This Week(End): Tokyo Area Events For Apr 20-21
Festivals, Food Events, And Spring Fun In The City!
This week(end), grab an extra cardigan and head out in the city — from musicals and cultural festivals to all-you-can-eat vegan and other events to a picture-perfect blooming azalea, Tokyo is full of life and energy as the weather continues to warm up and late spring flowers continue to bloom!
All You Can Eat Vegan
Tokyo Vegan Gourmet Festival
The largest vegan festival in Tokyo, this event brings together over 70 vegan and organic brands from across Japan. Here you can find not only all-you-can-eat vegan food from across Japan (including cheese, cupcakes, burgers and so many more goodies), but also booths selling natural, organic and gluten-free products. There will also be some fun and entertaining events for every member of the family or your regular team!
- Date
- SUN, APRIL 21, 2019
- Time
- 10 A.M. - 4 P.M.
- Location
- KIBA PARK, MAIN STAGE AREA, 4-CHOME, KOTO-KU, TOKYO
- Fee
- FREE ENTRANCE
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: VEGANS, Foodies, FAMILIES, FRIENDS
Local Sights
Asakusa Yabusame
One of the relatively lesser known traditional Japanese arts, yabusame, or horseback archery, has been practiced in Japan since the 12th century. This weekend, visitors to Asakusa can enjoy a powerful live yabusame demonstration at Sumida Park. Note that it gets crowded, so make sure to visit earlier to secure a spot.
- Date
- SAT, APRIL 20, 2019
- Time
- 1 P.M.- 2:30 P.M.
- Location
- SUMIDA PARK SPECIAL EVENT STAGE, 7-1-22 ASAKUSA, TAITO-KU, TOKYO
- Fee
- FREE
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, FRIENDS, SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCERS
© Photo by Aki HongoA Floral Getaway
Bunkyo Azalea Festival (Tsutsuji Matsuri)
Nezu Shrine is home to some 3,000 azalea plants of over 100 varieties, including some rare breeds you can't find elsewhere. This weekend, witness the beauty of tsutsuji (azalea) at the shrine's annual Azalea Festival, another event celebrating the beauty of spring's most breathtaking flowers. The place gets crowded, but a visit is surely recommended if you're into beautiful sceneries, flowers and, of course, the regular food stalls!
- Date
- NOW THROUGH SUN, MAY 6, 2019
- Time
- 9 A.M.- 5:30 P.M.
- Location
- NEZU SHRINE, 1-28-9 NEZU, BUNKYO-KU, TOKYO
- Fee
- ¥200
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, COUPLES, FRIENDS, INSTAGRAMMERS, FLOWER AFICIONADOS
Egg-citing Kind Of Day!
Easter Brunch at Hilton Tokyo
Enjoy a beautiful spread of Easter favorites at Hilton Tokyo's Metropolitan Grill, including a Jamón ibérico ham, Easter eggs, strawberry desserts, salad bar and a choice of one signature dish among Eggs Benedict, oven roasted chorizo, soba-flour galettes and more. If that's not enough, the restaurant also has a premium plan, which comes with a taster set and one extra main dish in addition to the main brunch selection.
- Date
- SAT, APR 20 AND SUN, APR 21, 2019
- Time
- 10 A.M.-12 P.M. OR 12:30 P.M.-2:30 P.M.
- Location
- METROPOLITAN GRILL, HILTON TOKYO 2F, 6-6-2 NISHISHINJUKU, SHINJUKU CITY, TOKYO
- Fee
- BRUNCH: ¥4,000-¥5,500 (ADULTS), ¥2,000-¥3,500 (CHILDREN)
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: Families, COUPLES, FRIENDS, Foodies, People who celebrate Easter
Handmade Just For You
Hello Weekend Market
Hello Weekend is a 2-day indoor market offering a selection of small local businesses selling handmade, sustainable lifestyle products and accessories. You can find handcrafted accessories, handmade natural skincare, homemade bakery, soft toys & baby goods, baby & kids t-shirts...and so much more! Moms are welcome to come along with their kids — there will be a small baby & kids play area and a diaper changing room, too.
- Date
- Sat, April 20-Sun April 21, 2019
- Time
- 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Location
- Urasando Garden, 2F 4-15-2, Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
- Fee
- Free admission
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: Families, Friends date, COUPLES, People who like buying handmade goods
International Fun Day
Aoba-Japan International School's Spring Carnival 2019
One of the most popular international school events in Tokyo, Aoba Japan's 'The Spring Carnival' is back again this year stronger than ever! Come by for a fun day of games, food, live performances, a raffle with a chance to win great prizes (air tickets, luxury hotel coupons, dinner tickets, etc) and so much more. There will also be an international market where you can buy unique food, drinks and goods from around the world. Open to the public, this is a great event for the whole family!
