155 pop-ups in Tokyo, on now or this week, with dates, hours, prices and nearest stations in English. 52 of them are free.
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Shibuya LOFT 6F Art & Culture Floor (Shibuya Sta.)
Sep 26 (Sat) – Oct 20 (Tue) 11:00–21:00
A Frieren goods event. Spend ¥2,200+ for a random clear card (6 designs). Entry limits or numbered tickets when crowded. Closes 18:00 on the last day.
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Tokyo Tower Foot Town 2F, Co・Lab-TOKYO- (Akabanebashi Sta.)
Sep 25 (Fri) – Oct 21 (Wed) 09:30–20:00
A Tougen Anki collaboration at Co・Lab-TOKYO-, Tokyo Tower's official shop. Original collab goods and a mini-game collab ticket that includes Main Deck (150m) admission are sold in store only (no reservations or online sales). Stamp rally in the first half (to 10/8), word rally in the second half (10/9–10/21). On some days a pre-registered numbered ticket is needed to enter the shop.
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Tokyo Character Street, Tokyo Station First Avenue 地下1階 (B1 wagon under stairs G) (Tokyo Sta.)
Oct 9 (Fri) – Oct 22 (Thu) 10:00–20:30
A collab shop of the anime Baki-Dou and Crystal Gym, with acrylic stands and T-shirts of three gym members drawn in Baki style. Closes 18:00 on the last day.
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Tokyo Character Street, Tokyo Station First Avenue 1F (1F One Spot) (Tokyo Sta.)
Oct 9 (Fri) – Oct 22 (Thu) 10:00–20:30
A mini pop-up for Toji no Miko with goods using 26 newly drawn illustrations. Closes 18:00 on the last day.
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Tokyo Character Street, Tokyo Station First Avenue 地下1階 (B1 wagon under stairs F) (Tokyo Sta.)
Oct 9 (Fri) – Oct 22 (Thu) 10:00–20:30
New-illustration goods from Yumeiro Patissiere. One illustration card (5 designs, limited) per ¥2,200 spent. Closes 18:00 on the last day.
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Tower Hall Funabori 3F, Edogawa Eco Center Multipurpose Room (Funabori Sta.)
Oct 23 (Fri) 13:00–16:00
A class to make zori sandals woven from cloth. 13:00-16:00, materials fee 1,500 yen. Bring a floor cushion, scissors, a ruler and writing tools. Check the official notice for how to apply.
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Tokyo Professional University of Health Sciences 3F, Room 304 (Kiba Sta.)
Oct 24 (Sat) 10:30–15:10
Mini-book making by Koto City Furuishiba Library at the university festival. Four sessions at 10:30, 11:30, 13:30 and 14:30, 20-40 minutes each. No age limit (small children with an adult); reception opens 5 minutes before on the day.
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Ichinoe Nanushi Yashiki (Mizue Sta.)
Oct 24 (Sat) 11:00–12:00
Gather around the irori hearth of the Ichinoe Nanushi Yashiki, an Edo-period farmhouse, and share nostalgic stories of Edogawa. 11:00-12:00. A guided talk on the old house follows at 13:30 the same day.
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Chiba University Sumida Satellite Campus 1F, Model Shop (Higashi-azuma Sta.)
Oct 24 (Sat) 13:30–17:00
A single-session course where, with support from Chiba University students, participants create 3D models of living creatures on a 3D printer from data they make themselves. For junior and senior high school students (including technical college years 1-3); works handed over later.
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Ichinoe Nanushi Yashiki (Mizue Sta.)
Oct 24 (Sat) 13:30–14:30
Part of Tokyo Cultural Heritage Week: staff explain the Edo-period village headman's house, with a planned kamado (earthen stove) lighting demonstration. No reservation needed. 14 min walk from Mizue Station; 3 free parking spaces.
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Kasai Rinkai Park Bird Sanctuary Watching Center (Kasai-Rinkai-Koen Sta.)
Oct 24 (Sat) 14:00–15:30
A free tour on the 4th Saturday of each month (Nov 28 in November). Masaomi Yamamoto guides you through the season's wild birds and plants; beginner-friendly and open to children and adults. Meet on the 2nd floor of the Watching Center; binoculars can be borrowed free.
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Nishikasai Library 3F Meeting Room 1 (Nishi-Kasai Sta.)
Oct 24 (Sat) 14:00–15:00
An event for elementary school children to play board games with friends from around the world, led by the Multicultural Center, with a library tour. 20 places; apply via the online form by 17:00 on Oct 19.
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Kinuta Ward Hall (Seijo Hall), Meeting Room E (Seijogakuen-mae Sta.)
Oct 24 (Sat) 14:30–16:00
A workshop by the NPO Tagengo Hiroba CELULAS where parents and children play with many languages. 3 min walk from Seijogakuen-mae Station north exit. Apply via the organizer's website or form.
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Sunpearl Arakawa, 3F Small Hall (Machiya Sta.)
Oct 24 (Sat) 14:30–16:30
An event by the Yoshimura Akira Study Group on the theme of the struggle between life and death, seen from three settings. No booking needed; go straight to the venue.
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Azabudai Hills Garden Plaza A B1F, Azabudai Hills Gallery Space (Kamiyacho Sta.)
Sep 18 (Fri) – Oct 25 (Sun) 11:00–19:30
A mini exhibition and goods shop for the anime series, 50 years after it first aired.
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MAGNET by SHIBUYA109 5F (Shibuya Sta.)
Oct 9 (Fri) – Oct 25 (Sun) 10:00–21:00
A limited-time merchandise shop for the TV anime at AMNIBUS STORE -blue-. Hours follow the building's hours.
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animate Akihabara Bldg. 1, 5F (Akihabara Sta.)
Oct 10 (Sat) – Oct 25 (Sun) 10:00–21:00
A pop-up shop featuring popular Dengeki Bunko light novel titles. Planned hours 10:00–21:00. Lottery-based entry was only on Oct 10–11; free entry after that.
Official page (Japanese)Oct 16 (Fri) – Oct 25 (Sun) 10:00–21:00
A merchandise shop for the anime at JOL Collab Store. One random postcard (5 designs) for every ¥2,000 spent (tax incl.).
