Due to the rapid spread of COVID-19 (novel coronavirus), the following changes will be made to the Sakura Fes Nihonbashi/OFF TO MEET. Please check the details before attending. We would also like to take this chance to sincerely apologize for these necessary changes.May the day converge as soon as possible, and your peaceful everyday life will return.
[Cancellations]
・SAKURA FOOD MARKET (3/28-3/29)
・OFF LINE BOOK MARKET (3/28-3/29)
・OFF LINE TALK STAGE (3/28-3/29)
・OFF LINE LIVE STAGE (3/29)
・Nihonbashi Infiorata @ Nihonbashi Takashimaya S.C. / COREDO Nihonbashi (3/28-3/31)
・Nihonbashi Infiorata @ YUITO (4/1-4/5)
・Tokyo, Spring, Music Festival - A Musical Sakura Town Gathering in Nihonbashi (3/15-3/16)
・Limited-time collaboration event between Mitsukoshi Department Store and the movie Fate/stay night [Heaven’s Feel] (3/20-3/22)
・Nihombashi Takashimaya S.C. Kyoto Temple which is associates with Jakuchu -the sparkle of life- (3/18-4/6)
[Changes]
・OFF LINE SACOCHE BAGS
While these were originally intended to be handed out over 3/28-3/29, we have made changes to the way they will be passed out. Now, they will be one of the presents for the SAKURA MENU WALK (from 3/30), given out at each participating restaurant to those who buy a sakura-themed menu item (while stock lasts).
For those of you who opt to stay home to lessen the chance of catching COVID-19, we would love you to join us online by checking out the following links. In this way, we hope the Sakura Fes Nihonbashi 2020 event can still bring a smile to people even during this difficult time when many events are being cancelled. Thank you all for your understanding in this matter.
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SAKURA FES オリジナルグッズの
プレゼント
コロナウィルス感染の影響により中止発表された「SAKURA FOOD MARKET」「圏外BOOK MARKET」で配布予定であった「圏外SACOCHE」及び「圏外BAG」。
今年のイベントテーマ「OFF TO MEET」を体現するイベントアイコンとして制作されたこちらのオリジナルアイテムを、以下の内容でプレゼントいたします。
外に出づらい社会情勢ではございますが、お近くにお越しの際には是非ご活用ください。街に活力が戻り、一日でも早く平穏な日常が戻りますように。
圏外SACOCHE・圏外BAG
スマホを圏外にするサコッシュとバッグです。家族や友人との会話、おいしい料理や満開の桜。スマホをOFFして「いまここにしかない出来事」を全身で味わってください。少しでも早く、健やかな春を迎えられますように。
SAKURA FES NIHONBASHI/OFF TO MEET
・圏外BAG
配布開始日:3月28日~
対象店舗:タロー書房(コレド室町1地下1F)誠品生活日本橋(コレド室町テラス2F)
条件:対象店舗でお買い上げのお客様のうち抽選でプレゼント
・圏外SACOCHE
配布開始日:3月30日~
対象店舗:SAKURA MENU WALKに参加の各店舗
条件:該当の桜メニューをご購入のお客様のうち抽選でプレゼント
ARTIST
NO/SE
This installation was designed following the NIHONBASHI MEGURU FES, which included both the Meguru Noren Exhibition and FUROSHIKI TOKYO. It was created in connection with the town, showing its many facets.
Designer & Director: Nakano Takuro / Concept Planner: Sekoguchi Haruka
ARTIST
The Tree of Light Japan
A joint project between Japan and the US, with planning and production by BASCULE, and modelling and development by SYMMETRY LAB and EMC PRODUCTIONS. Last year marked the first time this main installation at the famous Burning Man event was brought to Japan.
ARTIST
UQiYO
UQiYO is a Japanese indie electropop band/project led by producer Yuqi, who writes, records, performs, and produces the music. As a performing act, Yuqi (guitar, vocals, keyboard) plays alongside Sima (percussions) and Mica (Keyboards, chorus), newly joined from 2019.
Switch off your phones and connect to the town.
So much of what we see and do is optimized and curated;
Why not take a break to enjoy the thrill of the unknown?
OFF TO MEET - the key to a new experience.
Disconnect from constant notifications;
switch off and meet the community around you.
It’s time to stop worrying about efficiency, convenience, and rationale.
Go with the flow.
Now is your chance to encounter new people
and take part in experiences that only Nihonbashi has to offer.
A unique and one-of-a-kind spring is waiting for you in Nihonbashi.
Some events in the Sakura Fes Nihonbashi have been adjusted or cancelled.
Click here for more information.
3/15 (Sun) - 4/5 (Sun)
Mitsukoshimae Station Underground Walkway,
Showa-dori Street Underground Crosswalk
This exhibit features eight artists’ works, all made under the theme of “”the Nihonbashi only available offline.”
