Things to do this week in Tokyo

Monday 1

Fall in Palette
Looking at the weather outside, it certainly feels like autumn's already arrived. Celebrate the season early with chestnut- and apple-topped pancakes or a seasonal veggie lasagna, courtesy of Journal Standard's J.S. Cafe. Read more

Tuesday 2

Pierre Paulin: Design Forever
Opening at Ginza's Chanel building today, this exhibition on the work of French designer Pierre Paulin displays his finest achievements, including some beautifully shaped and supremely comfortable chairs. Read more

Noh Masks and Costumes
If you'd rather see some more traditional designs, try this collection of more than 200 Noh masks and robes. Make sure to look carefully: some of these masterpieces change expressions when viewed from different angles. Read more

Wednesday 3

Coral & Tusk Pop-Up Shop
Charming with its cheeky, hand-drawn animal imagery, Brooklyn-born homeware brand Coral & Tusk is taking its first step into Japan with this pop-up shop selling everything from linen cushions to postcards. Read more

Thursday 4

Autumn Gelato
Gelato artisans Mario have again put together a couple of delicious-sounding seasonal flavours, namely 'French salt and apple pie' and 'salt and pumpkin' – both should go nicely with the continuously warm weather. Read more

Friday 5

Belgian Beer Weekend Tokyo
Take a break from Tokyo's parade of Oktoberfests and enjoy some Belgian beery goodness at Roppongi Hills, where a vast selection of brews (64 kinds!) is combined with delicious pub grub and quality Belgian music. Read more

Tokyo Jazz Festival
Tickets for Japan's biggest jazz festival are practically sold out, but you can still enjoy the free gigs held in Tokyo International Forum's open-air plaza, where an international lineup of artists will be jamming all weekend. Read more

Tokyo Anime Award Festival Winners Program
Tokyo's top international anime film festival will be back for another run in March 2015, so now's the perfect time to look back at the best of this year's event. Four prize-winning flicks are screened tonight in Nihonbashi. Read more

Saturday 6

Asian Culture Festival
Yoyogi Park has already hosted quite a few Asian-themed festivals this summer, and this one promises to stick to the tried-and-tested recipe of delicious grub, craft stalls and cool workshops, plus a fun flea market. Read more

Fashion's Night Out
Shop for the latest styles and trinkets at Vogue’s annual after-hours fashion extravaganza, a combination of DJ performances, unique promotion happenings, covetable bargains and seriously OTT Tokyo fashionistas. Read more

Eat More Mushrooms Market
First held late last year, this market offering fungal treats and a wide variety of related paraphernalia now moves to Ark Hills. Stock up on delicious mushrooms from all over the country and greet the fluffy mascot characters. Read more

Suehiro Tanemura Exhibition
Look into the psychedelic world of art critic and translator Suehiro Tanemura in Itabashi from today. Around 160 oil paintings, watercolour pieces, woodblock prints, photographs and more are on display at the quirky exhibit. Read more

Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake
Best known for the male swans and perhaps also for the final scene in Billy Elliot, Matthew Bourne's version of Tchaikovsky's classic opens its two-week Tokyo run tonight. The American Ballet Theatre's Marcelo Gomes stars. Read more

Super Bon Odori
The heat may already be winding down, but Tokyo's traditional summer dance season continues for one more night at SuperDeluxe, where folk musicians and DJs get together for this turbocharged Bon Odori bash. Read more

Sunday 7

Meguro Sanma Matsuri
A sure sign that autumn is approaching, Meguro's yearly celebration of the Pacific saury is your chance to sample some free 'super-fresh' grilled sanma – that is, if you're ready to queue up for most of Sunday morning. Read more

Moon-Watching at Mukojima Hyakkaen
Experience old Edo at Mukojima Hyakkaen, which extends its opening hours over three days for this traditional moon-watching event, including shinobue flute performances, tea ceremonies and koto playing. Read more

Yoichi Nagano's Delicious Portraits
Portrait specialist Yoichi Nagano may have made his name with pictures of people, but he's so stranger to food photography either. This exhibit, opening today, displays his tasty-looking, story-telling shots. Read more

Balthus: The Last Studies
Last chance today! For a more dramatic photo show, check out these prints by Balthasar Klossowski de Rola aka Balthus, one of the most controversial painters of the 20th century and also an accomplished photographer. Read more

New Tokyo Rooftop Beer Garden
Classic Ginza beer hall and restaurant New Tokyo is shutting down its famed beer garden for good after this summer, so now's the time to visit: ¥4,800 will get you an all-you-can-eat-and-drink deal featuring a beefy buffet. Read more