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Yamaguchi Flower Tourism 2026, a one-night, two-day autumn tour planned by Hibiya-Kadan, will be held on November 11 and 12, 2026. The tour covers cosmos fields, flower growers, a sake brewery, craft beer, washi dyeing and Yuda Onsen, and costs ¥33,000 per person for 20 monitor participants.
Yatsugatake Club in Hokuto, Yamanashi, suggests an autumn day that combines a fall foliage drive on the southern foothills of the Yatsugatake mountains with a walk through its forest, its signature fruit tea and handcrafted works by artists. Foliage typically starts from around mid-October.
A new flavor of the Hazy IPA co-developed by Seven-Eleven Japan and Yo-Ho Brewing goes on sale at 7-Eleven stores nationwide from October 13, in limited quantities. Made with New Zealand hops, it offers a refreshing aroma reminiscent of white grapes.
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.
A collaboration cafe for the TV anime You and I Are Polar Opposites opens at Share CAFE in Shinjuku, Shinsaibashi, and Nagoya from October 16, 2026, with the collaboration menu and newly drawn Retro Pop original goods now revealed.
Limited-time stay plans for the F1 Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka Circuit, held April 9 to 11, 2027, are on sale at Yunoyama Sosuikyo and AQUAIGNIS Kataoka Onsen "Hanareyado" in Komono, Mie. Rates start from ¥350,000 per room per night, with benefits including a transfer toward Suzuka, a bottle of champagne and sweets by a world-champion pâtissier.
On December 3, 2026, Ginza NAGANO will host a special seminar on the Zenkoji Temple Gokaicho, held once every seven years, followed by a tasting of three Shinshu apple varieties. The fee is ¥1,000, and registration has closed after both sessions reached capacity.
A pop-up store marking the first anniversary of the theatrical film Zombie Land Saga Yumeginga Paradise opens at AKIHABARA Gamers Main Store on October 24, 2026, then moves on to Yume Town Saga, Sendai, Namba, Nagoya, and Hakata with new illustrated goods and online orders.
Achi Village in Nagano will hold a two-day, one-night autumn foliage photo trekking event along the ancient Tosando road on October 31 and November 1, 2026. Two guided routes are offered, with an overnight stay at the Bangakuso mountain hut (萬岳荘) and a ¥14,000 fee that includes guide, bus and lodging.
Alessi's new "Itsumo Pet Yunoki Ware" series, designed by Naoto Fukasawa, offers water bowls, food bowls and food mats for cats and dogs. It goes on early release at the ALESSI JAPAN official online store on October 5, 2026, and at ALESSI STORE TOKYO on October 9, 2026.