Tokyo Events This Week: Free Art, Improv and CNY Fun

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Tokyo events for Monday, January 27 to Sunday, February 2, 2020

Chinese New Year celebrations continue this week in Yokohama’s Chinatown with traditional performances. Also coming up is free admission day to the Museum of Moden Art, an improv comedy night, a DJ party and more.

chinese new year yokohama — Decorations for the 2020 CNY celebrations in Yokohama. | Photo by iStock.com/JianGang Wang

UZU

UZU is a new art exhibition focusing on the “swirl” that is the circle of life. By combining visual art and physical installations, the artists put the spectator at the center, inviting them to reflect on the evolution and transcience of life.

Sumo Morning Practice Tour at Stable in Tokyo

Try this insider’s experience at a sumo wrestler morning practice session. Enjoy exclusive access to a sumo stable, watching as these massive athletes put themselves through their daily training regimen and go head-to-head.

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UZU

Uzu - Event submission - Ultra Super New Gallery

Dates:27th Jan–2nd Feb, 2020

Entry:Free

Venue:

UltraSuperNew Gallery

Improvazilla Comedy Night

Tokyo’s longest running improv night is filled with games, off-the-cuff creations and plenty of musical performances.

Improvazilla Comedy Night

Dates:

Late

Mar

2020

Price:

Adults:
At the door: ¥1,500

Nottooserious

Nottooserious is a Moscoman-headlined DJ party at Womb, Tokyo’s biggest nightclub.

Nottooserious

Dates:31st Jan, 2020

Venue:

Womb

Chinese Traditional Performances

Yokohama will host various Chinese traditional performances on the 1st and 2nd of February as part of the Lunar New Year celebrations. Traditional dragon and lion dances, along with songs, harps and acrobatics should be expected.

Chinese Traditional Performances

Dates:

Mid

Feb

2025

Entry:Free

Venue:

Yamashita-cho Park

Museum of Modern Art – Free Admission Day

The MOMAT is free this Sunday. The museum houses mainly Japanese works of the 20th century including a number deemed ‘Important Cultural Properties’ or masterpieces.

Museum of Modern Art - Free Admission Day

Dates:3rd Jan, 2021

Entry:Free

Venue:

National Museum of Modern Art

The Oedo Antique Market

A cheapo favorite, Japan’s biggest outdoor market is back at the Tokyo International Forum. It’s a great spot for finding unique souvenirs, decorating your apartment on a shoestring, or even just strolling around outdoors. The market will be canceled in case of rain through, so keep an eye on the forecast.