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Kamihaku in Tokyo Vol.11
Kamihaku (紙博) — the big paper & illustration fair run by Tegamisha — is coming back to Tokyo. The event gathers makers of postcards, masking tape, stamps, notebooks and other paper goods from Japan and overseas. What to expect Over 150 creators will show and sell original stationery, prints and handmade paper goods. There will…
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France Restaurant Week 2025 — What to Know and How to Join
France Restaurant Week (Diners Club / France Restaurant Week in Japan) is the annual chance to try special French prix-fixe menus at many Tokyo restaurants without paying full regular prices. It runs across Japan and draws both famous tables and smaller brasseries to the same prix-fixe format. Dates and price tiers This year’s Japan festival…
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Karimoku × NUNO — “Yarn and Fabric Making” opens at Karimoku Commons Tokyo
Karimoku and textile studio NUNO open a new exhibition at Karimoku Commons Tokyo. The show runs September 6 – October 11, 2025 and is free to enter. The exhibition traces how raw materials become yarn and then cloth. You’ll see the design thinking and production steps behind NUNO’s fabrics — from fibres to finished textiles.…
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McDonald’s Japan Unveils ‘Tsukimi’ Menu with 8 New Items for a Limited Time
McDonald’s Japan is rolling out a rich and fun “Tsukimi” (moon-viewing) menu that blends tradition with bold new flavours—starting September 3, 2025—just in time for the cosy autumn season. The menu includes eight delightful items, five of which are totally new: Everything will be available across Japan—perfect for enjoying from dawn to dusk under the…
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Tokyo’s Starbucks Brings Back the Irresistible Chocolate Mousse Latte This Fall
A beloved favourite is making a comeback at Tokyo Starbucks this fall. The Chocolate Mousse Latte, first introduced in autumn 2023 and a big hit again in 2024, returns starting September 3, 2025 — but only for a limited time. This drink is more than just a latte. It features a soft, fluffy layer of…
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Autumn in a Cup: Starbucks Japan’s New Hojicha “Roasted Sweet Potato Mousse Tea Latte” Debuts in Tokyo
Starting September 3, 2025, Starbucks Japan will introduce a limited-time fall drink that combines comforting flavours in a fun, dessert-like latte. The “Hojicha Roasted Sweet Potato Mousse Tea Latte” blends hojicha (roasted green tea) and creamy milk with a smooth roasted sweet potato sauce, giving you delightful bits of sweet potato in every sip. It’s…
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KFC Japan Launches “Melty Tsukimi” Egg Burgers with Triple-Egg Treat
As autumn approaches, KFC Japan is celebrating the beloved Tsukimi (moon-viewing) season with a brand-new “Melty Tsukimi” (とろ～り月見) menu. This exciting release brings egg lovers five tasty treats starting August 27, 2025, with a special early preview available from August 20 at seven select stores. What’s on the menu? KFC is doubling down on the…
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Discover Haroshi’s “ABACO” Exhibition at Nanzuka Underground
Tokyo’s vibrant art scene welcomes a new exhibition by renowned artist Haroshi. Titled “ABACO,” this solo show opens on September 12, 2025, at Nanzuka Underground in Harajuku. It marks Haroshi’s third solo exhibition at the gallery, following “GUZO” (2017) and “I versus I” (2021). Known for transforming discarded skateboards into intricate sculptures, Haroshi continues his…
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Celebrate 75 Years of Peanuts at the Snoopy Museum Tokyo
This fall, immerse yourself in the world of Peanuts at the Snoopy Museum Tokyo’s special exhibition, Snoopy: A Dog Who Became a Friend Around the World. Opening on September 6, 2025, this exhibition marks the 75th anniversary of Charles M. Schulz’s beloved comic strip. It runs until March 1, 2026, offering fans ample time to…
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Van Gogh’s Home: The Van Gogh Museum. The Painter’s Legacy, the Family Collection, the Ongoing Story
From September 12 to December 21, 2025, the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum presents Van Gogh’s Home: The Van Gogh Museum. The Painter’s Legacy, the Family Collection, the Ongoing Story. This exhibition offers a rare glimpse into how Vincent van Gogh’s art was preserved and celebrated by his family after his death in 1890. A Family’s…
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Nike Harajuku to Reopen This September at “Harajuku Quest” — A Fresh Start for Tokyo’s Beloved Flagship
