Things to do this week in Tokyo

Monday 13

Spanish New Horizon
Contemporary Spanish photography is the focus of the Ima Concept Store's spring exhibit and event series, which displays the work of artists like Ricardo Cases, known for his documentation of colourful pigeon racing in Spain. Read more

Tuesday 14

Jurassic 5
Part of the last wave of conscious rap to make it on major labels, Jurassic 5 reunited and stormed the stage at Coachella in 2013 before making it to Fuji Rock that same year. Well-supported in Japan, the six-man group hits Toyosu's new and shiny Pit tonight. Read more

Wednesday 15

The Kobal Collection: Hollywood Portrait
Established by film historian John Kobal, the Kobal Collection is a photo library focused on the film industry. Portrait highlights from this massive stack of pictures are on display from today in Kyobashi, where you can gaze at greats like James Dean and Marilyn Monroe. Read more

Thursday 16

Tokyo Art & Antiques
More than 80 galleries, art shops and other artsy venues in the Kyobashi-Nihonbashi area, well known for its impressive concentration of exhibition spaces and art-connected businesses, join forces again for this celebration, which is great for making new artistic discoveries. Read more

Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds
With Oasis now a distant memory, Gallagher senior has well and truly taken flight with his High Flying Birds. There will be lots of ’60s-leaning, jangly pop and psychedelia-inspired moments to enjoy and sing along to tonight at the Budokan. Read more

Friday 17

Log Road Daikanyama opening
Built on top of the old Tokyu line railway tracks, Daikanyama's latest hot spot swings its doors open today, courting visitors with trendy boutiques, bakeries and beer giant Kirin's new foray into the lucrative craft market, Spring Valley Brewery. Read more

Xavier Dolan Programme
Probably the most preternaturally talented filmmaker since Orson Welles, Quebec’s Xavier Dolan is only 26 but has already directed five feature films, four of which are showing now at Shibuya's Uplink. Catch his debut piece I Killed My Mother or 2010 drama Heartbeats today. Read more

TDC Exhibition 2015
Organised by the Tokyo Type Directors Club, the annual TDC design awards honour the best in international typography, picked out of a whopping 3,000 submissions every year. Winners and notable nominees from this year's contest are on display now in Ginza. Read more

Siamese Cats
Tokyo indie rockers Siamese Cats have managed to rise from the endless sea of local melodic pop bands, emerging as a force to be reckoned while working very hard for their success. Check out their psychedelia-tinged tunes at this Liquidroom date. Read more

Roundhouse feat. Marshall Jefferson
One of the true pioneers of house, Chicago master Marshall Jefferson has been a household name ever since his early releases on Trax Records, including the classic 1986 hit 'Move Your Body'. A fitting catch for Air's excellent Roundhouse night. Read more

Saturday 18

Earth Day Tokyo
This globe-straddling eco event's Tokyo version takes over Yoyogi Park again, with charities, NPOs and eco-conscious businesses flaunting their wares, food stalls serving great herbivorous eats, and musicians strutting their stuff for free all around the area. Read more

Tachikawa Donburi Festival
Down a special rice bowl or three at this extra-tasty festival going on at Tachikawa's Ecute station mall. How about some hamburg steak with seasonal veg and tofu, or perhaps a triple treat tuna offering for pocket change? Read more

A History of the World in 100 Objects
Originally a BBC radio series that later became a book, this British Museum-produced exhibit takes on the Herculean task of recounting a couple of million years through a mere 100 items, ranging from a Rosetta Stone replica to the chronometer used on the HMS Beagle. Read more

Sou Fujimoto: Futures of the Future
Recognised as part of the next generation of world-class Japanese architects, Sou Fujimoto has dedicated his career to pondering what makes urban environments 'liveable' and attractive – a theme that also runs through this exhibit. Read more

Adrian Sherwood
Fans of deep beats are in for a three-pronged treat tonight, as genre pioneer Adrian Sherwood plays both 'classic DJ' and 'new selection' sets, before being joined by indomitable minimal techno rockers Nisennenmondai for the highlight. Read more

Sunday 19

Yokohama Daidogei
It's a sure mark of spring when this traditional street performance festival returns to Yokohama. Running for more than two decades now, the Daidogei features everything from trampoline trickery and pole dancing to acrobatics and magic performances. Read more

Takahashi Collection: Mirror Neuron
Displaying around 140 pieces from collector extraordinaire Ryutaro Takahashi's holdings, including work by Takashi Murakami, Yoshitomo Nara and Makoto Aida, this exhibit aims to provide a holistic and historical look at the development of contemporary art in Japan. Read more

Vinnie Nylon: Nylonatronik
Before there was Banksy, there was Vinnie Nylon: inspired by punk, skateboarding culture and the peace movement, this pioneer of British street art showcases his stencil work, graffiti and cartoon characters for the last day today in Tabata. Read more

Bar Bar Shimokitazawa
Shimokita is always great for bar-hopping, but the exercise becomes even more rewarding from today: pick up a three-pack of tickets and choose from a whopping 56 eateries and watering holes in the area, each one offering special dishes and drinks for the occasion. Read more

Exposition Suzanne Valadon et Maurice Utrillo
Suzanne Valadon and her son Maurice Utrillo were both very much their own artists, with the former focusing on powerful portraits and still-lifes while the latter painted delicate landscapes. See their work in Shinjuku today. Read more