Latest Events in Tokyo(May Updated)

ENHYPEN is a global boy group formed through Mnet's large-scale project "I-LAND," which aired from June 2020 for approximately three months. The group consists of seven members: Jungwon, Heeseung, Jay, Jake, Sunghoon, Sunoo, and Ni-ki. They debuted in November 2020 with "BORDER: DAY ONE" and made their Japanese debut in July 2021 with the single "BORDER: Hakanai." In January 2023, as a "4th generation" K-POP act, they held a solo dome concert at Kyocera Dome Osaka as part of their "MANIFESTO" world tour, setting the fastest record for a dome concert within approximately two years of debut. Later, during their September 2023 "FATE" world tour, they became the fastest K-POP boy group to hold a solo concert at Tokyo Dome. Their fifth mini-album "ORANGE BLOOD," released in November 2023, achieved double million sales, and their latest album "ROMANCE: UNTOLD" also reached double million sales in initial shipments, continually breaking their own records. ENHYPEN will hold their first stadium concert in Japan this summer, titled "ENHYPEN WORLD TOUR 'WALK THE LINE' IN JAPAN -SUMMER EDITION-." The concerts will take place on July 5-6 at Ajinomoto Stadium in Tokyo and August 2-3 at Yanmar Stadium Nagai (Nagai Stadium) in Osaka. This marks the first time a "4th generation" K-POP group has held stadium concerts in two cities—an unprecedented feat. Additionally, ENHYPEN achieved this milestone in approximately 4 years and 7 months since debut, the fastest among non-Japanese artists.

The 6-member boy group BOYNEXTDOOR will hold their highly anticipated first solo arena concert in Japan, titled “BOYNEXTDOOR TOUR “KNOCK ON Vol.1” ENCORE IN JAPAN.” The event will take place over three days, from June 28 to June 30, 2025, at the Main Arena of Musashino Forest Sport Plaza in Tokyo. Following their Asia tour that began in December 2024, BOYNEXTDOOR is set to hold an encore performance in Japan. They have previously toured through 13 cities, including Incheon, Singapore, Manila, Bangkok, Taipei, Hong Kong, and Jakarta, with their popularity soaring. Additionally, a final concert in South Korea is also planned. BOYNEXTDOOR is a new boy group launched by KOZ ENTERTAINMENT under the HYBE MUSIC GROUP, with the name meaning “The Boys Next Door.” They made their official debut on May 30, 2023, with their first single “WHO!” and quickly garnered a large fan base. Their hit song “IF I SAY, I LOVE YOU” has set multiple records on iTunes and Billboard, drawing global attention. This summer, they are also scheduled to perform at the world’s largest music festival, “Lollapalooza,” in Chicago. As a rising next-generation boy group with strong musical talent, BOYNEXTDOOR’s popularity continues to grow. This concert is a perfect opportunity to experience their dynamic momentum.

The Ghibli 3D Modeling Exhibition, which explores the appeal of Studio Ghibli works, will be held at Warehouse Terada B&C HALL/E HALL in Tennoz, Tokyo from Tuesday, May 27th. Studio Ghibli works, including the movie "How Do You Live?", which has been released in over 80 countries and regions, are now being watched all over the world. Behind the scenes, there were people in each country and region who loved the works and tried to spread them over a long period of time. This exhibition will introduce famous scenes from the movies through 3D models, tracing how overseas partners distributed the works. The 3D Modeling Exhibition is the origin of the full-scale Studio Ghibli exhibition that began in 2003, and will return to Tokyo after 22 years of evolution. Of particular interest is the Savoia S-21 flying boat that appears in the movie "Porco Rosso". The impressive flying boat, created based on the assumption that it "really existed," will look like it is about to take off from Warehouse Terada at any moment. The event will run from May 27th (Tuesday) to September 23rd (Tuesday, national holiday). The "Ham Ramen" that was on sale at the "Friday Road Show and Ghibli Exhibition" two years ago and became a hot topic will be back at the water facility "T-LOTUS M" next to the venue. In addition, tickets will be sold in combination with the Ghibli Museum in Mitaka and tickets linked to hotel accommodation plans.

