June 2019 events in Tokyo
June in Tokyo is best described as damp, as this is usually when the dreaded rainy season rolls along. Although you'll have to wait a little longer until the city's summer festivals really kick into gear, all is not lost: June is usually packed with interesting exhibitions, gigs and openings, plus seasonal favourites like Tanabata, hydrangea and rose festivals, as well as firefly-viewing events all over the city. Grab an umbrella and make sure you don't miss out with our guide to all the best events going on in Tokyo this June.
Free events in June
Tokyo Opera City – Lunchtime Concerts
Head over to Tokyo Opera City's concert hall and enjoy their monthly lunchtime performance entirely free of charge. This 45-minute recital, which is part of the ‘Visual Organ Concert’ series, usually consists of four pieces. Expect stellar acoustics from the 3,826-pipe organ, which holds pride of place in the pyramid-like space that's all decked out in a stunning oak wood finish. Since no reservations are required, you can simply arrive around 11:30am and grab a seat in the giant concert hall. Check the calendar on the official website for further details.
More June events
Tokyo Opera City – Lunchtime Concerts
Head over to Tokyo Opera City's concert hall and enjoy their monthly lunchtime performance entirely free of charge. This 45-minute recital, which is part of the ‘Visual Organ Concert’ series, usually consists of four pieces. Expect stellar acoustics from the 3,826-pipe organ, which holds pride of place in the pyramid-like space that's all decked out in a stunning oak wood finish. Since no reservations are required, you can simply arrive around 11:30am and grab a seat in the giant concert hall. Check the calendar on the official website for further details.
Moomin Exhibition
To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the diplomatic relationship between Japan and Finland, Mori Arts Centre Gallery in Roppongi is hosting the ‘Moomin Exhibition: the Art and the Story’ from Apr 9 to Jun 16 this year. The history of this iconic Finnish character will be explored through 500-plus pieces of Moomin-related artworks, many of which are showing in Japan for the very first time. The artworks are rigorously selected from the only Moomin Museum in the world (in Finland, of course) and the personal collection of its creator Tove Jansson, and include calendars, cards and advertisements. Jasson’s love for Japan is also illustrated through his personal sketches and photos of Japan. Tickets reserved in advance also come with original Moomin goods not found anywhere else.