This Week: At Home And Around Tokyo For September 13-19

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.

The Yoga Summit

Online Event: Yogafest

This largest yoga event in Asia brings over 50 thousand yogis annually. This year you can be a part of it from home! Top professional yoga instructors from around the world will be hosting classes online in which you can participate with your family, partner, or kids. Partcipate for just a day or join in for the full three days over the long weekend!

Date

SAT, SEP. 18-MON, SEP. 20, 2021

Time

8:30 A.M.-11:30 P.M. (SAT), 7:30 A.M.-11:30 P.M. (SUN), 8 A.M.-4 P.M. (MON)

Location

ONLINE (SEE “MORE INFO” LINK) - Map

Fee

ONE DAY TICKET: ¥4,800, THREE DAY TICKET: ¥6,800

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: YOGIS AND THEIR FRIENDS

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Think Big

Online Event: Global Goals Jam Tokyo 2021

The Global Goals Jam is a two day english designathon where creative teams work together on local challenges related to the Sustainable Development Goals. The price includes a GGJ Tokyo Good Care Package that can be mailed to your home or picked up at FabCafe Tokyo.

Date

SAT, SEP 19-SUN, SEP 20, 2021

Time

10 A.M.-6 P.M. (SAT) 11 A.M.-7:30 P.M. (SUN)

Location

ONLINE (SEE “MORE INFO” LINK) - Map

Fee

¥1,000 (STUDENTS), ¥1,500 (NON-STUDENTS)

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: STUDENTS, DESIGNERS, FAMILIES WITH KIDS

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Fresh Outdoor Air

Kurkku Fields Harvest

This event is the first of hopefully many Karkku Field outdoor events. Check out special foods using fresh agricultural products that can be harvested in the venue each season, and experience the “joy of eating

Date

SAT, SEP. 18-MON, SEP. 20, 2021

Time

10 A.M.-4 P.M.

Location

KURKKU FIELDS, 2503 YANA, KISARAZU, CHIBA - Map

Fee

FREE ENTRY

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES WITH KIDS, COUPLES, FRIENDS

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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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At Ryogoku Kokugikan

September Grand Sumo Tournament

Watch Japan’s traditional sport in person in a socially distanced box seat to yourself or with a few others. This September Sumo event is the second last annual “honbasho” tournament out of six. Tickets must be purchased in advance online due to covid this year. Some tickets may not be made available until the day of so you must keep an eye out for those.

Date

NOW THROUGH SUN, SEP. 26, 2021

Time

VARIED

Location

RYOGOKU KOKUGIKAN, 1-3-28 YOKOAMI, SUMIDA CITY, TOKYO - Map

Fee

VARIED

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: SUMO FANS, FANS OF JAPANESE CULTURE

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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)

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, COUPLES, FRIENDS, FLOWER PHOTOGRAPHERS

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Spice Up Your Summer

Gekikara Gourmet Festival 2021

Find how much spice you need in your life at this festival of everything from ultra hot curry rice to ramen, spicy chicken and the like served to you by prominent cooks from all over the world. Due to corona, you'll have to go around and visit the individual stores to try them all but it'll be worth it! Make the last of your summer extra hot!

Date

NOW THROUGH END OF SEPTEMBER

Time

VARIED

Location

VARIED

Fee

FREE ENTRY

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: SPICY LOVERS

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City Breeze

Midtown Art Palette

Tokyo Midtown once again shows us what it's like to be the coolest event organizer in a city that already has it all. This summer, stop by at Midtown in Roppongi for an experience of diverse art scenes right in the heart of Tokyo: From a digital art space surrounded by mist at night to foot bathing in a brook to windchime-filled walls and cafes. A great place to bring friends to if they're visiting you in town.

Date

NOW THROUGH FRI, SEP. 17, 2021

Time

VARIOUS (SEE WEBSITE)

Location

TOKYO MIDTOWN, 9-7-1 AKASAKA, MINATO-KU, TOKYO - Map

Fee

FREE!

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: FRIENDS, FAMILIES, COUPLES, TOURISTS

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Outdoor Fun

Go Family Camping

One of the most highly-anticipated activities during summer and autumn in Japan is camping, and it’s even more exciting with a toddler. This fun recreation activity leaves lasting memories and provides stories for years to come. Japan—known to be blessed with beautiful natural landscapes and clean blue rivers—has attracted many nature lovers to spend time outdoor.

Date

WHENEVER YOU WANT

Time

ANY TIME

Location

VARIED

Fee

VARIED

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES WITH KIDS

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No Gym, No Problem

Try Some Fun At-Home Workouts

Stay fit indoors and have fun while doing it! Working out at home doesn't have to be repetitive pushups and situps, try any (or all) of these creative at-home ways to stay active in style.

Date

WHENEVER YOU WANT

Time

ANY TIME

Location

HOME

Fee

FREE!

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: EVERYONE, HEALTH JUNKIES

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