RYUICHI SAKAMOTO ＋ SHIRO TAKATANI AMBIENT KYOTO - TOKYO Admission Ticket (Minato-ku, Tokyo)
- Ryuichi Sakamoto and Shiro Takatani's 'async ‒ immersion,' which received great acclaim in 2023, is being recreated for a limited time at Azabudai Hills in Tokyo on the same scale as the Kyoto exhibition.
- Conveniently located within walking distance of Tokyo Tower and teamLab Borderless.
- Advance tickets are now on sale, including a special sticker bonus.
- Enjoy smooth entry with a QR code, no ticket exchange required.
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| Ticket type | E-ticket (direct entry) |
| Exhibit type | Art exhibits |
| Transport convenience | Near city center |
Product Info
- About the Exhibition -
'async ‒ immersion' is an installation work based on Ryuichi Sakamoto's 2017 album 'async,' featuring visuals by Shiro Takatani and spatial audio by ZAK.
'async ‒ immersion,' which garnered significant acclaim at 'AMBIENT KYOTO 2023,' returns this summer to the Azabudai Hills Gallery in Tokyo.
This is the first time this work will be exhibited in Tokyo on the same scale as 'AMBIENT KYOTO 2023,' featuring a massive 26.4m screen. The audio has been reconstructed to suit the space of the Azabudai Hills Gallery.
As the relationship between sound and visuals constantly shifts over time, the audience's senses are gently swayed, leading them into the depths of the work's world.
It is more than just watching. It is more than just listening. Experience a one-of-a-kind immersion where the music, visuals, sound, space, and you become one.
- Exhibition Period -
August 28, 2026 (Fri) - October 25, 2026 (Sun)
- Opening Hours -
Weekdays: 10:00-19:00
Weekends and Holidays: 10:00-20:00
*Last admission is 30 minutes before closing.
*The gallery will close at 18:00 only on September 11 (Fri).
Ryuichi Sakamoto / Born in Tokyo in 1952. He completed his master's degree at Tokyo University of the Arts. He made his solo debut in 1978 with "Thousand Knives." In the same year, he participated in the formation of YMO. After the group disbanded in 1983, he released albums such as "Ongaku Zukan," "BEAUTY," "async," and "12," and his continued pursuit of innovative sounds earned him worldwide acclaim. In film music, he won numerous awards, including the British Academy Film Award for Best Original Score for "Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence," and the Academy Award for Best Original Score, Golden Globe Award, and Grammy Award for "The Last Emperor." He also actively crossed boundaries into the art world, composing stage works such as "LIFE" and "TIME," and large-scale installation exhibitions in South Korea, China, and Japan. He frequently addressed environmental and peace issues, founding the forest conservation organization "more trees." He also established the "Tohoku Youth Orchestra" to support musical activities for children in disaster-stricken areas. He passed away on March 28, 2023. ©︎Photo by Neo Sora ©2020 KAB Inc.
Shiro Takatani / In 1984, while a student at Kyoto City University of Arts, he began his activities as a member of "Dumb Type," and has been involved in the production of performances and installation works using various media. Since then, he has performed and exhibited in theaters, museums, and art centers around the world. Since 1998, he has been working on individual projects in parallel with his activities with Dumb Type. His major recent activities include the world premiere of the theater piece "TIME" with Ryuichi Sakamoto at the Netherlands Festival in 2021. In 2022, Dumb Type, with Ryuichi Sakamoto as a new member, presented the new work "2022" at the Japan Pavilion of the Venice Biennale International Art Exhibition. In 2023, the Venice Biennale homecoming exhibition "Dumb Type | 2022: remap" was held at the Artizon Museum (Tokyo). In the spring of 2024, "TIME" was performed at the New National Theatre (Tokyo) and ROHM Theatre Kyoto. Currently, his installation "WINDOWS" is on display at Museum Tower Kyobashi (Tokyo).
The exhibited work "async - immersion" is an installation piece based on Ryuichi Sakamoto's 2017 album "async," composed of video by Shiro Takatani and spatial sound by ZAK. It was first exhibited at <AMBIENT KYOTO 2023> as "Ryuichi Sakamoto + Shiro Takatani | async - immersion 2023" and received a great response. This work can be said to be the culmination of the "async" series, which was developed under the concept of "installation music," a concept that Sakamoto pursued to "install sound three-dimensionally in space." As the title "async" suggests, the video created by Takatani responds to the sound but is not perfectly synchronized. In a time in which the relationship between sound and video is constantly changing, the viewer's senses are quietly wavering and led into the depths of the world of the work. It is not just about watching. It is not just about listening. It invites you to a one-time immersive experience in which the music, video, sound, space, and you become one. ©︎Ryuichi Sakamoto + Shiro Takatani | async - immersion 2023｜Photo: Satoshi Nagare
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【About Tickets】
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【About Disability Discounts】
・Upon presentation of a disability certificate (Physical Disability Certificate, Rehabilitation Certificate, Mental Disability Health and Welfare Certificate, Ai-no-Techo, or Atomic Bomb Survivor Health Handbook), the certificate holder and one accompanying person are admitted for free. No advance reservation for a timed-entry ticket is required. Please present your disability certificate at the information counter when you arrive.
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Please note that the exhibition period, opening hours, etc., may be subject to change. For the latest information, please check our official social media accounts and website. Last entry is 30 minutes before closing time.
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Location Name: Azabudai Hills Gallery
Address: Japan, 5-8-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0001, Azabudai Hills Garden Plaza A, MB FloorCancellation Policy
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