This Week(End) At Home And Around Tokyo For September 5-6
#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.
Art and Design
Exhibition: Bauhaus 100th Anniversary
The Bauhaus was established as a school of design by the architect Walter Gropius in 1919 and celebrated its 100th anniversary last year. This exhibition provides an opportunity to discover and experience part of the lessons given by different teachers, with a focus on the preliminary course. It also features about 300 works and materials from various studios, including examples of metalwork, pottery, textile, furniture, printing, advertising and stage performance.
- Date
- NOW THROUGH SUN, SEP. 6, 2020
- Time
- 10 A.M.-6 P.M.
- Location
- TOKYO STATION GALLERY, 1-9-1 MARUNOUCHI, CHIYODA CITY, TOKYO - Map
- Fee
- GENERAL: ¥1,200 (JUNIOR HIGH AND YOUNGER FREE)
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: ARTISTS, DESIGNERS, BAUHAUS FANS
Cats and Kittens
Exhibition: Neko Ga Kawaii Dake
This exhibition is for all cat lovers, they have gathered the most adorable photos and videos of our purring friends from all over Japan. You can also check out some high end cat shots by photographer Masayuki Oki. Although the in person exhibition ends this weekend, you can actually see the same photos and videos online for ¥330 until the end of September. See link for more details.
- Date
- NOW THROUGH SUN, SEP. 6, 2020
- Time
- 10 A.M.-8 P.M.
- Location
- SHIBUYA HIKARIE 9F, 2-21-1 SHIBUYA, SHIBUYA CITY, TOKYO - Map
- Fee
- GENERAL: ¥780 (ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND YOUNGER FREE)
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: CAT LOVERS, FAMILIES
The Ninth
Tokyo Mask Festival
The Tokyo Mask Festival is all about masks, headgear, hoods, costumes, helmets, avatars, armors, protectors, goggles, and other things to put on the face and head area. It's a "festival for mask lovers”. Mask artists will be selling their original masks creations at the venue. Many visitors come wearing their own masks, so feel free to get creative as well!
- Date
- SAT, SEP. 5, 2020
- Time
- 12 P.M.-2 P.M. / 2:30 P.M.-5 P.M.
- Location
- ART CENTER OF TOKYO, 1-4-1 SENJU, ADACHI CITY, TOKYO - Map
- Fee
- GENERAL: ¥1,000 (ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND YOUNGER FREE)
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: INSTAGRAMMERS, PHOTOGRAPHERS, FAMILIES
Spice Up Your Summer
Gekikara Gourmet Festival 2020
Find how much spice you need in your life at this festival of everything from ultra hot curry rice to ramen, spicy chicken and the like served to you by prominent cooks from all over the world. Due to corona, this year you'll have to go around and visit the individual stores to try them all but it'll be worth it! Make the last of your summer extra hot!
- Date
- NOW THROUGH TUE, SEP. 22, 2020
- Time
- VARIED
- Location
- VARIED
- Fee
- FREE ENTRY
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: SPICY LOVERS
In Business Without Really Trying
Musical: How To Succeed
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying is a musical by Frank Loesser and a book by Abe Burrows, Jack Weinstock, and Willie Gilbert, based on Shepherd Mead's 1952 book of the same name. The story follows a young, ambitious J. Pierrepont Finch, who, with the help of a book, rises from a window washer to chairman of the board of the World Wide Wicket Company. This musical will be presented in Japanese by a Japanese cast, unfortunately with no subtitles.
- Date
- NOW THROUGH SUN, SEP. 20, 2020
- Time
- VARIOUS (SEE WEBSITE)
- Location
- TOKYU THEATRE ORB, SHIBUYA HIKARIE 11F, 2-21-1 SHIBUYA, SHIBUYA-KU, TOKYO - Map
- Fee
- ¥10,000 - ¥14,000
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: MUSICAL FANS, FRIENDS, COUPLES
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
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
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
Keep Preschoolers Engaged
Try These Activities That Will Stimulate Your Kids
We all know that too much screen time isn’t great for our kids. But, this year’s Covid-19, along with the sweltering and rainy summer, has made it more difficult to keep little ones away from all the screens out there. Here are suggestions of activities for your kids, both indoor and outdoor, to redirect them into creative and physical play when you feel you’ve run out of ideas. See "more info" link.
- Date
- WHENEVER YOU WANT
- Time
- ANY TIME
- Location
- HOME
- Fee
- VARIED
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES WITH KIDS
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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