Here is what’s happening across Tokyo for the month of February. Check out exhibitions, festivals, events and more!
Tokyo Exhibitions and Art Shows in February
Tess Smith-Roberts Pop-Up
Known for fun and colorful illustrations, London-born and Tokyo-based artist Tess Smith-Roberts will hold a pop-up event at the Ginza Loft.
| Date & Time | Feb 1-Mar 1・11 a.m.–9 p.m.・closes at 20:00 on sundays |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Ginza Loft |
Gachagacha Exhibition in Roppongi
The Gachagacha Exhibition at the Roppongi Museum will feature over 200 capsule toy machine varieties from 13 different manufacturers.
| Date & Time | Feb 6-Mar 2・10 a.m.–8 p.m.・last admission at 19:30; exhibit closes at 17:00 on the last day (last admission at 16:30) |
| Price | adults: ¥1500, high school students: ¥1300, junior high and elementary school students: ¥1100 |
| Location | Roppongi Museum |
As the Sun Rose Exhibition
Ultra Super New’s new exhibition will display the paintings of Alejandro M. Lopez, a first hand account of the devastating Eaton Canyon fire.
| Date & Time | Feb 7-27・1:30–7 p.m.・Tuesday–Friday by appointment only, Saturday open to all, Closed on Sunday and Monday |
| Price | Free |
| Location | UltraSuperNew KURA |
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.
| Date & Time | Feb 11-May 11・10 a.m.–6 p.m.・Fri & Sat: Open Until 20:00 |
| Price | Adults: ¥2,300 | College: ¥1,500 | High School: ¥900 | Junior High & Under: Free |
| Location | The National Art Center, Tokyo |
Makoto Takahashi Forest Party Exhibition
Artspace Skygallery will host an exhibition featuring Makoto Takahashi, with over 130 original pieces and previously unpublished works.
| Date & Time | Feb 11-Mar 1・12–6 p.m. |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Artspace Skygallery |
DIG Shibuya 2026: A Technology x Art Festival in the Heart of Tokyo
DIG Shibuya 2026 returns, with three days of immersive art and technology experiences on display across Shibuya.
| Date & Time | Feb 13-15 |
| Price | Free Entry (with select programs requiring paid tickets) |
| Location | Various Locations, Shibuya |
Poshichi: The Awful Thing My Cat Did to Me Exhibition
Galerie Geek/Art will host an exhibition by the Poshichi, featuring comedic cat illustrations in the style of traditional Japanese artwork.
| Date & Time | Feb 14-Mar 8・11 a.m.–7 p.m.・Closed on Tuesdays |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Galerie Geek/Art |
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.
| Date & Time | Feb 15-Jun 7・11 a.m.–7 p.m.・Closed on Mondays |
| Price | ¥1,300–¥1,500 |
| Location | Watari-um |
Connecting with Myakumyaku Exhibition
Miraikan will be hosting a look back exhibition featuring technology from Osaka Expo that will be shown in Tokyo for the first time.
| Date & Time | Feb 18-Apr 13・10 a.m.–5 p.m.・Starts from 13:00 only on the first day, February 18 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation Japan (Miraikan) |
Robert Nava, "Song of Armor" (2025) © Robert Nava, courtesy Pace Gallery.
Robert Nava: ‘Supercharger’
Robert Nava’s first solo exhibition in Japan introduces a world where childhood imagination meets existential chaos. The exhibition showcases a new series of paintings and works on paper featuring a chimerical cast of dragons, angels and metamorphic beasts. Inspired by everything from prehistoric cave art to techno music, Nava’s style is intentionally raw — a blend of spray paint, acrylics and grease pencil — rendering scenes that feel both playful and unsettling.A graduate of Yale’s MFA program, Nava stripped away traditional academic conventions to develop a style often associated with the irreverent “bad painting” movement. Despite the seemingly chaotic application of color and graffiti-like marks, his practice is deeply rooted in a daily discipline of drawing and sketchbook invention. His works often reference classical mythology and art history, and are now held in collections at the Art Institute of Chicago and MoMA Paris.
| Date & Time | Feb 19-Apr 1・11 a.m.–7 p.m.・Open Until 18:00 on Sundays, Closed Mondays |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Pace Gallery Tokyo |
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.
| Date & Time | Feb 19-May 24・10 a.m.–6 p.m.・Fridays until 20:00 | Closed Mondays, except April 6, April 27 and May 18. |
| Price | ¥1,000–¥2,300 |
| Location | Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum |
© 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.
| Date & Time | Feb 20-May 31・11–12 a.m.・Closed Wednesdays |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Maison Hermès Le Forum |
Dai Tamagotchi 30th Anniversary Exhibition
Celebrating its 30th anniversary, the Tamagotchi Exhibition will look back at the toy's global popularity and technological development.
