Here is what’s happening across Tokyo for the month of January. Check out exhibitions, festivals, events, and more!
Tokyo Festivals and Outdoor Events in January
Parco My Melody and Kuromi Anniversary Party
Sanrio is celebrating the 50th anniversary of My Melody and the 20th anniversary of Kuromi with a special event at five Parco shopping malls nationwide, featuring photo spots, merchandise and decorations of the two characters.
Date & Time
Jan 10-27・11:00-21:00・Open admission until 30 minutes before closing time, Closed at 18:00 on last day
Price
¥1000
Location
Ikebukuro Parco
More Info
Free for preschool children
Vanellope’s Sweet Pop World at Tokyo Disneyland
Tokyo Disneyland has transformed into a treat-themed overlay for Vanellope’s Sweet Pop World with new entertainment, photo spots, exclusive merchandise, menus and more.
Date & Time
Jan 15-Mar 16・
Price
starting at ¥8900
Location
Tokyo Disney Resort
More Info
Dates for certain attractions, merchandise and food items may differ
My Melody & Kuromi Anniversary Party at Sanrio Puroland and Harmonyland
To celebrate My Melody’s 50th anniversary and Kuromi’s 20th anniversary, Sanrio Puroland and Harmonyland theme parks will have new attractions, entertainment, photo spots, merchandise and food.
Date & Time
Jan 17-Dec 31・・Specific event and attraction dates may vary
Price
Location
Sanrio Puroland
Tokyo Live Music and Night Life Events in January
Match My Freak: Tinashe World Tour
RnB singer and producer Tinashe returns to Japan for the first time in six years. It comes on the back of a string of hits, including “Nasty.”
Date & Time
Jan 15, 2025・19:00~・Doors open 18:00
Price
¥9,500
Location
Toyosu Pit
Helsinki Lambda Club Live Tour
Hilarious indie favorites, Helsinki Lambda Club, tour their EP, “Monthly Escape,” with two dates at Shibuya’s Cub Quattro.
Date & Time
Jan 29, 2025・19:00~・Doors open 18:00
Price
¥4,800
Location
Liquidroom
More Info
1 Drink Included
Tokyo Exhibitions and Art Shows in January
The Life of Things: An Exhibition by Isaji Yugo
Experience Yugo Isaji’s The Life of Things at Jinny Street Gallery. Explore the art of everyday materials and join the special opening night event on January 18.
Date & Time
Jan 11-Feb 08・16:00~・The opening event for The Life of Things will take place on January 18th, 2024, at NININI Cafe.
Price
Free
Location
Jinny Street Gallery
100/10 Exhibition
The 100/10 Exhibition in Shibuya showcases 100 contemporary artworks at ¥100,000 each, spotlighting emerging talent in art.
Date & Time
Jan 11-15・11:30-20:30
Price
Free
Location
Shibuya Cast (Ground Floor: Multipurpose Space)
Daikakuji Temple 1150th Anniversary Imperial Art Exhibition
Tokyo National Museum is hosting a special exhibition to celebrate the 1150th anniversary of the founding of Daikakuji Temple, the former Imperial Villa in Kyoto.
Date & Time
Jan 21-Mar 16・21:30-17:00
Price
¥1900
Location
Heiseikan, Tokyo National Museum
More Info
Discounted entry for students and children go free
Brooklyn Museum Ancient Egypt Collection Exhibit at Mori Arts Center
Over 150 artifacts from Brooklyn Museum’s ancient Egyptian collection are coming to Japan to be displayed at the Mori Arts Center Gallery in their new exhibition, “Unraveling the Mysteries of Ancient Egypt from Brooklyn Museum.”
Date & Time
Jan 25-Apr 06・10:00-18:00・Open 10:00-20:00 on Fridays, Saturdays and days before holidays, Last admission 30 minutes before closing
Price
¥2600 for adults, ¥1900 for high school/junior high students, ¥1300 for elementary students
Location
Mori Arts Center Gallery
More Info
Prices vary for weekends, holidays and advance tickets
‘This Must Be The Place’ Photography Exhibition by Lisa Knight
Lisa Knight, the photographer and mastermind behind the Tokyo Weekender instagram is hosting a fundraising exhibition in Shibuya.
Date & Time
Dec 3, 2024-Jan 31, 2025・10:30-21:30
Price
Free
Location
Hotel Indigo Shibuya
Pokemon x Kogei Art Exhibition
Experience the world of Pokémon in a new light through the “Pokémon x Kogei: Playful Encounters of Pokémon and Japanese Craft” exhibit at Azabudai Hills Gallery. Twenty artists create unique art pieces that mix traditional craftsmanship with modern pop culture. From vases to sculptures and even kimono, the exhibit features over 70 pieces. Special events and a pop-up cafe will also be available during the exhibition period.
