This Week(End): Tokyo Area Events For November 28-29
Gourmet Wonderland, Markets, And Fun In The City
It's said that autumn is the season of gourmet and indulgence, and judging from this weekend's event lineup, this can't be wrong. From nabe to seafood to festive snacks, you won't be kept hungry this weekend. Covid-19 continues to play a threat across Japan, especially in Tokyo. For the sake of yourself and others, we highly suggest that you take precautions when leaving your home.
Love Is Love
Online Event: Marriage For All Japan
Marriage For All Japan will present their case for same-sex marriage to the Diet through an online stream this Thursday. It will be streamed live on YouTube and viewership numbers will be used to determine “the importance of this issue”. Which Diet members will be attending this year? Will parliamentarians in your constituency participate? What is the current situation regarding same-sex marriage? Watch the stream and show your support!
- Date
- THU, NOV. 26, 2020
- Time
- 1 P.M. - 5 P.M.
- Location
- ONLINE (SEE “MORE INFO” LINK) - Map
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: LGBTQ+ AND SUPPORTERS
A Taste Of Sea
Online Event: Japan Fisherman's Festival
Sushi, sashimi...you'll find it all here. Held for the sixth year, this festival celebrates fresh seafood online this year by inviting top chefs and exhibitors from across Japan to set up home delivery meals of their best marine products. Products can be purchased off food delivery sites such as UberEats, Demae-can and more.
- Date
- THU, NOV. 26- MON, NOV. 30, 2020
- Time
- 11 A.M.-8 P.M. (THU, FRI), 10 A.M.-8 P.M. (SAT, SUN), 11 A.M.-2 P.M. (MON)
- Location
- ONLINE (Deliveries only available for Shimbashi, Shinjuku, Sangenjaya, Shinagawa Togoshi, Asakusabashi areas) - Map
- Fee
- FREE! (VARIED PRICE FOR DELIVERY MEALS)
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FOODIES AND FISH FANS
A Virtual Challenge To End Dependance In Lebanon
Online Event: Virtual Walk From Damascus To Beirut
Join this challenge initiated by REI, and let your feet make a real impact. This virtual walk will lead you from Damascus to Beirut while supporting projects for those displaced by war and persecution. By joining, you will help the provision of baby kits to new mothers in displaced communities in Karen State Myanmar and the organization of women’s health awareness training onsite. As you walk, your progress will be shown on the map and when approaching major cities, you’ll have access to street view and will experience some of Lebanon for yourself.
- Date
- Sun, Nov. 1-Tue, Dec. 1, 2020
- Time
- ANY TIME
- Location
- ONLINE (SEE “MORE INFO” LINK) - Map
- Fee
- $15 (~¥1,560)
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: those who want to give back
Hot Pot Fever
Regional Japanese Nabe Festival
It's said in Japan that winter is incomplete without nabe (hot pot dish). In this gourmet event, prefectures will compete to win the title of the best nabe grand prix award of the year. From Miyagi’s monkfish hotpot to Fukuoka’s motsunabe, enjoy all local tastes in a single day. Spicing up the event are stage performances by idol groups and street performers.
- Date
- FRI, NOV. 27-SUN, NOV. 29, 2020
- Time
- 10 A.M.-8 P.M. (SUN UNTIL 5 P.M.)
- Location
- HIBIYA PARK FOUNTAIN SQUARE, HIBIYAKOEN, CHIYODA-KU, TOKYO - Map
- Fee
- FREE ENTRY (VARIED PRICE FOR NABE DISH)
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FOODIES, FAMILIES, FRIENDS, COUPLES
Trendy Supplies
Bungujoshi Stationery Festival
This one's for all you stationery lovers out there. If you’re looking to refreshen your office or school supplies for the new year, this event is the best place to do it. The Bungujoshi Stationery Festival is the biggest stationery festival in Japan with over 50,000 items from 120 companies to check out. As well as offers from big-name brands and artisan suppliers, there will also be a variety of limited edition items and brand new creations to discover too.
- Date
- FRI, NOV. 27-SUN, NOV. 29, 2020
- Time
- 10 A.M.-5 P.M.
- Location
- TRC FIRST EXHIBITION HALL A-D HALL, 6-1-1 HEIWAJIMA, OTA, TOKYO - Map
- Fee
- ¥690 ENTRY
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: STATIONARY LOVERS, FAMILIES, COUPLES, FRIENDS
Marché
Roppongi Hills Christmas Market
Among the many Christmas markets that will soon light up every part of the city, the Roppongi Hills Christmas Market is the Japanese replication of Stuttgart’s famous (and one of the world’s largest) Christmas Marché. Rest assured that you'll find plenty of Christmas buys here as there will be over 2,000 goodies on sale—from authentic German delicacies to snow globes, ornaments, crafts, and other festive kitsch.
- Date
- SAT, NOV. 28-FRI, DEC. 25, 2020
- Time
- 11 A.M.-9 P.M.
- Location
- ROPPONGI HILLS O-YANE PLAZA, 6-11-1 ROPPONGI, MINATO-KU, TOKYO - Map
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, FRIENDS, EARLY CHRISTMAS SHOPPERS
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
- WED, NOV. 25 - THU, NOV. 26, 2020
- Time
- ALL DAY
- Location
- CHOKOKUJI TEMPLE, 3-19-6 SENZOKU, TAITO-KU, TOKYO - Map
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, COUPLES, FRIENDS
Resonance of Gold and Birthstone
Yomiuriland Jewellumination
Yomiuriland turns into a “jewellery fantasy” bringing together light, color and “brilliant” music. If originality isn’t enough to get you through the ticket gate, then a sunset or after dark gondola ride from Keio Yomiuriland Station to the theme park’s entrance should be. This is a really beautiful way to view this particular illumination, without the crowds and in some relative peace and quiet, before you get in amongst it. And the view from above is just breathtaking, especially watching the rides in operation under the twinkling night sky.
- Date
- NOW THROUGH SUN, APR. 4, 2021
- Time
- 10 A.M.-8:30 P.M.
- Location
- YOMIYURILAND, 4015-1 YANOKUCHI, INAGI, TOKYO - Map
- Fee
- NIGHT PASS: ¥1,500 (ADULTS) ¥500-800 (CHILD)
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES WITH KIDS, COUPLES, FRIENDS
Winter Lights
Tokyo Dome City Smile Illumination
Tokyo Dome City is decorated in happy LED lights with illumination attractions resembling the Edo period and the essence of traditional Japan. It's never too early to marvel at the sparkling lights with your loved ones!
- Date
- FRI, NOV. 13-FRI, DEC. 25, 2020
- Time
- 5 P.M.-12 A.M.
- Location
- TOKYO DOME CITY, 1-3 KORAKU, BUNKYO-KU, TOKYO - Map
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: COUPLES, FRIENDS, FAMILIES, INSTAGRAMERS
Scent Of Autumn
Jingugaien Ginkgo
Unfortunately the Ginkgo Festival in Jingugaien has been cancelled this year due to the coronavirus, but that doesn't mean you can't stroll along and see the marvelous yellow leaves along the ginkgo alley anyway! Take a walk with some loved ones and enjoy the autumn view.
- Date
- NOW THROUGH END OF DECEMBER
- Time
- ALL DAY
- Location
- Jingu Gaien Ginkgo Avenue, 1 MINATO, TOKYO - Map
- Fee
- FREE!
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FRIENDS, FAMILIES, COUPLES, SOLO DATES
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