1）Usage instructions: - To enter, users must exchange their tickets at the Trip.com ticket counter by presenting the 【Trip.com order page (not a screenshot) + valid identification (passport)】. Please enter at the designated time. 2）Ticket Counter Address and Business Hours: - Odaiba Seaside Park: 1-4 Daiba, Minato City, Tokyo, Japan - Business Hours: 16:00-19:30 (JST) 3）The event will proceed as scheduled in case of rain, but may be canceled in the event of extremely severe weather. Please refer to the official website for the latest information on the event day. Official website: https://star-island.jp/ The futuristic fireworks show "STAR ISLAND" in Tokyo last year will continue to be held in Odaiba Seaside Park this year, bringing a more shocking immersive performance! This show uses a new performance team, integrating fireworks, drone light shows, flame sprays, music, live dance performances, etc. to create a movie-level immersive experience!

Please show your "Reserved Name+Reserved Phone Number+Trip.com Order Page(not a screenshot)" to pick up your ticket(s). Ticket pick-up address: ARIAKE ARENA 2F STAND FLOOR ENTRANCE. Ticket pick-up time: On the day of the show.16:00-18:00on May 24（localtime）；15:00-17:00on May25（localtime）. Latecomers will not be able to pick up ticket(s) and enter the venue. From March to May 2025, the highly popular Korean group TXT's world tour will land in Japan! Since their debut, TXT has attracted countless fans worldwide with their captivating stage performances and youthful image. Their music is filled with youth, dreams, and courage, and their stage presence and musical style continue to evolve. Their performances around the world bring fans a soul-stirring musical experience. Are you ready? Join YEONJUN, SOOBIN, BEOMGYU, TAEHYUN, and HUENINGKAI on this musical journey and experience the unique musical charm of TXT amidst stunning stage lights and passionate performances!

The newly launched "Ginza Sony Park" has officially opened on January 26, 2025 (Sunday), and the first wave of planning activities "Sony Park Exhibition 2025" will be held simultaneously. With the theme of Sony's six major fields of music, semiconductors, finance, games, entertainment technology and movies, six groups of artists including YOASOBI, Sheep Literature, Vaundy, BABYMONSTER, Creepy Nuts, and Kensuke Ushio will be invited to participate in the creation, using art and high technology to create amazing experiences. Exhibiting works, the event will be divided into two stages, with three groups of works on display in each stage.

Japan, whose otaku culture based on cartoons and games has swept the world, actually has another entertainment that it is proud of: "special photography"! In 2024, "Godzilla-1.0" won the Academy Award for "Best Visual Effects", pushing it to the peak of popularity. Continuing this trend, the "Godzilla 70th Anniversary Art Exhibition" at the Mori Art Museum in Tokyo will be held from April 26 (Saturday) to June 29 (Sunday), 2025!

Japanese ticketing giantePlushas announced the launch ofFAVOY, a new project dedicated to online music culture, alongside an upcoming live event featuring some of the scene’s most notable artists. Over the past decade, online music has evolved into a dominant force in the mainstream, with viral hits shaping global music trends. However, the landscape remains diverse, with Vocaloid producers, cover singers, Vtubers, and various digital artists each contributing their own distinct styles. Recognizing this, FAVOY aims to create unique live experiences by bringing together artists who have never shared a stage before, using ePlus’ extensive ticketing data to curate unprecedented collaborations. The nameFAVOYcombines “Fave,” a term widely used in international youth culture to express admiration for favorite artists, a slang term popularized on Japanese social media in the 2010s meaning “to like” or “favorite” a post. The project seeks to offer fans a chance to experience their favorite artists beyond the digital space while discovering new talent in a live setting.

With the explosive growth of artificial intelligence (AI) and the integration of virtual and real worlds, the latest cutting-edge technologies have quickly penetrated our daily lives. This tendency has become especially apparent since the COVID-19 pandemic, when many human activities shifted towards virtual space. Looking back, the progress of art and technology has run parallel to each other throughout the course of history, a phenomenon that is especially evident in the field of computer art and video art. While recent innovations in video game engines and AI offer unprecedented possibilities for artists, the advent of generative AI also has raised significant concerns. Such developments are now attracting considerable attention in various fields and industries, including the contemporary art world.

