The best events, activities, and exhibitions held this week / weekend in Tokyo
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Tokyo in Japan offers endless activities for local and tourist people. There are many happenings in various cities, from sports events, art exhibitions, theatrical performances, and musical concerts to cultural festivals and seasonal food-related events. People can enjoy the annual celebration of all seasons in Japan, particularly in Tokyo, from the historic temples to the modern technologies.
Tokyo is the largest city and one of Japan’s most famous tourist destinations. It is a dynamic and bustling metropolis getaway where you can experience unique events and modern attractions like the renowned tourist spot Tokyo Disneyland and Disney Sea, the Tokyo Tower, Skytree, and the historical temples of Asakusa. The other attractions in major cities in Tokyo have not yet been mentioned, such as Shibuya, Shinjuku, Ginza, Roppongi, Ueno, Odaiba, and many more, which show different aspects of Tokyo, from traditional to modern culture and technology.
Tokyo is truly the most lively city in Japan, where many significant events are held. If you are looking for things to do in Tokyo when visiting Japan, here you will read about some events happening in various cities in Tokyo. In this article, I will share ten events in Tokyo during this week, and I hope this will help you find some exciting events in Tokyo that you can enjoy.
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Winter culture in Japan
Before going to the list, let me explain a little bit about winter events in Japan. When we talk about winter, we usually refer to December through February. Winter is the season that ends the year and opens up the new year.
In Japanese culture, it is essential to finish up the current year and correctly welcome the new year. This involves many different personal and family-related activities. For example, on an individual level, many people like to clean up their house before welcoming the new year (this is not a regular clean-up but a thorough clean-up). Then, it is expected to decorate your house with things like Kadomatsu (門松) and Shimenawa (しめ縄), which are decorations that have their roots in Shintoism.
Many foods come into play during New years such as Toshikoshi Soba (年越し蕎麦), which you eat before the new year, and then Mochi (お餅) after welcoming the new year. Soba is a type of needle that breaks down relatively quickly, representing that all bad things from this year won’t continue until the new year.
Here are some articles about things to do during Winter in Japan.
▶︎Winter in Japan: 10 Best Things to Do in 2024-2025
▶︎10 Best Places to Visit in Japan in Winter 2024-2025
Now that you know a little bit about winter-related Japanese culture, here is the event list in Tokyo this week/weekend (December 23 to 29, 2024).
1. My Melody Cafe Heartful Party
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the character My Melody, a themed cafe My Melody a Heartful Party will be held in Tokyo featuring a theme of menus, illustrations, and limited edition items.
Event Period: December 12, 2024 to January 26, 2025
Location: BOX cafe&space Q Plaza Harajuku store
Official Website: https://mymelody-50th.theme-cafe.jp/
For more information check the following article!
▶︎My Melody Cafe in Japan 2024–2025
2. Tokyo Ukiyoe Immersive Art
The Ukiyoe Immersive Art is a unique exhibition using advanced technology by famous Ukiyo-e artists such as Katsushika Hokusai, Utagawa Hiroshige, and Kitagawa Utamaro showcasing 300 masterpieces a lively digital art exhibition of the Edo period.
Event Period: December 21, 2024 to March 31, 2025
Location: Terada Warehouse G1 Building
Official Website: https://www.ukiyoeimmersiveart.com/
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5 minutes walk from Tennozu Isle Station. |
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3. Tokyo Tower City Light FANTASIA (Winter 2024)
An annual winter event in Tokyo Tower featuring projection mapping with four season images and a beautiful view at night.
Event Period: November 12, 2024 to February 16, 2025
Location: Tokyo Tower
Official Website: https://www.tokyotower.co.jp/event/citylightfantasia2024winter/
<<Book Tokyo Tower Tickets online here!!>>
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10 minutes walk from Kamiyacho Station. |
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4. Light is Love: Diamond 60th Celebration
Yomiuriland is one of the popular amusement parks in Tokyo featuring breathtaking and fun rides. It offers colorful events this year from October to April next year with the theme of “Light is Love” where illumination is all over the park that brings happiness and relaxation to the visitor.
Event Period: October 24, 2024 to April 6, 2025
Location: Yumiuriland
Official Website: https://www.yomiuriland.com/en/jewellumination/
<<Book Yomiuriland Tickets Online HERE!!>>
For more information about this event, check out the following article!
▶︎Yomiuriland Jewellumination 2024-2025
5. Kimetsu no Yaiba Pillar Exhibition and Cafe
A special exhibition and cafe collaboration of the popular Japanese anime series Kimetsu no Yaiba featuring various exhibitions, artworks, displays of the most well-known characters, and a themed menu and drinks for each character.
Event Period: November 2, 2024 to March 2, 2025
Location: Creative Museum Tokyo
Official Website: https://kimetsu.com/hashiraten/
For more information about this event, check the following articles!
