Navigating Tokyo’s nightlife scene can feel like stepping into a circus. One look around reveals endless options for revelry that can take you well on into the early morning – but the act of actually walking into a new space, especially one you’ve never set foot in before, can be daunting. So, to spare you another night posted up in front of your go-to convenience store, we’ve curated a list of events happening around the city this weekend that are guaranteed to be worth the effort.
With Tokyo Fashion Week in full swing, this weekend’s line-up promises a wave of stylish people, move-inducing beats, and a whole lot of fun.
Yagi Exhibition x Kangol Presents: Rabbit Museum at Domicile Tokyo
Sep 5-12
Reiji Okamoto is a man of many musical titles, but above all, he's a connector of Tokyo’s underground – This time he's teaming up with renowned British brand Kangol for the fourth round of their cult collaboration. The Rabbit Beanie returns, updated with a few design changes, and a multitude of colours. Alongside the garment’s official release will be an exhibition of one-off custom versions created by 21 iconic local artists at Tokyo’s fashion and cultural syndicate, Domicile Tokyo. The exhibition launches Friday with an opening reception and will remain on view through September 12.
The collab celebrations will spill over into Monday with a Rabbit Party being held at Shibuya’s Music Bar Lion. Expect live sets, seasoned DJs and a crowd that might just be decked out in bunny-eared hats. A proper Tokyo-style afterparty.
Veritas at Ord Daikanyama
Sep 5
Bringing together some of the coolest of Tokyo’s youth scene, Veritas makes its debut at Daikanyama’s newest venue, Ord. The night promises a blend of sounds and styles that intersect across genres. From boiler-room certified drum and bass to transcendent washes, there will definitely be enough personality behind the decks to keep things unpredictable. Throw in food and a crowd that knows how to turn out, and you’ve got a full service event.
Fujimoto by Fujimoto at Nubian Tokyo
Sep 6
Fujimoto-san is the internet’s current favourite rags-to-riches story. From homelessness to meme stardom, to launching his own crypto coin, he’s captured both hearts and wallets worldwide.
This Saturday, Fujimoto-san drops the second collection of his label, Fujimoto by Fujimoto, hosted at one of the city’s fashion staples – Nubian Tokyo. Reception opens at 11am, with a party featuring live performances and local DJs soundtracking the chaos. If the first release was any indication, expect a sellout.
Tokyo Vitamin at Shibuya Scramble Cafe
Sep 6
If you’re feeling like you need a bit of a boost to your usual nightlife circuit, a Tokyo Vitamin event – true to its name – could be the answer. They’re not just a label, or a brand, but a rotating cast of DJs, musicians, designers and cultural instigators who’ve been running the scene for years.
This Saturday they take over Scramble Cafe & Bar in Shibuya. Expect heavy beats, fashion kids packed wall-to-wall, and a crowd that blends locals and international heads into one dance floor.
No cover charge – just a stacked line-up, and the vibes to match.
Pulp Reopening: Paranoid Exclusive Collection Release Party
Sept 6
The cult select shop Pulp reopens its Jingumae flagship this weekend with a bang. Boasting collabs, pop-ups and launches with 20+ scene favourites to celebrate the reopening, this is where you’ll want to start if you’re trying to tap into what’s happening in the world of Tokyo fashion.
On Saturday, Paranoid hosts an in-store release party for their exclusive collaboration. The drop fuses utility with street edge in a set of workwear-inspired pieces.
Fetch X Sophie Night at R Lounge
Sep 6
Fetch is a recurring hardcore-queer party founded by DJs Intoxxy and Muneo that radiates the extravagance and excitement of Ni-chome all around Tokyo. Through drag performances and heavy-hitting DJs, each edition is loud, charged and sure to have you busting it down, all while keeping the dance floor inclusive.
This time they’re teaming up with Sophie Night, the Ni-chome event series that celebrates the life and legacy of the late producer Sophie. Headlining is Umru, most recently known for his work on Charli XCX’s Pop 2, joined by N² of Kyun Desu and many other DJs you won’t want to miss. But more than the DJs, it’s the drag performers who will tie the night back to Sophie’s spirit, turning the floor into a tribute as much as the weekend’s most essential queer night.
4Some Vol.2 at Circus Tokyo
Sep 6
If you’re looking to get your start into Japan’s underground rap and hip hop scene, 4Some at Circus Tokyo will be the place to go this weekend. The night centres on Adachi trap, with headliners Nyture and Spiderweb crew’s Ivy carrying the sound out of their hometown and into the city.
Nyture cuts sharp lyrics with the grit of Adachi life over beats that nod as much to the street as to the club, while Ivy gives things an experimental edge through self-produced tracks layered in synths.
The line-up is packed with other heavy hitters across the scene, among them Cyber Rui, a female rapper turning out dance-inducing tunes laced with electronic edge and a swag reminiscent of leading contemporaries globally.
ReveCrossing at Zero Tokyo
Sep 7
No Sunday saddies here – ReveCrossing lands at mega-club Zero Tokyo to close out the weekend with a bang. The series pulls from every corner of the city’s creative circles to create the kind of night that makes Monday morning soreness feel worth it.
With a stacked roster that includes underground cult favourite wagahai is neko, the party spans across three areas and is sure to leave you with the reminder that in Tokyo, they definitely play as hard as they work.
Pure Rave
Sep 6-8
If you’re looking to trade in concrete and dancefloors for grass fields and moonlight, then Yurufuwa Gang’s Pure Rave will be worth hopping on the train for. Put on by the local rap duo Icons, Nene and Ryugo Ishida, Yurufuwa Camp returns for its first rave in two years. Stacked over three days, the line-up boasts some seriously seasoned names across Japan’s music scene. Expect maximalist fits, lunar-eclipse timing, and chaos under the stars more fitting of a pilgrimage than a party. The event is described as taking place ‘Somewhere in Kanto’ – you’ll have to grab yourself a ticket to find out the exact location.
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