Tokyo events for Monday, November 4 to Sunday, November 10, 2019
This week get into the fall spirit with autumn leaves festivals at Mt. Takao and near Mt. Fuji. There’s also good times and good luck awaiting you at the Asakusa Tori-no-ichi Fair. Plus take your pick of cheese, farmer and performaing arts festivals.
Fuji-Kawaguchiko Fall Leaves Festival
This annual fall festival takes place at the famous Maple Corridor near Mt. Fuji. There will be food stalls, local specialties and performances.
Mt. Takao Autumn Leaves Festival
Visit nearby Mt. Takao for the perfect fall day trip. The tree leaves are autumnally clad, plus there will be traditional performances and market stalls throughout the month.
Craft Beer & Comedy Yokohama
A fun night of English and Japanese stand-up in Yokohama. Your entry ticket also gets your a pint of American craft beer.
| At the door: ¥1,500 | ||
Asakusa Tori-no-ichi Fair I
Taking place in Asakusa, this traditional Edo-period festival celebrates luck in health and business. Take some good luck home with you by buying a ‘kumade’—an ornate rake decorated with gold and silver sold by lively vendors around the shrine.
Nerd Nite #38: Risk & Reward
Nerd Nite is “the Discovery Channel with beer”, a monthly event series that mixes presentations, performances, trivia, demos, music, and of course drinking.
| At the door: ¥1,000 | ||
National Museum of Western Art – Free Admission Day
Check out the extensive permanent collection at the Museum of Western Art in Ueno Park for free. Works include paintings from the late Medieval period through to the 20th century and modern French sculpture.
Farmers and Kids Festa 2019
This event lets parents pass that tricky “Where does food come from?” question onto real farmers, who will hold educational seminars on agriculture for kids. In addition, there will be an array of food options available and various farm animals to befriend.
Snow Bank Pay It Forward
Ready for snow in Tokyo? A slope of the white stuff and a rail will be set up at Yoyogi Park where you can snowboard and sled. There will also be food, music and skateboarding ramps if you’re just not ready for snow to be in your life yet. This event is partnered with Red Cross to raise awareness about becoming a bone marrow donor, hence the “Pay It Forward” part of the name.
Cheese Festa 2019
What better way to celebrate Cheese Day in Japan (Nov 11) than with a cheese-tasting event? EBiS303, an event hall in Ebisu, will host the festa where you can try various domestic and international varieties of the stinky stuff over the weekend. Yes, there will be wine.
Festival/Tokyo
Festival/Tokyo is an annual performing arts festival. A range of events—from dance, theater, talks, and film screenings—will be held at venues across Tokyo.
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