This Weekend: Tokyo Area Events For Nov 12-13

As nice as it sounds to cuddle in your blankets in this cold weather, use your days off to go out, because there's plenty of things happening this weekend! Take your date our to see illuminations, grab a bite at our recommended food festivals, see unique photo exhibitions and take part in fundraising and charity events for admirable causes. So, grab your winter coats and enjoy!

Good Food, Good Job

An Makanai Fes

An is known as one of the largest job search engines in Japan. To further help people find jobs, it is organizing a food event this week, where visitors get to taste the staff menu (makanai) of some of the best restaurants around Tokyo. Come drop by for good food at a cheap price that you won't get to taste anywhere else except at the Nakano Central Park.

Date

Now through Sun, Nov. 13, 2016

Time

11 a.m. to 9 p.m. (until 8 p.m. on Sunday)

Location

Nakano Central Park Park Avenue, 4-10 Nakano, Nakano, Tokyo

Fee

Free admission, ¥500 per dish

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Winter Lights

Tokyo Dome City Winter Illumination

Celebrating the 150th anniversary of Japan-Italy relations, Tokyo Dome City is decorated in beautiful LED lights, with illumination attraction resembling the Tower of Pisa and many more. It's never too early to marvel at the sparkling lights with your loved ones!

Date

Now through Sun, Feb. 19, 2017

Time

4 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Location

Tokyo Dome City, 1-3 Koraku, Bunkyo, Tokyo

Fee

Free admission

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Hot Bods in Photo

Photo Exhibition Hübner 2017

Bike messenger men? Naked? As scandalous (and heart fluttering) as it sounds, the art of professionally photographed perfect bodies will undoubtedly leave you breathless.

Date

Now through Sun, Nov. 27, 2016 (closed on Mondays)

Time

10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Location

Triple R, 1-2-10 Higashi-Kanda, Chiyoda, Tokyo

Fee

Free admission

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Sumo and Cats

Cats and Sumo Wrestlers: Photo Exhibition

Be overloaded with cuteness and "aww" moments this weekend with photographs of big sumo wrestlers cuddling with their cats! The star cats of Arashio Beya, Moru and Mogi, and the sumo wrestlers celebrate the release of their photo book, and anyone is welcome to join in on the photo exhibition event. If you purchase the book, you can win a souvenir badge of either Moru or Mugi!

Date

Now through Nov. 13, 2016

Time

11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Location

Tobichi, 4-25-14 Minamiaoyama, Minato, Tokyo

Fee

Free admission

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Best Kebab

Keba-1 Grand Prix

Did anyone say kebab?! Kebab restaurants from all over Japan gather this weekend to compete for the Best Kebab title. Visitors will be able to vote for the best kebab, best side-dish, and best looking kebab man (yes!). So come stuff your face with kebab and other Turkish delights while admiring belly dance performances.

Date

Now through Sun, Nov. 13, 2016

Time

11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Location

Okubo Park, 2−43 Kabukicho, Shinjuku, Tokyo

Fee

Free admission (paid food coupons)

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Animal Rights in Dance

Salsa Sanctuary - Dance for the Animals

Join in on the dancing fun for an exciting evening of salsa and performances, while at the same time raising money for Animal Refuge Kansai’s (ARK) Sasayama Sanctuary in Hyogo Prefecture. Great food and drinks are offered, as well as a good time with old and new friends. Purr-fect!

Date

Sat, Nov. 12, 2016

Time

7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Location

Latin Club Leon B1F, 5-17-6 Shinjuku, Shinjuku, Tokyo

Fee

¥3,000 (one drink included)

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Fitness and Fundraising

Nishimachi Outreach Scholarship Walkathon 2016

For a local international school in Tokyo’s Minato ward, walking and running this weekend is a step toward a dream of supporting children’s education. And, yes, anyone is invited to participate. All proceeds from the event will go toward Nishimachi International School’s Outreach Scholarship Program, which provides partial to full tuition assistance to children whose families cannot afford it. So, if you’re up for a pleasant run this weekend in support of the future of children’s education, mark your calendar and enjoy a great day with the family.

Date

Sat, Nov. 12, 2016

Time

9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Location

Meiji Jingu Gaien, 1-1 Kasumigaokamachi, Shinjuku, Tokyo (check-in in front of Meiji Memorial Picture Gallery

Fee

¥4,000 (includes a free T-shirt), prior registration required online

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