Here is what’s happening across Tokyo for the month of November. Check out exhibitions, festivals, events and more!
Tokyo Exhibitions and Art Shows in November
ṢỌLÁ OLÚLÒDE, "In the Secret Garden of Our Love", 2025. Dye, indigo, batik, wax, ink, pastel and charcoal on canvas, 120 x 150 cm. © Ṣọlá Olúlòde.
Group Exhibition ‘The Clearing’: Artists from the African Diaspora
Curated by Ekow Eshun for space Un, “The Clearing” is an exhibition of paintings by contemporary artists from the African diaspora that explores themes of kinship, connection and collective memory. Drawing inspiration from a scene in Toni Morrison’s novel Beloved, in which Black townsfolk meet in a forest clearing for mutual support, the show meditates on communal gathering as an act of resistance, restoration and creation. The exhibition aims to present Black subjectivity as expansive and sovereign, and celebrate the full emotional and spiritual complexity of Black life through sanctuaries of quiet power. The artists represented include Nengi Omuku, Sola Olulode, Okiki Akinfe, Arthur Timothy and Kwesi Botchway.
| Date & Time | Nov 03-Dec 26・12:00-19:00・Closed Mon & Tue |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Space Un Tokyo |
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・11:00-19:00・Open Until 18:00 on Sun, Closed Mon. 19:00-20:00 Appointment Only |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Pace Gallery Tokyo |
MOON KYUNGWON and JEON JOONHO, "To Build a Fire_This is me", 2024. Black stone, stainless steel, 81 x 75 x 64 cm. Courtesy SCAI The Bathhouse.
Moon Kyungwon & Jeong Joonho: News from Nowhere
Korean artist duo Moon Kyungwon & Jeon Joonho are presenting their multidisciplinary project, “News from Nowhere,” across two concurrent exhibitions at SCAI The Bathhouse and SCAI Piramide. The shows center on the new moving image installation, Phantom Garden (2024-2025), which explores a “critical dystopia” where the seasons of spring and autumn have disappeared. Visitors will also see paintings by Moon, sculptures by Jeon and the cast aluminum installation Prosperos Botanica (2025).
| Date & Time | Nov 5, 2025-Jan 31, 2026・12:00-18:00・Closed Sun, Mon, Dec 20-Jan 12. Open Nov 9 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | SCAI The Bathhouse |
RIKAKO KAWAUCHI, "Time to feed the milk, time to become a tiger", 2023. Oil on canvas, 130.3 x 162 cm. © Rikako Kawauchi, courtesy the artist and Waitingroom.
Rikako Kawauchi: Humans and Tigers
Rikako Kawauchi’s artistic inquiry often centers on the body, viewed through themes of food and eating. Drawing upon South American and African myths as metaphors, she explores binaries such as body and mind, self and other. Working across diverse media — including painting, drawing, neon and marble — Kawauchi’s practice is consistently defined by the “line,” which she uses to vividly reveal both physical and spiritual states. Her expressive brushwork captures the body’s movements and emotions with a sense of immediacy and speed. For this specific exhibition, Kawauchi focuses on the core duality expressed in the title, presenting a new body of work that deeply investigates the complex relationship between animals and humans.
| Date & Time | Nov 05-Dec 21・12:00-19:00・Closed Mon & Tue. Open Until 17:00 on Sun |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Waitingroom |
Art Week Tokyo 2025
Fast becoming an essential annual fixture on Japan’s arts calendar, Art Week Tokyo (AWT) is returning this year from November 5 to 9. Aiming to showcase the creativity and diversity of the capital’s contemporary art scene, Art Week Tokyo unites more than 50 of the city’s major museums, commercial galleries and independent art spaces via the free AWT Bus system, which links all participating venues.
| Date & Time | Nov 05-09 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Across Tokyo |
| More Info | admission to participating museums and AWT Focus are ticketed |
View of the exhibition "The In-Between" at Perrotin Tokyo. Photo by Osamu Sakamoto. Courtesy of the artist and Perrotin.
Lee Bae: The In-Between
Born in 1956 in Cheongdo, South Korea, Lee Bae is currently based in Paris and Seoul. Lee is known for his monochromatic, yet immersive exploration of blackness; inspired by charcoal as a metaphor for the cycle of life, his sculptures and pictorial works have used both raw charcoal, carbon black (a substance close to soot) and charcoal ink. This November, his solo exhibition at Perrotin will display his new series of bronze sculptures titled Brushstrokes, and a poetic video performance The In-Between — which depicts the artist in motion in a Korean rice paddy.
| Date & Time | Nov 05-Dec 27・11:00-19:00・Closed Sun & Mon |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Perrotin Tokyo |
"Blue Circle," 2025, Oil on canvas, φ1000mm ©YEYE
YEYE: Telepathy
If you’re on the right side of Instagram, you’ve definitely seen Korean artist YEYE’s adorable paintings of her fluffy white dog. Named Moonge, the dog — known for its many charming expressions — spent 15 years by the artist’s side. YEYE’s humorous, heartwarming works have touched the hearts of fans around the world.
