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Caretta's Illumination, This year's fantastical "Blue Valley"
Caretta Shiodome, Tokyo's commercial and cultural facility, is hosting the fantastical illumination event "Caretta Illumination 2014 'Canyon d'Azur ~To the Valley of Light~'" from November 13th (until January 12, 2015, excluding January 1st and 2nd).
Details here (Caretta Shiodome Special Site).
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Caretta Shiodome's annual illuminations, known for projection mapping and interactive shows, have created a "Canyon d'Azur" (Blue Canyon) this year using approximately 250,000 LED lights.
At the entrance, a 15-meter-long tunnel called the "Corridor of Light" envelops visitors in 360-degree blue light. Beyond the corridor, a 10-meter-tall pillar of light stands, with a 6-meter-tall white "Carillon Tree" at its base. Visitors can freely ring the bells inside the tree, which also serves as a photo spot.
Additionally, from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM, an approximately 6-minute illumination show set to original music unfolds every 20 minutes (suspended on January 1st and 2nd). Light cascades down from the pillars, candles flicker delicately at times, and grand color changes occur simultaneously, drawing the audience into a story of light with rich expression. Mechanisms that create snowfall and blow soap bubbles further enhance the narrative.
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Show footage (video, no sound) |
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Ahead of the illumination event, a lighting ceremony featuring singer Chris Hart was held on November 12. Hart performed four Christmas-themed songs, captivating the audience with his sweet, clear voice that blended seamlessly with the illumination lights. He remarked, "In my homeland, America, Christmas is a day spent with family. I was surprised to learn that in Japan, it's often spent with a lover," and concluded with "Have a very merry Christmas!"
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As Chris Hart rang the bell,blue lights illuminated simultaneously |
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Scene from the mini-live |
Throughout the event period, Caretta Shiodome is enhancing the illumination experience with coordinated initiatives. These include setting up five photo spots—such as the "Blue Tree" (B1) and the fantastical Blue Cave (B2)—and offering blue drinks and merchandise inspired by "Cannon d'Azur" at its restaurants and shops.
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Caretta Illumination 2014 "Canyon d'Azur ~To the Valley of Light~" |
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