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

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.

Monsters by Monsters: Now and Then - Pop Mart Exhibition

Pop Mart will hold an exhibition celebrating 10th years of "The Monsters," the series that includes the globally popular character Labubu.

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.

Glad We Came - Nodoka Yamaura Exhibition

UltraSuperNew Kura art gallery will host a special exhibition with pattern artist Nodoka Yamaura titled, "Glad We Came."

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.

Soup As Life Exhibition

21_21 Design Sight Gallery will host an exhibition centered around soup and the origins of food, clothing and shelter.

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.

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.

Hiroshi Sugimoto: Extinction Exhibition

The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo will host an exhibition with renowned Japanese photographer and architect Hiroshi Sugimoto.

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.

Setagaya Firefly Festival and Heron Flower Market

The Setagaya Firefly Festival and Heron Flower Market will be held on July 4 and July 5, at the Setagaya Daikan Yashiki area.

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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.  

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.

Hibiya Mid Summer 2026

Future Frequencies Festival 2026

Held at MoN Takanawa, Future Frequencies Festival 2026 is an international music festival bridging electronic music and art installations.

Minyo Crusaders Live at Cotton Club

The Minyo Crusaders, a band reimagining Japanese folk music, will return to Cotton Club to commemorate their album, "From Japan with Love." 

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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.

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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.

Solo Leveling Exhibition

The anime series "Solo Leveling" will have its first interactive exhibition, featuring recreations of iconic scenes from the series.

LaLa Manga 50th Anniversary Original Artwork Exhibition

LaLa shojo manga magazine will celebrate its 50th anniversary with an art exhibition featuring original artwork and special artist signings.

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.

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.

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.

Soirée Blanche at Grand Hyatt Tokyo

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Squid Game: The Experience

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