Sky: Cloud Journey

The many faces of clouds, reconstructed with both artistic expressions and science

This installation depicts the diverse forms of clouds, drawn from the findings of meteorological research. Through an immersive experience that feels like being inside the clouds themselves, visitors witness the cycle of clouds shifting moment by moment, from dawn to dusk. The work invites you to savor the wonder and beauty of weather phenomena while gaining insights into and exploring discoveries from the research behind them. During the special installation sessions, fog appears throughout the venue to deepen the sense of immersion.
Venue: 7F Innovation Hall
Running time: approx. 5 min. (loop screening)
*Fog effects only appear during the special installation sessions
*Special installation sessions with fog effects: 13:00/13:40/14:00/14:40/15:00/15:40
*Screenings will not be held on closed days, nor on Wednesday, May 20, Thursday, May 21, Friday, May 22, Wednesday, June 3, Wednesday, June 10, and Monday, June 22, 2026.

See more about how to watch

Featured Images

Walking through a sea of clouds
Ice crystals of various forms, scientifically rendered
Enveloped in a world of crystals
The sun’s light at dusk
The venue

Credits

Supervisor

Araki Kentaro (Cloud Researcher)

Planning, Direction & Production

WOW

Music

Hatanaka Masato

Lighting, Mist & Wind Design

Tokyo Lighting Design

Project Management & Space Design

Total Media Development Institute Co., Ltd.

Design & Photography

Hosokawa Hiroshi

Planning & Production

Miraikan - The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation

How to Watch

  • Venue
    7F Communication Floor
    See the floor plan in detail
  • About Screening Days:
    Screenings may be suspended on days when other events are held. Please check the "Schedule for Theater Screening" below for details.
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    • Screenings will not be held on closed days, nor on Wednesday, May 20, Thursday, May 21, Friday, May 22, Wednesday, June 3, Wednesday, June 10, and Monday, June 22, 2026.
    • Screening days for July 2026 will be announced on this page in mid-June.
  • Admission:
    Please enjoy the experience as you please. Viewing is from a standing position
    If the venue is crowded, you may be asked to wait at the entrance.
  • Fees:
    Free of charge (a Permanent Exhibitions Ticket is required to view the Permanent Exhibitions and to watch screenings in the Theater Room.)

Theater Information

  • Prohibited Activities:
    • Eating and drinking (including candy, gum, etc.);
    • Filming or recording the entire screening production.
    • If your behavior is judged to disturb other visitors, staff may ask you to leave the venue. Thank you for your understanding.
  • Notes:
    • We ask you to note the following points in relation to the characteristics of the equipment and the staging of this program. Caution is advised for young children and those sensitive to light or sound.
    • The program contains scenes with blackouts and flashing visuals, abrupt scene changes, wind, fog (mist), and loud sounds.
    • The fog (mist) effects may cause clothing or belongings to become damp. Please be aware of this in advance.
    • Visibility may be reduced during fog (mist) effects. For your safety, please do not run inside the venue.
    • Because the work is projected onto five surfaces, some viewers may experience motion sickness. If you begin to feel unwell, please close your eyes and look away from the visuals.
  • Projection System:
    • Screens: Five-surface projection (excluding the ceiling) within a screen space of 10 m (width) × 16 m (depth) × 4.5 m (height);
    • Projectors: Nine 4K projectors (15,000 lm);
    • Sound: 12.2 ch
  • Facility Rentals
    See more about facility rentals for the Innovation Hall