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Love Day 2010
A series of 4 events on topics like chocolate and wine pairings, Italian cuisine and sensual meals, hosted by international chefs Mario Frittoli, Lionel Beccat, Stephane Vieux and others. Feb 9, 11 and 13, see site for tickets and times. www.emofood.jp or http://loveday2010.com
Him
Drummer Doug Scharin’s post-rock outfit teams up with Clammbon’s Ikuko Harada. Feb 5, 8pm, ¥3,500(adv)/¥4,000(door). Shibuya O-Nest. Tel: 03-3462-4420.
Devendra Banhart
Shaggy psychedelic folk artist and friends. Feb 5, 7pm, ¥6,000. Unit, Daikanyama. Tel: Creativeman 03-3462-6969.
Aiha Higurashi
Indie rock goddess and guests. Feb 5, 6:30pm, ¥2,000 (adv)/¥2,500 (door). Three, Shimokitazawa. Tel: 03-5486-8804.
Passion Pit
American indie-pop band. Feb 5, 7pm, ¥5,000. Duo Music Exchange, Shibuya. Tel: Creativeman 03-3462-6969.
Backstreet Boys
Bearded boy band. Feb 5, 7pm; Feb 6, 5pm; Feb 7, 4pm, ¥7,500-¥18,000. Saitama Super Arena. Tel: Creativeman 03-3462-6969.
Saviours
American stoner metal quartet and friends. Feb 6 & 11, 6pm, ¥2,500 (adv)/ ¥3,000(door). Earthdom, Shin-okubo. Tel: 03-3205-4469.
The Pains of Being Pure at Heart
Indie darlings from NYC with The Depreciation Guild and others. Feb 6 & 14, 7pm, ¥4,500 (adv)/¥5,000 (door). Fever, Shindaita. Tel: 03-6304-7899.
“Scream Out Fest 2010”
Metal and hard rock bands Alesana, Blessthefall, Broadway and Crossfaith. Feb 6-7, 7pm, ¥6,500 (one day)/¥12,000 (two days). Club Quattro, Shibuya. Tel: Creativeman 03-3462-6969.
Joanna Newsom
Harp-strumming songstress. Feb 7, 7pm, ¥5,000 (adv)/¥5,500 (door). Unit, Daikanyama. Tel: Contrarede 03-5773-5061.
Gossip
Propulsive indie rock trio fronted by Beth Ditto. Feb 8, 7pm, ¥6,000. Liquidroom, Ebisu. Tel: Smash 03-3444-6751.
Fact
Japanese masked metal band. Feb 8, 7pm, ¥3,900. Shibuya O-East. Feb 9, 7pm, ¥3,900. Club Quattro, Shibuya. Tel: Creativeman 03-3462-6969.
“Test Tone vol. 54”
Experimental live music and 3D video performances (glasses provided). Feb 9, 8pm, free. Super Deluxe, Nishi-Azabu. Tel: 03-5412-0515.
Daniel Johnston
Iconic songwriter and artist. Feb 9, 7pm, ¥5,800. Laforet Museum, Harajuku. Tel: Smash 03-3444-6751.
Juju
Japanese R&B singer. Feb 10, 7pm, ¥6,000. Cotton Club, Marunouchi. Tel: Creativeman 03-3462-6969.
“Random Function 2: Onkyo Meets ambient”
Electronic music, featuring Utah Kawasaki, Jan Linton & Yan Tsang, Manabu Suzuki (interactive video), Yasufumi Suzuki. Feb 10, 7:30pm, ¥2,000. Loopline, Sendagaya. www.loop-line.jp
Lite
Local math rock quartet return from their US tour. Feb 10, 7:30pm, ¥2,500 (adv)/¥3,000 (door). Club Quattro, Shibuya. Tel: 03-3477-8750.
Florence and the Machine
Soul-inspired Brit squawker. Feb 10, 7pm, ¥5,500. Liquidroom, Ebisu. Tel: Smash 03-3444-6751.
Chanté Moore
American R&B singer. Feb 11, 5 & 8pm; Feb 12-13, 7 & 9:30pm, ¥8,400. Cotton Club, Marunouchi. Tel: 03-3215-1555.
Do Make Say Think
Instrumental post-rock band. Feb 11, 6:30pm, ¥3,500 (adv)/¥4,000 (door). Shibuya O-Nest. Tel: 03-3462-4420. Feb 19, 7:30pm, ¥3,800 (adv)/¥4,300 (door). Shibuya O-East. Tel: 03-5458-4681.
The Agonist
Female-fronted death metal from Canada. Feb 12, 7pm, ¥6,000. Unit, Daikanyama. Tel: Smash 03-3444-6751.
Paramore
Female-fronted rock band from Tennessee. Feb 13-14, 6pm, ¥6,700. Studio Coast, Shin-Kiba. Tel: Smash 03-3444-6751.
Whitney Houston
Grammy-winning singer returns to remind Tokyo that she’ll always love it. Feb 13 & 15, 5pm; Feb 14, 4pm, ¥10,000-¥24,000. Saitama Super Arena. Tel: Creativeman 03-3462-6969.
Kinoco Hotel
Group Sounds-inspired female quartet. Feb 14, 6:30pm, ¥2,500 (adv)/¥3,000 (door). Club Que, Shimokitazawa. Tel: 03-3412-9979.
Quasi
US indie under-achievers on joint tour with Japan’s Moools. Feb 14, 6:30pm; Feb 19, 7pm, ¥3,500 (adv)/¥4,000 (door). Shibuya O-Nest. Tel: 03-3462-4420.
Blood Red Shoes
Alternative rock duo from Brighton, England. Feb 15, 7pm, ¥5,000. Unit, Daikanyama. Tel: Creativeman 03-3462-6969.
Jackie Boyz
R&B duo from LA. Feb 16, 7pm, ¥5,250. Liquidroom, Ebisu. Tel: 03-5944-8770.
AFI
American horror punk band. Feb 16, 7pm, ¥6,000. Club Quattro, Shibuya. Tel: Creativeman 03-3462-6969.
Taylor Swift
Award-winning country pop singer. Feb 17, 7pm, ¥7,000. Zepp Tokyo, Aomi. Tel: Creativeman 03-3462-6969.
The Roots
Jazzy hip hop group famed for their live shows. Feb 18-20, 7 & 9:30pm, ¥7,000-¥9,000. Billboard Live, Roppongi. Tel: 03-3405-1133.
Funky Soul Line
‘70s Motown-inspired party band. Feb 19, 8pm, ¥3,000. Miles Cafe, Ikebukuro. Tel: 03-5951-6807.
Mew
Art rock band from Denmark. Feb 20, 6pm, ¥6,500. Shibuya-AX. Feb 21, 6pm, ¥6,500. Duo Music Exchange, Shibuya. Tel: Creativeman 03-3462-6969.
“Constantine Showcase”
Instrumental ensemble Electric Chair and other acts from the Constantine label. Feb 21, 7:30pm, ¥2,000 (adv)/¥2,500 (door). SuperDeluxe, Nishi-Azabu. Tel: 03-5412-0515.
Brand New Heavies
UK jazz-funk band and acid jazz progenitors. Feb 21-22, 7 & 9:30pm, ¥7,500-¥9,500. Billboard Live, Roppongi. Tel: 03-3405-1133.
Baddies
Devo-influenced indie-rock band. Feb 24, 7pm, ¥3,900. Astro Hall, Harajuku. Tel: Creativeman 03-3462-6969.
Jeff Lang
Australian slide guitarist and singer. Feb 24, 7pm, ¥5,000. Club Quattro, Shibuya. Tel: Smash 03-3444-6751.
Phoenix
Alternative rockers from France. Feb 25, 7pm, ¥5,800. Shibuya-AX. Tel: Creativeman 03-3462-6969.
OK Go
Indie rock quartet and YouTube sensations dance into Tokyo. Feb 26, 7pm, ¥5,000. Unit, Daikanyama. Tel: Creativeman 03-3462-6969.
Mayer Hawthorne
LA-based soul singer and band. Feb 27, 7 & 9:30pm, ¥6,400-¥8,400. Billboard Live, Roppongi. Tel: 03-3405-1133.
Steve Lukather
Toto guitarist with friends Bill Evans, Robben Ford and others. Mar 1-5, 7 & 9:30pm, ¥8,500-¥10,500. Billboard Live, Roppongi. Tel: 03-3405-1133.
Sheryl Crow & Jackson Browne
Two singer-songwriters join forces for a Japan-only tour. Mar 2 & 11, 7pm, ¥11,000-¥13,000. Tokyo International Forum Hall A, Yurakucho. Tel: Udo 03-3402-5999.
Liv Moon
Symphonic metal singer known for her wide vocal range. Mar 3, 7pm, ¥5,500. Shibuya O-East. Tel: Creativeman 03-3462-6969.
Motion City Soundtrack
Minnesota indie rockers with Beat Crusaders. Mar 4, 7pm, ¥6,200. Akasaka Blitz. Tel: Smash 03-3444-6751.
Placebo
Oh-so-’90s rock band from London. Mar 5, 7pm; Mar 6, 6pm, ¥6,500. Akasaka Blitz. Tel: Creativeman 03-3462-6969.
James Cotton
Blues harp maestro and band. Mar 6-7, 7 & 9:30pm, ¥5,500-¥7,500. Billboard Live, Roppongi. Tel: 03-3405-1133.
Enter Shikari
Melodic punk band from London. Mar 6, 5pm, ¥6,000. Studio Coast, Shin-Kiba. Tel: Creativeman 03-3462-6969.
Isis
Sludge metal band from California. Mar 6, 7pm, ¥6,000. Shibuya O-East. Tel: Smash 03-3444-6751.
Tokyo Pinsalocks
Micro-pop trio and guests. Mar 7, 6:30pm, ¥2,300 (adv)/¥2,800 (door). Club Que, Shimokitazawa. Tel: 03-3412-9979.
The Get Up Kids
American indie rockers with local act Comeback My Daughters. Mar 7, 7pm, ¥6,300. Akasaka Blitz. Tel: Smash 03-3444-6751.
Cobra Starship
American pop punk band. Mar 8, 7pm, ¥6,300. Liquidroom, Ebisu. Tel: Smash 03-3444-6751.
