SKIP CITY SUMMER FESTIVAL
Events
*Please Note that All Events Are Subject to Cancellations or Changes Due to the Weather
- 3 EVENINGS OF OUTDOOR SCREENINGS
- SPECIAL EVENTS
- HULA EVENING
- KAWAGUCHI STREET JAZZ FESTIVAL
- NIGHT STANDS at SKIP CITY
- SKIP CITY BON DANCING
- FILM PRODUCTION WORKSHOP
- EXPERIENCE AND LEARN TRAFFIC SAFETY
- YOUTH ON THE RING AND LIVE 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 <Source of Animation>
- ARCHIVE LIBRARY – KIDS SPECIAL SCREENING AND PHOTO EXHIBITION
- FILM / TV DRAMA ON SET LOCATION PHOTOS IN SAITAMA
- KAWAGUCHI I-MONO BRAND SHOWCASE
3 EVENINGS OF OUTDOOR SCREENINGS
Sunday July 17, Monday July 18, Saturday July 23 at Promenade
Enjoy the screenings of popular animations for families.
First Evening – Sunday, July 17 19:30~
Takashi Yanase Theater Presents:
Spring Flute / The Day Anpanman Was Born (Total: 60 min)
A touching tale about a relationship between a human child and a mother raccoon and a musical about the birth of Anpanman. Full of music and family fun.
©やなせたかし/ TMS
©やなせたかし/ フレーベル館・TMS・NTV ©やなせたかし/ TMS
Second Evening – Monday, July 18 – Holiday 19:30~
Tom and Jerry Meet Sherlock Holmes (50 min.)
Diamonds are stolen. Sherlock Holmes and his assistant Watson are called in and Tom and Jerry join the team to solve the crime in London.
TOM AND JERRY™ and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and
© Turner Entertainment Co. © 2010 Turner Entertainment Co. and Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
Third Evening – Saturday, July 23 19:15~
Oshiri-kajiri mushi, Nintama Rantaro, Ojyaru-maru and more (Total: 40 min.)
Short animation for small children between 5 and 10 minutes.
©尼子騒兵衛／NHK・NEP
©犬丸りん・NHK・NEP
- For inquiries, call SKIP CITY INTERNATIONAL D-Cinema FESTIVAL
- TEL: 048-263-0818
SPECIAL EVENTS
Jibanyan and Koma-san Variety Show on July 18! Come and meet Jibanyan and Koma-san from Yokai Watch. In addition, clowns, mimes, and other performers will join to elevate the festive atmosphere followed by the local grade school marching band.
- For inquiries, call SKIP CITY INTERNATIONAL D-Cinema FESTIVAL
- TEL: 048-263-0818
HULA EVENING
Sunday, July 17 17:30~17:45 at Promenade
Enjoy sweet Hawaiian melody and vivacious hula dance.
- For inquiries, call SKIP CITY INTERNATIONAL D-Cinema FESTIVAL
- TEL: 048-263-0818
KAWAGUCHI STREET JAZZ FESTIVAL
Sunday, July 17 17:45~19:30 at Promenade
Kawaguchi Street Jazz Festival is held annually in October with talented musicians from the region. To commemorate the 5th edition this year, there will be a pre-event during the festival. Join us and stay cool for mid-summer jazz.
- For inquiries, call SKIP CITY INTERNATIONAL D-Cinema FESTIVAL
- TEL: 048-263-0818
NIGHT STANDS at SKIP CITY
Monday, July 18 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, call Digital SKIP Station
- TEL: 048-264-7777
SKIP CITY BON DANCING
Monday, July 18 from 17:30 – 19:00 at Promenade (to be cancelled in case of rain)
Enjoy the annual bon dancing festival with international guests!
- Hosted by Kamiaoki District Town Council
FILM PRODUCTION WORKSHOP
World renowned Director Kunitoshi Manda will teach how to make film for beginners.
In one day, you will learn how to write a scenario, shoot, edit, and distribute.