| Date & Time | Jan 7-Feb 2・10 a.m.–8 p.m.・Last admission is 30 minutes before closing |
| Price | ¥1800 for adults and university students, ¥1300 for high school students, ¥800 for elementary and junior high school students |
| Location | Roppongi Museum |
Kusama Yayoi, "Macaroni Coat" (1963). Mixed media, 118.5×80.3×12.0 cm. Itabashi Art Museum ©YAYOI KUSAMA
Anti-Action: Artist-Women’s Challenges and Responses in Postwar Japan
During the 1950s and 60s in Japan, female artists initially gained prominence in the avant-garde scene, supported by movements like art informel. However, the subsequent introduction of “action painting” — a style closely associated with masculine ideals of boldness and strength — led to the marginalization of women painters from critical discussion. This exhibition seeks to reinterpret modern and contemporary Japanese art history by adopting the “anti-action” perspective, presenting artists such as Yayoi Kusama, Atsuko Tanaka and Hideko Fukushima, and many others who have been traditionally overlooked in art history.
| Date & Time | Dec 16, 2025-Feb 8, 2026・10 a.m.–5 p.m.・Fri and Sat until 20:00 |
| Price | Adults ¥2,000 / College ¥1,200 |
| Location | The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo |
| More Info | includes admission fee for MOMAT Collection |
Marina Perez Simão, "Untitled / Sem Título," 2025 © Marina Perez Simão
Pace Gallery Tokyo: Marina Perez Simão & Tomie Ohtake
Brazilian artist Marina Perez Simão is holding her debut solo exhibition in Japan at Pace Tokyo, with a new series of landscape-inspired abstract paintings. Known for her vibrant, lyrical compositions that blur interior and exterior worlds, Simão’s work explores emotion, memory and place. The exhibition’s pieces are linked by the use of indigo, a deep shade with centuries of tradition in Japan. Her works are displayed in dialogue with paintings and sculptures by the late Japanese-Brazilian artist Tomie Ohtake, who she cites as a key influence. Born in Kyoto in 1913, Ohtake immigrated to Brazil in 1936, eventually becoming one of the country’s most celebrated modernists. Her works employed both organic forms and structured geometries to abstract natural landscapes and phenomena.
| Date & Time | Nov 4, 2025-Feb 11, 2026・11 a.m.–7 p.m.・Open Until 18:00 on Sun, Closed Mon. 19:00-20:00 Appointment Only |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Pace Gallery Tokyo |
Okumura Togyū, "Rabbit", Yamatane Museum of Art
Love: Japanese Paintings of Adorable Things
This winter, Yamatane Museum of Art’s diverse collection of modern and contemporary nihonga warms visitors’ hearts. The exhibition, perfect for viewing with your beloved, showcases how artists have captured the many forms of love in our lives — romance, familial love, compassion toward animals and even oshikatsu fandom. Aptly, the exhibition is titled “Itoshii” in Japanese, an adjective that encompasses various feelings of affection, tenderness and wistfulness. Among the displayed works are Kawasaki Kotora’s painting of a child dreaming of his hometown, Okumura Togyu’s portraits of rabbits and Kaburagi Kiyokata’s depictions of tragic romance.
| Date & Time | Dec 6, 2025-Feb 15, 2026・10 a.m.–5 p.m.・Closed Mondays, Except Jan 12; Closed Dec 29 - Jan 2, Jan 13 |
| Price | Adults ¥1,400 / Students ¥500 - 1,100 / Middle School and Under Free |
| Location | Yamatane Museum of Art |
Kimura Shohachi, "Shinjuku Station" (1935). Private Collection, image courtesy of Sompo Museum.
Shinjuku: The City of Modern Art
To celebrate its 50th anniversary, the Sompo Museum of Art is turning its lens toward its own backyard: Shinjuku.
| Date & Time | Jan 10-Feb 15・10 a.m.–6 p.m.・Closed Mondays unless Monday is a national holiday, in which case closed Tuesday. Fridays Open Until 20:00 |
| Price | ¥1,100-1,500 / High School and Under Free |
| Location | Sompo Museum of Art |
Edgar Degas, "The Bellelli Family" (1858-1869) Oil on Canvas, Musée d'Orsay, Paris © photo: C2RMF/Thomas Clot. From "Impressionist Interiors" Exhibition
Impressionist Interiors: Intimacy, Decoration, Modernity
While impressionism is almost synonymous with sun-drenched landscapes, this exhibition focuses on the domestic side of the movement.
