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Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra
Veteran ska band. Mar 12, 7pm, ¥5,250. Studio Coast, Shin-Kiba. Mar 27, 6pm, ¥6,800. Ryogoku Kokugikan. Apr 24, 4pm, ¥6,800. Tokyo Taikukan, Kokuritsu-Kyogijo. www.tokyoska.net
AC/DC
Aussie rock gods in their 36th year. Mar 12, 7pm, ¥6,000-¥12,000. Saitama Super Arena. Tel: HIP 03-3475-9999.
“Synchronicity ’10”
Bumper line-up of innovative Japanese acts including Rovo, Shugo Tokumaru and Soil & “Pimp” Sessions. Mar 13, 3pm, ¥4,800 (adv)/¥5,500 (door). Shibuya O-East. Tel: 03-5458-4681.
“St. Patrick’s Daying 42”
Electro-rock band Rezz party with DJs, performance artists and more. Mar 13, 8pm, ¥2,000. SuperDeluxe, Nishi-Azabu. Tel: 03-5412-0515.
“We Sky a Go-Go”
One-day electronic fest with Takkyu Ishino, Dexpistols and others. Mar 13, 7pm, ¥3,800. Naeba Prince Hotel, Niigata. Tel: Smash 03-3444-6751.
Shonen Knife
Osaka guitar pop trio. Mar 13, 7pm, ¥3,000. Fever, Shindaita. Tel: Smash 03-3444-6751.
“Or Lots of Squares”
Heavy metal and noisy rock from Electric Eel Shock, Kuruucrew and others. Mar 13, 7pm, ¥2,000 (adv)/¥2,500 (door). Kameido Hardcore. Tel: 03-5836-7515.
Polysics
Devo devotees take over Tokyo’s most iconic venue. Mar 14, 5:30pm, ¥4,800 (adv)/¥5,300 (door). Nippon Budokan, Kudanshita. http://polysicsxbudokan.com
“Black Pig Chant”
Austere electronica from Mika Vainio, Rashad Becker and others. Mar 14, 7pm, ¥2,000. Soup, Ochiai. Tel: 03-6909-3000. Mar 16, 7:30pm, ¥2,000 (adv)/¥2,500 (door). SuperDeluxe, Nishi-Azabu. Tel: 03-5412-0515.
Vashti Bunyan
The godmother of freak folk drops in on Japan. Mar 15-16, 7 & 9:30pm, ¥4,800-¥6,800. Billboard Live, Roppongi. Tel: 03-3405-1133.
Locksley
Melodic pop-punk band from Wisconsin. Mar 15, 7pm, ¥3,500 (adv)/¥4,000 (door). Shibuya Club Quattro. Tel: Hot Stuff 03-5720-9999. Mar 20, 7pm, ¥3,000 (adv)/¥3,500 (door). Shibuya O-Nest. Tel: 03-3462-4420.
“The Black Procession”
Hardcore metal bands Hate Machine, Bleeding Through and others. Mar 16-17, 6pm, ¥7,800. Shibuya O-East. Tel: Creativeman 03-3462-6969.
The Dirty Projectors
Experimental rock band from Brooklyn. Mar 16, 7pm, ¥5,500. Club Quattro, Shibuya. Tel: Smash 03-3444-6751.
Kes Band
Folk-rock group from Melbourne and others. Mar 17, 6:30pm, ¥2,000. UFO Club, Higashi-Koenji. Tel: 03-5306-0240.
Zazen Boys
Mathematically enhanced indie rockers. Mar 17-18, 7pm, ¥3,000. Fever, Shindaita. Tel: 03-6304-7899. Mar 22, 7pm, ¥3,000 (adv)/¥3,500 (door). Shibuya O-West. Tel: H.I.P. 03-3475-9999.
“The Mother of All Paddy Nights”
Irish-influenced bands Johnsons Motocar, The Onset of Jimmy O’Higgins and others. Mar 18, 5pm, ¥3,000 (adv)/¥3,500 (door). Garden, Shimokitazawa. rockstarcircus@gmail.com
“In Majestic Silence Vol. 10”
Korean psych folk veteran Kim Doo Soo and Japanese counterpart Kan Mikami, plus others. Mar 18, 7pm, ¥2,000 (adv)/¥2,500 (door). UFO Club, Higashi-Koenji. Tel: 03-5306-0240.
Ray Parker Jr.
Ghostbusters singer branches out into soul and R&B. Mar 19-20, 7 & 9:30pm; Mar 21-22, 5 & 8pm, ¥8,400-¥11,000. Cotton Club, Marunouchi. Tel: 03-3215-1555.
Young@Heart
Senior citizen choir featured in the hit documentary. Mar 19, 7pm, ¥7,350-¥8,400. Sumida Triphony Hall, Kinshicho. Mar 27, 5pm; Mar 28, 2pm, ¥7,350-¥8,400. Bunkamura Orchard Hall, Shibuya. Tel: Sunrise Promotions 0570-00-3337.
“Rock no Gakuen”
Three-day J-rock fest in a former school, with Triceratops, The Pillows and others. Mar 20-22, 11:30am, ¥2,000 (each performance)/¥5,000 (one-day pass). Rock no Gakuen, Mizaki. meturl.com/rocknogakuen
Klaus Schulze
Former Tangerine Dream drummer and friends. Mar 20, 3pm; Mar 21, 6pm, ¥10,000 (adv)/¥11,000 (door). Tokyo International Forum Hall A, Yurakucho. Tel: Captain Trip Records 03-5355-5698.
Bob Dylan
Grizzled folk troubadour brings his never-ending tour to Tokyo. Mar 21, 5pm; Mar 23-26 & 29, ¥12,000-¥20,000. Zepp Tokyo, Aomi. Tel: Udo 03-3402-5999.
“The Wild Rover”
Multi-venue festival featuring Irish-influenced bands The Cherry Coke$, Overground Acoustic Underground and others. Mar 22, 3pm, ¥3,300. Club Asia, Vuenos Tokyo, Glad, Lounge Neo, Shibuya. Tel: Hot Stuff 03-5720-9999.
65daysofstatic
Instrumental rock band from England. Mar 23, 7pm, ¥5,500. Duo Music Exchange, Shibuya. Mar 24, 7pm, ¥5,500. Studio Coast, Shin-Kiba. Tel: Creativeman 03-3462-6969.
Kool & The Gang
Veteran funk band. Mar 24-26, 6:30 & 9:30pm; Mar 27, 6 & 9:30pm, ¥10,000-¥12,000. Billboard Live, Roppongi. Tel: 03-3405-1133.
Newton Faulkner
Acoustic singer-songwriter. Mar 24, 7pm, ¥5,900. Club Quattro, Shibuya. Tel: Creativeman 03-3462-6969.
“The Doctor is In”
Japanese fado singer Mio Matsuda, experimental musician Samm Bennett and others. Mar 25, 7pm, ¥1,000. SuperDeluxe, Nishi-Azabu. Tel: 03-5412-0515.
Europe
‘80s hair metal band. Mar 25-26, 7pm, ¥7,500. Shibuya O-East. Tel: Creativeman 03-3462-6969.
Molice
Japanese indie rock quartet celebrate the release of their new CD. Mar 26, 6:30pm, ¥2,500 (adv)/¥3,000 (door). Rock Joint GB, Kichijoji. Tel: 0422-23-3091.
“Champion Road Vol.1”
Eclectic American quartet Deerhoof team up with local act Ogre You Asshole. Mar 26, 7pm, ¥3,500. Liquidroom, Ebisu. Tel: 03-5464-0800.
“Bad Noise!”
Monthly round-up of Japanese bands featuring Royal Cabaret and others. Mar 27, 8pm, ¥1,000. The Ruby Room, Shibuya. badnoisetokyo.com
Unnatural
Genre-hopping J-pop duo. Mar 27, 7:30pm, ¥3,000 (adv)/¥3,500 (door). Shibuya O-Crest. Tel: Hands 03-5468-8613.
Soul Flower Union
Folk-rockers and guests. Mar 27-28, 7pm, ¥4,200 (adv)/¥4,700 (door). Shibuya O-West. Tel: Sogo 03-3405-9999.
Kaela Kimura
J-pop diva with an international background. Mar 27-28, 6:30pm, ¥5,555. Nippon Budokan, Kudanshita. Tel: Hot Stuff 03-5720-9999.
Galactic
Funk jam band. Mar 28, 7pm; Mar 29, 7:30pm, ¥6,000. Club Quattro, Shibuya. Tel: Smash 03-3444-6751.
Children Collide
Rock trio from Melbourne with local act One Buck Tuner. Mar 29, 7pm, ¥3,300. Astro Hall, Harajuku. Tel: Creativeman 03-3462-6969.
Kristina Train
Sultry-voiced singer-songwriter from Georgia. Mar 30-Apr 1, 7 & 9pm, ¥6,300. Blue Note, Minami-Aoyama. Tel: 03-5485-0088.
The Dead Weather
Jack White’s new side project with Alison Mosshart of The Kills. Mar 31, 7pm, ¥6,500. Zepp Tokyo, Aomi. Tel: Smash 03-3444-6751.
Delphic
New Order-aping dance rock band from Manchester. Apr 2, 7pm, ¥5,000. Duo Music Exchange, Shibuya. Tel: Creativeman 03-3462-6969.
The Album Leaf
Mellow post-rock band from California. Apr 2, 7pm, ¥5,500. Shibuya-AX. Tel: Smash 03-3444-6751.
Matthew Sweet & Susanna Hoffs
‘80s MTV rockers do their take on ‘60s pop. Apr 2, 7 & 9:30pm; Apr 3, 6 & 9pm, ¥6,500-¥8,500. Billboard Live, Roppongi. Tel: 03-3405-1133.
“Maverick Kitchen Vol.2”
Japanese indie bands The Bacillus Brains, Kegawa no Maries and others. Apr 4, 3pm, ¥3,675. Liquidroom, Ebisu. Tel: Hot Stuff 03-5720-9999.
“Gaz’s Rockin’ Blues”
Ska veterans The Skatalites, The Ska Flames and others. Apr 4, 4:30pm, ¥6,500. Studio Coast, Shin-Kiba. Tel: Smash 03-3444-6751.
“Punkspring 2010”
Post-punk band The Creepshow, 311, and others. Apr 4, 1pm, ¥7,800. Makuhari Messe, Chiba. Tel: Creativeman 03-3462-6969.
“Into Your Dream”
Shoegaze bands The Deer Tracks, Fleeting Joys and others. Apr 5, 7pm, ¥4,500. Fever, Shindaita. Tel: Smash 03-3444-6751.
Set Your Goals
Melodic punk band with dual vocalists with The Creepshow. Apr 5, 7pm, ¥5,000. Astro Hall, Harajuku. Tel: Creativeman 03-3462-6969.
Kids in Glass Houses
Five-piece rock band from Cardiff, Wales. Apr 5, 7pm, ¥5,000. Club Quattro, Shibuya. Tel: Creativeman 03-3462-6969.
Brian McKnight
American R&B vocalist. Apr 5-7, 6:30 & 9:30pm, ¥14,000-¥16,000. Billboard Live, Roppongi. Tel: 03-3405-1133.
Ash
Northern Irish rock band tour their new album. Apr 6, 7pm, ¥4,500. Unit, Daikanyama. Tel: Smash 03-3444-6751.
Chapterhouse
Reformed ’90s shoegaze act touring with ambient artist Ulrich Schnauss. Apr 6, 7pm, ¥6,000. Liquidroom, Ebisu. Tel: 03-5464-0800. Apr 9, 7pm, ¥4,000 (adv)/¥4,500 (door). SuperDeluxe, Nishi-Azabu. Tel: 03-5412-0515.
311
Genre-hopping rock act. Apr 6, 7pm, ¥5,800. Club Quattro, Shibuya. Tel: Creativeman 03-3462-6969.
Lostprophets
Welsh rock band. Apr 6, 7pm, ¥5,500. Akasaka Blitz. Tel: Creativeman 03-3462-6969.
Hadouken!
Dance-punk band from London. Apr 6, 7pm, ¥5,800. Shibuya O-East. Tel: Creativeman 03-3462-6969.
“Extreme The Dojo Vol. 23”
Death metal bands Behemoth, Job For a Cowboy and Revocation. Apr 7, 6:45pm, ¥7,500. Club Quattro, Shibuya. Tel: Smash 03-3444-6751.
Kings of Convenience
Folk-pop duo from Norway. Apr 7, 7pm, ¥5,800. Shibuya O-East. Tel: Smash 03-3444-6751.
Qomolangma Tomato
Tokyo indie rock quartet. Apr 7, 7pm, ¥2,800 (adv)/¥3,300 (door). Shibuya O-Nest. Tel: 03-3462-4420.
Jamie Cullum
Jazzy British pop singer and pianist. Apr 7, 7pm, ¥6,500. JCB Hall, Korakuen. Apr 8, 7pm, ¥6,500. Zepp Tokyo, Aomi. Tel: Smash 03-3444-6751.
Pavement
‘90s alternative rockers reunited. Apr 7-8, 7pm, ¥7,500. Studio Coast, Shin-Kiba. Tel: Creativeman 03-3462-6969.
Rita Coolidge
Grammy-winning Native American vocalist. Apr 8-10, 7 & 9:30pm; Apr 11, 5 & 8pm, ¥7,500-¥10,000. Cotton Club, Marunouchi. Tel: 03-3215-1555.
Chris Duarte Group
Bluesy guitar rock from Atlanta. Apr 8, 7pm, ¥4,500 (adv)/¥5,000 (door). Shibuya O-Nest. Tel: 03-3462-4420.
Mass of the Fermenting Dregs
Rock chick duo (with male drummer). Apr 9, 7pm, ¥3,000. Liquidroom, Ebisu. Tel: Tel: Hot Stuff 03-5720-9999.
Rocket to Memphis
Australian rockabilly band with local act Minnesota Voodoo Men and others. Apr 9, 10pm, ¥1,800 (adv)/¥2,000 (door). Club Heavy Sick, Hatagaya. Tel: 03-3466-1445.
Medeski, Martin & Wood
Jazz-funk jam band with Wildbirds & Peacedrums. Apr 10, 6pm, ¥6,800 (adv)/¥7,500 (door). Shibuya O-East. Tel: 03-5458-4681.
Jeff Beck
Legendary classic rock guitarist. Apr 10, 5pm, ¥9,000-¥10,000. JCB Hall, Korakuen. Apr 12-13, 7pm, ¥9,000-¥10,000. Tokyo International Forum Hall A, Yurakucho. Tel: Udo 03-3402-5999.
Kaikoo Popwave Festival ‘10
Local acts Soul Flower Union, Yolz in the Sky and many others. Apr 10-11, 11am, ¥5,000 (one day)/¥9,000 (two days). Tokyo Cruise Terminal, Aomi. meturl.com/kaikoo
“Nagisa Music Festival”
One-day fest returns with Louie Vega, P’ez and many more. Apr 11, 10am, ¥4,000 (adv)/¥5,000 (door). Odaiba Open Court, Tokyo Teleport. www.nagisamusicfestival.jp
Oni
Afrirampo member does her solo folk thang, with support from Oneone and others. Apr 11, 7pm, ¥2,300 (adv)/¥2,500 (door). SuperDeluxe, Nishi-Azabu. Tel: 03-5412-0515.
Robert Cray
Blues guitarist and friends. Apr 12-13 & Apr 15-16, 7 & 9:30pm; Apr 17, 6 & 8:45pm, ¥8,400. Blue Note, Minami-Aoyama. Tel: 03-5485-0088.
Carole King & James Taylor
‘70s singer-songwriters on a Japan-only tour. Apr 14 & 16, 7pm, ¥9,000-¥15,000. Nippon Budokan, Kudanshita. Tel: Udo 03-3402-5999.
Jim O’Rourke
Musician/producer and friends pay tribute to Burt Bacharach. Apr 15, 7 & 9:30pm; Apr 18, 6 & 9pm, ¥5,900-¥7,900. Billboard Live, Roppongi. Tel: 03-3405-1133.
Erykah Badu
American neo-soul singer tours her latest album, New Amerykah Part Two. Apr 16, 8pm, ¥7,000-¥10,000. Zepp Tokyo, Aomi. Apr 17, 8pm, ¥7,000-¥10,000. Yokohama Bay Hall. www.positiveproduction.com
Lady Gaga
Pop diva and fashion icon—the new Madonna? Apr 18, 6pm, ¥8,000. Yokohama Arena. Tel: Creativeman 03-3462-6969.
Anvil
Indefatigable Canadian metal veterans and film fest darlings. Apr 19-20, 7pm, ¥7,000. Club Quattro, Shibuya. Tel: Creativeman 03-3462-6969.
Jody Watley
Soulful pop singer and Billboard Lifetime Achievement Award winner. Apr 19-20, 7 & 9:30pm, ¥6,500-¥8,500. Billboard Live, Roppongi. Tel: 03-3405-1133.
Lamb of God
American metal band. Apr 20, 7pm, ¥6,000. Liquidroom, Ebisu. Tel: Creativeman 03-3462-6969.
Doping Panda
Japanese dance-rock trio. Apr 23, 7pm, ¥3,800. Liquidroom, Ebisu. Tel: Disk Garage 03-5436-9600.
Wilco
Grammy-winning alt-rockers. Apr 23, 7pm, ¥6,800. Zepp Tokyo, Aomi. Tel: Smash 03-3444-6751.
