Listeners, if you’re in Tokyo today or planning your week, you’re in for a whirlwind of color, culture, and summer excitement.
First up, dive into the vibrant Festival Brasil happening all weekend, July 19 and July 20, at Yoyogi Park from 11 AM to 7 PM. Brazilian Day Tokyo promises high-energy samba performances, tantalizing street food like feijoada and churrasco, craft booths, and all-ages activities. It’s a true celebration of Brazilian music and dance in the heart of Tokyo, so if you love lively rhythms or want to try delicious caipirinhas, don’t miss this party at Yoyogi Park according to Eventsintokyo.
At Tokyo Big Sight, discover the creativity of thousands of artists at the HandMade In Japan Fes’. Today and tomorrow from 11 AM to 7 PM, over 3,000 creators showcase handcrafted jewelry, fashion, decor, and more. You’ll find workshops, live painting sessions, stage performances, and an incredible range of handmade foods. Expect two themed zones—one for fashion and accessories, the other for interiors and lifestyle—with ticket prices starting at thirteen hundred yen, according to Tokyo Weekender.
If you want something magical, the Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo continues its Harry Potter Goblet of Fire 20th Anniversary celebration until early September. Walk through immersive film sets, snap a photo with the famous Goblet of Fire, and enjoy themed butterbeer. Adult tickets start from five thousand yen and the experience is open every day, as Tokyo Weekender reports.
As the sun sets, families should head to the Jiyugaoka Noryo Bon Odori Festival, July 19 through July 21, right by Jiyugaoka Station. Classic and modern Bon Odori dances start nightly at six thirty—tonight, the show begins at seven. Kids get their own special dance session at six ten this evening. It’s a perfect way for all ages to join in traditional music and community cheer, thanks to Time Out Tokyo.
And get your fireworks fix—the Sumida River Fireworks Festival is right around the corner on July 26, but tickets and viewing spots fill up fast. Set against the city skyline, this is one of Tokyo’s most famous and photogenic summer festivals, as detailed by Japan Guide.
Keep in mind that Ueno Park’s Summer Festival is running all month, with food stalls, music, and cultural performances, making it a picnic-perfect stop whenever you have a spare hour. Art fans should pencil in a visit to Design Festa, which ran earlier this month but its influence is everywhere—many pop-up galleries and workshops are still ongoing across the city, according to Metropolis Japan.
Listeners, Tokyo’s July is bursting with life, so grab your sunscreen and join the festivities. Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe for your weekly guide to the best of Tokyo. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
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