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Limited release of the second edition of “Flowers and Digital Art Show”, “Colored Autumn Leaves and Winter Flower Scenery”!

2020.12.05

The new sensation flower park “HANA BIYORI” will hold “Flowers and Digital Art Show-Colored Autumn Leaves and Winter Flower Scenery-” from Saturday, November 21, 2020.

“Flower and Digital Art Show” is an entertainment show that is popular in HANA BIYORI and you can enjoy a fantastic and immersive space where “flower” and “digital” are fused. As the second step, we will screen a new story focusing on autumn and winter scenes such as autumn leaves and snow scenes for a limited time.

In the new story, you can enjoy the scene where the ice crystals and the aurora shine in the autumnal mountains and the snowy landscape that you can not usually see from the sky. Please also pay attention to the images and sounds that incorporate the cry of “HANA Akari”, a writing event currently being held, and “Uri”, a popular river otter of HANA BIYORI.

We will continue to adopt “multi-ending” that changes by analyzing customer’s emotions in real time, and one of two types of endings, “joy” and “impression”, will be selected. In the ending of “joy”, bamboo balls are wrapped in bamboo lights and fly to the grand music, and in the ending of “impression”, Christmas versions such as Christmas trees and illuminations and fireworks in winter flowers depending on the season. You can enjoy the appearance of the launch.

At HANA / BIYORI, based on the “Guidelines for Prevention of Spread of Coronavirus Infection in Amusement Parks and Theme Parks”, the health and safety of customers and employees are given top priority, and temperature measurement, hand disinfection, wearing masks, and distance at the entrance We are working on measures to prevent the spread of new coronavirus infections, such as securing

In addition, admission to the “Flower and Digital Art Show” is restricted to ensure a distance between customers.
Therefore, please introduce it in your medium.

Outline of "Flower and Digital Art Show-Colored Autumn Leaves and Winter Flower Scenery-"

[Date and time]
・ November 21, 2020 (Sat) -January 3, 2021 (Sun)
Weekdays 10: 30 ~ / 12: 30 ~ / 14: 30 ~ / 16: 30 ~ / 18: 00 ~ / 19: 30 ~
Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 10: 00-11: 00- / 13: 00- / 14: 00- / 15: 00- / 16: 00- / 17: 30- / 18: 30- / 19: 30-
・ January 4th (Monday) -February 28th (Sunday), 2021
Weekdays 10: 30-12: 30- / 14: 30-16: 30-
Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 10: 00-11: 00- / 13: 00- / 14: 00- / 15: 00- / 16: 00- / 17: 30- / 18: 30- / 19: 30-
* The holding time and number of times are subject to change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
[Venue] HANA / BIYORI Building
[Fee] Free (Anyone can see it)
[Time required] Approximately 10 minutes

What is "Flower and Digital Art Show"?

When the glass greenhouse where the light shines goes dark and projection mapping starts, it transforms into a world of flowers and digital art, and a world full of surprises opens up.

This is the first permanent facility in Japan where you can enjoy a new sense of projection mapping. Under the theme of “creating an immersive (immersive) space” that fuses various production technologies, we have realized an immersive space by adding sounds and participatory gimmicks while focusing on projection mapping.

■ Projection mapping with 20 high-brightness projectors
Projection mapping with a wide total length of 60m using 3 enclosed walls. The video has a resolution exceeding 11K wide and is instantly drawn into the virtual space. In addition to the wall surface, it also projects onto plants such as symbol trees and hanging flowers. The new beauty of plants, which is fascinating by fusing with images, is one of the major highlights.

■ 14.2 Channel immersive audio (3D sound)
A stereophonic system with a total of 18 speakers. The sounds heard from various places up, down, left and right allow you to experience a more realistic space. Also, since the music and sound effects are completely original production, you can feel the movement of the sound linked to the video.

■ Multi-ending by sentiment analysis
With specifications that have two endings, one of the endings will be selected and screened. With the latest sentiment analysis system, customer’s emotions are converted into real-time data and reflected in the ending on the spot.

About measures to prevent the spread of new coronavirus infection

1. About sales
・ From the viewpoint of preventing the spread of new coronavirus infection, admission may be restricted.
・ Regarding the flower and digital art show held at the greenhouse HANA BIYORI building, admission is restricted and the distance between customers is secured.
・ The “contact time” and “feeding experience” with the river otter will be canceled for the time being.

2. Infection prevention measures
・ If the customer has symptoms such as fever, malaise, or cough of 37.5 ° C or higher, or if there is a family member living with him who is suspected of being infected, the government will restrict entry within the past 14 days and require an observation period after entry. We will notify you through the official website etc. that you should refrain from visiting the park if you are traveling to a country or region that is said to be, or if you have close contact with the resident.
・ We will measure the temperature of the customer at the entrance. We will refuse admission if the temperature is above 37.5 ° C. Thank you for your understanding. Even after entering the park, if a visitor complains of poor physical condition, you will be asked to leave the park.
・ Customers are requested to wear a mask when entering the park.
・ The entrance gate and queue will secure a certain distance between groups.
・ We will disinfect mainly the parts that customers come into contact with during business. Please note that we may keep you waiting.
・ The seats in the restaurant will be arranged at intervals.
・ Customers are kindly requested to wash their hands or disinfect their hands. If you feel sick or feel unwell, please contact a staff member near you.
・ Regarding staff, we will check the temperature and physical condition before work, and will not work if fever is confirmed or if you are in poor physical condition. In addition, we will wear a mask or face guard during work.

3. Customer contact
HANA / BIYORI Phone: 044-966-8717 Guidance time: 10: 00-17: 00
We apologize for any inconvenience caused by taking the above measures, but we appreciate your understanding.
* Safety measures and restrictions on admission are based on trends in the spread of infection with the new coronavirus and the knowledge of experts.
We will review it as necessary. Please note that the business contents are subject to change without notice.
The latest information will be announced on the official website.

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