SKIP CITY SUMMER FESTIVAL
Events
- 3 EVENINGS OF OUTDOOR SCREENINGS
- FUN EVENTS
- EXPERIENCE AND LEARN TRAFFIC SAFETY
- NIGHT STANDS at SKIP CITY
- SKIP CITY BON DANCING
- FILM PRODUCTION WORKSHOP
- LIVE SHOWS!! WRESTLING AND MUSIC PERFORMANCE
- ONE DAY PETTING ZOO
- SPINNING TOP WORKSHOP
- LEARN ABOUT FOOD WITH VEGETABLE SOMMELIERS
- BULL DOG SAUCE COOKING EXPERIENCE AND TASTING
- HATOGAYA SPECIALTY GOODS AND PRODUCTS
- WAKU WAKU WORK <Three Way Thaumatrope>
- "SAITAMA SUMMER" PHOTO EXHIBITION
- NHK KIDS SPECIAL SCREENING
- FILM / TV DRAMA ON SET LOCATION PHOTOS IN SAITAMA
- KAWAGUCHI I-MONO BRAND SHOWCASE
*Please note that all events are subject to cancellations or changes due to the weather
3 EVENINGS OF OUTDOOR SCREENINGS
Sunday, July 16 and Monday, July 17 at Promenade (to be cancelled in case of rain)
Enjoy the screenings of popular animations for families.
First Evening – Sunday, July 16 19:30~
Tom and Jerry and the Wizard of Oz (59 min)
Tom, Jerry and Dorothy get whisked away into the land of Oz. Now Tom and Jerry have to work together to protect Dorothy from a malicious witch and bring themselves back to the world where they belong.
©TOM AND JERRY and THE WIZARD OF OZ and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and © Turner Entertainment Co. Tom and Jerry & The Wizard of Oz © Turner Entertainment Co. Package Design © Turner Entertainment Co. and Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All rights reserved.
Second Evening – Monday, July 17 – Holiday 19:30~
Lego DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League vs. Bizarro League (49 min.)
©2015 The Lego Group. TM&©DC Comics. TM&©WBEI.
Everyone’s favorite heroes are now Lego models! It's up to the Justice League to team up with their Bizarro counterparts to stop Darkseid and save the galaxy!
- For inquiries: SKIP CITY INTERNATIONAL D-Cinema FESTIVAL Office
TEL: 048-263-0818
FUN EVENTS
Sunday, July 16 and Monday, July 17 10:30 – 17:30 at Promenade
Shaun the Sheep is coming to SKIP CITY with “Shaun the Sheep Mini Variety Show” on July 17! In addition, clowns, mimes, and other performers will join to elevate the festive atmosphere followed by the local elementary school marching band.
- For inquiries, please call Saitama Audio-Visual Volunteers
TEL: 048-259-3421
EXPERIENCE AND LEARN TRAFFIC SAFETY
Saturday, July 16 from10:00 – 15:00 at Promenade (to be cancelled in case of rain)
Saito-kun will visit SKIP CITY and teach you traffic safety, let you experience a driving simulator, airbag demonstration and more.
- Hosted by Saitama Trucking Association
- For inquiries, please call Digital SKIP Station TEL: 048-264-7777
NIGHT STANDS at SKIP CITY
Monday, July 17 from 16:00 – 19:30 at Promenade (to be cancelled in case of rain)
Enjoy various food stands and game booths. Cotton candy, tap beer, shaved ice and more! Family fun!
- For inquiries, please call Digital SKIP Station TEL: 048-264-7777
SKIP CITY BON DANCING
Monday, July 17 from 17:30 at Promenade (to be cancelled in case of rain)
Enjoy the annual bon dancing festival with international guests!
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Hosted by Kamiaoki District Town Council
FILM PRODUCTION WORKSHOP
A professional director will teach beginners how to make a film. In one day, you will learn how to write a scenario, shoot, edit, and distribute.