- Date
- SAT, APR 20, 2019
- Time
- 10 A.M.-3 P.M.
- Location
- AOBA-JAPAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL HIKARIGAOKA CAMPUS, 7-5-1 HIKARIGAOKA, NERIMA-KU, TOKYO
- Fee
- Free admission
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, Parents to be
Sake Sips
Craft Sake Week 2019
Starting this Friday, sake breweries from across Japan will be gathering in Roppongi for a total of 11 days serving the thirsty crowd their best selling products. This sake tasting event is organized by former Japanese soccer player Hidetoshi Nakata's sake producing company and gathers a total of 110 breweries, each presented on a special day depending on the region of sake produce. If you like sake, drop by and taste the booze along with some carefully selected bits and bites from renowned diners across Japan.
- Date
- FRI, APRIL 19-MON, APRIL 29, 2019
- Time
- 12 P.M.-9 P.M.
- Location
- ROPPONGI HILLS ARENA, 6-11-1, ROPPONGI,MINATO-KU,TOKYO
- Fee
- ¥3,500 (Includes STARTER SET: ORIGINAL SAKE GLASS & 11X SAKE/FOOD COINS)
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: DATE WITH FRIENDS, COUPLES, SAKE LOVERS
Our Planet, Our Duty
Earth Day Tokyo
Take your first step in saving the planet at Yoyogi Park this weekend. This two-day Earth Day event brings charities, NGOs and eco-friendly businesses together to bring awareness to environmental issues. Of course, you can also just go for the great live music and healthy organic food fair. Either way, it's worth it.
- Date
- SAT, APRIL 20-SUN, APRIL 21, 2019
- Time
- 10 A.M.-7 P.M. (UNTIL 6:30 P.M. ON SUNDAY)
- Location
- YOYOGI PARK, 2-1 YOYOGI KAMIZONOCHO, SHIBUYA-KU,TOKYO
- Fee
- FREE
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, FRIENDS, COUPLES, ECO-CAUTIOUS FOLKS
Ultimate Peace
Open Air Yoga at Tokyo Midtown
Soak up the sun at Tokyo Midtown's annual spring "Open The Park" event, a series of relaxed and fun open-air activities. On the agenda this weekend is the popular open-air group morning and night yoga, the ultimate relaxing experience out in the heart of the city. No need to book in advance, but space is limited to 700 people on a first-come-first-served basis. Come in dressed in something comfortable as there's no place to change.
- Date
- Sat, April 20-Wed, May 22, 2019
- Time
- Morning yoga: 9:45 a.m.-11 a.m., Night yoga: 7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
- Location
- TOKYO MIDTOWN GRASS SQUARE, 9-7-1 AKASAKA, MINATO-KU, TOKYO
- Fee
- Free
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: YOGIS, Friend, PEOPLE WHO WANT TO CHILL IN THE PARK
Japan Gets Kinky!
Musical: Kinky Boots
Japan's Teppei Koike and Haruma Miura take the lead of a fantastic team in this exciting take on the famous musical. Based on the 2005 British film Kinky Boots, the musical tells the story of Charlie Price who having inherited a shoe factory from his father, forms an unlikely partnership with drag queen Lola to produce a line of high-heeled boots and save the business. This unanticipated encounter leads the two to places they've never imagined they'd go ... and so much fun on the way! A fantastic show!
- Date
- Tue, Apr 16-Sun, May 12, 2019
- Time
- Various (see official website)
- Location
- TOKYU THEATRE ORB, SHIBUYA HIKARIE 11F, 2-21-1 SHIBUYA, SHIBUYA-KU, TOKYO
- Fee
- ¥10,000-¥13,500
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: COUPLES, FRIENDS, Solo Dates, Musical Fans
Together As One
Gold Ribbon Walk 2019
March with families and friends to help spread awareness of child cancer and show compassion toward children and their families battling with the grave disease in Japan. In addition to the walking course, there will be a number of other mini events for kids and adults, including food booths, live performances and a raffle. Participants can register for the walk on the day.
- Date
- SAT, APRIL 20, 2019
- Time
- 10 A.M.-2 P.M.
- Location
- ODAIBA / SYMBOL PROMENADE CENTRAL SQUARE. ACCESS: TOKYO TELEPORT STATION OR DAIBA STATION
- Fee
- ¥2,000 (ADULTS), ¥1,000 (ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL)
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, FRIENDS, COUPLES, ACTIVISTS FOR A GOOD CAUSE
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