Things to do this week in Tokyo

Monday 27

One Woman Living in Tokyo
Momoko Ando's photo project documents female Tokyoites from many walks of life, focusing on the insides of their city homes and providing a close-up view of daily life in the metropolis. Check it out in Shinjuku today. Read more

Tuesday 28

2014 Kimono Fair: Dreams
Head to Mejiro's Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo for this autumn festival featuring one of the top kimono fashion shows in the country, in addition to dressing, makeup, hair setting and accessory-making workshops. Read more

Dinosaur Pile-Up
Think Foo Fighters or Biffy Clyro but younger and fresher (and less hairy) of face – hailing from Leeds, Dinosaur Pile-Up are a grungy trio playing their anthemic but discordant rock in Daikanyama tonight. Read more

Wednesday 29

Kichijoji Halloween Festa
In the run-up to Friday and Halloween night, celebrate the pumpkin holiday early today in Kichijoji, where families from all over western Tokyo gather for costume parades, trick-or-treating and tasty snacks. Read more

Tokyo Paper Remix
The second edition of this inspiring talk series sees media personality Robert Harris and musician Miu Sakamoto discuss the complexities of culture in our vast metropolis. Arrive early to secure your seat. Read more

Thursday 30

This & That Café
Roppongi's beloved free art and music series goes Halloweeny tonight, featuring a total of nine creatives showing off their stuff. Muratap Masaking's tap dancing and Emulsion's electro tunes are among the highlights. Read more

Friday 31

Food Nations Meat Fes
Now here's a food event for every carnivore out there: restaurants from both Japan and overseas gather in Tachikawa's Showa Kinen Park for some seriously meaty madness, serving up their juiciest delicacies at reasonable prices. Read more

Halloween parties
It's finally time to paint your face, slip into that outlandish costume and head out into the fray – no matter what your nocturnal preferences are, Tokyo's most likely got the right Halloween party for you. Read more

Keiichi Tanaami Exhibition
One of the leading pop artists in Japan, Keiichi Tanaami has been at the forefront of psychedelic art since the mid-'60s. Catch a selection of his latest, amazingly detailed and colourful pieces at this free exhibition. Read more

Vento Takanawa Beer Garden
Your last chance for some 2014 Tokyo beer garden action comes today, as the Wing Takanawa West mall in Shinagawa is finally bringing down the curtain on the outdoor boozing season. Now for that six-month wait... Read more

Saturday 1

Deutschlandfest
The German embassy once again presents Deutschlandfest, your annual opportunity to enjoy not only the obligatory sausages and beer, but also traditional German handicrafts, educational workshops and dance performances. Read more

Koenji Fes
Get acquainted with one of Tokyo's coolest neighbourhoods through street performances, special offers at area shops and free concerts at gig venues. Don't miss the pro wrestling and yuru-kyara action either. Read more

The World of Tim Burton
Eccentric director Tim Burton's ideas, work and unique worldview will be on display at Roppongi Hills from today, as this world-tripping exhibition finally makes its Tokyo stop. Go at night for the complete experience. Read more

Bicycle Film Festival Tokyo
This NYC-born international film fest celebrating the joys of biking returns to Tokyo after a three-year absence and puts on a total of five short film programs, while a 'Halloween city ride' is also in store. Read more

Eero Aarnio: Life in Design
Finnish designer Eero Aarnio's futuristic creations were an integral part of 1960's pop culture and appeared frequently in sci-fi flicks of the era. Now's your chance to learn what inspired the classic Ball and Bubble chairs. Read more

Stones Throw Japan Tour
LA-based indie label Stones Throw brings three of its rising stars to Tokyo for this showcase. Stay up to speed with the West Coast hip-hop beat scene through performances by Knxwledge, Pyramid Vritra and Mndsgn. Read more

Sunday 2

Kanda Curry Grand Prix
There's over 300 curry shops in Kanda, and more than 20 of them will now do battle for the Grand Prix title. Sample the spicy delicacies and vote for your favourite - the deserving winners will be announced on stage. Read more

Daido Moriyama: Tales of Tono
Daido Moriyama is forever associated with his depictions of Shinjuku, but this exhibition shines the spotlight on his lesser-known meditation on the Iwate town of Tono and the associated themes of home and folk stories. Read more

Shinji Ohmaki: Memorial Rebirth
Contemporary artist Shinji Ohmaki takes over Senju's Asahi Park for this performance that'll see him release massive amounts of sparkling soap bubbles in an effort to 'bring old memories to life and forge new ones'. Read more

Yomiuri Land Jewellumination
The nights are getting darker, so it's no wonder that one of Tokyo's most impressive winter light displays is already in full swing. Take advantage of the long weekend and head out west for this jewel miracle. Read more