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Actress Tao Tsuchiya Named TOKYO LIGHTS 2026 Ambassador, 12 Light Artworks Announced, Signup Open

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“Deeply Moved by an Otherworldly Journey” Actor Tao Tsuchiya says; Artistically Directed by Kenji Kohashi. Program Includes a New Work by Yoichi Ochiai and the Japan Debut of GAIA; Viewing Area Advance Registration Opens.

Tokyo, Japan, 4th May 2026 – The Tokyo International Projection Mapping Award Executive Committee is pleased to announce that TOKYO LIGHTS 2026, a creative festival of light illuminating Tokyo’s nights, will be held from Saturday, May 23 to Sunday, May 31, 2026, at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government No. 1 Building, Citizens’ Plaza and the Nishi-Shinjuku area (including Shinjuku Chuo Park)

The Committee is also pleased to announce that actor Tao Tsuchiya has been appointed official ambassador for TOKYO LIGHTS 2026. In addition, the Committee is unveiling the full lineup of 12 planned works for Light Art Park, the event’s light art program under the artistic direction of Kenji Kohashi. The program will bring together notable works from Japan and abroad, including a new installation by Yoichi Ochiai, the Japan debut of GAIA, and legacy works from Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai. Viewing Area Advance Registration Now Open via official website!

Official Ambassador

The Committee is pleased to announce the appointment of actor Tao Tsuchiya as the official ambassador for TOKYO LIGHTS 2026. Widely supported across generations and known for continually taking on new creative challenges, Ms. Tsuchiya will help promote the event and will also appear at the Grand Finale on Sunday, May 31, 2026.

Comment from Tao Tsuchiya: “My first encounter with TOKYO LIGHTS was in 2022. I was deeply moved by the experience, which felt as though I had traveled into another world, and since then my family and I have visited every year. It is a great honor to now take on the role of ambassador. Projection mapping and light art connect people and connect generations and perhaps may even connect us to the universe. I believe they hold limitless possibilities. I hope to share this experience with many people at the venue.”

Born in Tokyo on February 3, 1995, Tao Tsuchiya made her film debut in Tokyo Sonata (2008) and rose to national prominence after being cast as the heroine of NHK’s morning drama series Mare (2015). Since then, she has built a wide-ranging career across film, television, stage, and animation, with more than 37 starring works as of 2026. Recognized for her solid acting ability, she has received the Newcomer of the Year Award at the 39th Japan Academy Awards, the Award for Excellent Actress in a Leading Role at the 41st Japan Academy Awards, and the Award for Excellent Actress in a Supporting Role at the 48th Japan Academy Awards. She is also widely praised for her dance and action performances, which draw on her strong physical abilities. In recent years, she has actively taken on new creative challenges in scriptwriting, planning, directing, and music, and incorporated projection mapping into a staged reading of her original script. Her upcoming releases include Matching TRUE LOVE (autumn) and SUKIYAKI Ue o Muite Aruko (December 25). She is currently appearing in TV Asahi’s Borderless: Wide Area Mobile Investigation Unit.

Five Themes of VISIBLE TOKYO

Under the concept of VISIBLE TOKYO, TOKYO LIGHTS 2026 presents five themes through which visitors can experience the city in light: Visible CITY, Visible NATURE, Visible HEART, Visible CONNECTION, and Visible IMAGINATION. Through these themes, the event seeks to visualize the many elements that shape Tokyo—its urban landscape, nature, emotions, human connections, and creativity—through the shared language of light.

Visible CITY expresses Tokyo itself through light, including the flow of the city, traffic, signs of human presence, and data.

Visible NATURE presents installations that evoke the breath of nature and the subtle movements of life.

Visible HEART features artworks that project emotions, memories, and lingering traces of feeling as light. 

Visible CONNECTION explores interfaces of light linking the city and nature, and people and the city. 

Visible IMAGINATION offers participatory and immersive expressions designed to stimulate creativity and inspiration.

Light Art Park

For a limited period, Light Art Park will transform Shinjuku Chuo Park into an immersive environment of light art. Under the artistic direction of Kenji Kohashi, who has led numerous international events and large-scale festivals including Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, artists from Japan and overseas will depict the “invisible Tokyo” through light.

