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    • Press Release / Government / Public
    • 2026/10/20 (Tue)

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    Izumi-Otsu ART & LIVE at Seapass Park

    To further promote the appeal of culture and the arts, Izumi-Otsu City is collaborating with the member organizations : of the Osaka Culture and Arts Project Executive Committee (—Osaka Prefecture, Osaka City, and the Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry— the Osaka Convention & Visitors Bureau (a public interest incorporated foundation), and the Kansai Tourism Headquarters (a general incorporated foundation) ), to host “Izumiotsu ART&LIVE in Seapass Park” on November 15 ( ) as part of the “Osaka Cultural Resources Attractiveness Enhancement Project.” This event will further enliven the “Downtown Art Festival 2026” (, organized : by the Izumi-Otsu City Cultural Festival Executive Committee ) and held at various locations throughout Izumi-Otsu City.

    *Organized by : Osaka Prefecture ・ Osaka Culture and Arts Project Executive Committee; in cooperation with : Izumiotsu City Board of Education

    This event is part of the “Osaka Cultural Resources Attractiveness Enhancement Project,” in which the Osaka Culture and Arts Project Executive Committee implements cultural and artistic programs at cultural properties and venues throughout the prefecture to maintain Osaka’s momentum even after the ・ Kansai Expo, with the aim of further enhancing the appeal of cultural resources and promoting the region’s charm.

    Under the theme of “Connections Between People,” we will present a diverse lineup of programs—including art, music, and comedy—that you can watch, experience, and enjoy. We hope you will join us.

    For more details on the “Osaka Cultural Resources Attractiveness Enhancement Project,” please visit the related link “Special Website ( Osaka Cultural Resources Attractiveness Enhancement Project ) .” For more information on the “Machinaka Art Festival 2026,” please see the related link “Machinaka Art Festival 2026 to Be Held ! / Izumi-Otsu City.”

    Izumi-Otsu ART & LIVE IN Seapass Park Event Overview
    With the theme of “Connections Between People,” come to watch, experience, and enjoy. Featuring art, music, comedy, and more, we’ll host a one-day-only outdoor event at “Seapass Park”—a space brimming with greenery and lively energy—to further enliven the Downtown Art Festival.

    (1) Date and Time

    November 15, Reiwa 8 ( Sunday ) 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM

    * Please see “( 4 ) Details” for the schedule of each program.

    *Please note that events may be canceled or partially modified depending on the weather conditions on the day of the event, such as rain. In such cases, announcements will be made via the related link “Special Website ( Osaka Cultural Resources Attractiveness Enhancement Project )” and other channels.

    (2) Location: Sea Pass Park ( 1-55 Komatsu-cho, Izumiotsu City, Osaka Prefecture )

    (3) Admission: Free ( No advance registration required )

    (4) Details * Titles omitted

    at Suribachi Theater
    Suribachi Theater offers a diverse lineup of stage performances—from comedy shows that everyone can enjoy to spectacular calligraphy performances and authentic live music concerts—to provide you with an exhilarating experience.

    ■ Comedy Show
    Time : 3:10 PM to 3:30 PM

    Performers Akina, Gion, Jock Rock

    ■ Calligraphy Performance
    Time : 4:15 PM to 4:30 PM

    Performers : Tomoka Takeda


    ■ Live Artist Performance
    Time : 5:20 PM to 5:5

    Performers : Masahiro Hirabe ( reGretGirl : Vocals ・ Guitar ) a>
    *This is a solo acoustic performance.

    at Ohara-ppa
    At Ohara-ppa, in addition to hands-on workshops—such as juggling and double dutch—that everyone can enjoy, you can also enjoy a dynamic live painting performance by ・ Hideki Kimura, an artist from Izumi-Otsu City.


    ■ Live Painting
    Time : 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM

    Performer : Hideki Kimura

    ■ Workshop
    Facilitator : Canossa a>

    ① Juggling

    Time : a>
    Session 1: 1:10 PM to 1:40 PM

    Session 2: 2:30 PM to 3:00 PM

    Performers : Kosaku Maruyama


    ② Double Dutch

    Time

    Session 1: 1:50 PM to 2:20 PM

    Session 2: 3:40 PM to 4:10 PM

    Performers : GROW UP!

    ■ Other
    Food and drinks will be sold at food trucks inside the venue ( For a fee ) .

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    • Press Release / Media
    • 2026/11/11 (Wed)
    Vivinavi Hawaii

    アラモアナセンター、ビッグサンタとともに2026年ホリデーシーズンをスタート

    ハワイ州ホノルル - GGPが所有・運営する世界最大級のオープンエア・ショッピングセンター「アラモアナセンター」では、今年もビッグサンタが登場し、ホリデーシーズンがスタートしました。高さ約15メートルのビッグサンタは、アラモアナ大通りに面したマカイ駐車場デッキの上に設置され、ホリデーシーズンならではのショッピングやエンターテイメントを楽しみに訪れる地元住民や観光客を迎えています。2026年のホリデーシーズンには、サンタとの記念撮影やホリデーエンターテイメント、サンタへの手紙、ブラックフライデーセールやご購入特典など、さまざまなイベントやプロモーションを開催します。



    「ビッグサンタの登場は、アラモアナセンターにとって、活気にあふれ、心温まるシーズンの始まりを意味します。お客様がセンターに到着した瞬間からホリデーシーズンを楽しめるよう、チーム、各店舗、地域のパートナーと協力して準備を進めてきました。ギフトのお買い物やサンタとの記念撮影、パフォーマンスの鑑賞、地域への貢献活動など、さまざまな楽しみ方をご用意しています」と、アラモアナセンターのシニアゼネラルマネージャー、クレイグ・ゴリス(Craig Gorris)は述べています。


    ホリデーシーズンを彩るビッグサンタ

    アラモアナセンターのビッグサンタは、60年以上にわたり、世代を超えてホリデーショッピングを楽しむお客様を迎えてきました。現在のビッグサンタは2020年に初登場したもので、232平方メートルのグラスファイバーと約900キログラムの樹脂を使用して製作されています。以前の高さ約11.3メートルのサンタは、金網の骨組みに張り子(紙を貼り重ねる技法)を施して作られていました。毎年、12名のスタッフが特注の昇降システムを使用し、約2日間かけてビッグサンタを設置しています。


    ご購入特典でホリデーギフトを進呈

    11月9日から22日までの期間中、ホリデーショッピングをひと足早くお楽しみいただけるよう、期間限定のご購入特典をご用意しています。期間中、アラモアナセンターで合計600ドル以上お買い上げのお客様には、限定ギフトセットを進呈いたします。ギフトには、トートバッグとビッグサンタ限定ラゲージタグキーチェーンが含まれます。ギフトはなくなり次第終了となり、お一人様につき1セットまでとなります。


    ご購入特典の引き換えは、2026年11月9日から22日までの期間中、ゲストサービスにて承ります。対象期間内の日付が記載された店舗の原本レシートが必要となり、レシートの合算は1店舗につき5枚まで可能です。特典のご利用は18歳以上の方に限ります。ギフトの交換および現金との引き換えはできません。また、ギフトカード購入時のレシートは対象外となります。その他の利用条件が適用される場合があります。


