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.
Tokyo Festivals and Outdoor Events
Spiral Independent Creators Festival 2025
The Spiral Independent Creators Festival is back for its 26th edition, offering an exciting showcase of Japan’s art and design scenes.
| Date & Time | May 02-07・11:00-19:00 |
| Price | Exhibition tickets are ¥1000. The market is free. |
| Location | Spiral |
Sunshine 60 Observatory Sakura Festival
The Tembo Park Sakura Festival brings cherry blossom season indoors. Enjoy a sakura celebration with amazing cityscapes, workshops and a picnic from 251 meters above.
| Date & Time | Feb 27-May 11・ |
| Price | ¥700 |
| Location | Sunshine 60 Observatory Tembo Park |
Ashikaga Flower Park
Ashikaga Flower Park Great Wisteria Festival 2025
Witness one of the world's most impressive expanses of wisteria at Ashikaga Flower Park. Throughout April and May, the iconic park turns violet with the great wisteria in full-bloom, and special illuminations make the park glow in the evenings. The park is open year-round, and other flowers will be visible during festival dates, including azaleas.
| Date & Time | Apr 12-May 18・09:00-20:30・Opening Hours Vary |
| Price | Up to ¥2,300 |
| Location | Ashikaga Flower Park |
| More Info | Prices vary throughout the season |
Showa Kinen Park Flower Festival 2025
Enjoy spring in Japan with a beautiful flower festival at Showa Kinen Park. Highlights include the tulip garden and nemophila field, and an outdoor barbecue and seasonal dishes and sweets are available in the park restaurants during the event.
| Date & Time | Mar 20-May 25・09:00-17:00 |
| Price | ¥450 |
| Location | Showa Kinen Park |
| More Info | Admission free on some days |
Fuji Shibazakura Festival
Witness the expanse of shibazakura (turf cherry blossoms) color Yamanashi Prefecture's Fuji Motosuko Resort in a carpet of bright pink, with a backdrop of the magnificent Mount Fuji. Check the resort's official Instagram for live updates on blooming conditions.
| Date & Time | Apr 12-May 25・08:00-16:00 |
| Price | ¥1,300 |
| Location | Fuji Motosuko Resort |
| More Info | Price varies throughout the season |
Keisei Rose Garden 'The Queen of Heart's Tree Castle'
Experience the Keisei Rose Garden's spring festival, "The Queen of Heart's Tree Castle," where the garden turns into a rose-filled theme park. Throughout the festival period, guests can enjoy tea in the small castle inside the garden, and ride a merry-go-round or the self-driving car to explore the garden premises.
| Date & Time | Apr 19-Jun 15・09:00-18:00 |
| Price | ¥1,800 |
| Location | Keisei Rose Garden |
My Melody & Kuromi Anniversary Party at Sanrio Puroland and Harmonyland
To celebrate My Melody's 50th anniversary and Kuromi's 20th anniversary, Sanrio Puroland and Harmonyland theme parks will have new attractions, entertainment, photo spots, merchandise and food.
| Date & Time | Jan 17-Dec 31・・Specific event and attraction dates may vary |
| Price | |
| Location | Sanrio Puroland |
Tokyo Exhibitions and Art Shows
A24 Pop-Up
Style Department, a select shop with stores in Tokyo and Osaka, will hold a pop-up for the American-based indie film company A24. The pop-up will be held to commemorate the release of A24's new psycho-thriller film "The House of Heretics," which will be released nationwide on April 25. The lineup will include items that have never been sold in Japan before, such as goods that were previously only available to paid A24 members, T-shirts that will be resold for the event, and books related to the film.
| Date & Time | Apr 18-May 08・13:00-20:00・Tokyo | 12-8PM Sat, 12-7PM Sun. Osaka | 1-8PM Mon-Sat, 12-7PM Sun |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Style Department Tokyo, Style Department Osaka |
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Loewe Crafted World Exhibition
Loewe's large scale exhibition celebrates the brand's rich history, Spanish heritage and the joy of making things by hand. Check out the brand's collaboration with Studio Ghibli, which includes immersive installations and designs featuring film characters.
