Spark Art Night held at Awaji Island SAKIA with great success

Spark Art Night Held to Great Success at SAKIA, Awaji Island ​
First Innovation Press Release: October 14, 2025 Spark Art Night held with great success at Awaji Island SAKIA More than 1,800 visitors attended, including the mayor of Awaji. Finale event brings smiles with the distribution of additional glowing balloons
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Spark Art Night held at SAKIA, Awaji Island, to great success First Innovation, an IT company based in Chuo Ward, Tokyo (Headquarters: 52F, DEUX TOURS EAST Tower, 3-13-1 Harumi, Chuo Ward, Tokyo; President and CEO: Yushi Kinone; hereinafter referred to as First Innovation), is pleased to announce that it will be hosting a special nighttime event, “Spark Art,” held on Sunday, September 21, 2025, as the finale of the “Tile Music Festival,” the final day of the experiential art event “Sakia Art Days,” hosted by BALNIBARBI Inc. (Headquarters: 1-14-26 Minamihorie, Nishi Ward, Osaka City; Chairman and CEO: Hirohisa Sato; President and CEO: Bungo Ando). We are pleased to announce that “Spark Art Night” was a huge success, attracting over 1,800 visitors. The Mayor of Awaji City also visited the event and handed out the first glowing balloons to visiting families, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere that brought the local community and visitors together. As the culmination of Sakia Art Days “Sakia Art Days” was an experiential art event held at the Sakia complex (formerly Ozaki Elementary School) on Awaji Island from Saturday, August 9th to Sunday, September 21st, 2025. During the event, a variety of programs were held, including art exhibitions, live music, weekend workshops, local gourmet food stalls, and a photo contest, promoting the charm and culture of the region. Many visitors gathered for the “Kawara Music Festival,” which concluded the final day of the festival. After a lively day of music and interaction, the stage shifted to “Spark Art Night” as the sun set, bringing the day that continued from day to night to a moving finale. About Sakia Art Days ​ A fantastical night enveloped in light and sound “Spark Art Night” is a large-scale illumination event that combines glowing balloons, soap bubbles, smoke, and a dynamic light show. The event took place in the school building and grounds of the former Ozaki Elementary School, and all participants held up glowing fans, transforming the entire venue into a single work of art.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/98210/389/98210-389-e85778ebc848804032727db9ea29583e-1344×768.jpg Spark Art Night Scene More than 1,800 visitors participated, with families and children cheering at the light displays. Hashtags like “#sakiaart” and “#SparkArtNight” were used in large numbers on social media, with people sharing photos of their “one-night-only, moving experience.”
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/98210/389/98210-389-af8fed337602afe7dfb77bb28b7d2138-1080×865.jpg Greetings from the Mayor of Awaji City The Mayor of Awaji City himself took the stage to distribute the event’s signature “glowing balloons.” He handed the first balloon to a family in attendance, and the entire venue was filled with applause and warmth. This moment was symbolic of the community and its citizens coming together to share hope for the future. First Innovation co-created and sponsored “SparkArtNight” as part of the “Connecting with Others Project.” The children’s smiles filled the venue, illuminating the future of the region. Respect for Balnibarbi and the decision to co-create Sponsoring this year’s “Spark Art Night” was a special decision for First Innovation. The impetus for this decision came from our admiration for Hirohisa Sato, Chairman of Barnibarbi Co., Ltd., who continues to engage in community-based activities with an eye toward the future of Awaji Island. Barnibarbi has connected cities and regions through its cafes and restaurants, proposing new lifestyles. In particular, on Awaji Island, the company is actively promoting local projects, including the revitalization of SAKIA (formerly Ozaki Elementary School), and is attracting attention as a “model case for regional revitalization” that combines food and culture. First Innovation CEO Yushi Kinone deeply sympathized with Chairman Sato’s approach and decided to participate in the “Spark Art Night,” the finale of this year’s “Sakia Art Days,” as a co-creator and sponsor. “I was deeply impressed by his attitude of continuing to take on challenges for the sake of the community. Like Chairman Sato, we want to be a presence that moves forward together with the community.” These words from Kinone embody his company’s philosophy and his passionate desire for regional revitalization. Added a large number of glowing balloons and toys to bring smiles to children’s faces
