Discover the best travel guides, tips, and experiences for Kanagawa
A Girls Band Cry pop-up shop will run from October 17 to November 5, 2026 at Atre Kawasaki, offering new goods with illustrations by character designer Nari Teshima and a limited postcard bonus with purchase.
On November 2 and 3, 2026, Hakone Retreat före & villa 1/f in Sengokuhara will hold a koniwa bonsai (small-garden bonsai) workshop for hotel guests, using saplings along with moss and stones gathered on the hotel grounds.
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.
ATELIER MATCHA launches its autumn/winter menu on October 16, 2026 under the theme "MATCHA meets COFFEE," pairing Uji matcha with a Kyoto dark roast coffee, plus seasonal items at its Ginza and Kamakura cafes.
Terrace and Table at Hotel Metropolitan Kawasaki is holding its "Year End & New Year Buffet" from December 1, 2026, to January 14, 2027, including a nine-day Long Christmas Buffet from December 19 to 27.
Hakone Gora Karaku and Atami Izusan Karaku, both awarded One Michelin Key for three consecutive years, are serving seasonal autumn menus at their dining room "Mutsuki" (六つ喜), through November 30, 2026 at Gora and November 15, 2026 at Izusan.
Kobe Beef Yakiniku Touma in Yokohama will begin serving the lunch-only "Special White Taiwan Ramen" on October 12, 2026, a spice-free second collaboration dish with Michelin-starred Chef Nishimura.
Hakone Hotel Kowakien in Hakone, Kanagawa, plans to open guest rooms with semi-open-air hot spring baths in autumn 2027, and has added garden-side seating at its buffet restaurant, Fontainebleau.
VS Tokimeki Night SPECIAL, the largest edition of the series, will be held on Saturday, December 5, 2026 at Yokohama World Porters, using the VS PARK facility and a rooftop venue overlooking the Minato Mirai night view. Up to 1,000 singles aged 18 to 32 can take part.
Fourtreat Hakone Sengokuhara in Hakone offers a women-only Ladies Plan for autumn and winter, with a 45-minute yomogi steam session, Micho fruit vinegar and a Hakone-exclusive LULULUN face mask, from ¥11,450 per person.
From November 1, 2026 to January 3, 2027, Bar & Lounge Melody at Hilton Yokohama will serve a winter afternoon tea themed on white chocolate and red fruits, with a strawberry and meringue tart, a ruby chocolate parfait, and savories by the specialty restaurant chef.
From November 20 to December 25, 2026, OMO7 Yokohama by Hoshino Resorts is holding its first "Legacy Christmas," with a guest-only YOKOHAMA Illumination Ride from Kannai to the port area, a Legacy Christmas Tree on the hotel's grand staircase, and a limited-time Stollen Parfait at OMO Bakery.
The Top of Yokohama Bar Lounge on the 42nd floor of Shin-Yokohama Prince Hotel serves the grape-themed "Afternoon Tea in the Sky PURPLE GRAPE" from November 1 to 30, 2026, at ¥6,700 per person.
A limited-time stay package from The Kahala Hotel & Resort Yokohama goes on sale on October 6, 2026, for stays from November 21 to December 25. It includes a priority entry pair ticket to the Christmas Market in Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse and premium mugs, from ¥52,400 per room for 2 adults.
Yokohama Bay Sheraton Hotel & Towers will host a chestnut and autumn fruit night sweets buffet called "Sweets Parade" at the Sea Wind Lounge, with 11 seasonal sweets, light meals, and drinks, every Wednesday and Thursday from October 7 to November 26, 2026.
The Lounge & Bar "Marine Blue" at the Yokohama Grand InterContinental Hotel will serve an afternoon tea starring Fukuoka's "Amaou" strawberries from December 1, 2026 to February 28, 2027, with a special Christmas version on December 24 and 25.
From October 7 to 20, 2026, Yokohama Takashimaya holds TSUNAGU ACTION WEEKS to address the problem of abandoned bamboo groves. The program includes Hama no Menma made from Yokohama bamboo, a market for comparing 14 types of menma from 12 prefectures, and bamboo products.
Bakery & Sweets Picot at The Fujiya Hotel in Hakone is taking Christmas reservations until December 21, 2026. The menu has three cakes plus roast chicken, stollen and panettone, with pickup from December 23 to 25.
From October 3 to October 31, 2026, kawara CAFE&KITCHEN Kichijoji PARCO and kawara CAFE&DINING Kawasaki More's serve Mell-chan collaboration menus, including ribbon-themed plates, a strawberry parfait, and a blue Calpis float, along with original goods and novelties.
From November 4, 2026 to January 11, 2027, six hotels and wedding venues in Tokyo, Yokohama, Nagoya, and Osaka are serving a winter-limited afternoon tea created with Australian organic cosmetics brand Jurlique, featuring rose-themed sweets alongside savories and scones.
Tom and Jerry Wakuwaku Street runs at the 6th-floor special venue of Sogo Yokohama from October 14 to 27, 2026, with four food themes, around 200 or more event-limited items, and photo spots.
From October 7, 2026, the Fujiko·F·Fujio Museum in Kawasaki City decorates the whole museum for autumn and winter, with a large Christmas tree, evening lighting in the third-floor Harappa, limited takeout sweets and hot drinks, and new key-visual merchandise.
On November 7, 2026, MILANO｜GRILL at Hyatt Regency Yokohama will hold a makers' lunch with Bordeaux wine company Baron Philippe de Rothschild, pairing four wines with a special course for ¥15,000 per person.
From October 6 to November 21, 2026, Kiki!! CREATIVE GALLERY&CAFE in Shonan Hiratsuka presents works by three of its artists, from a pattern drawn over 15 years to freely drawn doodles and poetry.
Kitanokaze Saryo in Hakone celebrates its 15th anniversary on Thursday, October 8, 2026, with a one-day-only welcome champagne service in the lounge and after-dinner hors d'oeuvres to enjoy with drinks.
Starting October 1, 2026, HEATH's Yokosuka store on the 6th floor of Yokosuka More's City holds an anniversary campaign with a total of 13% in points back on October 1, an original sacoche with purchases of ¥25,000 or more, and the exclusive "SUBMARINE" coach jacket at ¥12,990.
From November 17 to December 25, 2026, Restaurant Le Trianon at Kamakura Prince Hotel serves a Christmas afternoon tea featuring Christmas tree and snowman sweets and warm savories, with free-flow coffee or tea, for ¥6,000 per person.
MEZAME VALLEY, a park taking shape in Oyabe, Yokosuka, on land used as an ammunition depot since 1939, has opened its official brand site. A 24-session Miura clan "storyteller" training course is now accepting applications.
From October 1 to November 15, 2026, Sarabeth's BASEGATE Yokohama Kannai is offering a terrace-only set of six bistro-style dishes with free-flow drinks for ¥6,300, by reservation.
GARDEN HOUSE KAMAKURA, SHINJUKU, MINATOMIRAI, and TAKANAWA are serving "SHINE MUSCAT SELECTION," a limited-time lineup of food, desserts, and drinks made with in-season Shine Muscat grapes, starting October 1 (October 15 at KAMAKURA), with a different menu at each restaurant.
Hakone Emoa Terrace by Onko Chishin in Sengokuhara is offering group-only plans this autumn, including an October-November sweets plan and a private breakfast in the Orient Express salon car, whose interior was designed by René Lalique.
On Wednesday, November 11, 2026, Roast Beef Kamakurayama's main store in Kamakura welcomes Antonino Destro of Sicily's Destro Vini for a special dinner pairing four Etna wines with its signature black wagyu roast beef.
From October 16 to November 30, 2026, Enoshima and Shonan host a Rascal Does Not Dream tour event with a digital stamp rally, life-size character panels, newly drawn postcards, and collaboration goods.
On Saturday, October 24, The Westin Yokohama in Minato Mirai will hold an autumn wellness event featuring a guided Minato Mirai run with a recovery session and a Floating Sound Bath in the hotel's indoor pool.
From October 1, 2026, Lounge Sea Wind at Yokohama Bay Sheraton Hotel & Towers begins a seasonal anmitsu series by its pastry chef, opening with a Marron Anmitsu made with Tanba chestnuts and Uji matcha soft serve, alongside three new autumn cakes at Pastry Shop Dorer.
Buffet Dining Kochel at Shin-Yokohama Prince Hotel is holding the "Dagoumaka! Kumamoto Fair" from October 1 to November 30, 2026, featuring hearty ingredients from Kumamoto's mountains and seas, chosen through the chef's own visit to local producers.
A POP UP STORE for the TV anime Red River is confirmed to tour six Loft stores nationwide starting October 1, 2026, offering venue-exclusive goods, advance-sale original merchandise, and life-size character panel photo spots.
Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise is hosting its autumn event "Aki Para!" from October 1 to November 13, 2026, with exhibits and performances built around four autumn themes — art, learning, sports, and food — including a renewed sardine show, two nighttime performances, animal lectures, and seasonal menus.
Keikyu Department Store in Yokohama will hold "Yokohama Stationery Expo — Happy Paper Market" from October 22 to 27, 2026, bringing together 62 stationery brands and around 7,000 items, along with custom-order services and workshops, to mark the store's 30th anniversary.
Champagne house Veuve Clicquot is hosting "Veuve Clicquot Yelloween," a stylish, playful Halloween event for adults built around its flagship "Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut," with Tokyu Kabukicho Tower dressed in Clicquot yellow and participating bars, restaurants and hotels across Shinjuku, Yokohama, Roppongi, Shibuya and Osaka from mid-September through November 1, 2026.
The YOKOHAMA URBAN SPORTS FESTIVAL '26 Executive Committee is holding the free-admission ALL AMERICAN FOOD FESTIVAL '26 at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Event Plaza on Saturday, October 17 and Sunday, October 18, 2026, bringing together more than 20 vendors serving American-style burgers, meat sandwiches, waffle chicken sandwiches, and more, alongside the co-located YOKOHAMA URBAN SPORTS FESTIVAL '26.
Hotel New Grand in Yokohama is serving an autumn-themed afternoon tea set at Lobby Lounge La Terrasse from November 1 to November 30, 2026, featuring seasonal sweets and savory bites inspired by the autumn harvest.
Nittoh Tea has teamed up with Yellow Monkey Brewing on CHA-GASUMI, a limited-quantity Hazy Tea Ale made with Assam and Uva tea leaves, going on sale September 19, 2026, with a pop-up appearance at Moon Art Night Shimokitazawa from September 21 to 23.
Starting September 17, 2026, Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise will offer two immersive XR attractions, "Zombie Storm" and "XR Mission Ninja Breaker – Yokai Showdown," letting groups of up to six battle zombies and yokai indoors at no extra cost with a Free Pass.
From October 13, InterContinental Yokohama Grand is taking reservations for its 2026 Christmas cake lineup, led by the new dark chocolate "Sillage" alongside two returning favorites, plus stollen, a pound cake, mendiant chocolate and cookie tins.
InterContinental Yokohama Pier 8 is expanding its Anniversary Stay plan, adding a private Yokohama Port cruise and helicopter tour options alongside the original balloon decor and full-course dinner, so couples can further customize how they celebrate.
MAISON CACAO's Kamakura flagship restaurant PIASTRE reopens on September 16 as Mexican fine dining, pairing ingredients rooted in Mexican food culture with fine produce from around Japan on two course menus and an original cocktail bar.
Ebina Marui (Marui Co., Ltd.) is hosting The World of Miniature Bakery & Sweets Art Exhibition for the first time in its 5F event space, featuring lifelike miniature bread and sweets creations, hands-on workshops, and limited-edition goods from October 2 to October 18, 2026.
To celebrate its 100th anniversary, Takano Fruit Parlor is adding a Mask Melon Cream Soda to the menu at all its stores from October 1 to 31, combining melon flesh and frozen melon juice cubes with soda, melon syrup, and soft-serve in place of the usual vanilla ice cream.
From December 1 to 25, 2026, Hotel New Grand in Yokohama is offering the Christmas Stay 2026 (To Be Elegant) plan, with a pastry chef's Christmas cake and a full bottle of champagne delivered to the room and specially decorated Christmas Rooms limited to 3 a day. A companion Advent Stay 2026 plan, with an advent calendar and flavored tea, runs November 20 to December 25.
BIRD HOTEL, a garden hotel in Kamakura's Yuigahama, is bringing a layered matcha and green tea parfait to its restaurant THE TABLE from September 15, followed by a sweet potato and chestnut afternoon tea from October 16, alongside a new dog-friendly pizza starting September 15, 2026.
IBJ Matching's "Cruise Matchmaking" parties return with two new dates — Tokyo Bay on September 22 and Minato Mirai on October 11, 2026 — bringing together up to 100 guests aboard a chartered three-deck ship for skyline views, finger food, and free-flowing drinks.
Identity V is teaming up with the City of Yokohama and the Yokohama Convention & Visitors Bureau for a citywide cheer festival starting September 19, featuring limited sticker giveaways at about 200 shops, photo spots, a mini stage, a trial play corner, and a mystery puzzle and stamp rally across the city.
Tokyo Gendai returns to Pacifico Yokohama for its fourth edition, running September 11 to 13, 2026, bringing together around 70 galleries from Japan and abroad alongside the popular Art Talks series, installations, performances, and other special programs.
From October 1, Unko Museum TOKYO, NAGOYA, and OKINAWA are hosting Autumn BIG Unko Band 2026, where the museum's unko animals form a band and invite visitors to groove along, together with new limited-edition embroidered pin badges.
From September 16 to 29, Grand Castella marks its 5th anniversary in Japan with a "Mochi QQ" pop-up shop at Yokohama Takashimaya — a new-genre baked sweet blending fluffy, poofy, and chewy textures across three flavors.
Frontier Works unveils new Identity V Kindergarten — Nap Time merchandise for the second edition of the Identity V POP UP SHOP in Hands stores, with online reservations opening today ahead of the October 15 launch.
THE KAHALA Collection at The Kahala Hotel & Resort Yokohama is offering a limited-quantity "Macadamia Nut Chocolate Kona Coffee Blend" from September 19, 2026, pairing the hotel's signature macadamia nut chocolate with a coffee blend made using 40% Kona coffee.
From October 5 through December 23, 2026, Hakone's Kitanokaze Saryo is introducing Shion, a one-room-only guest room with a private sauna terrace, giving guests 24-hour exclusive use of a rouryu-capable room sauna, a dedicated cold-plunge bath, and an Owakudani-source milky hot spring bath.
From October 16 to November 30, 2026, Lounge "Somerhouse" at Yokohama Bay Hotel Tokyu in Minato Mirai serves an all-chestnut Afternoon Tea, complete with a separately served chestnut parfait, savories, and an individual tea stand for each guest.
From October 10, Hakone Kowakien Yunessun marks its 25th anniversary and the November release of Godzilla Minus Zero with a second Godzilla collaboration, featuring a Godzilla-themed bath and sauna event, facility decorations, bonus-included collaboration tickets, and a Chibi Godzilla puzzle rally.
Dashi Okume, an additive-free dashi specialty store rooted in a Toyosu Market dried-goods wholesaler founded in 1871, will open its first Kanagawa Prefecture location at Yokohama Bay Quarter in December 2026, bringing original miso, seasonings, and a made-to-order dashi blending service.
Ginza Tatsutano, a Japanese sweets shop founded in 1895, is opening a new location in Yokohama Motomachi on September 14, relocating from its revival shop in Jiyugaoka and returning to a city where it once ran two stores.
A candy factory-themed pop-up shop featuring Opanchu Usagi's new "CANDY PANICHU!" artwork returns to LaLaport Ebina from September 14 to September 25, 2026, with original merchandise, a costumed character greeting and photo session, and purchase bonuses.
Roast Beef Kamakurayama's Yokohama Sky Building location is offering a limited-time 2026 autumn course featuring roe-bearing ayu (sweetfish) alongside the restaurant's signature black wagyu fillet roast beef, enjoyed with panoramic night views from the 29th floor.
Kuriya Shichidaime Matsugoro, the Shibuya restaurant whose Cuban sandwich sold 2,500 units in 8 days at Tobu Department Store's Ikebukuro flagship, brings the dish to Sogo Yokohama's first SOGO BREAD Market from September 9 to 16, 2026, now with new half-size portions.
Shin-Yokohama Prince Hotel is adding Halloween-themed costumes, including pumpkin, bat, and black cat designs, to the rental goods in its stuffed animal dress-up stay plan, available from October 1 to 31, 2026.
From September 9 to 16, 2026, Sogo Yokohama's 8th floor event space gathers hand-picked bakeries and dessert makers from across Japan for its first "Delicious Detour of Bread and Sweets," featuring photogenic sweets, hearty gourmet bread, and limited-time treats.
Hakone Retreat före & villa 1/f in Sengokuhara is offering a yukata experience with salon mizu timed to the mid-autumn moon, featuring both a self-dressing plan and a creator-styled plan for hotel guests on September 25, 2026.
Ahead of its September 26, 2026 grand opening in Hakone, the forest sweets resort Hakone Tokinomi has revealed the retail, cafe, and takeout lineup for its Japanese chestnut confections, nut-filled galette, and freshly piped Mont Blanc.
Gugenka will exhibit at KAMITSUBAKI WARS 2026: KAMITSUBAKI YOKOHAMA BATTLEFRONT at PACIFICO Yokohama on September 5-6, 2026, offering a limited-time reissue of KAMITSUBAKI CITY VIRTUAL REALITY HoloModels and SpatialDisk 3D live footage.
Royal Hotel Co., Ltd. has announced that its previously revealed hotel in Hakone's Gora area will open as "Noir by RIHGA Hakone Gora," a new hot spring resort brand offering 90 rooms that each include a private open-air hot-spring bath. The hotel is set to complete construction in September 2028, with opening planned for around the end of December 2028.
From September 4, Yokohama Bay Hotel Tokyu is accepting reservations for three Christmas-season stay plans, limited to 10 rooms a day, running November 6 through December 23, 2026, including one December 24–25 exclusive plan with a full-course Christmas dinner served in the room.
YORUNOYO 2026, Yokohama's signature illumination event, runs December 4 to 30, 2026, featuring a citywide light-and-music spectacle with a record 47 participating venues, a large-scale outdoor projection mapping display at Osanbashi Pier, and a 10-meter light cube at Yamashita Park.
Calbee's seasonal thick-cut potato chips, A・La・Potato Jaga Butter Flavor and Usushio Flavor, go on sale nationwide from September 14, 2026, made with freshly harvested Hokkaido new potatoes, alongside a limited freshly fried version at Calbee+ shops.
MARK IS Minato Mirai and running app Runtrip are starting "Minato Mirai Run Club" in September 2026, a running community for people who work in the Minato Mirai area, with its first group run planned for September 17.
On October 31, 2026, Yokosuka City will hold "Pokémon Pikapika-dan with Yokosuka City" at City Hall Front Park, an event where participants dress up as Pikachu to pick up litter and think about keeping the city clean.
Mori Trust Hotels & Resorts is opening APARTHOTEL Lilt Hakone Gora on November 10, 2026, an 18-room apartment-style hotel with a kitchen in every room, a source hot spring bath, and a coin laundry built for longer family and group stays in Hakone.
The autumn edition of Yokohama's "Hanamiru Stamp Rally" runs from September 1 to 30, 2026, guiding visitors to Yamashita Park, Satoyama Garden, and the family-friendly GreenSnap Marche YOKOHAMA 2026 AUTUMN, with rewards including an eco bag and a Garden Bear pin badge.