| Date & Time | Mar 29-May 11・09:00-20:00・Last Entry 19:00 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | 6-35-6 Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo |
| More Info | By Reservation only |
Irises at Yatsuhashi and Other Masterpieces on Display at the Nezu Museum
For only a few weeks each year, the Nezu Museum displays Ogata Korin’s “Irises at Yatsuhashi” screens, a jewel of the museum's collections.
| Date & Time | Apr 12-May 11・10:00-17:00 |
| Price | ¥1500 |
| Location | The Nezu Museum |
| More Info | Closed April 14, 21 and May 7 |
FIRST LAST by Tomokazu Matsuyama
Renowned contemporary artist Tomokazu Matsuyama presents his first major solo exhibition in Tokyo, “FIRST LAST supported by UNIMAT GROUP,” from March 8 to May 11, 2025, at Azabudai Hills Gallery. Known for his bold colors and dynamic compositions, Matsuyama, who has spent over 25 years in New York’s art scene, showcases around 40 works, including 15 large-scale pieces premiering in Japan.
| Date & Time | Mar 08-May 11・10:00-18:00・Closes at 19:00 on Fridays, Saturdays and Days Before Public Holidays |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Azabudai Hills Gallery |
Miffy 70th Anniversary Exhibition
Miffy, the rabbit character created by Dutch picture book author and graphic designer Dick Bruna, is celebrating her 70th anniversary.
| Date & Time | Apr 23-May 12・11:00-20:00・The exhibit will close at 19:30 on May 6th and May 11th, and at 17:00 on May 12. Admission is until 30 minutes before closing. |
| Price | General tickets: ¥1800 (¥1600 for advanced tickets), high school students: ¥1300 (¥1100 advanced), elementary and junior high school students: ¥800 (¥600 advanced) |
| Location | Matsuya Ginza |
Yamada Koki's Nahar Exhibition
Wildlife photographer Koki Yamada's latest exhibition displays shots of the Bengal Tigers in their natural habitat.
| Date & Time | Apr 26-May 17・10:00-20:00 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Daikanyama Hillside Forum |
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No Unchi, No Life: The Poo Exhibition
Tokyo has many weird and wonderful events going on, but an entire exhibition dedicated to poo is one of the best.
| Date & Time | Mar 18-May 18・10:00-17:00 |
| Price | ¥2,200 |
| Location | Gallery AaMo |
Yuko Nishikawa: Moshi-Moshi Karuta
New York-based artist Yuko Nishikawa fills Calm & Punk Gallery's lofty space with ethereal mobiles inspired by the traditional Japanese poetic card game "Iroha Karuta."
| Date & Time | May 02-25・13:00-19:00・Closed on Mondays, Tuesdays and Sundays |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Calm & Punk Gallery |
Daido Moriyama and Sayre Gomez: "Hellooooo" Exhibition
Daido Moriyama’s Tokyo street photography meets the sharp grit of Sayre Gomez’s photorealistic Los Angeles paintings in this exhibition.
| Date & Time | Apr 12-May 31・11:00-19:00 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Taka Ishii Gallery Kyobashi |
| More Info | Closed Sunday, Monday, Holidays |
Hokusai: Another Story in Tokyo Immersive Exhibit
Hokusai's masterpiece ukiyo-e come to life in a way never experienced before. This immersive experience presents the beauty of Hokusai's art with modern technology for an interactive exhibit.
| Date & Time | Feb 01-Jun 01・11:00-20:00・Last admission at 19:10 |
| Price | ¥4200 |
| Location | Tokyu Plaza Shibuya |
Machine Love: Video Game, AI and Contemporary Art
"Machine Love: Video Game, AI and Contemporary Art" at the Mori Art Museum spotlights contemporary artists that utilize game engines, generative AI and virtual reality technologies as tools for their visualization.
