Events Calendar June 2017　平成29年6月のイベント・カレンダー

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Also known as the 'Hydrangea Temple', Hondo-ji Temple is a popular local spot for enjoying the hydrangeas that bloom during early summer. The temple grounds are expansive - perfect for a peaceful stroll and for taking photos.

Hydrangea season begins in mid-June and concludes in early July, so don't miss your chance! The warm weather and floral backdrop make for a very pleasant visit.

Dates: Mid-June to early July (dependent upon weather)
Open: Daily, 8:00~17:00 (last entry 16:30)
Location: Hiraga 63 (10 minute walk from JR Kita-Kogane Stn)
Fee: Middle school age and above - 500 yen, Children - 300 yen

The House of Tokugawa ruled Japan over a period of 264 years until 1867 (the Edo Period). The “shogun” was at the top of this ruling structure. The younger brother of the last shogun was Akitake Tokugawa. He was expected to be the successor to his older brother, and was sent to the 1867 Paris Exposition as a representative of the shogun where he carried out court diplomacy with the kings and emperors of other countries. However, a change in government occurred while he was in Paris, and by the time he returned to Japan, the era of the House of Tokugawa was already over.

In celebration of 150 years since Prince Tokugawa's participation in the Paris Exposition, Tojo Museum has organised a special exhibition of his posessions and photographs. This collection is a window back in time to a period of dramatic change in Japan.

Dates: Saturday 18th March - Sunday 25th of June, 2017 (open daily, excl. Mondays)
Hours: 9:30 - 17:00 (last entry at 16:30)
Venue: Tojo Museum, Matsudo 714-1 (ten min. walk from Matsudo Station East Exit)
Fee: General 240 yen, High school/University students 150 yen (includes entry to Tojo-tei House)

The Matsudo Shimin Kaikan (Citizens' Centre) is home to the 'Naoko Space Planetarium', aptly named after former astronaut and Matsudo local Naoko Yamazaki. The planetarium runs seasonal screenings. The spring schedule is as follows -

Dates: Wednesday 3rd of May - Sunday 25th of June, 2017.
Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays

Programs:
"Jupiter & the satellites" (40min), 10:30* and 15:30
"Story of Virgo" (20min, for children), 13:30
"Story of Corvus - the lying crow who became a star" (20min, for children), 14:30
※The 10:30 screening has Japanese subtitles for the hearing impaired.

Entry fee: 50yen for adults, free for children (junior school and below) and pensioners (65 years and over). Entry tickets are required and can be picked up/purchased on the 2nd floor up to 30min prior to each screening.

Location: Matsudo Shimin Kaikan. 4th floor, Matsudo 1389-1 (5-10min walk from Matsudo Station east exit)

On the 4th Thursday of every month the 'Hot Room Shin Matsudo' playspace holds a casual gathering for foreign parents and their babies. The session is also popular amongst parents with foreign spouses, parents who have lived overseas in the past, and those who have an interest in foreign cultures. It is completely free and open to anyone with a young child (generally up to the age of 3).

Date: Thursday 22nd of June, 2017
Time: 10:30 onwards (bring a packed lunch to eat afterwards if you like)
Location: 'Hot Room Shin Matsudo', Shin Matsudo 3-1-4
Fee: FREE
Contact: 047-375-8737

For more information, visit the 'Children & Family' page.

June is an exciting month for Paradise Air, with two foreign artists set to complete a Short Stay Program residency -

Anna Muchin
(6th - 27th May)
Nationality: French/Greek
Speciality: Music

Haya Alghanim
(6th - 27th May)
Nationality: Kuwaiti
Speciality: Video & Film
Visit the Paradise Air website for further information.

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