We hope you all had a Merry Christmas and are now ready for even more fun this week in Tokyo! We’ll be back with a special New Year’s Eve edition in a few days, but in the meantime, there are plenty of things to do before the countdown parties. If you’re doing something fun or interesting, be sure to leave us a comment or email us to have your event listed.
Monday: Not-so-blue Christmas
Boxing Day Pub Night & Open Mic
Get out of the house after Christmas for some relaxing times — and music if you want, too.If you'd like some open mic time, drop us a line at cowmail@thepinkcow.com. Everyone welcome. Great burritos and à la carte menu, as always.
When & Where
- Mon, Dec. 26
- 7 p.m.
- The Pink Cow, Roi Building B1F, 5-5-1 Roppongi, Minato
- Free
Until Thursday: Light up
Tokyo Michiterasu 2016
The recently renovated Tokyo station is having it’s own brilliant illumination show this winter. See thousands of custom, interactive light installations dotting the building’s exterior. A special app allows you to interact with the display.
When & Where
- Until Thu, Dec. 29
- 8 a.m.-midnight
- Tokyo station, west side
- Free
Thursday: Manga fest or game battle
Comiket
Comic Market, better known as Comiket, is a massive gathering for lovers of manga, anime and video games. The winter edition takes place this week at Tokyo Big Sight. See thousands of exhibitors hawking comic goods and original, independent manga. There’ll also be lots of top notch cosplayers to meet and photograph.
When & Where
- Thu, Dec. 29-Sat, Dec. 31
- 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Tokyo Big Sight, 3-11-1, Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-0063
- Free
Smash Brothers Tournament
Have you been spending time improving your Nintendo skills? Test your might against Tokyo’s International Smash community this Thursday.
When & Where
- Thu, Dec. 29
- Noon
- See link
- ¥800
Thu & Sat: Fight night
Rizin Fighting World Grand Prix 2016
Though the promotions have changed through the years, mixed martial arts have been a holiday tradition in Japan for more than a decade. This year, new company Rizin is running a two-night Grand Prix — with the Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic facing Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal in the main event.
When & Where
- Thu, Dec. 29 and Sat, Dec. 31
- 3 p.m.
- Saitama Super Arena, Shintoshin 8, Chuo-ku, Saitama
- ¥10,000
Saturday: Printing press
Introduction to 3D Printing
Missing something from your Christmas list? What if you could just print it? Get involved in the exciting world of 3D printing at this meet-up. Ask questions during a guided discussion and try your hand at 3D printing for the first time.
When & Where
- Sat, Dec. 31
- 4:30 p.m.
- Fab Café Shibuya, Dogenzaka Pia 1F, 1-22-7 Dogenzaka, Shibuya
- Free
Until Sunday: Soup’s on
TCK Ramen Festival
A hot bowl of ramen is a great way to warm up from a winter chill. Eight shops from around the country will gather in Tokyo City Keiba for the TCK Ramen Festival.
When & Where
- Until Sun, Jan. 1
- 2:15-9 p.m.
- Tokyo City Keiba, 2-1-2, Katsushima, Shinagawa
- Free entrance, ¥800 ramen
