Memory Contamination Exhibition

An experiential exhibition exploring the vagueness of memory, the “Memory Contamination Exhibition,” is being held at Shibuya BEAM. It does not aim to frighten visitors with sudden shocks. Instead, it cultivates a quieter and more persistent unease by directing the question of memory’s reliability back at the visitor: to what extent can memories actually be trusted?

The title states the thesis. Memory, the exhibition suggests, is not a fixed recording but a substance that can be contaminated by suggestion, by misinformation, and by the contradictory accounts of others. The exhibition explores this from multiple angles, including the Mandela Effect and AI hallucinations, along with the uncertain traces left between testimony and records. Visitors are not merely shown examples of these phenomena; through the exhibits, they experience the instability of their own memory. The resulting horror is psychological rather than visceral, rooted in doubt rather than in fright.

The Production Team

The exhibition is the latest project from a tag-team of two experienced production groups. The first created the “Missing Persons Exhibition” and the “Fear Exhibition,” which attracted a cumulative total of approximately 400,000 visitors. The second produced the “Exhibition for Those Who Can See” and the “Paintings You Must Not Look At Exhibition.” The script was written by author Yu Shinada (Da Vinci Koyama).

It has already left a strong impression on early visitors. At a pre-opening preview for media and related parties, reactions included “I stopped knowing how much of my own memory is true” and “Rather than ‘scary,’ it is terrifying—a new sensation of horror.” These responses suggest an experience that continues to work on the visitor after leaving the venue. In effect, it is an experiment that visitors run on themselves.

Second Part of WEB-Exclusive Content: “Questionnaire Regarding Memory”

Prior to opening, the exhibition released the first part of its WEB-exclusive content, a “Memory Ability Test.” It was taken more than 200,000 times, a response that indicates how strongly the theme resonates.

The second part, the “Questionnaire Regarding Memory,” is now open exclusively to visitors. It is not a simple questionnaire. The contents of the questions are not disclosed in advance, and the answers are based on the exhibits actually seen inside the venue. The questionnaire is posted at the venue exit, so it is encountered only after the exhibition is complete—meaning the experience feeds directly into the answers given.

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Basic Information

• Location / Nearest Station: Shibuya BEAM / Shibuya Station
• Address: 〒150-0042 31-2 Udagawacho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo (MAP)
• Venue: BEAM Gallery
• Period: 2026/08/02 (Sun) ～ 2026/09/06 (Sun)
• Time: Start 10:00 / End 20:00
• Last Admission: Up to 60 minutes before closing
• Viewing Time: Approximately 90 minutes
• Price / Fee: 2,300 yen (tax included)
• Admission: Fee applies to elementary school students and above
• Official Website: https://kiokuosen.com/

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Shibuya BEAM is a multi-story exhibition complex a short walk from Shibuya Crossing. The building was originally a warehouse for television studio equipment. It has since been stripped back to its raw concrete shell and turned into a venue for installation art that deals with memory and perception.

The interior is not arranged for convenience. Corridors are narrow, ceiling heights change without warning, and rooms are shaped asymmetrically enough that the route through the building feels disjointed. The industrial structure gives the space an institutional character—more like a facility built for observation than a place designed to make visitors comfortable. That atmosphere suits the work shown here, which often asks how reliable memory really is.

For the Memory Contamination Exhibition, the building’s peculiarities are put to direct use. Some rooms are set up as dim “recollection chambers,” with projection mapping turning ordinary walls into shifting, contradictory versions of the same past event. In other rooms, the original soundproofing is used to create near-total silence, making the experience of looking feel less certain than usual.

Shibuya BEAM is not a conventional gallery. There are no white walls or tidy labels, and the building is too much of a presence to disappear behind the art. Visitors have to navigate its awkward layout, and that effort becomes part of the exhibition. For a show about how memories can be planted, distorted, or contaminated, the space itself does much of the work.

Oktoberfest TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY 2026

To the most cheerful 17 days of this summer.

