Starting Friday, July 17, 2026, Tokyo Midtown (Akasaka, Minato Ward) rolls out "MIDTOWN Summer Workshop," a series of hands-on programs held throughout the summer. This year's lineup has been expanded to more than 20 workshops, giving families a cool, air-conditioned destination for summer outings and a source of ideas for kids' independent research projects.
The lineup ranges from an artist-led workshop where visitors build a giant sculpture out of newspaper and packing tape, to a hotel-staff experience at The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo open to non-guests, kids' design workshops at Tokyo Midtown Design Hub, and original item-making sessions at shops throughout the complex — spanning art, design, and behind-the-scenes work experiences. Visitors can make something with their own hands, get a glimpse of professional work, and learn together as a family while exploring Tokyo Midtown's facilities and stores.
Build a Giant Dinosaur Out of Newspaper and Packing Tape
Kotaro Sekiguchi: Let's Build a Midtown-saurus with Newspaper and Packing Tape!
July 25 (Sat) and 26 (Sun)
An art workshop invites visitors to create an impressive, giant dinosaur using nothing but newspaper and packing tape.
The workshop is led by Kotaro Sekiguchi, an artist active nationwide who works exclusively in newspaper and packing tape. He is known for his distinctive style of building dynamic three-dimensional sculptures from flat sheets of newspaper and tape alone.
Throughout the two-day session, participants join in one after another to work on the "Midtown-saurus," each assembling a part that gets added to the growing structure, so that many hands gradually complete a single giant dinosaur together. After taking part in the collaborative build, visitors can also try making their own original creation — a dinosaur, animal, or vehicle of their choice. The workshop offers both the satisfaction of building one shared piece as a group and the fun of shaping an original idea of one's own, making it a distinctive independent-research experience unique to Tokyo Midtown.
Dates: July 25 (Sat), July 26 (Sun)
Hours: 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM (last admission 5:30 PM)
Location: Plaza B1, near the information counter and the art installation "Ishinki"
Fee: ¥500 (tax included)
Capacity: Up to 20 participants at a time
How to Join: First-come, first-served on the day — visit the workshop reception directly
About Kotaro Sekiguchi
Born in 1983 in Maebashi, Gunma Prefecture, Sekiguchi made his first newspaper-and-tape stegosaurus during summer vacation in the third grade of elementary school. For his graduation project in the Department of Sculpture at Tama Art University, he created a piece over 6 meters tall. In 2012, he received the 15th Taro Okamoto Award for Contemporary Art. In 2014, he published a book with Kodansha introducing newspaper-and-tape craft projects for parents and children to make together. He currently works at Asahide Gakuen, a school for children with special needs, while creating, exhibiting, and holding newspaper-and-tape art workshops across Japan.
Behind the Scenes at The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo: A Hotel Staff Experience in Uniform
The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo Dream Tour: A Hotel Staff Experience in the Uniform of Your Dreams
July 17 – August 30
A special program lets children experience the work of hotel staff at The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo. Limited to one group per day, participants wear the same uniform as actual staff members and help out with a variety of behind-the-scenes tasks around the hotel, getting a close look at the hospitality that supports a luxury hotel and learning about the appeal of hotel work and service.
The program also gives a rare look at preparations for welcoming guests and coordination among staff members — a "behind the scenes" view that is normally not visible to guests. It offers a valuable opportunity to experience the world of a luxury hotel up close while nurturing curiosity about future careers.
Dates: July 17 (Fri) – August 30 (Sun), excluding August 8 (Sat) – 16 (Sun)
Hours: One session per day, either 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM or 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM — reserve your preferred time
Fee: ¥10,000 (tax and service charge included) per child
Capacity: One group per session (siblings within the eligible age range may be accommodated — please inquire)
How to Join: Reserve by phone with The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo's Guest Relations at least 2 days before your preferred date (hotel main line: 03-3423-8000)
Eligibility: Ages 3–8, with a guardian accompanying
Make Your Own Original Item at In-Mall Shops
Bonpoint: Accessory Workshop
July 17 – August 30
Using fabrics sourced from Bonpoint's Paris atelier and the maison's original graphics, visitors can make their own badges or mirrors — including designs based on a child's own drawing. The workshop is open to the whole family.
Dates: July 17 (Fri) – August 30 (Sun)
Hours: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
How to Join: No reservation needed — visit the boutique directly
Condition: Participation is available with a purchase of one or more items at the boutique that day
notsobig: fika Workshop — "A One-of-a-Kind Original Item"
August 15
Produced by fika, this hands-on workshop welcomes participants from young children to adults. Visitors freely combine original parts, along with sparkling or silicone pieces, to create a one-of-a-kind item. Choose from items such as a shoe clip, phone holder, or mug holder, then customize it with a name, initials, or a favorite color.
Date: August 15 (Sat)
Hours: 4 sessions planned — check the reservation page for each session's start time
How to Join: Advance reservation required via the dedicated reservation page
https://ao4vxabv9jtrckuupghj.stores.jp/reserve/73ef232adc7e83a2634f/4000538
More Workshops Around Tokyo Midtown
Additional workshops are held at shops throughout Tokyo Midtown during the summer. Details and how to join are available on the official website:
https://www.tokyo-midtown.com/jp/event/8029/
- STARBUCKS COFFEE — Coffee time for parents and kids to enjoy together
- Les Millefeuilles de Liberté — Summer kids' workshop: make your own sunflower field
- TIMELESS COMFORT Kitchen & Dining — Mini Kamenoko Tawashi (scrub brush) keychain-making workshop
- IDÉE SHOP / IDÉE CAFÉ PARC — Kokedama (moss ball) workshop
- HIDA — Aroma hand soap-making
- Kayanoya — Dashi onigiri and miso soup tasting event
- RIO BREWING & CO. BISTRO AND GARDEN — Original Rio Brewing label-making experience
- GREEN DOG & CAT — Four workshops for a more comfortable, enriched life with your dog
Tokyo Midtown Design Hub Kids Workshop 2026
Kids Learn to "Think About Design," Planned by Designers, Art Universities, and Companies
August 8 – August 23
Design workshops for children are held, planned by designers, art universities, and corporate design centers. Through hands-on making across a range of design genres, participants encounter color, shape, material, and ways of expanding ideas — a program unique to Tokyo Midtown Design Hub. Beyond the enjoyment of making things, it's also a chance to look at everyday objects from a design perspective.
Dates: August 8 (Sat) – August 23 (Sun), excluding August 18 (Tue) and 22 (Sat)
Hours: Varies by program
Location: Tokyo Midtown Design Hub (Midtown Tower, 5F)
Fee/Conditions: Varies by program; reservation required
Organizer: Tokyo Midtown Design Hub
Details: https://www.designhub.jp/exhibitions/kids2026 (site opens and reservations begin on July 9)
About Tokyo Midtown Design Hub
Located on the fifth floor of Midtown Tower, Tokyo Midtown Design Hub serves as a hub for design in Roppongi, a neighborhood known for design and art. Three organizations specializing in design education, creation, and promotion collaborate here, introducing a wide range of design fields through exhibitions, seminars, and other events.
For details and notes on each workshop, check the official website:
"MIDTOWN Summer Workshop" — https://www.tokyo-midtown.com/jp/event/8029/
Photos are for illustrative purposes. Program details are subject to change. Workshops are on a first-come, first-served basis and close once capacity is reached. For workshops that accept reservations by phone or in person, reception hours follow the store's regular business hours.