    サンタとの記念撮影

    11月13日から12月24日まで、ホオキパ・テラスの4階にある「サンタズ・ハレ」にて、サンタとの記念撮影をお楽しみいただけます。ハワイらしい雰囲気を取り入れた撮影セットで、ホリデーシーズンの思い出を写真に残すことができます。期間中には、ペットと一緒にサンタとの記念撮影ができる「ペット・フォト・ナイト」も開催します。撮影は複数のパッケージから選ぶことができ、事前予約がおすすめです。また、12月1日から24日まで、サンタズ・ハレ内に「Wrapped in Aloha」によるギフトラッピングステーションを設置します。詳細およびご予約は、https://whereissanta.com/mall/0919 をご覧ください。


    サンタへの手紙

    11月2日から12月24日まで、マウカウィング3階のキッズ・プレイエリア近くに設置された、ホリデー仕様の郵便ポスト「サンタへの手紙」では、子供たちがサンタにクリスマスの願いを書いて投函することができます。手紙を書くための便箋と封筒は無料でご利用いただけます。



    ホリデーエンターテイメント

    ホリデーシーズン中、アラモアナセンターでは音楽やダンスなどのライブパフォーマンスをお楽しみいただけます。

    ホリデーフラショー:11月27日から12月24日まで、センターステージで毎日午後3時に開催されるフラショーが、ホリデー仕様の特別プログラムに変わります。「ハワイアン・サンタ」や「ケ・アロハ・カリキマカ」など、伝統的なハワイアンソングとホリデーソングを織り交ぜた華やかなショーに加え、雪が舞うフィナーレもお楽しみいただけます。

    ケイキ・フラショー:毎週日曜日の午後3時に開催。子どもたちが、コンテンポラリーダンスやホリデーシーズンをテーマにしたさまざまなダンスを披露します。

    コミュニティパフォーマンス:11月から12月にかけて、地元の学校やハラウ、地域団体によるホリデーミュージックやフラなど、多彩なパフォーマンスがセンターステージで開催されます。

    • Press Release / Government / Public
    • 2026/11/10 (Tue)
    Vivinavi Naruto

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    The 52nd Otani-yaki Kiln Festival !

    The “52nd Oya-yaki Kiln Festival” will be held at six Oya-yaki pottery studios in Oya, Oasa-cho, Naruto City.

    This event is organized by the City of Naruto as part of its tourism promotion efforts, with the aim of allowing as many people as possible to experience the charm and diversity of Oya-yaki and to raise awareness of each pottery studio. !

    On the day of the event, you can enjoy great savings—20% off when paying in cash for eligible items, or 15% off with cashless payments—and you can also enjoy the Oya-yaki Gacha at each pottery studio. !

    It’s a two-day event that offers fun for a wide range of ages, from children to adults.

    Please be sure to invite your friends and family and come join us! !

    [Date and Time]
    November 14 ( Sat ) ~ 15 ( Sun ) 9:00 a.m. ~ 4:00 p.m.
    [Location]
    Oya-yaki Village (6 pottery studios) ( Oya, Oasa-cho, Naruto City )

    [Details]
    ① 20% off eligible items

    *15% off for cashless payments

    ② Oya-yaki Gacha ( Available at each pottery studio )

    ③ Horie North Elementary School ・ Oasa Junior High School Joint Exhibition and Sale ( Horie-Kita Elementary School )

    * November 14 ( Sat ) 9:30 a.m. ~ Held on this day only.

    ④ Famous Pottery Exhibition: Theme “Mugs”

    ⑤ At the Otani-yaki Cafeteria & Café ( Oasa Town Chamber of Commerce )

    * ③ ⑤ Ends when sold out

    [Contact Information]
    3 Nishidai, Oya, Oasa-cho, Naruto City, 779-0302

    Oasa-cho Chamber of Commerce and Industry ☎ 088-689-0204

    • Press Release / Government / Public
    • 2026/11/10 (Tue)
    Vivinavi Yotsukaido

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    We're hosting a real-life mystery-solving game for parents and children in Yotsukaido City

    On November 29, Reiwa 8 (, we will hold the “Parent-Child Live Mystery-Solving Game in Yotsukaido City: ~ The Inherited Four Guardian Deities and the Masters’ Trials ~” at Yotsukaido General Park.

    By peering into the booklet together and enjoying conversations while solving puzzles, families can spend a special day that’s a little different from their usual weekends. Why not join forces as a family and aim to pass the trials?


    Date and Time
    November 29, Reiwa 8 ( Sunday ) 10:00 AM ~ 5:00 PM ( Last check-in for start: 3:00 PM, last finish check-in at 5:00 PM )

    Location
    Yotsukaido General Park ( Registration at the Yotsukaido General Park Gymnasium )

    Target Audience
    Primarily elementary school children and their guardians *The event is designed to be enjoyable for participants outside the target age range as well

    Participation Fee
    Free *No reservation required, Duration: Approximately 2 hours

    What to Bring
    Indoor shoes

    Event Details
    The “Four Guardian Deities” who protect Yotsukaido. This story follows the participants as they take on the “Legendary Trial” bestowed by the “Grand Master” who raised the Four Gods. Children act as “Apprentice Adventurers” and parents as “Senior Adventurers,” working together to pass the trial.

    • Press Release / Life / Housing
    • 2026/11/08 (Sun)
    Vivinavi Hawaii

    【ブログ更新のお知らせ|ハワイのリフォーム2026完全ガイド】

    ハワイでご自宅やコンドミニアムのリフォームを検討されている方へ。

    今回のブログでは、ハワイのリフォームに関する費用の目安や工事期間、日本との施工事情の違い、パーミット(工事許可)、施工会社の選び方などをまとめてご紹介しています。

    また、キッチンやバスルームの改装、内装工事など、ハワイでリフォームを進める際に知っておきたいポイントも解説しています。

    ハワイでのリフォームやリノベーションをご検討中の方は、ぜひ参考にしてみてください!

    シノハラコンストラクションでは、住宅の修繕・リフォームから、店舗改装、新築工事まで幅広く対応しております。

    お見積もりやご相談もお気軽にお問い合わせください。

    無料お見積もり承ります!

    • Press Release / Life / Housing
    • 2026/11/08 (Sun)
    Vivinavi Hawaii

    【施工事例】古い一軒家がここまで変わる!ハワイ・マノアのフルリノベーション

    今回は、ハワイ・マノアにある築年数の古い一軒家をフルリノベーションした施工事例をご紹介します。

    長年使われてきた住宅が、外観からキッチン・室内までどのように生まれ変わったのか、施工前後の写真とともにご覧いただけます。

    今回の工事では、まだ使える部分は活かしてコストを抑えながら、キッチンや水回りなど必要な箇所はしっかりと改修。また、完成後には見えなくなる基礎部分の確認・補修も行いました。

    ハワイでは、立地の良い中古住宅を購入して、自分好みにリノベーションするという選択肢もあります。

    「古い家を購入してリノベーションしたい」
    「中古住宅の改修費用が気になる」
    「購入を検討している物件について相談したい」

    そんな方もぜひご覧ください!

    Shinohara Constructionでは、ハワイの住宅・コンドミニアム・店舗のリフォーム、リノベーションから新築工事まで幅広く対応しております。

    お見積もり・ご相談はお気軽にお問い合わせください。

    無料お見積もり承ります!

    • Press Release / Life / Housing
    • 2026/11/05 (Thu)
    Vivinavi Hawaii

    【ブログ更新致しました】マキキ新築プロジェクト公式リリースのお知らせ

    【ブログ更新のお知らせ】

    シノハラコンストラクションが手がける、マキキエリアの新築住宅プロジェクト「Makalawena on Ke'eaumoku」の公式ウェブサイトを正式公開しました!

