Things to do this week in Tokyo

Monday 6

Fuji in the Bakumatsu and Meiji Eras
Continuing the JCII gallery's series of historical photo exhibitions, this show, opening today, displays around 100 shots of Mt Fuji, taken in the early years of photography that coincided with the beginning of Japan's Meiji era. Read more

Tuesday 7

Hajime Anzai: My Loose Character
Veteran artist Hajime Anzai was drawing yuru-kyara characters long before the current craze led by 'Kumamon' and associates. This exhibition, ending today, lays out some of his extensive work. Read more

Wednesday 8

Midtown Ice Rink
Tokyo Midtown hosts this large outdoor rink, which opens today and can accommodate up to 210 skaters at any given time. Equally suitable for young couples and families, the rink also features a heated 'rest area'. Read more

Thursday 9

Sachiko Kazama
Opening today! The perceptive and cynical creations of contemporary artist Sachiko Kazama are on display at this retrospective of her early pop culture-influenced work, recounting Kazama's early years as an artist. Read more

Friday 10

Furusato Matsuri
Coming on like a turbocharged version of the festivals that take place in Yoyogi Park throughout the year, the Furusato Matsuri is the place for prefectures around Japan to strut their stuff right here in Tokyo. Read more

Saturday 11

MGMT
Although sounding perhaps even weirder than ever before on their latest album, MGMT music remains both supremely creative and easily digestible. These psych-rockers now return to Japan after a few years' absence. Read more

Akagi Market
This monthly market at Kagurazaka's modernist Akagi Shrine celebrates the new year today. Visitors can shop for everything from traditional sweets to pet essentials and from original postcards to fashion accessories. Read more

Michaël Borremans: Advantage
Renowned for his picturesque video pieces and socially engaged imagery, Michaël Borremans has been described as one of the most interesting artists active today. His first exhibition in Japan opens today. Read more

Sunday 12

Sour 'Life As Music'
Hybrid pop trio and trippy video creators Sour just released their new album, entitled 'Life As Music', and are now celebrating the occasion with this gig at Daikanyama's Unit. Choir and string musicians included. Read more