Projection mapping displayed on the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building No 1. (Taken on February 26, 2024, from the Shinjuku Sumitomo Building side.)
TOKYO Night & Light projection mapping has been illuminating the eastern facade of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building every night since February 25. Hereafter it will be a year-round attraction, and admission is free.
Guinness World Record Certified
The projection mapping event spans approximately 14,000 square meters across floors four through 32 of the building's exterior. It has a height of 127 meters and a width of 110 meters. With those dimensions, Guinness World Records recognized it as the largest permanent display artwork on a building facade.
Upon receiving the certification, Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike shared the metropolis's aspirations, stating: "This magnificent art transforms the Metropolitan Government Building into a canvas. I hope to establish this event as a new iconic landmark in Tokyo."
Moreover, the projection mapping was produced by top creators not only from Japan but also from around the world. It now graces the Tokyo evenings daily except in inclement weather. Find it on from 7 PM to 9 PM, with showings every 30 minutes (schedule in effect until the end of April).
Up close, spectators can enjoy the display from the Citizen's Plaza in front of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building. It can also be seen from a distance, including from streets and plazas in the direction of Shinjuku Station. The content of the display varies between weekdays and on weekends and holidays.
Environmentally Friendly Light Show
This event's projection mapping system is powered by technology from a Panasonic Group company. It achieves spatial presentation through cloud-controlled automation, reducing the need for manual labor. Notably, its primary power source is solar-generated electricity.
Tokyo marked its 80th anniversary in 2023. In 1943, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government was established, merging the Tokyo Prefecture and city governments into the Tokyo Metropolis.
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Author: Hidemitsu Kaito
