Tokyo is alive every day of the week. There’s always something to see or do, whether it’s an exhibition, a live music gig, a pop-up shop or a seasonal limited edition item to try. We’ve rounded up some recommendations for the best things to do in Tokyo this September.

Tokyo Festivals and Outdoor Events

Sea of Clouds Splash at Hotel Chinzanso

For it's summer program, Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo will launch "Sea of Clouds Splash" on July 1 to cool off from the hot Tokyo weather. Started in October 2020, the "Sea of Clouds Splash" combines modern technology with traditional ideas of the large misty gardens. Using high-tech Japanese nozzles, fine water particles of 10 to 20 microns are uniformly generated across the hotel's stunning Japanese garden. Japanese umbrellas are also available for rental in the garden during the summer. Avoid the UV rays while enjoying the sound of wind chimes and the glow of the bamboo lanterns.
Date & Time Jul 01-Sep 12・10:10-21:10・The Sea of Clouds emits every hour
Price Free
Location Hotel Chinzanso

2024 Summer Events at Tokyo Disney Resort

Summer Exclusives to Beat the Heat

To combat Japan's intense summer heat and humidity levels, Tokyo Disney Resort is offering a variety of special updates, merchandise and snacks as part of their "Get Soaked" program throughout the season. Two attractions, Splash Mountain in Tokyo Disneyland and Aquatopia in Tokyo DisneySea, will have a summertime update that turns up their water features to the maximum level and guarantees guests will leave drenched. Themed around Big Hero 6's nurse robot Baymax raising energy levels, Baymax's Mission: Cool Down, is a parade that will travel throughout Tokyo Disneyland three times a day to help guests cool down with spraying mist and water splashes shooting out of the floats. There will be several water-splashing playground areas at both parks, including in Toontown where the Toontown Fire Department and Fireworks Factory will spout more water than ever before. Guests can participate in "Get Soaked Time" with the Disney cast members. Cast members will be carrying barrels of water to spray cool and refreshing mist. New limited-time merchandise will also be available, including Hawaiian shirts, towels and neck cooling rings. The "Sui Sui Summer" merchandise collection of shirts, headbands, hats, sunglasses, fans and more, features designs with Mickey Mouse and friends enjoying summer at the beach. "Cool" menu items will be introduced, including kakigori shaved ice topped with syrup, fruits, and Japanese wasanbon sugar stamped with Mickey and Minnie Mouse at Disneyland. A chilled version of the crème brûlée churro will be served at DisneySea. Each park will also be offering chilled noodles, smoothies, frosty drinks, and sundaes. Outside of the theme parks, all restaurants at Disney Ambassador Hotel will be serving special summer menus until August 31. Select menu items will come with hotel-exclusive charms and coasters.

2024 Summer Events at Tokyo Disney Resort Details and Location

Date & Time Jul 02-Sep 18・09:00-21:00
Price starting at ¥8900
Location Tokyo Disney Resort

Tokyo International Comedy Festival

Japan’s First-ever Western-style Stand-up Comedy Festival

Tokyo Comedy Bar and Baird Brewing proudly announce the Tokyo International Comedy Festival (TICF) to take place from September 12 through 22, 2024 featuring both Japanese & international comedians with performances in English & Japanese. A total of 46 shows are planned including stand-up comedy, international roast battles, comedy speed-dating, bilingual improv with the Pirates of Tokyo Bay and a live recording of the LA-based Roast Battle League weekly podcast.

Tokyo International Comedy Festival Event Details and Location

Date & Time Sep 12-22・19:30~
Price Prices vary
Location Tokyo Comedy Bar

Tokyo Live Music and Concerts

Iron Maiden Live in Tokyo (Extra Date Added)

It isn’t an understatement to say that Iron Maiden are one of the most influential heavy metal bands of all time. The veterans haven’t stopped since they sprung onto the scene nearly 50 years ago, garnering wide acclaim for both their studio hits and live shows. The band stops in Japan on The Future Past tour. We advise anyone heading to the event to bring heavy boots and a towel. 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

