Event List in Tokyo This Week / Weekend (November 11 to 17, 2024)
The best events, activities, and exhibitions held this week / weekend in Tokyo
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In Japan, people tend to say autumn is the perfect season to connect 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. These range from art exhibitions, theatrical performances, and musical concerts to cultural festivals and seasonal food-related events. 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.
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Autumn culture in Japan
Before going to the list, I’d like to explain the phrase Bunka no Aki (文化の秋), which means “autumn for culture.” As I mentioned in the introduction of this article, autumn is a season when Japanese people traditionally spend time getting in touch with culture.
In Japan, there are these phrases related to autumn: Supo-tsu no aki (スポーツの秋), Dokusho no aki (読書の秋), Shokuyoku no aki (食欲の秋), Shukaku no aki (収穫の秋), and Geijutsu no aki (芸術の秋). These mean “Autumn for sports”, “Autumn for reading”, “Autumn for hunger”, “Autumn for harvest”, and “Autumn for art” respectively. All of these words have a different origin story, but in the end, all these are phrases you’ll hear people say once the temperature outside starts to chill down.
“Autumn for Sports” comes from the fact that the Tokyo Olympics of 1964 were held in October. “Autumn for reading” became popular after Japanese writer Natsume Soseki (夏目漱石) referenced an old poem stating that autumn is the best season for reading because of the temperature. “Autumn of hunger” is said because there are so many delicious seasonal foods such as chestnuts, sweet potatoes, persimmon, and Pacific saury, among others.
Here are some articles about things to do during Autumn in Japan.
▶︎Autumn in Japan: 10 Best Things to Do in 2024
▶︎10 Best Places to Visit in Japan in Autumn 2024
▶︎11 Best Autumn Festivals in Japan 2024
Now that you know a little bit about autumn-related Japanese culture, here is the event list in Tokyo this week (November 11 to 17, 2024).
1. Naked MOMIJI Aquarium 2024
The Naked Momiji Aquarium event is an annual seasonal attraction held in Maxell Aqua Park in Shinagawa. Featuring magical visuals of autumn leaves with an amazing aquarium of marine life giving an underwater autumn forest vibes.
Event Period: September 13 to November 17, 2024
Location: Aqua Park Shinagawa
Official Website: https://www.aqua-park.jp/special/momijiaquarium2024/
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5 minutes walk from Shinagawa Station. |
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For more information about this event, check the following article!
▶︎NAKED MOMIJI AQUARIUM at Maxell Aqua Park Shinagawa 2024
2. Marunochi Street Park 2024 Winter
One of the anticipated and annual events in Tokyo during the winter and holiday season features beautiful illumination around the area and winter activities such as a skating rink, a Christmas market, and a variety of winter food stalls.
Event Period: November 14 to December 25, 2024
Location: Gyoko Street
Official Website: https://marunouchi-streetpark.com/
For more information about this event, check the following article!
▶︎Marunouchi Street Park 2024 Winter Illumination
3. Light is Love: Diamond 60th Celebration
Yomiuriland is one of the popular amusement parks in Tokyo featuring breathtaking and fun rides. It offers colorful events this year from October to April next year with the theme of “Light is Love” where illumination is all over the park that brings happiness and relaxation to the visitor.
Event Period: October 24, 2024 to April 6, 2025
Location: Yumiuriland
Official Website: https://www.yomiuriland.com/en/jewellumination/
<<Book Yomiuriland Tickets Online HERE!!>>
For more information about this event, check out the following article!
▶︎Yomiuriland Jewellumination 2024-2025
4. Kimetsu no Yaiba Pillar Exhibition and Cafe
A special exhibition and cafe collaboration of the popular Japanese anime series Kimetsu no Yaiba featuring various exhibitions, artworks, displays of the most well-known characters, and a themed menu and drinks for each character.
Event Period: November 2, 2024 to March 2, 2025
Location: Creative Museum Tokyo
Official Website: https://kimetsu.com/hashiraten/
For more information about this event, check the following articles!
▶︎Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Exhibition 2024–2025
▶︎Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Exhibition Cafe
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3 minutes walk from Kyobashi Station. |
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5. Tokyo Skytree Dream Christmas 2024
An annual Christmas event in Tokyo Skytree featuring colorful and sparkling Christmas decorations, lightning, and illumination. Perfect place to spend the holiday season with your loved ones with the other attractions and activities in Tokyo Skytree.
Event Period: November 7 to December 25, 2024
Location: Tokyo Skytree Tembo Deck Floor 350
Official Website: https://www.tokyo-skytree.jp/event/info/xmas2024
For more information about this event, check the following article!
