This Week(End) At Home And Around Tokyo For August 1-2
#StayHome #SaveLives
Covid-19 continues to play a threat across Japan, especially in Tokyo. For the sake of yourself and others, we highly suggest that you take precautions when leaving your home. To keep entertained, check out our recommendations of things you can do at home during this global crisis, alongside a few events happening around the city.
Colors and Designs
Exhibition: Kimono Fashioning Identities
The kimono is one of Japan’s most iconic symbols, its colors and designs exemplifying Japanese cultural sensibilities and aesthetics. Learn and consider the past, present, and future of the quintessential Japanese garment. The exhibition will be held in the Tokyo National Museum in Ueno, however you must purchase your tickets in advance online to book in a time.
- Date
- NOW THROUGH SUN, AUG. 23, 2020
- Time
- 9:30 A.M.-6 P.M. (CLOSED MONDAY)
- Location
- TOKYO NATIONAL MUSEUM, 13-9 UENOKOEN, TAITO CITY, TOKYO - Map
- Fee
- ¥1,700 (GENERAL)
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: KIMONO FANS, ART LOVERS, FRIENDS
Umbrella Corridor
Metsa Umbrella Sky Design Project
Metsa in Hanno, Saitama has a new exhibition area with Japan’s largest umbrella corridor. Approximately 2,000 colorful umbrellas will be stretched across the path extending over to the Moomin Valley Park. Metsa is a lakeside forest facility with Nordic influence that is made up of two areas: the Metsa Village, a shopping and restaurant complex with an outdoor area with canoeing and adventure ropes, and the Moomin Valley Park, the home of the famed adorable troll family.
- Date
- NOW THROUGH SUN, AUGUST 22, 2020
- Time
- 1 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.
- Location
- METSA, 327-6 MIYAZAWA, HANNO-SHI, SAITAMA - Map
- Fee
- FREE! (ADMISSION FEE INTO MOOMIN VALLEY PARK EXTRA)
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: INSTAGRAMMERS, PHOTOGRAPHERS, FAMILIES
Erica Ward
Exhibition: Engimono
Erica Ward, a California-native artist living in Tokyo, will be having her 2020 solo exhibition in Koenji. The series features pen and watercolor illustrations based on 'engimono', symbols of celebration and good luck intertwined within the urban environment of an imaginary Tokyo. Her paintings of manekineko, tai fish, daruma, omikuji and others will bring a smile to your face and serve as ‘omamori’ luck for better days to come.
- Date
- NOW THROUGH SUN, AUG. 2, 2020
- Time
- 1 P.M. - 7 P.M.
- Location
- CLOUDS ART COFFEE, 2-25-4, KOENJIKITA, SUGINAMI CITY, TOKYO - Map
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: ART FANS, THOSE IN NEED OF LUCK
Fun For Kids
Open Baseball Field Day
Elementary school children are invited to the Kishine baseball field to have some fun together. There will be a variety of areas around the park where you can try out some baseball activities such as measuring your pitching speed, t-batting and playing catch ball. Make sure to wear the proper footwear, shoes with spikes or thin heels will not be allowed on the field.
- Date
- SAT, AUG. 1, 2020
- Time
- 10 A.M. - 12 P.M.
- Location
- KISHINE PARK BASEBALL FIELD, 725 KISHINECHO, KOHOKU, YOKOHAMA CITY, KANAGAWA - Map
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: KIDS, FAMILIES
Tasty Edo
Exhibition: Oishii Ukiyo-e: The Roots of Japanese Cuisine
Ukiyo-e first emerged in the late sixteenth century and is known for it's vivid representation of Japanese culture during the Edo period. Visitors to this exhibition will be able to journey the very essence of the Edo period through visuals, recipes, and cooking techniques that were used back during this time.
- Date
- WED, JULY 15-SUN, SEP 13, 2020
- Time
- 10 A.M.-8 P.M. (LAST ADMISSION 7:30 P.M.)
- Location
- 52F ROPPONGI HILLS, 6-10-1 ROPPONGI, MINATO-KU, TOKYO - Map
- Fee
- ¥1,800 (GENERAL)
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: KIDS, FAMILIES, FOOD LOVERS
Learn Japanese Culture
Try An Online Workshop
Try out traditional Japanese art and cultural experiences run by field professionals, #StayAtHome style. Whether you want to take a tour of a sake brewery whilst sipping their sake, attempt some Japanese dancing, or join a Japanese cooking class, with these online classes you’ll conveniently be only a click away from learning something new. See "more info" link.
- Date
- WHENEVER YOU WANT
- Time
- ANY TIME
- Location
- HOME
- Fee
- VARIED
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: THOSE INTERESTED IN JAPANESE CULTURE
Spice It Up
Try Redecorating Your Home
There are plenty of house décor items available in the market, ranging from as low as ¥100, to as lavish as ¥10,000. Depending on your budget, there are many ways to tackle the process of decorating your dwelling without breaking the bank. See "more info" link.
- Date
- WHENEVER YOU WANT
- Time
- ANY TIME
- Location
- HOME
- Fee
- VARIED
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: EVERYONE
Your Summer Vacay
Plan A Safe Staycation
As borders continue to be shut for the majority of the world due to the coronavirus, staycations are predicted to rise in popularity in the coming months. In response to this, a number of Tokyo’s best and most luxurious hotels have set up exciting staycation deals that offer a number of services, alongside their gorgeous rooms and dining plans, with safe and clean infection prevention set in place. See "more info" link.
- Date
- WHENEVER YOU WANT
- Time
- ANY TIME
- Location
- HOME
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: EVERYONE, FAMILIES WITH KIDS
Be The Chef
Attempt A Savvy Tokyo Recipe
Why not take this opportunity to work on your cooking skills? Cooking can be extremely therapeutic and a great form of self-care. Check out the long list of delicious recipes on our site. From traditional Japanese dishes to international treats with an oriental twist, there’s something for everyone! Find something you’d like to try and give it a go! See “more info” link.
- Date
- WHENEVER YOU WANT
- Time
- ANY TIME
- Location
- YOUR KITCHEN
- Fee
- INGREDIENTS
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: EVERYONE, HOME CHEFS, THOSE LOOKING TO TRY NEW THINGS
List Of Ten
More Things To Do When You’re Stuck At Home
Here you are, stuck at home to save lives. That's great but... What to do? Not everyone feels 100% comfortable when staying home 24/24, and even the most introverted person can feel like losing it in this situation. Want to rest all you can and unplug from everything? Go for it! Bored and in need of something to do? Follow our guide to make the most of this confinement. See "more info" link.
- Date
- WHENEVER YOU WANT
- Time
- ANY TIME
- Location
- HOME
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: EVERYONE
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