Featured Events in Tokyo in November, 2025 (July Updated)

This exhibition will explore the interests and expressive challenges of Impressionist painters in interior spaces through approximately 100 pieces, including 68 masterpieces from the Musée d'Orsay in Paris, known as the "Hall of Fame of Impressionism," as well as important works from Japan. This is the first time in about 10 years that the Musée d'Orsay's Impressionist collection has come to Japan on this scale. This will be a rare opportunity to experience the appeal of Impressionism from a fresh perspective.

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.

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.

Tokyo Metropolitan Government has created a new tourist resource for nighttime viewing by using the exterior wall of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building No. 1 as a screen to express a variety of art with light and sound, and to perform projection mapping all year round in order to activate and revitalize nighttime tourism. This time, as the 45th anniversary is approaching next year, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government will begin showing works using the world-famous "Pac-Man". The game board appears on the outer wall of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, and Pac-Man, who is making a futuristic scene, eats up everything vividly. The music of the game of Pac-Man, which has a futuristic feel, and the music of the highly friendly soundtrack maker Mr. Haraguchi Sasuke have produced. Please enjoy the collaborative work of Pac-Man and Tokyo that can only be seen in the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building.

Sou Fujimoto (born 1971 in Hokkaido) has design offices in Tokyo, Paris, and Shenzhen, and is involved in a wide range of projects around the world, from private homes to universities, commercial facilities, hotels, and complexes. After garnering attention with his Aomori Museum of Art Competition in 2000, he has completed a series of highly acclaimed projects, including the Musashino Art University Museum and Library (Tokyo, 2010), the Serpentine Gallery Pavilion 2013 (London), and in recent years the apartment complex L'Arbre Blanc (The White Tree) (Montpellier, France, 2019) and the music complex House of Hungarian Music (Budapest, 2021). He is currently one of the most notable Japanese architects, serving as the venue design producer for the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo.

Are you ready for a great party? Join Kuromi, My Melody and Hapidanbui for an exciting exhibition! Dive into interactive displays, dance to hit music, and enjoy hands-on fun.

This exhibition is the first curatorial collaboration between the National Art Center, Tokyo and M+. It presents a historical survey of Japanese contemporary art between 1989 and 2010, bracketed by two major events in Japan’s recent past: the end of the Shōwa era (1926–1989) and the beginning of the Heisei period (1989–2019), and the Tōhoku Earthquake in 2011.The exhibition traces a trajectory of contemporary art in Japan beyond national and territorial frameworks, evolving through a rich array of international exchanges. Structured as two intertwined strands of iconic works of art and stories of lesser-known projects by artists during this period, the exhibition features Japanese artists living inside and outside their native country alongside works by international artists. It paints a picture of Japanese contemporary art as a complex, porous network of cultural dialogue and engagement, providing an alternative view to the established narrative of national singularity.The exhibition shows how Japanese contemporary art during this critical transitionary period examined and tackled major subjects, such as the nation's historical legacy and multiplicity of identities, while proposing possibilities of alternative communities. It also underscores the wide influence of Japanese art and visual culture in the first two decades of contemporary globalisation.

The National Art Center, Tokyo and Bvlgari are pleased to announceBvlgari Kaleidos Colors, Cultures and Craft, the Maison’s first exhibition in Japan in ten years, and its largest ever in the country, a kaleidoscopic journey into its vibrant world of colors, showcasing nearly 350 chromatic masterpieces, from jewelry to contemporary art. The exhibition takes its name from the Greek words "kalos" (beautiful) and "eidos" (form), symbolizing a dynamic and ever-changing journey through color, where beauty and creativity blend harmoniously. Nearly 350 chromatic masterpieces – including jewelry creations from the Bvlgari Heritage Collection and prestigious private collections, spanning from the origins to the present day – highlight the deep connection between Italy and Japan, celebrating their rich cultural legacy and shared passion for art and design. Adding further emotional depth, the exhibition also showcases works by three contemporary female artists – Mariko Mori, Lara Favaretto and Akiko Nakayama – who offer their personal reflections on color. BvlgariKaleidos: Colors, Cultures and Craftsunfolds like a kaleidoscope of creative references and emotional experiences, blending High Jewelry, creations from the Bvlgari Heritage Collection, contemporary art, exclusive materials from the Bvlgari Historical Archives and immersive installations. Visitors will explore Bvlgari’s mastery of gemstones and precious metals on a multifaceted journey where videos, interactive spaces and artistic dialogues bring the Maison’sworld of color to life.

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.

mesm Tokyo will offer a special afternoon tea program “Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji, First half” in the first collaboration with Sumida Hokusai Museum at the 16th floor bar and lounge “Whisk” from June 1（Sun）, 2025. This program, the 14th in the “TOKYO WAVES” series of afternoon exhibitions, is based on the theme of “Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji”, a masterpiece by Hokusai Katsushika, the famous Japanese ukiyoe woodblock print artist, and offers a gastronomic experience that lets guests experience scenery and history through their five senses. Focusing on Hokusai's creative background and character, guests can enjoy appetizers that express Edo life in a modern way and sweets inspired by 11 of his masterpieces. Inspired by the “Tokyo Waterfront Line” that connects the Hamarikyu Gardens and the Ryogoku area, we will offer a special moment unique to the intersection of Tokyo's landscape and history. The first half of the exhibition will be held in two parts from June 1 (Sun) to August 31 (Sun), 2025, and the second half from September 1 (Mon) to November 30 (Sun), 2025

During the Asuka period, Gigaku, a Buddhist performing art, was introduced from the continent to Japan. Since then, various performing arts using masks have flourished in Japan, such as Bugaku, which developed as a masked drama at the imperial court, and Noh and Kyogen, which were perfected during the Muromachi period. Basically, masks depict people, but a wide variety of masks, including gods and demons, are used and their shapes are also diverse. Among them, the most eye-catching are the animal masks. In this special feature, we will be displaying animal-themed masks across the boundaries of performing arts. There are masks that do not seem to be animals at first glance, such as Kyogen masks of monkeys and foxes that depict animal faces in a realistic way that is easy to understand even today, Bugaku masks of the Kunlun Hassen, which anthropomorphize birds, Noh masks of lions, and lion mouths that are quite human-like in appearance, as well as Usobuki, which puts a rolled up paper into a cylindrical shape in its pursed mouth to make it look like a mosquito, and Kentoku, whose humorous facial expression is likened to that of an animal spirit. People may have enjoyed playing animals and felt a sense of familiarity with the animals that appeared in performing arts. We hope that you will experience the way people look at animals through the diverse expressions of animal masks.

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K-pop girl group LE SSERAFIM announced their new concert tour 2025 LE SSERAFIM TOUR ‘EASY CRAZY HOT’! LE SSERAFIM kicked off their world tour in Incheon in April, and then held a total of 9 shows in 4 cities including Nagoya, Osaka, Kitakyushu and Saitama, leaving unforgettable memories for fans. It is worth mentioning that all concert tickets were sold out as soon as they were released, and even after the stage was built, seats with limited views and technical areas were added, showing their overwhelming ticket sales strength. At the end of the Japanese tour, the members surprisingly announced that they would hold an encore concert at Tokyo Dome on November 18th and 19th. As a culmination of the Japanese leg of the show that mobilized about 110,000 people, they will move to a bigger stage.