Here is what’s happening across Tokyo this fall for the month of October. Check out exhibitions, festivals, events, and more!
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 |
Each Story Festival
Each Story is back for another weekend campout in the forests of Nagano, with DJs and live acts from Japan and further afield playing ambient music all weekend, alongside yoga workshops and delicious food.
| Date & Time | Oct 05-06・11:00~・Music until October 6, 18:30 |
| Price | ¥20,000 |
| Location | Goko Farm Auto Camping Ground |
Tachikawa Yokai Bon Odori
Experience the Japanese Bon odori dance festival like never before — come dressed as your favorite yokai (spirit from Japanese folklore). Held in Tachikawa, this three-day event features live music performances, a costume contest and food stalls, but with a spooky twist. With both free and ticketed areas, this is one of the most unique Bon odori festivals you'll encounter in Japan.
| Date & Time | Oct 12-14・11:00-21:00 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Green Springs 2F Plaza |
Tokyo Live Music and Night Life Events
KURO DEKO - WPÜ Hotel
The setting for the next KURO DEKO night will be Saturday October 5 at the WPÜ Hotel Shinjuku. There will be special guest performers Reggie Pearl and Ross Verik, a favorite of the Tokyo underground.
| Date & Time | Oct 5, 2024・17:00-22:30 |
| Price | ¥2500 at Door (includes 1 Drink) |
| Location | WPÜ CAFE |
Artober: Nozomi Nobody Live Performance
See singer songwriter Nozomi Nobody perform her dreamy immersive soundscapes live on Tuesday, October 8.
| Date & Time | Oct 8, 2024・20:00-21:00 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Hibiya Okuroji |
Drum Tao Returns to Tokyo with 'Club Tao 3'
This fall, Drum Tao invites you to step into a world where traditional Japanese taiko drums collide with the electrifying energy of EDM.
| Date & Time | Oct 08-20・00:00~・Times may vary, please see the website for details. |
| Price | ￥9500 |
| Location | SHINJUKU LUMINE ZERO |
Gavin James in Japan
Dublin singer-songwriter and two-time Irish Choice Music Prize winner Gavin James will perform in Japan for the first time on October 11 at Baroom Tokyo.
| Date & Time | Oct 11, 2024・18:30-23:00 |
| Price | Limited Free Tickets |
| Location | Baroom Tokyo |
Peter Barakan & Morgan Fisher: The London Boys
Join DJ Peter Barakan and rock keyboardist Morgan Fisher for a night of music, stories and Q&A at Fisher’s intimate home studio in Meidaimae.
| Date & Time | Oct 11, 2024・19:30-21:30 |
| Price | ¥4000 |
| Location | Morgan Salon |
| More Info | Please send an email with the title "CE21" to: [email protected] Please include your name and a callback number. Your reservation will be confirmed and a map will be emailed to you. |
Ishinoko Festival 2024
Welcoming a host of music, art and food, Ishinoko Festival in Ishikawa Prefecture is one you don't want to miss.
| Date & Time | Oct 12-14・10:00~ |
| Price | ¥12,000 |
| Location | Takigahara Farm |
Camp in Asagiri Jam Music Festival
Local and global artists descends on Asagiri Arena for a weekend of cool beats and chilled live acts.
| Date & Time | Oct 12-13・10:00~ |
| Price | ¥25,000 |
| Location | Asagiri Arena |
Sunday Sessions - Live Music at SPHINX
SPHINX in Iidabashi partners with More Than Music for a unique night of live vocal performances of KOKORISA, Mona Shirakawa and Shannon Yap.
| Date & Time | Oct 13, 2024・17:30-22:00 |
| Price | Admission ¥3,500 | MTM Members ¥0 (sign up for MTM membership) |
| Location | SPHINX |
| More Info | Use the code WKNDR on the More Than Music website to save 20% when reserving your tickets. |
MTM Rock night
Experience raw, genre-defying rock at KAGURANE with MTM featuring VSQ Sports, THE DEVILS&LIBIDO, and Ray?oh..needa!!
