This Week(End): Tokyo Area Events For July 14-16
Colors, Festivals, And Fun In The City
During this upcoming three-day weekend, the city will be bursting with color, lights and festivals in celebration of the summer season. Ready, set, go!
Spirits & Lights
Mitama Matsuri
Held annually to honor the spirits of the deceased, Yasukuni Shrine's Mitama Matsuri is one of the biggest summer festivals in Tokyo. Some 30,000 lanterns will guide your way to the shrine, while a variety of performances, food stalls, traditional stages, and games will keep visitors entertained day and night. One of the most famous and picture-perfect summer festivals in Japan, regardless of what your views on the controversial shrine are, this one is a must go!
- Date
- Fri, JULY 13- Mon, JULY 16, 2018
- Time
- All day. Main events are held in the evenings after 6 p.m.
- Location
- YASUKUNI SHRINE, 3-1-1 KUDANKITA, CHIYODA-KU, TOKYO
- Fee
- Free!
- Info
- Recommended for: Matsuri fans, Instagrammers, Families, Friends, Couples
Into The Blue
Umi no Hi Lantern Festival in Odaiba
Held annually to pray for peaceful oceans, this beautiful festival displays over 50,000 paper lanterns lit with candles along the beach of Odaiba Seaside Park. The perfect place to enjoy a romantic sight along the beach — with Rainbow Bridge and Tokyo as a backdrop.
- Date
- Sun, July 15-Mon, July 16, 2018
- Time
- From 6:30 p.m.
- Location
- Odaiba Seaside Park, Odaiba Seaside Park, 1-4 Daiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo
- Fee
- Free!
- Info
- Recommended for: Couples, Families, Friends, Instagrammers
United Colors Of Tokyo
Color Me Rad Tokyo 2018
Get ready to be bombarded by colors this Saturday! Originated from USA, Color Me Rad is a popular race where people throw colored powder at each other as they run. More than just an adrenalin-high race, this performances-filled event, will stay in your memory for a long time. Sign up by July 13 to secure a spot!
- Date
- Sat, July 14, 2018
- Time
- From 11:30 a.m.
- Location
- AJINOMOTO STADIUM, 376-3 NISHIMACHI, CHOFU-SHI, TOKYO
- Fee
- Advance tickets: ¥6,500, On the day tickets: ¥7,000; ¥3,800 for students
- Info
- Recommended for: Friends, Families with kids, Adventurous folks who don't mind getting their clothes dirty
Learn Through Play
Kids Workshops in Roppongi Hills
Hosting over 65 different types of kids workshops, Roppongi Hills sure knows how to win the hearts of children. From making parfaits, arranging unique terrariums, to taking part in a lego space challenge and learning all about iPS cells, these workshops will surely help foster creativity and imagination in the young. Some workshops require registration. For more information see the link below.
- Date
- Sat, July 14-Wed, Aug 29, 2018
- Time
- Various (See website for details of each workshop)
- Location
- ROPPONGI HILLS, 6-10-1 ROPPONGI, MINATO-KU, TOKYO
- Fee
- Free!
- Info
- Recommended for: Kids, Families
20+ Years Of Colors
The World Of Anna Sui: Exhibition
Step into the world of more than 20 years of colorful clothing and accessories by world-renowned designer Anna Sui. After a successful launch at London's Fashion and Textile Museum, the exhibition comes to Tokyo for the first time to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the launch of Sui's cosmetics brand. Organized into several themes, each displaying a pivotal time in Sui's career, this exhibit is a must-see for anyone into fashion and cosmetics. There will also be a pop-up store selling anniversary goodies and cosmetics you won't find elsewhere!
- Date
- Sat, July 14-Sun, Aug 26, 2018
- Time
- 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
- Location
- TV Asahi Bldg 1F Keyakizaka Space, 6-9-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
- Fee
- Free!
- Info
- Recommended for: Fashion and Makeup Lovers, Anna Sui Fans
Cultural Carnival
Festival Brasil
Join local and international artists in celebrating Brazil's culture, cuisine, arts and music. Expect a large crowd as this one is one of the most popular cultural festivals in Yoyogi Park — for a good reason.
- Date
- SAT, JULY 14 - SUN, JULY 15, 2018
- Time
- 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
- Location
- YOYOGI PARK, 2-3 JINGUMAE, SHIBUYA-KU, TOKYO
- Fee
- Free!
- Info
- Recommended for: Friends, Families, Foodies, Latina Fans
Light It Up
Yokohama Sparkling Twilight
Watch ships and crowds parade with live jazz music playing in the background during the day, and when the night falls, admire 3,000 fireworks and sparkling illumination shows against the spectacular Yokohama night skyline. And just in case you get hungry, you can grab plenty of good food and drinks at the restaurants and bars near the bay.
- Date
- Sat, July 14-Sun, July 15, 2018
- Time
- (Fireworks) 7:30 p.m.-8 p.m.; (Ship Parade) 2 p.m.-3:30 p.m.; (Parade) 2 p.m.-4 p.m. (on Sunday), etc. (See website for more details)
- Location
- YAMASHITA PARK, 279 YAMASHITACHO, NAKA-KU, YOKOHAMA, KANAGAWA PREFECTURE
- Fee
- Free!
