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From November 1 to December 31, 2026, Restaurant & Lounge Bar eu at Sheraton Miyako Hotel Osaka is serving a "Tea Cocktail Selection" of three black tea cocktails, Princess cooler, Ember old fashion and Velvet Midnight, priced at ¥1,800 to ¥1,900 to mark Black Tea Day.
From December 1, 2026, Bar & Dining "TORRENT" at SHIBUYA STREAM HOTEL in Shibuya offers Christmas dinner and lunch courses, roast chicken and hors d'oeuvre takeout sets, and limited cocktails and mocktails.
Shizuku-chan's round face becomes a mini silicone pouch in a six-design capsule toy lineup, rolling out at capsule toy corners nationwide from late October 2026 at 400 yen per play.
The SMISKI Reflector Charm, a six-design blind-package charm that doubles as a reflector for dark night streets, goes on sale on October 29, 2026 for 770 yen including tax.
Two limited-edition flavors, Melon and Valencia Orange, join Suntory's "-196" fruit chuhai series, available nationwide for a limited time from December 15, 2026.
Suntory's "Nonaru Sakaba Rose Wine Sparkling Non-Alcohol" goes on sale nationwide for a limited time on December 22, 2026. The 350ml, 0.00% ABV drink offers the festive aroma of rosé sparkling wine.
A limited-edition "SUI Gin Soda Can <Yuzu & Ginger>" goes on sale across Japan on December 15, 2026, pairing yuzu-infused liquor with ginger syrup in 350 ml and 500 ml cans.
Autumn leaves across Takino Suzuran Hillside National Government Park in Sapporo have been at their best since October 16, and the kochia are still colorful. The Takino Autumn Leaves Festival runs through November 10, with a free in-park shuttle bus on October 25 and events including a first-time forest excursion, a bingo game, and a rooftop kochia viewing.
The Tamba Sasayama City Art and Culture Festival, which combines the city's art exhibition and citizens' cultural festival, will be held from November 17 to 23, 2026, with an art exhibition at the Tamba Sasayama Civic Center and a performing arts showcase at the Den-en Symphony Hall.
The pop-up book "Tobidasu Anime Chiikawa" went on sale on October 19 at ¥2,200 (tax included), following the Chiikawa Anime Story Book Season 1 that is already on sale.
TOKYO SKYTREE will open its observatory from 5:30 AM on January 1, 2027, for 800 guests to watch the first sunrise of the year, with tickets sold online, through official hotels, travel agencies, and campaigns starting November 2026.
A limited-edition Salty Vanilla Tirolian made with Itoshima salt purified at Torikai Hachimangu shrine in Fukuoka has been on sale since October 19, 2026 at the shrine, Chidoriya MARK IS Fukuoka Momochi and the Tirolian Shop at Fukuoka Airport.