Tokyo Weekender August 2016
Far from the Madding Crowd Secret Diving Spots, an Organic Farm, a Mountain Onsen, and Other Dreamy Getaways Also: Rediscovered Photos from WWII, Change the Way You Watch TV, Summer Drinks, and a Rio Sports Roundup
Far from the Madding Crowd Secret Diving Spots, an Organic Farm, a Mountain Onsen, and Other Dreamy Getaways
Also: Rediscovered Photos from WWII, Change the Way You Watch TV, Summer Drinks, and a Rio Sports Roundup
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9 AUG 27-28<br />
GAKUTEN <strong>2016</strong><br />
The student version<br />
of <strong>Tokyo</strong>’s favorite<br />
biannual creative arts festival, this<br />
weekend celebration of art and<br />
performance is open to students of<br />
all ages and backgrounds.<br />
Where: <strong>Tokyo</strong> Big Sight<br />
How much: ¥700-¥1,000<br />
More info: designfesta.com<br />
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AUG 12-14<br />
COMIKET<br />
For serious comic collectors,<br />
there’s only one<br />
place to go: Comiket is a twice yearly<br />
Comic Market (get it?) that has been<br />
running since 1975, and nowadays<br />
attracts half a million fans. Cosplay<br />
optional.<br />
Where: <strong>Tokyo</strong> Big Sight<br />
How much: Free<br />
More info: comiket.co.jp<br />
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AUG 6<br />
EDOGAWA FIRE-<br />
WORKS FESTIVAL<br />
Prepare for a spectacular<br />
themed fireworks display set on the<br />
banks of the Edo River (near Koiwa and<br />
Shinozaki stations). Arrive early to secure<br />
your spot.<br />
Where: Edo River, Edogawa<br />
How much: Free<br />
More info: tokyoweekender.com<br />
12 AUG 1-31<br />
ENOSHIMA<br />
LANTERNS<br />
Take a stroll through 1,000<br />
Japanese lanterns, which light up the<br />
walkway towards Enoshima Shrine.<br />
The illumination is from 6pm-8:30pm,<br />
and if you wear a yukata you can get<br />
a free tenugui (traditional hand cloth).<br />
Where: Enoshima Shrine<br />
How much: Free<br />
More info: tokyoweekender.com<br />
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