This Week(End): Tokyo Area Events For March 20-22

With the cherry blossoms expected to be in full bloom this weekend, most of us will probably be hitting the local parks with a few drinks (and more) in hand to enjoy the prettiest season of the year. But just in case you're after something different than orthodox flower viewing, there are still opportunities to enjoy! Make sure to continue taking precautions when leaving the house by wearing a mask, washing your hands frequently and checking the latest news to avoid the risk and further spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Enjoy!

Seasonal Blossoms

Hanami Picnics Across The City

This week Tokyo is heading towards peak blooming season, the sakura around the city is saturating the parks with beautiful shades of pink. So grab your camera, a drink, and tasty nibbles before heading to any of the famous sakura spots in the capital, such as Shinjuku Gyoen, Ueno Park, Yoyogi Park, Showa Memorial Park, Sumida River, Meguro River, Chidorigafuchi or Inokashira Park, where you'll be able to enjoy the sakura in peak bloom! Keep in mind that picnic and gatherings are discouraged, but not walks under the wonderful sakura trees! Don’t forget to participate in our #SavvySakura2020 photo contest! (See Link)

Date

NOW THROUGH MON, MAR. 23, 2020 (TOKYO BLOOMING PERIOD)

Time

WHENEVER YOU LIKE!

Location

VARIOUS (see map)

Fee

DEPENDS ON LOCATION AND FOOD/DRINKS YOU BUY!

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RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, COUPLES, FRIENDS, FOODIES, SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCERS

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Liar Liar

Perfect Liars Club Tokyo: International Women's Day Edition

Four people tell a story: three are completely true, but one person is telling a lie! Can you spot the liar? The month's show is all about International Women's Day and as you can guess, all storytellers this time are women—and they have stories to tell!! Listen, laugh, interrogate, vote.

Date

FRI, MAR 20, 2020

Time

7 P.M.-10:15 P.M.

Location

GOOD HEAVENS BAR, 5-32-5 DAIZAWA, SETAGAYA-KU, TOKYO

Fee

¥2,000-¥2,500 (RESERVED SEATS)

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: FRIENDS, STORYTELLERS, GOOD LIARS, COUPLES

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Magical Sakura

Sakura Festival Nihonbashi

Nihonbashi has a mission to become the capital's coolest sakura viewing venue and, we must say, it's getting quite close. This festival features a series of sakura-themed events: from projection mapping, light-up, sakura-special food and drink menus and more! A must-see is the Nihonbashi Sakura Gate—a magical entry to the area, which has the entire street turned into a sakura-filled river, with a sky of countless sakura-colored strips of paper. As a measure against coronavirus, some events might get canceled, please check their website for more information.

Date

NOW THROUGH SUN, APRIL 5, 2020

Time

VARIES UPON EVENT

Location

NIHONBASHI AREA, 2-2-1 NIHONBASHI MUROMACHI, CHUO-KU, TOKYO

Fee

FREE!

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: PHOTOGRAPHERS, FAMILIES, FRIENDS, AND COUPLES

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A Traditional Touch

Sakura Japanese Art Exhibition

Witness the beauty of Japan’s most famous flower depicted through the eyes of 30 renowned modern Nihonga (Traditional Japanese Paintings) artists in this unique art exhibition dedicated to Japanese cherry blossoms. A must-see event for anyone interested in traditional Japanese art.

Date

NOW THROUGH SUN, MAY 24, 2020

Time

10 A.M. - 6 P.M.

Location

SATO SAKURA MUSEUM, 1-7-13 KAMIMEGURO, MEGURO-KU, TOKYO

Fee

¥500

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: ARTISTS, SOLO DATES, FRIENDS, AND COUPLES

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Outdoor Adventures

Moomin Valley Park

The Moominvalley Park, in the Metsa facility in Saitama’s Hanno city, has opened its doors back up this week after initially closing down due to the coronavirus. Metsa is a lakeside forest facility with Nordic influence that is made up of two areas: the Metsa Village, a shopping and restaurant complex with an outdoor area with canoeing and adventure ropes, and the Moominvalley Park, the home dedicated to Tove Jansson’s troll family.

Date

ALL YEAR

Time

10 A.M. - 6 P.M.

Location

METSA VILLAGE, 327-6 METSA, MIYAZAWA, HANNO CITY, SAITAMA

Fee

ADULT ¥2,500, CHILD ¥1,500 (METSA VILLAGE IS FREE TO ENTER)

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES WITH KIDS, FRIENDS, AND COUPLES

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