Lifestyle
Places and Events for enjoying the moment of Minato-ku.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
Delicacies from all over Japan! 4 B-Grade Gourmet Dishes to Try in the Gourmet Town of Minato-ku
Apr 26, 2023
Minato City, which has a face as a gourmet town, also attracts B-class gourmet foods from all over the country. The deliciousness of these delicacies is exceptional, as they have been selected by the local community and refined in Tokyo. Here are some B-class gourmet foods that you must try when you...
【Video Article】 Let's learn more about Japanese Sake! Sake Information Center: Discover the Rich Sake Culture of Japan
Apr 24, 2023
The term "national sake" refers to sake, authentic shochu and awamori (rice wine), and mirin (sweet sake), all of which are representative of Japan's history and culture. The "Japanese Sake Information Center" operated by the Central Association of Sake Brewers of Japan was established to promote th...
【Video article】Screaming experience in the symbol of Tokyo! Try "Tokyo Tower Bungy VR"
Apr 4, 2023
Three, two, one. ...... Bungy! is a popular activity that can be enjoyed throughout Japan. However, bungee jumping is mostly available at amusement parks and in mountain canyons, and it is nearly impossible to jump from towering structures in the city. The only way to bungee jump from skyscrapers an...
There was an extremely comfortable public bathhouse in Minato-ku, Tokyo! Learn how to enter a public bathhouse at Minami Aoyama Shimizu-yu's variety of baths!
Mar 31, 2023
When you come to Japan, you must experience a sento (public bathhouse) at least once. There are also sento in Minato Ward in central Tokyo, where you can fully enjoy the unique Japanese bathing culture. In this issue, we introduce Minamiaoyama Shimizu-yu, located in Minamiaoyama, a fashionable town ...
Check out the best cherry blossom viewing spots in Minato Ward, Tokyo! How to view cherry blossoms in style in central Tokyoto look at flowers in style in the city center
Mar 16, 2023
Minato-ku has many cherry blossom viewing spots where you can enjoy cherry blossoms in style. You can enjoy cherry blossoms in a historic park or on the terrace of a stylish restaurant! In this issue, we will introduce our recommendations and hanami gourmet information for each of these cherry bloss...
Azabudai Hills will make Minato Ward even more enjoyable! An overview of the hot new spot scheduled to open in 2023!
Feb 28, 2023
One of the biggest tourism news in Tokyo's Minato Ward in 2023 is the expected opening of Azabudai Hills, which is scheduled to open by the end of the year. The newest "Hills" in Minato Ward, after ARK Hills, Roppongi Hills, and Toranomon Hills, will be the tallest building in Japan at 330 meters ab...
Commemorative spots that showcase the connection between Japan and the U.S. are also included! Guide to the English version of the "Minato Ward Golden Route"
Jan 31, 2023
With Shinagawa Station and Hamamatsucho Station, which provide access to Haneda Airport (Tokyo International Airport), Minato Ward, Tokyo, is often the gateway to the city center for foreign travelers. Minato Ward is home to popular tourist spots such as Tokyo Tower, Roppongi Hills, and the National...
The No. 1 Popular Minato Ward Tourist Attraction in South Korea: A Surprising Result? Guide to the Korean version of the "Minato Ward Golden Route."
Jan 31, 2023
Tokyo's Minato Ward is home to many popular tourist spots for foreign visitors, including Tokyo Tower, Roppongi Hills, and the National Art Center, Tokyo. Which of these tourist spots actually attracts the most interest from inbound travelers? To answer this question, we would like to introduce the ...
【For foreign tourists】Directly connected from Haneda Airport by monorail! Visit at Hamamatsucho Station, the gateway to the city center "Shiba-Daimon Golden Route"
Jan 31, 2023
The Tokyo Monorail is the main means of getting from Haneda Airport (Tokyo International Airport) to central Tokyo. Hamamatsucho Station, the terminal station, is the "gateway to the city center" that is directly connected to the JR station. Hamamatsucho Station is convenient for access to various p...
More than Specialized Books! Featuring Maniac Libraries in Minato Ward, Tokyo
Jan 31, 2023
Minato Ward, Tokyo, is home to many spots that will stimulate your intellectually inquisitive mind, such as the Minato Science Museum, where you can enjoy learning about science through a planetarium and hands-on exhibits, and the TEPIA Advanced Technology Museum, which introduces advanced technolog...
Featuring shrines in Minato Ward, Tokyo, famous for their blessings of luck in work and success in life! What are the power spots in the business town where about 1 million people work?
Dec 23, 2022
With more than 37,000 business establishments and nearly one million people working in the ward, Minato Ward, Tokyo, is one of the leading business towns in Japan. The ward is dotted with office districts such as Shimbashi, Akasaka, and Roppongi. The bustling atmosphere created by busy workers and t...
The "20th Minato City Sightseeing Photo Contest 2022": A special feature on "Night Views of Slopes" in Minato City, Tokyo, a "City of Slopes"
Dec 13, 2022
The Minato City Tourism Association is currently accepting entries for the "20th Minato City Tourism Photo Contest 2022." We are searching for your memorable photos taken in Minato City. In this article, we are featuring "night views of slopes" in the "City of Slopes" of Minato City. With a camera i...
"Tokyo Tower 100 Sceneries" - A comprehensive list of recommended photo spots, from classic spots to spectacular views of the tower when lit up.
Sep 8, 2022
Tokyo Tower can be seen from various places in Minato Ward. Walking around places where you can view the 333-meter-high red tower, you will often see tourists with their smartphones in hand, taking pictures of the scenery and commemorative photos. Tokyo Tower is one of the most popular sights in the...
[Video Article]Tokyo's Minato Ward is in the midst of the excitement of thef the opening of the railway! GO to the former Shimbashi stop and railway-related spots during the commemorative exhibition!!
Aug 26, 2022
This year, 2022, is the 150th anniversary of Japan's first railroad. One hundred and fifty years ago, on October 14, 1872 (September 12 on the lunar calendar), Japan's first railroad officially opened between Shimbashi in Tokyo and Yokohama in Kanagawa Prefecture. Yes, Minato Ward in Tokyo, where Sh...
Friendly to all! Barrier-free hotel in Minato-ku, Tokyo
Aug 26, 2022
Tokyo's Minato Ward, with its many attractive tourist spots and convenient access to various parts of the city, offers a wide variety of lodging facilities to meet the needs of visitors to the city for sightseeing or business trips. For this issue, we have selected three hotels that focus on the the...
Five Popular Original Goods in Museum Ships at Minato, Tokyo: Mori Art Museum and Ad Museum Tokyo
May 20, 2022
Minato Ward, Tokyo is home to many unique exhibition facilities. Of those facilities, some have museum shops built next to them, where you can find original items suitable for souvenirs. Here, we will be introducing goods from museum shops. In this second article of the series, we will be showing go...