This Week(End): Tokyo Area Events For January 27-28

It feels like New Year's was just a few days ago, but time moves fast and here we are — it's the last weekend of January! Starting next week, all of Japan will be fully getting into a romantic mood, but before we get down to the chocolates and candy, here are a few events you wouldn't want to miss. Have a great week(end) ahead!

To A Healthy Start

Tokyo Health Industry Show

Get the newest and hottest selection of health goods and products only available at this unique event dedicated to Japan's ever-growing health industry. Separated into five different sectors including food, equipment, beauty, fitness and natural products, there’s something for everyone.

Date

WED, JAN. 31-FRI, FEB. 2, 2018

Time

10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Location

Tokyo Big Sight West Halls 1-4 & Atrium, 3-11-1 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo

Fee

Free with pre-registration, ¥5,000 on the day

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Coco Addiction

Craft Chocolate Market

Nothing's wrong with chocolate if consumption is moderate — right? Well, maybe "moderation" is not the perfect word for this event, as there will be tons of goodies to taste and buy here, but oh, well, it's once a year after all... At Craft Chocolate Market you can also purchase unique craft chocolate only available at the venue from domestic and international makers.

Date

SAT, JAN. 27-SUN, JAN. 28, 2018

Time

11 A.M.-6 P.M.

Location

THE FLEMING HOUSE, 2-6-10 MIYOSHI, KOTO-ku, TOKYO

Fee

¥1,000 (WITH ONE DRINK)

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A Dome Of Lights

Illuminations: Tokyo Dome City Winter Lights Garden

One of the largest illuminations sites in Tokyo, the Tokyo Dome Illuminations are spread throughout the entire dome area, including magnificent tunnels of lights, decorated Christmas trees and a mini-Tokyo Dome right in front of La Qua shopping center. This year’s illumination theme is “sweets,” with one of the main must-see spots including Hansel and Gretel’s cottage covered with over 2 million LED lights. If you have to choose one spot for your winter illuminations journey, let this be the one!

Date

NOW THROUGH FEB 18, 2018

Time

4 P.M.-12 A.M.

Location

TOKYO DOME CITY, 1-3-61 KORAKU, BUNKYO-KU, TOKYO

Fee

FREE

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Tradition Of Japan

Noh “OKINA” – Encounter with Deities

Organized by Arts and Council Tokyo, this event introduces the culture of Noh and traditional Japanese deities to foreigners who are interested in Japanese art and performances. The classic piece ‘Okina’ will be performed while ‘Enma-Nyotai’ will introduce Japan's traditional deities. Participants will also have the chance to participate in backstage tours of the theater after the performance.

Date

SAT, JAN. 27, 2018

Time

DOORS OPEN AT 12:30 P.M.

Location

KITA NOH THEATER, 4-6-9 KAMI-OSAKI, SHINAGAWA-ku, TOKYO

Fee

¥3,000 (ADULTS)

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Performance To Remember

Fuerza Bruta Wa! Wonder Japanese Experience

Some things you have to see to believe. And when we say "some," we think of Fuerza Bruta. Wa! Wonder Japanese Experience, the Japan interpretation of the world-renowned Argentinian show, is a show that will have your head puzzled from start to end: there's water, there's dancing, there's a pool above you, taiko drums, running, steam, more running, more water... and just an endless round of applause. The Japan-inspired show can only be seen here in Tokyo, so book your tickets now — every yen spent on this show is worth it 150%.

Date

NOW THROUGH the end of May, 2018

Time

VARIOUS (CHECK WEBSITE FOR DETAILS)

Location

STELLAR BALL, SHINAGAWA PRINCE HOTEL, 4-10-30 TAKANAWA, MINATO-KU, TOKYO

Fee

¥2,824 – ¥16,500 (VIP WITH CHAMPAGNE). PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE.

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Japanese Art And The World

Art Exhibition: Hokusai and Japonisme

One of the most renowned Japanese artists of all times, Katsushika Hokusai is known for his major influence in art history, in and out of Japan. The exhibition examines how Hokusai contributed to the development of modern Western art. On display are 220 works of Western art, 40 color woodblock prints, and 70 woodblock-printed books.

Date

NOW THROUGH SUN, JAN. 28, 2018

Time

9:30 A.M.-5:30 P.M. (UNTIL 8 P.M. ON FRI AND SAT, CLOSED ON MONDAYS)

Location

THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF WESTERN ART, TOKYO, 7-7 UENO-KOEN, TAITO-KU, TOKYO

Fee

¥1,600 (ADULTS)

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Cheers To The Weekend

Japan Brewers Cup 2018

A great selection of 250 types of beer is available to taste at this massive tasting-slash-competition festival. Enjoy the fierce intense beer competition, where the best pint of the year is selected by relatively sober judges, a wide array of food delights, live performances including a dance show by the professional baseball team Yokohama DeNA Baystars' cheerleading team, and more.

Date

FRI, JAN. 26-SUN, JAN. 28, 2018

Time

4 P.M.-10 P.M. (FRI), 11 A.M.-9 P.M. (SAT), 11 A.M. TO 7 P.M. (SUN)

Location

YOKOHAMA OSANBASHI HALL, 1-1 KAIGAN DORI, NAKA, YOKOHAMA, KANAGAWA PREFECTURE

Fee

¥500

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Flemish Art

Brueghel: 150 Years of the Artist Family

A great opportunity to explore the history of Brueghel, one of Europe's most influential 16th- and 17th-century painters. Through some 100 valuable private works of the prestigious Brueghel family, the exhibition highlights the beauty of Flemish art and its delicate and detailed depictions of nature, people, and the everyday life sceneries.

Date

TUE, JAN. 23-SUN, APR. 1, 2018

Time

9:30 A.M.-5:30 P.M. (FRIDAYS UNTIL 8 P.M., CLOSED ON MON)

Location

TOKYO METROPOLITAN ART MUSEUM, 8-36 Ueno-Park Taito-ku, Tokyo

Fee

¥1,600 (GENERAL)

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