Tokyo Weekender - April 2016
Hirotada Ototake- No arms, no legs, no limits. Plus: Natsumi Hoshi Swims for Rio Gold, Getaways for Golden Week, Tokyo Area Guide, The Evolution of Cirque du Soleil, and Much More
Hirotada Ototake- No arms, no legs, no limits. Plus: Natsumi Hoshi Swims for Rio Gold, Getaways for Golden Week, Tokyo Area Guide, The Evolution of Cirque du Soleil, and Much More
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AGENDA: THE WEEKENDER ROUNDUP OF WHAT’S HAPPENING IN APRIL<br />
1 APR 13-19<br />
Eric Clapton<br />
His anticipated retirement<br />
from a decades-long music<br />
career is just around the corner, and<br />
Old Slowhand will be gracing the stage<br />
at Budokan for a whole week before<br />
he takes his final bow.<br />
Where: Budokan How much: ¥12,000-13,500<br />
More info: tokyoweekender.com<br />
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APR 15-24 3 APR 28<br />
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<strong>Tokyo</strong> Beer Week<br />
<strong>Tokyo</strong> bars are participating<br />
in the annual beer<br />
festival: expect to find a variety of<br />
rare flavors from microbreweries<br />
around the country at this weeklong<br />
festival.<br />
Where: Various bars in <strong>Tokyo</strong> How much:<br />
Depends More info: www.beerweek.jp<br />
We Love 80’s Disco<br />
Grand Hyatt <strong>Tokyo</strong> will<br />
host its second annual<br />
80s-themed disco event, “We Love<br />
80’s Disco,” transforming the hotel’s<br />
Roppongi location into an international<br />
dance scene.<br />
Where: Grand Hyatt, Minato-ku How much:<br />
¥13,000 More info: tokyoweekender.com<br />
APR 17<br />
Sadistic Circus Spring<br />
The bizarre, kinky, fetish show<br />
will showcase local and international<br />
talent, performing musically, and<br />
more. This show has been running for 14<br />
years—time to see what it’s all about.<br />
Where: Beer Lion Hall, Ginza<br />
How much: ¥13,000<br />
More info: tokyoweekender.com<br />
5 APR 23-24 6 APR 28-30 7 APR 1-24<br />
Earth Day <strong>Tokyo</strong><br />
Groups of NPOs will<br />
be poised in Shibuya<br />
Ward’s largest park over the weekend,<br />
celebrating all things eco. The<br />
space will be brimming with booths,<br />
concerts, contests, and more!<br />
Where: Yoyogi Park, Shibuya How much:<br />
Free More info: www.earthday-tokyo.org<br />
40th Japan Hobby<br />
Show Stroll through<br />
a maze of booths and<br />
displays featuring hobbyists’ creations,<br />
from painting and sewing to confectioneries,<br />
and maybe discover a new<br />
hobby for yourself…<br />
Where: <strong>Tokyo</strong> Big Sight, East Hall How<br />
much: ¥1,000~ More info: www.hobby.or.jp<br />
Saikyo Ramen Festival<br />
Forty Japanese ramen shops<br />
will be collaborating for the<br />
month of <strong>April</strong>, assembling at Shibahiro<br />
Park to tempt taste buds with their<br />
specialty ramen. Shops will rotate<br />
every few days.<br />
Where: Nakamachi, Machida How much:<br />
Free More info: tokyoweekender.com<br />
8 APR 2 - MAY 14<br />
Graciela Iturbide<br />
The famed Mexican photographer<br />
and filmmaker<br />
is bringing her traveling exhibition<br />
to <strong>Tokyo</strong>. Take a photographic and<br />
cinematic journey into the psychology of<br />
crossing the border.<br />
Where: Taka Ishii Gallery How much: Free<br />
More info: tokyoweekender.com<br />
APRIL <strong>2016</strong> www.tokyoweekender.com
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