▶︎Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Exhibition 2024–2025
▶︎Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Exhibition Cafe
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3 minutes walk from Kyobashi Station. |
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6. Hello Kitty Exhibition
The Hello Kitty Exhibition at the Tokyo National Museum is a new themed event of the famous character Hello Kitty in celebration of their 50th anniversary. Featuring a wide range collection of artwork, display, accessories, memorabilia, figurines, collaboration items, and limited-edition merchandise of Hello Kitty. A great opportunity event to witness various collections of Hello Kitty, especially for the fans and collectors of the character.
Event Period: November 1, 2024 to February 24, 2025
Location: Tokyo National Museum Hyokeikan Ueno
Official Website: https://hellokittyexhibition.com/place/tokyo/
For more information, check the following article!
▶︎Hello Kitty Exhibition 2024–2025
7. ODAIBA Winter Illumination 2024
An annual illumination event held in the seaside park at Decks Tokyo Beach featuring various colorful illumination displays that brighten and give an enchanting winter feel. The visitor can also enjoy the beautiful views of Rainbow Bridge while having dinner or walking around in the cool atmosphere perfect spot to take a photo and make a memorable souvenir winter in Japan.
Event Period: November 13, 2024 to February 16, 2025
Location: Odaiba Seaside Park
Official Website: https://www.odaiba-decks.com/
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3 minutes walk from Daiba Station. |
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8. Sunshine 60 Observatory Tenbou Park Winter Garden
An annual event to celebrate holiday and winter season held in Sunshine 60 Observatory.
Event Period: December 6, 2024 to February 16, 2025
Location: Sunshine 60 Observatory
Official Website: https://sunshinecity.jp/observatory/event/entry-31043.html
<<Book Sunshine 60 Observatory Tenbou Park Admission online here!!>>
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9 minutes walk from Ikebukuro Station. |
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9. Hibiya Magic Time Illumination 2024
The Hibiya Magic Time illumination is an anticipated winter illumination in Tokyo during the holiday and winter season, which is the Midtown Hibiya transforms into a magical place surrounded by thousands of LED lights, seasonal decorations, and themed color illumination display, making you feel the spirit of holiday and winter season.
Event Period: November 14, 2024 to February 28, 2025
Location: Tokyo Midtown Hibiya
Website: https://www.hibiya.tokyo-midtown.com/jp/
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1 minute walk from Hibiya Station. |
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10. CHIP and DALE Happy Diary Cafe
A themed cafe featuring Chip and Dale character theme menus, and exclusive merchandise available for a limited time.
Event Period: December 20, 2024 to February 2, 2025
Location: OH MY CAFE Shinjuku Mylord 7th floor
Official Website: https://diary.ohmycafe.jp/
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1 minute walk from Shinjuku Station. |
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Weekend Events
1. Tokyo Skytree New Year Event
Various events are held in Tokyo Skytree to celebrate the New Year, featuring activities, shopping, and entertainment related to the New Year.
Event Period: December 26, 2024 to January 7, 2025
Location: Tokyo Skytree
Official Website: https://www.tokyo-skytree.jp/event/info/2025_newyear
<<Book TOKYO SKYTREE Ticket online here!!>>
2. Kamakura x Tokyo Tower Collaboration
A collaboration event of traditional winter celebrations in Kamakura, Akita Prefecture, and Tokyo Tower featuring the exhibition, photos with the giant Kamakura, and food stalls.
Event Period: December 29 and 30, 2024
Location: Tokyo Tower Main Entrance
Official Website: https://www.tokyotower.co.jp/event/yokote-kamakura/
3. Odaiba Rainbow Fireworks 2024
This month of the holiday season, Odaiba will celebrate rainbow fireworks which will brighten up the area and give a unique view at night, it will be held every Saturday throughout the month of December.
Event Period: December 7, 14, 21, 24 and 28, 2024
Location: Odaiba Seaside Park
Official Website: https://www.tokyo-odaiba.net/en/rainbow2024/
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I hope you enjoyed this article about events in Tokyo this week. As I previously mentioned, it can be difficult to keep track of every festival, exhibition, and other event happening in Tokyo, so hopefully, this article serves as a reference for you to find things to do in Tokyo.
For more information about things to do in Tokyo in 2024, check out the following articles!
▶Best Things to Do in Tokyo 2024
▶10 Best Events in Tokyo in December 2024
▶10 Best Events in Japan in December 2024
▶Best Anime-Related Events in Japan (December 2024)
▶Best Character Cafes in Japan 2024
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Greetings to all mommies I am a supermom from Philippines. Previously, I worked and lived in Dubai for seven years, until 2015 the year I moved in Japan. Currently, I am happily settled here with my Japanese husband and our 7 months old baby. I could only describe my almost 6 years of living here as a roller coaster ride more so, after I gave birth to my son. Japan had changed me in ways unimaginable. It has influence my lifestyle, my perceptions and beliefs. I was able to witness firsthand the pros and cons of living in the country. From their language, culture and ethnicity, the people, place and in work. Those years were enough to give me quite personal and memorable experiences which I would be more than delighted to share with you.
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