Event List in Tokyo This Week (May 8 to 14, 2023)

The best events, activities, and exhibitions held this week in Tokyo

Event List in Tokyo This Week

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.


Spring culture in Japan

Before going to the list, let me explain to you a little bit about Spring events in Japan. 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 increases and it becomes pleasant to go out.

The first month of spring, March is known in Japan as Yayoi (弥生), which means “plants and trees growing”. Just 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. And 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 valentines day, but it is the day people who received chocolates in valentines day gift back to their loved ones. In general, girls gift chocolates on valentines day, and boys gift chocolates on white day.

April is the month of new beginnings. The new scholar year begins as well as newly graduated will start their first jobs. New encounters, new challenges.

Here are some articles about things to do during spring in Japan.

▶Spring in Japan: 10 Best Things to Do in 2023
▶10 Best Things to Do in Tokyo in Spring
▶10 Best Things to Do in Kyoto in Spring
▶10 Best Things to Do in Osaka in Spring

Now that you know a little bit about Spring-related Japanese culture, here is the event list in Tokyo this week (May 8 to 14, 2023).

1. Tokyo Tower Highball Garden 2023

Tokyo Tower Highball Garden 2023
©2015 TOKYO TOWER. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Event Period: April 20 to October 1, 2023

Location: Tokyo Tower

Official Website: https://www.tokyotower.co.jp/event/attraction-event/highball-garden-2023/index.html

2. Red Rose Garden Special Month

Red Rose Garden Special Month
Copyright The New Otani

Event Period: April 29 to June 4, 2023

Location: Hotel New Otani Tokyo

Official Website: https://www.newotani.co.jp/checkin/en/20210910/content04.html

3. Detective Conan Cafe 2023

Detective Conan Cafe in Japan 2023
©青山剛昌/小学館・読売テレビ・TMS 1996

Event Period: April 6 to July 17, 2023

Location: BOX cafe&space Shinjuku, Solamachi and Ikebukuro

Official Website: https://conan-cafe.jp/

For more information about this event, check out the following article!

4. Love & Celebration Bouquet Night Afternoon Tea

Love & Celebration Bouquet Night Afternoon Tea
© 2023 Best Global Inc. All rights reserved.

Event Period: May 10 to July 4, 2023

Location: Strings Hotel Tokyo Intercontinental Italian Grill “Melodia”

Official Website: https://intercontinental-strings.jp/jp/offers/love-and-celebration-bouquet-afternoontea#AT

5. NAKED FLOWER AQUARIUM -Bring You Happiness-

© 2023 NAKED, INC.

Event Period: April 29 to June 18, 2023

Location: Maxell Aqua Park Shinagawa

Official Website: https://naked.co.jp/works/18277/

6. Mango Afternoon Tea

Mango Afternoon Tea
Copyright© K.K.Meguro Gajoen. All Rights Reserved

Event Period: April 10 to May 31, 2023

Location: Hotel Gajoen Tokyo

Official Website: https://www.hotelgajoen-tokyo.com/archives/71973

7. Pikachu Afternoon Tea

Pikachu Afternoon Tea
©Pokémon. ©Nintendo/Creatures Inc./GAME FREAK inc.

Event Period: April 24 to July 3, 2023

Location: The Strings Omotesando

Official Website: https://www.strings-hotel.jp/omotesando/

For more information about this event, check out the following article!

8. 2023 Mother’s Day at Quil Fait Bon

2023 Mother's Day at Quil Fait Bon
Copyright 2023 qu’il fait bon all rights reserved.

Event Period: May 1 to 15, 2023

Location: Quil Fait Bon Shops

Official Website: https://www.quil-fait-bon.com/mtr/2023_md.php

9. World Gourmet Fair 2023

World Gourmet Fair 2023
Copyright © Tokyo Dome Hotel All Rights Reserved.

Event Period: April 1 to May 31, 2023

Location: Tokyo Dome Hotel

Official Website: https://www.tokyodome-hotels.co.jp/restaurants/fair/rilassa-world/

10. Melon Afternoon Tea

Melon Afternoon Tea
(C)2023 Hotel Century Southern Tower All rights reserved.

Event Period: April 1 to August 31, 2023

Location: Century Southern Tower

Official Website: https://www.southerntower.co.jp/restaurant_lounge/southcourt/menu/


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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 13 and 14, 2023)

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