This Weekend: Tokyo Area Events For Mar 25-26

Starting from this weekend, the capital is gradually preparing to welcome blooming cherry blossoms, expected to color Tokyo as early as next week. Enjoy outdoor flower viewing at the park; work on your fitness and social skills at two run-for-a-cause marathons, or enjoy a day viewing the cherry blossoms indoors at the Sakura Aquarium or The National Museum of Modern Art. Have a great week(end) ahead!

Walk For A Cause

Pink Ribbon Walk

March side by side with strong fellow women to fund breast cancer research and remember those who fought against the disease. There are four different walks to choose from, so both walkers and runners are welcome. In addition, there will also be concerts, talk shows and yoga workshops dedicated to the walk. Save a spot by signing up before Thu, March 23.

Date

Sunday, March 26, 2017

Time

9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Location

Hibiya Park, 1-6 HIBIYA KOEN, CHIYODA-KU, TOKYO

Fee

¥2,000 (Sign up until March 23)

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Flower Carpet

Showa Kinen Park Flower Festival

Tachikawa's Showa Memorial Park is a heaven for family outings: there's flower viewing, picnicking, playing sports, barbecuing, water play, and so much more. Starting from this week, the park will be hosting its annual Flower Festival, which includes hundreds of hectares of beautiful tulips and other spring flowers of all colors and kinds. A perfect venue to get away from the crowds of Tokyo and enjoy a day in the park!

Date

Sat, March 25 - Sun, May 28, 2017

Time

9:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

Location

3173 Midori-cho, Tachikawa-shi, Tokyo (closest station: Nishi Tachikawa)

Fee

¥410 (adults), ¥80 (elementary and junior high school students)

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Treasure Market

Akasaka's Antique Market

A classy flea market for those of you who are interested in digging up some unique vintage pieces. Here you can find one-of-a-kind jewelry and home decor items you won’t see elsewhere. Enjoy a Sunday full of bargains and treasure hunting. There will also be food trucks located near the venue just in case your stomachs rumbles.

Date

Sunday, March 26, 2017

Time

11 a.m.- 4 p.m

Location

Ark Mori Building, 1-12-32 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo

Fee

Free

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Shall We Dance?

Japanese Dance Workshop

Try on a yukata and master the well-known traditional Japanese dance Fujimusume. The program's got you covered! It will provide yukata and tabi socks, so feel free to just drop by even if you're unprepared. Priority will be given to those who come first. Limited to 20 people.

Date

Sunday, March 26, 2017

Time

11:30 AM-12:30PM, 13:30PM-14:30PM, 15:30PM-16:30PM

Location

Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center 6F,2-18-9 Kaminarimon, Taito-ku, Tokyo

Fee

Free

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Street Blossoms

Bunkyo Sakura Festival

Welcome spring with the annual Bunkyo Sakura Festival. There will be performances, parades and other events happening under the famous location's 120 sakura trees, which are just starting to bloom.

Date

Sat, March 25 - Sun, April 9, 2017

Time

11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Location

Harimazaka street, 4 and 5-chome, Koishikawa, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo

Fee

Free

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Hanami in Water

Sakura Aquarium by NAKED

Just when you think hanami can’t be any more creative, digital art organization NAKED hosts a sakura light show in an aquarium. Dive in and immerse yourself in the extravagant cherry blossom-themed fishbowl. Take a stroll down with the rich marine life as you enjoy a great view of the sakura spring landscape. Talk about a hanami of a lifetime!

Date

Now through Sunday, April 16, 2017

Time

10 a.m. - 10 p.m

Location

Aqua Park Shinagawa, Shinagawa Prince Hotel, 4-10-30 Takanawa, Minato-ku, Tokyo

Fee

¥2,200 (Adults), ¥1,200 (Elementary and Middle School)

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Spring Feast for the Eyes

National Museum of Modern Art's Spring Festival

Looking for something new in the spring? Check out this exclusive festival featuring the museum’s most famous collection of Western and Japanese masterpieces with English explanations. Immerse yourself in these extravagant pieces celebrating the coming of cherry blossoms and spring.

Date

Saturday, March 25, 2017 to Sunday, April 9, 2017

Time

10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Location

The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo, 3-1 Kitanomaru-koen, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

Fee

¥430(Adults), ¥130(College and University Students), Free(High school, seniors)

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Run For Cure

Sound Mind, Sound Body Run & Walk: TELL Runathon

Organized in partnership with Second Harvest Japan, this year's TELL Runathon is held to raise awareness of the importance of maintaining good mental and physical health. The event, held for the 18th consecutive year, comprises a 10- and 5-kilometer run, a 5-kilometer walk, and 5-kilometer run for children, and will end with some great prizes for the fastest runners. Participants can register on-site from 8:30 a.m. at the Furuichiba Track and Field Stadium, accessible via Shin-Kawasaki station. All proceeds from the event will support TELL and Second Harvest Japan.

Date

Saturday May 27th, 2017

Time

Registration: 8:30 a.m., Race times: 5k 10 am | 10k 10:30 am | walk 10:35 am

Location

Furuichiba Athletic Ground, Furuichiba, Saiwai-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa Tokyo

Fee

¥3,500 (Adults), ¥2,500 (6-12 yrs old)

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Sport Day

Tokyo Outside Festival 2017

Organized annually since 2013, the Tokyo Outside Festival is one of the largest outdoor family events in Tokyo. It features a wide array of outdoor activities and workshops for the kids, including “treeing,” a new take on tree climbing, bungee/trampoline jumping and, strider bike rides. There will also be food booths and outlet stalls. It’s a great place to play, experience, shop and eat outside while enjoying the sunny weather. Worth mentioning–it’s also free!

Date

Sat, Mar. 25 - Sun, Mar. 26, 2017

Time

9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. (Saturday), 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m. (Sunday)

Location

Shinjuku Chuo Park, at the back of the Metropolitan Government Buildings (near Tochomae Station, Exit 5)

Fee

Free

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