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From August 26 to September 22, 2026, Hankyu Umeda Main Store's 5th and 6th floor HANKYU LUXURY area marks the start of the 2026-27 autumn/winter season under the theme "TIME IS BEAUTIFUL," with pop-ups from Giorgio Armani, Zenith, Fendi, and Tod's, special nail and personal color events, and a wide lineup of new fall fashion, jewelry, and watches.
Eko iXima, an artist known for numerous "Hatsune Miku" and Piapro Characters illustrations, opens his first solo exhibition, the "Hatsune Miku and Eko iXima Mixed Media Exhibition," at PARCO FACTORY inside Ikebukuro PARCO, running from August 22 to September 6, 2026.
Ahead of its September 14, 2026 rebrand opening in Hida Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Hilton Takayama Resort has revealed details of its guest rooms, executive lounge, hot spring terrace, and four restaurants.
Hilton Tokyo Odaiba is opening a new takeout-only shop, LE CHOU CHOU -SWEETS & DELI-, on September 15, 2026, offering chef-crafted sweets, bread, and delicatessen items as part of the hotel's full-property renovation.
Hiroshima Andersen's fourth-floor Copenhagen Room presents a Tobe ware exhibition from September 8 (Tue) to 14 (Mon), 2026, featuring traditional and contemporary pieces, limited-edition original designs tied to Andersen's long history with the craft, and a hands-on painting workshop led by a certified traditional craftsperson.
Sanrio's Hello Kitty is collaborating with Hobonichi Techo 2027, drawing on the beloved "Hello Kitty Classic" look from the 1970s across a 17-item lineup of planners and stationery launching September 1, 2026.
Sanrio characters Exhibition Hotel Floria Tokyo, running at Tokyu Kabukicho Tower through May 2027, adds a second wave of Tokyo-only original goods from September 19, while tickets for dates from September 19 onward go on sale August 24.
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.
Hotel Metropolitan in Ikebukuro is rolling out a new autumn flavor of its "Seasonal Parfait" at the Mezzanine Lounge "Suzukake" from September 1, 2026, featuring shine muscat grapes and black tea.
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.
Hotel New Otani Tokyo's buffet and bar VIEW & DINING THE SKY serves the 'Super Afternoon Tea – Marron' from September 1 to November 30, 2026, pairing Mont Blanc creations from Patisserie SATSUKI and Pierre Hermé Paris with a 360-degree panoramic view of Tokyo.
Hotel Nikko Himeji is welcoming "Tabby" to its original "Himeneko" mascot family, joining "Shiro" and "Mike"; Tabby goes on sale September 1, 2026.