The Tokyo Marathon and Japan's Men's Olympic Team! This time we'll look at the video, "[Fuji T.V. Official] Tokyo Marathon 2020 Live From 9:00 A.M. on Sunday, March 1, 2020!!" (【フジテレビ公式】東京マラソン2020＜コース紹介＞2020年3月1日(日)午前9時00分から生中継!!), which introduces the course of the Tokyo Marathon held in 2020. The Tokyo Marathon is a competition first held in 2007. In 2013, it was designated as a World Marathon Majors competition. It is one of the 6 major marathons in the world, along with Boston, London, Berlin, Chicago, and New York. Photo：Marathon The Tokyo Marathon is more than just an invitational sports event for invited runners and the general public; it is also an important event that serves as a qualifying event for major international sporting events, such as the Olympics and the World Athletics Championships. In Japan, the Fukuoka International Marathon and the Lake Biwa Mainichi Marathon also serve as selection events to select athletes that will compete in international competitions. However, in 2020, having been designated as a World Athletics Platinum Label Road Race, it became Asia’s highest level marathon event, and in 2019, 38,000 runners participated in the event. The Tokyo Marathon was awarded Gold Label certification by the IAAF's rating system in 2010, making it one of the largest civic engagement races, on par with New York City. The 2020 men's marathon was touted as a one-on-one race between Suguru Osako and Yuta Shitara. However, in the end, Suguru Osako finished 4th, making him the highest placing Japanese runner and confirming his participation in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. The Tokyo Marathon Course Source :YouTube screenshot The course of the Tokyo Marathon has been drastically changed since its predecessor, the Tokyo International Marathon. The main feature of the course is that it is a flat, high-speed course with few ups and downs, with runners running on public roads in the center of the city. This video gives an overview of the course and we'll go over it below. ・[Video 0:23]　A five meter stretch starting from the front of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building in Shinjuku with an elevation difference of 35 meters. ・[Video 0:33]　A section along Sotobori-dori and Chuo-dori to reach the 10km point in Nihonbashi. ・[Video 0:40]　Running through Edo-dori, runners will pass the 15km mark of Asakusa/Kaminarimon ・[Video 0:48]　The 20 km mark of Monnakacho- the first turnaround point. ・[Video 0:59]　The decisive moment is the 30 km mark in Ginza. At this point, the pacemaker will drop out of the race and the wheeling and the tactics begin. ・[Video 1:10]　The 35 km mark at Takanawa is the last turnaround point, and the strongest runners will use their last bits of energy for bursts of speed. Every year, it's an incredibly close competition. ・[Video 1:21]　The finish line of the course is in front of Tokyo station. The front runner will break through the finish line tape while being greeted by a large crowd and volunteer staff. The Tokyo Marathon is popular among international runners because, with the exception of the starting point, it is a flat course that allows for record breaking, and also takes in the sights of Tokyo from start to finish. For this reason, the number of applicants has been increasing every year, and for the 13th marathon, the general runners’ odds of being selected to run in the race was less than a 1 in 12 chance thus making it very difficult to enter. There are three race categories: the Men's and Women's Marathon, the Wheelchair Marathon, and the Junior and Youth Marathon, with the wheelchair marathon starting five minutes before the other events. Summary of the Tokyo Marathon Course Photo：Marathon Due to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, the Tokyo Marathon Foundation considered cancelling the 2020 marathon, but decided to hold only it with only elite athletes being considered for selection, with participation by the general public cancelled. The 2020 Tokyo Marathon was controversial, because although an entry fee is paid prior to the race, the terms state that no refunds would be given in the event of cancellation. Because the Tokyo Marathon is a race with traffic restrictions on public roads, there are fears that the date of the race could affect the capital's logistics infrastructure. However, because it is a top-level marathon race even by world standards, it has a positive economic effect, and the event continues to grow yearly. We're looking forward to Tokyo Marathons of the future! 【Official Website】Home Page｜Tokyo Marathon 2020 https://www.marathon.tokyo/en/ 【Tripadvisor】Tokyo Marathon https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g14133673-d8820386-r441644983-Tokyo_Marathon-Nishishinjuku_Shinjuku_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