- Lecturer: Kunitoshi Manda (Director, The Kiss)
- Students: Anyone Over 18 years old (Max. 21 participants) *First come first serve basis
- Fee: 1000 Yen
- Register: www.eigabigakkou.com
- For other inquiries, please contact The Film School Of Tokyo
- TEL: 03-5459-1850
EXPERIENCE AND LEARN TRAFFIC SAFETY
Saturday, July 23 from13:30 – 15:30 at Promenade (to be cancelled in case of rain)
Saito-kun will visit SKIP CITY and teach you traffic safety,
let you experience driving simulator, airbag demonstration and more.
- Hosted by Saitama Prefecture Truck Association
- For inquiries, call SKIP CITY INTERNATIONAL D-Cinema FESTIVAL
- TEL: 048-263-0818
YOUTH ON THE RING AND LIVE PERFORMANCE
Saturday, July 23 from 15:00 – 19:00 at Promenade
Ice Ribbon, a women pro-wrestling team based in Warabi City, will storm SKIP CITY!
After the show, enjoy an Hosted by Kawaguchi-Houjinkai the 3rd Branch.
- For inquiries, call Kawaguchi-Houjinkai the 3rd Branch
- TEL: 048-263-3474
ONE DAY PETTING ZOO
Saturday, July 23 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, call Digital SKIP Station
- TEL: 048-264-7777.
SPINNING TOP WORKSHOP
7.23(Sat) 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, call Nissan Foundry
- TEL: 048-222-4430
LEARN ABOUT FOOD WITH VEGETABLE SOMMELIERS
Saturday, July 23 from 10:00 – 15:00 at Center Circle 2F
Families can participate in a vegetable quiz and learn how to enjoy veggies.
- For inquiries, call Digital SKIP Station
- TEL: 048-264-7777.
- Co-sponsored by Vegetable Sommelier Community Saitama
BULL DOG SAUCE COOKING EXPERIENCE AND TASTING
Saturday, July 23 from 11:00 – 14:00 at Center Circle (2F)
Learn how to cook with secret recipes and taste various dishes prepared with Bull-Dog sauce!
- *Hosted by BULL-DOG SAUCE CO.,LTD.
- For inquiries, call 048-281-3311
HATOGAYA SPECIALTY GOODS AND PRODUCTS
Saturday, July 23 from 10:00 – 16:00 at Center Circle 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.
WAKU WAKU WORK <Source of Animation >
Sunday, July 16, Thursday, July 21 and Saturday, July 23 daily at 13:00, 14:30, and 16:00
Learn how to make a thaumatrope, the origin of the motion picture.
- Limited to 50 participants per session (first come first served basis)
- Free (with a museum ticket stub)
- For inquiries, call Kawaguchi Science Museum
- TEL: 048-262-8431
ARCHIVE LIBRARY – KIDS SPECIAL SCREENING AND PHOTO EXHIBITION
At NHK Archives (2F)
NHK KIDS SPECIAL SCREENING
Sunday, July 17, Monday, July 18, Saturday, July 23, and Sunday July 24
Screenings of TV programs and popular animation programs from NHK Archives.
Special lottery event on Saturday, July 25.
At NHK Archives (2F)
「初夏の尾瀬」新井勝義
“MY OZE” PHOTO EXHIBITION
from Tuesday July 12 through Sunday, July 2450 photos chosen from submissions to the MY OZE Photo
Contest hosted by NHK will be displayed.
- For inquiries, please call NHK Archives
- TEL: 048-268-8000
FILM / TV DRAMA ON SET LOCATION PHOTOS IN SAITAMA
Saturday, July 16 – Sunday, July 24 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 048-830-3734
KAWAGUCHI I-MONO BRAND SHOWCASE
Saturday, July 16 – Sunday, July 24 at the lobby of Convention Hall (1F)
A showcase of i-mono (casting products) made in Kawaguchi, a superior brand of tradition and trust.
- Hosted by Kawaguchi Chamber of Commerce
- For inquiries, please call 048-228-2220