This Week: Tokyo Area Events for Oct. 23 – 29
Halloween Weekend in Tokyo
Its that time of year again! Bust out your spookiest costume and check out all the Halloween themed events happening this weekend. If you're more of a foodie, then the Setagaya Bread Festival or Tokyo Ramen Festival may be up your alley. Happy Halloween!
© 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
Spooky Sparkles
Forest Halloween Night 2023
Held only on weekdays, the Shinrinkoen Park will hold a light-up/illumination event using various artworks and heaps of Halloween-related decorations. Other installations and art projects will also be exhibited at the same time. Enjoy a unique night walk through the park with illuminations and artistic illuminations.
- Date
- NOW THROUGH SUN, OCT. 29, 2023 (WEEKENDS ONLY)
- Time
- 5 P.M.-8:30 P.M.
- Location
- MUSASHI-KYURYO NATIONAL GOVERNMENT PARK, 1920 YAMATA, NAMEGAWA, HIKI, SAITAMA - Map
- Fee
- GENERAL: ¥450 (UNDER MIDDLE SCHOOL FREE)
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES WITH KIDS, COUPLES, FRIENDS
Art And The City
Designart Tokyo 2023
Design, art, fashion, food, technology and more from around the world gather this week in the heart of Tokyo. Participating shops, restaurants, and galleries from Omotesando, Roppongi, Harajuku and others areas will be hosting works by over 100 artists from Japan and other countries.
- Date
- FRI, OCT. 20 - SUN, OCT. 29, 2023
- Time
- VARIOUS (SEE WEBSITE)
- Location
- AREAS AROUND OMOTESANDO, HARAJUKU, SHIBUYA, EBISU, DAIKANYAMA, NAKAMEGURO, ROPPONGI, HIROO
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: ARTISTS, THOSE IN NEED OF A THERAPEUTIC SESSION
Loaves of Happiness
Setagaya Bread Festival
Come smell and taste the bakery-filled atmosphere at this popular annual bread festival in Setagaya. There will be over 100 booths selling delicious bread of all kinds, as well as live performances and music to get you in the mood for tasting.
- Date
- SAT, OCT. 28-SUN, OCT. 29, 2023
- Time
- 11 A.M.-6 P.M.
- Location
- SETAGAYA MONOZUKURI SCHOOL, IKEJIRI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, SETAGAYA PARK FOUNTAIN AREA, AND OTHER AREAS AROUND IKEJIRI OHASHI - Map
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: BREAD LOVERS, FAMILIES WITH KIDS, SOLO DATES (SO NO ONE CAN JUDGE YOU)
© Photo by kxn4t_Cosplay Fever
Ikebukuro Halloween Cosplay Festival
No area in Tokyo can perform better than Ikebukuro when it comes to cosplaying, so it makes perfect sense that one of the largest Halloween festivals is held here. This event features everything from a cosplay flea market, live stages, a parade, a red carpet to walk along with fellow cosplayers, cafes, photo booths and even a free costume-mending stall in case (parts of) your shoulders fall off.
- Date
- Sat, Oct 28-Sun, Oct 29, 2023
- Time
- 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Location
- JR Ikebukuro station, east exit area, Higashi-Ikebukuro Central Park - Map
- Fee
- Free!
- Info
- Recommended for: Cosplayers, Friends, Couples, Social Media Influencers
Streets Of Autumn
Koenji Festival
Another major dance event on the list this weekend, the annual Koenji Awa Odori is one of the largest of its kind in the capital. Come and see the nearly 170 teams dance the night away under traditional tunes and drums, forming a one-of-a-kind spectacular show! Be warned that the popularity of this event brings thousands of visitors, so it can get hot and crowded.
- Date
- SAT, OCT. 28 - SUN, OCT. 29, 2023
- Time
- ALL DAY (SEE ONLINE SCHEDULE)
- Location
- AROUND JR KOENJI STATION - Map
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: JAPANESE CULTURE FANS, MATSURI LOVERS, SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCERS, FAMILIES
Ghosts And Pumpkins
Omotesando Halloween Parade
Tokyo’s No. 1 spot for parades and celebrations—the streets of Omotesando—host a massive 1 km long procession for Halloween, inviting everyone from kids to adults (and celebrities) to join in. It’s one of the most kid-friendly Halloween events in Tokyo, and you’ll find a number of shops in Omotesando Hills and other areas offering trick-or-treat surprises and gifts for the little ones.
- Date
- SUN, OCT. 29, 2023
- Time
- 11 A.M.–4:30 P.M.
- Location
- 6-31-21 Jingumae, Shibuya City, Tokyo - Map
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES AND KIDS
Spooky Tokyo
Tokyo Tower's Halloween Horror Night
Tokyo Tower is inviting guests to experience a slightly different version of Halloween this year with a breathtaking projection mapping of playing ghosts and monsters (cute ones, though) at its observatory deck.
- Date
- Now through Tues, Oct 31, 2023
- Time
- Projection mapping: 5:30 p.m. until closing
- Location
- Tokyo Tower second floor, Main Deck - Map
- Fee
- ¥1,200
- Info
- Recommended for: Families, Couples, Social Media Influencers
Noodles Galore
Tokyo Ramen Festival
Back for yet another year, Tokyo Ramen Festival serves us the best bowls of Japan's soul food as selected from around the country. Divided into two parts, each round features 18 booths of noodles of all kinds and tastes. Classic shoyu ramen? Hakata pork broth ramen? Sea urchin ramen? Come hungry and check them all out!
- Date
- THU, OCT. 26-TUE, OCT. 31, 2023
- Time
- 10:30A.M.-8:30P.M. (CLOSES AT 6 P.M. ON NOV. 1 AND 6)
- Location
- KOMAZAWA OLYMPIC PARK CENTRAL ARENA, 1-1 KOMAZAWA KOEN, SETAGAYA-KU, TOKYO - Map
- Fee
- FREE ENTRY, ¥1,000 PER BOWL
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FOODIES, PEOPLE WHO CAN EAT A LOT
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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