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This Week in Tokyo For January 18 – 24

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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The new year has finally settled upon us, and the temperatures are finally reflecting their true nature. Take a look at some of the events to pull you from your winter slumber. If you’re doing something fun or interesting, be sure to leave us a comment or email us to have your event listed.

Artbar Tokyo

If one of your resolutions was to start a new hobby, do something fun, drink, or meet new people, then this is for you! Professional artists will guide and help you develop your skills. Instruction is in English and beginners are welcome! All supplies and drinks are included in the cost, just come as you are!

When & Where
Sunday, Jan. 24th
15:00 - 17:30
Sakura Event Space, 2-5-28 Nakameguro, Meguro-ku
¥5,000 includes supplies and drinks
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Pink Cow Connections Business Presentations

PCC is the Pink Cow’s monthly business networking event. English-speaking professionals are invited to make connections and share ideas while enjoying great food and interesting presentations. This Tuesday’s speakers are CEO Kojiro Hirate and business consultant Cheryl Holdcroft.

When & Where
Tuesday, Jan. 19th
19:00 - 22:00
The Pink Cow, Tokyo Roi Building B1F, 5-5-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku
¥2000
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And So I Watch You From Afar with LITE

Irish post-rock heroes And So I Watch You From Afar will team up their Japanese contemporaries LITE for a show this Wednesday at Fever. Soaring guitars and endless, ethereal jams await all-comers.

When & Where
Wednesday, Jan. 20th
19:00 open / 19:30 start
Fever, 1F, Shindaita Bldg. 1-1-14 Hanegi, Setagaya-ku
¥3500
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Globa Tennis

Looking to improve your serve this year? Globa Tennis offers lessons in English, Japanese, German, and French, for adults and kids.

When & Where
Thursday, Jan. 21st
19:00 - 21:00
Gaienmae/Aoyama area
¥3000 per hour
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The Pirates of Tokyo Bay Bilingual Comedy Show

The Pirates of Tokyo Bay are Tokyo’s only bilingual improv comedy troupe, so their fun, innovative, and hilarious shows have something for everyone! Enjoy their one-of-a-kind, all-improvised event this Sunday night at What The Dickens bar.

When & Where
Sunday, Jan. 24th
19:00 open / 19:30 start
What the Dickens, 4F Roob 6 Bldg, 1-13-3 Ebisu Nishi, Shibuya
¥2,000
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Winter Sports Festa Season 15

Before you hit the slopes this winter, get some great deals on the latest snow wear at Makuhari Messe. 340 brands and a millions winter items await you.

When & Where
Friday, Jan. 22nd to Sunday, Jan. 24th
Fri. 15:00 - 19:00, Sat. - Sun. 11:00 - 19:00
Makuhari Messe, 2-1, Nakase, Mihama-ku, Chiba
Free
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ARK Animal Adoption Fair

Animal Rescue Kansai is a wonderful organization that finds new homes for stray, abandoned, and abused animals. You can meet and play with some of the wonderful animals of Tokyo ARK this Sunday. Even if you can’t foster an animal, the dogs and cats would love to see you!

When & Where
Saturday, Jan. 23rd
13:00 - 16:00
PET SPA, 1-28-7 Shakujiimachi, Nerima-ku, Tokyo
Free
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Cards Against Humanity

Tokyo English Language International Meetup is a group that for, over a decade, has hosted events where you can meet, mingle and network. Now they’re doing it with one of the world’s most popular games; Cards Against Humanity. If you haven’t played it, it’s billed as “a card game for horrible people.” It’s hysterical, and just a bit naughty, you’ll be sure to have a lot of fun.

When & Where
Saturday, Jan. 23rd
19:30
Irish Pub CLANN, Noble Building 3F, 1-8-18 Jiyugaoka, Meguro-ku
¥1000
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2045 Carnival Folklore Screening

See an English subtitled screening of new dystopian noise rock film 2045 Carnival Folklore, with performances by all the artists appearing in the film, and special guest Bo Ningen this Sunday at Super Deluxe: Like a noise rock Brave New World with echoes of Alphaville, this gorgeous black and white vision of Japan after a nuclear disaster pits chaos against control and secret agents against an oppressive government agency.

When & Where
Sunday, Jan. 24th
17:30 open / 18:00 start
Super Deluxe, B1F 3-1-25 Nishi Azabu, Minato-ku
¥2500 advance / ¥2800 door
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