TOKYO LIGHTS 2024
NEWS
Tokyo: Lighting
the Way to the Future
- EVENT PERIOD
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Thursday, November 7th –
Sunday, November 10th,2024 - Location
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Meiji Memorial Picture Gallery and
Rubber-ball Baseball Ground at Meijijingu Gaien - Time
- 17：00～21：00
What is TOKYO LIGHTS
-Autumn Party- ?
TOKYO LIGHTS is a festival of lights held at Meijijingu Gaien, sending a radiant message from Tokyo to the world
The “TOKYO LIGHTS” held in September will be scaled up for the Autumn Party. The event will feature a screening of award-winning works from the past four years of international projection mapping competitions, a special opening show featuring music by NijiSanji's “Izure Ayame Ka Kakitsubata”, “ChroNoiR”, and “ROF-MAO”, which was very popular last time, “a fantastic installation with synchronized light, music and images”, and “a performance show with approximately 300 drones and performers”. The event will also feature a special opening show with music by “ROF-MAO” and “ROF-MAO,” “a fantastic installation of synchronized light, music, and video,” and “a performance show with approximately 300 drones and performers,” offering an immersive experience of light that combines the latest technology and entertainment.
Another attraction of the Autumn Party is the gourmet food. A limited-edition menu featuring an abundance of autumnal delicacies, regional specialties, and traditional Japanese food stalls will offer a full lineup of dishes that will allow you to enjoy Japan's uniqueness and sense of the season. Enjoy to your heart's content the exquisite gourmet delicacies that can only be enjoyed now, with friends and family.
We hope to light the “light” of dreams and hopes in the hearts of people around the world.
We hope that we can light up the hearts of people all over the world with their wishes and prayers for the future.
Please experience the new “light” of Tokyo, colored by inspiration.
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AMBASSADOR
Izure Ayame Ka Kakitsubata
A unit consisting of four members and one pet from Nijisanji VTubers: Shiga Riko, Tamanoi Nana, Kisara, Kozue Mone, and Lunlun. Known collectively as "Ayakaki", they spend their days leisurely in the beautiful town of Ranfu. It's a very wonderful city, so please come and visit them!
Talk appearance (11/10):
Riko Shiga (right image),
Nana Tamanoi (left image),
Mone Kozue (center right image)
NAVIGATOR
Hikaru Takahashi
Born on September 22, 2001, in Shiga Prefecture. In 2014, she won the Grand Prix at the 14th All-Japan National Beauty Contest. She made her acting debut in 2016 with the movie A Living Promise (Jinsei no Yakusoku). Her notable works include the NHK Taiga drama Naotora: The Lady Warlord (Onna Joshu Naotora), Where Have My Skirts Gone? (NTV), Murai no Koi (TBS), I Want to Hold Aono-kun So Badly I Could Die (WOWOW), Halation Love (TV Asahi), Living-Room Matsunaga-san (Kansai TV), and Osomatsu-san The Movie.
In addition to acting, she is also active in variety shows and modeling. She currently stars in the ongoing drama Kao ni Doro wo Nuru (TV Asahi) and appears in the movie Akabane Honeko no Bodyguard, released nationwide this summer.
*Event appearance only in September
Performer
Izure Ayame Ka Kakitsubata
(VTuber affiliated with Niji-sanji)
Performances at the Mapping Area
Official Ambassador and Talk Appearance (November 10)
Riko Shiga (right), Mone Kozue (center right), and Nana Tamanoi (left) will appear on the talk show.
Ryubi Miyase
Ryubi Miyase, who is currently performing under the name “Miyase Ryuya,” which means “from Miyagi to the world,” will make her debut as an actor in 2019. She has been selected for commercials, a gateway to success for young actors, and has appeared in a number of high-profile films, including TBS's “Mothers in Love” and “Murai no Koi”. She was selected as the youngest ever monthly presenter for Fuji Television's Mezamashi TV, and is a regular on the corner introducing her favorite movies in “Miyase Ryuya's CINEMA ACADEMY” on Nippon Television's ZIP! He won first place in the NEXT category of the women's fashion magazine ViVi's “National Treasure Ranking of the Best Looking Men in the First Half of 2024” and played the lead role in the TV drama series “Snowdrop's First Love” for the first time.
program
SPECIAL OPENING SHOW
A special opening show featuring the music of "Izure Ayame Ka Kakitsubata," Nijisanji's "ChroNoiR," and "ROF-MAO."
