Summer is almost here, get prepared with some firefly viewing, vegan treats, and a street festival 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.
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This is a fun, informal event designed to help grow your business network rather than stuffy, traditional Powerpoint presentations. We will give a lot of time for questions, interaction and relaxed business introductions.
When & Where
- Monday, May 30th
- 18:00 - 21:00
- Pasona office B1F Otemachi, Chiyoda, 2−6−4, Tokyo
- ¥1000
Pecha Kucha
Pecha Kucha is a fast-paced presentation style that originated in Tokyo but has spread to over 700 cities worldwide. Each speaker only has time to show 20 slides for 20 seconds each, allowing for an array of different ideas to be shared in one night. This Wednesday’s Pecha Kucha will feature photographer Yulia Skogoreva, artist Arthur Huang, and architect Tomoo Nitta.
When & Where
- Thursday, June 2nd
- 20:20 - 23:00
- Super Deluxe, B1F , 3-1-25 Nishi-Azabu, Minato-ku
- ¥1000
Early Summer Vegan Buffet
Enjoy an all-you-can-eat buffet of delicious vegan food, converse with like-minded people from all over the world, and relax in a casual atmosphere.
When & Where
- Thursday, June 2nd
- 19:30 - 22:00
- The Pink Cow, Tokyo Roi Building B1F, 5-5-1 Roppongi
- ¥2800
LEARNERS Live
Bummed about the cancelled Stone Roses Budokan shows? Check out some home grown alt-rock Friday night at Fever. LEARNERS will be teaming up with Inokashira Rangers, JAPPERS, and The Wisely Brothers for a night of rock and roll that probably won’t be derailed by freak drumming mishaps.
When & Where
- Friday, June 3rd
- 18:30
- Fever, Shin-daita building 1F, 1-1-14 Hanegi, Setagaya-ku
- ¥2500
The Gamuso Comedy Show
Laughs are free at the Gamuso Comedy Show! This Friday, five of Tokyo’s best English-speaking comedians will put on a show of stand up, improv, and music that will surely send you into Golden Week with a smile. Admission is free, but help keep the lights on by ordering a drink or the special Comedy Quiche.
When & Where
- Friday, June 3rd
- 20:00
- Gamuso Asagaya,Takuei Building 2F-3F, Asagaya-kita 2-12-5, Suginami-ku
- Free
Catch the Wave Pro Wrestling Tournament
32 of the world’s top female fighters will battle to prove who is worthy to challenge for the Wave title this Friday. Ayako Hamada, Yumi Ohka, Hikaru Shida, and more will put on a phenomenal pro wrestling show.
When & Where
- Sunday, June 5th
- 12:00
- Korakuen Hall, 1 Chome-3-61 Koraku, Bunkyo
- ¥3000 and up
Shibuya Renaissance
A brief free music festival will be taking place between Tokyo and Shibuya 109 on Sunday afternoon. There’ be traditional Japanese music, mixed with modern J-Pop and even a choir.
When & Where
- Sunday, June 5th
- 13:00
- Bunkamura Street, Shibuya
- Free
ShortShorts Film Festival & Asia 2016
The ShortShorts Film Festival is an Academy recognized celebration of some of the world’s best short films. 200 contestants from around the world will be screened, along with non-competition works like Martin Scorsese's The Audition.
When & Where
- Until June 26th
- Various
- Various
- Most events and screenings are free
Sankeien Firefly Evenings
Celebrate early summer with the traditional viewing of Fireflies near Yokohama this week. Both captive and wild fireflies will be on hand.
When & Where
- Until June 5th
- 09:00 - 21:00, firefly-watching 19:30
- Sankeien, 58-1 Honmoku-Sannotani, Naka-ku, Kanagawa
- ¥500, ¥200 kids
The Dinosaur Expo 2016
Did Jurassic World reignite your love for dinosaurs? Get up close with a Tyrannosaurus Rex fossil along with a reconstruction of the Spinosaurus, the largest carnivorous dinosaur.
When & Where
- Until June 12th
- 09:00 - 17:00
- National Museum of Nature and Science, 7-20 Ueno Park
- ¥1600, includes admission to other exhibits
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