Free things to do in Tokyo this week

The UNU farmers’ market is one of Tokyo’s longest running and best-attended markets. Taking place every weekend in front of the university’s Aoyama headquarters, this one always attracts a knowledgeable crowd. Organic and local fare is readily available every Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 4pm, with the farmers themselves happy to provide details about their wares. Plus, there's always a few food trucks on hand if you wish to enjoy a quick meal.

Held in Nagoya, Kyoto and Tokyo, this fully vegan festival is a welcome celebration in meat-mad Japan. The Tokyo event, which is held both in spring and autumn, is Japan's biggest plant-based festival. Expect a strong line-up of over 80 stalls at Kiba Park, selling everything vegan including veggie burgers, curries, burritos, doughnuts, ice cream, gelato and plenty more. Every food stall will list the ingredients used (in Japanese), so you can be 100 percent sure that no animal was harmed or involved in the process of making your meal.

See Tokyo Midtown Hibiya transformed into a floral paradise this spring at the annual Hibiya Blossom celebration, which is getting a Wicked makeover for 2025. The Hibiya Step Square will feature a stunningly colourful flower dome crafted from over 15,000 artificial flowers. The dome’s exterior is primarily green and pink – a nod to the signature colours of witches Elphaba and Glinda from the Wicked movie, while the inside the dome features a whole new world of vibrant florals including wisteria, roses, rapeseeds and more. The floral theme does not end there, as the staircase next to the dome will be completely covered in different varieties of potted flowers, while Hibiya Nakadori street will feature several photogenic floral art sculptures. Be sure to stick around until sundown, as the floral dome will be lit up in pink and green to further accentuate the Wicked theme. Additionally, a mesmerising light show set to the movie’s official soundtrack will take place every 10 minutes between 4pm and 11pm. For more information, check Hibiya Blossom's website.