Golden Week is right around the corner, so get your pen and weekly diary out and take note of these exciting events happening over this week. From an art market and a hobby show to major food festivals, Tokyo and its surrounding cities will be steaming hot this week! Enjoy!
All That Jazz
Online Event: Jazz Auditoria
Get your groove on at the highly anticipated online jazz celebration. Click on by for live performances by Blue Note Tokyo All-Star Orchestra, Cuban Neo-soul artist Dayme Arocena, and other passionate musicians from the capital and beyond. The best part of it is it’s free for all. See program schedule for specific times.
Date: Fri, Apr. 29-Sat, Apr.30, 2021
Time: 5 p.m.-11:30 p.m.
Location: ONLINE (SEE “MORE INFO” LINK) - Map
Fee: Free!
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: JAZZ FANS, MUSIC LOVERS, COUPLES
40th Anniversary
Komogomo Art Market
Komogomo is an art exhibition organized by young graduates from Tokyo University of the Arts. The event provides young artists an opportunity to exhibit their works of art in all forms. Visitors are able to learn and interact with a number of exhibitions as well as purchase creations that catch their eye.
Date: FRI, APR. 29-SUN, MAY 1, 2022
Time: 10 A.M. - 5:30 P.M.
Location: UENO ONSHI PARK FOUNTAIN SQUARE, 5-6 UENOKOEN, TAITO, TOKYO - Map
Fee: FREE!
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: ARTISTS, SOLO, FRIENDS, FAMILY
Jurassic Shibuya
Dino-A-Live: Dino Safari
Hop on a safari ride into Jurassic Park this weekend. Using realistic dino-tronic technology, dinosaurs such as T-rex and Triceratops will literally come to life in Shibuya. Talk about a thrill of a lifetime.
Date: Wed, Apr. 27- Sun, May 8, 2022
Time: VARIOUS (CHECK WEBSITE)
Location: Shibuya Hikarie 9F, Hikarie Hall A, Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo - Map
Fee: From ¥4,200
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: DINO LOVERS, KIDS, FRIENDS, FAMILY
Just Keep Swimming
Koinobori Tokyo Tower
Watch Koinobori take over the best of Tokyo Tower at 333 meters height. Koinobori, also known as Carp Streamer, is a traditional decoration used to celebrate children and livelihood. An absolute stunning sight to see for the day and night.
Date: FRI, APR. 29-Sun, May 8, 2022
Time: ANY TIME
Location: Tokyo Tower, 4-2-8 Shibakoen, Minato, Tokyo - Map
Fee: Free!
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: INSTAGRAMMERS, PHOTOGRAPHERS, FAMILIES
Discover Your Passion
Japan Hobby Show 2022
Pick a new hobby or get to know the latest trends in the one you're already worshipping at this massive fair dedicated to all interests human beings can ever have. Over 750 booths will be exhibiting crafts and know-hows in a number of fields, including quilt, gardening, scrapbooking, painting and more.
Date: WED, Apr. 27-FRI, Apr. 29, 2022
Time: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Location: Tokyo Big Sight West Hall 1-4, 3-11-1 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo - Map
Fee: From ¥1,500
Info: Recommended for: Friends, Solo dates, People in search of a new hobby
Tasty And Spicy As Hell
Umakara Gourmet Festival
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.
Date: Sat, Apr. 30-Wed, May. 4, 2022
Time: 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
Location: HIBIYA PARK, 1-2 Hibiyakoen, Chiyoda, Tokyo - Map
Fee: Free entry
Info: Recommended for: Foodies, Spicy food fans, Couples, Friends
Meat Heaven
Niku Fes Tokyo (Meat Festival)
The popular Niku Festival (Meat Festival) brings together around 20 well-known meat restaurants from across Japan and lets visitors try their best dishes. Besides delicious and savory meat for you to try, there will also be about 30 stalls with craft beer and confectionery goods to maximize your indulgence. The event is so popular that it gathers over five million visitors per year. If the killer combo of meat and beer is not enough for you, there will also be live performances by various artists.
Date: THU, Apr. 28-SUN, May 8, 2022
Time: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. (From 12 p.m. on Apr. 28)
Location: Odaiba Event Space, 1-1-16 AOMI, KOTO-KU, TOKYO - Map
Fee: Free entry
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: Foodies, COUPLES, FRIENDS, FAMILIES
Beer It On
Odaiba Spring Oktoberfest
Craving for beer and sausages? The iconic German festival is coming back to Symbol Promenade Park this spring! Enjoy a weekend full of imported German beer and live music. Eat, drink and sing your heart away — no one's gonna hear you anyways!
Date: THU, Apr. 28-SUN, May 8, 2022
Time: 4 p.m.-9:30 p.m. (From 11 a.m. on Apr. 28)
Location: Symbol Promenade Park, 1-1 Aomi, Koto, Tokyo - Map
Fee: ¥500
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: Foodies, COUPLES, FRIENDS
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