The “Ace of Diamond” franchise—comprising the original series and its sequel, “Ace of Diamond act II”—has maintained a consistent presence in Weekly Shonen Magazine (Kodansha) for two decades, a duration that has seen cumulative comic sales exceed 45 million copies. To mark this 20th anniversary of serialization, the “Grand ‘Ace of Diamond act II’ Original Art Exhibition” will open at Telepia Hall in Nagoya, offering viewers direct access to the hand-drawn pages that defined the latter half of the saga.

Unlike broader retrospectives that might survey an entire franchise, this exhibition maintains a specific focus on Act II, the narrative continuation that followed Eijun Sawamura and Seidou High School’s baseball team through their summer championship and autumn tournament arcs. For readers who followed these specific storylines—the evolution of Sawamura’s pitching arsenal, the team dynamics under new captaincy, and the detailed tactical adjustments that characterize Yuji Terajima’s sports storytelling—the display offers proximity to the original artwork, allowing observation of ink density, correction marks, and tonal gradations often obscured in printed reproductions.

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Event Details

Dates: Saturday, July 4, 2026 – Sunday, August 16, 2026
Hours: 10:00–17:00 (Last entry: 16:30)
Location: Telepia Hall, Nagoya

Admission Fees:

• Advance tickets: General admission 2,000 yen; Admission with bundle 5,000 yen
• Same-day tickets: General admission 2,200 yen; Admission with bundle 5,200 yen

The 200-yen differential between advance and same-day pricing (applicable to both ticket types) provides a modest incentive for pre-planning, while the bundled option—presumably including exhibition-exclusive merchandise or catalogues—offers additional value for collectors.

Access:

• Sakae Station (Subway Higashiyama and Meijo Lines) or Sakaemachi Station (Meitetsu Seto Line): 5-minute walk east from Exit 4A
• Takaoka Station (Subway Sakura-dori Line): 5-minute walk south
• Higashi-Shinmachi city bus stop

The venue’s location in Sakae—Nagoya’s primary commercial and entertainment district—positions the exhibition within walking distance of multiple subway lines and bus routes, facilitating integration with broader city exploration or dining.

Contact: https://telepiahall.com/contact/
Homepage: https://mixalive.tokyo/dai_diaaceact2_gengaten/

Ace of Diamond (Daiya no Ace) is a baseball manga by Yuji Terajima, serialized in Kodansha’s Weekly Shonen Magazine from 2006 to 2015, with a sequel, Ace of Diamond Act II, running from 2015 to 2022. The story follows Eijun Sawamura, a left-handed pitcher from rural Nagano, who enrolls at Seidou High School in Tokyo—a program with numerous Tokyo Tournament appearances and a documented history of developing professional prospects.

The narrative tracks Sawamura’s evolution from a pitcher relying on enthusiasm and natural athleticism to one mastering control, pitch selection, and game strategy. The supporting cast undergoes similar technical refinement, with the series devoting extensive pages to daily practice drills, intrasquad scrimmages, and the regional qualifying tournaments required to reach Koshien Stadium’s national championship.

Terajima renders the sport with attention to pitching mechanics, the non-verbal communication between battery partners, and the institutional customs of high school baseball in Japan. The artwork employs dense, kinetic linework and unconventional panel angles to translate physical strain and spatial geometry into static images. Rather than focusing solely on game outcomes, the series examines the tedium of repetition, the frustration of plateaued skills, and the internal logic of team hierarchy. As the franchise marks twenty years since the original 2006 serialization, an exhibition of Terajima’s original manuscript pages provides direct access to the draftsmanship underlying the series’ visual documentation of athletic technique.

Peachful Afternoon Tea [Conrad Tokyo]

A moisturizing peach afternoon tea experience presented in the height of summer.

As the season enters the peak of summer, “Twenty Eight”—the sophisticated bar and lounge located within the Conrad Tokyo—introduces the “Peachful Afternoon Tea.” This curated experience invites guests to indulge in the juicy textures and gentle sweetness of peaches, presented through a palette of pale colors and delicate accents reminiscent of lace. The result is a moment of moisture and healing designed to provide a respite from the summer heat.

The “Peachful Afternoon Tea” begins with a refreshing welcome drink that blends fresh peach with oolong tea. The menu is a comprehensive exploration of the fruit, featuring five types of sweets and three types of savories, all centering on the peach. The selection is intentionally diverse; guests will encounter the fruit in various forms, from desserts that luxuriously utilize the fruit pulp to savory creations that pair peaches with meat and aromatic vegetables to enhance the natural appeal of the ingredients.

Scones, which have remained a staple of popularity since the hotel’s opening due to their unchanged recipe, are served in two varieties: plain and pineapple. These are accompanied by traditional clotted cream and orange jam. For those seeking a more elevated experience, the Deluxe Afternoon Tea provides a celebratory glass of champagne, a plate of fresh domestic peaches, and a specialized savory dish featuring the marriage of peach, foie gras, and chicken—items that are not included in the seven-item Standard Afternoon Tea.

For guests preferring an evening atmosphere, the “Peachful Night Tea” is available starting at 18:30. This version offers four types of savories and four types of sweets, paired with free-flow beverages including sparkling wine. Given that peaches have been revered since ancient times as lucky fruits, this event offers a refined opportunity to enjoy their charm during a peaceful tea time.

Menu Details

Sweets (5 types total / 4 types total for Deluxe Afternoon Tea)

• Peach Jelly
• Peach and Coconut Mousse
• Peach Oolong Tea and Peach Panna Cotta Verrine
• Chocolate and Grapefruit Tart with Peach Cream (Provided in Standard Afternoon Tea)
• Peach and Strawberry Mousse

Savories (3 types total / 4 types total for Deluxe Afternoon Tea)

• Scallop and Peach Tart with Myoga Accent
• Peach Gazpacho-style with Prosciutto and Fresh Cheese
• Peach and Pastrami Beef Sandwich
• Foie Gras and Chicken Terrine with Peach Bonbon (Provided in Deluxe Afternoon Tea)

Scones

• Plain Scone and Pineapple Scone, served with clotted cream and orange jam

Additional Offerings

• Peach Plate (Provided in Deluxe Afternoon Tea)

Beverages

• Fresh Peach Oolong Tea (Welcome drink)
• Unlimited selection of approximately 20 drinks, including coffee and Ronnefeldt tea.

