[May 23 (Sat)] "Kanazawa Hyakumangoku Festival Night Canvas" to be Held at Kanazawa Castle Park! Drone Show Depicts the Life of Lord Maeda Toshiie, "Flying Display" Giant Screen Unveiled to Public for the First Time in Japan

May 23, 2026 (Saturday) "Kanazawa Hyakumangoku Festival Night Canvas" to be Held

Drone Show Japan Co., Ltd. (Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture; Representative Director: Yuki Yamamoto) will hold the drone show "Kanazawa Hyakumangoku Festival Night Canvas" (organized by Drone Show Japan / supported by Kanazawa Hyakumangoku Festival Executive Committee, Hokkoku Shimbun) at Kanazawa Castle Park (1-1 Marunouchi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture) on Saturday, May 23, 2026.

This drone show is held to build momentum for the main "75th Kanazawa Hyakumangoku Festival" (to be held from June 5 to 7, 2026), which is about half a month away. It will depict the life of Lord Maeda Toshiie, the founder of the Kaga Domain, through a drone show, transmitting Kanazawa's traditions, culture, and charm nationwide, and aiming for regional revitalization. Please enjoy a special night where the historic Kanazawa Castle Park, where historical buildings still remain, merges with cutting-edge technology.

Furthermore, at this event, in addition to the drone show, Drone Show Japan's newly provided aerial signage service "Flying Display" will be unveiled to the general public for the first time in Japan, both of which can be enjoyed free of charge.

Drone Show "Kanazawa Hyakumangoku Festival Night Canvas" Overview

Based on the great achievement of Lord Maeda Toshiie, the founder of the Kaga Domain, entering Kanazawa Castle on June 14, Tensho 11 (1583) and laying the foundation of Kanazawa, his life will be depicted with the light of drones. Please enjoy a special moment unique to Kanazawa, where countless drones float in the night sky, using the night sky of Kanazawa Castle Park, which boasts the historic Kanazawa Castle, as a canvas.

*Drone show image "Kanazawa Hyakumangoku Festival Night Canvas"

Title Kanazawa Hyakumangoku Festival Night Canvas

Date and Time May 23, 2026 (Sat) 1st show 19:00-19:15, 2nd show 20:30-20:45 (scheduled) <Reserve Date> June 20, 2026 (Sat) 1st show 19:00-19:15, 2nd show 20:30-20:45 (scheduled)

*Drone show and Flying Display are scheduled to be implemented at the scheduled times. *Implementation times may change or be canceled due to rain, strong winds, etc. Please check Drone Show Japan's official SNS [X] for the latest information.

Viewing Area Kanazawa Castle Park San-no-maru Kitaenchi (1-1 Marunouchi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture)

Admission Fee Free

Organizer Drone Show Japan Co., Ltd.

Co-organizers Kanazawa Hyakumangoku Festival Executive Committee, Hokkoku Shimbun

"Flying Display" Unveiled to the Public for the First Time in Japan

At this event, Drone Show Japan's aerial signage service "Flying Display" will be unveiled to the general public for the first time in Japan.

"Flying Display" is an aerial display service that flies a large signage mounted on a drone in the night sky to display video content. The screen displayed at this event is a giant screen measuring 10m high x 5m wide, comparable to a three-story house. The three-dimensional production by the drone show and the video expression by Flying Display will create an unprecedented night sky entertainment experience.

▼Press release at the time of the unveiling event https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000160.000080729.html

About the "75th Kanazawa Hyakumangoku Festival"

The Kanazawa Hyakumangoku Festival is Kanazawa's representative early summer event, held to commemorate the great achievement of Lord Maeda Toshiie, the founder of the Kaga Domain, who entered Kanazawa Castle on June 14, Tensho 11 (1583) and laid the foundation of Kanazawa. The date June 14 is based on the "Oyama Shrine History."

The celebratory events, held as the Kanazawa City Festival from Taisho 12 (1923) to Showa 20 (1945) in conjunction with the Hōkoku Festival at Oyama Shrine, were rooted in the "Oyama Festival" held by the Oyama Shrine Supporters' Association for six years from Showa 21 (1946) under the guidance of the occupation forces after the war.

The current Kanazawa Hyakumangoku Festival began in Showa 27 (1952) as the first commercial and industrial festival organized primarily by Kanazawa City and the Kanazawa Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Since then, it has developed into its current form, where traditional events unique to Kanazawa, inherited over 400 years, including the gorgeous Hyakumangoku Parade, are lively unfolded. Since Showa 59 (1984, 33rd festival), when actors were first cast as Toshiie, the main character of the Hyakumangoku Parade, it has grown into a major early summer event that can be promoted nationwide. The 75th festival will be held from June 5 (Fri) to June 7 (Sun), 2026.