[Latest Summer 2024 Edition] Ten cool places in Japan where you can enjoy voice-guided tours by popular voice talents!

Japan’s summer continues to be extremely hot! When you are outdoors, you have to consider the risk of heat stroke…
This is recommended for this mid-summer when the sun is shining!
We have carefully selected and introduced 10 of the best places to go indoors, where you can cool off, do free summer research, and, best of all, listen to voice guidance and narration by voice talents!

1. [Takuya Eguchi] Special Exhibition “Insect MANIAC” (Tokyo)

Location: National Museum of Nature and Science

Address: 7-20 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo

Dates: Saturday, July 13 – Monday, October 14, 2024 (national holiday)

Opening hours: 9:00 – 17:00 (Admission until 16:30)
*Please check the official website for more detailed information, including closing dates.
URL for audio information: https://www.kahaku.go.jp/

Takuya Eguchi has appeared in numerous popular works as a voice actor, including Lloyd Forger in the TV anime “SPY x FAMILY” and Rokuya Nagi in “Idolish Seven!
In addition to his activities as a voice actor, Takuya Eguchi is also a talented artist who creates unique worldviews and unique character models!
Takuya Eguchi is the voice guide for “Insects MANIAC,” a special exhibition at the National Museum of Nature and Science that introduces the amazing diversity of insects and the latest research findings from an expert’s point of view, making it a very maniacal exhibition.
It’s too hot and hard to catch insects, but here, children who love insects will be very satisfied!

2. [Souma Saito, Koutaro Nishiyama] “Marugoto Nara Expo” (Ishikawa, Japan)

Location: Ishikawa Prefectural Art Museum

Address: 2-1 Dewa-cho, Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan

Dates: Monday, July 6 – Sunday, August 25, 2024

Opening hours: 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Admission until 5:30 p.m.)
*Please check the official website for more detailed information, including days the museum is closed.
URL for audio information: https://www.ishibi.pref.ishikawa.jp/news-detail/news-16937/

Like Mr. Eguchi, two popular voice actors from 81 Produce will navigate the exhibition as Aojishi (CV: Souma Saito) and Shirozo (CV: Koutaro Nishiyama), the official characters of Nara Expo. They will provide easy-to-understand one-point explanations of the highlights of Nara Expo’s supreme Buddhist art.

3. [Yuma Uchida] “Great Mammals Exhibition 3 – Watate Tsunagete Daigyo” (Fukuoka, Japan)

Location： Fukuoka City Museum

Address: 3-1-1 Momochihama, Sagara-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture

Dates: Wednesday, July 3 – Sunday, August 25, 2024
Opening hours: 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (Admission until 5:00 p.m.)
*Please check the official website for more detailed information, including days the museum is closed.
URL for audio information: https://mammals3.exhibit.jp/guide/

Voice actor Yuma Uchida, who plays many popular anime characters such as Megumi Fushikuro in “Jutsu Kaisen”, Sanraku/Yomu Rakuro in “Shangri-La Frontier”, Natsukou Katagiri in “MF Ghost”, Otoko in “Chiika”, Ash Links in “BANANA FISH”, and is also an active singer, will be your voice guide navigator He will take you on an adventure of knowledge about mammals as an audio guide navigator.

4.[Daiki Yamashita] “Giant Dinosaur Exhibition 2024” (Kanagawa, Japan)

Location: Pacifico Yokohama Exhibition Hall A

Address: 1-1-1 Minato Mirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture

Dates: Saturday, July 13 – Friday, September 13, 2024
Opening hours: 9:00 – 17:00 (Admission until 16:30)
*August 10 (Sat.) to 18 (Sun.): until 19:00 (Admission until 18:30)
*Please check the official website for more detailed information, including days the museum is closed.
URL for audio information: https://giantdinos-ex.com/goods/

Daiki Yamashita, who plays the main characters of works especially popular among children such as Deku Midoriya from “My Hero Academia” and Sakamichi Onoda from “Weak Mushi Pedal,” will be dressed as “Dinosaur Boy” and guide us into the world of dinosaurs together with comedian Sunshine Ikezaki.
Rare dinosaur specimens from Japan and abroad will be gathered, and a powerful dinosaur robot will also make an appearance. This is truly a dream exhibition for dinosaur fans, where visitors can enjoy touching and learning about the mechanism of dinosaur gigantism through hands-on exhibits!

