This Long Week(End): Tokyo Area Events For Sept 22-24
Expos, Exhibitions, And Fun In The City
From a massive tourism and organic lifestyle expo to the city's largest game show and several unique art exhibitions, this weekend is all about collecting the information you need to get your creative juices flowing. Enjoy the second long break this month and the lovely weather outside!
Wellness & Awareness
Organic Lifestyle Expo
Following the latest trends of the Japanese organic market, this exhibition features nearly 250 exhibitors showcasing a wide range of organic products including food, body care, ethical fashion and cosmetics, furniture and alternative medicines. You can also stop by the farmer’s market for the freshest organic veggies and foods for a health boost.
- Date
- Sat, Sept 22 – Sunday, Sept 23, 2018
- Time
- 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Location
- Tokyo International Forum Exhibition Hall E, 3-5-1 MARUNOUCHI, CHIYODA-KU, TOKYO
- Fee
- ¥1,000 (FREE WITH ONLY REGISTRATION)
- Info
- Recommended for: People who have interest in organic lifestyle or work in the field
Japan Wanderlust
Tourism Expo Japan 2018
Don't know where to travel next? Then this is the perfect event for you! From Asia to Europe, Oceania to Africa, see the beauty of over 130 countries and regions at their booths. The traditional dance performances and gourmet tasting opportunities will make you want to pack your stuff and hop on that plane asap!
- Date
- Sat, Sept. 22-Sun, Sept. 23, 2018
- Time
- 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (Sat), 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Sun)
- Location
- TOKYO BIG SIGHT, 3-11-1 ARIAKE KOTO-KU, TOKYO
- Fee
- Advance ticket: Adults ¥1,100, On the day ticket: ¥1,300
- Info
- Recommended for: Japan travelers, People working in the tourism industry, Adventurers
Celebrating The Goofiest Work in Science
Ig Nobel Prize Exhibition
The Nobel Prize has honored the works of renowned scientists from across the globe for over a century now, and since 1991, its parody version, the Ig Nobel Prize, has focused on things that really matter: you know, panties that make your farts less smelly, bras that can be used as gas masks, or whether chickens are more attracted to beauties or not. Celebrating improbable inventions that make us "laugh first and think later," the creation of Marc Abrahams, which has awarded Japanese "scientists" a number of times in the past, is making its way to Tokyo in the form of an exhibition where people can trace the history of the prize and enjoy a laugh or two. This is the first exhibition of its kind in the world — stop by if you need a new kind of inspiration!
- Date
- Sat, Sept. 22-Sun, Nov 4, 2018
- Time
- 12 p.m.-6 p.m.
- Location
- Gallery AaMo, Tokyo Dome City, 1-3-61, Koraku, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo
- Fee
- ¥1,400 (Adults)
- Info
- Recommended for: Couples, Creative Minds, Inventors, People with a good sense of humor
© Photo by JeanLouisFernandezDance From The Future
Mathurin Bolze & Hèdi Thabet: Dance Performance
Superhuman silk body, sophisticated visual sense, collaboration with actors and composers, this is a simple yet powerful physical performance full of imagination and intelligence. French contemporary circus dancer and Brussels-raised Hèdi Thabet are taking dance to the next level at this must-see powerful single and duo dance show that is with no doubt, one of the best that Tokyo has seen at least this year.
- Date
- Sat, Sept.22-Mon, Sept. 24, 2018
- Time
- 3 p.m. (Every day)
- Location
- KAAT Kanagawa Arts Theater, 281 Yamashita-cho Naka-ku, Yokohama
- Fee
- ¥4,000 (General), ¥2,000 (24 yo or younger)
- Info
- Recommended for: Dancers, Couples, Solo dates
Find Your Gem
Mercari Flea Market
Mercari, Japan's largest and fastest-growing flea market app, is organizing a massive three-day offline event, bringing over 200 vendors per day to sell their old but still very usable gems. From clothes to interior design to electronic devices, if you need something for your home, you'll find it here.
