This Week(End): Tokyo Area Events For Nov 2-3
Dance, Culture, And All The Foods
From the Tokyo International Film Festival to taiko drums and massive street dance competitions across the city, November starts with a great list of entertaining must-see, must-feel events. Here are our top 10 picks!
Cinema Days
Tokyo International Film Festival 2019
The only Japanese film festival accredited by the International Federation of Film Producers Associations is back again this year, bringing films from around the world to Tokyo. Around 200 cinema pieces are divided into over 20 categories, featuring the latest releases and some old tributes. From blockbuster hits such as "La La Land" and "Bohemian Rhapsody" to lesser known indie movies from around the world, indulge yourself in the beautiful world of films this weekend. All movies are screened with English subtitles!
- Date
- MON, OCT. 28-TUE, NOV. 5, 2019
- Time
- VARIOUS DEPENDING ON SCREENING
- Location
- TOHO CINEMAS ROPPONGI HILLS, EX THEATER ROPPONGI, TOKYO INTERNATIONAL FORUM, TOKYO MIDTOWN HIBIYA AND MORE
- Fee
- ¥1,400-¥2,600 (PER FILM)
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FILM FANS, COUPLES, SOLO DATES
Tokyo Beats
Asakusa Taiko Festival
Nothing speaks to the Japanese soul like the intense pounding vibrations of traditional taiko drums. Listen to (and feel) the drum beats of 21 taiko teams from across Japan, gathering together for the third year in a row in Asakusa to help revive the taiko drumming culture.
- Date
- SUN, NOV. 3, 2019
- Time
- 12 P.M.-3 P.M.
- Location
- SUMIDA PARK, SANYABORI-HIROBA PLACE, 1-2-5 MUKOJIMA, SUMIDA-KU, TOKYO
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FANS OF JAPANESE CULTURE, FAMILIES, FRIENDS, SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCERS
Tradition Meets Street Dance
Dream Yosakoi Matsuri
One of Japan's most powerful and colorful traditional dance is now known worldwide, and this event aims to further spread the joy of Yosakoi. The festival celebrates its 18th anniversary this year with over 6,000 dancers taking it to the streets of Odaiba and other locations. Come witness the 80 teams from all around the nation gather to perform in one of Japan's largest yosakoi festivals―you might even get a chance to dance with them!
- Date
- FRI, NOV. 1-SUN, NOV. 3, 2019
- Time
- 5 P.M.-9 P.M. (FRI), 11 A.M.-9 P.M. (SAT), 10 A.M.-9 P.M. (SUN)
- Location
- AROUND THE STATUE OF LIBERTY, DIVER CITY AND FUJI TV HEADQUARTERS
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: DANCERS, JAPANESE CULTURE FANS, FRIENDS, SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCERS
German Feast
Deutschland Fest 2019
In an event held annually to celebrate the friendship between Japan and Germany, Roppongi welcomes anyone for sausages, pretzels, bread, and of course, beer. The highlights of the event are the Jodlerin performance and the popular beer glass lifting competition. Free and paid workshops are also available, where you can learn more about craft beer and candle making.
- Date
- FRI, NOV. 1-MON, NOV. 4, 2019
- Time
- (FRI) 3 P.M.-9 P.M., (SAT & SUN) 11 A.M.-9 P.M., (MON) 10:30 A.M.-7:30 P.M.
- Location
- TORITSU AOYAMA PARK, 7-23 ROPPONGI, MINATO-KU, TOKYO
- Fee
- FREE ENTRY
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: BEER FANS, FRIENDS, FOODIES
Open Future
Tokyo Motor Show
If you love passenger cars, commercial vehicles, motorcycles, Carrozzeria, vehicle bodies, parts, machinery and tools as well as mobility-related services this event in Odaiba, which is only held once every two years, is for you! The Tokyo Motor Show will be having multiple special exhibitions that focus on the future, enabling guests to see for themselves what mobility may look like in the coming years.