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“Peachful Night Tea” Overview

For those visiting in the evening, the Night Tea offers a distinct experience with a focused selection of treats and a more liberal beverage program.

• Period: Saturday, August 1, 2026 – Wednesday, September 30, 2026
• Time: 18:30 – 21:30 (Last entry at 19:30) — Subject to a 2-hour limit
• Location: 28th Floor Bar & Lounge “Twenty Eight”
• Price:
  • With Sparkling Wine Free-flow: 11,000 yen per person
  • With Champagne Free-flow: 15,000 yen per person
  • Both plans include a Conrad Bear.
• Contents:
  • Sweets (4 types): Peach Jelly, Peach and Coconut Mousse, Peach Oolong Tea and Peach Panna Cotta Verrine, and Peach and Strawberry Mousse.
  • Savories (4 types): Scallop and Peach Tart with Myoga Accent, Peach Gazpacho-style with Prosciutto and Fresh Cheese, Peach and Pastrami Beef Sandwich, and Foie Gras and Chicken Terrine with Peach Bonbon.
  • Free-flow Drinks: Beer, sparkling wine, red/white wine, various coffees/teas, and soft drinks.

Please refer to the official website for further detailed contents.

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Basic Information

Venue/Nearest Station
Conrad Tokyo

• Shiodome Station (1 min walk)
• Shinbashi Station (7 min walk)

Address
〒105-7337
1-9-1 Higashi-Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
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Venue
28th Floor Bar & Lounge “Twenty Eight”

Event Period
2026/08/01 (Sat) ～ 2026/09/30 (Wed)

Time
Start 11:00 / End 16:30 (2-hour limit)

Application
Advance reservation system; please ensure reservations are made by 9:00 AM on the day of the visit.

Price/Fees

• Standard Afternoon Tea: Served on a stylish flat glass plate with unlimited access to approximately 20 drinks.
  • Weekdays: 7,900 yen per person
  • Weekends/Holidays: 8,500 yen per person
• Standard Afternoon Tea with Conrad Bear: 9,400 yen per person
• Deluxe Afternoon Tea with Toasting Champagne: Served on an elegant tea stand. This plan includes a Conrad Bear, a glass of champagne for a toast, a menu exclusive to the Deluxe tier, and unlimited access to approximately 20 drinks.
  • 12,500 yen per person

Inquiry
Direct Restaurant Reservations: 03-6388-8745

Official Website
Official Website

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Twenty Eight sits on the 28th floor of the Conrad Tokyo, with windows facing Tokyo Bay, the Rainbow Bridge, and the Hamarikyu Gardens. The design avoids the cold aesthetics common to high-rise hotel bars. Here the materials serve practical purposes: banquettes in fabric that doesn’t squeak, marble tables at a comfortable height, lighting bright enough for reading but soft enough to preserve the view outside. The palette stays neutral—creams, grays, pale gold—keeping attention on the harbor rather than the walls.

Morning and afternoon belong to tea service. Staff move between tables with three-tiered stands, serving a menu that changes quarterly. Summer brings white peaches from Yamanashi; winter offers chestnut mont blanc and warabi mochi alongside scones and sandwiches. After five, the lights drop, the music shifts from classical to jazz, and the central island bar takes over. But the room is designed for daylight, when the glass walls frame the harbor traffic and weather moving across the water.

A terrace runs the perimeter, open when weather permits. Salt air mixes with bergamot from the tea and whatever fruit is in season. The service follows the Japanese preference for unobtrusive attention: pots refill silently, plates disappear without gesture. From this height, the traffic noise of the expressways below vanishes, replaced by porcelain tapping against saucers and wind moving through the garden treetops.

Special Exhibition “Sukesuke Exhibition 2: The World of Mechanisms Revealed Through Transparency”

Modern technology increasingly conceals its workings behind sleek, impenetrable exteriors, rendering the internal mechanisms that power our world invisible to casual observation. The Sukesuke Exhibition addresses this growing opacity through the Japanese concept of “sukeru”—becoming transparent—offering visitors a systematic examination of biological and mechanical interiors typically hidden from view. By deploying digital visualization technologies alongside meticulously crafted cross-sectional models and high-definition video content, the exhibition transforms opaque surfaces into windows, revealing the structural logic and intricate relationships between external form and internal function that remain inaccessible through surface inspection alone.

This methodology yields genuine discoveries that external observation cannot anticipate. Visitors encounter the unexpected complexity concealed within familiar objects and organisms, fostering renewed attention toward the engineering and anatomical architectures surrounding us daily. By illuminating the dialogue between exterior containment and interior mechanism, the exhibition stimulates intellectual curiosity across demographic boundaries, providing substantive engagement for children encountering these concepts for the first time while offering sufficient technical depth to satisfy adult inquiry.

Building upon its predecessor’s foundation, Sukesuke Exhibition 2 establishes two distinct thematic zones: “Nature Sukesuke” and “Invisible Sukesuke.” These additions expand the exhibition’s analytical scope, applying transparency methodologies to biological systems and phenomena imperceptible to the unaided eye. While the original iteration established the fundamental vocabulary of visual transparency through mechanical objects, this sequel extends those principles into natural history and invisible forces—suggesting an evolution in both conceptual breadth and technical implementation that should prove particularly illuminating for returning visitors.

