If you find yourself in Tokyo this week, you’ve landed in the heart of one of the world’s most vibrant cities just as an incredible lineup of events is kicking off. Whether you’re here for business, pop culture, sports, or world-class performing arts, Tokyo is ready to dazzle you from October 9th through the weekend.

Let’s start with business and conventions. Right now and through Friday, the Japan Packaging & Manufacturing Technology Show is taking over the East Halls of Tokyo Big Sight. It’s free to attend, but registration is required, according to the event organizers. If your interests lean toward luxury travel, Connections Luxury Asia Pacific brings together global luxury brands and top designers for curated one-to-one meetings and unique experiences until tomorrow, October 10th—a chance for industry insiders to connect in person.

For sports fans, the Baycurrent Classic, Yokohama Country Club’s premiere PGA Tour event, is in full swing now through Sunday, just a short train ride from central Tokyo. The tournament features a stacked field including top international golfers and Japanese stars like Hideki Matsuyama, so if you’re up for world-class golf with a local twist, this is your spot.

But it’s the music scene that really ignites Tokyo’s energy this week. On Thursday night, you can catch rising artists and established acts across the city. By Friday, things escalate: Hitsuji Bungaku hits Nippon Budokan and Kep1er rocks Tokyo Garden Theater—both crowds will be buzzing, and both concerts start at 7pm. Saturday is a marathon for music lovers: Joe Hisaishi, the legendary composer behind Studio Ghibli’s scores, brings his magic to Sumida Triphony Hall at 2pm. K-pop fans can choose between Kep1er (again!) at Tokyo Garden Theater at 3pm, aespa at Ariake Arena at 5pm, or ITZY at Yoyogi National Stadium—also at 5pm. J-pop lovers won’t want to miss Coca-Cola X Fes at Saitama Super Arena or ONE N’ ONLY at Tokyo International Forum Hall A, both in the afternoon and evening. Official HIGE DANdism caps the night at TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO at 7pm, promising a high-energy pop-rock spectacle.

The weekend rolls on with more concerts, including My Little Lover at LINE CUBE SHIBUYA on Sunday, and for something different, how about a trip to teamLab Planets TOKYO for an immersive digital art experience? If performing arts are more your style, Autumn Meteorite 2025, running until early November across several Tokyo venues, offers a fresh international program with 14 diverse works, workshops, and accessible events—perfect for those wanting to sample Tokyo’s avant-garde theater scene.

So whether you’re here for business, sports, music, or art, Tokyo is brimming with options this week. Thanks for tuning in—if you enjoy this kind of city guide, don’t forget to subscribe for more where this came from.

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