This Week: At Home And Around Tokyo For February 6 – 12
Eat, Drink And Be Cozy
We're right around the corner from Valentine's Day and what better way to celebrate the occasion than by heading to different events happening all over Tokyo! From a Valentine's festival to skating at night, there's so much to do with your special someone.
Love Is All-Around
World Valentine's Festival
In Japan it's chocolate; in the U.S. and Europe, it’s a romantic dinner out or a surprise delivery of heart-shaped balloons and red roses. But how much do we know about how Valentine’s Day is celebrated in other parts of the world? Join this Yoyogi Park event to find out, as you fulfill all your senses' needs through good international food, crafts and special performances from across the world.
- Date
- SAT, FEB 11-SUN, FEB 12, 2023
- Time
- 10 A.M.-6 P.M.
- Location
- YOYOGI PARK EVENT PLAZA, 2-1 YOYOGI KAMIZONOCHO, SHIBUYA-KU, TOKYO - Map
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: COUPLES, FRIENDS
To Brie, Or Not To Brie
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. Pay just ¥500 for a taster plate with a choice of five out of 45 different selections of new wave natural cheese from Hokkaido. A variety of wines will also be available to complement the cheeses.
- Date
- FRI, FEB. 10-MON, FEB. 13, 2023
- Time
- 11 A.M.-8 P.M. (FRI-SAT) 11 A.M.-6 P.M. (MON)
- Location
- HIKARIE HALL HALL A, SHIBUYA HIKARIE 9F, 2-21-1 Shibuya, Tokyo - Map
- Fee
- FREE ENTRY
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: CHEESE LOVERS, FRIENDS, FAMILY
Scent Of Spring
Bunkyo Plum Festival
Before the sakura season kicks in, it's time to enjoy the plums and there's no better place to do so than at the Yushima Tenmangu Shrine in Tokyo's Bunkyo ward. The approximately 300 plum trees are just starting to bloom, inviting visitors for a pleasant sight and scent. There will be also various performances, including a karaoke competition, traditional Japanese dances, shamisen and of course, lots of food stalls!
- Date
- NOW THROUGH TUE, MARCH 8, 2023
- Time
- 8 A.M.-7:30 P.M.
- Location
- YUSHIMA TENMANGU SHRINE, 3-30-1 YUSHIMA BUNKYO-KU, TOKYO - Map
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, COUPLES, FLOWER PHOTOGRAPHERS, SOLO DATES
© Photo by Voices in Our HeadsPower Of Visuals
Yebisu International Festival For Art & Alternative Visions 2023
Held annually, Yebisu International Festival aims to gather and encourage creativity through visual art exhibitions, movies, and dance performances. With “Mapping The Invisible” 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 SAT, FEB. 19, 2023
- 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 ADMISSION, SOME PAID PROGRAMS
- Info
- Recommended for: Art fans, couples, and solo outings
© Photo by iStock: JacephotoKitchen Ambitions
Online Event: Tableware Festival
Join this online festival dedicated to tableware which offers everything from English-style to Japanese fine china. The festival welcomes British brands such as Aynsley, Japanese Kasamayaki porcelain, Venetian glassware and regional style china. Also at the venue will be presentations by celebrities on how they decorate their dining spaces with unique table settings. You can also purchase your favorite tableware.
- Date
- NOW THROUGH TUE FEB. 28, 2023
- Time
- 11 A.M.-7 P.M.
- Info
- Recommended For: People In Need of Interior Inspiration
© Photo by https://www.dokuten.jp/index.htmlSomething Unique
Special Exhibition: Poison
Instead of art, learn more about the different types of poison in this special exhibit by the National Museum of Nature and Science. Expect to learn findings by specialists in the fields of zoology, botany, geology, anthropology and engineering as they delve into poisons that exist everywhere in nature, minerals and artificial poisons.
- Date
- Now through Sun, Feb. 19, 2023 (CLOSED ON MON)
- Time
- 9 A.M. - 5 P.M. (OPEN UNTIL 7 P.M. ON SATURDAYS)
- Location
- 7-20 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo - Map
- Fee
- ¥2,000
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, FRIENDS, AND COUPLES
© Photo by www.yokohamajapan.comArt And Artificial Reality Combine
Art Link: Dance With Ghost
Each year the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse collaborates with an artist to help decorate their ice skating rink. This year, they've teamed up with contemporary artist Saito Yuya. The theme Saito chose is called Dance With Ghost which combines a 100 meter mural and an artificial reality experience.
- Date
- Now through Sun, Feb 19, 2023
- Time
- Weekdays: 1P.M.-8P.M. WEEKENDS: 11A.M.-8P.M.
- Location
- 1-1 Shinko, Naka Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa - Map
- Fee
- ¥700
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, FRIENDS, AND COUPLES
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- Date
- ALL DAY
- Time
- ANYTIME
- Location
- ANYWHERE
- Fee
- FREE
- Info
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