Introduction of video clips to enjoy the "Manjushage Festival" in Hidaka City, Saitama Prefecture This video, titled "[4k] Lycoris (red spider lily) at Kinchakuda, Saitama｜Red Spider Lily Festival (Higanbana) Japan Flower garden" (［4k］巾着田の曼珠沙華（彼岸花）埼玉、Lycoris（red spider lily) in Kinchakuda 曼珠沙華まつり ヒガンバナJapan Flower garden), was released by "Discover Nippon." The video introduces the "Red Spider Lily Festival" (曼珠沙華まつり, Manju-shage Matsuri) held in Hidaka, Saitama, when red spider lilies are in bloom. The Red Spider Lily Festival, held every year from mid-September to early October at Kinchakuda Manjushage Park in Hidaka, Saitama, is an event to admire the beautifully blooming spider lilies in Kinchakuda Manjushage Park. In this article, we'll introduce tourist information, such as transportation access and the best time to see the Red Spider Lily Festival. From 0:46 in the video, you can see the greatest display of red spider lilies in Japan. The sight of so many beautiful spider lilies blooming in one location is truly breathtaking. Kinchakuda, A Famous Sightseeing Location for Flowers in Saitama Prefecture Photo：Red spider lilies at Kinchakuda, Saitama Prefecture Kinchakuda, located in Hidaka, Saitama, in Japan's Kanto region, is a flat land spanning roughly 54 acres, the equivalent of about 4.7 Tokyo Domes. The Komagawa River also crosses through this area. Kinchakuda is also popular as a tourist destination where visitors can observe rape blossoms in spring and spider lilies and cosmos in autumn. The red spider lilies of Kinchakuda creates one of the largest blooming areas in Japan with approximately 5 million flowers, and around 300,000 visitors when the flowers are in bloom. Access to Kinchakuda Manjushage Park are, if coming by train, about a 15-minute walk from Koma Station on the Seibu Ikebukuro Line. There is a paid parking lot available as well, but the surrounding roads can be quite crowded when the spider lilies are in bloom, so we highly recommend visiting the park by train. The Red Spider Lily Festival of Hidaka, Saitama, One of the Largest Red Spider Lily Displays in Japan Photo：Red spider lilies at Kinchakuda, Saitama Prefecture The “Manjushage Festival” is usually held from around mid-September to early October, although the period varies depending on the blooming conditions. In 2024, the festival will be held from September 18 to October 2. During the festival, local gourmet foods and specialty products will be sold, and a chestnut festival will be held with events such as catching chestnuts. Admission to the venue, Kinchida Manjushage Park, is 500 yen. The scenery of higanbana blooming all around as far as the eye can see is introduced at 0:27 in the video. The largest cluster of higanbana in Japan awaits you. Summary of the Red Spider Lily Festival at Kinchakuda in Hidaka, Saitama Photo：Red spider lilies at Kinchakuda, Saitama Prefecture This video introduces the best spider lily blooming area in Japan. The images in the video are incredibly beautiful, so please enjoy the scenery of Kinchakuda, a famous place of flowers in Japan. In this article, we introduced tourist information, including transportation access and dates for the Red Spider Lily Festival of Saitama Prefecture. We hope this article has you interested in seeing the beautiful natural scenery of Saitama! 【Tripadvisor】Kinchakuda Manjushage Park https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g1021408-d1367853-Reviews-Kinchakuda_Manjushage_Park-Hidaka_Saitama_Prefecture_Kanto.html

Miwa Komatsu’s Performance at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi This video, titled "Miwa Komatsu, Live Performance Event in Nihombashi Mitsukoshi Main Store" (「小松美羽_ライブペイントin日本橋三越本店」), introduces the young artist Miwa Komatsu. This live performance event was held at Nihombashi Mitsukoshi from December 5th, 2018 to December 16th, 2018. In this video, we'll introduce the work of the young and talented artist Miwa Komatsu’s, including her Shinju (Shinto creatures) series, and the "Miwa Komatsu exhibition," where more than 100 pieces of her work, including new pieces, were on display. The exhibition had works such as, "The 22 pillars of Shinju," with the theme "Yamato Power to the World" (大和力を世界へ, Yamatoryoku wo sekai e), her wolf series, which are a vivid reminder of life and death, as well as the "10 3-dimensional Komainu" (Guardian dogs). At 3:52 in the video, you can see some of her works displayed at the exhibition. About the Aspiring Artist Miwa Komatsu Source :YouTube screenshot Miwa Komatsu, featured in the video, is a Japanese woodblock and contemporary artist. Born in 1984 in Nagano Prefecture, she entered Joshibi College of Art and Design in 2003 and began making copperplate prints. In 2005, she became famous for her work "49 Days" (四十九日, sijuukunichi), and in 2010, she published a book of original poetry and drawings, titled "Encounters are Everything in Life" (出会いこそ人生のすべて). In 2012, she held her first solo exhibition "Furusato Sakajo wo Egaku -Kaminezumi to Karanekosama-" at the Tetsu Museum in her hometown Nagano. She dedicated her work "Shin-Fudoki" (新・風土木) to Izumo Taisha Shrine. She also collaborated with horticultural designer Kazuyuki Ishihara to exhibit Arita-ware komainu at the Chelsea Flower Show, the world's largest gardening event organized by the Royal Horticultural Society. The work entered into the permanent collection at the British Museum. In 2017, Komatsu held a Solo Exhibition at Tokyo Garden Terrace Kioi Conference (Tokyo, Japan), which drew 30,000 visitors. In 2018, at the age of 33, she held a retrospective exhibition in Karuizawa New Art Museum. In 2019, she held her solo exhibition "Prayer" at Whitestone Gallery in Taipei (Taiwan), she also held a collaboration exhibition with the world-class artist Yayoi Kusama the same year. The Style of Miwa Komatsu Source :YouTube screenshot As you can tell from her paintings, such as "All May Become Dragons" (だれしも龍となる), "Earth Birthing Qilin" (麒麟を産む木), or "Shishi Alpha Final Form" (阿獅子 最終形態), many of Komatsu's works are designed under the theme of mythical creatures. Her way of painting is unique as she prays both before and after drawing. This is a way of expressing her hope that the "paintings will become a place of prayer for many people." You can see her praying at 0:14 in the video. In the live painting performance, she put paints directly onto her drawing brush, her fingers and palms, and then she paints with a delicate yet bold touch. The audience hold their breaths and watch as she paints up and down. Check out the video around 0:28 to see Komatsu’s live performance. Miwa Komatsu on the TV Show "Jonetsu Tairiku" Source :YouTube screenshot Komatsu appeared on the popular TV show "Jounestu Tairiku" presented by MBS/TBS in November of 2015. She drew global attention being an exceptionally young artist to have her worked inducted at the British Museum. Even so, she unconfidently smiled and said "I'm not good enough to compete at a worldwide level," showing her aspirations to aim further. In addition, she exhibited her work at Christie's, the world's longest-running art auction house, showing the gap between the world's top aesthetic collectors and the timid Komatsu, who watched with bated breath as she waited to see if her work would be evaluated by them. Miwa Komatsu’s Passionate Performance Source :YouTube screenshot What did you think of Miwa Komatsu, the young up-and-coming artist? If you're interested in checking out her work, be sure to take a look at her website and follow her on Instagram. You can also check the latest information about her exhibitions and live events. You'll be captivated by her passionate performances. 【Official Website】Miwa Komatsu Official site https://miwa-komatsu.jp/en/

Video introduction of Konami booth at Japan Amusement Expo, Makuhari Messe, Chiba, Japan. This video titled “Konami Arcade Game 2019 (JAEPO)" features Konami's booth at the Japan amusement EXPO 2019 (JAEPO)（ジャパンアミューズメントエキスポ2019（JAEPO）） held at the Makuhari Messe convention center in January, 2019. The Japan amusement EXPO is an exhibition of arcade games held at Makuhari Messe in Chiba (千葉県：Chiba prefecture). Famous game companies such as SQUARE ENIX, BANDAI or SEGA release the latest arcade games at this exhibition. Konami is the maker of various games and gaming consoles such as arcade games or rhythm games set in a game arcade. In this article, we will introduce what the Konami booth exhibits at their booth in the Japan amusement EXPO. Be sure to follow along with the video. Arcade games Introduced at Konami's Booth at the Japan Amusement Expo 2019 Source :YouTube screenshot 1. Dance Dance Revolution 20th anniversary. You can see footage of this from 0:38. DDR is a rhythm game. The golden body of this arcade game is highly visible not only in the Konami booth but also throughout the entire exhibition. 4.1 ch’s high quality sound and 55 inch’s large screen allows players to enjoy endless hours of fun with this rhythm game, which is exactly why many people looking for the newest rhythm game visited Konami's booth. Source :YouTube screenshot 2. ELDORA CROWN “ELDORA CROWN”, an arcade medal game, is a “Dungeon crawler RPG” that was released 15 years ago. Footage of its newest installment appears at 1:40. Although this is an arcade medal game, players can enjoy the many different functions that a normal Dungeon crawler RPG has to offer; one of these being jobs/classes. In online mode, a player can compete with up to 10 other players at a time. Source :YouTube screenshot 3. BOMBER GIRL "BOMBER GIRL” is the most popular game online game among foreign audiences. The old, familiar bomber man is transformed and comes back to life as a cute girl. This arcade game garnered a lot of people’s attention, not only because of the attractiveness of the characters, but also because of the quality of the games 3D images. 　 