On New Year’s Eve, as we bid farewell to the year,
we invite you to experience “Happy New Year Tokyo 2026” —
a countdown event where you can feel the charm of Tokyo and the excitement for the year ahead.
ABOUT
Event dates
2025.12.31WED
9:30p.m.Doors open 10:00p.m.–Pre-event program 11:30p.m.–countdown event
The event is scheduled to end at around 12:10 a.m.
Venue
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building – Citizens’ Plaza and surrounding areas
Program
Countdown Event Featuring Projection Mapping, Stage Events, and More
With the theme of tradition and innovation, the essence of Tokyo’s charm,
we present a dazzling countdown event featuring content symbolizing Japan and the city of Tokyo,
including spectacular projection mapping inspired
by the worldview of internationally acclaimed artist Mika Ninagawa with EiM,
a cutting-edge immersive live performance by Japan’s iconic virtual singer Hatsune Miku,
a "Kawaii Dance Show" starring Hello Kitty and friends, and a performance by breakdancer Shigekix.
Projection Mapping Artists
- Mika Ninagawa with EiM
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Mika Ninagawa
Photographer, film director, contemporary artist
While focusing on photography, she has also worked on many films, videos, and spatial installations.
She has received numerous awards, including the Kimura Ihei Photography Award. She has directed five feature films, including "Helter Skelter" (2012), and the Netflix series "FOLLOWERS" (2020).
She has published over 120 photo books, held over 150 solo exhibitions, and more than 130 group exhibitions, actively presenting her work both in Japan and abroad.
https://mikaninagawa.comEiM
The creative team includes artist Mika Ninagawa, scientist and EiM producer Hiroaki Miyata, video director Hiroshi Nagoya, and music producer and sound director Manato Kemmochi. She forms diverse teams for each project.
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Tokyo Rebirth — A journey of the city's soul through the abyss and rebirth -
This work captures the city as a living entity, depicting the transformative energy that lurks within.
A megalopolis like Tokyo is a place where information and light flow endlessly, and chaos and order, life and death pulsate in conflict.Looking deeply into its depths, color and light erupt from within the rigid structure, eventually blossoming into flowers. It is a sight of the "power of life" overflowing beyond the city's surface.
As sound and light resonate, the city changes its appearance as if breathing, quietly enveloping the viewer.
At this moment, when the end and the beginning intersect, the city seems to awaken once again.
Performers
- Shigekix
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A breakdancer who has won over 50 world championships and represents Japan in both name and reality.
In 2020, he became the youngest winner in the world at the Red Bull BC One World Final.
He also won the JDSF All Japan Breaking Championship three times in a row in 2021, 2022, and 2023.
He won a gold medal at the 2023 Asian Games and has been selected to compete in the 2024 Paris Olympics, where he served as the flag bearer for both the opening and closing ceremonies.
- Hatsune Miku
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She is Japan's leading virtual singer.
She is also software that allows anyone to sing by inputting lyrics and melody.
Creators from all over the world have created and posted music using Hatsune Miku, which has sparked a major movement.
She is currently active in a variety of fields, including cutting-edge live performances.
© Crypton Future Media, INC.
- Hello Kitty, My Melody,
Kuromi, and Go-chan -
Sanrio characters Hello Kitty, My Melody, Kuromi, and Go-chan will perform a kawaii dance show together on New Year's Eve!
The song is "KAWAII FESTIVAL" (lyrics and music by Hyadain, choreography by MIKIKO).
© 2025 SANRIO CO., LTD. APPROVAL NO. P171007-1
- MPLUSPLUS DANCERS
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"Redefining performance with technology."
This next-generation performance team combines cutting-edge technology from MPLUSPLUS.
Using LED lighting and video effects, they create a one-of-a-kind stage that appeals to all five senses, pioneering new possibilities in entertainment.
ENTRY
Application Period
From 2:00 p.m.(JST), Wednesday, November 12, 2025
until 11:59 p.m.(JST), Sunday, December 7, 2025
Application Capacity
Approx. 2,000 participants
Each application can include up to four people (including the applicant).
If the number of applications exceeds the capacity, participants will be selected by lottery.
How to Apply
Please apply via
the application form below.
Notification of Results
Successful applicants will be notified via the email address registered in the application form by Monday, December 15, 2025.
Please note that only successful applicants will be contacted.We appreciate your understanding.
- About Email Reception Settings
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Please make sure you can receive emails from the following domain by adjusting your spam or email filter settings:
@tokyo-nighttime-project25.jp
- Remarks
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- ・ Please come by public transportation.
- ・ The event may be canceled or the program may be changed in the event of bad weather.
- ・ In the event of a cancellation, we will contact you by 7:00 PM on Tuesday, December 30th, via the email address registered on the application form.
- ・ The event may also be canceled on the day if sudden changes in weather occur.
- ・ The event will finish after midnight. Please check your public transportation options before attending.
- ・ All tickets are for standing only. There will be no chairs or cloakroom available. Please bring only essential belongings.
- ・ As the event will be held outdoors at night, please take adequate measures to keep warm.
ACCESS
Venue access
By Train
JR Shinjuku Station (West Exit): about 10 minutes on foot
Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line – Nishi-Shinjuku Station: about 10 minutes on foot
Toei Oedo Line – Tochomae Station: right nearby
By Bus
Get off at “Shinjuku Station West Exit” on any route bus,
then walk about 10 minutes to the venue.
Last train information
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