Events in Japan Page 7

• Age 20～Age 65
• 2～3 hours
• 19:00 / 19:30 / 20:00 / 20:30

You can perform music (DJ, live) at a popular izakaya in Osaka city! Local and small stores are popular for their at-home atmosphere. Full support for appearances at music events hosted by Yulasta. About 3 to 5 DJs and musicians will appear at the event, and we will provide support for one of them. We will also create a flyer and promotional image with your photo, so please use it for memories and appeal. ~ Flow of the experience ~ 18:30 Gathering sake to Curry Please gather in front of the Archil store. 18:35 Enter the venue, rehearsal, sound check At the venue, introduce and greet the people involved, check the DJ booth and atmosphere, and rehearse and sound check. 19:00 Watch other performers, eat and drink time Watch other performers' DJ performances and enjoy your meal. 20:00 Music performance Please perform music for about 30 to 60 minutes. 21:00 End of the performance After the performance time is over, please enjoy watching other performers and eating.

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• Age 20～Age 65
• 2～3 hours
• 19:00 / 19:30 / 20:00 / 20:30

You can perform music (DJ, live) at a popular restaurant area in Osaka city! Full support for appearances at music events hosted by Yulasta. About 3 to 5 DJs and musicians will appear at the event, and we will provide support for one of them. We will also create a flyer and promotional image with your photo, so please use it for memories and appeal. ~ Flow of experience ~ 17:30 Gathering Please gather at the entrance of the tugboat Taisho. 17:35 Enter the venue, rehearsal, sound check At the venue, introduce and greet the people involved, check the DJ booth and atmosphere, and rehearse and sound check. 18:00 Watch other performers, eat and drink time Watch other performers' DJ performances, and enjoy a meal at a nearby restaurant. 19:00 Music performance Please perform music for about 30 to 60 minutes. 20:00 End of the performance After the performance time is over, please enjoy watching the other performers and eating at the surrounding restaurants.

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• Age 20～Age 65
• 2～3 hours
• 19:00 / 19:30 / 20:00 / 20:30

You can experience DJ performance at a commercial facility in the center of Osaka city! Full support for appearances at music events hosted by Yulasta. About 3 to 5 DJs will appear at the event, and we will provide support for one slot. We will also create a flyer and promotional image with your photo, so please use it for memories and appeal. ~Experience flow~ 18:00 Gathering Please gather at Exit 4 of Shinsaibashi Station on the Osaka Metro Midosuji Line. 18:05 Enter the venue, rehearsal, sound check At the venue, introduce and greet the people involved, check the DJ booth and atmosphere, and rehearse and sound check. 18:30 Watch other performers, eat and drink time Watch other performers' DJ performances, and enjoy a meal at a nearby restaurant. 20:00 Experience DJ play Please DJ for about 60 minutes. 21:00 DJ play ends After the DJ play is over, watch other performers' DJ performances and enjoy a meal at a nearby restaurant.

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• Age 0～Age 60
• 1～2 hours
• 11:50

A premium show where Hello Kitty sings and dances! We also have a greeting time where you can take pictures with Hello Kitty! Enjoy with the whole family! "HELLO KITTY APPLE HOUSE", a big Hello Kitty apple house, will open on April 29th (Friday)! A powerful 360 ° theater when you enter! "Odoroki" observation deck on the roof! You can enjoy the world of Hello Kitty with your whole body! !! ～ Experience flow ～ 11:15 Open 12:00 Last admission time 12:10 Start 13:30 Closed © 2022 SANRIO CO., LTD. APPROVAL NO. L630393

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 6～Age 99
• Within 1 hour

Only for customers who participate in "Sanriku Fireworks Competition 2021" Antigen test kit ◆ Please take thorough measures against infection and watch the fireworks. Although it is not compulsory, please enjoy the fireworks with confidence with the antigen test kit. ◆ We will ship within 2 business days after you complete the purchase procedure. * The store is closed on weekends and holidays, and shipping is not available. Product Name: New Coronavirus Antigen Test Kit (Colloidal Gold Method) JOYSBIO This product can be used as a guideline for regular physical condition management and when you have physical condition anxiety. Please inspect and check the results 24 hours before the fireworks display. The test result will be available in about 15 minutes. * Medically and epidemiologically, we do not guarantee the prevention of new coronavirus infections. If you suspect that you are positive, consult your doctor, medical institution, etc. and undergo the necessary tests. In addition, if you suspect that you are positive, you will not be able to view the Sanriku Fireworks Festival, so we will refund the fireworks viewing ticket price for you. Please note that you may be asked to provide materials that allow you to check the test results. For more information, please contact the "FIREWORKS Secretariat" inquiries on the Sanriku Fireworks Festival website.

