The Best Things To Do in Tokyo This Month: May 2026

Hiroka Yamashita, "The Arrivals" (2026). © Hiroka Yamashita / Photo: Yuji Taneki

Hiroka Yamashita: White Veils

Mist, steam, incense smoke, snow falling thick enough to blur the world — these fleeting presences move through Hiroka Yamashita’s new paintings, drifting across scenes of sacred dances, figures gathered at festivals, snowy landscapes and serene moments by the water. The white vapors shift their shape and never quite let you see what lies behind them. “White Veils,” her second solo exhibition at Taka Ishii Gallery, gathers 18 new paintings around these themes. Yamashita’s work draws on Japanese mythology and animist traditions, often built from her own visits to local rites and festivals. Many of the new paintings center on kagura, the sacred Shinto dances and ceremonies she’s been studying since 2024. White has long been read as a sign of the divine in Japan, and it enters this body of work alongside deep red and black — colors at the heart of older Japanese painting.

Dugg Ci Dox (DUGG) by Ousmane Ba Exhibition

Franco-Guinean-Senegalese artist Ousmane Ba's new exhibition at Ultra Super New Kura will feature washi collage and multicultural heritage.

Grand Van Gogh Exhibition

Van Gogh's timeless masterpiece, "Café Terrace at Night," will come to Japan for the first time in 20 years, exhibiting his art evolution.

'Where Unseen Things Seeps Forth' Exhibition

UltraSuperNew Kura will host an exhibition with French artists Barbara Penhouët and Bastien Marienne themed around impermanence.

Shimomura Kanzan, "Yoroboshi (Young blind beggar)," (1915). National Important Cultural Property, Tokyo National Museum, Image: TNM Image Archives (display period: 3/17-4/12).

Shimomura Kanzan: Life, Art and Society

Born into a family of Noh performers and trained as a prodigy in traditional Kano-school techniques, Shimomura Kanzan is a central figure in modern Japanese painting. Along with his mentor Okakura Tenshin and fellow artists like Yokoyama Taikan, he founded the Nihon Bijutsu-in (Japan Art Institute) to redefine what “Japanese style” could mean in a rapidly changing world. Featuring 150 works, the exhibition follows his journey from a young artist in Tokyo to his time studying in Britain, which allowed him to master Western shading techniques.Shimomura’s significance in art history lies in his unique ability to act as a bridge between seemingly opposing worlds — bold yet delicate, his works seamlessly fused a Western atmospheric perspective with the decorativeness of the Rinpa school. Balancing the organic depth of classical Japanese motifs with the precision of Western painting techniques, Shimomura was an artist who preserved and evolved artistic tradition.

Special Limited Display: Hokusai’s 'The Dream of the Fisherman’s Wife'

For a limited time only, "The Dream of the Fisherman's Wife" by Katsushika Hokusai will be on display in Kabukicho.

YBA & Beyond: British Art in the 90s from the Tate Collection

One of the most highly-anticipated Tokyo exhibitions of the year, “YBA & Beyond: British Art in the 90s from the Tate Collection” is a must-see show this spring. The transition from the late 80s into the 90s was a volatile time for Britain, and the art world reflected that friction. Following the Thatcher era, a loose collective of artists — now synonymous with the Young British Artists (YBAs) — emerged to challenge artistic norms through bold, experimental practices and an openness to new materials and processes. The exhibition features approximately 100 works by a star-studded line-up, including Damien Hirst, Tracey Emin, Lubaina Himid and Steve McQueen. 

