“DIG SHIBUYA 2024” will be held for three days from January 12th (Friday) to January 14th (Sunday), 2024, and will be held in Shibuya, which is a hub of various cultures and has attracted domestic and international technology companies and startups in recent years. In light of the fact that Shibuya is attracting a lot of attention, this event will allow residents and visitors to Shibuya to experience art that incorporates the latest technology up close.
This event is a collaborative event with domestic and international art x tech projects, including Los Angeles-based FriendsWithYou as the main artist.
Shinko Nagada, Director General of Shibuya Mirai Design, who has been responsible for promoting and supporting the implementation of cutting-edge technology in Shibuya Ward, will be navigating the Shibuya Ward Tourism Association-certified tour “Nitcher Travel” that will be held for inbound tourists. I have decided to serve.
The tour will include guidance from Startbahn's Taihei Shi, who was in charge of DIG SHIBUYA's art planning, as well as a special experiential tour where you can interact with related parties and artists. An interpreter will also accompany the tour, making it a tour that can be enjoyed by inbound tourists as well. This is the first time that "Nitcher Tour", officially recognized by the Shibuya Ward Tourism Association, is targeting inbound tourists as a tour targeting Shibuya.
Tour overview
Date: January 12, 2024 (Friday) 13:30~19:00
Price: 8,500 yen (tax included)
Overview/Application: https://note.com/nicher_travel/n/nf318c55e26a6 (Japanese version)
https://www.nichertravel.jp/tour-en/013 (English version)
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13:30-14:20 Guidance/SLOTH rooftop (approx. 50 minutes)
Taihei Shisei of Startbahn, who was in charge of DIG SHIBUYA's art planning, and Yoshiaki Nakata of "Proof of X" will provide tour guidance.
14:20-14:40 “CULTURE LAB.” tour/SLOTH (approx. 20 minutes)
Tour the works of ``CULTURE LAB.'' displayed in the gallery on the second floor.
14:50-15:30 Open recruitment program tour/Shibuya Ward Labor Welfare Hall (approx. 40 minutes)
Visit the works of "Academimic" and "Useless Prototyping Studio." This work is an approach from ARTxTECH to papers and quantum black hole research that are rarely encountered.
15:45-16:05 “FriendsWithYou” work tour/Yoyogi Park (approx. 20 minutes)
Tour the huge art by DIG SHIBUYA's main artist "FriendsWithYou".
16:20-16:40 “Proof of X” exhibition tour/Shibuya PARCO (approx. 20 minutes)
We toured the program of ``Proof of X,'' an exhibition that focuses on ``profile images,'' which have evolved as blockchain technology advances.
17:00-17:50 Talk session/Spotify O-East (approx. 50 minutes)
A talk show titled "Talk about SCRAMBLE NIGHT ART" featuring JACKSON kaki of "Refraction" and Kyoko Kuno, a member of the selection committee for the DIG SHIBUYA program.
*You can also enjoy drinks and food.
17:50-18:00 Free time
18:00-18:15 “Cyber Namu Namu” work tour/Spotify O-East (approx. 15 minutes)
This time, we plan to develop a program using 3D city data of Shibuya. Enjoy the light production of technology and Buddhist art.
18:15-19:00 MEET UP/Spotify O-East (approx. 45 minutes)
A MEET UP will be held between tour participants and Yugien members. Enjoy your special time!
DIG SHIBUYA 2024 Overview
Date: January 12th (Friday) – January 14th (Sunday), 2024
Location: Areas around Shibuya Koen-dori, public spaces such as Yoyogi Park Keyaki Namiki, Shibuya Kitaya Park, surrounding gallery spaces, Spotify O-EAST, etc.
Participation fee: Free (however, some programs require a fee)
Sponsor: SHIBUYA CREATIVE TECH Executive Committee
Co-sponsor: Shibuya Ward
Sponsored by: Shibuya Tourism Association, Shibuya Mirai Design, Tokyo Civic Creative Base Tokyo (application pending)
Support: 2020 Japan Expo 2.0 Project (subsidized type) (Japan Arts Council/Agency for Cultural Affairs)
Art planning/Migration policy planning (provided by FUN FAN NFT): Start Barn Co., Ltd.
Official site: https://digshibuya.com/ (Japanese version)/ https://digshibuya.com/en/ (English edition)
Related Sites: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/searchrlp/company_id/131142
