This Week: At Home And Around Tokyo For Nov 7-13
Autumn Skies and Pumpkin Pies
What better way to enjoy the breezy autumn weather by cafe hopping, attending outdoor events and viewing great works of art? For this upcoming week, seize every bright, sunny day as it comes.
Eat, Learn, Enjoy
Tokyo Food Education Fair
A great opportunity to get a deeper understanding of food education in Japan. Workshops, displays, and educational activities will be organized by numerous companies to promote Tokyo agriculture and food education. The event will also have a number of food stalls with tastings and products for sale.
- Date
- SAT, NOV. 12-SUN, NOV. 13, 2022
- Time
- 10 A.M.- 4 P.M.
- Location
- YOYOGI PARK, KEYAKI NAMIKI, 1-5-11 JINNAN, SHIBUYA, TOKYO - Map
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FOODIES, FAMILIES, FRIENDS, COUPLES
Out In The Wild
Farmers & Kids Festa 2022
If you're looking for an educational yet fun event for your family, or simply want to escape the busy city life, you've found the perfect one! This weekend, parents can browse through fresh vegetables that are delivered straight from farms across Japan, while the kids will have plenty of fun riding on tractors and bonding with sheep and ducks—and meeting every Japanese kid's favorite TV character, Anpanman.
- Date
- SAT, NOV. 12-SUN, NOV. 13, 2022
- Time
- 10 A.M.-4 P.M.
- Location
- HIBIYA PARK, 1-6 HIBIYA KOEN, CHIYODA-KU, TOKYO - Map
- Fee
- ¥300
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES AND KIDS
© Photo by https://www.tokyo-dome.co.jp/illumination/Winter Lights
Tokyo Dome City Winter Illumination
Tokyo Dome City is decorated in beautiful LED lights with illumination attraction resembling the Edo period and the essence of Japan. It's never too early to marvel at the sparkling lights with your loved ones!
- Date
- FRI, NOV.5 - MON, FEB. 28, 2023
- Time
- 5 P.M. TO 12 A.M.
- Location
- TOKYO DOME CITY, 1-3 KORAKU, BUNKYO, TOKYO - Map
- Fee
- FREE
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: Couples, FRIENDS, Families, INSTAGRAMERS
© Photo by https://theatre-orb.com/Broadway Blockbuster
Musical Sister Act
Based on the 1992 film with the same name by Alan Menken, Sister Act, is a musical about a lively lounge singer Deloris Van Cartier (played by Whoopi Goldberg in the original film) who sees her mobster boyfriend commit murder. She is relocated for her protection and is disguised as a nun in a California convent. Japanese soul singer, Kumiko Mori, will be taking the role of Deloris in this Japanese adaptation of the famed musical.
- Date
- SUN, NOV. 13-SUN, DEC. 4, 2022
- Time
- VARIOUS
- Location
- TOKYU THEATRE ORB, SHIBUYA HIKARIE 11F, 2-21-1 SHIBUYA, SHIBUYA-KU, TOKYO - Map
- Fee
- ¥4,500-¥14,000
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, MUSICAL FANS, FRIENDS, COUPLES
© Photo by iStock/ Y_HirosanAll Of The Lights
Tokyo Mega Illumination Tunnel
Spend an evening at one of Tokyo's best illumination or light up events with your family and friends. Topping the charts for two consecutive years in a row, the Tokyo Mega Illumination has tons of great eats and photo spots.
- Date
- SAT, OCT. 15, 2022 - MON, JAN. 9, 2022
- Time
- 4:30 P.M. - 9 P.M.
- Location
- 2-1-2 KatsushimaShinagawa City, Tokyo - Map
- Fee
- ¥800
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: Couples, FRIENDS, Families, INSTAGRAMERS
© Photo by The Future Is In The Past—Nigo’s Vintage ArchiveBeyond Paint and Canvas
Tokyo Art Scene
Artists worldwide have been stretching the boundaries of visual art by seeking other methods of craft outside of the stroking of brushes on a white canvas. Here are three Tokyo art exhibitions highlighting mixed media art you can visit this November.
- Date
- VARIOUS
- Time
- VARIOUS
- Location
- VARIOUS
- Fee
- VARIOUS
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: ART LOVERS, FRIENDS, COUPLES
Are You A Spring, Summer, Autumn Or Winter Type?
Find Your Seasonal Color Palette
What is your color palette? You might be struggling to find the perfect color combination for your dream wardrobe. Fear no more, seasonal color experts in Japan have a way to help you choose what or what not to wear. Exploding in popularity among Japanese fashionistas, seasonal color analysis—Japan-style—is the answer to your fashion prayers. See more info link.
- Date
- WHENEVER YOU WANT
- Time
- ANY TIME
- Location
- VARIED
- Fee
- VARIED
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FASHION FANS
© Photo by Heidi SarolCoffee or tea anyone?
Go Cafe Hopping
Itching for a change of pace? Explore the city and try working from any of these tried and tested SavvyTokyo recommend cafes with free Wi-Fi. You might just end up finding your next favorite cafe.
- Date
- WHENEVER YOU WANT
- Time
- ANY TIME
- Location
- VARIED
- Fee
- VARIED
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: COFFEE LOVERS, FRIENDS, COUPLES
What are your plans for the weekend? If you’re organizing a fun or interesting online event or know someone who is, contact us to get it listed!
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