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
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
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
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
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
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
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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