Things to do this week in Tokyo

Monday 5

Earth Music at Muji
Ever wondered what that supremely relaxing music always playing in the background at no-brand giant Muji's stores is? This exhibit, held at their flagship shop, looks at how 'Muji music' itself has become a brand. Read more

Tuesday 6

Klaxons
The former torchbearers of 'new rave' come back to Tokyo for a taste of their latest album, and firmly retain their nutty side: apparently all the equipment for one of their recent tours was produced on 3D printers. Read more

Ukiyo-e New Year's Exhibition
Opening up today after a month of renovation, Harajuku's Ota Museum celebrates the coming of 2015 with a 'greatest hits' exhibition featuring pieces by Edo masters like Keisai Eisen and Utagawa Kunisada. Read more

Wednesday 7

Tokyo Midtown Ice Rink
Opening its gates today, this grand-scale outdoor ice skating rink can accommodate about 200 skaters and gets lit up beautifully by lights lining the entire perimeter from 5pm until 10pm every day. Read more

The 1975
These Manchester lads play catchy-like-the-clap, vaguely indie pop-rock that sounds like Luke from The Kooks jamming with The Big Pink and U2's The Edge. Don't miss them at Odaiba's Zepp Tokyo tonight. Read more

Thursday 8

Circa Waves
Hotly tipped and much beloved by UK music critics, Liverpool four-piece Circa Waves bring their spiky-but-sweet guitar-pop numbers to Harajuku for a solo gig – only the band's second Japan appearance. Read more

Friday 9

Furusato Matsuri
Kicking off today and running for a full ten days, the annual Furusato Matsuri gives a golden chance for prefectures around Japan to dazzle Tokyoites with their culture – and, of course, their food. Read more

Nyanko-Ten
The illustrations, photos, accessories and all kinds of quirky knickknacks have one thing in common at this wildly popular exhibit: they all feature cats. Nyanko-Ten is a must for anyone with a soft spot for furry felines. Read more

Missed it – Special Screenings
Missed some of the most important indie movies of the past year? No need to despair – Shibuya's Uplink has again picked out 39 quality films released in 2014, so get your hands on some tickets and start catching up. Read more

Saturday 10

Daikoku Matsuri
Honouring Daikoku, the deity of fortune, this celebration at Kanda Shrine attracts revellers looking to secure a helping of good luck for the year ahead. Don't miss the fresh adults soaking themselves in icy water. Read more

Explore, Experience: Edo-Tokyo
The Edo-Tokyo Museum is renovating its exhibitions, but highlights from the museum's extensive collection are displayed at this special show. Should be a nice and light chance to get in touch with the city's past. Read more

Edo Menu
If you prefer a culinary look at Tokyo history, head over to Odaiba's Hotel Nikko, where two restaurants are currently serving up seasonal delicacies prepared with Edo-era techniques and locally sourced ingredients. Read more

Animal Worship
Displaying paintings and a selection of decorative art themed on animals, the Nezu Museum's look at zoolatry from antiquity to modernity opens today and features a number of true historical rarities. Read more

Satoshi Kon Retrospective
Creator of some of the most artistically ambitious Japanese animated films to come out in the last two decades, the late Satoshi Kon is honoured at this extensive retrospective, which includes a programme of Kon classics. Read more

Sunday 11

Market of the Sun
Ever tried red turnip or gobo burdock? Pick up these and other rare organic vegetables at Japan's largest regular urban farmers' market, which also features everything from natural cosmetics to organic spices. Read more

Classics of Film History
Highlighting mainly European and American greats from way back in the day, Cinema Vera's classics programme is back for its 12th edition. Charade with Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn is on tonight. Read more

PhotoBook Awards Exhibition
Get an in-depth look at past winners of the prestigious PhotoBook Awards at Roppongi's Ima Concept Store, where a total of 95 tomes, along with a selection of representative prints, are on display until today. Read more