This Week: At Home And Around Tokyo For August 8-14

This week is all about enjoying summer without the heat that comes along with it. Whether you're listening to Jazz artists or exploring a different part of Tokyo, there's still so much left to do after the sun goes down.

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Jazzy Days

2022 Sumida Street Jazz Festival Zero

Aiming to promote Sumida as Tokyo's No.1 music city, this annual festival gathers bands performing jazz and other genres on three different stages: Sumida Triphony Hall, Sumida Park Theater and at Oyokogawa Water Park Event Square. This is the first year the event is being held after being on hiatus since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic with plans to host two day event in October.

Date

SUN, Aug.14, 2022

Time

11 a.m. - 6:40 p.m.

Location

1-2-3 Kinshi, Sumida City, Tokyo 130-0013 - Map

Fee

Free!

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RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, COUPLES, JAZZ FANS

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City Breeze

Midtown Summer 2022

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 traditional Japanese summertime 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

FRI, JUL. 15-SUN, AUG. 28, 2022

Time

DIGITAL ART GARDEN: 5 P.M.-11 P.M., FOG: 3 P.M.-11 P.M.

Location

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

Fee

FREE!

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RECOMMENDED FOR: FRIENDS, FAMILIES, COUPLES, TOURISTS

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Summer in Full Wing

Eco Edo Nihonbashi Festival

Head over to Nihonbashi for some summer feels. Savor traditional Japanese sweets as you stroll the streets of this historic district donned in a kimono. You can also take the night cruise, see 200 wind chimes line the streets leading up to Fukutoku Shrine and spend time cooling down at the Immersive Museum. Experience summer to the fullest with a day around Nihonbashi.

Date

Fri, JUL. 8-Mon, Sep. 4, 2022

Time

11 A.M. - 8 P.M.

Location

AROUND JR NIHONBASHI STATION AND OTHER - Map

Fee

FREE!

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RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, KIDS, COUPLES, INSTAGRAMMERS

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Fashion up close

See LV

To celebrate the luxury brand's 160 year history, Louis Vuitton has come up with a traveling exhibit that aims to immerse attendees into the world of LV. You'll learn more about their iconic monogram, bags and latest collection. Event goers must make prior reservations at no extra cost via the Line app.

Date

Fri, Jul. 8-Sun, Aug. 21, 2022

Time

11 A.M.-8 P.M. (LAST ADMISSION AT 7:30P.M.)

Location

Grass Square, TOKYO MIDTOWN - Map

Fee

FREE! (RESERVATION REQUIRED)

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RECOMMENDED FOR: FRIENDS, COUPLES, TOURISTS

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Disney's Best

Disney's Live A Cappella Concert Experience

If you’re a Disney-lover this live a cappella performance is a must-see! The special show will feature everyone's favorite Disney sounds from various Disney movies such as Frozen, Tangled, Mulan and so much more! The instruments are left on the sidelines for this show: voices exclusively create the magical music for a Disney concert like never before. The show is available this week only so get in quick!

Date

FRI,AUG. 5 - SUN,AUG. 25,2022

Time

VARIOUS (SEE WEBSITE)

Location

TOKYU THEATRE ORB, SHIBUYA HIKARIE 11F, 2-21-1 SHIBUYA, SHIBUYA-KU, TOKYO - Map

Fee

¥5,800-¥14,800

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RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, KIDS, DISNEY LOVERS, MUSICAL FANS

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For the Future

Satoshi Kako: What I Wanted to Convey to Children

Enter the world of children's book author Satoshi Kako in this latest exhibit. Over his lifetime Kako created 600 artworks, most of which were picture books for children. Here you can view Kako's earliest work, animated shows centering on his life after experiencing the war and learn the origin behind his best selling books.

Date

SAT, JUL. 16 - SUN, SEP. 4, 2022 (CLOSED TUE, JUL. 26)

Time

10 A.M. - 6 P.M. (UP TO 9:00 P.M. ON FRI AND SAT)

Location

Bunkamura Museum, 2-24-1 Dogenzaka, Shibuya City, Tokyo - Map

Fee

CHILDREN FREE (ADULT: ¥1,400)

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: FRIENDS, COUPLES, FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN

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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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Date

ALL DAY

Time

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Location

ANYWHERE

Fee

FREE

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