• ENJOY OUTDOOR SCREENINGS
• SPECIAL EVENTS
• EXPERIENCE AND LEARN TRAFFIC SAFETY
• NIGHT STANDS at SKIP CITY
• SKIP CITY BON DANCING
• FILM PRODUCTION WORKSHOP
• SUMMER FESTIVAL HOSTED BY KAWAGUCHI HOUJINKAI！
• STENCIL WORKSHOP
• ONE DAY PETTING ZOO
• SPINNING TOP WORKSHOP
• LEARN ABOUT FOOD WITH VEGETABLE SOMMELIERS
• HATOGAYA SPECIALTY GOODS AND PRODUCTS
• EXCITING ZOETROPE
• NHK KIDS SPECIAL SCREENING
• “SAITAMA SUMMER FESTIVAL” PHOTO EXHIBITION
• SAITAMA SIGHTSEETING AND ANIMATION LOCATION EXHIBITION BOOTH
• KAWAGUCHI I-MONO BRAND SHOWCASE

*Please note that all events are subject to cancellations or changes due to the weather.

Saturday, July 14, Sunday, July 15 and Monday, July 16 at Promenade (to be cancelled in case of rain)

In celebration of the 15th anniversary, outdoor screenings will be held over three consecutive evenings, featuring three masterpieces associated with Isao Takahata, who passed away this April. Enjoy with your family and friends.

First Evening – Saturday, July 14 19:30-
Panda! Go Panda! (35min.)

©TMS

With her grandmother gone away on a trip, Mimiko is living alone at a house in the bamboo forest. Pan-chan and his father Papanda join her and they start living together.

Second Evening – Sunday, July 15 19:30-
Panda Kopanda Rainy Day Circus (35min.)

©TMS

Papanda and Pan-chan live happily with Mimiko. One day, they are joined by a tiger cub escaped from a circus. They take the cub back to the circus and get invited to see the show. After a fun evening, rain comes down, flooding the entire town!

Third Evening – Monday, July 16 19:30-
Sherlock Hound: Blue Ruby & Treasure Under the Sea (46min.)

©RAI・TMS

Based on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes series, Sherlock Hound is a masterpiece animation series where almost all the characters are depicted as anthropomorphic dogs. Detective Sherlock Hound, with his trademark pipe in the mouth, and his loyal companion Dr. Watson, solve crimes with their intelligence and brilliant analytical skills.

Monday, July 16 from 16:30 - 19:30 at Promenade

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

Monday, July 16 from 18:00 at Promenade (to be cancelled in case of rain)

Enjoy the annual bon dancing festival with international guests!

• Hosted by Kamiaoki District Town Council

Saturday, July 21 from 10:00 - 19:00 (Stage Event starts at 14:00) at Promenade (Rain or shine)

This year, we present outdoor performances by local musicians and a choreographed sword fight show by professional actors. After the sword fight show, children can experience sword fight choreography. Catering vans, stamp rally, and more! Collect stamps to win gifts (limited supply)!

Saturday, July 21, 10:00 – 15:00 at Center Circle (2F)Paid Event

Create your own T-shirt and bags using stencils. Illustrator HIROCKSHOW will use his own design to stamp fabrics to create one-of-a-kind items. Children can also learn!

• First 50 participants only / First come first served basis / Requires 20 min.
• Fee: T-Shirts ¥2000 / Tote Bag ¥1000 *You may bring your own fabric (¥500 off)
• Hosted by Hatogaya Society of Commerce and Industry 048-281-5555

Saturday, July 21 from 11:00 - 13:00, 14:00 - 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

Saturday, July 21 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

Saturday, July 21 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

Saturday, July 21 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.

• Hosted by Hatogaya Chamber of Commerce TEL: 048-281-5555

Saturday, July 14, and Saturday, July21 at 13:00, 14:30, and 16:00, Tuesday, July 17, and Thursday, July 19, at 14:30, and 16:00 at Kawaguchi Science Museum

Looking through the slit of a rotating cylinder, can you see moving pictures? Let’s make a zoetrope.

• Limited to 50 participants per session (first come first served basis)
• Free (with a museum ticket stub)
• For inquiries, please call Kawaguchi Science Museum TEL: 048-262-8431

Saturday July 14, Sunday, July 15, Monday, July 16, Saturday, July 21, and Sunday July 22 at NHK Archives (2F)

©犬丸りん・NHK・NEP

A special screening of popular NHK TV programs and animations from NHK Archives.

• For inquiries, please call NHK Archives TEL: 048-268-8000

Sunday July 1 - Tuesday, July 31 at NHK Archives

Saitama is rich in nature. A photo exhibition “Saitama Summer festival” will be on display at our gallery.

• For inquiries, please call NHK Archives TEL: 048-268-8000

Friday, July 13 - Sunday, July 22 at the lobby of Convention Hall (1F)

・Will distribute flyers and show promotional videos of tourist and gourmet spots in Saitama.
・Featuring an exhibition of on-set location photos and stills from manga and animation works that take place in Saitama.
・Also featuring a special display of original scripts and autographs of people who have starred in films and TV that take place in Saitama.

• For inquiries, please call Saitama Prefecture TEL: 048-830-3734

Friday, July 13 - Sunday, July 22 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