This Week: At Home And Around Tokyo For September 5-11
Something For Everyone
This week is all about tapping into our creative side. From art exhibits, unique culinary experiences to dance festivals. Let's do what makes us feel happiest.
© Photo by Laurus International School of SciencePresentation & Q&A For Families
Laurus School Primary Orientation In English
Laurus International School of Science provides children with the ability and skills they need to navigate their future, and to become innovators who can contribute positively to the world in uncertain times. Laurus uses the Cambridge Curriculum combined with its original STEM curriculum as its two pillars of education. They also teach literacy, programming and Japanese language. Laurus International School of Science will be holding a primary school orientation session featuring a presentation and Q&A for families. Places are limited so reservations must be made in advance online. They ask that only one family member participates alone (without their children). All participants will be required to wear a facemask, disinfect hands and bring indoor slippers.
- Date
- SAT, OCT. 1, 2022
- Time
- 10 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. (JAPANESE SESSION: 2 P.M. - 3:30 P.M.)
- Location
- Laurus Primary School, FBR Mita Bldg. 4-1-27 Mita, Minato City, Tokyo - Map
- Fee
- FREE! (RESERVATION REQUIRED)
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: PARENTS WHOSE CHILDREN WILL ENTER PRIMARY GRADE 1 IN THE 2022-2023 ACADEMIC YEAR
© Photo by Minato City Local History MuseumA Purrfect Exhibit
Life with Cats
Dating all the way back to ancient times, this exhibits celebrates our relationship with cats. This special art show by the Minato Ward Local History Museum displays paintings, poetry and other works depicting our long running partnership with cats.
- Date
- 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
- Time
- SAT, JUL. 16 - SUN, SEP. 11, 2022
- Location
- 4 Chome-6-2 Shirokanedai, Minato City, Tokyo - Map
- Fee
- ¥400
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: CAT LOVERS, FRIENDS
© Photo by iStock: JianGang WangCultural Carnival
Yoyogi Samba Carnival
Celebrating Brazil's culture, cuisine and music at this weekend event. Expect a large crowd as it is one of the most popular cultural festivals in Yoyogi Park — for a good reason. Come enjoy the livliest of all dances, samba dancing!
- Date
- SAT, SEP. 10 - SUN, SEP 11, 2022
- Time
- 10 A.M.- 9 P.M.
- Location
- 2-1 Yoyogikamizonocho, Shibuya City, Tokyo - Map
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, COUPLES, FRIENDS, PEOPLE WHO WANT TO MAKE NEW FRIENDS FROM AROUND THE WORLD
© Photo by www.roppongihills.comSweet Dreams Are Made Of Cheese
Roppongi Burger Grand Prix
Now in its 8th year, the Roppongi Burger Grand Prix is an event scattered all over Ropongi that partners with different establishments to make one of a kind burger flavors. There are a total of 15 new flavors which you can vote for. From smoked cheese burgers to shrimp cutlet burgers, find your new fvorite flavor.
- Date
- SAT, JUL. 16, - MON, SEP. 19, 2022
- Time
- VARIOUS
- Location
- VARIOUS RESTAURANTS AROUND ROPPONGI
- Fee
- VARIOUS
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FRIENDS, COUPLES, FOODIES AND FAMILIES
© Photo by Mitsubishi Ichigokan MuseumA Look Into The Past
Gabriel Chanel Exhibition
Learn more about the life and early works of one of fashion's most influential women, Gabriel Chanel. This traveling exhibit called Manifeste de mode (fashion manifesto) has photos of her Chanel suits, accessories, and even iconic perfume.
- Date
- SAT, JUN. 18-SUN, SEP. 25, 2022 (CLOSED ON MON)
- Time
- 10 A.M.-6 P.M.
- Location
- 2-6-2 Marunouchi, Chiyoda City, Tokyo - Map
- Fee
- ADULT: ¥2,500 STUDENT: ¥1,500
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: ART FANS, ARTISTS, FRIENDS, FASHION LOVERS
© Photo by Mesm Tokyo, Autograph CollectionMotif Of Vermeer’s Girl With A Pearl Earring
Afternoon Tea Exhibition: Pearl
Be artistically inspired at this afternoon tea exhibition that presents sweets, savories and mocktails harmoniously with an artist’s atelier concept. This unique and tasty exhibition presents edible artworks each inspired by the works of the greatest artists in history such as Dalí, Vermeer, da Vinci and Monet. For their sixth showcase Mesm Tokyo focuses on Johannes Vameer's life. Enjoy a dramatic cake made with a sweet and crispy pie tart base, rose and berry mousse, mascarpone and handmade candy filled with passionfruit and orange sauce depicting the salient silhouette of Girl with a Pearl Earring, along with tasty Holland dishes.
- Date
- FRI, JUL. 1-MON, OCT. 31, 2022 (WEEKDAYS ONLY)
- Time
- 2 P.M.-3 P.M.
- Location
- Mesm Tokyo, Autograph Collection, 1-10-30 Kaigan, Minato City, Tokyo - Map
- Fee
- ¥5,350 (¥ 7,350 with champagne)
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: ART FANS, ARTISTS, FRIENDS, COUPLES
Spice It Up
Try Redecorating Your Home
There are plenty of house décor items available in the market, ranging from as low as ¥100, to as lavish as ¥10,000. Depending on your budget, there are many ways to tackle the process of decorating your dwelling without breaking the bank. See “more info” link.
- Date
- WHENEVER YOU WANT
- Time
- ANY TIME
- Location
- HOME
- Fee
- VARIED
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: EVERYONE
© Photo by iStock: AzmanLShare Your Voice
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- Date
- ALL DAY
- Time
- ANYTIME
- Location
- ANYWHERE
- Fee
- FREE
- Info
- RECOMMENED FOR: Experienced freelance writers
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