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2023/11/16(木)〜12/25(月)

MIDTOWN CHRISTMAS 2023

Enraptured by the sparkling and gently swaying lights, you may find yourself slowing down and your heart racing at the uniquely seasonal scene before you.
The concept for this year is called BE ENCHANTED..., and will bring color to both day and night in your holiday season along with the beautiful rhythms of nature through magical productions that will leave you captivated.

開催期間
2023/11/16(木)〜12/25(月)
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Route Restrictions at Busy Times

  • Large crowds are expected between December 23 (Sat.) and 25 (Mon.), and you may have to wait for more than two hours before you can see the illuminations. If you wish to enjoy the illuminations at your own pace, we strongly recommend that you avoid peak times and visit on or before December 22.
    * The start and end times for route restrictions may differ depending on the state of congestion.
  • Notes, from December 23 (Sat.) to 25 (Mon.) 16:00 - 23:00 Busy times only ・The illumination viewing route will be restricted, depending on congestion, between 16:00 - 23:00 during the above three day period. Please be aware that this will create one-way sections along certain parts of the route. We ask for your understanding and cooperation in order to allow everyone to safely view the illuminations.
    ・You cannot access the illumination venue from inside Galleria.
    ・If you leave the queue for any reason then you will not be able to return to the same place.
    ・Please ensure that you use toilet facilities prior to joining the queue.
    ・Please fold strollers while waiting in line to view the illuminations. Once you arrive at the Midtown Garden Area, you can use the strollers again.
    ・Customers accompanied by pets will be unable to queue in the waiting line.
    ・The viewing space for wheelchair users is provided on the priority area for safety reason.
    ・Please follow all instructions from staff when proceeding through the venue.
    ・Since a parking space is expected to be very busy, please take a public transportation.

MIDTOWN WINTER LIGHTS
Sponsored by Netflix

Gold Trees

Gold Trees
Gold Trees

With golden trees along 80m stretch of Midtown Garden, the colorful illumination accompanied by natural seasonal sounds and smoke creates a completely unique scene. Until November 30 (Thu), you can enjoy an immersive experience as you stroll among the trees and view them up-close.

【Period】 November 16 (Thu.) - December 25 (Mon.)
【Time】 17:04 - 23:00 (show duration 4 mins. approx.)
*Subject to change depending on the situation.
【Location】 Lawn area in front of "21_21 DESIGN SIGHT," Midtown Garden
【Fees】 Free of charge
【Organized by】 Tokyo Midtown
【Sponsor】 Netflix
【Collaboration】 Creative direction : HAKUHODO PRODUCT'S
Design : VELVETA DESIGN(https://www.velveta.jp/
Production : Takahito Mukai (mukai_tv)
Sound design : Kiyoaki Kondo (mandarin studio)
Golden trees radiating a sculpture-like beauty in the daytime

Golden trees radiating a sculpture-like beauty in the daytime

The line of golden trees pointing straight up toward the sky reflect the surroundings of any given moment as they glint and shine, offering you the chance to enjoy a unique and fleeting scene with the constantly changing color of the sky and wisps of cloud in the background.

Promenade of Lights

Promenade of Lights

As the vale of night descends, a warm golden illumination rises. The illumination sparkles brightly with sophistication while retaining a dynamic vibrancy, attracting those who visit and inviting them into a world of opulence. Don't miss this opportunity to experience a seasonal stroll in the expansive Midtown Garden. Gazing out from the restaurants that face the garden area is also highly recommended.

【Period】 November 16 (Thu.) - February 25 (Sun.)
【Time】 17:04 - 23:00
*There is a light dimming show when the lights are turned on at 17:04 and off at 23:00 (garden area only)
*Subject to change depending on the situation.
【Location】 Midtown Garden, Plaza 1F
【Fees】 Free of charge
【Organized by】 Tokyo Midtown
【Sponsor】 Netflix
Netflix is the world's leading streaming entertainment service with 223 million paid memberships in over 190 countries.