| Date & Time | Feb 13-Jun 08・10:00-22:00・10:00-17:00 on Tuesdays, Admission until 30 minutes before closing |
| Price | ¥2000 for adults, ¥1700 for seniors, ¥1400 for university/high school students, free for children |
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Ukiyo-e In Play Exhibition
Explore the evolution of traditional Japanese woodcut printing at the Contemporary Ukiyo-e Exhibition, featuring 85 artists reimagining the timeless art of ukiyo-e.
| Date & Time | Apr 22-Jun 15・09:30-17:00 |
| Price | ¥1000 |
| Location | Tokyo National Museum |
Hilma af Klint: The Beyond
Go and see the new exhibition of pineoreeing abstract artist Hilma af Klint (1862-1994) coming to the National Museum of Modern Art in March.
| Date & Time | Mar 04-Jun 15・10:00-17:00・Closed on Mondays/Fridays and Saturdays open until 8 pm |
| Price | ¥2300 |
| Location | National Museum of Modern Art |
| More Info | ¥1,200 for University Students/¥700 for Highschool Students |
Love Fashion: In Search of Myself Exhibition
A fashion exhibition from the archives of the Kyoto Costume, exploring clothing through our dreams and desires. From luxurious historical garments to iconic contemporary pieces from Alexander McQueen to Yohji Yamamoto, the show covers centuries of style to examine the deep connection that clothing has with human nature and the self.
| Date & Time | Apr 16-Jun 22・11:00-19:00・Closed on Mondays |
| Price | ¥1600 |
| Location | Tokyo Opera City Art Gallery |
Godzilla the Art 70th Anniversary Exhibition
Godzilla is celebrating its 70th anniversary. Godzilla the Art Exhibition at Mori Arts Center Gallery showcases 29 artists and their interpretation of the giant monster.
| Date & Time | Apr 26-Jun 29・10:00-19:00・Until 20:00 on Fridays and Saturdays, last admission 30 minutes before closing |
| Price | General and university students: ¥2500, high school students: ¥1600, elementary school and under: ¥600 |
| Location | Mori Arts Center Gallery |
| More Info | Weekday tickets are discounted |
Joan Miró Exhibition
From March 1 to July 6, the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum will host a retrospective dedicated to Joan Miró, one of the 20th century's most celebrated artists.
| Date & Time | Mar 01-Jul 06・09:30-17:30・Fridays open until 8:00 p.m. / Last entry 30 minutes before closing / Closed: Mondays (except April 28 and May 5) and May 7 |
| Price | ¥2,300 / ¥1,300 for University Students / ¥1,600 for people over 65 years old |
| Location | Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum |
Kenjiro Okazaki Exhibition at Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo
Kenjiro Okazaki’s first major Tokyo retrospective highlights groundbreaking works, exploring the transformative power of form across media.
| Date & Time | Apr 29-Jul 21・10:00-18:00 |
| Price | |
| Location | Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo 1F/3F |
Exhibition: World Fair in Japan 1970-2005
Architecture fans will delight in this deep dive into Japan’s Expo designs, from Osaka in the ’70’s to Aichi 2005’s eco-conscious pavilions.
| Date & Time | Mar 08-Aug 31・10:00-16:30 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | National Archives of Modern Architecture |
| More Info | Closed on Mondays, except public holidays (closed the following day instead) |
Tokyo Community and Performative Events
More events coming soon.