- Date
- Sat, Sept. 22-Mon, Sept. 24, 2018
- Time
- 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Location
- Symbol Promenade Park Odaiba, 1 Aomi, Koto-ku, Tokyo
- Fee
- Free!
- Info
- Recommended for: Families, Budget shoppers, Flea market fans, Friends, Solo dates
Time To Play!
Tokyo Game Show 2018
If you’re a gamer (or you know someone who is), mark the dates. This huge game convention features 668 game companies and organizations from nearly 40 countries and regions. You're invited to try the newest games on the market, enjoy special events and meet like-minded players. Be warned, though: it will be mega crowded!
- Date
- Sat, Sept.22-Sun, Sept.23, 2018
- Time
- 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Location
- MAKUHARI MESSE, 2-1 NAKASE, MIHAMA-KU, CHIBA
- Fee
- ¥1,000 (ADVANCED BOOKING), ¥1,200 (ON THE DAY), Free for kids under elementary school age
- Info
- Recommended for: Adults who love games, Kids, Families, Otaku cool kids
Capital Gourmet
Taste Of Tokyo 2018
Mark your calendars for an intercultural food and drink event that is not to be missed. Taste of Tokyo aims to present the best and finest foods, beverages, and culinary products and services the city has to offer. For the course of three days, the event will include hands-on seminars and cooking classes by top chefs, live music and entertainment, and a wide variety of food and drink vendors representing cuisines from around the world.
- Date
- Fri, Sept 21-Sun, Sept 23, 2018
- Time
- 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
- Location
- Ishi to Hikari no Hiroba in Ariake, Symbol Promenade Park, East Promenade
- Fee
- Free entrance, pay by dish
- Info
- Recommended for: Families, Friends, Couples, Foodies
Last Summer Blues
Eco Edo Nihonbashi Festival
If you're already missing August, go to Nihonbashi this weekend for some last minute summer feels. Savor the cool flavor of summer through tasting goldfish sweets or admire the elegantly decorated art aquarium created by Hidetomo Kimura. You can also take the night cruise decorated with Japanese goldfish lanterns to watch the beautiful city skyline at night. Last chance to feel the summer before the season changes!
- Date
- NOW THROUGH SUN, SEP. 24, 2018
- Time
- All day long
- Location
- AROUND JR NIHONBASHI STATION and other
- Fee
- Free entrance
- Info
- Recommended for: Families, Kids, Couples, People Who Already Miss Summer
Behind The Visuals
Design Ah! Exhibition
"Design Ah! Exhibition in Tokyo" is a fun and interactive event that aims to teach kids (and adults) the design-oriented cognitive process and how that relates to science and technology. Let the kids explore design by looking, thinking and creating.
- Date
- Now through Oct. 18, 2018
- Time
- 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Location
- Miraikan, 2-3-6 Aomi, Koto-ku, Tokyo
- Fee
- ¥1,600 (Adults), ¥500 (Preschoolers)
- Info
- Recommended for: Families, Kids, Friends, People who love science
Growing Young
Anti-aging Fair in Odaiba
This event brings together dozens of cosmetics and food makers to display their latest anti-aging products and tips on the market. From products to buy, food and drinks to try and workshops to listen to, this is the right place to go if you want to know more about how to stay forever young.
- Date
- Thu, Sept. 20-Sun, Sept 23, 2018
- Time
- 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Location
- Fuji TV Headquarters 1F, 22F, 2-4-8 Daiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo
- Fee
- Free!
- Info
- Recommended for: People interested in anti-aging cosmetics and tips
© Photo by Radek GrzybowskiA Classical Take On A Classical Tone
Subscription Concert Series No.663
If you feel like you haven't been culturally active in the past couple of months, this classical concert will help you get back on track. The program features Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven, conducted by Hubert Soudant and on the violin played by Japan's rising string star, Yuzuko Horigome.
- Date
- Sat, Sept. 22, 2018
- Time
- From 6 p.m.
- Location
- Suntory Hall, 1-13-1 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
- Fee
- ¥2,500-¥8,000
- Info
- Recommended for: Fans of classical music, Couples
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