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and wander OUTDOOR GALLERY in Marunouchi, Tokyo, hosts the two-person exhibition "eternity" by sculptors Morison Kobayashi and Daisuke Nakamura from November 14 to 22, 2026.
A BONO BONO showcase marking the manga's 40th anniversary and the anime's 10th anniversary runs from November 7 to December 3, 2026, at Hakuhinkan TOY PARK Ginza Main Store, with gold and silver plush toys, Year of the Sheep goods, and a signing event with Mikio Igarashi on November 28.
Broadway CHRISTMAS WONDERLAND2026 runs from December 12 to 25, 2026 at Tokyu Theatre Orb in Shibuya Hikarie, with a new aerial skate act, skater Hirokazu Kobayashi from the Prince Ice World Team, and Santa seeing guests off in the lobby after five performances.
Venue tickets for CAPCOM CUP 13 and STREET FIGHTER LEAGUE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2026, the Street Fighter 6 tournaments held March 10 to 14, 2027 at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo, go on sale first-come, first-served on November 9 at 7:00 PM through Lawson Ticket and AXS, with prices from ¥2,000 (tax included) plus fees.
Card Connect, a card print game machine at amusement facilities, now offers card designs featuring lines from Nick Wilde of Disney's Zootopia, with three Original Print designs and six Gacha Print cards ahead of November 29, "Good Nick Day".
Ivan Vasiliev directs, choreographs and stars as Scrooge in the dialogue-free full-length ballet "A Christmas Carol," performed three times at MoN Takanawa in Tokyo on December 5 and 6, 2026. Tickets are on sale through Ticket Pia, TicketMe and the official performance website.
Cirque du Soleil's KOOZA (アース製薬 クーザ) adds 69 Tokyo shows from April 27 to June 20, 2027, bringing the Odaiba Big Top run to 152 shows. Presales start November 14, 2026, and an Osaka run follows from August 2027.
A Mamegoma pop-up store in collaboration with Daimaru Matsuzakaya opens at Daimaru Tokyo from November 13, 2026, then at Daimaru Umeda and Matsuzakaya Nagoya, with collaboration-exclusive plush toys, reissue items, and postcards and stickers as purchase gifts.
NTT InterCommunication Center (ICC) in Hatsudai, Tokyo, will present high-definition digital versions of Katsushika Hokusai's hand-painted folding screens and hanging scroll from the Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art, from December 15, 2026 to March 28, 2027.
The V&A-organized touring exhibition DIVA makes its final stop at The National Art Center, Tokyo in Roppongi from March 24 to July 19, 2027, with about 280 items and a special Japan-only section on Akihiro Miwa.
Japanese taiko group DRUM TAO is about to start a nationwide tour of its latest show THE HUMAN. The Tokyo stop features two performances at Hall C of Tokyo International Forum on February 23, 2027.
From November 14, 2026 to January 11, 2027, Yebisu Garden Place holds the "Baccarat ETERNAL LIGHTS" illumination, opening with a lighting ceremony and live music, alongside Christmas marchés, a DJ music event, and holiday sweets and drinks.
New York-based artist Eric Haze presents his first exhibitions in Fukuoka at GALLERY SOPH. and SORTone Fukuoka from November 20, 2026, with limited items on sale at both venues.
Espacio Nagoya Castle in Nagoya's Nishi Ward will hold a New Year buffet on January 1 and 2, 2027, alongside a café, five traditional culture workshops, lobby events and a New Year stay plan. Online reservations for the buffet open on November 7, 2026.
On November 21, 2026, a 500-drone show by REDCLIFF, Inc. opens the 5th edition of a fireworks event at Expo’70 Commemorative Park in Osaka, drawing a second Tower of the Sun in the night sky alongside the real one, with about 15,000 fireworks set to music.
Fermentation-based skincare brand FAS is holding pop-up events at Hakata Hankyu from November 11 and Shibuya Scramble Square from November 12, 2026, with its Holiday Collection 2026 coffrets, a purchase bonus lip pouch, and advent calendar reservations at the Hakata venue.
Gaspard and Lisa Town at Fuji-Q Highland in Fujiyoshida holds a winter-only Christmas event with limited goods, fair menus, town illuminations, a special greeting, and a sticker gift campaign from November 21 to December 25, 2026.
From Saturday, November 21 to Sunday, November 29, 2026, three shops under the Tokyu Toyoko Line viaduct at Gakugei-daigaku Station in Tokyo serve 100 kinds of Kishu Tanabe umeshu, alongside set meals, do-it-yourself workshops, and a talk event.
The 32nd Grand Sumo Fujisawa Basho, a regular spring event in Fujisawa, will be held at Fujisawa Akibadai Cultural Gymnasium in Kanagawa on Saturday, April 17, 2027, with a tournament among the 16 top-ranked wrestlers and performances unique to regional tours. General sale starts at 9:00 AM on November 8, 2026.
Animate stores nationwide hold the Gundam Ace 25th Anniversary Fair from November 7 to December 6, 2026, with an only shop at Akihabara and Nagoya (and Fukuoka ANNEX as a supporting store), made-to-order sets and reproduction art, new goods, and a talk and signing event on November 22.
Hakone Kowakien Yunessun holds "Yunessun Christmas 2026" with half-price adult admission for guests in full Christmas costumes from November 20 to December 25, 2026, plus the winter Snow Fantasy Bath, Boxappy's snow program on select days, and Christmas offerings at Hakone Hotel Kowakien.
Details of the third merchandise lineup and the "Ichigo Card" purchase bonus have been released for the Horimiya 15th POP UP SHOP, which runs at Yurakucho Marui in Tokyo from December 4, 2026, before touring Fukuoka, Aichi, and Osaka.
BUNDLE GALLERY in Noda City, Chiba, presents furniture and lighting by Isamu Noguchi and Geoffrey Bawa in a house designed in 1974, from November 13 to 23, 2026. Admission is ¥1,100 by advance reservation only.
From November 14 to 23, 2026, Nikka Park Iwayado Fukusuke, an old ryokan inside Iwayado Park in Seto, Aichi, offers a limited-time period drama costume and Japanese traditional dress photo experience with the local troupe Goryo Ichiza.
Around Saturday, November 14, 2026, bathhouses and bathing facilities in 31 prefectures are holding IYOSHI COLA no Yu, a scented bath made with extract from cola lees. A new original poster shot at a Shinjuku sento has also been unveiled.
From November 6, 2026 to January 11, 2027, the museum shop of Ukiyoe Immersive Art Exhibition GIFU at Gifu City Museum of History sells JAPON!SM vegan soaps at ¥2,980 and room sprays at ¥1,980, each in six ukiyo-e-designed scents.
A pop-up store for SEVENTEEN unit JxJ (JEONGHAN X JOSHUA) runs at SHIBUYA TSUTAYA from November 6 to November 23, 2026, with official merchandise for the unit's first solo performance in Japan.
The Kanazawa Christmas Market marks its 5th anniversary on December 5 and 6, 2026, at the Motenashi Dome Underground Plaza at Kanazawa Station, with about 130 shops, free admission, and a store supporting recovery in Kumamoto and Noto.
From November 21 to 29, 2026, Kashima Arts in Tokyo's Kyobashi district holds a free preview viewing for "MEGURU" Vol. 28, a Japanese art auction with a record 710 works, including a special feature on the modern, refined decorative art of the Rinpa school.
Kawagoe Coffee Festival 2026 takes place at Renkeiji Temple in Kawagoe, Saitama, on December 5 and 6, 2026. About 30 shops from Japan and abroad, live music and the festival's first comedy live are planned.
Starting December 4, 2026, the Kei Mochizuki × PERSONA 30th ANNIVERSARY in Loft event will open at 10 Loft stores across Japan in sequence, with original goods, purchase bonuses, AR content, and a special display at Shibuya Loft.
An exhibition marking the release of the "Kimagure Orange Road" art book "Orange☆Mystery" by illustrator Akemi Takada runs from December 3 to 13, 2026 at EDITION88 Flagship Shop in Gotanda, Tokyo, with free admission, original artwork, prints for sale, and an autograph session on December 13.
From November 12, 2026, Tokyo Garden Terrace Kioicho holds "KIOI ILLUMINATION 2026 –Color me Happy–," featuring the walk-in Christmas tree "KIOI Xmas Tree" through December 25, a lighting ceremony on opening day, and winter illumination that grows to about 400,000 lights.
Goods featuring Kolderdog, a Thai character known for its fluffy look and worn-out expression, go on sale in Japan for the first time at Kad Kokoa Chocolate & Baked Sweets in Ryogoku, Tokyo, from November 27 to December 6, 2026, with 33 types of items including keychains, stickers, and random boxes.
LEGOLAND Japan Resort will host "Christmas Night," its final night event of 2026, on December 18 and 19. The evening features a special show, a limited workshop and a Miniland elf hunt, with about 30 attractions open after dark.
Ehime Kodomo no Shiro in Matsuyama will hold the illumination event "LIGHT PARKS® spotlighted by FeStA LuCe" from November 14, 2026 to January 31, 2027, with a laser show, light activities and a satellite venue at Matsuyama City Station Plaza from November 8.
An officially licensed pop-up store celebrating the 25th anniversary of the first Lord of the Rings film opens at MAGNET by SHIBUYA109 on November 27, 2026, then moves on to Osaka (Tennoji) and Fukuoka (Hakata) with new 25th anniversary goods, a special exhibition, and photo spots.
A Marroncream pop-up store with Munyugurumi Patio is held at the G Wagon in Tokyo Character Street at Tokyo Station from November 6 to November 12, 2026, offering can badges, acrylic keychains, plush mascots, and more.
To mark its 75th anniversary, Max Mara is holding "The Art of Making" pop-up stores at five stores across Japan starting November 4, 2026, with Japan-exclusive items and a special pop-in store at its Omotesando store.
From November 16, 2026, to February 28, 2027, the Sky Deck at Chubu Electric Power MIRAI TOWER in Nagoya turns the night view into a champagne-gold winter starry sky, with a projection mapping show and the new interactive Winter Constellation Collection.
From December 5, 2026 to February 28, 2027, NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobi-Zato at the Nijigen no Mori anime park on Awaji Island brings back its Special Mission "Explosive Tag Recovery Mission Returns," a team challenge to find every hidden explosive tag within 15 minutes.
Artist Noritaka Tatehana's solo exhibition "Heel-less Shoes" runs through December 12, 2026 at KOSAKU KANECHIKA in Kyobashi, Tokyo. About 40 works are on view, centered on 30 pieces of his signature Heel-less Shoes and including a new series of drawings. Admission is free.
To mark the first anniversary of OCTOPATH TRAVELER 0, a limited-time collaboration with Pasela Resorts will serve desserts, food and drinks inspired by the game's characters at four Karaoke Pasela locations, with coasters and postcards as novelties.
The winter-only Oirase Gorge Ice Waterfall Tour (奥入瀬渓流氷瀑ツアー) runs from December 25, 2026 to February 28, 2027, with daytime and night courses led by nature guides. Reservations are open on the official website.
The 50th Anniversary OSAMU GOODS Exhibition runs from December 10, 2026 to January 22, 2027 at Nagoya City Art Museum. It looks back at OSAMU GOODS, which turns 50 in 2026, with materials from the time, and also features a collaboration cafe and an exhibition shop.
Following its popular run in Yokohama, the PAW Patrol interactive event "Pawfect Festival" comes to Exhibition Hall D at Sunshine City in Ikebukuro from December 30, 2026 to January 11, 2027, with tickets on sale from November 7 on Asoview!
A free Pokémon event with board game battles, trial play and Pokémon FRIENDA experiences will tour four AEON Malls in Chiba, Fukuoka, Osaka and Aichi on selected dates between November 21 and December 27, 2026.
From December 4 to 25, 2026, the Shimokitazawa commercial space reload hosts a Gachapin & Mukku Christmas event with original artwork, a collaboration pop-up with 10 brands, and a greeting event on December 19.
From November 27, 2026 to February 4, 2027, Anniversaire Cafe Minatomirai Yokohama holds a collaboration fair with the theatrical anime The Rose of Versailles, offering reservation-only afternoon tea plans, a mille-feuille pancake, and character-themed drinks, plus a limited-quantity original pouch for afternoon tea guests.
Shangri-La Tokyo will display a Christmas nebuta by nebuta artist Asako Kitamura in its 28th-floor lobby from November 6 to December 27, 2026, and the display is open to anyone, not only hotel guests.
On four Fridays in November 2026 (6, 13, 20, and 27), Sheraton Grand Hotel Hiroshima holds free "Gatherings by Sheraton" sessions themed "Stillness & Craft," with origami crane Christmas ornaments, Miyajima shamoji straps, and a tasting of dishes made with local ingredients.
Shin-Yokohama Prince Hotel will add Christmas items, including Santa Claus and reindeer costumes, stuffed-animal-sized Christmas trees, and present boxes, to its nui-katsu dress-up stay plan from December 1 to 30, 2026.
The 29th Sobue Ginkgo Yellow Leaf Festival takes place from November 21 to 29, 2026, at Sobue Ginnan Park and Yusenji Temple in Inazawa, Aichi Prefecture, with evening ginkgo lighting, ginkgo nut tasting, stage events, and free admission.
The third collaboration between Street Fighter 6 and hololive begins November 28, 2026, with prizes at Capcom amusement facilities and Capcom Net Catcher, plus collab cafes at Capcom Cafe Ikebukuro and Umeda through December 17.
On Monday, December 7, 2026, from 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM, Strings Hotel Nagoya will hold its annual Christmas event, featuring an illumination show, a lantern release in the cathedral, a pâtissier experience, ornament and flavored tea workshops, a mystery-solving rally, kitchen cars, and a flower market.
SUMO CULTURE LIVE FUKUOKA 2026 runs on eight days from November 8 to 22, 2026 at Fukuoka International Congress Center, pairing Grand Sumo viewing with daily cultural experiences such as Hakata doll painting, tea ceremony, and kanji calligraphy.
Sunshine 60 Observatory Tenbo Park in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, will open from 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM on January 1, 2027, for a first sunrise viewing limited to 212 guests, with plans from ¥5,500, original commemorative charms, and a hotel stay plan next door.
SUPER ART & CRAFT MARKET 2026 runs from November 13 to 15 in the underground arcade of Tokyo Midtown Hibiya, with OPEN STUDIO workshops, official shop collaborations, a daily "Storehouse Flea Market of Creation and Obsession," and a lineup of about 40 shops and creators.
TAMASHII NATION 2026, an annual festival of collectible figures, takes place at four venues in Akihabara from November 13 to 15, 2026. A special lottery sale of the Kamen Rider Kuuga 55th Anniversary Ver. figures, a whole-floor store, and exhibits from Gundam, Saint Seiya, Sailor Moon, ONE PIECE, and Dragon Ball are planned.
The popular short anime Teikou Penguin teams up with the day-trip bathing facility brand Ofuro no Ousama from November 21, 2026 to January 31, 2027 at eight locations in Tokyo, Saitama and Kanagawa, with collaboration goods, original coasters and in-store decorations.
Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum in Marunouchi, Tokyo, shows a scent installation by THREE inspired by two Fontanesi paintings from October 17, 2026 to January 24, 2027, with an aroma sachet workshop on November 22 and 23 and a visitor gift campaign from December 8 to 13.
Tokyo Christmas Market 2026 in Shin-Toyosu, running from November 20 to December 25, 2026, will sell traditional woodcrafts from Seiffen in Germany, gnome dolls and ornaments, Steiff teddy bears, and Christmas goods from a range of shops.
Tokyo Comic Con 2026 runs December 11 to 13 at Makuhari Messe. Clark Gregg makes his first Tokyo Comic Con appearance, Pom Klementieff returns after three years, and Philip Ng attends for the first time, while celebrity tickets for John Cena and Melissa Benoist go on sale at 12:00 PM on November 12.
A new projection mapping work based on art by four HERALBONY artists, Expanding distinctiveness -拡張する異彩-, begins screening on the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building in Shinjuku on November 20, 2026, as part of the year-round TOKYO Night & Light program.
A limited-time projection mapping show featuring whales by illustrator ShiShi Yamazaki runs on the Main Deck of Tokyo Tower from October 23 to December 29, 2026, and is included with the Main Deck admission.
From November 10 to December 10, 2026, the TOPPA!!! BASE AKIBA shop in Ecute Akihabara holds its second Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan Official Pop-Up Store, selling MYAKU-MYAKU goods in Nippon Myakukei prefecture designs and offering a WithShot® digital photo booth.
Yomiuriland hosts its Christmas event Yomiran Xmas! 2026 from November 21 to December 25, with a Christmas-only dance show, a special fountain show, a UV resin accessory workshop, a craft rally, snowfall on a coaster course and limited-time menus.
Yorunoyo 2026, Yokohama's waterfront illumination event, runs from December 4 to 30, 2026, with a record 50 facilities in the Highlight of Yokohama light and music show, Yorunoyo's first projection mapping on the Nippon Maru, a Hikawa Maru horn and a Christmas market at Shinko Chuo Plaza.
From November 7 to 23, 2026, "Yukie@Leaf Embroidery Exhibition Vol. 2" is held at Cross Patio Green Spot in Yokohama Minatomirai, showing 30 never-before-exhibited works embroidered on leaves by the mother of leaf cut-paper artist Lito.
A Yumeiro Patissiere POP UP SHOP runs at Yurakucho Marui from November 27 to December 6, 2026, then at Ueno Marui from December 12 to 20, with new Maid & Butler illustration goods, store-exclusive bonuses, and a stamp rally linking the two stores.
Yumeshu Mizuki, a sake and Japanese cuisine restaurant in Ginza, Tokyo, serves a 24th Anniversary Special Course from November 4 to 30, 2026. The course pairs a seasonal menu with nine limited drinks, including Juyondai Ryusen, Jikon, Aramasa and Hiroki, for ¥20,000 per person.
Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store will hold the fourth Bread Festival "Boulangerie Expo" from November 13 to 23, 2026, with 25 top chefs, live baking demonstrations, exclusive collaboration breads, and donuts, scones, and sweets.
AMA ILLUMI 2026, commemorating the 110th anniversary of Amagasaki's city status, runs from December 9, 2026 to January 11, 2027 at Chuo Park in front of Hanshin Amagasaki Station, with about 2,500 Shining Smile Fruit lights hung in the trees.
The free Anime & Manga Pilgrimage Sites EXPO 2026 (アニメ＆まんが聖地 EXPO 2026) takes place on November 7 and 8 at Naka-Ikebukuro Park and Toshima Kumin Center, bringing together 19 municipalities with anime and manga pilgrimage sites, stage programs, and an animation drawing workshop.
From November 18, 2026, to January 14, 2027, Anniversaire Cafe Omotesando holds the limited-time "ANNIVERSAIRE HOLIDAY 2026-2027" fair, with reservation-only Christmas dinner and lunch courses from December 19 to 25, afternoon tea, desserts, cakes, drinks, cocktails, a Christmas tree, and illumination.
From December 4 to 20, 2026, Yokohama hosts a collaboration with The Apothecary Diaries film, featuring original neon-design stickers, a digital stamp rally at 12 planned spots, green collab fireworks on December 12, and a pop-up shop in Yokohama Chinatown.
Jewelry brand ARTIDA OUD releases Pearl Journey vol.02 / AMAKUSA in November 2026, with an exhibition of Amakusa Akoya pearl jewelry, photography, and porcelain at THE ANOTHER MUSEUM in Shoto, Shibuya, from November 4 to 28.
On November 11, 2026, AQUARIUM×ART átoa in Kobe will mark Garden Eel Day with a student-produced AR experience, public feedings at 11:11 AM and 3:11 PM, a garden eel goods corner, and garden eel churros at átoa Cafe from November 5.
From November 20 to December 25, 2026, BALLPARK Xmas YOKOHAMA KANNAI 2026 takes place around Yokohama Park for 36 days in its second year, with the cooperation of the Yokohama DeNA BayStars, limited-time collaborations with PAW Patrol, Bungo Stray Dogs and Moomin, Christmas food and original mugs.
Lumina Flora, a special area of the Bihoku Illumi winter illumination at Bihoku Hillside Park in Shobara, Hiroshima, turns the Flower Plaza into a night garden of light and projected flowers from October 31, 2026 to January 11, 2027.
A Chibi Maruko-chan pop-up shop themed "Retro Revival" runs from November 6 to 15, 2026 at the Station Concourse of Shizuoka Parche, with retro-designed goods and a limited original sticker given for every ¥2,000 spent per transaction.
Chishaku-in in Kyoto's Higashiyama Ward hosts the Chisan Autumn Leaves Light-up from November 7 to December 6, 2026, pairing illuminated autumn leaves with about 3,000 bamboo lights and a mist-made sea of clouds, with priority entry tickets on sale through EX Travel Reservation.
Asakusa Hanayashiki, Japan's oldest amusement park, will hold a collaboration event with COJI-COJI from December 5, 2026 to January 18, 2027, featuring original goods, collaboration food, a stamp rally, a giant garapon, and a special photo session.
The music culture label CTCRECORDS teams up with Vocaloid producer Inabakumori and illustrator Nukunuku Nigirimeshi for the "CTCRECORDS RAINY POP UP STORE," held at Shinjuku Marui Annex from November 20 to 29, 2026 and at Namba Marui from December 19, 2026 to January 4, 2027.
Disney HARVEST MARKET, a Disney-themed cafe and gift shop, will sell a Christmas afternoon tea set at ¥4,290 per person and two seasonal drinks from November 11 at its Shibuya Hikarie store and from November 12 at its Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse store, through December 25, 2026. Chip 'n' Dale also join the Christmas lineup with a special menu item and decorations.
Starting December 3, 2026, Dragon Quest Island at Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island hosts a monster-collecting stamp rally for the latest Dragon Quest Monsters game through April 25, 2027, alongside new snow dome acrylic stands and original collaboration goods.
The 25th Dream Yosacoy Matsuri (Dance Festival), featuring around 6,000 dancers, takes place in Odaiba on November 7 and 8, 2026, and in Marunouchi on November 8, with free viewing, limited paid seats and a free YouTube live stream.
An official pop-up store selling GREEN×EXPO 2027 licensed merchandise will run at Laforet Harajuku from November 7, 2026 to January 31, 2027, alongside an EXPO 2025 Myaku-Myaku pop-up store.
On December 24 and 25, 2026, the Fujisan View Express sightseeing train will serve a mini version of Highland Resort Hotel & Spa's chocolate cake "Lumière" in a Christmas Cake Plan limited to 10 servings per day, alongside a Christmas-themed Japanese Sweets Plan.
FuRyu will exhibit at AMUSEMENT EXPO 2026 at Tokyo Big Sight on November 6 and 7, showing new crane game prizes, holding a Pandorobo photo session and a capsule lottery on User Day, and offering free trials of its Kirary purikura machine and the moove XR purikura mode.
From November 14 to 29, 2026, Omotesando Hills hosts the third GELATO PIQUE CHRISTMAS GIFT MARKET, featuring a merry-go-round, a first-ever holiday lottery, capsule toys, a charm market, and limited-edition items, plus holiday displays on the grand staircase and at the main entrance.
Ginken Shibu Plus, an evening of traditional performing arts, takes place at Nippon Budokan in Tokyo on November 10, 2026, with unreserved-seat tickets at ¥1,000 and an opening act by Yuko Suzuhana Special. The full timetable has been announced.
GINZA GILC NIGHT 2026, Ginza's winter illumination event, runs from November 18 to December 25, 2026 along about 1.5 km of Ginza-dori and Harumi-dori, with flower-motif street lamp illuminations and flags from luxury brands.
A spring regional sumo tour, the Grand Sumo Sagamihara Basho, will be held at Sagamihara Gion Arena in Kanagawa on Saturday, April 24, 2027, with hair-dressing demonstrations, comical shokkiri bouts, handshake sessions with popular wrestlers, and photo opportunities.
Hakone Kowakien Yunessun will pour Beaujolais Nouveau into its outdoor Observation Open-Air Bath from November 19 to 23, 2026, with a special tasting on release day, a similar bath at Motoyu Mori no Yu, and an autumn sweets buffet at Hakone Hotel Kowakien.
HandMade In Japan Fes' Osaka, the festival's first edition in Osaka at INTEX Osaka on December 12 and 13, 2026, has announced its exhibiting creators, about 35 workshops, and six music stage performers with the timetable.
Hankyu Umeda Main Store holds Christmas Market 2026 from November 18 to December 25 in its 9th-floor event space and Festival Plaza, with limited-edition sweets, European eat-in and walk-around food, Christmas goods, and a music and light show with a new scent effect.
From November 5 to December 25, 2026, Hanshin Umeda Main Store is holding "Hanshin Christmas 2026" throughout the store with Pingu as its main character, featuring a photo booth, decorations, gift tools, a free smartphone wallpaper, parent-child workshops, and pop-up shops.
Hiroshima T-SITE will hold the outdoor food event Hiroshima Mercato together with Okashi Haku (Sweets Expo) for the first time on November 14 and 15, 2026, with more than 50 vendors selling sweets, bread, and vegetables from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Ichinokura in Osaki, Miyagi, will hold the 39th Ichinokura Sake University, a one-night, two-day introductory course on April 10 and 11, 2027, with hands-on brewing in rooms closed to the public. The fee is ¥25,000 and capacity is 30 people.
JAGA BOULDE, the Tokyo Station-exclusive evolved potato chip brand, runs a limited-time shop at Hanshin Umeda Main Store in Osaka from November 11 to 24, 2026, including the Kansai-debut Ryugu Nori Flavor and Aburi Osatsu Chips, the brand's first sweet potato product.
To mark the 20th anniversary of Jump SQ., a large-scale exhibition will be held in Tokyo from April 23 to May 16, 2027, and in Osaka from July 3 to July 26, 2027, featuring original manga artwork, photo spots recreating famous scenes, and commemorative goods.
From January 11 to February 28, 2027, KAI Okuhida in Okuhida Onsenkyo, Gifu, holds its first Ice Formation Bus Tour, taking guests with a guide to the Aodaru icicles at Fukuchi Onsen and the Kanekoori light-up at Shin-Hirayu Onsen for ¥2,200 per person, followed by slushy sake at a foot bath.
On Saturday, November 14, 2026, Kanzaki Men Matsuri takes place at the former Kanzaki City Hall site in Kanzaki, Saga Prefecture, with free giant flowing somen from a lookout tower, wanko somen, a lighting ceremony, stage events, and food trucks.
Tsuguharu Fujita's "Le rêve (Hommage à La Fontaine)," the highest-priced work at a Sotheby's Hong Kong auction devoted to his art, will be shown at Karuizawa Ando Museum in Nagano from November 10, 2026, as part of the "Foujita in New York" exhibition.
Kirby Café holds Kirby Café WINTER 2026 at its Tokyo, Osaka, and Hakata locations from November 11, 2026, to March 2, 2027, with a winter feast party theme, new menu items, takeout, and new goods.
On Saturday, November 14, 2026, Kurashiki City holds a free event at KITTE Osaka (2F Event Space B) from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM, with Kojima jeans, tatami edging, igusa and Sanada cord goods, a famous-confection buffet and hands-on craft workshops.
A pop-up store featuring Little Shark's Day Out x Baby Kozame merchandise will be held at One Spot on Tokyo Character Street from November 6 to November 19, 2026.
Little World Museum of Man in Inuyama, Aichi will hold the "Tohoku Umaimono Festival" from November 7 to December 6, 2026, with regional dishes, traditional performing arts stages, and a specialty product fair from the six Tohoku prefectures.
Logos Land in Joyo, Kyoto holds a two-day Snoopy event on November 21 and 22, 2026, with a greeting, a kids' parade, an outdoor cinema, PEANUTS menus and goods, and a local marché.
Marimo Craft will have a booth (Green AREA G-8) at Animate Girls Festival 2026 at Ikebukuro's Sunshine City on November 7 and 8, 2026, offering goods from Chainsaw Man, Blue Lock and Detective Conan.
From November 6 to 8, 2026, the Japan-Brazil cultural exchange event Matsuri Crossing KYOTO × BRASIL takes place around Higashi Honganji and in front of Kyoto Station, with a paid night stage featuring Nanase Aikawa and WOLF HOWL HARMONY, free stages, a parade, food booths, workshops, and film screenings.
Matsuzakaya Nagoya hosts the Sakaida Kakiemon XV Exhibition from November 11 to 17, 2026, with works from the Kakiemon kiln, which has carried on its name for over 370 years. The artist will be present on November 14 and 15, and a gallery talk is scheduled for November 14 at 2:00 PM.
MoN Takanawa in Minato City, Tokyo will present Feel the Sound, an immersive sound exhibition co-produced with the UK's Barbican Centre, from November 20, 2026 to March 22, 2027. Tickets are on sale, with advance general admission at ¥2,300.
MUSIC LETTER CONCERT 2027, a concert of Studio Ghibli and Disney music played by the Siena Wind Orchestra, comes to Bunkyo Civic Hall in Tokyo on May 1, Kobe International House on May 5, and Aichi Prefectural Art Theater in Nagoya on May 8, 2027.
From November 20 to December 27, 2026, NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobi-Zato at the Nijigen no Mori anime park on Awaji Island holds its first Christmas event, featuring a Christmas tree in front of Hokage Rock, a Naruto Christmas greeting on December weekends, and original Christmas merchandise.
On November 29, 2026, Good Meat Day (Ii Niku no Hi), the Castillian Room at Hotel New Otani Hakata will serve "Chef's Live Kitchen," an 11-course dinner of nine wagyu brands from Kyushu and Kobe, for ¥55,000 per person.
Nikaho City in Akita Prefecture is distributing "NIKAHO LOOKBOOK," a guide to the filming locations of the live-action film Look Back, along with a 24-shop stamp rally that offers original rewards in limited quantities.
The free offline event "Everyone Assemble at the Promised Land! IN Akihabara" for the 4th anniversary of GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE runs from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM on November 7 and 8, 2026, at the Akihabara Daibiru Building Event Space, with floor 3D art, live drawing, cosplayers, and a stamp rally.
The free-admission Nippon Zenkoku Bussanten 2026 will gather more than 200 exhibitors from all 47 prefectures at Sunshine City in Ikebukuro from November 20 to 22, featuring regional gourmet dishes, sake, sweets, a kids' corner, and talk shows.
Pokémon GO Wild Area: Sendai • Tohoku, a large-scale real-world Pokémon GO event, runs from November 6 to 8, 2026, with Sendai as the main venue and the game play area covering all of Miyagi Prefecture.
An ice cream-themed collaboration cafe based on the TV anime Ranma 1/2 runs at Share CAFE in Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka between November 21 and December 17, 2026, with character-inspired menu items and original merchandise.
On November 20, 2026, REDCLIFF, Inc. will stage a free 500-drone show above Umekita Park at Grand Green Osaka to celebrate the opening of Umekita Forest, with two shows of about 15 minutes at 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM.
ROKKO Forest Sound Museum on Mount Rokko will hold its winter "Cats and Kotatsu Warm Fair 2026" from December 26, 2026 to March 12, 2027, with kotatsu seating at a music box concert, cat-themed Japanese paintings, a music box workshop, curry served with cat-shaped rice, and free plush-toy photo props.
Roushouki, Nankinmachi's original pork bun shop, reopens its renewed flagship store on November 11, 2026, its 111th anniversary and "Butaman Day," while the 15th KOBE Butaman Summit runs for six days from November 8 to 15 with a Guinness World Records challenge and 15 summit-exclusive pork buns.
The 12th Saitama Udon Fair, held in collaboration with YouTuber 武正倫 of Saitama Udon-ko TV, takes place at BOAT RACE Toda in Saitama Prefecture on November 14 and 15, 2026, with 5 popular udon shops each day and every bowl priced at ¥500.
Samurai & Ninja Festival 2026 takes place on November 29, 2026, at Odaka Ryokuchi in Nagoya, with warrior and ninja troupe performances, matchlock demonstrations and hands-on experiences for families.
From November 21, 2026 to February 14, 2027, Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium in Miyagi hosts a collaboration event with the animated series SEALOOK, featuring limited-edition food, drinks, goods, and photo spots.
NATSLIVE CAFE in Omotesando, Tokyo will hold a Christmas collab cafe with & Shimajiro from November 27 to December 25, 2026, featuring character-themed menus, limited goods, and greeting photo sessions with Shimajiro on December 5 and 6.
A hotel stay package with a viewing ticket for Season 3 of Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon -Shining Theater Shinagawa Tokyo- is available from December 3, 2026 to March 16, 2027, with original room key and postcard souvenirs.
A large-scale exhibition of picture book author Shinsuke Yoshitake, with more than 400 items on display, runs from April 17 to June 13, 2027 at Sapporo Art Park Museum in Sapporo, Hokkaido.
On Saturday, November 7, 2026, Shuri Castle Park in Naha, Okinawa hosts a karate demonstration celebrating the completion of the castle's main hall, with chanson and Ryukyuan dance stages, tile breaking, and free shuttle buses. Admission is free.
