Love the outdoors, or know someone who does? Make a beeline for Outdoor Park, an annual event at Expo ’70 Park that combines al fresco activities with a stacked gear market. Held on the weekend of May 30 and 31, this year’s festival features a bouldering booth, a forest adventure course, bungee-trampoline rides, slacklining and a children’s trampoline area.
With a full crew of retailers exhibiting gear for camping, fishing, rock climbing and hiking, expect everything from fishing rods and windbreaker jackets to hammocks and camper vans in the market area. Visit for the love of the outdoors, but stay for the festival food, as it includes gourmet fare like barbecued pulled pork, ‘California Spice Chicken’, delicious burgers, and sweets like churros, strawberry smoothies and soft serve. Enjoy these with live music and performances, which run throughout the day.
Tickets cost ¥800 (free for children of elementary school age and younger). Note that a separate admission fee applies for Expo Commemorative Park: ¥450 for everyone of high school age or older (younger children get into the park for free).