This Week: At Home And Around Tokyo For April 18-24

The sakura is, sadly, almost gone, but if you haven't enjoyed it yet, no worries — there are still a few last minute cherry blossom-inspired events in the city! Add a pride festival, fun outdoor events in the park and a river clean up to make new friends, and you get the perfect package for a well-spent weekend! Enjoy!

Rainbows Reign

Tokyo Rainbow Pride Festival & Parade

Join Japan’s LGBT community and contribute to a diverse, borderless society, at the Tokyo Rainbow Week. The event hosts a series of talks, seminars, live shows and exciting parties with the purpose of raising awareness about the needs of Japan's LGBT community. The highlights of the week are the Pride Festival and Parade, which annually attract thousands of people. If you believe in love and equality, here's your chance to prove it!

Date

FRI, APR. 22 - SUN, APR. 24, 2022

Time

Festival: 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Parade: From 1 p.m. on Sun.

Location

Yoyogi Park, 2-1 Yoyogikamizonocho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo - Map

Fee

FREE!

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: LGBTQ+, COUPLES, FRIENDS, FAMILIES

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Catch 'Em All

Pokemon Go Community Day

If you haven't gotten in the Pokemon Go fever yet, we're sure you will if you attend this event this weekend, which sees thousands of players forming a community to celebrate and play in the Pokemonster universe! A great opportunity to make some friends and to catch 'em all with other trainers! #PokemonGOCommunityDay

Date

FRI, APR. 22, 2022

Time

2 P.M.-5 P.M.

Location

COMMUNITY PARKS AROUND TOKYO, YOYOGI PARK, HIBIYA PARK, UENO PARK

Fee

FREE!

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: POKEMON TRAINERS, FRIENDS, POKEMON FANS

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Spring Festival

Tokyo Tower Taiwan Festival 2022

Held to celebrate the Chinese New Year, for three days only, Tokyo Tower will be physically transformed into a mini Taiwan, inviting visitors to explore the region's best in food, culture and arts. Expect exciting performances, amazing food, drinks and numerous festive events!

Date

NOW THROUGH SUN, MAY 8, 2022

Time

11 a.m.-9 p.m.

Location

Tokyo Tower Outdoor Event Space, 4-2-8 Shibakoen, Minato, Tokyo - Map

Fee

¥800

Info

Recommended for: Families, Couples, Friends, Foodies, Instagrammers, People who love Taiwan

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Something Good

Edogawa River Clean Up

Make some friends while doing something worthwhile. As well as helping the environment, you can also enjoy a guided eco-walking tour along the riverside and learn about the wildlife on the water’s edge. You will also be invited to go out for dinner at a nearby restaurant afterward or if the weather permits, join in the riverside picnic with some bentos bought nearby.

Date

SUN, APR. 22, 2022

Time

1 P.M. - 5:30 P.M.

Location

Nishi Kasai Station (MEETING POINT) - Map

Fee

FREE!

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: FRIENDS, FAMILIES, THOSE WHO CARE ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENT

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Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious

Musical: Mary Poppins

Everyone's favorite wonderwoman nanny takes the stage in this Japanese adaptation of the famous Broadway musical Mary Poppins. Come and sing along with the cast of this supercalifragilisticexpialidocious musical adventure.

Date

NOW THROUGH SUN, MAY 8, 2022

Time

Various. See website

Location

Tokyu Theatre Orb, Shibuya Hikarie 11th Floor 2-21-1 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo - Map

Fee

¥4,500-¥14,000

Info

Recommended for: Families, Friends, Couples, Musical lovers

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Walk The Garden

Flower Garden Yokohama

Witness Yokohama's Red Brick Warehouse turn into a massive (and gorgeous) wildflower garden under this year's event theme for this popular annual event. Launched since 2007 to commemorate the then-5th anniversary of the renewal of Yokohama's symbol, this annual garden of some 14,200 blooming flowers is the perfect venue for a pleasant stroll amid blooming flowers and greenery. There will be many events and food as well, including, of course, edible flowers and blossom-inspired gifts to take back home.

Date

NOW THROUGH Sun, Apr. 24, 2022

Time

ALL DAY. LIGHT UP: 5:30 P.M.-8 P.M.

Location

YOKOHAMA RED BRICK WAREHOUSE EVENT PLAZA, 1-1 SHINKO, NAKA-KU, YOKOHAMA, KANAGAWA PREFECTURE - Map

Fee

FREE!

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: INSTAGRAMMERS, FAMILIES, COUPLES, PHOTOGRAPHERS

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A Floral Getaway

Bunkyo Azalea Festival (Tsutsuji Matsuri)

Witness the beauty of tsutsuji (azalea) at Nezu Shrine's annual Azalea Festival, another event celebrating the beauty of spring's most breathtaking flowers. Here you can also check out the plant fairs, tea houses, and various food vendors.

Date

NOW THROUGH SUN, MAY 1, 2022

Time

9 A.M.- 6 P.M.

Location

NEZU SHRINE, 1-28-9 NEZU, BUNKYO-KU, TOKYO - Map

Fee

FREE!

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: FRIENDS, COUPLES, FAMILIES, INSTAGRAMERS

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Romantic Sakura

Tokyo Tower's City Light Fantasia

If you can't wait for the real cherry blossoms, take a tour to Tokyo Tower which has staged a special spring mapping projection of sakura in full bloom against the Tokyo night sky. A truly romantic experience, this is a place to go to impress your significant other (or your Instagram followers).

Date

Now through Sun, May 15, 2022

Time

6:30 p.m.-10:50 p.m.

Location

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

Fee

¥1,200 (To access the Main Deck)

Info

Recommended for: Couples, Instagrammers

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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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