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30 / 15:30

One stage requires props, props, costumes, lighting, sound, and more. A new tool is made for each performance. Everything, including the actors who perform, will be united on the stage to deliver the work to our customers. Why don't you take a look at the work behind it? The staff of the props will help you to make souvenirs such as crafts using the wood edges left over from the tool making.

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• Age 6～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 11:30

Smile at the traditional performing arts! Eat delicious food and smile! "Umemonke" is an Akita dialect that says, "Please eat a delicious treat." The stage actors of the theater company Warabi-za sing and dance traditional performing arts in Akita, Tohoku, and various parts of Japan. Matsukado bento is prepared with the theme of fermented foods in Akita. * It will be a meal after the show, but it may be a meal after the show. In that case, we will inform you in advance.

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• For Groups

• Age 6～
• 1～2 hours
• 15:00 / 18:00

Approximately 10 Year Balloon performer BAN who has a performance background will teach. Participation is OK from a complete beginner. Starting with the basics of balloon art, you will end up making a work that a professional will perform in a performance. Participation fee for parent and child participation is elementary school student less as a child, adult One child and one child Weekday 3,800 yen. Each additional child will add 500 yen. Children alone cannot participate. Children who do not produce by parent-child work should apply at adult. The minimum departure Number of participants is made up of three people adult(or a total fare for three people adult). * Guidance will be given in Japanese. If you have difficulty in Japanese, please use option. * If you can speak Japanese or have an interpreter, you can make a reservation for the number of days near Application date from the page for Japan in Japan. * A Sakurajima project that is fun even in the rain

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• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 85
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

It is the only popular theater company in Aichi Prefecture. At theatrical performance, we will also perform songs and dance shows along with theatrical performances. The show is peculiar and spectacular. As a commonly known example, it is a great hit "Matsunosan samba". It is a plan that enjoys a part of such a luxurious and ornate stage show and enjoys it together with the members with costume and makeup. ~ Tour steps ~ ① Meeting of songs, costumes, make-up etc. at the venue (10 minutes) ② Tailor the costume and makeup to the fixed song (30 minutes) ③ Practice according to song (25 minutes) ④ Rehearsal (20 minutes) ⑤ Production (10 minutes) ⑥ Commemorative photo shoot (10 minutes) ⑦ Change of make-up remover (15 minutes)

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• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 120
• 3～4 hours
• 11:00 / 15:15

The first National Theater closed at the end of October 2023. During the reconstruction of the theater, performances will be held at other theaters in Tokyo. In May 2025, the performance will be held at Theater 1010, which is directly connected to Kita-Senju Station, a terminal where the JR Joban Line, Tokyo Metro lines, Tobu Line, and Tsukuba Express converge, and is very accessible from all over the country. This theater has been well-received for its Bunraku performances, with people saying that the stage is easy to see and the acoustics are good. Bunraku performances at the National Theater have been patronized by many people for many years. Please enjoy the following Bunraku performances in May. ~~ ... Tickets will be sold at Activity Japan's exclusive price! [Part 1 & Part 2] Adults 9,000 yen → 8,100 yen Students 6,300 yen After applying and paying online through Activity Japan, just tell the theater receptionist that you applied through Activity Japan, tell them your name, and receive your ticket! We look forward to seeing you there! *Please check the National Theater website for details of the performance. *The venue is not the National Theater (Hanzomon). Please note. *Start and end times are subject to change. *You cannot choose your seat.

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• Age 0～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 20:00

No language required! Okinawa No cultural knowledge required! New sensation night entertainment ★ Ryukyu Amazing Night ★ People all over the world are crazy about the speedy performance that mixes “OKINAWA CULTURE” x “CLUB MUSIC”! !

