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2024/10/26 Let's learn about the waterside environment of Minato City Cruise (2)
Introducing Minato City's waterfront initiatives for beautifying the waterside and healthy living creatures on a cruise ☆ This time, the Nature Conservation Society of Japan presented us with educational materials that illustrated garbage and marine environmental problems in an easy-to-understand manner. The captain of a master fisherman will navigate in ♪ Tokyo Bay [Outline of the tour] *Date: Saturday, October 26, 2024 *Time: 13:30 ~ 14:30 (Meeting at 13:20) *Participation fee: Free *Boarding time: Approximately 1 hour *Meeting point: Tamachi Disaster Prevention Pier (5 minutes walk from JR Tamachi Station) *Dismissal location: Tamachi Disaster Prevention Pier *Eligibility: Elementary school students and above (elementary school students must be accompanied by a guardian) *Number of applicants: 25 (lottery) *Application Deadline: Wednesday, October 9, 2024 【How to apply】 *Please enter the required information from the URL below and apply. https://forms.office.com/r/XnFga1pr17 *A maximum of 1 person is allowed. If you have a companion, please fill in the necessary information about the companion. (If you have 3 or more applicants, please apply in at least 2 rounds.) However, it will be a lottery for each application) 【Lottery Results】 *The lottery results will be notified by email by Thursday, October 17, 2024 to the email address you provided at the time of application. * If you have restrictions on domains or designated reception, you may not be able to receive e-mails from our association. Please make sure that you can receive e-mails from "infominato1959@gmail.com". 【Request for participation in the tour】 *Disembarkation is not allowed during the tour after boarding. *Please refrain from eating or drinking (except for hydration) on board. *Please refrain from participating if you are not feeling well, including fever. Also, if necessary, please cooperate with basic infection control measures. *If you wish to cancel your tour participation after applying, please be sure to contact the Minato City Tourism Association (email:infominato1959@gmail.com). *Umbrellas cannot be used in rainy weather, so please wear rainwear. You can also buy it on board (200 yen). *Due to weather and other circumstances, the course may be changed on the day of the event. *In case of inclement weather, the tour may be canceled. In that case, we will contact you by 5 p.m. the day before to the email you registered at the time of application. *This cruise will be operated by Zeal Co., Ltd. The decision to cancel due to stormy weather will be in accordance with the operating rules of Zeal Co., Ltd. *On the day of the tour, the Minato Ward Manufacturing and Commercial Tourism Fair will be held at Tsuji Square (5-36-4 Shiba, Minato-ku). https://minato-monodukuri2024.jp/#:~:text=%E7%AC%AC10%E5%9B%9E%20%E6%B8%AF%E5%8C%BA%E3%82%82%E3%81%AE%E3%81%A5 【Inquiry】 Minato City Tourism Association infominato1959@gmail.com 03-6809-5514 (Weekdays 9~17 o'clock)
Minato Science Museum 2024 Autumn Exhibition "Earth Time Journey ~What Can You See from the Stones!?~"
Let's go on a geopark trip where the familiar scenery becomes a little more interesting! Through rocks and landscapes collected from geoparks around the world, let's unravel the history of the global scale hidden around us. We will also introduce the magnificent stories hidden in Minato Ward and the land of Kanto. The scenery on the way home may look different from before! In addition to a large-scale model of the Naumann elephant, a green jade with a total length of about 35 cm, and an actual exhibition of an abnormally wound ammonite with an attractive mysterious shape, events and lectures related to this special exhibition will be held during the period.
10/27 Town walking tour "Visit Zojoji Temple and Myojo-in Temple, which were loved by the Tokugawa Shogun family" (held twice in the morning and in the afternoon)
This is a special tour that is specially arranged by the temple and is held every year during Tokyo Cultural Properties Week. Zojoji Temple was developed 434 years ago in the 18th year of Tensho (1590) by Prince Ieyasu as a Bodhi temple of the Tokugawa shogun's family. On this year's tour, a volunteer guide will unravel the history of Ankokuden and Kurohonzon, which are related to Prince Ieyasu. We are also planning to visit the "Sutra Warehouse," which houses woodblock printed Buddhist scriptures collected by Prince Tokugawa Ieyasu from all over Japan and donated to Zojoji Temple. These scriptures are currently being applied for as UNESCO nominees for the Memory of the World. Myojo-in was opened in the 13th year of the Hōryō calendar (1763) by the ninth Tokugawa shogun, Ieshige, by the 46th generation of Zojoji Temple, and the temple name was Zojoji Temple, and the temple name was called Myojo-in from the name of the precepts of Sadazuki Jojin. This year marks the 850th anniversary of the founding of the Pure Land Buddhist sect by the Dharma Guru who encountered the teachings of the Nembutsu Buddha. To commemorate this, Myojo-in will hold a special exhibition under the title of "Thoughts of the Dharma and the Wishes of Amida," including paintings and sitting statues related to the Dharma Guru and Amida Buddha, as well as the standing statue of Amida Nyorai enshrined in the Pure Land Warehouse. We ask the temple to explain the exhibition and the storehouse. * Details such as application guidelines will be posted on the volunteer guide "Participant Recruitment Tour" page by the Tourism Volunteer Association around September 26th.