Shonan Candle 2026 brings 10,000 candles to the Enoshima Samuel Cocking Garden from October 10 to November 3, with a pre-event at Fujisawa Station from October 7 to 9. This year's edition features a collaboration with the anime series Rascal Does Not Dream and hands-on workshops throughout the 25-day run.
From September 1, Yokohama Bay Sheraton Hotel & Towers is serving a new wedding banquet course called "RURI (Ruri)," bringing together its Japanese, Western, Chinese, and pastry chefs for a fusion menu priced at ¥39,556 and available for weddings of 40 guests or fewer.
Starting September 1, 2026, Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse has introduced a new tax-free counter on the 2nd floor of Building 2, letting international visitors complete duty-free procedures for participating stores in one place instead of at each individual shop.
Hakone Kowakien Yunessun, which marked its 25th anniversary on New Year's Day 2026, is introducing a seasonal bath themed around the mid-autumn harvest moon, "Otsukimi-Buro," for a limited time from September 10 to November 1, with a starry dome ceiling and a rabbit-costumed mascot greeting bathers at the entrance.
A Rascal Does Not Dream pop-up shop opens at Don Quijote Fujisawa Station South Exit and four other stores from September 19 to October 12, 2026, featuring new "ocean memories" themed merchandise and purchase bonuses.
From September 1 to 30, 2026, Hard Rock Cafe's Universal CityWalk Osaka location is offering a limited-time menu of five dishes and four drinks in support of "Hard Rock Rising," a global contest to discover and support up-and-coming artists, bands, and DJs, whose Japan finals will also be held at the same restaurant.
HARE-TABI SAUNA & INN in Yokohama Chinatown will host the 8th "Yokohama Chinatown SAUNA DAY" on September 17, 2026, featuring a joint aufguss session from two Yokohama-based Aufguss Masters, relaxation treatments, and an event-only draft pour of "Yokohama Sa-Tabi Ale."
Following a sold-out run this summer, Hotel Metropolitan Kamakura is bringing back its official-website-exclusive stay plan featuring a private nighttime visit to Hokokuji Temple's lit-up bamboo grove and matcha tea, with two dates in September 2026 and reservations opening August 26.
From October 1 to November 30, 2026, Hotel New Grand in Yokohama is offering an Autumn Dinner Stay plan pairing a private in-room dinner of seasonal dishes with harbor views, plus a choice of Japanese, Western, or room-service breakfast.
TUfave, the collaboration jewelry brand from TAKE-UP Co., Ltd., is releasing the fourth Promise of Wizard jewelry collection, four rings inspired by the Western Country wizards Shylock, Murr, Chloe, and Rustica, with reservations opening August 21.
Starting September 2026, Hotel Indigo Hakone Gora's Riverside Kitchen & Bar introduces a new seasonal dinner course from Executive Chef Kei Sakamoto, layering French technique and wood-fire cooking with Japanese ingredients like plum, yuba, whitebait, and miso, available in three tiers from ¥10,000.
A drink and food kitchen car from the "TV Anime Jujutsu Kaisen 5th Anniversary × Haneda Airport Garden Collaboration" returns for "Juju Fes 2026 -5th anniversary-" at K Arena Yokohama on August 29-30, 2026, with a refreshed lineup of collaboration menu items featuring bottle charms, clear cards, and bonus coasters.
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.
The Sagamihara City Museum will hold a planetarium reading event called "Hoshi Furu Yoru no Rodokukai" (a night of falling stars) on Saturday, September 12. Actor Junko Miura will read works by screenwriter So Kuramoto and author Kenji Miyazawa beneath the planetarium's night sky.
Net Cafe DiCE is holding a collaboration with TV anime The Vampire Dies in No Time Season 2 at its Ikebukuro, Namba Dotonbori, and Yokohama Isezakicho locations from September 4 to October 4, 2026, featuring original drinks, newly drawn illustration goods, and bonus giveaways.
COLOPL has revealed the visitor benefits and setlist for the 12th anniversary concert of its smartphone RPG White Cat Project NEW WORLD'S, to be held on September 26, 2026 at Muza Kawasaki Symphony Hall, with general ticket sales now underway.
From October 9 to 13, more than 30 popular sweet potato shops from across Japan gather at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Event Square for "Yokohama Oimo Expo 2026," offering roasted sweet potato tastings alongside evolving sweet potato sweets and gourmet dishes with a harbor view.
On September 23, 2026, THE KAHALA Lounge at The Kahala Hotel & Resort Yokohama will host "The Session
On August 22, 2026, Nishi Ward's long-running Insect Sound Gathering returns to Kamon-yama Park in Yokohama for its 60th edition, with lantern displays, tea ceremony, koto and shakuhachi music, and a special Otome Bunraku puppet theater performance.
Yokohama Oktoberfest returns to the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Event Plaza for 17 days from September 18 to October 4, 2026, with beer from five of Munich's official Oktoberfest breweries, more than 100 beers including Japan debuts and venue-exclusive brews, German food, live German band performances, and four themed areas for every kind of visitor.
Starting September 1, 2026, Hakone Retreat före & villa 1/f in Sengokuhara, Hakone, offers autumn seasonal courses at WOODSIDE dining and Japanese restaurant Hyoseki, featuring dishes with venison, mushrooms, chestnuts, and seasonal fruit.
Hotel Metropolitan Kamakura's official-website-exclusive stay plan guarantees two S-seats, the closest viewing seats to the stage, for the 68th Kamakura Torchlight Noh Performance at Kamakura-gu Shrine on October 9, 2026, with reservations opening August 20 and rooms from ¥84,900 per night.
From September 1 to November 30, 2026, Hotel New Grand's Coffee House The Cafe in Yokohama is serving the "Autumn Old Classic Fair I & II," a two-part course built on recipes handed down from founding executive chef Saly Weil, with a choice of fish or meat main courses.
Hotel New Grand's Coffee House The Café in Yokohama is serving a new "Banana Parfait," layering caramelized banana, mousse, and ice cream with chocolate and nuts, from September 1 to October 15, 2026, priced at ¥2,450.
Pola Museum of Art in Hakone is presenting A New Perspective – Monet and 21st Century Art, an exhibition marking the 100th anniversary of Monet's death and the museum's 25th anniversary, running through April 7, 2027.
A baby Pacific white-sided dolphin was born to mother Lulu and father Toto at the Aqua Museum in Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise on July 30, 2026, and is swimming energetically alongside its mother.
On August 22, 2026, Kawasaki's Miyamae Ward will host the free "26th Resound! Miyamae Taiko Meeting," a summer festival featuring taiko drumming performances, illuminated Miyasaki Nebuta floats made by local students, a hands-on taiko corner, a yukata dressing experience, and a guest performance by the wagaku group Japaund.
Ristorante Mangiare Wateredge YOKOHAMA and Omiya Rikyu Cafe & Restaurant Shikitei are serving a bear-themed afternoon tea built around Shine Muscat, chestnut, pear, and cassis, from ¥4,580, available September 15 to November 16, 2026, alongside an optional Shine Muscat and Earl Grey parfait and a Sleeping Bear Mousse.
Hayachine Take Kagura, a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage from Iwate, comes to Silk Road Dance Hall in Yokohama Chinatown on October 13, 2026, marking 50 years since both its national designation and Amina Collection's founding.
On September 27, 2026, Oiso Prince Hotel will hold a one-night-only autumn dinner, "Harvest Moon Special Dinner ‐月の饗宴‐," featuring a moon-themed course by culinary advisor Yasuo Yamada served in the hotel's garden, with free-flowing drinks included.
Caramel Ghost House, the caramel confectionery specialty shop, has released a new treat — the Caramel Tuile, a crisp cookie sandwiching a caramel-chocolate cream — now available at its Kawasaki and Shinjuku locations.
The Kannon Museum at Hase-dera in Kamakura is holding a 2026 autumn exhibition from August 29 to December 6, showcasing all 33 paintings of the Kamakura 33 Kannon Pilgrimage Sites by Nihonga painter Otake Goyo, a disciple of Ito Shinsui, alongside works by his son Otake Masayoshi.
Belgian waffle shop HASHLE introduces its first wave of autumn-themed waffles, including a chestnut Montblanc Liège waffle and a returning Pumpkin Pudding HASHLE waffle, available from August 16, 2026.
Kamakura Prince Hotel is offering an "Apple & Grape Afternoon Tea" featuring the fruits of the season, available from September 24 to November 16, 2026, at Restaurant Le Trianon.
A taco specialty shop in Yokohama's Naka Ward, TONATIUH TACOS, has grown into a popular spot selling out around 1,600 tacos a day within three months of its May 2026 opening, thanks to its Mexico City street-style flavors.
On October 21, 2026, Hotel New Grand in Yokohama will host a Halloween Special Magic Dinner Show, "Hidden Masquerade," featuring magical artist Mahoutsukai Akitto, with a one-night-only dinner and story-driven magic for guests of all ages.
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.
First Drop Co., Ltd., which operates about 50 restaurants across the Yokohama and Tokyo area, opens Kaiten-zushi Toyosu Maguro Ichiban on the first floor of LaLaport Shonan Hiratsuka on Saturday, August 8, 2026. Backed by its trading rights at Toyosu Market and Yokohama Central Market, the restaurant buys whole tuna weighing over 100 kilograms straight from the auction for a family-friendly conveyor belt sushi experience.
To celebrate its 4th anniversary, Kinnotake Saryo — a Hakone ryokan that grew out of a hot spring inn founded in 1947 — is giving every guest who visits between August 15 and August 31, 2026, a specially made biscotti from the nearby sister cafe LuDERA.
Hakone Retreat före & villa 1/f in Sengokuhara is introducing a one-night, two-day wellness retreat created with yoga and Ayurveda instructor AZUSA, featuring yoga, Ayurveda workshops, and a special seasonal dinner, available October 24 to 25, 2026.
Hotel New Grand introduces an autumn French course menu featuring roasted duck, scallop quenelle, and Ezo deer loin, available from October 1 to November 30, 2026 at Le Normandie.
The 5th KAWASAKI NIGHT MARKET returns to the area around JR Kawasaki Station's east exit, pairing the Kawasaki Soul Food Stalls — now running three consecutive days including a weekday Friday — with the expanded, newly ticketed Kawasaki Bar Festival.
The patisserie Les Choux in Nishi-Kamakura is marking summer with two new treats — a nostalgic cream soda glass dessert and Été, a tropical cake blending coconut mousse with mango.
Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse's summer event Red Brick Sunset 2026, themed around Santa Monica on the American West Coast, continues with free admission through August 30, 2026, now featuring newly added carnival games, a misty cooling zone, and a lineup of American-style food and drinks.
Smith Teamaker Tasting Room is offering a limited-time "Darjeeling & Muscat Yogurt Sundae" at its Shibuya and Yokohama locations from August 18 through November 23, 2026, built around the return of its beloved "No.47 Bungalow" Darjeeling blend as the season shifts from summer to autumn.
VILLAGE VANGUARD FESTIVAL -vias JAM- brings around 120 creators of illustration, handmade goods, sofubi, zines, apparel, and art to Yokohama World Porters for three days from September 2 to 4, 2026, with a market-style creator sale, a Village Vanguard POP workshop, and a rooftop idol live by iMEME.
Yokohama Bay Sheraton Hotel & Towers is offering an Afternoon Tea Set – Shine Muscat at the 28th-floor Sky Lounge "Bay View" from August 1 to September 30, 2026, featuring the juicy grape across sweets and savories alongside free-flow sparkling wine and roast beef.
From September 14 to November 30, 2026, Yokohama Grand InterContinental Hotel's Lounge & Bar "Marine Blue" is serving a limited-time Shine Muscat and Pear Afternoon Tea featuring seasonal fruit sweets, autumn savory bites, and chestnut scones.
From August 8 to September 6, 2026, Yokohama English Garden teams up with TV anime BLUE LOCK for a large-scale collaboration featuring garden-wide character decorations, a specially opened Private Garden, limited merchandise, and original character-themed drinks and desserts.
Hakone Tozan Railway's historic Type 100 rail cars, retiring in January 2028, are being celebrated with a chartered Natural Cooler Experience tour aboard the non-air-conditioned cars on August 30, 2026, plus a 10-piece Memories of the Type 100 model train collection going on sale later this year.
To celebrate 30 years since its 1996 opening, Hakone Venetian Glass Museum welcomes elementary and junior high school students free of charge and gives every visitor a commemorative gift on August 8, 2026, alongside a five-day lineup of concerts by internationally active musicians and a scaled-up water fireworks display of about 70,000 crystal glass beads.
Relier81, a Kyoto-based brand that upcycles kimono and obi fabrics into fashion items, is holding a 21-day pop-up store at NEWoMan Yokohama's NEWoMan Lab., featuring new square sandal designs, an apple leather 2-way bag, and a refreshed stole lineup.
Sogo Museum of Art in Yokohama will hold The 50th Anniversary OSAMU GOODS exhibition from August 1 to 31, 2026, marking 50 years since illustrator Osamu Harada's beloved character brand debuted in 1976, with a commemorative collaboration menu also available at the venue's 10th-floor restaurant.
From August 5 to 26, 2026, Yokohama Grand Intercontinental Hotel will fill its lobby and entrance with sunflowers for "HIMAWARI Week," including a special ice sculpture display on August 20 to mark the hotel's 35th opening anniversary, plus a limited-edition lemon cake sold for five days only.
BUTCHER REPUBLIC Yokohama Akarenga Shurasco BBQ & BEER at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse is offering a one-night-only plan pairing fireworks viewing with all-you-can-eat shurasco and all-you-can-drink pairings on Monday, August 24, 2026, timed to the Minato Mirai Festival.
To mark its 70th anniversary, Ito Kowakien has fully renovated Restaurant Ukifune, its dining venue reserved for overnight guests, and is offering a limited-time half-buffet Japanese kaiseki plan featuring a special roast beef dish from July 8, 2026.
Iyemon Cafe is adding a hojicha dorayaki and a Uji matcha tiramisu to its menu at four locations in Shinagawa, Kawasaki, Umeda, and Shinsaibashi, starting July 29.
Craft burger specialty shop "JB's TOKYO," known for making nearly all of its ingredients in-house and selected for Tabelog's Top 100 Burger Restaurants, opens its first Marui location on the 1st floor of Ebina Marui on August 4, 2026, with a limited-time homemade bread giveaway to celebrate.
On Sunday, August 2, Kawasaki's Asao Ward is opening the nearly finished Shitte-Kurokawa Line tunnel for one last public tour, along with hands-on events including 3x3 soccer, parkour-style tag, and sparkler-making inside the tunnel.
Yokohama Takashimaya's 8th Floor Event Space welcomes "PAW Patrol Friend Park -by VILLAGE VANGUARD-" for the first time from July 29 to August 3, 2026, with mission-style games, a hands-on workshop, and venue-limited PAW Patrol merchandise.
Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse is running a Pompompurin collaboration campaign from August 14 to September 13, 2026, with free stickers, a giant balloon, a digital badge stamp rally, and a limited acrylic charm, timed to Sanrio's "Pomfes" music festival celebrating the character's 30th anniversary.
Sankeien Garden in Yokohama will open the interior of Kakushoukaku, a Yokohama City Designated Tangible Cultural Property and the former residence of founder Hara Sankei, from August 9 to 16, 2026, alongside a free rubbing-making workshop and a geisha dance performance.
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 inaugural Yamato City Fireworks Festival will bring local residents of all generations together on September 26, 2026, with approximately 4,000 fireworks lighting up the night sky over Yamato Stadium in Kanagawa Prefecture.
On August 8 and 9, 2026, Yokohama will host "Umihaku 2026," one of Japan's largest hands-on, ocean-themed events, spanning a record three venues and featuring ship tours, workshops, stage programs, and marine activities aimed at children and families.
A new seasonal afternoon tea, "Gratitude for Autumn's Bounty and Rich Blessings – Harvest Festival," is coming to the all-day dining restaurant "Terrace and Table" at Hotel Metropolitan Kawasaki on weekdays from September 1 through November 30, 2026, priced at ¥3,900 (tax and service charge included).
To mark July 24, Self-Medication Day, supplement brand Orthomol held a wellness event called Orthomol presents "TUNE YOURSELF" at Shonan's Chigasaki Southern Beach, inviting creators to spend a morning on beach activities, nutritional support, and Tuning Yoga.
From August 1 to August 30, 2026, Yokohama VIVRE is hosting the HAPPY KAWAII Matsuri, bringing together character greetings, limited-time pop-up shops, novelty and purchase bonus campaigns, workshops, and an app-member-exclusive shopping ticket giveaway across the mall's anime, character, and hobby shops.
The special cabins of Hakone Pirate Ship "Royal II" have been renewed with a French-inspired design, while "OWAKUDANI KITCHEN" has newly opened on the second floor of Hakone Ropeway's Owakudani Station, serving a renewed Owakudani Curry alongside new sizzling iron-pot dishes.
Nuimap, an app for enjoying outings with stuffed animals, held its first offline event, "Nui-Tori Cafe Meetup," at Plumeria Cafe Yokohama on July 2, 2026, featuring a stuffed-animal photography lesson from Instagram photographer Chiiko, hands-on shooting practice using the cafe's menu, and time for participants to connect over their shared hobby.
The Marie Antoinette Style exhibition at Yokohama Museum of Art, running from August 1 to November 23, 2026, is releasing collaboration goods with Hello Kitty and The Rose of Versailles, alongside an exhibition catalog and a limited-time ice cream cart outside the venue.
Yokohama Landmark Plaza and MARK IS Minato Mirai will host the "Kinoko de Kinkatsu Summer Gourmet Fair" from August 7 to 23, 2026, offering 32 original mushroom dishes across 27 restaurants. Landmark Plaza also runs its own indulgent "Guilty Gourmet" menu from July 24 to August 23, 2026.
YOKOHAMA URBAN SPORTS FESTIVAL ’26 returns to the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse on October 17 and 18, 2026, with skateboarding, breaking, BMX flatland, and more, alongside the co-located ALL AMERICAN FOOD FESTIVAL ’26.
BASEGATE Yokohama Kannai, which opened this past March in front of JR Kannai Station, will hold its first summer festival, "BASEGATE Natsu Matsuri," from July 25 to August 31, 2026, featuring a night market, bon odori, jazz live music, and a lineup of cool seasonal food and drink.
Futaba Fruits Parlor's Shinjuku and Kawasaki locations are serving a limited-time parfait and smoothie that pair rich, melt-in-your-mouth Gracias mango with tangy passion fruit, available from July 14 through mid-August.
From July 18 to August 31, 2026, Hakone Gora Karaku and Atami Izusan Karaku are offering "Karaku's Summer 2026," a stay built around quiet rest, featuring a body-temperature "fukan onyu" bath in their scenic open-air baths, along with limited-time summer cocktails and sweets.
The "Minato Mirai Dinosaur Rally" runs July 17 to August 23, 2026, bringing a dinosaur-themed stamp rally, food, and goods to shops and facilities across Yokohama's Minato Mirai area, alongside the return of the "Yokohama Dinosaur Exhibition 2026" at Pacifico Yokohama.
