Workshop Reservations Now Open! "YAESU KIDS EXPO 2026 Dinosaur Lab" Starts Next Week, July 14 (Tue) ~ Learn with a Tyrannosaurus Rex at Tokyo Midtown Yaesu! ~

Tokyo Midtown Yaesu (Location: Chuo-ku, Tokyo) will hold "YAESU KIDS EXPO 2026 Dinosaur Lab" ~ Learn with a Tyrannosaurus Rex at Tokyo Midtown Yaesu! ~*1, a hands-on event for children where the world's largest Tyrannosaurus Rex full skeleton, "STAN," will be on display, from July 14 (Tue) to August 23 (Sun), 2026. The reservation site for workshops, held daily during the event period, is now open and accepting applications.

▶︎Workshop Details Here: https://www.yaesu.tokyo-midtown.com/news-topics/detail/3108094

The venue will feature the world's largest Tyrannosaurus Rex full skeleton, "STAN," allowing visitors to experience the dinosaur's size and power up close. Additionally, there will be a "Treasure Hunter Excavation Experience!" where participants can excavate real fossils, attractions that allow children to learn about dinosaur movements through play, daily craft workshops, and a "Dinosaur Lab Research Notebook*2" for learning while exploring various parts of the facility. These diverse content offerings will allow children to interact with dinosaurs from multiple angles and deepen their learning. We aim to provide an intellectual experience that can be utilized for children's summer vacation research projects. Please visit this event at Tokyo Midtown Yaesu, directly connected to Tokyo Station, where you can enjoy a full day regardless of weather or temperature.

Highlights of this Release

✔ Pre-registration sites for the daily "Treasure Hunter Excavation Experience!" and "Easy Dinosaur Workshop" are now open!

└ Popular hands-on content is now available for reservation. Secure your spot in advance and plan your summer vacation smartly.

✔ Details of the special workshop with current University of Tokyo students and the Tyrannosaurus Rex special lecture by an expert have been decided! Pre-registration also starts.

└ Limited-time events perfect for summer research projects, including an educational workshop with University of Tokyo students to explore "why?" and a special lecture by an instructor with research experience at the National Museum of Nature and Science.

✔ A full lineup of kids' menus for parents and children to enjoy! Original fans & stickers also as gifts

└ Introducing kids' menus from the facility's dining establishments to enhance your event experience. Order from the kids' menu and receive a limited quantity of original "original fans & stickers" that can only be obtained here!

*1 This event requires a fee. Please check the event overview at the bottom of the page for ticket purchase methods. Some content may require separate fees or advance reservations.

*2 Distributed only to those who purchase tickets

Plan Your Summer Vacation Smartly! Workshop Pre-registration Starts

The pre-registration site for the "Treasure Hunter Excavation Experience!" where you can excavate real fossils, and the "Easy Dinosaur Workshop," where you can enjoy crafts and coloring themed around dinosaurs, is finally open. These content offerings are hands-on programs that allow both adults and children to immerse themselves in the world of dinosaurs while having fun through experience. Various menus designed to stimulate children's creativity will be held daily. As seating is limited, advance reservations are recommended. Please take this opportunity to make a special summer vacation memory by booking your spot.

Excavate Real Fossils! "Treasure Hunter Excavation Experience!"

This hands-on workshop allows you to experience being part of a real excavation team by using hammers and chisels to unearth real fossils embedded randomly in plaster blocks. All fossils are genuine, including popular ones for children such as Mosasaurus teeth, trilobites, and ammonites, which are randomly included. The excavated fossils can be taken home as they are, making it a great resource for summer vacation research projects.

△ Image of Treasure Hunter Excavation Experience!

Location: 5th Floor Studio

Price: 1,980 yen (tax included)

Pre-registration Site: https://peatix.com/event/5072035

※Reservations for this workshop are for specific dates only. Please visit anytime between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

※Please note that depending on congestion on the day, numbered tickets may be distributed, and you may have to wait.

※Reservations are for customers who have purchased same-day tickets for Dinosaur Lab. Customers who have not purchased tickets cannot participate.

※Customers who purchase a "Child Advance Ticket" + "Treasure Hunter Excavation Experience!" on the ticket site (Asoview) do not need to pre-register or pay on-site via Peatix.

※Payment will be made separately at the 5th Floor Studio, in addition to the admission ticket price. (Cashless payment only)

※Same-day participation is possible if there are available slots.

