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From January 10 to April 25, 2027, Oriental Hotel Hiroshima will hold a strawberry-themed sweets buffet on Fridays, weekends, and public holidays, with 20 kinds of desserts and panoramic views over the city from the 23rd floor. Reservations open on November 1, 2026.
Free projection mapping, the core content of OSAKA光のルネサンス 2026, lights up the east facade of Osaka City Central Public Hall from December 11 to 25, 2026.
From November 7, 2026 to January 17, 2027, Osaka Science Museum (大阪市立科学館) presents the special exhibition "Viewpoint Science" (カガクノミカタ), based on the NHK E-Tele science program, with hands-on viewpoints for finding wonder in the objects around us.
A new four-model eyewear collection inspired by Honda's Super Cub and CBR motorcycles goes on sale October 29th at select OWNDAYS stores and the online store, with online pre-orders open from October 26th.
The bread festival Pan no Fes marks its 5th anniversary at Mitsui Outlet Park Tama Minamiosawa from October 31 to November 3, 2026, with 17 bakeries from across Japan, venue-exclusive breads and a limited-quantity blueberry bread from Bakery Penny Lane.
From October 30 to November 7, 2026, the Paola Lenti Tokyo Showroom in Azabudai, Minato-ku, hosts the special exhibition "WOVEN LANDSCAPES," a collaboration with Kawashima Selkon where Italian design meets Japanese textile culture, as part of DESIGNART TOKYO 2026.
PAPABUBBLE's limited Christmas 2026 candy series on the theme "HOLIDAY TABLE" goes on sale at stores nationwide on November 1, with online pre-orders from October 26, featuring an advent calendar, light-up Santa and reindeer lollipops, and more.
Starting October 30, 2026, PATCH&PLAY's Harajuku flagship store launches &NUI., a new line for nui-katsu (plush toy) fans, with Oshi-nui plush-making products on display and creative staff on hand to help make accessories that suit your plush or match you both.
A pop-up store selling original cookie tins inspired by popular picture books is running at Shamine Matsue for 10 days, from October 26 to November 4, 2026.
To mark Pokémon's 30th anniversary, Pilkul 400 lactic acid bacteria drinks will come in 22 limited-edition packages featuring 51 Kanto-region Pokémon, with a prize campaign starting November 1, 2026.
PLAY! PARK ERIC CARLE in Futako-Tamagawa, Tokyo, marks its fifth anniversary on November 12, 2026, with a public art-making event led by cardboard artist Tomotatsu Gima, a new photo spot, and workshops themed on the five senses.
On October 31, 2026, a new three-story wooden building of Portside Inn Hakodate opens in Hakodate's western district, with 8 guest rooms and the dining space PSI Table that is also open to non-guests.