Discover the best travel guides, tips, and experiences for Chiba
Dragon Stadium, an immersive virtual sports facility with 17 games, opens on November 2, 2026 at Festival Land on the grounds of Ryugujo Spa Hotel Mikazuki in Kisarazu, Chiba.
ADK Emotions will have a booth at Jump Festa 2027 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba on December 19 and 20, 2026, with a cast talk show for The New Prince of Tennis, exhibits and character greetings for Yu-Gi-Oh! and more.
Kamogawa Sea World in Chiba Prefecture will hold the Orca & Sea Lion Learncation Plan (シャチ＆アシカ ラーケーションプラン) on December 5, 6, 12, and 13, 2026, limited to 40 participants per day. It combines an orca photo, the after-hours show Special Night with Orca, a sea lion pose photo, a buffet dinner, and a keeper-guided Night Adventure.
Ofuro Café Karinnoyu, the hot spring and sauna facility within THE FARM in Katori, Chiba, holds the relaxation-themed sauna event "Mellow Sauna Day" on November 12 and 19, 2026, featuring herbal aufguss with farm-grown herbs and a mixed-gender sauna set to about 70°C all day.
Japan Snack Factory, a limited-time shop gathering snacks from leading Japanese confectionery makers, opens on Sunday, November 1, 2026, inside AIRPORT MALL on the 4th floor of the Central Building at Narita International Airport Terminal 1.
Tokyo Comic Con 2026 runs December 11 to 13 at Makuhari Messe, with an anime song live show each day featuring Isao Sasaki and Akira Kushida, Noriko Hidaka’s Voice Actors talk stages with guests including voice actors from "Ranma ½", and the official COMIC CON LOTTERY returning for the 10th anniversary.
Tsubakimori Komuna STAY (椿森コムナSTAY), a lodging that welcomes just one group per day, will hold its grand opening on Saturday, October 31, 2026 inside the treehouse cafe Tsubakimori Komuna CAFE & STAY, a 9-minute walk from JR Chiba Station.
Virtual singer Hatsune Miku will make her first appearance at rockin'on presents COUNTDOWN JAPAN 26/27 supported by au, taking the stage at Makuhari Messe on December 29, 2026.
An attraction themed around the Disney film Wreck-It Ralph, "Sugar Rush: Sweet Rescue," will open in Tomorrowland at Tokyo Disneyland on April 15, 2027. A new merchandise shop, a popcorn stand opening March 17, special goods and menus, and programs starting January 12 are also planned.
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Wonder Festival 2027 [Winter] will run for two days, February 13 and 14, 2027, at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, with a new 5,000 yen 2DAYS Pass, advance tickets that come with a limited T-shirt, and date-specific 1DAY Passes, with ticket sales starting in stages from November 27, 2026.
ArtGrace Wedding Coast Tokyo Bay in Chiba and ArtGrace Forest Geihinkan in Sendai will hold a Kids Patissier Experience on select dates in December 2026, where children in a chef's coat and hat make their own parfait, alongside Alice's Christmas Gift Afternoon Tea.
BOTANICAL POOL CLUB (BPC), a resort hotel surrounded by about 300 plant species in Uchibo, Chiba, will run the winter-only "WINTER ESCAPE 2026" from November 6, 2026 to March 31, 2027, with more than 10 wellness experiences for day trips and overnight stays.
Mother Farm in Futtsu City, Chiba Prefecture will hold its 15th winter illumination, "Mother Farm Illumination," from October 31, 2026 to February 28, 2027, with sheep-themed lights, views of Tokyo Bay from about 300 meters above sea level, night bungee jumping, and illumination-only dishes.
Iinuma Honke in Shisui Town, Chiba, hosts the "Shisui New Sake Festival 2026" on Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Three neighboring breweries present their new sake, alongside a food area, a stage with Tsugaru shamisen, wadaiko and wind band performances, a lawn free space, and free brewery tours.
Tokyo Disney Resort will hold special New Year events from January 1 to January 11, with "New Year's Greetings" featuring Disney friends in Japanese attire, alongside "New Day, New Dreams" fireworks, New Year goods and menus, special Disney Hotels menus, and New Year design Disney Resort Line free passes.
Following strong demand, Hotel New Otani Makuhari's Tea & Cocktail "The Lounge" will add a dinner buffet on November 3 and 23 to its Pompompurin collaboration sweets buffet, which runs from November 3 to December 7, 2026.
From November 6, 2026, 10 Premium Outlets nationwide light up with winter illuminations running through February 24, 2027, while the PREMIUM OUTLETS SALE from November 6 to 15 offers discounts of up to 80%.
A pop-up event at donut shop CYCLO DONUTS in Nagareyama, Chiba on November 7 and 8, 2026 offers three free Brompton ride programs of about 46.4 km, 24.4 km and 5.4 km, plus test rides and donuts.
The Terrace Restaurant at Hilton Narita will hold a Christmas buffet from December 19 to 25, 2026, with Christmas-limited dishes at brunch and dinner. On four days, a Christmas Special Dinner Buffet adds a Wagyu sirloin and foie gras plate, Santa Claus and reindeer visits, and table magic.
From Sunday, November 1, Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel's cafe "Toastina" is holding "Sweet Potato × Chestnut Sweets & Bakery," pairing sweet potato and chestnut with pear and hojicha in sweets and baked goods. The popular Sheraton Sweets Box and a limited-quantity afternoon tea also get a sweet potato × chestnut makeover, and a weekly Friday sweets buffet runs alongside.
Disney Resort Line joins Disney Christmas from November 11 to December 25, 2026, with a Christmas-limited interior-wrapped monorail, original stickers, a stamp rally, two free-ride ticket designs, and souvenir medals.
Grand Cafe at Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel in Maihama is holding a Christmas Buffet from November 1 to December 25, 2026, featuring starters made with lobster and snow crab, bone-in pork loin confit, lamb tomato stew, and pot-au-feu.
BAMBOO BASE KATSUURA, a campsite in Katsuura, Chiba Prefecture that reserves its whole 1,000 m² bamboo grove for just one group per day, reopens on October 17, 2026. The site offers a large wood deck, AC power, and a kitchen space.
From November 1 to December 7, 2026, Hotel New Otani Makuhari's Penthouse Lounge "Bay Court Cafe" serves a three-tier afternoon tea set built around chestnut, chocolate, and black tea, with views of Tokyo Bay from about 100 meters above ground.
Restaurant AVANTI at International Garden Hotel Narita is holding a "Winter Casual Italian Fair" buffet from November 1 to December 31, 2026, featuring live-finished fresh pasta, freshly baked pizza, and seasonal dishes with dried persimmon, porcini mushrooms, and apples.
Kamogawa Sea World in Chiba Prefecture will hold the after-hours orca performance "Special Night with Orca" on 27 days from December 2026 through February 2027, mainly on weekends. Tickets are ¥1,000 per person, with sales opening on October 20.
From October 31, 2026 to April 4, 2027, the winter-only "Orca & Smile" ticket bundles admission to Kamogawa Sea World and Tokyo German Village, with adult tickets at ¥4,100 instead of the regular ¥4,800.
From November 18 to December 27, 2026, wedding venues in nine cities across Japan will serve "Alice's Christmas Gift Afternoon Tea" for a limited time, the third collaboration with the British original-work brand Macmillan Alice. Prices start from ¥5,000 per person.
On Saturday, November 21, 2026, Sport & Do Resort Resol no Mori in Nagara-machi, Chiba, holds CHIBA LANTERN NIGHT, floating 100 lanterns carrying wishes for recovery from the recent disasters in Chiba into the autumn night sky.
1955 Tokyo Bay by Hoshino Resorts, a hotel themed after 1950s America, will host the cola-themed Christmas event "OLDIES COLA HOLIDAY 1955" from November 10 to December 25, 2026, with a neon-lit Christmas tree, a limited cola burger, and the new "Cola Crown Hunt" quiz rally.
212 KITCHEN STORE, a specialty shop for kitchenware and household goods, opens its first airport pop-up store on the 4th floor of Narita Airport Terminal 2's Main Building on October 14, 2026, stocking Tsubame-Sanjo kitchenware and goods selected from around the world.
From November 24 to December 25, 2026, Toyosuna Park in Chiba City hosts the Chiikawa Christmas Market, an immersive event with a 6 m symbol tree, photo spots, 35 original food items, limited goods, and interactive games.
Restaurant Grand Cinq at Oriental Hotel Tokyo Bay in Urayasu, Chiba, serves winter dishes and sweets from 14 countries, including rich chocolate desserts, from November 4, 2026 to January 31, 2027.
Special 25th anniversary goods made with Swarovski® crystals, including a Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse plush set, a headband, and jewelry, go on sale from November 25 at Tokyo DisneySea.
Special goods go on sale November 10 and special menus from November 1, ahead of the "Disney Christmas" event at Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea running November 11 to December 25. The lineup includes Li'l RingRing goods and the debut of "Jolly Food Plaza."
Iinuma Honke, a sake brewery in Shisui, Chiba, holds the "Shuen Shisui no Yoake 2026" banquet on November 6 and 7, 2026, pairing a seasonal course meal with freshly pressed junmai daiginjo at Kinoene Omoya, a farmhouse restaurant about 300 years old.
Tokyo German Village in Sodegaura, Chiba, will hold the large-scale nighttime Tokyo Lantern Festival 2026-2027 from November 1, 2026 to April 4, 2027, featuring giant lanterns floating on the water and a lighting ceremony on opening day.
A limited-time pop-up store for the jewelry brand MONAKA jewellery runs at Tomorrowland Lumine Tachikawa from October 1 to 12 and at Tomorrowland Kashiwa Takashimaya Station Mall from October 16 to 25, 2026.
For the autumn festival of the Sawara Grand Festival from October 9 to 11, 2026, Sawara Shoka-machi Hotel NIPPONIA in Katori, Chiba, adds a daytime session on October 9 and 10 to its Premium Seat Plan, with seats on the second floor of a prefecture-designated cultural property for ¥12,000.
ZAOBA Tune Up Fes 2026, a festival combining wellness and music, takes place on November 14, 2026 at Chiba Port Park in Chiba City with a reggae-centered lineup, fitness experiences, kids' activities, and food trucks.