| Date & Time | Nov 05-Dec 06・11:00-19:00・Closed Sun & Mon, Except Nov 9 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Kaikai Kiki Gallery |
Marc Chagall, “Amoureux au bouquet de fleurs ou Les Amoureux aux fleurs”. courtesy of galerie taménaga
Marc Chagall: 40 Years in Remembrance
Marking the 40th anniversary of Marc Chagall’s passing, the exhibition displays the Russian-French painter’s enchanting, dreamlike works. Chagall’s oeuvre — celebrated for its spiritual optimism and poetic beauty — often drew from Jewish folklore, featuring recurring motifs such as floating lovers, musicians, angels and farm animals. The show has a particular focus on the bouquet as a motif; for Chagall, flowers were symbolic of love, happiness, remembrance and life itself. It’s a rare opportunity to see approximately thirty timeless works by one of the most beloved modernist artists of all time.
| Date & Time | Nov 08-Dec 07・11:00-19:00・Open 11:00-17:00 on Sundays |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Galerie Taménaga |
Imagine Noh: Legends and Laughter On Stage
Imagine Noh is an official guided experience with certified hosts and presentations for an accessible way to enjoy Kyoto's traditional arts.
| Date & Time | Nov 12-Dec 04・17:30-19:00 |
| Price | starting at ¥18000 for A-tier seats, ¥5,000 for ages 18-25, free for children ages 6-17 |
| Location | Kyoto Kanze Noh Theater and The Kongo Noh Theatre |
Tokyo Poetry Week
The inaugural Tokyo Poetry Week connects the city's thriving creative communities across four events through poetry.
| Date & Time | Nov 12-20 |
| Price | ¥3,000 for the Tokyo Poetry Journal Vol. 17 Launch Party |
Mystery at the Grooms Hermès Horse Hunt
Luxury design house Hermès will host an immersive and playful mystery-solving event at Toranomon Hills Station Tower inside Tokyo Node.
| Date & Time | Nov 14-24・Experience lasts approximately 70 minutes |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Tokyo Node Toranomon Hills Station Tower |
| More Info | Advance registration is required |
Ueno Artists Project 2025: Embroidery – Expression of Life from the Rhythm of a Needle
The Ueno Artist Project is an annual event that spotlights focused themes in artistic expression. This year, the ninth edition steps away from traditional canvases to celebrate the art of the stitch — the profound beauty of embroidery and needlework. More than just a craft, working with needle and thread is a deeply meditative process, bringing peace, focus and inner liberation for artists for centuries across cultures. The show traces this lineage by featuring five artists whose careers span the early 20th century to the present: Toshitaro Hirano, who innovated traditional techniques; Megumi Onoe, who created vibrant, painting-like works with yarn; Mika Okada, who freely embroiders memories of landscapes and films; Yohei Fusegi, who uses daily stitching to portray internal time; and Mari Mochizuki, who felt a deep bond with the Indian Kantha tradition.
| Date & Time | Nov 18, 2025-Jan 8, 2026・09:30-17:30・Fri 9:30 – 20:00 |
| Price | General ¥800 / Over 65+ ¥500 |
| Location | Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum |
'Imagining the Magic' Tokyo Disney Resort Photography Project
Tokyo Disney Resort will hold a free exhibition at Fujifilm Square featuring photographer Mika Ninagawa, and various Disney characters.
| Date & Time | Nov 21-Dec 18・10:00-19:00・final day until 14:00, last entry 10 minutes before closing |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Fujifilm Square |
'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・10:00-18:00・Friday, Saturday and the day before a holiday: 10:00-20:00 |
| Price | ¥2800 |
| Location | Mori Arts Center Gallery |
Kobayashi Tokusaburo: A Retrospective
The first major retrospective dedicated to the Taisho and early Showa-era painter Kobayashi Tokusaburo reveals the extent of his contribution to Japan’s art world. Initially gaining attention within Fyuzan-kai (Fusain Society) — the first group to break away from traditional academic art, influenced by European movements like Post-Impressionism and Fauvism — he earned the nickname “Sardine Tokusaburo” for his striking paintings of fish. Tokusaburo’s characteristic voice shines most in intimate, unassuming depictions of daily life, often using his own children as models. The exhibition traces his artistic achievements through approximately 300 works and archival materials, and shows his contributions to popular culture at the time.
| Date & Time | Nov 22, 2025-Jan 18, 2026・10:00-18:00・20:00 on Fri, Last Admission 30 min before closing |
| Price | Adults ¥1,300 / Students ¥1,100 / Middle School and Under Free |
| Location | Tokyo Station Gallery |
©2025 Kozo Miyoshi/Vacant
A Long Interview with Kozo Miyoshi
Photographer Kozo Miyoshi, known for his quiet, reverent inquiry into the world over a career spanning more than fifty years, is presenting his first solo exhibition in more than a decade. Miyoshi’s work is characterized by its subtle rendering of light, shadow and stillness, capturing landscape and people with a sense of purity and openness. The show features prints selected from his new photobook, "A Long Interview with Kozo Miyoshi." It’s a rare chance to see works printed by the artist’s own hand using ultra-large analog negatives.
| Date & Time | Nov 28-Dec 22・13:00-18:00・Open Fri-Mon, Closing 17:00 on Nov 28 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Vacant/Centre |
A Super Nice Night, in Tokyo Gallery Event
Super Nice Clothing will collaborate with the Tokyo street photographer Nuts Tokyo with a unique and limited gallery experience.
