[TOKYO LIGHTS Executive Committee Public Relations Office] “TOKYO LIGHTS 2024” came to a spectacular end and ended with great success! Captivating performances such as a projection mapping exhibition and a drone show captivated the audience.
TOKYO LIGHTS Executive Committee Public Relations Office Press release: November 10, 2024 “TOKYO LIGHTS 2024” came to a spectacular close and ended with great success! Captivating performances such as a projection mapping exhibition and a drone show captivated the audience. Thank you very much for your continued support. The light festival “TOKYO LIGHTS 2024 -Autumn Party-” was held at Meiji Jingu Gaien from November 7th (Thursday) to 10th (Sunday), and attracted many visitors as the festival of lights that colored the night sky of Tokyo. The event attracted a lot of attention and received a response that exceeded expectations. The fantastic space created by the spectacular projection mapping images and music provided unforgettable memories for all participants. Autumn Party will offer a variety of content, including a live performance by Ryubi Miyase, who is active as an actor and artist, a special collaboration drone show, a special projection mapping exhibition, and a talk show with official ambassador “Nijisanji”‘s “Sore Ayame or Moriwaka”. did. Furthermore, the seasonal food and drinks introduced as a new experiment were well received, and customers enjoyed the long autumn nights both visually and tastefully. In addition, many people from Japan and abroad visited the event, and it was an opportunity to show off the new charms of Tokyo.
“projection mapping area” where works by the world’s top video creators will be screened, and five immersive live entertainment venues. It was developed mainly around the “Entertainment Area”. “International Projection Mapping Competition” where the world’s top video creators compete, “STAR MEMORIES”, an impressive low-flying drone light show with about 300 drones and performers, “FreFlow(R)” wirelessly controlled penlight “GALAXY SYMPHONY,” a gigantic colosseum with about 10,000 lights that change one after another, and “ETERNITY MIRROR MONOLITH,” a 7m-tall gigantic mirror and LED vision that reflects the future, are a fusion of light art and cutting-edge technology. provided an experience. Many more visitors than expected were captivated by this innovative art of light. Projection Mapping Special Exhibition – Highlights of all award-winning and invited works over the past four years – “1minute Projection Mapping Competition” is one of the world’s largest international projection mapping
competitions that originated in Japan and has a long history since 2012. All award-winning works, including the 2021-2024 Grand Prix, held at the Meiji Jingu Gai Shotoku Memorial Picture Gallery, as well as works invited by world-renowned creators, were screened all at once. Premium table seats and kitchen cars were introduced for the November event, allowing the audience to enjoy the show in their own way, including those enjoying food and drinks and those immersed in the work. Continuing from September, the show opened with the narration of the official ambassadors, “Sore Ayame or Moriwaka”, and the opening show of “Nijisanji”, to which they belong, began. The radio-controlled next-generation penlight “FreFlow (R)”, which is a bonus for purchasing paid seats in November, enchanted the people at the venue with its magnificent light that engulfed the entire audience seat in conjunction with the music and projection mapping. Next, we screened 3D anaglyph projection mapping by FLIGHTGRAF, the second winner of the competition and a top creator currently active in Japan and abroad. By wearing 3D anaglyph glasses, many spectators were overwhelmed by the more three-dimensional and immersive projection mapping experience. The main projection mapping special exhibition uses a variety of expression methods, such as international and unique images, advanced CG and AI technology, under the themes of “HOPE,” “LIFE,” “LINK,” and “MIRROR.” Some of the world’s best works were brought together in one place. These works, which were created under the influence of global circumstances such as the pandemic and technological innovation, each had a different color and unique message, giving viewers a strong impression of the changing times and the evolution of creativity. Michiyuki Ishita, general producer of the event, said, “Looking back at the works from the past four years, I was struck by the trends of the recent times and the variety of thoughts packed into each work. “Due to the nature of projection mapping, there are very few opportunities to revisit past works, so this was an extremely valuable project that was sure to please many people.” In addition, a female fan who has been watching this international competition for many years said, “It’s not just a matter of pure beauty, but I’m deeply moved by the fact that there are works that convey the feelings of people living in that country.You can feel the overflowing feelings in a short amount of time.” It was such a wonderful event.I hope to see you again next year!”, he said as he left the venue.
