This Weekend: Tokyo Area Events for Oct 15-16
International Festivals, Great Food And Fun In The City
Days are colder and nights are getting longer, but this doesn’t stop us from going out to explore the city! From Nishimachi International School's annual food fair to international fests across the city and a cat-dress up fun event, this weekend's events will help you beat the cold by melting your heart and soul! Stay warm and enjoy!
International Food Festival
50th Annual Nishimachi International School Food Fair
Come hungry and be ready for delectable dishes from around the world, including homemade lasagne, tiramisu, Indian delights, Korean BBQ, ramen, spring rolls, chili dogs, German sausages, and Irish stew! There'll be all sorts of activities for the kids like face painting, crafts and games, and entertainment galore with music and performances. For moms and dads, there will be beer on tap, plus a few stronger drinks. A great event for the whole family!
- Date
- Sat, Oct. 15, 2016
- Time
- 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Location
- Nishimachi International School, 2-14-7 Motoazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo
- Fee
- Free
Bollywood In Tokyo
Diwali in Yokohama
Come to Yamashita Park this weekend to experience how they celebrate Diwali, or New Year’s light festival in India. Not only will there be curry and naan (yes!), but you'll also get a spot of authentic Bollywood dancing and Indian music. So sit back, or dance along to the music as you enjoy the beauty of Indian culture.
- Date
- Sat, Oct. 15 - Sun, Oct. 16, 2016
- Time
- 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Location
- Yamashita Park, Omatsuri Hiroba, 15 Yamashita-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa
- Fee
- Free
United We Stand
Japan Indonesia Citizens Friendship Festival
Held for the seventh consecutive year, this festival is in celebration of the friendship between both countries. What can do that better than great food, performances and opps for a shared good time? Dishes of Indonesian restaurants from all over the Kanto region will be served in food trucks, so come ready to taste plates after plates of nasi goreng while watching beautiful dance performances.
- Date
- Sat, Oct. 15 - Sun, Oct. 16, 2016
- Time
- 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. (Sat), 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Sun)
- Location
- Yoyogi Park Event Square, 2 Jinnan, Yoyogi Kamizono-cho, Shibuya, Tokyo
- Fee
- Free
The Purr-fect Cat Event
Bake Neko Festival
Isn't Japan inventive...If you're a cat lover or you simply can’t wait for Halloween, this event is purr-fect for you! The only condition to participate is to dress up as a cat—yes, it’s as simple and fun as that. Once you pay the fee at the reception, you will be given a bell to spice up that cat game. Walk proudly down the streets of Kagurazaka with your fellow cat friends and watch performances by cat-costumed dancers. Strut that tail!
- Date
- Sun, Oct. 16, 2016
- Time
- 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Reception from 10 a.m. to 1:50 p.m.)
- Location
- Main streets of Kagurazaka, 104 Yarai-cho, Shinjuku, Tokyo
- Fee
- ¥500 (OVER 13)
Hola Paraguay
Paraguay Festival in Tokyo
Meat, empanadas, and mate tea—have all the Paraguayan goodies in Hikarigaoka! Celebrate the rich culture of Paraguay, from dancers balancing bottles on their heads to harp performances. Don't miss out this great cultural experience.
- Date
- Sun, Oct. 16, 2016
- Time
- 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Location
- Hikarigaoka Park Zelkova Square, 4-1-1, Hikarigaoka, Nerima-ku, Tokyo
- Fee
- Free
European Masterworks
Detroit Institute of Arts Exhibition
Following its successful run in Nagoya and Osaka, the Detroit Institute of Arts Exhibition – European Masterworks from Across the Atlantic Ocean is now on show at the Ueno Royal Museum. The event features 52 of the institute's most popular masterpieces, including artworks by Monet, Renoir, Van Gogh, Cezanne, Matisse, Picasso, and many others.
- Date
- Now through Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017
- Time
- 9:30 a.m.-4:30p.m. (Fridays 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m)
- Location
- The Ueno Royal Museum 1-2 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo
- Fee
- ¥1,600 (adults)
Visual Storytelling
World Press Photo Exhibition
They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and we couldn’t agree more. See powerful award-winning images from the 59th World Press Photo Contest that show ongoing issues across the globe.
- Date
- NOW THROUGH SUN, OCT. 23, 2016 (CLOSED MONDAYS)
- Time
- 10 A.M. - 8 P.M.
- Location
- TOKYO PHOTOGRAPHIC ART MUSEUM, YEBISU GARDEN PLACE, 1-13-3 MITA, MEGURO-KU, TOKYO
- Fee
- ¥800 (ADULTS), ¥600 (COLLEGE STUDENTS), ¥600 (OVER 65 AND SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS)
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