| Date & Time | Nov 29, 2025・14:00-22:00 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | N4 Studio |
The Architecture of Sou Fujimoto: Primordial Future Forest
The Mori Art Museum will be exhibiting "The Architecture of Sou Fujimoto: Primordial Future Forest," a comprehensive overview of projects from architect Sou Fujimoto's design journey.
| Date & Time | Jul 02-Nov 09・10:00-22:00・10:00-17:00 on Tuesdays, Open until 22:00 on September 23 |
| Price | ¥2300 for adults, ¥2000 for seniors, ¥1400 for university/high school students, free for children |
| Location | Mori Art Museum |
| More Info | admission price varies on weekends and holidays, online tickets are discounted |
DESIGNART TOKYO 2025
DESIGNART TOKYO 2025 runs from Oct 31 to Nov 9, showcasing creativity in design and art. Featuring global talents, exhibitions citywide, and the DESIGNART GALLERY in Shibuya.
| Date & Time | Oct 31-Nov 09 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | MEDIA DEPARTMENT TOKYO |
Horror Exhibition: The World of Film Art
With the theme of Japan in the 1970s and 1980s, this exhibition shows the art of Japanese horror films through interactive eerie displays.
| Date & Time | Oct 11-Nov 09・11:00-21:00・Last admission 30 minutes before closing; open until 18:00 on November 9 |
| Price | Advance tickets: ¥2200 (adults), ¥1700 (high school and younger); Same-day tickets: ¥2400 (adults), ¥1900 (high school and younger) |
| Location | Tokyo Solamachi |
CHIM↑POM, "Build-Burger", 2016. 3 floors, office supplies, air conditioner, furniture, carpet, mixed media. Courtesy the artist and Anomaly.
Chim↑Pom from Smappa!Group: A Hole in a Hole in a Hole
Chim↑Pom from Smappa!Group’s “A Hole within a Hole within a Hole” extends the collective’s practice of intervening in societal issues with both urgency and humor. The exhibition revolves around the concept of the “hole”— ranging from urban infrastructure like manholes to macroscopic space debris — as a multilayered metaphor for wreckage, absence and invisibility, prompting a critical re-examination of things society tries to discard or forget. By spotlighting these unseen domains, Chim↑Pom challenges conventional urban order and space.The artist collective Chim↑Pom was established in Tokyo in 2005, and consists of Ryuta Ushiro, Yasutaka Hayashi, Ellie, Masataka Okada and Toshinori Mizuno.
| Date & Time | Oct 11-Nov 09・12:00-18:00・Closed Sun & Mon. Open Nov 9 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Anomaly |
Japan Mobility Show
The 2025 Japan Mobility Show is a festival of innovation. From cars to bikes and futuristic concepts, guests can explore new technology.
| Date & Time | Oct 30-Nov 09 |
| Price | starting at ¥1500 |
| Location | Tokyo Big Sight |
Graphical Tokyo at Tokyo Parco
Parco and R11R's 4th art project will feature over 200 artists showcasing a diverse range of illustration and graphic design styles.
| Date & Time | Oct 10-Nov 10 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Ikebukuro Parco |
Issey Miyake: Folded Forms, Formed Reflections Exhibition
Issey Miyake's Folded Forms, Formed Reflections exhibition displays the craftsmanship folding techniques used by the fashion brand.
| Date & Time | Sep 01-Nov 11 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | ISSEY MIYAKE GINZA / 445 |
This is Kabuki Exhibition
This is Kabuki, hosted at Kabukiza, invites guests to step inside the rich world of kabuki with elaborate stage sets, costumes and props.
| Date & Time | Oct 01-Nov 16・11:30-19:00・last admission at 18:30 |
| Price | ¥700 online, ¥1000 same-day at the counter, free for preschool children |
| Location | Kabukiza Gallery |
PHUNG-TIEN PHAN, "Volkswagen 6", 2025. Sculpture, wood, lacquer, miniature furniture, coffee machine, kitchen towel, glass, bulb, rice, incense sticks, live flowers, 97 x 42 x 42 cm. Courtesy Misako & Rosen.
Phung-Tien Phan: Full of Debt
Vietnamese-German artist Phung-Tien Phan, known for her sculptures and video works that incorporate everyday objects and cultural icons, is holding her first solo exhibition in Japan. Her art is characterized by a charming lo-fi sensibility and satirical humor, lending a light touch to explorations of profound, universal themes such as gender stereotypes, diasporic family history, generational memory, youth and the nature of labor in art.
| Date & Time | Oct 18-Nov 16・12:00-18:00・Closed Mon & Tue |
| Price | Free |
| Location | misako & rosen |
Yuriko Asano, From "Continuous Land Bears Fruit," 2025 © Yuriko Asano, courtesy of SNOW Contemporary
Yuriko Asano: Fruits of the Earth
Yuriko Asano is a rising artist known for her intricate botanical paintings, and her exploration of food culture and regional traditions, encountered through her travels. “Fruits of the Earth” features 13 new paintings and a large ceramic plate inspired by her recent fieldwork and artist-in-residence period in the Seto region, a pottery-producing area with over a thousand years of history.
| Date & Time | Oct 17-Nov 22・13:00-19:00・Closed Sun, Mon, Tue |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Snow Contemporary |
Aki Sasamoto's Life Laboratory
Explore Aki Sasamoto's 20-year journey in Laboratory, blending sculpture, performance and video at the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo.
