This Week(End): Tokyo Area Events For February 17-18
Celebrations, Art, And Fun In The City
Forget the cold, it's time to celebrate! Be it a late V-Day date or going a bit wild for the Chinese New Year, there are a number of events this week(end) to keep you busy and entertained. Here are our top picks. Enjoy!
Scent Of Spring
Bunkyo Ume Matsuri
Before the sakura season kicks in, it's time to enjoy the plums and there's no better place to do so than at the Yushima Tenmangu Shrine in Tokyo's Bunkyo ward. The approximately 300 plum trees are just starting to bloom, inviting visitors for a pleasant sight and scent. There will be also various performances, including a karaoke competition, traditional Japanese dances, shamisen and of course, lots of food stalls!
- Date
- NOW THROUGH WED, MARCH 8, 2018
- Time
- 8 A.M.-7:30 P.M.
- Location
- YUSHIMA TENMANGU SHRINE, 3-30-1 YUSHIMA BUNKYO-KU, TOKYO
- Fee
- FREE
- Info
- Recommended for: Families, Instagrammers, Couples, Friends
Inspiring Art
Mouth & Foot Painting Artists Exhibition
The Mouth and Foot Painting Artists of the World (MFPA) association, a collective group of skilled artists with disabilities will hold a special exhibition, displaying over 100 original images by over 70 MFPA artists from all across the globe. The artists will also be demonstrating their unique painting techniques using only their mouth and feet at the exhibition.
- Date
- NOW THROUGH THU, APR. 5, 2018
- Time
- 10 A.M.-6 P.M. (CLOSED ON WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS)
- Location
- The Mouth and Foot Painting Artists of the World Association, IZUMI ICHIGAYA BLD. 1/F, 3-4 ICHIGAYASADOHARACHO, SHINJUKU, TOKYO
- Fee
- FREE
- Info
- Recommended for: Families, Art lovers
The Scent Of Love
Flowers By Naked
Creative group Naked is back in style for a yet another time, again entertaining visitors with a perfect harmony of lights, music, and display. Enjoy projection mapping of blooming flowers, lit-up cherry blossoms, as well as special drinks and food using green tea and cherry blossoms. A perfect event for the eyes and stomach alike. Also an ideal late Valentine’s Day date plan.
- Date
- NOW THROUGH MON, FEB. 26, 2018
- Time
- 10 A.M.-8 P.M.
- Location
- NIHONBASHI MITSUI HALL COREDO MUROMACHI1 5/F, 2-2-1 NIHONBASHIMUROMACHI, CHUO-ku, TOKYO
- Fee
- ¥1,400 (GENERAL)
- Info
- Recommended for: Couples, Friends
Journey To The Past
Ancient Civilization Of The Andes
Make your weekend an inspirational and educational one at one of the largest exhibitions on ancient Andes culture. The display is divided into six sections and covering the 15,000 years of Andean culture and nine different civilizations. See everything from the Nazca Lines, golden masks, accessories, and ancient clothing.
- Date
- NOW THROUGH SUN, FEB. 18, 2018
- Time
- 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (Until 8 p.m. on Fri and Sat. Closed Mondays.)
- Location
- National Museum of Nature and Science, 7-20 Ueno Koen, Taito-ku, Tokyo
- Fee
- ¥1,600 (general)
- Info
- Recommended for: Historians, Mystery hunters, Couples
A New Year Spectacle
Chinese New Year 2018
Held for the 32nd time, Yokohama Chinatown's Chinese New Year celebration is now a popular annual tourist destination. Starting this week, celebrate the new year in an authentic Chinese style, with the famous countdown taking place from 12 a.m. on Thursday. Expect much fun, loud sounds and spectacular performances. Happy New Year to everyone celebrating the Chinese style!
- Date
- MIDNIGHT OF THU, FEB. 15-FRI, MAR. 2, 2018
- Time
- VARIES DEPENDING ON EVENTS
- Location
- AROUND YOKOHAMA CHINATOWN AREAS, YAMASHITACHO, NAKA, YOKOHAMA, KANAGAWA PREFECTURE
- Fee
- FREE
- Info
- Recommended for: Anyone interested in China, Anyone after cultural adventures and great food, Instagrammers
Kids' Got Talent
Japan Experience For Kids - Traditional & Cutting-edge
This one-day bilingual event aims to bring together children from different nationalities and just let them have fun! There will be plenty of opportunities to keep the kids busy — interactive screen drawings, balloon art, Japanese games and storybook reading, to name just a few. A bit far if you live in central Tokyo, but the kids will love it!
- Date
- Sat, Feb 18, 2018
- Time
- 11: a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
- Location
- AEON Yokosuka 2F Center Plaza Stage and Sea Window Mall, 2−1−12 Honcho, Yokosuka-shi, Kanagawa
- Fee
- Free
- Info
- Recommended for: Families with kids
Welcoming Good Luck
The Peninsula Tokyo Chinese New Year Celebrations
With Chinese Lunar Year coming up, the celebration held at The Peninsula Hotel is one you wouldn’t want to miss. With its rich Chinese heritage, the hotel celebrates the festive season in signature style―with special limited-edition menus prepared by Hei Fung Terrace Executive Chinese Chef Dicky To. Also, witness the vibrant energy and entrancing drum beat of the spectacular lion dance, said to ward off evil spirits and usher in good luck for the new year. Savor the authentic menu while enjoying the live music on a seven-stringed guqin zither.
- Date
- THU, FEB. 15-SAT, FEB. 17, 2018
- Time
- LUNCH FROM 11:30 A.M., DINNER FROM 7 P.M.
- Location
- THE PENINSULA TOKYO, 1-8-1 Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
- Fee
- ¥8,888 (LUNCH), ¥22,888 (DINNER)
- Info
- Recommended for: Couples, Families
Eating Fresh
Earth Day Market
There's nothing like shopping for fresh vegetables and fruits at a true farmer's market on early Sunday morning. Earth Day Market is one of the best established and recognized fresh produce markets in the capital, that aims at linking producers and consumers in providing great mutual — and healthy — deals to all. You can find everything you need here — vegetables, fruit, bread, snacks...all at much more reasonable prices than at your local supermarket.
- Date
- SUN, MAR. 18, 2018
- Time
- 10 A.M.-4 P.M.
- Location
- YOYOGI PARK KEYAKI NAMIKI STREET, 2-1 YOYOGIKAMIZONOCHO, SHIBUYA-KU, TOKYO
- Fee
- FREE
- Info
- Recommended for: The health-cautious, Families, Couples, Friends
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