The Korin School: The Irises and Ogata Korin’s Followers

To mark the Nezu Museum’s 85th anniversary, this exhibition puts the spotlight on one of Japan’s most celebrated treasures: the Irises screens by Ogata Korin. Korin was a master of the Rimpa style, an approach to art that functions much like modern graphic design. Instead of trying to make paintings look like realistic photos, Rimpa artists used bold colors, shimmering gold backgrounds and simplified, rhythmic shapes to create a look that feels strikingly contemporary. This show moves beyond just the famous names to show how Korin’s vibrant style was shared and reimagined by a whole circle of talented followers and family members. In the galleries, you’ll see how this aesthetic was not just for walls; it was applied to everything from delicate silk paintings to sturdy ceramic bowls. You can explore the incredibly detailed brushwork of Watanabe Shiko, a close collaborator of Korin, and see the inventive ceramics of Korin’s brother, Kenzan. The exhibition also features rare pieces returning to Japan from the Cleveland Museum of Art, offering a full picture of how these artists transformed simple flowers and landscapes into a bold, decorative language. It’s a chance to see how one man’s vision of beauty shaped an entire movement that continues to define Japanese design today.

Shelton, Connecticut, 1985. from the series: Summertime © Mark Steinmetz

Mark Steinmetz: ‘Summer’s Children’

At his first-ever solo exhibition in Japan, photographer Mark Steinmetz immerses us in quiet, sun-drenched portraits of childhood. Captured during the late 80s and early 90s across North Carolina, Georgia, Massachusetts and beyond, these black-and-white photographs focus on classic pillars of American youth — baseball and summer camp. Steinmetz captured these scenes while in his twenties, drawn to the way children live entirely in the moment. These shots take us back to the slow, wandering pace of a summer before smartphones. Based in Athens, Georgia, Steinmetz earned his MFA from Yale and spent a formative year working with street photographer Garry Winogrand. He is best known for his quiet and restrained depictions of everyday life in the American South, finding profound beauty in the most mundane moments.

Friends of Jinny Street Art Gallery

Jinny Street Gallery will host "Friends of Jinny," an art project connecting international illustrators with people from the local community.

Tomoyuki Kaneko, "Gion Daimyoujin" (2024). Courtesy of Mizuma Art Gallery

Tomiyuki Kaneko: Breath of Susanoo

Susanoo is the storm god of Japanese mythology — a deity of raging seas, sudden tempests and untamed force. In this solo exhibition, Tomiyuki Kaneko explores the figure across three large-scale paintings that wrap the gallery walls, drawing on the syncretic traditions through which Susanoo has long been worshipped. The pieces are shown alongside more than a dozen smaller works, including painted stones, a papier-mâché mask and a Daruma figure. Kaneko’s work keeps returning to the question of how cultures have given form to forces beyond human control. Working from a remote village in Yamagata, Tohoku, he gives shape to invisible spiritual beings — deities, spirits, yokai — drawing on layers of faith and reverence accumulated over centuries.

Kobayashi Kiyochika, "Tokyo New Bridge in the Rain" (1876, Meiji 9). Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art. © Kobayashi Kiyochika / National Museum of Asian Art, Smithsonian Institution, Robert O. Muller Collection, S2003.8.1102.

From Kiyochika to Hasui: Ukiyo-e and Shin-Hanga Woodblock Prints from the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art

In a historic exchange marking the 250th anniversary of the United States, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art is sending 130 rare woodblock prints and photographs to Japan. Many of these works are part of the world-renowned Robert O. Muller Collection in Washington, D.C. Muller, a pivotal art dealer, spent decades assembling an archive of 4,500 pieces that introduced the Japanese “new print” movement to the American public. The exhibition serves as a tangible record of how American stewardship helped preserve these delicate works during the 20th century. The collection explores the twilight of the woodblock tradition — a period when artists adapted to the rise of photography by experimenting with light and shadow. You can see this evolution in the work of Kobayashi Kiyochika, whose kosen-ga (light-ray paintings) abandoned traditional bold outlines to capture the soft, atmospheric effects of dawn, fire and gaslight. This technical foundation was later refined by Kawase Hasui, who mastered complex over-layering and color gradation to evoke the depth of Japanese landscapes. By placing these prints alongside early Meiji-era photographs, the exhibition illustrates how the two mediums influenced one another.

