“HATSUNE MIKU LIGHTS TOKYO” Debuts on July 25

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The work brings the world of the popular song “M@GICAL☆CURE! LOVE ♥ SHOT!” to life across the entire façade of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building. Since its launch in February 2024, “TOKYO Night & Light” has welcomed visitors from Japan and around the world, with total attendance surpassing 1.55 million.As one of Tokyo’s emerging landmark attractions, the project continues to captivate audiences through its combination of artistic excellence, cutting-edge technology, and world-class content. We look forward to your continued interest and support.Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againScenes from the Premiere of “HATSUNE MIKU LIGHTS TOKYO”6,700 Visitors on Opening WeekendOn the opening weekend of HATSUNE MIKU LIGHTS TOKYO, approximately 6,700 visitors came to Tokyo Metropolitan Government Plaza, including tourists from Japan and overseas.Many people gathered at the plaza even before the screenings began, creating a lively atmosphere full of anticipation. Some visitors shared their excitement, saying, “I wasn’t able to see the New Year’s Eve event, so I’ve really been looking forward to today!” After the screening, visitors commented, “Seeing a giant Miku projected across the entire building was absolutely incredible. It felt like a completely new kind of live performance, and it went by so quickly that I didn’t want it to end,” and “My child loves Miku, so we came as a family, but the scale was beyond anything we imagined. Not only my child, but we parents ended up having just as much fun!” Through this new show, visitors were able to experience the world of Hatsune Miku on a spectacular scale that can only be enjoyed at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building.TITLE: HATSUNE MIKU LIGHTS TOKYOHIGHLIGHT The projection mapping show presented at the “Happy New Year Tokyo 2026” countdown event on New Year’s Eve 2025 returns with updated visual effects. A giant Hatsune Miku appears across the facade of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building. Accompanied by her singing voice, her graceful dance and dazzling beams of light race up the building, illuminating the night in Shinjuku. During the instrumental break, Hatsune Miku dives into a smartphone screen! Whether on the facade of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building or on your own smartphone, Hatsune Miku is always close at hand. Now, Hatsune Miku, the virtual singer beloved around the world, takes center stage in one of the world’s largest projection mapping displays, presented on the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building. Music: SAWTOWNE / “M@GICAL☆CURE! LOVE ♥ SHOT!” Planning and Direction: Masaru Yokoi CG Direction and Production: Hidekazu Yagi CG Production: Toshiyuki Hayashi, Erika Miyamae Projection Design: Hitoshi Nakamura Recording Studio: HANEDA xR STUDIO Visual Production Support: TV Asahi Create Corporation, RaySHOWTIMES (August) Weekends & Holidays: 7:00 p.m. / 9:00 p.m. *Other projection mapping works will also be shown outside the times listed above. *Please check the official website for the detailed screening schedule.Hatsune Miku is a music software developed by Crypton Future Media, INC., which enables anyone to make their computer sing by entering lyrics and melodies. As a massive number of users created music using the software and posted their works on the Internet, Hatsune Miku quickly evolved into a cultural phenomenon. Since then, Hatsune Miku has gained much attention as a character, involved in many fields such as merchandising and live performance as a virtual singer. Now her popularity has spread across the globe.Be Part of the Show with a Hatsune Miku Phone Wallpaper! Social Media CampaignTOKYO Night & Light is currently running a special campaign: everyone who comments on the designated post on the official Instagram account will receive an original image from HATSUNE MIKU LIGHTS TOKYO. This must-see campaign for fans allows visitors to feel as though they are part of the show while watching the projection mapping at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Plaza.For details, please see the designated post on the official TOKYO Night & Light Instagram account.Campaign Period: July 15 (Wed) – August 21 (Fri)How to Participate: Comment on the designated post on the official TOKYO Night & Light Instagramaccount to receive an original image via direct message (DM).Campaign Images: Two original “HATSUNE MIKU LIGHTS TOKYO” images*One of the two images will be sent at random. You may enter the campaign as many times as you like.Official TOKYO Night & Light Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyonightandlight/Overview of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Projection Mapping: “TOKYO Night & Light”Dates: Daily (except during severe weather)Projection Surface: East side wall of theTokyo Metropolitan Government Building No. 1Viewing Area: Tokyo Metropolitan Government Plaza(2-8-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo)Showtimes: 7:30 PM / 8:00 PM / 8:30 PM / 9:00 PM / 9:30 PM(These times apply in August. For updated schedules, please visit the website.)Website: https://tokyoprojectionmappingproject.jp/en/Organized by: Tokyo Metropolitan Government,Tokyo Projection Mapping Executive CommitteeAdditional Information: This project is committed to environmentally friendlypractices, including the use of green energy.It has been officially recognized by Guinness World Records™ as“The Largest Permanent Projection Mapping Display on a Building”This advertisement has not loaded yet.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.TOKYO Night & Light has received the Travelers’ Choice Award 2026 from Tripadvisor, one of the world’s largest travel guidance platforms. The award recognizes the top 10% of listings on Tripadvisor, selected from approximately 8 million listings worldwide based on traveler reviews and ratings. This recognition further establishes TOKYO Night & Light as one of Tokyo’s leading tourist attractions.View source version on businesswire.com: TOKYO Night & Light PR Office (Managed by Jishaku Inc. – Contacts: Nagasawa, Endo, Hamasaki) Email: pr@tokyo-night-and-light.jp Phone: +81-80-3601-6732 (Nagasawa)Notice for the Postmedia NetworkThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.