This Week In Tokyo: comedy and philosophy, poker and pinball, public speaking and startup pitching, yoga and Krav Maga. If you’re doing something fun or interesting, be sure to leave us a comment or email us to have your event listed.
Photo: Michael HolmesPirates of Tokyo Bay Bilingual Improv 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, Feb. 21st
- 19:00 open / 19:30 start
- What the Dickens, 4F Roob 6 Bldg, 1-13-3 Ebisu Nishi, Shibuya
- ¥2,000
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
- Tuesday, Feb. 16th
- 19:30
- Billiard Corner Pocket, Imura Building 2F, 3−9−5 Kotobuki
- ¥2300
Tokyo Startup Pitch Bootcamp
Pitching your startup ideas effectively is a crucial skill that will help you acquire financing, customers, partners, and top talent. In just three hours, the Startup Pitch Bootcamp will help you improve your pitching skills and recruit potential co-founders. This intensive, collaborative workshop features talks by leading startup Founders designed to help you understand the key ingredients of a successful pitch. Then, you can apply that learning and pitch to both experts and peers to receive constructive feedback in a relaxed setting.
When & Where
- Wednesday, Feb. 17th
- 19:00
- Microsoft HQ Shinagawa, Shinagawa Grand Central Tower
- Free
Krav Maga Self-Defense For Women
Krav Maga is a form of self-defense that combines aikido, boxing, wrestling, and judo. It’s designed for real life situations, and women can learn this distinct and efficient form of combat this Thursday in Meguro.
When & Where
- Thursday, Feb. 18th
- 11:45 - 13:00
- TODA Building 3F, 2-12-11, Kami Meguro, Meguro-ku
- ¥2000 Women only
Free Meditation & Yoga
Sahaja Yoga Meditation is a simple time-honoured technique that lets you tap into that energy and harness its power to become better balanced and better connected to yourself — emotionally, physically, mentally and spiritually If you're having trouble juggling the challenges in your life, Sahaja Yoga Meditation might well help you manage stress, master your emotions and find solutions to your problems. You may enjoy better health, better focus, and a deeper understanding of the universe and your place in it.
When & Where
- Saturday, Feb. 20th
- 13:00
- Kenko Plaza Toshima 7F, 2-5-1 KamiIkebukuro, Toshima-Ku
- Free
New Bridge Toastmasters Regular Meeting
The Toastmasters are a “non-profit organization developing public speaking and leadership skills through practice and feedback in local clubs since 1924.” If you’re interested in developing your public speaking skills, this is a fantastic opportunity to do so.
When & Where
- Saturday, Feb. 20th
- 14:00
- Aoyama Lifelong Learning hall, 4-19-7 Minamiaoyama, Minato-ku
- Free
Philosophy Trial Lesson
Philosophy is the study of thought and wisdom itself. If you are interested in peering deeper into life’s questions, or learning tools that can improve your cognitive ability in day-to-day life, check out this free trial lesson.
When & Where
- Saturday, Feb. 20th
- 17:30
- New Acropolis Cultural Association, Bay City Takigawa 901, 8-14 Daimachi
- Free
Japan Amusement Expo 2016
Japan Amusement Expo is the one of the largest amusement machines and equipment exhibition in the world. Products and services which displayed will include coin-op game machines, rides, play equipment, and prizes for amusement machine.
When & Where
- Saturday, Feb. 20th
- 10:00 - 17:00
- Makuhari Messe, Inc., 2-1, Nakase, Mihama-ku, Chiba
- ¥1000
Colin Firth Marathon
When & Where
- Saturday, Feb. 20th
- 23:00 - 05:00
- Shin Bungeiza Theater
- ¥2300
VELTPUNCH, Seagull Screaming Kiss Her Kiss Her, Luminous Orange Live
It’s a triple-header of some of Japan’s best alternative rock bands this Sunday at Fever. VELTPUNCH, Seagull Screaming Kiss Her Kiss Her, and Luminous Orange are all veterans of the indie scene, and are ready to rock Shimo-Kitazawa once again.
When & Where
- Sunday, Feb. 21st
- 18:00
- Fever, Shin-daita building 1F, 1-1-14 Hanegi, Setagaya-ku
- ¥2800
