This Week(End) At Home And Around Tokyo For September 12-13
#StaySafe #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.
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
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. Tickets must be purchased in advance online due to covid this year. Some tickets may not be made available until the day of so you must keep an eye out for those.
- Date
- SUN, SEP. 13 - SUN, SEP. 27, 2020
- Time
- VARIED
- Location
- RYOGOKU KOKUGIKAN, 1-3-28 YOKOAMI, SUMIDA CITY, TOKYO - Map
- Fee
- VARIED
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: SUMO FANS, FANS OF JAPANESE CULTURE
Lemon Space
Cosmos Flower Festival 2020
Showa Memorial Park is a wonderful place throughout the year, but it's in autumn when it embraces some of its most picturesque looks. The park's lovely cosmos flowers are now in full bloom—set your eyes on the endless carpet of colorful flora.
- Date
- NOW THROUGH SUN, OCT 25, 2020
- Time
- 9:30 A.M.-5 P.M. (SUN FROM 8:30 A.M.-6 P.M.)
- Location
- SHOWA MEMORIAL PARK, 3173 MIDORI-CHO, TACHIKAWA-SHI, TOKYO - Map
- Fee
- GENERAL: ¥450 (UNDER 15 FREE)
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, COUPLES, FRIENDS, FLOWER PHOTOGRAPHERS
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
- NOW THROUGH 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
Worth The Climb
Takao Beer Mount
Just a short walk from the end of Mt. Takao Cable Car Station, the Mt. Takao Beer Mount will open again this year at an observation facility with an altitude of 488 meters. There will be an all-you-can-drink of beers, wines and cocktails available for up to 90 minutes and an all-you-can-eat buffet too! To prevent the spread of the coronavirus, all guests are asked to wear masks, disinfect their hands and follow social distancing protocols. All workers will be equipped with masks and face shields.
- Date
- NOW THROUGH THU, OCT 15, 2020
- Time
- 1 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.
- Location
- BEER MOUNT, 2205 TAKAOMACHI, HACHIOJI, TOKYO - Map
- Fee
- MEN: ¥3,400 WOMEN: ¥3,200
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FRIENDS AND FAMILIES
Outdoor Fun
Go Family Camping
One of the most highly-anticipated activities during summer and autumn in Japan is camping, and it’s even more exciting with a toddler. This fun recreation activity leaves lasting memories and provides stories for years to come. Japan—known to be blessed with beautiful natural landscapes and clean blue rivers—has attracted many nature lovers to spend time outdoor. See "more info" link to see what to take.
- Date
- WHENEVER YOU WANT
- Time
- ANY TIME
- Location
- VARIED
- Fee
- VARIED
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES WITH KIDS
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
Tales That Will Keep You Up At Night
Have An Online Ghost Story Night With Friends
If you high-key like when chills run down your spine, especially during hot summers, let us introduce to you Yūrei—the vast category of Japanese folklore which includes internationally famous legends about revengeful and spiteful ghosts. These Japanese ghost stories are sorrowful and uncanny, and probably will make you feel uneasy. Perfect for a night of online horror story telling! See "more info" link.
- Date
- WHENEVER YOU WANT
- Time
- ANY TIME
- Location
- HOME
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: GHOST FANS
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
List Of Twelve
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
Attending any of these events? Trying any of these activities? Send us photos through Instagram for a chance to be published on our feed. #SavvyTokyo
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