Summer Event at TV stations

 Fire-works is one of huge summer event in Japan as its tradition. On a contrary,  there is a new tradition here, especially at Tokyo. 

 Tokyo has all "key" TV stations which provide basic TV programs. Other areas have "local" TV stations which have contracts with the key stations; usually 1 local station has a network contract with 1 key TV station except some super suburbs have 2 keys sometimes. That's the Japan's TV network system as a terrestrial television; of-course there are satellites, cables and web but it's not main streem. The system put more importance to Tokyo, because TV still controlls people in here anyway. And it's easy to understand why the Keys have such huge constructions their own in Tokyo. So, around their vast properties they can  provide huge events over 6 week straight. Such as inviting famouse musicians, restaurants, shops and to sell their own products. That's fun for someone who loves TV, because you may see some TV stars or musicians and buy your favourite TV program's goods. Moreover you may have enjoyable memories in summer. Sounds good, doesn't it?

 And following links are the Key TV station's event WEB-site(Japanese only).

NHK: http://www.nhk.or.jp/studiopark/
Nippon TV : http://www.ntv.co.jp/shiodome/event/2012shiohaku/
TV Asahi : http://www.tv-asahi.co.jp/hq/
TBS : http://sacas.net/
Fiji TYV : http://www.fujitv.co.jp/uso2012/index.html

Fire-Works

 Rainy season is past already, and now every day gets around 35 degree Celsius. Yes, summer has come!!
 Every summer, lots of summer events are held in Tokyo; of-course all over Japan too, some are music evens, others are for kids or multiple for all age. What remains us a summer is "Natsu-Matsuri festival" and "Fire-works festival", because those give us enjoyable memories and also some sentiments that why we Japanese love them. "Fire-works festival" in Tokyo is quite special. The speciality is based on a situation. Tokyo has plenty of skyscrapers. FLOWERs between skyscrapers are actually illegible sometimes, but that defectiveness with sentiment is beautiful so to speak.


 

And followings is a list of famous fire-works event around Tokyo. Enjoy the summer!!

 1st Augst, 2012, at Yokohama city, Kanagawa "Kanagawa-Shinbun fire-works festival" : 10,000
 4th Augst, 2012, at Edogawa-ku, Tokyo "Edogawa-ku fire-works festival" : 14,000
10th Augst, 2012, at Meijijingu Gaien, Tokyo "Meijijingu Gaien fire-works festival" : 10,000
11th Augst, 2012, at Harumi, Tokyo "Tokyo-bay fire-works festival" : 12,000

Tokyo Creative Week

 In this month, 20th to 30th Oct., 2011, Tokyo becomes a cultural spot in this 11 days.
It's the completely total-package. Yes!! You may experience entire Japanese cultural, traditional and modern things. These are not only about "ART"s. For instance, Japanese traditional tea ceremony, orchestras, movies, many variety of live events such as music and performances, installations, talk events and so many more than your guessing... Holy!! There are absolutely massive of things you may see, touch, feel, listen, discuss and love.
 In Tokyo, wherever you go, you may take fresh inspirations. So, why don't you come to Tokyo and be part of it. I know... there is no reason you to deny it.


Tokyo Creative Week Official WEB-site : http://www.tokyofuturesketch.jp/