80 Years of Le Petit Prince
Commemorating the 80th anniversary of the French publication of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s timeless classic, Tokyo City View has a special exhibition.
The observation deck on the 52nd floor offers panoramic views of the metropolitan skyline that create a beautiful backdrop for this celebration. The event will explore how the original author, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, a pilot who left his mark on French aviation history, became a writer and wrote the timeless masterpiece “Le Petit Prince,” or “The Little Prince.”
Reproduced drawings from “The Little Prince,” which served as the source of many of his stories, and decipher the important message embedded in the work.
The author’s message about “what is truly important” (l’essentiel) transcends regional, linguistic, cultural, gender, age and time barriers, continuing to inspire and resonate with readers today. Experience a journey through the magnificent universe of “The Little Prince” against the backdrop of an observation deck overlooking the Tokyo sky and city. Through the original drawings that inspired the creation, displays of books published in various countries around the world and photo spots, guests can enter a special immersive experience into the world of the story.
General admission is ¥2,200, and pair tickets are available for ¥3,000 for a limited time until December 25.
