As lively as ever, Japan’s capital is full of live events, pop-up shops, exhibitions and more. Check out the best things to do in Tokyo this weekend.
Tokyo Festivals and Outdoor Events
Tokyo Disney Resort New Year's Celebration 2025
Tokyo Disney Resort will be have new performances, decorations, seasonal merchandise and special menus to start the new year with a Japanese-style oshogatsu celebration.
| Date & Time | Dec 26, 2024-Jan 13, 2025・・Dates for certain attractions, merchandise and food items may differ |
| Price | starting at ¥8900 |
| Location | Tokyo Disney Resort |
Tokyo Live Music and Night Life Events
Twice Cafe
Popular girl group Twice will be having their very own cafe! The Twice Cafe will be serving up heartwarming dishes that are perfect for the cold season. Expect unique cafe-exclusive designs featuring the girls dressed in pure white outfits.
| Date & Time | Dec 24, 2024-Jan 26, 2025・10:30-21:00 |
| Price | From ¥800 |
| Location | TOWER RECORDS CAFE Shibuya store |
| More Info | A Tower Records Membership is require to receive access to the booking page |
Tokyo Community and Performative Events
One Big Joke: Translating the Humor in Osamu Dazai
Join translators Sam Bett and Yuki Tejima for a conversation about translating humor, tied to the publication of Bett’s translation of The Beggar Student by Osamu Dazai.
| Date & Time | Jan 10, 2025・19:00-21:00 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Our Space |
Tokyo Anime and Manga Events
Sakamoto Days Exhibition
Swing by Shibuya for this special exhibition, just in time for the TV anime release of Sakamoto Days! Illustrations and installations by character designer Hiroshi Moriyama will be on display as well as a special feature on The Order, the special group of assassins from the series.
| Date & Time | Jan 08-12・09:00-21:00 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | ZeroBase Shibuya |
Jujutsu Kaisen Domain Expansion Square Pop-Up
The Jujutsu Kaisen fever never stops. This exciting pop-up store has been touring all over Japan and will now be descending upon Tokyo with all of its limited merch goodness.
| Date & Time | Dec 13, 2024-Jan 13, 2025・11:00-21:00・31st December hours: 11:00-18:00, 1st January: Closed, 2nd January hours: 10:00-20:00, 3rd January hours: 11:00-20:00 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Ikebukuro Parco |
| More Info | Free to enter. Merchandise must be purchased separately |
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Giant Robots: The Core of Japanese Mecha Anime
Come explore this fascinating space at "Giant Robots: The Core of Japanese Mecha Anime." This art and education exhibition is set to bring participants on a journey to explore the unique characteristics of designs and visual expression of giant robots from the past.
| Date & Time | Dec 21, 2024-Jan 13, 2025・10:00-18:00 |
| Price | ¥2,200 for adults, ¥1,600 for junior and senior high school students, ¥800 for elementary school students |
| Location | Ikebukuro Sunshine City Exhibition Hall B |
Gintama 20th Anniversary Exhibition
Gintama fans, your time is here! An exhibition is happening to commemorate 20 years of this sci-fi comedy manga by Sorachi Hideaki.
| Date & Time | Dec 14, 2024-Jan 17, 2025・10:00-20:00・*Last admission is 30 minutes before closing |
| Price | From ¥1,000 |
| Location | Ikebukuro Sunshine City Exhibition Hall A |
Danganronpa Maid/Butler Pop-Up Store
A pop-up store is coming to Tokyo, featuring a number of exciting new goods. The character art has been illustrated by artist Yui and is based on the concept of maids and butlers. Make sure to pick up some exclusive merch.
| Date & Time | Jan 10-20・11:00-20:00 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Yurakucho Marui |
| More Info | Free to enter. Merchandise must be purchased separately |
Beastars Alice in Wonderland Pop-Up
Everyone's favorite animal-themed anime is back! And to celebrate, a Beastars pop-up store is coming. The merchandise featured at the store is themed after Alice in Wonderland and will feature favorite characters such as Legoshi and Juno dressed up as The Mad Hatter and Alice, respectively.
| Date & Time | Jan 10-22・10:00-21:00 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | MEDICOS SHOP Shibuya |
| More Info | Free to enter. Merchandise must be purchased separately |
Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle Art Exhibition
This Haikyu!! exhibit will feature original drawings and drafts to commemorate the film "Haikyuu!! The Movie: The Dumpster Battle."
| Date & Time | Dec 27, 2024-Jan 22, 2025・11:00-20:00 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Matsuya Ginza |
Kingdom E-DINER Collaboration Cafe
A collaboration cafe is set to take place to celebrate the success of Kingdom while also offering fans a space to immerse themselves in the world of the warring states. Indulge in dishes like the Kanki meat bowl and the Karyoten dumplings while also picking up some exclusive fan merchandise.
