Tokyo Weekender - September 2017
Autumn eyes: Harajuku lashes and more tips from a/w17. GACKT: "There's an emptiness in people's hearts". Find your "ikigai": What makes you get up in the morning? Plus: "Life in transit" photo story, osaka on two wheels, the tokyo café serving prophecies, and ufc's big comeback.
Autumn eyes: Harajuku lashes and more tips from a/w17.
GACKT: "There's an emptiness in people's hearts".
Find your "ikigai": What makes you get up in the morning?
Plus: "Life in transit" photo story, osaka on two wheels, the tokyo café serving prophecies, and ufc's big comeback.
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AGENDA: THE WEEKENDER ROUNDUP OF WHAT’S HAPPENING IN SEPTEMBER<br />
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SEP 8-24<br />
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SEP 16-30<br />
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SEP 6-19<br />
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SEP 17<br />
FINDING NEVERLAND<br />
This hit Broadway musical tells<br />
the incredible tale of how Peter<br />
became Pan. The story follows<br />
struggling playwright J.M. Barrie<br />
as his life is changed by a chance<br />
meeting.<br />
Where: Theatre Orb<br />
How much: ¥9,000-¥15,000<br />
More info: tokyoweekender.com<br />
MANGEKYO<br />
Produced by percussion performance<br />
art group Drum Tao, this sensory<br />
experience filled with dance, taiko<br />
drums, singing and more, is on for a<br />
limited time.<br />
Where: Club Ex<br />
How much: ¥6,500-¥9,000<br />
More info: mangekyo-tokyo.com<br />
KIMONO TANGO<br />
Recycle brand Kimono Tango<br />
transforms vintage silk kimono<br />
and obi into luxurious interior<br />
items. Make the most of this rare<br />
opportunity to find a unique item<br />
for your home.<br />
Where: 2F Shinjuku Takashimaya<br />
How much: Free<br />
More info: tokyoweekender.com<br />
THE PIRATES OF TOKYO BAY<br />
Regular monthly bilingual improv<br />
comedy night in Ebisu. Each show<br />
is completely original, unplanned,<br />
unpredictable and guaranteed fun!<br />
Where: What the Dickens<br />
How much: ¥2,000 (incl. one drink)<br />
More info: piratesoftokyobay.com<br />
SEP 1-10<br />
AQUATIC YOKAI TUNNEL<br />
A tunnel with nine kinds of ghostlike<br />
jellyfish parading endlessly<br />
inside a cold dark room is made<br />
even spookier with the addition of<br />
walls decorated with Edo period<br />
graphics, designed by Shigeru<br />
Mizuki.<br />
Where: Sumida Aquarium<br />
How much: ¥2,050<br />
More info: tokyoweekender.com<br />
6 SEP 18<br />
RAKUGO IN ENGLISH<br />
Experience rakugo (Japanese<br />
comedic storytelling) in English,<br />
courtesy of Shinoharu Tatekawa.<br />
The performance will be followed<br />
by an early dinner featuring a variety<br />
of Japanese seasonal delicacies.<br />
Where: Park Hyatt <strong>Tokyo</strong><br />
How much: ¥7,500<br />
More info: tokyoweekender.com<br />
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SEP 15-30<br />
THE BEAUTY OF<br />
AKARU SABI<br />
Contemporary ceramic artist<br />
Seimei Tsuji’s distinctive approach<br />
and use of Shigaraki clay was so<br />
unique it was given its own name...<br />
Where: MOMAT Crafts Gallery<br />
How much: ¥400-¥600<br />
More info: tokyoweekender.com<br />
8 SEP 16-18<br />
TAHITI FESTA<br />
A celebration of Tahitian culture<br />
brings a slice of South Pacific<br />
paradise to the city with stage<br />
performances and traditional<br />
foods.<br />
Where: Venus Fort<br />
How much: Free<br />
More info: tokyoweekender.com<br />
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