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• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours
• 17:00 / 17:30 / 18:00 / 18:30 / 19:00 / 19:30 / 20:00 / 20:30 / 21:00

This summer only, we are offering a luxurious BBQ course that includes fresh spiny lobster! The sweetness of the plump lobster and the fragrant aroma of the sea will make your Mediterranean BBQ even more special. Enjoy this special menu with fresh seafood, carefully selected meats, and colorful grilled vegetables that are unique to our restaurant♪Course contents* * * * * * * * * * * * * - APPETIZER - Bonito and eggplant tagliata served in carpaccio style - SALADA - Prosciutto Caesar salad with shaved cheese - GRILL SEAFOOD - Tuna cheek butter steak - GRILL SEAFOOD - Caribbean seafood BBQ skewers - GRILL SEAFOOD - Grilled spiny lobster with garlic and butter - GRILL MENU - Basil grilled chicken - GRILL MENU - Thick-sliced tongue with herb salt and lemon - GRILL MENU - BBQ premium steak - GRILL VEGETABLE - Grilled lemon and grilled vegetable BBQ* * * * * * * * * * * * *※An extension of 1 hour is possible for an additional 1,000 yen. (Customers who enter from 5pm on Fridays, Saturdays, and days before holidays from June to September cannot use the extended time option. Thank you for your understanding.) *There are no child rates. Thank you for your understanding. *Please note that the contents may change at short notice due to seasonal and purchasing circumstances. * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours /2～3 hours
• 17:00 / 17:30 / 18:00 / 18:30 / 19:00 / 19:30 / 20:00 / 20:30 / 21:00 / 21:30 / 22:00

Enjoy a luxurious beer garden on the rooftop terrace with a panoramic view of the city. We have a variety of luxurious menu items that you can only enjoy here, such as the main dish of the highest grade grilled sirloin and tuna butter steak! We also have a wide selection of homemade sangria and fruit whiskey! Of course, you can drink as much as you want for 2 hours. You can enjoy an authentic BBQ with your friends or colleagues without having to bring anything! Course Contents* * * * * * * * * * * * * *- APPETIZER -Tuna and eggplant tagliata - Carpaccio- SALADA -Caesar salad with shaved cheese and prosciutto- GRILL SEAFOOD -Butter steak of tuna cheek- GRILL SEAFOOD -Caribbean seafood BBQ skewers- GRILL MENU -Basil grilled chicken- GRILL MENU -Thick-sliced tongue herb salt lemon- GRILL MENU -Sirloin steak with herbs- GRILL VEGETABLE -Grilled lemon and grilled vegetable BBQ* * * * * * * * * * * * *※You can extend the time by 1 hour for +1000 yen. (Customers who enter the restaurant from 5:00 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays, and days before holidays from June to September cannot use the extension option. Thank you for your understanding.)※There is no child fee. Thank you for your understanding. ※Please note that the contents may change suddenly due to the season and procurement circumstances. * * * * * * * * * * * * *

• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 120
• 1～2 hours
• 19:00

11th floor, Senju Mildis Building 1, 92 Senju 3-chome, Adachi-ku, Tokyo

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 14:00 / 18:00

A 360° panoramic open-top bus will take you through a breathtakingly beautiful tunnel of cherry blossoms. At the Mamigasaki Sakura Line in Yamagata City, the vividness of the cherry blossoms blooming against the clear blue sky during the day, and at night, the illuminated cherry blossoms create a fantastic atmosphere, showing a completely different look from the daytime. This limited-time special tour is only available three times a day. This is a rare opportunity to fully enjoy the charm of the cherry blossoms that color Yamagata's spring. Be sure to enjoy this spectacular view from the special seat of the open-top bus!

• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 7～Age 90
• 3～4 hours

We have prepared tickets for the rooftop viewing area where you can comfortably enjoy the Chichibu Night Festival and Fireworks Display on December 3rd. The venue is the 5th floor rooftop space of the Chichibu Business Plaza near the shrine. Traffic restrictions will be imposed in the surrounding area, so it will be very crowded. Please enjoy the fireworks up close and at your leisure. ・The Chichibu Night Festival attracts 300,000 visitors every year! The fireworks viewing area is limited to 30 people. ・The view from the 5-story rooftop is unobstructed. ・Alcoholic and soft drink service allows you to enjoy the festival atmosphere. ・Re-entry is possible, so you can go out to the stalls, etc. *Please note that the fireworks viewing area is standing room only. *Meals will not be provided.

• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 14:00

A special performance by Kanazawa geishas, ​​``Kanazawa Geisha Dance,'' will be held at the Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Art (right next to Kenrokuen Garden). There are three teahouse districts in Kanazawa, consisting of Higashi Chaya District, Nishi Chaya District, and Kazuemachi Chaya District, where the old townscape has still been carefully preserved, and each has its own charming charm and is a famous tourist destination. is. Each teahouse district has a group of ``Kanazawa geisha'' who have inherited the teahouse culture from the feudal period, and usually they do not allow visitors, so you don't have many opportunities to interact with geisha, but this event will feature Japanese dance performed by Kanazawa geisha. In addition to performances of Japanese musical instruments (shamisen and flutes) and taiko drums, this is a special performance where you can experience a tatami play that can only be experienced at a tea house. This is your chance to casually enjoy the traditional performing arts that Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, is proud of, so if you are interested, please come and join us! *The venue is a hall with chairs, so you can enjoy the show in a relaxed manner.

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day

＼Event sponsored by Kirincho Co., Ltd., which operates KIBOTCHA/Selected artists gather in Nobiru! Ticket purchasers will receive a souvenir of peeled oysters! In addition, 3,000 freshly caught oysters will be provided! Ten years after the earthquake, Tohoku is moving from recovery to reconstruction, and we will send out artistic impressions that play a major role in the recovery of the heart, and the threat of nature. Music that makes you feel that the future is rich in coexistence with nature from the lives that have been taken away from you, and that the future is rich so that you will not feel the hardships of living due to the restrictions of the new coronavirus. It will be held for the purpose of disseminating culture. [Appearing artists] Main stage Yoko Takahashi MINMI Demae GACHI Nobiru place (Takashi Hamasaki vs. Kyogo Kawaguchi) Shizuka Kashima Saigenji In no particular order ● After party CHAN-MIKA BANDShowgo & Mr.hydro-kojiGET BILL MONKEYS In no particular order *Admission is free only for the after party increase. (17:00-) [Performance overview] Performance name: Nanairo Art Festival NOBIRU “WELL” Camp Fes 2022 [Schedule] Sunday, October 23, 2022 [Time] Open 9:00 / Live start 10: 00 / Scheduled to end at 20:00 [Venue] Minami Yukei Park (68-119 Nobiru Minami Yukei, Higashi Matsushima City, Miyagi Prefecture) [Fee] Adults 5,000 yen (5,500 on the day) High school students 4,000 yen (4,500 on the day) Elementary Junior high school students 2,500 yen (3,000 yen on the day) Parking ticket 500 yen [Sauna] 2,000 yen per person * Up to 4 people per booth per time zone [Organizer] Kirincho Co., Ltd. [Sponsor] Asahi Breweries, Ltd. Company Asahi Group Foods Co., Ltd. Hashimoto Road Co., Ltd. Takara Leben Co., Ltd. Tohoku Coleman Japan Co., Ltd. Guernica Co., Ltd. .4 Ishinomaki City Arts and Culture Foundation Kahoku Shimpo Cocktail Design

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• For Family

• Age 0～Age 80
• Within 1 hour
• 19:00 / 20:30

Comic storytelling first time people, we will guide the world of bunraku easily. Please enjoy the power of the tale of Taiko, the wonderfulness of the tone of the Tarokami Shamisen, and the beauty of the dolls seen nearby. During the performance, there are photography time and experience corner.

