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HTC VIVE Arts' supervised project, 'Dancing with Fire,' a mixed reality collaboration between Taiwan, the UK, and France, has been nominated at the Cannes Film Festival. The installation merges a virtual projection of pianist Yuja Wang, created via volumetric capture, with a real, self-playing Steinway piano. Following successful exhibitions in Paris and Cannes, the project is set for a global tour with stops in Shanghai and London.
Plantec Inc. held a reception at the International House of Japan on May 13, 2026, to commemorate the publication of Bangladeshi architect Rafiq Azam's book. The event featured a presentation by Azam on his "Green Architecture" philosophy and a high-profile talk session with Japanese architects including Kengo Kuma, fostering international dialogue on the future of urban design.
Arsaga Partners held a training session for Chiyoda Ward educators on its educational AI platform, "AI+Me." The session addressed the 'three barriers' to AI adoption (guideline compliance, data privacy, student care), showcased unique features like LLM comparison and prompt sharing developed from teacher feedback, and concluded with a Q&A, aiming to promote AI as a core educational infrastructure.
The Miyagawa Stone Tool Museum, a private institution in Kawanishi City, celebrated its 90th anniversary with a special viewing event on May 18, drawing 218 visitors. Established in 1936 by Yuitsu Miyagawa to preserve artifacts from the Kamo Ruins, the museum is praised for its collection of approximately 5,000 Yayoi period items. Visitors, including university academics, lauded the private initiative and the museum's historical atmosphere, while the fourth-generation director, Noriko Miyagawa, reaffirmed her commitment to preserving this legacy.
Lanet, part of the Bic Camera Group, released an analysis report from its participation in the EDIX Tokyo 2026 expo. Their AI camera 'Kizukumo' garnered significant attention for its low cost, ease of installation, and hybrid recording system, revealing strong demand from educational institutions and system integrators for DX solutions in safety management.
Niigata University of Health and Welfare collaborated with the Niigata Kita Police Station to conduct a traffic safety awareness campaign on May 19th. This event, part of the university's inaugural Traffic Safety Week, aimed to improve safety consciousness among its 5,000 students, many of whom commute by vehicle, through the distribution of educational materials and promotion of safe driving.
Liberaware held the 'Liberaware CUP 2026' on April 17, 2026, in Osaka for 12 teams from user companies of its IBIS2 inspection drone. The competition, held on a course simulating real inspection sites, aimed to improve operator skills, with Team MAX Kogyo winning first place and the top two teams advancing to the JR East Group Drone DX CHAMPIONSHIP 2026.