This Weekend: Tokyo Area Events For Feb 11-12
Art, Plums, And Fun In The City
Whoa! This one is going to be a hella busy weekend for Tokyoties, especially if you're looking for art and inspiration. On the agenda are four unique art exhibitions, a live music festival in Yoyogi Park, a special cultural event down in Yokohama's Chinatown, a plum festival, and — just in time for the season of love — a romantic dinner plan at the Peninsula Tokyo. Have a great week(end) ahead!
Cultural Festivities
Chinese Spring Lantern Festival
Celebrating the last day of the Chinese New Year, beautiful message-written lanterns with will be lit and sent to the heavens with the help of a stunning traditional dance performance.
- Date
- Sat, Feb. 11, 2017
- Time
- From 5:30 p.m.
- Location
- Yokohama Ma Zhu Miao (Shrine of Goddess of the Sea), 136 Yamashitacho, Naka, Yokohama, Kanagawa
- Fee
- Free admission
Spring Sights
Bunkyo Ume Matsuri
Before the sakura season kicks in, it's time to enjoy the plums and there's no better place to do so than at the Yushima Tenmangu Shrine in Tokyo's Bunkyo ward. The approximately 300 plum trees are just starting to bloom, inviting visitors for a pleasant sight and scent. There will be also various performances, including a karaoke competition, traditional Japanese dances, shamisen and of course, lots of food stalls!
- Date
- Wed, Feb. 8 through Wed, March 8, 2017
- Time
- 8 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
- Location
- Yushima Tenmangu Shrine, 3-30-1 Yushima Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo
- Fee
- Free
Aspiring Artists
Shibuya J Gospel Festival 2017
Saturday in the park is never a bad idea, especially if live music is involved. This weekend, aspiring artists and groups from all over Japan — and some from abroad — will gather to perform live gospel music. If you're into that kind of music — or you just want to support young musicians — this is your event.
- Date
- Sat, Feb. 11, 2017
- Time
- 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Location
- Yoyogi Park Outdoor Stage, 2-3 JINGUMAE, SHIBUYA-KU, TOKYO
- Fee
- Free
Fashion And Design
Marimekko Exhibition
This large collection of colorful fabrics, designs and sample dresses traces the history and achievement of marimekko, the globally celebrated Finnish design house and beautiful poppy colors that had a major impact on the global fashion stage in the 1960s.
- Date
- NOW THROUGH SUN, FEB. 12, 2017
- Time
- 10 A.M. TO 7 P.M. (UNTIL 9 P.M. ON FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS)
- Location
- BUNKAMURA THE MUSEUM, 2-24-1 DOGENZAKA, SHIBUYA-KU, TOKYO
- Fee
- ¥1,400 (GENERAL), ¥1,000 (UNIVERSITY AND HIGH SCHOOL), ¥700 (ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL)
Scenes From The Past
Andrei Tarkovsky Movie Collection 2017
Over three decades since Tarkovsky’s death, the works of this visionary landmark in the world of cinema, are still celebrated across the world. And now they're coming to Japan. Starting this weekend, Shinjuku K's Cinema will be releasing all his 8 works, including "Ivan's Childhood", "Stalker", and "The Sacrifice."
- Date
- Sat, Feb. 11-Fri, Feb. 24, 2017
- Time
- 10 a.m./1 p.m./4 p.m.
- Location
- Shinjuku K's Cinema, 35-13 3F Shinjuku Sanchome, Shinjuku, Tokyo
- Fee
- ¥1,500 (general), ¥1,300 (university and high school), ¥1,000 (seniors)
Powerful Visuals and Art
Yebisu International Festival For Art & Alternative Visions 2017
So much art gathered in a single venue! Held annually, Yebisu International Festival aims to gather and encourage creativity in visual art exhibitions, movie airing, and dance performances. Artists and expressionists from all around the world, including Turkey, Israel, and many others gather to explore a wide variety of art themes, through exhibitions, film screenings, live shows, workshops and more.
