This Weekend: Tokyo Area Events For Mar 11-12
Exhibitions, Culture & Remembrance In The City
This weekend is about remembrance — the disaster-stricken Tohoku region; the women who fight for recognition; the children who dream of more; the culture we strive to preserve, and the good and natural food we are so lucky to have access to. This weekend, enjoy a series of events that reflect on these issues.
In Memoriam
Peace On Earth
This Saturday marks six years since the Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami struck off the coast of Tohoku. While not everyone can travel up north to help the still struggling region, there are things we can still do to help from Tokyo. This outdoor concert festival is Tokyo’s largest annual event in memoriam of the Tohoku disaster victims. Includes performances by Japanese celebrities, activists and musicians. NPOs working at and for Tohoku will be presenting their work and collecting donations.
- Date
- Sat, March 11 - Sun, March 12, 2017
- Time
- 12 p.m. - 7 p.m. (Sat), 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. (Sun)
- Location
- Hibiya Park, 1 Hibiya Koen, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
- Fee
- Free!
Learn & Play Traditional Japanese Music
Traditional Feel: Experience Kabuki Music
This bilingual event/workshop teaches participants step-by-step how to play the shamisen and other kabuki instruments. The event culminates in an ensemble performance together with professional kabuki musicians. Traditional Feel: Experience Kabuki Music is a great opportunity for anyone wanting to experience something new in a unique, traditional environment. You will also get the chance to become fully immersed into the local culture by wearing yukata and enjoying a cup of sake while chatting with the artists.
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- Date
- Sat, Mar 11, 2017
- Time
- 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. or 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- Location
- Geino-Kadensha, 6-12-30, Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
- Fee
- ¥6,000 (WITH YUKATA ¥8,000)
Walk On Fire
Mount Takao Fire Walking
Each March a massive fire ritual called Saito Goma-ku is held in the at the foot of Mt. Takao. Participants rub their bodies with sticks called nadegi, before tossing them into the flames. When the flames die down, participants walk barefoot over the hot coals, praying for protection from illness and strife, and for safety within their families. It is said that the fire purifies by burning away contaminations. For visitors, the event is quite the spectacle to behold!
- Date
- Sun, Mar 12, 2017
- Time
- 1 p.m.
- Location
- Takaosan Yakuoin Temple, 2177 Takaocho, Hachioji, Tokyo
- Fee
- Free!
Celebrating Women In Art
Blossom Blast 2017 “What It Means to Be a Woman”
How many times have we asked this question? And does an answer to it actually exist? What does it mean to be a woman? And how much freedom do we have to express ourselves as successful women? This exhibition gathers a group of young and ambitious female artists who explore the concept of this year’s show, 'What It Means To Be A Woman' today through their artworks. A free reception party will also be organized on Wed, March 8 from 7 p.m. in celebration of the International Women's Day.
- Date
- Exhibition: Now through Sat, Mar 18, 2017., International Women's Day Reception: Wed, March 8, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
- Time
- 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- Location
- UltraSuperNew Gallery 1-1-3, Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
- Fee
- Free!
Furusato no Shoku, Nippon no Shoku
All Japan Food Festival
Two full days of all-you-can-eat Japan, all the way from Hokkaido to Okinawa. This festival, celebrating the country's regional food in all kinds and forms, is the ultimate Japan foodies paradise.
- Date
- Sat, Mar 11 - Sun, Mar 12, 2017
- Time
- 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Location
- NHK Broadcasting Center, 2-2 Jinnan, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Yoyogi Park,KEYAKI NAMIKI STREET, 2-1 YOYOGIKAMIZONOCHO, SHIBUYA-KU, TOKYO
- Fee
- Free!
A Look Into An Artist's Mind
Yayoi Kusama: My Eternal Soul
World-renowned avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama's exhibition traces the history of her polka-dot themed works. Featuring old and new polka-dot artworks and 130 works from the painting series "My Eternal Soul" Kusama has been working on since 2009, this is a fascinating exhibition for any lovers of Japanese modern art.
- Date
- Now through MON, MAY 22, 2017
- Time
- 10 A.M. TO 6 P.M. (FRI UNTIL 8 P.M., CLOSED ON TUESDAYS)
- Location
- THE NATIONAL ART CENTER, 7-22-2 ROPPONGI, MINATO-KU, TOKYO
- Fee
- ¥1,600 (GENERAL), ¥1,200 (UNIVERSITY), ¥800 (HIGH SCHOOL)
Step Into The World Of Charles Schulz
Second Exhibition Hello Again, Snoopy
If you haven't yet visited this special exhibition dedicated to everyone's favorite dog, it's about time you visit! The exhibit showcases about 200 items on everything you (and your kids) want to know about Snoopy, including original comic strips, videos and vintage Snoopy products.
- Date
- Now through Sun, April 9, 2017
- Time
- 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
- Location
- Snoopy Museum Tokyo Roppongi 5-6-20, Minato-ku, Tokyo
- Fee
- ¥2,000 (Adults), ¥600 (Elementary school students), Free for children under 3
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