This Week(End): Tokyo Area Events For Sept 16-18
Cultural Events, Exhibitions, And Fun In The City
It's said that Tokyo is the cultural center of Japan, and we couldn’t agree more. This weekend, experience the richness of Japan and the world through a number of great music, dance, and art events, exhibitions, yoga, and of course — food and drinks. Enjoy!
Japan At Its Best
Japan Traditional Culture Festa
This event, held three times a year, is all about learning and tasting the rich culture of Japan. Experience making traditional pottery, yuzen dye, and learn some pro ninja shuriken throwing skills. There will be a lot to see, taste, and take back home!
- Date
- FRI, SEP. 15- MON, SEP. 18, 2017
- Time
- 11 A.M.-6 P.M. (FRI), 10 A.M.-6 P.M.
- Location
- UENO ONSHI PARK, UENO PARK, TAITO-ku, TOKYO
- Fee
- FREE ADMISSION
Brazilian Rhythms
Vamos Brazil: A Cultural Experience
Hype up your weekend with groovy Brazilian music and caipirinha! Music bars and live houses along the Chuo Line will be hosting a total of 72 stages where you can experience all genres, from the deep sounds of Bossa Nova to Samba Brasileira. Don't forget to bring a few extra bills for the famous throw-style chip!
- Date
- SAT, SEP. 16- SUN, SEP. 17, 2017
- Time
- 3 p.m.-10 P.M
- Location
- Music Bars around Chuo Line in Suginami ward and Musashino city: SoulTama Tokyo, Staccato, Coco Palm, Strings, World kitchen Baobab, Alvorada
- Fee
- FREE ADMISSION
Southern Island Vibes
Festival Na Hiwahiwa O Hawaii 2017
Tokyo welcomes the winners of Hawaii’s two most prestigious events, the Merrie Monarch Festival and the Na Hoku Hanohano Awards in a bid to introduce Hawaiian culture to Japan — as if it's already not popular enough! The event will celebrate its 10th anniversary with beautiful hula dances and performances by top musicians from Hawaii.
- Date
- SAT, SEP. 16- MON, SEP. 18, 2017
- Time
- AFTERNOON SHOW: 12 P.M., NIGHT SHOW: 4:30 P.M (SAT&SUN), AFTERNOON SHOW: 11 A.M., NIGHT SHOW: 3:30 P.M. (MONDAY)
- Location
- TOKYO DOME CITY HALL, 1-3-61 KORAKU, BUNKYO-KU, TOKYO
- Fee
- ¥5,300-¥14,600 (Depending on type of seat)
Nature In Frame
"The Amazon at the Present": Photo Exhibition
Under the theme of “coexisting with nature," this photo exhibition allows us to feel the power of nature as well as the threat of global warming. Around 30 photos carefully selected from the National Geographic photo collection capture the life that inhibits in the Amazonian forest.
- Date
- NOW THROUGH TUE, OCT. 31, 2017
- Time
- 11 A.M.-7 P.M.
- Location
- ITOCHU AOYAMA ART SQUARE, CI PLAZA B1, 2-3-1 KITA-AOYAMA, MINATO-ku, TOKYO
- Fee
- FREE ADMISSION
Celebrating Friendship
Japanese-American Friendship Festival
Held annually at the Yokota Base, the Japanese-American Friendship Festival will be held this weekend to celebrate hopes for peace and prosperity of both countries for years to come. Ready your cameras for the aircraft displays, and groove to music and dance stages of all genres, from rock to hula dance. Bring your passport or residence card for identification.
- Date
- SAT, SEP. 16- SUN, SEP. 17, 2017
- Time
- 9 A.M.-8 P.M.
- Location
- YOKOTA AIR BASE, FUSSA-shi, TOKYO
- Fee
- FREE ADMISSION
Cheers to the Weekend
Belgian Beer Weekend 2017 Tokyo
From the sweet and fresh taste of Framboise Boon to the soft floral bitterness of Kasteel Tripel, a selection of over 100 Belgian beers will be awaiting brew lovers across Japan at Roppongi this weekend. The performance by famous Belgian artists will surely add more flavor to your drinking experience!
