ABOUT
CONCEPT
In the city of Tokyo, behind the visible buildings and neon lights, countless “presences” exist that usually go unnoticed.
The flow of air, water, and wind. Memories accumulated within the city, and the lingering traces of emotions left by those who have passed through.
These are usually invisible to our eyes.
VISIBLE TOKYO is an attempt to shine light on this “invisible Tokyo.”
Through the power of technology and art, the city’s memories, information, and the energy of nature are visualized through light as a shared language.
The city is more than just a collection of structures.
It receives human emotions, responds to them, and communicates back.
It gathers records of emotion and reflects them as light.
That light becomes part of the memories of those who witness it, giving rise to new emotions and being carried forward into the city’s future.
TOPICS
Tao Tsuchiya Appointed Official Ambassador for TOKYO LIGHTS 2026！
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Advance Registration for the ”1minute Projection Mapping Competition” Viewing Area Now Open!
1minute Projection Mapping Competition Viewing Area Registration
Please note that attendance in the viewing area for the 1minute Projection Mapping Competition requires advance registration on a first-come, first-served basis due to limited capacity.
| Advance Registration | Registration opens: Thursday, April 28, 3:00 p.m. |
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| Venue | Viewing Area, Tokyo Metropolitan Government – Citizens’ Plaza |
| Admission fee | Free |
| Registration website | https://cloud-pass.jp/get/tokyolights2026?lang=en |
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Ambassador
Tao Tsuchiya
Born in Tokyo on February 3, 1995, Tao Tsuchiya made her film debut in Tokyo Sonata (2008) and rose to national prominence after being cast as the heroine of NHK’s morning drama series Mare (2015). Since then, she has built a wide-ranging career across film, television, stage, and animation, with more than 37 starring works as of 2026. Recognized for her solid acting ability, she has received the Newcomer of the Year Award at the 39th Japan Academy Awards, the Award for Excellent Actress in a Leading Role at the 41st Japan Academy Awards, and the Award for Excellent Actress in a Supporting Role at the 48th Japan Academy Awards. She is also widely praised for her dance and action performances, which draw on her strong physical abilities. In recent years, she has actively taken on new creative challenges in scriptwriting, planning, directing, and music, and incorporated projection mapping into a staged reading of her original script. Her upcoming releases include Matching TRUE LOVE (autumn) and SUKIYAKI Ue o Muite Aruko (December 25). She is currently appearing in TV Asahi’s Borderless: Wide Area Mobile Investigation Unit.
ACCESS
- By Train
※Access to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building No.1 -
JR / Odakyu Line / Keio Line
About 10 minutes on foot from Shinjuku Station (West Exit)
Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line
About 5 minutes on foot from Nishi-Shinjuku Station (Exit E2)
Toei Oedo Line
About 1 minute on foot from Tochōmae Station (Exit A4-b)
- By Bus
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From Shinjuku Station West Exit (Underground Bus Terminal)
Take the Toei Bus (Tochō Loop Route) and get off at “Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building No.1”.
Community Bus “WE Bus” — Route 8
Get off at “Park Hyatt Tokyo-mae”.
FAQ
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- Q : Are there any participation restrictions?
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There are no participation restrictions for the event. Everyone who visits the venue on the day is welcome to enjoy the program.
However, for the international projection mapping competition, advance ticket registration (free of charge) is required.
Details regarding ticket availability will be announced at a later date.
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- Q : Is there parking available?
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If you are coming by car, please use nearby parking facilities.
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- Q : Will the event be canceled in case of severe weather or a disaster?
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In the event of severe weather or a disaster, participant safety will be our top priority.
If the event is canceled or postponed, updates will be announced promptly on the official website as well as via registered email and social media channels.
Please note that the event may also be canceled at the organizer’s discretion if transportation services are suspended or weather warnings are issued, making it difficult to proceed safely.
I first visited TOKYO LIGHTS in 2022. I was deeply moved by the experience, which felt as though I had traveled into another world, and since then my family and I have visited every year. It is a great honor to now take on the role of ambassador. Projection mapping and light art connect people and connect generations and perhaps may even connect us to the universe. I believe they hold limitless possibilities. I hope to share this experience with many people at the venue.