This Week: At Home And Around Tokyo For January 17-23
Regional Food, Flea Markets And Comedy In The City
A lot is happening this week: think a major organic festival, a massive sumo tournament, a hot pot celebration, a favorite musical, unique exhibitions exploring the delicate details of art, and so much more. Stay warm and have fun!
Going Au Natural
Earth Garden Winter Festival
Earth Garden is a community festival held every season to remind us of the importance of keeping the earth clean and promoting an eco-friendly way of living. Expect outdoor live shows in addition to a large market selling organic food and products.
- Date
- SAT, JAN. 22-SUN, JAN. 23, 2022
- Time
- 10 A.M.-4 P.M.
- Location
- YOYOGI PARK ZELKOVA AVENUE, 2-3 JINNAN, SHIBUYA-KU, TOKYO - Map
- Fee
- FREE
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, TOURISTS, COUPLES, FRIENDS
Hot Pot Date
Sakedokoro Nabegoya 2022
Surrounding a hot pot with a warm sake in your hands with your family and friends in the beautiful city of Yokohama is a great way to warm up this winter. You can make your own special nabe by selecting your preferred ingredients or choose a ready-made pot if you're less adventurous.
- Date
- NOW THROUGH SUN, FEB 6, 2022
- Time
- 11 A.M.-9:30 P.M. (FROM 12 P.M. ON WEEKDAYS)
- Location
- YOKOHAMA RED BRICK WAREHOUSE, 1-1 SHINKO, NAKA-KU, YOKOHAMA, KANAGAWA - Map
- Fee
- FREE ENTRANCE (NABE FROM ¥700, SAKE TASTING SET ¥1,500)
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, FRIENDS, FOODIES
Culture in Action
Grand Sumo Tournament
Watching sumo on screen can never replicate the feeling of watching it live: it’s an experience of an ancient living culture. The first of the year’s six tournaments, the Tokyo Grand Sumo Tournament takes place throughout the month of January. Tickets can be purchased in advance or on the day—though for the latter you'll need to get their early to grab one of the arena seats. More information can be found on their website.
- Date
- NOW THROUGH SUN, JAN 23, 2022
- Time
- ALL DAY
- Location
- RYOGOKU KOKUGIKAN, 1-3-28 YOKOAMI SUMIDA-KU TOKYO - Map
- Fee
- FROM ¥3,500 FOR ARENA SEATS
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, TOURISTS, SPORTS FANS
Made From The Heart
Handmade In Japan Fes Winter
Similar to Design Festa but exclusive to crafts, this popular event gathers amateur and professional craft makers from across Japan and the world and displays over 15,000 works for visitors to choose and take back home. If you're looking for something unique to decorate your home, your work desk or yourself, stop by!
- Date
- SAT, JAN. 22-SUN, JAN. 23, 2022
- Time
- 11 A.M.-6 P.M.
- Location
- TOKYO BIG SIGHT, 3-11-1 ARIAKE, KOTO-KU, TOKYO - Map
- Fee
- ¥1,500
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: PEOPLE FOND OF UNIQUE CRAFTS, SOLO DATES, FAMILIES, FRIENDS, COUPLES
If It Rains, Sing
Musical Singin' In The Rain
Adapted into a musical theater, the show is a new take on the classic American show. Charming and now world-famous Adam Cooper, playing Don, is on a mission to win some hearts here in Japan, after concurring the rest of the world. A spectacular show that will make you stand up and sing along the fabulous crew.
- Date
- SAT, JAN. 22-SUN, FEB. 13, 2022
- Time
- VARIOUS (SEE WEBSITE)
- Location
- Tokyo Theatre Orb, 11F Shibuya Hikarie, 2-21-1 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku,Tokyo - Map
- Fee
- ¥9,000-¥20,000 (Depending on seats)
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: MUSIC LOVERS, FAMILIES, FRIENDS, COUPLES
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
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
© 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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