| Date & Time | Oct 25, 2025-Feb 15, 2026・9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.・Closed Mondays unless Monday is a national holiday, in which case closed Tuesday, and Dec. 28–Jan.1. Fridays, Saturdays 9:30–20:00 |
| Price | Door ¥1,000-2,300 / Advance ¥900-2,100 / Junior High and under Free |
| Location | National Museum of Western Art, Tokyo |
Sam Falls, "There is Nothing You Can See That Is Not a Flower, There is Nothing You Can Think That Is Not the Moon (Bashō)". Glazed ceramic with glass in brass frame, flowers, water. 83.2 x d. 6.8 cm ©︎ Sam Falls
Sam Falls: Solo Exhibition
For his latest show at Tomio Koyama, Sam Falls is bringing the outdoors in — quite literally. Falls has spent years perfecting a “symbiotic” way of making art. Instead of using a camera to take a picture of a forest, he takes the canvas to the forest; he lays it out on the ground, scatters local plants across the surface and sprinkles them with dry pigments. Then, nature takes over: whether it’s a light morning mist in Los Angeles or a heavy rainstorm, the weather acts as the paintbrush, melting the colors around the plants to create “primary source” images that feel like ghosts of the landscape itself. This exhibition feels especially connected to Japan, featuring a new “Ikebana” series inspired by his time studying traditional flower arrangement in Tokyo. These ceramic pieces feature vase-like elements for installing fresh, local flowers that change with the seasons — which you can catch a whiff of as soon as you enter the gallery space.
| Date & Time | Jan 24-Feb 28・11 a.m.–7 p.m. |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Tomio Koyama Gallery Roppongi |
Ukiyo-e Ojisan Festival
Ota Memorial Museum of Art's exhibition themed around middle-aged men, will have over 150 works by artists including Hiroshige and Hokusai.
| Date & Time | Jan 6-Mar 1・10:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.・last admission at 17:00 |
| Price | Adults ¥1000, university and high school students ¥700, junior high school students and under: free |
| Location | Ota Memorial Museum of Art |
'Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru' Exhibition
The Machu Picchu exhibition will show over 130 artifacts from ancient Andean civilization, some being exhibited in Japan for the first time.
| Date & Time | Nov 22, 2025-Mar 1, 2026・10 a.m.–6 p.m.・Friday, Saturday and the day before a holiday: 10:00-20:00 |
| Price | ¥2800 |
| Location | Mori Arts Center Gallery |
Installation view of REINHARD PODS, "Licht Jain" (1991). Oil on canvas. Courtesy of Fergus McCaffrey Tokyo.
Reinhard Pods: Bilder 1979 - 2024
For his debut exhibition in Asia, German artist Reinhard Pods brings the grit and high-voltage energy of the 70s and 80s underground scene to Fergus McCaffrey Tokyo’s newly expanded Aoyama space. Pods’ story reads like a rock-and-roll odyssey: after studying in West Berlin, he landed in a New York loft in 1977, spending his nights at legendary clubs like CBGB’s watching the Ramones and Talking Heads. Returning to Berlin, he settled right into the heart of the Kreuzberg punk scene. This “urban expressionism” is baked into his canvases — a raw, cacophonous collision of street art, pop and abstract expressionism.After working in relative anonymity for decades, Pods’ recent work shows the kind of self-assurance that only comes from years of flying under the radar. His paintings are intentionally rough and unpolished, ditching clean conceptualism for a mix of oil paint, watercolor and even spray paint. This exhibition features 15 works spanning from 1979 to 2025, offering a rare look at an artist who influenced a generation — alongside names like Jean-Michel Basquiat and Martin Kippenberger — but chose to stay out of the spotlight.
| Date & Time | Jan 24-Mar 7・11 a.m.–7 p.m.・Closed Sundays & Mondays |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Fergus McCaffrey Tokyo |
Atelier Muji 'Listen to the Fragrance' Exhibition
Atelier Muji Ginza will hold a special exhibition about fragrance; exploring olfaction lifestyle, history, experience, editing and language.
| Date & Time | Dec 19, 2025-Mar 15, 2026・11 a.m.–9 p.m. |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Atelier Muji Ginza Gallery |
Daniel Chau, "Narrative" (2024). Courtesy of Kikuchi Biennale
Kikuchi Biennale XI: ‘The Present of Ceramics’
Held every two years since 2004, the Kikuchi Biennale is a contemporary ceramics competition dedicated to promoting the art form.
| Date & Time | Dec 13, 2025-Mar 22, 2026・11 a.m.–6 p.m.・Closed Mondays unless Monday is a national holiday, in which case closed Tuesday, and Dec. 28–Jan.1 |
| Price | ¥500–¥1,100 |
| Location | Kikuchi Kanjitsu Memorial Tomo Museum |
Roppongi Crossing 2025: What Passes Is Time. We Are Eternal.
