Looking for anythings to do in Tokyo this weekend? As the end of the year approaches, everyone tends to get busy during this season. Perhaps it’s time to prioritize some relaxation. How about taking a break to appreciate beautiful paintings, or enjoying an orchestral performance and witnessing a ballet?
1. Van Gogh and Still Life: From Tradition to Innovation
The exhibition will explore how Van Gogh was influenced by his predecessors and how his work influenced other artists. The focus will be on still life painting in Europe from the 17th-century Netherlands to the start of the 20th century. A collection of 25 Van Gogh works, including ‘Sunflowers’ and ‘Irises,’ will be gathered for this exhibition.
Source / Photo by : Nikkei Inc.
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Address: 1-26-1, Nishi-shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Price: ¥1,800 (including tax, book in advance)
- Date: October 17th (Tue), 2023 – January 21st (Sun), 2024
2. Yayoi Kusama Museum: Visionary Colors
This exhibition showcases representative series from Yayoi Kusama’s early period to the present, tracing the evolution of her distinctive color expressions throughout her artistic career. In her early work, such as the representative piece “Lingering Dream” created in 1949, dark yet dreamlike colors are evident. However, after her move to the United States in 1957, Kusama ventured into new artistic expressions, opting for austere color schemes in paintings that repeat patterns like monochrome nets and three-dimensional works that cover entire surfaces in a single color. This exhibition reveals a diverse range of color expressions that rapidly change, reflecting the light and shadow of Kusama’s inner world.
Source and photo by: Yayoi Kusama Museum
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Address: 107 Bentencho Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Price: ¥1,100 (including tax, book in advance)
- Date: November 9th, (Thur), 2023 – March 24th, (Sun), 2024
3. Costume JewelryPioneers of Style Chanel, Schiaparelli and Dior
Pioneered by Paul Poiret in the early 20th century and popularized by Gabrielle Coco Chanel, these accessories became an essential component of the Parisian fashion scene before spreading across the Atlantic to the United States. This exhibition is the first in Japan to present a comprehensive history of costume jewelry, showcasing collection pieces from Dior and Schiaparelli and exquisite necklaces and brooches produced by preeminent jewelry houses on commission from such haute couture brands. Also on display are inventive pieces from European designers such as Line Vautrin and Coppola e Toppo and American-style costume jewelry from Miriam Haskell and Trifari, who popularized the style among people of all social classes.
Source and Photo by: Panasonic Corporation
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Address: 4th Floor, Panasonic Tokyo Shiodome Bldg, 1-5-1 Higashi-Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Price: From ¥1,200 (Buy at the venue, Please present this discount voucher on your smartphone at the venue to receive a 100 yen discount.)
Date: Oct 7th (Sat) – December 17th (Sun)
4. Ave Maria in Christmas
Every year, responding to the expectations of many fans who feel that Christmas cannot be celebrated without witnessing this stage, ‘Christmas/Ave Maria’ marks its 23rd performance since its inception in 2000. This year, Vienna Amadeus Soloists, based in the music capital, Vienna, will deliver the perfect Christmas melodies. The basic ensemble consists of a string ensemble (violin, viola, cello, double bass). Depending on the piece, soprano and harp may join, adding a fantastical touch to the harmony.
Source and Photo by: KORANSHA INC.
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Address: 3-20-2 Nishi-shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo Opera City
Price: ¥4,800 (including tax)
Date: Several Dates available in Tokyo, in December, Please refer to the official page
5. National Ballet Of Japan, The Nutcracker and the Mouse King
Source and Photo by: NEW NATIONAL THEATRE, TOKYO.
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Address: New National Theatre, Tokyo
1-1-1, Hon-machi, Shibuya-ku, TokyoPrice: From ¥4,950 (including tax)
Date: December 22nd (Fri) – January 8th (Mon), 2024