Official page (Japanese)Oct 17 (Sat) – Oct 25 (Sun) 10:00–14:35
Feel the strange texture of a snake at the park's Animal Plaza. About 15 min per session at 10:00, 11:35 and 14:20; cancelled in rain.
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Itabashi Science and Education Museum (Kami-itabashi Sta.)
Oct 18 (Sun) – Oct 25 (Sun) 10:00–10:30
A planetarium show for young children on Sun Oct 18 and Sun Oct 25, 10:00–10:30. 165 seats each day, first come first served; just come to the venue.
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Tsukuda Children's Center, Craft Room (Tsukishima Sta.)
Oct 19 (Mon) – Oct 25 (Sun) 14:00–16:50
Make black and purple Halloween decorations in the craft room at Tsukuda Children's Center. Sign up on the day. About 8 minutes' walk from Tsukishima Station Exit 6.
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Horidomecho Children's Center 6F Circle Room (Kodemmacho Sta.)
Oct 19 (Mon) – Oct 25 (Sun) 14:30–16:30
Halloween craft corner for making small items at Horidomecho Children's Center in Nihonbashi. Sign up on the day. From the 26th to 31st, a Halloween Week quiz tour runs around the center.
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Science Museum 4F, Event Space in front of Room F (Takebashi Sta.)
Oct 25 (Sun) 10:00–16:50
A roughly 15-minute session programming a robot with LEGO® Education materials. No reservation; drop in any time (last entry 16:30). An instructor guides you step by step.
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Sunpearl Arakawa 2F, 1-1-1 Lounge (Machiya Sta.)
Oct 25 (Sun) 10:00–11:45
Play songs, panel theater and picture-book reading by Aramaki Shake. Session 1 at 10:00 is mainly for ages 0–2, session 2 at 11:00 mainly for ages 3 and up; 15 families per session, first come, with a parent.
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Machida City Health Center (Nakamachi Bldg.) parking lot (Machida Sta.)
Oct 25 (Sun) 10:00–12:00
A dog and cat adoption event held by the Machida Animal Welfare Association. People hoping to adopt can come on the day without booking. Held in rain at this venue (may be cancelled for typhoons or heavy snow). Next date: Nov 22.
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Komatsugawa Library 3F AV Room (Higashi-Ojima Sta.)
Oct 25 (Sun) 10:30–11:00
Children's stuffed toys (up to 30 cm) stay overnight at the library; toys are returned Oct 27–Nov 10. 10 places; apply by phone or at the 1st-floor counter from Oct 10.
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Telecom Center Building 5F Atrium (Telecom Center Sta.)
Oct 25 (Sun) 11:00–16:00
Kitchen lithography workshop that reuses milk cartons as printing plates, learning about art and the environment. Three sessions (11:00–12:15, 13:00–14:15, 14:45–16:00), 10 parent-child pairs each, reservation required.
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Toshima City Kami-Ikebukuro Library B1 Fab Space (Kita-Ikebukuro Sta.)
Oct 25 (Sun) 11:00–16:00
Children up to junior high make an original acrylic stand featuring Animate's anime shop-manager character.
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Yabukatsu (soba restaurant) (Kojiya Sta.)
Oct 25 (Sun) 11:00–16:00
Arrange autumn berries and fruits in an antique-style goblet. Two sessions; beginners welcome. 4,400 yen, cash only, booking required.
Instagram postOct 25 (Sun) 15:00–15:30
Stuffed toys stay overnight at Kasai Library. Open to everyone; infants must come with a guardian. 5 places, apply at the counter only (lottery if oversubscribed).
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Kiba Park (South Area), Kiba Midorium (Kiba Sta.)
Oct 27 (Tue) 10:00–12:00
Make a long-lasting mixed planting for a hanging basket to decorate the Urban Greening Botanical Garden. Instructor: 東方陽子. Outdoor work, so wear clothes that can get dirty and a hat. Held rain or shine. Beginners welcome.
Official page (Japanese)Oct 9 (Fri) – Oct 28 (Wed) 11:00–21:00
The latest issue of outdoor magazine VANISH, overseas magazines and goods.
Official page (Japanese)Oct 28 (Wed) 15:00–16:00
Craft workshop for elementary school kids. Walk-in; reception from 14:40, gather by 14:55; lottery if over capacity.
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Harumi Children's Center 2F Toddler Room (Harumirai) (Kachidoki Sta.)
Oct 28 (Wed) 15:00–16:00
Parents and preschoolers make a Halloween bag at Harumi Children's Center's Himawari Land session. Sign up on the day. About 17 minutes' walk from Kachidoki Station Exit A2.
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Shin-Shibamata Children's Center (Shibamata Sta.)
Oct 28 (Wed) 15:30–17:00
Make ghost-shaped party crackers and play a target game with them. Sign up on the day.
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atre Akihabara 1, 2F special venue (Akihabara Sta.)
Oct 16 (Fri) – Oct 29 (Thu) 10:00–21:00
Pop-up with advance sales of goods featuring newly drawn art. Entry may be limited with numbered tickets when crowded. Closes 20:00 on the last day.
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Tokyo Character Street Ichiban Plaza (Tokyo Station First Avenue B1F) (Tokyo Sta.)
Oct 16 (Fri) – Oct 29 (Thu) 10:00–20:30
A pop-up of fluffy fleece, corduroy and knit Sanrio goods on the Tokyo Station character street. Entry reservations needed 10:00-13:00 on Oct 16-17; Pompompurin greeting on Oct 17.
Official page (Japanese)Oct 16 (Fri) – Oct 29 (Thu) 11:00–20:00
A pop-up by Asian fashion store 60%. Six Korean brands rotate weekly; three are in Japan for the first time.
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Bunka Jidokan (children's center) (Higashi-azuma Sta.)
Oct 27 (Tue) – Oct 29 (Thu) 14:00–16:30
A craft week at a Sumida children's center, linked to the Sumida Gosai Art Festival, where kids make a 'magic screen'. Oct 27–29, 14:00–16:30, free, no booking, first 30 kids. For elementary school children.
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Takasago Children's Center (Shibamata Sta.)
Oct 27 (Tue) – Oct 30 (Fri) 11:20–11:50
Halloween crafts for babies and toddlers, with a different age class each day. First 15 groups per day; book by phone or in person.