Detroit7
Japanese garage rock trio. Apr 24, 6pm, ¥3,000. Garden, Shimokitazawa. Tel: Hot Stuff 03-5720-9999.
“British Anthems Vol. 9”
Brit rock from Stereophonics, The Sunshine Underground and others. Apr 25, 2pm, ¥6,800. Club Quattro, Shibuya. Tel: Creativeman 03-3462-6969.
Switchfoot
West Coast pop-rock band. Apr 27, 7pm, ¥5,500. Duo Music Exchange, Shibuya. Tel: Creativeman 03-3462-6969.
J.D. Souther
Country-rock singer-songwriter and band. Apr 28, 7 & 9:30pm; Apr 29, 6 & 9pm, ¥5,800-¥7,800. Billboard Live, Roppongi. Tel: 03-3405-1133.
Rick Springfield
Early ‘80s rock icon. Apr 30-May 1, 7 & 9:30pm, ¥7,000-¥9,000. Billboard Live, Roppongi. Tel: 03-3405-1133.
“R&R Circus Tour 2010”
Japanese punk bands Laughin’ Nose, Cobra and Radiots. May 6, 6:30pm, ¥3,300 (adv)/¥3,800 (door). Shibuya O-East. Tel: 03-5458-4681.
Regina Spektor
NY based anti-folk singer songwriter. May 6, 7 & 9:30pm, ¥5,500-¥7,500. Billboard Live, Roppongi. Tel: 03-3405-1133.
The Inspector Cluzo
Genre-demolishing French duo. May 7, 7pm, ¥5,500. Unit, Daikanyama. Tel: Smash 03-3444-6751.
Belinda Carlisle
‘80s pop singer makes her umpteenth comeback. May 7, 7 & 9:30pm; May 8, 6 & 9pm, ¥6,500-¥8,500. Billboard Live, Roppongi. Tel: 03-3405-1133.
The Wedding Present
Indie quartet from England with Qomolangma Tomato and others. May 7, 7pm, ¥5,300. Shibuya O-West. Tel: 03-5784-7088.
Tower of Power
Veteran horn-heavy funk band. May 10-13, 6:30 & 9:30pm, ¥9,500-¥10,000. Billboard Live, Roppongi. Tel: 03-3405-1133.
Tortoise
Instrumental post-rock instrumental band. May 11, 7pm, ¥6,300. Laforet Museum, Roppongi. Tel: Smash 03-3444-6751.
Copeland
American indie rock band on their farewell tour. May 12, 7pm, ¥5,500. Shibuya O-East. Tel: Creativeman 03-3462-6969.
“Extreme The Dojo Vol. 24”
Thrash metal bands Municipal Waste, Warbringer, Toxic Holocaust. May 12, 6:45pm, ¥7,500. Club Quattro, Shibuya. Tel: Smash 03-3444-6751.
AJ McLean
Backstreet Boy goes solo. May 12, 7pm, ¥6,500-¥7,500. Zepp Tokyo, Aomi. Tel: Creativeman 03-3462-6969.
Kumi Koda
J-pop princess and style icon. May 15-16, 6:30pm, ¥7,500. Saitama Super Arena. Tel: Kyodo 03-3498-9999.
“Greenroom Festival ‘10”
Surfer-friendly shindig with Blue King Brown, Soil & “Pimp” Sessions and many others. May 22-23, noon, ¥8,000 (one day)/¥15,000 (two days). Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse. Tel: Creativeman 03-3462-6969.
May J.
Japanese R&B singer. May 23, 7pm, ¥4,200. Shibuya-AX. Tel: 03-5738-2020.
Living Colour
‘80s funk-metal band tour their new album. May 26, 7:30pm, ¥8,500 (adv)/¥9,500 (door). Shibuya O-East. Tel: 03-5458-4681.
“Finland Fest”
Scandinavian metal bands Poisonblack, Tarot, Turisas and Before The Dawn. May 29, 5pm, ¥5,800. Liquidroom, Ebisu. Tel: Creativeman 03-3462-6969.
“Rocks Tokyo”
Outdoor music fest with Boom Boom Satellites, Asian Kung-fu Generation and others. May 29-30, 1pm, ¥8,000 (one-day pass)/¥14,000 (two-day pass). Shin-Kiba Wakasu Park. Tel: Creativeman 03-3462-6969.
Autechre
British electronica duo touring their new album, Oversteps. June 4, time/price TBA. Differ Ariake. Tel: Beatink 03-5768-1277.
“Big Beach Festival ‘10”
Outdoor fest featuring The Chemical Brothers (DJ set), Sasha and others. June 5, 11am, ¥9,500. Makuhari Kaihin Park. bigbeach-fes.com
Taico Club
All-night electronic music festival with Autechre, Mice Parade, Matthew Dear and others. June 5, time TBA, ¥11,000 (adv). Kodama no Mori, Nagano Prefecture. http://taicoclub.com
Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band
Californian pianist/saxophonist with his 18-piece instrumental jazz band. Mar 12, 7 & 9pm; Mar 13-14, 6 & 8:45pm, ¥8,400. Blue Note, Minami-Aoyama. Tel: 03-5485-0088.
George Duke
Funk-jazz keyboard pioneer and band. Mar 12, 7 & 9:30pm, ¥8,400-¥10,500. Cotton Club, Marunouchi. Tel: 03-3215-1555.
Kurt Rosenwinkel
Jazz guitarist and vocalist with trio. Mar 13-14, 8pm, ¥5,000 (adv)/¥5,500 (door). Pit Inn, Shinjuku. Tel: 03-3354-2024.
Roy Ayers
Soul and jazz vibraphonist with Tokyo-based keyboardist Philip Woo. Mar 13, 9pm, ¥5,000 (adv)/¥6,000 (door). Unit, Daikanyama. Tel: 03-5459-8630. Mar 16, 7 & 9:30pm, ¥6,500-¥8,500. Cotton Club, Marunouchi. Tel: 03-3215-1555.
Kazutoki Umezu
Jazz saxophonist jams with a different band lineup every night for a week. Mar 16-22, 8pm, ¥3,500 (adv)/¥4,000 (door). Pit Inn, Shinjuku. Tel: 03-3354-2024.
The Manhattan Transfer
Long-running vocal jazz quartet, no strangers to these shores. Mar 17, 9pm; Mar 18-19, 7 & 9pm; Mar 20-21, 6 & 8:45pm, ¥10,500. Blue Note, Minami-Aoyama. Tel: 03-5485-0088. Mar 14, 7 & 9:30pm, ¥10,500-¥13,000. Cotton Club, Marunouchi. Tel: 03-3215-1555.
Jack Lee
Pop songwriter and guitarist’s jazz duo with pianist Bob James. Mar 17-18, 7 & 9:30pm, ¥6,500-¥8,500. Cotton Club, Marunouchi. Tel: 03-3215-1555.
“Premium Philippine Fiesta 2010”
Filipino performers Sarah Geronimo, Jed Madela and others. Mar 20, 10am, ¥2,500. Tokyo Big Sight, Odaiba. Tel: Thihayable 03-5338-8460.
Rain in Eden
Diverse world music duo celebrate the release of their new album. Mar 21, 6:30pm, ¥3,000 (adv)/¥3,500 (door). Eats and Meets Cay, Omotesando. Tel: 03-3498-5790.
Dianne Reeves
Jazz vocalist featured on the Good Night, and Good Luck soundtrack. Mar 22-23, 7 & 9:30pm, ¥6,500-¥8,500. Billboard Live, Roppongi. Tel: 03-3405-1133.
Jools Holland
Brit TV presenter brings his R&B orchestra to Tokyo. Mar 22, 6 & 8:45pm; Mar 23-24, 7 & 9pm, ¥8,400. Blue Note, Minami-Aoyama. Tel: 03-5485-0088.
Gerald Albright
American jazz saxophonist. Mar 24-27, 7 & 9:30pm, ¥8,400-¥10,500. Cotton Club, Marunouchi. Tel: 03-3215-1555.
Michel Camilo & Chucho Valdes
Pair of jazz piano masters from Cuba. Mar 25-26 & 29, 7 & 9:30pm; Mar 27-28, 6 & 8:45pm, ¥9,450. Blue Note, Minami-Aoyama. Tel: 03-5485-0088.
Anelaikalani
Hawaiian falsetto singer brings her tropical sounds to Marunouchi. Mar 29-30, 5 & 8pm, ¥5,500-¥7,500. Cotton Club, Marunouchi. Tel: 03-3215-1555.
Naoto
Jazz violinist and band. Mar 29-30, 7 & 9:30pm, ¥5,000-¥7,000. Billboard Live, Roppongi. Tel: 03-3405-1133.
Tumba Creole
Japanese ensemble plays traditional Caribbean music. Mar 30, 7:30 & 9pm, ¥4,725. JZ Brat, Shibuya. Tel: 03-5728-0168.
Hilary Kole
Pianist and singer-songwriter from New York. Mar 31-Apr 3, 7 & 9:30pm, ¥6,500-¥7,500. Cotton Club, Marunouchi. Tel: 03-3215-1555.
Victor Wooten
Fusion jazz bassist and brothers. Mar 31-Apr 1, 7 & 9:30pm, ¥6,500-¥8,500. Billboard Live, Roppongi. Tel: 03-3405-1133.
Shibusashirazu Orchestra
Freewheeling jazz-butoh big band. Apr 1, 8pm, ¥3,500. Pit Inn, Shinjuku. Tel: 03-3354-2024. Apr 22, 7pm, ¥3,500. Club Quattro, Shibuya. Tel: 03-3477-8750.
Kazumi Watanabe
Jazz guitarist celebrates the 40th year of his career. Apr 2 & 18, 8pm, ¥4,500. Pit Inn, Shinjuku. Tel: 03-3354-2024.
Helen Merrill
New York jazz vocalist who came to fame in the ‘50s. Apr 2, Apr 6-8, 7 & 9:30pm; Apr 3-4, 6 & 8:45pm, ¥8,400. Blue Note, Minami-Aoyama. Tel: 03-5464-0800.
Sophie Milman
Russian-born jazz vocalist. Apr 9, 7 & 9:30pm; Apr 10-11, 6 & 8:45pm, ¥7,350. Blue Note, Minami-Aoyama. Tel: 03-5485-0088.
Atomic
Saxophonist Fredrik Ljungkvist’s jazz quintet. Apr 10-11, 8pm, ¥4,500. Pit Inn, Shinjuku. Tel: 03-3354-2024.
Traincha
Dutch jazz vocalist with an eclectic repetoire. Apr 18, 6 & 8:45pm; Apr 19-20, 7 & 9pm, ¥8,400. Blue Note, Minami-Aoyama. Tel: 03-5485-0088.
Freddy Cole
Jazz singer/pianist now in the fifth decade of his career. Apr 20-23, 7 & 9:30pm, ¥7,500-¥9,500. Cotton Club, Marunouchi. Tel: 03-3215-1555.
Giovanni Mirabassi
Paris-based jazz pianist and band. Apr 21-23, 7 & 9pm, ¥7,350. Blue Note, Minami-Aoyama. Tel: 03-5485-0088.
Chris Botti
American smooth jazz trumpeter and band. Apr 23, 2pm, ¥4,500-¥5,500. Tokyo Metropolitan Art Space, Ikebukuro. Tel: Salmon 0120-499-699.
Yoshihide Otomo
Jazz/improv guitarist joined by vocalist Kahimi Karie and other friends. Apr 23-25, 8pm, ¥3,000 (adv)/¥3,000 (door). Pit Inn, Shinjuku. Tel: 03-3354-2024.
Tuck & Patti
Husband and wife guitar/vocal jazz duo. May 1-5, 1:30 & 6:30pm, ¥8,400-¥10,500. Cotton Club, Marunouchi. Tel: 03-3215-1555.
Natalie Cole
Grammy-winning R&B singer with a new jazzy sound. May 16, 22-23, 6 & 8:45pm; May 17-21, 7 & 9:30pm, ¥13,650. Blue Note, Minami-Aoyama. Tel: 03-5485-0088.
The Five Corners Quintet
Postmodern jazz outfit from Helsinki. May 29-30, 6 & 8:45pm; May 31, 7 & 9:30pm, ¥7,350. Blue Note, Minami-Aoyama. Tel: 03-5485-0088.
“New Classic Remix – Vol.1”
Composer Takashi Yoshimatsu “remixes” works by Dvorak and throws in some bugaku dance. Mar 14, 3pm, ¥3,000-¥5,000. Tokyo Opera City, Hatsudai. Tel: Tokyo Phil. 03-5353-9522.
Così Fan Tutte
Mozart opera buffa performed by an international cast. Mar 14 & 20, 4pm; Mar 17, 6:30pm, ¥8,000-¥27,000. Suntory Hall, Roppongi-Itchome. Tel: PIA 0570-000-407.
Joseph Calleja
Maltese tenor performs works by Verdi, Puccini and others. Mar 17, 7pm, ¥4,000-¥11,000. Tokyo Opera City, Hatsudai. Tel: Tokyo Promusica 03-3372-7050.
Götterdämmerung
Final opera in Wagner’s Ring cycle. Mar 18 & 24, 4pm; Mar 21, 27 & 30, 2pm, ¥1,500-¥26,250. New National Theater, Hatsudai. Tel: 03-5351-3011.
Ensemble Nomad
Japanese ensemble perform works by Canadian composer Claude Vivier. Mar 19, 7pm, ¥3,000. Tokyo Opera City Recital Hall, Hatsudai. Tel: Keynote 0422-44-1165.
Sai Ailing
Harpist performs classical works and traditional folk songs. Mar 23, 7 & 8:30pm, ¥4,200. JZ Brat, Shibuya. Tel: 03-5728-0168.
Gerhard Oppitz
German pianist performs Beethoven’s three piano concertos. Mar 25-26, 7pm, ¥7,000-¥11,000. Sumida Triphony Hall, Kinshicho. Tel: Has 0120-500-315.
Shinobu Sato
Soprano performs arias by Verdi. Mar 28, 2pm, ¥4,000-¥12,000. Tokyo Opera City, Hatsudai. Tel: Tokyo Phil. 03-5353-9522.
L’elisir d’amore
Cesare Lieve directs the Donizetti opera, performed in Italian with Japanese supertitles. Apr 15 & 23, 6:30pm; Apr 18, 20 & 25, 2pm, ¥1,500-¥23,100. New National Theater, Hatsudai. Tel: 03-5351-3011.
Die Frau ohne Schatten
Denis Krief directs the Strauss opera, performed in German with Japanese supertitles. May 20, 5pm; May 23, 29 & June 1, 2pm; May 26, 6pm, ¥1,500-¥23,100. New National Theater, Hatsudai. Tel: 03-5351-3011.
Hilary Hahn
Former child prodigy violinist performs works by Mussorgsky, Tchaikovsky and others with the London Philharmonia. May 31, 7pm, ¥6,000-¥20,000. June 2, 7pm, ¥6,300-¥22,000. Suntory Hall, Roppongi-Itchome. Tel: Japan Arts 03-5237-7711.
Accordone
String ensemble from Naples perform Baroque music on period instruments. June 4, 7pm, ¥6,500. Oji Hall, Ginza. Tel: 03-3567-9990.
“Monsters of Classics”
Israeli mezzo-soprano Rinat Shaham and the New Japan Philharmonic perform works by Mozart and Haydn. June 4, 7:15pm, ¥5,500-¥8,000. Suntory Hall, Roppongi-Itchome. Tel: 03-5610-3815.
Carmen
Soprano Rie Hamada stars in Bizet’s opera, performed in French with Japanese supertitles. June 10, 6:30pm; June 13, 15 & 20, 2pm; June 18, 6:30pm, ¥1,500-¥23,100. New National Theater, Hatsudai. Tel: 03-5351-3011.
La Traviata
Verdi opera performed by the Teatro Regio Torino. July 23, 26 & 29, 6:30pm; Aug 1, 3pm, ¥24,000-¥39,000. Tokyo Bunka Kaikan, Ueno. Tel: Japan Arts 03-5237-7711.
La Bohème
Puccini opera performed by the Teatro Regio Torino. July 25, 3pm, ¥24,000-¥39,000. Kanagawa Kenmin Hall, Yokohama. July 28, 6:30pm; July 31, 3pm, ¥24,000-¥39,000. Tokyo Bunka Kaikan, Ueno. Tel: Japan Arts 03-5237-7711.
Candide
New staging of the Bernstein operetta by the English National opera with Robert Carsen. Aug 6, 6:30pm; Aug 7, 2pm; Aug 8, 1pm, ¥5,000-¥17,000. Bunkamura Orchard Hall, Shibuya. Tel: Ticket Space 03-3234-9999.
Zed
Dazzling production by Cirque du Soleil in a dedicated theater. Various times, ¥7,800-¥18,000. Cirque du Soleil Theater, Tokyo Disney Resort. Tel: 0570-02-86666. www.zed.co.jp
Cats
Japanese version of the hit Broadway musical, produced by Gekidan Shiki. Various times, ¥8,000 (A)/¥9,800 (S). Canon Cats Theatre, Yokohama. Tel: 0120-489444.
Evita
Japanese version of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical. Until Mar 14, various times, ¥3,000 (A, student)/¥6,000 (A)/¥9,800 (S). Jiyu Gekijo, Takeshiba. Tel: Shiki Theatre Company 0120-489-444.
Macbeth
Japanese version of the Shakespeare classic. Until Mar 20, various times, ¥2,000 (B)/¥4,000 (A)/¥6,000 (S). Setagaya Public Theatre, Sangenjaya. Tel: 03-5432-1515.