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 20～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 12:00 / 15:00

What is WASHU FES?Washu Fes is a sake festival where you can enjoy seasonal Japanese sake, food, and culture.Washu Fes supports sake breweries that continue to take on challenges in the region, sake that is popular among local people, and sake lovers .Washu Fes is held in spring, summer, and autumn, so you can enjoy delicious seasonal sake.There are still many delicious sakes that you may not know.Visit the “Washu Fes” to taste delicious sake and food, and have fun with sake breweries and sake fans.We promise that there will be new discoveries about sake and the splendor of Japanese culture.We are sincerely looking forward to your visit.Ticket including :・Sake tasting -You can compare different kinds of sake from different breweries in Japan! ・Sake textbook - You can learn basic knowledge of sake and have more fun with this sake textbook. ・Sake cup - You can taste sake with WashuFes original cup.・Water - We provide bottle water for you to prevent overdrinking.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 17:30 / 19:30

Matsugaoka is a historic place where samurai from the Shonai Domain cultivated land and planted mulberry trees and established the silk industry about 150 years ago during the Meiji Restoration. Five tastefully decorated silkworm houses are illuminated for the first time! This "place associated with samurai silk" is recognized as a Japan Heritage site in 2017. The winery "Pino Collina Matsukaoka" will open in 2020 in Matsukaoka. Fresh Japanese wine made from 100% grapes grown in Matsugaoka has won numerous awards including IWC, and has been selected for the G7 Hiroshima Summit. A special performance by Nakamura Hashigo, a kabuki actor from Tsuruoka, will be held in the illuminated 5th silkworm room of the Matsukeoka Kaikonjo(Matsugaoka Reclamation Site). Please enjoy Pinocholina Matsuoka's wine with the food of Tsuruoka, a UNESCO Gastronomic Creative City. Date Sep.23(sat)2023 Part1: 17:30 Part2: 19:30 Cast:Nakamura Hashigo Nenjusekibententaikoikuseikai ( Japanese Drums performers) Kuromorikabuki Ticket: 5000JPY Inclouding meal,2galass of Matugaoka wine This event will be held irrespective of weather conditions. The dinner show is held indoors.

• For Groups

• Age 1～Age 99
• 3～4 hours
• 18:00

~ 2022 season slogan "Netsuen -NEXT STAGE-" ~ Let's support the players who are making efforts toward the goal of "2 consecutive victories"! Yakult fans, as well as those who are new to watching baseball, want to go to the stadium! I want to watch live games! This is a reservation page where you can use special "discount coupons" for affiliated companies that fulfill your wishes. 5/10 (Tuesday), 5/11 (Wednesday), 5/12 (Thursday) Reservations for the Chunichi Dragons match are accepted at a discounted price! Please enjoy the power of watching a live game and the hot battle of the Swallows at the stadium♪ [Seat type/price]・B2 Oen reserved seat (1st base side) Regular price: 3,300 yen → Discount price: 2,000 yen [Notes]・When making a reservation, please apply after entering the [discount coupon] issued to each company. (*Please note that discount coupons cannot be used after the reservation is completed.) ・Customers cannot specify seats at all. Also, please note that if the reserved seat type is full, we may guide you to another seat type. [Flow of the day] ★Please be sure to pick up your ticket on the day at the [7 Entrance Ticket Box]. Please present the electronic ticket issued by Activity Japan "My Page". [Event held on the day] ~ We will do it again this year! Jingu Karaage Festival! ~ Under the pleasant May night sky, the delicious “Karaage” and “Jin Remo” will make you feel great! ■Place of implementation ・Front plaza of Jingu Stadium (6 stores) ・In front of the 2/3rd entrance on the first base side (2 stores) Stores will gather at Jingu Stadium! 8 stores are scheduled to open with the backup of the Japan Karaage Association! [Business hours] 15: 00-20: 00 [Price] 600 yen, 1,000 yen (tax included) * Those who purchase tickets at Activity Japan are not eligible for the QR code lottery. *Please check the event details on the website.

