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27 February 2019 08:39
Full Calendar of Cultural Events Including Artistic Portable Shrines and Dramatic Horseback Archery. See Japan’s Traditional Culture up Close at Spring Festivals

Many annual festivals are held across Japan. We introduce various Spring Festivals, accessible via Tobu Railways, that give you a chance to view traditional Japanese culture up close. Whether looking at artistic portable shrines, the samurai art of Yabusame (horseback archery), or the intricate beauty of bonsai, which is popular overseas, there is much of value for visitors to enjoy.
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31 January 2019 01:26
- Ideal Day Trip from Tokyo - Leave Your Worries Behind with the Spectacular Displays of Spring Flowers

Japan offers a wide range of beautiful scenery depending on the season. Spring, a season of beautiful colors, is particularly recommended. Below, we introduce a number of outstanding flower-viewing spots in the Ryomo area, accessible via Tobu railway lines. Floral highlights include sweeping views of wisteria, azalea, nemophila and roses, all reachable in around 90 minutes from central Tokyo. Why
21 December 2018 00:56
It’s Nearly Time for Spring, the Perfect Season for Enjoying Japan. Introducing the Best Locations for Viewing the Cherry Blossoms.

Japan’s spring cherry blossoms are a must-see for visitors. In late March and early April, when temperatures begin to warm following the cold winter, cherry blossoms bloom in profusion across the country. In this edition of our newsletter, we introduce some of the best locations in Japan for making the most of the cherry blossom’s beauty.
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13 December 2018 07:49
TOKYO SKYTREETOWNSM Dream Christmas 2018. Thursday, November 8 to Tuesday, December 25, 2018.

“TOKYO SKYTREETOWNSM Dream Christmas 2018” will be held at TOKYO SKYTREETOWN during the period between Thursday, November 8 and Tuesday, December 25, 2018.
Under the theme “Colorful Christmas” throughout TOKYO SKYTREETOWNSM this year, an illumination event featuring brightly-colored ornament balls and other special attractions will be offered to set the mood for Christmas.
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6 December 2018 08:43
Collaboration Event Presented by TOKYO SKYTREE® and the Movie Dragon Ball Super: Broly Outline of “Dragon Ball Super: Broly SKYTREE Super” announced!! Thursday, November 1, 2018 to Monday, January 7, 2019.

TOKYO SKYTREE operated at TOBU TOWER SKYTREE and TOEI ANIMATION will jointly hold a collaboration event “Dragon Ball Super: Broly SKYTREE Super” during the period between Thursday, November 1, 2018 and Monday, January 7, 2019 to celebrate the release of Dragon Ball Super: Broly, the 20th theatrical film of the highly popular animation Dragon Ball series.
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3 December 2018 02:17
New place of interest following the Tembo Deck and Tembo Galleria. Visit 155-m Height of TOKYO SKYTREE® In Our New SKYTREE TERRACE TOUR Starting Tuesday, October 23 Also opening SKYTREE GALLERY on 1F Group Floor.

The TOKYO SKYTREE TOWER managed by TOBU TOWER SKYTREE Co., Ltd. will start to offer a guided SKYTREE TERRACE TOUR for a special experience of the open-air terrace 155 meters high.

From the newly opened terrace, tour participants will be able to enjoy the panoramic view over the tower’s robust steel framework, while feeling fresh breeze coming up from the ground. Professional guide will also
28 November 2018 01:12
Artistic Snow Sculptures, Igloos, and Winter Illuminations Snow Festivals - a Great Opportunity to Enjoy the Unique Japanese Winter Scenery

Winter in Japan is just about to arrive. In this edition, we introduce you to the Sapporo Snow Festival, one of Japan's largest festivals of snow and ice, the Ouchi-juku snow festival, held in a snow-covered village that still looks just as it did in bygone days, and the Yunishikawa Onsen Kamakura Festival, where kamakuras (traditional Japanese-style igloos) are lit up at night. Welcome to the uni
21 November 2018 11:59
Revision of Price and Use Conditions for Reservation of Group Ticket for TOKYO SKYTREE® Observation Deck ～Reservation starts on Mon. Oct 1, 2018 for visit on or after Mon., Apr. 1, 2019～

The TOKYO SKYTREE managed by TOBU TOWER SKYTREE Co., Ltd. will revise the price for reservation of group tickets, either for general groups or for school activities, effective for tower visit on Monday, April 1, 2019 onwards. The detailed terms for group reservation will also be revised substantially, to make the tower experience even more convenient for group visitors.
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26 October 2018 01:59
Beautiful Illuminations Light up the Winter Sky in Japan. Enrich Your Nightlife with Seasonal Illuminations on View for a Limited Time Only.

Intricate illuminations are one of the highlights of the Japanese winter. The illuminations at Ashikaga Flower Park are recognized as one of Japan’s three best light shows. Other winter illumination highlights include the lighting up of the TOKYO SKYTREESM to turn the tower into the “world’s tallest Christmas tree”, and the winter lights at Tobu World Square, where many of the world’s most famous
28 September 2018 02:07
Enjoy Beer and Sightseeing Alongside Great Sporting Action. Must-see Spots Together with the Upcoming Once-Every-Four-Years Rugby Tournament held in Japan.

In 2019, Japan will host for the first time a major rugby tournament held only once every four years. In this newsletter, we recommend some sightseeing spots and Japanese beer that can be enjoyed by visitors in locations easily accessible from the rugby venues in Tokyo and Yokohama.
◆TOKYO SKYTREETOWNSM and the Asakusa Area, Must-go for the First-Time Visitors to Tokyo
Every visitor to Tokyo
21 September 2018 05:51
Costume family parade and the first Halloween kids events will be held. HALLOWEEN EVENTS at TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN (R)

At TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN, various Halloween events suitable for both children and adults will be held during the period between Monday, October 1 and Wednesday, October 31, 2018.
TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN will hold the “6th Halloween Family Parade” to be participated in by many families. In this parade, people dressing up in costumes ask for candies by walking around the 120-meter-long Solamachi Shotenga
4 September 2018 06:52
Collaboration event presented by “WHERE’S WALLY?” and TOKYO SKYTREE　WHERE’S WALLY? in TOKYO SKYTREE(R)

TOKYO SKYTREE will hold a collaboration event titled “WHERE’S WALLY? in TOKYO SKYTREE(R)” from Monday, September 3 to Wednesday, October 31, 2018, jointly with WHERE’S WALLY? that marked its 30th anniversary last year, whose master license is owned by StylingLife Holdings PLAZASTYLE COMPANY (head office: Shinjuku, Tokyo).
This event, to be held at TOKYO SKYTREE Tembo Galleria that is 450 meters

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