Listeners, Tokyo is buzzing with energy this weekend and the week ahead, with unique events that showcase the city’s vibrant culture, music, and seasonal festivities. To kick things off today, October 25th, the Koenji district transforms into a wonderland of Japanese folklore for the Koenji Yokai Parade, the largest monster parade in Kanto. Starting at 1:30 pm on Koenji Look Shopping Street, over 200 performers dressed as mystical *yokai* spirits fill the area with magic and spectacle. Expect to see fox spirits, tengu crows, umbrella monsters and other fantastical creatures parading in full costume, celebrating both Halloween and centuries-old tradition. This is a truly visual event with photo ops right before the parade, and an atmospheric finale scheduled for 2:55 pm. Alongside the parade, Koenji Fest offers family-friendly workshops for kids to make lanterns, keychains, Halloween-themed bags and more, plus beer garden festivities with local brewers crafting the ideal atmosphere for adults and families alike. Tokyo Weekender shares all the details for those eager to join the fun.

Music fans, you’re in for a treat across venues citywide tonight and through the coming days. Dai Hirai takes the stage at Yoyogi National Stadium at 4 pm with his signature laid-back folk and J-pop sound. At Ariake Arena, beloved duo Yuzu launches their “LIVE 2025 GET BACK Door” tour, kicking off at 4 pm as well. Meanwhile, Kiyoharu brings signature J-rock energy to Garden Hall at 5 pm, and Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium welcomes D.O. from EXO at 5 pm for a rare K-pop live performance. Over at the historic Tokyo Dome, Oasis revives Britpop classics at 6 pm, promising a night of nostalgia and anthems. Late Saturday also means a math rock showcase by the band toe at Ryogoku Kokugikan, where indie fans can get experimental starting at 5:30 pm. Japan Concert Tickets highlights these shows among many more.

Halloween fever continues on Sunday, with events like the international performing arts festival Autumn Meteorite 2025 Tokyo, directed by Toshiki Okada and running until November 3rd at Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre. The festival offers 14 diverse performing arts pieces from Japan and abroad, with workshops and initiatives designed for full accessibility, reports the Official Tokyo Travel Guide.

If festival food is your thing, Koenji Fest’s curries championship and beer festivals continue all weekend — perfect for sampling local brews and creative cuisine. For families, parent-child workshops remain open for crafts and hands-on activities.

To all listeners seeking unforgettable Tokyo moments this week, there’s something for everyone: monster parades, concerts, local beer, crafts, and cutting-edge international performance art. Thank you for tuning in. Don’t forget to subscribe to stay updated on Tokyo’s best events. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.

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