This Week(End): Tokyo Area Events For Oct 13-14

57 Schools Of Art

Ikebana Exhibition

Hotel Gajoen Tokyo, a museum-hotel dedicated to Japanese beauty, offers visitors one of the most breathtaking displays of ikebana, Japan's artistic flower arrangement. Featuring the works of 57 different schools of ikebana, the exhibition changes weekly, offering a completely different look at every visit.

The Second Mastermind Behind Cup Ramen

Exhibition: The Life of Masako Ando, Wife of Cup Ramen Inventor Momofuku Ando

Behind every life-changing invention, stands a wise woman. This exhibition looks into the 93 years of Masako Ando's life; the many times she hit rock bottom with her husband Momofuku Ando — the mastermind behind cup and instant noodles — and the many times she kept looking forward. Featuring rare photos and personal items, this is an exhibition dedicated to the other side of instant ramen — the, unfortunately, less glorified one.

Kyu-Furukawa Gardens Rose Festival

Take a pleasant stroll amid plenty of beautiful roses at this Western-style Japanese garden. The venue is well known for its infusion of Eastern and Western aesthetics; the western-style building brings back the 1900s British taste, while the Japanese garden reflects the authenticity of the Wa spirit. All of this at the sight and scent of gorgeous roses!

Pretty In Pink

Peninsula In Pink Afternoon Tea

In support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, The Peninsula Tokyo introduces the "Peninsula In Pink" afternoon tea set, a delicious selection of pink sweets, sandwiches and scones. For every afternoon tea set purchase, ¥500 will be donated to "Keep A Breast Japan" and the "Japan Breast Cancer Screening Society," two organizations dedicated to raising breast cancer awareness.

Tokyo Grand Tea Ceremony

An annual event held to promote the beauty of Japanese traditional culture and performing arts, the Tokyo Grand Tea Ceremony is a large-scale tea ceremony festival which is open to participation from the general public. Experienced professionals will teach beginners step by step in English and in Japanese at the background of live shamisen tunes. The event welcomes anyone who loves Japanese tea and the art behind its making.

So Close, Yet So Distant

Sellotape Art Exhibition

How much can you do with sellotape? Apparently much more than sticking things together. Japanese tape artist Ryo Sehata began producing art using a regular scotch tape when he was just six years old. His works have now transformed into a unique art which you'll have to look very closely at to realize what it is made with — it's just that real! This is like nothing you've ever seen before!

Celebrating All Things Edible

Tokyo Harvest 2018

This three-day food festival is jam-packed with 100 authentic Japanese experiences for kids and adults to eat, make, play, learn and shop! Watch a live tuna carving show, make your own onigiri with rare fillings from across Japan, experience furikake-making, harvest shiitake mushrooms and enjoy delicious and fresh food from every corner of the country. Foodie or not, you'll love this event!

A Peaceful Afternoon

Temple Yoga At Toyokawa Inari

Tokyo is full of creative gyms and sports events to keep you mentally and physically in shape but nothing we’ve experienced so far is as relaxing as a quick yoga session at a centuries-old temple. No need to go all the way to Kyoto for this — Toyokawa Inari Tokyo Betsuin in Akasaka offers an hour-long temple yoga session this Saturday and anyone is welcome there even if they lack the Nihongo. (Booking in advance is recommended)

International Food Festival

Nishimachi International School Food Fair

Come hungry and be prepared to enjoy delectable dishes from around the world, including mouth-watering Korean BBQ, burgers, chicken and pork adobo, Thai green curry, Mexican quesadillas, a dessert buffet serving exclusive sweets from around the globe and so much more!
For the kids, there will be face painting, kids manicures and tattoo stickers, crafts, and games galore, while the parents can enjoy a relaxing drink or two. There will also be lots of live entertainment with music, taiko drums, hula dancing and cheerleading performances. A great event for the whole family!

Toward Tokyo 2020

Sports of Heart 2018

With the Tokyo 2020 coming up in less than two years, this event aims to serve as a catalyst for building a more efficient barrier-free Japan. Come witness the unique collaboration of Paralympic sports and music where everything is about sharing the experience through shows, games, and performances. A special live viewing of the ekiden marathon, a friendly run by teams of athletes, idols, general participants, and local school students, are just a few of the events on the agenda.

Latin Sways

Bolivia Festival

Your one-day free pass to the country of passion, Bolivia, will have you plunge into the rhythms of charango, quena flutes and Caporales sexy moves all day long right in the center of Tokyo. Get in a groovy mood and enjoy the stage heat!