Kyo-Yuzen brand SOO (Somaru) is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a free-admission autumn 2026 new product showcase at un-fold in Kyoto's Kamigyo Ward on November 14 and 15, featuring new items, past collaboration products, and the Ofuki series on sale.
Sunpu no Kobo Takumishuku (駿府の工房 匠宿) in Maruko, Shizuoka City, holds the exhibition "Food and Craft" (食と工芸) from November 20 to 29, 2026, with free admission, a chopstick-making and tasting event led by a lacquer artisan and a chef, and order sales of a tote bag.
Tokyo's Tama area offers autumn foliage light-ups at Hagiyama Park in Kodaira and Showa Kinen Park in Tachikawa, the 2026 Tachikawa Illumination, the 5th Fussa Kura-biraki sake brewery event, a quiz stamp rally in Inagi and more from November 2026.
Tokyo Disneyland will hold "Minnie's Funderland," the seventh and final installment of the Disney Pal-Palooza special event series, from January 13 to March 31, 2027. The event features a daytime entertainment program, nighttime projection mapping on Cinderella Castle, decorations, special goods and menus, plus tie-in programs at the Disney Hotels and Disney Resort Line.
Tokyo DisneySea's 25th anniversary event "Sparkling Jubilee" ends on March 31, 2027. From January 2027, the park adds a finale version of its harbor show, the fourth Disney Story Beyond, a Tower of Terror special version, and a Duffy and Friends ribbon program.
The VANTAN Cultural Festival 2026 on November 14 at five campuses across Japan turns school buildings into the world of Monster Hunter, with a puzzle quest, a student-made collab cafe, limited T-shirts and a stamp rally.
From November 7, 2026 to February 14, 2027, Obama City and Wakasa Town in Fukui Prefecture are running "Wakasa Crab Road," a winter campaign centered on Echizen crab, with Koppe crab and Wakasa fugu menus, a crab shell arrangement workshop, and a prize drawing.
Wakatake-no-Mori Wakayama Farm in Utsunomiya, Tochigi, will hold its winter bamboo forest illumination "Bamboo Winter Lights 2026" from November 28, 2026 to February 28, 2027, marking 10 years since the farm began its tourism business.
WAÇAÍ (和サイー), a new line of acai wagashi developed with the long-established Kyoto confectioners Suetomi and Kameya Yoshinaga, will go on sale at Matsuri Crossing KYOTO X BRASIL in front of Higashi Honganji from November 6 to 8, 2026.
Wonderia Yokohama, the immersive experience facility inside BASEGATE Yokohama Kannai, holds the aurora-themed "Winter Wonderia 2026" from November 20, 2026 to March 1, 2027, with a special LED tunnel show, a new app season mission, winter cafe menus, and limited-design balms.
MUTEK.JP 2026 — 11th Edition runs from November 20 to 23, 2026, centered on MoN Takanawa in TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY, with Yamaha presenting a Sound xR interactive installation, NEXO live sound support, and an IRCAM Forum Day talk.
Rust artist YASUKA.M's solo exhibition "Shirube—Wayfinder—" runs from November 18, 2026 to January 11, 2027 at Karuizawa Bookstore Naka-Karuizawa in Nagano. Original works are on display and for sale, and a large work is also shown at SHARE LOUNGE Karuizawa T-SITE.
Yojiya's pop-up shop "Yojiya Furatto" will be held at Maruhiro Department Store Kawagoe in Saitama from November 18 to 24, 2026. It features the new Nemuri Warm Care Oil, the limited-quantity Yojiya Christmas Coffret 2026, and purchase campaigns including a capsule toy.
The 9th Yokohama Triennale will run from April 23 to September 12, 2027, at the Yokohama Museum of Art in Minatomirai, with a concept built around two deep-sea motifs, the oarfish and whale fall. The exhibition title and key visual have now been revealed.
Hotel Agora Regency Osaka Sakai in Sakai, Osaka holds a World Countdown LIVE on December 31, 2026 and a New Year Family Buffet 2027 from January 1 to 3, 2027, featuring osechi, crab, sushi and roast beef plus a magic show and a bingo game, with adult tickets at ¥9,300.
Akiko Yano's 50th Anniversary Live takes place at Tokyo International Forum Hall A on March 6, 2027 and at the Osaka International Convention Center (Grand Cube Osaka) on March 8, with special guests Hayato Sumino and Pat Metheny. Ticket presales begin on November 2.
From November 9 to 15, 2026, JR Ueno Station's Grand Concourse hosts the Aomori Direct Market with HakoBYUN specialties delivered by Shinkansen, a tourism PR booth, mascot greetings, and a raffle.
Arc'teryx Academy Backcountry | Hakuba, a backcountry learning and mountain culture event with a 19-year history in Canada, will be held in Japan for the first time from January 29 to 31, 2027, in Hakuba Valley, Nagano. Registration opens on November 2, 2026.
From November 4 to 10, 2026, skincare and lifestyle brand athletia holds a POP UP at @cosme TOKYO in Jingumae, Tokyo, featuring its Eau de Parfum 10 mL, holiday kits, and visitor gifts.
awai 2026 will be held at HANEDA INNOVATION CITY (HICity), next to Haneda Airport, from November 6 to 8, 2026, with programs covering technology, culture, sports, and food. Admission is free, and some programs charge a fee.
A pop-up shop celebrating the 14th anniversary of The Battle Cats runs from November 13 to 30, 2026 on the 3rd-floor Forest Area of LaLaport Fujimi, with a special photo spot, new anniversary goods, Kerorin collaboration goods, and a limited towel giveaway.
A limited-time pop-up store, CHARACTER STORE by Necogusa, runs November 4 to 17, 2026, at Ekimaru A La Mode Kyoto mini in JR Kyoto Station, selling goods from Sonny Angel, Smiski, GPSBOX (Chiikawa and mofusand), and the TV anime Jujutsu Kaisen.
The Chickip Dancers Winter Festival runs from December 18, 2026 to April 4, 2027 at Minakami Kogen Ski Resort in Gunma, with dance shows and greetings, photo spots, a stamp rally kit, and Lucky Lift rides.
Daimaru Umeda in Osaka hosts the limited-time K-BEAUTY POP UP from November 4 to 10, 2026, with Korean beauty brands, gifts for visitors, and special events on Korean weddings and skincare.
The Echizen Crab Festival 2026 (越前かにまつり2026) will be held on November 14, 15, 21, and 22 at Michi-no-Eki Echizen in Echizen Town, Fukui, with on-the-spot sales of Echizen crab and seiko crab, dried fish, and seafood dishes.
The main trailer for Ensemble Stars!! DREAM LIVE Tour 10th 𝄪ALL STARS!! 3-Screen Live Screen has been released. The film will be shown at cinemas in Tokyo, Osaka, Hiroshima, and Kumamoto from January 1 to 14 and March 5 to 18, 2027.
From November 20 to 23, 2026, ETERNAL Art Space presents "RESONANCE — Tradition Reimagined" at MoN Takanawa in TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY, an exhibition bringing Japanese traditional culture and digital art together through eight artists and creative teams from Japan and abroad.
The 5th Day the Expo Night Sky Becomes Art 2026 takes place on Saturday, November 21, 2026 at Expo Commemoration Park in Suita, Osaka, with about 15,000 fireworks, music, and drone art. Billed as the last large-scale fireworks event of the year in Kansai, it debuts Tower of the Sun drone art and also features music fireworks in collaboration with FM802. All seats are reserved, and tickets are on sale now.
FONDAN, a "melt-in-your-mouth sweets" brand sold only at its Tokyo Station shop, will hold its first pop-up store at Hankyu Umeda Main Store in Osaka from November 11 to November 18, 2026.
From November 3, 2026 to February 28, 2027, Ami Premium Outlets in Ibaraki Prefecture holds a tie-up event for the film "Godzilla Minus Zero," featuring a stamp rally, original collaboration menus, and exclusive goods.
Hanshin Koshien Stadium will hold its Night Mound Pitching Event on December 6 (Sunday), 2026, with 60 participants throwing from the mound under the stadium lights. Applications open November 3 on Lawson Ticket.
From November 9 to 30, 2026, five Hard Rock Cafe restaurants in Japan will serve two special cocktails and screen U2 music videos and live footage to mark the release of the band's album Carnaval De Luz.
A free virtual live looking back on Hatsune Miku YOZORA PROGRAM from 2023 to 2026 will be held in a special VRChat world on December 5, 12, and 19, 2026, with new VRChat items and re-releases of past items on sale from December 1.
The 4th Higashi-Mino Gohei Mochi Festival (第四回東美濃五平餅まつり) takes place on November 7 and 8, 2026 at Toki Premium Outlets, with live demonstration sales by 10 gohei mochi shops and local specialties such as kurikinton and hoba sushi on sale.
From December 18, 2026 to January 11, 2027, Hiroshima Castle hosts a free nighttime event with the first projection mapping on its main keep, plus projections on the Omotegomon Gate and stone walls and lighting around the grounds.
The first retrospective of Hookabe Kinshu (1862–1930), a Fukui-born painter known for his Mitsukoshi beauty-painting posters, runs in its second half from October 31 to November 23, 2026 at the Fukui City Local History Museum.
ADK Emotions will have a booth at Jump Festa 2027 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba on December 19 and 20, 2026, with a cast talk show for The New Prince of Tennis, exhibits and character greetings for Yu-Gi-Oh! and more.
Ocean Expo Park in Okinawa has published the November 2026 issue of its newsletter "Churaumi Tsushin," covering the Kobito Festival through November 30, a live planetarium talk on November 7, a thatching workshop on November 28 and a Christmas wreath workshop.
Kamakura Chokin Kobo (鎌倉彫金工房) and the Sasuke restaurant enso hanare are offering a limited-time plan that combines handmade wedding or engagement ring making with a special dinner on Mondays and Tuesdays from January 11 to March 30, 2027.
Kamogawa Sea World in Chiba Prefecture will hold the Orca & Sea Lion Learncation Plan (シャチ＆アシカ ラーケーションプラン) on December 5, 6, 12, and 13, 2026, limited to 40 participants per day. It combines an orca photo, the after-hours show Special Night with Orca, a sea lion pose photo, a buffet dinner, and a keeper-guided Night Adventure.
On Sunday, November 22, 2026, the Ehime Prefectural Civic Cultural Center in Matsuyama holds "Kikutange," a free-admission 40th anniversary event with a lecture by Toyo Ito, a talk show and concerts by Satoko Shibata and Shuta Hasunuma, and a marché of about 30 shops.
From November 11 to 17, Kobe Hankyu's Main Building 9th-floor event hall hosts the "Autumn Hokkaido Products Fair" (秋の北海道物産大会), bringing together about 40 brands with Hokkaido sweets, soft serve, seafood bento and eat-in dishes.
From November 2 to December 1, 2026, the purikura (print sticker) machine "WataUsa2" at amusement facilities nationwide features a limited-time collaboration with Sanrio's Kuromi, with two frame and sticker design sets based on a recent immersive event.
Illustrator and painter Kyoka Tanno shows her black acrylic works at arflex Nagoya from November 5 to 24, 2026, with a live portrait event on November 21.
Kyoto Botanical Gardens (京都府立植物園) will hold the night event NIGHT GARDEN of Autumn Colors (秋のナイトガーデン) from November 14 to December 13, 2026, with autumn leaves illumination, an immersive sound experience, night stalls, a lantern night walk, and night openings of the viewing greenhouse on weekends and holidays.
In December 2026, Kyoto Railway Museum offers a children's block container train workshop, new collection exhibitions on the JR Kyoto Line and diesel cars, an adult lecture, a Series 100 Shinkansen car viewing, and winter vacation hands-on exhibits.
Kyoto Railway Museum will hold "Night Train Day" from November 20 to 22, with a train interior open to visitors, vehicle lights switched on, and turntable rotations in the evening.
Contemporary artist Laura Medcalf presents her first solo exhibition in Japan, featuring works that turn blue in river and sea water, at the Liszt Hungarian Cultural Center from November 18, 2026 to March 31, 2027.
LEGO Japan's holiday campaign sends a Christmas-themed truck caravan, "Santa Claus's Present Factory," to four cities from November 7, 2026, with LEGO ornament building, a photo spot and a pop-up store.
From November 13 to December 25, 2026, Maxell Aqua Park Shinagawa will hold "LittleTwinStars AQUARIUM," a winter-only event with Sanrio's Little Twin Stars that tells a story through light, sea creatures, and special dolphin performances.
Miike Port (三池港) in Omuta, Fukuoka opens its First Quay for free from November 16 to 22, 2026 and January 20 to 26, 2027, when the setting sun lines up with the lock gate to create the Hikari no Koro (光の航路) light path.
From November 13, 2026, the Monchhichi × GiGO Campaign brings GiGO-exclusive monochrome prizes to GiGO Group stores nationwide and GiGO ONLINE CRANE, along with a must-buy campaign and an X repost giveaway.
A free two-day event on November 21 and 22, 2026 at Cocoon City in Omiya, Saitama offers game demos, a photo spot, a stamp rally and a coloring corner to celebrate the November 12 release of Moomin: Midsummer Madness.
The Namara Iissho Hokkaido Fair in Sangenjaya (なまらいいっしょ北海道フェアin三軒茶屋) takes place on Saturday, November 7 and Sunday, November 8, 2026 at Sangenjaya Fureai Hiroba, with 41 booths of food and specialty products from across Hokkaido.
Graphic designer and art director Naonori Yago's exhibition "Pangraphics" runs through November 8, 2026 in the Main Entrance Hall of Higashi Honganji, a nationally designated Important Cultural Property in Kyoto, with free admission.
On Friday, November 13, 2026, 22 producers and others from Ishikawa Prefecture will sell Noto vegetables, Noto beef, Noto salt and more at YANMAR TOKYO in Yaesu, Tokyo, with Pikachu as a special guest.
The Nyan Nyan Nyanko collaboration cafe "Nyan Nyan Nyanko Hanten" runs from December 1 to 21, 2026 in Kobe and Hiroshima, with Chinese-style menu items, original goods, and a SPINNS collaboration line.
Ofuro Café Karinnoyu, the hot spring and sauna facility within THE FARM in Katori, Chiba, holds the relaxation-themed sauna event "Mellow Sauna Day" on November 12 and 19, 2026, featuring herbal aufguss with farm-grown herbs and a mixed-gender sauna set to about 70°C all day.
Osaka Station City holds "Twilight Fantasy 2026 - MIRACLE CHRISTMAS -" from November 11 to December 25, 2026, with Tom and Jerry illuminations and photo spots, a lighting ceremony, a stamp rally, and more.
Keio Seiseki-Sakuragaoka Shopping Center in Tama, Tokyo, holds a Christmas collaboration with Rascal the Raccoon from November 3 to December 25, 2026, featuring decorations, a photo spot, a restaurant fair, a stamp rally, original TAG cans and a one-day greeting event.
On November 7 and 8, 2026, REDCLIFF, Inc. will stage free drone shows at Ueno's Peace of Light art festival, with 500 drones in the Shinobazu Pond area on the 7th and 350 over the Tokyo National Museum on the 8th.
From November 14 to December 6, 2026, Hobonichiyobi on the 8th floor of Shibuya PARCO hosts an apple exhibition featuring more than 50 varieties from Iwate, with free admission, sour apple juice, and original goods.
From November 13 to December 27, 2026, The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka presents a Christmas promotion themed "Winter Wonderland — A World of Winter Dreams," including a lobby Christmas tree decorated with about 1,000 roses, an afternoon buffet at Splendido and a Burberry Beauty collaboration afternoon tea.
Kobe Rokko Meets Art 2026 beyond will add weekday night openings of "Hikari no Mori – Yoru no Geijutsu Sanpo" from November 9 (Mon) to November 13 (Fri), 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, at ROKKO Mori no Oto Museum and Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden on Mt. Rokko in Kobe.
Runners can try on and test-run the Endorphin series for free at Saucony's pop-up "ENDORPHIN HUB" inside Runtrip BASE YOYOGI PARK in Yoyogi Park, Tokyo, from November 3 to December 2, 2026.
Shibuya PARCO holds its 7th anniversary program "BORDER/SHIBUYA" from November 20 to 29, 2026, featuring an opening party, a POPEYE 50th anniversary exhibition, events in Shibuya Hyakkendana, and more than 100 limited and early-release items.
Shiroi Koibito Park in Sapporo holds its winter illumination "Sweet Illumination 2026 – 50th WINTER WITH LOVE –" from December 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027, featuring a large heart-shaped main tree, new illumination areas, a lighting ceremony on opening day, and limited-time sweets.
Shiseido Parlour's Ginza main store restaurant and Salon de Café, along with BAR S, are offering Christmas-only menus, including course meals at ¥15,000 and ¥18,000 from December 18 to 25, 2026, plus a white Christmas parfait and a Nordic Coffee cocktail from December 1 to 25.
From November 1 to December 25, 2026, Snoopy Museum Tokyo in Machida is decked out with a big wreath and Christmas tree, with new Christmas-only goods, original stickers, a can badge workshop, and a Snoopy and Belle greeting on November 14.
The Star Detective Precure! Exhibition comes to Takashimaya Osaka from December 26, 2026 to January 11, 2027, its first showing in western Japan, with tickets on sale from 10:00 AM on November 9.
Taikuma Saisai 2026 in Kumamoto, a Taiwan and Kumamoto cultural exchange event with 13 vendors, will be held at Amu Hiroba in front of Kumamoto Station on November 7 and 8, 2026. Eight vendors come from Taiwan, and the program includes an FMK live broadcast, a Kumamon stage, and evening DJ sets. Admission is free.
Dialogue Art 2026 (対話アート2026) runs from November 8 to 22, 2026, at three venues in Matsumoto, Nagano, presenting works from the A.I.R, SIGNALS, and IN HOSPITAL programs.
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.
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.
WAVE, a brand that designs the way we see, holds its first pop-up store "AnOther View" at SPEAK FOR in Daikanyama, Tokyo, from November 6 to 8, 2026, with art, vintage clothing, antiques, wine, coffee, and flowers.
From December 26, 2026 to February 28, 2027, Kurobe Unazuki Onsen Yamanoha (黒部・宇奈月温泉 やまのは) in Kurobe, Toyama holds a Taisho-themed winter event with 100 lanterns made by local children, a history exhibit, a then-and-now map of Unazuki Onsen, retro dishes and sweets, and a stay plan, with some content running until April 5, 2027.
From January 15 to February 28, 2027, TWIN-LINE HOTEL YANBARU OKINAWA JAPAN in Nago, Okinawa holds a guests-only event timed to Japan's earliest cherry blossoms, with a sakura map, free sakura cocktails and mocktails by a garden bonfire, and a postcard gift.
The Zenchiku family returns to Yokohama Kyogendo at Yokohama Noh Theater on Sunday, December 13 for the first time in 15 years, performing the kyogen plays "Futari Daimyo" and "Susugigawa."
The 17th Yokohama Port Osanbashi Marche (横浜港大さん橋マルシェ2026) runs November 7 and 8, 2026, opening the Osanbashi quay to about 90 shops, a dog park, and a display of fire and police vehicles.
After touring a special exhibition of Picasso, Miró, and Barceló ceramics with a curator, participants at Yokumoku Museum in Minami Aoyama paint their own designs on unglazed plates.
From November 11 to 19, 2026, Co・Lab-TOKYO- inside Tokyo Tower hosts a collaboration event featuring a stamp rally ticket set with Main Deck admission, limited goods, and a trial play event.
A collaboration event marking the 100th anniversary of the original debut of Winnie the Pooh with professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu will be held at JR Nagoya Takashimaya from November 18 to 29, 2026, with more than 100 collaboration items and an exhibition of the original costume Hanyu wore.
From October 23 to November 26, 2026, Akachan Honpo stores nationwide and its online shop hold the Snoopy Fair, featuring items with Snoopy and his friends from the PEANUTS comic, from clothing and toys to maternity goods.
A pop-up store selling original cookie tins made in collaboration with popular picture books, including The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Gaspard and Lisa, is open at Atre Omori from October 26 (Mon) to November 5 (Thu), 2026.
Konica Minolta Planetaria TOKYO in Yurakucho will host the immersive wellness event AWAKEME 〜MOVE INTO YOURSELF〜 on Tuesday, November 24, 2026, combining mindfulness yoga and crystal bowl sound healing under the planetarium's starry sky, for ¥8,000 (tax included, drink included).
BEAMS PARK on February 6, 2027 will bring four areas to Yoyogi National Stadium. They are the BE FES music festival (¥14,000), the UNION TABLE food project, the BEAMS FLEA MARKET and the GRAND ARCH Mölkky finals. Lottery presale for BE FES tickets runs from October 30 to November 4, 2026.
Benromach Distillery of Speyside, Scotland will have booth No. 20 at Whisky Festival 2026 in Tokyo at Tokyo International Forum on November 6 and 7, 2026, offering tastings from the 10 Year Old to the 25 Year Old and a limited bottle sale of the new 12 Year Old.
On Sunday, November 1, 2026, the 2nd Beyond Gluten-Free Fes will be held at Hisaya-odori Park in Nagoya. Forty-nine vendors from across Japan will sell food made without wheat, barley, rye, or oats, and admission is free, rain or shine.
Venue ticket details have been announced for Capcom Cup 13 and the Street Fighter League: World Championship 2026, the Street Fighter 6 tournaments held March 10 to 14, 2027 at Ryogoku Kokugikan. First-come, first-served sales begin November 9 at 7:00 PM on Lawson Ticket and AXS, with prices starting at ¥2,000 (tax included) plus fees.
The Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel (セルリアンタワー東急ホテル) in Shibuya will hold its New Year Events 2027 on Friday, January 1 and Saturday, January 2, 2027, featuring a lion dance, the new kabuki dance Renjishi, Noh and rakugo performances, and rickshaw rides.
From November 13 to December 25, 2026, Chunichi Building in Sakae, Nagoya, holds its Christmas promotion with a giant crescent moon object and Wish Tree on B1, rooftop illumination and a Moon Bench photo spot on 7F, a self-guided fortune-telling rally, a wreath workshop, a school concert, and an Instagram campaign.
A Cobra pop-up store, COBRA POP UP STORE - Memory of Buichi Terasawa - in Sendai, runs from November 15 to December 31, 2026 at TSUTAYA Sendai Ekimae Store, with original T-shirts, acrylic goods, stickers, and a purchase bonus.
The Cowboy Bebop experiential art gallery event "AFTER BLUES" will run from November 14 to 29, 2026, at the art hotel BnA_WALL in Nihonbashi, Tokyo, displaying and selling 12 wall art works by six artists, with free admission.
From Friday, November 13 to Sunday, December 13, 2026, Wendy's First Kitchen and First Kitchen will hold a Danganronpa Series collaboration campaign with Lime Chili flavored potato, a limited A4 clear file set at ¥880 (tax included), and exclusive menu items and goods at five flagship stores.
Disney Store will release the DISNEY CHRISTMAS 2026 and DISNEY FROZEN CHRISTMAS 2026 collections from November 6, with early sales from November 3 at select stores and online. Christmas ornaments, special delivery boxes, in-store decorations, and a wrapped bus are also planned.
From November 12 to December 25, 2026, DiverCity Tokyo Plaza in Odaiba, Tokyo is decorated in an apple theme for Christmas in a large-scale collaboration with Aomori Prefecture, featuring a giant apple Christmas tree about 4 m tall, apple-covered tables and elevators, and a prize-guaranteed "Aomori Apple Gacha" on four days in December.
Expo'70 Commemorative Park holds its Autumn Leaves Festival from November 7 to 29, 2026, with a special opening of tea rooms in the Japanese Garden, matcha and wagashi service, a park taxi tour, an autumn bonsai exhibition, and morning yoga.
Felissimo's Oterabu (おてらぶ) has created limited collaboration goods for the Daitokuji special exhibition at Heiseikan, Tokyo National Museum in Ueno Park, running from October 14 to December 6, 2026, and sold only at the exhibition's special shop.
Cafe Lish in Jimbocho, Tokyo, will hold a limited-time collaboration cafe based on the monthly shojo manga magazine flowers (月刊flowers) from November 5, 2026 to January 29, 2027, serving 9 limited food, dessert and drink items, each with an exclusive novelty.
Tokiwaso-dori Showa Retro-kan (トキワ荘通り昭和レトロ館) in Toshima, Tokyo will hold the Gekiga & Kawaii Manga Exhibition (Gekiga & Kawaii マンガ展 昭和マンガのマイルストーン) from Friday, November 27, 2026 to Sunday, June 27, 2027 (Period 1), tracing how Showa-era manga evolved through reproduced original art and commentary, with a town-walking rally starting November 7.
GODZILLA SHOP in AmiAmi runs at AmiAmi Akihabara Radio Kaikan Store from October 31 to November 15, 2026, with Godzilla merchandise including AmiAmi-exclusive items, photo spots, 3D displays, a postcard giveaway with purchase, and a signing session by Shinji Nishikawa on November 22.
GOOD NATURE STATION in Kyoto will hold its holiday season event Holiday with you 2026 from November 21, 2026 to January 11, 2027, with a tree and lantern lighting ceremony, two markets, workshops and seasonal food and gifts.
Grand Hyatt Fukuoka in Hakata-ku is serving limited-time Christmas menus, including a holiday afternoon tea from November 1, a Christmas dinner buffet from December 19 to 22, a Christmas dinner course from December 23 to 26, and two original Christmas cocktails in December.
Guests who stay on Saturday, December 12, 2026 with the "Staying Overnight for Monet" stay plan at Hakone Gora Karaku (箱根・強羅 佳ら久) or Hakone Ashinoko Hanaori (箱根・芦ノ湖 はなをり) can join a curator-guided tour of the Pola Museum of Art before it opens to the public, starting at 8:30 AM on Sunday, December 13.
A limited-time pop-up store for Happy Kanako’s Killer Life runs at TO POP-UP Shibuya Sakura Stage from October 30 to November 9, 2026, with exclusive goods featuring newly drawn illustrations and a display of costumes worn by the drama cast. Admission is free.
Ibaraki Prefecture will hold the Let's Eat Ibaraki Harvest Festival 2026 (茨城をたべよう収穫祭) at the Central Plaza of Komazawa Olympic Park in Tokyo from Saturday, November 21 to Monday, November 23, 2026, with 24 local eateries, a market, and a drinks alley. Admission is free.
Okawachiyama in Imari, Saga, holds Imari Candle Christmas 2026 with a giant Santa Claus and chimney candles on display from December 1 to 25, plus a special event on December 12 and 13 featuring the Akari Festival lanterns, kiln projects, and live performances by C.O.S.A., DJ SHOTA, Shuto, and more.
The 119th Kasama Chrysanthemum Festival, held since 1908 in Kasama, Ibaraki Prefecture, runs from October 24 to November 23, 2026, with displays at Kasama Inari Shrine, a new paid area at Kasama Rekishi Koryukan Izutsuya, limited-edition goshuin, and a night festival.
The pop-up shop "KAWAISOUNI! Gira Gira Circus Troupe in VILLAGE VANGUARD" runs from November 26 to 30, 2026 at AEON LakeTown mori in Saitama and from December 3 to 8 at LaLaport EXPOCITY in Osaka, with games, workshops, photo spots, and an in-mall rally.
The "Kimura Ihei Photography Award 50th Anniversary Photo Exhibition" runs from October 31 to November 23 at the Tokyo Photographic Art Museum in Ebisu. Award-winning and representative works by past winners are on display, and general admission is ¥1,200.
KITTE Nagoya in JP Tower Nagoya holds its 10th-anniversary Christmas event "Joy forward Christmas" from November 11 to December 25, 2026, with a butterfly drone show around an 8 m tree, a Creema handmade Christmas market, and free concerts.
KITTE Osaka, directly connected to JR Osaka Station, will hold "Merry go Christmas" from November 18 to December 25, 2026, featuring a tree about 5 m tall surrounded by wooden karakuri toys, projection mapping on the former post office building, free music live shows and a game with shopping vouchers of up to ¥5,000 as prizes.
The 32nd Kobe Luminarie will run for 10 days from Friday, January 29 to Sunday, February 7, 2027, at Meriken Park, Higashi Yuenchi Park, and the Former Foreign Settlement in Kobe. Its theme is "Un porto. Mille luci. Mille armonie." (港に灯る、千のしらべ).
An exhibition marking the 70th anniversary of the monthly picture book Kodomo no Tomo (Children's Companion) runs from December 29, 2026 to January 18, 2027 at Matsuya Ginza 8F Event Square, with original artwork, photo spots, and commemorative goods. The lottery advance sale starts November 5.
KOUGEI EXPO in KANAGAWA runs from November 7 to 9, 2026, with a collaboration gallery pairing Kanagawa's traditional crafts with Touken Ranbu ONLINE. Collab crafts are sold by online lottery, and souvenir goods such as wood postcards and can badges go on pre-order online after the event.
On November 7 and 8, 2026, Kameido Clock in Koto, Tokyo, hosts the Kumamon School Festival, a free event with student IDs, an academic test, a stamp rally, Kumamoto food collaborations, and a special stage with Kumamon and Gunma-chan.
Louis Vuitton Shibuya Men's Store (ルイ·ヴィトン 渋谷メンズ店) will hold its 2026 holiday installation from Saturday, November 7 to Thursday, December 31, featuring store-exclusive items, an advance-sale bag, and a free Shibuya-themed engraving service.
A TV anime Lycoris Recoil POP UP SHOP in Marui runs at Shinjuku Marui Men from November 14 to 23, 2026 and at Machida Modi from December 4 to 13, 2026, with newly drawn Poncho Style goods on pre-sale and a no-blank purchase lottery.
From November 4 to 10, 2026, the 5th floor of Isetan Shinjuku's Main Building hosts a Marimekko holiday pop-up featuring the forest animals Kurre the squirrel and Ketunmarja the fox and berries, with a lineup of pop-up exclusive items.
MASCODE RUNWAY / BACKSTAGE, a free pop-up by the mask and eyeliner brand MASCODE, takes place at Shibuya Cast Space on November 22 and 23, 2026, with makeup matched to the mask color you choose, a photo booth, and visit bonuses.
From November 11 to December 25, 2026, Midland Square in Nagoya holds MIDLAND CHRISTMAS 2026 under the theme "Glowing Prelude," with an opening event featuring BONNIE PINK and Louis Poulsen, the Käthe Wohlfahrt Christmas market, and winter illumination running through February 28, 2027.
A pop-up shop for Minigram from MILGRAM opens at AMNIBUS STORE -green- in Shibuya MODI from November 20 to December 8, 2026, with advance sales of new Garden-themed goods and purchase bonuses.
On Saturday, November 14, 2026, the free Feel Miyazaki Autumn Festival (みやざきを感じる秋まつり) will be held at COREDO Muromachi Terrace in Nihonbashi, Tokyo, with Miyazaki's myths, local food and activities as its themes.
From October 31 to December 25, 2026, Moominvalley Park in Hanno, Saitama holds "Moominvalley Christmas 2026" with a snow mountain for sledding and snow play, the "White Terrace of Snow and Light," winter illuminations, lake fireworks, and two Christmas shows, including one featuring The Ancestor.
The 15th Namba Hikari Tabi (なんば光旅) runs from Friday, November 13, 2026 to Sunday, February 14, 2027, daily from 5:00 PM to 12:00 AM. Viewing is free, and Tsutenkaku Tower joins the illumination for the first time this year.
Starting November 1, 2026, the NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobi-Zato attraction at Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island celebrates the birthdays of Sasori, Jiraiya, Rock Lee and Sai, with limited-edition Shinobi-Zato Birthday Cards handed out to visitors.
A food festival with about 30 local-gourmet vendors from across Japan serving nabe, oden, grilled skewers and more will be held for the first time in Kanazawa at the Ishikawa Industrial Exhibition Hall from November 21 to 23, 2026, with free admission.
From November 21, 2026 to February 28, 2027, the Godzilla Interception Operation attraction at Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island holds a free "Junior Squad Member Exam" for children who cannot ride the zipline. Kids who clear the missions receive an exclusive Junior Squad Member ID.
Ahead of its spring 2027 opening, the Kyoto select shop Niroku (にーろく) will hold POP-UP events on November 11, 14, and 22, 2026, at Okazaki Park and in front of two Yojiya stores, with items from Kyoto makers on sale and gelato tastings.
Obitsu Seisakusho (オビツ製作所) will release the commemorative model doll "Yaesaka Shino Yokohama Nostalgia." on November 1, 2026, alongside new Kewpie doll items at its 60th anniversary exhibition "Marutto Obitsu Seisakusho" at the Yokohama Doll Museum, running through January 31, 2027.
A goshuin-style stamp machine for making original stamps joins the experience event Obungu Hiroba at Kintetsu Yokkaichi in Mie from November 3, 2026. The event runs from October 31 to November 8, 2026.
