Hot summer will come again this year!
"2010 Summer Festival in Umihotaru" will be held!

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  • Hot summer will come again this year! "2010 Summer Festival in Umihotaru" will be held!

August 2, 2010
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd. Kanto Regional Head Office
Trans-Tokyo Bay Highway Co.

NEXCO EAST Kanto Regional Head Office (Taito-ku, Tokyo) and Trans-Tokyo Bay Highway Co. (Ota-ku, Tokyo) will be on Thursday, August 5th at Tokyo Wan Aqua-Line Expressway at the 2010 Summer Festival in We are pleased to inform you that we have decided to hold "Umihotaru".

At this event, including the "Aqua Line Expedition" to explore facilities that you cannot normally see, such as "Tunnel blame passages" and "Disaster prevention system", "On the sea" on display at 4F Aqua Plaza A lot of participatory events are available, such as a summer vacation workshop using craft paper made by Mr. Ko Ito, the creator of "Castle", and a corner where you can experience and experience the "Eco" activities of NEXCO EAST. From the evening, two groups, Kyoko Iwasaki and Empty Black Box, showed live performances that would make the venue even hotter.

And, the end of the event is "Sea Fire Works" which is very popular every time. The event's excitement is culminating with 3,000 launch fireworks that synchronize with music and make large flowers bloom in front of customers.

Photos of Kyoko Iwasaki and Empty Black Box

Many people applied for the "Aqualine Expedition," which we announced on June 4, and the other day, 170 people were decided as a result of a strict drawing. The lucky 170 people selected in the lottery will be able to see with their own eyes the secrets of the aqua line that they cannot normally see.

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to all of the news media for their widespread introduction in recruiting members.

"2010 Summer Festival in Umihotaru" Event Contents

TimeThe eventContentVenue
10:00~19:00VICS on board
Experience corner
Racing the effectiveness of VICS that conveys road traffic information such as traffic jams and traffic regulations
An event to experience like a game.
Children can also operate it, so parents and children can be interested in traffic safety while having fun.
Umihotaru PA
4F Aqua Plaza
10:30~11:30
13:30~14:30
Craft classUmihotaru 4th floor A work class by Mr. Ko Ito, the creator of "Castle on the Sea" on display at Aqua Plaza. Children can easily make it, so please feel free to drop by as a memory of the summer festival.Umihotaru PA
4F Aqua Plaza
10:00~16:00Eco car displayAn electric car owned by NEXCO EAST is exhibited.
Why don't you take a commemorative photo together with this precious opportunity to see the real thing?
In front of 1F elevator
10:00~16:00Environmental PR
corner
NEXCO EAST A corner where you can actually touch and experience the "eco" approach.
You will be able to enjoy learning about the environmental efforts that are not known.
Umihotaru PA
Kawasaki side 5F deck
9:00~16:30Aqua Line
expedition

An event to explore facilities that you cannot normally see, such as "tunnel evacuation passages" and "disaster prevention systems." The Japan Coast Guard Chiba Coast Guard Patrol Boat “Awanami” and Aqua Line Inspection Ship “Hayabusa” will also participate in the event and you will be able to see the Aqua Line from the sea.

*The recruitment for the Aqualine Expedition has ended. There is no reception desk for participation on the day.
Umihotaru PA
16:00~19:30Umi Hotaru
Ryomi Yokocho
The standard shaved ice, cold ramune, cold chilled cucumbers, etc. are sold at the stalls, and the event's festive mood gets excited.Umihotaru PA
Kawasaki side 5F deck
15:45~19:15Sunset
live
First of all, Kyoko Iwasaki stands on the stage against the blue sea. The clear voice wraps us up like a refreshing breeze from the sea. Then comes the Empty Black Box. With the performance and performance cultivated in many live shows, the venue will be lively.Umihotaru PA
Kawasaki side 5F deck
19:15~19:30Seafire worksThe 3,000 fireworks synchronized with the music will decorate the summer night sky as close as you can reach. The fireworks of Umihotaru Parking, which you can't see anywhere else, makes the summer day a special and unforgettable day.Umihotaru PA
Kawasaki side 1F maritime tetrapot section launched
A picture of 3,000 fireworks that brightly color a summer night
  • The start time of each event is subject to change.
    Please note that some events may be canceled due to bad weather.