Best Things to Do in Tokyo – August 2025

  • KFC Japan Launches “Melty Tsukimi” Egg Burgers with Triple-Egg Treat

    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…


  • Taiwan Faasai 2025 Brings A Three-day Taiwan Night Market to Ueno Park

    Taiwan Faasai 2025 Brings A Three-day Taiwan Night Market to Ueno Park

    A big slice of Taiwan is coming to central Tokyo. Taiwan Faasai 2025 will turn Ueno Park’s Fountain Square into a lively night market for three days, from Friday, August 29 to Sunday, August 31, 2025. Expect street food, stage shows, games, and a market full of Taiwan goods. Hours are 11:00–21:00 (Sunday until 20:00).…


  • Taste of Britain in Nihombashi: “British Fair 2025” at Mitsukoshi

    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…


  • “Reverb Time 60”, An Exhibition by World-Renowned Sculptor Matthew Monahan And Young Artist Kurotaki Aiku

    “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…


  • Summer Night Museum 2025 — Tokyo’s Museums Glow After Dark

    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…


  • 60th Anniversary Gachagacha Exhibition

    60th Anniversary Gachagacha Exhibition

    From July 26 to August 15, 2025, step into a miniature universe at the 60th Anniversary Gachagacha Exhibition, held on the 7th floor of the Marunouchi Building Hall. This special exhibition marks six decades since capsule toys—popularly known as “gacha gacha”—arrived in Japan, and it presents a vibrant journey through their cultural evolution. A Celebration…


  • Architect Hiroshi Naito— Notebooks and Sketches

    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…


  • Masterpieces on Paper: Swedish National Museum’s Drawing Collection Exhibition at Tokyo’s National Museum of Western Art

    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…


  • Photographer Luigi Ghiri’s First Solo Museum Exhibition in Asia

    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…


  • A Renewal of Passion: The Impact of Van Gogh

    A Renewal of Passion: The Impact of Van Gogh

    The Pola Museum of Art in Hakone, Japan, is hosting its inaugural exhibition dedicated to Vincent van Gogh, titled A Renewal of Passion: The Impact of Van Gogh. Running from May 31 to November 30, 2025, this exhibition delves into the profound influence of Van Gogh’s art on both past and contemporary creators. Van Gogh’s…


  • Design Ah! Exhibition Neo

    Design Ah! Exhibition Neo

    From April 18 to September 23, 2025, the “Design Ah! Exhibition Neo” is captivating visitors at Tokyo Node in Toranomon Hills. This immersive exhibition, inspired by NHK E-Tele’s educational program “Design Ah! Neo,” invites attendees to explore the design behind everyday actions like walking, eating, sitting, and holding. Experience Design Through Action Unlike previous exhibitions…


  • Discover the “School Life of the Peanuts Gang” at Snoopy Museum Tokyo

    Discover the “School Life of the Peanuts Gang” at Snoopy Museum Tokyo

    Snoopy Museum Tokyo, located in Machida, is currently hosting a delightful exhibition titled “School Life of the Peanuts Gang”, running from March 8 to August 31, 2025. This exhibition offers a nostalgic journey through the everyday school experiences of Charlie Brown, Sally, Snoopy, and their friends. What to Expect The exhibition features 45 original Peanuts…