The bustle of authentic Germany comes to TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY this summer, and the access could not be easier: the venue is 0 minutes on foot from JR Takanawa Gateway Station, meaning you can step off the train and straight into the festival.

Gateway Park, part of the TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY development, provides an open-air setting built for summer. With pleasant music flowing through the space, it is a place to slow down, linger over good food, and enjoy an adult summer time at your own pace — whether you arrive in the afternoon or head over after work.

The venue will feature a lineup of meticulously selected gourmet items, such as premium German beers, unique craft beers, and authentic sausages. The selection rewards both newcomers and enthusiasts alike: a classic pour for those who stick to tradition, a craft option for the curious, and hearty sausages that hold their own alongside the drinks.

With mugs in hand, the German-style toast “Prost!” will be performed — a brief, collective moment that sets the tone for the whole gathering. In addition to beer, there is a full range of other alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, so those who are not fond of alcohol or families can enjoy themselves casually. Combined with free admission, the event keeps the barrier to entry low and the atmosphere open to everyone.

Live performances and acts are also scheduled to be held at the venue, adding a live soundtrack to the afternoons and evenings. While surrounded by delicious food and music, the time spent with friends, family, and loved ones will make your summer memories even more special.

For the summer of 2026, why not enjoy 17 high-quality days experiencing the culture and deliciousness of authentic Germany at “Oktoberfest TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY 2026”?

*Event times and other details may change slightly due to circumstances.
*Please check the official website for detailed contents.

Basic Information

• Event Location / Nearest Station: Gateway Park / Takanawa Gateway Station
• Address: 〒108-0074, 2-21-1 Takanawa, Minato-ku, Tokyo — MAP
• Event Period: 2026/08/07 (Fri) – 2026/08/23 (Sun)
• Time: Weekdays 15:00–21:00 / Holidays 11:00–21:00 (scheduled)
• Price / Cost: Free admission
• Official Website: https://pavilitas.co.jp/oktoberfest
• Rain Information: In the event of severe weather, the event may be cancelled. If cancelled, an announcement will be made on SNS.

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Takanawa Gateway City

Takanawa Gateway City is a mixed-use development in Minato, Tokyo, built around JR Takanawa Gateway Station. It occupies a former rail yard between Shinagawa and Tamachi and is part of a larger redevelopment of the area. The project combines offices, conference halls, hotels, retail, and public plazas in a walkable district of glass-fronted buildings and planted open spaces.

The station sits at the center, surrounded by high-rise buildings and terraces that are used for events throughout the year. The development is served by the Yamanote Line, with connections to Haneda Airport and central Tokyo. The central square hosts large public gatherings, including Oktoberfest TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY 2026, an event featuring German beer and food. The mix of uses and transport links makes the area a regular stop for commuters, travelers, and local residents.

Exhibition: Touching Horror —The World of Movie Art—

An exhibition where visitors can experience the sculptural art of horror movies, which was highly acclaimed at Tokyo Solamachi® with a satisfaction rate of over 90%, will be held at Namba SkyO. This is not a haunted house. The distinguishing feature of this exhibition is that you can enjoy the world of horror movies by “looking, filming, and touching” — without being frightened. It invites you into the “movie sets and the scenes behind them” that can only be experienced here.

Art sets directed by Japanese movie art directors and the scenes behind them will be specially reproduced, introducing the forbidden spaces of cinema with an overwhelming sense of realism. Photography and video recording are permitted throughout the venue — a rarity for exhibitions of this nature. The experience extends beyond visual appreciation: sculptural objects allow you to feel the difference in materials with your hands, photo spots are positioned for optimal documentation, and an “Art Note” corner sheds light on the largely unknown work of movie art direction.

Practical Information

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What is Namba SkyO?

Namba SkyO is a 31-story commercial complex built above Osaka Namba Station. The building combines retail, dining, office space, and public areas in a single footprint, with direct connections to train lines serving the Kansai region.

What matters for this exhibition is how the building handles people in space. The escalators run in long vertical sequences—up, across, up again—so visitors move through the structure in stages rather than choosing their own routes. The floor plates connect in ways that allow organizers to guide circulation deliberately, sending people past specific views or through transitional zones before they reach the main exhibition areas.

