This Weekend: Tokyo Area Events for August 6-7
Festivals, Fireworks And Fun In The City
The first weekend of August welcomes another list of hot events, including the famous Kashiwa fireworks, a Nepal Festa in Yoyogi Park, a dinosaur exhibition in Tamagawa and a special Hokkaido food promotion at the one and only Ritz-Carlton Tokyo. Whether you're celebrating the weekend with the family, solo or with friends, here's something for everyone to enjoy another two hot summer days away from work!
© Photo by Seiya HongoA Taste of Nepal
Nepal Festa in Yoyogi
This stunningly beautiful country most of us wish to travel to at least once in our lifetime is coming to central Tokyo in a form of a cultural festa — the latest in the Yoyogi Park's international event series. Enjoy delicious food, drinks, as well as various stage performances.
- Date
- Sat, Aug 6 - Sun, Aug 7, 2016
- Time
- 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
- Location
- Yoyogi Park, 2-3 JINGUMAE, SHIBUYA-KU, TOKYO
- Fee
- Free
Time Travel
Ancient Creatures Exhibition
Ever wondered what animals and creatures lived on our planet million years ago? Or have kids who give you a hard time for being unable to tell the difference between a Tyrannosaurus Rex, Stegosaurus and all other saurus? Visit this exhibition for clues on where it all began.
- Date
- Now through Wed, Aug 17, 2016
- Time
- 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
- Location
- Takashimaya Tamagawa, West Hall 1F, 3-17-1 Tamagawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo
- Fee
- ¥600 (Adults), ¥400 (Children)
Yosakoi Fiesta
Nakameguro Summer Matsuri
If you enjoy Japanese summer festivals, the Nakameguro Matsuri is one you shouldn't miss. Featuring two of the most popular traditional Japanese dances, awaodori and yosakoi, this festival attracts over 20,000 people annually and is a fantastic downtown summer experience for everyone in the family. Wear your yukata and enjoy the loud drum sounds until late at night.
- Date
- Sat, Aug 6 - Sun, Aug 7, 2016
- Time
- 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
- Location
- Nakameguro-ginza shopping street near Nakameguro station
- Fee
- Free
Ezo Dining
Ritz-Carlton Hokkaido Promotion
If you're looking for a romantic dining venue combining exquisite food and a breathtaking view, visit the 45th floor of Ritz-Carlton. The casual bistro Towers is serving a special Hokkaido promotion course, featuring five mouth-watering dishes, cooked at their best. All ingredients come straight from various regions in the wide northern island, which also happens to be the chef's own native. On the menu are Rishiri urchins, white corn, shrimps, extremely rare red cattle beef and more. Relatively pricey at a glance, this dining experience is worth every yen, especially if you're celebrating a special event - or just happen to love everything about Hokkaido.
- Date
- Now through Wed, Aug.31, 2016
- Time
- 5:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.
- Location
- Towers Modern Bistro, Ritz-Carlton Tokyo 45F, Tokyo Midtown 9-7-1 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
- Fee
- ¥13,000
Cuteness Overload
Pikachu Outbreak 2016
If you haven't gotten in the Pokemon Go fever yet, you will for sure over this weekend if you attend this event, which sees thousands of Pikachu parading, dancing and entertaining the crowd in Yokohama. Various performances and events are planned throughout the week and organizers promise you that if you come prepared knowing the Pikachu dance moves, you'll have more fun. Go catch them all!
- Date
- Sun, Aug. 7 - Sun, Aug. 14, 2016
- Time
- All day. Parade starts at 4 p.m.
- Location
- Yokohama Minato Mirai area
- Fee
- Free
Meat Addiction
Barbacoa Beer Garden
An all-time favorite Brazilian churrasco restaurant holds its summertime-limited beer garden at its Takanawa store. Enjoy plenty of delicious meat, great beer and other Latin American treats.
- Date
- NOW THROUGH FRI, SEPT 30, 2016
- Time
- VARIOUS. CALL OR BOOK ONLINE.
- Location
- BARBACOA TAKANAWA STORE, 4-10-18 TAKANAWA, MINATO-KU, TOKYO
- Fee
- ¥4,860 (COURSE ONLY), ¥6,480 (COURSE & ALL-YOU-CAN DRINK)
Summer Lights
Tokyo Midtown Summer Light Garden
Tokyo Midtown once again brings the best in the capital with its Summer Light Garden illuminations lighting up its splendid garden. This year sees a collaboration with the three major fireworks competitions in Japan, recreating fantastic moments from the pyrotechnic programs in each region.The perfect event for a romantic night out with your significant other.
- Date
- NOW THROUGH SUN, AUG. 28, 2016
- Time
- 6:30 P.M. - 11 P.M.
- Location
- TOKYO MIDTOWN GRASS SQUARE, 9-7-1 AKASAKA, MINATO-KU, TOKYO
- Fee
- FREE
Sky Delights
Teganuma Kashiwa Fireworks
Another major fireworks event, the Kashiwa fireworks are one of the biggest in Chiba, lighting up the sky with 13,000 fireworks in all shapes and styles, attracting over 400,000 visitors to Chiba for a spectacular night.
- Date
- Sat, Aug. 6, 2016
- Time
- 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
- Location
- Teganuma, Kashiwa, 20-min walk from Kita-kashiwa Station on the JR Joban Line.
- Fee
- Free
Beach House
Inamura Blue 2016
If you're looking for a hidden beach that is stunningly beautiful and still not quite as packed as most other places in the suburbs of Tokyo, the Inamura Blue is your getaway. Until the end of October, this beach house is open to anyone looking for a great summer experience, whether it's the blue ocean, the breathtaking sunshine, the cheerful people around, the impromptu summer concerts or simply the best beach cocktails you can get.
- Date
- NOW THROUGH MON, OCT. 31, 2016
- Time
- 10 A.M. - 7 P.M.
- Location
- 3-5-22 INAMURAGASAKI, KAMAKURA-SHI, KANAGAWA
- Fee
- FREE
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