Taro Gomi Picture Book World Exhibition

Explore the world of picture books at the Picture Book World Exhibition featuring Gomi Taro, author and illustrator of over 400 books.

Mundo Pixar Exhibition

The Mundo Pixar exhibition will be coming to Crevia Base Tokyo featuring life-size reproductions of film scenes from Pixar Animation Studios. 

© Nacasa & Partners Inc. / Courtesy of Fondation D'Entreprise Hermès

Andrius Arutiunian: ‘Obol’

This March, Ginza’s Maison Hermès Le Forum presents “Obol,” the first Japanese solo exhibition by artist and composer Andrius Arutiunian. Arutiunian explores the relationship between music and distorted forms, using hypnotic soundscapes and sacred motifs to create installations that are at once mythological and futuristic. The exhibition infuses the gallery space — a glass-encased architectural marvel worth admiring in itself — with a sleek, underground rave-esque aesthetic. It centers on a series of new works inspired by bitumen, a viscous, pitch-black petroleum substance that once held holy significance but is now used for secular purposes. Through this dark material, Arutiunian pays homage to Charon, the mythological ferryman of the dead, scattering obol — ancient Greek silver coins — and serpentine imagery throughout the space. 

A Contest of Allure: Hokusai and Eisen — Kabukicho in Full Bloom

This spring, Kabukicho plays host to a provocative encounter between two masters of ukiyo-e: Katsushika Hokusai and Keisai Eisen.

Left: Nawa Kohei, PixCell-Deer#74, 2024. Right: PixCell-Deer#72(Aurora), 2022. Installation view, SPRING RISING, Pola Museum of Art, Hakone, Japan, 2025-26. Photo: Ken Kato

Pola Museum of Art: Spring Rising

This exhibition presents works inspired by the landscapes of Hakone and other places along the Tokaido route.

15 untitled works in concrete, 1980–84. Permanent collection, The Chinati Foundation, Marfa, Texas. Photo by Florian Holzherr, courtesy The Chinati Foundation. Donald Judd Art © 2026 Judd Foundation/ARS, NY/JASPAR, Tokyo.

Judd | Marfa

Tracing the radical career of Donald Judd (1928-1994), this show dives into how a painter from Missouri ended up redefining 20th-century art through his massive, three-dimensional “stacks” and boxes. It centers on his big move from the New York art scene to the desert of Marfa, Texas, where he turned old buildings into permanent homes for his work. For Judd, art wasn’t just something you hung on a wall. It was about the entire space it lived in — a philosophy that still shakes up the worlds of architecture and design today. Mixing his early 1950s paintings with his famous minimalist structures, the exhibition gives a behind-the-scenes look at Judd’s obsession with spatial integrity through personal drawings, videos and plans. Visitors can also witness Judd’s long-standing connection to Japan, through the section documenting his 1978 show at Watari-um, organized by museum founder Shizuko Watari. 

W. Eugene Smith, "Untitled," from the series "As from My Window I Sometimes Glance...," c.1957-59. Collection of Tokyo Photographic Art Museum ©2026 The Heirs of W. Eugene Smith.

W. Eugene Smith and New York: The Loft Era

A towering figure in 20th-century American photography, W. Eugene Smith produced a body of work that redefined the impact of a single image. While Smith is best known for his assignments as a World War II correspondent for Life magazine, his career actually traces a much broader technical evolution. Venturing beyond traditional news reporting, he was a pioneer of the photo essay — a format that uses a sequence of images and short text to build a complex story. Following his work from the 1940s to later projects like Minamata, the exhibition highlights Smith’s effort to fuse raw journalism with deliberate artistic composition. A major part of the collection covers Smith’s transition away from mainstream news after 1954, specifically his years living in a Manhattan loft. This space became a creative crossroads for jazz legends like Thelonious Monk and artists such as Salvador Dalí. During this era, Smith’s style shifted: he began using the camera as a tool for artistic exploration rather than as a recording device. Capturing the atmospheric, late-night jam sessions that unfolded around him, Smith moved beyond the conventions of his earlier work. 

