This Weekend: Tokyo Area Events For Mar 4-5

We're happy to welcome March with a long list of events for everyone in the family: special art events and exhibitions, a yet another plum-viewing opportunity, a bread festival, a support group that lets us help each other in rough times, a special film screening on a topic that affects us all, and more. It's a month of thinking and rethinking of important issues, and this weekend prepares us well exactly for that.

Uncover The City Charm

Mot Satellite 2017 Art Installations

Installations of art will be placed in various locations in Kiyosumi-shirakawa in an ambitious project of exploring how the city has changed since the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo first opened in Tokyo 20 years ago. During the project period, artwork exhibits, a workshop, and other events will be held in all participating venues, including the Fukagawa Edo Museum, The Basho Museum, the Stationery Store Azumaya and more. For a full list of venues, see link.

Date

Now through Mon, Mar. 20, 2017

Time

Varies depending on the place

Location

2-3-3 Shirakawa, Koto-ku, Tokyo & More (Various places in Kiyosumi-shirakawa area)

Fee

Free admission except for Fukagawa Edo Museum and The Basho Museum

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Fresh & Healthy Veggies

Earth Day Market

There's nothing like shopping for fresh vegetables and fruits at a true farmer's market on early Sunday morning. Earth Day Market is one of the best established and recognized fresh produce markets in the capital, that aims at linking producers and consumers in providing great mutual — and healthy — deals to all. You can find everything you need here — vegetables, fruit, bread, snacks...all at much more reasonable prices than at your local supermarket.

Date

Sunday, March 5, 2017

Time

10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Location

Yoyogi Park Keyaki Namiki Street, 2-1 Yoyogikamizonocho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Fee

Free

Artists Rising To Fame

New-Wave Artists 2017 Exhibition

An exhibition introducing the works of five aspiring new artists, selected from the museum's "Best Selection 2016" exhibition. The five artists vary in their area of expertise, ranging from crafts, Japanese-style painting, Western-style, sculpture, and print. A great event for anyone interested in contemporary Japanese art and sculpture.

Date

Now to Wed, Mar. 15, 2017

Time

9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (Fridays until 8 p.m.)

Location

TOKYO METROPOLITAN ART MUSEUM, 8-36 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo

Fee

¥500

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The Writings On The Wall

Graffiti Cafe & Bar

Stationary company Pentel's newest Art&Cafe collaborative event is called "Rakugaki Factory": in other words: legal, cool and unique graffiti. Customers are welcome to get as creative as they wish and doodle on the wall, chairs, and pretty much everywhere their creative mind wishes to. Apart from the cool experience, you're also invited to savor artsy food and drinks, such as "chameleon" yakisoba or cheese that looks exactly like an eraser. A dream-like place for the kids during day time and adults in need for something new! A special neon night-time graffiti at the bar is also taking place every Friday and Saturday night!

Date

Now through Fri, Mar. 31, 2017

Time

12 p.m. to 5 p.m. (Cafe), 6 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. (Bar)

Location

Noco 7th floor, 5-6-5 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

Fee

Free admission (¥800 charge for bar)

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For The Love Of Bread

Yokohama Bread Festival

If you love the smell of freshly baked bread, save the date! The biggest bread event in Japan is back in Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse with 30 bakeries setting up booths and selling warm bread. A great event for anyone into food, cooking and creative bread chunks!

Date

Fri, Mar. 3-Sun, Mar. 5, 2016

Time

11 a.m. to 7 p.m. (until 5 p.m. on Sunday)

Location

YOKOHAMA RED BRICK WAREHOUSE, 1-1 SHINKO, NAKA-KU, YOKOHAMA, KANAGAWA

Fee

Free admission

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Intercultural Networking Through Organic Food

Green Market Sumida

Another major green event this weekend, this one opens its doors to visitors to buy their stock of fresh, organic and all naturale food! Organized in hope for creating a well-integrated society where consumers and producers can communicate directly, this annual market invites thousands of visitors every year. The market offers something for everyone, which is why it's perfect to visit with family and friends.

Date

Sat, Mar. 4-Sun, Mar. 5, 2016

Time

10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Location

Uruoi Square in front of Sumida ward Office, 1-23-20 Azumabashi, Sumida-ku, Tokyo

Fee

Free admission

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Season of Plums

Sankeien Garden Plum-Viewing

Yokohama's most renowned Japanese garden Sankeien is a great option to feel the spring vibes and marvel at the 600 and something white and pink plum trees. Enjoy a plum tree bonsai exhibition, performances of traditional music, monkey shows (!) and free barley tea (at the park's teahouse, 10am-3.30pm)!

Date

Now through Sun, Mar. 6, 2017

Time

10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Location

Sankeien Garden, 58-1 Honmoku-Sannotani, Naka-ku Kanagawa

Fee

¥500 entrance fee

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Issues That Affect Us All

International Women’s Day Film Screening: I Am A Girl

TELL organizes a yet another awareness-raising event, just in time for the International Women's Day. Although it doesn't necessarily fall on the weekend, the free documentary screening of "I Am A Girl" is a must-go. The film raises awareness towards the issues affecting women across the globe by exploring the lives of six girls coming of age around the world, ready to become something extraordinary.

Date

Tue, Mar. 7, 2017

Time

6:30 p.m.

Location

Kumin Hall Azabu Kumi Center, 5-16-45, Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo

Fee

Free

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