[Hotel Metropolitan Edmont] The 22nd 'Edmont Summer Festival 2026' to be Held

Hotel Metropolitan Edmont (Location: Iidabashi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; General Manager: Masaaki Kobayashi) will host the 'Edmont Summer Festival' event using the entire second-floor banquet floor of the main building on July 28 (Tue).

This event has been held since 2000 for the purpose of local community exchange, marking its 22nd year. Guests can enjoy Bon Odori dancing around a specially built festival tower in the large banquet hall, accompanied by the powerful sound of drums. A practice session (lecture) by a Japanese folk dance instructor is available for beginners.

Highlights of the day include a Tsugaru shamisen live performance by the Kitamura Sisters, an illusion magic show, retro-themed festival stalls, food stalls, and a local product fair from the Aizu region of Fukushima Prefecture. Furthermore, there will be a raffle featuring prizes such as hotel accommodation vouchers and restaurant tickets.

Outline of the 22nd 'Edmont Summer Festival 2026'

■ Date & Time: July 28, 2026 (Tue) 17:00–20:30
(Doors open at 17:00 / Food service from 17:30 to 20:00)

■ Reservation Start: June 12, 2026 (Fri) at Noon

■ Venue: Hotel Metropolitan Edmont, Banquet Hall (Main Building 2F)

■ Price: 5,500 yen per person (tax included)
(Includes 16 points worth of tickets for use within the venue and one raffle ticket per book of tickets)
(Additional points can be purchased on the day for 3,000 yen for 10 tickets.)

■ Benefits: Everyone receives one uchiwa (fan) per adult. Dress code benefit: Present a one-drink ticket if you attend in a yukata or jinbei.

■ Event Content
Bon Odori & Stage:
- 18:00–18:20 Bon Odori lecture by a Japanese folk dance instructor
- 19:40–20:10 Grand Bon Odori competition accompanied by taiko drums
- 'Kitamura Sisters' Tsugaru Shamisen Live Performance
- 'Tom Yam Kun' Illusion Magic Show

Festival Stalls & Street Food (Point system):
- Stalls: Yo-yo fishing, shaved ice
- Food: Yakisoba, curry rice, nigiri sushi, various desserts including churros
- Drinks: Various options including draft beer, wine, and chuhai

Fukushima Aizu Region Corner (Point system):
- Sales of local vegetables and souvenirs, tasting and sales of sake such as Gold Medal winners at the National New Sake Appraisal, tourism information, etc.

Raffle Corner:
- One draw per ticket book for a chance to win prizes like hotel stay vouchers and restaurant coupons.

◎ Reservations/Inquiries: 03-3237-1101 (Direct to Banquet Reservations)