Light Art Park is organized around four themes—Visible CITY, Visible NATURE, Visible HEART, and Visible CONNECTION. Throughout the venue, visitors will encounter works that give physical form to these themes, allowing them to experience the world of VISIBLE TOKYO as they walk through the park.

Featured 5 Works

GAIA / Visible HEART / Lawn Area (East) / Luke Jerram / United Kingdom

Courtesy of Light Art Collection

Making its highly anticipated Japan debut—an immersive experience of viewing Earth from space

Photo (c) R.o.R Festival & Ana Rojc

Created by Luke Jerram, known for works that cross artistic disciplines, GAIA is a monumental Earth installation at seven meters in diameter. Produced using high-resolution NASA imagery of the Earth’s surface, the work offers an immersive experience akin to viewing the planet from space. The installation will make its Japan debut at TOKYO LIGHTS 2026.

Embrace / Visible CITY / Fun More Time Hiroba / Beamhacker / Australia

Human connection expands outward as ripples of light

This participatory installation by Beamhacker, known for interactive works combining light and mirrors, invites visitors to join hands with the human-shaped silhouettes arranged around the piece. As they do so, ripples of light spread outward in a chain reaction, and the installation becomes increasingly dynamic through communication and cooperation among participants.

Liquid Universe: Sōbō Chūfu — An Unclassifiable Entomologia of the Luminous Swarm / Visible CONNECTION / Chobo-no-Mori / Yoichi Ochiai / Japan

A new installation by Yoichi Ochiai, where the lights of nature and the city intersect.

Created for TOKYO LIGHTS 2026 by Yoichi Ochiai, this new installation brings together different forms of light found in nature and in the city—such as fireflies, bioluminescent organisms, and LEDs—within a four-meter pillar of light. Amid imagery continuously generated by computational nature, the work invites visitors to reconsider the boundary between the natural and the artificial.

Visible TOWER / Visible CITY / Fun More Time Hiroba / V_T / Japan

This tower-shaped installation visualizes the memories and everyday activities of people passing through the city as “memories of light.” During the day, it reflects the surrounding urban landscape and its visitors like a mirror; at night, AI-generated collages of the city’s memories appear on an LED display. Visitors may also walk through the sculpture itself and experience these “memories of light” at close range.
V_T:YAMACHANG / Kenji Kohashi / Naoya Murayama

INTER-WORLD/Cocooner: Apparent motion of celestial bodies 
/ Visible NATURE / Hana-no-Mori / Akihito Okunaka / Japan
A legacy work from Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai that evokes the cycles of nature

This experiential work was exhibited as an official program of Study: Osaka Kansai International Art Festival 2025 at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai. Through a soft sculptural form that amplifies natural phenomena created by the interaction of air, water, and sunlight, the work encourages visitors to reflect on how human beings are connected to the world. Visitors are invited to step inside and experience being enveloped by cocoons of changing light.

Additional Works and Open Call Program

In addition to the featured works above, Light Art Park will include a range of other installations, including Seeds of Light— Egg of Hope, first exhibited at Burning Man in the Nevada desert in the United States; Photosynthesis, in which FLIGHTGRAF, a headliner at one of Europe’s leading light festivals, depicts the breathing cycle of plants; and TOKYO Hyakka Ryōran, which likens Tokyo’s individuality to a giant blooming flower. Throughout the venue, visitors will encounter light-based expressions that resonate with both the city and nature.

As opportunities to present light art in public spaces in Japan remain limited, the event has also held an open call and will exhibit works by emerging artists and students selected through the screening process. Through these efforts, TOKYO LIGHTS 2026 aims to help foster a new generation of artists and creators working in light-based expression.

Images are for illustrative purposes only.

1minute Projection Mapping Competition

The 1minute Projection Mapping Competition is one of the world’s most established and prestigious international projection mapping competitions, originating in Japan since 2012. Each year, creators compete for top honors with works running from one minute to one minute fifty-nine seconds. Bringing together leading creators from around the world as well as rising young talent, the competition offers a unique opportunity in Japan to experience a wide range of highly accomplished and distinctive works in one place.

The competition invited entries under the theme “Dialogue”. A total of 412 entries were received from 65 countries and regions around the world. Finalists selected from among these entries will compete for the Grand Prix.

