We’re already one month into the New Year! We hope you’re still sticking to your resolution to make 2017 better than 2016. If not there are some great events that will get you on the right track 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.
Tuesday: Alt-rock return
PJ Harvey Live
Alt-rock goddess PJ Harvey will make her return to Japan, after 22 years, in support of her critically acclaimed album “The Hope Six Demolition” project. See her live this Tuesday at Bunkamura Orchard Hall.
When & Where
- Tue, Jan. 31
- 6 p.m.
- Bunkamura Orchard Hall, Bunkamura, Shibuya
- ¥12,500
Wednesday: Trivial pursuits
Charity Pub Quiz
Interested in showing off your big brain? Or just want to come and have some fun on a Wednesday night? Come down to Hobgoblin, test your knowledge over a drink and win some prizes! All proceeds go to TELL, a mental health charity for the International and Japanese community.
When & Where
- Wed, Feb. 1
- 8 p.m.
- Hobgoblin Pub, 3F Ichiban Building, 1-3-11, Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku
- ¥1,000
Thursday: My vegan valentine
Vegan Chocolate Valentine Buffett
Looking to meet new friends, new loves, or just nosh on some Valentine goodies? Head to the Pink Cow for a Valentine-themed vegan buffet this Thursday.
When & Where
- Thu, Feb. 2
- 7:30-10:30 p.m.
- The Pink Cow, Tokyo Roi Building B1F, 5-5-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku
- ¥2,800
Friday: Home sweet home
Suteki Housing Fair 2017
If you’d like to put down roots in Japan or already have and want to do some renovations, check out the Suteki Housing Fair at Tokyo Big Sight this weekend. Check out the latest Japanese wood products and building materials from Japan's top makers, as well as info on high-quality homes and earthquake proofing methods.
When & Where
- Fri, Feb. 3 to Sun, Feb. 5
- Fri: 1:00-5:00 p.m. / Sat. 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. / Sun. 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
- Tokyo Big Sight,. 3-11-1 Ariake, Koto-ku
- Free
Saturday: Laugh or scream
Craft Beer and Comedy
This Saturday enjoy some great comedy and great beer at the Two Dogs Taproom. For just ¥1,000 you’ll see six of Tokyo’s best stand-up comics and one house drink.
When & Where
- Sat, Feb. 4
- 7:00 p.m.
- Two Dogs Taproom, Aries Bld. 2F, 3-15-24 Roppongi, Minato-ku
- ¥1,500
John Carpenter Marathon
John Carpenter is a legendary horror and sci-fi director who has created some of the most influential, prescient, and terrifying films in the genre. See "Dark Star," "Ghosts of Mars," "Prince of Darkness" and "They Live" at Shin Bungeiza Theatre this Saturday night.
When & Where
- Sat, Feb. 4
- 10:45 p.m.-5:00 a.m.
- Shin Bungeiza Theater, Maruhan Building 3, 1-43-5 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima
- Advance ¥2,400 / Door ¥2,600
Sunday: Train your storytelling skills
Tokyo Storytellers Cafe
This is the first session of the Storyteller's Café! The goal for this meetup is to gauge where everyone is in their writing projects, what they hope to get out of this group and help develop story pitches to make your piece the best it can be!
When & Where
- Sun, Feb. 5
- 2:30 p.m.
- Saizeriya, 4-2-6 Konan, Minato
- Free
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