From anime celebrations and markets, to sports in the park with the family and outdoor sakura events, this weekend is all about celebrating nature and the roots of our existence and happiness. Enjoy the long break!
Kawaii!
Anime Japan 2022
Loved all over the world, this event is everything anime. One of Japan's biggest anime conventions, Anime Japan exhibits many of the country's most beloved anime shows and manga comics and how they are made/produced. This year's theme is 'rock,' and you’ll see your favorite characters dressing up to coordinate. They recommend you to do the same!
Date: SAT, MAR. 26 - SUN, MAR. 27, 2022
Time: 9 A.M. - 5 P.M.
Location: TOKYO BIG SIGHT, 3 -11-1 ARIAKE, KOTO-KU, TOKYO - Map
Fee: ¥2,300 (PRE-PURCHASED) ¥2,600 (AT THE GATE) FREE (UNDER 12)
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: FRIENDS, ANIME OTAKU
Treasure Market
Akasaka's Antique Market
A classy flea market for those of you who are interested in digging up some unique vintage pieces. Here you can find one-of-a-kind jewellery and home decor items you won’t see elsewhere. Enjoy a Sunday full of bargains and treasure hunting. There will also be food trucks located near the venue just in case your stomach rumbles.
Date: SUN, MARCH 27, 2022
Time: 11 A.M. - 5 P.M.
Location: ARK MORI BUILDING, 1-12-32 AKASAKA, MINATO-KU, TOKYO - Map
Fee: FREE!
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, FRIENDS, TREASURE HUNTERS
Sport Day
Tokyo Outside Festival 2022
Organized annually since 2013, the Tokyo Outside Festival is one of the largest outdoor family events in Tokyo. It features a wide array of outdoor activities and workshops for the kids, including “treeing,” a new take on tree climbing, bungee/trampoline jumping and, strider bike rides. There will also be food booths and outlet stalls. It’s a great place to play, experience, shop and eat outside while enjoying the sunny weather. Worth mentioning–it’s also free!
Date: SAT, MAR. 26 - SUN, MAR. 27, 2022
Time: 9:30 A.M. - 5 P.M. (SAT), 9:30 A.M.–3:30 P.M. (SUN)
Location: SHINJUKU CHUO PARK, AT THE BACK OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS (NEAR TOCHOMAE STATION, EXIT 5) - Map
Fee: FREE!
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, FRIENDS, ATHLETES AND GYM JUNKIES
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious
Musical: Mary Poppins
Everyone's favorite wonderwoman nanny takes the stage in this Japanese adaptation of the famous Broadway musical Mary Poppins. Come and sing along with the cast of this supercalifragilisticexpialidocious musical adventure.
Date: NOW THROUGH SUN, MAY 8, 2022
Time: Various. See website
Location: Tokyu Theatre Orb, Shibuya Hikarie 11th Floor 2-21-1 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo - Map
Fee: ¥4,500-¥14,000
Info: Recommended for: Families, Friends, Couples, Musical lovers
Photo Exhibition
Changing Ruins Exhibition 2022
Ruins and abandoned houses are often viewed as dark, haunted or decaying places. This photo exhibition, however, will instead focus on the beauty of ruins in a bid to change your mind about these locations. This exhibition is a great way to experience breathtaking beauty that sleeps among silence. The exhibition will also feature a special video booth where the ruins will be projected on the walls to allow for the realistic sensation of actually being there.
Date: FRI, MAR. 11-SUN, APR. 3, 2022
Time: 11 A.M TO 7 P.M.
Location: TODAYS GALLERY STUDIO 5F , 5-27-6 ASAKUSABASHI TAITO-KU, TOKYO - Map
Fee: ¥600 (UNDER 3 Y.O. FREE)
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: FRIENDS, COUPLES, ARTISTS
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
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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