This Week(End): Tokyo Area Events For March 9-10
Remembering 3.11 And Celebrating Life In The City
This weekend is about remembrance: the disaster-stricken Tohoku region, the culture we strive to preserve and the beauty of community bonds around us. But most importantly, it is a weekend that reminds us to be on alert that life is short and we should do all we can to make it special. Here are our picks of the top events for the week.
Shine Brignt Up The Sky
Washi Candle Garden Night
It has become an annual tradition for students at Tama University to create washi (Japanese paper) lanterns from messages supporting the victims and survivors of the Great East Japan Earthquake. The beautiful lights display around 2,500 messages and are placed across the open lawn of Tokyo Midtown. They represent a way to raise awareness and to support the rehabilitation of the 38 cities affected by the huge disaster.
- Date
- SAT, MAR 9 - MON, MAR 11, 2019
- Time
- 5 P.M.- 9 P.M.
- Location
- TOKYO MIDTOWN GARDEN, 9-7-1 AKASAKA, MINATO-KU, TOKYO
- Fee
- FREE
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, FRIENDS, COUPLES, THOSE WHO WISH TO PAY THEIR RESPECT TO TOHOKU
A Taste of Local Japan
Japan Local Food Festival 2019
This food festival brings local Japanese dishes from regions across Japan, from Okinawa to Kyushu and Hokkaido, to Tokyo. You can taste and enjoy a variety of regional cuisine in three locations in and near Yoyogi Park. A perfect opportunity to enjoy plenty of unique cuisine from across Japan with friends and family.
- Date
- SAT, MAR 9 - SUN, MAR 10, 2019
- Time
- 10 A.M. TO 4 P.M.
- Location
- NHK BROADCASTING CENTER, 2-2 JINNAN, SHIBUYA-KU, TOKYO, YOYOGI PARK, KEYAKI NAMIKI STREET, 2-1 YOYOGIKAMIZONOCHO, SHIBUYA-KY, TOKYO
- Fee
- FREE Admission
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FOODIES, FAMILIES, FRIENDS, COUPLES, INSTAGRAMMERS
In Memoriam
Peace on Earth 2019
Next Monday marks eight years since the Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami struck off the coast of Tohoku. This outdoor charity concert and bazaar is Tokyo's largest annual memorial event for the victims of the disaster. Japanese celebrities, activists and musicians will be working alongside NPOs and other charity groups for Tohoku to collect donations and other means of help. There will also be a flower and candle memorial dome where you can pay your respect to the disaster victims.
- Date
- Mon, MAR 11, 2019
- Time
- 12 A.M. TO 8 P.M.
- Location
- HIBIYA PARK, CHIYODA-KU, TOKYO
- Fee
- Free
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, FRIENDS, COUPLES, HUMANITARIANS
© Photo by Ethel & ErnestAnime Galore
Tokyo Anime Award Festival 2019
TAAF is the anime version of Short Shorts: an international anime festival that brings talents from all over the world to display their works in Japan. The event screens original, high-quality animated films from around the world and they are all open to the public for viewing at various cinemas and other venues in Ikebukuro. Not to be missed if you’re an anime lover.
- Date
- FRI, MARch 8- MON, March 11, 2019
- Time
- Varies depending on film. See schedule online.
- Location
- Various locations in Ikebukuro (WACCA IKEBUKURO, Ikebukuro Humax Cinema, Cinema Sunshine and more)
- Fee
- Depends on movie, but typically start from around ¥1,200 per title (advanced tickets)
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FRIENDS, FANS OF JAPANESE CULTURE, ANIME FANS, ART LOVERS
Table Blossoms
Sakura Afternoon Tea
Shangri-La Hotel brings the blossom viewing right to the table with an afternoon set bursting with iconic sakura indulgences. Fresh strawberry and sakura confections are joined by the newly developed ruby chocolate, now capturing hearts across Japan. There are also quite a few savory options with luxurious seasonal ingredients such as cherry salmon and sakura shrimp.
