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Spots to enjoy in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Fukuoka 2023 Summer!

WRITTEN BY

Moe Tokai(SUNNY DAYS Official Writer)

Summer is here! It is the first summer vacation season since the new coronavirus moved to “class 5,” but is everyone planning what to do?

For those who haven’t made plans yet or want to enjoy summer to the fullest, SUNNY SIDE UP introduces limited-time spots in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Fukuoka where we support PR!

You can work up a sweat with spicy good ramen or cool off with indoor events. You might even get greedy and travel across three cities! After you read this article, I am sure you will find something that will make you say “I need to go!”👙

【Tokyo】Tokyo Ramen Street “Midsummer Spicy Food Fair”

When your appetite is low due to the summer heat, you may crave for spicy food. For such people, we recommend the “Midsummer Spicy Food Fair” at Tokyo Ramen Street on the first basement floor of Tokyo Station Ichibangai, a popular zone in Tokyo Station where many famous ramen shops are gathered🌶️

This year’s event, the second anniversary, will feature a variety of deliciously spicy menus made with selected spices at each restaurant, including “Furano Tomikawa,” the seventh in the “Local Ramen Challenge,” a project that allows visitors to enjoy the flavors of famous restaurants from all over Japan. There are a total of 8 spicy dishes to choose from, including a numbing, addictive spicy, and tangy spicy, there’s something for everyone!.

The “spiciness barometer” allows you to select restaurants according to your preferred spiciness level, so those who are not a fan of extremely spicy dishes don’t have to worry! Don’t miss the opportunity to encounter a unique and unforgettable culinary experience that you can only find here!

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【Location】Tokyo Ramen Street(Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit B1F / Tokyo Station Ichibangai, B1F)
【Stores】Tokyo Station Ikaruga, Tsujita Miso no Sho, Tonkotsu Ramen Oreshiki Jun, Shio Ramen Hirugao, Rokurinsha, Soranoiro NIPPON, Tokyo Niboshi Ramen Gyoku, Local Ramen Challenge by Tokyo Ramen Street “Furano Tomikawa”
【Date】Until August 31st 2023
【Opening Hours】Varies from store to store
【Website】https://www.tokyoeki-1bangai.co.jp/street/ramen

【Tokyo】ANA InterContinental Hotel Tokyo “Summer Beach Club with Moët & Chandon by the skyline”

“Summer Beach Club with Moët & Chandon by the skyline,” a space inspired by the world of the champagne house Moët & Chandon, opens for the summer season only at the garden pool of the ANA InterContinental Hotel Tokyo🏊

With white as the base, it is decorated with deck chairs with a gold crown design, parasols, floats, and photo booths, creating a truly urban oasis! When the Tokyo Tower in front of the pool is lit up, the poolside and underwater areas are also illuminated to liven up the hot summer nights. The poolside snack bar will also offer a special menu to accompany the Moët & Chandon Moët Imperial🥂

 Feels like being abroad while in the heart of Tokyo! 🌞

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【Location】Outdoor swimming pool on the 4th floor of ANA InterContinental Hotel Tokyo(1-12-33 Akasaka Minato-ku Tokyo)
【Date and Time】June 24th~Spetember 30th 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Part 1: 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. / Part 2: 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. / Part 3: 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. (three-part system)
※Last admission is 1 hour before the end of each section
※The opening hours may change depending on temperature and other conditions
【Website】https://anaintercontinental-tokyo.jp/facilities/garden-pool/

【Kyoto】“NAKED Summer Festival 2023 World Heritage Site, Nijo Castle”

The “NAKED Summer Festival 2023: World Heritage Site, Nijo Castle” event is part of the “NAKED GARDEN ONE KYOTO 2023” art project to enjoy Kyoto in both real life and virtual life.

There are three main areas! The first area is a guided tour of historical buildings such as the Karamon Gate, an Important Cultural Property, and the Ninomaru Palace, a National Treasure. The second area is the Uchibori area where visitors can enjoy Kyoto’s largest projection mapping fireworks display. There is also an interactive time where the visual effects change according to visitors’ shouts. The third is the hyper festival area in the kitchen vestibule, where food and drink stalls supervised by the popular Tokyo restaurant “TREE by NAKED” and famous stores such as “Fukujuen,” Kyoto’s long-established tea shop, are gathered for shaved ice and alcoholic beverages🍹 In addition, there is a virtual project in which historical figures associated with Kyoto appear in AR! You can fully enjoy the unique summer in Kyoto!🌻

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【Location】Moto-Rikyu Nijo Castle(Nakagyo-ku Kyoto City Kyoto)
【Date and Time】July 21st 2023 – August 20th 2023
※Open throughout the event (may be canceled due to inclement weather)
※In case of cancellation, etc., it will be announced via Official Twitter
※The contents are subject to change without notice.
【Opening Hours】6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.(Last Entry 9:20 p.m.)
【Website】https://event.naked.works/nijojo/summer/

【Tokyo・Fukuoka】Summer Limited Event at the Unko Museum TOKYO・FUKUOKA「GO! GO! Poo Summer 2023」

The Unko Museum TOKYO, an entertainment facility that offers an unprecedented experience through the theme of “poop,” presents a new summer event, “GO! GO! Poop Summer 2023!”

The giant poop projection mapping fireworks are a spectacular sight that can only be seen here. While watching the fireworks, you can shout “poop!” The “Giant Poop Fireworks Display” is sure to be the topic of conversation as a new wave of firework displays, a summer tradition in Japan. In addition, there will be limited-edition goods to take in during the summer and poop stickers for those who follow us on social media!🎁

In addition to the permanent flagship store “Unko Museum TOKYO,” the “TADAIMA! Poop Museum FUKUOKA presented by CHIKYUJIN” is also scheduled to hold the fireworks until September 3rd.

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【Event Period】
Unko Museum TOKYO : August 31st 2023
『Tadaima!! Unko Museum FUKUOKA presented by CHIKYUJIN』 : September 3rd 2023
【Website】https://unkomuseum.com/

How about exploring some recommended spots to enjoy aunique summer experience this year, from gourmet delights that beat the summer fatigue to pools where you can savor an international vibe? 🌻

There are many other events that SSU handles PR for! Check them out in SUNNY DAYS if you are interested!

WRITTEN BY

Moe Tokai(SUNNY DAYS Official Writer)

Freelance editor and writer. After working for a fashion magazine, currently focuses on lifestyle magazines. She is always on the lookout for new trends in entertainment, gourmet food, beauty, etc. Once she gets hooked on something, she pursues it to the end, and is currently in love with the character "Chiikawa.”

* Affiliation may differ from the time of writing.

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