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TOKYO HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL 2025 with DJ SODA, Yurié Collins, Michael Jackson Tribute and More

One-night-only Halloween music festival brings live performances and a ¥1,000,000 costume contest

10 International Preschools and Kindergartens in Tokyo

Where learning begins with curiosity, creativity and care

A Brief History of Zunda

Tohoku’s Green Paste Icon

The Best Chinese Hot Pot Restaurants in Tokyo

Haidilao is not the only choice

Things To Do in Tokyo in November 2025

The rundown of the best events in Tokyo this October

Red Roofs of Iwami: Historic Townscapes, Preserved and Evolving

Picturesque red-roof villages of Japan—but more than just beautiful

Edo’s Inked Heroes: Edo Firefighters

Legends, tattoos and the art of bravery

Your Weekly Horoscope October 17 – 24

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.

Events In Tokyo This Week

Akutai Bad Mouthing Festival

Dec 21, 2025 at 1:30pm ~ Dec 21, 2025 at 4:00pm

Read The Latest Issue 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.

Events

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UNU Farmers Market

Jan 02, 2026 at 10:00am

Jan 03, 2026 at 4:00pm

Opanchu Usagi, Npochamu & Kimimaro’s Paradise Cafe

Oct 10, 2025 at 12:00am

Oct 10, 2026 at 12:00am

HIBIYA Magic Time Illumination 2025

Nov 13, 2025 at 4:00pm

Feb 28, 2026 at 11:00pm

OHJO RAVE NYE 2026 at Tokyo’s Underground Venue OHJO

Dec 31, 2025 at 10:00pm

Jan 01, 2026 at 5:00am

Factory Innovation Week Tokyo 2026

Jan 21, 2026 at 10:00am

Jan 23, 2026 at 5:00pm

National Noh Theatre Open Day～Explore the National Noh Theatre with a Noh actor!～

Dec 17, 2025 at 2:00pm

Mar 19, 2026 at 4:30pm

Shinjuku Neon Walk

Nov 27, 2025 at 5:30pm

Jan 07, 2026 at 10:00pm

FutakoTamagawa Rise Skating Garden 2025

Dec 06, 2025 at 12:00am

Mar 01, 2026 at 12:00am

Culture

Pop Art Meets Architecture in the Nakamura Keith Haring Collection

A pop culture icon on the slopes of Mount Yatsugatake

Tokyo Streets Photography Exhibition Honors the Everyday

Finding the beauty in every corner of Tokyo, from gritty alleyways to sunlit parks.

11 Influential Japanese LGBTQ+ Novels to Read

Love, identity, and the untold tales of Japan’s queer community

Tokyo’s Top Haunted Spots for Ghost Hunting in Summer 2025

11 of Tokyo’s Most Paranormal Spots

Living

The Best Chinese Hot Pot Restaurants in Tokyo

Haidilao is not the only choice

Things To Do in Tokyo in November 2025

The rundown of the best events in Tokyo this October

Red Roofs of Iwami: Historic Townscapes, Preserved and Evolving

Picturesque red-roof villages of Japan—but more than just beautiful

Edo’s Inked Heroes: Edo Firefighters

Legends, tattoos and the art of bravery

Community

Noto Peninsula Earthquake: How to Help

Places to donate to help those affected by the 2024 Noto Peninsula earthquake

Ticks with potentially fatal SFTS expanding their range in northern Japan

Outdoor enthusiasts advised to be cautious

Is COVID-19 still in Japan?

The lingering presence of COVID-19 in Tokyo

COCO Interior

Custom-made Japanese curtains: Ultimate function and style

Azabudai Hills Officially Opens

Explore Tokyo’s latest neighborhood and Christmas Market

Black List x Metropolis Countdown to 2024 at The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho Hotel

At The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho

Travel

Chiran, Kagoshima Travel Guide

Home to Kyoto-style gardens and the Peace Museum for kamikaze, Chiran offers a healthy dose of history and culture. Stephen Mansfield takes a walk.

Onomichi Travel Guide: Discover This Historic Port City

Once a pirate haunt, the port town of Onomichi in the Inland Sea still houses an intriguing array of temples, and a surprising number of cats and cat lovers. Stephen Mansfield goes exploring.