[Currently on display] Visitors to the “Animated Yokai Exhibition NAGOYA” have finally surpassed 100,000! The world’s first immersive digital art museum brings to life yokai art painted during the Edo and Meiji periods. The 100,000th visitor will receive a commemorative gift.
HITOHATA, INC. Press release: September 12, 2025 [Currently on display] Visitors to the “Animated Yokai Exhibition NAGOYA” have finally surpassed 100,000! This is the world’s first immersive digital art museum, where yokai art painted during the Edo and Meiji periods come to life. A commemorative gift will be presented to the 100,000th visitor. The exhibition is currently being held at the Kanayama Minami Building Museum of Art (formerly the Nagoya Museum of Fine Arts, Boston) (Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture) until Tuesday, September 23, 2025 (national holiday). This innovative art and entertainment exhibition allows adults and children alike to enjoy, learn, and experience yokai culture. “Animation of Yokai Exhibition NAGOYA ~Imagination of Yokai~” is a project produced by Ikki Co., Ltd. (CEO: Takeaki Higashiyama). The number of visitors to the exhibition “Japan ~” (currently being held at the Kanayama Minami Building Museum of Art (formerly the Nagoya Museum of Fine Arts, Boston) in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture from Saturday, July 19, 2025 to Tuesday, September 23, 2025 (national holiday)) exceeded 100,000, and a commemorative ceremony was held. (Organized by the Animated Yokai Exhibition Nagoya Executive Committee) The 100,000th visitor was a couple traveling to Nagoya from the Kanto region. They received commemorative gifts, including the Animated Yokai Exhibition official program (official catalog), original printed cookies, a yokai plush toy, and a tote bag. The two visitors shared their impressions, saying, “It was dynamic and I felt like the yokai were really there,” and “The 3D visual space had images projected onto the floor, which created an incredible sense of immersion.” “Yokai Come to Life Exhibition NAGOYA ~Imagination of Japan~” is the world’s first immersive digital art museum, where visitors can immerse themselves in Japan’s proud yokai art, such as “Yaparade Scrolls of One Hundred Demons,” “One Hundred Tales,” “Oni,” “Tengu,” “Kappa,” and “Tsukumogami” (fox spirits), depicted by various artists from the Edo and Meiji periods, using cutting-edge video technology and 3D sculpture. Japanese monsters, born from the rich imagination of ancient Japanese myths and legends, are beloved by people around the world across the ages. Their humorous appearances, depicted in yokai paintings and caricatures, are brought to life dynamically using cutting-edge digital technology, including 3DCG, projection mapping, and holographic screens, while the world of yokai is brought to life through three-dimensional modeling. In addition, with the cooperation of Nishio City Iwase Bunko, Japan’s first antiquarian book museum, and the Shodoshima Yokai Art Museum, we will provide explanations of yokai culture, yokai paintings, caricatures, and yokai art, as well as unravel the culture and history of yokai that are connected to modern pop culture. This summer, get lost in the fascinating world of “YOKAI” and enjoy this new and exciting art and entertainment exhibition where adults and children alike can “enjoy, learn, and experience” yokai culture. [Animated Yokai Exhibition Official Website] https://www.yokaiimmersive.com/
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/46440/370/46440-370-fd53bdb5339b53009e8502cfe966fa5b-3900×2600.jpg The 100,000th visitor was a couple traveling from the Kanto region to Nagoya.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/46440/370/46440-370-967bd8a41113153be2ca3c8f51d5afa9-1920×1920.jpg Moving Yokai Exhibition NAGOYA • Animated Yokai Exhibition NAGOYA – Event Overview [Name] Moving monster exhibition NAGOYA ~Imagination of Japan~ [Date and time] July 19, 2025 (Saturday) to September 23, 2025 (Tuesday/holiday) 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM (last entrance 7:30 PM) *No closing days during the period. [Venue] Kanayama Minami Building Museum of Art (formerly Nagoya Museum of Fine Arts) (1-1-1
Kanayama-cho, Naka-ku, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture) [Contents] This is the world’s first immersive digital art museum, where you can immerse yourself in Japan’s legendary yokai art, such as “Hyakki Yagyo Emaki” (Night Parade of One Hundred Demons), “Hyaku Monogatari” (One Hundred Tales), “Oni” (Demons), “Tengu” (Tengu), “Kappa” (Kappa), and “Tsukumogami” (Fox Spirits), depicted by various artists from the Edo and Meiji periods, using cutting-edge video technology and 3D sculptures. Japanese monsters, born from the rich imagination of ancient Japanese myths and legends, are beloved by people around the world across the ages. Their humorous appearances, depicted in yokai paintings and caricatures, are brought to life dynamically using cutting-edge digital technology, including 3DCG, projection mapping, and holographic screens, while the world of yokai is brought to life through three-dimensional modeling. In addition, with the cooperation of Nishio City Iwase Bunko, Japan’s first antiquarian book museum, and the Shodoshima Yokai Art Museum, we will provide explanations of yokai culture, yokai paintings, caricatures, and yokai art, as well as unravel