Blue Note Jazz Festival in Japan 2024

The world-renowned Blue Note Jazz Festival comes to Japan for a weekend extravaganza, bringing a host of legendary names from jazz and funk. Nas (widely viewed as one of the greatest rappers of all time), and funk legend, Parliament Funkadelic, featuring George Clinton, headline the first day, while Chicago and Snarky Puppy headline the second.  
Date & Time Sep 21-22・13:00~・Doors open 12:00
Price ¥23,000
Location Ariake Arena

AMEIRO Niji Camp Music Festival

Cross Cultural Music, Food, and Fun

AMEIRO Camp Music Festival 2024 is an exciting new camping summer festival place at Niji no Sato theme park in Shizuoka’s Shuzenji area from September 21 to 23, 2024. Over 30 artists will perform across three stages: the SKY Stage, the FOREST Stage, and an open area dedicated to arts and activities. Attendees will have exclusive access to the park, which features areas like Little Canada, Little England, and a traditional Japanese village. Food trucks and drink stands will be available throughout the event. AMEIRO 2024 is set to offer a unique blend of world-class music and the enchanting atmosphere where music, culture, and nature seamlessly come together.

AMEIRO Festival Details and Location

Date & Time Sep 21, 2024・12:00-17:00・September 21st, 2024 (Saturday) 1 Day Ticket Open Hours : 12:00〜24:00 / September 22nd, 2024 (Sunday) 1 Day Ticket Open Hours : 9:00〜24:00 / September 23rd, 2024 (Monday / 祝) 1 Day Ticket Open Hours : 9:00〜17:00
Price 16000
Location Shuzenji Niji-no-Sato
More Info ¥16,000 for 3-Day Passes / ¥9,000 for 1-Day Passes / ¥5,000 for Camp (sleepover) Passes

Sunset The Marina Day Party

The Long-running Day Party Returns

Sunset the Marina prides itself on the chilled out journey from its music selectors. Each selector, from duo Unknown Me (Yakenohara, P-Ruff) on balearic duties to Calm, resident DJ is briefed to provide optimal beach vibes and sunset sounds for guests. The party also has a browsable book space from traveling library Paradise Books, alongside coffee and even a record shop.

Sunset the Marina Location

Date & Time Sep 7, 2024・16:00-21:00・Sunset 18:00
Price ¥4,000
Location Marina & Grill Yume no Shima

Tokyo Pop-Ups and Community Events

Honkai Star Rail x Oginoya at ORBcafe

Savor a Steaming Bowl of Honkai Star Rail Rice

Honkai Star Rail is teaming up with famous kamameshi (kettle rice) brand, Oginoya to celebrate the arrival of two brand new characters. With the release of Yunli and Jiaoqu comes two unique kamameshi dishes (¥2,200 each) inspired by the characters. Yunli's dish comes with a large helping of stewed pork while Jiaoqu's has a medical herbal flavor, fitting as his character is a healer in the game. These can be purchased online or enjoyed at ORBcafe outlets. The kamameshi comes with additional goods such as a randomized character postcard and themed wrapping paper. Order both types of kamameshi and receive a gift set of two large coasters. Diners who visit ORBcafe will also be able to enjoy an interior decorated like Honkai Star Rail and additional themed drinks. Kamameshi is a type of Japanese pilaf dish that is cooked with various types of meat, seafood and vegetables. Flavorings for the rice are typically soy sauce, sake, mirin or a combination of the three. The rice is then cooked inside an iron pot with all of the ingredients which increases the umami flavor of the rice.

Honkai Star Rail x Oginoya at ORBcafe Details and Location

Date & Time Aug 09-Sep 08・11:00-20:00
Price Free
Location HAKUHINKAN TOY PARK B1F
More Info Free to enter. Food and drinks must be purchased separately

honkai star rail cafe

Honkai Star Rail x Anicafe Gratte

Enjoy Exclusive Honkai-Themed Treats

Honkai: Star Rail fans can finally enjoy their gacha with a side of food and drink. The latest collaboration between the turn-based JRPG and Animate Cafe Gratte will bring to life the Farewell Penacony arc and feature the characters Firefly and Sam. Held at nine different Animate stores throughout Japan, this collab will feature the cafe's signature graphic latte "gratte" and icing cookies. Sip on coffee, tea, juice, matcha latte or cocoa with your latte art of choice. Four different designs are available including chibi art of Firefly and Sam. For an extra ¥500, you can also get an acrylic character coaster. Fans who spend ¥2,000 or more can present their Honkai: Star Rail UID and receive a bonus bromide print - an extra special gift just for Honkai players!

