For listeners tuning in and wondering what to do in Tokyo today and into the weekend, the city is buzzing with special events and unique experiences to discover.

Today, the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra is performing at Suntory Hall, so classical music fans can catch an inspiring subscription concert by one of Asia’s leading orchestras.

Starting on Saturday, Fiesta Mexicana kicks off a three-day celebration at Odaiba Marine Park. According to Arigato Travel, you’ll find everything from authentic tacos and churros to mariachi bands and piñata games set against stunning views of Tokyo Bay. This annual event is perfect for families and anyone craving Mexican culture, live music, and lots of dancing.

This Saturday also marks the launch of the World Athletics Championships 2025, which brings athletes from over 200 countries to the National Stadium and venues across Tokyo. As reported by Arigato Travel, the championships run until September 21 and showcase track, field, and relay events, cementing Tokyo as the stage for some of the season’s most thrilling moments in sport.

Looking for something uniquely Tokyo? This weekend, check out the Kichijoji Fall Festival, where teams carry colorful mikoshi portable shrines through lively streets in a tradition beloved by locals, as highlighted by Tokyo Cheapo.

Art lovers should note that Tokyo National Museum offers free admission on Monday, making it the ideal moment to wander through centuries of Japanese art and history in Ueno Park.

For night owls and festival seekers, the Chofu City Fireworks Festival will light up the Tama River bank. According to Truly Tokyo, it’s set to dazzle up to 35,000 people, with 10,000 fireworks set to both movie soundtracks and current hits, making it an unforgettable Tokyo night out.

If shopping is your calling, this Sunday brings the Shinjuku Chuo Park Flea Market and the famous Oedo Antique Market, where you can browse vintage treasures and rare finds amidst the city’s urban parks. Tokyo Iroha also points to the Frente Sasazuka Station Plaza Flea Market, open Saturday and Sunday, just a short hop from Shinjuku.

Sports fans can also catch the start of the Tokyo Grand Sumo Tournament on Sunday at Ryogoku Kokugikan and cheer for your favorite rikishi as they clash in one of Japan’s oldest sporting spectacles.

Whether you want music, food festivals, local traditions, thrilling athletics, or quirky flea markets, Tokyo this week offers a world of choices. Thanks for tuning in and don’t forget to subscribe. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai

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