This Weekend: Tokyo Area Events for Oct 1-2
Autumn Gourmet Events, Festivals And Fun In The City
It looks like October will begin with a sunny weekend, which means it's time to go out and play! From an important charity event for a great cause to savoring whiskey atop Tokyo Tower and taking it to the streets of Azabu for a local "scarecrow" festival, there's plenty to do and see in Tokyo this weekend! Enjoy!
Support A Cause
Shine On! Kids 10th Anniversary Cool Japan Extravaganza
Shine on! Kids, a Tokyo-based foundation supporting children with cancer and other serious diseases, is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a special event, titled "Cool Japan," inviting you to come, share and support. Dress in something "cool" (a.k.a red, white, and black) and enjoy a night of good food and drinks, auctions, raffle, entertainment, dancing and fun for a good cause.
- Date
- SAT, OCT. 1, 2016
- Time
- COCKTAILS, SILENT AUCTION AND GAMES FROM 5 P.M., DINNER, LIVE AUCTION AND ENTERTAINMENT FROM 7 P.M.
- Location
- TOKYO AMERICAN CLUB, 2-1-2 AZABUDAI, MINATO-KU, TOKYO
- Fee
- ¥25,000 PER SEAT
Taste the North
Hokkaido Fair in Yoyogi
Visit Yoyogi Park for a taste of authentic autumn Hokkaido food. The first 50 orders from each of the 35 food vendors will be served for the lovely "sankyu" (thank you) cost of only ¥390. Be sure to get there early so you don’t miss Sapporo Ramen and fresh crabs.
- Date
- Thu, Sep. 29–Sun, Oct. 2, 2016
- Time
- 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Sun until 6 p.m.)
- Location
- Yoyogi Park, 2-1 Yoyogikamizonocho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
- Fee
- Free admission
Czech It Out
Czech Festival 2016
Celebrate the beautiful Czech culture and aesthetics at Marunouchi this weekend. Enjoy Czech natural cosmetics, Indigo dyes, wine, and beer. There will also be a screening of Czech animation films reputed worldwide.
- Date
- Wed, Sep. 28-Sat, Oct. 1, 2016
- Time
- 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. (Sat until 7 p.m.)
- Location
- JP Tower Kitte B1, 2-7-2 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
- Fee
- Free
Scarecrow Festival
Kakashi Matsuri
Originally started 42 years ago as a local festival to boost the spirits of all Tohoku-region residents living in the Higashi Azabu area, this community festival installs kakashi (scarecrows) all over the town as a symbol of neighborhood solidarity. On the agenda this year are amateur karaoke and speed-eating competitions, musical performances, Japanese taiko live shows and the announcement of this year's best scarecrow! How can one miss that.
- Date
- Fri, Sep. 30-Sat, Oct. 1, 2016
- Time
- 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. (Fri), 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. (Sat)
- Location
- Higashiazabu Shotenkai, Higashi Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo
- Fee
- Free
Seafood Adventures
2016 Yokosuka Fish Festival
Head up to Yokohama’s bay area for fresh seafood and a special tuna cutting show. Experienced fish vendors teach the many ways to cut open a fish for 150 people on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Date
- Sun, Oct. 2, 2016
- Time
- 7 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Location
- Yokosuka Fish Market, 3-5-1 Heisei-cho, Yokosuka, Yokohama
- Fee
- Free
Classy Wine Time
Tokyo Autumn Wine Fest
With the season of falling leaves just around the corner, enjoy a good taste of wine this Sunday. Eighty wine brands from all around the world available for free-tasting, including renowned Gran Cru wines such as “Louis Max Clos Vougeot”.
- Date
- Now through Until Sun, Oct. 2, 2016
- Time
- 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Location
- Tokyo Midtown Galleria B1F Atrium, 9-7-1 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
- Fee
- Free
Weekend Shopping
Tera de Marche
Shop till you drop this weekend! This bazaar held several times throughout the year sells everything you can wish for —from tea leaves to sumo wrestler T-shirts and munchies. You can even bring your pets along if they are inside a carriage.
- Date
- Sat, Oct. 1-Sun, Oct. 2, 2016
- Time
- 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Location
- Souunin Temple, 4-1-12 Higashi Ueno, Taito, Tokyo
- Fee
- Free
Whiskey Lovin'
Tokyo Tower Highball Garden
Don’t miss the last chance to get some “High-Kara Set (Highball and Japanese fried chicken)” while enjoying the priceless night view atop Tokyo Tower.
- Date
- Until Sun, Oct. 2, 2016
- Time
- 4 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. (Fri), 12 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. (Sat&Sun)
- Location
- Tokyo Tower Main Entrance, 4-2-8 Shibakoen, Minato, Tokyo
- Fee
- Free admission (Charge for food and drinks)
Jazzy Night
Steps Ahead meets Soul Bop
The iconic contemporary jazz group Steps Ahead collaborates with Soul Bop, led by saxophonist Bill Evans and Grammy Award winning trumpeter Randy Brecker. Reward yourself this weekend with a relaxing, jazzy night.
- Date
- Thu, Sep. 29-Sat, Oct. 1, 2016
- Time
- 1) 6:30 p.m. 2) 9 p.m. (Thu & Fri) 1) 5 p.m. 2) 8 p.m. (Sat&Sun)
- Location
- Blue Note Tokyo, Raika Bldg, 6-3-16 Minami Aoyama, Minato, Tokyo
- Fee
- ¥8,500
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