Crazy for You
Japanese version of the comic Broadway musical based on the music of George Gershwin. Until Mar 20, various times, ¥2,000-¥9,800. The Shiki Theatre Aki, Takeshiba. Tel: Shiki Theatre Company 0120-489-444.
Sword of the Habsburg/ Bolero
Pair of Takarazuka performances starring Leon Yuzuki and Nene Yumesaki. Until Mar 21, various times, ¥3,500 (B)/¥5,500 (A)/¥8,500 (S)/¥11,000 (SS). Tokyo Takarazuka Theater, Hibiya. Tel: 0570-08-9999.
The Metamorphosis
Steven Berkoff’s adaptation of the Franz Kafka tale gets a Japanese makeover, starring Mirai Moriyama. Until Mar 22, various times, ¥4,500 (student)/¥6,000 (A)/¥8,000 (S). Parco Theater, Shibuya. Tel: 0570-02-9999.
March Hanagata Kabuki
Somegoro Ichikawa and Ainosuke Kataoka star in this performance of the classic “gender-free” love story, Somemoyo Chuginogoshuin. Until Mar 26, various times, ¥4,200-¥12,600. Nissay Theatre, Hibiya. Tel: 03-5565-6000.
Zou
Smap’s Goro Inagaki stars in this revival of the 1962 play about an A-bomb survivor’s peculiar wish. Until Mar 30, various times, ¥3,150 (B)/¥6,300 (A). New National Theatre, Shibuya. Tel: 03-5352-9999.
Henry VI
Yukio Ninagawa directs the complete version of the Shakespeare classic, starring Takaya Kamikawa and Shinobu Otake. Until Apr 3, various times, ¥6,000-19,000. Saitama Arts Theater. Tel: 0570-064-939.
Dietrich
Former Takarazuka actress Yoka Wao stars in this play about the life of German singer Marlene Dietrich. Mar 12-28, various times, ¥9,000 (A)/¥12,000 (S). Aoyama Theatre. Tel: Sunrise Promotion 0570-00-3337.
Shin Rashomon
Ryunosuke Akutagawa’s famous story gets a modern twist. Mar 13-22, various times, ¥2,000 (adv, students)/¥2,700 (bench seat)/¥3,000 (adv). Sengawa Theater, Chofu. Tel: 03-3300-0611.
Hungry Like a Wolf
Dance company Condors perform a unique fusion of dance, musical, puppetry, film and comedy. Mar 24-28, various times, ¥1,500 (high school & under, A)/¥2,250 (high school & under, S)/¥3,000 (A)/¥4,000 (S). Setagaya Public Theatre. Tel: 03-5432-1515.
Mickey and Happy Birthday Winnie the Pooh
Family-oriented show follows on Winnie the Pooh’s new adventure. Mar 26-29, various times, ¥4,500 (A)/¥5,000 (S). Showa Women’s University Hitomi Memorial Hall, Sangenjaya. Tel: Kyodo Tokyo 03-3498-9999.
Club Seven
Song, dance and drama extravaganza directed and choreographed by Kazunori Tamano. Mar 29-Apr 4, various times, ¥8,500. The Galaxy Theatre, Tennozu. Tel: 03-5769-0011.
The Last 5 Years
Japanese version of the one-act musical by Jason Robert Brown, starring Koji Yamamoto and Ena Murakawa. Apr 1-11, various times, ¥6,000 (A)/¥6,800 (S). Bunkamura Theatre Cocoon, Shibuya. Tel: 03-3234-9999.
Yotsuya Kaidan Chushingura
Fusion of well-known kabuki plays Yotsuya Kaidan and Chushingura, starring Ukon Ichikawa. Apr 1-23, various times, ¥3,000-¥14,000. Shimbashi Enbujo. Tel: 03-5565-6000.
Aoi no Ue/Sotoba Komachi
Akihiro Miwa reprises the lead roles in this pair of modern nohgaku by Yukio Mishima. Apr 6-May 9, various times, ¥7,000 (A)/¥10,500 (S)/¥20,000 (Box, for two). Parco Theater, Shibuya. Tel: 0570-02-9999.
Side Show
Japanese version of the Broadway musical, based on the true story of a pair of Siamese twin singers in the ’20s. Apr 7-18, various times, ¥8,000-¥10,000. Tokyo Metropolitan Art Space, Nishi Ikebukuro. Tel: 03-3312-3526.
The Sound of Music
Japanese version of the timeless Rodgers and Hammerstein musical. Apr 11-Jun 30, various times, ¥2,000-¥9,800. Shiki Theatre Autumn, Hamamatsucho. Tel: Shiki Theatre Company 0120-489-444.
Home and Beauty
Japanese version of W. Somerset Maugham’s comedy, starring popular actress Takako Matsu. Apr 17-May 16, various times, ¥5,000 (cocoon seat)/¥7,000 (A)/¥9,000 (S). Bunkamura Theatre Cocoon, Shibuya. Tel: 03-3477-9999.
Quai Ouest
Japanese version of the masterpiece by French playwright Bernard Marie Koltes, starring Mitsutaka Tachikawa. Apr 22-23, 7pm; Apr 24-25, 2pm, ¥3,150. New National Theatre, Shibuya. Tel: 03-5352-9999.
The Music Man
Japanese version of the Broadway musical by Meredith Willson, starring Takanori Nishikawa as Harold Hill. Apr 23-May 5, various times, ¥8,000-¥11,000. Tokyo Metropolitan Art Space, Ikebukuro. May 8-20, various times, ¥8,000-¥11,000. New National Theatre Tokyo, Shibuya. Tel: 03-5500-3919.
Roman Holiday
Stage version of the movie that made Audrey Hepburn a star, with Hikaru Asami in the role of Princess Ann. Apr 27-May 9, various times, ¥9,000. The Galaxy Theatre, Tennozu. Tel: 03-5769-0011.
Savion Glover
American jazz tap dancer and friends. Apr 28, Apr 30, 7 & 9:30pm; Apr 29, 5 & 8pm,¥8,400-¥10,500. Cotton Club, Marunouchi. Tel: 03-3215-1555.
Consort Yu
Takarazuka play about a Chinese Emperor concubine, starring Yo Natsumi and Ko Mayuzuki. Apr 30-May 30, various times, ¥3,500 (B)/¥5,500 (A)/¥8,500 (S)/¥11,000 (S). Tokyo Takarazuka Theater, Yurakucho. Tel: 0570-02-9500.
Carmina Burana
Choreographer and ballet dancer David Bentley performs with his Galanteries company. May 1-5, various times, ¥4,200-¥10,500. New National Theatre, Shibuya. Tel: 0570-9990.
Nancy
New comedy by popular playwright Shigeki Kaneko, starring Masahiko Nishimura and Naoko Iijima. May 14, 7pm; May 15, 1pm & 5pm, ¥7,000. Theater 1010, Kita-Senju. Tel: 03-5244-1011; June 11-19, various times, ¥7,000. Kinokuniya Southern Theater, Shinjuku. Tel: 03-3234-9999.
Angry Housewives
Nana Kinomi reprises her role in this revival of the off-Broadway musical. May 15-23, various times, ¥8,500. Le Theatre Ginza. Tel: 03-3535-5151.
Musashi
Anne Suzuki and Tatsuya Fujiwara head the new cast of this hit jidaigeki play, soon to be performed in London and New York. May 15-June 10, various times, ¥8,500 (A)/¥10,500 (S). Saitama Arts Theater. Tel: Horipro 03-3490-4949.
Silk Stockings
Japanese version of the classic Cole Porter musical, starring Wataru Kozuki and Nezumi Imamura. May 16-30, various times, ¥9,500 (A)/¥11,500 (S). Aoyama Theatre. Tel: 03-3498-6666.
A Gift From Malakhov 2010
Renowned ballet dancer Vladmir Malakhov performs a variety of classical works. A Program: May 18-19, 6:30pm; B Program: May 21, 6:30pm; May 22, 3pm, ¥6,000 (E)/¥7,000 (D)/¥9,000 (C)/¥12,000 (B)/¥14,000 (A)/¥16,000 (S). Tokyo Bunka Kaikan, Ueno. Tel: 03-3791-8888.
Dreamgirls
2009 revival production that debuted at Harlem’s Apollo Theater arrives in Tokyo. May 19-June 5, various times, ¥8,000 (B)/¥11,000 (A)/¥12,600 (S). Bunkamura Orchard Hill, Shibuya. Tel: 03-3477-9999.
Okuribito
Stage version of the Oscar-winning film, with an all-new cast including Kantaro Nakamura, Reina Tanaka and Akira Emoto. May 29-June 6, various times, ¥10,000. Akasaka Act Theatre. Tel: 03-3234-9999.
Away in the Life
Rock musical with an unlikely cast including actress Miki Mizuno, J-pop singer Sonim and comedian Tomoko Murakami. Jun 4-18, various times, ¥3,000 (2nd floor, standing)/¥8,500. Akasaka Blitz. Tel: 03-3498-9999.
Romeo and Juliet
Shakespeare’s classic by the State Ballet of Georgia. March 12, 6:30pm; Mar 14, 3pm, ¥4,000 (E)/¥7,000 (D)/¥10,000 (C)/¥13,000 (B)/¥16,000 (A)/¥19,000 (S). U-Port Hall, Gotanda. Tel: 03-5237-7711.
Cinderella
‘20s Hollywood version of the classic ballet performed by the Opera National de Paris. Mar 12-15, various times, ¥7,000 (E)/¥11,000 (D)/¥15,000 (C)/¥19,000 (B)/¥22,000 (A)/¥25,000 (S). Tokyo Bunka Kaikan, Ueno. Tel: 03-3791-8888.
Ailis O’Dowda on Tour in Japan
Irish dance performance by the award-winning dancer. Mar 13, 8pm, ¥25,000 (for The Emerald Ball). The Westin Hotel, Ebisu; Mar 17, 8pm, free. Paddy Foleys, Roppongi. www.ailisodowda.com
Shomen
Co. Yamada Un presents its newest contemporary dance work. Mar 13, 4pm and 7:30pm; Mar 14, 2pm and 5:30pm, ¥3,500 (adv)/¥4,000 (door). Spiral Hall, Aoyama. Tel: Can 03-5457-3163.
Everybody Tells a Story
Autobiographical performance by actor, dancer and choreographer Tony Rizzi. Mar 13, 3pm; Mar 14, 3pm, ¥2,000 (student)/¥3,000 (adult). Saitama Arts Theater. Tel: 0570-064-939.
Saguran Boy
Butoh performance choreographed by Okuyama Barabbas of Dairakudakan. Mar 16-22, various times, ¥2,500 (adv)/¥3,000 (door). Dairakudakan Studio, Kichijoji. Tel: 0422-21-4984.
Neorevo 2010 Tears
Contemporary dance performance by Neorevo troupe, produced and choreographed by Uran Hirosaki. Mar 17-18, 9pm; Mar 19, 5:30pm and 8:30pm, ¥4,000 (adv)/¥4,200 (door). SuperDeluxe, Nishi-Azabu. Tel: 03-5468-1986.
Shangri-La
Performance by Yang Li Ping inspired by the ethnic dances of Yunnan province. Mar 17-22, various times, ¥5,500 (B)/¥8,500 (A)/¥10,500 (S). Orchard Hall, Shibuya. Tel: Bunkamura 03-3477-3244.
Giselle
Classic ballet by the Opera National de Paris. Mar 18-21, various times, ¥7,000 (E)/¥11,000 (D)/¥15,000 (C)/¥19,000 (B)/¥22,000 (A)/¥25,000 (S). Tokyo Bunka Kaikan, Ueno. Tel: 03-3791-8888.
Idésolo
Solo performance choreographed, directed and performed by up-and-coming contemporary dancer Shigeta Ide. Mar 18-22, various times, ¥3,700 (adv)/¥4,000 (door). Aoyama Theatre. Tel: 0570-02-9999.
Anna Karenina
Renowned choreographer Boris Eifman’s version of the Tolstoy novel with music by Tchaikovsky. Mar 21-28, various times, ¥1,500-¥10,500. New National Theatre Tokyo, Shinjuku. Tel: 03-5352-9999.
Kids Traditional Japanese Dance Experience Recital
Children perform nohgaku, butoh and more after eight months spent training with professionals. Mar 22, 10am and 1:30pm, free (numbered ticket necessary). Hosho Nohgakudo, Suidobashi; Mar 29, 3pm, free (numbered ticket necessary). National Theatre, Hanzomon. Tel: 03-5909-3060.
Burn the Floor
Fast-paced Broadway-style show that combines a wide range of dance styles with music from contemporary pop to swing jazz. Mar 24-28, various times, ¥9,500 (A)/¥11,500 (S). Tokyo International Forum, Yurakucho. Tel: Sunrise Promotion 0570-00-3337.
Cho no Michi
Solo contemporary butoh dance performance by Kayo Mikami. Mar 27 and 28, 7pm, ¥1,500 (adv)/¥2,000 (door). Torifune Butoh-sha Kurokinkaku, Oiso. Tel: 0463-60-1008.
Harajuku Beat Street
Tap dancer Suji Tap and other performers combine their skills for an all-new production. Mar 27, 3pm; Mar 28, 7pm, ¥3,500 (adv)/¥4,000 (door). Laforet Museum Harajuku. Tel: 0570-02-9999.
Dance Carmen
Dance version of the Mérimée tale made famous by Bizet. Mar 27, 2pm and 6pm; Mar 28, 1pm and 5pm, ¥6,000. Haiyu-za Gekijo, Roppongi. Tel: Urabe Dance Company 03-3326-6149.
Stars on Ice
Annual show featuring popular international figure skaters. Apr 9-11, various times, ¥6,000 (C)/¥10,000 (B)/¥13,000 (A)/¥16,000 (S)/¥19,000 (SS)/¥22,000 (Arena S)/¥25,000 (Arena SS). Yoyogi National Gymnasium. Tel: 03-3322-9966.
Moscow Stanislavsky Ballet
Series of performances by one of the world’s most renowned ballet companies. Opening Gala: Apr 13, 7pm. La Esmeralda: Apr 14, 7pm; Apr 15, 2pm and 7pm. Swan Lake: Apr 17, 12pm and 5:30pm; Apr 18, 12pm. ¥5,000 (C)/¥8,600 (B)/¥10,600 (A)/¥12,600 (S). Bunkamura Orchard Hall, Shibuya. Tel: 03-3498-6666.
Max
Contemporary dance performance by the Batsheva Dance Company, led by renowned Israeli choreographer Ohad Naharin. Apr 15-16, 7:30pm; Apr 17, 3pm, ¥3,000 (student, A)/¥4,000 (A)/¥6,000 (S). Saitama Arts Theater. Tel: 0570-064-939.
Female Vol. 10 Mira Anju Dance Concert
Former Takarazuka star celebrates 30 years as a professional performer. Apr 23-25, various times, ¥7,500. Sogetsu Hall, Akasaka. Tel: Kyodo Tokyo 03-3498-9999.
The Kabuki
The Tokyo Ballet performs Maurice Béjart’s version of the tale of the 47 Ronin. Apr 24-25, 3pm, ¥3,000-¥9,000. Orchard Hall, Shibuya. Tel: 03-3791-8888.
Higashi Odori
Annual performance of traditional Japanese dance by real Shimbashi geisha. Apr 26-29, various times, ¥2,000 (C)/¥4,000 (C, with sushi bento)/¥5,500 (B)/¥6,000 (A)/¥7,500 (B, with sushi bento)/¥7,500 (Box)/¥8,000 (A, with sushi bento). Shimbashi Enbujo. Tel: 03-5565-6000.
Ka Nani o Hawaii-Voyage-
Traditional and modern Hula dance performed by the 2009 Miss Hawaii, Aureana Tseu. May 11-12, 7pm, ¥10,000 (A)/¥12,000 (S). Bunkamura Orchard Hall, Shibuya. Tel: 03-3234-9999.
The Rite of Spring
Classic Stravinsky and Nijinsky ballet adapted into a contemporary dance performance by Kakuya Ohashi and dancers. May 14-16, various times, ¥5,000. Theatre Tram, Sangenjaya. Tel: 03-5432-1515.
Onegin
Alexander Pushkin’s masterpiece adapted into a classic performance by the Tokyo Ballet Company, with music by Tchaikovsky. May 14, 7pm; May 15, 6pm; May 16, 3pm, ¥2,000 (E)/¥3,000 (D)/¥5,000 (C)/¥7,000 (B)/¥9,000 (A)/¥11,000 (S). Tokyo Bunka Kaikan, Ueno. Tel: 03-3791-8888.
Obsession
Contemporary dance duet by Saburo Teshigawara and Rieko Sato combined with a live violin performance. May 20-21, 7pm; May 22-23, 3pm, ¥4,000 (cocoon seat)/¥6,000 (A)/¥7,000 (S). Bunkamura Theatre Cocoon, Shibuya. Tel: 03-3477-9999.
The Sleeping Beauty
Classic fairytale performed by the K-Ballet Company, led by Tetsuya Kumagawa. May 28-31, various times, ¥6,000-¥18,000. Tokyo Bunka Kaikan, Ueno; June 26, 1pm and 6pm; June 27, 2pm, ¥6,000-¥18,000. Bunkamura Orchard Hall, Shibuya. Tel: 03-3234-9999.
Dance to the Future
Contemporary dance by upcoming choreographers and performed by professional ballet dancers. May 29, 6pm; May 30, 3pm, ¥4,200 (B)/¥5,250 (A)/¥6,300 (S). New National Theatre, Shibuya. Tel: 03-5352-9999.
