[Wakayama Marina City] A spectacular fireworks event that will light up the summer night sky! A gourmet fair will be held where you can enjoy summer-only menus using seasonal seafood!! “FM802 HOLIDAY SPECIAL” will be held on Marine Day!!
Wakayama Marina City Co., Ltd. Press release: July 8, 2025 To members of the media [Wakayama Marina City] A spectacular fireworks event that will light up the summer night sky! A gourmet fair will be held where you can enjoy a summer-only menu using seasonal seafood! ! “FM802 HOLIDAY SPECIAL” to be held on Marine Day!! ■ Fireworks: July 20th (Sun), August 13th (Wed) – 16th (Sat), 23rd (Sat), September 14th (Sun) ■ Gourmet Fair: July 5th (Sat) – August 31st (Sun) ■ FM802: July 21st (Mon, Marine Day)
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/164274/1/164274-1-c2e504fbf8da3c25ed47564623411bd6-2000×1500.jpg *The photo is for illustrative purposes only. This summer, Wakayama Marina City will be hosting the spectacular fireworks show “Starlight Illusion” that can be enjoyed by children and adults alike, as well as a seafood gourmet event using seasonal summer ingredients, as detailed below. By combining this with a great plan that includes all the facilities at Marina City, you can spend a full day at Wakayama Marina City enjoying a fun summer holiday while feeling the sea breeze. Fireworks event (free viewing) “Starlight Illusion 2025”
https://www.marinacity.com/porto/event/event-150824/ This is an event where you can enjoy watching fireworks that will beautifully light up the summer night sky of Marina City for free, including fireworks set off to music played in the venue and a spectacular series of shots at the finale. ■Location: Wakayama Marina City West Breakwater ■Date and Time: Sunday, July 20, 2025, 7:45 p.m. (approx. 10 minutes) August 13th (Wednesday) – 16th (Saturday) 7:30pm ~ (approx. 15 minutes) August 23rd (Saturday), September 14th (Sunday) 7:30pm – (about 10 minutes)
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/164274/1/164274-1-eeba77de91ba132b1bfd9b6c94c10843-1600×1094.jpg *The photo is for illustrative purposes only. ★Special fireworks show during Obon (August 13-16) 『Fire Starlight Illusion 2025 ~SPECIAL FIRE』 WORK~’ A special version that is even more powerful than usual will be held for four days during the Obon period! A special fireworks show with a powerful impact, delivered with advanced and luxurious production contents that combine fireworks, flames and lighting, set to music played in the venue. Don’t miss it!
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/164274/1/164274-1-a4d54c06ea1e829ac08ce9cc049a9ee9-2067×1378.jpg Summer limited menu Tuna theme park! Kuroshio Market “Fish Meals from Around the World” https://www.kuroshioichiba.co.jp/event_summer25/ ■Location: Each eating and drinking corner in Kuroshio Market ■Period: July 5, 2025 (Saturday) to August 31, 2025 (Sunday) ■Time: [Food and drink corner] 11:00 am – 5:00 pm (Sales end at 4:30 pm, BBQ
ingredients can be purchased until 4:00 pm) ※May be extended during summer vacation period. ■Contents: In addition to the summer-only seafood menu using seasonal ingredients, this summer each food and beverage corner will be hosting a gourmet fair filled with the deliciousness of the world, where you can enjoy representative dishes from around the world that Japanese people also love, using seafood. Enjoy the wide selection of meats and seafood that Kuroshio Market is proud of, such as turban shells and scallops, on the open barbecue terrace facing the seaside. Enjoy the beachside barbecue with a wide selection of meats. In addition, on the second floor there is a buffet restaurant with about 200 seats where you can eat all-you-can-eat tuna. It is recommended for those who want to have a meal in a cool and relaxed atmosphere during the hot summer. ＜Menu example＞ ●Tuna corner/Tuna poke bowl (USA), Tuna and avocado tartare (Italy) ●Seafood bowl corner/Soondubu (Korea) ●Sushi corner/Lomi Lomi Salmon (USA) ●Fried food corner/Fish & chips (UK), fried spring rolls (Vietnam) ●Aburi-ya corner/Sazae grilled in butter with escargot (France) Garlic shrimp (USA) ●Barbecue corner/Seafood ajillo (Spain), Cheese dak galbi (Korea) ●Drink corner/Fruit almond tofu (China), Sesame balls (China) ● Buffet restaurant “Gondwana” / Asian ethnic menu ＜Tandoori chicken (India), spare ribs (America), seafood pancake (Korea) Green curry & naan (Vietnam) and other 2-3 dishes changed daily＞
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/164274/1/164274-1-9764ebb0efb68b6ad94e9694c0ba8b00-2000×1333.jpg ★Tuna cutting show held every day! Kuroshio Market holds a tuna cutting show every day (twice on weekdays, three times on weekends and holidays). You can enjoy freshly cut tuna immediately in sushi or rice bowls.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/164274/1/164274-1-3ecfa6165aa1534a7e3093b5263f0a1b-1920×1200.png FM802 HOLIDAY SPECIAL Wakayama Marina City presents SEASIDE PLEASURE” https://funky802.com/seaside/ FM802 broadcasts a public live broadcast from Wakayama Marina City every year as a special program for Marine Day and Culture Day. This year’s Marine Day will also be held! With the “sea and sun” of Wakayama as a backdrop, we will bring you carefully selected “music” and “information” that will color your summer, including special live performances by guest artists. KAZ (GENERATIONS/Ryuto Kazuhara), SIRUP, and GLIM SPANKY will appear as live guests on this day! 150 groups, or 300 people, will be invited to the front viewing area of this event. (There is no need to register in advance for the rear area. Anyone can watch.) We will be sending you carefully selected “music” and “information” to liven up your holiday. Please come and join us! ●Date and time = July 21 (Holiday) 11:00-17:51 ●Event DJ = Nakajima Hiroto / Kato Makiko ●FM802 studio DJ = Saeka Bando ●Performers = KAZ (GENERATIONS/Ryuto Kazuhara), SIRUP, GLIM SPANKY ●Location = Wakayama Marina City “Kuroshio Market” Special Venue *In case of rain, the broadcast and live will be held at the Adventure Hall in Porto Europa 《150 pairs (300 people) invited to the front viewing area》 *The deadline for applications is Thursday, July 10th at 23:59. Winners will be contacted by email around Monday the 11th. *There is no need to register in advance for the rear area. Anyone can view it.
＜Recommended Summer Information＞ Enjoy “summer fun” in the open air this summer too! When you think of summer, you think of “swimming in the sea”! Wakayama City, where Wakayama Marina City is located, has five beaches. In addition to your favorite beach, Wakayama Marina City also offers a great set plan that includes the theme park Porto Europa, Kuroshio Market where you can enjoy barbecues and other meals on the seaside terrace, and Kishu Kuroshio Onsen, which features an open-air bath with a spectacular view. Enjoy a fun summer holiday while feeling the sea breeze.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/164274/1/164274-1-5a77ef4cf6a0bf240bc97d23590dda97-904×603.jpg Hamanomiya Beach Enjoy summer on a beautiful beach! Enjoy swimming in the beautiful sea of Wakayama, such as the shallow “Hamanomiya Beach” adjacent to Marina City, and “Kataonami Beach”, which is about a 10-minute drive from Marina City and was selected as one of the Ministry of the Environment’s “Top 100 Beaches in the Sea” special selection.
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