Honkai Star Rail Cafe Details and Location

Date & Time Jul 30-Sep 08・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

Tokyo Anime and Manga Events

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. Based on the popular manga by Gege Akutami, fans all over Japan can participate as the cafe will be held at four different venues in three different cities. This isn't just a Jujutsu Kaisen cafe but a "cafe-themed" collaboration, meaning you can expect to see all of the characters dressed up like your friendly neighborhood barista. The brand new illustration showcases main characters Yuta Okkotsu, Toge Inumaki, Maki Zenin and Panda dressed like cafe staff. Never one to be excluded in a Jujutsu Kaisen collab, Satoru Gojo is also featured as a visiting cafe customer.

Jujutsu Kaisen 0 Cafe Details and Location

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

Idol Meets Harajuku Fashion

An Oshi no Ko pop up exhibition is on the way! Based on the popular manga by Aka Akasaka and Mengo Tokoyari, fans will be able to check out a variety of goods and art pieces featuring the main characters Ai Hoshino, Ruby, Aqua, Arima Kana, MEMcho and Akane Kurokawa. These won't be just your standard designs but stylish ones which take inspiration from Harajuku fashion.

Oshi no Ko Exhibition Details and Location

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

wind breaker exhibition

Wind Breaker Exhibition

Art Meets Photo Opps At This Shonen Anime Exhibition

Exciting high school brawler manga, Wind Breaker, will have its first exhibition in Tokyo! Expected highlights at the art exhibition include the unveiling of an illustration collection. These pieces will feature famous scenes from the original work. There will also be 3D structures such as the entrance gate to Kohfu Shopping Arcade, anime footage to view and plenty of photo spots like Cafe Potos where you can pose with Sakura, Nirei, Soho and Umemiya! Don't forget to pick up some exclusive merchandise too, including posters, postcards and glitter badges.

Wind Breaker Exhibition Details and Location

Date & Time Aug 16-Sep 04・11:00-20:00
Price From ¥800
Location Matsuya Ginza

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.

Enjoy Endless Sweets with Your Favorite Blue Lock Characters

This limited edition collaboration cafe will be held at nine participating Sweets Paradise outlets all across Japan. While details are still being confirmed, we can expect some summer-worthy treats to pair perfectly with the beachy outfits of our favourite sports egoists. Whether you're a diehard fan of Nagi, Bachira or Isagi, there's certain to be exclusive merchandise just for you.

Blue Lock x Sweets Paradise Summer Collaboration Cafe Details and Location

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

Enjoy My Hero Academia-Themed Snacks and Drinks

Animate stores around Japan are offering an exclusive cafe collaboration to commemorate the upcoming film "My Hero Academia: You're Next 2024" film. Nine Animate stores throughout Japan will be showcasing the hit shonen anime through Gratte, the anime store's graphic latte cafe stand. The graphic will feature six different yukata-wearing character designs including Deku, Todoroki and Bakugo. Don't be fooled by the coffee-sounding name, you can enjoy a cup of My Hero Academia with a base of tea, orange juice, apple juice, matcha latte and also cocoa. Cookies with character designs will also be available, perfect for washing down with your drink of choice.

My Hero Academia You're Next Cafe Details and Location

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 Hero Academia x Animate Cafe

My Hero Academia is getting a brand new pop-up cafe in collaboration with Animate.

My Hero Academia Characters Celebrate the Summer

Based on the popular manga by Kohei Horikoshi, this event specifically highlights the fun of summer by depicting the characters in chibi form on a beach. While the menu is still slowly being released, a battle scene-inspired dessert and five very unique drinks resembling some of the characters' attacks have been revealed so far. Summer-themed merch will also be sold, such as stickers, plate cards and even a beach-themed shopping bag.

