Things to do this week in Tokyo

Monday 9

Brazilian Horror Film Festival
Cult director and indie horror master Rodrigo Aragão specialises in splatter flicks, three of which are shown at this Shibuya festival. Get your mind off the World Cup with tonight's movie, The Night of the ChupaCabras. Read more

The Power of Images
If you still haven't seen this eye-opening ethnology exhibition, today's your last chance to do so. Featuring over 600 pieces from all over the world, the show presents and reflects on the shared creative power of humanity. Read more

Tuesday 10

Firefly Night in Hachioji
For a chance to see the fireflies in their natural glory, head to the countryside. It's a bit of a mouthful, but the lush, wooded area around the Yuuyake Koyake Fureai no Sato complex is the perfect place to pitch up at dusk. Read more

Wednesday 11

Japan Enjoy
Want to know more about other cities in Japan? Shibuya's Hikarie is running a campaign to introduce local areas in Japan under the theme of travelling, thus providing a great opportunity for planning your summer trip. Read more

Thursday 12

Yukata and Moët & Chandon
Slip into your yukata and welcome summer in style under the Tokyo Tower at Shiba's traditional Ukai Tofuya. This special event, starting today, allows you to combine delectable tofu with some quality champagne. Read more

Friday 13

World Cup watching
The world's greatest sporting event kicks off early this morning with a match between hosts Brazil and Croatia. Head out to one of Tokyo's many sports bars or other viewing spots and join the celebration. Read more

Yomiuri Land Firefly Evening
Now into their second year, the firefly evening events at Yomiuri Land take place in the Seichi Koen area of the park, a specially developed grassland ideal for firefly breeding. At ¥300 per person, it's certainly cheap to get in. Read more

Sanno Matsuri
Marking the start of Tokyo's summer festival season, the 400-year-old Sanno Matsuri comes to a climax today with the spectacular Jinkosai float parade, which makes its way through Ginza to the Imperial Palace from 7.45am. Read more

Realmusic Tokyo
This one-night musical extravaganza features a diverse lineup of hip-hop, house, reggae and more, with NYC unit Jungle Brothers probably the top name on the list. Don't miss early '90s hit makers Black Sheep either. Read more

Mark E: Product Of Industry
English house DJ Mark E, straight outta the West Midlands, is remembered fondly at Daikanyama's Air for his thrilling set in November last year. He finally returns tonight, so get ready for some simple but addictive tunes. Read more

Saturday 14

Asean Festival
The 10 countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations join forces and take over Yoyogi Park for this two-day celebration packed with music, culture and, of course, loads and loads of deliciously spicy food. Read more

Jodorowsky's Dune
This critically acclaimed documentary traces the ultimately unsuccessful efforts of director Alejandro Jodorowsky to bring sci-fi epic Dune to the big screen. Learn about 'the greatest movie never made' from today. Read more

What's In Your Pocket?
Producer and DJ N'gaho Ta'quia's latest creation is a 'soundtrack' for the imaginary city of Woozy Town, a place where the past and the future are intermingled and twisted. Find out what that means tonight in Ebisu. Read more

Alien Radio
Once nicknamed 'The Baron of Techno', English veteran DJ Dave Clarke's Red records sparked a massive shift toward harder, more minimal tunes across the '90s techno scene. Check out his current form at this gig. Read more

Sunday 15

I wa Jinjutsu
Having attracted global attention with ground-breaking and controversial discoveries in stem-cell research, Japanese medicine is so hot right now. Take a look at the history of the discipline at this exhibition ending today. Read more

Local Magazines Exhibition
Made up of 47 cultural magazines, one each from every prefecture in the country, this display (also ending today) introduces local areas and reveals the charms of Japan's interesting and wonderful nooks and crannies. Read more