Event List in Tokyo This Week / Weekend

The capital city of Japan, Tokyo is a dynamic and bustling metropolis getaway where you can experience unique events and modern attractions like the renowned tourist spots Tokyo Disneyland and Disney Sea, the Tokyo Tower, Skytree, and the historical temples of Asakusa. The other attractions in major cities in Tokyo have not yet been mentioned, such as Shibuya, Shinjuku, Ginza, Roppongi, Ueno, Odaiba, and many more, which show different aspects of Tokyo, from traditional to modern culture and technology.

Tokyo is truly the most lively city in Japan, where many significant events are held. If you are looking for things to do in Tokyo when visiting Japan, here you will read about some events happening in various cities in Tokyo. In this article, I will share ten events in Tokyo during this week, and I hope this will help you find some exciting events in Tokyo that you can enjoy.

Events During the Summer in Japan

Similar to other countries, summer in Japan is the most eventful season of the year. Families and friends get together for events, activities, and trips. Some people love to take this opportunity to escape from the city and go to the beach or the mountains. Other people prefer staying in Tokyo and attending the many events that take place during the summer.

Summer in Japan refers to mid-June through mid-September. Although the first two months tend to be rainy, exciting events such as matsuri and Fireworks festivals take place in July and August.

When it comes to Japanese traditional events, there is Marine Day (海の日) and Japanese Summer Star Festival (七夕) in July, Mountain Day (山の日) in August, and Respect for the Aged Day (敬老の日) in September. Other than this, Obon (お盆) takes place in either mid-August or mid-July. Obon is a Buddhist festival that welcomes the spirits of your ancestors, and it is one of Japan’s most important holidays.

Here are some articles about things to do during summer in Japan.

▶︎10 Best Things to Do in Tokyo in Summer

▶︎10 Best Places to Visit in Japan in Summer 2025

▶︎10 Best Summer Festivals in Tokyo 2025

Now that you know a little bit about summer-related Japanese culture, here is the event list for Tokyo this week/weekend .

Event List in Tokyo This Week

1. Tokyo Tower City Fantasia- SUMMER 2025

The annual seasonal mapping projection of Tokyo Tower City Fantasia is now in the Summer landscape of 2025, which features a magnificent view at night, and enjoying the colorful images and projection from the main deck, where they can also experience the lovely four seasons of Japan in one room. Since it is the summer theme, various images of summer flowers and projections make you feel the summer vibes at night.

Event Period: May 12 to September 7, 2025

Location: Tokyo Tower Main Deck 2nd Floor. (MAP)

Official Website: https://www.tokyotower.co.jp/event/summerlandscape2025/

2. Tokyo Tower Highball Garden 2025

The Tokyo Tower Highball Garden is an annual event featuring various highball drinks and dishes. It will be held in Tokyo Tower in two venues, such as the CHO-TEN and ROOFTOP. Enjoy Highball Garden with a magnificent view of Tokyo Tower.

Event Period: March 18 to October 13, 2025

Location: Tokyo Tower (MAP)

Official Website: https://www.tokyotower.co.jp/event/highballgarden2025/

Check the following article for more information about the beer gardens in Tokyo!

▶︎Beer Garden in Tokyo 

3. Studio Ghibli 3D Sculpture Exhibition

Step into the world of Studio Ghibli through lifelike 3D recreations of iconic scenes in “The Art of Ghibli: 3D Model Exhibition”, opening this spring in Tokyo. Returning to the city after 22 years, the exhibition showcases how Ghibli films like The Boy and the Heron have reached audiences around the world. Highlights include a full-scale Savoia S-21 seaplane from Porco Rosso and immersive displays from beloved classics.

Event Period: May 27 to September 23, 2025

Location: Warehouse Terrada B&C Hall/E Hall

Official Website: https://rittai-ghibli.com/

4. TOY STORY SKY in Tokyo Skytree

A collaboration between Disney’s popular anime series Toy Story and Tokyo Skytree showcases various activities and attractions with the characters, including decorations across the observation space, a special film on a panorama screen, lightning with colours inspired by the characters, limited-time cafe menu and original merchandise.

Event Period: July 17 to 31 October, 2025

Location: Tokyo Skytree (MAP)

Official Website: https://www.tokyo-skytree.jp/event/special/toystory/

5. ANA Intercontinental Garden Pool 2025 (Summer Escape)

The summer escape annual Pool Garden event will be held at the ANA Intercontinental Tokyo. Enjoy your stay at the luxurious resort pool garden with a relaxing atmosphere available for a limited time this summer.

Event Period: June 1 to October 31, 2025

Location: ANA Intercontinental Tokyo (MAP)

Official Website: https://anaintercontinental-tokyo.jp/facilities/garden-pool/

For more info about swimming pools and night pool events in Tokyo, please check following articles.

▶ Best Night Pools in Tokyo

▶ Best Swimming Pools in Tokyo

6. Summer COOL-OFF Tokyo Disney Resort

It is an annual summer event at the famous Tokyo Disney Resort, offering a variety of summer-related programs, shows, entertainment, and merchandise. They also offer refreshing summer foods and beverages to make the resort even more enjoyable.

