This Long Week(End) At Home And Around Tokyo For September 19-22
#StaySafe #SaveLives
Covid-19 continues to play a threat across Japan, especially in Tokyo. For the sake of yourself and others, we highly suggest that you take precautions when leaving your home. To keep entertained, check out our recommendations of things you can do at home during this global crisis, alongside a few events happening around the city.
The Yoga Summit
Online Event: Yogafest
This largest yoga event in Asia brings over 50 thousand yogis annually. This year you can be a part of it from home! Top professional yoga instructors from around the world will be hosting classes online in which you can participate with your family, partner, or kids. Partcipate for just a day or join in for the full three days over the long weekend!
- Date
- SAT, SEP. 19-MON, SEP. 21, 2020
- Time
- 8:30 A.M.-11:30 P.M. (SAT), 7:30 A.M.-11:30 P.M. (SUN), 8 A.M.-4 P.M. (MON)
- Location
- ONLINE (SEE “MORE INFO” LINK) - Map
- Fee
- ONE DAY TICKET: ¥2,000, THREE DAY TICKET: ¥3,000
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: YOGIS AND THEIR FRIENDS
Think Big
Online Event: Global Goals Jam Tokyo 2020
The Global Goals Jam is a two day english designathon where creative teams work together on local challenges related to the Sustainable Development Goals. The price includes a GGJ Tokyo Good Care Package that can be mailed to your home or picked up at FabCafe Tokyo.
- Date
- SAT, SEP 19-SUN, SEP 20, 2020
- Time
- 10 A.M.-6 P.M. (SAT) 11 A.M.-7:30 P.M. (SUN)
- Location
- ONLINE (SEE “MORE INFO” LINK) - Map
- Fee
- ¥1,000 (STUDENTS), ¥1,500 (NON-STUDENTS)
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: STUDENTS, DESIGNERS, FAMILIES WITH KIDS
For The Love of the Film
ShortShorts Film Festival 2020
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, some 200 titles selected from 5,000 contestants from over 110 countries are screened in several locations around Tokyo. Go get some creativity and an inspiration boost!
- Date
- NOW THROUGH SUN, SEP. 27, 2020
- Time
- VARIOUS (SEE WEBSITE)
- Location
- VARIOUS (SEE WEBSITE) - Map
- Fee
- FREE (SOME PROGRAMS ARE CHARGED)
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, COUPLES, FRIENDS, SOLO DATES
Fresh Outdoor Air
Kurkku Fields Harvest
This event is the first of hopefully many Karkku Field outdoor events. Check out special foods using fresh agricultural products that can be harvested in the venue each season, and experience the “joy of eating" developed by guest shop owners. You can also get creative by trying some woven contemporary art, and listen to live music as well. As a measure to prevent the spread of new coronavirus infection, the event will have strict infection control measures.
- Date
- SUN, SEP. 20, 2020
- Time
- 10 A.M.-6:30 P.M.
- Location
- KURKKU FIELDS, 2503 YANA, KISARAZU, CHIBA - Map
- Fee
- FREE ENTRY
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES WITH KIDS, COUPLES, FRIENDS
20,169 Steps For Mental Health
TELL Step Up Challenge 2020
Following massive success in their past Tokyo Tower Climb events, TELL is back with a new step up walking challenge, and yes, you are all encouraged to jump in and help support the organization’s cause: prevent suicide and provide mental health support to Japan’s international community. See their website for more info about participation.
- Date
- THU, SEP. 10 - SAT, OCT. 10, 2020
- Time
- ANY TIME
- Location
- ANYWHERE IN JAPAN
- Fee
- TEAM: ¥6,000 ADULT: ¥1,500 (UNDER 12 IS FREE)
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: EVERYONE, FRIENDS, COLLEAGUES, STUDENTS
Spice Up Your Summer
Gekikara Gourmet Festival 2020
Find how much spice you need in your life at this festival of everything from ultra hot curry rice to ramen, spicy chicken and the like served to you by prominent cooks from all over the world. Due to corona, this year you'll have to go around and visit the individual stores to try them all but it'll be worth it! Make the last of your summer extra hot!
- Date
- NOW THROUGH TUE, SEP. 22, 2020
- Time
- VARIED
- Location
- VARIED
- Fee
- FREE ENTRY
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: SPICY LOVERS
Lemon Space
Cosmos Flower Festival 2020
Showa Memorial Park is a wonderful place throughout the year, but it's in autumn when it embraces some of its most picturesque looks. The park's lovely cosmos flowers are now in full bloom—set your eyes on the endless carpet of colorful flora.
- Date
- NOW THROUGH SUN, OCT 25, 2020
- Time
- 9:30 A.M.-5 P.M. (SUN FROM 8:30 A.M.-6 P.M.)
