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Experience the Edo Era with a Unique Mystery Event

The Tokyo Metropolitan Central Library is set to host an exciting mystery event titled "Young Hokusai and Tadataka: Solve the Great Edo Mystery - Rotate the Truth." This immersive experience invites participants to unravel various codes and puzzles hidden throughout the library, providing a hands-on approach to learning about the historical context of Edo.

Event Details

The event allows attendees to choose between two formats: a performance type that unfolds on a library's closed day and a roaming type where visitors can solve puzzles at their own pace during operating hours.

Performance Type Event

• - Date and Time: January 15, 2024 (Friday), a closed day for the library. Two sessions will take place:

- Session 1: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- Session 2: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

• - Venue: Tokyo Metropolitan Central Library, 5-7-13 Minamiazabu, Minato City, Tokyo 106-8575
• - Capacity: 100 participants per session (in case of oversubscription, a lottery will decide who participates)
• - Participation: Register through the Tokyo Metropolitan Library's official website. Admission is free.

Library website

• - Application Deadline: December 10, 2023 (Thursday)
• - Childcare Services: If you require childcare, please indicate this and provide the age and number of children attending.

Roaming Type Event

For a more leisurely experience, the roaming type allows participation without prior registration during the following periods:

• - Date: January 16, 2024, to March 31, 2024
• - Operating Hours:

- Weekdays: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Weekends and Holidays: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM

• - Note: The event will not take place on library closed days: February 4, February 19, March 4, and March 19, 2024.
• - Participation: Visit the general information and consultation counter on the first floor on the day of the event. Admission is free.

Why Attend?

This unique opportunity combines education and entertainment, allowing visitors to engage with Edo's culture through a series of challenging yet enjoyable puzzles. Participants will not only enhance their problem-solving skills but also gain insights into the world of historic figures like Hokusai and Tadataka.

For further inquiries, you can contact the Tokyo Metropolitan Central Library at 03-3442-8451 or check their official website: Tokyo Metropolitan Central Library.

Join us for a fascinating journey back in time where the past meets the present through interactive activities and mysteries waiting to be solved. We hope to see you there!