The Best Things To Do in Tokyo This Month: August 2024

Lusine Live in Japan

Long Light Album Tour

Veteran electronic musician Lusine (Jeff McIlwain) returns to Japan for the first time in 11 years.  McIlwain will be joined by drummer Trent Moorman on live drums, marking his Japan debut.
The tour, also scheduled to visit Osaka, is in support of Lusine’s ninth studio album, Long Light, which came out last September.
There are two Tokyo dates:

• August 30, Circus Tokyo (w/ live drumming)
• August 31, Ochiai Soup (solo)

Location of Lusine Live Tour

Summer Sounds 15th Anniversary Music Party

Dance Under the Stars at the Tokyu Plaza Rooftop

The iconic Tokyo summer outdoor music party Summer Sounds is returning for a special celebration for its 15th anniversary at The Mint Ginza rooftop bar atop the Tokyu Plaza. Enjoy music and delicious drinks while dancing under the stars with the metropolitan cityscape. The party features an eclectic lineup of freestyle dancers, diverse live acts, DJs, and performers.
Since its inaugural event in 2009, Summer Sounds has become renowned for transforming unexpected spots such as restaurants, skate parks, and even embassies, into unparalleled party venues to match Tokyo’s rich subculture. Immerse yourself in a dynamic space where deep house, techno, disco, new wave, and hip-hop blend seamlessly.
Tokyo-based singer-songwriter, producer and DJ Maika Loubté is headlining this year’s event. Maika focuses on electronic music using vintage analog synthesizers. She was selected as a Spotify Equal monthly artist, appearing on a New York Times Square billboard. Other featured artists include Clarkee, DDHOTD, DJason, Masaki Kawamura, PUCCI, Ren Yokoi and Yosuke Nakagawa. Live shows include performances by Capture Tokyo, Kiki Cat & Amy, Fumi, Marika, PULP and Wataru Shindo & Edamame.

Tokyo-based producer and DJ Sapphire Slows will be closing off the night with a set filled with delicate synthesis, whispering vocals, and undulating bass and beats.

Guests are encouraged to get creative with their outfits to embrace the night of art and innovation. Guests must be over 20 years old to enter the venue.

Summer Sounds Details and Location

Haus Von Schwarz Presents: Fresh Meat #8

The Best of Tokyo Drag at Fresh Meat

Support Tokyo’s drag scene and enjoy a glamorous evening with Haus Von Schwarz’s eighth installment of Fresh Meat. The event will start at 8 p.m. at Silkroad Cafe on August 17.

Fresh Meat Event Details and Location

Anthony Jeselnik Bones and All Comedy Show

A One-Night Only Special in Tokyo

Anthony Jeselnik’s “Bones and All” Asia Tour is coming to this side of the world in the summer of 2024, bringing his unique edgy comedic style to Tokyo.
Anthony Jeselnik is a stand-up comedian, and can currently be seen on his podcast, The Jeselnik and Rosenthal Vanity Project, alongside co-host Gregg Rosenthal. His most recent stand up special, “Fire in the Maternity Ward,” premiered on Netflix to critical acclaim. Anthony was also the creator, host and producer of his series, Good Talk and The Jeselnik Offensive on Comedy Central. He also appeared on multiple roasts for the network, most notably “The Roast of Donald Trump” and “The Roast of Charlie Sheen.” Additionally, Anthony wrote and performed the stand-up specials “Thoughts and Prayers” and “Caligula” for Comedy Central which followed his debut comedy album, “Shakespeare.” He has performed on Conan, The Tonight Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live and was a writer and the first ever stand-up comic to appear on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.

Anthony Jeselnik Bones and All Show Details and Location

Hikaru Utada ‘Science Fiction’ Tour 2024 Tokyo

One of Japan’s most eminent musical performers, Hikaru Utada celebrates the 25th anniversary of their debut with a greatest hits album, Science Fiction, which they will be touring across Japan throughout 2024 for the first time in six years.
Kanto-based fans can head to Yoyogi, Saitama or Yokohama to hear Hikaru Utada perform tracks from throughout their career, including a new release: “Nanirodemonai Hana (A Flower of No Color).”

