About
Started in 2001, NEW YORK – TOKYO (NYT) is a NYC - based event media production and marketing communications company that is uniquely positioned to tap into the creative cultural vibe between New York and Tokyo, media capitals of the world.
Past NYT Events include the New York – Tokyo Anime Festival 2001, which was started with the Sci Fi channel as the world’s first anime premiere film festival, the New York – Tokyo Music Festival 2002, which set the strong NYT brand, bringing Japanese and US music worlds together in NYC, the New York – Tokyo Film Festival 2003, which premiered 15 newest films by current Japan’s talented younger directors, and Tokyo Robotics 2003 & 2004, which introduced a futuristic lifestyle featuring personal robots, and eNerGy 2004, which challenged the triple content of the premiere (anime, game, and j-pop) filling 913 seat theater.
With three keywords of “hybrid” and “future”, NYT is currently holding monthly GNG (Gamers Nite Groove), MDS (Monthly Director Series), and the annual New York – Tokyo Music Festival, in addition to numerous client collaboration projects, including personal robots, street fashion, sports, design, and the arts.
Our marketing strength is that we are strongly connected to the NY young press and creative community, as well as having a powerful reach into the next generation consumers.
Download the NYT Media Kit HERE.
For GNG, MDS, and NYTMF Sponsor Packs, all other client project information, and online advertising inquiries, please contact Taeko Baba at:
btaeko (at) newyork-tokyo.com.
“Today is an excellent opportunity for New Yorkers in all five boroughs to experience the rich sounds and culture of Japan’s next generation. The festival (New York – Tokyo Music Festival) will feature live performances by some of Japan’s best pop musicians, and will also introduce attendees to the latest achievements in anime and Japanese video games. We are proud to be a part of this terrific event as it reflects New York City and Japan’s common affinity for being the cultural capitals of their respective hemispheres. On behalf of the residents of New York City, I commend the team at New York- Tokyo for organizing this Festival, and salute its commitment to enriching our city with the vibrant culture of Japan.”
- Michael R. Bloomberg, Mayor, City of New York
“The eNerGy Festival is a wonderful event hosted by New York – Tokyo in the “Media Capital of the Worlds,” New York City. As sister cities, New York and Tokyo share a special bond – the energy Festival will further strengthen that friendship. The energy Festival introduces unique, futuristic and inspiring Japanese culture to the United States, and I will you in welcoming the entertainment, guest artists, industry executives and visitors to this celebration of Japanese art and culture.”
- C. Virginia Fields, Manhattan Borough President
“The New York – Tokyo Film Festival introduces the most demanded Japanese films and fresh talents to the United States.”
- Cristyne L. Nicholas, President & CEO, NYC & Company
“New York-Tokyo is an organization chartered with introducing Japan’s latest technology advancements to the US. Watch out for the robot.”
- Digital Life
“I think it’s great that an event like the New York-Tokyo Music Festival (2002) is giving Americans a chance to experience some great J-pop artists performing live and so get a real sense of what Japan has to offer musically.”
- Steve McClure, Asia Bureau Chief, Billboard
“…there was a constant back-beat of fantastic electronic music then you have yourself a very hip excursion. What else could it be but the New York - Tokyo Gamers Night Groove?”
- Julien McNab, Producer, Fuse TV
“It was such a pleasure working with New York - Tokyo. You have a great event that we are certain that is just going to grow and grow!”
- Holly Gorder, Microsoft
“Monthly Director Series is so original and unique. It’s great to be able to screen such unusual pictures that the public would never see otherwise.”
- Josh Haygood, Producer, Bandit Films