September 2, 2010

  • Concerts
    • POPULAR
      • “Girls, be Ambitious!”
        Female-fronted pop-rock bands Candy Trip, Pezite and others. Sep 3, 6:30pm, ¥2,500 (adv)/¥3,000 (door). Shibuya O-Crest. Tel: 03-3770-1095.

      • Roberta Flack
        Veteran soul singer. Sep 3, 7 & 9:30pm, ¥12,600. Blue Note, Minami-Aoyama. Tel: 03-5485-0088.

      • “Don’t Come Close”
        Japanese post-rock and avant jazz from Stim, Far France, HotelNewTokyo and more. Sep 3, 7pm, ¥1,500 (adv)/¥2,000 (door). Shibuya O-East. Tel: 03-5458-4681.

      • Useless ID
        Punk-rock quartet from Haifa, Israel. Sep 3, 6pm, ¥4,000 (adv)/¥4,500 (door). Shibuya O-West. Tel: H.I.P. 03-3475-9999.

      • Kahimi Karie
        Shibuya-kei songstress with experimental leanings. Sep 3, 7 & 9:30pm; Sep 4, 6 & 9pm, ¥5,500-¥7,500. Billboard Live, Roppongi. Tel: 03-3405-1133.

      • Oki Dub Ainu Band
        Hokkaido band blending traditional instruments with dub rhythms. Sep 3, 7pm, ¥3,500. Club Quattro, Shibuya. Tel: Smash 03-3444-6751.

      • “20100904PTPOOR”
        Melodic heavy rock from bands Pay Money To My Pain and One OK Rock. Sep 4, 5pm, ¥3,500. Akasaka Blitz. Tel: Creativeman 03-3462-6969.

      • High Wolf
        Heady tribal psychedelics, with support from Topping Bottoms. Sep 4, 7:30pm, ¥2,000 (adv)/¥2,500 (door). SuperDeluxe, Nishi-Azabu. Tel: 03-5412-0515; Sep 25, time TBA, ¥1,500 (adv)/¥1,800 (door). Morgana, Kokubunji. Tel: 042-323-7467; Sep 29, 7pm, ¥1,500 (adv)/¥2,000 (door). Vacant, Harajuku. Tel: 03-6459-2962.

      • “Foundland”
        Indie-electronica bash with Tujiko Noriko, Tenniscoats, DJ Codomo and Predawn. Sep 4, 6:30pm, ¥2,500 (adv)/¥3,000 (door). Vacant, Harajuku. Tel: 03-6459-2962.

      • “Punkafoolic! Shibuya Crash 2010”
        Global punk summit featuring two dozen bands. Sep 4, 2pm, ¥3,000 (adv)/¥3,500 (door). Shibuya O-East, Shibuya O-West, Shibuya O-Nest, Shibuya O-Crest, Duo Music Exchange. Tel: H.I.P. 03-3475-9999.

      • Chilly Gonzales
        Charismatic Canadian performer gives a “piano talk show.” Sep 4, 5:15 & 8pm, ¥5,200 (adv)/¥5,700 (door). Pleasure Pleasure, Shibuya. Tel: 03-5773-5061.

      • “Blip Festival Tokyo”
        Two-day international chiptune summit features YMCK, 8GB, Goto80, Nullsleep and many more. Sep 4, 5pm; Sep 5, 4pm, ¥3,000. Koenji High. Tel: 03-5378-0382. http://tokyo.blipfestival.org

      • “House of Mystery Vol. 1”
        Garage rockers Ed Woods, The Harpy’s and more. Sep 5, 6:30pm, ¥1,800 (adv)/¥2,300 (door). Heavy Sick, Hatagaya. Tel: 03-3466-1445.

      • Please Please
        Japanese melocore band with Grand Stand, The Parks and others. Sep 5, 4pm, ¥2,000. Club Quattro, Shibuya. Tel: Surprise Promotion 0570-00-3337.

      • Pascals
        Eclectic orchestra with a dozen-plus members. Sep 5, 6pm, ¥3,000 (adv)/¥3,500 (door). Eats And Meets Cay, Omotesando. Tel: 03-3498-5790.

      • Mad Caddies
        Californian ska punk band, now into their 15th year. Sep 5, 6pm, ¥4,000 (adv)/¥4,500 (door). Shibuya O-West. Tel: H.I.P. 03-3475-9999.

      • The Space Pimps
        Pittsburgh pop-punks touring their new album, with Singapore’s The Dirt Radicals and others. Sep 5, 7pm, ¥2,500 (adv)/¥3,000 (door). Tel: H.I.P. 03-3475-9999.

      • Megamasso
        Visual-kei quartet. Sep 5, 6pm, ¥3,800. Shibuya-AX. Tel: Hot Stuff Promotion 03-5720-9999.

      • Leatherface
        Eclectic British punk-rock survivors led by Frankie Stubbs. Sep 5, 6:30pm, ¥3,000 (adv)/¥3,500 (door). Fever, Shindaita. Tel: 03-6304-7899; Sep 6, 7pm, ¥3,000 (adv)/¥3,500 (door). Koenji High. Tel: 03-5378-0382.

      • “Nihon Rock Festival 6”
        Eight days of indie and underground weirdness. Sep 5 & 11-12, 3pm; Sep 6-10, 6:30pm, ¥1,000 (one day)/¥3,000 (all days). Muryoku Muzenji, Koenji. Tel: 03-3337-7735.

      • Kettles
        Noisy rock duo with Limited Express (has gone?) and others. Sep 6, 7pm, ¥2,000 (adv)/¥2,300 (door). Shibuya O-Nest. Tel: 03-3462-4420.

      • Carlos Johnson
        Chicago blues guitarist. Sep 6, 7:30 & 9:15pm, ¥5,000 (standing)/¥5,500 (table). Blues Alley Japan, Meguro. Tel: 03-5496-4381; Sep 7, 7:15pm, ¥8,000 (inc. food & free drinks); 9:45pm, ¥5,500 (inc. snacks & free drinks). Bar Bar Bar, Yokohama. Tel: 045-662-4470; Sep 12, 7:30 & 9:15pm, ¥6,000. B Flat, Akasaka. Tel: 03-5563-2563.

      • Klaxons
        London nu-rave band returns to Tokyo. Sep 8, 7pm, ¥6,000. Club Quattro, Shibuya. Tel: Creativeman 03-3462-6969.

      • Low IQ 01
        Alternative rock impresario with Riddim Saunter. Sep 9, 7pm, ¥3,300. Shibuya O-West. Tel: Smash 03-3444-6751.

      • Enemies
        Instrumental rock band from Ireland. Sep 9, 7pm, ¥2,500 (adv)/¥2,800 (door). Shibuya O-Nest. Tel: 03-3462-4420; Sep 13, 7pm, ¥2,300 (adv)/¥2,800 (door). Rips, Hachioji. Tel: 042-626-2467.

      • Larry Graham
        Former Sly & the Family Stone bassist reunites his Graham Central Station funk band. Sep 9-10, 7 & 9:30pm; Sep 11, 6 & 9pm, ¥7,500-¥9,500. Billboard Live, Roppongi. Tel: 03-3405-1133.

      • Felix Cavaliere’s Rascals
        Blue-eyed soul singer and band. Sep 9-10, 7 & 9:30pm; Sep 11, 6 & 8:45pm, ¥8,400. Blue Note, Minami-Aoyama. Tel: 03-5485-0088.

      • Napalm Death
        Veteran British grindcore band. Sep 9, 6:45pm, ¥7,500. Club Quattro, Shibuya; Sep 11, 7pm, ¥5,500. Earthdom, Shin-Okubo. Tel: Smash 03-3444-6751.

      • Aya Kamiki
        J-pop singer with a rock edge. Sep 10, 7pm, ¥4,500. Liquidroom, Ebisu. Tel: Sogo 03-3405-9999.

      • Bloodthirsty Butchers
        Indie punk-rockers from Sapporo. Sep 10, 7:30pm, ¥2,800 (adv)/¥3,300 (door). Shibuya O-Nest. Tel: 03-3462-4420.

      • Venomous Concept
        Hardcore punk band featuring members of Brutal Truth and Napalm Death. Sep 10, 7pm, ¥5,500. Earthdom, Shin-Okubo. Tel: Smash 03-3444-6751.

      • “Go Back to Shinjuku”
        Multi-venue indie and underground rock event features DMBQ, The Mornings, SeiseiNoboAz and many more. Sep 11, 4pm, ¥2,500 (adv)/¥3,000 (door). Loft, Marz & Motion, Shinjuku. www.jvcmusic.co.jp/tnw

      • “Taico Club Camps ’10”
        Electronic music fest featuring The Orb, Fennesz, Omar S and many more. Sep 11-12, 10am, ¥10,500 (adv). New Greenpia Tsunan, Niigata. Tel: 03-6303-3690. www.taicoclub.com

      • Penicillin
        Long-running visual-kei band. Sep 11-12, 6pm, ¥5,000. Club Quattro, Shibuya. Tel: 03-3477-8750.

      • “Zion Camp 2010”
        Hippy- and skateboarder-friendly festival featuring Keyco, Kingdom Afrorocks and others. Sep 11, 11am; Sep 12, noon, ¥4,000 (one day, adv)/¥5,000 (one day, door). Nagatoro Camp, Saitama. www.zion831.com

      • “Wear Red Shoes! Vol.7”
        Kabuki actor turned rocker Shido Nakamura, with Lazy Guns Brisky and others. Sep 12, 5:30pm, ¥4,500 (adv)/¥5,000 (door). Shibuya O-East. Tel: 03-5458-4681.

      • “II Nioi Suru Tokyo”
        Avant-garde rock from Phew, Vampillia and others. Sep 12, 6:30pm, ¥2,500 (adv)/¥3,000 (door). Shibuya O-Nest. Tel: 03-3462-4420.

      • “All Night Nippon Live”
        Japanese pop-rock from Garnet Crow, Sister Jet and others. Sep 12, 5pm, ¥4,200. C.C. Lemon Hall, Shibuya. Tel: Creativeman 03-3462-6969.

      • Head Phones President
        Female-fronted Japanese nu metal band with Domica. Sep 12, 7pm, ¥4,000. Shibuya Boxx. Tel: Smash 03-3444-6751.

      • Shing02
        Alternative rap icon joins forces with DJ Icewater and Cav3, with support from Think Tank, The Heavymanners, Rumi+Skyfish and more. Sep 12, 5pm, ¥3,000. Liquidroom, Ebisu. Tel: 03-5464-0800.

      • “Test Tone”
        Experimental music showcase featuring cellists Hugues Vincent and Morishige and others. Sep 14, 8pm, free. SuperDeluxe, Nishi-Azabu. Tel: 03-5412-0515.

      • Mayhem
        Norwegian death metal legends. Sep 16, 7pm, ¥6,300. Club Quattro, Shibuya. Tel: Smash 03-3444-6751.

      • The Beaches
        Japanese indie rockers. Sep 17, 7pm, ¥3,000. Liquidroom, Ebisu. Tel: Flip Side 03-3466-1100.

      • Mass of The Fermenting Dregs
        Female-fronted rock trio touring their new album. Sep 18, 7pm, ¥3,000. Shibuya-AX. Tel: Hot Stuff Promotion 03-5720-9999.

      • Chitose Hajime
        J-pop chanteuse who sings in the style of her native Amami Islands. Sep 18, 6 & 9pm, ¥5,500-¥7,500. Billboard Live, Roppongi. Tel: 03-3405-1133.

      • “Music DNA Tokyo 2010”
        Two-day J-pop summit with Michiru Hoshino, Mimika and others. Sep 18, 1pm; Sep 19, noon, ¥1,500 (one day)/¥2,000 (two days). Shibuya O-East. Tel: 03-5458-4681.

      • Cameo
        ’80s funk gods. Sep 17-18, 7 & 9:30pm; Sep 19, 5 & 8pm, ¥11,000-¥13,500. Cotton Club, Marunouchi. Tel: 03-3215-1555.

      • “The Labyrinth 2010”
        Electronic music festival celebrates its 10th anniversary with A Guy Called Gerald, Mathew Jonson and many others. Sep 18-20, 7pm, ¥16,000 (adv). Naeba Greenland, Niigata. www.mindgames.jp

      • “Shibuya Girls Festival”
        Music from Yu-A, LadyBird and others, plus fashion shows and more. Sep 19, 7pm, ¥3,000. Liquidroom, Ebisu. Tel: Disk Garage 03-5436-9600.

      • Shibusashirazu Orchestra
        Unruly big band with special guests including Shing02, Kan Mikami and Keyco. Sep 19, 4pm, ¥4,300. Hibiya Open-Air Concert Hall. Tel: 03-3498-8423.

      • “It’s Our Union”
        Electro-rock bands I-RabBits, Scars Borough and others. Sep 24, 6:30pm, ¥3,000 (adv)/¥3,500 (door). Shibuya O-West. Tel: 03-5784-7088.

      • Joe
        American R&B singer. Sep 20, 4:30 & 7:30pm; Sep 21-22; Sep 27-28, 7 & 9:30pm, ¥11,600-¥13,600. Billboard Live, Roppongi. Tel: 03-3405-1133.

      • Kyte
        Ambient pop group from England. Sep 21, 7pm, ¥5,500. Liquidroom, Ebisu. Tel: Creativeman 03-3462-6969.

      • Ryuichi Kawamura
        Former Luna Sea vocalist does an unplugged show. Sep 24, 7pm, ¥6,300-¥10,500. Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall, Hatsudai. Tel: Kyodo Tokyo 03-3498-9999.

      • Chara
        Baby-voiced J-pop singer. Sep 25, 6 & 9pm; Sep 26, 4:30 & 7:30pm, ¥6,000-¥8,000. Billboard Live, Roppongi. Tel: 03-3405-1133.

      • Simply Red
        British soul band on their farewell tour. Sep 25, 6pm, ¥5,500. Tokyo International Forum Hall A, Yurakucho. Tel: Creativeman 03-3462-6969.

      • “Tokyo Boredom”
        Two-day Japanese indie fest with Hijokaidan, Yolz In The Sky, Limited Express (has gone?) and many more. Sep 25-26, 10am, ¥2,000 (one day)/¥3,000 (two days). Tokyo University Komaba Campus. www4.atword.jp/tokyoboredom/

      • Metallica
        Monsters of metal at the tail end of a two-year tour for their latest album. Sep 25-26, 5pm, ¥9,000. Saitama Super Arena. Tel: Smash 03-3444-6751.

      • “Neutralnation 2010”
        All-day alternative music festival with Gang Gang Dance, Clammbon, Toe and many others. Sep 26, time TBA, ¥6,000 (adv)/¥7,000 (door). Tokyo Odaiba Seaside Court. www.neutralnation.net

      • High Places
        Ambient electronic duo from LA with Wildbirds & Peacedrums. Sep 27, 7pm, ¥4,200 (adv)/¥4,700 (door). Shibuya O-West. Tel: 03-5784-7088.

      • You Me At Six
        Melodic punk band from the UK with Kids In Glass Houses. Sep 28, 7pm, ¥5,500. Club Quattro, Shibuya. Tel: Creativeman 03-3462-6969.

      • IAM
        Hip-hop unit from France. Sep 29, 7pm, ¥5,000. Club Quattro, Shibuya. Tel: 03-3477-8750.

      • Natsuko Kondo
        Bubbly singer songwriter tickles the ivories. Sep 30, 7pm, ¥3,000. Shibuya O-Crest. Tel: H.I.P. 03-3475-9999.

      • Phew
        Iconic underground songstress with Eiko Ishibashi, Jim O’Rourke and others. Oct 1, 7pm, ¥3,300. Club Quattro, Shibuya. Tel: Smash 03-3444-6751.

      • Scandal
        Pop-rock group that came to fame as high school students. Oct 2, 5pm, ¥4,000. Zepp Tokyo, Aomi. Tel: Hot Stuff Promotion 03-5720-9999.

