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'''''Perched above one of the world's busiest railway stations, the Shinjuku 3D Cat has become one of Tokyo's most entertaining modern landmarks.'''''
'''''The Shinjuku 3D Cat is one of Tokyo's most photographed modern landmarks, delighting visitors with its lifelike animations on the giant curved Cross Shinjuku Vision billboard outside Shinjuku Station.'''''


The '''Shinjuku 3D Cat''' (ๆ–ฐๅฎฟๆฑๅฃใฎ็Œซ) is a giant animated cat displayed on the curved '''Cross Shinjuku Vision''' LED billboard outside the East Exit of Shinjuku Station. Using clever visual effects, the cat appears to leap, stretch, yawn and peer down at pedestrians from inside a giant digital screen.
'''Shinjuku 3D Cat''' (ๆ–ฐๅฎฟๆฑๅฃใฎ็Œซ), officially known as '''The Giant 3D Cat''', is a giant three-dimensional digital cat displayed on the curved '''Cross Shinjuku Vision''' LED billboard at the East Exit of [[Shinjuku Station]]. Since its debut in 2021, the animated calico cat has become one of [[Tokyo]]'s most recognisable modern attractions, drawing crowds throughout the day to watch it stretch, yawn, sleep and play as though it were perched on the edge of the building.


Since debuting in 2021, the attraction has delighted locals and visitors alike, perfectly capturing Tokyo's unique blend of technology, creativity and playful imagination.
The realistic "naked-eye" 3D effect creates the illusion that the cat is climbing out of the billboard without the need for special glasses. Between regular advertising, the cat appears in short animated sequences that have become a social media favourite and a must-see stop for visitors exploring [[Shinjuku]].


[[File:The_Giant_3D_Cat.jpg|thumb|600px|left|The Giant 3D Cat at Cross Shinjuku Vision.]]
[[File:The_Giant_3D_Cat.jpg|thumb|600px|left|The Giant 3D Cat at Cross Shinjuku Vision.]]
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== Why Visit? ==
== ๐ŸŽฏ Why Visit? ==


* ๐Ÿˆ See one of Tokyo's most unique and entertaining digital attractions.
* ๐Ÿˆ See one of [[Tokyo]]'s most unique and entertaining digital attractions.
* ๐Ÿ“ธ Capture fun photos and videos of the giant animated cat.
* ๐Ÿ“ธ Capture fun photos and videos of the giant animated cat.
* ๐Ÿ’ก Experience impressive 3D visual effects without the need for special glasses.
* ๐Ÿ’ก Experience impressive 3D visual effects without the need for special glasses.
* ๐Ÿš‰ Visit a landmark located immediately outside Shinjuku Station.
* ๐Ÿš‰ Visit a landmark located immediately outside [[Shinjuku Station]].
* ๐ŸŒƒ Easily combine your visit with an evening exploring [[Kabukicho]] and nearby attractions.
* ๐ŸŒƒ Easily combine your visit with an evening exploring [[Kabukichล]] and nearby attractions.
* โ›ฉ๏ธ Enjoy a modern attraction that showcases Tokyo's creativity and innovation.
* โ›ฉ๏ธ Enjoy a modern attraction that showcases [[Tokyo]]'s creativity and innovation.


== History ==
== ๐Ÿ“– History ==


The Shinjuku 3D Cat first appeared in 2021 on the '''Cross Shinjuku Vision''' billboard, a massive curved LED display overlooking the East Exit of Shinjuku Station.
The Shinjuku 3D Cat first appeared in 2021 on the '''Cross Shinjuku Vision''' billboard, a massive curved LED display overlooking the East Exit of [[Shinjuku Station]].


The screen uses anamorphic technology to create the illusion of depth, making the cat appear to occupy a three-dimensional space inside the billboard. Throughout the day, the cat appears in a series of short animations, stretching, meowing, pawing at the edge of the screen and occasionally curling up for a nap between advertisements.
The screen uses anamorphic technology to create the illusion of depth, making the cat appear to occupy a three-dimensional space inside the billboard. Throughout the day, the cat appears in a series of short animations, stretching, meowing, pawing at the edge of the screen and occasionally curling up for a nap between advertisements.


Its charming personality and realistic movements quickly made it one of Tokyo's most photographed modern attractions.
Its charming personality and realistic movements quickly made it one of [[Tokyo]]'s most photographed modern attractions.


