Things to do this week in Tokyo

Monday 9

Asami Kiyokawa: Danshi
Closing today, this exhibition examines the male way of life through a collection of ever-so-slightly modified monochrome photos, depicting well-known men like Exile's Takahiro and football player Atsuto Uchida. Read more

Jingu Gaien Ginkgo Festival
The ichou (ginkgo) trees surrounding Jingu Gaien are dropping their leaves, so the time has come to wrap up this year's Ginkgo Festival. Get in today for one final taste of autumn, and try the many regional goodies on offer. Read more

Tuesday 10

Xmas Illumination Night
Guests at the Keio Plaza Hotel get together to display huge images of light on the hotel wall. Picture themes range from Mt Fuji to 'Kumamon' - stop by the west side of the hotel for a fun evening experience. Read more

Wednesday 11

Minks
New York-based indie visionaries Minks seem to have been flying a bit under the radar during the last few years, but their latest album marked a return to the spotlight. Join the hip kids at this first-ever Minks gig in Japan. Read more

Elvis Costello & The Imposters
Timeless firebrand Elvis Costello and crew bring their interactive, wild 'Spinning Songwheel' tour to Tokyo. Past gigs on the tour have been played in a raucous party atmosphere, so get ready to move your behind tonight. Read more

Thursday 12

Yoshitaka Amano: Tokyo Sync
Yoshitaka Amano is not only a creator of classic anime characters, but has also contributed illustrations to numerous other comics, anime series, and video games. This exhibition presents his work in all its diversity. Read more

Friday 13

Gravity
Opening today, this film stars Sandra Bullock and George Clooney as astronauts adrift in orbit above Earth. 'Gravity' pushes the boundaries of special effects, and is the most staggeringly beautiful film of the year. Read more

Ginza Galleries Xmas Art Festa
Starting today, Ginza's many art galleries get into the festive spirit (and try hard to lure people away from their Christmas shopping) with this week-long festival of parties and gallery tours. Read more

Mad Professor
Attention dub heads! Rhythm scientist Mad Professor returns to Japan, and will be joined by the Japanese dub/reggae duo Dry & Heavy. Besides handling the night's mixing, the Prof himself will perform a solo set. Read more

Saturday 14

Organic Christmas Market
Get your organic ingredients, wines, makeup, and other necessities at this yearly market taking place at the Park Hyatt Tokyo hotel. Great opportunity for finding high-quality gifts and party decorations. Read more

Css
These Brazilian punk-disco-pop ladies are still tired of being sexy. Having released an energetic new album last summer, CSS will surely bring a healthy dose of attitude to this Tokyo gig as well. Read more

Tokyo Fashion Fuse 7
This is the ultimate club event in Tokyo - what else can you say about a supercharged 007-themed party that combines top DJs (Ken Ishii), catwalk models (several), and fancy cars (two Aston Martins)? Read more

Sunday 15

Setagaya Boroichi
Around 700 stalls line the street during the annual Setagaya Boroichi, this venerable two-day flea market that's been going on for more than 400 years now, and always attracts tens of thousands of visitors. Read more

Naoki Ishikawa: Lhotse
This exhibition, ending today, celebrates the release of mountaineering photographer Naoki Ishikawa's monograph 'Lhotse', which documents the relationship between the man and the 8516-metre Himalayan peak. Read more

Organic Groove feat. Antibalas
Brooklyn's famed afrobeat orchestra Antibalas returns to Japan for the first time in eight years, and performs at the revival of the Organic Groove event, which itself has been on ice for the last three years. Read more