This Week: At Home And Around Tokyo For December 13-19

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.

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Bungujoshi Stationery Festival

This one's for all you stationery lovers out there. If you’re looking to refreshen your office or school supplies for the new year, this event is the best place to do it. The Bungujoshi Stationery Festival is the biggest stationery festival in Japan with over 50,000 items from 120 companies to check out. As well as offers from big-name brands and artisan suppliers, there will also be a variety of limited edition items and brand new creations to discover too.

Date

THU, DEC. 16-SUN, DEC. 19, 2021

Time

10 A.M.-5 P.M.

Location

TRC FIRST EXHIBITION HALL A-D HALL, 6-1-1 HEIWAJIMA, OTA, TOKYO - Map

Fee

¥700 ENTRY

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: STATIONARY LOVERS, FAMILIES, COUPLES, FRIENDS

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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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Antique Shopping Spree

Ark Hills Christmas 2021

Looking for a sophisticated place to shop for your Christmas gifts? Let us suggest Ark Hills, where you can grab furniture, clothes, jewelry, and so much more. If you get too hungry from all the shopping, you can also stop by for a coffee and homemade cookie break at the numerous food trucks parked in the area.

Date

NOW THROUGH SAT, DEC. 25, 2021

Time

8 A.M.-11:30 P.M.

Location

ARK HILLS, 1-12-32, AKASAKA, MINATO-KU, TOKYO - Map

Fee

FREE!

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RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, FRIENDS, PEOPLE WHO ENJOY FLEA MARKETS

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Simple And Stylish

Bunkamura Happy Holidays

Bunkamura will help make the Christmas and New Year home time even more enjoyable, and will provide gifts for the loved ones you couldn't see this year. There will also be special restaurant menus and special events too.

Date

NOW THROUGH FRI, JAN. 14, 2022

Time

VARIOUS (SEE WEBSITE)

Location

BUNKAMURA THE MUSEUM, 2-24-1, DOGENZAKA, SHIBUYA-KU, TOKYO - Map

Fee

VARIOUS (SEE WEBSITE)

Info

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

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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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Marché

Roppongi Hills Christmas 2021

Among the many Christmas markets that will soon light up every part of the city, the Roppongi Hills Christmas Market is the Japanese replication of Stuttgart’s famous (and one of the world’s largest) Christmas Marché. Rest assured that you'll find plenty of Christmas buys here as there will be over 2,000 goodies on sale—from authentic German delicacies to snow globes, ornaments, crafts, and other festive kitsch.

Date

NOW THROUGH SAT, DEC. 25, 2021

Time

11 A.M.-9 P.M.

Location

ROPPONGI HILLS O-YANE PLAZA, 6-11-1 ROPPONGI, MINATO-KU, TOKYO - Map

Fee

FREE!

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, FRIENDS, EARLY CHRISTMAS SHOPPERS

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Festive Concert

Ave Maria In Christmas

A special Christmas program led by concertmaster Ilya Ioff with renowned sopranos Marina Tregubovich and Vera Chekanova. No children under primary school age permitted. In addition to several Tokyo concerts, the orchestra will also be playing concerts in Kanagawa, Chiba, and Saitama. See the website below for further details.

Date

SAT, DEC. 4-SAT, DEC. 25, 2021

Time

VARIOUS

Location

VARIOUS

Fee

¥4,800

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: FRIENDS, COUPLES, OPERA FANS

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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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