| Date & Time | Aug 23-Nov 24・10:00-18:00・Last entry 30 minutes before closing |
| Price | ¥1500 |
| Location | Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo |
| More Info | Discounts for students |
Yebisu Bijinga Exhibition ft. Hirohiko Araki
Celebrating 135 years, Yebisu Beer is holding a special exhibition in collaboration with JoJo's Bizarre Adventure artist Hirohiko Araki.
| Date & Time | Sep 10-Nov 30・12:00-20:00・Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays: 11:00-19:00 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Yebisu Brewery Tokyo |
A Nihonga Pilgrimage 2025
This marks Yamatane Museum of Art’s second “Nihonga Pilgrimage” exhibition, following its 2023 predecessor, which paid homage to places of deep artistic significance through nihonga paintings and photographs. The second installment expands its focus beyond Japan to include global locations, including works like Takeuchi Seiho’s Spring Breeze in a Castle Town, depicting a riverside view in Suzhou, China, Hirayama Ikuo’s Tower Bridge in Mist in London, and Hiroshi Senju’s The Pyramid.
| Date & Time | Oct 04-Nov 30・10:00-17:00・Last Entry 16:30, Closed Mon, except Nov 24. Closed Nov 25 |
| Price | Adults ¥1,400 / College ¥1,100 / Younger Free |
| Location | Yamatane Museum of Art |
| More Info | Disability ID holders and one accompanying person: ¥1,200 each |
Tokihiro Sato, "Photo-Respiration: City Scape #22", 1988. Archival pigment print, 130.7 x 103.5 cm. © Tokihiro Sato, courtesy Poetic Scape.
Tokihiro Sato: Photo-Respiration – City Scape
Photographer Tokihiro Sato uses specialized techniques like pinhole cameras, the camera obscura and long exposure to explore themes of light, time, space and the body, pushing the boundaries of photographic expression.This exhibition showcases works from his signature Photo-Respiration series, focusing on the “City Scape” images created within urban and architectural environments. By tracing trails with a penlight in the dark, or reflecting sunlight with mirrors, Sato crafts tangible traces of time.
| Date & Time | Oct 27-Dec 07・13:00-18:00・Nov 7-9 Open from 10:00, Closed Mon, Tue and Nov 29 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Poetic Scape |
Prism of the Real: Making Art in Japan
The Prism of the Real exhibition at the National Art Center Tokyo examines and showcases more than 50 artists from Japan and abroad, looking at both art that emerged from Japan and how Japanese culture has inspired the world between 1989 and 2010.
| Date & Time | Sep 03-Dec 08・10:00-18:00・last admission 30 minutes before closing, Fridays and Saturdays from 10:00-20:00, closed on Tuesdays and September 24 |
| Price | ¥2000 for adults, ¥1000 for university students, ¥500 for high school students |
| Location | National Art Center Tokyo |
| More Info | Junior high school students or younger are free, guests with disabilities (plus one assistant) will be admitted for free upon presenting ID |
Thomas Ruff, "Substrat 41 III," 2009, courtesy of Gallery Koyanagi
Thomas Ruff Solo Exhibition: Two of Each
Experimental German photographer Thomas Ruff will hold a much-anticipated solo exhibition “Two of Each” at Gallery Koyanagi starting this October. As the name of the exhibition suggests, two pieces from each of his representative series — “Substrate,” “negatives,” “flower.s” and “untitled#” — will be shown.
| Date & Time | Oct 18-Dec 13・12:00-19:00・10:00~18:00 from Nov 7 – 9 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Gallery Koyanagi |
| More Info | Closed on Sundays, Mondays, National Holidays (open on Sun, Nov 9) |
Sweets in Everyday Life Exhibition
The Minato City Local History Museum will host a special exhibition on the evolution of confectioneries in Japan.
| Date & Time | Oct 18-Dec 14・~17:00・until 20:00 PM on Saturdays, last admission 30 minutes before closing |
| Price | ¥400 for adults, ¥200 for high school, junior high and elementary students |
| Location | Minato City Local History Museum |
Bvlgari Kaleidos: Colors, Cultures and Crafts
Luxury brand Bvlgari will hold its largest exhibition in Japan with over 350 pieces, including jewelry and contemporary art.
| Date & Time | Sep 17-Dec 15・10:00-18:00・last admission 30 minutes before closing, closed on tuesdays and on september 24 |
| Price | ¥2300 for adults, ¥1000 for university students, ¥500 for high school students |
| Location | national art center tokyo |
Viennese Style: Biedermeier through Fin de Siècle
Delving into two of Vienna’s most generative and beautiful artistic eras — the Biedermeier era (early 19th century) and the fin de siècle (turn of the 20th century) — this exhibition showcases everything from furniture and silverware to ornaments and jewelry. It’s a great introduction to the essence of the modern “Viennese Style”: a unique blend of geometric functionalism and richly decorative, fantastical expressions by artists like Gustav Klimt. Advance reservations are required, but admission fees are to be paid at the entrance.
| Date & Time | Oct 04-Dec 17・10:00-18:00・Closed Wed, Last Entry 17:30. Reservations Required |
| Price | Adults ¥1,500 / Over 65 ¥1,400 / Students ¥1,000 / Middle School and Under Free |
| Location | Panasonic Shiodome Museum of Art |
| More Info | Admission is free for disability passbook holders and up to one accompanying adult. |
EIKI MORI, "Untitled" from Moonbow Flags, 2025. C-print, 21 x 32 cm. © Eiki Mori, courtesy the artist and Ken Nakahashi.