| Date & Time | Oct 19, 2024・19:00-23:00 |
| Price | Admission ¥3,500 | MTM Members ¥0 (sign up for MTM membership) |
| Location | Kagurane |
Hakushi Hasegawa First Tour
The first Japanese signee to seminal US label, Brainfeeder, Hakushi Hasegawa starts his first tour in October, with a finale at Tokyo's Liquidroom, joined by Kid Fresino.
| Date & Time | Oct 25, 2024・19:00~ |
| Price | ¥6,000 |
| Location | Liquidroom |
| More Info | Plus 1D |
Kyundesu Party & Club Night
Tokyo's fastest, sparkliest party returns for an extra-special Halloween edition at Ohjo Building in Kabukicho.
| Date & Time | Oct 26, 2024・22:00~ |
| Price | ¥3500 |
| Location | Ohjo Building |
| More Info | Early Bird ¥1500 | ADV ¥2500 |
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 |
Photo by Victor Marvillet
Comedy Night With Yurie Collins at the Punch Room
The Punch Room at The Tokyo Edition, Ginza is hosting a comedy night with Yurie Collins on Saturday, October 12.
| Date & Time | Oct 12, 2024・20:00~ |
| Price | |
| Location | Punch Room Tokyo |
Haus Von Schwarz Presents: Casket of Horrors #17 Apocalypstick
Drag group, Haus Von Schwarz presents its 4th anniversary show, featuring a range of queens who will astonish and delight the audience.
| Date & Time | Oct 12, 2024・19:00-22:00 |
| Price | ¥3,500 |
| Location | Horizon Building |
Tokyo Interational Players Presents: The Tempest
Tokyo International Players is thrilled to announce their first production of the 2024-2025 season: The Tempest by William Shakespeare, directed by Michelle Yamazaki.
| Date & Time | Oct 17-20・19:00~ |
| Price | ¥4,500 |
| Location | Theatre Bonbon |
Nerd Nite Tokyo #62: Virtu(al)osity
Nerd Nite Sugamo features talks on music by El Sistema Japan founder Yutaka Kikugawa, and VR by JAXA astrophysicist Elizabeth Tasker.
| Date & Time | Oct 18, 2024・20:00~・Doors open at 7:00 pm |
| Price | ¥1000 |
| Location | RYOZAN PARK LOUNGE Cafe Port Glasgow |
ANZCCJ x JABCC x AJBCC - Networking Event
The Australian and New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ANZCCJ), in partnership with the Japan Australia Business Co-operation Committee (JABCC) and the Australia Japan Business Co-operation Committee (AJBCC), invites members and friends to an exclusive networking event on Monday, 21 October 2024, at Trunk Hotel, Tokyo.
| Date & Time | Oct 21, 2024・18:30-20:30 |
| Price | ¥16,500 for ANZCCJ/TCCI/JABCC/AJBCC Members | ¥19,500 for Non-members |
| Location | Trunk Hotel Shibuya |
'Tokyo Streets' Street Photography Exhibition
Tokyo Streets is back at Gallery Conceal, featuring the compelling work of 31 talented photographers. Explore each participants' unique view.
| Date & Time | Oct 22-27・11:00-08:00・Opening party on Saturday, October 26, starting at 19:00 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Gallery Conceal |
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 |
Drag Show: Opulence Vol. 5
Opulence is back for its fifth volume, and the box office for tickets open on August 21. The fifth edition of Japan's biggest drag performance will be happening on October 25 at Zepp Shinjuku, as well as October 27 at Zepp Nanba.
| Date & Time | Oct 25, 2024・19:00~・Doors open at 18:15 |
| Price | |
| Location | Zepp Shinjuku |
Tokyo Poetry Journal Vol. 15 Launch Exhibition and Party
Tokyo Poetry Journal Vol. 15: Visual///Visionary Poetry will be launched with various performances on October 26.
| Date & Time | Oct 26, 2024・20:00~・Doors open at 19:00 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Just Another Agency |
| More Info | Books are available to purchase |
Tokyo Anime and Manga Events
Urusei Yatsura Exhibition at Matsuya Ginza
This Urusei Yatsura exhibition is based on the classic manga by Rumiko Takahashi and will feature the concept of "Girl hunting with Ataru."
