This Week: At Home And Around Tokyo For February 20-26
Outdoor Festivals, Spring Flowers And Tasty Eats.
With plum blossoms blooming and more festivals held outdoors, it's a sure sign that spring is just a few short weeks away. Spend this short week ahead indulging in good company, better scenery and great eats.
Feline Good
Cat Festival
We all love cats here in Japan, right? Well if you are a feline lover this one-day craft festival is for you! The festival will be hosting a variety of product booths and a workshop to create items with cat motifs by 40 cat good creators! There will also be a special stage show with classical music performances too.
- Date
- THU, FEB. 23, 2023
- Time
- 11 A.M.- 4 P.M.
- Location
- 5F NATIONWIDE CONSUMER ELECTRONICS HALL, 3-6-1 YUSHIMA, BUNKYO CITY, TOKYO - Map
- Fee
- ¥500
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: CAT LOVERS, CAT OWNERS, CRAFTY PEOPLE, FAMILIES
ECO Society
Organic Festa
The Organic Festa is a once a year event that gathers organic farmers from all over Japan that create food products without relying on agricultural chemicals or chemical fertilizers. The event is enjoyable for all with special workshops to learn about and experience organic farming. There is also a number of relaxing cafes and food stalls to rest at.
- Date
- SAT, FEB. 25, 2023
- Time
- 10 A.M-4 P.M.
- Location
- 12F, 2-10-1 Yurakucho, Chiyoda City, Tokyo - Map
- Fee
- FREE ENTRY
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, FRIENDS, ECOISTS, VEGANS
Scent Of Spring
Bunkyo Plum Festival
Before the sakura season kicks in, it's time to enjoy the plums and there's no better place to do so than at the Yushima Tenmangu Shrine in Tokyo's Bunkyo ward. The approximately 300 plum trees are just starting to bloom, inviting visitors for a pleasant sight and scent. There will be also various performances, including a karaoke competition, traditional Japanese dances, shamisen and of course, lots of food stalls!
- Date
- NOW THROUGH TUE, MAR. 8, 2023
- Time
- 8 A.M.-7:30 P.M.
- Location
- YUSHIMA TENMANGU SHRINE, 3-30-1 YUSHIMA BUNKYO-KU, TOKYO - Map
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, COUPLES, FLOWER PHOTOGRAPHERS, SOLO DATES
© Photo by www.tokyocomedybar.comFunny Bone
Tokyo Comedy Bar
If you've been looking for a sign to start your comedy career in Japan this is it! Happening every Saturday for about two hours, join this class at the Tokyo Comedy Bar. You'll be instructed in English so there's no need to worry about a language barrier and your session will be run by none other than Jon Sabay.
- Date
- Every Saturday
- Time
- 11 A.M. TO 1 P.M.
- Location
- 3F, 1-5-9 Dogenzaka, Shibuya City, Tokyo - Map
- Fee
- ¥1,500
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: ASPIRING COMEDIANS, COMEDY ENTHUSIASTS, SOLO DATES
© Photo by iStock: DigiPubFlickrWinner Winner Seafood Dinner
Sakana and Japan Festival 2023
Back after four very long years, the Sakana and Japan festival will offer all sorts of the freshest seafood dishes. Craving for a piping hot bowl of seafood ramen? or a seafood bowl? You'll have so many more to choose from so be sure to go early!
- Date
- THU, FEB. 23 - SUN, FEB. 26, 2023
- Time
- 10 A.M. - 8 P.M. (UNTIL 6 P.M. ON SUN AND FROM 11 A.M. ON FRI)
- Location
- 2-3 Jinnan, Shibuya City, Tokyo - Map
- Fee
- FREE TO ENTER!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, COUPLES, FOODIES, INSTAGRAMMERS, SOLO DATES
Season of Plums
Setagaya Plum Blossom Festival
From Japanese instrumental performances, rice cake pounding and a haiku workshop to a tea ceremony, plum-infused foods, and sweets—this festival offers a wide variety of events that you can enjoy by yourself, with your family or friends. It’s a great option to get you energized for spring by admiring the 650 red-and-white plum trees blossoming in Hanegi Park. This weekend is the last chance to enjoy the pink atmosphere so try to get a glimpse before it’s too late!
- Date
- NOW THROUGH SUN, MAR. 5, 2023
- Time
- 10 A.M. TO 4 P.M.
- Location
- HANEGI PARK, 4-38-52 DAITA, SETAGAYA-KU, TOKYO - Map
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, INSTAGRAMMERS, COUPLES
© Photo by RM fotografia. Olivetti Showroom interior designed by Gae Aulenti.Looking Back At Their Legacy
Tokyo Art Scene: Retrospectives
Three retrospective exhibitions to discover and learn more about a great artist. A retrospective exhibition is a showcase of an artist’s life work. Often organized chronologically, it delves into the personal lives and social context that influenced the works of great artists.
- Date
- VARIOUS
- Time
- VARIOUS
- Location
- VARIOUS
- Fee
- VARIOUS
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, FRIENDS, ART LOVERS AND COUPLES
Step Into Spring 2023 With Radiant, Glowing Skin
Read up on Japanese Skincare Products
For those of you who dream of having nothing but flawless skin, it’s time to try out some of Savvy Tokyo’s ultimate Japanese skincare product picks.
- Time
- ANYTIME
- Location
- VARIOUS
- Fee
- VARIOUS
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: SKINCARE LOVERS, FRIENDS
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