Things to do this week in Tokyo

Monday 12

Flower Shop Sankaku
Flower-arranging artist Megumi Shinozaki and illustrator Fumihito Toba bring back their 'fictional flower shop' that proved so popular last spring. Delicious pastries and coffee help shoppers stay on track. Read more

Film History in Posters
Looking back at the history of cinema through posters, this exhibition displays advertising material for musical classics like Cabaret and Singin' in the Rain, allowing for a peek into the past of American graphic design. Read more

Tuesday 13

Magnolia Bakery Pop-Up
New York's cupcake champions pop up in Shinagawa from today, offering a sneak preview of their new Cranberry Cheesecakes in addition to serving familiar treats like cookies, brownies and banana puddings. Read more

Lee Kan Kyo: Dream Ano Ko
Idol culture and the concept of 'idolhood' are at the centre of award-winning graphic artist Lee Kan Kyo's perceptive work, which here takes the form of an installation featuring 13 idol-themed huggable pillows. Read more

Alt-J
The symbol-named, award-winning trio from Leeds play reverb-smothered, off-kilter indie that echoes Yeasayer and Jeff Buckley, and stop by Tokyo tonight for the only Asian gig on their ongoing world tour. Read more

Wednesday 14

Ásgeir
Barely 21 and hailing from a village of 40 inhabitants, silk-voiced Icelandic balladeer Ásgeir Trausti strikes an ethereal, melancholic tone in his songs, and now extends his first-ever solo tour to Tokyo and Liquidroom. Read more

Nozomi Iijima: The Hidden Blood
Photographer Nozomi Iijima's powerful depictions of farm animals and their surroundings reflect on the importance of home and the plight of animals raised for food. Check out her work in Mukojima today. Read more

Thursday 15

Setagaya Boroichi
If you missed it in December, here's another chance: around 700 stalls line the street during Setagaya Boroichi, a venerable and well-attended flea market that's been going on for more than 400 years now. Read more

Strawberry Fair
January 15 is Strawberry Day, so make your way over to Odaiba to sample this special menu, which includes goodies like a strawberry tasting plate and a latte made with condensed milk and basil-flavoured berries. Read more

Friday 16

Arts of Jomon
This critically acclaimed exhibition on art inspired by Japan's prehistoric Jomon period is closing soon, so you'll have to hurry up to catch the fascinatingly Lovecraftian pieces by names like Jin Katagiri and Riyoo Kim. Read more

Hidden Level
Nakameguro's Solfa welcomes an international cast of up-and-coming DJs for the first edition of this new regular party, with Kyoto-based English beat maker and producer Submerse leading the way. Read more

The Script
The Script tread a middle-of-the-road pop-rock path that's similar to One Republic, and once proclaimed themselves to be 'U2 versus Timbaland'. Find out what the heck that means in Akasaka tonight. Read more

Saturday 17

Earth Garden Winter
You know people are serious about all that 'love the earth' stuff when they're still willing to gather in Yoyogi Park around mid-January. Expect an array of eco-themed stalls and food stands, as well as good music. Read more

Good Morning Russia
Take the opportunity to taste some traditional flavours from Japan's northern neighbour with an all-day breakfast offering, which includes homemade favs like blini pancakes and buckwheat porridge. Read more

Japan Crafts Exhibition
Get in touch with the contemporary Japanese handicraft scene at this display presenting a selection of the finest in pottery, textiles, woodcrafts, lacquerware and more. You can even try making some crafts for yourself. Read more

Furusato Matsuri
Coming to a close tomorrow, this turbocharged festival offers the best of the best from all of Japan's prefectures, naturally with a heavy food bias. The section devoted to donburi rice bowls is a particular highlight. Read more

Def Mix Tribute to Frankie Knuckles
Veteran spinner David Morales plays through the night at this party honouring the late Frankie Knuckles, known as the original Godfather of House, who passed away unexpectedly in March 2014. Read more

Sunday 18

Swiss Design Exhibition
Marking 150 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Switzerland, this extensive exhibit shines the spotlight on modern design from the early 20th century to the present day. Read more

Makoto Ueda: Ink of the City
Architecture critic and editor Makoto Ueda's rarely seen photography is the focus of this exhibition that takes viewers from Nagasaki's 'Battleship Island' into the classic 'Dojunkai' apartments in Tokyo and Yokohama. Read more