This Week: Tokyo Area Events for Oct. 30 – Nov. 5
Autumn Weekends in the City
Welcome the new week by filling up your calendar with new events happening all over Tokyo and beyond. Feel like watching a movie? Head over to the Tokyo International Film Festival. Craving German food? Head over to Roppongi and have your fill of pretzels, bread and beer. Want to spend a relaxing afternoon over a glass of wine (or two)? The Yamanashi Nouveau event is perfect for you. Whatever you get up to this weekend, we hope you have a great one!
Cinema Days
Tokyo International Film Festival 2023
The only Japanese film festival accredited by the International Federation of Film Producers Associations is back again this year, bringing films from around the world to Tokyo. Around 200 cinema pieces are divided into over 20 categories, featuring the latest releases and some old tributes. Indulge yourself in the beautiful world of films this weekend. All movies are screened with English subtitles!
- Date
- NOW THROUGH WED NOV. 1, 2023
- Time
- VARIOUS DEPENDING ON SCREENING
- Location
- TOHO CINEMAS ROPPONGI HILLS, EX THEATER ROPPONGI, TOKYO INTERNATIONAL FORUM, TOKYO MIDTOWN HIBIYA AND MORE
- Fee
- ¥1,500-¥2,600 (PER FILM)
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FILM FANS, COUPLES, SOLO DATES
Tradition Meets Street Dance
Dream Yosakoi Matsuri
One of Japan's most powerful and colorful traditional dance is now known worldwide, and this event aims to further spread the joy of Yosakoi. The festival celebrates its 18th anniversary this year with over 6,000 dancers taking it to the streets of Odaiba and other locations. Come witness the 80 teams from all around the nation gather to perform in one of Japan's largest yosakoi festivals―you might even get a chance to dance with them!
- Date
- SAT, NOV. 4-SUN, NOV. 5, 2023
- Time
- 11 A.M.-8 P.M. (SAT), 10 A.M.-8 P.M. (SUN)
- Location
- AROUND THE STATUE OF LIBERTY, DIVER CITY AND FUJI TV HEADQUARTERS
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: DANCERS, JAPANESE CULTURE FANS, FRIENDS, SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCERS
German Feast
Deutschland Fest 2023
In an event held annually to celebrate the friendship between Japan and Germany, Roppongi welcomes anyone for sausages, pretzels, bread, and of course, beer. The highlights of the event are the Jodlerin performance and the popular beer glass lifting competition. Free and paid workshops are also available, where you can learn more about craft beer and candle making.
- Date
- THU, NOV. 2-SUN, NOV. 5, 2023
- Time
- (FRI AND SAT) 11 A.M.-9 P.M.(SUN) 11 A.M.-8 P.M.
- Location
- TORITSU AOYAMA PARK, 7-23 ROPPONGI, MINATO-KU, TOKYO
- Fee
- FREE ENTRY
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: BEER FANS, FRIENDS, FOODIES
Open Future
Tokyo Motor Show
If you love passenger cars, commercial vehicles, motorcycles, Carrozzeria, vehicle bodies, parts, machinery and tools as well as mobility-related services this event in Odaiba, which is only held once every two years, is for you! The Tokyo Motor Show will be having multiple special exhibitions that focus on the future, enabling guests to see for themselves what mobility may look like in the coming years.
- Date
- NOW THROUGH SUN, NOV. 5, 2023
- Time
- 9 A.M.-7 P.M.
- Location
- TOKYO BIG SIGHT, MEGA WEB, SYMBOL PROMENADE PARK, TFT BUILDING SIDE PARKING, ETC.
- Fee
- ¥3,000 (ADULTS) FREE (HIGHSCHOOL STUDENTS AND UNDER)
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: MOTOR FANS, FAMILIES, FRIENDS
Wineland
Yamanashi Nouveau
Yamanashi, Japan's world-class wine prefecture, is promoting various initiatives in cooperation with winery organizations to promote multiple branding and sales channels for the prefecture. At this wine festival in Hibiya park, you can taste over 60 different wines from 34 different wineries. The ticket price comes with a wine glass, 10 wine tasting tickets and snacks.
- Date
- FRI, NOV. 3, 2023
- Time
- 10:30 A.M.-2:30 P.M.
- Location
- Shiba Park 4th Block,3-2 Shibakoen, Minato City, Tokyo - Map
- Fee
- ¥3,000 (PRESALE), ¥3,500 (ON THE DAY)
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: WINE FANS, FRIENDS, FOODIES
Lighting Up
Akari Park
This event is all about energy and how to save it. Through various fun exhibits you will be able to learn about renewable energy, energy creation and energy saving. In addition, there will be a beautiful light installation and live event which can be enjoyed by the whole family. This event aims to revitalize the region and broaden the general public's knowledge and interest of energy.
- Date
- WED, NOV. 1 - SUN, NOV. 5, 2023
- Time
- (WED)3 P.M.-8 P.M. (THU-SAT) 2 P.M.-8 P.M. (SUN) 2 P.M.-6 P.M.
- Location
- UENO PARK FOUNTAIN AREA, 5-20 UENOKOEN, TAITO-KU, TOKYO
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILY, KIDS, FRIENDS
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
- WED, NOV. 1-SUN, NOV. 5, 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
Weekend Concert
Yumenoshima Tropical Greenhouse Dome
Enjoy an afternoon filled with music as you listen to the sound of a string quartet. Held bi-monthly, this concert series at Yumenoshima features the likes of Seiyoshi Nakamura, Rei Kamio (violin), Akane Komatsu (viola) and Megumi Nakajima on the cello.
- Date
- SAT NOV. 4, 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
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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