"Maybe Yoshitake Shinsuke Exhibition" opened in Tokyo in April 2022 and then toured all over Japan. This time, the exhibition will be "plenty expanded" with new large-scale experience exhibits and original exhibition goods, and will open on March 20th at CREATIVE MUSEUM TOKYO as "Maybe Yoshitake Shinsuke Exhibition Plenty Expanded Type"! Yoshitake Shinsuke, the author of the best-selling "Maybe Apple" (Bronze Shinsha), made his debut in 2013. Since then, in about 11 years, he has published 30 picture books and about 100 books including other writings and illustration work. He has gained wide support from children to adults. This exhibition is a unveiling of the huge number of sketches that Yoshitake has accumulated over the years in small notebooks, observing events around him. There are also plenty of idea sketches and original drawings that allow you to trace the process of creating a picture book. The exhibition will also feature Yoshitake's treasured collection, which has served as a source of inspiration, and allow visitors to take a peek inside Yoshitake's mind from various angles.

"Design Ah! Neo" is an exhibition that expands the concept of the program "Design Ah! Neo" currently airing on NHK Educational TV into an experiential space. It has been held as a "Design Ah! Exhibition" at 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT in 2013, and at six museums across the country, including the Miraikan, the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation, and the Toyama Prefectural Museum of Art from 2018 to 2021. The third "Design Ah! Neo" exhibition will exhibit new works with new themes, while retaining the concept of encouraging children to enjoy various thoughts and discoveries about design.

Ramses The Great and the Gold of the Pharaohs will feature 183 pieces of rare artefacts from ancient Egypt that focus on the almighty pharaoh, Ramses The Great and it will be the largest collection of artefacts on Ramses II to ever leave Egypt. This spectacular exhibition will also boast the FIRST ever virtual walkthrough of Ramses II’s famous temples as well as a full-length documentary ever produced on Ramses II’s tomb.

This is a touring, international exhibition designed and organised by the Musée de l'Orangerie in Paris, France, focusing together, for the first time, on two Impressionist/Post-Impressionist painters, Renoir and Cézanne.Featuring masterpieces like Renoir’s “Two Young Girls at the Piano” and Cézanne’s “Portrait of the Artist’s Son”, the exhibition explores the origins of modern art through approximately fifty works, including portraits, still lifes, and landscapes by these two great masters, as well as pieces by Picasso, who was influenced by them.Realised through cooperation between the Musée de l'Orangerie and the Musée d'Orsay, the exhibition travels the world, showing in Milan, then Martigny (Switzerland) and Hong Kong, before appearing at Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum, Tokyo, the only Japanese venue for the show.We hope that audiences will delight in the connections between Renoir and Cézanne, and in the extraordinary artistic expression of these two great masters who produced such unconstrained and diverse work on the eve of the birth of modern art.

The Baby & Kids Expo is Japan's leading trade fair for gifts, home, and interior products and it features a display of every baby and kids' items, fashion wear, toys, nursing products, strollers, dad products, maternity goods, etc The Baby & Kids Expo is Japan's leading trade fair for gifts, home, and interior products and it features a display of every baby and kids' items, fashion wear, toys, nursing products, strollers, dad products, maternity goods, etc. It is the best place for importers, wholesalers, retailers and buyers from across the world to place orders, as well as finding OEM/ODM partners. Information Source: Reed Exhibitions Japan Ltd. | expotobi

Experience the floating world of Edo as seen by Hokusai through technology. The works of Katsushika Hokusai, which everyone has seen at least once, are reproduced in high-definition images with a sense of realism using ultra-high definition image data and Sony's Crystal LED LED display. In addition, with effects such as Sony's haptics technology that makes it feel as if the floor has turned into a puddle or a sandy beach, visitors can experience the scenery and walking sensation of Edo as Hokusai saw it with an overwhelming sense of immersion. During the event, collaborative goods with brands that represent Japanese craftsmanship and are inspired by Katsushika Hokusai will also be on sale.

