This Week: Tokyo Area Events for Oct. 2 – 8
Music Festivals and Seasonal Blooms in the City
Start October right by making the most out of the cooler weather. Its slowly but surely starting to feel like autumn so now is a good a time as any to spend afternoons outdoors admiring rose gardens, grabbing a beer and listening to top tier jazz.
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Tokyo Edo Week 2023
Learn more about Japanese culture and history at Tokyo Edo Week. It's a free interactive cultural festival where there'll be tons of traditional food, crafts and exhibits that celebrate all things Japanese. Don't miss out on sampling from the many food stalls, too!
- Date
- Thu, Oct. 5 - Mon, Oct. 9, 2023
- Time
- 10 A.M.-6 P.M.
- Location
- Uenokoen, Taito City, Tokyo - Map
- Fee
- FREE
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: HISTORY BUFFS, COUPLES, FRIENDS, FAMILIES
A Gastronomical Affair
The Secret Kitchen at The Tavern – Grill & Lounge
The Secret Kitchen is an exclusive dinner course that serves 14 guests a night for a limited run. Enjoy dishes prepared by the talented Chef Dennis Kuipers, Executive Chef for nearly 16 years at a two-star Michelin French restaurant of a luxury boutique hotel in Amsterdam. This special six course dinner will highlight the seasonal flavors of autumn by incorporating Japanese ingredients such as seasonal Hokkaido scallops, sweet potatoes, chestnuts and more. Enjoy a fusion of art and gastronomy; an intimate experience serving an atelier of locally sourced Japanese-French fine dining cuisine with a Dutch flair.
- Date
- Various from Tue Oct. 3, 2023 (Limited to 18 evenings)
- Time
- 6:30 P.M. onwards
- Location
- The Tavern - Grill & Lounge, 51F 1-23-4 Toranomon Hills (Inside Andaz Tokyo), Toranomon, Minato, Tokyo - Map
- Fee
- ¥18,200 per person +¥8,800 for a wine pairing option
- Info
- Recommended for: Couples, Friends, Tourists, Foodies
Umakamon!
Kyushu Fair in Yoyogi Park
This food festival brings local Japanese dishes from all around Kyushu to Tokyo. You can taste and enjoy a variety of regional Kyushu dishes in Yoyogi Park. The perfect opportunity to enjoy plenty of unique Japanese cuisine with friends and family.
- Date
- Fri, Oct. 6 - Mon, Oct. 9, 2023
- Time
- 10 A.M.-6 P.M.
- Location
- 2-1 Yoyogikamizonocho, Shibuya City, Tokyo - Map
- Fee
- FREE
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FOODIES, SWEET TOOTHS, FRIENDS, FAMILIES
All That Jazz
Yokohama Jazz Promenade
A major music event tracing its origins back to 1993, Yokohama Jazz Promenade attracts over 120,000 visitors each year to its numerous jazz clubs, bars, and streets where fans of the musical genre will be celebrating along with musicians from around the world. This year most performances will be streamed online so you can also enjoy it safe at home. If you've been missing street music in Japan, this is your event!
- Date
- SAT, OCT. 7-SUN, OCT. 8, 2023
- Time
- VARIOUS (SEE WEBSITE)
- Location
- ONLINE, MUSIC HALLS, JAZZ BARS, AND OPEN AREAS AROUND YOKOHAMA (SEE WEBSITE FOR ALL DETAILS) - Map
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: COUPLES, JAZZ LOVERS, MUSICIANS, ARTISTS
Children's Paradise
Kodomo No Kuni Kids Autumn Festival
Kodomo no Kuni (lit, The Children Republic), one of Japan's largest amusement parks for the little ones, is hosting its annual autumn festival offering children three full days of various events and chances to go out and play. There will be group sports, craft-making, heroes live shows and so much more.
- Date
- Sat, Oct 7-Mon, Oct 9, 2023
- Time
- 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Location
- 700 Naracho, Aoba-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture - Map
- Fee
- ¥600 (Adults), Children: ¥100-¥200 (depending on age)
- Info
- Recommended for: Families, Kids
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The Ocean – The Origin of Life
This special exhibit by the National Museum of Nature and Science will have you learning all about how life began from the ocean, how living things and the ocean are connected, the blessings we receive from the ocean and how we can protect it for future generations. Walk around the exhibit to see the evolution of aquatic life through different photos and real life accounts of how we've adapted to live side by side.
- Date
- Now through Mon Oct. 9, 2023
- Time
- 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Location
- National Museum of Nature and Science, 7-20 Uenokoen, Taito City, Tokyo - Map
- Fee
- General admission: ¥2,000 High-school students and below: ¥600
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, FRIENDS, COUPLES
Cheers To The Weekend
Yokohama Oktoberfest
The romantic city of Yokohama invites you for a sip of Paulaner, Krombacher, Warsteiner or whatever else you prefer. We warn you that the inviting atmosphere doesn't come cheap, but, hey, drinking and exchanging cups among fellow beer lovers is (almost) priceless.
- Date
- NOW THROUGH SUN, OCT. 15, 2022
- Time
- All day
- Location
- 1-1 Shinko, Naka Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa - Map
- Fee
- ¥500
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: BEER LOVERS, FRIENDS, COUPLES
Roses Are Red
Kyu-Furukawa Garden Roses Bloom
Although the annual Rose Festival is canceled this year, the park still invites guests to 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 garden reflects the authenticity of the Japanese Wa spirit. All of this amidst the sight and scent of gorgeous roses! Don't forget to book online beforehand.
- Date
- Sat, Oct. 7 - Fri, Nov. 10, 2023
- Time
- 9 A.M.- 6 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
Historical Mystery
Anastasia The Musical
In 1918, news spread that the Imperial Romanov family was killed but it was rumored that Princess Anastasia has somehow survived. At the time, numerous books on Anastasia were published around the world, following with this musical inspired by this renowned story. Anya, who lost her memory, goes on a journey to find her true self and her home. The show is full of love and adventure and can be enjoyed by all ages.
- Date
- NOW THROUGH Sat Oct. 7, 2023
- Time
- VARIOUS (SEE WEBSITE)
- Location
- TOKYU THEATRE ORB, SHIBUYA HIKARIE 11F, 2-21-1 SHIBUYA, SHIBUYA-KU, TOKYO
- Fee
- ¥5,500-¥16,000
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: MUSICAL FANS, DATES, FRIENDS, FAMILY
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