This Week(End): Tokyo Area Events For January 26-27

It feels like New Year's was just a few days ago, but time moves fast and here we are — ready to welcome the last weekend of January! Starting next week, Japan will be fully getting into a romantic mood for Valentine's, but before we get down to the chocolates and candy, here are a few events you wouldn't want to miss. Have a great week(end) ahead!

Elegant Seductions

Miyabi Afternoon Tea

Inspired by Kyoto, this elegant afternoon tea set offers a delightful menu embodying the ancient capital's refinement and grace. Enjoy a matcha cake and yuzu mousse, molded into the shape of the iconic Japanese fruit and a banana caramel mousse glittering with gold leaf, in addition to many more sweet and savory elegantly crafted bites. Choose your drink from a selection of over 20 and enjoy a classic afternoon tea away from the city noise.

Date

Until Thu, Feb 28, 2019

Time

2:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. (Weekdays), 1 p.m.-5:30 p.m. (Weekends, National Holidays)

Location

Shangri-La Tokyo, The Lobby Lounge 28F, Marunouchi Trust Tower Main, 1-8-3 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

Fee

¥4,800

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Recommended for: Couples, Friends, Mom and Daughter Date, Father and Daughter Date, Foodies

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Fashion Trends

Exhibition: Kimono In The Taisho And Showa Era

A rare exhibition that looks into the way Japanese traditional fashion changed from the Taisho to the Showa eras under the influence of commercialism and overseas-inspired modernity.

Date

Now through Sat, Feb. 16. 2019 (Closed Sundays and National Holidays)

Time

10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Location

Bunka Gakuen Costume Museum, Shinjuku Bunka Quint Bldg., 3-22-7 Yoyogi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Fee

¥500 (General)

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Recommended for: Kimono lovers, Solo dates, Fashion and history lovers

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A Stairway to Paradise

Musical: An American In Paris

Tokyo welcomes the award-winning musical once again to heat up the winter blues and get our motivation high for the new year. With George Gershwin's music and choreography by Christopher Wheeldon, the show will leave you tapping your feet until the very end.

Date

Now through FRI, MARCH 8, 2019

Time

VARIOUS (SEE WEBSITE)

Location

TOKYU THEATRE ORB, SHIBUYA HIKARIE 11F, 2-21-1 SHIBUYA, SHIBUYA-KU, TOKYO

Fee

¥3,240-¥11,880

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RECOMMENDED FOR: ROMANTIC DATES, MUSICAL FANS

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The Master Unmasked

Exhibition: The Perpetual World Of Hokusai

A long-awaited large-scale exhibition of Hokusai’s works from his debut work at the age of 20 years until his death, this exhibition presents Hokusai’s long career through some 500 of his works (including 10 that are on display for the very first time). Famous works and precious artifacts collected from throughout Japan and the world provide a long-awaited opportunity to get to know Hokusai’s full story.

Date

Now through Sun, March 24, 2019

Time

10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Location

Mori Arts Center Gallery, 52F/53F, Roppongi Hills Mori Tower, 6-10-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo

Fee

Adults: ¥1,600

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Recommended for: Fans of Japanese art and culture, Couples, Solo Dates, Friends

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Winter Fantasia

Snow Aquarium Bright Crystal

Step into the frozen world of the creative team Naked who have been decorating the famous Shinagawa Aquarium in the most captivating colors, lights and effects of winter. Stop by at the crystal bar for a frozen cocktail on your way back home!

Date

Now through Sun, Feb 24, 2019

Time

10 a.m.-10 p.m.

Location

AQUA PARK SHINAGAWA, 4-10-30 TAKANAWA, MINATO-KU, TOKYO

Fee

¥2,200 (ADULTS), KIDS: ¥700-¥1,200

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Recommended for: Couples, Friends, Social Media Influencers, Families

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Cheers To The Weekend

Japan Brewers Cup 2018

A great selection of 250 types of beer is available to taste at this massive tasting-slash-competition festival. Enjoy the fierce intense beer competition, where the best pint of the year is selected by relatively sober judges, a wide array of food delights, live performances including a dance show by the professional baseball team Yokohama DeNA Baystars' cheerleading team, and more.

Date

Fri, Jan 25-Sun, Jan 27, 2019

Time

4 P.M.-10 P.M. (FRI), 11 A.M.-9 P.M. (SAT), 11 A.M.-7 P.M. (SUN)

Location

YOKOHAMA OSANBASHI HALL, 1-1 KAIGAN DORI, NAKA, YOKOHAMA, KANAGAWA PREFECTURE

Fee

¥500

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Recommended for: Friends, Couples, Beer Fans, Social Media Influencers

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