The building also carries the specific texture of its location. Namba functions as Osaka’s primary entertainment district: dense signage, late hours, a concentration of theaters and arcades and restaurants. Standing inside Namba SkyO, you look out at this landscape through large windows at multiple levels. The urban context outside becomes part of the experience inside.

These qualities suit horror exhibitions for practical reasons. The controlled circulation paths can stage encounters sequentially rather than letting visitors self-select. The city views provide a constant reminder of the human environment that horror repeatedly distorts. The building’s own commercial character—its function as a place of leisure and spending—mirrors horror’s historical development through popular entertainment, from early cinema through contemporary media.

Namba SkyO does not become a neutral museum container here. The exhibition uses the building as it actually exists: a vertical commercial structure in a dense entertainment district, with all the particular constraints and possibilities that entails.

Expo Summer Festival 2026

The Expo ’70 Commemorative Park will once again host its cherished summer tradition, the “Expo Summer Festival 2026.” Spanning a total of 27 days—primarily concentrated on weekends from July through September—this fourth edition of the event adopts the evocative theme of “Reiwa Summer, Showa Summer.” By blending contemporary sensibilities with nostalgic echoes of the past, the park is transformed into a space enveloped in fantastical light-ups and illuminations, offering a diverse range of activities designed to be enjoyed by visitors across all generations.

Illumi-Night Expo

The centerpiece of the evening is the Illumi-Night Expo, where sophisticated light-ups and illuminations are concentrated around the iconic Tower of the Sun. Visitors can stroll through the “Path of Wind”—a 50-meter installation featuring streamers, windmills, and wind chimes that provide both a visual and auditory sense of coolness. In a notable addition for this year’s festival, the “Dream Pond”—the site of the original night shows during the 1970 Expo—will be bathed in vivid blue light-ups, bridging the gap between the historical significance of the venue and modern lighting technology.

Expo Night Market with Beer Garden

Located at the Festival Plaza, the Expo Night Market combines traditional festival entertainment with a modern culinary experience. The festival corner features classic amusements, including shooting galleries and Taiwanese large-ring toss, while the adjacent food area offers an array of street food gourmet, sweets, and izakaya-style menus specifically curated to pair with beer. The atmosphere is further energized by daily programming that includes student circle stages, DJ sets, and traditional Bon Odori dancing.

The Night Market operates on the same schedule as the general Expo Summer Festival 2026, with one exception: Sunday, September 13th. On that specific date, the plaza will instead host the paid “Mangeki Summer Festival 2026.”

• Time: 17:00–22:00 (Last Order: 21:30)
• Venue: Festival Plaza
• Admission Fee: 500 yen on the day (450 yen for advance purchase); elementary school students and younger enter for free.
• Note: Reserved seating is available via advance reservation.

Fireworks Plaza

For those seeking a quintessential summer experience, a dedicated Fireworks Plaza will be established in the eastern area of the Dream Pond. This designated zone allows visitors to safely enjoy handheld fireworks. While guests are welcome to bring their own fireworks and buckets at no extra cost, the park also provides on-site sales of fireworks and bucket rentals for those who prefer a more convenient, all-inclusive arrangement.

Event Overview

• Event Period: July 24, 2026 (Fri) – September 23, 2026 (Wed/Holiday), primarily on weekends (27 days total)
• Event Time: 17:00–22:00 (Final entry at 21:30)
• Event Location: Expo ’70 Commemorative Park (1-1 Senri Banpaku Koen, Suita City, Osaka Prefecture), specifically around the Tower of the Sun, Festival Plaza, and Dream Pond.
• General Admission Fees (Nature and Culture Garden / Japanese Garden):
  • Adults (High school students and above): 450 yen
  • Children (Junior high school students and below): Free
  • Summer Vacation Discount: Until August 31, high school students may receive a discounted admission fee of 250 yen upon presentation of a valid student ID.
• Additional Costs: Please note that certain activities, such as the Expo Night Market (500 yen), require separate admission fees.
• Inquiries: 06-6877-7387 (Expo ’70 Commemorative Park Call Center)
• Website: https://banpakunatsumatsuri.jp/

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What is Expo ’70 Commemorative Park?