From October 1, 2026, ANA Crowne Plaza Narita in Chiba is taking reservations for three Christmas cakes. Reserve by November 30 to save ¥1,000 per cake, with pickup on December 23 to 25.
Hotel Okura Tokyo Bay in Urayasu, Chiba will light up its winter illumination "Precious Time Illumination" at three spots on the hotel grounds from November 1, 2026 to February 28, 2027, with an additional light wall for the courtyard this year.
From October 1, 2026, Hotel Okura Tokyo Bay in Urayasu, Chiba, is taking reservations for seven takeout Christmas items, including the new Christmas Wreath Tart and Christmas Bay Chocolate cakes, roast chicken, and roast beef.
Kamogawa Sea World in Chiba Prefecture will hold the Kamosea Premium Plan and Kamosea Premium Stay Plan for the first time on nine days in November 2026, combining after-hours animal experiences, a keeper lecture, dinner and a Night Adventure. Applications run from October 1 to 9.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari's Tea & Cocktail "The Lounge" is hosting a Pompompurin collaboration sweets buffet from November 3 to December 7, 2026, featuring character-inspired sweets, savory dishes like carved roast beef, an original can badge gift, and two collaboration drinks.
On November 7, 2026, Hyatt Regency Tokyo Bay Executive Chef Hidetoshi Nogami and L'AFFINAGE Chef Yasuyuki Takara will present a special course created just for the evening, paired with sommelier-selected champagne and wines.
Sport & Do Resort Resol no Mori in Nagara-machi, Chiba, is hosting an "AUTUMN FOREST FAIR" from September 24 to November 30, 2026, featuring bonfire cooking, harvest-themed workshops, and water activities like BIG SUP cruising and Floating Sound Bath at its nature-surrounded glamping resort.
Digital device bag and case brand tomtoc will exhibit at TOKYO GAME SHOW 2026, running September 17 to 21, 2026 at Makuhari Messe, showing cases and bags for Nintendo Switch 2, Steam Deck, ROG Xbox Ally X, and game controllers at a booth themed on the streets of a travel destination.
Danish e-bike brand MATE.BIKE holds a two-day pop-up at Mitsui Outlet Park Kisarazu on September 26 and 27, 2026, letting visitors test ride its full lineup, with every attendee getting a logo sticker with a discount coupon and test riders also getting a rubber keychain capsule toy
Game Source Entertainment (GSE) exhibits at Tokyo Game Show 2026, running September 17 to 21 at Makuhari Messe, welcoming visitors to Booth Hall 2, N02 with hands-on demos of Ratatan, THANKS, LIGHT., and Castle of Alchemist, plus a Noroi Ayashi photo spot and limited-edition novelties for those who complete select activities.
From Thursday, October 1, Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel's cafe "Toastina" is holding "Halloween Sweets & Bakery," turning motifs like a mischievous devil, a witch's apple, and a black cat into cute Halloween treats made with autumn ingredients such as pumpkin, chestnut, and apple. A sweets box, a limited-quantity Halloween afternoon tea, and a weekly Friday sweets buffet round out the lineup.
Bufff is making its first appearance at TOKYO GAME SHOW 2026, running September 19 to 21 at TKP Tokyo Bay Makuhari Hall, with a "mini JAMMM" booth in the Family Game Park's "Manabiba!" area where kids can turn their own drawings and photos into an original game.
Hong Kong-based goods maker Iijan is making its first appearance at Tokyo Game Show 2026, showcasing original merchandise for Bayonetta, Bayonetta 2, TEKKEN 8, Culdcept BEGINS, and The King of Fighters '98, plus a same-day reveal of official Earth Defense Force 5 and Earth Defense Force 6 collaboration goods, at Makuhari Messe from September 17 to 21, 2026.
Yamaguchi Prefecture's Iwakuni City will exhibit at TOKYO GAME SHOW 2026, running September 17 to 21 at Makuhari Messe, for a third consecutive year, showcasing its original PC game IWAKUNI QUEST and offering booth visitors a premium gacha giveaway of original city novelty goods.
Shueisha Games has delayed the release of JUJUTSU KAISEN RUMBLE: SURVIVATON, a battle royale game for up to eight players from Vampire Survivors developer poncle, from 2026 to 2027. A new second trailer is out now, and the game's first-ever public playtest will be available at Tokyo Game Show 2026, running September 17 to 21 at Makuhari Messe.
Kamogawa Sea World in Chiba Prefecture is holding its after-hours "Autumn Night Adventure" guided tour for nine days starting October 3, 2026, adding a new 10-minute orca lecture led by keepers at the end of each session. Phone reservations open on September 18.
LIONA Inc. is bringing its cross-media project DARK MACHINE to TOKYO GAME SHOW 2026 at Makuhari Messe, with TGS-exclusive hands-on demos of the mecha action shooter DARK MACHINE THE GAME, talk events on its production, and a three-day special stage featuring the pro esports team ZETA DIVISION and the anime's voice cast.
Drecom has released booth details for the pixel art adventure game Tokyo Stories at Tokyo Game Show 2026, including three original novelties at the venue and a new 360-degree virtual tour, "TOKYO DIVE 360°," that lets fans explore the game's world online.
Grand Nikko Tokyo Bay Maihama will host a Halloween-themed event from September 16 to October 31, 2026, featuring atrium photo spots, a digital stamp rally, and a limited-time stay plan with pastry chef-made Halloween sweets.
CAMSHOP.JP's "CIVIC History T-Shirt," printed with generations of Honda's Civic, adds black and dark beige colorways and goes on sale at a duty-free shop in Narita Airport Terminal 2 from late September 2026, with pre-orders open now on the official online shop.
From September 11, 2026, Oriental Hotel Tokyo Bay in Urayasu, Chiba will bring a giant pumpkin-shaped "Pumpkin Gate" photo spot to its lobby, and on October 23, 24, and 30, overnight guests can enjoy a photo event with costumed Halloween characters in the hotel's guest-only welcome lounge.
Tokyo Bay Maihama Hotel First Resort, an official Tokyo Disney Resort hotel, is decorating guest rooms for Christmas and offering three seasonal dinner menus from November 11 to December 25, 2026.
From September 17 to 21, the competitive shogi game KIOU brings a TOKYO GAME SHOW 2026 booth featuring a life-size recreation of its in-game cafe, an early look at the upcoming Story feature, a cast talk with a reading drama, and a talk-and-match event with professional shogi players.
Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea present the "Disney Christmas" event from November 11 to December 25, 2026, featuring the parade "Toys Wondrous Christmas!," the Mediterranean Harbor show "Disney Christmas Greeting," seasonal decorations, merchandise, and menus, along with matching programs at Disney hotels, Disney Resort Line, and Ikspiari.
Bushiroad will hand out original ticket-style novelty cards featuring MyGO!!!!! and Ave Mujica at the Weiß Schwarz Online demo booth during TOKYO GAME SHOW 2026 (TGS2026), running September 17 to 21 at Makuhari Messe.
Shueisha Games is bringing a playtest version of JUJUTSU KAISEN RUMBLE: SURVIVATON and a demo of UN:Me to its Tokyo Game Show 2026 booth, with original novelties for visitors and live e-sports commentary broadcast on the booth screen during matches.
Hotel Okura Tokyo Bay will host a limited 6-day Grand Sweets Buffet themed around Halloween's Sweet Temptation, featuring desserts made with autumn ingredients such as chestnut, purple sweet potato, pear, and persimmon, from October 26 to 31, 2026.
THE FARM in Katori, Chiba, is offering a two-night, three-day stay plan that lets overseas visitors join the float-pulling and dancing at the autumn festival of the Sawara Grand Festival, a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage tradition, from October 8 to 10, 2026.
AQUASTAR is exhibiting at the Business Days of TOKYO GAME SHOW 2026, showcasing promotion case studies built around its "RELEASE / REBOOT MARKETING" booth concept, which pairs launch-focused campaigns with strategies to reignite enthusiasm for existing titles.
Canon will exhibit at TOKYO GAME SHOW 2026 at Makuhari Messe from September 17 to 21, 2026, showcasing the upgraded Live Switcher Mobile Ver1.5.0 streaming app and Dual Pixel 3D, a technology that generates 3D data from a single photo.
Konami Digital Entertainment has finalized the lineup for its booth at Tokyo Game Show 2026, running September 17 to 21, headlined by the first domestic playable showing of the new Castlevania title Belmont's Curse and the first worldwide playable showing of its new UGC platform game, plus a KONAMI Anniversary to the Future retrospective corner and more.
Sega has revealed full details on the SEGA/Atlus booth for TOKYO GAME SHOW 2026, its largest ever, running September 17 to 21, 2026 at Makuhari Messe, including hands-on activities for titles such as STRANGER THAN HEAVEN, Persona 4 Revival, and Metaphor: ReFantazio, novelty giveaways, and a dedicated merchandise corner.
Smilegate has revealed the TOKYO GAME SHOW 2026 booth program for MIRESI: Invisible Future and Dead Account: Two Blue Flames, featuring hands-on corners, limited novelties, a character gacha, and a guest stage with cosplayers Moe Iori and Enako at Makuhari Messe from September 17 to 21.
A world-first Japanese-language demo of Total War: WARHAMMER 40,000 headlines the SEGA/ATLUS booth at TOKYO GAME SHOW 2026, alongside a prize-filled Hammer Challenge, a Games Workshop diorama, a new trailer, and a newly opened closed beta test registration page.
LINE GAME exhibits at TOKYO GAME SHOW 2026 for the first time, bringing an arcade-themed hands-on booth to Makuhari Messe from September 17 to 21, 2026, with a photo spot marking the newly confirmed game adaptation of Emoji no ko (Tentative), playable demos, and limited-edition merchandise.
Salon de Sweets at IKSPIARI in Maihama is hosting a Halloween sweets buffet called "Halloween Trick or Sweet! — Ghosts and Witches' Temptation Buffet" from September 15 to October 31, 2026, with a lineup of Halloween-themed desserts served buffet-style.
Kamogawa Sea World is hosting its popular animal encounter program for 13 limited days in October 2026, featuring five hands-on activities including an orca handshake, beluga touch-and-feed, and dolphin sign training, with an overnight hotel stay option also available.