My Hero Academia x Animate Cafe Details and Location

Date & Time Aug 02-Sep 08・11:30-19:00
Price Free
Location Animate Cafe Ikebukuro 3 Shop
More Info Reservations must be made via the lottery system on the Animate Cafe website

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. In collaboration with MOTTO Cafe Ikebukuro, the cafe will be crafting up an original menu that reflects a Chinese restaurant theme. Please note that this pop-up is by reservation only.
Date & Time Aug 01-Sep 29・11:00~
Price
Location MOTTO Cafe Ikebukuro

detective conan cafe

Detective Conan 30th Anniversary Cafe

Celebrating 30 Years of Detective Conan

Commemorate the 30th anniversary of Gosho Aoyama's hit manga Detective Conan, by dining at one of six nation-wide collaboration cafes! Held in Tokyo, Osaka, Aichi, Fukuoka, Miyagi and Hokkaido, the "Detective Conan 30th Anniversary Cafe" will craft dishes taken directly from the series as well as sell a variety of goods related to this momentous occasion. From chirashi sushi to an afternoon tea set, all of these food items will have you reminiscing some of the manga's most iconic moments. You can also order an entire strawberry pound cake that looks exactly like the 30th anniversary key visual. Don't miss out on an incredible merchandise line up including badges, acrylic keychains, stickers and magnets that depict the master detective throughout the years.

Detective Conan 30th Anniversary Cafe Details and Location

Date & Time Jul 26-Sep 23・11:15-21:30
Price From ¥715
Location BOX cafe & space Shinjuku Mylord 1st store
More Info ¥715 covers the online reservation fee. Food and drink must be purchased separately.

Pokemon x Tokyo Skytree Collaboration

Experience the Pokemon anime from up above in this first-ever collaboration with Tokyo Skytree. Officially titled "Pokemon and the Blue Sky Skytree ~ Shining Memories of You and Pokemon~" this event will feature a variety of decorations with characters from the Pokemon anime. Expect exciting photo spots and exclusive merchandise including Roy, Dot, Liko and their starter Pokemon, Sprigatito, Fuecoco and Quaxly.
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 themed after the world's most popular anime and manga, One Piece! The buffet will include cute desserts based on female characters from the series such as Nami, Robin, Vivi, Shirahoshi and Rebecca. Expect Vivi's favorite curry potatoes, Robin's flower sandwich, Nami's mandarin orange tart and more.
Date & Time Jun 01-Sep 30・15:00-17:30
Price ¥6,000
Location Keio Plaza Hotel

Tokyo Exhibitions and Art Shows

Louise Bourgeois Solo Exhibition

The Mori Art Museum presents "Louise Bourgeois: I have been to hell and back. And let me tell you, it was wonderful." This exhibition, Bourgeois’s first in Japan in 27 years and her largest solo exhibition in the country to date, 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

A Personal View of Japanese Contemporary Art: Takahashi Ryutaro Collection

A Reputed Takahashi Ryutaro Collection

The Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo (MOT) presents the exhibition “A Personal View of Japanese Contemporary Art: Takahashi Ryutaro Collection." Comprising over 3,500 items, the Takahashi Ryutaro Collection is reputed as one of the most important collections of Japanese contemporary art in terms of both quality and quantity. A showcase of outstanding works by artists with a highly critical mindset, this exhibition explores the state of contemporary Japan from the specific viewpoint of a 1946-born art collector.

"A Personal View of Japanese Contemporary Art" Event Details and Location

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

Mode at Liquidroom: Goat(jp), Still House Plants

Enjoy an Experimental Double Bill in Ebisu

Mode, the performing arts, audio visual and experimental music series, presents a special live show at Ebisu Liquidroom in honor of the venue's 30th anniversary. On the double bill is YPY's experimental band (and previous TW music page guests!) Goat(jp) and Glaswegian trio Still House Plants, performing in Japan for the first time. The event is a collaboration between Mode, the London-based record label and event series 33-33 and art/music event production team Bliss.