Backyard Babies
Swedish sleaze rockers. Mar 10, 7pm, ¥6,500. Shibuya-Ax. Tel: Creativeman 03-3462-6969.
AC/DC
Aussie rock gods in their 36th year. Mar 12, 7pm, ¥6,000-¥12,000. Saitama Super Arena. Tel: HIP 03-3475-9999.
Shonen Knife
Osaka guitar pop trio. Mar 13, 7pm, ¥3,000. Fever, Shindaita. Tel: Smash 03-3444-6751.
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.
“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.
Dirty Projectors
Experimental rock band from Brooklyn. Mar 16, 7pm, ¥5,500. Club Quattro, Shibuya. Tel: Smash 03-3444-6751.
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.
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.
Burt Bacharach
Prolific songwriter and crooner. Mar 23-26, 7pm, price TBA. Bunkamura Orchard Hall. Tel: Disk Garage 03-5436-9600.
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, 7 & 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.
Europe
‘80s hair metal band. Mar 25-26, 7pm, ¥7,500. Shibuya O-East. Tel: Creativeman 03-3462-6969.
Galactic
Funk jam band. Mar 28, 7pm; Mar 29, 7:30pm, ¥6,000. Club Quattro, Shibuya. Tel: Smash 03-3444-6751.
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.
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 2-3, 7 & 9:30pm, ¥6,500-¥8,500. Billboard Live, Roppongi. Tel: 03-3405-1133.
“Punkspring 2010”
Post-punk band The Creepshow, 311, and others. Apr 4, 1pm, ¥7,800. Makuhari Messe, Chiba. 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.
“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.
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.
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.
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.
Lady Gaga
Pop diva and fashion icon-the new Madonna? Apr 18, 6pm, ¥8,000. Yokohama Arena. 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.
Wilco
Grammy-winning alt-rockers. Apr 23, 7pm, ¥6,800. Zepp Tokyo, Aomi. Tel: Smash 03-3444-6751.
Basement Jaxx
UK dance duo tour their 5th album. Apr 25, 7pm, ¥6,500. Akasaka Blitz. Apr 26, 7pm, ¥6,500. Studio Coast, Shin-Kiba. Tel: Smash 03-3444-6751.
Rick Springfield
Early ‘80s rock icon. Apr 30-May 1, 7 & 9:30pm, ¥7,000-¥9,000. Billboard Live, Roppongi. Tel: 03-3405-1133.
Love Notes
Female-fronted jazz band with a Hawaiian slant. Feb 5, 7:30 & 9:30pm, ¥4,200. JZ Brat, Shibuya. Tel: 03-5728-0168.
Niida Unit with Gamelan
Local band blends klezmer with the sounds of Bali. Feb 5, 7pm, ¥3,600 (adv)/¥4,000 (door). Star Pine’s Cafe, Kichijoji. Tel: 0422-23-2251/
Frank Sinatra Jr.
Vocalist pays tribute to his old man. Feb 5, 7 & 9:30pm; Feb 6, 6 & 8:45pm, ¥8,400. Blue Note, Minami-Aoyama. Tel: 03-5485-0088.
John Abercrombie
Fusion jazz guitarist and band. Feb 5-6, 7 & 9:30pm, ¥5,000-¥7,000. Cotton Club, Marunouchi. Tel: 03-3215-1555.
Ryota Komatsu
Bandoneon player performs tango classics. Feb 5, 7pm, ¥5,000. Green Hall, Sagami-Ono. Tel: Move 042-742-9999.
Booker T.
Legendary R&B organist. Feb 7, 6 & 8:45pm; Feb 8-10, 7 & 9:30pm, ¥8,400. Blue Note, Minami-Aoyama. Tel: 03-5485-0088.
Count Basie Orchestra
Big band jazz group plays Basie classics. Feb 10, 7pm, ¥5,000-¥8,000. Suntory Hall, Roppongi-Itchome. Tel: Harmony 03-3409-3345.
Maceo Parker
James Brown’s saxman with Candy Dufler. Feb 11, 13-14, 6 & 8:45pm; Feb 12, 15-16, 7 & 9:30pm, ¥8,400. Blue Note, Minami-Aoyama. Tel: 03-5485-0088.
Karen Carmeli
Israeli jazz vocalist and band. Feb 12, 8:30pm, free. Diglight, Takadanobaba. Tel: 03-3209-5700
José James
Eclectic Irish-Panamanian jazz singer. Feb 13-14, 7 & 9:30pm, ¥4,500-¥6,500. Billboard Live, Roppongi. Tel: 03-3405-1133.
“Love and the Beatles”
Jazz trio performs songs by the Fab Four. Feb 14, 3:30pm, ¥1,800-¥2,300. Hotel JAL, Yokohama. Tel: Y&F 090-2423-6219.
Nikoletta Szoke
Hungarian jazz vocalist sings love songs for Valentine’s Day. Feb 14, 5 & 8pm; Feb 15-16, 7 & 9:30pm, ¥6,500-¥8,500. Cotton Club, Marunouchi. Tel: 03-3215-1555.
Hank Jones
Nonagenarian jazz pianist. Feb 17-19 & 21-22, 7 & 9:30pm; Feb 20, 6 & 8:45pm, ¥8,400. Blue Note, Minami-Aoyama. Tel: 03-5485-0088.
Krantz Carlock Lefebvre
Improvisational guitarist Wayne Krantz and friends. Feb 18-20, 7 & 9:30pm, ¥6,500. Cotton Club, Marunouchi. Tel: 03-3215-1555.
Roy Hargrove
American jazz-funk trumpeter. Feb 21, 7 & 9:30pm, ¥8,400. Cotton Club, Marunouchi. Tel: 03-3215-1555. Feb 23-26, 7 & 9:30pm, ¥8,400. Blue Note, Minami-Aoyama. Tel: 03-5485-0088.
Elizabeth Shepherd
Canadian jazz vocalist and pianist. Feb 23-25, 7 & 9:30pm, free; ¥1,000-¥2,000 (reserved seats). Cotton Club, Marunouchi. Tel: 03-3215-1555.
Takeshi Ito
Jazz saxophonist with his septet. Feb 26, 7 & 9:30pm; Feb 27, 5 & 8pm, ¥6,500-¥8,500. Cotton Club, Marunouchi. Tel: 03-3215-1555.
Roberta Gambarini
NYC-based Italian jazz vocalist. Feb 27-28, 6 & 8:45pm; Mar 1-2, 7 & 9pm, ¥7,350. Blue Note, Minami-Aoyama. Tel: 03-5485-0088.
Woong San
Female jazz vocalist from Korea. Mar 2, 7 & 9:30pm, ¥5,000-¥7,000. Cotton Club, Marunouchi. Tel: 03-3215-1555.
Jane Monheit
Contemporary jazz vocalist from New York. Mar 3, 7 & 9pm; Mar 4, 9pm, ¥7,350. Blue Note, Minami-Aoyama. Tel: 03-5485-0088.
The Yellowjackets
Contemporary jazz quartet. Mar 4-5, 7 & 9:30pm, ¥7,500-¥9,500. Cotton Club, Marunouchi. Tel: 03-3215-1555.
Branford Marsalis
Famed jazz saxophonist and quartet with new drummer Justin Faulker. Mar 5 and 8-9, 7 & 9pm; Mar 6-7, 6 & 8:45pm, ¥8,400. Blue Note, Minami-Aoyama. Tel: 03-5485-0088.
Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band
Californian pianist/saxophonist with his 18-piece instrumental jazz band. Mar 10-12, 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 11-12, 7 & 9:30pm, ¥8,400-¥10,500. Cotton Club, Marunouchi. Tel: 03-3215-1555.
Pink Martini
American lounge jazz group. Mar 10, 7 & 9:30pm, ¥4,500-¥6,500. Billboard Live, Roppongi. Tel: 03-3405-1133.
Roy Ayers
Soul and jazz vibraphonist with Tokyo-based keyboardist Philip Woo. Mar 16, 7 & 9:30pm, ¥6,500-¥8,500. Cotton Club, Marunouchi. Tel: 03-3215-1555.
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.
“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.
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.
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 Carribean music. Mar 30, 7:30 & 9pm, ¥4,725. JZ Brat, Shibuya. Tel: 03-5728-0168.
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.
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.
Dialogues of the Carmelites
The Japan Opera Foundation performs Poulenc’s modern opera. Feb 6-7, 3pm, ¥2,000-¥18,000. Tokyo Bunka Kaikan, Ueno. Tel: 03-6407-4333.
“An Evening of Concertos”
The Orchestra Ensemble Japan performs works by Mozart, Grieg and others. Feb 6-7, 3pm, ¥5,000. Tokyo Bunka Kaikan, Ueno. Tel: JILA 03-3356-4033.
Mika Sato
Pianist performs works by Debussy and Tchaikovsky. Feb 7, 2pm, ¥4,000. Suntory Hall, Roppongi-Itchome. Tel: Ticket Space 03-3234-9999.
Niu Niu
12-year-old piano prodigy from Shanghai plays works by Chopin. Feb 7, 2pm, ¥2,000-¥3,400. Suntory Hall, Roppongi-Itchome. Tel: Ticket Space 03-3234-9999.
Ken Nishikiori
Tenor performs works by Mozart, Vivaldi and others with the Slovak Chamber Orchestra. Feb 9, 7pm, ¥4,000-¥7,000. Tokyo Opera City, Hatsudai. Tel: Japan Arts 03-5237-7711.
Siegfried
The third opera in Wagner’s Ring cycle. Feb 11, 14, 20 & 23, 2pm; Feb 17, 4pm, ¥1,500-¥26,250. New National Theater, Hatsudai. Tel: 03-5351-3011.
“The Sound of Prague”
Pianist Tomoko Iri and the Czech Stamitz Quartet perform works composed in Prague. Feb 12, 7pm, ¥4,000. Tokyo Opera City Recital Hall, Hatsudai. Tel: In-Out 03-3409-8082.
Mariko Senju
Violinist perform sonatas by Mozart and Franck. Feb 13, 11am & 2:30pm, ¥2,500-¥6,000. Tokyo Opera City, Hatsudai. Tel: Japan Arts PIA 03-5237-7711.
