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Things to Do in Tokyo in May

Things to Do in Tokyo in May

Our handpicked list of the best events going on this month.
The Ultimate XR Bus Journey: WOWRIDE Fukui

The Ultimate XR Bus Journey: WOWRIDE Fukui

Discover the Future of Travel

Featured Designers for May – LOVEHO SELECTS

Featured Designers for May – LOVEHO SELECTS

See three cherry-picked design talents in LOVEHO SELECTS
LAVISH Bar

LAVISH Bar

Tokyo’s Premier VIP Nightlife Experience
Kura Sushi’s New Vision for Ginza

Kura Sushi’s New Vision for Ginza

Kura Sushi’s brand new Ginza store has a few surprises for you
Sophie at EDITION

Sophie at EDITION

Modern brasserie using Japanese local products
Fresh Ink: Musashi Miyamoto 

Fresh Ink: Musashi Miyamoto 

Miyamoto’s life by the blade

Horoscope Your Weekly Horoscope May 24 – May 31

Horoscope

See what the stars have in store for you this week. World-renowned astrologer Cathryn Moe discusses love, money, luck and all else in this weekly series.

Event Events In Tokyo This Week

Matsuda Wintersweet Festival

Matsuda Wintersweet Festival

Jan 17, 2026 at 9:00am ~ Feb 15, 2026 at 4:00pm

Read The Latest Issue Read The Latest Issue Winter 2025

Winter 2025

Read our latest print magazine online and browse all the locations across Tokyo and the Kanto Region where you can pick up a copy for yourself.

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Culture

KYOTOGRAPHIE 2021

KYOTOGRAPHIE 2021

Highlights from one of Japan’s foremost art festivals

Tokyo Music Scene: New Japan Releases this September

Tokyo Music Scene: New Japan Releases this September

Featuring exciting collabs and independent releases from some of our favorite artists right now
What’s New in Translation?

What’s New in Translation?

Two newly translated Japanese novels to read this autumn
Jaegermeister Continues its Campaign to Support Tokyo’s Nightlife

Jaegermeister Continues its Campaign to Support Tokyo’s Nightlife

Featuring help from local tastemakers
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Living

Tokyo Cycling Route: “The Way to the Bay”

Tokyo Cycling Route: “The Way to the Bay”

A refreshing route from Shimokitazawa to Tokyo Bay
Based in Japan: Lowell Sheppard

Based in Japan: Lowell Sheppard

Redesign your life in Tokyo
BOTANICAL POOL CLUB 

BOTANICAL POOL CLUB 

Watch the starry sky from this luxury resort’s heated pool
Watch Fireworks While Vibing to City Pop

Watch Fireworks While Vibing to City Pop

Two Japanese summer “traditions” combined
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Community

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Travel

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Dining

Carthago

Carthago

Fantastic Mediterranean food to share with friends
Shiso & Myoga Tartar

Shiso & Myoga Tartar

A new kind of tartar sauce

Coffee Wrights

Coffee Wrights

Relax with an aromatic brew in this Sangenjaya hide-out
Mr. Farmer

Mr. Farmer

Enjoy the tiny shovels at this dietary needs-friendly chain
The Season of Miso Making

The Season of Miso Making

Yayoi Minowa talks about the long manual process in which miso is made
Blinis

Blinis

Great with any topping
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Literature

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Movies

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