Mode at Liquidroom Location

Date & Time Sep 21, 2024・18:30~・Doors open 17:30
Price ¥5,500
Location Liquidroom

Tour to DISCOVER! Japanese Contemporary Performing Arts in Tokyo

Comprehensive Tours of Japanese Performing Arts

Tokyo Festival is a comprehensive urban arts festival held every fall around Tokyo’s Ikebukuro area which aims to connect with the world through Tokyo’s rich culture and diverse arts scene.  This year, the festival will offer special tours for international visitors, allowing them to experience Japan's world-class contemporary performing arts firsthand. These tours will not only offer English subtitles to assist in understanding the productions, but also provide opportunities to gain insights into the historical and cultural context of each work, as well as the history of the Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre itself. Enjoy unique artistic experiences in Japan through the exceptional contemporary performing arts.

Tour to DISCOVER! Event Details and Location

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. From Tanaami's early days as the first art director of the Japanese edition of Playboy to his role in the Japanese underground art scene, the artist's eclectic oeuvre spans paintings, collages, animations and installations, boasting an impressive lineup of brand collaborations — from Dior to Mattel — along the way. Often explicit, always bold; expect mind-melting graphics from this kaleidoscopic trailblazer of modern Japanese art.
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

Roppongi Art Night 2024

Roppongi's Annual Evening Art Exhibition

Now in its 13th year, the Roppongi Art Night offers the chance to appreciate art after-hours, with museums and art galleries opening late, and late-night impromptu street performance. This year sees it focus on artists from Taiwan, like Goang-Ming Yuan and dance duo, MeimageDance.

Roppongi Art Night Location

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

Naked Fireworks Aquarium

A Summer Festival & Fireworks Show Under the Sea

Maxell Aqua Park Shinagawa is partnering with the creative production company Naked to create a spectacle of water, lights and sounds. The Naked Fireworks Aquarium is a digital art and aquarium experience that recreates the feeling of being underwater amidst a dazzling fireworks display. There are two dolphin shows to enjoy. The daytime show will showcase the dolphins' impressive jumps and splashing tricks. For the nighttime performance, the aquarium transforms as the dolphins dance accompanied by bright and colorful digital fireworks filling the entire arena with a 360-degree display. Guests can further explore the aquarium's summer festival offerings with exhibits that combine marine life with bold digital landscapes such as the Jellyfish Ramble where jellyfish are illuminated by colorful lights. Seasonal treats are available such as the green apple mojito and ocean pineapple cider.

Naked Fireworks Aquarium Details and Location

Date & Time Jul 13-Sep 08・09:00-20:00・on August 24 and August 25, the aquarium will close at 18:00
Price ¥2500 for high school students and above, ¥1300 for junior high and elementary students, ¥800 for infants
Location Maxell Aqua Park Shinagawa

Wanoakari × Hyakudan Kaidan 2024 Light Exhibition

Japanese Arts & Crafts with Magical Illumination

The Wanoakari × Hyakudan Kaidan illumination exhibition is one of the most anticipated summertime Tokyo events, usually attracting over half a million visitors every year. The exhibition combines over 1,000 pieces of traditional Japanese arts and crafts with lights, creating a stunning visual experience. The art pieces come from both private individuals and organizations, and some are even brought from various regional festivals such as the giant paper lantern floats from the Aomori Nebuta Matsuri. Wanoakari × Hyakudan Kaidan is hosted at the Hotel Gajoen Tokyo in Meguro inside an 80-year-old wooden building with a 99-step staircase and seven Japanese-style rooms that are filled with illuminated artwork. This year's theme is "Enchanting Fairy Tales." The exhibit uses lights, music and fragrance to built a dream-like space. Walk around the exhibit and take in the magical glow of the lights and the duality between traditional Japanese art with a sprinkle of modern aesthetics.

