This week in Tokyo we've got the upcoming Tokyo Rainbow Pride Festival along with a handful of other exciting events. There's so much to do, see and celebrate this week and we've gathered a few for you and your loved ones to attend. If you haven't already, don't forget to show us how you hanami! Have an awesome week ahead.
This week, we’ve got a handful of events that support advocacies close to our hearts. We’ve rounded up our top recommendations for which Tokyo area events to check out with your friends and family!
How You Hanami
Savvy Tokyo’s Sakura Reel Contest 2024
Submit your best sakura shots to our reel contest for 2024 for a chance to be featured on Savvy Tokyo, our official Instagram and win a fabulous prize. To capture the moment and celebrate all creativity, Savvy Tokyo is proud to announce its annual Sakura Contest for 2024. This time, we’re looking for Instagram Reel Collaborations.
Date: Now through Fri May 10, 2024.
Time: Anytime
Location: Anywhere
Fee: Free!
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, FRIENDS, INSTAGRAMMERS
Rainbows Reign
Tokyo Rainbow Pride Festival & Parade
Join Japan’s LGBT community and contribute to a diverse, borderless society, at the Tokyo Rainbow Week. The event hosts a series of talks, seminars, live shows and exciting parties with the purpose of raising awareness about the needs of Japan's LGBT community. The highlights of the week are the Pride Festival and Parade, which annually attract thousands of people. If you believe in love and equality, here's your chance to prove it!
Date: FRI, APR. 19 - SUN, APR. 21, 2024
Time: Festival: 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Parade: From 1 p.m. on Sun.
Location: Yoyogi Park, 2-1 Yoyogikamizonocho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo - Map
Fee: FREE!
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: LGBTQ+, COUPLES, FRIENDS, FAMILIES
Everyone Is Welcome
Bills Pride Celebration at Omotesando
Celebrate Pride at Bills Omotesando. For one afternoon, see drag performances by the likes of Labianna Pinklady, Kosmic Sans and Sasha B Savannah. Come as you are and treat yourself to an afternoon of great performers and tasty treats. From April 20 to 28, all sales from avocado toast orders will be given to ReBit, an NPO that supports the LGBTQ+ community initiatives.
Date: Sat Apr. 20, 2024
Time: 1 P.M.-2 P.M.
Location: Tokyu Plaza, Omotesando Harajuku 7F 4-30-3 Jingu-mae, Shibuya, Tokyo - Map
Fee: VARIOUS
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: LGBTQ+, COUPLES, FRIENDS, FAMILIES
Matthew Bourne's Romeo + Juliet
Based upon the book by William Shakespeare, watch this classic tale come to life on stage. Featuring the performances of Paris Fitzpatrick, Jackson Fisch and Rory Macleod as Romeo and Monique Jonas, Hannah Kremer and Bryony Pennington as Juliet, you won't want to miss out.
Date: Now through Sun Apr. 21, 2024
Time: VARIOUS
Location: 2-21-1 Shibuya, Shibuya City, Tokyo - Map
Fee: From ￥5,500
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: BALLET ENTHUSIASTS, SHAKESPEARE FANS, COUPLES, FRIENDS, FAMILY
All You Can Eat Vegan
Tokyo Vegan Gourmet Festival
The largest vegan festival in Tokyo, here you can find not only all-you-can-eat vegan food from across Japan, but also booths selling natural, organic and gluten-free products, in addition to a number of great events, including open-air yoga and more.
Date: Sun, April 21, 2024
Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Kiba Park Event Plaza, 4-6-1 Hirano, Koto, Tokyo - Map
Fee: Free!
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, COUPLES, FRIENDS, Foodies
Walk The Garden
Flower Garden Yokohama
Witness Yokohama's Red Brick Warehouse turn into a massive (and gorgeous) garden under this year's event theme for this popular annual event. Launched since 2007 to commemorate the then-fifth anniversary of the renewal of Yokohama's symbol, this annual garden of some 14,200 blooming flowers is the perfect venue for a pleasant stroll amid blooming flowers and greenery. There will be many events and food as well, including, of course, edible flowers and blossom-inspired gifts to take back home.
Date: Now through Sun, April 21, 2024
Time: ALL DAY. LIGHT UP: 6 P.M.-11 P.M.
Location: YOKOHAMA RED BRICK WAREHOUSE EVENT PLAZA, 1-1 SHINKO, NAKA-KU, YOKOHAMA, KANAGAWA PREFECTURE - Map
Fee: FREE!
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: INSTAGRAMMERS, FAMILIES, COUPLES, PHOTOGRAPHERS
Something Good
Arakawa River Clean Up
Make some friends while doing something worthwhile. As well as helping the environment, you can also enjoy a guided eco-walking tour along the riverside and learn about the wildlife on the water’s edge. You will also be invited to go out for dinner at a nearby restaurant afterward or if the weather permits, join in the riverside picnic with some bentos bought nearby.
Date: SUN, APR. 21, 2024
Time: 1 P.M. - 5:30 P.M.
Location: Funabori Station (MEETING POINT) - Map
Fee: FREE!
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: FRIENDS, FAMILIES, THOSE WHO CARE ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENT
Walk For A Cause
Gold Ribbon Walking 2024
Gold Ribbon Walking is a charity event that supports children with cancer. The event aims to spread correct knowledge and understanding of childhood cancer and establish a support system in society. Join the cause and show your support by walking alongside your fellow supporters! Let your voice be heard.
Date: SAT Apr. 20, 2024
Time: 10 A.M. - 1:30 P.M.
Location: 1-1 Aomi, Koto City, Tokyo - Map
Fee: ￥1,500
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, FRIENDS, COUPLES, FITNESS ENTHUSIASTS
Inland Cuisine
Setouchi Gourmet Fes
A huge gourmet festival gathering delicious dishes from Setouchi will be held in Ueno Park this year! At the event, you will be able to enjoy eating seasonal oysters in a variety of different forms whilst sipping on local sake. A stage event featuring celebrities with relation to Setouchi will also be held.
Date: FRI, APR. 19-MON, APR. 21, 2024
Time: 10 A.M.-6 P.M.
Location: UENO PARK, 5-20 UENOKOEN, TAITO, TOKYO - Map
Fee: FREE!
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: FOODIES, FAMILY, FRIENDS, COUPLES
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