A Storied Beginning: From the Original Flagship to Today Nike first launched its Tokyo flagship in Harajuku in 2009, known as the “NIKE Flagship Store Harajuku.” Interior design by renowned Wonderwall, led by Masamichi Katayama, made it iconic, featuring eye-catching installations like a chandelier made from marathon bibs and a “FOOTWEAR WALL” featuring 1,600 shoe…
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Nike × LEGO Bring Two New “Slam Dunk” & “Dunk Trickshot” Sets to Japan
Nike and LEGO are back with two play-ready sets built for hoops lovers and sneaker fans. Both arrive in Japan on Monday, September 1, 2025. Here’s what to know—and where to buy in Tokyo. Key Specs at A Glance Nike Dunk Trickshot (43021)This compact set has 454 pieces. It centers on a red/white Nike Dunk…
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Taste of Britain in Nihombashi: “British Fair 2025” at Mitsukoshi
Summer in Tokyo just got a crisp, tea-scented twist. Nihombashi Mitsukoshi is bringing the best of Britain to the city with “British Fair 2025” — a two-part event packed with afternoon-tea treats, iconic British brands, and a pop-up pub experience. If you love tea, scones, or British-style sweets and goods, this is a perfect city-day…
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“Reverb Time 60”, An Exhibition by World-Renowned Sculptor Matthew Monahan And Young Artist Kurotaki Aiku
An exciting new exhibition just opened in Tokyo, blending bold artistry with thoughtful exploration. “Reverb Time 60” brings together two striking talents—Matthew Monahan, a world-renowned sculptor from Los Angeles, and Kurotaki Aiku (黒瀧藍玖), a young multidisciplinary creator based in Tokyo. Sold-out Opening The show will launch on August 16, 2025, at SOM GALLERY in Nihonbashi…
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Summer Night Museum 2025 — Tokyo’s Museums Glow After Dark
Discover late-night art, cool crowds, and easy summer evenings across Tokyo’s top museums. Tokyo’s museums are staying open late this summer for Summer Night Museum 2025. Several major venues will welcome visitors on select evenings so you can see art after work or under the city lights. This is an easy, fun way to enjoy…
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ICE AGE – Discover the World 40,000 Years in the Past — A Rare Exhibition at National Museum of Nature and Science
A new summer exhibition at the National Museum of Nature and Science (Kahaku) in Ueno takes you back 40,000 years to the last glacial period. The show runs July 12–October 13, 2025, and presents life during a colder world — from mammoths and giant deer to the humans who lived then. The headline draw is…
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Architect Hiroshi Naito— Notebooks and Sketches
Discover the innovative mind of renowned architect Hiroshi Naito in his latest exhibition, “Notebooks and Sketches,” now open at Kioi Seido in Tokyo. Running from July 1 to September 30, 2025, this free exhibition offers a rare glimpse into Naito’s creative process over the past four decades. ✍️ What to Expect The exhibition is divided…
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Initial D’s 30th Anniversary Ignites Tokyo & Fuji Speedway Events
Legendary manga Initial D is celebrating its 30th anniversary in full throttle—from Tokyo’s Shibuya Station to the iconic Fuji Speedway. Initial D 30th Anniversary Advertisement at Shibuya Station Tokyo’s underground at Shibuya Station is celebrating Initial D. From June 9–15, 2025, a massive 22‑meter ad wraps the Dogenzaka Happy Board. Seven major Japanese automakers—Suzuki, Subaru, Toyota, Nissan, Honda,…
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Masterpieces on Paper: Swedish National Museum’s Drawing Collection Exhibition at Tokyo’s National Museum of Western Art
This summer, Tokyo’s National Museum of Western Art in Ueno will host a remarkable exhibition titled “Renaissance to the Baroque: Master Drawings from the National Museum, Stockholm.” Running from July 1 to September 28, 2025, the exhibition offers a rare opportunity to view a curated selection of masterful drawings by renowned European artists. The exhibition…
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Photographer Luigi Ghiri’s First Solo Museum Exhibition in Asia
In 2025, the Tokyo Photographic Art Museum (TOP Museum) marks its 30th anniversary with a series of compelling exhibitions that delve into the evolution of photography and moving images. Among these, the standout is Luigi Ghirri: Infinite Landscapes, the first major museum exhibition in Asia dedicated to the renowned Italian photographer. Luigi Ghirri: Infinite Landscapes…