This week is for exploring the different events happening all across town. From great meals at the Taiwan Festival to spending your evenings listening to the most talented jazz artists, there’s so much to do and what better time than now?
Craft Your Life
Japan Hobby Show
Pull your sleeves up and keep your hands busy at the Japan Hobby Show. You can expand your interests by exploring different hobbies such as gardening and other arts and crafts. A great event for those who are looking for handmade goods or are interested in taking on a few do-it-yourself workshops.
- date
- Thu, Apr. 27- Sat, Apr. 29, 2023
- time
- 10am- 5pm
- Location
- Tokyo Big Sight, 3-11-1 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo – Map
- Fees
- ¥1,500
- Info
- Recommended for: Couples, Friends
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Pray For The World
Meiji Shrine Grand Spring Festival
Immerse yourself in prayer for tranquility and peace at one of the biggest spring rituals at Meiji Shrine. Presenting many traditional shinto art performances and prayer offerings including Kagura (Sacred Dance) and Noh and Kyogen (Japanese Theatre), this festival will give you a glimpse of life in the imperial court.
- date
- Sat, Apr. 30-Wed, May 3, 2023
- time
- Various
- Location
- Meiji Shrine, 1-1 Yoyogikamizonocho, Shibuya, Tokyo – Map
- Fees
- Free
- Info
- Recommended for: Families, Couples, Friends
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The Sound of Smooth Jazz
Jazz Auditoria 2023
Celebrate International Jazz Day with a three-day free concert in Chiyoda Ward. Organized by Blue Note Tokyo, the festival features some of Japan’s leading jazz acts. Whether you watch its online broadcast or hear it in person, expect to sample performances by Takuya Kuroda, Fujiwara Sakura and Mei Inoue and many others!
- date
- Fri, Apr. 28- Sun, Apr. 30, 2023
- time
- Various
- Location
- Waterras Common gallery, 2-101-101 Kanda Awajicho, Chiyoda City, Tokyo – Map
- Fees
- Free (Reservations required)
- Info
- Recommended for: Couples, Friends, Music lovers
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Spring Festival
Taiwan Festival 2023
Head over to Tokyo Skytree Town over the course of April and early May and see the area physically transformed into a mini Taiwan, inviting visitors to explore the region’s best in food, culture and arts. Expect exciting performances, amazing food, drinks and numerous festive events!
- date
- NOW THROUGH SUN, MAY 7, 2023
- time
- 11am-9pm
- Location
- 4F, 1-1-2 Oshiage, Sumida City, Tokyo – Map
- Fees
- Free
- Info
- Recommended for: Families, Couples, Friends, Foodies, Instagrammers, People who love Taiwan
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© Photo by theater-orb.com
Musicals: Matilda
Daiwa House presents The Royal Shakespeare Company Production in Matilda The Musical. Sing along to songs about Matilda, a special little girl who navigates a world where grown ups make all the rules. Find out how she discovers how to even the odds and sets herself free.
- date
- Sat, Mar. 25 – Sat, May 6, 2023
- time
- VARIES
- Location
- Shibuya Hikarie 11F, 2-21-1 Shibuya, Shibuya City, Tokyo – Map
- Fees
- From ï¿¥5,000
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, FRIENDS, COUPLES
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The Next Best Thing To Sakura
Chichibu Shibazakura 2023
Head to Hitsujiyama Park in Chichibu for an alternative, yet equally mesmerizing hanami experience: shibazakura, or moss phlox. The annual Chichibu Shibazakura Festival features some 400,000 fully bloomed moss phlox arranged in various shapes and swirls that stretch over four acres of the Shibazakura Hill, creating a scene right out of a painting. The festival runs until May, but the sooner you go the better!
- date
- Now through-Sun, MAY 7, 2023
- time
- 8AM-5PM
- Location
- HITSUJIYAMA PARK, 6360 OMIYA, CHICHIBU, SAITAMA PREFECTURE – Map
- Fees
- ¥300 (GENERAL) FREE (UNDER 16)
- Info
- RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, COUPLES, FRIENDS, INSTAGRAMMERS
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© Photo by Nadila
A Stroll Through The Urban District
Tokyo Art Scene: Free Galleries in Roppongi Worth The Visit
Roppongi is home to large and established art museums including the famous Mori Art Museum and The National Art Center, Tokyo. However, these trips often demand hours of your time. For those looking for short stops in their weekend plans or lunch breaks can visit these free galleries.
- date
- Various
- Location
- Various
- Fees
- Various
- Info
- Recommended for:
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Steps To Nailing That Trendy Spring Look
5 Trending Japanese Makeup Products for Spring 2023
The sun is shining, the birds are chirping and the flowers are blooming! Let’s greet the warm weather by upgrading your makeup routine. Here are Tokyo’s top five makeup trends to keep on your radar for this spring 2023.
- date
- Various
- Location
- Various
- Fees
- Various
- Info
- Recommended for:
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