Japan's First 360-Degree Projection Mapping Opens in Osaka

Japan's first 360-degree projection mapping show is set to open at the Osaka City Museum of Fine Arts on October 10, according to organizers. The immersive experience will transform the historic building into a world of light, music, and seasonal imagery. A preview was held for the media before the public opening, showcasing images representing the changing seasons projected across the museum's walls, ceilings, and columns.

The show synchronizes with Vivaldi's "The Four Seasons," creating an atmosphere with shifting colors and images depicting spring, summer, autumn, and winter. Located in the museum's central hall, visitors can enjoy the panoramic display while sitting on beanbag cushions. Five performances will be held each evening, starting at 5:45 p.m., each lasting around 30 minutes.

The attraction aims to stimulate Osaka's nighttime economy, with five shows scheduled from October 10 through January 2027. Bad weather, including typhoons, is forecasted to impact Japan's Ogasawara Islands during the three-day weekend from October 10 to 12. Additionally, a series of cyberattacks have affected businesses and exposed personal information records across Japan.