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: 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
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 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 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 & 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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