Tokyo listeners, if you’re looking for exciting events and must-do experiences in the city this week and through the weekend, you’re in the right place. As autumn sweeps in, the city comes alive with festivals, unique exhibitions, international performances, and more, so let’s jump into what’s happening right now.The Sakura Fall Festival is lighting up local neighborhoods from Friday to Sunday. According to Tokyo Cheapo, you can join festive parades with traditional floats, taste fresh sake, and catch street performances that harken back to old Tokyo. It’s an unmissable outing if you want to dive into Japanese culture as well as sample local treats and festival games.Art lovers should head to the Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre for the "Autumn Meteorite 2025" International Performing Arts Festival. This event, which runs until November 3, is directed by Toshiki Okada and presents 14 performances from Japan and abroad, plus workshops and special accessibility programs. It’s a rare chance to see modern Japanese and global theater in one venue.If you’re craving something immersive, don’t miss teamLab Planets TOKYO in Toyosu. These boundary-pushing digital installations use light, sound, and interactive technology to blur the line between art and visitor. Both international tourists and Tokyoites flock here to see the swirling, floating gardens and striking, futuristic landscapes.Music fans, Garret udagawa in Shibuya hosts Carach Angren, a metal concert on Sunday, October 12, followed up by Ghost Bath the same evening. If you love high-energy rock and metal, these shows promise a memorable night out.If classical music is more your style, the New Japan Philharmonic teams up with composer Joe Hisaishi and violinist Robert McDuffie for an evening of Philip Glass’s Violin Concerto No. 2. These performances run October 11 and 13, offering a blend of US and Japanese talent at the concert hall.For Instagram-worthy scenery, check out Shibuya Sky. This 229-meter-high open-air observation deck delivers the ultimate cityscape views. Over at Tokyo Tower, climb the observation decks for sparkling night vistas—the lights are especially brilliant as Tokyo prepares for upcoming winter illuminations.K-beauty is also making waves this weekend at Mega Cosme Land 2025 at Ariake Gymnastics Stadium. As reported by KED Global, local beauty fans and international visitors are flocking to discover the latest Korean beauty trends with hands-on activities, celebrity appearances, and exclusive product launches.There’s no shortage of experiences—whether you want to take a night drive atop an open-top double-decker bus, join an outdoor tea ceremony in Mount Takao, or try an authentic kimono and bonsai experience at the Shunkaen Bonsai Museum, Tokyo has you covered.Thanks for tuning in and making Tokyo part of your autumn adventures. Be sure to subscribe so you never miss out on what’s happening in the city. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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