This exhibition is set in the magnificent world of the anime "Chi. - About the Movement of the Earth" and features a wealth of knowledge, from historical research on the heliocentric theory to modern observation technology. With the "Heliocentric Theory Research Notes" handed out at the entrance to the venue in hand, visitors can take part in quizzes, while experiencing the experiential exhibits that faithfully reproduce famous scenes from the anime, powerful images, and photo spots that allow visitors to experience the world of the anime as it is. This is an exhibition where adults and children alike can enjoy exploring the universe in a fully immersive way.

The official name of Sensoji Temple comes from the Golden Dragon Mountain, and it is called "Golden Dragon Mountain Sensoji Temple", and the name "Golden Dragon Dance" comes from the name of this mountain. "Golden Dragon Dance" is a dance that started in 1958 to commemorate the reconstruction of the main hall of Sensoji Temple, Kannon Hall. This dance is based on the story of Guanyin Bodhisattva enshrined in Sensoji Temple. According to legend, she appeared as a golden dragon that descended from the sky, and overnight she created a thousand pine trees that symbolize a good harvest. The 18-meter-long, 88-kilogram shining golden dragon dances gorgeously to the music of the celebration, and this scene is absolutely impressive.

In cooperation with the "Museum Spring Festival" held annually at the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo, the Marubeni Gallery will be holding a special exhibition of "The Beautiful Simonetta," the only tempera painting by Botticelli (Sandro Botticelli, 1444/1445-1510) in Japan, which is owned by Marubeni. The model for this painting was the beautiful Simonetta Vespucci (1453-1476), who died young and is said to have been the model for Botticelli's masterpieces "Primavera (Spring)" and "The Birth of Venus," and was also a symbol of "Spring in Florence" or "Spring of the Renaissance. "The year 2025 also marks the 50th anniversary of the death of Yashiro Yukio, who is known worldwide for his research on Botticelli. Around the same time, the Yamato Bunkakan Museum in Nara will hold a special exhibition commemorating the 50th anniversary of Yashiro Yukio's death. Furthermore, 2025 marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Tsuji Kunio, author of "The Coronation of Spring," a novel in which Simonetta appears. This exhibition will be held in response to these anniversaries. We hope that as many people as possible will take this opportunity to enjoy "The Beautiful Simonetta."

The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo is pleased to present Hilma af Klint (tentative title) from March 4 to June 15, 2025. This will be the first major retrospective in Asia of Hilma af Klint (1862–1944), a pioneer of abstract painting. The painter from Sweden has been reevaluated in recent years as a creator of abstract paintings that preceded her contemporaries, such as Wassily Kandinsky and Piet Mondrian. For many years, her oeuvre of more than 1,000 works was known only to a very few people. As late as in the 1980s, several exhibitions began to introduce her works, and by the turn of the 21st century, her presence became international all at once. Her 2018 retrospective at the Guggenheim Museum in New York, the U.S., attracted 600,000 visitors, the largest attendance in the museum’s history. Including The Ten Largest (1907), a set of ten paintings over three meters high, all 140 works in this exhibition will travel to Japan for the first time. Centering on her representative accomplishment, The Paintings for the Temple, the exhibition will provide an overview of af Klint’s career, while introducing materials left by the artist and diverse sources of her inspiration, including the spiritualism and the women’s movements of her time.

Ancient DNA research involves deciphering minute traces of DNA remaining in the bones of ancient people excavated from ruins, and tracing the footsteps of humanity. In recent years, with the development of technology, it has made great strides, and it has become clear that the path that Homo sapiens walked was far more complicated than previously imagined. This exhibition uses ancient human bones and archaeological materials from all over Japan, as well as high-definition CG images of ancient human skulls, to convey the long path that the Japanese people have taken, as revealed by the latest research, and the message that the collective history has for the future.

This exhibition is hosted by the Japan Typeface Association. From a total of 2,045 works collected from Japan and abroad, high-scoring award-winning works including the Grand Prize, Student Award, and Best Works are selected for centralized display to present the latest style of font design. Welcome to come and experience the charm of "current" font design. The Japan Typeface Association will also hold a special lecture, inviting the designer of this year's award-winning work "From the Rock - Mr. Hakamada's Prison Letters" (Asahi Shimbun Editorial Bureau Design Department) to come to the scene and share the story behind the design.

