We hope 2016 is treating you well so far! If you still need something to kick start your year, look no further than these great events happening 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.
Tokyo Auto Salon
You can see hundreds of the world’s most advanced cars and car parts this Weekend at the Tokyo Auto Salon. Custom racers, concept cars, everything else with an engine will be on display and for sale. The show will also feature live performances by dancers and pop groups.
When & Where
- Jan. 16th and Sunday, Jan. 17th
- 09:00 - 20:00, Sun. 09:00 - 17:00
- Makuhari Messe
- ¥1800 pre-sale ¥2200 door
Manaita-biraki
This unique New Year’s ceremony sees a large carp ritually sliced as an offering for the temple by a culinary master.
When & Where
- Tuesday, Jan. 12th
- 10:00 - 12:00
- Hoon-ji Temple, Taito
- Free
Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament in English
Help people practice their English, and then help yourself to their poker chips. Professional poker dealers and equipment will be provided at Thursday’s tournament, and the proceedings will be conducted entirely in English. Top prize includes a ¥5000 Amazon gift card and points in the Japanese Poker Association’s rankings.
When & Where
- Thursday, Jan. 14th
- 19:30
- Billiard Corner Pocket, Imura Building 2F, 3−9−5 Kotobuki
- ¥2300
Crazy Free International Karaoke Meetup
The Pera Pera Tokyo language exchange community is hosting a free open mic karaoke party this Friday in Shinjuku. Mingle, make friends, and sing your heart out at Paddy’s Junction, all for free.
When & Where
- Friday, Jan. 15th
- 20:00
- Paddy’s Junction, Sensho Bldg. Ground Floor, 2-13-16 Shinjuku
- Free
Tokyo Art Bookake Fair Vol. 3
Enjoy live performances, support the local art scene, and take some limited edition goods home you. Tokyo Art Bookake will bring three dozen artists together to share their work this weekend. Food will be provided by eclectic bakery Shinbopan.
When & Where
- Friday, Jan. 15th to Sunday, Jan. 17th
- 19:00 - 22:00, Saturday / Sunday 12:00 - 20:00
- The Works, B3-18-3 Aobadai, Meguro
- Free
Friday Night Burlesque
The art of burlesque has seen a revival in recent years, and Tokyo is no exception. Beautiful and talented Rita Goldie is the city’s premier burlesque entertainer. This Friday, join her, Aya Marmaid, Olene Virginia and more for a night of elegant entertainment.
When & Where
- Friday, Jan. 15th
- 21:00 - 24:00
- Takadanobaba After Party, Washiya BLDG.4F-a, 2-8-5 Takadanobaba
- ¥3000 men / ¥2000 women
Hand Paper Making Workshop
An international group will be getting together to attend the Hand Paper Making Workshop at the Paper Museum this Saturday: You can make handmade postcards from recycled milk cartons. You will easily understand how to make paper. This is the most popular workshop in this museum. Everyone can attend and enjoy it!
When & Where
- Saturday, Jan. 16th
- 12:45 - 15:00
- Ouji Station
- ¥800
Yokohama Pub Crawl
Yokohama Pub Crawl Tour is the ONLY PUB CRAWL that includes the best American, British, Irish and Japanese craft bars around the Yokohama Area. Get off the boring tourist trail and discover this city's world famous Craft Bars and Authentic American bars, British & Irish Pubs, and Japanese Izakayas
When & Where
- Saturday, Jan. 16th
- 18:30 - 23:30
- Yokohama Station
- ¥1500
New Year Sabbath 2016
This Sunday, celebrate the New Year with indie rock band Looprider in Koenji. They’ll be joined by Hitodama, Jebiotto, and Day & Buffalo for New Year Sabbath at Sound Studio DOM. See four great bands for just 1000 yen.
When & Where
- Sunday, Jan. 17th
- 17:30 open / 18:00 start
- Sound Studio DOM, Gomeido Bldg 3F, 4-25-7, Koenji Minami, Suginami
- ¥1000
Missed Movie Feature 2015
Missed seeing some of the best movies of the year in theaters? You’ll get one more chance this week at Uplink. They will be hosting screenings the best films to come to Japan in 2015, from critically acclaimed drama Whiplash to the 40th Anniversary Edition of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre.
When & Where
- Until Jan. 29th
- Varies
- Uplink Theater, Totsune Bldg. 1F, 37-18 Udagawacho, Shibuya
- ¥1300, student and senior discounts available
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