The weather promises to be perfect and the cherry blossoms are now officially in full bloom, so this weekend is all 'bout that sakura. Go out and explore the city's best sights through hanami, music and festivals.
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Online Event: Tell Pub Quiz
Tell, Japan’s international community helping to address the country’s growing mental health care needs, is holding its monthly Pub Quiz online. Get your team and team name ready, and be prepared to chat with your team members via a messaging app like LINE, FB messenger, Whatsapp etc.! Donate to Tell for suicide prevention and mental health care in Japan while you're at it.
Date: WED, APR. 6, 2022
Time: FROM 8 P.M.
Location: ONLINE (ZOOM)
Fee: FREE! (DONATIONS WELCOME)
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: GROUP OF FRIENDS, COUPLES, QUIZZERS
Dogs' Paradise
Wan Wan Carnival
Famous for its profound love of the man's best friend, Japan has its own mega (in size and popularity) event dedicated to dogs and their lovers. Bring your furry friend along and enjoy two full days of dog runs, performances, professional photo shoots, dog food and unique items on sale, dog cafes and more!
Date: SAT, APR. 9-SUN, APR. 10, 2022
Time: 10 A.M.-5 P.M.
Location: YOYOGI PARK, 2-1 YOYOGIKAMIZONOCHO, SHIBUYA-KU, TOKYO - Map
Fee: FREE!
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: DOG LOVERS
Park Live House
Pipes Of Piece
With so many talented musicians, it’s such a waste for them to be buried undergrown in live houses. This event allows everyone to enjoy wonderful music in the pleasant open-air free of charge. Grab some friends and a cozy blanket for a sweet city chill out!
Date: THU, APR. 7, 2022
Time: 2 P.M.-4 P.M.
Location: YOYOGI PARK, 2-1 YOYOGIKAMIZONOCHO, SHIBUYA-KU, TOKYO
Fee: FREE!
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: MUSIC LOVERS, CONCERT FANS, FRIENDS, FAMILY, COUPLES
Cultural Festivities
Tokyo Thingyan Festival 2022
Every year in April, Myanmar holds a traditional New Year's Festival during which all evil and bad luck from the previous year is washed away when festival participants are covered in water. While Tokyo's version of the festival won't pour water on visitors, it's a fun event that celebrates Myanmar's culture through traditional performances, music, food, drinks and handmade crafts to take back home. If you're going to Yoyogi Park for the sakura, stop by — it's definitely worth it!
Date: SUN, APR. 10, 2022
Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Location: Hibiya Park, 1 Hibiyakoen, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo - Map
Fee: Free!
Info: Recommended for: Myanmar nationals living in Japan, Foodies, Families, Couples, Friends
Seasonal Blossoms
Hanami Picnics Across The City
Grab your camera, a picnic mat, a few drinks and tasty nibbles, and head to any of the famous hanami spots in the capital, namely Shinjuku Gyoen, Ueno Park, Yoyogi Park, Showa Memorial Park, Sumida River, Meguro River, Chidorigafuchi and Inokashira Park, where you'll be able to enjoy the sakura in full bloom! Last but not least, the 15-meter high famous weeping cherry in Rikugien will also be at its best for the public as it is lit up in the evening for a magical viewing experience.
Date: ALL WEEK
Time: WHENEVER YOU LIKE!
Location: VARIOUS
Fee: VARIED
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, COUPLES, FRIENDS, FOODIES, SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCERS
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
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
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