This Week(End): Tokyo Area Events For Nov 9-10
Art, Festivals, And Autumn In The City
The maple trees are beautifully changing colors as we head into mid-November. The weather is nice and Tokyo's event agenda is fully loaded—indulge in art, food, and fun this weekend with our top 10 list of exciting events.
Out In The Wild
Farmers & Kids Festa 2019
If you're looking for an educational yet fun event for your family, or simply want to escape the busy city life, you've found the perfect one! This weekend, parents can browse through fresh vegetables that are delivered straight from farms across Japan, while the kids will have plenty of fun riding on tractors and bonding with sheep and ducks—and meeting every Japanese kid's favorite TV character, Anpanman.
- Date
- SAT, NOV. 9-SUN, NOV. 10, 2019
- Time
- 10 A.M.-4 P.M.
- Location
- HIBIYA PARK, 1-6 HIBIYA KOEN, CHIYODA-KU, TOKYO
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES AND KIDS
Just Dance
Odori No Saiten
Celebrating its 11th anniversary, Odori no Saiten at the Shinjuku Bunka Center brings traditional dances and cultural music from all around the world. From Hula and Irish, to Mongolian performances — explore different cultures and celebrations through dance. For eats, don't miss out on the Egyptian and Brazilian cuisine vendors for the traditional kosar and churrasco.
- Date
- SAT, NOV. 9, 2019
- Time
- 11 A.M.-7 P.M.
- Location
- SHINJUKU BUNKA CENTER, 6-14-1 SHINJUKU, SHINJUKU-KU, TOKYO
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: DANCERS, FRIENDS, FAMILIES AND COUPLES
Fun Learn
Stem Fair 2019
Organized by Laurus International School of Science, this annual event aims to show children that science can be more than a school subject. The two-day event offers a variety of workshops and exhibitions where kids learn about robotics, programming, VR, biology, chemistry, and physics through interactive activities and crafts. The event is open to the public and will be conducted in English. Registration is required in advance so be sure to check out the details in the link below!
- Date
- SAT, NOV. 9-SUN, NOV. 10, 2019
- Time
- 10 A.M.-4 P.M.
- Location
- LAURUS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF SCIENCE SHIROKANEDAI, 3-4-17 SHIROKANEDAI, MINATO-KU, TOKYO
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES AND KIDS
Snow Bank Pay It Forward
Tokyo Snow Festival 2019
A man-made snow land featuring a snowboarding slope will be constructed in Yoyogi Park event square. Other activities such as skateboarding, slacklining, bouldering, and talk/music shows will also be available. In addition to promoting interest in snowboarding and skating, the event also raises awareness for the need of more bone marrow and blood donors.
- Date
- SAT, NOV. 9-SUN, NOV. 10, 2019
- Time
- 10 A.M.-5 P.M.
- Location
- YOYOGI PARK, 2-1 YOYOGIKAMIZONOCHO, SHIBUYA, TOKYO
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: SKATERS, SNOWBOARDERS, FRIENDS AND FAMILIES
Beigoma Dojo
O-O-O Market 2019
An indoor family market will take place this weekend in Omotesando. You can enjoy shopping for baby and kids' clothes, hand-made accessories, sustainable-living goods, and lifestyle items. On Sunday, a fun Beigoma Doji event will also take place where guests can enjoy playing a traditional Japanese spinning top game.
- Date
- SAT, NOV. 9-SUN, NOV. 10, 2019
- Time
- 11 A.M.-6 P.M.
- Location
- URASANDO-GARDEN 2F, 4-15-2 JINGUMAE, SHIBUYA, TOKYO
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: SKATERS, SNOWBOARDERS, FRIENDS AND FAMILIES
Eat, Learn, Enjoy
Tokyo Food Education Fair
A great opportunity to get a deeper understanding of food education in Japan. Workshops, displays, and educational activities will be organized by numerous companies to promote Tokyo agriculture and food education. The event will also have a number of food stalls with tastings and products for sale.
- Date
- SAT, NOV. 9-SUN, NOV. 10, 2019
- Time
- 10 A.M.-4 P.M.
- Location
- YOYOGI PARK, KEYAKI NAMIKI, 1-5-11 JINNAN, SHIBUYA, TOKYO
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FOODIES, FAMILIES, FRIENDS, COUPLES
Made Of Candy Boxes
Dream World Exhibition
The Pacro Museum in the Ikebukuro Parco is having a special exhibition that features amazing creations by Harukiru, a Twitter-famous craftsman. Using empty snack and confectionery boxes, Harukiru creates mesmerizing fairytale-like art pieces. At this exhibition, you will be able to see more than 30 pieces of his artwork.
- Date
- NOW THROUGH MON, NOV. 11, 2019
- Time
- 10 A.M.-9 P.M.
- Location
- PARCO MUSEUM, 1-28-2 MINAMI IKEBUKURO, TOSHIMA-KU, TOKYO
- Fee
- ADULTS ¥800, PRIMARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS ¥500, CHILD FREE
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: ARTISTS, FRIENDS, COUPLES AND FAMILIES
Bed of Roses
Jindai Botanical Garden's Autumn Rose Festival
Once served as part of a medieval castle, Jindai Botanical Garden is the largest of its kind in Tokyo. Boasting 400 different varieties of roses and other flowers, you can only imagine how relaxing it is during the fall season. Enjoy a variety of events, such as guided tours and concerts alongside the scents and sights of the rose garden which won the World Rose Association Excellent Garden Award.
- Date
- NOW THROUGH SUN, NOV. 10, 2019
- Time
- 8 A.M.-5 P.M. (CLOSED MONDAYS)
- Location
- JINDAI BOTANICAL GARDEN, 5-31-10 JINDAIJI MOTOMACHI, CHOFU, TOKYO
- Fee
- ¥500 (GENERAL)
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, COUPLES, INSTAGRAMERS, FLOWER PHOTOGRAPHERS
Day Of The Rooster
Asakusa Tori No Ichi
Tori No Ichi is a traditional festival that has been held in Asakusa since the Edo period at Ootori Shrine and Chokokuji Temple. The festivities go on all night with food stalls and amazing displays of traditional items such as kumade rakes. You can also purchase the traditional kumade rakes which are decorated with gold and silver.
- Date
- FRI, NOV. 8, 2019
- Time
- ALL DAY
- Location
- CHOKOKUJI TEMPLE, 3-19-6 SENZOKU, TAITO-KU, TOKYO
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, COUPLES, FRIENDS
Say Cheese!
Cheese Festa 2019
Experience the world of cheese this weekend at the EBiS event hall in Ebisu. From savoury dishes to sweet delights, this event incorporates cheese in one way or another! The winner of the Cheese Grand Prix will also be announced on the Sunday. The winner will be chosen out of 1321 entries. With special guests and cheese collaborations, if you’re a cheese lover this event is a must!
- Date
- SUN, NOV. 10-MON, NOV. 11, 2019
- Time
- 11 A.M.-6 P.M.
- Location
- EBIS 303 3F EVENT HALL, 1−20−8, EBISU, SHIBUYA-KU, TOKYO
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: CHEESE LOVERS, FOODIES, FAMILIES, FRIENDS, COUPLES
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