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This Week: Tokyo Area Events for Jan. 8 – 14

A New Year in Tokyo

By The Savvy Team |
January 8, 2024 |
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Welcome to the second week of January! Let's make the most out of the start of the year. We've rounded up some events that last until today like the oyster festival, flea markets and the last of New Year concerts and exhibits in the city. Have a great week ahead!

Inland Cuisine

Oyster Fes

A huge gourmet festival gathering delicious oyster themed dishes from all over Japan will be held in Ueno Park this year! At the event, you will be able to enjoy eating seasonal oysters in a variety of different forms whilst sipping on local sake.

Date: FRI, JAN. 6-MON, JAN. 8, 2024
Time: 10 A.M.-5 P.M.
Location: UENO PARK, 5-20 UENOKOEN, TAITO-KU, TOKYO - Map
Fee: FREE!
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: FOODIES, FAMILY, FRIENDS, COUPLES

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For One Weekend Only

Yoyogi Park Flea Market

Out with the old and in with the used. For one weekend only, check out one of the biggest fleamarkets in Tokyo. Now's your chance to score some great vintage finds just a stone's throw away from Harajuku Station. Don't miss out and be prepared to get there early!

Date: St Jan. 6 - Mon Jan 8. 2024
Time: 9 A.M. - 3 P.M.
Location: 2-3 Jinnan, Shibuya City, Tokyo - Map
Fee: Free
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: FRIENDS, COUPLES, FAMILIES

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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. Stop by to find your own new gem for your home and wardrobe!

Date: MON, JAN. 8, 2024
Time: 9 A.M.-4 P.M.
Location: TOKYO INTERNATIONAL FORUM EVENT SPACE, 3-5-1 MARUNOUCHI, CHIYODA-KU, TOKYO - Map
Fee: FREE!
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: TREASURE HUNTERS

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All Of The Lights

Tokyo Mega Illumination Tunnel

Spend an evening at one of Tokyo's best illumination or light up events with your family and friends. Topping the charts for two consecutive years in a row, the Tokyo Mega Illumination has tons of great eats and photo spots.

Date: SAT, NOV. 11, 2023 - MON, JAN. 8, 2024
Time: 4:30 P.M. - 8 P.M.
Location: 2-1-2 KatsushimaShinagawa City, Tokyo - Map
Fee: FROM ¥1,000
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: Couples, FRIENDS, Families, INSTAGRAMERS

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New Year, New Musical

New Years Musical Concert 2024

The Theatre Orb invites all to a perfect occasion to celebrate a joyful start to the New Year! This star-studded concert featuring J. Harrison Ghee, Ben Crawford, Telly Leung and Kerry Ellis will offer iconic musical numbers performed by top-class singers and actors.

Date: Sat, Jan. 6-Mon, Jan. 8, 2024
Time: FROM 1 P.M. OR 5 P.M.
Location: TOKYU THEATRE ORB, SHIBUYA HIKARIE 11F, 2-21-1 SHIBUYA, SHIBUYA-KU, TOKYO - Map
Fee: ¥5,500-¥12,000 (¥4,800 FOR UNDER 25)
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: MUSICAL FANS, DATES, FRIENDS, FAMILY

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Celebrate History and Culture

Balkan Caucasus Festival 2024

Learn more about Balkan and Caucasus culture at this weekend festival. Expect tons of performances, dancing and great eats all day long.

Date: Sat, Jan. 13- Sun, Jan. 14, 2024
Time: 10 A.M. - 6 P.M.
Location: 1-5-11 Jinnan, Shibuya City, Tokyo - Map
Fee: Free
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: FRIENDS, COUPLES, INSTAGRAMMERS, FAMILIES

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Past to Present

Van Gogh and Still Life Painting: From Tradition to Innovation

Learn about Van Gogh through his life, work and how he's influenced a generation of artists. Go through the exhibit to learn about where he drew inspiration, how this manifested in his work and what we can all take away from his life.

Date: Now through Sun Jan. 21, 2024
Time: 10 A.M. - 6 P.M.
Location: 1-26-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo - Map
Fee: Tickets from ¥1,800
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: Couples, FRIENDS, INSTAGRAMERS, ART LOVERS

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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

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Year Of The Rabbit

New Year's Card (Nengajo) Exhibition

A beautiful display of new year greeting cards sent in from all over Japan will be exhibited to celebrate the new year. Each piece, made by children and adults, is unique and touched by a very creative artistic taste (as far as we can tell). During the exhibition period, there will also be an art event of Japanese lifestyle and culture.

Date: SUN, JAN. 7-SUN, JAN. 14, 2024
Time: 10 A.M.-6 P.M.
Location: ATLIA KAWAGUCHI MUNICIPAL ART GALLERY, 1-76 NAMIKI MOTOMACHI, KAWAGUCHI-SHI, SAITAMA - Map
Fee: FREE!
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, TOURISTS, COUPLES, FRIENDS, ARTISTS

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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. 29, 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

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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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