This Week: At Home And Around Tokyo For February 15-21
#StayHome #SaveLives
Covid-19 continues to play a threat across Japan through 2021, especially in Tokyo. For the sake of yourself and others, we highly suggest that you take precautions when leaving your home. To keep entertained, check out our recommendations of things you can do at home during this global crisis, alongside a few events happening around the city.
To Brie, Or Not To Brie
Online Event: Hokkaido Cheese
See how Hokkaido's natural cheeses have evolved in a variety of ways. Try out a variety of cheeses that have been made using a tradition built by its predecessors and a production method that makes use of the climate. Buy yourself a taster plate with different selections of new wave natural cheeses from Hokkaido. Grab a bottle of wine to complement the cheeses and enjoy a Hokkaido cheese taste at home.
- Date
- FROM THU, FEB. 18, 2021
- Time
- ALL DAY (SEE ONLINE SCHEDULE)
- Location
- HOME
- Fee
- FREE (CHEESE SETS VARY IN PRICE)
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: CHEESE LOVERS, FRIENDS, FAMILY
Dance On!
Yokohama Dance Collection 2021
Held for the 26th time, Yokohama Dance Collection’s is a dance-inspired event which introduces premieres by cross-disciplinary artists active on the global stage and newly created and re-created works by leading Japanese dance choreographers. Head down to Yokohama to participate in a workshop or watch performance screenings online too.
- Date
- NOW THROUGH SUN, FEB. 21, 2021
- Time
- VARIES DEPENDING ON THE PROGRAM
- Location
- YOKOHAMA RED BRICK WAREHOUSE NO.1, 1-1 SHIN MINATO, NAKA-KU, YOKOHAMA - Map
- Fee
- VARIES DEPENDING ON THE PROGRAM
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: DANCE LOVERS
Two Parallel Lives
Musical: Marie Antoinette
This weekend is the last chance to watch the musical performance following the colliding story of the infamous Queen of France and Margrid Arnaud, a poor woman. The musical will feature a strong cast with Mari Hanafusa and Rena Sasamoto as Marie Antoinette, Sonim and Natsumi Kon as Margrid Arnaud and Mario Tashiro and Shouma Kai as Axel von Fersen.
- Date
- NOW THROUGH SUN, FEB. 21, 2021
- Time
- VARIOUS (SEE WEBSITE)
- Location
- TOKYU THEATRE ORB, SHIBUYA HIKARIE 11F, 2-21-1 SHIBUYA, SHIBUYA-KU, TOKYO - Map
- Fee
- ¥4,500-¥13,500
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: MUSICAL FANS, DATES, FRIENDS, FAMILY
Power Of Visuals
Yebisu International Festival For Art & Alternative Visions 2021
Held annually since 2009, Yebisu International Festival aims to gather and encourage creativity through visual art exhibitions, movies, and dance performances. With “E-Motion Graphics” as this year’s theme, the event welcomes artists and expressionists from around the world who will be showcasing their works of art in various forms, including exhibitions, film screenings, live shows, workshops and more.
- Date
- NOW THROUGH SUN, FEB. 21, 2021
- Time
- 10 A.M.-8 P.M. (LAST DAY UNTIL 6 P.M.)
- Location
- TOKYO PHOTOGRAPHIC ART MUSEUM, EBISU GARDEN PLACE, 1-13-3 MITA, MEGURO, TOKYO, AND OTHERS - Map
- Fee
- FREE ENTRY
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: ART FANS, COUPLES, AND SOLO OUTINGS
World Of Fantasy
Czech Animation
Watch charming Czech animations from the 1960s-1980s. During the communist era of Czechoslovakia, artists were strictly regulated from freely expressing themselves. Artists who were hungry for creation poured their talents and passion into the loophole of animation for children. You can watch a variety of these short films that can be enjoyed by all ages at the Shibuya Uplink daily screening. Reserve your seats online in advance.
- Date
- NOW THROUGH THU, FEB. 25, 2021
- Time
- VARIOUS (SEE WEBSITE)
- Location
- UPLINK SHIBUYA, 37−18 Udagawacho, Shibuya City, Tokyo - Map
- Fee
- GENERAL: ¥1,500
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: ARTISTS, THOSE IN NEED OF A THERAPEUTIC SESSION
A New Year Spectacle
China Town's Chinese New Year 2021
Held for the 35th time, Yokohama Chinatown's Chinese New Year celebration is now a popular annual tourist destination. While the famous New Year countdown is now over, you can still tour around to see the spectacular lantern works. Happy New Year to everyone celebrating the Chinese style!
- Date
- NOW THROUGH FRI, FEB. 26, 2021
- Time
- VARIES DEPENDING ON EVENTS (SEE WEBSITE)
- Location
- AROUND YOKOHAMA CHINATOWN AREAS, YAMASHITACHO, NAKA, YOKOHAMA, KANAGAWA - Map
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: ANYONE INTERESTED IN CHINA, ANYONE AFTER CULTURAL ADVENTURES AND GREAT FOOD, INSTAGRAMMERS
Lay It All Out
Create A Vision Board
Now that we're a couple of weeks into the year, how are you doing on your new year's resolutions? Made popular by the book and film "The Secret," vision boards are a great way to map out your dreams and goals through a visual representation, which can help to keep you on track to succeed in your 2021 resolutions.
- Date
- WHENEVER YOU WANT
- Time
- ANY TIME
- Location
- HOME
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: EVERYONE
Be The Chef
Attempt A Savvy Tokyo Recipe
Why not take this opportunity to work on your cooking skills? Cooking can be extremely therapeutic and a great form of self-care. Check out the long list of delicious recipes on our site. From traditional Japanese dishes to international treats with an oriental twist, there’s something for everyone! Find something you’d like to try and give it a go! See “more info” link.
- Date
- WHENEVER YOU WANT
- Time
- ANY TIME
- Location
- YOUR KITCHEN
- Fee
- INGREDIENTS
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: EVERYONE, HOME CHEFS, THOSE LOOKING TO TRY NEW THINGS
For School, Emergencies And Around The Home
Study Some Useful Kanji
Moving to and setting up in a new country can be hard enough without having to figure out the everyday basics we’ve probably never thought twice about doing back home. Here are some basic kanji and kana to help demystify some of those tasks.
- Date
- WHENEVER YOU WANT
- Time
- ANY TIME
- Location
- HOME
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: EVERYONE
Spice It Up
Try Redecorating Your Home
There are plenty of house décor items available in the market, ranging from as low as ¥100, to as lavish as ¥10,000. Depending on your budget, there are many ways to tackle the process of decorating your dwelling without breaking the bank. See “more info” link.
- Date
- WHENEVER YOU WANT
- Time
- ANY TIME
- Location
- HOME
- Fee
- VARIED
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: EVERYONE
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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