- Date
- NOW THROUGH MON, NOV. 4, 2019
- Time
- 10 A.M.-6 P.M.
- Location
- TOKYO BIG SIGHT, MEGA WEB, SYMBOL PROMENADE PARK, TFT BUILDING SIDE PARKING, ETC.
- Fee
- ¥2,000 (ADULTS) FREE (HIGHSCHOOL STUDENTS AND UNDER)
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: MOTOR FANS, FAMILIES, FRIENDS
Delicious Dumplings
Gyoza Fes 2019
Fried gyoza, boiled gyoza, soup gyoza and more. The famous Japanese dumpling will come in all shapes and sizes at this special gyoza event in Nakano. Pairing perfectly with beer, this event is the place to be after work or over the weekend with friends.
- Date
- THU, OCT. 31-MON, NOV. 4, 2019
- Time
- 10 A.M.-9 P.M., THU FROM 4 P.M.
- Location
- NAKANO SHIKINOMORI PARK EVENT AREA, 4 -13 NAKANO, TOKYO
- Fee
- FREE ENTRY (PLATE OF GYOZA ¥600)
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: GYOZA FANS, FRIENDS, FOODIES
Wineland
Yamanashi Nouveau
Yamanashi, Japan's world-class wine prefecture, is promoting various initiatives in cooperation with winery organizations to promote multiple branding and sales channels for the prefecture. At this wine festival in Hibiya park, you can taste over 60 different wines from 34 different wineries. The ticket price comes with a wine glass, 10 wine tasting tickets and snacks.
- Date
- SUN, NOV. 3, 2019
- Time
- 10:30 A.M.-2:30 P.M.
- Location
- HIBIYA PARK, 1-6 HIBIYA-KOEN, CHIYODA, TOKYO
- Fee
- ¥2,200 (PRESALE), ¥2,500 (ON THE DAY)
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: WINE FANS, FRIENDS, FOODIES
Lighting Up
Akari Park
This event is all about energy and how to save it. Through various fun exhibits you will be able to learn about renewable energy, energy creation and energy saving. In addition, there will be a beautiful light installation and live event which can be enjoyed by the whole family. This event aims to revitalize the region and broaden the general public's knowledge and interest of energy.
- Date
- THU, OCT. 31-MON, NOV. 4, 2019
- Time
- 1 P.M.-8 P.M. (THU-SUN) 1 P.M.-6 P.M. (SUN)
- Location
- UENO PARK FOUNTAIN AREA, 5-20 UENOKOEN, TAITO-KU, TOKYO
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILY, KIDS, FRIENDS
Noodles Galore
Tokyo Ramen Show Part Two
Back for yet another year, Tokyo Ramen Show serves us the best bowls of Japan's soul food as selected from around the country. This week is the part two of the event; each round features 18 booths of noodles of all kinds and tastes. Classic shoyu ramen? Hakata pork broth ramen? Sea urchin ramen? Come hungry and check them all out!
- Date
- NOW THROUGH MON, NOV. 4, 2019
- Time
- 10 A.M.-9 P.M.
- Location
- KOMAZAWA OLYMPIC PARK CENTRAL ARENA, 1-1 KOMAZAWA KOEN, SETAGAYA-KU, TOKYO
- Fee
- FREE ENTRY, ¥880 PER BOWL
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FOODIES, PEOPLE WHO CAN EAT A LOT
Design and Style
Tokyo Midtown Design Touch 2019
Drop by Roppongi this week to get your creativity flowing! This event is aimed to bring good design closer to our everyday lives, and we're especially excited for the unique installation where you get a futuristic experience of a colorful mountainous spread. It'll feel like you're walking through a Dr. Seuss book in the making!
- Date
- NOW THROUGH MON, NOV. 4, 2019
- Time
- ALL DAY
- Location
- TOKYO MIDTOWN, 9-7-1 AKASAKA, MINATO CITY, TOKYO
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES AND KIDS, DESIGNERS
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