Only by visiting these can you truly know Tokyo – Top 10 must-visit food, drink, and entertainment spots this summer

By MOOK Scenic Spots Shun, compiled and reported

Every summer during Japan’s peak travel season, various regions across the country host a wide range of festivals and events, and even department stores roll out limited-time goods and pop-up shops, adding diverse colors to the hot summer days. The ever-changing summer in Tokyo also offers many exciting activities. Below are ten must-visit food, drink, and entertainment spots and delicacies for this summer. Travelers who love Tokyo should not miss them.

1. 2017Summer Fireworks Fantasy
A fireworks display held at Tobu Zoo, which combines a zoo, amusement park, and water park. Featuring special laser and flame effects performances, along with the launch of about 2,000 fireworks.
 
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Venue: Take the Tobu Skytree Line from Asakusa Station, transfer at Yotsuya Station, arrive at Tobu Zoo Station in about 50 minutes, then walk about 10 minutes from Tobu Zoo Station to the venue
Dates: August 5 (Sat), 12 (Sat), 19 (Sat) 19:30–19:50 *Event canceled in case of bad weather

2. Glistening Gold Leaf Ice Cream
The luxurious and eye-catching glistening gold leaf ice cream will be available at a limited-time store at GINZA SIX, its first-ever Tokyo launch. A 10-centimeter square gold leaf covers the ice cream, adorned with cute star and heart designs in gold and silver leaf, sparking heated discussions.
 
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Address: B2F Patio Space, GINZA SIX, 6-10-1 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Business hours: August 1, 2017 – August 27, 10:30 – 20:30

3. MUJI Yurakucho Flagship Store
The Japanese brand “MUJI,” after launching the health- and balance-focused “Café & Meal MUJI” restaurant, recently announced that it will expand its first-ever “produce section” at its Tokyo Yurakucho flagship store.

MUJI’s Tokyo Yurakucho flagship store sells basic vegetables and fruits on the first floor in the style of a grocery store. The vegetables are sold directly from their place of origin, sourced from producers and groups that grow them without chemical synthetic pesticides or fertilizers, or with reduced pesticide use. Additionally, an actual model of the “MUJI House” has been introduced, where MUJI’s exclusive interior consultation staff will answer customers’ questions about the house.