It’s getting chilly! Soon, life in Japan will be lived entirely under the kotatsu. Before you begin your hibernation, you should go out have some fun 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.
Moshi Moshi Nippon Festival 2015
Got a foreign passport? Then you’ve got a ticket to a massive cultural festival this weekend. Moshi Moshi Nippon is a showcase of the kawaii side of Japanese culture and is free for foreigners who register online. Performances by top pop acts like Golden Bomber and FEMM make music the main draw of the festival, but there will also be plenty of cute fashions and delicious food.
When & Where
- Friday, Nov. 6th to Sunday, Nov. 8th
- Friday 12:00, Saturday 10:45, Sunday 11:00
- Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium, 1-17-1 Sendagaya, Shibuya-ku
- Free for foreigners with registration
The 44th Tokyo Motor Show
The 2015 edition of the Tokyo Motor Show will see 160 exhibitors from across the globe premiere 80 of the world’s latest in cars and car technology: “The Tokyo Motor Show aims to become the top technology motor show in the world, building upon more than 60 years of history since its first show in 1954. The 44th show theme is based on the concept of “Technology + Fantasy” and expresses our aspiration to provide a venue that delivers exhilarating experiences to visitors as they discover the latest technologies.”
When & Where
- Until Sunday, Nov. 8th
- 10:00 - 20:00, Sunday 10:00 - 18:00
- Tokyo Big Sight
- ¥1,400, Student discounts available
Sensoji Chrysanthemum Exhibition
You have another two weeks to see the beautiful Chrysanthemum’s at Sensoji temple.
When & Where
- Until November 15th
- 09:00 - 16:00
- Sensoji Temple, 2-3-1 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Taito-ku
- Free
REINA Pro Wrestling
If you’re ever wondering what to do during a midweek holiday, check the pro wrestling schedule. Seeing pro wrestling on national holidays is a long-held pastime in Japan, and this Tuesday the REINA promotion will be holding a tournament to crown a new champion.
When & Where
- Tuesday, Nov. 3rd
- 12:00
- Shin Kiba 1st Ring, 1-6 Shin Kiba, Koto-ku
- Tickets start at ¥3000
Tokyo Toastmasters Monthly 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, and free, opportunity to do so.
When & Where
- Thursday, Nov. 5th
- 19:00 - 21:00
- Kyocera Document Solutions Tokyo R&D, 2-14-9 Tamagawadai, Setagaya-ku
- Free with RSVP
International Speed Dating
Winter is coming; it’s time to find someone to cuddle with. Friday night could be your best chance at finding love, or at least another warm body, before the big freeze comes. This speed dating party will allow you to search quickly and efficiently for that special someone.
When & Where
- Friday, Nov. 6th
- 18:30 - 21:00
- Kaiteki Cafe, Otemachi Building 1F, 1-6-1 Otemachi, Chiyoda
- ¥2000
Baccarat Eternal Lights
Halloween season just ended, but the sprint to Christmas has already begun. Yebisu Garden Place will begin their annual winter illumination this Saturday. They’ll be thousands of lights illuminating the area, but the centerpiece is a massive 26,471 piece Baccarat chandelier.
When & Where
- Saturday, Nov. 7th to Jan. 11th
- 12:00 - 24:00
- Yebisu Garden Place, 4-20 Ebisu, Shibuya-ku
- Free
Volunteering: Makeup to Seniors
Want to spend some of your free time making a difference? Consider joining the dot 5 group this weekend. They’ll be visit a nursing home on Saturday, and will serve residents in a unique and interesting way: “We will put on elders makeup and tell them they are beautiful. You don't have to be good at makeup. Men are welcome too!”
When & Where
- Saturday, Nov. 7th
- 13:30 - 15:30
- Higashi-Azuma Station, 4 Tachibana, Sumida-ku
- Free
Macho Nacho Party featuring The Loyettes
You can enjoy three bands, a DJ, and all the nachos you can eat for one low price, this Saturday at the Ruby Room. The Macho Nacho Party will be headlined by alt. rock band The Loyettes and they will be backed by Negative Zero and Rob De. There will also be a nacho eating contest!
When & Where
- Saturday, Nov. 7th
- 18:30
- The Ruby Room, 2F Kasumi Bldg, Dogenzaka 2-25-17, Shibuya
- ¥1500
Megazone 23 Trilogy
Influential sci-fi anime Megazone 23 will take center stage at a special all-night program at Shin-Bungeiza Theater this Saturday. The 30th anniversary box set of the Megazone 23 trilogy will be shown in its entirety, and there will be a talk with one of the movies’ designers.
When & Where
- Saturday, Nov. 7th
- 22:45 - 05:00
- Shin Bungeiza Theater, Maruhan Building 3, 1-43-5 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima
- Advance ¥2400 / Door ¥2600
Tomoo Gokita Exhibition
Tomoo Gokita’s work straddles the line between traditional and terrifying. His distorted portraits are at once commercial and nightmarish, making him a favorite designer for bands and clothing brands. You can see his work for free Marunouchi House until November 15th.
When & Where
- Until November 15th
- 11:00 - 04:00, Sundays 11:00 - 23:00
- Marunouchi House, 7F Shin Marunouchi Building, 1-5-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku
- Free
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