Sumikko Gurashi and Tokyo Skytree are teaming up to celebrate a huge milestone! Both are celebrating their 10th anniversary, and guests can come to enjoy a special event from August 10 until November 9, 2022.

 

Photo Spot

Visitors can take some memorable photos and videos at a number of photo spots featuring original artwork by Yuri Yokomizo, the creator of Sumikko Gurashi. It also seems like the characters are hiding around Tokyo Skytree, so guests should keep their eyes open…

 

Special Screening at SKYTREE ROUND THEATER (R)

At night, the SKYTREE ROUND THEATER will broadcast an event-exclusive video. This will include a fireworks display similar to the Sumidagawa Fireworks Festival which was canceled this year. Enjoy it against the Tokyo backdrop! Messages sent to the Sumikko Gurashi Twitter account will also be screened.

 

 

Lighting

 

Standard Sumikko Gurashi Version

Spooky Night Park at Tokyo Skytree Version

 

 

Tokyo Skytree will be lit up in special colors to honor the adorable characters of Sumikko Gurashi. There will be two variations: a standard version and the Spooky Night Park version. Don’t miss the special illumination at the end showing the characters in a big pile!

 

 

Exclusive Goods

 

 

Collaboration Cafe Menu

 

At the store located on the Tembo Deck, limited edition goods will be on sale. Visitors can also enjoy some collaboration menu items while taking in the stunning view. 

 

Come enjoy the best view of Tokyo along with your favorite Sumikko Gurashi characters!

 

 

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The characters of Sumikko Gurashi are celebrating an incredible decade! A 10th-anniversary cafe will open in Tokyo on July 1 and in Osaka on July 22 for a limited time.

 

Sumikko Gurashi characters have become popular with children and adults alike. Anyone who enjoys cute goods has likely been aware of these little critters as they’ve continued to become a global phenomenon. In November 2021, the second Sumikko Gurashi film premiered to celebrate the franchise’s 10th anniversary, pulling in over a million viewers. 

Bonus for Guests Reserving a Spot in Advance / Purchase Bonus for Cafe Visitors

 

Menu at a Glance

10th Anniversary Celebration♪ Hamburger Plate

French Fry Bowl

Chilly☆Sumikko Shaved Ice

Sumikko Bouquet Parfait

Sumikko Milk Drink

Tapioca Orange Soda

Hot Cafe Latte

 

Takeout Menu

Sumi-cone Ice Cream (Limited Time Only)

Drink in Original Bottle

 

Original Goods

The cafe menu includes three unique items inspired by the popular characters Shirokuma, Penguin?, Tonkatsu, Neko, or Tokage. These treats range from parfait and ice cream to bowls of french fries and fluffy pancakes. Snap some photos of your favorite dishes for social media while you’re there, and pick up some exclusive 10th-anniversary merchandise!

 

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To commemorate the 20th anniversary of the popular Sanrio character Cinnamoroll, a new campaign has begun at Kura Sushi locations around Japan! Popular Sanrio characters have gathered for a ‘Sushi Party,’ and guests can look forward to a new collection of original merchandise.

During the event period, customers are invited to partake in a game when they visit Kura Sushi. For every five plates, they will be entered to win a piece of original merchandise including clear folders, pins, and more!

Starting June 24, guests spending ¥2,500 or more will receive a clear folder featuring Sanrio characters (4 varieties).

Visitors to the Kura Sushi location in Harajuku will be able to grab an Apple Cinnamon W Cream crepe featuring a special Cinnamoroll illustration. Combining apple compote, cinnamon, and custard, this sweet treat not only offers the sweetness and softness of apples but is also perfect for posting on social media! The pale blue whipped cream is inspired by Cinnamoroll’s coloring.

Come celebrate Cinnamoroll’s 20th anniversary at Kura Sushi!

 

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A limited time event featuring the VTuber group “Hololive” will be held at Tokyo Skytree Town(R) from December 17, 2021 to January 31, 2022. It will feature a variety of special activities, including a riddle-solving event, a photo spot on the Tokyo Skytree(R) Observation Deck, and a pop-up store and concept cafe in the official TV station store, Tree Village.

 

 

Concept Cafe

 

【Christmas Menu】Running: December 17～December 25.

【Winter Manu】Running: December 26～January 31, 2022.

【Member Motif Drink】Running: December 17～January 31, 2022.

 

 

Merchandise

 

The original merchandise limited to the event includes “acrylic stand” and “New Year’s Eve udon set” featuring newly drawn illustrations of Sora Tokino and 10 other VTubers from “Hololive” in Christmas costumes and kimonos.

