Tokyo is alive every day of the week. There’s always something to see or do, whether it’s an exhibition, gig, a pop-up shop or a seasonal limited edition item to try. Here are the best events and things to do in Tokyo during this weekend from October 11-13.
Tokyo Festivals and Outdoor Events
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 |
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 |
Tokyo Live Music and Night Life Events
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 |
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 |
Tokyo Community and Performative Events
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 |
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 |
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 05-27・・Please check the event website for each location's event time |
| Price | Free |
Tokyo Anime and Manga Events
Oshi no Ko: Shine and Shadow Exhibition
This Oshi no Ko exhibition will include an expansive display of props from the "Tokyo Blade" stage show within the anime.
| Date & Time | Sep 20-Oct 14・10:00-21:00 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | PARCO FACTORY |
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 |
Jujutsu Kaisen 0 Cafe
Experience the film "Jujutsu Kaisen 0" in an entirely different way via the this brand new collaboration cafe.
| Date & Time | Aug 29-Oct 27・10:00-22:00 |
| Price | ¥660 |
| Location | BOX café & space Q plaza Harajuku |
| More Info | Food and drinks are not included in the reservation fee and must be purchased separately |
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 |
ONE PIECE ONLY
This unique One Piece exhibit will allow fans of the series to experience never-before-seen aspects from the manga.
| Date & Time | Oct 9, 2024-May 13, 2025・10:00-18:00 |
| Price | From ¥800 |
| Location | Tachikawa Play! Museum |
Tokyo Exhibitions and Art Shows
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 |
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 |
'Most Likely, the Flames Will Destroy Themselves' Solo Exhibition by Jörgen Axelvall
Ken Nakanishi is currently presenting "Most likely, the flames will destroy themselves," a solo exhibition by artist Jörgen Axelvall.
| Date & Time | Sep 13-Oct 12・13:00-20:00 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Ken Nakahashi |
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 |
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 |
T2 Collection 'Collecting? Connecting?' Exhibition
The T2 Collection Exhibition will showcase around 35 artworks, including pieces from artists Tatsuo Miyajima, Kohei Nawa and Reijiro Wada.
| Date & Time | Oct 4, 2024-Mar 16, 2025・11:00-18:00・Enter by 17:00 |
| Price | ¥1,500 |
| Location | What Museum |
Tokyo Food and Drink Events
Tokyo Tower Highball Garden
At Tokyo Tower's Highball Garden, you can enjoy highballs accompanied with gourmet food. Pair that with either the best skyscrapers on the rooftop of the iconic red tower's Foot Town or enjoy the tower's glow from below at the Cho-ten Highball Garden.
| Date & Time | Apr 11-Oct 14・12:00~ |
| Price | ¥5800 (all-you-can-drink) |
| Location | Tokyo Tower |
Hello Kitty 50th Anniversary Cafe
Hello Kitty and her sister Mimmy are celebrating their birthday with a limited pop-up café in Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya. The café features a colorful menu of entrees, desserts and drinks with creative elements tying into Hello Kitty.
| Date & Time | Sep 13-Oct 27・・Please check the website for individual venue times |
| Price | ¥605-¥6590 |
| Location | Box Cafe & Space |
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 |
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 |