Sanrio Exhibition: The Beginning of Kawaii

Mori Arts Center Gallery will hold a special exhibition celebrating 60 years of the Sanrio brand, kawaii culture and over 200 characters.

Karl Walser, "Girl with a Doll Stroller" (before 1905). NMB New Museum Biel, Switzerland

Karl Walser: Dark Afterglow of the Fin de Siècle

Karl Walser’s paintings have a strange, dreamlike pull to them — somewhere between symbolism and storybook, with a touch of melancholy underneath. Much of his work emerged in Berlin, where he was part of the Secession, a group of artists pushing back against the stiffness of academic painting at the time. But painting was only one part of what he did. He also illustrated books, designed sets and costumes for the theater and spent his later years working on murals. In 1908, Walser traveled to Japan and spent several months sketching whatever caught his eye — kabuki actors, summer riverside platforms in Kyoto, the Gion Festival in full swing. Many of those watercolors have rarely been seen in public, and the colors are still startlingly fresh. This is the first retrospective in Japan of Walser, bringing together around 150 works.

Mathilde Denize, "Contours" (2026). Courtesy of the artist and Perrotin.

Mathilde Denize: Time and Light

French artist Mathilde Denize brings a tactile, physical energy to her first Japanese solo exhibition at Perrotin Tokyo. Known for a process that involves cutting up her old canvases and sewing them back together, Denize treats painting as a form of construction. In her new series, Contours, she moves away from using outside objects like leather or shells to focus on the paint itself, building her surfaces using pigments salvaged from film sets and advertising shoots, layering hazy pinks, golden yellows and rich purples to create a sense of history. The structural thinking behind these works echoes the ideas of Symbolist poet Stéphane Mallarmé, who treated words like physical objects — placing them on a page to fragment the reader’s pace. Denize applies this to the gallery itself, hanging her canvases in a single horizontal line to create a rhythm that feels like a musical score. This approach also connects to the modernism of painter Sonia Delaunay, who used color relationships to create a visual beat. Rather than simply reenacting these historical styles, Denize engages with the questions they left unfinished.

Yokai Immersive Experience Exhibition Tokyo

Warehouse Terrada will host an immersive exhibit inspired by the monsters/spirits of Japanese folklore, combining art with special effects.

Leica Gallery Omotesando © Teresa Freitas

Teresa Freitas: Meeting Point

For Portuguese photographer Teresa Freitas, color is the whole point. It’s the thing that holds her images together — shaping space, drawing the eye and pulling together places that have nothing else in common. Her work moves freely between street, documentary and fine art photography, building a visual language all its own. “Meeting Point,” on view at Leica Gallery Omotesando, pairs photographs taken in distant parts of the world — loosely framed as East and West — and presents them side by side. Each pairing turns on a kind of visual rhyme: a shade of blue in one place echoing the same blue thousands of miles away, a curve of architecture finding its match across an ocean, until the distance between them begins to dissolve. Drawn from years of accumulated images, the work shows how photographic memory builds over time, and how the eye can find unexpected connections across the world.

Heisei Ren-Ai Exhibition

Roppongi Museum's new Heisei romance exhibition will explore the nostalgic after-school days of the past, with over 3000 displayed items.

Minato City Toy Pictures Exhibition

The Minato City Local History Museum's exhibition on omocha-e, or "Toy Pictures," will show children's artwork from the Edo and Meiji eras.

