This Week(End): Tokyo Area Events For Nov 2-3

Dance, Culture, And All The Foods

By The Savvy Team |
November 1, 2019 |
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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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What are your plans for the weekend? If you’re organizing a fun or interesting event, or you know someone who is, contact us to get it listed!

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