Otello
Verdi’s opera performed in Italian by the Tokyo Nikikai Opera Foundation. Feb 17, 6pm; Feb 18, 6:30pm; Feb 20-21, 2pm, ¥2,000-¥16,000. Tokyo Bunka Kaikan, Ueno. Tel: 03-3796-1831.
Tomotaka Okamoto
Eccentric sopranista tackles arias, show tunes and traditional songs. Feb 19, 7pm, ¥5,000-¥6,000. Tokyo Opera City, Hatsudai. Tel: Samon 0120-499-699.
Francesco Demuro
Youthful tenor performs traditional Italian songs. Feb 19, 7pm, ¥6,000-¥7,000. Suntory Hall, Roppongi-Itchome. Tel: Ticket Space 03-3584-9999.
Chushingura
Opera by Shigeaki Saegusa based on the story of the 47 ronin. Feb 19, 7pm; Feb 20, 4pm; Feb 21, 2pm, ¥5,000-¥25,000. Bunkamura Orchard Hall, Shibuya. Tel: May 03-3584-1951.
Wang Xiaofeng
Chinese Erhu artist performs with pianist Jun Enomoto. Feb 21, 2pm, ¥4,000 (adv)/¥4,500 (door). Tokyo Opera City Recital Hall, Hatsudai. Tel: Feng 03-3987-4055.
Tomonori Sato
Classical trumpeter plays works by Bach, Takemitsu and others. Feb 23, 7pm, ¥3,000. Tokyo Opera City, Hatsudai. Tel: 03-5353-9999.
“Cinema Meets Symphony”
The Yomiuri Symphony plays selections from Roman Holiday, The Godfather and other Hollywood films. Feb 23, 7pm, ¥7,000-¥8,000. Sumida Triphony Hall, Kinshicho. Tel: 03-3561-6346.
Yoko Maria
Japanese soprano performs arias by Puccini and others. Feb 24, 7pm, ¥5,000. Suntory Hall, Roppongi-Itchome. Tel: Bisho 03-3567-9322.
Beethoven’s 9th
Recreation of the first performance of the symphony in Japan in 1918. Feb 24, 2:30pm, ¥4,000. Green Hall, Sagami-Ono. Tel: Move 042-742-9999.
Yasuaki Shimizu
Pianist performs Bach’s Goldberg Variations with the Saki Symphony. Feb 27, 6pm, ¥3,000-¥5,000. Sumida Triphony Hall, Kinshicho. Tel: 03-5608-1212.
Satoko Inoue
Pianist performs works by experimental composer Morton Feldman. Feb 28, 6:30pm, ¥3,000 (adv)/¥3,500 (door). Tokyo Opera City, Hatsudai. Tel: Nothing But Music 04-2926-1039.
Paul Potts
British tenor and Britain’s Got Talent veteran. Mar 3, 7pm, ¥8,000-¥10,500. Tokyo International Forum Hall A, Yurakucho. Mar 4, 7pm, ¥8,000-¥10,500. Bunkamura Orchard Hall, Shibuya. Mar 6, 5pm, ¥8,000-¥10,500. Tokyo Geijutsu Gekijo Hall, Ikebukuro. Tel: Udo 03-3402-5999.
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.
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.
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
Kiss of the Spider Woman
Japanese version of the musical based on the novel by Manuel Puig, starring Kazutaka Ishii, Kim Ji Hyun and Kenji Urai. Until Feb 7, various times, ¥3,000 (Z)/¥8,000 (A)/¥12,000 (S). Tokyo Metropolitan Art Space, Nishi Ikebukuro. Tel: Umeda Arts Theater 06-6377-3800.
Gamarjobat
Comical pantomime performance by the international acclaimed mime masters. Until Feb 7, various times, ¥4,000 (A)/¥4.500 (S). Tennozu Isle Ginza Theater. Tel: Sunrise Promotion 0570-00-3337.
Nikulin Circus
Russian circus with acrobatic performances and animals. Until Feb 14, various times, ¥4,000-¥9,000. Tokyo Dome City, Korakuen. Tel: 0570-02-9999.
Tenshoin Atsuhime
Theatrical version of the hit NHK drama, starring Rina Uchiyama as a 19th-century heroine. Until Feb 24, various times, ¥5,000 (B)/¥12,000 (A). Meiji-za, Nihombashi. Tel: 03-3660-3900.
February Grand Kabuki
Seven programs to commemorate the death of Kanzaburo Nakamura XVII. Until Feb 25, various times, ¥3,000-¥22,000. Kabuki-za, Ginza. Tel: 03-5565-6000.
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.
The Dining Room
A.R. Gurney’s modern masterpiece about the places we eat in and the people we eat with. Feb 6, 5pm, free. St. Maur International School, Yokohama. Tel: 045-641-5751.
The Threepenny Opera
The Konnyaku-za troupe performs its version of Bertolt Brecht’s satirical musical. Feb 6, 1pm & 6:30pm; Feb 7, 1pm, ¥5,000 (B)/¥6,500 (A). Setagaya Public Theatre. Tel: 03-5432-1515.
Crazy for You
Japanese version of the comic Broadway musical based on the music of George Gershwin. Feb 6-Mar 20, various times, ¥2,000-¥9,800. The Shiki Theatre Aki, Takeshiba. Tel: Shiki Theatre Company 0120-489-444.
Naniwa Butterfly New Version
Keiko Toda reprises her role in this update of the hit one-woman play by Koki Mitani. Feb 7-28, various times, ¥7,500. Theatre Tram, Sangenjaya. Tel: 03-3477-5858.
Postmainstream Performing Arts Festival 2010: Sight is the Sense That Dying People Tend to Lose First
Solo work by the artistic director of British theater company Forced Entertainment. Feb 10 & 12, 7:30pm; Feb 11, 6pm, ¥3,500 (adv)/¥3,800 (door). Vacant, Harajuku. Tel: 03-5724-4670.
Sword of the Habsburg/ Bolero
Pair of Takarazuka performances starring Leon Yuzuki and Nene Yumesaki. Feb 12-Mar 21, various times, ¥3,500 (B)/¥5,500 (A)/¥8,500 (S)/¥11,000 (SS). Tokyo Takarazuka Theater, Hibiya. Tel: 0570-08-9999.
Postmainstream Performing Arts Festival 2010:Quizoola!
Six-hour “Q&A performance” by three actors. Feb 13, 1pm, ¥3,500 (adv)/¥3,800 (door). Vacant, Harajuku. Tel: 03-5724-4670.
Winter Summit 2009: Small Flaring Fire
Experimental piece written and directed by Takahiro Fujita, from theater company Mum and Gypsy. Feb 13-16, various times, ¥2,000 (adv)/¥2,200 (door). Komaba Agora Theater. Tel: Mum and Gypsy 090-9137-8647.
Hamlet!!
Takarazuka performance puts a rock’ n’ roll spin on the Shakespeare classic, starring Ryu Koshino. Feb 19-25, various times, ¥5,000 (A)/¥6,500 (S). Nippon-Seinenkan, Shinjuku. www.confetti-web.com.
Winter Summit 2009: Fusuma Toguchi
Japanese regional stories performed in local dialects, written and directed by Momoji Yamada. Feb 19-21, various times, ¥2,000 (adv)/¥2,200. Komaba Agora Theater. Tel: Gekidan Nonoue 090-2979-3380.
Postmainstream Performing Arts Festival 2010: Kamp
Puppet play about Auschwitz, using a microscope camera to create a live documentary-style film. Feb 20, 7pm; Feb 21, 5pm, ¥3,500 (adv)/¥3,800 (door), Spiral Hall, Aoyama. Tel: 03-5724-4670.
Winter Summit 2009: BiriBiri Happy
Performance by award-winning theater company Totsugeki Kingyo, which specializes in plays written from a female perspective. Feb 23, 7:30pm; Feb 24, 1pm and 6pm, ¥2,000 (adv)/¥2,500 (door), Komaba Agora Theater. Tel: Totsugeki Kingyo 090-9690-4551.
Of Mice and Men
Stage version of John Steinbeck’s classic novel, performed by the Tokyo International Players. Feb 25-28, various times, ¥2,500 (student)/¥4,000 (adv)/¥4,500 (door). Theater Echo, Ebisu. www.tokyoplayers.org
Winter Summit 2009: Anata to Watashi no Tame no Jikan
Two-part play by theater company Gekidan I.Q 150 depicting the struggles of modern life. Feb 26-28, various times, ¥1,500 (student, adv)/¥2,700 (adv)/¥1,800 (student, door)/¥3,000 (door)/¥4,500 (set, adv). Komaba Agora Theater. Tel: Gekidan I.Q. 150 022-342-0651.
Winter Summit 2009: Sonic The Hedgehog~Hachimitsu To Clover~ & Chocolate Disco
Pair of performances by all-male theater company Oniku Du Soleil. Mar 2-4, various times, ¥2,000 (adv)/¥2,300 (door)/¥3,500 (set). Komaba Agora Theater. Tel: Oniku Du Soleil 080-1449-4364.
Zou
Smap’s Goro Inagaki stars in this revival of the 1962 play about an A-bomb survivor’s peculiar wish. Mar 5-30, various times, ¥3,150 (B)/¥6,300 (A). New National Theatre, Shibuya. Tel: 03-5352-9999.
Macbeth
Japanese version of the Shakespeare classic. Mar 6-20, various times, ¥2,000 (B)/¥4,000 (A)/¥6,000 (S). Setagaya Public Theatre, Sangenjaya. Tel: 03-5432-1515.
March Hanagata Kabuki
Somegoro Ichikawa and Ainosuke Kataoka star in this performance of the classic “gender-free” love story, Somemoyo Chuginogoshuin. Mar 6-26, various times, ¥4,200-¥12,600. Nissay Theatre, Hibiya. Tel: 03-5565-6000.
