AFTERNOON TEA with “SIROCCO” “Peach” [The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Tokyo Shiodome]

A summer afternoon tea featuring a parfait crowned with a whole white peach.

The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Tokyo Shiodome welcomes back its celebrated AFTERNOON TEA with “SIROCCO” “Peach”—an event that proved so popular in its previous iteration that it returns with thoughtful refinements rather than radical reinvention. The centerpiece remains unchanged in its visual ambition: a white peach parfait topped with an entire white peach, prepared through a labor-intensive process where the pastry chef hand-peels each fruit in hot water before slow-simmering it into a delicate compote. What distinguishes this year’s offering is the addition of jasmine and almond jelly (annin), introducing aromatic complexity that complements the peach’s natural sweetness without overwhelming it.

The menu extends beyond this signature creation. Peach appears throughout the savory selections—most notably in a chilled peach and tomato potage that balances the fruit’s sugars against the tomato’s acidity, and in an ensemble pairing peach with prosciutto and Camembert atop pancake. Weekday visitors receive an additional benefit: a welcome iced tea prepared with SIROCCO TEA.

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AFTERNOON TEA with “SIROCCO” “Peach” Menu

WELCOME TEA

Luxury Swiss SIROCCO TEA (black tea) served in the “Butterfly Bloom” series of tea ware by Wedgwood.

SAVORY

• Chilled peach and tomato potage
• Ensemble of peach and prosciutto with rich Camembert on a pancake
• Steamed chicken and watermelon “cool” salad
• Corn and soy milk royale-style with scallops and consommé gelée
• Spicy ratatouille sandwich using summer vegetables

SWEETS

• White peach and almond jelly parfait with a scent of jasmine
• White peach pudding
• White peach roll cake
• Peach mousse
• Peach cheese pie

DRINK

Two service tiers are available:

“Cafe Free” — Unlimited coffee and black tea

“Cafe & SIROCCO TEA Free” — Unlimited coffee, black tea, plus a selection of SIROCCO teas, green tea, herb teas, and fruit teas

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Weekday Only Welcome Tea “Summer Jewelry”

The weekday experience includes a theatrical preparation: a two-layered separate tea created tableside by pouring a mixture of SIROCCO TEA’s “Lemon Beach” and “Pigna Moringa” into blue syrup containing silver dragees. Rosemary garnish adds aromatic dimension. The visual effect—cool blues and silvers—functions as a straightforward seasonal marker.

Please check the official website for detailed contents.

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Basic Information

Location	The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Tokyo Shiodome — 1-6-3 Higashi-Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 〒105-8333
Nearest Stations	Shiodome Station / Shimbashi Station
Venue	24F Bar Lounge “THE BAR” and All-Day Dining “Harmony”
Period	Wednesday, July 1, 2026 — Monday, August 31, 2026
Hours	“THE BAR”: 13:00–15:00 daily<br>”Harmony”: Weekdays 13:00–14:00; Sat/Sun/Holidays 14:00–14:30
Capacity	Weekdays: Limited to 15 servings per day<br>Sat/Sun/Holidays: Limited to 30 servings per day
Pricing	Cafe Free: ¥8,500<br>Cafe & SIROCCO TEA Free: ¥12,700<br><br>Each seating limited to 120 minutes<br>Online booking reduces “Cafe & SIROCCO TEA Free” to ¥7,000
Official Website	https://www.royalparkhotels.co.jp/ic/tokyoshiodome/news/0p1jfwdzu6/

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What is “SIROCCO”?

SIROCCO is the restaurant and lounge at The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Tokyo Shiodome, on the 24th floor with views of Tokyo Bay and the city skyline. The name references the warm wind that blows from the Sahara across the Mediterranean. The space makes deliberate use of this idea—large windows, natural light, and a layout that shifts easily between day and evening use.

The afternoon tea program has become a particular focus. Pastry chefs work with seasonal ingredients, treating them with techniques and presentations that reflect both international and Japanese approaches. The “Peach” 2026 edition follows this pattern: a single ingredient, in this case stone fruit at its summer peak, explored across multiple courses and preparations.

TOKYO Matcha Time at SKYTREE(R) ~Savoring Japanese Harmony in the Sky~

First-ever event to enjoy “Matcha” at Tokyo Skytree(R)

Tokyo Skytree(R) hosts its inaugural matcha-focused event, bringing together panoramic city views with the refined traditions of Japanese tea culture. In collaboration with Gion Tsujiri—the venerable Kyoto tea house established in Gion’s historic district—the observation deck transforms into a space where visitors can experience matcha in multiple dimensions: through taste, sight, and atmosphere.

The program extends beyond themed cafe menus. Exclusive photo spots and decorations introduce Japanese tea culture to the Tembo Deck for the first time. A new special lighting installation, “Kissa-ko,” reinterprets the meditative movements of tea preparation as flowing illumination. Sorakara-chan, the tower’s beloved mascot, will appear in a newly designed costume evoking the fresh green of shincha (new tea). For those seeking deeper immersion, “Savoring the New Tea Season ～Tokyo Sora-cha-kai～” offers private morning access to the Tembo Deck, where participants can learn tea ceremony fundamentals from a Sumida Ward instructor.

