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  1. 1H AGO

    Winter Weekend in Vibrant Tokyo: K-Pop, Retro Vibes, and Holiday Cheer

    Welcome, listeners, to Things to Do in Tokyo with your globe-trotting sports nut Oly Bennet, coming to you on Saturday, December 13, 2025. Tokyo’s rolling into a crisp winter weekend: cool, clear, and perfect for dashing between events like you’re in an urban decathlon of fun. Let’s kick off with today’s vibe-setters. Over in Shinjuku, Japan Travel notes that Broadway Christmas Wonderland is lighting up Tokyu Theater Orb from today through December 25, bringing high-energy Christmas spectacle to the heart of Shibuya Hikarie. At the Japan National Stadium, the Music Bank Global Festival 2025 blasts off today, a massive K-pop showdown featuring groups like Stray Kids, ATEEZ, Enhypen, IVE, &Team, BOYNEXTDOOR, ZB1, and more, according to Japan Concert Tickets and K-pop coverage from Sportskeeda. If you want something more vintage-cool, Metropolis Japan highlights the Immersive Bubble – Kayo Retro Show tonight, an immersive retro Japanese pop experience that feels like stepping into a Showa-era music video. For families and daytime explorers, Japan Travel lists the Oedo Antique Market happening today, one of Tokyo’s biggest outdoor antique markets, perfect for treasure hunting, people-watching, and maybe finding a quirky vintage baseball glove or old Olympic merch. In the evening, Odaiba Marine Park hosts the Odaiba Christmas Lantern event, where hundreds of helium-filled washi lanterns drift into the sky to music, creating a Rapunzel-style scene over Tokyo Bay, as detailed by the event organizers and Odaiba’s tourism site. Art fans, Tokyo Art Beat reports a packed calendar of exhibitions all over the city, updated today, from cutting-edge contemporary shows to design exhibits—ideal if you want a quieter but still very Tokyo way to spend the afternoon. Jazz lovers can head to Shibuya’s Bunkamura Orchard Hall for Makoto Ozone Christmas Jazz Night 2025, where pianist Makoto Ozone and his big band No Name Horses bring serious groove to the holiday season, according to the event listing on iwafu. On the city info front, Shibuya and Shinjuku will be busy tonight thanks to the K-pop festival and Christmas events, so expect crowds and give yourself extra transit time. Stick to Suica or Pasmo IC cards, and whenever possible, use station exits a stop or two away, then walk—often faster and way more scenic. Now, Oly’s must-do game plan for your day in Tokyo. Warm up with a lap through the Oedo Antique Market, then dive into Shibuya: hit a local kissaten for a classic coffee, stroll through the Hikarie area for Broadway Christmas Wonderland, and grab an early dinner at one of Shibuya’s back-alley izakaya. As the sun goes down, sprint over to Odaiba for the Christmas Lantern launch, then finish with late-night snacks and city views from the waterfront. Local tip: Tokyoites move like a well-drilled relay team—on escalators, stand on the left and walk on the right in most of Tokyo, and always line up neatly for trains. Master that, and you’ll blend in faster than a rookie sumo learning the pre-bout stomp. Before we wrap, keep an eye on tomorrow in Tokyo: day two of the Music Bank Global Festival continues at the National Stadium, Makoto Ozone’s Christmas Jazz Night plays its second show, and the holiday illuminations and Christmas events roll on citywide. Tune in tomorrow for more offbeat picks and hidden gems from your roaming sports and city-obsessed buddy, Oly Bennet. Thanks for listening, please subscribe, and remember—this episode was brought to you by Quiet Please podcast networks. For more content like this, please go to Quiet Please dot Ai. For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/ and make sure to jump on these great deals https://amzn.to/3V0gjPt For more on Oly check out https://www.instagram.com/olybennet/ This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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  2. 1D AGO

