This Week(End): Tokyo Area Events For October 14-15
Cultural Events, Music, And Fun In The City
As the weather gets colder and leaves turn red, our schedule also gets full with so many events to attend! What we have in store this weekend is an art exhibition by the one and only Yayoi Kusama, an audience-participating live music event, an Indian film marathon fest, several cultural festivities around Tokyo, and more. Enjoy your weekend!
© Photo by Yayoi KusamaIntroducing The Queen Of Polka Dots
Yayoi Kusama Museum Inaugural Exhibition
Yayoi Kusama, the worldly renowned polka dot artist, centers her inaugural exhibition at this very recently opened museum dedicated to her, on her “My Eternal Soul” painting collection. Titled, "Creation is a Solitary Pursuit, Love is What Brings You Closer to Art," the exhibition also features Kusama's series of black and white drawings that became the base of her latest works.
- Date
- NOW THROUGH SUN, FEB. 25, 2018. Open on Thursdays to Sundays and National Holidays
- Time
- 11 A.M. TO 12:30 P.M., 12:30 P.M. TO 2 P.M., 2 P.M. TO 3:30 P.M., 3:30 P.M. TO 5 P.M.
- Location
- YAYOI KUSAMA MUSEUM, 107 Bentencho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
- Fee
- ¥1,000 (ADULTS), ¥600 (CHILDREN 6-18)
Stress Management Talk Event
TELL's Stress Management Event: Finding Your Balance
We all have those times when stress takes the best of us. Be it work-related or relationship-related, stress is an inevitable part of our lives and the sooner we learn to deal with it, the better! TELL, one of Japan’s largest non-profit support and counseling organizations, is holding a special talk event that aims to deepen our understanding of stress and equip us with ways to manage it in a healthy and effective way. Spots are limited, so book your seat now.
- Date
- SAT, OCT. 14, 2017
- Time
- FROM 4:30 P.M.
- Location
- Yokohama Country & Athletic Club, Bay View Room, 11-1 Yaguchidai, Naka Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa
- Fee
- FREE. SIGN UP MANDATORY TO ATTEND
Outdoor Live Music
Ensembles Tokyo
This unique audience participatory music festival invites everyone to unite under one common theme: good music and cool vibes. Open to anyone who wants to join the artists on stage, this is a one-of-a-kind event held right under Tokyo Tower! There will also be a special giant furoshiki installation workshop to support the recovery and prosperity of quake and tsunami-hit Fukushima.
- Date
- SUN, OCT. 15, 2017
- Time
- All day
- Location
- The area in front of Tokyo Tower, the south side parking lot and other locations.
- Fee
- FREE
Bollywood Marathon
Indian Film Festival Japan 2017
Get ready for an event full of dancing and singing, as a total of 16 Indian movies will be screened for a non-stop marathon. Works include "Akira," following the life of a woman fighting against injustice around the world; and "Sultan," which ranks seventh in the highest-grossing film ranking, among many others.
- Date
- NOW THROUGH FRI, OCT. 27, 2017
- Time
- VARIES
- Location
- Human Trust Cinema, KOKOCHI BLD 7/8F, 1-23-16 SHIBUYA, Shibuya-ku, TOKYO
- Fee
- ¥1,800
The Many Stages Of Poland
Poland Festival 2017
Taste, view, and purchase various hand-crafted goods from Poland at this rare festival dedicated to this historical European country. You will find everything from traditional Boleslawiec pottery, amber jewelry, glass ornaments, and of course, Poland's famous traditional doughnuts and other food! A great event to learn something about a country you may not know much about and make some new friends!
- Date
- FRI, OCT. 13-SUN, OCT. 15, 2017
- Time
- 11 A.M.-7 P.M. (SAT UNTIL 8 P.M.)
- Location
- ROPPONGI HILLS, 6-11-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
- Fee
- FREE
© Photo by Omote NobutadaNeighborhood and Art
MOT Satellite 2017 FALL－Connecting Scapes
An art exhibition that celebrates the town of Kiyosumi-shirakawa, the area which blends traditional and modern Tokyo, and the home of the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo (currently closed for reconstruction). The exhibition displays various artworks, installations and workshops by international and local artists in connection with local galleries and venues. Why not take a stroll down this unique town for some artistic inspiration?
- Date
- NOW THROUGH SUN, NOV. 12, 2017
- Time
- 11 A.M.-6 P.M.
- Location
- Various locations in Kiyosumi-shirakawa and Arts & Science LAB. in Tokyo University of the Arts Ueno Campus
- Fee
- FREE
Friendship Crossing Borders
Japan Indonesia Citizens Friendship Festival
Now in its eighth year, this festival is held to celebrate the friendship between both countries, which is expressed through — you get it — great food, performances, and opportunities of getting to know new people! Dishes of Indonesian restaurants from all over the Kanto region will be served in food trucks, so come ready to taste three, four plates of nasi goreng while enjoying the beautiful dance performances.
- Date
- SAT, OCT. 14 TO SUN, OCT. 15, 2017
- Time
- 10 A.M.-7:30 P.M. (SAT), 10:30 A.M.-7:30 P.M. (Sun)
- Location
- YOYOGI PARK EVENT SQUARE, 2 JINNAN, YOYOGI KAMIZONO-CHO, SHIBUYA, TOKYO
- Fee
- FREE
Cheers To The Weekend
Yokohama Oktoberfest
The romantic city of Yokohama invites you for a sip of Paulaner, Krombacher, Warsteiner or whatever else you prefer. With a glass deposit of ¥1,000 and beers going for upwards of ¥1300, we warn you that the inviting atmosphere doesn't come cheap, but, hey, drinking and exchanging cups among fellow beer lovers is (almost) priceless.
- Date
- NOW THROUGH SUN, OCT. 15, 2017
- Time
- All day
- Location
- YOKOHAMA RED BRICK WAREHOUSE, 1-1 SHINKO, NAKA-KU, YOKOHAMA, KANAGAWA
- Fee
- Free entrance
Getting Ready For 2020
Sports of Heart 2017
With the Tokyo 2020 coming up in less than three years, this event aims to serve as a catalyst for building a more efficient barrier-free Japan. Come witness the unique collaboration of Paralympic sports and music where everything is about sharing experience through shows, games, and performances. A special live viewing of the ekiden marathon, a friendly run by teams of athletes, idols, general participants, and local school students, are just a few of the events on the agenda.
- Date
- SAT, OCT. 14, 2017 TO SUN, OCT. 15, 2017
- Time
- 10 A.M.-8 P.M.
- Location
- YOYOGI PARK EVENT SQUARE AND SURROUNDING AREAS
- Fee
- FREE
Taste of India
Diwali in Yokohama
The second India-inspired festival on our list, this one brings you to Yokohama's Yamashita Park to show you how Diwali, or New Year's light festival in India, is celebrated by the locals. 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. 14-SUN, OCT. 15, 2017
- Time
- 10 A.M.-7 P.M.
- Location
- YAMASHITA PARK, OMATSURI HIROBA, 15 YAMASHITA-CHO, NAKA-KU, YOKOHAMA, KANAGAWA
- Fee
- FREE
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