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This Week in Tokyo For Feb 29 – Mar 6, 2016

Every Monday we post our picks of upcoming events in Tokyo. If you would like your event listed here, contact the editor of GaijinPot.

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Seafood, falcons, photography, and Beat Takeshi are just some of the exciting things going on This Week In Tokyo. If you’re doing something fun or interesting, be sure to leave us a comment or email us to have your event listed.

Business Networking Expo

Whether you are looking to meet new people and discover brand new job opportunities or wish to have a relaxing evening while talking to some creative minded people, this is the place to be! Here at Business Networking Expo, we create an atmosphere that allows everyone to interact and discover opportunities as well as exchange experiences.

When & Where
Tuesday, Mar. 1st
19:00
The Oak Challenge Roppongi, B1 5-5-1 Roppongi
¥3000 includes all-you-can-drink, tapas, and shisha
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Japan Fisherman Festival 2016

Japan has the world’s best seafood, and 40 of its best restaurants will be bringing their top dishes to Hibiya Park for the Fisherman Festival. Besides an endless array of delicious seafood, there will also be stage performances, workshops, and marine-related goods on sale.

When & Where
Thursday, Mar. 3rd to Sunday, Mar. 6th
10:00 - 17:00
Hibiya Park
¥500
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Vegan Pink & Green Spring Buffet

March is a month of festivals. To celebrate, The Pink Cow have created some special dishes and cakes (Pink & Green) for Hina festival & St Patrick`s day. Some of the special dishes: vegan Irish stew, Irish shepherd's pie, mushroom and broccoli, fricassee braised cabbage, carrots and celery, roast potatoes and turnips with rosemary, colcannon mash ,green bean courgette, spinach casserole, and much more!

When & Where
Thursday, Mar. 3rd
9:30 - 22:00
The Pink Cow, Roi Building B1F, 5-5-1 Roppongi
¥2800
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Artist Night: Everybody is the Model

You can see the art of photographer and director Guillaume Tauveron and become a part of it as well this Saturday at Speak Easy. The bar will be decorated with Tauveron’s photos, and he will take your portrait for free: “If you want your own nice portrait, talk with many people interested in art, and also have fun with your friends, the event is free!”

When & Where
Saturday, Mar. 5th
19:00
Bar Speak Easy, 2-14−1 Kitaōtsuka, Toshima-ku
Free
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2016 Super Japan Cup Dance

Shall we dance? The Japan Ballroom Dance Federation will be hosting its annual Super Japan Cup Dance this weekend at Makuhari Messe. You can see some of Japan’s most elegant dancers compete, and maybe pick up a few moves of your own!

When & Where
Saturday, Mar. 5th and Sunday, Mar. 6th
08:30 - 20:30
Makuhari Messe, 2-1, Nakase, Mihama-ku, Chiba
¥3000 - ¥20,000
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Sky Trails in Japan Flight Festa 2016

A Meetup Group has been formed for this unique festival taking place at Sekiyado Castle. The flight festa will celebrate the art of falconry: “You will see various kinds of birds of prey, such as falcons, owls, hawks, nightjars, etc. You might have chance to touch them if you ask the owner.”

When & Where
Sunday, Mar. 6th
09:15
Ichikawa Station below Platform No. 2
Free
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Shut up & Write!

Come join us for a session of focused writing! No time to get into the creative zone during the week? Get a head start on Sunday afternoons and write alongside others during one (or two) sessions of quiet, uninterrupted time. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Just show up and bring something to work on. Our goal is to create a supportive atmosphere where everyone can concentrate on their own work.

When & Where
Sunday, Mar. 6th
14:00 - 17:00
Disapora Links Studio 4, 4-7-15 Koyama Shingawa-ku
Free
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Art Takeshi

As fans of infamous movie tough guy Takeshi “beat” Kitano, the auteur of cinematic violence has a softer artist side. See 100 of Kitano’s colorful, almost child-like paintings at this special exhibition.

When & Where
Until Monday, Mar. 7th
10:00 - 20:00
Matsuya Ginza, 3-6-1 Ginza, Chuo-ku
¥1000, students ¥700
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