Modern art goes high-tech

"I was excited for almost five hours when experiencing the immersive shows, even though I hardly had any sleep the day before.

"And although it's different from traditional visual art, I think it expands the concept of art."

TeamLab is very popular in China, too, with their shows held in Beijing, Shenzhen last year and Wuhan this year. The show in Shenzhen last year attracted more than 400,000 visitors in about four months.

Inoko says a plan to hold a show at a Shanghai museum is under discussion. And their latest show in China-to be held on Saturday-will feature three of their works at a fashion and art event in Shanghai by Hong Kong actor Edison Chen.

Separately, Inoko says his works have more Chinese collectors because the Chinese art market is now strong and open.

In Japan, museums are less likely to display his work due to budgetary constraints and a conservative attitude toward art, he says.