Also a full-scale baseball card collection game game, "Anima Lotta," a game that will draw you in with its dazzling glimmer, and "Marble Carnival," a type of medal game that uses marbles, were also exhibited at Konami’s booth. Summary of Konami's Japan Amusement Expo 2019 Booth Source :YouTube screenshot Did you enjoy the video featuring the “Konami booth” at the 2019 Japan amusement EXPO? If so, don't forget it's held in January or February every year. In addition to game demos, the Japan Amusement Expo sponsors other events such as the "Tenka Ichigege Festival", the "Tenkaichi Medage Festival", as well as the "Tenka Ikgege Festival." If you want to compete with other players, why not try participating in these competitions? Also there are other exciting activities at the Japan Amusement Expo such as crane games, where players can bring back prizes for free, or you can meet famous YouTubers who visit this Expo to shoot videos. The Japan Amusement Expo is a famous event that attracts about 70 thousand visitors. There are two types of entrance tickets: “Business tickets” and “General entry tickets." If you are interested in the Japan Amusement Expo, be sure to give it a visit! 【Official Website】Japan Amusement Expo http://www.jaepo.jp/top_en.html

Video introduction of "Suigo Shihoroi Iris Festival" in Shihoroi City, Ibaraki Prefecture The title of the video is "Wedding Boat Summary - A Bride from Itako Goes by a Boat- (Suigo Itako Iris Festival)（嫁入り舟ダイジェスト～潮来花嫁さんは舟でゆく～ （水郷潮来あやめまつり））” When the rainy season starts, irises are in bloom and the Suigo Itako Iris Festival is held in Suigo Itako Iris Garden (水郷潮来あやめ園). The beautiful bride, wearing a pure white dress is shown in the video. Enjoy Japanese tradition and culture by watching this video. What is the "Yomeiri Boat," one of the highlights of the Suigo Shihoroi Ayame Festival? Photo：The Wedding Boat of Itako The Suigo Itako Iris Festival is famous for the wedding boat. The video shows what a traditional marriage in Itako looks like. As shown in the video from 1:09, at the festival, a bride, a boatman and a mediator go through the park full of irises. They then row a boat across the river towards where the groom is waiting. The boat move slowly and it is watched over by people who came to enjoy the festival. It is quite the site. After meeting with the groom, wearing a hakama with a family crest, they take hands and promise everlasting love. This is shown from 3:38 in the video. When is the best time to see irises at Suigo Shihoroi Iris Garden? How to enjoy them Photo：The Suigo Itako Iris Festival At the Suigo Itako Iris Garden in Ibaraki, people can enjoy 500 different kinds of over a million irises. It is a very popular spot and was selected as one of “the 500 most beautiful roads in Japan.” The best time to view the irises at Suigo Shihoroi Iris Garden is usually from late May to late June, with June 10 being the best time. The official Instagram account of the Tourism and Commerce Division of Ibaraki Prefecture's Ushiori City provides information on the blooming status of the irises and the status of the Yomeiri-Bune (bride-to-be boats). If you would like to visit Suigo Shihoroi Ayameen in 2024 when the irises will be in full bloom, please check the instagram account in advance. During the Iris Festival, the Iris Festival is also illuminated from 6:30 p.m. This is recommended for those who wish to see the fantastic sight of the area illuminated by light, which is different from the daytime. The "Yomeiri Boat" is the main attraction of the Suigo Ushioi Ayame Festival, and on Saturdays, the "Yoi no Yomeiri" (evening wedding ceremony) is held after sunset. On Saturdays, the "Yoi no Yomeiri" is held after dark, and the sight of a bride in white kimono being carried on the boat in the pale light is sure to leave a lasting impression on the viewer. Also, you can enjoy various events during the Iris Festival, such as performances of the Oyame Odori dance and the Ushioi Gion Matsuri Rei dance, roboat tours, and iris sales events. A spot for romance in Ushioi City, Ibaraki Prefecture? WAiWAi Fantasia Source :This article Video Fountain spot "WAiWAi Fantasia" which is across the garden, is popular as a spiritual site for love and marriage. It's shown from 3:50 in the video. After sharing their vows, the groom and bride lock the "key to happiness" in the fountain. Summary The Suigo Itako Iris Festival, introduced in the video, is a very popular event and 800 thousand people visit it annually. Enjoy looking at the beautiful Japanese bride wearing a pure white dress. If you want to visit the Suigo Itako Iris Festival, we recommend first checking out the bloom conditions, the schedule of the festival, sightseeing spots and then booking a hotel. ◆Suigo Itako Iris Garden Information◆ 【Address】Iris 1-5 Itako city Ibaraki prefecture 【Access】A 3-minute walk from JR Itako Station. Buses available during the time of the festival 【Parking】Available (A toll parking lot is available during the Suigo Itako Iris Festival) 【Telephone No】0299-63-1111 【Entrance fee】Free 【Official Website】Suigo Itako Iris Festival https://english.ibarakiguide.org/itako-iris-festival.html

