As Tokyo prepares for the 2020 Olympics, "Tokyo Vision" illuminates the night.

From March 21 to 24, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, Tokyo Big Sight, and Panasonic are presenting "Tokyo Vision ~500 Days to Go! Night~," a projection mapping event showcasing the Tokyo 2020 Games and Tokyo's appeal. The event utilizes the walls of the Panasonic Center Tokyo in Koto Ward and Tokyo Big Sight.

On the first day, an opening ceremony was held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Symbol Promenade Park, which overlooks both facilities.

During the opening, members of the university a cappella group "50Fes" and many students performed the song "Ashita ga Aru Sa" (There's Always Tomorrow). This song, sung by the late singer Kyu Sakamoto, was hugely popular during the 1964 Tokyo Olympics.

Former Japanese women's soccer national team member and medalist Homare Sawa and artist Mai Kuraki appeared on stage.

Sawa stated, "The time since Tokyo was chosen to host the Games until today has flown by. For athletes now, this is a crucial period to get themselves in peak condition for the competition." She expressed interest in soccer and the four newly adopted sports, cheering, "It won't be easy, but I want the Japanese women's soccer team to aim for the gold medal."
Kuraki declared, "This is for all the athletes," and passionately performed two songs, "Stand Up" and "Best of Hero," accompanied by her backup dancers.

As the surroundings grew darker, everyone in the venue counted down to the first projection mapping show. An eight-minute main video was projected onto the distinctive wall of Tokyo Big Sight. Set to music that was sometimes dynamic, sometimes lighthearted, the video combined Tokyo's tradition and innovation, vibrant athletes, and the Olympic flame, building anticipation for the Games.
Sawa commented, "I felt so pumped up, I almost wanted to come back as an active player," while Kuraki said, "I was moved. I want to see it again, and I can't wait for the Games."