• Age 12～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 11:00

For two days only, we will be offering a plan where you can enjoy a Christmas special lunch prepared by Chef Hiroyuki Sakai while listening to live piano music in the VIP lounge of the National Stadium. Chef Hiroyuki Sakai, who will be in charge of the special lunch, is the owner and chef of the French restaurant "La Rochelle" which has stores in Minami Aoyama, Fukuoka, and Sanno, and is also known as a cast member of the TV program "Iron Chef". In addition, you will have the rare experience of seeing the VIP area of the National Stadium, which is normally closed to the public. *Consecutive interpretation from Japanese to English is available (VIP tour only) ■Profile ・Hiroyuki Sakai (Lunch) Born in Kagoshima Prefecture in 1942. He began training in French cuisine at the age of 17, traveled alone to Australia at the age of 19 to train for a year and a half, and then returned to Japan. After training at a famous restaurant in Tokyo, he went independent in 1980 at the age of 38 and opened the French restaurant "La Rochelle". In 1994, Sakai appeared on the TV program "Iron Chef" as a French Iron Chef, and became the ultimate Iron Chef in "The Complete Iron Chef". Since then, he has been active in a wide range of fields as a leading figure in French cuisine in Japan, and in 2005, he was awarded the Chevalier Medal of Agricultural Merit by the French Republic. His dishes are characterized by their delicate presentation and beautiful use of color, incorporating kaiseki cuisine techniques into French cuisine. During his time as a chef at John Kanaya Western Restaurant, he established a style of "French kaiseki" that made use of these techniques. With his passion and curiosity for cooking and his strong service spirit, Sakai's dishes continue to fascinate many gourmets. ・Hibiki Piano (Live Piano Performance: December 21st) He started playing piano at the age of 6. He won many competitions while attending Senzoku Gakuen College of Music, and after graduating, he was selected as a pianist for the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Central Band. He has been invited to perform at national events, state guests, foreign guests, etc., as well as at Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre, Nippon Budokan, Saitama Super Arena, and other venues across the country. He posts a wide range of songs on YouTube, from slow to super-fast techniques, and currently has 240,000 subscribers and over 100 million total views. He has released four CDs and a collection of virtuoso and healing sheet music. He is currently on a nationwide solo tour. Miyaken (live piano performance: December 22nd) Born in 1990, from Kagoshima City. He graduated from the Faculty of Music at Aichi Prefectural University of the Arts as a trombone major with top honors, and is currently performing as a guest in a professional orchestra as a trombonist. He is a piano YouTuber who posts videos on YouTube about street pianos. He respects the original songs, but is well-received for his gorgeous arrangements that make use of his main job of orchestral sound, and improvises a wide range of songs by ear. His channel currently has over 260,000 subscribers. In addition to appearing on NHK-FM and Fuji TV's "TEPPEN: The Showbiz World's Special Skills Championship" Piano Showdown, he has also held collaborative live shows with many other pianists.

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• Age 12～Age 100
• 5～6 hours
• 10:00

For 4 days only, we will be offering a plan where you can enjoy a special lunch prepared by a top chef and a Japanese cultural experience at the VIP lounge of the National Stadium. In addition to the "fusion of French and Japanese cuisine" by chef Iwao Asamizuya of the French restaurant and deli "Maison de Cerise" in Daikanyama, and Japanese cuisine by owner Sadaharu Nakajima of "Shinjuku Kappo Nakajima", we will also offer a Japanese cultural experience, including calligraphy by guest Aoyagi Misen, and karate including demonstrations and practical experience (kata). In addition, you will have the valuable experience of seeing the VIP area of the National Stadium, which is normally not accessible. *Consecutive interpretation from Japanese to English will be provided. ■Profile: Iwao Asamizuya (French: November 18th, November 25th) Owner chef of "Maison de Cerise". Born in Tokyo in 1971. He discovered the fun of cooking when he was in high school and became involved in cooking after graduating from a vocational school. At the age of 22, he was fascinated by French cuisine and traveled to France. After that, he studied under Toki at Terra's, Auberge Kusunoki, and Ginza Lecan, and at the age of 29, he opened Maison de Cerise in Setagaya. After seven years of activity, he moved to his current location in Daikanyama. It was renovated in January 2017 and continues to operate today. His philosophy is to always approach cooking with an attitude that puts the ingredients first. He travels around the country every day in search of delicious food and ingredients. ・Nakajima Sadaharu (Japanese cuisine: November 6th, November 20th) Owner and head chef of Shinjuku Kappo Nakajima. Born in Hiroo, Shibuya Ward, Tokyo in 1956. His grandfather was Nakajima Sadajiro, the first head chef of Hoshioka Saryo, run by Kitaoji Rosanjin, and he was born and raised in a family of chefs. After training in Kyoto, he succeeded his father, Sadazo, as the second-generation owner of Shinjuku Kappo Nakajima in 1980. With the taste and technique he has honed since he was a child, he expresses both traditional and new Japanese cuisine. He is highly regarded in the culinary world. He is active in many areas, including media appearances and writing. ・Aoyagi Misen (Japanese culture experience/calligraphy: November 18th, November 25th) He began learning calligraphy at the age of 4 under the influence of his grandmother. He has performed calligraphy performances in over 10 countries around the world. In Japan, he has written calligraphy for the TV anime "Dororo" based on the original work by Osamu Tezuka, the famous hunting game "Monster Hunter Rise", and other games. In 2020, he performed an opening calligraphy performance in front of approximately 58,000 spectators at the "99th Emperor's Cup Final", which was held as the opening sporting event at the National Stadium. The following year, he worked on the VIP room work and the wall work in the flash interview zone at the National Stadium, and has a deep connection with the sacred National Stadium. In 2023, he will perform a dedication calligraphy at the World Heritage Site "Koyasan". He works under the motto of tradition and innovation and has appeared on TBS's "Jonetsu Tairiku." He has been serving as a PR ambassador for the "Shodo Performance Koshien" since 2022. ・Japanese Culture Experience/Karate: November 6th and November 20th * Performances and practical experience (kata) are planned. * Kata performance performers: All Japan Championship contestants (high level)