    Tokyo Sparkles with Winter Lights, Xmas Markets, and K-pop Extravaganza

    Welcome, listeners, to Things to Do in Tokyo with your globe‑trotting sports nut Oly Bennett, coming to you on Friday, December 12, 2025, when Tokyo is cool, crisp, and sparkling with winter lights and holiday buzz across Shibuya, Roppongi, and Tokyo Skytree Town, as Tokyo Tours describes in its winter guide for December 2025. Today’s vibe is peak cozy‑meets‑electric: illuminations glow across the city, Christmas markets are serving hot drinks, and everyone’s juggling year‑end parties with last‑minute shopping according to Tokyo Tours’ December roundup. If you’re hunting for events today, start at Ueno Park’s Shinobazu Pond for Tea Cocktail Garden, running December 12–14 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., where Iwafu reports you can sip color‑changing tea cocktails like “Ao no Yugure,” graze on food‑truck bites, and let kids loose on bouncy inflatables with street performances in the background. For culture lovers, Chytomo reports that Voices from Ukraine, the first Ukrainian literature festival in Tokyo, also kicks off today and runs through December 14, featuring poetry readings, talks, and book presentations bringing Ukrainian authors into Tokyo’s literary spotlight. Over in Shibuya, Japan Travel lists SHIBUYA Christmas starting today, with festive lights, shopping, and holiday photo ops around the station and Scramble Crossing. And if you want full‑throttle holiday fantasy, Japan Travel highlights Christmas at Tokyo Disney Resort 2025, where Tokyo Disneyland is packed with special parades and shows like Toys Wondrous Christmas and Starbright Christmas. On the city‑info front, December means trains and stations are extra busy with year‑end commuters and event crowds, especially around Shibuya, Tokyo, and Maihama for Disney, so give yourself bonus time for transfers. Winter illumination events like the ticketed Sparkling View 2025 night lights show, noted by Japan Travel, can cause evening congestion around major venues, so plan your dinner and transit windows carefully. For must‑do activities today, lean into the season: stroll one of the big illumination zones in Shibuya, Roppongi, or Marunouchi as suggested by Tokyo Tours and then duck into a steamy ramen or oden joint to thaw out. Jump to Ueno for the Tea Cocktail Garden and then wander over to Ameyoko market for snack‑hopping and people‑watching. Families can head to Tokyo Disney Resort for Christmas entertainment or stay central with SHIBUYA Christmas and neighborhood lights. If you’re more low‑key, explore Yanaka Ginza or Asakusa by day, then cap it with an evening illumination walk and a hot drink. Local tip from your sport‑obsessed guide: Tokyo may look like a neon maze, but you can often walk between big hubs faster than you’d think—Shinjuku to Shibuya or Shibuya to Harajuku can be a fun, brisk urban “walking match,” letting you catch side‑street shrines, vending machines with wild drinks, and random winter decorations you’d never see from a train. Before I dash off to my next quirky Tokyo adventure, keep an eye on tomorrow’s lineup: Japan Concert Tickets reports that Music Bank Global Festival 2025 hits Japan National Stadium on December 13, bringing massive K‑pop acts like Stray Kids, ATEEZ, ENHYPEN, and more, plus ongoing illuminations and weekend Christmas events turning the city into a full stadium of lights and sound—so tune in tomorrow for what to hit first. Thanks for listening, please subscribe, and remember—this episode was brought to you by Quiet Please podcast networks. For more content like this, please go to Quiet Please dot Ai. For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/ and make sure to jump on these great deals https://amzn.to/3V0gjPt For more on Oly check out https://www.instagram.com/olybennet/ This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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  3. 2D AGO