More Info:

Kanto dates are as follows:

• Saitama Super Arena: July 24 — 18:30 (Doors Open: 17:00)
• Saitama Super Arena: July 25 — 18:30 (Doors Open: 17:00)
• Yoyogi National Stadium: August 3 — 16:00 (Doors Open: 15:00)
• Yoyogi National Stadium: August 4 — 16:00 (Doors Open: 15:00)
• K-Arena Yokohama: August 31 — 16:30 (Doors Open: 15:00)
• K-Arena Yokohama: September 1 — 16:30 (Doors Open: 15:00)

Doraemon Summer Station at TV Asahi Roppongi

Doraemon Takes Over Roppongi Hills

The beloved cat-robot Doraemon has taken over Roppongi as part of the TV Asahi’s collaboration event with Roppongi Hills, Summer Station 2024 festival, from July 20 to August 25. Doraemon is one of the longest-running anime with hundreds of episodes in each iteration of the series in addition to movies and specials.
You can find various activities and photo spots with Doraemon throughout the Roppongi Hills 66 Plaza and at the adjacent TV Asahi building.
66 Plaza right in front of Mori Tower will transform into “Doraemon Square” with an impressive squad of Doraemon statues with various expressions and poses for you to grab a selfie with. Find your favorite Doraemon and take a commemorative photo together!
While you’re exploring the plaza, participate in Doraemon’s secret gadget stamp rally. This free stamp rally is free to participate and is a great way to explore the festival. To start, pick up a stamping booklet at the “Summer Festival Exchange” counter on the first floor of TV Asahi Japan Social Hall (open 10:00-19:00). There are four stamping locations throughout the venue. At the stamping locations you can also find QR codes that, when scanned, allow you to access a free episode of Doraemon TV. Once you find all four stamps, you can bring your booklet to the “Summer Festival Exchange” counter to receive and original sticker.
Stamps can be found at:

• Summer Festival Information Counter, inside Mori Tower 2F (10:00-19:00)
• Tereasa Gourmet Yokocho, Ooyame Plaza (10:30-21:30, Fridays/Saturdays until 22:00)
• TV Asahi Japan Social Hall, rooftop 7F (10:00-19:00)
• TV Asahi Japan Social Hall 1F (10:00-19:00)

Doraemon Splash Square on the rooftop of TV Asahi Japan Social Hall is a refreshing opportunity for children and families to cool down in the summer heat. This splash-zone playground will have water misters, toys, and splash pads for children to play with. There is also a photo spot in celebration of the “Doraemon Birthday Special” episode scheduled to air on September 7th. The theme of this year’s special is “Ancient Greece”! The playground will be open from 11:00-17:00 with last admission at 16:30.

Doraemon Summer Station at TV Asahi Roppongi Details and Location

Odaiba Bohken-Oh 2024 at Fuji Television HQ

A Celebration of All Things Fuji Television

Odaiba Bohken-Oh is a month-long festival celebrating all things Fuji Television, based out of the company’s iconic building in Odaiba. You can expect attractions and games that bring your favorite animations and shows to life, including Chiikawa, Sazae-san, Chuggington and more. This event promises a fun adventure for fans of all ages.
Explore various  experience-based booths set up throughout the venue, offering interactive exhibits that immerse you in the worlds of these popular shows. One highlight is the Dragon Ball Daima Waku-Waku World, celebrating the new anime Dragon Ball Daima, airing in fall 2024. The series commemorates the 40th anniversary of the original series, with a new story and original character designs by Akira Toriyama. At Odaiba Bohken-Oh, visitors can enjoy photo spots with Goku, mini-games themed around Dragon Balls and the Nyoibo and merchandise displays. Additionally, fans of variety shows will enjoy special collaboration booths with programs like Endless Pranks Grand Prix and The New Key, where you can participate in activities inspired by these programs.
Don’t miss the live stages, like Mezamashi Live, which will be held in different areas throughout the event. 