5.[Yuichi Nakamura] Special Exhibition “Poison” (Aichi, Japan)

Location： Nagoya Science Museum

Address： Shirakawa Park, Forest of Art and Science, 2-17-1 Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture

Dates: July 13 (Sat) – September 23 (Mon), 2024
Opening hours: 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Admission until 4:30 p.m.)
*Please check the official website for more detailed information, including closing dates.
URL for audio information: https://doku-ten.jp/guide/

Yuichi Nakamura, a voice actor who plays many popular characters such as Gojo Satoru in “Jutsu Kaisen” and Matsuno Karamatsu in “Osomatsu-san,” takes on the challenge of navigating the museum’s audio guide. A little scary? But exciting! Enter the world of “Dokudarake! To learn about the relationship between poisons and the organisms involved in them is a mysterious and surprising aspect of the natural world, and will be a great help in living in today’s society!

6. [Hanae Natsuki] “Kyoto Kozanji Temple Exhibition” (Hokkaido)

Location： Hokkaido Museum of Modern Art

Address： Kita 1 Nishi 17, Chuo-ku, Sapporo

Dates: July 9 (Tue) – September 1 (Sun), 2024

Opening hours: *Please check the official website for more detailed information, including closing dates.
URL for audio information: https://event.hokkaido-np.co.jp/kosanji/goods-guide/

Natsuki Hanae, well-known for his roles in numerous popular anime such as Sumijiro Kamakado in “Blade of Demons,” Ken Kaneki in the “Tokyo Ghoul” series, and Kimio Arima in “April is Your Lie,” traces the life and teachings of Myoe and explains the precious temple treasures of Kozan Temple, including the national treasure “Choju Giga” in an easy-to-understand manner. He vividly recounts episodes full of the unique personality of Shonin Myoe!

7.[Sawashiro Miyuki] Special exhibition “Jingoji Temple: Kukai and the Beginning of Shingon Esoteric Buddhism” commemorating the 1200th anniversary of the temple’s founding (Tokyo, Japan)

Location: Heiseikan, Tokyo National Museum (Ueno Park)

Address: 13-9 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo

Dates: July 17 (Wed) – September 8 (Sun), 2024

Opening hours: 9:00 – 17:00 (Admission until 16:30)
*Please check the official website for more detailed information, including days the museum is closed.
URL for audio information: https://tsumugu.yomiuri.co.jp/jingoji/goods.html

Miyuki Sawashiro, who is active in a wide range of fields including TV animation, games, dubbing, and narration, such as Fujiko Mine in “Lupin the Third,” Kitaro in “Gegege no Kitaro,” Fallen Princess in “Oni no Kaede Yuukakuhen,” and Yoko Sato in “The Fable,” will join singer and songwriter Masashi Sada to present highlights of the exhibition and the charm of the works in an easy-to-understand manner. Miyuki Sawashiro, who has a wide range of experience in TV animation, games, games, dubbing, narration, etc., will introduce the highlights of the exhibition and the charm of the works in an easy-to-understand manner.
This exhibition introduces the history of Jingo-ji Temple, founded by Kukai and the beginning of Shingon esoteric Buddhism. The National Treasure “Standing Statue of Yakushi Nyorai” and other important cultural properties related to Kukai will be exhibited in one place. This is a rare opportunity to explore the origin of Kukai’s thought and Shingon esoteric Buddhism.

8. [Shunsuke Takeuchi, Fayruz Ai, Yohei Azagami, Rina Sato] “Hoshi Biyori – Ue wo muite arukou” (Tokyo, Japan)

Location: Manten (Ikebukuro)

Address: Rooftop of Sunshine City World Import Mart Building, 3-1-3 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo

Dates: March 1, 2024 (Fri.) – on view!