From November 1 to 30, 2026, Okazaki Rakunoyu (大庭園露天風呂 おかざき楽の湯) in Aichi will collaborate with the Great Ieyasu-kō "Aoi" Busho-tai (グレート家康公「葵」武将隊), featuring a red Ii Naomasa bath, a golden Tokugawa Ieyasu salt sauna, and limited-time Sengoku warlord mazemen dishes.
Oita Prefecture's limited-time antenna shop "Onsen-ken Oita Fair" runs from November 1 to 30, 2026 at Giftpad space on the 2nd floor of KITTE Osaka, with weekend events including a kabosu fair, a sake tasting day, and a dried shiitake grab event.
From November 11 to 16, 2026, Osaka Takashimaya hosts the "Great Gold Exhibition" (大黄金展) on its 7th floor, featuring a pure gold Gholdengo from Pokémon priced at ¥1,540,000 and life-size gold leaf statues of Gholdengo and Pikachu.
KidZania Tokyo, KidZania Koshien, and KidZania Fukuoka will hold a Christmas edition of Otona no KidZania for guests aged 16 and over in December 2026, with special programs such as a Santa hat gift, photo props, and can badge making.
From December 5, 2026 to January 31, 2027, Paramita Museum (パラミタミュージアム) in Komono, Mie will hold the exhibition "Ukiyo-e Woodblock Prints in a New Era" (浮世絵木版画の新時代), featuring rare first-printing shin-hanga by Shozaburo Watanabe, including works by Ito Shinsui and Kawase Hasui.
French artist Philippe Weisbecker presents new works featuring trucks, inner tubes, plants and greenhouses at GALLERY CLASKA in Gaienmae, Tokyo, from November 14 to December 6, 2026.
From November 23 to December 27, 2026, MoN Takanawa presents the world premiere of PLASTIKMAN | POLYPHONIC FERMENTATION, a free installation by Richie Hawtin and Ali Demirel built from sounds and footage recorded at Japanese sake breweries, along with a one-night live performance and a special sake program on November 23.
A Pokémon Card Store will open at PARCOFACTORY on the 3rd floor of Shizuoka PARCO from Friday, November 13 to Sunday, November 29, 2026, selling Pokémon Card Game and Pokémon Center original products and hosting free Pokémon Card Game classes.
The Rilakkuma × Haikyu!! collaboration adds 21 hanging plush toys wearing the uniforms of five Haikyu!! high schools. POP UP STOREs open in Tokyo and Osaka on November 20, 2026, and in Sapporo, Kyoto, and Hiroshima on December 18, with a random postcard bonus and overseas sales also planned.
The 37th Ryujin Gorge Autumn Leaves Festival (第37回竜神峡紅葉まつり) runs from November 1 to 30, 2026 at Ryujin Suspension Bridge, with an Instagram photo campaign, a stamp rally, a local products market, and stage events.
Kyoto Seishu Netsuke Art Museum (清宗根付館) presents its November "Autumn Masterpieces" (「秋の名品」) exhibition, featuring new works by contemporary netsuke artists, including Grand Prix winners of the Golden Netsuke Awards.
SKINNYDIP LONDON's new Toy Story collection of iPhone cases and beaded phone straps, spotlighting the series' supporting characters, goes on sale first at a pop-up store in LUCUA 1100, Osaka, from November 6 to 12, 2026.
The art event "SNOOPY ARTURAL," which combines Peanuts comics with nature and environmental art, will tour major cities across Japan from April 2027, starting with an exhibition at Nihonbashi Takashimaya in Tokyo from April 28 to May 10, 2027. Field art in parks and rural fields will also be presented.
A limited-time pop-up shop for the anime The Space Sagittarius runs from December 1, 2026 to January 3, 2027 at Shosen Grande in Jimbocho, Shosen Book Tower in Akihabara and Horindo Shoten Takadanobaba, selling new original goods made from scene stills including rare pilot version images.
The Sumo Show HIRAKUZA in HAKUBA, an interactive 60-minute sumo show presented in English, will be held at Kyowa Wing Hakuba from January 16 to 22, 2027, with tickets at ¥8,800 (tax included) on sale from 10:00 AM on November 2, 2026.
Prizes featuring characters from the language-learning app Duolingo are coming to amusement facilities across Japan from January 2027, with a preview and a Duo greeting at AMUSEMENT EXPO 2026 on November 7.
Tarepanda appears as a greeting character for the first time in the world, starting with a free debut event at Fuji-Q Highland's San-X Paradise on Saturday, November 14, 2026, before joining the greeting photo studio MEMORY STUDIO from December 12.
From November 13 to 29, 2026, Amiami Ikebukuro Mini Fair Goods Store hosts a POP UP SHOP for the TV anime "A Terrified Teacher at Ghoul School!," with new goods using newly drawn Decora Style illustrations, a life-size panel display, and a random clear bookmark with every ¥2,000 purchase.
The Thomas & Friends pop-up store SODOR MARKET (ソドーマーケット) runs from November 27, 2026 to January 3, 2027 at magmabooks in Toranomon, Tokyo, with Overwork Thomas goods, panel displays and a photo spot. Admission is free.
Tokyo Comic Con 2026 runs December 11 to 13 at Makuhari Messe, with an anime song live show each day featuring Isao Sasaki and Akira Kushida, Noriko Hidaka’s Voice Actors talk stages with guests including voice actors from "Ranma ½", and the official COMIC CON LOTTERY returning for the 10th anniversary.
A POP UP SHOP for the TV anime Tokyo Ghoul will be held at Don Quijote Akihabara Store from December 4 to December 27, 2026, with original merchandise and features that let fans enjoy the world of the series.
From November 13 to December 25, 2026, the Wonder Christmas Marche at Umeda Sky Building offers hot food, handmade goods, and photo spots, with a symbol tree about 25 m tall, while the 40F Kuchu Teien Observatory adds a ¥1,500 limited parfait and a winter-only heart lock. Set tickets are scheduled to go on sale November 2.
From October 30 to November 11, 2026, a limited-time VT COSMETICS pop-up at THE HYUNDAI OMOTESANDO in Tokyu Plaza Omotesando "Omokado" will let visitors try the brand's popular skincare lines, with a purchase-based scoop event and an X post reward.
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter will offer Christmas-themed limited menus and a candlelit "Night Tour" on select December dates during its "Magical Winter" event, which runs from November 13, 2026 to January 11, 2027.
The international breaking competition Tokyu Fudosan Holdings WDSF Breaking for Gold World Series 2027 Kurume will take place on January 16 and 17, 2027, at Kurume City Plaza Rokkakudo Hiroba in Kurume, Fukuoka, with advance ticket sales starting on November 1.
World Climbing Nations Grand Finale Fukuoka 2026, the season finale of an international sport climbing competition, will be held from November 5 to 8, 2026, at Chikuho Ryokuchi Park in Iizuka, Fukuoka, with spectator tickets now on sale.
Yokohama Bay Quarter, the shopping mall at Yokohama Station's East Exit, is holding the Christmas illumination event "20th Anniversary Sapphire Blue Christmas" from November 18 to December 25, 2026. In collaboration with MOTHERHOUSE, an 8-meter real tree inspired by Sri Lankan blue sapphires takes center stage, joined by a music-synced lighting show, a stamp rally and Santa Claus greetings.
From Wednesday, November 11, 2026, to Monday, January 11, 2027 (national holiday), Yokohama Landmark Tower (Landmark Plaza) and MARK IS Minatomirai host a winter holiday event joining DRAGON QUEST and FINAL FANTASY, with a holiday tree, a giant Slime and Chocobo object, workshops, a Christmas market, a collaboration cafe, and more.
The third general ticket sale (first come, first served) for the Saga performances of Yuzuru Hanyu "REALIVE" an ICE STORY project, held on November 28 and 29, 2026 at SAGA Arena, starts at 6:00 PM on Saturday, October 31, and new merchandise featuring the character "0" has also been announced.
The ZEKKEI Fireworks 'Mt.Fuji' 2027 – Fugaku Sakura Glow takes place on April 17, 2027, at a special venue at Fujiten Resort on Mt. Fuji's 1st station in Narusawa Village, Yamanashi. The advance lottery for viewing seats runs from 12:00 PM on October 31, 2026.
Ramen AFURI (らーめん AFURI) and ZUND-BAR are running a limited-time shop at the Shimosha Sanshuden of Oyama Afuri Shrine in Isehara, Kanagawa, from October 31, 2026, serving five kinds of ramen including the signature Yuzu Shio Ramen during the autumn leaves season.
Akarenga Wine Garden 2026, a two-day event to taste and learn about Hokkaido wine, will be held for the first time at the Former Hokkaido Government Office Building (Akarenga) in Sapporo on November 21 and 22, 2026.
A collaboration campaign between Arknights: Endfield and ROUND1 runs nationwide from November 10, 2026 to February 10, 2027, featuring collaboration menus and packs, crane game prizes, an AR stamp rally, themed rooms, and original goods.
ART AQUARIUM MUSEUM GINZA is holding three autumn events, a gelato-set ticket with FLOR, a photography workshop called PICTURE-RIUM and a fall leaves immersion experience, in what will be its last autumn in Ginza.
Ayumi Okita, who paints with urushi lacquer as a medium, presents the solo exhibition "What Carries" at GALLERY ROOM・A from November 21 to December 20, 2026.
café&books bibliothèque and its sister shop PANCAKE & books bibliothèque are holding a Christmas fair from November 5 to December 25, 2026, featuring a whole pear pancake that changes by month, a strawberry pancake styled as a whole cake, Christmas tree desserts, and a limited-edition Christmas tea.
From October 28, 2026 to January 4, 2027, CAFE Lab. on the first floor of Grand Front Osaka's North Building serves eight limited-time drinks, dishes, and a dessert inspired by Summer Wars and other Mamoru Hosoda films, tied to The Creative Origins of Mamoru Hosoda Exhibition.
Skincare brand CHEF de BEAUTÉ will hold its second pop-up shop at JR Kyoto Isetan from November 4 to 10, 2026, featuring a Hand Cream Tailoring Experience, an AI skin diagnosis-based Personal Skincare Experience, and the limited-quantity "Koyuki no Furoshiki" set.
From October 30 to November 8, 2026, the Chiikawa x TOKYO BANANA collaboration makes its first appearance in Okinawa at Sweets Selection in PARCO CITY, with the Banana Pudding Cake, a banana milk cookie sandwich, and tote bag and eco bag sets.
New Urban Myth Dissolution Center goods using newly drawn "Black Suit" illustrations, including Aurora Acrylic Figure Stands and a Sticker Set, will be sold at the Chugai Mining booth [Y-23] at Animate Girls Festival 2026 at Sunshine City in Ikebukuro on November 7 and 8, 2026, with online pre-orders also available.
A CITY HUNTER pop-up store with a "Shinjuku at night" concept runs from November 8 to December 6, 2026 at TSUTAYA QLuRi Kawagoe in Saitama Prefecture, with new original goods centered on apparel.
An official Five Nights at Freddy's pop-up store will run at TOKYO Solamachi from November 3 to 17, 2026, and at INFOLENS GEEK SHOP Ikebukuro Parco from January 8 to 24, 2027, with a photo spot, official goods, and purchase bonuses.
Grand Mercure Wakayama Minabe Resort & Spa will hold events open to both overnight guests and day visitors in December 2026, including a koji-making workshop on December 6, ICHIGO ICHIE live painting on December 12, a saxophone concert in the chapel on December 19, and a model train running event on December 26 and 27.
Grand Nikko Awaji is offering a winter accommodation plan from November 14, 2026 to January 16, 2027, timed with the Awaji Green Hall special exhibition and the Awaji Yumebutai illumination event.
An exhibition of setting materials and early image boards from the original anime film GROTESQQQUE runs at GALLERY X BY PARCO in Shibuya PARCO from November 6 to 16, 2026, with free admission and original merchandise.
From November 28, 2026 to January 11, 2027, The Hakone Open-Air Museum presents "atmos," a new light work series by Kyota Takahashi, shown in the roughly one hour between dusk and closing at the plaza in front of the Forest Footbath, the Symphonic Sculpture and the museum café.
From November 11 (Wed) to 16 (Mon), 2026, Hankyu Umeda Main Store holds its first "Umeda Flea Market" on the 9th floor, gathering about 70 shops with vintage items from France and around the world, plus live accordion and folk instrument performances.
Illustrator HARUNE's solo exhibition "MASHUP" runs from November 6 to December 1, 2026 at Garari Showcase (ガラリshowcase) next to Hokusai-kan (北斎館) in Obuse, Nagano, featuring 10 new analog works including homages to Hokusai's Dragon and Phoenix.
Virtual singer Hatsune Miku will make her first appearance at rockin'on presents COUNTDOWN JAPAN 26/27 supported by au, taking the stage at Makuhari Messe on December 29, 2026.
From December 5, 2026 to March 22, 2027, the Toshima City Tokiwaso Manga Museum is holding a special exhibition on manga artist Hideko Mizuno, featuring the original manuscript of the lost work that led to her debut and materials from more than 70 years of her career.
HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO in front of Nijo Castle serves a limited-time afternoon tea of Kyoto-grown strawberries and chocolate at THE GARDEN BAR from December 26, 2026 to February 28, 2027, for ¥7,800 per person.
The ninth phase of the year-long IDOLiSH7 Harmony Lounge collaboration cafe, themed around a pop and cute ice cream wagon, runs from November 2 to December 9, 2026, at Animatecafe Ikebukuro 2nd Store and Osaka Nipponbashi.
Free live performances at Yoyogi Park on December 5 and 6, 2026 will feature luvis, Salasa, Super Climbing Club, the Po, Rol3ert and Tenten Takataka. Kitaya Park joins INSPIRE TOKYO 2026 WINTER as a new satellite venue with two contemporary art pieces.
The Japanese Garden Café at Sanyoso in Izu-Nagaoka Onsen has been extended to run from November 1 to December 20, 2026, serving anmitsu or almond jelly with basil sauce inside a Registered Tangible Cultural Property overlooking the autumn garden.
A pop-up store themed on Junji Ito's horror manga Uzumaki and Gyo will run at TSUTAYA Tosa-Doro in Kochi from November 11 to December 13, 2026, selling original apparel and goods, including items featuring a newly drawn key visual.
From November 11 to 16, 2026, Shokusai Terrace on the 1st floor of Hanshin Umeda Main Store hosts Junkissa Hanshin vol. 6, gathering classic coffee shops from Osaka, Tokyo, Kyoto, and Nagano with puddings, curry, sandwiches, and cream sodas, plus original retro goods and talk shows.
From January 4 to February 28, 2027, KAI Alps in Omachi Onsenkyo, Nagano, holds Yukiguni Gangi Akari again this winter, lighting its gangi corridor and courtyard with 50 kamakura snow lanterns, with snow lantern making and irori-grilled mochi for overnight guests.
Kamakura Prince Hotel will hold a wagashi-making experience with Kamakura's creative wagashi shop "Temari" on 10 Sundays from December 20, 2026 to February 28, 2027. Participants make three nerikiri and enjoy them with matcha, for ¥6,500 per person, limited to 20 people per day.
From October 30 to November 18, 2026, Kappou BUTAI on the 29th floor of NEWoMan TAKANAWA LUFTBAUM in Minato, Tokyo serves a limited seven-dish dinner course, "MIWA-三輪-", that pairs Nara ingredients with Edomae ingredients and includes two glasses of Mimurosugi (みむろ杉) "Dio Abita", the Junmai category winner at SAKE COMPETITION 2026.
KOUGEI EXPO in KANAGAWA, one of Japan's largest events for traditional crafts, runs from November 7 to 9, 2026 at Pacifico Yokohama with free admission. It features ikebana by Senko Ikenobo, a Touken Ranbu ONLINE collaboration gallery, stage talks, craft demonstrations, and hands-on workshops.
Kyoto Century Hotel will hold the two-night "Whisky and Jazz Blending Party" on November 19 and 20, 2026, with tastings of about 20 whiskies from five makers in the lobby and a satellite venue at the main bar Essex, both set to jazz.
The Kyoto Museum of Crafts and Design in Kyoto's Sakyo Ward is holding "Tradition Meets Today
The November Grand Sumo Tournament in Kyushu will be held at Fukuoka Kokusai Center from November 8 to 22, 2026. tabiwa Travel is now selling viewing plans that combine a Chair C Seat ticket with a JR round trip and a stay at Via Inn Hakataguchi Ekimae, an official hotel of the Japan Sumo Association.
From November 21 to 23, 2026, Little World Open-Air Folk Museum in Inuyama, Aichi holds a three-day event celebrating the completion of the Shurijo Castle main hall, with daily Eisa performances, a Rimi Natsukawa special stage on November 23, a Sata Andagi giveaway, and a Modama workshop.
The second half of MAPPA EXPO 15th Anniversary opened on October 28 at YURAKUCHO MUSEUM with new displays in the Chainsaw Man Reze Arc, Attack on Titan, and Jujutsu Kaisen areas. The Fukuoka leg runs from January 30 to March 28, 2027, with a ticket lottery open from October 28.
To mark 100 years since the 1926 launch of Meiji Milk Chocolate, an exhibition runs December 23 to 30, 2026 at Tokyo International Forum, featuring historic packaging and advertisements plus original illustrations by 40 manga artists and works by 21 artists. Advance tickets go on sale October 29.
From November 1 to 10, 2026, Tokyo Metropolitan Meiji Park stages Shitaya Mannenchō Monogatari in a special red tent and presents an outdoor solo exhibition by artist はくいきしろい, with free viewing around the clock.
From October 30 to November 18, 2026, the 25th-floor private salon Club mesm at mesm Tokyo opens to non-guests for a pairing of five autumn amuse-bouches and the sake Mimurosugi Dio Abita, limited to five servings a day by reservation at ¥5,000 per person.
The Shiga Branch of the Japan Automobile Federation (JAF) is holding "Miidera Night Special Visit and Autumn Leaves Illumination" at Miidera Temple in Otsu, Shiga, on November 28 and December 5, 2026, with a special viewing of the normally closed Kondo inner sanctuary and a monk-guided walk.
The 400-meter suspension bridge Mishima Skywalk in Shizuoka is expected to see peak autumn color around mid-November 2026, with the new SKY CROSS and Kaze to Sora no Deck viewpoints, a dog run, and a sunset postcard and photo contest campaign from November 14.
The fireworks program for the April 3, 2027 event at Fuji Speedway is set around the theme RESONANCE, with five chapters by four of Japan's leading fireworks companies and a drift performance to open. Early-bird tickets at 10% off on select ticket types go on sale November 4.
On Tuesday, November 17, 2026, the Nagoya Touken Museum is holding a special viewing where participants can hold the Nihon-go Replica spear in natural light, with its blade engraver as a guest and a preview of the second half of the current special exhibition.
On December 31, 2026, NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobi-Zato at the Nijigennomori anime park on Awaji Island holds a one-night-only New Year's Eve Lantern Festival. A special photo spot lit by original lanterns appears, and visitors help create a Konoha symbol illumination from lanterns bearing their New Year wishes.
Baumkuchen specialty shop Nenrinya will hold a limited-time store at Shokusaikan Irodori Hiroba in Shizuoka Station Building Parche from October 30 to November 8, 2026, offering its signature Mount Baum and the winter-limited Mount Baum Brownie.
Nippachi Festival 2026 (ニッパチ祭) takes place on December 12, 2026 at the Kanda Myojin Cultural Exchange Hall in Tokyo, with 18 acts, a sake listening party, a glass-walled DJ floor and art inspired by the Kanda Festival.
From November 1 (Sunday) to November 3 (Tuesday, public holiday), 2026, Nyoirinji Temple (如意輪寺) in Ogori, Fukuoka lights up its grounds for "Fukoue" (楓光会), with autumn leaves, bamboo lanterns, Japanese umbrellas, and paper balloons glowing softly after dark.
From November 11 to 17, 2026, a collaboration pop-up between PEACEMINUSONE and ZO&FRIENDS takes place at Hankyu Umeda Main Store in Osaka, with 10 collaboration items and purchase novelties exclusive to the store. Entry is by advance lottery reservation on some dates and times.
An ice cream-themed collaboration cafe based on the TV anime Ranma 1/2 opens at Share CAFE in Harajuku from November 21, 2026, in Nagoya from December 5, and in Shinsaibashi from December 10, featuring newly drawn illustrations.
From November 12 to 29, 2026, the EDITION88 Flagship Shop in Gotanda, Tokyo, will hold The Rose of Versailles Print Exhibition, displaying and selling about 50 types of prints made from the illustrations in the art book The World of The Rose of Versailles.
From November 14, 2026, Sagamiko MORI MORI in Sagamihara, Kanagawa hosts a collaboration illumination area with KAWAISOUNI!, creator of Opanchu Usagi and Npochamu, plus themed attractions, food, goods, and tie-ups with Sagamiko Onsen Ururi and PICA Sagamiko.
From October 31 to December 20, 2026, Sen-oku Hakukokan in Kyoto's Higashiyama area presents a special exhibition commemorating the 100th anniversary of Sumitomo Shunsui's death, showing Japanese paintings, Western paintings, and crafts from the Sumitomo modern art collection.
On November 28, 2026, Setouchi JAM 2026, an outdoor-play festival combining music, nature, and island food, will take place at Shodoshima Auto Village YOSHIDA in Kagawa. Admission and the main experience programs are free, while some special programs are paid.
The 3rd Shodoshima Shimamichi Trail 2026 (Autumn) takes place on November 28, 2026, in the Obe district of Shodoshima, with room for 50 runners and entries open until November 15.
The National Art Center, Tokyo in Roppongi holds a large-scale exhibition tracing the careers of shojo manga creators Moto Hagio, Ryoko Yamagishi, and Waki Yamato from October 28, 2026 to February 8, 2027.
On November 22nd (Sunday), a special tour at the National Treasure Shokoji Temple in Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture, will combine a guided special visit and the temple's "Seven Wonders" with a one-day-only course meal by the restaurant Ahora Aqui.
From November 2, 2026, Starbucks Reserve Roastery Tokyo offers new holiday beverages on each floor. A stamp-layering postcard corner curated by Mamiko Suzuki follows from November 6, and an evening Apericena plan at the Arriviamo bar, which includes live music sessions supervised by BLUE NOTE TOKYO, is offered from December 1.
Takumishuku in Shizuoka City holds the Suruga Take Sensuji Zaiku exhibition "Take, Hikari." (竹、光。) from December 11, 2026 to February 8, 2027, with free admission, a special display of Shigeru Uchida's tea room "Juan," craft experiences and limited cafe menus.
Tokyo Christmas Market 2026 in Shin-Toyosu runs from November 20 to December 25, 2026, with 10 scheduled food, sweets, and drink items including a whole Bocchan pumpkin gratin, 40 cm Santa and reindeer churros, and a limited-quantity lobster tomato cream pasta.
From November 5 to December 25, 2026, the free Christmas Market in a Picture Book returns to Sky Arena at Tokyo Solamachi with 15 huts, new menu items, and a giant stollen cutting ceremony on opening day.
TOSHIMA STREET FES 2026 (TSFes 2026), the fourth edition of the street culture festival, runs from November 1 to 3, 2026 around Ikebukuro Station with street dance, DJ, rap, art, urban sports and food, mostly free to enter.
A Touhou Project collaboration cafe runs at CURE MAID CAFÉ in Akihabara from October 30 to November 15, 2026, with character-inspired food, sweets and drinks, plus one exclusive sticker for each collaboration menu item ordered, while supplies last.
Ukiyoe Immersive Art Exhibition GIFU, running from November 6, 2026 to January 11, 2027 at Gifu City Museum of History, will collaborate with the neighboring Gifu Park and Gifu Castle Rakuichi, where shops will sell ukiyo-e themed blend coffee, a set meal, incense, and more.
Limited-time programs based on two popular works by Hiromu Arakawa are scheduled to open at Universal Studios Japan in spring 2027 as part of Universal Cool Japan 2027.
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Wonder Festival 2027 [Winter] will run for two days, February 13 and 14, 2027, at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, with a new 5,000 yen 2DAYS Pass, advance tickets that come with a limited T-shirt, and date-specific 1DAY Passes, with ticket sales starting in stages from November 27, 2026.
To celebrate the opening of the Kano crab fishing season, Yamashiro Onsen holds the Yamashiro Crab Festival on November 15, 2026, with crab soup served in Kutani ware bowls (limited to the first 600 servings), a fresh crab sale, and local sake and beer.
Yokohama Bay Hotel Tokyu's all-day dining restaurant "Café Tosca" will host the strawberry dessert buffet "Sweet Journey Strawberry" on Thursdays from January 7 to April 22, 2027, with an overnight stay plan also available.
A pop-up shop marking the 25th anniversary of the original Zatch Bell! work runs at Daimaru Tokyo from October 28 to November 10, 2026, and at Daimaru Umeda from November 18 to December 8, 2026, selling goods that use original illustrations.
The castle town of Izushi marks the 54th Izushi Castle Festival with a spear-swinging daimyo procession, a children's procession, stage performances and a mochi-throwing finale, alongside the Eirakukan Kabuki "Oneri" parade.
Abeno Harukas holds its winter "Sky Illumination 2026" from November 2, 2026 to February 28, 2027. This year adds lighting on the north face of the 37th floor and a new champagne-gold illumination in the 16th-floor outdoor garden.
Ace Hotel Kyoto presents Yusuke Hanai's exhibition "Walkabout – found in Kyoto" in its 1F Lobby Gallery from November 1, 2026 to January 31, 2027, the third installment of the Artist in Residence 2026–2027 program curated by BRUTUS. Admission is free.
ArtGrace Wedding Coast Tokyo Bay in Chiba and ArtGrace Forest Geihinkan in Sendai will hold a Kids Patissier Experience on select dates in December 2026, where children in a chef's coat and hat make their own parfait, alongside Alice's Christmas Gift Afternoon Tea.
A special exhibition commemorating the 100th anniversary of Antoni Gaudí's death will run at Tokyu Plaza Shibuya from November 28, 2026 to January 27, 2027, featuring 160 works including original architectural drawings and models.
Art Fair Beppu Spring 2027 will take place at five venues in central Beppu, Oita, from January 30 to February 1, 2027, with 39 artists and artist groups from Japan and across Asia, and early-bird tickets are on sale from October 23, 2026.
From October 20 to November 1, 2026, Tokyo Garden Terrace Kioicho presents THE ART OF AUTUMN 2026, featuring a Halloween-inspired flower installation by Nicolai Bergmann made with about 350 pumpkins, along with a flower workshop, a demonstration, a signing session, and a morning Pilates event.
From October 28 to November 3, 2026, the skincare and lifestyle brand athletia holds a pop-up at Hankyu Umeda Main Store in Osaka. It features the new Eau de Parfum 10mL and holiday kits, two of which go on sale before their nationwide release on November 6.
With fewer than 50 days left in the Attack on Titan collaboration at Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island, three countdown campaigns will run from November 1 to December 13, 2026, including an Asoview-exclusive pair ticket, quote photo props, and a message panel.
BEAMS PLUS will hold BEAMS PLUS LIMITED STORE in BISHU at BISHU FES. in Ichinomiya, Aichi, on November 7 and 8, 2026, with items made from leftover Bishu fabric, an overcoat order event, limited-edition doughnuts and fashion shows.
From December 8, 2026 to March 31, 2027, BEB5 Karuizawa by Hoshino Resorts hosts "BEB Foot-Only Sauna" in the TAMARIBA courtyard, where guests can stay fully clothed, with a new arched roof, memory deco notebook making, and a spice löyly "Sa-Man".
To mark Tamagotchi's 30th anniversary, the "Big Tamagotchi Exhibition" (大たまごっち展) will be held on the 9th floor of Fukuoka Mitsukoshi in Tenjin from December 29, 2026 to January 25, 2027, with date-and-time designated tickets on certain days, a ticket bundled with original goods, and a random acrylic card for visitors.
BOTANICAL POOL CLUB (BPC), a resort hotel surrounded by about 300 plant species in Uchibo, Chiba, will run the winter-only "WINTER ESCAPE 2026" from November 6, 2026 to March 31, 2027, with more than 10 wellness experiences for day trips and overnight stays.
From November 20, 2026, 404 bookstores across Japan will hold a collaboration campaign for the game Bungo and Alchemist, with original bookmarks, a book fair, original goods, and posters of 93 literary masters.
A pop-up store selling original cookie tins made in collaboration with popular picture books, including The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Gaspard and Lisa, will be held at Maruto Toyama from October 30 (Fri) to November 8 (Sun), 2026.
canarina (カナリナ), a sweets specialty shop that pairs fruit with butter, is opening a limited-time store at Hanshin Umeda Main Store in Osaka from October 28 (Wed) to November 8 (Sun), 2026, with its Berry Tigre, a fruit-and-butter sandwich cake and sablé cookies.
From November 2 to December 31, 2026, Chen Mapo Tofu, known as the birthplace of mapo tofu, is running a limited-time collaboration with the TV anime BAKI-DOU: The Invincible Samurai, with three limited menu items at 10 branches, a random sticker from 8 designs with orders, and original acrylic key chains and towels.
Fukuoka's Christmas Advent and Nagasaki's Huis Ten Bosch are collaborating for the first time on "Kyushu Twin Stars Christmas," with limited-edition Miffy mugs, an upgraded projection mapping show, symbol trees to support Kumamoto, and discounted stay and travel plans.
A Space Adventure Cobra pop-up store, COBRA POP UP STORE -COSMIC DRIVE-, runs from November 19 to December 14, 2026 at Hakaba no Garō in Nakano Broadway and its online store, with new original goods using manga artwork.
From November 7 to December 25, 2026, Cocoon City in front of JR Saitama-Shintoshin Station holds a Christmas market under champagne-gold illumination, with a lighting event featuring Miyase Ryubi and Shimajiro events for families.
Tokyo Dome City Attractions will host a collaboration with the film Cosmic Princess Kaguya! from November 27, 2026 to January 3, 2027, featuring six themed attractions, a digital stamp rally, an AR illumination experience, and collaboration tickets with limited novelties.
Osaka Takashimaya is holding the Curious George Ukiuki Market (おさるのジョージ うきうきマーケット) from November 5 to 23, with event-exclusive goods, a purchase gift, a photo spot, and reservation-only greetings with George.
From November 14, 2026 to January 17, 2027, Civic Creative Base Tokyo (CCBT) and a plaza on Cat Street in Harajuku host a free exhibition with Montreal-based art and design studio Daily tous les jours, featuring the interactive works "Spaghetti Chorus" and "Walk Walk Dance."
DIG SHIBUYA 2027, a technology and art culture event, is planned for February 11 to 14, 2027 in Shibuya, and 12 Co-Creation Projects have been selected from 66 entries from Japan and overseas.
DJI | Hasselblad Authorized Concept Store Tokyo Omotesando, the first combined concept store of the two brands, holds its grand opening on October 31 (Sat), with a drone flight cage, medium format cameras and opening events over two days.
Two popular immersive exhibitions with a cumulative total of over 277,000 visitors, THE FEAR EXHIBITION and MEMORY CONTAMINATION EXHIBITION, will be held simultaneously in Nagoya starting Friday, January 29, 2027.
Fuji-Q Highland in Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi, hosts a three-day ramen festival from November 13 to 15, 2026, with six ramen shops from around Japan and a new ramen rally that pairs a bowl of ramen with a ride.
From October 30 to November 23, 2026, OIL by Bijutsu Techo Gallery in Shibuya PARCO presents Fumi Imamura's project "Language of Flowers," an installation where visitors choose a single-flower artwork as if giving flowers instead of words, alongside the debut of her first art book "The Warm House." Admission is free.
Furusato Nabe Grand Prix 2027 in Hibiya Park will run from January 29 to 31, 2027, at Nireno-ki Plaza, gathering regional hot pots from across Japan, with online voting by visitors to choose the year's Grand Prix and a heated tent with a DJ.
A metal canvas art exhibition and sale commemorating the conclusion of the manga Space Brothers will be held in Yokohama, Nagoya, Osaka, Fukuoka, and Tokyo from October 30 to December 7, 2026. Admission is free.
All four facilities run by Galaxy Group on the shore of Lake Biwa in Takashima, Shiga are holding a Halloween event through Monday, November 16, 2026, with Halloween decorations and illuminations, free costume and goods rentals at check-in, lantern night walks, and gifts of fingertip projection lights and glowing bracelets.
Daimaru Tokyo will hold the special exhibition Godzilla Expo: The Minus World in its 11th-floor event space from November 6 to 17, 2026, featuring over 50 production items from Godzilla Minus One and Godzilla Minus Zero.
A spring regional sumo tour, the Grand Sumo Komaki Basho, will be held at Park Arena Komaki in Aichi on Tuesday, April 6, 2027, with hair-dressing demonstrations, comical shokkiri bouts, handshake sessions with popular wrestlers, and photo opportunities.
