Traveling Exhibition
Time Travel in Ginza Street of Meiji Era – Hyper Edo Haku
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The Japan Foundation, Bangkok in collaboration with the Creative Economy Agency (CEA) and Light Bulb Art and Creative Hub were very pleased to co-organize the newest cutting-edge traveling exhibition “Time Travel in Ginza Street in Meiji Era – Hyper Edohaku” during 14-15 December 2025 at Light Bulb Art and Creative Hub in Chiang Mai and 19 – 26 December 2025 at TCDC Bangkok. Created and produced by the Tokyo Metropolitan Edo-Tokyo Museum, the XR* The contents of “Extreme Edohaku” were the pivotal feature that enabled visitors to experience the interactive exhibits by travelling back to Ginza Street during the Meiji period (1868-1912) in multiple languages optimized for each individual locality.
Visitors were donned with the head-mounted display to relish the virtual reality (VR) of digital experiences during a time shifting 30 – minute program which brought them back to the Ginza areas in the Meiji Era, where they could admire the cultural artifacts such as rickshaws and steam locomotives. In addition to this, in Bangkok, they were able to enjoy the interactive contents where characters moved in sync with visitors’ movement, the real-time projection of XR imaginary combined with footage of visitors as well as the opportunities to take photos together with characters made possible by augmented reality (AR). Moreover, the replicas of items from the Edo-Tokyo Museum collection were on display at TCDC Bangkok’s Gallery. Through the visual and interactive contents, visitors were mesmerized with the spatial and temporal shifts to understand the living history and culture of Japan during the Meiji period, the prime time towards the rapid modernization of Japan after more than two centuries of her isolation to the world.
The events of this exhibition were made possible thanks to special cooperation from Tokyo Metropolitan Edo-Tokyo Museum, Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture and FabCafe Bangkok.
Notes:
- The VR Experience is suitable for participants aged 7 and above. Exhibition visitors must be at least 7 years old. Children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian with their consent.
- By attending, participants understand there may be certain risks. Please note that the organizers cannot be held liable for any injuries or damages that might happen during the event.
- Visitors are requested to arrive 10 minutes prior to their scheduled time slot. In the event of late arrival or a no-show, your reservation may be released to other guests.
- Visitors must arrive at the exhibition 10 minutes prior to their registered time slot. In the event of late arrival or non-attendance at the scheduled time, the organizers reserve the right to release your reservation to other guests.
The Japan Foundation, Bangkok in collaboration with FabCafe Bangkok, presented a special workshop “What Does It Mean to Step into VR and Create Video Content?” hosted by Mr. Taniguchi Katsuya, a key figure in VR creation and the mastermind behind the success of XR exhibition “Time Travel in Ginza Street in Meiji Era – Hyper Edohaku.” This workshop focused on engaging high school students in hands-on learning within an XR studio environment to produce short videos using Motion Capture devices.
About the Creative Economy Agency (Public Organization)
The Creative Economy Agency (Public Organization) or CEA, is a government agency under the supervision of the Office of the Prime Minister. Its mission is to drive Thailand’s creative economy by supporting 15 creative industries through the development of creative talent, businesses, and cities. CEA also promotes the application of creativity in the production sector to enhance the value of products and services, thereby strengthening the competitiveness of both businesses and the nation.
About Light Bulb Art and Creative Hub
Light Bulb Art and Creative Hub is committed to cultivating a space where artistic exploration and everyday life intersect. We provide the infrastructure, context, and support for artists and thinkers to work, reflect, and grow through cross-disciplinary programming, artist residencies, and community-focused activities.
About FabCafe Bangkok
A café-style makerspace located in Bangkok, Thailand, that integrates design, technology, and art to provide a space for creative exchange and collaboration. It also functions as a test site for sustainability – related projects, with a proven track record in design, prototyping, and testing projects such as repurposing plastic waste and converting waste into energy. For more information, please access https://fabcafe.com/th/bangkok/
*XR is an abbreviation for extended reality, a collective term for cutting-edge technologies including virtual reality (VR), mixed reality (MR) and augmented reality ( AR) which combine the real and the virtual to open up whole new experiences.
Photos of
Time Travel in the Ginza Street of Meji Era : Hyper Edohaku XR Exhibition
At Light Bulb Art and Creative Hub, Chiang Mai
14 – 15 December 2025
Photos of
Opening Ceremony – Time Travel in the Ginza Street of Meji Era : Hyper Edohaku Exhibition
At TCDC Bangkok 1st Floor, Bangkok
19 December 2025
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