      • Liv Moon
        Symphonic metal singer with a four-octave range. Oct 3, 6pm, ¥5,000. Club Quattro, Shibuya. Tel: Creativeman 03-3462-6969.

      • Rufus Wainwright
        Modern-day crooner performs alongside images by artist Douglas Gordon. Oct 5, 7pm, ¥7,500. JCB Hall, Korakuen. Tel: Udo 03-3402-5999.

      • Delorean
        Euphoric Barcelonan synthpop band. Oct 6, 7:30pm, ¥5,000. Club Quattro, Shibuya. Tel: Smash 03-3444-6751.

      • Snoop Dogg
        Iconic rapper with live band. Oct 6-7, 7:30pm, ¥8,000 (adv)/¥9,000 (door). Zepp Tokyo, Aomi. Tel: Positive Productions 045-505-0010.

      • Underworld
        British dance warhorses tour their new album. Oct 7-8, 7pm, ¥6,500. Zepp Tokyo, Aomi. Tel: Smash 03-3444-6751.

      • Adam Lambert
        Pop singer who came to fame on American Idol. Oct 7-8, 7pm, ¥6,000-¥7,000. JCB Hall, Korakuen. Tel: Udo 03-3402-5999.

      • “Mousetrap”
        De De Mouse curates two night of Japanese electronica. Oct 7-8, 7:30pm, ¥3,300. Liquidroom, Ebisu. Tel: Smash 03-3444-6751.

      • Geoff Muldaur & Amos Garrett
        American folk-rock guitarists team up. Oct 8, 7:30pm, ¥7,000 (adv)/¥8,000 (door). Club Quattro, Shibuya. Tel: 03-3477-8750.

      • Asagiri Jam
        Two-day outdoor rock fest. Oct 9-10, 10am, ¥13,800. Asagiri Arena, Fujimiya. http://smash-jpn.com/asagiri/

      • Juju
        Japanese R&B singer. Oct 10, 7pm, ¥6,300. Tokyo International Forum Hall A, Yurakucho. Tel: Creativeman 03-3462-6969.

      • “Catch All Show 2010”
        One-day J-rock festival with Totalfat, One Buck Tuner and others. Oct 10, 1:30pm, ¥3,500. Zepp Tokyo, Aomi. Tel: Creativeman 03-3462-6969.

      • Bobby Caldwell
        Blue-eyed soul singer. Oct 10, 4:30 & 7:30pm; Oct 12 & 14-15, 7 & 9:30pm; Oct 16, 6 & 9pm, ¥9,000-¥11,000. Billboard Live, Roppongi. Tel: 03-3405-1133.

      • Todd Rundgren
        Veteran rocker pays tribute to blues legend Robert Johnson. Oct 11, 6pm, ¥6,800. Club Quattro, Shibuya; Oct 15, 7pm, ¥6,800. Duo Music Exchange, Shibuya. Tel: Smash 03-3444-6751.

      • Against Me!
        American folk-punk band with local act The Cherry Coke$. Oct 14, 7pm, ¥5,000. Duo Music Exchange, Akasaka. Tel: Creativeman 03-3462-6969.

      • Cool Wise Man
        Japanese ska jam band with Eddie “Tantan” Thornton. Oct 14, 7pm, ¥4,500. Club Quattro, Shibuya. Tel: Smash 03-3444-6751.

      • !!!
        Dance-punk band tour their new album. Oct 15, 7pm, ¥5,800. Shibuya O-East. Tel: Beatink 03-5768-1277.

      • Tera Melos
        Eclectic experimental rock trio from California. Oct 16, 7:30pm, ¥3,500. Unit, Daikanyama. Tel: Smash 03-3444-6751.

      • “Loud Park 10”
        Annual headbanger’s fest with Ozzy Osbourne, Korn, Motorhead and others. Oct 16-17, 11am, ¥14,000 (one day)/¥25,000 (two days). Saitama Super Arena. Tel: Creativeman 03-3462-6969.

      • Lite
        Japanese math rock band with Mike Watt & The Missingmen and others. Oct 17, 6pm, ¥2,800 (adv)/¥3,300 (door). SuperDeluxe, Nishi-Azabu. Tel: 03-5412-0515.

      • Mêlée
        Harmonic alternative rockers from Orange County. Oct 19-20, 7pm, ¥6,000. Club Quattro, Shibuya. Tel: Smash 03-3444-6751.

      • Teenage Fanclub
        Indie rock heroes from Glasgow. Oct 19-20, 7pm, ¥6,300. Shibuya O-East. Tel: Creativeman 03-3462-6969.

      • A Phoenix Forever
        American rock band with catchy melodies. Oct 21, 7pm, ¥3,900. Astro Hall, Harajuku. Tel: Creativeman 03-3462-6969.

      • “British Anthems Vol.10”
        Brit rockers Placebo, Is Tropical and more. Oct 24, 2pm, ¥6,800. Studio Coast, Shinkiba. Tel: Creativeman 03-3462-6969.

      • The Monochrome Set
        Reunited British post-punk band. Oct 24, 7pm, ¥6,500 (adv)/¥7,000 (door). Garden, Shimokitazawa. Tel: 03-3795-1069.

      • Bad Company
        Original members Paul Rodgers, Mick Ralphs and Simon Kirke keep (hard) rockin’. Oct 25-26, 7pm, ¥8,500-¥9,500. Tokyo International Forum, Yurakucho. Tel: Udo 03-3402-5999.

      • John Butler Trio
        Roots jam band from Australia. Oct 25, 7:30pm, ¥6,500. Akasaka Blitz; Oct 26, 7:30pm, ¥6,000. Yokohama Blitz. Tel: Smash 03-3444-6751.

      • 22-20s
        Reunited English rock band. Oct 27-28, 7pm, ¥5,800. Club Quattro, Shibuya. Tel: Smash 03-3444-6751.

      • Less Than Jake
        Ska punk band. Oct 28, 7pm, ¥5,200. Liquidroom, Ebisu. Tel: Smash 03-3444-6751.

      • Vampire Weekend
        Indie rockers from NYC. Oct 29, 7pm, ¥6,300. Studio Coast, Shin-Kiba. Tel: Creativeman 03-3462-6969.

      • Yui
        Acoustic guitar-totting singer-songwriter. Nov 1-2, 6:30pm, ¥5,500-¥5,500. Nippon Budokan, Kudanshita. Tel: Hot Stuff Promotion 03-5720-9999.

      • Buffalo Daughter
        Electro rock trio tour their new album. Nov 15, 8pm, ¥4,200. Liquidroom, Ebisu. Tel: Smash 03-3444-6751.

      • The Flaming Lips
        Grammy-winning psychedelic rock band famed for their lavish stage shows. Nov 17-18, 6pm, ¥8,500. Zepp Tokyo, Aomi. Tel: Creativeman 03-3462-6969.

      • The Cat Empire
        Alternative rock band from Melbourne. Nov 18, 7pm, ¥5,000. Duo Music Exchange, Shibuya. Tel: Creativeman 03-3462-6969.

      • Ash
        Alternative rockers from North Ireland. Nov 22-23, 7pm, ¥6,300. Liquidroom, Ebisu. Tel: Smash 03-3444-6751.

      • Fact
        Masked Japanese metal band. Nov 23, 6:30pm, ¥4,200. Hachijoji Rips; Nov 26, 7pm, ¥4,200. Zepp Tokyo, Aomi. Tel: Creativeman 03-3462-6969.

      • Manic Street Preachers
        Welsh rock veterans tour album with lyrics by late guitarist Richey Edwards. Nov 26, 7pm, ¥6,900. Studio Coast, Shin-Kiba; Nov 27, 7pm, ¥6,900. Yokohama Bay Hall. Tel: Creativeman 03-3462-6969.

      • Bon Jovi
        The ’80s hair rockers who just won’t die. Nov 30-Dec 1, 7pm, ¥8,000-¥11,000. Tokyo Dome, Korakuen. Tel: Udo 03-3402-5999.

      • Jonsi
        Sigur Ros frontman tours his new solo album. Dec 4, 6pm, ¥7,000. Studio Coast, Shin-Kiba. Tel: Creativeman 03-3462-6969.

      • Locofrank
        Raging rock trio from Osaka. Dec 10, 7pm, ¥2,800. Studio Coast, Shin-Kiba. Tel: Smash 03-3444-6751.

    • JAZZ/WORLD
      • Maceo Parker
        James Brown’s saxman tours his Roots and Grooves album. Sep 3, 7 & 9:30pm, ¥8,400-¥10,500. Cotton Club, Marunouchi. Tel: 03-3215-1555; Sep 5, 6 & 8:45pm, ¥8,400. Blue Note, Minami-Aoyama. Tel: 03-5485-0088.

      • Bill Laswell
        Prolific bassist joins forces with tag-teaming drummers Tatsuya Nakamura and Hideo Yamaki. Sep 3, 7:30pm, ¥3,500 (adv)/¥4,000 (door). SuperDeluxe, Nishi-Azabu. Tel: 03-5412-0515.

      • “Tokyo Jazz 2010”
        Three-day fest featuring Jazz Crusaders, Ron Carter, Roberta Flack and many more. Sep 3-5, various times, ¥6,500-¥8,5000 (per performance. Tokyo International Forum Hall A, Yurakucho. www.tokyo-jazz.com

      • Terri Lyne Carrington
        Prodigious jazz drummer and friends. Sep 4, 6 & 8:45pm, ¥8,400. Blue Note, Minami-Aoyama. Tel: 03-5485-0088.

      • Al Jarreau
        Veteran jazz and soul vocalist. Sep 5, 4:30 & 7:30pm, ¥8,500-¥10,500. Billboard Live, Roppongi. Tel: 03-3405-1133.

      • Eivind Aarset
        Norwegian jazz guitarist and friends. Sep 6, 8pm, ¥3,000 (adv)/¥3,500 (door). SuperDeluxe, Nishi-Azabu. Tel: 03-5412-0515.

      • Larry Carlton & Tak Matsumoto
        Legendary fusion jazz guitarist teams up with the leader of B’z. Sep 6-7, 7 & 9:30pm, ¥10,500 Blue Note, Minami-Aoyama. Tel: 03-5485-0088.

      • Arild Andersen Trio
        Norwegian jazz bassist and band. Sep 7, 7:30pm, ¥3,000 (adv)/¥3,500 (door). SuperDeluxe, Nishi-Azabu. Tel: 03-5412-0515.

      • Helen Morrison
        TV actress and singer lends her voice to jazz. Sep 8, 7pm, ¥3,700. Mandala, Aoyama. Tel: 03-5474-0411; Sep 18, 7pm, ¥2,500. Zimagine, Aoyama. Tel:03-3423-6343; Sep 24, 8pm, ¥2,000. Crocodile, Harajuku. Tel: 03-3499-5205.

      • Bennink x Haino
        Guitarist Keiji Haino jams with percussionist Han Bennink. Sep 8, 7:30pm, ¥3,000 (adv)/¥3,500 (door). SuperDeluxe, Nishi-Azabu. Tel: 03-5412-0515.

      • Chie Ayado
        Jazz pianist and vocalist with the Junior Mance Trio from Chicago. Sep 8, 7 & 9:30pm, ¥8,400. Blue Note, Minami-Aoyama. Tel: 03-5485-0088.

      • Harlem Blues & Jazz Band
        Touring American group collaborates with Japanese dancers. Sep 9, 7pm, ¥6,000 (adv)/¥6,500 (door). Yodobashi Church, Shinjuku. Tel: 03-3368-9165.

      • Cudamani
        Balinese gamelan and dance ensemble. Sep 10, 7pm, ¥3,500 (adv)/¥3,800 (door). Seijo Hall, Seijo Gakuen-mae. Tel: 03-3482-1313; Sep 11, 2pm, ¥2,000 (adv)/¥2,300 (door). Nagareyama Bunka Kaikan. Tel: 04-7158-3462.

      • Fire!
        Psychedelic jazz trio joined by Jim O’Rourke. Sep 12, 7pm, ¥3,300 (adv)/¥3,800 (door). SuperDeluxe, Nishi-Azabu. Tel: 03-5412-0515.

      • Eliane Elias
        Jazz pianist and vocalist from Brazil. Sep 12, 6 & 8:45pm; Sep 13-14, 7 & 9:30pm, ¥8,400. Blue Note, Minami-Aoyama. Tel: 03-5485-0088.

      • Triosence
        German instrumental jazz trio joined by vocalists Sara Gazarek and Vitaliy Zolotov. Sep 13-16, 7 & 9:30pm, ¥6,000-¥8,000. Cotton Club, Marunouchi. Tel: 03-3215-1555.

      • Wouter Hamel
        Up-and-coming Dutch jazz vocalist and band. Sep 13-14, 7 & 9:30pm, ¥5,000-¥7,000. Billboard Live, Roppongi. Tel: 03-3405-1133.

      • Miya Masaoka
        New York-based koto player and friends get together to record a live album. Sep 15, 7:30pm, free. SuperDeluxe, Nishi-Azabu. Tel: 03-5412-0515.

      • Harald Haugaard
        Master fiddler from Denmark, with guitarist/vocalist Helene Blum. Sep 15, 7pm, ¥5,500. Club Quattro, Shibuya. Tel: Plankton 03-3498-2881.

      • Brad Mehldau
        Prodigous jazz pianist. Sep 16, 7 & 9:30pm, ¥6,000-¥8,000. Billboard Live, Roppongi. Tel: 03-3405-1133.

      • Yasuko Agawa
        Jazz vocalist is joined by tap dancer Kazunori Kumagai. Sep 17, 7 & 9:30pm, ¥6,500-¥8,500. Billboard Live, Roppongi. Tel: 03-3405-1133.

      • Mike Price Jazz Orchestra
        Brass-heavy ensemble performs works by Duke Ellington and others. Sep 17, 7pm, ¥3,800. Someday, Shinjuku. Tel: 03-3359-6777.

      • Eric Darius
        Smooth jazz saxophonist and band. Sep 20 & 23, 5 & 8pm; Sep 21-22, 7 & 9:30pm, ¥7,000-¥9,000. Cotton Club, Marunouchi. Tel: 03-3215-1555.

      • Fabrizio Bosso
        Italian jazz trumpeter and band. Sep 20, 6 & 8:45pm; Sep 21-22, 7 & 9:30pm, ¥7,350. Blue Note, Minami-Aoyama. Tel: 03-5485-0088.

      • John Butcher + Eddie Prévost
        European improv heavyweights play with local musicians. Sep 23, 8pm, ¥3,500 (adv). Uplink, Shibuya. Reserve at factory@uplink.co.jp

      • Lee Ritenour
        Veteran jazz guitarist and band. Sep 23 & Sep 25-26, 6 & 8:45pm; Sep 24 & 27, 7 & 9:30pm, ¥8,400. Blue Note, Minami-Aoyama. Tel: 03-5485-0088.

      • Johnny La Marama
        Free avant-jazz trio from Berlin. Sep 23, 12:30pm, ¥3,500 (adv)/¥4,000 (door). Moonromantic, Aoyama. Tel: 03-5474-8115.

      • Jazztronik
        Ryota Nozaki’s club jazz unit. Sep 24, 7 & 9:30pm, ¥4,500-¥6,500. Billboard Live, Roppongi. Tel: 03-3405-1133.

      • Purbayan & Anubrata
        Sitar player Purbayan Chatterjee and tabla virtuoso Anubrata Chatterjee. Sep 26, 7:20pm, ¥3,900 (adv)/ ¥4,500 (door). Suginami Koukaido, Ogikubo. Reservations via purbayan.jp.tour@gmail.com

      • Ramsey Lewis
        American jazz composer and pianist. Sep 28-Oct 1, 7 & 9:30pm; Oct 2, 6 & 8:45pm, ¥8,400. Blue Note, Minami-Aoyama. Tel: 03-5485-0088.

      • Abdullah Ibrahim
        South African jazz pianist formerly known as Dollar Brand. Sep 29, 7pm, ¥6,500. Suntory Hall, Roppongi-Itchome. Tel: Sunrise Promotion 0570-00-3337.

