This Week: Tokyo Area Events for Jul. 31 – Aug. 6

This week there's a resurgence of even more summer festivals! From the Asagaya Tanabata Festival that's back after four long years to the Teganuma Kashiwa Fireworks show, it's even more of a reason to spend your weekends outdoors taking in all the best sights and bites that the season has to offer.

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Express Yourself

Tokyo Midtown Design Hub Kids Workshop 2023

Have your little ones tap into their creative side at Tokyo Midtown Design Hub. There'll be tons of workshops throughout the week so they can try all sorts of art forms using different mediums. Have them learn from seasoned artists, designers and art school students. Reservations are required and fees vary so be sure to sign up for ones that catch your eye!

Date

Sun Aug. 6 - Sat Aug. 12, 2023

Time

Various

Location

5F, 9-7-1 Midtown Tower, Akasaka, Minato City, Tokyo - Map

Fee

Various

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES WITH SMALL CHILDREN

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Traditional Dance Fiesta

Nakameguro Summer Matsuri 2023

If you enjoy Japanese summer festivals, the Nakameguro Matsuri is one you shouldn't miss. Featuring two of the most popular traditional Japanese dances, awaodori and yosakoi, this festival attracts over 20,000 people annually and is a fantastic downtown summer experience for everyone in the family. Wear your yukata and enjoy the loud drum sounds until late at night.

Date

SAT, AUG. 5 - SUN, AUG. 6, 2023

Time

5:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.

Location

2−17−14 Kamimeguro, Meguro City, Tokyo - Map

Fee

Free

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: FRIENDS, COUPLES AND FAMILIES

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Stars & Wishes

Asagaya Tanabata Matsuri 2023

Of the three best known Tanabata Festivals in Tokyo, the Asagaya Tanabata Matsuri attracts thousands of people with its colorful bamboo and large decorations inspired by recent events and well-known attractions. Shopping streets around JR Asagaya station will be displaying all the impressive decorations, and there will be food stalls aplenty! Don't miss the chance to explore the charming local neighborhood of Asagaya, known for its cute shops and cafes, as well.

Date

FRI, AUG 4 - TUE, AUG 8, 2023

Time

ALL DAY

Location

SHOPPING ARCADES NEAR ASAGAYA STATION, 1-35-18 ASAGAYA MINAMI, SUGINAMI-KU, TOKYO - Map

Fee

FREE!

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR FAMILY, FRIENDS, COUPLES, PHOTOGRAPHERS

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Sky Delights

Teganuma Kashiwa Fireworks 2023

Another major fireworks event, the Kashiwa fireworks is one of the biggest hanabi in Chiba, lighting up the sky with a whopping 13,000 fireworks in all shapes and styles. Enjoy the show with over 400,000 visitors from the Kanto region. It's sure to be a spectacular night.

Date

SAT, AUG. 5, 2023

Time

7 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.

Location

TEGANUMA, KASHIWA, 20-MIN WALK FROM KITA-KASHIWA STATION ON THE JR JOBAN LINE

Fee

FREE!

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR COUPLES, FAMILY, FRIENDS, PHOTOGRAPHERS

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Local Fests

Hachioji Festival 2023

Typically drawing crowds of around 800,000 people, the Hachioji Festival is one of the most popular local neighborhood summer festivals in the city. The night is filled with a range of fun attractions for couples and families such as geisha performances, taiko drummers, a lion dance, night markets, and a popular float parade.

Date

FRI, AUG 4-SUN, AUG 6, 2023

Time

AFTERNOON-9 P.M.

Location

AROUND HACHIOJI STATION - Map

Fee

FREE!

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, COUPLES, FRIENDS, MATSURI FANS

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Dress Code: All-White Cocktail

Grand Hyatt Tokyo's Soiree Blanche

Put your best white outfit on and join the most popular summer soiree in the city! There will be plenty of free-flowing champagne along with all-you-can-eat exquisite food and desserts, great upbeat music and quite a few photo ops. One of the best summer events in Tokyo—don't miss this fabulous evening!

Date

SAT, AUG. 5, 2023

Time

7 P.M.-10 P.M.

Location

2F GRAND HYATT TOKYO, 6-10-3 ROPPONGI, MINATO-KU, TOKYO - Map

Fee

¥13,200 (REGULAR PLAN), ¥9,350 (STANDING PLAN)

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: FRIENDS, COUPLES, GIRLS NIGHT OUT

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A Brief History in Abstraction

Abstraction: The Genesis and Evolution of Abstract Painting Cézanne, Fauvism, Cubism and on to Today

Belle Époque was a time in France that happened during a period of peace after World War I. It was during this time that artists felt inspired to create and thus different art forms were born and eventually so was abstraction. Visitors to this exhibit are guided through the history and evolution of the art form through the different paintings on display.

Date

Now through Sun, Aug. 20, 2023

Time

10 A.M. - 6 P.M.

Location

Artizon Museum, 1-7-2 Kyobashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo - Map

Fee

Tickets from ¥1,800

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© Photo by Nadila

Paintings, Photography And Motion Picture

Check Out the Latest Exhibits in the Tokyo Art Scene

The word “photography” has its origins in the Greek language, meaning “drawing with light.” In this week’s Tokyo Art Scene, we introduce three ongoing exhibitions that show the importance of “light” in art.

Date

VARIOUS

Location

VARIOUS

Fee

VARIOUS

Info

RECOMMENDED FOR: FRIENDS, COUPLES, PHOTOGRAPHERS

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