    Tokyo's Festive Illuminations and Retro Delights: A Winter Wander

    Welcome, listeners, to Things to Do in Tokyo with your globe-trotting sports nut Oly Bennet, coming to you on Thursday, December 11, 2025. Tokyo’s rolling into a crisp early-winter day: cool, clear, perfect for power-walking between neon canyons, slurping hot ramen, and pretending your Suica card gives you superpowers. Today’s vibe: the city is in full holiday shimmer mode. According to Japan Travel’s event guide, Tokyo is glowing with illuminations like Keyakizaka Illumination 2025, Yebisu Christmas Illumination, Akihabara UDX Illumination, and Tokyo Midtown’s Starlight Garden, plus Tokyo Skytree Town’s Dream Christmas lights turning the skyline into a sci‑fi snow globe. Let’s hit some standout events for today. SoraNews24 reports that Otemachi Timeslip 2025: Back to Those Nostalgic Days is running at the Otemachi Place entertainment complex through December 12, a totally free retro trip celebrating 100 years since the start of the Showa era. You can chill in a recreated Showa living room, snack on classic koppe-pan bread, and even send New Year’s cards via an old-school post box. Japan Travel’s listings highlight art and design happenings and a packed calendar of winter events, while Tokyo Art Beat is loaded with fresh exhibition info all across the city for museum lovers and gallery hoppers. For families, Otemachi Timeslip is perfect—kids get the retro wow factor, adults get the “Wait, I grew up with that!” nostalgia. In the evening, couple it with a stroll under the Tokyo Midtown or Roppongi Keyakizaka illuminations for a rom-com-worthy finish. Night owls can head to Shibuya or Shinjuku after the lights, where seasonal pop-ups and bars are leaning into Christmas cocktails and city-view vibes. On the news-and-updates front, local travel and city guides are pushing these winter illumination areas hard, which usually means slightly busier stations around Roppongi, Ebisu, and Oshiage for Skytree once the sun goes down—so budget a little extra train time and tap in and out like you own the network. New winter-themed pop-up cafés and limited dessert menus are popping up around major hubs like Shibuya and Tokyo Station as part of the broader holiday push highlighted across Japan Travel’s seasonal event pages. Here are my must-do plays for today. First, dive into Otemachi Timeslip 2025, then walk over to Tokyo Station’s Marunouchi side to catch the elegant building all lit up. Next, pick one big illumination: Skytree Town if you want views plus shopping, or Roppongi Midtown for that immersive light-show feel. Finally, squeeze in a hidden gem: duck into a tiny standing bar under the tracks in Yurakucho or Shimbashi and warm up with oden and a drink alongside salarymen decompressing from the day. Local tip from Oly: when in doubt on the train, stand on the left of most escalators in Tokyo to let the speed demons pass, and always line up at the platform doors—Tokyo transit runs like a finely tuned relay race, and you, my friend, are on the team. Fun fact: SoraNews24 notes that even after Otemachi Timeslip ends tomorrow, the retro photo spot sticks around until December 19, so you can still grab that time-travel selfie later this week. Tomorrow, I’ll be back with more Tokyo adventures, from magical bay-side lanterns to even more winter-only light shows and maybe a quirky competition or two—because if someone’s racing in reindeer onesies, I’m telling you about it. Don’t miss it. Thanks for listening, please subscribe, and remember—this episode was brought to you by Quiet Please podcast networks. For more content like this, please go to Quiet Please dot Ai. For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/ and make sure to jump on these great deals https://amzn.to/3V0gjPt For more on Oly check out https://www.instagram.com/olybennet/ This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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  4. 6D AGO

    Tokyo's Festive Vibe: Christmas Markets, Judo Showdowns, and Rock Tunes on a Chilly December Sunday

