This Week(End): Tokyo Area Events For June 30-July 1

Fortunetellers like to say that 'light' guides us into the future, but this week, as we end one month and start another, this is actually happening! This weekend is all about you, your camera and digital art, so check the list below, make your own event map and let the light guide your way, because there's plenty to see and do.

Other Kind Of City Lights

Industrial Sightseeing Photo Exhibition

A couple of years ago Japan went through an industrial sightseeing fad with factories in and around Tokyo suddenly becoming top date destinations for young couples and families with curious children. This rare exhibition brings the best of night-time factory sightseeing captured by the camera, listing up places where you can actually visit. Drop by with a pen and a note and choose your next date destination among the displayed photos (all of which are stunning by the way).

Date

Fri, June 29-Sun, July 22, 2018 (Closed Mondays)

Time

11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Location

TODAYS GALLERY STUDIO, 5-27-6 Asakusabashi, Taito-ku, Tokyo

Fee

¥500 (Adults)

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Recommended for: Factory sightseeing fans, Families, Couples, Friends

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Turn The Volume Up!

Bakuon Film Festival

Films are always better when the volume is turned to the max, but Japan's small apartments and close proximity to your neighbors doesn't always allow us to enjoy this. With this in mind, the famous cinema complex Shinjuku Picadilly is launching the unprecedented Bakuon Film Festival (literally, 'sound explosion'), which will show a lineup of nine movies that are mostly popular for their great sound action. Watch the Greatest Showman, Les Miserables, La La Land, Mamma Mia and more with the volume turned up as high as you can handle without having to worry about anyone else (but your own hearing, maybe...).

Date

Fri, June 29-Thu, July 12, 2018

Time

Various (See schedule online)

Location

Shinjuku Piccadilly, 3-15-15 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo

Fee

¥1,800 per film

Info

Recommended for: Couples, Movie fans, People with picky neighbors and thin wall apartments

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© Photo by tokyotower.co.jp

Count The Stars

Tokyo Tower's Milky Way Illumination

Have you ever dreamed of watching the Milky Way unveil before your eyes across the night sky? Well, this summer, although not exactly the actual thing, you can see this in the heart of Tokyo. This weekend, follow the 600-step star-studded outer staircase up to Tokyo Tower’s main observatory for a 360-degree Milky Way illumination. Inspired by the Tanabata legend love story, this is the perfect place to take that special someone out this summer.

Date

Now through Sun, Sept 2, 2018

Time

9 A.M.-11 P.M., 5 P.M.-11 P.M. (OUTER STAIRCASE LIGHT UP)

Location

TOKYO TOWER, FIRST FLOOR OF MAIN OBSERVATORY, 4-2-8, SHIBAKOEN, MINATO-KU, TOKYO

Fee

¥900 (ADULTS), ¥500 (JUNIOR HIGH AND PRIMARY SCHOOL), ¥400 (UNDER FOUR)

Info

Recommended for: Couples, Families, Friends, Instagrammers

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Go Green!

Yoyogi Park's Earth Garden Summer

Boasting a great selection of handmade crafts and organic foods, this eco-conscious festival is one outdoor event everyone can enjoy. Workshops, talk sessions and live stage performances will also keep you entertained as you stroll down the lively market. Bring your own cup and plate to promote the eco-friendly lifestyle (and get a discount at all booths).

Date

Sat, June 30-Sun, July 1, 2018

Time

10 A.M.-8 P.M. (SATURDAY), 10 A.M.-5 P.M. (SUNDAY)

Location

YOYOGI PARK EVENT SPACE, 2-3 JINGUMAE, SHIBUYA-KU, TOKYO

Fee

FREE

Info

Recommended for: Families, Friends, Foodies, Eco-conscious people

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All-White Party

Grand Hyatt Tokyo'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

Sat, June 30, 2018 and 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

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Flowers And Fire In The Sky

Hanabi Aquarium By Naked

Before the real hanabi season kicks in later in the summer, stop by at Aqua Park Shinagawa and enjoy an interactive, breathtaking visual performance of light, flowers and digital fireworks combined with the natural peaceful existence of the dolphins and other marine favorites in this popular aquarium. Digital art team Naked never stops to impress us, but this summer's fireworks edition is certainly one of a kind!

Date

Now through Sun, Sept 9, 2018

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

Info

Recommended for: Families, Couples, Instagrammers

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Sugarcoated Happiness

Sweets Forest's Summer Sweets Special

Forget about dieting for one day and celebrate the beginning of summer with a full indulgence in cool sweets. The popular dessert heaven Sweets Forest in Jiyugaoka introduces its summer sweets special that includes fruity Hong Kong tapioca milk tea, sweet and sour jelly drinks, peach crepes, cakes, and the beloved Japanese shaved ice kakigori with a unique visual twist (this one is a must!)

Date

Now through Fri, Aug 31, 2018

Time

10 a.m.-8 p.m.

Location

JIYUGAOKA SWEETS FOREST, 2-25-7 MIDORIGAOKA, MEGURO-KU, TOKYO

Fee

Various

Info

Recommended for: Families, People with the sweet tooth

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Cultural Festivities

Myanmar Festival

Drop by Zojoji temple this weekend to learn more about the beautiful culture of Myanmar. There will be delicious Myanmar cuisine, beautiful dancers in their traditional dresses, and lots of music. Don't miss out on this awesome cultural experience!

Date

Sat, June 30-Sun, July 1, 2018

Time

10 a.m.-6 p.m. (Sat), 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (Sunday)

Location

Zojoji Temple, 4-7-35 Shibakoen, Minato-ku, Tokyo

Fee

Free!

Info

Recommended for: Fans of Myanmar, Families, Foodies

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A Futuristic Wonderland

TeamLab Borderless

Great news: Tokyo's most anticipated exhibition has finally opened! 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

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Handmade Aesthetics

Mottainai Handcraft Fair

Your go-to spot for anything handmade. Made from the heart, these dainty handmade accessories, baked goods, ceramics and clothing items are guaranteed to enrich your life. Spend your weekend afternoon browsing through beautifully made goods under the bright blue sky and bring a variety of new goodies back home!

Date

Sat, June 30, 2018

Time

11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Location

CARETTA SHIODOME B2F, 1-8-2 HIGASHISHINBASHI, MINATO-KU, TOKYO

Fee

Free!

Info

Recommended for: Families, Treasure Hunters

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