Eiki Mori: Moonbow Flags
Eiki Mori’s new series, “Moonbow Flags,” is his first solo exhibition in two years, featuring 24 unique photograms that layer negative film portraits with hand-drawn, white geometric shapes inspired by flags and everyday patterns. Mori aims to deconstruct the symbolic authority of existing flags and introduce new perspectives by fusing them with personal and playful elements. “This [deconstruction] exposes a nameless something, previously unworthy of respect, which quietly and forcefully flutters within everyday life and emotion,” Mori said in a press statement.
| Date & Time | Oct 10-Dec 20・13:00-20:00・Closed Sun & Mon |
| Price | Free |
| Location | ken nakahashi |
SAMIRO YUNOKI, "Sunlight Through Trees", 2019. Collection of the Matsumoto City Museum of Art. Courtesy Gallery Tom.
Samiro Yunoki: The Eternal Now
This exhibition offers a comprehensive look at the creative output of the textile artist Samiro Yunoki, who passed away in 2024 at the age of 101. Over the course of his life, Yunoki built a unique body of work distinguished by vibrant colors and humorous forms that bridged both Japanese folk traditions and Modernism. The show reflects on his remarkable 75-year career, spanning various genres including dyeing, illustration and collage, and invites visitors on a journey through the cities and regions that influenced his life and work.
| Date & Time | Oct 24-Dec 21・11:00-19:00・Last Entry 18:30. Closed Mon (Tue if Mon is a Holiday) |
| Price | ¥1,600 Adults, ¥1,000 College and High School Students |
| Location | Tokyo Opera City Art Gallery |
| More Info | Check Site for Group Rates |
(Left) Idris Khan, "The shadow of water" (2025). Courtesy the artist, Photographer: Stephen White & Co. (Right) Annie Morris, "Stack 3, Cobalt Turquoise" (2025). Courtesy the artist, Photographer: Stephen White & Co.
Annie Morris and Idris Khan: A Petal Silently Falls
This is the last month to catch Kotaro Nukaga’s two-person exhibition revolving around Annie Morris and Idris Khan. The show marks the first exhibition in Japan for both acclaimed British artists, who are partners in life and in their collaborative practice. Morris is known for her vividly colored, precariously balanced Stack sculptures, which originated as a means of processing the grief of stillbirth but have evolved into monuments of hope and remembrance. Khan, born to a multicultural background, creates serene, contemplative works — photographs, paintings, sculptures — that use repetition and layering to visualize the accumulation of time and the complexity of memory. This is evident in his newest piece, After the Reflection, which meticulously deconstructs Monet’s Water Lilies.
| Date & Time | Oct 29-Dec 26・11:30-18:00・Sun & Mon Closed |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Kotaro Nukaga Roppongi, Kotaro Nukaga Tennoz |
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・10:00-18:00 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Mikka Lirio Ichibankan |
| More Info | A separate Mikka admission fee is required for other in-house exhibits |
Tokyo Festivals and Outdoor Events in November
image courtesy of qetic
Tokyo Mega Illumination 2025-2026
The Tokyo Mega Illumination is a vast, dynamic spectacle held at the Oi Racecourse, featuring one of the largest light installations in the Tokyo area. Highlights include the spectacular Aurora Forest and a vibrant, synchronized Rainbow Fountain show, often combined with interactive displays and appearances by miniature horses.
| Date & Time | Nov 1, 2025-Jan 11, 2026・16:30-21:00・Last entry 20:00 |
| Price | Advance: Adults ¥800-¥1,300 / Children ¥400-¥700 |
| Location | Oi Racecourse |
| More Info | Check website for detailed pricing options |
Roppongi Hills Christmas 2025
Roppongi Hills will celebrate the holidays with illuminations, a Christmas market, exhibitions and food from November 4 to December 25.
| Date & Time | Nov 04-Dec 25 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Roppongi Hills |
Roppongi Hills Christmas Illumination 2025
The 400-meter-long Keyakizaka street transforms into a beautiful tunnel of light with about 800,000 blue and white LEDs. The glittering trees line the chic street, providing a famously romantic view with the illuminated Tokyo Tower visible in the distance.
| Date & Time | Nov 04-Dec 25・17:00-23:00 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Roppongi Hills Keyakizaka Street |
© 2025 SANRIO CO., LTD. TOKYO, JAPAN Copyright Sanrio Co., Ltd.