Henry VI
Yukio Ninagawa directs the complete version of the Shakespeare classic, starring Takaya Kamikawa and Shinobu Otake. Mar 11-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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Yokohama Dance Collection R
Asia’s largest contemporary dance festival, featuring competitions and performances by a host of Japanese and international dancers and choreographers. Yokohama Solo × Duo Competition: Until Feb 7, various times, ¥2,000 (student, adv)/¥3,000 (adv)/¥2,500 (student, door)/¥3,500 (door). Prizewinner’s Performance: Feb 11, 4pm, ¥2,500 (student, adv)/¥3,500 (adv)/¥3,000 (student, door)/¥4,000 (door). Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse. Tel: 045-211-1515. www.yokohama-dance-collection-r.jp
Manuel Legris: Magic Moment from Past and Present
Former star of Paris Opera Ballet performs his original work. Until Feb 9, various times, ¥4,000-¥14,000. U-Port Hall, Gotanda. Tel: 03-3791-8888.
Triple Bill
Contemporary dance performance choreographed by Ryohei Kondo. Feb 5-11, various times, ¥1,500 (Z)/¥3,150 (B)/¥5,250(A). New National Theatre Tokyo, Shinjuku. Tel: 03-5352-9999.
Tokyo Performing Arts Festival 2010: Carmen
Modern version of the Bizet classic performed by the Tokyo City Ballet. Feb 6, 6:30pm; Feb 7, 2pm, ¥6,000 (B)/¥7,000 (A)/¥8,000 (S). New National Theatre Tokyo, Shinjuku. Tel: 03-5638-2720.
Oriental Ancient Theater
Belly dance by the Almis Tarmis dancers. Feb 7, 6pm, ¥4,000 (adv)/¥4,500 (door). Aoyama Theatre. Tel: 03-3408-0527.
Postmainstream Performing Arts Festival 2010: It’s Just Me, Coughing
Contemporary dance performance by Zan Yamashita gets its world premier. Feb 8-9, 7:30pm, ¥3,000 (adv)/¥3,300 (door). Vacant, Harajuku. Tel: 03-5724-4670.
Winter Summit 2009: Reversible
Contemporary dance performance directed and choreographed by Maki Tabata. Feb 9-11, various times, ¥2,000 (student, adv)/¥2,500 (adult, adv)/¥2,500 (student, door)/¥3,000 (adult, door). Komaba Agora Theater. Tel: Co. Taba-Maki 090-9023-4674.
Yorubenai Onna Tachi~ Physical Passion Theatre~
Performance by pantomimist and dancer Barbara Murata Tomomatsu fusing contemporary dance and pantomime. Feb 10, 8pm; Feb 11, 2pm & 6pm, ¥2,500 (adv)/¥3,000. Theater X, Ryogoku. Tel: 03-3403-0561.
The Three Musketeers
Verdi’s version of the classic novel, performed by the Asami Maki Ballet. Feb 13, 6pm; Feb 14, 3pm, ¥5,000 (B)/¥8,000 (A)/¥10,000 (S). New National Theatre Tokyo, Shinjuku. Tel: 03-3360-8251.
Bacio
Performance by Italian dancer Tiziana Longo combining butoh and contemporary dance. Feb 14, 7:30pm, ¥2,000 (student)/¥2,300 (adv)/¥2,500 (door). Nakano Terpsichore. Tel: 090-8540-6460.
The 6th Annual TELL Ballet for Children: Snow Woman
Traditional Japanese fairytale performed by the Austrian Ballet Company and choreographed by Rio Mitani. Feb 20, 2pm, ¥3,000. Tokyo American Club, Takanawa. Tel: 03-3498-0261.
Material
Performance based on the manga Uryudo Yumebanashi, with former Takarazuka star Hikaru Asami. Feb 22-28, various times, ¥8,500 (A)/¥10,000 (S). The Galaxy Theatre, Tennozu. Tel: 03-5769-0011.
Perrine Valli
French contemporary dancer performs her prostitution-themed work “Se pense comme une fille enlève sa robe.” Feb 25, 8pm, ¥2,000 (student)/¥2,500 (adult). SuperDeluxe, Nishi-Azabu. Tel: Renseignements 03-5206-2500.
Le Corsaire
The K-Ballet Company performs its full-length version of Adolphe Adam’s classic. Feb 25-28, various times, ¥10,000 (B)/¥14,000 (A)/¥18,000 (S). Orchard Hall, Shibuya. Tel: 03-3234-9999.
Sylvia
The Tokyo Ballet performs the Delibes classic for the first time, starring Polina Semionova and Marcelo Gomes. Feb 26, 6:30pm; Feb 28, 3pm, ¥3,000-¥13,000. Tokyo Bunka Kaikan, Ueno. Tel: 03-3791-8888.
Louisiana
Choreographer Kazuhiko Tsujimoto directs this fusion of contemporary, jazz, ballet, butoh and more. Feb 27, 7pm; Feb 28, 5pm, ¥2,300 (student)/¥3,500 (adv)/¥3,800 (door). Owl-Spot, Ikebukuro. Tel: 03-5457-3163.
Kazunori Kumagai Tap Live!
Tap maestro hailed as the “Japanese Gregory Hines” with dancers. Feb 27, 6pm; Feb 28, 3pm, ¥1,000-¥4,000. Chigasaki Shimin Bunka Kaikan. Tel: 046-785-1123.
Cinderella
Classic fairytale performed by the Star Dancers Ballet. Feb 28, 3pm, ¥3,500 (B)/¥5,000 (A)/¥7,000 (S). Kanagawa Prefectural Gallery, Nihon-Oodori. Tel: 045-662-8866.
Words from 100,000 People
Annual performance produced by artist Kirara Kawachi and dancer Ikko Suzuki to relive the horror of the Great Tokyo Air Raids of 1945. Mar 9, 7pm; Mar 10, 3pm & 7pm, ¥3,000. Gallery éf, Asakusa. Tel: 03-3841-0442.
Giselle
Classic ballet performed by the State Ballet of Georgia. Mar 3, 7pm, ¥4,000 (E)/¥7,000 (D)/¥10,000 (C)/¥13,000 (B)/¥16,000 (A)/¥19,000 (S). Tokyo Bunka Kaikan, Ueno. Mar 10, 7pm, ¥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.
Romeo and Juliet
Shakespeare’s classic by the State Ballet of Georgia. Mar 5, 6:30pm, ¥4,000 (E)/¥7,000 (D)/¥10,000 (C)/¥13,000 (B)/¥16,000 (A)/¥19,000 (S). Tokyo Bunka Kaikan, Ueno. 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.
Winter Summit 2009: The Proof of a Family
Story of a nuclear family told through dance and drama by Fujiyama Annete ‘theater-dance’ company. Mar 6-10, various times, ¥2,500 (student)/¥2,800 (adv)/¥3,000 (door). Komaba Agora Theater. Tel: Fujiyama Annette 080-5496-7555.
Amani’s Colour of Oriental Dance
Performance by renowned Lebanese belly dancer Amani. March 9, 7pm, ¥7,000 (A)/¥10,000 (S)/¥14,000 (SS). Shibuya C.C. Lemon Hall. Tel: Sunrise Promotion 0570-00-3337.
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.
Shomen
The Yamada Un troupe 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Air
Wiz Unique. Tech house, techno: DJs Foog, Uekem, etc. From 10pm, ¥2,500 w/1d. Daikanyama. Tel: 03-5784-3386. www.air-tokyo.com
Atom
Dna. Trance, hip-hop: DJs Kenzi, Ozawa, etc. From 9pm. Shibuya. Tel: 03-5428-5195. www.clubatom.com
Club Asia
Back to Chill. Dubstep: DJs Goth-Trad, Murochin, etc. From 11pm, ¥3,000 w/1d. Shibuya. Tel: 03-5458-2551. www.asia.iflyer.jp
The Room
Noi. Space music: DJs Yagisawa, Endo, etc. ¥2,000 w/1d. Shibuya. Tel: 03-3461-7167. www.theroom.jp
Velours
Loveless x Lei Night. DJs Leina, RadioOne, etc. From 9pm, men ¥2,500, women ¥2,000. Aoyama. Tel: 03-5778-4777. www.velours.jp
Warehouse702
Gale. Techno, minimal: DJs Yogurt, U-T, etc. From 10pm, ¥2,500 w/1d. Azabu-Juban. Tel: 03-6230-0343. www.warehouse702.com
Womb
B Feel. Techno, house: DJs Katsuya, Matsunami, etc. From 10pm, ¥1,500 w/1d. Shibuya. Tel: 03-5459-0039. www.womb.co.jp
Ageha
The Party. DJs Taku Takahashi, Sugiurumn, etc. From 11pm, ¥3,500. Shin-Kiba. Tel: 03-5534-1515. www.ageha.com
Air
Eden. Tech house, house: DJs Maeda, Tsutsui, etc. From 10pm, ¥3,000 w/1d. Daikanyama. Tel: 03-5784-3386. www.air-tokyo.com
Atom
Tokyo Shake. Trance, hip-hop: DJs Ozawa, Tora, etc. From 9pm. Shibuya. Tel: 03-5428-5195. www.clubatom.com
Club Asia
Flash!!!. Electro: DJs Yasutaka Nakata, Alyn, etc. From 11pm, ¥3,500. Shibuya. Tel: 03-5458-2551. http://asia.iflyer.jp
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 Party. All mix: DJs Eisuke, Uskey, etc. From midnight, ¥2,000 w/1d. Shibuya. Tel: 03-5784-5496. www.microcosmos-tokyo.com
Module
Tetrafun. Techno, house: DJs Air Plant, Fono, etc. From 10pm, ¥2,500 w/1d. Shibuya. Tel: 03-3464-8432. www.module-tokyo.com
The Room
Breakthrough. Hip-hop: DJs Jin, Ladi Dadi, 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
Unit
Space Gathering 2010. DJs Ree K, Masa, etc. From midnight, ¥2,000. Daikanyama. Tel: 03-5459-8630. www.unit-tokyo.com
Velours
Tokyo Cultural Square. DJs Onuki, Iwamura, etc. From 11pm, men ¥3,500 w/1d, women ¥2,500 w/1d. Aoyama. Tel: 03-5778-4777. www.velours.jp
Warehouse702
