This Week: At Home And Around Tokyo For October 11-17
#StaySafe #SaveLives
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.
Celebrating All Things Edible
Online Event: Tokyo Harvest 2021
This food festival is jam-packed with authentic Japanese experiences for kids and adults to make, play, learn and shop online! Watch a live tuna carving show, make your own onigiri with rare fillings from across Japan, experience furikake-making, learn how to harvest shiitake mushrooms and more. Foodie or not, you'll love this event!
- Date
- Sat, Oct 16-Sat, Oct 30, 2021
- Time
- VARIOUS (SEE WEBSITE)
- Location
- ONLINE (SEE “MORE INFO” LINK) - Map
- Fee
- Free!
- Info
- Recommended for: Foodies, Families, Couples, Friends, Dates
Flowers And Sunshine
Online Event: Hibiya Gardening Show
Enjoy a floral adventure online, which begins with an exhibit of majestic gardening works of the competition's winners. You can also enjoy concerts and dance performances all from the comfort of your home.
- Date
- NOW THROUGH TUE, NOV. 30, 2021
- Time
- VARIOUS (SEE WEBSITE)
- Location
- ONLINE (SEE “MORE INFO” LINK) - Map
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: PEOPLE WHO LOVE FLOWERS AND PLANTS
Design and Style
Tokyo Midtown Design Touch 2021
Drop by Roppongi this week to get your creativity flowing! This event is aimed to bring good design closer to our everyday lives, and we're especially excited for the unique installation where you get a futuristic experience of a colorful mountainous spread. It'll feel like you're walking through a Dr. Seuss book in the making!
- Date
- FRI, OCT. 15-WED, NOV. 3, 2021
- Time
- ALL DAY
- Location
- TOKYO MIDTOWN, 9-7-1 AKASAKA, MINATO CITY, TOKYO - Map
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES AND KIDS, DESIGNERS
The Sound of Music
Shibuya Music Scramble
Shibuya's largest street music festival, this event opens the city's doors to diversity, uniqueness and inspiration. Think of a street festival from back home and you'll get the picture. This year due to the pandemic the event will take place at the Line Cube in Shibuya and can also be watched online.
- Date
- SAT, OCT. 16, 2021
- Time
- FROM 4:30 P.M.
- Location
- LINE CUBE SHIBUYA - Map
- Fee
- ¥6,000 or ONLINE FOR ¥3,000
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FRIENDS, MUSIC LOVERS, FAMILIES, SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCERS
Spooky Kaleidoscope Tunnel
Halloween in Sumida Aquarium
The Sumida Aquarium is holding a special Halloween version of the jellyfish exhibition in their “Kaleidoscope Tunnel”, which has approximately 5,000 mirrors on the walls and ceiling. The area is decorated with classic Halloween symbols such as witches, pumpkins, and jellyfish floating in the water tank to look like ghosts out for fun during the Halloween season.
- Date
- NOW THROUGH SUN, OCT. 31, 2021
- Time
- 10 A.M.-8 P.M. (FINAL ENTRY 7 P.M.)
- Location
- TOKYO SKY TREE TOWN SOLAMACHI 5-6F, 1-1-2 OSHIAGE, SUMIDA-KU, TOKYO - Map
- Fee
- ¥2,300 (ADULT), ¥1,700 (HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT), ¥1,100 (ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS), ¥700 (KIDS)
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, KIDS, COUPLES AND FRIENDS
Roses Are Red
Kyu-Furukawa Garden Roses Bloom
Although the annual Rose Festival is canceled this year, the park still invites guests to 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 garden reflects the authenticity of the Japanese Wa spirit. All of this amidst the sight and scent of gorgeous roses! Don't forget to book online beforehand.
- Date
- NOW THROUGH END OF NOVEMBER
- 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
Keep Immune
Learn About Japanese Superfoods That Boost Your Immune System
Many traditional Japanese foods are filled with antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and even beneficial bacteria (for optimal gut health). Forget the pills and potions—try these Japanese superfoods to naturally keep your body healthy and your immune system strong! See link.
- Date
- WHENEVER YOU WANT
- Time
- ANY TIME
- Location
- HOME
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: EVERYONE
Keep Preschoolers Engaged
Try These Activities That Will Stimulate Your Kids
We all know that too much screen time isn’t great for our kids. But, this year’s Covid-19, along with the sweltering and rainy summer, has made it more difficult to keep little ones away from all the screens out there. Here are suggestions of activities for your kids, both indoor and outdoor, to redirect them into creative and physical play when you feel you’ve run out of ideas.
- Date
- WHENEVER YOU WANT
- Time
- ANY TIME
- Location
- HOME
- Fee
- VARIED
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES WITH KIDS
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