This Week(End): Tokyo Area Events For August 11-13
A Lot Is Happening In The City Over The Obon Break
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)
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
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
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
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
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)
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.
© Photo by Carlos/Ishikawa London; Clearing Brussels/New YorkMulti-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)
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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