    Welcome listeners to Things to Do in Tokyo! I’m Oly Bennett, your globe‑trotting sports nut and connoisseur of weird fun, and today we’re diving into what’s happening around Tokyo on Sunday, December 7, 2025. Tokyo’s winter vibe today is peak electric: crisp, chilly air, clear skies, and the city wrapped in Christmas lights like it’s competing for “World Illumination Championship.” Travel and Tour World reports that Tokyo is in full festive mode with Christmas markets and illuminations across the city, especially around Tokyo Tower and Roppongi. If you love live music with a kick, Japan Concert Tickets lists rock band Band-Maid playing tonight at Tokyo Garden Theater as part of their TOUR 2025 Final Round, with doors opening late afternoon. Perfect pre-game for a high-energy night out. Sports fans, the International Judo Federation schedule has the 2025 Judo Grand Slam Tokyo running this weekend at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium, so you’re in the same city as some of the world’s top fighters tossing each other around for serious prize money. For festive fun, Japan Travel highlights the Tokyo Christmas Market at Shiba Park near Tokyo Tower, plus the Roppongi Hills Christmas Market and Skytree Town Market, all running through December with glühwein, German-style huts, and more twinkly lights than a stadium concert. Family listeners, Skytree’s European-style huts and photo ops with the lit-up tower are an easy win. Night owls, Roppongi’s market flows straight into bars and lounges nearby, so you can go from mulled wine to cocktails without missing a beat. On the cultural side, Travel and Tour World notes a winter lineup packed with traditional experiences. And while it’s later in the month, Nippon Travel Agency and the Japan Traditional Culture Testing Association are promoting a special Kabuki costume tour at the National Theater in Tokyo, giving you a rare chance to get hands-on with traditional stage costumes—keep that on your radar if you’re staying longer. For citywide updates, official tourism info emphasizes extra attention around major year-end gatherings, especially in busy areas like Shibuya, so expect crowd control, signage, and possible access changes at major crossings and event zones. Transit-wise, winter weekends usually mean trains running frequently into late hours on the main lines, but always check your IC card balance before you dive into the underground maze. So what should you absolutely do today? Here’s your game plan: hit a Christmas market—Shiba Park for Tokyo Tower views or Roppongi for a combo of shopping and nightlife. Swing by Tokyo Skytree Town for family-friendly fun and killer cityscapes. If you’re a sports fan like me, catch some of the judo action on broadcast or soak up the tournament buzz around Sendagaya. Then cap the night with Band-Maid if you can snag tickets. Local tip from Oly: Tokyo loves lines. If you see a stall or ramen shop with a short queue near a busy spot, jump in—Tokyoites are walking review scores, and a tiny line at peak time is like catching your train just as the doors open. Before we wrap, keep an eye on tomorrow for more Christmas illumination hunting and the tail end of Tokyo’s big winter events calendar, plus ongoing judo excitement as medals get decided. I’ll be back with more quirky Tokyo adventures and offbeat ideas to fill your day. Thanks for listening, please subscribe, and remember—this episode was brought to you by Quiet Please podcast networks. For more content like this, please go to Quiet Please dot Ai. For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/ and make sure to jump on these great deals https://amzn.to/3V0gjPt For more on Oly check out https://www.instagram.com/olybennet/ This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