Held Daily! "Easy Dinosaur Workshop"

You can enjoy various experiences such as assembling "DIY DINO" and coloring "Dinosaur Plushies." This workshop allows children to easily try making their own original goods while shopping.

※The operating hours have been changed to 10:00 AM. Please be careful not to make any mistakes when visiting.

<Workshop Content>※Photos are for illustrative purposes.

Name: DIY DINO ~Assemble and DIY your own dinosaur with a screwdriver!~

Hours: July 14 (Tue) - August 2 (Sun) 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM / 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Content: Assemble dinosaur parts using a screwdriver and finish by coloring freely with pens. After enjoying the authentic assembly experience of turning screws, you can DIY your dinosaur in your own original colors.

Price: 1,320 yen (tax included)

Pre-registration: https://peatix.com/event/5071924

Name: Dinosaur Coloring Plushie ~Let's complete your Tyrannosaurus skull plushie by coloring it~

Hours: August 3 (Mon) - August 23 (Sun) 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM / 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Content: A workshop where you color a plain white Tyrannosaurus skull plushie freely with pens. By simply drawing your favorite colors and patterns, you can create a unique and cute original plushie.

Price: 1,320 yen (tax included)

Pre-registration: https://peatix.com/event/5071475

Name: Glowing Dinosaur Fan ~Decorate a special glowing fan with dinosaur stickers~

Hours: July 14 (Tue) - August 23 (Sun) 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM / 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Content: Decorate a special glowing fan by attaching your favorite dinosaur stickers. By freely combining stickers, even small children can easily create their own original fan.

Price: 990 yen (tax included)

Pre-registration: July: https://peatix.com/event/5069308

August: https://peatix.com/event/5071810

Location: Space in front of the elevator next to Hacoa DIRECT STORE, 2nd Floor

Experience Time: Approximately 15-25 minutes per session (varies by age)

Target Age: Approximately 3 to 8 years old

※The "Easy Dinosaur Workshop" is divided into two sessions: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM and 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM. Please visit during your reserved time slot.

※Please note that depending on congestion on the day, numbered tickets may be distributed, and you may have to wait.

※Payment will be made at the 2nd Floor venue. (Cashless payment only)

※Same-day participation is possible if there are available slots.

※Reservations are for customers who have purchased same-day tickets for Dinosaur Lab. Customers who have not purchased tickets cannot participate.

Summer Vacation Research Solved! Special Event to Stimulate Children's Curiosity

The details of the limited "Special Event" requiring advance reservation, where you can learn more about dinosaurs and fossils, have been finalized. We will host a "Tyrannosaurus Rex Special Lecture" that delves into the mysteries of dinosaurs from their skeletons, with an instructor who has research experience at the National Museum of Nature and Science, as well as workshops with University of Tokyo students to explore "why?" in a fun way. Enjoy special educational content perfect for summer vacation that will spark children's intellectual curiosity.

※This event is open to those who have not purchased Dinosaur Lab tickets.

※Some content may be subject to change.

1 Tyrannosaurus Rex Special Lecture + Special Workshop

An anatomical researcher, Mr. Satoshi Yamamoto, who has research experience at the National Museum of Nature and Science, will serve as the instructor for a special lecture that explores the mysteries of carnivorous dinosaurs from their skeletons. The lecture is a comprehensive 45-minute program. The first 15 minutes will cover the ecology of Tyrannosaurus Rex as understood from its bones, such as "adaptations of carnivorous dinosaur teeth" and "adaptations for large heads and mobility," using cards and replicas. The latter 30 minutes will involve a special workshop to deepen understanding of dinosaurs.

Program Structure (Total 45 minutes)

◎Part 1 (15 minutes): Tyrannosaurus Rex Lecture Learning from Skeletons

Using Tyranno cards, various information readable from skeletal observations will be verbalized. This is a comprehensive lecture to deepen understanding.

◎Part 2 (30 minutes): Special Workshop

・Let's make a replica of Tyrannosaurus Rex teeth

・Tyrannosaurus Paper Joint Figure

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Location: B1 Floor YAESU BASE

Dates: July 18 (Sat) & July 19 (Sun)

Times: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM / 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM / 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM / 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM / 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Experience Time: Approximately 45-60 minutes per session (varies by age)

Price: 2,800 yen (tax included)

Pre-registration: https://peatix.com/event/5066491

※Payment will be made at the B1 Floor venue on the day of the event. (Cashless payment only)

※Pre-registration required; same-day participation possible if slots are available.