Expo ’70 Commemorative Park occupies 260 hectares in Suita City, Osaka Prefecture, on the site of the 1970 World Exposition. The Expo opened in March 1970 under the theme “Progress and Harmony for Mankind,” running for six months and drawing approximately 64 million visitors. When the event closed in September, the Osaka Prefectural government retained the site rather than returning it to development, converting the grounds over the following two years into a public park that opened in 1972.

The park divides roughly into northern and southern zones. The northern area contains the National Museum of Ethnology, the National Museum of Art, Osaka, and the Japanese Folk Crafts Museum, the latter relocated from Tokyo in 1974. The southern zone centers on the Natural and Cultural Gardens, where former international pavilion sites now surround three interconnected reservoirs. This section includes sports facilities, forested areas, and the former Expo’s central symbol zone.

Taro Okamoto’s Tower of the Sun remains the site’s most visible structure. The 70-meter concrete tower features three faces on its exterior and a fourth internal “Sun of the Underworld” visible through the base. The structure’s interior exhibits opened to the public in 2018 after decades of closure, displaying surviving elements from Okamoto’s “Tree of Life” installation.

Other surviving Expo structures include the Expo ’70 Pavilion—the former Mitsubishi Future Pavilion designed by Kiyoshi Kawasaki—which now houses exhibits about the original exposition, and the Suita City Museum, occupying the former Expo Museum building. The SORAIRO Aqua Center operates out of the former Australia Pavilion.

The park functions as a working recreational space rather than a preserved historical site. The Natural and Cultural Gardens host amateur sports leagues, seasonal festivals, and cherry blossom viewing in April. Since the 1980s, the Expo Summer Festival has brought fireworks, food vendors, and light installations to the central plaza each August. The grounds contain over 80 hectares of open lawn, providing space for large events while accommodating routine daily use by local residents seeking distance from central Osaka’s congestion.

The Great Illustrated Encyclopedia of Yokai from Nakoyachu Village

Explore the intersection of historical legacy and supernatural mystery with the Nagoya Nakamura Yokai Grand Encyclopedia. This immersive event invites participants to step into the shoes of an investigator to uncover the secrets of the “Nagoya Nakamura Yokai”—strange monsters known as mononoke that have reportedly been appearing in the Nakamura district of Nagoya.

~Hideyoshi and Hidenaga’s “Seven Spears of Shizugatake”~

The event draws its inspiration from a pivotal moment in Japanese history. Next year marks 444 years since the Battle of Shizugatake, a fierce struggle for power over the succession of the Oda family that occurred the year after Nobunaga’s unexpected demise at Honno-ji. It was through this battle that Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Hidenaga emerged victorious, marking a significant step toward the unification of the realm.

In present-day Nagoya, specifically in Nakamura—where Hideyoshi and Hidenaga were born and raised—rumors have circulated regarding the appearance of mononoke. These monsters are said to hold banquets night after night in various locations. While they are not malicious toward humans, the Nagoya Nakamura Yokai Investigation Agency has been established to uncover their true identities. Whether these creatures are celebrating the victory of the Battle of Shizugatake or gathering for another purpose remains a mystery. Because the agency cannot investigate every sighting alone, they are calling for public cooperation to complete the encyclopedia.

Booklet Distribution Locations

To begin your investigation, you must first obtain a game book. Booklets are available at the following locations during their respective operating hours:

• Toyotomi Museum: 9:00–16:30
• Nagoya City Kanayama Tourist Information Center: 9:00–19:00
• Oasis 21 i-Center: 10:00–20:00
• Nagoya City Nagoya Station Tourist Information Center: 8:30–19:00
• Okehazama Ancient Battlefield Tourist Information Center: 10:00–16:00
• Odaka Tourist Information Center: 10:00–16:00 (Saturdays and Sundays only)
• Nagoya Castle Main Gate <Drama Museum Ticket Sales Booth>: 9:30–15:00

Headquarters Where You Can Get Stamps

Once you have progressed through the event, all area stamps can be pressed at any of the designated headquarters. These headquarters are categorized by the historical “camps” they represent:

【Nakamura Lands ~Hideyoshi and Hidenaga’s Camp~】

• Toyotomi Museum: 23-1 Kinoshita-yashiki, Nakamura-cho, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya City (Located inside Nakamura Park). Business hours are 9:00–17:00, with last admission at 16:30. Note that opening hours may be extended during special events.