      • Nikki
        16-year-old jazz singer from Canada. Oct 6, 7pm, ¥7,000. Tokyo International Forum Hall C, Yurakucho. Tel: Udo 03-3402-5999.

      • Sadao Watanabe
        Veteran saxman teams up with samba musician Romero Lubambo. Oct 8, 7 & 9:30pm; Oct 9-10, 6 & 8:45pm; Oct 11, 4 & 7pm, ¥8,400. Blue Note, Minami-Aoyama. Tel: 03-5485-0088.

      • Yosuke Onuma
        Rising-star jazz guitarist joined by saxophonist Jacques Schwarz-Bart. Oct 12, 7 & 9:30pm, ¥6,300. Blue Note, Minami-Aoyama. Tel: 03-5485-0088.

      • Candy Dulfer
        Contemporary jazz saxophonist. Oct 13-15, 7 & 9:30pm; Oct 16, 6 & 8:45pm, ¥8,400. Blue Note, Minami-Aoyama. Tel: 03-5485-0088.

      • Kyle Eastwood
        Jazz bassist known for contributions to his father Clint’s soundtracks. Oct 17, 6 & 8:45pm; Oct 18-20, 7 & 9:30pm, ¥7,350. Blue Note, Minami-Aoyama. Tel: 03-5485-0088.

      • Watts
        Jazz supergroup featuring drummer Jeff Watts, Branford Marsalis and others. Oct 19-22 & 25, 7 & 9:30pm; Oct 24, 5 & 8pm, ¥8,400-¥10,500. Cotton Club, Marunouchi. Tel: 03-3215-1555.

      • Michel Camilo Big Band
        Grammy-winning pianist from the Dominican Republic. Oct 21-22 & Oct 25-26, 7 & 9:30pm; Oct 23-24, 6 & 8:45pm, ¥9,450. Blue Note, Minami-Aoyama. Tel: 03-5485-0088.

      • Chico & The Gypsies
        Gypsy guitar ensemble. Oct 31 & Nov 3, 6 & 8:45pm; Nov 1-2, 7 & 9:30pm, ¥8,400. Blue Note, Minami-Aoyama. Tel: 03-5485-0088.

      • Dave Koz
        Smooth-jazz saxophonist with Spencer Day and others. Nov 4-5 & 8, 7 & 9:30pm; Nov 16-7, 6 & 8:45pm, ¥8,400. Blue Note, Minami-Aoyama. Tel: 03-5485-0088.

      • Incognito
        British jazz-funk group. Nov 16-19, 7 & 9:30pm; Nov 20-21, 6 & 8:45pm, ¥8,400. Blue Note, Minami-Aoyama. Tel: 03-5485-0088.

      • Stanley Clarke Trio
        Veteran jazz bassist and friends. Nov 26, 7 & 9:30pm; Nov 27-28, 6 & 8:45pm, ¥9,450. Blue Note, Minami-Aoyama. Tel: 03-5485-0088.

      • Chick Corea Trio
        Legendary jazz pianist and band. Dec 2 & 9-10, 7 & 9:30pm; Dec 11-12, 6 & 8:45pm, ¥10,500. Blue Note, Minami-Aoyama. Tel: 03-5485-0088.

    • CLASSICAL
      • Oleh Krysa
        Ukrainian violinist performs works by Wagner and Tchaikovsky. Sep 3, 7pm, ¥4,000-¥4,500. Suntory Hall, Roppongi-Itchome. Tel: Orange Note 045-545-9234.

      • Simone Dinnerstein
        Conductor Hubert Soudant leads the Tokyo Symphony Chorus in performances of Bruch and Elgar. Sep 4, 2pm, ¥3,000-¥7,000. Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall, Hatsudai. Tel: 03-5391-2111.

      • Naoki Ishikawa & Boston Brass
        Japanese percussionist joins American brass ensemble to perform works by Piazzolla, Khachaturian and others. Sep 7, 7pm, ¥3,500-¥5,500. Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall, Hatsudai. Tel: Pro Arte Musicae 03-3943-6677.

      • Barbara Bonney & Fiona Campbell
        American opera singers perform arias by Mozart, Mendelssohn and others. Sep 7, 7pm, ¥10,000-¥12,000. Suntory Hall, Roppongi-Itchome. Tel: Vis A Vision 03-3560-8022.

      • Celso Albelo
        Spanish tenor performs works by Verdi, Donizetti and others. Sep 8, 7pm, ¥4,000-¥9,500. Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall, Hatsudai. Tel: Promusica 03-3372-7050.

      • Die Zauberflöte
        Kid-friendly production of Mozart’s final opera. Sep 9-10, 6:30pm; Sep 11, 3pm; Sep 12, 2pm, ¥5,000-¥15,000. New National Theater Opera Palace, Hatsudai. Tel: Ticketspace 03-3234-9999.

      • Manon Lescaut
        Soprano Anna Netrebko and the Royal Opera House of England perform the Puccini opera. Sep 11 & 20, 3pm; Sep 14, 4pm; Sep 17, 6pm, ¥26,000-¥54,000. Bunka Kaikan, Ueno. Tel: NBS 03-3791-8888.

      • La Traviata
        Soprano Angela Gheorghiu and the Royal Opera House of England perform the Verdi opera. Sep 12, 3pm, ¥26,000-¥54,000. Kanagawa Kenmin Hall; Sep 16, 6:30pm; Sep 19, 3pm; Sep 22, 5pm, ¥26,000-¥54,000. NHK Hall, Shibuya. Tel: NBS 03-3791-8888.

      • Michael Leuschner
        German pianist performs works by Hayden, Schumann and Schubert. Sep 17, 7pm, ¥5,000 (adv)/¥6,000 (door). Suntory Hall, Roppongi-Itchome. Tel: Art Creative 03-5843-4568.

      • “Le Journal de Paris”
        Ensemble of French and Japanese musicians perform works by Satie, Fauré and others. Sep 17, 7pm, ¥4,000-¥5,000; Sep 18-20, 2pm, 4pm, 6pm, 8pm, ¥1,500-¥2,000. Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall, Hatsudai. Tel: Kajimoto 0570-06-9960.

      • Mie Miki
        Accordionist is joined by five colleagues to play works by Steve Reich and others. Sep 18, 2pm, ¥4,000. Hamarikyu Asahi Hall, Shinbashi. Tel: Crystal Arts 03-5210-9071.

      • Neville Marriner
        Renowned conductor leads clarinetist Martin Frost performing works by Mendelssohn, Mozart and Brahms. Sep 20, 3:30pm, ¥3,000-¥7,500. Bunkamura Orchard Hall, Shibuya. Tel: 03-3477-9999.

      • Romeo & Juliet
        Tomomi Nishimoto conducts a concert performance of Prokofiev’s opera. Sep 22, 7pm; Sep 23, 2pm, ¥8,000-¥12,000. Sumida Triphony Hall, Kinshicho. Tel: Sunrise Promotion 0570-00-3337.

      • “Group Pianists Marathon Concert 2010”
        Eight pianists take turns tackling works by Chopin. Sep 24, 6:30pm, ¥4,000. Tokyo Opera City Recital Hall, Hatsudai. Tel: Intermuse Tokyo 03-3475-6870.

      • Emiri Miyamoto
        Violinist performs works by Vivaldi and Caccini with the Prague Camerata. Oct 2, 2pm, ¥3,800. Toda City Bunka Kaikan; Oct 5, 7pm, ¥3,800-¥6,800. Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall, Hatsudai. Tel: Pro Arte Musicae 03-3943-6677.

      • Arabella
        Strauss opera performed in French with Japanese supertitles. Oct 2, 11 & 17, 2pm; Oct 5, 3pm; Oct 8 & 14, 6pm, ¥1,500-¥26,250. New National Theater, Hatsudai. Tel: 03-5351-3011.

      • Cold Sleep
        Violinist Ikuko Kawai collaborates with ballet innovator Farukh Ruzimatov. Oct 7-8, 7pm; Oct 9, 6pm; Oct 10-11, 2pm, ¥6,000-¥8,000. New National Theater, Hatsudai. Tel: 03-3261-2992.

      • Peter Serkin
        American pianist and the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra pay tribute to late Japanese composer Toru Takemitsu. Oct 8, 7pm, ¥3,000-¥4,000. Tokyo Opera City, Hatsudai. Tel: 03-5353-0070.

      • Aida
        Verdi opera performed by the National Opera of Ukraine. Oct 9, 1:30 & 6:30pm, ¥7,000-¥19,000. Bunkamura Orchard Hall, Shibuya. Tel: Koransha 03-3943-9999.

      • Carmen
        Bizet opera performed by the National Opera of Ukraine. Oct 10, 2pm, ¥7,000-¥19,000. Bunkamura Orchard Hall, Shibuya. Tel: Koransha 03-3943-9999.

      • The Marriage of Figaro
        Andreas Homoki’s production of the Mozart opera. Oct 10, 13 & 16, 2pm; Oct 19, 6:30pm, ¥1,500-¥21,000. New National Theater, Hatsudai. Tel: 03-5351-3011.

      • Maria
        Polish soprano performs arias and selections from musicals. Oct 29, 1:30pm, ¥5,000. Yokohama Kannai Hall. Oct 30, 1:30pm, ¥5,000. Saitama Bunka Center. Oct 31, 1:30pm, ¥5,000. Shinjuku Bunka Center. Tel: Koransha 03-3943-9999.

      • “Tokyo Metropolitan Art Space Series No.106”
        Soprano Sara Kobayashi joins the Tokyo Symphony Chorus in performances of Bruch and Elgar. Oct 30, 6pm, ¥2,000-¥7,000. Tokyo Metropolitan Art Space, Ikebukuro. Tel: 03-5391-2111.

      • Orchestre d’Harmonie de la Garde Republicaine
        French woodwind ensemble with a 160-year history. Oct 30, 2pm, ¥3,500-¥9,500. Yokohama Minatomirai Hall; Nov 5, 7pm, ¥3,500-¥9,500. Tokyo Metropolitan Art Space, Ikebukuro. Te;: Japan Arts 03-5237-7711.

      • Boris Godunov
        Mussorgsky opera performed by the National Opera of Ukraine. Nov 3, 3pm, ¥7,000-¥19,000. Bunkamura Orchard Hall, Shibuya. Tel: Koransha 03-3943-9999.

      • The Marriage of Figaro
        Mozart opera performed by the Warsaw Chamber Opera. Nov 6, 2 & 6:30pm; Nov 7, 12:30pm, ¥5,000-¥13,000. Bunkamura Orchard Hall, Shibuya; Nov 10, 6:30pm, ¥5,000-¥13,000. Green Hall, Sagamiono. Tel: Koransha 03-3943-9999.

      • Andrea Chénier
        Umberto Giordano’s rarely performed opera. Nov 11-12, 6:30pm; Nov 15, 21 & 24, 2pm; Nov 18, 7pm, ¥1,500-¥21,000. New National Theater, Hatsudai. Tel: 03-5351-3011.

      • Turandot
        Puccini opera performed by the National Opera of Ukraine. Nov 20, 1:30 & 6:30pm, ¥7,000-¥19,000. Bunkamura Orchard Hall, Shibuya. Tel: Koransha 03-3943-9999.

      • “Chopin’s 200th Birthday Celebration”
        Conductor Hubert Soudant and pianist Dang Thai Son celebrate the Polish composer. Nov 27, 6pm, ¥2,000-¥7,000. Suntory Hall, Roppongi-Itchome; Nov 28, 6pm, ¥2,000-¥7,000. Kawasaki Muza Hall. Tel: 044-520-1511.

      • The Magic Flute
        Mozart opera performed by the Warsaw Chamber Opera. Nov 27, 5pm, ¥5,000-¥13,000. Kanagawa Civic Hall; Dec 3, 6:30pm; Dec 4 12:30 & 5pm, ¥5,000-¥13,000. Tokyo Bunka Kaikan, Ueno; Dec 5, 3pm, ¥5,000-¥13,000. Omiya Sonic City. Tel: Koransha 03-3943-9999.

      • Der Freischütz
        Romantic opera by C.M. Weber performed by the Warsaw Chamber Opera. Dec 2, 6:30pm, ¥5,000-¥13,000. Tokyo Bunka Kaikan, Ueno. Tel: Koransha 03-3943-9999.

  • Stage
    • Zed
      Dazzling production by Cirque du Soleil in a dedicated theater. Various times, ¥7,800-¥18,000. Cirque du Soleil Theater, Tokyo Disney Resort. Tel: 0570-02-86666. www.zed.co.jp

    • Cats
      Japanese version of the hit Broadway musical, produced by Gekidan Shiki. Various times, ¥8,000 (A)/¥9,800 (S). Canon Cats Theatre, Yokohama. Tel: 0120-489444.

    • In the Heights
      Award-winning Broadway musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda arrives in Tokyo with the original cast. Until Sep 5, various times, ¥8,000 (B)/¥10,000 (A)/¥12,000 (S). Tokyo International Forum, Tokyo. Tel: Kyodo Tokyo 03-3498-6666.

    • Life Pathfinder
      “Motion Rock Opera” explores new possibilities in theater with lights, dancing and loud, loud music. Until Sep 5, various times, ¥2,500-¥10,000. Kichijoji Theatre. Tel: Ticket Pia 0570-02-9999.

    • The Cherry Orchard
      Anton Chekhov’s final play performed by a Japanese cast. Until Sep 7, 2pm & 7pm, ¥3,500 (univ)/¥4,500. Owl Spot, Higashi-Ikebukuro. Tel: Ticket Pia 0570-02-9999.

    • Travels with my Aunt
      A four-man Japanese cast performs Giles Havergal’s innovative stage version of the Graham Greene novel. Until Sep 19, 3pm & 7pm, ¥6,000. Aoyama Round Theatre. Tel: SIS Company 03-5423-5906.

    • Shuzan-sai September Grand Kabuki
      Special performance for the bicentennial of the birth of renowned actor Kichizaemon Nakamura. Until Sep 26, various times, ¥3,000-¥16,000. Shimbashi Enbujo. Tel: 03-6745-0333.

    • Luna Regalo
      Watch an acrobatic performance while enjoying dishes prepared by famous chefs. Until Oct 17, various times, ¥16,000 (weekdays)/¥18,000 (Sat-Sun & hols). Hibiya Patio. Tel: 0570-04-3333.

    • Elisabeth
      Japanese version of the musical by Michael Kunze and Sylvester Levay, chronicling the life and death of Elisabeth of Bavaria. Until Oct 30, various times, ¥4,000 (B)/¥8,000 (A)/¥13,000 (S). Imperial Garden Theater, Hibiya. Tel: 03-3201-7777.

    • Beauty and the Beast
      Long-running stage version of the Disney film returns to a dedicated new theater. Until Nov 30, various times, ¥3,000-¥9,800. Gekidan Shiki “Natsu,” Shinagawa. Tel: 03-5776-6730. www.shiki.gr.jp

    • Greater Tuna
      Tokyo International Players’ Second Stage perform an encore production of the scathing 1992 satire. Sep 3-5 & 10-12, 7pm, ¥2,000 (adv)/¥2,500 (door). Our Space, Hatagaya. Reservations via amartinez@tokyoplayers.org.

    • Believer
      Lee Kalcheim play about faith and religion, starring Masanobu Katsumura and Shunsuke Kazama. Sep 3-12, various times, ¥6,000 (A)/¥7,800 (S). Setagaya Public Theatre, Sangenjaya. Tel: 03-5432-1515.

    • Mulan
      A mixed cast from Japan and China perform the well-known story of the Chinese heroine. Sep 4-5, various times, ¥8,500 (A, adv)/¥9,000 (A, door)/¥10,000 (S, adv)/¥10,500 (S, door). Tokyo Metropolitan Art Space, Ikebukuro. Tel: Ticket Pia 0570-02-9999.

