From 26th April to Monday 6th May Star Wars comes to Yokohama in Japan as Star Wars is celebrated in grand style with a number of events taking place in the Yokohama/Minatomirai area. Not only is it Star Wars Day, but it’s also the 25th anniversary of The Phantom Menace, and it will be celebrated with screenings, statues, workshops, music balloons, and much more.
May 4th is “Star Wars Day”
STAR WARS DAY YOKOHAMA MINATOMIRAI 2024This year’s Golden Week, the Yokohama Minato Mirai area will be dyed in the Star Wars galaxy. Landmark Plaza/MARK IS Minato Mirai/Sky Building will be located in Yokohama/Minato Mirai from Friday, April 26, 2024 to Monday, May 6, 2024 (holiday) in cooperation with Walt Disney Japan Co., Ltd. “STAR WARS DAY YOKOHAMA MINATOMIRAI 2024” will be held in the area !
Since its release in the US in 1977, Star Wars has been loved around the world as a story that connects people across generations, and continues to evolve, delivering new stories, new products, and experiences to fans. doing. 2024 will mark the 25th anniversary of the release of the movie Star Wars: The Phantom Menace (Episode 1). Additionally, May 4th is celebrated as Star Wars Day*1, named after the famous Star Wars line, “May the Force be with you.” It has been enacted. Each facility in the Yokohama/Minatomirai area will also have various events and exhibits that will allow you to experience Star Wars during the Golden Week period, including May 4th.
“STAR WARS DAY YOKOHAMA MINATOMIRAI 2024” will receive special cooperation from Yokohama City, and we will work together to enliven this event, create excitement, and revitalize the region.
Date: April 26th (Friday) to May 6th (Monday/holiday), 2024
Location: Landmark Plaza, MARK IS Minato Mirai, Sky Building, Yokohama City Hall, Grand Mall Park, around Sakuragicho Station
Sponsor: Mitsubishi Estate Property Management Co., Ltd., Yokohama Sky Building Co., Ltd.
Cooperation: Walt Disney Japan Co., Ltd.
Special Cooperation: City of YokohamaLandmark Plaza, 1F Sakata Seed Garden Square will deliver famous scenes from Star Wars with powerful images and music. A lighting show filled with various lights will transport guests of all generations to the galaxy of Star Wars. In addition, “Gacha (R)” (capsule toys) of “Star Wars” products will be set up at the venue, and some products will be on sale in advance.
* “Gacha (R)” is a registered trademark of Takara Tomy Arts Co., Ltd.Exhibition location: Landmark Plaza 1F Sakata Seed Garden Square
Video broadcast time: 7:00-24:00 (tentative)
Special performance: 15:00-23:00 (every hour/30 minutes)<Interior decoration of Landmark Plaza (example)>
A Yoda statue appears in the Wind Lighthouse on the 3rd floor, and you can enjoy various decorations inside the building, such as historical posters of all Star Wars movies and panel photo spots. receive.<“STAR WARS POP UP STORE” is open for a limited time! >
We carry a wide variety of original Star Wars design items, including apparel goods such as T-shirts and tote bags, as well as figurines and smartphone-related goods.Venue: Landmark Plaza 1F Festival Square
Date: April 27, 2024 (Saturday) – May 6, 2024 (Monday/Holiday) 10:00-20:00
Please note April 30th (Tuesday) – 5 The hours have been changed to 11:00-20:00 on Thursday, May 2nd, and 10:00-21:00 from May 3rd (Friday/Holiday) to May 5th (Sunday).● MARK IS Minato Mirai
Special screening! Experience all 9 episodes of Star Wars with an impressive sound system!
At Lawson United Cinema STYLE-S Minato Mirai, which opens on April 26th, a total of 9 films from the Star Wars movie series “Episodes 1-9” will be screened at once from May 3rd to May 6th.
All screens and seats are equipped with FLEXOUND Augmented Audio(TM)*2, and the sound system includes speakers that generate “sound and vibration” built into every chair. The “sound and vibration” emitted from the pillow and back of the chair allows you to feel the sound throughout your body, allowing you to experience the powerful action and realistic world view of Star Wars. Those who watch all nine episodes will receive a certificate as a special Star Wars fan.Location: MARK IS Minato Mirai 5F “Lawson United Cinema STYLE-S Minato Mirai”
Various events will be held at Grand Galleria that both children and adults can enjoy!
Those popular characters appear as 3D models of LEGO (R) blocks!
At the Grand Galleria on the 1st floor of MARK IS Minato Mirai, familiar characters such as 3D models “R2-D2” and “BB-8″ made with LEGO (R) blocks will appear. There will also be LEGO (R) blocks for children to play with, as well as a LEGO (R) pool, creating a space that can be enjoyed by both Star Wars fans and those who are about to become fans.Venue: MARK IS Minato Mirai 1F Grand Galleria
Hours: 10:00-18:00 [Target age for LEGO (R) block pool] 4 years old and aboveVarious activities that can be enjoyed by all generations!
