This Week: At Home And Around Tokyo For September 20-26

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.

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)

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RECOMMENDED FOR: EVERYONE, FRIENDS, COLLEAGUES, STUDENTS

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© Photo by tokyotower.co.jp

Count The Stars

Tokyo Tower's Milky Way Illumination

Have you ever dreamed of watching the Milky Way unveil before your eyes across the night sky? Well, this summer, although not exactly the actual thing, you can see this in the heart of Tokyo. This weekend, follow the 600-step, star-studded outer staircase up to Tokyo Tower’s main observatory for a 360°-Milky Way illumination. Inspired by the Tanabata love story legend, this is the perfect place to take that special someone out this summer.

Date

Now through Sun, Sep. 26, 2021

Time

9 A.M.-11 P.M.

Location

TOKYO TOWER, FIRST FLOOR OF MAIN OBSERVATORY, 4-2-8, SHIBAKOEN, MINATO-KU, TOKYO - Map

Fee

¥1,200 (GENERAL)

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Recommended for: Couples, Families, Friends, Instagrammers

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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

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RECOMMENDED FOR: SUMO FANS, FANS OF JAPANESE CULTURE

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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)

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

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Worth The Climb

Takao Beer Mount

Just a short walk from the end of the Mount Takao cable car station, the Mount Takao Beer Mount will open again this year at an observation facility with an altitude of 488 meters. There will be all-you-can-drink beer, wine and cocktails available for up to 90 minutes and an all-you-can-eat buffet, too! To prevent the spread of the coronavirus, all guests are asked to wear masks, disinfect their hands and follow social distancing protocols. All workers will be equipped with masks and face shields.

Date

NOW THROUGH FRI, OCT 15, 2021

Time

1 P.M. - 8 P.M.

Location

BEER MOUNT, 2205 TAKAOMACHI, HACHIOJI, TOKYO - Map

Fee

MEN: ¥3,900 WOMEN: ¥3,700

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RECOMMENDED FOR: FRIENDS AND FAMILIES

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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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© Photo by iStock/grinvalds

Best Feet Forward

Take Care Of Your Feet

Read about three common foot problems and Savvy explanations to treat them. These at-home solutions will help you achieve soft, smooth feet that you can proudly show off in those cute mules and open-toe, strappy sandals.

Date

WHENEVER YOU WANT

Time

ANY TIME

Location

HOME

Fee

VARIED

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: PEOPLE WHO WANT SOFT FEET

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Save Cash, Time And Stress

Learn Some Budgeting Tips

Getting serious about saving (and hopefully investing!) your hard-won cash doesn’t have to be difficult. Cut costs and improve your savings rate with a few simple changes. See our five tips to help you save some extra cash every month.

Date

WHENEVER YOU WANT

Time

ANY TIME

Location

HOME

Fee

FREE!

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RECOMMENDED FOR: WORKING WOMEN

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