This Week(End): Tokyo Area Events For Nov 3-4
Dance, Culture, And Fun In The City
From taiko drums to massive street dance competitions across the city, November starts with a great list of must-see, must-feel events. Here are our top 10 picks!
Tokyo Beats
Asakusa Taiko Festival
Listen to the drum beats of 21 taiko teams from across Japan, gathering together for the second year in a row in Asakusa to help revive the taiko drumming culture.
- Date
- Sat, Nov 3, 2018
- Time
- 12 p.m.-3:30 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
© Photo by DREAM夜さ来い祭り 2013Tradition 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 17th 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 2-Sun, Nov 4, 2018
- Time
- 5 p.m.-8 p.m. (Friday), 11 a.m.-9 p.m. (Sat), 10 a.m.-9 p.m. (Sun)
- Location
- ODAIBA: AROUND THE STATUE OF LIBERTY, DIVER CITY AND FUJI TV HEADQUARTERS. (ALL DAYS), MARUNOUCHI GYOKO DORI STREET (SUN, NOV. 4) AND AKIHABARA UDX (SUN, NOV. 4)
- Fee
- Free!
- Info
- Recommended for: Dancers, Japanese culture fans, Friends, Social Media Influencers
Cinema Days
Tokyo International Film Festival 2018
Around 200 cinema pieces are divided into over 20 categories, featuring the latest releases and some old tributes. From blockbuster hits such as "A Star Is Born" and "Godzilla: The Planet Eater" to less 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
- Now through SAT, NOV. 3, 2018
- Time
- VARIOUS DEPENDING ON SCREENING
- Location
- TOHO CINEMAS ROPPONGI HILLS, EX THEATER ROPPONGI, TOKYO INTERNATIONAL FORUM, TOKYO MIDTOWN HIBIYA AND MORE
- Fee
- ¥1,300-¥2,500 (PER FILM)
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FILM FANS, COUPLES, SOLO DATES
German Feast
Deutschland Fest 2018
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
- Thu, Nov 1-Sun, Nov 4, 2018
- Time
- (Thu) 3 p.m.-9 p.m., (Fri-Sat) 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m., (Sun) 10:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
- Location
- TORITSU AOYAMA PARK, 7-23 ROPPONGI, MINATO-KU, TOKYO
- Fee
- Free entrance
- Info
- Recommended for: Beer fans, Friends, Foodies
© Photo by Shelley SmithNoodles Galore
Tokyo Ramen Show: Part II
If you missed part one of this tremendously popular and delicious event, worry not, here comes part II! Tokyo Ramen Show serves us the best bowls of Japan's soul food as selected from around the country. This round features another 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
- WED, OCT 31-SUN, NOV 4, 2018
- Time
- 10 A.M.-9 P.M.
- Location
- KOMAZAWA OLYMPIC PARK CENTRAL ARENA, 1-1 KOMAZAWA KOEN, SETAGAYA-KU, TOKYO
- Fee
- FREE ENTRANCE. ¥850 PER BOWL
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FOODIES, PEOPLE WHO CAN EAT A LOT
Scent Of A Woman
Isetan Salon de Parfum
A selected collection of around 40 rare women's fragrances from across the globe, this event is worth stopping by if you fancy one-of-a-kind scents and want to know more about perfumes in general. Get a free sample upon showing the event link page!
- Date
- Now through Mon, Nov 5, 2018
- Time
- 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m. (Until 6 p.m. on the last day)
- Location
- Isetan Shinjuku Main Store 7F event space, 3-14-１ Shinjuku, Tokyo
- Fee
- Free entrance
- Info
- Recommended for: Women, Friends, Scent Lovers, Quality Shoppers
Sweet Land
Tokyo Donut Land: Pop-Up Store
A creation of the smart people behind Tokyo Ice Cream Land which became immensely popular this summer, now we're getting into donut lands and we're starting to think that it can't get better than this. The concept is simple, if you're an Instagrammer, stop by. You'll enjoy this massive photo booth.
- Date
- Thu, Nov 1-Sun, Nov 18, 2018
- Time
- 12 p.m.-6 p.m.
- Location
- New Shion Bldg, 1-18-3 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
- Fee
- ¥500
- Info
- Recommended for: Instagrammers, Friends
© Photo by © Association Marcel Duchamp / ADAGP, Paris & JASPAR, Tokyo, 2018 G1311When There Were No Shredders...
Marcel Duchamp And Japanese Art
This popular exhibition traces Marcel Duchamp's early career through some of his most legendary works and welcomes visitors to reassess Japanese art through the rebellious perspective of his unique vision.
- Date
- NOW THROUGH SUN, DEC 9, 2018
- Time
- 9:30 A.M.-5 P.M.
- Location
- TOKYO NATIONAL MUSEUM, 13-9 UENO KOEN, TAITO-KU, TOKYO
- Fee
- ¥1,200 (GENERAL)
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: REBELLIOUS ARTISTS, DATES, SOLO INSPIRATION
Sake Go Round
The Joy of Sake
The Joy of Sake, the world’s most popular sake tasting outside of Japan, returns to Tokyo this Wednesday with 381 premium labels from every sake-brewing region of Japan. Sake-fit bits and bites will be served by 14 renowned restaurants in Japan — including several Michelin-winning famous diners. The event falls in the middle of next week, but it won't be around for some time again, so don't miss out!
- Date
- Wed, November 7, 2018
- Time
- 6 p.m.–9 p.m.
- Location
- TOC Building, 7−22−17 Nishigotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo
- Fee
- ¥8,500 per person
- Info
- Recommended for: Sake lovers, Friends, Girls Night Out
Early Holiday Shopping
Tokyo American Club's International Bazaar
This popular two-day massive sale offers a wide variety of goods, including holiday gifts, handmade jewelry and accessories, washi and lacquerware, vintage wear and kimono, home decor, art, wood pieces, porcelain, eco-friendly and fair trade collections and other unique items from 52 vendors this year, including 13 new additions. One hundred percent of the proceeds from the sale will support local charities selected by the Women’s Group. The event is free and open to the public, so mark your calendar and open up your gift fund—this is one event you won’t want to miss!
- Date
- Wed, Nov. 7-Thu, Nov. 8, 2018
- Time
- 10 a.m.–8 p.m. (Until 2 p.m. on Thu)
- Location
- Tokyo American Club, 2-1-2 Azabudai, Minato-ku, Tokyo
- Fee
- Free
- Info
- Recommended for: Friends, Shopaholics, People who want to do their holiday shopping now
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