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Experience the Magic of Tanabata with Stargazing at G-Town Stadium

On July 7th, the Tokyo Giants Town Management Company invites you to a captivating evening of stargazing at the Giants Town Stadium in Inagi City, Tokyo. This event, known as the G-Town Tanabata Star Observation, will feature special guest speaker Hidehiko Agata from the National Astronomical Observatory, who will guide participants in exploring the night sky.

Taking place from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM, participants will have the opportunity to lie back on the spacious outfield and observe the Summer Triangle—a prominent asterism featuring the stars Vega, Altair, and Deneb. Under the expert narration of Mr. Agata, attendees will delve into the wonders of the night sky, enhancing their Tanabata experience. In addition to the Summer Triangle, telescopes will be available for observing celestial objects not visible to the naked eye, including Venus (the evening star) and various star clusters and double stars.

This unique opportunity allows families and friends to create lasting summer memories while gazing up at the stars during the traditional Tanabata celebration.

Event Details

• - Date: July 7 (Tuesday)
• - Time: 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM (Cancelled in case of rain)
• - Location: Giants Town Stadium, Inagi City, Tokyo
• - Fee: ¥2,000 for adults, ¥1,000 for children (elementary to high school students); free for children under school age.
• - Capacity: 300 participants (first-come, first-served basis with advance registration)
• - Organized by: Tokyo Giants Town Management Company
• - Co-hosted by: Mitaka Stargazing Supporters
• - What to Bring: Please bring a leisure sheet or sleeping bag, flashlight, and telescope if you have one.

Registration Procedure

Registration for the event opens on June 8 at 3:00 PM through the Yomiuri Land official membership service, Yomi Run CLUB (registration is free). Tickets will be sent to the email address used during registration after the completion of the sign-up process.
Apply here: G-Town Star Event Registration
Please note that registration for Yomi Run CLUB requires a Yomiuri ID (free registration). Register here: Yomiuri ID Registration

• - Registration Period: June 8 (Monday) 3:00 PM to July 7 (Tuesday) 7:00 PM.

About the Speaker

Hidehiko Agata is an associate professor at the National Astronomical Observatory and a researcher at the Graduate University for Advanced Studies. He has published numerous works, including **