Sanrio is holding a two-day festival called "Pomfes" for Pompompurin's 30th anniversary at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Event Plaza on September 12 and 13, 2026, with stage performances by the character and guest artists including Juice=Juice, Monaki, and WILD BLUE.
On July 19 and 20, 2026, VOLCOM is holding a special session at the Shonan Open where artist Karasu will use his original Waruagaki painting and printing technique to customize visitors' clothing at HUG-RIDE PARK in Fujisawa.
Yokohama Bay Sheraton Hotel & Towers is running its popular night sweets buffet, Sweets Parade, with a Shine Muscat theme every Wednesday and Thursday from August 5 to October 1, 2026, in the Sea Wind lounge. A Shine Muscat afternoon tea set is also served daily from August 1 to October 1.
Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise's 2026 summer campaign, the "Even-More-Ken-Matsudaira-Covered Island Summer Siege," begins July 18, upgrading the hit "Ken Matsudaira-Covered Amusement Park" into an even more intense version and extending the takeover to the aquarium, with new attractions launching August 1, Ken Matsudaira arriving in person on July 30, and the "Fireworks Symphonia" show running through August 31.
On August 21, 2026, Yokohama Mores' rooftop Mores BBQ Beer Garden hosts Bon DANCE 2026, a new bon odori event that blends beer garden dining, traditional dance, and DJ music. DJ Celly, known online for a viral Bon Jovi bon odori mashup, headlines alongside DJ YAHAGI, Tokyo Otome Daiko, and the Japan Bon Odori Association, with a limited standing plan available for the first 100 guests.
Yokohama Vanilla, the Yokohama-born gift sweets brand, is unveiling its fireworks-themed 2026 Summer-Limited Shopper for the first time, available free with qualifying purchases starting July 17, 2026, at its Yokohama Takashimaya store and seasonal pop-up locations.
From July 17 to September 24, 2026, Anniversaire Café Minato Mirai Yokohama is holding its "ANNIVERSAIRE SUMMER 2026" fair, featuring a peach-themed "Momo-Kyun Sweets Collection" by day and a beer garden "SUMMER NIGHT FAIR" with harbor views by night.
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.
The Nyanko Summer Festival, the first real-life event to bring together The Battle Cats, 『パズルで豊作！にゃんこ村』, and Nyanko Daishoten in one place, opens July 24, 2026, with festival games, character encounters, and a mall-wide stamp rally at three venues in Nagoya, Saitama, and Yokohama through late August.
The City of Yokohama, the Yokohama Convention & Visitors Bureau, and Yokohama Minatomirai 21 are teaming up with Chiikawa the Movie, The Secret of the Mermaid Island, for a citywide collaboration from July 24 to August 2, 2026, featuring an original sticker giveaway, photo spots across town, and special collaboration fireworks.
From July 16 to 26, 2026, Gallery CABaN NEWoMan Yokohama and CABaN Fukuoka are hosting an exhibition for "GIFTSHOP," a new Paris-born culture-souvenir brand inspired by the city's celebrated restaurants and cafes, with apparel, accessories, and a complimentary postcard gift for buyers.
Riviera Zushi Marina's Malibu Farm restaurant in Zushi, Kanagawa Prefecture, is hosting HUBLOT SUMMER LOUNGE, a limited-time collaboration with Swiss watch brand HUBLOT featuring a pastel-toned space, a timepiece display, and a limited dessert and drink menu, from July 17 to August 2, 2026.
Kamakura Kanmidokoro Kurumi, a longtime sweets shop on Komachi-dori, is offering a new "Lemon Milk Cream Shaved Ice" and the returning "White Peach Milk Cream Shaved Ice" from July 13, 2026, for a limited time.
The Kamimizo Summer Festival takes place in Sagamihara's Chuo Ward on July 25 and 26, 2026, with twelve mikoshi and eight festival floats parading through the streets near Kamimizo Station alongside food stalls, a parade, and a tradition tracing back to the late Edo period.
OMO5 Yokohama Bashamichi by Hoshino Resorts is offering "BASHAMICHI PARTY TIME" from July 15 to November 30, 2026, pairing a takeout party set from neighborhood Italian favorite Trattoria Da KENZO with a private night view of Yokohama from a guest room more than 154 meters above the city.
Munyugurumi Patio, a character goods shop operated by KThingS, has begun selling the new Pompompurin "Kirameki Gold Party" series from Sanrio Characters at the Marui Family Mizonokuchi Pompompurin POP-UP STORE × Munyugurumi Patio, running July 10 to 19, 2026. The four-item lineup includes plush mascots and acrylic stands, with a bonus shopper bag for purchases of ¥5,500 or more.
Sagamiko Mori Mori in Kanagawa is opening "Morimori Noboru," an 18-meter net-climbing attraction built onto its parking-lot elevator tower, on August 1, 2026, with an opening event featuring BUDDiiS members MORRIE and SHOOT.
THE HAIR BAR TOKYO's Summer POP-UP runs at NEWoMan Yokohama from July 23 to August 12, 2026, spotlighting three brands over three weeks — TURTLE STORY, Colette Malouf, and THBT — with limited and early-release hair accessories plus up-style demonstrations.
Yokohama Kitanaka Marche is adding a new evening-only market called "Kitanaka Yomatsuri" on select weekends this July, August, and September 2026, pairing local craft beer, wine, and sake with festival games, workshops, and a yukata giveaway from 2:00 PM to 8:30 PM.
Yokohama Mores' rooftop "Mores BBQ Beer Garden" is offering a limited-time BBQ plan supervised by select shop BEAMS LIFE YOKOHAMA from July 24 to August 31, featuring an all-you-can-eat Asian-style deli, a premium BBQ plate, and mala tang paired with original seasonings.
Yokohama Sky Building is hosting "Sky Building Dinosaur Park" from July 17 to August 23, 2026, with moving dinosaur robots, photo spots, and hands-on activities like fossil digs and trading card making, plus a tie-in with the area's "Minato Mirai Dinosaur Rally."
Starting July 14, 2026, 5 CROSSTIES COFFEE is adding three new chilled drinks for summer, including a Dolce Frappe Mango Yogurt, at all five of its Kanto locations through mid-September.
The one-day bus tour combines a beach cleanup and microplastic pen-making workshop on Enoshima's Nishiura coast with an ocean environmental lecture, a local lunch, and free time to explore the island, departing from Tokyo Station in August 2026.
LAST CALL BEACH, a limited-time beach house at Yuigahama Beach produced by the YouTube show LAST CALL, has opened sales for paid seats with a front-row view of the 78th Kamakura Fireworks Festival on July 10, 2026.
Onari Sauna in Kamakura will hold a collaboration event with Swiss sports brand On on July 26, 2026, combining a Cloudmonster 3 TryOn experience, a roughly 7km coastal group run, and a sauna session, with 30 spots available by lottery.
Nongshim Japan's Shin Ramyun pop-up store "SPICY HAPPINESS IN summer!" opens at the AOSHIRO RESORT beach house on Enoshima's Katase Nishihama Beach from July 11 to September 13, featuring six original Shin Ramyun menu items and a Han River ramen experience, plus a free-tasting opening event from July 18 to 20.
Smith Teamaker's Shibuya and Yokohama Tasting Rooms are introducing the seasonal "Summer Tap & Lemonade" program from July 14, featuring tap-poured teas, new beverages, and iced tea offerings for summer.
All-day dining "Compass" at Yokohama Bay Sheraton Hotel & Towers is holding the "Summer Hokkaido Fair, Dohoku (Rumoi & Soya)" from July 11 to October 16, 2026, featuring Wakkanai-born tako-shabu, Rumoi seafood, natural bluefin tuna nigiri sushi, snow crab, and red-flesh melon.
Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise is holding its "Ken Matsudaira Mamire Mamire Island: Summer Campaign" from July 18 to August 31, 2026, expanding the popular Ken Matsudaira Mamire Amusement Park into the Ken Matsudaira Mamire Mamire Amusement Park and adding a brand-new Ken Matsudaira Mamire Mamire Aquarium, with Ken Matsudaira himself visiting the park on July 30.
A brand-new nighttime market celebrating Yokosuka's music, craft beer, and local food culture opens for the first time on July 24, 2026, across the indoor and outdoor venues of Ichigo Yokosuka Port Market.
GreenSnap's "Hanamiru Stamp Rally Summer" runs from July 6 to August 31, 2026, inviting participants to check in at six spots around Yokohama, including Yamashita Park, plus two summer events, with new nighttime photo missions added alongside the daytime flower and greenery challenges.
On August 15 and 16, 2026, Hakone Gora Park stays open into the evening for "GORA PARK Summer Night," with seasonal drinks, sandwiches, and kids' activities under the summer dusk. On August 16, reserved and free seating areas let visitors watch the Hakone Gora Onsen Daimonji-yaki bonfire and around 2,000 fireworks from inside the park.
Kamakura Prince Hotel and Oiso Prince Hotel are hosting a three-day pop-up event from July 31 to August 2, 2026, bringing in the owner of Okinawa's evolved shaved ice brand "Koori wo Kizame" for exclusive dessert menus.
cu-mo Hakone, on the second floor of Sounzan Station on the Hakone Ropeway, is renewing its FOOD & DRINK menu from July 11, 2026, with an upgraded Newvel shake lineup and three new Cumo Wassan croissant sandwiches.
Enoshima's long-running summer lantern festival "Enoshima Tourou" returns for its 19th year, running from August 1 to September 23, 2026, and features a first-ever collaboration with the Rascal Does Not Dream anime series to mark the release of its newest film.
Odakyu Hakone will run a special "Fireworks Cruise" aboard the Hakone Pirate Ship from July 31 to August 5, 2026, letting passengers watch fireworks over Lake Ashinoko up close from the illuminated ship's deck and cabins.
Kawasaki Racecourse in Kawasaki Ward, Kanagawa Prefecture, hosts its annual "Summer Night Festival 2026" on August 3–4, featuring bon-odori dancing, a nostalgic candy-shop stage show, a karaoke contest, festival stalls, and hand-held fireworks, plus a free outdoor screening kicking off this year's "Green Carpet Theater" movie series.
Namco amusement arcades across Japan celebrate Pokémon's 30th anniversary with the Pokémon Anniversary Festival, running July 24 to October 25, 2026, featuring limited-edition crane game prizes, a ¥500 Namco Lottery, original giveaways, and four dedicated flagship stores.
Starting June 29, 2026, the Aqua Museum at Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise is displaying Japanese lumpsuckers born at the facility side by side at three different growth stages, letting visitors see firsthand how dramatically the fish's appearance changes as it matures.
Kodansha's Young Magazine has turned a beach house at Katase Nishihama and Kugenuma Beach in Fujisawa into an all-you-can-read manga lounge, offering 13 titles — from current hits to classics like Initial D — alongside food and drinks from July 1 through September 13.
Hakone Kowakien Yunessun has revealed the collaboration drink and original merchandise for its Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba event, running from July 18 through October 4, 2026, including a themed drink with a random collectible tag and exclusive ufotable-illustrated goods.
Starting July 8, GARDEN HOUSE KAMAKURA, SHINJUKU, MINATOMIRAI, and TAKANAWA are serving "PEACH SELECTION," a limited-time lineup of food, desserts, and drinks built around seasonal peaches, with a different pairing of ingredients and aromas at each restaurant.
From July 1, 2026, Hakone Hotel Kowakien is bringing back two dishes loved across generations since its predecessor's days, Kowakien Ramen and Kowakien Katayakisoba, as a la carte items at its first-floor restaurant, Fontainebleau.
Hakone's cooler summer climate, four major fireworks festivals, and the Gora Daimonji bonfire make for a refreshing summer escape, and Kinnotake Resort's four ryokan are marking the season with an official-site-only 30% off summer sale through July 15.
Hotel New Grand in Yokohama will hold a six-day-only "Summer Lunch Buffet" in the historic Phoenix Room from August 11 to 16, 2026, featuring the hotel's original seafood doria, carved roast beef, and teppanyaki fillet steak in a space not normally open to the public.
New soba brand Juwari Soba Tamotsu, born from Takafumi Horie's concept and developed with sio chef Shusaku Toba, grand-opens at Kohoku Minamo in Yokohama on July 18, 2026, after a soft-open period beginning July 1. The restaurant's original "rough-cut" noodles blend thin and medium-thick strands in every bowl, and the first 50 guests on opening day receive a free bowl of the signature menu.
Starting July 3, the standalone patisserie Les Choux in Nishi-Kamakura is rolling out a Tanabata-themed glass dessert, followed by a peach shortcake and a peach and Earl Grey tart, all available for a limited time this summer.
Mitsui Garden Hotel Yokohama Minatomirai Premier is offering two limited-availability stay plans that let guests watch the August 24 Minatomirai fireworks from its 20th-floor outdoor terrace or Sky Pool, complete with drinks and food from BAR BELLO GATTI.
Starting July 1, 2026, QUAYS pacific grill at Yokohama Hammerhead will serve its popular morning menu on weekdays too, from 8:00 AM to 10:15 AM, featuring four dishes made with carefully selected ingredients.
Yokohama Takashimaya's 8th floor gallery will host the Stig Lindberg Exhibition: Master of Scandinavian Design in the 20th Century from September 9 to 21, 2026, showcasing around 300 pieces drawn from the Lindberg family's private collection, including works never before shown in Japan, alongside exclusive original goods.
Umizoi no Kicori Shokudo, a restaurant facing the ocean in Kamakura's Zaimokuza neighborhood, has released two reserved-seating BBQ plans with all-you-can-drink service for the July 10 Kamakura Fireworks Festival, so guests can settle in without racing to claim a spot.
Yokohama Haikara Kimono-kan is running a summer plan that combines professional yukata dressing with afternoon tea at one of five Yokohama hotels, with three plan options starting from ¥9,500.
Beef Kitchen Stand Hanare, a new wagyu restaurant from Yakko Dining, opens July 1, 2026 at Yokohama Nishiguchi Ichibangai, the last new shop to join the five-and-a-half-year-old dining alley near Yokohama Station before it closes on September 30, 2026.
Hilton Garden Inn Yokohama Minato Mirai's 19th-floor restaurant Together & Co. will host a Premium Fireworks Viewing Dinner on August 24, 2026, timed to the Sky Symphony in Yokohama fireworks display during the Minato Mirai Festival. Only 112 seats are available, with reservations opening June 30.
Hoshino Resort is set to open a new 23-room hotel condominium in the Gora Onsen area of Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture, in 2028 — the brand's first new-build hotel condominium in the Hakone Gora area.
Kamakura-born chocolate brand MAISON CACAO is releasing the seventh edition of its monthly terroir chocolate series on July 1, 2026, featuring Colombian cacao paired with black sugar from Hateruma Island, Okinawa, in a limited run of 800 individually numbered boxes wrapped in artisan washi paper from the Nao Handmade Washi workshop.
A limited-time kaiseki course evoking the scenes of a Japanese summer festival — goldfish scooping, insect cages, and fireworks — is available at Japanese Restaurant Hagoromo on the 40th floor of Shin-Yokohama Prince Hotel from July 1 to August 31, 2026.
The 5th edition of Tabekko Dobutsu LAND, titled "Tabekko Dobutsu MIRAI LAB. ~Hoshi Furu Kirarium~," opens at ASOBUILD YOKOHAMA COAST from July 10 to September 27, 2026, featuring star-themed digital experiences and all-new animal-shaped donuts.
VR goggle crafts, virtual maker activities, and character meet-and-greets are lined up for children at Rinko Park in Yokohama during the Yokohama Tanabata Festival on July 4–5, 2026.
Hakone Emoa Terrasse is introducing a summer-limited dessert inspired by a perfume bottle on display at the adjacent Hakone Lalique Museum, available from July 1 through August 31, 2026.
Oiso Long Beach in Kanagawa opens July 4, 2026 for a 72-day summer season through September 13, featuring new mist cooling stations, 9 pool areas including a 140 m water slide, and a family water safety workshop on opening day.
A water play park featuring three activity zones — water gun battles, a rowboat pool, and a kids' splash area — runs on the Yokohama World Porters rooftop from July 3 to August 30, 2026, right next to Japan's first CRAZY GOLF course.
A summer tropical afternoon tea featuring mango, lychee, and passion fruit is available at the 20th-floor restaurant RISTORANTE E'VOLTA -Unico Polo- at Mitsui Garden Hotel Yokohama Minatomirai Premier from July 1 to August 31, 2026.
Hakone Kowakien Yunessun is staging a series of Okinawa-themed summer events from July through September 2026, including a mango-scented water spraying show, Okinawan dishes at its in-park restaurant, cultural craft workshops, and live eisa performances.
Hakone Retreat före & villa 1/f in Sengokuhara is hosting a crystal bowl sound retreat on July 7–8, 2026, performed by crystal bowl artist Junko. Open to hotel guests, the program invites visitors to immerse themselves in the resonance of crystal and forest.
The annual stamp rally at Ikuta Ryokuchi in Kawasaki kicks off on July 18, 2026. Collect stamps from three venues to receive an exclusive clear file from the Kawasaki City Fujiko・F・Fujio Museum, or visit all five to enter a lottery for prizes including a Doraemon stuffed animal.
A collaboration event based on the anime NEEDY GIRL OVERDOSE is heading to Yokohama Marine Tower from July 14 to 30, featuring newly drawn illustrations, a mystery rally, a special light-up, and limited goods and food.
BIRD HOTEL, a garden hotel steps from Yuigahama Beach in Kamakura, is launching summer-limited parfait shaved ice in three varieties and spiced carnitas tacos at its restaurant THE TABLE from July 1 to August 31, 2026.
Disco Brick YOKOHAMA, a music event inspired by the disco culture of the 1970s and 1980s, will be held for the first time at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Event Square from August 8 to 23, 2026, with both free and ticketed dates featuring top DJs.
Hakone Kowakien Tenyu hotel introduces a special summer stay plan featuring bingata-style yukata dressing with kimono culture guidance and Okinawan-themed dining from July to August 2026.
北斎グラフィック, a Japanese umbrella brand known for traditional waji-patterned designs, has opened a new store on Subana-dori in Enoshima, marking its first location in the Shonan/Enoshima area.
Yokohama Bay Sheraton Hotel & Towers is offering a special summer kids' etiquette program featuring a full French course menu and a hands-on mocktail class led by a professional bartender, held in the panoramic Manhattan Room on the 28th floor.
A limited-time collaboration café featuring Zombie Land Saga: Yumeginga Paradise is running at Kuimonoya Wan locations in Saga, Ikebukuro, and Fujisawa through June 30, 2026, with exclusive menus, original goods, and themed décor.
Hakone Hotel Kowakien in Kanagawa opens its private outdoor pool on July 3, 2026, for the summer season. A day-trip plan combining the pool, a 60-dish lunch buffet, and access to the adjacent hot spring facility is available via advance reservation.
Hakone Hotel Kowakien is holding a Summer Sweets Buffet from July 18 to 20, 2026, featuring around 15 seasonal sweets, an interactive "drawing pancake" station for kids, and optional add-on plans combining the buffet with Yunessun or a private pool.
Maison de FLEUR is releasing a special limited collection inspired by the traveling exhibition "Marie Antoinette Style" at Yokohama Museum of Art, available exclusively at the exhibition shop from August 1, 2026.
A pop-up store for TV anime "Reborn!" opens at two Ito-Yokado locations in the Tokyo area from July 3 to July 15, 2026, featuring new merchandise based on an original "Cutlery" illustration theme, with event-exclusive purchase bonuses.
