This Week: At Home And Around Tokyo For May 23-29

The late spring flowers are blooming, the weather is warm, there's nothing that should keep you indoors this week! From a massive open-air festival to a variety of flower festivals, this weekend has plenty of events to keep you busy and satisfied! Enjoy!

Save The Beach, Save The Ocean

Greenroom Festival 2022

In an effort to save the ocean and beaches, this open-air festival or music, art and film brings in waves of exciting events to Yokohama once again. Sneak in a quick yoga session before grabbing some food at the food court and you start enjoying the live performances. Children can also dance it out at the Kid's Disco booth at the site. Greenroom's dazzling line up includes international and local musicians of all genres to bring you the ultimate relaxed festival experience.

Date

SAT, MAY 28-SUN, MAY 29, 2022

Time

From 12 p.m.

Location

YOKOHAMA RED BRICK WAREHOUSE, 1-1 SHINKO, NAKA-KU, YOKOHAMA, KANAGAWA - Map

Fee

¥12,000 (One day pass)

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: MUSIC FANS, PEOPLE WHO DON'T MIND THE CROWDS, PARTY LOVERS, FRIENDS, COUPLES, FAMILIES

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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

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: COUPLES, FRIENDS, FILM STUDENTS

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Peaceful Getaway

Koishikawa Korakuen Iris Festival

This is the second last weekend to see the stunning iris fields at this beautiful Japanese-style garden located right next to Tokyo Dome. The perfect peaceful getaway right in the heart of the city.

Date

Now through Sun, Jun. 5, 2022

Time

9 A.M.-5 P.M.

Location

KOISHIKAWA KORAKUEN GARDENS, 1-6-6 KORAKU, BUNKYO-KU, TOKYO - Map

Fee

¥300 (GENERAL)

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, COUPLES, INSTAGRAMMERS, FRIENDS

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The Ultimate After-Work Stress Relief

Jingu Stadium Night Yoga 2022

If you're looking to take advantage of the warm early summer nights in Tokyo, Jingu Stadium Night Yoga is the perfect event for you. The mastermind behind this relaxing event is Active Icon, a group of hyperactive enthusiasts who try to energize Tokyo through health-conscious activities and relaxation. If you wish to calm your mind and body while enjoying the evening breeze, bring a friend or two and enjoy this outdoor after-work experience. Register online in advance.

Date

MON, MAY 23, 2022

Time

7:30 P.M. - 8.30 P.M. (Doors open at 7 P.M.)

Location

Jingu Stadium, Kasumigaoka-machi 3-1, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo - Map

Fee

Free!

Info

Recommended for: Friends, Yogis, Stressed out folks

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Beer It On

Hibiya Spring Oktoberfest

Craving for beer and sausages? The iconic German festival is coming back to Symbol Promenade Park this spring! Enjoy a weekend full of imported German beer and live music. Eat, drink and sing your heart away — no one's gonna hear you anyways!

Date

Fri, May 20-Sat, May 28, 2022

Time

4 p.m.-9:30 p.m. (From 11 a.m. on Apr. 28)

Location

HIBIYA PARK, 1-6 HIBIIYA-KOEN, CHIYODA-KU, TOKYO - Map

Fee

¥500 entry

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: Foodies, COUPLES, FRIENDS

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Saturday In The Park

Tokyo Midtown: Open The Park

Soak up the sun at Tokyo Midtown's annual spring Open The Park event, a series of relaxed and fun open-air activities. On the agenda this year is a stunning decoration of some immense koi-nobori by 112 artists, a Street Art Museum, koinobori workshops for the kids, opportunities to read at the outdoor library, a Hawaii-inspired cafe and more. Grab your picnic basket and spend a day at the park!

Date

NOW THROUGH SUN, MAY. 29, 2022

Time

VARIOUS (SEE WEBSITE)

Location

Tokyo Midtown GRASS SQUARE, 9-7-1 AKASAKA, MINATO-KU, TOKYO - Map

Fee

FREE ENTRY

Info

Recommended for: Families, Friends, Art lovers, People who want to chill in the park

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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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Water Fronts

Online Event: Tokyo Minato Festival

In celebration of the Tokyo Port opening anniversary, the Tokyo Fire Department is holding a festival and presenting the firefighting pageant which includes water shooting fireboats and helicopters online and other water related shows. An exciting event for both children and adults to enjoy from home.

Date

NOW THROUGH THU, JUN. 30, 2022

Time

10 A.M.-5 P.M.

Location

ONLINE (SEE “MORE INFO” LINK)

Fee

FREE!

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES WITH KIDS, COUPLES, FRIENDS

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What are your plans for the weekend? If you’re organizing a fun or interesting event, or you know someone who is, contact us to get it listed!

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