Things to do this week in Tokyo

Monday 28

Godzilla
The film has grossed ¥50 billion worldwide, but how will it fare among loyal fans in Japan? Regardless of criticism the movie has drawn, we're still going to watch it. We know you want to, too. Read more

Park Brewery 2014
If you're looking for something slightly more unique than the regular beer gardens, head over to Shinjuku's Park Hyatt and enjoy their original, limited-edition craft beer in honour of this luxury hotel's 20th anniversary. Read more

Tuesday 29

Minami-Uonuma Cold Sweets
Take shelter from the summer heat at Shingawa's Grand Prince Hotel Takanawa, which will be serving a special menu of refreshing sweets at its Komyo Lounge. We recommend the Kyoto-style green tea kakigori. Read more

FitFlop Pop-Up Shop
They may not be everyone's taste, but fans of the comfy posture-correcting FitFlop shoe range should hurry off to this pop-up shop ASAP – it's only going to be around until August 7. Read more

Wednesday 30

X-Ray Sexysushi Exhibition
Self-taught photographer X-Ray Sexysushi made his name online, uploading moments from his daily life until getting noticed by professionals. If you haven't seen his latest exhibition yet, you've got until tomorrow. Read more

Empire
Presenting circus, comedy, cabaret and vaudeville, the Spiegelworld troupe's Empire show has captivated audiences in New York and Sydney since its Times Square debut in 2012. Be sure to book an 'Excite' seat. Read more

Thursday 31

Max Brenner Chocolate Bar
Known for its mind-boggling Chocolate Chunk Pizzas and other decadent chocolatey treats, the Max Brenner Chocolate Bar in Omotesando and at the Sky Tree now serves up some special goodies for the summer. Read more

Sora to Niwa Ginza Beauty Beer Garden
Catering especially to the ladies, this rooftop beer garden promises to beautify its customers with a vegetable-centred menu that also includes goodies like hinai-jidori brand chicken and Ibérico pork sausages. Read more

Friday 1

Hachioji Festival
Nineteen floats and portable shrines are carried around the north side of Hachioji at this summer festival, one of the top events of its kind in the Kanto region and held on the first weekend of August each year. Read more

Prince Disco 2014 Summer
About 2,000 disco fans turned up for the last one, so it's safe to expect a healthy turnout of neon-wearing heroes with terrible hairstyles at this no-holds barred dance party. Start digging for that '80s outfit. Read more

Omotesando Space Summer Festival
Part two of this summer celebration of our universe kicks off today and consists of a 'Star Week' complete with quiz competitions, 'planet scooping' (instead of goldfish, you know) and star map-drawing classes. Read more

Saturday 2

13th Asagaya Bali Dance Festival
Asagaya's Bali festival returns, supplying two evenings of free gamelan and traditional Indonesian dance. Bonus marks to anyone who can explain exactly why there's a Balinese festival held in Asagaya every year. Read more

BBQ Beer Garden Kula Koshigoe
Grill some goodies after a long day at Enoshima's beaches – Restaurant Kula's beer garden provides a mouth-watering set of meat, veg and 150 minutes of all-you-can-drink action for ¥4,860. Read more

Gessoji Monzen-Ichi & Bon Odori
This summer festival is a small Kichijoji classic, taking place on the temple grounds and along the Sun Road shopping arcade, and featuring everything from bon odori performances to a watermelon-cutting competition Read more

Itabashi Fireworks Festival
Taking advantage of a serendipitous schedule clash, Itabashi's fireworks display takes place at the same time as one in Toda City, just across the Arakawa River. Watch out for ‘Niagara Falls’, a 600-metre chain of explosions. Read more

Tama-chan makizushi workshop
Tama-chan is an artist who uses maki rolls as her canvas, coming up with all sorts of interesting images including 'The Mona Lisa' and a 'Barefoot Mermaid'. Learn how to make her skeleton sushi at this workshop. Read more

Tokyo Idol Festival
After a 2013 edition that saw a total of 111 'idol' groups play for 33,000 adoring fans, this year's version of the Tokyo Idol Festival will have to pull off something really special. They are, of course, promising to do just that. Read more

Rock in Japan Festival
Few music magazines have a better grasp of what the public wants than Rockin' On, the influential periodical behind this festival that's held at a seaside park. This year it takes place over two consecutive weekends. Read more

Sunday 3

Aoyama Food Flea
Following the success of its first edition in July, Aoyama Food Flea returns again to bring together an even bigger range of stalls, which vary from craft-beer brewers to farmers and kitchen-tool manufacturers. Read more

Sunday Jam Cafe
Sunday Jam's Harajuku branch features the Mr Men and Little Miss characters throughout the summer, offering a special menu complete with toys and accessories. We particularly like the Mr Bump surf pancake. Read more

Terrace Pool/Grand Pool
Swim while marvelling at the Rainbow Bridge – this Odaiba pool is one of the most luxurious in Tokyo. It's equipped with food and drink stalls and provides gorgeous views of the entire Odaiba area and Tokyo Bay. Read more

Lenovo House Beach Marche
Head down to Yuigahama Beach and you'll find this Mediterranean-style beach house with terrace, a bar right by the water and a trendy open kitchen serving veggie-heavy French grub and shaved ice desserts. Read more

Toshima Tanabata Matsuri
Although this festival – in which the entire 600m street gets decorated for the occasion – runs all week, the highlight is today, when a samba parade lends some Brazilian flavour to the streets of Kita-ku. Read more