The options for those looking for a fun evening out in Japan’s capital continue to expand, thanks to the TOKYO Night & Light project, offering regular projection mapping shows against the dramatic, towering backdrop of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building No. 1, just a short walk from Shinjuku Station.

The massive building serves as a canvas for a rotation of artistic projections, using light and sound. The project holds the Guinness World Record for the largest permanent architectural projection-mapped display, covering an impressive 13,904 square meters in projection area.

The rotating programme offers something new every 30 minutes every evening.

Fantastical designs from both domestic and international creators who have received high acclaim at international competitions are projected with precision and world-class luminance thanks to the use of 40 projectors.

Regular screenings feature a variety of different projections, and include subjects as varied as PAC-MAN and a Lunar Cycle projection that changes daily over the course of a month.

Some highlights are the GODZILLA: ATTACK ON TOKYO projection, which includes a 100m-tall appearance by Japan’s most iconic monster. In late November 2024, TOKYO GODZILLAs was introduced, bringing the beloved 70-year-old screen legend back to life.

The Ukiyo projection traces the evolution of Japanese culture and daily life from the Edo period between 1603 and 1868 to contemporary times. For younger visitors, Golden Fortune enchants, while POETIC STRUCTURES captivates fans for modern art with its kaleidoscopic images of Tokyo scenes.

For music fans, the Idol projection features chart-topping anime theme songs by pop duo YOASOBI, while TYO337, which combines traditional Japanese instruments with innovative club music, captivates with its unique tones.