Urs Fischer, "Mirror" (2026). Installation View. Courtesy of Fergus McCaffrey

Urs Fischer: Spot the Difference

Urs Fischer’s works move between high culture and kitsch, the permanent and the fleeting, the serious and the absurd — often within the same piece. “Spot the Difference,” his first exhibition at Fergus McCaffrey Tokyo, takes its cue from the gallery itself: a finished space upstairs, an unfinished sub-basement below. The split became a way to think about the conscious and unconscious mind. Upstairs, two life-size wax self-portraits face each other through a roughly cut hole in the wall. Lit on opening day, they are slowly melting over the course of the show before being recast and begun again. Downstairs, Rorschach-like wallpaper of concrete holes and patches wraps the entire space, populated with painted bronze sculptures and drawings. Born in Zurich in 1973, Fischer lives and works in Los Angeles. The exhibition marks the first showing of his Candle portraits in Japan.

Andrew Wyeth: Boundaries or Windows

Born in 1917, Andrew Wyeth is widely considered one of America’s most beloved painters. While many artists of his time were chasing bold new movements like Abstract Expressionism and Pop Art, Wyeth went his own way; he stayed close to home, painting the people, houses and fields he knew best in rural Pennsylvania and coastal Maine. But his paintings are never just pretty pictures of the countryside. Look closely, and you’ll find something deeper — everyday moments charged with feeling, memory and a sense of life’s fragility. Wyeth had a particular fascination with windows, doors and other thresholds. These ordinary details became something more in his hands: gentle reminders of the line between the familiar and the unknown, between life and what lies beyond.

Eric Carle, Illustration for "The Very Hungry Caterpillar." Collection of the Eric and Barbara Carle Foundation. © 1969, 1987 Penguin Random House LLC.

Eric Carle: Art, Books and the Caterpillar

Few picture books have been loved by as many children as The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Created by American author Eric Carle, it has been translated into more than 70 languages and passed down through generations. At its heart is a simple but memorable message: a tiny caterpillar nibbles its way through the world and grows into a beautiful butterfly. It’s a story about hope, change and becoming who you’re meant to be. Marking the 50th anniversary of the book’s Japanese publication, this exhibition brings together around 180 works, including precious original illustrations and handmade “book dummies” that show how Carle’s ideas first took shape on paper. You’ll also see early pieces from his days as a graphic designer — the foundation for the playful, interactive picture books he would later become famous for.

Invitation from Hogwarts at Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo

The Making of Harry Potter presents “Invitation from Hogwarts,” a limited-time experience running from March 18 to September 6, 2026.

Rina Banerjee, "A woman must keep moving…" (2022). Courtesy of the artist and Perrotin.

Rina Banerjee: "You made me leave home…

Stepping into Espace Louis Vuitton Tokyo feels like entering a series of mystical, layered environments built from an extraordinary array of found objects. Indian-American artist Rina Banerjee gathers items from across the globe — such as ostrich eggs, vintage glass chandeliers, copper threads and medicinal powders — and weaves them into sculptures that feel both ancient and modern. While her work directly confronts the legacies of colonialism, she does so through a lens of humor and striking beauty, creating a space where the viewer is simultaneously charmed and challenged. This exhibition, which marks the 20th anniversary of Espace Louis Vuitton Tokyo and a decade of the Fondation’s international “Hors-les-murs” program, features 19 works that explore the fluid nature of identity. A highlight of the show is a monumental installation inspired by Jules Verne’s novel Around the World in Eighty Days, featuring a massive dome from which a cascade of objects is suspended. The exhibition also features Banerjee’s 2025 painting series, which integrates South Asian motifs and iconography to create female figures that echo the presence of Hindu goddesses.

Ron Mueck Exhibition

Ron Mueck, a contemporary artist, will hold an exhibition at the Mori Art Museum with figurative sculptures that reflect life and mortality.

10th Anniversary Okinawa Fes Milafete

Okinawa Fes Milafete will host its 10th anniversary event at Yoyogi Park, bringing Okinawan food, culture and lifestyle to Tokyo.

Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo Firefly Fantasy 2026

Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo is a premier firefly viewing location, with illuminations in a peaceful garden and a seasonal buffet.