Makeup Culture Gallery "The Aesthetics of the Beginning, Phase 2: The Beginning of Makeup"
In the first year of the opening of the Makeup Culture Gallery, we will introduce makeup culture from three themes with the keyword "beginning". 1st period: May 16, 2024 ~ August 30, 2024 The Beginning of Makeup Culture Research 2nd period: September 5, 2024 ~ December 13, 2024 The beginning of makeup 3rd period: December 19, 2024 ~ March 28, 2025 First makeup Following the first term, "The Beginning of Makeup Culture Research," the second term will focus on "The Beginning of Makeup" and will explore the original makeup. The origin of makeup is ancient, and it is said to be in the Paleolithic period, and traces of people actually wearing makeup and numerous makeup tools have been found in ancient ruins. In this season, we will take up ancient makeup tools and introduce the meaning, purpose, and makeup method of makeup. From our modern point of view, it seems to be simple, humorous, and a little strangely shaped. I hope that it will be a time to think about ancient makeup and get closer to the aesthetic sense of the people of that time. In "Books", we will introduce books under six themes, expanding associations from "origin". When we think about our lives, livelihoods, and society, we think about their origins. In nature, such as water and plants, which give rise to life, and in the act of communication and prayer, which are indispensable for the existence of society. Please use your sensibilities to identify the various origins.
Okura Shukokan Special Exhibition "Okura Shukokan Donated Items Exhibition"
This exhibition will focus on works donated in recent years, including works related to the museum's founders, Kihachiro Okura and Kishiro Tsuguko. With the support of the Okura family, we will exhibit excellent pieces of bamboo flower entry by Hanko Kiuchi, a wood carver who repaired the treasures of the Shosoin Temple as a person in charge of organizing the treasures of the Shosoin Temple, obidome of wood paintings by his son Shoko, modern paintings related to Kishiro Okura, who had been deposited for a long time, and deep Bizen ware by the potter Mori Togaku, who aimed to recreate the old Bizen.
Panasonic Shiodome Museum of Art "Belle Époque: A Beautiful Era: Artists Gathered in Paris: Focusing on the Wiseman and Michael Collections"
From the end of the 19th century to around 1914, Paris was at its most artistically glamorous period, the Belle Époque. This exhibition is a multi-layered introduction to the culture that flourished in various genres such as art, crafts, theater, music, literature, fashion, and science in the period from the Belle Époque to the 1930s. At the venue, posters by Toulouse=Lautrec and Jules Chéret, clothes and trinkets worn by the bourgeois of the time, crafts by Émile Gallet and René Lalique, as well as correspondence and rare books that show the interaction between artists, are lined up in a variety of fields that vividly convey the prosperity and vitality of Paris at that time. In particular, the collection of paintings by David E. Wiseman and Jacqueline E. Michael, which form the core of the exhibition, is a gem of a group of works that strongly reflects the world of Montmartre in the past. Please also pay attention to the collection, which will be exhibited for the first time in Japan. * Some exhibits will be changed during the exhibition. [First semester] October 5 (Sat) ~ November 12 (Tue), [Second semester] November 14 (Thu) ~ December 15 (Sun).
