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Tokyo Events This Week: Asakusa Yabusame and a Wisteria Festival
What's a Cheapo to do this week?
Tokyo Cheapo
April 13, 2025
Tokyo events for Monday, April 14 to Sunday, April 20, 2025.
Ancient horseback archery gallops into the present in both Kamakura and Asakusa this week
But if you suffer from equinophobia (the fear of horses if you didn't know) then take yourself to Earth Day, a rare film screening, or many other choices on this list.
Mar 15th - Jun 13th
Browse the mecha characters from the much-loved robot animes Mobile Suit Gundam, Aura Battler Dunbine, Armored Trooper Votoms, Heavy Metal L-Gaim, and King of the Braves GaoGaiGar in different forms.
Apr 19th
See a rare showing of Life is Climbing, the winner of the 2024 Japanese Movie Critics Award (Best Documentary). The film will be shown in Japanese with English subtitles.
Apr 19th
This is a chance to watch yabusame, the impressive Japanese martial art of horse-mounted archery (it's quite difficult to hit a target from a moving horse) in Asakusa. The 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. standing archery event is free to view, however, you need to purchase tickets to view the yabusame event from 1 p.m. up close.
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Apr 13th - 20th
Experience the artists and music you love like never before at Ginza Sony Park, an urban playground in the heart of Ginza. Visitors can explore a variety of musical and technological exhibits inspired by some of Japan's current popular artists.
Apr 12th - Aug 17th
The Ghost in the Shell Exhibition is an enormous display of the artwork and design process of Masamune Shirow. Best known as the artist behind one of the most well-known and adapted manga Ghost in the Shell, he has also been prolific throughout his career.
Apr 19th
Why not warm up a chilly night with candlelight and your favorite songs from nostalgic family movies? A string quartet will take you on a journey through Disney hits such as Beauty and the Beast, Toy Story, The Lion King, and The Little Mermaid.
Apr 19th - 20th
All kinds of environment NPOs and charities you probably didn't know existed in Tokyo will be recruiting and spreading their word at Earth Day Tokyo. There will also be plenty of eco-friendly businesses selling their products. Or you can just enjoy the free art, vibes, and music.
Apr 13th - 20th
In its 67th year, the Kamakura Festival, also known as the Kamakura Matsuri, is a festival based around the impressive Tsurugaoka Hachimangū Shrine. On Saturday and Sunday, there will be a large outdoor tea ceremony. Also, horseback archery.
Apr 19th - 20th
The Kokuryo Shrine Wisteria Festival is a local spring event held in Chōfu, western Tokyo. Visitors come to enjoy the blossoms, take photos, and nab one of the shrine's exclusive pop-up goshuin.
Apr 20th
Tokyo Vegan Gourmet Festival is a food festival dedicated to vegan cuisine and products. It is Japan's biggest plant-based festival.
Apr 18th - 20th
Star Wars Celebration is the ultimate event for Star Wars fans. It has everything from upcoming announcements to interactive exhibits to get stuck into. All tickets are currently sold out.