    ダイヤモンドヘッドを望む全7戸の住宅プロジェクトです。

    今回のブログでは、プロジェクトの概要や特徴、公式サイト公開についてご紹介しています。

    ハワイでの不動産購入や新築住宅にご興味のある方は、ぜひご覧ください!

    • Press Release / Government / Public
    • 2026/11/05 (Thu)
    Vivinavi Yaizu

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    [75th Anniversary of City Incorporation] “Fish Festival” to Be Held on a Larger Scale

    This year, Yaizu City is expanding its “Fish Festival”—which offers food and hands-on experiences centered on fish and the ocean—to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the city’s incorporation.
    In addition to “food and beverage ・ and merchandise booths” featuring mainly local seafood products and “stage events” featuring special guests, there will be “hands-on activity areas” related to the ocean and fish, “public tours of three large vessels,” and more—making for two days where visitors can fully immerse themselves in the charms of Yaizu’s fish, fishing industry, and marine culture.



    This year marks the fourth edition of the
    Fish Festival
    , and following last year’s positive reception, it will once again be held over two consecutive days.
    SHIDA Marche ( Shinkin Chubu Transversal Road Connect ) , the Yaizu Regional Agricultural Cooperative Festival ( and the Oigawa Agricultural Cooperative ) will also be held simultaneously, showcasing the charms of Yaizu through a variety of events.

    Date and Time: November 14 ( Sat ) ・ 15 ( Sun ) 10:00 a.m. a> 3:00 p.m. * Cancelled in case of severe weather

    Venue: Special Event Area at Yaizu Fishing Port (Shinko), ( Shironokoshi Wharf )

    Activities: Food stalls, stage events, hands-on activities, etc. ( Main highlights are listed in the table below )

    Free distribution to visitors ( Limited to the first 750 servings each )

    ・ New startup collaboration product: “Yaizu Southern Bluefin Tuna and Green Onion Chanko Hot Pot” ( 14th )

    ・ Freshly Char-Grilled Bonito ( 15th )
    Public Viewing of 3 Vessels

    ・ [Yaizu Prefectural Fisheries High School] Training Vessel “Yaizu” ( Both days )

    ・ [Shimizu Regional Coast Guard Headquarters] Patrol Vessel “Fuji” ( 14th )

    ・ [Prefectural Fisheries ・ and Marine Technology Research Institute] Research Vessel “Suruga Maru” ( 15th )

    Stage event featuring special guests ( Titles omitted )

    Biology Writer ・ YouTuber “Hiroshi Hirasaka” Talk ・ Deadline Quiz ( 14th ) , 12th-generation “Gymnastics Brother” “Makoto Fukuo” – “Asobima Showtime” ! ( 15th ) and more, Numerous guests will appear

    Deep-sea Shark Dissection Show

    and a dissection demonstration of the a live dissection demonstration of an Ichihara velvet shark ( weighing approximately 20 kg ) ( on the 14th )

    Announcement of the Fish Fest official theme song
    Yaizu Machinaka Music ・ Ambassador Eisaku Matsuda performs the official theme song, “Song of Hope” ( 15th )

    • Press Release / Government / Public
    • 2026/11/05 (Thu)
    Vivinavi Narashi

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    Announcement Regarding the 13th Nara Grand Tea Ceremony: The Jukō Tea Ceremony

    In Nara—a place often considered the birthplace of the tea ceremony—we are hosting the 13th Nara Grand Tea Ceremony: Jukō Tea Ceremony in honor of ・ Jukō, a Muromachi-period tea master from Nara who founded “Wabi-cha.” We invite you to experience the dignified winter charm of this ancient capital while enjoying the culture of tea.

    1. Highlights of This Event
    Start of Advance Lottery Sales

    We will conduct an advance lottery sale for a limited number of tickets for Tea Ceremonies [I] and [II].
    By setting aside a period for advance registration prior to general sales, we aim to provide more opportunities for those wishing to participate.

    Start of Sales via the Hometown Tax Donation Program

    We will be selling sets combining multiple seats for Tea Parties [I], [II], and [III] as return gifts exclusive to the Nara City Hometown Tax Donation Program. By bundling seats from each event, we have created a package that allows you to enjoy multiple tea ceremonies.

    Special Event: “Evening Cocktail Event: Cha no Yo, Nara no Yoru”

    Set against the backdrop of Yoshiki-en’s historic garden and traditional Japanese-style rooms, we will serve three new cocktails made with Nara matcha by Mr. Michito Kaneko of LAMP BAR, paired with traditional sweets, allowing you to enjoy a special evening at Yoshiki-en.

    Official Jukō Tea Ceremony Tours Now on Sale

    Official tours departing from and returning to the Kanto region are now available.

    [Juko Tea Ceremony Official Tour: “A Winter Tradition in Nara ・: Attend the Juko Tea Ceremony and Experience the Hinamatsuri Festival at the Scenic Isuien Garden—2 Days”]

    Departure Date : February 10, Reiwa 9 《February 11: Tōdai-ji Temple, Shizudō Hall, and Kengyō-an Venue》




    Reservation Page

    2-Day Itinerary, Venues
    ・ Eight Shrines and Temples in Nara City

    ( Kasuga Taisha ・ Tōdai-ji ・ Gango-ji Daian-ji ・ Saidaiji ・ Toshodai-ji ・ Yakushi-ji ・ Hokke-ji )

      ・ “Kengyo-an ( Tōdai-ji ),” “Hassō-an ( Inside the Nara National Museum )” , “Naramachi Nigiwai no Ie,”

    “Shika no Fune ‘Mayu’”

    * For details, please refer to the attached “13th Nara Grand Tea Ceremony: Jukō Tea Ceremony—List of Tea and Refreshment Sessions ・”

    This marks the first collaboration between Tōshōdai-ji Temple and the Urasenke School.

    3 Organizer
    Jukō Tea Ceremony Executive Committee

    ( Composed of representatives from each temple and shrine and the Mayor of Nara Nara City ・ The Nara City Tourism Association serves as the secretariat )

    4 Participating Tea Ceremony Schools
    Omotesenke, Urasenke, Mushakoji Senke, Enshu-ryu, Sekishu-ryu, Yabuuchi-ryu, and Sohen-ryu

    5 Estimated number of attendees
    Approximately 2, 000 people

    6 Tea Ceremony Overview
    Tea Ceremony [I]

    [Price] 6,000 yen ( No refreshments ) ( Tax included ) 8, 000 yen ( With light refreshments ) ( Tax included )

    [Program] “Tea Ceremony ( Thick Tea ・ Thin Tea ( Tea Presentation ) ), Light Refreshments, Venue Tour”

    * Seven sessions per day

    [Venues] < Venues with light refreshments > Kasuga Grand Shrine ・ Tōdai-ji Temple ・ Daian-ji Temple ・ Yakushi-ji Temple ・ Hokke-ji Temple
    < Venues without dim sum > Gangō-ji ・ Tōshōdai-ji

    Tea Ceremony [Part 2]

    [Price] 5,000 yen ( tax included )

    [Details] “Tea Ceremony ( (Usucha )), Tour of the Venue”

    * Nine sessions per day

    [Venue] Kengyo-an ( Tōdai-ji ) ・ Hassō-an ( Inside the Nara National Museum )

    *The Hachisou-an event includes admission to the Nara National Museum

    Tea Ceremony [Attendance]