Instructor Profile: Satoshi Yamamoto

【Background】

Born in Nagasaki in 1980. Graduated from Tokyo University of Fisheries (now Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology, Bachelor of Fisheries) and Kyushu University Graduate School of Global Studies (Master of Science). Conducted research for a total of 4 years at university, graduate school, and the National Museum of Nature and Science. Specializes in cetacean morphology (osteology, anatomy). After graduating from graduate school, worked for an electronics components manufacturer listed on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange and a marketing company listed on Mothers, before founding Chisou Co., Ltd. Has consistently been involved in public relations for over 10 years in corporate roles. Certified PR Planner by PRSJ. Member of the Academic Association for Public Relations.

2 Special Workshop by the University of Tokyo Science Communication Circle "CAST"

A special event will be held by a University of Tokyo student group that operates under the motto "We want to convey the fun of science to many people." This workshop is an ideal program for summer vacation research, where you can explore "why?" with current University of Tokyo students.

Program Structure (Total 35 minutes)

・Part 1 (15 minutes): Let's Extract DNA from Cells

A workshop to observe DNA contained within the cells of vegetables and meat by grinding them. This experiment allows you to learn about DNA, which is present in all living things such as dinosaurs, humans, and plants, and deepen your understanding of biology.

・Part 2 (20 minutes): Making Fossil Ornaments

You can create original ornaments using real fossils. You can make keychains by placing fossils in a transparent case and hardening them with UV resin, or create pieces that clearly show the fossil shape by pouring resin or plaster into molds made from fossils.

Location: B1 Floor YAESU BASE

Dates: August 8 (Sat) & August 9 (Sun)

Times: 11:00 AM - 11:40 AM / 12:00 PM - 12:40 PM / 2:00 PM - 2:40 PM / 3:00 PM - 3:40 PM / 4:00 PM - 4:40 PM

Price: 300 yen (tax included)

Pre-registration: https://peatix.com/event/5062093

※Payment will be made at the B1 Floor venue on the day of the event. (Cashless payment only)

※Pre-registration required; same-day participation possible if slots are available.

◆About the University of Tokyo Science Communication Circle CAST

A group that operates mainly in the Kanto region with the motto "We want to convey the fun of science to many people." They participate in over 200 events annually, including University of Tokyo campus festivals and internal events, as well as events at elementary schools, community centers, science museums, and shopping mall event spaces, holding science shows and experiment classes to convey the joy of science to a wide audience, from children to adults.

Receive Original Fans & Stickers with Your Order!

Introducing Kids' Menus Available at Dining Establishments within the Facility

During the event period, dining establishments within Tokyo Midtown Yaesu will offer kids' menus and sweets that can be enjoyed by families with children. Those who order from the target menus will receive original Tokyo Midtown Yaesu fans & stickers on the spot (limited quantity, while supplies last).

Please enjoy a delicious meal with your family at Tokyo Midtown Yaesu.

※Some menus have limited availability periods and quantities. Please note that they may be sold out.

△Fan Image △Sticker Image

Frijoles (B1 Floor) Kids Bowl 700 yen *For elementary school students and younger

POTAMA (B1 Floor) Tuna Mayo 550 yen

POINT ET LIGNE (Yaesu Central Square 1F) "Kabutto! Mammoth Meat Set" 1,980 yen

Tachigui Sakaba Kinjishi (2nd Floor) Children's "Omurice Lunch" 990 yen *Weekends/Holidays Lunch Only / Limited to 30 meals *For elementary school students and younger

POPUP Ramen (2nd Floor) Kids' Ramen Set 550 yen *For elementary school students and younger

Yamauchi Noujou (3rd Floor) Kids' Set 658 yen

Mekiki no Ginji (3rd Floor) Kids' Hamburger Plate 888 yen (with bonus drink) *For elementary school students and younger

Tokyo/Yaesu Chikaba Kitchen (5th Floor) "Volcano Eruption Omurice" 1,200 yen *Available from July 14 to August 23

Cool Sweets Perfect for the Hot Summer!