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Exhibition Details

Dates:
Saturday, July 18, 2026 – Wednesday, September 23, 2026 (Public Holiday)

Closed:
Every Monday (exceptions: open July 20, August 10, and September 21)
Third Friday of each month (exception: open August 21)
Additionally closed: Tuesday, July 21; Tuesday, September 1; and Wednesday, September 2

Hours:
9:30 – 17:00 (Last admission at 16:30)

Venue:
FUJI Nagoya Science Museum
Science and Engineering Building B2F, FUJI Event Hall

Admission

Paid Admission (Same-day tickets):

• General: 1,800 yen
• University students: 1,000 yen
• Elementary/Junior High/High School students: 500 yen

Advance tickets provide a 200 yen discount off each category.

Free Admission:

• Preschool children

Ticket Purchase:

• ● Purchase tickets here ●
• Asoview!
• Museum Ticket
• Lawson Ticket (L-code: 43145)

Important Notes:

• High school and university students must present valid student identification.
• The above fees include access to the FUJI Nagoya Science Museum’s permanent exhibition rooms (planetarium excluded).
• Visitors presenting physical disability certificates receive 50% off same-day admission (certificate required; applies to up to two accompanying persons).
• Groups of 30 or more receive 100 yen off the same-day fee.
• Presenting a “One-day Pass,” “Donichi Eco Kippu,” or “Subway All-line 24-hour Pass” issued by the Nagoya City Transportation Bureau on the day of visit entitles you to 100 yen off same-day admission.
• Discounts cannot be combined.

Contact & Access

Contact:
FUJI Nagoya Science Museum
TEL: 052-201-4486
FAX: 052-203-0788
Homepage: https://sukesuketen.jp/

Access:

• Subway: 5-minute walk south from exits 4 and 5 of “Fushimi” Station (Higashiyama and Tsurumai Lines)
• City Bus: 5-minute walk south from “Hirokoji Fushimi” stop
• Meitetsu Bus: 5-minute walk north from “Shirakawa Koen-mae” stop

Sukesuke (透け透け) is a Japanese term describing transparency so complete that light passes through to reveal what lies beneath. While it literally refers to physical translucency, the word also captures a particular approach to observation: removing barriers between viewer and internal structure to examine how components relate within a complete system.

In biological contexts, sukesuke describes preservation techniques that render organisms transparent while keeping tissues intact. By fixing specimens in organic solvents—often glycerol or benzyl alcohol/benzyl benzoate mixtures that match the refractive index of biological tissue—researchers create preparations where skin and muscle become virtually invisible. Staining agents like alizarin red for bone or Alcian blue for cartilage highlight specific structures against the cleared matrix. The result preserves three-dimensional relationships that dissection destroys; observers can trace how the ulnar nerve detours around the humerus, or how the vitelline artery branches across a chick embryo yolk sac, without the spatial distortion caused by cutting and pinning.

The same principle applies to engineering and architecture through transparent working models. Acrylic engine blocks, lucite gearboxes, and glass-enclosed hydraulic systems allow direct observation of mechanical function. During the design phase, transparent prototypes reveal manufacturing tolerances and stress concentrations that CAD models miss. In education, watching a valve train operate through a clear cylinder head makes cam timing immediately comprehensible in ways that diagrams cannot. Structural engineers use acrylic models to visualize load paths through trusses; watching stress patterns propagate through transparent resin helps validate finite element analysis against physical reality.

Whether examining a cleared fish specimen or a prototype pump housing, sukesuke prioritizes structural understanding over surface appearance. The technique recognizes that comprehension often requires seeing internal geometry—how parts fit, move, and bear load within the complete assembly. This visibility serves specific practical ends in medical training, quality control, and engineering design, where the spatial relationship between internal components determines function more than external form.

Swedish Textiles: Nordic Design Breathing with Life and Nature

Swedish textiles remain notably underrepresented in Japanese exhibition spaces, a circumstance that renders the upcoming presentation at the Nagoya City Art Museum particularly significant for design enthusiasts and cultural historians alike. In Sweden, where winter dominates the calendar for months on end, textiles have evolved beyond mere decoration to become essential instruments of psychological and aesthetic sustenance—vibrant, season-evoking fabrics that inject warmth and chromatic energy into domestic interiors during periods of prolonged darkness. This exhibition, anchored by the substantial collection of Sara Ekström, offers visitors direct access to this distinctively Nordic design philosophy through approximately 250 carefully selected items and related archival materials, presenting a visual language that manages to feel simultaneously nostalgic and refreshingly contemporary.

What distinguishes this particular assembly is its focus on the private collection of Ms. Ekström, whose curation emphasizes textiles that served functional purposes within Swedish households while maintaining rigorous artistic standards. The works on display illuminate how Swedish designers reinterpreted natural motifs and seasonal cycles into woven and printed forms—translating the brief, intense beauty of Scandinavian summers into enduring fabric designs that counterbalance the monochromatic landscape of winter. Visitors will encounter pieces ranging from domestic handcrafts to industrial productions, each demonstrating the technical precision and organic sensitivity that characterize Swedish textile heritage.

Exhibition Details

Dates: Saturday, July 11, 2026 – Sunday, September 6, 2026
Closed: Mondays (with exceptions noted below)
Hours: 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM (extended until 8:00 PM on Fridays)
Note: Last admission is 30 minutes before closing on all days

Special Schedule Notes: The museum will open on Monday, July 20 (a public holiday) and subsequently close on Tuesday, July 21.

Location: Nagoya City Art Museum

Admission Fees (Prices in parentheses indicate advance ticket and group rates):

• General: 1,900 (1,700) yen
• High school/University students: 1,000 (800) yen
• Junior high school students and younger: Free

Important Pricing Information:

• Group discount rates apply specifically to groups of 20 or more persons.
• All stated prices include consumption tax.