The Ashigakubo Icicles: Video Introduction This video, titled "A Spectacular View [Ashigakubo Icicles] Light-up｜A Top 3 Icicle Spot in Chichibu" (絶景「あしがくぼの氷柱」ライトアップ / 秩父三大氷柱2021), was uploaded by "Deep Channel / Shigeo Fukagawa" (Deepちゃんねる / 深川栄生). The Ashigakubo Icicles are generally open to the public from early January to late February in the town of Yokoze in Chichibu, Saitama, in Japan's Kanto Region, and are known as one of the top 3 icicle spots in Chichibu. At night on weekends, the icicles are lit up, attracting many tourists from all over Japan to see the fantastic sight of the icicles changing colors in the darkness. The icicles are just a 10-minute walk from Ashigakubo Station on the Seibu Railway line, making it an easily accessible spot for tourists to stop by. You can even take pictures of the icicles with the Seibu Chichibu Line train running nearby. Enjoy the realistic video of this beautiful icy world, which can only be viewed during the cold winter months in Japan. [Video] 0:51 - The Ashigakubo Icicles and the Nearby Train The Ashigakubo Icicles – How the Must-See Winter Attraction Is Created Photo：The Ashigakubo Icicles, Chichibu, Saitama The Top 3 Icicle Spots of Chichibu, which are normally visible from mid-January to mid-February, are a symbol of winter in Chichibu, a region known for its frigid temperatures. The three icicle spots are the Ashigakubo Icicles, the Misotsuchi Icicles, and the Onouchi Icicles. While the Misotsuchi Icicles are made up of natural icicles, the Onouchi Icicles and Ashigakubo Icicles are both man-made attractions. The magnificent icicles, which make good use of Chichibu's topography, are so impressive that it'is hard to believe that they're man made. The Ashigakubo Icicles are artificially created using sprinklers on the slope of the mountain. The giant field of icicles, standing 30 meters tall and 200 meters wide, covers the entire mountainside and is truly a sight to behold. The project was initiated by local residents of Yokoze and has become a popular tourist attraction since it was opened to the public in 2014. Because the Ashigakubo icicles are man-made rather than natural, it was possible to build a boardwalk where visitors can observe the icicles up close. This allows visitors to walk along the promenade and appreciate the various views of the icicles up close, as they change in height, angle, and color. The beautifully layered icicles are a work of ice art created through the cooperation of nature and man. Highlights & Attractions at the Ashigakubo Icicles Photo：The Ashigakubo Icicle illumination, Chichibu, Saitama The Ashigakubo Icicles are lit up both during the daytime as well as at night, making it a prominent midwinter event for sightseeing in Chichibu. The illumination lasts from sunset to 8 pm on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays during the event period. Advance web reservations are required to view the illumination on Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays. The Ashigakubo Icicle illumination slowly changes in color and intensity as it gets darker, adding to the fantastical atmosphere. The romantic view of the beautiful ice world is perfect for dates as well. We recommend enjoying the romantic view of the icicles while walking along the promenade, or from the top of the mountain overlooking the magical field of icicles. Another highlight of the event is the collaboration between the train and the icicles. If you're a photographer, or just looking to get a cool shot for Instagram, you can take an awesome photo of the train as it passes by the picturesque world of ice. [Video] 0:12 - The Ashigakubo Icicles Lit Up [Video] 0:51 - A Collaboration of the Train and Icicles Summary of the Ashigakubo Icicles Photo：Ashigakubo Station There are other places in Japan where large icicles can be seen in addition to the Ashigakubo Icicles, but they are not easy to visit due to long walks along steep paths. However, the Ashigakubo Icicles are the most accessible of the Top 3 Icicle Spots of Chichibu, and can be visited on a day trip from central Tokyo. The nearest station to the Ashigakubo Icicles is Ashigakubo Station on the Seibu Chichibu Line. It takes about 1.5 hours to reach Ashigakubo Station by train from Ikebukuro Station, and from there it's an approximately 10-minute walk. The Ashigakubo Icicles are a rare sightseeing spot where visitors can enjoy