This Week(End): Tokyo Area Events For January 11-13
Art, Culture, And Fun In The City
From modern to traditional, this week is all about indulging yourself in art and culture. On the agenda are a gathering of Japan's most famous festivals under one roof, a musical concert, a huge flea market, and several exhibitions covering art and expression in various forms. Forget the cold and enjoy it! Happy New Year!
Year Of The Rat
New Year's Card (Nengajo) Exhibition
A beautiful display of new year greeting cards sent in from all over Japan will be exhibited to celebrate the new year. Each piece, made by children and adults, is unique and touched by a very creative artistic taste (as far as we can tell). During the exhibition period, there will also be an art event of Japanese lifestyle and culture.
- Date
- NOW THROUGH SUN, JAN. 19, 2020
- Time
- 10 A.M.-6 P.M.
- Location
- ATLIA KAWAGUCHI MUNICIPAL ART GALLERY, 1-76 NAMIKI MOTOMACHI, KAWAGUCHI-SHI, SAITAMA
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, TOURISTS, COUPLES, FRIENDS, ARTISTS
Experience Japan In One Day
Furusato Matsuri Tokyo 2020
Visiting all of Japan's 47 prefectures is a time (and cash)-consuming experience, but luckily a few people got together and came up with a single festival that brings the best of the best all the way from Hokkaido to Okinawa. Come and explore traditional Japanese performances, regional matsuri recreations, local specialties and more from all around Japan. One of the largest cultural events of the year, this one is a real gem.
- Date
- FRI, JAN. 10-SUN, JAN. 19, 2020
- Time
- 10 A.M.-9 P.M. (UNTIL 6 P.M. ON THE 19TH)
- Location
- TOKYO DOME, 1-3-61 KORAKU, BUNKYO-KU, TOKYO
- Fee
- ¥1,800 (ON DAY), ¥1,400 (WEEKDAY), ¥1,300 (EVENING), ¥1,000 (EXCLUSIVE FOR FOREIGN VISITORS IF PURCHASED ONLINE IN ADVANCE)
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, TOURISTS, FANS OF JAPANESE CULTURE, PEOPLE WHO WANT TO ESCAPE THE COLD
Slide Your Way
Ice Skating at Tokyo Midtown
The outdoor ice skating rink at Tokyo Midtown is one of the largest in the city, with a capacity of 210 people. It’s perfect for beginners and advanced skaters alike, and children are welcome, making this a great family outing right in the center of the city. For a fun, romantic date option head to the rink after 5 p.m., when the lights on the surrounding trees are switched on.
- Date
- NOW THROUGH SUN, MAR. 1, 2020
- Time
- 11 A.M.-10 P.M.
- Location
- TOKYO MIDTOWN (GRASS SQUARE), 9-7-1 AKASAKA, MINATO-KU, TOKYO
- Fee
- ADULT ¥2,000 CHILD ¥1,500 (WEEKDAY), ADULT ¥2,500 CHILD ¥2,000 (WEEKEND)
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES WITH KIDS
Made From The Heart
Handmade In Japan Fes Winter
Similar to Design Festa but exclusive to crafts, this popular event gathers amateur and professional craft makers from across Japan and the world and displays over 15,000 works for visitors to choose and take back home. If you're looking for something unique to decorate your home, your work desk or yourself, stop by!
- Date
- SAT, JAN. 11-SUN, JAN. 12, 2020
- Time
- 11 A.M.-6 P.M.
- Location
- TOKYO BIG SIGHT, 3-11-1 ARIAKE, KOTO-KU, TOKYO
- Fee
- ¥1,500
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: PEOPLE FOND OF UNIQUE CRAFTS, SOLO DATES, FAMILIES, FRIENDS, COUPLES
New Year, New Musical
New Years Musical Concert 2020
The Theatre Orb invites all to a perfect occasion to celebrate a joyful start to the New Year! This star-studded concert featuring Ali Ewoldt, Emma Kingston, Dean John-Wilson, Richard H. Blake, Ryan Silverman, and Michael Xavier will offer iconic musical numbers performed by top-class singers and actors from Broadway and West End.
- Date
- SAT, JAN. 11-MON, JAN. 13, 2020
- Time
- VARIOUS (SEE WEBSITE)
- Location
- TOKYU THEATRE ORB, SHIBUYA HIKARIE 11F, 2-21-1 SHIBUYA, SHIBUYA-KU, TOKYO
- Fee
- ¥5,000-¥12,000
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: MUSICAL FANS, DATES, FRIENDS, FAMILY
Dezomeshiki
The New Year’s Fire Review
The annual New Year’s Fire Review, called "Dezomeshiki," is a spectacular demonstration of fire and disaster prevention performed by the Tokyo Metropolitan Fire Department. It features firefighting drills, rescue, first aid, a parade of firefighting equipment and other various performances. Some of the firefighting techniques date back to the Edo era (1603-1867). Men dressed as Edo era firemen will perform acrobatic stunts on top of bamboo ladders.
- Date
- MON, JAN. 6, 2020
- Time
- 9:30 A.M.-2 P.M.
- Location
- TOKYO BIG SIGHT, 3-11-1 ARIAKE, KOTO, TOKYO
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILY, FRIENDS
Nabe And Dogs
Akita Wonderful Fes 2020
The Akita Wonderful Festival, which was very popular last year, will again be held this year in Yoyogi park. As evident in the title, the festival will be about all the wonderful things from Akita Prefecture including a corner where you can interact with an Akita dog, watch a demonstration of a Namahage taiko drum performance, and enjoy special products from Akita such as Kiritanpo Nabe, Yokote Yakisoba, and sake.
- Date
- SAT, JAN. 11-SUN, JAN. 12, 2020
- Time
- 11 A.M.-5 P.M. (SAT) 10 A.M.-3 P.M. (SUN)
- Location
- YOYOGI PARK, 2-1 YOYOGIKAMIZONOCHO, SHIBUYA-KU, TOKYO
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: DOG LOVERS, FAMILY, FRIENDS, COUPLES
Inland Cuisine
Setouchi Gourmet Fes
A huge gourmet festival gathering delicious dishes from Setouchi will be held in Ueno Park this year! At the event, you will be able to enjoy eating seasonal oysters in a variety of different forms whilst sipping on local sake. A stage event featuring celebrities with relation to Setouchi will also be held.
- Date
- FRI, JAN. 10-MON, JAN. 13, 2020
- Time
- 10 A.M.-6 P.M.
- Location
- UENO PARK, 5-20 UENOKOEN, TAITO-KU, TOKYO
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FOODIES, FAMILY, FRIENDS, COUPLES
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