Tokyo events for Monday, February 12 to Sunday, February 18, 2024.
The most romantic week of the year means it’s the best time to head out and see the blossoming early spring flowers — orchids, plum blossoms, and early blooming cherry blossoms take center stage.
You may be looking for date ideas, or sweet treats to share with a loved one, but for those looking to avoid the cheese, you can also visit markets or tourism fairs.
Super Bowl 2024: Where to Watch
You’re here because you want to see if the Chiefs can defend their title, or if the 49ers can take it back to San Fran. Or maybe you’re just sticking around for the commercials and half-time show (Usher!). Either way, you might want to know where and how you can watch the game this Monday, February 12 at 08:30 a.m. (JST).
Tokunoshima Tourism & Products Fair
Tokunoshima — an island found in the Amami archipelago of Kagoshima Prefecture — can seem a long way from Tokyo. If you’d like to give some of their food and cultural attractions a trial before you make the trip south, then this event gives you a chance to do just that.
INTERSTYLE
For those who love surfing, skateboarding, snowboarding, or any other action sports, INTERSTYLE 2024 is the event for you. Planned to be held at Pacifico Yokohama from February 13 to February 15, INTERSTYLE is Japan’s largest sports and outdoor trade show.
Artists Flea Market at Kirameki Art Festival
We love a flea market here at Tokyo Cheapo, and this one is made for creatives and artists. Young talented Japanese artists set up stalls and sell everything from rings and pottery to art materials. There will also be workshops and opportunities to chat with fellow creatives.
Japan International Orchid and Flower Show
Orchids are an important symbol to many Japanese gardeners and flower fans. This February, you can see their beauty in person at the Japan International Orchid and Flower Show. Visitors can experience an array of beautifully arranged floral artwork from the moment they walk in — go through the Orchid Gate, a display made from 100,000 orchids, and an ideal selfie spot.
Last of the winter illuminations
This is the last chance to see these winter illuminations as most turn off their lights mid-February. Check out:
- Marunouchi Illumination (until Feb. 18)
- Hibiya Magic Time Illumination (until Feb. 14)
- Shinjuku Southern Terrace Illumination (until Feb. 14)
Plum blossom festivals
- Koubai Red Plum Blossom Festival: Every year, the Ushi-Tenjin Kitano Shrine puts on a wonderful plum blossom festival during February that celebrates red plum blossoms (until Feb. 25).
- Odawara Plum Blossom Festival: This famous festival gives visitors the chance to see Mt. Fuji framed by plum blossoms in full bloom (until Feb. 29).
- Mukōjima-Hyakkaen Garden Plum Festival: This festival comes not only with flowers but also with traditional dancing, shows, and ceremonies (until Mar. 3)
- Setagaya Plum Blossom Festival: On weekends during this festival, vendors sell plum-themed food such as madeleines and jelly (until Mar. 3).
- Yushima Tenjin Plum Blossom Festival: Yushima Tenjin has been a popular spot for blossom-viewing since the Edo era (until Mar. 8).
Early blooming cherry blossom festivals
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