Ageha
Fever. Hip-hop: DJs Masterkey, Celory, etc. From 11pm, ¥3,500. Shin-Kiba. Tel: 03-5534-1515. www.ageha.com
Air
Aria. Tech house, techno: DJs Glimpse, Sodeyama, etc. Live: Akiko Kiyama. From 10pm, ¥3,500 w/1d. Daikanyama. Tel: 03-5784-3386. www.air-tokyo.com
Amrax
West Mania Night. Hip-hop: DJs Nao, Tight, etc. Live: J-Gren and more. From 10pm, ¥3,000 w/1d. Shibuya. Tel: 03-3486-6861. www.amrax.jp
Atom
Tokyo Shake. Trance, hip-hop: DJs Ozawa, Tora, etc. From 9pm. Shibuya. Tel: 03-5428-5195. www.clubatom.com
Club Asia
Massive. Electro, techno: DJs Princess Superstar, Yoshimasa, etc. From 11pm, ¥3,500 w/1d. Shibuya. Tel: 03-5458-2551. http://asia.iflyer.jp
Eleven
Fasten Musique Concrete 1st Anniversary. House, techno: DJs Anthony Collins, Lauhaus, etc. From 10pm, ¥3,500 w/1d. Nishi-Azabu. Tel: 03-5775-6206. www.go-to-eleven.com
Fai Aoyama
Hotel H. DJs Towa Tei, Hiroshi Kawanabe, etc. From 10:30pm, men ¥4,000 w/1d (¥3,000 w/1d before midnight), women ¥3,500 w/1d (¥2,500 w/1d before midnight). Aoyama. Tel: 03-3486-4910. www.fai-aoyama.com
f.BAR
Fashion Fridays. Mixed genre. From 11pm, men ¥3,500 w/2d, women ¥2,500 w/2d. Azabu-Juban. Tel: 03-3586-6383. www.fbar.jp
Matrix
Matrix Friday. Old school hip-hop, west side, south side, all mix: DJ Ykk and more. From 6pm, ¥1,000 (after 11:30pm). Roppongi. Tel: 03-3405-1066. www.matrixbar.jp
Microcosmos
Melody. All mix, dance music: DJs Masuda, Fraser Cooke, etc. From midnight, ¥2,000 w/1d. Shibuya. Tel: 03-5784-5496. www.microcosmos-tokyo.com
Module
Slave to the House. House: DJs Takahashi, Yamada, etc. From 10pm, ¥2,500 w/1d. Shibuya. Tel: 03-3464-8432. www.module-tokyo.com
The Room
Ura Tight. Hip-hop: DJs Kensei, Yabe, etc. From 11pm, ¥2,500 w/1d. Shibuya. Tel: 03-3461-7167. www.theroom.jp
Tokyo Loose
All mix: DJs Kato, Mayu, etc. From 8pm, men ¥1,000 w/1d, women ¥1,000 w/2d. Shinjuku. Tel: 03-3207-5677. www.tokyoloose.com
Under Deer Lounge
House. Techno: DJs Ko Kimura, Moca, etc. From 11pm, ¥2,500 w/1d. Shibuya. Tel: 03-5728-2655.
Unit
Brix 2nd Anniversary. DJs Hiroyama, Takami, etc. Live: A-Inc and more. From 11:30pm, ¥3,500. Daikanyama. Tel: 03-5459-8630. www.unit-tokyo.com
Velours
Discotheque. From 9pm, men ¥2,500, women ¥2,000 w/1d. Aoyama. Tel: 03-5778-4777. www.velours.jp
Warehouse702
Love & House. House, crossover: DJs Okino, Kawasaki, etc. From 10pm, ¥3,500 w/1d. Azabu-Juban. Tel: 03-6230-0343. www.warehouse702.com
Womb
Trouble House. House: DJ Emma. From 11pm, ¥3,500. Shibuya. Tel: 03-5459-0039. www.womb.co.jp
Ageha
House Dream. House, electro: DJs Space Cowboy, Disco Twins, etc. From 11pm, ¥3,500. Shin-Kiba. Tel: 03-5534-1515. www.ageha.com
Air
Defected in the House. House: DJs ATFC, Aron T, etc. From 10pm, ¥3,500, dB UKi guest-list ¥2,500. Daikanyama. Tel: 03-5784-3386. www.dbuki.com / info@dbuki.com
Amrax
Funky House Music Party in Tokyo Lucky Star. Funky house: DJs Lucky Star Boys, Tetz, etc. From 11pm, ¥3,000 w/1d. Shibuya. Tel: 03-3486-6861. www.amrax.jp
Atom
Tokyo Rave. Trance, hip-hop: DJs Tora, Hosaka, etc. From 9pm. Shibuya. Tel: 03-5428-5195. www.clubatom.com
Club Asia
Cadissh. Electro, disco: DJs Nakamura, Ram Rider, etc. From 11pm, ¥3,500 w/1d. Shibuya. Tel: 03-5458-2551. http://asia.iflyer.jp
Club Seata
Seata Exclusive. Electro, tech, minimal: DJs Erich Logan, Iroiromix, etc. From 11:30pm, ¥1,500 w/1d. Kichijoji. Tel: 0422-29-0061. www.seata.jp
Eleven
Sound Signature. House: DJs Theo Parrish, Conomark, etc. From 10pm, ¥4,000 w/1d. Nishi-Azabu. Tel: 03-5775-6206. www.go-to-eleven.com
f.BAR
Single Saturdays. Mixed genre. From 11pm, men ¥3,500 w/1d, women ¥2,500 w/2d (free before midnight). Azabu-Juban. Tel: 03-3586-6383. www.fbar.jp
Le Baron de Paris
Californication x Side Ways. DJs Baby Bam, Kan Takagi, etc. From 9pm, ¥2,500 w/1d. Aoyama. Tel: 03-3408-3665. www.lebaron.jp
Legato
New Style. Progressive house, tech house: DJs Kasey Taylor, Elli Rose, etc. Live: Jun Sakata a.k.a. Tokyo Ghetto Shamisen. Mar 13, from 11pm, ¥3,500 (adv)/¥4,000 (door). Shibuya. Tel: 03-5784-2121. www.metropolis.co.jp/newstyle
Matrix
Saturday Night Fever. Hip-hop, R&B, reggae: DJ Ykk and more. From 6pm, ¥1,000 (after 10pm). Roppongi. Tel: 03-3405-1066. www.matrixbar.jp
Microcosmos
Area Code 313. House, Detroit techno: DJs Watanabe, Nariaki, etc. From midnight, ¥2,000 w/1d. Shibuya. Tel: 03-5784-5496. www.microcosmos-tokyo.com
Module
Mariana Dub Sessions Six. Deep & trippy techno, tech house: DJs Delta Funktionen, Tr nch, etc. From 10pm, ¥3,000 w/1d. Shibuya. Tel: 03-3464-8432. www.module-tokyo.com
Solfa
Spider. Techno, house: DJs Wada, Hiroshi Kawanabe, etc. From 10pm, ¥3,000 w/1d. Nakameguro. Tel: 03-6231-9051. www.nakameguro-solfa.com
The Room
Tokyo Jazz Meeting. Jazz, house: DJs Shuya Okino, Skn, etc. From 10pm, ¥2,500 w/1d. Shibuya. Tel: 03-3461-7167. www.theroom.jp
Tokyo Loose
All mix: DJs Mayu, Yasu, etc. From 8pm, men ¥1,000 w/1d, women ¥1,000 w/2d. Shinjuku. Tel: 03-3207-5677. www.tokyoloose.com
Unit
Skinni Pants Indoor Festival. DJs Motor City, Okino, etc. Live: Roy Ayers, Dachambo and more. From 9pm, ¥6,000. Daikanyama. Tel: 03-5459-8630. www.unit-tokyo.com
Velours
Regis Ta. DJ Makai and more. From 10pm, men ¥2,500, women ¥2,000. Aoyama. Tel: 03-5778-4777. www.velours.jp
Warehouse702
Steve Bug Asia Tour 2010. Tech house, techno: DJs Steve Bug, Yoshida, etc. From 11pm, ¥4,000. Azabu-Juban. Tel: 03-6230-0343. www.warehouse702.com
Womb
The Yes. Electro, techno: DJs Osawa, Uemura, etc. Live: Paul Chambers. From 11pm, ¥4,000. Shibuya. Tel: 03-5459-0039. www.womb.co.jp
Atom
Carnival. Trance, hip-hop: DJs Hosaka, Kenzi, etc. From 9pm. Shibuya. Tel: 03-5428-5195. www.clubatom.com
Microcosmos
Cell Generation. Hip-hop: DJs Igarashi, Bunta, etc. ¥2,500 w/1d. Shibuya. Tel: 03-5784-5496. www.microcosmos-tokyo.com
Module
Den. Techno, house: DJs Hellth, Atsushi, etc. 4-11pm, ¥2,000 w/1d. Shibuya. Tel: 03-3464-8432. www.module-tokyo.com
The Room
Em. Nu classic: DJs Sazanami, Cbtek, etc. Live: Nekomichi. From 10pm, ¥2,000 w/1d. Shibuya. Tel: 03-3461-7167. www.theroom.jp
Womb
Joke. All mix: DJs Yumin, Suzuki, etc. 4-10pm, ¥3,000. Shibuya. Tel: 03-5459-0039. www.womb.co.jp
Akasaka Erebos
Paradise. Dance classics: DJ Ma-Chan and more. Akasaka. Tel: 03-3568-7172. www.akasaka-erebos.com
Atom
Salon de Disco. Trance, J-pop: DJs Tora, Hosaka, etc. From 9pm. Shibuya. Tel: 03-5428-5195. www.clubatom.com
f.BAR
Monday Martini’s. Mixed genre. From 9pm, ¥1,000 w/2d. Azabu-Juban. Tel: 03-3586-6383. www.fbar.jp
The Ruby Room
Tokyo Free Style Monday. All mix. From 7pm, free. Shibuya. Tel: 03-3780-3022. www.rubyroomtokyo.com
Velours
Groovy Night. DJs Ice, Higuchi, etc. From 9pm, ¥3,500 w/1d. Aoyama. Tel: 03-5778-4777. www.velours.jp
Warehouse702
Comet. House: DJs Ohtsu, Tomo, etc. From 10pm, ¥2,500 w/1d. Azabu-Juban. Tel: 03-6230-0343. www.warehouse702.com
Womb
Theyou. Electro, house: DJs Nakahama, Daiki, etc. From 10pm, ¥1,500 w/1d. Shibuya. Tel: 03-5459-0039. www.womb.co.jp
Amrax
Party Hard. Reggae: DJ Racy Bullet and more. From midnight, ¥2,000 w/1d. Shibuya. Tel: 03-3486-6861. www.amrax.jp
Atom
Style. Trance, hip-hop: DJs Peace, Kenzi, etc. From 9pm. Shibuya. Tel: 03-5428-5195. www.clubatom.com
f.BAR
Toxic Tonic Tuesday. Mixed genre. From 9pm, ¥1,000 w/2d. Azabu-Juban. Tel: 03-3586-6383. www.fbar.jp
The Room
Tsudoi. Nbsa: DJs Otake, Kosuga, etc. Special jam session. From 10pm, ¥2,000 w/1d. Shibuya. Tel: 03-3461-7167. www.theroom.jp
Microcosmos
Gus. Hip-hop: DJs Yo-Gin, Suke-Kyon, etc. From midnight, ¥1,500 w/1d. Shibuya. Tel: 03-5784-5496. www.microcosmos-tokyo.com
Solfa
Ableton Live. Live: Manabu Kitabori, Cashy, etc. From 7pm, ¥1,000. Nakameguro. Tel: 03-6231-9051. www.nakameguro-solfa.com
Velours
Jack. From 9pm, ¥1,500. Aoyama. Tel: 03-5778-4777. www.velours.jp
Warehouse702
Lux. Hip-hop: DJs Sugi, Furuken, etc. From 11pm, ¥2,500 w/1d. Azabu-Juban. Tel: 03-6230-0343. www.warehouse702.com
Amrax
Connect. Hip-hop: DJs Waka, Daigo, etc. From 9:30pm, ¥3,000 w/1d. Shibuya. Tel: 03-3486-6861. www.amrax.jp
Atom
DNA. Trance, hip-hop: DJs Kenzi, Ozawa, etc. From 9pm. Shibuya. Tel: 03-5428-5195. www.clubatom.com
Club Asia
Night Cruising. House, hip-hop: DJs Masago, Masaki, etc. From 11pm, ¥3,000 w/1d. Shibuya. Tel: 03-5458-2551. http://asia.iflyer.jp
Eleven
Soundpost. DJs Maeda, Omb. From 10pm, ¥2,000 w/1d. Nishi-Azabu. Tel: 03-5775-6206. www.go-to-eleven.com
Module
Reezent Me. Jungle, tribe: DJs L?K?O, Wild Party, etc. Live: Reezent and more. ¥2,000 w/1d. Shibuya. Tel: 03-3464-8432. www.module-tokyo.com
The First Bar
3rd Anniversary. All mix. All bottled drinks ¥300 until 9pm, all drinks ¥500 9pm-midnight, free glass of champagne at midnight. Free entrance. Roppongi. Tel: 03-5785-2705. www.thefirstbar.com
The Room
Ryukyu Holic. Loose and hot music: DJs Genta, Sato, etc. From 10pm, ¥2,000 w/1d. Shibuya. Tel: 03-3461-7167. www.theroom.jp
Velours
Muse. From 9pm, men ¥1,500, women free. Aoyama. Tel: 03-5778-4777. www.velours.jp
Warehouse702
Callforth. House, tech house: DJs 4th, Kurihara, etc. From 10pm, ¥2,500 w/1d. Azabu-Juban. Tel: 03-6230-0343. www.warehouse702.com
Womb
Fairy Tale. Minimal techno, tech house: DJs Hara, Re-Na, etc. From 10pm, ¥1,500 w/1d. Shibuya. Tel: 03-5459-0039. www.womb.co.jp
Ageha
Fever. Hip-hop: DJs Hazime, Safari, etc. From 11pm, ¥3,500. Shin-Kiba. Tel: 03-5534-1515. www.ageha.com
Amrax
Up Beat! Weekend Story CD Release Party. House. From 10pm, ¥3,500 w/1d. Shibuya. Tel: 03-3486-6861. www.amrax.jp
Atom
Tokyo Shake. Trance, hip-hop: DJs Ozawa, Tora, etc. From 9pm. Shibuya. Tel: 03-5428-5195. www.clubatom.com
Club Asia
Clown’s Crown. Dub, rock: DJs Shiro the Goodman, CMT, etc. Live: Rebel Familia. From 11pm, ¥3,000 w/1d. Shibuya. Tel: 03-5458-2551. http://asia.iflyer.jp
Eleven
Mark E Japan Tour 2010. House, disco: DJs Mark E, Moodman, etc. From 10pm, ¥3,500 w/1d. Nishi-Azabu. Tel: 03-5775-6206. www.go-to-eleven.com
f.BAR
Fashion Fridays. Mixed genre. From 11pm, men ¥3,500 w/2d, women ¥2,500 w/2d. Azabu-Juban. Tel: 03-3586-6383. www.fbar.jp
Matrix
Matrix Friday. Old school hip-hop, west side, south side, all mix: DJ Ykk and more. From 6pm, ¥1,000 (after 11:30pm). Roppongi. Tel: 03-3405-1066. www.matrixbar.jp
Microcosmos
The Beach. Exotic, jazz: DJs Matsuura, Inoue. From midnight, ¥2,000 w/1d. Shibuya. Tel: 03-5784-5496. www.microcosmos-tokyo.com
Module
Manitou. House: DJs Iwaki, Tanabe, etc. From 10pm, ¥2,500 w/1d. Shibuya. Tel: 03-3464-8432. www.module-tokyo.com
The Room
Goodnight. Dance music: DJs Kiccio, Ryuu, etc. From 10pm, ¥2,500 w/1d. Shibuya. Tel: 03-3461-7167. www.theroom.jp
Tokyo Loose
All mix: DJs Kato, Mayu, etc. From 8pm, men ¥1,000 w/1d, women ¥1,000 w/2d. Shinjuku. Tel: 03-3207-5677. www.tokyoloose.com
Unit
Happy Birthday Bpitch Control. DJs Ellen Allien, Chaim, etc. Live: Thomas Muller. From 10pm, ¥4,000. Daikanyama. Tel: 03-5459-8630. www.unit-tokyo.com
Velours
Festival du Film Francais au Japon 2010 Special French Night. DJs Rkk, Morita, etc. From 10pm, ¥3,000 w/1d. Aoyama. Tel: 03-5778-4777. www.velours.jp
Wall Street Bar 1
Thank God It’s Friday! Opening Party. All mix. All drinks ¥500 until 11pm, bartender fire show all night. Free entrance. Roppongi. Tel: 03-3489-7659. www.wallstreetbar.jp
Warehouse702
MJ the Tour Release Party. House: DJs Daishi Dance, Watsui, etc. Live: Coldfeet. From 10pm, ¥3,500. Azabu-Juban. Tel: 03-6230-0343. www.warehouse702.com
Womb
Organza. House, techno: DJs Dorian Paic, Pi-Ge, etc. From 11pm, ¥4,000. Shibuya. Tel: 03-5459-0039. www.womb.co.jp
Ageha
Shangri-La. DJs Oscar G, Sawa, etc. Mar 20, from 11pm, men ¥4,000, women ¥5,000. Shin-Kiba. Tel: 03-5534-1515. www.ageha.com
La Fabrique
Twin Graduation. Nu-rave, electro: DJs Dexpistols, Lobstag, etc. Mar 20, from 11:30pm, ¥3,500 w/1d. Shibuya. Tel: 03-5428-5100. http://lafabrique.iflyer.jp
Microcosmos
Adressence. Minimal house, tech house: DJs Wada, Gawara, etc. Mar 20, from midnight, ¥2,500 w/1d. Shibuya. Tel: 03-5784-5496. www.microcosmos-tokyo.com
Unit
Jungle Sessions. Jungle: DJs Terry T, Demolition Man, etc. Mar 20, from 11:30pm, ¥4,000. Daikanyama. Tel: 03-5459-8630. www.unit-tokyo.com
Wall Street Bar 1
Ladies First Night. All mix. Mar 20, free shot all night for ladies, first drink ¥500 at the door for everyone. Free entrance. Roppongi. Tel: 03-3489-7659. www.wallstreetbar.jp
Tokyo Salon / Kyozon
‘4 the love’ Tag Team. Disco, house, funk, soul: DJs Toshiyuki Goto, Billion Dollar Boys Club. Mar 21, from 5pm, ¥1,000 (first 40 people), ¥2,000. Aoyama. www.4thelove.net
Microcosmos
Liv 4 Melody. House: DJs Chris Samba, Ayumi, Aron T, etc. Apr 3, from midnight. Shibuya. Tel: 03-5784-5496. www.microcosmos-tokyo.com
Eleven
Real Grooves Volume 40. DJs Marc Schneider, Yoshitaca, etc. Live: Extrawelt, Conoley Ospovat. Apr 17, from 10pm, ¥4,500 w/1d. Nishi-Azabu. Tel: 03-5775-6206. www.go-to-eleven.com
12G.
