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Free Things To Do in Tokyo This Month: October 2026

Here are free things to do happening across Tokyo for the month of October. Check out exhibitions, festivals, events and more! Exhibitions and Art Shows in October Festivals and Outdoor Events in October Live Music and Night Life Events in October Anime and Manga Events in October Community and Performative Events […] The post Free Things To Do in Tokyo This Month: October 2026 appeared first on…

In October 2026, Tokyo offers a variety of free events and exhibitions for visitors to enjoy. The UltraSuperNew Kura art gallery will showcase the work of Mona Sugata, exploring the connections between living beings. Ninagawa presents a solo exhibition centered around Man Ray's fascination with chess, using the game as a structural framework for his art. Scai The Bathhouse hosts Lee's first solo gallery show in Tokyo, featuring a range of his work from the past few decades.

British painter Nigel Cooke brings his series of nocturnal Venetian landscapes to Tokyo in a first-ever solo exhibition in Japan. Art Arcade Tokyo, an autumn public art event, takes place in three commercial venues across the city from September 26 to November 30. As part of Shinise no Hi, a celebration of long-established businesses, the Shinise Festival is held in Nihonbashi.

Asakusa Hanayashiki, Japan's oldest amusement park, offers free admission on Shinise no Hi for guests wearing kimono. Yokohama Sea Paradise presents a nightly summer fireworks show accompanied by music and dining options. The event features the largest public display of Star Wars lightsabers ever staged, including Darth Vader's original screen-used hilt from The Empire Strikes Back. Visitors can also see authentic The Walking Dead costumes, rare Pokémon cards, sealed retro video games, and sports memorabilia.

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