JKD Collective

JKD COLLECTIVE IS A
CREATIVE STUDIO SPECIALIZING IN
NEXT GENERATION VIDEO CONTENT
AND MUSIC PRODUCTION.

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EXPO WORLDS：世界と世界が、つくる世界。 We created the concept movie for EXPO WORLDs – Osaka-Kansai Expo OPEN DESIGN PROJECT. EXPO WORLDs is an open design initiative that brings vibrant expressions of life and energy to the entire Osaka-Kansai Expo site—where diverse “worlds” resonate and come together to co-create a new future. To visualize the spirit and vision of this project, we crafted a cinematic world through visuals and sound.A place where people, nature, and technology meet, overlap, and harmonize.We invite you to experience this landscape of co-creation through the film. VIEW PROJECT
EXPO 2025 OSAKA : SOUNDSCAPE We were in charge of sound and music direction and production for the soundscape enveloping the outdoor areas of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai. This soundscape is built around the concept of "Ensemble of Life." The Yumeshima site is divided into seven thematic zones — Earth, Sky, Water, Forest, City, Festival, and Life — each with its own distinct sonic design. Seven artists collaborated with the soundscape's creative team to co-create a unique sonic world in each area. VIEW PROJECT
BUTTERFLY : FOCUS WITHIN. Planned and produced a brand movie for the table tennis brand BUTTERFLY, featuring the two-time World Table Tennis Champion and gold medalist at last year's Paris Olympics, Fan Zhendong. The key message is 'Focus Within.' The film is crafted with sharp visual expressions and sound design. VIEW PROJECT
NWM ONE : DEFAULT SOUND DESIGN FOR HEADPHONE We collaborated with NTT Sonority, a subsidiary of NTT specializing in audio-related businesses, to design the default startup and operation sounds for their innovative open-ear headphones, "nwm ONE." These headphones allow users to enjoy high-quality music while still hearing the surrounding sounds. VIEW PROJECT
SOUNDS AND CIVILIZATION Musician Shoji Yamashiro, known for his work on the soundtrack of the epic anime film "AKIRA" and his live performances, along with his ensemble "Geinoh Yamashirogumi”. Real name Tsutomu Ohashi, he is also a scientist who has discovered and researched the "HyperSonic Effect," which refers to the positive effects that ultrasonic sounds beyond the audible range of humans have on the human brain. Based on the research on sound by Dr. Ohashi and the inspiration drawn from the musical endeavors of the same individual, Shoji Yamashiro, we produced a short documentary exploring the relationship between sound and civilization. VIEW PROJECT
IMMERSIVE MUSEUM VOL.2 : ポスト印象派 / POST IMPRESSIONISM Following last year’s Vol.1 “IMPRESSIONISM” with over 2 hundred thousand people visiting and being a huge box-office success, we took charge of music direction / production for "Immersive Museum Vol.2 / Post Impressionism” featuring painters such as Van Gogh, Gauguin, Cezanne, etc.
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ONLY ON AIRBNB : GOKAYAMA We directed and produced promotional photos and videos for a PR campaign for the "Only on Airbnb" project, featuring a special stay in a Gassho-style house in the secluded Suganuma village of Gokayama, Toyama nestled in the nature-rich Hokuriku region. These traditional thatched-roof houses have stood unchanged for centuries, showcasing the robust vitality of the region.
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ELLESSE TONE EXPERIENCE JKD produced a special event featuring a hands-on interactive audio visual installation for a recently relaunched tennis brand, ellesse. VIEW PROJECT
GOLDWIN : PLAY EARTH PARK Goldwin, the sports wear company which aligns with global sports brands including The North Face, held the park project in Tokyo Midtown, under the concept “PLAY EARTH”. JKD produced the documentary film it. VIEW PROJECT
ALPINE : SOUNDWARDS We created the branded movie for Japan’s premium car audio ALPINE, that has users and fans all over the world.

With SOUNDWARDS “To the place where there’s great sound” as the concept, we visualized its simple but strong message: Great sound inspires us and the most exciting spaces are the best sounding ones, attracting passionate people.

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REDBULL : 64 BARS SEASON 3 Red Bull 64 Bars is a project capturing the thrilling performances in the studio where rappers hit the booth and lay down ‘64 Bars’.
Season 3’s contents have been released sequentially since April.
Continued from last season, JKD produces the project, with Mummy D from RHYMESTER as the curator in this season.
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BMW M3: AUDIO +VISUAL INSTALLATION JKD produced and created an audiovisual installation for M3, one of the highest performing vehicles by BMW with lots of fans.
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PROJECTION MAPPING AND LIGHTING SHOW : UPOPOY KAMUY SYMPHONIA Japan’s first-ever national facility that shares the Ainu history and culture, Upopoy, made its grand opening in Shiraoicho, Hokkaido.
JKD was given the privilege to work on the huge projection mapping & lighting show – the highlight night event for Upopoy. VIEW PROJECT
BUTTERFLY : DIGNICS JKD planned and produced a branded film for ping pong brand, Butterfly. We focused on how to fuse the authenticity of ping pong and and creativity. VIEW PROJECT
BLUE PARCLOCK : AUDIO VISUAL INSTALLATION JKD planned and produced time signal audio + visual installation , “Blue Parclock”, and it was installed at Global Ring in Ikebukuro Station as a paramagnet installation. It is an audio-visual installation that runs every hour on the hour. The content changes every time by analyzing real-time information such as time, weather, temperature, and humidity VIEW PROJECT
SPEEDO: WATER BABY JKD Collective directed and produced ‘Water Baby’, a branded video for Australia-born swimwear brand, Speedo. VIEW PROJECT
HELLY HANSEN: BE WITH WATER JKD Collective produced and directed a brand video for Helly Hansen, a sportswear brand originating from Norway, known for their high quality waterproof wear and marine sports style. VIEW PROJECT
GOLDWIN SKI:NO SKIER VERSION JKD planned and produced a brand movie for Goldwin. VIEW PROJECT
JACOB COLLIER : WITH THE LOVE IN MY HEART JKD have planned and produced the music video, “With The Love in My Heart” for the Grammy award winner and YouTube star, Jacob Collier. VIEW PROJECT
THE NORTH FACE: GLOBE FIT INSTALLATION JKD has designed and produced this audio visual installation for the outdoor brand, The North Face, showcasing it’s latest product ‘Globe Fit’. It was exhibited at Hibiya Midtown and to received great reaction. VIEW PROJECT
AIRBNB CHINA: SPRING BREAK | BANGKOK JKD Collective produced campaign video series for Airbnb China, titled “Spring Break.” A total of four films were produced in documentary style, featuring popular destinations for Chinese Millennials, Okinawa, Taipei, Bangkok and Seoul. Here's Bangkok version. Discover the contemporary Thai design and craft, which are at a point of dynamic convergence. VIEW PROJECT
SHU UEMURA X TAKASHI MURAKAMI: TOKYO WRAPPING “tokyo wrapping”, a branded movie for the launch of shu uemura’s holiday collection featuring the artworks by Takashi Murakami. VIEW PROJECT
COLEMAN: WELCOME THE UNEXPECTED A hybrid short film combining a road trip movie and a freestyle rap music video for an outdoor brand Coleman. VIEW PROJECT