Kohey Uozumi. Lilirura: Romantic Pain. Illustration. Until Mar 31, free. 2F, 3-1-25 Nishi-Azabu, Minato-ku. Tel: 03-6447-2640. Open daily 1am-8pm, closed occasional weekends. Nearest stn: Roppongi. www.12g.jp
21_21 Design Sight
Christo and Jeanne-Claude. Life=Works=Projects. Installation. Until Apr 6, free (elem and under)/¥500 (MS, HS)/¥800 (univ)/¥1,000 (general). Tokyo Midtown, 9-7-6 Akasaka, Minato-ku. Tel: 03-3475-2121. Open Wed-Mon 11am-8pm, closed Tue. Nearest stn: Akasaka. www.2121designsight.jp
Akasaka Ark Hills, Karajan Place
Makoto Azuma. Bridge of Plants. Installation. Until May 5, free. Ark Hills, Akasaka. Open daily, illumination 5:30-11pm. Nearest stn: Akasaka. www.ehills.co.jp/arkhills
ANA Intercontinental Hotel
Jun Ogata and Mario Tauchi. Zen Garden. Various media. Until Mar 28, free. 2 & 3F Lobby, 1-12-33 Akasaka, Minato-ku. Tel: 03-3505-1111. Open daily. Nearest stn: Tameike-Sanno or Roppongi-Itchome. www.anaintercontinental-tokyo.jp
The Asian Collection Contemporary Art Gallery
You and Me: Paintings, Sculpture and Prints from Japan, Indonesia and China. Until Mar 28, free. 2F, 3-10-9 Moto-Azabu, Minato-ku. Tel: 080-3252-7782. Open Fri-Sun 1-7pm, Mon-Wed by appointment. Nearest stn: Roppongi or Azabu-Juban. www.theasiancollection.com
Fujifilm Square
Japan Scenery Photographers Association Exhibit. Until Mar 18, free. Tokyo Photo Kenkyukai. Kanto Membership Exhibit. Until Mar 18, free. William Henry Fox Talbot and Eadweard Muybridge. The Oldest Photographic Collections. Until Mar 31, free. A Stroll Through the Ocean: The Underwater World of Ikuo Nakamura. Until Apr 7, free. Tokyo Midtown, 9-7-3 Akasaka, Minato-ku. Tel: 03-6271-3350. Open daily 10am-7pm. Nearest stn: Roppongi. http://fujifilmsquare.jp
Gallery Strenger
Gallery Strenger Permanent Exhibition. Various media. Until Mar 27, free. 1F Casa Belman, 3-3-39 Minami-Azabu, Minato-ku. Tel: 03-5422-9045. Open Tue-Sat noon-7pm, Sun-Mon by appointment only. Nearest stn: Azabu-Juban or Hiroo. www.gallery-strenger.jp
Mori Art Museum
Roppongi Crossing 2010: Can There Be Art? The Creative Potential of a New Japan. Various media. Mar 20-July 4, ¥500 (MS and under)/¥1,000 (HS, univ)/¥1,500 (adult). Jules de Balincourt. Painting. Mar 20-July 4, ¥500 (MS and under)/¥1,000 (HS, univ)/¥1,500 (adult). 3F Mori Tower Roppongi Hills, 6-10-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku. Tel: 03-5777-8600. Open Wed-Mon 10am-10pm, Tue 10am-5pm. Nearest stn: Roppongi. www.mori.art.museum/eng
The National Art Center, Tokyo
Renoir: Tradition and Innovation. Painting. Until Apr 5, free (MS and under)/¥800 (HS)/¥1,200 (univ)/¥1,500 (adult). Artist File 2010: The NACT Annual Show of Contemporary Art. Various media. Until May 5, free (18 and under)/¥500 (univ)/¥1,000 (adult). 7-22-2 Roppongi, Minato-ku. Tel: 03-6812-9900. Open Wed-Mon 10am-6pm, closed Tue. Nearest stn: Roppongi, exit 4. www.nact.jp
New Otani Art Museum
Yukihiko Yasuda. Admiration for Flowers. Painting. Mar 13-Apr 18, free (hotel guests)/¥300 (elem, MS)/¥500 (HS, univ)/¥800 (adult). 6F The Garden Court, 4-1 Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku. Tel: 03-3221-4111. Open Tue-Sun 10am-6pm, closed Mon. Nearest stn: Akasaka-mitsuke. www.newotani.co.jp/museum
Shonandai My Gallery
Kei Yasaka. Painting. Until Mar 18, free. 3F, 7-6-5 Roppongi, Minato-ku. Tel: 03-3403-0103. Open daily noon-7pm. Nearest stn: Nogizaka or Roppongi. www.shonandai-g.com
Suntory Museum of Art
Arts for Japanese Hospitality from the Suntory Museum of Art Collection. Various media. Until Mar 14, free (MS and under)/¥1,000 (HS, univ)/¥1,300 (adult). Japanese Glass: Stylish Vessels, Playful Shapes. Mar 27-May 23, free (MS and under)/¥800 (HS, univ)/¥1,100 (adult). 9-7-4 Akasaka, Minato-ku. Tel: 03-3479-8600. Open Wed-Sat 10am-8pm, Sun-Mon & hols 10am-6pm, closed Tue. Nearest stn: Roppongi. www.suntory.com/culture-sports/sma
Art Box Gallery
Doll: 100 Modern Japanese Dollmakers. Mar 15-25, free. 4F, 5-10-9 Ginza, Chuo-ku. Tel: 03-3574-7156. Open Sun-Fri 11am-6:30pm, closed Sat. Nearest stn: Ginza. www.artbox-int.co.jp
Art Forum Exhibition Space
Shigenobu Yoshida. Present Light. Installation. Until Apr 4, free. Tokyo International Forum Art Shop, 3-5-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku. Tel: 03-3286-6716. Open daily 10am-8pm. Nearest stn: Tokyo. www.apj-i.co.jp
Bridgestone Museum
Modern Japanese Art and Europe. Painting. Until Apr 11, free (MS and under)/¥500 (HS, univ)/¥600 (65 and over)/¥800 (adult). 1-10-1 Kyobashi, Chuo-ku. Tel: 03-3563-0241. Open Tue-Sat 10am-8pm, Sun & hols 10am-6pm, closed Mon. Nearest stn: Tokyo, Yaesu central exit. www.bridgestone-museum.gr.jp/en
Creation Gallery G8
Katsumi Asaba. A Restoration of Design! Various media. Until Mar 26, free. 8-4-17 Ginza, Chuo-ku. Open Tue-Sun 11am-7pm, closed Mon. Nearest stn: Ginza. http://rcc.recruit.co.jp
Galerie Nichido
Tsukiyo Ono. In Pursuit of Light. Painting. Until Mar 14, free. Mitsuru Suyama. Painting. Mar 16-24, free. 5-13-6 Ginza, Chuo-ku. Tel: 03-3571-2553. Open Mon-Fri 10am-7pm, Sat-Sun 11am-6pm. Nearest stn: Yurakucho. www.nichido-garo.co.jp
Galerie Saoh & Tomos
Mutsumi Ishigaki. Painting. Until Mar 19, free. So Kuramoto. Pixel painting. Until Mar 19, free. 1-3-1 Nihombashi-Honcho, Chuo-ku. Tel: 03-3271-6693. Open Mon-Sat 11am-7pm, closed Sun. Nearest stn: Mitsukoshi-mae. www.jpin.co.jp/saoh
Galerie Sho
Guido Argentini. Love Lyric. Photography. Mar 23-May 15, free. B1 Sansho Bldg, 3-2-9 Nihombashi, Chuo-ku. Tel: 03-3275-1008. Open Mon-Fri 11am-7pm, Sat 11am-5pm, closed Sun. Nearest stn: Nihombashi, exit B1. www.g-sho.com
Gallery Koyanagi
Tetsuya Namakura, Kengo Kito, Kouichi Tabata, Kae Masuda and Robert Platt. Various media. Until Apr 3, free. 1-7-5 Ginza, Chuo-ku. Tel: 03-3561-1896. Open Tue-Sat 11am-7pm, closed Sun-Mon. Nearest stn: Ginza-Itchome, exit 7. www.gallerykoyanagi.com
Gallery SanKaïBi
Koji Yamada. Wonderland. Sculpture. Until Mar 17, free. 2-22-5 Nihombashi-Hamacho, Chuo-ku. Tel: 03-5649-3710. Open Mon-Sat 11am-6pm, closed Sun. Nearest stn: Hamacho. www.sankaibi.com
Ginza Graphic Gallery
DNP Graphic Design Archives Collection III: Shigeo Fukuda’s Visual Jumping. Various media. Until Mar 27, free. DNP Ginza Bldg, 7-7-2 Ginza, Chuo-ku. Tel: 03-3571-5206. Open Mon-Fri 11am-7pm, Sat 11am-6pm, closed Sun & hols. Nearest stn: Ginza. www.dnp.co.jp/gallery
Ginza Nikon Salon
Manabu Someya. Nirai. Until Mar 16, free. 10-1-7 Ginza, Chuo-ku. Tel: 03-5537-1434. Open daily 10am-7pm. Nearest stn: Ginza. www.nikon-image.com/jpn/activity/salon
Guardian Garden
Graphic 1_Wall: Hitotsubo Next. Various media. Until Mar 18, free. B1, 7-3-5 Ginza, Chuo-ku. Tel: 03-5568-8818. Open daily noon-7pm (Wed until 8:30pm). Nearest stn: Shimbashi. http://rcc.recruit.co.jp
Idemitsu Museum of Arts
The Elegance of Vessels: Masterpieces of Japanese Ceramics. Until Mar 22, free (MS and under)/¥700 (HS, univ)/¥1,000 (adult). 9F Teigeki Bldg, 3-1-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku. Open Tue-Sun 10am-5pm (Fri until 7pm), closed Mon. Nearest stn: Yurakucho or Hibiya. www.idemitsu.co.jp/museum
Inax Gallery
Yumiko Morisue. Quietly One Day. Various media. Until Mar 29, free. Song Ji Sun. Transparent Pottery. Ceramics. Until Apr 1, free. Ebisu and Daikoku: Lucky Gods with Cheerful Smiles. Various media. Until May 22, free. 2F Inax Ginza, 3-6-18 Kyobashi, Chuo-ku. Tel: 03-5250-6530. Open Mon-Sat 10am-6pm, closed Sun. Nearest stn: Kyobashi. www.inax.co.jp/gallery
Matsuya Ginza
Georg Hallensleben and Anne Gutman. Gaspard et Lisa and Penelope. Illustration. Mar 17-29, free (MS and under)/¥700 (HS, univ)/¥1,000 (adult). 8F, 3-6-1 Ginza, Chuo-ku. Tel: 03-3567-1211. Open daily 10am-8pm. Nearest stn: Ginza. www.matsuya.com/ginza
Megumi Ogita Gallery
Toy Show. Various media. Until Mar 20, free. 2-16-12 Ginza, Chuo-ku. Tel: 03-3248-3405. Open Tue-Sat 11am-7pm, closed Sun-Mon. Nearest stn: Ginza. www.megumiogita.com
Megumi Ogita Gallery Showcase
Kana Nemoto. Tick Tock. Painting. Until Mar 20, free. 4F, 5-4-14 Ginza, Chuo-ku. Tel: 03-3571-9700. Open Tue-Sat noon-7pm, closed Sun-Mon. Nearest stn: Yurakucho. www.megumiogita.com
Mitsui Memorial Museum
Hina Dolls of the Mitsui Family. Until Apr 4, free (MS and under)/¥500 (HS, univ)/¥800 (70 and over)/¥1,000 (adult). 7F Mitsui Main Bldg, 2-1-1 Nihombashi-Muromachi, Chuo-ku. Tel: 03-5777-8600. Open Tue-Sun 10am-5pm, closed Mon. Nearest stn: Mitsukoshi-mae. www.mitsui-museum.jp
Mitsuo Aida Museum
All About Mitsuo Aida. Various media. Until Mar 14, ¥200 (elem)/¥500 (MS, HS, 70 and over)/¥800 (general). Thanks: Mitsuo Aida’s Writings and Essays. Mar 16-June 13, ¥200 (elem)/¥500 (MS, HS, 70 and over)/¥800 (general). B1 Tokyo International Forum Glass Building, 3-5-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku. Tel: 03-6212-3200. Open Tue-Sun 10am-5:30pm, closed Mon. Nearest stn: Tokyo. www.mitsuo.co.jp
The National Museum of Modern Art
On Bathing. Various media. Until Apr 11, free (HS and under, 65 and over)/¥130 (univ)/¥420 (general). Modern Japanese Art from the Museum Collection. Various media. Until Apr 11, free (HS and under, 65 and over)/¥130 (univ)/¥420 (general). Ono Chikkyo: 120 Years After His Birth. Painting. Until Apr 11, free (MS and under)/¥400 (HS)/¥900 (univ)/¥1,300 (adult). 3-1 Kitanomaru Park, Chiyoda-ku. Tel: 03-5777-8600 (Hello Dial). Open Tue-Sun 10am-5pm (Fri until 8pm), closed Mon. Nearest stn: Takebashi, exit 1B. www.momat.go.jp
The National Museum of Modern Art, Craft & Design
Modern Crafts from the Museum Collection: Flower Design. Various media. Until Apr 18, free (HS and under, 65 and over)/¥70 (univ)/¥200 (general). 1-1 Kitanomaru Park, Chiyoda-ku. Tel: 03-5777-8600 (Hello Dial). Open Tue-Sun 10am-5pm, closed Mon. Nearest stn: Takebashi, exit 1B. www.momat.go.jp
The National Museum of Modern Art, National Film Center
Postwar French Cinema in Posters: From the Shingaiei Collection of the National Film Center. Until Mar 28, free (HS and under)/¥70 (univ, 65 and over)/¥200 (general). 3-7-6 Kyobashi, Chuo-ku. Tel: 03-5777-8600. Open Tue-Sun 11am-6:30pm, closed Mon. Nearest stn: Kyobashi. www.momat.go.jp
Ring Cube Gallery
GR Blog Photo Exhibit. Until Mar 14, free. Sense: 12 Photographers Meet the GXR. Photography. Mar 17-28, free. 8-9F San-Ai Dream Center, 5-7-2 Ginza, Chuo-ku. Tel: 03-3289-1521. Open Wed-Mon 11am-8pm, closed Tue. Nearest stn: Ginza. http://ringcube.jp
