This year marks the 19th anniversary of Otemachi Yurakucho's summer seasonal Events, the "Otemachi, Marunouchi, Yurakucho Summer Festival 2024 'Marunouchi Summer Festival'"!
The festival tower, which will be making its appearance for the first time in two years, will offer a cool feeling even in the sweltering heat of Tokyo, as it sprays mist and splashes water over the area.
A two-day event packed with fun summer activities, including water sprinkling, Bon Odori dancing, food trucks serving standard Japanese dishes as well as international street food.
01. Limited to 7/26 Fri Uchimizu in Marunouchi
Up to 50 people can uchimizu together! Anyone can participate in this uchimizu experience.
This year, up to 50 people can sprinkle water at the same time!
The water used for the sprinkling will be recycled water discharged from buildings in the Otemachi, Marunouchi and Yurakucho district, providing an opportunity for participants to become more environmentally conscious from the perspective of the SDGs. Anyone can take part in the sprinkling experience and enjoy this traditional Japanese culture.
[Uchimizu]
Date and time: Fri 17:00-19:00 [Opening Ceremony]
Date and time: Fri 18:30-19:00 Location: Gyoko-dori Ave.
02. "Marunouchi Bon Odori" around the tower
The festival tower is back for the first time in two years! A Bon Odori dance that anyone can join, centered around a cool "mist-spraying" tower
This year, we will be adding mist spraying to the festival tower! After enjoying the Bon Odori dance, you can cool off with the mist during breaks.
Also, on the 27th Sat, there will be a DJ time by DJ TOMONO, who has participated in many One Off Parties and is highly acclaimed for his DJ sets, where you can enjoy city pop, popular songs, J-pop, disco sounds, etc. We will provide a Bon Odori dance that anyone can join in, from traditional music to the latest music.
Date and time: Friday, Fri 26th 17:00-17:45/19:30-21:00
July 27th Sat 18:00-21:00 Location: Gyoko-dori Ave.
03. [Advance registration required] Free yukata dressing Service
Wear a yukata and enjoy the Marunouchi Summer Festival! We also offer a convenient Service of storing your luggage.
With the cooperation of "Ichiru Kimono Wearing Class" run by Ichizo Co., Ltd., we will help you put on your yukata for free if you bring your own.
Date and time: Fri July 26th, 16:00-19:00 (last entry: 18:30)
July 27th Sat 13:00-19:00 (last entry: 18:30)
Location: MARUNOUCHI HOUSE Library, 7th floor Shin-Marunouchi Bldg. Building Price: Free
*Please bring your own yukata and footwear.
*Women only.
*Yukata and accessories are not available for rental.
*Hair and makeup Service are not available.
*There is luggage storage space available. However, there is no cloakroom Service. Please be careful to keep your valuables safe.
Application site: https://maru-natsu2024-yukata.peatix.com
04. Food truck lineup including overseas street food "Banh Mi" and "Sotok Sotok"!
[Opening on Fri, July 26th and Sat 27th]
<MIKA Banh Mi>
Authentic banh mi made by the owner who is from Vietnam.
A hearty dish made with custom-made French bread stuffed with homemade ingredients.
Menu: Banh mi, long fries
＜KANPARIS＞
This is a galette specialty store that uses 100% domestic buckwheat flour. You can eat as much as you want without feeling guilty, with a menu that is "delicious, gentle, and healthy!"
Menu: various galettes, shaved ice, coffee, juice
[Open only on Fri July 26th]
<Sakaeya>
"Yokote Yakisoba" is a specialty of Yokote City, Akita Prefecture! It is made with a sauce made from dashi stock and sauce, and comes with a fried egg on top.
Menu: Yokote Yakisoba, Yakisoba Lunch (Yakisoba and Pork Bowl Set), Frankfurt
＜Koke Kokio＞
Korean Cuisine made by a Korean owner who grew up in Gwangju! Sotteok is especially popular! We have a variety of sauces from homemade sweet to extra spicy. Even those who don't like spicy food can enjoy it. Please take this opportunity to try it.
Menu: Sotteok-sottok, Mandu, Yangnyeom chicken, Samgyeopsal cup (with rice cake), homemade fruit cider
＜Bread Garden＞
The signature dish, the Fussa Dog, is a special treat made with 100% domestic pork sausage sandwiched between our proudly handmade bread, topped with cream cheese and special salsa sauce!
Menu: Fussa hot dog (plain, salsa with cheese, chili con carne), lemon squash, cherry soda, fruit shaved ice (strawberry, mango)
＜VW CAFE DOVE BLUE＞
We sell home-roasted coffee and baked sweet potatoes. The coffee has a refreshing sweetness, and the baked sweet potatoes are moist sweet treats.
Menu: Coffee, cafe latte, baked sweet potato, baked sweet potato with ice cream, cascara tea, organic orange juice, braised pork burger
[Open only on Sat July 27th]
<Yoko-chan>
This is the first Fujinomiya Yakisoba store in Tokyo. We faithfully and confidently prepare the authentic taste of Fujinomiya Yakisoba.
Menu: Fujinomiya Yakisoba, Omu Yakisoba, Frankfurters, Shaved Ice
<Souya Misaki Mamiyado>
Please enjoy our carefully selected menu using scallops from the northernmost tip of Japan. We have a wide selection of delicious Hokkaido foods.
Menu: Seafood skewers (grilled scallops), fried octopus, etc.
＜Red Cat＞
This is a stew restaurant located in Shinagawa. The restaurant is located near the Tokyo Meat Market, so please enjoy our carefully selected stews made with tendon meat selected by the owner himself.
Menu: stew, stew rice bowl, fried sake lees, seared scallops, deep fried takoyaki, beef skirt steak skewers, yuzu mojito (non-alcoholic)