To mark the 25th anniversary of the magazine Gundam Ace, Animate stores nationwide will hold an anniversary fair from November 7, 2026, alongside a touring Only Shop. Many new goods featuring Mobile Suit Gundam THE ORIGIN and other serialized works will be available.
Halloween photo spots with pumpkins and ghosts are on display around Uminonakamichi Seaside National Park in Fukuoka through November 15, along with a digital stamp rally, an animal photo service on October 31, and an autumn photo contest on social media.
Hananomai Shuzo (花の舞酒造) is holding its annual new sake tasting on October 31, 2026 in Hamamatsu, with free tastings at two shops in Hamamatsu and Shizuoka, and a full-course dinner with all-you-can-drink new sake in Shizuoka on November 4.
About 500,000 cosmos of three varieties have started blooming in the flower field at Harvest Hill in Sakai, Osaka. The peak is expected in early to mid-November, and a cosmos flower-picking experience is planned for October 31 and November 1.
On Wednesday, November 11, 2026, the World Heritage temple Enryaku-ji (比叡山延暦寺) on Mt. Hiei in Shiga will hold a one-day special program. It combines a tour of the Konpon Chudo (根本中堂) renovation site, a shojin kaiseki lunch, a viewing of the normally closed Daishoin (大書院), and zazen.
Hita Illuminage 2026, a winter illumination event making its Kyushu debut, runs for 93 days from October 31, 2026 to January 31, 2027 at the Sapporo Breweries Kyushu Hita Plant in Hita, Oita, with six highlight areas including a corridor tunnel and a space-themed plaza.
Starting November 7, 2026, Hokokuji Temple in Kamakura will hold special night visits in cooperation with Kamakura Park Hotel, Hotel Metropolitan Kamakura and local partners, with a lit-up bamboo grove, matcha and rakugan sweets, and a seasonal goshuin, limited to 80 guests per session.
HOSOO GALLERY in Kyoto presents "The White of Consciousness" (意識の白), a new installation by artist and asa cloth collector Shinichiro Yoshida, from November 6, 2026 to March 20, 2027. Admission is free.
From November 13, 2026, Hotel Metropolitan in Ikebukuro is decked out in Christmas decorations, including a 5-meter tree in the 1F lobby, and holds free opera "Christmas Night Concert" performances on December 19, 20, 24, and 25.
A 15th anniversary original art exhibition for the manga Hozuki's Coolheadedness will run from February 4 to 23, 2027 at WHAT CAFE in Tokyo, with tickets, including a commemorative goods ticket with a photo frame and postcard set, going on sale on November 6, 2026.
Painter Iori Nagashima presents new paintings that reframe the misalignments of repainting as positive traces, shown at GINZA ATRIUM in Ginza Tsutaya Books from November 6 to 25, 2026.
Joso Shin Hanabi 2026 X'mas – National Young Pyrotechnicians Championship takes place on Saturday, December 12, 2026, near the Kinugawa Embankment Breach Monument in Joso, Ibaraki, with about 10,000 or more fireworks, a competition among young pyrotechnicians from across Japan, and a Christmas market.
London-born homeware brand Jubilee will have a booth in PART 2 of the British Fair 2026 (英国展 2026) at JR Kyoto Isetan, running November 3 to 8, 2026, with British dog-themed tote bags, bamboo plates, and key chains.
From November 26 to December 7, 2026, the exhibition "The World of Ikebana Artist Shogo Kariyazaki in Bunka no Michi Shumokukan" (華道家 假屋崎省吾の世界展 in 文化のみち橦木館) takes place at a Nagoya City tangible cultural property in Higashi Ward, Nagoya, as the second edition of the "Challenging Historic Architecture" series, with live ikebana performances and an autograph session.
From October 30 to November 3, 2026, Namba Parks Museum in Osaka hosts a display-and-sales event on retro kissaten culture, with original goods from long-established Kansai coffee shops, takeaway menu items, workshops, talk shows and coffee classes.
Katsunuma Budo no Oka in Koshu City, Yamanashi Prefecture hosts the Katsunuma New Wine Festival on November 3, 2026, with paid tastings and sales of new wine and planned food stalls.
Fukuoka Prefecture will hold Kenzakai Marche (けんざかいマルシェ) for the first time on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (a national holiday), from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM at Elgala Passage Plaza in Tenjin, with booths from 13 municipalities in the Fukuoka, Kumamoto and Oita border areas.
Kitakata City, Fukushima Prefecture, will hold its city promotion event at two Tokyo venues in 2026, with an open stage (free admission) and collaboration menus at Tokyu Kabukicho Tower in Shinjuku on November 7 and an advance-registration tasting event (¥4,000) in Shibuya on November 8.
Nestlé Japan's Santa-shaped KitKat Holiday Santa goes on sale for the season on Monday, November 2, 2026 in four pack types from ¥648 to ¥3,348, and a limited-time KitKat Holiday Santa Cafe runs at Ueno Onshi Park from November 18 to December 25.
From October 31 to December 20, 2026, Azabudai Hills Gallery Cafe in Tokyo serves a limited-time collaboration menu with the KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS 10th anniversary exhibition "BEYOND THE STRAND," including a DEATH STRANDING-inspired seafood pizza, a raspberry cake, and lattes, plus original coasters.
Konami Arcade Games will exhibit at AMUSEMENT EXPO 2026 on November 6 and 7 at Tokyo Big Sight, and the second round of booth details covers trial play of its arcade titles, stage events such as a TREASURE ROAD DX mascot sports day and a jubeat exhibition match, and an additional AMUSEMENT MUSIC FES 2026 performer.
KOREAN Culture Fes. in TOKYO TOWER 2026 runs for four days from October 31 to November 3 in front of Tokyo Tower's main entrance, with eight food stalls, sponsor booths, and free admission.
Grand Mercure Beppu Bay Resort & Spa in Hiji, Oita, the official hotel of Sanrio Character Park Harmonyland, welcomes Kuromi for a mini stage show and photo sessions on January 1, 2027, alongside winter vacation workshops and a pairing-themed buffet.
Kyoto Takashimaya will hold Stationery Marche mini (文具マルシェmini) in its 7th-floor event hall from November 3 to 9, 2026, with 40 stationery makers, 8 of them appearing for the first time.
From October 30 to November 3, 2026, Lanvin celebrates 100 years of its men's line with the limited-time pop-up "LE PARC" at Shibuya Cast Garden, featuring a flower gift, an original tea stand, a pop-up boutique, and a lucky draw worth ¥1,000,000 in total.
LOST AND FOUND, a general store in Tomigaya, Shibuya, marks its 5th anniversary in November 2026 with the second ESSENTIAL TOOLS market of about 40 kitchen tools from October 28 and two limited-edition cup colors.
Madhappy Tokyo, the brand's flagship store in Harajuku, will hold its 1st Anniversary Event on October 30 and 31, 2026, with a Tokyo-exclusive collection, a limited anniversary drink, book curation, and custom embroidery.
Marine World Uminonakamichi in Fukuoka hosts a PAW Patrol collaboration event from November 3, 2026 to January 11, 2027, with a quiz rally, photo spots, and collaboration food, drinks, and goods. Electronic tickets are now on sale on Asoview!
Matchami Lab, a flavored matcha brand from Singapore-based Matchami Global, is opening its first-ever POP UP STORE at Zero Base Omotesando in Tokyo from November 6 to 8, 2026, with seven kinds of matcha lattes and baked goods developed for the event.
From November 13 to December 25, 2026, Maxell Aqua Park Shinagawa will hold "LittleTwinStars AQUARIUM," a winter event with Sanrio's Little Twin Stars featuring blue and pink themed tank displays and a special version of the dolphin performance.
From December 26, 2026 to January 17, 2027, Mercure Kyoto Miyazu Resort & Spa in Miyazu, Kyoto offers a red snow crab and beef steak dinner buffet, a lion dance, first calligraphy, traditional New Year games, and a kite-making workshop.
From November 20 to December 4, 2026, GALLERY X BY PARCO in Shibuya PARCO will hold the Minetaro Mochizuki Exhibition "Graphism," featuring original artwork from three of his manga series and a key visual by Sukeshin.
The MoonSwatch Tour, a touring showcase of Swatch's Bioceramic MoonSwatch collection, comes to Kohrinbo Daiwa in Kanazawa, Ishikawa, for four days only, from October 31 (Sat) to November 3 (Tue).
A collaboration cafe based on the TV anime Moriarty the Patriot opens at Share CAFE in Yurakucho, Tokyo, on November 19, 2026, and in Nagoya on November 21, 2026, with five characters, collaboration menu items, and watercolor-style original goods.
From November 6 to 12, 2026, URBAN RESEARCH KYOTO hosts a special exhibition and pop-up that brings together London-based silkscreen artist Kate Gibb and the Japanese bag brand Morphée, featuring original silkscreen works, limited-edition collaboration bags and graphic apparel.
Mother Farm in Futtsu City, Chiba Prefecture will hold its 15th winter illumination, "Mother Farm Illumination," from October 31, 2026 to February 28, 2027, with sheep-themed lights, views of Tokyo Bay from about 300 meters above sea level, night bungee jumping, and illumination-only dishes.
Mr. CHEESECAKE YOUR CITY, the traveling cheesecake pop-up, is opening at five locations across Japan from November 2026 — Entetsu Department Store, Sendai Mitsukoshi, AMU Plaza Nagasaki, Daimaru Kobe, and Odakyu Department Store Machida — featuring a pop-up-exclusive Strawberry flavor.
A one-night, two-day stay tour at Lake Saiko at the foot of Mt. Fuji will be held on December 19–20, 2026, with a trek through Aokigahara Forest and lava caves, an afternoon activity of your choice, and lake kayaking. Applications are open for 10 monitor participants.
From November 6 to 30, 2026, visitors to NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobi-Zato at Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island can vote for the past Special Missions they most want back. The top mission in each of three themes returns for a limited time from December 24, 2026 to February 28, 2027.
Nutella, the hazelnut spread born in Italy, will have a booth at Pan Marche (パンマルシェ) at Oasis 21 (オアシス21) in Nagoya on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (a national holiday), from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with arranged bread tastings and Nutella products on sale.
On November 22, 2026, Ocean Spa Fuua in Atami will host a special aufguss event with heat master オジ・マービック, offering four sessions of about 20 minutes each at its Löyly Camp (ロウリュキャンプ), included with admission.
At the Fujisawa store of Okamedo (お亀堂) in Toyohashi, Aichi, the 60-minute all-you-can-eat "Anmitsu Bar® Apple Fair" runs for 14 days from October 26 to November 8, 2026, featuring apple toppings and a renewed apple pie.
Japan's longest-running international orchid show returns for its 39th edition from January 23 to 31, 2027, with orchids from Japan and overseas, orchid-decorated photo spots and hands-on experiences.
Kego Park in downtown Fukuoka hosts the One Person, One Flower Halloween Fest 2026 from October 28 to November 1, with a community-built flower park, a citizens' flowerbed contest, and a three-day FLOWER MARKET.
On December 12 and 13, 2026, One Suite THE GRAND on Kouri Island will hold "One Plate of Okinawa" (一皿の沖縄。), a collaboration dinner limited to 8 guests per night at La BOMBANCE Kouri Island, featuring Okinawan ingredients, locally made tableware and Nakijin Winery wine.
Free projection mapping, the core content of OSAKA光のルネサンス 2026, lights up the east facade of Osaka City Central Public Hall from December 11 to 25, 2026.
From November 7, 2026 to January 17, 2027, Osaka Science Museum (大阪市立科学館) presents the special exhibition "Viewpoint Science" (カガクノミカタ), based on the NHK E-Tele science program, with hands-on viewpoints for finding wonder in the objects around us.
The bread festival Pan no Fes marks its 5th anniversary at Mitsui Outlet Park Tama Minamiosawa from October 31 to November 3, 2026, with 17 bakeries from across Japan, venue-exclusive breads and a limited-quantity blueberry bread from Bakery Penny Lane.
From October 30 to November 7, 2026, the Paola Lenti Tokyo Showroom in Azabudai, Minato-ku, hosts the special exhibition "WOVEN LANDSCAPES," a collaboration with Kawashima Selkon where Italian design meets Japanese textile culture, as part of DESIGNART TOKYO 2026.
A pop-up store selling original cookie tins inspired by popular picture books is running at Shamine Matsue for 10 days, from October 26 to November 4, 2026.
PLAY! PARK ERIC CARLE in Futako-Tamagawa, Tokyo, marks its fifth anniversary on November 12, 2026, with a public art-making event led by cardboard artist Tomotatsu Gima, a new photo spot, and workshops themed on the five senses.
From December 1 to 25, 2026, Risonare Yatsugatake in Yamanashi holds "Wine Resort Christmas 2026" on Piment Street, featuring trees made of 12,000 Yamanashi wine bottles, a first-ever Christmas market with wine-themed craft workshops, and a Christmas-only strawberry parfait made with white wine.
SIKI Garden at ROKKO Forest Sound Museum on Mount Rokko will hold its Winter Season from December 1, 2026 to February 28, 2027, with a Winter Garden, outdoor art, touchable sound exhibits, and limited-time kotatsu relaxation spots.
Taito-exclusive prizes in the Sanrio Characters Velvety Night design arrive at Taito Stations nationwide and TAITO ONLINE CRANE on November 14, alongside an X follow-and-repost giveaway and a Taito Station app stamp rally running through December 6.
Sapporo International Art Festival 2027 (SIAF2027), themed PLANET SNOW, runs from January 16 to February 21, 2027 across 11 venues in Sapporo. The lineup of 34 artists and 9 partners and the night programs have been announced, and advance tickets for Sapporo Civic Gallery go on sale on October 27.
From December 19 to 25, 2026, Sendai Royal Park Hotel offers Christmas-limited stay plans with Santa's present delivery or a French or Chinese dinner course, plus a Christmas afternoon tea, piano concerts on December 24 and 25, and private-room family Christmas parties.
Sera Kogen Candle Night at Sora no Hanabatake Sera Kogen Hana no Mori in Sera, Hiroshima, opens on October 31, 2026 and runs through December 20 on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays. Surprise bouquets and photo sessions with photographers are also offered.
Creative Space 8/ on the 8th floor of Shibuya Hikarie lines up November 2026 events across 8/COURT, 8/CUBE, Bunkamura Gallery 8/ and d47 MUSEUM, including photo, painting and sculpture exhibitions and a dyeing workshop.
The 7th Shinshinotsu Tento (Lantern) Festival moves to a reservation-based format on eight weekend days in February 2027, with four time slots a day for launching traditional fire-lit lanterns about 45 minutes by car from Sapporo.
Shiroi Koibito Park will hold its winter event "Animals' White Christmas" from November 1 to December 25, 2026, with animal-themed original sweets, a Christmas-topping workshop, and appearances by Santa from Finland.
Iinuma Honke in Shisui Town, Chiba, hosts the "Shisui New Sake Festival 2026" on Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Three neighboring breweries present their new sake, alongside a food area, a stage with Tsugaru shamisen, wadaiko and wind band performances, a lawn free space, and free brewery tours.
A pop-up store marking the 100th anniversary of the original Winnie the Pooh debut, in collaboration with professional figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu, will be held at Kyoto Takashimaya from November 3 to 15, 2026, with about 100 types of items and an exhibition of the costume Hanyu wore in the key visual.
From November 8 to December 6, 2026, SHUTL, an art space in Tsukiji, Tokyo, will hold a free installation exhibition by the art unit HOME ECONOMICS EXPERIMENT to mark its third anniversary.
Seven-Eleven stores across Japan are rolling out 16 collaboration items inspired by the Netflix series Stranger Things from October 28, alongside a smartphone digital stamp rally running November 1 to 12.
From November 3 to 23, 2026, the international outdoor art exhibition Trolls in the Park 2026 takes place in Tokyo Metropolitan Zenpukuji Park in Suginami, where Temahima Fudosan exhibits "Chashitsu of Water," a space that reflects the water's surface on a mirrored ceiling.
Korean cosmetics brand TIRTIR is holding the experiential pop-up GLAM SUITE OF GLOW at Annex Aoyama from November 3 to 8, 2026, with a red, hotel-style venue, a stamp rally, a color bar for a new lip balm, and weekend makeup services.
The 5th TODA CLASSIC CAR CLASS REUNION (トダクラシックカー同窓会) will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at Boat Race Toda in Saitama Prefecture, with more than 100 classic cars from the 1960s to the 1990s on display, a ¥100 venue admission fee, and free parking.
On October 31, children can top their own bowl of Tokushima ramen at a free Kids Ramen Class, and on November 1, five Tokushima ramen shops gather for the Tokushima Ramen EXPO 2026. Both events take place at Shinmachigawa Waterfront Park in Tokushima City.
On November 26, 2026, Yamamoto Noh Theater presents a special Noh performance of "Hagoromo" at Tokuzen-ji, a sub-temple of Daitoku-ji in Kyoto, with explanations of Noh history, costumes, and instruments. Admission is free.
Tokyo Disney Resort will hold special New Year events from January 1 to January 11, with "New Year's Greetings" featuring Disney friends in Japanese attire, alongside "New Day, New Dreams" fireworks, New Year goods and menus, special Disney Hotels menus, and New Year design Disney Resort Line free passes.
From November 1 to 8, 2026, Tokyo Jazz Club takes over all eight floors of a former capsule hotel in Kanda-Nishikicho, combining contemporary art, music, live performances, and a bar, with 49 acts on the performance program.
On Sunday, November 8, 2026, the sun sets near the summit of Mt. Fuji around 4:30 PM, a view known as "Diamond Fuji" that can be seen from the Tembo Deck and Tembo Galleria at Tokyo Skytree, weather permitting.
Twelve shops from Toranomon Alcea Tower take part in Toranomon Hills Bar Hopping, a gourmet tour of 92 shops held from November 2 to 12, 2026, with Hopping Sets from ¥1,000 and a first-ever Fried Potato Grand Prix.
From October 31, 2026 to January 31, 2027, Towel Museum in Imabari, Ehime will hold the illumination event "SNOOPY Happiness Night" in its European Garden, with 470,000 lights, a Snoopy projection mapping show, and a free-admission opening day. The museum also plans a Snoopy Christmas dinner and a new stamp rally.
A two-person photography exhibition by Toyohiro Matsushima and Tatsuki Nakata runs from October 31 to November 8, 2026, at the art hotel BnA_WALL in Nihonbashi, Tokyo, with free admission to the regular exhibition.
Tsumagoi Resort Sainosato (つま恋リゾート彩の郷) in Kakegawa, Shizuoka will hold its Tsumagoi Illumination "Invitation to the Magic Forest" (魔法の森への招待状) from October 30, 2026 to March 28, 2027, with a witches' forest theme, a renewed Dark Night world, and set plans that combine admission with a hot spring bath, dinner buffet, or overnight stay.
Kani Factory Koragumi (かにファクトリー 甲羅組) in Tsuruga, Fukui will hold the Tsuruga Crab Festival 2026 on seven days from November 14, with free crab soup for the first 500 visitors each day and direct sales of Echizen crab and seiko crab.
Umekita Forest (うめきたの森), an urban forest in Grand Green Osaka, opens on November 20, 2026, and Hirameki no Michi (ひらめきの道) fully opens the same day. Opening events from November 20 to 23 include the first drone show around JR Osaka Station.
On November 3, 2026, Unzen Onsen in Nagasaki will host "Unzen Bunka Biyori" (雲仙文化日和), a one-day autumn event featuring local food, hata-making, crafts, music, and a free guided town walk around Unzen Jigoku.
From November 3, 2026 to January 11, 2027, Wataya Besso (和多屋別荘), a ryokan in Ureshino, Saga Prefecture, hosts the photo exhibition "URESHINO SHOT" throughout its building, with free admission and a concept room available for overnight stays.
From November 14 to 23, 2026, the digital art project VideoListening2026 presents "Luminous Field," an audiovisual installation of 55 LED displays and 16 speakers, in the basement of Kome Hyappyo Place Miraie Nagaoka in Nagaoka, Niigata. Admission is free.
Wake Ugaidani Onsen (和気鵜飼谷温泉), a town-run hot spring facility in Wake, Okayama, is celebrating its 31st anniversary. The Miakashi (燈明-みあかし-) light-up begins on November 1, alongside a new three-type nabe plan and a special offer for the third guest in a room.
The Westin Tokyo in Meguro-ku displays a 5-meter Christmas tree and miniature world landmarks in its lobby from November 7 to December 27, 2026, alongside Christmas menus at its restaurants, bars, and spa, and a food truck at Ebisu Garden Place.
Whisky Festival 2026 in Tokyo, a large-scale whisky tasting event held at Tokyo International Forum on November 6 and 7, will sell limited products bearing the event logo at the booths of eight exhibitors. All items are available in limited quantities.
WowUs, the observation facility on the 16th floor of Osaka Dojimahama Tower, will hold its winter-only terrace event WowUs SKY TERRACE from November 3 to December 26, 2026, with a special viewing plan that includes a limited-edition drink and an Instagram posting campaign.
On November 19, 2026, Chef Yannick Alléno and DASSAI will hold a one-night-only gala dinner at Imperial Hotel, Tokyo, with a talk session and an original course paired with DASSAI. Seats for the general public are limited to 20.
From November 9 to December 4, 2026, 17 restaurants across the Yaesu, Nihonbashi and Kyobashi areas near Tokyo Station will serve limited-time seaweed collaboration menus, with a digital stamp rally that gives a seaweed novelty item to the first 4,000 people who complete it.
A large-scale solo exhibition by media artist Yoichi Ochiai, built from a 2026 research project in Tottori Prefecture, will run at the Tottori Prefectural Museum of Art from April 29 to June 20, 2027.
Yokohama Vanilla, a gift sweets brand from Yokohama, will hold a limited-time pop-up store at the B1F East Exit Concourse of Lumine Est Shinjuku from October 30 to November 11, 2026, selling its Salted Vanilla Financier and Salted Vanilla Creamy Sablé.
Y's is presenting "Y's - IN REVERSE", a capsule collection themed on discharge printing, at limited-time stores opening in turn from November 4 (Wed), 2026, starting at Isetan Shinjuku and continuing to Urawa, Shizuoka, Tachikawa, Kanazawa, Kokura and Hiroshima.
Artists Nao Sano and ocave present the two-person exhibition "memento" at YUGEN Gallery FUKUOKA in Fukuoka's Daimyo district from November 21 to December 20, 2026, exploring landscape and memory through pointillist paintings and textile works. Free admission.
Marking the 10th anniversary of Yuji Nishimura's activities, Yuji Nishimura's Secret Exhibition runs from December 29, 2026 to January 25, 2027 at the Mitsukoshi Gallery in Fukuoka's Tenjin district, with more than 300 works on display.
An immersive event inspired by more than 20 works by picture book author Eric Carle, including The Very Hungry Caterpillar, runs from December 25, 2026 to March 28, 2027 at YOKOHAMA COAST, directly connected to Yokohama Station.
On December 10 and 13, 2026, HOTEL AO KANAZAWA, a two-minute walk from Kenrokuen Garden, will hold a workshop where participants make a New Year shime decoration incorporating Kaga mizuhiki, followed by a lunch of their choice.
Kaga Iryokuen, a cultural tourism facility in Yamanaka Onsen, presents Shibayuki's "Atawari" from October 21 to November 17, followed by the Yuu Uozu exhibition from November 20 to December 16, 2026, with November events including a free-admission day, Kimono Week and a concert.
The one-night Miyajima Night Market (Miyajima Yoichi) will run from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Saturday, November 21, 2026, with food booths at Miyajima Pier Square and programs around the island, alongside a special night opening of Itsukushima Shrine and autumn illuminations.
From December 1 to 25, 2026, RISONARE Nasu holds its first "Milk Christmas" for hotel guests, with a roughly 4 m Milk Bottle Tree made from local milk bottles, a warm milk and vegetable soup, a milk-flavored puffed rice snack given as a Christmas present, and a milk bottle snow globe craft.
The Hokusai Exhibition Room at Shimane Prefectural Art Museum in Matsue will show about 40 works from its collection, including The Great Wave off Kanagawa, from October 28 to November 30, 2026.
STRICT-G RUNWAY, a new project proposing everyday outfits for Gundam Series characters, debuts with its 2026 Autumn/Winter collection. Sales begin October 31, 2026, with a HiKESHi SPiRiT pop-up in Asakusa running through November 30 and Premium Bandai pre-orders opening October 30.
On November 21 (Sat), 22 (Sun), and 23 (Mon, holiday), 2026, Yokohama Symphostage hosts a free flea market with a cumulative total of more than 500 shops selling vintage clothing, antiques, crafts, and baked sweets, plus live music from 14 acts.
From November 20 to December 27, 2026, STAR COTTAGE ACHI "Hoshiai no Mori" in Achi Village, Nagano holds a free private event for overnight guests on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, with reclining chairs and a telescope for viewing the moon and planets.
The free-admission Ainu Culture Festival (Fukuoka venue) takes place on October 31, 2026 at J:COM Kitakyushu Performing Arts Center, with traditional Ainu dance, songs, a keynote lecture, oral literature, a wood carving demonstration and a tree bark strap workshop.
Tokyo Art Beat's first flea market takes place on Sunday, December 6, 2026 at New Gallery in Jimbocho, Tokyo, with sellers from the art world offering ZINEs, used books, goods and secondhand clothing.
Ashikaga Flower Park in Tochigi is holding a Dragon Quest goods sales event from October 17, 2026 to February 14, 2027, centered on the Slime Multi Pot, with new gold and silver versions and a restocked park model.
From October 31 to December 27, 2026, ASICS is running two full-size pickleball courts in the roofed galleria of Tokyo Building TOKIA in Marunouchi, open from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM with paddle and shoe rentals on site.
The first TV Anime Blue Box Exhibition, "Each Time You Open It, You Fall in Love," will run from January 29 to February 14, 2027 on the 6th floor of Shinjuku Marui Annex in Tokyo, with advance tickets planned to go on sale in December.
The rescheduled Bread Thief Plaza Sapporo runs from November 23 to December 30, 2026 at Sapporo Factory Hall, with photo spots, limited goods and a crane game. Tickets go on sale October 23.
The Bunka Fashion College Culture Festival runs from November 1 to 3, 2026, with a fashion show of seven scenes and 81 pieces created by about 700 students, plus a LOVOT collaboration and an exhibition.
On November 3, 2026, Caghiya Brewery will offer craft beer at "The Commons," the free-entry culture market of the LIVE STOCK 2026 music event at La Cittadella in Kawasaki, alongside artist goods, local food and free music stages.
The Popcorn Sweater (¥15,400) returns and the new Wool Mackinaw Short Jacket (¥49,500) joins it in Eddie Bauer's collaboration with men's FUDGE and Color at Against, with a pre-sale at FUDGE WEEKEND on October 24 and 25, 2026.
The 8th Ekiben Festival runs from November 20 to 22, 2026 at the North-South Free Passage of Shin-Yamaguchi Station, with more than 40 kinds of ekiben from across Japan, five kinds of station sweets and a prize drawing.
On November 5, 2026, the first 100 customers at each of 26 participating stores along the Tokyu lines can get their first drink free as Ensen Zukan celebrates its second anniversary.
A limited-run Fallout collaboration cafe opened on October 22, 2026 at TOWER RECORDS CAFE Omotesando in Tokyo and runs through November 8, with themed food and drinks, Diamond City decor, bonus postcards and cafe-first merchandise.
Flower Miffy opens the limited-time Flower Miffy Pop-Up Marche at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse from November 6 to December 8, 2026, with Christmas wreaths, winter gift items, exclusive goods and purchase bonuses.
A free exhibition at AXIS Gallery in Roppongi, Tokyo, running from November 13 to 29, 2026, introduces projects Foster + Partners Industrial Design has worked on since its early days, with an opening party on November 12.
Gifu Light Story 2027 runs from January 30 to February 28, 2027, at Gifu Park and Shobo-ji Temple in Gifu City, with Gifu wagasa and lantern light-ups, projection mapping and the series' first cloud sea effect. Advance tickets for adults start at ¥1,100.
From October 23 to November 30, 2026, a free digital stamp rally in Odaiba lets visitors collect stamps at any three of 10 or more spots plus the GOAL spot to receive an original Godzilla Minus Zero photo frame for "Godzilla attack" photos.
A special collection of everyday wear and goods featuring GREEN×EXPO 2027 mascot Tunku Tunku and original artwork by artist kurry will be offered at BAYCREW'S FESTIVAL OSAKA 2026, held October 24 and 25, 2026 at Grand Green Osaka Umekita Park.
Hankyu Umeda Main Store holds its Christmas campaign "Warmest White Christmas" from November 18 to December 25, 2026. The 1st-floor Concourse Windows turn into giant snow globes from November 12, and the campaign also features main art by artist 村山大明 and Christmas-limited gift packages.
Starting October 26, 2026, a limited-edition digital pass valid from October 31 to March 16, 2027 bundles Seibu Line unlimited rides, bus transfers to metsä, a Moominvalley Park 1-Day Pass, a ¥1,000 coupon for Hanno City stores, and an original clip.
The first 12-day edition of the Hanshin Nordic Fair fills the 8th-floor event hall of Hanshin Umeda Main Store from November 5 to 16, 2026, with about 50 shops, weekly-rotating cinnamon rolls, Marimekko's first appearance at the fair and daily events.
From October 31 to November 10, 2026, Honkai Star Rail and the City of Yokohama hold a collaboration campaign with original card giveaways at about 230 stores, photo spots, Minatomirai Line special events and collaboration fireworks on November 15.
From December 19 to 25, 2026, three top-floor restaurants at Hotel Okura Kyoto will serve Christmas-only French cuisine, teppanyaki and a dinner buffet, while Café Lec Cour offers a seasonal sweets plate and special course from December 1 to 25.
The cosplay photo shoot event Kabucos Second (カブコスsecond) takes place at Tokyu Kabukicho Tower and Seibu-Shinjuku Station in Shinjuku from 7:00 PM on Saturday, November 21, 2026, until early morning the next day, with ticket applications open from October 27 through the Seibu Line App.
From November 1, 2026, a digital mirror offering AI fashion diagnosis and virtual try-on will be set up at Kirarina Keio Kichijoji, a shopping complex directly connected to Kichijoji Station, as a free trial experience.
Fragrance brand KITOWA releases its winter holiday collection in two waves, on October 30 and November 20, 2026, and holds a pop-up store at Isetan Shinjuku from November 18 to December 1.
Kobe Illuminage, the winter illumination event at the roadside station Kobe Fruit & Flower Park (神戸フルーツ・フラワーパーク大沢) in Kita Ward, Kobe, runs from October 23, 2026 to February 14, 2027. Its 17th edition, themed "Starlight Dream," adds a glowing Butterfly Swing, Rainbow Animals, and a Balloon Play Area.
As part of the art festival KYOTO AUTUMN ART STATION 2026, bamboo ikebana art by Ikenobo on the theme "KAGUYA" is on display at the East Plaza on the 7th floor of Kyoto Station Building from October 16 to December 6, 2026, with special tickets paired with NAKED events at Nijo Castle and Higashi Honganji.
From November 3 to December 25, 2026, Kyoto Tsutaya Books in Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto holds the Christmas fair "WONDER IS EVERYWHERE," with original illustrations, plush toys and goods shown in a series of pop-ups and exhibitions.
To mark its 1.5th anniversary, the mobile and PC game Maou Karin-chan RPG is holding the Karin Expo from October 22, 2026, with free gacha pulls, a login bonus of up to 12,000 Spirit Stones, and new Engagement Form characters Kuon, Shuri and Miku.
From October 29 to 31, 2026, WALL_alternative in Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo hosts free live performances and DJ sets by HIRAKU YAMAMOTO, A.Valley, w.a.u and reina, curated by Tribe, alongside the Shunsuke Imai exhibition.
A limited-time Miffy themed café, Miffy Hokahoka Dining, opens in Oshiage, Tokyo on October 31, 2026 and in Shinsaibashi, Osaka on November 26, serving warm winter menus, original goods, and reservation bonuses.
A dress-shaped fashion art piece inspired by Paris and the flowering dogwood of Minato City will be shown at the Hollywood Beauty Plaza in Roppongi Hills from October 31 to November 5, 2026, timed with Roppongi Art Night 2026.
Two one-night, two-day autumn model courses for Miyazaki Prefecture cover a Takachiho route of gorge, shrines and night kagura, and a Miyazaki and Nichinan route of coastal drives and local food, plus a month-long Aoshima festival in October 2026.
On November 7 and 8, 2026, families can harvest autumn vegetables such as taro and green onions at Wakuwaku Farm inside Musashino Mura in Kazo, Saitama, and cook them into imoni. Advance reservation is required.
MUU STUDIO (ムースタジオ), an apparel brand directed by creator takumu, launched on ZOZOTOWN on October 6, 2026 with a first collection of seven styles priced from ¥4,400 to ¥22,000 including tax, and a free pop-up is planned in Shibuya, Tokyo, on November 14.
