Tokyo Midtown holding many summer events to keep cool

By Jahanzaib Bin Liaquat

Correspondent, SAM Daily Times

TOKYO —Tokyo Midtown, which is marking its 5th anniversary, is holding a special summer event “MIDTOWN SUMMER 2012” from July 20 to Sept 2. As part of its campaign to conserve power, the event features activities that let you enjoy a cool summer through Japanese traditional customs.
Here is the schedule:

MIDTOWN WATER WORKS 2012


“MIDTOWN WATER WORKS 2012” is the main event. It is a 10-minute water fireworks spectacle. Period: July 20 to Sept 2 (Canceled in stormy weather) Place: Shibafu Hiroba in Midtown Garden. Show Time: 20:00 to 20:10 on week nights, 19:40 to 19:50 and 20:30 to 20:40 on weekends. Admission: Free

Tokyo Midtown Furinsaisai
At the Tokyo Midtown Furinsaisai event, furin will be displayed in the Galleria area from July 20 to Sept 2. Furthermore, Furin Ezuke Taiken drawing on glass furin will be held Aug 4-12 at the Atrium area.


Bacardi Midpark Cafe
The Bacardi Midpark Cafe is a cafe set up temporarily in the Midtown Garden from July 20 to Sept 2. Period: July 20 to Sept 2 (Not open on rainy days) Place: Midtown Garden. Time: 17:00 to 22:00 (L.O. 21:30) on week nights, 15:00 to 22:00 (L.O. 21:30) on weekends. Seats: About 120 seats


Ashimizu
“Ashimizu” gives visitors the enjoyable experience of putting their feet into a stream in Midtown Garden. Great way to cool down, Period: July 20 to Sept 2 (Except Mondays and rainy days) Place: Midtown Garden. Time: 15:00 to 20:00 Seats: 70 seats. Admission: Free.


Roppongi Uchimizu Daisakusen
“Uchimizu” is a Japanese traditional custom of sprinkling water on hot streets, pavements and gardens to cool them down. Tokyo Midtown will hold the “Roppongi Uchimizu Daisakusen” with the local assembly and businesses on July 20. Date: July 20 (Canceled in the event of rain) Place: From the Roppongi crossing to Tokyo Midtown outer garden east side. Time: Registration starts at 17:00, event starts at 17:30.