Event List in Tokyo This Week (May 6 to 12, 2024)
The best events, activities, and exhibitions held this week in Tokyo
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In Japan, people tend to say autumn is the perfect season to connect with culture, such as literature, art, food, etc. Because of this, it is also a season when you’ll see many cultural events across Japan, especially in Tokyo.
Tokyo, being such a large city, has many events happening simultaneously. Because of this, it might be difficult to keep track of events that you’d be interested in. These range from art exhibitions, theatrical performances, and musical concerts to cultural festivals and seasonal food-related events. Some of these events are just a couple of days long.
That’s where this article will hopefully come in handy. I have created a list of events for this week in Tokyo. If you live in Tokyo and have some free time, or if you happen to be visiting Tokyo during this week, then I hope at least one of these events will interest you to check it out.
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Spring culture in Japan
Before going to the list, let me explain Spring events in Japan to you a little bit. When we talk about Spring, we usually refer to mid-March through mid-June. Spring is when outdoor events start to increase in numbers as the temperature rises and it becomes pleasant to go out.
March is the first month of spring in Japan. It is known as Yayoi (弥生), which means “plants and trees growing.” As this shows, March is when nature starts to grow, and flowers start to bloom.
When it comes to Japanese traditional events, there is Hinamatsuri (ひな祭り) and Shunbun no Hi (春分の日) in March. There is also Golden Week, which takes place between late April and early May. Golden week is a combination of holidays such as Showa no Hi (昭和の日), Constitution Day (憲法記念日), Greenery Day (みどりの日), and Children’s Day (こどもの日).
Lesser-known events include White Day (March 14), which is similar to Valentine’s Day, but it is the day people who receive chocolates on Valentine’s Day give them back to their loved ones. In general, girls give chocolates on Valentine’s Day, and boys give chocolates on White Day.
April is the month of new beginnings. The latest scholar year begins, and newly graduated students will start their first jobs. This means new encounters and new challenges.
Now that you know a little bit about spring-related Japanese culture, here is the event list for Tokyo this week (May 6 to 12, 2024).
1. Red Rose Garden Special Month
An annual red rose event during spring and autumn in the garden of Hotel New Otani Tokyo with more than 30,000 roses blooming. It offers celebrations and events such as afternoon tea and anniversaries, and it has a beautiful view of roses.
Event Period: April 27 to June 2, 2024
Location: The New Otani Tokyo
Official Website: https://www.newotani.co.jp/tokyo/event/rosegarden-specialmonth/#c71780
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9 minutes walk from Yotsuya Station. |
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2. Tokyo Tower Highball Garden 2024
Tokyo Tower will hold an outdoor event where you can relax while enjoying top-grade highballs and fine-dining foods that perfectly match the beautiful night view of Tokyo Tower.
Event Period: April 11 to October 14, 2024
Location: Tokyo Tower
Official Website: https://www.tokyotower.co.jp/event/20240411000215/
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9 minutes walk from Kamiyacho Station. |
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3. Detective Conan Cafe (Shinjuku, Ikebukuro, Harajuku)
The return of Detective Conan Cafe features menus inspired by its popular characters. A variety of souvenir goods are also available. It will be held in various places in Japan, such as Tokyo, Yokohama, Osaka, Nagoya, Hokkaido, Miyagi, and Fukuoka.
Event Period: Shinjuku (3/29-7/21), Ikebukuro (4/5-6/23), Harajuku (4/19-6/30)
Location: BOX cafe＆space Shinjuku Mylord 1st store, BOX cafe&space Matsumotokiyoshi Ikebukuro Part2 store, BOX cafe&space Harajuku Alta store
Official Website: https://conan-cafe.jp/
Check out more about this in the following article!
▶Detective Conan Cafe in Japan 2024
4. Summer “1899 Afternoon Tea Plate”
From May 1 to August 31, 2024, 1899 Restaurant Ochanomizu offers early afternoon tea, featuring various Japanese matcha-flavored sweets and Japanese tea.
Event Period: May 1 to August 31, 2024
Location: 1899 Restaurant Ochanomizu
Official Website: https://1899.jp/ochanomizu/info_240404/
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4 minutes walk from Ochanomizu Station. |
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5. Strawberry Chinese Afternoon Tea
The well-known ANA Intercontinental Hotel in Tokyo offers delicious cuisine and different kinds of strawberry sweets and beverages.
Event Period: January 4 to June 30, 2024
Location: ANA Intercontinental Tokyo Hotel
Official Website: https://anaintercontinental-tokyo.jp/offer/karin-strawberry-chinese-afternoontea2024/
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7 minutes walk from Tameike-Sanno Station. |
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6. Disney Palpalooza “Donald’s Quacky Duck City”
Donald Ducks and friends will star in the latest Disney Pal-Palooza special event series. Donald Duck-themed decorations and designs will surround the entire resort. Even in food, there are menus related to Donald Duck, souvenir goods are also available, and more fun activities are available.
Event Period: April 9 to June 30, 2024
Location: Tokyo Disneyland
Official Website: https://www.tokyodisneyresort.jp/treasure/donaldsquackyduckcity/
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6 minutes walk from Maihama Station. |
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7. Beer Garden 2024 at Hilton Tokyo
This year, the annual beer garden event at the Hilton Tokyo rooftop terrace is inspired by the Spanish paradise of Ibiza Island. It features Spanish drinks and food that perfectly match the beer.
Event Period: May 9 to September 30, 2024
Location: Hilton Tokyo rooftop Terrace
Official Website: https://tokyo.hiltonjapan.co.jp/restaurants/beer-garden-2024
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3 minutes walk from Nishi-Shinjuku Station. |
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8. Flower Festival 2024
An annual event is held at Showakinen Park, which is known for its vast garden with different types of flowers each season. As spring approaches, various kinds of flowers begin to bloom.
Event Period: March 16 to May 26, 2024
Location: ShowaKinen Koen
Official Website: https://www.showakinen-koen.jp/event/33790/
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15 minutes walk from Nishi Tachokawa Station. |
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9. Showa Modern Afternoon Tea
An afternoon tea inspired by the current event and exhibition, “Showa Modern x 100 steps (Tokyo Modern Girl Life) offers modern menus.
Event Period: April 8 to June 16, 2024
Location: Hotel Gajoen Tokyo
Official Website: https://www.hotelgajoen-tokyo.com/archives/71973
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3 minutes walk from Meguro Station. |
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10. Tokyo Skytree 12th Anniversary
In celebration of Tokyo Skytree’s 12th anniversary, featuring various fun activities, Sorakara chan character decorations, menus, and souvenirs to enjoy.
Event Period: April 17 to Late September
Location: Tokyo Skytree Tembo Deck Floor 350
Official Website: https://www.tokyo-skytree.jp/event/info/12th2024
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9 minutes walk from Oshiage Station. (SKYTREE) |
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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.
There’s also an article about events in Tokyo during the weekend. Check out the link below!
▶Event List in Tokyo This Weekend (May 11 and 12, 2024)
And for more information about things to do in Tokyo in 2024, check out the following articles!
▶Best Things to Do in Tokyo 2024
▶Best Events in Tokyo in May 2024
▶Best Events in Japan in May 2024
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