From October 1 to 31, 2026, THE BBQ YARD GROVE HILLS NARITA — an outdoor BBQ venue in the garden space of ANA Crowne Plaza Narita — is offering a hands-free "Halloween BBQ Plan" with seven Halloween-themed dishes, a self-service costume bar, and a kids' trick-or-treat giveaway during the final week.
From September 1 to November 30, 2026, Hotel New Otani Makuhari's Autumn Special 2026 pairs seasonal dining — from a chestnut Mont Blanc to a matsutake kaiseki course — with cultural events and an all-you-can-practice golf stay, giving guests their choice of autumn.
From September 1 through November 30, 2026 checkout, Hotel New Otani Makuhari is offering two limited-time multi-night stay plans — the "Makuhari Suite Long Stay," giving guests a free third night in an ocean-view suite for the price of two, and the "Autumn Multi-Night Plan," which pairs accommodation with a meal coupon for use at the hotel's restaurants.
This autumn, Tokyo DisneySea Fantasy Springs Hotel, Disney Ambassador Hotel, and Tokyo Disneyland Hotel each offer their own way to enjoy the season, from chestnut and pumpkin desserts to Chip 'n' Dale-themed treats and rooms filled with Disney film-inspired art.
Atlus, a Sega group company, confirms Persona 4 Revival and the Nintendo Switch 2 edition of Metaphor: ReFantazio for Tokyo Game Show 2026, with a playable Persona 4 Revival demo, the Metaphor: ReFantazio "Trial of the Sword" hands-on content, and novelty giveaways at Makuhari Messe.
All Day Dining SATSUKI at Hotel New Otani Makuhari hosts the Super Sweets Buffet 2026 — Chestnut and Grape on weekends and holidays from September 12 to November 29, 2026, featuring a buffet-limited Chestnut Shortcake, Mont Blanc, and a wide range of Japanese, Western, and Chinese dishes.
Restaurant AVANTI at International Garden Hotel Narita is serving a weekday-only "Autumn Afternoon Tea" from September 7 to October 30, 2026, featuring nine seasonal sweets built around shine muscat, kyoho grapes, and chestnut alongside three savory dishes.
Starting September 4, 2026, merchandise from the MILKY☆SUBWAY THE GALACTIC LIMITED EXPRESS x Yokohama Marine Tower event goes on sale at 14 select Village Vanguard stores across Japan, including newly drawn illustrations by Takeuchi Ryosuke and a new Trading Hologram Clear Sticker.
Gran Cafe at Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel will host a Thai Food Buffet from September 1 to October 31, 2026, supervised by a Bangkok Marriott executive chef and featuring a limited-time collaboration with Thai skincare brand THANN.
For three days from September 20 to 22, 2026, the all-day dining restaurant Le Jardin at Grand Nikko Tokyo Bay Maihama will offer an Autumn Sweets Buffet featuring about 25 seasonal desserts alongside a full lunch menu built around grapes, pears, chestnuts, and sweet potatoes.
AVANTI, the restaurant at International Garden Hotel Narita, is holding a "Casual Italian & Shine Muscat All-You-Can-Eat" fair from September 1 to October 31, 2026, featuring free-flow shine muscat grapes, a bamboo charcoal pizza dreamed up by young staff, and fresh pasta menus that change between lunch and dinner.
Mr. CHEESECAKE YOUR CITY, the traveling cheesecake pop-up, is opening at four locations across Japan from late August 2026 — Kashiwa Takashimaya, Himeji Sanyo Department Store, Tenmaya Fukuyama Store, and Nagano Tokyu Department Store — featuring a pop-up-exclusive Strawberry flavor.
From September 1 to October 29, 2026, Hilton Narita's Terrace Restaurant hosts the "Autumn Gourmet Journey Buffet & Shine Muscat Fair," featuring ten stone-oven pizzas inspired by flavors from around the world and all-you-can-eat fresh shine muscat grapes and desserts.
Café Toastina at Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel is set to offer an autumn-themed sweets and bakery lineup featuring grapes, apples, and pears, along with a seasonal afternoon tea and sweets box — running throughout September 2026.
From September 15 to October 31, 2026, restaurants at Disney Ambassador Hotel, Tokyo DisneySea Hotel MiraCosta, and Tokyo Disneyland Hotel are serving special menus themed after "Disney Halloween," including Empire Grill's signature dinner, Oceano's Mediterranean buffet, Silk Road Garden's dinner course, Sherwood Garden Restaurant's buffet, and Canna's Precious Canna dessert.
Makuhari Bay Park's Wakaba 3-chome Park hosts "NEIGHBORHOOD MARCHE vol.5," a two-day summer night market on August 22 and 23, 2026, with more than 60 marche stalls, 30-plus kitchen cars, live music, live painting, a kamishibai show for families, and a gacha game, open from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
SPARK RICH, a strong-carbonation drink stand at Ikspiari in Maihama, has renewed its lineup with new Tokuno fruit drinks, a craft energy drink, and floats made with milkkiss's soft-serve, sold more than 20,000 times, through August 31, 2026.
Oddspark Co., Ltd. will open Oddspark! BAR in Matsudo at Matsudo Keirin on Saturday, August 22 and Sunday, August 23, 2026, during the Matsudo Keirin 76th Anniversary Masamitsu Takizawa Cup G3, featuring guest appearances by Misaki Nohara, Nami Seto, and Tsukasa Wachi, a prize drawing, and a livestream via Oddspark Live.
Tokyo Disneyland has revealed the names of two new attractions set to transform Tomorrowland: "Sugar Rush: Sweet Rescue," based on the Disney film Wreck-It Ralph, and "Space Mountain: Earthrise." The ¥100 billion renewal also brings a new "Tomorrowland Plaza" and several shops when the attractions open in 2027.
On August 23, 2026, the training sailing ship BLUE OCEAN Miraie, operated by the nonprofit organization Zeri Japan, will open its deck to the public at Tateyama Port's Sunset Pier in Chiba, giving visitors a rare chance to go aboard and explore the vessel up close.
To mark the start of Obon on August 13, 2026, Chiba confectionery shop Okashi no Taiyo is offering a limited-quantity sale of handmade tsukitate mochi and omukae dango — pounded the traditional way with a mortar and pestle from premium Chiba-grown Mangetsumochi and Koshihikari rice.
The Tokiwadaira SONO Project's two-night event fills the area around Tokiwadaira Station in Matsudo, Chiba with a night market, performances, and a collaboration with the local bon odori dance festival on August 29–30, 2026.
Ahead of the Disney Halloween and Lazos de la Familia events opening September 16, Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea begin selling new Halloween-themed merchandise and menus, along with Coco-inspired treats and goods, starting September 15.
Yokohama Iekei ramen chain Ichikakuya is running its first-ever collaboration with the Persona series to mark the franchise's 30th anniversary, from August 21 to October 4, 2026. A limited-edition ramen with an A4 clear file is available at every location, while collab drinks and merchandise are limited to 12 select stores.
AiPri World 2026 brings stage shows, exhibits, mini-games, and merchandise themed around "Bazarium Parade" to Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Hall 11 in Chiba on October 11 and 12, 2026, with advance tickets going on sale August 14.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari's tea and cocktail lounge The Lounge is holding the Sandwich & Sweets Buffet — Chestnut and Grape Autumn Sweets Collection from September 1 to November 2, 2026, featuring a fresh-pressed chestnut ice Mont Blanc, a new mala tang corner, and a wide range of seasonal sandwiches and desserts.
1955 Tokyo Bay by Hoshino Resorts, a hotel themed after 1950s America, will host "OLDIES HALLOWEEN NIGHT" from September 16 to October 31, 2026, transforming its lobby into an American pumpkin patch and offering retro Halloween treats and activities throughout guests' stay.
For a limited run in August and September 2026, Hotel New Otani Makuhari's Shell Pool is offering a new "Pool Inclusive Plan," bundling night pool admission with a choice of three add-on tiers, from drinks to premium poolside seating.
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BRASS Co., Ltd.'s new guesthouse wedding venue "Accord Laurier" opens in Kashiwa, Chiba Prefecture, on August 22, 2026, offering an exclusive-use house with an 8-meter wood-toned chapel, a green garden, and an open kitchen.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari's Chinese restaurant "Taikanen" introduces the "Early Autumn Lunch Course — Sōshū," featuring seasonal ingredients such as figs, autumn salmon, mushrooms, and chestnuts, available from August 1 to October 31, 2026.
STREATS, the breakfast restaurant at Ibis Styles Tokyo Bay, is holding a special autumn flavors fair from September 1 to September 30, 2026 (excluding September 19 to 23), featuring a jewel box-like grape assortment with Shine Muscat and a truffle-scented Roast Beef & Chicken Bowl.
ArtGrace Wedding Chateau/Omiya Rikyuu, ArtGrace Wedding Coast Tokyo Bay, and Iseyama Hills are hosting a limited-time Summer Family Buffet and Kids Patissier Experience in August 2026, where children put on a chef's coat and hat to build their own tropical mini parfait alongside a seasonal buffet and festival-style games.
THE BONDS SPA Ocean Private Villa - Chiba Shirahama - at the southern tip of the Boso Peninsula has added a new annex, EAST OCEAN VILLA HANARE, a two-story villa room with its own open-air hot spring bath for up to 12 guests.
From July 30 to September 22, 2026, Hotel New Otani Makuhari is offering a two-day, one-night "Night Pool & Afternoon Tea Stay" plan that pairs an evening at the outdoor "Shell Pool" with a melon, mango, and peach afternoon tea set at the 24th-floor Bay Court Café.
The 2026 new version of the Miffy zakka Festa is holding its first-ever event in Chiba Prefecture at Sogo Chiba Store. Running from August 11 to 24, the event features over 1,000 Miffy goods in this year's red theme, along with venue-exclusive mascots and photo spots to enjoy over the summer holidays.
Mother Farm in Futtsu City, Chiba Prefecture, is currently in full bloom with about 20,000 deep pink Momoiro Toiki petunias covering the hillside "Hana no Tani" flower field, a summer-only scene best enjoyed on clear days.
