This Week(End): Tokyo Area Events For Nov. 18-19

Charity Night

TELL's Annual Connoisseurs' Auction

TELL, a prominent NPO in Japan providing counseling services to the international community, is back this year with its largest fundraising event. Professional auctioneers will entertain the guests through an evening of fun dedicated to raising funds in support of mental health. The evening will include wine tasting, a buffet dinner, live and silent auctions, and raffles for fabulous prizes. It's the perfect opportunity to stock up on some wonderful vintage goodies while helping the community.

In Support For Student Diversity

Nishimachi Outreach Walkathon: Rainbow Bridge Walk

This Saturday, walk Tokyo's Rainbow Bridge in support of Nishimachi International School's Outreach Scholarship, a fund created to provide financial support to students from various backgrounds. It's a 1.7-km walk (one way) at the backdrop of Tokyo bay — for a great cause. Don't miss it!

Innovative Technology

DotFes 2017

Aiming to bring innovation and positive change to the community through design and technology, dotFes collaborates with some of Japan's top IT companies to offer exhibitions and installations using latest technologies. From games using sound synthesizer to photogenic LED installation spaces, this event is exciting for children and adults alike!

A Taste Of Sea

Japan Fisherman's Festival

Sushi, sashimi...you'll find it all here. Held for the third year, this festival celebrates fresh seafood by inviting top chefs and exhibitors from across Japan to set up stalls selling their best marine products. Also on the agenda are special entertainment events, including stage performances and presentations.

London-Style Market In Tokyo

Bridge Street Market

Held for the second consecutive year, this London-inspired market is a fun event offering market stalls, food, drinks and entertainment, featuring high quality and unique products created by artisans from Japan, the UK and around the world. You can find a great variety of goodies to take back home — from jewelry, homeware, organic food and fashion goods to lifestyle goods, toys and gifts. There will also be live performances by DJs and street musicians.

All-You-Can-Eat Japan

All Japan Bussanten

Food, food, and more food. From Okinawa’s dragon fruit curry to Nara’s minced beef steak cutlets, here you can eat till you drop! Bringing over 150 thousand visitors and 360 exhibitors last year, this event aims to revitalize Japan's rural areas by offering their best food selections in the heart of Tokyo. If you love Japanese food, you won't miss this event.

Fashion Is Passion

Vint-Age: Fashion

Vint-age, one of Japan's coolest fashion events, provides creators from around Japan and visitors an opportunity to connect and interact through fashion, art, and design. Over 100 booths will be set up where you can find great buys and treasures from the fashion industry. Needless to say, there will also be fashion shows and live performances — the perfect experience to see what's in trend and explore new taste.

Cultural Adventures

Spain Festival

Flamenco, paella, wine, and passionate music —how does that sound for a weekend outing? Held for four years straight and bringing over 120,000 visitors last year, the Spain Festival is back again, stronger than ever! Get in the España spirit as you sip your wine and dance the day away to flamenco music.

Universal Children’s Day Walk&Run

To commemorate the Universal Children’s Day (Nov 20), and raise awareness towards issues affecting children’s rights all over the world, the Tokyo-based international human rights NGO, Human Rights Now, annually organizes a charity Walk&Run. This weekend again, you are invited to join the race with your kids, family and friends to help the organization raise funds for its programs. Choose from a 5km, 10 km, 20 km run, or a walk course depending on your preferences. Prove that small steps can lead to a big change!