The Roppongi Crossing series is a triennial, co-curated exhibition at the Mori Art Museum, launched in 2004 to capture the current state of Japan’s contemporary art scene. The eighth edition, featuring 21 artists and groups, explores how art can shift and diversify our sense of time — whether it be personal, geological and social. The exhibition spans a diverse range of media, from painting and video to crafts, zines and community projects. Some highlights include A.A. Murakami’s immersive installation using fog and light, Takuro Kuwata’s bold, colorful interpretations of historic ceramic techniques and Kelly Akashi’s intricate glass sculpture.
| Date & Time | Dec 3, 2025-Mar 29, 2026・10 a.m.–10 p.m.・Until 17:00 on Tue, and Dec 8 (Mon). Open until 22:00 on Dec 30 (Tue) |
| Price | Adults ¥2,000 / Over 65 ¥1,700 / Students ¥1,400 / Middle School and Under Free |
| Location | Mori Art Museum |
| More Info | on Weekends & Holidays - Adults ¥2,200 / Over 65 ¥1,900 / Students ¥1,500 |
Haikara Modern Hakama Style Exhibition
The Yayoi Museum will host an exhibition on the evolution of women's fashion through art and garments from the Meiji era to the present.
| Date & Time | Jan 3-Mar 29・10 a.m.–5 p.m.・last entry at 16:30 |
| Price | adults: ¥1200, university and high school students: ¥1000, junior high school and elementary school students: ¥500 |
| Location | Yayoi Museum |
| More Info | Closed on Mondays and on February 24 |
Title Unknown, 1950s © Estate of Shigeru Onishi, courtesy of MEM.
Onishi Shigeru: Photography and Painting
This is the first major retrospective of Onishi Shigeru (1928-1994), a mathematician who revolutionized Japan’s postwar art scene. As a researcher at Hokkaido University, he began applying his knowledge of topology — the study of shapes and spaces that remain unchanged under continuous deformations — to photography and ink painting, creating works that transcended traditional artistic boundaries. In an era dominated by realism, his photographs were intensely intricate, using multiple exposures, solarization and boiling developers to intuit the esoteric concept of “superinfinity.” The exhibition also highlights his transition into abstract ink painting during the 1950s, a period when the Informel movement — “unformed” art that favored spontaneous and intuitive abstraction over geometrical abstraction — was sweeping through Japan. Onishi’s ink compositions were discovered by Michel Tapié, the French critic who coined the term, who was struck by their undulating lines and immense power. Following major acquisitions by MoMA and acclaim around the world, the retrospective brings together over 1,000 of Onishi’s photographs and paintings, as well as mathematical manuscripts.
| Date & Time | Jan 31-Mar 29・10 a.m.–6 p.m.・Closed on Mondays, Until 20:00 on Fridays |
| Price | ¥1,100–¥1,300 |
| Location | Tokyo Station Gallery |
The Small Beauty of Taisho Romance: The World of Illustrated Envelopes Exhibition
The Takehisa Yumeji Museum will display ebu-tou illustrated envelopes, highlighting artwork of the Taisho and early Showa eras.
| Date & Time | Jan 3-Mar 29・10 a.m.–5 p.m.・last admission at 16:30 |
| Price | Adults: ¥1200 | University and high school students: ¥1000 | Junior and elementary school students: ¥500 |
| Location | Takehisa Yumeji Museum |
Hiroh Kikai, "Tamasaburo Bando in Kamikakete Sango Taisetsu (The Lover's Pledge)" (1976) © Hiroh Kikai
Hiroh Kikai Photo Exhibition: ‘Persona – Tamasaburo Bando’
Long before he became a titan of Japanese photography, Hiroh Kikai spent the better part of 1976 trailing a young kabuki actor.
| Date & Time | Jan 5-Mar 31・10 a.m.–7 p.m.・until 16:00 on March 31 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Fujifilm Square Photo History Museum |
Nils Blommér, "Meadow Elves" (1850). On display until April 12 at Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum. Image: Wikimedia Commons.
