Tokyo Metropolitan Government building features largest projection mapping

Tokyo's iconic metropolitan government building transforms into a captivating canvas at night, hosting an impressive projection mapping display on its facade. This mesmerizing spectacle is poised to become a must-see attraction for tourists. During the grand opening event held in Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward on 25 February, the show achieved a remarkable feat: it was certified by Guinness World Records as the largest permanent architectural projection-mapped display. The dazzling images projected onto the building's front showcase the capital's iconic landmarks and events, creating a visual experience that lasts 10 to 15 minutes per show. With an area of approximately 14,000 square meters, the 243-meter-tall building serves as an impressive canvas for this nightly light show, which takes place five times each evening, starting at 19:00. (weather permitting). The exhibition is powered by renewable energy, making it an environmentally conscious spectacle.

I want to promote this as a new tourist attraction, offering a unique nighttime Tokyo experience and attracting visitors from inside and outside the country," Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike said at a news conference on an earlier date. The projection mapping show features dazzling images of the capital's iconic landmarks and events, lasting for 10 to 15 minutes each showing. They are projected onto the front of the 243-meter-tall building, which has an area of about 14,000 square meters. The light show will be held five times every evening, starting at 7 p.m., weather permitting. The schedule may change depending on the season and weekends will feature a separate program. The exhibition is powered by renewable energy, according to the metropolitan government.

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