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The Sanko Library is a place where you can "experience" history firsthand—a place that goes beyond the boundaries of a typical "library"!
October 21, 2026
When people hear the word “library,” many probably imagine a place with a wealth of resources, including popular books and magazines. The “Sanko Libra...
What Is the Bond Between Akasaka Hikawa Shrine and the Local Community? The Wishes Embodied in the “Akasaka Hikawa Festival,” Featuring Processions of Shrine Portables and Edo-Style Floats
September 8, 2026
A faint hint of autumn can now be felt in the morning and evening breezes. The Minato City Tourism Association has selected some recommended fall fest...
What Makes the Shiba Daijingu “Dara-Dara Festival” So Charming? The Passion for Tradition Embodied in “Immutability” and “Universality”
August 28, 2026
As the summer heat gradually subsides, the season of fall festivals has arrived. The Minato City Tourism Association has selected some recommended fal...
MINATO CITY NEXT AMBASSADOR Interviews People Who Work Along Minato City’s Waterfront: Reimagining Minato City from the Water. 33 Years Since Its Founding—The Changes Along the Waterfront Witnessed by Zeal Co., Ltd. and the Future of Tokyo
August 7, 2026
The MINATO CITY NEXT AMBASSADORS interviewed business owners working in Minato Ward. For the first installment, Ms. Shiotani and Ms. Che conducted the...
A sauna space to rejuvenate body and mind has opened in Takanawa! Discover the world of retreats at “Takanawa SAUNAS”
July 23, 2026
Takanawa SAUNAS, which opened on the 5th floor of Newoman Takanawa, is a sauna facility based on the concept of “rest and recovery in the city.” Appro...
The Deep Appeal of Lacrosse and Key Highlights of the 2026 Women’s World Championship
June 25, 2026
From Friday, July 24, 2026, through Sunday, August 2, 2026, the “Nissin Foods 2026 WORLD LACROSSE Women’s World Championship” will be held in Tokyo. T...
The “Heisei Romance Exhibition” is now on at the Roppongi Museum! Dedicated to all the “lovers” who lived through the Heisei era.
May 11, 2026
The Heisei era spanned from 1989 (Heisei 1) to 2019 (Heisei 31). It began in the wake of the bubble economy, and as pop culture flourished and the int...
Explore 5 Areas of Minato Ward! A Tour of Instagram-Worthy Spots Featuring “Giant Structures” of Overwhelming Scale
April 22, 2026
Minato Ward, which boasts a diverse character despite its central location, is composed of five areas: Shiba, Azabu, Akasaka, Takanawa, and Shibaura K...
Toward the Future 100 Years from Now! The Multifunctional Museum “MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives” Opens Its Doors
April 10, 2026
On March 28, 2026, coinciding with the grand opening of “TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY,” the multi-purpose museum “MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives” ope...
Taking Office in April 2026! The Gourmet & Family Ambassador Reveals the “True Face of Minato Ward”
April 1, 2026
April marks the start of a new chapter in life. To widely promote the diverse charms of Minato Ward, two specialists have been appointed as “Minato Wa...