This Week: At Home And Around Tokyo For May 24-30

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.

Exceptional Parenting Program

Online Event: Raising Bilingual Children

How can parents plan for success in bilingual language development? In this workshop, speech and language pathologist, Marsha Rosenberg will share information on bilingual language development and strategies for helping kids learn two or more languages. Join from home via the Zoom.

Date

TUE, MAY 25, 2021

Time

FROM 10 A.M.

Location

ONLINE (ZOOM) - Map

Fee

Free. (Donations appreciated)

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RECOMMENDED FOR: PARENTS

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Blast Of Music

Online Event: Hibiya Music Festival 2021

The Hibiya Music Festival 2021 will be held online this year, enjoy amazing performances from some of Japan's biggest names live in real time, whether you are at home, around Japan or anywhere in the world.

Date

SAT, MAY 29 - SUN, MAY 30, 2021

Time

11 A.M.-8 P.M.

Location

ONLINE (SEE “MORE INFO” LINK)

Fee

FREE!

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RECOMMENDED FOR: MUSIC LOVERS, FAMILIES, FRIENDS, COUPLES

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The Future Is Now

Online Event: True Colors Festival

True Colors Festival (TCF) presented by The Nippon Foundation is a series of performing arts events presented across geographies, in celebration of diversity and inclusion. The True Colors futuristic fashion show will push the limits of fashion as we know it to create fashion pieces for diverse bodies. It will showcase adaptive fashion, becoming the launchpad for innovations and creations that expand on existing wearables such as prosthetic limbs and wheelchairs.

Date

SUN, MAY 30, 2021

Time

FROM 1 P.M.

Location

ONLINE (YOUTUBE) - Map

Fee

FREE!

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RECOMMENDED FOR: FASHIONISTAS, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

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Beers for Charity

Online Event: Great Beer Bluff

Refugee Empowerment International (REI) has organized a Beer Bluff which will take place both in-person and online. The event will be based at the Hyappa Brews warehouse in Gamagori, Aichi and connecting with participants in all parts of Japan. Participants will be provided with three beers, each containing a different secret ingredient. Our esteemed panel of three will each tell you what the secret ingredient is, but only one will reflect the truth, with the other two being complete bluffs. You can pit their palates and lie detection abilities against the panel to uncover the truth! All proceeds will go to REI to support refugees.

Date

SAT, JUN. 5 (MUST REGISTER BY JUN. 1)

Time

FROM 2 P.M.

Location

ONLINE (SEE “MORE INFO” LINK)

Fee

¥5,000

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RECOMMENDED FOR: INTERNATIONAL FRIENDS, FAMILIES, COMMUNITY SUPPORTERS

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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 TUE, JUN. 16, 2021

Time

10 A.M.-5 P.M.

Location

ONLINE (SEE “MORE INFO” LINK)

Fee

FREE!

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RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES WITH KIDS, COUPLES, FRIENDS

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Creativity In Design

Design Festa

The largest design festival in Asia, this grand celebration of art and creativity has been attracting designers and amateur artists from all over the world since 1994. Unique stage performances, exciting original art pieces, and international cuisine are all in the mix. Come be inspired and get the creative juices flowing. Book advance tickets online or at convenient stores to avoid getting caught up in long queues.

Date

SAT, MAY 29-SUN, MAY 30, 2021

Time

11 A.M.-7 P.M.

Location

TOKYO BIG SIGHT EAST HALL, 3-11-1 ARIAKE, KOTO-KU, TOKYO - Map

Fee

¥800 (ADVANCE), ¥1,000 (AT THE DOOR)

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RECOMMENDED FOR: DESIGNERS, FRIENDS, COUPLES, FAMILY

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All These Flowers!

Showa Memorial Park Flower Festival

The Tachikawa’s Showa Memorial Park is currently hosting the annual Flower Festival, which includes thousands of beautiful tulips and other colorful spring flowers of all kinds. It's the perfect venue to escape from the crowds of Tokyo and enjoy a slow day in the park. From flower viewing to water play, this park is heaven for family outings!

Date

NOW THROUGH SUN, MAY 30, 2021

Time

9:30 A.M.-5 P.M.

Location

SHOWA MEMORIAL PARK, 3173 MIDORI-CHO, TACHIKAWA-SHI, TOKYO - Map

Fee

¥450 (ADULTS)

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RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, COUPLES, FRIENDS, INSTAGRAMMERS, FLOWER PHOTOGRAPHERS, SOLO DATES

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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. 30, 2021

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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