This week, before the hanami picnics fully kick in, enjoy a walk in the park, work on your fitness and social skills, or enjoy an artistic day full of blossoms. Have an awesome week!
Acceptance and Inclusion
Buddy Walk Tokyo 2022
Buddy Walk Tokyo 2022 can be watched as an online stream. The stream will feature multiple performances and live talk shows that convey World Down Syndrome Day, an ideal activity to entertain your kids while sensibilizing them to the cause. The event aims to create a society where everyone can share the joy of being born to live in this world.
Date: SAT, MAR. 19, 2022
Time: 1 P.M.-3 P.M.
Location: YOYOGI PARK KEYAKI STREET, 2-1 YOYOGI KAMIZONO-CHO, SHIBUYA-KU, TOKYO - Map
Fee: FREE!
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: EVERYONE, ESPECIALLY FAMILIES WITH KIDS
Cheer And Run
Shibuya Omotesando Women's Run
Based in the stylish pocket of Shibuya, the Omotesando Women's Run has become one of Tokyo’s most popular running events. Held annually, around 5,000 participants get together to enjoy the freedom of running through the Shibuya streets that are usually overrun with cars. Though the registration for this event is already closed, it’s worth making your way there just to enjoy the festivities and cheer the participants.
Date: Sun, Mar. 20, 2022
Time: From 9 a.m.
Location: Yoyogi Park Amphitheater Plaza, 2-1 Yoyogikamizonocho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo - Map
Fee: Free (to watch and cheer)
Info: Recommended for: Friends, Women, Families
Magical Sakura
Sakura Festival Nihonbashi
Nihonbashi has a mission to become the capital's coolest sakura viewing venue and, we must say, it's getting quite close. This festival features a series of sakura-themed events: from projection mapping, light-up, sakura-special food and drink menus and more! A must-see is the Nihonbashi Sakura Gate—a magical entry to the area, which has the entire street turned into a sakura-filled river, with a sky of countless sakura-colored strips of paper. As a measure against coronavirus, some events might get canceled, please check their website for more information.
Date: FRI, MAR. 18-SUN, APR. 10, 2022
Time: VARIES UPON EVENT
Location: NIHONBASHI AREA, 2-2-1 NIHONBASHI MUROMACHI, CHUO-KU, TOKYO - Map
Fee: FREE!
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: PHOTOGRAPHERS, FAMILIES, FRIENDS, AND COUPLES
Champagne Over Sakura
Midtown Blossom
For a more upscale hanami experience head to Tokyo Midtown's spacious garden where champagne and special sakura-inspired meal plans prepared by chefs will be served throughout the day in a setting coming straight from a Manhattan movie scene.
Date: FRI, MAR. 18-SUN, APR. 17, 2022
Time: 9:30 a.m.-12 a.m.
Location: Tokyo Midtown Garden, area alongside Sakura Avenue - Map
Fee: VARIED
Info: Recommended for: Girls' Day Out, Friends, Couples
Blooming Entertainment
Sakura Aquarium By Naked
Produced by digital art masters Naked Inc, the team behind the ultra-popular show Flowers by Naked, this high-tech aquarium will be glowing in a variety of cherry blossom-inspired audiovisual programs and projection mapping played during the day and later in the evening. The entire aquarium will be celebrating the arrival of spring and there's really no other indoor event as Instagrammable as this one.
Date: NOW THROUGH SUN, APR. 17, 2022
Time: 10 A.M.-10 P.M.
Location: MAXELL AQUA PARK SHINAGAWA, 4-10-30 TAKANAWA, MINATO-KU, TOKYO (INSIDE SHINAGAWA PRINCE HOTEL) - Map
Fee: ¥2,300 (ADULTS)
Info: Recommended for: Couples, Instagrammers
Romantic Sakura
Tokyo Tower's City Light Fantasia
If you can't wait for the real cherry blossoms, take a tour to Tokyo Tower which has staged a special spring mapping projection of sakura in full bloom against the Tokyo night sky. A truly romantic experience, this is a place to go to impress your significant other (or your Instagram followers).
Date: Now through Sun, May 15, 2022
Time: 6:30 p.m.-10:50 p.m.
Location: Tokyo Tower, 4-2-8 Shibakoen, Minato City, Tokyo - Map
Fee: ¥1,200 (To access the Main Deck)
Info: Recommended for: Couples, Instagrammers
Blooming Carpet
Nanohana Festival
If you need a break from the busy city life, plan a day trip to this park where you will find some 5,000 square meters of blooming yellow nanohana (rape blossoms in English), forming a spectacular scene for your eyes and mind. Shops nearby are selling flower-inspired pizzas and other goodies, too!
Date: NOW THROUGH MON, MARCH 21, 2022
Time: 9:30 A.M.-5 P.M.
Location: SOLEIL FARM, NAGAI 4-CHOME, YOKOSUKA, KANAGAWA - Map
Fee: FREE!
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, KIDS, COUPLES, FLOWER PHOTOGRAPHERS, FRIENDS
Seasonal Blossoms
Hanami Picnics At Home
Following a number of cold weeks, the sakura around the city has finally started to begin to bloom. Although in most areas it may still be a little early, walking around in search of the cities secret sakura spots is a fun way to spend the weekend. Head to the store on your way home and prepare yourself a home hanami picnic with some sakura snacks and hanami decorations.
Date: THROUGHOUT MARCH 2022
Time: WHENEVER YOU LIKE!
Location: VARIOUS
Fee: VARIED
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, COUPLES, FRIENDS, FOODIES, SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCERS
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