This Week: At Home And Around Tokyo For June 13-19
Ethnic Festivals, Toys And Sake
The rainy season has kicked in and is likely to last for a few more weeks, but it looks like we'll have a glimpse of sunshine this weekend, so take the chance! Enjoy a brilliant lineup of short films in two separate events, see a historical exhibition or enjoy food and music from across the world in the heart of the city!
Toys 'R For All Of Us
International Tokyo Toy Show
The most popular show of its kind in Japan, the International Tokyo Toy Show attracts more than 160 exhibitors and 35,000 toys each year. Although plenty of traditional toys will also be exhibited, the star of the show will be the latest technology-infused gadgets for kids (and adults), including virtual reality games and robotic toys.
- Date
- THU, JUN. 16-FRI, JUN. 17, 2022
- Time
- 9:30 A.M.-5:30 P.M. (THU), 9:30 A.M.-5 P.M. (FRI)
- Location
- TOKYO BIG SIGHT, WEST EXHIBITION HALL 1, 2, 3, 4, 3-11-1 ARIAKE, KOTO-KU, TOKYO - Map
- Fee
- FREE ENTRY
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, KIDS, PEOPLE WHO LOVE TOYS
© Photo by iStock: kuppa_rockThe Best From Across Japan
Japanese Sake Fair 2022
Taste over 500 award-winning kinds of Japanese sake made across the archipelago. One of the largest sake events in the capital, this one also gives you access to seminars on sake in English, a chance to taste, buy and learn everything you need to about the country's national drink — plus a few small souvenirs to take back home!
- Date
- FRI, JUN. 17-SAT, JUN. 18, 2022
- Time
- VARIOUS (SEE SITE)
- Location
- Tokyo International Forum Hall E, 3-5-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda City, Tokyo - Map
- Fee
- ¥3,000
- Info
- Recommended for: Sake Fans, People who want to know more about Japanese sake
A Voyage Of Discovery
EU Film Days 2022
EU Film Days is a festival that brings the best of European cinema to audiences in Japan. This year's featured films, many of which shown for the first time in Japan, have been chosen in order to exhibit the wide range of film-making talent in the European Union as well as to showcase the EU’s cultural diversity and vibrancy. Check the schedule for details on each film.
- Date
- Sat, May 28 - Thu, Jun. 23, 2022
- Time
- DEPENDS ON SCREENING (SEE SCHEDULE)
- Location
- NATIONAL FILM ARCHIVE OF JAPAN, 3-7-6 KYOBASHI, CHUO-KU, TOKYO - Map
- Fee
- SINGLE TICKET: ¥520, ELEMENTARY AND JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: ¥100
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: COUPLES, FRIENDS, FILM STUDENTS
For The Love of the Film
ShortShorts Film Festival 2022
Launched in 1999 as a small film festival in Harajuku that featured only six short titles by George Lucas when he was a student, this annual event has grown to become one of the largest Academy-recognized film festivals in Asia. This year, a record-high 200 titles selected from 10,000 contestants from around the world, are screened in several locations around Tokyo. A perfect event to get some creativity and inspiration boost!
- Date
- NOW THROUGH Sun, Jun. 19, 2022
- Time
- Various (see official website)
- Location
- Various (see official website) - Map
- Fee
- FREE ENTRY
- Info
- Recommended for: Families, Couples, Friends, Solo dates, Movie lovers, Filmmakers
© Photo by Noriko YamamotoTokyo Art Scene
19th to Early 20th Century Art
The period between the 19th and 20th century claims to be the most progressive epoch in the development of the arts. From the flourish of woodblock prints between the 17th and 19th centuries impressionism, surrealism, art nouveau and art deco emerged paving the creative path toward early modernism. This week, we will take a look at three ongoing exhibitions in Tokyo covering these significant eras. See more info link.
- Date
- Various
- Time
- Various
- Location
- Various
- Fee
- Various
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: ART LOVERS, FAMILIES, FRIENDS, COUPLES
All You Can Eat
Thai Food Festival
One of the Asian countries with the strongest presence in Japan (who hasn’t been to a Thai restaurant at least once over the past month?), Thailand will be taking it to the front stage at Yoyogi Park this weekend for a fun two-day festival of all-you-can eat Thai food!
- Date
- Sat, Jun. 18 - Sun, Jun. 19, 2022
- Time
- 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
- Location
- YOYOGI PARK, EVENTS SQUARE, 2-3 JINNAN, SHIBUYA-KU, TOKYO - Map
- Fee
- Free entry
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, FRIENDS, DANCERS
Food Market Heaven
Taiwan Festival
A popular location for joshitabi (girls travel), Taiwan is a country rich with nature, delicious foods, and many undiscoverable adventures. Experience the charm of the country at this popular annual Taiwan festival in Ueno Park. Grab a bite of braised minced pork rice or Taiwanese fruit-filled shaved ice while jamming to the live performances all day.
- Date
- THU, Jun. 16-Sun, Jun. 19, 2022
- Time
- 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
- Location
- Ueno Park, Taito City, Tokyo - Map
- Fee
- Free entry
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, FRIENDS, DANCERS
Scent Of Spring
Kyu-Furukawa Gardens Rose Festival
Take a pleasant stroll amid plenty of beautiful roses at this Western-style Japanese garden. The venue is well known for its infusion of Eastern and Western aesthetics; the western-style building brings back the 1900s British taste, while the Japanese garden reflects the authenticity of the Wa spirit. All of this at the sight and scent of gorgeous roses!
- Date
- Now through Thu, June 30, 2022
- Time
- 9 A.M. - 5 P.M.
- Location
- KYU-FURUKAWA GARDENS, 1 NISHIGAHARA, KITA-KU, TOKYO - Map
- Fee
- ¥150 (GENERAL), ¥70 (OVER 65)
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: NATURE LOVERS, FLOWER PHOTOGRAPHERS, DATES
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