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[Japan's First] Giant Light Billboard Appears in Osaka's Night Sky! Kyowa Sangyo and Maruhan West Japan Company Launch 'SKY BILLBOARD PROJECT'

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Published May 27, 2026 11:00 AM ・ Updated Jun 13, 2026 11:49 PM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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Kyowa Sangyo and Maruhan West Japan Company will launch Japan's first permanent urban advertising drone show, 'SKY BILLBOARD PROJECT,' in Osaka's Shinsekai area starting June 5, 2026.
Operating from the roof of Maruhan Shinsekai, 300 drones will perform LED animations every Friday to boost the night-time economy.

Kyowa Sangyo and Maruhan West Japan Company will launch Japan's first permanent urban advertising drone show, 'SKY BILLBOARD PROJECT,' in Osaka's Shinsekai area starting June 5, 2026. Operating from the roof of Maruhan Shinsekai, 300 drones will perform LED animations every Friday to boost the night-time economy.

PRIMARY SOURCE Original source: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000174224.html Distributor: PR TIMES
Published: May 27, 2026

Kyowa Sangyo Co., Ltd. and Maruhan West Japan Company will launch Japan's first permanent urban advertising drone show project, 'SKY BILLBOARD PROJECT,' in the Shinsekai area of Osaka starting June 5, 2026. Based on the roof of the Maruhan Shinsekai store, the project will feature a 15-minute LED light animation show using 300 drones every Friday. Aiming to revitalize Osaka's night-time economy, the show will display corporate advertisements and tourism promotions in the night sky. Viewing is available from the Shinsekai area, though the store roof and parking lot are off-limits. Shows may be canceled due to weather, so checking official social media is recommended.

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Announced　May 27, 2026 11:00 AM — Distributor PR TIMES
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It revitalizes night tourism in the Shinsekai area and contributes to promoting overnight stays.

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