This Week: At Home And Around Tokyo For October 17-23

For this upcoming week do something new. Whether you head to an art show by yourself, try an egg buffet or see a musical for the first time, there's always room for some self exploration. Here are our top choices for this week.

© Photo by CWAJ

Looking To The Future

CWAJ Print Show

View beautiful Japanese prints interpreted through a variety of styles and techniques at CWAJ's first in person show in three years. If you can't make it on the exhibit dates, there's also an online gallery you can view through the event link. Spend a few hours exploring Daikanyama and an afternoon marveling at over 200 Japanese prints by various seasoned and up-and-coming artists.

Date

Wed, Oct. 19 - Sun, Oct. 23, 2022

Time

10 A.M. - 6 P.M. (Final day is until 5 P.M.)

Location

18-8 Sarugakucho, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-0033 - Map

Fee

FREE!

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RECOMMENDED FOR: FRIENDS, COUPLES, ART ENTHUSIASTS

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© Photo by www.japan-tkg.jp

An All-You-Can-Eat Affair

Egg Festival Ikebukuro 2022

Take your love for eggs to new heights at this all you can eat egg buffet. For one weekend only at Sunshine City in Ikebukuro, have your choice of over 50 brand eggs from all over Japan to make the perfect TKG or Tamago Kake Gohan (eggs over rice). This is a food festival like you've never seen before.

Date

Fri, Oct. 21 - Sun Oct. 23, 2022

Time

From 11 a.m. - 7:45 p.m.

Location

3−1−3, Sunshine City, Higashiikebukuro, Toshima City,Tokyo - Map

Fee

¥500

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RECOMMENDED FOR: FOODIES, FRIENDS, COUPLES

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Celebrating Artists

Komogomo Exhibition and Art Market

Organized by graduates of Tokyo University of the Arts, Komogomo is an art event that offers several art exhibitions, concerts and workshops held in Ueno Park. The art market's main goal is to help budding artists display their work through dance and music performances and by creating a community between artists and their audiences.

Date

Sat, Oct. 22 - Sun, Oct. 23, 2022

Time

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

Location

Takenodai Square, 5-6 Uenokoen, Taito City, Tokyo - Map

Fee

FREE!

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RECOMMENDED FOR: FRIENDS, COUPLES, ART ENTHUSIASTS

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Flowers And Sunshine

Hibiya Gardening Show

Come by Hibiya Park this weekend for a floral adventure, which begins with an exhibit of majestic gardening works in different categories like lifestyle gardening, container gardening and even a hanging basket division. Expect to see over 50 different competitors battle it out for the awarding ceremony on Sunday. You might just leave feeling a little more inspired.

Date

SAT, OCT. 22-SUN, OCT. 30, 2022

Time

10 A.M.-4:30 P.M.

Location

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

Fee

FREE!

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RECOMMENDED FOR: PEOPLE WHO LOVE FLOWERS AND PLANTS, SOLO OUTINGS, FRIENDS

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Reconnecting With Nature

Earth Garden Autumn 2022

Join ecologists and free minded Tokyo hippies for a yet another celebration of Earth Garden, one of the best known eco-conscious events in the capital. Bring your own cups and plates, or buy some at the venue for discounts. This year's autumn Earth Garden festival is all about reconnecting to the feeling of being up in the mountains. Browse through the different booths with an assortment of festival food ranging from hot dogs to craft beer and so much more.

Date

Sat, OCT. 22 - Sun, OCT. 23, 2022

Time

10 a.m. - 7 p.m. (Saturday), 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (Sunday)

Location

Yoyogi Park Event Space, 2-3 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo - Map

Fee

Free!

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RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILY, FRIENDS, COUPLES AND CULTURE

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© Photo by www.tokyo-midtown.com

Designing For A Sustainable Future

Tokyo Midtown Design Touch

Held since 2007, Tokyo Midtown Design Touch is a series of events and design exhibits spread across Tokyo Midtown that highlights enjoying design through the senses. This design event aims to gather designers from all over the world to share their thoughts and work by making designs with a sustainable future in mind.

Date

FRI, OCT. 14 - THU, NOV. 3, 2022

Time

VARIOUS

Location

9 Chome-7-1 Akasaka, Minato City, Tokyo - Map

Fee

FREE!

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RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COUPLES

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© Photo by ANA InterContinental Tokyo

Happiness You Can Eat

Gold & White Chocolate Sweets Buffet

Have your cake and eat it too. Spend an afternoon indulging in a variety of fine gold and white chocolate desserts at ANA InterContinental Tokyo. From freshly prepared Chocolate Mont Blanc to two chocolate fountains, you're spoiled for the choice.

Date

Sat, Oct. 1 - Sat, Nov. 13, 2022 (On Fridays, weekends and holidays)

Time

11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Location

1-12-33 Akasaka, Minato City, Tokyo - Map

Fee

¥6,200

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Recommended for: Couples, Friends, Chocolate lovers

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Japan Gets Kinky!

Musical: Kinky Boots

Japan's Teppei Koike takes the lead of a fantastic team in this exciting take on the famous musical. Based on the 2005 British film Kinky Boots, the musical tells the story of Charlie Price who having inherited a shoe factory from his father, forms an unlikely partnership with drag queen Lola to produce a line of high-heeled boots and save the business. This unanticipated encounter leads the two to places they've never imagined they'd go ... and so much fun on the way! A fantastic show!

Date

Until THU, NOV. 3, 2022

Time

VARIOUS (SEE OFFICIAL WEBSITE)

Location

TOKYU THEATRE ORB, SHIBUYA HIKARIE 11F, 2-21-1 SHIBUYA, SHIBUYA-KU, TOKYO - Map

Fee

FROM ¥8,000

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RECOMMENDED FOR: COUPLES, FRIENDS, SOLO DATES, MUSICAL FANS

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