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Public artworks from the digital art collective are dotted throughout Tokyo – here’s where to find them
Best summer music festivals in and near Tokyo in 2022
Summer Sonic, Fuji Rock, Ultra and more world-class music festivals are making a huge comeback this year
40 best Japanese movies and series with English subtitles on Netflix
Locally produced, binge-worthy titles to add to your watch list
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6 things to do at the Toshio Suzuki and Ghibli Exhibition in Tokyo
Explore the fantastical world of Studio Ghibli as the exhibition is finally here in Tokyo for the summer
Japan's biggest ever Sailor Moon exhibition comes to Tokyo this summer
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teamLab Borderless releases last batch of tickets before it closes in August
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Van Gogh: This is How I See the World
Van Gogh: This is How I See the World
Good news for art lovers – it turns out we won’t have to wait until July to experience Van Gogh in immersive digital form after all. In addition...
Galaxy & teamLab: Catching and Collecting in the Sacred Forest
Galaxy & teamLab: Catching and Collecting in the Sacred Forest
Step into an enchanted digital forest in this collaborative exhibition between teamLab and Galaxy. This interactive experience is based on the concept of...
Sailor Moon Museum
Sailor Moon Museum
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Rashid Johnson – Plateaus
Rashid Johnson – Plateaus
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Gerhard Richter
Gerhard Richter
This season, The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo is celebrating the 90th birthday of German visual artist Gerhard Richter though a compresenvie...
Marebito and Festival: The Mystery of Prayer, the Power of Art
Marebito and Festival: The Mystery of Prayer, the Power of Art
Throughout human history, civilisations have battled all kinds of plagues and illnesses that threatened populations and spread at alarming rates. When the...
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The best art in Tokyo
Best art museums in Tokyo
Best art museums in Tokyo
Our picks for the best art museums in Tokyo, from traditional Japanese paintings to Renaissance classics and contemporary works
Best contemporary art galleries in Tokyo
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
The top spots to see graffiti and street art in Tokyo
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
The best of Yokohama art scene
The best of Yokohama art scene
The top galleries, art venues and exhibitions spaces you should not miss in Yokohama
Best public art sculptures in Tokyo
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
Best things to do in Tokyo for photography lovers
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
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Best Japanese movies and series with English subtitles on Netflix
Binge-worthy, locally produced titles to add to your watch list
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The Heisei era saw big developments in animation, evolving from hand-drawn works to cutting-edge computer graphics
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Tokyo has one of the most exciting local music scenes in the world, with top-notch talents on display any night of the week
Best jazz bars in Tokyo
Tokyo is Asia's jazz capital, with great shows taking place daily in tiny bars and mega-clubs
Best music bars in Tokyo
A laidback drinking experience, music bars are known for their curated playlists and extensive vinyl collections
Best record stores with bars in Tokyo
Vinyl records and good drinks go hand in hand. Here are the best record stores with bars in Tokyo