Shiodome Museum
The World of Yasuhiko Kida Saikoku: Sanjusankasho and Other Famous Temples of Japan. Various media. Until Mar 22, ¥200 (elem, MS)/¥300 (HS, univ, 65 and over)/¥500 (general). 4F, 1-5-1 Higashi-Shimbashi, Minato-ku. Tel: 03-5777-8600. Open Tue-Sun 10am-6pm, closed Mon. Nearest stn: Shiodome. www.mew.co.jp/corp/museum
Shiseido Gallery
Goro Murayama. Installation. Until Mar 28, free. 8-8-3 Ginza, Chuo-ku. Tel: 03-3572-3901. Open Tue-Sat 11am-7pm, Sun 11am-6pm, closed Mon. Nearest stn: Shimbashi. www.shiseido.co.jp/gallery
Span Art Gallery
Keiko Ajito and Naoko Awa. Extremity of Dreams. Until Mar 20, free. 2-2-18 Ginza, Chuo-ku. Tel: 03-5524-3060. Open Mon-Sat 11am-7pm, closed Sun. Nearest stn: Yurakucho. www.span-art.co.jp
Takahashi Collection
Nobuyoshi Araki and Katsura Funakoshi. An Image of Love Supreme. Photography, sculpture. Until Apr 4, free (MS and under)/¥150 (HS, univ)/¥300 (adult). 1-1-2 Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku. Tel: 03-6206-1890. Open Tue-Sun 11am-7pm, closed Mon. Nearest stn: Hibiya. www.takahashi-collection.com
Tokyo Station Gallery
12 Horizons: Perspectives of Contemporary Painting: Now. Until Mar 22, free. 1-9-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku. Tel: 03-3212-2485. Open daily 11am-6pm. Nearest stn: Tokyo. www.ejrcf.or.jp/gallery
Zeit-Foto Salon
Masumi Kura. Kura’s Pilgrimage to Ise, Vol. 5: From Futagawa to Ise. Until Mar 13, free. Our Collection, It’s Beautiful: From the Zeit-Foto Collection. Photography. Mar 24-Apr 28, free. 4F Matsumoto Bldg, 1-10-5 Kyobashi, Chuo-ku. Tel: 03-3535-7188. Open Tue-Fri 10:30am-6:30pm, Sat 10:30am-5:30pm, closed Sun-Mon. Nearest stn: Kyobashi. www.zeit-foto.com
Design Festa
West: Bonanza. Photography. Mar 15-21, free. East: Junya Mai. Nanairo. Painting, illustration, photography. Mar 19-21, free. 3-20-18 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku. Tel: 03-3479-1442. Open daily 11am-8pm. Nearest stn: Meiji-Jingumae. www.designfestagallery.com
Embassy of Canada Prince Takamado Gallery
Visual Highlights of the Past 10 Years. Various media. Until Apr 15, free. 7-3-38 Akasaka, Minato-ku. Tel: 03-5412-6305. Open Mon-Fri 9am-5:30pm (Wed until 8pm), closed Sat-Sun. Nearest stn: Aoyama-Itchome. www.japan.gc.ca
Galerie Omotesando & Musee F
Youta Kawamura. Eternity and a Day. Photography. Until Mar 13, free. Mariko Tsuzuki. Hole. Photography. Until Mar 13, free. Narumi Kamiyama. Too Eat. Photography. Mar 15-20, free. Akira Kojima. Jyu-Byo Saiga. Photography, video. Mar 15-20, free. B2 Ark Atrium, 4-17-3 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku. Tel: 03-5775-2469. Open Mon-Sat noon-7pm, closed Sun. Nearest stn: Omotesando. www.omotesando-garo.com
Gallery Rocket
Miki Rezai. New Error. Drawing. Until Mar 23, free. 6-9-6 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku. Tel: 03-3499-1003. Open daily noon-7:30pm. Nearest stn: Meiji-Jingumae. www.rocket-jp.com
Hpgrp Gallery Tokyo
Makiko Tanaka. Le Pollen. Painting. Until Mar 28, free. B1 CH Bldg, 5-1-15 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku. Tel: 03-3797-1507. Open daily 11am-8pm. Nearest stn: Omotesando. www.artdiv-hpf.com/tokyo
Lapnet Ship
Hajime Anzai. Harajuku Friends. Illustration. Until Mar 14, free. Haji and 4ppish. Garden. Various media. Mar 18-22, free. 1F Laforet, 1-9-11 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku. Tel: 03-5411-3330. Open daily noon-8pm. Nearest stn: Meiji-Jingumae. www.lapnet.jp
Nezu Museum
Inner Landscapes and the Spirit of Zen Calligraphy. Mar 13-Apr 18, free (MS and under)/¥1,000 (HS, univ)/¥1,200 (general). 6-5-1 Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku. Tel: 03-3400-2536. Open Tue-Sun 10am-5pm, closed Mon. Nearest stn: Omotesando. www.nezu-muse.or.jp
Pinpoint Gallery
Hiroshi Abe. Kawauso 3 Kyodai. Until Mar 20, free. B1 Futaba Bldg, 5-10-1 Minami Aoyama, Minato-ku. Tel: 03-3409-8268. Open Mon-Fri 11am-7pm, Sat 11am-5pm, closed Sun. Nearest stn: Omotesando. www.pinpointgallery.com
The Watari-Um Museum of Contemporary Art
John Lurie. You Are Here. Drawing. Until May 16, ¥800 (student)/¥1,000 (adult). 3-7-6 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku. Tel: 03-3402-3001. Open Tue-Sun 11am-7pm (Wed until 9pm), closed Mon. Nearest stn: Gaienmae, exit 2. www.watarium.co.jp
Ukiyo-e Ota Memorial Museum of Art
Edo Seen by Ryoma: Scenery in the Late Edo Period. Until Mar 26, ¥200 (elem, MS)/¥500 (HS, univ)/¥700 (adult). 1-10-10 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku. Tel: 03-5777-8600. Open Tue-Sun 10:30am-5:30pm, closed Mon. Nearest stn: Harajuku, Omotesando exit. www.ukiyoe-ota-muse.jp
Musee Hamaguchi
Keiko Minami. Yonder Gaze. Painting. Until Mar 28, ¥200 (elem, MS)/¥400 (HS, univ)/¥600 (adult). 1-35-7 Nihombashi-Kakigaracho, Chuo-ku. Tel: 03-3665-0251. Open Tue-Sun 11am-5pm, closed Mon. Nearest stn: Suitengumae. www.yamasa.com/musee
San-Ai Gallery
Nami Takahashi. Sculpture. Until Mar 13, free. Naoko Iwai and Naomi Wada. Various media. Mar 15-20, free. Kazuhiko Shimura. Sculpture. Until Mar 20, free. 1-26-8 Nihombashi-Kakigaracho, Chuo-ku. Tel: 03-5847-7714. Open daily 11:30am-7pm. Nearest stn: Suitengu. www17.plala.or.jp/san-ai_gallery
Taguchi Fine Art
The Human Condition 2010: A.D. 79, The Art of Ancient Rome. Until Apr 3, free. Dai 2 Inoue Bldg, 2-17-13 Nihombashi-Kayabacho, Chuo-ku. Tel: 03-5652-3660. Open Tue-Sat 1-7pm (or by appt), closed Sun-Mon & hols. Nearest stn: Kayabacho. www.taguchifineart.com
Art Front Gallery
Takehiko Sugawara, Akira Nagasawa, Masatake Kouzaki and Hiroshi Oonishi. Itsu: Japanese Paintings Beyond Tradition. Until Mar 14, free. Hillside Terrace A, 29-18 Sarugakucho, Shibuya-ku. Tel: 03-3476-4868. Open Tue-Sun 11am-7pm, closed Mon. Nearest stn: Daikanyama. www.artfrontgraphics.com
Bunkamura Gallery
Fletcher Sibthorp and Robert Heindel. Exhibition for Dance Art. Painting. Until Mar 23, free. 2-24-1 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku. Tel: 03-3477-9174. Open daily 10am-7:30pm. Nearest stn: Shibuya. www.bunkamura.co.jp/gallery
Bunkamura: The Museum
Tamara de Lempicka et son Époque. Painting. Until May 9, ¥700 (elem, MS)/¥1,000 (HS, univ)/¥1,400 (general). 2-24-1 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku. Tel: 03-3477-9111. Open Sun-Thu 10am-7pm, Fri-Sat 10am-9pm. Nearest stn: Shibuya. www.bunkamura.co.jp
Gallery Le Deco
Christopher M. Gaston and Nichimasu Toizumi. Sakurasaku. Sculpture. Until Mar 14, free. 1F 3-16-3 Shibuya. Tel: 03-5485-5188. Open Tue-Sun 11am-7pm, closed Mon. Nearest stn: Shibuya. http://home.att.ne.jp/gamma/ledeco
Logos Gallery
Snoopy is a Hero. Various media. Until Mar 22, free. B1 Parco Part 1, 15-1 Udagawacho, Shibuya-ku. Tel: 03-3496-1287. Open daily 10am-9pm. Nearest stn: Shibuya. www.parco-art.com
Nadiff Gallery
Shuzo Azuchi Gulliver. No Fear. Drawing, installation, performance. Until Apr 11, free. 1-18-4 Ebisu, Shibuya-ku. Tel: 03-3446-4977. Open daily noon-8pm. Nearest stn: Ebisu. www.nadiff.com
Parco Factory
Snoopy is a Hero. Various media. Until Mar 22, free. 6F Parco Part 1, 15-1 Udagawacho, Shibuya-ku. Tel: 03-3477-5873. Open daily 10am-9pm. Nearest stn: Shibuya. www.parco-art.com
Tobacco and Salt Museum
Mitsuaki Iwago. Iwago’s World. Photography. Mar 13-Apr 11, free (70 and over)/¥100 (elem, MS, HS)/¥300 (adult). 1-16-8 Jinnan, Shibuya-ku. Tel: 03- 3476-2041. Open Tue-Sun 10am-6pm, closed Mon. Nearest stn: Shibuya. www.jti.co.jp/Culture/museum
Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Photography
APA Awards 2010. Until Mar 21, free (MS and under)/¥300 (HS, univ)/¥500 (adult). Yasumasa Morimura. Requiem for Someone. Photography. Until May 9, free (elem and under)/¥600 (MS, HS, 65 and over)/¥800 (univ)/¥1,000 (general). Yebisu Garden Place, 1-13-3 Mita, Meguro-ku. Tel: 03-3280-0099. Open Tue-Sun 10am-6pm (Thu & Fri until 8pm). Nearest stn: Ebisu, east exit. www.syabi.com
Yamatane Museum of Art
Taikan in the East vs. Seiho in the West. Nihonga. Until Mar 28, free (MS and under)/¥900 (HS, univ)/¥1,200 (adult). 3-12-36 Hiroo, Shibuya-ku. Tel: 03-3239-5912. Open 10am-7pm, closed Mon. Nearest stn: Ebisu. www.yamatane-museum.or.jp
The Artcomplex Center, Tokyo
Kenji Esumi. Painting. Until Mar 14, free. Photography by 5 People. Until Mar 14, free. Mayako Fujimoto and Asuka Nakao. Magyaku Exhibition. Painting, drawing. Until Mar 14, free. Momoko Yamanaka’s Hanami Exhibition. Painting. Mar 16-28, free. Kensuke Ohikata. Moon-Man. Drawing. Mar 16-21, free. 12-9 Daikyo-cho, Shinjuku-ku. Tel: 03-3341-3253. Open daily 11am-8pm. Nearest stn: Yotsuya-Sanchome. www.gallerycomplex.com
B Gallery
Shiryu Katayama, Tessarolo and Lea Donat. Fun Art et Japon. Drawing, painting, photography. Until Mar 16, free. 6F Beams Japan, 3-32-6 Shinjuku. Tel: 03-5368-7309. Open daily 11am-8pm. Nearest stn: Shinjuku. www.beams.co.jp/b-gallery
Epson Imaging Gallery epSite
Yutaka Wada. A Winter Day: Enchanted by the Withered Lotus. Photography. Until Mar 25, free. 1F Shinjuku Bldg, 2-1-1 Nishi-Shinjuku. Tel: 03-3345-9883. Open daily 10:30am-6pm. Nearest stn: Tochomae. www.epson.jp/epsite
Kenji Taki Gallery
Sakuji Yoshimoto. Painting. Mar 18-Apr 24, free. 3-18-2-102 Nishi-Shinjuku. Tel: 03-3378-6051. Open Tue-Sat noon-7pm, closed Sun-Mon & hols. Nearest stn: Hatsudai. www.kenjitaki.com
Konica Minolta Plaza
Kiki. Sense of Wonder. Until Mar 23, free. Konica Minolta Eco & Art Award 2010. Until Mar 23, free. 4F Shinjuku Kono Bldg, 3-26-11 Shinjuku. Tel: 03-3225-5001. Open daily 10:30am-7pm. Nearest stn: Shinjuku. www.konicaminolta.jp/plaza
Place M
Yasuwo Tsuji. Dancing Nights. Photography. Until Mar 14, free. UMA and Diego Hajime. Photography. Until Mar 14, free. Yasuwo Tsuji. Dancing Nights, Part 2. Photography. Mar 15-22, free. Masato Seto. Photography. Mar 15-22, free. 3F Kindai Bldg, 1-2-11 Shinjuku. Tel: 03-3341-6107. Open daily 1-7pm. Nearest stn: Shinjuku-Gyoenmae. www.placem.com
Roonee 247 Photography
Teruaki Imai. Entity and Feeling. Until Mar 15, free. Yoshiyuki Morizumi. Re. Mar 16-20, free. 4-11 Yotsuya, Shinjuku-ku. Tel: 03-3341-8118. Open Tue-Sun noon-7pm, closed Mon. Nearest stn: Yotsuya-Sanchome. www.roonee.com
Shinjuku Ganka Garou
Tokyo Polytechnic University Photography Department Exhibition. Until Mar 17, free.