Advance Ticket Availability (May 11 – July 10, 2026):
Advance tickets may be purchased through multiple channels: Boo-Woo tickets, Lawson Ticket (L-code: 40102), Ticket Pia (P-code: 687-435), Seven Ticket (Seven-code: 115-013), eplus, major convenience stores, ART PASS, Chunichi Shimbun sales offices, and directly at the Nagoya City Art Museum. Note that museum counter sales cease earlier, on Sunday, June 7.

Discount Programs:

• Persons with disabilities or patients with intractable diseases, upon presentation of a valid handbook (MiraiID accepted) or recipient certificate, may enter with up to two companions at 50% of the same-day admission fee.
• Visitors utilizing the Nagoya City Transportation Bureau’s “Donichi Eco Kippu,” “One-Day Pass,” or “24-Hour Pass” on their day of visit receive a 100 yen discount.
• Presentation of a “Nagoya City Art Museum Permanent Exhibition Regular Admission Ticket” grants a 200 yen discount from the same-day fee.
• Please note that discount programs cannot be combined with other offers.

Entry Requirements:
Those purchasing high school/university student tickets or disability tickets, as well as junior high school students seeking free admission, must present valid identification (student ID, disability handbook, etc.) at the museum reception upon arrival.

Additional Value:
During the exhibition period, admission tickets for this special exhibition also grant complimentary access to the museum’s permanent collection.

Contact Information:
Nagoya City Art Museum
Telephone: 052-212-0001
Fax: 052-212-0005
Website: https://art-museum.city.nagoya.jp/

Access:

• Fushimi Station (Higashiyama and Tsurumai Lines): 8-minute walk south from Exit 5
• Osu Kannon Station (Tsurumai Line): 7-minute walk north from Exit 2
• Yabacho Station (Meijo Line): 10-minute walk west from Exit 4

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The Sara Ekström Collection comprises over three hundred works of Swedish textile art, ranging from the late nineteenth century to the early twenty-first. Assembled between 1980 and 2018 by Stockholm journalist and design historian Sara Ekström (1942–2018), the archive traces the development of Swedish textile production from regional domestic traditions to studio-based artistic practice.

The collection moves between the hand-weaving traditions of Skåne and Dalarna—where patterns served distinct agricultural and ceremonial functions within specific parishes—and the technical experiments of the twentieth century. Ekström acquired pieces by Märta Måås-Fjetterström, whose monumental flat-weave tapestries adapted baroque compositional strategies to Scandinavian material palettes, alongside functionalist carpets from the 1930s and 1970s studio weavings that applied rya and flossa pile techniques to abstract geometric or organic forms. She also collected works from the National Association of Swedish Handicraft Societies (Föreningen för svensk hemslöjd) and independent weavers who established workshops during the 1970s feminist art movements, documenting the shift from domestic craft to professional artistic identity.

Ekström organized the collection around an extensive documentation system that records the specific farms and studios where textiles were produced, the individual weavers responsible for their execution, and even the sheep breeds that supplied the wool. This material history tracks Sweden’s changing relationship with rural labor, industrial manufacturing, and domestic production. The records demonstrate how women adapted weaving practices through periods of economic upheaval, from the preservation of regional techniques during early twentieth-century agrarian reforms to the commercial strategies of mid-century craft associations.

The Museum of Design in Stockholm acquired the collection in 2020. After conservation treatment to stabilize natural dyes and fiber structures damaged by light exposure and oxidation, the Nagoya City Art Museum now presents the first exhibition of these works outside Scandinavia. The installation emphasizes technical construction—drafting systems, loom types, and knotting methods—while drawing connections to Japanese mingei traditions, particularly the shared emphasis on visible hand-work and the functional integration of textiles into daily life.

Tokyo Flea Market Summer Festival

“Tokyo Flea Market Summer Festival” to be held at Giants Town Stadium!

The Tokyo Flea Market Summer Festival arrives at Giants Town Stadium this August, marking a significant evolution for an event that has steadily built a following since its inception in 2012. Born from a desire to transplant the European tradition of flea markets—where objects with history change hands and sustainable consumption meets social gathering— into a Japanese context, the Tokyo Flea Market has grown from a niche experiment into a recurring fixture. This 27th iteration (including the special “Midsummer Tokyo Flea Market” held in 2017) breaks new ground as the first to adopt a formal “Summer Festival” concept, shifting the temporal focus to evening hours and incorporating atmospheric elements previously absent from the standard format.

While the event retains its reputation for meticulously curated exhibitors dealing in antique tools and artisanal food, the summer festival framework introduces infrastructure designed specifically for thermal comfort and seasonal ambiance. New ice cream and carbonated beverage stands address the physiological demands of August in Tokyo, while a dedicated festival stall (ennichi) area introduces interactive elements that move beyond the traditional vendor-customer dynamic. A centrally located live stage constructed in the yagura (festival tower) style provides the acoustic and visual anchor for the proceedings. The combination creates a hybrid experience: the treasure-hunting satisfaction of a European-style brocante merged with the environmental immersion of a Japanese summer festival.

Two Areas to Liven Up the Summer Festival

Ice & Carbonated Drink Stand

Temperature regulation becomes a practical necessity during Tokyo’s summer, and this dedicated zone addresses it through variety rather than mere volume. Vendors from across Japan congregate to offer specialized cooling menus that extend well beyond standard commercial offerings. The frozen category spans cup ice cream, popsicles, shaved ice, and gelato, while carbonated options include craft cola, ginger ale, sodas featuring homemade syrups, and spicy tea sodas—flavor profiles rarely encountered in conventional retail. The density of options creates a natural pause in the shopping circuit, allowing visitors to sample regional variations on cold beverages while planning their next route through the stalls.

Festival Stalls (Ennichi)

The ennichi section reinterprets the neighborhood temple festival through a flea market lens, aggregating experiential workshops, traditional games, and fortune-telling services. Notably, artisans and creators typically associated with the Tokyo Flea Market or Kami-Haku (Paper Expo) have adapted their practices specifically for this event, operating stalls that emphasize participation over passive consumption. The activities accommodate developmental ranges from childhood through middle age without resorting to patronizing simplification; the workshops challenge manual dexterity regardless of the participant’s years, while the game mechanics reward skill rather than merely distributing participation prizes.