a spectacular winter view at just a train's ride from the heart of Tokyo. If you're in Japan this winter, consider visiting Chichibu for an extraordinary experience of ice and art. ◆Ice column with hollow legs◆ [Address] Daiji Ashigakubo, Yokose Town, Chichibu-Gun, Saitama Prefecture [Period] 16th to 25th February 2024 [Business Hours] Monday - Thursday 9:00-16:00 (last admission 16:00) [Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Holiday] Lighting up will be held from 17:00 to 20:00 　　　　　Light-up varies depending on sunset time 　　　　　*Lighting up on Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays is by advance reservation (web) Day and night exchange system [Admission fee] 500 yen (over junior high school students) · 300 yen (elementary school students) [Transportation access] Seibu Chichibu Line Ashigakubo StationGet off and walk 10 minutes [Parking] Yes (free) Accept pets: Yes 【TripAdvisor】The Ashigakubo Icicles

Nighttime Cherry Blossom Viewing in Tokyo! This video, titled "[4K] Cherry Blossoms at Night in Tokyo, Tokyo Sightseeing, Tokyo Midtown, Nakameguro, Meguro River, Ueno Park, Chidorigafuchi, Tokyo Hanami, Japan Trip" (［4K］東京の夜桜 Cherry blossom evening in Tokyo 東京観光,東京ミッドタウン,中目黒,目黒川,上野公園,千鳥ヶ淵,東京花見, Japan Trip), was uploaded by "Discover Nippon." It introduces popular places to enjoy nighttime cherry blossom viewing in Tokyo. There are many spots in Tokyo where you can enjoy viewing wonderful cherry blossoms at night, so if you find a spot that interests you after watching the video, be sure to give it a visit! Introducing the dates of Tokyo's night cherry blossom attractions and cherry blossom festival events Photo：Cherry blossoms at night at Ueno Park, Tokyo At the Ueno Cherry Blossom Festival in Ueno Park, shown at 6:19 in the video, The Ueno Cherry Blossom Festival is usually held from late March to early April.2024 is scheduled from March 17 to April 9.During the festival, about 1,200 cherry blossoms at the park and Ueno Zoo are lit up, and there are stage events, fireworks lunch boxes, and stalls. There are also dances at the Kiyomizu Hall, a flower market, and an antique fair during the cherry blossom festival. The cherry blossoms in Ueno Park have been loved by the people of Japan since the Edo period (1603-1868 A.D.) and have been selected as one of the Top 100 Cherry Blossom Sites in Japan. The Nakameguro Cherry Blossom Festival held along the Meguro River, which can be seen at 4:01 in the video, is decorated with bonbori lanterns will be held for two days on March 30th and 31st in 2024.It is decorated with boneless lanterns that illuminate about 800 Somayoshino trees, showing a superb view of Instagram. These areas are lit up at night, creating a fantastic contrast to the daytime scenery. Be sure to take the Meguro River Cherry Blossom Cruise and enjoy the fantastic illumination of the cherry blossoms at night. The Chiyoda Cherry Blossom Festival is held at Chidorigafuchi on the west side of the Imperial Palace and around the British Embassy. The schedule is usually from late March to early April.The event will be held from March 22nd to April 2nd in 2024. Approximately 260 cherry trees can be seen in bloom at the boat ramp and other locations, creating a spectacular view. Photo：Tokyo Midtown cherry blossom light up Also, at the 200-meter Sakura-dori Avenue in front of Garden Terrace in Tokyo Midtown, shown at 0:30 in the video, a popular event called "MIDTOWN BLOSSOM" is held when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom. "MIDTOWN BLOSSOM 2024" will be scheduled from March 15 to April 14, 2024."BLOSSOM CAF É," which allows you to enjoy lighting up cherry blossoms and enjoy stylish cherry blossom viewing in the city center, will appear in Midtown Garden for a limited period of time. Another place to check out is the nighttime cherry blossom viewing at ARK Hills in Roppongi Hills, which can be seen at 1:43 in the video. Arc Hills Sakura Festival 2023 will be held from March 31st to April 2nd It was held at Ark Karajan Square.The Arc Hills Cherry Blossom Festival 2024 will be held from April 5th to 7th. Fantastic cherry blossoms lit up about 1km.During the period, concerts and other events, workshops such as making goods, and gourmet stalls will also be held.Please check the official website for details of 2024. Summary of Tokyo’s Nighttime Cherry Blossom Viewing There are many places to view the cherry blossoms at night in Tokyo, from popular spots to hidden gems. In addition, there are many restaurants and cafes in Tokyo that serve delicious meals, and many food stalls where you can buy drinks and gourmet food during the night cherry blossom season. When exploring the night cherry blossoms in Tokyo, be sure to look up the best forms of transportation. In addition, you could also consider booking a hotel so you can go sightseeing at your leisure.

