{"id":3338,"date":"2015-07-18T10:00:38","date_gmt":"2015-07-18T01:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ginza.jp\/?p=3338"},"modified":"2015-07-31T10:45:24","modified_gmt":"2015-07-31T01:45:24","slug":"%e3%82%86%e3%81%8b%e3%81%9f%e3%81%a7%e9%8a%80%e3%81%b6%e3%82%89","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ginza.jp\/en\/event\/3338","title":{"rendered":"Yukata de Gin-bura"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Yukata de Gin-bura Festival 2015 is a project that turns Ginza-dori from 1-Chome to 8-Chome into a vehicle-free promenade on Sunday, August 2.
\nIn August 1970, Ginza-dori was the first street in Japan to be turned into a vehicle-free promenade. To commemorate that vehicle-free promenade and let visitors to Ginza enjoy a day of summer fun, the Yukata de Gin-bura (\u201cGin-bura\u201d means strolling through Ginza) Festival began 9 years ago as part of \u201cHoliday Promenade\u201d project held every August. Once again this year various events and attractions evocative of \u201cwa\u201d and \u201csummer in Japan\u201d will be held to help visitors dressed in yukata further enjoy the streets of Ginza decorated in traditional Japanese style, so be sure not to miss Ginza\u2019s summer festival.\n<\/p>\n

Event Information<\/h3>\n
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Yukata de Gin-bura Festival 2015
\nTime & Date: 1-4 p.m., Sunday, August 2, 2015
\nLocation: Ginza-dori
\nOrganizers: Ginza Association, Ginza Street Association\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Events and Attractions List<\/td>\nFun
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1000 Person Cool Breeze Project in
Ginza (uchimizu (water splashing)
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At two locations on Ginza-dori, water will be splashed on the street in unison to the spirited beat of the drum. Let the cooling effect of the water lower the temperature of Ginza and create a cool breeze along the vehicle-free promenade. Everyone taking part in \u201cMission Uchimizu\u201d will receive a plastic bottle of drink. <\/p>\n

Co-host: Tokyo National Highway Office of Ministry of Land\u3000\u3000
Partners: Mission Uchimizu Headquarters, Tokyo Bureau of Sewerage
\nSponsors of drinks: Asahi Calpis Beverage Co., Ikutatsu Inc., Ito En Ltd.,

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Jumbo Ginza Raffle
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Visitors can try a quiz on Ginza, and those that answer all the questions correctly will be entered in a draw to win luxury prizes. Prizes will include yukatas, bags, meal coupons, and more. (Limited to the first 1,000 visitors in yukata or other traditional Japanese dress; entry limited to once at either one of the two stages.)<\/p>\n

Sponsors: Companies providing prizes for the Jumbo Ginza Raffle <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Ginza Teahouse
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The Teahouse will offer iced coffee, green tea, and other drinks. It also offers a place for relaxation with benches and foliage plants for visitors strolling through Ginza to take a break. Drinks are free for anyone who gives a donation for areas affected by the Tohoku Earthquake. <\/p>\n

Partner: Chuo City Social Welfare Council
\nSponsors: Ito En, Ltd., Starbucks Coffee Japan, Ltd.,
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\u201cYappa Ginza da Beh\u201d
East Japan Reconstruction Support Project
from Ginza 2015 <\/span>
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Four years have passed since the Tohoku Earthquake. To prevent consciousness towards the areas affected by the disaster from fading, the people of Ginza will hold a project to aid in the economic recovery of those areas. Visitors will be given mizudashi sencha (green tea prepared in cold water) from Yabe-En-Chaho, a tea shop in Shiogama. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Ice Festival
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In addition to numerous ice pillars and sculptures along Ginza-dori, pure white snow will fall in midsummer Ginza around the snow machine area.
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Streetside Wadaiko
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Enjoy a powerful wadaiko (Japanese drum) performance by Tsukishima Gojin Daiko that will liven up the festival.<\/p>\n

Partner: Tsukishima Gojin Daiko (Chuo-ku organization)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Traveling Edo Aquarium
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A traveling aquarium exhibit created by the Sumida Aquarium located at the base of Tokyo Skytree\u00ae and modeled after the traditional goldfish peddlers of the Edo through Taisho periods.
\nExperience a little summer coolness with goldfish-filled aquariums.<\/p>\n

Goldfish not available for sale.
\nPartners: Sumida Aquarium, Japan Ornamental Fish Association<\/p>\n

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Those who visit the Sumida Aquarium in yukata on the day of the festival will receive one free drink.
\nSumida Aquarium: 5F Tokyo Solamachi, Tokyo Sky Tree Town, 1-1-2
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Wind Chime Painting
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Draw pictures on an Edo-style wind chime that rings out a cool-sounding tune to create a one-of-a-kind wind chime. Children and adults alike are encouraged to participate and create their own special summer vacation memories.
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Yukata Photo Studio
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A professional photographer will be available at Ginza-dori 5-Chome to take a portrait of you in your yukata with the clock tower in the background. Create a wonderful memory of wearing your yukata together with family, your special someone, or a friend. (Limited to the first 30 groups of visitors in yukata or other traditional Japanese dress.)<\/p>\n

Partner: Panasonic Corporation<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Kid\u2019s Plaza
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An elaborate play area will be set up for enjoying coolness, including a \u201csnowy mountain treasure hunt\u201d where children can hunt for treasures buried in snow. (For children up to elementary school age.)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Summer Festival on Matsuya Ginza
Rooftop SORATONIWA Ginza
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One day only mini fair on the Matsuya rooftop! There will be yo-yos, target shooting and other summery entertainment to let you enjoy a festival atmosphere. Prizes will be given to visitors participating in games, on a first-come-first-served basis. In addition, a special photo space will be available for visitors in yukata to enjoy next to the first floor central elevator.<\/p>\n

