2021.03.02
At the SKY CIRCUS Sunshine 60 Observatory, during the period from February 19th (Friday) to April 4th (Sunday), the lights inside the observatory after 17:30 will be turned off to make it pitch black. We will carry out “Makukura Taimu-Slowly watching the night view and creating a calming space-” where you can experience the night view award as if you were blended into the beautiful night view of Tokyo.
During the period, some existing contents will be stopped, and in the calming darkness, BGM will be classic JAZZ so that you can relax with the scenery. We will deliver “a special time to enjoy the shining night view of Tokyo quietly”. At the Sunshine 60 Observatory, which was selected as one of Japan’s 100 Famous Moons, why not spend a time freeing yourself from the uneasy daily life of the corona while feeling the beauty and magnificence of the night view.
| Date and time: | February 19th (Friday) -April 4th (Sunday) 17: 30-Closed * Last admission is 30 minutes before the end of business * Currently open until 20:00 due to the announcement of the state of emergency [Reference date: February 19th, 17:20, April 4th, 18:05] |
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| Location: | SKY CIRCUS Sunshine 60 Observatory |
| Price: | You can enjoy it with the observatory admission fee below. Adults 1,200 yen, students (high school / university / vocational school) 900 yen, children (elementary / junior high school students) 600 yen, infants (4 years old and over) 300 yen, annual passport uniform 3,600 yen |
| Location: | 3-1 Higashiikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo Sunshine City Sunshine 60 Building / 60F |
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| Business hours: | 10: 00-22: 00 * Last admission is 30 minutes before the end * Business hours have been changed by 20:00 due to the announcement of the state of emergency. * Subject to change. |
| Admission: | Adults 1,200 yen, students (high school / university / vocational school) 900 yen, children (elementary / junior high school students) 600 yen, infants (4 years old and over) 300 yen * VR fee is not included |
| Contact: | SKY CIRCUS Sunshine 60 Observatory 03-3989-3457 |
“Karatsu Kunchi”, a festival visited by about 500,000 people every year
【Rikugien】Hand-Hand-Training Course for Making Original Fans Held on July 22
《Planned for 10 years after the earthquake / Fukushima City》 “Hanamiyama” to enjoy at home
“Udon making experience” You can enjoy the rural scenery of Musashino in the 1950s!
[Karuizawa Hoshino area]First Stardust Ice Rink, a new skating experience that immerses you in a fantastic light installation.
[Keio Department Store, Shinjuku]This year marks the 60th edition of the ‘Original Famous Ekiben and National Good Food Competition’.
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
[Osaka, Japan] Exhibition featuring eight million gods, yokai, and myths from the Nihon Shoki Chronicles
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[Kuzefuku Shoten]Three recommended gifts to celebrate the New Year.
2025.01.06
[Keio Plaza Hotel]Early spring tradition: ‘Enjoy the Doll Festival at the Hotel’.
2025.01.03
[Keio Department Store, Shinjuku]This year marks the 60th edition of the ‘Original Famous Ekiben and National Good Food Competition’.
2025.01.01
[Nagano Prefecture Shibu Onsen]Koishiya Ryokan, a hotel in a traditional hot spring resort with cobblestone streets, began operations on 20 December (Fri).
2024.12.30
[Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum]Afternoon tea in the museum café is back from 27 Jan 2025 (Mon) to 13 Feb 2025 (Thu).
2024.12.27
Tokyo
Event
Culture
From Saturday 1 February to Thursday 27 March 2025, the Keio Plaza Hotel will host ‘Hinamatsuri at the Hotel – Setsubuku Cuisine Served with Arita Porcelain and Flowery Hina Furnishings’, featuring approximately 5,000 vines and other decorations. This is the 24th year of the Hinamatsuri event, which focuses on hanging ornaments.
Kanagawa
Food
Meiji Kinenkan’s confectionery brand ‘Kanomi no Mori’ is now available at Odakyu Noborito Station. Please take a look at the varied collection, including piece cakes, decorative cakes and other cakes perfect for Christmas, as well as standard popular sweets.
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.