Masters of Swedish Painting from Nationalmuseum, Stockholm
This is a rare window into the Golden Age of Swedish Art (1880-1915), a transformative era when a young generation of painters moved beyond French naturalism to forge a distinct national identity. After studying abroad, these artists returned to Sweden to capture the hidden radiance of their homeland, blending realism with a lyrical, emotional depth. Focusing on themes of nature, light and the intimacy of daily life, the collection highlights the cultural roots of Nordic well-being and the unique aesthetic sensibility of Northern Europe. In collaboration with the Nationalmuseum, Stockholm, the exhibition marks the first major survey of its kind in Japan, featuring 80 works by iconic figures like Carl Larsson and August Strindberg. Visitors can expect an immersive journey through the evolution of Swedish painting, from its realistic foundations in the 1880s to the atmospheric, soulful landscapes that have recently garnered international acclaim.
| Date & Time | Jan 27-Apr 12・9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.・Closed on Mondays, except February 23. until 20:00 on Fridays |
| Price | ¥1,300–¥2,300 |
| Location | Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum |
Robert Doisneau Photography Exhibition
Robert Doisneau once famously said, “Paris is a theater where the price of admission is time wasted.” Known as the “fisherman of images,” the beloved French photographer spent his life patiently waiting for the small, unscripted dramas of everyday life to unfold before his lens. This exhibition, created with the full cooperation of his family’s atelier, brings together about 40 carefully selected prints that showcase “Doisneau Theater.” From his iconic, romantic snapshots of Paris to the suburbs where he got his start, Doisneau’s works are united by a gentle sense of humor and a love for humanity. Though he insisted throughout his life that he was not an artist, Doisneau’s influence on the history of photography is massive; he is widely considered a pioneer of humanist photography, elevating the poetry of everyday life to an art form. The collection features his recurring favorite subjects: playful children, fellow artists who defined the era and the ordinary people of Paris. Even years after his death in 1994, these images feel surprisingly fresh.
| Date & Time | Jan 30-Apr 12・11 a.m.–8 p.m. |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Art Cruise Gallery by Baycrew’s |
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.
| Date & Time | Aug 8, 2025-May 27, 2026・10 a.m.–6 p.m. |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Mikka Lirio Ichibankan |
| More Info | A separate Mikka admission fee is required for other in-house exhibits |
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.
| Date & Time | Dec 13, 2025-May 31, 2026・9 a.m.–5 p.m. |
| Price | ¥2,200 |
| Location | Pola Museum of Art |
Tokyo Festivals and Outdoor Events in February
Gostoso! Brazil Festival
Inspired by the Brazilian culture, Queens Isetan's Brazilian festival will present a festive atmosphere, food and drinks.
| Date & Time | Feb 11-24 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Various Queens Isetan stores |
Sumida Coffee Festival
The Sumida Coffee Festival will return with over 50 exhibiting shops; including home-grown roasteries, cafes and bread and sweets shops.
| Date & Time | Feb 22-23・11 a.m.–5 p.m. |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Sumida Park Breeze Plaza |
Shinjuku South Illumination 2025-2026
The Shinjuku "Minamillumi" transforms the Shinjuku South Exit area into a festive, illuminated walkway. Starting at the New South Gate, the glowing path connects Southern Terrace, Shinjuku Mylord and Takashimaya Times Square, with each location featuring its own unique lighting theme. This event offers a warm, calming escape from the city rush, showcasing Shinjuku’s softer holiday side.
| Date & Time | Nov 12, 2025-Feb 15, 2026・5–11 p.m. |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Shinjuku Southern Terrace, Shinjuku Mylord, Takashimaya Times Square |
Marunouchi Illumination 2025-2026
This elegant display features approximately 820,000 champagne-gold LED lights adorning over 340 trees along the 1.2 km stretch of Marunouchi Naka-dori and Gyoko-dori Avenue. It's a classic, sophisticated winter tradition in the upscale business district, known for its warm, refined ambiance and eco-friendly lighting.
| Date & Time | Nov 11, 2025-Feb 15, 2026・4–11 p.m.・Gyoko-dori Ave Illuminations 16:00 - 24:00, Nov 28 – Dec 25 only |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Tokyo Station area and Marunouchi-Nakadori Ave |
Yunth Midtown Ice Rink
The Yunth Midtown Ice Rink is Tokyo's largest outdoor ice skating rink and will be open from November 21 to February 23.
| Date & Time | Nov 21, 2025-Feb 23, 2026・11 a.m.–9 p.m.・closed on January 1; last entry at 20:00 |
| Price | starting at ¥1400 |
| Location | Tokyo Midtown Grass Square |
Ashigakubo Icicle Illuminations
Stretching for around 200 meters, the Ashigakubo Icicle Illuminations are a gorgeous display of winter beauty and colorful lights.
| Date & Time | Jan 8-Feb 23・5–8 p.m. |
| Price | |
| Location | Ashigakubo Icicles |
Hibiya Magic Time Illuminations 2025
The streets of Hibiya welcomes guests to experience the magic of holiday illuminations, including a special collaboration with Zootopia.