【Meijo Osu Lands ~Ieyasu’s Camp~】

• Nagoya Castle Main Gate <Drama Museum Ticket Sales Booth>: Main Gate, 1-1 Honmaru, Naka-ku, Nagoya City. Business hours are 9:00–15:00.
• Oasis 21 i-Center: 1-11-1 Higashisakura, Higashi-ku, Nagoya City (Oasis 21 B1F). Business hours are 10:00–20:00.

【Odaka Okehazama Lands ~Nobunaga’s Camp~】

• Odaka Tourist Information Center: 33 Azaishinoto, Odaka-cho, Midori-ku, Nagoya City. Open Saturdays and Sundays only, 10:00–16:00.
• Okehazama Ancient Battlefield Tourist Information Center: 2037 Makiyama, Okehazama, Midori-ku, Nagoya City. Business hours are 10:00–16:00.

Find Yokai and Get Prizes!

Participants who clear one or more locations are eligible for original prizes. Please note that all prizes are distributed exclusively at the Toyotomi Museum.

Prize Delivery Guidelines

• Only one item of one type per person will be provided during each distribution period, provided you have obtained one or more achievement stamps.
• Possessing multiple game books does not entitle a person to more than one item of one type.
• For group participation, prizes will be limited to whichever is smaller: the number of game books or the number of participants.
• Prizes are limited in quantity and provided on a first-come, first-served basis; alternative items will be provided once the specific period’s prizes are exhausted.

Prize Distribution Periods
The prizes are released in three distinct waves, each featuring a different historical figure’s hand towel:

• 1st Wave: July 20 (Mon) – August 9 (Sun) — Hand Towel (Hidenaga)
• 2nd Wave: August 10 (Mon) – August 30 (Sun) — Hand Towel (Hideyoshi)
• 3rd Wave: August 31 (Mon) – September 27 (Sun) — Hand Towel (Kiyomasa)

The number of prizes received depends on the number of areas cleared: achieving two or more areas grants two types of prizes, and achieving three or more areas grants three types. However, during any given wave, only the designated type for that period can be received. For example, if you already own the 1st Wave prize and wish to obtain the 2nd Wave prize, you must achieve two or more areas and visit the museum between August 10 and August 30.

How to Apply for Luxury Prizes

Those who successfully clear all designated areas are eligible to enter a lottery for luxury prizes provided by Hotel JAL City Nagoya Nishiki:

• Pair accommodation (including breakfast): 2 pairs available.
• Pair lunch tickets: 5 pairs available.

Application Method

1. Present your completed game book (all areas cleared) at the Toyotomi Museum.
2. Scan the on-site QR code to access the digital application form.
3. Submit the required details, including your name, email address, and physical address.
4. Winners will be selected via lottery.

Winning Notification
Prizes will be shipped directly to the winners, and this shipment serves as the official announcement of the win. No individual notifications will be sent to those who were not selected. Any information acquired during the application process will be used solely for the shipping of products.