Galleria Installation & Performance

some snow scenes

some snow scenes

The atrium of the Galleria, will host installations featuring snapshots of delicate winter scenes. Drops of light falling from icicle-like crystals strike the keys of a piano, with each resultant sound marking time as we enjoy the present moment and anticipate the coming spring. Countless drops resembling snow floating lightly in the air create an emotional depiction of a range of winter landscapes, like deep and silent snowfall, and sometimes a freezing snowstorm.

【Period】 November 16 (Thu.) - December 25 (Mon.)
【Time】 11:00 - 23:00
*Subject to change depending on the situation.
【Location】 Galleria B1
【Fees】 Free of charge
【Organized by】 Tokyo Midtown
【Designed by】 WOW
【Composed by】 Ayatake Ezaki
The tones of a piano played by sparkling drops

The tones of a piano played by sparkling drops

Drops of light that fall from icicles strike the keys on a piano, and give a performance as if to celebrate the present moment. Enjoy a special winter's moment as you savor a beautiful collaboration between productions from WOW visual design studio and music composed by the musician Ayatake Ezaki.

There are four different special productions, changing at 15 minute intervals.

ROPPONGI STREET THEATER #04
Christmas Special

ROPPONGI STREET THEATER #04 Christmas Special
ROPPONGI STREET THEATER #04 Christmas Special

ROPPONGI STREET THEATER is a performing arts project in collaboration with the existing architecture and public art in the Roppongi area. This is the fourth time that this event is going to be held and it has the link with the 《some snow scenes》installation at the Galleria which features a video production from WOW and a piano performance from the musician Ayatake Ezaki that resonate with the artwork of Kan Yasuda's "Ishinki (Mindful Heart)". Please enjoy the scene created by light and woven together by a beautiful piano melody.

【Period】 November 25 (Sat.)
【Time】 19:00 / 21:00 (approx. 25 mins. each show)
【Location】 Plaza B1: "Ishinki (Mindful Heart)" special display area
【Performer】 Ayatake Ezaki
【Video production】 WOW
【Fees】 Free of charge
【Registration】 Advance reservation is required (first-come, first-served) via Peatix
【Capacity】 80 persons
*Registration deadline: 12:00 noon, November 24 (Fri), 2023
*Registrations on a first-come, first-served basis, and no further registrations will be accepted after capacity is reached.
【Organized by】 Tokyo Midtown × Roppongi Future Talks
【Collaboration】 YAMAHA MUSIC JAPAN CO., LTD. , Prism Co., Ltd.

Art

Mindful Heart

Mindful Heart
Kan Yasuda

A sculpture made of 18.5 tons of marble billions of years old in Pietrasanta, Italy. When you sink into the hole carved into the stone, you will feel as if you are part of the earth, and you can hear the silent voices of ancient times emanating from the stone. Inside the hole carved into the stone, the artist would like you to feel a sense of relief as if you were settling into the earth.

Performer

WOW Inc.

WOW

Stimulating and inspiring people's minds--In our attempt to embody this mission, WOW engages in two approaches.
First, as a creative collective, creators brimming with individuality each explore unique themes and methods of expression, and create works based on these explorations.
Second, as a visual design studio, we combine intellect and sensitivity through dialogues with the client, and weave rich and varied expressions,through videos, installations and UI/UX, which the rational pursuit of efficiency could never hope to achieve.
https://www.w0w.co.jp/

Ayatake Ezaki

Ayatake Ezaki

Musician Ayatake Ezaki was born in the city of Fukuoka (southern Japan) in 1992. He started learning the piano when he was four, and music composition when he was seven. After graduating from the Faculty of Music at Tokyo University of the Arts, he went on to complete a master's degree at Tokyo University Graduate School. In addition to playing keyboards for WONK and millennium parade, he has also been involved in recording and production for music from other artists, including King Gnu, Vaundy, and Kenshi Yonezu. And as well as being involved in soundtrack work for films that include Homunculus (2021), he freely works across a range of fields, including running a music label and involvement in artistic education.

