This Week: At Home And Around Tokyo For January 10-16
Art, Culture, And Fun In The City
From modern to traditional, this week is all about indulging yourself in art and culture. On the agenda are several exhibitions covering art and expression in various forms. Forget the cold and enjoy it!
Dolphin Dance
Naked Snow Aquarium
Spend a heartwarming time at Maxell Aqua Park’s night-only performance, where dolphins beautifully dance in a venue surrounded by stars and ornaments drawn up by projection mapping. There are five types of seasonal, limited menu items at the Coral Cafe Bar, where you can enjoy a drink while looking out at the aquarium. A starry night sky will color the exhibition area where illuminations and jellyfish unique to this season light up and dance along with the music.
- Date
- NOW THROUGH SUN, FEB. 27, 2022
- Time
- FROM 6 P.M.
- Location
- Maxell Aqua Park, 4−10−30 Takanawa, Minato City, Tokyo - Map
- Fee
- ¥2,300 (GENERAL)
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES WITH KIDS, COUPLES, FRIENDS
Start Fresh
Follow Six Easy Steps To Uplift Yourself
We are living strange times lately, being stressed out by a situation that seems to change every day and a lot of uncertainty to it. It's the small changes that make the biggest difference: as a lot of us are taking the opportunity to question themselves about our life and habits, this might be just the right time to get your life back on track. See more info link.
- Date
- WHENEVER YOU WANT
- Time
- ANY TIME
- Location
- ONLINE (SEE “MORE INFO” LINK)
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: EVERYONE
Momtrepreneurs
Learn The Behind The Scenes Of Building A Business At Home
Take a busy mother, add a great idea for a home-based business, mix in some hard work, season with social media and you might just have a momtrepreneur. We spoke to four international women in Japan who have turned their interests and passions into successful businesses. Take a read!
- Date
- WHENEVER YOU WANT
- Time
- ANY TIME
- Location
- ONLINE (SEE “MORE INFO” LINK)
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: MOMS, STUDENTS
Slide Your Way
Ice Skating at Tokyo Midtown
The outdoor ice skating rink at Tokyo Midtown is one of the largest in the city, with a capacity of 210 people. It’s perfect for beginners and advanced skaters alike, and children are welcome, making this a great family outing right in the center of the city. For a fun, romantic date option head to the rink after 5 p.m., when the lights on the surrounding trees are switched on.
- Date
- NOW THROUGH SUN, FEB. 27, 2021
- Time
- 11 A.M.-9 P.M.
- Location
- TOKYO MIDTOWN (GRASS SQUARE), 9-7-1 AKASAKA, MINATO, TOKYO - Map
- Fee
- WEEKDAY: ¥2,000 (ADULT), ¥1,500 (CHILD) WEEKEND: ¥2,500 (ADULT), ¥2,000 (CHILD) (PRICES INCLUDE SKATE RENTAL AND CAFE TICKET)
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES WITH KIDS, COUPLES, FRIENDS
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
Year Of The Tiger
New Year's Card (Nengajo) Exhibition
A beautiful display of new year greeting cards sent in from all over Japan will be exhibited to celebrate the new year. Each piece, made by children and adults, is unique and touched by a very creative artistic taste (as far as we can tell). During the exhibition period, there will also be an art event of Japanese lifestyle and culture.
- Date
- SUN, JAN. 7-SUN, JAN. 23, 2022
- Time
- 10 A.M.-6 P.M.
- Location
- ATLIA KAWAGUCHI MUNICIPAL ART GALLERY, 1-76 NAMIKI MOTOMACHI, KAWAGUCHI-SHI, SAITAMA - Map
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, TOURISTS, COUPLES, FRIENDS, ARTISTS
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
© Photo by Tokyo MidtownSavvy'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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