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The full artwork lineup has been revealed for the third nighttime outdoor art exhibition at Fukuoka Castle Ruins in Maizuru Park, Fukuoka, running from October 30, 2026 to January 11, 2027. It is the first edition in seven years.
Tennoji MIO in Osaka holds the Christmas promotion "MIO CHRISTMAS STORY" from Monday, November 2 to Friday, December 25, 2026, with a giant photo spot, a print sticker experience, workshops, a photo session with Santa Claus, pop-up stores, and an original message card giveaway.
Contemporary artist Tetsutaro Kamatani presents new work inspired by the garden of Ryosoku-in, a Kyoto Zen temple, from December 6 to 23, 2026, with a one-day special performance by Meitei on December 19.
Time Out Market Osaka in Grand Green Osaka welcomes the patisserie Kitashinchi Célébrité and the matcha sweets brand Dojima KITAGAWA in November, along with a limited Spanish plate by Chef Konishi of El Poniente and a four-course craft beer pairing on November 24.
Tokyo Station Hotel, inside the Marunouchi Station Building, reached its 111th anniversary on November 2, 2026, and is offering staff-guided hotel tours through an overnight stay plan with breakfast and a lunch plan, both bookable only on its official website.
The aquarium under construction at Tokyo Giants Town in Inagi, Tokyo, has been named Tokyo Yomiuri Aquarium and is scheduled to open in summer 2027, together with the G-TOWN TABLE dining facility and next to Giants Town Stadium.
Tom and Jerry Wakuwaku Street in Osaka runs from November 11 to 23, 2026 at Daimaru Umeda Store, featuring more than 200 event-exclusive items such as plush toys, Japanese-style goods, stationery and apparel. The event moves to Matsuzakaya Nagoya in December.
To mark the 104th anniversary of the discovery of the Tomb of Tutankhamun, Tutankhamen Museum (PLOT48) in Yokohama Minato Mirai will hold an anniversary week of stage performances, a special guide, a gacha campaign and workshops from November 4 (Wed) to 8 (Sun), 2026.
Ukiyoe Immersive Art Exhibition GIFU runs from November 6, 2026 to January 11, 2027 at Gifu City Museum of History. The venue shop will sell Sanrio Characters Museum Series items alongside original exhibition goods, and advance tickets are on sale until November 5.
A POP UP SHOP celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Ultraman Series runs from November 11 to 24, 2026 at Ekimaru A La Mode JR Osaka Station Central Gate Store, with event-exclusive figures, goods and sweets from many makers.
The Nou to Wa Cheese Marché (農to和チーズのマルシェ) takes place on November 7 and 8, 2026 at Coppice Kichijoji (コピス吉祥寺) with about 30 kinds of Tokyo-grown produce, cheeses from workshops across Japan, cheese dishes from kitchen wagons, talk shows, and a free workshop.
On Saturday, November 7, 2026, Wakuden no Mori in Kyotango, Kyoto, holds an evening event with limited-edition food, cheese and wine, and a lantern-making workshop as the forest moves from dusk to night.