Alexandra Ziminski
Current Events Editor and Writer at Tokyo Cheapo
Tokyo-based freelance writer🖋️ for @gaijinpot @tokyo_weekender @tokyocheapo and others | Part-time Doodler
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1 week ago |
tokyocheapo.com | Alexandra Ziminski
July marks the start of the summer festival season in Japan, and that means fireworks, traditional matsuri (festivals), and plenty of delicious yakisoba. Yoyogi Park is busy with large-scale events every weekend, and the Tanabata holiday paints the town of Asakusa in technicolor. Don’t miss out on the dancing, merriment, and summer atmosphere taking center stage this month. For the top events in Tokyo throughout the year, check out our complete guide — organized by month.
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2 weeks ago |
tokyocheapo.com | Alexandra Ziminski
Dates:Jun 20, 2025Entry:FreeYu-Asobi Exhibition: Opening NightThis unique open-air gallery exhibition will take the yu-asobi (playing in hot water) concept to Tokyo’s streets. The opening event happens on June 21 and the exhibition will run from June 20 till July 18. Dates:Jun 21–Jun 22, 2025Entry:FreeTaiwan Festival in Ueno ParkThis is a Taiwan food festival in the heart of Ueno Park. Many visitors will head straight for the food stalls.
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3 weeks ago |
tokyocheapo.com | Alexandra Ziminski
Dates:Jun 10–Jun 15, 2025Entry:FreeHakone Hydrangea TrainTake a trip into the mountains by moonlight and see Hakone’s famed hydrangeas in full bloom. During the peak, you can hop on the Night Hydrangea Train — a special evening ride aboard the Allegra car with reserved seats and no stops along the way. There are photo stops at Miyanoshita and Tonosawa stations, and each passenger receives a limited-edition hydrangea fan as a keepsake.
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4 weeks ago |
tokyocheapo.com | Alexandra Ziminski
Tokyo events for Monday, June 2 to Sunday, June 8, 2025. Festivals begin to celebrate the purple petals perfect for rain — hydrangeas. In Shibuya, Pride is painting the town in rainbow colors and one of the biggest portable shrines in Tokyo makes its way through the streets south of Asakusa. Never miss a freebie! Sign up for our events newsletter.
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1 month ago |
tokyocheapo.com | Alexandra Ziminski
Tokyo events for Monday, May 26 to Sunday, June 1, 2025. Evenings are warming up, signaling the time for glittery glowing objects to light up the night sky — fireworks and fireflies. The list of things to do this week is almost endless. Choose from a bevy of big international festivals, local markets, film premieres, and pop-culture exhibitions. Never miss a freebie! Sign up for our events newsletter.
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