Cinematic Tokyo Program
Tokyo Tourism Paradox -Cinematic Visualizer-
Online

In a near-future Tokyo pushed to the extreme of hyper-tourism, first-time visitor James is captivated by a carefully staged “Tokyo experience,” but gradually begins to realize that the city is an illusion. In a metropolis designed to be seen, what will he ultimately encounter?
- Director
- Hiroki Yamaguchi
- Time
- 0:06:55
- Country
- Japan
- Genre
- Sci-Fi
- Year
- 2026
Director

Hiroki Yamaguchi
Film director and CEO of Gaumapix. Since Hellevator: The Bottled Fools (Award winner of the Fantasia International Film Festival 2004), he has worked as both director and editor for live-action films. After the selection of the AI film IMPROVEMENT CYCLE at the 2024 Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival in Korea, he started incorporating generative AI into his film and video productions. In 2025, the AI film GRANDMALEVIT was released theatrically. He also works as an advisor on AI filmmaking.
Screening
Screening Venue
| Venue | Schedule | Ticket Reservation |
|---|---|---|
| MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives | 2026.05.30 [Sat] 10:30-12:20 |
Online Screening
| Online | schedule | Online Screening |
|---|---|---|
| Online Screening | 2026.05.25 [Mon] - 2026.06.10 [Wed] |


























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This work was created entirely using generative AI. While incorporating the strange and uncanny expressions that AI excels at, it also employs visuals that closely resemble live action, building a distinctive personal world.