This Week: At Home And Around Tokyo For January 9-15

Welcome to 2023! For this week's events, we roundup different festivals, flea markets and illuminations. Try something new and jumpstart the year on the right foot.

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For One Day Only

Yoyogi Park Big Flea Market

Out with the old and in with the used. For one day only, check out one of the biggest fleamarkets in Tokyo. Now's your chance to score some great vintage finds just a stone's throw away from Harajuku Station. Don't miss out and be prepared to get there early!

Date

Mon, Jan 9. 2023

Time

9 A.M. - 3 P.M.

Location

2-3 Jinnan, Shibuya City, Tokyo - Map

Fee

Free

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: FRIENDS, COUPLES, FAMILIES

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Winter Lights

Tokyo Dome City Winter Illumination

Tokyo Dome City is decorated in beautiful LED lights with illumination attraction resembling the Edo period and the essence of Japan. It's never too early to marvel at the sparkling lights with your loved ones!

Date

FRI, NOV.5 - MON, FEB. 28, 2023

Time

5 P.M. TO 12 A.M.

Location

TOKYO DOME CITY, 1-3 KORAKU, BUNKYO, TOKYO - Map

Fee

FREE

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: Couples, FRIENDS, Families, INSTAGRAMMERS

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Celebrate History and Culture

Balkan Caucasus Festival 2023

Learn more about Balkan and Caucasus culture at this weekend festival. Expect tons of performances, dancing and great eats all day long.

Date

Sat, Jan. 14- Sun, Jan. 15, 2023

Time

10 A.M. - 6 P.M.

Location

1-5-11 Jinnan, Shibuya City, Tokyo - Map

Fee

Free

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: FRIENDS, COUPLES, INSTAGRAMMERS, FAMILIES

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Year Of The Rabbit

New Year's Card (Nengajo) Exhibition

A beautiful display of new year greeting cards sent in from all over Japan will be exhibited to celebrate the new year. Each piece, made by children and adults, is unique and touched by a very creative artistic taste (as far as we can tell). During the exhibition period, there will also be an art event of Japanese lifestyle and culture.

Date

SAT, JAN. 7-SUN, JAN. 22, 2023

Time

10 A.M.-6 P.M.

Location

ATLIA KAWAGUCHI MUNICIPAL ART GALLERY, 1-76 NAMIKI MOTOMACHI, KAWAGUCHI-SHI, SAITAMA - Map

Fee

FREE!

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, TOURISTS, COUPLES, FRIENDS, ARTISTS

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Shining, Shimmering, Splendid

Blue Earth Garden

Bright illuminations in Saitama will add some extra holiday spirit to your Christmas gift shopping. What makes this market unique — other than the high-quality European-style goods and food — is the candle-making experience and teddy bear museum. A fun day out for all the family.

Date

NOW THROUGH SUN, FEB. 14 2023

Time

5 P.M. TO 12 P.M. (ILLUMINATION LIGHT UP)

Location

KEYAKI SQUARE 2F, SAITAMA SUPER ARENA, 10 SHINTOSHIN, CHUO, SAITAMA - Map

Fee

FREE!

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, FRIENDS, AND COUPLES

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A Live Art Battle

FudeRock 4

FudeRock is an art competition like no other. Amateurs and pros alike are welcome to enter and battle it out! From one on one live painting contests to . Have an art and culture filled weekend at Yoyogi Park.

Date

Sat, Jan. 14, 2023

Time

12 P.M. - 4 P.M.

Location

2-3 Jinnan, Shibuya City, Tokyo - Map

Fee

Free

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: ART LOVERS, FRIENDS, COUPLES

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© Photo by Photo by Kei Okano. Kato, Izumi. Untitled, 2020.

Plants, Peacocks And Parasites

Tokyo Art Scene: Journey to the Earth

Catch these exhibits while you can. Acquaint yourself with our earth through art. We introduce three exhibitions in Tokyo for you to visit during your free time.

Date

VARIOUS

Time

VARIOUS

Location

VARIOUS

Fee

VARIOUS

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: ART LOVERS, FRIENDS, COUPLES

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Date

ALL DAY

Time

ANYTIME

Location

ANYWHERE

Fee

FREE

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