Gotemba Kogen Tokinosumika Summer Galaxy and Firefly Den

Gotemba Kogen Tokinosumika park will host the "Summer Galaxy" and "Firefly's Den" events with fantastically illuminated summer nights.

Yomiuriland Hana Biyori Firefly Days 2026

Hana Biyori, a flower park located inside Yomiuriland theme park, will be holding a firefly viewing event called Hotaru Biyori.

Dr. Simi in Tokyo Pop-Up

Dr. Simi, a beloved character from Latin America, will make his Japan debut with an interactive experience featuring games and merchandise.

Engawa Asakusa Spring Hanami Fair

Engawa Asakusa will have a limited-time hanami fair with a curated selection of treats and drinks that perfectly complement the season.

Tamagotchi and Ocean Friends in Enoshima Aquarium Collaboration Event

Enoshima Aquarium will collaborate with Tamagotchi for an interactive experience, highlighting aquatic creatures and how to care for them.

Star Wars Day at Yokohama Minatomirai

Yokohama Minatomirai will host a special celebration for Star Wars Day and the upcoming release of the new movie "The Mandalorian and Grogu."

Esther Bunny in Cubic Plaza

Cubic Plaza Shin-Yokohama will hold a collaboration with the popular character Esther Bunny with a a pop-up store and character greetings.

KCON Japan 2026

KCON, the world's largest K-pop festival, will kick off in Japan with a three-day event celebrating Korean music, beauty, food and more.

Makara Live

Makara will make their debut at the Blue Note Place stage. Makara is inspired by Thailand's traditional music reimagined with a modern edge.

Emily King Live

Grammy-nominated singer Emily King will make her debut at Blue Note Tokyo with influences from hip-hop, soul and her silky jazz vocals.

Lage Lund Quartet with Mark Turner, Vicente Archer and Johnathan Blake

Contemporary jazz guitar master Lage Lund is making his debut leading his own contemporary jazz quartet unit.

Cory Henry Live Feat. Members of The Punk Apostles

Cory Henry, a keyboard prodigy whose album won a Grammy award for Best Roots Gospel Album, will debut at Cotton Club with The Funk Apostles.

Initial D Art Exhibition

Street racing series Initial D will have a special exhibition that reimagines Shuichi Shigeno's manga in a new context of contemporary art.

Kaichou wa Maid-Sama: Fairy Tale Day Collaboration Cafe

A pop-up cafe themed around the manga and anime Kaichou wa Maid Sama will open with food and drinks inspired by the series.

Orb: On the Movements of the Earth Exhibition

Tokyo City View observation deck will collaborate with manga "Orb: On the Movements of the Earth" with artwork, photo spots and projections.

Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon -Shining Theater Shinagawa Tokyo-

Shinagawa Prince Hotel will host a brand-new Sailor Moon theater experience with an original story and immersive effects.

BeBu's Chipotle Mango Glazed Fried Chicken Burger

The American comfort food restaurant BeBu is introducing Chipotle Mango Glazed Fried Chicken Burger for a limited time starting on May 1.

Le Pristine Presents Italian Regions: Part 2

The Italian Regions series at Le Pristine continues this May and June, turning to the sun-drenched regions of Tuscany and Liguria.

Lavender Sweet Afternoon Tea at Shinjuku Prince Hotel

Shinjuku Prince Hotel will offer a "Lavender Sweet Afternoon Tea," an elegant experience with treats inspired by flowers and seasonal colors.

Mother’s Day Celebration Brunch at The Tavern – Grill & Lounge

The Tavern – Grill & Lounge at Andaz is inviting families to celebrate Mother's and Father's Day this year with a limited-time brunch.

Tokyo Tokyo Delicious Museum 2026

Bluey Cafe in Azabudai Hills

Bluey will open its first collaboration cafe in Japan featuring photo spots, food and drinks, merchandise and a special mini exhibition. 

Kissa Monchhichi with Sunday Brunch Kichijoji

Sunday Brunch Kichijoji will collaborate with Monchhichi for a limited-time retro-themed café experience with dishes inspired by the toy.