| Date & Time | Nov 13, 2025-Feb 28, 2026・4–11 p.m. |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Tokyo Midtown Hibiya Step Plaza |
Atré Ueno Panda Carnival
As Ueno Zoo’s beloved pandas prepare to return to China, the Panda Carnival will feature an exhibition, panda-themed products and menu items.
| Date & Time | Jan 2-Feb 28 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Atre Ueno |
Yebisu Garden Place Illumination 2025-2026
This spot exudes luxury and charm, highlighted by one of the world's largest Baccarat crystal chandeliers, featuring thousands of crystals and lights. The area also boasts a magnificent Christmas tree and a festive European-style market, creating an elegant holiday atmosphere.
| Date & Time | Nov 8, 2025-Mar 1, 2026・4–11 p.m.・From 17:00 on November 8 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Yebisu Garden Place |
Tokyo Skytree Town Strawberry Fair
Savor strawberry season at Tokyo Skytree Town's Strawberry Fair, with over 90 shops offering sweets, creative dishes and strawberry merch.
| Date & Time | Jan 9-Mar 1 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Tokyo Skytree Town |
Photo courtesy of PR Times and Yomiuri Land Co., Ltd. | © MOTOKO ISHII LIGHTING DESIGN
Yomiuriland Jewellumination
Yomiuriland will have its 16th season of illuminations from October 23 to April 5 with fountain shows, food and merchandise.
| Date & Time | Oct 23, 2025-Apr 5, 2026 |
| Price | ¥1800 for adults (admission only); ¥5900 for adult day pass (all-you-can-ride) |
| Location | Yomiuriland |
Tokyo Live Music and Night Life Events in February
Nels Cline Consentrik Quartet
Nels Cline, master guitarist from the rock band Wilco, will return to Blue Note Tokyo with his latest quartet project from Blue Note Records.
| Date & Time | Feb 4-5・First show: open at 17:00, start at 18:00; Second show: open at 19:45, start at 20:30 |
| Price | ¥8800 |
| Location | Blue Note Tokyo |
Avishai Cohen Quintet Live
Blue Note Tokyo will present a special residency by Avishai Cohen, one of the most influential artists in contemporary jazz, and his quintet.
| Date & Time | Feb 8-10 |
| Price | starting at ¥11800 |
| Location | Blue Note Tokyo |
| More Info | Reservations can only be made via the website |
Tomohiro Mori NY Trio
New York-based drummer Tomohiro Mori will be performing at the Cotton Club with Esteban Castro and Bar Filipowicz.
| Date & Time | Feb 10, 2026・First show: open at 17:00, start at 18:00; Second show: open at 19:45, start at 20:30 |
| Price | starting at ¥6600 |
| Location | Cotton Club |
Ole Borud Live
New York-based drummer Tomohiro Mori will be performing at the Cotton Club with Esteban Castro and Bar Filipowicz.
| Date & Time | Feb 11-13 |
| Price | starting at ¥8000 |
| Location | Cotton Club |
Marcelo Kimura Quartet: Club da Esquina
Marcelo Kimura, a guitarist and vocalist from São Paulo, Brazil will be performing at Blue Note Place centering the Clube da Esquina movement.
| Date & Time | Feb 11-12 |
| Price | starting at ¥2500 |
| Location | Blue Note Place |
| More Info | Reservations can only be made via the website |
Mardi Gras in Ebisu with Yancy, Olivia Burrell & Kei Owada
Mardi Gras will return to Blue Note Place with master pianist Yancy and vocalists Olivia Burrell and Kei Owada for a New Orleans celebration.
| Date & Time | Feb 17-18・doors open at 18:00, starts at 19:00, closes at 22:30 (last order for food at 21:00 / drinks at 22:00) |
| Price | starting at ¥2500 |
| Location | Blue Note Place |
Gilad Hekselman Trio Live
Gilad Hekselman, a priminent jazz guitarist, will be performing at Cotton Club as his first appearance in about six and a half years.
| Date & Time | Feb 23-25 |
| Price | starting at ¥8300 |
| Location | Cotton Club |
Gensuke Kanki Trio feat. Marty Holoubek
Guitarist, arranger and composer Gensuke Kanki will perform in his first trio, with Yoshiki Takahashi, Tatsuhisa Yamamoto and Marty Holoubek.
| Date & Time | Feb 26, 2026・doors open at 18:00, starts at 19:00, closes at 22:30 (last order for food at 21:00 / drinks at 22:00) |
| Price | starting at ¥2500 |
| Location | Blue Note Place |
| More Info | A minimum of one order per person is required |
Stella Cole Live
Stella Cole, one of the most talked-about young vocalists, will make her debut at Blue Note Tokyo, bringing her latest album "It’s Magic."
