Summer is definitely here, and there are numerous ways to celebrate. Music festivals, craft shows, and fireworks await 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.
Handmade in Japan
HandMade in Japan Fes is the largest craft festival in the country. Over 5,000 artists will be selling their one-of-a-kind goods during the event. There will also be dozens of workshops held to teach you how to make traditional Japanese crafts in multiple mediums. There will also be live concerts and artistic performances.
When & Where
- July 23 - July 24
- 11:00 - 19:00
- Tokyo Big Sight
- Advance tickets ¥1,200 at gate ¥1,500
Wonder Festival 2016
Hobbyist and model enthusiasts, rejoice! There’s a show just for you. Wonder Festival will feature hundreds of vendors with exclusive vehicle and character model kits.
When & Where
- Sunday, July 24th
- 10:00 - 17:00
- Makuhari Messe, Inc., 2-1, Nakase, Mihama-ku, Chiba-city
- ¥2500
Kamakura Fireworks Festival
You can enjoy the wonders of Yuigahama Beach by day, then enjoy one of Japan’s best fireworks shows in the evening. Over 2500 fireworks will be set off over 50 minutes this Thursday night.
When & Where
- Thursday, July 23rd
- 9:20 - 20:10
- Yuigahama Beach, Kamakura
- Free
Fuji Rock Festival ‘16
Summer is here and that means it’s time for another Fuji Rock Festival! International headliners Sigur Ros, Beck, and The Red Hot Chili Peppers share the stage with Japan’s Babymetal, The Bawdies and more. See top bands from around the world play for three days straight.
When & Where
- Friday, July 22nd to Sunday, July 24th
- 09:00 - 05:00
- Naeba Ski Resort, Yuzawa-cho, Niigata Prefecture
- 1 Day Ticket：¥19,000 / 3 Day Ticket：¥43,000
Photo: Michael HolmesPOTB Bilingual Improv Comedy Show
The Pirates of Tokyo Bay are Tokyo’s only bilingual improv comedy troupe, so their fun, innovative, and hilarious shows have something for everyone! Enjoy their one-of-a-kind, all-improvised event this Sunday night at What The Dickens bar.
When & Where
- Sunday, July 24th
- 19:00 open / 19:30 start
- What the Dickens, 4F Roob 6 Bldg, 1-13-3 Ebisu Nishi, Shibuya
- ¥2,000
ARK Adoption Event
Dog Life Design has made its spacious salon available for adoption events since April 2007.
Come and enjoy meeting both dogs and cats. This is a great opportunity to come and not just see, but also play with our animals in a relaxed environment. Come and meet our animals or support ARK by purchasing books or original items.
When & Where
- Saturday, July 24th
- 13:00 - 16:00
- Dog Life Design, 5-24-5 Komazawa, Setagaya-ku
- Free
Touch Rugby
Enjoy a friendly game of tackle-free rugby this Sunday at Aoyama Park.
When & Where
- Sunday, July 24th
- 10:30 - 12:30
- Aoyama Park, Nogizaka Station, Minato-ku
- Free
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