Whether you are a resident of Japan or visiting from abroad, the combination of Tokyo’s skyline and the contemplative traditions of matcha offers something genuinely difficult to replicate elsewhere: elevation in both the literal and figurative sense.

Event-Exclusive Cafe Menu at SKYTREE CAFE (Tembo Deck Floor 350)

Gion Tsujiri’s Uji matcha—cultivated in the region most celebrated for its tea—forms the foundation of four limited-edition items. The cafe interior itself will carry limited-time Gion Tsujiri branding.

Drinks & Sweets Menu:

Item	Description	Price
Wasanbon Uji Matcha Au Lait	Wasanbon sugar’s subtle sweetness complements aromatic Uji matcha in a Japanese-style latte with a smooth, mellow richness	¥1,100
Yuzu Uji Matcha Gin Soda	A gin-based cocktail layering yuzu fragrance with matcha’s gentle bitterness; light carbonation and depth create a clean finish	¥1,300
Fragrant Uji Matcha Wa-Sundae	Uji matcha powder dusted over vanilla soft serve, with azuki beans adding contrast to the elegant flavor profile	¥1,430
Rich Uji Matcha Affogato	Matcha and vanilla ice creams atop sponge cake, served with separate rich matcha sauce for customized intensity	¥1,650

Location: Tokyo Skytree Tembo Deck Floor 350, “SKYTREE CAFE”

Special Planning Tickets: Matcha Set + Admission

Two bundled ticket options combine Tembo Deck admission with a Gion Tsujiri collaboration item, offering savings of up to ¥400 compared to separate purchases.

Ticket Type	Contents	Price
Matcha/Drink Set Ticket	① Tembo Deck admission + ② 1 collaboration drink (from above menu)	From ¥2,700
Matcha/Sweets Set Ticket	① Tembo Deck admission + ② 1 collaboration sweet (from above menu)	From ¥3,050

Sales Start: April 9, 2026 (Thursday) 14:00
Sales Period: Through the day of visit
Purchase Method: Tokyo Skytree official website

Note: Tokyo Skytree employs variable pricing for observation deck admission, meaning ticket prices fluctuate based on the selected date.

Private Workshop: “Savoring the New Tea Season ～Tokyo Sora-cha-kai～”

An early-morning private rental of the Tembo Deck allows participants to engage with tea ceremony culture before the public arrives. The workshop, led by an instructor from Senho-an (a tea ceremony school based in Sumida Ward), requires no prior experience—attendees will learn matcha preparation and basic etiquette in a setting removed from ordinary life.

Detail	Information
Dates	May 9, 2026 (Saturday); June 13, 2026 (Saturday)
Time	7:45 – 8:45
Location	Tokyo Skytree Tembo Deck Floor 350
Program	① Lecture and demonstration on tea ceremony culture ② Hands-on matcha preparation (Japanese sweets included)
Fee	¥6,500 (includes Tembo Deck and Tembo Galleria admission)
Capacity	30 participants
Sales Start	April 10, 2026 (Friday) 11:00 (first-come, first-served)
Age Requirement	18 years and older

Installation & Photo Spots

Decorative elements throughout Floors 350 and 340 create what the organizers describe as “a tea room in the sky”—with the gentle aroma of new tea serving as an atmospheric detail.

Sorakara-chan Appearances in Fresh Greenery Costume

Sorakara-chan will greet visitors in a costume unveiled specifically for this event, its design inspired by the vivid green of shincha season.

Period	April 23, 2026 (Thursday) – July 6, 2026 (Monday)
Times	10:30 / 12:00 / 13:30 / 15:00 / 16:30 / 18:00
Location	Tembo Deck Floor 350 (18:00 session: 4F Entrance Floor)

Appearances subject to change or cancellation without notice.

Special Lighting: “Kissa-ko”

The tower’s exterior illumination will feature a new program translating the choreographed movements of tea preparation—measuring, whisking, presenting—into flowing light. Greens merge, blend, and intensify, culminating in an effect suggesting the rising aroma of a freshly prepared bowl.

Lighting times and content may change without prior notice.

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Basic Information

Venue	Tokyo Skytree(R)
Address	1-1-2 Oshiage, Sumida-ku, Tokyo 〒131-0045 [MAP]
Nearest Stations	Tokyo Skytree Station (Tobu Skytree Line); Oshiage <Skytree-mae> Station (Toei Asakusa Line, Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line, Tobu Skytree Line)
Event Areas	Tembo Deck Floor 350, Floor 340; SKYTREE CAFE (Floor 350)
Period	April 23, 2026 (Thursday) – July 6, 2026 (Monday)
Hours	In accordance with facility operating hours
Inquiry	Tokyo Skytree Call Center: 0570-55-0634 (10:00–18:00)
Official Website	https://www.tokyo-skytree.jp/event/matcha/

Event details are subject to change. Please verify current information through the official website.