DesignShop AZABU "1989 Shigeru Uchida Design Exhibition -With Dear Bella Reprint-"
1989 was also a milestone year for Shigeru Uchida (1943-2016), one of Japan's leading interior designers. Uchida commissioned the world-renowned architect Aldo Rossi to design the hotel, and the first design hotel in Japan opened. In addition to Uchida, who was involved in art direction and interior design, the Hotel Il Palazzo (Fukuoka) became a global topic with the participation of world-class creators such as Ettore Sottsass, Shiro Kuramata, and Ikko Tanaka. The following year, in 1990, Aldo Rossi was awarded the Pritzker Prize, which is said to be the Nobel Prize of architecture. His collaboration with Aldo Rossi would have a great influence on Uchida's subsequent style. In this exhibition, we will introduce various product designs created by Uchida, such as "Dear Morris" (1989, Hall Clock), which was reprinted as a tribute to Uchida and Aldo Rossi during the renewal of Hotel Il Palazzo in 2023, and "Dear Vera" (1989, desk clock), which has been reissued from Japan. We hope that you will feel the achievements of the two of them in 1989 together with the product.
< Announcement > "The 22nd Minato City Tourism Photo Contest 2024"
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 City to seasonal traditions and hidden spots. From October 12, 2024 (scheduled), we will start accepting entries for the "22nd Minato City Tourism Photo Contest 2024" in two categories: the general category and the Koshien category (* for junior high and high school students). Continuing from the previous edition (21st), we have set up a special area award and a theme award this time as well! Winners will receive gorgeous prizes. ◎ Special Area Prize "Shimashobe". This time, too, photos taken not only in Minato Ward but also in the Izu Islands and Ogasawara Islands are eligible for awards! ◎ Theme Award "Bridge". Please submit a photo full of charm of "Minato Ward, a city by the water". * Details such as application guidelines are scheduled to be announced in September. [Click here for past prize-winning works] https://visit-minato-city.tokyo/ja-jp/photocontest [Photo] The 21st Minato City Tourism Photo Contest 2023 1st photo: Jury President's Prize "Bridge to the Autumn Sky" Hiroshi Yoshida 2nd photo: Special Area Prize (Shimashobe) "A Moment of Falling Sun" Shigeo Tanai
Makeup Culture Gallery
Since its establishment in 1976, the collection and research knowledge accumulated from the perspectives of "beauty, makeup, and aloof" are introduced through exhibitions, books, workshops, etc. The Makeup Culture Gallery consists of two areas, and the Art Corner exhibits makeup tools, trinkets, ukiyo-e prints, fashion plates, and more. In the Books corner, recommended books are posted from a perspective that expands the association from the theme. The room is open two days a week, with reservation-only programs such as gallery talks, workshops, and references on Thursdays, and free opening days on Fridays that do not require reservations.
Minato City Tourist Information Center (Tokyo Tower Foot Town)
The multilingual staff can provide information on various tourist attractions, restaurants, transport and accommodation in Minato Ward.
Singing Piano Salon Melody
Opened in August 2020, you will sing the hits of Heisei and Showa with live piano music. The singing time is limited to 15 people. Corona measures are also fully implemented.
Tokyo Port City Takeshiba Office Tower
A new landmark in Takeshiba that opened on September 14, 2020. It is a large-scale complex with 40 floors above ground, and has not only offices, but also 21 restaurants, exhibition rooms, studios, halls, and other facilities. Skip Terrace, a symbol of the facility, is a relaxing space where you can feel nature while in the city center. As a "smart building" equipped with state-of-the-art technology throughout the building, it proposes new working style for office workers and comfortable use by guests.
WATERS Takeshiba
WATERS Takeshiba is a waterfront multiplex with a rich natural environment located in front of the Hamarikyu Gardens. The facilities include a 26-floor tower, a theater relocated from the Gekidan Shiki 2nd Theater, a plaza, and a 10-floor parking lot. Other than offices, the building houses the luxury hotel "Mesm Tokyo, Autograph Collection", the first collaboration between JR East Japan Group's Nippon Hotel and Marriot International, the commercial facility "Atelier Takeshiba" which offers a space that satisfies your curiosity for new creative works with the vision of providing "A playground for the senses", the new theater of the Gekidan Shiki that has nurtured culture and art in Takeshiba for a long time, "JR East Japan Shiki Theater [Spring] [Autumn]", the "Takeshiba Wharf" that makes full use of the riverside environment, the "Takeshiba Mudflat", and more. We will continue to focus on developing the multiplex as a base from which to promote culture and art by making full use of the riverside environment.
Sakurada Shrine
Sakurada Shrine moved to the temporary reservoir after it was erected in Kasumigaseki, and it seems to have moved to the current location in the year Kan'ei. In 1945, we were involved in war damage, but we rebuilt it in 28 years.