Odaiba Bohken-Oh Event Details and Location

My Hero Academia x Kura Sushi

Shounen and Sushi Never Tasted So Good

Commemorate the upcoming “My Hero Academia THE MOVIE: You’re Next” with a sushi feast at popular sushi chain, Kura Sushi. This cool collaboration takes advantage of the “Bikkura Pon!” at Kura Sushi where sushi plates can be placed in a machine for a chance to win exclusive My Hero Academia merch.
Expect unique original designs that are exclusive to Kura Sushi such as rubber stands, tin badges and illustrations of Deku, All Might, Todoroki and more. Spend more than ￥2,500 and you’ll also get some special goods like clear files, hand-held fans and cups!

My Hero Academia x Kura Sushi Details and Location

Oshi no Ko Season 2 Commemorative Museum

Oshi no Ko is Back

Celebrate the second season of Oshi no Ko with a look through this incredibly popular manga and anime by Aka Akasaka and Mengo Yokoyari. Titled the “Oshi no Ko Museum,” scene panels and standees will be exhibited for discerning fans to check out. You can also purchase exclusive merch and participate in a raffle.
For every ¥2,000 spent on anime merchandise, fans will receive a randomly selected image featuring one of the main characters of the show. Other merch for sale include a mini bromide collection, acrylic stand figures, sticker sets and more.

Oshi no Ko Season 2 Museum Details and Location

Detective Conan 30th Anniversary Cafe

Celebrating 30 Years of Detective Conan

Commemorate the 30th anniversary of Gosho Aoyama’s hit manga Detective Conan, by dining at one of six nation-wide collaboration cafes! Held in Tokyo, Osaka, Aichi, Fukuoka, Miyagi and Hokkaido, the “Detective Conan 30th Anniversary Cafe” will craft dishes taken directly from the series as well as sell a variety of goods related to this momentous occasion.
From chirashi sushi to an afternoon tea set, all of these food items will have you reminiscing some of the manga’s most iconic moments. You can also order an entire strawberry pound cake that looks exactly like the 30th anniversary key visual. Don’t miss out on an incredible merchandise line up including badges, acrylic keychains, stickers and magnets that depict the master detective throughout the years.

Detective Conan 30th Anniversary Cafe Details and Location

Tiger & Bunny 2 x HUB

A Pub-Style Anime Collaboration

It’s the collaboration we never expected! Anime series Tiger & Bunny 2 will have a brand new cafe event at six Hub venues around Japan. Typically known for it’s British-inspired aesthetic, these Hub locations will be transformed to showcase the heroic characters of Kotetsu T. Kaburagi, Barnaby Brooks Jr., Ryan Gold Smith and more. The key visual even features the main characters dressed in outfits they would wear for casual drinks at the pub.

Tiger & Bunny 2 x HUB Details and Location

Demon Slayer 5th Anniversary Festival Afterparty

A Demon Slayer Festival Fit For A Dragon

Celebrate the Year of the Dragon in style with the Demon Slayer 5th Anniversary Festival. The event has now added new illustration featuring seven of the Hashira! Demon Slayer fans can expect food themed after these unique dragon illustrations as well as drinks such as the “Demon Slayer Festival Dragon Year Drink” and “After Party Dragon Year Drink”. All diners can enjoy a randomly chosen illustrated placement and a randomly chosen themed square coaster for every collaboration drink ordered.
An abundance of merchandise will also be sold, featuring Demon Slayer Corps members dressed in their festive dragon costumes. This collaboration is available at all ufotable venues including ufotable Cafe / Machi★Asobi CAFE, ufotable DINING stores and ufotable Cafe TO GO.