| Date & Time | Oct 02-14・11:00-20:00 |
| Price | TBD |
| Location | Matsuya Ginza |
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 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 |
Tokyo Exhibitions and Art Shows
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 |
'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 |
Ultra Axis by Yoshiaki Komatsu
Komatsu Yoshiaki’s *ULTRA AXIS* exhibition blends traditional bonsai with kaiju-inspired monstrosity, running from October 4 to November 1.
| Date & Time | Oct 04-Nov 01・23:30-00:30 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Jinny Street Gallery |
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 |
Shawn Holly Solo Exhibition: Share the Wealth
Shawn Holly, a four-time Emmy-nominated costume, is hosting a solo exhibition titled “Share the Wealth” in Tokyo in October.
| Date & Time | Oct 05-24・12:00-19:00・Closed: October 7, 8, 15, 16, 21, 22 |
| Price | |
| Location | The Gallery Omotesando |
Ulysses Aoki: Scenes Left Behind Solo Exhibition
Ulysses Aoki’s exhibition, "Scenes Left Behind," will be showcased at Shinjuku Kitamura Camera, featuring photos of Tokyo’s transformation over ten years.
| Date & Time | Oct 06-20・10:00-21:00 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Shinjuku Kitamura Camera B1F |
Artober: An Evening with Junko Ogawa (Magnum Photos Tokyo)
Learn more about the professional world of photography from the former director of Magnum Photos Tokyo.
| Date & Time | Oct 7, 2024・19:00-22:00 |
| Price | ¥1500 |
| Location | Hibiya Okuroji |
Artober: Discover El Salvador
Experience the art and flavors of El Salvador in the heart of Tokyo, with exhibitions and coffee tastings for one night only.
| Date & Time | Oct 10, 2024・11:00-18:00 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Hibiya Okuroji |
Artober: Photographer and Artist Meetup
This month's Artedly meetup is being held during Artober. Join other Tokyo-based photographers and artists for the monthly creative event.
| Date & Time | Oct 11, 2024・19:00-22:00 |
| Price | ¥1000 (includes 1 free drink) |
| Location | Hibiya Okuroji |
Boxer Juntaro Solo Exhibition: "Things Around Me"
In this exhibition, artist Boxer Juntaro expresses the various emotions and energies latent in ordinary moments of daily life.
| Date & Time | Oct 12-25・11:00-19:00 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | UltraSuperNew Gallery |
Artober: Short Film Showcase
A evening of storytelling through film. Each film showcased has been directed, produced, or stars members of Tokyo's Artedly community.
| Date & Time | Oct 13, 2024・16:00-20:00 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Hibiya Okuroji |
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 |
DESIGNART TOKYO 2024 'Reframing"
Japan's biggest festival celebrating the intersection of design and art is back for its 2024 edition, featuring talks and exhibitions.
| Date & Time | Oct 18-27・10:00-18:00・Timings vary, check website for details |
| Price | Various |
| Location | World Kita Aoyama |
Creative Lithuania 2024: Virtual Island
Koi Nippon will organize a special exhibition, Creative Lithuania 2024: Virtual Island, where visitors can experience the latest Lithuanian VR.
| Date & Time | Oct 19-27・13:00-19:00 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | UltraSuperNew Gallery |
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 |
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 |
Tokyo Food and Drink Events
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 |
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 |
ANA InterContinental Tokyo: Two Types of Halloween Afternoon Tea
ANA InterContinental Tokyo is offering two types of Halloween-themed afternoon tea menus until October 31, 2024.
| Date & Time | Sep 14-Oct 31・11:30~ |
| Price | ¥7,250-¥8,250 Consumption tax and service charge are included |
| Location | ANA InterContinental Tokyo |
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 |
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 |
Tokyo Game Events
Overwatch 2 x RED° TOKYO TOWER
Popular first-person shooter game Overwatch 2 will be having an exciting collaboration with RED TOKYO TOWER! Fans of the gaming franchise can expect to see newly drawn original illustrations of the characters, limited edition merchandise for sale and a collaboration cafe offering some unique menu items.
| Date & Time | Oct 01-27・10:00-21:00 |
| Price | ¥3,200 |
| Location | Tokyo Tower |
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 |
