As lively as ever, Japan’s capital this week hosts an array of live events, pop-up shops, exhibitions and more. Check out the best things to do in Tokyo this week.
Tokyo Exhibitions and Art Shows
Glad We Came - Nodoka Yamaura Exhibition
UltraSuperNew Kura art gallery will host a special exhibition with pattern artist Nodoka Yamaura titled, "Glad We Came."
| Date & Time | Jun 27-Jul 24・Reservations are required Tuesday-Friday, Walk-ins available on Saturday (11:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.), closed Sunday and Monday |
| Price | Free |
| Location | UltraSuperNew KURA |
| More Info | Opening reception on June 26 (6:30 p.m.) |
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.
| Date & Time | Apr 25-Jul 26・10 a.m.–6 p.m.・Closed May 7 & July 21, and on Mondays except May 4 and July 20 |
| Price | ¥1,600-¥2,300 |
| Location | Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo |
Soup As Life Exhibition
21_21 Design Sight Gallery will host an exhibition centered around soup and the origins of food, clothing and shelter.
| Date & Time | Mar 27-Aug 9・10 a.m.–7 p.m.・Last admission at 6:30 p.m. |
| Price | General: ¥1600, University students: ¥800, High school students: ¥500, Junior high school students and under: free |
| Location | 21_21 Design Sight |
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.
| Date & Time | May 29-Aug 12・Sunday to Thursday: 9:00-17:30 | Friday, Saturday and public holidays: 9:00-19:00 | Admission until 30 minutes before closing |
| Price | General: ¥2800 | University and high school students: ¥1600 | Junior high and elementary school students: ¥1000 |
| Location | The Ueno Royal Museum |
| More Info | Free admission for high school students and younger until June 30 |
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.
| Date & Time | Mar 18-Sep 6・8:30 a.m.–7 p.m. |
| Price | ¥6,300 |
| Location | Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo |
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.
| Date & Time | Mar 19-Sep 13・12–8 p.m. |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Espace Louis Vuitton Tokyo |
Hiroshi Sugimoto: Extinction Exhibition
The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo will host an exhibition with renowned Japanese photographer and architect Hiroshi Sugimoto.
| Date & Time | Jun 16-Sep 13・10 a.m.–5 p.m.・Last admission 30 minutes before closing, Fridays and Saturdays open until 8:00 p.m. |
| Price | General: ¥2300, University students: ¥1200, High school students: ¥700 |
| Location | The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo |
| More Info | Admission is free for individuals aged 15 and under, and individuals with a disability plus one companion (ID is required) |
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.
| Date & Time | Apr 29-Sep 23・10 a.m.–10 p.m.・Tuesdays: 10:00-17:00 | Open until 22:00 on May 5, August 11 and September 22 | Admission until 30 minutes before closing |
| Price | Adults: ¥2500 | University and high school students: ¥1500 | Seniors: ¥2000 | Junior high school students and under: free |
| Location | Mori Art Museum |
Tokyo Festivals and Outdoor Events
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Sanrio Puroland Neo Natsu Matsuri
Sanrio Puroland theme park's futuristic summer festival will have games, character greetings, seasonal menus and limited-edition merchandise.
| Date & Time | Jul 10-Sep 1 |
| Price | Tickets start at ¥3900 |
| Location | Sanrio Puroland |
Hibiya Mid Summer 2026
| Date & Time | Jun 26-Aug 23・1–10 p.m.・weekdays: 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (last order at 9:30 p.m.) | weekends and holidays: 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (last order at 9:30 p.m.) |
| Price | starting at ¥500 |
| Location | Tokyo Midtown Hibiya Step Plaza |
Sea Paradise Fireworks Symphony
Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise park will have a fireworks spectacle with music, and various areas to enjoy the show with food and drinks.
| Date & Time | May 30, 2026-Mar 21, 2027・Until September: show starts at 8:30 p.m. | From October onwards: show starts at 8:00 p.m. |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise |
| More Info | Premium paid seating is available |
Tokyo Live Music and Night Life Events
Future Frequencies Festival 2026
Held at MoN Takanawa, Future Frequencies Festival 2026 is an international music festival bridging electronic music and art installations.
| Date & Time | Jul 11-12・3:30 p.m.~ |
| Price | Both Days: ¥23,000 (Standing), ¥27,000 (Reserved Seats) | Day 1: ¥12,000 (Standing), ¥14,000 (Reserved Seats) | Day 2: ¥14,000 (Standing), ¥16,000 (Reserved Seats) |
| Location | MoN Takanawa: Box1000 / Box300 |
Tokyo Community and Performative Events
Danko Ichikawa (left) as Ashitaka, Kazutaro Nakamura (middle) as San and Tokizo Nakamura (right) as Lady Eboshi | Photo courtesy of Lawson Ticket
Studio Ghibli's Princess Mononoke Super Kabuki
Princess Mononoke will be adapted for the kabuki stage in Tokyo’s Shinbashi Enbujo theater starting on July 3.
