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"The 21st Minato City Tourism Photo Contest 2023" Notice of Acceptance of Submissions
Sep 28, 2023
The Minato City Tourism Photo Contest is held every year with the aim of rediscovering the charm of Minato City through photography, from famous places and old sites in Minato Ward to seasonal traditions and hidden spots. From November 1, 2023, we will start accepting entries for the "21st Minato Ci...
Brush up your lifestyle at the Sangetsu Shinagawa Showroom!
Nov 16, 2023
Sangetsu, which trades in a wide range of interior décor materials such as wallpaper, flooring, curtains, and upholstery fabrics, has eight showrooms located throughout Japan. One of thse showrooms, the Sangetsu Shinagawa Showroom, is one of the largest showrooms in the Tokyo metropolitan area, and ...
Japan's Largest Indoor Theme Park! All the ways to enjoy Tokyo Joypolis
Nov 7, 2023
Located within Odaiba shopping mall DECKS Tokyo Beach, Tokyo Joypolis, the largest indoor theme park in Japan, celebrated its 27th anniversary on July 7th, 2023. Its greatest feature is an entirely indoor experience that remains temperate, allowing you to enjoy its over 20 attractions whatever the w...
A special article linked with the "21st Minato-ku Sightseeing Photo Contest" and "Minato-ku 'Photogenic' Spot Photo Rally": Introducing the locations where the award-winning photos have been taken!
Oct 30, 2023
The MINATO Travel & Tourism Association is now accepting entries for "the 21st Minato-ku Sightseeing Photo Contest 2023." This photo contest, which aims to rediscover the charm of Minato-ku through photography, invites entrants for photographs taken in Minato-ku, ranging from landmarks and historic ...
“TOKYO TOWER CANDLE DAYS 2023" to light candles during Halloween season
Oct 12, 2023
Candles have long been indispensable items for illuminating the darkness, but now they are also loved as tools that soothe people's hearts and bring peace of mind. “TOKYO TOWER CANDLE DAYS 2023” will be held at Tokyo Tower during the Halloween season to widely spread the appeal of candles. Organized...
Enjoy the seaside views at the Takeshiba Passenger Ship Terminal, the gateway to the Izu and Ogasawara Islands!
Sep 25, 2023
Takeshiba Pier is the gateway to the Izu and Ogasawara Islands, which belong to Tokyo prefecture. The pier was integrated with office buildings, hotels, restaurants, and a waterfront park to form the Takeshiba Passenger Ship Terminal as part of a redevelopment project that began in 1991. The Takeshi...
[Video Article] 100 Years Since the Great Kanto Earthquake! Preparing for the Next Disaster at the Rotating Exhibit "Onko Bishin" (Preparing for a Disaster Using Knowledge of the Past) of the Japanese
Sep 14, 2023
This year marks 100 years since the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923. It was recorded as a magnitude 7.9 earthquake of unprecedented nature that also brought about fires, a tsunami, and mudslides. Approximately 105,000 people were either killed or went missing. Events looking back at the disaster an...
A New Holy Land for Dieters Is Here! Let’s Sneak Over to Protein Café “Promarl”
Aug 30, 2023
High-protein that is low in fat is typically thought of as something for people who work out and train, but it’s also a favorite among dieters looking to slim down, women in pursuit of gorgeous skin, and many more. For this particular occasion, we stopped by Protein Café “Promarl,” which just opened...
The 4th GACHA-GACHA Boom is Happening Now! Adults Take Center Stage at a Capsule Toy Specialty Stand in Shinbashi Station
Aug 18, 2023
Gacha-gacha, those capsule toys we all loved as children, are currently enjoying a boom in popularity. As a result, not only are there capsule toy stands available in toy stores and shopping malls, there are even specialized capsule toy stands located in train stations. We visited the KenEle Stand a...
Interview with Kumi Asazuma, Minato-ku Tourism Ambassador, on the "Power of Cheering" and the "Potential of Minato-ku"
Aug 7, 2023
Minato-ku Tourism Ambassadors promote information about tourism in Minato-ku, as well as information known only to locals, through events, social media, and other means. Seven new Minato-ku Tourism Ambassadors were appointed in FY2023. One of them is Ms. Kumi Asazuma, a freelance announcer who, as t...
Popular in historical TV drama series! Have a casual walk around spots related to Tokugawa Ieyasu
Jul 28, 2023
At present, there is a historical TV drama series being broadcast on NHK called "Dousuru Ieyasu" (lit. What Will You Do, Ieyasu?), which shows the life of Tokugawa Ieyasu. The drama featues places that were key during turning points in Lord Ieyasu's life, in addition to symbolic places. There are ac...
Visitors are intrigued by the buildings at the Minato City Museum of Local History's "Minato City Tatemono Watching!
Jul 27, 2023
The Minato City Museum of Local History opened in 2018 (Heisei 30) as a center for in-depth knowledge and interaction with the nature, history, and culture of Minato City. In addition to the permanent exhibition where visitors can learn about the history of Minato City, the museum also holds special...
