The sakura is, sadly, almost gone, but if you haven't enjoyed it yet, no worries — there are still a few last minute cherry blossom-inspired events in the city! Add a pride festival, fun outdoor events in the park and a river clean up to make new friends, and you get the perfect package for a well-spent weekend! Enjoy!
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. 22 - SUN, APR. 24, 2022
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
Catch 'Em All
Pokemon Go Community Day
If you haven't gotten in the Pokemon Go fever yet, we're sure you will if you attend this event this weekend, which sees thousands of players forming a community to celebrate and play in the Pokemonster universe! A great opportunity to make some friends and to catch 'em all with other trainers! #PokemonGOCommunityDay
Date: FRI, APR. 22, 2022
Time: 2 P.M.-5 P.M.
Location: COMMUNITY PARKS AROUND TOKYO, YOYOGI PARK, HIBIYA PARK, UENO PARK
Fee: FREE!
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: POKEMON TRAINERS, FRIENDS, POKEMON FANS
Spring Festival
Tokyo Tower Taiwan Festival 2022
Held to celebrate the Chinese New Year, for three days only, Tokyo Tower will be physically transformed into a mini Taiwan, inviting visitors to explore the region's best in food, culture and arts. Expect exciting performances, amazing food, drinks and numerous festive events!
Date: NOW THROUGH SUN, MAY 8, 2022
Time: 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Location: Tokyo Tower Outdoor Event Space, 4-2-8 Shibakoen, Minato, Tokyo - Map
Fee: ¥800
Info: Recommended for: Families, Couples, Friends, Foodies, Instagrammers, People who love Taiwan
Something Good
Edogawa 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. 22, 2022
Time: 1 P.M. - 5:30 P.M.
Location: Nishi Kasai Station (MEETING POINT) - Map
Fee: FREE!
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: FRIENDS, FAMILIES, THOSE WHO CARE ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENT
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious
Musical: Mary Poppins
Everyone's favorite wonderwoman nanny takes the stage in this Japanese adaptation of the famous Broadway musical Mary Poppins. Come and sing along with the cast of this supercalifragilisticexpialidocious musical adventure.
Date: NOW THROUGH SUN, MAY 8, 2022
Time: Various. See website
Location: Tokyu Theatre Orb, Shibuya Hikarie 11th Floor 2-21-1 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo - Map
Fee: ¥4,500-¥14,000
Info: Recommended for: Families, Friends, Couples, Musical lovers
Walk The Garden
Flower Garden Yokohama
Witness Yokohama's Red Brick Warehouse turn into a massive (and gorgeous) wildflower garden under this year's event theme for this popular annual event. Launched since 2007 to commemorate the then-5th 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, Apr. 24, 2022
Time: ALL DAY. LIGHT UP: 5:30 P.M.-8 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
A Floral Getaway
Bunkyo Azalea Festival (Tsutsuji Matsuri)
Witness the beauty of tsutsuji (azalea) at Nezu Shrine's annual Azalea Festival, another event celebrating the beauty of spring's most breathtaking flowers. Here you can also check out the plant fairs, tea houses, and various food vendors.
Date: NOW THROUGH SUN, MAY 1, 2022
Time: 9 A.M.- 6 P.M.
Location: NEZU SHRINE, 1-28-9 NEZU, BUNKYO-KU, TOKYO - Map
Fee: FREE!
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: FRIENDS, COUPLES, FAMILIES, INSTAGRAMERS
Romantic Sakura
Tokyo Tower's City Light Fantasia
If you can't wait for the real cherry blossoms, take a tour to Tokyo Tower which has staged a special spring mapping projection of sakura in full bloom against the Tokyo night sky. A truly romantic experience, this is a place to go to impress your significant other (or your Instagram followers).
Date: Now through Sun, May 15, 2022
Time: 6:30 p.m.-10:50 p.m.
Location: Tokyo Tower, 4-2-8 Shibakoen, Minato City, Tokyo - Map
Fee: ¥1,200 (To access the Main Deck)
Info: Recommended for: Couples, Instagrammers
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