As the autumn leaves slowly start to reach their peak its as good of a time as any to spend your week outdoors. From the bright yellow trees that line the streets of Hachioji to culinary festivals like All Nippon Bussanten and the Brazil Festival you don't have to leave central Tokyo to make the most out of your weekend.
Seasonal Delights
Hachioji Ginkgo Festival
Enjoy this ginkgo festival this weekend, the Hachioji edition welcomes visitors to a splendid scenery of the yellow leaves, various stage performances and parades by local dance teams. There will also be a number of booths selling goodies to support the disaster-affected Tohoku region. Of course, good food and drinks are offered as well.
Date: SAT, NOV. 19-SUN, NOV. 20, 2022
Time: 9 A.M.-5 P.M. (SAT), 9 A.M.-4:30 P.M. (SUN)
Location: AROUND HACHIOJI STATION - Map
Fee: FREE!
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: FRIENDS, FAMILIES, COUPLES
All-You-Can-Eat Japan
All Nippon Bussanten
Food, food, and more food. From Okinawa’s dragon fruit curry to Nara’s minced beef steak cutlets, here you can eat till you drop! Bringing over 150 thousand visitors and 360 exhibitors last year, this event aims to revitalize Japan's rural areas by offering their best food selections in the heart of Tokyo. If you love Japanese food, you won't want to miss this event.
Date: FRI, NOV. 18-SUN, NOV. 20, 2022
Time: 10 A.M.-7 P.M.
Location: IKEBUKURO SUNSHINE CITY HALL A AND B, 3-1 HIGASHI-IKEBUKURO, TOSHIMA-KU, TOKYO - Map
Fee: FREE ENTRY
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: FRIENDS, FAMILY, COUPLES, FOODIES
A Taste Of Sea
Japan Fisherman's Festival
Sushi, sashimi... you'll find it all here. Held for the seventh year, this festival celebrates fresh seafood by inviting top chefs and exhibitors from across Japan to set up stalls selling their best marine products. Also on the agenda are special entertainment events, including stage performances and presentations.
Date: THU, NOV. 17 - SUN, NOV. 20, 2022
Time: 11 A.M.-9 P.M. (THU, FRI), 10 A.M.-9 P.M. (SAT), 10 A.M.-6 P.M. (SUN)
Location: HIBIYA PARK, HIBIYA KOEN, CHIYODA-KU, TOKYO - Map
Fee: FREE!
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: FOODIES, FISH FANS, FAMILY, FRIENDS, COUPLES
Cultural Carnival
Brazil Festival
Celebrating Brazil's culture, cuisine and music at this weekend event. Expect a large crowd as it is one of the most popular cultural festivals in Yoyogi Park — for a good reason. Come enjoy the livliest of all dances, samba dancing!
Date: SAT, NOV. 19 - SUN, NOV. 20, 2022
Time: 10 A.M.- 9 P.M.
Location: 2-1 Yoyogikamizonocho, Shibuya City, Tokyo - Map
Fee: FREE!
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, COUPLES, FRIENDS, PEOPLE WHO WANT TO MAKE NEW FRIENDS FROM AROUND THE WORLD
Foreign Studies
Gaigosai Festival
The annual festival ran by the students of the Tokyo University of Foreign Studies is celebrating its 100th consecutive year! The event is all about embracing multiculturalism and allows you to travel around the world without a passport. The event is packed full of world cuisine and traditional music events.
Date: SAT, NOV. 19- WED, NOV. 23, 2022
Time: 10 A.M.-6 P.M.
Location: TOKYO UNIVERSITY OF FOREIGN STUDIES, 3-11-1, ASAHI, FUCHU, TOKYO - Map
Fee: FREE!
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: FOREIGN VISITORS, FAMILIES, FRIENDS, COUPLES
Tokyo, Tokyo, Tokyo
Brush and Lens: Glimpses of Tokyo
Come and view a joint art exhibit with paintings by Simon Dalby and photographs by Laura Mackinnon. This exhibit celebrates Tokyo in all its beauty. From cherry blossoms in Aoyama Cementary to early mornings in Roppongi, watch as these two artists try to capture the energy of one of the world's most iconic cities.
Date: SAT, NOV. 19 - SUN, NOV. 27, 2022
Time: 1 P.M. - 8 P.M. (SAT, SUN) 1 P.M. - 7 P.M. (THU, FRI) 1 P.M. - 6 P.M. (MON-WED)
Location: 2-27-3 Gohongi, Meguro City, Tokyo - Map
Fee: FREE
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: FRIENDS, ART LOVERS, COUPLES
Rosy Autumn Delights
Visit Stunning Rose Gardens In And Around Tokyo
Let your senses be overwhelmed by the fragrant and beautiful display of autumnal roses in the Kanto area.SavvyTGoky writer Elizabeth Sok introduce five rose gardens in the Tokyo area, each awash with vibrant colors and breathtaking fragrances that make roses a lovely symbol of Japan’s beautiful fall season.
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Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: FRIENDS, FAMILIES, COUPLES
Enjoy The Best Of The Season
Great Spots For Autumn Cocktails In Tokyo 2022
The fall season is no time to be shy about clichés, whether it’s cozy sweaters, warming spices, brisk walks amidst fiery foliage—or innovative cocktails.Whether it’s rich fruits or sophisticated smoky accents, here are suggestions for five bars in the metropolis whose menu offers a creative autumn twist.
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Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: FRIENDS, COUPLES
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