Event Report “Black Laboratory” 1st Anniversary Party

【Event Report】”Black Laboratory” 1st Anniversary Party ​
Tokyo Soir Co., Ltd. Press Release: October 2, 2025 [Event Report] “Black Laboratory” 1st Anniversary Party September 6th, Black Day, Exploring the Allure of “Black” from Various Perspectives
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The “Black Laboratory,” founded by Tokyo Soir Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Junichi Koizumi), held a party to celebrate its first anniversary on Saturday, September 6, 2025, “Black Day.” The Black Laboratory is the only organization in Japan dedicated to research and disseminating culture on the theme of “black.” This project explores black from various angles, including physics, psychology, color science, and philosophy, and aims to share the mysteries of black. Approximately 100 visitors attended the event, and the following content was offered: ・An improvisation inspired by the color “black” by pianist Mamiko Hirai ・Visitor-participatory exhibit: “What comes to mind when you hear the word black?” ・Speeches by Kazuyuki Natori (Chairman of the Japan Color Research Institute), Toru Arakawa (Kyoto Montsuki), Teppei Kiyoto (Ansoken), and others ・SomethingBlackAward Award Ceremony ・DJ performance by music producer and DJ Shinichi Osawa View details ​ In response to the question, “What comes to mind when you hear the word black?”, a participatory exhibit was prepared in which visitors were invited to write freely on Post-it notes and stick them on panels.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/48586/74/48586-74-786773eedf47d6a5072e08979a035c1f-1400×2100.png The opening performance was an improvisation by pianist Mamiko Hirai. The entire venue was enveloped in a live performance that seemed to control the color “black.”
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/48586/74/48586-74-c54965bc42efd0fad29f824e01b0c781-1108×1477.jpg Food and drinks are all black.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/48586/74/48586-74-4eb5f69cb051732c08fbf85a79ef6c3d-1040×1500.jpg The tables and floral arrangements were all black. The researchers were dressed in black, and the guests were also wearing black fashion. The venue was completely black, as far as the eye could see. Kazuyuki Natori, president of the Japan Color Research Institute, introduces the picture book “King Black,” which teaches us that the rich world of color can be experienced through taste, sound, touch, and scent, even without seeing it with our eyes.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/48586/74/48586-74-14bdca90416c173c27878ae41f6f3b40-3900×3900.png This apple model is painted with Ansoken’s “Kuroi Musou” (Black Unrivaled), the world’s blackest paint. Since it doesn’t reflect light, it has zero three-dimensionality.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/48586/74/48586-74-035b4853f1559370eb6cdb95201deaa1-2100×1400.png On the day, three attendees wearing beautiful black outfits were presented with a special SomethingBlack Award, which will be distributed to our institute and its researchers.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/48586/74/48586-74-e7f00f0c2b7deec4866a89594c104876-1200×1800.png The party concluded with a guest appearance by musician Shinichi Osawa, who will be joining us in a new column starting in October. The guests were captivated by music selected around the theme of “black.” Participants commented, “The questions surrounding black were interesting,” and “The cross-disciplinary perspective was refreshing.” The “Black Research Lab” will continue to explore the cultural and social value of “black” and foster creativity and diversity. We invite you to join us in research that will expand the possibilities of black, transcending the boundaries of companies and organizations. URL:https://iok.site/
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