Things to do
Interview: Orono’s perfect day
The electrifying cover star of our summer–autumn 2025 issue shares her favourite things to do in Tokyo
Music & Nightlife
Your guide to the best clubs, live music, gigs, concerts and festivals in Tokyo
Nightlife
Best show pubs and burlesque clubs in Tokyo
Show pubs combine cabaret and burlesque performances on stage with food and drink served to your table – here are our favourites
Music
Interview: Confidence Man
The Australian band on moving to London, the joys of remixes and what to expect from their upcoming set at Fuji Rock
Music
Best jazz bars in Tokyo
Tokyo is Asia's jazz capital, with great shows taking place daily in tiny bars and mega-clubs
Bars and pubs
Best record stores with bars in Tokyo
Vinyl records and good drinks go hand in hand. Here are the best record stores with bars in Tokyo
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Upcoming gigs, concerts and festivals
Music
The timetable for Summer Sonic 2025 is out now
August’s biggest and buzziest music festival is almost here again – here’s our look at the full Tokyo timetable
Music
Best music festivals in Tokyo and Japan
Japan's many music festivals provide an astonishing variety of settings, styles and genres, along with appearances by many world-class acts and a healthy dose...
More things to do after dark
Things to do
24-hour Tokyo
Discover all the best places in Tokyo for late-night drinking and dining, plus things to do round the clock
Bars and pubs
Best record stores with bars in Tokyo
Vinyl records and good drinks go hand in hand. Here are the best record stores with bars in Tokyo
Things to do
Best night views in Tokyo
Want to gaze out at the mesmerising Tokyo skyline? Check out these great views of the city after dark
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