    • Iliad
      Masaaki Uchino stars in this Japanese-language stage version of the epic poem. Sep 4-23, various times, ¥10,000-¥11,000. Le Theatre Ginza. Tel: Sunrise Promotion 0570-00-3337.

    • Harper Regan
      Satomi Kobayashi stars in Simon Stephens’ two-act play about a woman dealing with middle age. Sep 4-26, 2pm & 7pm, ¥7,500. Parco Theater, Shibuya. Tel: 03-3477-5857.

    • Tabi to Aitsuto Ohimesama
      Teresa Ludovico directs a Japanese cast in a play that combines Hans Christian Andersen’s The Traveling Companion and a traditional Norwegian folk tale. Sep 6-Oct 11, various times, ¥2,000 (kids)/¥3,000 (adult). Za Koenji Public Theatre. Tel: 03-3223-7300.

    • The Trojan Women
      Euripides tragedy performed by a Japanese cast. Sep 7-20, 2pm & 7pm, ¥2,500 (under 25)/¥4,000. Bungaku-za, Shinanomachi. Tel: Ticket Pia 0570-02-9999.

    • Collection of Modern Noh Plays, Chekhov
      The Cherry Orchard, Three Sisters, The Seagull and Uncle Vanya performed in a noh style. Sep 13-20, 2pm & 7pm, ¥1,500 (HS and under)/¥2,500 (univ)/¥3,600 (adv)/¥4,000 (door)/¥6,000 (adv, pair ticket). Owl Spot, Higashi-Ikebukuro. Tel: Ticket Pia 0570-02-9999.

    • Of All the People in All the World—Japan
      Performance/installation by Birmingham-based theater group Stan’s Cafe. Sep 15-22, various times, free. Seikatsu Kobo Workshop Room, 4F Carrot Tower, Sangenjaya. Tel: 03-5432-1526.

    • Jiman no Musuko
      Drama by Shu Matsui ponders the concepts of self and nationality; with English subtitles on Sep 20 (2pm). Sep 15-21, various times, ¥3,000 (adv)/¥3,300 (door). Atelier Helicopter, Osaki. Tel: Ticket Pia 0572-02-9999.

    • Sabrina
      Takarazuka adapts the popular comedy. Sep 17-Oct 17, various times, ¥11,000 (S)/¥8,000 (S)/¥5,500 (A)/¥3,500 (B). Tokyo Takarazuka Theater, Yurakucho. Tel: CN Play Guide 0570-08-9999.

    • Hedda Gabler
      Keiko Miyata kicks off her first season as artistic director of the NNTT with this new version of Ibsen’s realist classic. Sep 17-Oct 11, various times, ¥3,150 (B)/¥6,300 (A). New National Theatre, Hatsudai. Tel: 03-5352-9999.

    • Broadway Musical Company
      English-speaking actors perform classic scenes from musicals including The Sound of Music, Chicago and Ms. Saigon. Sep 20, 1pm and 4:30pm, ¥5,000 (A)/¥6,500 (S). Tokyo International Forum, Yurakucho; Sep 21, 6:30pm, ¥5,000 (A)/¥6,500 (S). Green Hall, Sagami-Ono; Sep 26 and Oct 6, 3pm and 7pm, ¥5,000 (A)/¥6,500 (S). Bunkamura Orchard Hall, Shibuya; Dec 3, 4pm, ¥5,000 (A)/¥6,500 (S). Kanagawa Kenmin Hall. Tel: 03-3943-0000.

    • Leaves of Glass
      Philip Ridley’s drama about a pair of brothers coming to terms with their father’s suicide, performed by a Japanese cast. Sep 26-Oct 10, 1pm & 7pm, ¥4,200 (A)/¥6,300 (S). Setagaya Public Theater, Sangenjaya. Tel: 03-5432-1515.

    • Kinshu October Grand Kabuki
      Nakamura Baigyoku and Nakamura Baigyoku feature in a grand selection of traditional kabuki, including Yoritomo no Shi and Renjishi. Oct 2-26, 11am & 4:30pm, ¥3,000-¥16,000. Shimbashi Enbujo. Tel: 03-3545-2200.

    • Caesar: Roma-jin no Monogatari
      Koshiro Matsumoto stars as Caesar in this stage adaptation of Nanami Shiono’s bestselling series of historical novels. Oct 3-27, various times, ¥3,000 (B)/¥7,000 (A)/¥11,000 (S). Nissay Theatre, Yurakucho. Tel: 03-6745-0333.

    • Botantei
      Kabuki actor Tamasaburo Bando performs Chinese opera The Peony Pavilion for the first time. Oct 6-28, 2pm & 7pm, ¥9,500 (A)/¥12,500 (S). Akasaka ACT Theater. Nearest stn: Akasaka. Tel: 03-3234-9999.

    • Ukiyo no Naraku: Mokua Mix
      Edo-style puppet show includes Kawatake Mokuami’s earthy tale of ordinary townsfolk. Oct 7-11, 2pm & 7pm, ¥3,500/¥5,500 (fixed seat). Tokyo Metropolitan Art Space, Ikebukuro. Tel: 03-5391-2111.

    • Rent
      Broadway musical set in New York performed by a colorful Japanese cast. Oct 7-Nov 23, various times, ¥8,500 (A)/¥11,000 (S). Theatre Creation, Yurakucho. Tel: 03-3201-7777.

    • 33 Variations
      Japanese version of Moises Kaufman’s Beethoven-inspired play. Tetsuko Kuroyanagi stars. Oct 8-31, 2pm & 6:30pm, ¥6,000 (A)/¥9,000 (S)/¥15,000 (Box seat for 2). Le Theatre Ginza. Tel: 03-3477-5858.

    • The Fantasticks
      Japanese-language production of the world’s longest-running musical. Oct 9-31, various times, ¥5,000 (cocoon seat)/¥9,000 (S)/¥10,000 (stage seat). Bunkamura Theater Cocoon, Shibuya. Tel: 03-3477-9999.

    • The Folklore of Enchantment
      The Edo-era water illusion known as mizu-gei is updated by Shintaro Fujiyama. Oct 12-13, 1:30pm & 7pm, ¥3,500 (adv)/¥4,500 (door). Za Koenji Public Theatre. Tel: 03-5378-2882. www.tokyoillusion.co.jp

    • The Taming of the Shrew
      Shakespeare comedy performed by an all-male Japanese cast. Oct 14-30, 1pm & 6:30pm, ¥2,000 (student seats)/¥5,000 (B)/¥7,000 (A)/¥9,000 (S). Saitama Arts Theater. Tel: 0570-064-939.

    • Eugene Onegin
      Takarazuka adaption of Pushkin’s novel about a Petersburg dandy. Oct 15-21, various times, ¥5,000 (A)/¥7,500 (S). Nippon Seinenkan Hall, Sendagaya. Tel: 0570-02-9999.

    • Kahekili
      Hawaiian legend made into a play, arrives in Japan. Oct 22-23, 12:30pm & 6:30pm, ¥8,000 (B)/¥10,000 (A)/¥12,000 (S). JCB Hall, Suidobashi. Tel: 03-3234-9999.

    • Der Zigeuner Baron
      Johann Strauss II’s operetta adapted by Takarazuka. Oct 22-Nov 21, various times, ¥2,000(B)/¥3,000(A)/¥4,000(S)/¥11,000(SS). Tokyo Takarazuka Theater, Yurakucho. Tel: Ticket Pia 0570-08-9999.

    • Wonderful Town
      Award-winning Broadway musical about two sisters from Ohio who come to New York. Oct 23-Nov 4, various times, ¥6,000 (wonderful seat)/¥10,000 (A)/¥12,000 (S). Aoyama Theater. Tel: 03-3234-9999.

    • Festival Tokyo 2010
      Biannual festival showcasing up-and-coming performers from the worlds of drama and dance. Oct 30-Nov 28, various times, price TBA. Tokyo Metropolitan Art Space, Ikebukuro; Owl-Spot, Ikebukuro; Nishi Sugamo Sozo-sha, Sugamo; Theater Green, Ikebukuro; Jiyu Gakuen Myonichikan, Ikebukuro. http://festival-tokyo.jp

    • Phantom
      Maury Yeston and Arthur Kopit’s musical adaptation of the Gaston Leroux novel, performed by a Japanese cast. Nov 2-22, various times, ¥9,000 (A)/¥13,000 (S). Akasaka Act Theater. Tel: 0570-08-9999.

    • Tango
      Polish playwright Slawomir Mrozek’s classic study of totalitarianism performed by a Japanese cast. Nov 5-24, various times, ¥5,000 (cocoon seats)/¥7,000 (A)/¥9,000 (S). Bunkamura Theater Cocoon, Shibuya. Tel: 03-3477-9999.

    • Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
      Shinobu Terajima stars as Maggie Pollitt in the Tennessee Williams play. Nov 9-28, 1pm & 6:30pm, ¥3,150 (B)/¥5,250 (A). New National Theatre, Hatsudai. Tel: 03-5352-9999.

    • The Blue Dragon
      Robert Lepage directs this sequel to The Dragon’s Trilogy, performed in three languages with Japanese subtitles. Nov 11-14, 2pm & 7pm, ¥4,500 (A)/¥6,500 (S). Tokyo Metropolitan Art Space, Ikebukuro. Tel: 03-5985-1707.

    • Jeanne d’Arc
      Maki Horikita stars as the valiant French heroine. Nov 30-Dec 19, various times, ¥9,500 (A)/¥11,500 (S). Akasaka ATC Theater. Tel:03-3498-6666.

    • Anthony and Cleopatra
      Shakespearean tragedy performed by a Japanese cast. Dec 1-5, various times, ¥8,500. Theatre 1010, Kitasenju. Tel: 03-5244-1011.

    • Mozart!
      Michael Kunze and Sylvester Levay’s musical based on the life of the famous composer, performed by a Japanese cast. Dec 1-24, 12:30pm & 5:45pm, ¥4,000 (B)/¥8,000 (A)/¥12,500 (S). Imperial Garden Theatre, Yurakucho. Tel: 0570-08-9999.

  • Dance
    • Dancetoday 2010
      Double bill featuring hip-hop dancer Kentaro!! and Kaori Ito’s trio performing Island of No Memories. Sep 3-5, various times, ¥3,500. Saitama Arts Theater. Tel: 0570-064-939. 

    • Apocrifu
      Award-winning Belgian choreographer Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui performs his trio piece with Japanese and French dancers. Sep 4-5, 2pm & 6pm, ¥7,500 (B)/¥9,500 (A)/¥11,500 (S). Bunkamura Orchard Hall, Shibuya. Tel: 0570-06-9960.

    • Giselle
      The Tokyo Ballet performs the repertory staple. Sep 8-9, 7pm, ¥3,000 (student)/¥5,000-¥13,000 (adult). U-Port Hall, Gotanda. Tel: NBS Ticket Center 03-3791-8888.

    • Les Ballets Grandiva
      All-male comedy ballet company returns to Japan. Sep 17, 6:30pm, ¥7,000 (A)/¥8,000 (S). Kanagawa Kenmin Hall, Yokohama. Tel: 045-201-9999; Oct 20-24, various times, ¥8,000. Tokyo Metropolitan Art Space, Ikebukuro. Tel: 03-5474-9999.

    • Sky with Diamond
      Internationally feted comedy dance troupe arrive in Tokyo on their nationwide tour. Sep 17-19, 2 & 7pm, ¥4,500 (adv)/¥5,000 (door). Tokyo Metropolitan Art Space, Ikebukuro. Tel: 03-5391-2111

    • 55 Steps!
      Gekidan Shiki actors dance to well-known pop and classical numbers, plus selections from musicals including Aida, The Lion King and Mamma Mia! Sep 23-Oct 31, various times, ¥3,000 (C)/¥5,000 (B)/¥7,000 (A)/¥9,800 (S). Dentsu Shiki Theater ‘Umi,’ Shimbashi. Tel: 0120-489-444.

    • The 6th Asian Chidren’s Dream Stage
      Dance event featuring kids from countries including Afghanistan, Bhutan and China. Sep 25-26, 4pm, ¥2,000. Hoku Topia, Oji. Tel: 03-3905-1830.

    • The Rose Man
      Renowned contemporary dancers Mika Kurosawa and Naomi Takano adapt to the showa style. Sep 28-29, 3pm & 7:30pm, ¥4,000 (adv)/ ¥4,500 (door). D-Souko, Nippori. Tel: 03-5811-5399.

    • Coppelia
      Internationally renowned ballerina Tetsuya Kumakawa’s latest performance. Oct 2-28, ¥3,000-¥18,000. Tokyo Bunka Kaikan, Ueno. Tel: 03-3234-9999. www.t-bunka.jp/en

    • The Australian Ballet
      Australia’s national ballet performs its original versions of The Nutcracker and Swan Lake, the latter modeled on the life of Princess Diana. Swan Lake: Oct 9-11, various times, ¥5,000-¥16,000; The Nutcracker: Oct 15-17, various times, ¥5,000-¥16,000. Tokyo Bunka Kaikan, Ueno. Tel: 03-3791-8888.

    • Les Miserables
      The Tani Momoko Ballet Company marks its 60th anniversary with a special staging of the Victor Hugo novel. Oct 16, 4pm; Oct 17, 2pm, ¥3,000 (B)/¥5,000 (A)/¥8,000 (S). U-Port Hall, Gotanda. Tel: 03-5685-0650.

    • Swan
      “Dance-based stage performance” riffs on Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake to examine the conflict between the individual and the group. Oct 21-24, various times, ¥3,000 (adv)/¥3,200 (door). Theatre Tram, Sangenjaya. Tel: 03-5432-1515.

    • Dance Platform 2010
      Award-winning, up-and-coming contemporary dancers perform various programs. Oct 22-31, various times, ¥1,500 (Z)/¥3,150 (B)/¥5,250 (A). New National Theatre, Hatsudai. Tel: 03-5351-3011.

    • 32, rue Vandenbranden
      Belgian contemporary dance group Peeping Tom brings its newest work to Tokyo. Oct 23-25, various times, ¥2,500 (HS and under)/¥5,000. Setagaya Public Theater, Sangenjaya. Tel: 03-5432-1515.

    • Bolshoi Ballet & Mariinsky Ballet Gala
      Special performance featuring selections from Swan Lake and Le Corsaire. Oct 23-27, 2pm & 6:30pm, ¥6,000-¥23,000. Tokyo Bunka Kaikan, Ueno. Tel: 03-5237-7711.

    • “Still Life” at the Penguin Café
      Daniel Bintley’s satirical ballet performed in a triple bill with Michel Fokine’s The Firebird and George Balanchine’s Symphony in C. Oct 27-Nov 3, 2pm & 7pm, ¥3,150-¥12,600. New National Theatre, Hatsudai. Tel: 0120-489459.

    • Swan Lake
      The Tokyo Ballet performs the venerable classic. Oct 30-31, 2:30pm & 4pm, ¥6,000-¥12,000. Bunkamura Orchard Hall, Shibuya. Tel: 03-3234-9999.

    • New Dance Horizon
      Boundary-pushing program by the NBA Ballet Company. Oct 31, 2:30pm, ¥5,000. Tokyo Metropolitan Art Space, Ikebukuro. Tel: 04-2924-7000.

    • Special Gala Performance
      Ballet, orchestra and choral performance includes The Rite of Spring and Petrushka. Nov 3, 3pm; Nov 4, 7pm, ¥6,000-¥39,000. Tokyo Bunka Kaikan, Ueno. Tel: 03-3791-8888.

    • Magia
      Flamenco performance featuring lead dancer Tomoko Ishii with guitarists Moraito Chico and Diego Carrasco. Nov 5, 7pm, ¥6,000-¥10,000. U-Port Hall, Gotanda. Tel: 03-3889-7211.

    • Golden Fruit Tree
      Mime pioneer Hiromu Agarie’s production performed by various dancers. Nov 13, 6:30pm, ¥4,500. Za Koenji Public Theatre. Tel: 042-574-8217.