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Shibamata Children's Center (Shibamata Sta.)
Oct 28 (Wed) – Oct 30 (Fri) 11:15–11:45
Halloween crafts in age-based classes: age 0 on Oct 28, ages 2–3 on Oct 29, age 1 on Oct 30. Sign up on the day.
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Roppongi Hills West Walk 2F (in front of BEAMS) (Roppongi Sta.)
Oct 31 (Sat) 10:00–18:00
Make an original headdress from your favorite parts with artist Vivienne Sato. 45-minute sessions start on the hour. Advance booking and payment on a first-come basis via the application form (Hills App membership required). Cancelled in severe weather.
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Minato City Gender Equality Center Libra Hall (Minato Park Shibaura 1F) (Tamachi Sta.)
Oct 31 (Sat) 11:00–12:00
A session where preschoolers and parents move and play together. Apply by phone, fax, web or in person; 20 pairs (siblings count as one). Childcare by reservation until Oct 15.
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Postal Museum Japan (Tokyo Skytree Town Solamachi 9F) (Oshiage (Skytree) Sta.)
Oct 31 (Sat) 11:30–16:00
A special Halloween clay-modeling class with clay artist Hitomi Okada. Two sessions (11:30–13:00 and 14:30–16:00), 40 people each, first come first served; register in pairs.
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Toyosu Library 11F Story Room Kids (Toyosu Civic Center) (Toyosu Sta.)
Oct 31 (Sat) 13:00–14:50
After a volunteer storytime, kids make Halloween crafts: a ghost poncho and a witch's broom. Sessions at 13:00 and 14:00, 50 minutes each, about 30 people per session. No registration; just come to the venue.
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Higashi-Kasai Community Hall, meeting rooms 1–2 (2F) (Kasai Sta.)
Oct 31 (Sat) 13:30–15:00
A lecture tracing how Ryunosuke Akutagawa became a writer through his relationship with his mentor Soseki Natsume. Junior high school age and up (no infants), 30 seats, book by phone.
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Shinjuku City Nakamachi Library, children's corner (Ushigome-kagurazaka Sta.)
Oct 31 (Sat) 14:00–14:30
After a picture book reading, kids fill in and decorate the library's original reading notebook.
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NAMJATOWN (Sunshine City World Import Mart Bldg 2F) (Higashi-ikebukuro Sta.)
Aug 28 (Fri) – Nov 1 (Sun) 10:00–20:00
IDOLiSH7 collaboration at NAMJATOWN with mini-games and original goods. Check the official site for admission fees. Last entry 19:30.
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S-PiCK CAFE (Jingumae 115 Bldg 3F) (Harajuku Sta.)
Oct 2 (Fri) – Nov 1 (Sun) 11:00–21:00
A Chinese-restaurant-themed collab cafe for the cat characters 'Nyan Nyan Nyanko', with dishes like Nyan-tan noodles and Nyango pudding. 80 minutes per visit; last entry 90 minutes before closing.
Official page (Japanese)Oct 3 (Sat) – Nov 1 (Sun) 11:00–20:00
The official pop-up store of VTuber group hololive production, touring five places in Japan; the Tokyo stop is Ikebukuro PACKS. Entry may be limited or ticketed when crowded.
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animate Ikebukuro Flagship Store 7F SOUTH (Ikebukuro Sta.)
Oct 16 (Fri) – Nov 1 (Sun) 10:00–21:00
Displays using visuals from HE★VENS's mini album plus new goods. LINE numbered entry tickets required all day Oct 16 and until 14:00 on Oct 17.
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Shibuya Modi 4F, AMNIBUS STORE -white- (Shibuya Sta.)
Oct 16 (Fri) – Nov 1 (Sun) 11:00–20:00
A pop-up at Shibuya Modi selling new Ani-Art illustrated goods ahead of general release.
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Hon no Mori Chuo, 1F Multipurpose Hall (Shintomicho Sta.)
Nov 1 (Sun) 10:00–11:30
The editor-in-chief of Gakken's Zukan LIVE picture encyclopedias talks to children about how encyclopedias are made and how to use them. Apply online, by phone or in person from 9:00 on October 4 (first 40 people).
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Koto City Kodomo Plaza 4F Meeting Rooms 1 & 2 (Sumiyoshi Sta.)
Nov 1 (Sun) 11:00–12:00
Picture book author Kaho Shimada reads aloud, then kids make a pop-up "___taro" craft. 30 places, first come first served; apply via the dedicated form from 9:00 on Oct 17.
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Toshima City Mejiro Library, Mejiro No.1 Community Room (basement) (Mejiro Sta.)
Nov 1 (Sun) 14:00–15:00
A special storytime followed by a mini craft session where kids aged 4 to elementary make their own picture book.
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Shibuya LOFT 6F Art & Culture Floor (Shibuya Sta.)
Oct 15 (Thu) – Nov 2 (Mon) 11:00–21:00
A pop-up celebrating the broadcast, with exclusive new-illustration goods and a life-size panel photo spot. Entry may be limited when crowded. Closes 18:00 on the last day.
Official page (Japanese)Oct 16 (Fri) – Nov 2 (Mon) 11:00–19:00
A pop-up by HOZUBAG, bags remade from retired paragliders, in a shop that inflates with air.
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Isetan Shinjuku Men's Bldg. 1F, The Stage / Promotion (Shinjuku-sanchome Sta.)
Oct 14 (Wed) – Nov 3 (Tue, holiday) 10:00–20:00
A pop-up presenting Hermès men’s autumn-winter 2026.
Official page (Japanese)Oct 16 (Fri) – Nov 3 (Tue, holiday) 10:00–20:00
Kichijoji PARCO goes cat-themed for 19 days: decorations inside and outside the building, cat pop-up shops on 1F (Tojikomi Oct 16-28, Pontre Studio Oct 31-Nov 3), workshops on 3F, and a screening of CatVideoFest 2025 at UPLINK Kichijoji. Hours follow the building's hours and vary by shop.
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Share Café FLEUR, Shinjuku Marui Main Bldg (8F) (Shinjuku Sta.)
Oct 16 (Fri) – Nov 3 (Tue, holiday) 11:00–21:00
A collab café for "You and I Are Polar Opposites." Each collab menu item comes with a coaster (9 designs). Reservations first come first served via Livepocket; same-day walk-in slots if available. Last order 20:00.
