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For this work, SHIMADA focuses on this dualism of the fireworks festival. Historically, the fireworks displays are known to have contradicting meanings of "festival" and "memorial service/reposing the souls" and have thrived with both aspects.

Artist, SHIMADA Sayaka, using this global yet local symbol "fireworks", as the means of expression, explores the complex culture of Japan filled with the coexistence of concepts even in histories, philosophies, and aesthetics. Since 17th century, it has been evolving together with the local cultures in various regions throughout this nation and come to hold the cultural significance of the country. "Hanabi/Fireworks", enchanting spectacles shared by many around the world, has taken slightly unique development path in Japan. (2) Exhibition title: "Transcending Prayers" Kaitai Shinsho (New Text on Anatomy) × YOSHIGAI Nao The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter × MIYAZAKI Natsujikei Within the screen that resembles a hanging scroll, the artists and creators present the culture and allure of Japan using new perspectives and methods to greet and inspire airport visitors. A monitor has been placed in the center area called the 'honshi,' which is usually adorned by a picture or calligraphy to play videos created by five artists who work in the realm of contemporary Media Arts. In this exhibit, we have added technology and modern interpretations to that traditional media to establish new manifestations. Hanging scrolls mount paintings and calligraphy on places such as alcoves and walls as decoration or to be appreciated. We will exhibit Welcome Art installations at the airport, inviting visitors to experience and appreciate the confluence of traditional Japanese art with a wide range of contemporary Media Arts, including modern forms of entertainment such as manga and animation, as well as other art forms utilizing technology. The incorporation and blending of inherited traditional culture and cutting-edge technology can be highlighted as an allure of Japanese culture. Location: Haneda Airport Terminal 2, 2nd floor Marketplace The Tokyo International Cruise Terminal will host "+A+" (pronounced "Plus A-Plus"), an exhibition of video works on the theme of the sea and the human heart, curated by TAKEKAWA Junichi (a representative of David Watts inc.), known for his work as the Creative Director of MUTEK.JP.

The first, "NEO-KAKEJIKU", infuses traditional hanging scrolls with technology and in a modern interpretation, and the second installation is based on the theme of 'fireworks'. Two installations will be on display at Haneda Airport. This project, allows artists and creators active in the field of Media Arts to create works based on various aspects of Japanese culture and exhibit them at airports and cruise terminals to convey the appeal of Japanese culture. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - The Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, launched an innovative cultural promotion project called "CULTURE GATE to JAPAN" at Haneda airport and the Tokyo International Cruise Terminal for its second year on January 19 th 2022.