As lively as ever, Japan’s capital this week hosts an array of live events, pop-up shops, exhibitions and more. Check out the best things to do in Tokyo this week, from September 23 to September 27.

Tokyo Festivals and Outdoor Events

Gunma-chan Local Mascot Carnival

The event celebrates local mascots around the country, with a whopping 90 characters are already confirmed to attend.

Date & Time Sep 28-29・09:30-16:00
Price Free
Location Gunma Prefectural Government Citizens' Square

Tokyo Live Music and Community Events

Iron Maiden Live in Tokyo (Extra Date Added)

Heavy metal band Iron Maiden is stopping in Japan on The Future Past tour. The September 26 and 28 shows sold out so fast that the band added one more - September 29. Grab tickets while you can!

Date & Time Sep 29, 2024・17:00~・Doors open 16:00
Price from ¥30,000
Location Pia Arena MM
More Info Tickets on sale March 3

Anthony Lazaro in Japan

Discover Anthony Lazaro, the Italian-Berlin artist captivating the world with his distinctive mix of R&B, indie-folk, and jazz-pop.

Date & Time Sep 25, 2024・19:00-23:00
Price General Admission ¥5,000 | ¥2,500 for MTM Members (sign up for MTM membership)
Location Mame Romantic

Tokyo Exhibitions and Art Shows

Louise Bourgeois Solo Exhibition

The Mori Art Museum presents Louise Bourgeois’s first exhibit in Japan in 27 years. It will showcase approximately 100 works across three chapters that offer a comprehensive overview of her practice.

Date & Time Sep 25, 2024-Jan 19, 2025・10:00-22:00・Until 17:00 on Tuesdays | Last admission 30 mins before closing
Price ¥2,000

Roppongi Art Night 2024

The Roppongi Art Night offers the chance to appreciate art after-hours, with museums and art galleries opening late.

Date & Time Sep 27-29・17:30-23:00・Saturday 28 - from 16:00 | Sunday 29 - until 20:00
Price Free
Location Various, around Roppongi

Tour to DISCOVER! Japanese Contemporary Performing Arts in Tokyo

Tokyo Festival is a comprehensive urban arts festival held every fall which aims to connect with the world through Tokyo’s diverse arts scene. 

Date & Time Sep 16-29・09:00~
Price ¥500-¥15,000
Location Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre

Keiichi Tanaami "Drama of Death and Rebirth" ©Keiichi Tanaami / Courtesy of NANZUKA

Keiichi Tanaami: Adventures in Memory

Keiichi Tanaami takes center stage for his first major retrospective this autumn, celebrating his life and 60-year career of his signature “psychedelic death pop” style.

Date & Time Aug 07-Nov 11・10:00-18:00・Closed on Tuesdays. Late openings on Fridays and Saturdays until 20:00
Price ¥2,000
Location The National Art Center

A Personal View of Japanese Contemporary Art: Takahashi Ryutaro Collection

The Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo presents the exhibition “A Personal View of Japanese Contemporary Art: Takahashi Ryutaro Collection."

Date & Time Aug 03-Nov 10・10:00-18:00・Closed on Mondays
Price ¥2,100
Location Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo

Frontiers of Impressionism: Paintings from the Worcester Art Museum

To commemorate the 150th year since The First Impressionist Exhibition was held in Paris, the Tokyo Fuji Art Museum is holding “Frontiers of Impressionism: Paintings from the Worcester Art Museum.

Date & Time Jul 06-Sep 29・10:00-17:00・Closed on Mondays
Price ¥1,500
Location Tokyo Fuji Museum

Tokyo Anime and Manga Events

Jujutsu Kaisen x Skytree Exhibit

Jujutsu Kaisen is having a collaboration exhibit at Tokyo Skytree. You'll be able to take photos with characters, experience collaboration-only menus and purchase exclusive limited goods! The windows of the observation deck will transform into a Jujutsu Kaisen visual extravaganza.

Date & Time Sep 25-Dec 22・10:00-21:00
Price From ¥2,600 for adults. Student admission at a discount.
Location Tokyo Skytree

Oshi no Ko: Shine and Shadow Exhibition

This Oshi no Ko exhibition will include an expansive display of props from the "Tokyo Blade" stage show within the anime.

Date & Time Sep 20-Oct 14・10:00-21:00
Price Free
Location PARCO FACTORY

The New Prince of Tennis Pop-Up Store

The Prince of Tennis anime is back with a brand new season, and what better way to celebrate than with a pop-up store full of merch.

Date & Time Sep 19-Oct 08・11:00-21:00・Closes at 18:00 on the last day
Price Free
Location Ikebukuro P'Parco 3F
More Info Free to enter. Merchandise must be purchased separately

Jujutsu Kaisen 0 Cafe

Jujutsu Kaisen 0 Cafe

Experience the film "Jujutsu Kaisen 0" in an entirely different way via the this brand new collaboration cafe.

