Things to do this week in Tokyo

Monday 23

Happening on the Floor
Collage creator Akiko Ando's play with colours and patterns is something every aspiring mix-and-match artist should pay attention to. This young innovator now holds her first-ever exhibition at Harajuku's Rocket gallery. Read more

Tuesday 24

MOT Collection: Chronicle 1995-
The first part of the Museum of Contemporary Art's anniversary special, this exhibition highlights the year 1995, a critical juncture in contemporary Japanese history. See how art responded to the upheaval of this dramatic era. Read more

Wednesday 25

David Lynch Exhibition
As if directing mysterious masterpieces like Mulholland Drive and Twin Peaks wasn't enough, David Lynch is also an accomplished artist. This long-awaited exhibition exploring his photographic work opens today. Read more

Thursday 26

Badbadnotgood
Daikanyama's Unit is marking 10 years in business with this gig by Canadian jazz trio Badbadnotgood, known for their electronica tunes and hip-hop-flavoured improvisation. Acid jazz virtuosos Cro-Magnon also appear. Read more

Sumo Wrestlers in Ukiyo-e
Today's your last chance to study the history of sumo wrestling, one of Japan's most recognisable sports, through Edo-era ukiyo-e prints detailing the achievements and lives of Edo's popular rikishi (wrestlers). Read more

Friday 27

Zima Love Simple Bar
Toyosu's pop-up 'beach town' Magic Beach opened last week, and here's something that might convince you to check it out: a container bar complete with a water-filled ceiling, serving the infamous bubbly beverage Zima. Read more

Numéro Tokyo Pop-Up Café
If you aren't too keen on hitting the (artificial) beach mentioned above, head to Harajuku for this collaboration between Jewellery brand Ambush and the Numéro Tokyo magazine, a combo of coffee and shopping. Read more

That's Todd Terje
Along with Prins Thomas and Lindstrøm, Todd Terje is one of the top representatives of the Scandinavian wave of disco. He now rolls into Shibuya's Womb for a gig that no dance music fan can afford to miss. Read more

Happy Hard Rave
Party like you just don't care at this all-night rave spreading out over three floors and featuring top domestic DJ names like Tomad and Pa's Lam System, as well as bass stalwarts Part2Style and rising star Kan Takahiko. Read more

Saturday 28

Brazilian fun
Today's the first off day at the World Cup, giving us all an opportunity to get a good night's sleep and maybe even head outside for a bit. If you still haven't had enough samba, check out some of the top Brazilian spots in Tokyo. Read more

X-Ray Sexysushi
No, you won't find any radiantly hot fish here: X-Ray Sexysushi is the artist name of an up-and-coming Japanese photographer who got his big break online. He now dives deep into street biking culture at this exhibition. Read more

Sky Pool
Need somewhere to cool off? Why not do it at this outdoor pool that provides the opportunity for swimming right under the skyscrapers of Shinjuku? Going in the evening is recommended, as the place is open until 8pm. Read more

Resident Advisor @ AgeHa
Resident Advisor, the world's top online magazine for electronic music, pulls out all the stops for this special Japan bash. The venerable DJ Harvey is headlining, and RA has also put together a luxurious supporting cast. Read more

Battle Train Tokyo
Think you've got what it takes to be a footwork champion? Find out at this 'battle tournament', where anyone can enter and show off their skills in this hectic style of street dance that originated in Chicago in the late '90s. Read more

Sunday 29

Paintings of the Hague School
Windmills, canals, seascapes and boats that make up typical Dutch sceneries are the main motifs of the Hague School, a group of 19th-century realist painters. See their work at this Shinjuku exhibition ending 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, creating dramatic but lighthearted pieces. Check out his work by today. Read more