Things to do this week in Tokyo

Monday 14

Tokyo Beer Week
More than 80 beer pubs and restaurants in Tokyo and the surrounding area are participating in this first edition of Tokyo Beer Week, an event that starts today and aims to spread the gospel of craft beer culture. Cheers! Read more

Tuesday 15

Zainichi Funk Hour
This enduringly popular funk outfit had to cancel last month's gig in Tokyo due influenza misfortunes. Always the gentlemen, they were never just going to let it go though, and are now making amends in Shibuya. Read more

Wednesday 16

Japan's Best 'Makanai' Recipes
Makanai literally translates to boarding food – the stuff you get at dorms or staff canteens. Learn how to make such meals exceptionally delicious with author Tsuneyoshi Noji, who's written an entire book on the subject. Read more

Moomin Exhibition
Celebrate the 100th birthday of Moomin creator Tove Jansson at this exhibition displaying around 200 original illustrations, sketches and other pieces, including a diorama of the Moomin Valley. Opens today. Read more

Thursday 17

The Baker Brothers
These English funk veterans are especially popular in Japan, always drawing impressive crowds and selling records at an amazing pace. Find out what the fuss is all about tonight at the classy Billboard Live in Roppongi. Read more

Friday 18

Roppongi Hills Spring Festival
Bring the fam and enjoy a fun weekend at this yearly spring bash featuring everything from trumpet performances and freestyle football to traditional dancing from Niigata, plus plenty of food, drink, and fun for kids. Read more

Dance Drinks Talk
Anyone interested in dance and art will enjoy this three-day event, where professionals show off their skills in everything from African and belly dancing to various contemporary styles and Japanese butoh. Read more

Exhibition of Wonderwall Archives
Discover the small details of huge buildings with Masamichi Katayama, the mastermind behind interior design firm Wonderwall. This show displays models of everything from chic clothing stores in Aoyama to luxury hotel bars. Read more

Saturday 19

Roppongi Art Night
It's time for Roppongi to again stay awake for a night-long celebration of art, including a diverse array of exhibitions, installations and performances. The area's art museums and galleries stay open until dawn. Read more

Shinobazu Book Street
The many curious bookstores along Shinobazu-dori in the Nezu-Sendagi area put on a show that includes talks, exhibitions, film screenings, gigs, and much more. Grab a free map and start your stroll. Read more

Earth Day Tokyo
Head over to Yoyogi Park for the Japanese edition of this globe-straddling eco event, a two-day fest of art, good vibes and free music. Vegetarians will also appreciate the selection at the Earth Day kitchen zone. Read more

Health & Beauty Fair
Slurp on free veggie smoothies at Toyosu's LaLaPort, where the 'Vegetable Life Smoothie Cafe' will be setting up this pop-up shop. Special drinks produced in collaboration with LaLaPort's many restaurants are also available. Read more

Balthus: A Retrospective
One of the most acclaimed yet controversial artists of the 20th century, Balthus and his work defy simple description. This extensive retrospective, opening today, presents his mysteriously attractive paintings. Read more

Sunday 20

Zoushigaya Handicraft Market
This cozy market at Kishimojindo shrine sells everything from pottery and woodcrafts to bags and accessories. Browse the stalls while chatting to the artists over a slice of delicious cake and home-roasted coffee. Read more

Eatbeat
Listen to live music while watching chefs prepare food and enjoy the tasty cacophony of cutting, frying and funky beats at this fusion event, which of course also allows you to enjoy some food later on, all-you-can-eat style. Read more

Japan Rum Connection
Arr, matey! It's all-you-can-drink rum time in Shibuya, where representatives from countries like Cuba, Jamaica and Haiti will be putting on a show with Caribbean music, food and plenty of sugar-based beverages. Read more

Paintings of the Hague School
Windmills, canals, seascapes and boats that make up typical rural sceneries are the main motifs of the Hague School, a group of realist painters based in the Dutch capital in the late 19th century. See their work from today. Read more

Nicolas Buffe: The Dream of Polifilo
Paris-born Tokyoite Nicolas Buffe combines Western art traditions with Japanese and American pop culture like anime, manga and video games to create dramatic but lighthearted pieces. Enter his world in Shinagawa. Read more