Bringing Japanese Cultural Value to the World: Lumine Participates in Cannes Film Festival "CANNES GALA" Recognized for Cultural Support Efforts
Lumine Co., Ltd. has been invited to participate in the "CANNES GALA," an official social event of the Cannes Film Festival, in recognition of its ongoing cultural support activities. Held on May 17, 2026, in Cannes, France, Lumine will use this international platform to promote its commitment to fostering culture and sharing Japanese cultural value globally.
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Lumine Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President and Representative Director: Teruyuki Omote) has been invited to participate in the "CANNES GALA," an official social event of the Cannes Film Festival held in Cannes, France, in recognition of its past cultural support initiatives. This ceremony, scheduled for May 17, 2026 (local time), is an international invitation-only event that honors individuals and companies responsible for the next generation of cultural industries in the fields of film, technology, and business.
Through this participation, Lumine will communicate its stance as a company that supports culture to the international community.
**Background of Participation**
1. **Dissemination at a time when Japan is in the spotlight:**
This year, Japan has been selected as the "Country of Honour" at the Cannes Film Festival, with support from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
On this occasion of international attention, Lumine will broadcast its stance as a "company that supports culture."
2. **Role as a company connecting cities and culture:**
Lumine has created spaces that connect people, goods, and experiences by proposing lifestyles and creating value in urban areas.
This participation is an initiative to expand contact points with the film and content industries and to present a new relationship between cities and culture.
3. **Connecting domestic and international bases:**
Through overseas expansion, including the "NEWoMan Takanawa" which grand opened in March 2026, and the POP-UP "tokyo sense" scheduled to be held in Paris in June 2026, Lumine will transmit Japanese cultural value originating from Japan to the world.
**Lumine Paris POP-UP "tokyo sense"**
June 14 (Sunday) - July 7 (Tuesday), 2026
16 Rue des Minimes, 75003 Paris, France
At the POP-UP venue, video content related to CANNES GALA is planned to be screened. Please note that details may change due to circumstances.
**About CANNES GALA**
Held by: CANNES GALA in collaboration with Marché du Film & Cannes Next
* Completely invitation-only international ceremony (awards, charity, social networking)
* Honoring individuals, companies, and cultural figures who will lead the next generation of the film/content industry, fostering a cycle of support.
**Comment from Teruyuki Omote, President and Representative Director:**
"In an era where content transcends borders, companies are required to go beyond merely providing space and to support cultural creators, translating their value into society. Through the stage of the city, we want to reconnect people with the supreme expression of film and deliver the new passion generated from it to the world. Enjoying challenges, we will add a new page of cross-border cultural exchange, starting from Cannes."
Related Site Link Lumine Company Profile: https://www.lumine.co.jp/
Through this participation, Lumine will communicate its stance as a company that supports culture to the international community.
**Background of Participation**
1. **Dissemination at a time when Japan is in the spotlight:**
This year, Japan has been selected as the "Country of Honour" at the Cannes Film Festival, with support from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
On this occasion of international attention, Lumine will broadcast its stance as a "company that supports culture."
2. **Role as a company connecting cities and culture:**
Lumine has created spaces that connect people, goods, and experiences by proposing lifestyles and creating value in urban areas.
This participation is an initiative to expand contact points with the film and content industries and to present a new relationship between cities and culture.
3. **Connecting domestic and international bases:**
Through overseas expansion, including the "NEWoMan Takanawa" which grand opened in March 2026, and the POP-UP "tokyo sense" scheduled to be held in Paris in June 2026, Lumine will transmit Japanese cultural value originating from Japan to the world.
**Lumine Paris POP-UP "tokyo sense"**
June 14 (Sunday) - July 7 (Tuesday), 2026
16 Rue des Minimes, 75003 Paris, France
At the POP-UP venue, video content related to CANNES GALA is planned to be screened. Please note that details may change due to circumstances.
**About CANNES GALA**
Held by: CANNES GALA in collaboration with Marché du Film & Cannes Next
* Completely invitation-only international ceremony (awards, charity, social networking)
* Honoring individuals, companies, and cultural figures who will lead the next generation of the film/content industry, fostering a cycle of support.
**Comment from Teruyuki Omote, President and Representative Director:**
"In an era where content transcends borders, companies are required to go beyond merely providing space and to support cultural creators, translating their value into society. Through the stage of the city, we want to reconnect people with the supreme expression of film and deliver the new passion generated from it to the world. Enjoying challenges, we will add a new page of cross-border cultural exchange, starting from Cannes."
Related Site Link Lumine Company Profile: https://www.lumine.co.jp/