Spend the week attending the last few events of the season. As summer draws to a close, don't miss out on spectacular dance festivals, beer gardens and other attractions around Tokyo.
The City's Most Famous Dance Fest
Koenji Awa Odori
Another major dance event on the list this weekend, the annual Koenji Awa Odori is one of the largest of its kind in the capital. Come and see the nearly 170 teams dance the night away under traditional tunes and drums, forming a one-of-a-kind spectacular show! Be warned that the event this year has been moved to a concert hall and tickets must be purchased in advance.
Date: SAT, AUG. 27 - SUN, AUG. 28, 2022
Time: 11 A.M. - 8 P.M.
Location: 2-1-2 Koenjikita, Suginami City, Tokyo - Map
Fee: ¥5,500
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, FRIENDS, COUPLES
Move to the Rhythm
Harajuku Super Yosakoi Festival
Yosakoi, a traditional dance originating from Kochi prefecture, is an up-tempo powerful and empowering dance that will get you up and willing to join yourself. Also a competition, each team invests much into costumes, hair styles and, of course, performance originality, making one of the best sights for spectators interested in Japanese culture. One of the most famous festivals in Tokyo, the Harajuku Omotesando Super Yosakoi, gathers 106 teams this year — one of the largest ever! Warning: expect some crowds, but don't miss out on this one!
Date: Sat, Aug. 27-Sun, Aug. 28, 2022
Time: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Location: Various stages near Harajuku: Harajuku Omotesando, Meiji Jingu Shrine, Yoyogi park, Keyaki avenue in front of NHK
Fee: Free
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, FRIENDS, COUPLES
City Breeze
Midtown Summer 2022
Tokyo Midtown once again shows us what it's like to be the coolest event organizer in a city that already has it all. This summer, stop by at Midtown in Roppongi for an experience of traditional Japanese summertime right in the heart of Tokyo: From a digital art space surrounded by mist at night to foot bathing in a brook to windchime-filled walls and cafes. A great place to bring friends to if they're visiting you in town.
Date: FRI, JUL. 15-SUN, AUG. 28, 2022
Time: DIGITAL ART GARDEN: 5 P.M.-11 P.M., FOG: 3 P.M.-11 P.M.
Location: TOKYO MIDTOWN, 9-7-1 AKASAKA, MINATO-KU, TOKYO - Map
Fee: FREE!
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: FRIENDS, FAMILIES, COUPLES
Summer Cheers!
Ikebukuro Beer Garden
Rise high above the urban heat and concrete to the top floor of the Parco department store, and enjoy its summer beer garden, accompanied with a gorgeous overview of the city. Choose between a variety of party food sets, lots of beer, wine, whisky and other goodies to satisfy your appetite and thirst. Note: these places get crowded, so we highly recommend a reservation in advance.
Date: Now through Sun, SEP. 25, 2022
Time: 4 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. (weekdays), 11 A.M. to 10:30 p.m.(weekends & holidays)
Location: 1-28-2 Minamiikebukuro, Toshima City, Tokyo - Map
Fee: Starts from ¥3,900
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: FRIENDS, COUPLES
Splash Around
Children's Water Park
Spend an hour or two having your little ones cool off at the Tokyo Dome City Children's Water Park.There are four different types of attractions from a bubble area to water slides it'll be a fun summer afternoon to remember.
Date: Sat, Jul. 16 - Sun, Sep. 4, 2022
Time: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Location: 1-3-61 Koraku, Bunkyo City, Tokyo - Map
Fee: ¥1,400
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN
Digital Art Under A New Light
Tokyo Art Scene: Digital Art
The history of digital art can be traced back to the 1980s. As technology continues to advance alongside the Internet, the meaning of art has evolved and altered our breadth of visual perception. For the following exhibits, we’ll go on a journey of seeing the different ongoing computer-generated art exhibitions at Teien Metropolitan Art Museum, GMO Digital Museum and Ginza 456.
Date: VARIOUS
Time: VARIOUS
Location: VARIOUS
Fee: VARIOUS
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: ART LOVERS, FAMILIES, FRIENDS, COUPLES
No Gym, No Problem
Try Some Fun At-Home Workouts
Stay fit indoors and have fun while doing it! Working out at home doesn't have to be repetitive pushups and situps, try any (or all) of these creative at-home ways to stay active in style. See “more info” link.
Date: WHENEVER YOU WANT
Time: ANY TIME
Location: HOME
Fee: FREE!
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: EVERYONE, HEALTH JUNKIES
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Date: ALL DAY
Time: ANYTIME
Location: ANYWHERE
Fee: FREE
Info: RECOMMENED FOR: Experienced freelance writers
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