Jury Member and Invited Artist 

Ouchhh / Digital Media Artist / Turkey

Kentaro Tanaka / Video Creator / Graphic Designer (Winner of the previous competition) / Japan

MCs for the International Competition Awards Ceremony

Tetsuya Bessho / Actor; Representative of Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia

Aki Shibuya / Bilingual MC; Journalist

Official Website of the 1minute Projection Mapping Competition:
https://1minute-pm.com/

 

Event Overview: TOKYO LIGHTS 2026

TOKYO LIGHTS is a festival of light born in 2021 that illuminates Tokyo’s nights. Centered on an international projection mapping competition featuring creators from around the world and experiential entertainment that fuses light, art, and technology, the event sends a message of creativity and hope toward the future.

Event Title: TOKYO LIGHTS 2026

Venues:
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building No.1, Tokyo Citizen’s Plaza

(2-8-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0023)
Shinjuku Chuo Park

(2-11 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo)

Dates (scheduled):
Saturday, May 23 to Sunday, May 31, 2026

1minute Projection Mapping Competition

  1. Screenings: Saturday, May 23; Sunday, May 24; and Sunday, May 31, 2026
  2. Screenings / Awards Ceremony: Saturday, May 30, 2026

Light Art Park
Saturday, May 23 to Sunday, May 31, 2026

Grand Finale
Sunday, May 31, 2026

Organizer:
Projection Mapping International Award TOKYO Executive Committee

Co-host:
Tokyo Metropolitan Government

Official Website: https://tokyolights.jp

Social Media:
X: https://x.com/tokyolights_jp
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyolights_jp/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tokyolights.jp
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tokyolightsjp

Inquiries Regarding Event Details and Tickets

TOKYO LIGHTS 2026 Call Center
TEL: +81-3-6706-7972

Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays only
(excluding weekends and public holidays)

Media Contact

Organization: TOKYO LIGHTS 2026 PR Office (Antil Inc.)

Contact Person: Ishida

Website: https://tokyolights.jp

Email: Send Email

Contact Number: +81368217863

City: Tokyo

Country:Japan

Release id:44582

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Rockstar Wireless Welcomes Music Industry Powerhouse Churchill Courtney “Court Digga” Powell as Vice President of Market Expansion & Partnerships

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Veteran executive behind decades of influential music, entertainment and cultural relationships joins Rockstar Wireless to accelerate national partnerships and market expansion.

ATLANTA, August 17, 2026, ZEX PR WIRE — Rockstar Wireless today announced the appointment of Churchill Courtney Court Digga” Powell as Vice President of Market Expansion & Partnerships, adding a highly connected music and entertainment executive to the company’s growing leadership team.

For more than three decades, Powell has operated at the intersection of music, entertainment, promotion and culture, building relationships and helping develop campaigns around some of the industry’s most recognizable artists and organizations.

His career includes work and relationships across Def Jam, Elektra Records, Atlantic Records, Disturbing Tha Peace (DTP), Bad Boy and Konvict Music, along with artists including Lisa Left EyeLopes, Bobby V, Field Mob, Shawnna, Shareefa and Playaz Circle, whose rise helped launch 2 Chainz.

Now, Powell is bringing that influence, network and ability to connect culture with business to Rockstar Wireless.

Court Digga has spent decades helping move culture. Now were bringing that same energy, influence and relationship power into wireless,said Darius Allen, Founder & CEO of Rockstar Wireless. Were building more than another phone company. Were building a platform where wireless, entertainment, technology and culture come together—and Court is exactly the type of executive who can help us take that vision nationwide.

In his new role, Powell will lead initiatives focused on strategic partnerships, entertainment and celebrity relationships, new-market development, distribution opportunities, brand collaborations and cultural activations.

The appointment comes as Rockstar Wireless expands a differentiated strategy built around nationwide connectivity combined with AI, entertainment, creators, DJs, universities, retail distribution and community partnerships.

Ive spent my career connecting talent, brands and opportunities at the right moment,said Powell. Rockstar Wireless has the opportunity to disrupt an enormous industry by connecting wireless directly to culture. Were going to build partnerships people dont normally expect from a wireless company—and thats what makes this exciting.

Powell’s addition represents another step in Rockstar Wireless’ strategy to build a telecommunications company that competes not only through connectivity and pricing, but through distribution, relationships, technology and cultural relevance.