Date & Time
Nov 1, 2024-Feb 2, 2025・10:00-19:00・Exhibit closes at 20:00 on Fridays, Saturdays, and the day before a holiday
Price
¥1800 for general tickets
Location
Azabudai Hills Gallery
More Info
Pre-sale tickets and online tickets can be purchased in advance for a discount
Hello Kitty 50th Anniversary Exhibition at Tokyo National Museum
Celebrate 50 years of Hello Kitty with this new exhibition at the Tokyo National museum featuring the largest collection of Hello Kitty merchandise, collaboration pieces and original video content all exploring Hello Kitty’s design evolution throughout the decades and her global cultural impact.
Date & Time
Nov 1, 2024-Feb 24, 2025・09:30-17:00・Open until 19:00 on Fridays and Saturdays, Last admission 30 minutes before closing
Price
General: ¥2000 (¥1800 advance), University students ¥1800 (¥1600 advance), Junior/Senior High students: ¥1600 (¥1400 advance), Elementary students: ¥1000 (¥800 advance)
Location
Tokyo National Museum
‘Synesthesia – The Five Senses Interacting Through Art’ by Akihito Okunaka
The WHAT MUSEUM will host an interactive exhibition featuring Akito Okunaka’s balloon sculptures, inviting visitors to experience art through their five senses.
Date & Time
Oct 4, 2024-Mar 16, 2025・11:00-18:00・Closed on Monday (last entry 17:00)
Price
¥1,500 for adults / ¥800 for university students and vocational students / Free for high school students and younger / ¥1,000 for water pillow workshop event / ¥2,500 for exhibition passport
Location
WHAT MUSEUM 1st floor SPACE 2
T2 Collection ‘Collecting? Connecting?’ Exhibition
The T2 Collection Exhibition will showcase around 35 artworks, including pieces from artists Tatsuo Miyajima, Kohei Nawa and Reijiro Wada.
Date & Time
Oct 4, 2024-Mar 16, 2025・11:00-18:00・Enter by 17:00
Price
¥1,500
Location
What Museum
MOT Collection at Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo
Celebrate the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum’s 30th anniversary with MOT Collection, showcasing works by Leiko Ikemura, Mark Manders and more.
Date & Time
Dec 14, 2024-Mar 30, 2025・10:00-18:00・Closed on Mondays (if Monday is a holiday, closed on the next weekday) and New Year Holidays (December 28th to January 1st, January 14th, February 25th)
Price
¥500 for Adults / ¥400 for University and vocational school students / ¥250 for High school students and those aged 65 and over / Free for Junior high school students and younger
Location
Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo
Ryuichi Sakamoto | seeing sound, hearing time
Explore Ryuichi Sakamoto’s immersive sound installations in Tokyo, showcasing his avant-garde works and collaborations at MOT from December 21.
Date & Time
Dec 21, 2024-Mar 30, 2025・10:00-18:00
Price
General Admission: ¥2,400 / University Students, Vocational Students, and Seniors (65+): ¥1,700 / Middle and High School Students: ¥960 / Elementary School Students and Younger: Free
Location
MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART TOKYO
More Info
Closed on Mondays (open on January 13 and February 24), December 28 to January 1, January 14, and February 25.
Tokyo Anime and Manga Events in January
Kingdom E-DINER Collaboration Cafe
A collaboration cafe is set to take place to celebrate the success of Kingdom while also offering fans a space to immerse themselves in the world of the warring states. Indulge in dishes like the Kanki meat bowl and the Karyoten dumplings while also picking up some exclusive fan merchandise.
Date & Time
Jan 08-26・10:00-20:00
Price
Free
Location
E-DINER Ikebukuro Sunshine City
More Info
Free to enter. Merchandise, food and drink must be purchased separately. If there are issues of crowding, numbered entry tickets may be issued on the official X (Twitter) account
Sakamoto Days Exhibition
Swing by Shibuya for this special exhibition, just in time for the TV anime release of Sakamoto Days! Illustrations and installations by character designer Hiroshi Moriyama will be on display as well as a special feature on The Order, the special group of assassins from the series.
Date & Time
Jan 08-12・09:00-21:00
Price
Free
Location
ZeroBase Shibuya
Danganronpa Maid/Butler Pop-Up Store
A pop-up store is coming to Tokyo, featuring a number of exciting new goods. The character art has been illustrated by artist Yui and is based on the concept of maids and butlers. Make sure to pick up some exclusive merch.
