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
| Date & Time | Jan 01-01 1970 |
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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 |
| Date & Time | Jan 01-01 1970 |
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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 |
| Date & Time | Jan 01-01 1970 |
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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 2024・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 2024・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 2024・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 2024・10:00-17:00・Closed on Mondays |
| Price | ¥1,500 |
| Location | Tokyo Fuji Museum |
Tokyo Anime and Manga Events
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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 2024・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 2024・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 2024・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 2024・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 2024・11:00~ |
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| 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 2024・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 2024・15:00-17:30 |
| Price | ¥6,000 |
| Location | Keio Plaza Hotel |
Tokyo Afternoon Tea, Food and Drink Events
| Date & Time | Jan 01-01 1970 |
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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 2024・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 2024・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 2024・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 2024・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 2024・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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Updated On July 17, 2025