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What is Gion Tsijiri?

Gion Tsujiri is a Kyoto tea house that opened in 1860 in the Gion district. Founded by Riemon Tsuji, it began as a small operation serving matcha and traditional sweets to the local community.

The company has survived on straightforward practices: shade-grown tencha cultivation and stone-milling. These methods produce matcha with a distinct color and depth of flavor. The business has stayed in the family for over 160 years, passing from one generation to the next with minimal fanfare.

Currently, Gion Tsujiri runs stores in Kyoto and Tokyo. The Kyoto location offers prepared matcha in a traditional setting. The Tokyo locations, particularly in busier districts, serve soft-serve ice cream and blended drinks alongside conventional preparations. The company also supplies matcha to restaurants and retailers domestically and abroad.

For the TOKYO SKYTREE event, Gion Tsujiri will serve its products in a temporary space. This is a standard commercial arrangement—a food vendor at a high-traffic location.

Festival BBQ Beer Garden Asakusa Ekimise Yatai Village

Directly connected to Asakusa Station on the Tobu Skytree Line, an experiential “Festival x BBQ” space is born on a rooftop in the center of the city!

The concept of this facility is “Enjoy the atmosphere of a festival & BBQ in an outdoor space in the city center!” “Festival memories,” such as the sky dyed by the sunset, drifting savory aromas, and lively laughter heard from all around, have been reproduced in the modern urban space.

While gazing at the Tokyo Skytree® from the open rooftop, you can enjoy an experiential beer garden that can only be tasted here, where the fun of authentic BBQ and festival stalls intersect. Why not visit and experience a festival-like space that can be enjoyed in the heart of the city?

A rooftop festival space that is “nostalgic yet new”

Spread across the rooftop is a festival scene that somehow tickles the heart. Freshly grilled meat sizzles, and the scent of takoyaki and karaage wafts through the air.

Fries, yakisoba, ice sherbet—stalls with gourmet food that you can’t help but reach for line up, and time flows in a way that makes you realize you’ve returned to your childhood.

Furthermore, we have prepared festival contents that adults also get absorbed in, such as shooting galleries, ring toss, and smart ball.

The moments spent eating, playing, and laughing will eventually turn into special memories.

An extraordinary experience where you can “go without bringing anything”

At this facility, there is no need to prepare ingredients or equipment. The appeal is the casualness of being able to visit empty-handed and enjoy a BBQ right away.

With carefully selected ingredients and a wide variety of all-you-can-drink beverages, you can spend a relaxing time with friends, family, and loved ones.

In addition to the outstanding access being directly connected to Asakusa Station on the Tobu Skytree Line, it is an all-weather rooftop space equipped with tents, so you can enjoy the “festival mood” comfortably without worrying about the weather, even on days with strong sunlight or sudden rain.

(*In the event of strong winds or stormy weather, operations may be cancelled for safety reasons.)

Course Overview

All courses include all-you-can-eat stall menus and are limited to 2 hours.

Course	Alcohol & Soft Drinks	Soft Drinks Only	Notes
Standard BBQ and All-You-Can-Eat Stall Course	6,270 yen (tax included)	5,720 yen (tax included)	BBQ is not all-you-can-eat
Deluxe BBQ and All-You-Can-Eat Stall Course	7,920 yen (tax included)	7,370 yen (tax included)	BBQ is not all-you-can-eat
Casual All-You-Can-Eat Stall Course	5,500 yen (tax included)	4,950 yen (tax included)	Stall food only
Kids Course (All-You-Can-Eat Stall Menu)	—	2,200 yen (tax included)	Soft drinks only

*Please check the official website for detailed contents.

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Basic Information

Location	EKIMISE Asakusa Station
Address	〒111-0033 1-4-1 Hanakawado, Taito-ku, Tokyo MAP
Venue	Asakusa Ekimise Rooftop
Period	2026/05/27 (Wed) ～ 2026/10/18 (Sun)
Hours	Weekdays: 12:00–22:00 (Last entry 20:00)<br>Weekends/Holidays: 11:00–22:00 (Last entry 20:00)
Official Website	https://bbq.urban-earth.jp/asakusa/

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What is Ekimise?

The Japanese term ekimise combines eki (station) and mise (shop), describing a department store or commercial facility built directly into or above a major train station. This architectural form emerged from practical necessity: in dense Japanese cities, valuable real estate around transit hubs made horizontal expansion difficult, while vertical construction allowed stations to serve multiple functions without consuming additional street-level space.

