This Week(End) At Home And Around Tokyo For July 18-19
#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.
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
Summer Lights
Tokyo Tower Milky Way Illumination
Tokyo Tower's Milky Way Illuminations presents an incredible digital display that you can view from the Capital's iconic building. You’ll get to experience a walk through the milky way thanks to the blue and green lights that create the illusion of a starry sky and midsummer coolness.
- Date
- NOW THROUGH MON, AUG 31, 2020
- Time
- 9 A.M. - 11 P.M.
- Location
- TOKYO TOWER, 4-2-8 SHIBAKOEN, MINATO-KU, TOKYO - Map
- Fee
- ¥1,200 (GENERAL)
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: INSTAGRAMMERS, ANYONE WHO'S NEVER TO TOKYO TOWER
Socially Distanced
Girls Night Cheese Fondue
InterContinental Tokyo Bay will be hosting a girls nights for you and your friends to enjoy a cheese fondue served with chicken, prawns, bread and seasonal vegetables, as well as two drinks per person. Proper precautions will be taken in order to provide a safe and socially distanced environment.
- Date
- NOW THROUGH FRI, JULY 31, 2020
- Time
- 11:30 A.M.-9 P.M.
- Location
- HUDSON LOUNGE, 1 CHOME-16-2 KAIGAN, MINATO CITY, TOKYO - Map
- Fee
- ¥3,621 (PER PERSON)
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: GIRLS NIGHT, FRIENDS
Something Good
Edogawa River Clean Up
Make some friends while doing something worthwhile. As well as helping the environment, you can also enjoy a guided eco-walking tour along the riverside and learn about the wildlife on the water’s edge. You will also be invited to go out for dinner at a nearby restaurant afterwards or if the weather permits, join in the riverside picnic with some bentos bought nearby.
- Date
- SAT, JULY 18, 2020
- Time
- 1 P.M. - 6:30 P.M.
- Location
- MYODEN STATION (MEETING POINT), 1-2 TOMIHAMA, ICHIKAWA, CHIBA - Map
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FRIENDS, FAMILIES, THOSE WHO CARE ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENT
Cool And Healing
Exhibition: Dancing Goldfish 2020
Goldfish have been familiar to the common people since the Edo period as one of the cooling symbols of summer in Japan. This exhibition will focus on the color and shape of goldfish, and the unique behavior of the tail fins that make them look like they are dancing elegantly in the water. The works of aesthetic fish imagery and illustrations will not only capture the beauty of summer but also cool us down during the hot and humid weather.
- Date
- NOW THROUGH SUN, JULY 19, 2020
- Time
- 11 A.M.-7 P.M.
- Location
- TODAYS GALLERY STUDIO, 5-27-6 ASAKUSABASHI, TAITO CITY, TOKYO - Map
- Fee
- ¥600 (UNDER 3 FREE)
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: ARTISTS, THOSE IN NEED OF A THERAPEUTIC SESSION
No Gym, No Problem
Try Some Fun At-Home Workouts
Stay fit indoors and have fun while doing it! Working out at home doesn't have to be repetitive pushups and situps, try any (or all) of these creative at-home ways to stay active in style. See "more info" link.
- Date
- WHENEVER YOU WANT
- Time
- ANY TIME
- Location
- HOME
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: EVERYONE, HEALTH JUNKIES
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
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
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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