Kashiwa Takashimaya is hosting its first-ever Chiikawa POP UP STORE, held alongside a Nagano Market POP UP SHOP, from July 23 through August 12, 2026, with pop-up-exclusive merchandise and purchase bonuses on offer.
Ahead of the Makuhari Beach Fireworks Festa on August 1, Hotel New Otani Makuhari is offering a room-view stay plan and a dinner-then-fireworks restaurant plan at Shell the Garden, with both options still available to book.
Cafe "Toastina" at Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel hosts a Hawaiian-themed "Tropical Sweets & Bakery" fair from August 1 to 31, 2026, featuring tropical parfaits and tarts, a sweets box, an afternoon tea, and a weekly Friday sweets buffet.
Tokyo Bay Maihama Hotel First Resort, an official Tokyo Disney Resort hotel, is decorating guest rooms with a "Spooky Fantasy" Halloween theme and offering two limited-edition Halloween sweets from September 15 to October 31, 2026.
From September 16 to October 31, Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea host the "Disney Halloween" event, featuring the Villains' parade "Into the Frenzy," new photo spots, seasonal menus, and merchandise. Tokyo DisneySea's Lost River Delta also expands its Coco-themed "Lazos de la Familia" event, plus a new Duffy & Friends program and stage show.
From July 21 to September 13, children in middle school or younger accompanied by a guardian can play billiards free for up to two hours at BAGUS amusement locations across Tokyo, Kanagawa, Chiba, Saitama, and Nagoya.
BUNZABURO, a Kyoto shibori (tie-dye) fashion brand born from tie-dye specialty shop Katayama Bunzaburo Shoten, opens a limited-time store in the AIRPORT MALL on the fourth floor of Narita Airport's Terminal 2 main building starting July 17, 2026, with a bag-centered lineup that highlights shibori's textured beauty.
COCO VILLA Yoro Keikoku, a two-building whole-villa rental just steps from the Yoro River in Ichihara, Chiba Prefecture, opened on July 9, 2026, featuring a barrel sauna overlooking the gorge along with SUP boards and kayaks for river activities.
Hatsune Miku "Magical Mirai 2026" launches in Hamamatsu on July 24, then tours to Osaka and Chiba through August, pairing live concerts and an exhibition with wide-ranging collaborations with local businesses and the city of Hamamatsu.
Maihama View Hotel by HULIC will offer a limited-time "Harvest Halloween Room" from September 4 to October 31, 2026, wrapping guests in warm orange, storybook-like decor inspired by the autumn harvest and Halloween, with reservations opening July 13, 2026.
RESOL no MORI Obon 2026 runs from August 8 to 16, 2026, at Grandvaux Spa Village in Chiba, offering nine limited-time programs built around the cool of summer, including SUP fitness, a floating sound bath, indigo dyeing, sparkler making, and a Perseid meteor shower stargazing tour.
à le Loïc, a gelato and crêpe shop in Ikspiari near Tokyo Disney Resort, is offering two refreshing fruit soda flavors — kiwi, and blood orange with pink grapefruit — served plain or topped with handmade gelato, from July 13 to September 13, 2026.
Hilton Narita is holding a "Hands-On Kids Program" from July 19 to August 30, 2026, pairing hands-on experiences — including sushi making, pastry, pizza, and mocktail workshops — with a meal, so children can learn from hotel professionals and receive a certificate afterward. The 14-program lineup can also double as a theme for a summer vacation research project.
Oriental Hotel Tokyo Bay in Urayasu, Chiba, is offering a new stay plan that lets guests try ReFa recovery wear, pillows, hair dryers, and other beauty and wellness items in their room, with reservations opening July 9 and stays beginning July 15, 2026, limited to three rooms per day.
For the first time in 11 years, the Sawara Grand Festival Summer Festival and the Narita Gion Festival fall on the same weekend, and a stamp rally connecting both venues runs from July 10 to 12, 2026.
Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel in Maihama, Urayasu will host its sixth annual Hawaiian fair "ALOHA! Sheraton" from July 21 to August 31, 2026, featuring a Hawaiian buffet supervised by three Oahu hotels, hula and ukulele performances, morning yoga, and hands-on workshops throughout the hotel.
The Computer Entertainment Supplier's Association opens the official visitor website for TOKYO GAME SHOW 2026 (TGS2026) and unveils ticket sales details, the main visual, and this year's sponsor lineup.
Washinmura, a stay-able satoyama village in Futtsu, Chiba, reports that its 2026 wild firefly season concluded on July 5, marking the start of a quiet satoyama summer of evening fires, a wood-fired sauna, and time with its resident rescue cats.
hotel MONday Group is bringing three hotel pools to the Maihama area this summer, from a rooftop pool with day and night looks to a year-round outdoor lagoon, each paired with its own restaurant, large bath, and stay campaign for guests and members.
All Day Dining SATSUKI at Hotel New Otani Makuhari hosts the Super Sweets Buffet 2026 on summer weekends and holidays from July 4 to August 30, 2026, with July's lineup built around strawberry, melon, and mango, featuring three types of shortcake and all-you-can-eat Napoleon pie.
From July 4 to August 23, 2026, Sodegaura City Local Museum in Chiba holds a special exhibition marking 100 years since the start of the Shōwa era, featuring citizen-curated memorabilia, a nostalgic recreation of a Shōwa-era living room, and hands-on event days including a VR experience of the Hiroshima atomic bombing.
Washinmura, a nature retreat in Futtsu, Chiba, is celebrating the launch of its "Sleep & Beauty" girls' trip plan, which lets guests use the in-room self-esthetic machine CELLZERO SMART, with a July to September 2026 campaign that waives the usual ¥15,000 per-room surcharge, limited to one group per day.
Maihama View Hotel by HULIC is serving a yellow-themed "Summer Fruits Afternoon Tea" at its Fantasy Dining Fleur from July 1 to August 31, 2026, with tropical sweets, savories, and the trending Dubai chocolate mochi, all enjoyed with no time limit.
Itsukiri, a retreat in Isumi, Chiba, will host a two-night-only gastronomy event this September pairing its executive chef Ai Kimura with Daiki Horita of Nara's Michelin-starred VILLA COMMUNICO, uniting mountain and coastal terroir in one course alongside a stay built around hot springs and sauna.
NHK Culture Center's Chiba and Kashiwa classrooms are opening a new course exploring why Seishi Yokomizo's novels continue to be read and adapted, timed to the September 2026 release of the film The Village of Eight Graves, taught by Nishogakusha University professor Naotaka Yamaguchi.
Hotel New Otani (Tokyo, Makuhari, and Osaka) is hosting a one-month limited Strawberry, Melon & Mango Sweets Fair from July 1 to 31, 2026, featuring a sweets buffet, afternoon tea, and a range of seasonal shortcakes and desserts.
The RESOL no MORI Tanabata Festival runs from July 4 to August 19, 2026, at Grandvaux Spa Village in Chiba, with bamboo Tanabata decorations, limited seasonal sweets and cocktails, and a special lantern-release and stargazing event on August 19.
Funabashiya Koyomi is launching two summer-only Japanese sweets for July 2026 — a matcha kudzu-mochi pudding topped with granola and a refreshing lemon shiratama shiruko — available from July 2 to July 31.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari's outdoor pool Shell Pool reopens from July 18 to September 22, 2026, introducing a new "PINK & GOLD" concept with photogenic burgers, seasonal sweets, and colorful drinks at the poolside Garden Restaurant Shell the Garden.
AEON Entertainment and Sony Creative Products are opening SNOOPY Playful PARK, a Peanuts-themed indoor playground, at AEON Mall Tsudanuma South in Chiba this summer.
Salon de Sweets at IKSPIARI in Maihama is hosting a colorful summer sweets buffet from July 1 to September 14, 2026, featuring 11 seasonal treats inspired by an artist's palette.
THE FARM resort in Katori City, Chiba, kicks off its summer season with the "冷え冷え・納涼アイランド2026" event from July 1 to mid-October 2026, offering a full lineup of cool-down activities, onsen, glamping, BBQ, and chilled food across the entire resort.
Mother Farm in Futtsu, Chiba, is currently home to approximately 2,000 hydrangea plants in peak bloom, with two varieties on display across the park's garden and walking trail. A limited-edition color-changing lemonade drink is also available through late June.
Grand Mercure Minamiboso Resort & Spa, set within the Minamiboso Quasi-National Park in Chiba Prefecture, is offering 10 nature-based and hands-on summer experiences for families, from an all-inclusive outdoor pool to a stargazing session and an ocean plastics workshop, running from July through September 2026.
Space Aviation Co., Ltd. is now selling summer-limited helicopter night-view sightseeing flights timed to major fireworks festivals, offering a private aerial experience for groups of 3 to 6 from the Chiba Bay Coast Heliport and JPD Kyoto Heliport.
Iinuma Honke, a sake brewery with over 300 years of history in Chiba, will hold the "Tanabata and Fireflies Evening 2026" at Kinoene Omoya on July 18, 19, and 20, 2026. Guests can enjoy a special 7-course Japanese meal paired with the brewery's finest sake while watching fireflies in the garden of a registered tangible cultural property.
A drone show event celebrating Doremi's birthday is coming to the Funabashi Racecourse Lawn Plaza on July 25, 2026, featuring a drone show, dance performances, and an anime screening of Magical DoReMi.
Café Tostina at Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel is hosting the "Asian Tropical Sweets & Bakery" event from July 1 to 31, 2026, featuring tropical fruit-inspired sweets, bakery items, a sweets box, and afternoon tea.
Sport & Do Resort リソルの森 in Nagara-machi, Chiba, is expanding its hot spring glamping area "グランヴォー スパ ヴィレッジ" with the new "Harmony Area," featuring log-house lodges and glamping tents designed for corporate training and team-building stays, opening from August 2026.
Tokyo Disney Resort is rolling out expanded heat-relief initiatives from July 2 to September 14, 2026, as part of the special summer event "Summer Cool-Off at Tokyo Disney Resort," developed in collaboration with environmental science experts.
Hondoji Temple in Matsudo City, Chiba, is dazzling visitors this season with 50,000 hydrangeas and 5,000 Japanese iris flowers in bloom. The colorful display is expected to last through late June.
