This Week(End): Tokyo Area Events For Dec 7-8
Busy Bazaars, Concerts, And Fun In The City
The winter illuminations are out and the Christmas bazaars are fully packed... you can feel Christmas coming at you at full speed! But while you may be busy preparing for your holiday trip or choosing presents for the family, there are a few unique events this week(end) that you should note in your diary. Here are our top picks. Enjoy!
Antique Shopping Spree
Akasaka Nominoichi in Ark Hills
Looking for a sophisticated place to shop for your Christmas gifts? Let us suggest Akasaka Nominoichi, an antique fair where you can grab furniture, clothes, jewelry, and so much more. If you get too hungry from all the shopping, you can also stop by for a coffee and homemade cookie break at the numerous food trucks parked in the area.
- Date
- SUN, DEC 8, 2019
- Time
- 11 A.M.-4 P.M.
- Location
- ARK HILLS, 1-12-32, AKASAKA, MINATO-KU, TOKYO
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, FRIENDS, PEOPLE WHO ENJOY FLEA MARKETS
'Tis The Season
Yokohama Akarenga Christmas Market
The Yokohama Akarenga Christmas Market is one of the biggest and most popular markets of its kind in Japan, drawing tens of thousands of visitors annually. It’s a great place to visit for shopping, eating, and sightseeing, as well as to experience a truly festive feeling under the (real) giant Christmas tree. There’ll be hot wine, seasonal ornaments, and beautiful light displays, as well as live Christmas song shows and more.
- Date
- NOW THROUGH TUE, DEC 25, 2019
- Time
- 11 A.M.-9 P.M.
- Location
- YOKOHAMA AKARENGA, 1-1, SHIN-MINATO, NAKA-KU, YOKOHAMA, KANAGAWA
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, EARLY CHRISTMAS SHOPPERS, COUPLES
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Musical Sister Act
Based on the 1992 film with the same name by Alan Menken, "Sister Act", is a musical about a lively lounge singer Deloris Van Cartier (played by Whoopi Goldberg in the original film) who sees her mobster boyfriend commit murder. She is relocated for her protection and is disguised as a nun in a California convent. Japanese soul singer, Kumiko Mori, will be taking the role of Deloris in this Japanese adaptation of the famed musical. This weekend is the last chance to catch this musical!
- Date
- NOW THROUGH SUN, DEC. 8, 2019
- Time
- VARIOUS
- Location
- TOKYU THEATRE ORB, SHIBUYA HIKARIE 11F, 2-21-1 SHIBUYA, SHIBUYA-KU, TOKYO
- Fee
- ¥4,500-¥13,500
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, MUSICAL FANS, FRIENDS, COUPLES
Team Up
Tell Pub Quiz
Tell, Japan’s international community helping to address the country’s growing mental health care needs, is holding its monthly Pub Quiz. This Wednesday will be their last quiz of the year and will have a seasonal theme! You can gather up to six people per team or come alone and be teamed up with others. All proceeds will go to Tell for suicide prevention and mental health care in Japan.
- Date
- WED, DEC. 4, 2019
- Time
- 8 P.M.
- Location
- SHIBUYA HOBGOBLIN, 3F, 1-3-11 DOGENZAKA, SHIBUYA, TOKYO
- Fee
- ¥1,000 TO PLAY
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: GROUP OF FRIENDS, COUPLES, QUIZZERS
Marché
Roppongi Hills Christmas Market
Among the many Christmas markets that will soon light up every part of the city, the Roppongi Hills Christmas Market is the Japanese replication of Stuttgart’s famous (and one of the world’s largest) Christmas Marché. Rest assured that you'll find plenty of Christmas buys here as there will be over 2,000 goodies on sale—from authentic German delicacies to snow globes, ornaments, crafts, and other festive kitsch.
- Date
- NOW THROUGH WED, DEC. 25, 2019
- Time
- 11 A.M.-9 P.M. (UNTIL 10 P.M. ON FRI, SAT)
- Location
- ROPPONGI HILLS O-YANE PLAZA, 6-11-1 ROPPONGI, MINATO-KU, TOKYO
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, FRIENDS, EARLY CHRISTMAS SHOPPERS
Holiday Market
Tokyo Christmas Market 2019
This large-scale Europe-inspired market allows visitors to enjoy live music, have a fun time with friends over hot wine (apple cider for the kids), marvel at illumination lights, and find the best Christmas presents in town. Don't miss the chance to meet the famous singing Santa Anton for good laughs.
- Date
- FRI, DEC. 6-WED, DEC. 25, 2019
- Time
- 11 A.M.-10 P.M.
- Location
- HIBIYA PARK (WATER FOUNTAIN AREA), 1-6 HIBIYA PARK, CHIYODA, TOKYO
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, FRIENDS, EARLY CHRISTMAS SHOPPERS
Small Surprises
Hajimarche Christmas Market
If you’re looking for small unique gifts to present to your loved ones this Christmas, this Christmas market has it all. At this marché, you’ll find various shops with handmade accessories, art and miscellaneous goods alongside delicious baked goods such as biscuits and bread. There will also be opportunities to experience craft and food workshops at various booths.
- Date
- SAT, DEC. 7-SUN, DEC. 8, 2019
- Time
- 11 A.M.-4 P.M.
- Location
- HIBIYA PARK (WATER FOUNTAIN AREA), 1-6 HIBIYA PARK, CHIYODA, TOKYO
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, FRIENDS, EARLY CHRISTMAS SHOPPERS
Festive Concert
Ave Maria In Christmas
A special Christmas program led by concertmaster Ilya Ioff with renowned sopranos Marina Tregubovich and Vera Chekanova. No children under primary school age permitted. In addition to several Tokyo concerts, the orchestra will also be playing concerts in Kanagawa, Chiba, and Saitama. See the website below for further details.
- Date
- FRI, DEC. 6-WED, DEC. 25, 2019
- Time
- VARIOUS
- Location
- VARIOUS
- Fee
- ¥4,500
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FRIENDS, COUPLES, OPERA FANS
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