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Sunshine City Alta 1F Event Space (Ikebukuro Sta.)
Oct 22 (Thu) – Nov 3 (Tue, holiday) 11:00–20:00
An official pop-up store celebrating Season 3 of the animated series Helluva Boss. Popular items are on sale, and every ¥3,300 spent gets a Halloween-design clear card while stocks last.
Official page (Japanese)Nov 1 (Sun) – Nov 3 (Tue, holiday) 12:00–18:00
An exhibition, sale and meetup by MUKU & HIBI with about 30 creators selling zines, photo books and goods. 5 min walk from Gaiemmae Station. Hours are provisional.
Instagram postNov 3 (Tue, holiday) 11:00–13:30
A public bathhouse exhibit plus traditional play like chopstick pop guns and crafts. Every child gets a gift; play two or more games to spin a gacha. Sessions at 11:00 and 12:30.
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Ayase Elementary School (Adachi City), Waku Waku Niko Niko Book Forest (Ayase Sta.)
Nov 3 (Tue, holiday) 11:30–15:00
Three picture books shown as animation and read aloud with live music (performer: Yusa). Shows 11:30–12:30 and 14:00–15:00, 50 groups each chosen by lottery; apply via the online form by Oct 25. Book signing afterwards.
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Yoyogi Park, Herb Garden in Flower Land (Harajuku Sta.)
Nov 3 (Tue, holiday) 13:00–15:00
A hands-on activity at the park festa. With an instructor from the NPO Japan Community Gardening Association, layer herbs and salt to make moist potpourri (about 15-30 min). Rose tours and disaster-preparedness workshops also held. Cancelled in severe weather.
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Tama Zoological Park, Watching Center Animal Hall (Tama-dobutsu-koen Sta.)
Nov 3 (Tue, holiday) 14:00–14:30
A talk on birds designated as natural monuments for Tokyo Cultural Property Week. 100 seats, no booking, first come. Special guides on storks and golden eagles and info cards are also offered during the week.
Official page (Japanese)Oct 16 (Fri) – Nov 4 (Wed) 11:00–19:00
An autumn festival with design works across the lawn and the building.
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Shibuya City Nishihara Library (Hatagaya Sta.)
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Koganei Park (around Ikoi-no-Hiroba and Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum) (Musashi-Koganei Sta.)
Oct 23 (Fri) – Nov 7 (Sat) 17:30–20:30
A workshop of the flower-and-light event "Shuusai Monogatari". Arrange fallen leaves gathered in the park, laminate them and attach to a wooden frame to make a lantern. Held Oct 23, Oct 31 and Nov 7. Book via the reservation form. Preschoolers must come with a guardian.
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Nozawa Children's Center, Craft Room (Sangenjaya Sta.)
Nov 4 (Wed) – Nov 7 (Sat) 15:30–17:00
Make your own rice bowl with guidance from the local pottery group Noyaki no Kai. Choose one shaping day (Nov 4-7) and one coloring day (Dec 4 or 5, 14:00-17:00). From 14:00 on October 10, the child fills in an application card and brings it to the center (first 8 per session).
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Mitaka Library (Main) (Mitaka Sta.)
Nov 7 (Sat) 10:00–12:00
A parent-and-child workshop at Mitaka Library with a picture-book reading, crafts and a book signing. Apply on the library website by Oct 26 (20 pairs; lottery if oversubscribed).
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Harumirai (Harumi Community Center), Multipurpose Studio (Kachidoki Sta.)
Nov 7 (Sat) 10:00–11:00
Coordination training to help 4- to 6-year-olds control their bodies better. A parent or guardian must come along. Apply online from October 3 to November 6 (first 10 children).
Official page (Japanese)Nov 7 (Sat) 10:00–16:00
Try universal and para sports together, whether or not you have a disability: trampoline, boccia, floor hockey, molkky, wheelchair tennis (morning) and wheelchair basketball (afternoon), among others (planned). No sign-up; bring indoor shoes. Sign language interpreters on site.
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Ogu Library (Kumanomae Sta.)
Nov 7 (Sat) 13:00–15:50
A one-day cafe at Ogu Library to celebrate its 5th anniversary, where ordering may take a little time. Three 50-minute sessions from 1 pm, 2 pm and 3 pm. Free and open to all; reserve online (no phone bookings).
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Edogawa Kodomo Mirai-kan (Shinozaki Sta.)
Nov 7 (Sat) 13:00–13:45
A free beginner sewing class for grades 3-4, 13:00-13:45. Advance application required (by Oct 27, lottery if full).
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Eco Gallery Shinjuku (in Shinjuku Central Park) (Tochomae Sta.)
Nov 7 (Sat) 13:30–15:30
An adoption event for cats rescued by a Shinjuku volunteer group for dog and cat support and AEON Pet. No registration needed (not first come first served). Last entry 15:00. Also a panel exhibit on life with a rescue cat.
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Science Museum, B1 Science Hall and other rooms (Takebashi Sta.)
Nov 7 (Sat) 13:30–16:05
A flight-themed science show with Yoshimoto comedians, then one workshop: JAL or ANA aviation sessions, boomerangs or paper planes. Apply by Oct 18 (lottery); a guardian must attend.
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Former Uchida Residence, front garden (next to Shakujii Park Furusato Museum) (Shakujii-koen Sta.)
Nov 7 (Sat) 14:00–15:30
Demonstrations and hands-on use of old farm tools such as a senba-koki thresher, stone mill and rope-twisting machine. Open to anyone, no capacity limit. In rain, held in the earthen-floor area of the Former Uchida Residence.
Official page (Japanese)Nov 7 (Sat) 14:00–16:00
Kids in grades 5-6 sew a Christmas ornament using basic stitches, 14:00-16:00. Advance application required (by Oct 27, lottery if full); materials 200 yen.
Official page (Japanese)Nov 7 (Sat) 14:00–16:00
A free science class for grades 3-6 observing creatures living under fallen leaves, 14:00-16:00. Apply by Oct 27 (lottery if full).
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Sunshine 60 Observatory Tenbou Park (Higashi-ikebukuro Sta.)
