This Weekend: Tokyo Area Events for June 25–July 1
Exhibitions, Gourmet & Fun In The City
This week we've put together a selection of indoor events, perfectly tailored for another rainy weekend. On the agenda are two contrasting exhibitions—one on ancient Greek art and another on modern body liberation—plus a chocolate buffet and a British food market, a firefly viewing event at the Sumida Aquarium, and a salsa night for anyone who needs to let off some steam! Rain or shine, may you all have a wonderful weekend!
© Photo by ©The Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Sports- Archaeological Receipts FundTreasures of Ancient Greece
A Journey to the Land of Immortals
The first large-scale exhibition in Japan of artworks gathered from Ellada, this rare event brings the best of ancient Greece, including over 300 sculptures (of some gorgeous gods and goddesses!), fresco paintings and other objects. Just as its name implies, the exhibit follows Greece on its full artistic journey of development from the Neolithic to the Hellenistic periods, including a special corner on the ancient Olympic Games.
- Date
- From Tue, June 21 through Mon, September 19, 2016
- Time
- 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Sat, Sun, Hols until 6 p.m.)
- Location
- Heiseikan, Tokyo National Museum, 13-9 Ueno-koen, Taito-ku, Tokyo
- Fee
- ¥1,600 (General)
Lovely Jubbly
British Food Market in Marunouchi
Marunouchi is on a mission to prove to the world that Brit food isn't all about meat and two veg. Come and taste for yourself the best of the U.K.'s local cuisine, including specialities such as Lola’s cupcakes, Welsh cheese and clotted cream. End the day with a gin and tonic or English sparkling wine, cider and craft beers. Lovely jubbly!
- Date
- Now through Sun, June 26, 2016
- Time
- 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
- Location
- Marunouchi Bldg (MaruCube) 2-4-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
- Fee
- Free entry
© Photo by 《YEARBOOK》(detail) vinyl stickers 2014 Courtesy the artist and Team Gallery, New YorkArt Liberation
Ryan McGinley: Body Loud!
American photographer Ryan McGinley’s art is all about liberation, natural beauty and complete control of our lives. “Body Loud” consists of over 20, large-format photographs of non-professional nude models in a variety of natural settings. The images are powerful, surprising and uplifting for men and women alike.
- Date
- Now through Sun, July 10, 2016 (closed Mondays)
- Time
- 11 a.m.–7 p.m.
- Location
- Tokyo Opera City Art Gallery, 3-20-2 Nishi-shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
- Fee
- ¥1,200 (Adults), ¥800 (University and high school students)
Latin Nights
Salsa Paraiso Night
Dance the night away, release some steam and plunge into the sunny world of groovy Latin America! The party starts at 5:30 p.m., featuring DJ music to the sounds of Salsa, Merengue, Bachata and more, followed by a quick 45-minute break from 6 p.m. for a Japanese/English Bachata class for beginners for those who wish — only for ¥500 yen. The second part of the party will continue afterwards.
- Date
- Sat, June 26, 2016
- Time
- 5:30 p.m. until late
- Location
- Vivo Bar, Kobayashi Bldg B1, 7-10-3 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
- Fee
- ¥1,500 (one drink included)
© Photo by @yb_woodstockLight & Shine
Sumida Aquarium Firefly Viewing
The firefly season is almost over, so if you haven't yet had the chance to see these magical bugs, don't miss out on this event! A collaboration between Sumida Aquarium and Tobu Zoo Park, this event provides a slightly different approach to firefly viewing. Starting from 6:30 p.m., the aquarium will get darker than usual and visitors can find their way around using LED lanterns. A perfect event to take the kids to if you can't travel to a natural firefly viewing destination.
- Date
- Now through Sun, June 26, 2016
- Time
- 6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
- Location
- Sumida Aquarium, 5-6F, TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN Solamachi, 1-1-2 Oshiage, Sumida-ku, Tokyo
- Fee
- ¥ 2,050 (Adults), ¥ 1,000 (Junior High & Elementary School students), ¥600 (Children over 3)
Go Cocoa for Cacao
World Chocolate Dessert Buffet
Forget about counting calories and weight-gain panic attacks for a day and indulge yourself in the world of chocolate! Prepared by Westin Tokyo's top patissiers and chocolatiers, this event presents 30 cacao specialities, including fresh-out-of-the-oven chocolate souffles and more! Held only on weekdays, but worth mentioning anyway because, well... chocolate !
- Date
- Now through Thu, June 30, 2016 (Weekdays only)
- Time
- 3 p.m.- 5 p.m.
- Location
- The Terrace, Westin Tokyo, 1-4-1 Mita, Meguro-ku, Tokyo
- Fee
- ¥3,780
Benissimo
ICCJ Summer Gala Dinner & Concert 2016
The Italian Chamber of Commerce Japan invites you to relax at the 150th anniversary of Italy-Japan relations-themed summer gala dinner and concert. The feast, standing-style, will take place in a casual setting in the heart of Tokyo, where guests can network, relax and enjoy a summer “notte blu” (blue night) with great Italian food and wine. The evening features a performance by famed Italian pianist Alberto Pizzo, a lucky draw, a special Italian cuisine buffet and a free-flow bar with Italian wines and cocktails. Dress code: cocktail attire.
- Date
- Fri, July 1, 2016
- Time
- 7:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.
- Location
- Momoyama Ballroom, Hyatt Regency Tokyo, 2-7-2 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
- Fee
- ¥10,000 (ICCJ members), ¥14,000 (non-members)
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