This Weekend: Tokyo Area Events For Nov 26-27

It's always a great inspiration to learn about different cultures and dreams, and this weekend most events happening in Tokyo are about just that. From Spain and Myanmar festivals to design and fashion events to a kimono walking tour, there's plenty of inspiration in the air, so take note in your agendas. The Savvy team wishes you a great week ahead and a well-deserved relaxing weekend!

Viva España!

Spanish Fiesta

Flamenco, paella, wine, and lots of music —how does that sound for a weekend outing?! Held for three years straight and bringing over 120,000 visitors last year, the Spain Festival is back this weekend! Enjoy the good España spirit as you sip on wine and dance the day away to the flamenco music.

Date

Sat, Nov. 26-Sun, Nov. 27, 2016

Time

10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Location

Yoyogi Park, 2-3 JINGUMAE, SHIBUYA-ku, TOKYO

Fee

Free admission

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Creative Minds

Design Festa

Design Festa is an international art and design event for anyone with a creative mind. Held for 22 years straight, it brings inspirational and original works of over 10,000 international artists, professional and amateur of all ages. If you like a piece of work or want something as a memento, you can purchase it directly from the artists. Great event to gain inspiration and support the works of international creative minds!

Date

Sat, Nov. 26-Sun, Nov. 27, 2016

Time

11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Location

Tokyo Big Sight West Hall, 3-11-1 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo

Fee

¥1,000 (free for children under 6)

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Cultural Events

Myanmar Festival 2016

Drop by Zojo-ji temple this weekend to learn more about the beautiful culture of Myanmar! There will be delicious Myanmar cuisine, beautiful dancers in their traditional dresses, and lots of music. Don't miss out on this awesome cultural experience!

Date

Sat, Nov. 26-Sun, Nov. 27, 2016

Time

10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Sat), 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Sun)

Location

Jodo Shu Main Temple Zojo-ji, 4-7-35 Shibakoen, Minato-ku, Tokyo

Fee

Free admission

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Design Your Tomorrow

Tokyo Fantashion 2016

Tokyo Fantashion is an one-day fashion extravaganza where young fashion designers of tomorrow can appeal to the world with their original and unique works. Be dazzled and marvel at what young Japanese designers have to offer.

Date

Sat, Nov. 26, 2016

Time

2 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Location

Tokyo International Forum, 3-5-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

Fee

Free admission

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Green Onion Meets Meat

Zenkoku Negi Summit x Meat Fes 2016

We love meat, but we can surely appreciate some green onions in our soup too, can't we? This weekend, Nationwide Green Onion Summit, an organization that works to promote health awareness, will collaborate with Japan's largest food event, Meat Fes. Vendors will be selling dishes using meat and green onions, which we can guarantee will be one of our new favorite combos. Yum!

Date

Sat, Nov. 26-Sun, Nov. 27, 2016

Time

11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Sat), 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. (Sun)

Location

Ooi Horse Race Course Umai Square, 2-1-2 Katsushima, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo

Fee

Free admission (¥700 per food coupon)

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Eat Till You Drop

Taste of Tokyo 2016

A great opportunity for devoted foodies, this is a rare chance to explore the wonders of Japan's food, served to you from various areas across the country. Dance and music performances are also scheduled to keep you entertained — if you can take off your attention from those delicious noodles and yakitori plates.

Date

Fri, Nov. 25-Sun, Nov. 27, 2016

Time

11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Location

3-11-1 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo

Fee

Free admission

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Cool Japan To The World

Moshi Moshi Nippon Festival 2016

Hello, world, it's Cool Japan! This massive cultural event gives you a chance to experience everything truly Japanese — from kawaii fashion and J-Pop to traditional Japanese culture and more. Worry not, there will be awesome food as well, including Utsunomiya gyoza to sirloin-steak cutlets from Kyoto. This event is free for foreigners with pre-reservation, so hurry up and book a space online!

Date

Sat, Nov. 26-Sun, Nov. 27, 2016

Time

11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Location

Tokyo Taiikukan, 1-17-1 Sendagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Fee

Free for foreigners (prior registration required via web)

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Champaign Holidays

Moët Christmas Marche

Christmas season is just around the corner, which means it's time for some champaign shopping. Starting this week, there will be kitchen cars, shops, and golden firework projection by world's most loved champaign Moët & Chandon. This Christmas, why not surprise your loved ones with a limited design festive bottle of Moët?

Date

Thu, Nov. 24-Sun, Dec. 25, 2016

Time

5 p.m. to 10 p.m. (Mon to Fri), 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. (Sat), 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. (Sun and Holidays)

Location

Marunouchi Building, 2-4-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda, Tokyo

Fee

Free admission

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Kimono Elegance

Kimono Walking Tour & Lunch Akain saka

Ever imagined yourself walking the streets of Tokyo in a stylish kimono and then sitting down for a traditional washoku lunch? You can make this a reality next Monday! Inspire Space will dress participants in kimono and escort them around Akasaka to a famous Japanese restaurant. There will be four English speaking staff to help you along the journey. This is a rare opportunity for a few selfies, so don't miss out!

Date

Mon, Nov. 28, 2016

Time

11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Location

Azabu House One, 3-13-4 Motoazabu, Minato, Tokyo

Fee

¥3,500 (includes rental kimono and trafitional lunch reservation required)

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