Takanawa Light Journey Illuminates Tokyo’s Newest Urban Hub
Takanawa Light Journey is a limited-time projection mapping event that combines light, sound, water and cutting-edge technology into an immersive experience. The event will be held in Takanawa Gateway City (stylized as TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY), a new district defined by its forward-thinking urban design. Running from Thursday, February 5 to Wednesday, February 11 (which is a national holiday), the event will transform Gateway Park into a futuristic stage after dark.
The program features two main works. “Time Voyage – A Light Path of Memories” traces the neighborhood’s story using large-scale projection mapping synchronized with fountains and lighting — a journey that will take spectators from its history as the site of Japan’s first over-the-sea railway, all the way to its future, showing a vision of the city 100 years from now. Meanwhile, “The Takanawa” offers a more atmospheric experience, pairing visuals of the area with original music created from local ambient sounds such as station chimes and crowd noise.
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Between programs, visitors can walk through “Luminous Gateway,” a photogenic, 3D corridor made of light and smoke.
Set against the backdrop of Takanawa Gateway City — which will celebrate its grand opening on March 28, 2026 — Takanawa Light Journey is an event where visitors can experience cutting-edge technology and catch a glimpse of the city’s future envisioned through light.