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• Age 12～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00

You can watch a luxurious talk show with Kengo Kuma, a world-renowned architect who was involved in the design of the National Stadium, and Rie Kudan, a writer who won the Akutagawa Prize in 2024. You can also enjoy lunch at a famous Edomae sushi restaurant and a French restaurant that has been selected as a Michelin Green Star. *Kuma and Kudan will only participate in the talk show. *Consecutive interpretation from Japanese to English will be provided. ■Profile: Kengo Kuma Born in 1954. Established Kengo Kuma & Associates in 1990. After serving as a professor at Keio University and the University of Tokyo, he is currently a special professor and professor emeritus at the University of Tokyo. Projects are underway in over 50 countries. He proposes architecture that opens up new relationships between nature, technology, and humans. His major works include "Kengo Kuma: Onomatopoeia, Architecture, Groundedness" (Exknowledge), "Japanese Architecture" (Iwanami Shinsho), "All Works" (Daiwa Shobo), "Points, Lines, Planes" (Iwanami Shoten), "Losing Architecture" (Iwanami Shoten), "Natural Architecture", "Small Architecture" (Iwanami Shinsho), and many others. ・Kudan Rie Born in 1990. Originally from Saitama Prefecture. In 2021, she made her debut by winning the 126th Bungakukai Newcomer Prize for "Bad Music". "Schoolgirl", released in the same year, was nominated for the 166th Akutagawa Prize and the 35th Mishima Yukio Prize. In March 2023, she won the 73rd Art Encouragement Prize for New Artists for the same work. In November, she won the 45th Noma Literary Newcomer Prize for "The Horse That Hides His Secret". In January 2024, she won the 170th Akutagawa Prize for "Tokyo Tower of Sympathy". ■ Souvenirs: A free copy of "Japanese Architecture" by Kengo Kuma (subject to change) and "Tokyo Tower of Sympathy" by Rie Kudan (both autographed). The first 20 customers will receive them on the day, and the rest will receive them at a later date.

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• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