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Live Stage

The architectural focal point—a yagura stage erected in the stadium’s center—determines the sightlines and acoustic reach for the venue. Unlike conventional concert setups that create separation between performer and audience, the tower configuration encourages participatory dynamics; the programming specifically incorporates call-and-response patterns and dance-along segments suited to the festival atmosphere. The repertoire remains exclusive to this two-day event, with performers announced closer to the date.

Movie Screening

As daylight transitions to evening, the stadium grass transforms into an open-air cinema. Screenings commence after sunset, utilizing the natural cooling of the evening air and the absence of urban light pollution in the Inagi location. Visitors bring blankets or use the turf directly, creating a relaxed viewing environment distinct from both commercial theaters and home streaming. The film selection—like the musical lineup—will be disclosed via the official website in advance of the event.

Basic Info

Location / Nearest Station
Tokyo Giants Town
Keio Yomiuriland Station / Inagi Station / Minami-Tama Station

Address
〒206-0812
Yanokuchi, Inagi City, Tokyo
MAP

Venue
Giants Town Stadium

Period
2026/08/01 (Sat) ～ 2026/08/02 (Sun)

Time
August 1 (Sat) 15:00–21:00
August 2 (Sun) 14:00–20:00

Fees/Cost
[Admission Fee]
Advance tickets (online sales): 1,500 yen
Same-day tickets (venue sales): 2,000 yen
*Advance tickets are scheduled to go on sale in early July via “eplus.”

Official Website
https://tokyonominoichi.com/2026_summer/

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What is Giants Town Stadium?

Giants Town Stadium sits in Tokyo’s Bunkyo Ward, opened in 2015 as a community extension of the Yomiuri Giants baseball franchise. The 15,000-capacity outdoor venue differs from the team’s enclosed home dome: its open-air amphitheater design incorporates a retractable canopy and tiered grass terraces that descend toward a central plaza. The canopy operates on a track system that allows partial or full coverage depending on weather conditions, while the grass terraces provide informal seating during non-sporting events. This configuration accommodates seasonal festivals and cultural gatherings that require flexible outdoor space, though the venue maintains baseline sporting infrastructure including practice mounds and batting cages along the perimeter.

During the week, the stadium serves as a training facility for the Giants’ farm team and hosts local sports tournaments. On summer weekends, the space converts to a marketplace. A 360-degree colonnade walkway rings the venue, where vendors operate under permanent awnings; this design eliminates the need for temporary tent infrastructure and provides consistent weather protection. For these events, workers remove the artificial turf from the central field and install modular wooden decking, creating space for approximately 200 antique dealers and vintage collectors. The stadium stores the decking panels and vendor equipment in an underground facility beneath the south terrace, allowing the conversion to complete within a single morning.

The Summer Festival uses existing infrastructure without requiring temporary installations. The jumbotron above the north terrace screens films after sunset, positioned to avoid light pollution in the surrounding residential blocks. Eight food courts integrated into the stadium structure—typically serving standard game fare—switch to local wagashi makers and summer street food vendors during the festival. The kitchen facilities remain operational, allowing vendors to prepare hot food on-site using the existing ventilation systems rather than outdoor grilling equipment.

The “Giants Town” name refers to the broader mixed-use development surrounding the stadium, which includes residential towers, office space, and retail podiums. During major events, the district closes to vehicle traffic, creating a pedestrian zone that extends beyond the stadium boundaries. Festival activities continue in adjacent plazas with beer gardens and live music stages operating until the last train. The development connects directly to the subway network, preventing the traffic congestion typical of stadium districts that rely primarily on automobile access.

The second installment of the Toyota Automobile Museum’s special exhibition series on 1980s and 1990s Japanese vehicles shifts focus from the machines themselves to the individuals who envisioned them. This curated presentation examines the engineering minds behind Japan’s golden age of automotive performance—a period when domestic manufacturers produced machines that defined a generation.

The exhibition, running from Friday, April 10 to Sunday, July 12, 2026, brings together eight companies—both automobile and motorcycle manufacturers—to display authentic four-wheeled and two-wheeled icons simultaneously. This collaboration marks a rare opportunity to witness the full spectrum of Japan’s bubble-era mobility revolution under one roof, capturing the relentless passion that drove engineers to advance performance technology during this transformative period.

Exhibition Vehicles

The display features seventeen vehicles representing the pinnacle of 1980s and 1990s Japanese engineering, from rotary-powered sports cars to the genesis of hyper-sport motorcycles.

Four-Wheels

Vehicle	Year
Mazda Savanna RX-7	1985
Eunos Cosmo	1990
Honda NSX	1991
Toyota Supra	1993
Mitsubishi GTO	1996
SUBARU Legacy Touring Wagon GT-B	1997
Nissan Skyline GT-R V·spec II	2000

Two-Wheels

Vehicle	Year
Kawasaki GPZ900R (North American model name: Ninja)	1984
Kawasaki ZXR400R*	1989
Kawasaki ZZ-R1100 (North American model name: Ninja ZX-11)	1990
Suzuki GSX1100S KATANA	1984
Suzuki RG400Γ*	1985
Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa	1999
Honda VFR750R (RC30)	1987
Honda CBR900RR Fireblade	1992
Honda CBR1100XX Super Blackbird	1996
Yamaha RZV500R	1984
Yamaha VMAX	1990
Yamaha YZF-R1	1998

*Exhibited at Cultural Hall Entrance

*Exhibition vehicles are subject to change.

Special Events and Programs

2nd Classic Car Meeting ’80s-’90s Japanese Cars ~part 2~

This gathering features in-house parades, commemorative photo sessions, and ride-along test drives. Details are available here.

• Date and Time: Saturday, May 16, 2026, 10:00–16:30
• Location: P1 Parking Lot, etc.

