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

For the first time in a while, Tokyo's in-person Halloween events are finally back on. Whether you just want to spectate or join in on the parades we round up some of our picks. If Halloween isn't your thing there are also some other exciting culinary and art events happening around the city, too.

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The Night of Nights

Shibuya Halloween Festival

Spend your Halloween weekend with nearby events (both official and unofficial) around Shibuya. From the Omotesando Halloween Parade that's been around since the 1980s to the unffocial Shibuya Scramble Halloween event, this Shibuya Halloween Festival at Yoyogi park has tons of savory dishes and live performances to fill your afternoon.

Date

WED, OCT. 26 - SUN, OCT. 30, 2022

Time

11 A.M. - 8 P.M.

Location

2-3 Jinnan, Shibuya City, Tokyo - Map

Fee

Free!

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A Novel Idea

Tokyo Art Book Fair 2022

Started in 2009 and held annually, the Tokyo Art Book Fair is the biggest event of its kind in Asia. It's an international gathering of independent publishers, individual artists where visitors can interact with them directly, watch panel discussions and view exhibits.

Date

THU, OCT. 27 - SUN. OCT. 30, 20222

Time

WEEKDAY: 5 P.M. - 8 P.M.WEEKEND: 10:30 A.M. - 7 P.M.

Location

4-1-1, Koto-ku, Tokyo, Japan - Map

Fee

¥1,000

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Recommended for: Families, Couples, Friends

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Loaves of Happiness

Setagaya Bread Festival

Come smell and taste the bakery-filled atmosphere at this popular annual bread festival in Setagaya. There will be over 100 booths selling delicious bread of all kinds, as well as live performances and music to get you in the mood for tasting.

Date

SAT, OCT. 29-SUN, OCT. 30, 2022

Time

11 A.M.-6 P.M.

Location

SETAGAYA MONOZUKURI SCHOOL, IKEJIRI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, SETAGAYA PARK FOUNTAIN AREA, AND OTHER AREAS AROUND IKEJIRI OHASHI - Map

Fee

FREE!

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RECOMMENDED FOR: BREAD LOVERS, FAMILIES WITH KIDS, SOLO DATES (SO NO ONE CAN JUDGE YOU)

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Cosplay Fever

Ikebukuro Halloween Cosplay Festival

No area in Tokyo can perform better than Ikebukuro when it comes to cosplaying, so it makes perfect sense that one of the largest Halloween festivals is held here. This event features everything from a cosplay flea market, live stages, a parade, a red carpet to walk along with fellow cosplayers, cafes, photo booths and even a free costume-mending stall in case (parts of) your shoulders fall off.

Date

Sat, Oct 29-Sun, Oct 30, 2022

Time

11:30 a.m.-6 p.m.

Location

JR Ikebukuro station, east exit area, Higashi-Ikebukuro Central Park - Map

Fee

Free!

Info

Recommended for: Cosplayers, Friends, Couples, Social Media Influencers

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Ghosts And Pumpkins

Omotesando Halloween Parade

Tokyo’s No. 1 spot for parades and celebrations—the streets of Omotesando—host a massive 1 km long procession for Halloween, inviting everyone from kids to adults (and celebrities) to join in. It’s one of the most kid-friendly Halloween events in Tokyo, and you’ll find a number of shops in Omotesando Hills and other areas offering trick-or-treat surprises and gifts for the little ones.

Date

SUN, OCT. 30, 2022

Time

1 P.M.–2:30 P.M.

Location

6-31-21 Jingumae, Shibuya City, Tokyo - Map

Fee

FREE!

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES AND KIDS

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Spooky Tokyo

Tokyo Tower's Halloween Night Fantasia

Tokyo Tower is inviting guests to experience a slightly different version of Halloween this year with a breathtaking projection mapping of playing ghosts and monsters (cute ones, though) at its observatory deck.

Date

Now through Mon, Oct 31, 2022

Time

Projection mapping: 5:30 p.m. until closing

Location

Tokyo Tower second floor, Main Deck - Map

Fee

¥1,200

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Recommended for: Families, Couples, Social Media Influencers

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Noodles Galore

Tokyo Ramen Show

Back for yet another year, Tokyo Ramen Show serves us the best bowls of Japan's soul food as selected from around the country. Divided into two parts, each round features 18 booths of noodles of all kinds and tastes. Classic shoyu ramen? Hakata pork broth ramen? Sea urchin ramen? Come hungry and check them all out!

Date

THU, OCT. 27-SUN, NOV. 6, 2022

Time

10:30A.M.-8:30P.M. (CLOSES AT 6 P.M. ON NOV. 1 AND 6)

Location

KOMAZAWA OLYMPIC PARK CENTRAL ARENA, 1-1 KOMAZAWA KOEN, SETAGAYA-KU, TOKYO - Map

Fee

FREE ENTRY, ¥1,000 PER BOWL

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: FOODIES, PEOPLE WHO CAN EAT A LOT

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