Wanoakari × Hyakudan Kaidan 2023 Details and Location

Date & Time Jul 05-Sep 23・11:00-18:00・exhibit closes at 17:00 on August 17
Price ¥1600 for adults, ¥1000 for university and high school students, ¥800 for junior high and elementary students
Location Hotel Gajoen Tokyo
More Info adult tickets can be bought as pairs, trios, and quartets for a discount

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.” Organized by the Worcester Art Museum, this exhibition follows the birth of impressionism as a groundbreaking force upending the established conventions of Western art and further, its influence and impact across Europe and the US, with a focus more specifically on the artists and the art world of America. The vast majority of the works on display have never been shown in Japan before and are drawn almost exclusively from the Worcester Art Museum collection. It includes pieces by such French titans as Monet and Renoir, impressionists of Germany and Scandinavia, together with American expatriate painter John Singer Sargent and the iconic Childe Hassam.
Date & Time Jul 06-Sep 29・10:00-17:00・Closed on Mondays
Price ¥1,500
Location Tokyo Fuji Museum

Takada Kenzo Event

Takada Kenzo: Chasing Dreams

Takada Kenzo was one of the first Japanese fashion designers to become established in Paris, where his highly original ideas resulted in the successive creation of countless looks that redefined fashion. Takada’s designs effortlessly transcended national boundaries, culture and gender to suggest a new style of clothing that was not dictated by the existing Eurocentric cultural tradition. Even today, his designs are still loved all over the world. This exhibition is the first large-scale solo exhibition since Takada Kenzo’s tragic death in 2020 and will showcase his garments to reveal how Takada’s designs changed over the years. Also included in the exhibition are his paintings which he first began creating as a young child, the reference materials which inspired his ideas, as well as his fashion design sketches. Kenzo's career will be presented from a number of different perspectives to enable visitors to reflect on the lifelong creative career of Takada Kenzo, the pioneering Japanese designer who made the world his stage.

Takada Kenzo Event Details and Location

Date & Time Jul 06-Sep 12・11:00-19:00
Price Adults ¥1400, University and high school students ¥800, free for junior high schoolers and under
Location Tokyo Opera City Art Gallery

Rei Naito: come and live - go and live

This exhibition was first conceived when Rei Naito encountered the Tokyo National Museum’s collection and architecture. She discovered a human soul that resonated with her own creativity in the clay objects of the Jōmon period. This feeling was born out of prehistoric people’s awe towards nature, in which Naito found “compassion permeating inside and outside of life.” The exhibition spaces, illuminated by natural light, evoke the realms of life and death, as well as the intimate harmony that endured between humans and nature as well as humans and other living beings. Through this exhibition, you're invited to experience the spirituality and creative power that connect us with the people of ancient times.
Date & Time Jun 25-Sep 23・09:30-17:00・Last admission 30 minutes before closing
Price ¥1,500 | University Students ¥1,000 | Free for high school students and under
Location Tokyo National Museum

Well-Being for Human and Nature Exhibit

This immersive media art exhibit questions what a coexistence between humans, nature and technology looks like.

In the technological art space of SusHi Tech Square, explore the works of innovative creators and consider how we can better interact with advancing technology and nature.

Date & Time Jun 19-Sep 23・11:00-21:00・10:00-19:00 on weekends
Price Free
Location SusHi Tech Square 1F

Poul Kjærholm: Timeless Minimalism

This exhibition features one of the greatest furniture designers of 20th century Denmark, Poul Kjærholm (1929–1980). Mid-century Scandinavian furniture is often characterized by warm wood tones. The works of Kjærholm, in comparison, stand out due to his preference for combining hard materials such as stone and metal, a choice that was unusual in his time. But the rigid profiles never give off a cold impression; instead, they evoke a subtle tension in the space. Kjærholm’s timeless clean lines and minimalist beauty resonate with Japanese architecture, garnering continued support among Japanese design enthusiasts. The exhibition will showcase a collection primarily curated from the extensive research and chair collection of Professor Noritsugu Oda (an honorary professor at Tokai University). It will be the first of its kind in Japan to exhibit Kjærholm’s most influential works. With the cooperation of Higashikawa Town in Hokkaido, home to the Oda Collection, it will introduce approximately 50 pieces of furniture and related documents. Kjærholm’s design philosophy and refined aesthetics of the furniture will be presented meticulously in an exhibition space designed by spirited architect Tsuyoshi Tane.
Date & Time Jun 29-Sep 16・10:00-18:00・ Closed on Wednesdays (Except for September 11) and during August 13-16
Price ¥1,200
Location Panasonic Shiodome Museum of Art

