Dive into Tokyo’s vibrant energy this weekend and the week ahead, with a packed calendar full of art, live music, quirky festivals, and summer spectacle. For listeners eager for something unforgettable, let’s start on June 28 and roll right through your Tokyo week.
Tonight and Sunday, head to Yoyogi 1st National Gymnasium for Chanmina’s Area of Diamond 3 Tour. The rising rapper and singer is bringing her energetic, body-positive anthems to the city, with shows starting at 6pm Saturday and 5pm Sunday. Tickets are 9,500 yen and promise an electric atmosphere for fans of J-pop and hip hop, says The Best Things To Do in Tokyo This Month from Savvy Tokyo.
Looking for an immersive art experience? The Studio Ghibli 3D Sculpture Exhibition at Warehouse Terrada’s B&C and E halls in Tennozu runs all week, and it’s a dream come true for anime lovers. Walk among 3D recreations of scenes from Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro, and more, with a true-to-size Porco Rosso seaplane as the star. Afterward, try the ham ramen inspired by Ponyo at the adjacent T-Lotus M waterfront space, reports Time Out Tokyo.
Music lovers can catch the National Arts Centre Orchestra of Canada, who are in town as part of their tour. Check times and venues for a chance to see world-class orchestral performances, as featured on Tokyo Cheapo’s June events roundup.
Art enthusiasts shouldn’t miss the Fe_Ca_Sn Exhibition at Kaamer Tokyo, running through July 6. This unique art show explores the interplay of materials and creativity, highlighted by Voyapon’s pick of June’s best under-the-radar arts events.
If comedy is more your style, the Roast Battle Tokyo is back this week. Brave comedians deliver brutal and hilarious no-filter roasts at a Tokyo club, promising a night of laughter and maybe a little shock, again from Tokyo Cheapo’s events list.
Tokyo’s summer wouldn’t be complete without a classic festival. While traditional matsuri like Torigoe Matsuri have just wrapped, you can still enjoy seasonal energy at a Bon Odori dance festival in Sanyabori Square within Sumida Park, where everyone’s invited to join the communal summer dance.
For those who want a taste of international culture, the Turkey Festival celebrates Turkic food and culture, and the Skytree’s Taiwan Festival is also happening, both highlighted by Tokyo Cheapo.
Art meets daily life at the Oedo Antique Market, Tokyo’s largest outdoor antique event, great for treasure hunting among hundreds of stalls, or you can explore contemporary Japanese calligraphy workshops for a peaceful, creative outing.
And don’t forget the iconic Candlelight: A Tribute to Joe Hisaishi concert in Ginza’s Kanze Noh Theatre, where Studio Ghibli’s greatest scores come alive in magical candlelit ambiance, as featured by Savvy Tokyo.
That’s a whirlwind of options, and whether you’re here for the pop stars, the quirky art exhibitions, or the taste of summer festival magic, Tokyo is alive and buzzing. Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe! This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
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