You can experience a stadium tour with track and field athletes at the National Stadium, where the Tokyo 2025 World Championships in Athletics will be held in September next year, and after changing into comfortable clothes, you can participate in a running experience event held on the stadium track. This is a valuable experience limited to 40 people per group, where you can run with athletes while receiving a lecture on running. Please join us. *Artificial turf will be laid on the track on October 27th and November 24th. The running experience event will also be held on the artificial turf. *Please bring your own clothes and shoes that are easy to exercise in. You can change in the changing room. Please refrain from wearing spikes in order to protect the track. ■Profile ・ Asuka Terada (Participated: October 27th 1st and 2nd Divisions, December 15th 2nd Division) Former Japanese record holder in the 100m hurdles in track and field. Represented Japan at the Tokyo Olympics. She started athletics in the fourth grade of elementary school, won the 100m hurdles at the Inter-High School Championships three times in a row in high school, and won the 100m and 4x100m relay in her third year, achieving a triple crown. She won the Japan Championships three times in a row from 2008 to 2010, competed at the World Athletics Championships in 2009, and was ranked number one in the junior rankings in the world, but retired in 2013 due to injuries and eating disorders. After entering university and giving birth in 2014, she switched to rugby sevens in 2016 and returned to active competition. She returned to athletics at the end of 2018. The following year, she set a new Japanese record for the first time in 19 years and competed at the World Athletics Championships for the first time in 10 years. In 2021, she broke the Japanese record twice, won the Japan Championships for the first time in 11 years, and competed in the Tokyo Olympics. She became the first Japanese athlete to advance to the semi-finals in this event in 21 years.・Tobe Naoto (Participation: November 24th, Part 1 & 2, December 15th, Part 1) Athletics, Japan record holder in high jump. Representing Japan at the Tokyo Olympics. In his third year of high school, he set a Japanese high school record (at the time) of 2.23m at the Niigata National Sports Festival, and won a bronze medal at the World Junior Championships the following year in 2010. After that, he participated in the 2015 World Championships in Athletics Beijing and won a bronze medal at the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta, and in 2019 he set a Japanese record of 2.35m, won the overall championship at the IAAF World Indoor Tour, and was ranked number one in the world. In 2021, he will compete in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, advancing to the finals.

• For Rainy Days
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00 / 15:30 / 16:00

For a limited time, "Machi Cameras" with selfie capabilities will be installed in the stadium tour area. Customers can read the QR code with their own smartphones and take commemorative photos with the track and field in the background from a distance. If you have participated in a regular stadium tour, you can take and download photos for free, so please come and try it out!

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 17:30 / 19:30

Matsugaoka is a historic place where samurai from the Shonai Domain cultivated land and planted mulberry trees and established the silk industry about 150 years ago during the Meiji Restoration. Five tastefully decorated silkworm houses are illuminated for the first time! This "place associated with samurai silk" is recognized as a Japan Heritage site in 2017. The winery "Pino Collina Matsukaoka" will open in 2020 in Matsukaoka. Fresh Japanese wine made from 100% grapes grown in Matsugaoka has won numerous awards including IWC, and has been selected for the G7 Hiroshima Summit. A special performance by Nakamura Hashigo, a kabuki actor from Tsuruoka, will be held in the illuminated 5th silkworm room of the Matsukeoka Kaikonjo(Matsugaoka Reclamation Site). Please enjoy Pinocholina Matsuoka's wine with the food of Tsuruoka, a UNESCO Gastronomic Creative City. Date Sep.23(sat)2023 Part1: 17:30 Part2: 19:30 Cast:Nakamura Hashigo Nenjusekibententaikoikuseikai ( Japanese Drums performers) Kuromorikabuki Ticket: 5000JPY Inclouding meal,2galass of Matugaoka wine This event will be held irrespective of weather conditions. The dinner show is held indoors.

• For Groups

• Age 1～Age 99
• 3～4 hours
• 18:00

-2022 season slogan "熱燕(NETSUEN)-NEXT STAGE-" -Let's support the players who are working toward the goal of "Second Consecutive Victory"! Please enjoy the power of live games and witness a hot battle of Swallows at the stadium! [Caution] Selecting specific seats is not possible. [Flow of the day] ★Please be sure to pick up your ticket on the day at [Gate 7 Ticket Box]. Please present the electronic ticket issued by Activity Japan "My Page".

• Age 1～Age 99
• 3～4 hours
• 18:00

-2022 season slogan "熱燕(NETSUEN)-NEXT STAGE-" -Let's support the players who are working toward the goal of "Second Consecutive Victory"! Please enjoy the power of live games and witness a hot battle of Swallows at the stadium! [Caution] Selecting specific seats is not possible. [Flow of the day] ★Please be sure to pick up your ticket on the day at [Gate 7 Ticket Box]. Please present the electronic ticket issued by Activity Japan "My Page".