This Week(End) At Home And Around Tokyo For October 10-11

Music, Art And Fun In The City

By The Savvy Team |
October 6, 2020 |
What's Happening

There's nothing better than spending the weekend exploring new tastes, culture, and music—and this long weekend there's plenty of all of this happening in and around Tokyo. Here are our top picks of the coolest events on the agenda!

Ai To Heiwa

Online Event: Love, Peace and Music Festival

Tokyo’s music festival of love and peace goes online this year. The spirit and power of music is used to convey hopes, dreams, and inspiration to the diverse audience.

Date: SAT, OCT. 10, 2020
Time: 4 P.M. - 10 P.M.
Location: ONLINE - Map
Fee: VARIED
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: MUSIC LOVERS, FRIENDS, FAMILIES, COUPLES

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Waterfront Stream

Online Event: Canal Art Moment Shinagawa

Tokyo’s hip waterfront area in eastern Shinagawa invites everyone to join their artsy online event that aims to spread the experience of Japanese culture by making use of the pontoons moored on the Tennoz Canal and using projection-mapping on the walls of the buildings. Watch live music and performances too!

Date: SAT, OCT. 10-SUN, OCT. 11, 2020
Time: 5:45 P.M.-8 P.M.
Location: ONLINE - Map
Fee: FREE!
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, COUPLES, ARTISTS, FRIENDS

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Spooky Sparkles

Forest Halloween Night 2020

Held only on weekends, the Shinrinkoen Park will hold a light-up/illumination event using various art works and heaps of Halloween-related decorations. Other installations and art projects will also be exhibited at the same time. Enjoy an unique night walk through the park with illuminations and artistic illuminations.

Date: SAT, OCT. 10 - SUN, NOV. 8, 2020 (WEEKENDS ONLY)
Time: AFTER 5 P.M. (NOV. AFTER 4:30 P.M.)
Location: MUSASHI-KYURYO NATIONAL GOVERNMENT PARK, 1920 YAMATA, NAMEGAWA, HIKI, SAITAMA - Map
Fee: GENERAL: ¥450 (UNDER MIDDLE SCHOOL FREE)
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES WITH KIDS, COUPLES, FRIENDS

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Let's Play Outside

2020 Tokyo Picnic

Surrounded by abundant greenery, play, meet and enjoy the fresh outdoor air. Find things in the craft shop, try new experiences at the workshops, and fill up with delicious foods. Come join the peaceful atmosphere and have relaxing picnic with friends and family.

Date: SAT, OCT. 10 - SUN, OCT. 11, 2020
Time: 10 A.M.-4:30 P.M.
Location: SHOWA KINEN PARK, 3173 MIDORICHO, TACHIKAWA, TOKYO - Map
Fee: FREE!
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES WITH KIDS, COUPLES, FRIENDS

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All That Jazz

Yokohama Jazz Promenade

A major music event tracing its origins back to 1993, Yokohama Jazz Promenade attracts over 120,000 visitors each year to its numerous jazz clubs, bars, and streets where fans of the musical genre will be celebrating along with musicians from around the world. This year most performances will be streamed online so you can also enjoy it safe at home. If you've been missing street music in Japan, this is your event!

Date: SAT, OCT. 10-SUN, OCT. 11, 2020
Time: VARIOUS (SEE WEBSITE)
Location: ONLINE, MUSIC HALLS, JAZZ BARS, AND OPEN AREAS AROUND YOKOHAMA (SEE WEBSITE FOR ALL DETAILS) - Map
Fee: FREE!
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: COUPLES, JAZZ LOVERS, MUSICIANS, ARTISTS

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Spice It Up

Shimokitazawa Curry Festival

Craving some curry this autumn? Known for good music and plenty of small curry shops, Shimokitazawa brings back the curry festival with 114 stores participating this year. From Mexican and pink curry, to original Indian curry—grab your “Curry Map” and conquer them all!