The Westin Yokohama is offering a limited-time "Westin Sleep Well Package with Anker," bundled with the sleep-focused Soundcore Sleep A30 earbuds from Anker Japan — available for stays from July 17 to September 30, 2026.
A collaboration campaign between TV anime The Elusive Samurai and Gokurakuyu & RAKU SPA hot spring facilities will run from July 9 to August 4, 2026, at two locations in Wako and Yokohama, featuring themed baths, merchandise, collab menus, and a digital stamp rally.
Tickets for the 12th anniversary orchestra concert of White Cat Project NEW WORLD'S go on general sale starting June 22, 2026, with composer and vocalist Hiroko Yamasaki confirmed to appear.
Kamakurayama, a restaurant specializing in roast beef, is offering "Wine Pairing Selection Summer 2026" this summer at its Yokohama Sky Building location, featuring wines from 4 regions around the world curated by wine expert Mr. Jimmy.
Hakone Kowakien is hosting a range of summer events from July 2026, including a Demon Slayer collaboration at Yunessun, the Hakone Kowakien Okinawa Haisai Festival, and family participation programs like the Okami Experience and Bozappi's Cooldown Mission.
The seasonal bath experience "Milky Way Bath" inspired by the Tanabata star festival opens at Hakone Kowakien Yunessun's swimwear hot spring area on July 1, 2026, featuring a starlit dome ceiling, star-shaped bath toys, and a cool bathing experience.
For five days in July 2026, Hayama Hikage Chaya opens its garden terrace for an evening celebration of ayu sweetfish, featuring a special kaiseki course and charcoal-grilled fish under the summer sky.
Hotel Metropolitan Kamakura is offering a limited accommodation plan that includes an original handkerchief created through a collaboration between JR East Kamakura Station and メーカーズシャツ鎌倉, tied to the ongoing stamp rally event "鎌倉いろどりトリップ."
Hotel Metropolitan Kawasaki's all-day dining "Terrace and Table" is introducing a nighttime-only summer dessert featuring rum-infused shaved ice made from natural spring water ice, available from 8:00 PM starting June 24, 2026.
Animate is launching its second wave of Japanese-localized Love and Deepspace merchandise on June 20, 2026, alongside a nationwide fair, Gratte collaboration, and special in-store displays.
Mercure Yokosuka is hosting an all-you-can-eat-and-drink Hawaiian dinner buffet on the 20th floor "Sky Banquet" hall from July 16 to August 29, 2026, featuring KING'S HAWAIIAN certified sliders and panoramic views of Yokosuka Port.
The Sankei-en Grand Tea Ceremony (三溪園大茶会), a prestigious gathering of five tea ceremony schools, returns for its 31st edition on October 31 and November 1, 2026 — the first time in 9 years. The event also marks the 120th anniversary of Sankei-en's opening.
From July 1 to September 30, 2026, Shin-Yokohama Prince Hotel is offering special summer deals, including the "Heat Escape Stay" plan with 50% off room rates on days when temperatures hit 35°C or above, plus all-you-can-eat shaved ice at the rooftop BBQ terrace and a visit-count campaign at the Japanese restaurant on the 40th floor.
The beloved Tabekko Dobutsu character experience event returns for its 5th installment, opening July 10, 2026 at ASOBUILD YOKOHAMA COAST in Yokohama, featuring a massive circular LED display, interactive zones, and limited-edition goods.
The sky lounge "Bay View" on the top floor of Yokohama Bay Sheraton Hotel & Towers is hosting its popular seasonal Beer Festa "French BBQ" from July 1 to September 30, 2026, featuring French-inspired BBQ dishes by Chef 髙木 浩平 and an all-you-can-drink free-flow selection.
Yokohama Grand InterContinental Hotel's Lounge & Bar "Marine Blue" is serving a lavish melon parfait called Parfait Melon for a limited time from July 13 to September 13, 2026, featuring seasonal fresh melon and a melon soda-inspired aesthetic.
From July 17 to September 6, 2026, the Ocean Terrace buffet restaurant at Yokohama Grand Intercontinental Hotel is adding a special Dinosaur Zone featuring five dinosaur-themed dishes, timed to coincide with the Minato Mirai area's summer dinosaur events.
The aquarium at Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise is now displaying an egg laid by a Sarawak swellshark on June 7, 2026 — a first for the facility — featuring a striking see-through shell that allows visitors to observe the embryo developing inside.
Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise is offering discounted "Super Early Bird One-Day Passes" and "Early Bird One-Day Passes" for use from July 18 to September 30, 2026, with savings of up to 1,400 yen per person. The park is also introducing a new AI-powered attraction area, OTO-RACTION PARK, opening August 1.
The 4th edition of the Akarenga Art Planetarium® returns to Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Hall 1 from August 1 to 30, 2026, featuring the MEGASTAR-II projector, narration by voice actor Soma Saito, and music by Eric Aron.
A two-day sake tasting event featuring about 20 breweries and 59 sake labels from Kanagawa and the greater Tokyo area returns to Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse on July 4 and 5, 2026, paired with DJ performances and a special Friday preview event.
Hakone Kowakien Tenyu in Kanagawa has added an all-inclusive free-flow (unlimited drinks) option to its popular premium dinner buffet, with the renovated Dining Hakone now offering the experience since May 29, 2026.
Kamakura Prince Hotel's collaborative "Enoden Cake" returns in a summer edition featuring mango and melon, available from July 8 to September 23, 2026, at the Ajisai Lounge on the 3rd floor of the hotel.
For the first time at Sea Paradise, two Harbor Seal pups are on view together in the same area at Fureai Lagoon — the first born June 9 and the second on June 16, 2026.
A new accommodation and experience area centered around 400-year-old terraced rice fields in Hayama, Kanagawa, is set to open as part of the "地域まるごとホテル @ 三浦半島" project, offering farm stays, local cuisine, and hands-on agricultural experiences.
Three new strawberry-packed summer menus — a shaved-ice soft serve, a sparkling strawberry cider, and a float — launch on June 20 at 三ツ間農園's permanent counter in Yokohama Takashimaya's B1 food hall.
Sogo Yokohama's summer gift fair is underway through July 12, featuring about 1,600 gift options including seasonal gourmet sets, cool desserts, and Kanagawa-focused selections.
The French restaurant Azur at Yokohama Grand InterContinental Hotel is offering a special course inspired by the Yokohama Museum of Art's "Marie Antoinette Style" exhibition, running from August 1 to November 23, 2026.
The beloved tempura senbei from Tsukiji Chitose, a long-established wagashi shop founded in 1912, goes on sale at PLUSTA Cubic Plaza Shin-Yokohama East from June 15 to July 6, 2026.
Modern Toji Onlyyou, a day-trip hot spring nestled in a forest at roughly 250 meters above sea level in Minamiashigara, Kanagawa, is opening a barrel sauna exclusively for women in its outdoor bath area on June 18, 2026.
Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise is set to unveil OTO-RACTION PARK on August 1, 2026, featuring new rides SONIC TUNE! and ROCKY EAGLE in a new zone that blends attractions, AI, and music.
Starting July 3, 2026, Karimoku Furniture launches its 2026 new product exhibition under the theme HOUSE OF KARIMOKU at showrooms in Yokohama, Aichi, and Hyogo, showcasing new works from up to 15 brands and collections as permanent displays.
Starting June 17, Kuroju's Yokohama and Shinjuku locations will serve kakigori (shaved ice) in a chilled iron pot during limited afternoon hours. The menu features four flavors crafted with high-purity junpyo ice from Shinshu's Central Alps.
Pola Museum of Art in Hakone is presenting "Cézanne Legend," a special exhibition commemorating the 120th anniversary of Paul Cézanne's death, running from June 17, 2026 through April 7, 2027.
Starting July 1, 2026, the Enoshima Sea Candle observation lighthouse will offer a paid illumination service for individuals and businesses, allowing visitors to light up this iconic Shonan landmark in their chosen color.
A new Garmin brand store is set to open at MARK IS Minatomirai in Yokohama on June 25, 2026, offering GPS watches, fitness trackers, and accessories across a wide product lineup.
MICIO, a new gelato shop born from a collaboration between acclaimed gelato brand L'ibisco and the Sotetsu Group, is set to open in Kamakura on June 27, 2026. Using only Kanagawa-sourced ingredients, the shop offers fresh, hand-crafted "raw gelato" made daily.
Shin-Yokohama Prince Hotel is offering a special stay plan for fans of "nui-katsudo" — the trending hobby of dressing up stuffed animals and photographing them. The plan runs from June 20, 2026 to March 31, 2027, with rooms decorated in seven fan-inspired colors and around 100 stuffed animal outfits available to borrow.
From June 17 to 22, 2026, the 39th Miyagi Prefecture Products and Tourism Fair takes over the 8th floor event hall at Sogo Yokohama, gathering about 35 vendors with Miyagi's signature seafood, beef tongue, zunda sweets, and traditional crafts.
A free two-day festival celebrating tea and Japanese sweets, YOKOHAMA TEA FES: Time for Tea and Sweets, takes place at MM Terrace in Yokohama's Minato Mirai on June 20 and 21, 2026.
Hotel Indigo Hakone Gora's Riverside Kitchen & Bar is running a limited summer cocktail promotion from June 1 through August 31, 2026, featuring 11 original cocktails crafted with Japanese ingredients and premium spirits including ABSOLUT TABASCO Vodka, matcha liqueur, and premium tequila.
TACHIBANA HUT in Kawasaki's Tachibana Park is celebrating its 2nd anniversary with a free-entry festival on June 13 and 14, 2026, featuring food trucks, a marché, workshops, stage performances, and a stamp rally.
Starting June 10, Yokohama Takashimaya's 1F Seasonal Goods section will feature around 1,200 sun/rain dual-use umbrellas, with trending colors for men and a limited-time heat-shielding experience machine.
From September 1 to November 30, 2026, Hoshino Resorts KAI Sengokuhara offers a new 2-night, 3-day art retreat plan featuring a private open-air bath terrace transformed into a personal atelier, hands-on mineral pigment-making, and visits to the Pola Museum of Art.
To mark the 160th anniversary of the birth of Beatrix Potter™, creator of Peter Rabbit™, Hotel New Grand in Yokohama is hosting a limited-time Peter Rabbit™ Dressy Apero at its Lobby Lounge La Terrasse on weekday evenings from July 1 to August 31, 2026.
Korean café and donut brand BONTEMPS is rolling out 20 new drinks on June 12, including frappés, smoothies, and sodas in flavors such as matcha, earl grey, strawberry, and mango.
The immersive ancient Egypt exhibition at Yokohama Minato Mirai's PLOT48 will host nightly mystery-solving events every day from July 17 through August 31, 2026, following the event's sellout success in previous seasons.
A limited-time POP UP SHOP celebrating the 50th anniversary of Osamu Tezuka's manga Unico opens at Yurindo Yokohama Station West Exit Comic Kingdom on June 11, 2026, marking the event's first appearance in the Kanto region.
The Yokohama Camping Car Show 2026 is set for September 26–27 at Pacifico Yokohama, featuring a wide range of camping vehicles from across Japan and a stage appearance by actor Shido Nakamura. Advance tickets are now on sale.
Two historic ryokans in Hakone — Kinnotake Tonosawa and Matsuzakaya Honten — are running a Tanabata (Star Festival) campaign from June 7 to July 7, 2026, where guests can write wishes on tanzaku strips for a chance to win prizes including luxury accommodation vouchers and traditional Japanese cultural experiences.
The sweets shop Les Choux, nestled in the seaside town of Nishi-Kamakura, is launching two seasonal treats for early summer — a tropical mango and passion fruit glass dessert and a limited-edition Father's Day cream puff.
For 30 days from August 1, 2026, the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Event Plaza will be transformed into a Santa Monica Sunset Beach-inspired space, featuring retro American diner decorations and West Coast-style food. Admission is free.
Yokosuka City and the NPO Yokosuka International Exchange Association are hosting a Japanese Culture Experience Class on June 13, 2026, featuring hands-on activities such as kimono dressing, tea ceremony, ikebana, origami, calligraphy, and traditional Japanese instruments.
Starting June 5, 2026, Hakone Ashinoko Hanaori offers a new summer accommodation plan featuring the local Hakone Lululun Ajisai face mask and a refreshed seasonal buffet menu — a stay designed for adults looking to ease into summer at their own pace.
The seasonal Lemon Cake from Toshi Yoroizuka — a soft, moist sponge with a tangy-sweet lemon flavor and crunchy icing — is back at all three store locations from June 26.
Warayakiya Yokohama Tsuruyacho, a Tosa cuisine restaurant specializing in straw-grilled dishes, is set to open on June 16, 2026 — bringing bold open-flame cooking and Kochi's famous bonito tataki to the Tsuruyacho district near Yokohama Station.
The 78th Kamakura Fireworks Festival takes place on July 10, 2026, at Yuigahama and Zaimokuza beaches. Paid reserved seating is now available for ¥14,000 per seat through the Ticket Pay ticketing service.
A special exhibition tracing the history of Venetian glass through Western paintings runs at Hakone Garasunomori Museum from July 18, 2026 to January 11, 2027, featuring the modern recreation of a glass vessel imagined by Leonardo da Vinci and a free audio guide narrated by VTuber Juufuutei Raden.
The Japanese-pattern umbrella brand Hokusai Graphic is set to open a new store in the Enoshima area of Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture, in early July 2026 — marking the brand's first location in the Shonan/Enoshima area.
A new budget hotel with easy access to Haneda Airport and the Kawasaki Daishi area is opening in Kawasaki Ward, Kanagawa Prefecture in June 2026.
The Mexican goods brand Letra is hosting pop-up shops at 17 locations nationwide in June 2026, bringing the vibrant colors and handcrafted warmth of Mexico directly to fans across Japan.
Hakone Gora Park is bringing back its popular hydrangea photo spot for June 2025, with over 100 pots of colorful blooms lining the steps toward the fountain pool. Seasonal sweets and a limited-time glass bead craft experience are also on offer.
Four Iyemon Cafe locations in Shinagawa, Kawasaki, Umeda, and Shinsaibashi are offering three summer-limited sweets and a chilled ume ochazuke for a limited time this early summer season.
Kamakura Prince Hotel is selling a stay plan bundled with Hase-dera admission tickets and Ajisai-ji path entry tickets from June 6 to June 26, 2026, perfect for experiencing the ancient capital's signature rainy-season scenery.
As part of the Kanagawa/Yokohama Destination Campaign, a limited-edition ochoko (sake cup) unlocks tastings and exclusive perks at up to 5 of 13 participating sake breweries across Kanagawa Prefecture, running through June 15, 2026.
SHIKI -HAKONE-, a private villa in Hakone, has adopted Nihon Bed's Silky Pocket mattresses across all guest rooms, blending the space's natural-material design with the artisanal sleeping comfort of Japan's oldest bed manufacturer.
The seasonal outdoor beer garden "Hamabeer!" is back at the Yokohama Grand InterContinental Hotel, running from July 2 to October 31, 2026, with a Spanish-inspired BBQ menu and unlimited drinks on a waterfront terrace.
The season's first Genji fireflies were confirmed at Horai-en Garden on May 25, 2026. Through June 28, the Hakone Kowakien Hotaru Festival offers day-trip plans, and Lantern Night returns for two nights on June 6 and 7.
Yokohama Vanilla is adding a second wave of acrylic charms to its Detective Conan: The Fallen Angel of the Highway collaboration purchase bonus lineup, featuring four new characters including Ai Haibara and Sera Masumi, available starting June 1, 2026.
Starting May 29, 2026, the milk sweets brand Asagiri Milk will open a long-term pop-up at EkinakaLAB Fujisawa inside JR Fujisawa Station, running through around November 2026.
Hotel New Grand in Yokohama's Yamashita-cho is offering an early summer limited stay plan called "Heart-Lifting Relax Stay" from June 1 to July 31, 2026, featuring an exclusive dessert plate delivered by room service and ReFa beauty amenities as gifts.
Kawasaki Noh Theater marks its 40th anniversary in 2026 with a Noh performance by the Kanze School's Tessen-kai on July 20, featuring the plays Tenko and Kokaji.
New Otani Inn Yokohama Premium is launching a collaboration summer afternoon tea with Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise from June 1 to August 31, 2026. Guests receive a discount coupon for the theme park, making it easy to pair a relaxed hotel teatime with a day of summer fun at the sea-themed attraction.
The "Prebat!! Sainouari Exhibition" — a traveling showcase of artworks from Japan's beloved arts variety show — is heading to Yokohama Takashimaya (July 22 to August 2) and Osaka Takashimaya (August 5 to 17), displaying over 450 pieces created across 13 years of the program.
Starting June 1, 2026, Yokohama Bay Sheraton Hotel & Towers will accept Sotetsu Points at all in-hotel restaurants and its pastry shop. A commemorative campaign running through June 21 also gives guests a chance to win dining vouchers and bonus points.
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.
New York restaurant Sarabeth's is serving up two limited-time early summer specials at its six Japan locations this June — Churro French Toast and Reuben Sandwich.
Japan's first brownie specialty shop côte cour is selling the Orangette Brownie for a limited time. With Valencia orange peel and Shonan Gold jam blended into the batter, this seasonal treat pairs bright citrus fragrance with deep chocolate flavor. Available at six locations across Tokyo and Kanagawa.
Hakone Retreat före & villa 1/f in Sengokuhara is introducing a bonsai stay plan that invites guests to travel with a single bonsai tree throughout their visit — and bring it home as a living memento of their time in the forest.
Hard Rock Cafe is holding a limited-time Filipino-inspired menu campaign at its Tokyo, Yokohama, and Universal CityWalk Osaka locations from June 1 to 14, 2026, in tie-up with the Philippines Department of Tourism and the Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines in Japan.
Starting June 1, 2026, Hokkaido Italian Mia Bocca locations across the Kanto region, Hokkaido, and Sendai will offer a summer-limited cold pasta featuring Hokkaido saltwater sea urchin, scallops, and salmon roe.
Peko-chan milky donut shops at MARK IS Minato Mirai and Yokohama World Porters are offering Sanrio character-themed sundaes from May 25, 2026, alongside special Pompompurin 30th anniversary sweets.
Yokohama Bay Sheraton Hotel & Towers' lounge Sea Wind is offering two premium shaved ice varieties and a peach & mango afternoon tea set from June 1, 2026.
Kamakura Takezaiku set up a bamboo photo installation at the Kamakura Daibutsu-den Kotoku-in for the 58th Charity Tea Ceremony on May 23, 2026, drawing tea practitioners and tourists from around the world.
To celebrate the 12th anniversary of White Cat Project NEW WORLD'S, an orchestra concert will be held at Muza Kawasaki Symphony Hall on September 26, 2026. First-round lottery ticket applications are now open on TIGET.
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.
Hakone Retreat före & villa 1/f in Sengokuhara is introducing a retreat experience built around "Mamabi" — miniature candlelight — featuring a rainy-day lounge space and a gift-ready flame kit, available from June 1 to August 31, 2026.
Hotel New Grand in Yokohama is hosting a Summer Curry Fair from July 1 to August 31, 2026, with six curry varieties — including two new additions and four long-standing classics — served as full set menus at Coffee House The Cafe.