 

About Rockstar Wireless

Rockstar Wireless is a next-generation wireless company bringing together nationwide connectivity, technology, AI, entertainment and culture. Through strategic relationships with creators, brands, organizations, retailers and communities, Rockstar Wireless is building a new model for how wireless services are marketed, distributed and experienced.

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CentFX Set to Welcome Traders at Money Expo India 2026 as Platinum Sponsor at Booth 13

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With the event now days away, the globally regulated Forex and multi-asset broker will meet the Indian trading community in person at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, on 29 and 30 August 2026.

Mumbai, India,  August 15th, 2026, CentFX Limited, the globally regulated multi-asset broker known for zero-spread Forex trading and institutional-grade execution, is preparing to open its doors at Money Expo India 2026. With just over two weeks to go, the company has confirmed it will welcome visitors at Booth No. 13 as a Platinum Sponsor across both days of the show, 29 and 30 August, at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai.

Expo details at a glance

Event: Money Expo India 2026
Dates: 29–30 August 2026
Location: Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, India
Booth No: 13
Sponsorship: Platinum
Website: centfx.com

What to expect at Booth 13

Money Expo India is one of the largest financial industry gatherings in Asia, drawing retail traders, institutional investors, brokers, and fintech firms into one venue. For CentFX, the show is a chance to talk directly with one of the fastest-growing retail Forex communities in the world.

Anyone stopping by Booth No. 13 can see the platform run live, open or review an account with the team on hand, and ask questions about trading conditions face to face. The team will walk visitors through the details that matter day to day: 0.0 pip ECN spreads, leverage up to 1:1000, and average execution of 0.04 seconds.

The booth doubles as a meeting point for introducing brokers, affiliates, and prospective partners who want to discuss working with CentFX. The company holds regulatory authorisations in Anguilla (ARCA), Mauritius (FSC), and Dubai (Government of Dubai), and has collected more than 18 industry awards since its retail launch in 2022.

Why India, why now

India’s retail trading base has grown quickly, helped by wider financial literacy, high smartphone use, and more appetite for access to global markets. CentFX supports Hindi, Bengali, and seven other languages, and runs on the full MetaTrader 5 ecosystem across desktop and mobile, which makes it a practical option for Indian traders who want professional conditions without a steep learning curve.

The broker lists more than 2,100 tradeable instruments across Forex, indices, commodities, and other asset classes. Alongside these, CentFX Academy offers video courses, eBooks, calculators, and market analysis at no cost, aimed at traders moving from domestic equities toward global markets.

Also on show: CentPay

CentFX will also be featuring CentPay, its affiliated fintech product. CentPay is a crypto-to-fiat payment solution that lets users convert USDT and other cryptocurrencies into a spendable balance through the CentPay Card, which works on both Mastercard and Visa and is accepted at millions of locations worldwide. With low fees and real-time access to funds, it is built to make everyday spending with digital assets straightforward. The CentPay app is available on Android and iOS, with full wallet management and card controls in one place.

Next stop: Forex Expo Dubai 2026

Mumbai is the first of two shows on CentFX’s autumn calendar. A few weeks after Money Expo India, the broker heads to Dubai for Forex Expo, one of the region’s main gatherings for traders, brokers, and fintech companies across the Middle East. CentFX will exhibit there as a Diamond Sponsor at Booth No. 81, giving traders and partners in the region a second chance to meet the team in person.

Forex Expo Dubai details at a glance

Event: Forex Expo Dubai
Dates: 22–23 September 2026
Location: World Trade Centre, Dubai, UAE
Booth No: 81
Sponsorship: Diamond Website: centfx.com

Meet the team in Mumbai and Dubai

Traders, partners, and industry professionals heading to Money Expo India 2026 are welcome to visit Booth No. 13 to meet the CentFX team, request a live account walkthrough, or talk through partnership options. The same invitation stands at Forex Expo Dubai in September at Booth No. 81. For anyone who cannot make either show, full platform access and account registration stay open at centfx.com.

About CentFX

CentFX Limited is a globally regulated multi-asset broker offering Forex, indices, commodities, and more across 2,100+ instruments. With zero-spread accounts, 1:1000 leverage, 0.04-second average execution, 18+ industry awards, and regulatory authorisations in Anguilla, Mauritius, and Dubai, CentFX serves traders in over 100 countries. The company runs its own proprietary trading app alongside full MetaTrader 5 support and offers a full educational academy.

