Event List in Tokyo This Week / Weekend (December 2 to 8, 2024)
The best events, activities, and exhibitions held this week / weekend in Tokyo
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Tokyo in Japan offers endless activities for local and tourist people. There are many happenings in various cities, from sports events, art exhibitions, theatrical performances, and musical concerts to cultural festivals and seasonal food-related events. People can enjoy the annual celebration of all seasons in Japan, particularly in Tokyo, from the historic temples to the modern technologies.
Tokyo is the largest city and one of Japan’s most famous tourist destinations. It is a dynamic and bustling metropolis getaway where you can experience unique events and modern attractions like the renowned tourist spot Tokyo Disneyland and Disney Sea, the Tokyo Tower, Skytree, and the historical temples of Asakusa. The other attractions in major cities in Tokyo have not yet been mentioned, such as Shibuya, Shinjuku, Ginza, Roppongi, Ueno, Odaiba, and many more, which show different aspects of Tokyo, from traditional to modern culture and technology.
Tokyo is truly the most lively city in Japan, where many significant events are held. If you are looking for things to do in Tokyo when visiting Japan, here you will read about some events happening in various cities in Tokyo. In this article, I will share ten events in Tokyo during this week, and I hope this will help you find some exciting events in Tokyo that you can enjoy.
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Winter culture in Japan
Before going to the list, let me explain a little bit about winter events in Japan. When we talk about winter, we usually refer to December through February. Winter is the season that ends the year and opens up the new year.
In Japanese culture, it is essential to finish up the current year and correctly welcome the new year. This involves many different personal and family-related activities. For example, on an individual level, many people like to clean up their house before welcoming the new year (this is not a regular clean-up but a thorough clean-up). Then, it is expected to decorate your house with things like Kadomatsu (門松) and Shimenawa (しめ縄), which are decorations that have their roots in Shintoism.
Many foods come into play during New years such as Toshikoshi Soba (年越し蕎麦), which you eat before the new year, and then Mochi (お餅) after welcoming the new year. Soba is a type of needle that breaks down relatively quickly, representing that all bad things from this year won’t continue until the new year.
Here are some articles about things to do during Winter in Japan.
▶︎Winter in Japan: 10 Best Things to Do in 2024-2025
▶︎10 Best Places to Visit in Japan in Winter 2024-2025
Now that you know a little bit about winter-related Japanese culture, here is the event list in Tokyo this week/weekend (December 2 to 8, 2024).
1. Winnie the Pooh Cafe 2024
A themed cafe featuring the Disney character Winnie the Pooh will be held in Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya. The cafe will feature a menu themed on Winnie the Pooh and friends. Limited-edition and exclusive merchandise will also be available to purchase. Visitors will enjoy the decoration and display inspired by the characters.
Event Period: November 9 to December 15, 2024
Location: Shinjuku MyLord 7th Floor
Official Website: https://hunny2024.ohmycafe.jp/
For more information about this event, check the following article!
▶︎Winnie the Pooh Theme Cafe in Japan 2024
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1 minute walk from Shinjuku Station. |
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2. NAKED Star Aquarium
The Naked Star Aquarium is an annual winter event created by the Japanese creative company Naked, Inc. A unique experience of the digital art, projection mapping, and LED lights with the water marine life. Features show exhibitions, colorful illumination, and light-up.
Event Period: November 23 to December 23, 2024
Location: Aqua Park Shinagawa
Official Website: https://www.aqua-park.jp/special/staraquarium2024/
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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 STAR AQUARIUM Christmas Event 2024
3. 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
4. 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/
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For more information about this event, check out the following article!
▶︎Yomiuriland Jewellumination 2024-2025
5. 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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6. 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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7. 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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8. 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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9. 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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10. 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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11. Blue Cave Shibuya 2024
An annual Christmas illumination event celebrating its 10th anniversary with the theme of the Blue Cave- The Snow Dome enjoy walking around in a sparkling water blue illumination feels like being in a magical world.
Event Period: December 6 to 25, 2024
Location: Yoyogi Park
Website: https://shibuya-aonodokutsu.jp/
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3 minutes walk from Harajuku Station. |
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12. 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. Philippine Festival 2024
A cultural event featuring Philippine culture with lively performances, music, and a fashion show of the national costume of the Philippines. In addition, a variety of shops, activities, and popular foods from the Philippines.
Event Period: December 7 and 8, 2024
Location: Yoyogi Park
Official Website: https://philippinefestivaljp.com/
2. Odaiba Rainbow Fireworks 2024
This month of the holiday season, Odaiba will celebrate rainbow fireworks which will brighten up the area and give a unique view at night, it will be held every Saturday throughout the month of December.
Event Period: December 7, 14, 21, 24 and 28, 2024
Location: Odaiba Seaside Park
Official Website: https://www.tokyo-odaiba.net/en/rainbow2024/
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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!
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▶10 Best Events in Tokyo in December 2024
▶10 Best Events in Japan in December 2024
▶Best Anime-Related Events in Japan (December 2024)
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Greetings to all mommies I am a supermom from Philippines. Previously, I worked and lived in Dubai for seven years, until 2015 the year I moved in Japan. Currently, I am happily settled here with my Japanese husband and our 7 months old baby. I could only describe my almost 6 years of living here as a roller coaster ride more so, after I gave birth to my son. Japan had changed me in ways unimaginable. It has influence my lifestyle, my perceptions and beliefs. I was able to witness firsthand the pros and cons of living in the country. From their language, culture and ethnicity, the people, place and in work. Those years were enough to give me quite personal and memorable experiences which I would be more than delighted to share with you.
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