Toyama Grouses x Fugan Canal Kansui Park Held the First Drone Show 'TOYAMA Night Canvas', Drawing Loud Cheers from 7,000 Spectators
Drone Show Japan Co., Ltd. held the first drone show at Toyama Kansui Park. Co-hosted with the Toyama Grouses, the show attracted 7,000 people and featured basketball motifs to build momentum for the new arena opening in 2026.
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Drone Show Japan Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture, Representative Director: Yuki Yamamoto) held the drone show "TOYAMA Night Canvas" [Organizer: Drone Show Japan Co., Ltd., Co-organizers: Toyama Grouses Co., Ltd. / Kansui Kyoso Partners (Joint Venture)] on Friday, April 24, 2026, at Fugan Canal Kansui Park (hereafter referred to as Toyama Kansui Park) in Toyama Prefecture.
This show, held for the first time at Toyama Kansui Park, was co-hosted by the Toyama Grouses, a professional basketball team in the B.LEAGUE B1 division, and Kansui Kyoso Partners, who manage the park. Set against the backdrop of Toyama's popular tourist spot, a spectacular performance painting the excitement of basketball on the night sky canvas unfolded, receiving loud cheers and applause from the 7,000 spectators* who came to watch.
*According to the organizer's investigation
■ Performance Details and Visitor Reactions
The show began with the title logo "TOYAMA Night Canvas" floating in the sky above Toyama Kansui Park. As a scene unique to Toyama Kansui Park—the Fugan Water Line pleasure boat passing under Tenmon Bridge—was drawn in the night sky, loud cheers immediately erupted from the venue.
Following this, the "B.LEAGUE Logo" and a dynamic basketball appeared in the night sky. Highlight plays such as dunks and shots, reminiscent of the Toyama Grouses players, were continuously drawn. Furthermore, the official mascot of the Toyama Grouses, "Groucky"—modeled after Toyama's prefectural bird, the ptarmigan—floated in the night sky, creating an unforgettable moment for Toyama Grouses boosters.
The climax concluded with an announcement for the "YKK AP ARENA," scheduled to open in October 2026, resulting in a finale that foreshadowed a new future for basketball in Toyama.
Spectators commented with joy, saying things like, "I was so happy to see Groucky in the night sky," "Seeing the players' highlight plays drawn in the night sky gave me goosebumps," and "It was awesome to watch a drone show against the night view of Kansui Park."
■ Drone Show Event Overview
[Title] TOYAMA Night Canvas
[Date & Time] Friday, April 24, 2026, 20:00–20:15
[Viewing Area] Fugan Canal Kansui Park, Toyama Prefecture - Toyama City General Gymnasium side (1 Minatoirifune-cho, Toyama City, Toyama Prefecture)
[Viewing Fee] Free
[Organizer] Drone Show Japan Co., Ltd.
[Co-organizers] Toyama Grouses Co., Ltd., Kansui Kyoso Partners (Joint Venture)
■ About Fugan Canal Kansui Park in Toyama Prefecture
Fugan Canal Kansui Park is a national park located in Toyama City, Toyama Prefecture. It is a signature tourist spot within walking distance of Toyama Station where visitors can enjoy the waterfront along the canal and lush landscapes. It is beautifully illuminated at night and is widely known for having a Starbucks store often referred to as the "most beautiful in the world." It is a popular spot in Toyama visited by many citizens and tourists year-round.
■ Toyama Grouses Overview
The Toyama Grouses are a professional basketball team based in Toyama City, Toyama Prefecture. The team name "Grouses" comes from the prefectural bird of Toyama, the ptarmigan. Like the ptarmigan, they are strong and actively work to energize Toyama Prefecture and the Hokuriku area through basketball. From the 2026-27 season, they will belong to the top category, "B.LEAGUE PREMIER."
Team name: TOYAMA GROUSES
Established: 2006
Operating company: Toyama Grouses Co., Ltd.
Hometown: Toyama Prefecture
Representative: Koichi Takado
■ Kansui Kyoso Partners (Joint Venture) Overview
Kansui Kyoso Partners is a joint venture that acts as the designated administrator for Fugan Canal Kansui Park, working to create regional vitality and enhance value. Utilizing their know-how in managing and operating public facilities and their planning capabilities, they propose the ideal vision for next-generation urban parks.
[Company Overview]
Representative company: Hokutate Co., Ltd.
