This Week: At Home And Around Tokyo For April 4-10

The weather promises to be perfect and the cherry blossoms are now officially in full bloom, so this weekend is all 'bout that sakura. Go out and explore the city's best sights through hanami, music and festivals.

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Online Event: Tell Pub Quiz

Tell, Japan’s international community helping to address the country’s growing mental health care needs, is holding its monthly Pub Quiz online. Get your team and team name ready, and be prepared to chat with your team members via a messaging app like LINE, FB messenger, Whatsapp etc.! Donate to Tell for suicide prevention and mental health care in Japan while you're at it.

Date

WED, APR. 6, 2022

Time

FROM 8 P.M.

Location

ONLINE (ZOOM)

Fee

FREE! (DONATIONS WELCOME)

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: GROUP OF FRIENDS, COUPLES, QUIZZERS

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Dogs' Paradise

Wan Wan Carnival

Famous for its profound love of the man's best friend, Japan has its own mega (in size and popularity) event dedicated to dogs and their lovers. Bring your furry friend along and enjoy two full days of dog runs, performances, professional photo shoots, dog food and unique items on sale, dog cafes and more!

Date

SAT, APR. 9-SUN, APR. 10, 2022

Time

10 A.M.-5 P.M.

Location

YOYOGI PARK, 2-1 YOYOGIKAMIZONOCHO, SHIBUYA-KU, TOKYO - Map

Fee

FREE!

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: DOG LOVERS

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Park Live House

Pipes Of Piece

With so many talented musicians, it’s such a waste for them to be buried undergrown in live houses. This event allows everyone to enjoy wonderful music in the pleasant open-air free of charge. Grab some friends and a cozy blanket for a sweet city chill out!

Date

THU, APR. 7, 2022

Time

2 P.M.-4 P.M.

Location

YOYOGI PARK, 2-1 YOYOGIKAMIZONOCHO, SHIBUYA-KU, TOKYO

Fee

FREE!

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: MUSIC LOVERS, CONCERT FANS, FRIENDS, FAMILY, COUPLES

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Cultural Festivities

Tokyo Thingyan Festival 2022

Every year in April, Myanmar holds a traditional New Year's Festival during which all evil and bad luck from the previous year is washed away when festival participants are covered in water. While Tokyo's version of the festival won't pour water on visitors, it's a fun event that celebrates Myanmar's culture through traditional performances, music, food, drinks and handmade crafts to take back home. If you're going to Yoyogi Park for the sakura, stop by — it's definitely worth it!

Date

SUN, APR. 10, 2022

Time

10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Location

Hibiya Park, 1 Hibiyakoen, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo - Map

Fee

Free!

Info

Recommended for: Myanmar nationals living in Japan, Foodies, Families, Couples, Friends

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Seasonal Blossoms

Hanami Picnics Across The City

Grab your camera, a picnic mat, a few drinks and tasty nibbles, and head to any of the famous hanami spots in the capital, namely Shinjuku Gyoen, Ueno Park, Yoyogi Park, Showa Memorial Park, Sumida River, Meguro River, Chidorigafuchi and Inokashira Park, where you'll be able to enjoy the sakura in full bloom! Last but not least, the 15-meter high famous weeping cherry in Rikugien will also be at its best for the public as it is lit up in the evening for a magical viewing experience.

Date

ALL WEEK

Time

WHENEVER YOU LIKE!

Location

VARIOUS

Fee

VARIED

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, COUPLES, FRIENDS, FOODIES, SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCERS

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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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Magical Sakura

Sakura Festival Nihonbashi

Nihonbashi has a mission to become the capital's coolest sakura viewing venue and, we must say, it's getting quite close. This festival features a series of sakura-themed events: from projection mapping, light-up, sakura-special food and drink menus and more! A must-see is the Nihonbashi Sakura Gate—a magical entry to the area, which has the entire street turned into a sakura-filled river, with a sky of countless sakura-colored strips of paper. As a measure against coronavirus, some events might get canceled, please check their website for more information.

Date

FRI, MAR. 18-SUN, APR. 10, 2022

Time

VARIES UPON EVENT

Location

NIHONBASHI AREA, 2-2-1 NIHONBASHI MUROMACHI, CHUO-KU, TOKYO - Map

Fee

FREE!

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: PHOTOGRAPHERS, FAMILIES, FRIENDS, AND COUPLES

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Champagne Over Sakura

Midtown Blossom

For a more upscale hanami experience head to Tokyo Midtown's spacious garden where champagne and special sakura-inspired meal plans prepared by chefs will be served throughout the day in a setting coming straight from a Manhattan movie scene.

Date

FRI, MAR. 18-SUN, APR. 17, 2022

Time

9:30 a.m.-12 a.m.

Location

Tokyo Midtown Garden, area alongside Sakura Avenue - Map

Fee

VARIED

Info

Recommended for: Girls' Day Out, Friends, Couples

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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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