A free kick-off event for Nenrinpic Chōju Tokyo 2028 (ねんりんピックChōju東京2028) takes place at Roppongi Hills on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 6:30 PM, with a 1980s-themed dance program, robot demonstrations and a disco with Papaya Suzuki.
From October 30 to November 8, 2026, Okinawa Prefecture hosts a pop-up cafe and shop at Spiral in Omotesando, Tokyo, with TIMELESS CHOCOLATE from October 30 to November 1 and rokkan COFFEE CREATORS from November 6 to 8.
ASUKA II will sail three ONE PIECE collaboration cruises between July 27 and August 3, 2027, with themed decorations, a special menu, original fireworks, and exclusive goods. Sales begin on December 2, 2026.
From October 31 to November 29, 2026, Pasand by ne Quittez pas Kanazawa will show work by artist Ryo Takahashi as a venue of the GO FOR KOGEI exhibition "APERTO," with a free talk event on November 1.
From November 4 to 9, 2026, Hankyu Umeda Main Store's 9th and 10th floors host "Peta Peta Pon Pon LAB.2026," gathering stamps, stickers and paper materials from many popular creators along with Hankyu-exclusive items and a stamp rally.
Following strong demand, Hotel New Otani Makuhari's Tea & Cocktail "The Lounge" will add a dinner buffet on November 3 and 23 to its Pompompurin collaboration sweets buffet, which runs from November 3 to December 7, 2026.
From November 6, 2026, 10 Premium Outlets nationwide light up with winter illuminations running through February 24, 2027, while the PREMIUM OUTLETS SALE from November 6 to 15 offers discounts of up to 80%.
From October 28 to 30, 2026, Basque steakhouse Casa Julián and Osaka's Kitan IN hold a three-night collaboration at KITAN HIBIKI in Hozenji, with a six-course menu and wine pairing for ¥40,000 per person.
Food delivery service Rocket Now is running a collaboration campaign with Korean fashion platform MUSINSA from October 23 to November 8, 2026, with an air lottery booth at the MUSINSA Osaka Pop-Up Store 2026 and an app-only lottery for 90% OFF coupons.
A tote bag made with apple-derived synthetic leather RINGO-TEX® and COTOH × The Rolling Stones artwork goes on sale at the LuVLEE Artwork Project in Shibuya from October 26 to November 2, 2026, priced at ¥29,700 (tax included).
From November 14 to December 13, 2026, The Ryokan Tokyo YUGAWARA in Yugawara, Kanagawa holds a seasonal event with limited-time cream sodas, a lit courtyard terrace and a maple leaf book cover workshop.
From October 30 to November 8, 2026, Sapporo Mitsukoshi hosts the "Great Gold Exhibition" (Dai Ogon-ten), featuring a pure gold Gholdengo from Pokémon priced at ¥1,540,000 and life-size gold leaf statues of Gholdengo and Pikachu on display.
Sayama City Museum in Saitama is holding its autumn special exhibition on Doue artist Shoji Ikehara from October 17 to December 6, 2026, showing his folktale illustrations and travel sketchbooks.
Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin hosts the Seizo Watase Exhibition "Heartful Autumn" on the 8th floor of its main building, with original Heart Cocktail artwork, a new print of Fukuhaku Deai Bridge, and signing sessions on November 7 and 14, 2026.
Shokz is releasing two limited-edition JoJo's Bizarre Adventure collaboration earphones on October 23, 2026, the OpenRun Pro 2 Jonathan Joestar Model and the OpenDots 2 Dio Brando Model, with in-store listening units and weekend pop-up events.
The 27th Shonan no Hoseki winter illumination runs for 90 days from December 1, 2026 to February 28, 2027, lighting up the Enoshima Samuel Cocking Garden, Enoshima Island and the Katase Beach area.
SMALL WORLDS TOKYO in Ariake is holding a collaboration event with Super Space Sheriff Gavan Infinity and Kakusei Hunter Omegahorn, with a character-hunting game, a giant photo spot and collab menu items that come with original stickers.
Snow Park Yeti at the southern foot of Mount Fuji in Susono, Shizuoka opened its 2026–2027 season on October 23, 2026, welcoming about 500 skiers and snowboarders on what the operator says is Japan's earliest outdoor ski resort opening for the 28th year in a row.
SUPER OPEN STUDIO 2026 opens 19 artist studios in the Sagamihara area to the public on selected days between November 14 and 29, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM with free admission, alongside a studio visit bus tour, a stamp rally and more.
Taiwan castella specialty shop Tairaku Tangao (台楽蛋糕) holds a limited-time pop-up at Kotsu Kaikan Marche, a one-minute walk from Yurakucho Station, on October 24 and 25, 2026, selling Premium Plain, half-and-half sets, quarter boxes and Taiwan castella pudding.
Tama Zoological Park in Hino, Tokyo, holds the 12th Tokyo Metropolitan Zoos Africa Fair on November 22 and 23, 2026, with an opening ceremony, African music and dance, country booths, a stamp rally, a bead accessory workshop and more.
A night outdoor art exhibition by teamLab will run at Hama-rikyu Gardens in Tokyo from Wednesday, November 25, to Thursday, December 24, 2026. The garden, designated a Special Place of Scenic Beauty and Special Historic Site, becomes an art space that changes with the presence of visitors. Tickets are on sale.
From November 5 to 8, 2026, TOKYO ART DOTS brings art by HERALBONY's contracted artists to four venues around Tokyo Station, Nihonbashi, Kyobashi and Ginza, with free admission, hands-on programs, a Christmas tree, an original art exhibition and a town-wide puzzle game.
From November 7, 2026 to January 31, 2027, bamboo lights glow from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM around Sumida River Walk and Ushijima Shrine, with a new illumination of the Kitajukken River and a water concert on November 7. A free bamboo light workshop is held on October 31 and November 1.
From October 24 to November 23, 2026, the A Game of Skill: "Tama Goro" attraction at Yomiuriland in Inagi, Tokyo is wrapped in Noritama colors as "Noritama Goro," with a limited-edition Noritama giveaway for the first 10,000 riders and a rice-themed booth event on November 21 to 23.
To mark the release of yumegiwatone's first album "c.o.s.", the West Coast Pilsner "yume" brewed by Teenage Brewing goes on sale in limited quantities at TOWER RECORDS BEER Shibuya on November 21, with two mini live sets that day.
On Saturday, October 31, 2026, ZEN NIGHT TOKYO at the Tokyo National Museum and Shitamachi.Halloween 2026 offer a special yokai stage, a Hyakki Yagyo Parade through Ueno Onshi Park and photos with yokai in the night garden.
ART BRIDGE, a free art area, will open at Omori Furusato no Hamabe Park in Ota City, Tokyo on November 7 and 8, 2026, featuring a giant inflatable blue cat sculpture and four art workshops.
A Christmas tree about 9 meters tall, one of the largest on Awaji Island, will be installed and lit at Awaji Highway Oasis from October 28, with a free concert event on November 21.
From November 21 to December 25, 2026, Azabudai Hills' Central Plaza hosts the Christmas Market with 19 shops selling Christmas goods and food from around the world, plus a Cartier tree, Santa greetings, and a choir performance.
A pop-up event at donut shop CYCLO DONUTS in Nagareyama, Chiba on November 7 and 8, 2026 offers three free Brompton ride programs of about 46.4 km, 24.4 km and 5.4 km, plus test rides and donuts.
Brother's immersive system ROOMDIVE was used in the Greeting Box fan-meeting experience at Hatsune Miku YOZORA PROGRAM 2026, held September 21–23 with Niigata Nippo Mediaship as the main venue. More than 7,100 people visited over the three days.
Chu-Billiken, a new Billiken born from a collaboration with Thai artist chubbynida, holds its first pop-up store in Japan at VINYL UNDERGROUND in Osaka from October 29 to November 15, 2026, with original goods, art on display, an opening reception, and a caricature event.
CIBONE in Omotesando presents "BEARERS ─ Time / Ideas / Messages / Attitudes," an exhibition of works by four artists and groups from Japan and abroad, from October 30 to November 15, 2026, with a workshop open to anyone during the run.
The mobile game Disney Sparklink Stars will be released on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, and will make its first appearance at Animate Girls Festival 2026 on November 7 and 8 with merchandise sales, displays and an original shopper giveaway, while its pre-registration campaign continues.
Starting December 3, 2026, Dragon Quest Island at Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island will hold a limited-time collaboration marking the release of Dragon Quest Monsters 4, with collab goods, collab food and a stay plan at GRAND CHARIOT 北斗七星135° also planned.
Four Seasons Hotel Osaka puts up a Christmas tree in its lobby on November 26 and offers festive afternoon tea, dinner buffets, a New Year's Eve countdown, spa treatments and gifts into early January.
From November 14 to December 25, 2026, Grandberry Park in Machida, Tokyo, turns into a Snoopy-themed Christmas park with an approximately 8-meter tree, photo spots, a paper hat giveaway, workshops, a gift market, and the SNOOPY ICE ARENA opening December 5.
The Terrace Restaurant at Hilton Narita will hold a Christmas buffet from December 19 to 25, 2026, with Christmas-limited dishes at brunch and dinner. On four days, a Christmas Special Dinner Buffet adds a Wagyu sirloin and foie gras plate, Santa Claus and reindeer visits, and table magic.
HTHREE Fitting Room, a reservation-only try-on event for the Taiwan-born hand-dyed leather shoe brand, is running in Kanda, Tokyo through November 28. Tassel loafers are scheduled to be available for fitting from October 30, and non-hand-dyed models are now on sale alongside the hand-dyed ones.
From October 30 to November 15, 2026, Re Gallery SCEARN in Omotesando hosts "Inheritance of Silence," a group exhibition of five artists from Japan and abroad working in glass, leather, wood and photography, curated by GALLERY ESCAPERS.
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.
From December 31, 2026, to January 3, 2027, HALOW, the modern Chinese brasserie at Miyako City Osaka Hommachi, serves limited-time New Year lunch menus, and a stay plan with a New Year dinner course is also available.
NAKED's JOURNALING TOUR, a self-guided day trip around Mount Hiei, said to be one of Japan's three great sacred mountains, and the Sakamoto area, runs from November 9, 2026 to January 31, 2027. Tickets start at ¥5,900.
From November to December, the Nicolai Bergmann International School of Floristry, near Omotesando Station, is holding holiday-season flower lessons on the theme "SEASON OF GLOW," including Christmas wreaths, candle arrangements, and shimenawa New Year decorations. There is no enrollment fee, and lessons can be booked one at a time.
Oimo Fes FUJICITY 2026 makes its first appearance in Fuji City from October 23 to 25, with 16 sweet potato shops from across Japan, a producers area, a bonfire marshmallow experience, and radio MCs at Fuji City Central Park.
From October 23 to November 1, 2026 (end date may vary), OMO7 Yokohama by Hoshino Resorts is holding "All-Out Baseball Support Stay," with a rooftop scoreboard and local craft beer, victory darumas, a Napolitan and tonkotsu ramen set, and baseball photo items for dogs.
A limited-time collaboration cafe based on the TV anime Onegai AiPri will open at Share CAFE in Shinjuku, Shinsaibashi, and Nagoya, with drinks modeled on the characters' drinks, original coasters, and newly drawn goods.
NAMJATOWN, the indoor theme park in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, will host a collaboration event with the TV anime "Ouran High School Host Club" from November 13, 2026, to January 11, 2027, featuring original illustrations of seven characters, original merchandise, mini-games and themed desserts and food.
Oz no Tabi EXPO 2026, an event for finding your next travel destination, takes place on October 30 and 31, 2026 at Marucube in the Marunouchi Building in Tokyo, with seven regional booths, snack sales, workshops, travel goods and free admission.
From November 3 to 13, 2026, a chocolate "Piyorin Godzilla" goes on sale at Piyorin Shop, Piyorin Shop Atelier and Piyorin Village, which is decorated in a Godzilla theme through November 17. Goods and a TOKAI STATION POINT stamp rally are also part of the collaboration.
Following strong demand, Hotel New Otani Osaka's Tea & Cocktail "SATSUKI LOUNGE" has extended its Saturday, Sunday, and holiday hours for the Pompompurin collaboration sweets buffet, which runs through November 30, 2026.
RIHGA Royal Hotel Tokyo is selling its "Happy Christmas" family stay plan for December 24 and 25, 2026, in which Santa Claus delivers a gift prepared in advance to the guest room, with a hotel goods gift for each child and a Japanese and Western breakfast buffet included.
The online mahjong game Riichi City is holding a collaboration with the TV anime Kakegurui xx from October 22 to November 20, bringing in four anime characters along with collaboration-exclusive costumes and items.
The 20th Roppongi Hills Christmas Market runs from November 21 to December 25, 2026 at Oyane Plaza in Tokyo, with 10 shops selling German Christmas goods and food, anniversary-only items and menus, and weekday lunch sets.
The smartphone RPG Saint Seiya Galaxy Soldiers has begun a collaboration with Saint Seiya: Soul of Gold, bringing UR fighter Divine Aries Mu for a limited time, a guaranteed pull at 40 summons, and collab-exclusive event rewards.
From December 1, 2026 to March 2, 2027, Tokyo Skytree will present an event pairing Sanrio Characters with the works of ukiyo-e artist Katsushika Hokusai, with exhibition decorations, photo spots, limited goods, cafe menus, and special lighting.
The free-admission Senshu Sound Wave Festival 2026 (泉州 音波祭 2026) takes place at WHATAWON in Kishiwada, Osaka, on Sunday, October 25, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM, with surf talk shows, live music, food and shops.
The new Nakajima Park Site of Sapporo White Illumination (January 9 to 28, 2027) will host the world premiere of ENESS's SNOWFISH, an AI-assisted installation of large balloons that respond to visitors with light and sound. ENESS's IWAGUMI Air Scape follows at the Sapporo Snow Festival Odori Site from February 4 to 21.
A TEIICHI -Battle of Supreme High- pop-up shop runs at AMNIBUS STORE -green- in Shibuya Modi from November 10 to 19, 2026, with new goods on early sale, purchase bonuses and a display of original illustrations.
In Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture, two mystery-solving walking events are held along the Pottery Footpath (Yakimono Sanpomichi), a story-driven one for adults at ¥1,000 and a lighter one for children at ¥300, both sold at the Tokoname Tourist Information Center.
From November 27 to December 24, 2026, the outdoor Christmas circus "AURA" is staged at Ueno Onshi Park's Shinobazu Pond area, with aerial acts including hair hanging. Advance tickets are ¥3,500.
The key visual for Tokyo Christmas Market 2026 was created by Kayo Horaguchi, with a waterside theme for Shin-Toyosu and a forest theme for Shiba Park. The event runs from November 20 at Shin-Toyosu and from December 4 at Shiba Park, with both venues open through December 25.
The first original art exhibition for "Umamusume: Cinderella Gray" runs from December 19, 2026 to January 11, 2027 at Sunshine City in Ikebukuro. Advance tickets go on sale at 6:00 PM on October 26 via eplus, and a new main visual drawn for the exhibition has been unveiled.
A pop-up store for the anime Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun will run at Kichijoji Loft from November 6, Umeda Loft from November 13 and Sakae Loft from November 20, 2026, with new "Together with Plush Toys" merchandise.
KITTE, the commercial complex in JP Tower in Marunouchi, Tokyo, will hold its Christmas event "WHITE KITTE" from November 19 to December 25, 2026, centered on a White Christmas Tree about 15 m tall in the 1st-floor atrium, with a lighting show, dance performances and photo spots.
Yokoyama Art Museum in Nagoya will hold the special exhibition "Elegant Old Noritake × Noritake" from October 23, 2026 to March 22, 2027, showing about 580 works from its collection of more than 1,600 pieces. A lecture and gallery talks are also planned.
As part of ARITA Marshmallow CHRISTMAS 2026 with FINLAND FAIR, arita huis in Arita, Saga Prefecture, will serve lunch and dinner courses on Arita ware, including vessels by Living National Treasures, from December 9 to 12, 2026. Reservations are now open.
Matsuzakaya Nagoya will hold an exhibition from November 19 to 23, 2026, showing original artworks from Bhajju Shyam's autobiographical picture book and its short animation for the first time in the Tokai region. Admission is free.
Chaos Zero Nightmare's Galactic Disaster Season 5 began on October 21, adding the new Season-limited ★5 fighter ロスヴァイセ, new systems such as Card Skins, and the 1st anniversary event "Nightmare Festival," which runs through December 2.
A goods fair for the TV anime Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle runs October 30 to November 29, 2026 at Gamers stores in Akihabara, Namba, and Kanazawa, with acrylic stands, bath towels, and more featuring newly drawn gym uniform illustrations.
New Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road goods, including acrylic stands with newly drawn mini-character illustrations of Endo and 11 others, will be sold at the Chugai Mining booth [Y-23] at Animate Girls Festival 2026 at Sunshine City in Ikebukuro on November 7 and 8, 2026, with online pre-orders also available.
The fourth Cinema Damis performance, a murder mystery event in which popular voice actors improvise on stage in a movie theater, will be held on January 17, 2027, with five new cast members and a lottery pre-sale starting November 6.
A goods fair for Dig It is coming to eight Animate stores and the Animate online shop, with in-store sales from December 19, 2026 to January 11, 2027, pre-orders open since October 21, and a bonus trading card for qualifying purchases.
Disney Resort Line joins Disney Christmas from November 11 to December 25, 2026, with a Christmas-limited interior-wrapped monorail, original stickers, a stamp rally, two free-ride ticket designs, and souvenir medals.
From November 14 to December 25, 2026, DoubleTree by Hilton Kyoto Station serves a Christmas afternoon tea featuring a Tree Apple Pie piped with pistachio cream in front of guests, plus sweets and savories made with Kyoto ingredients, for ¥4,900.
A revival collaboration between the arcade card action game Eiketsu Taisen: Kogen Soukoku no Hasshou and the TV anime "The Elusive Samurai" began on October 21, 2026, bringing collaboration warrior cards to the battlefield through a stamp campaign running until November 18.
On December 12, 2026 (Saturday), the finalists of FASHION FRONTIER PROGRAM 2026, an award program that discovers and nurtures future fashion talent, give their final presentations and the awards ceremony follows at Box1000 in MoN Takanawa.
The mobile and PC cross-platform space strategy game Foundation: Galactic Frontier has started its "Astral Alignment Party" global celebration with new ship skins, base decorations, and a new crew character, alongside a Friend Comeback Campaign running through November 30.
Furano Ski Resort in Hokkaido will hold a limited First Track experience with sunrise views, photo data taken by a professional photographer, and a chef-supervised bento lunch on four Thursdays in January 2027.
A spring regional sumo tour, the Grand Sumo Ariake Basho, will be held at Ariake Arena in Tokyo on Thursday, April 15, 2027, with yokozuna and ozeki wrestlers, comical shokkiri bouts, sumo jinku songs, and food trucks.
From November 27 to December 6, 2026, Happo-en in Shirokanedai, Tokyo, will light its Japanese garden every evening in a gradient from orange to red, with a limited autumn dinner course at ALL DAY DINING FUDO.
A demo of the heartwarming open-world adventure game Hela: Of Mice & Magic is now available on Steam, Epic Games Store, and the Xbox PC app, featuring a dedicated map and an original story, while the game takes part in Steam Next Fest.
The 40th Hokuto Asao Daikon Festival will be held on November 3, 2026, at Heidi's Village in Hokuto, Yamanashi. The reservation-based daikon-pulling experience costs ¥1,500 per bag, and visitors can take home as much daikon as fits in the bag.
The second half of Honkai Star Rail Ver. 4.6 began on October 21, 2026, bringing back the limited 5-star character Mortenax Blade in a rerun Event Warp while the limited 5-star Pearl banner continues, alongside a new in-game event.
Restaurant Epoch at Hotel Kintetsu Universal City hosts the Winter Italian Fair dinner buffet from November 9 to December 25, 2026, with a family plan and extra Christmas dishes from December 22.
Beltempo, the dining café at Hotel Metropolitan Edmont in Tokyo's Iidabashi, will hold dinner buffets with about 60 dishes in three periods from November 15 to December 25, 2026, including a special plan limited to December 24 and 25.
Hotel Metropolitan Kamakura began taking reservations on October 21, 2026 for an official-website-exclusive stay plan that includes a ticket to the ZEN NIGHT KAMAKURA special night viewing at Kenchoji Temple, plus one year of free access to the Premium Plan of the music app VIE Tunes.
On November 3 (national holiday), Inukai Rural Community Theater in Tokushima City hosts a free Awa Ningyo Joruri Puppet Theater performance, followed by a Fusuma Karakuri show using 132 fusuma panels.
Japan Monkey Park in Inuyama, Aichi, will hold the Sanrio Halloween Parade on Sunday, November 1, 2026, with Hello Kitty, Kuromi and other characters in limited Halloween costumes.
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 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.
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.
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.
Muv-Luv Girls Garden has started the first half of its New World, New Dawn collaboration event with Muv-Luv Alternative: Total Eclipse, and the new SSR character イーニァ＆クリスカ has arrived. The event, a pickup gacha and a login bonus run from October 20 until 4:59 AM on November 3.
From November 1, 2026 to January 31, 2027, style kitchen at Nikko Style Nagoya serves a lunch and dinner course using 16 ingredients from the Hamamatsu and Lake Hamana area, priced at ¥6,000 for lunch and ¥6,500 for dinner.
The MMORPG RAVEN2 has rolled out a Halloween update featuring the limited-time event dungeon "Pumpkin Ghost’s Candy Village," available through November 11, along with login and quest events and a new Guild Dungeon stage.
Restaurant Chambord and Nihon Ryori Nakanoshima at Rihga Royal Hotel Osaka are serving special Christmas courses in December 2026, with the hotel's teppanyaki restaurant also recommended for special occasions.
On November 3, 2026, Tokyu Plaza Harajuku “Harakado” and Tokyu Plaza Omotesando “Omokado” host the first ROLL & BOUNCE FES, a free-admission, one-day event curated by SIRUP with 14 live acts, DJ sets, talks, workshops, and a jam session.
From November 20 to 22, 2026, The St. Regis Osaka hosts "Saveurs des Saints by Saint Pierre," the final stop of the Singapore two-Michelin-star restaurant's 25th anniversary series, with lunch and dinner courses and a caviar workshop.
Grand Cafe at Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel in Maihama is holding a Christmas Buffet from November 1 to December 25, 2026, featuring starters made with lobster and snow crab, bone-in pork loin confit, lamb tomato stew, and pot-au-feu.
The 18th SHIBUYA ART SCRAMBLE 2026 runs from November 2 to 8, 2026, with 13 art programs at Shibuya City's Miyashita Park, Shibuya Hikarie, Yoyogi Park BE STAGE and other venues around Shibuya.
The Shinagawa International Film Festival runs from November 9 to 14, 2026, at Shinagawa InterCity and Shinagawa Grand Commons, offering 32 films across two outdoor theaters along with guest talks, live music, food and drinks.
A limited-time Sirotan pop-up store will be held at the event space outside the South Ticket Gate of JR Ikebukuro Station from October 27 to November 9, 2026, featuring store-exclusive Sirotan Diner series goods and TV anime merchandise.
The Sogi Park Momiji Festival in Toki, Gifu, returns from November 14 to 29, 2026 for the first time since 2023. The Sakasa Momiji reflection illumination will run for three nights, with fully reservation-based night parking now open for booking.
The dress-up and raising game Sugar Doll has launched a new premium gacha, "黄昏レ浪漫館," featuring retro Japanese-Western style dresses and student-style outfits, while the Gothic-punk classic gacha "TRICK or DEVIL" returns for a limited time.
Now in its fourth year, Suruga Afternoon Tea pairs two or more Shizuoka teas with sweets at 34 participating shops in central Shizuoka, running from November 1, 2026, to February 28, 2027.
From Saturday, November 7, to Saturday, November 28, teamLab Botanical Garden Osaka presents the artwork Life is Flickering Light in the Dark - Cosmos, in which about 20,000 cosmos plants shine across the autumn night garden.
The hot spring horror simulation game The Guestbook of the Otherworld is taking part in Steam Next Fest from October 20, 2026 (JST), with its free demo playable during the event. The game is planned for release on Steam in November 2026.
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.
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.
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.
Christmas Market in Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse runs for 36 days from November 20 to December 25, 2026, with about 60 food and shopping stalls, white Glühwein at about 20 of them, live-kitchen-style stalls for the first time, weekly hands-on activities, and an 11 m real-tree Christmas tree.
To mark the October 21 release of Ado DOME TOUR 2025 "よだか" (Yodaka), the large outdoor screen Yunika Vision in front of Seibu-Shinjuku Station shows live footage of three Ado songs in full from October 21 to 27, 2026.
A limited-time The Battle Cats pop-up store with venue-exclusive goods, a quiz rally, and an original character card workshop will open at four shopping malls in Kyoto, Aichi, Niigata and Osaka, starting November 6, 2026.
GET BACK, the official Beatles goods store that has been open since 1982, is holding a limited-time shop at PARCO FACTORY on the 7th floor of Sapporo PARCO from December 4 to 13, 2026, marking 60 years since the band's first visit to Japan. Admission is free.
Following more than 100,000 shipments on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, Culdcept BEGINS launches on Steam on October 28, 2026 with three new battle maps, ten new book covers, a card-reading feature, a Digital Deluxe Edition, and a demo available during Steam Next Fest.
The action RPG Duet Night Abyss released its new version "Towards the Dawn" on October 20, 2026 for PC, iOS, and Android, adding a new Thunder-attribute character, new weapons, Halloween-themed skins, and a first-anniversary gift.
On November 28, 2026, guests staying at Fairfield by Marriott Kyoto Minamiyamashiro can join a free matcha event led by Japanese tea instructor Mika Hasegawa, featuring three locally produced matchas, whisking a bowl of your own, and a tencha tasting.
From November 18 to December 25, 2026, FEILER's "FEILER ART Happy Holidays!" brings a new film narrated by voice actor Yuki Kaji, a customizable digital greeting card, holiday gift products and a prize draw for 50 FEILER pouches.
From December 27, 2026 to January 7, 2027, Hilton Okinawa Chatan Resort will hold a New Year's Eve sun salutation yoga session, a countdown laser show and DJ event, a New Year's Day Eisa performance and fireworks, along with special restaurant menus.
Three fan-made games from holo Indie, the game brand for hololive production fan creations, join Steam Next Fest October 2026 Edition, which runs on Steam from October 20 to 27, 2026.
More than 50 original illustrations that Nihonga painter Fumiko Hori drew for Jakucho Setouchi's newspaper essay series Jakuan Koyomi will be shown to the public for the first time at Nakajima Art in Ginza from November 5 to 25, 2026.
Two special exhibitions are on in Kaga Onsen Kyo this autumn, a Yoshidaya Kiln show marking 200 years since the kiln moved to Yamashiro Onsen (October 7 to January 18) and a Shibayuki solo exhibition at Kaga Iryokuen (October 21 to November 17).
The Michael Jackson official goods store "KING OF POP" returns after 17 years as a limited-time shop at PARCO FACTORY on the 7th floor of Sapporo PARCO, open from December 4 to 13, 2026 with free admission. The Beatles official goods store "GET BACK" will be held at the same venue at the same time.
From October 23 to December 27, 2026, the Komugi no Dorei Taiki Main Store in Hokkaido will operate as a raw donut specialty shop in collaboration with Yokohama-born UNI DONUTS, bringing UNI DONUTS raw donuts to the Tokachi region for the first time with six varieties, and giving away a free Whip donut to the first 100 customers each day from October 23 to 25.
Legend of YMIR is celebrating the first anniversary of its global service with an October 20 update that adds the new Assassin class and the Boot Camp Season 2 server with +600% EXP up to level 65, plus a Legendary-grade Buddy for every player and events running through December.
A 3D video of the cat from the casual adventure game Little Kitty, Big City is on display at the Cross Shinjuku Vision screen at JR Shinjuku Station's East Exit through Thursday, November 12, 2026. SEGA's official X account is also running a follow-and-repost campaign through October 29 for a chance to win a Nintendo Switch (OLED Model) bundle.
A Luminous Witches museum event runs at AKIHABARA Gamers Main Store from October 23 to November 15, 2026, with panel displays, merchandise, and a lottery featuring cast-signed shikishi, followed by an online shop campaign through December 6.
Painter and illustrator Mariko Hirasawa presents monotype prints and a special collaboration piece with the MARENCO sofa at arflex Tokyo in Ebisu, with an opening reception and gallery talk on October 29.
A pop-up shop for the manga Mujina into the Deep runs at the 1F MANGAselection corner of Kinokuniya Bookstore's Shinjuku Main Store from November 3 to 15, 2026, with early-release goods and purchase bonuses.
Starting at 6:00 PM on October 20, 2026, HIS is selling special tour and hotel-only plans for the TV anime Ninjaboy Rantaro collaboration events at Atami Onsen (from November 13, 2026) and Noboribetsu Onsen (from November 20, 2026), both running through March 28, 2027, with original goods for guests.
ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts in Kyoto's Takagamine will host the free "Takumi Hon'ami Glass Installation" from October 23 to November 1, 2026, with a reservation-only "Tea of Memory" tea gathering on four days.
From October 21, 2026, customers who buy a Coffee Spark Cola or Bitter Orange at participating Sarutahiko Coffee stores receive one of six original stickers drawn by artist Yu Nagaba, and the Harajuku Station store adds a photo spot.
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.
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.
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.
Swedish fashion house TOTEME opens a women's limited store on the 3rd floor of Isetan Shinjuku Main Building on October 28, 2026, running through July 2027 with a wide wardrobe range and items available in Japan only at Isetan Shinjuku.
A pop-up for the global fashion and culture brand 13DE MARZO comes to ZeroBase Shibuya from October 30 to November 8, 2026, with apparel, a café where every drink comes with a bear plush, and a collaboration with The Rolling Stones.
ABURAYAMA FUKUOKA is holding a limited-time night dinosaur event on nine designated days from November 7 to December 26, 2026, with illuminated dinosaur displays, wall projection video, roasted marshmallows, fossil excavation, and opening events including an outdoor theater screening.
From October 17 to November 30, 2026, Akita Art Village in Senboku, Akita Prefecture, displays 19 prize-winning works from the 2nd EL CAMINO ART AWARD on the theme of Daigoji Temple, during the autumn leaves season.
Anique will run a booth (Yellow AREA Y-19) at Animate Girls Festival 2026 at Ikebukuro's Sunshine City on November 7–8, 2026, selling goods from eight anime titles, including new Blue Lock KINOKOS standing plush figures.
On Sunday, November 22, 2026, ANREALAGE will hold a fashion show at the Kunitachi Station south exit rotary and Daigaku-dori in Kunitachi, Tokyo, to mark the station's 100th anniversary, with LED TOKYO handling large LED screens and visual staging.
A pop-up shop featuring new goods with original illustrations by Aoi Hiiragi will run at Ueno Marui from October 30 to November 8, 2026, with purchase bonuses and a planned display of original art panels.
Starting October 16, 2026, Ayakashi Rumble! adds the limited-time ★5 shikigami Kotaro through a new pickup summon, alongside a free 10x summon, a new 絆咲心景, a login bonus, and the 降魔の戦場 event (through October 30).
To mark its 50th anniversary, BEAMS will hold the multi-genre event "BEAMS PARK" on February 6, 2027, gathering the many cultures it has encountered over 50 years at Yoyogi National Stadium's First and Second Gymnasiums and the surrounding area in Tokyo.
Christmas Gate Park in Fukuoka Daimyo Garden City, a venue of the winter Christmas Advent event, runs from November 13 to December 25, 2026, with hot drinks, new food menus, a carriage illumination, and a limited-edition mug.
A City Hunter pop-up store with a "Shinjuku at night" concept runs from October 30 to November 30, 2026 at the Hakaba no Garou outpost inside Apita Fukui Owada in Fukui City, with new original goods centered on apparel.
Net Cafe & Karaoke DiCE is hosting a Dead by Daylight collaboration cafe from October 30 to December 15, 2026, at six DiCE stores and three eSPORTS CAFE AIM locations, with a themed menu, original goods featuring illustrations by Kiman, and reservable collaboration rooms.
Jewelry brand e.m. holds its 30th anniversary exhibition and POP UP SHOP "ARE YOU EXCITED?" in Harajuku from October 21 to 25, 2026, with on-the-spot color stone select rings, limited motif rings, earrings and key chains, early-release clear rings, and its first jewelry pouch.
Expo'70 Commemorative Park holds its Autumn Rose Festa from October 24 to November 23, 2026, with about 2,400 rose plants of roughly 250 varieties in the Rose Garden of Peace, plus a Kyoto Tachibana band performance, the first Pan Tengoku bread festival at the park, guided tours, and a rose seedling shop.
