This Weekend: Tokyo Area Events For Dec 3-4

December's first weekend raises the bar high in expectations for a busy and entertaining month. On the agenda are a London-style market perfect for Christmas gift shopping, an exclusive art and sweets collaboration event, a traditional night festival in Saitama, a charity event to help out our furry pals at animal shelters and a last minute opportunity to enjoy the stunning Tokyo autumn leaves.

London-Style Market In Tokyo

Bridge Street Market

Bridge Street Market is a stylish market inspired by the elegant streets of London and offers plenty of opportunities to get in the festive mood. Enjoy listening to beautiful Christmas choir while sipping on good wine, browsing through food, drinks, furniture, jewelry, art, and other crafty goods stalls. The perfect event to pick up a few Christmas gifts for your family and friends.

Date

Sat, Dec. 3, 3016

Time

12 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Location

Ba-Tsu Art Gallery, 5-11-5 Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo

Fee

Free Admission

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Art Meets Sweets

Sweets by Naked

A one of a kind event that will make you feel as if you were in Katy Perry's California Gurls candy land. A rare combination of sweets and art, this event brings the best of everything sweet in town, including actual desserts, 3D computer graphics, art, scent, and projection mapping. You can saver limited edition treats from your favorite sweets shop such as Magnolia Bakery, Ben&Jerry's, and Kukuruza Popcorn and enjoy impressive sweets-inspired visual art.

Date

Thu, Dec. 1-Mon, Jan. 19, 2017

Time

11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Location

Omotesando Hills Main Building B3F Space O, 4-12-10 Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo

Fee

¥1,400 (exhibition ticket), ¥2,000 (entrance to special areas), ¥3,400 (entrance to special areas, plus two desserts)

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Matsuri Time

Chichibu Night Festival

One of the best known autumn festivals in the Kanto region, the Chichibu Night Festival offers a unique experience to enjoy an authentic Japanese cultural event that will surely warm you up, despite the cool autumn nights. Boasting a history of over 300 years, the festival is one of the biggest hikiyama (wheeled festival floats) events in Japan, annually attracting visitors from around the world. The main event takes place on the night of December 3, when the floats — each weighing 20 tons — are dragged up steep slopes. There will be fireworks at night, making the event extra spectacular.

Date

Fri, Dec. 2-Sat, Dec. 3, 2016

Time

From the morning, expected to end at around 10 p.m.

Location

Around Chichibu Shrine near Chichibu Station, Saitama prefecture

Fee

Free admission

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Love For Animals

Animal Walk Tokyo's End of Year Party

Animal Walk Tokyo (AWT) is an organization supporting our four-legged friends at animal shelters in and around Tokyo. The night will be fun-filled with games, giveaways, and good live music. Half of the proceeds of the event will go to HEART Tokushima animal shelter and guests are also invited to also bring small toy gifts for the furry loves at the Tokyo Animal Refuge Kansai (ARK)!

Date

Sun, Dec. 4, 2016

Time

4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Location

38th Floor View Lounge, Station Garden Tower, 2-2-1 Nishi Nippori, Arakawa, Tokyo

Fee

¥2,000 (pre-paid; ¥1,000 as donation; drinks included), plus a small gift for the animals at Tokyo ARK

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Dance The Night Away

Tokyo Dance Music Event Live

Dancing is the perfect stress relief and if you need to let some steam off, come out and play! This weekend, three of Shibuya's top clubs will bring the crowd together by organizing a collaboration event, inviting artists from all over the world together with Japan's best DJs. Party on!

Date

Fri, Dec. 2-Sat, Dec. 3, 2016

Time

From 11 p.m. (Womb); 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. (Hikarie Hall); 10 p.m. (Sound Museum Vision)

Location

WOMB, 2-16 Maruyamacho, Shibuya, Tokyo; Hikarie Hall A, 2-21-1 Shibuya, Shibuya, Tokyo; Sound Museum Vision, 2-10-7 Dogenzaka, Shibuya, Tokyo

Fee

￥3,500 (Womb and Sound Museum Vision), ¥2,000 (Hikarie Hall); advanced ticket available for all events

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Last Autumn Beauty Moments

Rikugien Gardens Autumn Leaves Light Up

Enjoy a fusion of autumn leaves and illumination lights at the famous Rikugien Gardens. Come marvel at the majestic reflection of the brightly lit-up Japanese garden on the pond. A great event for a romantic night out with your significant other.

Date

Now through Wed, Dec. 7, 2016

Time

9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Location

Rikugien Garden, 6 Honkomagome, Bunkyo, Tokyo

Fee

¥300 (general), ¥150 (65 years and above)

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