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Event Details & Logistics

• Dates: July 20, 2026 (Mon) – September 27 (Sun)
• Time: 9:00–17:00 throughout the period. (Participants are asked to refrain from playing in the early morning or at night outside these hours).
• Closing Days: Please check the specific closing days of each individual location.
• Locations: Nakamura Park, Odaka Okehazama, Meijo Park, Osu, and surrounding areas.
• Fee: Free participation.
• Contact: Nagoya City Tourism, Culture and Exchange Bureau, Tourism Promotion Division (TEL: 052-972-4611 / FAX: 052-972-4200).
• Official Website: https://www.youkaidaizukan.com

Important Precautions
To ensure a smooth experience for all, please observe the following guidelines:

• Staff Assistance: Staff at various locations may not know the answers or content of the riddles; please refrain from asking them for hints or solutions. Hints will be posted on the official website as needed.
• Safety: Solving riddles or using a smartphone while walking is dangerous—please stop in a safe area to avoid inconveniencing others. Due to the potential danger of certain locations and the difficulty of the puzzles, children should participate with an adult.
• Conduct: Please refrain from entering private property or unrelated areas. To preserve the mystery for others, do not post answers or explanations on the internet or social media.
• Health: As the event takes place during a hot season, remember to stay hydrated and take appropriate breaks.
• Liability: The organizers cannot take responsibility for accidents, injuries, or property damage occurring during participation.

Organization Information

• Issued by: Nagoya City Tourism, Culture and Exchange Bureau, Tourism Promotion Division (3-1-1 Sannomaru, Naka-ku, Nagoya City 〒460-8508).
• Organizer: Nagoya City.
• Co-organizers: Nagoya City Taiga Drama “Toyotomi Kyodai!” Utilization Promotion Council, Nagoya Convention & Visitors Bureau (Public Interest Incorporated Foundation).
• Production: Gate Co., Ltd.

Note: This project is a work of fiction and has no relation to actual persons or organizations.

Yokai are supernatural beings from Japanese folklore—spirits, demons, and inexplicable phenomena that exist at the periphery of the everyday world. The Nakamura Ward Encyclopedia project, planned for 2026, treats these figures as the foundation for a public art installation spanning Nagoya’s central district. Rather than preserving them in academic texts or museum cases, the project disperses them through the urban environment, asking participants to locate specific manifestations drawn from Aichi Prefecture legends and broader Japanese mythological traditions.

During the event period, these entities will appear in two forms: as augmented reality overlays visible through a dedicated app, and as physical installations placed in historical sites, shopping arcades, and transit stations. The selection includes regional variants of familiar figures—zashiki-warashi associated with domestic spaces might materialize in traditional cafés, while larger figures such as oni could be positioned near Nagoya Castle’s grounds. Participants use the Encyclopedia App to scan and catalog each encounter, contributing to a cumulative record of sightings across the ward.

The project structures these encounters using a tiered classification system based on rarity, ranging from common spirits to singular legendary figures. Points accumulate according to the difficulty of the find and the complexity of the associated folklore, redeemable for various rewards. More significantly, each verified sighting feeds into a permanent digital archive documenting the distribution and characteristics of these entities throughout Nakamura. The encyclopedia functions simultaneously as a game mechanic and a documentary record, mapping how traditional folklore intersects with contemporary urban geography.

This approach represents a departure from historical yokai narratives, which typically frame these beings as objects of fear, reverence, or moral instruction. Here, they serve as cultural artifacts—temporary vessels for local history and collective imagination. When the event concludes, the physical installations will be removed and the AR elements deactivated, leaving only the compiled archive and participant documentation. The yokai resume their existence as stories and digital traces, having briefly served as waypoints in an exploration of how modern cities might preserve and reinterpret their supernatural heritage.

Title: Ghibli Park Exhibition

The architectural and environmental storytelling of Ghibli Park—Studio Ghibli’s expansive permanent facility in Nagakute City, Aichi Prefecture—arrives in Osaka this summer in distilled form. Opening at the Osaka Nanko ATC Gallery, this exhibition extracts the essential interactive and visual elements of the distant park and reconfigures them for an urban museum context, offering an alternative for those unable to make the journey to Aichi while introducing several elements exclusive to this Osaka staging.

Central to the exhibition is the “Little Ghibli Park,” a navigable installation that maps the original park’s five thematic zones onto a compact format. Visitors traverse the space following the mechanics of a sugoroku board game—a traditional Japanese racing game format—encountering mechanical gimmicks and interactive elements at each stage without requiring the extensive walking distances necessary at the Aichi location.

