This Week(End): Tokyo Area Events For February 10-12

A busy (and extraordinary) weekend is predicted ahead for Tokyoites, especially if you're looking for art, inspiration and some fun with your friends. On the agenda are unique art exhibitions, a live comedy show, film and dance events, and, of course, a two-day love-inspired event just in time for Valentine's Day. Have a great week(end) ahead!

Love Is Borderless

World Valentine Festival

In Japan it's chocolate; in the U.S. and Europe, it’s a romantic dinner out or a surprise delivery of heart-shaped balloons and red roses. But how much do we know about how Valentine’s Day is celebrated in other parts of the world? Join this Yoyogi Park event to find out, as you fulfill all your senses' needs through good international food, crafts and special performances from across the world.

Date

Sat, Feb 10-Sun, Feb 11, 2018

Time

10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Location

YOYOGI PARK EVENT PLAZA, 2-1 YOYOGI KAMIZONOCHO, SHIBUYA-KU, TOKYO

Fee

Free

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Recommended for: Couples, Fun with friends

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Laugh For A Cause

That's What She Said! Comedy Charity Auction

"That’s What She Said!" is the first all-women run and performed English comedy charity auction group, raising money for women in need. This weekend, TWSS will put on a show to raise money for victims of domestic violence, a grave issue addressed by the Gender Equality Bureau Cabinet Office. So this week, join in for laughs, drinks, fun, and support a great cause.

Date

Fri, Feb 9, 2018

Time

8 P.M. - 10:30 P.M.

Location

GOOD HEAVENS BRITISH BAR TOKYO 2/F, 5-32-5 DAIZAWA, SETAGAYA-KU, TOKYO

Fee

¥3,000 (With one drink)

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Recommended for: Girls Night Out, People In Need Of A Good Laugh

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Power Of Visuals

Yebisu International Festival For Art & Alternative Visions 2018

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

FRI, FEB. 9-SUN, FEB. 25, 2018 (CLOSED ON FEB. 13 AND 19)

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: Art fans, couples, and solo outings

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History Of Decoration

Decoration Never Dies, Anyway

Tracing the history of “decoration,” this unique exhibition observes the works of seven artists of various genres and their interpretation of what it means to decorate. On display are a trailer adorned with Gothic decorations, carpets that mix together patterns derived from various cultural spheres, and various unique paintings.

Date

NOW THROUGH SUN, FEB. 25, 2018

Time

10 A.M.-6 P.M.

Location

TOKYO METROPOLITAN TEIEN ART MUSEUM, 5-21-9, SHIROKANEDAI, MINATO-KU, TOKYO

Fee

¥1,100 (GENERAL)

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Recommended for: art and design fans

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Kitchen Ambitions

Tableware Festival

Stop by at this festival dedicated to tableware which offers everything from English-style to Japanese fine china. Celebrating its 25th year, the festival welcomes British brands such as Aynsley, Japanese Kasamayaki porcelain, Venetian glassware and regional style china. Also at the venue will be presentations by celebrities on how they decorate their dining spaces with unique table settings. You can also purchase your favorite tableware.

Date

SUN, FEB. 4-MON, FEB. 12, 2018

Time

10 A.M.-7 P.M.

Location

TOKYO DOME, 1-3-61 Koraku, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo

Fee

¥2,100 (AT THE DOOR)

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Recommended For: People In Need of Interior Inspiration

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Winter Wonderland

Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Art Rink

Akarenga's annually held skating rink winter fun is special not only because of the beautiful winter scenery of Yokohama, but also for its unique collaboration of art and ice. This year's art was made by talented, award-winning art students from a high school in Yokohama. If you get cold and hungry, get your grab of hot panini sandwiches and a warm cup of hot cocoa to warm up at Hot Hot Cafe.

Date

NOW THROUGH SUN, FEB. 18, 2018

Time

11 A.M.-10 P.M. (UNTIL JAN. 8 AND WEEKENDS), 1 P.M.-10 P.M. (WEEKDAYS)

Location

YOKOHAMA REDBRICK WAREHOUSE, 1-1 SHIN MINATO, NAKA-KU, YOKOHAMA

Fee

¥500 (ADULTS), ¥400 (ELEMENTARY & MIDDLE SCHOOL), ¥300 (ABOVE 3 YEARS OLD)

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Recommended for: Outdoor dates, Fun activities with the family, Fun with friends

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Winter Beauty

Snow Aquarium by Naked

This weekend, come enjoy the winter wonderland created with lights, projection mapping, music, and most of all―creativity. Naked once again presents a magical collaboration of marine life and art. If you get thirsty, grab one of the event's exclusive cocktails, the “Frozen Jewelry” with lychee liqueur or Blue Curacao.

Date

NOW THROUGH SUN, FEB. 25, 2018

Time

10 A.M.-10 P.M.

Location

AQUA PARK SHINAGAWA, 4-10-30 TAKANAWA, MINATO-KU, TOKYO

Fee

¥2,200 (ADULTS)

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Recommended for: Dates, Family Outings, Instagrammers

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Intro To Northern Culture

Tokyo Northern Lights Festival 2018

For something a little different, Tokyo Northern Lights Festival is one event worth adding to your international culture calendar. Held at Shibuya’s Eurospace, this is an annual celebration of Nordic cinema, people, and culture. Featuring a carefully curated programme of both cult classics like Lasse Hallström’s 1977 documentary Abba: The Movie, and the new and relatively unknown, it’s not your typical movie night out.

Date

SAT, FEB. 10-FRI, FEB. 16, 2018

Time

TIME VARIES DEPENDING ON SCREENING

Location

Eurospace, 1-5 Maruyamacho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Fee

¥1,500

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Recommended for: Cultural dates; Fans of Indie movies and art

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Film And Art

David Lynch: Prints Exhibition

An award-winning director conquering various film awards, David Lynch’s creativity is not only bound to film, but it has also been praised in the field of painting, photography, sculpture, and animation. This rare exhibition shows us some of his most unique works of non-movie art.

Date

NOW THROUGH MON, FEB. 12, 2018

Time

11 A.M.-8 P.M.

Location

8/ART GALLERY/ Tomio Koyama Gallery AT SHIBUYA HIKARIE, 2-21-1 SHIBUYA, SHIBUYA-ku, TOKYO

Fee

FREE

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Recommended for: Art lovers

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Dance On!

Yokohama Dance Collection 2018

Held for the 23rd time, Yokohama Dance Collection’s is a dance-inspired event which introduces premieres by cross-disciplinary artists active on the global stage and newly created and re-created works by leading Japanese dance choreographers. Some of the must-see programs include “Coffee”, which highlights the uncertainty of when entering into adulthood, and the well-recognized and prestigious “Parade for the End of the World.”

Date

FRI, FEB.2-SUN, FEB. 18, 2018

Time

VARIES DEPENDING ON THE PROGRAM

Location

YOKOHAMA RED BRICK WAREHOUSE NO.1, 1-1 SHIN MINATO, NAKA-KU, YOKOHAMA

Fee

VARIES DEPENDING ON THE PROGRAM

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Recommended for: Dance lovers

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