Sakai Green Museum Harvest Hill in Sakai, Osaka will hold its illumination event "Wonder Night Hill 2026-2027" on select days from October 30, 2026 to February 14, 2027, with more than 1 million lights, two new areas, interactive light displays, a Sylvanian Families collaboration, and special bubble and sky lantern events.
Painter Hironori Sato's solo exhibition "Somewhere to Belong" runs from November 2 to November 29, 2026 at SHARE LOUNGE Karuizawa T-SITE in Nagano. Admission is free, and the works on display, created around the theme of a place to belong, are available for purchase.
In December 2026, Hotel Granvia Osaka, directly connected to JR Osaka Station, will serve limited-time Christmas menus at its restaurants and bar, from a teppanyaki course and a French course to kaiseki in private rooms, a casual dinner, and champagne cocktails.
On November 11, 2026, Hotel Metropolitan in Ikebukuro invites overnight guests to a free towel art workshop in its 24th-floor Metropolitan Suite Room, where participants try a bit of hotel work together with hotel staff as a travel memory.
A pop-up store for HUMMEL 00, the fashion line from Danish sports brand hummel, runs at the hummel shop in LaLaport EXPOCITY, Osaka, from October 16 to 25, 2026, with 2026 AW items on the theme of Archives.
The traditional Japanese restaurant Hyakurakuso in Nara will open its garden of about 10,000 tsubo free of admission on November 11 and 15, 2026, with autumn set meals on sale from October 20 and a talk show with artist Kenji Yanobe on November 10.
I-GARDEN AIR in Iidabashi, Tokyo will hold a lighting ceremony on November 11, 2026, and keep its annual illumination Crystal Garden 2026-2027 lit through February 14, 2027, with about 22,000 LED bulbs along three streets.
The 21st Ikebukuro Montparnasse Art Museum Stroll (Autumn Session) takes place from October 20 to November 30, 2026, with exhibitions and workshops at the Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre, Sunshine City, and other venues around Ikebukuro.
Restaurant AVANTI at International Garden Hotel Narita is holding a "Winter Casual Italian Fair" buffet from November 1 to December 31, 2026, featuring live-finished fresh pasta, freshly baked pizza, and seasonal dishes with dried persimmon, porcini mushrooms, and apples.
A special exhibition at ISSEY MIYAKE SHINJUKU | SHIKAKU in Isetan Shinjuku introduces three ISSEY MIYAKE PARFUMS series, L'EAU D'ISSEY, LE SEL D'ISSEY and LUMIERE D'ISSEY, from October 16 to November 14, 2026.
On November 11, 2026, JW Marriott Hotel Nara will hold its annual Christmas tree lighting in the lobby, with a "Samarkand Blue" theme inspired by Nara's sister city in Uzbekistan, alongside a charity program that sends Christmas gifts to children at child welfare facilities in Nara Prefecture.
Kamogawa Sea World in Chiba Prefecture will hold the after-hours orca performance "Special Night with Orca" on 27 days from December 2026 through February 2027, mainly on weekends. Tickets are ¥1,000 per person, with sales opening on October 20.
From December 19 to 25, 2026, Kobe Suma Sea World in Kobe will hold "Suma Sea Christmas 2026," featuring Christmas versions of the Dolphin Night and Orca Performances in each day's final show, a Christmas dinner buffet at Blue Ocean Orca Stadium on four evenings, and winter-limited sweets.
Freshly baked cannelé specialty shop KURAMAE CANNELÉ opens its first limited-time shop at Atre Meguro from October 20 to 30, 2026, selling its signature Kuramae Cannelé, the Yasashi-yaki and a limited Strawberry Financier in limited-edition Halloween packaging.
From October 16 to 30, 2026, the Kyoto Museum of Crafts and Design is holding the sixth "Coffees and Pottery" exhibition-sale, a spin-off focused on plates with 23 Kyoto-based artists and workshops, free admission, and a special online shop page.
From October 24 to November 17, 2026, Kyoto Tsutaya Books hosts "resonance," a group exhibition by Yasuko Iba, Takahiro Iwasaki, Nobuaki Onishi, Teppei Kaneuji, Rui Sasaki, and Shingo Francis, held to mark the store's third anniversary.
Licca-chan's ON/OFF Exhibition runs from January 16 to March 14, 2027, at Fukuoka Science Museum, featuring a collaboration exhibit with the creator 現実を生きるリカちゃん and a limited-quantity original Licca-chan.
A "HAPPY Halloween POP UP SHOP" for the Kowaii (scary-cute) monster world Maniani World will run from October 20 to 31, 2026 at Hands Shibuya and Hands Shinjuku, with new goods using newly drawn Halloween illustrations and a special card for purchasers.
New Milky☆Subway: The Galactic Limited Express goods featuring newly drawn illustrations of four male characters in suits will be sold at the Bandai Namco Filmworks booth at Animate Girls Festival 2026 in Ikebukuro on November 7 and 8, with a bromide bonus for purchases of ¥3,000 or more.
A collaboration event between the anime My Hero Academia and the Kuchu Teien Observatory at Umeda Sky Building in Osaka runs from October 30 to November 30, 2026, featuring a special ticket, collaboration drink, original merchandise, character panels, and a stamp rally.
Nagoya Sakae Mitsukoshi hosts Salon de Parfum 2026 from October 28 to November 3 in a special venue on the 3rd and 4th floors. The fragrance event expands to 47 brands and includes counseling sessions, workshops and guest appearances.
On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, the street experiment event "Nandakanda 14" takes over roads around Kanda Port Building in Kanda-Nishikicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, with about 40 participating individuals and groups and free admission.
Style brand narifuri is releasing three limited made-to-order collaboration bikes inspired by the TV anime THE GHOST IN THE SHELL, planned for February 2027. The bikes will be on display at a pop-up store at Daikanyama Tsutaya Books in Tokyo from October 17, 2026.
As part of Noble Traders' 50th anniversary celebrations, tableware specialty store Le-noble is holding a factory tour of Okura Art China in Yokohama on November 20, 2026, for its members, with a look at the production process, artisan painting, and a special exhibition room.
From December 1, 2026, to February 28, 2027, OMO5 Kanazawa Katamachi by Hoshino Resorts is holding a winter-limited edition of its "Kanazawa KOGEI Night Salon," with a new sweets spot supported by nine Kanazawa shops, a tea tasting of freshly roasted Kaga bocha, and a space decorated with Ishikawa and Kanazawa traditional crafts.
On Saturday, October 31, 2026, Oriental Hotel Fukuoka Hakata Station holds a one-night Halloween Dinner Buffet at its B2F restaurant LINK SQUARE, with Halloween-themed dishes, monster sweets, and free-flow drinks for ¥5,000 per adult.
On December 31, 2026, the Peak Lounge & Bar on the 41st floor of Park Hyatt Tokyo hosts a New Year's Eve countdown party with an aerial performance, a seven-piece live band, champagne free-flow and a chef-prepared buffet.
SEGA's mobile and PC game Persona 5: The Phantom X has received its Ver.4.11 update, featuring a crossover event with Persona 3 Reload and the debut of Mitsuru Kirijo as a new 5-star character.
From December 23 to 25, 2026, three restaurants at The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Naha in Okinawa will serve Christmas-only menus, including a lunch buffet with a live kitchen and dinner courses featuring foie gras, lobster, and Okinawa-produced Japanese Black beef.
From October 16, 2026, DMM GAMES holds a 1.5-year anniversary campaign for SD Gundam G Generation ETERNAL, featuring a half-price coupon, 1 million DMM Points shared among eligible players, and an X campaign.
A story event based on Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story 0079: Rise from the Ashes is underway in the smartphone game SD Gundam G Generation ETERNAL, alongside a pickup gacha, an After War Gundam X 30th anniversary panel mission, a 1.5th Anniversary special stage, and a PLAY to WATCH!! program streaming from October 20.
From October 26 to November 1, 2026, Seibuen Amusement Park in Tokorozawa, Saitama shows its Ultraman ride all day, gives out novelty stickers to riders, and sells a limited One-Day Leisure Ticket that comes with an Ultraman finger puppet.
Sonic Rumble Party's limited-time Halloween 2026 Event runs through November 5, 2026, with free and premium event passes, new Vampire Shadow and Witch Cream skins, and returning Halloween items in the Red Star Ring Shop.
The exhibition celebrating 30 years of the Resident Evil series runs from October 30 to December 24, 2026 at BEAM Gallery in Shibuya BEAM, about a 5-minute walk from Shibuya Station. Newly announced details include the full original goods lineup, collaboration crepes and drinks at Dipper Dan Shibuya BEAM, and a first look at life-size 3D figures in the making.
On January 25 and 26, 2027, the Toguri Museum of Art and Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel in Shibuya hold a two-day special event combining a private viewing of Koimari porcelain with a Japanese course meal at the Sukiya restaurant, priced at ¥22,000 per person.
TOKYO ANIME NEXT takes place in Ikebukuro from October 30 to November 2, 2026, with 14 anime titles screened on October 31 and November 1, free workshops and seminars, and a free orchestra main event.
TOKYO GAKKI EXPO 2026, the 4th edition of the instrument expo, takes place on October 31 and November 1 at the Science Museum in Tokyo's Kitanomaru Park, bringing together 75 companies and more than 210 brands, with live stages at the Science Hall.
The textile exhibition "Weaving Time: NUNO – Textiles of Tradition and Transformation" is on view at Portland Japanese Garden in Oregon from October 3, 2026 to February 14, 2027, featuring the installations NUNO Cubes and NUNO Byobu.
A new event, "On a Business Trip♪ Welcome to the Evil Dragon Villa!!", began in White Cat Project NEW WORLD'S on October 16, 2026, with Shewol and Vio joining the character gacha.
Yamanaka Onsen in Kaga Onsen-kyo hosts the Karankoron YUGE no ICHI 2026 street market with around 80 stalls and programs on November 3, and the Yamanaka-bushi Utaiyanko singing event on November 8.
YES GOOD MARKET 2026 took place over three days from October 2 to 4 at Okazaki Park in Kyoto, drawing an estimated 30,000 to 35,000 visitors, with its first-ever pre-event and a new flea market among the highlights.
All-day dining Compass at Yokohama Bay Sheraton Hotel & Towers is holding "Europe Fair – France" from October 17, 2026 to January 15, 2027, an order buffet led by a chef who trained at a starred restaurant in Provence and featuring bouillabaisse, Ezo abalone, and roast lamb.
Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise is holding "Zokuzoku! Gusoguso Panic," a Halloween exhibit of 500 giant isopods swarming a netted tank at the Aqua Museum, from October 22 to 31, 2026. Umifarm also serves deep-fried isopods, and a costumed mascot greets visitors throughout October.
Artist Yū Itokawa's solo exhibition "EMERGE" runs at HOLLYWOOD GALLERY in Roppongi Hills from October 21 to November 15, 2026, featuring 34 acrylic paintings on display and for sale, original goods, and a reception on October 23.
Abios will hand out one packet of its long-selling green food ベジパワープラス with a product postcard from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM on October 16, 2026 at AEON BODY in AEON LakeTown mori, Koshigaya, Saitama.
From October 24, 2026, apple pie specialty shop APPLE PIE lab holds its Autumn Harvest Festival "Have a nice Apple" at four stores in Nagano and Yamanashi, featuring a new open pie made with fresh apples, a sweet potato mini apple pie, and an apple fortune draw.
Apple Watch band online store BELTIES opens a two-day pop-up store at Chameleo cafe in Yokohama Chinatown on October 24 and 25, 2026, with try-on displays, discounted Bandee Joy items, and a 10% OFF perk.
Benamôr, a botanical beauty brand from Lisbon, Portugal, holds a pop-up store on the renewed 1st-floor cosmetics floor of Sogo Hiroshima from October 23 to November 1, 2026, with pop-up exclusive gift sets.
To celebrate its 20th anniversary, café&books bibliothèque's Fukuoka Tenjin store is holding a Pancake Fair from September 16, 2026, offering 10 pancakes including a Fukuoka-exclusive mentaiko pancake and returning favorites.
British lifestyle brand Cath Kidston launches a new project, "Life with BOOK BAG," with a pop-up at Daikanyama Tsutaya Books from October 28 to November 13, 2026, offering 21 Book Bag designs alongside books on London culture and lifestyle.
The Mucha Uma!! Chiikawa Sushi POP UP STORE opens at Fukuoka Mitsukoshi on October 16, 2026, with LINE-based entry tickets for the first three days, a trading card novelty with purchases, and a Chiikawa POP UP STORE and Nagano Market POP UP SHOP held concurrently.
New goods featuring newly drawn "tea party" illustrations from the anime Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun will be sold at the Chugai Mining booth [Y-23] at Animate Girls Festival 2026 at Sunshine City in Ikebukuro on November 7 and 8, 2026, with online pre-orders also available.
A limited-time event reimagining COBRA THE SPACE PIRATE in traditional Japanese sumi-e ink painting starts October 16, 2026 at SHIBUYA TSUTAYA IP Bookstore and October 19 at Kyoto IP Bookstore, with large sumi-e artworks on display and original goods on sale.
COSPA is releasing new Frieren: Beyond Journey's End goods, including three Tsumamare acrylic charms, T-shirts, bags, a reel key holder and dialogue acrylic stands, with early sales for most items at Machi★Asobi vol.31 on October 17 and 18, 2026, ahead of general release in late January 2027.
Furugi Fes with ZOZOUSED, now in its 12th edition, fills East Halls 1 and 2 of Tokyo Big Sight on Sunday, November 15, 2026, with more than 300 shops from across Japan. Regular advance tickets are ¥500 and day-of tickets are ¥700.
From October 23 to November 30, 2026, three Odaiba shopping facilities hold a joint collaboration event for the film Godzilla Minus Zero, featuring one of only a dozen or so Godzilla Minus Zero statues in the world at DECKS Tokyo Beach, a digital puzzle rally, a Chibi Godzilla greeting, and more.
The 31st Hamakita Manyo Festival takes place on October 24, 2026, at Manyo no Mori Park in Hamamatsu, with a period-costume Kyokusui no En banquet, stage performances, plant garden tours and hands-on activities. Admission is free.
A limited-time official POP UP STORE for the overseas animated series Helluva Boss, held to commemorate the streaming of Season 3, runs from October 22 to November 3, 2026 at Sunshine City Alta, with a Halloween-design clear card gift for qualifying purchases.
Hirotaka is adding fancy-cut lab-grown diamond pieces, including an edgy heart shape, to its HYPNOTICS collection from October 15 (Thursday), with a special display at Hirotaka Tokyo Midtown.
Hotel Granvia Okayama in Okayama City holds its Year-End and New Year Gochiso Buffet from December 29, 2026 to January 1, 2027, with all-you-can-eat crab, steak and sushi, dishes made with local Okayama ingredients, and an optional all-you-can-drink alcohol add-on, from ¥10,000 for adults.
Australian organic skincare brand Jurlique is holding a limited-time pop-up event on the first floor of the Main Building at Nihombashi Takashimaya S.C. from October 14 to 20, 2026, centered on its renewed Rose Collection.
To mark the second half of its 10th anniversary, KAMIHIME PROJECT adds limited Kamihime Diabolos and Receptionist, a daily roulette offering up to 100 free gacha pulls, a second login bonus, and new events.
From December 19 to 25, 2026, Meriken Park in Kobe hosts the free event Kobe Meriken Christmas, centered on a drone show, with a special entertainment show combined with Kobe Port Weekend Fireworks on December 19 and 25.
On October 24, 2026, Trattoria Pizzeria LOGiC Odaiba serves a special Italian buffet with all-you-can-drink from ¥8,000 during the Tokyo Bay Grand Fireworks Festival, and sells BOTTEGA GOLD sparkling wine by the glass through the end of December.
A Love Live! Superstar!! POP UP SHOP at Kiddy Land Harajuku and a collaboration cafe at HATTO COFFEE run from October 30 to November 12, 2026, featuring limited goods and original food and drinks.
From October 1 to December 31, 2026, Bistro de La Mer at Mercure Okinawa Naha serves a seasonal lunch buffet with autumn salmon and seafood gratin, pot-au-feu, coq au vin, and a teppan steak live station, priced from ¥3,000 for adults on weekdays.
Nakaizu Winery Chateau T.S in Izu, Shizuoka will hold the "WINE Walk" on November 28, 2026, a stroll through the vineyards with five aid stations serving Japan Wine Competition 2026 award-winning wines alongside Japanese-Western fusion course dishes.
The 70th Takatori Ware Pottery Festival takes place in Nogata City from October 23 to 25, 2026, with a tea ceremony utensils theme, 20% off all items, and a speed lottery at each kiln.
From December 1 to 25, 2026, RISONARE Atami hosts "Fireworks Christmas" for hotel guests, with a Christmas tree decorated with firework-shell kraft paper, a new firework-shell candle holder workshop, a Santa tree lighting ceremony, and a sparkling original hot cocoa.
Sankeien Garden in Yokohama will hold its Chrysanthemum Exhibition from October 31 to November 23, 2026, with about 240 chrysanthemums, a first-time special program, expert talks, and chrysanthemum arrangements at an Important Cultural Property building.
The Shikata Hiroo-Higashi Cosmos Festival takes place on four days in October 2026 on the terraced fields of Kakogawa, Hyogo, with cosmos and sunflower viewing, local farm produce sales, and a sweet potato harvest experience. Admission is free.
On October 23, 2026, the moon-viewing event "Shoseien Jusanya" invites visitors to stroll Kyoto's Shoseien Garden by moonlight, with THE THOUSAND KYOTO serving four drinks, including a cocktail and mocktail made with Shoseien plum syrup, and Pecan Nut Chocolat.
From October 15 to 25, 2026, the south face of Osaka Castle's main keep becomes the stage for SINFONIA, a six-minute projection mapping show by NAKED INC. marking 160 years of Japan-Italy diplomatic relations. Free admission, no advance registration required.
Italian restaurant SPICA from Omotesando Hills holds its first pop-up at Isetan Shinjuku's Food Collection from October 28 to November 3, 2026, with a seafood-themed eat-in menu, its first takeout deli items, and visits from Supervised Chef 吉田 能 on November 1 and 3.
On November 19 and 20, 2026, Swissôtel Nankai Osaka in Namba holds a Champagne and food pairing seminar at SH'UN Whisky & Wine, followed by a one-night Pommery Champagne Dinner Party at Table36 with Pommery Brut Royal free-flow and a special buffet.
Tokyo Midtown Hibiya is serving grape and Shine Muscat sweets and drinks through November 4, 2026, along with butter-focused autumn dishes from October 9 to November 4.
A POP-UP store for the hair care brand Kami ni Drama wo. runs from October 16 to 22, 2026 at LUCUA 1100 in Osaka's Umeda, with the full lineup of the renewed Tsururincho. and Iruka no Senaka. on display.
VINYL, the art goods store inside Gransta Tokyo at JR Tokyo Station, will host a solo exhibition by illustrator Tasuku Komatsu from October 17 to October 29, 2026, with advance sales of his first three picture books.
From October 31 to November 3, 2026, voco Osaka Central in Kyomachibori, Osaka will display works by fair-selected artists in its 1F lobby lounge and 2F party space KITA as a first-time venue of the Different Kyomachibori Art Fair 2026.
The 3D dungeon RPG Wizardry Variants Daphne celebrates two years of service on October 15, 2026 with the Kingdom Dawn Festival Commemorative Campaign, featuring the legendary adventurer Arianote (voiced by Reina Ueda), the alternate-style adventurer Sherilinya (voiced by Yukari Tamura), special supplies, the new quest Severed Fortress and an autographed shikishi giveaway.
’47 will exhibit at atmoscon 2026 for the first time on October 31 and November 1 at Shinjuku Sumitomo Building, selling five atmos pink × MLB × ’47 collab caps and holding a free cap customization workshop for buyers.
Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island will hold a countdown event with three campaigns from November 1 to December 13, 2026, as its TV anime Attack on Titan collaboration event heads toward its close.
Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island has been selling a collaboration-exclusive Attack on Titan drink inspired by Hange's experiments since October 1, 2026, served with an experiment powder that changes the drink's color, for ¥1,200 at Mori no Terrace.
On Tuesday, October 20, 2026, Bacio di Giulietta Ebisu Garden Place in Tokyo will offer its Margherita, Bambini, and Marinara pizzas at half price as part of its monthly Thank-You Festival.
From October 27 to November 2, 2026, Ookami-chan, the handmade wolf works of artist 黒田有里, will appear at Barneys New York for the first time, with 36 wolves gathering at the UNION SQUARE pop-up space in the Ginza flagship store.
New goods featuring newly drawn four-seasons illustrations from the TV anime Ore to Yuu-nii! will be sold at the Chugai Mining booth [Y-23] at Animate Girls Festival 2026 at Sunshine City in Ikebukuro on November 7 and 8, 2026, with online pre-orders also available.
Crevette Dining, a French restaurant a 3-minute walk from Nagoya Station, has opened reservations for its Christmas-only dinner courses on December 21, 23, 24 and 25, 2026. On December 24 and 25, a piano, violin and cello trio performs during the meal.
The RPG Detariki Z collaborates with the game ANGELICA ASTER starting October 15 (Thu), bringing four collaboration members to limited-time gacha and an event, plus login bonuses and serial codes offering up to 14,000 Gems.
Italian luxury brand Golden Goose has released a capsule collection with Disney's "Mickey & Friends," featuring Super-Star sneakers, apparel, and accessories. A Co-Creation event with Disney artists takes place at HAUS Tokyo, its Ginza flagship, on October 23, 2026.
From December 31, 2026 to January 3, 2027, Grand Mercure Ise-Shima Resort & Spa in Mie serves a special buffet with roast beef sushi and celebratory fisherman's soup, and launches about 250 fireworks on New Year's Eve.
A live stream celebrating 40 years of Gundam games will air on October 28, 2026 at 8:00 PM with MC Genki Okawa, while a pin badge giveaway campaign runs on X through October 28.
From October 21 to 27, 2026, Kotokoto Stage 81 on the 8th floor of Hankyu Umeda Main Store hosts a bonsai and pottery collaboration between THE ETORA BONSAI and the Tokyo kiln Kikko-gama, featuring bonsai for sale and an original bonsai-making experience where visitors choose their own plant and pot.
Hankyu Umeda Main Store in Osaka holds the store-wide "Japan and me." from October 21 to November 3, 2026, with a kabuki-themed window display, a talk show with actors Matsumoto Koshiro and Nakamura Kazutaro, and collaborations between traditional crafts and modern brands.
Paper-cutting artist Hiroki Saito's solo exhibition "Itsuka Aruita Michi" runs from October 22 to November 3, 2026, at Garari Showcase next to Hokusai-kan in Obuse, Nagano, with homage works inspired by Katsushika Hokusai.
To celebrate its 10th anniversary, HMV record shop Shinjuku is teaming up with TOKYO FM's "MURO presents KING OF DIGGIN'" on a T-shirt, slip mat, and tote bag, plus collaboration posters and weekend used-record sales.
Hyatt Regency Tokyo in Nishi-Shinjuku serves a Festive Menu at Crossroads Kitchen from December 18, 2026 to January 3, 2027, offers seasonal cocktails in December, and holds a Countdown Party on New Year's Eve with a buffet, free-flow drinks, live music, and a toast in the atrium.
A J&M DAVIDSON pop-up store runs at the Tomorrowland Lumine Yurakucho store from October 15 to October 25, 2026, with TOMORROWLAND special-order studded bags and items not normally carried in the store.
Starting at 12:00 PM on October 14, HIS is selling official day-trip bus and train tours departing from Shinjuku and Tokyo Station to the Hatsune Miku collaboration event at Kanade no Mori Resort in Izu Kogen, with a ¥17,900 bus tour and a ¥21,800 train tour that both include HIS-exclusive original goods.
The special exhibition "Wandering Genius Painter Kiyoshi Yamashita Exhibition" runs from October 30 to December 20, 2026 at Higashiosaka Citizens Art Center in Osaka, with a lecture, a collage workshop, a gallery talk, and a discounted combination ticket.
Kodai-ji and Entoku-in in Kyoto's Higashiyama Ward will hold their 2026 autumn night special viewing from October 23 to December 13, with the temple gardens lit after sunset and a new projection mapping show, "KODAI-JI - Momoyama Ryoran -," on the Hashin-tei garden.
From December 4 to 25, 2026, Kyoto Century Hotel holds the Christmas sweets buffet "The Royal Lounge - Sweets Christmas -" at La Jyho Terrace on 14 days, with sweets, savory dishes, and free-flow drinks brought to the table by wagon at ¥6,500 per person for ages 7 and over.
On Sunday, October 25, 2026, Hidetada Yamagishi and Naoya Amano appear at Metroflex Gym Saitama in Soka for a fan-participation event with a quiz, training commentary, and a main talk, followed by a photo and autograph session.
Abeno Harukas Art Museum in Osaka will host the "Galaxy Express 999" 50th Anniversary Project Leiji Matsumoto Exhibition from Saturday, July 31 to Sunday, September 26, 2027, presenting more than 300 items including original artwork and previously unseen materials.
Lotte City Hotel Kinshicho has put limited year-end and New Year stay plans on sale from October 9, 2026, with toshikoshi soba, a New Year special breakfast buffet, mochi pounding, and a capsule toy draw with a Lotte Arai Resort stay voucher as the top prize.
Matsuzakaya Nagoya Store is holding a shopping event in its first collaboration with the magazine "Clothes I Want to Wear When I Grow Up", gathering familiar shops with knitwear, coats, shoes, and accessories, plus a talk live with three fashion professionals.
From November 19 to December 25, 2026, TOKYO MIDTOWN YAESU in Chuo City, Tokyo holds MIDTOWN YAESU CHRISTMAS 2026, featuring the MIRAGE VOYAGE illumination inspired by Yaesu's canal history, a Christmas tree about 7 m tall, and a limited-time lighting of Tokujin Yoshioka's STAR sculpture, all free to enjoy.
Italian footwear brand Moon Boot will hold pop-ups at Daimaru Sapporo from October 21 to 27, 2026, at Isetan Shinjuku from December 16 to 31, and at SNOW BUNKER TOKYO from mid-November 2026 to late February 2027.
The Nakamura Keith Haring Collection in Kobuchizawa, Yamanashi, is marking National Coming Out Day with a special poster display, a pop-up shop at Sasazuka Bowl in Tokyo through October 18, and a Keith Haring exhibition in Rome.
A wrapped bus tour themed on the TV anime Natsume's Book of Friends will visit the anime's model locations in Hitoyoshi and Kuma, Kumamoto, on set dates from December 12, 2026 to February 28, 2027, with reservations open from October 14.
NEW ERA makes its first appearance at atmoscon 2026 in Shinjuku on October 31 and November 1, with limited-edition caps made with MLB and TRADMAN’S BONSAI, a 16-person bonsai workshop, and the BAT CATCH CHALLENGE.
A one-night Halloween event by the short film streaming service SAMANSA takes place in Shibuya on October 28, 2026, with a roughly 40-minute screening of three short films and collaboration drinks with NOMU Shibuya. Admission is ¥700, and participants receive a digital admission ticket with an exclusive NOMU Shibuya coupon.
Sanrio Puroland in Tama, Tokyo will hold its Christmas event "Puroland Illumination Christmas" from November 6 to December 25, 2026, featuring the new illumination show "Sweet Sparkle Illumination," its first collaboration with the picture-book series The Bears' School, hands-on "helping Santa" activities, and limited-edition goods and food.
Sapporo Factory will switch on its roughly 15-meter Jumbo Christmas Tree, decorated with about 50,000 LED lights, at a free lighting ceremony in the Atrium from 5:00 PM on November 3, 2026.
The sixth paid DLC for Sonic Racing CrossWorlds, the Avatar Legends Pack, adds Aang and Katara as racers along with a collaboration course and machine, and an in-game festival begins October 16.
From October 20 to November 16, 2026, SHIBUYA TSUTAYA hosts Stitch Party! by Hot Toys, a free event with Stitch photo spots and merchandise including Japan-first Toy Story collaboration items on early sale.
Reservations are open for an open-deck cruise to watch the Tokyo Bay Grand Fireworks Festival on October 24, 2026, the first edition in 11 years, at a last-minute fare of ¥27,500 for ages 13 and older.
From November 5 to December 25, 2026, TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN lights up with about 400,000 gold lights under the concept "When You Wish Upon a Star," alongside a 4F Christmas market, a first-ever Candlelight classical concert, and more.
From December 15 to 25, 2026, Lounge & Bar Horizon on the 26th floor of Westin Hotel Sendai offers "Christmas High Tea 2026," featuring lobster, foie gras and roast A5 Sendai beef with free-flow sparkling wine and cocktails.
From November 10 to 17, 2026, the paid-admission ice cream event Winter Aipaku® Premium TOKYO takes place at Sankaku Hiroba in the Shinjuku Sumitomo Building, with planned winter ice cream picks from leading makers, local ice cream from across Japan, and the release of the Winter Ice White Paper 2026.
A new lottery series from 100 sleeping Princes and the Kingdom of Dreams will be on sale at the Chugai Mining Co., Ltd. booth (Y-23) during Animate Girls Festival 2026 at Ikebukuro Sunshine City on November 7–8, 2026. A bonus Pearl Postcard is also given with qualifying purchases.
The AMNIBUS booth will be at Animate Girls Festival 2026 in Ikebukuro on November 7 and 8, offering advance sales of goods with newly drawn Bungo Stray Dogs WAN! 2 illustrations, event-exclusive items and a purchase bonus.
AMNIBUS will have a booth at Animate Girls Festival 2026 at Sunshine City in Ikebukuro on November 7–8, 2026, with early sales of goods featuring newly drawn Hallelujah Baby illustrations, venue-exclusive items, and a purchase bonus.
AMNIBUS will exhibit at Animate Girls Festival 2026 at Sunshine City, Ikebukuro, on November 7 and 8, with advance sales of many new goods featuring newly drawn Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road illustrations, an event-exclusive clear file, and a purchase bonus.
AMNIBUS will have a booth at Animate Girls Festival 2026 on November 7-8 at Sunshine City in Ikebukuro, offering early sales of goods with newly drawn TOUGEN ANKI illustrations, a venue-exclusive clear file, and a purchase bonus postcard.
The AMNIBUS booth will exhibit at Animate Girls Festival 2026 in Ikebukuro on November 7 and 8, with advance sales of many Blue Lock items featuring newly drawn artwork, venue-exclusive goods, and a purchase bonus.
ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Akita holds its first "Tea-Scented Gourmet Time" (茶薫る美食時間) on October 17 and 18, 2026, serving tea brewed with water from Mt. Chokai and the Shirakami Mountains in three plans - lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner.
Nihonshu Genka Sakagura Shinbashi Second Store is offering a limited-time plan that lets guests compare four Aramasa and four Juyondai sakes for 13,200 yen (tax included), from October 18 to 31, 2026, for up to 36 guests.
On select days from November 1 to 23, 2026, surf brand Billabong and Grand Prince Hotel Shin Takanawa turn the hotel's rooftop Sky Pool into a beach-resort-style space with a barrel sauna, a rooftop cafe, and a one-day live music event.
The lifestyle brand CDL TOKYO will hold its CDL TOKYO POP UP STORE 2026 WINTER "SCENT OF DAYS" at House of OMOTESANDO in Tokyo from November 27 to 29 and at CONCENT OSAKA from December 4 to 6, with new items made for the event.
A showcase video marking the 1st anniversary of the roguelike RPG Chaos Zero Nightmare was released on October 10, 2026. It covers Season 5 starting October 21, new combatants, system improvements, and in-game and offline anniversary events.
From November 20 to December 25, 2026, Chiikawa Park in Ikebukuro will hold a Christmas event with festive decorations, special greetings featuring the characters in Christmas costumes, new merchandise going on sale November 24, and an SNS hashtag campaign.
The fantasy RPG FLOWER KNIGHT GIRL receives an update on October 13, 2026, launching the month-long event "Parallel Messiah of the Deep" along with new gacha characters and character quests.
On November 6 and 7, 2026, the Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum in Koganei, Tokyo, extends its hours until 8:30 PM for "Special Night Opening - Building Light-up," softly illuminating its historic buildings with candlelight, bamboo lanterns, gas lamps, and lit hearths.
Jewelry brand e.m. marks its 30th anniversary with a new collection and limited-edition collections going on sale at its directly operated stores nationwide on November 1, 2026, with an early release at Laforet Museum Harajuku from October 21 to 25.
A Girls Band Cry pop-up shop will run from October 17 to November 5, 2026 at Atre Kawasaki, offering new goods with illustrations by character designer Nari Teshima and a limited postcard bonus with purchase.
A Girls Band Cry collaboration event will be held at 12 Rakuya locations nationwide from October 26 to November 29, 2026, with bonuses, a Music Löyly collaboration, decorations, and original goods featuring a new Toei Animation illustration of the five members in yukata.
