Sat, Apr
19

Rare Film Screening and Meeting Its Heroes

2:00pm – 4:00pm
¥2,000 (advance sales)
Film
Ichigaya
Written by Shyam Bhardwa

Take this chance to see a rare showing of Life is Climbing, the winner of the 2024 Japanese Movie Critics Award (Best Documentary).

What to expect

This film screening hosts Life is Climbing, a documentary about blind climber Koichiro “Koba” Kobayashi and his guide Naoya Suzuki. Through the film, you’ll experience the struggles they overcome in their travels.

After the film, guests will have a Q&A meet and greet with Koichiro and Naoya — where they can ask questions about the film and their lives.

Suggested Activity
Get Tickets To the Samurai Restaurant in Shinjuku (Up to 30% Off)
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The film will be shown in Japanese with English subtitles. Audio description (UDCast) will be available.

Tickets

Tickets can be purchased in advance from the event website. They’re ¥2,000 for adults, and ¥1,000 for students and disabled guests (with guide).

How to get there

The film screening will take place at Arcadia Ichigaya, a riverside hotel. The quickest way to get there is to take either the Yurakucho or Shinjuku lines to Ichigaya Station. From there, the hotel is a 2-minute walk away.

Organizers may cancel events, alter schedules, or change admission requirements without notice. Always check official sites before heading to an event.
Apr 19, 2025
2:00pm – 4:00pm
  • Adults:
    Advance sales: ¥2,000
  • Students:
    Advance sales: ¥1,000
Film
Official site

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