This Week: Tokyo Area Events for Feb. 5 – 11, 2024
Sugar, Ice and Everything Nice.
Start the first week of the month strong. Spend time outdoors with your friends and family at any of the Tokyo Area Events on our special curated list. This week, celebrate all things love at the World Valentine's Festival. For something cheesy, why not spend an afternoon trying out all kinds of Hokkaido produced cheese? The choice is yours. Have a great week.
Stay updated on the latest events and festivals within the Greater Tokyo Area for couples, young families and girlfriends!
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
Love Is All-Around
World Valentine's Festival
In Japan it's chocolate; in the U.S. and Europe, it’s a romantic dinner out or a surprise delivery of heart-shaped balloons and red roses. But how much do we know about how Valentine’s Day is celebrated in other parts of the world? Join this Yoyogi Park event to find out, as you fulfill all your senses' needs through good international food, crafts and special performances from across the world.
- Date
- SAT, FEB 10-SUN, FEB 11, 2024
- Time
- 10 A.M.-6 P.M.
- Location
- YOYOGI PARK EVENT PLAZA, 2-1 YOYOGI KAMIZONOCHO, SHIBUYA-KU, TOKYO - Map
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: COUPLES, FRIENDS
To Brie, Or Not To Brie
Hokkaido Cheese
See how Hokkaido's natural cheeses have evolved in a variety of ways. Try out a variety of cheeses that have been made using a tradition built by its predecessors and a production method that makes use of the climate. Pay just ¥500 for a taster plate with a choice of five out of 45 different selections of new wave natural cheese from Hokkaido. A variety of wines will also be available to complement the cheeses.
- Date
- THU, FEB. 8-TUE, FEB. 13, 2024
- Time
- 11 A.M.-8 P.M. (FRI-SAT) 11 A.M.-6 P.M. (MON)
- Location
- HIKARIE HALL HALL A, SHIBUYA HIKARIE 9F, 2-21-1 Shibuya, Tokyo - Map
- Fee
- FREE ENTRY
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: CHEESE LOVERS, FRIENDS, FAMILY
Cultural Celebrations
Vietnam Festival 2023
Enjoy tons of great Vietnamese food, traditional arts, live music from popular artists and a lot of souvenirs to take back home. Some 150,000 people are predicted to attend the festival, so be prepared for a big crowd!
- Date
- Sat, Feb. 10-Sun, Feb. 11, 2024
- Time
- 10 A.M.-6 P.M.
- Location
- YOYOGI PARK EVENTS SQUARE, 2-3 JINNAN, SHIBUYA-KU, TOKYO - Map
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: VIETNAMESE RESIDENTS IN JAPAN, FANS OF VIETNAM, FOODIES, FRIENDS, COUPLES, FAMILIES
A New Year Spectacle
China Town's Chinese New Year 2024
Held for the 36th time, Yokohama Chinatown's Chinese New Year celebration is now a popular annual tourist destination. While the famous New Year countdown is now over, you can still tour around to see the spectacular lantern works. Happy New Year to everyone celebrating the Chinese style!
- Date
- SAT, FEB. 10-SAT, FEB. 24, 2024
- Time
- VARIES DEPENDING ON EVENTS (SEE WEBSITE)
- Location
- AROUND YOKOHAMA CHINATOWN AREAS, YAMASHITACHO, NAKA, YOKOHAMA, KANAGAWA - Map
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: ANYONE INTERESTED IN CHINA, ANYONE AFTER CULTURAL ADVENTURES AND GREAT FOOD, INSTAGRAMMERS
A Fresh Start
Ueno de Panda 2024
Head to Ueno to celebrate Chinese New Year! With tons of different food booths, live performances and panda themed exhibits, this is the perfect way to start off your weekend. Choose from any of the food booths and have your fill of delicious Chinese cuisine.
- Date
- FRI, FEB. 9 - MON, FEB 12, 2024
- Time
- 12 P.M–8P.M.
- Location
- Ueno Park Fountain Square, ss 5-6 Ueno Park, Taito City, Tokyo - Map
- Fee
- Free!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, FRIENDS, FOODIES
Snow Fever
Sagamiko Resort's Snow Park
We haven’t been able to see much snow in Tokyo yet this year. Sagamiko Resort in Kanagawa, however, has got us covered — its Snow Park is a vast area (6,000 sq. meters) covered in snow where kids can play all day long, ride they sleds (or tubes!), build snowmen and enjoy the winter weather to the fullest. Best thing? It's so close to Tokyo that you can easily make it a day trip! Plus there are heaps of other attractions around the resort you can enjoy as well.
- Date
- NOW THROUGH EARLY MARCH 2024
- Time
- 10 A.M.-4 P.M.
- Location
- SAKAMIKO RESORT, 1634 WAKAYANAGI, MIDORI-KU, SAGAMIHARA-SHI, KANAGAWA - Map
- Fee
- ¥1,800 (ADULTS), ¥1,200 (KIDS) TO ENTER THE RESORT, PLUS ¥800 FOR SNOW PARK ENTRY
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, CHILDREN
Scent Of Spring
Bunkyo Plum Festival
Before the sakura season kicks in, it's time to enjoy the plums and there's no better place to do so than at the Yushima Tenmangu Shrine in Tokyo's Bunkyo ward. The approximately 300 plum trees are just starting to bloom, inviting visitors for a pleasant sight and scent. There will be also various performances, including a karaoke competition, traditional Japanese dances, shamisen and of course, lots of food stalls!
- Date
- NOW THROUGH TUE, MARCH 8, 2024
- Time
- 8 A.M.-7:30 P.M.
- Location
- YUSHIMA TENMANGU SHRINE, 3-30-1 YUSHIMA BUNKYO-KU, TOKYO - Map
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, COUPLES, FLOWER PHOTOGRAPHERS, SOLO DATES
What are your plans for the weekend? Are you organizing a fun or interesting online event? Do you know someone who is? Contact us to get it listed!
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