This Week(End): Tokyo Area Events For Apr 14-15
Flowers, Festivals, And Fun In The City
From flower festivals and a popular geisha parade to an uplifting musical and even a dog carnival in the city, this weekend has enough events to keep you entertained and happy even now when the sakura in Tokyo is long gone.
Walk The Pink Carpet
Chichibu Shibazakura 2018
Head to Hitsujiyama Park in Chichibu for an alternative, yet equally mesmerizing hanami experience: shibazakura, or moss phlox. The annual Chichibu Shibazakura Festival features some 400,000 fully bloomed moss phlox arranged in various shapes and swirls that stretch over four acres of the Shibazakura Hill, creating a scene right out of a painting. The festival runs until May, but the sooner you go the better!
- Date
- Fri, April 13-Sun, May 6, 2018
- Time
- 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Location
- HITSUJIYAMA PARK, 6360 OMIYA, CHICHIBU, SAITAMA PREFECTURE
- Fee
- ¥300 (GENERAL)
- Info
- Recommended for: Families, Couples, Friends, Instagrammers
© Photo by ⓒDisney / CMLSupercalifragilisticexpialidocious
Mary Poppins: Musical
Everyone's favorite wonderwoman nanny takes the stage in this Japanese adaptation of the famous Broadway musical Mary Poppins. Come and sing along with the cast of this supercalifragilisticexpialidocious musical adventure.
- Date
- Now through Mon, May 7, 2018
- Time
- Various. See website
- Location
- Tokyu Theatre Orb, Shibuya Hikarie 11th Floor 2-21-1 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
- Fee
- ¥4,000-¥13,500
- Info
- Recommended for: Families, Friends, Couples, Musical lovers
Breast Cancer Awareness
Pink Ribbon Walk 2018
Held for the 17th consecutive year, Pink Ribbon Walk is an annual event organized by the Japan Society of Breast to spread information about breast cancer. This year, participants can choose from a 2-, 6- or 10-km walk or a 6-km fun run in Odaiba, which is now covered with some 170 thousand tulips. The main event venue will also be equipped with various booths, including the Pink Ribbon Donut Cafe, a photo booth, and a mammography info booth. Invite a couple of friends, come dressed in pink and help everyone's fight against breast cancer.
- Date
- Sun, April 15, 2018
- Time
- 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. The walk/run starts at 10:30 a.m.
- Location
- Odaiba Symbol Promenade Park, 1 & 2-chome, Aomi, Koto-ku, Tokyo
- Fee
- ¥2,000 (Includes Pink Ribbon Pin & Towel)
- Info
- Recommended for: Families, Friends, Couples, Fitness-cautious, Anyone who wants to help spread breast cancer awareness
© Photo by 浅草観音うら 一葉桜振興会Edo-Style Geisha Parade
Asakusa Kannon Ura Ichiyo Sakura Festival
One of the most popular festivals in Asakusa, this annual event attracts thousands of visitors each year for the splendid sights of ichiyo yaezakura in full bloom and the famous oiran (courtesan) geisha parade, which recreates the geisha processions held back in the Edo Period. There will also be a flea market, food stalls, another parade by elementary school students and more. A must-see event for anyone interested in Japanese culture.
- Date
- Sat, April 14, 2018
- Time
- 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Location
- Ichiyozakura Komatsubashi-dori Avenue (Asakusa 5-Chome) and Willow street (Asakusa 4-Chome)
- Fee
- Free
- Info
- Recommended for: Japanese culture fans, Families, Social media influencers
Celebration Of Grapes
Japan Wine Festival
Come taste the best of Japan's wine at this massive festival celebrating our favorite drink. Held for the fourth time, the festival will have 56 participating wineries coming from 18 prefectures in Japan, from Hokkaido to Oita. There will be many events to keep the crowds entertained, so come stop by for a lovely boozy afternoon in the park!