Tokko’s examples illustrate the concept’s range. Matsuya Ginza, adjacent to Ginza Station, represents the traditional department store model with its 1920s facade and luxury retail. Shinjuku and Shibuya stations demonstrate the sprawling, multi-building complexes where several ekimise structures cluster around major interchanges, creating self-contained commercial districts. The Asakusa Ekimise, opened in 2012 above Tobu Asakusa Station, occupies a middle position—modern construction replacing older facilities, with ten floors combining transit functions, retail, restaurants, and a rooftop terrace engineered for significant public use.

The format addresses specific constraints in historic neighborhoods like Asakusa, where narrow streets and protected building stock limit new development. By concentrating commercial activity vertically, ekimise preserves street-level character while meeting contemporary needs. The Asakusa building’s rooftop exemplifies this efficiency: infrastructure designed for capacity crowds supports programming—such as the seasonal Yatai Village—that extends the building’s utility well beyond standard retail hours, drawing evening visitors to a space that would otherwise sit dormant.

This integration of transit and commerce is not unique to Japan, but the ekimise’s scale and institutionalization distinguish it. Where Western stations often treat retail as ancillary, Japanese operators and department store chains developed formal partnerships to maximize both foot traffic and revenue. The result shapes daily behavior: travelers pass through commercial space as a matter of course, and locals treat the station building as a destination in itself rather than merely a point of departure.

France Exhibition 2026

Approximately 80 Stores Featuring Food, Wine, and Miscellaneous Goods Line Up! Enjoy Gourmet Delicacies at a Venue Filled with the Aroma of Freshly Made Treats.

From Thursday, April 23 to Wednesday, April 29 (public holiday), 2026, the “France Exhibition 2026” will transform the Event Space on the 6th floor of the Main Building at Isetan Shinjuku Store into a corner of Paris. This annual celebration of French culture brings together approximately 80 stores offering an immersive experience of contemporary French life—one that extends well beyond the expected culinary attractions.

What distinguishes this exhibition from other international food events in Tokyo is its deliberate curation of “now” in France: star pastry chefs and emerging popular brands selected specifically for their relevance to current French trends. Visitors will find desserts executed with technical precision, breads and baked goods still warm from the oven, and an extensive selection of cheeses, deli items, and charcuterie. The wine program, developed to satisfy knowledgeable collectors, runs parallel to expanded lifestyle offerings that include Parisian fashion, tableware, accessories, and carefully selected miscellaneous goods—collectively creating what organizers describe as a “Little France” within Shinjuku.

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Practical Information

Location & Access

Isetan Shinjuku Store
Nearest stations: Shinjuku-sanchome Station (1 minute walk) / Shinjuku Station (5 minute walk)

Address: 〒160-0022, 3-14-1 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
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Venue: Isetan Shinjuku Store Main Building 6th Floor Event Space

Dates & Hours

Period	Date
Special invitation day for MI Card members	Wednesday, April 22, 2026
General admission	Thursday, April 23 – Wednesday, April 29, 2026 (public holiday)

Service	Hours
Main exhibition	10:00 AM – 8:00 PM (closes 6:00 PM on final day)
Eat-in area	10:30 AM – 8:00 PM (closes 6:00 PM on final day)
Food Hall	10:00 AM – 8:00 PM (closes 6:00 PM on final day)
Last order for all services: 30 minutes before closing

Official Website: https://www.mistore.jp/shopping/event/shinjuku_e/france_10

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Important Notes

• All prices include tax
• A mix of standard tax rate (10%) and reduced tax rate (8%) applies
• The event is subject to change without notice
• Posted content may have changed; confirm latest information on the official website

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What is Isetan Shinjuku?

Isetan Shinjuku is a department store in Tokyo’s Shinjuku district. The seven-story flagship opened in 1933 and has since become known for a particular retail approach: high-end merchandise selection combined with the kind of thematic, large-scale exhibitions that have become rarer in department stores elsewhere.

The depachika, or basement food hall, operates on a straightforward principle—limited products, conspicuous quality, queues. Wagyu, seasonal items, and regional specialties from across Japan fill the cases. The main floors rotate through collaborations and country-themed exhibitions that temporarily reconfigure retail space into something more like a museum or market. Previous exhibitions have focused on specific Japanese craft regions, European design movements, and full-scale recreations of foreign marketplaces.

For the 2026 France Exhibition, this matters for practical reasons. Isetan draws roughly 100,000 visitors daily, and its customer base has shown consistent willingness to pay premium prices for imported goods presented with narrative context. The store’s history of country-specific exhibitions means the infrastructure and audience expectations are already in place.

Mamoru Hosoda’s Origins Exhibition

An exhibition approaching the “origins” before The Girl Who Leapt Through Time and an area where you can experience the world-view of “OZ” from Summer Wars

What precedes a celebrated directorial career? For Mamoru Hosoda—whose films have redefined contemporary Japanese animation—that question leads to unexpected places: 8mm film experiments shot during junior high school, live-action video projects crafted at Kanazawa College of Art, and oil paintings that reveal a visual imagination in constant evolution. This exhibition traces the complete arc of Hosoda’s development, from these early independent works through the breakthrough that established his reputation.

