Japan offers a myriad and exquisite form of festivals, events and shows that reflect the rich and cultural traditions of the Japanese. Every month there are events that are unique for each city and prefecture. In this August 3-4, 2019, these festivals showcase the creativity and fun side of the Japanese people.
Fireworks Festival at Ome City
Ome City, a city within the western part of Tokyo urban area is where the 71st massive fireworks festival will take place. About 4,132 fireworks will light the sky leaving a sparkling and dazzling fireworks display as if a thousand glitters were tossed into the sky. The festivity will start at 7:30 pm and ends at 8:55 pm. To get there, you have to take a Chou line train from Shinjuku station and upon arriving at the Tachikawa station change to Ome line that will bring you to the nearest point - Ome station.
Date: August 3, 2019
Time: 7:15 pm - 8:55 pm
Entrance fee: Free
Official site: http://www.omekanko.gr.jp/fire/fire.php
Venue: Nagayama Park, Ome City
Map: See Map
Access: Ome Station
Teganuma Kashiwa Fireworks
Teganuma Kashiwa Fireworks Festival is a major event that lits glittering fireworks above Teganuma lake that is located northeast of Tokyo. This event is also the biggest fireworks display in the area of Kashiwa. About 13,000 fireworks will be lit. Aside from this fireworks show, there are points of interests such as nearby parks (Kashiwa-No-Ha Park Tearoom, Nambu Park, Akebonoyama Agri park, Erythronium Park), shopping areas (Kashiwanoha T-Site, Lalaport Kashiwanhoa, Seven park Ario Kashiwa and Kashiwa Takashimaya Station Mall).
Date: August 3, 2019
Time: 7:00 P.M - 8:30 P.M
Entrance fee: Free
Official site: http://teganuma-hanabi.kashiwa-cci.or.jp/
Venue: Lake Teganuma, Chiba
Map:https://www.google.com/maps/place/Lake+Teganuma/@35.8587259,140.0140362,14.04z
Access: the Nearest point is the Kita Kashiwa station.
Hachioji Festival
Photo by Thirteen-fri
Hachioji festival draws about 800,000 people attracted by the festival’s lion dance, geisha performance, float parade, night market, taiko drummers, portable shrines, Hachioji fireworks, food and drinks sold at stalls. One of the tastiest cool treats is the Kakigori or shaved ice.
Date: August 2 to 4, 2019
Time: 12 pm - 9 pm on Friday, and 2 pm and 9 pm on Sunday
Entrance fee: Free
Official site: https://www.hachiojimatsuri.jp/
Venue: Around Hachioji station
Map: see map
Access: JR Chuo Line at Hachioji Station
Raw Tokyo Flea Market
Photo by Steve Nagata
The raw Tokyo Flea Market emphasizes the culture of recycling or reusing. This event sells homemade pieces of jewellery made from plastic, jackets, shoes, vintage clothing, original band t-shirts, rare-quality shoes, apparel, and hats.
Date: August 4, 2019
Time: 11:00am - 5:00pm
Entrance fee: Free
Official site: http://www.rawtokyo.jp
Venue: Farmer’s Market, UNU 5 Chome-53-70, Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan
Map: See map
Access: Nearby stations Shibuya and Omotesando
Shinagawa Intercity Flea Market
The Shinagawa Intercity Flea Market is a centre point of professional merchants, vintage goods, household clearouts and artisan crafts. Here you would find the discounted clothing, vintage dress, cheap kitchen tools, antique tea set and electronics. Another attraction is that this place is surrounded by eateries and ramen restaurants that would refresh your antique search endeavours.
Date: August 4, 2019
Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm
Entrance fee: Free
Official site: http://www2.recycler.jp/schedule.php
Venue: Shinagawa Intercity, 2-15-2 Minami-ku, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Map: See Map
Access: Shinagawa station
Stand up Tokyo: Workshop of the Intro to Stand-up comedy
This is the workshop that offers a 3.5 hours workshop that can help you jumpstart your career in comedy. The workshop constitutes games, exercises and presentations. Stand-up comedy workshop starts on August 1, 2019, and ends on August 12, 2019. The following details the comedy events:
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Date |
Event |
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August 1, 2019 |
Comedy and Craft Beer at Yokohama. Costs 1500 |
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August 2, 2019 |
Japanese comedy. Costs: 1500 yen |
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August 3, 2019 |
Intro to a stand-up comedy workshop |
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August 5, 2019 |
Comedy with Mic |
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August 12, 2019 |
Comedy with Mic |
Date: August 1-5, 2019
Time: 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Entrance fee: 3,000 Yen
Official site: http://www.standuptokyo.com/
Venue: Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0021
Map: See Map
Access: Nearest stations are Otsuka, Shinotsuka and Sugamoshinden
Free entry for Museum of Modern Art
Photo by Nakashi
The Nations Museum of Modern Art (MOMAT) opens its doors for free every first Sunday of each month. MOMAT houses Japanese masterpieces of Important Cultural works from the 20th century. There is a nearby restaurant nearby - L’Art et Mikuni that is located on the second floor of the museum. For souvenirs, you can buy goods from the museum shop such as memo pad, card case, book cover, MOMAT bag and T-shirt. If you like reading, the museum offers a collection of books and some materials about contemporary and modern arts.
Date: August 4, 2019
Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Entrance fee: Free,
Official site: https://www.momat.go.jp/english/am/visit-2/faq/
Venue: National Museum of Modern Art, 3-1 Kitanomaru-koen, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8322
Map: See Map
Access: Nearest stations are Takebashi and Jimbocho
Evening Chill Out at Kyu Yasuda Teien
Public domain photo by Daderot
This event is officially called ‘Noryo no Yube’ or refreshing evening - an evening chill-out held at the gardens of Yasuda Teien where there are Haiku performances, light-ups, and traditional Koto playing. You will also taste the Japanese festival food for summer also called ‘Yatai’ or outdoor food vendors.
Date: August 3-4, 2019
Time: 4:30pm - 8:30pm
Entrance fee: Free
Official site:www.city.sumida.lg.jp/sisetu_info/kouen/kunai_park_annai/sumida_park/park08.html
Venue: 1 Chome-12-1 Yokoami, Sumida City, Tokyo 130-0015, Japan
Map: See Map
Access: Near stations are Ryogoku, Kuramae and Asakusabashi
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