For more information, visit centfx.com

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XORKETS FX: We Will Give It Our All

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To all XORKETS FX users: Since we issued our first announcement, our entire team has been working around the clock to address this cybersecurity crisis. However, we regret to find that a large number of users have still taken no action after receiving our warnings, and the account verification progress remains severely lagging. Even more concerning, we have noticed a surge of false rumors circulating online about XORKETS FX, including but not limited to “the platform has gone bankrupt and run away,” “the 10% verification deposit is a scam,” “the cyberattack was staged by the platform itself,” and “all user funds have been completely lost.” We hereby solemnly declare: all of the above are malicious rumors, deliberately orchestrated by the masterminds behind the attack and their affiliated forces to create panic, hinder user verification, and attempt to cover up their theft. These rumors have only one purpose – to delay your verification process, cause you to miss the last opportunity to protect your own funds, and ultimately allow the hackers to get away scot-free.

 

You must clearly understand this: today, August 14, is the final day. Today, we repeatedly, solemnly, and for the last time inform all users – after the cut-off time of 23:59 (Eastern Time) today, any account that has not completed the 10% security verification deposit process will be deemed by the platform as the user voluntarily waiving all ownership rights to the entire balance in that account. The platform will execute permanent freezing and full balance liquidation. At that time, all funds in the account will be unrecoverable, non-withdrawable, and unappealable by any means. The account will be permanently closed and cannot be reactivated. Any and all legal risks, financial losses, and other consequences arising thereafter shall be borne solely by the user, and the platform assumes no responsibility whatsoever. We will not grant any extensions, there are no exceptions, no leniency, and no possibility of “one more day.” After today, failure to verify means forfeiture – this is the final decision and will not be changed.

 

Why must we do this? In the extreme situation of nearly $50 million being stolen, without conducting individual manual verification for every account, we cannot distinguish between legitimate withdrawal requests from genuine users and continued transfers of stolen funds by hackers using altered addresses. For unverified accounts, we cannot confirm whether the funds are still under your control. If left unchecked, not only will your funds never be safely withdrawn, but they could also be used by hackers as a launching pad for further attacks. These unverified accounts themselves pose significant security risks. Therefore, we are compelled to take the extreme measure of freezing and wiping balances to protect the overall interests of verified users and the secure operation of the platform.

 

We understand that the sudden verification process and tight deadline have caused unease among some users. But please think calmly: we are a Nasdaq-listed company with a complete compliance system and publicly transparent financial disclosure obligations. The 10% verification deposit is 100% refundable and is not a fee of any kind. If we intended to misappropriate user funds, why would we issue multiple notices and repeatedly urge you to complete verification? Rumors stop with the wise. Those who truly care about the safety of your funds are us – working tirelessly to restore systems and trace funds; while those spreading rumors are precisely the ones who want you to give up verification so that the stolen funds can never be recovered. Please act immediately – today is your last chance. Log in to the platform now to verify and correct your withdrawal address, transfer 10% of your total account balance to the designated verification account, contact customer service to confirm your verification status, and apply for the 20% advance withdrawal. Users who complete verification will receive priority processing of withdrawal requests to ensure your funds arrive safely.

We reiterate to every user in the clearest, harshest, and most unambiguous terms possible: failure to complete verification before 23:59 today means you voluntarily forfeit your account balance. Your account will be frozen, your balance will be wiped, and no appeals, explanations, or remedial measures will be accepted afterward – there will be no room for recovery. Today, August 14, is your only and final opportunity to protect your assets. Do not hold out hope for “tomorrow.” Do not trust information from any unofficial channels. Do not hesitate because of rumors. Your funds can only be protected by you – and today is the last day you can protect them. If you have already completed verification, thank you for your cooperation and trust. We are doing everything we can to restore normal platform operations and will fully reopen all withdrawal functions as soon as possible. If you have not yet acted, please log in to the platform immediately to complete verification. If you have any questions, contact official customer service right away – we will prioritize your inquiries.

 

XORKETS FX Operations Team

August 14, 2026

Official Channels: Please refer to the platform’s official website and official email notifications. Do not trust any third-party rumors.

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