The exhibition’s scope extends well beyond the trilogy of The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, Summer Wars, and Wolf Children that most viewers associate with his name. Visitors will encounter production materials from his pre-feature directorial period—works that rarely receive public exhibition—alongside the familiar touchstones of his later career. The result is a comprehensive portrait of an artist whose commercial success emerged from decades of formal experimentation across multiple media.

A particular architectural feature of this exhibition distinguishes it from standard animation retrospectives: the venue’s 5-meter ceiling height has been leveraged to create an immersive “OZ” environment, reproducing the virtual internet world central to Summer Wars. Within this space, life-sized figures of King Kazuma and Love Machine—characters who embodied the film’s exploration of digital identity and community—will be on display. The scale of this installation offers something unavailable in home viewing: physical confrontation with the aesthetic logic of Hosoda’s most technologically ambitious fictional world.

The production material collection is substantial—over 300 pieces encompassing storyboards, layouts, director’s corrections, original drawings, art boards, and character setting materials. For viewers interested in animation craft, these materials permit direct comparison between initial conception and final execution, illuminating the revision processes that shape finished films.

The exhibition also functions as a retail environment, with more than 100 original goods developed specifically for this showing. The merchandise strategy emphasizes portability: items designed to extend the exhibition experience into daily life. The product range includes pieces themed around the “blue sky” imagery that recurs throughout Hosoda’s work, alongside goods featuring signature scenes from his filmography. The positioning suggests these objects serve as mnemonic devices—tangible connections to narrative experiences that resist simple summary.

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Practical Information

Venue
CREATIVE MUSEUM TOKYO
Nearest Station: Kyobashi (Tokyo)

Address
〒104-0031
TODA BUILDING 6F, 1-7-1 Kyobashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
MAP

Exhibition Period
June 20, 2026 (Saturday) – August 31, 2026 (Monday)

Hours
Standard: 10:00 – 18:00 (last admission 17:30)
Extended hours: 10:00 – 20:00 on Fridays, Saturdays, days before public holidays, and August 11–14 (last admission 19:30)

Admission Prices

Ticket Type	Advance	Same-day
General / University Students	¥2,300	¥2,500
High School Students	¥1,300	¥1,500
Elementary / Junior High Students	¥800	¥1,000

Advance tickets available until 23:59 on June 19, 2025

Inquiries
050-5541-8600

Official Channels
Website: https://hosodagenten.exhibit.jp/
X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/hosodagenten_
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hosodagenten
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hosodagenten_

Exhibition details subject to change. Confirm current information through official channels prior to visiting.

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What is Mamoru Hosoda known for?

Mamoru Hosoda makes animated films about families under pressure. He left Studio Ghibli in the early 2000s after a falling-out over a proposed Howl’s Moving Castle adaptation, then left Madhouse to found Studio Chizu in 2011. This independence matters: his work carries the marks of someone building a visual language without the institutional weight of Japan’s established animation houses.

His films typically begin with a speculative premise—a time loop, a virtual world takeover, a woman raising wolf-human children—and use it to examine how households absorb disruption. In The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (2006), a teenager discovers temporal displacement and uses it mostly to fix awkward social situations, until the mechanism itself becomes a source of loss. Summer Wars (2009) sends a math prodigy to a rural family reunion where a hacked global network threatens his future employer; the set pieces alternate between a digitized apocalypse and a grandmother rallying her scattered descendants through traditional competence. The film became his biggest domestic hit, though its actual insight about online infrastructure aging poorly gives it an unintentional period quality now.

Wolf Children (2012) remains his most fully realized work. The central conceit—a widow raising children who transform unpredictably—functions as a literalization of parental uncertainty that never collapses into allegory. Hosoda renders the children’s dual nature through mundane practical problems: school enrollment, medical records, a rural house that needs actual maintenance. The film’s attention to physical labor distinguishes it from more ethereal treatments of transformation.

The Boy and the Beast (2015) returns to surrogate parenthood with less discipline, though its depiction of a parallel Tokyo populated by anthropomorphic deities demonstrates his continuing interest in architectural space. Mirai (2018) condenses his themes into domestic scale: a four-year-old’s jealousy of his newborn sister generates temporal intrusions that remain ambiguous in origin, possibly imaginary, possibly not. The Academy nomination it received drew overdue attention to his work outside Japan, though the film itself sacrifices narrative clarity for emotional beats.

Bell (2021) revisited virtual spaces with explicit reference to Beauty and the Beast, this time concerned with how online identity enables both performance and genuine connection. The film’s release during pandemic conditions gave its imagery of physically separated people finding intimacy through screens an unplanned resonance.