== Nearby Attractions ==
== ๐Ÿ“ Nearby Attractions ==


* ๐ŸŒƒ [[Kabukicho]]
* ๐ŸŒƒ [[Kabukichล]]
* ๐Ÿฆ– [[Godzilla Head]]
* ๐Ÿฆ– [[Godzilla Head]]
* ๐Ÿข [[Omoide Yokocho]]
* ๐Ÿข [[Omoide Yokocho (Memory Lane)]]
* ๐Ÿถ [[Shinjuku Golden Gai]]
* ๐ŸŒณ [[Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden]]
* ๐Ÿ™๏ธ [[Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building]]
* ๐Ÿ™๏ธ [[Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building]]
* ๐ŸŒณ [[Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden]]
* โš”๏ธ [[Samurai Restaurant Time]]


== Tips ==
== ๐Ÿ’ก Tips ==


* ๐Ÿ’ฐ The attraction is completely free to watch.
* ๐Ÿ’ฐ The attraction is completely free to watch.
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* ๐Ÿ“ท Stand directly opposite the curved screen for the strongest 3D effect.
* ๐Ÿ“ท Stand directly opposite the curved screen for the strongest 3D effect.
* ๐Ÿ‘ฅ Expect heavy pedestrian traffic throughout the day, especially during evenings and weekends.
* ๐Ÿ‘ฅ Expect heavy pedestrian traffic throughout the day, especially during evenings and weekends.
* ๐ŸŒƒ Combine your visit with dinner, shopping or nightlife around Shinjuku and Kabukichล.
* ๐ŸŒƒ Combine your visit with dinner, shopping or nightlife around [[Shinjuku]] and [[Kabukichล]].
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== Location ==


The Shinjuku 3D Cat is located on the '''Cross Shinjuku Vision''' billboard immediately outside the East Exit of Shinjuku Station.
== ๐Ÿ“ Location ==


๐Ÿ“ '''Cross Shinjuku Vision''', 3-23-18 Shinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo
The Shinjuku 3D Cat is located on the Cross Shinjuku Vision building directly opposite the East Exit of [[Shinjuku Station]].


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== ๐ŸŒ External Links ==
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== External Links ==


* [https://vision.xspace.tokyo/ Cross Shinjuku Vision Official Website]
* [https://vision.xspace.tokyo/ Cross Shinjuku Vision Official Website]


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Latest revision as of 20:59, 15 July 2026

The Shinjuku 3D Cat is one of Tokyo's most photographed modern landmarks, delighting visitors with its lifelike animations on the giant curved Cross Shinjuku Vision billboard outside Shinjuku Station.

Shinjuku 3D Cat (ๆ–ฐๅฎฟๆฑๅฃใฎ็Œซ), officially known as The Giant 3D Cat, is a giant three-dimensional digital cat displayed on the curved Cross Shinjuku Vision LED billboard at the East Exit of Shinjuku Station. Since its debut in 2021, the animated calico cat has become one of Tokyo's most recognisable modern attractions, drawing crowds throughout the day to watch it stretch, yawn, sleep and play as though it were perched on the edge of the building.

The realistic "naked-eye" 3D effect creates the illusion that the cat is climbing out of the billboard without the need for special glasses. Between regular advertising, the cat appears in short animated sequences that have become a social media favourite and a must-see stop for visitors exploring Shinjuku.

The Giant 3D Cat at Cross Shinjuku Vision.

๐ŸŽฏ Why Visit?

  • ๐Ÿˆ See one of Tokyo's most unique and entertaining digital attractions.
  • ๐Ÿ“ธ Capture fun photos and videos of the giant animated cat.
  • ๐Ÿ’ก Experience impressive 3D visual effects without the need for special glasses.
  • ๐Ÿš‰ Visit a landmark located immediately outside Shinjuku Station.
  • ๐ŸŒƒ Easily combine your visit with an evening exploring Kabukichล and nearby attractions.
  • โ›ฉ๏ธ Enjoy a modern attraction that showcases Tokyo's creativity and innovation.

๐Ÿ“– History

The Shinjuku 3D Cat first appeared in 2021 on the Cross Shinjuku Vision billboard, a massive curved LED display overlooking the East Exit of Shinjuku Station.

The screen uses anamorphic technology to create the illusion of depth, making the cat appear to occupy a three-dimensional space inside the billboard. Throughout the day, the cat appears in a series of short animations, stretching, meowing, pawing at the edge of the screen and occasionally curling up for a nap between advertisements.

Its charming personality and realistic movements quickly made it one of Tokyo's most photographed modern attractions.

๐Ÿ“ Nearby Attractions

๐Ÿ’ก Tips

  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ The attraction is completely free to watch.
  • โฐ The cat appears between advertisements rather than continuously, so you may need to wait a few minutes.
  • ๐Ÿ“ท Stand directly opposite the curved screen for the strongest 3D effect.
  • ๐Ÿ‘ฅ Expect heavy pedestrian traffic throughout the day, especially during evenings and weekends.
  • ๐ŸŒƒ Combine your visit with dinner, shopping or nightlife around Shinjuku and Kabukichล.

๐Ÿ“ Location

The Shinjuku 3D Cat is located on the Cross Shinjuku Vision building directly opposite the East Exit of Shinjuku Station.

๐Ÿ“Œ 3-23-18 Shinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo