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.

Special Entertainment Only at Tokyo Flea Market Summer Festival

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
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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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Basic Information

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.

The Lobby Cafe “Peach Afternoon Tea ~Peach-Colored Happiness~” [Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba]

A summer reward time enveloped in pale pink. Savor the rich fragrance of seasonal peaches.

For those seeking a refined escape from the summer heat, The Lobby Cafe presents an afternoon tea experience centered on the delicate sweetness and aromatic profile of seasonal peaches. Throughout July and August 2026, guests can enjoy a curated selection of sweets and savories designed to celebrate the peak of peach season.

What distinguishes this offering is the commitment to quality over origin; rather than sourcing from a single region, the hotel carefully selects the most delicious domestic peaches available during the season to ensure optimal ripeness and flavor. This approach allows the menu to showcase the fruit in various forms, ranging from juicy, fruit-forward desserts to sophisticated savories where the peach’s natural sugar is balanced by the saltiness of prosciutto, smoked salmon, and fresh herbs.

The Menu Composition

The afternoon tea is presented in a three-tiered arrangement, offering a progression of flavors and textures.

Top Tier: Elegant Patisserie
The top tier focuses on lightness and floral notes, featuring:

• Lychee Panna Cotta with Peach Compote: A glass dessert that pairs the gorgeous fragrance of lychee with the concentrated sweetness of peach compote.
• Mousse Peche: A meltingly smooth mousse that highlights the fruit’s creamy side.
• Gateau Peche: A cake finished with an elegant, refined taste.

Middle Tier: Texture and Variety
The middle tier explores diverse confectionery styles to provide a comprehensive taste of the season:

• Peach Cream Puff: Filled with a rich, peach-infused cream.
• Peach Macaron: An offering where elegant sweetness spreads across the palate.
• Peach Tart: A combination of juicy fresh fruit and a fragrant, crisp tart crust.
• Peach Fromage: A dessert where a slight acidity harmonizes with the fruit’s sweetness.
• Peach Bavarois: A smooth, melt-in-the-mouth classic.

Bottom Tier: Sophisticated Savories
To balance the sugar of the desserts, the bottom tier introduces a variety of savory items that emphasize freshness:

• Peach, Prosciutto, and Burrata Caprese: A trio that uses the richness of the cheese and cured meat to enhance the fruit’s juiciness.
• Peach and Yogurt Cold Soup: Infused with mint and cardamom, this dish serves as a cooling palate cleanser.
• Hokkaido Scallop Flakes with Mint and Cardamom Scent: A refined seafood addition.
• Peach Focaccia and Smoked Salmon Tartare with Avocado Dip: A complex combination of savory textures.
• Peach and Earl Grey Scones: Served with clotted cream and white peach jam.

Beverage Selection

To accompany the meal, guests may enjoy a free-flow selection of ten different beverages, including premium Ronnefeldt teas served in pots.

• Seasonal Recommended Flavor Tea: “White Peach”—a limited-edition fruit tea that blends the sweet scent of white peach with the delicate acidity and refreshing aroma of lemon myrtle.
• Herb Teas: Chamomile, Refresh Mint, Sweet Berries, and Jasmine.
• Black Teas: Earl Grey, Assam, Darjeeling, and English Breakfast.
• Coffee: Available both iced and hot.

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Basic Information

• Location / Nearest Station
  Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba
  Daiba Station
• Address
  〒135-8701
  2-6-1 Daiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo
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• Venue
  Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba 2nd Floor “The Lobby Cafe”
• Period
  2026/07/01 (Wed) ～ 2026/08/31 (Mon)
• Time
  Start 13:00 / End 17:00 (Last Order 16:30)
• Price/Cost
  \7,000 (including consumption tax and service charge)
• Inquiry
  Restaurant General Information
  03-5500-4550
  Remarks: 10:00–18:00
• Official Website
  https://www.tokyo.grandnikko.com/events/2658/

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Daiba—formally Odaiba—is a chain of artificial islands in Tokyo Bay, connected to the city center by the Rainbow Bridge. Built in the 1850s as coastal fortifications during the final years of the Tokugawa shogunate, the islands served a military purpose for less than two decades before falling into disuse. They remained largely vacant until the 1980s, when redevelopment transformed the area into a commercial district characterized by horizontal space rather than vertical compression. Unlike the dense wards of central Tokyo, Daiba operates at a different scale: wide arterial roads, surface parking, and low-rise complexes that spread across reclaimed land.

This spatial arrangement creates a specific relationship with the bay. The water defines the district’s perimeter, and the buildings—mostly 1990s-era hotels and retail centers—sit directly against pedestrian promenades that follow the coastline. The absence of high-density residential blocks means the area empties significantly after business hours, and the wind patterns differ markedly from the inland city. Without the heat island effect of dense asphalt and with unobstructed exposure to the water, temperatures drop faster after sunset, and the air carries consistent movement from the bay.

Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba occupies a waterfront position within this topography. The hotel’s architecture reflects the district’s horizontal emphasis—a sprawling structure that maximizes room views across the water rather than competing for height with nearby landmarks. Practically, this means guests have immediate pedestrian access to the bay’s edge, and the hotel’s public spaces operate within the islands’ specific microclimate.

During summer, this physical setting alters the standard Tokyo hotel experience. The afternoon tea service functions as an occupation of the site’s actual conditions rather than a themed escape. The terraces remain usable through hot afternoons because of the ventilation from the water, and the view across the bay maintains a literal, measurable distance from the urban density of the mainland. You remain within metropolitan Tokyo while occupying a physical environment—temperature, airflow, horizon line—that follows different patterns than the city center twenty minutes away.

Elegance Blue 2026 [LOUANGE TOKYO Le Musée]

Enjoy a refreshing blue tea time in Ginza. A Summer Afternoon Tea to color your summer has arrived.

For those seeking a sophisticated escape from the summer heat, LOUANGE TOKYO Le Musée in Ginza presents a seasonal experience designed to evoke transparency and serenity. As part of a popular annual color-themed series, the “Blue” afternoon tea returns for 2026, iterating on its previous success by introducing a summer-specific world-view that balances whimsical cuteness with a refined, adult atmosphere.

This event offers guests the opportunity to immerse themselves in a fantastical blue environment, utilizing a curated lineup of seasonal fruits and light, refreshing ingredients. Alongside the signature afternoon tea, the venue is debuting a standalone assiette dessert, “Elegance Peche Blue,” which serves as a focused study in summer flavors—specifically peach, lychee, and rose.

Afternoon Tea “Elegance Blue 2026”

The center-piece of this experience is the “Elegance Blue 2026” afternoon tea, which features “Noomy”—a pure white teddy bear lounging on a swim ring—to lend a playful summer aesthetic to the presentation. The experience begins with a non-alcoholic pineapple soda, chosen specifically for its ability to provide an immediate sense of summer exhilaration.

The sweets are distributed across two tiers, prioritizing freshness and light textures. The top tier features rice flour donuts designed to resemble swim rings, macarons with a bleu orange profile, bleu citrus pâte de fruit, and heart-shaped yogurt mousse paired with a honey lemon sauce. The middle tier expands the flavor palette with an Earl Grey scented Saint Honoré, a white peach panna cotta with jasmine sauce, and jelly crafted from fresh melon sourced from Shizuoka Prefecture. Additionally, a chocolate gift box containing petit sablés and boules de neige adds a touch of traditional confectionery.

To balance the sweetness, the bottom tier is dedicated to high-end savories that emphasize both flavor and visual contrast. Highlights include homemade roast beef crafted from A5 Japanese Black beef and topped with caviar, mini burgers featuring shrimp and scallop cutlets with homemade tartar sauce, and a mille-feuille arrangement of salmon tartare and avocado. The savory selection is rounded out with a summer chopped salad, a mint-scented celery root mousse quiche tart, and a stew-style vichyssoise.

Optional Enhancement:
Guests may opt for the “Add 2 teddy bears” plan for an additional ¥2,200 (tax and service charge separate).

Elegance Peche Blue

For those preferring a plated dessert over a full tea service, the “Elegance Peche Blue” assiette is available. This sophisticated dish is built upon a base of peach and lychee mousse, masking a hidden core of raspberry and rose-scented jelly. The composition is accented by jasmine-flavored crumble for textural variety and is served with a refreshing lemon yogurt sorbet to maintain a light, summer-appropriate profile. The presentation is completed with rose motifs and a miniature chocolate gift box, reflecting the venue’s commitment to elegance.

Price: ¥4,600 (Tax and service charge separate)
*Available exclusively at the Ginza store from 2026/6/18 to 2026/9/23.

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Basic Information

• Location / Nearest Station
  LOUANGE TOKYO Le Musee
  Ginza-itchome Station
• Address
  〒104-0061
  1F 1-9-5 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
  MAP
• Event Period
  Thursday, 2026/06/18 ～ Tuesday (Holiday), 2026/09/22
• Time
  Start 11:00 / End 21:00 (Last Order 20:00)
• Price/Fee
  Weekdays: ¥9,800 (Tax and service charge separate)
  Weekends and Holidays: ¥10,500 (Tax and service charge separate)
• Official Website
  https://x.gd/OWdye

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LOUANGE TOKYO Le Musée is a pastry shop and afternoon tea salon in Tokyo’s Ginza district that treats dessert as displayed object. Rather than plating sweets for immediate consumption, the kitchen constructs vertical compositions—layered ice creams, confitures, and génoise built in tall glasses—that hold their structure long enough to be examined before they are eaten. The space borrows from museum context: neutral walls, precise lighting angles, and table settings that frame each course as an isolated piece.

The signature Parfait Glace series demonstrates this approach most clearly. Unlike conventional parfaits designed for spoons to mix textures immediately, these are architecturally stable arrangements where components remain distinct. The desserts arrive as temporary constructions that persist only until the first bite breaks the structure.

Afternoon tea service changes seasonally, offering savory canapés paired with dessert collections that rotate based on ingredient availability. The dining room maintains the quiet and spatial order of a small private gallery—minimal clutter, controlled sightlines, distance between tables—directing attention toward the food rather than the interior design.

