Panasonic Connect Powers GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™-Certified World’s Largest Permanent Projection Mapping Display

Panasonic AcroSign and Remotely Managed Service solutions enable cloud-controlled spatial production at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building in Shinjuku.

Tokyo, Japan – Panasonic Connect Co., Ltd. has announced that Panasonic’s projection system was chosen to power the world’s largest permanent projection mapping display at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building in Shinjuku. Certified by GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ as the largest architectural projection-mapped display (permanent), operation commenced on February 25, 2024. Going forward, the system will decorate the building with diverse content programming to revitalize the nighttime economy.

In recent years, adorning urban structures with projection-mapped content has become a popular way to enhance tourism value after dark. Now a familiar sight for foreign and domestic tourists, local people, and children, these attractions reflect the rising demand for immersive entertainment. As the emotive power of projected content continuously advances, a need for sophisticated visual equipment with greater expressive power has emerged. This has resulted in increasingly complex installation, adjustment, and management workflows, exacerbated by a shortage of specialist labor, hindering efficiency.

To address these challenges, Panasonic’s AcroSign digital signage solution was chosen to power the world’s largest permanent projection mapping display on the exterior of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, along with high-brightness Panasonic projectors and an immersive sound system. The projection mapping system, centrally managed by AcroSign, allows for cloud-based remote management and content updates. Panasonic’s Remote Managed Service also enables system status monitoring from off-site locations, contributing to streamlined management and maintenance.

The AcroSign-based content management system allows personnel to manage and update the entertainment program without physically visiting the site. Additionally, Remotely Managed Service enables remote equipment status checks and live projection monitoring via camera, streamlining system monitoring, management, and maintenance.

Twenty Panasonic PT-RQ50Ks—the world’s brightest¹ projector—and twenty PT-RZ34K projectors deliver clear, bright, and immersive visuals over a vast area. Synchronized audio from a RAMSA sound system further heightens the sense of immersion.

Specially developed projector bodies feature enhanced dust, water, and vibration resistance to ensure stable and secure long-term operation in outdoor environments.

With the No.1 market share² in the high-brightness projector market in Japan, Panasonic aims to enhance experiential value by delivering overwhelming visual beauty, operational efficiency, and reliability. As part of our mission to “Create unseen worlds together,” Panasonic strives to be an invaluable partner, improving the overall experience in immersive media-based entertainment and event spaces.

For more information, please visit the Tokyo Metropolitan Government special website (https://tokyoprojectionmappingproject.jp/event/20240225/).

Panasonic Connect Co., Ltd., Public Relations
Email: connect_pr@ml.jp.panasonic.com

Panasonic SOLID SHINE Laser projectors achieve a set lifespan of 20,000 hours³ for the entire projector thanks to solid-state light sources and proprietary Panasonic technology. Their high performance surpasses lamp-based models in brightness and color accuracy, meeting the need for long-term reliability, minimal maintenance, and reduced running costs. The light, compact design supports 360-degree installation in all directions. For more information, visit the Panasonic Connect Global Projector Website (https://panasonic.net/cns/projector/).

Panasonic’s AcroSign digital signage solution is a visual and spatial production platform with comprehensive features. It enables content delivery to visual equipment by integrating external data, live streaming data, sensor data, and more. The AcroSign solution creates new value through Digital Transformation (DX) using visuals.

Note: AcroSign is currently available in Japan only.

Panasonic’s cloud-based Remote Managed Service includes Image Adjustment Service, which automatically corrects image misalignment during projector operation; Brightness Maintenance Service, which proposes optimal maintenance timing based on data analysis; and Monitoring Service, which supports real-time monitoring for faster response in the event of trouble. The solution reduces management workload and helps to realize high-quality video production.

Note: Remotely Managed Service is a paid service, and service menus vary by region. Please consult your local sales representative for more information.

¹ As of February 2024, according to Panasonic research, among projectors weighing 150 kg (330.69 lbs) or less (excluding lenses).
² No. 1 in sales value share in Japan among projectors with 5,000 lm brightness or higher. Source: PMA.
³ At around 20,000 hours, light output will have decreased by approximately 50%. Panasonic recommends a checkup at the point of purchase after about 20,000 hours. Light-source lifetime may be reduced depending on environmental conditions. Replacement of parts other than the light source may be required in a shorter period. Estimated maintenance time varies depending on the environment.

Panasonic Connect Co., Ltd. was established on April 1, 2022, as part of the Panasonic Group’s switch to an operating company system. With roughly 29,500 employees worldwide and annual sales of 1,125.7 billion yen (FY 2022), the company plays a central role in the growth of the Panasonic Group’s B2B solutions business. It provides new value to its customers by combining advanced hardware, intelligent software solutions, and a wealth of knowledge in industrial engineering accumulated in its 100-year history. The company aims to “Change Work, Advance Society, Connect to Tomorrow.” By driving innovation in the supply chain, public services, infrastructure, and entertainment sectors, Panasonic Connect contributes to realizing a sustainable society and ensures well-being for all.

Panasonic Connect promotes DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) as a pillar of its business strategy, aiming to uphold “respect for human rights” and “enhancement of corporate values.” To foster a flexible culture where individuals with diverse perspectives can thrive, Panasonic Connect is committed to addressing issues related to human rights in situations where rights are not protected due to factors such as being a minority. For instance, in 2016, Panasonic Connect took a stand on the issue of family diversity by advocating to “treat individuals in factually married same-sex relationships the same as those in legally recognized marriages” within the domestic personnel system. This reflects the company’s commitment to addressing human rights issues where rights are compromised, including those stemming from being a minority or other reasons. For more information on Panasonic’s DEI policy, visit our DEI special website (https://holdings.panasonic/global/corporate/sustainability/diversity-equity-inclusion/policy.html).