| Date & Time | Jan 08-26・10:00-20:00 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | E-DINER Ikebukuro Sunshine City |
| More Info | Free to enter. Merchandise, food and drink must be purchased separately. If there are issues of crowding, numbered entry tickets may be issued on the official X (Twitter) account |
Ranma 1/2 "Nekohanten" Collaboration Cafe
Ranma 1/2 is back with a brand new anime series that brings all of our favorite characters back with modern animation. Commemorate this hilarious anime by checking out it's "Nekohanten" pop-up cafe. The cafe will offer food and drinks, including dessert, all inspired by character from the series
| Date & Time | Dec 27, 2024-Feb 16, 2025・10:00-21:00・Opening and closing times may be subject to change based on Shibuya PARCO's business hours |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Shibuya Parco 6F TOKYO PARADE goods&cafe |
| More Info | Free to enter. Food and drinks must be purchased separately |
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba Hashira Exhibition
This Demon Slayer exhibition will explore the charms and personalities of all nine of the hashira who each have their own backstories.
| Date & Time | Nov 2, 2024-Mar 2, 2025・10:00-20:00 |
| Price | From ¥1,000 for exhibition tickets |
| Location | CREATIVE MUSEUM TOKYO |
| More Info | Cafe tickets must be purchased separately |
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
The Life of Things: An Exhibition by Isaji Yugo
Experience Yugo Isaji’s The Life of Things at Jinny Street Gallery. Explore the art of everyday materials and join the special opening night event on January 18.
| Date & Time | Jan 11-Feb 08・16:00~・The opening event for The Life of Things will take place on January 18th, 2024, at NININI Cafe. |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Jinny Street Gallery |
100/10 Exhibition
The 100/10 Exhibition in Shibuya showcases 100 contemporary artworks at ¥100,000 each, spotlighting emerging talent in art.
| Date & Time | Jan 11-15・11:30-20:30 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Shibuya Cast (Ground Floor: Multipurpose Space) |
'This Must Be The Place' Photography Exhibition by Lisa Knight
Lisa Knight, the photographer and mastermind behind the Tokyo Weekender instagram is hosting a fundraising exhibition in Shibuya.
| Date & Time | Dec 3, 2024-Jan 31, 2025・10:30-21:30 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Hotel Indigo Shibuya |
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
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 |
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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 |
Pingu Cafe
To celebrate the 45th anniversary of beloved cartoon Pingu, a themed cafe is coming to Tokyo. Modeled after the concept of a white winter, guests can expect to savor comforting dishes while also picking up some sweet merchandise.
| Date & Time | Dec 19, 2024-Feb 9, 2025・10:00-21:20 |
| Price | ¥660 for an Advance Reservation fee. Food and drink must be purchased separately |
| Location | BOX cafe&space Tokyo Solamachi store |
Illumination Beer Garden and Order Buffet at the Hyatt Regency Seragaki Island, Okinawa
Take your festive holiday up a notch and relax near the beach this winter: made-to-order buffet for the holidays.
| Date & Time | Nov 8, 2024-Mar 31, 2025・17:00-21:00・L.O. 20:45 |
| Price | ¥4,400 (ORDER BUFFET) | ¥7,150 (THE LOBBY “BEER GARDEN” PLAN) Including consumption tax and are subject to an additional service charge. |
| Location | THE ISLAND 1F LOBBY LOUNGE & BAR, HYATT REGENCY HOTEL |
Tokyo Game Events
Dragon Quest 3 Remaster Cafe
This cafe celebrates the recent release of the Dragon Quest III remaster. Expect to see unique menu items like Roto's Emblem burger and Magical Water.
| Date & Time | Dec 7, 2024-Jan 31, 2025・09:00-20:30 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Square Enix Cafe Tokyo |
| More Info | Free to enter. Food and drinks must be purchased separately |
Beyblade 25th Anniversary Exhibition
A beloved Japanese toy is about to celebrate 25 years of spinning! This is "Beyblade Park" a special exhibition that looks back on the 25-year history of the franchise.
| Date & Time | Dec 27, 2024-Feb 2, 2025・11:00-19:00 |
| Price | ¥3,000 for a general ticket. ¥2,600 for elementary, junior high and high school students |
| Location | Tokyo Anime Center at DNP PLAZA SHIBUYA |
| More Info | Tickets will be randomly allocated by a ballot. Register your interest by 28th November 2024. Ballot results will be announced on 4th December 2024. |
Street Fighter 6 Cafe
It's time to Hadoken! This limited-time only Street Fighter 6 cafe is a must-visit for all fans of video game fighters.
| Date & Time | Dec 20, 2024-Feb 5, 2025・10:00-22:00 |
| Price | Free to reserve. Food, drink and merchandise must be purchased separately |
| Location | Capcom Cafe Ikebukuro |
