This Week: Tokyo Area Events for Feb. 12 – 18, 2024
Love Is In The Air
Love is in the air in Tokyo this week as we gear up to celebrate Valentine's Day! It's all about spending the day with people you love and those who bring out the best in you. In this week's Tokyo area events, we've got a few date ideas up our sleeves. For those with a sweet tooth, reserve a spot for the Super Sweets Buffet. For treasure hunters, the Oedo Antique Market is back again weekend. If you've just discovered SpyxFamily, head to the Suginami Animation Museum for an afternoon of all things anime.
Celebrate the most romantic week of the year by heading to any of these Tokyo Area Events!
Your Inner Romantic
GaijinPot 6-Word Video Contest
Share your storytelling and video talents in the GaijinPot 6-Word Video Contest on the theme of “Japan and Relationships” for a chance to win a total of ¥75,000 in awards. As Valentines and White Day are approaching, share your take on the theme of relationships and Japan. Feel free to interpret “relationships” in any way that’s clean and family friendly, including friendships, love, work, or your relationship with Japan, the Japanese language or culture.
- Date
- NOW THROUGH Mon Feb. 12, 2024
- Time
- ANYTIME
- Location
- ANYWHERE
- Fee
- FREE TO ENTER
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: CREATIVES, FRIENDS, COUPLES
Waku Waku
Suginami Animation Museum: SpyxFamily
For fans of SpyxFamily, this special exhibit held at the Suginami Animation Museum is not to be missed. Featuring behind the scenes concept art and a short film to boot, get to know the members of the Forger family and their friends up close!
- Date
- Now through Sun Mar. 31, 2024
- Time
- 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Location
- 3-29-5, Kamiogi, Suginami City, Tokyo - Map
- Fee
- Free!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, COUPLES, FRIENDS, ANIME LOVERS, TOURISTS
© Photo by New Hotel Otani TokyoSweets For My Sweet
Super Sweets Buffet 2024
Looking for a Valentine's or Galentine's date idea? Treat your special someone to an unforgettable afternoon filled with all the pastries their heart desires. From shortcakes to ice cream and bottomless drinks, enjoy great food and even better company.
- Date
- Now through Sun Mar. 31, 2024
- Time
- From 11:30 a.m.
- Location
- 4-1 Kioicho, Chiyoda City, Tokyo - Map
- Fee
- From ¥7,000
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: COUPLES, GIRL FRIENDS, TOURISTS, FOODIES
© Photo by Voices in Our HeadsPower Of Visuals
Yebisu International Festival For Art & Alternative Visions 2024
Held annually, Yebisu International Festival aims to gather and encourage creativity through visual art exhibitions, movies, and dance performances. With “30 Ways to Go to the Moon” as this year’s theme, the event welcomes artists and expressionists from around the world who will be showcasing their works of art in various forms, including exhibitions, film screenings, live shows, workshops and more.
- Date
- FRI FEB. 2, - SUN FEB. 18, 2024
- Time
- 10 A.M.-8 P.M. (LAST DAY UNTIL 6 P.M.)
- Location
- TOKYO PHOTOGRAPHIC ART MUSEUM, EBISU GARDEN PLACE, 1-13-3 MITA, MEGURO, TOKYO, AND OTHERS - Map
- Fee
- FREE ADMISSION, SOME PAID PROGRAMS
- Info
- Recommended for: Art fans, couples, and solo outings
Old Is Gold
Oedo Antique Market
Inspired by traditional flea markets in Europe, this treasure hunting event brings together serious antique collectors and handmade artists displaying rare objects for bargain prices. As a general rule, the Oedo Antique Market will be open every first and third Sunday. Stop by to find your own new gem for your home and wardrobe!
- Date
- SUN, FEB 18, 2024
- Time
- 9 A.M.-4 P.M.
- Location
- tion TOKYO INTERNATIONAL FORUM EVENT SPACE, 3-5-1 MARUNOUCHI, CHIYODA-KU, TOKYO - Map
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: TREASURE HUNTERS
Art And Ice
Art Link: Spin Genius
Each year the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse collaborates with an artist to help decorate their ice skating rink. This year, they've teamed up with contemporary artist Bibi Lei. Skate around the rink and take in all the motifs that spark hope, love and joy.
- Date
- Now through Sun, Feb 18, 2024
- Time
- Weekdays: 1P.M.-8P.M. WEEKENDS: 11A.M.-8P.M.
- Location
- 1-1 Shinko, Naka Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa - Map
- Fee
- ¥1,200 (ADULTS),¥700 (CHILDREN AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS)
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, FRIENDS, AND COUPLES
Taste Of Spring
Yokohama Strawberry Festival
Getting sick of the cold and can’t wait for spring to arrive? Then come on down to Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse to get a head start to spring at a major festival full of strawberry tasting opportunities. There will be around 20 booths, each offering their most Instagrammable and delicious treats. Enjoy the differences!
- Date
- Now through Sun, FEB. 25, 2024
- Time
- 11 A.M.-6 P.M.
- Location
- YOKOHAMA RED BRICK WAREHOUSE, 1-1 SHINKO, NAKA-KU, YOKOHAMA, KANAGAWA - Map
- Fee
- ¥300
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, FRIENDS, SOLO OUTINGS, STRAWBERRY LOVERS
A Journey Through Food
Special Exhibition: Japanese Cuisine
Learn everything you need to know about Japanese cuisine (washoku) at this exhibit. From ingredients like mushrooms, wild vegetables and seafood, immerse yourself in the world of flavor.
- Date
- NOW THROUGH SUN FEB. 25, 2024
- Time
- 9 A.M. - 5 P.M. (last entry 4:30 P.M.)
- Location
- 7-20 Uenokoen, Taito City, Tokyo - Map
- Fee
- ¥2,000 (ADULTS), ¥600 (KIDS)
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, CHILDREN, COUPLES, FRIENDS
© Photo by Artichoke ChocolateDelicious Japanese Craft Chocolate Shops Just In Time For Valentine’s!
Tokyo Chocolate Shops: 7 Best For Valentine’s and Beyond
From Valentine’s to White Day, advertisements for sweet treats fill our eyes and ears. With bean-to-bar chocolate on the rise in popularity these recent years, we’ve seen an explosion of local farm-to-customer chocolate makers in the Tokyo area. We’ve compiled a list of seven of the very best Tokyo chocolate shops for 2024. So, go forth and satisfy your sweet tooth!
- Time
- VARIES
- Location
- VARIES
- Fee
- VARIES
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: COUPLES, FRIENDS
What are your plans for the weekend? If you’re organizing a fun or interesting online event, or you know someone who is, contact us to get it listed!
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