The holidays are over and it’s time to return to the real world. Don’t despair! There are still plenty of things to do this week in Tokyo to get your mind off of the daily grind. Here are a few of the best. If you’re doing something fun or interesting, be sure to leave us a comment or email us to have your event listed.
Tuesday: Geek convergence
Tokyo HackerSpace Open Meeting
The Tokyo HackerSpace initiative was created from discussions at TokyoBarCamp 2009. It's a collective made up of programmers, engineers, IT administrators, artists, chefs, musicians, and people interested in geek culture. The goal of the group is to converge technology, arts, crafts, and music.
When & Where
- Tue, Jan. 17
- 7:30 p.m.
- THS Nakaitabashi, 40-7 Yayoi-cho, Itabashi-ku
- Free
Thursday: By the light of the moon or monitor
Moonlight Masquerade featuring The Roamers
Spectrum is kicking off the New Year with a lineup of top-notch artists at Tokyo's most enchanting venue. Come and enjoy the sights and sounds of our fantastic musicians, as they play silhouetted by the iconic moon at Moon Romantic. They'll be bringing a little bit of funk, soul, acoustic and indie, with a lot of vim, passion and creativity.
When & Where
- Thu, Jan. 19
- 6:30 p.m.
- Aoyama Moonromatic, Simple Aoyama Bldg B1F, 4-9-1 Minami-Aoyama
- ¥2,000
Persuasive Business Writing Seminar
Write emails, reports and presentations that get your stakeholders approving your ideas, supporting you and taking action. Write clearly, concisely and persuasively by front loading your purpose and focusing on clear requests and benefits from your reader‘s viewpoint.
When & Where
- Thu, Jan. 19
- 7 p.m.
- J Global Institute, B2 Yaesuguchi Kaikan, 1-7-20 Yaesu, Chuo-ku
- ¥6,000
Friday: Winter is coming
Winter Sports Festa Season 16
Before you hit the slopes this winter, get some great deals on the latest snow wear at Makuhari Messe. There will be 340 brands featured and millions of winter items await you.
When & Where
- Fri, Jan. 20 to Sun, Jan. 22
- 11 a.m.-7 p.m. (Fri from 3 p.m.)
- Makuhari Messe, 2-1, Nakase, Mihama-ku, Chiba
- Free
Saturday: Friendly planet
Earth Garden Winter
This weekend’s Yoyogi festival celebrates a country called Earth. Peruse eco-friendly crafts, organic foods, and workshops promoting healthy and sustainable lifestyles. There will also be three stages of musical and artistic performances.
When & Where
- Sat, Jan. 21 & Sun, Jan. 22
- 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Yoyogi Park
- Free
Ongoing: A horror movie night
Neon Demon
Neon-tinged existential noir master Nicolas Winding Refn’s ("Drive," "Only God Forgives") latest film is a horror/thriller that stars Elle Fanning as an aspiring model whose dreams are slowly devoured by the L.A. fashion scene.
When & Where
- From Fri, Jan. 13
- Various
- Toho Cinemas, Various
- Various
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