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Omotesando-based jewelry brand KAJITA is releasing three new diamond pieces from its "KAJITA Diamond" collection at a showcase held from October 22 to 31, 2026 at KAJITA JEWELLERY SALON in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo.
The hot spring inn on Lake Suwa in Nagano fully opened its one-room solo-traveler accommodation "Yuyu" on October 1, with an interior designed for women traveling alone.
The 13th Kawagoe Yabusame, a reenactment of Kamakura-period mounted archery, takes place on Saturday, October 31, 2026 from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the nationally designated historic site Kawagoe-yakata Ruins in Kawagoe, Saitama.
KEYAKI Light Parade by FeStA LuCe in Wakayama City will light about 500 street trees with 1.6 million LEDs along a 3.5 km route and attempt a Guinness World Records title, running from November 21, 2026 through February 28, 2027.
KEYUCA released its dishwasher-safe donabe clay pot series, with a ceramic-coated interior that makes burnt-on residue easier to remove, on October 3, 2026, along with IH two-handled pots and Mino ware tonsui and renge for hot pot meals.
A 1/7 scale figure of Blue Mary from THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV is now listed on AmiAmi, with an AmiAmi exclusive version that includes a "Fearless Smile" face part. Reference prices are ¥26,400 for the AmiAmi exclusive version and ¥25,850 for the standard version (tax included), with release planned for May 2027.
Kirin Gogo no Kocha (午後の紅茶) opens limited-time shops at Christmas markets in Yokohama, Nagoya, and Sendai from November 20, 2026, selling six original tea drinks and three foods made with black tea powder.
A limited-time Kirin Tokusei Yuzu Ginger Sour goes on sale across Japan on November 24, 2026, in 350ml and 500ml cans. Rich yuzu aroma and pleasant acidity meet the refreshing spiciness of ginger.
On Saturday, October 31 and Sunday, November 1, 2026, Kongobuji Temple on Koyasan in Wakayama hosts Ropparamitsu, a hands-on event with sutra copying, ritual instruments, a talk with monks, and more.
La CASTA's Holiday Collection 2026 FANTASIA BLOOM, created in collaboration with artist Kazuko Hayasaka, goes on limited sale from October 28, 2026. The lineup includes a hair care coffret at ¥7,150 and a hair emulsion at ¥3,850 (tax included).
On October 28, 2026, LASTFRAME will release new bags in its "METALLIC" series, knit with lamé thread inspired by the gold and silver threads of Kyoto's traditional culture. Prices range from ¥19,800 to ¥33,000 including tax.
L'espoir, the Western confectionery brand from Kobe Fugetsudo, releases its Christmas-limited "TENDRE NOEL" series on November 1, 2026, in Western book-style packaging. A gift-with-purchase campaign for the brand's 50th anniversary runs from November 1 to 3.