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Tabaimo: National Treasure

17 Jul – 30 Aug · 中央区

An exhibition by contemporary artist Tabaimo. All 500 illustrations created for the serialized newspaper version of the novel "National Treasure" (201...

MIDTOWN SUMMER 2026

17 Jul – 30 Aug · 港区

Experience the summer atmosphere in the heart of the city at Tokyo Midtown's annual summer event. The 2026 theme is "Enjoying Summer Vacation as anAdu...

Sunshine Aquarium Refreshing Summer Festival 2026

17 Jul – 30 Aug · 豊島区

An exciting summer event at Sunshine Aquarium to beat the heat. Enjoy the special version of the traditional sea lion performance titled "Sea Lion Spl...

Tabaimo Kokuho

17 Jul – 30 Aug

Dockside Beer Garden 'Saru BEER' Aboard a Moored Ship

17 Jul – 30 Aug · 港区

This summer, the dockside beer garden 'Saru BEER' returns, offering drinks aboard a stationary ship!

MIDTOWN SUMMER 2026

17 Jul – 30 Aug · 港区

Experience a 'grown-up summer break' and rediscover your playful side at MIDTOWN SUMMER 2026. Enjoy the vibrant city summer under colorful garden para...

Walking Through Edo’s Summer - Change Morning Glories and Wind C...

14 Jul – 30 Aug

A summer-only event at Jindai Botanical Park where you can experience Edo horticultural culture. The park features a corridor of morning glories and w...

Recommended Books for Children 2024-2025 Children's Welfare Cult...

14 Jul – 30 Aug · 台東区

An exhibition featuring 77 recommended picture books and children's books selected by the Children and Families Agency's Children's Welfare Council (4...

Great Insects Exhibition at Tokyo Skytree Town ~Friends with Bug...

11 Jul – 30 Aug · 墨田区

Experience live beetles and stag beetles directly in the Forest of Interactions, and see rare insects from around the world, including the Hercules be...

Yamaguchi Kayo: A Retrospective

11 Jul – 30 Aug

Yamaguchi Kayo (1899–1984) attended Kyoto City Specialized School for Painting while studying under Nishimura Goun (1877–1938). He became known mainly...

The World of Ukiyo-e Cats: Purrfectly Curled up Neko

11 Jul – 30 Aug

Cats purr with contentment, curl up into a ball to sleep, and in the next instant become skilled hunters chasing mice. They rub against you affectiona...

Kirana Summer Resort Experience

11 Jul – 30 Aug · 江東区

A summer-only event held at Kirana Garden Toyosu, a complex with outdoor leisure areas and restaurants. During the 'Kirana Resort Yukata Night,' visit...

Summer Spicy Curry Grand Prix 2026

10 Jul – 30 Aug · 港区

An annual gourmet event featuring spicy dishes to beat the summer heat. In 2026, enjoy a variety of menu options ranging from mild level 1 to blazing...

Toy Story 5 OH MY CAFE in Tokyo Shinjuku

10 Jul – 30 Aug · 新宿区

A themed cafe celebrating the latest Toy Story animation film is open temporarily in Tokyo, Aichi, Osaka, and Miyagi. Enjoy colorful, photo-worthy dis...

Feast for the Eyes: Tableware from the Momoyama to Edo Periods

8 Jul – 30 Aug · 港区

This exhibition focuses on ceramic tableware popular in Japan from the Momoyama to Edo periods. It showcases a variety of vessels such as large plates...

A Feast for the Eyes: Tableware

8 Jul – 30 Aug

*For conservation reasons, the display will be changed during the exhibition period.

Live Planetarium Explanation: 'Starry Sky Adventure Quiz! 2026'

7 Jul – 30 Aug

An original program with live commentary by staff. The theme changes with the seasons, and this time it's a quiz. Audience members answer questions us...

Subway Museum 40th Anniversary Celebration

7 Jul – 30 Aug · 江戸川区

To mark the 40th anniversary of the Subway Museum, a special event will be held featuring commemorative train cards, limited-edition merchandise, a ph...

Special Summer Exhibition: Insects of the Tropics 2026

7 Jul – 30 Aug · 板橋区

A perfect choice for independent research projects! This popular summer exhibition features displays of live insects, including the world's largest rh...

Special Exhibition: Treasures of Shinyodo Temple in Kyoto

4 Jul – 30 Aug · 中央区

This special exhibition highlights Buddhist art treasures from Shinyodo Temple (Zenyugeodo) in Kyoto, exploring the temple's 10th-century origins and...

Snoopy Museum 'Happy Summer'

4 Jul – 30 Aug

A seasonal event themed around 'Happy Seasons!' celebrating summer with various fun activities. In July and August, enjoy Snoopy and friends amid colo...

Dialog in the Dark "PEACE IN THE DARK 2026"

4 Jul – 30 Aug · 港区

PEACE IN THE DARK was first held in Hiroshima and Tokyo last summer as part of the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing, receiving wide acclaim. Thi...

Maeta Kanji — Poesy and Realism: In Commemoration of his 130th B...

4 Jul – 30 Aug

The Temple Treasures of Kyoto's Shinnyodo

4 Jul – 30 Aug