This Week(End): Tokyo Area Events For October 7-9
International Events, Art, And Fun In The City
There's nothing better than spending the weekend exploring new tastes, culture, and music — and this long weekend there's plenty of all of this happening in and around Tokyo. Here are our top picks of the coolest events on the agenda!
Loaves of Happiness
Setagaya Bread Festival
Come smell and taste the bakery-filled atmosphere at this popular annual bread festival at Setagaya. The perfect event to stock up on some fresh made bread and delicacies from bakeries from all over Japan. There will be live performances and music by artists of all genres to get you in the mood while enjoying the soft and savory taste of freshly baked bread.
- Date
- SUN, OCT. 8 - MON, OCT. 9, 2017
- Time
- 11 A.M.-5 P.M.
- Location
- SETAGAYA MONOZUKURI GAKKO, IKEJIRI SHOGAKKO, SETAGAYA PARK FOUNTAIN AREA, AND OTHER AREAS AROUND SETAGAYA
- Fee
- FREE
Good Autumn Reads
Tokyo Art Book Fair
Autumn is the season for reading, they say, and we nod in approval. There's nothing better than indulging in the fantasy world of literature for a short escape from reality. So if you're looking for new inspirations, drop by at this international event, introducing a wide selection of rare works by independent artists, bookstores, and galleries. Special this year is the exhibition on Asian art books and culture.
- Date
- FRI, OCT. 6-SUN, OCT. 8, 2017
- Time
- 12 P.M.-8 P.M. (FRI AND SAT), 11 A.M.-7 P.M. (SUN)
- Location
- Warehouse TERRADA, 2-6-10 Higashishinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo
- Fee
- FREE ADMISSION
Friendship Across Borders
Yokohama International Festa 2017
An event supported by NGOs aimed to encourage intercultural exchange, around 60 booths from around the world will gather in Yokohama this weekend for an experience like no other. Contribute to a good cause by purchasing fair trade products and tasting fresh cuisine from various countries. Music and dance stages are also on the agenda for a fully guaranteed fun experience!
- Date
- SAT, OCT. 7-MON, OCT. 9, 2017
- Time
- 10:30 A.M.-4 P.M.
- Location
- GRAND MALL PARK, 3 MINATOMIRAI, NISHI-KU, YOKOHAMA, KANAGAWA
- Fee
- FREE
Hola Paraguay
Paraguay Festival in Tokyo
Meat, empanadas, and mate tea—have all the Paraguayan goodies in Hikarigaoka! Celebrate the rich culture of Paraguay, from dancers balancing bottles on their heads to harp performances. Don't miss out this great cultural experience.
- Date
- SUN, OCT. 8, 2017
- Time
- 10 A.M.- 4 P.M.
- Location
- HIKARIGAOKA PARK ZELKOVA SQUARE, 4-1-1, HIKARIGAOKA, NERIMA-KU, TOKYO
- Fee
- FREE
Good Old Tokyo
Tokyo Edo Week 2017
Get dressed in your best kimono for a true experience of Japanese authentic culture. If you don't have your own, no worries, there will be a kimono/yukata rental place where you can rent the full set starting at ¥3,500 yen. Plenty of sake and chanko nabe booths will be lined up up to celebrate Japanese culinary culture at its best!
- Date
- THU, OCT. 5-MON, OCT. 9, 2017
- Time
- 11 A.M.-9 P.M.
- Location
- UENO PARK IN FRONT OF FOUNTAIN SQUARE
- Fee
- FREE
Fun Through Exchange
Multicultural Exchange Festival (MEF)
An United Nations-supported charity event to promote an afforestation project in Indonesia, MEF aims to connect Japanese and foreigners through exchange. Not only will there be lots of bits and bites, performances, and good purchases only available at the venue, but you'll also have the opportunity to support the afforestation project by donating secondhand books that hide under dust in your apartment.
- Date
- MON, OCT. 9, 2017
- Time
- DOORS OPEN 12 P.M.
- Location
- MEGUROKU CHUSHO KIGYO CENTER, 2-4-36 MEGURO, MEGURO-ku, TOKYO
- Fee
- ¥500
Art and Constellations
Yokohama Triennale 2017
Held once in three years, this contemporary art event is back in Yokohama this year with the theme of “Islands, Constellations and Galapagos.” Artworks and photographs by various artists question the audience on the issue of connectivity, diversity, imagination, isolation, and others. Film screenings will also take place; special this week is the documentary on the Chinese activist Ai Weiwei.
- Date
- NOW THROUGH SUN, NOV. 5, 2017
- Time
- 10 A.M.- 6 P.M.
- Location
- Yokohama Museum of Art, Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse No.1, Yokohama Port Opening Memorial Hall (Basement) and others.
- Fee
- ¥1,800 (ADULTS), ¥1,200 (UNIVERSITY), ¥800 (HIGH SCHOOL)
Spice It Up
Shimokitazawa Curry Festival
Craving some curry this autumn? Known for good music and plenty of small curry shops, Shimokitazawa brings back the curry festival with 145 stores participating this year. From Mexican and pink curry, to original Indian curry—grab your “Curry Map” and conquer them all!
- Date
- FRI, OCT. 6-SUN, OCT. 15, 2017
- Time
- Various (depending on each restaurant)
- Location
- AROUND SHIMOKITAZAWA STATION
- Fee
- FREE
From Boston to Tokyo
Great Collectors: Masterpieces From The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, one of the most renowned museums in the world, holds a collection of more than 500,000 works. Its collection, ranging from Egyptian artifacts to European post-impressionist works, also holds the largest collection of Japanese works outside of Japan. This week is the last chance to see the selected 80 works from the museum exhibited here in the heart of Tokyo. The exhibition includes ancient Egyptian art, paintings by Kitagawa Utamaro, Chinese works, masterpieces by Monet and Van Gogh, and contemporary photography.
- Date
- NOW THROUGH MON, OCT. 9, 2017
- Time
- 9:30 A.M.-5:30 P.M. (UNTIL 8 P.M. ON FRIDAYS)
- Location
- TOKYO METROPOLITAN ART MUSEUM, 8-36 UENO PARK, TAITO-ku, TOKYO
- Fee
- ¥1,600 (GENERAL)
Cultural Identity Through Art
Born and Raised: Multimedia Exhibition on Bilingualism
Tokyo-based American-Japanese artist Frankie Cihi's solo exhibition explores themes surrounding cultural identity and bilingualism through a variety of media including photography, painting, and installation. Influenced by different countries and social angles, this event brings art and culture together for anyone who knows what it means to come from multiple backgrounds. A reception will be held on Sat, Oct. 7 from 12 p.m.-7 p.m.
- Date
- Thu, Oct. 5-Fri, Oct. 13, 2017
- Time
- 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Location
- Turner Gallery, 6-1-3 Minaminagasaki, Toshima-ku, Tokyo
- Fee
- Free
Jazz Grooves
Yokohama Jazz Promenade
A major music event tracing back its origins to 1993, Yokohama Jazz Promenade attracts over 120,000 visitors each year. As the city of blues and jazz, Yokohama has many operating jazz clubs and bars where people celebrate the deep sounds of saxophone along with a toast. This week, the city of Yokohama will be filled with jazz of all kinds!
- Date
- SAT, OCT. 7- SUN, OCT. 8, 2017
- Time
- 12 P.M.-9 P.M.
- Location
- MUSIC HALLS, JAZZ BARS, AND OPEN AREAS AROUND YOKOHAMA
- Fee
- ¥5,000 (ONDE DAY PASS FOR ONE ADULT, ACCESS TO ALL LOCATIONS)
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