This Week: At Home And Around Tokyo For January 18-24
#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.
Winter Live
Online Event: Music For Isolation
With Rie Takeuchi on the baritone saxophone and Gideon Juckes on his tuba, this duo will be performing their first-ever online concert live from a 100-year-old Tokyo farmhouse. The concert will be performed in low lighting, with warmth and light from a wood fire. Enjoy a relaxing evening of live music from the comfort of your own home with loved ones.
- Date
- SAT, JAN. 23-TUE, JAN. 26, 2021
- Time
- LIVE FROM 6 P.M. (SATURDAY)
- Location
- ONLINE (SEE “MORE INFO” LINK) - Map
- Fee
- ¥1,500
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: MUSIC LOVERS
Momtrepreneurs
Learn The Behind The Scenes Of Building A Business At Home
Take a busy mother, add a great idea for a home-based business, mix in some hard work, season with social media and you might just have a momtrepreneur. We spoke to four international women in Japan who have turned their interests and passions into successful businesses. Take a read!
- Date
- WHENEVER YOU WANT
- Time
- ANY TIME
- Location
- ONLINE (SEE “MORE INFO” LINK)
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: MOMS, STUDENTS
Start Fresh
Follow Six Easy Steps To Uplift Yourself
We are living strange times lately, being stressed out by a situation that seems to change every day and a lot of uncertainty to it. It's the small changes that make the biggest difference: as a lot of us are taking the opportunity to question themselves about our life and habits, this might be just the right time to get your life back on track. See more info link.
- Date
- WHENEVER YOU WANT
- Time
- ANY TIME
- Location
- ONLINE (SEE “MORE INFO” LINK)
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: EVERYONE
Ultimate Guide To Pre-Childbirth
Do Some Pregnancy In Japan Reading
Here’s the perfect read for all our future Mamas! How much does it cost to give birth in Japan? How to find the right hospital? And where the heck do I find new mom friends in this huge city? We answer it all. The perfect time to study up while the bun cooks in the oven. See more info link.
- Date
- WHENEVER YOU WANT
- Time
- ANY TIME
- Location
- ONLINE (SEE “MORE INFO” LINK)
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: PREGNANT WOMAN, FUTURE PARENTS
Add To Your Reading List
Check Out Japanese Books To Kickstart 2021
Looking for some inspirational books to get you in the mood to embrace everything the new year has coming? 2020 is finally behind us and we can make new resolutions for the brand new 2021 in front of us. Resolutions are made to be broken but practicing some new habits and enjoying some fresh perspectives on life can get you going on the right note. Here are some Japanese books, from philosophy to fiction, to get you in the right frame of mind to begin the new year or anything else you’d like to start anew in 2021. See “more info” link.
- Date
- WHENEVER YOU WANT
- Time
- ANY TIME
- Location
- HOME
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: BOOKWORMS
Going Au Natural
Earth Garden Winter 2021
Earth Garden is a community festival held every season to remind us of the importance of keeping the earth clean and promoting an eco-friendly way of living. Expect outdoor live shows in addition to a large outdoor market selling organic food and products.
- Date
- SAT, JAN. 23-SUN, JAN. 24, 2021
- Time
- 10 A.M.-4 P.M.
- Location
- YOYOGI PARK ZELKOVA AVENUE, 2-3 JINNAN, SHIBUYA-KU, TOKYO - Map
- Fee
- FREE ENTRY
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, TOURISTS, COUPLES, FRIENDS
Dolphin Dance
Bright Crystal Night Performance
Spend a heartwarming time at Maxell Aqua Park’s night-only performance, where dolphins beautifully dance in a venue surrounded by stars and ornaments drawn up by projection mapping. There are five types of seasonal, limited menu items at the Coral Cafe Bar, where you can enjoy a drink while looking out at the aquarium. A starry night sky will color the exhibition area where illuminations and jellyfish unique to this season light up and dance along with the music.
- Date
- NOW THROUGH SUN, FEB. 28, 2020
- Time
- FROM 6 P.M.
- Location
- Maxell Aqua Park, 4−10−30 Takanawa, Minato City, Tokyo - Map
- Fee
- ¥2,300 (GENERAL)
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES WITH KIDS, COUPLES, FRIENDS
Culture in Action
Grand Sumo Tournament
Watching sumo on screen can never replicate the feeling of watching it live: it’s an experience of an ancient living culture. The first of the year’s six tournaments, the Tokyo Grand Sumo Tournament takes place throughout the month of January. Tickets can be purchased in advance or on the day—though for the latter you'll need to get their early to grab one of the arena seats. More information can be found on their website.
- Date
- NOW THROUGH SUN, JAN. 24, 2021
- Time
- FROM 1 P.M.
- Location
- RYOGOKU KOKUGIKAN, 1-3-28 YOKOAMI SUMIDA-KU TOKYO - Map
- Fee
- FROM ¥3,500 FOR ARENA SEATS
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, TOURISTS, SPORTS FANS
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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