| Date & Time | Feb 27-28 |
| Price | starting at ¥8800 |
| Location | Blue Note Tokyo |
| More Info | Reservations can only be made via the website. |
Action Trio: David Binney, Louis Cole and Pera Krstajic
The Action Trio (David Binney, Louis Cole, Pera Krstaic) will perform in Japan for the first time with music spanning jazz, techno and rock.
| Date & Time | Jan 30-Feb 1 |
| Price | starting at ¥8500 |
| Location | Cotton Club |
Tokyo Anime and Manga Events in February
'Your Name' 10th Anniversary Makoto Shinkai Film Concert
Celebrating the 10th anniversary of 'Your Name,' the music of Makoto Shinkai's films performed live by the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra.
| Date & Time | Feb 6-7 |
| Price | ¥11000 |
| Location | Tokyo International Forum Hall A |
Chopper's Cafe One Piece Collaboration Pop-Up
One Piece's popular character Tony Tony Chopper will host a collaboration cafe inside Shibuya 109 from December 24 to February 1.
| Date & Time | Dec 24, 2025-Feb 1, 2026 |
| Price | ¥660 reservation fee |
| Location | BOX cafe & space SHIBUYA 109 |
Look Back Anime Movie Exhibition
Azabudai Hills Gallery will host a special exhibition exploring the development of Look Back, a film which has received worldwide acclaim.
| Date & Time | Jan 16-Mar 29・10 a.m.–6 p.m.・last entry at 17:30 |
| Price | ¥2500 for adults; ¥1700 for junior high school students and under. |
| Location | Azabudai Hills Gallery |
Ghost in the Shell: The Exibition
Tokyo Node will host first ever large-scale exhibition solely dedicated to Ghost in the Shell, covering nearly 30 years of the franchise.
| Date & Time | Jan 30-Apr 5・Last admission: 30 minutes before closing each day |
| Price | adults: ¥2700, high school and junior high school students: ¥1900, elementary school students: ¥1200 |
| Location | Tokyo Node Toranomon Hills |
Tokyo Food and Drink Events in February
Nature Tokyo's Valentine's Course
Nature tokyo (stylized as natuRe tokyo), is offering a limited-time Valentine's Course for both lunch and dinner until February 14.
| Date & Time | Feb 1-14・11 a.m.–11 p.m.・LO 22:30 |
| Price | ¥7,500 Lunch, ¥10,000 Dinner |
| Location | natuRe tokyo |
| More Info | Tax included |
Wakashio Shuzo and Mizunara: A Special Collaboration
This February, Mizunara, a refined bar nestled in the atmospheric streets of Kagurazaka, presents a special collaboration with Wakashio Shuzo.
| Date & Time | Feb 2-28・3 p.m.–12 a.m. |
| Price | ¥2,200 |
| Location | Mizunara |
| More Info | 10% tax will be applicable |
Le Petit Chef & Friends
ANA InterContinental Tokyo is hosting its second chapter of its immersive dining spectacle, Le Petit Chef & Friends.
| Date & Time | Feb 5, 2026-Jan 31, 2027・Times Vary. Guests are asked to arrive 15 minutes prior to the booking |
| Price | ¥15,000 (Kids Course) - ¥28,000 (Le Petit Chef Premium Menu) |
| Location | Le Petit Chef |
Maduro To Host One-Night Only Award-Winning Bartender Takeover
For one night only, the stylish jazz bar Maduro is welcoming an award-winning South Korean mixologist for an immersive tequila takeover.
| Date & Time | Feb 10, 2026・7 p.m.~ |
| Price | Music cover charges apply: ¥2,750 (table), ¥1,650 (counter) |
| Location | Maduro |
West Japan Golden Route Pop-Up at Engawa Asakusa
Running for a limited time at Engawa Asakusa, this pop-up shop brings together food, drinks and regional specialties from west Japan.
| Date & Time | Feb 20-Mar 6 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Engawa Asakusa |
Gold Bar at Edition Cocktail Festival 2026
The Gold Bar at Edition at the Tokyo Edition, Toranomon is hosting a one-day-only event, Gold Bar Cocktail Festival on February 23, 2026
| Date & Time | Feb 23, 2026・2–6:30 p.m. |
| Price | ¥13,900 (Two sessions plus free flow) |
| Location | Gold Bar at Edition |
| More Info | Includes consumption tax and service charge |
The Strings by InterContinental Tokyo - Tastes of the Mediterranean Dinner Event
The Strings by InterContinental Tokyo will host a limited-time course dinner featuring Catalan cuisine with guest chef Joaquim Soler.
