Things to do this week in Tokyo

Monday 17

Bleached by the Morning
A master of light manipulation, emerging photographer Yuichiro Ito's vitality-filled meditations on morning landscapes are now on display at the Factotum fashion brand's gallery. Check them out for free today. Read more

Tuesday 18

Ikko Narahara: Domains
Ikko Narahara, a sharp observer of modern Japan and its extremities, turned his lens to a Hokkaido monastery and a women's prison in Wakayama for 'Domains', his career-making masterpiece that's on display from today. Read more

Wednesday 19

The Sunshine Underground
They don't sound either sunny or particularly underground, but Leeds's Rapture-like three-piece ply their atmospheric, angsty and anthemic punk-funk with a lot of heart and vigour. Shibuya is their stop tonight. Read more

Thursday 20

Beaujolais Nouveau Party
If you simply must get a taste of the world's most overhyped plonk, this is where to do it: the drink selection goes beyond the standard Beaujolais Nouveau and feisty five-piece Asakusa Jinta take care of the entertainment. Read more

Nordic Music Night
This showcase of hot new music from the cold north has been getting more and more popular over the years, and this year's edition should continue that trend. Icelandic shoegaze-noise rock quintet Oyama are one highlight. Read more

Friday 21

Art and Fashion: Keith Haring x Patricia Field
See '80s street artist Keith Haring's work and edgy styles fused at this ambitious free exhibit and catch a screening of Sex and the City costume designer Patricia Field's documentary film while you're there. Read more

Shoko Ogushi: Men Behind the Scenes
Eton boys, German conscripts and modern pentathletes are all fair game in the photographic world of Shoko Ogushi, who is currently exhibiting her long-running 'Men Behind the Scenes' project. The show's on until 8pm today. Read more

TELL Connoisseurs' Auction
Wine and dine in style while raising funds for a good cause – yes, TELL's annual Connoisseurs’ Auction is back, and moves to the French Embassy for this year's edition. Remember to sign up by November 17. Read more

Whisky Hills
Already something of a local tradition, this whisky-sipper's favourite again spreads out over Roppongi Hills for the holiday season. The World Whisky and Illumination bar serves up everything from Yamazaki to Jim Beam. Read more

Saturday 22

Tori no Ichi
If you missed the month's first Tori no Ichi festival, now's your chance to get revenge: the second Day of the Rooster in November is a big deal all over the city. Fuchu's Okunitama Shrine does one of the top celebrations. Read more

Kushi Kushi Battle in Koenji
As long as it can be skewered, it's OK – this macabre motto captures the essence of Koenji's Kushi Kushi Battle, where area eateries serve up obscene amounts of delicious kushi (skewers) to hungry revellers. Read more

Autumn Leaves Festival
The ginkgo and maple leaves turn beautifully yellow and red at Showa Kinen Park, with the 300-metre stretch of ginkgo trees lining the street toward Tachikawa Station a particular highlight. Head over before it gets any colder. Read more

Shibuya Camp
Combine fun urban camping and learning about life-and-death matters in Yoyogi Park, the site of this one-night 'survival experience' intended to educate Tokyoites on what to do in the case of a major natural disaster. Read more

Jonas Mekas Program
One of the giants of American avant-garde filmmaking, Lithuanian living legend Jonas Mekas is the focus of this special programme featuring four of the veteran director's movies, including his latest creation from 2012. Read more

TodaysArt.jp
The multidisciplinary TodaysArt festival makes its Japan debut with a three-day programme focused on cutting-edge contemporary art and fresh music. Today's performances lean toward the experimental. Read more

Sunday 23

Sweden Outdoor Week
Munch on traditional treats like reindeer stew and chocolate cake and pick out a new weather-resistant jacket at this showcase for Swedish outdoor clothing brands that also features a selection of other Nordic-themed fun. Read more

Edo-Tokyo Open-Air Museum Light-up
Celebrating the autumn leaves, Koganei's historical theme park opens its gates for illuminations created using lighting methods from the Edo, Meiji and Taisho eras. If you're looking for a date spot, this one fits the bill. Read more

Poland Film Festival
Aiming to introduce Tokyoites to the illustrious history of Polish cinema, this festival returns for its third edition with a program curated by director Jerzy Skolimowski and focusing on surrealist auteur Wojciech Jerzy Has. Read more

Nakameguro Ao no Dokutsu
This year's illumination show along the Meguro River engulfs the area in a mysterious glow from today, using thousands of blue LEDs to create a cavern-like spectacle along a 1km stretch close to Nakameguro Station. Read more