This Week: At Home And Around Tokyo For November 22-28

The coronavirus situation continues across Japan, especially in Tokyo. For the sake of yourself and others, we recommend that you take whatever precautions necessary when leaving your home. To keep you entertained, we have some recommendations for things you can do at home this week, along with a few events happening online and around the city.

Run For A Cause

Online Event: Tokyo Run For The Cure Walk For Life 2021

Help raise awareness of breast cancer by running (or walking) in the cool early winter weather this weekend. The event includes a 10k/5k course run or a 3k walk around Hibiya Park, as well as a raffle for a chance to win awesome prizes. Reservations are open until Fri, Nov. 26.

Date

FRI, DEC. 3-MON, DEC. 7, 2021

Time

ANY TIME

Location

ANYWHERE

Fee

¥5,000 (ADULTS), ¥2,500 (6-12 YEARS OLD), FREE FOR CHILDREN BELOW 5

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RECOMMENDED FOR: FRIENDS, FAMILIES, COUPLES

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Step Up!

Online Event: Shibuya Street Dance Week

Professional and amateur street dancers of all ages will unite online for one of the best street dance events. From a high school team competition, and dance battles, this online show is like no other! Come to see, feel, and dance along!

Date

MON, NOV. 22- SUN, NOV. 28, 2021

Time

FROM 7 P.M.

Location

ONLINE - Map

Fee

FREE!

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RECOMMENDED FOR: DANCERS, FAMILY, FRIENDS, COUPLES

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Hot Pot Fever

Regional Japanese Nabe Festival

It's said in Japan that winter is incomplete without nabe (hot pot dish). In this gourmet event, prefectures will compete to win the title of the best nabe grand prix award of the year. From Miyagi’s monkfish hotpot to Fukuoka’s motsunabe, enjoy all local tastes in a single day. Spicing up the event are stage performances by idol groups and street performers.

Date

FRI, NOV. 26-SUN, NOV. 28, 2021

Time

10 A.M.-8 P.M. (SUN UNTIL 5 P.M.)

Location

HIBIYA PARK FOUNTAIN SQUARE, HIBIYAKOEN, CHIYODA-KU, TOKYO - Map

Fee

FREE ENTRY (VARIED PRICE FOR NABE DISH)

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RECOMMENDED FOR: FOODIES, FAMILIES, FRIENDS, COUPLES

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Loaves of Happiness

Setagaya Bread Festival

Come smell and taste the bakery-filled atmosphere at this popular annual bread festival in Setagaya. There will be over 100 booths selling delicious bread of all kinds, as well as live performances and music to get you in the mood for tasting.

Date

SUN, NOV. 27-SUN, NOV. 28, 2021

Time

11 A.M.-4 P.M.

Location

SETAGAYA MONOZUKURI SCHOOL, IKEJIRI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, SETAGAYA PARK FOUNTAIN AREA, AND OTHER AREAS AROUND IKEJIRI OHASHI - Map

Fee

FREE!

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RECOMMENDED FOR: BREAD LOVERS, FAMILIES WITH KIDS, SOLO DATES (SO NO ONE CAN JUDGE YOU)

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Cultural Enchantment

Thai Music Grammy Award Festival

Featuring performances by famous Thai artists and dancers, you can get a taste of the country’s music and fun without stepping out of Japan. Enjoy the tropical and friendly atmosphere!

Date

SAT, NOV. 27 - SUN, NOV. 28, 2021

Time

10 A.M.- 7 P.M.

Location

UENO PARK, 5-20 UENOKOEN, TAITO-KU, TOKYO - Map

Fee

FREE!

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RECOMMENDED FOR: THAI FANS, FRIENDS, COUPLES, FAMILIES

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'Tis The Season

Yokohama Akarenga Christmas Market

The Yokohama Akarenga Christmas Market is one of the biggest and most popular markets of its kind in Japan, drawing tens of thousands of visitors annually. It’s a great place to visit for shopping, eating, and sightseeing, as well as to experience a truly festive feeling under the (real) giant Christmas tree. There’ll be hot wine, seasonal ornaments, and beautiful light displays, as well as live Christmas song shows and more.

Date

FRI, NOV 26-SAT, DEC 25, 2021

Time

11 A.M.-9 P.M.

Location

YOKOHAMA AKARENGA, 1-1, SHIN-MINATO, NAKA-KU, YOKOHAMA, KANAGAWA - Map

Fee

FREE!

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RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, EARLY CHRISTMAS SHOPPERS, COUPLES

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Contemporary Dance Works

Dance to the Future: 2021 Selection

Dance to the Future: 2021 Selection is a dance performance choreographed by the staff from the National Ballet of Japan. Classically-trained performers and professional dancers have their take on contemporary dance in this spectacle of movement and rhythm, also featuring a comeback of Yukio Ueshima’s “Nat King Cole Suite”, a jazzy performance that saw its first success in 2011.

Date

SAT, NOV. 27-SUN, NOV. 28, 2021

Time

FROM 2 P.M.

Location

New National Theatre Tokyo, 1-1-1 Honmachi, Shibuya City, Tokyo - Map

Fee

¥1,650-¥6,600

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RECOMMENDED FOR: DANCERS, ARTISTS, THOSE IN NEED OF A THERAPEUTIC SESSION

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Literature in Architecture, Architecture in Literature

The Waseda International House of Literature

Celebrating the recent inauguration of The Waseda International House of Literature, also known as the Haruki Murakami Library, an inaugural exhibition entitled “Literature in Architecture, Architecture in Literature” is being held. With several books about architecture on display and an invitation to discover the imprint of Murakami’s work in Kuma’s mesmerizing building, this event brings together the best of both worlds. As a preventive measure against the spread of COVID-19, visitors are requested to book a date and time for their visit through the website.

Date

NOW THROUGH FRI, FEB. 4, 2022 (CLOSED ON WEDNESDAYS)

Time

10 A.M.–5 P.M

Location

The Waseda International House of Literature 2F Exhibition Room, 1-6-1 Nishiwaseda, Shinjuku, Tokyo - Map

Fee

FREE!

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RECOMMENDED FOR: BOOKWORMS, COUPLES, FRIENDS

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Holiday Lights

Tokyo Dome City Winter Illumination

Tokyo Dome City is decorated in happy LED lights with illumination attractions resembling the Edo period and the essence of traditional Japan. It's never too early to marvel at the sparkling lights with your loved ones!

Date

FRI, NOV. 5-MON, FEB. 28, 2021

Time

5 P.M.-12 A.M.

Location

TOKYO DOME CITY, 1-3 KORAKU, BUNKYO-KU, TOKYO - Map

Fee

FREE!

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: COUPLES, FRIENDS, FAMILIES, INSTAGRAMERS

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