MARK IS Minato Mirai now has a board where fans can write messages! In addition, we will hold a limited-time workshop and distribute lightsaber-shaped balloons.
1 “Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025” commemorative message board
To commemorate the ultimate festival, which will be held in April 2025 with just one year left, message art will be installed to write your expectations and enthusiasm for the event.
Venue: MARK IS Minato Mirai 1F Grand Galleria2 workshops
Venue: MARK IS Minato Mirai 1F Grand Galleria etc.
Date: April 27, 2024 (Sat) – April 29, 2024 (Mon) 10:00-18:00 (planned)3 Lightsaber shaped balloon distribution
Venue: MARK IS Minato Mirai 1F Grand Galleria etc.
Date: May 3, 2024 (Friday/Holiday) – May 5, 2024 (Sunday) 10:00-18:00 (Ends when supplies last)POP UP STORE “Happy Lottery / STAR WARS(TM) “Mandalorian” in Minato Mirai” is open for a limited time!
The Happy Lottery POP UP STORE, where you are sure to win original goods of popular characters, will open for a limited time at the event space on the B4th floor of MARK IS Minato Mirai! At this POP UP STORE, we will be selling Happy Lottery / STAR WARS(TM) “The Mandalorian”, which will be on sale from May 4th (Saturday), Star Wars Day!
Venue: MARK IS Minato Mirai B4F Event Space
Date: April 27, 2024 (Sat) – May 6, 2024 (Monday/Holiday) 10:00-20:00 *
Happy Lottery / STAR WARS (TM) The Mandalorian” will be on sale from Saturday , May 4th .Star Wars stamp rally will be held at Landmark Plaza & MARK IS Minato Mirai facilities! Complete and receive a special sticker! Points are set up at 4 locations at both Landmark Plaza and MARK IS Minato Mirai facilities.Those who complete all the stamps will receive an event-limited original sticker!
Date:May 3rd, 2024 (Friday/Holiday) to May 6th, 2024 (Monday/Holiday)
Sticker distribution location: MARK IS Minato Mirai 1F Grand GalleriaSky Building
We will be holding a special exhibition of the short story collection “Star Wars: Visions” created by an animation production company that has produced works of the highest quality in the world!
A special exhibition of “Star Wars: Visions,” a series of nine short animations drawn through the “visions” of Japanese anime creators. A number of special Star Wars items that can’t be seen anywhere else are now available at Sky Building, with the theme of George Lucas’s creative roots <Japanese culture>, which is the original series that goes behind the scenes of the production, such as concept art! We will also set up photo spots throughout the facility.
Venue: Sky Building 10F, etc.
Date: April 26, 2024 (Friday) – May 6, 2024 (Monday/Holiday) 10:00-23:00● Grand Mall Park / Sakuragicho Station / Near Yokohama City Hall A huge photo spot wall has appeared in Grand Mall Park.An outdoor photo spot has appeared where costumed fans dressed as major Star Wars characters can gather. Take photos of your special anniversary with 3 large photo panels!
Venue: Grand Mall Park
Date: May 3, 2024 (Friday, holiday) – May 6, 2024 (Monday, holiday)MUSIC LIVE performed by local brass bands and music bands To coincide with STAR WARS DAY, we will hold a special MUSIC LIVE by inviting local fire bands and high school brass bands. A special performance performed by a local band will liven up Star Wars Day.
Venue: JR Sakuragicho Station Square
Date: Saturday, May 4, 2024 *Details will be announced as soon as they are decided.Star Wars decorations such as outdoor advertisements at Yokohama City Hall (example) “Wakuwaku!” will be held at Yokohama City Hall from May 3rd to May 5th. We will also carry out projects for parents and children in conjunction with “Children’s Day,” and special videos will be shown on a large screen at City Hall. There are various Star Wars decorations around Sakuragicho Station, enlivening the Yokohama/Minatomirai area.
Greetings by popular Star Wars characters You can take photos with Star Wars characters! Greetings will be held! Costume fans will gather and popular Star Wars characters will appear at each facility. We will take commemorative photos with our guests and make STAR WARS DAY even more exciting.
Venue: Various locations in Yokohama/Minatomirai area, such as Sky Building and Grand Mall Park
Date: Friday, May 3, 2024 – Sunday, May 5, 2024 *Details will be announced as soon as they are decided.*1) “Star Wars Day” is a day held every year on May 4th, when fans of the movie “Star Wars” from all over the world celebrate Star Wars culture and enjoy movies. The origin is a play on the famous line in the movie, “May the Force be with you.”, which is a play on May the Force and May the 4th (May 4th). It has been established as a commemorative day by the Japan Society.
*2) FLEXOUND Augmented Audio(TM)
is a sound system based on patented technology from FLEXOUND(TM), a Finnish expansion sound system development company.TM & (C) Lucasfilm Ltd. All Rights Reserved
*Event contents are subject to change or cancellation without notice. note that.
*The photo is for illustrative purposes only.
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