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“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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Super Track and Field 2010
Sep 19, 2pm. ¥1,500-¥3,500. Todoroki Stadium, Kanagawa Prefecture. Tel: 03-5974-1160.
Indy Japan 300 Mile
Sep 19, noon. ¥2,000-¥19,000. Twin Ring Motegi, Tochigi Prefecture. Tel: 0285-640001.
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.
Legend Ultimate Basketball Championship
Grand Championship. Aug 29, 3pm, ¥3,000-¥6,000. Studio Coast, Shin-Kiba. Tel: 03-5534-2525.
Japan Open
Japan vs. North America vs. Europe. Oct 2, 1pm. ¥4,000-¥19,000. Saitama Super Arena. Tel: 03-3435-7000.
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.
World Championships
Sep 9-13, 10am. ¥900-¥4,800. Yoyogi National Gymnasium. Tel: 03-3818-4430.
Moto GP
Japan Grand Prix. Oct 1-3. ¥4,500-¥16,000. Twin Ring Motegi, Tochigi Prefecture. Tel: 0285-640080.
Quarterfinals, second leg
Kawasaki Frontale vs. Kashima Antlers. Sep 8, 7pm. ¥1,500-¥6,000. Todoroki Stadium, Kawasaki. Tel: 044-739-6070.
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.
World Cup
Oct 20-21, 7pm. ¥3,000-¥5,000. Tatsumi International Swimming Center. Tel: 03-6229-2963.
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.
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.
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/
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
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.
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
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.
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.