30 things to do this weekend

Memorial events, fundraiser gigs and Fassbender in the buff

30 things to do this weekend

Arakajime Kimerareta Koibitotachi e raise money for charity at Fever

30 things to do in Tokyo this weekend
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Saturday



Indelible Images: 3/11 Captured on Film
The FCCJ will be screening Tohoku-related films and documentaries all weekend. Head there today to catch works including Lucy Walker's Oscar-nominated The Tsunami and the Cherry Blossom. Read more


Peace on Earth
The victims of the March 11 quake and tsunami are being remembered at an outdoor event in Hibiya Park, with appearances today by environmentalist Yu Tanaka, taiko group Gocoo and singer Yae, among others. Read more


The End of the World
Mark the anniversary of March 11 by contemplating oblivion at the Miraikan's latest exhibition, in which visitors must answer 73 questions on the end of life, nature, civilisation and the universe itself. Read more


Kittin for Japan
In a novel spin on the usual fundraiser party format, singing DJ and electroclash survivor Miss Kittin is drumming up cash at Womb tonight to pay for a free party that she hopes to hold in Tohoku itself. Read more


BRDG#5
If your idea of a good Saturday night out involves standing in dark rooms getting bombarded with retina-frying visuals and rhythms that are too fractured to dance to, this might be the highlight of your entire month. Read more


Techno Symphonics
Event mega-promoters Mother ease into their 10th anniversary year with an atypically techno-centric party at Ageha tonight, with live sets from teutonic duo D-Nox & Beckers and Dutch rising star Egbert. Read more


Move D Japan Tour 2012
Underrated German house producer Move D didn't even make it to Japan until he was 41, but he's been a regular visitor since. He plays at Air alongside a strong roster of domestic talent including DJ Nobu and Stereociti. Read more


Frue – Etheric Pulse
The dark hinterlands between techno, dubstep and abstract electronica will be getting a thorough exploration at Unit tonight, with guests including Raz Mesinai, aka Badawi, and Svreca. Read more


Sound Circus Vol. 04
A man who should need no introduction, New York house bigwig, Grammy-winning remixer and original superstar DJ David Morales will be spinning for the whole night at Sound Museum Vision. Read more


Arakajime Kimerareta Koibitotachi e
A year on from their emotionally charged charity gig at Fever, psychedelic dub ensemble Arakajime Kimerareta Koibitotachi e are returning for a repeat session, this time joined by alt. rockers Suiseinoboaz. Read more


Lou Donaldson
Jazz veteran and unapologetic viagra fan Lou Donaldson wraps up his residency at the Blue Note tonight, with an evening of soulful, blues-drenched music, as only the 85-year-old saxman knows how. Read more


Shame
There's a lot of Michael Fassbender on display in the new film by Hunger director Steve McQueen, but it remains to be seen how much of it got pixelated by Japan's judicious censors. Shame opens today. Read more


The Inka Empire Revealed
The National Museum of Nature and Science unveils its show of artifacts from the Inca empire today, to mark the 100th anniversary of Hiram Bingham's rediscovering the lost mountaintop city of Machu Picchu. Read more

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



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

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