    • Béjart Ballet Lausanne
      Swiss ballet company performs Aria, Sonate à Trois and L’Oiseau de Feu. Nov 13-14, 3pm, ¥6,000-¥17,000. Tokyo Bunka Kaikan, Ueno. Tel: NBS Ticket Center 03-3791-8888.

    • Senju Kannon: My Dream
      Touring production by the China Disabled People’s Performing Art Troupe. Nov 21, 2:30pm & 6pm, ¥6,000 (A)/¥8,000 (S)/¥9,500 (SS). Atsugi Bunka Kaikan, Hon Atsugi. Tel: 0570-08-9999.

    • Dojoji
      Flamenco group Arte Y Solera performas to traditional Japanese instrumentation. Nov 27-28, various times, ¥2,500 (student)/¥4,500 (A)/¥7,000 (S)/¥9,000 (SS). Le Theatre Ginza. Tel: Sunrise Promotion 0570-00-3337.

    • Ashton’s Cinderella
      Popular family-friendly ballet staple revived for the festive season. Nov 27-Dec 5, 2pm & 7pm, ¥3,150-¥10,500. New National Theatre, Hatsudai. Tel: 0120-489459.

    • Enrique Cuttini Tango Emotion 2010
      Dance show directed by the award-winning tango pianist. Dec 3, 1:30pm, ¥4,500 (S). Kita Topia Sakura Hall, Oji. Tel: 0120-131-213.

    • Stranvinsky Evening
      Award-winning dancer Motoko Hirayama performs Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring. Dec 4, 6pm; Dec 5, 3pm, ¥1,500 (Z)/¥3,150 (B)/¥5,250 (A). New National Theatre, Hatsudai. Tel: 03-5352-9999.

    • M
      Ballet created by Maurice Bejart “for the commemoration and appreciation of Yukio Mishima.” Dec 18-19, 3pm, ¥3,000-¥10,000. Tokyo Bunka Kaikan, Ueno. Tel: NBS Ticket Center 03-3791-8888.

    • Educational Ballet Competition
      Eva Evdokimova memorial event searches for the ballet stars of tomorrow. Dec 23-26, various times, ¥1,000 (semi-final)/¥2,000 (final). Chofu City Green Hall. Tel: Ticket Pia 0570-02-9999.

  • Clubbing
    • Friday 3
      • Ageha
        Blue Windy Night x House Nation Fiesta. House: DJs Tomoyuki Tanaka, Taku Takahashi, etc. Live: World Order. From 10pm, ¥5,000. Shin-Kiba. Tel: 03-5534-1515. www.ageha.com

      • Air
        Rad. Electro, techno: DJ Off the Rocker and more. From 10pm, ¥3,000. Daikanyama. Tel: 03-5784-3386. www.air-tokyo.com

      • Amrax
        Island. Groove: DJs Bing, Mana, etc. From 10pm, ¥2,500. Shibuya. Tel: 03-3486-6861. www.amrax.jp

      • Club Asia
        Flash. Electro: DJs Yasutaka Nakata, Nakamura, etc. From 11pm, ¥3,500. Shibuya. Tel: 03-5458-2551. http://asia.iflyer.jp

      • Eleven
        Living Dirt Release Party. Rock: DJs Kenji Takimi, Yabe, etc. Live: Tommy Guerrero and more. From 10pm, ¥4,000 w/1d. Nishi-Azabu. Tel: 03-5775-6206. www.go-to-eleven.com

      • f.BAR
        Fashion Fridays. Mixed genre. From 11pm, men ¥3,500 w/2d, women ¥2,500 w/2d. Azabu-Juban. Tel: 03-3586-6383. www.fbar.jp

      • La Fabrique
        Disco Manga. House: DJs Aron T, Kasey, etc. From 11:30pm, ¥3,000 w/1d. Shibuya. Tel: 03-5428-5100. http://lafabrique.iflyer.jp

      • Microcosmos
        Something Wonderful Release Party. Hip-hop: DJs Hasebe, Pes, etc. From midnight, ¥2,000 w/1d. Shibuya. Tel: 03-5784-5496. www.microcosmos-tokyo.com

      • Module
        Ignition Technician Japan Tour 2010. Techno: DJs Ignition Technician, Nxx Oxxxx, etc. From 10pm, ¥3,000. Shibuya. Tel: 03-3464-8432. www.module-tokyo.com

      • The New Matrix Bar
        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

      • The Room
        Breakththrough. Hip-hop: DJs Jin, Ladi Dadi, etc. From 10pm, ¥2,500 w/1d. Shibuya. Tel: 03-3461-7167. www.theroom.jp

      • Solfa
        Love Generation. House, techno: DJs Die Haustiere, Sadaa, etc. From 10pm, ¥2,500 w/1d. Nakameguro. Tel: 03-6231-9051. www.nakameguro-solfa.com

      • 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
        420tour x Art. Minimal: DJs Cio D’or, Kentaro Iwaki, etc. From 11:30pm, ¥3,500. Daikanyama. Tel: 03-5459-8630. www.unit-tokyo.com

      • Velours
        Next Girls Queen Battle x Jun Yamamoto Birthday Bash. DJs Maria, Ma-C, etc. From 10pm, men ¥3,500, women ¥2,000. Aoyama. Tel: 03-5778-4777. www.velours.jp

      • Warehouse702
        Pink. House: DJs Daishi Dance, Mitomi, etc. From 10pm, ¥3,500. Azabu-Juban. Tel: 03-6230-0343. www.warehouse702.com

      • Womb
        Sterne meets Wire ’10 After Party. Techno: DJs Mark Broom, Takkyu Ishino, etc. From 11pm, ¥4,000. Shibuya. Tel: 03-5459-0039. www.womb.co.jp

      • Xex Daikanyama
        You in My Hut Now. Hip-hop, house, all mix: DJs Ta-Shi, Kango, etc. Live: Afra and more. From 10pm, ¥3,000 (¥2,000 before midnight). Daikanyama. Tel: 03-3476-0065. www.ystable.co.jp/party/daikanyama.html

    • Saturday 4
      • Ageha
        Ultra Music x Tokyo Madness. House: DJs Emma, Hasebe, etc. From 11pm, ¥3,500. Shin-Kiba. Tel: 03-5534-1515. www.ageha.com

      • Air
        Travelling. Techno, house: DJs Nd_Baumecker, Dske, etc. From 10pm, ¥3,500. Daikanyama. Tel: 03-5784-3386. www.air-tokyo.com

      • Club Asia
        Back to Chill. Dubstep: DJs Goth-Trad, 100mado, etc. From 11pm, ¥3,000 w/1d. Shibuya. Tel: 03-5458-2551. http://asia.iflyer.jp

      • Eleven
        Junior Vasquez in Tokyo. House: DJs Junior Vasquez, Maeda, etc. From 10pm, ¥4,000. Nishi-Azabu. Tel: 03-5775-6206. www.go-to-eleven.com

      • 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

      • Microcosmos
        Emerald. Progressive house, progressive trance: DJs Ko Kimura, Michael, etc. From midnight, ¥2,000 w/1d. Shibuya. Tel: 03-5784-5496. www.microcosmos-tokyo.com

      • Module
        Innocence. Techno, deep minimal: DJs Crazyneo, Shingo, etc. From 10pm, ¥2,500 w/1d. Shibuya. Tel: 03-3464-8432. www.module-tokyo.com

      • Sound Bar+
        2nd Anniversary Party. All mix: DJs Force of Nature, Wada, etc. From 9pm, ¥3,000. Nishi-Azabu. Tel: 03-3405-6118. www.soundbarplus.com

      • The New Matrix Bar
        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

      • The Room
        Tokyo Jazz Meeting Special, Especial Records Session. Jazz, house: DJs Aroop Roy, Yoshihiro Okino, etc. From 10pm, ¥2,500 w/1d. Shibuya. Tel: 03-3461-7167. www.theroom.jp

      • The Ruby Room
        No Style. House, crossover: DJs Takizawa, Nomura, etc. From 10pm, ¥1,500. Shibuya. Tel: 03-3780-3022. www.rubyroomtokyo.com

      • Solfa
        Kokoro Cafe Forever. Rock, electro: DJs Yatt, 2boy, etc. Live: Masahiko Daidouji and more. From 10pm, ¥1,500 w/1d. Nakameguro. Tel: 03-6231-9051. www.nakameguro-solfa.com

      • 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
        Club Snoozer. Rock: DJs Soichiro Tanaka, Ryota Tanaka. Live: Odotte Bakari no Kuni. From midnight, ¥3,500 w/1d. 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
        Funktaxi meets Smallville. House, techno: DJs Julius Steinhoff, Christopher Rau, etc. From 11pm, ¥3,500 w/1d. Azabu-Juban. Tel: 03-6230-0343. www.warehouse702.com

      • Womb
        06s. Drum’n’bass: DJs Hype, Aki, etc. From 11pm, ¥4,000. Shibuya. Tel: 03-5459-0039. www.womb.co.jp

    • Sunday 5
      • Amrax
        Deep. Tech house: DJs Ryusuke Nakamura, Satoshi Otsuki, etc. From 6am, ¥2,000. Shibuya. Tel: 03-3486-6861. www.amrax.jp

      • Aoyama Laputa
        Fasten Musique Concrete. House, techno: DJs Okain, Yoshitaca, etc. Noon-9pm, ¥3,000 (free before 2pm). Gaienmae. Tel: 03-5770-2082. www.aoyama-laputa.jp

      • Module
        Signum. Techno, house: DJs Yocci, Hig, etc. From 5pm, ¥2,000 w/1d. Shibuya. Tel: 03-3464-8432. www.module-tokyo.com

      • The Room
        Liaison. Deep house, dance classic: DJs Nora, Kat, etc. 4-10pm, ¥2,000 w/1d. Shibuya. Tel: 03-3461-7167. www.theroom.jp

      • Solfa
        Ventra. House, techno: DJs Keisuke Taniguchi, Hoshida, etc. From 5pm, ¥2,500 w/1d. Nakameguro. Tel: 03-6231-9051. www.nakameguro-solfa.com

      • Womb
        Csh4. House, techno: DJs Luu, Dantz, etc. 3-10pm, ¥2,500. Shibuya. Tel: 03-5459-0039. www.womb.co.jp

    • Monday 6
      • Air
        Red. House, electro: DJs Yasutaka Nakata, Uchida, etc. From 10pm, ¥3,000 w/1d. Daikanyama. Tel: 03-5784-3386. www.air-tokyo.com

      • Akasaka Erebos
        Magical Edition. Dance classics: DJs Iguchi, Nakayama, etc. From 7pm, ¥2,000 w/1d. Akasaka. Tel: 03-3568-7172. www.akasaka-erebos.com

      • Eleven
        Manplan. House, techno: DJs Osamu M, Takuya, etc. From 10pm, ¥2,000 w/1d. Nishi-Azabu. Tel: 03-5775-6206. www.go-to-eleven.com

      • f.BAR
        Monday Martini’s. Mixed genre. From 9pm, ¥1,000 w/2d. Azabu-Juban. Tel: 03-3586-6383. www.fbar.jp

      • The Ruby Room
        Tokyo Freestyle Monday. All mix. From 7pm, free. Shibuya. Tel: 03-3780-3022. www.rubyroomtokyo.com

      • Solfa
        Invitation. Techno, house, electro: DJs Yu Mayuyama, Haruka Doi, etc. From 10pm, ¥2,000 w/1d. Nakameguro. Tel: 03-6231-9051. www.nakameguro-solfa.com

      • Velours
        Sweets. DJs Safari, Blast Star, etc. From 10pm, men ¥2,500 w/1d, women ¥1,500 w/1d. Aoyama. Tel: 03-5778-4777. www.velours.jp

      • Warehouse702
        In the House. House: DJs Tti, Nakagawa, etc. From 10pm, ¥2,500 w/1d. Azabu-Juban. Tel: 03-6230-0343. www.warehouse702.com

      • Womb
        09edge. Electro, techno: DJs Myss, 2boy, etc. From 10pm, ¥1,500 w/1d. Shibuya. Tel: 03-5459-0039. www.womb.co.jp

    • Tuesday 7
      • Air
        Salon. Techno, house: DJs Tomoth, Ami, etc. From 10pm, ¥2,000 w/1d. Daikanyama. Tel: 03-5784-3386. www.air-tokyo.com

      • Amrax
        Party Hard Tuesday. Reggae: DJ Racy Bullet and more. From midnight, ¥2,000 w/1d. Shibuya. Tel: 03-3486-6861. www.amrax.jp

      • Solfa
        Fest. All mix: DJs Myss, Junshimbo, etc. From 10pm, ¥3,000 w/1d. Nakameguro. Tel: 03-6231-9051. www.nakameguro-solfa.com

    • Wednesday 8
      • Module
        Katori-Yah. All mix: DJs Take, Kazu, etc. From 10pm, ¥1,500 w/1d. Shibuya. Tel: 03-3464-8432. www.module-tokyo.com

      • Velours
        Groove Night. DJ Marcy and more. From 10pm, ¥2,500. Aoyama. Tel: 03-5778-4777. www.velours.jp

      • Warehouse702
        Lux. Hip-hop: DJ Sugi and more. From 11pm, ¥2,500 w/1d. Azabu-Juban. Tel: 03-6230-0343. www.warehouse702.com

    • Thursday 9
      • Air
        Voice of Voice Tokyo. House, techno: DJs Tomoyuki Yasuda, Tetsuya Yoshida, etc. From 10pm, ¥2,500 w/1d. Daikanyama. Tel: 03-5784-3386. www.air-tokyo.com

      • Axxcis
        Raise Up. House, hip-hop, funk: DJ Aroop Roy and more. From 11pm, ¥2,000 w/1d. Shibuya. Tel: 03-5485-4011. www.axxcis.net

      • Club Asia
        Bcd. Drum’n’bass: DJs Asamoto, Kntr, etc. From 11pm, ¥3,000 w/1d. Shibuya. Tel: 03-5458-2551. http://asia.iflyer.jp

      • Eleven
        Soundpost. House, techno: DJs Pi-Ge, Otsuki, etc. From 10pm, ¥2,000 w/1d. Nishi-Azabu. Tel: 03-5775-6206. www.go-to-eleven.com

      • Heavy Sick Zero
        Illsteez. Ill music: Goth-Trad, Kyo Sakurai, etc. From 10pm, ¥2,000 w/1d. Nakano. Tel: 03-5380-1413. www.heavysick.co.jp

      • Module
        Reezent Me. Jungle, tribal: DJs Mal, Don, etc. From 10pm, ¥2,000 w/1d. Shibuya. Tel: 03-3464-8432. www.module-tokyo.com

      • The Room
        Bun Dem Up. Reggae: DJs Taxi Hi-Fi, Mad Dawg, etc. From 11pm, ¥2,000 w/1d. Shibuya. Tel: 03-3461-7167. www.theroom.jp

      • Solfa
        Rutilus2. House, techno: DJs Sato Onishi, Tatsuya Ouchi, etc. From 5pm, ¥1,000 w/1d. Nakameguro. Tel: 03-6231-9051. www.nakameguro-solfa.com

      • Velours
        Muse. From 9pm, men ¥1,500, women free. Aoyama. Tel: 03-5778-4777. www.velours.jp

      • Warehouse702
        Call Forth. House, electro: DJs Gomi, Show5, etc. From 10pm, ¥2,500 w/1d. Azabu-Juban. Tel: 03-6230-0343. www.warehouse702.com

      • Womb
        Space. House, techno: DJs Tsutsui, Yoke, etc. From 10pm, ¥1,500 w/1d. Shibuya. Tel: 03-5459-0039. www.womb.co.jp

    • Friday 10
      • Ageha
        Namaoto Jazz 2010 x Fever. DJs Shuya Okino, Matsuura, etc. From 11pm, ¥3,500. Shin-Kiba. Tel: 03-5534-1515. www.ageha.com