- Location
- SHOWA MEMORIAL PARK, 3173 MIDORI-CHO, TACHIKAWA-SHI, TOKYO - Map
- Fee
- GENERAL: ¥450 (UNDER 15 FREE)
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, COUPLES, FRIENDS, FLOWER PHOTOGRAPHERS
Worth The Climb
Takao Beer Mount
Just a short walk from the end of Mt. Takao Cable Car Station, the Mt. Takao Beer Mount will open again this year at an observation facility with an altitude of 488 meters. There will be an all-you-can-drink of beers, wines and cocktails available for up to 90 minutes and an all-you-can-eat buffet too! To prevent the spread of the coronavirus, all guests are asked to wear masks, disinfect their hands and follow social distancing protocols. All workers will be equipped with masks and face shields.
- Date
- NOW THROUGH THU, OCT 15, 2020
- Time
- 1 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.
- Location
- BEER MOUNT, 2205 TAKAOMACHI, HACHIOJI, TOKYO - Map
- Fee
- MEN: ¥3,400 WOMEN: ¥3,200
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FRIENDS AND FAMILIES
At Ryogoku Kokugikan
September Grand Sumo Tournament
Watch Japan’s traditional sport in person in a socially distanced box seat to yourself or with a few others. This September Sumo event is the second last annual “honbasho” tournament out of six. Tickets must be purchased in advance online due to covid this year. Some tickets may not be made available until the day of so you must keep an eye out for those.
- Date
- SUN, SEP. 13 - SUN, SEP. 27, 2020
- Time
- VARIED
- Location
- RYOGOKU KOKUGIKAN, 1-3-28 YOKOAMI, SUMIDA CITY, TOKYO - Map
- Fee
- VARIED
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: SUMO FANS, FANS OF JAPANESE CULTURE
In Business Without Really Trying
Musical: How To Succeed
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying is a musical by Frank Loesser and a book by Abe Burrows, Jack Weinstock, and Willie Gilbert, based on Shepherd Mead's 1952 book of the same name. The story follows a young, ambitious J. Pierrepont Finch, who, with the help of a book, rises from a window washer to chairman of the board of the World Wide Wicket Company. This musical will be presented in Japanese by a Japanese cast, unfortunately with no subtitles.
- Date
- NOW THROUGH SUN, SEP. 20, 2020
- Time
- VARIOUS (SEE WEBSITE)
- Location
- TOKYU THEATRE ORB, SHIBUYA HIKARIE 11F, 2-21-1 SHIBUYA, SHIBUYA-KU, TOKYO - Map
- Fee
- ¥10,000 - ¥14,000
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: MUSICAL FANS, FRIENDS, COUPLES
Some Time To Refresh
Take A Weekend Staycation
As borders continue to be shut for the majority of the world due to the coronavirus, staycations are predicted to rise in popularity in the coming months. In response to this, a number of Tokyo’s best and most luxurious hotels have set up exciting staycation deals that offer a number of services, alongside their gorgeous rooms and dining plans, with safe and clean infection prevention set in place. See “more info” link.
- Date
- WHENEVER YOU WANT
- Time
- ANY TIME
- Location
- VARIED
- Fee
- VARIED
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: COUPLES, FAMILIES WITH KIDS
Be The Chef
Attempt A Savvy Tokyo Recipe
Why not take this opportunity to work on your cooking skills? Cooking can be extremely therapeutic and a great form of self-care. Check out the long list of delicious recipes on our site. From traditional Japanese dishes to international treats with an oriental twist, there’s something for everyone! Find something you’d like to try and give it a go! See “more info” link.
- Date
- WHENEVER YOU WANT
- Time
- ANY TIME
- Location
- YOUR KITCHEN
- Fee
- INGREDIENTS
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: EVERYONE, HOME CHEFS, THOSE LOOKING TO TRY NEW THINGS
Keep Preschoolers Engaged
Try These Activities That Will Stimulate Your Kids
We all know that too much screen time isn’t great for our kids. But, this year’s Covid-19, along with the sweltering and rainy summer, has made it more difficult to keep little ones away from all the screens out there. Here are suggestions of activities for your kids, both indoor and outdoor, to redirect them into creative and physical play when you feel you’ve run out of ideas. See "more info" link.
- Date
- WHENEVER YOU WANT
- Time
- ANY TIME
- Location
- HOME
- Fee
- VARIED
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES WITH KIDS
List Of Twelve
More Things To Do In Tokyo
With so many festivals and big events cancelled for the rest of the year, life in Tokyo must stay a little more boring than usual, especially for those of us who always need to be out doing things. Have a look at a variety of special year-end deals available in Tokyo over the next few months. See "more info" link.
- Date
- WHENEVER YOU WANT
- Time
- ANY TIME
- Location
- TOKYO
- Fee
- VARIED
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: EVERYONE
List Of Ten
More Things To Do When You’re Stuck At Home
Here you are, stuck at home to save lives. That's great but... What to do? Not everyone feels 100% comfortable when staying home 24/24, and even the most introverted person can feel like losing it in this situation. Want to rest all you can and unplug from everything? Go for it! Bored and in need of something to do? Follow our guide to make the most of this confinement. See "more info" link.
- Date
- WHENEVER YOU WANT
- Time
- ANY TIME
- Location
- HOME
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: EVERYONE
Attending any of these events? Trying any of these activities? Send us photos through Instagram for a chance to be published on our feed. #SavvyTokyo
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