A new casual Italian restaurant from the SALVATORE CUOMO brand is opening at Daiwa Roynet Hotel Shin-Yokohama on June 1, 2026, offering wood-fired Neapolitan pizza, pasta, and seasonal dishes, with limited-time opening campaigns.
Yokohama Bay Quarter, the shopping mall near Yokohama Station, is staging its signature summer illumination event "Yokohama Lantern Night" from May 30 to September 23, 2026. To mark the mall's 20th anniversary, over 1,000 handcrafted Vietnamese lanterns will light up the venue along with an expanded lineup of cultural experiences and evening programs.
The Fujiko F. Fujio Museum in Kawasaki is celebrating its 15th anniversary with a special exhibition spotlighting Doraemon's Secret Gadgets, opening July 1, 2026 in Exhibition Room II, along with a new original anime film at the F Theater.
Hotel New Grand in Yokohama is presenting a special summer French dinner course at Panoramic Restaurant Le Normandie from July 1 to August 31, 2026, celebrating the classic French tradition of pairing cheese with wine through every course of the meal.
Starting June 1, 2026, Hakone Retreat före & villa 1/f in Sengokuhara, Hakone, offers summer seasonal courses at WOODSIDE dining and Japanese restaurant Hyoseki, featuring dishes with eel, summer vegetables, and wagyu.
Starting June 1, 2026, the all-day dining restaurant "Terrace and Table" at Hotel Metropolitan Kawasaki will offer "Kawasaki-gori," a premium shaved ice crafted by the hotel's pastry chef, served daily from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at ¥1,680 per serving.
From June 1 to September 30, 2026, THE KAHALA Lounge at The Kahala Hotel & Resort Yokohama will serve a seasonal "Mango on the Shinpancake," topping the brand's signature thin-rolled pancake with a whole ripe mango.
Yokohama Bay Hotel Tokyu's all-day dining "Café Tosca" will host a Thursday-only peach dessert buffet from July 2 through August 27, 2026, with reservations for July dates opening on June 1.
Throughout June 2026, the 19th-floor restaurant Bistro Bourgogne at Mercure Yokosuka is serving a limited-edition rainbow cocktail where guests pick their own color syrup – with a non-alcoholic mocktail option available too.
To celebrate its 25th anniversary, Pola Museum of Art in Hakone presents two newly acquired video works by Christian Marclay and Gerhard Richter in a special program running from June 2026 through April 2027.
SCAPES THE SUITE in Hayama, Kanagawa is now taking reservations for its 2026 summer shaved ice season, featuring three new flavors including a special recipe produced by celebrated shaved ice expert Harada Asako.
On May 30, The Westin Yokohama in Minato Mirai will host a one-day wellness event featuring a Minato Mirai Run & Tai Chi Session and a Floating Sound Bath in the hotel's indoor pool.
Reale Cantina in Yamashita-cho, Yokohama, is holding a one-day sparkling wine tasting event on May 30 featuring 10 different grape varieties, timed to coincide with Italian Wine Day on June 2. A storewide 20% off sale on directly imported wines also runs through mid-June.
A special Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba collaboration event is set to take place at Hakone Kowakien Yunessun from July 18 to October 4, 2026, featuring themed baths, a collaboration sauna, exclusive ufotable drawn illustrations, and limited goods.
Hotel Metropolitan Kamakura is offering a special Father's Day accommodation plan from June 1 to 30, 2026, featuring an exclusive handkerchief from Makers' Shirt Kamakura, a bottle of award-winning Kamakura Beer, and handcrafted smoked nuts made with locally sourced cherry wood.
Hotel Metropolitan Kamakura is putting its popular in-room original postcard set on sale from May 20, 2026. The five-card collection features hand-drawn illustrations by Kamakura-based artist Horiharu, capturing the city's four seasons and landmark scenery.
Il Giardino Italian Restaurant at Hotel New Grand in Yokohama will offer a limited-time summer dinner course from June 1 to August 31, 2026, featuring seasonal delicacies and garden illumination views.
On May 5, 2026, Anniversaire Minatomirai Yokohama hosted "First French 2026," a hands-on French dining event for children aged 4 to 9. Twenty families took part in a day of table manners, an Antarctica-themed special program, and chef and pastry chef experiences.
Ebina Booze Fest 2026 is an early-summer drink-and-walk event bringing together 16 craft breweries and 2 sake breweries from across Kanagawa, held at Ebina Chuo Park on June 6 and 7, 2026, with food, DJ music, and free admission.
Fujiya Hotel in Hakone is running a special limited-time plan combining a stay in the historic Western Wing — built in 1906 — with a traditional French dinner at Main Dining Room The Fujiya, available for stays from June 1 to July 31, 2026.
The Kamakura restaurant GARDEN HOUSE KAMAKURA will hold a terrace-exclusive Beer Garden BBQ from May 25, 2026, serving 8 BBQ dishes alongside a free-flow drinks lineup through autumn.
Hakone Goraen Park is hosting a free matcha experience event on May 18 and 19, 2026, at the registered tangible cultural property "Hakuundo Chaen." Guided by an Itoen Tea Taster, visitors can whisk their own matcha tea and explore a historic teahouse that has been cherished for over 110 years.
A new seasonal afternoon tea, "Summer Evening Afternoon Tea – A Moment of Evening Coolness," is coming to the all-day dining restaurant "Terrace and Table" at Hotel Metropolitan Kawasaki on weekdays from June 1 through August 31, 2026, priced at ¥4,600 per person.
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.
BROOKS GREENLIT CAFE in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo, is hosting two limited-time summer fairs — a plant-based ice cream collection featuring 28 varieties from six brands across Japan, plus fermented soda floats made with _SHIP KOMBUCHA.
A seasonal set menu pairing The Premium Malt's Japanese Ale Natsu Kaze Kaoru Ale with a Citrus Seafood Ceviche is available at six Ron Herman Cafe locations across Japan, running from May 19 to July 13, 2026.
Shin-Yokohama Prince Hotel is running a Pingu summer festival-themed collaboration from June 15 to August 31, 2026, featuring character afternoon tea at the 42nd-floor bar lounge, decorated concept rooms, and a skating package at KOSÉ Shin-Yokohama Skate Center.
Station cafe 5 CROSSTIES COFFEE introduces a limited-time Dolce Frappe Chocolate Mint, blending fresh spearmint with house-made chocolate mousse for ¥790.
Hotel New Grand in Yokohama is running a four-month French lunch series at its Panoramic Restaurant Le Normandie. The first installment, "A Burgundy Table," takes place from June 1 to July 31, 2026, spotlighting traditional dishes from the celebrated wine region of Burgundy.
SCAPES THE SUITE, a compact design hotel in Hayama, Kanagawa, is now accepting reservations for its summer seasonal stay program FOUR SEASONS STAY "ESCAPE & TWILIGHT," running from July 1 to August 31, 2026, limited to one group per day.
The Chinese restaurant Karyu on the 31st floor of the Yokohama Grand InterContinental Hotel is offering its popular "Premium Seafood Chilled Jade Noodles" for a limited time from June 3 to September 30, 2026.
Yokohama Grand InterContinental Hotel's Lounge & Bar "Marine Blue" is serving two types of premium fruit shaved ice this summer — Crown Melon from June 1 and Peach from July 1, both available through August 31, 2026.
I'm donut?, dacō, and Neo Nice Burger are opening side by side at Yokohama Hammerhead on May 16, 2026, bringing a 146-seat food destination to the Yokohama waterfront.
British-style baked goods and organic teas from Cinagro British Selection by Madame Hiromi are heading to the 5th Cookie Fair at Sogo Yokohama, running May 13 to 25, 2026.
Mr. CHEESECAKE YOUR CITY, the traveling cheesecake pop-up, is opening at three locations across Japan in May 2026 — Saikaya Yokosuka Store, Iyotetsu Takashimaya, and Odakyu Machida Store — featuring a new Caramel Earl Grey flavor and a three-flavor assortment.
Yokohama Natural Hot Spring SPA EAS will grand open on July 28, 2026, following a major renovation introducing a wide-screen immersive sauna, a redesigned lounge, new dining, and a cashless smart entry system.
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.
A group art exhibition titled Takazono Wonderland, featuring award-winning artist Takazono Yosuke and a diverse lineup of distinctive creators, is scheduled to run from May 12 to June 26, 2026, at KIKI!! CREATIVE GALLERY & CAFE in Hiratsuka, Kanagawa.
Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise is hosting "Fireworks Symphony," a live entertainment fireworks show where music and fireworks are synchronized to within 0.1 seconds, on 19 selected dates from May 30, 2026 to March 21, 2027.
Hayama Umino Hotel in Kanagawa is now accepting reservations for a weekday-only day trip plan combining access to the hotel's panoramic artificial hot spring "Horizon Onsen" with a choice of lunch or dessert set, starting from ¥3,000.
Hokukama Bagel in Kamakura is holding a Golden Week event from May 2 to 6, 2026, combining freshly baked bagels with outdoor grilling, camping tent spaces, and hands-on food experiences.
Yokohama Bay Sheraton Hotel & Towers will host a peach and mango-themed night sweets buffet called "Sweets Parade," featuring 10 seasonal tropical desserts at the spacious Sea Wind Lounge, every Wednesday and Thursday from June 3 to July 30, 2026.
A seasonal "Matcha and Cherry Afternoon Tea" is on offer at the 20th-floor restaurant of Mitsui Garden Hotel Yokohama Minatomirai Premier from May 1 to June 30, 2026, along with three new matcha-themed seasonal cocktails at the adjoining BAR BELLO GATTI.
From May 13 to 25, 2026, Toshi Yoroizuka will participate in the "Cookie Expo" at Sogo Yokohama, selling a limited-edition "Sablé Trois-Eurs" cookie tin available only at the event.
The ARC'TERYX store at MARK IS Minato Mirai in Yokohama is moving into a larger space and reopening as the "ARC'TERYX MARK IS Minato Mirai Brand Store" on Friday, May 15, 2026, with an expanded product lineup.
HIRAMATSU HOTELS is now offering round-trip private hire car transfers from within Tokyo's 23 wards to three destinations — Atami, Sengokuhara, and Karuizawa Miyota — for a fully seamless luxury travel experience.
The Westin Yokohama has started accepting reservations for a limited-time stay package that includes admission tickets to Yokohama Anpanman Children's Museum, available for stays through August 31, 2026.
A limited-time bridal-themed fair running from May 1 to July 16, 2026, featuring a floral parfait, three seasonal drinks, afternoon tea plans, and refreshed lunch and dinner courses.
côte cour, Japan's first brownie specialty shop, is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Starting April 29, 2026, customers who spend ¥3,700 or more (tax included) will receive a limited-edition anniversary charm as a gift.
A collaboration between TV anime "Detective Conan" and Adastria Co., Ltd. launches on May 9, 2026, featuring 44 items across six brands — GLOBAL WORK, LOWRYS FARM, RAGEBLUE, JEANASIS, PAGEBOY, and PBLIM. Character visit events are also planned at Lalaport Yokohama, Yokohama Sotetsu Joinus, and and ST TOKYO.
A one-day tour at Enoshima on May 17, 2026 combines sea fishing on Sagami Bay with a visit to the Enoshima Aquarium, designed for students from Grade 1 through Junior High Year 3 with hands-on support from professional fishermen.
Hotel Hatsuhana in Hakone's Oku-Yumoto area is bringing back a popular wine pairing collaboration with Hirakawa Winery, alongside a new seasonal relaxation treatment and a cool indifferent-temperature hot spring experience, all available for a limited time in summer 2026.
Bistro Bourgogne, the 19th-floor restaurant at Mercure Yokosuka, is hosting a limited-time matcha-themed afternoon tea from May 1 to June 30, 2026, featuring exclusive sweets created in collaboration with Sakakura Sohonke, a Yokosuka wagashi shop established in 1891.
Diamond jewelry brand BRILLIANCE+ has released a new wedding ring called "Atoriela" from April 23, 2026. Handcrafted by skilled Japanese artisans, the ring blends a tactile, crafted texture with refined elegance suitable for everyday wear and formal occasions alike.
Hotel New Grand in Yokohama is serving a summer-themed afternoon tea set at Lobby Lounge La Terrasse from July 1 to August 31, 2026, featuring seasonal sweets and savory bites inspired by summer vacations.
To mark Moomin Day on August 9 — the birthday of creator Tove Jansson — a limited tote bag giveaway campaign will launch from July 1, 2026, and a special fan club event is planned in the greater Tokyo area.
Yokohama Artgrace Portside Villa is marking its 25th anniversary in 2026 with limited-time special plans across weddings, proposals, restaurant dining, and private banquets, each featuring exclusive perks as a thank-you to guests.
Anniversaire Café Minato Mirai Yokohama is offering the "Mariée Floral Celebration Afternoon Tea" from May 1 through July 16, 2026, featuring bride-inspired sweets, seasonal fruits, and colorful flowers on a newly redesigned three-tier stand.
The Hakone Open-Air Museum in Kanagawa unveiled its first Yayoi Kusama acquisition on April 19, 2026 — the rare granite sculpture "I Am a Pumpkin" (2013), now on permanent display in a newly redesigned outdoor garden area.
S.Weil by HOTEL NEW GRAND at Yokohama Takashimaya is introducing a refreshing new Lemon Pie dessert this early summer, featuring a tangy lemon cream layered beneath a smooth yogurt cream, available from May 1 through August 31, 2026.
Kamakura Les Anges has launched "Wine and Fruit Jelly," a chilled summer dessert made with Delaware Pink Orange Wine from Kamakura Winery — a bronze award winner at Decanter World Wine Awards 2025 — available from April 24 to late August 2026.
Sankeien Garden in Yokohama is offering a rare opportunity to step inside Rinshunkaku, a nationally designated Important Cultural Property, as part of the Kanagawa & Yokohama Destination Campaign Pre-Campaign.
Kamakura-based aroma raw chocolate brand MAISON CACAO is launching a new additive-free raw chocolate for children made with Amaou strawberries, available from April 25, 2026 at all seven of its locations.
The beloved ramen chain Tenkaippin has opened a new location just steps from JR Kawasaki Station, offering its signature rich kotteri soup to diners in Kawasaki City.
The Yokohama Tourism Association launches "Flower Jack Journey," a new floral city promotion featuring flower-decorated bay cruises and festival appearances, with events running from late April through May 2026.
An experiential art fair blending interior design, furniture, and fine art opens at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse from May 14 to 17, 2026, with free general admission and optional VIP evening events.
Kakuonji Temple in Kamakura is hosting a limited-time photo spot featuring illuminated traditional Japanese wagasa (paper umbrellas) as part of the Kanagawa/Yokohama Destination Campaign, available through June 30, 2026.
From April 23 to May 6, 2026, Sogo Yokohama Store's 8th-floor event hall hosts an Early Summer Hokkaido Fair, showcasing seasonal sweets, fresh seafood bento, and eat-in specialties from across Hokkaido.
Rhododendrons have come into full bloom at Hakone Gora Park, one of Kanagawa's top 100 flower spots. The Akaboshi Rhododendron and Western Rhododendrons are at peak bloom as of April 15, with various species available to enjoy through just before Golden Week.
Gyoko Shokudo Sanpo, a sashimi all-you-can-eat restaurant featured on television, is opening its first Yokohama location in Tsurumi on April 23, 2026. The restaurant offers fresh sashimi sourced from across Japan in a 60-minute buffet format, along with seafood rice bowls and set meals for lunch, and a la carte and course dining for dinner.
A Musashi-Kosugi restaurant is now offering warabi mochi drinks you can sip through a straw, with matcha milk and hojicha milk varieties available until June 30, 2026.
For a limited period starting May 2026, Yokohama Bay Hotel Tokyu in Minato Mirai is serving original melon parfaits at French cuisine "Queen Alice" and Chinese cuisine "Szechuan Restaurant Chen," each offering its own unique interpretation of seasonal domestic melon.
Japanese confectionery brand FRANÇAIS is releasing two new limited-edition tuile sandwiches — one with Amao strawberry chocolate and one with Sicilian lemon chocolate — at five stores only, starting April 24, 2026.
A bagel specialty shop built around the theme of balance and renewal is opening in Kamakura on April 17, 2026, inside a folk house renovated over 10 months by its owners.
CRAHUG, a project connecting Japanese factory craftsmanship with everyday living, is hosting a limited-time pop-up shop at Yurindo BASEGATE Yokohama Kannai from April 17 to July 16, 2026, showcasing 100 products from 11 partner brands.
The Romancecar Museum in Ebina, Kanagawa kicks off "ROMANCECAR MUSEUM 5th Anniversary Week" from April 18 to 26, 2026, offering free athletic activities, historical train boarding experiences, character greetings, and more.
Starting April 15, 2026, Land of MASTERWAL Yokohama begins selling vinyl records at its in-store café, creating a lifestyle destination where furniture, coffee, and music come together as a single living experience.
A family lunch event featuring 22 international seasonings from countries including Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Indonesia, Italy, Mexico, and Jamaica is being held at 100 Spoons at Azamino Gardens in Yokohama.
From April 23 to June 30, 2026, Ristorante Mangiare Water Edge Yokohama inside Artgrace Portside Villa is offering a collaboration menu with honey beauty brand HACCI. Four seasonal specialties featuring premium honey are paired with exclusive HACCI beauty gifts.
Fujiya Hotel in Hakone is launching a new concept room called "Chaplin's Room" on April 16, 2026 — Charlie Chaplin's birthday. The exclusive one-group-per-night plan includes film-inspired afternoon tea and an original key holder as a stay gift.
Chimoto's popular "Yawahada Yumochi" turns one on April 12, 2026, and to mark the occasion, a limited-edition petit gift adorned with artwork by Japanese painter Choji Beniko goes on sale at the Takidori Honten shop in Hakone Yumoto — just 20 boxes a day.
Three venues in the Kanto region are offering a limited-time afternoon tea featuring matcha from Kyoto's Gion Tsujiri and sweets inspired by early-summer hydrangeas, available from mid-May through late June 2026.
Taiwan castella specialty shop Tailaku Tangao (台楽蛋糕) is running a limited-time pop-up at Sotetsu Life near Mitsukyo Station from April 7 to 13, 2026, offering six premium flavors, half-and-half sets, and more.
Two new projects are building on the legacy of null², the acclaimed signature pavilion from the Osaka-Kansai World Expo — a permanent immersive theater at Yokohama Landmark Tower set to open in 2026, and a new sculptural installation at the International Horticultural Expo 2027, Yokohama, Japan.
The Yokosuka YY Norimono Festa 2026 is set for May 30 and 31, offering hands-on vehicle experiences across multiple venues in Yokosuka, from JR Yokosuka Station to the Maritime Self-Defense Force base.
Yokohama Takashimaya is offering a seasonal lineup of spring-limited sweets and side dishes, including sakura treats, fresh seasonal produce, and exclusive items available only for a limited time.
A large-scale flea market featuring more than 200 curated shops selling vintage clothing, antiques, handcrafted goods, and baked treats will be held at Yokohama Symphostage Gate Plaza on April 11 and 12, 2026.
Starting April 1, 2026, the buffet dining restaurant Harbor Kitchen at Hyatt Regency Yokohama has launched a renewed breakfast lineup themed around "A Gourmet Journey Around the World," featuring international dishes and a live kitchen.
Toriikuguri, a Japanese izakaya known for Kyoto-style oden and seasonal tempura, has added a new chicken broth oden made from domestic chicken carcasses simmered for four hours, now available as part of a seasonal course menu starting April 2, 2026.
