Akippa to Operate Official Parking for "Tokai Festival Fireworks Competition"

akippa Inc. (CEO: Genki Kanaya), which operates the parking marketplace "akippa (akippa)", has decided to manage official parking for the "57th Tokai Festival Fireworks Competition" to be held in Tokai City, Aichi Prefecture on August 8, 2026 (Sat). Reservations will begin on July 1 (Wed).

By offering paid, advance-reservation parking spaces around the venue for this event, we aim to create a secure environment for attendees and alleviate local traffic congestion on the day of the event.

Furthermore, parking revenue will be utilized as a new source of funding to support the sustainable operation of this historic festival.

Through its parking management services at events nationwide, akippa strives to support smooth transportation and contribute to solving local traffic issues.

"Tokai Festival Fireworks Competition" akippa Special Site ▼

https://www.akippa.com/event/tokai_hanabi

The "Tokai Festival Fireworks Competition" has been held annually since the year after Tokai City was founded, and is a representative event that has walked alongside the city's history. This major summer event features approximately 4,000 fireworks, including starmines and large ball shells, and can be enjoyed from anywhere in the surrounding area as it is held in the city center. Every year, many people from within and outside the city visit to see the fireworks reflected on the large pond and the powerful "Great Starmine" that marks the climax.

However, traffic restrictions are implemented every year, and congestion on surrounding roads has become a challenge. Temporary parking for the fireworks festival and nearby coin parking lots fill up quickly, leading to recommendations to use public transportation. This has resulted in circling vehicles searching for parking and congestion while waiting to enter parking lots.

To resolve these traffic problems, it has been decided that akippa will introduce official parking management on a "paid, advance reservation basis" starting this year.

By allowing advance reservation and payment for parking, attendees will not need to search for parking upon arrival, ensuring a smooth and stress-free access. This is expected to reduce congestion and crowding around the venue, promoting traffic dispersion throughout the area.

Additionally, by utilizing the new revenue generated from paid parking as operational funds for the event, we will secure financial resources and contribute to building a sustainable operational structure that preserves the historic local tradition for the future.

akippa will leverage its experience in official parking management, such as at the "Toyota Oiden Matsuri" (※) in Aichi Prefecture since 2024, to support the smooth operation of this festival.

As a "problem-solving company," we will continue to collaborate with municipalities and event organizers nationwide to address various parking issues. Through our advance reservation system for parking, we aim to facilitate connections for many people to meet in person.

※ Press release here ▼

Akippa's Official Parking Management Decided for the "58th Toyota Oiden Matsuri"

https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000601.000016205.html

【Parking】Heishu Junior High School Ground 【Parking】Seijo University Parking Lot

About Official Parking

Reservation Start Date/Time:

July 1, 2026 (Wed) 10:00 AM~

Available Date/Time:

August 8, 2026 (Sat) 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Eligible Parking:

Please check the akippa special site.

"Tokai Festival Fireworks Competition" akippa Special Site ▼

https://www.akippa.com/event/tokai_hanabi

※ Reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis.

※ A separate service fee will apply for reservations.

※ Parking is not eligible for akippa Value Plus.

How to Use

1. Register as an akippa member (free)

Membership registration with akippa is required for purchase.

If you have already registered as an akippa member, you can use your existing registration.

2. Reserve parking

Select your desired parking space from the special site below and complete the payment to purchase.

"Tokai Festival Fireworks Competition" akippa Special Site ▼

https://www.akippa.com/event/tokai_hanabi

3. Use the parking

Please cooperate by printing your parking ticket and displaying it on your dashboard.

57th Tokai Festival Fireworks Competition Event Overview

Name:

57th Tokai Festival Fireworks Competition

Date:

August 8, 2026 (Sat)

Venue:

Oike Park (Tokai City, Aichi Prefecture)

Organizers:

Tokai City Tourism Association, Tokai City, Tokai Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Official Website (Tokai City Tourism Association):

https://www.tokaikanko.com/news/news_ooikepark/%e7%ac%ac57%e5%9b%9e%e6%9d%b1%e6%b5%b7%e3%81%be%e3%81%a4%e3%82%8a%e8%8a%b1%e7%81%ab%e5%a4%a7%e4%bc%9a/

What is akippa (akippa)?

https://www.akippa.com/

A parking marketplace. It allows users to easily rent out unused parking spaces from monthly parking lots, private garages, vacant lots, and commercial facilities as hourly parking spaces via smartphone. Drivers can use the service by making advance reservations and payments through the web or app. Space listing and membership registration are free. The platform secures over 55,000 parking spaces nationwide (average active listings as of December 2025) that can be reserved, and is used for various purposes such as attending sports events, commuting, visiting family, and traveling. akippa has collaborated with over 50 municipalities and sports clubs to solve issues such as traffic congestion and parking shortages. Furthermore, by sharing parking spaces, it contributes to the utilization of idle assets and the reduction of exhaust gas emissions, thereby contributing to SDGs. The current cumulative membership is 5.4 million (as of the end of May 2026, excluding space owners).

akippa Inc.

Head Office: Park Tower 14F, 2-10-70 Nambanaka, Naniwa-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka

Tokyo Office: KANDA SQUARE WeWork, 2-2-1 Kanda Nishikicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

Representative: Genki Kanaya, President and CEO

Established: February 2, 2009

Capital: 2 billion yen (including capital reserve)

Business Activities: Operation of the parking marketplace "akippa"

HP: https://akippa.co.jp

【Contact for this Press Release】

akippa Inc. Public Relations (Contact: Morimura)

Tokyo Office: KANDA SQUARE WeWork, 2-2-1 Kanda Nishikicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0054

Osaka Office: Namba Park Tower 14F, 2-10-70 Nambanaka, Naniwa-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka 556-0011

Tel: 03-6450-6090

Email: pr@akippa.co.jp

URL: https://akippa.co.jp