This Week: At Home And Around Tokyo For October 4-10

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.

All That Jazz

Online Event: Jazz Promenade

A major music event tracing its origins back to 1993, Yokohama Jazz Promenade attracts over 120,000 visitors each year to its numerous jazz clubs, bars, and streets where fans of the musical genre will be celebrating along with musicians from around the world. This year most performances will be streamed online so you can also enjoy it safe at home. If you've been missing street music in Japan, this is your event!

Date

SAT, OCT. 9-SUN, OCT. 10, 2021

Time

VARIOUS (SEE WEBSITE)

Location

ONLINE (SEE “MORE INFO” LINK) - Map

Fee

FREE!

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RECOMMENDED FOR: COUPLES, JAZZ LOVERS, MUSICIANS, ARTISTS

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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

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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)

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RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, KIDS, COUPLES AND FRIENDS

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Meet With Music

ARK Hills Music Week 2021

This year marks the 11th anniversary of the music festival and the 26th anniversary of the Suntory Hall and ARK Hills. This event will be held over 10 days where you can enjoy music at various venues in ARK Hills and neighboring areas. This year, the event will devise ways to enjoy it while maintaining a social distance.

Date

NOW THROUGH MON, OCT. 11, 2021

Time

8 A.M.-6 P.M.

Location

ARK HILLS, 1-12-32, AKASAKA, MINATO-KU, TOKYO - Map

Fee

FREE! (SOME VENUES CHARGE)

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: MUSIC LOVERS, FRIENDS, COUPLES

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21,081 Steps For Mental Health

TELL Step Up Challenge 2021

Following massive success in their past Tokyo Tower Climb events, TELL is back with a new step up walking challenge, and yes, you are all encouraged to jump in and help support the organization’s cause: prevent suicide and provide mental health support to Japan’s international community. See their website for more info about participation.

Date

NOW THROUGH FRI, OCT. 10, 2021

Time

ANY TIME

Location

ANYWHERE IN JAPAN

Fee

TEAM: ¥6,000 ADULT: ¥1,500 (UNDER 12 IS FREE)

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: EVERYONE, FRIENDS, COLLEAGUES, STUDENTS

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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)

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RECOMMENDED FOR: NATURE LOVERS, FLOWER PHOTOGRAPHERS, DATES

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From Brooklyn, New York

Exhibition: Kaws Tokyo First

At the long-awaited large-scale exhibition for Kaws, more than 150 works will be exhibited. Kaws' visual will approach covering both the areas of commercial art and fine art. Through art, statues, products, etc., they will trace the unique trajectory of art production and its significance in art history.

Date

NOW THROUGH MON, OCT. 11, 2021

Time

10 A.M. – 8 P.M.

Location

MORI ARTS CENTER GALLERY, 52F/53F, ROPPONGI HILLS MORI TOWER, 6-10-1 ROPPONGI, MINATO-KU, TOKYO - Map

Fee

¥2,500 (Weekdays), ¥2,800 (Weekends)

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: FANS OF MODERN ART, COUPLES, SOLO DATES, FRIENDS

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Lemon Space

Cosmos Flower Festival 2021

Showa Memorial Park is a wonderful place throughout the year, but it's in autumn when it embraces some of its most picturesque looks. The park's lovely cosmos flowers are now in full bloom—set your eyes on the endless carpet of colorful flora.

Date

NOW THROUGH MID OCT. 2021

Time

9:30 A.M.-5 P.M. (SUN FROM 8:30 A.M.-6 P.M.)

Location

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

Fee

GENERAL: ¥450 (UNDER 15 FREE)

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RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, COUPLES, FRIENDS, FLOWER PHOTOGRAPHERS

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