Tokyo events for Monday, August 26 to Sunday, September 1, 2024.
This week is your last chance to catch many ongoing events in Japan, including exhibitions from horror artist Junji Ito and Tatsuya Tanaka (famous for his miniatures) as well as lanterns and fireworks.
In Yoyogi Park, you can learn what to do in an emergency — a good resource given the recent earthquake and typhoon warnings — and Tokyo Big Sight will be filled with kids discovering new toys.
Anisama
At Anisama 2024, you can rock out to your favorite anime soundtracks. The theme for this year is “Stargazer”, and the aesthetic will follow. Among some of the big names are Aimer and ASCA, as well as Vocaloid artists like HoneyWorks and Idolmaster.
| Advance sales: ¥11,000 | ||
Moshimo Disaster Prevention Festival
Inside the venue at Yoyogi Park Events Square, there will be several areas to teach you about what to do in the event of a disaster. The Tokyo Fire Department will also display some of their rescue equipment.
International Tokyo Toy Show
The Tokyo Toy Show is Japan’s biggest show for the toy trade. While the first two days (Thursday and Friday) are trade-only days, the event is open to the public on the weekend. This year, the event is held together with CoroCoro Tamashii Festival.
| Advance sales: ¥1,800 | ||
| Advance sales: ¥0 | ||
Enoshima Summer Fireworks Festival
See a short fireworks show as part of the Miami Beach Show Summer Fireworks in Enoshima. This 5-minute fireworks display takes place across a total of 5 days.
Summer Night Museums
As the temperature gets to ridiculous highs, it’s the perfect time to hide out at an air-conditioned museum — at night. Many museums in Tokyo will open their doors after hours on Friday nights from 5 p.m. to either 8 p.m. or 9 p.m.
Enoshima Lanterns
Experience a beautiful series of illuminations and lanterns on Enoshima Island. We’ve discussed Enoshima before, but for a month and a half in summer, this beautiful island transforms at night. Various locations, such as Enoshima Shrine, Iwaya Caves, Samuel Cocking Garden, and the Enoshima Sea Candle are illuminated with lanterns and light shows.
Art Squiggle Yokohama
Thought-provoking installations in an industrial warehouse, surrounded by the ocean. This contemporary art festival features exhibitions from 16 up-and-coming local artists and collectives, with eight brand-new works debuting at the event.
Junji Ito Exhibition: Enchantment
If you love Junji Ito’s macabre manga, the Junji Ito exhibition is a must-see. This is Ito’s first major exhibition in Japan and is a showcase of his skills in creating unnerving art. You can also see 3D models of his spookiest scenes, including an exhibit on Uzumaki that puts you right in the middle of the moment.
| At the door: ¥1,000 | ||
| At the door: ¥300 | ||
| At the door: ¥600 | ||
| At the door: ¥600 | ||
Shinsuke Yoshitake Art Exhibition
Popular picture book author Shinsuke Yoshitake is holding his first large-scale exhibition in Yokohama. Loved by both children and adults alike, he is best known for his quirky portrayal of everyday people with their funny gestures. Over 400 sketches and original picture book illustrations will be on display — all of which showcase the lively and vibrant world existing in Shinsuke Yoshitake’s mind.
| Advance sales: ¥1,200 | At the door: ¥1,400 | |
| Advance sales: ¥1,000 | At the door: ¥1,200 | |
Tatsuya Tanaka Miniature Exhibition
This limited-time exhibition is based on the concept of mitate, which in Japanese means to percieve an object in a non-habitual way, and features around 160 miniature pieces of art. There are seven different zones to explore, all of which have their own theme and perspective. The exhibition is taking place on the 8th floor of the Nihombashi Takashimaya Shopping Center.
| Advance sales: ¥1,000 | At the door: ¥1,200 | |
| Advance sales: ¥1,000 | At the door: ¥800 | |
Jujutsu Kaisen Exhibition
Another Shibuya Incident, but this time, you can get involved. Head to the Jujutsu Kaisen Exhibition in Shibuya if you love the anime. You’ll have a chance to check out full-color drawings and see commentary on the completed manuscripts. There will even be a Q&A with Gege Akutami for the hardcore fans to read.
| Advance sales: ¥2,000 | ||
| Advance sales: ¥1,000 | ||
| Advance sales: ¥1,500 | ||
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