This Week(End): Tokyo Area Events For September 9-10

Tokyo takes another step into autumn as the weather cools down, which means we have a rush of last minute summer events on the agenda! Mark your dates for a massive fashion event in the heart of the city, a pool fun, a wind chime shrine visit, a spicy food festival, a rare photo exhibition, and lastly a major charity event at Tokyo Tower!

Fashion Fiesta

Vogue Fashion's Night Out

Fashionistas from all around Tokyo gather out every year to attend this massive one night-limited Japan franchise of the global event by Vogue. Aimed to celebrate fashion, participating stores in the Omotesando, Aoyama, and Harajuku area will wow the crowd with unique sales, giveaways, and special events. In the opening ceremony, Vogue Japan models will be putting on a show — that is not to miss on! Special attendance by key Japanese celebrities is also on the agenda.

Date

SAT, SEP. 9, 2017

Time

4 p.m.-10 P.M.

Location

SPACE O OMOTESANDO HILLS MAIN BUILDING B3F, 4-12-10 JINGUMAE, SHIBUYA-KU, TOKYO

Fee

FREE

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Climb for the Good

TELL Tokyo Tower Climb

Support TELL, one of Japan’s leading mental health non-profit organization group, by waking up early for a morning climb up the Tokyo Tower. September 10 is also known as World Suicide Prevention Day, and by participating in this event, anyone can help make a change in this world. Prizes will be offered for the fastest climber as well as for the best dressed. The Savvy Team will also be there, so come meet us!

Date

SUN, SEP. 10, 2017

Time

8:30 a.m.-11 A.M.

Location

TOKYO TOWER, 4-2-8 SHIBAKOEN, MINATO, TOKYO

Fee

¥4,000 (ADULT), ¥2500 (4 TO 13 YEARS OLD), ¥15,000 (CORPORATE CUP TEAM), Free for watching and cheering

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© Photo by Osamu Sato

Life 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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Last Summer Splash

Pool Wai at Yomiuri Land

What is summer without a swim in the pool? If you and your kids missed the chance of some water slide fun this summer, hurry to Yomiuri Land and catch up! Enjoy special events, in addition to a water stage show and the famous Pool Wai water sliders. From a beach wave pool to a diving pool, your full summer package is guaranteed here.

Date

NOW THROUGH SUN, SEP. 10, 2017

Time

WEEKENDS FROM 9 A.M.-5 P.M.

Location

YOMIURI LAND, 4015-1 YANOKUCHI, INAGI-shi, TOKYO

Fee

¥3,200 (ADULT), ¥2,100 (3 TO 12 YEARS OLD)

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The Essence of Tokyo In Frame

Gui Martinez x Powered By Tokyo: A Short Film and Photo Essay

Come be a witness of the unexplored beauty of Tokyo, seen by the Canadian cinematographer and founder of the 3rd Culture Kids Production Company Gui Martinez during his voyage across Japan on his motorcycle. In the venue, enjoy the photo exhibition as well as a short film screening, capturing the way dynamic individuals in the modern yet authentic city of Tokyo beautifully interact with each other.

Date

NOW THROUGH FRI, SEP. 15, 2017

Time

Noon-8 P.M.

Location

DEUS EX MACHINA HARAJUKU, 3-29-5 JINGUMAE, SHINJUKU, TOKYO

Fee

FREE

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Spice Up Your Summer

Gekikara Gourmet Festival 2017

Find how much spice you need in your life at this festival of everything from ultra hot curry rice to ramen, spicy chicken and the like served to you by prominent cooks from all over the world. Held for the 5th consecutive year, the third and last session for this summer will take place this weekend. Make the last of your summer extra hot!

Date

TUE, SEP.5 TO SUN, SEP. 10, 2017

Time

11 A.M.-9 P.M.

Location

SHINJUKU OKUBO PARK, 2-43 KABUKICHO, SHINJUKU-KU, TOKYO

Fee

FREE ENTRY

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The Sound of Love

Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine Wind Chime Festival

Spend a romantic yukata day out with your significant other at Hikawa Shrine, also known as the “Love Shrine”. This summer, the shrine is decorated with over two thousand wind chimes under the theme of “enmusubi”, a term meaning ‘to join together’. Feel the love in the air while enjoying the soothing harmony of colorful wind chimes which are the beauty of Japanese tradition.

Date

NOW THROUGH SUN, SEP. 10, 2017

Time

9 A.M.-9 P.M.

Location

KAWAGOE HIKAWA SHRINE, 2-11-3 MIYASHITAMACHI, KAWAGOE, SAITAMA

Fee

FREE

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Lager & Ales

Hibiya Oktoberfest

Get ready for some foam floating, stage dancing, and lots of sausage eating — the Hibiya Octoberfest is back! As usual, there will be a great selection of Germany's finest brews along with an exquisite selection of wursts, pretzels and other German nibbles, as well as live stages and shows. Always a fun event to attend, though expect some crowds for sure!

Date

Now through SUN, SEPT. 10, 2017

Time

4 P.M.-10 P.M (WEEKDAYS), 11 A.M.-10 P.M. (WEEKENDS)

Location

HIBIYA PARK FOUNTAIN AREA, 1-2 HIBIYAKOEN, CHIYODA-KU, TOKYO

Fee

FREE ADMISSION (THE REST DEPENDS ON YOU)

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Feel The Breeze

Afro-American Caribbean Festival

Come join the African-American and Caribbean comminuty for a fun festival bringing some exciting cultural highlights. There will be food, drinks, dances, a market to browse through for interior and food goodies, and even a dance show.

Date

Sat, Sept. 9 - Sun, Sept. 10, 2017

Time

11 a.m.-8 p.m. (Sat), 10 a.m.-7 p.m.(Sun)

Location

Yoyogi Park Keyaki Street, 2-1 Yoyogi Kamizono-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Fee

Free

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