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Engei-Jo Mini
11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. / Tue., Jan 16 – Mon., Feb 5, 2024
*This program has ended.
*This program has ended.
An Underground Engei-Jo (Performance Venue) in Ginza?
Sony Park Mini will be transformed into Engei-Jo Mini for a limited time only. Hollywood-Zakoshisyoh, Nishikigoi and Yasuko will be the three comedy acts to appear at this tiny venue.
Engei-Jo Mini is a tiny venue, but it will be state-of-the-art.
The three comedy acts on this mysterious stage will consist of original performances.
Have fun watching their comic performances up close at Engei-Jo Mini.
Sony Park Mini will be transformed into Engei-Jo Mini for a limited time only. Hollywood-Zakoshisyoh, Nishikigoi and Yasuko will be the three comedy acts to appear at this tiny venue.
Engei-Jo Mini is a tiny venue, but it will be state-of-the-art.
The three comedy acts on this mysterious stage will consist of original performances.
Have fun watching their comic performances up close at Engei-Jo Mini.
From the outside
A new type of performance hall utilizing Sony's Spatial Reality Display
State of the exhibits
Visitors can see the comedians' stories from various angles and sizes that you cannot usually see, such as from the side, from behind, and even from above
Hollywood-Zakoshisyoh
Yasuko
Nishikigoi
Lanterns with the names of the three groups of performers create a sense of an entertainment venue
Visitors at Sony Park Mini
Various goods are sold as souvenirs after enjoying the performance hall
Coaster
The Ginza underground concourse
Hollywood-Zakoshisyoh
He debuted in 1993 and began performing as a solo comedian in 2002. He won the R-1 Grand Prix in 2016. He has been chosen to be a judge for this contest for three consecutive years since 2021. He appeared in seasons 5, 7 and 10 of Hitoshi Matsumoto Presents Documental of Amazon Prime Video. He boasts the most number of appearances on the TBS Arabikidan program, for which he was nicknamed, Mr. Arabiki. He is currently a regular on the MBS Radio program, Appare Yattemaasu! and AuDee’s Gyakushu Zakoshi no Choge Choge Park, while also making appearances on numerous shows, including Suiyobi no Downtown of TBS and Zenryoku! Datsuryoku Times of CX. His signature act is the “exaggerated impersonation.”
He debuted in 1993 and began performing as a solo comedian in 2002. He won the R-1 Grand Prix in 2016. He has been chosen to be a judge for this contest for three consecutive years since 2021. He appeared in seasons 5, 7 and 10 of Hitoshi Matsumoto Presents Documental of Amazon Prime Video. He boasts the most number of appearances on the TBS Arabikidan program, for which he was nicknamed, Mr. Arabiki. He is currently a regular on the MBS Radio program, Appare Yattemaasu! and AuDee’s Gyakushu Zakoshi no Choge Choge Park, while also making appearances on numerous shows, including Suiyobi no Downtown of TBS and Zenryoku! Datsuryoku Times of CX. His signature act is the “exaggerated impersonation.”
Nishikigoi
After engaging in various activities of their own, they came together in 2012 to form a comedy duo. They gradually began increasing their media exposure from around 2020, and made it to the finals for the first time in the M-1 Grand Prix 2020, attracting attention for securing 4th place and being the oldest finalists in the history of the contest. They competed in the finals of the M-1 Grand Prix 2021 for the second consecutive year, earning themselves a victory to become the 17th champions.
After engaging in various activities of their own, they came together in 2012 to form a comedy duo. They gradually began increasing their media exposure from around 2020, and made it to the finals for the first time in the M-1 Grand Prix 2020, attracting attention for securing 4th place and being the oldest finalists in the history of the contest. They competed in the finals of the M-1 Grand Prix 2021 for the second consecutive year, earning themselves a victory to become the 17th champions.
Yasuko
She was born on September 2, 1998, and comes from Ube City of Yamaguchi Prefecture. She appeared on Guru Guru Ninety Nine Omoshiroso on New Year’s Day in 2021, after which she gained popularity and began appearing in various media with acts based on her background as a former Self-Defense Force personnel, and her catchphrase, “Haii!”
She holds a Large-Sized Special Vehicle License.
Her hobbies are drawing pictures and cartoons, and creating original music using computer music equipment.
She was born on September 2, 1998, and comes from Ube City of Yamaguchi Prefecture. She appeared on Guru Guru Ninety Nine Omoshiroso on New Year’s Day in 2021, after which she gained popularity and began appearing in various media with acts based on her background as a former Self-Defense Force personnel, and her catchphrase, “Haii!”
She holds a Large-Sized Special Vehicle License.
Her hobbies are drawing pictures and cartoons, and creating original music using computer music equipment.
[Venue]
Sony Park Mini
B1 Nishi-Ginza Parking, 5-3-1 Chisaki, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0061 (Google Maps / Video access guide)
[Opening Hours / Duration]
11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. / Tue., Jan 16 – Mon., Feb 5, 2024
*This program has ended.
[Admission Fee]
Free
[Details]
[Notes]
*3: This is because most children under 5 years of age have developing vision.
*4: Varies depending on individual constitution and physical condition such as lack of sleep or fatigue.
*5: The length of break required varies from individual to individual.
[Measures to prevent infection]
Measures will be implemented to prevent the spread of infections at Sony Park Mini.
Sony Park Mini
B1 Nishi-Ginza Parking, 5-3-1 Chisaki, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0061 (Google Maps / Video access guide)
[Opening Hours / Duration]
11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. / Tue., Jan 16 – Mon., Feb 5, 2024
*This program has ended.
[Admission Fee]
Free
[Details]
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3D images of three comedians filmed in the VOLUMETRIC CAPTURE STUDIO*1 at Sony PCL's creative base, KIYOSUMI-SHIRAKAWA BASE, are shown on Sony's Spatial Reality Display*2, allowing viewers to enjoy the seasonal comedians' "ironic" stories from various angles, including side, back and even top angles, which are not usually seen.
*1: Details of VOLUMETRIC CAPTURE STUDIO at KIYOSUMI-SHIRAKAWA BASE (available only in Japanese)
*2: Details of Spatial Reality Display (available only in Japanese) - You will be seated one at a time and experience each display individually. A maximum of four people can experience the displays at the same time.
- The full-length experience lasts from approximately 4 minutes.
- Entry may be restricted during busy times. Details will be announced on the official Sony Park Instagram.
[Notes]
- Children 5 years old and younger are not allowed to view the show.*3
- There are individual differences in the way 3D images are seen.
- In rare cases, eye fatigue, tiredness, or other unpleasant symptoms may occur while viewing 3D images.*4
- If you are not feeling well, please refrain from viewing the images in this exhibition.
- If you experience any discomfort, please stop watching and take a well-deserved break.*5
- If you do not recover after taking a break, please consult the venue staff if necessary.
- Sony Park Mini is a tiny space of around 30 m². You are asked to note that a limit will be placed on the number of people allowed to enter the space at any one time.
- Any changes to the program will be announced on Sony Park’s official social media account.
*3: This is because most children under 5 years of age have developing vision.
*4: Varies depending on individual constitution and physical condition such as lack of sleep or fatigue.
*5: The length of break required varies from individual to individual.
[Measures to prevent infection]
Measures will be implemented to prevent the spread of infections at Sony Park Mini.
- Alcohol disinfectant will be available.
- Reinforce disinfection and ventilation.
- Staff will check their temperatures before coming to work, and regularly gargle their mouths, as well as wash and disinfect their hands.