5-18-11 Shinjuku. Tel: 03-5285-8822. Open daily noon-8pm. Nearest stn: Shinjuku-Sanchome. www.gankagarou.com
Shinjuku Nikon
Salon
Minoru Suwa. The Exit. Until Mar 15, free. Nippon Photography Institute, Tohta Kikuchi Seminar. Graduate Works. Until Mar 15, free. Musashino Art University, Department of Imaging Arts and Sciences, Photography Major: Graduate Works. Mar 16-22, free. Reiko Shibata. Sakura: Foreign Women Who Marry Japanese Men. Mar 16-29, free. 28F Shinjuku L Tower, 1-6-1 Nishi-Shinjuku. Tel: 03-3344-0565. Open daily 10am-7pm. Nearest stn: Shinjuku. www.nikon-image.com/jpn/activity/salon
Sokyu-sha Gallery
Masao Sekiguchi. Light/Shadow. Photography. Until Mar 21, free. 3F, 1-3-5 Shinjuku. Tel: 03-3358-3974. Open daily 1-7pm. Nearest stn: Shinjuku-Gyoenmae. www.sokyusha.com
Sompo Japan Museum of Art
29th Outstanding Rising Artists Exhibition. Various media. Until Apr 4, free (MS and under)/¥300 (HS, univ)/¥500 (general). 42F, 1-26-1 Nishi-Shinjuku. Tel: 03-5405-8686. Open Tue-Sun 10am-6pm, closed Mon. Nearest stn: Shinjuku. www.sompo-japan.co.jp/museum
Tokyo Opera City Art Gallery
The World of Structural Engineer Cecil Balmond. Various media. Until Mar 22, ¥600 (elem, MS)/¥1,000 (HS, univ)/¥1,200 (adult). From the Collection: My Old Rivers and Mountains Home, Part II. Painting. Until Mar 22, free (with Balmond admission). Project N 40: Naoto Kumagai. Painting. Until Mar 22, free (with Balmond admission). 3-20-2 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku. Tel: 03-5353-0756. Open Tue-Thu 11am-7pm, Fri & Sat until 8pm, closed Mon. Nearest stn: Hatsudai. www.operacity.jp
Wako Works of Art
Henk Visch. I Have Seen Real Happiness Nowhere, But It Is Doubtless Here. Sculpture, drawing. Apr 2-May 22, free. 3-8-2-101/103 Nishi-Shinjuku. Tel: 03-3373-2860. Open Tue-Sat 11am-7pm, closed Sun-Mon. Nearest stn: Shinjuku. www.wako-art.jp
Gallery éf
Orie Endo and YUCA. NüShu: Art x Academia Crossover. Installation. Mar 26-May 9, free. 2-19-18 Kaminarimon, Taito-ku. Tel: 03-3841-0442. Open Wed-Mon noon-8pm, closed Tue. Nearest stn: Asakusa. www.gallery-ef.com
National Museum of Nature and Science
Large Mammals: Our Friends on Land. Various media. Until June 13, ¥500 (HS and under)/¥1,400 (adult). 7-20 Ueno Park, Taito-ku. Tel: 03-5777-8600. Open Tue-Sun 9am-5pm (Fri until 8pm), closed Mon. Nearest stn: Ueno. www.kahaku.go.jp
The National Museum of Western Art
Hina and Japanese Dolls. Until Mar 28, free (HS and under, 70 and over)/¥400 (univ)/¥600 (adult). Frank Brangwyn. Painting, drawing. Until May 30, free (MS and under)/¥700 (HS)/¥1,200 (univ)/¥1,500 (adult). Modern Drawings from the National Museum of Western Art: Selections from the Matsukata Collection and Post-1959 Acquisitions. Until May 30, free (HS and under, 65 and over)/¥130 (univ)/¥420 (general). 7-7 Ueno Park, Taito-ku. Tel: 03-3828-5131. Open Tue-Sun 9:30am-5:30pm, closed Mon. Nearest stn: Ueno. www.nmwa.go.jp
Scai the Bathhouse
Apichatpong Weerasethakul. Video, installation. Until Apr 17, free. 6-1-23 Yanaka, Taito-ku. Tel: 03-3821-1144. Open Tue-Sat noon-7pm, closed Sun-Mon. Nearest stn: Nippori. www.scaithebathhouse.com
Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum
Galleria Borghese: Raphael’s Young Woman with Unicorn. Painting. Until Apr 4, free (MS and under)/¥700 (univ)/¥800 (65 and over)/¥1,200 (univ)/¥1,400 (general). 8-36 Ueno Park, Taito-ku. Tel: 03-3823-6921. Open Tue-Sun 9am-5pm, closed Mon. Nearest stn: Ueno. www.tobikan.jp
Tokyo National Museum
Hasegawa Tohaku: 400th Memorial Retrospective. Painting. Until Mar 22, free (MS and under)/¥900 (HS)/¥1,200 (univ)/¥1,500 (adult). 13-9 Ueno Park, Taito-ku. Tel: 03-3822-1111. Open Tue-Sun 9:30am-5pm, closed Mon. Nearest stn: Ueno. www.tnm.jp
Tokyo Wonder Site, Hongo
Yosaku Kikuchi. Meat Shop Spy. Until Apr 25, free. Deep Dig Dug. Installation. Until Apr 25, free. OLTA’s Rice Field. Various media. Until Apr 25, free. 2-4-16 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku. Tel: 03-5689-5331. Open Tue-Sun 11am-7pm, closed Mon. Nearest stn: Ochanomizu. www.tokyo-ws.org/hongo
Ueno Royal Museum
VOCA 2010. Various media. Mar 14-30, free (HS and under)/¥500 (general). 1-2 Ueno Park, Taito-ku. Tel: 03-3833-4191. Open Sat-Thu 10am-6pm, Fri 10am-8pm. Nearest stn: Ueno. www.ueno-mori.org
Amuse Museum
High-Fashion Flax and Wool: Beautiful Handicrafts. Until July 4, free (preschool)/¥500 (elem, MS)/¥800 (HS, univ)/¥1,000 (adult). 2-34-3 Asakusa, Taito-ku. Tel: 03-5806-1181. Open daily 10am-6pm. Nearest stn: Asakusa. www.amusemuseum.com
Art Tower Mito
Reflection: Alternative Worlds Through the Video Camera. Video. Until May 9, free (MS and under, 65 and over)/¥800 (general). Akiko and Masako Takada. Criterium 78. Various media. Until May 9, free (with Reflection admission). 1-6-8 Goken-cho, Mito-shi, Ibaraki-ken. Tel: 029-227-8111. Open Tue-Sun 9:30am-6pm, closed Mon. Nearest stn: Mito. www.arttowermito.or.jp
Edo-Tokyo Museum
The Legacy of Genghis Khan and the Magnificent Mongol Empire. Various media. Until Apr 11, ¥650 (HS and under, 65 and over)/¥1,040 (univ)/¥1,300 (general). 1-4-1 Yokoami, Sumida-ku. Tel: 03-3626-9974. Open Tue-Sun 9:30am-5:30pm (Sat until 7:30pm), closed Mon & hols. Nearest: Ryogoku. www.edo-tokyo-museum.or.jp
Eitoeiko Gallery
Shusuke Ao. Pax-4. Various media. Until Mar 27, free. 32-2 Yaraicho, Shinjuku-ku. Tel: 03-6479-6923. Open Wed-Sun noon-7pm, closed Mon-Tue. Nearest stn: Kagurazaka. www.eitoeiko.com
Hara Museum of Contemporary Art
Yang Fudong. The General’s Smile. Video. Until Mar 28, ¥500 (elem, MS)/¥700 (HS, univ)/¥1,000 (adult). 4-7-25 Kita-Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku. Open Tue-Sun 11am-5pm (Wed until 8pm), closed Mon. Nearest stn: Shinagawa. www.haramuseum.or.jp
Kawasaki City Museum
Changing Tools for Life. Various media. Until Apr 4, free. 1-2 Todoroki, Nakahara-ku, Kawasaki. Tel: 044-754-4500. Open Tue-Sun 9:30am-5pm, closed Mon. Nearest stn: Musashi-Kosugi. www.kawasaki-museum.jp
Kodak Photo Salon
East/West Photo Exhibit. Mar 15-26, free. 12F, 3-12-8 Soto-Kanda, Chiyoda-ku. Tel: 03-3813-5313. Open Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, closed Sat-Sun & hols. Nearest stn: Akihabara or Suehirocho. www.tinyurl.com/288nu5
Itabashi Art Museum
Ukiyoe from the Collection in Bologna, Italy. Until Mar 28, ¥150 (elem, MS)/¥400 (HS, univ)/¥600 (adult). 5-34-27 Akatsuka, Itabashi-ku. Tel: 03-3979-3251. Open Tue-Sun 9:30am-5pm, closed Mon. Nearest stn: Nishi-Takashimadaira. www.itabashiartmuseum.jp/art
Kawamura Memorial Museum of Art
The Fan of Marie Laurencin. Painting. Until Mar 28, ¥500 (HS and under)/¥900 (univ, 65 and over)/¥1,100 (general). 631 Sakado, Sakura-shi, Chiba. Open Tue-Sun 9:30am-5pm, closed Mon. Nearest stn: Sakura, free shuttle bus available. http://kawamura-museum.dic.co.jp
Meguro Museum of Art, Tokyo
Bernard Buffet. My Encounter With Jean Giono. Painting. Until Apr 11, free (MS and under)/¥600 (HS, univ, over 65)/¥800 (general). Leonard Foujita. Tokyo, New York, Paris. Painting. Until Apr 11, free (MS and under)/¥600 (HS, univ, over 65)/¥800 (general). 2-4-36 Meguro, Meguro-ku. Tel: 03-3714-1201. Open Tue-Sun 10am-6pm, closed Mon. Nearest stn: Meguro. www.mmat.jp
Museum of Contemporary Art, Tokyo
Cyber Arts Japan: Ars Electronica, 30 Years for Art and Media Technology. Various media. Until Mar 22, free (elem and under)/¥600 (MS, HS)/¥800 (univ, 65 and over)/¥1,000 (general). MOT Annual Exhibit 2010: Ornament. Various media. Until Apr 11, free (elem and under)/¥500 (MS, HS)/¥800 (univ, 65 and over)/¥1,000 (general). 4-1-1 Miyoshi, Koto-ku. Open Tue-Sun 10am-8pm, closed Mon. Nearest stn: Kiyosumi-Shirakawa. www.mot-art-museum.jp
Museum of Modern Art, Hayama
Toshihide Nagasawa. Dove Tende Aurora. Until Mar 22, free (MS and under)/¥100 (HS)/¥450 (65 and over)/¥750 (20 and under)/¥900 (general). 2208-1 Isshiku, Hayama, Kanagawa. Tel: 046-875-2800. Open Tue-Sun 9:30am-5pm, closed Mon. Nearest stn: Zushi, then bus. www.moma.pref.kanagawa.jp
Museum of Modern Art, Saitama
Impressionists as Seen in Hanga. Until Mar 28, free (MS and under, 65 and over)/¥720 (univ)/¥900 (adult). 9-30-1 Tokiwa, Urawa-ku, Saitama. Tel: 048-824-0111. Open Tue-Sun 10am-5:30pm, closed Mon. Nearest stn: Kita-Urawa. www.momas.jp
National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation
It’s a Tasty World! Food Science, Now. Various media. Until Mar 22, ¥400 (18 and under)/¥1,000 (adult). 2-3-6 Aomi, Koto-ku. Tel: 03-3570-9151. Open Wed-Mon 10am-5pm, closed Tue. Nearest stn: Telecom Center. www.miraikan.jst.go.jp
National Museum of Japanese History
Yukari Kazunomiya’s Hina Decorations. Various media. Until Apr 4, free (MS and under)/¥250 (HS, univ)/¥420 (general). 117 Jonaicho, Sakura-shi, Chiba. Tel: 043-486-0123. Open Tue-Sun 9:30am-4:30pm, closed Mon. Nearest stn: Sakura. www.rekihaku.ac.jp
Nerima Art Museum
Gendai Vision: The Way (Way?). Various media. Until Mar 28, free (MS and under, 75 and over)/¥300 (HS, univ, 65-74)/¥500 (general). Keisuke Nakayama. To Things That Exist. Painting. Until Apr 14, free. 1-36-16 Nukui, Nerima-ku. Tel: 03-3577-1821. Open Tue-Sun 10am-6pm, closed Mon. Nearest stn: Nakamurabashi. www.city.nerima.tokyo.jp/manabu/bunka/museum
Pola Museum of Art
Mineral Colors, Myriad Images: Nihonga from the Collection. Mar 13-June 8, ¥700 (elem, MS)/¥1,300 (HS, univ)/¥1,600 (over 65)/¥1,800 (adult). 1285 Kozukayama, Sengokuhara, Hakone-machi. Tel: 0460-4-2111. Open daily 9am-5pm. Nearest stn: Gora, then by bus. www.polamuseum.or.jp
Setagaya Art Museum
Saburo Aso and His Contemporaries in Setagaya. Various media. Until Apr 9, ¥100 (elem, MS, 65 and over)/¥150 (HS, univ)/¥200 (adult). The World of Wood-Block Prints by Sumio Kawakami. Mar 13-May 9, ¥500 (elem, MS)/¥800 (HS, univ, 65 and over)/¥1,000 (general). 1-2 Kinuta-koen, Setagaya-ku. Tel: 03-3415-6011. Open Tue-Sun 10am-6pm, closed Mon. Nearest stn: Yoga. www.setagayaartmuseum.or.jp
Shibusawa Memorial Museum
Shibusawa Eiichi and Albert Kahn: Japanese-French Industrial Relations. Mar 20-May 5, ¥100 (HS and under)/¥300 (general). 16-1 Nishigahara-Nichome, Kita-ku. Tel: 03-3910-0005. Open Tue-Sun 10am-5pm, closed Mon. www.shibusawa.or.jp
Studio Ghibli Museum
Gake no Ue no Ponyo. Various media. Until May 2010, ¥400 (under 12 years)/¥1,000 (adult). Entry by reservation only. 1-1-83 Shimorenjaku, Mitaka-shi. Open Wed-Mon 10am-6pm, closed Tue. Nearest stn: Mitaka. www.ghibli-museum.jp
Taro Okamoto Museum of Art, Kawasaki
99 Years Old, Admirable Taro. Until Apr 4, free (MS and under)/¥400 (HS, univ, over 65)/¥600 (general). 7-1-5 Masukata, Tama-ku, Kawasaki. Tel: 044-900-9898. Open Tue-Sun 9:30am-5pm, closed Mon. Nearest stn: Mukogaoka-Yuen. www.taromuseum.jp
Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum
The Macchiaioli: Italian Masters of Realism. Painting. Until Mar 14, ¥500 (HS and under, 65 and over)/¥800 (univ)/¥1,000 (general). Art Deco in the Former Prince Asaka Residence. Mar 25-Apr 11, ¥400 (HS and under, 65 and over)/¥640 (univ)/¥800 (general). 5-21-9 Shirokanedai, Minato-ku. Tel: 03-3443-0201. Open daily 10am-6pm. Nearest stn: Meguro, west exit or Shirokanedai, exit 1. www.teien-art-museum.ne.jp
Tomio Koyama Gallery
Masahiko Kuwahara. Painting. Until Mar 27, free. 1-3-2 Kiyosumi, Koto-ku. Tel: 03-3642-4090. Open Tue-Sat noon-7pm, closed Sun-Mon. Nearest stn: Kiyosumi-Shirakawa. www.tomiokoyamagallery.com
TY Harbor Brewery
Yohei Shimamoto. Illustration, painting. Until Mar 28, free. 2-1-3 Higashi-Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku. Tel: 03-5479-4555. Open daily 11:30am-10:30pm. Nearest stn: Tennozu Isle. www.tyharborbrewing.co.jp
Yokohama Museum of Art
Vivere a Pompei. Various media. Mar 20-June 13, free (elem and under)/¥800 (MS)/¥1,100 (HS, univ)/¥1,400 (adult). 3-4-1 Minatomirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama. Tel: 03-5777-8600. Open Sat-Thu 10am-6pm, Fri 10am-8pm. Nearest stn: Sakuragicho or Minato Mirai. www.yaf.or.jp/yma
Super GT
Round 3. May 2. Fuji Speedway, Gotemba, Shizuoka Prefecture. Tel: 0550-781234.
Central League
* Yomiuri Giants vs. Yakult Swallows. Mar 26-27, 6pm; Mar 28, 2pm. ¥1,500-¥4,500. Tokyo Dome. Tel: 0570-005106/03-5800-9999.
* Yakult Swallows vs. Chunichi Dragons. Mar 30-Apr 1, 6pm. ¥1,500-¥4,500. Jingu Stadium, Gaienmae. Tel: 03-3404-8999/0570-029999.
* Yokohama BayStars vs. Yomiuri Giants. Mar 30-Apr 1, 6pm. ¥1,800-¥6,500. Yokohama Stadium. Tel: 045-661-1251.
Pacific League
* Seibu Lions vs. Chiba Lotte Marines. Mar 20-22, 1pm. ¥800-¥22,000. Seibu Dome, Tokorazawa. Tel: 04-2925-1151.
* Chiba Lotte Marines vs. Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters. Mar 26, 6:15pm; Mar 27, 2pm; Mar 28, 1pm. ¥2,500-¥4,500. Chiba Marine Stadium, Makuhari. Tel: 03-5682-6341.
* Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters vs. Orix Buffaloes. Mar 30-31, 6pm. ¥1,000-¥6,000. Tokyo Dome. Tel: 03-5800-9999.
* Seibu Lions vs. Fukuoka Softbank Hawks. Mar 30-Apr 1, 6pm. ¥800-¥22,000. Seibu Dome, Tokorazawa. Tel: 04-2925-1151.
* Chiba Lotte Marines vs. Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles. Mar 30-Apr 1, 6:15pm. ¥2,500-¥4,500. Chiba Marine Stadium, Makuhari. Tel: 03-5682-6341.
Stars on Ice Japan Tour
Apr 9, 7pm; Apr 10-11, 1pm. ¥6,000-¥25,000. Yoyogi Gymnasium. Tel: 03-3322-9966.
Prince Ice World 2010
May 1-3, 11am and 3pm. ¥4,000-¥15,000. Shin-Yokohama Skate Arena. Tel: 045-663-9939.
K-1 World Max
Japan Tournament. Mar 27, 4pm. ¥6,000-¥23,000. Saitama Super Arena. Tel: 03-3498-9999/048-600-3050.
DREAM 13
Mar 22, 4pm. ¥5,000-¥100,000. Yokohama Arena, Shin-Yokohama. Tel: 03-5775-5065/0570-9999.
MOTO GP
Japan Grand Prix. Apr 23-25. ¥12,000-¥16,000. Twin Ring Motegi, Tochigi Prefecture. Tel: 0285-640080.
2010 Asian Trophy
March 13-14, 9am. Sagamihara, Kanagawa Prefecture. Tel: 042-776-5311.
J. League, Division 1
* Yokohama F. Marinos vs. Shonan Bellmare. Mar 13, 2pm. ¥1,900-¥4,500. Nissan Stadium, Shin-Yokohama. Tel: 045-277-2307.
* Urawa Reds vs. FC Tokyo. Mar 14, 2pm. ¥2,000-¥4,500. Saitama Stadium. Tel: 0570-020073.
* Shonan Bellmare vs. Sanfrecce Hiroshima. Mar 20, 1pm. ¥1,500-¥6,000. Hiratsuka Stadium. Tel: 0463-251211.
* Yokohama F. Marinos vs. Kawasaki Frontale. Mar 20, 2pm. ¥1,900-¥4,500. Nissan Stadium, Shin-Yokohama. Tel: 045-277-2307.
* Omiya Ardija vs. Kashima Antlers. Mar 20, 4pm. ¥2,000-¥5,000. NACK5 Stadium, Omiya. Tel: 048-644-7950.
* FC Tokyo vs. Cerezo Osaka. Mar 20, 7pm. ¥1,600-¥6,000. Ajinomoto Stadium, Tobitakyu. Tel: 042-342-8950.
* Kawasaki Frontale vs. Shimizu S-Pulse. Mar 27, 1pm. ¥1,500-¥6,000. Todoroki Stadium Kawasaki. Tel: 044-739-6070.
* Shonan Bellmare vs. Albirex Niigata. Mar 27, 1pm. ¥1,500-¥6,000. Hiratsuka Stadium. Tel: 0463-251211.
* Kashima Antlers vs. Montedio Yamagata. Mar 27, 2pm. ¥1,500-¥6,000. Kashima Stadium. Tel: 0299-846863.
* Omiya Ardija vs. FC Tokyo. Mar 28, 2pm. NACK5 Stadium, Omiya. Tel: 048-644-7950.
Puma Cup/15th All-Japan Futsal Championship
Final/Third-place playoff. Mar 14, noon. ¥1,000-¥1,500. Yoyogi Gymnasium. Tel: 03-5772-5599.
May Grand Tournament
May 9-23, 9am. ¥2,100-¥14,300. Ryogoku Kokugikan. Tel: 03-3801-2692. http://ent-sumo.pia.jp/en
Dejima Retirement Ceremony
May 29, 11:30am. ¥3,000-¥11,000. Ryogoku Kokugikan. Tel: 03-3801-2692.
Japan Swim 2010
Apr 13-16, 7pm; Apr 17-18, 4pm. ¥2,000-¥8,000. Tatsumi International Swimming Center. Tel: 03-6825-8655.
All-Japan Championships
Mar 21, 3pm; Mar 22, 9am. ¥1,500-¥2,000. Yoyogi Gymnasium. Tel: 042-360-1289.
Toray Pan Pacific Open
Sep 24-Oct 2. ¥3,000-¥10,000. Ariake Colosseum. Tel: 03-5229-0550.
Yugawara Bairin “Yume no Utage”
4,000 plum trees in bloom, plus a variety of performances like Japanese dance and wadaiko. Until Mar 14, noon, ¥200. Makuyama Park, Yugawara. Nearest stn: Yugawara. Tel: Tokyo Tourist Information 03-3201-3331.
