This Week: Tokyo Area Events for Jun. 26 – Jul. 2

End June with a bang. The event lineup for the upcoming week is sure to get you out of the house. Catch the very last of the Kyu-Furukawa Rose Festival, sample some mouth watering kebabs or hike up Mount Takao and enjoy a celebratory beer. The choice is yours! Have a fun week ahead.

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The Mediterranean Diet In Japan

Eat with Meraki Workshops

Rie, the founder of Eat with Meraki, will be hosting a series of workshops in Yokohama at the 7artscafe. Enjoy your morning cooking and learning about the health benefits of Mediterranean food. The workshop includes a short presentation followed by preparing gluten-free meals inspired by the Mediterranean diet. Then enjoy the dishes at lunchtime (dessert included!). Drinks available for purchase from 7artscafe.

Date

MON, JUN. 26, 2023

Time

6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Location

7artscafe, 1−3 Sueyoshicho, Naka Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa - Map

Fee

¥4, 000 per person

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RECOMMENDED FOR: FRIENDS, COUPLES, NEW TO COOKING

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A Voyage Of Discovery

EU Film Days 2023

EU Film Days is a festival that brings the best of European cinema to audiences in Japan. This year's featured films, many of which shown for the first time in Japan, have been chosen in order to exhibit the wide range of film-making talent in the European Union as well as to showcase the EU’s cultural diversity and vibrancy. Check the schedule for details on each film.

Date

Sat, Jun. 2 - Fri, Jun. 30, 2023

Time

DEPENDS ON SCREENING (SEE SCHEDULE)

Location

NATIONAL FILM ARCHIVE OF JAPAN, 3-7-6 KYOBASHI, CHUO-KU, TOKYO - Map

Fee

SINGLE TICKET: ¥520, ELEMENTARY AND JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: ¥100

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RECOMMENDED FOR: COUPLES, FRIENDS, FILM STUDENTS

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Scent Of Spring

Kyu-Furukawa Gardens Rose Festival

Take a pleasant stroll amid plenty of beautiful roses at this Western-style Japanese garden. The venue is well known for its infusion of Eastern and Western aesthetics; the western-style building brings back the 1900s British taste, while the Japanese garden reflects the authenticity of the Wa spirit. All of this at the sight and scent of gorgeous roses!

Date

Now through Fri, June 30, 2023

Time

9 A.M. - 5 P.M.

Location

KYU-FURUKAWA GARDENS, 1 NISHIGAHARA, KITA-KU, TOKYO - Map

Fee

¥150 (GENERAL), ¥70 (OVER 65)

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: NATURE LOVERS, FLOWER PHOTOGRAPHERS, DATES

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Eco Lifestyle

Earth Garden 2023

Join ecologists and free minded Tokyo hippies for a yet another celebration of Earth Garden, one of the best known eco-conscious events in the capital. There'll be plenty of stalls, food booths, talk sessions and workshops, as well as stage performances and good music. Bring your own cups and plates, or buy some at the venue for discounts.

Date

Sat, Jul. 1 - Sun, Jul. 2, 2023

Time

10 a.m. - 8 p.m. (Saturday), 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Sunday)

Location

Yoyogi Park Event Space, 2-3 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo - Map

Fee

Free!

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RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, COUPLES, FRIENDS, INSTAGRAMMERS

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1001 Nights In 2 Days

Arabian Festival

Surprisingly held for the first time in Japan, this festival puts the beauty and culture of the Middle East and other Arab regions in the spotlight for two days. Enjoy various stage performances (belly dance, anyone?) henna art, an Arabian bazaar, plenty of mouth-watering nibbles (yes to authentic kebab) and even a chance for a selfie with a camel.

Date

Sat, Sep. 10 - Sun, 11, 2016

Time

10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Location

Yoyogi Park outdoor stage, 2-3 Jinnan, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo - Map

Fee

Free

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, COUPLES, FRIENDS, INSTAGRAMMERS

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Count The Stars

Tokyo Tower's Milky Way Illumination

Have you ever dreamed of watching the Milky Way unveil before your eyes across the night sky? Well, this summer, although not exactly the actual thing, you can see this in the heart of Tokyo. This weekend, follow the 600-step, star-studded outer staircase up to Tokyo Tower’s main observatory for a 360° Milky Way illumination. Inspired by the Tanabata love story legend, this is the perfect place to take that special someone out this summer.

Date

Fri, Jun. 16 - Sun, Sep. 24, 2023

Time

9 A.M.-11 P.M.

Location

TOKYO TOWER, FIRST FLOOR OF MAIN OBSERVATORY, 4-2-8, SHIBAKOEN, MINATO-KU, TOKYO - Map

Fee

¥1,200 (GENERAL)

Info

Recommended for: Couples, Families, Friends, Instagrammers

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Worth The Climb

Takao Beer Mount

Just a short walk from the end of the Mount Takao cable car station, the Mount Takao Beer Mount will open again this year at an observation facility with an altitude of 488 meters. There will be all-you-can-drink beer, wine and cocktails available for up to 120 minutes and an all-you-can-eat buffet, too!

Date

NOW THROUGH SAT, OCT 15, 2023

Time

1 P.M.-9 P.M.

Location

BEER MOUNT, 2205 TAKAOMACHI, HACHIOJI, TOKYO - Map

Fee

¥4,300 (ADULTS)

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: FRIENDS AND FAMILIES

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Useful (And Not So Useful) Goods And Services To Save Time Or Space

Try Renting Something For A Weekend

Suitcases? Middle age men? Christmas trees? Read on to learn about the different things you can get away with renting for a day, a week or even a month.

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