Sanrio Puroland Illumination Christmas
Sanrio Puroland will be celebrating the holidays with new shows, character greetings, merchandise and food from November 7 to December 25.
| Date & Time | Nov 7, 2025-Dec 31, 2026 |
| Price | starting at ¥4300 |
| Location | Sanrio Puroland |
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・16:00-23:00・From 17:00 on November 8 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Yebisu Garden Place |
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Tokyo Disney Resort Christmas 2025
Tokyo Disney Resort's Christmas event, from November 11 to December 25, features new entertainment, attractions, merchandise and menus.
| Date & Time | Nov 11-Dec 25 |
| Price | starting at ¥9400 |
| Location | Tokyo Disney Resort |
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・16:00-23:00・Gyoko-dori Ave Illuminations 16:00 - 24:00, Nov 28 – Dec 25 only |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Tokyo Station area and Marunouchi-Nakadori Ave |
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・17:00-23:00 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Shinjuku Southern Terrace, Shinjuku Mylord, Takashimaya Times Square |
Marunouchi Street Park Christmas Market
Marunouchi Street Park will have its biggest ever Christmas market, with charming shops and gourmet food and drinks.
| Date & Time | Nov 13-25・11:00-22:00 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Tokyo Station area and Marunouchi-Nakadori Ave |
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・16:00-23:00 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Tokyo Midtown Hibiya Step Plaza |
Tokyo Midtown Christmas 2025
Tokyo Midtown Christmas 2025 is set to turn Roppongi into a magnificent winter wonderland based on the theme, "Your Christmas Story." Visitors can delight in the enchanting bubble and snow illuminations, stroll along the glittering "Path of Lights" and admire the unique "Santa Tree."
| Date & Time | Nov 13-Dec 25・17:00-23:00 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Tokyo Midtown |
Design Festa Vol. 62
Design Festa is hosting the 62nd volume of its flagship event with over 10,000 artists from various ages, nationalities, genres and styles.
| Date & Time | Nov 15-16・10:00-18:00 |
| Price | starting at ¥800 |
| Location | Tokyo Big Sight |
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Universal Studios Christmas Joy
Universal Studios Japan will celebrate the holidays with new shows, exciting attractions, limited edition merchandise, and seasonal menus.
| Date & Time | Nov 19, 2025-Jan 4, 2026 |
| Price | starting at ¥8900 |
| Location | Universal Studios Japan |
Christmas Market at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse 2025
The Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse will host its 16th Christmas market with grand decor, Christmas goods, food, and a visit from Santa Claus.
| Date & Time | Nov 21-Dec 25・11:00-22:00・November 21: 17-21:00; November 22-December 5: 11:00-21:00 |
| Price | starting at ¥500 |
| Location | Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse |
Tokyo Christmas Market 2025
Tokyo Christmas Market will host its biggest ever event at Jingu Gaien and Shiba Park, featuring illuminations, live music, food and drinks.
| Date & Time | Nov 21-Dec 25・11:00-21:30・On November 21: 16:00-21:30; last admission at 20:30 and last order at 21:00 |
| Price | ¥1000 |
| Location | Meiji Jingu Gaien |
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・11:00-21:00・closed on January 1; last entry at 20:00 |
| Price | starting at ¥1400 |
| Location | Tokyo Midtown Grass Square |
Azabudai Hills Christmas Market 2025
The Azabudai Hills Christmas Market will have 17 featured booths, with Christmas specialty stores and unique food and beverage outlets.
| Date & Time | Nov 22-Dec 25・11:00-21:00 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Azabudai Hills Central Plaza |
Yoyogi Halloween Carnival 2025
The Yoyogi area is celebrating spooky season, with special gourmet offerings, shopping, performances and a stamp rally throughout October.
| Date & Time | Oct 01-Nov 02 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Yoyogi Area |
Universal Studios Japan Halloween Horror Nights 2025
Universal Studios Japan's Halloween Horror Nights has new attractions, scare zones, haunted houses, special menus and new merchandise.
| Date & Time | Sep 05-Nov 03 |
| Price | |
| Location | Universal Studios Japan |
| More Info | Halloween Horror Nights is geared towards older audiences, children 12 and under must be accompanied by a guardian |
Seibuen Amusement Park Halloween Party
Seibuen Amusement Park will host its first Halloween event since reopening, inviting guests to a stylish Showa-era Halloween wonderland.
| Date & Time | Sep 16-Nov 03 |
| Price | starting at ¥4900 for adult tickets |
| Location | Seibuen Amusement Park |
Sanrio Puroland Halloween 2025
Hello Kitty and her friends will be celebrating Halloween at Sanrio Puroland with a theme of witches and wizards starting on September 5.
| Date & Time | Sep 05-Nov 04 |
| Price | |
| Location | Sanrio Puroland |
#Kawaii Mican in Harakado Pop-Up
Mican, the mascot of Ehime Prefecture, is coming to visit Harajuku at Harakado with a pop-up shop featuring Ehime's famous mandarin oranges.
| Date & Time | Oct 31-Nov 05・11:00-19:00・Mican and special guests will only be appearing on November 3 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Tokyu Plaza Harajuku Harakado |
| More Info | pop-up will be at the 3rd floor, Lemon Life office |
Hello Kitty's Picnic Garden Pop-Up at Roppongi Hills
Hello Kitty is coming to Roppongi Hills for a special garden party-themed pop-up event with photo spots, merchandise and fragrance giveaways.
| Date & Time | Oct 29-Nov 14・11:00-19:00・14:00-19:00 on October 29 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Roppongi Hills Big Roof Plaza |
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Spa LaQua x Nandemo Ikimono Collaboration Event
Spa LaQua will be collaborating with Nandemo Ikimono for a special spa event with character greetings, merchandise and salon packages.
