This Week: Tokyo Area Events for Sep. 18–24

As summer slowly starts to fade away, we can enjoy cooler days and fairer weather. This week's event lineup will have you take a day trip outside of Tokyo to see some beautiful spider lilies in bloom or have you immerse yourself in Japanese hip hop culture in Odaiba. Have a great week ahead!

Japan's Largest India Fest

Namaste India 2023

This is the single largest Indian festival in Japan, bringing 200 thousand people together each year. Meditate in the wide-open air, and enjoy various stage performances and shows while chowing down on naan with spiced chicken curry and so many more delicious eats.

Date

SAT, SEP 23–SUN, SEP 24, 2023

Time

10 A.M.–8 P.M. (SAT), 10 A.M.–7:30 P.M. (SUN)

Location

YOYOGI PARK Event Space, 2-3 JINGUMAE, SHIBUYA-KU, TOKYO - Map

Fee

FREE!

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RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, FRIENDS, SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCERS

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Magical Red Spider Lilies

Kinchakuda Manjushage Festival 2023

For just two weeks a year, the Manjushage Park in Saitama transforms into an enchanted forest, carpeted by 500,000 flaming red spider lilies! During this Red Spider Lily Festival, don't miss out on snapping as many photos as you can.

Date

NOW THROUGH SUN, OCT. 1, 2023

Time

9 A.M.–4:30 P.M.

Location

MANJUSHAGE PARK, 125-2, OAZA KOMAHONGO, SAITAMA - Map

Fee

¥500. FREE FOR JUNIOR HIGH AND UNDER, VISITORS WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES

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RECOMMENDED FOR: COUPLES, FAMILIES, FRIENDS, PHOTOGRAPHERS

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Cultural Adventures

Peru National Festival 2023

Celebrate the Peruvian culture through hot latin music, local cuisines and traditional dance performances. You can even work on your salsa moves at the festival workshops — in other words, a great way to make your hot day even hotter!

Date

SAT, SEP 23–SUN, SEP 24, 2023

Time

10 a.m.–7 p.m.

Location

Yoyogi Park Zelcova Trees, 1-5-11 Jinnan, Shibuya City, Tokyo - Map

Fee

Free

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RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, FRIENDS, SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCERS

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© Photo by https://panda-expo.com/

A Mid-autumn Festival

Ueno de Panda 2023

Let's all come together for the mid-autumn festival in Ueno! With tons of different food booths, live performances and panda themed exhibits, this is the perfect way to start off your weekend. Choose from any of the 34 food booths and have your fill of delicious Chinese cuisine.

Date

SAT, SEP 23–SUN, SEP 24, 2023

Time

11 A.M–9 P.M.

Location

Ueno Park Fountain Square, ss 5-6 Ueno Park, Taito City, Tokyo - Map

Fee

Free!

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RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, FRIENDS, FOODIES

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© Photo by http://the-hope.jp/

A Hip Hop Music Festival

The Hope

A must for hip hop fans, The Hope is one of the largest domestic music festivals of the genre. Featuring over 50 artists with their own unique style, celebrate with the likes of DJ Ryow and Friends, AK-69 and many more!

Date

SAT, SEP 23, 2023

Time

From 12 P.M. onwards

Fee

Tickets from ¥13,000

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: FRIENDS, COUPLES, HIP HOP LOVERS, TOURISTS

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© Photo by tokyotower.co.jp

Count The Stars

Tokyo Tower's Milky Way Illumination

Have you ever dreamed of watching the Milky Way unveil before your eyes across the night sky? This weekend, follow the 600-step, star-studded outer staircase up to Tokyo Tower’s main observatory for a 360° Milky Way illumination. Inspired by the Tanabata love story legend, this is the perfect place to take that special someone out this summer.

Date

Fri, Jun. 16–Sun, Sep. 24, 2023

Time

9 A.M.–11 P.M.

Location

TOKYO TOWER, FIRST FLOOR OF MAIN OBSERVATORY, 4-2-8, SHIBAKOEN, MINATO-KU, TOKYO - Map

Fee

General admission: ¥1,200

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Recommended for: Couples, Families, Friends, Instagrammers

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© Photo by www.sumo.or.jp

At Ryogoku Kokugikan

September Grand Sumo Tournament

Watch Japan’s traditional sport in person in a socially distanced box seat to yourself or with a few others. This September Sumo event is the second last annual “honbasho” tournament out of six.

Date

NOW THROUGH SUN, SEP. 24, 2023

Time

VARIED

Location

RYOGOKU KOKUGIKAN, 1-3-28 YOKOAMI, SUMIDA CITY, TOKYO - Map

Fee

VARIED

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: SUMO FANS, FANS OF JAPANESE CULTURE

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© Photo by https://umiten2023.jp/

Dive In

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

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RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, FRIENDS, COUPLES

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