The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, or Tochō, is one of Shinjuku’s most recognisable landmarks. Home to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, completed in 1990 and designed by architect Kenzo Tange, this iconic building now serves as the backdrop for a projection mapping show and has been certified by Guinness World Records as the largest permanent display of its kind in the world!

 

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From sunset to about 9 pm, the building transforms into a huge canvas expressing a variety of art with light and sound. The shows follow a truly extensive calendar for every taste that varies between weekdays, weekends and holidays

On 27 April this year, the show “Godzilla: Attack on Tokyo!” debuted: a huge 100-metre Godzilla destroys Tochō and beyond! A real destructive attack on the metropolis!

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Shinjuku was the backdrop for the epic battle between Godzilla and King Ghidorah in the 1991 movie, and this year, on the 70th anniversary of the first 1954 movie, Godzilla attacked the city’s landmark!

We believe that being amazed watching such a show is a necessity! So everyone keep your eyes on it!

If you want to be kept up-to-date on the screening schedule and not miss anything, please visit tokyoprojectionmappingproject.jp

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