Demon Slayer 5th Anniversary Festival Afterparty Details and Location

My Hero Academia You’re Next x Anicafe Gratte

Enjoy My Hero Academia-Themed Snacks and Drinks

Animate stores around Japan are offering an exclusive cafe collaboration to commemorate the upcoming film “My Hero Academia: You’re Next 2024” film. Nine Animate stores throughout Japan will be showcasing the hit shonen anime through Gratte, the anime store’s graphic latte cafe stand.
The graphic will feature six different yukata-wearing character designs including Deku, Todoroki and Bakugo. Don’t be fooled by the coffee-sounding name, you can enjoy a cup of My Hero Academia with a base of tea, orange juice, apple juice, matcha latte and also cocoa. Cookies with character designs will also be available, perfect for washing down with your drink of choice.

My Hero Academia You’re Next Cafe Details and Location

Honkai Star Rail x Anicafe Gratte

Enjoy Exclusive Honkai-Themed Treats

Honkai: Star Rail fans can finally enjoy their gacha with a side of food and drink. The latest collaboration between the turn-based JRPG and Animate Cafe Gratte will bring to life the Farewell Penacony arc and feature the characters Firefly and Sam. Held at nine different Animate stores throughout Japan, this collab will feature the cafe’s signature graphic latte “gratte” and icing cookies.
Sip on coffee, tea, juice, matcha latte or cocoa with your latte art of choice. Four different designs are available including chibi art of Firefly and Sam. For an extra ¥500, you can also get an acrylic character coaster. Fans who spend ¥2,000 or more can present their Honkai: Star Rail UID and receive a bonus bromide print – an extra special gift just for Honkai players!

Honkai Star Rail Cafe Details and Location

Delicious in Dungeon x Atari CAFE&DINING

A Chance to Eat Food Straight Out of Delicious in Dungeon!

Delicious in Dungeon fans will finally have their dreams come true – a collaboration cafe that recreates some of the cuisine featured in the anime! Don’t expect frozen pizza or simple cheese toast. These dishes are weird, gourmet and of the likes that Laios would literally and figuratively kill for. Some include a “Cockatrice’s Stone Grilled – chicken and egg – Bread Bowl” as well as a “Giant Parasites from inside the Kraken” which look suspiciously like grilled unagi. There’s even a “Red Dragon Big Steak,” which looks convincingly like a dragon’s leg, with crocodile meat as the main ingredient.
Bookings on weekends and public holiday evenings also have the option for the course menu which comes with one of the main dishes plus, rice, salad, soup, a drink and dessert.
As per all collaboration cafes, you’ll also have access to a variety of limited merch. All dining patrons will also receive a special welcome card with a new illustration from the manga artist herself, Ryoko Kui.

Delicious in Dungeon Cafe & Dining Event Details and Location

Jujutsu Kaisen x Shibuya Hikarie Incident

To celebrate the large-scale Gege Akutami’s Jujutsu Kaisen Exhibition, a special “Hikarie Incident” will be held throughout the Shibuya Hikarie building.

Enjoy Dishes Based Off Your Favorite Jujutsu Kaisen Characters

Decorations and photo spots related to the popular shonen manga and anime will be placed throughout the building along with several photo spots. From August 1, cafes and restaurants on the 6th, 7th and 11th floors will participate in a Jujutsu Kaisen Fair, offering original dishes and novelty items!
Expect dishes such as the Yuji Itadori x Choso spicy bibimbap with cheese, the Megumi Fushiguro x Jinji Fushiguro ceviche and tortilla and the Gojo Satoru x Kousaku Mango blue jelly lemonade cocktail.

Jujutsu Kaisen x Shibuya Hikarie Incident Event Details and Location

Blue Lock x Sweets Paradise Summer Collaboration Cafe

Embrace summer with the boys of Blue Lock, a popular soccer anime and manga by Kaneshiro Muneyuki and Nomura Yusuke.

