SHIBUYA CREATIVE TECH Executive Committee
Digital Garage, Inc.
REDCLIFF, Inc.
— A Tech x Art Spectacle in the Skies Above Shibuya, Part of “DIG SHIBUYA 2025” this February —
REDCLIFF Inc. (Head Office: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Koumei Sasaki), a company specializing in the planning and operation of drone shows, will produce the “DIG SHIBUYA DG DRONE SHOW,” part of the “DIG SHIBUYA 2025” art and technology festival to be held from Saturday, February 8 to Tuesday, February 11, 2025. The drone show will take place in the skies above the Shibuya area on one of the evenings during the event (Note 1).
Drones Light Up the Shibuya Night Sky
Since 2021, REDCLIFF has produced drone shows with fleets ranging from 300 to 2,025 drones across Japan. In addition to revitalizing local communities, the company has made several groundbreaking achievements, including launching Japan’s first drones equipped with fireworks (Note 2) and collaborating with High Great Innovation Technology Development Co., Ltd. in Shenzhen, China to set a Guinness World Record™ for “largest aerial display” using 7,998 drones (Note 3).
For this production, REDCLIFF will collaborate with Digital Garage, Inc. (TSE Prime: 4819; Head Office: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President & Group CEO: Kaoru Hayashi), and the SHIBUYA CREATIVE TECH Executive Committee to present a grand nighttime entertainment experience that blends technology and art. Further details will be announced at a later date.
REDCLIFF is an alumnus of Digital Garage’s accelerator program “Open Network Lab” (Onlab), 25th cohort (2022), and was also selected for the second cohort of “S-Startups,” a certification initiative by the Shibuya Startup Deck public-private consortium in 2024 (Note 4). This project also stands as a testament to the success of public-private initiatives supporting startups.
Notes:
1.To prevent overcrowding, specific dates, times, and locations will not be disclosed in advance.
2.As of May 28, 2024, based on REDCLIFF research.
3.As of September 4, 2024. （ https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000068.000087924.html )
4.As of July 11, 2024. （ https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000123554.html ）
Comment from Ken Hasebe, Mayor of Shibuya City
“Digital Garage has supported us in various initiatives, from startup events to projects like ‘Hachi Pay’ and collaborations with Sapporo City. In the ‘DIG SHIBUYA DG DRONE SHOW,’ a partner program of DIG SHIBUYA 2025, they will work with REDCLIFF, an S-Startups-certified startup, to energize the event. This will be a great opportunity to experience cutting-edge tech and art—please join us in the Shibuya area.”
Comment from Kaoru Hayashi, President & Group CEO, Digital Garage, Inc.
“‘DIG SHIBUYA DG DRONE SHOW’ is a challenge we’ve taken on as a company dedicated to supporting startups. With the help of Shibuya City, Onlab alumni REDCLIFF, and artists from around the world, we aim to express the potential of urban culture and technology through a nighttime spectacle in the Shibuya sky. As a representative of Shibuya’s tech scene, we’ll continue nurturing globally active startups and accelerating next-generation technologies.”
Comment from Koumei Sasaki, CEO, REDCLIFF, Inc.
“We are honored to produce the ‘DIG SHIBUYA DG DRONE SHOW.’ In Shibuya, where innovation and culture intersect, we aim to create a new kind of night sky experience that merges the latest tech with artistic expression. This project embodies the support and insights we’ve gained from Open Network Lab and our partnership with Shibuya City through the S-Startups program. We look forward to sharing this new form of wonder with everyone.”
Event Overview: DIG SHIBUYA DG DRONE SHOW
- Date & Location: To be held once during the DIG SHIBUYA 2025 festival period, in the evening over the Shibuya area
- Organizers: SHIBUYA CREATIVE TECH Executive Committee
- Co-organizer: Digital Garage, Inc.
- Sponsor: Tokyu Land Corporation
Note: To avoid congestion, details regarding the date and location will not be disclosed in advance. The show may be canceled due to weather conditions. For updates, please check the official Digital Garage X (Twitter) account: https://x.com/DigitalGarage
Event Overview: DIG SHIBUYA 2025
- Official Name: DIG SHIBUYA 2025
- Dates: February 8 (Sat) – February 11 (Tue, national holiday), 2025
- Location: Around Shibuya Koen-dori and surrounding areas
- Admission: Free (some programs may require a fee)
- Organizers: SHIBUYA CREATIVE TECH Executive Committee, Japan Arts Council, Agency for Cultural Affairs
- Co-organizer: Shibuya City
- Official Partners: J-WAVE, Digital Garage, Tokyu Corporation, Tokyu Land Corporation, Japan Airlines, PARCO, Blackmagic Design, Flickplay, Mitsui Fudosan, and more
- Partners: Includes Ascot Japan, Infinect, Airbnb Japan, Audio-Technica, Google for Startups, Kracie, KDDI, CyberAgent Legit, Zora Labs, Tower Records, DeNA, Toppan Digital, NEWVIEW (STYLY / PARCO / Loftwork), Peatix Japan, Frit Japan, X Vision, and others
- Supporters: Québec Government Office in Tokyo, Shibuya Station Area Management, Shibukita Partners, Shibuya Scramble Square, Shibuya Newspaper, Finnish Institute in Japan
- Media Partners: ENGAWA (Tokyo Weekender), J-WAVE, CINRA, NiEW
- Endorsements: Tokyo Metropolitan Government (for public art), Shibuya City Tourism Association, Shibuya Future Design
- Collaborators: Civic Creative Base Tokyo [CCBT]
- Project Sponsor: Japan Cultural Expo 2.0 (FY2024 commissioned project)
- Special Cooperation: Shibuya Koen-dori Council, Koen-dori Shopping District Promotion Association, Shibuya Center Shopping District Promotion Association, Shibuya Dogenzaka Shopping District Promotion Association, Hyakkendana Shopping District Association
- URL: https://digshibuya.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digshibuya/