Things to do this week in Tokyo

Monday 23

Evangelion and Japanese Swords
This exhibition, which ends today, features a collection of Japanese swords with designs inspired by the 'Evangelion' anime series, highlighting creations by up-and-coming swordsmiths. A must-see for fans. Read more

150 Years of Modern Japanese Music
Charting the changes of traditional music from the late 19th century, this exhibition is a must for music fans and those with an interest in Japanese culture. Today's your last chance to see and hear it. Read more

Tuesday 24

Ice Sculptures
Bring your kids and head over to the Grand Prince Hotel Takanawa for a look at these impressive ice sculptures, including a five-metre long horse-and-carriage piece. The surrounding area is also lit up nicely. Read more

Tower Milight - Minatomirai Lightup
Sure, it's in Yokohama, but this yearly event is well worth the trip. The Minatomirai 21 area lights up on Christmas Eve, using the district's office buildings to create an impressive and popular illumination display. Read more

Wednesday 25

Whisky Hills
Today's your last chance to enjoy the 2013 edition of this Roppongi tradition. Every whisky-sipper's favourite spreads out over Roppongi Hills with drink stalls, events, and special menus at participating restaurants. Read more

Illuminations
Winter transforms Tokyo into a sparkling winter wonderland as millions of colourful lights come on all over the city. Many of the light shows end today, including the ones at Tokyo Midtown and Roppongi Hills. Read more

Jim O'Rourke's Christmas Day
The multi-talented Jim O'Rourke is not only a Grammy-winning producer, but also a great live musician and entertainer. Head over to Daikanyama's Unit on Christmas Day for a special evening of imaginative tunes. Read more

Santa Close Party
Party masters Afromance invite you to celebrate a raucous Christmas at Club Asia: women wearing Santa costumes get in for free, while more bearded Santas pay only half the entrance fee. Close out the year with Claus. Read more

Thursday 26

Nightmare After Christmas
Techno godfather Takkyu Ishino takes you on a mind-boggling post-Xmas tour of 'hellish hot springs'. This year's party is apparently going to be heavy on disco beats, and the ticket price includes a...pine cone? Read more

Friday 27

Fuze vol. 2
Fuze combines stomping beats with impressive video installations, created by top artists including Asano Tadanobu, VJ Fader, and Takashi Yamaguchi. See the fruits of their labour tonight at Shibuya's WWW. Read more

Saturday 28

Odaiba Rainbow Fireworks
Who says fireworks are only for summer? There will be explosions of colour in the night sky at Odaiba tonight - the ten-minute show is best viewed from anywhere in the Seaside Park area, close to the 'Statue of Liberty'. Read more

Kazumi Kurigami: Portrait
Kazumi Kurigami is perhaps best known as an advertisement photographer, but he's also been working on portraits since 1965. This exhibition, ending today, focuses on 50 of Kurigami's most memorable shots. Read more

Hiromi The Trio Project
Grammy award-winning pianist Hiromi Uehara's passionate keyboard skills have been transforming the jazz landscape for the past decade. Watch in awe as she lights up the night with her ensemble, The Trio Project. Read more

Missed it! Special Screenings
Missed some of the most important indie movies of the past year? There's no need to despair - Shibuya's Uplink has selected 25 quality films of 2013, so get your hands on a ticket or three and catch up with the times. Read more

Sunday 29

Gustave Caillebotte
Known as a collector of impressionist works and a strong supporter of the movement, Gustave Caillebotte's own artistic credentials have now become apparent. This retrospective, ending today, demonstrates why. Read more