Sodegaura Park in Chiba will host its Hanashobu Festival from June 12 to 14, 2026, showcasing around 15,000 Japanese iris plants alongside cultural performances, limited-edition food, and photo opportunities.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari's Japanese restaurant Senbazuru is serving Chilled Kabosu Udon — a refreshing cold noodle dish made with fragrant kabosu citrus and delicate dashi broth — for a limited summer run from June 15 to August 31, 2026.
International Garden Hotel Narita in Chiba is offering a weekday-only casual afternoon tea for parents and children during the summer holidays, from July 21 to August 31, 2026, featuring 9 summer fruit sweets and 3 savory items on a shared gold circle stand.
Restaurant AVANTI at International Garden Hotel Narita is running a summer Italian buffet from July 1 to August 31, 2026, featuring freshly made pasta, stone-baked pizza, around 15 kinds of hotel-made desserts, and all-you-can-eat seasonal fruits that rotate monthly.
Kamogawa Sea World in Chiba will host "Summer Splash" from July 1 to August 31, 2026, featuring the orca "Tail Burst" performance that drenches the entire stadium in seawater.
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A new special program called Imaginary Creatures Wonder Festival is set to debut at Wonder Festival 2026 [Summer] on July 26 in Makuhari, gathering over 250 sculptural works of yokai, UMA, mythological creatures, and more from over 150 exhibiting dealers.
Center Hotel Narita 1 has refreshed all 130 guest rooms with aviation photographs by Narita-based photographer Charlie Furusho, covering 11 categories from cockpit views and seasonal scenery to night shots and overseas airports.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari's all-day dining restaurant SATSUKI will host a special three-day pasta fair from June 26 to 28, 2026, showcasing a kaiseki-inspired multi-course Italian menu by renowned chef Mamoru Kataoka of Ristorante Alporto in Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo.
Kinoene Farm on the grounds of Iinuma Honke in Shisui-machi, Chiba, opens its seasonal blueberry picking experience on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Two blueberry varieties are available across the season, with sessions running through September 6.
LULUTI, a fashion rental service offering dresses for weddings and special occasions, is opening its first store along the JR Keiyo Line at Aeon Mall Makuhari Shintoshin in Chiba City on August 6, 2026.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari's Rilakkuma collaboration sweets buffet, running through June 30, 2026, now includes a new anniversary cake plate option — a great choice for celebrating birthdays and special occasions with a personalized touch.
Grand Mercure Minamiboso Resort & Spa in Chiba has expanded its family room lineup with a projector-equipped room and a Japanese-style room accommodating up to 7 guests (including 2 co-sleeping), available from spring 2026.
Specialty coffee company PHILOCOFFEA has opened a new central kitchen at its Funabashi headquarters and is expanding its gluten-free baked goods lineup starting June 5, 2026.
Around 25,000 visitors gathered at Inage Seaside Park in Chiba on May 30, 2026, for an immersive fireworks event combining live music, drone shows, and a narrative fireworks performance marking the 900th anniversary of the founding of Chiba and the 50th anniversary of Inage Beach.
The iconic nighttime parade at Tokyo Disneyland has marked 25 years since its June 1, 2001 debut, with a special commemorative image available to park guests through the Tokyo Disney Resort app from June 1 through July 12, 2026.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari's garden restaurant "Shell the Garden" will offer three summer gourmet sets — a Wagyu BBQ, a Chiba local food set, and a Beer Party — all with unlimited drinks, from July 18 to September 22, 2026. Early bird tickets with up to around 20% off go on sale from June 8.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari's seasonal outdoor pool Shell Pool returns from July 18 to September 22, 2026. Reservations open June 1, with an unlimited-use Pass Card and a new Short Plan also available.
A new cafe, "Sakura City Museum APRON MARK," is opening on the first floor of Sakura City Museum in Sakura City, Chiba. A pre-opening event runs June 5–7 with a 20% discount, followed by the grand opening on June 10.
A craft beer café offering around 20 types of craft beer from Chiba Prefecture and beyond is opening at Narita Airport Terminal 2's post-security area on June 26, 2026.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari is offering its popular summer-limited "Night Pool & Stay" plan from July 18 to September 22, 2026, pairing accommodation with guaranteed access to the illuminated Shell Pool at night, just 30 minutes from central Tokyo.
Tengu Grand Food Hall / Minatoya Isokichi Shokudo opens at LaLaport Kashiwanoha on May 27, 2026 — the first shopping mall location for Tengu Grand Food Hall. The spot blends retro casual dining with charcoal-grilled fish set meals at family-friendly prices.
Cheese Garden is rolling out three limited-time café drinks under the "Mango Drinks" lineup from May 27, 2026, available at 14 locations across Japan through early July — each pairing cheese with mango and pineapple.
Michelin-recognized Hong Kong dim sum chain Tim Ho Wan is offering water dumplings — filled with shrimp, wood ear mushrooms, and bamboo shoots in house-made hot broth — at its Japan locations from June 1 to July 31, 2026, priced at ¥980.
ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Narita is now offering a BBQ stay plan featuring a covered outdoor BBQ dinner, handheld fireworks, and ice cream from Narita Yume Farm — available from May 28 through November 30, 2026.
The premium sake lounge Ikkon Fugetsu at Perie Chiba is running a month-long collaboration with Iinuma Honke, a 300-year-old brewery from Shisui, Chiba, throughout June 2026, featuring exclusive Kinoene (KINOENE) sake pairings, tasting sets, and a special brewer visit event.
Best Bridal is running a limited-time campaign tied to "Propose no Hi" (Proposal Day), the first Sunday of June. Couples who inquire between May 22 and June 30, 2026, and plan to propose by the end of August can receive a complimentary chapel decoration and a commemorative photo at participating venues.
A spring flower festival is set for May 30, 2026, on the Edogawa riverbank in Matsudo City, where a vibrant poppy field has been lovingly cultivated by local flower volunteers, nurseries, kindergartens, and residents.
A new creative café called FabCafe Chiba is set to open on June 1, 2026 inside Inohana-tei, a public facility within Inohana Park in Chuo-ku, Chiba City, offering café service, local goods, exhibitions, and events.
Starting August 1, 2026, Maihama View Hotel by HULIC will open an all-weather, hotel-guest-exclusive kids' park called "Umière" for a limited summer season. The facility features three themed zones with internationally recognized play equipment for children aged 0 to 12.
Grand Café at Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel in Maihama will serve up a North America Food Fair from June 1 to July 20, 2026, featuring buffet-style dishes from the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
A lineup of collaboration goods featuring Keisei Electric Railway and Sanrio Characters — including two hand towel designs and a drawstring bag — goes on sale at selected FamilyMart stores starting May 26, 2026, with a pre-sale event on May 23.
Two rare Manx Loaghtan baby lambs and a set of triplet baby goats have been born at Mother Farm in Futtsu City, Chiba, and can now be spotted on the Mother Farm Tour DX.
A PR event for the Ayame Matsuri Support Fair is set for May 17 at Hotel Nikko Narita, bringing together mayors and mascot characters from Katori, Itako, and Sakura cities to celebrate the region's iris festival season.
A new air-conditioned indoor luxury pool seat called "Hale Lani" is coming to Hotel New Otani Makuhari's outdoor Shell Pool this summer, offering champagne free-flow and rental amenities from July 18 to September 22, 2026.
A limited-time dessert buffet collaboration with Sanrio's Kuromi runs on select dates from June 13 to August 30, 2026, at Art Grace wedding halls in Yokohama, Omiya, Shin-Urayasu, Osaka, and Kyoto.
Kashiwa Takashimaya's "Great Tohoku Fair" brings together the best flavors from all 6 Tohoku prefectures, including over 10 first-time vendors and live cooking demonstrations, running May 20 to 26, 2026.
Starting May 8, Mawashizushi Katsu and Sushi Katsu locations are offering a new seasonal sushi and side dish lineup as part of the ongoing Kochi Umai-mon Fair, featuring straw-seared specialties and early-summer ingredients from Kochi Prefecture.
Moheji, a new concept restaurant from the renowned Tsukishima monjayaki brand, opened on April 28, 2026, at Ikspiari in Maihama, Chiba. Spread across seven immersive themed areas and offering over 50 monjayaki varieties inspired by 19 countries around the world, the restaurant delivers a one-of-a-kind dining experience on the iron griddle.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari's The Lounge is hosting the "Hotel New Otani" × "Rilakkuma" Super Sweets Buffet for the first time in Chiba Prefecture, running from May 7 to June 30, 2026, with 7 character-themed sweets, special collaboration drinks with acrylic stirrers, and a full savory menu.
THE FARM (Farm Resort) in Katori, Chiba is launching a limited-time day glamping plan for the Riverside area from May 6 to June 14, 2026. Guests can enjoy BBQ, vegetable harvesting, campfire with s'mores, and natural hot springs — all within a single day, from 12:00PM to 9:00PM.
THE TSUBAKIMORI Hotel & Residence opens on May 7, 2026 as Chiba City's first boutique hotel, just a 10-minute walk from JR Chiba Station, with 26 designer rooms, a ground-floor bistro, and local experiences in the surrounding Chiba Park neighborhood.
A free outdoor community festival combining stage performances, sports activities, and local food trucks is coming to Tokyu Resort Town Katsuura's Sunny Park on May 5, 2026.
From May 9 to June 21, 2026, SATSUKI restaurant at Hotel New Otani Makuhari is hosting a weekend sweets buffet featuring strawberry, matcha, and mango-themed desserts alongside Japanese, Western, and Chinese cuisine.
From May 7 to June 30, 2026, Hotel New Otani (Tokyo, Makuhari, and Osaka) is hosting its first-ever sweets fair themed around strawberry, matcha, and mango, with special desserts served across the hotels' restaurants and bakeries.
GRAND MONday Resort Tokyo Bay Maihama, the first property under the new GRAND MONday Resort brand, is set to open on July 18, 2026 in Maihama. The 140-room resort features all ocean-front rooms overlooking Tokyo Bay, a year-round outdoor lagoon pool, multinational dining, and a premium sauna experience.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari is offering a summer package that includes access to the outdoor Shell Pool for up to 16 hours across a two-day stay, along with a breakfast buffet and restaurant discount vouchers, available from July 18, 2026.
