This Week: At Home And Around Tokyo For December 6-12

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.

Digital Creativity

Mutek JP 2021

Mutek is a global art and music festival that celebrates digital creativity in sound, music, and audio-visual art. It's been held over 110 events in 43 different cities and 20 countries since 2002. Japan first joined the Mutek family in 2016 and will again this year invite guests to see a variety of amazing performances that bring together sound and digital art by artists from all over the world. Purchase tickets in advance online.

Date

WED, DEC. 8-SUN, DEC. 12, 2021

Time

VARIOUS (SEE WEBSITE)

Location

VARIOUS IN SHIBUYA (SEE WEBSITE)

Fee

FROM ¥2,000 (PER DAY), ¥12,000 (ALL ACCESS PASS)

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: ARTISTS, MUSICIANS, FAMILIES, COUPLES, FRIENDS

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Art and About

Xmas Art Festa 2021

"Ginza galleries" a voluntary organization consisting of 26 galleries in the Ginza area, is hosting a special festive event for art lovers. Xmas Art Festa will have each participating gallery run special exhibitions which showcase various artworks, from museum-class masterpieces such as Renoir to lesser-known works, and traditional pictures or potteries to contemporary arts.

Date

FRI, DEC. 10 - SAT, DEC. 18, 2021

Time

VARIOUS (DEPENDS ON EACH GALLERY'S BUSINESS HOURS)

Location

VARIOUS (SEE WEBSITE)

Fee

FREE!

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: ARTISTS, FAMILIES, COUPLES, FRIENDS

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Holiday Vibes

Tokyo Christmas Market

Tokyo Christmas Market turns Hibiya Park into an almost-real fairy tale. Expect to be impressed by the market’s great array of food and drink stalls, various international holiday crafts, and entertaining stage performances. There will also be handicraft workshops and daily live stages by German, Japanese and gospel groups.

Date

Fri, Dec. 10 – Sat, Dec. 25, 2021

Time

11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Location

Hibiya Park, Hibiya Koen, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo - Map

Fee

Free!

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Recommended for: Families, Couples, Friends

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Cultural Celebrations

Vietnam Festival 2021

Enjoy tons of great Vietnamese food, traditional arts, live music from popular artists and a lot of souvenirs to take back home. Many people are predicted to attend the festival, so be prepared for a big crowd and stay safe!

Date

Sat, Dec. 11-Sun, Dec. 12, 2021

Time

10 A.M.-7 P.M.

Location

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

Fee

FREE!

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: VIETNAMESE RESIDENTS IN JAPAN, FANS OF VIETNAM, FOODIES, FRIENDS, COUPLES, FAMILIES

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Park Fiesta

Latin America Festival 2021

Another fun fiesta from sunny Latin America to mark on your calendar! Feel the heat this winter with some exciting cultural highlights. There will be food, drinks, dances, a market to browse through for interior and delicious goodies, and a plenty of live shows to enjoy!

Date

SAT, DEC. 11-SUN, DEC, 12, 2021

Time

10 A.M.-7 P.M.

Location

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

Fee

FREE!

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, FRIENDS, COUPLES

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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!

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, EARLY CHRISTMAS SHOPPERS, COUPLES

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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!

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: BOOKWORMS, COUPLES, FRIENDS

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© Photo by Tokyo Midtown

Savvy's Guide To A City Of Light

Check Out Tokyo’s Best Winter Illuminations

It’s that time of the year again when the whole of Tokyo is covered by stunning illuminations in all shapes and forms. See our top picks for this year.

Date

VARIOUS

Time

VARIOUS

Location

VARIOUS

Fee

VARIED

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: COUPLES, FRIENDS, FRIENDS, PHOTOGRAPHERS

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