    4 min

  5. DEC 6

    Tokyo's Winter Wonderland: Illuminations, Markets, and Whisky Wonders

    Welcome listeners to Things To Do In Tokyo with your globetrotting sports nut Oly Bennet, coming to you from a city that’s buzzing harder than a vending machine at midnight on Saturday, December 6, 2025. Tokyo’s vibe today: crisp winter air, cool but not brutal, perfect for layering up and roaming the neon canyons while the city turns into a full-on holiday playground. Travel and Tour World reports Tokyo is topping East Asia’s winter charts this year, beating Seoul, Sapporo, New Taipei City, and Hong Kong for the ultimate Christmas spectacle with massive illuminations, cozy cafés, and theme-park magic. Let’s hit today’s standout events. Holiday lovers, the city’s famous winter light-ups are in peak form: from Marunouchi’s elegant boulevard glow to Roppongi Hills and Omotesando sparkling like someone set the Milky Way to “Tokyo only” mode, according to Travel and Tour World. Over in Maihama, Tokyo Disneyland is in full Christmas fantasy with parades, towering trees, and seasonal treats. Metropolis Japan highlights the Mottainai Flea Market season, kicking off this weekend across multiple Tokyo spots, where you can hunt secondhand treasures and feel smugly eco-friendly at the same time. For culture fans, Tokyo Art Beat lists fresh exhibitions opening today, including contemporary art shows at smaller galleries like Light House Gallery and Myheirloom, perfect if you want inspiration without the museum crowds. On the nightlife front, Japan Travel’s event guide notes the Tokyo Whisky Festival is on this weekend, giving whisky fans a liquid tour of Japan and beyond. Pair that with Tokyo’s winter illuminations and you’ve got a world-class date night or squad mission. Quick newsy bites: Travel and Tour World notes that Tokyo’s Christmas positioning this year is serious business, with shopping districts like Ginza and Marunouchi leaning hard into festive décor and late-night hours. That means extended shopping time but also busier trains in the evening—expect packed Yamanote Line loops near Shinjuku, Shibuya, and Tokyo Station. Keep your IC card charged and use the front or very back cars to dodge the worst of the crush. Here’s your Oly-approved game plan for today. Warm up with a morning wander around Asakusa: hit Senso-ji before the big crowds, then duck into a kissaten for old-school coffee and toast. Swing over to Nakano or Kichijoji later to chase those Mottainai-style flea markets and vintage shops—perfect for quirky holiday gifts. As sunset hits, dive into the illuminations: start in Marunouchi near Tokyo Station, stroll through to the Imperial Palace area, then hop to Roppongi Hills for panoramic city views. If you’ve still got energy, cap the night with a dram at the Tokyo Whisky Festival or a cozy izakaya in Shibuya. Local tip: when crossing at Shibuya Scramble, follow the locals—don’t stop in the middle for photos. Instead, cross once, loop back, then use the second-floor Starbucks or nearby viewpoints for that legendary shot without getting in the way. Also, if a train platform seems insanely packed, look for the door markers a bit farther down; Tokyo commuters naturally bunch near the stairs, leaving extra space at the far ends. Before I dash off to hunt down the city’s next weird sport—competitive capsule toy speed-spinning, anyone?—here’s a tease for tomorrow: more holiday markets, deeper dives into art shows wrapping up this week, and a look at some wild themed cafés popping up around town, including a new movie tie-in pop-up announced by TDR Explorer. Thanks for listening, please subscribe, and remember—this episode was brought to you by Quiet Please podcast networks. For more content like this, please go to Quiet Please dot Ai. For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/ and make sure to jump on these great deals https://amzn.to/3V0gjPt For more on Oly check out https://www.instagram.com/olybennet/ This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

    4 min

  6. DEC 5

    Tokyo's Festive Winter Wonderland: Illuminations, Christmas Markets, and Pop Culture Galore

