Things to do this week in Tokyo

Monday 27

Salon du Chocolat
Last day today! Hurry up and stock up on fancy choccies at this bonanza of luxurious sweets taking place at Shinjuku's Isetan. There's a range of exotic, hard-to-find treats on offer from many world-famous chocolatiers. Read more

Tuesday 28

of Montreal
Funky indie rockers of Montreal return to Japan after a five-year absence, during which time their style has gone through a number of mutations, most recently returning to a form of classic, straightforward rock. Read more

Wednesday 29

Jamie Cullum
Due to his petite frame, Jamie Cullum has become known as the 'jazz hobbit'. Fittingly for his nickname, Cullum is eminently likeable on stage, and has branched out musically in recent years to embrace house and trip-hop. Read more

Thursday 30

Los Lonely Boys
Get a swinging introduction to 'Texican' rock 'n' roll with Los Lonely Boys tonight at Liquidroom. Anyone partial to classic rock should enjoy this trio's version, which is further flavoured with country and tejano influences. Read more

The Beautiful
Opening today, this exhibition, the first of its kind in Japan, delves into the philosophy of Britain's 19th-century Aesthetic Movement through an impressive collection of paintings, sketches, furniture, and more. Read more

Friday 31

Asobinite with Kyary Pamyu Pamyu
Celebrate the 21st birthday of Harajuku pop princess Kyary Pamyu Pamyu at this AgeHa bonanza. The lineup is of course led by the birthday girl herself, and also includes Capsule, Verbal, and DJ Kyoko. Read more

Hyperdub 10
Feel the beat at Daikanyama's Unit tonight, as London-based dubstep and bass label Hyperdub showcases some of its representative artists, including Kode9, Rashad, and Laurel Halo, at this 10-year anniversary party. Read more

Alien Radio feat. SIS
Vision's underground techno party 'Alien Radio' returns with a bang after a long absence and welcomes Berlin native SIS of 'Trompeta' fame. Dance your socks off to his original but easily digestible beats. Read more

Saturday 1

Tokyo Grand Shopping Week
Now this is a sales bash that no tourist can miss! Around 260 shops and restaurants in the Harajuku-Omotesando area will be participating with bargains and much more, while fun workshops are also available. Read more

No Age
This LA-based based punk duo recently released their fourth studio album, and seem to be getting closer and closer to perfecting their innovative sound that combines noise, psych, and hardcore elements with a punk attitude. Read more

Andy Warhol: 15 Minutes Eternal
The Mori Art Museum collaborates with Pittsburgh's Andy Warhol Museum for this extensive retrospective, which opens today and presents the pop art king's life and work through a selection of nearly 700 pieces. Read more

Cocoon / Sven Väth
German techno godfather and Cocoon record label founder Sven Väth has been doing his thing for over three decades now. He now brings his stuff to Tokyo, hopefully treating fans to one of his famed extended-length sets. Read more

Gift feat. Cassy
Minimal techno master DJ Masda's new creation 'Gift' welcomes Berliner Cassy, a regular at the German capital's famed Panorama Bar, to Daikanyama's Air. Support will be provided by Japanese DJs Kabuto and Ryosuke. Read more

Sunday 2

Herbie Yamaguchi Exhibition
Ending today, this show takes viewers back to 1970's London with street photographer and portrait master Herbie Yamaguchi, and also recounts his relationship with prodigious dramatist Shuji Terayama. Read more

Fuji in the Bakumatsu and Meiji Eras
Also finishing up today is this exhibition, which displays around 100 shots of Mt Fuji, taken by some of the most renowned artists of the early years of photography, years that coincided with the beginning of Japan's Meiji era. Read more