Tokyo's Weirdest Sunday: Napping Championships, Quirky Street Soccer & Hidden Gems

About this episode

Oly Bennet explores Tokyo's unique Sunday events, including napping championships and street soccer.

Welcome to Things to Do in Tokyo, listeners—I'm Oly Bennet, your globe-trotting, hilarious sports nut diving headfirst into the world's quirkiest competitions like a sumo wrestler at a pillow fight! It's Sunday, May 3rd, 2026, 9 AM UTC, and Tokyo's buzzing with that perfect spring zing—cherry blossoms fading into golden sun at a comfy 22°C, with a gentle breeze whispering "hanami hangover" vibes from festival season. Kick off your day with the ultra-weird 2026 Han River Napping Championship spilling over from Seoul's inspo—locals are hosting pop-up "sleep battles" at Yoyogi Park, where contenders nap through blaring taiko drums and mascot tickles. Family fun? Hit Ueno Park for Gaudí-style treasure hunts amid cherry trees, kids hunting whimsical sculptures like Barcelona's buzz. Music lovers, groove to indie band La Casa Azul's rooftop set at Shibuya's Razzmatazz pop-up, channeling Mediterranean beats. Night owls, dive into El Raval-inspired quirky street soccer in Shinjuku alleys—beach-ball goals and pure chaos till midnight. Culture fix: Eurovision watch parties at Putney-style pubs in Roppongi, sequins and soaring choruses guaranteed. Local buzz: New tapas twist El Pincho…

People in this episode

Host: Oly Bennet

Topics covered

• quirky competitions
• local events
• cultural experiences
• food and drink
• music
• travel tips

Keywords

• Tokyo
• napping championship
• quirky events
• street soccer
• La Casa Azul
• Senso-ji Temple
• Ueno Park
• cultural experiences

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: La Casa Azul

Places: Tokyo, Seoul, Yoyogi Park, Ueno Park, Shibuya, Shinjuku, Roppongi, Senso-ji Temple, Musée du Perfum

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