New Tea Tasting Experience in Kyoto’s Minamiyamashiro

Guests staying at Fairfield by Marriott Kyoto Minamiyamashiro on May 23 can take part in a seasonal tea experience.

Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills Launches 'Tokyo Horizon - City Pop Experience'

Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills will be hosting "Tokyo Horizon — City Pop Experience" on May 29, part of a new three-part event series for 2026.

Niccolino Pop-Up Cafe

Niccolino, the popular gachapon toy series, will have a pop-up cafe at Collabo Index in Ikebukuro with food, drinks and merchandise.

Hilton Tokyo Odaiba's Sakura Restaurant Hosts First Japanese x Strawberry Dessert Buffet

Hilton Tokyo Odaiba's Japanese restaurant Sakura is currently hosting its inaugural Japanese x Strawberry Dessert Buffet.

Strawberry Afternoon Set (for two people)

Strawberry Afternoon Tea at ANA InterContinental Tokyo

Available until May 31, 2026, the Atrium Lounge at ANA InterContinental Tokyo presents a sumptuous Strawberry Afternoon Tea menu.

Strawberry Afternoon Tea at Gallery 11

Until the end of May, guests at Gallery 11 can experience a delightful afternoon tea set with a playful twist on a skateboard.

Rilakkuma Cafe: A Relaxing Dream Journey

To commemorate the release of a Rilakkuma cartoon, a pop-up Rilakkuma cafe will open in Tokyo, Osaka and Aichi with cute afternoon tea sets.

Tokyo DisneySea Food and Wine Festival 2026

The annual Tokyo DisneySea Food & Wine Festival will return with a wide range of limited-time gourmet items across the park.

Tour of Japan at The Oak Door

The Oak Door is offering an exclusive dinner course, bringing together premium Japanese ingredients for a dynamic evening at its steakhouse.

Botanical Pool Club's 'Sunlit Bloom 2026'

Botanical Pool Club (BPC) is currently holding "Sunlit Bloom 2026," a seasonal event to enjoy early summer, that runs until June 30.

Tokyo Matcha Time at Skytree

Tokyo Skytree will host its first-ever Tokyo Matcha Time event, where visitors can enjoy matcha tea at the observation deck. 

Forest Beer Garden at Meiji Jingu Gaien

A beloved summer tradition in Tokyo, the Forest Beer Garden at Meiji Jingu Gaien is open for its 2026 edition.

(c)Kate Shanasy

Bills' Spring-Summer Menu 2026

Bills (stylized as bills) is currently offering its Spring-Summer 2026 Menu across all eight locations in Japan.

Hilton Tokyo Odaiba's Exclusive Charcoal-Grill Terrace Dining Experience

A new outdoor charcoal-grill dining experience at Sakura , the Japanese restaurant at Hilton Tokyo Odaiba.

Le Petit Chef & Friends

ANA InterContinental Tokyo is hosting its second chapter of its immersive dining spectacle, Le Petit Chef & Friends.

New Traiteur Semi-Lunch Buffet Begins at Mesm Tokyo

The modern luxury hotel Mesm Tokyo (stylized as mesm Tokyo) is now offering a new style of semi-lunch buffet.

Il Lupino Prime Tokyo's Revamped Happy Hour Set

Il Lupino Prime Tokyo has revamped its popular Happy Hour program, extending service by one hour with last orders now at 6 p.m.

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Short Shorts Film Festival 2026

The Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia 2026, one of Asia’s largest Academy Award-accredited short film festivals, will return across Tokyo.

Pokémon Pokopia x Raku Spa Collaboration Event

Raku Spa will collaborate with Pokemon Pokopia for a collaboration event at 39 different spa locations, inspired by the popular video game.

Squid Game: The Experience

Tokyu Plaza Shibuya will host an immersive experience inspired by the Emmy Award-winning South Korean series Squid Game.