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 October 28 to November 2.
Tokyo Festivals and Outdoor Events
Hello Kitty 50th Anniversary Pop-Up Market Tour
In celebration of Hello Kitty's 50th anniversary, a special pop-up market will be touring across Japan. This large-scale shopping event features exclusive products including tote bags, keychains, dorayaki and castella.
| Date & Time | Oct 2, 2024-Jan 5, 2025・・Business hours and closing days are on the website of each department store |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Mitsukoshi Ginza |
Tokyo Community and Performative Events
Hello Kitty 50th Anniversary National Tour
Counting down to Hello Kitty's 50th birthday, the character is going on a national tour to meet fans throughout Japan. Various Sanrio shops will be hosting Kitty for meet-and-greets with guests.
| Date & Time | Oct 05-Nov 30・・Please check the event website for each location's event time |
| Price | Free |
Virtual Halloween in Autumn Fes 2024
Shibuya’s Halloween moves to the metaverse with “Virtual Halloween”, offering digital experiences with events, games and avatar interactions.
| Date & Time | Oct 24-Nov 30・ |
| Price | Free |
Tokyo Anime and Manga Events
The Apothecary Diaries x Kanda Myojin Shrine Exhibition
This special event will feature original illustrations by the artist behind all of the cover illustrations of The Apothecary Diaries. To fit the vibe of the shrine, there will also be ukiyo-e prints and artwork made to resemble historical materials. As a special gift for visiting the museum, the exhibit will give away goods featuring original illustrations while stocks last.
| Date & Time | Nov 02-24・09:00-16:00 |
| Price | From ¥300 |
| Location | Kanda Shrine Museum 1F |
| More Info | Junior high school aged students and younger can receive free admission |
Tokyo Ghoul EX Exhibition
The “Tokyo Ghoul Anime 10th Anniversary Project” has just been announced and it’s taking the form of an immersive exhibition.
| Date & Time | Oct 21-Dec 01・10:00-20:30・Last entry 19:30 |
| Price | From ¥3,300 |
| Location | Terada Warehouse G1 Building |
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 |
ONE PIECE ONLY
This unique One Piece exhibit will allow fans of the series to experience never-before-seen aspects from the manga.
| Date & Time | Oct 9, 2024-May 13, 2025・10:00-18:00 |
| Price | From ¥800 |
| Location | Tachikawa Play! Museum |
Tokyo Exhibitions and Art Shows
Yusuke Kuriki's "Masked Emotions"
“Masked Emotions” explores the intricate layers of human identity and the mask we wear to navigate through this complex world. This exhibition delves into the dualities of desire, self-perception, and the tension between what we reveal and what we conceal. Through the fusion of historical and contemporary influences, it questions the fragility of identity and the role we play, inviting viewers to reflect on the boundaries between authenticity and superficiality.
| Date & Time | Nov 08-10・11:00-19:00 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | UltraSuperNew Gallery |
Flatline City Interdisciplinary Arts Festival
A three-day interdisciplinary art festival at Ohjo Building, a cavernous castle-like structure in Shinjuku's Kabukicho district.
| Date & Time | Nov 08-10・14:00-23:00・Opens 18:00 on Nov 8 |
| Price | ¥3,500 |
| Location | Ohjo Building |
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 |
Danielle Orchard, Mother of Gloom, 2024. Oil on linen, 167.6 x 218.4 cm | 66 x 86 inch. Photo by Guillaume Ziccarelli. Courtesy of the artist and Perrotin.
Danielle Orchard's "Mother of Gloom"
For her first solo exhibition at Perrotin Tokyo, Danielle Orchard places the importance of the mother front and center, tackling the complexities of maternal experience. Neither overtly celebratory nor sweetly nostalgic, the women of Orchard’s paintings claim their space in the world while also hinting at the conflicting emotions and potentially fraught journeys of motherhood.
| Date & Time | Sep 12-Nov 10・11:00-19:00 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Perrotin Tokyo |
| More Info | Open Thursday — Saturday |
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 |
Hugo Yoshikawa's 'Country'
This November, explore the latest works by artist Hugo Yoshikawa at the newly reopened UltraSuperNew Gallery, Kura.
| Date & Time | Nov 01-16・11:00-19:00・Gallery closed on Mondays and Sundays |
| Price | Free |
| Location | UltraSuperNew Gallery |
Haniwa: Tomb Sculptures of Japan
"Haniwa" clay figures have been gathered from all over Japan on an unprecedented scale to be put on display at the Tokyo National Museum.
| Date & Time | Oct 16-Dec 08・09:30-17:00 |
| Price | ¥1,000 |
| Location | Tokyo National Museum |
Yosigo Photography Exhibition: 'Holiday Memories'
Yosigo, a world-renowned Spanish photographer, is coming to Tokyo for a special exbition at the Tokyu Plaza Shibuya.
