This Week: At Home And Around Tokyo For June 20-26

The week is all about embracing culture—traditional and international—and celebrating originality in all its artistic forms. Explore the world through music and gourmet, climb a mountain and treat yourself or even look up into a milky way illumination. Enjoy!

Eat All Over The Globe

World Gourmet & Music Festival

A celebration of music and food from all over the world, you can get a chance to try various dishes from around the world without stepping out of the country. Enjoy a variety of cultural dances and live music performances while indulging in delicious international cuisines.

Date

SAT, JUN. 25-SUN, JUN. 26, 2022

Time

10 A.M.-7 P.M.

Location

YOYOGI EVENT SQUARE, 2-2-3 JINNAN, SHIBUYA-KU, TOKYO - Map

Fee

FREE!

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RECOMMENDED FOR: FRIENDS, COUPLES, FAMILIES, FOODIES, MUSIC FANS

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Count The Stars

Tokyo Tower's Milky Way Illumination

Have you ever dreamed of watching the Milky Way unveil before your eyes across the night sky? Well, this summer, although not exactly the actual thing, you can see this in the heart of Tokyo. This weekend, follow the 600-step, star-studded outer staircase up to Tokyo Tower’s main observatory for a 360° Milky Way illumination. Inspired by the Tanabata love story legend, this is the perfect place to take that special someone out this summer.

Date

Now through Sun, Sep. 4, 2022

Time

9 A.M.-11 P.M.

Location

TOKYO TOWER, FIRST FLOOR OF MAIN OBSERVATORY, 4-2-8, SHIBAKOEN, MINATO-KU, TOKYO - Map

Fee

¥1,200 (GENERAL)

Info

Recommended for: Couples, Families, Friends, Instagrammers

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Worth The Climb

Takao Beer Mount

Just a short walk from the end of the Mount Takao cable car station, the Mount Takao Beer Mount will open again this year at an observation facility with an altitude of 488 meters. There will be all-you-can-drink beer, wine and cocktails available for up to 90 minutes and an all-you-can-eat buffet, too! To prevent the spread of the coronavirus, all guests are asked to wear masks, disinfect their hands and follow social distancing protocols. All workers will be equipped with masks and face shields.

Date

NOW THROUGH SAT, OCT 15, 2022

Time

1 P.M.-9 P.M.

Location

BEER MOUNT, 2205 TAKAOMACHI, HACHIOJI, TOKYO - Map

Fee

¥4,200 (ADULTS)

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: FRIENDS AND FAMILIES

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Scent Of Spring

Kyu-Furukawa Gardens Rose Festival

Take a pleasant stroll amid plenty of beautiful roses at this Western-style Japanese garden. The venue is well known for its infusion of Eastern and Western aesthetics; the western-style building brings back the 1900s British taste, while the Japanese garden reflects the authenticity of the Wa spirit. All of this at the sight and scent of gorgeous roses!

Date

Now through Thu, June 30, 2022

Time

9 A.M. - 5 P.M.

Location

KYU-FURUKAWA GARDENS, 1 NISHIGAHARA, KITA-KU, TOKYO - Map

Fee

¥150 (GENERAL), ¥70 (OVER 65)

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: NATURE LOVERS, FLOWER PHOTOGRAPHERS, DATES

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A Voyage Of Discovery

EU Film Days 2022

EU Film Days is a festival that brings the best of European cinema to audiences in Japan. This year's featured films, many of which shown for the first time in Japan, have been chosen in order to exhibit the wide range of film-making talent in the European Union as well as to showcase the EU’s cultural diversity and vibrancy. Check the schedule for details on each film.

Date

Sat, May 28 - Thu, Jun. 23, 2022

Time

DEPENDS ON SCREENING (SEE SCHEDULE)

Location

NATIONAL FILM ARCHIVE OF JAPAN, 3-7-6 KYOBASHI, CHUO-KU, TOKYO - Map

Fee

SINGLE TICKET: ¥520, ELEMENTARY AND JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: ¥100

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RECOMMENDED FOR: COUPLES, FRIENDS, FILM STUDENTS

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For The Much Needed Mom Talks

Make Some Mom Friends

Mama-tomo, a word combining mama (mom) and tomodachi (friend), means a relationship that you have established with another mom via your kids. Check out five ‘hotspots’ for making mama-tomo in your neighborhood!

Date

WHENEVER YOU WANT

Time

ANY TIME

Location

VARIED

Fee

FREE!

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: MOMS

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Tales That Will Keep You Up At Night

Have An Online Ghost Story Night With Friends

If you high-key like when chills run down your spine, especially during hot summers, let us introduce to you Yūrei—the vast category of Japanese folklore which includes internationally famous legends about revengeful and spiteful ghosts. These Japanese ghost stories are sorrowful and uncanny, and probably will make you feel uneasy. Perfect for a night of online horror story telling!

Date

WHENEVER YOU WANT

Time

ANY TIME

Location

HOME

Fee

FREE!

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: GHOST FANS

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Add To Your Reading List

Check Out Japanese Books to Enjoy This Summer

Visions of summer holidays often include a beach, a book and a cocktail, but even if your summer vacation is still a long way ahead, there’s always room for a great Japanese read or two. Here are six of our very favorite Japanese summer reads. See more info link.

Date

WHENEVER YOU WANT

Time

ANY TIME

Location

HOME

Fee

FREE!

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: BOOKWORMS

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