Hosoda’s animation tends toward rounded, physically plausible figures rather than the more stylized conventions of television anime. His action sequences emphasize weight and momentum; his quiet scenes hold on faces longer than genre pacing typically permits. The Miyazaki comparisons he receives reflect less his actual aesthetic—he lacks Miyazaki’s ecological mysticism and appetite for mechanical detail—than the scarcity of Japanese animators who secure theatrical distribution abroad while treating children asthinking, feeling agents rather than marketing demographics.

His limitations are real. His female protagonists often exist in relation to maternal or romantic obligation; his technology narratives date quickly; his screenplays can resolve through emotional assertion rather than earned development. But within contemporary animation, his commitment to family as a subject rather than a backdrop remains distinctive.

Matcha and Hydrangea Afternoon Tea with Gion Tsujiri

A refreshing early summer moment enjoying Gion Tsujiri’s matcha in the season when hydrangeas bloom beautifully, glistening with raindrops.

Each spring, the afternoon tea series at select venues draws consistent attention for its rotating seasonal themes and meticulous execution by an exclusive pastry chef. This year’s early summer installment centers on Gion Tsujiri’s matcha—renowned for its depth of aroma and umami—set against the visual motif of hydrangeas in peak bloom, their petals heavy with raindrops.

The first tier presents a study in contrasts: a Japanese-Western fusion Hojicha Verrine layered with seasonal fruits and shiratama dango; a Matcha Opera built from multiple strata of traditional matcha; and a translucent jelly whose appearance evokes the specific phenomenon of hydrangeas glistening after rainfall.

The second tier comprises six distinct preparations where the pastry chef deploys Gion Tsujiri’s matcha and hojicha in concentrated form. Notable compositions include a mousse calibrated so the slight bitterness of matcha meets the sweet-tart edge of strawberries; hojicha cookie butter sandwiches finished with edible flowers; and a hojicha tart where the textural interplay between crisp pastry shell and rich cream receives deliberate emphasis.

The third tier balances the preceding sweetness with three savory items: a bonito consommé whose aroma derives from carefully extracted dashi; a chicken ham open sandwich accented by the crunch of lightly pickled burdock; and a matcha couscous tabbouleh with marinated tuna that extends the tea theme into the savory realm.

Those seeking amplification of the core experience may add the Uji Matcha and Strawberry Parfait with Gion Tsujiri (from 2,990 yen including cafe charge), engineered to deliver both matcha and hojicha simultaneously through tiered ingredients that preserve each tea’s distinct character.

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Menu Details

Sweets

• Hojicha Verrine
• Butterfly Pea Jelly
• Matcha Opera
• Strawberry and Matcha Mousse
• Hojicha Cookie Butter Sandwich
• Hojicha Tart

Savories

• Bonito Consommé Soup
• Lightly Pickled Burdock and Chicken Ham Open Sandwich
• Matcha and Couscous Tabbouleh Salad with Marinated Tuna

Scone Stand

• Matcha and White Chocolate
• Plain (served with condensed milk)

Drinks

Yokohama and Omiya Stores: All-you-can-drink tea (Mariage Frères), coffee, etc. (last order at 90 minutes)

Tokyo Shirokane Store:

Plan	Inclusions
Standard	1 cup of Mariage Frères tea + all-you-can-drink tea, coffee, soft drinks
Tea Selection	Mariage Frères tea selection + all drinks from Standard Plan

Options

• Parfait (from 2,990 yen including cafe charge)
• Mini Parfait
• French Fries
• Matcha Drink (Hot & Ice)

Items other than the parfait may be ordered as a set with the afternoon tea. The Tokyo Shirokane store offers only mini parfaits and matcha drinks (hot & ice).

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Practical Information

Venues & Access

Venue	Location	Nearest Station
Ristorante Mangiare Iseyama	Yokohama	Sakuragicho Station
Omiya Riku Cafe & Restaurant Shikiteni	Saitama	Toro Station / Kamomiya Station
Shirokane Geihinkan Art Grace Club	Tokyo	Meguro Station

Event Period

• Ristorante Mangiare Iseyama: Wednesday, May 13 – Monday, June 29, 2026 | Closed Tuesdays
• Omiya Riku Cafe & Restaurant Shikiteni: Wednesday, May 13 – Monday, June 29, 2026 | Closed Tuesdays
• Shirokane Geihinkan Art Grace Club: Thursday, May 14, 28; Friday, May 29; Thursday, June 4; Friday, June 19 | Closed Mondays, Tuesdays (except holidays), and company-designated days

Hours

Venue	Hours	Last Entry
Ristorante Mangiare Iseyama	Weekdays 12:00–17:00; Weekends/Holidays 14:00–16:30	15:00
Omiya Riku Cafe & Restaurant	11:00–16:30	15:00
Shirokane Geihinkan Art Grace Club	12:00–14:00	Reception closes 15 minutes prior; L.O. 30 minutes prior

Pricing

Venue	Weekdays	Weekends/Holidays
Ristorante Mangiare Iseyama	from 5,500 yen	from 6,000 yen
Omiya Riku Cafe & Restaurant	from 4,580 yen	from 4,800 yen
Shirokane Geihinkan Art Grace Club	from 5,500 yen (flat rate)	—

All prices include consumption tax and a 15% service charge.