Tsutaya Juzaburo (1750-97), a prominent publisher in the Edo period, is known for publishing Ukiyo-e artists such as Kitagawa Utamaro and Toshusai Sharaku, who are now considered world-class artists. This exhibition takes a close look at Tsutaju's activities, showcasing the diverse culture of Edo, focusing on the Tenmei and Kansei periods (1781-1801). With the red-light district and kabuki of Edo as his backdrop, Tsutaju deepened his friendships with kyoka poets and comic poets during the rise of kyoka poetry. He expanded his network of samurai, wealthy townspeople, popular actors, comic poets, and artists in every direction, linking various fields and introducing various new ideas to the publishing industry through a kind of media mix. Tsutajyu used his business acumen to endlessly innovate the content business. What is rooted in this is a thorough user (consumer) perspective, and the vitality with which he pursued things that people would enjoy and find interesting. This exhibition is in collaboration with NHK's 2025 taiga drama "Berabou: Tsutaju Eika no Yumebanashi," which will feature Tsutaya Jusaburo as the main character. Through a look at Tsutaju's publishing activities along with aspects of the Edo cityscape, visitors will be able to experience not only the part Tsutaju played in the publishing culture of the late Edo period, but also the values ​​and artistry that he created.

Tokyo 2025 · The 18th International Art Grand Prix is ​​hosted by the NPO Japan International Art Institute, supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Tokyo Metropolitan Government, Chinese Embassy in Japan and other government agencies, and cooperated by many groups at home and abroad. The annual large-scale international art exhibition is about to usher in the 18th International Art Grand Prix Tokyo 2025. This exhibition brings together about 300 works of art in various forms and categories from 18 countries.

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Tokyo Odaiba Triennale is due to be held in the capital’s iconic waterfront district next year from October 18 to December 25. The theme of the international art festival is “Peaceful sleep disturbed by Jokisen — Wildness, Chaos and a New World,” derived from a kyoka (comic poem) from the 1850s. Headed by an executive organizing committee and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, the festival hopes to bring together art lovers and creative visionaries from around the world in what is set to be a particularly exciting year for Tokyo: the city will also host the World Athletics Championships and the Deaflympics in 2025.

From the late 1960s to the 1970s, the "underground," commonly known as "angura," took the Japanese art world by storm, mainly in the urban space of Tokyo. The underground, which replaced the "avant-garde" as the gathering point of cutting-edge art, was imported to Japan from the United States through experimental films and spread to fields such as fine art, music, manga, design, theater, and dance, becoming a trend recognized by the general public in just a few years. However, because it was established through its interaction with the anti-establishment movement of the time, it disappeared in the early 1970s as the movement declined. Although it was a short-lived phenomenon, underground culture had a great impact on postwar Japanese society, and it can be said that it remains as a style to this day. In addition, by its very nature, underground culture focused on temporary "events" rather than physical "works," and placed importance on the "places" that welcomed its bearers. For this reason, the underground is seen as the atmosphere of the times, and its actual nature has yet to be clarified. "MAM Research 011: Tokyo Underground 1960s-1970s - A turning point in postwar Japanese culture" will display many materials, mainly ephemera (printed material intended for temporary use), that are suited to conveying the rise and fall of underground culture in Tokyo. Furthermore, by examining these materials, we will attempt to look in detail at the history of "underground," its ideas and those who carried it, as well as its spread and limitations.

Styx Mankato is set to be an unforgettable evening of rock music at the Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center in Mankato, MN. On November 13, 2025, at 7:30 PM, this iconic band will grace the stage, delivering a performance that promises to captivate the audience with their timeless hits and electrifying presence. With ticket prices ranging from $50 to $114, fans have the opportunity to experience the legendary sounds of Styx in an intimate and dynamic setting. Known for their classic rock anthems and powerful live shows, Styx's performance in Mankato is anticipated to draw attendees from near and far. The Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center, renowned for its excellent acoustics and comfortable seating, provides the perfect backdrop for this highly anticipated event. Don't miss the chance to witness Styx Mankato, a night that will surely be etched in the memories of all who attend.