Bask in the Cool Summer Evenings at MIDTOWN LOVES SUMMER 2019

15.May.2019 | SPOT

Tokyo Midtown is holding an event this summer titled MIDTOWN LOVES SUMMER 2019 from July 12 to August 25.

 

The concept of the event is “The Evening Cool of Japanese Summer” and will have people enjoying the warm evenings on verandas, beside the murmuring streams, and in big open environments surrounded by nature.

 

A digital art exhibition will be set up with benches for people to enjoy. This piece of modern digital art captures the cool of Japanese summer. Fog will fill the large lawn and colourful lights will illuminate the area to create a magical atmosphere.

At the outdoor ROKU MIDPARK LOUNGE you will be able to sit down at a table and enjoy the feeling of the cool air under the shade of the trees. This limited-time lounge is held annually and this year is taking place in collaboration with Japanese craft gin brand ROKU. Enjoy sipping on some special cocktails and tucking into food.

 

ASHIMIZU presented by Iyemon takes place at Midtown Garden’s small running stream where you can dip your legs into the water. This is the 10th time it has been held and has become a popular summer event.

 

The Roppongi Uchimizu Daisakusen is also making a return. This annual summer event brings in lots of people every year. Uchimizu is a Japanese pastime of sprinkling water onto the pavements, and this year it is also being held as a way to tackle Tokyo’s ‘heat island’ effect. Stored water will be used including rain water and waters from wells. Take your own bottle, fill it up and get spraying!

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