What to do in Tokyo - Events Guide

Flaky Pastries, Spicy Curry, and J-Pop Beats: Tokyo's Lively November Lineup


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Tokyo is bursting with events this week, offering unforgettable experiences for every listener. Today, November 2nd, the Setagaya Bread Festival wraps up in Setagaya, where artisan bakeries and gourmet bread enthusiasts converge to share flaky pastries, sourdough loaves, and creative sandwiches. This festival is beloved for its tasting booths and live workshops, making it perfect for those craving something delicious and fun, especially as the autumn air sets in. Not far away, curry lovers can head to Kanda for the last day of the Kanda Curry Grand Prix, where local restaurants battle for best curry in town. Expect spicy samples, friendly competition, and a bustling street festival atmosphere.

For music fans, the week starts on a high note. KANA-BOON plays at Tokyo City University Setagaya Campus this afternoon, delivering energetic J-Pop and J-Rock. J-Pop sensation BE:FIRST performs tonight at Ariake Arena, while K-pop fans can catch tripleS at Toyosu PIT. Early in the week, Mao Abe’s heartfelt J-Pop tunes fill LINE CUBE SHIBUYA on Monday, and Ling Tosite Sigure’s edgy sound takes over Zepp Haneda in Ota City on Monday night. Tuesday’s highlight is Maximum The Hormone’s electrifying blend of punk, metal, and rock at Zepp Haneda, while THE HELLACOPTERS crank up their hard rock at Toyosu PIT.

Tokyo’s culture scene thrives this week. If you’re near Sumida, the Kinshi Park Flea Market runs through today, featuring vintage treasures, handmade crafts, and lively performances, as well as the Sumida Coffee Festival, perfect for caffeine aficionados eager to discover local roasters and unique brews.

Listeners looking for unique experiences can explore Meiji-Jingu Yabusame in Harajuku, ongoing through today, with traditional horseback archery demonstrations set against the backdrop of Tokyo’s celebrated Shinto shrine. It’s a rare chance to see samurai archers in full regalia drawing their bows at gallop, blending ancient martial arts with celebration.

Tokyo Disneyland continues its magical parade season, with Disney Harmony in Color and the famous Dreamlights parade lighting up evenings. Special holiday shows like Toys Wondrous Christmas and Starbright Christmas are in full swing, making the park extra captivating for families all week long.

Don’t forget to check out these concerts and festivals stretching into next weekend, and keep an eye on new pop-up events around Shibuya and Asakusa as Tokyo gears up for the holiday season. Listeners, thank you 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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