Things to do this week in Tokyo

Monday 2

Adam Silverman: Space
Ending today, this exhibition introduces the organic-looking and innovative work of ceramic artist Adam Silverman, featuring both new pieces and a collection of posters created in collaboration with other artists. Read more

Tuesday 3

Yoji Yamada Retrospective
Celebrating Yoji Yamada's 50 years as director, the National Film Centre presents a retrospective of the decorated auteur's work. Yamada himself will give a talk today, opening the program that spans a total of 54 films. Read more

Herbie Yamaguchi Exhibition
Commemorating the 30th anniversary of dramatist Shuji Terayama's death, this show, opening today, recounts the relationship between Terayama and renowned street photographer Herbie Yamaguchi. Read more

Juana Molina
Fresh off releasing her first album in five years, charismatic Argentine singer-songwriter Juana Molina returns to Japan and takes the stage at Blue Note Tokyo for a night of two swinging gigs. Read more

Wednesday 4

Numen / For Use: Tape Tokyo
Today's your last chance to climb into this curious tunnel of plastic tape, manufactured by attention-grabbing design collective Numen / For Use. Experience the fun of art taking over public spaces. Read more

Dennis Hollingsworth Exhibition
Dennis Hollingsworth calls his technique 'wet on wet', i.e. painting over still-wet areas of a canvas, and the results are extraordinary. Opening today, this exhibition provides a comprehensive look at Hollingsworth's art. Read more

Thursday 5

Zebrahead
Japan loves Zebrahead, and Zebrahead loves Japan. Regular visitors to Summer Sonic, these energetic American rockers keep coming back, and their fans aren't about to let them down. Join the party at Liquidroom tonight. Read more

Friday 6

Hibiya Akari Honoka
The pond area in Hibiya Park will be lit up with bamboo lanterns for this nighttime event, taking place as the park's maple trees are showing off their prettiest autumn colours. Catch the special LED-light display tonight. Read more

Invisible City Sound System
Canadian DJ collective Invisible City is shaking up the global dance scene, and they now bring their beats to Japan for the first time, displaying command of a diverse array of styles at this Shibuya gig. Read more

Mesdames et Messieurs
Bring together a host of talented artists in fields ranging from jazz to dance and animation, ask them to collaborate for a performance at one of Tokyo's most popular clubs, and you'll get something really special. Read more

Saturday 7

Earth Garden Xmas
Earth Garden's back for a special Christmas edition: stroll around Yoyogi Park and browse the handicrafts, Fair Trade products, and seasonal ornaments on sale at the many stalls lining the candle-lit Keyaki Namiki road. Read more

Ethiopian Food and Dance Night
Cut loose with Ethiopian beats and dancing at this festival, which features performances by local folk dance and music groups. Learn about the 3,000-year-old culture of Ethiopia while enjoying local delicacies. Read more

Eat More Mushrooms Market
The organizers here obviously want you to eat more mushrooms, and who are we to disagree with that objective? Fungal treats from Iwate and Akita in the north to Kumamoto in the south will be on offer at this market. Read more

Chaos
Fumiya Tanaka's party series 'Chaos' was put on freeze last May, but its resurrection is finally at hand. The first edition of the new Chaos will see Tanaka joined by German minimal house master Thomas Melchior. Read more

Techno Udon
If noodle making was always this much fun, we might do it more often. The kitchen doubles as a dancefloor at this unorthodox party, where revellers can knead udon with their feet while busting moves to techno tunes. Read more

Mother 11th Anniversary Celebration
Hosted by Tokyo's biggest club, Ageha, and with an impressive DJ line-up including sets by the legendary Paul Oakenfold (UK) and top trance artist Protoculture (South Africa), this is the party for all-night laser lovers. Read more

Sunday 8

Soul of Meiji
This exhibition on the life of Japanese commoners in the era of modernisation ends today. See the items and photographs collected by American zoologist Edward Morse during his visits to Meiji Japan. Read more