The exhibition also imports two specific installations previously housed exclusively within Ghibli’s Grand Warehouse. “‘Drawing Eating’ Expanded and Revised Edition” examines the studio’s gastronomic animation through original storyboards and three-dimensional recreations of eating sequences, offering insight into the technical execution of the studio’s famously detailed culinary scenes. Complementing this, the “Ghibli Role-Play Famous Scenes Exhibition” provides physical sets calibrated for photography, allowing visitors to occupy specific cinematic moments (including those from Porco Rosso, visible in the gallery documentation) rather than merely observing them.

First-time exhibition content includes a newly completed three-dimensional model of Haku in his dragon manifestation from Spirited Away—a piece specifically fabricated for this Osaka showing and not previously displayed at the Aichi park.

■ Complimentary Ticket Giveaway!
Complimentary tickets for this exhibition will be given to 2 pairs (4 people total) via lottery! The application page is here.

Event Period: 2026/7/18 (Sat) – 9/26 (Sat)
Event Hours: 9:00–17:00 (Final admission is 16:30)
Venue: Osaka Nanko ATC Gallery (2-1-10 Nankokita, Suminoe-ku, Osaka City)

Fees: [Date and Time Specified Tickets]

• General: 1,900 yen
• Junior High & High School Students: 1,600 yen
• Ages 4 to Elementary School Students: 1,000 yen

Admission Time Slots:
First slot 9:00–9:30, thereafter admission times are specified at 30-minute intervals (Final admission is 16:30).

All tickets for this exhibition are [Date and Time Specified]. Please purchase your tickets in advance before visiting. Tickets will not be sold at the venue.
Tickets for July and August admission (7/18–8/31) are now on sale.
Tickets for September admission (9/1–26) will go on sale 8/1 (Sat) at 10:00.
Children aged 3 and under are free of charge (no advance reservation required), but please enter with a companion holding a date and time specified ticket.
Those entering at the Junior High/High School student rate are requested to present a student ID.
For every person holding a disability certificate, one “caregiver” may enter at half the general price. Please purchase the “Caregiver Discount” ticket type. The person with the disability requires a standard admission ticket.

Inquiries: 06-6136-5766 (10:00–17:00 *Available weekdays only until 7/17 (Fri))
Website: https://ghiblipark-exhibition.jp/

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Ghibli Park opened in November 2022 in Nagakute, Aichi Prefecture, on the grounds of the former Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorative Park. It is not an amusement park. There are no roller coasters, spinning rides, or queue-based attractions. Instead, the park consists of five walk-through areas built at architectural scale, designed to be explored on foot.

The Hill of Youth contains the antique shop and clock tower from Whisper of the Heart, reconstructed to match the film’s exact dimensions. Dondo Forest centers on Satsuki and Mei’s House from My Neighbor Totoro, built among existing camphor trees that predate the construction. Mononoke Village recreates the ironworks and settlement from Princess Mononoke using traditional timber framing and thatching methods. The Valley of Witches combines structures from Howl’s Moving Castle and Kiki’s Delivery Service into a coherent European townscape. The Ghibli Grand Warehouse, the only indoor area, houses exhibition halls with rotating displays of animation cels and production materials.

Studio Ghibli designed the park to alter the existing terrain as little as possible. Buildings follow the natural slope of the land, and pathways wind around mature trees rather than cutting through them. This construction approach accounts for the uneven footing, varying elevations, and the way structures seem to settle into the landscape rather than sit on top of it.

Visitors encounter specific, tangible details: the brands of canned goods in Calcifer’s kitchen, the handwriting on desk calendars, the wear patterns on wooden stairs. Without guided tours, character actors, or timed shows, visitors move through these spaces at their own pace. The experience resembles walking through a permanent film set where the props are functional objects and the architecture operates as real built space rather than façade.

TOKYO Rainbow Summer Festival

Experience a festival in a cool indoor setting to avoid the extreme heat! “TOKYO Rainbow Summer Festival,” where digital and Japanese styles fuse, is being held!

