This Week(End): Tokyo Area Events For Feb 24-25

The last weekend of February seems to be the perfect opportunity to go out in the city and get your best Insta snaps! On the agenda are several unique exhibitions, a massive orchid display, Tokyo's most famous marathon, last-minute illuminations, and a fancy masquerade sweets buffet. Have a wonderful week(end)!

Scent Of Beauty

Japan Grand Prix International Orchid Festival 2018

Twenty countries and over 3,000 orchid kinds will be competing for the grand prix at this stunning annual flower competition that is also open to the public. Come and witness for yourself the endless kinds of breathtaking orchids our planet has given life to and vote for your most favorite! Covered widely by the media every year, this is the perfect event to try your photo skills!

Date

Now through Friday, February 23, 2018

Time

9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Location

Tokyo Dome, 1-3-61, Koraku, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo

Fee

¥2,200 (Adults)

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Recommended for: Instagrammers, Families, Plant lovers

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Treasure Hunting

Yoyogi Oedo Antique Market

Set in the south side of Yoyogi Park, this treasure hunting spot is a smaller one than its parent market, the Oedo Antique Market, which is held at the Tokyo International Forum in Yurakucho. Yet, with 150 stalls, it is large enough to find what you're looking for, so don't hesitate to drop by. Most of the goods are Japanese, antique, vintage and old.

Date

Sun, Feb 25, 2018

Time

8 a.m.- 4 p.m.

Location

Yoyogi Park Keyaki-Namiki, Jinnan 2 chome,Shibuya-ku,Tokyo

Fee

Free!

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Recommended for: Families, Treasure hunters, Folks on a tight budget

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Last Minute Illuminations

Toshimaen Winter Fantasia

We will soon be shifting into spring, so enjoy the last few illumination opportunities! 'Photogenic', as Toshimaen names this year’s illumination, is a word just right to describe its beautiful lights and displays. At the six different Insta-worthy sections, enjoy beautiful illuminations and projection mapping of flower roads, animals, sweets, and more. To complete the day, skate away at the lit-up ice skating rink.

Date

SAT, FEB. 24-SUN, FEB. 25, 2018

Time

FROM SUNSET UNTIL 7:30 P.M.

Location

TOSHIMAEN AMUSEMENT PARK, 3-25-1 KOYAMA, NERIMA-KU, TOKYO

Fee

¥500

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Recommended For: DATES, FAMILIES, INSTAGRAMMERS

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Secret Strawberry Party

Kawaii Masquerade Party– Hilton Odaiba's Strawberry Dessert Buffet

If you’re looking for a special kind of tea time or an Insta-worthy opportunity, this event is just for you. The strawberry dessert buffet at Hilton Tokyo is also known as one of the most popular buffets, and this time, the all-time favorite hotel offers something extra―buffet in a masquerade style. The menu includes of cupcakes, cheesecakes, sparkling wine jelly, and everything else you can ever dream of. There is a special offer for visitors wearing masquerade masks or wearing costumes. Don’t own one but want to enjoy tea time in style? Worry not, there will be rental masks available at the venue.

Date

NOW THROUGH THU, MAR. 15, 2018

Time

3 P.M.-4:30 P.M.

Location

Hilton Tokyo Odaiba Seascape Terrace Dining 2/F, 1-9-1 DAIBA, MINATO-ku, TOKYO

Fee

¥3,400 (WEEKDAYS), ¥3,900 (WEEKENDS)

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Recommended For: A date with mom, Out with the girls, INSTAGRAMMERS

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Stinkin' Good

Smell Exhibition

Probably one of the strangest exhibitions ever held in Tokyo, the Nioi-ten (or, literally, Smell Exhibition) explores the different kinds of smells (good and bad ones) that we're exposed to daily or occasionally (like, when we travel to Sweden for its infamous Surströmming). If you're into checking out the difference between stinky shoes, fermented food and rare stinky fish, stop by at this exhibition. Uh, and don't forget to bring a handkerchief.

Date

NOW THROUGH SUN, FEB. 25, 2018

Time

10 A.M.-9 P.M.

Location

IKEBUKURO PARCO 7/F, 1-28-2 MINAMI IKEBUKURO, TOSHIMA-ku, TOKYO

Fee

¥800

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Recommended For FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND CHALLENGING SPIRITS

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Creative Minds

Yebisu International Festival For Art & Alternative Visions

Held annually, Yebisu International Festival aims to gather and encourage creativity through visual art exhibitions, movies, and dance performances. With “Mapping The Invisible” as this year’s theme, the event welcomes artists and expressionists from around the world who will be showcasing their works of art in various forms, including exhibitions, film screenings, live shows, workshops and more.

Date

NOW THROUGH SUN, FEB. 25, 2018

Time

10 A.M.-8 P.M. (LAST DAY UNTIL 6 P.M.)

Location

TOKYO PHOTOGRAPHIC ART MUSEUM, EBISU GARDEN PLACE, 1-13-3 MITA, MEGURO, TOKYO, AND OTHERS

Fee

FREE ADMISSION, SOME PAID PROGRAMS

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Recommended For COUPLES, FRIENDS, FAMILIES

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Cheer On

Tokyo Marathon 2018

Although entry to the marathon itself has finished, that doesn't mean the fun is over. Tokyo Marathon is a huge cultural and sports event in Japan, gathering thousands of people annually, rushing to cheer for the runners. The highlight of the event is observing the unique cosplay ideas runners come up with.

Date

SUN, FEB. 25, 2018

Time

9:05 A.M.-4:10 P.M.

Location

TOKYO METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT BUILDING, IIDABASHI, KANDA, NIHOMBASHI, ASAKUSA, RYOGOKU, MONZEN NAKACHO, GINZA, TAKANAWA, HIBIYA, TOKYO STATION, FINISHING AT GYOKO-DORI

Fee

FREE

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Recommended For SPORTS LOVERS, FRIENDS, Cheerleaders

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Exploring The Real

Exhibition: Leandro Erlich Cosmic & Domestic

Leandro Erlich has questioned the sense of ‘reality’ by offering unexpected combinations and relationships. This exhibition is all about reorganizing the meaning and function of things used in everyday life, including his works Laundry and Elevator Maze. Come reassess the importance of all little things we have in our daily lives and the relationship people have with them.

Date

NOW THROUGH SUN, FEB. 25, 2018

Time

11 A.M.-7 P.M. (CLOSED ON MON)

Location

ART FRONT GALLERY, HILLSIDE TERRACE A, 29-18 SARUGAKU-CHO, SHIBUYA-KU, TOKYO

Fee

¥500

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Recommended For FRIENDS, COUPLES, BORN PHILOSOPHERS

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World of Marimekko

Marimekko Spirit Elamantapa

Renowned Finnish brand Marimekko’s original prints and vivid colors are loved by people around the world. This exhibition is all about examining how Marimekko is incorporated into cultures and everyday settings. Not only does it introduce the history Marimekko has built up through designed patterns, it explores the fusion of the Japanese and Finnish culture and the relation between the two countries through design. Installations include a Marimekko style Japanese tea ceremony room and a Finnish sauna built in the middle of a Japanese garden.

Date

NOW THROUGH WED, FEB. 28, 2018

Time

10 A.M.-6 P.M. (LAST DAY UNTIL 5 P.M., CLOSED ON SUNDAYS)

Location

GALLERY A4, TAKENAKA KOUMUTEN TOKYO HONTEN 1/F, 1-1-1 SHINSUNA, KOTO-ku, TOKYO

Fee

FREE

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Recommended For MARIMEKKO FANS AND FASHIONISTAs

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