    [Price] Yoshikawa Munebumi Society Members: 2,000 yen ( (tax included) )

    Tea and Flower Arrangement Federation: 1, 000 yen ( tax included )

    [Details] “Tea Ceremony ( Usucha ), Venue Tour”

    * Eight sessions per day * The Tea and Flower Arrangement Federation will prepare and serve the tea

    [Venue] Naramachi Nigiwai no Ie

    [Special Event for Children]

    Parent-Child Grand Tea Ceremony

    [Price] 2,000 yen per group ( Tax included ) [Details] “Grand Tea Ceremony and Venue Tour” ★ Participants will receive a Shikamaro-kun gift *Limited quantities available* *Six sessions per day* *Adults may participate alone* Up to three children per guardian are free ( Open to elementary and junior high school students ・ and high school students ) 【Venue】 Saidaiji

    [Special Children’s Event]

    Children’s Tea Ceremony Class

    [Price] 500 yen per group ( Tax included ) [Description] A tea ceremony experience where participants learn the spirit of “omotenashi” (hospitality) through proper etiquette. *Four sessions per day* *One parent per child may attend free of charge* ( For elementary and junior high school students ) [Venue] Shika no Fune “Mayu”

    [Special Event]

    Evening Cocktail Event

    Tea Evening: A Night in Nara

    [Price] 5,000 yen ( Tax included )

    [Details] Set against the backdrop of Yoshiki-en’s historic gardens and traditional Japanese-style rooms, enjoy Nara’s matcha, fine sake, and sweets as part of a modern social experience

    * Two sessions per day

    [Venue] Yoshiki-en

    7. Public Viewings at Various Shrines and Temples
    Kasuga Taisha / Special Worship at the Main Hall within the Corridor
    Tōdai-ji / Great Buddha Hall

    Gango-ji / Gokuraku-dō ( Gokuraku-dō 6a>

    Daian-ji Temple / Hidden Buddha: Standing Statue of Bato Kannon ( ) Special Exhibition >

    Saidaiji Temple / Main Hall ・ Shio-do Hall ( Shio- ) ・ Aizen-dō ( )

    Tōshōdai-ji /  Kondo and others

    Yakushiji Temple / Hakuho Temple Complex ( )

    Hokke-ji Temple / Main Hall ・ Jiko-den Hall

    * Admission is granted upon presentation of a same-day ticket.

    * On open days, each temple and shrine hosts a tea ceremony [I] ・ [II] ( Kengyo-an ) ・ [Parent-Child Grand Tea Ceremony] are held only on specific days.

    8 Official Tours
    Juko Tea Ceremony Official Tour: “A Winter Tradition in Nara ・: Attend the Juko Tea Ceremony and Visit the Hinamatsuri Festival at the Scenic Isuien Garden—2-Day Tour”

    Itinerary Reiwa 9, February 10 ( Wed ) ~ 11 ( Thu Holiday )

    Places to Visit: Tōshōdai-ji Temple, Kasuga Taisha Shrine, the scenic spot Isuien Garden, etc.

    Tea Ceremony Venue Tōdai-ji Temple, Shizudō Hall, Kengyō-an

    Accommodation Nara Hotel

    Tour Price 220, 000 yen ( Tax included )

    Departure/Arrival Points Tokyo Station ・ Shinagawa Station ・ Shin-Yokohama Station
    Sold by Hankyu Travel Co., Ltd. Media Sales Division 1

    9 [Special Event] Evening Cocktail Event: “Cha no Yo” – A Night in Nara
    Date: February 11, Reiwa 9 ( Thu ・ Holiday )
    Location: Yoshiki-en

    Price: 5, 000 yen ( (tax included) )

    Details: Set against the backdrop of Yoshiki-en’s historic gardens and traditional Japanese-style rooms, LAMP BAR’s Michito Kaneko will serve three new cocktails made with Nara matcha, paired with traditional sweets, allowing you to enjoy a special experience at Yoshiki-en.


    *For illustrative purposes only
    *As this event involves the serving of alcohol, participants under the age of 20 are not permitted to attend.

    *Two sessions per day ( 20 guests per session )


    ◆LAMP BAR: Michito Kaneko Profile

    A leading Japanese bartender highly acclaimed both domestically and internationally

    for his exceptional skills and original creativity. Special Tourism Ambassador for Nara City.

    Selected as “World Class Bartender of the Year” in 2015, he is promoting a new vision of nightlife from Nara to the world.

    10 Hometown Tax Donation
    We are offering a set combining multiple seats from the Tea Ceremonies [I], [II], and [III] as a return gift exclusive to the Nara City Hometown Tax Donation program. By bundling seats from each session, this set allows you to enjoy multiple tea ceremonies.

    < Where to Apply > Rakuten Hometown Tax

    < Sales Period > November 4, Reiwa 8 ( Wed ) ~ January 5, Reiwa 9 ( Tue ) 6a>

    Hometown Tax Donation Application
    ◆ Hometown Tax Donation Gift Lineup


    11 How to Apply
    Advance Lottery Sale

    < Application > Online application only *Applications cannot be made by phone.

    < Online Application > Reiwa 8, November 24 ( Tue ) 10:00 AM 6a> December 1, Reiwa 8 ( Tue ) 4:00 PM

    Acceptance : 24 hours a>
    < Lottery Results Announcement ・ Payment Period >

    December 2, Reiwa 8 6a> Wed ) ~ December 6, Reiwa 8 ( Sun )

    General Sale

    < Registration > By phone or online

    < Registration by phone 6a> December 15, Reiwa 8 ( Tue ) ~ February 12, Reiwa 9 ( Fri ) a>
    Registration : 10:00 AM ~ 4:00 PM ☎ 050 - 1741 - 71 14

    *Excluding Saturdays ・, Sundays ・, holidays, and the year-end and New Year’s holidays ( (December 29 ~, January 3, and Wednesdays ・ other than November 25 except December 16

    Wednesdays ) are excluded.

    < Online Registration > Reiwa 8, December 15 ( Tue ) 10:00 a.m. 6a> February 12, Reiwa 9 ( Fri ) 4:00 p.m.

    Registration : 24 hours

    *Tickets for the “Parent-Child Grand Tea Ceremony” are also available via the official Nara City app, “SHIKA no ASHIATO.”


    Online registration: Juko Tea Ceremony website

    Contact:
    Tourism and Economy Department, Tourism Strategy Section Phone : 0742-34-4739

    Nara City Tourism Association Phone: 0742-30-0230

    • Press Release / Life / Housing
    • 2026/11/04 (Wed)
    Vivinavi Hawaii

    【施工事例】古い一軒家がここまで変わる!ハワイ・マノアのフルリノベーション

    今回は、ハワイ・マノアにある築年数の古い一軒家をフルリノベーションした施工事例をご紹介します。

    長年使われてきた住宅が、外観からキッチン・室内までどのように生まれ変わったのか、施工前後の写真とともにご覧いただけます。

    今回の工事では、まだ使える部分は活かしてコストを抑えながら、キッチンや水回りなど必要な箇所はしっかりと改修。また、完成後には見えなくなる基礎部分の確認・補修も行いました。

    ハワイでは、立地の良い中古住宅を購入して、自分好みにリノベーションするという選択肢もあります。

    「古い家を購入してリノベーションしたい」
    「中古住宅の改修費用が気になる」
    「購入を検討している物件について相談したい」

    そんな方もぜひご覧ください!