“Entertainment area of light” where you can travel through the world of light Under the general direction of Ohito Junma, a director who has worked on numerous large-scale events both domestically and internationally, Japan’s leading creators gathered in Tokyo to create a magnificent world of light filled with an extraordinary feeling. Upon entering the venue, you will be greeted by the “LIGHTWAVE PORTAL”, which connects the real world and the world of light with an arch. This gate, approximately 25m long, symbolizes the beginning of a journey interwoven with light and sound. Visitors were filled with anticipation for the entrance to the world of light that was about to begin. Once you pass the gate, you will see a huge colosseum approximately 50m in diameter. In this space decorated withapproximately 10,000 radio-controlled next-generation penlights “FreFlow (R)”, there will be a popular J-POP medley and a medley of songs by official ambassador “Nijisanji”. The numerous twinkling lights that look like stars captivate the audience. The venue was very lively with people dancing and taking videos. As you exit the Coliseum, you will see the towering “ETERNITY MIRROR MONOLITH” created with a gigantic mirror approximately 7m tall and LED vision. This mirror that reflects the future is especially popular with children because of its reflective images and dynamic images created with the themes of space, nature, and the future using AI (artificial intelligence). I saw many families with children standing there, fascinated. As time passes, a fantastical piano performance begins with the monolith in the background, and approximately 300 low-flying drones soar into the Tokyo night sky. It is the opening of the new era light show “STAR MEMORIES”. Some audience members were moved to tears by the story, which was about the birth of stars in the night sky, the beginning of life, and the light of hope that continues into the future. At the end of your journey, the resting and eating area “AURORA GARDEN”, with its mysterious scenery of shimmering lights, awaits you. The area was buzzing with friends and families enjoying fall flavors and seasonal menu items while a DJ played music. Image
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“Someday Iris or Moriwaka” Special Talk Event The finale of TOKYO LIGHTS 2024 will be “Irishoka Moriwaka” from “Nijisanji”, who has been active as an official ambassador since September. At this talk event, Riko Shiga, Nana Tamanoi, and Momone Kozue appeared from the group. The first topic was about the special opening show of “Nijisanji”, which was screened in September and received positive reviews, and about his appointment as the official ambassador, which was his first major role after his debut in June. Each member expressed their impressions. Next, a corner was set up to answer questions from fans solicited in advance on X. The first question was, “I’d like to hear if you have any autumn memories you’d like to make with Ayakaki, or any favorite autumn spots you’d like to take everyone to.” They gave answers such as “I want to drink alcohol with everyone” and “I want to have a sports festival” that convey how close they are. The next question was, “Autumn of 〇〇 is often referred to as “Autumn of 〇〇, such as autumn of appetite / autumn of reading, etc., but please tell us about “Autumn of 〇〇 as you think of it.” When Tamanoi answered, “Autumn of Art,” the members showed off their portraits, which caused a great deal of excitement among the fans who had gathered. The final question was, “It’s suddenly gotten colder lately, so if you were to have a hotpot party, what kind of hotpot would you have?If you have any recommendations for ingredients that are unique to autumn, please let us know.” We got to see the members’ everyday sides as they interacted with food, which is one of the concepts of this event, such as mizutaki, kimchi hotpot, and curry hotpot. The event moved on to the finale, where each member expressed their nervousness and gratitude for their first major role. The special opening show can also be viewed on the YouTube archive from September, so be sure to check it out if you missed it.
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(C)ANYCOLOR, Inc. Official ambassador “Nijisanji” profile A unit consisting of four VTubers from Nijisanji who debuted in June of this year: Riko Shiga, Nana Tamanoi, Kisara, Momone Kozue, and Runrun. Commonly known as Ayakaki.
Riko Shiga (KV right) ● Nana Tamanoi (KV left) ● Kisara (KV middle left) ● Kozue Momone (KV middle right) ● Runrun (KV center) (C) ANYCOLOR, Inc. ■Name: TOKYO LIGHTS 2024 -Autumn Party- ■Venue: Meiji Jingu Gaien Shotoku Memorial Picture Gallery and Meiji Jingu Gaien Softball Stadium (1-1 Kasumigaoka-cho, Shinjuku-ku) ■Date and time: Thursday, November 7th – Sunday, November 10th, 2024 Opens at 17:00 / Closes at 21:00 *Early opening for dining area only 16:00~ *Mapping area is 17:30-20:30 ■Sponsor: TOKYO LIGHTS 2024 Executive Committee ■Co-host: Tokyo ■Sponsored by: Shinjuku Ward ■Planning cooperation: Projection Mapping Association ■Planning/Production/Management: Sony Music Solutions Co., Ltd. ■Light Entertainment Area Opening Show Director: Junma Ohito ■1minute Projection Mapping Competition General Producer: Michiyuki Ishita ■Official website: https://tokyolights.jp ■SNS: X (formerly Twitter)/Instagram/Facebook/YouTube ■Official hashtag: #tokyolights #1minutePM ■TOKYO LIGHTS 2024 Sponsor: Drone Show Japan Co., Ltd., BFC Co., Ltd., BREWDOG