Oct 9 (Fri) – Nov 8 (Sun) 11:00–21:00
A Tokimeki Memorial Girl's Side collaboration at the observatory with a special exhibit, panorama photo spots, original goods, a stamp rally and collab cafe menu. Timed web tickets needed on weekends and holidays.
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Cosmo Planetarium Shibuya (Shibuya Cultural Center Owada 12F) (Shibuya Sta.)
Oct 18 (Sun) – Nov 8 (Sun) 11:00–14:00
A children's planetarium show screened at 11:00 and 13:00 on weekends and holidays, made for preschoolers to early elementary pupils. End time not listed officially.
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MAGNET by SHIBUYA109 5F (Shibuya Sta.)
Oct 23 (Fri) – Nov 8 (Sun) 10:00–21:00
A limited-time shop for the TV anime BLACK TORCH at AMNIBUS STORE -blue-. Hours follow the building's hours.
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Tokyo Anime Center in DNP PLAZA SHIBUYA (Shibuya MODI 2F) (Shibuya Sta.)
Oct 23 (Fri) – Nov 8 (Sun) 11:00–19:00
A pop-up for the anime 'Maebashi Witches' selling newly drawn goods of the six girls in jersey-maid outfits. Spend ¥3,000 or more to enter a bonus lottery. Numbered tickets on some days.
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Shibuya Modi 3F, AMNIBUS STORE -green- (Shibuya Sta.)
Oct 23 (Fri) – Nov 8 (Sun) 11:00–20:00
A Shibuya pop-up selling new TRAVAS TOKYO collab goods drawn by illustrator BEBE.
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Shinjuku Marui Annex 6F, Calendarium 6 (Shinjuku-sanchome Sta.)
Oct 23 (Fri) – Nov 8 (Sun) 11:00–19:00
A Haikyu!! anime pop-up shop with a school festival theme. Weekdays 11:00–19:00, weekends and holidays 10:30–19:00. Some dates and times use advance lottery entry to reduce crowding.
Official page (Japanese)Oct 28 (Wed) – Nov 8 (Sun) 11:00–20:00
Hands-on corners such as mixing sounds into your own BGM and making a scrunchie from ribbons, plus a shop of new goods. The first day opens at 16:00 and is reservation-only.
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Sunshine City (Ikebukuro) and other venues (Higashi-ikebukuro Sta.)
Nov 7 (Sat) – Nov 8 (Sun) 09:00–17:00
A major anime and game event aimed at female fans. Entry by time-slot tickets sold in advance (lottery/first-come); no tickets sold on site. Some tickets require face-photo registration.
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Toshima City Kami-Ikebukuro Library B1 Multipurpose Hall (Kita-Ikebukuro Sta.)
Nov 8 (Sun) 10:00–14:20
Free 30-minute sessions in body expression and stage sword fighting for ages 3 to junior high.
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Edogawa Kodomo Mirai-kan (Shinozaki Sta.)
Nov 8 (Sun) 10:00–12:00
Learn how everyday electronics work and solder components to build an electronic Christmas tree. 10:00–12:00, free; advance application required (9 kids, lottery; web deadline Oct 27). Grades 4–6.
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Edogawa Kodomo Mirai-kan (Shinozaki Sta.)
Nov 8 (Sun) 10:00–12:00
Learn about pellets coughed up by birds of prey and dissect one to see what is inside, led by a veterinarian. 10:00–12:00, free; advance application required (16 kids, lottery; web deadline Oct 27). Grades 4–6.
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Shinozaki Bunka Plaza (Shinozaki Sta.)
Nov 8 (Sun) 10:00–16:00
Make a Christmas arrangement with native flowers from the Southern Hemisphere, taught by flower designer 宇田川寿恵. Two sessions, 10:00-12:00 and 14:00-16:00, 26 people each (first come, first served), 3,500 yen per session. Bring a bag to carry it home.
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Kasai Rinkai Park Bird Sanctuary Watching Center (Kasai-Rinkai-Koen Sta.)
Nov 8 (Sun) 14:00–15:00
A free guided tour held on the 2nd Sunday of each month. Bird sanctuary staff introduce the season's highlights; beginner-friendly and open to children and adults. Meet on the 2nd floor of the Watching Center; binoculars can be borrowed free.
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Adachi City Central Library, Ohanashi Room (Manabipia 21) (Kita-senju Sta.)
Nov 8 (Sun) 14:30–16:00
Library navigators teach you how to play while you enjoy board games together. 14:30–16:00, free. Aimed at preschoolers to elementary school children, open to everyone, beginners welcome.
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TO POP-UP Shibuya Sakura Stage (SHIBUYA SIDE 3F) (Shibuya Sta.)
Oct 30 (Fri) – Nov 9 (Mon) 10:00–21:00
Pop-up store for the manga "Shiawase Kanako no Koroshiya Seikatsu". 10:00-21:00, free walk-in entry on all days. Costumes worn by the cast of the live-action drama are on display. Numbered tickets may be issued when crowded.
Official page (Japanese)Oct 23 (Fri) – Nov 10 (Tue) 11:00–21:00
A Jujutsu Kaisen 5th-anniversary goods event. Oct 23–25: entry by advance lottery (LivePocket) first; numbered tickets if crowded. Closes 18:00 on the last day.
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Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum (Shirokanedai Sta.)
Nov 11 (Wed) 10:30–13:30
Art communicators help families with babies over steps and narrow doorways while touring 'Marimekko: The Power of Pattern' (10:30, 11:30, 12:30; up to 60 min, 5 families each). Apply by Oct 20. It is a 'Baby Hour' day when strollers are allowed in the main building.
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Shibuya City Rinsen Minna-no Library (Ebisu Sta.)
Nov 11 (Wed) 15:00–15:30
The library's November craft session (15 people). 12 minutes' walk from Ebisu and Hiroo stations.
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Edogawa Kodomo Mirai-kan (Shinozaki Sta.)
Nov 11 (Wed) 15:00–16:00
Explore the surprising powers of nuts and seeds of many shapes and colors, then make a Christmas craft. 15:00–16:00, free, no booking (check-in from 14:40, gather by 14:55; lottery if over 20). Grades 1–6.
Official page (Japanese)Oct 16 (Fri) – Nov 12 (Thu) 11:00–20:00
The first collab cafe for the character Mamegoma, with limited drinks and parfaits plus shop-only goods. Last order 19:30.
