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Tokyo Taste 2009
February 9 - 11
Tokyo Taste will be the first World Summit of Gastronomy to be hosted in Asia. From February 9th to the 11th, chefs and gourmands from Japan and all over the world will gather for events, exhibitions, demonstrations and dining!
http://www.tokyotaste.net/en/index.html

Shangri-La Hotel, Tokyo
The latest addition to Tokyo’s dynamic hotel scene, the Shangri-La, is scheduled to make its Japan debut in March. Enjoy incredible city views, a prime location near Tokyo Station, delicious dining and the debut of CHI, the Spa at Shangri-La!
http://www.shangri-la.com/en/property/tokyo/shangrila

Tokyo Waterfront Walking Maps
Maps of "Kandagawa River & Nihombashigawa River Areas" and "Katsushima Canal & Surrounding Areas" have recently been created.
http://www.metro.tokyo.jp/ENGLISH/TOPICS/2008/ftic3100.htm

ZAGAT Tokyo Restaurant 2009
The English special edition of "ZAGAT Tokyo restaurants 2009" has come back for the first time in 6 years!
http://www.chintai.net/zagat/guide/index.html (Japanese/English)
http://www.zagat.com/shop/product_detail.asp (English)

Tokyo City Promotions
Join us in London (UK) on January 30th or in Rome (Italy) on February 3rd! For details, please visit:
http://www.tourism.metro.tokyo.jp/english/agent/citypromotion/
city_promotion/index.html

Registration for London trade fair event
http://www.tcp2009.com/london/
Registration for Rome trade fair event
http://www.tcp2009.com/roma/

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* The event information below has been collected for about six months from now to better facilitate tour planning.

Tsukiji Shishi Matsuri
June 8 to 10, 2009 (Namiyoke Inari Jinja Shrine, Tsukiji)
Since the mid 17th century, the Tsukiji Shishi Matsuri has celebrated the completion of the Tokyo Bay land reclamation project during the Edo Era. The festival is famous for the ohaguro-jishi float, a head of a female lion whose teeth have been painted black.
Access:
Tsukiji Station (Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line)
Tsukijishijo Station (Toei Oedo Line)
http://www.tourism.metro.tokyo.jp/english/tourists/topics_event/
major_event/jun.html

Iriya Morning Glory Festival
July 18 to 20, 2009 (Iriya Kishibojin: Shingenji Temple, Shitaya)
A festival that started in the late Edo Era, the Iriya Morning Glory Festival brings over 600,000 visitors to Shingenji Temple to tour the well over 100,000 Morning Glory throughout the grounds.
Access:
Uguisudani Station (JR Yamanote Line)
Iriya Station (Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line)
http://www.tourism.metro.tokyo.jp/english/tourists/topics_event/
major_event/jul.html

Antique Jamboree
July 26 & 27, 2009 (TOKYO BIG SIGHT, Odaiba)
The Odaiba Antique Jamboree brings together many of Tokyo’s antique dealers and enthusiasts. Visitors can expect Japanese and Western ceramics, crafts, historical objects, collectibles and toys.
http://www.tourism.metro.tokyo.jp/english/tourists/topics_event/
major_event/jul.html

http://home.att.ne.jp/sun/jambokun/antique/e.html

Tanabata
July 7, 2009
Every summer, shrines and stations around Tokyo are covered with tanzaku or wishes written on paper in celebration of Tanabata, or the Star Festival. This festival honors the legend of Altair and Vega, lovers separated by the Milky Way and allowed to meet only on July 7th each year.
http://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/indepth/history/traditionalevents/
a69a_fes_tanabata.html

http://web-jpn.org/kidsweb/explore/calendar/july/tanabata.html

Sumida River Fireworks
July 26, 2009 (Sumida River)
Summer in Tokyo brings with it the many fireworks festivals that take place throughout the city. These are spectacular displays that literally light up the night sky. With an estimated 1 million spectators and over 20,000 fireworks there are none bigger or more dazzling than the Sumida River Fireworks.
http://www.tourism.metro.tokyo.jp/english/tourists/topics_event/
major_event/jul.html

http://sumidagawa-hanabi.com/index_eg.html

Kagurazaka Matsuri
July 23 ? 26, 2009 (Kagurazaka)
Kagurazaka is one of Tokyo’s most emblematic neighborhoods. Its atmospheric backstreets still evoke the Edo Era, with cobblestones and geisha going about their business. During the Kagurazaka Matsuri, the whole area is filled with music, food and awaodori dancing.
Access:
Kagurazaka Station (Tokyo Metro Tozai Line)
UshigomeKagurazaka Station (Toei Oedo Line)
JR Iidabashi Station (JR Sobu Line)
http://www.tourism.metro.tokyo.jp/english/tourists/topics_event/
major_event/jul.html

