2019.12.19
A diver dressed as Santa appears in the “Sunshine Lagoon”, a large tank of about 240 tons of water. Divers bring Christmas presents to the fish that live in the aquarium. At the end of the performance, Santa and the fish work together to create a large Christmas tree in the aquarium.
(Operating time 11: 30 ~ / 13: 00 ~ / 16: 00 ~ [Each time about 10 minutes] * From December 21st to 25th 18: 30 ~
After 16:00, the illumination area of the Sunshine Aquarium “Marine Garden” will light up with about 7,500 lights. About 4m in height, the “flying penguin tree” has a cape penguin as a motif and seems to swim to the sky. The penguin at the top of the tree lifts a sparkling star over the head and enlivens Christmas in the aquarium.
December 1 (Sun), 7 (Sat), 8 (Sun), 14 (Sat), 15 (Sun), 21 (Sat)-25 (Wed) from 16:00 A performance of lighting a “flying penguin tree” by sea lions will also be held.
(Illumination hours: 16: 00-18: 00 * December 21-25: 16: 00-21: 00)
December 1 (Sun), 6 (Fri)-8 (Sun), 13 (Fri)-15 (Sun), 20 (Fri)-25 (Wed) 17:30-[Approx. In 10 minutes, a diver dressed as a mermaid wearing a large fin fin monofin performs a fantastic performance with the fish in accordance with LED lighting and music.
A trainer dressed as Santa will introduce you to the ecology and the way you live while watching the cute Kotsumeka otter playing with Christmas-like accessories on the performance stage of the outdoor area “Marine Garden”. (Execution time: 14:45-[about 10 minutes])
In the special aquarium at the entrance of the aquarium, you will see Christmas-like creatures that are shaped like Christmas tree ornaments with colorful body colors.
A collaboration project between Pingu and Sunshine Aquarium will be held again this year! We will develop Christmas-style Pingu photo spots and sell Pingu goods. In addition, we will have a Pingu greeting.
From December 21st (Sat.) to 25th (Wed.), the special extension will be held until 18:00 until 18:00, and events will also be held.
* Details will be announced on the Sunshine Aquarium website at a later date.
Summer event information announcement before closing Tokyo Odaiba Oedo Onsen Monogatari
Enjoy the “Japanese summer tradition” ♪ “Takanawa Summer Festival 2020”, where you can enjoy the fair with a yukata
NAKED Cherry Blossom Festival 2024: Nijo Castle, a World Heritage Site
Held the annual “Autumn Leaves Festival” at Keio Mogusaen
[Risonare Yatsugatake] This year’s 18th celebration of the arrival of spring, “Corridor Flowering Resonale” will be held.
Shuzenji Niji-no-Sato in late autumn, “Maple Tree Light-up”, a light show that decorates the night sky
Nara
Countrywide
Kagawa
Kyoto
Countrywide
The recommended accommodation plans for the autumn leaf season in Oku Daisen.
Tottori
Two types of autumn-only red seals, ‘Chrysanthemum and Tanzaku’ and ‘Autumn Leaves and Candles’, are now available at Daisho-in Temple, Miyajima, a World Heritage island.
Hiroshima
Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture: ‘Korankei and Obara Bus Tour’, two major autumn tourist attractions in Toyota City, goes on sale on 29 July (Mon).
Aichi
[ROKU KYOTO] ‘Summer Festival Stay Plan’ to enjoy the mood of summer events such as festivals and fireworks displays.
Kyoto
[Mother Farm] One million ‘Nemophila’ will soon be in full bloom.
Chiba
Kurokawa Onsen Yuakari, a fantastic illumination of bamboo in the countryside. This season, ‘Yuakari Yokocho’ is only open for a limited time.
2024.12.23
Limited edition original gin ‘NISHI-GIN’, jointly produced by a group of restaurants in Nishijin, on sale from 25 November.
2024.12.20
Nippon Kodo launches limited-edition incense and incense burner sets with a ‘Snake’ design, the Chinese zodiac sign for 2025.
2024.12.18
Winter special parfait at the Unjo Saryo café in the Tale of Genji Museum, Uji, Kyoto.
2024.12.16
OnigiriBurger ‘Eel Kabayaki – Double Eggs’, newly launched as part of Kansai International Airport OnigiriBurger 1st anniversary menu.
2024.12.13
[New Furano Prince Hotel]This year’s plan to enjoy a snow fairy ‘zebra finch’ birdwatching experience and a lunch set with a zebra finch cake plate.
2024.12.11
Hiroshima
Art
Simose Art Museum, located in Otake City, Hiroshima Prefecture, has been awarded the prestigious Versailles Prize as the “Most Beautiful Museum in the World.”
The award ceremony took place on December 2 at UNESCO headquarters in Paris, marking a historic moment for the museum and Japanese architecture.
The Versailles Prize Website:https://www.prix-versailles.com/2024
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Food
December sees the arrival of a number of Christmas breads. The Snowman with his cute smiling face is a sweet loaf with two different flavours: pudding cream and chocolate cream. It is a heartwarming treat with flavours that both children and adults can enjoy.
Also back this year is the popular Japanese Stollen, which was a big hit last year. This is a special cake that can only be tasted at Kimuraya, using Japanese-inspired ingredients such as persimmons, figs and koshi-an (sweet bean paste). Please take this opportunity to try Kimuraya’s limited edition Christmas bread.
Hiroshima
Art
The Hiroshima Museum of Art is hosting the exhibition “ZIPANGU: Contemporary Artists Who Defined the Heisei Era” (November 2, 2024 – December 22, 2024). This showcase brings together works by some of the most prominent figures in Japan’s contemporary art scene, including Yayoi Kusama, Takashi Murakami, Makoto Aida, Yoshitomo Nara, Chiharu Shiota, Izumi Kato, Akira Yamaguchi, and Miwa Komatsu. The exhibition has already garnered significant attention, exceeding 10,000 visitors.
HYAKKEI covered the dialogue between contemporary artist Takashi Murakami and Sueo Mizuma, the curator of this exhibition, held at the RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima. We also conducted an exclusive interview with Mr. Mizuma.
The discussions centered on the aspirations behind the ZIPANGU exhibition and offered forward-looking insights, not only into Japan’s art world but also into the rediscovery of value within Japanese culture by its people.
Osaka
Food
Event
From 25 Oct (Fri) to 8 Dec (Sun), 2024, a pop-up shop for miffy café tokyo will be held in Umeda, Osaka.
Hiroshima
Travel
Culture
Two types of paper seals made exclusively for autumn, ‘Chrysanthemum and Tanzaku’ and ‘Autumn Leaves and Candles’, have been available since Monday 9 September at Daisho-in Temple on the World Heritage island of Miyajima. Quantities are limited and will run out as soon as they are gone.
Kyoto
Restaurant
Event
On selected days in September 2024, the wedding venue Kyoto Art Grace Wedding Hills will offer a ‘Hanari Otsukimi Afternoon Tea’, where guests can enjoy sweets and savouries inspired by the moon viewing on the fifteenth night of the month.