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Lecturer: Takeo Kikuchi (Director, Dear DEER)
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Students: Anyone over the age of 18 (Max. 21 participants) *First come first served basis
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Fee: ¥2,500
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Registration: http://eigabigakkou.com/?p=7937
- For other inquiries, please contact The Film School Of Tokyo TEL: 03-5459-1850
Takeo Kikuchi (Director)
LIVE SHOWS!! WRESTLING AND MUSIC PERFORMANCE
Saturday, July 22 from 10:00 – 19:00 (Special Event starts at 13:00) at Promenade (Rain or shine)
For the first time, Nishiguchi Pro-Wrestling, a comedy wrestling group, and Ice Ribbon, a female pro-wrestling team will storm SKIP CITY with excitement. Featuring Bull Nakano from Kawaguchi! Many street stands to enjoy eating and drinking. Plus live outdoor music performances by Kaori Shima, Yuri Hime X Basilisk, Kosame Emi, Seiza-Hyakkei, Kamen Joshi Kouhosei, and Yune Sakurai! For details, please check our blog page: www.skip-natsunostage.jp/
- For inquiries, please call Kawaguchi-Houjinkai the 3rd Branch
TEL: 048-263-3474
ONE DAY PETTING ZOO
Saturday, July 22 from 11:00 – 16:00 at Corridor (2F)
Participants will interact with rabbits, guinea pigs, ducks, and bantams under the guidance of attendants.
- For inquiries, please call Digital SKIP Station
TEL: 048-264-7777
SPINNING TOP WORKSHOP
Saturday, July 22, from 10:00 – 12:00, 13:00 – 16:00 at Corridor (2F)
Spinning top experts will show you how to play the game. Spinning tops will be on sale.
- For inquiries, please call Nissan Foundry
TEL: 048-222-4430
LEARN ABOUT FOOD WITH VEGETABLE SOMMELIERS
Saturday, July 22 from 10:00 – 15:00 at Center Circle (2F)
Together with vegetable sommeliers, enjoy vegetables and fruits with your five senses. Plus special quiz and more.
- Co-sponsored by Vegetable Sommelier Community Saitama
- For inquiries, please call Digital SKIP Station
TEL: 048-264-7777
BULL DOG SAUCE COOKING EXPERIENCE AND TASTING
Saturday, July 22 from 11:00 – 14:00 at Center Circle (2F)
Learn how to cook with secret recipes (30 min or so) and taste various dishes prepared with Bull-Dog sauce!
Cooking Session: 3 sessions at 11:30, 12:30, and 13:30.
Registration starts at 11:00 with the first 4 pairs only.
- Hosted by BULL-DOG SAUCE CO.,LTD.
- TEL: 048-281-3311
HATOGAYA SPECIALTY GOODS AND PRODUCTS
Saturday, July 22 from 10:00 – 16:00 at Corridor (2F)
Products of Hatogaya, a town of tradition and vibrancy, will be on sale including sweets and fried noodle sauce.
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Hosted by Hatogaya Chamber of Commerce TEL: 048-281-5555
WAKU WAKU WORK <Three Way Thaumatrope>
Saturday, July 15, Tuesday, July 18, Thursday, July 20, and Saturday, July 22 at 13:00, 14:30, and 16:00
at Kawaguchi Science Museum
Learn how to make a three way thaumatrope, the origin of the motion picture.
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Limited to 50 participants per session (first come first served basis)
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Free (with a museum ticket stub)
- For inquiries, please call Kawaguchi Science Museum TEL: 048-262-8431
"SAITAMA SUMMER" PHOTO EXHIBITION
Tuesday July 11 – Sunday, July 23
Saitama is rich in nature. A photo exhibition “Saitama Summer” will be on display at our gallery.
- For inquiries, please call NHK Archives TEL: 048-268-8000
NHK KIDS SPECIAL SCREENING
Sunday, July 16, Monday, July 17, Saturday, July 22, and Sunday July 23 at NHK Archives (2F)
©犬丸りん・NHK・NEP
Special Screening for kids featuring hugely popular “Ojarumaru”, “Nintama Rantaro”, and “Washimo”. Lottery events on Sunday, July 16, and Monday, July 17.
- For inquiries, please call NHK Archives TEL: 048-268-8000
FILM / TV DRAMA ON SET LOCATION PHOTOS IN SAITAMA
Saturday, July 15 – Sunday, July 23 at the lobby of Convention Hall (1F)
An exhibition of on-set location photos provided by the Film Commission office in Saitama.
- For inquiries, please call Saitama Prefecture TEL: 048-830-3734
KAWAGUCHI I-MONO BRAND SHOWCASE
Saturday, July 15 – Sunday, July 23 at the lobby of Convention Hall (1F)
A showcase of i-mono (fine products) made in Kawaguchi, a superior brand of tradition and trust.
- Hosted by Kawaguchi Chamber of Commerce
- For inquiries, please call 048-228-2220