Workshop Events in Tokyo

Tokyo Handmade Marche

If you are tired of generic, badly made gifts, it might be time to try something new (and handmade). Inspired by the gigantic Yokohama Handmade Marche, Tokyo is putting on the largest handmade …

Cat Holiday Exhibition Winter 2023

Did you know that Cat Day in Japan is celebrated on February 22? So why not celebrate the cute fur balls with this joint photo exhibition featuring Instagram stars, craft stalls, and more! What …

Foundations – 5Rhythms® Movement Workshop

This is a 1-day workshop to explore 5Rhythms®, a movement meditation practice that is very popular in the U.S. and around the world. It is a chance to both workout and to reflect. A message from …

In the Loop, vol.3 – A Circularity-Driven Popup Community Event

In the Loop is a popup event for local and international creatives to try out new things and make connections around a shared consciousness and passion for circular design and sustainability. The …

Workshop: Intro to Stand-Up Comedy

Enjoy watching stand-up and fancy giving it a go? Been to a few gigs and think you would enjoy it… but a little too nervous? Well Stand-Up Tokyo is offering a 3.5-hour workshop to help kickstart …

Setagaya Koto Cafe Workshop and Concert

Experience the world of the traditional Japanese instrument, the koto (a Japanese transverse harp) in a workshop led by internationally renowned koto player Michiyo Yagi and Hiroko Takahashi. The …

Insect Experience Day

A free day of food, art and science—with an insect twist! This family-friendly event will feature a furikake workshop with an insect cuisine chef, cricket chocolate samples, Insect Art – …

Zen2.0 – Zen & Mindfulness Global Forum 2019

Zen 2.0 – the Third Annual Global Mindfulness Forum will be held in Kamakura, at the Heart of Japanese Zen – Kencho-ji Temple, the first temple in Japan dedicated to Zen training. Mindfulness, …

YCC Three-day Noh Workshop

If you want to experience Noh, one of Japan’s traditional performing arts, this three day course is the perfect opportunity. As a part of the Noh experience, you can try singing tradition Noh …

Nerd Nite 32: Loose Screws

Every month Nerd Nite gathers three smart speakers and a curious crowd. In April they’ll be talking about neurons, using AI in academia, and Akihabara. Do messed-up mitochondria in cells …

Happy Woman Festa 2019

A new but fast-growing and far-reaching collection of events held across Japan, this is part of a government initiative in Japan. Part of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals set in collaboration …

A Super Fan Guide to the Yokai World: Understanding the Supernatural in Manga

Join the first manga-themed event at JVTA (Japan Visualmedia Translation Academy) in Nihonbashi, Tokyo. If you love manga and Japanese pop culture in general, or are studying Japanese – why not …

Karuta Card Game Festival 2019

Both English and Japanese speakers are invited to learn and play an English version of a Japanese New Year’s card game called ‘Karuta’. Have a fun Saturday afternoon playing karuta in the Ribbon …

Women Entrepreneur Night: vol 9

Women Entrepreneur Night is a monthly event featuring forward-thinking conversations for female entrepreneurs and their supporters. Spend your Sunday feeling inspired. This month’s theme is Tech …

Women Entrepreneur Night Vol.8

Startup Lady is bridging together a business network of current and future female entrepreneurs/leaders in a friendly, bilingual environment. Bond with icebreakers, business journeys, & …

Japanese Home Cooking Lesson

A cooking class where you can learn the secrets of Japanese food – this is a tasty way to spend an afternoon. There are two sessions on the day – one from 10:45am – 12:30pm and …

Japanese Fabric Dyer’s Shop Tour and Dyeing Workshop

We are going to provide a special English guided tour for those who are interested in kimono and its beautiful dyeing techniques. On this tour you will visit two different traditional fabric …

Sri Lanka Karuta Project

Karuta 2020 Project team are going to hold a report session on the first Sri Lanka ‘Karuta’ Project completed in Galle last October. Kauta is a traditional Japanese card game with an educational …

Coping with Anxiety

As part of the Exceptional Parenting Program, mental health non-profit TELL presents a series of workshops. The workshops aim to help parents with various challenges, such as Coping with Anxiety. …

LGBTQIA+ Youth: A Village of Support

TELL‘s March Exceptional Parenting Program will feature a panel discussion on supports for LGBTQIA+ youth. Panelists include Sara Hoskins from the ASIJ Queer Equality Alliance, Arunansu …

All Cat Love

Japan loves its cats, and this month WACCA Ikebukuro is showing it’s love with a special event, World of Cats in WACCA ~All Cat Love~. This event has all sorts of feline-related attractions …

Talking with Young People About Sexual Violence

NPO TELL presents a workshop as part of their Exceptional Parenting Program: Talking with young people about sexual violence. In this presentation, Sachi will talk about what is entailed in a …

Alcohol Use and Its Effects on the Family

As part of TELL’s Exceptional Parenting Program, we will look at how alcohol and other drugs can impact the family dynamic. We will focus primarily on teen alcohol and drug use as it is …

“Karuta” Card Game Workshop – Thai Themed

A creative workshop will be offered to help both English and Japanese speakers learn, create and play karuta—a Japanese New Year’s card game themed around Thailand. This is suitable for arty, …