This Week: Tokyo Area Events for February 19 – 25, 2024
Food Festivals in Tokyo
Welcome to a new week! In this lineup of Tokyo area events, we've rounded up some culinary festivals and events for you and your family. If you're craving seafood, then don't miss out on the Sakana and Japan Festival. Want something sweet? There's the Fukushima Sweets Festival and afternoon tea at the ANA Intercontinental. To learn more about organic food in Japan at the Organic Festa.
Looking for some unique, family-friendly Tokyo area events? Check out our lineup for this coming week.
ECO Society
Organic Festa 2024
The Organic Festa is a once a year event that gathers organic farmers from all over Japan that create food products without relying on agricultural chemicals or chemical fertilizers. The event is enjoyable for all with special workshops to learn about and experience organic farming. There is also a number of relaxing cafes and food stalls to rest at.
- Date
- SAT, FEB. 24, 2024
- Time
- 10 A.M-4 P.M.
- Location
- 12F, 2-10-1 Yurakucho, Chiyoda City, Tokyo - Map
- Fee
- FREE ENTRY
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, FRIENDS, ECOISTS, VEGANS
Winner Winner Seafood Dinner
Sakana and Japan Festival 2024
Back after four very long years, the Sakana and Japan festival will offer all sorts of the freshest seafood dishes. Craving for a piping hot bowl of seafood ramen? or a seafood bowl? You'll have so many more to choose from so be sure to go early!
- Date
- THU, FEB. 22 - SUN, FEB. 25, 2024
- Time
- 10 A.M. - 8 P.M. (UNTIL 6 P.M. ON SUN AND FROM 11 A.M. ON FRI)
- Location
- 2-3 Jinnan, Shibuya City, Tokyo - Map
- Fee
- FREE TO ENTER!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, COUPLES, FOODIES, INSTAGRAMMERS, SOLO DATES
Season of Plums
Setagaya Plum Blossom Festival
From Japanese instrumental performances, rice cake pounding and a haiku workshop to a tea ceremony, plum-infused foods, and sweets—this festival offers a wide variety of events that you can enjoy by yourself, with your family or friends. It’s a great option to get you energized for spring by admiring the 650 red-and-white plum trees blossoming in Hanegi Park. This weekend is the last chance to enjoy the pink atmosphere so try to get a glimpse before it’s too late!
- Date
- NOW THROUGH SUN, MAR. 3, 2024
- Time
- 10 A.M. TO 4 P.M.
- Location
- HANEGI PARK, 4-38-52 DAITA, SETAGAYA-KU, TOKYO - Map
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, INSTAGRAMMERS, COUPLES
Fukushima Sweets Festival
Held for the first time in Yoyogi Park the Fukushima Sweets Festival is where you can enjoy sweet treats made with local products from the prefecture. Support the prefecture and indulge your sweet tooth with award winning desserts by the local community!
- Date
- THU, FEB. 22 - SUN, FEB. 25, 2024
- Time
- 10 A.M. - 8 P.M. (UNTIL 6 P.M. ON SUN AND FROM 11 A.M. ON FRI)
- Location
- 2-3 Jinnan, Shibuya City, Tokyo - Map
- Fee
- FREE TO ENTER!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, COUPLES, FOODIES, INSTAGRAMMERS, SOLO DATES
Funny Bone
Tokyo Comedy Bar
If you've been looking for a sign to start your improv in Japan this is it! Happening every Saturday for about two hours, join this class at the Tokyo Comedy Bar. You'll be instructed in English so there's no need to worry about a language barrier and your session will be run by none other than Jon Sabay.
- Date
- Every Saturday
- Time
- 11 A.M. TO 1 P.M.
- Location
- 3F, 1-5-9 Dogenzaka, Shibuya City, Tokyo - Map
- Fee
- ¥1,500
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: ASPIRING COMEDIANS, COMEDY ENTHUSIASTS, SOLO DATES
Feline Good
Cat Festival
We all love cats here in Japan, right? Well if you are a feline lover this one-day craft festival is for you! The festival will be hosting a variety of product booths and a workshop to create items with cat motifs by 40 cat good creators! There will also be a special stage show with classical music performances too.
- Date
- FRI, FEB. 23, 2024
- Time
- 11 A.M.- 4 P.M.
- Location
- 2F Hotel Tokyo Garden Palace, 1-7-5 Yushima, Bunkyo City, Tokyo - Map
- Fee
- ¥500
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: CAT LOVERS, CAT OWNERS, CRAFTY PEOPLE, FAMILIES
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
Tea Time
Strawberry Chinese Afternoon Tea
Looking for a unique afternoon tea experience this season? Try this strawberry themed afternoon tea set that features the culinary delights of Hong Kong. There are 10 savory and 8 sweet dishes on the menu with strawberry infused stand out dim sum dishes. Paired with high quality Chinese tea like Red Oolong and fragrant Lychee tea, make it an afternoon to remember.
- Date
- Now through Sun. June 30, 2024
- Time
- 11:30a.m. / 2 p.m. / 5:30p.m.
- Location
- Karin Chinese Restaurant, 1-12-33 Akasaka, Minato City, Tokyo - Map
- Fee
- From ¥9,944
- Info
- ECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, INSTAGRAMMERS, 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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