There are tons of great events leading up to silver week; here are a few of our favorites 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.
Tokyo Game Show
Playstation, Wii U, 3DS, and iPhone. Come and see the latest and greatest games the Japanese industry has to offer this weekend at the world famous Tokyo Game Show. Even if you aren’t much of a gamer, there will be tons of top-tier cosplayers on-hand. Saturday and Sunday are open to the public, but get there early as lines can be long.
When & Where
- Saturday, Sept 19th and Sunday, Sept 20th
- 10:00 - 17:00
- Makuhari Messe
- ¥1000 advance / ¥1200 door
Kana Pro Mania
A Japanese athlete was one of the top trending topics this week on twitter. No, it wasn’t a baseball or soccer player, it was pro wrestler Kana! She recently signed a contract with an American wrestling company, and will have her final match in Japan, at least for a while, this Tuesday. Don’t miss your last chance to see this icon in action.
When & Where
- Tuesday, Sept. 15th
- 17:45 open / 18:30 start
- Korakuen Hall, 1 Chome-3-61 Koraku, Bunkyo
- From ¥2000
Pop Sabbath! feat. Looprider
Pop, rock, alternative, and metal will all be blended up and served, with some DJs on the side, this Wednesday at Volt. Headliners Looprider will be celebrating the release of their first album, “My Electric Fantasy.”
When & Where
- Wednesday, Sept. 16th
- 19:00 open / 19:30 start
- 20000Volt, L-GRAZIA B1, 1-7-23 Koenji Minami, Suginami-ku
- ¥1500 advance / ¥2000 door
Dance Lesson at Miyashita Park
Tired of getting served on the dance floor? Ready to step up your dance moves? Instructor Simon Tan is ready and willing to offer free beginners dance lessons with a focus on hip hop, freestyle, and dubstep. If you ever wanted to dance in a club without worrying about looking like an idiot, this is the place to learn!
When & Where
- Thursday, Sept. 17th
- 19:30 - 22:30
- Miyashita Park, 1-26-5 Shibuya-ku
- Free, donations welcome
Classic American Bar at the Hyatt
Craving chili dogs, onion rings, or buffalo wings? Check out The Hyatt’s new pop up restaurant. It’ll be serving American diner food until October.
When & Where
- Thursday and Friday evenings until Oct. 23rd
- 17:00 - 21:00
- 4F Chapel Garden, Grand Hyatt Tokyo
- ¥6000
English Standup Comedy Show
See Tokyo’s longest running standup comedy show this Thursday night. Yes, it’s in English, and yes it’s free, and it’s all from the good folks at The Comedy Store.
When & Where
- Thursday, Sept. 17th
- 19:00
- The Hobgoblin, 3F Ichiban Bldg. 1-3-11, Dogenzaka, Shibuya Ku
- Free (please buy a drink)
Fiesta Mexicana
Celebrate Mexican Independence Day with this year’s Fiesta Mexicana. Enjoy authentic Mexican food, goods, music, and masked lucha libre!
When & Where
- Saturday, Sept. 19th to Monday, Sept. 21st
- 11:00-19:00
- Aqua City Odaiba, Daiba, Minato-ku
- Free
2015 Philippine Festival
Famous entertainers from the Philippines will appear in Yoyogi Park this weekend for the annual Philippine Festival. Enjoy amazing Filipino music, food, dance, crafts, and more.
When & Where
- Saturday, Sept. 19th and Sunday, Sept. 20th
- 09:00 - 17:00
- Yoyogi Park
- Free
Vietnam Festa in Kanagawa
Film star Ayame Goriki is the official ambassador for Kanagawa’s celebration of all things Vietnam. Special attractions include an MTV produced concert, a night time lantern festival, and a mass wedding!
When & Where
- Saturday, Sept. 18th to Sunday, Sept. 20th
- 11: 00 - 21: 00, Sun. 10:00 - 17:00
- Kanagawa Prefectural Government Building
- Free
The Tokyo Art Book Fair 2015
The 7th annual Tokyo Art Book Fair will feature over 300 bookmakers from around the world, but it’s more than just books. There will be exhibitions, talk programs, book signings and more.
When & Where
- Saturday, Sept. 19th to Monday, Sept. 21st
- Sat 15:00 - 21:00 Sun 12:00 - 20:00 Mon 11:00 - 19:00
- Tohoku University of Art & Design Gaien Campus
- Free
France Party in Daikanayma
Meet new people while enjoying crepes and all the wine you can drink this Saturday in Daikanyama. The France Party invites all those with an interest in French culture to meet up and party. Vive la France!
When & Where
- Saturday, Sept. 19th
- 19:00 - 22:00
- The Room Daikanyama, Za HOUSE 5F, 1-34-17 Nishi-Ebisu,Shibuya-ku
- ¥2500
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