This Week: At Home And Around Tokyo For July 5-11

The coronavirus situation continues across Japan, especially in Tokyo. For the sake of yourself and others, we recommend that you take whatever precautions necessary when leaving your home. To keep you entertained, we have some recommendations for things you can do at home this week, along with a few events happening online and around the city.

Unleash Your Child’s Creativity

Tokyo Coding Club Summer Stem 2021

Tokyo Coding Club will be providing overnight summer camps this year in and outside of Tokyo by partnering with hotels in Hakuba, Nagano Prefecture and Myoko, Niigata Prefecture to offer science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) classes in programming, robotics, design, animation and video editing combined with outdoor activities. Lessons and activities will be conducted in English by professional instructors. This isn’t just a normal STEM camp, it’s an experience unlike any other. Registrations are now open!

Date

From June To September 2021

Time

Camps run 6 days, 5 nights

Location

Hakuba, Myoko, Central Tokyo

Fee

From ¥186,000

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES WITH KIDS AGED 7-18

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Love And Stars

Shonan Hiratsuka Tanabata Festival

The Shonan Star Mall shopping area will be decorated with large colorful streamers that cascade from the ceiling, making it an amazing photo spot. All stalls and road blockage has been canceled but definitely still worth visiting for the colorful tanabata view.

Date

NOW THROUGH SAT, JUL. 31, 2021

Time

ALL DAY (SEE ONLINE SCHEDULE)

Location

THE AREA AROUND JR HIRATSUKA STATION'S NORTH EXIT - Map

Fee

FREE!

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RECOMMENDED FOR: COUPLES, FAMILIES, SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCERS, MATSURI FANS

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Walk The Light

Tanabata Washi Candle Night

Organized by a group of university students for a project called We Love Japan this spectacular event features 3,500 candles placed in paper lanterns, which are lined to form a Milky Way path toward Zojoji Temple. Each lantern carries a handwritten message, a wish, or a drawing, written by children at welfare facilities in Tokyo and Tohoku. Come witness the lights and make your own wish as you walk the Milky Way!

Date

TUE, JULY 6-WED, JULY 7, 2021

Time

6 P.M.-9 P.M.

Location

ZOJOJI TEMPLE, 4-7-35 SHIBAKOEN, MINATO, TOKYO - Map

Fee

FREE!

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: COUPLES, FRIENDS, INSTAGRAMMERS

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Cool And Healing

Exhibition: Penguins & Goldfish 2021

Goldfish have been familiar to the common people since the Edo period as one of the cooling symbols of summer in Japan. This exhibition will focus on the color and shape of goldfish alongside cute penguins. The works of aesthetic fishy imagery and illustrations will not only capture the beauty of summer but also cool us down during the hot and humid weather.

Date

NOW THROUGH SUN, JUL. 11, 2021

Time

11 A.M.-7 P.M.

Location

TODAYS GALLERY STUDIO, 5-27-6 ASAKUSABASHI, TAITO CITY, TOKYO - Map

Fee

¥600 (UNDER 3 FREE)

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: ARTISTS, THOSE IN NEED OF A THERAPEUTIC SESSION

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Tasty Festival

Tokyo Tower Taiwan Festival 2021

Held to celebrate the the summer ahead, Tokyo Tower will be physically transformed into a mini Taiwan, inviting visitors to explore the region's best in food, culture and arts.

Date

NOW THROUGH SUN, JUL. 11, 2021

Time

11 A.M.-8 P.M.

Location

TOKYO TOWER, 4-2-8 Shibakoen, Minato, Tokyo - Map

Fee

¥900 (COMES WITH PINEAPPLE AND ECO BAG)

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, COUPLES, FRIENDS, FOODIES, INSTAGRAMMERS, PEOPLE WHO LOVE TAIWAN

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Our Planet, Our Responsibility

Online Event: Eco Life Fair 2021

The largest eco-themed event held by the Japanese Ministry of the Environment, this fair features online eco-friendly workshops and performances by idol groups. Held to raise awareness of the importance of caring for our planet, this one is a fun event for the whole family.

Date

NOW THROUGH SAT, JUL. 31, 2021

Time

VARIOUS (SEE WEBSITE)

Location

ONLINE (SEE “MORE INFO” LINK)

Fee

Free!

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, CHILDREN, EXTRACURRICULAR SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

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Bloom In Sea

Flower Aquarium by Naked

Watch the lushest flowers bloom under the sea for a digital visual celebration of life and beauty. The highlight of the event will be the two dolphin performances, which combine extravagant light shows, flower illuminations and spectacular music. The rest of the aquarium will also be covered in flowers, including the 9-meter-wide and 35-meter-deep jellyfish zone. You can even get flower aquarium-inspired drinks at the adjoining café.

Date

NOW THROUGH SUN, AUG 1, 2021

Time

10 A.M.- 7:30 P.M.

Location

AQUA PARK SHINAGAWA, 4-10-30 TAKANAWA, MINATO-KU, TOKYO - Map

Fee

¥2,300 (GENERAL)

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, FRIENDS, COUPLES, INSTAGRAMMERS

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Someone's Reality

World Press Photo Exhibition

A photo exhibition depicting the gravity of some of the world's most severe conflicts and pressing issues, this eye-opening event brings together the award-winning works of 42 photographers divided into eight categories. As difficult as it is to take in, this is a must-see exhibition for all of us.

Date

NOW THROUGH MON, AUG. 9, 2021

Time

10 A.M.-6 P.M.

Location

TOKYO METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF PHOTOGRAPHY, 1-13-2 MITA, MEGURO, TOKYO - Map

Fee

¥1,000 (GENERAL)

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: PHOTOJOURNALISTS, JOURNALISTS, PEOPLE WHO WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT WHAT'S GOING ON IN THE WORLD

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