Everlust. House, electro: DJs Tanaka, Kaori, etc. From 10pm, ¥3,500 w/1d. Azabu-Juban. Tel: 03-6230-0343. www.warehouse702.com
Womb
Sterne. Techno: DJs Felipe, Takkyu Ishino, etc. From 11pm, ¥4,000. Shibuya. Tel: 03-5459-0039. www.womb.co.jp
Ageha
Ultra Music. House: DJ Emma. From 11pm, ¥3,500. Shin-Kiba. Tel: 03-5534-1515. www.ageha.com
Air
Groundrhythm. House, techno: DJs Kaoru Inoue, Murai, etc. Live: Trackboys. From 10pm, ¥3,000. Daikanyama. Tel: 03-5784-3386. www.air-tokyo.com
Atom
Tokyo Rave. Trance, hip-hop: DJs Tora, Ozawa, etc. From 9pm. Shibuya. Tel: 03-5428-5195. www.clubatom.com
Chambres D’hotes Hana
Stained Glass vol. 2. Techno, electro: DJs Maar, Disk Junkie, etc. From 11pm, ¥3,500. Aoyama. Tel: 03-5464-5487. www.chambres.jp
Club Asia
Passion Pit Japan Tour. Electro: DJs Passion Pit, Yatt, etc. From 11pm, ¥3,500 w/1d. Shibuya. Tel: 03-5458-2551. http://asia.iflyer.jp
f.BAR
Single Saturdays. Mixed genre. From 11pm, men ¥3,500 w/2d, women ¥2,500 w/2d (free before midnight). Azabu-Juban. Tel: 03-3586-6383. www.fbar.jp
La Fabrique
World Spin. Deep house: DJs Anthony Nicholson, Stock, etc. From 11:30pm, ¥3,500. Shibuya. Tel: 03-5428-5100. http://lafabrique.iflyer.jp
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
Give Me Chocolate Release Party. House: DJs Kenji, Kaminomura, etc. From midnight, ¥2,000 w/1d. Shibuya. Tel: 03-5784-5496. www.microcosmos-tokyo.com
Module
Modulation. Techno, house: DJs Sodeyama, Ita, etc. Live: Akiko Kiyama. From 10pm, ¥2,500 w/1d. Shibuya. Tel: 03-3464-8432. www.module-tokyo.com
The Room
The Crossing. Jazz, house: DJs Shuya Okino, Fukutomi, etc. From 10pm, ¥2,500 w/1d. Shibuya. Tel: 03-3461-7167. www.theroom.jp
Star Pine’s Café
Asarato Night Vol. 6. All mix: DJs Sukeda, Yu-Ta, etc. Live: Hifana. From 11:30pm, ¥3,000 w/1d. Kichijoji. Tel: 0422-23-2251. www.mandala.gr.jp/spc.html
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
House Legend Special, Going Back to Our Roots. DJs Alfredo, Terry Farley, etc. From 11:30pm, ¥4,000. Daikanyama. Tel: 03-5459-8630. www.unit-tokyo.com
Velours
Shake the World. From 9pm, men ¥3,000, women ¥2,000 w/1d. Aoyama. Tel: 03-5778-4777. www.velours.jp
Warehouse702
Phonika 12. House and techno: DJs Groove Patrol, Yuki Tsukinaga, Inose, Alex Einz, etc. Live: Bodycode, Ragout De Lapin. From 11pm, ¥3500 (adv), ¥2500 (door). Azabu-Juban. Tel: 03-6230-0343. www.warehouse702.com
Womb
Sven Vath in the Mix. Techno: DJ Sven Vath. From 11pm, ¥4,000. Shibuya. Tel: 03-5459-0039. www.womb.co.jp
Atom
Carnival. Trance, hip-hop: DJs Ozawa, Kenzi, etc. From 9pm. Shibuya. Tel: 03-5428-5195. www.clubatom.com
Module
Signum. House, techno: DJs Ayabe, Miboo, etc. 5-11pm, ¥2,000 w/1d. Shibuya. Tel: 03-3464-8432. www.module-tokyo.com
The Room
Middle of Nowhere. House, techno: DJs Oka, Ohta, etc. 4-10pm, ¥1,500 w/1d. Shibuya. Tel: 03-3461-7167. www.theroom.jp
Womb
Day & Nite 1st Anniversary. House: DJs Kobayashi, Keng, etc. 4-10pm, ¥2,500. Shibuya. Tel: 03-5459-0039. www.womb.co.jp
Air
Prize. House, techno: DJs Omb, Goro, etc. From 10pm, ¥2,500 w/1d. Daikanyama. Tel: 03-5784-3386. www.air-tokyo.com
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, Ozawa, 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 Room
Steppa. Reggae, Latin: DJs Matsuoka, Satol, etc. From 10pm, ¥1,000 w/1d. Shibuya. Tel: 03-3461-7167. www.theroom.jp
Warehouse702
Gessuibi. House: DJs Yamariki, Oikawa, etc. From 10pm, ¥3,000 w/1d. Azabu-Juban. Tel: 03-6230-0343. www.warehouse702.com
Womb
Hedonist’s Sambhala. Techno, house: DJs Valentino de Bronff, House Cat, etc. From 10pm, ¥1,500 w/1d. Shibuya. Tel: 03-5459-0039. www.womb.co.jp
Air
Side Show. Techno, house: DJs Ron, KJ, etc. From 10pm, ¥2,500 w/1d. Daikanyama. Tel: 03-5784-3386. www.air-tokyo.com
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
Ageha
Blue Windy Night. Techno, house: DJs Steve Lawler, Nakamura, etc. From 11pm, ¥3,500. Shin-Kiba. Tel: 03-5534-1515. www.ageha.com
Air
KI15 The Episode Release Party. Techno: DJ Ken Ishii and more. From 10pm, ¥3,000. Daikanyama. Tel: 03-5784-3386. www.air-tokyo.com
Atom
Session Final. Hip-hop, all mix: DJs Safari, Bunta, etc. From 9pm. Shibuya. Tel: 03-5428-5195. www.clubatom.com
Club Asia
Jahtari Japan Tour. Reggae, dubstep: DJs Disrupt, Soom-T, etc. From 11pm, ¥3,500. Shibuya. Tel: 03-5458-2551. http://asia.iflyer.jp
Microcosmos
World Connection. DJ Lil Louis. From midnight, ¥3,000. Shibuya. Tel: 03-5784-5496. www.microcosmos-tokyo.com
Module
Liven. House, techno: DJs Luu, Hisataka, etc. From 10pm, ¥2,500 w/1d. Shibuya. Tel: 03-3464-8432. www.module-tokyo.com
The Room
Colors. House: DJs Takizawa, Nagai, etc. From 10pm, ¥1,000. Shibuya. Tel: 03-3461-7167. www.theroom.jp
Unit
Peace. Hip-hop: DJs Muro, Kiyo, etc. Live: Illa J and more. From 11:30pm, ¥4,000. Daikanyama. Tel: 03-5459-8630. www.unit-tokyo.com
Velours
Jack. From 9pm, ¥1,500. Aoyama. Tel: 03-5778-4777. www.velours.jp
Warehouse702
World Wide. House, electro: DJs Chuckie, Mitomi, etc. From 11pm, ¥3,500 w/1d. Azabu-Juban. Tel: 03-6230-0343. www.warehouse702.com
Womb
Ganban Night Special. Electro: DJs Brodinski, Hiroyama, etc. From 11pm, ¥4,000 (adv). Shibuya. Tel: 03-5459-0039. www.womb.co.jp
Air
Fang. House, techno: DJs Nehan, Hyota, etc. From 10pm, ¥2,500 w/1d. Daikanyama. Tel: 03-5784-3386. www.air-tokyo.com
alife
2010 Valentine’s Glitterball—Magnetic Kiss. 7pm-midnight, ¥3,500 (adv)/¥4,000 (door), all-you-can-drink. Nishi-Azabu. Tel: 03-5785-2531. http://metropolis.co.jp/magnetickiss
Atom
DNA. Trance, hip-hop: DJs Kenzi, Ozawa, etc. From 9pm. Shibuya. Tel: 03-5428-5195. www.clubatom.com
Club Asia
Flash Dance. Upper house, electro: DJs Ryuta, Seven, etc. From 11pm, ¥3,000 w/1d. Shibuya. Tel: 03-5458-2551. http://asia.iflyer.jp
Module
Tk Disco. House: DJs Tsukasa, KJ, etc. From 5pm, ¥2,000 w/1d. Shibuya. Tel: 03-3464-8432. www.module-tokyo.com
Velours
Muse. From 9pm, men ¥1,500, women free. Aoyama. Tel: 03-5778-4777. www.velours.jp
Warehouse702
Are You Ready?! All Lady!!. Techno, deep tech: DJs Mayuri, Moca, etc. From 10pm, ¥3,000 w/1d. Azabu-Juban. Tel: 03-6230-0343. www.warehouse702.com
Womb
Ritox. Techno, minimal: DJs Ittetsu, Terra, etc. From 8pm, ¥1,500 w/1d. Shibuya. Tel: 03-5459-0039. www.womb.co.jp
Ageha
Fever. Hip-hop: DJs Hasebe, Celory, etc. From 11pm, ¥3,500. Shin-Kiba. Tel: 03-5534-1515. www.ageha.com
Air
Motivation. Techno, electro: DJs Towa Tei, Fumiya Tanaka, Hico, etc. From 10pm, ¥3,500 (¥3,000 before midnight). Daikanyama. Tel: 03-5784-3386. www.air-tokyo.com
Atom
Tokyo Shake. Trance, hip-hop: DJs Ozawa, Tora, etc. From 9pm. Shibuya. Tel: 03-5428-5195. www.clubatom.com
Club Asia
Blue Windy Night. Techno: DJs Takkyu Ishino, Tasaka, etc. From 11pm, ¥3,500 w/1d. Shibuya. Tel: 03-5458-2551. http://asia.iflyer.jp
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
Cisco Night 2010. All mix: DJs Cisco All Stars. From midnight, price TBA. Shibuya. Tel: 03-5784-5496. www.microcosmos-tokyo.com
Module
Deeper Session. Techno, house: DJs Kondo, Y, etc. From 10pm, ¥2,500 w/1d. Shibuya. Tel: 03-3464-8432. www.module-tokyo.com
The Room
Black Edition. Cosmic crossover: DJs Sato, Nishida, 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
Ubik. House, techno: DJs Matthew Styles, Sodeyama, etc. Live: Dinky. From 11:30pm, ¥4,000. Daikanyama. Tel: 03-5459-8630. www.unit-tokyo.com
Velours
Sex and the City Party. DJs Rinko, Crystal Nuts. From 10pm, ¥3,000 w/1d. Aoyama. Tel: 03-5778-4777. www.velours.jp
Warehouse702
Simon & Shaker. Progressive, tech house: DJs Simon & Shaker, Hatori, etc. From 10pm, ¥3,500. 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
Xex
The Social. House and techno: DJs Wiremobster, Groove Patrol, Brandon Downer, Guy Perryman, Naoki Yoshimura, etc. ¥2500. Daikanyama. Tel: 03-3476-0065.