Tokyo Food and Drink Events
The Belcomo's 'Fingershoot' Cocktail Program
The Belcomo is now offering "Fingershoot," a new cocktail program that combines five appetizers with five drinks.
| Date & Time | Feb 17-May 16・17:00-23:00・Will close at 24:00 from March 1 |
| Price | ¥7,000 for five glasses |
| Location | The Belcomo, The Aoyama Grand Hotel |
Chinaroom Hosts Renowned Cantonese Chef Jacob Huang
For one week only this February, Chinaroom is welcoming acclaimed Michelin-Starred Chef Jacob Huang to Tokyo.
| Date & Time | Feb 25-May 31・11:30-14:30・Dinner: 17:30-20:30 |
| Price | Dinner: ¥17,600, Lunch: ¥8,800 |
| Location | Chinaroom |
Jade Garden Special Chef Collaboration Event
For around two months, Chef Kent Jin Qiang is presenting a special menu at Jade Garden, Hyatt Regency Tokyo.
| Date & Time | Mar 20-May 31・11:30-22:00・Lunch: 11:30-15:00, Dinner: 17:30-22:00 |
| Price | ¥10,120-¥22,770 |
| Location | Jade Garden |
| More Info | All prices include 15% service charge and tax |
The Oak Door Bar’s Sakurao Cocktails
With hanami season approaching, Grand Hyatt Tokyo is exploring the complex flavors of Sakurao Gin through a range of cocktails.
| Date & Time | Mar 20-May 31・11:30-23:30・Until 0:30 on Fridays and Saturdays |
| Price | ¥2,300-¥2,500 |
| Location | The OakDoor |
Tokyo DisneySea Food & Wine Festival
The Food & Wine Festival returns for a second year at Tokyo DisneySea. Guests can sample a variety of dishes and exclusive seasonal beverages.
| Date & Time | Apr 08-Jun 30・・Specific menu and merchandise sale dates may vary |
| Price | |
| Location | Tokyo DisneySea |
Le Petit Chef
ANA InterContinental Tokyo recently announced the opening of Le Petit Chef, a cinema dining restaurant with projection mapping.
| Date & Time | Feb 07-Jul 31・12:00-22:00・Three Seatings |
| Price | ¥14,000-¥21,000 |
| Location | ANA InerContinental Tokyo |
Sapporo Beer The Perfect Black Label Wagon Event
Sapporo's Perfect Black Label Wagon is touring at 13 stops celebrating their flagship draft beer around the country. Guests can enjoy Sapporo beer and other exclusive goods at the event.
| Date & Time | Apr 09-Aug 24・・Please check event details for each venue |
| Price | Experience passes: ¥1200 (Tokyo), ¥1000 (other locations) |
| Location | Roppongi Hills Arena |
Mori no Beer Garden's 40th Edition
Mori no Beer Garden is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. Enjoy an all-you-can-eat barbecue and an all-you-can-eat drinks menu.
| Date & Time | Apr 15-Sep 23・16:30-22:00・Weekends and Holidays: 12:00-22:00. From July 19 to August 31: 14:00-22:30, Weekends and Holidays: 12:00-22:30 |
| Price | ¥6,000-¥7,000 for adults |
| Location | Niko Niko Park, Meiji Jingu Gaien |
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Bills Spring-Summer 2025 Menu
The all-day dining restaurant Bills (stylized as bills) starts its spring-summer 2025 menu at all eight locations in Japan from April 22.
| Date & Time | Apr 22-Oct 15・ |
| Price | Breakfast-Brunch ¥3,000-¥3,999 |
| Location | bills Ginza |
| More Info | Dinner ¥5,000-¥5,999 |
Tokyo Anime and Manga Events
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 |
Osamu Tezuka's "Phoenix" Exhibition
This exhibition will cover Phoenix, a manga series that was famously unfinished by the celebrated manga author but is known for its unique themes. The aim of this exhibition is to interpret the meaning of the Phoenix through the manga which carries heavy themes of life and its relation to the universe.
| Date & Time | Mar 07-May 25・10:00-22:00・Entry tickets accepted until 21:00 |
| Price | ¥2500 (General Admission) |
| Location | Tokyo City View |
| More Info | See tickets link for additional pricing information |
Tokyo Game Events
More events coming soon.
