Yokohama Tanabata Festival 2026 Content Introduction [Official Second Release]
The second official announcement for the 'Yokohama Tanabata Festival 2026,' to be held on July 4-5, 2026, at Pacifico Yokohama, has been released. The highlight is the 'Beam Twister,' a next-generation beam performance machine developed by KAST Co., Ltd., offering an immersive light experience. The event also features a cross-promotion campaign with the Yokohama Anpanman Children's Museum and collaborations with the popular social media character 'Gal Neko.'
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Last year, the legendary 'Yokohama Tanabata Festival' attracted approximately 300,000 people to Yamashita Park. This year, moving to Rinko Park & Pacifico Yokohama, we welcome everyone with even more powerful content. The highlight this year is the 'Beam Twister' scheduled for Pacifico Yokohama. It is a next-generation beam performance machine born from the unique development of KAST Co., Ltd., which also handles light productions for various artists such as Mrs. GREEN APPLE, Arashi, Kenshi Yonezu, and UVERworld. The immersive experience of beams woven freely by 12 robot arms will invite viewers into a different space. Equipped with 36 fiber beam devices on a three-layered, 7-meter-long giant arm, the spectacular light intersecting three-dimensionally transforms the entire venue into a fantastic immersive space. Furthermore, a collaboration with a bubble show is also being planned. Enjoy the fantastic experience of 'Next-Generation Beam × Bubbles' created by beams reflecting off countless bubbles. Please enjoy the special scenery unique to the Yokohama Tanabata Festival that can only be experienced here. ■ Beam Twister: July 4 (Sat) - 5 (Sun), 2026, Pacifico Yokohama Exhibition Hall B (*Paid content, scheduled for a complete replacement system by time). There is still plenty more to come for 'Yokohama Tanabata Festival 2026.' We will also be conducting a mutual customer referral campaign with the 'Yokohama Anpanman Children's Museum'! If you present your 'Yokohama Tanabata Festival 2026 Pacifico Yokohama' admission ticket when entering the 2nd/3rd-floor museum (paid floor) of the 'Yokohama Anpanman Children's Museum,' you will receive an original sticker that can only be obtained here. 'Gal Neko,' which is currently a hot topic mainly on social media, will participate in the Yokohama Tanabata Festival! 'Gal Neko' is a work depicting the daily life of 'Tuna,' a cat who dreams of becoming a gal, and her friends. It is a popular character with over 230,000 total social media followers and popular videos with over 6 million total views. At 'Yokohama Tanabata Festival 2026,' we will hold a workshop where you can decorate original 'Gal Neko' fans. In addition, we are planning to hold a greeting event where you can meet Tuna and set up photo spots! We are waiting for everyone with plenty of content.
FAQ
What is the highlight of the Yokohama Tanabata Festival 2026?
The highlight is the 'Beam Twister,' an immersive light performance machine developed by KAST Co., Ltd.