Constituent companies: Kanaoka Zoen Co., Ltd., Asuka Garden Co., Ltd., Kugou Ichijuen Co., Ltd., Times24 Co., Ltd.
[Representative Company Overview]
Company name: Hokutate Co., Ltd.
Representative: Hiroyuki Jogan, President and Representative Director
Established: December 11, 1963
Business: Building maintenance / Security / Telecommunications, Electrical, Signage, Firefighting equipment / Trading, Travel / Public-private partnership projects, etc.
This show, held for the first time at Toyama Kansui Park, was co-hosted by the Toyama Grouses, a professional basketball team in the B.LEAGUE B1 division, and Kansui Kyoso Partners, who manage the park. Set against the backdrop of Toyama's popular tourist spot, a spectacular performance painting the excitement of basketball on the night sky canvas unfolded, receiving loud cheers and applause from the 7,000 spectators* who came to watch.
*According to the organizer's investigation
■ Performance Details and Visitor Reactions
The show began with the title logo "TOYAMA Night Canvas" floating in the sky above Toyama Kansui Park. As a scene unique to Toyama Kansui Park—the Fugan Water Line pleasure boat passing under Tenmon Bridge—was drawn in the night sky, loud cheers immediately erupted from the venue.
Following this, the "B.LEAGUE Logo" and a dynamic basketball appeared in the night sky. Highlight plays such as dunks and shots, reminiscent of the Toyama Grouses players, were continuously drawn. Furthermore, the official mascot of the Toyama Grouses, "Groucky"—modeled after Toyama's prefectural bird, the ptarmigan—floated in the night sky, creating an unforgettable moment for Toyama Grouses boosters.
The climax concluded with an announcement for the "YKK AP ARENA," scheduled to open in October 2026, resulting in a finale that foreshadowed a new future for basketball in Toyama.
Spectators commented with joy, saying things like, "I was so happy to see Groucky in the night sky," "Seeing the players' highlight plays drawn in the night sky gave me goosebumps," and "It was awesome to watch a drone show against the night view of Kansui Park."
■ Drone Show Event Overview
[Title] TOYAMA Night Canvas
[Date & Time] Friday, April 24, 2026, 20:00–20:15
[Viewing Area] Fugan Canal Kansui Park, Toyama Prefecture - Toyama City General Gymnasium side (1 Minatoirifune-cho, Toyama City, Toyama Prefecture)
[Viewing Fee] Free
[Organizer] Drone Show Japan Co., Ltd.
[Co-organizers] Toyama Grouses Co., Ltd., Kansui Kyoso Partners (Joint Venture)
■ About Fugan Canal Kansui Park in Toyama Prefecture
Fugan Canal Kansui Park is a national park located in Toyama City, Toyama Prefecture. It is a signature tourist spot within walking distance of Toyama Station where visitors can enjoy the waterfront along the canal and lush landscapes. It is beautifully illuminated at night and is widely known for having a Starbucks store often referred to as the "most beautiful in the world." It is a popular spot in Toyama visited by many citizens and tourists year-round.
■ Toyama Grouses Overview
The Toyama Grouses are a professional basketball team based in Toyama City, Toyama Prefecture. The team name "Grouses" comes from the prefectural bird of Toyama, the ptarmigan. Like the ptarmigan, they are strong and actively work to energize Toyama Prefecture and the Hokuriku area through basketball. From the 2026-27 season, they will belong to the top category, "B.LEAGUE PREMIER."
Team name: TOYAMA GROUSES
Established: 2006
Operating company: Toyama Grouses Co., Ltd.
Hometown: Toyama Prefecture
Representative: Koichi Takado
■ Kansui Kyoso Partners (Joint Venture) Overview
Kansui Kyoso Partners is a joint venture that acts as the designated administrator for Fugan Canal Kansui Park, working to create regional vitality and enhance value. Utilizing their know-how in managing and operating public facilities and their planning capabilities, they propose the ideal vision for next-generation urban parks.
[Company Overview]
Representative company: Hokutate Co., Ltd.
Constituent companies: Kanaoka Zoen Co., Ltd., Asuka Garden Co., Ltd., Kugou Ichijuen Co., Ltd., Times24 Co., Ltd.
[Representative Company Overview]
Company name: Hokutate Co., Ltd.
Representative: Hiroyuki Jogan, President and Representative Director
Established: December 11, 1963
Business: Building maintenance / Security / Telecommunications, Electrical, Signage, Firefighting equipment / Trading, Travel / Public-private partnership projects, etc.