In addition, there will be a lottery to win a “life-size acrylic stand (installed on the watchtower deck)” with a special illustration for the 2nd anniversary. The products will be available at the event from December 17 and online from January 1, 2022.

 

Don’t miss this special Christmas event with Horolive!

 

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Konica Minolta Planetarium TENKU will hold a special two-day live event featuring one of the most beloved singers of this generation, yama. LIVE in the DARK w/yama will take place on December 8 and 9, in which the artist will be surrounded by glittering stars as he sings some of his more popular tracks.

 

yama

 

By holding a concert inside a planetarium, guests will be able to focus more intently on the sounds being made while surrounded by darkness. The video production during the performance will be handled by HERE., a visual design studio known for working with other popular artists. Would you want to experience a live show in such a unique venue? 

Globally-beloved series Demon Slayer will take over the world’s tallest tower starting October 21! The 634-meter spire will be periodically lit up in the image colors of the anime’s main characters, and the Tembo Deck will be filled with photo spots, original merchandise, and a themed menu of dishes for fans. 

 

[1] Observation Shuttle

[2] Arrival Area

[3] Corridor

[4] Wraparound Area (1)

[5] Wraparound Area (2)

[6] Sorakara Point

Limited-Edition Light Purple Ribbon

 

Original Merchandise

 

*There will be a limit to the number of items that can be purchased. 

*Items available until sold out.

 

Guests spending ¥3,000 including tax will receive an original shopping bag. 

Original Photo Service

Original Paper Frame

 

 

Original Cafe Menu

 

Menu Purchase Bonus

Original Coaster Design available from October 21 – November 30, 2021

Original Coaster Design available from December 1, 2021 – January 20, 2022

 

 

SKYTREE ROUND THEATER Special Screening

*Video recording is prohibited.

 

Tokyo Skytree Mascot Sorakara Dressed as Nezuko

 

Special Illuminations

When guests step out of the elevator 450 meters above the ground, several members of the Demon Slayers Corps will be assembled to meet them at a photo spot. Ribbons the color of wisteria flowers will be available for visitors to write their wishes on, and they can be tied up to create a beautiful tree of prayers and hopes. Original merchandise, food, and photo spots will be available exclusively at Tokyo Skytree during the event. 

 

Every inch of Skytree’s observation floor is decorated with Demon Slayer art. The inclining spiral section is covered with images of popular lines from the series written in calligraphy, and Skytree Round Theater will display a special animated sequence. Skytree’s adorable mascot Sorakara will be clad in Nezuko cosplay to welcome guests, and anyone in Tokyo will be able to see the tower light up in various colors representing popular Demon Slayer characters.

 

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Popular Nippon Animation character Coji-Coji is getting a new pop-up store at Tokyo Solamachi, and this one is focused on the 3rd Year Parakeet Class from the series! The shop will be open from September 17 until October 10, 2021, and is located just underneath Tokyo Skytree–you can’t miss it!

 

Novelty Items

 

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Reverse

Stamp Card

Original Business Card

Photo Spot

 

Full Layout

Magnified View (Partial)

 

Coji-Coji attends school in a fairy tale land, and the 3rd Year Parakeet Class is filled with all kinds of fun characters. The pop-up shop will sell 300 different Coji-Coji items, and will also feature a classroom-inspired photo spot! 

 

Those who spend more than ¥3,000 (including tax) on either Coji-Coji or Chibi Maruko-chan goods will get a special business card as a gift, with five unique cards available. A different character’s card will be handed out depending on the day of the week!

 

A special stamp card will be given to guests visiting the shop. Just showing up to the store is enough to earn a stamp, and those with three stamps will receive an original business card as a present. 

 

The SKY CIRCUS Sunshine 60 Observatory in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, will hold its first ‘Diamond Skytree’ photography event on October 18, 2021, with another viewing on October 20. These events will have guests up early, beginning just after 6:00AM! This is when the sun will overlap with the very tip of Tokyo Skytree in the east, and is an extremely rare sight that can only be seen a few days each year.

From sunrise to ‘Diamond Skytree’ (Taken from the Sunshine 60 Observation Deck)

 

The best way to experience this once-in-a-lifetime event is to stay at the Sunshine City Prince Hotel, where you can also enjoy a night-view photo session the night before. It also means there won’t be any rushing to the observatory in the wee hours of the morning! Visitors will also be able to hear a talk from night-sky photographer Hiroyuki Narisawa on how best to photograph ‘Diamond Skytree.’