Introducing a beautiful video packed with the charms of Chofu City, Tokyo. This video, titled "「Feel Short Ver.」The Promotion Video of Chofu City, Tokyo" (「Feel short ver.」東京都調布市のプロモーション映像 The promotion video of Chofu City, Tokyo), was uploaded by "Chofu City Video Library - ChofuCity" (調布市動画ライブラリーChofuCity). Chofu is conveniently located about 15 minutes by train from Shinjuku, a popular shopping and entertainment district, yet it is known as a city rich in nature. There are many spots where visitors can enjoy natural beauty, such as rows of cherry blossom trees, autumn foliage, and rose gardens. This promotional video is packed with popular attractions and photo spots in Chofu. Chofu - Rows of Cherry Trees, Dazzling Fireworks, and Many More Attractive Events Photo：Cherry blossoms along the Nogawa River, Chofu, Tokyo Chofu has beautiful seasonal scenery and popular events that attract many visitors from both inside and outside the city. Along both banks of the Nogawa River, which runs from the northwest to the southeast of the city, there is a bicycle path where visitors can see beautiful rows of cherry trees in spring; although cancelled from 2020 to 2022, there is an annual one-night-only event where the cherry trees are lit up at night, creating a magical scene. The city is also known as "Eiga no Machi Chofu" (映画のまち調布, 'Chofu, the City of Movies'), as there are two major film studios and more than 40 film production companies gathered in Chofu. The Chofu City Fireworks Festival held on the banks of the Tama River is a popular summer event. [Video] 0:12 - Chofu City Fireworks Festival Autumn Leaves and a Daruma Market at Jindaiji Temple. Enjoy Sightseeing Around Chofu Photo：Cherry blossoms at Jindaiji Temple, Chofu, Tokyo The "Yakuyoke Ganzan Daishi Festival" (厄除元三大師大祭) is the biggest event at Jindaiji Temple, and is held on March 3 and 4 every year. [Video] 0:12 - Scenes from the Yakuyoke Ganzan Daishi Festival The Jindaiji Temple Daruma Doll Market, held in conjunction with the Daishi Festival, is one of the three major daruma markets in Japan. About 300 Daruma stores, with dolls of all sizes, are displayed in various locations. The Jindaiji Summer Evening Party (深大寺夕涼みの会, Jindaiji Yusuzumi no Kai ) is a summer event where visitors can stroll around Jindaiji Temple in yukata (light cotton kimono), play traditional games, experience zazen (zen meditation), and enjoy a variety of stalls (canceled in 2020 and 2021). [Video] 0:09 - Jindaiji Summer Evening Party The famous "Jindaiji Soba" is a popular food in this area with 400-years of history. It's said that the name "Jindaiji Soba" originated when soba noodles made from the rich spring water were served at the temple, and many soba restaurants line the streets around the temple. In the fall, beautiful autumn leaves can be seen at Jindaiji Temple and the adjacent Jindai Botanical Gardens, and many people come to enjoy the autumn foliage in Tokyo. [Video] 0:16 - Autumn Foliage at Jindai Botanical Gardens Enjoy the Beauty of Nature at Jindai Botanical Gardens and Saneatsu Park Photo：A rose garden at Jindai Botanical Gardens, Chofu, Tokyo The Rose Garden at the Jindai Botanical Gardens was awarded the World Rose Convention's "Award of Garden Excellence" in 2009. The best time to see the roses is in spring and fall. It is one of the largest botanical parks in Tokyo, covering an area of about 480,000m2. The spacious park is home to 100,000 plants of approximately 4,800 species, allowing visitors to enjoy a variety of plants, trees, and flowers throughout Japan's four seasons. [Video] 0:06 - The Rose Garden at Jindai Botanical Gardens Saneatsu Park is a park on the site of Saneatsu Mushanokoji's house. The 5,000m2 park is filled with lush greenery, and carp and wild birds can be viewed in the pond. [Video] 0:24 - Saneatsu Park In addition, there's Fudatenjin Shrine, which has the oldest koma-inu (guardian lion-dogs) in Chofu and a 500-year-old sacred tree, and Kokuryo Shrine, which has a large 400~500-year-old wisteria tree. The area offers picturesque views of nature for visitors to enjoy. Unique Spots for Tours and Hands-on Experiences At the Chofu Aerospace Center, where JAXA's research and development facilities are located, visitors can tour exhibition rooms in the three zones: aviation, space, and fundamental technology, and experience a simulated flight in a futuristic spaceplane. Also, at Mayo Terrace, a Kewpie Mayonnaise facility where visitors can enjoy learning about various information and topics related to mayonnaise, and even try making mayonnaise by hand. There are also a variety of sports-related facilities in the area. The Musashino Forest Sport Plaza, adjacent to Tokyo Stadium, has a gymnasium that can accommodate up to 10,000 people. Top-level competitions, concerts, and other events are held here. Summary of the Attractions of Chofu, a City Where You Can Also Meet the Characters From GeGeGe no Kitaro Photo：Kitaro Teahouse, Jindaiji Temple, Chofu, Tokyo Shigeru Mizuki, the creator of "GeGeGe no Kitaro" is an honorary citizen of Chofu. Kitaro's characters can be seen throughout the city and are popular among instagrammers. Kitaro