 The end of April through around May 5, 6 is called Golden
Week (GW)
in Japan. There are many national holidays during this
period, and it's one of the busiest travel seasons in Japan. The national holidays making up the Golden Week
are: April 29th Showa Day (Showa no hi)
April 29 is the birthday of former Emperor
Showa, who died in the year 1989.
May 3rd Constitution Memorial Day (Kenpo Kinenbi) On this day in 1947, the new post war constitution was put into effect. May 4th Greenery Day (Midori no hi) The day is dedicated to the environment and nature. Families pray for the health and future success of
their sons by hanging up carp streamers and displaying samurai dolls, both
symbolizing strength, power and success in life. In 2013, weekends are
placed in a way to create two separate holidays of three and four days.
(C) japan-guide.com Many attractive events and festivals are planned across the country. Most areas have something going on. In Tokyo, check out the lists below in 2013! Enjoy Golden Week! Blowin' in the wind  Kabukiza KITTE marunouchi Madame Tussauds Tokyo Karuizawa Ice Park oak omotesando Shisui Premium Outlets 5 Must-See Events during Golden Week! 1. Open the Park: Mid Park Yoga at Tokyo Midtown
Event Schedule: [Morning Yoga] Date: May 3-6, 11 and 12, 2013, Hours: 9:30am - 11:00am (open at 9am) [Night Yoga] Date: May 1, 2, 8, 15 and 22, 2013, Hours: 7:30pm - 8:30pm (open at 7am) *Cancelled due to rain  On May 3 (11:00am-12:00pm), the special event to try to break the previous Guinness World Record for the longest yoga chain (202 people last year), which participants make the long line with taking a same pose, will be held! Don’t miss it! Fee: Free Capacity: First 500 applicants/day TEL: 03-3475-3100 (Tokyo Midtown Call Center) Where: on the grass at Tokyo Midtown Stations: Nogizaka, Roppongi Website: http://www.enjoytokyo.jp/shopping/event/804297/ (JP)
 Venus
Fort in Odaiba is holding a Hawaii Festival during Golden Week to celebrate its
11th anniversary. Festivities begin on the 27th, with the Hawaiian music
festival and a display of Polynesian dance and performances that will last into
the night. Aloha, together! Dates: April 27 - May 6, 2013 Hours: 11:00am - 9:00pm Fee: Free Where: VenusFort, Odaiba
Stations: Aomi/Tokyo Teleport, Yurikamome Line Website: http://www.enjoytokyo.jp/shopping/event/580617/ (JP)
 Event Schedule: April 5-May 6, 2013 (Light up time: 5:00pm-10:00pm) Where: in front of the entrance of Tokyo Tower Stations: Daimon, Hamamatsucho, Kamiyacho, Akabanebashi and Onarimon Other Events: Tokyo Warm Light 2013 (March 28 - May 26, 2013), Spring Go!Go! (April 26 - May 6, 2013) Let’s enjoy German giant beer, food and sweets in beer gardens!
4. Art Award Tokyo Marunouchi 2013  Presenting New Contemporary
Art Talent to the World Spectacular showcases by up-and-coming artists
Event Schedule: April 27 – May 26, 2013 Hours: 11:00am – 8:00pm Fee: Free Where: Gyoko-dori Underground Gallery Website: http://www.artawardtokyo.jp/2013/ja/ (JP)
Date: May 5,
2013 Hours: 10:00am –
4:00pm (Reservation from 10:00am to 12:00pm) Where: Bashamichi Station (Start/Goal point), Minatomirai Line Courses: 4 courses (5km, 5km, 10km, 7km) Capacity: 5,000 participants Fee: 1,000 yen (at the door)
Free Gift: Get a
free gift for all participants who get more than 5 stamps. Other Events in Yokohama: (near Yamashita Park, at 10:15am, May 3, 2013) (at Yamashita Park, May 2-5,
2013) (at Rinko Park, 10:00am-4:00pm,
April 29, 2013) (at
Yokohama Akarenga, 11:00am-9:30pm, April 26-May 6, 2013) African Festival 2013 (May
11 -12, 2013) |
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