On September 1, Baumkuchen specialty shop Katanukia opened its second location on the second floor of Tokyo Solamachi, beneath Tokyo Skytree. These traditionally German cakes are extremely popular in Japan, and using a cookie cutter can transform them into works of art! To commemorate the new shop, the Tokyo Solamachi location will sell a limited-edition Panda Baumkuchen that is almost too cute to eat.

Panda Baumkuchen

Starry Sky Panda Baumkuchen: ¥594 (Tax Included)

 

Starry Sky Panda Baumkuchen & Drawstring Bag Set: ¥1,815 (Tax Included)

 

The special Starry Sky Panda Baumkuchen is made from soft, moist cake, and depicts an adorable panda character ready to gaze at the night sky from Tokyo Skytree, the tallest tower in the world. Children and adults alike will enjoy its gentle milk flavoring.

 

The Starry Sky Panda Baumkuchen & Drawstring Bag Set includes the signature Baumkuchen, the Starry Sky Panda Baumkuchen, Panda shortbread, and an adorable bag. There will only be 100 of these sets available, so grab one before they’re gone!

 

Is Baumkuchen popular in your country? How would you like to try these cute sweets in Tokyo?

 

Butter no Itoko and Samantha Thavasa opened their second collaborative store branch in the desserts area of Tokyo Skytree Solamachi last Tuesday.

 

Butter no Itoko is a Nasa-based confectionery company co-developed by Chus and Shinrinno Bokujo, a company specialising in milk from Jersey cattle. It opened a store in collaboration with Samantha Thavasa last year at Haneda Airport Terminal 2.

Samantha Thavasa Exclusive Butter no Itoko Salted Caramel

Banana Smoothie

Solamachi Exclusive Samantha Thavasa x Butter no Itoko Eco Bag

The new store will sell a whole range of tasty treats including the salted caramel Butter no Itoko which was first released at the Haneda Airport branch, Shinrinno Bokujo’s soft service ice cream, updated 90 Banana Smoothies, and more. There’s also a limited-edition complete box of milk, chocolate, red bean paste butter, and salted caramel Butter no Itoko youc na get your hands on which were first released in April.

 

If you spend over ¥3,000 on desserts at the new store, you can also get your hands on the exclusive eco bag. These are available on a first-come, first-served purchase.

Evangelion took over Tokyo Skytree in December last year in promotion of the new anime film Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time which was released on March 8, 2021. The ongoing event has been extended from March 31 to May 31.

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Special Tokyo Skytree Lighting

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Tokyo Skytree is being lit up in five different special illuminations on select days representing Eva Unit-01, Eva Unit-00, Eva Unit-02, Eva Mark.06, and Eva Unit-08.

 

Dates: March 8, 2021 / March 19-21, 2021

Times: 18:45-20:00

 

“Soul’s Refrain” Video Added to the Screens

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The SKYTREE ROUND THEATER® has been showcasing a special HD music video on the Floor 350 windows edited by the episode director for Neon Genesis Evangelion Masayuki. It features the classing opening theme A Cruel Angel’s Thesis. The video and music, coupled with nighttime Tokyo in the background, makes for an unforgettable spectacle.

 

Now, a second music video is being added for the song Soul’s Refrain which served as the main theme for the 1997 anime film Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death & Rebirth.

 

Where: Tokyo Skytree Tembo Deck (Floor 350F)

Price: Free

*The video runs approx. 9 mins

 

About the SKYTREE ROUND THEATER®

The SKYTREE ROUND THEATER surrounds and envelops you with a Panoramic screen (110m length x 2m height) screen which encircles 255 °of the Tembo Deck.
With 34 projectors, the images and visuals projected onto the night view are the pinnacle of artistry and fantasy.

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The Spear of Longinus Pierces the Sky Arena

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The Sky Arena, which is located on Floor 4F of Tokyo Skytree Town, is now home to a giant recreation of the Spear of Longinus which makes for a great photo op.

Tokyo Skytree® is promoting the release of the upcoming anime film Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time, which will hit theatres in Japan on January 23, 2021, by holding a special collaborative event at the tower from December 23, 2020 to March 31, 2021.

 

Tokyo Tembo Galleria Exhibits

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Those braving the quick climb to Tokyo Skytree’s Tembo Galleria, which stands a towering 450 meters high, will be greeted with an incredible display of character and Evangelion-related exhibits, photo spots, and more.

