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The best of Tokyo culture – art, music, theatre, film, TV and more
5 best film and anime events to catch in Tokyo
Mark these film and anime events in your diary, from a Studio Ghibli exhibition to a live orchestral score of Star Wars
6 best art day trips from Tokyo
These destinations for art and museum lovers are less than two hours from Tokyo, with art by Yayoi Kusama and Rothko
How to buy tickets to Tokyo's most popular museums and attractions
How to get tickets for Tokyo's most hyped museums and attractions such as the Ghibli Museum, Yayoi Kusama Museum, teamLab Planets and Tokyo Disney Resort
Best public art sculptures in Tokyo
Get out of the museum – Tokyo has plenty of artworks that are free to see out in the open
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New and upcoming
In photos: this forested park in Saitama has an outdoor teamLab exhibition
You'll find two permanent digital art installations by teamLab next to Tokorozawa Sakura Town in Saitama prefecture
The new Tokyu Kabukicho Tower in Shinjuku will feature artworks by 26 artists
You'll find art installations throughout the new building, including art rooms inside the tower's Hotel Groove Shinjuku
Roppongi Art Night to return in May 2023 as a weekend arts festival
Tokyo’s premier after-dark arts festival gathers local museums, galleries and shops for a weekend celebration of art
Get unlimited metro rides and discounts at over 100 Tokyo attractions with this pass
For ¥3,130, get two 24-hour Tokyo Metro passes plus free entry to Rikugien, The National Art Center and more
Most popular art events right now
Friday Road Show and Ghibli Exhibition
Friday Road Show and Ghibli Exhibition
Friday Road Show is a long-running weekly TV segment that began in 1985, where full-length, family-friendly films are broadcast every Friday evening on...
Yayoi Kusama’s Self-Obliteration/Psychedelic World
Yayoi Kusama’s Self-Obliteration/Psychedelic World
Step into the fantastical world of Yayoi Kusama at her latest exhibition at the Yayoi Kusama Museum in Shinjuku. Kusama's art, famous for its obsessive...
Henri Matisse: The Path to Color
Henri Matisse: The Path to Color
Henri Matisse’s (1869–1954) final years were full of turmoil. Following a separation from his wife and the outbreak of World War II, the French...
Play Play Art
Play Play Art
Immerse yourself in a captivating artistic journey that transverses epochs and continents, from ancient Greece to Ueno Park in Tokyo. At this dynamic...
Abstraction
Abstraction
This exhibition traces the dynamic evolution of painting through the 20th century, from the Impressionist movement, born out of the advent of photography, to...
Japanese Tile: A Century of Beauty and Utility
Japanese Tile: A Century of Beauty and Utility
Co-curated by Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum, INAX Live Museum, and Tajimi City Mosaic Tile Museum, this exhibition showcases approximately 4,000...
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The best art in Tokyo
Best art museums in Tokyo
Best art museums in Tokyo
Our picks for the best art museums in Tokyo, from traditional Japanese paintings to Renaissance classics and contemporary works
Best contemporary art galleries in Tokyo
Best contemporary art galleries in Tokyo
Art in Tokyo extends beyond the museums. Find art by established and up-and-coming artists at these influential galleries
The top spots to see graffiti and street art in Tokyo
The top spots to see graffiti and street art in Tokyo
From back-alley walls to building facades, these outdoor spots feature the city’s best street art and graffiti
The best of Yokohama art scene
The best of Yokohama art scene
The top galleries, art venues and exhibitions spaces you should not miss in Yokohama
Best public art sculptures in Tokyo
Best public art sculptures in Tokyo
Besides Tokyo's art museums and galleries, the city also boasts many art pieces that are free to see out in the open
Best things to do in Tokyo for photography lovers
Best things to do in Tokyo for photography lovers
Want to find some photographic inspiration while you’re in Tokyo? Put these galleries, museum, speciality shops and darkroom on your list
Film & TV
Best Japanese movies and series with English subtitles on Netflix
Binge-worthy, locally produced titles to add to your watch list
The best documentaries about Japanese food
Learn about the history, flavours and techniques of Japanese cooking with Anthony Bourdain, David Chang, Niki Nakayama, Jiro Ono and more
10 best Studio Ghibli films
Spoiler: it’s not all about Miyazaki
Best anime of the Heisei era
The Heisei era saw big developments in animation, evolving from hand-drawn works to cutting-edge computer graphics
The best of the Tokyo music scene
Best live music venues in Tokyo
Tokyo has one of the most exciting local music scenes in the world, with top-notch talents on display any night of the week
Best jazz bars in Tokyo
Tokyo is Asia's jazz capital, with great shows taking place daily in tiny bars and mega-clubs
Best music bars in Tokyo
A laidback drinking experience, music bars are known for their curated playlists and extensive vinyl collections
Best record stores with bars in Tokyo
Vinyl records and good drinks go hand in hand. Here are the best record stores with bars in Tokyo