This Week(End): Tokyo Area Events For Oct 20-21
Fashion, Culture, And Fun In The City
Right before Halloween takes its full swing in the next two weeks (in Shibuya, of course), Hachiko's sacred hometown will be transforming into a wild music, fashion and culture-infused open-air exhibition hall, gathering the best talents of every possible creative field. Stop by if you can — it's beyond simply worth it!
Fashion Makeover
Shibuya Fashion Festival
Trace the pink and white balloons and you'll find plenty of goods, exclusive products on sale and discounts at the over 250 participating stores in this year's fashion fest. Hachiko will be dressed up too and the entire area of Shibuya will be getting a new look!
- Date
- Sat, Oct 20, 2018
- Time
- All day (Actual business hours depend on each store)
- Location
- Shibuya
- Fee
- Free (except for the shopping)
- Info
- Recommended for: Shopaholics, Fashion fans, Friends
All You Can Eat
Tokyo Vegefood Festa
Drop by Yoyogi Park this weekend to savor all kinds of creative vegetarian, organic and vegan dishes, including curry, paella, vegetable sushi, soybean patty burger, chia seed puddings, and many others to fulfill your food cravings. The event attracted 45,000 visitors last year, so expect some crowds this year too!
- Date
- Sat, Oct 21-Sun, Oct 22, 2018
- Time
- 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Location
- Yoyogi Park Keyaki Avenue, 2-1 YOYOGIKAMIZONOCHO, SHIBUYA, TOKYO
- Fee
- Free!
- Info
- Recommended for: People who like organic, vegan and vegetarian food
Bringing Dance & Music To Life
Okinawa San San Traditional Musical
Okinawa San San is a centuries-old unique musical and dance show that combines a great plot, dancing, singing, acting, and tons of colorful theatrical scenes that will leave you absolutely awed. This, and the sound of shamisen.
- Date
- Sun, Oct 21, 2018
- Time
- 2 p.m.
- Location
- Haiyuza Theater Company 5F, 4-9-2 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
- Fee
- ¥3,500
- Info
- Recommended for: Couples, Cultural Dates, Solo Outings
© Photo by © Association Marcel Duchamp / ADAGP, Paris & JASPAR, Tokyo, 2018 G1311When There Were No Shredders...
Marcel Duchamp And Japanese Art
This unique collaborative exhibition combines the art of French-American artist Marcel Duchamp with Japanese works from the Tokyo National Museum in a bid to ultimately ask us “what is art after all?” Known for his rebellious and revolutionary approach to art, Duchamp (1887–1968), a man who earned his reputation by continuously challenging the status quo in Western art, has influenced millions of artists across the globe (we’re pretty sure Banksy was one of them!), something that becomes clear through this exhibition. Divided into several sections, the exhibition traces the artist’s early career through some of his most legendary works, and welcomes visitors to reassess Japanese art through the rebellious perspective of Duchamp’s 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
The Sound of Music
Shibuya Music Scramble
Shibuya's largest street music festival, this event opens the city's doors to diversity, uniqueness and inspiration. Think of a street festival from back home and you'll get the picture. There will be station live shows, street jazz, Shibuya diversity session bringing Shibuya's top musicians, dance events, live concerts and so much more. On Sunday, the event further partners with Shibuya Fashion Week for a one-day limited red carpet runway that's also a must see! All in all, this is the weekend to be in Shibuya!
- Date
- Sat, Oct 20-Sun, Oct 21, 2018
- Time
- Depends on events. See official website.
- Location
- Bunkamura Avenue, Shibuya 109, Dogenzaka, Shibuya Modi and other locations in Shibuya
- Fee
- Free!
- Info
- Recommended for: Friends, Music lovers, Families, Social Media Influencers
© Photo by Erda EstremeraFlowers And Sunshine
Hibiya Gardening Show
Come by Hibiya Park this weekend for a floral adventure, which begins with an exhibit of majestic gardening works of competition winners. You can also enjoy concerts and dance performances, as well as a paid tree climbing opportunity on Saturday!
- Date
- Sat, Oct 20-Sun, Oct 28, 2018
- Time
- 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Location
- Hibiya Park, 1-6 HIBIYA-KOEN, CHIYODA-ku, TOKYO
- Fee
- Free
- Info
- Recommended for: People who love flowers and plants, Solo outings, Friends
Spectacular!
The Greatest Musical Concert
One to satisfy all your musical cravings, this show brings together some of Japan's best vocals to create a stage every spectator will feel immersed in. Listen to beautiful songs like "I Dreamed A Dream," "The Rum Tum Tugger" and so much more at this breathtaking show.
- Date
- Fri, Oct 19-Sun, Oct 21, 2018
- Time
- 1 p.m., 5 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. (Depends on the day - see website)
- Location
- 1F SHIBUYA HIKARIE 2-21-1 SHIBUYA, SHIBUYA-KU, TOKYO
- Fee
- ¥5,000-¥10,000
- Info
- Recommended for: Couples, Friends, Cultural Outings
Tea Time
Tokyo Grand Tea Ceremony
Last week it was held at the Edo Tokyo Open Air Museum in Kodaira, but for those who live closer to the city center, this one is more convenient. This annual event is held to spread Japanese traditional culture and performing arts and welcomes anyone who loves Japanese tea and the art behind its making. Experienced professionals will teach beginners step by step in English and in Japanese at the background of live shamisen tunes. A great event for anyone interested in Japanese traditional culture.
- Date
- Sat, Oct 20-Sun, Oct 21, 2018
- Time
- 9:30 a.m.-4:10 p.m.
- Location
- HAMARIKYU GARDENS, 1-1 HAMA-RIKYU-TEIEN, CHUO, TOKYO
- Fee
- ¥300 (admission to the gardens)
- Info
- Recommended for: FANS OF JAPANESE CULTURE, TEA LOVERS, FAMILIES, FRIENDS, SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCERS
Local Adventures
Nerima Festival
If you've been secretly wondering about this Tokyo residential neighborhood, this is the weekend to visit and see where its cool comes from. This annual family-oriented festival features a giant market, various live performances and music shows, taiko drums, hula dance and lots of food stalls. An anime and health festival will also be held simultaneously at the venue.
- Date
- Sun, Oct 21, 2018
- Time
- 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Location
- Toshimaen, 3-25-1 Koyama, Nerima-ku, Tokyo
- Fee
- Free!
- Info
- Recommended for: Families, Couples, Friends
It's Terrifyingly Delicious
Sweets Buffet: Halloween Monsters' Day of the Dead Parade
This totally Instagram-worthy Día de Muertos-inspired sweets buffet makes Halloween cute as it has never been before. The only thing you'll be frightened to see is how much sugar you can eat in a single serving.
- Date
- Until Wed, Oct 31, 2018
- Time
- Part I: 3 p.m.-4:30 p.m., Part II: 4:45 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
- Location
- Hotel Hilton Odaiba Seascape 2F, 1-9-1 Daiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo
- Fee
- Part I: ¥3,500 (weekday, adults), Part II: ¥2,400
- Info
- Recommended for: Sweet Tooths, Families, Friends, Couples, Social Media Influencers
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