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A limited-time Gundam pop-up runs from November 27 to December 20, 2026 at Nagano Tokyu Department Store, with Gunpla, goods, sweets, a planned approximately 2-meter Gundam statue, and planned displays of upcoming new products.
On October 26, 28, 29, and 30, 2026, The Place of Tokyo in Shibakoen, Minato-ku, serves a "Halloween Afternoon Tea 2026" with ghost and pumpkin sweets, savories with foie gras and swordfish, and 2 hours 30 minutes of free-flow drinks.
TIMEX will release the "1978 Day Date Fume Dial Reissues" on November 6, 2026, with pre-orders opening October 21. Inspired by a 1978 archive design, the 37mm quartz watch comes in blue and brown and is priced at ¥30,800 (tax included).
Tokyo Immersive Film Festival 2026 runs December 4 to 6, 2026 at the Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo, with free admission by advance reservation and a screening of Festival de Cannes Grand Prix winner Katabasis.
Tokyo Prince Hotel is offering a two-day-only stay plan on December 24 and 25, 2026, that includes a stargazing experience on its rooftop with a close-up view of Tokyo Tower and the supermoon.
Tsuruga Castle Projection Mapping 2026 will be held from November 20 to 22 at Tsuruga Castle Park in Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima. Viewing is free with no advance registration, and the show combines imagery inspired by Aizu's traditional culture with a sea-of-clouds effect.
TUMI's holiday campaign "Gifts for the Journey" draws on the Alpine world of its Fall/Winter 2026 collection, with luggage, backpacks, bags, accessories and a playful "Snow Monster" charm, available at TUMI stores nationwide and on TUMI.com.
Ukiyoe Immersive Art Exhibition GIFU runs from November 6, 2026 to January 11, 2027 at Gifu City Museum of History, bringing more than 300 ukiyo-e works to life with 3DCG animation and projection mapping. Visitors in kimono or with a JAF app coupon get ¥200 off day-of admission.
As part of Universal Cool Japan 2027, Detective Conan World will run at Universal Studios Japan from February 10 to June 30, 2027, with three attractions including a restaurant experience in a new venue.
Universal Studios Japan has revealed its winter merchandise for Universal Holiday Wonders — Discover U!!!, running November 13, 2026 to January 17, 2027, featuring Christmas-costume Hello Kitty and Snoopy items, Mario Kart goods, caricature art, and a snack-selection special bag.
Utsuwa Sagashi, an autumn pottery festival in Toki, Gifu, a Mino ware production area, will take place on October 24 and 25, 2026, with five main venues connected by free loop buses.
Netmarble's vampire MMORPG VAMPIR received an update on October 21 adding the elite dungeon "Hall of Holy Grace," the regular season of the 5v5 battlefield "Arena," a new clan guardian, and Halloween events.