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From November 11, JR Nagoya Takashimaya, Takashimaya Gate Tower Mall, and the Gate Tower tree switch to Christmas decorations, with Christmas cakes, holiday gourmet, and gifts from pendants to an AI pet.
Toshima City has installed two Jujutsu Kaisen design manhole covers near Exit C7 of Ikebukuro Station and Exit 6 of Kanamecho Station. One features Yuji Itadori and Hiromi Higuruma, the other Megumi Fushiguro and Fumihiko Takaba, and both will stay for two years from October 21, 2026.
A Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre pop-up shop will run from November 5 to 15, 2026 at Tower Records Sunshine City Alpa Branch, Tower Records Abeno Hoop and Tower Records Online, with pre-sale merchandise and a postcard bonus.
Snow crab fishing opens on November 6, with male Kano crab in season until March 20 and female kobako crab until December 29. Both can be enjoyed at ryokan and restaurants in Kaga Onsen.
A Kamisama Kiss online lottery goes on sale on Kujibikido starting October 29, 2026, featuring newly drawn illustrations of the characters holding books and wearing glasses, with prizes including a choose-your-own BIG acrylic stand.
The "KONOSUBA -God's Blessing on This Wonderful World!" Angel and Devil Lottery goes on sale on Kujibikido on October 29, featuring new illustrations by Kurone Mishima on big acrylic stands, B2 tapestries, and more, at 770 yen per draw.
With clear air from autumn through winter, Kyukamura Fuji on the shore of Lake Tanuki in Fujinomiya, Shizuoka Prefecture, recommends viewing "Moonlight Fuji," lit only by moonlight, and "Pearl Fuji," when the full moon meets the summit, from late October to around February.
Jewelry brand les bonbon has released its "Epiphany" holiday collection, built around delicate gold and colored stones chosen by feel. The lineup is on offer at the Omotesando store.
Kujibikido, KADOKAWA's online lottery service, is bringing back the LINK CLICK Ⅱ online lottery, featuring newly drawn illustrations of Toki and Hikaru, from 5:00 PM on October 29, 2026, at ¥770 per draw.
LUCY Oze Hatomachi by Hoshino Resorts will attempt the earliest opening date in LUCY history, April 17, 2027, with a Spring Snow Mountain Enjoyment Plan that refunds the full accommodation fee if the hotel cannot open. Reservations start October 22, 2026 at 11:00 AM.
Maestro Dobel Tequila, a luxury tequila brand from Jalisco, Mexico, adds its top-tier "Dobel 50 Extra Añejo 1972" to its Japanese lineup on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at a suggested retail price of ¥85,000 (excluding tax). With the three products officially released in Japan in June 2026, the brand now offers four products in Japan.
Kotobukiya's 1/7 scale figure of Hikaru Shidou from the TV anime Magic Knight Rayearth is now open for pre-order at AmiAmi. With a reference price of ¥24,860 (tax included) and including Mokona, it is planned for release in May 2027.