Event List in Tokyo This Weekend (March 4 & 5, 2023)

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

Event List in Tokyo This Weekend

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 (March 4 & 5, 2023).

1. POLA MUSEUM ANNEX EXHIBITION 2023
― Independence and Integration ―

© 2013 POLA MUSEUM ANNEX ALL Rights Reserved. All content on this site is © its respective owner(s). Tokyo Art Beat (2004-2023).

Event Period: February 10 to March 12, 2023

Location: POLA Ginza Building 3F, 1-7-7 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan 104-0061

Official Website: https://www.po-holdings.co.jp/m-annex/en/index.html

2. Special Exhibition “Yumeji’s heart-thumping flowers and life”

Copyright (C) 2014 Yayoi Museum & Takehisa Yumeji Museum. All rights reserved.

Event Period: January 6 to March 26, 2023

Location: Takehisa Yumeji Museum

Official Website: https://www.yayoi-yumeji-museum.jp/yumeji/exhibition/next.html

3. Kimpton #ohanami Sakura Afternoon Tea

Kimpton Hotel & Restaurant Group, LLC © 2022

Event Period: March 1 to April 30, 2023

Location: Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo

Official Website: https://www.kimptonshinjuku.com/jp/kimpton-ohanami-sakura-afternoontea/

4. Tokyo Marathon EXPO 2023

©Tokyo Marathon Foundation All Rights Reserved.

Event Period: March 2,3 and 4, 2023

Location: Tokyo Big Sight South Halls SOUTH1-4

Official Website: https://www.marathon.tokyo/en/events/expo/

5. TV anime “Tokyo Revengers” in NAMJATOWN

Ⓒ和久井健・講談社/アニメ「東京リベンジャーズ」製作委員会

Event Period: February 2 to March 12, 2023

Location: Namjatown

Official Website: https://event.bandainamco-am.co.jp/namja/toman-anime2/

6. Strawberry Afternoon Tea

Copyright© K.K.Meguro Gajoen. All Rights Reserved.

Event Period: 2023/1/6 (Fri) – 2/9 (Thu), 2/15 (Wed) – 3/16 (Thu)

Location: Hotel Gajoen Tokyo

Official Website: https://www.hotelgajoen-tokyo.com/archives/59170

7. Aman Tokyo Strawberry Delight Afternoon Tea

Copyright 2022, Aman Group S.a.r.l.

Event Period: January 15 to April 14, 2023

Location: AMAN Tokyo

Official Website: https://www.aman.com/hotels/aman-tokyo/dining/strawberry-delight-afternoon-tea

8. Kameido Plum Festival 2023

Copyright c KAMEIDO TENJINJYA. All rights reserved.

Event Period: February 4 to March 5, 2023

Location: Kameido Tenjin Shrine

Official Website: http://kameidotenjin.or.jp/

9. Yakuyoke Gensan Daishi Grand Festival, Kuyoke Ganzan Daisai, Daruma Market

Copyright ©2017 天台宗別格本山浮岳山昌楽院 深大寺. All rights reserved.

Event Period: March 3 and 4, 2023

Location: Jindaiji Temple

Official Website: https://www.jindaiji.or.jp/en/

10. CHAINSAW MAN Cafe

Chainsaw Man Cafe in February 2023
© 藤本タツキ/集英社・MAPPA

Event Period: February 2 to April 2, 2023

Location: BOX cafe & space GEMS Shibuya

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

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 (February 27 to March 5, 2023)

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