      • Air
        Aria. Tech house, techno: DJs Fumiya Tanaka, Sodeyama. Live: Ono. From 10pm, ¥3,000. Daikanyama. Tel: 03-5784-3386. www.air-tokyo.com

      • Amrax
        Westmania Night. Hip-hop: DJs Nao, Taka, etc. Live: Hyena and more. From 10pm, ¥3,000 w/1d. Shibuya. Tel: 03-3486-6861. www.amrax.jp

      • Club Asia
        Danzoo. Electro, techno: DJs Tomoyuki Tanaka, Yoshimasa, etc. From 11pm, ¥3,000 w/1d. Shibuya. Tel: 03-5458-2551. http://asia.iflyer.jp

      • Eleven
        Hi-Teck Soul Japan Tour. Techno: DJs Derrick May, Ryo Watanabe, etc. From 10pm, ¥4,000 w/1d. Nishi-Azabu. Tel: 03-5775-6206. www.go-to-eleven.com

      • f.BAR
        Fashion Fridays. Mixed genre. From 11pm, men ¥3,500 w/2d, women ¥2,500 w/2d. Azabu-Juban. Tel: 03-3586-6383. www.fbar.jp

      • Module
        An Experiment. House: DJs Shingo, Kaji, etc. From 10pm, ¥2,500 w/1d. Shibuya. Tel: 03-3464-8432. www.module-tokyo.com

      • The New Matrix Bar
        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

      • The Room
        Black Edition. Cosmic crossover: DJs Sato, Nishida, etc. From 11pm, ¥2,500 w/1d. Shibuya. Tel: 03-3461-7167. www.theroom.jp

      • Solfa
        Brix. Techno: DJs Gam-Tape, Moa, etc. From 11pm, ¥3,000 w/1d. Nakameguro. Tel: 03-6231-9051. www.nakameguro-solfa.com

      • 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
        Club Museum. Techno: DJs Kevin Saunderson, Claude Young Jr, etc. From 11:30pm, ¥4,000. Daikanyama. Tel: 03-5459-8630. www.unit-tokyo.com

      • Velours
        Catwalk. DJs Kyoko, Nal, etc. Live: Micca. From 10pm, ¥2,500 w/1d. Aoyama. Tel: 03-5778-4777. www.velours.jp

      • Warehouse702
        Love & House. House, techno: DJs Chris Brann, Kurihara, etc. Live: Ananda Project. From 9pm, ¥4,000 w/cd. Azabu-Juban. Tel: 03-6230-0343. www.warehouse702.com

      • Womb
        Solar Frequency. Techno: DJs Tasaka, Nobu, etc. From 11pm, ¥3,500. Shibuya. Tel: 03-5459-0039. www.womb.co.jp

    • Upcoming
      • Ageha
        Clash. Techno: DJs Umek, Takkyu Ishino, etc. Sep 11, from 11pm, ¥4,000. Shin-Kiba. Tel: 03-5534-1515. www.ageha.com

      • Eleven
        Movements Release Party. House, techno: DJs Kensei, Bing, etc. Live: Jakam & The Special Forces and more. Sep 11, from 10pm, ¥3,500 w/1d. Nishi-Azabu. Tel: 03-5775-6206. www.go-to-eleven.com

      • Le Baron de Paris
        Gr8 5th Anniversary Party. Electro: DJs Mikix the Cat, Kiri, etc. Sep 11, from 9pm. Aoyama. Tel: 03-3408-3665. www.lebaron.jp

      • Unit
        Phonika 2nd Anniversary. Tech house: DJs Terry Francis, Xavier Morel, etc. Sep 11, from 11:30pm, ¥3,500. Daikanyama. Tel: 03-5459-8630. www.unit-tokyo.com

      • Warehouse702
        Mariana M4. Techno: DJs Dave Twomey aka Tr nch, So, C Olvrin, etc. Sep 11, from 10pm, ¥2,500. Azabu-Juban. Tel: 03-6230-0343. www.warehouse702.com

  • Exhibitions
    • Akasaka/Roppongi
      • 21_21 Design Sight
        Directed by Masahiko Sato: The Definition of Self. Various media. Until Nov 3, free (elem and under)/¥500 (MS, HS)/¥800 (univ)/¥1,000 (adult). Tokyo Midtown, 9-7-6 Akasaka, Minato-ku. Tel: 03-3475-2121. Open Wed-Mon 11am-8pm, closed Tue. Nearest stn: Nogizaka or Roppongi. www.2121designsight.jp

      • Fujifilm Square
        Japan Alpine Photographers’ Association. Mountains: The World that Surrounds Us. Sep 3-9, free. Tokyo Midtown, 9-7-3 Akasaka, Minato-ku. Tel: 03-6271-3350. Open daily 10am-7pm. Nearest stn: Roppongi. http://fujifilmsquare.jp

      • Gallery Ma
        David Adjaye. Output. Various media. Until Sep 18, free. 3F, 1-24-3 Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku. Tel: 03-3402-1010. Open Tue-Sat 11am-6pm (Fri until 7pm), closed Sun-Mon & hols. Nearest stn: Nogizaka. www.toto.co.jp/gallerma

      • Gallery Trinity
        Aiko Yokota. Painting. Until Sep 11, free. 9-6-19 Akasaka, Minato-ku. Tel: 03-3746-1112. Open Tue-Fri noon-8pm, Sat 11am-8pm, closed Sun-Mon. Nearest stn: Roppongi or Nogizaka. www.g-trinity.com

      • Mori Art Museum
        Tokujin Yoshioka, Taro Shinoda and Takashi Kuribayashi. Sensing Nature: Rethinking the Japanese Perception of Nature. Various media. Until Nov 7, ¥500 (MS and under)/¥1,000 (HS, univ)/¥1,500 (adult). MAM Project 012: Tromarama. Video installation. Until Nov 7, free (with Sensing Nature admission). 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

      • Mori Arts Center Gallery
        The Dawn of the Dinosaurs. Various media. Until Sep 26, ¥500 (MS and under)/¥1,000 (HS, univ)/¥1,500 (adult). 52F Roppongi Hills Mori Tower, 6-10-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku. Tel: 03-5777-8600. Open daily 10am-8pm. Nearest stn: Roppongi. www.roppongihills.com/art/macg

      • The National Art Center, Tokyo
        Man Ray: Unconcerned But Not Indifferent. Photography. Until Sep 13, 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
        The World of Akimitsu Tomonaga. Sculpture, drawing. Until Oct 11, 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

      • Savoir Vivre
        Kazuhiko Kudo. Pottery. Until Sep 7, free. 3F, 5-17-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku. Tel: 03-3585-7365. Open daily 11am-7pm. Nearest stn: Roppongi. www.savoir-vivre.co.jp

      • Suntory Museum of Art
        Nabeshima-Ware Designs that Inspire Pride. Until Oct 11, 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

    • Ginza/Kyobashi/Tokyo
      • Art Forum Exhibition Space
        Ichizo Ino. Peaceful Vehicles. Installation. Until Sep 20, 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
        Henry Moore. Forms of Life. Sculpture, painting, drawing. Until Oct 17, 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
        Tokyo Illustrators’ Society Presents: New Aesop’s Fables by 187 Illustrators. Until Sep 17, free. 8-4-17 Ginza, Chuo-ku. Open Tue-Sun 11am-7pm, closed Mon. Nearest stn: Ginza. http://rcc.recruit.co.jp

      • Galerie Nichido
        Eiichi Watanabe. Painting. Until Sep 9, 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
        Kunihiro Adasa. Painting. Until Sep 3, free. Rikkyo University Graduate Dept of Body Expression and Cinematic Arts. Vertical Cinema x Body x Japanese. Various media. Until Sep 3, free. Shiro Kanosue. Painting. Sep 6-17, free. 1-3-1 Nihombashi-Honcho, Chuo-ku. Tel: 03-3271-6693. Open Mon-Sat 11am-7pm, closed Sun. Nearest stn: Mitsukoshi-mae. www.jpin.co.jp/saoh

      • Galerie Sho
        Walasse Ting. A Certain Lust. Painting. Sep 10-Oct 9, free. B1 Sansho Bldg, 3-2-9 Nihombashi, Chuo-ku. Tel: 03-3275-1008. Open Mon-Fri 11am-7pm, Sat 11am-5pm, closed Sun. Nearest stn: Nihombashi, exit B1. www.g-sho.com

      • Gallery Koyanagi
        Tabaimo. Te Te Te. Installation. Until Sep 11, free. 1-7-5 Ginza, Chuo-ku. Tel: 03-3561-1896. Open Tue-Sat 11am-7pm, closed Sun-Mon. Nearest stn: Ginza-Itchome, exit 7. www.gallerykoyanagi.com

      • Ginza Graphic Gallery
        Push Pin Paradigm. Illustration, design. Until Sep 28, 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
        Mitsugu Ohnishi. Standard Streetscape. Until Sep 14, free. 10-1-7 Ginza, Chuo-ku. Tel: 03-5537-1434. Open daily 10am-7pm. Nearest stn: Ginza. www.nikon-image.com/jpn/activity/salon

      • Guardian Garden
        1_Wall: Hitotsubo Next. Various media. Until Sep 16, 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
        “Venus” in Japanese Art: Ukiyo-e and Modern Japanese Beauty Paintings. Until Sep 12, 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
        Yoko Ando. Portrait: Quiet Light. Painting. Until Sep 28, free. Furniture of Fantasy: The World of Nobuo Moriya. Various media. Sep 3-Nov 20, free. 2F Inax Ginza, 3-6-18 Kyobashi, Chuo-ku. Tel: 03-5250-6530. Open Mon-Sat 10am-6pm, closed Sun. Nearest stn: Kyobashi. www.inax.co.jp/gallery

      • Matsuya Ginza
        Yuki Atae. Showa Memorial. Dolls. Sep 16-Oct 4, free (MS and under)/¥700 (HS, univ)/¥1,000 (adult). 8F Matsuya Ginza, 3-6-1 Ginza, Chuo-ku. Tel: 03-3567-1211. Open daily 10am-8pm. Nearest stn: Ginza. www.matsuya.com

      • Megumi Ogita Gallery Showcase
        Yukiko Nishiyama. Portrait. Various media. Until Sep 18, 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/showcase

      • Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum, Tokyo
        From Dream to Reality: The Iwasaki/Mitsubishi Collection. Painting, drawing. Until Nov 3, ¥300 (elem, MS)/¥800 (HS, univ)/¥1,100 (adult). 2-6-2 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku. Open Wed-Fri 10am-8pm, Tue, Sat-Sun & hols 10am-6pm, closed Mon. Nearest stn: Nijubashimae or Marunouchi. www.mimt.jp

      • Mitsui Memorial Museum
        Nara’s Ancient Temples and Buddhist Statues, With Poems by Aizu Yaichi. Until Sep 9, free (MS and under)/¥700 (HS, univ)/¥900 (70 and over)/¥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
        My Turn: The Baton of Life. Calligraphy. Until Sep 5, ¥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
        Drawing in the Dark. Until Oct 17, 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
        About the Tea Ceremony: A Viewpoint on Contemporary Kogei. Sep 15-Nov 23, free (18 and under, 65 and over)/¥300 (univ)/¥500 (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
        Ofuji Noburo, Pioneer of Japanese Animation. Various media. Until Sep 9, 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
        Editors’ Choice 2010: Magazine Editors Select the Most Promising Young Photographers. Until Sep 19, 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
        Hans Coper Retrospective: Innovation in 20th Century Ceramics. Until Sep 5, ¥200 (elem, MS)/¥300 (HS, univ)/¥400 (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
        Junya Ishigami. Just How Small, Or Large, Will Architecture Spread? Drawing. Until Oct 17, 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

      • Zeit-Foto Salon
        Yuki Onodera. Private Room. Until Sep 11, 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

    • Harajuku/Aoyama
      • Design Festa
        West: Ikura Presents: Salad Bowl. Painting, illustration, photography. Sep 6-8, free. East: Flake 2011 Spring Collection. Fashion. Sep 6-9, free. 3-20-18 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku. Tel: 03-3479-1442. Open daily 11am-8pm. Nearest stn: Meiji-Jingumae. www.designfestagallery.com

      • Galerie Omotesando & Musee F
        Jun Kubota. Painting. Until Sep 11, free. Yuki Nakaigawa. Surging Open. Various media. Until Sep 11, free. B2 Ark Atrium, 4-17-3 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku. Tel: 03-5775-2469. Open Mon-Sat noon-7pm, closed Sun. Nearest stn: Omotesando. www.omotesando-garo.com

      • Gallery Rocket
        Hikari Fujishiro. Nuke Ai. Painting. Sep 3-4, 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
        Yoshiro Takeuchi. Painting. Until Sep 5, 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

      • Laforet Museum
        Karl Hyde. What’s Going on in Your Head When You’re Dancing? Painting. Until Sep 15, free (elem and under)/¥500 (student)/¥700 (general). 1-11-6 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku. Tel: 03-3475-0411. Open daily 11am-8pm. Nearest stn: Meiji-Jingumae. www.lapnet.jp

      • Nezu Museum
        Nezu Museum: From the Past to the Future. Various media. Until Sep 26, 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
        Yoshiaki Masuda. Illustration. Until Sep 11, 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

      • Ukiyo-e Ota Memorial Museum of Art
        Calendar of Edo: From Summer to Autumn. Until Sep 20, free (MS and under)/¥500 (HS, univ)/¥700 (adult). 1-10-10 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku. Tel: 03-5777-8600. Open Tue-Sun 10:30am-5:30pm, closed Mon. Nearest stn: Harajuku, Omotesando exit. www.ukiyoe-ota-muse.jp

      • The Watari-Um Museum of Contemporary Art
        Sousuke Fujimoto Architects. Forest, Cloud, Mountain: Future Visions. Until Nov 28, ¥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

    • Kayabacho/Kiba
      • San-Ai Gallery
        Machiko Nogami. Painting. Sep 6-11, free. Adachi Tomoyuki. Sculpture. Sep 6-18, 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
        Ingrid Weber. Farbmittel: Alizarin Violet and Cadmium Yellow. Painting. Until Sep 25, 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

    • Shibuya/Ebisu
      • Art Front Gallery
        Toshikatsu Endo. TriebVoid. Sculpture. Until Sep 5, free (MS and under)/¥500 (general). 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
        Inoue Bunta in Wonderland. Painting, illustration. Until Sep 8, 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
        Lights of Flanders: Images of a Beautiful Belgian Village. Painting. Sep 4-Oct 24, ¥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

      • Gallery Speak For
        Mitsuaki Koshizuka. Japanese. Photography. Sep 3-15, free. 28-2 Sarugakucho, Shibuya-ku. Tel: 03-5459-6385. Open Fri-Wed 11am-8pm, closed Thu. Nearest stn: Daikanyama. www.galleryspeakfor.com

      • Logos Gallery
        Rare Book Collection 2010. Until Sep 8, 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
        Kiichiro Adachi. SOAP/SOAP: Symbol of Absolute Power/Silence or Absent Party. Photography. Until Sep 26, free. 1-18-4 Ebisu, Shibuya-ku. Tel: 03-3446-4977. Open daily noon-8pm. Nearest stn: Ebisu. www.nadiff.com

      • Parco Factory
        Mari Torigoe. Toilet no Kamisama. Illustration. Sep 3-26, 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
        Wada Makoto’s Works. Illustration, graphic design. Sep 11-Nov 7, ¥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
        Yuki Onodera. Into the Labyrinth of Photography. Until Sep 26, free (elem and under)/¥500 (MS, HS, 65 and over)/¥600 (univ)/¥700 (general). Look at Me! Portrait Photographs of Nudes. Until Oct 3, 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

      • Tokyo Wonder Site, Shibuya
        Toru Kawakubo. Telling of Sea, Telling of Painter. Painting. Until Sep 26, free. 1-19-8 Jinnan, Shibuya-ku. Tel: 03-3463-0603. Open Tue-Sun 11am-7pm, closed Mon. Nearest stn: Shibuya. www.tokyo-ws.org/shibuya

