Things to do this week in Tokyo

Monday 17

Yebisu French Style Fair
Celebrate two decades of Ebisu's Garden Place with Gallic delicacies including wine, cheese and pâté, shop for delightful baguettes, croissants, macarons and cream puffs, and check out the mini-exhibitions around the area. Read more

Designers' Cocktail Runway
The March edition of Tokyo Fashion Week goes into full swing from today. If you aren't one of the lucky few invited to Hikarie's hallowed halls, try savouring the atmosphere with a designer cocktail next door. Read more

Jameson St Patrick's Night
Forget the green beer and celebrate St. Patrick's Day with real Irish whiskey while jamming to the tunes of Tokyo folk rockers Pinch of Snuff. Entertainer Stuart O will also be in attendance at this Shimokitazawa party. Read more

Tuesday 18

Stargazing at 246 Common
Minami-Aoyama's alternative hot spot 246 Common sets it sights on the stars again. This night will feature not only stargazing but also an astronomy lecture, all of which can be enjoyed with a tipple in hand. Read more

Edo and Kyo: The Townscape in Asia
Opening today! Part of the Edo-Tokyo Museum's 20th anniversary celebration, this exhibition surveys the historical architecture and planning of Edo (Tokyo) and Kyoto, and places them into a broader East Asian perspective. Read more

Dark Tranquillity
These Swedish veterans are known for pioneering a melodic, powerful form of death metal. Check out their current form at Shibuya's O-East, where they will be joined by genre supergroup The Resistance. Read more

Wednesday 19

Albert Yonathan: Enshrined
Indonesian artist Albert Yonathan's sculptures depict birds, moths, angels and plants, striving to express the constantly changing state of natural life. This show, which opens today, is his first solo exhibition in Tokyo. Read more

Kazumi Nakamura Exhibition
Pursuing new forms of expression and reaching beyond short-term trends, Kazumi Nakamura's style of painting is abstract and theoretical. Begin to understand his work from today at this retrospective exhibition. Read more

Thursday 20

Ueno Zoo Anniversary
Japan's oldest and Tokyo's most popular zoo celebrates its 132nd anniversary with this free entrance-day. Try to catch a glimpse of the famous pandas from behind the crowds, or head for calmer areas on the western side. Read more

Mori Wa Ikiteiru
These Tokyo-based folk rockers have finally secured their first solo gig. After playing in the 'Rookie a Go-Go' category at Fuji Rock and releasing a debut album in 2013, the six-man band is getting hot at the right time. Read more

Mika Ninagawa: Self-Image
Known for her glamorous and bold pictures, Mika Ninagawa is now publishing a collection of the self-portraits she's taken over the past 20 years. This release event also features a talk with the artist herself. Read more

Bcc: Holiday
Uwe Schmidt, better known to fans of electronic music as Atom or Señor Coconut, joins Finnish artist Sasu Ripatti and domestic greats Gonno and Ko Umehara for this night of sophisticated but highly danceable beats. Read more

Friday 21

Oedo Antique Market
This market is great for picking up some cool art, unique handicrafts, or time-worn decorative items. Keep an eye out for real Edo-era treasures hidden among the heaps of merchandise on display in Yoyogi Park. Read more

Time Trap
Take a sound trip with the dynamic duo of Yoshinori Sunahara and O.N.O, formerly of Denki Groove and Tha Blue Herb fame respectively. These beat maestros will be putting on a show together with veteran DJ Sodeyama. Read more

Deadbeat: The Infinity Dub Sessions
Canadian dub/techno producer Deadbeat is one of the top names in minimal dub, having attracted something of a cult following with his jaw-dropping live sets. Celebrate the release of his latest album tonight. Read more

Saturday 22

Tokyo Outdoor Weekend
Tokyo Outdoor Weekend returns for two days of action in Yoyogi Park and the Shibuya and Harajuku areas. Expect a variety of workshops and presentations, easy-going live music, and stalls selling the latest gear. Read more

Shibufes
Over 200 clothing stores in the Shibuya-Jinnan area get together for this event, organised in conjunction with the March edition of Fashion Week. Expect whopping discounts, limited-edition goodies and fun parties. Read more

AnimeJapan 2014
The biggest animation festival out there is back with theatres, live shows, special character appearances, exhibitions and much more. Make your way down to Odaiba for all the latest news from the otaku world. Read more

Eva Yerbabuena Ballet Flamenco
Flamenco goddess Eva Yerbabuena has been pushing the limits of the style and thrilling audiences with her skills and captivating choreography for over 15 years. Take this rare opportunity and see her live in Tokyo. Read more

10 Years of Mule Musiq
Toshiya Kawasaki's house and disco label Mule Musiq celebrates a decade of activity with this party at Womb, where the beats will be provided by German deep house veteran Henrik Schwarz and DJ duo Force of Nature. Read more

Kassem Mosse
German underground hero and dance/techno innovator Kassem Mosse has been crossing the borders of genres ever since his emergence almost a decade ago. Catch his set tonight at Daikanyama's Unit. Read more

Sunday 23

Rudolf Steiner: Land of Angels
Austrian esotericist Rudolf Steiner, founder of the Waldorf educational philosophy, had great impact on art and artistic thinking as well. This exhibition, opening today, delves into Steiner's mind from a variety of vantage points. Read more

Flower Shop Sankaku
Last day today! Find illustrated flowers and real flowers beautifully intertwined in one space at this Harajuku exhibition, and round off your visit with a cup of coffee at one of the cafés involved in the project. Read more