- Date
- THU, SEP. 14- MON, SEP. 18, 2017
- Time
- 2 P.M.- 10 P.M. (SEP. 14), 11 A.M.- 10 P.M. (SEP. 15-SEP. 17), 11 A.M.- 9 P.M. (SEP. 18)
- Location
- ROPPONGI HILLS ARENA, 6-9-1 ROPPONGI, MINATO-ku, TOKYO
- Fee
- Free admission, ¥3,100 (For discounted PRE-SALE TICKETs)
Amigos Rejoice
Fiesta Mexicana
Held for the 18th consecutive year, the largest Mexican event in Japan is happening this weekend in Odaiba! So if you're looking for practical excuses to drink tequila from noon or taste as many tacos while enjoying the sounds of friendly Mariachi bands and beautiful baile mexicano, drop by.
- Date
- SAT, SEP. 16- MON, SEP. 18, 2017
- Time
- 11 A.M.-7 P.M.
- Location
- WEST PROMENADE PARK, 1-1 AOMI, KOTO-KU, TOKYO
- Fee
- FREE ADMISSION
Ambience in Yoga
Yogafest Yokohama 2017
This largest yoga event in Asia brings over 50 thousand yogis annually, and you can be part of it as well this weekend in Yokohama! Over 150 top professional yoga instructors from around the world will be hosting approximately 200 yoga classes in which you can participate with your friends, partner, and kids. From beginners, intermediate, and even maternity ―find a class just right for you for an active and refreshing weekend.
- Date
- SAT, SEP. 16- MON, SEP. 18, 2017
- Time
- 11 A.M.-7 P.M.
- Location
- PACIFICO YOKOHAMA EXHIBITION HALL, 1-1-1 MINATOMIRAI, NISHI-KU, YOKOHAMA, KANAGAWA
- Fee
- FREE ADMISSION (Extra cost for SOME CLASSES)
Maitre d’Art
The Living Treasures of France
Maitre d'Art, which translates to Master of Art, is an award given to top professionals of arts and crafts in France. Tokyo welcomes the first exhibition of Maitre d’Art award winners and the world leading professionals of the like from various genres including ceramics, glass, feather, and wallpaper.
- Date
- TUE, SEP. 12- SUN, NOV. 26, 2017
- Time
- 9:30 A.M.-5 P.M. (CLOSED ON MONDAYS EXCEPT FOR SEP. 18)
- Location
- TOKYO NATIONAL MUSEUM, 13-9 UENO PARK, TAITO, TOKYO
- Fee
- ¥1,400 (GENERAL), ¥1,000 (UNIVERSITY), ¥600 (HIGH SCHOOL)
Omatsuri People
Urayasu Festival 2017
Grand festivals across Japan will come together in Chiba this weekend for everyone to enjoy. From Yosakoi Soran dance to Tokushima Awaodori, Aomori Nebuta to Akita Kanto, come be a witness of the liveliest matsuri spirit of Japan.
- Date
- SAT, SEP. 16- SUN, SEP. 17, 2017
- Time
- All weekend (time varies according to performance)
- Location
- AREAS AROUND SHIN-URAYASU STATION, CHIBA
- Fee
- FREE ADMISSION
© Photo by Osamu SatoLife In Japan's Mountains
Yamabito: Photo Exhibition
Tired of working for a printing company in Japan, photographer Osamu Sato traveled to a small village in the mountains of Gumma prefecture where he discovered a group of Japanese people living a life as if from over a hundred years ago. He began documenting their slow life through pictures in the early 1970s and is now displaying 20 of the rarest he took in this unique exhibition. A rarely seen sight of Japan, through these photos you will discover a life rarely known even to locals.
- Date
- SAT, SEPT. 9 - FRI, SEPT. 22, 2017
- Time
- 11 A.M.-7 P.M. (UNTIL 6 P.M. ON SATURDAYS). CLOSED SUNDAYS AND NATIONAL HOLIDAYS
- Location
- GALLERY NII TOKYO, GINZA KATAGIRI BLDG III 5F, 1-13-4 GINZA, CHUO-KU, TOKYO
- Fee
- FREE
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