This Week: Tokyo Area Events for Mar. 18 – 24, 2024
Florals For Spring
Cherry blossom season is right around the corner! While the forecast is a little bit earlier this year than last, it's still a great excuse to go outdoors all the same. Why not spend a Sunday morning at the Tokyo Outside Festival or watch the Shibuya Omotesando Women's Run? For treasure hunters, there's the Akasaka Antique Market.
Celebrate spring and cherry blossom season with a day out on the town. Here are some family-friendly Tokyo area events we’ve found that’ll surely keep you out and about. Be it musicals, cherry blossoms or sports, we’ve got you covered!
Travel Back in Time
On The 20th Century
Presented entirely in Japanese, this take on the classic broadway musical is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat. The musical takes place on a long train ride from Chicago to New York City. On The 20th Century is a tale of love, laughs and everything in between. What will happen between Oscar Jaffee and starlet Lily Garland? Watch and find out.
- Date
- Now through Sun, Mar. 31
- Time
- VARIOUS
- Location
- 2-21-1 Shibuya, Shibuya City, Tokyo - Map
- Fee
- Tickets from ￥10,000
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: MUSIC LOVERS, COUPLES, FRIENDS
Sports Day
Tokyo Outside Festival 2024
Organized annually since 2013, the Tokyo Outside Festival is one of the largest outdoor family events in Tokyo. It features a wide array of outdoor activities and workshops for the kids, including “treeing,” a new take on tree climbing, bungee/trampoline jumping and strider bike rides. There will also be food booths and outlet stalls. It’s a great place to play, experience, shop and eat outside while enjoying the sunny weather. Worth mentioning–it’s also free!
- Date
- Sat, Mar. 23-Sun, Mar. 24, 2024
- Time
- 9:30 A.M.–3:30 P.M.
- Location
- SHINJUKU CHUO PARK, AT THE BACK OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS (NEAR TOCHOMAE STATION, EXIT 5) - Map
- Fee
- FREE
- Info
- Recommended for: Families with children
All-You-Can-Consume Anime
Anime Japan 2024
Formerly known as the Tokyo International Anime Fair, Anime Japan is the country’s annual tradeshow. From exhibits to cosplay, to stores, to live broadcasts, it’s one of the biggest anime conventions in the world and Japan’s premiere animation event. There’s also a food park and anime-related workshops on offer.
- Date
- Sat, Mar. 23-Sun, Mar. 24, 2024
- Time
- 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Location
- Tokyo Big Sight East Hall, 3-11-1 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo - Map
- Fee
- ¥2,300
- Info
- Recommended for: Anime fans, Families, Friends, Couples, Cosplayers, Instagrammers
Gold Hunt
Akasaka's Antique Market
A classy flea market for those of you who are interested in digging up some unique vintage pieces. Here you can find one-of-a-kind jewelry and home decor items you won’t see elsewhere. Enjoy a Sunday full of bargains and treasure hunting. There will also be food trucks located near the venue just in case your stomachs rumbles.
- Date
- SUN, MAR. 24, 2024
- Time
- 11 A.M.- 5 P.M.
- Location
- ARK Hills ARK・Karajan Platz, 1-12-32 AKASAKA, MINATO-KU, TOKYO - Map
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- Recommended for: Couples, tourists, flea market lovers, Families
Cheer And Run
Shibuya Omotesando Women's Run
Based in the stylish pocket of Shibuya, the Omotesando Women's Run has become one of Tokyo’s most popular running events. Held annually, around 5,000 participants get together to enjoy the freedom of running through the Shibuya streets that are usually overrun with cars. Though the registration for this event is already closed, it’s worth making your way there just to enjoy the festivities and cheer the participants.
- Date
- Sun, Mar. 24, 2024
- Time
- From 9 a.m.
- Location
- Yoyogi Park Amphitheater Plaza, 2-1 Yoyogikamizonocho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo - Map
- Fee
- Free (to watch and cheer)
- Info
- Recommended for: Friends, Women, Families
Champagne Over Sakura
Midtown Blossom
For a more upscale hanami experience head to Tokyo Midtown's spacious garden where champagne and special sakura-inspired meal plans prepared by chefs will be served throughout the day in a setting coming straight from a Manhattan movie scene.
- Date
- FRI, MAR. 15-SUN, APR. 14, 2024
- Time
- 9:30 a.m.-12 a.m.
- Location
- Tokyo Midtown Garden, area alongside Sakura Avenue - Map
- Fee
- VARIED
- Info
- Recommended for: Girls' Day Out, Friends, Couples
Spring Concerto
Tokyo Tower's City Light Fantasia
If you can't wait for the real cherry blossoms, take a tour to Tokyo Tower which has staged a special spring mapping projection of sakura in full bloom against the Tokyo night sky. A truly romantic experience, this is a place to go to impress your significant other (or your Instagram followers).
- Date
- Now through Mon May 6, 2024
- Time
- 6:30 p.m.-10:50 p.m.
- Location
- Tokyo Tower, 4-2-8 Shibakoen, Minato City, Tokyo - Map
- Fee
- ¥1,200 (To access the Main Deck)
- Info
- Recommended for: Couples, Instagrammers
Achoo No More!
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- Time
- Anytime!
- Location
- Anywhere!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: PEOPLE WITH HAY FEVER, FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN
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