Date & Time Aug 29-Oct 27・10:00-22:00
Price ¥660
Location BOX café & space Q plaza Harajuku
More Info Food and drinks are not included in the reservation fee and must be purchased separately

Oshi no Ko Pop Up Exhibition

This Harajuku fashion-inspired Oshi no Ko exhibition will features the main characters from the series decked out in unique fahsion.

Date & Time Aug 23-Oct 04・11:00-08:00
Price Free
Location Base Yard Tokyo Harajuku
More Info Free to enter. Any goods purchased must be paid for separately

blue lock cafe

Blue Lock x Sweets Paradise Summer Collaboration Cafe

Embrace summer with the boys of Blue Lock, a popular soccer anime and manga by Kaneshiro Muneyuki and Nomura Yusuke.

Date & Time Aug 13-Sep 25・11:00-21:00
Price TBC
Location Sweets Paradise Shinjuku East Exit Store
More Info Advance reservations for seats can be made through the Sweets Paradise app

my hero academia cafe

My Hero Academia You're Next x Anicafe Gratte

Animate stores around Japan are holding an exclusive cafe to commemorate the upcoming film, "My Hero Academia: You're Next 2024."

Date & Time Aug 02-Sep 29・11:00-20:00・10:00-19:00 on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. Last order is 30 minutes before closing time.
Price Free
Location Animate Ikebukuro
More Info Free to enter. Food and drinks must be purchased separately

My Dress-Up Darling Pop-Up Chinese Restaurant

Fans of the iconic romantic comedy series My Dress-Up Darling can now have their dim sum and eat it, too, at this special pop-up cafe.

Date & Time Aug 01-Sep 29・11:00~
Price
Location MOTTO Cafe Ikebukuro

Pokemon x Tokyo Skytree Collaboration

Experience the Pokemon anime from up above in this first-ever collaboration with Tokyo Skytree.

Date & Time Jun 25-Sep 24・10:00-21:00
Price Free
Location Tokyo Skytree

One Piece x Keio Plaza Hotel Sweets Buffet

Indulge in a girls party sweets buffet at Keio Plaza Hotel themed after the world's most popular anime and manga, One Piece!

Date & Time Jun 01-Sep 30・15:00-17:30
Price ¥6,000
Location Keio Plaza Hotel

Tokyo Afternoon Tea, Food and Drink Events

Mesm Tokyo Afternoon Exhibition Chapter 12: Sugar Bowl, Pears, and Tablecloth

Mesm Tokyo, Autograph Collection is offering an afternoon tea set based on Paul Cézanne's masterpiece "Sugar Bowl, Pears, and Tablecloth."

Date & Time Sep 1, 2024-Jan 10, 2025・14:00~
Price From ¥7,000
Location Mesm Tokyo, Autograph Collection
More Info Weekend and National Holiday: from ¥8,000

Tonkatsu Junchan at Aoyama Grand Hotel

The Aoyama Grand Hotel is opening a lunch-only tonkatsu specialty restaurant, Tonkatsu Jun-chan, on Friday, September 6, 2024.

Date & Time Sep 06-Dec 31・12:00-16:30・Last Order 15:00
Price From ¥2,700
Location Shikaku, Aoyama Grand Hotel

Tokyo Tower Highball Garden

At Tokyo Tower's Highball Garden, you can enjoy highballs accompanied with gourmet food. Pair that with either the best skyscrapers on the rooftop of the iconic red tower's Foot Town or enjoy the tower's glow from below at the Cho-ten Highball Garden.

Date & Time Apr 11-Oct 14・12:00~
Price ¥5800 (all-you-can-drink)
Location Tokyo Tower

Rossi's New Holiday Lunchtime Menu

Rossi, a luxurious Italian restaurant on the 20th floor of the Aoyama Grand Hotel, is offering a weekend-only holiday lunch.

Date & Time Jul 06-Dec 31・11:30-15:00
Price ¥7,000
Location Rossi, The Aoyama Grand Hotel

French Summer Terrace BBQ and Free-flow Drinks

This summer, The French Kitchen is offering a stylish barbecue course encompassing the full breadth of French cuisine. 

Date & Time Jun 16-Sep 30・18:00-20:00
Price ¥6,930-¥14,630
Location French Kitchen

juan bowl and tea

Juan Bowl & Tea Tokyo Opening

Juan Bowl & Tea Tokyo, a restaurant specializing in rice bowls and tea, is opening in Omotesando, Tokyo, on June 30. 

Date & Time Jun 30-Dec 31・11:30-21:00
Price ¥2,880-¥3,880
Location Juan Bowl & Tea Tokyo

Tex-Mex Terrace BBQ at The Oak Door

This summer, The Oak Door is serving a barbecue menu filled with Tex-Mex classics to satisfy even the hungriest of carnivores.

Date & Time Jun 01-Sep 30・18:00-22:00・Served in four timeslots: 18:00 / 18:30 / 20:00 / 20:30
Price ¥7,700-¥9,790
Location The Oak Door

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