This Week(End): Tokyo Area Events For July 6-7
Food, History And Star, Light, Earth Festivals
This week is all about making your dreams come true, being bold enough to make another wish and work toward achieving it, and celebrating love in all its kinds and forms! Here is our weekly round-up of the top ten events for the week(end): from Tanabata celebrations to fun food events and local festivals! Enjoy!
Love And Stars
Shonan Hiratsuka Tanabata Festival
The largest Tanabata event in the Kanto area, this three-day festival is jam-packed with lively events, including its famous 1,000-people-parade, giant dinosaur robot displays, rock-climbing for kids and lots and lots of food. The Shonan Star Mall shopping area will also be decorated with large colorful streamers that cascade from the ceiling, making it an amazing photo spot. Crowded for sure, but definitely worth visiting!
- Date
- FRI, JULY 5-SUN, JULY 7, 2019
- Time
- ALL DAY UNTIL 9 P.M. (UNTIL 8 P.M. ON SUNDAY)
- Location
- THE AREA AROUND JR HIRATSUKA STATION'S NORTH EXIT
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: COUPLES, FAMILIES, SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCERS, MATSURI FANS
Nan or Rice?
Food Event: Shimokitazawa Curry King
If you’re a fan of curry, this one's for you! This curry event is actually a competition to crown the king of all curries. You can walk around and buy mini curry bowls or curry themed meals and then vote for your favorites! 40 of the best and most unique curry stores in Shimokitazawa will be completing for the crown.
- Date
- THU, 4 JULY-MON, JULY 15, 2019
- Time
- 12 A.M. TO 8 P.M.
- Location
- THE EVENT AREA ACROSS FROM THE CHUO CENTRAL EXIT AT SHIMOKITAZAWA STATION
- Fee
- ¥300 ENTRY CURRY
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FOODIES, CURRY LOVERS, FAMILIES, FRIENDS
Spiritual Parade
Narita Gion Festival
With a history of over 300 years, this festival attracts 450,000 annual visitors from all over the country and the world for its extravagant floats, portable shrines, and stunning decorations down Omotesando Road in Narita.
- Date
- FRI, JULY 5-SUN, JULY 7, 2019
- Time
- FROM 1:30 P.M. (FRI), FROM 9 A.M. (SAT) AND FROM 1 P.M. (SUN)
- Location
- NARITASAN SHINSHOJI TEMPLE, 1 NARITA, CHIBA PREFECTURE
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: MATSURI FANS, FAMILIES, COUPLES, FRIENDS, INSTAGRAMMERS
Local Star Wishes
Shitamachi Tanabata Festival
Located near Asakusa, this event is another festival inspired by the Tanabata love story. The highlight of the festival is the exciting parade held throughout the weekend. Enjoy the street performances, marching bands, and dance parades. There will also be plenty of food stalls, craft markets, and other festival games.
- Date
- THU, JULY 4-MON, JULY 8, 2019
- Time
- 10 A.M.-8 P.M. (SAT), 10 A.M.-7 P.M (SUN)
- Location
- KAPPA BRIDGE MAIN STREET, THE ROAD BETWEEN THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF NATURE AND SCIENCE AND ASAKUSA STATION
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: COUPLES, FAMILIES, FRIENDS, SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCERS
Go Green!
Earth Garden Summer Festival
Boasting a great selection of handmade crafts and organic foods, this eco-conscious festival is one outdoor event everyone can enjoy. Workshops, talk sessions and live stage performances will also keep you entertained as you stroll down the lively market. Bring your own cup and plate to promote the eco-friendly lifestyle (and get a discount at all booths).
- Date
- SAT, JULY 6-SUN, JULY 7, 2019
- Time
- 11 A.M.-8 P.M. (SATURDAY), 10 A.M.-5 P.M. (SUNDAY)
- Location
- YOYOGI PARK EVENT SPACE, 2-3 JINGUMAE, SHIBUYA-KU, TOKYO
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, FRIENDS, FOODIES, ECO-CONSCIOUS PEOPLE
Walk The Light
Tanabata Washi Candle Night
Organized by a group of university students for a project called "We Love Japan," this spectacular event features 3,500 candles placed in paper lanterns, which are lined to form a Milky Way path toward Zojoji Temple. Each lantern carries a handwritten message, a wish, or a drawing, written by children at welfare facilities in Tokyo and Tohoku. Come witness the lights and make your own wish as you walk the Milky Way!
- Date
- SAT, JULY 6-SUN, JULY 7, 2019
- Time
- 6 P.M.-9 P.M.
- Location
- ZOJOJI TEMPLE, 4-7-35 SHIBAKOEN, MINATO, TOKYO
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: COUPLES, FRIENDS, INSTAGRAMMERS
Japan's Next Superfood Under One Roof
Food Event: Fermentation Tourism Nippon
This creative museum tucked in Shibuya's Hikarie has held a variety of exhibitions showcasing the unique character of Japan’s 47 prefectures. For the museum’s latest exhibition, the team has chosen "fermentation" with a specific focus on food, a rather hot topic in the food industry. Gradually getting popular as Japan's next superfood, come pick your own selection of fermented goodies at this special museum gathering!
- Date
- NOW THROUGH MON, JULY 8, 2019
- Time
- 11 A.M. TO 8 P.M.
- Location
- D47 MUSEUM, SHIBUYA HIKARIE 8F, 2-21-1 SHIBUYA, SHIBUYA-KU, TOKYO
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FOODIES, SHOPPING DATES
Japanese Warlords
Samurai Festival
The words Samurai and Ninja are worldwide known Japanese words. The Samurai festival in Ueno will be celebrating cool Japanese history and culture in a wide open space. As well as a number of food and product stalls, you can also experience and learn the art of being a samurai and/or ninja.
- Date
- FRI, JULY 5-SUN, JULY 7, 2019
- Time
- 10 A.M.-6 P.M.
- Location
- UENO PARK FOUNTAIN AREA, 5-20 UENOKOEN, TAITO-KU, TOKYO
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, FRIENDS, LOVERS OF JAPANESE HISTORY
Cheers To The Weekend
Belgian Beer Weekend
With Tokyo's nights getting warmer, here's a great chance to cool yourself down during the golden hour. The Belgian Beer Weekend is an annual beer event in Japan that will be celebrating their 10th anniversary this year. A wide range of Belgian beers will be available alongside delicious Belgian treats and meals. A great event for a casual meet up with friends and colleagues that's bound to go on until well after sunset.
- Date
- NOW THROUGH-SUN, JULY 7, 2019
- Time
- WEEKDAYS 4 P.M.-10 P.M. (WEEKENDS FROM 11 A.M.)
- Location
- HIBIYA PARK, 1 HIBIYAKOEN, CHIYODA-KU, TOKYO
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FRIENDS, FOODIES, COUPLES
What are your plans for the weekend? If you’re organizing a fun or interesting event, or you know someone who is, contact us to get it listed!
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