Toulouse-Lautrec, Elegance of the Master of the Belle Époque Exhibition

This exhibition introduces about 240 graphic works of Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, the famous artist of French fin-de-siècle, from the Firos Collection, one of the finest private collections of Lautrec in the world. The most unique quality of the Firos Collection is its focus on drawings. This exhibition introduces works that help visitors understand the artist and his art, such as lithographs, posters, and illustrations. It also includes magazines and books where Lautrec was involved in creating designs, as well as letters from Lautrec and photos of the artist taken by his peers.
Date & Time Jun 22-Sep 23・10:00-18:00・Closed on Mondays and National Holidays
Price ¥1,800
Location Sompo Museum of Art

Black Beast, 1940. Sheet metal, bolts, and paint. 103" x 163" x 78 1/2". Photograph by Ken Adlard © Calder Foundation, New York.

Calder: Un Effet du Japonais Exhibition

"Calder: Un Effet du Japonais" explores the enduring resonance of the American modernist’s art with Japanese traditions and aesthetics. Curated by Alexander S. C. Rower, President of the Calder Foundation, New York, and organized in collaboration with Pace Gallery, the exhibition will comprise approximately 100 works from the collection of the Calder Foundation that span the 1930s to the 1970s, ranging from the artist’s signature mobiles, stabiles and standing mobiles to his oil paintings and works on paper.
Date & Time May 30-Sep 06・10:00-18:00・Fri, Sat: 19:00
Price ¥1,500

Tokyo Afternoon Tea, Food and Drink Events

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Juan Bowl & Tea Tokyo Opening

Juan Bowl & Tea Tokyo, a restaurant specializing in rice bowls and tea, is opening in Omotesando on June 30. Launched in Redfern, southeast of Sydney, Australia in 2017, it's a store that attracts lines of customers outside its doors every day.  
 
The menu consists of four simple bowls of rice topped with roast wagyu beef, eel hitsumabushi, pork cutlet and Hainan chicken. These dishes are accompanied by specially selected drinks to match each bowl of rice, including Chinese tea, Taiwanese tea and Australian organic tea.  

Event Details and Location

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

Rossi's New Holiday Lunchtime Menu

Rossi, a luxurious Italian restaurant with stunning views on the 20th floor of the Aoyama Grand Hotel, is offering a weekend-only holiday lunch, starting on Saturday, July 6, 2024.  It is available only on weekends and holidays. Appetizers and sweets are served buffet-style. Customers can choose from meat, seafood, Rossi's special curry and more for the main dish. A complimentary glass of champagne is also served.  

Event Details and Location

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

Tokyo Tower Highball Garden

Enjoy Highballs and Gourmet Food at Tokyo Tower

At Tokyo Tower's Highball Garden, you can enjoy highballs accompanied with gourmet food. Pair that with either the best sky-scapers 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. The two venues have a lineup of dishes that pair perfectly with your drinks. Try the Hokkaido-style fried chicken, zangi, or the jumbo cod cutlet decorated with its own saucy Tokyo Tower. The Mother's Ranch Combo comes with thick slices of bacon, sausages and french fries. Or go for the all-you-can-drink and all-you-can-eat deal with 120 minutes of unlimited highballs and Jingisukan (Ghengis Khan), a popular grilled mutton dish. Highballs are served in a chilled mug with plenty of ice, carbonation and lemon for that crisp taste. The specialty Tokyo Tower Highball has blood orange mixed in for a refreshingly sour yet sweet flavor that also matches the color of the tower's red hue.

