Tokyo Events This Week: Free Yoga, Salsa on the Street and Food Festivals

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Tokyo events for Monday, June 17 to Sunday, June 23, 2019

This week, celebrate International Yoga Day with a free yoga session, visit the Africa and Taiwan food and culture festivals and bust a move at the Salsa Street festival.

VYS 621 Yoga Matsuri — Photo by Kayo Okamoto

Rosenzuiro: Erica Ward Solo Exhibition

An exhibition of 14 works of art that uses the colors of the Tokyo’s subway line by artist Erica Ward.

Rosenzuiro: Erica Ward Solo Exhibition

Dates:11th Jun–23rd Jun, 2019

Entry:Free

Hope Quiz Night at Hobgoblin

A classic pub trivia night in Roppongi. Proceeds go towards helping the neglected poor become self-reliant.

Hope Quiz Night at Hobgoblin

Dates:19th Jun, 2019

Price:

Adults:
At the door: ¥1,000

Taiwan Festival Tokyo 2019

A Taiwan food festival in the heart of Ueno Park. Sample an array of tasty treats including Taiwanese favorite: lychee.

Taiwan Festival Tokyo

Dates:

Mid

Jun

Venue:

Ueno Park

Recommended hotels:

Sakura Hotel Nippori, HOTEL MYSTAYS Ueno East

Africa Hibiya Festival

A festival to celebrate and learn about African culture, lifestyles, food, dances, music, fashion and more.

Samurai Experience in Tokyo

One of the coolest things to do in Tokyo! Discover the samurai practice of Kenbu Tachibana Ittoryu, a special sword performance. During your class you’ll dress up in a samurai outfit and train with a katana (single-edge samurai sword). A photo shoot is included, Great experience for families and children!

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Africa Hibiya Festival

Dates:18th Jun–21st Jun, 2019

Entry:Free

Venue:

Hibiya Park

Recommended hotel:

Agora Tokyo Ginza

Berlin Party with Tokyo Groove Joshi

This Shibuya party will feature a slew of DJs and special guests Tokyo Groove Joshi. There will also be free vegan burritos and happy-hour specials.

Berlin Party 新年会!

Dates:16th Jan, 2020

Entry:Free

Venue:

Ruby Room

VYS621 Yoga Matsuri

Celebrate International Yoga Day with a free outdoor yoga lesson with Indian yoga master Sudhakar.

VYS621 Yoga Matsuri

Dates:21st Jun, 2019

Entry:Free

Venue:

Sporu Shinagawa Oimachi

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.

National Museum of Western Art - Free Admission Day

Dates:10th Oct, 2020

Entry:Free

Venue:

National Museum of Western Art

Salsa Street Festival 2019

Bust a move or two at this popular event in Ueno Park. Latin American food and drinks will be available for when you need to refuel.

Salsa Street Festival 2023

Dates:

Mid

Oct

Entry:Free

Venue:

Ueno Onshi Park Fountain Square

Code TECHNIQ x Blink Tech Series 2019: WWDC Recap

This event brings together folks from all different backgrounds—kids, adults, coding beginners and coding experts, casuals and gamers—for a fun day of technology-focused activities, including workshops, games, networking and more.

Code TECHNIQ x Blink Tech Series 2019: WWDC Recap

Dates:23rd Jun, 2019

Entry:Free

Venue:

Blink - Smart Workspace

Mt. Takao Beer Mount

If you like your beer gardens with a refreshing view, try the one atop Mt. Takao—the highest beer garden in Tokyo. Make sure you go hungry and thirsty though, it’s an all-you-can-drink deal (don’t worry, there’s more than beer) accompanied by an all-you-can-eat buffet.

Takao Beer Mount

Dates:15th Jun–15th Oct, 2023

Venue:

Mount Takao

Sound of Waves

Sound of Waves is a group exhibition featuring both Japanese and European photographers, painters, illustrators and animators. The driving force behind this event is to foster connections in a world of social media and technological isolation.

Tokyo Bar Hopping Tour in Shibuya by MagicalTrip

Explore the underground food scene of Tokyo's coolest nightlife district, with a friendly local guide. Experience Shibuya like you live there, by sharing a table with locals and sampling Japanese beer and pub dishes. This is one of the most highly rated tours in the city!

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Sound of Waves

Dates:3rd Jun–1st Sep, 2019

Entry:Free

Venue:

Park Hotel Tokyo

Katsushika Iris Festival

In northwest Tokyo, see 14,000 iris flowers at Mizumoto Park and 6,000 more at Hirikiri Shobuen Garden. There will be music performances and other entertainment to accompany your floral stroll—the perfect event for a sunny weekend.