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eeo Store Ikebukuro (Alpha Bldg 1F) (Ikebukuro Sta.)
Oct 31 (Sat) – Nov 12 (Thu) 12:00–20:00
A pop-up selling new Japanese-fairy-tale-themed illustrated goods and mini-character items in Ikebukuro.
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Minato City Science Museum (Toranomon Sta.)
Nov 7 (Sat) – Nov 14 (Sat) 14:50–16:30
A science class for elementary school children that looks into the colors of flames when things burn. Held on Saturdays, Nov 7 and Nov 14; lottery.
Official page (Japanese)Nov 14 (Sat) 10:00–11:30
A craft session making Christmas trees from felt. Book by phone or in person from Nov 2, 9:00; first 20 people.
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Setagaya Local History Museum, New Building 1F Meeting Room (Kamimachi Sta.)
Nov 14 (Sat) 10:00–16:00
Design ornaments inspired by Jomon pottery patterns, taught by an associate professor of Joshibi University of Art and Design. Two identical sessions, 10:00–12:00 and 14:00–16:00, 10 pairs each by lottery; apply online or by return postcard by Oct 26 (Setagaya residents, workers or students). For elementary and junior high students with a guardian.
Official page (Japanese)Nov 14 (Sat) 14:00–16:00
Build a car-type robot and program it with Chiba Institute of Technology instructors, 14:00-16:00. Grades 1-6; apply by Nov 3 (lottery); materials 3,300 yen.
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Share Cafe Harakado (Tokyu Plaza Harajuku Harakado 6F) (Harajuku Sta.)
Nov 3 (Tue, holiday) – Nov 15 (Sun) 11:00–23:00
A collab cafe with menu items and goods featuring new DJ-themed illustrations from the anime. The shop is food-court style; last order for collab menu items is 22:00.
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Share CAFE théâtre Yurakucho Marui (Yurakucho Marui 8F) (Yurakucho Sta.)
Nov 3 (Tue, holiday) – Nov 15 (Sun) 11:00–20:00
Collab cafe for the TV anime MAO, 11:00-20:00 (collab menu last order 19:00). Advance reservations (first round by lottery, second first-come); walk-in slots when seats are free. Newly drawn illustration goods and collab menu.
Official page (Japanese)Nov 3 (Tue, holiday) – Nov 15 (Sun) 11:00–21:00
A pop-up selling HERALBONY's new items under this season's theme "Heartdemic". Hours follow the building's retail hours (11:00–21:00). On Nov 5 a one-day event at 10F PBOX STND: the daytime session 14:00–17:00 is free; the evening 18:30–21:00 is by application/invitation.
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NONLECTURE books/arts (Shibuya ZERO GATE B1F) (Shibuya Sta.)
Nov 4 (Wed) – Nov 15 (Sun) 12:00–21:00
A pop-up for the 26WINTER COLLECTION "Knowledge" of Tetsuya Nagato's project RAREMETAL, with new apparel, IRUBOOKS zines and new collages. 12:00–21:00. On opening day (Nov 4) an opening event runs 19:00–21:00 with an improvised performance by Nagato.
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Sunpearl Arakawa 2F, 1-1-1 Lounge (Machiya Sta.)
Nov 15 (Sun) 10:00–12:00
Elementary school children write haiku and decorate Sunpearl Arakawa's Christmas tree with their haiku strips. 10 parent-child pairs; apply online by Nov 6 (lottery if oversubscribed).
Official page (Japanese)Nov 15 (Sun) 10:00–12:00
Make slime and a snow globe with laundry starch. Grades 1-2 at 10:00, grades 3-4 at 11:10; free, apply by Nov 3 (lottery if full).
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Minato City Gender Equality Center Libra (Minato Park Shibaura 2F, cooking room) (Tamachi Sta.)
Nov 15 (Sun) 10:30–12:30
A cooking class for 3rd–6th graders and their fathers, taught by Prof. Yoshiko Nishiyama of Toita Women's College. Apply by phone, fax, online form or at the counter.
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Hon no Mori Chuo, 1F Multipurpose Hall (Shintomicho Sta.)
Nov 15 (Sun) 13:30–16:00
A library workshop where you bind a small book with koyori paper cords and hear about books from the Edo period. Doors open 13:15. Apply by phone or in person from 9:00 on October 14 (first 20 people, up to 2 per application).
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Sumida Aquarium 5F Aqua Academy (Oshiage (Skytree) Sta.)
Oct 1 (Thu) – Nov 16 (Mon) 11:00–16:00
Pick one of three eel masks and color it in. Weekdays 11:00–16:00 (last entry 15:30), weekends and holidays 10:00–17:00 (last entry 16:30). Some days, such as Nov 13, close early for private bookings.
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Collabo_Index Ikebukuro PARCO (Main Bldg 8F) (Ikebukuro Sta.)
Oct 9 (Fri) – Nov 16 (Mon) 11:15–21:15
A collab cafe celebrating autumn appetite with the Keroro Platoon: moon-viewing tororo udon, sweet-potato tarts and character drinks. 75-minute seatings; online reservations until 18:00 the day before.
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Chiba University Sumida Satellite Campus 1F, Model Shop (Higashi-azuma Sta.)
Nov 14 (Sat) – Nov 21 (Sat) 13:30–17:00
A single-session course at Chiba University Sumida Satellite Campus to make an original T-shirt from logo data you design yourself. Held Nov 14 and Nov 21; for junior and senior high school students (including technical college years 1-3).
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Toshima City Local History Museum (Toshima Industry Promotion Plaza 7F) (Ikebukuro Sta.)
Nov 21 (Sat) 10:00–15:00
Related to the exhibition "Kamishibai Made in Toshima", make a postcard-size four-panel kamishibai (picture-card story). Two sessions: 10:00-11:00 and 14:00-15:00. Apply via form Oct 24 - Nov 9; elementary schoolers and younger must come with a guardian.
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Minato City Science Museum (Toranomon Sta.)
Nov 21 (Sat) 10:30–15:20
Make a sand bottle themed on star sand. Two sessions: 10:30–11:20 and 14:30–15:20; lottery, advance booking required.
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Green and Water Citizens' College (Tokyo Health Plaza Hygeia) (Shinjuku Sta.)
