This Week(End): Tokyo Area Events For June 1-2
Films, Flowers, And Fun In The City
Celebrate the beginning of June with a visit to one (or more) of the many outdoor events happening this week(end) — just before the rainy season kicks in later in the month. Choose between two eco-friendly market fairs, a Hawaii-inspired festival, a brilliant lineup of films in two separate events, or take a walk amid beautiful iris fields! Enjoy!
A Voyage Of Discovery
EU Film Days 2019
EU Film Days is a festival that brings the best of European cinema to audiences in Japan. This year's featured films, many of which shown for the first time in Japan, have been chosen in order to exhibit the wide range of film-making talent in the European Union as well as to showcase the EU’s cultural diversity and vibrancy. From Ireland's "The Queen of Ireland," a documentary on the life of Panti, the country's most famous drag queen, to Sweden's heartwarming "The Giant," there's much to see at this event. Check the schedule for details on each film.
- Date
- Fri, May 31 - Thu, June 27, 2019
- Time
- DEPENDS ON SCREENING (SEE SCHEDULE)
- Location
- NATIONAL FILM ARCHIVE OF JAPAN, 3-7-6 KYOBASHI, CHUO-KU, TOKYO
- Fee
- SINGLE TICKET: ¥520, ELEMENTARY AND JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: ¥100
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: COUPLES, FRIENDS, FILM STUDENTS
From Hawaii With Love
Aloha Tokyo 2019
Hula your way to Ebisu for a weekend full of everything Hawaii-inspired — from live dance performances and ukulele tunes to macadamia nuts pancakes, tropical juices, and so much more. There will also be many booths to buy authentic island goodies for your interior.
- Date
- Fri, May 31-Sun, June 2, 2019
- Time
- 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
- Location
- EBISU GARDEN PLACE, 4-20, EBISU, SHIBUYA-KU, TOKYO
- Fee
- FREE ENTRANCE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, FRIENDS, FOODIES, HAWAII FANS
Into The Green
Go Green Market Tokyo 2019
This market, held for the ninth consecutive year, truly lives up to their motto of “reuse, reduce, recycle” and care for the environment. You'll find a great variety of unique antique pieces, handmade craft and fabrics, plants, and of course, food. Enjoy a sunny stroll at the garden's market and shop for a cause!
- Date
- Sat, June 1-Sun, June 2, 2019
- Time
- 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Until 4:30 p.m.)
- Location
- KEIO FLORAL GARDEN ANGE, 4-38, TAMAGAWA, CHOFU-SHI, TOKYO
- Fee
- ¥500
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: TREASURE HUNTERS, FAMILIES, FRIENDS
Peaceful Getaway
Koishikawa Korakuen Iris Festival
This is the last weekend to see the stunning iris fields at this beautiful Japanese-style garden located right next to Tokyo Dome. The perfect peaceful getaway right in the heart of the city.
- Date
- Now through Sun, June 2, 2019
- Time
- 9 A.M.-5 P.M.
- Location
- KOISHIKAWA KORAKUEN GARDENS, 1-6-6 KORAKU, BUNKYO-KU, TOKYO
- Fee
- ¥300 (GENERAL)
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, COUPLES, INSTAGRAMMERS, FRIENDS
For The Love of the Film
ShortShorts Film Festival
Another weekend of this famous short film festivals for those of you who haven't had the chance to see it yet. Launched in 1999 as a small film festival in Harajuku that featured only six short titles by George Lucas when he was a student, this annual event has grown to become one of the largest Academy-recognized film festivals in Asia. This year, some 200 titles selected from 10,000 contestants from over 130 countries are screened in several locations around Tokyo. A perfect event to get some creativity and inspiration boost!
- Date
- Wed, May 29-Sun, June 16, 2019
- Time
- VARIOUS (SEE WEBSITE)
- Location
- Omotesando Hills Space O / Andaz Tokyo, Andaz Studio / iTSCOM STUDIO & HALL, Futagotamagawa Rise / Shidax Culture Hall, and others
- Fee
- Free! (Some programs are charged)
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, COUPLES, FRIENDS, SOLO DATES
A Date With Mom
Happy Mama Festa
Held annually in three cities across Japan, this event's purpose is to celebrate motherhood and offer parents a weekend full of activities both for moms and kids. There will be a kids fashion show, mamas and kids cooking seminars and workshops, goods, food and jewelry booths, and more. A great event for the whole family, but most of all — all the great mamas out there!
- Date
- Sat, June 1-Sun, June 2, 2019
- Time
- 10 A.M. - 5 P.M.
- Location
- LA CITTADELLA, 4-1 OGAWACHO, KAWASAKI-KU, KAWASAKI-SHI, KANAGAWA AND LE FRONT, 1-11 NISSHIN-CHO, KAWASAKI-KU, KAWASAKI-SHI, KANAGAWA
- Fee
- FREE
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, KIDS, MOTHERS
Our Planet, Our Responsibility
Eco Life Fair 2019
The largest eco-themed event held by the Japanese Ministry of The Environment, this fair features eco-friendly workshops, food booths and performances by idol groups. Held to raise people's awareness of the importance of caring for our planet, this one is a fun event for the whole family.
- Date
- Sat, June 1-Sun, June 2, 2019
- Time
- (Sat) 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. (Sun) 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
- Location
- Keyaki Namiki, in front of NHK Hall, 2-2-1 Jinnan, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
- Fee
- Free!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, CHILDREN, EXTRACURRICULAR SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
Green Tea Galore
"Evergreen" Matcha Afternoon Tea Set
This special tea set features a great variety of both local favorites, such as warabi mochi and shiso sandwiches, and globally-recognized options like matcha macarons, cheesecakes, pannacotta and more alongside savory items such as guacamole tarts and, broccoli and shrimp sandwiches — and 20 plus kinds of tea to drink it with!
- Date
- Now through Fri, July 19, 2019.
- Time
- (Weekdays) From 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., (Weekends & holidays): 11 a.m.-1 p.m., 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m., 4 p.m.-6 p.m.
- Location
- ANA InterContinental Tokyo, Atrium Lounge, 1-12-33 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
- Fee
- ¥4,900
- Info
- Recommended for: Matcha lovers, Friends, Dates, Solo Dates
Street Fiesta
Shonan Yosakoi Matsuri
Held for the 16th consecutive year, this is one of the largest cultural street dance parades near Tokyo. Dozens of teams will be performing their version of yosakoi, the famous, full of energy, traditional dance. Each team competes for originality and costume design — and it's just breathtaking to watch!
- Date
- Sun, June 2, 2019
- Time
- 11:30 A.M. - 5 P.M.
- Location
- Shonan Star Mall Shopping Arcade, 12-29 Beniyacho Hiratsuka, Kanagawa
- Fee
- Free!
- Info
- Recommended for: Social Media Influencers, Fans of Japanese Culture, Families, Friends, Couples
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