“TOKYO Night & Light” Event Attracts Approx. 330,000 Visitors in Total; PAC-MAN Appears in the Projection Mapping on the TMG Building!
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government hosts year-round projection mapping displays on the façade of its Main Building No. 1, a prominent Tokyo landmark, transforming it into a vibrant canvas for dynamic artistic works that blend light and sound. This initiative aims to boost nighttime tourism and create unique attractions in Tokyo.
TMG will launch a new installation featuring “PAC-MAN,” the globally renowned character, in celebration of its upcoming 45th anniversary.
In addition, TMG will reveal future works, including the highly anticipated second installment of the popular Godzilla projections, following the success of its first edition. Stay tuned for more exciting installations!
About “PAC-MAN eats TOKYO”
Installation Schedule
Starting date
Saturday September 28
Weekdays
18:30 / 19:00 / 19:30 / 20:00 / 20:30 / 21:00 / 21:30
Saturdays, Sundays, National holidays
18:30 / 19:30 / 20:30
Outline & Highlights of the Work
A game board appears on the TMG building walls and PAC-MAN navigates in all directions, chomping his way through everything in his path. The music, produced by trackmaker Haraguchi Sasuke, whose style complements the futuristic sound of the iconic PAC-MAN game, is a key feature of this unique experience. This special collaboration between PAC-MAN and Tokyo, exclusively displayed at the TMG building, offers a one-of-a-kind immersive experience. Enjoy this fusion of classic gaming nostalgia and modern cityscape!
About “PAC-MAN”
PAC-MAN is a game character based on an arcade game console released by Bandai Namco Entertainment (then Namco) in 1980. It has gained overwhelming popularity in the United States and around the world, appealing to all regardless of age or gender, and was recognized by Guinness World Records™ as the "most successful arcade game machine" in 2005, and it continues to evolve.
PAC-MANTM & (C) Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
Production Creators
Sunnana inc.
A group of creators, including designers, musicians and programmers, collaborate to push the boundaries of innovative and artistic expression United by a shared pursuit of beauty and creativity, the group is active in multiple fields, delivering cutting edge work that blends aesthetics and technology.
01iMAGE/Noguchi Kazunobu
He works for various fields of projection mapping, including live stage directing and dome theater content production.
Release Schedule for This Year (planned)
Late November: The second installation of “Godzilla”
Following the success of the ongoing popular “Godzilla Attacks Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building,” this new installation celebrates the 70th anniversary of the iconic Godzilla.
Early December: “Idol”/YOASOBI
A work using YOASOBI’s “Idol” that swept the music charts all over the world
Late December: “Wagakki (Japanese instruments)”
Produced by Tanaka Tomoyuki, who is active in various fields, this work will immerse the audience in traditional Japanese culture through music played on Japanese instruments, etc.
* Please note the schedule is tentative and subject to change.
Outline of the TMG Building Projection Mapping “TOKYO Night & Light”
Dates
Screening every day except in stormy weather, etc.
Projection surface
East side wall of TMG Main Building No. 1
Viewing location
Citizens’ Plaza (8-1, 2-chome, Nishi-shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo)
Screening time
18:30 / 19:00 / 19:30 / 20:00 / 20:30 / 21:00 / 21:30
(The above times apply during the month of September. For details of the schedule, please see the dedicated website( External link )).
Organized by:
Tokyo Projection Mapping Executive Committee, Tokyo Metropolitan Government
Other
- This project promotes environmentally friendly efforts. (e.g. use of green electricity)
- This initiative has been recognized by Guinness World RecordsTM as a “projection mapping exhibition on the largest building (regular installation).”
This project aims to promote “Future Tokyo:Tokyo's Long Term Strategy.”
Strategy 15: Culture/Entertainment City Strategy “Attractive Tourism Content Creation Project”
*Please click here for the original Japanese release.
Inquiries(Assistance in Japanese only)
Tourism Division, Bureau of Industrial and Labor Affairs (Tokyo Projection Mapping Executive Committee Secretariat)
03-5000-7320 (Main number)
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