Amazing night views alongside the greenery! Discover a hole-in-the-wall luxury beer garden in Roppongi!
Jul 26, 2023
It's beer garden season and I was thinking about which beer garden I will visit this year. While there are plently of beer gardens in Minato-ku, no beer garden is as well as known for it's atmosphere than the beer garden on the rooftop of Arc Hills in Roppongi. I was curious about what kind of exper...
Perfect for independent science project during summer vacation. Let's learn about meat processing at the Meat Information Center in Shibaura!
Jul 20, 2023
It's time to think about what to do for your independent science project during the summer vacation. If you love meat, we recommend a sciece project on meat processing. In Minato-ku, there is a "Meat Information Center" operated by the Meat Market of the Tokyo Metropolitan Central Wholesale Market. ...
It feels like a trip! Attractive antenna shops in Minato-ku
Jul 18, 2023
Antenna shops where you can buy local delicacies and specialty products. You can indulge in beloved local soul food, thoroughly enjoy the local liquor, or get recommended tourist information. Everyone has their own way of enjoying it. Minato-ku is dotted with antenna shops from Akita, Fukui, Nara, K...
Meet historical figures! Tour of Bronze Statues in Minato City
Jul 13, 2023
Bronze statues of people associated with Minato City are scattered throughout the city. Many of them are located in the city or in parks, and have been loved by people as symbols of the area. What do these statues, which have stood in their place for many years, think about? We have visited a variet...
The face of the new 1,000-yen bill from 2024! Learn about the roots of modern Japanese medicine at the Shibasaburo Kitasato Memorial Museum
Jun 26, 2023
*All images: No reproduction, reprinting, or republication is permitted. By the first half of fiscal 2024 (April-September), the 10,000 yen bill, the 5,000 yen bill, and the 1,000 yen bill will be renewed for the first time in 20 years. The portrait on the new 10,000 yen bill will be that of Shibusa...
You can also try lipsticks! Experience the culture and essence of Beni at the Beni Museum
Jun 26, 2023
Founded in Nihonbashi Kobunacho in Bunsei 8, Isehan Honten is the last remaining beniya in Japan and continues the traditional practice of making beni (rouge) to this day. BENI is a rare red pigment extracted from safflower petals. In order to keep the culture of BENI alive into the future, Isehan h...
Japanese aesthetics come into view. Let's tour Happoen and get to know Japanese gardens!
Jun 21, 2023
Japanese gardens are one of the most beautiful places in Japan. Happo-en Garden in Minato-ku is a great place to enjoy the charm of Japanese gardens. In this article, we will visit Happo-en and guide you through the garden and its highlights. Let us show you how to enjoy the Japanese garden. Start b...
This summer, enjoy a craft beer picnic in the nature of Kita-Aoyama, Minato-ku!
Jun 21, 2023
Recently, restaurants with breweries attached that serve craft beer have become popular in central Tokyo. Of particular note is RACINES AOYAMA, located in the "Nonoyama" complex in Kita-Aoyama. From spring through summer, a "picnic set" is available to enjoy in the forest within the facility. What k...
Focus on the workers and tools that support the Nature Education Park! Make your stroll through the garden more enjoyable and interesting!
Jun 8, 2023
National Museum of Nature and Science Institute for Nature Study, is a precious spot located in Shirokanedai, Minato City, where you can immerse yourself in nature despite being in the urban part of Tokyo. On its roughly 20-hectare (approximately 60,000-tsubo) grounds, 1,473 types of plants, around ...
Gastronomy in Minato-ku, Tokyo! Photogenic Parfait & Matcha Sweets
Jun 8, 2023
Beautiful parfaits and matcha sweets make your café time a high-quality, luxurious time that you can enjoy with your eyes. Minato-ku is a treasure trove of cafes and lounges where you can enjoy photogenic parfaits and matcha sweets. Here we introduce you to five carefully selected spots for a sweet ...
”WAGYU" is the pride of Japan! 4 Restaurants in Minato-ku where you can easily enjoy Wagyu Gourmetcan easily enjoy Wagyu Gourmet
Jun 6, 2023
Wagyu beef is one of the most popular foods to eat when visiting Japan. In the gourmet town of Minato-ku, there are many yakiniku restaurants, steakhouses, kappo restaurants, and other restaurants that mainly serve wagyu beef. Recently, many restaurants have been focusing on easy menus with a twist ...
Check out how to visit! How to visit power spot shrines and temples in Minato Ward
Jun 6, 2023
Shrines and temples are power spots where both Japanese and foreigners can experience the tradition and solemn atmosphere. If you go to the trouble of visiting them, you should know the proper way to pay your respects. In this issue, we will show you how to visit four shrines and temples in Minato W...
Experience the ultimate "Totonoi" at Akasaka's "Sauna Tokyo"! A new holy place for sauna enthusiasts is born.
May 25, 2023
"Sauna Tokyo," which grandly opened on April 24, 2023, is a sauna facility in Akasaka featuring five different themed saunas and three cold baths with different water temperatures. The concept is "Waryu"(Japanese style), and the whole building has a chic and calm atmosphere. Despite being newly ope...