The Arts Council Tokyo was established in 2012 (Heisei 24) within the Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture after discussions at the Tokyo Arts and Culture Council, an organization attached to the governor that makes policy recommendations for the comprehensive and effective promotion of cultural measures in Tokyo.
In 2015 (Heisei 27), in order to strengthen its structure and functions, the company reorganized its business by integrating with the Tokyo Culture Promotion Project Office, which develops business in cooperation with arts and cultural organizations and art NPOs. In cooperation with Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museums, theaters, halls, etc., which manage and operate as a designated administrator, the Center plays a role in the implementation of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government's arts and culture policy and develops various projects that enhance the attractiveness of Tokyo.
2006 In 18 December | The Tokyo Council for Arts and Culture was established as an organ attached to the governor to make policy recommendations for the comprehensive and effective promotion of cultural promotion measures in Tokyo. | |
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2008 Heisei 20 April 1 |  The Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture launched the Tokyo Culture Promotion Project in cooperation with arts and culture organizations and art NPOs as an initiative to enhance the creation and dissemination of culture from Tokyo. Two projects are being implemented: the Festival Project, which aims to create and disseminate art and culture that can compete with major cities around the world, and the Kids Project, which aims to foster children through art and culture. | |
| 2009 Heisei 21 April 1 | Launched the Tokyo Art Point Plan to create a diverse regional cultural hub in Tokyo | |
| 2011 Heisei 23 April 1 | Launched a networking project to promote Tokyo as a world-class city of creative culture both domestically and internationally, and to strengthen networks by developing projects that bring together domestic and international stakeholders in Tokyo. | |
| 2012 Heisei 24 April 1 | Establishment of the Preparatory Organization for the Arts Council Tokyo based on a proposal from the Tokyo Council for Arts and Culture, with the aim of creating a world-class city of culture. | |
| 2012 Heisei 24 November 1 |  The Arts Council Tokyo was established. Based on the "support projects" that support artistic and cultural activities and improve the environment for artistic creativity through subsidies, three projects are being developed: the "pilot projects" that implement pioneering projects such as human resource development projects and projects linked to tourism and regional revitalization; and the "planning and strategic projects" that improve the artistic and cultural environment and enhance think tank functions through various surveys and research and the creation of overseas networks. | |
| 2015 Heisei 27 April 1 | The Tokyo Culture Promotion Project Office and the Arts Council Tokyo reorganized and integrated their businesses to strengthen their structure and functions as organizations that play a central role in Tokyo's arts and culture policy. | |
| 2016 (Heisei 28) Autumn | Full-scale launch of Tokyo Culture Program for 2020 | |
| 2018 Heisei 30 April 1 | Established a section in charge of promotion and branding for Tokyo Tokyo Festival (a general term for Tokyo's cultural programs until 2020). | |
| 2021 (Reiwa 3) September | The Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games, postponed for 1 year, are held. With the end of the tournament, Tokyo Tokyo FESTIVAL will end all programs. | |
| 2022 (Reiwa 4) April 1 | Transfer planning and strategy functions of the Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture to the Arts Council Tokyo | |