- Date
- Fri, April 13-Sun, April 15, 2018
- Time
- 11 a.m.-5 p.m. (3 p.m.-9 p.m. on Friday)
- Location
- Hibiya Park Fountain Area, 1-6 HIBIYAKOEN, CHIYODA-KU, TOKYO
- Fee
- Free
- Info
- Recommended for: Friends, Dates, Wine lovers
Exclusive Fine Dining
Hei Fung Terrace x Spring Moon Collaboration At The Peninsula
Indulge in the finest of Cantonese cuisine with a limited-edition collaboration between two culinary masters. This weekend only, Hei Fung Terrace, led by Executive Chinese Chef Dicky To, welcomes Michelin-starred Chef Gordon Leung from The Peninsula Hong Kong’s world-renowned Cantonese fine-dining restaurant Spring Moon to present special menus in honor of the 90th Anniversary of The Peninsula Hong Kong. Available both for lunch and dinner, if you enjoy authentic Cantonese food and are looking for an elegant date spot, book your table now!
- Date
- Fri, April 13-Sun, April 15, 2018
- Time
- Lunch: 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (From 11:30 on Friday), Dinner: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Location
- The Peninsula Tokyo 2F, 1-8-1 Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
- Fee
- ¥8,980 (Lunch), ¥16,980 (Dinner)
- Info
- Recommended for: Foodies, Couples
Dogs' Paradise
Wan Wan Carnival
Famous for its profound love of the man's best friend, Japan has its own mega (in size and popularity) event dedicated to dogs and their lovers. Bring your furry friend along and enjoy two full days of dog runs, performances, professional photo shoots, dog food and unique items on sale, dog cafes and more!
- Date
- Sat, April 14-Sun, April 15, 2018
- Time
- 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Location
- YOYOGI PARK, 2-1 YOYOGIKAMIZONOCHO, SHIBUYA-KU, TOKYO
- Fee
- Free
- Info
- Recommended for: Dog lovers
Make A Difference
One-Day First Aid Course In English
This entirely English-taught course will help participants to acquire the basic practical skills needed to provide first aid. No medical background or previous experience is required. Light snacks, refreshments and lunch will be provided. Register in advance.
- Date
- Sat, April 14, 2018
- Time
- 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Location
- Yokohama Country & Athletic Club, 11-1 Yaguchidai, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture
- Fee
- ¥3,000 per person
- Info
- Recommended for: Anyone who wants to learn how to save a person's life
Meet Your Favorite Characters
Pixar The Friendship Special Event
Come meet your favorite Pixar characters at this special event for kids and adults. Take photos with the characters at photo booths, buy fashion and stationery items inspired by Toy Story, Finding Nemo, Monsters, Inc. and more. Held for the first time, Laforet will be full of cute and scary monsters this time, so make sure to stop by with the kids!
- Date
- Sat, April 14-Sun, May 13, 2018
- Time
- 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
- Location
- LaForet Museum Harajuku, Laforet HARAJUKU 6F, 1-11-6, Jingumae, Shibuyaku, Tokyo
- Fee
- ¥1,200
- Info
- Recommended for: Kids, Families, Pixar Fans
Bed Of Flowers
Flower Garden Yokohama
Witness Yokohama's Red Brick Warehouse turn into a massive (and gorgeous) "wildflower garden" under this year's event theme for this popular annual event. Launched since 2007 to commemorate the then-5th anniversary of the renewal of Yokohama's symbol, this annual garden of some 14,200 blooming flowers is the perfect venue for a pleasant stroll amid blooming flowers and greenery. There will be many events and food as well, including, of course, edible flowers and blossom-inspired gifts to take back home.
- Date
- Now through SUN, APRIL 22, 2018
- Time
- ALL DAY. LIGHT UP: 6 P.M.-12 A.M.
- Location
- YOKOHAMA RED BRICK WAREHOUSE EVENT PLAZA, 1-1 SHINKO, NAKA-KU, YOKOHAMA, KANAGAWA PREFECTURE
- Fee
- FREE
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: INSTAGRAMMERS, FAMILIES, COUPLES, PHOTOGRAPHERS
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