This Week: At Home And Around Tokyo For August 2-8
#StaySafe #SaveLives
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.
Sport Meets Arts & Culture
Olympic Agora
The Olympic Agora at Tokyo 2020 is diverse and engaging, yet compact and adapted to the current environment to ensure a safe visitor experience. From iconic Olympic symbols and treasures displayed at an exhibition to artworks inspired by Olympism commissioned specially for the Olympic Agora, the program invites Tokyo residents and digital audiences alike to embrace Olympic culture and values.
- Date
- NOW THROUGH SUN, AUG. 15, 2021
- Time
- 10 A.M.-8 P.M.
- Location
- Coredo Muromachi, 2-2-1 Nihonbashi Muromachi, Chuo, Tokyo - Map
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- OLYMPIC FANS
It's Actually Happening
Watch The Tokyo 2020 Olympics
After many delays due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the Tokyo 2020 Olympics are finally happening. While many people in Japan are choosing to boycott the Olympics altogether, others were looking forward to seeing the games in person. Unfortunately, vaccinations are still slowly rolling out, and either at home on their television or computer will be their likely viewing experience. For those looking to catch the games, see the link for the most convenient (and official) ways you can watch the Olympics from home in Japan.
- Date
- NOW THROUGH MON, AUG. 9, 2021
- Time
- VARIOUS (SEE WEBSITE)
- Location
- HOME
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: SPORTS & OLYMPIC FANS
Someone's Reality
World Press Photo Exhibition
A photo exhibition depicting the gravity of some of the world's most severe conflicts and pressing issues, this eye-opening event brings together the award-winning works of 42 photographers divided into eight categories. As difficult as it is to take in, this is a must-see exhibition for all of us.
- Date
- NOW THROUGH MON, AUG. 9, 2021
- Time
- 10 A.M.-6 P.M.
- Location
- TOKYO METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF PHOTOGRAPHY, 1-13-2 MITA, MEGURO, TOKYO - Map
- Fee
- ¥1,000 (GENERAL)
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: PHOTOJOURNALISTS, JOURNALISTS, PEOPLE WHO WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT WHAT'S GOING ON IN THE WORLD
© Photo by tokyotower.co.jpCount 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
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
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
Tales That Will Keep You Up At Night
Have An Online Ghost Story Night With Friends
If you high-key like when chills run down your spine, especially during hot summers, let us introduce to you Yūrei—the vast category of Japanese folklore which includes internationally famous legends about revengeful and spiteful ghosts. These Japanese ghost stories are sorrowful and uncanny, and probably will make you feel uneasy. Perfect for a night of online horror story telling!
- Date
- WHENEVER YOU WANT
- Time
- ANY TIME
- Location
- HOME
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: GHOST FANS
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
Kids’ Imaginations Run Wild
Cool Down At A Mud Park
Children love playing at so-called ‘mud parks’ where they have the rare freedom to create unique, ever-changing play spaces all of their own. Summer is a great time of year to let your kids loose at an adventure playground—and the free entry just can’t be beat! See “more info” link.
- Date
- WHENEVER YOU WANT
- Time
- ANY TIME
- Location
- VARIOUS
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES WITH KIDS
Attending any of these events? Send us photos through Facebook or Instagram for a chance to be published on the site. #SavvyTokyo
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