Art
The extravagant Hyakudan Kaidan in Meguro has reopened after a yearlong closure
Tokyo’s heritage-listed, artwork-covered stairway is open once more after Hotel Gajoen’s abrupt closure last year
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Music
Sangenjaya’s neighbourhood-wide culture festival is making a return in November
Sangenjaya Art Music takes place on November 7 with 76 artists, family-friendly daytime activities and an all-night music programme
Shopping
Here’s everything you need to know about Japan’s new tax-free system starting in November
From November 1, the country’s tax-free rules for travellers are changing to a ‘pay first, refund later’ system
Music
Liquidroom brings dance scene legend François K back to Tokyo for one last long set
The 72-year-old NYC stalwart headlines the Ebisu venue’s all-night anniversary bash on October 23
Things to do
Step into Kuromi’s spooky fantasy department store in Shibuya this October
The mischievous Sanrio character is taking over a corner of Shibuya with a mysterious Halloween pop-up
Restaurants
2 Tokyo bars named in the World's 50 Best Bars 2026 list
Raise a glass to Tokyo’s bars, which continue to shine on the global stage
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