This Week: Tokyo Area Events for Nov. 13 – 19
The Best of Autumn in Tokyo
This week we've got a good mix of different kinds of events. From the Tokyo Great Santa Run to the Hachioji Ginkgo Festival and the Spain Festival happening in Yoyogi, you're sure to keep busy. Have a wonderful week ahead!
Bottoms Up
7th Kakuuchi Festival
Have your pick of the best Japanese alcohol by a variety of liquor stores. From Japanese sake to shochu, pair your alcohol with tasty snacks from the many food stalls to enhance the flavor. It's a standing bar type of event to keep you on your feet and served kakuuchi style.
- Date
- FRI, NOV. 17 - SUN, NOV. 19, 2023
- Time
- 10 A.M. - 8 P.M.
- Location
- Takenodai Square (Fountain Square), 5-6 Uenokoen, Taito City, Tokyo - Map
- Fee
- ¥500
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: PARTY PEOPLE, FRIENDS, COUPLES, TOURISTS
Santa's Little Runners
Tokyo Great Santa Run
Ditch the sleigh and dash away on a fun run dressed as a Santa Clause, raising money in aid of sick children in Japan and underprivileged children in Kenya. One of the best parts? You won't be alone — there will be another 2500 plus Santas running with you, so think of this as a fun networking event too. Sort of. #BucketList
- Date
- SUN, NOV. 19, 2023
- Time
- 10:30 A.M. – 3 P.M.
- Location
- Yoyogi Event Plaza, 2-3 Jinnan, Shibuya City, Tokyo - Map
- Fee
- ADULT ¥3,300, STUDENT ¥2,200, CHILD ¥1,100 (COMES WITH COSTUME BUT YOU CAN WEAR YOUR OWN TOO)
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: PARTY PEOPLE, FRIENDS, COUPLES
Seasonal Delights
Hachioji Ginkgo Festival
Enjoy this ginkgo festival this weekend, the Hachioji edition welcomes visitors to a splendid scenery of the yellow leaves, various stage performances and parades by local dance teams. There will also be a number of booths selling goodies to support the disaster-affected Tohoku region. Of course, good food and drinks are offered as well.
- Date
- SAT, NOV. 18-SUN, NOV. 19, 2023
- Time
- 9 A.M.-4:30 P.M. (SAT), 9 A.M.-4 P.M. (SUN)
- Location
- AROUND HACHIOJI STATION - Map
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FRIENDS, FAMILIES, COUPLES
All-You-Can-Eat Japan
All Japan Bussanten
Food, food, and more food. From Okinawa’s dragon fruit curry to Nara’s minced beef steak cutlets, here you can eat till you drop! Bringing over 150 thousand visitors and 360 exhibitors last year, this event aims to revitalize Japan's rural areas by offering their best food selections in the heart of Tokyo. If you love Japanese food, you won't miss this event.
- Date
- FRI, NOV. 17 - SUN, NOV. 19, 2023
- Time
- 10 A.M.-7 P.M. (SUN UNTIL 6 P.M.)
- Location
- IKEBUKURO SUNSHINE CITY HALL A AND B, 3-1 HIGASHIIKEBUKURO, TOSHIMA-KU, TOKYO - Map
- Fee
- FREE
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, FRIENDS, COUPLES, FOODIES
Cultural Adventures
Spain Festival
Flamenco, paella, wine, and passionate music —how does that sound for a weekend outing? Held for four years straight and bringing over 120,000 visitors last year, the Spain Festival is back again, stronger than ever! Get in the España spirit as you sip your wine and dance the day away to flamenco music.
- Date
- SAT, NOV. 18-SUN, NOV. 19, 2023
- Time
- 10 A.M.-8 P.M.
- Location
- YOYOGI PARK EVENT SQUARE, 2-3 JINNAN, SHIBUYA-ku, TOKYO - Map
- Fee
- FREE
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, FRIENDS, COUPLES, FOODIES
© Photo by Koji HanabuchiTaste the Flavors of Autumn
Try Bill's Autumn and Winter Menu
Indulge in a classy brunch or dinner by trying the new seasonal menu by Bill's. Highlighting the best of spices and herbs of the world, taste the best of what this season has to offer. The menu features a variety of main dishes using seafood and fresh vegetables, crisp salads and a brand new dessert. Did we mention that they also come in vegetarian and vegan options? If you're dining at night, opt to try the Bourbon Thyme or Bill's house sake (rice wine).
- Date
- FROM WED OCT. 25, 2023
- Time
- LUNCH AND DINNER
- Location
- VARIOUS
- Fee
- VARIOUS
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: GIRLFRIENDS, FAMILY, FRIENDS, DATES, VEGANS AND VEGETARIANS
Weekend Concert
Yumenoshima Tropical Greenhouse Dome
Enjoy an afternoon listening to music. Held bi-monthly, this concert series at Yumenoshima features the likes of Madoka Mikami, Naoki Matsui (trumpet), Momoko Shioki (piano).
- Date
- SAT NOV. 18, 2023
- Time
- 3 P.M. - 3:45 P.M.
- Location
- 2-1-2 YUMENOSHIMA, KOTO CITY, TOKYO - Map
- Fee
- ADMISSION FEE: ¥250
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN
Grow Your Network
GaijinPot EXPO 2023
Just moved to Japan? Want to switch careers? The GaijinPot EXPO is the perfect place to start. Connect with employers, learn about new services relevant to your life and make new friends in the foreign community. Expect seminars will happen throughout the day that will cover a variety of topics about housing, visas and building your career in Japan.
- Date
- Sun, Dec 2. 2023
- Time
- 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
- Location
- Akihabara UDX, 4-14-1 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo - Map
- Fee
- FREE! (Must register in advance)
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: JOB HUNTERS, STUDENTS, PEOPLE WHO HAVE JUST MOVED TO JAPAN
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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