This Week(End): Tokyo Area Events For August 11-13

Lots to do this weekend, too, folks, so bring your game face out despite the heat and get ready to party and explore! Have a wonderful obon break!

Floating Wishes

Asakusa Summer Night Festival

One of the most beautiful and symbolic festivals in the capital, this event sees thousands of visitors writing their wishes on paper lanterns and releasing them in the Sumida river from the Sumida Park Shinsui Terrace near Azuma-bashi Bridge.

Date

Sat, Aug 12, 2017

Time

6:30 p.m.-8 p.m.

Location

SUMIDA PARK SHINSUI TERRACE, A 5-MIN WALK FROM ASAKUSA STATION

Fee

FREE (PAPER LANTERNS COST ¥1,500)

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Exceed The Limit

Fuerza Bruta: Wa!

If you're looking for a show that will exceed all your expectations, make you jump out of your chair, and keep your enthusiasm high all the way, this is it! Held in Japan for the first time (after being loved in more than 30 countries), the popular Argentinian theater show is now here with a Japanese twist. Trust us, it's hotter than anything ever done before!

Date

Now through Sun, Dec. 10, 2017

Time

Various

Location

Stellar Ball: Shinagawa Prince Hotel 4-10-30, Takanawa, Minato-ku, Tokyo

Fee

¥7,600-¥12,000

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Your Wish, Your Light

Kumagaya Fireworks

Marriage proposals, birthday celebrations, vows for an endless friendship...whatever message you're hiding in your heart can light up the sky at this enormously popular summer event happening in central Saitama. Enjoy the lights and heartwarming messages as they make their way to the stars. And don't forget to send your best shots for the Savvy Fireworks Photo Contest #savvyfireworks2017

Date

Sat, Aug 12, 2017

Time

7 P.M. - 9 P.M.

Location

ALONG ARAKAWA RIVER, A 5-MIN WALK FROM KUMAGAYA STATION.

Fee

Free

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Latin Sways

Bolivia Festival

Your one-day free pass to the country of passion, Bolivia, will have you plunge into the rhythms of charango, quena flutes and Caporales sexy moves all day long right in the center of Tokyo. Get in a groovy mood and enjoy the stage heat!

Date

Sun, Aug 13, 2017

Time

11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Location

Sumida Park, 1,2,5-chome Higashimukojima, Sumida-ku, Tokyo

Fee

Free

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Neighborhood Adventures

Tama Center Summer Festival

Another local summer festival featuring four days of a great variety of fun events for the kids and the whole family. On the agenda are traditional Japanese performances and other shows, including taiko drums, dances, parades, a mini jazz festival and more.

Date

Wed, Aug 9-Sun, Aug 13, 2017

Time

11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Location

Around TAMA CENTER STATION

Fee

Free

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The All-White Outfit Party

Grand Hyatt's Soiree Blanche

Put your best white outfit on and join the most popular soiree in the city! There will be plenty of free-flowing champagne along with all-you-can-eat exquisite food and desserts, great upbeat music and quite a few photo ops! One of the best summer events in Tokyo, don't miss this soiree!

Date

Sat, Aug 12, Aug 19, Aug 26 and Sept 2, 2017

Time

6 P.M.-9 P.M.

Location

tion 2F GRAND HYATT TOKYO, 6-10-3 ROPPONGI, MINATO-KU, TOKYO

Fee

¥12,000 (Includes Buffet & Free-flow drinks)

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Eat & Vote

Roppongi Gourmet Burger Grand Prix

The question is — how many can you eat? Well, you have enough time until the end of the month to taste them all and help the organizers decide what's the king of all burgers. Taste all 27 burgers, cooked especially for the event by over 20 stores in the area, and vote for your best choice. From a pink burger from ELLE cafe to Tex Mecs Burger from Barbacoa, if you love meat, you'll love this event!

Date

Now through Thu, Aug 31, 2017

Time

Depends on restaurant. See website.

Location

Roppongi Hills, All representing burger restaurants within Piramide Bldg.

Fee

Free entrance. Burgers from ¥1,410.

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Multi-Ethnic Diversity

Sunshower: Contemporary Art from Southeast Asia

This unique exhibition reflects the multi-ethnic diversity of the South Asian region by tracing back the history of political turmoil, war, economic advancement, and urban development in the region through art from the 1980s and onward.

Date

Now through Mon, Oct. 23, 2017

Time

10 a.m.-10 p.m.

Location

Mori Art Museum, 53F Roppongi Hills Mori Tower, 6-10-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo

Fee

¥1,800 (Adults)

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Fun In The Park

Shibuya Summer Festival

Join the city's hottest neighborhood for a fun two-day festival featuring everything from live music shows, performances, food, traditional snacks stalls (lots of kakigori) and more!

Date

Fri, Aug 11-Sat, Aug 12, 2017

Time

4 p.m.-8 p.m.

Location

Yoyogi Park Keyakizaka, 2-1 JINNAN, SHIBUYA-KU, TOKYO

Fee

Free

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