    Shinohara Constructionでは、ハワイの住宅・コンドミニアム・店舗のリフォーム、リノベーションから新築工事まで幅広く対応しております。

    お見積もり・ご相談はお気軽にお問い合わせください。

    無料お見積もり承ります!

    • Press Release / Media
    • 2026/11/03 (Tue)
    Vivinavi Narita

    びびなびハワイでは「まち歩き」の誌面を発行しました! / Vivinavi Hawaii published a printed publication “City Walk (Machiaruki).

    びびなびハワイでは「まち歩き」(ハワイ地域情報)の誌面を発行しました!ウェブ版では誌面に載っていない記事もたくさんご覧いただけます。ワイキキのマガジンラック、日本のハワイ関連店舗、旅行代理店、ウェディング会社、成田空港ラウンジなどにも設置させていただいております。店舗やラックなどで見かけたら、ぜひお持ち帰りください。
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    電子版はこちらから
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    日本配布先:東京、千葉、神奈川、北海道、宮城、愛知、京都、大阪、岡山、愛媛、福岡

    #びびなびハワイ #まち歩き #ハワイおでかけ #ホノルル #ワイキキ #ハワイ地域情報 #ハワイ観光情報 #ハワイ情報 #ハワイグルメ #ハワイレストラン #ハワイガイド #ハワイ旅行情報

    Vivinavi Hawaii published a printed publication “City Walk (Machiaruki).” If you find it at the store or magazine racks, please take it home. You can find more articles on the website.
    https://hawaii.vivinavi.com/ss

    Check out the digital books here:
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    * Sorry, all articles are written in Japanese only.
    * You can find “City Walk (Machiaruki)” at the travel and wedding agencies in Tokyo, Japan.

    #VivinaviHawaii #CityWalk #Machiaruki #Hawaiitrip #Honolulu #Waikiki #Hawaiilocalinfo #Hawaiitourism #Hawaiiinfo

    • Press Release / Life / Housing
    • 2026/10/30 (Fri)
    Vivinavi Hawaii

    【ブログ更新致しました】マキキ新築プロジェクト公式リリースのお知らせ

    【ブログ更新のお知らせ】

    シノハラコンストラクションが手がける、マキキエリアの新築住宅プロジェクト「Makalawena on Ke'eaumoku」の公式ウェブサイトを正式公開しました!

    ダイヤモンドヘッドを望む全7戸の住宅プロジェクトです。

    今回のブログでは、プロジェクトの概要や特徴、公式サイト公開についてご紹介しています。

    ハワイでの不動産購入や新築住宅にご興味のある方は、ぜひご覧ください!

    • Press Release / Media
    • 2026/10/30 (Fri)
    Vivinavi Hawaii

    This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)

    Ala Moana Center Announces New Stores and Entertainment Venues

    Honolulu, Hawaii — Ala Moana Center, owned and operated by GGP ・, continues to welcome new tenants as part of its efforts to further enhance its shopping, dining, and entertainment offerings. “Camilla,” an Australian luxury fashion brand making its Hawaii debut, and “Fantasy Claw,” a crane game facility modeled after Japanese arcades, are scheduled to open. Additionally, “Kaikoa ・ Gallery,” “Kids ・ City ・ Adventure,” “Nara,” and “Pop Mart” have also opened.

    New stores scheduled to open soon


    Camilla – Mall Level 2, Eva Wing

    ( Scheduled to open November 12, 2026 )

    A luxury fashion brand from Australia “Camilla” is known for its limited-edition prints in vibrant colors and original designs inspired by her travels around the world. Founded by designer and creative director Camilla ・ Franks, each collection reflects her own travel experiences. The delicate embellishments and handcrafted details created by the brand’s artisans are another key attraction, giving each item the presence of a wearable work of art.



    To commemorate its debut in Hawaii, Camilla is unveiling a limited-edition print titled “The Age of Aloha.” Items featuring this print—including kaftans, dresses, and graphic T-shirts—will be available exclusively at the boutique in Ala Moana Center and select retailers in Hawaii.


    Fantasy Cloth – 2nd Floor, Mall Level, Mauka Wing

    ( Scheduled to open in December 2026 )

    Inspired by Japanese arcades, where you can enjoy colorful crane games. It blends the nostalgia of classic crane games with the latest technology and vibrant designs. Created by two individuals passionate about gaming, this venue offers a wide variety of prizes, allowing you to test your skills while aiming for special prizes. It’s an entertainment spot that appeals to a wide range of ages, bringing the charm of classic arcades to a new generation.


    Additionally, as previously announced, the luxury wellness ・ recovery studio “BB Wellness,” which offers wellness services such as saunas, cold baths, and personal training, is scheduled to open later this month. Furthermore, in November, “Molly ・ Tea,” a tea brand known for its jasmine-infused drinks, is also scheduled to open.

    Newly Opened Stores


    Kaikōa ・ Gallery – Street Level 1F, Eva Wing

    A gallery showcasing contemporary artworks by renowned local and international artists. Spanning approximately 8,000 square feet ( (approximately 745 square meters )), this vibrant space features a diverse collection, open artist studios, and private event spaces, offering an accessible art experience right in the heart of Honolulu.



    Kids ・ City ・ Adventure – Mall Level 2, Mauka Wing

    Honolulu’s largest indoor playground, where the whole family can have fun. Spanning over 42,000 square feet ( (approximately 3,900 square meters )), this vast space features multi-level play structures, slides, an indoor zip line, trampolines, and play areas that spark the imagination—all designed so children can move their bodies to their heart’s content and have a blast. In addition to staff-supervised temporary childcare, private party rooms, and a coat check service, the facility also features the Kids ・ City ・ Café, which serves fresh food and handcrafted drinks.



    Nara – Level 3F, Eva Wing

    A modern beauty & wellness facility inspired by Hawaii’s diverse culture and Korean beauty trends. In addition to facial and body spa treatments, personalized skin consultations, eyelash services, and permanent makeup, we offer a selection of Korean beauty products, curated wellness items, and gift items. As a comfortable space for self-care and relaxation, we offer a new beauty & wellness experience at Ala Moana Center.



    Pop Mart – Level 3F, Eva Wing

    Founded in 2010, Pop Mart is a brand that has garnered global attention in the fields of pop culture and entertainment. Known for its designer art toys, blind boxes, and collectible figures, the brand features collaborations with original artists and licensed collections inspired by popular entertainment, anime, video games, and contemporary art. With new products constantly being added—including limited-edition items and collector’s items beloved by fans—you’ll enjoy new discoveries every time you visit. The Ala Moana Center store marks Pop Mart’s first location in Hawaii, offering locals and tourists alike a unique shopping experience that is truly one-of-a-kind to the brand.

    Store Relocation


    Bulgari – Relocated to the 2nd floor of the mall, in the Eva Wing

    The Italian luxury jewelry brand “Bulgari” has has relocated to a new store of approximately 3,477 square feet ( (approximately 323 square meters )) within Ala Moana Center. Founded in Rome in 1884, Bulgari is known for its exceptional craftsmanship, bold designs, and vibrant use of gemstones. The new store features the brand’s signature collections—including “Serpenti,” “Diva Dream,” “Tubogas,” “Bee ・ Zero One,” and “Octo”—as well as fine jewelry, watches, and handbags. Reflecting Roman tradition, the store features a harmonious blend of sophisticated architectural details, marble accents, and contemporary design, offering a premium shopping experience.