General tickets for teamLab: Yoro Valley, the night outdoor art exhibition running in Chiba's Yoro Valley through May 24, have sold out. Guests staying at participating accommodations in the area are eligible to receive free invitation tickets.
Kamogawa Sea World in Chiba has announced the return of Summer Splash, its beloved summer orca drenching event, along with the reveal of the official Summer Splash 2026 logo and the launch of exclusive merchandise.
Mother Farm in Futtsu City, Chiba Prefecture, is currently at peak bloom with 1 million nemophila flowers spreading across the hillside fields in a vivid shade of blue — Golden Week is the perfect time to visit.
Ofuro Café Karinnoyu, the hot spring and sauna facility within THE FARM Farm Resort in Katori, Chiba, celebrates its 4th anniversary on April 28, 2026, with an expansion of the men's outdoor cold baths and a lineup of special events throughout April.
A new PETIT BATEAU shop opens at Kashiwa Takashimaya S Wing 6F on April 29, 2026, offering a wide range of baby, kids, and women's items, along with Japan-exclusive logo T-shirts and a special gift for the first 50 qualifying customers.
Chakun Xiaolongbao Kisarazu Store is set to grand open at Mitsui Outlet Park Kisarazu on May 1, 2026, serving freshly steamed xiaolongbao handcrafted to order by certified dim sum chefs.
From July 1 to September 14, 2026, Tokyo Disneyland Hotel and Disney Ambassador Hotel are set to offer a range of summer-exclusive experiences, including a Lost Kids rally program, a tropical-themed restaurant event, pool activities, and an expanded Happy Entry benefit covering Tokyo DisneySea.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari's Japanese restaurant Senbazuru is offering the limited-time "Okonomi Don Gozen (Kiwami)" from May 7 to June 30, 2026, letting diners choose any two mini donburi from a selection of ten varieties.
From July 2 to September 14, 2026, Tokyo Disney Resort hosts "Summer Cool-off at Tokyo Disney Resort," featuring water-soaking attractions, special entertainment, limited-edition goods, and seasonal menus across Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea.
Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea are offering three summer-only passport options for the 2026 summer season, including afternoon entry passes and a one-day two-park hopper ticket, available for admission dates from July 1 to September 14.
A seasonal limited baked cookie gift set from Colomban, themed around sunflowers and lemon, is now available at stores across Tokyo and the surrounding area through late August 2026.
A new lineup of special merchandise celebrating Tokyo DisneySea's 8 theme ports and 25-year history will go on sale on May 25, 2026, as part of the ongoing anniversary event "Sparkling Jubilee."
JB's TOKYO, the Tabelog Hyakumeiten-selected craft burger specialist known for its square, 100% handmade burgers, is opening its sixth store at Seven Park Ario Kashiwa in Chiba Prefecture on April 21, 2026.
Café Toastina at Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel in Urayasu, Chiba, will host a pistachio and nut-themed sweets and bakery fair from May 1 to May 31, 2026, featuring monthly sweets, bakery items, a sweets box, afternoon tea, and a Friday sweets buffet.
Restaurant Fontana at Hotel Okura Tokyo Bay in Urayasu, Chiba will offer a limited Italian-themed afternoon tea for six days in May 2026, showcasing traditional dolce from across Italy alongside Italian-inspired savory dishes.
A night outdoor art exhibition by teamLab is open at Yoro Valley in Chiba, running from April 17 to May 24, 2026. The gorge, shaped over millions of years by the Yoro River, becomes an immersive art space that changes in response to the presence of visitors.
The Chiba location of Osusumeya has relaunched as a yakitori-focused all-you-can-eat restaurant, adding 10 new grilled skewer varieties to an expanded lineup of over 120 dishes and drinks.
A merchandise event for The Bears' School picture book series is taking place at Sogo Chiba's 6F Event Hall from April 21 to May 6. With approximately 500 items on sale, the venue also features SDGs educational panels and photo spots.
Granvaux Spa Village at Sport & Do Resort Resol no Mori in Nagara-cho, Chiba, is bringing back its popular Firefly Viewing Night Tour from May 23 to July 12, 2026, with nightly guided walks through firefly-lit nature trails for staying guests.
Following a full closure for renovation from January to April 2026, Ichihara Lakeside Museum in Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture reopens partially for a theatrically staged series of solo exhibitions through September.
The SNS sensation PUG, known for its freshly baked Boston Cookies with over 330,000 sold nationwide, is opening pop-up stores at Hiroshima PARCO and Mitsui Outlet Park Kisarazu this spring.
Ichihara City in Chiba Prefecture, known for the picturesque sight of Kominato Railway running through countryside scenery of cherry blossoms and rapeseed flowers, is sharing bloom updates via its official Instagram and city website.
For four days during Golden Week, the all-day dining restaurant Le Jardin at Grand Nikko Tokyo Bay Maihama will offer a special lunch buffet featuring about 65 varieties of dishes highlighting the flavors of early summer.
From April 16, 2026, Japanese patisserie Colombin is offering four new matcha-themed cakes for a limited period, including a matcha butter cream cake and a matcha Bavarian cream dessert.
A limited-time glamping collaboration inspired by the hit anime Frieren: Beyond Journey's End launches at Agricultural Resort THE FARM in Katori, Chiba, running from July 17 to October 16, 2026.
The Terrace Restaurant at Hilton Narita is holding a "VIVA Western Food Buffet — Melon and Mango Sweets Fair" from April 29 to June 30, 2026, with all-you-can-eat snow crab during Golden Week and a jumbo shrimp fry from May 7. A special all-you-can-eat melon add-on plan is also available.
Kamogawa Sea World is hosting its popular animal encounter program for 12 limited days in May 2026, featuring five hands-on activities including an orca handshake, beluga touch-and-feed, and dolphin sign training, with an overnight hotel stay option also available.
A special Tree Climbing® experience event is being held at the 21st Century Forest and Plaza in Matsudo on April 29, 2026. Participants use dedicated ropes and safety gear to climb trees in this hands-on nature activity.
For the first time since its 2016 opening, all 350 rooms at Tokyo Disney Celebration Hotel – Discover will feature renewed artwork, with new designs rolling out from September 1, 2026.
Hotel Okura Tokyo Bay in Urayasu, Chiba, is launching a MERMAID STORY ROOM stay plan from March 24 through August 28, 2026, featuring mermaid-themed decor, wave-inspired lighting, and exclusive summer perks for families.
Hibiya Kadan is selling three types of collaboration bouquets inspired by Pompompurin, the beloved Sanrio character who won first place in the 2025 Sanrio Character Awards, at stores nationwide through April 19, 2026.
DEAR MOM, a cafe overlooking Iwawada Beach and the calm waters of Ajiro Bay in Onjuku, Chiba, is set to open on April 3, 2026. Hotel and sauna facilities are also planned to follow in late April.
Starting September 30, 2026, Tokyo Disneyland's Showbase in Tomorrowland will host a new stage show featuring the super vocal and dance group "The D-Groovationz4" alongside beloved Disney characters — including the debut of Vanellope and Baymax at Tokyo Disney Resort.
A new Hawaiian-inspired coffee brand, KNOWS COFFEE, has opened its first location inside Aeon Mall Tsudanuma South in Chiba Prefecture, drawing long lines from the very first day.
Café Toastina at Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel is set to offer a spring-themed sweets lineup featuring flaky pastry and tart doughs, along with a seasonal afternoon tea and a sweets box — running throughout April 2026.
From March 12 to April 8, 2026, La foret buffet restaurant at Hotel Green Tower Makuhari is offering a special web-reservation-only course featuring all-you-can-eat domestic strawberries.
A national popup event tour for the TV anime Tokyo Revengers has been announced, visiting all 47 prefectures across Japan with region-exclusive Mikey character designs and collectible stamps.
From May 1 to 6, 2026, Restaurant Fine Terrace at Maihama View Hotel by HULIC will host a Golden Week Dinner Buffet featuring live roast beef carving and seasonal early-summer dishes, with special pricing for children staying at the hotel.
Sobakichi, known for its freshly stone-ground, hand-rolled, and freshly boiled nijuhachi soba, is opening its 9th location at Aeon Mall Tsudanuma South on March 18, 2026.
GREY, Japan's first Earl Grey specialty store, is holding a limited-time pop-up at Tobu Department Store Funabashi's "PanCafé" event from March 19 to 24, 2026, featuring popular soft serve ice cream and Hawaiian scones.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari's outdoor garden restaurant "Shell the Garden" will host a special Golden Week gourmet event featuring open-air BBQ, a premium chef's dinner, and a poolside afternoon tea — with dogs now welcome, too.
A hands-on coffee festival featuring local Chiba shops and a special brew served by station staff is coming to the Perie Square multipurpose space under JR Kaihin-Makuhari Station on March 21 and 22, 2026.
Starting March 10, 2026, Cafe Kaila's Maihama branch at Ikspiari is offering a spring afternoon tea set — limited to 8 guests per day, with a tiered stand full of sweets, savories, and a mini acai bowl, plus unlimited drinks.
Kamogawa Sea World in Chiba Prefecture is hosting a special after-hours orca performance on select weekends and holidays from April through September 2026, featuring dynamic orca jumps set against seasonal sunset skies. Tickets start at ¥1,000 per person.
Spring-inspired treats featuring fresh strawberries and pistachio gelato are available for a limited time at all H's CREAM dessert shop locations across Japan.
A strawberry-themed sweets buffet called "Strawberry Bloom" is coming to Maihama View Hotel by HULIC in Urayasu, Chiba for just three days from March 20 to 22, 2026. The event takes place at Restaurant Fine Terrace and features over 20 varieties of strawberry sweets alongside seasonal savory dishes.
Gran Cafe at Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel is holding a Nagasaki & Saga Gourmet Fair from March 1 to April 30, 2026, featuring regional dishes from both prefectures supervised by the executive chef of Nagasaki Marriott Hotel.
Sodegaura Spring Fest 2026, scheduled for Saturday, March 7, 2026, has been cancelled due to strong winds forecast during the event hours, with the safety of visitors, nearby residents, and vendors as the top priority.