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/98210/389/98210-389-1a8040add2d0862fe2b37395372dc7a6-1344×768.jpg Scenes from Spark Art Night For this event, 1,000 glow-in-the-dark balloons and 100 glow-in-the-dark toys were prepared in advance for those who pre-ordered. However, to accommodate the much
larger-than-expected number of visitors, we quickly added 1,000 balloons and 100 toys on the day of the event. However, to ensure that the children still had plenty to enjoy, we ultimately distributed an additional 60. Thanks to this flexible response, children were constantly smiling at the venue, and families commented, “My kids were so happy,” and “I definitely want to come again next year.” Yushi Kinone, representative of First Innovation, said, “We’re really glad we took the extra steps to bring smiles to the children’s faces. We were really encouraged by the reactions of the visitors. We definitely want to hold this event again.” Stakeholder comments Yushi Kinone, President and CEO, First Innovation Co., Ltd. “We are truly pleased that over 1,800 people attended, filling the night of Awaji Island with light and smiles. The fact that the mayor also attended is a testament to the trust and expectations of the local community, and we will continue to accelerate our efforts to revitalize the region.” Representative, LinksEntertainment LLC Takashi Kajikawa “I’m grateful to have been able to create such an inspiring moment with the audience through producing SPARK LIGHT LINK. I hope to spread this enthusiasm from Awaji Island to the whole country.” Masa, Representative, ASDA General Incorporated Association “I’m honored to have been able to support this evening, where light, sound, and human warmth come together. I hope it was a memorable experience for all who attended.” Prospects for the future The success of this year’s “Spark Art Night” once again demonstrated the power of local culture and connections between people. First Innovation will continue to collaborate with local communities across the country, including Awaji Island, to create “experiences that connect people through light and sound.” By continuing to work closely with the local community and illuminating the future, we hope to build a new model for regional revitalization that unites visitors, local residents, and local government. And above all, we will move forward to our next challenge with the desire to “do this again for the sake of children’s smiles.” Information about our next event BALNIBARBI Inc. will be holding the following event at SAKIA on Awaji Island as a regional co-creation event following “SAKIA Art Days.” Saturday, October 25th: “Showa Night” Men and women of all ages from Awaji Island will dance again at the former Ozaki Elementary School! Along with Osaki Shokudo’s special dinner menu, we’ll be hosting a one-night-only dance party featuring a Showa-era hit medley by DJ SATO HIROHISA. Bodycon dresses, shoulder-padded suits, and Showa-era retro fashion are all welcome. We’ll be bringing you a “dance-filled night” that can be enjoyed by people of all ages, with classic Showa-era tunes playing. About the 4th Awaji Showa Night ​ ・Sunday, October 26th: “Sakia Festival” A huge gathering of Awaji Island’s delicious foods! Popular local food trucks and gourmet restaurants line the streets, along with a general goods store, a market, and a festival corner for the whole family to enjoy. In addition, there will be a raffle with fantastic prizes, and the traditional “free Awaji Onion Soup (unlimited refills!).” “Bearing neither wind nor rain,” enjoy a day filled with smiles and warmth from the local community. About the 7th Sakia Festival ​ Enjoy a special time where smiles gather once again on Awaji Island in autumn. We look forward to seeing you there. Company profile Balnibarbi Co., Ltd.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/98210/389/98210-389-248f5ce27634b0acf00499b5e69cadc1-2328×431.jpg BALNIBARBIE Inc. Address: Nakazawa Karaki Building 6F, 1-14-26 Minamihorie, Nishi-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture Representatives: Chairman and CEO Hirohisa Sato, President and CEO Bungo Ando Business: Restaurant management and production, regional revitalization projects, complex facility management, event planning and management Official URL: https://www.balnibarbi.com/ First Innovation Inc.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/98210/389/98210-389-3122dab8bca0ff863067352fd3909907-1381×509.jpg First Innovation Inc. Address: 52F DEUX TOURS EAST Tower, 3-13-1 Harumi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Representative: President and CEO Yushi Kinone Business Activities: Creative, Promotion, Marketing, Solutions, Regional Revitalization Official URL: https://www.f-innovations.co.jp/ For more information about this release