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Events

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Hozuki-Ichi Fair (Ground Cherry Pod Fair)
July 9 ? 10, 2009
Sensoji Temple in Asakusa is a must-see stop on every visitor’s agenda. One of its most important historical festivals is the Hozuki-Ichi Fair. Every July 9th and 10th, Sensoji’s surrounds are enlivened with 350 stands selling these beautiful plants as well as other wares. Held to commemorate Yonman-rokusennichi , the Day of 46,000 Blessings, Hozuki-Ichi is an event unique to both Sensoji and Tokyo and a noteworthy day out for any visitor.
Access:
Sensoji Temple
Asakusa Station (Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, Toei Asakusa Line, Tobu Isesaki Line)
http://www.tourism.metro.tokyo.jp/english/tourists/topics_event/
major_event/jul.html

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Kimono
There can be few more iconic images representing Japan than the geisha clothed in an ornate kimono. Kimono appeared in Japan by the 5th century, reaching the form we find today by the Edo Era. Today, kimono are worn more for special occasions and encompass a wide variety of materials and colours. Kimono occupy a special place in Japanese culture and at their best are stunning works of art and craftsmanship.
http://web-japan.org/kidsweb/virtual/kimono/index.html
http://www.henshin-maiko.com/en_index.html

Bonsai
The bonsai tree has become a global symbol of Japan. The patient cultivation and shaping of these miniature trees has been perfected over centuries. Reaching a new level of complexity during the Edo Era, bonsai can now be found all over Japan in remarkable variety.
http://web-japan.org/nipponia/nipponia28/en/topic/index.html
http://web-japan.org/kidsweb/virtual/bonsai/index.html
http://www.kunio-kobayashi.com/english/index.html

Tea ceremony
At first glance a simple rite, the Japanese tea ceremony is a complex service recalling themes with a profound cultural reverberation in Japan. Introduced around the 9th century, the tea ceremony has evolved into a distinctively Japanese custom, whose focus is on a philosophy of ichi-go, ichi-e or the importance on "meeting". Watching or being invited to participate in a tea ceremony is an excellent way to enrich a visit to Japan.
http://www.tourism.metro.tokyo.jp/english/tourists/info/basic_info/
basic/basic3.html

http://web-japan.org/kidsweb/meet/chado/index.html
http://www.okura.com/tokyo/info/teaceremony.html
http://www.newotani.co.jp/en/tokyo/service/seiseian/index.html
http://www.happo-en.com/english/garden/index.html
http://www.mifa.jp/mifa2/ikebana2/ikebana.htm#chanoyu2

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Ishikawa Brewery
At the historic Ishikawa Brewery, visitors can enjoy tours of the sake brewery, sample draft Tama no Megumi craft beer and explore grounds that include 5 Tangible Cultural Properties. A place off the beaten path but well worth the visit!
http://www.tamajiman.com/english/index.html

Hifumi-an
Visit the reservation-only Hifumi-an and enjoy traditional Japanese cuisine in the virtually unchanged surrounds that once hosted some of Japan’s early literary giants. Should you wish to further your cultural and dining insight courses at Salon de Hifumi-an in Tokyo’s historic Kagurazaka district are just the thing!
http://www.hifumi-an.com/eng/index2.html

Jindaiji soba
Second only to Sensoji in terms of antiquity, Jindaiji was founded in the mid 8th Century. Rightly famous for its gardens and temples it is the surrounding Edo Era style village and famous Jindaiji soba buckwheat noodles which is the main attraction here. There are about 25 soba restaurants around Jindaiji with some offering customers the chance to see the complete soba making process.
http://www.tourism.metro.tokyo.jp/english/tourists/spot/area_spot/
area_spot/area_spot44.html

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In the unfortunate event of sudden illness or injury, useful information on medical care and assistance can be found at:

1. Living Information
http://www.tokyo-icc.jp/guide_eng/kinkyu/03.html

2. Tokyo metropolitan medical Institution Information "Himawari"
http://www.himawari.metro.tokyo.jp/qq/qq13enmnlt.asp

3. THE AMDA INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL INFORMATION CENTER
http://homepage3.nifty.com/amdack/english/E-index.html

 
 

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