| Date & Time | Oct 01-Dec 26・11:00-20:00 |
| Price | ¥2,000 | ADV ¥1,800 |
| Location | Tokyu Plaza Shibuya |
Muuuse: Music Museum
MUUUSE: MUSIC MUSEUM is a new type of music experience museum where you can immerse yourself in music, ft Yaoasobi, TM Network and more.
| Date & Time | Nov 01-Dec 27・10:00-18:00・Last entry 19:30 |
| Price | ¥2,500 |
| Location | Tokyo Node |
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 |
Pokemon x Kogei Art Exhibition
Experience the world of Pokémon in a new light through the "Pokémon x Kogei: Playful Encounters of Pokémon and Japanese Craft" exhibit at Azabudai Hills Gallery. Twenty artists create unique art pieces that mix traditional craftsmanship with modern pop culture. From vases to sculptures and even kimono, the exhibit features over 70 pieces. Special events and a pop-up cafe will also be available during the exhibition period.
| Date & Time | Nov 1, 2024-Feb 2, 2025・10:00-19:00・Exhibit closes at 20:00 on Fridays, Saturdays, and the day before a holiday |
| Price | ¥1800 for general tickets |
| Location | Azabudai Hills Gallery |
| More Info | Pre-sale tickets and online tickets can be purchased in advance for a discount |
Hello Kitty 50th Anniversary Exhibition at Tokyo National Museum
Celebrate 50 years of Hello Kitty with this new exhibition at the Tokyo National museum featuring the largest collection of Hello Kitty merchandise, collaboration pieces and original video content all exploring Hello Kitty's design evolution throughout the decades and her global cultural impact.
| Date & Time | Nov 1, 2024-Feb 24, 2025・09:30-17:00・Open until 19:00 on Fridays and Saturdays, Last admission 30 minutes before closing |
| Price | General: ¥2000 (¥1800 advance), University students ¥1800 (¥1600 advance), Junior/Senior High students: ¥1600 (¥1400 advance), Elementary students: ¥1000 (¥800 advance) |
| Location | Tokyo National Museum |
'Synesthesia - The Five Senses Interacting Through Art' by Akihito Okunaka
The WHAT MUSEUM will host an interactive exhibition featuring Akito Okunaka's balloon sculptures, inviting visitors to experience art through their five senses.
| Date & Time | Oct 4, 2024-Mar 16, 2025・11:00-18:00・Closed on Monday (last entry 17:00) |
| Price | ¥1,500 for adults / ¥800 for university students and vocational students / Free for high school students and younger / ¥1,000 for water pillow workshop event / ¥2,500 for exhibition passport |
| Location | WHAT MUSEUM 1st floor SPACE 2 |
T2 Collection 'Collecting? Connecting?' Exhibition
The T2 Collection Exhibition will showcase around 35 artworks, including pieces from artists Tatsuo Miyajima, Kohei Nawa and Reijiro Wada.
| Date & Time | Oct 4, 2024-Mar 16, 2025・11:00-18:00・Enter by 17:00 |
| Price | ¥1,500 |
| Location | What Museum |
Tokyo Food and Drink Events
Autumn Edition Afternoon Tea at The Tokyo Edition, Toranomon
The new Autumn Edition Afternoon Tea menu features a delightful selection of sweets and savories crafted from the finest autumn ingredients.
| Date & Time | Sep 18-Nov 19・12:00-17:00 |
| Price | Fine Tea Selections ¥8,500 | w/ a glass of Ruinart Blanc de Blancs ¥13,000 |
| Location | Lobby Bar |
The Tavern - Grill & Lounge Chestnut Afternoon Tea
At The Tavern - Grill & Lounge, guests have the opportunity to indulge in a limited-time Afternoon Tea set themed around chestnuts.
| Date & Time | Nov 01-30・ |
| Price | ¥7,020 |
| Location | The Tavern - Grill & Lounge |
Chestnut Afternoon Tea by Tokyo Node Dining
The colorful tones of Tokyo Node Dining's afternoon tea set evoke the feeling of late autumn. It features four sweet and four savory dishes.
| Date & Time | Oct 22-Dec 11・13:00-16:30 |
| Price | ¥6,800 (tax included) |
| Location | Tokyo Node Dining |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Photo by Petrina Tinslay
Bills Autumn and Winter 2024 Menu
Bills winter menu is inclusive for everyone from vegans to gluten-free diners, ft. Broccolini pasta, oat milk matcha frappe and paleo bread.
| Date & Time | Oct 8, 2024-Jan 31, 2025・08:30~ |
| Price | Prices vary |
| Location | Bills Omotesando |
Tokyo Game Events
Monster Hunter x Kikkoman Collaboration Cafe
It's a clash of titans with Monster Hunter collaborating with famous Japanese sauce brand, Kikkoman! For a limited time only, the Monster Hunter Bar in Tokyo and Osaka will feature a special menu that utilises the Monster Hunter-themed sauces.
| Date & Time | Oct 15-Nov 25・12:00-23:00 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Monster Hunter Bar Tokyo |
| More Info | Free to enter. Food and drinks must be purchased separately |