| Date & Time | Feb 24-28・6–8 p.m. |
| Price | ¥9500 per person, ¥16000 with wine pairing included |
| Location | The Strings by InterContinental Tokyo, Melodia Italian Grill (26th floor) |
Kewpie Mayo Festival 2026
Kewpie Mayo Festival will make a return at Shibuya Sakura Stage in celebration of Mayonnaise Day, with food, photo spots, workshops and more.
| Date & Time | Feb 28-Mar 1・10 a.m.–5 p.m. |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Shibuya Sakura Stage |
Highball Happy Hour at The Tavern - Grill & Lounge
Experience the Highball Happy Hour at The Tavern - Grill & Lounge on the 51st floor of the hotel Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills.
| Date & Time | Jan 5-Feb 28・5–8 p.m. |
| Price | ¥990 During Happy Hour |
| Location | The Tavern - Grill & Lounge |
| More Info | Prices are inclusive of consumption tax and subject to a 15% service charge. |
Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills Launches 'The Nostalgic Soul of Tokyo Today'
Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills is launching its newest cultural stay package, “The Nostalgic Soul of Tokyo Today."
| Date & Time | Sep 22, 2025-Mar 15, 2026 |
| Price | Rates start from: ¥125,000 per room per night (excluding service charge and taxes) |
| Location | Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills |
| More Info | A minimim two-night stay is required |
Il Lupino's Strawberry Afternoon Tea Set
Il Lupino Japan is currently offering a Strawberry Afternoon Tea set featuring top-quality savory dishes and sweets.
| Date & Time | Jan 16-Apr 30・11:30 a.m.–11:30 p.m.・Last orders 22:30 |
| Price | ¥7,800 on weekdays, ¥8,800 on weekends and holidays |
| Location | Il Lupino Prime Tokyo |
| More Info | Includes one drink. Tax and service charge included |
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.
| Date & Time | Dec 27, 2025-May 31, 2026・11 a.m.–7:30 p.m.・2-hour limit. Last order 30 min before end |
| Price | ¥8,500 per person (including consumption tax and service charge) |
| Location | The Atrium Lounge at ANA InerContinental Tokyo |
| More Info | ¥9,600 with special “Strawberry Quartz” drink |
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.
| Date & Time | Jan 5-May 31・11:30 a.m.–10 p.m.・Last order 20:00 |
| Price | ¥6,000 |
| Location | Gallery 11 |
| More Info | Tax and service charge included |
Tokyo Film, Gaming and Pop Culture Events in February
Parco Game Center
In conjunction with Shibuya Games Week 2026, the Parco Game Center will open with retro consoles and software, art, merchandise and more.
| Date & Time | Feb 6-Mar 2・11 a.m.–9 p.m.・Closes at 18:00 on the last day |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Parco Museum Tokyo |
Death Stranding: Strands of Harmony World Tour
Death Stranding will have its first official world tour with live performers across 12 countries, featuring music from the video game.
| Date & Time | Feb 23-28 |
| Price | starting at ¥9000 |
| Location | Pacifico Yokohama National Convention Hall |
| More Info | for complete tour dates, please visit the website |
Cinnamoroll's Sky Blue Party
In celebration of Cinnamoroll's birthday, Sanrio will host a special party event in Ikebukuro, at the Sunshine 60 Observatory and Alpa mall.
| Date & Time | Feb 27-Mar 31・11 a.m.–9 p.m.・last admission at 20:00; 10:00-21:00 from March 20 to March 31 |
| Price | ¥700 |
| Location | Sunshine 60 Observatory Tembo Park |
Five Nights at Freddy's Cafe & Pop-Up Shop
The first-ever Five Nights at Freddy's pop-up event in Japan will open in Tree Village in Tokyo, Osaka and Fukuoka featuring a special menu.
| Date & Time | Jan 10-Feb 6・10 a.m.–9 p.m.・last order at 20:30 |
| Price | |
| Location | Tree Village |
Hollywood Masters in Photos Exhibition
The National Film Archive of Japan museum will host an exhibition on famous film directors and stars from the "Golden Age" of Hollywood.
| Date & Time | Dec 16, 2025-Mar 22, 2026・11 a.m.–6:30 p.m.・last admission at 18:00 |
| Price | adults: ¥250, university students: ¥130, free for high school students and under and guests over 65 |
| Location | National Film Archive of Japan |
Squid Game: The Experience
Tokyu Plaza Shibuya will host an immersive experience inspired by the Emmy Award-winning South Korean series Squid Game.
| Date & Time | Jan 16-Jul 20・11 a.m.–9:30 p.m. |
| Price | starting at ¥3300 |
| Location | Tokyu Plaza Shibuya |
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