{
  "id": 10614988,
  "title": "The Best Things To Do in Tokyo This October",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/the-best-things-to-do-in-tokyo-this-october",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-29T05:14:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tokyo Weekender",
    "slug": "tokyo-weekender",
    "url": "https://www.tokyoweekender.com/things-to-do-in-tokyo/best-events-in-october/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Here are some of the best activities to enjoy in Tokyo this October 2026:\n\nVisit the Marimekko Exhibition: Art of Printmaking — Beauty, Dream, Love at the Kura art gallery. This exhibition explores the creative origins of the Finnish design house Marimekko.\n\nSee the ultra-super-new exhibition at Kura art gallery, featuring the work of Mona Sugata. This show delves into the invisible connections between living beings.\n\nAttend Meet Your Art Festival 2026, held in Tennoz area. This festival brings together art, music, fashion, sports and food under one roof.\n\nObserve the 700th Anniversary of Its Founding: Special Exhibition — Daitokuji, an Unrivaled Zen Garden of Japan at Daitokuji temple in Kyoto. This exhibition marks the 700-year milestone of Daitoku-ji temple, showcasing its treasures over centuries.\n\nExperience The Great Chiba-Kun Exhibition: 20 Years of Sakazaki Chiharu and Chiba-kun at the Chiba Prefectural Museum of Art. Celebrate Chiba-kun's 20th anniversary with this exhibition on the mascot and its creator.\n\nCheck out Take Ninagawa: Man Ray at the Chiba Prefectural Museum of Art. This exhibition explores how chess served as both a thematic subject and a dynamic structural framework for Man Ray's art.\n\nDiscover Takiguchi Shuzo: Writing and Drawing at the Ishibashi Foundation. This exhibition marks the first public unveiling of Takiguchi's recently acquired collection, featuring his experimental multimedia works.",
  "summary": "Here is what’s happening across Tokyo this October 2026. Check out exhibitions, festivals, events and more! Tokyo in October: What To Expect Early October can still feel like late summer, while the end of the month calls for a light jacket in the evening. Days get shorter fast, and by late October the sun sets […] The post The Best Things To Do in Tokyo This October appeared first on Tokyo…",
  "key_points": [
    "Visit Marimekko Exhibition at Kura art gallery to explore Finnish design origins",
    "Attend Meet Your Art Festival 2026 in Tennoz area for art, music, fashion, sports and food",
    "Celebrate Chiba-kun's 20th anniversary at Chiba Prefectural Museum of Art"
  ],
  "editors_take": "This curated list cements Tokyo's reputation as a vibrant cultural hub, offering something for everyone, from art and design enthusiasts to fans of music, fashion, and food.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}