This Week: Tokyo Area Events For January 4-10
Art, Culture And Keeping Cozy At Home
Covid-19 continues to play a threat across Japan through 2021, especially in Tokyo. For the sake of yourself and others, we highly suggest that you take precautions when leaving your home. To keep entertained, check out our recommendations of things you can do at home during this global crisis, alongside a few events happening around the city.
Experience Japan From Home
Online Event: Furusato Matsuri Tokyo 2021
Visiting all of Japan's 47 prefectures is a time (and cash)-consuming experience, but luckily a few people got together and came up with a single festival that brings the best of the best all the way from Hokkaido to Okinawa. Come and explore traditional Japanese performances, regional matsuri recreations, local specialties and more from all around Japan. One of the largest cultural events of the year, this one is a real gem and now easily accessible all over the world just a few clicks away.
- Date
- FRI, JAN. 8-MON, JAN. 11, 2021
- Time
- FRI FROM 6 P.M., SAT-MON FROM 4 P.M.
- Location
- ONLINE (SEE “MORE INFO” LINK) - Map
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, TOURISTS, FANS OF JAPANESE CULTURE, PEOPLE WHO WANT TO STAY HOME
Dezomeshiki
Online Event: The New Year’s Fire Review
The annual New Year’s Fire Review, called "Dezomeshiki," is a spectacular demonstration of fire and disaster prevention performed by the Tokyo Metropolitan Fire Department. It features firefighting drills, rescue, first aid, a parade of firefighting equipment and other various performances. Some of the firefighting techniques date back to the Edo era (1603-1867). Men dressed as Edo era firemen will perform acrobatic stunts on top of bamboo ladders. This year you can watch it all live from their Youtube Channel.
- Date
- WED, JAN. 6, 2021
- Time
- FROM 9:30 P.M.
- Location
- ONLINE (SEE “MORE INFO” LINK) - Map
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILY, FRIENDS, FIRETRUCK FANS
Add To Your Reading List
Check Out Japanese Books To Kickstart 2021
Looking for some inspirational books to get you in the mood to embrace everything the new year has coming? 2020 is finally behind us and we can make new resolutions for the brand new 2021 in front of us. Resolutions are made to be broken but practicing some new habits and enjoying some fresh perspectives on life can get you going on the right note. Here are some Japanese books, from philosophy to fiction, to get you in the right frame of mind to begin the new year or anything else you’d like to start anew in 2021. See “more info” link.
- Date
- WHENEVER YOU WANT
- Time
- ANY TIME
- Location
- HOME
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: BOOKWORMS
Tick-tock, tick-tock, tick-tock.
See These Simple Tips For A Heavenly Night’s Sleep
A good night’s sleep is vital for achieving emotional balance, regaining strength, keeping your weight in check and basically feeling healthy. The average person will spend approximately one-third of her life sleeping, but experts agree that it is not quantity that matters, but quality. Read our simple tips and Japan-based remedies to help you get the most out of your shut-eye so you can wake up looking forward to the day. See "more info" link.
- Date
- WHENEVER YOU WANT
- Time
- ANY TIME
- Location
- HOME
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: TIRED PEOPLE
Year Of The Ox
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
- FRI, JAN. 8 - SUN, JAN. 31, 2021
- 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
New Year, New Musical
New Years Musical Concert 2021
The Theatre Orb invites all to a perfect occasion to celebrate a joyful start to the New Year! This star-studded concert featuring Ayaka Hirahara, Yuki Koyanagi, Akinori Nakagawa, Takanori Sato, Micael K. Lee will offer iconic musical numbers performed by top-class singers and actors from Broadway and West End.
- Date
- SAT, JAN. 9-MON, JAN. 11, 2021
- 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
- ¥6,800-¥12,800 (¥4,800 FOR UNDER 25)
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: MUSICAL FANS, DATES, FRIENDS, FAMILY
Itadakimasu 2021
New Year Course at The Peninsula
Perched high on the 24th floor with stellar views of Tokyo's Imperial Palace Gardens and Hibiya Park, The Peninsula Tokyo's Peter is a refreshing dining destination offering the Peninsula standards of sophistication in a fun and inviting atmosphere. Here they will be serving up an exquisite five-course dinner to start off 2021.
- Date
- FRI, JAN. 1-11, 2021
- Time
- 6 P.M.- 10 P.M.
- Location
- THE PENINSULA TOKYO, 1-8-1 YURAKUCHO, CHIYODA, TOKYO - Map
- Fee
- ¥13,000 or ¥18,000
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: COUPLES, FRIENDS
Winter Wonderland
Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Art Rink
Yokohama's Akarenga celebrates its 16th year hosting this annual winter fun. This event is not only special because of the beautiful winter scenery of Yokohama, but it also offers a collab like no other of art and ice. This year's collaboration art was made by talented, award-winning artist Nishikawa Tomomi. If you get cold and hungry, get your grab of hot panini sandwiches and a warm cup of hot cocoa to warm up at Hot Hot Cafe. Make your 2021 a smooth start!
- Date
- NOW THROUGH SUN, FEB. 21, 2021
- Time
- WEEKDAYS: 1 P.M.-10 P.M. (WEEKEND FROM 11 A.M.)
- Location
- YOKOHAMA REDBRICK WAREHOUSE, 1-1 SHIN MINATO, NAKA-KU, YOKOHAMA - Map
- Fee
- ¥700 (ADULTS), ¥500 (CHILD), ¥500 (SKATE RENTAL)
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES WITH KIDS, COUPLES, FRIENDS
Culture in Action
Grand Sumo Tournament
Watching sumo on screen can never replicate the feeling of watching it live: it’s an experience of an ancient living culture. The first of the year’s six tournaments, the Tokyo Grand Sumo Tournament takes place throughout the month of January. Tickets can be purchased in advance or on the day—though for the latter you'll need to get their early to grab one of the arena seats. More information can be found on their website.
- Date
- SUN, JAN. 10-SUN, JAN. 24, 2021
- Time
- FROM 1 P.M.
- Location
- RYOGOKU KOKUGIKAN, 1-3-28 YOKOAMI SUMIDA-KU TOKYO - Map
- Fee
- FROM ¥3,500 FOR ARENA SEATS
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, TOURISTS, SPORTS FANS
Conversing, Glaring and Laughing
Taro Okamoto Exhibition: Confronting Eyes
Taro Okamoto started his career as a ‘western-style’ painter, but the subjects of his paintings differed greatly from those commonly used by other western-style artists. This is because he did not use any of the usual western-style genres, such as landscapes, portraits, still-lifes or nudes. So what did Taro paint? Unfortunately, it is impossible to say what his paintings depict simply by looking at them. However, one motif is clear, eyes. Taro’s paintings always contain eyes. Moreover, a lot of them possess multiple eyes.
- Date
- NOW THROUGH SUN, JAN. 31, 2021
- Time
- 10 A.M.-6 P.M. (LAST ENTRY 5:30 P.M.)
- Location
- TARO OKAMOTO MEMORIAL MUSEUM, 1-21-6 MINAMI-AOYAMA MINATO-KU TOKYO - Map
- Fee
- ¥650
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: COUPLES, FRIENDS, PHOTOGRAPHY BUFFS
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