Tokyo Weekender - February 2016
Hidetoshi Nakata a soccer all-star on the sake trail. The Tokyo Marathon turns ten. Scaling Japan’s frozen heights.
Hidetoshi Nakata a soccer all-star on the sake trail. The Tokyo Marathon turns ten. Scaling Japan’s frozen heights.
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AGENDA: THE WEEKENDER ROUNDUP OF WHAT’S HAPPENING IN FEBRUARY<br />
1 FEB 13-14<br />
Madonna’s Rebel<br />
Heart Tour<br />
Expect a giant production,<br />
incredible costumes, dancers, amazing<br />
back up singers and all the hits.<br />
Where: Saitama Super Arena<br />
How much: ¥9,000 - ¥50,000<br />
More info: www.tokyoweekender.com<br />
2 FEB 14-15 3 FEB 17<br />
4 UNTIL MAR 6<br />
World Valentine Festival<br />
This romantic Valentine-themed<br />
festival<br />
takes place across the whole weekend—one<br />
of the biggest on <strong>Tokyo</strong>’s<br />
calendar. Well, for couples at least<br />
anyway.<br />
Where: Yoyogi Park | How much: Free<br />
More info: www.tokyoweekender.com<br />
Chvrches<br />
These Scottish indie darlings<br />
have been going from<br />
strength to strength over the past few<br />
years, becoming one of the biggest<br />
touring bands in the world and an<br />
international festival mainstay.<br />
Where: Akasaka Blitz | How much: ¥6,500<br />
More info: www.tokyoweekender.com<br />
Takashi Murakami: The<br />
500 Arhats<br />
Considered one of the most<br />
active and significant Japanese artists in<br />
the global art scene today, this exhibition<br />
will focus on Murakami’s recent works,<br />
mainly his epic “The 500 Arhats.”<br />
Where: Mori Art Museum | How much: ¥600 -<br />
¥1,600| More info: www.tokyoweekender.com<br />
5 FEB 11 - MAR 6 6 UNTIL FEB 29 7 FEB 29<br />
Setagaya Ume Matsuri<br />
Toshimaen Skate Rink<br />
Bon Iver<br />
Check out the stalls selling<br />
Outdoor ice skating fun<br />
US indie folk poster boy<br />
plum-related knick-knacks,<br />
for the whole family.<br />
Justin Vernon is bringing<br />
food and green tea, as well as koto Just pay the entry fee once and you his band to Japan for the first time ever<br />
instrument performances, haiku can come and go as you please all<br />
this month. In what is a long-anticipated<br />
classes, tea ceremonies and plant day. Perfect for those wanting to grab<br />
visit, expect a selection of hits from<br />
markets.<br />
some lunch or dinner from nearby across the bands whole discography.<br />
Where: Hanegi Park, Umegaoka<br />
restaurants.<br />
Where: Studio Coast<br />
How much: Free<br />
Where: Toshimaen<br />
How much: ¥7,500 (standing)<br />
More info: www.tokyoweekender.com How much: ¥1,600 - ¥2,100<br />
More info: www.tokyoweekender.com<br />
More info: www.tokyoweekender.com<br />
FEBRUARY <strong>2016</strong> www.tokyoweekender.com<br />
8 FEB 28<br />
<strong>Tokyo</strong> Marathon <strong>2016</strong><br />
The annual <strong>Tokyo</strong> Marathon<br />
offers the city’s most<br />
dedicated runners 42 grueling kilometers<br />
to pit themselves against. Join the throngs<br />
to cheer on the competitors!<br />
Where: Shinjuku to Odaiba’s <strong>Tokyo</strong> Big Sight<br />
How much: Free to attend (registration for<br />
runners has closed)<br />
More info: www.tokyoweekender.com
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