CHRISTMAS TREE

Sustainable Christmas tree

Sustainable Christmas tree

This year will see a new initiative on the first floor of the Plaza in the form of a sustainable Christmas tree that makes use of discarded branches clipped from other trees. This installation greets visitors with warm light dripping from the multitude of overlapping branches. The tree is made from the branches of trees in the Midtown Garden, including Japanese zelkova, cherrry blossom, and ginko, that were clipped to help the trees grow. In addition to reusing branches, this tree also helps to reduce CO2 emissions produced when transporting trees. Recyclable stainless steel material was also used to make the frame, and the overall result is a Christmas tree that bestows upon the viewer the warmth of trees.

【Period】 November 16 (Thu.) - December 25 (Mon.)
【Time】 17:04 - 23:00
*Subject to change depending on the situation.
【Area】 Plaza 1F
【Fees】 Free of charge
【Organized by】 Tokyo Midtown
【Designed by】 SOLSO
Sustainable Christmas tree

Nurturing trees at Tokyo Midtown

The Midtown Garden is home to a total of 400 trees that include around 140 inherited from the former Defense Agency that was located on the site, and these trees have been carefully looked after since the opening of Tokyo Midtown. Regularly pruning the trees means not only are any overgrown leaves and branches tidied up, but also that air and light are equally distributed to all foliage, and allows the health of trees and plants to be preserved along with the beauty of the trees.

ICE RINK

COACH MIDTOWN
ICE RINK

COACH MIDTOWN ICE RINK

The ice rink, which is one of the largest outdoor ice rinks in Tokyo, is a symbol of winters at Tokyo Midtown. This year, the rink has been given an especially resplendent dressing thanks to a collaboration with the global fashion brand COACH. Visitors to the rink can enjoy gliding over genuine ice in the middle of Tokyo to form long-lasting memories of winter.

【Period】 November 16 (Thu.) - February 25 (Sun.)
Closed on January 1, 2024 (Mon. & national holiday).
【Time】 11:00 - 21:00 (reception until 20:00)
*The ice rink will open at 17:00 on November 16 (Thu)
*Business hours and content are subject to change and suspension without notice in poor weather or depending on the temperature on the relevant day.
【Location】 Grass Square
【Fees】 ●Tickets
Weekdays   Adults ¥1,800 / Children ¥1,100
Weekends and national holidays Adults ¥2,200 / Children ¥1,500
●Skate rental
¥500 (per person)
*Includes a Cafe & Gourmet Tickets for use in TOKYO MIDTOWN
*Adults: High school ages and above / Children: Junior high school ages and below
*Weekend and national holiday rates will apply during the end of year period from December 16 (Sat.) - January 3 (Wed.).
* Please wear gloves to prevent accidents.
●Other prices
・Helmet Free
・Accompanying person's fee ¥300
・Beginner's lesson: ¥700 (cash only, first six customers for each lesson)
・Sled rentals (Penguin,Snowman) ¥500 / 20 minutes
・Gloves / Socks ¥300 each
・Locker charge From ¥100
・Private use (1 hour)
Weekdays ¥50,000 / Weekends ¥55,000
*Bookings for private use can be made between 9:00 and 10:30.
*Weekend and national holiday rates will apply brduring the end of year period from December 16 (Sat.) - January 3 (Wed.).

*All fees include tax.
*Beginner's lessons are scheduled for 30 minutes each on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 15:00-15:30, 16:00-16:30, and 17:00-17:30. However, please note this excludes national holidays and the end of year period from December 16 (Sat.) - January 3 (Wed.)
*Sled rentals are available from 11:00-18:00 on weekdays (last entry is 17:40).
*Beginner's lessons and sled rentals may be canceled when the rink is very busy.
*For private use, we charge ¥500 per person for a skate rental fee.
*For inquiries about reservation and private use, please contact TOKYO MIDTOWN Call Center at 03-3475-3100.
*Tokyo Midtown shall take no responsiblity for any accidents, trouble, or other such problems that occur in the ice rink.Please use the ice rink safely.
【Organized by】 Tokyo Midtown
【Sponsor】 COACH

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