| Date & Time | Jul 3-Aug 23 |
| Price | starting at ¥3000 |
| Location | Shinbashi Enbujo theater |
| More Info | Guests under 30 can purchase discounted tickets upon availability |
Tokyo Anime and Manga Events
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Ai Yazawa's Neighborhood Story x Sanrio Collaboration
Ai Yazawa's manga series Neighborhood Story will collaborate with Sanrio for a collection of merchandise available at a touring pop-up shop.
| Date & Time | Jul 10-20・11 a.m.–7 p.m.・Dates and hours vary for Osaka, Nagoya and Shibuya |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Yurakucho Marui |
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.
| Date & Time | Apr 4-Jul 31 |
| Price | starting at ¥8000 |
| Location | Shinagawa Prince Hotel Club eX |
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Jujutsu Kaisen x Haneda Airport Collaboration Event
Jujutsu Kaisen is celebrating its 5th anniversary with a collaboration at Haneda Airport, with an exclusive pop-up store and food truck.
| Date & Time | Jul 3-Aug 2・10 a.m.–7 p.m. |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Haneda Airport Garden Grand Foyer |
The Creative Origins of Mamoru Hosoda Exhibition
Creative Museum Tokyo will host a Mamoru Hosoda exhibition featuring the largest ever display of Hosoda's animation production materials.
| Date & Time | Jun 20-Aug 31・10 a.m.–6 p.m.・last entry at 5:30 p.m.; the museum will close at 8 p.m. every Friday, Saturday, the day before a public holiday and from August 11-14 |
| Price | General: ¥2500, High school students: ¥1500, elementary and junior high school students: ¥1000 |
| Location | Creative Museum Tokyo |
Tokyo Food and Drink Events
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.
| Date & Time | Apr 23-Jul 6 |
| Price | starting at ¥1800 |
| Location | Tokyo Skytree |
Pochacco Pop-Up Cafe
Sanrio's popular puppy character Pochacco will have a new pop-up cafe in Tokyo and Osaka, themed around Pochacco working as a waiter.
| Date & Time | Jul 2-Aug 16・10 a.m.–9:45 p.m. |
| Price | Reservation fee: ¥660 |
| Location | Box Cafe & Space Tokyo Soramachi Store |
Hibiya Toy Story 5 Pop-Up Cafe Stand
Celebrating the release of Disney and Pixar's Toy Story 5, Tokyo Midtown Hibiya will host a pop-up cafe stand with food and drinks.
| Date & Time | Jun 26-Aug 23・1–10 p.m.・last order at 9:30 p.m.; cafe will close at 9 p.m. (Last order 8:30 ) on August 23 |
| Price | starting at ¥990 |
| Location | Tokyo Midtown Hibiya Step Plaza |
Hilton Tokyo Lemon Beach House Sweets Buffet
Hilton Tokyo will host a summer sweets buffet, themed as the "Lemon Beach House," at the hotel's Marble Lounge with over 20 luxurious sweets.
| Date & Time | May 8-Aug 31・2:30–5 p.m. |
| Price | starting at ¥5700 for adults |
| Location | Hilton Tokyo Marble Lounge |
Soirée Blanche at Grand Hyatt Tokyo
| Date & Time | Jul 4-Sep 12・6–9:30 p.m.・Every other Saturday |
| Price | ¥17,600 |
| Location | Grand Hyatt Tokyo |
| More Info | This plan includes free-flow drinks and a buffet-style menu |
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.
| Date & Time | Apr 22-Sep 30・4:30–10 p.m.・14:00-22:30 During Summer Season. From 12:00 on weekends and holidays |
| Price | ¥4,980-¥6,980 for adults |
| Location | Meiji Jingu Gaien |
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Bills' Spring-Summer Menu 2026
Bills (stylized as bills) is currently offering its Spring-Summer 2026 Menu across all eight locations in Japan.
| Date & Time | Apr 22-Oct 1 |
| Price | |
| Location | bills Ginza |
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.
| Date & Time | May 21-Oct 25・11 a.m.–8 p.m.・Last order at 19:00 |
| Price | starting at ¥1450 |
| Location | Sunday Brunch Kichijoji |
| More Info | Reservations can only be made via the website |
Day Trip BBQ at Botanical Pool Club
Botanical Pool Club has prepared a special lunch-time-only plan where guests can enjoy a BBQ paired with original beer.
| Date & Time | Jun 8-Oct 31・1:30–4:30 p.m. |
| Price | ¥8,800 |
| Location | Botanical Pool Club |
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.
| Date & Time | Mar 29-Oct 31・Excludes May 23, 24 and October 24, 2026 |
| Price | ¥25,000 per person |
| Location | Hilton Tokyo Odaiba |
| More Info | Includes taxes and service charge |
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 |
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.
| Date & Time | Apr 1, 2026-Apr 1, 2027・11:30 a.m.–3 p.m. |
| Price | ¥7,600 |
| Location | Mesm Tokyo, Autograph Collection |
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.
| Date & Time | Apr 15, 2026-Apr 15, 2027・3–6 p.m. |
| Price | Happy Hour Set for 2: ¥4,000 (tax included) |
| Location | Il Lupino Prime Tokyo |
| More Info | Tagliata: ¥8,000, Sliders: ¥2,200 |
Tokyo Film, Gaming and Pop Culture Events
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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Updated On June 3, 2026