    Welcome, listeners, to Things to Do in Tokyo with your globe-trotting sports nut, Oly Bennet, coming to you on Friday, December 5, 2025, from the neon jungle itself. Tokyo’s rolling into a crisp winter day, that perfect combo of chilly air and warm breath steaming in front of you, with the city glowing in holiday lights and everyone bouncing between work mode and full-on festive mischief. Tonight the city’s vibe is: bundle up, stay out late. Illuminations are blazing across town, with Shibuya’s famous Blue Cave tunnel and Roppongi’s Snow & Blue lights turning whole streets into sci‑fi snow globes. Christmas markets are firing up too, from European-style stalls in Shiba Park near Tokyo Tower to festive food, mulled wine, and twinkling trees in Roppongi and nearby Azabudai, turning the evening into one long, sparkly walking tour. For culture lovers, the City Hunter Grand Art Exhibition at the Ueno Royal Museum is a must, celebrating four decades of the legendary manga and anime with art, props, and nostalgia explosions. Anime fans can nerd out there by day, then head to Tokyo Skytree’s Dream Christmas event at night, where the tower and its decks are decked out in over-the-top holiday decorations. Music fans are spoiled, too: big-name artists are playing at venues like Tokyo International Forum and Spotify O-EAST, so you can go from manga museum to live gig without missing a beat. Family crews, your move is to hit a Christmas market earlier in the evening, grab hot cocoa, snap photos under the giant trees, then head to an illumination spot like Roppongi Hills or Marunouchi near Tokyo Station to let the kids burn energy under oceans of LED lights. Night owls, you’re spoiled in Shibuya and Roppongi: start with street food or a pop-up stall at a market, then dive into bars or clubs once the lights switch from twinkle mode to dance-floor mode. On the city update front, keep an eye on train schedules tonight—winter weekends mean crowded Yamanote Line and packed hubs like Shibuya, Shinjuku, and Tokyo Station, especially around illumination closing times. Some new restaurants and cafés have opened around Azabudai Hills and Roppongi, so if a place looks slammed, just pivot a block or two away and you’ll often find a calmer, equally tasty spot. Oly’s must-do playbook for today: stroll Asakusa in the afternoon, snack your way through the old-school streets, then swing by a winter illumination zone after dark. If you’re into pop culture, add the City Hunter exhibition to your route; if you’re into romance or epic selfies, line up that classic shot of Tokyo Tower framed by lit-up trees in Roppongi. For a quirkier vibe, chase one of the smaller neighborhood light-ups and finish at an izakaya where the only sport is seeing who can handle the hottest karaage. Local tip of the day: Tokyo trains run like a perfectly organized relay race, but platforms can get intense—stand to the side of doors, follow the floor arrows, and if a train looks jammed, the next one is often just a couple minutes behind and way more comfortable. And when you pay at small shops or food stalls, drop your cash or card in the little tray instead of handing it directly over—that tiny move instantly makes you look less like a lost tourist and more like a seasoned local. Before wrapping up, here’s a teaser for tomorrow: more winter festivals, weekend-only markets, and some big concerts and sports viewing spots are lining up to turn Saturday into a full-on Tokyo marathon of fun, minus the sore legs. Tune in next time to map out your next adventure in this electric playground of a city. Thanks for listening, please subscribe, and remember—this episode was brought to you by Quiet Please podcast networks. For more content like this, please go to Quiet Please dot Ai. For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/ and make sure to jump on these great deals https://amzn.to/3V0gjPt For more on Oly check out https://www.instagram.com/olybennet/ This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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  7. DEC 4

    Tokyo's December Delights: Illuminations, Live Music, and Comic Con Madness

    # Things to Do in Tokyo - December 4th, 2025 Hey there, listeners! Welcome to Things to Do in Tokyo, your daily guide to the most electrifying activities, events, and adventures happening in this absolutely bonkers city! It's Thursday, December 4th, 2025, and let me tell you, Tokyo is absolutely buzzing right now! Today's forecast is crisp and cool—perfect weather for exploring the city without overheating. The vibe today is festive meets cultural chaos, and honestly, it's spectacular. December in Tokyo is when things get properly magical, and today is no exception! Let's dive into what's happening right now! First up, we've got the iconic Shibuya Blue Cave Illumination running through December 25th, and folks, if you haven't experienced this winter wonderland of synchronized lights and twinkling beauty, today is your day! It's absolutely free entry, and walking through those blue LED-covered trees feels like stepping into a snow globe designed by someone who's definitely had too much caffeine! Next, we've got a stellar day for live music! Fumiya Fujii is performing at Katsushika Symphony Hills starting at 5 PM—this is pure J-Pop and rock energy that'll make your heart race like you're watching the world's fastest sport. Then at 7 PM, Bright Eyes takes the stage at Ex Theater Roppongi with folk and indie goodness. If you're feeling the electronic vibes, Galantis is still going strong at Toyosu PIT! Now here's something wild—December is traditionally when Tokyo celebrates with illuminations across the city. The Yokohama Cross Night Illumination started yesterday and runs through December 30th, just a hop away in nearby Kanagawa. These light displays are genuinely hypnotic, and I'm convinced they're Japan's answer to extreme sports because of how intensely people compete to get the best photos! My must-do recommendation for today? Hit up the Shibuya Blue Cave in the morning when it's less crowded, then grab some street food and head to one of the evening concerts. Trust me, combining stunning visuals with incredible live music is basically the Tokyo equivalent of winning an Olympic medal for having an awesome day! Here's a local pro tip that'll make you feel like an absolute Tokyo insider: convenience stores here have incredibly high-quality food that would cost triple anywhere else. Grab a bento box from a 7-Eleven or Lawson and you'll eat better than most people at fancy restaurants! Tomorrow, December 5th, things get absolutely mad because Tokyo Comic Con kicks off at Makuhari Messe with celebrity guests like Johnny Depp, Norman Reedus, and Sebastian Stan! It's running through December 7th, and we're talking anime performances, artist alleys, and cosplay madness that'll blow your mind! Thanks for listening, please subscribe, and remember—this episode was brought to you by Quiet Please podcast networks. For more content like this, please go to Quiet Please dot Ai. For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/ and make sure to jump on these great deals https://amzn.to/3V0gjPt For more on Oly check out https://www.instagram.com/olybennet/ This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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  8. NOV 30

