This Week: Tokyo Area Events for Oct. 30 – Nov. 5

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)

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RECOMMENDED FOR: FILM FANS, COUPLES, SOLO DATES

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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!

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RECOMMENDED FOR: DANCERS, JAPANESE CULTURE FANS, FRIENDS, SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCERS

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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

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RECOMMENDED FOR: BEER FANS, FRIENDS, FOODIES

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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)

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RECOMMENDED FOR: MOTOR FANS, FAMILIES, FRIENDS

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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)

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RECOMMENDED FOR: WINE FANS, FRIENDS, FOODIES

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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!

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RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILY, KIDS, FRIENDS

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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

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RECOMMENDED FOR: FOODIES, PEOPLE WHO CAN EAT A LOT

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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

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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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