Tokyo Events This Week: Oct 22-Oct 28, 2018

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Suggested Activity

Tokyo English Book Exchange #4

Meet up with likeminded bibliophiles for Tokyo Cheapo’s 4th English Book Exchange. Come with at least one book to swap, mingle, grab a drink. Who knows what published treasure you might find!

Tokyo English Book Exchange #4

Dates:	24th Oct, 2018
Entry:	Free

Kimono Fabric Dyeing Tour

Learn about the beautiful art of kimono fabric dyeing with a free English guided tour of traditional craftsmen’s shops.

Kimono Fabric Dyeing Tour

Dates:	27th Oct, 2018
Entry:	Free

Chofu City Fireworks Festival

This festival will set off an impressive 10,000 fireworks for a modest crowd of 35,000 people (compared to the millions who attended the Sumida Festival in the summer).

Chofu City Fireworks Festival

Dates:
Entry:	Free

Koenji Festival 2018

This community affair will focus around lots of food, music, characters, activities for the kids—and even live wrestling matches! Check out some pics from previous years here.

Koenji Festival 2019

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Entry:	Free

Nihonbashi-Kyobashi Matsuri

A traditional festival with a parade of 3,000 dance performers and lots of Japanese street food stalls.

Nihonbashi-Kyobashi Matsuri

Dates:
Entry:	Free

Tokyo International Film Festival

The 31st Tokyo International Film Festival will screen more than 200 films over 10 days, including some upcoming releases from Japan and beyond.

Tokyo International Film Festival

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Design Touch 2018

Tokyo Midtown is once again holding Design Touch. The main feature is the interactive art installation in the Grass Square, but there’s plenty of art, goods, flower exhibitions and more in the vicinity—and it’s all free.

Design Touch 2019

Dates:
Entry:	Free

Kanda Used Book Festival

One of the biggest events of its kind, word nerds will go gaga for the stacks and stacks of used/antique/rare books along Yasukuni Dori in the Jimbocho district of Kanda. Makes for unique souvenirs too!

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Kanda Used Book Festival

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Entry:	Free

Tokyo Ramen Show 2018

On the hunt for a hearty bowl of ramen? Look no further than the Tokyo Ramen Show held in Komazawa Olympic Park. Bowls ring in at ¥850.

Tokyo Ramen Show 2019

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Entry:	Free

Omotesando Halloween Pumpkin Parade

Taking place along the swanky streets of Omotesando is this popular kids’ parade. Children under 12 can participate, and will be able to trick-or-treat at participating stores in the area.

Omotesando Halloween Pumpkin Parade

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Entry:	Free

Kawasaki Halloween & Pride Parade 2018

The famous Kawasaki Halloween parade is back and, unlike the following parades, is geared towards adults—so expect a good dose of scary and sexy in tandem.

Kawasaki Halloween & Pride Parade 2019

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Entry:	Free

Ikebukuro Halloween Cosplay Festival

For a Japanese take on Halloween, you can join (or just watch) the Ikebukuro Cosplay Festival. Taking place on the east side of the station at Higashi-Ikebukuro Central Park. There will be stage events, mainly a cosplay runway, and a beginner-friendly area with props for photo ops. It’s ¥1,500 to join per day.