UPDATE, August 30: Due to the approaching typhoon Shanshan, the event is cancelled.
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Takeshiba Pier is hosting a summer festival with outdoor music performances, Bon Odori dancing and a craft beer event – all against the scenic backdrop of Tokyo Bay at night.
Held across three venues over three days, the event offers all the classic summer festivities. From August 28 to 30, the stage at the Takeshiba Passenger Ship Terminal central plaza will put on special jazz performances by local artists such as Ricky with FSP (August 28, 8.10pm), M&K with Takayuki Emori (August 29, 6pm and 7pm) and Tokuta Yuichiro Ralyzzdig (August 30, 6pm), just to name a few.
On Friday and Saturday, expect to hear the rhythmic beat of taiko drums coming from the nearby Tokyo Port City Takeshiba shopping complex’s first-floor plaza, as there will be a Bon Odori festival happening at 6pm (2pm on Saturday), with plenty of outdoor food stalls and games for kids to enjoy. The organisers will be playing over 40 tracks including Doraemon theme song, Bon Odori classics such as the local Takeshiba Emaki song and even Western and anime tunes, making this a fun and inclusive experience for everyone.
After taking part in the communal dance, quench your thirst at the nearby craft beer festival. Taking place on Saturday and Sunday from 5pm and 2pm respectively, the nearby Waters Takeshiba will be serving up a variety of unique brews at the outdoor grass field. Here you can sample eight local beers while learning about beer terminology and the brewing process.