Kobe City: Projection Mapping to be projected on Rokko Island

Press Release (April 22, 2024)
Inland and Waterfront Planning Division, Urban Bureau
In February 2021, on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the opening of the city, Rokko Island formulated a vision for the future of the city to realize further revitalization of the city, and is currently working on its realization.
　In order to enhance the nighttime enjoyment, improve the living environment, and increase the ability to attract visitors, we have installed a projection mapping system on the exterior wall of Kobe Fashion Plaza. Various contents are scheduled to be projected, taking advantage of the building’s distinctive exterior. On April 26 (Friday), the first day of projection, we will unveil the projection system, so please come and visit us.

The photo shows the test projection.

Outline of the projection mapping projection

(1) Start date

Friday, April 26, 2024 – *Free of charge

About the unveiling

Date: Friday, April 26, 2024, 18:50
Location: West side of Kobe Fashion Plaza (2-9-1 Naka, Koyocho, Higashinada-ku)
Content: Introduction of works by creators, etc.

(2) Hours

Everyday 19:00 – 21:30 (see “(5) Schedule” for projection plan)
*Projections may not be shown in case of inclement weather, etc.

(3) Location (see (6) Location for details)

West side of Kobe Fashion Plaza, Rokko Island (2-9-1 Naka, Koyocho, Higashinada-ku, Tokyo)
*About 100m (1 minute walk) from Island Center Station on the Rokko Liner

(4) Contents

1) Seasonal contents (3 min.) *Contents to be projected will be changed for each season.
These contents express the four seasons of Kobe. Images utilizing the distinctive exterior and expressing the four seasons of Kobe will be shown on a large, powerful screen.

The image above is the content of “Spring”.

(2) Sea contents (1 minute, 5 types)
The building is used as a large water tank, and sea creatures are represented swimming around.
(Animals appearing: dolphins, whales, killer whales, snappers, octopuses, etc.)

(5) Schedule

7:00 p.m. – 1) Seasonal content (3 minutes x 2 times) *The same content will be projected twice.
7:30 p.m. – 2) Ocean contents (dolphins and whales, 1 minute each)
8:00 p.m. – 1) Seasonal contents (3 minutes x 2 times) *The same contents will be projected twice.
20:30～ ②Sea contents (Orca, snapping turtle, 1min. each)
21:00～ ①Seasonal contents (3min. x 2 times) *The same contents will be projected twice.
9:30 p.m. – (2) Ocean contents (octopus and whale, 1 min. each)

(6) Location (around 2-9-1 Naka, Koyocho, Higashinada-ku, Tokyo)