This Week: Tokyo Area Events for Jan. 22 – 28, 2024
Freeze the Day
Winter is all about cozying up. From indulging in Japanese winter dishes like nabe, oden or ramen to stay warm, or bundling up and hitting the slopes at a nearby ski resort, there's tons of fun to be had. In this week's events roundup, we handpicked some exhibits and festivals to make the most out of this chilly season. Have a great week ahead!
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
Hot Pot Date
Nabe Hut 2024
Surrounding a hot pot with your family and friends in the beautiful city of Yokohama is a perfect way to warm up the stone cold weekend. This nabe hut event can be enjoyed in two ways: one by making your own special nabe by choosing among the all-time favorite ingredients and broth, and another by leaving it up to the pros and taste the best of Japan's regional nabe pots. To spice up the event, a strolling guitarist will be going around singing songs per request so get there with a favorite tune ready in mind!
- Date
- NOW THROUGH SUN, JAN. 28, 2024
- Time
- 12 P.M.-9 P.M. (WEEKENDS FROM 11 A.M.)
- Location
- YOKOHAMA RED BRICK WAREHOUSE, 1-1 SHINKO, NAKA-KU, YOKOHAMA, KANAGAWA - Map
- Fee
- FREE TO ENTER
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, FRIENDS, FOODIES AND COUPLES
Sake And Snacks
Fuyusai Winter Festival
Head out this weekend to try delicious local sake and gourmet from all over Japan. If sake isn’t your thing, don’t be discouraged! This event will also feature a number of tasty local appetizers using seasonal meats, fish, vegetables, and mushrooms, showing off the characteristics of each region.
- Date
- FRI, JAN 26-SUN, JAN 28, 2024
- Time
- 11 A.M. - 7 P.M. (SUN. UNTIL 6 P.M.)
- Location
- YOYOGI PARK, 2-3 JINNAN, SHIBUYA, TOKYO - Map
- Fee
- FREE TO ENTER!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FRIENDS, JAPANESE CULTURE FANS, SAKE LOVERS
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
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
What Do We See?
The Phantom of the Opera by Ken Hill
Ken Hill's beloved musical adaptation of Gaston Leroux's classic tale of tragedy, grand opera, romance and horror, is back in Tokyo for a yet another tour. It doesn't matter how many times you see this musical, it's always a breath of fresh air.
- Date
- NOW THROUGH SUN JAN. 28, 2024
- Time
- Various. See website.
- Location
- Tokyu Theater Orb, Shibuya Hikarie 2-21-1 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo - Map
- Fee
- ¥6,000-¥13,000
- Info
- Recommended for: Couples, Weekend Dates, People In Need of A Cultural Boost Away from The Crowds
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
Hot Pot Fever
Regional Japanese Nabe Festival
Can't make it out to Yokohama? Head to Yoyogi Park instead. It's said in Japan that winter is incomplete without nabe (hot pot dish). In this gourmet event, prefectures will compete to win the title of the best nabe grand prix award of the year. From Miyagi’s monkfish hotpot to Fukuoka’s motsunabe, enjoy all local tastes in a single day. Spicing up the event are stage performances by idol groups and street performers.
- Date
- FRI, JAN. 26 - SUN, JAN. 28, 2024
- Time
- 10 A.M.- 8 P.M. (SUN UNTIL 6 P.M.)
- Location
- YOYOGI PARK, 2-3 JINNAN, SHIBUYA, TOKYO - Map
- Fee
- FREE ENTRY (VARIED PRICE FOR NABE DISH)
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FOODIES, FAMILIES, FRIENDS, COUPLES
Shining and Shimmering
Waterras Winter Illumination 2023
Looking for a less crowded illumination event in central Tokyo? Head over to the Waterras Winter Illumination. Celebrating 10 years, the theme for this year's illumination is called: The Earth Where Stars Fall - Toward the Next 10 Years of Even More Shining. Enjoy a crisp evening walk after dark with friends and loved ones.
- Date
- Now through Thurs Feb. 29, 2024
- Time
- 14:30 P.M. - 11 P.M.
- Location
- Awaji Park, 2-27 Kanda Awajicho, Chiyoda City, Tokyo - Map
- Fee
- Free!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: Couples, FRIENDS, Families
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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