Only These Make You a Tokyo Expert – 10 Must-Visit Eats, Drinks & Attractions This Summer

By MOOK Scenic Spots / Reported by Shun

During Japan’s summer tourist season, various regions across the country host a rich array of festivals and events, and even department stores roll out limited-time products and pop-up shops, adding vibrant diversity to the hot summer days. The ever-changing Tokyo summer also offers many exciting activities. Below are ten must-visit eats, drinks, and attractions for this summer. Travelers who love Tokyo should not miss these.

1. 2017Summer Fireworks Fantasy
A fireworks display held at Tobu Zoo, which combines a zoo, amusement park, and water park. The event features special effects such as lasers and flames, along with the launch of about 2,000 fireworks.
 
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Venue: About 50 minutes from Asakusa Station to Tobu Animal Park Station via Tobu Skytree Line (change at Yotsuya Station), then a 10-minute walk from Tobu Animal Park 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 elegant and eye-catching glistening gold leaf ice cream will be available at a limited-time store at GINZA SIX, marking its first Tokyo launch. A 10-centimeter square of gold leaf covers the ice cream, adorned with adorable star and heart patterns made of gold and silver leaf, sparking heated discussion.
 
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Address: Patio Space, B2F, GINZA SIX, 6-10-1 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Operating Period: August 1, 2017 – August 27, 2017, 10:30 – 20:30

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

The MUJI Yurakucho flagship store sells basic vegetables and fruits on the first floor in a grocery-style layout. The vegetables are sold directly from their place of origin, with a focus on produce purchased from producers and farming groups that avoid synthetic chemical pesticides and fertilizers or use reduced amounts. Additionally, an actual model of the “MUJI House” has been introduced, where dedicated MUJI interior design consultants are available to answer customers’ questions about the home.