This Weekend: Tokyo Area Events for June 3-4

New month, new luck! Celebrate the beginning of June with a visit to one of the outdoor events happening before the rainy seasons kicks in later in the month — namely, two eco-friendly market fairs and a yet another beer festival, or a visit to an exhibition, a toy fair, dance show and a fancy jewelry pop-up store at Shinjuku's Isetan. Enjoy!

Our Green Planet

Green Market

This market, held for the seventh consecutive year, truly lives up to their motto of “reuse, reduce recycle” and care for the environment. You'll find a great variety of unique antique pieces, handmade craft and fabrics, plants, and of course, food. Enjoy a sunny stroll at the garden's market and shop for a cause!

Date

Sat, June 3-Sun, June 4, 2017

Time

10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (Sat), 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Sun)

Location

Keio Floral Garden Ange, 4-38, Tamagawa, Chofu-shi, Tokyo

Fee

¥500

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Entertoyment

International Tokyo Toy Show

The most popular toy show in Japan, the International Tokyo Toy Show attracts more than 160 exhibitors and 35,000 toys each year. Although plenty of traditional toys will also be exhibited, the star of the show will be the latest technology-infused gadgets for kids (and adults), including virtual reality games and robotic toys. The first few days of the show are exclusive to traders, but the last two days are open to the public.

Date

Sat, June 3-Sun, June 4, 2017

Time

9 a.m.-5 p.m.(Sat), 9 a.m.-4 p.m.(Sun)

Location

Tokyo Big Sight, East Exhibition Hall 1, 2, 3, 3-10-1 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo

Fee

Free

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Fruit Paradise

Melon Sweets Fair

A luxury fruit in Japan, melon is popular on its own and as a special ingredient for some of the city's best pastries. In a true spirit of the beginning of summer, the annual melon event features a sweets buffet as well as a dinner buffet complemented with alcohol and food.

Date

Now till Fri, July 14, 2017

Time

3 p.m.-5 p.m(Everyday), 12 p.m.-2 p.m.(Weekends), 6 p.m.-9p.m.(Dinner)

Location

Sunshine City Prince Hotel, 3-1-5, Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo

Fee

Sweets Buffet: ¥2,800 (Adults), Dinner Buffet: ¥3,500 (Adults)

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© Photo by Akihito Abe

Another Dimention

Dance Show: Absolute Zero

Having performed in Europe and Asia since 2001, the highly anticipated dance show is coming back to Japan for its 20th anniversary. Inspired by the dance scene in the 80's, the famous dance performance has won many great accolades from Japan and abroad since its first show in 1998. A truly unique show for any dance and Japanese art fans.

Date

Thu, June 1- Sun, June 4, 2017

Time

From 7 p.m. (Thu-Fri), 3 p.m. (Sat-Sun)

Location

Setagaya Public Theatre, 4-1-1 Taishido, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo

Fee

¥5,000 (General), ¥9,000 (Pair), ¥2,500 (Under High School)

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Breakfast At Celle's

Celle Fine Jewelry Pop-up Shop

Boasting a line of best-selling jewelry and bridal collection, this pop-up store knows how to win the hearts of women. Open until June 6, CELLE offers fine selected earrings, necklaces, bracelets and rings that are perfect for every kind of customer. You can even meet Yuka Morinaga, the designer of the jewelry line, from 12 p.m.-3 p.m. every day!

Date

Wed, May 31-Tue, June 6, 2017

Time

10:30 a.m.-8 p.m.

Location

Isetan Shinjuku 1F, 3-14-1, Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo

Fee

Spend as much as you wish (and can) 😉

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Gov't Efforts

Eco Life Fair

The largest eco-themed event held by the Japanese Ministry Of The Environment, this fair features eco-friendly workshops, food booths and even performances by idol groups. Held to raise people's awareness of the importance of caring of our planet, this one is a fun event for the whole family.

Date

Sat, June 3-Sun, June 4, 2017

Time

11 a.m.-5 p.m.(Sat), 10 a.m.-5 p.m.(Sun)

Location

Yoyogi Event Square, 2-3 Jinnan, Shibuya, Tokyo

Fee

Free

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Beer It On

Hibiya Oktoberfest

Craving for beer and sausages? The iconic German festival is coming back to Hibiya Park this spring! Enjoy a weekend full of imported German beer and live music. Eat, drink and sing your heart away — no one's gonna hear you anyways!!

Date

Friday, June 2- Sunday, June 11, 2017

Time

5 p.m.- 10 p.m.(Weekdays), 11 a.m.-10 p.m.(Weekends

Location

Hibiya Park Fountain Plaza, Hibiya Koen, Chiyoda-ku

Fee

Free

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© Photo by Alfons Mucha, The Slav Epic, The Slavs in their Original Homeland, 1912 ©Prague City Gallery

Enroute To Fantasy Land

Alfons Mucha Exhibition

Last weekend of the city’s favorite exhibition. Well known for his decorative dreamy portraits of women, Alfons Mucha is a famous Czech painter of the Art Nouveau movement. The theatrical themes and whimsical color undertones win the hearts of many international and local art enthusiasts alike. Over 100 original art pieces will be on display at this popular exhibition, so come early to experience the world of magic and imagination!

Date

NOW UNTIL MON, JUNE 5, 2017

Time

10 A.M.- 6 P.M.

Location

THE NATIONAL ART CENTER, 7-22-2 ROPPONGI, MINATO-KU, TOKYO

Fee

¥1,600(GENERAL), ¥1,200(UNIVERSITY), ¥800(HIGH SCHOOL)

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