Tsubaki Matsuri
Celebrates the full bloom of camellia flowers surrounding the grounds with parades, a beauty pageant, marathon and more. Until Mar 28, free. Oshima Island. Nearest stn: Takeshiba, then board ferry at the pier. www.izu-oshima.or.jp
Ireland Festival in Osaki
Features Irish music and dance, including a dance workshop for beginners. Mar 13, 1pm, ¥1,500 (for workshop). Osaki Gate City Hall. Nearest stn: Shinagawa. www.ailisodowda.com
Yamada Spring Festival
Celebrate the arrival of spring with a parade and fireworks at night. Mar 14, 8am, free. Tsunemochi Shrine, Chichibu. Nearest stn: Onohara. Tel: 0494-25-5209.
Sakagura Matsuri
Free tasting of over 30 different types of nihonshu, plus various stalls selling locally grown vegetables, miso, tofu and more. Mar 14, 9am, free. Kozaki Sake Brewery, Chiba. Nearest stn: Shimousa Kozaki. Tel: 0478-72-2114.
Takaosan Hiwatari Festival
Festival to pray for world peace and health- plus an opportunity to try fire-walking. Mar 14, 1pm, free. Takaosan Yakuo-in, Hachioji. Nearest stn: Takaosan. Tel: 042-661-1115. www.takaosan.or.jp
Kanbai Shimin Matsuri
Plum festival featuring shishi-mai lion dancing, open-air tea ceremony and more. Mar 14, 10am, free. Yoshino Baigo, Ome. Nearest stn: Hinatawada. Tel: Tokyo Tourist Information 03-3201-3331.
Kinryu no Mai
18m-long golden dragon dance to celebrate the founding of Asakusa’s main temple. Mar 18, 11am, 2pm and 3pm, free. Sensoji, Asakusa. Nearest stn: Asakusa. Tel: 03-3842-0181.
Mieku Matsuri
Annual festival to commemorate the life of Buddhist monk Kobo Daishi. Mar 18-24, various times, free. Heisenji Temple, Kawasaki. Nearest stn: Kawasaki-Daishi. Tel: 044-266-3420. www.kawasakidaishi.com
Flower Garden 2010
Annual event featuring 37,000 blooms. Mar 19-Apr 25, all day (illuminations 5pm-midnight), free. Yokohama Red Brick Square. Nearest stn: Minato Mirai. Tel: 045-227-2002. www.yokohama-akarenga.jp
Yokohama Mazu Festival
Features Chinese mikoshi and a parade of men dressed as colorful gods to bring good health and fortune. Mar 20, 10am, free. Chinatown, Yokohama. Nearest stn: Yokohama Chukagai. www.chinatown.or.jp
Ueno Sakura Matsuri
Enjoy the first cherry blossoms of the season, plus various events including an antique and pottery fair. Mar 20-Apr 4, 10am, free. Ueno Park. Nearest stn: Ueno. Tel: Tokyo Tourist Information 03-3201-3331.
Taimatsu Matsuri
Torchlight parade of children and adults to celebrate the life of the 9th-century poet Sugawara no Michizane. Mar 25, 6pm, free. Kameido Tenjin. Nearest stn: Kinshicho. Tel: Tokyo Tourist Information 03-3201-3331. www.kameidotenjin.or.jp
Hamura Flower and Water Festival
Cherry blossom and tulip festival featuring a mikoshi parade across the Tama River. Mar 26-Apr 22, 11am, free. Tamagawa River area, Hamura. Nearest stn: Hamura. Tel: 042-555-9667. www.city.hamura.tokyo.jp/
Kyosho Trophy Final Championship
Nationwide radio-control car race plus stalls selling toys and goods. Mar 27-28, 11am, free. Yokohama Red Brick Square. Nearest stn: Minato Mirai. Tel: 046-229-4115. www.yokohama-akarenga.jp
Bokutei Sakura Matsuri
Features various performances, including taiko and Japanese folk dance. Mar 27-Apr 4, time TBA, free. Sumida Park, Mukojima. Nearest stn: Asakusa. Tel: 03-5608-6951.
Tokyo International Antiquarian Book Fair 2010
Exhibition of more than 1,500 rare books, letters and art, including a personally signed letter from President Roosevelt. Until Mar 13, 11am, free. Izumi Garden Gallery, Roppongi. Nearest stn: Roppongi. Tel: 03-3357-1411. www.abaj.gr.jp
Auto Aftermarket Expo 2010
Only international trade show of its kind introduces car-related products and services. Mar 18-20, 10am, ¥1,000. Tokyo Big Sight, Odaiba. Nearest stn: Kokusai Tenjijo. Tel: 03-5565-1642. www.iaae-jp.com/english
Premium Philippine Fiesta 2010
Introduces Filipino cuisine, music, entertainment and more. Mar 20, 10am, ¥2,500. Tokyo Big Sight, Odaiba. Nearest stn: Kokusai-Tenjijo. http://philfiesta2010.com
Haru Comic City 15
Exhibition and sale of dojinshi fan-created manga. Mar 21, 10am, price TBA. Tokyo Big Sight, Odaiba. Nearest stn: Kokusai-Tenjijo. Tel: 03-3225-8520. www.akaboo.jp/
Moehaku 2010
Exhibition of itasha decorated cars, plus a cosplay event and stalls selling moe goods. Mar 21, 10am, ¥1,500 (adv)/¥2,000 (door). Makuhari Messe, Chiba. Nearest stn: Kaihin-Makuhari. Tel: 043-497-2364. www.moehaku.com
Low Rider Car Show Japan Tour 2010
First event of the season for Japan’s custom car fanatics. Mar 21, 11am, ¥1,000 (elementary)/¥2,000 (middle and high school)/¥3,500 (adv)/¥4,000 (door). Makuhari Messe, Chiba. Nearest stn: Kaihin-Makuhari. Tel: 03-3583-4000. www.lowriderjapan.net
Tokyo International Anime Fair 2010
World’s largest anime event, featuring exhibitions by domestic and overseas companies. Mar 25-28, 10am, ¥800 (adv)/¥1,000 (door). Tokyo Big Sight, Odaiba. Nearest stn: Kokusai-Tenjijo. www.tokyoanime.jp/en
Tokyo Motorcycle Show 2010
Introduces the newest models and accessories from around the globe. Mar 26-28, 10am, ¥500 (adv, high school)/¥1,200 (adv)/¥1,000 (door, high school)/¥1,500 (door). Tokyo Big Sight, Odaiba. Nearest stn: Kokusai Tenjijo. Tel: 03-5637-3510. www.motorcycleshow.org/english
Umi no Koen Flea Market
Every third Sunday of the month. 10am-4pm. Tel: 03-3226-6800. Umi no Koen, Yokohama. Nearest stn: Hakkeijima.
Best Flea Market
Every fourth Sun, 10am-4pm, Tokyo International Forum, Yurakucho. Tel: 03-3226-6800. Nearest stn: Yurakucho. www.recycler.org
Hanazono Shrine Market
Every Sun, 8am-4pm. Tel: 03-3200-3093. Nearest stn: Shinjuku-Sanchome. www.hanazono-jinja.or.jp
Ibaraki-ichi
Fresh vegetables from farms in Ibaraki. Every Sat, 7-9am. Roppongi Hills East Court. Tel: 03-6406-5285. Nearest stn: Roppongi.
Nogi Shrine
Every second Sun, 5:30am-3pm. Nearest stn: Nogizaka. www.nogijinja.or.jp
Oedo Antique Fair
Japan’s largest antique fair, every first and third Sun, 8am-4:30pm. Tokyo International Forum, Yurakucho. Tel: 03-5805-1093. Nearest stn: Yurakucho.
Aoyama Marche Farmer’s Market
Farmers from around the nation gather to sell their organic fruits and vegetables. Every weekend. United Nations University, Aoyama. Nearest stn: Omotesando. Tel: 03-3456-0960. www.marche-japon.org/area/1302
Shinagawa Intercity Flea Market
Every Sun & hols, 10am-4pm. Nearest stn: Shinagawa. www.sicity.co.jp
Yasukuni Shrine Antique Market
Every Sun, sunrise-sunset. Tel: 03-3261-8326. Nearest stn: Kudanshita or Ichigaya. www.yasukuni.or.jp
Togo Shrine
Every first Sun. Tel: 03-3425-7965. Nearest stn: Harajuku or Meiji-Jingumae.
Fudaten Jinja
Every second Sunday of the month. Nearest stn: Chofu. www.fudatenjin.or.jp
Mottainai Kids’ Flea Market
Booths operated exclusively by children. Mar 13-14. Vendor registration from 11:30am, market 1-3pm. Gas Kagakukan, Toyosu. Tel: 03-3384-3636. Nearest stn: Toyosu. www.mottainai.info/fleama/kids.php
Mottainai Flea Market
Mar 14, Toshimaen. Nearest stn: Toshimaen; Mar 20, Akihabara UDX. Nearest stn: Akihabara. www.mottainai.info/fleama
Earthday Market
Farmer’s market to raise awareness about agriculture and to promote a healthy lifestyle. Mar 21, 10am-4pm, free. Yoyogi Park. Nearest stn: Harajuku. www.earthdaymarket.com
Green Mondays
Presentations on sustainability, clean technology and alternative energy. Every fourth Monday, 7-10:15pm. Kamu Restaurant, Minami-Aoyama. www.greenmondays.ning.com for details.
Stitch-n-Bitch
Meet fellow knitters, crocheters and sewers to talk, share ideas, eat, drink and create. Every first and third Tuesday, from 7pm, free. Cafe Respekt, Shibuya. Tel: 03-6418-8144. Info: www.meetup.com/TokyoStitchandBitch or divabletokyo@gmail.com. www.respekt.jp
Half-Fast Cyclists
Bicyclists of all treads meet for slide shows, lectures, ride-planning, etc. Every second Wednesday, 7pm, free. The Pink Cow, Shibuya. Tel: 03-3406-5597. halffastcycling@hotmail.com, www.thepinkcow.com
Dr. Sketchy’s Anti-Art School
Burlesque life-drawing meets cabaret with lots of food and drink. No drawing experience necessary. Every fourth Wednesday, 8:30-10:30pm, ¥1,500 w/1d. Pink Cow, Shibuya. Tel: 03-3406-5597. www.drsketchytokyo.com
Tokyo Wine Tasting Meetup Group
Learn about wines and make new friends in an international atmosphere while enjoying gourmet food. Every last Saturday, from 7pm. Restaurant venue changes monthly. Email frenchwinefriends@hotmail.com or see www.wine.meetup.com/715
College Women’s Association of Japan
Monthly luncheons for English-speaking women in Japan to pursue special interests and volunteer opportunities. Email membership@cwaj.org or visit www.cwaj.org.
Tokyo English Lifeline
TELL is accepting applications now for the fall Telephone Counselors Training Program, which runs until Apr 24. No prior counseling experience necessary. Applicants must be fluent in English and over 21. Sessions are every Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30am-12:30pm, ¥35,000. Tel: 03-3498-0246. www.telljp.com
Wine & Cheese Charity Fundraiser
Enjoy fantastic food and people at a location only seven minutes’ walk from the beach. All proceeds go to the Earth Day Beach Cleanup in Kugenuma Kaigan. Mar 14, 12:30pm, ¥1,000 (kids)/¥4,200 (adults). Soleil Provence, Fujisawa. Nearest stn: Kugenuma Kaigan. Tel: 0466-24-5381.
Tokyo Helps Haiti Fundraiser
Event to promote awareness about the situation in Haiti. All proceeds will be donated to the relief efforts of Médecins du Monde and Save the Children. Mar 18, 7pm, ¥3,500/¥5,000 with raffle entry. 57, Roppongi. Nearest stn: Roppongi. Reserve at tokyohelps@gmail.com. http://tokyohelps.org
The Vegan Club
Monthly dinner welcomes anyone interested in good food and people. Mar 30, 8pm, ¥2,800. The Pink Cow, Shibuya. Reserve at http://vegan.meetup.com/389/.
Pecha Kucha Night
A chance to show and tell a new project or design for anyone in the architecture or design world. Hosted by Klein Dytham Architecture. Mar 31, 8:20pm, ¥1,000. SuperDeluxe, Nishi-Azabu. Tel: 03-5412-0505. www.pecha-kucha.org/cities/tokyo
One-Hour Pottery Workshop
Hands-on experience making pots and plates with an English-speaking teacher. Every Monday, 9:15am & 1:15pm, ¥3,900 (inc. material fee). Tel: 070-5424-1466 or e-mail: erigooo13@hotmail.com to book a seat. Venue TBA, Daikanyama. www.pottery-tokyo.jp
Tokyo Cooking & Recipes Meet Up Group
Learn how to make traditional French and Italian dishes in a friendly and international atmosphere. Monthly, various times, ¥6,980 (French, adv)/¥7,980 (French, door)/¥4,980 (Italian, adv)/¥5,980 (Italian, door). Higashi Shibuya. Nearest stn: Shibuya. Tel: 090-1794-7876 for details. www.meetup.com/Tokyo-Cooking-And-Recipes-Meetup-Group
TCS Improv Workshop
The Tokyo Comedy Store’s weekly improv workshop. All levels welcome. Every Tue, 7-9pm, ¥2,100. Real Dear, Mita. Tel: 03-5770-7401. Nearest stn: Azabu-Juban. www.tokyocomedy.com
Cosmos Club Japanese Lessons
Group of volunteers offer basic Japanese lessons for foreigners. Every Wednesday, 10am-2pm, ¥2,000/month. Kudan Shogai Gakushuukan, Kudan. Nearest stn: Kudanshita. Tel: 048-761-1788.
Go Practice
Community of go (an ancient Chinese board game) players gather and compete. Occasional free lessons from local masters. Every Sun, 11am, free. Ben’s Café, Takadanobaba. Tel: 03-3202-2445. www.benscafe.com
Globalizing Otaku
Symposium on the state of Japanese geek culture. Mar 18, 7:30pm, free. Temple University Japan Azabu Hall. Nearest stn: Shirokane-Takanawa.
Lecture: Where the Central Bank Went Wrong
Stanford economics professor John B. Taylor talks about future monetary policies in Japan, the US and Europe. Mar 18, 2pm, ¥20,000 (paid by bank transfer). Asahi Hall, Yurakucho. Nearest stn: Yurakucho. Tel: 03-3597-1124.
One-Hour Pottery Workshop
Hands-on experience making pots and plates with an English-speaking teacher. Every Monday, 9:15am & 1:15pm, ¥3,900 (inc. material fee). Tel: 070-5424-1466 or e-mail: erigooo13@hotmail.com to book a seat. Venue TBA, Daikanyama. www.pottery-tokyo.jp
Tokyo Cooking & Recipes Meet Up Group
Learn how to make traditional French and Italian dishes in a friendly and international atmosphere. Monthly, various times, ¥6,980 (French, adv)/¥7,980 (French, door)/¥4,980 (Italian, adv)/¥5,980 (Italian, door). Higashi Shibuya. Nearest stn: Shibuya. Tel: 090-1794-7876 for details. www.meetup.com/Tokyo-Cooking-And-Recipes-Meetup-Group
TCS Improv Workshop
The Tokyo Comedy Store’s weekly improv workshop. All levels welcome. Every Tue, 7-9pm, ¥2,100. Real Dear, Mita. Tel: 03-5770-7401. Nearest stn: Azabu-Juban. www.tokyocomedy.com
Cosmos Club Japanese Lessons
Group of volunteers offer basic Japanese lessons for foreigners. Every Wednesday, 10am-2pm, ¥2,000/month. Kudan Shogai Gakushuukan, Kudan. Nearest stn: Kudanshita. Tel: 048-761-1788.
Go Practice
Community of go (an ancient Chinese board game) players gather and compete. Occasional free lessons from local masters. Every Sun, 11am, free. Ben’s Café, Takadanobaba. Tel: 03-3202-2445. www.benscafe.com
Globalizing Otaku
Symposium on the state of Japanese geek culture. Mar 18, 7:30pm, free. Temple University Japan Azabu Hall. Nearest stn: Shirokane-Takanawa.
Lecture: Where the Central Bank Went Wrong
Stanford economics professor John B. Taylor talks about future monetary policies in Japan, the US and Europe. Mar 18, 2pm, ¥20,000 (paid by bank transfer). Asahi Hall, Yurakucho. Nearest stn: Yurakucho. Tel: 03-3597-1124.
A Survey of American Film History Part 3
Screening of black-and-white classics, including Camille and Broadway Melody of 1940. Until Mar 14, various times, ¥100 (children)/¥300 (students and senior citizens)/¥500 (adult). National Film Center, Kyobashi. Nearest stn: Kyobashi. Tel: 03-5777-8600. www.momat.go.jp
Global Recognition Film Series
Screening of Yasunobu Takahashi’s horror film Locked Out and Nobuyuki Miyake’s award-winning Lost & Found, both with English subtitles. Until Mar 19, various times, ¥1,000 (high school students and senior citizens)/¥1,300 (college students)/¥1,300 (for either film)/¥1,500 (adult). Cinemart Roppongi. Nearest stn: Roppongi. Tel: 03-5413-7771.
Masahiro Shinoda Retrospective
Introduction to the work of director Masahiko Shinoda, including classics like Silence, based on the book by Shusaku Endo. Until Mar 20, various times, ¥100 (elementary and middle school)/¥300 (high school, college students and senior)/¥500 (adult). National Film Center, Ginza. Tel: 03-5777-8600.