20 things to do this weekend

Chair hockey, yukata contests, an oddly timed Oktoberfest and more

20 things to do this weekend

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20 things to do in Tokyo this weekend
Friday | Saturday | Sunday

Friday



Tokyo Electro Fest 2011
The capital's fashion kids are getting revved up for Fuji Rock with this festival-themed bash at Trump Room. Keep an eye out for Time Out's roving photographer, who'll be chronicling the night. Read more


So Very Show!
German-Turkish producer Butch – the man who gave us last year's annoyingly addictive house anthem 'No Worries' – hits Womb at the invitation of the Taico Club folks, with Morita Kentaro in support. Read more


Shimbashi Koichi Festival
The salaryman hotspot's yearly summer matsuri is already underway: there'll be live taiko drumming during the afternoon, followed by the eagerly awaited yukata beauty contest from 7pm. Read more


Ubik
He started out sounding like a Flying Lotus clone, but British producer Lone has shifted his focus to the dancefloor, and it's like listening to '90s house music being overcome by a sudden bout of wistfulness. Read more


Gary Burton Quartet
The influential jazz vibraphonist and longtime Chick Corea collaborator arrives in town with a new album to plug, and a band that features former child prodigy Julian Lage on guitar. Read more


Tao
Garish costumes, dazzling lighting, slapstick humor – Kodo this ain't. Taiko drumming ensemble Tao may rankle purists, but their eye-popping stage shows have seen them perform to 4 million people worldwide. Read more

20 things to do in Tokyo this weekend
Friday | Saturday | Sunday



By Time Out writers
Please note: All information is correct at the time of writing but is subject to change without notice.

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