Hello, Tokyo adventurers! Ollie Bennett here, your globe-trotting, sports-crazy, never-met-a-weird-festival-I-didn’t-love guide. Welcome to “Things to Do in Tokyo”—it’s October 4, 2025, and if you’re not here already, you’re seriously missing out on a city that’s as lively as a sumo wrestler on a trampoline.

Let’s talk vibe: Tokyo’s got that perfect autumn-in-the-city energy—think crisp air, fallen leaves, and a cityscape buzzing with everything from serene tea ceremonies to neon-lit concerts. The sky’s a little overcast, but that’s just Mother Nature’s way of saving you from a sunburn while you dive into Tokyo’s chaos of culture.

So, what’s shaking today? If you’re in Tokyo right now, you’ve got a buffet of options across every mood and groove. Let’s start with the Tokyo Grand Tea Ceremony—that’s today, and it’s your chance to sip matcha like a shogun, surrounded by traditional gardens and scrolls. It’s peaceful, photogenic, and so cultured you’ll want to whisper for the rest of the day (but don’t worry, I won’t judge if you don’t).

Music lovers, the J-rock legends ORANGE RANGE are hitting Zepp DiverCity tonight—expect a crowd jumping and singing along to every tune (maybe even me, if I can sneak in). Meanwhile, K-pop fans, don’t miss I-DLE at Saitama Super Arena—just a hop away, and guaranteed to be hotter than wasabi on a summer day. And for the indie heads, BIXBY is playing at duo MUSIC EXCHANGE, because Tokyo’s nightlife never sleeps, even on a Saturday.

If you’re craving something a little less shouty and a little more hands-on, try your luck at the Amezaiku Candy Sculpting Workshop in Asakusa. You’ll twist, pull, and shape colorful candy into art—if you mess up, just eat the evidence. It’s sweet, it’s sticky, and it’s 100% Tokyo.

Looking for something offbeat? The city is in the thick of the Autumn Meteorite 2025 Performing Arts Festival—14 international shows, workshops, and wild performances at venues like the Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre and Roppongi Art Museum. It’s avant-garde, it’s accessible, and it’s the kind of art festival where the ushers might be wearing costumes made from recyclables.

Now, let’s dish some local news. The Metro is running smooth as sushi rice today, but keep an eye out for a few service changes on the Ginza Line—no big deal, just a heads-up to avoid a detour through Kabukicho when you least expect it. Foodies, rejoice: a brand-new omakase sushi spot just opened in Ginza, and word is, the chef’s knife skills are sharper than a salaryman’s morning commute.

My must-dos today? Sip tea, catch a show—musical, art, or otherwise—and try at least one thing you can’t pronounce. If you’re feeling brave, hop on the Yamanote Line and get lost—that’s where the real magic happens. And here’s a tip only the locals know: if you want to grab a drink after midnight, look for tiny bars that seat less than a baseball team. They’re hidden everywhere, and the shochu flows like gossip.

Tomorrow, the jazz hits the streets with the Sumida Jazz Festival, and there’s more K-pop action if you’re not already danced out. And hey, I hear Disneyland is about to get extra sparkly—Halloween parades, Mickey’s Rainbow Luau, and a villain takeover just over the rainbow bridge in Urayasu. But that, my friends, is a story for tomorrow.

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