Looking for a place to experience culture in Tokyo? Here are some recommended art exhibitions, plays, concerts and live performances, and events held at galleries and movie theaters.
On June 18, a station name sign featuring the “roundel”—the symbol of the London Underground—made its debut at Ueno Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line. Why is there a London station name sign at Uen...
Michael Jackson, the “King of Pop,” created *Thriller*, the best-selling album in human history, and continues to influence artists around the world to this day with his innovative dance moves, including...
“ShinKing Night” is an event that combines the Japanese word for “death” (shi) with “thinking.” This event was conceived as a space where people of all ages and backgrounds can engage in conversation a...
July marks the height of summer in Tokyo, a season when the entire city is abuzz with activity. From charming traditional events to the latest immersive experiences, we’ve handpicked some memorable place...
Japan’s traditional performing arts embody sophisticated techniques that have been refined over a long period of time. The “MoN Kabuki Dance Performance” combines the pinnacle of contemporary artistry...
Cirque du Soleil’s popular production “Kooza” is returning to Japan for the first time in 16 years. The Tokyo run will open at the Odaiba Big Top in February 2027, and the Osaka run is scheduled to begin i...
"A Somewhat Strange Career Experience" is a career experience event for adults. Previous events have included cleaning a private house in Nezu reserved exclusively for one group and working as a night...
“Kurashi no Manimani” is a monthly event series held at “Tatami”—a space of approximately 100 tatami mats located on the 4th floor of MoN Takanawa—that reinterprets seasonal events and customs that are gr...
It’s raining on your day off… While staying home all day is fine, here are some recommended activities and destinations for those who want to make the most of their day off. The Toyo Bunko Mus...
From the “Ron Mueck Exhibition” and the “Andrew Wyeth Exhibition”—which include works on display in Japan for the first time—to exhibitions at the National Art Center, Tokyo and the Mitsubishi Ichigokan...