This Week: At Home And Around Tokyo For August 16-22

The coronavirus situation continues across Japan, especially in Tokyo. For the sake of yourself and others, we recommend that you take whatever precautions necessary when leaving your home. To keep you entertained, we have some recommendations for things you can do at home this week, along with a few events happening online and around the city.

Welcome To Sado Island

Online Event: Earth Celebration 2021

Every year since 1988, the rich natural splendour of Sado has set the stage for arts and culture festival Earth Celebration (EC). Hosted by world-renowned taiko ensemble Kodo and its home, Sado Island, EC seeks an alternative global culture through musical and cultural collaborations with artists and festivalgoers from around the world. In light of the spread of COVID-19 in Japan, the EC 2021 Harbour Concerts will be held online only. See website for more details.

Date

SAT, AUG. 21 - SUN, AUG. 22, 2021

Time

9 A.M. - 10 P.M.

Location

ONLINE (SEE “MORE INFO” LINK)

Fee

¥2,500–4,000

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: MUSIC LOVERS, FAMILIES, FRIENDS, COUPLES

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City Breeze

Midtown Art Palette

Tokyo Midtown once again shows us what it's like to be the coolest event organizer in a city that already has it all. This summer, stop by at Midtown in Roppongi for an experience of diverse art scenes right in the heart of Tokyo: From a digital art space surrounded by mist at night to foot bathing in a brook to windchime-filled walls and cafes. A great place to bring friends to if they're visiting you in town.

Date

NOW THROUGH FRI, SEP. 17, 2021

Time

VARIOUS (SEE WEBSITE)

Location

TOKYO MIDTOWN, 9-7-1 AKASAKA, MINATO-KU, TOKYO - Map

Fee

FREE!

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: FRIENDS, FAMILIES, COUPLES, TOURISTS

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From Brooklyn, New York

Exhibition: Kaws Tokyo First

At the long-awaited large-scale exhibition for Kaws, more than 150 works will be exhibited. Kaws' visual will approach covering both the areas of commercial art and fine art. Through art, statues, products, etc., they will trace the unique trajectory of art production and its significance in art history.

Date

NOW THROUGH MON, OCT. 11, 2021

Time

10 A.M. – 8 P.M.

Location

MORI ARTS CENTER GALLERY, 52F/53F, ROPPONGI HILLS MORI TOWER, 6-10-1 ROPPONGI, MINATO-KU, TOKYO - Map

Fee

¥2,500 (Weekdays), ¥2,800 (Weekends)

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: FANS OF MODERN ART, COUPLES, SOLO DATES, FRIENDS

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Unleash Your Child’s Creativity

Tokyo Coding Club Summer Stem 2021

Tokyo Coding Club will be providing overnight summer camps this year in and outside of Tokyo by partnering with hotels in Hakuba, Nagano Prefecture and Myoko, Niigata Prefecture to offer science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) classes in programming, robotics, design, animation and video editing combined with outdoor activities. Lessons and activities will be conducted in English by professional instructors. This isn’t just a normal STEM camp, it’s an experience unlike any other. Registrations are now open!

Date

From June To September 2021

Time

Camps run 6 days, 5 nights

Location

Hakuba, Myoko, Central Tokyo

Fee

From ¥186,000

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES WITH KIDS AGED 7-18

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Learn Through Play

Kids Workshops in Roppongi Hills

Hosting various types of kids workshops, Roppongi Hills sure knows how to win the hearts of children. From making parfaits to arranging unique terrariums to taking part in a lego space challenge and learning all about iPS cells, these workshops will surely help foster creativity and imagination in the young. This year over 30 of the workshops will also be available online where kids can participate from home.

Date

TUE, AUG. 10-MON, AUG. 23, 2021

Time

VARIOUS (SEE WEBSITE FOR DETAILS OF EACH WORKSHOP)

Location

ROPPONGI HILLS, 6-10-1 ROPPONGI, MINATO-KU, TOKYO - Map

Fee

FREE!

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: KIDS, FAMILIES, CREATIVE MINDS

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© Photo by tokyotower.co.jp

Count The Stars

Tokyo Tower's Milky Way Illumination

Have you ever dreamed of watching the Milky Way unveil before your eyes across the night sky? Well, this summer, although not exactly the actual thing, you can see this in the heart of Tokyo. This weekend, follow the 600-step, star-studded outer staircase up to Tokyo Tower’s main observatory for a 360°-Milky Way illumination. Inspired by the Tanabata love story legend, this is the perfect place to take that special someone out this summer.

Date

Now through Sun, Sep. 26, 2021

Time

9 A.M.-11 P.M.

Location

TOKYO TOWER, FIRST FLOOR OF MAIN OBSERVATORY, 4-2-8, SHIBAKOEN, MINATO-KU, TOKYO - Map

Fee

¥1,200 (GENERAL)

Info

Recommended for: Couples, Families, Friends, Instagrammers

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Worth The Climb

Takao Beer Mount

Just a short walk from the end of the Mount Takao cable car station, the Mount Takao Beer Mount will open again this year at an observation facility with an altitude of 488 meters. There will be all-you-can-drink beer, wine 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 FRI, OCT 15, 2021

Time

1 P.M. - 8 P.M.

Location

BEER MOUNT, 2205 TAKAOMACHI, HACHIOJI, TOKYO - Map

Fee

MEN: ¥3,900 WOMEN: ¥3,700

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: FRIENDS AND FAMILIES

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Cocktail Anyone?

Become A Home Bartender And Sip Summer Cocktails

Who needs a drink? We all do. Check out Savvy Sips and become the best home-bartender ever. Unwind while sipping a delicious and terribly simple to make Japanese inspired Paloma cocktail. What better way to take the edge off during this stressful time. See “more info” link.

Date

WHENEVER YOU WANT

Time

ANY TIME

Location

HOME

Fee

VARIED

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: ADULTS WHO NEED A REFRESHING BREAK

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