Ageha
Bunka Vibe. Techno: DJs Claude Von Stroke, Takkyu Ishino, etc. Feb 13, from 11pm, ¥3,500. Shin-Kiba. Tel: 03-5534-1515. www.ageha.com
Air
World Connection. House: DJ Lil Louis. Feb 13, from 10pm, ¥3,500. Daikanyama. Tel: 03-5784-3386. www.air-tokyo.com
La Fabrique
Lab. Tech house, deep house: DJs Pernod, Herba, etc. Feb 13, from 11:30pm, ¥3,000 w/1d. Shibuya. Tel: 03-5428-5100. http://lafabrique.iflyer.jp
Unit
Drum & Bass Sessions. Drum’n’bass, dubstep: DJs Goldie, Hijak, etc. Feb 13, from 11:30pm, ¥4,000. Daikanyama. Tel: 03-5459-8630. www.unit-tokyo.com
Warehouse702
London Calling Disco Bloodbath. DJs Bloodbath, Munoz, etc. Feb 13, from 11pm, ¥3,500 w/1d. Azabu-Juban. Tel: 03-6230-0343. www.london-calling.jp
Microcosmos
Cell Generation. Hip-hop, R&B: DJs Marico, Bunta, etc. Feb 14, from midnight, ¥2,500 w/1d. Shibuya. Tel: 03-5784-5496. www.microcosmos-tokyo.com
Amrax
Fiercesounds. Underground techno: DJs Warlock, Baku, etc. Feb 20, from 10pm, ¥3,500. Shibuya. Tel: 03-3486-6861. www.amrax.jp
Midas
Midas Black Love Below for Haiti Charity Event Black History Month Celebration. R&B, soul, funk, hip-hop: DJs C.Geez (of UCC), Ronin. Feb 21, 6-10pm ¥2,000 w/1d. ¥500 discount for all black dress-code. Raffle with proceeds going to charity. Roppongi. www.midascafe.com
21_21 Design Sight
Christo and Jeanne-Claude. Life=Works=Projects. Installation. Feb 13-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
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
Design Hub
Tokyo Midtown Design Hub 20th Exhibition: Hint on Design. Until Feb 14, free. 5F Midtown Tower, 9-7-1 Akasaka, Minato-ku. Tel: 03-6743-3777. Open daily 11am-7pm. Nearest stn: Akasaka. www.designhub.jp
Embassy of Canada Prince Takamado Gallery
Cowichan Sweater Project with Takehiko Sanada. Textiles. Until Feb 12, 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
Fujifilm Square
20th NHK School of Lifelong Learning Photo Exhibition. Until Feb 11, free. Photo Group Mew Exhibit. Until Feb 11, free. Tracing the Life and Times of Ryoma Sakamoto Through Photos. Until Feb 25, free. William Henry Fox Talbot and Eadweard Muybridge. The Oldest Photographic Collections. Until Mar 31, 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
Antonella Masetti Lucarella. Woman in Red. Painting. Until Feb 13, 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
Medicine and Art: Imagining a Future for Life and Love. Various media. Until Feb 28, ¥500 (MS and under)/¥1,000 (HS, univ)/¥1,500 (adult). MAM Project 010: Tellervo Kalleinen and Oliver Kochta-Kalleinen. Various media. Until Feb 28, ¥500 (MS and under)/¥1,000 (HS, univ)/¥1,500 (adult). 53F 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
13th Japan Media Arts Festival. Various media. Until Feb 14, free. Renoir: Tradition and Innovation. Painting. Until Apr 5, free (MS and under)/¥800 (HS)/¥1,200 (univ)/¥1,500 (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
Exhibition of the Otani Collection. Painting. Until Mar 7, free (hotel guests)/¥200 (elem, MS)/¥500 (general). 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
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). 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
Soji Shimizu. Painting. Feb 7-12, 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
Midori Harima. Written-Lighten. Installation. Until Feb 14, 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
Keisuke Nagatomo, Katsumi Asaba and Masuteru Aoba. Circle, Triangle, Square Exhibit. Various media. Until Feb 19, free. 8-4-17 Ginza, Chuo-ku. Open Tue-Sun 11am-7pm, closed Mon. Nearest stn: Ginza. http://rcc.recruit.co.jp
Galerie Nichido
45th Showa-Kai Exhibition. Painting. Until Feb 8, 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
Wax Work Site Vol. 8. Painting. Until Feb 12, free. 1-3-1 Nihombashi-Honcho, Chuo-ku. Tel: 03-3271-6693. Open Mon-Sat 11am-7pm, closed Sun. Nearest stn: Mitsukoshimae. www.jpin.co.jp/saoh
Galerie Sho
Tanka. Passport to Planet Earth. Painting, drawing. Until Mar 6, 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
Ginza Graphic Gallery
DNP Graphic Design Archives Collection II: Ikko Tanaka Posters 1953-1979. Until Feb 25, 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
Issei Suda. Ordinary Scenery. Until Feb 16, free. 10-1-7 Ginza, Chuo-ku. Tel: 03-5537-1434. Open daily 10am-7pm (closed Feb 6 & 7). Nearest stn: Ginza. www.nikon-image.com/jpn/activity/salon
Guardian Garden
Atsuka Naganuma. Exchange Looks. Photography. Until Feb 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
A Kaleidoscope on Strings: 375 Years of Edo Marionette Theater Youkiza. Various media. Until Feb 20, free. Megumi Sato. Dislocation of the Iris. Painting. Until Feb 24, free. Sayaka Shingu. Kuroi Shokubana. Pottery. Until Mar 2, 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
Megumi Ogita Gallery
Nicolas Buffe. Drawing. Until Feb 6, 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
Three is a Magic Number. Various media. Until Feb 6, 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
Edo Chic and Meiji Craft: The Lacquer and Painting of Shibata Zeshin. Various media. Until Feb 7, free (MS and under)/¥700 (HS, univ)/¥1,200 (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). 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
Modern Japanese Art from the Museum Collection. Various media. Until Feb 14, free (HS and under, 65 and over)/¥130 (univ)/¥420 (general). William Kentridge. What We See and What We Know: Thinking About History While Walking, and Thus the Drawings Began to Move… Drawing, animation. Until Feb 14, free (HS and under)/¥450 (univ)/¥850 (adult). Yoshio Hayakawa. “The Face” and “The Form.” Illustration. Until Feb 14, free (HS and under, 65 and over)/¥130 (univ)/¥420 (general). 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. Feb 11-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
Tatsumi Ikuo. Run! Shoot! In the World’s Marathons. Photography. Until Feb 14, 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
Junichi Okamoto. Sculpture. Until Feb 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
Aesthetic Illusion. Various media. Until Feb 13, 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
Tokyo Station Gallery
12 Horizons: Perspectives of Contemporary Painting: Then. Until Feb 7, free. 12 Horizons: Perspectives of Contemporary Painting: Now. Feb 9-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
Kosuke Yamawaki. My Country in Zeit-Foto Salon. Until Feb 13, 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: Mushikera Suimi. The Third Finger of a Feeble Swimmy. Various media. Feb 6-12, free. East: Soonsun Hwang. Sent of Korea, Tiger. Illustration. Feb 9-12, free. 3-20-18 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku. Tel: 03-3479-1442. Open daily 11am-8pm. Nearest stn: Meiji-Jingumae. www.designfestagallery.com
Gallery Rocket
Yasushi Fujimoto and CAP. Magazin! Magazine!! Until Feb 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
Kazuma Koike. Matataki. Paintings. Until Feb 19, 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
Setsugecca. Illustration. Feb 9-15, 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
Ceramics: Fun and Functional. Until Feb 28, free (MS and under)/¥1,000 (HS, univ)/¥1,200 (adult). 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
Tetsu Kageyama. Ride the Airship. Illustration. Until Feb 6, free. Kumiko Higami. A Riot of Flowers. Illustration. Feb 8-20, 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. Drawings. 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
The Color of Edo: Masterpieces of Ukiyo-e. Until Feb 24, ¥400 (elem, MS)/¥700 (HS, univ)/¥1,000 (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
Tae Kezuka. Sculpture, painting. Until Feb 6, free. Sho Mishima. Painting. Until Feb 7, 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
Cen Ruo Bing. Body of Light. Painting. Until Feb 13, 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
Nobuko Watanabe. Form and Form. Various media. Until Feb 28, 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
Kaneko Kuniyoshi. Juliette, Or Vice Amply Rewarded. Painting, drawing. Until Feb 14, 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
Love, Leisure and Ceremony: A Celebration of Victorian Jewellery. Until Feb 21, ¥700 (elem, MS)/¥1,000 (HS, univ)/¥1,400 (adult). 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
Logos Gallery
Kiyoshi Kuroda. To the Forest. Drawing. Feb 10-22, 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
Toshio Shibata. A View for Grey. Painting. Until Feb 28, free. 1-18-4 Ebisu, Shibuya-ku. Tel: 03-3446-4977. Open daily noon-8pm. Nearest stn: Ebisu. www.nadiff.com
Parco Factory
Moe Ehon Festival. Illustration. Until Feb 8, 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
The Dream of Friendship Carried by the Galleons. Until Feb 28, 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