Tokyo’s summers have made the idea of an outdoor summer festival increasingly difficult. As record-breaking heatwaves continue year after year, attention is turning toward “indoor outing spots” — places where people can play to their heart’s content while escaping the severe daytime heat. TOKYO Rainbow Summer Festival, planned by LED TOKYO, was created with this exact situation in mind. The goal is straightforward: to let visitors enjoy the excitement unique to a summer festival all day long, in a cool and comfortable environment, without worrying about midsummer heat or sudden weather changes. The event positions itself as an attractive “indoor festival spot” where the beauty of Wa (Japanese harmony), a traditional Japanese sensibility, fuses with modern technology.

Inside the venue, new-sense experiences that blend the real and the digital are everywhere. Giant LED visions surrounding the studio project powerful digital fireworks, stalls such as ring toss and shooting galleries have been given diverse digital effects, and immersive games respond to the player’s movements. The audience is deliberately broad: families looking for a cool, comfortable place to play during summer vacation; couples and friends who want to leave with photogenic memories; and visitors from overseas who wish to experience Japan’s “festival culture” as art. Whatever the reason for coming, anyone regardless of age or nationality can forget their daily routine and spend a special, heart-pounding moment. Why not visit the venue and experience these new-sense fusions of the real and digital for yourself?

“TOKYO Rainbow Summer Festival” Content Introduction

① An emotional, cool “Digital Japanese Space” colored by giant LEDs

The centerpiece is a new-sense immersive space in which traditional Japanese festival decorations — yagura towers, lanterns — synchronize with the giant LED visions that line the studio walls. Despite being firmly indoors, the venue is filled with images whose motifs come from Japanese summer: powerful digital fireworks, goldfish, water lilies, taiko drums, and starry skies. These visuals shift and change, giving the whole space the feel of a festival night without the wait, the crowding, or the heat. Every angle is perfectly Instagrammable, and visitors can leave photogenic summer memories in their favorite outing outfit.

② Sparkling stalls, and luxury prizes such as televisions!

The traditional festival fair is updated with digital effects. Cyber ring toss, shooting galleries, and scooping games that emit vibrant light form the core lineup, and these are games that both adults and children can become absorbed in. There are also plenty of thrilling attractions for everyone, including a “Garapon lottery” where visitors can aim for luxury prizes such as televisions. It is the familiar festival atmosphere, rebuilt with a layer of glow and technology on top.

③ Play comfortably in a cool indoor setting! “Immersive Sports Games”

Interactive games let visitors step into the action physically. The visuals synchronize in real time with the player’s actual movements, making each round feel immediate and responsive. At the time of opening, two types will be available: “Bowling” and “Soccer.” Because the venue is a cool indoor space with air conditioning, visitors can play whole-body activities at full intensity, without the fatigue that the summer heat would cause outdoors. It is active play in comfort, suitable for children and adults alike.

④ Cheers with ice-cold Ramune!

Ramune, a must-have item at any Japanese summer festival, will be sold ice-cold at the venue entrance and near the deck. It is perfect as a break while strolling through Odaiba Marine Park, and it brings a familiar taste of festival culture to the indoor setting.

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What is Odaiba?

Odaiba is a man-made island in Tokyo Bay, originally built in the 1850s as a series of fortress batteries to protect the city from sea attack. The land was later redeveloped, and the district now serves as a waterfront commercial and leisure area connected to central Tokyo by the Rainbow Bridge and several rail and subway lines.

The island contains a number of large shopping complexes, including DiverCity and Aqua City. A full-scale Unicorn Gundam statue stands outside DiverCity, and the digital-art collective teamLab has a permanent exhibition on the waterfront. The promenade along the bay offers clear views of the Tokyo skyline and the bridge; on summer evenings it is also noticeably cooler than much of the city.

For the Tokyo Rainbow Summer Festival 2026, Odaiba’s open spaces and existing infrastructure will host a digital-oriented summer program. The event includes digital fireworks, projection-mapped lanterns, and an interactive bon-dance floor, adapting traditional festival activities to the district’s technological character.