JULY: Summer Cooling with Ghosts

⭐ July is a season where the night sky of the Japanese summer intersects with the world of imagination passed down through generations. Immerse yourself softly in the world of ghost stories and folklore, enjoying a fantastic and humorous Japanese summer cooling experience. Connect with the Yokai (monsters) lurking in the Takanawa area, which once bustled as the historical gateway to Edo where many people and stories crossed paths.

Highlights
💡 "Let's Create a Modern Night Parade of One Hundred Demons: Memories of Takanawa" — a unique workshop to create new Yokai (supernatural monsters) based on motifs reflecting Takanawa's history, such as Japan's first railway, the Takanawa Embankment, and the Takanawa Okiido Gate (the historical boundary of Edo). 
🚄 Savor freshly made Japanese sweets transported directly from Sendai via the "Hakobyun" Shinkansen high-speed rail delivery service.
🍡 Savor Sendai's famous chilled "Zunda Mochi" from the renowned Endo Mochiten, filled with the refreshing aroma of edamame.

General Info
📅 Dates: Saturday, July 18 – Sunday, July 19, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
📍 Location: MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives Tatami
  ・Let's Create a Modern Night Parade of One Hundred Demons: Memories of Takanawa
      Workshop Session Times: ① 12:30 PM | ② 3:00 PM 
⏳ Duration: 90 minutes
👤 Age Requirement:Participants must be able to use scissors. Preschoolers may participate if accompanied by a parent or guardian.
✂️ What to bring: Glasses, if needed. *This workshop includes activities such as cutting construction paper with scissors. We will provide all the materials needed for the project, so please feel free to come empty-handed.
♿ Accessibility: Wheelchairs are not permitted on the Tatami mats. However, those who can move to the veranda independently can participate using a high chair with staff support. If you wish to view from a wheelchair or require assistance, please contact (0570-022-030) before purchasing tickets.
❓ Please consult the FAQs for this experience here. 

Description
The theme for July is "Mononoke" (Spirits and Monsters). We bring you a wondrous and cooling moment that shines a light on the stories lurking in the shadows of history. At the "Tatami" space, which makes you forget the hustle and bustle of the city, you can enjoy two experiences that enrich the summer nights. One is the "Modern Night Parade of One Hundred Demons" workshop, where you create your own unique Yokai by combining whimsical pieces inspired by Takanawa's local history. The other is a Japanese confectionery experience where you can enjoy Sendai's famous chilled "Zunda Mochi" from the renowned Endo Mochiten with its aromatic edamame flavor, perfect for turning your thoughts toward the upcoming Sendai Tanabata Festival. Unwind with chilled sweets while feeling the presence of mysterious shadows stretching over the tatami mats. Why not step out for a special summer evening cooling experience felt through your five senses and imagination?

About Living with the Seasons: 12 Months on Tatami
Once, the "Tatami" mat was the heart of Japanese life—a place to feel the seasonal breeze, savor seasonal flavors, welcome deities, and converse with family. Through this lifestyle of following the natural flow of time, Japan accumulated a wealth of flexible and rich wisdom. "Living with the Seasons" is a monthly program that invites everyone to cherish the seasons together on a grand stage of 100 tatami mats.