 

①Tembo Shuttle (Elevator)

The interior of Tokyo Skytree’s elevator, which leads straight up to the Tembo Galleria, will be decorated in all things Evangelion, from an Evangelion Unit-01 entry plug to scenes from the upcoming film and more, all ready to welcome guests into the world of Evangelion.

 

②Eva Unit-01 Head (Tembo Galleria Floor 445 Welcome Area )

When guests step out of the elevator they will be greeted by a giant head of Eva Unit-01 which they can take a photo next to.

 

③Eva Archive (Tembo Galleria Hallway)

The floor’s 110-meter hallway will be lined with famous quotes and phrases from the Evanglion series.

 

④Angel Core (Tembo Galleria Floor 450)

Guests will find a photo spot recreating Tokyo-3 which becomes a red wasteland, as well as a full-scale Rei Ayanami statue.

 

⑤Evanglion’s 4 Films (Tembo Galleria Floor 450 Slope)

Artwork from the four Evangelion films, from Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone to the upcoming Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time will be displayed.

 

⑥Destroy the Core (Tembo Galleria’s Highest Point)

At the Galleria’s highest point, 451.2m up, guests will find a photo spot with a Progressive Knife stuck into the core.

 

Diorama Exhibition (Tembo Galleria Floor 450 Return Slope)

When looping back around down the slope to return to the first area, there will be a selection of Evangelion figures recreating famous scenes from the series.

 

Tembo Deck Floor 350 Decorations

NERV Warning Announcements
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Down on the Tembo Deck on Floor 350, guests will find warning messages from NERV on the windows of Tokyo Tower.

 

Original Merchandise

Metal Keyrings ¥1,320 Each (Tax Included) / Cookies ¥842 (Tax Included)

Original Shopping Bag (For illustrative purposes only) ©カラー　©TOKYO-SKYTREE

After guests have enjoyed their time at floor 450, they can head to the shop to check out a selection of original merchandise created for the exhibition, from key rings to cookies and more. Fans who spend over ¥3,000 (tax included) in one transaction will receive an original shopping bag featuring an image of Eva Unit-01 raising its fists to Tokyo Tower.

 

Original Cafe Menu

①Piano Cheesecake (Shinji & Kaworu Version) ¥1,300 / ②Blue Yogurt Drink (Rei Version) ¥900 / ③Blood Orange Juice (Asuka Version) ¥900 / ④Strawberry Soda Drink (Mari Version) ¥900 (All Tax Inclusive)

The SKYTREE CAFE on Floor 340 of the Tembo Deck has a special selection of Evangelion-themed food and drink for fans to enjoy.

Original Coasters (For illustrative purposes only) ©カラー　©TOKYO-SKYTREE

For every item ordered on the cafe menu, you will get one of five possible coasters selected randomly. These are available while supplies last. The cafe itself will also be decorated to look like the classroom of the Tokyo-3 school seen in the film series.

 

Take a Photo With Your Favourite Character

Tembo Galleria Floor 445 Photo Service – ¥1,800 (Tax Included) *Five photos
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Paper Mount (For illustrative purposes only) ©カラー　©TOKYO-SKYTREE

Fans can get five photos with individual characters from the films along with a printed photo mount which can also be downloaded digitally.

 

Sorakara-chan’s Plugsuit

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Sorakara-chan, the official mascot of Tokyo Skytree, will welcome guests for the duration of the exhibition wearing Rei Ayanami’s plugsuit. If you want to meet her, be sure to ask a staff member and they can tell you what time she’ll be making an appearance.

 

“A Cruel Angel’s Thesis” Skytree Round Theater Ver. a.k.a Yoko Takahashi from KING SUPER LIVE

“A Cruel Angel’s Thesis” Skytree Round Theater Ver. a.k.a Yoko Takahashi from KING SUPER LIVE　©カラー／Project Eva.　©TOKYO-SKYTREE

The SKYTREE ROUND THEATER® will showcase a special HD music video on the Floor 350 windows edited by the episode director for Neon Genesis Evangelion Masayuki. It will feature the classing opening theme A Cruel Angel’s Thesis. The video and music, coupled with nighttime Tokyo in the background, will make for an unforgettable spectacle.

 

Special Tokyo Skytree Lighting

Special Lighting©カラー　©TOKYO-SKYTREE

Tokyo Skytree will be lit up in five different special illuminations on select days representing Eva Unit-01, Eva Unit-00, Eva Unit-02, Eva Mark.06, and Eva Unit-08l

Check out Tokyo Skytree’s Official Website for more information.