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Japanese chestnuts, long beloved in Japan, are known for their large size and are in season in autumn. From steamed red bean jelly to dorayaki, there are plenty of tempting desserts that showcase their naturally sweet flavor!
What’s a chestnut dessert you’d love to try in Tokyo?
"Tokyo Metropolitan Central Library : Foreign Language Books on Topics"
Exhibition "Nature in the Palm of Your Hand: Bonsai"
Bonsai embodies Japanese aesthetics and craftsmanship. We invite you to experience the charm of bonsai.
Until December 2, 2026.
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Tokyo Heritage Week 2026
🗺️Tokyo Metropolitan Library Exhibition, "Go to Edo: A Tourist's Guide to the Great City of Edo"
📣Discover the famous sights, local specialties, and other attractions that were beloved by the people of Edo.
📅Until Nov. 8, 2026
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𝘛𝘖𝘒𝘠𝘖 𝘜𝘗𝘋𝘈𝘛𝘌𝘚
Kawamata Eifu, Tokyo’s last traditional cooper (wooden vessel maker), creates impeccable vessels showcased in Japan and abroad, while focusing on leaving a legacy that inspires the next generation.
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#TokyoUpdates #EdoTokyo
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🔍 Discover promising startups across the Greater Tokyo Area.
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The Tokyo Metropolitan Government provides a dedicated dashboard on Dealroom (@dealroomco), a global startup database, to help you discover and analyze startups across the Greater Tokyo Area.
Now featuring over 18,000 companies 🚀
The dashboard is a resource for investors, corporations, city governments around the world, and more.
📊 Explore the dashboard to:
✅ Discover promising growth-stage companies receiving targeted support from the public and private sectors
✅ Filter startups by growth stage and sector
✅ Explore startups selected by Dealroom
💡 Explore investment and collaboration opportunities.
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#Tokyo #Startups #Dealroom
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We spoke with Shigeyuki Ogawa, President & CEO of long-established yukata and Edo komon maker #Chikusen, about its Edo aesthetic heritage and how it adapts its craftsmanship for today.
#TraditionalCrafts
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𝘛𝘖𝘒𝘠𝘖 𝘜𝘗𝘋𝘈𝘛𝘌𝘚
SusHi Tech Tokyo pitch winner SPACECOOL Inc. partners across many sectors to deploy its groundbreaking cooling technology to protect athletes, aid disaster relief, and save energy.
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#TokyoUpdates #Resilience #SusHiTechTokyo
Gotokuji Temple is known as the birthplace of the maneki neko, a symbol of luck in Japan.
Legend says a cat beckoned a lord into the temple, saving him from a storm, and today the grounds are filled with maneki neko of all sizes.
Be sure to take in the beautiful autumn leaves!
Did you enjoy this glimpse of "A Message to the Next Generation of Innovators"?
It's now on YouTube!
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For an in-depth look at Tokyo, check out our YouTube channel:
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How can cities, startups, and entrepreneurs work together to tackle global challenges?
In this interview, Dr. Chi-Ming Peng shares his insights on SusHi Tech Tokyo, its value, and a message for the next generation of innovators.
📅NEXT: May 20–22, 2027
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How could generative AI change how people engage with information? AI artist Kadine James reimagines video through AI, while Tokyo shares "Tokyonauts" initiative for clearer public communication.
📅NEXT: May 20–22, 2027
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𝘛𝘖𝘒𝘠𝘖 𝘜𝘗𝘋𝘈𝘛𝘌𝘚
Following success across Latin America, the digital platform Pictoline has launched in Japan, offering creators a fresh outlet to translate the Tokyo's stories into smart visual narratives.
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#TokyoUpdates #Illustration #VisualArt
Watch Tokyo Governor Koike’s exclusive interview on Bloomberg Asia Trade (35:00–43:00), covering affordable housing, a tourism boom, family support and women’s empowerment.
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October 13 is the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction.
The Tokyo Rinkai Disaster Prevention Park serves as the emergency headquarters during a major crisis, with facilities like stove benches for cooking and relief vending machines that supply drinks during outages.
𝘛𝘖𝘒𝘠𝘖 𝘜𝘗𝘋𝘈𝘛𝘌𝘚
Tokyo’s MNH Inc. uses unique roasting technology to turn "genmai" (brown rice) into a rich caffeine-free coffee alternative—with new doors opening after SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026.
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#TokyoUpdates #SusHiTechTokyo #FoodInnovation