The beloved spring limited menu at J.S. PANCAKE CAFE is returning, featuring Amaou strawberries layered into a mille-feuille pancake. Available from March 12 through early May at locations across Japan.
After drawing huge crowds at amusement parks across Japan last year, the nighttime park buyout matchmaking event is heading to Tokyo German Village in Chiba on April 18, 2026.
Restaurant AVANTI at International Garden Hotel Narita is hosting a Japanese Italian & Wa Sweets Buffet from April 1 to June 30, 2026, featuring six live-cooked fresh pasta options at lunch — including a creative dish made with Narita's signature unagi.
Café Toastina at Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel is celebrating spring with a seasonal fair featuring strawberry and cherry blossom-themed sweets, bakery items, afternoon tea, and a Friday sweets buffet throughout March 2026.
On May 24, 2026, a unique rice planting event combining SDGs practices and hands-on farming will take place in the Takataki area of Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture, using organic compost made from elephant dung collected at a local zoo.
From March 2 to May 1, 2026 (Monday–Friday, excluding March 20), Maihama View Hotel by HULIC is hosting a seasonal "Strawberry Afternoon Tea" featuring strawberry and cherry blossom sweets, savory dishes, and a soft drink bar. A lighter "Strawberry Dessert Stand" option is also on offer.
A limited-time teamLab exhibition featuring the interactive artwork "Sketch Umwelt" will be held at the Museum of Aeronautical Sciences in Chiba from March 20 to April 19, 2026. Entry to the exhibition is free (museum admission required separately).
A new Duffy & Friends collection themed around searching for beautiful shades of blue arrives at Tokyo DisneySea on April 14, 2026. Goods, food souvenirs, hotel special menus, and Disney Resort Line passes are all part of the lineup.
Italian & Wine Bar CONA is hosting "Ohanami Bar 2026" from March 1 to April 30, 2026, where guests can enjoy full-bloom cherry blossom décor indoors alongside 5 spring-limited dishes featuring strawberries and cherry blossoms.
Starting March 7, 2026, Fantasy Dining Soleil at Maihama View Hotel by HULIC presents "Pétale de Fraise," a spring-themed afternoon tea buffet combining individual dessert stands with a savory buffet, running on Saturdays and Sundays through April 26.
Ryugujo Spa Hotel Mikazuki in Kisarazu, Chiba, reopens with completely renovated guest rooms in two buildings. Fujimitei opens March 18, 2026, and Ryugutei opens March 20, 2026, with a total of 95 refreshed rooms.
The Disney Ambassador Hotel will hold the Tropical Summer Festival from July 1 to September 14, 2026, featuring Hawaiian-style menus, tropical decorations, and special character greetings with Stitch.
On May 30, 2026, a spectacular fireworks entertainment event will take place at Inage Seaside Park in Chiba, featuring live performances synced with fireworks, ticket information, and various seating options.
Celebrate Tokyo DisneySea's 25th anniversary with special menus featuring the event's signature Jubilee Blue color. Starting April 15th, enjoy Mickey-shaped macarons, special churros, and exclusive dining experiences.
Sport & Do Resort Resol no Mori in Nagara-machi, Chiba, is hosting a Spring Retreat Fair from March 20 to May 31, 2026, featuring BIG SUP cruising, water roll attractions, and floating sound bath experiences on their resort pool surrounded by nature.
A new resort hotel opens near Tokyo Disney Resort on February 13, 2026, featuring 750 rooms with exotic-themed interiors that evoke the excitement of traveling the world's oceans.
Tokyo DisneySea will host a special food and wine event from April 15 to June 30, 2026, offering culinary experiences across all eight themed ports with special menus inspired by Ratatouille.
Manyoken at JR Chiba Station will offer their beloved Tonkatsu Bento with special Valentine's and White Day wrapper designs in February and March 2026.
This spring, indulge in an exquisite seasonal bento featuring cherry trout and spring vegetables from the renowned Japanese restaurant Senbazuru. Available for takeout from March 2 to May 6, 2026.
Starting February 5th, Mawashi Zushi Katsu and Sushi Katsu locations launch their winter limited menu featuring seasonal delicacies like firefly squid, whale taste comparison, and citrus-accented sushi.
Tokyo Disneyland presents the sixth installment of Disney Pal-Palooza from April 9 to June 30, 2026, featuring a colorful sweets-themed celebration with parade, special menus, exclusive merchandise, and park-wide decorations.
KONA'S COFFEE, which operates 51 locations across Japan, launches a new brand KNOWS COFFEE, opening its first store at AEON Mall Tsudanuma South on March 18, 2026.
The hotel celebrates its 4th anniversary under HMI Hotel Group management with a special 2-meal accommodation plan featuring open-kitchen buffet dining and all-you-can-drink options. Available from February 1 to April 28, 2026.
The campground located inside Tega Hill Park in Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture has undergone a large-scale renewal, transforming into a family-friendly outdoor destination.
The world's most famous penguin Pingu collaborates with eco-friendly lifestyle brand KNT365. Exclusive products including bags and book covers available at select Tsutaya bookstores from February 6 to March 1, 2026.
THE MEAT DUTCH Kashiwa-no-ha Campus launches its first-ever all-you-can-eat plan featuring up to 53 items, including signature hamburgers and seasonal vegetables, available for three months starting February 3rd.
From January 26 to March 1, 2026, Aloha Table restaurants across Japan are serving special menu items inspired by Yakuza Kiwami 3 and Yakuza 3 Gaiden Dark Ties. The collaboration features dishes that appear in the game, including SPAM-topped hamburgers and curry, plus an exclusive SNS campaign with prizes.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari introduces the "Haru Urara Gozen – Kiwami," a limited-time seasonal menu featuring 10 kinds of appetizers and spring ingredients, available from March 2 to May 6, 2026.
A fun stamp rally featuring local strawberries at farms, shops, and cafes around Teganuma, running from January 31 to March 22, 2026. Collect stamps to win prizes and participate in special events.
Perie Inage, a commercial facility directly connected to JR Inage Station, is undergoing a complete renovation of its food zone "Food Square" and will reopen in spring 2026 under the new name "GOURMARENA."
Hotel New Otani's patisserie introduces a unique shortcake combining Hakata amaou strawberries with traditional castella sponge, available through March 31, 2026.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari's Chinese restaurant "Daikanyuen" introduces a luxurious spring lunch course featuring seasonal mountain vegetables and seafood, available from February 1 to April 30, 2026.
Sport & Do Resort Resol no Mori in Nagara, Chiba Prefecture, will host a special Total Lunar Eclipse Observation Tour on March 3, 2026, where visitors can witness the moon transform into a reddish-copper color during this rare celestial phenomenon.
A limited-time collaboration between Marufuku Coffee Shop and Rilakkuma brings adorable pancake and strawberry menu items to 12 locations across Japan from February 1 to 28, 2026.
Ramen Wadaya, a popular ramen shop near Tsudanuma Station, has revamped its signature kelp water tsukemen with four varieties of kelp and a unique "try the noodles first" dining experience.
Kamogawa Seaworld offers a special after-hours program where visitors can enjoy the aquarium after closing on three days in March 2026, featuring behind-the-scenes tours, beluga encounters, and dinner with orcas.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari's Pâtisserie SATSUKI offers an exquisite Valentine's collection featuring collaboration bonbons with Pierre Hermé Paris, Super Series chocolate desserts, and Chiba-inspired treats from February 1-14, 2026.
Grand Nikko Tokyo Bay Maihama will host a special Valentine's Day parent-child event where families can create adorable bear-shaped chocolate tarts under the guidance of hotel pastry chefs, followed by an evening buffet dining experience.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari presents the second phase of its Strawberry Collection buffet, featuring premium strawberry desserts and savory dishes from March 1 to May 6, 2026.
A limited-time event launches January 29th at SiKiTO CAFE Nihonbashi and Makuhari locations, featuring TAICHIRO MORINAGA winter sweets paired with specially created music for an immersive sensory experience.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari offers a special Valentine's Chapel Proposal Dinner Plan from February 11 to 14, 2026, featuring exclusive chapel rentals and romantic dining experiences with a 100% success rate since 2021.
Experience Narita Airport like never before with an open-top bus tour that takes you into restricted areas, up close to aircraft, and to the exclusive Ramp Central Tower for 360° panoramic views.
Cafe Toastina at Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel presents the second installment of their seasonal strawberry fair, "Strawberry × Chocolate Sweets & Bakery," running from February 1 to February 28, 2026. Perfect for the Valentine's season.
Lazare Diamond stores across Japan are hosting a Bridal Fair from January 24 to February 28, 2026. Customers who purchase bridal rings during the event will receive an original Lazare Diamond novelty item as a gift.
Starting January 20, 2026, Godiva introduces new soft serve ice cream featuring delicate chocolate petal toppings at select Valentine's Day pop-up locations across Japan.
Starting January 23, Plus Narita Lab Co., Ltd. will launch the Baked Sweet Potato MOCHI, a new product featuring luxuriously rich roasted sweet potato paste made from Chiba-grown sweet potatoes, at Narita Airport's +NRT factory brand stores.
Hokkaido-based chocolate brand RIPi CIOCCO brings unique fruit-shaped chocolates to Valentine's events across Japan, featuring limited-edition collections available from January 17 to February 15, 2026.
Sodegaura City is hosting Walking Festa 2026, a multi-generational walking event at Tokyo German Village on March 8, 2026, with courses of approximately 4 km and 8 km.
A new plant-based cola using stevia sweetener is now available at convenience stores across the Greater Tokyo area, offering a refreshing cola taste with zero sugar and zero calories.
The day spa facility in Shisui Town, Chiba, celebrates its 10th anniversary from January 24 to February 8, 2026, featuring Japanese drum performances, sake baths, and special promotions.
The maple sweets specialty store The MAPLE MANIA will be opening limited-time Valentine's pop-up shops at Sogo, Tokyu, and Takashimaya department stores across Japan from January to February 2026.
Hotel Mikazuki in Kisarazu City, Chiba, will offer limited-time accommodation and day-trip plans in February 2026 exclusively for single-parent families, helping them enjoy their first family trip together.
