Spark Art Night, a large-scale art event that will light up the evenings at SAKIA, Awaji Island, will be held on September 21st
First Innovation Press Release: September 3, 2025 “Spark Art Night,” a large-scale art event lighting up the evenings at SAKIA, Awaji Island, will be held on September 21st. Glowing balloons, soap bubbles, light shows, and local cuisine. An evening festival for 1,000 people that parents and children can enjoy together – we fully support this one-night-only fantasy space.
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approximately 1,000 visitors will share this “one-night-only experience.” This event combines First Innovation’s integrated promotion support service “BOOST∞ (Boost Infinity)” with “SPARK LIGHT LINK,” a community co-creation entertainment project run by group company LinksEntertainment LLC (Representative: Takashi Kajikawa). With the cooperation of ASDA General Incorporated Association (Representative: MASA), a magical evening of light and sound will be created. Sakia Art Days and Finale Event “SAKIA Art Days” is an experiential art event held from Saturday, August 9, 2025, to Sunday, September 21, 2025, at the SAKIA (formerly Ozaki Elementary School) complex on Awaji Island. This “regional revitalization project” allows visitors to experience the local culture and charm through a variety of activities, including art exhibitions, music, weekend workshops (watercolor painting, fan-making, natural material art, etc.), a photo contest (posts tagged with #SAKIAArt), and local gourmet food stalls. On the final day, September 21st, the “Kawara Music Festival in SAKIA” will be held during the day, bringing the venue to a buzz with music performances, workshops, and local cuisine. And as the sun sets, the special evening event, “Spark Art Night,” continues the excitement. Immersed in light and sound, the fantastical illuminations will illuminate the climax of the day, which continues from day to night. Sharing this “one-night-only special experience” will mark the finale of “Sakia Art Days.” [For more information on Sakia Art Days & Kawara Music Festival, click here] https://sakia.jp/news/detail/?id=2621
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/98210/363/98210-363-5b16d80df97ff978d189f2be1deeae5b-1911×2700.jpg About “Spark Art Night” “Spark Art Night” is a large-scale
illumination event where the entire venue is enveloped in glowing balloons, soap bubbles, smoke, and a dynamic light show. With the former Ozaki Elementary School (SAKIA) building and schoolyard as a backdrop, an extraordinary space is created that stimulates the senses of both children and adults. The event is produced by Takashi Kajikawa (CEO of LinksEntertainment LLC), the mastermind behind “SPARK LIGHT LINK.” In addition, Masa, representative of the general incorporated association ASDA, will join the project to create an overwhelming experiential space that combines light, sound, and people. Date: Sunday, September 21, 2025 Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM (scheduled) Venue: SAKIA (Former Ozaki Elementary School / 1798-3 Ozaki, Awaji City, Hyogo Prefecture) Participation Fee: Free (Advance reservations recommended) Capacity: Approximately 1,000 people
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/98210/363/98210-363-cb455be84bd25ed1577a53d6ac942a47-2025×2700.jpg Scenes from “Spark Art Night mini” held on August 9th ■Production and Content Glowing Balloons and Soap Bubbles: In addition to the iconic production of balloons dancing in the night sky and fantastically illuminating the venue, there was also a participatory event where all attendees waved glowing fans to create one large piece of art. This light art production was fun for even small children. Smoke & Light Show: A three-dimensional, immersive light stage Photo Spot: A photo space with the school building and schoolyard as a backdrop, perfect for social media posts Secret Effects: Many special effects will be revealed on the day.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/98210/363/98210-363-ec3ec3b2d156b13b4e6a90b1803d74c1-1908×2700.jpg Spark Art Night Poster image ■Access Address: 1798-3 Ozaki, Awaji City, Hyogo Prefecture (Former Ozaki Elementary School) Parking: Free on-site (staff will assist you if full) Access: Approximately 15 minutes by car from Awaji IC ■How to Participate Pre-registration form: https://forms.gle/huTY5yoZxzPHYiWx8 ※You can participate without a reservation, but the number of items for participating in the performance (balloons, etc.) is limited. Thoughts of those involved First Innovation Co., Ltd., President and CEO, Yushi Kinone “We want to expand the smiles and enthusiasm of the visitors seen at Spark Art Night mini into even greater excitement. September 21st will be a night that brings the charm of Awaji Island’s nightlife to the entire nation.” Links Entertainment LLC, Representative, Takashi Kajikawa “SPARK LIGHT We’ll pour everything we’ve got into this project. Through on-site production, we’ll create a wonderful time where light and people intertwine. Together with our friends, we’ll put all our effort into creating an illumination event for 1,000 people, filling the night sky of Awaji Island with emotion. MASA, Representative, ASDA General Incorporated Association “We want this special night to be a memorable one for our visitors. We’ll do our utmost to support the moment when light, sound, and human warmth come together.” ■Company profile Balnibarbi Co., Ltd.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/98210/363/98210-363-797bb4131573cb900dcb665c761c6e8c-996×140.png BALNIBARBIE Inc. Head office location: 6F Nakazawa Karaki Building, 1-14-26 Minamihorie, Nishi-ku, Osaka Representative: Representative Director and Chairman Hirohisa Sato / Representative Director and President Bungo Ando Business Description: Restaurant management and production, regional revitalization projects, complex facility management, event planning and management Official Website:
https://www.balnibarbi.com/ First Innovation Inc.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/98210/363/98210-363-c77f0e0000c787745e9e552b22c89b8b-998×558.jpg First Innovation, Inc. Head office location: DEUX TOURS EAST Tower 52F, 3-13-1 Harumi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Representative: Yushi Kinone, Representative Director and President Business Activities: Production, Customer Acquisition, PR, Support, Regional Revitalization Official Website: https://www.f-innovations.co.jp/ Links Entertainment LLC
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/98210/363/98210-363-a5b1f95ceaf81f41f73ccedd6bafae43-1500×785.jpg LLC Links Entertainment Head office location: 3-7-6 Yakuin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, 3F Representative: Representative Takashi Kajikawa Business Description: Event planning and management, total production, and provision of the community co-creation entertainment “SPARK LIGHT LINK” Official Website:
https://linksentertainmentllc.com/