Wishbon's beloved spring and summer limited treat is back — the YOKOHAMA BRICK STREET Tropical Pine features juicy pineapple, passion fruit caramel, and a coconut-topped cookie sandwich.
Cinagro is introducing two new additions to its popular calzone lineup — Homemade Bacon & Corn with Tomato Cream Sauce and Homemade Genovese with Cream Cheese — available at department store food halls and Bio c' Bon stores from April 1.
A chocolate tart layered with blueberry jam, custard cream, and two types of fromage cream, topped with edible flowers, will be available at Hotel New Grand's Coffee House The Café from May 1 to June 30, 2026.
Sogo Yokohama is hosting a British Fair from April 2 to 12, 2026, featuring approximately 55 shops with British teas, scones, tableware, fashion, and collectibles.
Approaching its second anniversary, TAKIGO brings the ancient Japanese practice of waterfall bathing to Yūhi-no-taki Falls in Kanagawa, welcoming everyone from solo travelers to corporate groups.
The Westin Yokohama's Pacific Table restaurant is staging a Matcha Garden Dessert Buffet from May 11 to June 30, 2026, featuring a DRY BONSAI centerpiece and a full spread of matcha-themed sweets.
The traveling exhibition celebrating the hit mobile game The Battle Cats is coming to Yokohama from April 24 to May 24, 2026, featuring stage recreations, exclusive merchandise, and behind-the-scenes content.
A casual izakaya serving Shizuoka-direct fresh seafood, Shizuoka oden, and handmade satsuma-age at approachable prices opens near Motosumiyoshi Station on April 1, 2026.
Samukawa Central Park in Kanagawa hosts a full-day cherry blossom festival on April 4, 2026, featuring kitchen trucks, craft stalls, stage performances in the daytime, and a colorful illumination of the famous "Cherry Blossom Tunnel" after sunset.
BUTCHER REPUBLIC at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse is relaunching as a full-service churrasco BBQ restaurant on April 1, 2026, with 20+ all-you-can-eat cuts, craft beer pairings, and harbor views.
Hakone Suishoen, a 23-room historic inn centered around a nationally registered tangible cultural property built in 1925, is set to reopen on April 9, 2026, following renovations that preserved its timeless atmosphere while refreshing furnishings and introducing new Japanese cultural activities.
A 90-minute immersive experience set inside an entirely rented-out abandoned hotel in Oppama, Yokosuka. Participants step into the story as a mysterious hotel guest in a walking theater production beginning April 29, 2026.
A spring-themed afternoon tea served on Francfranc tableware is coming to New Otani Inn Yokohama Premium from April 1, 2026, with a 500-yen Francfranc shopping ticket included.
On April 18, 2026, The Union Bar & Lounge at Hyatt Regency Yokohama hosts a one-night guest bartender event featuring Shingo Noma, one of Japan's most celebrated bartenders from Hiroshima.
Yokohama Sakuragicho Washington Hotel is offering a limited-time stay plan that includes a one-day pass for BayBike, Yokohama's community cycle-share service. The plan runs from April 1 through May 31, 2026, covering the city's peak cherry blossom and tulip seasons.
Caramel Ghost House, the caramel confectionery specialty shop, is once again releasing its seasonal limited-edition Caramel Sand Cookie "Banananu" from April 1, 2026, available at its Kawasaki and Shinjuku locations.
Hakone Kowakien Yunessun is hosting the seasonal "Hanami Onsen 2026" event from March 26, 2026, featuring a duck-filled cherry blossom bath, outdoor hanami in swimwear, and limited spring cocktails at the resort's hotels.
Coffee House The Café at Hotel New Grand in Yokohama will serve the refreshing Kiyomi Orange Parfait from April 1 to May 15, 2026, priced at ¥3,000 including tax and service charge.
New merchandise featuring original illustrations from Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club is available exclusively at BIC Camera Group stores and Animega x Sofmap locations from March 25 to April 12, 2026.
Digital combo tickets pairing Odakyu Line round-trip fares with admission passes for three of Enoshima's top attractions go on sale April 4, 2026, ahead of the Enoshima Art Festival 2026 running April 11 to June 7.
From April 1 to June 30, 2026, Hotel New Grand's Coffee House The Café in Yokohama offers "Fraîcheur," a seasonal dessert featuring edible flowers captured in champagne jelly atop a smooth white wine mousse.
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.
A spring bakery fair is coming to Sogo Yokohama's B2F food event space from March 31 to April 6, 2026, bringing together about 60 bakeries and offering around 300 bread varieties per day.
A limited-time pop-up store featuring exclusive "Teasing Master Takagi-san" merchandise with brand-new illustrations will be held at two Ito-Yokado locations from April 3 to 15, 2026.
Pastry Chef Koichi Sato presents four season-limited cakes featuring citrus, matcha, strawberry, and lemon, on sale from April 1, 2026.
Nicolita, a gelato specialty shop in Tsuzuki Ward, Yokohama, marks its first year of operation on March 28, 2026. In its first year, the owner-run shop has developed approximately 150 flavors using locally sourced produce, including non-standard items that would otherwise go to waste.
Fashion brand AMERICAN HOLIC is opening two new stores in the Yokohama area in March 2026, along with exclusive collaboration items created in partnership with Taiwanese fried rice restaurant Minsen Chao Fan, available at four Yokohama locations.
Hakone Emoa Terrace is serving a limited-time cherry blossom chiffon cake created in collaboration with the Hakone Lalique Museum's new spring exhibition. Available through April 15, 2026.
A self-driving delivery robot wrapped in a Hakoneko Bozappy mascot design now delivers amenities directly to guest rooms at Hakone Hotel Kowakien, the next-generation resort in Hakone.
The Lounge & Bar "Marine Blue" at the Yokohama Grand InterContinental Hotel is offering a luxurious melon-themed afternoon tea from May 11 to July 12, 2026, with creative sweets made from both red and green fleshed melon.
A collaboration cafe celebrating Nishimura Yuji's 10th anniversary is coming to Cafe Fan Base at Landmark Plaza in Yokohama Minato Mirai. The event features special plushie-friendly dining setups, interactive table technology, and a full character-themed menu running from April 15 to May 10, 2026.
Buffet Dining Kessel at Shin-Yokohama Prince Hotel is holding a Nagasaki Fair from April 1 to May 31, 2026, featuring rare local ingredients and regional dishes personally selected by the head chef during a visit to Nagasaki.
The fourth permanent UNKO MUSEUM location is set to open on the 2nd floor of Yokohama World Porters in Minato Mirai, featuring photogenic spaces, new content for all ages, and exclusive limited-edition goods.
Yokohama MORES near Yokohama Station West Exit is holding a "Pink Carnival" spring campaign from March 19, featuring pink-themed fashion, food, accessories, a stamp rally, and a limited 10x points campaign.
The 23rd Grand Hokkaido Fair at Yokohama Takashimaya brings together around 95 vendors, highlighting spring king crab, asparagus, and strawberries shaped by climate change and evolving farming techniques.
The signature roll cake from S.Weil by HOTEL NEW GRAND has earned the Yokohama Mayor's Award (food category) at the 21st YOKOHAMA GOODS 001 certification review, selected from 169 products for its exceptional quality and Yokohama character.
Advance ticket sales for the International Horticultural Expo 2027, Yokohama, Japan open on March 19, 2026. 1-day passes, season passes, and summer passes are all available, with a special commemorative ticket also planned.
On April 5, 2026, Iseyama Hills in Yokohama opens its normally private Bamboo Court reception hall to the public for a one-day matcha-themed afternoon tea event featuring spring garden views.
Izumo Taisha Sagami Bunsha in Hadano, Kanagawa, is holding its "Minami Hadano Mura Sakura Matsuri" from March 21 through April 12, 2026, featuring the 20-meter-tall "Ryoen Sakura" Somei Yoshino cherry tree in full bloom, light-up evenings, limited edition goshuin stamps, and strolling Kanagawa's longest cherry blossom avenue — some 700 trees stretching 6.2 km.
come×come, the gluten-free rice flour and rice bran oil sweets brand, will have a food booth at Japan International Boat Show 2026 at Pacifico Yokohama from March 19–22, offering five baked goods alongside specially curated coffee and juice.
For five days in late April and early May 2026, Hotel New Grand in Yokohama opens its rarely seen Phoenix Room for a limited afternoon tea featuring seasonal sweets and savory bites, with views of fresh greenery from the historic main building.
To mark its 4th anniversary, Miffy Snack Shop is offering a limited-edition A5 washi paper file as a gift with purchases of ¥4,000 (tax included) or more, available at all six Japan locations starting March 30, 2026.
Roast Beef Kamakurayama's Yokohama Skybiru location is offering a seasonal spring course from mid-March 2026, featuring fresh spring seafood alongside the restaurant's signature black wagyu roast beef, with panoramic city views from the 29th floor.
Yokohama Bay Hotel Tokyu is launching a new accommodation plan "Love Story Stay" designed for proposals and special anniversaries, featuring a guaranteed high-floor room, in-room full-course dinner, and breakfast buffet.
A practical Kamakura itinerary for 1 or 2 days from Tokyo, with efficient walking routes covering Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, Komachi-dori, the Great Buddha, Hasedera, Enoshima, and spring cherry blossom spots like Dankazura and Genjiyama Park.
ATELIER MATCHA launches a new spring/summer menu from March 20, 2026, spotlighting colorful collaborations of Uji matcha with seasonal fruits including melon, lychee, coconut, and mango at its Ginza and Kamakura locations.
The POOL SIDE LOUNGE at 8HOTEL CHIGASAKI in Chigasaki, Kanagawa is opening to non-guests from March 15 to June 30, 2026, offering cocktails and a relaxed night by the pool in the Shonan area.
Bakery & Sweets Picot at Fujiya Hotel in Hakone's Miyanoshita is offering a spring lineup — including a matcha canelé and slow-fermented baguettes — available through May 31, 2026.
The Top of Yokohama Bar Lounge on the 42nd floor of Shin-Yokohama Prince Hotel is offering a limited-time Chocolat & Fromage Afternoon Tea from April 1 to June 14, 2026, featuring an indulgent combination of rich chocolate, creamy cheese, and vibrant seasonal fruits.
THE KAHALA Lounge at The Kahala Hotel & Resort Yokohama is hosting a "Sakura Drink Selection" from March 16 to April 15, 2026, featuring four original sakura cocktails, a sakura cream soda, and a sakura latte—perfect for brunch, afternoon tea, or bar time throughout the cherry blossom season.
TSUCHIYA KABAN is releasing a new women's bag series called "Maraison" on March 26, 2026. The collection features two styles — a large-capacity tote and a 2-way mini tote — each available in three colors.
The spring-inspired limited-time drink combines a cream cheese frappe with sweet-tangy strawberry sauce, topped with fluffy espuma cream and crunchy granola. Available at all five 5 CROSSTIES COFFEE locations from March 17 to mid-May 2026.
Garden Necklace Yokohama 2026 opens on March 19, filling the city with blooms from cherry blossoms to roses over 88 days. The 10th anniversary edition features a 10,000㎡ grand flowerbed and exciting new venue collaborations.
Museum Haus Kasuya in Yokosuka, Kanagawa will host a solo exhibition by artist Hirofumi Isoya titled "Restoring," running from March 12 to May 17, 2026. The show features two major series exploring memory, destruction, and regeneration across time.
Rose Hotel Yokohama's Brasserie Millie La Forêt is running a spring Strawberry Fair from March through April 2026, offering afternoon tea, a weekend sweets buffet, and a limited rose parfait showcasing premium strawberry varieties grown at Kitada Farm in Tokorozawa.
Sagamiko MORI MORI in Sagamihara, Kanagawa hosts one of the Kanto region's largest cherry blossom festivals, featuring thrilling attractions amid approximately 2,500 cherry trees, nighttime illuminations, and hanami BBQ from March 20 to April 19, 2026.
Starting March 11, HACHIKI, the casual brand from Kyoto's long-established chicken specialty restaurant Hachiyan, is offering spring limited-time menus at two locations — Arude Shin-Osaka and Shin-Yokohama.
A collaboration between green tea brand Ayataka and the tea-themed sightseeing boat Hakone Yusen DAICHAKAI runs from March 16 through November 13, 2026, bringing special events and design wrapping to Lake Ashi.
KAMAKURA WICH's flagship store in Kamakura is introducing a souvenir delivery service starting March 15, 2026, letting visitors enjoy the city hands-free while their purchases are sent directly to their destination.
Sogo Yokohama is offering a curated lineup of cherry blossom-themed Japanese and Western sweets, cafe desserts, and spring lifestyle goods through March 31, 2026, letting visitors get a head start on the sakura season.
From April 1 to May 31, 2026, S.Weil by HOTEL NEW GRAND will be selling a new apple danish called "Galette Pomme" — a crispy, buttery treat with thinly sliced apple compote and crunchy crumble topping.
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 practical guide to Kamakura covering the Great Buddha, Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, Komachi-dori street food, Zen temples in Kita-Kamakura, hiking trails, and the Enoden coastal line — with access info from Tokyo, admission prices, and seasonal tips.
From March 16 to April 15, 2026, the rooftop BBQ venue at Shin-Yokohama Prince Hotel is offering a cherry blossom-themed barbecue plan featuring seasonal ingredients and sakura-inspired decor.
S.Weil by HOTEL NEW GRAND in Yokohama is offering a limited-edition honey tea bread featuring the Garden Bear mascot, with only 10 loaves available per day throughout May 2026.
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.
Starting March 7, 2026, The Kahala Hotel & Resort Yokohama will sell a limited-edition Macadamia Nut Chocolate Sakura at THE KAHALA Collection. The spring-only confection pairs roasted macadamia nuts with sakura-flavored chocolate and a hint of salt.
Sagamiko MORI MORI in Sagamihara, Kanagawa is set to host an exclusive after-hours amusement park mixer event, featuring unlimited rides, drinks, and evening illuminations.
A limited-time pairing dinner course, "Le Printemps," is available at Top of Yokohama Teppanyaki & Dining through March 31, 2026, pairing dishes made with Kanagawa-sourced ingredients with wines selected from around the world.
Yokohama's beloved German spring festival returns to the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Event Plaza for 17 days from April 24 to May 10, 2026. Admission is free, with German beer, food, live music, family activities, day camping, and an outdoor cinema all on offer.
From March 7 to 15, 2026, Odawara's Sannomaru Hall hosts "Quiet Engagement — Invisible Narratives," a collaborative exhibition pairing Art de Vivre artists with contemporary artists and AI technology to surface the hidden inner stories behind their work.
Hanaori Hakone Ashinoko is launching a renewed spring dinner buffet for day visitors starting March 9, 2026, plus new strawberry and peach parfaits at the lobby lounge available through May 31.
A limited-time "Matcha and Sakura Afternoon Tea with Gion Tsujiri" is available at two restaurants in the Kanto region from April 1 to May 11, 2026, featuring rich matcha confections and spring-inspired flavors with seasonal strawberries.
Kuriyama, a tsukemen restaurant that draws daily queues in Yokohama's Hakuraku neighborhood, is opening a new branch in Shin-Yokohama on March 5, 2026.
DINING & BAR "BAYSIDE" at Yokohama Sakuragicho Washington Hotel is running a Spring Lunch Buffet touring the flavors of Kyushu and Okinawa from March 1 to May 31, 2026. A special strawberry dessert edition is also available during spring break from March 20 to April 5.
A collaboration event between Arknights: Endfield and five iconic towers across Japan runs from March 6 to 29, 2026, featuring photo spots, limited merchandise, and character-themed drinks.
From March 19 to June 14, 2026, Hotel New Grand in Yokohama serves "Pure Rose," a white wine-based cocktail finished with Bulgarian organic Damascus rose water, offered in collaboration with Garden Necklace Yokohama 2026.
Four event-limited original whisky bottles are available through lottery for holders of admission tickets to the Whisky & Spirits Festival 2026 in Yokohama. Applications open March 25 at noon and close April 6 at 5:00 PM.
A new American Beaver exhibit area is opening at Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise's Aqua Museum 4F Forestrium from March 7, 2026, where visitors can observe the beavers' natural behaviors in a recreated waterside environment.
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.
The first indoor Sylvanian Families shop and experience facility on the Miura Peninsula opens at Nagai Umi no Te Koen Soleil no Oka in Yokosuka, Kanagawa on March 6, 2026.
ATTITU, the bag brand by Tsuchiya Kaban with the concept "No right answer is the new standard," will open its first directly-operated store in Kamakura on April 4, 2026, alongside a new collection featuring the brand's first shoes.
Grand Castella is reviving its popular Sakura An Habutae Mochi Castella for a limited period from February 27 to April 5, 2026, as the Taiwan-born castella brand celebrates its 5th anniversary in Japan.
The Italian design brand Qeeboo will be on display at five major Takashimaya stores across Japan as part of a limited-time spring event running from February 25 to March 17, 2026.
Bar "Jacks" on the 2nd floor of Yokohama Bay Hotel Tokyu is introducing the "Excellent Plan" starting March 2, 2026 — a two-hour early evening package featuring four seasonal courses and unlimited drinks.
The fifth annual YOKOHAMA MUSIC HARBOR 2026 takes over Yokohama's Minato Mirai waterfront on April 4 and 5, featuring free concerts at Cosmo Clock 21, hotel DJ nights, and music-filled boat cruises.
A limited-time Strawberry Milk Tea is launching at select Foresty Coffee and Foresty Cafe locations along the Odakyu Line from February 26, 2026.
From May 1 to June 30, 2026, Lobby Lounge La Terrasse at Hotel New Grand in Yokohama offers an elegant Rose Afternoon Tea featuring rose-garden-inspired sweets and savories, priced at ¥7,590 per person including tax and service charge.
Morinaga Angel Museum MORIUM in Yokohama's Tsurumi ward reopens on February 24 with renovated permanent exhibits marking its 4th anniversary. A Spring Outing Campaign featuring Kyo-chan photo opportunities and visitor gifts runs from March 23 to April 10.
Nagai Uminote Park Soleil no Oka in Yokosuka, Kanagawa, is launching an immersive mystery experience called Trailer House Mystery from March 1, 2026, where overnight guests can solve a story-driven puzzle right inside their trailer house cabin.
From March 1 to April 30, 2026, the Sky Lounge "Bay View" on the 28th floor of Yokohama Bay Sheraton Hotel & Towers is serving a spring-limited evening high tea themed around cherry blossoms and strawberries, set against Yokohama's glittering night views and live piano music.
Korean twisted donut brand BONTEMPS is rolling out a seasonal "Spring Strawberry Fair" starting March 1, featuring four limited-edition spring-themed donuts across all locations in Japan.
ÉDIFICE is hosting a bag personalization event featuring Hender Scheme's "assemble" line, where shoppers can freely mix and match colors for each part of their bag at stores across Japan.
From March 1 to May 6, 2026, Hotel New Grand in Yokohama is offering a special Spring Dinner Stay package featuring gourmet room service dinner and stunning harbor views.
ON SUGAR is selling a limited-edition Neon Genesis Evangelion 30th anniversary donut box at Yokohama Arena from February 21 to 23, 2026. The box features three specially designed donuts inspired by the series, along with exclusive stickers.
Wendy's・First Kitchen introduces two luxurious burger items featuring black truffle sauce, white truffle oil, and creamy mozzarella cheese at select locations starting February 26th.