    SOHA ・ Living – Relocated to Level 3F, Eva Wing

    “SoHa ・ Living,” a lifestyle brand known for its Hawaiian-inspired designs, has relocated to a new store within Ala Moana Center. The store offers a wide selection of home décor, gifts, and accessories inspired by tropical islands, the beach, and Hawaii. From cushions, wall hangings, and candles to kitchenware, books, and stationery, the store features a variety of items that evoke the island lifestyle. The store also features an extensive “SoHa ・ Keiki” collection for children, offering children’s clothing, toys, books, and home decor items. Among thousands of products, you can find unique gifts, decorative accents, and souvenirs that capture the essence of Hawaii.



    For more information about Ala Moana Center, please visit the official Japanese website ( www.alamoanacenter.com/ ja) or follow Ala Moana Center on X @AlaMoanaCtrJP, Facebook, and Instagram @AlaMoanaCenterJP.

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    About Ala Moana Center

    Located in Honolulu, Hawaii—at the heart of the Pacific—Ala Moana Center is one of the world’s largest open-air ・ shopping centers Since opening in 1959, “Ala Moana Center” has been a bustling hub for shopping and socializing, attracting many locals and tourists alike. Boasting 2.4 million square feet (approximately 223,000 square meters) of retail space, the center features over 350 diverse stores, including Bloomingdale’s, Nordstrom, Macy’s, and Target, as well as some of the world’s leading luxury brands, locally owned boutiques, and over 160 dining options—a total of more than 350 diverse stores—and attracts a cumulative total of 53 million visitors annually. The name “Ala Moana Center” means “the way to the sea,” and true to its name, it is located right next to Ala Moana ・ Beach Park ( at 1450 Ala Moana Boulevard, Honolulu, Hawaii 96814 ).

    • Press Release / Life / Housing
    • 2026/10/29 (Thu)
    Vivinavi Hawaii

    YouTubeチャンネルをスタートしました!

    ハワイの日系ゼネコン会社として、普段なかなか見ることのできない建設現場の裏側や、日々の仕事の様子をYouTubeで発信しています!

    現在進行中のマキキエリアでの新築住宅プロジェクトの様子や、ハワイならではの家づくりについてもご紹介しています。

    これからも現場のリアルな様子をお届けしていきますので、ぜひチャンネル登録していただけると嬉しいです!

    YouTubeチャンネル「ハワイの大工 ケイコ」

    https://youtube.com/@hawaiidaiku_keiko

    • Press Release / Government / Public
    • 2026/10/29 (Thu)
    Vivinavi Itabashi

    This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)

    Creating New Value Through Agriculture in Itabashi: The 49th Itabashi Agricultural Festival !

    Itabashi Ward will hold the “49th Itabashi Agricultural Festival” over two days, from Saturday, November 14, Reiwa 8 ( to Sunday, November 15 ・ ( ), in the area around Akatsuka Gymnasium Street ( and the vicinity of 6-chome, Akatsuka, Itabashi Ward ).

    The Itabashi Agricultural Festival is one of the “Four Major Itabashi Events,” alongside the Itabashi Ward Festival, the Itabashi Fireworks Festival, and the Itabashi City Marathon. As the ward’s largest agricultural event—where visitors can fully enjoy the “autumn harvest” even in the heart of Tokyo—it attracts many people from both within and outside the ward every year.

    The theme of this year’s Agricultural Festival is “Creating New Value: Urban Agriculture in Itabashi.” The event aims to convey the diverse charms of urban agriculture, foster interest in agriculture and connections with the local community, and create new value for urban agriculture in Itabashi.

    Highlights include the opening parade featuring the festival’s symbol, the “Vegetable Treasure Ship,” a direct sale of locally grown produce (which is sure to sell out by mid-morning), dances and mikoshi ・ by local residents, traditional folk performances, and local gourmet food stalls run by partner municipalities—the two-day event is packed with activities.

    Events requiring advance registration
    「 Daikon radish ・ and carrot harvesting experiences 」 「 Free tasting of kenchin-jiru 「 The “Treasure Hunt on the Vegetable Treasure Ship” 」 is now closed for registration.

    Details
     [Date and Time]

    November 14, Reiwa 8 ( Saturday ) 11:30 ~ 16: 00 ( The opening parade begins at 1:00 PM )

    November 15 ( Sunday ) 10: 00 ~ 3:30 PM ( The group taiko performance starts at 9:45 AM )

     [Location]

    Area around Akatsuka Gymnasium Street

    ( Akatsuka Gymnasium Street, Akatsuka Gymnasium, (※) Shimo-Akatsuka Elementary School, Agricultural Experience Farm, (※) Akatsuka Branch Office )

    (※) Some event venues have changed

    As in previous years, “Akatsuka Elementary School”—which is typically used as the third venue for the Itabashi Agricultural Festival—is undergoing renovation work to extend its service life. Consequently, as was the case last year, we will use “Shimo-Akatsuka Elementary School” as the third venue and “Akatsuka Branch Office” as the fifth venue.

    Please cooperate with traffic restrictions
    November 14 ( Sat ) 12:00 ~ 17: 00 ・ November 15 ( Sun ) 9:00 ~ 16 : 30, portions of Akatsuka Gymnasium Street and surrounding roads will be closed to traffic. In addition, during the event, restrictions on bicycle access will be in place in certain areas; we appreciate your cooperation.

    Organizer, etc.
    Organizer : Itabashi Ward

    In cooperation with : JA Tokyo Aoba

    • Press Release / Travel / Leisure
    • 2026/10/28 (Wed)
    Vivinavi Hawaii

    This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)

    "XploreRide," Hawaii's First Immersive XR Entertainment Bus Tour, Unveils a New World of Horror — Halloween Campaign Offers Free Early Access to the Horror Experience Debuting This Winter —

    Hawaii HIS Corporation (, headquartered : in Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.A.—hereinafter referred to as HIS Hawaii )—will launch an entirely new, spine-chilling immersive horror experience as part of “XploreRide Hawaii produced by NAKED INC.”—Hawaii’s first tourism entertainment tour utilizing XR technology. Designed to push the boundaries of thrilling experiences that blend the virtual and the real, this groundbreaking attraction will redefine the concept of entertainment for both locals and tourists.

    To celebrate this upcoming release, we are launching a limited-time “XploreRide Halloween Special Campaign”—perfect for kicking off the spooky season.

    “XploreRide Halloween Special Campaign”
    1. Book “XploreRide,” Hawaii’s first immersive XR entertainment bus tour, using the 30% off promo code.
    2. On the day of the tour, every member of your group will receive an exclusive free invitation to be among the first to experience “XploreRide’s” new horror content, set to be released this winter.
    • Campaign Period : October 27, 2026 ~ November 7, 2026
    • Promotional Code : HORROR

    “XploreRide Hawaii ( Explore ・ Ride Hawaii )” *Details on the new horror content are scheduled to be announced this winter.
    Number of trips : 6 trips per day
    Capacity : 40 people
    Duration : Approx. 45 minutes
    Route : Waikiki Area ( Approx. 10.3 km )
    Tour Languages : Japanese, English
    Age Requirement : 7 years and older ( Under 18 : Must be accompanied by someone 18 or older )
    Participation Fee : Starting at 24.99* ( Prices vary depending on availability ) *An online booking fee will be charged separately to participants.
    Official Instagram : @XploreRideHawaii

    Starting with its grand opening in Hawaii in July 2025, “XploreRide” launched “XploreRide New York” in Manhattan this past August and continues to expand with exciting developments in various locations. “XploreRide New York” celebrates the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States through historical digital storytelling. While this East Coast attraction transports passengers into the world of New York’s inspiring history, a new production set to debut exclusively in Hawaii this winter will highlight the versatility of XR technology and deliver a completely different, spine-chilling entertainment experience. With the introduction of this immersive XR horror experience, “XploreRide” expands Hawaii’s nightlife options, offering both tourists and locals a new way to enjoy Hawaii after dark.