the culture and history of yokai that are connected to modern pop culture. [Ticket] Same-day ticket Adult 2,200 yen Student (high school/university/specialty) 1,500 yen Children 700 yen Senior (over 65 years old) 1,900 yen *Children’s prices apply to children aged 4 and over up to junior high school age. *Children aged 3 and under are admitted free of charge. (No ticket required) *Re-entry is not permitted. *Preschool children are not permitted to watch alone. *Tickets cannot be refunded or changed for personal reasons after purchase. *Depending on the venue’s congestion, you may have to wait before entering. *You may be asked to present your student ID or proof of age at the venue on the day of the event. Same-day ticket Adults (high school students and above) 1,000 yen Children 400 yen *Available to those with a Physical Disability Certificate, Love Certificate, Rehabilitation Certificate, Mental Disability Health and Welfare Certificate, or Atomic Bomb Survivor Health Certificate, along with one accompanying person (Mirairo ID can also be used). *Children’s rates apply to those aged 4 and over and up to junior high school age. *Children aged 3 and under are admitted free of charge. (Ticket not required) Discount available to: Guests who come wearing traditional Japanese clothing such as kimono or yukata. *The discount applies only to the guest. Discount amount: ¥100 off the same-day ticket price *Cannot be used in conjunction with other special offers or discounts Implementation period: July 19, 2025 (Saturday) to September 23, 2025 (Tuesday/holiday) *Full period How to use: Purchase a discounted ticket on the day from the ticket machine at the venue (cash only). *Advance tickets are not eligible for the discount. [Where to buy tickets] Asoview! Eplus Ticket Pia Lawson Ticket Let’s go Boo-Woo ticket KKDAY CentX *System usage fees may apply. Seven-Eleven Store Multi-Copy Machine (P-Code: 995-508) Loppi machines in Lawson and Ministop stores (L-code: 41421) Multi-copy machines in FamilyMart stores Chunichi Shimbun sales outlets *Ticket issuance fees may apply. Ticket machine at the venue (same-day tickets only) *Tickets can also be purchased at the venue on the day. *Cash only. [Organizer] Moving Yokai Exhibition NAGOYA Executive Committee (Aichi Television, Ikki, Jiji Press) [Co-organizer] Chunichi Shimbun, Nihon Keizai Shimbun [Sponsor] Aichi Prefecture, Nagoya City, Nagoya City Board of Education, FM AICHI, ZIP-FM [Special Cooperation] Nishio City Iwase Bunko, Yokai Art Museum (Shodoshima) [Cooperation] Yamaha, Chara Innovate [Planning and Production] Ikki, TV Aichi 【Animated Yokai Exhibition Official Website】 https://www.yokaiimmersive.com/ [Yokai Comes to Life Exhibition Official Instagram] ＠yokaiimmersive #YokaiComesToLife Exhibition #yokaiimmersive 【Inquiries】 Moving Yokai Exhibition NAGOYA Executive Committee Secretariat (Aichi Television Business Division) TEL: 052-229-6030 (Weekdays 10:00-17:00) • Moving monster exhibition NAGOYA Concept Movie
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/46440/370/46440-370-185cdd4dc555f39d125811c35a0b5dc5-1007×858.jpg ICHIKI ICHIKI is a digital creative company that provides digital content that combines art and technology. Since its founding in 2019, ICHIKI has been based in Nagoya, Tokyo, Osaka, and Milan, and has produced and directed over 80 events and projects, including projection mapping and immersive art museums, both in Japan and overseas. We continue to take on the digital transformation of cultural tourism by leveraging cutting-edge digital technology, regional cultural tourism resources, and traditional Japanese culture. We offer cutting-edge projection mapping and immersive art museums, including the “National Treasure Matsumoto Castle Tower Projection Mapping,” the “Moving Ukiyo-e Exhibition,” and the “Macau Science Center Projection Mapping.” We also offer immersive shows that combine traditional performing arts like Noh, Kabuki, and Japanese dance with holographic screens and projected video. We also offer digital installations and immersive dinners that combine flower arranging and Japanese cuisine with interactive experiences in traditional architecture like old houses and traditional Japanese restaurants. We also offer 3D CG animations featuring dynamically moving folding screens and nishiki-e prints, and virtual
reality/argumentative/metaverse experiences that recreate cultural assets in virtual space. [Company name] HITOHATA, INC. (English notation) [Representative Director] Takeaki Higashiyama [Established] July 1, 2019 [Capital] 59.71 million yen [Location] (Nagoya Head Office)※Head office Nagono Campus 3F 3-2, 2-14-1 Nagono, Nishi-ku, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture 451-0042 (Tokyo Office) 1-2-3 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0043 Shibuya Fukuras 17F (Osaka Office) 1F Breeze Tower, 2-4-9 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka, Osaka 530-0001 (Milano Office) (HITOHATA MILANO S.R.L.) Via Vigevano, 18, 20144 Milano MI, ITALY 【事業内容】 Digital content business (projection mapping, immersive art museum, immersive show, laser mapping, digital installation, digital illumination, immersive dinner, 3DCG animation,
VR/AR/Metaverse) Digital communication business (promotional movies, digital marketing, campaigns, branding, public relations) 【ウェブサイト】 https://www.hitohata.jp/ 【YouTube】
https://www.youtube.com/c/HITOHATAINC/