This Week: At Home And Around Tokyo For Apr. 25-May 1

Golden Week is right around the corner, so get your pen and weekly diary out and take note of these exciting events happening over this week. From an art market and a hobby show to major food festivals, Tokyo and its surrounding cities will be steaming hot this week! Enjoy!

All That Jazz

Online Event: Jazz Auditoria

Get your groove on at the highly anticipated online jazz celebration. Click on by for live performances by Blue Note Tokyo All-Star Orchestra, Cuban Neo-soul artist Dayme Arocena, and other passionate musicians from the capital and beyond. The best part of it is it’s free for all. See program schedule for specific times.

Date

Fri, Apr. 29-Sat, Apr.30, 2021

Time

5 p.m.-11:30 p.m.

Location

ONLINE (SEE “MORE INFO” LINK) - Map

Fee

Free!

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: JAZZ FANS, MUSIC LOVERS, COUPLES

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40th Anniversary

Komogomo Art Market

Komogomo is an art exhibition organized by young graduates from Tokyo University of the Arts. The event provides young artists an opportunity to exhibit their works of art in all forms. Visitors are able to learn and interact with a number of exhibitions as well as purchase creations that catch their eye.

Date

FRI, APR. 29-SUN, MAY 1, 2022

Time

10 A.M. - 5:30 P.M.

Location

UENO ONSHI PARK FOUNTAIN SQUARE, 5-6 UENOKOEN, TAITO, TOKYO - Map

Fee

FREE!

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: ARTISTS, SOLO, FRIENDS, FAMILY

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Jurassic Shibuya

Dino-A-Live: Dino Safari

Hop on a safari ride into Jurassic Park this weekend. Using realistic dino-tronic technology, dinosaurs such as T-rex and Triceratops will literally come to life in Shibuya. Talk about a thrill of a lifetime.

Date

Wed, Apr. 27- Sun, May 8, 2022

Time

VARIOUS (CHECK WEBSITE)

Location

Shibuya Hikarie 9F, Hikarie Hall A, Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo - Map

Fee

From ¥4,200

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: DINO LOVERS, KIDS, FRIENDS, FAMILY

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Just Keep Swimming

Koinobori Tokyo Tower

Watch Koinobori take over the best of Tokyo Tower at 333 meters height. Koinobori, also known as Carp Streamer, is a traditional decoration used to celebrate children and livelihood. An absolute stunning sight to see for the day and night.

Date

FRI, APR. 29-Sun, May 8, 2022

Time

ANY TIME

Location

Tokyo Tower, 4-2-8 Shibakoen, Minato, Tokyo - Map

Fee

Free!

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: INSTAGRAMMERS, PHOTOGRAPHERS, FAMILIES

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Discover Your Passion

Japan Hobby Show 2022

Pick a new hobby or get to know the latest trends in the one you're already worshipping at this massive fair dedicated to all interests human beings can ever have. Over 750 booths will be exhibiting crafts and know-hows in a number of fields, including quilt, gardening, scrapbooking, painting and more.

Date

WED, Apr. 27-FRI, Apr. 29, 2022

Time

10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Location

Tokyo Big Sight West Hall 1-4, 3-11-1 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo - Map

Fee

From ¥1,500

Info

Recommended for: Friends, Solo dates, People in search of a new hobby

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Tasty And Spicy As Hell

Umakara Gourmet Festival

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.

Date

Sat, Apr. 30-Wed, May. 4, 2022

Time

11 a.m.-8 p.m.

Location

HIBIYA PARK, 1-2 Hibiyakoen, Chiyoda, Tokyo - Map

Fee

Free entry

Info

Recommended for: Foodies, Spicy food fans, Couples, Friends

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Meat Heaven

Niku Fes Tokyo (Meat Festival)

The popular Niku Festival (Meat Festival) brings together around 20 well-known meat restaurants from across Japan and lets visitors try their best dishes. Besides delicious and savory meat for you to try, there will also be about 30 stalls with craft beer and confectionery goods to maximize your indulgence. The event is so popular that it gathers over five million visitors per year. If the killer combo of meat and beer is not enough for you, there will also be live performances by various artists.

Date

THU, Apr. 28-SUN, May 8, 2022

Time

11 a.m.-8 p.m. (From 12 p.m. on Apr. 28)

Location

Odaiba Event Space, 1-1-16 AOMI, KOTO-KU, TOKYO - Map

Fee

Free entry

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: Foodies, COUPLES, FRIENDS, FAMILIES

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Beer It On

Odaiba Spring Oktoberfest

Craving for beer and sausages? The iconic German festival is coming back to Symbol Promenade Park this spring! Enjoy a weekend full of imported German beer and live music. Eat, drink and sing your heart away — no one's gonna hear you anyways!

Date

THU, Apr. 28-SUN, May 8, 2022

Time

4 p.m.-9:30 p.m. (From 11 a.m. on Apr. 28)

Location

Symbol Promenade Park, 1-1 Aomi, Koto, Tokyo - Map

Fee

¥500

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: Foodies, COUPLES, FRIENDS

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What are your plans for the weekend? If you’re organizing a fun or interesting event, or you know someone who is, contact us to get it listed!

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