Here is what’s happening across Tokyo for the month of May. Check out exhibitions, festivals, events and more!
Tokyo Exhibitions and Art Shows in May
Daiya Yamamoto Solo Exhibition at Galerie Taménaga
Daiya Yamamoto is an artist who skilfully merges traditional Western painting techniques with a distinctly Japanese aesthetic sensitivity to capture the essence of contemporary time. On view from May 24 to June 22, the exhibition marks Yamamoto’s highly anticipated first solo show at Galerie Taménaga’s Tokyo location since his acclaimed 2023 presentation at the gallery’s Paris space, which captivated art enthusiasts in Europe. Featuring approximately forty new works, the exhibition spotlights Yamamoto’s refined take on trompe-l’œil, a Western technique that creates the illusion of real-life presence.
| Date & Time | May 24-Jun 22・11:00-19:00 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Galerie Taménaga |
One Hundred Views of Edo Konbinis Exhibition
| Date & Time | Apr 11-May 09・ |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Jinny Street Gallery |
Hibiya Art Park 2025
Experience Hibiya Art Park 2025, a month-long public art exhibition near Tokyo’s Imperial Palace. Explore immersive sculptures, performances, VR art, and more in this two-phase celebration of creativity and play.
| Date & Time | Apr 25-May 25・09:00-22:00 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Hibiya Park |
Shokoku-ji Jotenkaku Museum 40th Anniversary Exhibition
This exhibition will showcase masterpieces from the Shokoku-ji school, including over 45 National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties. It will provide an opportunity to see into the beautiful world of Shokoku-ji and its branch temples and entrust its collections to the future.
| Date & Time | Mar 29-May 25・10:00-17:00・The museum will be closed on Mondays (Except May 5) and on May 7(Wed). |
| Price | ¥2,000 |
| Location | The University Art Museum, Tokyo University of the Arts |
| More Info | ¥1,200 for high school/university students and free for junior high school students and younger |
Tokyo Festivals and Outdoor Events in May
Asakusa Sanja Matsuri 2025
| Date & Time | May 16-18・13:00-20:00 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Sensoji Temple |
Tokyo Live Music and Night Life Events in May
Greenroom Festival 2025
Greenroom Festival, the culture and art festival, has announced the first headliners: prodigy Jacob Collier and sax legend Kamasi Washington.
| Date & Time | May 23-25・00:00~ |
| Price | ¥TBC |
| Location | Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse |
Tokyo Anime and Manga Events in May
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Tokyo Food and Drink Events in May
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Tokyo Game Events in May
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