| Date & Time | Oct 27-Dec 25 |
| Price | ¥3500 for adults 18 and older, ¥3200 for guests 6-17 years old |
| Location | Spa LaQua |
| More Info | limited edition packages are separate and vary in price |
My Melody & Kuromi Anniversary Party at Sanrio Puroland and Harmonyland
To celebrate My Melody's 50th anniversary and Kuromi's 20th anniversary, Sanrio Puroland and Harmonyland theme parks will have new attractions, entertainment, photo spots, merchandise and food.
| Date & Time | Jan 17-Dec 31・Specific event and attraction dates may vary |
| Price | |
| Location | Sanrio Puroland |
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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 November
BEATINK Listening Space Harajuku: Hi-Fi Music and Records
The BEATINK Listening Space is set to appear in Harajuku this November, following its successful run in Osaka.
| Date & Time | Nov 01-30・11:00-20:00・Closed Tuesdays |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Authors Harajuku B1 |
Gentle Forest Jazz Band with Masa Magic, Tomoaki Baba & Kazuho Monster
Gentle Forest Jazz Band, currently Japan's biggest big band, is celebrating their 20th anniversary with a special concert at Cotton Club.
| Date & Time | Nov 07-09 |
| Price | starting at ¥8800 |
| Location | Cotton Club |
Sunwoojunga Live in Tokyo 2025
Sunwoo Jung-a, also known by her stylized name Sunwoojunga, will be performing in Japan for the very first time at Blue Note Place.
| Date & Time | Nov 9, 2025・18:30-22:00・opens at 17:30, last order for food at 21:00 and last order for drinks at 21:30 |
| Price | starting at ¥2500 |
| Location | Blue Note Place |
| More Info | A minimum of one order per person is required |
Alexandre Tharaud Piano Recital at Yamaha Hall
Celebrate an evening of pure musical artistry with acclaimed French pianist Alexandre Tharaud, performing live in Yamaha Hall in Ginza.
| Date & Time | Nov 13, 2025・19:00~・Doors open at 18:30 |
| Price | ¥7,700 |
| Location | Yamaha Hall |
Dip in the Pool: Calling Tour in Tokyo
Japanese pop duo Dip in the Pool will have a special live performance at Blue Note Place as part of their Japan-China tour, “Calling.”
| Date & Time | Nov 14, 2025・First show: open at 17:00, start at 18:00; Second show: open at 19:45, start at 20:45 |
| Price | ¥6000 |
| Location | Blue Note Place |
| More Info | a minimum of one order per person is required |
KT Tunstall - Eye to the Telescope 20th Anniversary
Celebrating the 20th anniversary of "Eye to the Telescope," KT Tunstall will be performing in Japan for the first time in six years.
| Date & Time | Nov 18-19・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 | Cotton Club |
Adrian Sherwood Presents: Dub Sessions 20th Anniversary
Dub Sessions will celebrate its 20th anniversary in Japan by bringing together three of the biggest legends from the UK dub scene.
| Date & Time | Nov 19, 2025・19:00~・doors open 18:00 |
| Price | ¥8,800 |
| Location | EX Theater |
Keiko Lee 30th Anniversary Celebration at Blue Note Tokyo
Jazz artist Keiko Lee will celebrate the 30th anniversary of her major label debut with a special live performance at Blue Note Tokyo.
| Date & Time | Nov 19, 2025・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 |
| More Info | Reservations can only be made via the website |
1966 Quartet at Blue Note Place
1966 Quartet, a group renowned for their Western pop and rock covers, is celebrating their 15th anniversary at Blue Note Place.
| Date & Time | Nov 20, 2025・First show: open at 17:00, start at 18:00; Second show: open at 19:45, start at 20:45 |
| Price | ¥4000 |
| Location | Blue Note Place |
| More Info | a minimum of one order per person is required |
Biréli Lagrène Sax Trio at Blue Note Tokyo
From swing to jazz funk, Europe’s guitar virtuoso Biréli Lagrène will be making a return to Blue Note Tokyo with his sax trio.
| Date & Time | Nov 20-21・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 |
A Jazz Messenger's Tribute to Art Blakey at Cotton Club
Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers will be performing a tribute concert to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Cotton Club.
| Date & Time | Nov 21-24 |
| Price | starting at ¥12800 |
| Location | Cotton Club |
Avery Sunshine Live at Blue Note Tokyo
Powerhouse singer-songwriter Denise Nicole White, also known as Avery Sunshine, will make her return to Blue Note Tokyo after 11 years.
| Date & Time | Nov 24-25 |
| Price | starting at ¥8800 |
| Location | Blue Note Tokyo |
Blackbear Tokyo Pop-Up
Blackbear is in in Tokyo for an exclusive pop-up event celebrating “Britney in ‘07,” the first single from his first album in over three years
| Date & Time | Nov 27, 2025・20:00-22:00 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Casanova Vintage Ginza |
Oasis Live ’25 Tokyo Fan Store at Miyashita Park
The Oasis Live ’25 Tokyo Fan Store — the first and only official pop-up shop in Japan — will open at Miyashita Park for a limited time.
| Date & Time | Oct 11-Nov 02・11:00-21:00 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Miyashita Park |
Disney on Classic: A Magical Night 2025
Experience Disney magic live on stage with Disney on Classic. The orchestral concert series returns for 52 nationwide performances.