In Tokyo’s crowded café market, where themes often overshadow execution, LOUANGE TOKYO occupies a specific niche. It assumes that patrons will value technical precision in pastry work and the patience required to present it properly. The result is not a revolutionary reimagining of dessert but a rigorous application of gallery standards to edible craft.

Fullmetal Alchemist × Yomi no Tsugai Exhibition: A Dual Anniversary Celebration in Ginza

Marking a quarter-century since the debut of Fullmetal Alchemist and half a decade of Yomi no Tsugai, manga artist Hiromu Arakawa’s dual anniversary exhibition arrives at Matsuya Ginza this August. The show—officially titled “Fullmetal Alchemist x Yomi no Tsugai Exhibition”—offers a rare convergence of Arakawa’s most celebrated completed series alongside her current ongoing work, presenting an opportunity to examine the visual and narrative evolution of one of Japan’s most distinctive creative voices. Square Enix, publisher of both properties, has organized the event to allow visitors to immerse themselves in the distinct yet thematically linked worlds of militaristic alchemy and supernatural rural folklore.

While specific display contents will be revealed progressively through the official website and X account, the exhibition promises original artwork, production materials, and thematic installations spanning both series. The pairing underscores Arakawa’s range—the steampunk-infused European aesthetic of Fullmetal Alchemist contrasting with the contemporary Japanese mountain village setting of Yomi no Tsugai—while highlighting the consistent thematic concerns that have defined her career, including等价交换, familial bonds, and the relationship between humanity and natural (or supernatural) forces.

Practical Information

The exhibition occupies the Matsuya Ginza 8th Floor Event Square from Thursday, August 13 through Wednesday, September 2, 2026. Operating hours run from 11:00 to 20:00, though visitors should note several exceptions: the venue closes at 19:30 on August 16th, 23rd, and 30th (all Sundays), and concludes at 17:00 on the final day, September 2nd. Entry is permitted until thirty minutes prior to closing, though operational hours remain subject to potential alteration.

Ticketing Structure

Admission operates on a date-and-time-specified basis for all ticket categories during the entire run.

Advance sales offer the most economical access:

• General admission: ¥1,800
• High school students: ¥1,000
• Elementary and junior high school students: ¥600

Premium bundled options include:

• Ticket with goods and pamphlet: ¥5,450
• Ticket with goods only: ¥3,450
• Ticket with pamphlet only: ¥3,800

Same-day purchases (subject to availability) cost slightly more:

• General: ¥2,000
• High school students: ¥1,200
• Elementary and junior high school students: ¥800

Several demographics enter without charge: preschool-aged children, holders of disability certificates (plus one accompanying assistant), and various Matsuya cardholders (excluding point cards). Note that elementary school-aged visitors and younger must be accompanied by a ticket-holding guardian aged eighteen or older. The goods corner requires exhibition admission for entry; browsing merchandise without a valid ticket is not permitted.

Access and Location

Matsuya Ginza sits at 3-6-1 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo (〒104-8130), with the exhibition occupying the 8th Floor Event Square. Multiple transit options provide convenient access: Ginza Station (one-minute walk), Ginza-itchome Station (three-minute walk), Higashi-ginza Station (three-minute walk), and Yurakucho Station (eight-minute walk). A MAP is available for precise navigation.

Tickets may be purchased in advance through Purchase tickets here. Details of the event are scheduled to be updated from time to time on the official website and official X account.

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Yomi no Tsugai (黄泉のツガイ) began serialization in Monthly Shonen Gangan in December 2021, marking Hiromu Arakawa’s first major project since completing Silver Spoon (Gin no Saji) in 2019. The series represents her return to action-oriented fantasy after years of agricultural slice-of-life storytelling.

The narrative operates within a martial arts framework drawn from East Asian folklore. Yuru grows up in the hidden village of Kagemori, trained in combat techniques designed to control spiritual energy. His twin sister Asa, separated from him as an infant and raised by the Momo no Sei (Peach Sprites), works as an assassin. Their reunion occurs through violence: when outsiders attack Kagemori, Yuru learns he is one half of a “Tsugai”—a bonded pair whose combined abilities allow them to traverse the threshold between the living world and Yomi, the realm of the dead.

Arakawa approaches the material with the same technical precision visible in her earlier work. Fight scenes prioritize clarity of movement over spectacle, with the mechanical logic of the combat system—how spiritual energy manifests, the specific limitations of paired fighters—established through demonstration rather than exposition. Character motivations remain grounded even as the supernatural elements escalate; Yuru and Asa’s negotiations of their estranged relationship carry equal weight to the mythology concerning the boundary between life and death.

The comparison with Fullmetal Alchemist proves instructive given Arakawa’s continued interest in sibling dynamics and institutional corruption. Where the earlier work examined brotherhood through shared trauma and mutual protection, Yomi no Tsugai considers the stranger dynamic of twins separated at birth, asking what obligation exists between people linked by biology but not history. For an exhibition pairing these two works, the manga offers a clear view of how Arakawa’s concerns have shifted in the decade between projects—from the industrial revolution and bodily integrity to questions of inheritance and whether predetermined roles can be refused.