Hotel New Grand in Yokohama presents a limited Spring Bottle Fair at Bar Sea Guardian II from March 1 to April 30, 2026, featuring ultra-rare Japanese whiskies including the 303-bottle limited Ichiro's Malt HBA2025, Bowmore 18, and Sakurao Spanish Oak.
MAISON CACAO releases its White Day collection from March 1-14, featuring four popular flavors and a new white peach earl grey chocolate. Available at stores in Kamakura, Tokyo, Yokohama, Haneda Airport, and Nagoya.
Nikon Imaging Japan will showcase the Z Mount System at CP+2026, featuring hands-on experiences, seminars by popular creators, and workshops. The event runs from February 26 to March 1 at Pacifico Yokohama.
Specialty coffee shop Sarutahiko Coffee will open its new Southwood Center Minami location in Kanagawa Prefecture in early summer 2026. The store will be located on the first floor of Southwood shopping center near Center Minami Station.
On February 18, 2026, Gatten Sushi opened its eighth location in Kanagawa Prefecture. The new Hiratsuka Yotsuyanomiya store brings the signature gourmet conveyor belt sushi experience to the local community.
Horiguchi Coffee & Gelato, a new concept combining Italian gelato culture with specialty coffee, opens March 19, 2026 at BASEGATE Yokohama Kannai, marking the coffee roaster's first expansion outside Tokyo.
Sagamiko MORI MORI amusement park in Sagamihara City, Kanagawa Prefecture, will host a one-night-only matchmaking festival on May 16, 2026, featuring exclusive rides, illuminations, and networking opportunities for singles.
Yokohama Hakkeijima SeaParadise is hosting a special wakame seaweed harvest experience from March 1 to March 31, 2026, where visitors can learn about blue carbon and enjoy this seasonal spring delicacy.
Following the 25th anniversary celebration, Hakone Kowakien Yunessun welcomes the new Doraemon movie with special themed baths, saunas, drinks, and ticket discounts through May 25th.
A new Kyushu-style izakaya featuring yakitori and motsunabe opens near Kawasaki Station on January 21, 2026, offering a spacious setting and authentic flavors.
From March 28 to April 5, 2026, HOTEL NEW GRAND will sell two varieties of fish-shaped French traditional pastries "Poisson d'Avril" at Coffee House "The Cafe."
Starting March 1st, 2026, S.Weil by Hotel New Grand's main store will launch An Danish, a new bakery item combining crispy Danish pastry with Hokkaido Tokachi red bean paste.
Sega Fave will showcase nearly 80 prize figures spanning three decades at the Neon Genesis Evangelion 30th anniversary festival event, featuring a special video recreating iconic scenes using prize figures from 1997 to 2025.
Kinnotake Resort, operating five ryokans and three restaurants in Hakone, has introduced plant-based kaiseki cuisine at three of its properties since December 2025. This initiative goes beyond religious and allergy accommodations to create an inclusive dining environment where all guests can equally experience Japanese food culture.
From February 16, HOTEL AO KAMAKURA introduces a special dinner course highlighting Hayama Beef, a rare Kanagawa Prefecture brand known for its exquisite marbling and rich flavor. The course is paired with fresh Shonan seafood and seasonal spring ingredients.
From March 3rd, the InterContinental Yokohama Pier 8 presents a spring-themed afternoon tea featuring seasonal ingredients like new onions and sakura shrimp, capturing the freshness and joy of the season.
Akafuku Co., Ltd. will hold a live demonstration sale at Yokohama Takashimaya's 46th Gourmet Taste Selection from February 19 to 24, 2026. Visitors can enjoy freshly made Akafuku mochi and the new Matcha Cornet from Isuzuchaya.
DRESSY CAFE introduces a limited-time Aurora Princess Dress and Cherry Blossom Fair across its Osaka, Nagoya, and Kamakura locations, featuring special sakura-themed sweets, drinks, and an enchanting nighttime event.
A limited-time accommodation plan featuring mimosa bath amenities, hand cream, and Alain Milliat grape juice is now available at Hotel Metropolitan Kawasaki, coinciding with the MIMOSA FESTA 2026 event and International Women's Day.
A new Italian restaurant featuring seasonal seafood and afternoon tea-style desserts is set to open at HOTEL AO KAMAKURA, offering stunning ocean views and cuisine by a chef trained in Italy.
Starting February 10th, ALL DAY CAFE & DINING The Blue Bell in Yokohama's Minato Mirai 21 will launch a special limited-time menu featuring chocolate from Japanese bean-to-bar chocolate brand Minimal - Bean to Bar Chocolate -.
The Yokohama Strawberry Festival 2026 runs through March 1st at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse, featuring a record 46 stores, customizable crepes, regional strawberry direct sales, and the iconic giant strawberry photo spot.
AND THE FRIET, a French fry specialty shop, introduces the "Goimo-Yaki: JAPAN-BELGIUM BOX Ⅱ" set, featuring innovative potato snacks baked one by one by traditional Kyoto craftsmen.
The beloved sushi spot known for its long lines in Jimbocho has opened a new outpost offering fresh seafood bowls exclusively during weekday lunch hours at Pizza&Wine ESOLA Tamaplaza.
BARNEYS NEW YORK is hosting a special limited-time event featuring Dieffe Kinloch, a Milan-based art accessory brand known for its vibrant, artistic designs. The event runs from February 6 to February 15, 2026 at Ginza, Yokohama, and Fukuoka stores, showcasing exclusive items including bags, card cases, and socks.
Pola Museum of Art (Hakone, Kanagawa) will hold an artist talk and workshop with the featured artist on March 21, 2026, as related events for the ongoing exhibition HIRAKU Project Vol.17 Yamadakazuki "Echoes in the Earth."
A visually stunning matcha parfait featuring Japanese ingredients like mochi-wrapped strawberries, red bean paste, and shiratama dumplings is available throughout March 2026 at Coffee House The Cafe.
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.
Eight established wagashi shops from Kanazawa City gather at Yokohama Takashimaya from February 8 to present new pistachio-themed Japanese sweets for Valentine's Day. The event showcases traditional confections from one of Japan's three major confectionery regions.
The second half of the exhibition showcasing Doraemon the Movie: Nobita and the Castle of the Undersea Devil begins at Fujiko F. Fujio Museum on Saturday, February 7, 2026, featuring original artwork and insights into the adventure.
Terrace and Table restaurant at Hotel Metropolitan Kawasaki has begun serving two original cocktails made with authentic shochu from Kobayashi City and Ebino City in Miyazaki Prefecture as part of the Miyazaki Fair 2026.
Shukurei Co., Ltd. has launched "The Master Seasonal Edition Pearl Blue," a limited-time special package featuring three popular baked confections at THE MASTER by Butter Butler locations.
Hotel Okada in Hakone Yumoto has reopened its foot bath and viewing terrace with an enhanced design featuring panoramic mountain views and a spacious indoor relaxation area.
A new standing-style seafood rice bowl restaurant, THE Ryoshidon, has opened at Kawasaki Dice just 1 minute from Kawasaki Station. Offering lightning-fast service with bowls served in 30 seconds, generous portions, and prices starting from ¥680.
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.
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 Grand in Yokohama releases a limited-edition package of their beloved Original Blend Tea featuring Garden Bear, the official mascot of Garden Necklace Yokohama 2026. The tea, known for its sweet champagne and cherry fragrance, is available starting March 19, 2026.
Hotel New Grand in Yokohama's historic Phoenix Room will host a special indoor cherry blossom viewing dinner event on March 12, 2026, featuring shakuhachi and piano performances alongside French cuisine.
Sagamiko MORI MORI resort in Kanagawa will host its 6th annual cherry blossom running and walking event on March 29, 2026, featuring special guest starter Susumu Hara from Aoyama Gakuin University's track and field team.
The souvenir shop at Hakone's Gora Station has been renovated to reflect the natural beauty of the four seasons. Opening February 7, 2026, the new space features seasonal colors and an exclusive Imabari towel collection.
Wonderia Yokohama, an immersive experience facility in the BASEGATE Yokohama Kannai complex, is set to open on March 19, 2026, with ticket sales beginning February 10, 2026.
Yokohama Bay Sheraton Hotel presents a special Valentine's Day course at French restaurant Bay View on the 28th floor, featuring strawberry champagne cocktails, chocolate parfait, and exclusive chocolate gifts from February 1 to 28, 2026.
The immersive Bread Thief Plaza event featuring beloved picture book characters opens January 31st at ASOBUILD in Yokohama. Enjoy photo spots, themed food, exclusive merchandise, and the first-ever plushies from the hideout.
Côtecour, Japan's first brownie specialty shop, has released a limited-edition Berry Brownie Assortment. This new collection features Tokyo Brownie, Earl Grey Brownie, and the seasonal Berry Brownie.
From February 2 to 14, "Meniroiro" restaurants in Shinjuku and Musashi Kosugi offer a unique Valentine's treat featuring wide himokawa udon noodles with spiced curry broth. The Shinjuku location also serves a special Spice Lover Set with chai mocha.
Craft ice cream brand CREMAHOP is celebrating its 4th anniversary by offering free kids' ice cream at all locations on February 5th from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM under the theme Ice Cream Raining Down Equally.
Starting February 16, 2026, Hotel New Grand introduces a private dining room exclusive plan featuring the art of découpage, the essence of classic French cuisine, at Le Normandie restaurant.
The luxury chocolate brand THE TAILOR has released its popular seasonal chocolate sandwich "The Chocolat Couture Pistachio & Raspberry" for a limited time, featuring a harmonious blend of rich pistachio flavor and refreshing raspberry acidity.
Starting February 1, 2026, couples can book a unique photo wedding experience at Yokohama International Pool, featuring exclusive access to the basketball court, player entrance gate, and VIP areas of the professional B.LEAGUE team's home arena.
Yokohama Vanilla, a gift sweets brand from Yokohama, has announced the launch of its second gift product, the Salt Vanilla Creamy Sable, at EXPASA Ebina and Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse.
Six Relo Hotels & Resorts properties in Hakone introduce year-round packages combining accommodation with Lalique Museum admission and dining, making art tourism more accessible.
Limited-time special collaboration menus featuring iconic characters from the KAMEN RIDER and Super Sentai series are coming to select venues in Tokyo and Yokohama from January 29 to March 2, 2026.
Korean-style twisted doughnut brand Bontemps introduces two new premium drinks featuring rich chocolate and sweet-and-sour strawberry flavors at all locations starting February 1st.
Kimuraya Sohonten introduces "Nekochan" (Little Cat), a chocolate cream-filled cat bread perfect for Cat Day on February 22nd, and "Shushu Yakushima Tankan," a seasonal anpan featuring tangy-sweet citrus from Yakushima Island. Both products are available from February 1st at directly-operated stores across the Tokyo metropolitan area.
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.
Starting January 30, 2026, special collaboration merchandise featuring Princess Connect! Re:Dive will be available online and at 10 major Village Vanguard stores across Japan, including new character designs.
Toshi Yoroizuka releases a new nama chocolate that beautifully combines rich Earl Grey and Darjeeling tea with milk chocolate. The Chocolat Royal Milk Tea is now available at department stores, Toshi Yoroizuka shops, and online.
Established 130 years ago in Yokohama Chinatown, Edosei releases a limited-edition Valentine's Day set featuring three adorable pig-shaped buns with different fillings, including pork, shrimp chili, and chocolate cream.
Hotel New Grand introduces seasonal French course menus celebrating spring, featuring white asparagus, salmon, and lamb, available from March 2 to April 26, 2026 at Le Normandie.
The Lazona Kawasaki location of Shiseido Parlour Salon de Café presents the second installment of their Special Strawberry Fair featuring parfaits made with three carefully selected varieties of premium strawberries from across Japan, available throughout February 2026.
Queen Alice French restaurant at Yokohama Bay Hotel Tokyu presents a special White Day dinner course from March 10-15, 2026, featuring rare white strawberries and premium Japanese beef wrapped in puff pastry.
Starting February 10th, Yokohama Sakuragicho Washington Hotel offers a special anniversary plan featuring guaranteed night view rooms, rosé sparkling wine, and Petit maison preserved flower bouquets for Valentine's and White Day season.
The luxury cruise ship MITSUI OCEAN FUJI will embark on a 47-day journey exploring the southern paradise from February 3 to March 21, 2027, departing from and returning to Yokohama.
A new rescue dog and cat interaction cafe, ANELLA CAFE Kawasaki Ekimae, opened on January 22nd in Kawasaki, Kanagawa. This marks the 20th location nationwide and the third in Kanagawa prefecture.
Hakone Ashino-ko Hanaori launches a special accommodation plan for visitors exploring the Hakone Three Shrines pilgrimage route, featuring an original goshuincho (stamp book) and detailed walking map.
Odawara Flower Garden's plum grove, featuring one of the largest collections in the Kanto region with approximately 300 varieties and 500 trees, is already in bloom earlier than usual. The "Plum Festival" runs from January 24 to March 1, 2026.
Experience the world of the beloved picture book series at Pan Dorobo Hiroba, opening January 31st at ASOBUILD in Yokohama. Exclusive merchandise, themed food, and special photo opportunities await fans.
An exhibition and walking event showcasing local charm and history is coming to Yokohama on February 28, 2026. Five groups will offer unique perspectives on exploring the city.
Akarenga de Wan Sanpo dog event returns to Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse from March 19 to 22, 2026, featuring around 100 vendors of dog goods and food, dog runs, a dog cafe, and special pet-friendly areas.
Hakone Kowakien Yunessun's Mori no Yu hot spring facility introduces a limited-time sustainable bath using cacao husks, a byproduct of chocolate production, featuring skincare benefits and relaxation effects from February 1 to 28, 2026.
From February 27 to April 22, 2026, 35 hotels, museums, and restaurants in Hakone will offer limited-edition sweets inspired by the theme "Treasure Hunt for Sparkling Sweets in Spring Hakone." Enhanced package deals with Romance Car trains and accommodations provide the best savings ever.
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.
Starts Publishing Co., Ltd., operator of OZmall, a women's web media platform with 4.5 million members, announces additional "Solo Guest Exclusive Day" events at six facilities including The Fairmont Tokyo and The Westin Yokohama, starting January 22 at 10 AM.
Kim Se-jeong will hold her first solo concert in Japan in approximately 2 years and 6 months on March 14, 2026, at KT Zepp Yokohama.
A Hakone ryokan transforms ehomaki from a commercial product into a cultural experience, offering guests the opportunity to learn the tradition's meaning, prepare their own lucky roll, and face the auspicious direction in quiet reflection. Available through February 2026 to minimize food waste.
Shin Yokohama Prince Hotel collaborates with Kabaya Foods Corporation's beloved candy toy "Sebon Star" to offer a magical experience through concept rooms, collaboration sweets, and cocktails from February 10 to April 9, 2026.
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.
S.Weil by Hotel New Grand at Yokohama Takashimaya is serving a delightful limited-edition strawberry bavarois dessert from January 21 to April 30, 2026, featuring fresh seasonal strawberries in an elegant presentation.
The Maple Mania's exclusive maple cream-filled pie snack returns to Ebina Service Area following overwhelming demand during the holiday season.
LIFE style Co., Ltd. opens Saisai Malatang, a specialty malatang restaurant, at Lazona Kawasaki Plaza on January 17, 2026, marking the first such establishment in the Kanto region with customizable healthy hot pot options.
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.
Mutekiro releases Yokohama Renga Roasted Almond in limited spring packaging. This new flavor features fragrant roasted almonds scattered throughout rich chocolate cake, available from January 17, 2026.
From February 6 to April 30, 2026, Anniversaire Cafe Minato Mirai Yokohama will host a special collaboration with jewelry brand 4℃, featuring afternoon tea and sweets inspired by the popular SAKURA Collection.
From February 2 to March 31, 2026, S.Weil by HOTEL NEW GRAND shops will offer premium nama chocolate made with Belgian milk chocolate and fresh Hokkaido cream. The silky-smooth treats melt on the tongue, delivering rich chocolate flavor in each luxurious bite.
Gora Karaku in Hakone now features indigo-dyed crafts from Mikuriya Dyers and Weavers, a Shizuoka folk craft tradition. The shop showcases scarves, accessories, and other items dyed with natural Awa indigo, along with a photo exhibition of the dyeing process.
Sogo Yokohama's Valentine's Day event welcomes MOKABLE, offering a unique edible coffee experience alongside chocolates during rising cocoa prices.
A new Tully's Coffee opens in Sagamiono Central Park featuring on-site coffee roasting, sustainable design with domestic wood, and community partnership events for families.
Three restaurants in Yokohama and Omiya will offer a luxurious Valentine's parfait featuring Häagen-Dazs ice cream, fresh strawberries, and layered chocolate delights from February 3 to March 30, 2026.
Italian fragrance brand CULTI MILANO opens a limited-time pop-up store at NEWoMan Yokohama from January 14 to 27, 2026, featuring room diffusers, perfumes, and exclusive items.
Hotel New Grand's bakery launches a limited-time Chocolat Ribbon Danish with flaky croissant layers and rich ganache filling, available at two locations from February 1 to March 31, 2026.
A one-night-only culinary experience featuring Kanagawa's seasonal ingredients, prepared by all chefs at Yokohama Bay Hotel Tokyu on March 27, 2026!
The Aderans Yokohama Kannai salon relocates and reopens with enhanced facilities, including a new wig display area, private consultation rooms, and scalp analysis monitors.
belle-ville pancake cafe launches a limited-time seasonal menu featuring smooth, homemade nama chocolate in pancakes, smoothies, and lattes starting January 16, 2026.
Hotel New Grand's signature dishes come together on one plate in this nostalgic set meal, available for a limited time from February 1 to March 31, 2026.
A rare opportunity opens to explore the operating power plant and photograph sunset and night views from inside the facility. Tour sales start January 15 at 9:30 AM.
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.
Luxury chocolate confectionery shop THE TAILOR releases an elegant new brownie featuring roasted walnuts, available from January 15, 2026, at three locations in Osaka, Tokyo, and Yokohama.
Yokohama's winter illumination campaign features over 30 events lighting up the city, recently recognized as one of Japan's New Top Three Night View Cities. The festival includes a digital stamp rally, gourmet spots, and the upcoming Yokohama Spring Festival 2026.
The Yokohama Museum of Art presents the first major retrospective of painter Imamura Shiko in 42 years, featuring approximately 180 works including National Important Cultural Properties, from April 25 to June 28, 2026.
A workshop where you can create your own original ring notebook with a collage cover using paper materials and a ring binding machine, focusing on the joy of the creative process.
Hotel New Grand introduces a new Chocolate Pudding from January 21 to March 31, 2026, at their S.Weil store in Yokohama Takashimaya. This limited-time dessert features smooth pudding topped with rich chocolate sauce and whipped cream.
An art exhibition and events dedicated to creating your own emotions over one week. Taking place at Zou-no-Hana Terrace in Yokohama from February 4 to 11, with daily events throughout.
KURAND's popular online service Sake Gacha is coming to life at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse. From January 17 to February 1, 2026, visitors can try real capsule toy machines dispensing rare sake at the Nabe Festival.
Starting January 13, 2026, Tokachi Tsukadanojo introduces limited-time winter dishes including oyster foil bake, milt fritters, meat gratin, and quattro formaggi pizza at seven locations across Tokyo, Yokohama, and Sapporo.