Nov 21 (Sat) 13:30–15:30
A course by the Tokyo Metropolitan Park Association. Learn bonsai history through slides, then use pine and other plants with moss, stones and decorative sand to make a mini bonsai landscape. Instructor: plant artist Daisuke Nakajima. Apply via Peatix.
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University of Electro-Communications, 80th Anniversary Hall (Chofu Sta.)
Nov 21 (Sat) 13:30–16:00
A craft class where children explore how wings work through demo experiments and build paper planes that fly well. 20 places (lottery if oversubscribed); apply via the online form from Oct 5 to Nov 8.
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Koto City Joto Library (Koto Ward General Community Center 6F) (Nishi-ojima Sta.)
Nov 1 (Sun) – Nov 22 (Sun) 13:00–15:00
On four Sundays in November (1, 8, 15, 22), 3rd-6th graders try a librarian's job: repairing books, reshelving returned books, and even entering the back office that is usually off-limits.
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MAGNET by SHIBUYA109 5F AMNIBUS STORE -blue- (Shibuya Sta.)
Nov 6 (Fri) – Nov 22 (Sun) 10:00–21:00
Goods with newly drawn "Starry Sky Maid & Starry Sky Butler" illustrations. On Nov 6 entry is by lottery numbered ticket (handed out from 9:20, first entry 10:15). Postcard bonus with purchases of 2,000 yen or more.
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Printing Museum, Tokyo - Printing Studio (Edogawabashi Sta.)
Nov 21 (Sat) – Nov 22 (Sun) 10:00–12:00
Set a forme with Latin numeral type, letterpress-print a clock face and turn it into a clock. Same content on Saturday and Sunday; join one session. Apply via web form only, Oct 27 10:00 - Nov 4 18:00; lottery.
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Machiya Library 2F Storytime Room (Machiya Sta.)
Nov 22 (Sun) 10:00–11:30
A small craft workshop for kids aged 3 to elementary school to make an original picture book (reservation required).
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Tamarokuto Science Center Event Hall (Hana-Koganei Sta.)
Nov 22 (Sun) 13:30–15:30
A class with a lecture and craft on the curious shapes of seeds that plants make to spread. Run by the science center's volunteer group. 25 places; entries must arrive by Nov 9, lottery, tickets sent to winners.
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Ikebukuro PARCO Main Bldg 6F, 0% IKEBUKURO (Ikebukuro Sta.)
Oct 24 (Sat) – Nov 23 (Mon, holiday) 11:00–21:00
A pop-up for the Chiikawa Pocket app's 4th goods line, themed on bento and shops, at Ikebukuro PARCO.
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Okuyama Omairimachi & Asakusa Nishi-Sando shopping streets and more (Asakusa Sta.)
Nov 6 (Fri) – Nov 23 (Mon, holiday) 11:00–18:00
A SAKAMOTO DAYS event in Asakusa's shopping streets. A special pop-up shop sells collaboration-illustration goods first. Nov 6-8 shop entry needs an advance reservation (first come from Oct 23, 18:00, via Livepocket). Times are the shop's sales hours.
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Toshima City Local History Museum (Toshima Industry Promotion Plaza 7F) (Ikebukuro Sta.)
Nov 23 (Mon, holiday) 10:00–15:00
Choose a picture from the kamishibai on display, sketch it and make your own button badge. Two sessions: 10:00-11:00 and 14:00-15:00; numbered tickets handed out from 30 minutes before. Elementary schoolers and younger must come with a guardian.
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Sunpearl Arakawa 2F, 1-1-1 Lounge (Machiya Sta.)
Nov 23 (Mon, holiday) 10:00–11:45
A parent-and-child session enjoying English pronunciation with picture books and instruments. Part 1 at 10:00 mainly for ages 0-2, Part 2 at 11:00 mainly for ages 3 and up. 15 families per session, first come, first served; parent must accompany; free seating (doors open 15 min before; end time not listed).
Official page (Japanese)Nov 23 (Mon, holiday) 10:00–11:30
A free parent-and-child science class (grades 1-4) studying planaria, 10:00-11:30. Apply by Nov 10 (lottery if full).
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Taito City Office 10F Meeting Room (Ueno Sta.)
Nov 23 (Mon, holiday) 13:30–16:00
Parents and kids make a "magical ring," a "catch-me bug" and a "mystery texture ball" with guidance from youth commissioners. For grades 3–6 with one guardian (pairs), 100 pairs. Apply online by Nov 5; lottery if oversubscribed.
Official page (Japanese)Nov 23 (Mon, holiday) 13:30–16:00
Connect a circuit with an LED and a button battery to build a glowing keychain and learn how light works. 13:30–16:00, free; advance application required (20 kids, lottery; web deadline Nov 10). Grades 1–3.
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Sumida Hokusai Museum MARUGEN100 (lecture room) (Ryogoku Sta.)
Nov 23 (Mon, holiday) 14:00–16:00
A workshop linked to the 10th-anniversary special exhibition where you mount a Hokusai picture scroll yourself, led by painter and ukiyo-e researcher Daisuke Mukai. Numbered tickets from 13:30 on the day.
Official page (Japanese)Nov 23 (Mon, holiday) 14:00–15:30
Learn magic tricks with rubber bands, handkerchiefs, chopstick wrappers and playing cards, then perform them for the group. 14:00–15:30, free; advance application required (12 kids, lottery; web deadline Nov 10). Grades 3–5.
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Shibuya City Rinsen Minna-no Library (Ebisu Sta.)
Nov 25 (Wed) 15:00–15:30
Picture-book reading and nursery songs for ages 0–3 (30 people).
Official page (Japanese)Nov 25 (Wed) 15:00–16:00
Think about how paper planes fly far, then build a straw hang glider that glides a long time. 15:00–16:00, free, no booking (check-in from 14:40, gather by 14:55; lottery if over 16). For elementary grades 1–6.
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Shibuya City Komorebi Owada Library (Shibuya Sta.)
Nov 27 (Fri) 10:30–11:00
Picture books, finger plays and nursery songs for babies and toddlers (20 people).
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Minato City Science Museum (Toranomon Sta.)
Nov 28 (Sat) 10:30–11:15
Programming for kids using the small toio™ robots. Lottery, advance booking required.