      • Yamatane Museum of Art
        Considering Edo Painting. Until Sep 5, free (MS and under)/¥900 (HS, univ)/¥1,200 (adult). 3-12-36 Hiroo, Shibuya-ku. Tel: 03-3239-5912. Open Tue-Sun 10am-7pm, closed Mon. Nearest stn: Ebisu. www.yamatane-museum.or.jp

      • Zen Foto Gallery
        Propaganda and the Avant-Garde: Japanese Photography of the 1930s. Sep 3-19, free. 2-17-3 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku. Open Wed-Fri noon-7pm, Sat-Sun noon-5pm, closed Mon-Tue. Nearest stn: Shibuya. www.zen-foto.jp

    • Shinjuku/Ikebukuro
      • B Gallery
        Shiotani Kin Presents: Meaningful Meaninglessness. Illustration. Until Sep 14, 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

      • Eitoeiko Gallery
        Junta Egawa. Memories of Mars. Painting. Until Sep 18, free. 32-2 Yaraicho, Shinjuku-ku. Tel: 03-6479-6923. Open Wed-Sun noon-7pm, closed Mon-Tue. Nearest stn: Kagurazaka. www.eitoeiko.com

      • Epson Imaging Gallery epSite
        Ryoko Kimura. Sep 6-16, 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

      • Konica Minolta Plaza
        Yukio Furuya. Town, Small Town. Until Sep 6, free. Toshiyuki Maeda. I Can Hear the Children’s Voices: 1996-2009. Until Sep 6, free. Love Earth: Wonder Eyes. Aug 27-Sep 6, 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
        Open Space 2010. Various media. Until Feb 27, 2011, free. 4F Tokyo Opera City Tower, 3-20-2 Nishi-Shinjuku. Tel: 0120-144199. Open Tue-Sun 11am-6pm, closed Mon. Nearest stn: Hatsudai. www.ntticc.or.jp

      • Place M
        Kazuyuki Kawaguchi. Distance: 2007-2010. Photography. Until Sep 5, free. Hayato Nishimura. No Curiosity, No Life. Photography. Sep 6-12, 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
        Hiroshi Okabe. Okabe-Style Walking Photos. Until Sep 5, free. 4-11 Yotsuya, Shinjuku-ku. Tel: 03-3341-8118. Open Tue-Sun noon-7pm, closed Mon. Nearest stn: Yotsuya-Sanchome. www.roonee.com

      • Shinjuku Ganka Garou
        Toshiro Baba. Thinking Room. Sculpture. Sep 3-8, free. 5-18-11 Shinjuku. Tel: 03-5285-8822. Open daily noon-8pm. Nearest stn: Shinjuku-Sanchome. www.gankagarou.com

      • Shinjuku Nikon Salon
        Kunisuke Shimazaki. Mind Map. Until Sep 6, free. Michio Washio. Nostalgia, Etcetera. Until Sep 13, 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
        Miki Fukumoto. A Paris. Photography. Until Sep 5, free. Chikako Kawahara. Angels. Photography. Sep 6-16, free. 3F, 1-3-5 Shinjuku. Tel: 03-3358-3974. Open daily 1-7pm. Nearest stn: Shinjuku-Gyoenmae. www.sokyusha.com

      • Sompo Japan Museum of Art
        From the Collection of the Galleria Degli Uffizi: Exhibition of Works from the Vasari Corridor. Painting. Sep 11-Nov 14, free (MS and under)/¥600 (HS, univ)/¥800 (65 and over)/¥1,000 (general). 42F, 1-26-1 Nishi-Shinjuku. Tel: 03-5405-8686. Open Tue-Sun 10am-6pm, closed Mon. Nearest stn: Shinjuku. www.sompo-japan.co.jp/museum

      • Tokyo Opera City Art Gallery
        From Ensor to Magritte: Belgian Painting between 1880 and 1940. Until Oct 3, ¥600 (elem, MS)/¥800 (HS, univ)/¥1,000 (adult). From the Collection 034: Imaginarium. Various media. Until Oct 3, free (with Ensor admission). Project N 42: Shun Kawami. Until Oct 3, free (with Ensor admission). 3-20-2 Nishi-Shinjuku. Tel: 03-5353-0756. Open Tue-Thu & Sun 11am-7pm, Fri-Sat 11am-8pm, closed Mon. Nearest stn: Hatsudai. www.operacity.jp

      • Wako Works of Art
        Yuji Takeoka. To Show Things. Sculpture, installation. Sep 3-Oct 2, 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

    • Ueno
      • National Museum of Nature and Science
        Large Mammals: Our Friends in the Sea. Various media. Until Sep 26, ¥500 (HS and under)/¥1,400 (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

      • The National Museum of Western Art
        Masterpieces from the Museum of Capodimonte in Naples, from Renaissance to Baroque. Painting. Until Sep 26, free (MS and under)/¥700 (HS)/¥1,200 (univ)/¥1,500 (adult). 7-7 Ueno Park, Taito-ku. Tel: 03-3828-5131. Open Tue-Sun 9:30am-5:30pm, closed Mon. Nearest stn: Ueno. www.nmwa.go.jp

      • Shibusawa Memorial Museum
        Shibusawa Eiichi and the Great Kanto Earthquake: Regarding Reconstruction. Various media. Until Sep 23, ¥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

      • Tokyo National Museum
        The Birth of Chinese Civilization. Various media. Until Sep 5, free (MS and under)/¥900 (HS)/¥1,200 (univ)/¥1,500 (adult). 13-9 Ueno Park, Taito-ku. Tel: 03-3822-1111. Open Tue-Sun 9:30am-5pm, closed Mon. Nearest stn: Ueno. www.tnm.jp

      • Tokyo Wonder Site, Hongo
        New Directions #2: Trans-Plex. Various media. Sep 3-26, free. 2-4-16 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku. Tel: 03-5689-5331. Open daily 11am-7pm. Nearest stn: Ochanomizu. www.tokyo-ws.org/hongo

    • Other Areas
      • Amuse Museum
        Blue Souls, An Art of Working Wear: Tsugaru Nanbu Sashiko—Kimono. Until Nov 7, 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

      • Edo-Tokyo Museum
        Big Bugs. Until Sep 5, ¥760 (HS and under, 65 and over)/¥1,210 (univ)/¥1,520 (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

      • Hara Museum of Contemporary Art
        Jae-Eun Choi. Forests of Aśoka. Photography. Sep 11-Dec 26, ¥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

      • Hiromart Gallery Tokyo
        Paddy Shaw. Variations on Mission X. Painting. Until Sep 26, free. 1-30-7 Sekiguchi, Bunkyo-ku. Tel: 03-6233-9836. Open Wed-Sat 1-7pm, closed Sun-Tue. Nearest stn: Edogawabashi or Waseda. www.hiromartgallery.com

      • Itabashi Art Museum
        Shokoku Kijin Den. Painting. Until Oct 11, ¥150 (elem, MS)/¥400 (HS, univ)/¥600 (univ). 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

      • Iwatate Folk Textile Museum
        Shibori: Textiles Bound with Thread. Until Oct 30, ¥300. 1-25-13 Jiyugaoka, Meguro-ku. Tel: 03-3718-2461. Open Thu-Sat 10am-5pm, closed Sun-Wed. Nearest stn: Jiyugaoka. www.iwatate-hiroko.com

      • Kawamura Memorial Museum of Art
        Barnett Newman: Dialogue Between Man and Work. Painting. Sep 4-Dec 12, ¥500 (HS and under)/¥1,300 (student, 70 and over)/¥1,500 (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

      • Kawasaki City Museum
        Kawasaki Through Paintings. Until Sep 5, free (MS and under)/¥200 (HS, univ, 65 and over)/¥500 (general). Sanosuke Sato, Poet. Various media. Until Oct 3, free. Michio Mado. One Poet’s 100-Year History. Painting, poetry. Until Oct 3, free (MS and under)/¥400 (HS, univ. 65 and over)/¥600 (general). 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
        Kishibu Shinsei. Shinano Almanac: Hometown Scenery. Until Sep 10, 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

      • Meguro Museum of Art, Tokyo
        Kurt Naef and Antonio Vitali: Color and Forms of Play. Until Sep 12, free (MS and under)/¥550 (MS, HS, 65 and over)/¥700 (general). 2-4-36 Meguro, Meguro-ku. Tel: 03-3714-1201. Open Tue-Sun 10am-6pm, closed Mon. Nearest stn: Meguro. www.mmat.jp

      • Mizuma Art Gallery
        Toru Ishii. Metropolitan Moment. Painting. Until Oct 2, free. 1-3-9 Kamimeguro, Meguro-ku. Tel: 03-3793-7931. Open Tue-Sat 11am-7pm, closed Sun-Mon. Nearest stn: Nakameguro. www.mizuma-art.co.jp

      • Museum of Contemporary Art, Tokyo
        Karigurashi no Arrietty x Yohei Taneda. Until Oct 3, free (MS and under)/¥250 (HS, 65 and over)/¥400 (univ)/¥500 (general). Garden for Children. Various media. Until Oct 3, free (elem and under)/¥600 (MS, HS)/¥800 (univ, 65 and over)/¥1,100 (general). 4-1-1 Miyoshi, Koto-ku. Open Tue-Sun 10am-8pm, closed Mon. Nearest stn: Kiyosumi-Shirakawa. www.mot-art-museum.jp

      • The Museum of Modern Art, Hayama
        The World of Chimei Hamada: Elegy and Humor in Prints and Sculptures. Until Sep 5, free (MS and under)/¥100 (HS)/¥500 (65 and over)/¥850 (univ, under 20)/¥1,000 (general). 2208-1 Isshiki, Hayama, Kanagawa. Tel: 046-875-2800. Open Tue-Sun 9:30am-5pm, closed Mon. Nearest stn: Zushi. www.moma.pref.kanagawa.jp

      • The Museum of Modern Art, Kamakura
        Kazuo Okazaki. Garden of Supplements. Installation. Sep 11-Nov 3, free (MS and under)/¥100 (HS)/¥400 (65 and over)/¥650 (univ, under 20)/¥800 (general). 2-1-53 Yukinoshita, Kamakura, Kanagawa. Tel: 0467-22-5000. Open Tue-Sun 9:30am-5pm, closed Mon. Nearest stn: Kamakura. www.moma.pref.kanagawa.jp

      • Museum of Modern Art, Saitama
        Swinging London, 50s-60s: Design and Culture Revolution. Until Sep 12, free (MS and under, 65 and over)/¥800 (HS)/¥1,000 (general). 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
        Doraemon’s Scientific Future. Until Sep 27, ¥600 (18 and under)/¥1,300 (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
        Beyond the Boundary in Asia. Various media. Until Sep 12, free (MS and under)/¥450 (HS, univ)/¥830 (adult). Japanese Who Crossed Over to America and the War Era. Until Apr 2011, 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
        Tableau Machine: Paintings and Models of Hiroshi Nakamura. Until Sep 5, free (MS and under, 75 and over)/¥300 (HS, univ)/¥500 (general). 1-36-16 Nukui, Nerima-ku. Tel: 03-3577-1821. Open Tue-Sun 10am-6pm, closed Mon. Nearest stn: Nakamurabashi. www.city.nerima.tokyo.jp/manabu/bunka/museum

      • Pola Museum of Art
        Mineral Colors, Myriad Images: Nihonga from the Collection. Until Sep 5, ¥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
        Kakuzo Tatehata. Atelier Time: From the Museum Collection. Sculpture. Until Sep 5, ¥100 (elem, MS, 65 and over)/¥150 (HS, univ)/¥200 (general). 1-2 Kinuta-koen, Setagaya-ku. Tel: 03-3415-6011. Open Tue-Sun 10Kakuzo am-6pm, closed Mon. Nearest stn: Yoga. www.setagayaartmuseum.or.jp

      • Sogo Museum of Art
        Origin of Ikebana Ikenobo. Various media. Sep 3-8, free (MS and under)/¥600 (general). 2-18-1 Takashima, Nishi-ku, Yokohama. Tel: 045-465-5515. Open daily 10am-8pm. Nearest stn: Yokohama. www2.sogo-gogo.com/common/museum

      • Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum
        Toshio Arimoto. A Celestial Music. Painting, sculpture. Until Sep 9, ¥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
        Nobuhiro Fukui. Asterism. Photography. Until Sep 4, 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
        Hayato Koga. Photography. Until Oct 3, 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

      • Urawa Art Museum
        Ryoji Arai. Museum of a Gap Nation. Illustration. Until Sep 5, ¥100 (elem, MS)/¥200 (HS, univ)/¥400 (general). 3F Urawa Century City, 2-5-1 Naka-cho, Urawa-ku, Saitama. Tel: 048-827-3215. Open Tue-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat-Sun 10am-8pm, closed Mon. Nearest stn: Urawa. www.uam.urawa.saitama.jp

      • Yokohama Museum of Art
        Masterpieces from the Pola Museum of Art: Impressionists and Ecole de Paris. Painting. Until Sep 4, free (elem and under)/¥400 (MS)/¥800 (HS, univ)/¥1,300 (adult). 3-4-1 Minatomirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama. Tel: 03-5777-8600. Open Sat-Thu 10am-6pm, Fri 10am-8pm. Nearest stn: Sakuragicho or Minato Mirai. www.yaf.or.jp/yma

  • Sports
    • ATHLETICS
      • Super Track and Field 2010
        Sep 19, 2pm. ¥1,500-¥3,500. Todoroki Stadium, Kanagawa Prefecture. Tel: 03-5974-1160.

    • AUTO RACING
      • Indy Japan 300 Mile
        Sep 19, noon. ¥2,000-¥19,000. Twin Ring Motegi, Tochigi Prefecture. Tel: 0285-640001.

    • BADMINTON
      • BWF Super Series/Yonex Open
        Sep 21-22, 10am; Sep 23, noon; Sep 24, 2pm; Sep 25-26, noon. ¥500-¥5,500. Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium, Sendagaya. Tel: 03-5474-2112/03-3481-2382.

