This Week: At Home And Around Tokyo For March 22-28

The coronavirus and its variants look to be a continued threat across Japan through 2021, especially in Tokyo. For the sake of yourself and others, we strongly suggest that you take necessary precautions when leaving your home. To stay entertained, check out our recommendations of things you can do at home during this global crisis, alongside a few events happening around the city.

Kawaii!

Online Event: Anime Japan 2021

Loved all over the world, this event is everything anime. Many of us were sad to see it canceled last year due to the pandemic. This year it is back online and will be streamed in seven countries and regions. One of Japan's biggest anime conventions, Anime Japan exhibits many of the country's most beloved anime shows and manga comics and how they are made/produced. This year's theme is 'connection', let's celebrate the greatness of anime together!

Date

SAT, MAR. 27 - SUN, MAR. 28, 2021

Time

VARIOUS (SEE WEBSITE)

Location

ONLINE (SEE “MORE INFO” LINK)

Fee

¥6,100 (TWO DAY TICKET)

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: FRIENDS, ANIME OTAKU

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Night Grass Kick

Online Event: Shinagawa Season Kick Boxing

Make some space, grab a bottle of water and join a friendly online crowd for a public kickboxing lesson. This is an exercise program that allows you to participate safely and securely from your home using the Zoom app that can be accessed on both a phone and computer. Move your body at home and feel refreshed both physically and mentally!

Date

WED, MAR. 24, 2021

Time

7:40 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Location

ONLINE (SEE “MORE INFO” LINK)

Fee

Free!

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: THOSE WHO NEED TO KICK THE STRESS, COUPLES, FRIENDS

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#SafeSakura

Safe Sakura Photo Contest

For 2021 we want to see how you celebrate sakura whilst social distancing and staying safe from covid. Tag your best socially distanced sakura-inspired photo or home hanami picnic with #SafeSakura for a chance to be featured on our Instagram! Follow @SavvyTokyo and add a caption describing your submission. Not much of a photographer? That’s all good! You can enter our contest with anything sakura-inspired. We look forward to seeing your amazing submissions, just make sure to stay safe and avoid the crowds!

Date

NOW THROUGH Sat, Apr. 17, 2021

Time

ANY TIME

Location

ONLINE (SEE “MORE INFO” LINK)

Fee

FREE!

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: INSTAGRAMMERS, PHOTOGRAPHERS, FAMILIES

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Magical Sakura

Sakura Festival Nihonbashi

Nihonbashi has a mission to become the capital's coolest sakura viewing venue and, we must say, it's getting quite close. This festival features a series of sakura-themed events: from projection mapping, light-up, sakura-special food and drink menus and more! A must-see is the Nihonbashi Sakura Gate—a magical entry to the area, which has the entire street turned into a sakura-filled river, with a sky of countless sakura-colored strips of paper. As a measure against coronavirus, some events might get canceled, please check their website for more information.

Date

NOW THROUGH SUN, APRIL 11, 2021

Time

VARIES UPON EVENT

Location

NIHONBASHI AREA, 2-2-1 NIHONBASHI MUROMACHI, CHUO-KU, TOKYO - Map

Fee

FREE!

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: PHOTOGRAPHERS, FAMILIES, FRIENDS, AND COUPLES

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Japan As Seen From The Ocean

Fujifilm Square Photo Exhibition

Japan is an island country surrounded by the ocean. The ocean that is close and essential to those of us living in this country is facing various crises now. The exhibition attempts to re-explore the ocean surrounding the Japanese archipelago through photographs.

Date

Now through Thu, April 1, 2021

Time

10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Location

FUJIFILM SQUARE, 7-3 Akasaka, 9-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo - Map

Fee

Free!

Info

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

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Champagne Over Sakura

Midtown Blossom Lounge

For a more upscale hanami experience head to Tokyo Midtown's spacious garden where Chandon champagne and special sakura-inspired meal plans prepared by chefs at The Ritz-Carlton will be served throughout the day in a setting coming straight from a Manhattan movie scene. Book the

Date

Now through Sun, April 18, 2021

Time

12 p.m.-8 p.m.

Location

Tokyo Midtown Garden, area alongside Sakura Avenue - Map

Fee

VARIED

Info

Recommended for: Girls' Day Out, Friends, Couples

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Seasonal Blossoms

Hanami Picnics At Home

The sakura around the city has finally started to begin to bloom. Although in most areas it may still be a little early, walking around in search of the cities secret sakura spots is a fun way to spend the weekend. Head to the store on your way home and prepare yourself a home hanami picnic with some sakura snacks and hanami decorations. #SafeSakura

Date

THROUGHOUT MARCH 2021

Time

WHENEVER YOU LIKE!

Location

VARIOUS

Fee

VARIED

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, COUPLES, FRIENDS, FOODIES, SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCERS

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Be The Chef

Attempt A Savvy Tokyo Recipe

Why not take this opportunity to work on your cooking skills? Cooking can be extremely therapeutic and a great form of self-care. Check out the long list of delicious recipes on our site. From traditional Japanese dishes to international treats with an oriental twist, there’s something for everyone! Find something you’d like to try and give it a go! See “more info” link.

Date

WHENEVER YOU WANT

Time

ANY TIME

Location

YOUR KITCHEN

Fee

INGREDIENTS

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: EVERYONE, HOME CHEFS, THOSE LOOKING TO TRY NEW THINGS

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Attending any of these events? Send us photos through Facebook or Instagram for a chance to be published on the site. #SavvyTokyo