Once bitten, twice shy. You’re keeping your distance from the creeping cold weather, but we’ve got a few events that will still catch your eye 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.
Roppongi Hills Artelligent Christmas
Over a million LEDs are lighting up the nights in Roppongi this winter. The Christmas tree alone has 31,000 lights, so it’s more than worth the trip! Roppongi is always a great place for shopping, and Christmas is no exception as a special German market is open for the season.
When & Where
- Until Dec. 25th
- 17:00 - 23:00
- Roppongi Keyakizaka Street
- Free
Ringo Deathstarr Japan Tour
Ringo Deathstarr might be Japan’s favorite modern American rock band. They’ll be making their 8th trip to Japan this week, with stops in Osaka, Yamanashi, and, of course, Tokyo: We are so fortunate to have such an enthusiastic fan base in Japan! Even when we’ve felt like we were losing steam or on the wrong path, our Japanese fans have pulled us out of whatever rut we were in and made us feel like we were making something worthwhile.
When & Where
- Tuesday, Dec. 8th
- 19:00 open, 19:30 start
- WOMB, Studio Arias, 2-16 Maruyama-cho, Shibuya
- ¥5500
Fly Emmerson Welcome Party and Zouk Lesson
Zouk is a Brazilian couples dance similar to the lambada and Fly Emmerson is an award-winning instructor. He’ll be spending the next few weeks in Japan, and Wednesday he will have a welcome party in Roppongi. There will be free zouk lessons for beginners, and a DJ.
When & Where
- Wednesday, Dec. 9th
- 19:30 - 23:00
- EL Cafe Latino, WIN Roppongi, 3-15-24 Roppongi
- ¥1500
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
- Thursday, Dec. 10th
- 19:00 - 21:00
- Shimbashi Lifelong Learning Center, 3-16-3 Shimbashi
- Free
Democrats Abroad Japan Speakeasy
Back in the US, the democratic primary between Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders, and Martin O’Malley is heating up. If you’re a member of the democratic party, or just interested in discussing American politics, head to the Aldgate British Pub Thursday night.
When & Where
- Thursday, Dec. 10th
- 19:30
- The Aldgate British Pub, 30-4 Udagawachō, Shibuya
- Free
Tokyo Cigar Group
Head over to Rhum et Tafia cafe in Roppongi and meet up with the Tokyo Cigar group. Bring your own stogie, or buy a one there. Everyone is welcome, so come and sink into the warmth of a nice cigar.
When & Where
- Friday, Dec. 11th
- 23:00
- Rhum et Tafia Cafe, 2-15-14 Nishiazabu Westpoint Building 1F Minato-Ku
- Free
Artist Night with Claire Xavier
You can see the art of French photographer Claire Xavier this Saturday at Speak Easy. The bar will be decorated with Xavier’s photos of Paris as part of Speak Easy’s monthly artist night: The principle is simple, come to meet and chat with actors, directors, dancers, makeup artists, producers, models, painters, etc.
When & Where
- Saturday, Dec. 12th
- 19:00
- Bar Speak Easy, Suzuya Building 3F 14-1 Kita Otsuka
- Free
Oz Academy: LOADED
The women of Oz Academy are putting on an absolutely stacked pro wrestling show this Sunday. Appropriately titled LOADED, Sunday’s offering features a triple main event with three titles on the line.
When & Where
- Sunday, Dec. 13th
- 12:00
- Korakuen Hall, 1 Chome-3-61 Koraku, Bunkyo
- Starting at ¥3000
The Gift Pop Up Shop
Floral artist Megumi Shinozaki and designer Michiko Imura are La La Eden, an art collective that specializes in fashion-forward and eco-friendly goods. You can pick up some one of a kind Christmas gifts for your socially conscious, and very fashionable, friends.
When & Where
- Until Dec. 20th
- 11:00 - 21:00, 11:00 - 20:00 Sundays
- Pass The Baton, Omotesando Hills West Bldg 2F, 4-12-10 Jingumae
- Free
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