May the fourth be with you! Star Wars Day descends on Minatomirai like the Death Star, with plenty of excitement around.
What to expect
Expect a lot of interactive Star Wars activities around the Minatomirai area. The main attraction, held in Landmark Plaza, is a light show with scenes from the movies for you to relive the most epic moments from the series.
If your nostalgia won’t stop at a few scenes, though, the MARK IS shopping mall will host all nine movies from May 3 to May 6. They’ll be in English with Japanese subtitles. If you’re a collector, you can also grab limited-edition Star Wars capsule toys (gacha).
For the best younglings, lightsaber-shaped balloons will be on sale for thrilling battles, as well as a small pop-up store with limited-edition goodies.
Schedule
- Star Wars light display (Landmark Plaza): 7 a.m. to midnight, with special performances every 30 minutes between 3 p.m. and 11 p.m.
- Star Wars pop-up store (Landmark Plaza): 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. From May 3–5, the store will open at 11 a.m.
- Star Wars film screenings (MARK IS): May 3–6
- Star Wars Lego building (MARK IS): 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Star Wars workshops (MARK IS): April 27–29, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Lightsaber balloons (MARK IS): May 3–5, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Star Wars art exhibition (Sky Building): 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Character meet and greet (various locations): May 3–5
Tickets
These events are all free to go to (except the film screenings, where you need to buy tickets at the counter).
How to get there
Star Wars Day will take place around Minatomirai, which can be reached from Minatomirai Station or JR Sakuragicho Station. You can take the Minatomirai Line from Shibuya or Yokohama to Minatomirai Station. From there, everything is only a few minutes away on foot.
If you’re coming from Shinagawa or Tokyo, the JR Keihin-Tohoku Line southbound will get you to JR Sakuragicho Station. From there it’s a 10-minute walk to the main plaza.
Organizers may cancel events, alter schedules, or change admission requirements without notice. Always check official sites before heading to an event.