TASU+ (B1 Floor) Milk Amazake Soft Serve Ice Cream 500 yen

EN VEDETTE LUXE (1st Floor) Mini Parfait 648 yen *Available from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM

FLOWS GRILL | BAR (3rd Floor) Homemade Gelato Single 530 yen, Double 580 yen, Triple 630 yen

Shaved Ice Collection Baton (2nd Floor) Shaved Ice Dinosaur Collaboration "Earth" (Matcha and Chocolate) 1,430 yen *Cookie type cannot be chosen *For elementary school students and younger

Shaved Ice Collection Baton (2nd Floor) Shaved Ice Dinosaur Collaboration "Magma" (Strawberry and Chocolate) 1,430 yen *Cookie type cannot be chosen *For elementary school students and younger

CAMELBACK (2nd Floor) Chocolate Castella 700 yen

Plus, Many More Contents to Enjoy Your Summer Vacation!

In addition to various workshops and gourmet offerings, there are plenty of contents within the facility to stimulate children's curiosity. Featuring the impressive display of the approximately 12-meter-long Tyrannosaurus Rex full skeleton "STAN," the main attraction, along with hands-on experiences like excavating real fossils with hammers and chisels and simulating dinosaur movements, you can enjoy a special summer vacation that blends "learning" and "play" all day long in a comfortable space directly connected to Tokyo Station.

Step Back into the Age of Dinosaurs?! Exhibition & Experience Area (5th Floor Event Space)

This is an experiential area centered around the world's largest Tyrannosaurus Rex full skeleton, "STAN," exhibiting fossils and specimens of dinosaurs and ancient creatures. Through explanations based on the latest research, you can learn about the eras when dinosaurs lived and the history of the Earth in a fun way. Attractions that allow you to experience dinosaur movements through play will also be available.

Display of the approximately 12-meter-long Tyrannosaurus Rex full skeleton specimen "STAN"

Experiential content "Ankylosaur Tail Battle" where you attach an Ankylosaurus tail to your rear and battle a Tyrannosaurus Rex.

Deepen Your Learning with the Original "Dinosaur Lab Research Notebook"!

All children who purchase a ticket will receive a "Dinosaur Lab Research Notebook"! This notebook allows you to freely write down what surprised you, what you discovered, and what you found mysterious while visiting the rally points within the facility. By learning enjoyably while exploring each location, it stimulates intellectual curiosity about the dinosaur era and Earth's history.

This notebook, filled with your own insights, becomes a one-of-a-kind original notebook, serving not only as a summer vacation research project but also as a tangible memory of the event.

△Image of Research Notebook

Dinosaur Role-Playing Photo Spot (3rd Floor, Below Escalator)

A hands-on photo spot where you can take pictures dressed up as dinosaurs. You can capture adorable photos of your children unique to this event.

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◆Limited Quantity! Special Tickets Including a Tyrannosaurus Plush Toy "Stuffed Model" Also Available

We are also selling a special ticket package for 3,000 yen, which includes the "Child Advance Ticket" (900 yen) and the dinosaur plush toy "Stuffed Model" (regular price 2,640 yen). This is a great value ticket.

This is a Tyrannosaurus stuffed model that will go on sale this summer. As quantities are limited, please purchase early!

※The stuffed model series will also be sold in the merchandise areas on the 1st and 5th floors.

"YAESU KIDS EXPO 2026 Dinosaur Lab"

~Learn with a Tyrannosaurus Rex at Tokyo Midtown Yaesu!~ Overview

Event Information

Event Name: "YAESU KIDS EXPO 2026 Dinosaur Lab" ~Learn with a Tyrannosaurus Rex at Tokyo Midtown Yaesu!~

Period: July 14 (Tue) - August 23 (Sun), 2026

Venue: Tokyo Midtown Yaesu

Event Hours: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Last admission 4:00 PM)

July 8 (Sat) - August 16 (Sun) only: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Official Website: https://www.yaesu.tokyo-midtown.com/

Organizer: Yaesu 2-chome North District Area Management Association

Ticket Information

Prices: Adults Same-day 1,200 yen / Advance 1,100 yen

Children Same-day 1,000 yen / Advance 900 yen (Elementary school students and younger)

Limited Ticket (with limited stuffed model) 3,000 yen (tax included)

※Free for children under 3 years old

Ticket Purchase Site: Asoview (https://www.asoview.com/channel/tickets/Zcpv8HRUki/)

※Please note that workshop reservations (various paid workshops) are through Peatix.

Workshop Reservation Details Here: https://www.yaesu.tokyo-midtown.com/news-topics/detail/3108094

※Photos shown are for illustrative purposes.

※Information posted is subject to change without notice. Please understand this in mind beforehand.