Event List in Tokyo This Week (December 5 to 11, 2022)
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 get in touch 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. From art exhibitions, theatrical performances, and musical concerts to cultural festivals and seasonal food-related events. And 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.
Winter culture in Japan
Before going to the list, let me explain to you 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 at the same time opens up the new year.
In Japanese culture, it is very important to finish up the current year and welcome the new year in a correct manner. This involves many different personal and family-related activities. For example, on a personal 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 common to decorate your house with things like Kadomatsu (門松) and Shimenawa (しめ縄) which are decorations that have their roots in Shintoism.
There are also many foods that 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 easily, representing that all bad things from this year won’t continue on to the new year.
Now that you know a little bit about winter-related Japanese culture, here is the event list in Tokyo this week (December 5 to 11, 2022).
1. SPY×FAMILY and Sweets Paradise Collaboration Cafe 2022
Event Period: November 12 to mid-December, 2022
Location: Sweets Paradise Ikebukuro
Official Website: https://www.sweets-paradise.jp/collaboration/spyfamily
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1 minute walk from Ikebukuro Station (JR Lines) |
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For more information about this event, check out the following article!
2. NAKED STAR AQUARIUM Christmas Event 2022
Event Period: November 3 to December 25, 2022
Location: Maxell Aqua Park Shinagawa
Official Website: http://www.aqua-park.jp/en/aqua/index.html
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4 minute walk from Shinagawa Station (JR Lines) |
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For more information about this event, check out the following article!
3. Picasso and His Time
Event Period: October 8, 2022, to January 22, 2023
Location: The National Museum of Western Art
Official Website: https://www.nmwa.go.jp/en/exhibitions/2022picasso.html
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6-minute walk from Ueno Station (JR Lines) |
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4. Shibuya Miyashita Park Christmas Illumination 2022
Event Period: November 12 to December 25, 2022
Location: Shibuya Miyashita Park
Official Website: https://www.miyashita-park.tokyo/
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1 minute walk from Shibuya Station (JR Lines) |
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For more information about this event, check out the following article!
5. Chainsaw Man Anime Store in Harajuku Winter 2022-2023
Event Period: December 9, 2022, to February 15, 2023
Location: Base Yard Tokyo (Harajuku)
Official Website: https://www.palcloset.jp/shared/pc_pal/event/baseyard/chainsawman-byt/index.html
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6 Minutes walk from Harajuku Station (Yamanote Line) |
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For more information about this event, check out the following article!
6. Hibiya Winter Illumination 2022
Event Period: November 17, 2022 to February 14, 2023
Location: Hibiya area (Tokyo Midtown Hibiya, Hibiya Nakadori Avenue, Hibiya Chante)
Official Website: https://www.hibiya.tokyo-midtown.com/jp/event/5874/
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1 minute by walk from Hibiya Station. Chiyoda Line/Hibiya Line |
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For more information about this event, check out the following article!
7. Tokyo National Museum: Its History and National Treasures
Event Period: October 18 to December 11, 2022
Location: Tokyo National Museum
Official Website: https://tohaku150th.jp/
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11 minute walk from Ueno Station (JR Lines) |
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8. Kanda Curry Grand Prix
Event Period: Until December 15, 2022
Location: Various restaurants in Kanda
Official Website: https://kanda-curry.com/
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9. Odaiba Winter illumination 2022
Event Period: November 25 to December 25, 2022
Location: Various locations within Odaiba
Official Website: https://www.tokyo-odaiba.net/illumination2022/
For more information about this event, check out the following article!
10. Starbucks Japan Christmas Tumbler and Mug 2022
Event Period: starting on November 4, 2022
Location: Starbucks shops nationwide (Japan) and Starbucks online store.
Official Website: https://product.starbucks.co.jp/tumblermug/?nid=wh_00_pc
For more information about this event, check out the following article!
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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 (December 10 & 11, 2022)
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