Kadinje K.K. has produced and developed Mixed Reality exhibition contents to be exhibited in the "Welcome to the Kabuki-za Theater," an inbound exhibition organized by Shochiku Co. (Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Toshihiro Takasugi, President & CEO), at Expo 2010 2.0.

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Press release from Shochiku Co.

Outline of the event

Venue: Kabuki-za Gallery
Period: November 19 (Sun) ~ 25 (Sat), 2023
Hours: 10:30~17:30 (last admission 17:00)
Admission: Free

■Kabuki-za Gallery Exhibits

　We have prepared a variety of exhibits, from the history of the Kabuki-za Theater to information on how to enjoy Kabuki, which can be enjoyed even by those who are new to Kabuki.
　In addition, the QRTranslator ( https://jp.qrtranslator.com/), a system that allows visitors to view the exhibits not only in Japanese but also in multiple languages, will be introduced on a trial basis. By scanning the QR code placed in front of each exhibition panel with your smartphone, you can view the contents translated into each language from the web page.

MixedReality: New experience content using Mixed Reality (MR) technology

　Screenings of video works will also be held in the Kibikicho Hall of the Kabuki-za Gallery.
　By wearing an MR headset, the audience will be able to enjoy a new listening experience, including multilingual subtitles floating in the space and virtual effects.

Screening of films

Title: " Ume-oh-maru ga kiru ni kiru: Ume-oh obi no hikiai" (planned, produced, and written by Kabuki-za Gallery)
Description: A documentary-style film closely following Kabuki actor Ainosuke Kataoka as he takes the form of "Ume-oh-maru" in the Kabuki play "Kurumabiki" and goes on stage.
The film is a documentary-style film that closely follows Kataoka Ainosuke as he appears on stage in the Kabuki play "Kurumabiki.

Cast: Ainosuke Kataoka
Became a chambermaid of Kataoka Rozaemon XIII in 1981 and made his first stage appearance under the name Kataoka Chiyomaru.
Became an adopted son of Kataoka Hidetaro in 1992 and assumed the name Kataoka Ainosuke as the sixth generation.

MR headset for viewing (Hololens2)

　The MR headset "HoloLens2 " used in this project is a holographic computer that integrates the physical and digital worlds, powered by Windows. For more information, please refer to the following websites:
https://www.microsoft.com/jajp/hololens/
Microsoft Japan Corporation
https://www.microsoft.com/jajp/

Microsoft and HoloLens are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

We are cooperating in the development of MR content for this work, which can be viewed using the aforementioned Hololens2.

Venue

Kabuki-za Gallery
Kabuki-za Tower 5F, 4-12-15 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
https://www.shochiku.co.jp/play/theater/kabukiza/ginza-kabukiza/gallery/

*"Kibikicho Hall" is an exhibition hall in the Kabuki-za Gallery.

MR CONTENT DEVELOPMENT COMPANY

MR contents production: Shochiku Co.
Music production: Shochiku Showbiz Studio Co.
Subtitling: Earphone Guide Inc.
MR design and CG production: HERE.
System development: Kadince Inc.

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2023 Japan Expo 2.0 Project (Subsidy Type)
(Japan Arts Council/Agency for Cultural Affairs)

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