Event List in Tokyo This Weekend (December 3 & 4, 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 Autumn
One thing you will notice if you live in Japan for a while is that there are going to be more events than usual during autumn. This is because autumn is considered in Japanese culture to be the perfect season to get in touch with culture. The temperature outside is neither too hot nor too cold, and there are many seasonal foods that can be enjoyed only during this season.
Because of this, many cultural events will be held during autumn. Traditional Japanese Matsuri festivals, events concerning watching the red and yellow leaves of autumn, and events where you can enjoy seasonal foods and drinks. Not only Japanese traditional events, but also international events such as Oktoberfest are held in many parts of Tokyo during autumn.
Since the temperature outside is just perfect, many of these events will be held outdoors. Yoyogi Park, Hibiya Park, Inokashira Park, and Ueno Park are just some of the few places that constantly held events during this season. You will also see many events held on shopping streets (商店街) or near Shito Shrines and Buddhist Temples.
There are also seasonal flowers such as Cosmos and roses which can be seen at some parks or botanical gardens around the city. Talking about seasonal things, there are so many delicious seasonal foods such as chestnuts, sweet potatoes, persimmon, and pacific saury among others. You will see many special “limited time” menus at restaurants using these seasonal ingredients, so be sure to not miss these!
Now that you know a little bit about autumn-related Japanese culture, here is the event list in Tokyo this weekend (December 3 and 4, 2022).
1. Philippine Festival Tokyo 2022
Event Period: December 3 and 4, 2022
Location: Yoyogi Park Event Plaza
Official Website: https://philippinefestivaljp.com/
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7 minute walk from Harajuku station (JR Lines) |
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2. 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!
3. Takaosan Momiji Festival
Event Period: October 29 to December 4, 2022
Location: Mt Takao
Official Website: https://www.hkc.or.jp/momiji_fes/
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From Takaosanguchi Station (Keio Line), 5 minute walk to the cable car (Kiyotaki Station) |
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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. Otaguro Park Autumn Leaves Light-Up
Event Period: Until December 4, 2022
Location: Otaguro Park
Official Website: https://hakone-ueki.com/sub/
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6 minute walk from Ogikubo Station (JR Chuo Line) |
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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 (November 28 to December 4, 2022)
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