    [Hawaii HIS Corporation]
    Since establishing its base in Hawaii in 1991, HIS Hawaii has been committed to helping visitors experience and enjoy Hawaii’s nature, culture, history, and industries, with the goal of contributing to the development of Hawaii’s tourism industry and the revitalization of the local economy. Together with the Hawaii Tourism Authority and local organizations, we are committed to promoting responsible ・ tourism through “Malamalama Hawaii” and contributing to the advancement of sustainable tourism.

    In addition, we regularly provide the latest local information and updates on Hawaii through “LeaLea Magazine,” “LeaLea Web,” “LeaLea Hawaii TV,” and various social media platforms. We also sell specialty products from across Japan at our “Ala Moana Store,” offer various package tours to Japan and Asia, and and the opening and operation of “Hawaii ・ Square”—which includes a real estate business—・ we will collaborate with our local partner companies to contribute to the local community as a Japanese-affiliated company rooted in Hawaii, going beyond the scope of the tourism industry.

    ■ Official Website https:// www.lealeaweb.com
    ■ Official YouTube Channel: LeaLea Hawaii TV
    ■ Official Instagram: @ lealeahawaii
    ■ Official X @lealeahawaii
    ■ Corporate Website https://www.his-hawaii.com

    • Press Release / Government / Public
    • 2026/10/28 (Wed)
    Vivinavi Ikebukuro

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    "Nakano × Suginami × Toshima Anime ・ Manga Festival 2026 in Toshima" to Be Held !

    Toshima Ward will host the “Nakano × Suginami × Toshima Anime ・ Manga Festival 2026 in Toshima” starting on November 1 ( ), in the Minami-Nagasaki area, home to Tokiwa-so, the ・ “Manga Mecca.”

    About the “Nakano × Suginami × Toshima Anime ・ Manga Festival 2026”
    This event is a collaboration between Nakano Ward—a hub for facilities, industries, and culture related to manga, anime, and subculture— Suginami Ward, and Toshima Ward—areas that serve as a hub for facilities, industries, and culture related to manga, anime, and subculture—in collaboration with the Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry. With each ward serving as a venue, the festival will feature a variety of events celebrating manga and anime. Through a public-private partnership, the initiative aims to promote the appeal of these three wards and foster a lively, vibrant atmosphere ・ in the local communities.

    Events to Enjoy Manga ・ and Anime
    In this ward, we will host the awards ceremony ・ and exhibition for the “Tokiwa-so Town 4-Panel Manga Grand Prix,” for which entries were accepted this summer, as well as as well as manga drawing classes for elementary school students and older. We will also host a special talk show featuring ・ Mr. Heki, the original creator of the anime “Kamiina Botan: When She’s Drunk, She’s Like a Lily.”

    Additionally, from Sunday, November 1 ( ) through Monday, January 11 ( ・ (a national holiday) ), we will also hold a digital stamp rally where participants can collect stamps by visiting spots featuring designer manhole covers and anime ・ and manga-themed locations set up across the three wards to receive a gift.

    Comment from a Ward Official
    Regarding the event, a ward official stated, “This year, the three wards are once again collaborating to host the Anime ・ Manga Festival 2026. In the ‘Nakano × Suginami × Toshima Digital Stamp Rally,’ collecting stamps will allow you to obtain photo frames featuring characters from the three wards, so you can take photos with them. This stamp rally is packed with the charm of the three wards, so please be sure to participate,” they said.

    Toshima Ward Events
    The 6th “Tokiwa-so Town 4-Panel Manga Grand Prix” Awards Ceremony ・ Exhibition of Award-Winning Works
    The awards ceremony for the 6th “Tokiwa-so Town 4-Panel Manga Grand Prix,” for which entries were accepted this past summer, will be held on November 8 at the Shiina-cho Ward Residents’ Plaza. In addition, prior to the awards ceremony, the winning entries will be announced on the event’s official website and exhibited at venues such as the Tokiwa-so Manga Museum.

    [Awards Ceremony]

    Date and Time : November 8, Reiwa 8 (Sun) 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

    Location : Shiina-cho Community Plaza ( 4 -29-10 )

    [Exhibition of Award-Winning Works]

    Dates : November 1 ( (Sun) ) ~ – 23 ( (Mon) ・ )

    Venue : Tokiwa-so Manga Museum ( 3-9 Minami-Nagasaki, Toshima Ward -22 )

    Tokiwa-so Street Showa Retro Museum ( 3-4 Minami-Nagasaki, Toshima Ward -10 )

    Details : https://tokiwaso.tokyo/tml/yonkoma/ index.html

    Shiunso Presents: Manga Class “The Power of Manga”
    Participants and alumni of the “Shion-so Utilization Project”—which supports young people aspiring to become manga artists in the local community by utilizing “Shion-so,” the residence where Fujio Akatsuka rented a room while also living at Tokiwa-so—will teach children how to draw manga.

    Date and Time : November 8, Reiwa 8 ( Sunday ) 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

    Location : Shiina-cho Community Center

    Target Audience : Elementary school students and older ( Adults welcome ) * Advance registration required ( Limited to the first 20 participants )

    Details : https://www.city.toshima.lg.jp/424/ 2609241623.html

    Anime “Kamiina Botan: When She’s Drunk, She’s Like a Lily” Special Talk Show with Original Author ・ Mr. Heki
    Original Author ・ Mr. Heki himself will share the thoughts he poured into the work, as well as stories you can only hear here—such as the Toshima Ward Zoshigaya Former Missionary House* —a model for the striking buildings featured in the story—and much more.

    ( ※ ) Built in Meiji 40 by American missionary McCalleb as his private residence, this is the oldest surviving modern Western-style wooden building in the ward. It was designated as a Tokyo Metropolitan Tangible Cultural Property in Heisei 11.

    Date and Time : November 15, Reiwa 8 ( Sunday ) 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM ※ Registration Closed

    Location : Shiina-cho Community Plaza

    Details : https:// www.city.toshima.lg.jp/424/2608281433. html

    Toshima Exchange City Plaza
    Municipalities with ties to Toshima Ward will gather in the Tokiwa-so neighborhood to showcase the area’s charm.

    The “Rainbow of Dreams” event !

    Date and Time : November 15, Reiwa 8 ( Sunday ) 12:00 PM to 5: 00

    Location : Minami-Nagasaki Hanasaki Park (Tokiwa-so Park) ( 3-9 Minami-Nagasaki, Toshima Ward -22 )

    Nakano × Suginami × Toshima Digital Stamp Rally
    Anime ・ We are hosting a digital stamp rally that takes you through Nakano Ward—brimming with the charm of manga culture—・ Suginami Ward ・ and Toshima Ward.

    By visiting spots related to design manhole covers installed in each ward, as well as anime ・ manga ・ and subculture-related spots set up in each ward. Depending on the number of stamps you collect, you can enter a raffle to win original merchandise and prizes that highlight the unique characteristics of each ward.

