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To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the hit mobile game Pokémon GO, Pokémon GO Fest 2026 will be held in Tokyo from Friday, May 29 to Monday, June 1. Citywide gameplay begins on Monday, May 25. The main action centers on Odaiba Seaside Park, with additional zones in Symbol Promenade Park and Shiokaze Park, spanning Minato, Koto, and Shinagawa. This celebration introduces the City Explorer Pass, giving Pokémon GO Trainers a one-of-a-kind way to play. The pass lets participants explore and catch across the greater Tokyo area—a first for an event of this kind. At the main venue, visitors can dive into interactive installations, themed photo spots, and chances to encounter rare Pokémon. The event spotlights Tokyo’s history, culture, and scenic landmarks, encouraging visitors to discover different neighborhoods as they play. Known for uniting fans from around the world, Pokémon GO Fest fosters community and shared excitement. This edition offers an unforgettable way to experience both Pokémon GO and vibrant Tokyo. 📍 Odaiba Seaside Park, Symbol Promenade Park, Shiokaze Park, and surrounding areas 📅 May 29–June 1, 2026

Shibuya Sky Observation Deck crowns Shibuya Scramble Square at 229 metres, delivering Tokyo’s unrivalled 360-degree panorama. From the open-air rooftop you can gaze down on the world’s busiest pedestrian crossing, pick out Tokyo Tower and Tokyo Skytree, and—on clear days—spot the snow-capped peak of Mount Fuji. A high-speed Sky Elevator whisks visitors from Level 14 to the summit, its dynamic ceiling lighting heightening the ascent. Inside, the Level 46 Sky Gallery pairs digital art with interactive installations, while the Sky Stage offers a glass-floored Sky Edge and cloud-like hammocks for cinematic sunset shots and neon-soaked nightscapes. After dark, a choreographed light show over Shibuya Crossing illuminates the sky every 30 minutes, setting a romantic mood. Day or night, Shibuya Sky lets you stand at the beating heart of Tokyo and feel its pulse from a breathtaking new angle.

Tokyo Dream Park is slated to open in Ariake on March 27, 2026. Created by TV Asahi, this sleek nine-story complex is designed to host everything from arena-scale concerts and musicals to art exhibitions, and it is fast becoming one of Tokyo’s biggest new entertainment hubs. Inside, you’ll find SGC Hall Ariake (a concert venue for up to 5,000 people), EX Theater Ariake (a new stage for musicals and plays), and EX Studios 7 and 8 (home to rotating exhibitions and digital art experiences). 💡Opening highlights Here’s what to look forward to: ✨ As part of the largest Doraemon exhibition ever, more than 100 life-size models (he’s bigger than you’d think) will take over EX Studio 7, alongside Japan-exclusive designs, manga and anime showcases, and tons of photo ops. ✨ Paris’s immersive art show Rêve des Lumières (Atelier des Lumières) will make its Japan debut with a Van Gogh projection experience powered by more than 100 projectors. ✨ EX Theater Ariake opens in April 2026 with the new musical "AmberS," followed by Gekidan Shinkansen’s summer production and the Japan premiere of a Tony Award–winning musical. 🚌How to get there 📍Tokyo Dream Park will be in the Ariake area of Koto Ward, near Tokyo Big Sight.

🔥Drama fans worldwide are screaming! The official Netflix Squid Game immersive experience is coming to Shibuya, Tokyo in 2026!🦑 📍Tokyu Plaza Shibuya, 3F | January 16–July 20, for six months only—don’t miss it! Since Red Light, Green Light went viral in 2021, this genre-defining thriller has turned childhood games on their head and pushed human nature to the brink. Now the on-screen nightmare becomes real! New York, Madrid, Seoul, London, Sydney, and Los Angeles all sold out—it finally arrives in Asia! 👇Step inside and instantly become Player 456 1️⃣ Face scan to register → get your unique number, heart rate instantly +100 2️⃣ Form teams of 20 and take on classic challenges: 🎵 The doll watches Red Light, Green Light—move too slowly and you’re eliminated 💪 High-stakes tug of war—your palms will be sweating 🎯 Marbles game—friendships can sink in an instant … each challenge is recreated 1:1, and lighting and sound are 100% just like in the show! Beyond the games, there is a themed café, plus photo zones and a dedicated merchandise store, so fans can snap away and pick up souvenirs. If you want to dive deeper into the characters’ perspectives, you can buy a special ticket that includes a green tracksuit, or upgrade to a premium ticket with access to the VIP room to relive the lavish viewing experience from the show!

Tokyo Skytree has teamed up with "Puella Magi Madoka Magica" to launch the collaborative event "Waltz in the Moonlight." An exhibition inspired by the anime’s world is being held more than 450m above the ground at the Tembo Galleria, with large-scale installations that invite fans to take photos and soak up the atmosphere. The exhibition runs January 8–April 6, 2026. The venue features various great photo attractions, planned across seven zones. Each spot offers different setups and decor for fans to snap photos and make memories. 🪽 First zone – crossing the sky "gate of beginnings" Centered on the "Puella Magi Madoka Magica" anime, special character animations play inside the elevator as you ride up, surrounding you on three sides and setting the mood for your arrival. 🪽 Second zone – welcome area "moonlit foyer" Specially drawn collaboration art is set against a Tokyo Skytree backdrop for photos. Behind it, gaze down at Tokyo from above—day and night each have their own unique vibe. 🪽 Third zone – galleria "ring of promises" Giant character panels from the series line the galleria walls for photo ops, with sweeping Tokyo views at your side to enjoy as you walk. 🪽 Fourth zone – turnaround area 1 "ring of promises" At the far end of the galleria, over 400m up, a backdrop featuring Madoka and Homura lets fans pose with the character panel for photos as if with the two of them. 🪽 Fifth zone – turnaround area 2 "path of resolve" Character pairings and memorable lines from the anime decorate the outer wall, inviting you to relive the story and immerse yourself in the narrative. 🪽 Sixth zone – summit "light of wishes" At the highest point of the entire route, screens around the walls display iconic lines and play character voice effects from the anime. 🪽 Seventh zone – mini photo spot "finale of memories" Simple standees create a compact photo spot set against Tokyo’s high-altitude views, perfect for snapping check-in photos with your favorite-character merch. Immerse yourself in the world of "Puella Magi Madoka Magica" in this special space!