Reservations & Inquiries

Venue	Phone
Ristorante Mangiare Iseyama	045-260-8845
Omiya Riku Cafe & Restaurant Shikiteni	048-662-5551
Shirokane Geihinkan Art Grace Club	03-5475-3388

Official Sites

• Ristorante Mangiare Iseyama
• Omiya Riku Cafe & Restaurant Shikiteni
• Shirokane Geihinkan Art Grace Club

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What is Tsujiri?

Tsujiri is a Japanese tea company founded in 1860 in Kyoto’s Gion district by Tsuji Riemon, a tea merchant who concentrated on developing methods for matcha cultivation and production. The original shop still operates in the same location.

Riemon’s work centered on refining tea processing techniques and establishing quality standards. His methods attracted enough attention that he received recognition from the imperial court—a formal acknowledgment of his contribution to tea production rather than a narrative of revolutionary transformation.

The company has since expanded into cafés and confectionery shops across Japan. These locations serve matcha drinks, desserts, and seasonal items, with the Tsujiri brand associated specifically with Uji matcha, a variety grown in the Uji region near Kyoto.

The Gion Tsujiri name refers to the original flagship operation, maintaining the connection to the company’s founding location while operating as a modern business.

TOKYO TOWER CITY LIGHT FANTASIA 2026 Summer

A mapping fireworks display you can enjoy every day at a cool observation deck!

This event represents “urban entertainment” that fuses projection mapping and light effects against the backdrop of Tokyo’s beautiful night view. In the summer version, fantastical light effects themed around “fireworks” and “fireflies” are deployed, allowing you to experience the atmosphere of summer while remaining in the heart of the city.

What distinguishes the 2026 summer edition from previous iterations is the introduction of new light effects specifically designed to heighten immersion. Delicate yellow lights that evoke fireflies—created using particle laser technology—float through the space, establishing a genuinely fantastical atmosphere. Meanwhile, floor gobo lights (a new addition for this summer version) project colorful fireworks patterns that spread beneath your feet, transforming the entire observation deck into something resembling a summer festival. By overlapping these projected images with the real Tokyo night view visible through the large window surfaces of the Main Deck, the event achieves a “fireworks viewing experience that can only be had here.”

This summer also introduces a symbolic spatial element following the spring cherry blossom candle effects: candle structures utilizing bamboo and driftwood that evoke traditional Japanese summer aesthetics. These will be installed in the center of the mapping area from Friday, June 19 to Sunday, September 6, expressing a new light display concept of “Japanese style × Summer.”

The practical advantage of this event is its complete indoor setting—meaning you can enjoy spectacular summer-themed visuals without enduring the season’s notorious humidity and heat. This makes it suitable for various occasions: night dates, outings with friends, or tourists seeking a distinctive Tokyo experience. It functions as a “new summer staple spot” where Tokyo’s night view and fireworks-like light effects coexist simultaneously.

*Please check the official website for detailed contents.

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Basic Information

Location / Nearest Station	Tokyo Tower<br>Kamiyacho Station / Onarimon Station / Akabanebashi Station / Hamamatsucho Station / Daimon (Tokyo) Station
Address	〒105-0011<br>4-2-8 Shibakoen, Minato-ku, Tokyo<br>MAP
Venue	Tokyo Tower Main Deck (Height 150m), 2nd Floor North Side
Event Period	2026/05/11 (Mon) ～ 2026/09/06 (Sun)
Hours	• 5/11 (Mon) ～ 6/7 (Sun): 19:00 ～ 22:50<br>• 6/8 (Mon) ～ 7/12 (Sun): 19:30 ～ 22:50<br>• 7/13 (Mon) ～ 8/16 (Sun): 19:00 ～ 22:50<br>• 8/17 (Mon) ～ 9/6 (Sun): 18:30 ～ 22:50<br>*The display repeats during these times
Fees	Can be enjoyed with only the observation fee to the Main Deck
Official Website	https://www.tokyotower.co.jp/event/summerlandscape2026/

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What is Tokyo Tower?

Tokyo Tower stands 333 meters in Minato ward, completed in 1958 as a broadcasting structure inspired by the Eiffel Tower’s lattice design. It’s painted international orange and white for aviation safety, a color scheme that has become inseparable from its identity. While the Tokyo Skytree assumed most broadcasting duties in 2012, the tower continues to transmit some signals and serves as a backup facility.

The tower operates two observation decks at 150 and 250 meters. On clear days, visitors can see Mount Fuji; after dark, the view encompasses the city’s illuminated grid. These vantage points remain popular despite competing attractions, partly because of the tower’s central location and lower admission costs compared to newer alternatives.

Its structural history reflects postwar Japan’s reconstruction period. The steel was drawn from American tanks damaged in the Korean War, melted down and repurposed. This detail is often omitted from promotional materials but shapes how some visitors experience the site.

