Projection mapping using a snowy mountain as a screen

~An animation created by university students brings the snowy landscape to life in vibrant colors~

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January 23, 2020
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
Sapporo Management Office

NEXCO EAST Sapporo Management Office (Shiroishi Ward, Sapporo City) is collaborating with students from Hokkaido University of Education, Iwamizawa Campus to screen projection mapping at the Nopporo Parking Area (PA) (In-bound, Sapporo direction) on the E5 Do-O Expressway (Do-o Expressway) and the Kanayama Parking Area (PA) (inbound, Otaru direction) on the E5A Sasson Expressway (In-bound Expressway). This will be part of customer service during the winter and as a regional collaboration initiative.

Students from Hokkaido University of Education, Iwamizawa Campus, were involved in the planning and production of the video, including the creation of a story and animation based on the concept of "projection mapping that makes use of Hokkaido's snow."
This year's video will bring you a soothing and warm world view featuring "cute animals with ties to Hokkaido."

In preparation for the screening, the snow-covered mountain within the PA was used as a screen, making the most of the winter environment.

As part of our regional collaboration, Hokkaido University of Education, Iwamizawa Campus, is cooperating with us in the art gallery corner of the Iwamizawa Service Area (SA) (Out-bound, heading towards Asahikawa), where we are exhibiting paintings created by students. This projection mapping screening has been underway since 2023, and this is the third time it has been held.
This seasonal initiative, where students' creativity meets the pure white canvas of Hokkaido's winter landscape, is sure to bring a moment of relaxation to visitors. Please come and cover the event.

Photos from last year's projection mapping screening
Last year's projection mapping screening
A photo of part of the storyboard during the video production stage
Storyboard at the video production stage (partial)

1. Projection mapping screening location, etc.

  1. Screening location and screening period
    ①Hokkaido Expressway Nopporo PA (In-bound line/Sapporo direction)
    Wednesday, February 4, 2020 - Monday, February 9, 2020
    ②Sasson Road Kanayama PA (In-bound line/Otaru direction)
    February 10th (Tuesday) to February 14th (Saturday), 2020
  2. Screening time
    Both venues ① and ②: 17:00-21:00

2. Projection mapping lighting ceremony

  1. Date and time
    Wednesday, February 4, 2020 17:00-17:15
  2. place
    Hokkaido Expressway Nopporo PA (In-bound line/towards Sapporo)
  3. participant
    NEXCO EAST Sapporo Management Office Group
    Hokkaido University of Education Iwamizawa Campus
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