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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

A Guide to Solo Hiking in Japan

Three hiking regions to join Japan’s hiking community

Haikyo, and the Urban Explorers of Japan

Chasing the past

Ski, Reflect and Reconnect: A Winter Temple Retreat at Kakurinbo

Recharge your body and mind after a ski trip with a serene temple stay in Minobu

The Best Restaurants in Tokyo For Autumnal Dining

Where the smoke rises and leaves fall

Your Weekly Horoscope October 10 – 17

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

MIYASHITA POWERFUL XMAS

Dec 01, 2025 at 12:00am ~ Dec 25, 2025 at 12:00am

Read The Latest Issue Autumn 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

See All Events Events This Week Events Next Week

The Oedo Antique Market

Dec 13, 2025 at 9:00am

Dec 13, 2025 at 4:00pm

Snow Machine Hakuba 2026

Mar 03, 2026 at 10:00am

Mar 08, 2026 at 11:30pm

The 47 Rōnin Winter Festival

Dec 12, 2025 at 11:00am

Dec 14, 2025 at 1:00pm

Mori Art Museum Exhibition Ron Mueck

Apr 29, 2026 at 10:00am

Sep 22, 2026 at 10:00pm

Tokyo Marathon Friendship Run 2026

Feb 28, 2026 at 9:00am

Feb 28, 2026 at 1:30pm

Midtown Christmas 2025

Nov 13, 2025 at 5:00pm

Dec 25, 2025 at 11:00pm

Christmas Market at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse 2025

Nov 21, 2025 at 11:00am

Dec 25, 2025 at 9:00pm

SPEAK-TEA-SY VOL. 8

Dec 06, 2025 at 7:00pm

Dec 07, 2025 at 12:00am

Culture

Why Wooden Architecture Is Making a Comeback in Japan

The “woodification” of Japanese skyscrapers is a testament to innovation and offers hope for a greener construction industry

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

Living

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

A Guide to Solo Hiking in Japan

Three hiking regions to join Japan’s hiking community

Community

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

Yoyogi Broadway

Tokyo slices of art, dining and nightlife

The British School in Tokyo’s New Primary School Campus

Opening in August 2023

Travel

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.