The Grand Unveiling of the Mural Art Project at Honda's Aoyama Plaza

Celebration of Athletes and Dreams at Honda

Today marks the opening of the final mural in the Tokyo 2025 World Athletics championships project at Honda Welcome Plaza in Aoyama, developed by OVER ALLs, an art company based in Minato, Tokyo, headed by President Taketo Akazawa. This mural features Honda athletes Naoki Koyama, set to compete in the men's marathon, and Nagi Mori, participating in the men's 5000m event. Surrounding them is a depiction of Honda's mobility—representing the essence of challenge and ambition shared between the athletes and the corporation.

The mural captures the perseverance of the athletes, who continuously strive without giving up. Each Honda employee contributes their cheers, which in turn invigorate them and propel them towards future goals. This interaction embodies Honda's belief in "The Power of Dreams," illustrating a moment where teamwork and inspiration unite.

Displayed prominently at the busy intersection of Aoyama 1-chome, this mural not only inspires Honda employees but also reaches passersby. The presence of these athletes is a gentle reminder that believing in dreams and striving for them is a potent force, touching hearts and igniting aspirations.

Details of the Mural

- Location: Honda Welcome Plaza Aoyama (currently closed)
- Address: 2-1-1 Minamiaoyama, Minato, Tokyo
- Display Period: September 10, 2025 (Wednesday) to the end of September (tentative)
- Dimensions: Width 7.0m × Height 5.0m
- Production Duration: 7 days
- Materials Used: Paint, spray

Overview of the Art Project

Project Name:

Tokyo World Athletics Art Project

Locations and Timelines:

1. Akasaka Sacas Square (5-3-6 Akasaka, Minato, Tokyo)
- Display Period: August 14 (Thursday) - September 27 (Saturday)
- Featured Athletes: Haruka Kitaguchi (Javelin), Armand Duplantis (Pole Vault), Noah Lyles (Sprints), Sydney McLaughlin (400m), Karsten Warholm (400m Hurdles), Yaroslava Mahuchikh (High Jump), Faith Kipyegon (1500m and 5000m)

2. ASICS FLAGSHIP HARAJUKU (1-5-8 Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo)
- Display Period: August 23 (Saturday) - September 21 (Sunday)
- Featured Athletes: Haruka Kitaguchi (Javelin), Yoshihide Kiryu (Sprints), Rashid Muratake (110m Hurdles)

3. ASICS TOKYO GINZA (8-2-7 Ginza, Chuo, Tokyo)
- Display Period: August 30 (Saturday) - September 21 (Sunday)
- Featured Athletes: Abdul Hakim Sani Brown (Sprints), Kimi Tanaka (1500m and 5000m), Kana Kobayashi (Marathon)

4. SEIKO HOUSE (4-5-11 Ginza, Chuo, Tokyo)
- Display Period: September 8 (Monday) - September 21 (Sunday) until 19:00
- Featured Athlete: Haruka Kitaguchi (Javelin)

5. Honda Welcome Plaza Aoyama (currently closed)
- Display Period: September 10 (Wednesday) - End of September (tentative)
- Featured Athletes: Naoki Koyama (Marathon), Nagi Mori (5000m)

Artistic Team:

The project is spearheaded by Taketo Akazawa, who is responsible for planning and production. The main artist is Yuuki Yamamoto, the champion of "ART BATTLE JAPAN 2018." OVER ALLs strives to transform people into expressions of art through murals across the country. Their process involves extensive research and interviews to highlight the aspirations of the commissioning entities and their history, turning them into vibrant mural expressions.

Notable works include murals depicting pitchers Yu Darvish and Shohei Ohtani in Escon Field Hokkaido, and a series of murals capturing the faces of the residents of Futaba Town, showcasing their resilience following the Great East Japan Earthquake. The team has appeared on various media outlets including "Jounetsu Tairiku," "news zero," and others.