Here is what’s happening across Tokyo for the month of March. Check out exhibitions, festivals, events and more!
Tokyo Exhibitions and Art Shows in March
Sakura Blooms at TeamLab Planets
This spring, several installations at teamLab Planets transform into luminous cherry blossom environments, offering a digital take on Japan’s beloved sakura season.
| Date & Time | Mar 1-Apr 30・8:30 a.m.–10 p.m. |
| Price | Varies by day |
| Location | teamLab Planets Tokyo |
Licca-chan On/Off Exhibition
Lumine Shinjuku will hold a collaborative exhibition with the Licca-chan doll, with an "on and off" concept showing relatable situations.
| Date & Time | Mar 4-31・11 a.m.–8 p.m. |
| Price | ¥2200 for adults, ¥1700 for junior high and elementary school students |
| Location | Lumine NEWoMan Shinjuku |
| More Info | Tickets will not be sold at the venue |
Creative Yoko 45th Anniversary Fair
Pet and lifestyle brand Creative Yoko will celebrate its 45th anniversary with a collaboration collection with illustrator Natsumi Teraoka.
| Date & Time | Mar 6-31 |
| Price | |
| Location | Creative Yoko stores nationwide |
Raymond Lemstra, "Personnage Fictionnel" (2026). Courtesy of Nanzuka.
Raymond Lemstra: ‘Good Looking’
“Good Looking” marks the return of Dutch artist Raymond Lemstra to Tokyo with a fresh look at his “Personnage Fictionnel” series. Now based in Seoul, Lemstra creates meticulously detailed portraits that aren’t actually of anyone at all. Instead, he uses a blend of playful distortion and technical precision to tap into our natural instinct to find human faces in abstract shapes. These characters sit in a strange middle ground — partly realistic, partly cynical, and entirely imaginary.The exhibition also serves as the debut for Lemstra’s newest paintings, which reflect his cross-cultural journey between Europe and Asia. In these works, he layers traditional Dutch oil painting techniques onto hanji (handmade Korean mulberry paper), creating a striking texture that bridges the gap between old-world craftsmanship and modern abstraction.
| Date & Time | Mar 7-Apr 4・11 a.m.–7 p.m.・Closed Sundays & Mondays |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Nanzuka Underground |
Synthetic Ancestry Exhibition
Ultra Super New Kura will present a new exhibition bridging 4K visuals and fashion through Injury and Real Parent to explore humanity and AI.
| Date & Time | Mar 13-27・11 a.m.–7 p.m.・Closed Sundays and Mondays |
| Price | Free |
| Location | UltraSuperNew Kura |
'Toh - Energized by Red Bull' Silent Shoplifting Event
TBS Radio's program Noutoh, will present an immersive challenge where participants shop inside a convenience store without making a sound.
| Date & Time | Mar 14-15・11 a.m.–7 p.m.・last admission at 18:30 |
| Price | starting at ¥1500 |
| Location | TBS Akasaka Blitz Studio |
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.
| Date & Time | Mar 16-May 13・11 a.m.–6 p.m.・Closed Sundays |
| Price | Free |
| Location | PGI Gallery |
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.
| Date & Time | Mar 17-May 10・10 a.m.–5 p.m.・Open Until 20:00 Fri & Sat, Closed Mon |
| Price | Advance ¥1,800 | Door ¥2,000 |
| Location | The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo |
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.
| Date & Time | Mar 17-Jun 7・10 a.m.–6 p.m.・Open Until 20:00 Thurs & Fri | Closed Mon |
| Price | ¥350–¥700 |
| Location | Tokyo Photographic Art Museum |
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 |
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.
| Date & Time | Mar 20-May 31・10 a.m.–8:50 p.m.・Last admission at 19:00, closed on Mondays |
| Price | starting at ¥3900 for adults |
| Location | Crevia Base Tokyo |
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.
| Date & Time | Mar 24-Jun 27・11 a.m.–7 p.m.・Closed Sundays & Mondays |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Perrotin Tokyo |
Places That Remember: A Photography Exhibition by Ben Beech
Photographer Ben Beech will host an exhibition in Koenji's Jiyucho Gallery centering around a theme of nostalgia and liminality.
| Date & Time | Mar 25-29・12:30–8 p.m.・until 18:30 on final day |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Jiyucho Gallery |
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.
| Date & Time | Mar 27-Jun 28・~8 p.m.・last entry at 19:30; The final day (June 28) is open until 17:00 (final entrance 16:30) |
| Price | adults: ¥2600, seniors: ¥2500, university and high school students: ¥1800, junior high school students and under: ¥800, |
| Location | Warehouse Terrada |
| More Info | Guests who present a disability certificate can get a discounted ticket |
'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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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) |
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 |
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 |
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 |
© 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 |
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 |
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 |
Tokyo Festivals and Outdoor Events in March
Tokyo Vintage Fashion Week
Tokyo Vintage Fashion Week will promote vintage clothing and sustainable efforts, featuring fashion shows and a secondhand market.
