Things to do this week in Tokyo

Monday 20

Julia Gorton Photo Exhibition
What was the punk movement like in New York in the 70's? Julia Gorton, who was an art college student back then, answers the question through a series of provocative black and white photographs. Last day today. Read more

Tuesday 21

Hatsu Daishi
The first festival of the year at Nishiarai's great temple will feature around 50 stalls scattered around the temple grounds, with sellers touting wares like Daruma dolls, snacks, clothing, and religious paraphernalia. Read more

Wednesday 22

Salon du Chocolat
From today, Tokyo's sweets lovers will be heading to Shinjuku Isetan to stock up on fancy choccies at this regular bash, now into its 12th year. Get there early and brave the crowds for a taste of exotic, hard-to-find treats. Read more

Savages
Get in touch with your savage side at Liquidroom. They only launched their debut album in 2013, but already this punk revival quartet from London has played at impressive venues, including David Lynch's Paris gem Silencio. Read more

Yoji Yamada Retrospective
The National Film Centre's retrospective of the great Yoji Yamada's work ends today - catch one of the renowned auteur's classics before his newest creation (The Little House) hits cinemas on Saturday. Read more

Thursday 23

Haim
These three sisters took Fuji Rock by storm last summer, and are now back in Japan. Combining folky rock with R&B influences, an eclectic style that's been widely praised in industry circles, Haim are on their way to the stars. Read more

Friday 24

Hyakudan Kaidan Festival
Take this opportunity to learn more about the centuries-old custom of hina dolls at Meguro Gajoen's celebration of Hinamatsuri, also known as Girls' Day. This year's event focuses on traditional decorations from Kyushu. Read more

Independent feat. Darren Emerson
Dance legend and former 'Underworld' member Darren Emerson returns to Shibuya's Vision and kicks off 2014 for the 'Independent' party. Catch the globetrotting mix master at his best tonight. Read more

Jessy J
With her smooth and soulful sound, saxophonist and singer-songwriter Jessy J is one of the hottest names in contemporary jazz right now. Experience her energetic performance at Cotton Club tonight or tomorrow. Read more

Guidance 9th Anniversary
Eclectic 'Balearic Gabba' member and Berlin native Enzo Elia joins the 'Guidance' crew at Shibuya's Amate-Raxi for the ninth anniversary of this regular party, which looks like a must for friends of creative dance floor beats. Read more

Saturday 25

Meewee Dinkee Exhibition
Experience progressive art unit Meiwa Denki's unique perspective of the world, based on the concept of creating fashion from art, at this two-day exhibition. Some of their creations are also available for purchase. Read more

Pre-Raphaelites: Victorian Avant-Garde
Having debuted at London's Tate Britain in 2012, this epochal exhibition now comes to Tokyo and to the Mori Arts Center Gallery, and delves into the thinking and evolution of Victorian Britain's greatest art rebels. Read more

Classics feat. Jeru the Damaja
The Classics crew pulls an ace out of their sleeve and present the legendary Jeru the Damaja, one of the premier rappers of the 90's New York scene, best known for his epoch-making album The Sun Rises in the East. Read more

John Talabot: DJ-Kicks
Can he do it again? This DJ wizard's appearance at 2013's Sonar Sound was one of the highlights of that bash, but John Talabot now tries to make it two in a row when he comes to Daikanyama's Air for a full three-hour set. Read more

Sunday 26

See 'Diamond Fuji'
The phenomenon known as 'Diamond Fuji' occurs when sunset and sunrise align with the peak of Japan's highest mountain, creating a mysterious, jewel-like image. See it from Sunshine City's 60th-floor observatory. Read more

Ueda Shoji & Jacques Henri Lartigue
This exhibition, which closes today, explores the work of Ueda Shoji and Jacques Henri Lartigue, two photographers who shared a lifelong delight in the essence and fun of amateur photography. Read more