{"id":8357,"date":"2017-07-17T10:00:10","date_gmt":"2017-07-17T01:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ginza.jp\/?p=8357"},"modified":"2017-08-05T11:37:02","modified_gmt":"2017-08-05T02:37:02","slug":"%e3%80%8c%e3%82%86%e3%81%8b%e3%81%9f%e3%81%a7%e9%8a%80%e3%81%b6%e3%82%892017%e3%80%8d%e9%96%8b%e5%82%ac%e3%81%ae%e3%81%94%e6%a1%88%e5%86%85","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ginza.jp\/en\/event\/8357","title":{"rendered":"Information about Yukata de Gin-bura Festival 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nYukata de Gin-bura Festival 2017 is a project that turns Ginza-dori from 1-chome to 8-chome into a vehicle-free promenade on Sunday, August 6. All types of \u201ccooling off\u201d events that showcase Japanese hospitality will be held for people visiting midsummer Ginza wearing yukatas and other Japanese clothing.
\nSince the closing of Ginza-dori to traffic in August 1970 as the first vehicle-free promenade in Japan, we have been holding events under the name of Holiday Promenade on Chuo-dori each year when it closes to traffic to commemorate the vehicle-free promenade and give visitors to Ginza a day of summer fun. The Yukata de Gin-bura Festival is one part of this Holiday Promenade that was started in 2007 to have people come to Ginza wearing a yukata, that is also a special summer tradition, and enjoy a moment of coolness.
\nThis year that is the eleventh year is themed on \u201ctaking challenges\u201d and will feature Bon Odori dancing at Taimei Elementary School, and street stalls of famous Ginza shops and restaurants, and more. We welcome all to come dressed in a yukata and savor summer in Ginza!\n<\/p>\n

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Some events may be canceled if it rains. Unless it storms, indoor events and events under tents will be held as scheduled. If events are canceled, a notice will be posted on Ginza Official, Twitter, and other media outlets by around 11:00 a.m.<\/p>\n

Overview of Event<\/h3>\n
\nYukata de Gin-bura Festival 2017<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Time & Date:<\/td>\n\nSunday, August 6, 2017
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Location: <\/td>\nGinza-dori<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Organizers: <\/td>\nGinza Association, Ginza Street Association<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

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Cool Breeze Project in Ginza (Mission Uchimizu)
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At locations on Ginza-dori (4 spots), water will be splashed on the street in unison to the beat of a drum.
\nThe water cools Ginza down and makes a cool breeze for the vehicle-free promenade, and it is a wonderful moment when the district heads into the cool of evening. Everyone taking part in Mission Uchimizu will receive drinking water. <\/p>\n

Note: The water used in Mission Uchimizu is reclaimed water made by purifying sewage water treated at the Shibaura Water Reclamation Center. <\/p>\n

Co-host: Tokyo National Highway Office, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
Partners: Mission Uchimizu Headquarters, Bureau of Sewerage Tokyo Metropolitan Government
\nSponsors of drinking water: Asahi Soft Drink Sales Co., Ikutatsu Inc., Ito En, Ltd.,

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Jumbo Ginza Raffle
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Try a quiz on Ginza. If you answer all the questions correctly, you can enter a draw to win luxury prizes. Prizes will include yukatas, bags, meal coupons, and much more. <\/p>\n

(Eligible to visitors in a yukata or Japanese clothing who give a charity donation. One entry per person at one of the two stages.) <\/p>\n

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

Note: Quiz forms will be distributed from 2 p.m. <\/strong><\/p>\n

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Ginza Teahouse
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At the Teahouse, you can get 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. <\/p>\n

(Free for those who gave a charity donation.) <\/p>\n

Partner: Chuo City Social Welfare Council
\nSponsors: Ito En, Ltd., Starbucks Coffee Japan Ltd.,
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\u201cYappa Ginza da Be\u201d
East Japan Reconstruction Support Project from Ginza 2017 <\/span>
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Six years have passed since the Great East Japan Earthquake. To keep our thoughts about the areas affected by the disaster from fading, the people of Ginza will hold a project to aid in recovery.
Visitors will be given non-powdered green tea prepared with cold water from Yabe-En-Chaho, a tea shop in Shiogama. <\/p>\n

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Streetside Wadaiko Performance
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Powerful wadaiko (Japanese drum) performance that blows the heat of summer away. Enjoy the beats by members of Tsukishima Gojin Daiko that gives performances by not only men, but also women and children. <\/p>\n

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

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Yukata de Gin-bura Festival x Ginza Mitsukoshi Isetan Photo Room
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Get your photo taken by a professional photographer at the Ginza Mitsukoshi Isetan Photo Room that will be open on Wednesday, July 26 for the first 30 visitors to come in a yukata.
\nHow about creating a wonderful summer memory with someone special? <\/p>\n

Note: Numbered tickets will be distributed from 10:30 a.m. Ginza Mitsukoshi 9F Ginza Terrace, Yukata Garden (first 30 people)
\nNote: Get your photo at the Ginza Mitsukoshi 9F Ginza Terrace, Yukata Garden.
\n(One day only, in order from 5 p.m.) <\/p>\n

