This Weekend: Tokyo Area Events for Oct 8-10
Gourmet Events, Local Festivals And Fun In The City
It seems like we'll be enjoying some sunshine over the weekend, just about in time for the Sports Day next Monday! From a major sports expo and a workshop on child anger management, to photojournalism exhibition and tasting some of Tokyo’s best treats while exploring the city, there's plenty of serious and fun events (and photo opps) this long weekend! Enjoy!
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)
Get Fit
Tokyo Sports Expo 2016
Bouldering? Check! Fencing? Check! Interacting with former Olympians and Medalists? Check! At Tokyo Sports Expo, we guarantee you will be able to cross some things (or perhaps all?) off your bucket list. This fun-filled event offering rare sport experiences is definitely a must-go.
- Date
- Sat, Oct. 8 - Sun, Oct. 9, 2016
- Time
- 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Location
- Komazawa Olympic Park, 1-1 Komazawa Koen, Setagaya, Tokyo AND Koganei Park, 1-13-1 Sekinocho, Koganei, Tokyo
- Fee
- Free
Curry Cravin’
Shimokitazawa Curry Festival
Curry lovers, unite! Known for good music and plenty of small curry shops, Shimokitazawa brings back the curry festival with 142 stores participating this year. From pink curry, curry-flavored chicken, to curry tacos—grab your “Curry Map” and conquer them all!
- Date
- Fri, Oct. 7 - Sun, Oct. 16, 2016
- Time
- Varies depending on each store
- Location
- Around Shimokitazawa station
- Fee
- Free admission
Eat 'till you drop
Taste of Tokyo 2016
Held in three locations, this event allows visitors to really get a deep taste of Tokyo’s best food. In Marunouchi, cuisine from around the world will be arranged by some of the best chefs into Tokyo style, while in Yurakucho, food trucks will be serving authentic regional foods in Japan. In Hibiya, you will be able to get a taste of some of the dishes from renowned restaurants around the city while enjoying short film screenings.
- Date
- Fri, Oct. 7 - Sun, Oct. 9, 2016
- Time
- Marunouchi—11 a.m. - 9 p.m. (Fri), 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Sat & Sun) Yurakucho—11 a.m. - 9 p.m. (Fri), 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. (Sat & Sun) Hibiya—11 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Sat & Sun)
- Location
- Marunouchi Naka-dori to Gyoko-dori, 1-chome to 3-chome Marunouchi, Chiyoda, Tokyo; Tokyo International Forum Plaza, 3-5-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda, Tokyo; Hibiya Park, Chiyoda, Tokyo
- Fee
- Free admission
Drinks & Laughs
Shibuya Nonbei Yokocho Festival 2016
Just behind the busy streets of Shibuya is Nonbei Yokocho (or Drunkard's Alley), where salarymen and women crowd around retro, small izakayas, bringing back the spirit of Showa. Nonbei Yokocho hosts its annual autumn festival with jazz music performances, mikoshi parade, and lots of sake drinking. Kanpai!
- Date
- Fri, Oct. 7 - Sat, Oct. 8, 2016
- Time
- 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
- Location
- 1-25 Shibuya, Shibuya, Tokyo
- Fee
- Free
For The Love Of Ebisu
Ebisu Bunkasai 2016
Come drop by Ebisu this weekend for a cultural fun! As a symbol of neighborhood solidarity and celebration of its culture, Ebisu will hold a festival with lots of music shows, fashion shows, and dance performances by professional groups and local citizens.
- Date
- Sat, Oct. 8 - Mon, Oct. 10, 2016
- Time
- 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
- Location
- Yebisu Garden Place, 4-20 Ebisu, Shibuya, Tokyo
- Fee
- Free
Bread Love
Setagaya Bread Festival
Setagaya is said to have some of the best bakeries in Japan. Originally starting out as a neighborhood event, the festival has now over 100 bakeries participating in this event, making it Japan’s largest bread fest. You can also enjoy live music while stuffing your face with freshly baked loaves of bread—yum!
- Date
- Sun, Oct. 9 - Mon, Oct. 10, 2016
- Time
- 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Location
- IID Setagaya Monozukuri School, 2-4-5 Ikejiri, Setagaya, Tokyo; Setagaya Park, 1-5-27 Ikejiri, Setagaya, Tokyo; Ikejiri Elementary School Dai-ni Taiikukan, 2-4-10 Ikejiri, Setagaya, Tokyo; Setagaya Gayagaya-kan, 2-3-11 Ikejiri, Setagaya, Tokyo; Stores along Mishuku-dori
- Fee
- Free
Anger Management
Exceptional Parenting Program: Helping Young People to Manage Anger
Let’s admit it. We are all sweethearts by nature—that is, once anger hits us unexpectedly. While we take it (or at least try) pretty well, it may be difficult for children to control such emotions. Experienced counsellor and psychotherapist Sara Hitchens teaches parents on how to guide children through handling anger. Whether a parent, a teacher or just out of curiosity, feel free to join and learn!
- Date
- Tue, Oct. 11, 2016
- Time
- 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- Location
- Wesley Center 2F, 6-10-11 Minami Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo
- Fee
- Free
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