Set against the backdrop of the Seitoku Memorial Picture Gallery in Meijijingu Gaien, a nationally designated Important Cultural Property, this grand projection mapping show will deliver an exclusive light display that blends cutting-edge culture with tradition through Nijisanji's music.
We will present an exclusive light show that blends cutting-edge culture with tradition, using Nijisanji's music as part of a grand projection mapping display at the Meiji Jingu Gaien Seikado Kinen Kaigakan, a nationally designated Important Cultural Property. This unique spectacle can only be experienced here.
Experience the new "light" of TOKYO, adorned with inspiration.
Mapping Area
Projection Mapping
SpeciaL Exhibition
〜Four-year best compilation works〜
The 1minute Projection Mapping Competition, one of the world's largest international projection mapping competitions originating from Japan, held its 12th edition this September and closed with great success.
This November, the curtain will rise once again!
The world's greatest projection mapping works, condensing the changes and technological innovations of the past four years, will be screened all at once at the Meiji Memorial Picture Gallery in Meijijingu Gaien!
International Competition Information Leaflet (PDF)
Official Page of the International 1minute Projection Mapping Competition
(external site)
Light Entertainment Area
Under the creative direction of renowned producer Hiroyoshi Uruma, a team of Japan's leading creatives has come together to bring to life an extraordinary realm of light that will transport you into a mesmerizing, dreamlike world of illumination.
These are just a few of the five immersive live entertainment experiences where light art and cutting-edge technology converge to create an unforgettable adventure:
gallery
This is the archive gallery for September 2024.
ticket
When visiting TOKYO LIGHTS 2024,
you will need one of the following tickets.
"TOKYO LIGHTS 2024 Admission Ticket"
*For people under 18 years old, wheelchair users, and people with disabilities.
Free tickets are available for the first 500 people each day. (Advance registration required)
*Elementary school students (12 years old) and under are free. (Advance registration required)
*Admission tickets are not required for children under 3 years old.
"Mapping Area Chair Seats" "Mapping Area Premium Table Seats"
*Includes TOKYO LIGHTS 2024 admission ticket.
*Past award-winning works from the International Projection Mapping Competition (held in Tokyo) can be viewed with great force from your seat.
*Please choose chair or table seating.
*Table seats can accommodate up to 6 people.
*Children under 3 years old are asked to watch on their guardian's lap.
Click HERE to purchase tickets
*To participate and enjoy the performances at TOKYO LIGHTS 2024, you will need to register and reserve your ticket in advance.
*When you register, you’ll be asked to provide your [ name, date of birth, email address, and other details ]. Your ticket login information will be sent to the email address you provide.
*On the day of the event, please show your ticket through your smartphone at the entrance.
*If you don’t have a smartphone, you can download the QR code from your browser. Please print it out and bring it with you to the event.
AREA MAP
time table
November 7 (Thu)
November 8 (Fri)
November 9 (Sat)
November 10 (Sun)
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- Venue
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Location: Meiji Memorial Picture Gallery and Rubber-ball Baseball Ground at Meijijingu Gaien
(1-1 Kasumigaoka-machi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo)
* We recommend accessing the venue from Aoyama-itchome or Gaienmae stations.
No parking is available. Please use public transportation.
FAQ
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How to participate?
Visiting TOKYO LIGHTS 2024, you will need one of the following tickets.
"TOKYO LIGHTS 2024 admission ticket"
"Mapping Area Seats"or"Mapping Area Premium Table Seats"
Please contact the call center if you have any questions about ticket application or presenting your ticket at the entrance. -
What is TOKYO LIGHTS 2024 admission ticket?
TOKYO LIGHTS 2024 Admission Ticket
Admission to the light entertainment area.
Admission to the standing area of the mapping area.
(*Admission to the standing area may be restricted depending on the congestion situation.)
Free tickets are available for the first 500 visitors each day for those under 18 years old, wheelchair users, and people with disabilities.
Free admission for elementary school students (12 years old) and younger (prior registration required).
Children under 3 years old do not need an admission ticket. -
What is a Mapping Area Seat?
You will be able to see the award-winning artworks of the past International Projection Mapping Competition (held in Tokyo) at your seat.