Date & Time
Jan 10-20・11:00-20:00
Price
Free
Location
Yurakucho Marui
More Info
Free to enter. Merchandise must be purchased separately
Beastars Alice in Wonderland Pop-Up
Everyone’s favorite animal-themed anime is back! And to celebrate, a Beastars pop-up store is coming. The merchandise featured at the store is themed after Alice in Wonderland and will feature favorite characters such as Legoshi and Juno dressed up as The Mad Hatter and Alice, respectively.
Date & Time
Jan 10-22・10:00-21:00
Price
Free
Location
MEDICOS SHOP Shibuya
More Info
Free to enter. Merchandise must be purchased separately
Katekyo Hitman REBORN! Cafe
A classic 2000s era anime is looping back into 2025 with a very special collaboration cafe. This is the Katekyo Hitman REBORN! Cafe, which will bring you back into the world of the Vongola family, alongside Reborn, the superstar gun-toting baby hitman.
Date & Time
Jan 22-Feb 11・11:00-19:45
Price
Location
AMOCAFE Ikebukuro Store
Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters GX Pop Up Shop
A pop up shop is opening up to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the “Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters GX” series. The event will feature newly drawn illustrations of the seven duelists themed around the concept of “walking towards their own futures.”
Date & Time
Jan 25-Feb 02・10:00-20:00
Price
Free
Location
ONODEN
More Info
Free to enter. Merchandise must be purchased separately
Full Metal Alchemist x Yomi No Tsugai Cafe
This cafe combines two beloved series into one unforgettable dining experience. Expect items themed after dishes from the steampunk world of Full Metal Alchemist and the murky shadow realms of Yomi no Tsugai. Limited edition merch will also be available!
Date & Time
Jan 29-Apr 20・
Price
Free
Location
MOTTO Cafe Ikebukuro
More Info
Free to enter. Food and drinks must be purchased separately
Ranma 1/2 “Nekohanten” Collaboration Cafe
Ranma 1/2 is back with a brand new anime series that brings all of our favorite characters back with modern animation. Commemorate this hilarious anime by checking out it’s “Nekohanten” pop-up cafe. The cafe will offer food and drinks, including dessert, all inspired by character from the series
Date & Time
Dec 27, 2024-Feb 16, 2025・10:00-21:00・Opening and closing times may be subject to change based on Shibuya PARCO’s business hours
Price
Free
Location
Shibuya Parco 6F TOKYO PARADE goods&cafe
More Info
Free to enter. Food and drinks must be purchased separately
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba Hashira Exhibition
This Demon Slayer exhibition will explore the charms and personalities of all nine of the hashira who each have their own backstories.
Date & Time
Nov 2, 2024-Mar 2, 2025・10:00-20:00
Price
From ¥1,000 for exhibition tickets
Location
CREATIVE MUSEUM TOKYO
More Info
Cafe tickets must be purchased separately
ONE PIECE ONLY
This unique One Piece exhibit will allow fans of the series to experience never-before-seen aspects from the manga.
Date & Time
Oct 9, 2024-May 13, 2025・10:00-18:00
Price
From ¥800
Location
Tachikawa Play! Museum
Tokyo Food and Drink Events in January
Rooftop Bar Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills Hot Japanese Gin Cocktails
This winter guests visiting the Rooftop Bar Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills have the choice of three exclusive hot Japanese gin cocktails.
Date & Time
Jan 01-Feb 28・17:00~
Price
¥2,750 *Prices are inclusive of consumption tax and subject to a 15% service charge
Location
Rooftop Bar Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills
The French Kitchen’s Crab and Roast Beef Semi-Buffet Dinner with Seasonal Desserts
The French Kitchen, on the second floor of Grand Hyatt Tokyo, is offering a crab and roast beef semi-buffet dinner.
Date & Time
Jan 15-Feb 28・18:00-21:30
Price
¥13,200 per person, ¥13,895 with a drink (sparkling wine)
Location
The French Kitchen
Nandemo Ikimono Onigiri Pop Up Shop
The popular character series “Nandemo Ikimono” has opened a pop up onigiri shop at Rayard Miyashita Park. The shop will serve onigiri with various toppings and exclusive merchandise.
Date & Time
Jan 18-Feb 16・11:00-21:00
Price
Location
Rayard Miyashita Park
More Info
shop is located on 2nd floor, Miyashita+
Zenkoji Temple Special Experience with Nagano Wine Premium Dinner featuring The Drops of God
Discover a unique blend of spirituality and fine wine at Zenkoji Temple in January 2025. This exclusive tour offers a premium dinner inspired by The Drops of God manga.