Screening schedule: Please check the official website
URL for audio information: https://planetarium.konicaminolta.jp/program/hoshibiyori/?hall=manten

It is an ensemble drama that depicts four main characters who have come to a standstill in their work, love, and life and “face the stars. Shunsuke Takeuchi will act as the guide to the starry sky, which is the center of the ensemble drama. Please watch out for the star-studded performances!

Shunsuke Takeuchi: Main appearances include Nagisa Akutsu in “Aoshi”, Cruz Doan in “Mobile Suit Gundam: The Island of Cruz Doan”, and Tetsuo Murakami in “REVENGER
Ai Fayrouz: Main roles include Kikoru Shinomiya in “Kaiju 8,” Xurin Kujo in “JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean,” Power in “Chainsaw Man,” etc.
Yohei Azagami: Main appearances: “Mobile Suit Gundam: Witch of Mercury” Guel Jetak, “Kamonohashi Ron’s Forbidden Mystery” Kamonohashi Ron, “Surgeon Elise” Linden de Romanov, “Blue Miblo” Hijikata Toshizo, “Forget Battery” Aoi Todo, “Soredemo Ayumi wa Kosomeru” Ayumi Tanaka, etc.
Rina Sato: Major roles include Hilling in “King’s Ranking,” Blue Star in “Chuggington,” and Rei Hino and Sailor Mars in “Sailor Moon.

9.[KENN] Special program for the opening of Fukuoka City Science Museum “Space Frontier: For Astronauts, This Step Forward” [Foreign language program (English, Chinese, Korean)] (Fukuoka, Japan)

Location: Fukuoka City Science Museum, 6F Dome Theater

Address: 4-2-1 Ropponmatsu, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture

Dates: March 9, 2024 (Sat) – December 1, 2024 (Sun) *Mainly on weekends and holidays only

Screening schedule: Please check the official website
URL for audio information: https://www.fukuokacity-kagakukan.jp/dome_theater/2017/07/space-frontier.html

With the navigation of JAXA Astronaut Wakata, who has accomplished many space missions, you can enjoy a spectacular journey from the moment of the rocket launch to the arrival at Mars, narrated by voice actor KENN! This program is also available in English, Chinese, and Korean, so it is recommended for visitors from overseas.
KENN: Major representative works include TV animation “Yu-Gi-Oh Duel Monster GX” Yuuki Judai, “Space Brothers” Namba Nichijin, “Cyberpunk Edge Runners” David Martinez, “Idolish Seven” series Tamaki Yotsuba, etc.

10.[Kenjiro Tsuda] “Starry sky walk in Italy” (Tokyo, Kanagawa, Aichi)

Location:
Planetaria YOKOHAMA (Yokohama)
https://planetarium.konicaminolta.jp/program/italian/?hall=planetariayokohama
Manten NAGOYA (Nagoya)
https://planetarium.konicaminolta.jp/program/italian/?hall=manten-nagoya
Manten (Ikebukuro)
https://planetarium.konicaminolta.jp/program/italian/?hall=manten
Tenku (Oshiage)
https://planetarium.konicaminolta.jp/program/italian/?hall=tenku
Planetaria TOKYO (Yurakucho)
https://planetarium.konicaminolta.jp/program/italian/?hall=planetariatokyo
*Please check the official website of each venue for access and screening schedule.

Dates:
June 28, 2024 (Fri.) – on view!
Planetaria YOKOHAMA (Yokohama), Manten NAGOYA
Now on view from Friday, July 19, 2024!
Manten (Ikebukuro), Tenku (Oshiage), Planetaria TOKYO (Yurakucho)

Kenjiro Tsuda’s voice can be heard along with the starry sky as he has been active as a voice actor not only in numerous anime, such as Kenjin Nanami in “Jutsu Kaisen” and Ryu in “Kyokushudo”, and Sejin Kaiba in “Yu-Gi-Oh Duel Monsters Series”!
Italy, with its historical cityscapes and beautiful countryside, is a country with many connections to the stars, such as Roman mythology that is a continuation of Greek mythology, and the birth of a man called the “Father of Astronomy. The “Italian Starry Sky Walk” is now being shown at various locations around the country, so why not visit a planetarium near you to be healed by the beautiful stars and landscapes of Italy and to read about the stars from the myths that are connected to us today?

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