Tokyo Tower Rooftop Highball Garden Details & Location

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

SG Group’s 50 of 50 Best Feast

A Legendary Group Celebrates

This event will bring together five bars in Tokyo led by Shingo Gokan, who has accumulated 50 of the 50 Best Bars awards. Bartenders from Speak Low, Sober Company, The Odd Couple (each in Shanghai), The SG Club (Shibuya) and El Lequio (Okinawa) will serve their signature cocktails, and will be joined by Atsushi Suzuki, who worked at SG Group until 2023, and currently runs The Bellwood (Shibuya). The event will be held at The SG Tavern, the group's newest restaurant, which opened this past May in Marunouchi, Tokyo. The day will be divided into two parts, with three bars performing together in each slot. The restaurant-bar, which normally serves cocktails with a special focus on Japanese sake and local cuisine from around the world, will be transformed into a cocktail hall of fame where guests can literally savor the 50 Best Bars for one day only.

SG Group’s 50 of 50 Best Feast Event Details and Location

Date & Time Sep 1, 2024・15:00-21:00
Price Price per drinks
Location SG Tavern

A10 3rd Anniversary Party

3 Years of Music and Drinks

As a record bar with a unique entrance and fantastic cocktails, A10 has quickly made a name for itself. The bar is celebrating its third anniversary with a party open to all. A10's reservations are often booked, but for one night only, the bar will be standing only with no seating limitations. Come one, come all for gorgeous cocktails and great music to celebrate another successful year for A10.

A10 3rd Anniversary Party Event Details and Location

Date & Time Sep 8, 2024・18:00~
Price ¥1,000
Location A10

Tokki Soju Launch Cocktail Party

Four Renowned Bars From Seoul

On September 5, Gold Bar at Edition is hosting a launch party for Tokki Soju, a spirit gaining popularity in the cocktail scenes of Asia and the U.S. Four renowned bars from Seoul, South Korea — Pine & Co, Alice, Zest and Bar Cham — all ranked in Asia’s 50 Best Bars, are joining for this exclusive event. Eight creative cocktails will be served.

Tokki Soju Launching Cocktail Party Location and Details

Date & Time Sep 5, 2024・20:00-23:00
Price ¥2,500 per cocktail or ¥8,000 for four drinks (early bird)
Location Gold Bar at Edition

Ralph's Coffee Cafe Truck

Ralph's Coffee Omotesando, a coffee shop operated by the American apparel brand Ralph Lauren, will have a cafe truck for a limited time until September 23. In addition to the drink menu, limited items for 2024 will be available to add color to your daily coffee life. 2024 limited edition items available at the cafe truck include caps, water bottles, tote bags and mugs, featuring the French flag and the stars and stripes graphics of Ralph's Coffee signature mark mugs. In addition, the Raspberry Black Tea, a limited-edition cafe truck drink, will be available for the first time. It is a refreshing combination of black tea, raspberry puree and lemonade.

Ralph's Coffee Cafe Truck Event Details and Location

Date & Time Aug 01-Sep 23・10:00-19:00
Price Price may vary
Location Ralph's Coffee

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. 
 
It begins with Provençal pissaladière flatbreads and a refined meat platter, in addition to some Perigord duck and walnut salad, olives and feta cheese for a taste of summer in the French countryside. Following all that is an alluring barbecue skewer, or brochette, featuring a wide range of delightfully prepared meats including pork shoulder confit, lemon chicken thigh and beef rump with spice marinade.  
 
All of this can be washed down with some Champagne or sparkling wine.  

Event Details and Location

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

Tex-Mex Terrace BBQ at The Oak Door

This summer, The Oak Door is serving a barbecue menu filled with Tex-Mex classics. The course features a meaty barbecue platter heaped with enough spiced beef, pork and chicken to satisfy even the hungriest of carnivores. The platter is accompanied by a mouthwatering variety of Tex-Mex classics, including spicy seafood cocktails, cheese quesadillas, chili con carne nachos and a creamy jalapeño salad.   Built for sharing with family and friends, this barbecue plan provides the perfect opportunity to relax and reconnect over free-flow drinks on an atmospheric outdoor terrace. 

Event Details and Location

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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