This Week: Tokyo Area Events for Sep. 4 – 10

With the last few weeks of summer just around the corner, we've rounded up the most exciting events and exhibit Tokyo has got to offer this week. From art exhibits to grand sumo tournaments, there's never a dull moment in one of the biggest cities on earth. Have a good one!

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Laugh Out Loud

No-Bro Comedy Show

Come one come all! At Tokyo Comedy Bar, every first Wednesday of the month is a woman's comedy show. For a night of fun, laughter and good vibes, watch some of the best women, non-binary and trans comedians in Tokyo take center stage.

Date

Wed Sep. 6, 2023

Time

Doors open from 8:30 P.M.

Location

3rd floor, 1-5-9 Dogenzaka, Shibuya City, Tokyo - Map

Fee

General admission: ¥2,000

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: FRIENDS, COUPLES, TOURISTS

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A Look Into the Unfinished Basilica

Gaudí and the Sagrada Família

Learn more about the life and works by Antoni Gaudí (1852–1926), the man behind Sagrada Família in this special exhibit by the National Museum of Modern Art. Learn about Gaudí’s past, his guiding principles and how he envisioned the future of Sagrada Familia.

Date

NOW THROUGH SUN, SEP. 10, 2023

Time

10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Location

3-1 Kitanomarukoen, Chiyoda City, Tokyo - Map

Fee

Adults: ¥2,200 College students: ¥1,200, High School students: ¥700

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: HISTORY BUFFS, FRIENDS, COUPLES

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Pandastic Times

China Festival 2023

If you're a fan of Chinese culture, history, food—and pandas—allow yourself enough time this weekend to stop by Yoyogi Park, where Japan's neighbor will be hijacking the park for two days to showcase its best sights and vibes.

Date

SAT, SEP. 9–SUN, SEP. 10, 2023

Time

10 A.M.-8 P.M.

Location

YOYOGI PARK EVENT SPACE, 2-1 YOYOGI KAMIZONO, SHIBUYA, TOKYO - Map

Fee

FREE!

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RECOMMENDED FOR: FOODIES, FRIENDS, FAMILIES, WORLD TRAVELERS

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Feel The Breeze

Afro-American Caribbean Festival 2023

Join the African American and Caribbean community for a fun festival that brings exciting cultural highlights. There will be food, drinks, a market to browse through, and a lot of visual interpretations of the rich culture of these beautiful world regions.

Date

SAT, SEP. 9–SUN, SEP. 10, 2023

Time

10 A.M. –9 P.M.

Location

YOYOGI PARK KEYAKI STREET, 2-1 YOYOGI KAMIZONO-CHO, SHIBUYA-KU, TOKYO - Map

Fee

FREE!

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, FOODIES, WORLD TRAVELERS, FRIENDS

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Groove to the Rhythm

Local Green Festival

A music, food and crafts festival all rolled into one, the Local Green Festival is all about promoting a more eco-friendly world. Listen to the different performances on two separate stage to keep the good vibes going or check out the stalls selling all sorts of goods like succulents, local produce and more. It's an event for spreading eco-consciousness and good vibes all around.

Date

SAT, SEP. 9–SUN, SEP. 10, 2023

Time

12 P.M. – 8 P.M.

Location

Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse, 1-1 Shinko, Naka Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa - Map

Fee

ONE DAY TICKETS FROM ¥11,000 AND TWO DAY TICKETS FROM ¥17,000

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: MUSIC LOVERS, FESTIVAL GOERS, FRIENDS, COUPLES

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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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A Last Hurrah

Sayama Ski Resort Water Festival 2023

As summer slowly comes to an end, make the most out of it with a short 40 minute ride from Ikebukuro. At Sayama Ski Resort, spend the whole day slipping and sliding into the different swimming pools onsite. Who says summer's over?

Date

NOW THROUGH MON SEP. 18, 2023

Time

10 A.M.-7 P.M.

Location

Sayama Indoor Ski Resort, 2167 Kamiyamaguchi, Tokorozawa, Saitama - Map

Fee

General admission: ¥1,400 Elementary school students and below: ¥1,200

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, FRIENDS, COUPLES

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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? Well, this summer, although not exactly the actual thing, you can see this in the heart of Tokyo. 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

Info

Recommended for: Couples, Families, Friends, Instagrammers

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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

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, FRIENDS, COUPLES

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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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