Welcome to 2023! For this week's events, we roundup different festivals, flea markets and illuminations. Try something new and jumpstart the year on the right foot.
For One Day Only
Yoyogi Park Big Flea Market
Out with the old and in with the used. For one day only, check out one of the biggest fleamarkets in Tokyo. Now's your chance to score some great vintage finds just a stone's throw away from Harajuku Station. Don't miss out and be prepared to get there early!
Date: Mon, Jan 9. 2023
Time: 9 A.M. - 3 P.M.
Location: 2-3 Jinnan, Shibuya City, Tokyo - Map
Fee: Free
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: FRIENDS, COUPLES, FAMILIES
Winter Lights
Tokyo Dome City Winter Illumination
Tokyo Dome City is decorated in beautiful LED lights with illumination attraction resembling the Edo period and the essence of Japan. It's never too early to marvel at the sparkling lights with your loved ones!
Date: FRI, NOV.5 - MON, FEB. 28, 2023
Time: 5 P.M. TO 12 A.M.
Location: TOKYO DOME CITY, 1-3 KORAKU, BUNKYO, TOKYO - Map
Fee: FREE
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: Couples, FRIENDS, Families, INSTAGRAMMERS
Celebrate History and Culture
Balkan Caucasus Festival 2023
Learn more about Balkan and Caucasus culture at this weekend festival. Expect tons of performances, dancing and great eats all day long.
Date: Sat, Jan. 14- Sun, Jan. 15, 2023
Time: 10 A.M. - 6 P.M.
Location: 1-5-11 Jinnan, Shibuya City, Tokyo - Map
Fee: Free
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: FRIENDS, COUPLES, INSTAGRAMMERS, FAMILIES
Year Of The Rabbit
New Year's Card (Nengajo) Exhibition
A beautiful display of new year greeting cards sent in from all over Japan will be exhibited to celebrate the new year. Each piece, made by children and adults, is unique and touched by a very creative artistic taste (as far as we can tell). During the exhibition period, there will also be an art event of Japanese lifestyle and culture.
Date: SAT, JAN. 7-SUN, JAN. 22, 2023
Time: 10 A.M.-6 P.M.
Location: ATLIA KAWAGUCHI MUNICIPAL ART GALLERY, 1-76 NAMIKI MOTOMACHI, KAWAGUCHI-SHI, SAITAMA - Map
Fee: FREE!
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, TOURISTS, COUPLES, FRIENDS, ARTISTS
Shining, Shimmering, Splendid
Blue Earth Garden
Bright illuminations in Saitama will add some extra holiday spirit to your Christmas gift shopping. What makes this market unique — other than the high-quality European-style goods and food — is the candle-making experience and teddy bear museum. A fun day out for all the family.
Date: NOW THROUGH SUN, FEB. 14 2023
Time: 5 P.M. TO 12 P.M. (ILLUMINATION LIGHT UP)
Location: KEYAKI SQUARE 2F, SAITAMA SUPER ARENA, 10 SHINTOSHIN, CHUO, SAITAMA - Map
Fee: FREE!
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: FAMILIES, FRIENDS, AND COUPLES
A Live Art Battle
FudeRock 4
FudeRock is an art competition like no other. Amateurs and pros alike are welcome to enter and battle it out! From one on one live painting contests to . Have an art and culture filled weekend at Yoyogi Park.
Date: Sat, Jan. 14, 2023
Time: 12 P.M. - 4 P.M.
Location: 2-3 Jinnan, Shibuya City, Tokyo - Map
Fee: Free
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: ART LOVERS, FRIENDS, COUPLES
Plants, Peacocks And Parasites
Tokyo Art Scene: Journey to the Earth
Catch these exhibits while you can. Acquaint yourself with our earth through art. We introduce three exhibitions in Tokyo for you to visit during your free time.
Date: VARIOUS
Time: VARIOUS
Location: VARIOUS
Fee: VARIOUS
Info: RECOMMENDED FOR: ART LOVERS, FRIENDS, COUPLES
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Date: ALL DAY
Time: ANYTIME
Location: ANYWHERE
Fee: FREE
Info: RECOMMENED FOR: Experienced freelance writers
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