This Week: Tokyo Area Events for Aug. 21 – 27
Dance Festivals All Over Tokyo
Celebrate the last few days of August by heading to the different dance festivals happening all over town. From Koenji to Harajuku to Saitama, watch traditional Japanese performances, snack on traditional street food and enjoy summer while it lasts.
Laugh Out Loud
Join GaijinPot Meet Comedy Night!
This time around we’ll be meeting you at the Tokyo Comedy Bar, conveniently located near Shibuya station. In addition to our usual mingling and drinking, you’ll be treated to over 25 minutes of comedic performances by some of Tokyo’s finest comedians.
- Date
- Thu, Aug. 24, 2023
- Time
- 6 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.
- Location
- 3F The Renga, 1-5-9 Dogenzaka, Shibuya, Tokyo - Map
- Fee
- ¥1,000
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, FRIENDS, COUPLES
© Photo by TokyoKoenjiAwaodori Nonprofit OrganizationThe City's Most Famous Dance Fest
Koenji Awa Odori
The annual Koenji Awa Odori is one of the most popular dance festivals in Tokyo. Just a few stops away from Shinjuku, come and see the nearly 170 teams dance the night away under traditional tunes and drums, forming a one-of-a-kind spectacular show!
- Date
- SAT, AUG. 26 - SUN, AUG. 27, 2023
- Time
- 5 P.M. - 8 P.M.
- Location
- 2-1-2 Koenjikita, Suginami City, Tokyo - Map
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, FRIENDS, COUPLES
Move to the Rhythm
Harajuku Super Yosakoi Festival
Yosakoi is a traditional dance originating from Kochi prefecture. Also a competition, each team invests much into costumes, hair styles and originality. The Harajuku Omotesando Super Yosakoi, gathers 106 teams this year — one of the largest ever! Warning: expect some crowds, but don't miss out on this one!
- Date
- Sat, Aug. 26-Sun, Aug. 27, 2023
- Time
- 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
- Location
- Various stages near Harajuku: Harajuku Omotesando, Meiji Jingu Shrine, Yoyogi park, Keyaki avenue in front of NHK - Map
- Fee
- Free
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, FRIENDS, COUPLES
Dance, Dance, Dance
Minami Koshigaya Bon Odori
Finally back on after four long years, the Minami Koshigaya Bon Odori Festival is one of the largest and best known summer festivals in Saitama and sees two full days of various bonodori styles and rhythmic sounds. Wear a yukata and celebrate summer the traditional way.
- Date
- Fri, Aug. 25 - Sun, Aug. 27, 2023
- Time
- 5:10 p.m. - 9 p.m.
- Location
- Minami Koshigaya Chuodori Street and the surrounding areas - Map
- Fee
- Free
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, FRIENDS, COUPLES
In The Heat Of The Night
Azabu-Juban Matsuri
Another event thats back with a vengeance! The Azabu-Juban Summer Festival has a history of over 40 years. Check out what each of the different shops and boutiques in the area have in store for an afternoon of fun and tasty treats.
- Date
- SAT, AUG. 26 - SUN, AUG. 27, 2023
- Time
- 3 P.M. - 9 P.M.
- Location
- Azabujuban Shopping Area, 2-2-3 Azabujuban, Minato City, Tokyo - Map
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, FRIENDS, COUPLES
© Photo by iStock:CreativaImagesSplash Around
Children's Water Park
Spend an hour or two having your little ones cool off at the Tokyo Dome City Children's Water Park. There are four different types of attractions from a bubble area to water slides it'll be a fun summer afternoon to remember.
- Date
- Now until Sun, Sep. 3, 2023
- Time
- 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
- Location
- 1-3-61 Koraku, Bunkyo City, Tokyo - Map
- Fee
- ¥1,500
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN
Nocturnal Adventures
Night Zoo At Zoorasia
Let the kids stay up for a little longer and take them on a date to a night zoo where they can see the usually sleeping fauna in their usual habitats late in the evening. The zoo will also be illuminated for the event, turning it into quite a unique date spot.
- Date
- SAT, AUG. 5 -SUN AUG. 27, 2023 (WEEKENDS ONLY)
- Time
- 4:00 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.
- Location
- ZOORASIA, 1175-1 KAMISHIRANECYOU, ASAHI-KU, YOKOHAMA - Map
- Fee
- ¥800 (ADULTS), FREE (UNDER 6)
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, KIDS, COUPLES, FRIENDS
City Breeze
Midtown Summer 2023
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 traditional Japanese summertime 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
- FRI, JUL. 14-SUN, AUG. 27, 2023
- Time
- DIGITAL ART GARDEN: 5 P.M.-11 P.M., FOG: 3 P.M.-11 P.M.
- Location
- TOKYO MIDTOWN, 9-7-1 AKASAKA, MINATO-KU, TOKYO - Map
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FRIENDS, FAMILIES, COUPLES, TOURISTS
© Photo by iStock: AbabsolutumGet Close To The Land With These Easy-Growing Projects!
5 Japanese Vegetables to Grow on Your Balcony
Not every tasty vegetable on your plate in Japan can be easily grown in a pot (looking at you, gobo!). But, the five below take well to planters if you provide them with their preferred soil, water and light preferences.
- Date
- ANYTIME
- Location
- ANYWHERE
- Fee
- VARIOUS
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FRIENDS, FAMILIES, COUPLES,
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