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Itabashi Science and Education Museum Planetarium (Kami-itabashi Sta.)
Oct 8 (Thu) – Nov 29 (Sun) 15:30–16:20
A live planetarium commentary on the scale of the universe. 15:30–16:20 during the period; 190 seats, first come, first served, no advance booking (just go to the venue). Adults 350 yen, high school students and under 120 yen. Closed Mondays (open Nov 23). For ages 10 (5th grade) and up.
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Science Museum 3F lobby (by the stairs) (Takebashi Sta.)
Oct 17 (Sat) – Nov 29 (Sun) 10:00–16:40
Pick a base such as a clear candle, a mini cactus in seven colors of sand, a candy house that doubles as a trinket box, or clay fake sweets, and decorate it freely. Seasonal parts like Halloween are available. No booking; drop in until 16:00.
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Arakawa Yuen, Fureai House 2F (Kumanomae Sta.)
Nov 15 (Sun) – Nov 29 (Sun) 10:00–15:30
A two-session pottery class at Arakawa Yuen: shape a small rice bowl on Nov 15 and glaze it on Nov 29. Choose a morning or afternoon class; apply by return postcard by Oct 21 (14 per class, lottery if full).
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metsä village, Craft Bibliotek (Hanno Sta.)
Nov 28 (Sat) – Nov 29 (Sun) 10:00–17:00
A weekend program with the Embassy of Iceland: performances and storytelling on Iceland's "13 Yule Lads" and a knitting workshop. Part of Metsä's Nordic Christmas (Oct 31–Dec 25).
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Ishihama Library 4F (Minami-Senju Sta.)
Nov 29 (Sun) 10:00–11:45
Draw on cardboard and decorate it with origami and stickers to make a book stand. Two sessions (10:00, 11:00), 4 kids each. Apply Oct 20–Nov 22 online or at the library counter (Taito library card needed; lottery).
Official page (Japanese)Nov 29 (Sun) 10:00–14:00
A Sunpearl Arakawa lounge theater program featuring the live-action version of the beloved musical CATS. Session 1 starts 10:30 (doors 10:00), Session 2 starts 14:00 (doors 13:30). Free, 50 people per session. Advance application required (up to 2 people per application; lottery if oversubscribed; winners notified by email). End time not listed.
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Minato City Science Museum (Toranomon Sta.)
Nov 29 (Sun) 10:30–11:30
A program that uncovers the secrets of sharks from the shapes of their bodies. Lottery, advance booking required.
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Denenchofu Seseragi-kan Multipurpose Room (Tamagawa Sta.)
Nov 29 (Sun) 14:00–15:30
Botanist Kenichi Saiki of the Natural History Museum and Institute, Chiba, who has collected over 2,000 illustrated encyclopedias, shares their appeal with parents and children. 50 seats; apply via online form or return postcard (postcards must arrive by Nov 15; lottery if oversubscribed, with priority to those living, studying or working in Ota City).
Official page (Japanese)Nov 29 (Sun) 14:00–16:00
A parent-and-child class on making origami planes that fly well, with test flights on the riverbank from 15:30. 14:00–16:00, free; advance application required (16 pairs, lottery; web deadline Nov 17). Grades 1–6 with one guardian.
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Kinokuniya Shinjuku Main Store 1F, THE ENTRANCE (Shinjuku-sanchome Sta.)
Nov 13 (Fri) – Dec 6 (Sun) 10:00–21:00
A pop-up shop for the modern Japanese fantasy manga Noragami. One random ema-style card for every ¥3,300 (tax incl.) spent on eligible items. Closes at 16:00 on the last day, Dec 6.
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Den-en-chofu Seseragi-kan (Tamagawa Sta.)
Dec 6 (Sun) 10:00–11:30
A class making a Christmas flower arrangement, open to anyone. Booking opens Nov 22 (Sun) at 10:00 on the official reservation site.
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Koto Gender Equality Promotion Center (Parcity Koto) 1F Rec Hall (Sumiyoshi Sta.)
Dec 13 (Sun) 10:00–11:30
Using clinical art techniques, dads and kids make Christmas tree artwork while enjoying textures and colors. 16 pairs, first come; apply from Nov 5, 9:00. Free childcare for siblings (book by Dec 3).
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Science Museum 3F lobby (by the stairs) (Takebashi Sta.)
Dec 12 (Sat) – Dec 20 (Sun) 10:00–16:40
Decorate clear candles, mini cactus glasses, a candy house with a lift-off roof or realistic clay sweets, with seasonal parts like Christmas trees, Santas and snowmen. Walk-in until 16:00 on Dec 12, 13, 19 and 20.
Official page (Japanese)Nov 20 (Fri) – Dec 25 (Fri) 10:00–19:00
Chiikawa Park in Ikebukuro gets a Christmas makeover, with decorations and special greetings from characters in Christmas outfits. Limited goods from Nov 24. Check tickets in advance.
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motto cafe Ikebukuro (Ikebukuro Sta.)
Oct 14 (Wed) – Dec 27 (Sun) 11:00–19:40
A Horimiya collab cafe themed on the Katagiri High School festival; the menu switches to the second half from Nov 21. Reservations (first come, first served) and at least one order per person required.
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Sunpearl Arakawa 2F, 1-1-1 Lounge (Machiya Sta.)
Dec 27 (Sun) 10:00–14:00
A Sunpearl Arakawa lounge theater program featuring Disney's classic Beauty and the Beast. Session 1 starts 10:30 (doors 10:00), Session 2 starts 14:00 (doors 13:30). Free, 50 people per session. Advance application required (up to 2 people per application; lottery if oversubscribed; winners notified by email). End time not listed.
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Yokohama Landmark Tower (Landmark Plaza) / MARK IS Minatomirai (Minatomirai Sta.)
Nov 11 (Wed) – Jan 11 (Mon) 11:00–19:00
A winter collaboration of Dragon Quest and Final Fantasy. A holiday tree at Landmark Plaza 1F and a big Slime and Chocobo display at MARK IS 1F (decorations change from Dec 26). Stamp rally at 6 spots (Nov 11-Dec 27, 11:00-19:00), the collab cafe "Surachoco Kitchen" and a pop-up store. The cafe has shorter hours on Dec 31 and is closed Jan 1.
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