- Date
- Now through TUE, APR 30, 2019
- Time
- 2:30 P.M. - 5:30 P.M. (MON-FRI), 1 P.M. - 5:30 P.M. (SAT, SUN)
- Location
- SHANGRI-LA HOTEL TOKYO, 1-8-3 MARUNOUCHI TRUST TOWER, MARUNOUCHI, CHIYODA-KU, TOKYO
- Fee
- ¥4,800 PER PERSON
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FRIENDS, INSTAGRAMMERS, COUPLES
Let it Burn
Mount Takao Fire Walking
Each March, a massive fire ritual called Saito Goma-ku is held at the foot of Mt. Takao. Participants rub their bodies with sticks called nadegi before tossing them into the flames. When the fire dies down, participants walk barefoot over the hot coals, praying for protection from illness and strife, and for the safety of their families. It is believed that the fire purifies the body by burning away contaminations. For visitors, this is the perfect chance to see a unique Japanese tradition come to life.
- Date
- SUN, MAR 10, 2019
- Time
- From 1 p.m.
- Location
- TAKAOSAN YAKUOIN TEMPLE, 2177 TAKAOCHO, HACHIOJI, TOKYO
- Fee
- FREE
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, FRIENDS, FANS OF JAPANESE CULTURE, INSTAGRAMMERS, FESTIVAL LOVERS
Art Is Life
Art Fair Tokyo 2019
This event is the largest art fair in Japan and is a unique platform for discovering international artworks and catching up with the latest trends on the contemporary scene. The fair attracts around 60,000 visitors every year who come to admire a wide range of work from paintings, sculpture and antiques to photography, video arts and handicrafts.
- Date
- THU, 7 MAR - SUN, 10 MAR, 2019
- Time
- 11 A.M. TO 8 P.M.
- Location
- TOKYO INTERNATIONAL FORUM, 3-5-1 MARUNOUCHI, CHIYODA-KU, TOKYO
- Fee
- ¥4,000 (ADVANCE TICKET), ¥5,000 (SAME-DAY TICKET)
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FRIENDS, COUPLES, ART LOVERS
Boogie Down
Hot Pants Dance Show
Hot Pants is a dance show event where people from all over Japan perform their dance routines. The event showcases all age groups of individual dancers and group performances. The event will feature special guest dancers such as EIJI (Liquid Soul) & SO (Be-Bop-Crew) and SeeN (YO-BBO) & IRIE etc.
- Date
- SUN, 10 MAR 2019
- Time
- 12 A.M. TO 10 P.M.
- Location
- NISHIAZABU A-LIFE TOKYO, 1-7-2 NISHIAZABU, MINATO-KU, TOKYO
- Fee
- ¥3,000 (ADVANCE TICKET) ¥4,000 (AT DOOR TICKET)
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FRIENDS, COUPLES, DANCERS
Wine Is Bottled Poetry
Georgia Homeland of Wine
Learn about the historic country of Georgia by going back 8,000 years and learning about their ‘cutting edge’ technology of wine-making. A great way to immerse oneself into the history, culture and charms of the great winery country whilst also being able to elegantly taste or buy beautiful Georgian wines.
- Date
- SUN, 10 MAR - TUE, 7 MAY, 2019
- Time
- 11 A.M. TO 6 P.M.
- Location
- TERADA WAREHOUSE B & C HALL, 2-1-3 HIGASHI SHINAGAWA, SHINAGAWA-KU, TOKYO
- Fee
- ¥1,000
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FRIENDS, COUPLES, WINE LOVERS
Beauty To Be
Beauty My Selection Tokyo
Beauty My Selection Tokyo will be celebrating their 21st anniversary this year. The event showcases new beauty products on the market as well as beauty techniques and service information. If you get in quick, the first 50 customers will be receiving a free beauty gift at the door.
- Date
- SAT, 9 MAR, 2019
- Time
- 12 A.M. TO 8 P.M.
- Location
- BELLESALLE NISHISHINJUKU, 4-15-3 NISHISHINJUKU, SHINJUKU-KU, TOKYO
- Fee
- ¥1,500 (ADVANCE TICKET), ¥2,000 (SAME-DAY TICKET)
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FRIENDS, BEAUTICIANS, INFLUENCERS
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