Tokyo this week: Tanabata streets, skyline flowers, and easy night plans

Start with plans that are easy to understand from the outside: a seasonal street festival, a clear viewpoint installation, or a food-and-drink venue with published hours.

For July 7, Shitamachi Tanabata Matsuri is the most time-sensitive pick because it runs through today around Ueno and Asakusa. Shibuya Sky Flowing Flowers gives you a longer-running skyline option, and Korean Sakaba Beer Garden is useful when you want a simple evening plan in Shinjuku.

Tokyo plans become easier when you decide by neighborhood first. If you are already east, Ueno and Asakusa are more natural. If you are near Shibuya, the skyline option keeps the night simple. If you want food and drinks with low planning overhead, Shinjuku is the safer starting point.

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