Event Period: July 2 to September 15, 2025

Location: Tokyo Disney Resort

Official Website: https://www.tokyodisneyresort.jp/treasure/summer2025/tdl/

7. Frieren Cafe ~Flower Garden~

A collaboration cafe of  the TV anime “Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End” based on the popular manga currently being serialized in Weekly Shonen Sunday, Frieren Cafe ~Flower Garden~ will be held in Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya in summer 2025. The cafe will offer a menu based on the concept of a “flower garden” as well as original goods and special offers.

Event Period: July 31 to September 21, 2025

Location: BOX cafe&space Tokyo Solamachi

Official Website: https://frieren.th-cafe.jp/

8. Sky Star Festival

A summer and Tanabata event is held in Tokyo City View a unique celebration of summer to enjoy various activities.

Event Period: June 20 to September 7, 2025

Location: Tokyo City View

Official Website: https://tcv.roppongihills.com/jp/news/2025/06/8029/index.html

9. Toy Story Cafe

Based on the concept of the “Toy Story 30th Anniversary Cafe”, a limited-time Toy Story themed cafe will open in Tokyo this summer. Visitors can immerse themselves in the world of Toy Story, eating, playing and having a great time with adorable characters. The menu will feature a variety of dishes that look back on the history of Toy Story to date.

Event Period: 25 July to 15 September 2025

Location: Tokyo Omotesando: OH MY CAFE

Official Website: https://toy2025.ohmycafe.jp/

10. Takahata Isao Exhibition

“Takahata Isao Exhibition – The Man Who Planted Japanese Animation” will be held at Azabudai Hills Gallery this summer as 2025 marks the 90th anniversary of Takahata Isao’s birth, and 80 years since the end of the Pacific War, which had a major impact on Takahata’s life. The teaser visual for this exhibition features a double visual of “Grave of the Fireflies” as well as “Heidi, Girl of the Alps”, Takahata’s early works that are still highly recognized today. In addition, the exhibition is scheduled to travel to Paris, France from the autumn of the same year.

Event Period: June 27 to September 15, 2025

Location: Azabudai Hills Gallery 【MAP】

Official Website: https://www.azabudai-hills.com/azabudaihillsgallery/sp/isaotakahata-ex/

11. Baymax Cafe

A new Baymax-themed cafe is launching with the concept “Always with you”, offering guests a relaxing space inspired by the beloved healthcare robot from Disney’s Big Hero 6. The cafe features photogenic, Baymax-inspired dishes, including playful plate meals and unique drinks. Exclusive cafe merchandise is also available, including randomized goods and fashion items based on memorable movie scenes.

Event Period: 8 August to 21 September 2025

Location: BOX cafe&space GEMS Shibuya Store

Website: https://bm2025.ohmycafe.jp/

12. WANO AKARI X HYAKUDAN KAIDAN 

An immersive art exhibition with the theme of “Demons”. Experience the world of “Hyakki Ryoran” created by the various sensibilities and expressions of 38 artists. The one and only cultural asset “Hyakudan Kaidan” filled with rare colors is transformed into a beautiful and mysterious space with “Japanese lighting” and “Demon” art. The seven rooms connected by a 99-step staircase corridor are lined with lighting, Japanese paintings, ceramics, traditional crafts, contemporary art, and more, including “Aomori Nebuta,” which is being exhibited for the first time in six years.

Event Period: July 4 to September 23, 2025

Location: Hotel Gajoen Tokyo 【MAP】

More info: WANO AKARI X HYAKUDAN KAIDAN 

13. MIDTOWN SUMMER 2025

Tokyo Midtown will hold “MIDTOWN SUMMER 2025”, offering many contents that allow you to experience the Japanese summer scenery, such as “HIMAWARI MID GARDEN” a sunflower field with swaying sunflowers and ribbons, and “Summer Sky Wind Chimes”, which creates a cool space with the sound of wind chimes and the colors of ribbons. As annual “cool” contents, “ASHIMIZU”, where you can soak your feet in a cool stream and cool off in the evening, and “Roppongi Uchimizu Daisakusen”, where you can experience traditional customs with local people will be also available.

Event Period: July 18 to August 31, 2025

Location: Midtown Tokyo 【MAP】

Official Website: https://www.tokyo-midtown.com/jp/

14. NAKED Hanabi Aquarium

Maxell Aqua Park will deliver the “Hanabi Aquarium” where you can enjoy summer entertainment all in one place from the cool and comfortable aquarium. The theme of a fireworks festival in the sea world, woven with sound, light, and water art, unfolds inside the aquarium, combining digital fireworks and living creatures created by creative company “NAKED, INC.”. Large digital fireworks that color the sea world, a festival street where you can walk with fish, and a spectacular splash by dolphins. A cool summer experience that will make you forget the heat outdoors and a fantastic space awaits you.

Event Period: July 5 to August 24, 2025

Location: Maxell Aqua Park  【MAP】

Official Website: https://www.aqua-park.jp/special/hanabiaquarium2025/

Other Events and Things to Do in Tokyo

For more information about things to do in Tokyo in 2025, check out the following articles!

▶Best Things to Do in Tokyo 2025

▶10 Best Events in Tokyo in August 2025

▶10 Best Events in Japan in August 2025

▶Best Anime-Related Events in Japan

▶Best Character Cafes in Japan 2025

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I hope you enjoyed this article about events in Tokyo this week. As I previously mentioned, it can be difficult to keep track of every festival, exhibition, and other event happening in Tokyo, so hopefully, this article serves as a reference for you to find things to do in Tokyo.

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