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A New Era of Music Experience

The synergy between J-WAVE, a popular radio station in Japan, and Forest Digital has led to a transformative musical experience that will be revealed on March 25, 2026, during an event called "SAISON CARD TOKIO HOT 100 MEGA JAM in MoN TAKANAWA". This unique collaboration promises to envelop listeners in an immersive environment where music transcends traditional boundaries and transforms into a spatial experience.

Concept and Objectives

Under the inspiring concept of "Music Becomes a Place," this initiative aims to enhance the conventional listening experience into something more captivating by utilizing cutting-edge immersive technology. As listeners enter the world of J-WAVE's TOKIO HOT 100, they will not only hear music but feel it resonating within a dynamic space influenced by various natural landscapes such as mountains, Yakushima's lush surroundings, and the vast nature of Hokkaido's Tokachi region.

Event Details

The upcoming event is part of the yearly listener appreciation celebration hosted by SAISON CARD TOKIO HOT 100. This year’s gathering is particularly special as it coincides with the opening of the cultural facility "MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives" on March 28, 2026, marking a significant moment for the Takanawa Gateway City initiative supported by the JR East Group.

Event Information:

• - Name: SAISON CARD TOKIO HOT 100 MEGA JAM in MoN TAKANAWA
• - Date: March 25, 2026
• - Time: Doors open at 18:00, and the event starts at 19:00, concluding at 21:00
• - Venue: MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives
• - Attendees: Limited to 1,000 guests, the registration for attendance is already closed.

Immersive Experience with uralaa

The standout feature of this collaboration is the immersive space known as “uralaa.” Utilizing XR technology, it allows attendees to experience a mind-blowing synthesis of music and environment. Users will step into the J-WAVE studio, enveloped in the radio show’s captivating atmosphere, only to have the surrounding space transform dynamically in synchrony with the music, projecting scenes of breathtaking nature seamlessly interwoven with sound.

Chris Peppler, J-WAVE Navigator, remarks:
"This project has changed the way we experience music. Instead of just listening, you will be encapsulated by it. Our collaboration with uralaa allows listeners to feel like they are part of the TOKIO HOT 100 world. We invite everyone to partake in this immersive journey!"

Yuji Tsujiki, CEO of Forest Digital, states:
"Music becomes a space—this is the evolution I envisioned together with Chris Peppler and J-WAVE. What starts in a studio now expands into magnificent expanses of nature, melding music and the environment. uralaa will reshape how we experience music, sports, and all forms of entertainment by creating spatial experiences for the future."

About uralaa

"uralaa" represents the pinnacle of innovative immersive technology, offering the world’s first cloud-based VR experience without the need for headsets. Through a small set-top box, it streams over 1,200 diverse content options, from stunning natural vistas to AI-generated virtual cities, across various sectors such as healthcare, education, tourism, and more. Starting in 2025, it will introduce a one-of-a-kind immersive livestreaming service capable of delivering live content—from sports to community events—anywhere, redefining how audiences engage with live experiences.

Company Information for Forest Digital

• - Headquarters: Hokkaido Tokachi, Urakawa, 51-1, Shirogane Office (Showroom): Tokyo Minato, Shirogane 1-25-25 Apartment Shirogane 1F
• - CEO: Yuji Tsujiki
• - Established: November 2019
• - Business Focus: Development and provision of immersive space technology "uralaa"
• - Application: Extensively utilized in healthcare, welfare, educational, and public facilities across Japan
• - Website: uralaa / Forest Digital