[Saitama Prefecture] 'SDGs Fair @ Cocoon City 2026' Announcement
Saitama Prefecture and Cocoon City will host the 'SDGs Fair @ Cocoon City 2026' from June 5th to 14th, in line with Environment Month. The event features SDG-related workshops, a clothing collection campaign, and the 'Saitama Uchimizu Operation 2026' to combat the heat island effect.
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The event includes SDG workshops hosted by companies—such as creating goods using waste plastic—exhibition booths for learning about SDGs through experience, and a clothing collection campaign.
Furthermore, the 'Saitama Uchimizu Operation 2026' will be held simultaneously to practice global warming and heat island countermeasures through 'Uchimizu' (sprinkling water). Participants will perform this traditional method of cooling summer days together to lower surface temperatures.
■ 'SDGs Fair @ Cocoon City 2026' Overview
(1) Period: Friday, June 5 – Sunday, June 14, 2026
Location: Cocoon City (4-263-1 Kishiki-cho, Omiya-ku, Saitama City)
(2) Contents
- Exhibition booths to experience and learn about SDGs (June 5–14)
- SDG workshops by members of the Circular Economy Promotion Subcommittee (June 6–14)
- Clothing collection campaign (June 12–14, 10:00–13:00)
*Those bringing 5 or more pieces of unwanted clothing and answering a survey will receive a 500-yen shopping voucher, limited to the first 300 people each day.
■ 'Saitama Uchimizu Operation 2026' Overview
Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026 *Postponed to June 7 if it rains
Location: Cocoon 2, Cocoon Hiroba
Uchimizu Time: From 14:00 (approx. 30 minutes)
FAQ
When and where will the 'SDGs Fair @ Cocoon City 2026' be held?
It will be held from June 5 (Friday) to June 14 (Sunday) at Cocoon City in Omiya Ward, Saitama City.
What is the content of the clothing collection campaign?
It will be held from June 12 to 14. If you bring five or more unwanted clothing items and complete a survey, the first 300 participants each day will receive a 500 yen shopping voucher.
What are the details of the 'Saitama Watering Operation 2026'?
It will be held at Cocoon Plaza on June 6 (Saturday) at 2 PM (postponed to June 7 in case of rain). Participants will water the ground simultaneously to measure the effect of lowering the ground temperature.
What is the content of the SDGs workshops?
From June 6 to 14, hands-on workshops related to SDGs will be held, including making goods from recycled plastics.
What is the purpose of this event?
The event aims to promote environmental conservation and heat island countermeasures by providing fun and educational experiences related to SDGs during the environmental month of June.