Special Lecture “Director Sakakibara Listens!”

Director Sakakibara hosts intimate conversations with the engineers responsible for developing era-defining models.

First Session

• Guest: Mr. Kozo Watanabe, former Development Manager for the R33/R34 Skyline at Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
• Date and Time: Saturday, May 16, 2026, 13:00–14:00
• Location: Cultural Hall 1F

Second Session

• Guest: Mr. Nobuhiro Yamamoto, former Development Manager for the ND Roadster at Mazda Motor Corporation
• Date and Time: Saturday, June 6, 2026, 13:00–14:00
• Location: Cultural Hall 1F

Concurrent Special Exhibitions

That Supra is coming

• Date and Time: Thursday, April 23 – Sunday, May 24, 2026
• Location: Cultural Hall 1F Entrance
• Exhibited Vehicle: The Supra donated by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to Nara Toyota

Toyoda Model AA 90th Anniversary Exhibition

• Date and Time: Tuesday, May 26 – Sunday, July 12, 2026
• Location: Car Hall 1F Entrance
• Exhibited Vehicles: Toyota AB Phaeton (1938), Toyota Model AC Passenger Car (1947)

Driving Demonstration

Witness pre-war Japanese automotive history in motion with the Toyoda Model AA Passenger Car (1936), Toyota AB Phaeton (1938), Datsun Model 16 Sedan (1937), and more.

• Date and Time: Saturday, April 18, 2026, 11:00–11:30 / 14:00–14:30
• Location: P1 Parking Lot
• Note: Canceled in case of rain; vehicles are subject to change without notice.

Car Library Programs

I want to talk about car manga!
Join discussions spanning mainstream automotive manga to obscure titles featuring exquisite supporting vehicle roles.

• Date and Time: Sunday, April 26, 2026, 15:00–16:00
• Location: Cultural Hall 3F Car Library

I want to talk about car models!
Bring handmade models to share techniques and appreciation with Toyota Museum modelers.

• Date and Time: Sunday, June 7, 2026, 15:00–16:00
• Location: Cultural Hall 1F TINY STUDIO

“Engineers Who Create Enthusiasm — ’80s-’90s Japanese Cars and Motorcycles” Details Page

Visitor Information

Toyota Automobile Museum

The Car Hall chronicles automotive history from the dawn of gasoline-powered vehicles in the late 19th century to the present, displaying approximately 150 vehicles across historical eras. The Cultural Hall contains the “Car Culture Archive,” showcasing roughly 4,000 cultural materials including posters, toy cars, and mascots. The research library includes a “Vehicle Picture Book Library” for younger visitors.

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Exhibition Dates: Friday, April 10 – Sunday, July 12, 2026

Closed: Mondays (or the following day if Monday is a public holiday)

• Open on Monday, May 4, Tuesday, May 5, and Wednesday, May 6
• Closed on Wednesday, May 7

Hours: 9:30–17:00 (Admission until 16:30)

Venue: Toyota Automobile Museum, Cultural Hall 2F Special Exhibition Room

Admission:

• Adults: 1,200 yen
• Seniors (65+): 700 yen
• Junior/Senior High Students: 600 yen
• Elementary Students: 400 yen

Group discounts available; some periods are excluded from discounts

Contact: Toyota Automobile Museum
TEL: 0561-63-5151
Homepage: https://toyota-automobile-museum.jp/

Access:

By Public Transport:
Disembark at “Geidai-dori” Station on the Linimo. Approximately 5 minutes walk from Exit 1.

By Car:
0.4km west from “Nagakute IC” on the Nagoya Seto Road (via Tomei Expressway Nisshin JCT)

Parking: Free

What is the Toyota Automobile Museum?

The Toyota Automobile Museum opened in Nagakute, Aichi Prefecture, in 1989. The collection includes more than 140 vehicles from Japan, Europe, and the United States, ranging from early twentieth-century European touring cars to the high-performance Japanese sports cars that emerged during the late 1980s and 1990s.

The museum occupies two distinct buildings. The Main Building displays the chronological development of automotive technology worldwide, showing how engineering solutions evolved from brass-era mechanics to electronic fuel injection and computer-controlled systems. The Cultural Gallery examines the societal impact of mass mobility through period artifacts, contemporary advertisements, and rotating exhibitions on specific themes or manufacturers.

Although Toyota operates the museum, the collection deliberately includes significant models from competitors such as Nissan, Honda, and Mazda alongside European and American landmarks. This approach places Japan’s automotive history within an international context rather than presenting a single corporate narrative. Visitors can walk among the actual vehicles, comparing how domestic manufacturers adapted existing technologies during the country’s period of rapid growth and how Japanese engineering developed its own distinct priorities regarding reliability and packaging.

The institution treats automobiles as cultural artifacts, presenting them as physical records of the economic conditions and manufacturing capabilities of their respective eras. The exhibits trace specific technical and aesthetic shifts that occurred during the 1980s and 1990s, documenting how Japan’s automotive industry moved from emulation to innovation within the span of a few decades.

XEX Spring Buffet 2026

All-you-can-eat fresh strawberries & strawberry sweets × approx. 60 types of authentic Italian

XEX Spring Buffet 2026 unites two distinct dining propositions—unlimited fresh strawberries and strawberry desserts alongside approximately sixty varieties of authentic Italian cuisine—across multiple Tokyo locations. Running from late February through late May 2026, this buffet distinguishes itself through a rotating menu system that divides the event into two distinct periods, encouraging repeat visits to experience the full range of seasonal offerings.

The strawberry component centers on unlimited fresh fruit, supported by a sweets selection spanning classics such as panna cotta and tiramisu to rotating seasonal items. A consistent highlight throughout the entire run is the “freshly squeezed strawberry mont blanc,” one of several desserts featuring tableside “finishing touches” that allow guests to customize their presentation. Complementing the sweet courses, the savory menu comprises substantial Italian meal options prepared with seasonal ingredients, ensuring the buffet satisfies as a complete dining experience rather than merely a dessert service.

