Event List in Tokyo This Weekend (December 17 & 18, 2022)
The best events, activities, and exhibitions held this weekend in Tokyo
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Tokyo is such a massive city, there are always things to do or events happening everywhere, all the time. From art exhibitions, theatrical performances, and musical concerts to cultural festivals and seasonal food-related events. This is good in the sense that you can actively look for something to do, and whatever that is that you’re looking for, there’s a good chance you’ll find it.
However, because there are so many events happening at the same time, many of these can pass by without you noticing, even if it’s an event you’d be very interested in. This is especially true during the weekends when there are more events than usual.
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.
Events during Winter in Japan
One thing you will notice if you live in Japan for a while is that there are going to be a lot of illumination events throughout winter in Japan. Many of these illumination events have to do with Christmas, but not necessarily all of them. This has become a thing in Japan because of the way Christmas is perceived in Japan.
In Japan, Christmas has very little connotations with Christianity or religion, but it is more of a special day to spend with that special person in your life. It has a similar vibe to that of valentines day, but with more decorations and illuminations. Therefore, you will see many Christmas markets around Tokyo as well as Christmas trees decorated in plazas or in shopping malls. The idea of decorating your house with Christmas-related things and buying presents for your partner (or friends and family) is what makes it popular here. And outdoor illuminations are a part of this.
These outdoor illuminations can be seen in many places across Tokyo, and they seem to get bigger and fancier every year. So if you are in Tokyo during this season, this is something you should definitely check out!
Now that you know a little bit about winter-related Japanese culture, here is the event list in Tokyo this weekend (December 17 & 18, 2022).
1. So Negishi-Fantastical Christmas
Event Period: November 1 to December 26, 2022
Location: Kioi Tower 2F Office Entrance
Official Website: https://www.tgt-kioicho.jp/event/details/evnt392.html
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2 minute walk from Nagatacho Station (Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line, Nanboku Line, and Yurakucho Line) |
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2. Lightning Festival 2022
Event Period: December 18, 2022
Location: Odaiba special venue
Official Website: https://inazumafestival.com/
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6 minutes walk from Tokyo International Cruise Terminal Station. |
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3. Tokyo Christmas Market 2022 in Hibiya Park
Event Period: December 9 to December 25, 2022
Location: Hibiya Park Fountain Square + Nire Tree Square
Official Website: https://tokyochristmas.net/
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1 Minute by walk to Hibiya Park. (Map is access to get to Hibiya park) |
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4. 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!
5. Hibiya Winter Illumination 2022
Event Period: November 17, 2022 – 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!
6. 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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7. 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!
8. 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!
9. Okamoto Taro: A Retrospective
Event Period: October 18 to December 28, 2022
Location: Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum
Official Website: https://www.tobikan.jp/en/exhibition/2022_tarookamoto.html
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10 minute walk from Ueno Station (JR Lines) |
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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 weekend. 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 week. Check out the link below!
▶Event List in Tokyo This Week (December 12 to December 18, 2022)
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