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A special feature article has been published! [Matcha experience using tea utensils made by a Living National Treasure] We went to the Yamaguchi Experience Museum in Ota Ward

  • 2026/3/6
Tasting matcha tea in tea utensils made by a Living National Treasure. Is there really a place where you can have such an otherworldly experience? In October 2025, a new spot that defies conventional art museum standards opened in a residential area of ​​Ota Ward. It's the Yamaguchi Experience Museum, operated by the Yamaguchi Cultural Foundation, Inc.

A special feature article has been published ♪ A one-hour tour of the Seven Lucky Gods of Tama River

  • 2026/2/27
As we approach the turning point of the year, more and more people are enjoying walking around town and visiting shrines. I recently participated in the "Tamagawa Seven Lucky Gods Tour," which has been held in the Yaguchi and Shimomaruko areas since 2014. This time, I'll share my experience touring the Tamagawa Seven Lucky Gods and recommend some nearby spots...

Feature article up! Enjoying the once-in-a-millennium bath year 26! Relaxing at a public bath in Ota Ward where you can also enjoy a meal.

  • 2026/2/6
  • Public bath & spa
2026 is the "Year of 026 (Bath)." It's a fun year to take a fresh look at baths. In fact, Ota Ward is known as the area with the most public baths out of the 23 wards. Currently, there are over 30 (as of February 2026)...

Win prizes! Instagram campaign "#HotOta"

  • 2026/1/23
We're holding an Instagram posting campaign from Sunday, February 1st to Tuesday, March 10th! The theme is "The Hot Charms of Ota Ward That You Have Experienced." We'll be sharing the hot spots, cafes, hot public baths, and seasonal gourmet food you've discovered...

Nepyon has collaborated with a long-established chocolate manufacturer in Ota Ward!

  • 2026/1/26
  • foodShop & Souvenir
Hanepyon, the official PR character for Ota City, has teamed up with Mary Chocolate Company, a long-established chocolate manufacturer headquartered in Ota City! The collaboration's classic product, Sweets Time Plain Cocoa, comes in three flavors in one bag...

Feature article updated: "Visit in the Year of the Horse: A Horse-Related Walk in Ota Ward Part 1: Umaikearai Area - A Tour of the Stories of Famous Horses in History"

  • 2026/1/1
  • Culture / historySPOTSCourse
  Happy New Year! The zodiac sign for Reiwa 8 (2026) is the Horse. It is said that the Year of the Horse will be full of energy, like a galloping horse. The energy of the horse...

Feature article updated ♪ "Beginnings of a Film Actress ~ Shochiku Kamata is a Profusion of Flowers ~ [Commemorating Mizushima Ayame's 100th Anniversary of Joining Shochiku Kinema Kamata Studio] Part 1"

  • 2025/12/31
  • Culture / history
  This year, 2025 (Reiwa 7), marks the 100th anniversary of the entry of Ayame Mizushima, a pioneering female screenwriter at Shochiku Kinema Kamata Studio. Ayame Mizushima was born on July 17, 1903 (Meiji 36)...

Feature article updated! We enjoyed Haneda Innovation City with our kids, experiencing the latest technology and flying airplanes up close!

  • 2025/12/26
HANEDA INNOVATION CITY, located close to Haneda Airport, is a recommended outing spot for parents and children to enjoy. While experiencing the thrill of planes taking off and landing up close, you can also experience the latest technology and...

I opened a TikTok account!

  • 2025/12/9
  • Other
The Ota Tourism Association has opened a TikTok account! We'll be introducing events, gourmet food, and tourist spots in Ota Ward, Tokyo, home to Haneda Airport. Please follow us and enjoy the best things to do in Ota Ward.

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...