| Date & Time | Sep 13-Dec 26 |
| Price | starting at ¥7500 |
| Location | Bunkyo Civic Hall |
| More Info | Please check the schedule for more details, venues and performances may vary |
LiSA 'Live is Smile Always ~Patch Walk~' Tour
J-pop artist LiSA will be going on a nationwide concert tour starting in September and extending into the new year.
| Date & Time | Sep 27, 2025-Jan 12, 2026 |
| Price | ¥9600 |
| Location | Tokyo International Forum |
Tokyo Anime and Manga Events in November
All of Evangelion 30th Anniversary Exhibition
Celebrating 30 years of Evangelion, the All of Evangelion exhibition at Tokyo City View will showcase anime's history and production process.
| Date & Time | Nov 14, 2025-Jan 12, 2026・10:00-22:00・Last Entry at 21:00 |
| Price | ¥2400 for adults, ¥1700 for university/high school students, ¥1100 for 4-year-old children to junior high school students, ¥2100 for seniors 65 and older |
| Location | Tokyo City View |
Death Note: The Musical
Death Note: The Musical, based on the highly popular manga/anime series, is returning to the stage for its 10th anniversary.
| Date & Time | Nov 24-Dec 14 |
| Price | starting at ¥7000 |
| Location | Tokyo Tatemono Brillia Hall |
Attack on Titan: Attack on Memory Event
Relive over 10 years of Attack on Titan with Bandai Namco's Attack on Memory event with activities, lottery games and menu items.
| Date & Time | Sep 26-Nov 09・10:00-20:00・last admission for attraction at 19:30, for mini games at 19:55, for cafe at 19:30 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Bandai Namco Cross Store Tokyo |
Spy x Family Loft Pop-Up Shop
TV anime Spy x Family will have pop-up shops across Japan featuring the Forger family, with new original goods and photo booths.
| Date & Time | Oct 03-Dec 25・The Tokyo event will close at 6:00 PM on the final day |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Shibuya Loft |
| More Info | The photo booth costs ¥1000 |
Tokyo Food and Drink Events in November
Oriental Hotel Tokyo Bay's Winter Market Fair
Visitors to the Oriental Hotel Tokyo Bay can enjoy a cozy winter-themed buffet designed to warm both the body and soul.
| Date & Time | Nov 1, 2025-Jan 30, 2026 |
| Price | Dinner: ¥6,000-¥7,500 for Dinner (Adults), Lunch: ¥5,000-¥6,000 (Adults) |
| Location | Oriental Hotel Tokyo Bay |
Dreamlight Hotel Festive Tree and Afternoon Tea at The Tokyo Edition
The Tokyo Edition hotel has unveiled its annual festive trees — this year created in collaboration with art director Yuni Yoshida and design brand 130 (OneThirty). Continuing the hotel's tradition of championing local creativity and sustainability, the 2025 installation is titled Dreamlight Hotel, a playful concept imagining another hotel hidden inside the hotel.
| Date & Time | Nov 20, 2025-Jan 20, 2026・12:00-17:00・L.O. 16:30 |
| Price | ¥9,000 and up |
| Location | The Tokyo Edition, Toranomon |
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Fried Food Festival in Okachimachi
The Fried Food Festival, also known as Age Fes, will have a wide variety of fried food and specialty drinks from popular restaurants.
| Date & Time | Nov 28-30・11:00-19:00・15:00-21:00 on November 28, last orders are 30 minutes before closing each day |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Okachimachi Panda Square |
Mexican Buffet at Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel
The Grand Café at Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel is hosting a special Mexican buffet until November 3, 2025.
| Date & Time | Sep 01-Nov 03・11:30-22:30 |
| Price | For Adults: Lunch - ¥5,400 Weekdays, ¥6,500 Weekends and Holidays. Dinner - ¥8,000 |
| Location | Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel |
| More Info | Plus ¥2,500 for the Mezcal Tasting Set |
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Gaspard et Lisa Autumn Festival 2025 at Fuji-Q Highland
Gaspard et Lisa will host Autumn Festival 2025 at Fuji-Q Highland, with a new menu inspired by the changing leaves and seasonal fruit.
| Date & Time | Oct 04-Nov 03 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Fuji-Q Highland |
| More Info | Fuji-Q Highland is free to enter |
Yaki Imo Festival Tokyo 2025
Yaki Imo Festival will offer 14 sweet potato shops with over 30 different menu items, including crepes, chips, smoothies, burgers and soups.
| Date & Time | Oct 31-Nov 09・11:00-19:00・weekends and holidays: 10:00-19:00 |
| Price | Free |
| Location | Nakano Shiki no Mori Park |
| More Info | only cashless payment will be accepted for meal tickets |
Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills' 2025 Festive Menus
With the festive season drawing closer, Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills is celebrating the magic of the season with some special winter offerings.
| Date & Time | Oct 1, 2025-Jan 31, 2026 |
| Price | Varies |
| Location | Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills |
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 |
Tokyo Film and Gaming Events in November
Exit 8: Tokyo Metro Escape Room
Tokyo Metro is bringing the film everyone’s buzzing about to life — Exit 8 will be coming to train stations in Tokyo for a limited-time escape room event that blurs the line between underground transit and terror. From August 29 to November 3, players can step into the looping corridors of the movie’s world, scattered across real subway stations.
| Date & Time | Aug 29-Nov 03 |
| Price | ¥3,300 (¥4,000 with 24-hour Metro pass) |
| Location | Tokyo Metro |
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