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G-NETS Leaders Summit 2026 Step into the future of cities at the G-NETS Leaders Summit 2026. A gathering of global voices shaping tomorrow’s cities. 🔗Learn more and stay updated: g-nets.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/en/events/2026… #GNETSLeadersSummit #UrbanResilience #GlobalCityLeaders #Tokyo

𝘛𝘖𝘒𝘠𝘖 𝘜𝘗𝘋𝘈𝘛𝘌𝘚 Tokyo is a city of scale and speed, yet surprisingly easy to explore solo. Maro, founder of the media platform Ohitorisama., shares how solo hotel stays can reveal a new side of the city. tokyoupdates.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/en/post-1757 #TokyoUpdates #SoloTravel

Vote for our June cover by May 27! Leave a comment with the number of your favorite image of Tokyo during the rainy season. 1. Shinobazu Pond in Ueno Park 2. Tokyo Tower area 3. Symbol Promenade Park in Odaiba

【Tokyo Metropolitan Central Library ◆ Foreign Language Books on Topics】 Exhibition 「Introduction to Chanoyu ～Japanese Tea Ceremony～」 Feel the profoundness of Japanese tea ceremony through books! 📅 Until June 3, 2026. #都立図書館 #matcha library.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/collection/fea…

Illustration © Edo-Tokyo Museum Kitagawa Utamaro, “Takashima Ohisa”, 1793 Utagawa KunisadaⅠ, “Fashionable Custom-made Striped Kimono: Water Gun”, 1845 Katsukawa Shunsho, “ICHIKAWA Danjuro V Playing 'Sukeroku'”, 1782

A new era begins for a Tokyo icon. The Edo‑Tokyo Museum Renewal Open offers a first look at a reimagined space where Edo history meets modern Tokyo. Tradition. Innovation. A story renewed. 🏯✨ #EdoTokyoMuseum #MuseumRenewal #TokyoCulture

The museum is currently hosting “ANDREW WYETH Boundaries or Windows” through July 5, featuring about 100 works, including over 10 works being shown in Japan for the first time. Visit during this milestone year!

The Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum celebrated its 100th anniversary on May 1, 2026. As part of the anniversary program, the “100th Anniversary Week” was held from April 28 to May 6 with a variety of events, including an outdoor anniversary garden.

𝘛𝘖𝘒𝘠𝘖 𝘜𝘗𝘋𝘈𝘛𝘌𝘚 United Health Communication CEO Shirataki Yasuto builds inclusive, multilingual mental health support in workplaces across Tokyo, one of the world’s most dynamic and diverse labor markets. tokyoupdates.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/en/post-1758 #TokyoUpdates #WellBeing

Governor Koike met with OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann. As Chair of the OECD Champion Mayors initiative, the governor will lead discussions to find solutions to the common challenges faced by the world’s cities, and also use the knowledge gained for the benefit of Tokyo.

The Tokyo Architecture Festival 2026 will be held May 16-24! This exciting event allows attendees to explore Tokyo’s diverse architecture, including tours of buildings you normally can’t enter and lesser-known stories behind them.

𝘛𝘖𝘒𝘠𝘖 𝘜𝘗𝘋𝘈𝘛𝘌𝘚 Take a glimpse into Tokyo’s ever-evolving character through the eyes of longtime resident and professor Michael Pronko, who describes the city as a “delicate balancing act” of old and new. tokyoupdates.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/en/post-1744 #TokyoUpdates #LifeInTokyo

There’s a beautiful place called Todoroki Valley 30 minutes by train from Shibuya. As you walk down the pathway, you’ll be enveloped by fresh greenery and the gentle, comforting sounds of the flowing river. How about enjoying a peaceful space in nature without leaving the city?

𝘛𝘖𝘒𝘠𝘖 𝘜𝘗𝘋𝘈𝘛𝘌𝘚 The 18th-generation head of Tokyo Matsuya is reviving Edo Karakami, a traditional decorative paper, blending centuries-old techniques with modern design while training a new generation of artisans. tokyoupdates.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/en/post-1748 #TokyoUpdates #EdoTokyo

May 5 is Children’s Day, a holiday celebrating children's healthy growth. Kashiwa mochi, oak-leaf wrapped rice cakes eaten in eastern Japan, symbolize family continuity since the leaves stay until new buds appear. The seasonal sweets are sold at storefronts around Tokyo!

𝘛𝘖𝘒𝘠𝘖 𝘜𝘗𝘋𝘈𝘛𝘌𝘚 Japan’s convenience stores offer more than egg sandwiches. In Tokyo, they support disaster preparedness and offer a window into Japan’s internationalization through increasingly diverse staff. tokyoupdates.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/en/post-1749 #TokyoUpdates #LifeInTokyo

The answer is Tokyo Tower! Carp streamers come from a Chinese legend of a carp climbing a waterfall and are displayed as a wish for children’s growth and success. A display of 333 carp streamers—referencing the tower’s height—runs until May 6, so be sure to stop by!

Thank you for coming to SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026! See what the event was like here! #STT2026 #SusHiTechTokyo #TechEvent

Time for a quiz! Comment the number you think is correct! Q. Where in Tokyo can you see 333 carp streamers swimming in the breeze? 1. Tokyo Tower 2. Tokyo Skytree 3. Rainbow Bridge 4. Tokyo Metropolitan Government

𝘛𝘖𝘒𝘠𝘖 𝘜𝘗𝘋𝘈𝘛𝘌𝘚 Headquartered in historic Asakusa, White Rose is an umbrella manufacturer founded in 1721 that continues the legacy of Edo-period craftsmanship through durable, repairable designs. tokyoupdates.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/en/post-1743 #TokyoUpdates #Culture #EdoTokyo