Enjoy Endless Sweets with Your Favorite Blue Lock Characters

This limited edition collaboration cafe will be held at nine participating Sweets Paradise outlets all across Japan. While details are still being confirmed, we can expect some summer-worthy treats to pair perfectly with the beachy outfits of our favourite sports egoists. Whether you’re a diehard fan of Nagi, Bachira or Isagi, there’s certain to be exclusive merchandise just for you.

Blue Lock x Sweets Paradise Summer Collaboration Cafe Details and Location

My Hero Academia x Animate Cafe

My Hero Academia is getting a brand new pop-up cafe in collaboration with Animate.

My Hero Academia Characters Celebrate the Summer

Based on the popular manga by Kohei Horikoshi, this event specifically highlights the fun of summer by depicting the characters in chibi form on a beach. While the menu is still slowly being released, a battle scene-inspired dessert and five very unique drinks resembling some of the characters’ attacks have been revealed so far. Summer-themed merch will also be sold, such as stickers, plate cards and even a beach-themed shopping bag.

My Hero Academia x Animate Cafe Details and Location

Haikyuu! 10th Anniversary: All Senses Exhibition

Volleyball x anime fans take note! The Haikyuu! 10th Anniversary: All Sense Exhibition will blow you away. To commemorate 10 years of Haikyuu!, this event is set to wow fans with the rich history behind one of today’s most popular sports anime and manga. More will be revealed soon, but so far, we can be sure to expect lots and lots of exhibition exclusive goods featuring all eight of the competing schools from the series.

Jujutsu Kaisen Cafe 2024

This Jujutsu Kaisen collaboration cafe celebrates the second season of this popular anime. A special menu has been crafted and is inspired by memorable scenes and characters from the series such as Geto, Ieiri and Gojo!
Some of the dishes you can expect to savor include the “Gojo Red & Blue Chicken Waffle,” inspired by Gojo Satoru’s curse technique, “Geto Cursed Spirit Orb Soba Galette,” topped with a citrusy cursed spirit orb-style jelly, and the “Ieiri Shouko Paella,” served with a knife inspired by Ieiri’s scalpel.
The cafe will also be selling exclusive merchandise featuring brand new illustrations of  the main characters dressed up in refreshing summer outfits. You can pick up can badges, keychains, acrylic stands, postcards and more!

Pokemon x Tokyo Skytree Collaboration

Experience the Pokemon anime from up above in this first-ever collaboration with Tokyo Skytree. Officially titled “Pokemon and the Blue Sky Skytree ~ Shining Memories of You and Pokemon~” this event will feature a variety of decorations with characters from the Pokemon anime. Expect exciting photo spots and exclusive merchandise including Roy, Dot, Liko and their starter Pokemon, Sprigatito, Fuecoco and Quaxly.

Kuroko’s Basketball 15th Anniversary Tokyo Exhibition

This event will be a slam dunk for Kuroko’s Basketball fans. Walk through this exciting art exhibition to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the manga’s serialization. Exclusive to this event are special exhibits that include original drawings by the manga artist, Tadatoshi Fujimaki.

Gege Akutami’s Jujutsu Kaisen Exhibition

Jujutsu Kaisen fans, you don’t want to miss this. Gege Akutami’s Jujutsu Kaisen Exhibition is the first large-scale original art exhibition for the global-hit anime and manga. Expect a detailed behind-the-scenes look at how the manga is created, including original manuscripts and a walkthrough Akutami’s own digital drawing techniques. An official shop with a generous offering of merchandise will also be available.

One Piece x Keio Plaza Hotel Sweets Buffet

Indulge in a girls party sweets buffet themed after the world’s most popular anime and manga, One Piece! The buffet will include cute desserts based on female characters from the series such as Nami, Robin, Vivi, Shirahoshi and Rebecca. Expect Vivi’s favorite curry potatoes, Robin’s flower sandwich, Nami’s mandarin orange tart and more.