The surrounding commercial complex includes aquariums, wax museums, and retail spaces that generate revenue independent of the observation decks. The tower’s illuminated exterior changes seasonally—standard lighting, special holiday configurations, and occasional corporate sponsorship displays that have drawn criticism from preservation advocates.

Practical visitor information: the main deck accommodates wheelchairs and strollers; the upper deck requires navigating stairs. Lines form predictably before sunset on weekends. Tickets can be purchased in advance through the official website, though weekday mornings rarely require reservations.

Utsukushikunaru Beer Garden / Matsuya Ginza

The beer garden returns to the rooftop of Matsuya Ginza this year! You can enjoy a menu incorporating Mexican essences in a space full of a sense of openness.

This year’s theme, “A Touch of Mexican Spirit: Beautifully, Freely, Cheerfully,” marks a notable evolution from previous iterations. Where earlier seasons centered on grilled dishes alone, the 2026 program expands into full Mexican territory—tacos, fresh salsa, and tequila cocktails now share equal billing with the fire-kissed proteins. The result is an atmosphere that channels the cheerful spontaneity of Mexican food culture rather than merely borrowing its flavors.

The rooftop setting remains the draw. Under open sky with breeze threading through, sofa seating and terrace arrangements designed for photographs create distinct zones. Latin music and saturated color accents complete the environmental shift without overstatement.

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Featured Menu

Standard Plan (7,700 yen per person)
The foundational option centers on beef sirloin, domestic pork from Nihonbashi Hiyama, young chicken from Ginza Gyukura, coarse-ground wiener, and chorizo from Rohmaya. Accompaniments include guacamole, salad, and tacos to close. Two-hour seating with all-you-can-drink included.

Note: Four total plans accommodate different group sizes and preferences—the Standard Plan suits straightforward gatherings, while upgraded tiers (inquire directly) layer in additional courses or premium proteins.

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Beverage Program

Category	Selection
Draft Beer	Asahi
Craft Beer	6 varieties, including Modelo Especial
Beer Cocktails	4 types
Non-Alcoholic Cocktails	3 types
Non-Alcoholic Beer	1 type

The inclusion of Modelo Especial—a Mexican import rarely found at Tokyo beer gardens—signals the thematic commitment more clearly than any decoration could.

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Practical Considerations

Heat Countermeasures: Paper fans (uchiwa) distributed; ice water available

Barbecue Format: Hands-free—staff manage the grilling

Seating: 250 outdoor seats maximum; groups up to 250 people accommodated

Weather: Roofed structure permits operation in rain; wind may introduce precipitation into seating areas. Severe weather triggers cancellation.

Reservations: Web booking available; walk-ins accepted with same-day seats often accessible

Payment: Credit card, QR code, electronic money, cash

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Access & Hours

Location: Matsuya Ginza Rooftop
Address: 3-6-1 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-8130
MAP

Nearest Stations:

• Ginza Station: 1 minute walk
• Ginza-itchome Station: 3 minutes
• Higashi-ginza Station: 3 minutes
• Yurakucho Station: 8 minutes

Event Period: May 20 – September 30, 2026

Day	Hours	Final Entry
Weekdays	17:00–22:00	20:00
Saturdays/Holidays	12:00–22:00	20:00
Sundays/Last day of consecutive holidays	12:00–21:30	19:30

• Last food order: 1 hour before closing
• Last drink order: 30 minutes before closing
• Hands-free BBQ final start: 20:00

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Contact & Information

Inquiry: 050-3623-3937
Staff available 12:00–21:00; 24-hour automated guidance

Official Site: https://utsukushikunaru-beergarden.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/utsukushikunaru_beergarden/

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What is Matsuya Ginza?

Matsuya Ginza is a historic department store in Tokyo’s Ginza district, founded in 1869 and operating from its current building since 1923. It stands among Japan’s oldest surviving department stores, occupying a prominent position on the central Ginza thoroughfare.

The store serves a clientele drawn to high-end fashion, cosmetics, traditional crafts, and gourmet food. Its multiple floors maintain a restrained atmosphere that owes as much to the surrounding neighborhood’s character as to any deliberate preservation effort. The result is a shopping environment that feels distinct from the explicit luxury branding common in newer retail developments.

On the rooftop, a seasonal beer garden operates during warmer months. The space offers open-air seating with views across the Ginza skyline—an unobtrusive addition that draws steady visitors without aggressive promotion. The concept is straightforward: quality drinks, adequate service, and temporary relief from the street-level density below. In a district where many establishments compete for distinction through novelty or spectacle, this relative modesty is itself notable.

The store’s longevity suggests that certain approaches to retail—consistency over reinvention, understatement over announcement—retain their effectiveness. Whether this constitutes a deliberate strategy or simply institutional inertia is difficult to determine from outside. Either interpretation is compatible with what visitors actually encounter.