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This Week in Tokyo For Aug. 1 – 6, 2016

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Experience fireworks, peruse unique antiques, watch rockumentaries on the big screen and join an army of dancing Pokémon in and around Tokyo this week. If you’re doing something fun or interesting, be sure to leave us a comment or email us to have your event listed.

Koto Fireworks Display

Watch 4,000 fireworks light up the night sky over the Koto area this Monday night. There’ll be plenty of great viewing spots on the banks of the river.

When & Where
Monday, Aug. 1
7:30-8:30 p.m.
Arakawa-Sunamachi Riverside Park, 8-22 Higashisuna, Koto-ku
Free
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Kanagawa Shimbun Fireworks Festival 2016

Yokohama’s signature summer event! See 15,000 bursts of fireworks, the largest of which will be 480 meters in diameter, launched into the air and illuminating the night sky of Minato Mirai.

When & Where
Tuesday, Aug. 2
7-8 p.m.
Yokohama's Rinko Park, Minato Mirai
Free
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Cine Rock Festival

See a collection of great concert films and music movies throughout the week during the Cine Rock Festival featuring "David Bowie Is", "Scorpions Forever and Ever" and "Purple Rain."

When & Where
Until Friday, Aug. 5
Various
Marunouchi Piccadilly, Yurakucho Mullion 9F & New Bldg 5F, 2-5-1 Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku
Various
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Pink Cow Summer Vegan Buffet

Meet up at the Pink Cow for a special vegan buffet with live performances by special guests! Featured performers include singer/songwriter KumaCanada, comedian Danielle Arce and singer/songwriter Chris Baluyut.

When & Where
Thursday, Aug. 4
7:30 - 10:30 p.m.
The Pink Cow, Tokyo Roi Building B1F, 5-5-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku
¥2,800
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Nepal Festival 2016

Nepal is home to beautiful mountains, rich culture and delicious food. Enjoy of all that — except the mountains — this weekend at the Nepal Festival in Yoyogi Park.

When & Where
Saturday, Aug. 6 & Sunday, Aug. 7
10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Yoyogi Park
Free
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International Stand-Up Comedy JR De Guzman

As seen on Comedy Central’s “Kevin Hart Presents,” JR De Guzman is a multi-talented rising star in the world of comedy. See his fun, music-filled live show in person before he really hits it big.

When & Where
Saturday, Aug. 6
7:30 p.m.
Good Heavens!, Daizawa 5-32-5, Setagaya-ku
¥2,000 adv. / ¥2,500 door
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Pikachu Outbreak 2016

The Pikachu are coming! The Pikachu are coming! Our red-cheeked overlords of cuteness will be on the march again from Sunday in Yokohama. Various performances and events are planned throughout the week and there are training videos available so you that you can join in on the dancing.

When & Where
Aug. 7-14
Various
2-3-6 Minatomirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa
Free
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