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[Minato Ward, Tokyo] A Free “Children’s Space” Inspired by a Sandy Beach Opens Again This Year: “Summer Vacation Sandy Beach Open 2026”

As a pre-opening event to build excitement for the “Minato City Minato Arts Center,” which is set to open in November of Reiwa 9, we will once again hold the “Summer Beach Open House” this year—just as we did last year—offering free access to “Minato Commons,” a space designed to evoke the atmosphere of a sandy beach.

Using the wide variety of craft supplies provided, visitors can work on “independent research projects” or engage in “creative activities in the spacious area,” enjoying their time in their own unique way. Furthermore, this year we will hold workshops on building play areas using cardboard and creating costumes to transform into sea creatures.



■ Event Overview ■
Date and Time
August 3, Reiwa 8 （ Monday ） ～ 28 （ Friday ） 10:00 a.m. ～ 5:00 p.m.

* Closed ： Saturdays, Sundays, August 10 （ Monday ） ～ 14 （ Friday ）

Venue
"Minato Commons," 3rd Floor, Former Mita Library (5-28-4 Shiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo)

Target Audience
Elementary school students and older, up to age 18

Cost
Free

Workshop for Elementary School Students ■ * Advance registration required
（ 1 ） Let’s Build a Castle on the Sandy Beach ／ Play Expert ： Mizuho Watanabe （ Scenographer ・ Architect ）
Just like building a sandcastle, let’s use cardboard to create a space that feels like a secret hideout.

Date and Time
August 4, Reiwa 8 （ Tuesday ）, August 6 （ Thursday ）, the 18th （ Tuesday ）, the 20th （ Thursday ）, the 25th （ Tuesday ）

10:30 a.m. ～ 12:30 p.m. （ on each day; 5 sessions total a>

（ 2 ） Let’s Swim in the Sea of Imagination ／ Dr. Asobi ： Shie Minamino （ Playwright ・ Director ・ Costume Designer ）
Let’s create costumes themed around creatures from an imaginary sea by repurposing items we would normally throw away.

Date and Time
August 25, Reiwa 8 （ Tuesday ） 1:30 PM ～ 3:30 PM a>



Minato City Arts Center Website
Minato City Minato Arts Center Website

https:// www.minatoartscenter.jp/