    • BASEBALL
      • Central League
        • Yokohama BayStars vs. Yakult Swallows. Sep 3-5, 6pm. ¥1,800-¥6,500. Yokohama Stadium. Tel: 045-661-1251.
        • Yakult Swallows vs. Hiroshima Carp. Sep 7-9, 6pm. ¥1,500-¥4,500. Jingu Stadium, Gaienmae. Tel: 03-3404-8999/0570-029999.
        • Yokohama BayStars vs. Yomiuri Giants. Sep 7-9, 6pm. ¥1,800-¥6,500. Yokohama Stadium. Tel: 045-661-1251.
        • Yomiuri Giants vs. Hiroshima Carp. Sep 11, 6pm; Sep 12, 2pm. ¥1,500-¥4,500. Tokyo Dome, Korakuen. Tel: 0570-005106/03-5800-9999.
        • Yakult Swallows vs. Yomiuri Giants. Sep 14-16, 6pm. ¥1,500-¥4,500. Jingu Stadium, Gaienmae. Tel: 03-3404-8999/0570-029999.
        • Yokohama BayStars vs. Hanshin Tigers. Sep 14-16, 6pm. ¥1,800-¥6,500. Yokohama Stadium. Tel: 045-661-1251.
        • Yakult Swallows vs. Chunichi Dragons. Sep 18-20, 6pm. ¥1,500-¥4,500. Jingu Stadium, Gaienmae. Tel: 03-3404-8999/0570-029999.
        • Yokohama BayStars vs. Hiroshima Carp. Sep 18-20, 2pm. ¥1,800-¥6,500. Yokohama Stadium. Tel: 045-661-1251.
        • Yomiuri Giants vs. Yokohama BayStars. Sep 21-22, 6pm; Sep 23, 2pm. ¥1,500-¥4,500. Tokyo Dome, Korakuen. Tel: 0570-005106/03-5800-9999.
      • Pacific League
        • Chiba Lotte Marines vs. Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters. Sep 3, 6:15pm; Sep 4, 2pm; Sep 5, 1pm. ¥2,500-¥4,500. Chiba Marine Stadium, Makuhari. Tel: 03-5682-6341.
        • Seibu Lions vs. Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters. Sep 7-9, 6pm. ¥800-¥22,000. Seibu Dome, Tokorozawa. Tel: 04-2925-1151.
        • Seibu Lions vs. Chiba Lotte Marines. Sep 10, 6pm; Sep 11, 2pm; Sep 12, 1pm. ¥800-¥22,000. Seibu Dome, Tokorozawa. Tel: 04-2925-1151.
        • Chiba Lotte Marines vs. Fukuoka Softbank Hawks. Sep 14-16, 6:15pm. ¥2,500-¥4,500. Chiba Marine Stadium, Makuhari. Tel: 03-5682-6341.
        • Seibu Lions vs. Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles. Sep 23, 6pm. ¥800-¥22,000. Seibu Dome, Tokorozawa. Tel: 04-2925-1151.
    • BASKETBALL
      • Japan Basketball League
        • Hitachi Rockers vs. Link Tochigi Brex. Sep 17, 7:15pm; Sep 18, 4pm. ¥1,000-¥5,000. Yoyogi National Gymnasium. Tel: 03-5468-5015/03-3498-9999.
        • Toyota Motor Albark vs. Panasonic Trians. Sep 24, 7pm. ¥1,000-¥5,500. Komazawa Olympic Park. Tel: 03-5468-5015/03-3498-9999.
        • Toshiba Brave Thunders vs. Hitachi SunRockers. Sep 24, 7pm. ¥1,000-¥5,500. Yokohama National Gymnasium. Tel: 045-534-6135/0570-029999.
        • Toyota Motor vs. Panasonic Trians. Sep 25, 5pm. ¥1,000-¥5,500. Waseda University. Tel: 03-5468-5015/03-3498-9999.
        • Toshiba Brave Thunders vs. Hitachi SunRockers. Sep 26, 2pm. ¥1,000-¥5,500. Todoroki Arena, Kawasaki. Tel: 045-534-6135/0570-029999.
      • Legend Ultimate Basketball Championship
        Grand Championship. Aug 29, 3pm, ¥3,000-¥6,000. Studio Coast, Shin-Kiba. Tel: 03-5534-2525.

    • FIGURE SKATING
      • Japan Open
        Japan vs. North America vs. Europe. Oct 2, 1pm. ¥4,000-¥19,000. Saitama Super Arena. Tel: 03-3435-7000.

    • GOLF
      • JLPGA
        Japan Women’s Open. Sep 30-Oct 3, 8am. ¥1,000-¥5,000. Ohtone Country Club East Course, Ibaraki Prefecture. Tel: 0297-351344/03-3566-0003.

      • JGTO
        • FujiSankei Classic. Until Sep 5, 8am. ¥2,500-¥4,000. Fujizakura Country Club, Yamanashi Prefecture. Tel: 03-5500-8253/0555-732211.
        • Canon Open. Oct 7-10, 8am. ¥2,000 (adv). Totsuka Country Club, Kanagawa Prefecture. Tel: 045-351-1241.
        • Bridgestone Open. Oct 21-24, 8am. Sodegaura Course, Sodegaura Country Club, Chiba Prefecture. Tel: 043-291-1111.
    • JUDO
      • World Championships
        Sep 9-13, 10am. ¥900-¥4,800. Yoyogi National Gymnasium. Tel: 03-3818-4430.

    • MOTORCYCLE RACING
      • Moto GP
        Japan Grand Prix. Oct 1-3. ¥4,500-¥16,000. Twin Ring Motegi, Tochigi Prefecture. Tel: 0285-640080.

    • SOCCER
      • J. League, Division 1
        • Omiya Ardija vs. Shimizu S-Pulse. Sep 11, 3pm. ¥2,000-¥5,000. NACK5 Stadium, Omiya. Tel: 048-644-7950.
        • Kawasaki Frontale vs. Yokohama F. Marinos. Sep 11, 4pm. ¥1,500-¥6,000. Todoroki Stadium, Kawasaki. Tel: 044-739-6070.
        • Kashima Antlers vs. Vegalta Sendai. Sep 11, 7pm. ¥1,500-¥6,000. Kashima Stadium. Tel: 0299-846863.
        • FC Tokyo vs. Urawa Reds. Sep 12, 7pm. ¥1,600-¥6,000. Ajinomoto Stadium, Tobitakyu. Tel: 042-342-8950.
        • Kashima Antlers vs. Omiya Ardija. Sep 18, 3pm. ¥1,500-¥6,000. Kashima Stadium. Tel: 0299-846863.
        • Urawa Reds vs. Shimizu S-Pulse. Sep 18, 4pm. ¥2,000-¥4,500. Saitama Stadium. Tel: 0570-020073.
        • Shonan Bellmare vs. Kawasaki Frontale. Sep 18, 7pm. ¥1,500-¥6,000. Hiratsuka Stadium. Tel: 0463-251211.
        • FC Tokyo vs. Omiya Ardija. Sep 25, 1pm. ¥1,600-¥6,000. Ajinomoto Stadium, Tobitakyu. Tel: 042-342-8950.
        • Urawa Reds vs. Albirex Niigata. Sep 25, 4pm. ¥2,000-¥4,500. Saitama Stadium. Tel: 0570-020073.
        • Kawasaki Frontale vs. Gamba Osaka. Sep 25, 7pm. ¥1,500-¥6,000. Todoroki Stadium, Kawasaki. Tel: 044-739-6070.
        • Yokohama F. Marinos vs. Vegalta Sendai. Sep 25, 7pm. ¥1,900-¥4,500. Nissan Stadium, Shin-Yokohama. Tel: 045-277-2307.
    • Nabisco Cup
      • Quarterfinals, second leg
        Kawasaki Frontale vs. Kashima Antlers. Sep 8, 7pm. ¥1,500-¥6,000. Todoroki Stadium, Kawasaki. Tel: 044-739-6070.

    • SUMO
      • Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament
        Sep 12-26, 9am. ¥2,100-¥14,300. Ryogoku Kokugikan. Tel: 0570-029310.

      • Chiyotaikai Retirement Ceremony
        Oct 2, 11am. ¥3,000-¥11,250. Ryogoku Kokugikan. Tel: 03-3409-4388.

      • Asashoryu Retirement Ceremony
        Oct 3, 11am. ¥3,000-¥11,250. Ryogoku Kokugikan. Tel: 03-5909-8901.

    • SWIMMING
      • World Cup
        Oct 20-21, 7pm. ¥3,000-¥5,000. Tatsumi International Swimming Center. Tel: 03-6229-2963.

    • TENNIS
      • Toray Pan Pacific Open
        Sep 24-Oct 2. ¥3,000-¥10,000. Ariake Colosseum. Tel: 03-5229-0550.

      • Rakuten Japan Open
        Oct 4-10. ¥2,000-¥25,000. Ariake Colosseum. Tel: 03-3481-2511.

  • Festivals
    • Festival Brasil 2010
      5th edition of the Brazil Day romp features music by Kid Abelha and Kazufumi Miyazawa, plus a beauty contest, DJs, and food and drink stalls. Sep 4-5, 11am-6pm, free. Yoyogi Park. Nearest stn: Harajuku. www.festivalbrasil.jp

    • Ninomiya Jinja Shoga Matsuri
      Ginger-themed festival features parades, children performing music and kabuki, plus plenty of stalls selling those tasty tubers. Sep 8, 4pm; Sep 9, 10am, free. Ninomiya Jinja. Nearest stn: Higashi Akiruno. Tel: 042-558-5636.

    • Sri Lanka Festival 2010
      Annual celebration of Sri Lankan culture features traditional music and dance, plus markets and food stalls. Sep 11-12, 10am-7pm, free. Yoyogi Park. Nearest stn: Harajuku. www.lankaembassy.jp

    • Dara Dara Matsuri
      One of Japan’s longest festivals, running for 11 days; the mikoshi parade on the 19th is a particular highlight. Sep 11-21, 9am-5pm, free. Shibadai Jingu. Nearest stn: Hamamatsucho. Tel: 03-3431-4802.

    • Hagi Matsuri
      Hagi (Japanese clover) garden and displays. Sep 11-Oct 3, 9am-5pm, ¥150 (adults & MS)/¥70 (over 65). Mukojima Hyakka Garden. Nearest stn: Higashi Mukojima. Tel: 03-3611-8705.

    • Ark Hills Autumn Festival 2010
      Music and food stalls from Ark Hills restaurants, plus performances in the square. Sep 18-19, various times, free. Ark Karajan Place, Akasaka. Nearest stn: Tameike-Sanno. Tel: 03-6406-6663.

    • Nezu Gongen Matsuri
      One of Edo’s biggest festivals, including a traditional play performance. Sep 18-19, 9am-4pm, free. Nezu Gongen Shrine. Nearest stn: Todaimae. Tel: 03-3822-0753.

    • Otsukimi Take Toro Matsuri
      600 bamboo lanterns lit to mark the tsukimi moon-viewing festival. Sep 22, 5-8pm, free. Yokomizoyashiki, Misono Park. Nearest stn: Tsurumi. Tel: 045-574-1987.

  • Forums & Expos
    • Tokyo Girls Collection 2010
      11th edition of the fashion mega-event introducing “real Japanese clothes.” Sep 4, 2:30pm, ¥5,500 (general)/¥7,500 (reserved seats). Saitama Super Arena. Nearest stn: Saitama-Shintoshin. Tel: Kyodo Tokyo 03-3498-9999. http://tgc.st/10AW/whats_en

    • 48th Amusement Machine Show
      Showcase of game machines, rides and amusement-related goods. Sep 11, 10am-5pm, ¥700 (adv)/¥1,000 (door). Makuhari Messe, Chiba. Nearest stn: Kaihin-Makuhari. Tel: 03-5777-8600. www.am-show.jp/english.html

    • Girls Award 2010 Autumn/Winter
      Fashion show in which over 50 models show off various brands. Sep 18, 3pm, ¥4,500/¥7,500 (fixed seat). Yoyogi National Gymnasium. Nearest stn: Harajuku. Tel: 0180-993-122.

    • Tokyo Game Show 2010
      Konami, Sega, Microsoft and others show off their latest products at this annual gaming jamboree. Sep 18-19, 10am-5pm, free (ES and under)/¥1,000 (adv)/¥1,300 (door). Makuhari Messe, Chiba. Nearest stn: Kaihin-Makuhari. http://expo.nikkeibp.co.jp/tgs/2010/en/

  • Bazaars & Markets
    • Mottainai Flea Market
      Every weekend, vendor registration from 11:30am, market 1-3pm. Sep 5, Ohi Racecourse, Shinagawa; Sep 12, Ariake Coliseum (Mottainai Girls Market); Sep 12, Prism Hall, Yaoji (Kids Flea Market). www.mottainai.info/fleama

    • Umi no Koen Flea Market
      Every third Sunday of the month. 10am-4pm. Umi no Koen, Yokohama. Nearest stn: Hakkeijima. Tel: 03-3226-6800.

    • Best Flea Market
      Every second Sun (subject to change), 10am-4pm, Tokyo International Forum, Yurakucho. Nearest stn: Yurakucho. www.recycler.org

    • Hanazono Shrine Market
      Every Sun, 8am-4pm. Nearest stn: Shinjuku-Sanchome. Tel: 03-3200-3093. 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, 9am-4pm. Tokyo International Forum, Yurakucho. Nearest stn: Yurakucho. Tel: 03-6407-6011.

    • 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. Nearest stn: Kudanshita or Ichigaya. Tel: 03-3261-8326. www.yasukuni.or.jp

    • Fudaten Jinja
      Every second Sunday of the month. Nearest stn: Chofu. www.fudatenjin.or.jp

  • Community
    • Fifth Sunday Fiction
      • The Pirates of Tokyo Bay
        Auditions for the Kanto area’s newest comedy group. Sep 26, 6-8:30pm, free. Location TBA. Email: mtstaffa@gmail.com (Mike).

      • Green Mondays
        Presentations on sustainability, clean technology and alternative energy. Every fourth Monday, 7-10:15pm. TeTes, Nishi-Azabu. Nearest stn: Roppongi. See www.greenmondays.ning.com for details.

      • Open Mike Night
        Try out your new material with the Tokyo Comedy Store. Every first Tuesday, 8pm, free. Ben’s Cafe, Takadanobaba. Nearest stn: Takadanobaba. www.tokyocomedy.com/open_mike_night

      • 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. The Pink Cow,Shibuya. Tel: 03-3406-5597. www.drsketchytokyo.com

      • Tokyo Wine Tasting Meetup Group
        Learn about wines and make new friends in an international atmosphere while enjoying gourmet food. Every last Saturday, from 7pm. Restaurant venue changes monthly. Email frenchwinefriends@hotmail.com or see www.wine.meetup.com/715

      • College Women’s Association of Japan
        Monthly luncheons for English-speaking women in Japan to pursue special interests and volunteer opportunities. Email membership@cwaj.org or visit www.cwaj.org.

      • IMHPJ Monthly Breakfast Meeting
        International Mental Health Professionals welcomes people working in the field to participate. 2nd Friday every month, 8:30am, free (attendees pay for their own meal). Contact directly for location. Nearest stn: Shibuya. Reserve at info@imhpj.org.

  • Learning
    • JMEC Information Session
      Find out more about the Japan Market Expansion Competition. Sep 16, 7:30-9pm, free. Mita Hall Room 502, Temple University. Nearest stn: Shirokane-Takanawa. www.jmec.gr.jp

    • 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 Wed, 7-9pm, ¥1,000. Real Dear, Mita. Tel: 03-6276-6221. Nearest stn: Hatagaya. www.tokyocomedy.com

    • Cosmos Club Japanese Lessons
      Group of volunteers offer basic Japanese lessons for foreigners. Every Wed, 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. http://benscafe.com/en/

    • Freelancing in Tokyo
      Network, eat, drink, and introduce yourself or your company. Every third Thursday, time TBA, ¥2,000. Kimono Wine Bar, Minami-Aoyama. RSVP to lauren@kimonowinebar.com. Tel: 03-6438-1685. Nearest stn: Nogizaka. www.freelancingintokyo.com

    • OTHER EVENTS 
      • Magic Show
        Local aspiring magicians pull off their best tricks. Oct 2, 2:30pm, free. Za Koenji Public Theatre. Tel: 03-5382-0614.

      • Pink Ribbon Festival
        Breast cancer awareness event, centering on a march through the streets of Tokyo. Oct 3, 9:30am (11km) & 10:30am (6km). Participation in march: ¥500 (ES&HS, adv)/¥800 (ES & HS, door)/¥1,000 (adv)/¥1,500 (door). Tokyo Midtown, Roppongi. Nearest stn: Roppongi. Tel: 0120-711-951.

  • Film
    • The 3rd Old Town Taito International Comedy Film Festival
      Chuckle-inducing movies from around the world, screened in the birthplace of Japanese comedy. Sep 16-20, various times, ¥1,300 (adv)/¥1,500 (door). Various venues in Taito-ku. www.shitacome.jp/2010/e/

    • Latin Beat Film Festival 2010
      Featuring 15 recent films from Latin America, including the star-studded omnibus Revolución. Shinjuku Wald 9, Sep 16-23, price TBA. Tel: 03-5369-4955. Nearest stn: Shinjuku; Yokohama Burg 13, Oct 8-11, price TBA. Tel: 045-222-6222. Nearest stn: Sakuragicho. www.hispanicbeatfilmfestival.com

    • Screening for Akira Kurosawa Centenary Exhibitions
      Screenings of some of the director’s finest films, including Rashomon and Ran. Sep 25-Oct 8, various times, ¥1,000 (over 60, MS & under)/¥1,300 (student)/¥1,300 (adult, adv)/¥1,500 (adult, door). Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Photography, Ebisu. Tel: 03-3280-0099.