Listeners, Tokyo is alive this week with a dazzling range of events, art, music, and food festivals guaranteed to make your September unforgettable. Whether you're craving culture, creativity, or outdoor fun, there’s something for everyone.

Right now, head to UltraSuperNew Kura in Harajuku to dive into AI Experiments, a free exhibition by artist duo Motherlode running until Friday. Blending art and artificial intelligence, this experiential show runs from 2 to 7 pm and offers a fresh look at how technology shapes creativity, and is open every day except Sunday and Monday according to Tokyo Weekender.

For those who love pop culture, Yebisu Beer is celebrating its 135th anniversary with a must-see collaboration featuring JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure artist Hirohiko Araki at Yebisu Brewery Tokyo. Open until November 30, this free exhibition showcases original artwork and offers rare promotional items on weekends and holidays starting at 11 am.

This weekend at the Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Trade Center in Hamamatsucho, don’t miss the Tokyo Handmade Festival. On Saturday and Sunday, more than 200 artists and crafters from all over Japan will have their wares on display from noon until half past five, with slightly shorter hours on Sunday. Alongside, the Tokyo Stamp Festa will satisfy any stamp enthusiast, running at the same location and times, as reported by Tokyo Weekender.

For family-friendly Halloween fun, Tokyo Disney Resort kicks off its Disney Halloween 2025 celebration this week, running through the end of October. There are exclusive rides, spooky decorations, themed treats, and limited-edition merchandise, all set in the magical atmosphere of the resort. Hello Kitty fans can also visit Sanrio Puroland for its Halloween festivities and special anniversary events honoring My Melody and Kuromi.

On the culture front, the Sumo Grand Tournament is underway at Kokugikan, Ryogoku, letting you watch the intensity of Japan’s national sport through September 28. Sumo enthusiasts can get tickets at the door each morning or online in advance. According to Truly Tokyo, seeing a live tournament is an experience you won’t forget.

Lovers of architecture should check out the Sou Fujimoto exhibition at the Mori Art Museum, presenting a sweeping retrospective of one of Japan’s most influential modern architects, open daily from 10 am to 10 pm.

This Sunday, the Chofu Autumn Fireworks Festival takes over the banks of the Tama River in western Tokyo. Expect spectacular displays set to music from 6:15 to 7:15 pm, a true feast for the senses and a celebration of the city’s cinematic heritage according to Truly Tokyo.

Also on Sunday, explore Japanese-Korean friendship at the Nikkan Koryu Festival in Komazawa Olympic Park. From 11 am to 6:30 pm, immerse yourself in kimchi, makgeolli, performances, and maybe spot a surprise K-pop act.

Art lovers can visit Bonded Gallery in the Terrada Art Complex for Blurred: Intersecting Boundaries, a free exhibition fusing traditional Japanese craft with cutting-edge design, open through September 28.

Mark your calendars for next weekend, too, when Makuhari Messe hosts the Tokyo Game Show, the world’s top gaming expo, while Nogi Shrine Antique Market on Sunday offers charming vintage finds from dawn to dusk.

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