In 2024, the project will be held under the theme “Harbor Night Dream.” There are many possibilities for using public spaces in ways that contribute to the activation of the night economy. Leveraging the experience of “Smart Illumination” (*1), an initiative that combines energy-saving technology and art to create a new nightscape in Yokohama since the Great East Japan Earthquake, the FUTURESCAPE PROJECT is once again focusing on “night” in recent years. While collaborating with the creative illumination project “Yorunoyo,” of Yokohama city, we are developing the “FUTURESCAPE PROJECT.”

The theme of this year embodies the idea of a unique, one-day-only experience, like a dream. Aiming to create rich public spaces where both children and adults can enjoy time together, the project offers experiences that spark a sense of wonder and opportunities to encounter new cultures.

(*1) Smart Illumination : An international art event held from 2011 to 2019. It proposed a new nightscape of Yokohama by combining cutting-edge energy-saving technology with the creativity of art. The event was triggered by the power shortages caused by the Great East Japan Earthquake, and has been realized through the joint efforts of artists, universities, businesses, citizens, and various other organizations.

(*2)Illumination Spectacle in Yokohama “yorunoyo 2024″The largest illumination event in Japan, “yorunoyo 2024,” will light up the entire city. Spectacular shows animate the harbor waterfront, historic buildings, and modern skyscrapers with light and music. Highlights include large-scale projection mapping at the Osanbashi Yokohama International Passenger Terminal and interactive light displays at Yamashita Park, transforming winter nights into a stunningly illuminated Yokohama.
Dates: December 5 (Thu) – December 30 (Mon) 2024, 17:00 – 21:05
Venue: Yokohama Central Waterfront Area (Osanbashi Yokohama International Passenger Terminal, Yamashita Park, and more)
Official Website: https://yorunoyo.yokohama/