NEXCO EAST Kanto Regional Head Office (Taito-ku, Tokyo) and Trans-Tokyo Bay Highway Co. (Ota-ku, Tokyo) commemorate the 15th anniversary of Tokyo Wan Aqua-Line Expressway 's opening, "Umihotaru Parking Area". (PA)” has been renovated, but it will finally open on Saturday, April 20, 2013.

The catchphrase of the new "Umihotaru PA" is "Romantic Ship Umihotaru".

Following the renewal of Umihotaru PA's 4th floor in December last year, the "Large Corridor with a View of the Sea" was completed this time, providing a panoramic view overlooking the location of the sea while enjoying shopping. Also, about 450m in total on the aisle side ² It has a structure that takes safety into consideration, such as by installing a glass window in order to clarify strong wind measures and evacuation guidance.

1 Store to open

The 4th floor store will open as follows.

≪North side store≫

≪South side store≫ Opened (store photo is Attachment [PDF: 762KB] As of)

• 1 business hours are subject to change.
• 2 Umihotaru 360° (San Rokumaru) is carefully selected, found, and eaten, such as original products using seafood around Tokyo Bay and the shining miso of “craftsmanship”, soy sauce, seasonings, sweets, etc. It is a select shop that you can enjoy.
• 3 Free rest facility "Footbath" will be renewed.

Layout of Umihotaru PA 4F store after renewal

2 Grand Opening Event Overview

1) Date and time: Saturday, April 20, 2013 from 10:00 to 17:00
2) Place: Tokyo Wan Aqua-Line Expressway Umihotaru PA 4th floor
3) Overview

"FLY TOP SEA"-BAYSIDE Street Kids Championship Match-
In commemoration of the grand opening of Umihotaru PA, we will hold a competition in the form of a kids dancer, as an "event where children who will lead the future can dream." Kids dancers from Tokyo, Chiba and Kanagawa gather at "Umihotaru PA", the center of BAYSIDE, and perform on the sea. Guest judges will also be presenting guest performances with popular dancers.

• 1 "TEMPURA KIDZ"
  As Umihotaru Renewal Ambassador, we will participate in ceremonies and guest performances.
• 2 Judge
  Shinsuke (Beat Buddy Boi), Atsushi (ALL GOOD FUNK), FISH BOY (GONZO), TATSUYA (DAZZLE)
• 3 "CAPLIORE"
  It is a double dutch that skillfully manipulates two ropes and incorporates dynamic acrobatics and brilliant dance according to the rhythmical sound to attract people. Currently, he is also an artist of the world-famous circus "Cirque du Soleil", and is a professional double Dutch performer who is active in the world such as standing on the stage.
• 4 "Beat Buddy Boi"
  It is a performance group consisting of 7 people. Just like playing music with your own body, the creative dance that takes place will instantly captivate the viewer. He has also achieved brilliant results at numerous Hip Hop dance big events, surpassing the limits of street dance and playing an active role as a new entertainment.