- Info
- Recommended for: Couples, Friends, Foodies
All-White Party
Grand Hyatt's Soiree Blanche
Put your best white outfit on and join the most popular soiree in the city! This year, the annual event will take on a new twist with décor focusing on the hotel’s 15th-anniversary theme of “Voyage.” There will be plenty of free-flowing champagne along with all-you-can-eat exquisite food and desserts, great upbeat music and quite a few photo ops! One of the best summer events in Tokyo, don't miss this soiree!
- Date
- EVERY SATURDAY IN JULY AND AUGUST 2018
- Time
- 7 P.M.-10 P.M.
- Location
- 2F GRAND HYATT TOKYO, 6-10-3 ROPPONGI, MINATO-KU, TOKYO
- Fee
- ¥12,000 (REGULAR PLAN), ¥7,000 (STANDING PLAN)
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FRIENDS, COUPLES, GIRLS NIGHT OUT
City Breeze
Midtown Loves Summer 2018
Tokyo Midtown once again shows us what's it like to be the coolest event organizer in a city that already has it all. This summer, stop by at Midtown in Roppongi for an experience of traditional Japanese summer time right in the heart of Tokyo: from a digital art space surrounded by mist at night to foot bathing in a brook to wind chimes walls and cafes. A great place to bring friends to if they're visiting you in town.
- Date
- Fri, July 13-Sun, August 26, 2018
- Time
- Digital Art Garden: 5 p.m.-11 p.m., Footbath: 2 p.m.-8 p.m.
- Location
- Tokyo Midtown, 9-7-1 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
- Fee
- Free!
- Info
- Recommended for: Friends, Families, Couples, Tourists
A Futuristic Wonderland
TeamLab Borderless
TeamLab Borderless can be described as less of an exhibition and more of a digital amusement park. This enormous complex, spanning over 10,000 square meters is powered by 520 computers and 470 projectors, creating a futuristic wonderland devoted to exploring the concept of borderless art. Step into the world of lights, beautiful scenery and futuristic dreams in a single visit. Crowded and certainly not cheap, but this one is a must-see exhibition!
- Date
- DAILY (CLOSED EVERY 2ND AND 4TH TUESDAY OF THE MONTH)
- Time
- 11 A.M.-7 P.M. (MON-THU), 11 A.M.-9 P.M. (FRIDAYS), 10 A.M.-9 P.M. (SATURDAYS), 10 A.M.-7 P.M. (SUNDAYS)
- Location
- MORI BUILDING DIGITAL ART MUSEUM, ODAIBA PALETTE TOWN, 1-3-8 AOMI, KOTO-KU, TOKYO
- Fee
- ADULTS: ¥3,200, KIDS: ¥1,000
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, COUPLES, FRIENDS, SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCERS
Food For Thought
Exhibition: Good Ideas for Good II
Organized by the Tokyo Ads Museum, this photo and video exhibition is a unique collection of TV commercials and ads from around the world that show that ads could be more than just money-making tools: that they actually have the power to make us change our perspectives. From Elle UK's influential #MoreWomen campaign to ads on fighting poverty and cancer, this collection will leave you thinking about the world from an entirely different angle. A fully bilingual (En-Jp) exhibition, this one is a must go!
- Date
- NOW THROUGH SAT, JULY 14, 2018
- Time
- 11 A.M.-6 P.M. (TUE-SAT)
- Location
- THE AD MUSEUM TOKYO, CARETTA SHIODOME, HIGASHI-SHIMBASHI 1-8-2, MINATO-KU, TOKYO
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: COUPLES, FAMILIES, PEOPLE WORKING IN ADVERTISING AND MEDIA, FRIENDS
150 Years And Counting
Oedo Hawaii Festival
Held to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Japanese immigrants settling in Hawaii for the first time, this culturally-significant festival invites you to “enjoy”, “listen”, “feel” and “taste” Japan-Hawaii history and its traditional culture. There will be live shows, traditional performances, gourmet shops and so much more!
- Date
- Sat, July 14-Mon, July 16, 2018
- Time
- 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Location
- Belle Salle Tokyo Nihonbashi, Tokyo Nihombashi Tower B2, B1, 1F, 2-7-1 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
- Fee
- ¥1,000
- Info
- Recommended for: Families, Foodies, People interested in the history of Hawaii and Japan
A Taste Of Japan
Osusume Furusato Summer Festival
If you're into tasting and comparing local food from across Japan, this event is for you. Fourteen municipalities from across Japan will be serving their best dishes in a bid to lure you into voting for them – yes, the event culminates with a grand prix for the best participating city and you get to be the judge! There will also be some traditional Japanese matsuri games and events, but come on, you know you'll be there for the food anyways!
- Date
- Sat, July 14-Mon, July 16, 2018
- Time
- 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
- Location
- Marugoto Nippon 1F, 3F, 2-6-7 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo
- Fee
- Free!
- Info
- Recommended for: Foodies, Friends, Families, Couples
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