Keikyu Department Store celebrates its 30th anniversary with a special Dai-Kyushu Exhibition featuring Kyushu's finest food and crafts from January 15 to 29, 2026.
L'OCCITANE stores at LUMINE and NEWoMan will offer eco-friendly initiatives during the LUMINE ETHICARNIVAL period, including eco points for refill purchases, candlelight nights, and a limited-edition candle gift set available from January 7.
N.Y.C.SAND introduces a sophisticated Valentine's chocolate featuring raspberry caramel and white chocolate sandwiched in strawberry cookies, wrapped in milk chocolate. Available from January 17th at select Tokyo and Yokohama locations.
The Fujiya Hotel in Hakone introduces an innovative audio guide experience powered by Yamaha Corporation's Sound xR Core and GATARI Inc.'s Auris platform, bringing the voices of the hotel's founders to life through immersive spatial audio technology.
Pola Museum of Art in Hakone showcases the beauty and evolution of cosmetic tools from 19th to 20th century Western culture, featuring Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles alongside works by Renoir and Léger.
From February 21 to April 26, 2026, Oiso Prince Hotel presents a spring seasonal event featuring cherry blossom art decorations at THERMAL SPA S.WAVE and special cherry blossom menus.
AEON Cinema Minatomirai will host a special one-day premium screening event on January 29, 2026, featuring the concert film and live string quartet performance.
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).
Asagiri Milk, the sweets brand from Asagiri Dairy, launches a decadent lineup of chocolate desserts starting January 15, 2026, at five locations across Japan including Tokyo, Osaka, Hiroshima, and Yokohama.
Hilton Yokohama presents a strawberry sweets buffet at Allday Dining Parade from February 1 to March 31, 2026. Featuring five types of whole strawberry cakes, chocolate fountain, and multiple strawberry varieties for tasting.
UNI COFFEE ROASTERY, the Yokohama-based cafe and roastery, will launch a Valentine's season limited edition "Strawberry Chocolate Basque Cheesecake" exclusively at their MARK IS Minato Mirai location starting January 14, 2026. This special dessert features rich couverture chocolate and sweet-and-sour strawberry chocolate toppings.
Starting January 9, 2026, THE MASTER by Butter Butler will release a limited-edition Butter Brownie featuring premium 60DAYS Chocolate and New Zealand grass-fed butter.
Hard Rock Cafe launches a special collaboration with the TV anime Naruto, offering limited-time menu items including the creative "Naruto's Ramen Burger" and "Tropical Konohagakure Soda" from January 13 to February 1, 2026.
From January 13 to March 31, 2026, the Top of Yokohama Bar Lounge on the 42nd floor serves a special strawberry dessert plate featuring a dome-shaped chocolate that melts to reveal strawberries inside.
From late January to mid-February 2026, Shiseido Parlour locations across Japan will offer exclusive Valentine's-themed parfaits featuring chocolate, berries, and white chocolate creations.
Kamakura Witch introduces "Saison Wich (Salt Chocolate)," a winter-exclusive sandwich cookie featuring premium chocolate chips and salted butter cream, available from January 10, 2026.
From February 1 to March 31, 2026, experience Ishikawa Prefecture's rich food culture at Buffet Dining Kechel in Shin-Yokohama Prince Hotel, featuring traditional Kaga cuisine and rare local ingredients.
A seasonal specialty dessert returns to the Yokohama hotel for four days only, featuring large strawberries and mango wrapped in cream and sponge cake. The lucky direction for 2026 is south-southeast.
Starting January 2026, BACK YARD's two Yokohama locations offer an all-you-can-eat oyster BBQ plan featuring fresh oysters from Mie Prefecture. Choose between grilled or steamed preparations, and enjoy unlimited oysters for one hour with 10 seasonings available.
Tokyo Tamago Honpo's CARAMER specialty shop launches a new seasonal flavor combining fragrant coffee, crunchy almonds, and smooth hazelnut caramel in their popular CARAMER Sand series.
Starting January 5th, 2026, Yokohama Bay Sheraton Hotel & Towers presents the luxurious Amaou Parfait at Lounge Sea Wind and the Strawberry Afternoon Tea Set at Sky Lounge Bay View, featuring premium Amaou strawberries.
Starting January 30, 2026, three Konica Minolta Planetarium venues will bring back the popular "Doraemon-Universe Model" show. Join Nobita and friends on an exciting space adventure across the solar system and beyond, complete with post-show photo opportunities.
Belgian waffle shop HASHLE introduces its second wave of winter-themed waffles, including Apple Cinnamon Liège waffles and Strawberry Mascarpone HASHLE waffles, available from January 1 to February 14, 2026.
Riviera Zushi Marina presents a special kaiseki dinner on January 23rd and 24th, 2026, featuring winter delicacies prepared by former embassy chef Yasuhiro Ito
Yokohama Bay Hotel Tokyu presents two limited-edition Valentine's chocolate collections for 2026. Choose between elegant fruit-flavored chocolates from the pastry team or adventurous Sichuan-spiced chocolates from the Chinese restaurant.
Baumkuchen specialty store Nenrinya introduces a limited-edition red and white baumkuchen for the New Year season, featuring sakura flavor and egg richness in celebratory dual rings.
Ring in 2026 at Riviera Zushi Marina's New Year Festival featuring traditional Japanese cultural experiences including mochi-pounding, calligraphy, and kite-making, plus the popular Zushi Flea Market Mini, gourmet dining, and seaside resort relaxation.
DRESSY CAFE, a wedding theme park café produced by PLACOLE & DRESSY, is launching limited-time Valentine's menu items at all three locations in Kamakura, Nagoya, and Osaka from December 30, 2025 through February 28, 2026.
Photomatic self-photo booths are offering collaboration frames featuring the popular school idol project Love Live! Sunshine!! at 12 locations nationwide from December 26, 2025 to January 13, 2026.
A limited-time dessert featuring rich Uji matcha flavor and smooth bavarois texture, topped with whipped cream, red bean paste, and gold leaf, available from January 2 to April 30, 2026
InterContinental Yokohama Grand presents its 2026 Valentine's chocolate collection at the Gourmet & Souvenir shop "Eye Marina" on the 2nd floor, featuring 18 varieties of artisanal bonbon chocolates including four new flavors from January 19 to February 14, 2026.
Yokohama Tokyu REI Hotel introduces a new special lunch set at Bistro China "Encore" on the 9th floor, featuring a fusion of Western and Chinese cuisine with unlimited time seating, perfect for celebrations and girls' gatherings in the Minato Mirai area.
The forest resort hotel Hakone Retreat före & villa 1/f in Sengokuhara, Hakone, offers seasonal winter experience programs including kotatsu relaxation, bonfire activities, and calligraphy experiences.
A new hobby stationery and stamp shop, Chimacal-do, has opened in Zushi City, Kanagawa, offering unique products including original glass pens and custom stamp creation services.
A new Starbucks concept store opened on the Shinkansen platform at JR Shin-Yokohama Station, offering freshly brewed coffee and light meals to travelers.
The popular BUTTER NO ITOKO brand debuts in Yokohama with a new store at Sogo Yokohama featuring their full product lineup and an exclusive "Hama-mitsu Honey & Milk" flavor using local Yokohama honey.
The TV anime Detective Conan celebrates its 30th broadcast anniversary with a special exhibition opening at Tokyo Dome City Prism Hall on February 20, 2026, featuring exclusive exhibits, original illustrations, and special merchandise. The exhibition will tour 12 cities across Japan through 2027.
Following last year's successful tour across four locations in Japan starting with Tokyo's Ikebukuro venue, the Sgt. Frog 20th anniversary exhibition event is set to return to Marui City Yokohama.
A pop-up store featuring merchandise from the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts film series opens at NEWoMan Yokohama from November 20 to December 25, 2025, with exclusive gifts and new holiday-themed products.
A street piano featuring the Osaka Expo 2025 mascot Myaku-Myaku will visit Yamaha music stores in Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, Sendai, and Yokohama from November 2025 to March 2026.
A pop-up event featuring "Oshi no Ko" merchandise with exclusive newly drawn illustrations in the "Starry Maid" theme will be held at Loft stores in Ikebukuro, Umeda, Sakae, and Yokohama from December 2025 through February 2026.
Cheese Pige, a cheese sweets specialty shop started by three cheese-loving women from Shizuoka, opens its first Kanagawa store at Yokohama Joinus 1F, featuring exclusive Yokohama-limited menu items using truffles and red port wine.
The premium artisan chocolate brand Maison Cacao opens its largest flagship store on Kamakura's Wakamiya Oji street, featuring a three-story Western-style mansion with live chocolate-making experiences, freshly baked sweets, and fresh cream puffs.
Three new silver necklaces inspired by Hashira characters from Demon Slayer are now available for pre-order, featuring intricate designs that capture each character's unique traits.
We hosted a special art experience event with influencer Kinchikuka Yuuki at artbar Yokohama Motomachi. It was a unique event where participants enjoyed creating art while interacting with Kinchikuka Yuuki.
Village Vanguard Corporation announces two exciting Tom and Jerry pop-up shops opening in November 2025, featuring exclusive merchandise and experiential bowling entertainment
Ariake introduces a new matcha milk flavor of their popular Yokohama Moon Galette, combining traditional mochi with Western galette in a chewy new confection available starting November 1, 2025.
The 2027 International Horticultural Expo in Yokohama launches official licensed merchandise featuring Hello Kitty and other beloved Sanrio characters collaborating with the expo's mascot Toonk Toonk, going on sale November 7, 2025.
Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Assassination Classroom anime broadcast, special pop-up stores are opening at six Loft locations across Japan from November 2025 through January 2026.
Sagamiko MORI MORI in Sagamihara City, Kanagawa Prefecture, will host Sagamiko Illumillion, one of the Kanto region's largest illumination events featuring 6 million lights, starting November 15, 2025.
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.
A new complex facility featuring cafes and outdoor recreation support functions has opened in Rinko Park in Yokohama's Minato Mirai 21 district on October 17, 2025.
Lifestyle brand Afternoon Tea Living will host special Christmas events featuring Japan's only certified Santa Claus, Paradise Yamamoto, at four select stores this winter. Starting November 1, families can meet Santa, participate in popular apple wreath workshops, and create early holiday memories.
Two popular bakery brands from Fukuoka, I'm donut? and dacō, will open their first stores in the Yokohama area at Yokohama Timber Wharf on October 17, 2025. The stores will feature fresh donuts and bakery items with new limited-edition products exclusive to this location.
JACK IN THE DONUTS, a specialty donut shop, will open its new location at Lumine Yokohama on October 17th (Friday), offering over 25 varieties of donuts from around the world.
A special winter event featuring an ice skating rink, DJ performances, and food trucks will transform Yamashita Park in Yokohama from December 6, 2025 to March 1, 2026.
A new nama donut specialty store supervised by a patissier is opening near Yokohama Station. POTERI BAKERY -TOKYO- Yokohama will offer elegant, cake-like donuts filled with rich custard cream made with Hokkaido milk.
Yokohama, one of Japan's newly designated Top Three Night View Cities, will host THE YOKOHAMA ILLUMINATION campaign from November 2025 to February 2026. Over 40 illumination events will light up the waterfront area, featuring digital stamp rallies and photo contests for visitors to enjoy the city's spectacular winter nightscape.
A new restaurant specializing in hot spring yudofu (boiled tofu) and kamameshi (pot rice) opens in Hakone's Sengokuhara area on October 6, 2025, offering traditional Japanese cuisine with scenic garden views.
A special BANANA FISH Animate Fair will be held at select Animate stores across Japan from December 20, 2025, featuring exclusive merchandise, original illustration goods, and special campaign bonuses for fans.
A new cultural exchange destination BankPark YOKOHAMA will open at the historic former First Bank of Japan Yokohama Branch building on October 4, 2025, featuring a dining restaurant, gallery, coworking space, and more.
A new collaboration between beloved Sanrio characters and HOMEGAME brings Hello Kitty, My Melody, and Kuromi T-shirts to multiple store locations across Japan.
CRAZY GOLF, a new entertainment facility, opens on September 12 at Yokohama World Porters' rooftop. Experience the popular European and American crazy golf sensation with no skill required.
mipig cafe will celebrate its milestone 20th store with new openings in Yokohama's Chinatown and Utsunomiya, Tochigi, bringing healing experiences with micro pigs closer to more visitors.
From October 16 to November 14, 2025, four hotel and wedding venues across Japan will offer the Autumn Harvest Afternoon Tea, featuring autumn delicacies like chestnuts, grapes, pears, apples, figs, and purple sweet potatoes in exquisite desserts.
A new luxury villa accommodation featuring natural hot springs from Owakudani and premium amenities opens in Hakone, offering the perfect retreat experience for travelers seeking relaxation and comfort.
Fujiya Hotel's Bakery & Sweets Picot in Hakone has launched three new autumn-inspired treats, available from September 1st through November 30th, 2025.
Discover exclusive day trip retreat plans at THE HOUSE private villas in Miura Peninsula, featuring breathtaking ocean views, private saunas, and luxurious relaxation spaces available on weekdays during autumn and winter seasons.
Yokohama's beloved autumn tradition returns this September. The Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Event Plaza will host Yokohama Oktoberfest 2025 for 18 days from September 26 to October 13, featuring authentic German beers, traditional food, and live entertainment in a recreation of Munich's famous festival atmosphere.
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Characteristics of Kanagawa in October Kanagawa in October is characterized by its cool and comfortable climate. With average temperatures ranging from 15 to 20 degrees Celsius, it is an ideal time for sightseeing and outdoor activities. During this period, the autumn leaves are at their peak, allowing you to fully enjoy the beauty of nature. […]
Features of Kanagawa in November November is one of the most beautiful seasons in Kanagawa Prefecture. During this time, the autumn leaves are at their peak, and you can enjoy vibrant fall colors throughout the region. The weather is also mild and comfortable, making it an ideal time for sightseeing. Moreover, there are many events […]
Please check the official pages for details of each event. Characteristics of Kanagawa in December In Kanagawa Prefecture, December brings the full onset of winter. Daytime temperatures drop to around 10 degrees Celsius and it gets even colder at night. Nevertheless, there are plenty of winter-specific activities to enjoy. Wrap up in a warm coat […]
Characteristics of Kanagawa in February February in Kanagawa Prefecture is a season where the winter chill lingers, but you can also sense the arrival of spring. Daytime temperatures hover around 10 degrees Celsius, while nighttime temperatures often drop below 5 degrees. However, the sunlight can bring warmth during this period. As a winter tourist destination, […]
“Hakone Onsen” welcomes visitors with its diverse attractions. It is a place where you can refresh both your mind and body while enjoying the natural beauty, history, and abundant hot spring resources. Overview of “Hakone Onsen” “Hakone Onsen” is located at the western end of Kanagawa Prefecture, within the Hakone volcanic caldera. It is renowned […]
Please check the official website for detailed event information. Features of Kanagawa in August August in Kanagawa Prefecture is characterized by the hot summer season, offering a wealth of natural tourist spots and cultural sites. The Shonan area, where the sea breeze is pleasant, and the mountainous areas of Hakone, which are popular for their […]
In Japan, September is often referred to as the season of “art,” “appetite,” and “reading.” Here are some ways to enjoy this season in Kanagawa. Please check the official website for the latest information. Characteristics of Kanagawa in September Climate and Weather In Kanagawa, the summer heat gradually subsides in September, making the weather pleasant. […]
Please check the official pages for detailed event information. Characteristics of Kanagawa in January January in Kanagawa is a season where the winter cold is strongly felt, but it is also a time with clear skies and plenty of sunshine, making the scenery particularly beautiful. Especially, the views of Mount Fuji and the sea are […]
© Takehiko Inoue / ShueishaSource: INOUE TAKEHIKO ON THE WEB (https://itplanning.co.jp/) What is “Slam Dunk”? “Slam Dunk” is a Japanese manga series themed around basketball, created by Takehiko Inoue. It was serialized in Shueisha’s “Weekly Shonen Jump” from 1990 to 1996. A total of 31 tankobon volumes have been published, with the series achieving a […]
Summary A 2-day/1-night solo trip to Omachi City, Nagano Prefecture and the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route in Toyama Prefecture. Here is the plan for day 1…On day 1, we went sightseeing in Omachi City, Nagano Prefecture. Omachi City is located in the northwestern part of Nagano and is famous as the gateway to the Nagano […]
Summary This plan is for the second day of a two day/one night solo trip to Omachi City, Nagano Prefecture and the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route in Toyama Prefecture! On the second day, we went sightseeing along the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route in Toyama Prefecture, taking an electric bus, a cable car, a ropeway, and […]
Hakone-Yumoto Onsen (箱根湯本温泉) – Kanagawa Hakone is one of the most famous hot spring resorts in Japan with a history of 1,200 years. Hakone-Yumoto is the gateway to Hakone and is the oldest of the Hakone hot spring resorts. It is easily accessible from Tokyo and is dotted with tourist attractions, so it is crowded […]
Enoshima is a small island jutting out from the coast of Fujisawa City in Kanagawa Prefecture, next to Tokyo.Even though it is an island, it is easily accessible because it is connected to the mainland by both roadway and pedestrian bridges, and can be enjoyed in a day trip from Tokyo. Enoshima is a popular […]
Summary Yokohama is famous for its Chinatown, a vibrant hub where Chinese restaurants abound. If you’re craving Chinese cuisine, Yokohama Chinatown is the place to go! This time, I went to Chinatown and had a bar hopping! Even though it was the same Chinese food, the dishes and flavors vary by region. It was so […]
Yokohama, just 30 minutes away from Tokyo, is a city with urban sophistication yet having a rural mood. It is a prosperous port town with many tourist attractions and beautiful scenery.In this page, we introduce famous sightseeing spots in Yokohama such as Chinatown and the Red Brick Warehouse, as well as seaside restaurants, retro cafes […]
Summary Take a train at Tokyo Station, and in just over 30 minutes, you’ll arrive at Noge, a perfect destination for izakaya hopping! Noge in Yokohama, Kanagawa, is famous for its lively izakayas and charming retro-style streets, offering a unique and nostalgic experience with traditional Japanese dishes and diverse drink selections. This time, I explored […]
Here are some of the popular sightseeing spots in Hakone that you should not miss if you are planning to visit Hakone.There are famous spots such as hot springs, Owakudani, and the Hakone Open-Air Museum, as well as Hakone's unique rides such as the Hakone Tozan Train, cable car, and pirate ship. Yumoto Area: The […]
Summary This time I visited JR Fujisawa station! I had a drink alone at Machinuka, which I was curious about, located at the south exit of the station 🍥. There were so many delicious dishes on the menu that I couldn’t resist ordering a lot 🤤. The combination of gyoza and highball is great! For […]
A complete guide to things to do in Hakone — from riding the Odakyu Romance Car to soaking in hot springs. Follow our team's day-trip itinerary through Hakone-Yumoto's shopping street, soba restaurants, the Open-Air Museum, a footbath cafe, and a forest day spa, plus tips on seasonal highlights and the Hakone Free Pass.
Yokohama has flourished as a port town since the opening of Japan to the outside world in the Edo period. In addition to the lively Chinatown filled with merchants and the settlement where foreigners once lived, there are many sightseeing spots such as parks built on reclaimed land, night view spots, shopping spots, amusement parks, […]