This Week(End): Tokyo Area Events For Sept 30-Oct 1
Art, Exhibitions, And Fun In The City
It is said in Japan that autumn is the season of art and food, and this weekend is all about that! Here are our picks of the best events happening in Tokyo on the last day of September and the first day of October! Enjoy!
Artsy Night Out
Roppongi Art Night 2017
Welcome to the annual one-night celebration of all things artistic. This year, Roppongi Art Night will wow guests with a great selection of programs, artworks, and exhibitions by artists from around the world. Welcoming renowned photographer and movie director Mika Ninagawa as the main program artist, this year's theme is “Mirai no Matsuri,” or festivals of the future. Enjoy a special night full of creative insights and hope for a bright future through art.
- Date
- SAT, SEP. 30- SUN, OCT. 1, 2017
- Time
- 10 A.M.-6 P.M. (SAT-SUN)
- Location
- Roppongi Hills, Mori Art Museum, Tokyo Midtown and other areas in Roppongi
- Fee
- FREE (VARIES DEPENDING ON EVENT)
Taste of North
Hokkaido Fair
Also known as Japan’s food paradise, Hokkaido has the best of the best when it comes to fresh ingredients, seafood, dairy, and meat. From Sapporo Ramen to fresh seafood bowl straight from the northern waters, head to Yoyogi Park this weekend for a taste of authentic autumn Hokkaido food.
- Date
- THU, SEP. 28-SUN, OCT. 1, 2017
- Time
- 10 A.M.-7 P.M.
- Location
- YOYOGI PARK, EVENT SQUARE, 2-1 JINNAN, SHIBUYA-KU, TOKYO
- Fee
- Free
What's In A Face?!
60 Faces: Photo Exhibition
Thirty artists from Japan are selected to present at this unique two-part exhibition focusing on people's faces and how they are depicted through art. In the current part II of the exhibition, visitors will see 30 works from oil painting to monochrome drawings and everything in between. Come and see the variety of human faces as seen through the eyes of Japanese artists.
- Date
- Now through SUN, SEPT 30, 2017
- Time
- NOON-7 P.M.
- Location
- REIJINSHA GALLERY, MITSUWA BLDS. B1F, 6-7-2 GINZA, CHUO-KU, TOKYO
- Fee
- FREE
Azabu Local Adventures
Kakashi (Scarecrow) Festival
Originally started 43 years ago as a local festival to boost the spirits of all Tohoku region residents living in the Higashi Azabu area, this community festival installs kakashi (scarecrows) all over the town as a symbol of neighborhood solidarity. Apart from the usual food stalls and retro game booths, on the agenda this year are an amateur karaoke competition, musical performances, Japanese taiko live shows and — as usual — the announcement of this year's best scarecrow! How can one miss that.
- Date
- Fri, Sept. 29-Sat, Sept. 30, 2017
- Time
- 4 p.m.-9 p.m. (Friday), 3 p.m.-8 p.m. (Saturday)
- Location
- Higashi Azabu Shopping District, HIGASHI AZABU, MINATO-KU, TOKYO, Access: Akabanebashi station
- Fee
- Free
Cultural Expo
Philippine Festival 2017
See, taste, and feel the vibes from the beautiful Philippines at this largest-of-kind festival in Japan, which attracts over 150 thousand visitors annually. The lively stage performances of various traditional Filipino dances and popular pop artists from the country will make your weekend buzz with excitement.
- Date
- SAT, SEP. 30- SUN, OCT. 1, 2017
- Time
- 9 A.M.-5 P.M.
- Location
- HIBIYA PARK, 2-1 YOYOGI KAMIZONOCHO, SHIBUYA-KU,TOKYO
- Fee
- FREE
One Picture, Endless Story
Nikon Photo Contest 2016-2017: Photo Exhibition
They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and we couldn’t agree more. Nikon Photo Contest is a renowned annual contest, to which amateur and professional photographers from around the world submit their best snaps. Come see some of the best sceneries, portraits, and moments captured on camera as taken by this year's contest winners.
- Date
- NOW THROUGH SAT, SEP. 30, 2017
- Time
- 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Location
- NIKON MUSEUM, Shinagawa Intercity Tower C, 2-15-3 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo
- Fee
- FREE
Diversity Through Performance
Festival Tokyo: Celebration of Art
Theater, dance, music, film, performances, talk, and art from around the world will be gathering in Tokyo for approximately two months in this unique event focusing on creativity and the arts. From recreation of the crusades with hand puppets to a play depicting the life of a real estate appraiser in Palestine, this event offers something for everyone.
- Date
- SAT, SEP. 30- SUN, NOV. 12, 2017
- Time
- VARIOUS
- Location
- Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre, Owlspot Theater, Minami Ikebukuro Park, PARADISE AIR, and more
- Fee
- Various
Late Summer Feels
Firework Aquarium by Naked
Enjoy the last bit of summer feels at this firework-themed aquarium produced by Naked, one of the most popular creative groups in Japan. In addition to colorful lights and soothing sounds of nature and music, projection mapping will make the aquarium experience one like no other. Bring your friends, family, and partners to the nighttime dolphin show for a memorable last touch of summer.
- Date
- NOW THROUGH SUN, OCT. 1, 2017
- Time
- 10 A.M. -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)
© Photo by Iwasaki Takahiro Out of DisorderEco Art
Mori Art Museum Collection: Recycle & Build
The “scrap-and-build” approach is a common Japanese tradition of reusing whatever possible to avoid creating waste. This exhibition shows the works of three Japanese artists who strive to reexamine how recycling everyday objects can change our city life.
- Date
- NOW THROUGH MON, OCT. 23, 2017
- Time
- 10 A.M.-10 P.M. (TUESDAYS UNTIL 5 P.M.)
- Location
- MORI ART MUSEUM, 53/F ROPPONGI HILLS MORI TOWER, 6-10-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
- Fee
- ¥1,000 (ADULTs), ¥500 (STUDENTs)
Kanpai To The Weekend
Odaiba Oktoberfest 2017
The largest beer festival in Japan celebrates its 15th anniversary, inviting all for a well-deserved toast under the clear blue sky in Odaiba this weekend. As usual, around 10 vendors will be selling a good selection of Germany's finest brews along with an exquisite selection of wursts, pretzels and other German nibbles. There will also be live music and shows to entertain the crowd.
- Date
- FRI, SEP. 29- MON, OCT. 9, 2017
- Time
- 4 P.M.- 10 P.M., 11 A.M.-10 P.M. (WEEKEND AND HOLIDAYS)
- Location
- ODAIBA SYMBOL PROMENADE PARK. A MINUTE WALK FROM TOKYO TELEPORT STATION (RINKAI LINE)
- Fee
- FREE
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