Cinematic Tokyo Program

Cinematic Tokyo Program

Tokyo Tourism Paradox -Cinematic Visualizer-

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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.

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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.

Screening

Screening Venue

VenueScheduleTicket Reservation
MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives2026.05.30 [Sat] 10:30-12:20

Online Screening

OnlinescheduleOnline Screening
Online Screening2026.05.25 [Mon] - 2026.06.10 [Wed]

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KODANSHA Ltd.

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Nihonchokuhan Inc.

Event
Partner

TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY

MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives

Creative Partner

TYO Inc.

Media Partners

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Tokyo Weekender

TOKYO HEADLINE

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Venue Supporter

NTT Urban Development Corporation

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