This Weekend: Tokyo Area Events for Sep 22-25
Last Minute Summer Events, Charity And Fun In The City
It's been a series of rainy days and blue mornings over the past few days, but don't let that get you down! Enjoy the last wave of summer events during the latter half of Silver Week, get your first autumn bite with free grilled fish near Tokyo Tower, welcome Bollywood to Tokyo and have a warm cup of java at the Coffee Festival in Omotesando. Enjoy!
Taste of Autumn
Sanma Festival
Did we hear someone say free grilled fish?! Get your first taste of autumn at this event, where you'll be one of the 3,333 lucky ones to get a free freshly grilled pacific saury delivered straight from Ofunato, Iwate prefecture. Just be sure to get there early for the tokens because sauries are served on a first-come, first-served basis — and they tend to disappear quickly.
- Date
- Thu, Sep. 22, 2016
- Time
- 9:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.
- Location
- Tokyo Tower, 4-2-8 Shibakoen, Minato-ku, Tokyo
- Fee
- Free (Soup ¥200, Saury Burger ¥500)
Ancient Aesthetics
Special Exhibition: 400 Years of Arita Porcelain
Celebrating the 400th anniversary of Japan’s renowned porcelain from Arita, Saga prefecture, the "The Compelling Beauty of Arita Ceramics in the Age of the Great International Expositions" exhibition explores the history and beauty of Aritayaki. On display are the famous plates and pots with intricate design patterns, bringing to life the nostalgic Meiji Era aesthetics.
- Date
- Sat, Sep. 24 to Sun, Dec. 4, 2016
- Time
- 10 A.M. to 5 P.M. (Closed on Mondays)
- Location
- Sen-oku Hakuko Kan, 1-5-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
- Fee
- ¥800 (ADULTS), ¥600 (STUDENTS WITH ID), Free for CHILDREN under 15
Fun With The Kids
Pixar Adventure
Disney lover or not, don’t miss a joyous day in the world of Pixar movies! Explore with your family and friends the sets of everyone’s all-time favorite Pixar movies Toy Story, Monsters, Finding Nemo, and Cars. We can guarantee your kids will love it, and so will you.
- Date
- UNTIL Sun, Sep. 25, 2016
- Time
- 11 A.M. to 9 P.M., 11 A.M to 10 P.M. (SAT)
- Location
- Laforet Museum Harajuku, 1-11-6 Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo
- Fee
- ¥1,200 (ADULTS), ¥500 (CHILDREN 4-6), FREE (CHILDREN up to 3)
Illumination Romance
Tokyo Tower Summer Light Fantasia
Tokyo Tower has always been an iconic spot to marvel at the neon lights of the busy Tokyo streets. In addition to the currently running and popular Milky Way projection event, only a few more days are left to enjoy the virtual fireworks atop the main observatory. Don’t miss the opportunity to appreciate the last vibes of the summer days with your significant other at Tokyo Tower!
- Date
- UNTIL Fri, Sep. 30, 2016
- Time
- 7 P.M. to 10:50 P.M.
- Location
- Tokyo Tower, 4-2-8 Shibakoen, Minato-ku, Tokyo
- Fee
- ¥900 (ADULTS), ¥500(CHILDREN 6-12), ¥400 (CHILDREN 4-6)
Last Moment Hanabi Summer Feels
Firework Aquarium by NAKED
If somehow you missed the chance to watch the fireworks this summer, worry not. The best projection mapping artist group in Japan "Naked" brings you a surreal experience of modern japonesque appreciation, including fireworks projected on water curtains and a special collaboration with adorable penguins and dolphins. Wear the last yukata of this year to get a Japanese fan with firework patterns — and save it for next summer!
- Date
- UNTIL Fri, Sep. 30, 2016
- Time
- 10A.M. to 10 P.M.
- Location
- Aqua Park Shinagawa, 4-10-30 Takanawa, Minato-ku, Tokyo
- Fee
- ¥2,200 (ADULTS, NIGHT TICKET ¥1,800), ¥1,200(CHILDREN 6-12), ¥700 (CHILDREN 4-6)
Beer Paradise
Belgian Beer Weekend Tokyo 2016
Held for 7 years straight, Japan’s finest beer event is returning to Tokyo to celebrate 150 years of friendship between Belgium and Japan. A total of 113 different Belgian beers including the juicy, raspberry flavored "Blanche de Namur Rosee" are available to taste. Get your well deserved glass (or glasses) of beer this weekend while enjoying amazing live music and Belgian nibbles.
- Date
- Now through Sun, Sep. 25, 2016
- Time
- 2 P.M. to 10 P.M. (WEEKDAYS), 11 A.M. to 10 P.M. (WEEKENDS & HOLIDAYS), 11 A.M. to 9 P.M. (25TH)
- Location
- Roppongi Hills Arena, 6-10-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
- Fee
- Free (¥3,100 FOR 1 GLASS AND 11 TOKENS TO PURCHASE FOOD&DRINKS)
It's Bollywood, Baby!
Namaste India 2016
Held for the 24th year, this is the single largest Indian fest in Japan, attracting 200 thousand people each year, so pack your stuff — we're heading to Bollywood. Meditate in the wide open air for a calming moment in your busy days and enjoy various stage performances and shows while eating some naan with chicken curry and more.
- Date
- Sat, Sep. 24-Sun, Sep. 25, 2016
- Time
- 10 A.M. to 8 P.M. (SAT), 10 A.M. to 7:30 P.M. (SUN)
- Location
- Yoyogi Park, 2-3 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
- Fee
- Free
Wake Up & Smell The Coffee!
Tokyo Coffee Festival
Come on, java lovers, it’s time to have some fun. Tokyo Coffee Festival is here again, allowing us two full days to indulge on our caffeine addictions. Enjoy tasting and comparing various kinds of joe from over 70 vendors, including five from Taiwan and Sweden. There will also be sweets, snacks, coffee-related books for sale and a special talk show by the founder of San Francisco-born Ritual Coffee Roasters, Eileen Hassi.
- Date
- Sat, Sep 24 – Sun, Sep 25, 2016
- Time
- 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Location
- United Nations University Courtyard, 5-53-70, Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
- Fee
- Free! (except for the coffee)
Support A Cause
Shine On! Kids 10th Anniversary Cool Japan Extravaganza
Save the date. Shine on! Kids, a Tokyo-based foundation supporting children with cancer and other serious diseases, is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a special event, titled "Cool Japan," inviting you to come, share and support. The event is held on Oct. 1, a week from now on, but please reserve your seat in advance. Dress in something "cool" (a.k.a red, white, and black) and enjoy a night of good food and drinks, auctions, raffle, entertainment, dancing and fun for a good cause.
- Date
- Sat, Oct. 1, 2016
- Time
- Cocktails, silent auction and games from 5 P.M., Dinner, live auction and entertainment from 7 P.M.
- Location
- Tokyo American Club, 2-1-2 Azabudai, Minato-ku, Tokyo
- Fee
- ¥25,000 PER SEAT
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