*A limited event will be held in the case of rain.<\/p>\n

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Matsuya Ginza will provide more than 60 other special services for visitors in yukata.
\nFor details, see the flyers available in the first floor entrance. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Ginza Yukata Week 100 Special Services for Shoppers in Yukata
\nJuly 22 (Wed.) \u2013 August 8 (Sat.) \u2013 Matsuya Ginza and Other Famous Ginza Stores
\nAs a pre- and post-event to the Yukata de Gin-bura Festival 2015 held on August 2 (Sun.), once again this year Matsuya Ginza and other famous Ginza stores will be providing over 100 special services and bargains to shoppers in yukata for the week surrounding the festival.<\/p>\n

For details, see Matsuya Yukata 2015<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Free Yukata Dressing Service <\/h4>\n

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For those of you who have a yukata, but don\u2019t know how to put it on, please try this service. Staff from kimono shops and kimono accessories shops in Ginza will dress you in a kimono free of charge. Men are also welcome to use this service.<\/p>\n

*Only available to those with all the yukata components (obi belt, waist cord, and other accessories needed for dressing) and a pair of geta sandals. <\/p>\n

Matsuya Ginza Location: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (*First 70 people)<\/p>\n

*Numbered tickets will be distributed at the Matsuya Ginza Kyobashi entrance at 10 a.m. that morning.
\n*Those arriving after 10:15 a.m. are requested to go directly to the location on the seventh floor.<\/p>\n

Ginza Core Location:\u300011 a.m. to 2 p.m. (First 60 people)<\/p>\n

*Numbered tickets will be distributed at Ginza Core third floor Core Hall at 11 a.m. that morning.<\/p>\n

Partners: Ginza Core, Matsuya Ginza, local participating stores<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The following links provide easy to understand videos on how to wear yukata, how to avoid your yukata coming loose, and how to fix your yukata if it does. Click the links below to view the videos.
\n– How to wear yukata for women<\/a>
\n– How to wear yukata for men<\/a><\/p>\n

Check the official Yukata de Gin-bura Twitter account for the latest event information!
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*Charity boxes for donations to areas affected by the Tohoku Earthquake will be set up in various locations including the Headquarters and Uchimizu Tent.
\n*In the case of rain, events will be limited to the Summer Festival on Matsuya Ginza Rooftop (SORATONIWA Ginza) and the Free Yukata Dressing Service. To learn whether the Jumbo Ginza Raffle will be held, inquire at Information or check the
Ginza Official website<\/a>.
\n*Inquire at Information for any questions you may have the day of the festival.
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Yukata de Gin-bura Festival Fun Guide<\/h3>\n

Here is presented a suggested schedule for enjoying the Ginza summer festival. Please use it as a reference for your visit.<\/p>\n

*Some events or attractions are limited in terms of the number of participants, etc. Please see the Events and Attractions List for details.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Put on your yukata and
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Enjoy a specially priced lunch at one of the restaurants participating in Ginza Hospitality<\/span>.
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After lunch, take a break at the Ginza Teahouse<\/span>. The Teahouse offers a variety of cool, refreshing treats.
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After your break, visit the Traveling Edo Aquarium <\/span>, styled after the goldfish peddlers of old.
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The conclusion to the Yukata de Gin-bura Festival is the 1,000 Person Cool Breeze Project in Ginza (Uchimizu Event)<\/span>!
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Create a new memory together with your spouse<\/h4>\n

Take a commemorative photo<\/span> in yukata with the memorable streets of Ginza in the background.
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Have a girls\u2019 day out with friends at Gin-bura<\/h4>\n

Enjoy a day out with just the girls and enjoy delicious food, beautiful yukata, and cute accessories. First, participate in the Jumbo Ginza Raffle<\/span> and see how well you do in a quiz on Ginza. Will you win one of the fabulous prizes offered by some of Ginza\u2019s most famous shops?
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Make Ginza \u201cour place\u201d with your special someone<\/h4>\n

Couples are sure to enjoy the wind chime painting<\/span> event. Giving each other the wind chimes you\u2019ve made will make for a perfect summer memory.
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Enjoy Ginza with your children<\/h4>\n

One of the great things about the Yukata de Ginza-bura Festival is that it\u2019s fun for the whole family.
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Ginza\u2019s Summer Japanese Sweets<\/h3>\n

Various famous Ginza shops will offer Japanese sweets created around the theme of \u201ccoolness.\u201d Be sure to relish these cool-looking, colorful delicacies!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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A steamed grated yam bun
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A sweet which uses coarse rice powder to create the image of water
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Nerikiri rice cake designed to
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A nerikiri rice cake filled with strained bean paste and made with white kidney beans and grated yam. The shape represents the slight coolness of a refreshing waterside breeze.
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A Japanese style jelly made with natural flavor ingredients from Versailles, France, this summer-themed confection bears a cute goldfish design.
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\u30fbMinamoto Kitchoan Ginza main shop
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Mashed white sweet potato dotted
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Made with domestic hon-kudzu, spring water from the Ryusendo cavern and Tamba dainagon adzuki beans.
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Ginza Hospitality Map<\/h3>\n

In addition to special services and bargains for those wearing yukata, numerous shops, from historical mainstays to popular new venues, will be offering hospitality to visitors.
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