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This Week in Tokyo For November 16 – 22

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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It’s still warm enough to enjoy stepping outside, so enjoy some great outdoor activities 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.

SALSA SANCTUARY - DANCE FOR THE ANIMALS

The Tokyo Animal Refuge Kansai (ARK) Meetup Group is doing it yet again with an exciting evening of Latin dance and performance for people with a yen for giving and an itch to put on their dancing shoes!

When & Where
Saturday, 21st November
19:00 ~ 22:30
Latin Club Leon, Shinjuku
¥3000 includes one drink
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Night Picnic at Yoyogi Park

Enjoy a cool, crisp evening in Yoyogi Park with some great people this Wednesday night. A group will be gathering to listen to music, play games, and enjoy each other’s company starting at 19:30

When & Where
Wednesday, Nov. 18th
19:30
Harajuku Station, Omotesando Exit
¥500
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Samurai and Ninja Show

Travel 400 years back in time to Japan’s Warring States era with this one hour interactive show, featuring live action samurai battle scenes, taiko drumming, ninja demonstrations, and geishas. A few lucky spectators may even be called on stage to participate! After the show, you can test out your ninja skills and try on samurai equipment.

When & Where
Friday, Nov. 20th
13:30 and 18:00
Kaminari Gorogoro Kaikan, Asakusa 3-6-1,Taito-ku
¥1000 show, ¥2000 show and hands-on experience
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JWP vs. DIANA Pro Wrestling

Ronda Rousey is no longer the baddest woman on the planet. Who will take her crown? DIANA’s Jenny Rose? Perhaps JWP’s Hanako Nakomori? Both are throwing their hats in the ring, along with their colleagues this Friday night. See two top joshi puroresu promotions battle for supremacy at Shinjuku FACE.

When & Where
Friday, Nov. 20th
19:00
Shinjuku FACE, 1-20-1 Kabukichō, Shinjuku
Tickets start at ¥4000
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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, Nov. 20th to Monday, Nov. 23rd
Fri 15:00 - 19:00, Sat - Mon 11:00 - 19:00
Makuhari Messe, 2-1, Nakase, Mihama-ku, Chiba
Free
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Tokyo Bollywood Night

The most fanciest bar and club in Roppongi, is hosting a free Bollywood Night this Saturday. Sing your favorite Bollywood tunes and dance your heart in in celebration of Diwali, the Indian festival of lights.

When & Where
Saturday, Nov. 21st
20:00 - 23:30
Bar ENZO, B1 Torikatsu Bldg., 5-2-4 Roppongi
Free
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Shimokitazawa Nite

Tokyo’s guitar town has its very own music festival this weekend, and one ticket will get you access to dozens of bands appearing at numerous live houses including Basement Bar, Three, Cave Be, MOSAiC. From the sweet indie tunes of The Love Ningen, savage punk Manga Shock, 90’s alternative of Wasureranneyo, fans of all kinds of rock and roll will have plenty to listen to over both days.

When & Where
Sunday, Nov. 22nd and Monday, Nov. 23rd
Various
Various
¥4000 1 day, ¥7000 2 days
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Tour De Autumn Cycling

Enjoy a ride from the beautiful Yamanashi countryside all the way to Okutama Valley with this extended cycling tour. You also have the option of camping out after taking in the autumn scenery.

When & Where
Saturday, Nov. 21st
07:45
Meet at JR Shinjuku Station South Exit
¥4500 one day tour, ¥7500 two day tour
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Hachioji Ginkgo Festival

Enjoy a long stroll through hundreds of beautiful gingko trees in Hachioji this weekend. The trees were planted during the city’s Showa era expansion; the festival commemorates this with a classic car show and a tour of old street checkpoints.

When & Where
Saturday, Nov. 21st and Sunday, Nov. 22nd
09:00 - 17:00
Hachioji between Oiwake-cho and Kobotoke Sekisho
Free
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Exhibition: JR’s Picture Show: 24 Frames Per Second

JR is the alias of a mysterious French artist known for using entire cityscapes as canvases for his photos. This exhibition will focus on JR’s video work, whose subjects include Ellis Island, a ballet troupe, and a French shipping port.

When & Where
Until November 29th
11:00 - 19:00 (Open till 21:00 on Wed) Closed Mondays
Watari-Um Museum of Contemporary Art, 3-7-6 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku
¥1000, student and group discounts available
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Marunouchi Illumination

Marunouchi is lit up for winter, and you can enjoy your romantic stroll under lights guilt-free; the lights are eco-friendly.

When & Where
Until February 14th
17:00 - 23:00
Marunouchi Naka Dori, 2 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku
Free
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Actor’s Workshop: Film Intensive with Tordy Clark

Tordy Clark is an award winning actress, who recently appeared in NHK drama “Hanako and Anne.” You can sign up now for her intensive mid-December acting a course. The course promise to teach students how to: Book roles, win auditions. Be more dynamic in performance. Know your character, drive your scene and be outstanding. Create nuanced performances and bring presence to your work. Never get caught faking your performance again.

When & Where
December 12th and 13th
10:00
Okubo Chiiki Centre, 2-12-7 Okubo, Shinjuku
¥12,000
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