To maintain variety across the three-month duration, the buffet operates on a two-period schedule. The first half runs from February 25 to April 7, 2026, after which the menu partially transitions for the second half, lasting from April 8 to May 26, 2026. This rotation ensures that ingredients remain at peak seasonality; notably, the second half introduces “Strawberry Neve”—featuring freshly shaved Amaou strawberries—available exclusively at XEX TOKYO and XEX Nihonbashi.

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Venues & Access

• XEX ATAGO GREEN HILLS

  • Nearest Station: Onarimon Station
  • Price: 8,250 yen (tax and service charge included)
  • Hours: Lunch 11:30–15:00
  • Time Limit: 120-minute system on weekdays; 90-minute system on weekends and holidays

• XEX TOKYO

  • Price: 7,600 yen (tax and service charge included)
  • Hours: Lunch 11:00–16:00 (Last Order 14:00)
  • Time Limit: 100-minute system

• XEX Nihonbashi

  • Nearest Stations: Tokyo Station, Shin-Nihonbashi Station
  • Price: 6,500 yen (tax and service charge included)
  • Hours: Lunch 11:30–15:30 (Last Order 14:00)
  • Time Limit: 120-minute system

Event Period

• First Half: February 25 to April 7, 2026
• Second Half: April 8 to May 26, 2026

Official Website

https://www.xexgroup.jp/news/2602-all-you-can-eat-xex-spring-buffet/

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XEX manages a small group of Italian restaurants in Tokyo, with primary locations at Atago Green Hills—where floor-to-ceiling windows face Tokyo Tower—and in the Nihonbashi commercial district. The venues operate as distinct establishments rather than uniform chain outlets, each organized around open kitchens with wood-burning ovens and dining rooms arranged to capitalize on their elevated views of the city.

The kitchens focus on regional Italian cooking, importing dried pasta, olive oil, and cured meats while building dishes around seasonal domestic produce. Service follows the attentive but unobtrusive style typical of upscale Tokyo dining: staff anticipate needs without hovering, and pacing accommodates both business lunches and lengthy evening meals. While the à la carte menu runs continuously, XEX sustains its reputation through limited-run buffet events that function as temporary culinary installations. The spring strawberry festival presents the fruit across multiple stations—whole berries, laminated pastries, reduction sauces, and gelato—while winter chocolate events feature varying cocoa percentages across truffles, tarts, and warm molten cakes. These engagements typically book within hours of release, drawing diners who schedule them around specific occasions rather than treating them as routine dining options.

Play and Learn Science Lab 2026 SUMMER at Tokyo University of Science

An Experiential Event to Support Summer Vacation Independent Research

For families navigating the annual challenge of summer vacation independent research projects, the “Play and Learn Science Lab” offers a practical solution that transforms obligation into genuine discovery. Hosted collaboratively by the Asahi Elementary School Newspaper, AERA with Kids, and Kids Net, this single-day event at the Tokyo University of Science Katsushika Campus provides elementary school students and their guardians with direct access to hands-on scientific experiences, expert guidance, and the specific “seeds of research” necessary to create compelling independent study projects.

Unlike standard science fairs that prioritize exhibition over education, this event focuses specifically on the research process itself—providing children with experiential learning opportunities that generate authentic questions and hypotheses. Through interactive booths, structured workshops, and stage presentations, participants encounter scientific concepts not as abstract theories but as tangible problems requiring investigation.

What Distinguishes This Year’s Program

The 2026 summer iteration distinguishes itself through the sheer breadth of industry involvement and the integration of financial literacy with traditional scientific inquiry. Fifteen diverse companies and organizations—including Ezaki Glico, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Seiko Group, Seven Bank, The Japanese Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Expanded Polystyrene Association, and Morinaga & Co.—have developed proprietary workshops that connect commercial industries to academic research methods.

This cross-sector approach allows children to investigate questions ranging from the physics of timekeeping to the microbiology of digestive health, while simultaneously exploring how scientific principles operate within economic systems. For instance, participants can construct original desk clocks while learning about horological history, or operate simulated hamburger shops while studying accounting systems and monetary flow—a combination rarely found in conventional children’s science events.

Workshop Programming

The event organizes approximately thirty distinct workshops across two registration categories, ensuring accessibility for both planners and spontaneous attendees. Each workshop operates with specific capacity limitations, necessitating early arrival or advance registration for popular sessions.

Advance Registration Workshops

The following workshops require prior web reservation through the official application portal:

• Unravel the mystery of “myopia”! Light and Color Science Lab (Provided by: CooperVision Japan)
• Let’s fight infectious diseases together! Vaccine Quiz Quest (Provided by: Meiji Seika Pharma)
• Toki-iku® Seiko Exciting Clock Classroom (Provided by: Seiko Group)
• Learn with Glico: Save your stomach with Tansan® fatty acids! (Provided by: Ezaki Glico “BifiX Yogurt α”)
• Gather, future scientists! Let’s make a “magic bullet” and save the world! (Provided by: Meiji Seika Pharma)
• Paracord Bear Bell Workshop (Provided by: Nature-Inspiring Resort Kyukamura)
• Let’s unravel the secrets of expanded polystyrene! (Provided by: Expanded Polystyrene Association)
• Become faster! Running Method Classroom (Provided by: biima sports × Gakken)
• Explore the secrets of the eyes! 5-yen coin lens and color-changing science experiments (Provided by: Optex Co., Ltd.)
• Try the “Power of Money -VALUE-” card game! (Provided by: Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group)
• You are the store manager! Create a popular hamburger shop with the power of “accounting” (Provided by: The Japanese Institute of Certified Public Accountants)
• Discover the secrets of money! ~Exciting Future Allowance Experience!~ (Provided by: Seven Bank, Ltd.)
• Learn about the wonders of hair and razors ~Razor case decoration experience also available~ (Provided by: Kai Corporation)
• “#Eraser-dust.” Let’s make coloring balloons with Marin-san (Provided by: Asahi Elementary School Newspaper)
• Creatures’ Earth 10th Anniversary Event (Provided by: Asahi Elementary School Newspaper)
• Challenge yourself to make an original game with Springin! (Provided by: Asahi Gakken Shinquest)
• Enjoy “Animal Shogi” with your parents and children♪ (Provided by: AERA with Kids/Asahi Shimbun Publications)
• Crystal making and bonsai making (Provided by: Gakken Science and Learning)
• The original motor!? 200-year-old “Faraday Motor” experiment! (Provided by: Kids Net)
• Let’s make a mysterious 3D craft “Tensegrity” (Provided by: Kids Net)

