Hibiya Park

Paella Tapas Matsuri is one of Japan’s biggest Spanish festivals and will take place at Hibiya Park this year for its tenth edition, with plenty of tapas and paella to go around for the expected 30,000 visitors. Enjoy various takes on the classic Spanish rice dish paella with a range of seafood and meat toppings, as well as side dishes like oyster ajillo and Basque cheesecake. There will also be a competition for the best paella and tapas. The festival offers refreshing pints of Spanish cervezas, too. Compare the flavours of Estrella Galicia lager beer and pilsner style Mahou beer, two of Spain's leading beer brands. Don’t miss out on the stage performances where you’ll get to see flamenco dancers, live music, and much more. Check the event website for the performance schedules. (Japanese only)

As the temperature rises, so does our thirst for some good beer. Come down to Hibiya Park for a pint in the sun, as Belgian Beer Weekend is returning to the area for the first time in three years from Thursday April 10 through Sunday April 13.  Boasting an extensive menu with over 100 options of lambic, witbier, trappist and more, the Belgian Beer Weekend may just be what you need to find your new favourite brew. Don’t miss the popular Belgian-style Frikandel sausages, roast beef or fries, as they make the perfect accompaniment to a cold pint. Admission is free but you’ll need to get a starter set, which comes with a tasting glass as well as 13 tokens for redeeming food and drinks. Make sure you purchase this in advance on the event website for ¥3,700; it’s ¥3,990 at the door. You can buy additional tokens as needed at the festival (set of five for ¥1,150).Check the event website for the full line-up of Belgian brews.