Date & Time
Jan 24-26・
Price
From ¥250,000
Location
Zenkoji Temple
More Info
Add-on items such as train tickets or private transfer also available
Photo by Petrina Tinslay
Bills Autumn and Winter 2024 Menu
Bills winter menu is inclusive for everyone from vegans to gluten-free diners, ft. Broccolini pasta, oat milk matcha frappe and paleo bread.
Date & Time
Oct 8, 2024-Jan 31, 2025・08:30~
Price
Prices vary
Location
Bills Omotesando
Pingu Cafe
To celebrate the 45th anniversary of beloved cartoon Pingu, a themed cafe is coming to Tokyo. Modeled after the concept of a white winter, guests can expect to savor comforting dishes while also picking up some sweet merchandise.
Date & Time
Dec 19, 2024-Feb 9, 2025・10:00-21:20
Price
¥660 for an Advance Reservation fee. Food and drink must be purchased separately
Location
BOX cafe&space Tokyo Solamachi store
Illumination Beer Garden and Order Buffet at the Hyatt Regency Seragaki Island, Okinawa
The Lobby Lounge & Bar at Hyatt Regency Hotel Seragaki Island, Okinawa is launching an extra-special made-to-order buffet to coincide with the illumination display on the hotel grounds.
Date & Time
Nov 8, 2024-Mar 31, 2025・17:00-21:00・L.O. 20:45
Price
¥4,400 (ORDER BUFFET) | ¥7,150 (THE LOBBY “BEER GARDEN” PLAN) Including consumption tax and are subject to an additional service charge.
Location
THE ISLAND 1F LOBBY LOUNGE & BAR, HYATT REGENCY HOTEL
Tokyo Game Events in January
Persona 5 The Royal & The Phantom X Cafe
This is a gaming collab cafe that Persona fans don’t want to miss. The Persona 5 The Royal & The Phantom X Cafe will feature drinks and food inspired by the world of the Persona series.
Date & Time
Jan 24-Feb 26・11:00-21:00
Price
Reservations must be made on the Sweets Paradise app
Location
Animax+ Cafe
Dragon Quest 3 Remaster Cafe
This cafe celebrates the recent release of the Dragon Quest III remaster. Expect to see unique menu items like Roto’s Emblem burger and Magical Water.
Date & Time
Dec 7, 2024-Jan 31, 2025・09:00-20:30
Price
Free
Location
Square Enix Cafe Tokyo
More Info
Free to enter. Food and drinks must be purchased separately
Beyblade 25th Anniversary Exhibition
A beloved Japanese toy is about to celebrate 25 years of spinning! This is “Beyblade Park” a special exhibition that looks back on the 25-year history of the franchise.
Date & Time
Dec 27, 2024-Feb 2, 2025・11:00-19:00
Price
¥3,000 for a general ticket. ¥2,600 for elementary, junior high and high school students
Location
Tokyo Anime Center at DNP PLAZA SHIBUYA
More Info
Tickets will be randomly allocated by a ballot. Register your interest by 28th November 2024. Ballot results will be announced on 4th December 2024.
Street Fighter 6 Cafe
It’s time to Hadoken! This limited-time only Street Fighter 6 cafe is a must-visit for all fans of video game fighters.
Date & Time
Dec 20, 2024-Feb 5, 2025・10:00-22:00
Price
Free to reserve. Food, drink and merchandise must be purchased separately
Location
Capcom Cafe Ikebukuro
Tokyo Community and Performative Events in January
One Big Joke: Translating the Humor in Osamu Dazai
Join translators Sam Bett and Yuki Tejima for a conversation about translating humor, tied to the publication of Bett’s translation of The Beggar Student by Osamu Dazai.
Date & Time
Jan 10, 2025・19:00-21:00
Price
Free
Location
Our Space
Put a Pin in It: An ADHD Adventure! at Tokyo Comedy Bar
Join comedians Mike Paxman and Alex T Thomas in Put a Pin in It, a unique, interactive comedy show blending ADHD-fueled tangents and quick-witted humor.
Date & Time
Jan 29, 2025・21:00-22:30
Price
¥2,000
Location
Tokyo Comedy Bar
Mochitsuki at Yoyogi Hachimangu Shrine
Bash some rice at Yoyogi Hachimangu, a famous Shinto shrine near Yoyogi Park. This sweet community event is a great way to experience an ages-old Japanese custom, and work up a sweat while you’re at it!
Date & Time
Jan 31, 2025・10:00-14:00
Price
Free
Location
Yoyogo Hachimangu
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