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9 best art exhibitions in Tokyo right now
What's on right now at Tokyo's most popular art museums and galleries
Culture
The best of Tokyo culture – art, music, theatre, film, TV and more
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5 best art day trips from Tokyo
These destinations for art and museum lovers are less than two hours from Tokyo, with art by Yayoi Kusama and Rothko
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Best public art sculptures in Tokyo
Get out of the museum – Tokyo has plenty of artworks that are free to see out in the open
Attractions
How to buy tickets to Tokyo's most popular museums and attractions
How to get tickets for Tokyo's most hyped museums and attractions such as the Ghibli Museum, Yayoi Kusama Museum, teamLab Planets and Tokyo Disney Resort
Museums
11 most mind-blowing art installations at the new teamLab Borderless in Azabudai Hills
What it’s like to walk through the new teamLab Borderless digital art museum in Tokyo, featuring new and improved works
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New and upcoming
Things to do
Roppongi Art Night 2024 to feature 40 artworks and programmes over three days
Tokyo's coolest art festival is taking over the last weekend of September with stunning installations and experiential art
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The Great Wave by Hokusai fetched USD889,500 at a New York auction
This early print impression from the 1830s is part of ukiyo-e master Katsushika Hokusai’s ‘36 Views of Mount Fuji’ series
Things to do
Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo’s Sea of Clouds installation features a magical full moon
This garden light-up recreates a natural phenomena in the city, complete with a projection of a full moon
Most popular art events right now
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Pokemon × Kogei: Playful Encounters of Pokémon and Japanese Craft
An embodiment of modern Japanese pop culture meets the traditional crafts in this unabashedly fun exhibition. In roughly 80 works, all created for this...
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Hello Kitty Exhibition: As I Change, So Does She
This large-scale, super kawaii Hello Kitty exhibition traces the icon's evolution through the decades
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Louise Bourgeois: I Have Been to Hell and Back. And Let Me Tell You, It Was Wonderful
French-born artist Louise Bourgeois (1911-2010) has long loomed large over Roppongi Hills: her outdoor sculpture of a gigantic spider, named...
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Galaxy & teamLab: Catching and Collecting in the Sea of Life
In teamLab's new pop-up exhibition in collaboration with the Galaxy store in Harajuku, the digital art collective's enchanted forest has been transformed...
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The best art in Tokyo
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Best art museums in Tokyo
Our picks for the best art museums in Tokyo, from traditional Japanese paintings to Renaissance classics and contemporary works
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Best contemporary art galleries in Tokyo
Art in Tokyo extends beyond the museums. Find art by established and up-and-coming artists at these influential galleries
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The top spots to see graffiti and street art in Tokyo
From back-alley walls to building facades, these outdoor spots feature the city’s best street art and graffiti
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The best of Yokohama art scene
The top galleries, art venues and exhibitions spaces you should not miss in Yokohama
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Best public art sculptures in Tokyo
Besides Tokyo's art museums and galleries, the city also boasts many art pieces that are free to see out in the open
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Best things to do in Tokyo for photography lovers
Want to find some photographic inspiration while you’re in Tokyo? Put these galleries, museum, speciality shops and darkroom on your list
Film & TV
Film
Best Japanese movies and series with English subtitles on Netflix
Binge-worthy, locally produced titles to add to your watch list
Film
The best documentaries about Japanese food
Learn about the history, flavours and techniques of Japanese cooking with Anthony Bourdain, David Chang, Niki Nakayama, Jiro Ono and more
The best of the Tokyo music scene
Music
Best live music venues in Tokyo
Tokyo has one of the most exciting local music scenes in the world, with top-notch talents on display any night of the week
Music
Best jazz bars in Tokyo
Tokyo is Asia's jazz capital, with great shows taking place daily in tiny bars and mega-clubs
Nightlife
Best music bars in Tokyo
A laidback drinking experience, music bars are known for their curated playlists and extensive vinyl collections