Artists: Kawai Haruna, Colliu, Tamamura Satoshi, flapper3 Inc., Machida Kaoru,
Mizobuchi Tamano, Murai Satoshi, Yairi Kouichi
PARTICIPATING ARTISTS
3/16 (Mon) - 3/31 (Tues)
Display time: 5:00pm-8:00pm
This installation uses Nihonbashi’s weeping cherry blossoms as a motif. Words are caught up in the soft breeze while the backround music blends with the surrounding voices, and conversations bloom between passersby.
Artist: NO/SE
PARTICIPATING ARTISTS
3/16 (Mon) - 3/31 (Tues)
Performance time 4:00pm-10:00pm*The piano is available to play from 12:00pm to 10:00pm, except during performance times.
COREDO Muromachi Terrace Oyane Hiroba (Outdoor Plaza)
This interactive light-up art installation was the talk of the town when it debuted last spring, and has been upgraded to incorporate a playable street piano. The 8,000 leaves of the cherry tree change colors based on the timbre of the music, allowing passersby to freely summon spring with a song.
Artist: The Tree of Light Japan
PARTICIPATING ARTISTS
MOVIE
3/15 (Sun) - 4/5 (Sun)
Shops in the Nihonbashi, Yaesu, and Kyobashi area
For a limited time only, around 170 participating shops in the area will have sakura-themed menus. Order a themed menu item to receive an original Sakura Fes Nihonbashi pin badge on a first-come-first-serve basis.
3/15 (Sun) - 4/5 (Sun)*Light-up times will differ depending on the location.
Edo Sakura-dori Street, Chuo-dori Street buildings
Various buildings throughout Nihonbashi will be illuminated a stunning pink color in the theme of sakura. The sakura trees lining Edo Sakura-dori Street will also be strung with lights. Take an evening stroll along the beautifully lit streets and enjoy the coming of spring.
OFFLINE NIHONBASHI
3/28 (Sat), 3/29 (Sun)
This special event takes place for only two days within the Sakura Fes Nihonbashi.
Included are a number of exclusive events sure to captivate,
such as food and book markets, live music, panel discussions, and more.
Due to containment efforts to combat the rapid spread of COVID-19 (novel coronavirus),
some events in the Sakura Fes Nihonbashi have been adjusted or cancelled.
For updates, please see the notes in red under each event.
From March 28th, presents for participating in the SAKURA MENU WALK will be given out directly at each store (while stock lasts).*Available until stock runs out.
10,000 people can receive an original sacoche bag that cuts off phone signals, allowing you to pop your phone in your bag and forget about it to enjoy your day out.
12:00pm-6:00pm
Fukutoku Garden*In the event of rain, the market will be set up in the Edo Sakura-dori Street Underground Passageway.
Bookstores around the country have assembled a market wherein visitors can enjoy the tactile beauty of books that is simply impossible to experience with a cellphone. Additionally, Asia Book Market’s participation ensures enjoyable collection of books you would be unlikely to find anywhere else in Japan.
12:00pm-6:00pm*Available until supply runs out.
Fukutoku Garden*May be postponed in the event of rain
Nihonbashi has long been considered a town of many culinary delights. At this gourmet event, historical restaurants and well-known shops have gathered under the theme of “only available today”, offering a menu of top-grade delicacies for affordable prices.
3/29 (Sun) 6:00pm-7:00pm
COREDO Muromachi Terrace Oyane Hiroba (Outdoor Plaza)
Price: Free Entry
Live performances are a once-in-a-lifetime event. This spring, enjoy a special, unique live show, available only here in Nihonbashi.
Artist: UQiYO
PARTICIPATING ARTISTS
Price: ¥1,000 per person
This panel discussion includes talks by a number of researchers and creators on four distinct themes, under the overarching topic of the impact of cell phone usage in the modern day.
Guests:Satoru Ikeuchi ,Natsuyo Chinsho , haru.,Soryo Matsumura ,Juichi Yamagiwa , Natsumi Wada, Isao Sarashina, and more
Moderators:Naoki Ono ,Takao Kunori
3/28 (Sat) - 3/31 (Tue)
10:30am-7:00pm3/28 (Sat) 10:30am- : Ticketing opens for attendees (closes when all spots are filled)
Infiorata means “decorated with flowers” in Italian, and a special Pikachu from Pokemon Center DX Tokyo and Pokemon Cafe will make an exceptionally floral stage appearance.*For details, please check
the official website for each venue.
4/1 (Wed) - 4/5 (Sun)
Keeping with the traditional spirit of Nihonbashi, this display includes three-dimensional art pieces of sakura and fresh bamboo that allow visitors to get a taste of traditional Japan.
3/15 (Sun) - 3/16 (Mon)
Usher in spring in Tokyo at this classical music festival, which has once again made its way to Nihonbashi.
3/20 (Fri) - 3/22 (Sun)
10:00am-7:00pm*Stage event on 3/21 (Sat) is at 6:00pm.
Event finishes on 3/22 (Sun) at 6:00pm.
Edo Sakura-dori Street Underground Passageway*Stage event is at COREDO Muromachi Terrace Oyane Hiroba (Outdoor Plaza)
Come and see an exhibition of illustrations and browse limited-time goods commemorating the film’s release on 3/28 (Sat). There is a voice actor panel on 3/21.
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