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Traveling Edo Aquarium <\/h4>\n
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The Sumida Aquarium will recreate the goldfish peddling shops that were a prominent feature of summer from the Edo to Showa period to the foot of Tokyo Skytree\u00ae.
\nExperience the coolness of summer with goldfish-filled aquariums. <\/p>\n

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

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Visitors to the Sumida Aquarium on that day wearing a yukata will receive one free drink (soft drink) at Penguin Caf\u00e9.
\nSumida Aquarium: 5F, 6F Tokyo Skytree Town Solamachi, 1-1-2 Sumida-ku, Tokyo
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Wind chime painting
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Draw pictures on Edo-style wind chimes that ring out a cool-sounding tune to create a one-of-a-kind wind chime.
\nBoth adults and children can create wonderful summer memories. <\/p>\n

(Eligible to the first 320 visitors in a yukata or Japanese clothing with a numbered ticket who give a charity donation.) <\/p>\n

Note: Numbered tickets will be distributed from 2 p.m. <\/strong><\/p>\n

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Yukata Photo Room
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A photographer will take a photo of you in a yukata against the backdrop of the clock tower that is a symbol of Ginza and the Ginza-dori street.
\nCreate a record of a wonderful summer memory with your family, lover, or friends wearing a yukata. <\/p>\n

(Eligible to the first 100 groups in a yukata or Japanese clothing with a numbered ticket who give a charity donation. Your photo will be given to you at the front of the Mitsukoshi stage.) <\/p>\n

Sponsor: Sony Corporation<\/p>\n

Note: Numbered tickets will be distributed from 2 p.m. <\/strong><\/p>\n

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Kid\u2019s Plaza
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During summer holidays, play your heart out at the Kid\u2019s Plaza in Ginza! Come and join the cool and fun events like fishing for bouncy balls and a treasure hunt in a snowy mountain. <\/p>\n

(For children up to elementary school age)<\/p>\n

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Summer Festival at Matsuya Ginza
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This year, the MG Terrace that opened in Restaurant City Ginza on the eighth floor of Matsuya Ginza will hold a mini festival for one day only where you can enjoy fishing for water balloon yo-yo, pinball, and more.
\nPrizes will be given to visitors participating in games, on a first-come-first-served basis. <\/p>\n

Note: Matsuya Ginza will also have other special services for visitors in a yukata. For details, see the flyers available in the first floor main entrance and Kyobashi entrance information desk. <\/p>\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.
\nPeople from kimono shops and kimono accessories shops in Ginza will dress you in a yukata free of charge.
\nMen are also welcome to use this service. <\/p>\n

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– Matsuya Ginza Location: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (first 70 people)<\/p>\n

Note: Numbered tickets will be distributed from 10 a.m. that morning at the Matsuya Ginza Kyobashi entrance (reception closes after 70 people)<\/p>\n

– Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Ginza Branch location 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (first 60 people)
(7F Ginza Six, 6-10-1 Ginza)<\/p>\n

Note: Numbered tickets will be distributed from 10:45 a.m. that morning in front of the first floor ATM area in the Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Ginza Branch.
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Note: Only available to those with all the yukata components (obi, waste cord, and other accessories needed for dressing) and a pair of geta clogs. <\/p>\n

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Ginza Experience Village, Tokyu Plaza Ginza
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For a limited time only, stroll around a floor decorated like an Edo village in a yukata.
\nA workshop about Japanese style will be held! You can also receive special perks from participating shops when you visit in a yukata.
\n– Workshop at the Kiriko Lounge
\nSaturday, August 5, and Sunday, August 6, 2 to 6 p.m.<\/p>\n

Note: See the Tokyu Plaza Ginza website for details. <\/p>\n

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Great Ginza Bon Odori Dance enclosed by street stalls of prominent Ginza restaurants
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New event for the Yukata de Gin-bura Festival!!
\nA yagura scaffold for a bon odori dance competition will be set up in the schoolyard of Taimei Elementary School that is right near the Sukiyabashi intersection!!
\nFamous restaurants from Ginza will set up stalls enclosing the scaffold where they will sell their special cuisine and drinks!!
\nDo not miss this chance to enjoy the flavors of the famous Ginza restaurants all in one place!!
\nAlso, a special live performance will be held in the adjacent Sukiyabashi Park!!
\n– Stalls from 3 p.m. – Bon odori dance from 4 p.m.<\/p>\n

Note: Details about live performances will be posted by each official account. <\/p>\n

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Here are some videos of how to put on a yukata by yourself in a way that does not come undone or become disheveled easily and how to fix your yukata if it does come undone. See the links below.
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Information about events will also be published from the official Yukata de Gin-bura Festival account!
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\n  Facebook <\/a>
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Note: Charity boxes for donations to areas affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake and the Kumamoto earthquakes will be set up in various locations including the Headquarters and Uchimizu Tent.
\nIf you have questions on the day of the festival, visit the information desk.
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Ginza Hospitality Map<\/h3>\n

Receive special perks for visiting in a yukata and hospitality from numerous shops ranging from those with a long history to those that are the current hype.
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