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Commentary on the Ota Ward Newsletter, December 1, 2025 (final issue)

  • 2025/11/26
Question: What is the name of the official Ota Ward PR mascot carrying a bathtub, created to mark the 70th anniversary of the establishment of Ota Ward? Answer: Hanepyon Explanation: "Hanepyon" hops around Haneda Airport and other famous spots in the ward...

Feature article up! A detour to Heiwajima and Omori, and a report on the W Rally walking along the old Tokaido road

  • 2025/11/14
The hot weather is long gone, and the weather is suddenly getting colder...the best season for walking around town has arrived. We've reported on the "Shinagawa x Ota: Connecting Cities Along the Old Tokaido Road WAKU☆WAKU Rally," which is currently being held (until November 30, 2025). Ota...

A special feature article has been uploaded! Enjoy the Deaflympics in Ota Ward! A guide to enjoying the Deaflympics

  • 2025/11/7
The Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics will be held from November 15th to 26th, 2025. Fierce competition will be held at two venues in Ota City: Furusato no Hamabe Park (beach volleyball) and Ota City General Gymnasium (basketball).

"Play to your heart's content! Ota Ward" Enjoy the Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics and the surrounding area!

  • 2025/10/31
The latest issue of "Play to Your Heart's Content! Ota Ward" is now available! This issue's theme is "Enjoy the Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics and the surrounding area." Ota Ward will also host two sports: basketball (Ota City General Gymnasium) and beach volleyball (Omori Furusato no Hamabe Park).

Applications are now open for the 1st Ota Ward Academic Examination!

  • 2025/10/31
  • Miscellaneous
    The 1st Ota Ward Academic Exam: Long-awaited news for all Ota Ward enthusiasts! The Ota Ward Academic Exam, a local exam for Ota Ward, will begin this year! Ota Ward is a vast city with a wealth of history, culture, and tourist attractions...

[Ota Ward School] Commentary on the October 1, 2025 issue

  • 2025/10/24
What is Ota Ward Studies? Through YouTube and quizzes, you can enjoy learning about the depth that exists in a wide range of fields such as Ota City's history, culture, famous places, traditions, and food, which are familiar but unknown to you. The quiz will be published every month in the 1st issue of Ota Ward News. ...

A special feature article has been uploaded ♪ On-site coverage of "Ikegami Summer Festival," where tradition and art come together!

  • 2025/10/22
On Sunday, August 24, 2025, I went to the 20th Ikegami Festival. There was plenty to enjoy for both children and adults! Although the festival season has passed, I wanted to share the charms of this festival, which is a great way to get to know the charms of the town of Ikegami.

Hanepyon merchandise now available for online purchase! [Ota Tourism Association Online Shop]

  • 2025/10/17
The Ota Tourism Association has opened an online store! You can purchase official merchandise featuring Hanepyon, Ota Ward's official PR character, as well as items in collaboration with Ota Ward's local specialties, from anywhere in the country. Items that are only available at event venues and ward facilities...

We've uploaded a special feature article♪ 4 recommended shops to visit along with Ota Open Factory!

  • 2025/10/15
Ota Open Factory (OOF), which began in 2012, is a popular annual event that allows visitors to tour factories in Ota Ward. The 15th event, scheduled for 2025, will not only allow visitors to see and experience the craftsmanship of artisans, but also to participate in special events and digital stamp...

Canoeing and SUP experience (November)

  • 2025/10/1
  • Guided tour
You can also experience sea kayaking and SUP in Ota Ward, Tokyo. The venue, Omori Furusato no Hamabe Park, has a sandy beach and tidal flats, making it a relaxing spot. Instructors (Ota Ward Canoe Association) will kindly and carefully teach you, so even beginners can feel free to join...