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Authentic Japan: One Day Itinerary Through Ota City, Tokyo

Whether you’re looking for a Tokyo sightseeing area that offers a local cultural experience or a way to pass the time on a long layover at Haneda Airport, Ota City in southeastern Tokyo is the place to visit. Ota City is the largest of Tokyo’s 23 wards. Most tourists have probably ...

Authentic Japan: One Day Itinerary Through Ota City, Tokyo
The "Hanepyon Sanpo Vol.5" tour of Shimomaruko has been released.

Ota City's official PR character, Hanepyon, has released a video that introduces the charm of the city. Enjoy as Hanepyon visits tourist spots and shopping streets and deepens understanding with the local people. In this 5th edition, we meet Hanepyon and fellow Ota City tourism PR ambassad...

The "Hanepyon Sanpo Vol.5" tour of Shimomaruko has been released.
Ota City Ramen Walk ～Denenchofu and Senzokuike Pond Version～

Enjoy a tour of Ota City's ramen shops! In addition to tourist sites like the Katsu Kaishu Memorial Museum and Senzokuike Pond, the Nakahara Kaido area is a gathering place for many students and home to many stores that are popular with young people. Among these, shops offering ramen, whic...

Ota City Ramen Walk ～Denenchofu and Senzokuike Pond Version～
"Ota City Study" Mini-Mini Course video released

The "Ota City Study" Mini-Mini Course, where you can enjoy learning about Ota City under the theme of a wide range of fields such as history, culture, famous places, traditions, and food has released its 5th installment. This time, Ms. Bethany Cummings, who appears in the course, int...

"Ota City Study" Mini-Mini Course video released
Local Pride Video Contest @OTA is recruiting participants!

A new project "Weekend Movie Festival @OTA" sponsored by the Ota City Tourism Association will be held on February 5th (Sat) and 6th (Sun), 2022!!! We are looking for video submissions in the theme of "Local Pride Video Contest @OTA" from December 3rd for "Weekend Movi...

Local Pride Video Contest @OTA is recruiting participants!
Ota Trade and Tourism Exhibition 2021 ～ Akinai Three Kingdoms Project ～

Visit and enjoy the entire area of Ota City! A large collection of about 150 shops and sightseeing spots in Ota City! Ota Trade and Tourism Exhibition 2021, Akinai Three Kingdoms Project, regards the entire city of Ota as one venue and disseminates information on attractive campaigns via ...

Ota Trade and Tourism Exhibition 2021 ～ Akinai Three Kingdoms Project ～
Regarding the Tokyo Design Manhole Digital Rally

The Tokyo Design Manhole Digital Rally sponsored by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government will be held from October 29th (Friday) to December 24th (Friday), 2021. In addition to the design-manhole cover that depicts anime, manga, and characters that the city has been producing and installing since...

Regarding the Tokyo Design Manhole Digital Rally
Shinagawa and Ota, Crossing Cities: Explore the shopping districts to find the secret word!

In the area from Senzoku-Ike Station on the Tokyu Ikegami Line to Hatanodai and Ebara-machi stations on the Tokyo Oimachi Line, the Shinagawa and Ota: Crossing Cities event will take place from November 1st to November 30th. Booklet maps outlining the 20 participating stores and tourist attrac...

Shinagawa and Ota, Crossing Cities: Explore the shopping districts to find the secret word!
Ota’s Friendship City Product Exhibition: Misato Town, Akita Prefecture

At the Ota City Tourist Information Center, we are holding a product exhibition for Misato Town, Akita Prefecture, from October 1st (Friday) to November 7th (Sunday). Misato Town, Akita Prefecture, became a friendship city in 2005 due to the shared “Rokugo” name bond that both...

Ota’s Friendship City Product Exhibition: Misato Town, Akita Prefecture
Exploring Ota: Walk with Hanepyon Vol.3 (Basketball Edition)

Ota City's official PR character, Hanepyon, has released a new video introducing the city’s charms. Walk with Hanepyon while visiting tourist spots and shopping streets in order to deepen understanding with the local people. In this third installment, we introduce the charm of Ota Ci...

Exploring Ota: Walk with Hanepyon Vol.3 (Basketball Edition)
Ota City CIR Bethany Cummings Introduces the charms of the hydrangea at Tamagawadai Park

Introducing the charm of the city felt by International Exchange member Bethany Cummings at Tamagawadai Park, a place famous for its hydrangeas, which are in full bloom during the rainy season. Hydrangea: The Flower of Rainy Season Every year during the rainy season from around June to July...

Ota City CIR Bethany Cummings Introduces the charms of the hydrangea at Tamagawadai Park
Exploring Ota: Hanepyon Walk Vol.2 (Gyoza Edition)

Ota City's official PR character, Hanepyon, has released a new video introducing the charm of the city. Walk with Hanepyon while visiting tourist spots and shopping streets in the city to deepen understanding with the local people. In this second installment, Hanepyon teaches us about the ...

Exploring Ota: Hanepyon Walk Vol.2 (Gyoza Edition)