▶︎Tokyo Skytree Town Dream Christmas Illumination 2024
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5 minutes walk from Oshiage Station. (SKYTREE) |
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6. ODAIBA Winter Illumination 2024
An annual illumination event held in the seaside park at Decks Tokyo Beach featuring various colorful illumination displays that brighten and give an enchanting winter feel. The visitor can also enjoy the beautiful views of Rainbow Bridge while having dinner or walking around in the cool atmosphere perfect spot to take a photo and make a memorable souvenir winter in Japan.
Event Period: November 13, 2024 to February 16, 2025
Location: Odaiba Seaside Park
Official Website: https://www.odaiba-decks.com/
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3 minutes walk from Daiba Station. |
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7. Jujutsu Corridor (Jujutsu Kaisen x Tokyo Skytree)
The Jujutsu Corridor is a collaboration between the famous Japanese anime series the Jujutsu Kaisen and Tokyo Skytree. Featuring an exclusive visual display of the characters on various tower floors. Visitors and fans can enjoy the food menus inspired by the characters and limited-edition merchandise is also available for purchase. Special illumination of the popular characters from the series is light up in the observatory deck of the Skytree is one of the main highlight activities of the event.
Event Period: September 25 to December 22, 2024
Location: Tokyo Skytree
Official Website: https://www.tokyo-skytree.jp/event/special/jujutsukairou/
For more information about this event, check the following article!
▶︎Jujutsu Kaisen x Tokyo Skytree Collaboration Event in 2024
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7 minutes walk from Oshiage Station. |
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8. Special Exhibition “Haniwa: Tomb Sculptures of Japan”
A special exhibition of fascinating clay figures “Haniwa” from Japan’s ancient period is considered invaluable until the present times. The exhibit showcases the different shapes of these Haniwa representing various cultural symbols and instruments.
Event Period: October 16 to December 8, 2024
Location: Tokyo National Museum Ueno Park
Official Website: https://haniwa820.exhibit.jp/
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10 minutes walk from Ueno Station. |
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9. Roppongi Hills Illumination
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An annual dazzling winter illumination that features thousands of LED lights and illumination displays around the Roppongi area such as the popular Roppongi Hills and the Keyakizaka street with illuminated trees along the road that give a magical and amazing look making it a popular spot for photos.
Event Period: November 6 to December 25, 2024 (TBA)
Location: Roppongi Hills
Official Website: https://www.roppongihills.com/sp/christmas/2023/illumination-event/index.html
For more information about this event, check the following article!
▶︎Roppongi Hills Winter Illumination 2024
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1 minute walk from Roppongi Station. |
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10. Autumn Leaves Festival and Autumn Night Walk 2024
An annual autumn event is held in Showa Kinen Koen to witness the stunning autumn leaves and enjoy walking at night.
Event Period: October 31 to December 1, 2024
Location: Showa Kinen Park
Website: https://www.showakinen-koen.jp/event/42894/
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18 minutes walk from Tachikawa Station. |
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11. Hibiya Magic Time Illumination 2024
The Hibiya Magic Time illumination is an anticipated winter illumination in Tokyo during the holiday and winter season, which is the Midtown Hibiya transforms into a magical place surrounded by thousands of LED lights, seasonal decorations, and themed color illumination display, making you feel the spirit of holiday and winter season.
Event Period: November 14, 2024 to February 28, 2025
Location: Tokyo Midtown Hibiya
Website: https://www.hibiya.tokyo-midtown.com/jp/
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1 minute walk from Hibiya Station. |
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Weekend Events
1. Spain Festival 2024
A celebration and festival featuring Spain culture that features entertainment, activities, shops and a variety of food stall. Popular food and beverages from Spain.
Event Period: November 16 and 17, 2024
Location: Yoyogi Park Event Square
Official Website: https://spainfes.com/
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6 minutes walk from Harajuku Station. |
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2. 9th Liquor Store Kakuuchi Festival
An annual liquor festival in Kakuuchi style (a culture of drinking in standing bars) featuring a variety of best-selected Japanese alcohol such as sake, shochu, wine, and beer. Along with other activities and food stalls.
Event Period: November 15, 16 and 17, 2024
Location: Ueno Park Fountain Square
Official Website: https://kakufes.com/9th/
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9 minutes walk from Ueno Station. |
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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.
For more information about things to do in Tokyo in 2024, check out the following articles!
▶Best Things to Do in Tokyo 2024
▶10 Best Events in Tokyo in November 2024
▶10 Best Events in Japan in November 2024
▶Best Anime-Related Events in Japan (November 2024)
▶Best Character Cafes in Japan 2024
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