It’s almost that time of year — again. We hope you’ve pre-ordered your KFC and generic Christmas cake. If you’re looking for something a little more unique, we’ve got a few things for you to do 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.
Monday: Watch the X-League crown a champion
Japan X Bowl
Are you ready for some football? You can can catch a live championship game this week in the Tokyo Dome. The Obic Seagulls take on the Fujitsu Frontiers to crown the winner of the X-League.
When & Where
- Mon Dec. 12
- 7 p.m.
- Tokyo Dome
- ¥2,200
Tuesday: Try your own jokes at a comedy show
Tokyo Comedy Store presents New Material Night
Want to hear some new comedy? See some improv? Try out a few jokes on your own? Head out to the “hip and cool” Double Tall Cafe as the Tokyo Comedy Store puts on their New Material Night.
When & Where
- Tue Dec. 13
- 8 p.m.-10 p.m.
- Double Tall Cafe, Shibuya East Side Building 2F, 3-12-24 Shibuya, Shibuya-Ku
- Free with drink or food purchase
Wednesday: Experience bushido or improve your presentation skills
Gishi Sai Festival
If you’re a fan of Japanese literature or cinema, you should be well versed in the story of the 47 ronin, fighting to avenge their former master. The story of bushido and the code of honor the ronin follow is now honored by a procession at the Sengakuji Temple. So if you’re a fan of the story, or just a fan of Japanese festivals, head to Sengaku Monday night.
When & Where
- Wed Dec. 14
- 7 p.m.-9 p.m.
- Sengaku-ji Temple, 2-11-1, Takanawa, Minato
- Free
Pecha Kucha
“Pecha Kucha” is a fast-paced presentation style that originated in Tokyo but has spread to over 700 cities worldwide. Each speaker only has time to show 20 slides for 20 seconds each, allowing for an array of different ideas to be shared in one night.
When & Where
- Wed Dec. 14
- 8 p.m.
- Super Deluxe, B1F , 3-1-25 Nishi-Azabu, Minato-ku
- ¥1,000
Thursday: Head out for a flea market
Setagaya Boro-ichi Flea Market
It is the season of giving and giving means getting as well. Get all your interesting stocking stuffers and trinkets a market that has a 436-year history in Tokyo. The Boro-ichi fair runs for two days in December and two days in January.
When & Where
- Thu Dec. 15-Fri 16 & Sun Jan. 15- Mon 16
- 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
- Boro-ichi Dori, Setagaya 1-chome, Setagaya
- Free
Ongoing: Enjoy Polish films or winter illuminations
Poland Film Festival 2016
See 17 films from the influential history and vibrant present of Poland’s film history. Ashes and Diamonds, The Last Family, and United States of Love will be featured throughout the week.
When & Where
- Until Fri Dec. 16
- Various
- Cinem@rt Shinjuku, 6F/7F, 3-13-3 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku
- ¥1,600
Tokyo Dome City Winter Illumination
Tokyo Dome City’s illumination prides itself on being Tokyo’s most romantic light show, hence why it’s running until Valentine’s Day. Besides thousands of lights and the occasional live show, there’s a special Microsoft Kinect display that lets you control the illumination with your body.
When & Where
- Until Sun Feb. 19
- 4 p.m.-1 a.m.
- Tokyo Dome City, 1-33 Hongo, Bunkyo
- Free
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