On November 2 and 3, 2026, Hakone Retreat före & villa 1/f in Sengokuhara will hold a koniwa bonsai (small-garden bonsai) workshop for hotel guests, using saplings along with moss and stones gathered on the hotel grounds.
From October 29, 2026 to March 28, 2027, the 58th-floor "Tenku Garden" at Abeno Harukas hosts "Kakomu de Kotatsu," where guests enjoy oden and hot pot in a warm kotatsu with spectacular views.
Tokyo Dome City will hold its bar-hopping event "Hashigo-zake in TOKYO DOME CITY 2026 AUTUMN" from October 30 to November 3, 2026, with drink-and-food sets at ¥1,000 per menu at 28 participating restaurants, plus a toast event, outdoor live music, a yosakoi performance, and more.
Huis Ten Bosch in Nagasaki hosts a Miffy-themed winter event from November 6, 2026 to February 25, 2027, with an expanded Dick Bruna TABLE collaboration, Christmas and winter holiday shows, limited food, and original goods.
From October 31, 2026 to April 4, 2027, the winter-only "Orca & Smile" ticket bundles admission to Kamogawa Sea World and Tokyo German Village, with adult tickets at ¥4,100 instead of the regular ¥4,800.
To mark the 30th anniversary of the jewelry brand e.m., the new LOVE BY e.m. 30YEARS COLLECTION goes on sale on November 1, 2026, with an advance sale at the "ARE YOU EXCITED?" exhibition at Laforet Museum Harajuku from October 21 to 25.
MOSS KOGEI Kyoto 2026, a new craft festival gathering about 30 craft artists, will be held at Shozan Resort Kyoto in Takagamine on October 17 and 18, 2026, with exhibitions, sales, tea ceremonies, workshops, and talks.
The DAIRENSA! project celebrating Puyo Puyo's 35th anniversary has announced a collaboration with Sanrio Characters' HAPIDANBUI, a Kamun and Ant POP-UP in Shinjuku from October 16, and official Canva templates available from October 19.
A rosé wine made by Roger Taylor, drummer of the rock band Queen, will soon arrive in Japan. A launch event offering the earliest paid tasting in Japan, "徹底的にロジャー・テイラー", will be held on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at the live house gee-ge. in Shibuya.
Rakushoin (茶寮 楽書院), a tearoom overlooking a Japanese garden in Amagasaki, Hyogo, begins its monthly 12-session seminar series "Juni no Kei" on October 28, 2026. The first session compares six types of tea for ¥3,500 (tax included).
Oshiage Onsen Daikokuyu hosts a Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- collaboration from October 17 to November 9, 2026, with a collaboration bath ticket with tenugui towel, themed drinks and food, craft beer, medicinal baths, and original merchandise.
From November 7, 2026 to January 11, 2027, Lagunasia theme park at LAGUNA TEN BOSCH hosts a collaboration with Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-, featuring a park-wide LINE rally, original goods, collaboration menus, a themed room at Henn na Hotel, and a December 27 talk show.
From dinner on December 18 to December 25, 2026, La Table de Joël Robuchon in Ebisu Garden Place, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, will serve a Christmas-only menu. It includes a snowman-shaped dessert finished with strawberry coulis at the table.
Takino Suzuran Hillside National Government Park in Sapporo is showing kochia in autumn color, with about 4,300 plants of three varieties on view until late October. The Takino Autumn Leaves Festival runs through November 10 with free shuttle buses, an autumn marche, and a rooftop kochia viewing.
THE CAT’S ISSUE FES 2027, a cat-themed festival where art, music, markets, and food come together, will be held at HOME/WORK VILLAGE from February 20 to 23, 2027, expanded to four days with TOKYO MX joining as co-host.
Touken Ranbu ONLINE adds the new sword warrior Asakura Toushirou (CV 小村将) to its limited-time forging from after maintenance on October 13, 2026, through October 27 at 12:59 PM. A forging support pack and a 2x Renketsu enhancement campaign are also available.
Tsukuru Mori (ツクル森), an outdoor event with world music, art, crafts and food in the forest, will be held at Auru no Harappa in Keihoku, Kyoto, on November 7 (Sat) and 8 (Sun), 2026.
Yuichi Higashionna presents new works inspired by redacted official documents at void+ in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo, from October 16 to November 14, 2026.
A pickup gacha featuring Yakuzen Kusuri in a pajama costume has opened in the mobile puzzle game based on the anime The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You, with the Let's Pajama Party Part 5 event starting on October 10.
From November 18 to December 27, 2026, wedding venues in nine cities across Japan will serve "Alice's Christmas Gift Afternoon Tea" for a limited time, the third collaboration with the British original-work brand Macmillan Alice. Prices start from ¥5,000 per person.
On Sunday, November 29, 2026, ANA Crowne Plaza Niigata hosts a one-night-only collaboration dinner with the Niigata winery Fermier, pairing a special French course with six fine wines and a talk session for ¥23,000 per person.
A limited-time ART OF MIKU POP-UP SHOP will run at OU-EN Korea in Seoul's Hongdae from October 16 to 25, 2026, with original goods based on works by participating artists and a free postcard for purchases of ₩50,000 or more.
The 11th Ashiya Sand Sculpture Exhibition runs from October 23 to November 8, 2026 at Ashiya Kaihin Park in Fukuoka, featuring sand sculptures themed on soccer powerhouse nations, nightly lighting, a sound and light show, and fireworks.
Atelier Shimura, the dyeing and weaving brand carrying on the artistic spirit of Fukumi Shimura, holds a 10th anniversary exhibition and sale at its Setagaya gallery from October 30 to December 22, 2026, unveiling three new handwoven kimono, "Dawn," "Twilight," and "Moonlight," with a talk, a lecture, and a kimono try-on session.
Dolphin Wave begins a collaboration with Melonbooks on October 9, 2026, featuring a guaranteed gacha for a collaboration-exclusive Dolphin, a boss battle event, a commemorative login bonus, and a pop-up store at Melonbooks Akihabara Store No. 1.
Berlin-based contemporary art collective frontviews holds its first exhibition in Japan at the historic Kaga Iryokuen in Kaga, Ishikawa, from October 10 to 18, 2026, featuring 11 artists and an opening sound performance on the first day.
Ahead of its official Steam launch on October 29, the mobile RPG Epic Seven has revealed a lineup of events, including a new server called "Foundry" and a Steam demo available from October 8 to October 27.
The Furukawa Festival in Hida City, Gifu Prefecture, a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage festival, was certified as a Night View Heritage of Japan on October 9, 2026, with its lantern-lit Yomatsuri night festival earning particularly high praise.
From Tuesday, November 10 to Thursday, November 12, 2026, Ginza Aster's main restaurant holds the 389th "Meisai-seki" special tasting banquet. Themed "Modern Manchu-Han Imperial Feast," it uses 108 carefully selected ingredients and costs ¥160,000 per person with alcohol pairing.
A POP UP SHOP for the epic fantasy radio drama "Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation" runs at Yurakucho Marui from October 30 to November 15, 2026, with original goods featuring newly drawn illustrations, purchase bonuses, and simultaneous online pre-orders.
HAKUSAN SHOP Hakusan Porcelain Tokyo Showroom in Minami-Aoyama marks its 23rd anniversary with a campaign from Saturday, October 31 to Monday, November 16, 2026. The new MARONA and IROHANI series are unveiled and put on advance sale, alongside a PRESSURE CASTING special exhibition.
The bamboo lantern illumination event "Hana-Akari" at the flower park HANA・BIYORI returns in an upgraded version from October 29, 2026, adding a newly lit spot called Akaribana no Mon.
From October 14 to October 27, a limited-time shop at Ekimaru A La Mode JR Osaka Station Central Exit Store will offer memorial goods for the 500 Series Shinkansen and Doctor Yellow, along with Ico the Platypus merchandise.
The 2026 Kawagoe Festival takes place on Saturday, October 17 and Sunday, October 18 in Saitama. Between float tours, visitors can rest their feet at the Foot Bath Cafe TSUBAKIYA, which serves an autumn-only roasted sweet potato milk warabimochi latte and stays open until 9:00 PM on festival days.
Entries are now open for the online qualifier of KING of Performai The 8th, the official national tournament for the arcade music games maimai でらっくす, CHUNITHM and ONGEKI. The qualifier starts on October 29, 2026, and the national finals will be held on February 14, 2027 at Tokyo International Forum Hall B7.
On Saturday, October 17, 2026, Idojiri Historic Site Park in Fujimi, Nagano will host the Jomon Kingdom Harvest Festival. This year's new feature is the first "Jomon Power Talk" with the YouTuber 縄さん, alongside the "Kuku dance," a harvest ritual, and a barter exchange among visitors.
Illustrator Miwano Rag's largest solo exhibition to date, "WHERE MY HEART BEATS," runs from October 9 to 18, 2026 at Akiba CO Gallery in Akihabara, featuring more than 380 works including the new series 裏干支 –心臓にIを–, original goods, and signed copies of her art book 心贈 sold ahead of release.
AMNIBUS STORE -white- on the 4th floor of Shibuya MODI will host a No Game No Life: Zero pop-up shop from October 30 to November 15, 2026, with early-sale goods featuring new cheer-themed illustrations and purchase bonuses.
Okurayama Winter Fireworks 2026 takes place on Saturday, December 5, 2026, at Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium in Sapporo, with music-synchronized fireworks and the first-ever Night Bubble Show. Tickets go on sale at noon on October 10.
On Saturday, November 21, 2026, Sport & Do Resort Resol no Mori in Nagara-machi, Chiba, holds CHIBA LANTERN NIGHT, floating 100 lanterns carrying wishes for recovery from the recent disasters in Chiba into the autumn night sky.
Festival of SANGENJAYA 2026 returns to Sangenjaya on November 28 and 29 with 10 venues spread across plazas, a parking lot, and pedestrian-only streets, offering markets, play areas, workshops, and a stamp rally that ends with a capsule-toy machine where every try wins.
A POP UP SHOP marking the 5th anniversary of the light novel Secrets of the Silent Witch runs at Shinjuku Marui Annex from October 24 to November 8, 2026, and an online lottery is also planned.
Sekai Ennichi (世界縁日), a free outdoor festival of food, culture, music, and performances featuring stalls themed on countries and regions around the world, will be held at Nakanoshima Park in Osaka from October 10 to 12, 2026.
To mark World Watch Day on October 10, Shellman holds a two-day special watch sale, "Mechanical Watches Embodying Beauty and the Universe," at the Premium Room on the 9th floor of Hanshin Umeda Main Store, featuring CVDK, Louis Moinet, Armin Strom, and Wempe.
The puzzle game Snoopy Drops is holding a PLAZA collaboration event titled "PEANUTS in NYC -The City Has It All!-" from October 9 to October 19, along with a prize campaign for a PLAZA-exclusive SUBWAY SERIES drawstring pouch.
The idle idol development RPG STELLAR IDOL PROJECT has added the new outfit 大音師あやな【レディー＆メイデンス：RM】 via limited-time gachas that began October 9, 2026, and a limited ASMR voice drama comes as a purchase bonus.
Tokyo Age Dorayaki (東京揚げどらやき), a fried take on the classic Japanese sweet, opens its first franchise store inside Kyobashi Station in Osaka from October 13 to 16, 2026, with the new signature item Meibutsu Kinako Mamire.
On the night of October 31, 2026, the Rose Garden and 66 Plaza at Roppongi Hills will host "Window of Tomorrow," an immersive performance and installation featuring Aoitsuki and ATSUSHI as part of the all-night Roppongi Art Night 2026.
Starting in October 2026, YAU WEEKS brings a 15-meter-long wall work, outdoor exhibitions, artist print studios and a nighttime projection event to Otemachi, Marunouchi and Yurakucho, with many programs free and open without reservation.
1955 Tokyo Bay by Hoshino Resorts, a hotel themed after 1950s America, will host the cola-themed Christmas event "OLDIES COLA HOLIDAY 1955" from November 10 to December 25, 2026, with a neon-lit Christmas tree, a limited cola burger, and the new "Cola Crown Hunt" quiz rally.
At the food event & Chocolat et Créations in Nihonbashi, Tokyo, from October 10 to 12, 2026, a cookie tin made with ingredients from three long-established Nihonbashi companies and tablet chocolates from Taiwan's ORIGIN will go on sale in limited quantities.
From November 20 to 23, 2026, Biwako Hotel in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture, will serve "Les Cinq Joyaux d'Automne," a course of six dessert plates built around autumn fruits such as Shine Muscat, European pear, Beni Madonna, black fig, and Kogyoku apple.
BrownDust2 has added Character Cassette 11 "幽霊の夜," set in a haunted mansion, along with the season event "Loyal Maid," a special skin for ティル, and a new mini-game.
From November 24 to December 25, 2026, Toyosuna Park in Chiba City hosts the Chiikawa Christmas Market, an immersive event with a 6 m symbol tree, photo spots, 35 original food items, limited goods, and interactive games.
Christmas Commons, a new Christmas market held in Nakanoshima Park, Osaka, from December 11 to 25, 2026, is accepting entries for its Public Art Award 2026. One work will be selected and displayed outdoors at the venue, with ¥500,000 in production support for the winner.
The PC online dance game Club M Star celebrates one year of service with reward events, a new rare pet called Tailor Stitch, Halloween avatars and a Golden Pumpkin Coin exchange.
ENFÖLD is holding a pop-up store on the 2nd floor of Isetan Shinjuku's Main Building from October 7 to 13, featuring sustainable limited items made from leftover fabric, the archetype collection, and collaboration items.
On Friday, November 13, 2026, Hotel Oriental Express Kagoshima Tenmonkan will hold a one-night-only event pairing five sake from Fukuoka with dishes made with Kagoshima ingredients. The fee is ¥4,000 including tax, and reservations are required.
A collaboration campaign between the TV anime Inu × Boku Secret Service and Karaoke Manekineko runs from October 8 to November 8, 2026, featuring original goods with newly drawn illustrations and two character-inspired non-alcoholic drinks.
Japan Monkey Park in Inuyama, Aichi will host the free stage event "Let's Play with Sumikkogurashi! – Quiz Contest & Photo Session –" on October 12, November 22, and December 27, 2026, featuring a quiz contest and a photo time when guests can freely photograph the characters on stage.
Ticket sales for the KINGDOM HEARTS 25th ANNIVERSARY EXHIBITION, running February 5 to April 4, 2027 at Mori Arts Center Gallery in Roppongi, begin October 8, 2026 with a lottery for goods-bundled tickets, and the ticket perks and some visitor bonus details have been announced.
Kodak Apparel's first pop-up store in the Sapporo area opens at Sapporo PARCO on October 9, 2026 and runs through March 28, 2027, with the 26AW collection and Sapporo-exclusive novelties.
Komoro Distillery will start selling its first single malt Japanese whisky, "KOMORO ORIGIN," on November 7, 2026, limited to 4,000 bottles in the initial release. The distillery has also announced the bottle design and a First Release Week running from November 7 to 15.
THE LIVELY Fukuoka Hakata is running its autumn program "DIG MY Autumn" through November 15, 2026, with a flower art display in the lobby lounge, Mont Blanc desserts, seasonal drinks, a photo contest and a new autumn menu at the Sound Sake Stand.
Zenrin's map-themed stationery and goods brand Map Design GALLERY is running a limited-time pop-up store at the Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store from October 14 to 27, 2026, its first pop-up in Osaka City.
MARREA, a bag brand that has been expanding its fan base in Japan through pop-ups, is holding its first Tohoku pop-up at Fujisaki in Sendai from October 8 to October 14, 2026, with lightweight bags in a wide range of colors.
From October 10 to November 15, 2026, a free digital stamp rally featuring creator Miiruka runs across seven spots in Namba, Shinsekai, and Nipponbashi as part of GREATER NAMBA FESTIVAL, with a pop-up shop and an autograph session at Osaka Takashimaya.
MR.BROTHERS CUT CLUB opened NAKAMEGURO 2ND, its 11th store in Japan and overseas, in Nakameguro, Tokyo on October 2, 2026. A reception party at TRUNK(HOTEL) CAT STREET and a BROSH POP UP follow on October 16.
Okinawa Harborview Hotel in Naha is running "Festive Season 2026" from November 4 to December 25, 2026, with Christmas menus at its buffet, teppanyaki restaurant, and lounge, special stay plans, live music, and a Santa Delivery to guest rooms on December 25.
Restaurant Grand Cinq at Oriental Hotel Tokyo Bay in Urayasu, Chiba, serves winter dishes and sweets from 14 countries, including rich chocolate desserts, from November 4, 2026 to January 31, 2027.
Puyopuyo!! Quest will hold its official live broadcast, the 13.5th Anniversary Special, on October 10, 2026 at 8:00 PM, streaming on YouTube Live and X with voice actor guests.
THE BOTANICAL RESORT Rinne, a botanical garden with overnight stays in Naka, Ibaraki, turns one on November 29, 2026, and will hold a different event on each of four consecutive weekends in November.
From December 1 to 25, 2026, Risonare Yatsugatake in Yamanashi holds Christmas events with Santa Claus appearing daily on Piment Street, cream puff tree sweets making, Christmas wreath making, and a stay plan that includes a "Delivery Santa" gift visit to the guest room.
From October 14 to 19, 2026, Saga Tamaya in Saga City will hold a memorial exhibition for the late Living National Treasure Manji Inoue, showing works by him, his son Yasunori, and his grandson Yuki. A limited cafe serving sweets and tea on Manji Inoue Kiln tableware and a gold exhibition are held at the same venue.
From October 30 to November 1, 2026, Saisei Kogei Exhibition 3 will be held in Harajuku, Tokyo, reviving a late father's suit, radio and other belongings with traditional crafts so the next owner can keep using them.
A collaboration stage marking the 15th anniversary of the Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. series and Gundam EXA is now live in the mobile game SD Gundam G Generation ETERNAL, alongside a limited-time campaign to read volume 1 of the Gundam EXA and Gundam EXA VS comics through October 31.
Shiromine-ji Temple, Temple No. 81 on the Shikoku 88-Temple Pilgrimage in Sakaide, Kagawa, holds its second night illumination from November 13 to 29, 2026, lighting up the autumn leaves and temple buildings and opening its Treasure Hall to visitors.
From October 15 to 21, 2026, Artglorieux GALLERY OF TOKYO on the fifth floor of GINZA SIX presents Takanori Nishimura's solo exhibition "Forms of Emotion," showing paintings, objects, and jewelry that grew out of moments of being moved by nature. Admission is free.
Visitors to the 33rd Railway Festival at Odaiba on October 10 and 11, 2026 who spend ¥1,000 or more on Tetsudō Musume merchandise in a single transaction at a participating booth can receive a random original can badge from the TV anime Tetsuryō! Meet with Tetsudō Musume.
The TOKYO ATLAS International Art Exhibition runs from October 10 to December 20, 2026, across Odaiba, Aomi, and Tennozu, bringing together artists from Japan and abroad, including Yayoi Kusama and Leiko Ikemura. Admission is free, with some paid programs.
Special 25th anniversary goods made with Swarovski® crystals, including a Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse plush set, a headband, and jewelry, go on sale from November 25 at Tokyo DisneySea.
The MMO Tree of Savior: Neverland has begun its 2nd anniversary event, featuring the "Home Building Festival," a new fashion DIY feature called "Dream Weaving," an October 11 celebration at Norn Royal Castle, and free anniversary rewards, with a new anniversary-only adventure server also opening.
AmiAmi's Akihabara Radio Kaikan and Ikebukuro Mini Fair Goods stores host the Trickcal:Chibi Go pop-up store from October 9 to 25, 2026, with AmiAmi-exclusive products, purchase bonuses and a stamp rally.
A VACHEMENT pop-up store runs at Tomorrowland Lumine Shinjuku from October 8 to 25 and at Lumine Tachikawa from October 15 to November 1, 2026, with TOMORROWLAND exclusive outerwear and fall/winter 2026 new arrivals.
VS Tokimeki Night SPECIAL, the largest edition of the series, will be held on Saturday, December 5, 2026 at Yokohama World Porters, using the VS PARK facility and a rooftop venue overlooking the Minato Mirai night view. Up to 1,000 singles aged 18 to 32 can take part.
W Osaka will hold its COUNTDOWN PARTY 2026 - 2027 on December 31, 2026, with performances by GENDAI, TRAinnovation and Yuuki Yoshiyama, followed by a free New Year's Day celebration on January 1, 2027.
Restaurant Café Terrace ami Kobe in Chuo-ku, Kobe will serve a special Christmas dinner course for three days only, December 24 to 26, 2026, with views of Kobe Port at night from the windows. Reservations are now open.
The second Animax reading play based on Capcom's "Ace Attorney" will run for nine performances from November 26 to 30, 2026 at Theater 1010 in Adachi, Tokyo. Toshiya Miyata of Kis-My-Ft2 is among the 19 cast members announced, and official presale tickets are available through October 18.
From October 1 to December 30, 2026, the Sense Tea Corner on the 37th floor of Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo hosts "Champagne Bar with Krug," serving Krug Grande Cuvée 174th Edition by the glass alongside rare champagnes and specially created small plates.
Before the Ichikawa Danjūrō at Dan-no-ura performances on November 6 and 7, 2026 in Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi, the venue will host Heike Odori performances along with booths selling local specialties and promoting tourism.
French ceramic artist Elise Gettliffe is holding her first solo exhibition in about two years at R.ALAGAN store & gallery in Tokyo's Jingumae from October 16 to 18, 2026, showing new work from a roughly three-month residency in Shigaraki, Shiga.
The Stargazing Camp collaboration cafe for the TV anime Frieren: Beyond Journey's End returns by popular demand at ORBcafe in Shibuya and Osaka from October 10, 2026.
From October 10 to November 23, 2026, the NARUTO×BORUTO Fuji Hidden Leaf Village area at Fuji-Q Highland celebrates Naruto Uzumaki's birthday with a stamp rally linking the village and three Fujikyuko Line stations, an SNS campaign, and a giveaway of original A4 files.
Christmas and the holiday season are said to see the most proposals of the year, yet bridal rings take about 1.5 to 2 months to be delivered, so Umeda Hankyu Bridal Club at Hankyu Umeda Main Store suggests starting the ring search in October, with about 30 brands, jewelry concierges, and a Bridal Fair running November 4 to 24, 2026.
Hotel Universal Port and Hotel Universal Port Vita, official hotels of Universal Studios Japan, host a Christmas Fair from November 9 to December 25, 2026, featuring a dinner buffet returning after six years and a Christmas Cocktail Fair.
A new matsutake-hunting event is now live in the smartphone game Hypnosis Mic -Alternative Rap Battle-, running from October 7 to October 19, 2026, with the event-limited SSR card SSR【松茸発見名人】躑躅森盧笙 among the rewards.
Starting October 8, 2026, the arcade title Initial D THE ARCADE adds Persona 5 Royal items themed on Joker, Panther, and Queen, available through play stamps and Time Trial events.
A limited-time pop-up store for "Sake Gacha," the online sake shop KURAND's popular random-sake service, runs from October 16 to 29, 2026 at the Shinjuku Station East Exit Concourse in LUMINE EST Shinjuku, with real capsule toy machines.
From October 16 to 25, 2026, the interior shop Mid-Century MODERN in Meguro, Tokyo, will host "Tokiori," a solo exhibition by weaving artist Aya Nishikata. It is her first collaboration with furniture, featuring George Nelson's Marshmallow Sofa covered in fabric she wove herself.
From November 26 to December 25, 2026, Tokyo Midtown in Minato City, Tokyo holds MIDTOWN CHRISTMAS 2026 with bubble-filled illumination in Midtown Garden, the first-ever MIDWINTER LOUNGE serving champagne, an approximately 8.5 m real fir Christmas tree, and an outdoor ice rink opening on December 5.
Three brands, yaso, BOLOCO, and PHAPHIC, hold a joint pop-up at Hankyu Umeda Main Store from October 7 to 13, 2026. It features a forest scent tasting, weekend perfume-making and hand-weaving workshops, and a limited-quantity trial kit.
Naoshima New Museum of Art will open its winter rotation on December 12, 2026 with "Currents without Anchors," a joint exhibition by Kei Imazu and Bagus Pandega. The museum is closed from November 24 to the opening, and online tickets for December 12 onward go on sale October 9.
From November 20 to December 25, 2026, OMO7 Yokohama by Hoshino Resorts is holding its first "Legacy Christmas," with a guest-only YOKOHAMA Illumination Ride from Kannai to the port area, a Legacy Christmas Tree on the hotel's grand staircase, and a limited-time Stollen Parfait at OMO Bakery.
RAKU CAFE Ikebukuro Store 2 and Shinsaibashi Store 2 host a collaboration campaign with the anime film THE RIBBON HERO from October 22 to November 10, 2026, with an exclusive clear card, original goods, a collaboration menu with a coaster, decorations, and an X campaign.
ROKKO Forest Sound Museum will hold the "Forest Sound Christmas Night Concert 2026 - Casual Café Style" on December 19 and 20, 2026, pairing a concert on music boxes and other automatic musical instruments with a choice of Forest Café plates. Reservations open on November 1.
Shisui, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Nara is selling limited-time stay plans that include admission to the 78th Annual Exhibition of Shōsō-in Treasures at Nara National Museum, available October 23 to November 10, 2026.
The Kura, a music bar in Kinshicho, Tokyo, hosts the one-night Halloween party R&B HALLOWEEN on October 31, 2026, with DJs spinning R&B, HipHop, Reggae, and Hawaiian Reggae, happy hour until 8:00 PM, and a free Habu sake mini shot for guests who come in costume.
A courtyard tree about 5 meters tall, encircled by a ring of light symbolizing "goen," lights up at The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike from October 9, 2026, with seasonal candle-art workshops open to guests.
From December 26, 2026 to January 4, 2027, Restaurant & Bar TIDE TABLE Shiomi at Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel is serving festive dinner buffets with a live tuna dismantling show using tuna from Toyosu Market, osechi dishes, and New Year events such as mochi pounding and a lion dance.
Special goods go on sale November 10 and special menus from November 1, ahead of the "Disney Christmas" event at Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea running November 11 to December 25. The lineup includes Li'l RingRing goods and the debut of "Jolly Food Plaza."
On Tuesday, November 10, 2026, The Tokyo Station Hotel offers a plan combining a before-opening building tour of Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum, Tokyo, a hotel tour and lunch, limited to 15 guests.
From October 10 to 12, 2026, the Toranomon Japanese-style izakaya 楽㐂 (Rakki) will hold the three-day-only Sushi BOSE event, serving Edomae sushi from a single piece alongside pairings of five sake and shochu chosen by the sake shops Kagoya and Sakadoya.
A collaboration between the TV anime Yumeiro Patissiere and Karaoke no Tetsujin runs from October 8 to November 23, 2026 at 10 stores, with collaboration drinks, concept rooms, a song challenge, and new Halloween-themed goods featuring newly drawn illustrations.
Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island is giving away a limited-quantity original sticker to celebrate Armin Arlert's birthday, the sixth and final installment in its Attack on Titan character birthday series, starting November 3, 2026, to guests holding a THE NIGHT WALK admission ticket.
From October 26 to December 31, 2026, Biwako Hotel in Otsu, Shiga, serves winter lunches at Japanese Restaurant Oomi (Omi beef and Omi duck hoba-yaki, ¥6,500) and Teppanyaki Oomi (Omi jidori chicken and Omi beef loin, ¥8,500).
Daimaru Shinsaibashi is stocking a wide range of chestnut sweets in October, including the top picks of this year's new employees, and giving out limited-edition "Pukkuri Stickers" with qualifying purchases from October 13 to November 10, 2026.
DMM GAMES' "DeepOne: Fragment of Void and Dream" and "Orphans Order" are running the joint collaboration event "Autumn Fest: All-In Bunny Night" from October 6 to October 19, 2026, with collaboration-exclusive skins, special missions, login bonuses, and a DMM Points campaign.
Milan-born bag brand DONE! is holding its first pop-up store in the Kansai region on the 1st floor of Hankyu Umeda Main Store from October 7 to 13, 2026. Purchasers receive a colorful strap and a heart carabiner, and founder Stefania Gnutti will be in the store on opening day.
On December 19, 2026, the Fairfield by Marriott Michinoeki Project and Tamba Wine in Kyotamba, Kyoto Prefecture will hold a special Christmas dinner featuring Kyoto duck (京鴨®), game meat, and Japanese Black beef with wine pairings, exclusively for guests of Fairfield by Marriott Kyoto Kyotamba.
A ROUND1 x Fate/Grand Order collaboration campaign runs from October 13, 2026 to January 11, 2027, featuring collaboration menus and packs, themed rooms at the Ikebukuro and Umeda stores, bowling score effects, crane game prizes, and original goods.
The second gelato pique collaboration with Sanrio characters, GELATO PIQUE ♡ Sanrio characters, goes on sale October 28, 2026, at GELATO PIQUE LIMITED CONCEPT STORE locations in Sapporo, Ginza, Nagoya, Umeda and Fukuoka, with sanrio house stores and online stores also carrying the collection.
The Charles Fazzino 3D Art Exhibition runs from October 7 to 13, 2026, at the Art Gallery on the 8th floor of Hanshin Umeda Main Store, featuring colorful layered artworks by the New York-based pop artist.
Hoshino Resorts Tomamu in Hokkaido opens its Ice Village, a town of 11 snow and ice domes, on December 20, 2026, with the season planned to run through March 10, 2027. New this winter are concerts in the Ice Chapel, afternoon tea in the Ice Hotel and an Ice Photo Studio.
Huis Ten Bosch in Nagasaki Prefecture will hold its year-end event "Grand Finale Night - Music & Fireworks Countdown -" for six days from December 26, 2026, with a different live show or spectacle each night and 5,000 fireworks on New Year's Eve.
Iinuma Honke, a sake brewery in Shisui, Chiba, holds the "Shuen Shisui no Yoake 2026" banquet on November 6 and 7, 2026, pairing a seasonal course meal with freshly pressed junmai daiginjo at Kinoene Omoya, a farmhouse restaurant about 300 years old.
Ise History Museum in Ise, Mie Prefecture, is holding its autumn special exhibition on Nihonga painter Nakamura Sashu through November 23, 2026. Adult admission is ¥300, high school students and younger are free, and the displays change between the first and second parts.
A limited-time stay package from The Kahala Hotel & Resort Yokohama goes on sale on October 6, 2026, for stays from November 21 to December 25. It includes a priority entry pair ticket to the Christmas Market in Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse and premium mugs, from ¥52,400 per room for 2 adults.
From October 30 to November 20, 2026, Kera-ike Skating Rink in the Karuizawa Hoshino Area celebrates its 10th anniversary with free admission on October 30 and 31 and special rates through November 20 for Nagano residents, offering an early "first skate" among the autumn leaves.
From December 19, 2026 to February 28, 2027, the TV anime Lycoris Recoil collaboration event "LYCORIS RECOIL × Blue Turtle Collaboration 2026" offers a collaboration cafe at Blue Turtle, themed rooms at Hotel Atoll Emerald Miyakojima, and original goods on Miyakojima.
From October 14 to 20, 2026, Matsuzakaya Shizuoka will hold the "-gravity- Kenta Nakajima Exhibition" at Blanc CUBE, the art and luxury salon on the 2nd floor of the North Building. It is the first solo exhibition at the store, centered on the Western-style painter's Anonymous Horizon and Kien no Hana series.
Tokyo's Nezu Museum will present about 50 bugaku costumes and related materials, including many National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties, from October 24 to November 23, 2026. Costumes from Rinnoji Temple in Tochigi will be shown to the public for the first time in 45 years.
From October 15 to December 15, 2026, The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho is holding "Back to the Roots -Kishu, Wakayama-," a collaboration fair with Wakayama Prefecture offering a lunch course, dinner courses and cocktails made with Wakayama ingredients.
A free outdoor screening of the concert film Ryuichi Sakamoto | Opus will be held at the Central Plaza of Komazawa Olympic Park on October 10, 2026, starting at 5:30 PM. It is the first outdoor screening of the film in Tokyo.
Shangri-La Tokyo will serve limited-time Christmas dinners at Piacere, Nadaman and The Lobby Lounge, offered in stages from December 23 through December 26, 2026.
Shibuya Loft is holding "Good Lucky Market", a collection of about 170 lucky charms such as daruma, maneki-neko and sea bream items, from October 6 to November 4, 2026, on the 3rd floor Cook & Dine section.
Taiwan Culture Festival 2026 Spring runs from October 10 to 12, 2026, at the Tokyo City i Performance Zone in KITTE Marunouchi, with a record 22 booths of Taiwanese food, tea, goods, beauty products, and travel information.
THE THOUSAND KYOTO near Kyoto Station is a Hotel Partner of the contemporary art fair Art Collaboration Kyoto, held November 7 to 9, 2026. The hotel offers a stay plan with fair invitation tickets from ¥122,000 for two guests, limited to 10 groups, plus in-hotel art displays and a custom card key case.