Ihei Kimura and Henri Cartier-Bresson. Until Feb 7, free (elem and under)/¥500 (MS, HS, 65 and over)/¥600 (student)/¥700 (general). Departure: Journeys from 6 Artists. Until Feb 7, free (elem and under)/¥500 (MS, HS, 65 and over)/¥600 (univ)/¥700 (general). Ishida Takashi and Geneology of Abstract Animation. Various media. Until Feb 7, free (elem and under)/¥250 (MS, HS, 65 and over)/¥400 (univ)/¥500 (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
Shoko Kanazawa. Calligraphy. Until Feb 14, free. Mitsunobu Yokoyama. Here Comes the Toybox. Yeah, Yeah, Yeah! Various media. Until Feb 14, free. 12-9 Daikyo-cho, Shinjuku-ku. Tel: 03-3341-3253. Open daily 11am-8pm. Nearest stn: Yotsuya-Sanchome. www.gallerycomplex.com
B Gallery
Ayako Nakamura. Usalyman. Photography, painting. Until Feb 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
Toshimitsu Hoshino. In the Light: Cats of Tokyo Bay Area. Photography. Until Feb 18, 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
Hidehiko Tajima. Ordinary Wonderful Days. Various media. Until Feb 27, 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
Natsuki Yasuda. Living with HIV. Until Feb 12, free. Tadatomo Takagi. Post Election Conflict. Until Feb 12, free. Rolando Dal Pezzo and Chieko Tanemura. Reflet. Until Feb 12, 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
NTT Intercommunication Center
Exonemo. Got Exists. Digital. Until Feb 28, free. Open Space 2009. Various media. Until Feb 28, free. Exploration in Possible Spaces. Various media. Until Feb 28, free (HS and under)/¥500 (general). 4F Tokyo Opera City Tower, 3-20-2 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku. Tel: 0120-144199. Open Tue-Sun 10am-6pm, closed Mon. Nearest stn: Hatsudai. www.ntticc.or.jp
Place M
Yoichi Nakajima. Chandelier. Photography. Until Feb 7, free. Fragments of Tokyo. Photography. Feb 8-14, 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
Motohiro Goto Workshop Exhibit: Yokosuka. Until Feb 7, free. Tetsu Iida Workshop Exhibition: Walking the City of Tokyo. Feb 9-14, free. 1F Misuzu Bldg, 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
Saki Egawa. Painting. Until Feb 10, free. Yumiko Okubo. Painting. Until Feb 10, free. Hironori Seki. Electric Railway Weather. Photography. Until Feb 10, free. 5-18-11 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku. Tel: 03-5285-8822. Open daily noon-8pm. Nearest stn: Shinjuku-Sanchome. www.gankagarou.com
Shinjuku Nikon Salon
Photo City Sagamihara 2009: Professional Division Winning Works. Until Feb 15, 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
Aya Okabe. Kuuneru Tokoro ni Sumu Tokoro. Photography. Until Feb 14, free. 3F Shinshin Bldg, 1-3-5 Shinjuku. Tel: 03-3358-3974. Open daily 1-7pm. Nearest stn: Shinjuku-Gyoenmae. www.sokyusha.com
Sompo Japan Museum of Art
Masayoshi Aigasa. Everyday Life. Painting. Until Feb 21, free (MS and under)/¥300 (HS, univ)/¥500 (general). 42F 1-26-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku. 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
Gerhard Richter. New Overpainted Photographs. Painting, photography. Until Mar 6, 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
National Museum of Nature and Science
Deep-Sea Probes and the World of Microfossils: HMS Challenger. Various media. Until Feb 28, free (HS and under)/¥600 (general). 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
Scai the Bathhouse
Tomoaki Suzuki. Wood sculpture. Until Feb 20, 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
The Power of Dogu. Ceramic figurines. Until Feb 21, free (MS and under)/¥400 (HS)/¥600 (univ)/¥800 (adult). The Takano Collection: Japanese Landscapes by Asai Chu. Painting, drawing. Until Feb 21, free (HS and under, 70 and over)/¥400 (univ)/¥600 (general). 13-9 Ueno Park, Taito-ku. Tel: 03-3822-1111. Open Tue-Sun 9:30am-5pm, closed Mon. Nearest stn: Ueno. www.tnm.jp
Ueno Royal Museum
Kyoko Asakura. Sculpture. Until Feb 21, free. 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
The Stories of the People who Cherished their Fabrics. Kimono, textile art. Until Feb 28, 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. Feb 6-May 9, free (MS and under, 65 and over)/¥800 (general). Akiko and Masako Takada. Criterium 78. Various media. Feb 6-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. Feb 20-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
Sachiko Kanamori. Afternoon Light, Evening Glow. Until Feb 12, 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
Works by Elementary and Junior High School Students of Itabashi City. Various media. Until Feb 21, free. 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. Feb 11-Apr 11, free (MS and under)/¥600 (HS, univ, over 65)/¥800 (general). Leonard Foujita. Tokyo, New York, Paris. Painting. Feb 11-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
Rebecca Horn. Rebellion in Silence: Dialogue Between Raven and Whale. Various media. Until Feb 14, free (elem and under)/¥600 (MS, HS)/¥800 (65 and over)/¥900 (univ)/¥1,200 (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
Settai Komura and his Era. Woodblock prints. Until Feb 14, 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. Feb 9-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
Takehiko Sugawara. Unrivaled Jumbo Paintings. Until Feb 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/museum
Pola Museum of Art
Garden and Interior: Visions of Intimate World, by Bonnard and Matisse. Painting. Until Mar 7, ¥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
Shozo Uchii. His Thought and Architecture. Various media. Until Feb 28, ¥500 (elem, MS)/¥800 (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
Calligraphy Corner. Until Feb 28, ¥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
Soh Gallery K3
Mini Size Exhibition. Various media. Until Feb 7, free. 1-2-9 Kichijoji-Kitamachi, Musashino-shi. Tel: 0422-27-2240. Open Wed-Sun 11am-7pm, closed Mon-Tue. Nearest stn: Kichijoji. www.soh-gallery.com
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
Suginami Animation Museum
Gundam 30th Anniversary Exhibition. Various media. Until Feb 21, free. 3-29-5 Kamiogi, Suginami-ku. Tel: 03-3396-1510. Open Tue-Sun 10am-6pm, closed Mon. Nearest stn: Ogikubo. www.sam.or.jp
Taro Okamoto Museum of Art, Kawasaki
99 Years, Amazing Taro. Until Mar 4, free (MS and under)/¥300 (HS, univ, over 65)/¥500 (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). 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
Satoko Nachi. Confession. Painting. Until Feb 13, 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
Tabaimo: Cross-Section of a New World. Video installation. Until Mar 3, free (elem and under)/¥400 (MS)/¥700 (HS, univ)/¥1,100 (adult). 3-4-1 Minato Mirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama. Tel: 045-221-0300. Open Fri-Wed 10am-6pm, closed Thu. Nearest stn: Minato Mirai. www.yaf.or.jp/yma
FIS Freestyle World Cup
March 6-7. ¥3,000. Inawashiro, Fukushima Prefecture. Tel: 0242-662233.
Asia League Cosby Cup Climax Games
* Oji Eagles vs. Nippon Paper Cranes. Feb 6, 1pm. ¥2,500-¥7,000. DyDo Drinco Ice Arena, Nishi-Tokyo. Tel: 0424-677171/042-467-8282.
* Nikko Icebucks vs. Tohoku Free Blades. Feb 6, 4:30pm. ¥2,500-¥7,000. DyDo Drinco Ice Arena, Nishi-Tokyo. Tel: 0424-677171.
* Nippon Paper Cranes vs. Oji Eagles. Feb 7, 1pm. ¥2,500-¥7,000. DyDo Drinco Ice Arena, Nishi-Tokyo. Tel: 0424-677171/042-467-8282.
* Tohoku Free Blades vs. Nikko Icebucks. Feb 7, 4 :30pm. ¥2,500-¥7,000. DyDo Drinco Ice Arena, Nishi-Tokyo. Tel: 0424-677171/042-467-8282.
MOTO GP
Japan Grand Prix. Apr 23-25. ¥12,000-¥16,000. Twin Ring Motegi, Tochigi Prefecture. Tel: 0285-640080.
[kelu] Vol. 6, Just Fly High
Feb 16, 7pm. Shibuya O-East. ¥2,500. Tel: 03-5458-4681.
2010 Asian Trophy
Mar 13-14, 9am. Sagamihara, Kanagawa Prefecture. Tel: 042-776-5311.
East Asian Championship
* Japan vs. China. Feb 6, 7:15pm. Ajinomoto Stadium, Tobitakyu. Tel: 03-5772-5599.
* South Korea vs. Hong Kong. Feb 7, 7:15pm. National Stadium, Gaienmae. Tel: 03-5772-5599.
* China vs. South Korea. Feb 10, 7:15pm. Ajinomoto Stadium, Tobitakyu. Tel: 03-5772-5599.
* Japan vs. Hong Kong. Feb 11, 7:15pm. National Stadium, Gaienmae. Tel: 03-5772-5599.
* Hong Kong vs. China. Feb 14, 4:30pm. National Stadium, Gaienmae. Tel: 03-5772-5599.
* Japan vs. South Korea. Feb 14, 7:15pm. National Stadium, Gaienmae. Tel: 03-5772-5599.
East Asian Women’s Championship
* Japan vs. China. Feb 6, 3:30pm. Ajinomoto Stadium, Tobitakyu. Tel: 03-5772-5599.
* South Korea vs. Chinese Taipei. Feb 7, 4:30pm. National Stadium, Gaienmae. Tel: 03-5772-5599.
* China vs. South Korea. Feb 10, 4:30pm. Ajinomoto Stadium, Tobitakyu. Tel: 03-5772-5599.
* Japan vs. Chinese Taipei. Feb 11, 3:15pm. National Stadium, Gaienmae. Tel: 03-5772-5599.
* Chinese Taipei vs. China. Feb 13, 12:30pm. National Stadium, Gaienmae. Tel: 03-5772-5599.
* Japan vs. South Korea. Feb 13, 3:10pm. National Stadium, Gaienmae. Tel: 03-5772-5599.
34th Grand Sumo Tournament
Feb 7, 11am. ¥1,000-¥14,000. Ryogoku Kokugikan. Tel: 03-5530-2052.
43rd NHK Charity Sumo Tournament
Feb 11, 1pm. ¥2,500-¥8,000. Ryogoku Kokugikan. Tel: 03-5405-8686 (in English).