Includes TOKYO LIGHTS 2024 Admission Ticket.
Children under 3 years old must be seated on the lap of a parent or guardian. -
What is Mapping Area Premium Table Seating?
The seats will be table and chair seating for up to 6 people.
You can view the past award-winning artworks of the International Projection Mapping Competition (held in Tokyo) at the table seats.
Includes TOKYO LIGHTS 2024 Admission Ticket.
Children under 3 years old must be seated on the lap of a parent or guardian.
Seat selection is required at the time of purchase. -
Are there any age restrictions?
There are no age restrictions. However, please be aware that some parts of the event may feature flashing lights, we recommend that parents closely monitor young children, especially those under school age. Children aged 3 and under do not require a separate ticket if they are sitting on an adult’s lap in the Mapping Viewing Area.
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Are same-day tickets available?
Tickets for both the TOKYO LIGHTS 2024 admission ticket and the Mapping Area[Seat, Premium Table Seating] may be available for purchase on the day of the event, if the capacity limit allows. Please note that a ticket is required for entry.
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Can I purchase tickets without a smartphone?
Purchases can also be made from a computer. Please print out QR code tickets and bring them with you to the event.
Note: "QR Code" is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED. -
What films will be shown in the mapping area?
The award-winning works of the International Projection Mapping Competition (held in Tokyo) will be screened at the Tokyo International Forum.
The award-winning works will be screened for four years starting in 2021, and will be based on the theme of each year, including guest works. -
Will the event be held if it rains?
Yes, the event will proceed as planned in rainy weather, except in cases of severe weather.
Please check our official website or social media channels for the latest updates before attending. -
Can I use an umbrella if it rains?
For safety reasons, umbrellas are not permitted.
We recommend bringing a raincoat or other rain gear. Please note that rain gear will not be sold at the venue, so be sure to bring your own -
Can I reserve a spot at the venue in advance?
Reserving spots in advance is not allowed. Bringing or using items like blue tarps or chairs is not permitted. Additionally, saving seats or reserving spaces is also not allowed. Any belongings left unattended for more than 30 minutes will be removed by staff. Please note that we are not responsible for any loss, damage, or disposal of items during this process.
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How do I get to the venue?
For more details, please refer to the access map.
7-minute walk from Aoyama-itchome Station
7-minute walk from Gaienmae Station
15-minute walk from Shinano-machi Station
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Can I come by car?
We do not permit visitors to arrive by private car. There is no parking available, so please use public transportation.
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Can I take photos and videos?
Yes, you can take photos and videos using your mobile phone, smartphone, digital camera, or DSLR.
Please be mindful of capturing others in your photos and videos, and do not use flash. We are not responsible for any accidents or disputes that may arise. Tripods are not allowed, but monopods are permitted. You may use a selfie stick if it is compact, can be held in one hand, and does not extend above head height. Please avoid raising it higher, as it may block the view of others behind you. Be considerate of those around you and avoid physical contact with other attendees. Always follow instructions from the staff. -
Can I attend with a wheelchair?
Yes, it is possible. After reserving or purchasing your ticket, please contact the event office through the inquiry form.
Please note that wheelchair spaces are limited, so you may be asked to view from a regular seat. We appreciate your understanding. -
Can I bring a stroller? Is there a place to store it?
Strollers are allowed. There is a designated stroller storage area within the Mapping Viewing Area.
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Can I bring pets?
Pets are not allowed inside the venue and we do not offer pet-sitting services. However, guide dogs, service dogs, and hearing dogs are permitted.
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Are there any restrictions on entry during peak times?
Entry restrictions may be implemented depending on crowd levels.
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Is there a designated smoking area?
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the venue grounds.
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Environmental Initiatives:
To promote HTT’s sustainability efforts, the event’s power usage will be supported by self-generated electricity from biofuels.
Regarding Media Coverage
* This event is scheduled to be covered by the TOKYO LIGHTS 2024 Executive Committee (hereinafter referred to as "the Committee") and various media outlets.
Images and videos taken from the event may be selected and published on the Committee’s and Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s websites, social media, and other media platforms (including TV broadcasts, newspapers, magazines, books, DVDs, etc.) without prior consent from participants. We appreciate your understanding in advance..
* The Committee will not be liable for any disadvantages resulting from the public disclosure of your participation in the event.
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