This Week: Tokyo Area Events for Mar. 4 – 10, 2024
Stop And Smell The Flowers!
Let's start March off on the right foot. Head downtown for not just one but three events all held simultaneously at Yoyogi Park! There's the Thai Music Grammy Award Festival, the Egypt Festival and the one-day flea market all just a few meters from each other. Hope you have a fantastic week ahead! Stay warm.
Say hello to spring! Visit these family-friendly Tokyo area events that we’re sure you’ll love. Let’s make the most out of the new season!
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- Date
- NOW THROUGH Wed Mar. 13, 2024
- Time
- ANYTIME
- Location
- ANYWHERE
- Fee
- FREE TO ENTER
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: CREATIVES, FRIENDS, COUPLES
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Celebrating International Women’s Day in Tokyo 2024
Looking for a fun way to celebrate International Women’s Day? Tokyo has 10 inspiring events to get you involved this March! International Women’s Day (IWD) is a holiday celebrated annually on March 8 with a focal point in the women’s rights movement. Here at Savvy Tokyo, we wanted to share with our readers some ways this day can be celebrated in and around Tokyo!
- Date
- FRI, MAR. 8, 2024
- Time
- VARIOUS
- Location
- VARIOUS
- Fee
- VARIOUS
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: WOMEN AND MEN WHO SUPPORT EQUAL RIGHTS AND AREN’T AFRAID TO SPEAK UP!
Anime Galore
Tokyo Anime Award Festival 2024
TAAF is the anime version of Short Shorts: an international anime festival that brings talents from all over the world to display their works in Japan. The event screens original, high-quality animated films from around the world and they are all open to the public for viewing at various cinemas and other venues in Ikebukuro. Not to be missed if you’re an anime lover.
- Date
- FRI, MAR. 8- MON, MAR 11, 2024
- Time
- VARIOUS (SEE WEBSITE)
- Location
- VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN IKEBUKURO (WACCA IKEBUKURO, IKEBUKURO HUMAX CINEMA, CINEMA SUNSHINE AND MORE) - Map
- Fee
- DEPENDS ON MOVIE
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FRIENDS, FANS OF JAPANESE CULTURE, ANIME FANS, ART LOVERS
Blooming Entertainment
Sakura Aquarium By Naked
Produced by digital art masters Naked Inc, the team behind the ultra-popular show Flowers by Naked, this high-tech aquarium will be glowing in a variety of cherry blossom-inspired audiovisual programs and projection mapping played during the day and later in the evening. The entire aquarium will be celebrating the arrival of spring and there's really no other indoor event as Instagrammable as this one.
- Date
- NOW THROUGH FRI, APR. 19, 2024
- Time
- 10 A.M.-10 P.M.
- Location
- MAXELL AQUA PARK SHINAGAWA, 4-10-30 TAKANAWA, MINATO-KU, TOKYO (INSIDE SHINAGAWA PRINCE HOTEL) - Map
- Fee
- ¥2,500 (ADULTS)
- Info
- Recommended for: Couples, Instagrammers
Raiders of the Lost Park
Egypt Festival
After the great success of last year's first official and large-scale Egypt fest in the capital, luckily for us, they'll be holding their second festival this weekend. Stop by for a quick imaginary tour around the country while tasting authentic food, watching traditional performances and enjoying some live Egyptian music.
- Date
- SAT, MAR.9 - SUN, MAR. 10, 2024
- Time
- 10 A.M.-6 P.M.
- Location
- YOYOGI PARK KEYAKI NAMIKI, 2-3 JINNAN, SHIBUYA-KU, TOKYO - Map
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, FRIENDS, EGYPTIANS IN TOKYO, FOODIES, WORLD TRAVELERS
Cultural Enchantment
Thai Music Grammy Award Festival
Featuring performances by famous Thai artists and dancers, you can get a taste of the country’s music and fun without stepping out of Japan. Enjoy the tropical and friendly atmosphere!
- Date
- SAT, MAR.9 - SUN, MAR. 10, 2024
- Time
- 10 A.M.- 7 P.M.
- Location
- 2-3 Jinnan, Shibuya City, Tokyo - Map
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: THAI MUSIC FANS, FRIENDS, COUPLES, FAMILIES
For One Day Only
Yoyogi Park Big Flea Market
Out with the old and in with the used. For one day 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
- Sun, Mar 10. 2024
- Time
- 9 A.M. - 3 P.M.
- Location
- 2-3 Jinnan, Shibuya City, Tokyo - Map
- Fee
- Free
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FRIENDS, COUPLES, FAMILIES
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
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. As a general rule, the Oedo Antique Market will be open every first and third Sunday, however, the Tokyo International Forum market will be closed from May to August this year due to the Olympic Games, and possibly closed in April. This weekend the market is held on a Saturday, stop by to find your own new gem for your home and wardrobe!
- Date
- SUN, MAR. 10, 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
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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