Square, located between Chofu Station and Nishi-Chofu Station, and the Tenjin-dori shopping street near Chofu Station, known as Kitaro Road, are also lined with monuments of the various characters. In addition, visitors can enjoy the world of "GeGeGe no Kitaro" at the Kitaro Teahouse in front of the Jindaiji Temple gate, where there is a cafe and store. Chofu is only a 15-minute train ride from Shinjuku, and despite its proximity to the city center, it's rich in nature, making it a comfortable place to live. The city offers a wide variety of sightseeing attractions and unique facilities where you can casually stop by to enjoy the seasonal expressions, tasteful temples and shrines, and characters of GeGeGe no Kitaro that can be seen throughout the city. The beauty of Chofu, including its atmospheric scenery, events, and various other attractions, can be viewed in this short video. Be sure to check it out! 【Official Website】Chofu, Tokyo - City Hall Website https://www.city.chofu.tokyo.jp/ 【TripAdvisor】Chofu https://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g1060905-Chofu_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto-Vacations.html

Roppongi Art Night Video Introduction This video, titled "Roppongi Art Night｜Spin-off Project_Message Video 'Right Now, Can Art Revitalize the City?'" (六本木アートナイト スピンオフ・プロジェクト_メッセージ映像「いま、アートで街を元気にできる?」), was uploaded by "Roppongi Art Night - Digital [RAN TV]" (六本木アートナイト・デジタル【RAN TV】). The video contains a powerful message with the theme, "Right Now, Can Art Revitalize the City?" Be sure to check it out. Roppongi Art Night - An Art Festival in the City of Tokyo Source :YouTube screenshot In March 2009, Tokyo's leading art festival began with the launch of Roppongi Art Night. Roppongi Art Night was held with the aim of proposing a new lifestyle of enjoying new art in daily life and creating a pioneering model for urban development in the Tokyo metropolitan area. The festival has been gaining popularity year after year as a one-night-only art festival that allows visitors to experience the extraordinary by arranging a variety of artworks, not only contemporary art, but also design and music, throughout Roppongi, where various commercial and cultural facilities are concentrated. Roppongi Art Night 2021 Canceled Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic Photo：People wearing masks Roppongi Art Night has been held since 2009, but due to the spread of the novel coronavirus, Roppongi Art Night 2021, which was scheduled to take place in the fall of 2021, was postponed to March 18, 2022. However, unable to escape the effects of the pandemic, the Roppongi Art Night Executive Committee decided to outright cancel the festival, and many users on Twitter expressed their disappointment and sadness at the announcement. In response, an online event called the "Inclusive Art Program" was held to encourage people to share the enjoyment of art despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, and many art fans participated and had a great time at the events. Have an Amazing Time at Roppongi Art Night! Source :YouTube screenshot The charm of Roppongi Art Night is that visitors can enjoy art outside of art museums. The entire town of Roppongi is the stage. The main attraction of Roppongi Art Night is that everyone is welcome to participate in the event, including those who are invited to submit video works and other artworks. In past Roppongi Art Night events, furoshiki was the main theme, and furoshiki designed by Yayoi Kusama and Takeshi Kitano were shown to the public. In addition, although it was canceled, Roppongi Art Night 2021 was a collaborative project with Doraemon. There was also a program in which participants could enjoy guided tours by volunteers. Rather than a typical commentary on artworks, the program focused on a dialogue with the participants to convey the charm of Roppongi as a town. It was a fascinating program that offers each participant a unique experience. In addition, Roppongi Art Night also featured a program in which visitors could enjoy the gorgeous aroma and taste of Suntory's "Hibiki" whiskey while viewing exhibits and stories related to the whiskey. Roppongi Art Night is an event where the entire town of Roppongi becomes a stage for enjoying art. Summary of Roppongi Art Night Roppongi Art Night is a one-night event where the town of Roppongi is filled with all kinds of art. You can really feel the energy and vitality from the video! When Roppongi Art Night, one of Japan's premier art festivals, is held, consider picking up a guidebook and visiting one of the Instagram-worthy art spaces? Whether you're alone, going as a couple, with family, or participating in a guided tour or event, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Buses will be in operation during the festival, allowing visitors to enjoy the art throughout the night. Special tickets are also available, so be sure to come out and enjoy this art festival in Roppongi to the fullest! 【TripAdvisor】Roppongi https://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g14129735-Roppongi_Minato_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto-Vacations.html