    Dates and Times : November 1, Reiwa 8 (Sun) ~ January 11, Reiwa 9\ (Mon ・ Holiday)

    Details : https://www.city.tokyo-nakano.lg.jp/kanko/city-promotion/stamp. html

    Nakano × Suginami × Toshima Anime ・ Manga Fest 2026 in Toshima
    Details https://www.city.toshima.lg.jp/424/miryoku/gyoji/manga_anime_fes.html

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    Vivinavi Itabashi

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    ~ Connections Expand: Building Bridges to the Future ~ The 30th Itabashi Industrial Expo !

    Ita-bashi Ward will host the “30th Itabashi Industrial Expo,” one of the largest industrial festivals in the Johoku district, for three days from Thursday, November 5, Reiwa 8, through Saturday, November 7. On November 5 and 6, the event will feature “Business Days,” during which 95 companies ・ and organizations—primarily from the ward’s manufacturing sector—will showcase their outstanding products and technologies. November 7 will be designated as “Public Day,” where children, who represent the future, can learn about the ward’s industries and technological capabilities while having fun.

    On the first day of Business Days, Takayuki Kumada, CEO of Blue Innovation Co., Ltd.—with which the ward has signed a partnership agreement—and Ward Mayor Ken Sakamoto will take the stage to lead a talk session on social implementation experiments involving drones. Additionally, on the second day, seminars on design-driven management and other sessions will be held, presenting events aimed at fostering innovation from various perspectives over the course of two days.

    On Public Day, November 7, while highlighting the appeal of Itabashi’s renowned optical industry, we will offer approximately 50 hands-on programs—including an experiential workshop on creating “things that glow”—allowing parents and children to “see ・ touch ・ and experience” for themselves.

    Date & Time ・ Location
    [Date & Time] November 5 (Thu) ・ 6 (Fri) 10 : 00 ~ 17 : 00

    November 7 ( Sat ) 12 : 00 ~ 16 : 00

    [Location] Itabashi Ward Uemura Memorial Kaga Sports Center (1 - 10 - 5 Kaga, Itabashi Ward, Tokyo)

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    [Machida City, Tokyo] “Machida City Disaster Prevention Festival 2026” to Be Held

    With the goal of raising disaster preparedness awareness among people of all ages, the city will host the “Machida City Disaster Prevention Festival 2026,” a hands-on disaster prevention event focused on being “fun” and “educational.”

    ■ Date and Time
    November 1 ( (Sun) ) 10:00 a.m. ~ – 3:00 p.m.
    ■ Venue
    ・ Machida Shibahiro ( 1-20 Nakamachi -23 )

    ・ Machida Municipal Machida Daiichi Elementary School ( 1-23 Nakamachi -20-30 )

    *For details, please visit the Machida City website (URL on the right).

    https://www.city.machida.tokyo.jp/kurashi/bouhan/bousai/earthquake/taisaku/bousaifesta. html

    ■ Details

    Flyer
    1 ) Hands-on activities by disaster prevention organizations ・ Exhibition Booths

    ・ Disaster Preparedness Workshop Booths for Parents and Children to Enjoy Together



    ・ TBS drama series “TOKYO MER ~ The Mobile Emergency Rescue

    Unit ~ ” ER Car Exhibition

    ・ Exhibition of disaster response vehicles from disaster prevention agencies ・ Ride-along Experience


    ・ Food stalls by the Machida Food Truck Association

    ・ Disaster Prevention Quiz Rally

    ( 2 ) Lecture ・ Show

    ・ Ms. Tamami Sakaguchi × Talk show featuring Mr. Mitsuharu Sato
    “Making Disaster Preparedness Part of Everyday Life”

    ・ Talk by parenting influencer Yuki Kinoshita

    Session: “Parent-Child Disaster Preparedness”

    ・ “Linear Precipitation Zones and Typhoons” by Meteorologist Shun Hirose

    “What Is Wind?” ?

    ・ Tokyo Metropolitan Government Seminar: “You’ll Be Safe If You Go to an Evacuation Shelter ? ”

    ・ Demonstration of a lithium-ion battery catching fire

    ・ Rescue drill by the Machida Fire Department Special Rescue Team

    ・ Disaster rescue dog demonstration

    * Raffle at the end of talk shows and discussion sessions

    Event details ( Prizes available )

    ■ Organized by
    Disaster Prevention Division

    ■ Participating Organizations ・ Companies ( Titles omitted ・ Listed in no particular order
    Machida City Volunteer Fire Department, Tokyo Fire Department Machida Fire Station, Tamagawa University Student Disaster Prevention Volunteer Corps, ( One organization ) Machida City Construction Industry Association, ( Yu ) Car Rescue Tsukamoto, Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department Machida Police Station, Machida City Citizens’ Safety Division, Tokyo Water Group, Tokyo Metropolitan Government Minami-Tama Eastern Construction Office, Tokyo Electric Power Company Power Grid ( Co., Ltd. ), Machida City Plumbing Contractors’ Cooperative, Tokyo Gas ( Co., Ltd. ), Tokyo Gas Network ( Co., Ltd. ), Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Kanagawa Branch, East Japan Corrugated Cardboard Industry Association, NPO Voluntary ・ Architects ・ Network, ( Incorporated Association ) Tokyo LP Gas Association, LINE Yahoo ( Co., Ltd. ), Machida Dog and Cat Guardian Network, ( Japan Kennel Club, ) Gion Co., Ltd., ( ), Tokyo Metropolitan Machida High School, ( Sanwa Co., Ltd., ) Meiji Co., Ltd., ( Unidi Sagamiono Store, Morinaga & Co., ( Inc. ), ( Hirose Shokai, ) Inc., ( Kenyu, ) Inc., Mainichi ( Co., Ltd. ), Machida City Midwives Association, ( Co., Ltd. ) Port Emotion Love Fami Secretariat, Epista Corporation, Machida City Pharmacists Association, ( Ichisha ) Japan Auto Camping Association, Tent Factory, Toyota Mobility Tokyo ( Co., Ltd. ), East Japan Mitsubishi Motors Sales ( Co., Ltd. ), “5,000 Mats in 5 Days Project,” Yajima Tatami Shop, Ezaki Glico ( Co., Ltd. ), Nomura Real Estate Life & Sports ( Co., Ltd. ), Japan Ground Self-Defense Force 1st Engineering Battalion, Tokyo Fire Department, ( Co., Ltd. ) Midoriyama Studio ・ City, ( Ichizai ) Tokyo Fire Association, Machida City Council of Social Welfare

    ■ Machida City, Tokyo

    Population: approx. 430,000, Machida City is located in the southern part of Tokyo, about a 30-minute train ride from the city center.

    The area around Machida Station is lined with large commercial complexes, and the traditional shopping district that has thrived for many years remains vibrant. A short distance from the station, you’ll find plenty of nature, including rural mountain scenery, lush green parks, and farmland where local vegetables are grown.

    It’s a city where you can enjoy both the convenience of urban life and the beauty of nature.

    ■ Machida City Website

    https://www.city.machida.tokyo.jp/

    ■ Machida City Official ( X )

    https://twitter.com/ machida_cp

    ■ Machida Child-Rearing Website

    https://kosodate-machida.tokyo.jp/ index.html

    ■ Machida City Promotion ( Official Machida City ) @ machida_cp

    Instagram https://www.instagram.com/machida_cp/

    City Promotion Website https://keeponloving-machida.com/

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