Dejima Retirement Ceremony
May 29, 11:30am. ¥3,000-¥11,000. Ryogoku Kokugikan. Tel: 03-3801-2692.
Japan Open
Feb 27-28, 9am. ¥1,000-¥3,000. Tatsumi International Swimming Center. Tel: 0570-029999/0570-084003.
Japan Top 12
Feb 11, 11:30am. ¥1,800-¥2,800. Yoyogi Gymnasium. Tel: 03-5389-2965.
All-Japan Championships
Mar 22, 9am. ¥1,500. Yoyogi Gymnasium. Tel: 042-360-1289.
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
Tako-Ichi
Annual festival held since the Edo period where kites are sold as talismans to protect people from fire. Feb 6, free. Oji Inari shrine, Kita-ku. Nearest stn: Oji. Tel: 03-3907-3032.
Asakusa Plum Festival
Celebrate the year’s first plum blossoms with stalls selling goods from Nagano, Tochigi, Fukushima an Oita prefectures. Feb 20-21, free. Sumida Park, Taito-ku. Nearest stn: Asakusa. Tel: 03-5246-1111.
Ennichi
Annual New Year event where people pray for good fortune in the coming year. Feb 23, free. Myoho Temple, Suginami-ku. Nearest stn: Higashi-Koenji. Feb 20-21, free. Kawasaki-taishi, Kawasaki. Nearest stn: Kawasaki-taishi. www.kawasakidaishi.com; Feb 21, free. Nishi-Arai Daishi. Nearest stn: Daishi-mae. www.nishiaraidaishi.or.jp; Feb 24, free. Togenuki Jizo, Sugamo. Nearest stn: Sugamo; Feb 25, free. Fudaten Jinja, Chofu. Nearest stn: Chofu. www.fudatenjin.or.jp.
Tokyo International Gift Show 2010
Largest international exhibition of personal gifts and household goods in Japan. Feb 5, 10am-6pm, free. Tokyo Big Sight, Odaiba. Nearest stn: Kokusai-Tenjijo. Tel: 03-3843-9851. www.giftshow.co.jp/english
Hina and Gogatsu Doll Exhibition
Features traditional dolls produced by well-known brands, many of which can be bought. Feb 5-7, 10am-5pm, free. Pacifico Yokohama. Nearest stn: Minato-Mirai. Tel: 048-756-1111.
Tokyo Wedding Collection 2010 Spring & Summer
Showcase for the upcoming season’s newest bridal dresses and accessories. Feb 6, 11am; Feb 7, 10am, free. Tokyo International Forum, Yurakucho. Nearest stn: Yurakucho. Tel: 03-5298-7709. www.wecolle.jp
Wonder Festival 2010 (Winter)
Exhibition of miniature replica automobiles and anime characters created by amateur artists. Feb 7, 10am-5pm, free (children)/¥2,000 (adult). Makuhari Messe, Chiba. Nearest stn: Kaihin-Makuhari. Tel: 06-6909-5660. www.kaiyodo.co.jp/wf
Winter Only Festa & Cos-Day
Amateur manga artists show their work, and cosplayers strut their stuff. Feb 7, 11am, ¥900. Tokyo Big Sight, Odaiba. Nearest stn: Kokusai-Tenjijo. Tel: 03-5828-0011. www.youyou.co.jp
Oedo Kotto-Ichi
Japan’s largest outdoor antique market. Feb 7 & 21, 9am, free. Tokyo International Forum, Yurakucho. Nearest stn: Yurakucho. Tel: 03-6407-6011. http://antique-market.jp
Work Balance Life Fest 2010
Expo offering advice on how to balance work and social life. Feb 9, 10am, free. Tokyo International Forum, Yurakucho. Nearst stn: Yurakucho. Tel: 03-6825-4785. www.wlb-tokyo.jp
NEC Bridge Festival
International championship plus workshops for beginners. Feb 9-14, 10am, free. Pacifico Yokohama. Nearest stn: Minato-Mirai. Tel: 03-3357-3741.
Camping & RV Show 2010
Japan’s largest exhibition dedicated to camping cars and goods. Feb 12-13, 10am-6pm; Feb 14, 10am-5pm. Makuhari Messe, Chiba. Nearest stn: Kaihin-Makuhari. http://camp-rv.com
Best Flea Market
Popular bric-a-brac market. Feb 14, 10am, free. Tokyo International Forum, Yurakucho. Nearest stn: Yurakucho. Tel: 03-3226-6800. www.recycler.org
Interstyle
Check out the latest surf, snow and skate boarding accessories and casual fashion. Feb 16-18, 10am, free. Pacifico Yokohama. Nearest stn: Minato-Mirai. Tel: 03-5840-8044.
AOU 2010: Amusement Expo
Features all the latest “amusement machines” for game centers, plus related goods and prizes. Feb 20, 10am, ¥1,000. Makuhari Messe, Chiba. Nearest stn: Kaihin-Makuhari. Tel: 03-3253-5671. www.aou.or.jp
FCI Kanagawa International Dog Show
Features champion breed contests as well as stalls selling pet goods. Feb 21, 9am, ¥500. Pacifico Yokohama. Nearest stn: Minato-Mirai. Tel: 046-227-6551.
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 Flea Market
Feb 7, Funabashi Keiba-jo. Nearest stn: Funabashi; Feb 11, Akihabara UDX. Nearest stn: Akihabara; Feb 20, Meiji Park. Nearest stn: Sendagaya. www.mottainai.info/fleama
Earthday Market
Farmer’s market to raise awareness about agriculture and to promote a healthy lifestyle. Feb 21, 10am-4pm, free. Yoyogi Park. Nearest stn: Harajuku. www.earthdaymarket.com
Mottainai Kids’ Flea Market
Booths operated exclusively by children. Mar 7. Vendor registration from 11:30am, market 1-3pm. Prism Hall, Tokyo Dome City. Tel: 03-3384-3636. Nearest stn: Suido-bashi. www.mottainai.info/fleama/kids.php
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
Taste For Volunteering Fundraising Dinner & Auction 2010
Enjoy an elegant night out at Hands On Tokyo’s annual fundraising gala. Net proceeds from the event support HOT’s various volunteer projects. Feb 5, 6:30-10pm, ¥20,000/person. The Peninsula Tokyo, Hibiya. Nearest Stn: Hibiya. www.handsontokyo.org/en/events.php
Black History Month Tokyo 2010
Celebration of black culture featuring dance and music performances as well as drink and food. Feb 5, 6pm, ¥1,000. Fiat Caffé, Aoyama. Nearest stn: Aoyama 1-chome. www.fiatcaffe.jp; Feb 19, 7pm, free. The Pink Cow, Shibuya. Nearest stn: Shibuya. www.thepinkcow.com; Feb 20, 8pm, ¥1,000. 57, Roppongi. Nearest stn: Roppongi. www.fiftyseven.co.jp; Feb 27, 6:30pm, ¥1,000 (from 9pm). The Pink Cow, Shibuya. Nearest stn: Shibuya. Dinner RSVP to manduentertainment@yahoo.com by Feb 20. www.blacktokyo.com for details.
FEW February Meeting: Sharing Resilience to Stop Domestic Violence in Japan
Discussion by Sachi Nakajima, founder of the domestic violence support group Resilience. Feb 11, 7pm, ¥3,000 (member)/¥6,000 (guest). Grips Institute, Roppongi. www.resilience.co.jp
Tokyo English Lifeline
TELL is accepting applications now for the fall Telephone Counselors Training Program, which runs Feb 13-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
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. Feb 24, 8:20pm, ¥1,000. SuperDeluxe, Nishi-Azabu. Tel: 03-5412-0505. www.pecha-kucha.org/cities/tokyo
Shine On! Marathon Challenge
Participate in the Tokyo Marathon and help raise funds for children and families in need. Feb 28. To register, visit www.tylershineon.org/index.php/shine_on_challenge/2010/
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
Japanese Culture Programs for Beginners with Eriyo Watanabe
Learn about Japanese culture through workshops and lectures. Feb 23, 1:15-3:15pm (session 1) & 3:30-4:45pm (session 2), ¥5,000 (session 1)\3,000 (session 2). Center for Arts and Wellness, Roppongi. Nearest stn: Roppongi. Tel: 03-5450-8522. www.arts-wellness.com
The Ins and Outs of the Book World and Related Media
Kodansha International Senior Editor Barry Lancet gives an inside scoop on the publishing world. Feb 24, 7pm, free. Lakeland College, Shinjuku. Nearest stn: Shinjuku. Tel: 03-3225-0425. www.lcjapan.com/lectures
Tokyo Free Tour
Free tours in English organized by the Tokyo City Guide Club. Until Feb 21, various times. Tel: 090-1110-1684. http://8.pro.tok2.com/~tcgc/english/
Art Rink in Aka-Renga Soko
Come enjoy a family outing or romantic evening at the Red Brick Warehouse’s annual outdoor ice skating rink. Until Feb 28. Mon-Fri 1-10pm, Sat-Sun/hols 11am-10pm. ¥300 (age 3-5)/¥400 (elem, MS)/¥500 (HS and over). Skate rental available (¥500). Red Brick Warehouse, Yokohama. Nearest stn: Sakuragicho or Bashamichi. www.yokohama-akarenga.jp
Popcorn
Special market-style pop-up shop for children, featuring toys, clothes and gifts. Feb 11-13, 11am, free. Yasu Gallery, Omotesando. Nearest stn: Omotesando. Tel: 03-5988-7830.
Amazing Grace
Featuring live tattoo air-brushing by artists and a pole dance performance. Feb 13, 10pm, ¥3,000 (women)/¥4,000 (men). Desert Rose, Ginza. Nearest stn: Ginza-itchome. Tel: 03-5159-7200. www.sabakunobara.jp
St. Andrew Society: Gala Burns Supper 2010
Enjoy traditional Scottish food, music and dance at this formal ball celebrating the birth of Robert Burns. Feb 27, 7pm, ¥20,000. ANA Intercontinental Tokyo, Akasaka. Nearest stn: Tameike Sanno. www.st-andrews-society.com
NFC Encore Special
Old Japanese films, back by popular demand. Until Feb 12, 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