| Date & Time | Mar 13-15 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Shinjuku Sumitomo Building Triangle Plaza |
St. Patrick’s Day Parade Motomachi 2026
The 20th St. Patrick’s Day Parade is taking place again along the 600-meter-long Motomachi shopping street in Yokohama.
| Date & Time | Mar 14, 2026・12:30 p.m.~ |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Motomachi Shopping Street |
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.
| Date & Time | Mar 14-May 17・~5 p.m.・ticket sales until 16:00 |
| Price | Adults: ¥2800 yen | High school students: ¥1800 yen | Elementary and junior high school students: ¥1300 | Infants (3 years and older): ¥900 |
| Location | Enoshima Aquarium |
Festival of Francophonie 2026
The Tokyo French-Japanese Institute invites visitors to come experience Francophonie culture, with workshops, exhibitions and performances.
| Date & Time | Mar 15, 2026・12–6 p.m. |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Tokyo French-Japanese Institute |
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 |
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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 March
HVEN 2nd Anniversary Events: Osunlade and Coucou Chloe
HVEN will celebrate its second anniversary with a two-day program with DonJulio free flow service, international guests and local artists.
| Date & Time | Mar 6-7・9 p.m.~・event closes at 5:00 the next morning |
| Price | ¥5000 |
| Location | HVEN |
Beatink Listening Space: Silence Is Golden
A must-visit for audiophiles, the Beatink Listening Space returns to Shibuya's Miyashita Park for two days: March 6-7, 2026.
| Date & Time | Mar 6-7・7:30–10 p.m. |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Miyashita Park South 1F Park in Park |
Jin Oki and Daisuke Suzuki Guitar Concert With Dozan Fujiwara
Three leading musicians come together for a one-night performance at Yamaha Hall: Jin Oki, Daisuke Suzuki and Dozan Fujiwara on shakuhachi.
| Date & Time | Mar 6, 2026・7–8:45 p.m.・Doors open at 18:30 |
| Price | ¥6,000 |
| Location | Yamaha Hall |
Takuro Okada Sextet Plays "Konoma" Live
Songwriter, guitarist and producer Takuro Okada will perform his new album Konoma, his first appearance in two years live at Cotton Club.
| Date & Time | Mar 18, 2026・First show: open at 17:00, start at 18:00; Second show: open at 19:45, start at 20:30 |
| Price | starting at ¥6000 |
| Location | Cotton Club |
Saki Ozawa Trio Featuring Takashi Sugawa & Gerald Painia
Saki Ozawa will present spring-inspired jazz standards and original compositions at Blue Note Place with Takashi Sugawa and Gerald Painia.
| Date & Time | Mar 19, 2026・Open at 18:00, start at 19:00 |
| Price | starting at ¥2500 |
| Location | Blue Note Place |
Steve Smith & Vital Information Live feat. Manuel Valera & Janek Gwizdala
Steve Smith's Japan tour is finally coming after six years, performing popular songs with his jazz fusion band, Vital Information.
| Date & Time | Mar 19, 2026・First show: open at 17:00, start at 18:00; Second show: open at 19:45, start at 20:30 |
| Price | starting at ¥9000 |
| Location | Blue Note Tokyo |
Pokemon feat. Hatsune Miku Voltage Live Concert
Pokemon and Hatsune Miku will have a concert inspired by the 18 types of Pokemon. PokeMiku Live samples sounds from the Pokemon video games.
| Date & Time | Mar 20-22 |
| Price | starting at ¥8900 |
| Location | LaLa Arena Tokyo Bay |
Quiet Underground: Energy, Sound and Time
A Night of experimental music and performance art in Harajuku's newest basement space, curated by music label Beatink.
| Date & Time | Mar 21, 2026・6–10 p.m. |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Harajuku Quest B1F, The Hall & The Tunnel |
Miyuna Live: Echo
Singer-songwriter, rising star and recent "Sing! Asia" champion Miyuna will recreate her overseas tour for one night only at Blue Note place.
| Date & Time | Mar 23, 2026・First show: open at 18:00, start at 18:45; Second show: open at 20:15, start at 21:00 |
| Price | starting at ¥6500 |
| Location | Blue Note Place |
Sarah McKenzie Live
Pianist and singer-songwriter Sarah McKenzie will return to Blue Note Tokyo with her crystalline vocals and elegant piano style.
| Date & Time | Mar 27-28 |
| Price | starting at ¥8800 |
| Location | Blue Note Tokyo |
Shibuya109 x Katseye Spring Campaign and Pop-Up Shop
Shibuya109 department store will be hosting "Shibuya109 x Katseye Spring Campaign," a collaboration with the global girl group Katseye.
| Date & Time | Mar 27-Apr 5 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Shibuya109 |
Himi Live
Singer-songwriter HIMI will perform at Blue Note Place with exceptional jazz musicians and a distinct musical vision rooted in R&B and soul.
| Date & Time | Mar 28-29 |
| Price | starting at ¥2500 |
| Location | Blue Note Place |
Lucky Tapes Live
Lucky Tapes, the solo project of Kai Takahashi, will be making a comeback at Cotton Club after three years to celebrate its 10th anniversary.