Date: NOW THROUGH SUN, OCT. 18, 2020
Time: VARIOUS (SEE WEBSITE)
Location: AROUND SHIMOKITAZAWA STATION - Map
Fee: FREE! (STAMP RALLY ENTRY ¥500)
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: CURRY LOVERS, FRIENDS

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Meet With Music

ARK Hills Music Week 2020

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the music festival and the 25th anniversary of the Suntory Hall and ARK Hills. This event will be held over 10 days where you can enjoy music at various venues in ARK Hills and neighboring areas. This year, the event will devise ways to enjoy it while maintaining a social distance.

Date: NOW THROUGH SUN, OCT. 11, 2020
Time: 8 A.M.-6 P.M.
Location: ARK HILLS, 1-12-32, AKASAKA, MINATO-KU, TOKYO - Map
Fee: FREE! (SOME VENUES CHARGE)
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: MUSIC LOVERS, FRIENDS, COUPLES

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Ebisuchan And Taiboy

Ebisu Cultural Festival 2020

This year's Ebisu Cultural Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary, and will be simultaneously celebrated online as well as in person so everyone can enjoy it! At the Center Square stage of Yebisu Garden Place local kids and adults will be holding dance performances and talk shows. Workshops will also be held for those watching online.

Date: SAT, OCT. 10 - SUN, OCT. 11, 2020
Time: 10 A.M.-6 P.M.
Location: YEBISU GARDEN PLACE, 4-20 EBISU, SHIBUYA, TOKYO - Map
Fee: FREE!
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, COUPLES, FRIENDS

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This Week(End) At Home And Around Tokyo For September 12-13

20,169 Steps For Mental Health

TELL Step Up Challenge 2020

Following massive success in their past Tokyo Tower Climb events, TELL is back with a new step up walking challenge, and yes, you are all encouraged to jump in and help support the organization’s cause: prevent suicide and provide mental health support to Japan’s international community. See their website for more info about participation.

Date: THU, SEP. 10 - SAT, OCT. 10, 2020
Time: ANY TIME
Location: ANYWHERE IN JAPAN
Fee: TEAM: ¥6,000 ADULT: ¥1,500 (UNDER 12 IS FREE)
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: EVERYONE, FRIENDS, COLLEAGUES, STUDENTS

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This Week(End) At Home And Around Tokyo For October 3-4

Every Three Years

Yokohama Triennale 2020 Afterglow

Yokohama Triennale is an international exhibition of contemporary art that takes place in Yokohama once every three years. In addition to exhibits of works by artists who are active internationally, the triennale introduces a broad selection of budding artists and the latest trends in contemporary art. The theme word this year is “Afterglow”, chosen by Raqs Media Collective to reference how, in our everyday lives, we unknowingly experience the residues of light sparked at the beginning of our time. Make sure to pre-book a time slot as you purchase your ticket. You can also tour parts of the museum online!

Date: NOW THROUGH SUN, OCT. 11, 2020
Time: 10 A.M.-6 P.M.
Location: YOKOHAMA MUSEUM OF ART, PLOT 48, NYK MARITIME MUSEUM - Map
Fee: GENERAL ¥2,000, STUDENT ¥1,200, HIGH SCHOOL ¥800, JUNIOR SCHOOL AND UNDER FREE
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: INSTAGRAMMERS, PHOTOGRAPHERS, FAMILIES, ARTISTS

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List Of Ten

More Things To Do At Home

Not everyone feels 100% comfortable when staying home all day, 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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More Things To Do In Tokyo

With so many festivals and big events cancelled for the rest of the year, life in Tokyo must stay a little more boring than usual, especially for those of us who always need to be out doing things. Have a look at a variety of special year-end deals available in Tokyo over the next few months. See "more info" link.

Date: WHENEVER YOU WANT
Time: ANY TIME
Location: TOKYO
Fee: VARIED
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: EVERYONE

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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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