    Tokyo's Autumn Sights, Sounds, and Tastes - A Sunday Guide

    Welcome to Things to do in Tokyo, your Sunday, November 30th edition! I'm Oly Bennett, and let me tell you, Tokyo is absolutely buzzing today even as we wrap up the weekend. The city's got that perfect autumn chill in the air, and the energy is electric because we've got some seriously fun stuff happening right now. First up, if you haven't made it to Hibiya Park yet, you're missing out on one of Japan's largest seafood festivals happening literally right now through 6 PM today. The SAKANA and JAPAN Festival has over 30 gourmet vendors slinging everything from tuna bowls to fried oysters. It's celebrating Japan's deep love of fish and their gyoshoku culture, which basically means fish-centered meals that'll make your taste buds do a happy dance. Best part? It's completely free! Now, if you're a music fan, tonight is your night! The legendary artist miwa is performing at Billboard Live Tokyo as part of her Billboard Live Tour 2025. And if rock is more your speed, the punk rock outfit Punk Rock Factory is tearing it up at Akabane ReNY alpha. And here's a wild one for the metal heads out there—Buck-Tick is performing in nearby Nagoya tonight as part of their TOUR 2025 Under the Secret Rose. Yes, you can absolutely make that happen if you're willing to take the quick Shinkansen ride! For something totally different, Tokyo's also hosting a Hamburger Festival today if you want to dive into some seriously creative burger action. Because let's be honest, sometimes you need to pivot from seafood to beef, and Tokyo delivers on both fronts with absolute style. Here's a local tip that'll make you feel like a true Tokyo insider: when you're navigating the city, always grab a Suica or Pasmo card at any station. It works on trains, buses, and even convenience stores. Trust me, it's a game changer and beats fumbling with individual tickets every five seconds. Looking ahead, tomorrow is still running some incredible autumn foliage experiences, and if you stick around into December, Tokyo's got some unbelievable holiday events lined up including the Tokyo Biennale with all sorts of interactive art experiences that'll blow your mind. So listeners, get out there and experience the absolute madness that is Tokyo on a Sunday. Whether you're chowing down on fresh seafood, catching live music, or hunting for the perfect burger, this city's got something for everyone. Thanks for listening, please subscribe, and remember—this episode was brought to you by Quiet Please podcast networks. For more content like this, please go to Quiet Please dot Ai. For more check out https://www.quietperiodplease.com/ and make sure to jump on these great deals https://amzn.to/3V0gjPt For more on Oly check out https://www.instagram.com/olybennet/ This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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