| Date & Time | Mar 29, 2026・First show: open at 15:30, start at 16:30; Second show: open at 18:30, start at 19:30 |
| Price | starting at ¥7700 |
| Location | Cotton Club |
John Lloyd Young Live
John Lloyd Young, winner of the 2006 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical in "Jersey Boys," is making his Japan debut at Cotton Club.
| Date & Time | Mar 30-Apr 1・First show: open at 17:00, start at 18:00; Second show: open at 19:45, start at 20:30 |
| Price | starting at ¥9800 |
| Location | Cotton Club |
Mohini Dey Live
India’s leading bassist, Mohini Dey, recognized as a “Top 10 Bassists of the 21st Century,” will make her Blue Note Tokyo debut.
| Date & Time | Mar 31-Apr 1・First show: open at 17:00, start at 18:00; Second show: open at 19:45, start at 20:30 |
| Price | starting at ¥8800 |
| Location | Blue Note Tokyo |
Tokyo Anime and Manga Events in March
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.
| Date & Time | Mar 19-May 24・11 a.m.–8 p.m. |
| Price | Reservation fee: ¥330 |
| Location | Hakusensha Cafe |
Anime Japan 2026
Anime Japan, one of the biggest anime events, will return at Tokyo Big Sight with stage shows, exhibitors, cosplayers and various activities.
| Date & Time | Mar 28-29・~5 p.m.・Last admission 16:30 |
| Price | starting at ¥2500 |
| Location | Tokyo Big Sight |
| More Info | Free for children under 12 years old |
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 March
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.
| Date & Time | Mar 1-May 17・3:30–5 p.m. |
| Price | ¥4,500 per person. ¥3,000 for elementary students. ¥1,500 for preschoolers |
| Location | Sakura |
| More Info | Includes taxes and service charge |
The Tavern - Grill & Lounge High Up - Highball Happy Hour
In March and April, The Tavern - Grill & Lounge's Highball Happy Hour features the Sakura Mojito Highball and the Strawberry Sangria Highball.
| Date & Time | Mar 1-Apr 30・5–8 p.m. |
| Price | ¥990 |
| Location | The Tavern - Grill & Lounge |
The Tavern - Grill & Lounge Sakura Strawberry Afternoon Tea
Starting in March, a Sakura Strawberry Afternoon Tea course, featuring a seasonal menu inspired by cherry blossoms in bloom.
| Date & Time | Mar 1-Apr 30・12–5 p.m.・First Seating: 12:00-14:00 Second Seating: 15:00-17:00 |
| Price | ¥7,800 |
| Location | The Tavern - Grill & Lounge |
Chinaroom Hosts Renowned Hangzhou Chef Jimmy Wei
Guests at Chinaroom in Grand Hyatt Tokyo can experience the authentic flavors of Hangzhou cuisine from award-winning guest chef, Jimmy Wei
| Date & Time | Mar 11-14・11:30 a.m.–8:30 p.m.・Lunch 11:30-14:30, Dinner 17:30-20:30 |
| Price | ¥8,800-¥17,600 |
| Location | Chinaroom |
| More Info | Price includes tax, excludes service charge |
Nandemo Ikimono Nori Onigiri Pop-Up Shop
The Nandemo Ikimono Nori Onigiri Shop will return with adorable rice balls inspired by the popular character.
| Date & Time | Mar 13-Apr 12・11 a.m.–8 p.m.・On the last day, rice ball sales will end at 15:00 and merchandise at 17:00 |
| Price | starting at ¥990 |
| Location | Yurakucho Marui |
NY Steakhouse & California Lounge Launch at Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo
From March 18, Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo introduces two new dinner concepts: a New York–style steakhouse and a California-inspired lounge.
| Date & Time | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Price | Course menus start from ¥13,500 |
| Location | District Brasserie, Bar & Lounge (2F, Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo) |
Hanami at Bills
Bills, the all-day dining restaurant from Sydney, Australia, is holding a spring-exclusive event, “Hanami at Bills.”
| Date & Time | Mar 24-Apr 21 |
| Price | Shokupan French Toast with cherry compote, mascarpone and pistachio: ¥2,200 |
| Location | bills Ginza |
| More Info | Oolong Tea and Cherry Bundt Cake: ¥700, Hibiscus Spritz - hibiscus, rosehip tea, lime and soda: ¥1,100 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Tokyo Film, Gaming and Pop Culture Events in March
Disney Twisted Wonderland Seasonal Memories Exhibition
The Roppongi Museum will host an exhibition featuring the popular mobile game "Disney Twisted Wonderland" with production art and costumes.
| Date & Time | Mar 6-29・10 a.m.–8 p.m.・last admission at 19:30 |
| Price | adults: ¥1800, high school students: ¥1500, junior high and elementary school students: ¥1000 |
| Location | Roppongi Museum |
Biohazard 30th Anniversary Concerts: Symphony of Legacy
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of Resident Evil, special live orchestral concerts will play classic songs from the horror series.
| Date & Time | Mar 7-8 |
| Price | starting at ¥10,000 |
| Location | Omiya Sonic City Hall |
| More Info | Preschool children will not be admitted |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