- Date
- Fri, Feb. 10-Sun, Feb. 26, 2017
- Time
- 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Location
- Tokyo Photographic Art Museum, Ebisu Garden Place, 1-13-3 Mita, Meguro, Tokyo, and others
- Fee
- Free admission
Special Occasions
Valentine's Day Dinner At The Peninsula
Love is in the air all around the Peninsula Tokyo this weekend and if you're looking for a place to enjoy a quiet, romantic dinner with your special one, this one should definitely be on your list. Enjoy a four-course dinner including appetizers, main course, and savory dessert in a cozy ambience.
- Date
- Sat, Feb 11 through Tue, Feb 14, 2017
- Time
- 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Location
- The Lobby, Peninsula Tokyo, 1-8-1 Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
- Fee
- ¥8,000
Contemporary Art Fair
Art in Park Hotel Tokyo 2017
Under the theme “The Past and Future of Contemporary Art,” this huge contemporary art fair brings artists from all around Japan. Artworks will be installed all around Park Hotel, which gives you a brand new feeling of art appreciation in a setting outside the usual museums and galleries.
- Date
- Sat, Feb. 11-Sun, Feb. 12, 2017
- Time
- 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Location
- Park Hotel Tokyo 26th and 27th Floor, Shiodome Media Tower, 1-7-1 Higashi Shimbashi, Minato, Tokyo
- Fee
- ￥1,500
Long Live David Bowie
David Bowie is
Bringing over 150 million visitors to the nine exhibitions in Europe and America, a total of 300 items belonging and associated to David Bowie are displayed in this exhibition dedicated to the artist, including his performance outfits used in "Reality" and other tours. The exhibition includes a lot of audio-experience, where you can enjoy his music and interviews.
- Date
- Now through Sun, Apr. 9, 2017
- Time
- 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun), 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Fri)
- Location
- Warehouse TERRADA G1 Building 2-6-10, Higashi-Shinagawa, Shinagawa, Tokyo
- Fee
- ¥2,400 (general), ¥1,200 (middle and high school) advised to pre-purchase tickets online
Unforgettable Faces
The People By Kishin
An exhibition revisiting the past five decades of the work of one of Japan's most renowned photographers, Shinoyama Kishin. Over 120 of Kishin's best works are displayed in five categories: God (the deceased), Star (the celebrities), Spectacle (dream worlds that take us to another dimension), Body (naked portraits) and Accidents (portraits of victims of the Great East Japan Earthquake). This is a unique chance to see rare portraits of famous Japanese and world celebrities, from Yukio Mishima and Hibari Misora to John Lennon and Vladimir Malakhov, as well as witness the struggles March 11 quake victims went through on individual basis.
- Date
- NOW THROUGH TUE, FEBRUARY 28, 2017
- Time
- 10 A.M.-6 P.M.
- Location
- YOKOHAMA MUSEUM OF ART, 3-4-1, MINATOMIRAI, NISHI-KU, YOKOHAMA, KANAGAWA
- Fee
- ¥1,500 (ADULTS), FREE FOR CHILDREN UNDER 12
Meet Tokyo's International Community
Save The Date: Savvy After 7 Networking Party
Savvy Tokyo is pleased to present the return of After 7 — one of Tokyo’s premier networking events. On Feb. 16, 2017, come and meet the creative team behind Savvy and an exclusive mix of its readers, writers, local professionals and interested brand representatives at Xex Nihonbashi. Talk shop, share ideas, expand your network and enter to win some fabulous prizes!
- Date
- THU, FEBRUARY 16, 2017
- Time
- 7 P.M.-9:30 P.M. (DOORS OPEN AT 6:30 P.M.)
- Location
- XEX NIHONBASHI, YUITO/NIHONBASHI-MUROMACHI-NOMURA BLD. 4F, 2-4-3 NIHONBASHI-MUROMACHI, CHUO-KU, TOKYO
- Fee
- ¥4,500 (Advanced tickets), ¥5,000 (Door)
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