Same-Day Registration Workshops

These sessions accept participants on a first-come, first-served basis during the event:

• Body Hair Bodyguard Investigation Team ~The secrets of the hair that protects you~ (Provided by: Kai Corporation)
• Challenge! Cacao Quest ~Collect the pieces of chocolate~ (Provided by: Morinaga & Co., Ltd.)
• Deer Antler Keychain Workshop (Provided by: Nature-Inspiring Resort Kyukamura)
• Just choose and fit the dots! Let’s make your first dot art! (Provided by: Yanoman Co., Ltd.)
• Eat whale to grow big and healthy! ~Know, learn, and taste the secrets of whales~ (Provided by: Japan Whaling Association)
• Turn play into learning! Let’s play with puzzles♪ (Provided by: AERA with Kids/Asahi Shimbun Publications)
• Physical fitness test measurement experience (Provided by: Asahi Gakken Shinquest)
• Early experience session for a full-scale card game where various professions are active! (Provided by: Asahi Gakken Shinquest)
• Battle Ringin: Game creation battle live show with an app (Provided by: Asahi Gakken Shinquest)
• News Dojo & Junior High School Entrance Exam Dojo open simultaneously! Challengers wanted☆ (Provided by: Asasho Plus/Asahi Mitsukaru Navi)
• Asasho Room (Provided by: Asahi Elementary School Newspaper Editorial Department)
• Find your destinado company! Job Diagnosis (Provided by: Job Museum)

Stage Programs and Symposiums

The main hall features appearances by prominent science communicators. Yoshiio Kojima, who has serialized columns in both the Asahi Elementary School Newspaper and AERA with Kids+, will host his “Live! Trouble Counseling Room,” offering direct guidance on research-related dilemmas. Additionally, Sakana-kun—celebrating his 25th year of serialization in Asasho—will present “Gyogyo! Tell me, Sakana-kun 2026,” providing marine biological insights applicable to ecological research projects.

Concurrently, the Tokyo Institute of Science and Tokyo University of Science will host a joint symposium titled “Real Academic Ability in the AI Era ~Qualities Required for Next-Generation Leaders~,” addressing the evolving nature of scientific literacy in an increasingly automated world.

Additional Event Features

Beyond the structured workshops and stage presentations, the event incorporates supplementary programming designed to sustain full-day participation. Stamp rallies encourage comprehensive exploration of the venue, while book sales corners provide reference materials for ongoing research. The university cafeteria will offer special menus, and food trucks will provide additional dining options—allowing families to maintain energy throughout the seven-hour program without leaving the campus.

Practical Information

Venue / Access
Tokyo University of Science Katsushika Campus
Nearest Stations: Kanamachi Station / Keisei-Kanamachi Station

Address
〒125-8585
6-3-1 Shinjuku, Katsushika-ku, Tokyo
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Date and Time
2026/07/19 (Sunday)
10:00 – 17:00

Target Audience
Elementary school students and their guardians
Note: Each workshop maintains individual capacity limits.

Admission
Free

Registration
Some workshops require advance web reservation.
Click here for advance application

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What is the Tokyo University of Science?

The Tokyo University of Science (TUS) is a private institution dedicated exclusively to science and technology. Founded in 1881 as the Tokyo Physics School by 21 graduates of the Imperial College of Engineering, it began with evening lectures in physics and mathematics for working students who could not attend day classes. Today, TUS operates three campuses—in Kagurazaka, Katsushika, and Noda—enrolling over 9,000 students in undergraduate and graduate programs. What began as a small technical school has grown into a university with seven undergraduate faculties, yet it maintains its original specificity: every program concentrates on scientific and technical disciplines.

Unlike Japan’s national universities, which combine science faculties with extensive liberal arts programs, TUS commits its resources entirely to technical and scientific education. This concentration shapes both the curriculum and the research environment. The university maintains over 70 specialized laboratories across fields including materials science, pharmaceutical chemistry, aerospace engineering, and artificial intelligence. These facilities serve dual purposes: they support graduate research and provide undergraduate students with early exposure to laboratory work. The university’s connections with Japanese manufacturing and technology firms date back to its early decades, creating direct links between academic research and industrial application.

The emphasis on laboratory work defines TUS’s approach at every level. The curriculum minimizes passive lecture time in favor of experimental work, beginning in the first year of undergraduate study. This philosophy extends beyond the university’s enrolled students. Faculty members regularly organize outreach programs that give primary and secondary school students access to working laboratories. The premise is straightforward: understanding scientific method requires handling instruments, making observations, and accounting for experimental error—not just reading about results.

The “Play and Learn Science Lab 2026” applies this approach to science education for children. Faculty from seven undergraduate faculties—Chemistry, Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and others—work with undergraduate students to develop experiments that suit younger age groups while using proper research protocols. Children work in active university laboratories, handling the same microscopes, spectroscopy equipment, and data sensors that TUS researchers use daily. The experiments require participants to collect data, note sources of error, and understand why controls matter. By giving young learners access to working laboratory equipment and standard research practices, the program treats scientific methodology as a specific set of skills rather than abstract knowledge.