Kaleidoscope Specialty store Kaleidoscope old building
It is a shop specializing in the kaleidoscope which is rare in the world, of course. The etymology of "kaleidoscope" is Greece word, meaning "to see beautiful shapes." In the shop, there are about 600 kinds of kaleidoscope, such as mini-scopes, which can be one point or accessory by a writer. It's all in your hands, so forget about the time you enjoy. There is also a handmade classroom.
Azabu Kuromimizu Onsen Takeyu
Since it was opened as a "radium hot spring" in Taisho 2, the Bamboo hot spring which has been loved by the person of Azabu Taketani-Cho took the approval of the hot spring as "Azabu Kuromimizu (Kokubi sui) Onsen" in 2002. As the name implies, the transparent hot water is the effect of fatigue recovery, cold, stiff neck, back pain, etc. (non-smoking in store)
Shinagawa Season Terrace
Shinagawa Season Terrace is a success of applying 3D urban planning to a cooperative public and private large-scale development between the Tokyo Metropolis and four private companies: NTT Urban Development Corporation, Taisei Corporation, Hulic Co, and Tokyo City Development Co. The lower floors abound in a variety of shops and restaurants, as well as distributed conference halls, and adjoining the building is 3.5 hectares of open green space where the greenery and waterfront scenery changes from season to season. By creating a landscape of harmonious abundance while bringing all the advantages of a center for business to a place to foster community, it is contributing greatly to the regional community.
Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum
In the 8th year of the Showa era, the art museum was opened in the Former Residence of Prince Asaka. The architecture and garden together are treated as a work of art, the building adopting the art deco style that was at its height of prosperity in the early 20th century. The doors in the front entrance hall and chandeliers in the former great dining hall were made by Rene Lalique, master of Art Deco glass. Until it was opened to the public in the 58th year of the Showa era, it was called "illusory architecture." The silver guest house was used as lodging for special guests from abroad, up until it became an art museum. In the spacious garden, there is also a large cherry tree to delight visitors. It is also possible to visit the garden only, which is introduced by photos of seasonal landscapes on the official website. In each season, there are flowers to enjoy. It is also possible to visit the garden only. Please refer to the seasonal flower calendar on the official website.
Tokyo Midtown
Tokyo Midtown has a wide variety of places, including shopping centers, office buildings, hotels, art museums, event halls, medical institutions, parking lots, and parks.
The National Art Center, Tokyo
This beautiful spot combines the characteristic museum building created by the late Kisho Kurosawa, a world-renowned architect, and rows of cherry blossom trees outside.
Minato City Local History Museum
Displays documents, old literature, Ukiyo-e art, folk equipment, and more excavated from ruins on the city grounds. In the "Please Touch the Exhibits Room", there are skeletons of the Minke Whale and Jomon pottery on display.
Akasaka Palace (the State Guest House)
Akasaka Palace was built in the 42d year of the Meiji Era (1909) as the Palace for the Crown Prince. It was renovated in the 49th year of the Showa Era (1974) and established as the nation's State Guest House. The Palace of Versailles was used as a reference for Akasaka Palace's magnificent exterior, which is based upon the colors white and blue. Akasaka Palace receives many VIPs and has become a venue for summits. It is presently open to the public throughout the year.
Rainbow Bridge
The largest bridge in Metropolitan Tokyo, the Rainbow Bridge connects the Shibaura area to the Tokyo Waterfront City, with a length of about 800 meters. The bridge is a symbol of Tokyo and gives a beautiful silhouette to Tokyo Bay. The upper portion is the Shuto Expressway, and the lower portion is a double structure with general roads, pedestrian promenades, and the New Transit Yurikamome Line. You can enjoy a view of Tokyo Tower and Odaiba from the 1.7 km (20-30 walk) pedestrian premenade.
Caretta Shiodome
Aside from having about 60 restaurants and shops, it is a commercial complex with cultural facilities such as Japan's only advertisement museum "Advertisement Museum Tokyo," "Dentsu Shiki Theatre UMI", etc. You can have a magnificent view of the bay area overlooking Odaiba and Toyosu from the free observation space "SKY VIEW" on the 46th floor. Its illumination with sounds and lights during the period from November through February every year attracts many visitors and has been a seasonal event in Shiodame area in Minako-ku.
Tokyo Metropolitan Central Library
This is a Tokyo Metropolitan library in the Arisugawa Miya Memorial Park. By the prescribed procedure, you can use the computer that is installed in the building. There is also a café restaurant on the 5th and 1st floors where you can take a snack.