My Dress-Up Darling Pop-Up Chinese Restaurant

Fans of the iconic romantic comedy series My Dress-Up Darling can now have their dim sum and eat it, too. In collaboration with MOTTO Cafe Ikebukuro, the cafe will be crafting up an original menu that reflects a Chinese restaurant theme.
Please note that this pop-up is by reservation only.

Pokemon Eevee Friends Afternoon Tea

A nation-wide “Eevee Friends Afternoon Tea” will allow Pokemon fans from all across Japan to bask in the glow of the Eeveelutions. Menu items are inspired by Eevee and all of its evolved forms, including Vaporeon, Jolteon, Flareon, Espeon, Umbreon, Leafeon, Glacean and Sylveon.
Seven sweet items will represent each element, while savory dishes will take cues from the colors and motifs of the Pokemon.
 

Soul Eater 20th Anniversary Art Exhibition

The Soul Eater Art Exhibition to commemorate its 20th anniversary will take place in Tokyo. Fans can expect to see manga author, Atsushi Ohkubo’s very own raw manuscripts, giving one an in-depth look into how Soul Eater was first created. As for new content, videos using the recorded voices of the main characters, Maka and Soul Eater, will also be shared at the event.

Digimon Adventure 25th Anniversary Exhibition

About the Digimon Adventure 25th Anniversary Exhibition

Hold onto your Agumon, Digimon is back! The “25th Anniversary Digimon Adventure Exhibition’,’ is a showcase commemorating the 25th anniversary of Toei Animation’s popular Digimon Adventure anime series. This will be a powered up form of the annual Digi Festival to celebrate this special year.

Rossi’s New Holiday Lunchtime Menu

Rossi, a luxurious Italian restaurant with stunning views on the 20th floor of the Aoyama Grand Hotel, is offering a weekend-only holiday lunch, starting on Saturday, July 6, 2024. 
It is available only on weekends and holidays. Appetizers and sweets are served buffet-style. Customers can choose from meat, seafood, Rossi’s special curry and more for the main dish. A complimentary glass of champagne is also served.  

Event Details and Location

Grand Hyatt Tokyo’s Pokémon Sleep Exclusive Stay Packages

This summer, Grand Hyatt Tokyo is collaborating on an exclusive range of stay packages with Pokémon Sleep to commemorate the sleep-tracking entertainment app’s first anniversary. There are two stay plans featuring colorful decorations and original amenities.  
In the one-of-a-kind Pokémon Sleep Suite, guests can enjoy an immersive experience featuring glamping-style decorations and a giant Snorlax plushie. There’s also a cute tent and lots of Pokémon artwork. Guests receive several gifts they can take home and a special dinner and breakfast is served in the room.   
Alternatively, the hotel’s less extravagant Pokémon Sleep Stay packages also offer guests the chance to encounter a sleeping Pokémon sleep plush in their room along with other charming decorations. For those interested in the food only, non-staying guests can enjoy the Snorlax Burger set or the Pikachu Dessert Burger set at the Grand Hyatt Tokyo’s in-house steakhouse, the Oak Door. There will also be a giant Snorlax in the hotel lobby from July 12 until July 19. 

Event Details and Location

French Summer Terrace BBQ and Free-flow Drinks

This summer, The French Kitchen is offering a stylish barbecue course encompassing the full breadth of French cuisine. 
 
It begins with Provençal pissaladière flatbreads and a refined meat platter, in addition to some Perigord duck and walnut salad, olives and feta cheese for a taste of summer in the French countryside. Following all that is an alluring barbecue skewer, or brochette, featuring a wide range of delightfully prepared meats including pork shoulder confit, lemon chicken thigh and beef rump with spice marinade.  
 
All of this can be washed down with some Champagne or sparkling wine.  

Event Details and Location