Disney Hotels welcome guests with special seasonal offerings, including Minnie's Funderland-themed menus, Imagining the Magic photo-themed rooms, and Minnie's Spring Daydream dining experiences.
Kashiwa Takashimaya Station Mall hosts a special Kumamoto Akairo Fair from January 21 to 27, featuring limited-time menu items using Kumamoto strawberries, tomatoes, decopon, and eggplant.
A limited-time exhibition of 3D pop art by New York-based artist Charles Fazzino is taking place at the Takashimaya Kashiwa store from January 16 to 18, 2025.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari's Japanese restaurant Senbazuru launches two limited-edition ehomaki featuring golden saffron rice and seven premium ingredients. Available February 1-3, 2026.
Keisei Rose Garden in Yachiyo City, Chiba, opens its limited-time strawberry picking facility featuring a rainbow theme, interactive experiences, and exclusive sweets from January 17 to April 30, 2026.
Belgian chocolate brand Legast collaborates with Ron Herman Cafe for the second time, launching a special chocolate box featuring dark chocolate made from rare Peruvian cacao and a cafe-exclusive white chocolate with raspberry and cacao nibs.
Takagi Coffee introduces a limited-time seasonal menu featuring homemade nama chocolate in pancakes, smoothies, and hazelnut lattes, available from January 16th at 9 locations across Japan.
Sogo Chiba Store hosts Valentine's 2026 from January 20 to February 14, featuring chocolate from debut French brands, limited-edition treats, and special sweets across all floors.
A stamp rally event featuring four facilities in Shisui Town, Chiba Prefecture, runs from January 10 to May 6, 2026. Collect stamps to win original stickers and exclusive prize sets.
Self-photo brand Photomatic launches a collaboration with the popular anime Mr. Osomatsu. Five exclusive frames will be available at 11 locations nationwide from January 14 (Wed) to February 1 (Sun).
Hotel Okura Tokyo Bay will host a limited 6-day Grand Sweets Buffet celebrating the pairing of sweet strawberries and rich chocolate, featuring over 14 varieties of desserts and pastries from February 10-12 and 17-19, 2026.
CAMSHOP.JP announces the sale of a special Initial D ZIPPO lighter featuring iconic manga scenes, limited to 150 numbered units, at Tokyo Auto Salon 2026 from January 9 to 11, 2026.
From January 5 to February 28, 2026, Hotel New Otani Makuhari's Penthouse Lounge "Bay Court Cafe" presents a luxurious strawberry-themed afternoon tea featuring Hakata Amaou strawberries and the hotel's signature "Super Series" cakes at 100 meters above ground.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari launches its highly anticipated strawberry-themed buffet featuring premium Super Amaou shortcakes, fresh-made crepes, and over 260,000 satisfied guests since 2009.
To commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Ultraman Series, exclusive collaboration merchandise and event-limited items will be available at the Ultraman Series 60th Anniversary Collaboration Goods & Neon Genesis Evangelion Goods Shop at TOKYO AUTO SALON 2026, held at Makuhari Messe from January 9-11, 2026.
A new branch of TONTON, known for its savory Obihiro-style pork bowl, opens in Narita City, Chiba Prefecture in late January 2026.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari presents the "Strawberry & Amaou Sweets Fair" until March 31, 2026, featuring exclusive afternoon tea sets, all-you-can-eat buffets, and premium strawberry desserts on the 24th floor with stunning Tokyo Bay views.
Monster Hunter Festa '26, the ultimate gathering for Monster Hunter fans nationwide, will feature exclusive visitor benefits, special merchandise, impressive life-size installations, and exciting content. The event will be held on February 22, 2026, at Makuhari Messe in Chiba.
Soubourou Concept Ryukyu, a luxury villa blending Japanese modern aesthetics with Ryukyuan culture, opens in Minamiboso, Chiba. The exclusive one-group-per-day villa features Ryukyuan limestone interiors, ocean views, Minamiboso hot springs, heated pool, private sauna with cold plunge, and climate-controlled BBQ pavilion.
Sport & Do Resort Resol no Mori in Chiba offers a romantic Valentine's and White Day glamping experience from February 1 to March 15, 2026, featuring specially decorated rooms, handcrafted sweets, and French cuisine.
Ticket sales have started for the Winter Sweet Potato Expo 2026, Japan's largest sweet potato festival featuring roasted sweet potatoes and sweet potato sweets from across the country, to be held at Makuhari Messe from February 11 to 15, 2026.
A one-day cultural event celebrating music, food, vintage clothing, and local artisan goods across three venues in Nishi-Chiba on November 22, 2025.
FUN VILLAGE in TOKYO-BAY, a candy-themed indoor family park featuring Sakuma Seika's beloved Ichigo Miruku candy, opens on November 28, 2025. Located at LaLaport TOKYO-BAY shopping mall in Chiba, this unique attraction brings candy making to life through interactive play areas, workshops, and exclusive merchandise.
Ikspiari, a shopping facility at Tokyo Disney Resort celebrating its 25th anniversary, welcomes a Christmas tree inspired by Disney's latest film Zootopia 2, releasing December 5, 2025.
THE FARM, an agricultural resort in Chiba's Katori City, announces a special accommodation plan for runners and supporters of the 17th Katori Koedo Marathon on December 14, 2025.
Chiikawa Yaki, the popular character-themed pastry shop, is expanding to Chiba with its second location. The new store will offer exclusive new flavors including Pistachio, Strawberry Chocolate, and Rare Cheese.
Tokyo Disney Resort will host special New Year celebrations from January 1 to January 12, 2026, featuring greetings from Disney characters in traditional Japanese attire, exclusive merchandise, and festive fireworks.
From January 15 to June 30, 2026, Tokyo Disney Celebration Hotel will offer exclusive guest rooms featuring photographer Mika Ninagawa's stunning Fantasy Springs photography as part of the Imagining the Magic photography project.
We held a 2-day bus tour to Chiba with Kuge Kyohei and Yamaki Toru on October 4-5. Participants enjoyed a fan meeting at a hot spring inn and BBQ at a ranch!
The fourth installment of the popular collaboration between Marufuku Coffee Shop and Sumikko Gurashi launches nationwide this November, featuring chocolate-themed menu items and exclusive novelties.
THE FARM agricultural resort in Chiba will open its winter-limited Starry Sky Strawberry Garden on December 13, 2025, featuring nighttime strawberry picking under illumination.
KURAND's online sake shop opens a limited-time pop-up store at Narita Airport Terminal 1, featuring their viral "Sake Gacha" random sake selection experience from September 27 to October 27, 2025.
Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea present Disney Christmas from November 11 to December 25, featuring a brand-new parade, festive entertainment, and special holiday decorations.
Grand Nikko Tokyo Bay Maihama introduces a vibrant dinner buffet experience in an amusement park atmosphere, featuring over 60 seasonal dishes and live cooking performances.
The first-ever live concerts for the Pokémon feat. Hatsune Miku collaboration project are scheduled for March 2026 at LaLa arena TOKYO-BAY, featuring all virtual singers and Pokémon characters performing together across five shows.
Kamogawa Sea World is one of Chiba Prefecture's representative tourist spots. It's an aquarium where you can enjoy dynamic orca shows and encounters with diverse marine life. The facility is well-equipped with restaurants and souvenir shops, making it popular with families and international travelers alike.
Chiba Prefecture, located near Tokyo, is easily accessible and rich in nature, history, and culture, attracting many tourists throughout the year. Especially in September, the climate becomes milder, making it a great time to enjoy various events and activities. This article introduces the nature, activities, events, festivals, and fireworks that you can enjoy in Chiba […]
If you’re planning a trip, you’d want to include things in your itinerary that you can only see or experience during that specific time, right? This time, we will introduce the situation, events, and recommended spots in Chiba in October for those who are interested. Note: The events introduced may have schedule changes. Please check […]
If you plan to go sightseeing, you probably want to include things in your itinerary that you can only see or experience during that specific time. This time, we will introduce the conditions, events, and recommended spots in Chiba for November for those who are interested. *The events introduced may have schedule changes. Please check […]
If you’re going sightseeing, you want to include things in your itinerary that can only be seen or experienced during that specific time, right? This time, we will introduce the conditions, events, and recommended spots in Chiba in December for those who are interested. Please note that the dates of the events introduced may change. […]
When you travel, you want to include experiences and sights that are unique to that specific time of year, right? For those looking for such experiences, we will introduce the April events, highlights, and recommended spots in Chiba. *Please note that the events mentioned may have their schedules changed. Please check the official websites of […]
About Chiba in August Chiba Prefecture in August is a season full of summer charm. You can enjoy swimming in the sea, fireworks festivals, and the beauty of nature. Especially because of the abundance of summer activities and events, it is worth visiting. *Please note that the events mentioned may have their schedules changed. Please […]
If you’re sightseeing, you probably want to include things in your itinerary that you can only see or experience during that specific time of year. This time, we will introduce the January situation, events, and recommended spots in Chiba for those who are interested. *Please note that the events introduced may have schedule changes. Please […]
If you’re planning to go sightseeing, you probably want to include things in your itinerary that you can only see or experience during that specific season. This time, we will introduce the situation, events, and recommended spots in Chiba during February for those who are interested. *Please note that the event schedules mentioned may change. […]
If you are planning to go sightseeing, you probably want to include things in your itinerary that you can only see or experience during that specific time. This time, we will introduce the conditions, events, and recommended spots in Chiba in March for those who are interested. *Please note that the event schedules are subject […]
The Boso Peninsula is a peninsula located in eastern Chiba Prefecture, surrounded by Tokyo Bay and the Pacific Ocean. The area is rich in nature and has a resort-like atmosphere. The Boso Peninsula is home to many attractive sightseeing spots, such as gourmet foods filled with the bounty of the Pacific Ocean, spectacular views that […]
Summary Check out this Choshi, Chiba trip plan! Enjoy tasty seafood and beautiful Pacific Ocean views in nature. Hope it helps with your travel plans:) *Please note that information and prices listed are subject to change. Travel Itinerary 07:30am Tokyo Station It takes about 2 hours from Tokyo Station to Choshi by “Shiosai” limited express […]