#ENTERTAINMENT | SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024

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Opening Stage/Talk Show

Parasports have begun to integrate into our daily lives, especially since the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics. How will the continued expansion of parasports shape the future of Tokyo? What form will an inclusive society take? Such challenges faced now by para-athletes will be addressed in a talk show designed to explore the intersection of sports and Tokyo in the future.

Implementation period: 0:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. 5/12(Sun)

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Opening Ceremony

The opening ceremony heralds a future in a spectacular way.

Implementation period: 2:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m. 5/17(Fri)

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Opening Speech

In the special talk, astronaut Soichi Noguchi and international best-selling author Anna Rosling Rönnlund will discuss the future from their own perspectives, marking the opening day of Ariake Arena.

Implementation period: 3:00 p.m.-3:40 p.m./5:30 p.m.-6:10 p.m. 5/17(Fri)

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Near Future Omnibus Drama

Two dramas have been produced, envisioning daily life in Tokyo in 2050 where AI and robots are commonplace, based on the imagination of creators and actors. Join us to contemplate “our Tokyo” of 2025!

Implementation period: 5/18(Sat)-5/19(Sun)

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HEAVEN ARTIST STAGE

A street performer officially certified by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, known as “Heaven Artist,” will bring excitement to the stage.

Implementation period: 0:15 p.m.-0:45 p.m./3:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m. 5/18(Sat)
3:15 p.m.-3:45 p.m./5:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m. 5/19(Sun)

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Electric Tech: GENKI LABO Science Live

A science live show will be held, offering children and their parents an opportunity to explore the mechanisms behind technologies and energy through engaging scientific experiments. The show will feature Genki Ichioka, a visiting researcher at the University of Tokyo and a popular science artist on YouTube. (This program is a special feature to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Kodomo no Kagaku magazine.)

Implementation period: 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. 5/18(Sat)
1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. 5/19(Sun)

Experience

Superhuman Sports Challenge 2050

Visitors will be sure to feel the excitement as they witness spectacular next-generation sports, including "HADO," where players manipulate "energy balls" and "barriers" using AR and motion sensing technologies.

Implementation period: 1:30 p.m.-2:40 p.m. 5/18(Sat)

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MPLUSPLUS LED DANCE SHOW

There will be performances illuminated by the dynamic hues of LED lighting, featuring dancers from MPLUSPLUS, a creative technologist group engaged in planning and directing stage performances. They use sounds, images, and lights for various international events, including the "Carnext 2023 World Baseball Classic™"

Implementation period: 5:00 p.m.-5:20 p.m. 5/18(Sat)

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Public Viewing “Near Future Omnibus Drama"

Two dramas will be shown, presenting future lifestyles of Tokyo as imagined and expressed by creators and actors.

Implementation period: 5:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m. 5/18(Sat)
0:15 p.m.-0:45 p.m. 5/19(Sun)
11:15 a.m.-11:45 a.m. 5/25(Sat)
11:15 a.m.- 11:45 a.m. 5/26(Sun)

Exhibition

Illumination of the Telecom Center Building with Green Energy

The Telecom Center building will be illuminated with green energy generated by hydrogen and solar power, informing a wider audience about a town that is at the forefront of decarbonization efforts.

Implementation period: 6:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m. 5/18(Sat)

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WAO!DANCE

This updated version of a traditional “ondo” dance features performances choreographed by Fishboy, set to a musical piece blending Japanese and futuristic elements composed by artist Nariaki Obukuro.

Implementation period: 6:10 p.m.-6:50 p.m. 5/18(Sat)

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DJ NIGHT PARTY feat.EDO

The program presents futuristic forms of entertainment that blend traditional performing arts dating back to the Edo period with modern performances, showcasing Japan’s cultural richness to the world. Featuring a DJ, the program presents immersive live performances globally, while providing an enjoyable experience for the audience to listen to, see, and participate in.

Implementation period: 7:30 p.m.-8:45 p.m. 5/18(Sat)
7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. 5/25(Sat)

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Public Viewing “Superhuman Sports”

The public viewing features powerful demonstrations of next-generation sports, including AR e-sport HADO to be held at Ariake Arena.

Implementation period: 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. 5/19(Sun)

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Panel Discussion

What considerations and actions should we focus on for the future? Experts will discuss these topics in panel discussions, each focusing on one of seven different themes.

Implementation period: 5/19(Sun)-5/21(Tue)

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Tsunaguruma Parade/WAO!DANCE

The program introduces an updated version of traditional Japanese “ondo” dancing. It features on-stage dancing performances choreographed by dancer FISHBOY, set to a song composed by artist Nariaki Obukuro, blending traditional Japanese and futuristic elements.

Implementation period: 7:30 p.m.-8:15 p.m. 5/19(Sun)

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yama SPECIAL LIVE

Experience a special live performance by the iconic modern artist "yama." The artist's song "Seimei," composed to rally support for the SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024 Showcase Program, will inspire all those involved in shaping the future.

Implementation period: 7:00 p.m.-7:40 p.m. 5/21(Tue)

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Regional Group Performance

The Oi Gongen Daiko Hozon-kai (Oi Society for Preserving Gongen Daiko), based in Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, will showcase its taiko drum performances.

Implementation period: 2:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m. 5/26(Sun)

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Public Viewing “yama SPECIAL LIVE”

A special live performance by yama, featuring the artist singing “Seimei” (Statement), a new song themed around the Showcase Program of SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024, will be showcased on a screen at this public viewing event.

Implementation period: 5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. 5/26(Sun)