Toyohashi Planetarium in Aichi holds its first Halloween Horror Planetarium on October 24, 2026, pairing a horror dome program with a flashlight-only Night Museum at the Underground Resources Museum. Applications are accepted from October 10 until 12:00 PM on October 17.
Select shop Uzuri, which introduces brands from Africa, holds the "African Quiet Luxury" POP-UP STORE on the 2nd floor of Shinjuku Takashimaya from October 14 to 20, 2026, with bags, jewelry, shawls and more from across the continent.
Update 15.9 for World of Warships brings the Pacific Front strategy event, with the American Tier VI Premium destroyer Monaghan among its rewards, and Blue Archive collaboration content returns in both World of Warships titles.
Yamaguchi Flower Tourism 2026, a one-night, two-day autumn tour planned by Hibiya-Kadan, will be held on November 11 and 12, 2026. The tour covers cosmos fields, flower growers, a sake brewery, craft beer, washi dyeing and Yuda Onsen, and costs ¥33,000 per person for 20 monitor participants.
From October 7 to 20, 2026, Yokohama Takashimaya holds TSUNAGU ACTION WEEKS to address the problem of abandoned bamboo groves. The program includes Hama no Menma made from Yokohama bamboo, a market for comparing 14 types of menma from 12 prefectures, and bamboo products.
A collaboration cafe for the TV anime You and I Are Polar Opposites opens at Share CAFE in Shinjuku, Shinsaibashi, and Nagoya from October 16, 2026, with the collaboration menu and newly drawn Retro Pop original goods now revealed.
On December 3, 2026, Ginza NAGANO will host a special seminar on the Zenkoji Temple Gokaicho, held once every seven years, followed by a tasting of three Shinshu apple varieties. The fee is ¥1,000, and registration has closed after both sessions reached capacity.
A pop-up store marking the first anniversary of the theatrical film Zombie Land Saga Yumeginga Paradise opens at AKIHABARA Gamers Main Store on October 24, 2026, then moves on to Yume Town Saga, Sendai, Namba, Nagoya, and Hakata with new illustrated goods and online orders.
Achi Village in Nagano will hold a two-day, one-night autumn foliage photo trekking event along the ancient Tosando road on October 31 and November 1, 2026. Two guided routes are offered, with an overnight stay at the Bangakuso mountain hut (萬岳荘) and a ¥14,000 fee that includes guide, bus and lodging.
atmoscon 2026, an urban culture festival combining sneakers, music, fashion and art, takes place October 31 and November 1, 2026, at Shinjuku Sumitomo Building, with early-release items and additional live acts now announced.
Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island will hold a free Titan photo challenge for Attack on Titan night event participants from October 10 to November 30, 2026. Those who find five Pure Titans and report their best shot at the goal receive an original Titan sticker.
The Battle Cats will hold a collaboration event with the TV anime Rurouni Kenshin from October 9 to October 26, 2026, featuring collaboration-exclusive gacha and stages.
Japanese beauty brand Cami opens a global online store on Thursday, October 8, 2026, shipping to six regions, and takes part in the SONG OF SKIN pop-up in Los Angeles from the same day.
From October 5 to December 13, 2026, Atmos Italian Dining on the 40th floor of Conrad Osaka serves an autumn Italian buffet themed "La Dolce Vita," featuring the cuisines of Tuscany and Liguria with seasonal ingredients such as chestnuts, mushrooms, and eggplant. Lunch starts at ¥7,200 and dinner at ¥8,000.
From October 22 to November 10, 2026, RAKU CAFE Ikebukuro and Shinsaibashi host the first collab cafe for DAISO's official character Daizo, with original food and drinks, limited goods, and Daizo appearing as store manager on select days.
Fashion brand equalment (イコールメント) marks its 3rd anniversary with a new collection at a pop-up store in RAYARD MIYASHITA PARK North 2F, THE [ ] STORE, open to the public from October 7 to October 13, 2026.
To mark Hands' 50th anniversary, the HANDS×HANGYODON collaboration runs from October 10 to November 12, 2026 at Hands stores and the online store, with limited-edition goods, an original shopper, a novelty sticker, in-store BGM, and a photo session at Hands Shinjuku.
Hankyu Umeda Main Store holds Christmas Market 2026 in its 9th-floor event space and Festival Plaza from November 18 to December 25, 2026. Under the theme "Tie the Magic," a scent effect joins the mirror ball tree and merry-go-round light show for the first time.
From October 28 to November 3, the 1st floor Promotion Space 11 at Hankyu Umeda Main Store hosts CROSSLINKING Japanese Creators, featuring HERMNANT's Nishijin hikihaku bags, Bunshogama tableware, and Awahino kettle-roasted tea. A sencha tea ceremony workshop with all three brands is held ahead of the event on October 24.
From October 10 to 12, 2026, HIBIYA CENTRAL MARKET in Tokyo Midtown Hibiya holds a special event with an autumn wine festival, limited-time food from guest vendors, a ceramics exhibition, and an eyewear pop-up.
The seventh "Higashi Tokyo Ichi" market, where new businesses are born, takes place October 16 to 18, 2026 in Yanagibashi, Taito City, with around 40 makers and free admission.
From October 10 to November 24, 2026, Okage Yokocho in front of Ise Jingu's Naiku decorates its streets with about 2,000 lanterns for the second Akari no Matsuri. Admission is free, with a lantern lighting ceremony and autumn events including taiko, gagaku and the Ise Shinshu-sai new-sake festival.
From October 25 to December 25, 2026, the Kuboso Memorial Museum of Arts in Izumi, Osaka, presents works from the Yokosuka Museum of Art collection, with related events including a night museum with projection mapping and a sukajan try-on.
On October 17 (Saturday) and 18 (Sunday), 2026, the Kyoto International Manga Museum hosts the indie game exhibition Kyoto Game Daisakusen, where visitors can play nine original games made by students from Kyoto Seika University and others at BitSummit Game Jam 2026, with a related talk session on both days.
Launer London joins the first half of British Fair 2026 at Hankyu Umeda Main Store from October 7 to 12, 2026, taking orders for the QE II model that celebrates the 100th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's birth.
Mitsukoshi Isetan Group's autumn "think good" sustainability campaign runs from October 7, 2026, with upcycling projects, a student design award and regional craft items at Isetan Shinjuku, Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi and Ginza Mitsukoshi.
Zuiganji Temple, a national treasure in Matsushima, Miyagi, holds autumn night visits from October 30 to November 23, 2026, on a "moon-viewing light-up" theme with a new audio guide, projection mapping by a local vocational school, free NAKED Distance Lantern loans, and an art omikuji called NAKED Hanamikuji. Adult admission is ¥1,200 for web advance tickets or ¥1,300 for regular tickets.
On October 31 and November 1, 2026, the Dining & Cafe Rendezvous Lounge at New Otani Inn Sapporo serves a Halloween Afternoon Tea Set with autumn-flavored sweets and a roast beef sandwich for ¥4,200 per person. A Halloween SNS Photo Campaign for set guests runs on October 31.
Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island will bring back its popular Godzilla Minus One Cream Puff for a limited time from October 6, 2026, alongside the Godzilla Minus One Special Exhibition Revival.
PASONA HARBOR STAGE, an offshore art stage on the east coast of Awaji Island in Hyogo Prefecture, is selling plans that pair a performance ticket with a meal at one of the five restaurants at the neighboring THE PASONA. The original ballet "Libris no Hon" runs on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from September 5 to October 31.
Three PENON "Touch Me! Art Magnets" based on works by Van Gogh, Manet and Cross are sold at ¥900 each (tax included), exclusively at the special exhibition shop of "Van Gogh and the Impressionists" at Nagoya City Art Museum, running from September 19 to November 29, 2026.
Pierre Mantoux, the luxury legwear brand from Milan founded in 1932, is holding a pop-up at Nihombashi Mitsukoshi Main Store from October 7 to 20, 2026, featuring its 2026-27 fall/winter collection.
New Project SEKAI COLORFUL STAGE! feat. Hatsune Miku merchandise, including acrylic stands, a greeting card collection and mini pouches, goes on sale at Animate stores nationwide on October 13, 2026, alongside a fair offering a clear bookmark bonus through November 8.
Sapporo Park Hotel in Chuo-ku, Sapporo will hold a special tasting event by Akihiro Kikuchi, head chef of its Sichuan restaurant Togenkyo, from November 5 (Thu) to 7 (Sat), 2026. The eight-dish course costs ¥18,000 per person and includes free drinks and a souvenir.
A collaboration event between SEGA NET Mahjong MJ and Pachinko e Neon Genesis Evangelion (Hajimari no Kioku) began on October 5, 2026, featuring the Pachi-Eva CUP 2 national tournament across the app and arcade versions, along with Evangelion-inspired collaboration items.
To mark its 7th anniversary on November 1, SHIBUYA SCRAMBLE SQUARE will hold its first off-site event, a ZINE-making experience at SHIBUYA KITAYA PARK on November 3, along with new shops, pop-ups, and SHIBUYA SKY anniversary events.
Yamanashi Sone Kyuryo Park in Kofu will hold "Day to Enjoy Ancient Times and Nature" on Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM. The free event offers a museum tour, tree observation with a tree doctor, and clay or acorn crafts.
Chef's Live Kitchen at Strings Hotel Nagoya is holding a limited-time strawberry sweets buffet from December 3, 2026 to January 11, 2027, on Thursdays, Fridays, weekends, and holidays only, with strawberry sweets, Christmas-themed desserts in December, and a build-your-own mini parfait corner.
British everyday-wear brand Sunspel is holding a pop-up on the 1st floor of Hankyu Men's Osaka from October 7 to 20, 2026, featuring cashmere knitwear, the Classic T-Shirt, and the Loopback Sweatshirt.
From November 13 to 15, 2026, the first standalone SUPER ART & CRAFT MARKET takes place in the underground arcade of Tokyo Midtown Hibiya, with about 40 shops and creators in art, craft, and food and drink. Admission is free.
Tokyo German Village in Sodegaura, Chiba, will hold the large-scale nighttime Tokyo Lantern Festival 2026-2027 from November 1, 2026 to April 4, 2027, featuring giant lanterns floating on the water and a lighting ceremony on opening day.
Entries for TOKYO MARATHON 2027 volunteers open on October 6, 2026 in all categories, the same day the official volunteer club VOLUNTAINER turns 10. Overseas member registration for people living abroad also starts that day, and "Global Volunteer" entries open on November 4.
A limited-time pop-up shop for the TV anime Tune In to the Midnight Heart will be held at CulPop on the 4th floor of AKIBA Cultures ZONE in Akihabara from October 30 to November 8, 2026, with pajama party-themed merchandise.
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter will hold "Magical Winter," a limited-time event from November 13, 2026 to January 11, 2027, featuring a Christmas-decorated Great Hall, a snow-covered Forbidden Forest, and two Hogwarts Dinner plans.
Yoku Moku Museum in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo, holds the YM Art Session "Arabesque of Constellations" in November 2026, with a new weekday Precious Class that includes tea time with mignardises, plus regular adult and kids classes on Saturdays.
From October 2 through November 15, 2026, Karaoke Maneki Neko locations nationwide are running a moon-viewing-themed collaboration with the actor-training game A3!, featuring newly drawn rabbit-ear illustrations, collab goods, four troupe-inspired non-alcoholic drinks with novelties, and a singing campaign with original wallpapers.
From October 3 to November 29, 2026, on Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays, ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Toyama holds the "Autumn Reward Sweets Buffet" at Café in the Park, featuring three Mont Blancs piped in front of guests (Ibaraki chestnut, Hokkaido pumpkin, and Goroshima Kintoki) alongside autumn sweets and savory dishes, with adult pricing at ¥5,800.
ART AQUARIUM MUSEUM GINZA is holding its last special exhibition in Ginza, Ginza’s Goldfish Hundred Flowers Exhibition, from October 2, 2026 through January 6, 2027, before ending its run at Ginza Mitsukoshi.
AQUARIUM × ART átoa in Kobe displays Moomin-related books and posters on its 3rd-floor FOYER from October 2 to December 13, 2026, alongside combo tickets with the "Tove Jansson and the Moomins" exhibition and limited collaboration goods.
Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island will hold the Awaji Survey Corps Exam, a 10-question quiz tied to its Attack on Titan collaboration event, from October 5 to November 30, 2026. The exam is free, but a day or night event attraction ticket is required.
baanai's first solo exhibition in Kyoto, "THROUGH THE PAINTING OCEAN," runs from November 6 to December 19, 2026 at YUMEKOUBOU GALLERY, a kyo-machiya gallery in Gion.
Caramel sweets specialty shop CARAMER is holding its first pop-up at Yamakataya Kagoshima from October 7 to October 13, 2026, featuring the new CARAMER Sand Maron Cassis alongside its signature CARAMER Sand.
A Sanrio Characters collaboration design event is running on the CARD CONNECT card print game machine through December 6 (Sunday), with 11 Original Print frames and 20 Gacha Print cards.
A teaser video for the "Nightmare Festival" showcase marking the first anniversary of the roguelike RPG Chaos Zero Nightmare is now live ahead of the October 10 showcase, with a maidreamin collaboration cafe at 8 locations and an anniversary OST also planned.
From October 15 to 18, 2026, Namba Hiroba in front of Nankai Namba Station hosts an experiential art space overseen by Akihiro Nishino, decorated with about 5,000 lanterns and eyeball objects. Admission is free.
COMFES vol.10, a free urban culture event combining vintage clothing markets, food, and DJ music, takes place at Minatomachi River Place in Namba, Osaka, on November 21 and 22, 2026.
Fortnitemares 2026 runs through October in Fortnite, bringing new Overrides and weapons, the return of Horde Rush, and costumes themed on Five Nights at Freddy's, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Beetlejuice, and more.
The first-ever marche event "Gokigensan-ten" takes place on October 17 and 18, 2026, at Stage Felissimo in Kobe. At least 20 exhibitors in their 20s and 30s will run booths for goods, books, art, and baked sweets, alongside participatory content and an essay exhibition, with free admission.
Sanrio characters Exhibition Hotel Floria Tokyo at Tokyu Kabukicho Tower in Shinjuku is holding the limited-time Halloween event "Kawaii HALLOWEEN Party" from October 3 to October 31, 2026, with Halloween decorations, special Halloween content, and Halloween goods.
On October 10 and 11, 2026, JR Kyushu's Tokyo Branch Office will run a goods booth at the 33rd Railway Festival in Odaiba, selling original railway goods and limited quantities of rare parts used on actual trains.
Museum "Eki" KYOTO will host Kaj Franck Retrospective – Timeless Finland Design from November 3 to December 20, 2026, presenting glassware and ceramics mainly from the Helsinki Architecture & Design Museum collection.
A limited-time collaboration café marking the Osaka run of the Shin Agito Exhibition opens at Namba Parks in Osaka from October 3 to October 25, 2026, with original menus themed on characters including Kamen Rider Agito, G3, Gills and Another Agito.
Azabudai Hills Gallery in Tokyo will host the Little Mouse's Red Vest play museum, set in the world of the anime, from January 10 to April 4, 2027, with more details to be announced within the year.
Made in Abyss teams up with ROUND1 at all locations from October 9, 2026 to January 11, 2027. The "Fluffy Winter Days" campaign features new illustrations of the characters in matching scarves, collaboration goods, themed menus, bowling score effects, and more.
mesm Tokyo, Autograph Collection on the Takeshiba waterfront holds the seafaring-themed festive promotion "Holiday Voyage 2026" from December 1, 2026 to January 7, 2027, with a stamp rally, postcards, a Nutcracker dinner, a Christmas cake, and a countdown party.
MOCAD ONLINE SHOP has published CRAFTED Vol. 6 on the Kameoka stone craft workshop Saida Stone Shop and started selling its first experience tour, held for one day only on November 3, 2026.
A limited-time pop-up store for the jewelry brand MONAKA jewellery runs at Tomorrowland Lumine Tachikawa from October 1 to 12 and at Tomorrowland Kashiwa Takashimaya Station Mall from October 16 to 25, 2026.
From October 9 to 21, 2026, the walk-around mt masking tape event "mt ex Minomachi 2026" takes place at NAE Mino, Matsuhisa Eisuke Paper Shop Bantodai, and 洗翠庵 in Mino, Gifu, with installations, limited-edition tapes, a stamp rally, and a Kani Chip collaboration.
On Monday, October 12, 2026 (Sports Day), BAR 新宿 ウイスキーサロン in Shinjuku hosts a 90-minute tasting seminar with Nagahama Distillery chief blender Yusuke Yaku, pouring five whiskies including three secret bottles, one of them an upcoming release.
To mark the first anniversary of NARUMIYA HAPPY PARK, the NARUMIYA CHARACTERS Lovely Stand theme cafe runs October 16 to November 22 in Shinjuku and October 29 to November 29 in Umeda, with character-inspired food, drinks, and original goods.
A TV anime Naruto: Shippuden × episode pop-up shop runs October 9 to 21, 2026, at Ekimaru A La Mode's JR Kyoto Station West Exit store, with limited goods featuring new school-trip-themed illustrations and a random postcard for every ¥3,000 spent.
From October 1, 2026, NASU SENBONMATSU FARM in Nasushiobara, Tochigi, offers a drop-in workshop where visitors color paper-cut designs by Teppei Hayakawa with Kitpas and hold them up to the light.
From October 31 to November 3, 2026, the new event Open Hasami 2026 takes visitors around Hasami Town in Nagasaki to see kilns, workshops, food and culture that usually stay out of view.
Taiwan-born fragrance brand P.Seven Tea Perfume introduces the Hecha Series, three perfumes combining Japanese tea and Taiwanese tea, developed with Fukujuen's CHA Research Center. Pre-sale starts October 7, 2026 at Salon de Parfum 2026 in Isetan Shinjuku.
At SOCIAL CASTLE MARKET 2026 on October 10 and 11, PDAY's "Castle Photo Studio + Lab" booth lets visitors pose with Nagoya Castle's main keep and golden shachihoko behind them and turn the photo into a trading card or photo panel on the spot.
On Saturday, October 10, 2026, Hideaway Bar 2256 in Nishiazabu hosts "Real NightJewel – Gems That Light Up Tomorrow – Vol. 2", a six-session event based on the card-style suspense app Roppongi Sadistic Night, with all-you-can-drink, limited cocktails, and photo sessions.
A collaboration event with hololive's Sakura Miko, "Elite Eizo Park in Odaiba," runs from October 15 to November 1, 2026 at LED DAIBA STUDIO in DECKS Tokyo Beach, featuring an exclusive movie on three large LED screens, original merchandise, an omikuji, and a mystery-solving rally. Admission to the special movie is free.
For the autumn festival of the Sawara Grand Festival from October 9 to 11, 2026, Sawara Shoka-machi Hotel NIPPONIA in Katori, Chiba, adds a daytime session on October 9 and 10 to its Premium Seat Plan, with seats on the second floor of a prefecture-designated cultural property for ¥12,000.
Ticket details have been announced for the Shugo Chara! 20th Anniversary Original Art Exhibition "The Unlocked Sparkle," running December 12 to 27, 2026 at Tokyo Solamachi 5F Space 634, with advance ticket sales starting October 3.
Sonic the Hedgehog Arita Ware "Infinite Blue," limited to 50 pieces worldwide at 1,000,000 yen each (tax included), goes on sale from October 9, 2026, with an on-site sale at SONIC the Exhibition in Ikebukuro PARCO and an online lottery.
From January 16 to 22, 2027, "The Sumo Show HIRAKUZA in HAKUBA" brings live sumo bouts with English commentary to Hakuba Village, Nagano, with 6:00 PM shows and tickets at ¥8,800.
From October 9 to 12, 2026, Shibuya L Street hosts "Oolong Journey," where visitors enter with an airplane-mode smartphone and Suntory Oolong Tea. Admission is free and no reservation is required.
A pop-up shop of handmade oshi-katsu goods by creators from across Japan runs at Yurakucho Marui from October 17 to October 25, 2026, with a record 55 brands and more than 3,500 items.
Advance tickets for Tokyo Christmas Market 2026 at Shin-Toyosu (November 20 to December 25) and Shiba Park (December 4 to December 25) went on sale October 1, sold online only through KKday. Adults who buy in advance receive an original mug with a venue-exclusive design.
Tom and Jerry Wakuwaku Street runs at the 6th-floor special venue of Sogo Yokohama from October 14 to 27, 2026, with four food themes, around 200 or more event-limited items, and photo spots.
A limited-time POP UP SHOP celebrating the 50th anniversary of Unico runs from October 4 to November 3, 2026, with original goods, reproduction artwork, and bookmarks for purchasers.
On Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (a national holiday), Upopoy National Ainu Museum and Park in Shiraoi, Hokkaido waives its admission fee and the National Ainu Museum viewing fee, with extra program sessions, Ainu traditional dance performances, and gallery talks tied to the current special exhibition.
The 5th Yamaga Distillery Festival 2026 takes place on Saturday, November 21, 2026 on the grounds of Yamaga Distillery, with limited-edition whiskies, Yamaga Lantern Dance performances, guided tours, master classes, and food stalls.
On Saturday, October 10, a corner for the British outdoor brand Rab opens inside ZANE ARTS Kobe Sannomiya, starting with the 2026 autumn/winter lineup, which centers on apparel. A two-day POP UP and an opening giveaway are planned.
ZAOBA Tune Up Fes 2026, a festival combining wellness and music, takes place on November 14, 2026 at Chiba Port Park in Chiba City with a reggae-centered lineup, fitness experiences, kids' activities, and food trucks.
Aomoriya by Hoshino Resorts holds its "Wattsudo Kaiun Matsuri" from December 3, 2026 to March 7, 2027, with Nebuta Seven Lucky Gods displays and new good-fortune activities for hotel guests.
Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin is holding "ART@FUKUOKA" from October 21 (Wed) to 26 (Mon), an exhibition and sale of more than 300 works including Japanese-style painting, Western-style painting, contemporary art, modern ceramics, and Art Nouveau.
Tokyo International Gallery presents Asuka Watanabe's solo exhibition "ANIMATE" from November 7 to December 26, 2026, with an opening reception on the first day.
Starting October 1, 2026, Ayakashi Rumble! adds limited-time ★5 shikigami Ukanomitama and Eva through a new pickup summon, alongside a 7th anniversary campaign, free 10x summons, a login bonus, and an Omaga Shurai event (through October 30).
A pop-up store for CAP’in GALLERY, a new art toy series from Gashapon, will be held at Park in Park on the South 1F of MIYASHITA PARK from October 2 (Fri) to 4 (Sun), 2026. Admission is free, and items going on sale in October can be bought early.
A special website for ChibiDeco, a line of outfits for plush toys from Bandai Namco Nui, opened on October 1. All 13 types are planned for advance sale at Animate Girls Festival 2026 (AGF2026) on November 7 and 8.
Dance and vocal unit Comme des familia released its six-track EP "REWRITE," its first work under the new lineup, on October 1. A TikTok live stream and the premiere of the "I know" music video are scheduled for the same day, and a free one-man live show is set for October 12 at SHIBUYA FOWS.
ELLE DECOR DESIGN WALK 2026 takes place from October 16 (Fri) to November 8 (Sun), with participating shops, exhibitions, workshops, talk shows, a digital stamp rally with prizes, and a special talk event at architect Sou Fujimoto's office.
From October 7, 2026, the Fujiko·F·Fujio Museum in Kawasaki City decorates the whole museum for autumn and winter, with a large Christmas tree, evening lighting in the third-floor Harappa, limited takeout sweets and hot drinks, and new key-visual merchandise.
On Sunday, October 18, 2026, Obama Onsen in Nagasaki Prefecture hosts GOOD TIDE OBAMA, a free-admission event with beginner-friendly sea kayaking, SUP and fishing cruises on Tachibana Bay, ending with the sunset.
To mark the 75th anniversary of Fujiya's Milky candy, Green Parks will release eight Peko-chan collaboration items, including a sweatshirt, long tee, bags, and charms, on October 9, 2026. A Peko-chan visit event follows on October 11 at the Ikebukuro Sunshine City store.
From November 7 to December 26, 2026, Hilton Okinawa Chatan Resort will hold Christmas events themed "A Silent Christmas of Falling Stars Shimmering in the Deep Sea," with special restaurant menus, Christmas cakes, seven decorated trees, Santa photos, and live opera.
To celebrate its first anniversary, Holiday Inn & Suites Sapporo Odori Park is hosting a one-day collaboration with Tokyo's BLUE BREW COFFEE ROASTER on Tuesday, October 27, serving specialty coffee normally available only in Tokyo and selling roasted beans, alongside a limited anniversary stay plan with a ¥100 breakfast.
HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO near Nijo Castle has opened reservations for Christmas 2026, including its first Christmas afternoon tea from December 1 to 25, special courses at TOKI and FORNI on December 24 and 25, and a Kyoto strawberry Christmas cake and chestnut stollen.
On November 7, 2026, MILANO｜GRILL at Hyatt Regency Yokohama will hold a makers' lunch with Bordeaux wine company Baron Philippe de Rothschild, pairing four wines with a special course for ¥15,000 per person.
From October 6 to November 21, 2026, Kiki!! CREATIVE GALLERY&CAFE in Shonan Hiratsuka presents works by three of its artists, from a pattern drawn over 15 years to freely drawn doodles and poetry.
Kitanokaze Saryo in Hakone celebrates its 15th anniversary on Thursday, October 8, 2026, with a one-day-only welcome champagne service in the lounge and after-dinner hors d'oeuvres to enjoy with drinks.
TBWA HAKUHODO, Yoichi Ochiai and Shunsuke Narisawa are developing "Low Vision Boxing," a combat sport in which low-vision and sighted fighters compete using light and sound. A special match is planned in Fukushima on December 5, 2026, with a READYFOR crowdfunding campaign running from October 1 to November 15.
MAX&Co. is celebrating its 40th anniversary with the pop-up store "EVERYDAY HEROES," held in turn at Hankyu Umeda, Abeno Harukas Kintetsu, Ginza Mitsukoshi, and Isetan Shinjuku from September 30 to November 24, 2026.
On October 8, 15, 22, and 29, 2026, the historic ryokan Misasa Yakushi no Yu Mansuirou in Tottori's Misasa Onsen holds an evening event where guests enjoy a special castella fruit sandwich from the local shop Mitoku Kasho Hakurodo while hearing stories of Misasa Onsen and Mount Mitoku, for ¥500 with one drink.
The International Asia Tour of MJ the Musical opens at Tokyu Theatre Orb in Shibuya with 53 performances from January 28 to March 14, 2027, and the earliest ticket presale begins on October 11, 2026.
From October 14, 2026 to February 19, 2027, three Osaka prefectural museums and 35 spots across Osaka Prefecture host exhibits, photo spots, and stamp rallies themed on Monster Hunter Stories 3.
Cosmetics brand NEMOHAMO, relaunched on September 1, 2026 as a holistic care brand, is holding its first Kansai pop-up event since the renewal at Hankyu Umeda Main Store from October 7 to 13, 2026, where visitors can try the full lineup.
Nikko's large area and wide range of elevations produce varied autumn colors across five areas, from Nikko and Okunikko to Kinugawa, Yunishigawa, Ashio, and Imaichi. Here are traffic-avoidance tips along with recommended foliage spots and events in each area.
From October 10 to 12, 2026, the first joint fashion pop-up "October STYLE Week" takes place on the first floor of WAKASA & CO. KYOTO's Shijo store in Kyoto, with three brands offering Nordic items, vintage eyewear, and shark leather goods.
After its run at Matsuya Ginza in Tokyo, the Odekake Kozame Exhibition will be held at Hanshin Umeda Main Store in Osaka from December 27, 2026 to January 18, 2027, with new exhibits planned and tickets scheduled to go on sale in late October.
From October 8 to 14, 2026, visitors to Okinawa World can take part in weaving a single large tapestry at the Fukuru weaving workshop in the Ryukyu Kingdom Castle Town. Participation is free, with the first 10 people each day and no reservation required.
A collaboration between the Japanese-style MMO action RPG Onigiri and the sandbox game TERAVIT begins October 1, 2026, featuring a recreated 鬼ヶ島 world, collaboration skins, a Jewel purchase campaign, and the Creators Grand Prix contest.
The Christmas Market in Osaka returns to Tennoji Park's Tenshiba from November 20 to December 25, 2026, with 24 shops including three first-time vendors, two workshop booths, new photo spots, a Santa House, and live music with guest Emiko Suzuki.
From October 28 to November 30, 2026, Yamaguchi-based plus KAMERIYA will hold a limited-time pop-up shop at GINZA SIX, offering autumn sweets made with Japanese chestnuts, original blended teas, and tea utensils by Yamaguchi makers.
The fifth collaboration campaign between TV anime The Prince of Tennis II and ROUND1 starts October 1, 2026 at 100 locations, with karaoke collaboration rooms, collaboration packs and menus, original merchandise, and more.
A collaboration campaign between Rance X - Showdown and Millennium War Aigis is running on DMM GAMES from after maintenance on October 1 to before maintenance on October 15, with a limited-time summon, a collaboration mission, and special packs.
Through November 29, Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden on Mount Rokko in Kobe is holding a Species Cyclamen Exhibition featuring a colony of about 500 Cyclamen hederifolium plants, potted species cyclamen, and seedlings for sale.
Royal Copenhagen's Shin-Marunouchi Building store in Tokyo is holding a first-anniversary campaign from October 1 to 29, 2026, featuring store-exclusive items, a hand-painted name service and a special display of the Flora Danica collection.
SAKAMOTO DAYS Dangerous Puzzle, the smartphone puzzle game based on the TV anime, started its 1.5th anniversary campaign on October 1, 2026, with up to 6,000 diamonds in login bonuses, free daily gacha pulls, a Bouquet Collection event, and a repost giveaway for Amazon gift cards.
The fantasy RPG Seven Knights Re:BIRTH began its collaboration with the anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba on October 1, running through October 29 in two parts, with Tanjiro Kamado and Zenitsu Agatsuma as the first characters and a new Infinity Castle event content.
Shuccho Noto Robata, a limited-time event where visitors grill seafood from Noto over charcoal to support the region's recovery, runs from October 23 to December 20, 2026, at a special venue in the AEON Mall Takanohara parking lot in Kizugawa, Kyoto. Part of the sales will be donated to disaster-affected areas of Ishikawa Prefecture.
Kumamoto Castle Hall hosts a two-day castle event on October 3 and 4, 2026, with castle PR booths from across Japan, a Touken Ranbu ONLINE collaboration, a special exhibition on 400 years of Kumamoto Castle history, lectures, stage events, workshops, and original goods.
Tickets are now on sale for teamLab's nighttime outdoor art exhibition at the Fukuoka Castle Ruins in Maizuru Park, running from October 30, 2026 to January 11, 2027. It is the third edition and the first in seven years.
On October 9, 2026, Gotemba Kogen Tokinosumika will hold the lighting ceremony for its 2026-2027 "Hikari no Sumika" illumination, joined by a beer festival, a dance show and a fountain laser show with fireworks.
An exhibition of Japanese-style and Western-style paintings by members of the Toshima City Artists Association is on view at Echika Ikebukuro Gallery, inside Ikebukuro Station, from October 1 to October 29, 2026.
A collaboration campaign with WeatherPlanet and KURAGEU ROA runs at 5 GOKURAKUYU and RAKU SPA Group locations from October 22 to November 10, 2026, featuring a welcome set, collaboration goods, a special menu, themed baths, decorations, an X campaign, and in-facility announcements.
From October 7 to 20, 2026, Hankyu Umeda Main Store's 1st Floor Kotokoto Stage 12 is themed on a British traveling funfair, with tartan fashion, a Peter Rabbit™ special sales area with greeting events, and scones, a British classic.
Six Tokyo Metropolitan museums and galleries hold the first "Autumn Night Museum 2026" from November 5 to 27, staying open until 8:00 PM on designated evenings with free entry for students after 5:00 PM, discounted admission for general visitors and those aged 65 and over, and mini concerts.
Curious George Kitchen at Tokyo Skytree Town Solamachi offers Halloween-themed food, drink, and takeout menus from October 1 to 31, 2026, with new Hundley cocotte and stole scarf merchandise arriving in October.
From September 30 to October 27, 2026, Daimaru Tokyo's 1F and basement food floors host the "Hoppe Town Matsuri," featuring about 60 items including Daimaru Tokyo-exclusive sweets and bentos, ¥1,000 flat-price items, bargain packs, and surprise bags.
The first-ever FuguBall POP UP STORE will run at Lumine Est Shinjuku from October 17 to October 25, 2026, with original goods, a purchase novelty, and a short anime screened only at the venue.
GRAND FRONT OSAKA's Christmas event runs from November 4 to December 25, 2026, with a main tree surrounded by trees of different heights, light and scent effects with a lighting show every 15 minutes, the Disney Gift of Story project, and about 510,000 champagne-gold lights across Umekita.
To celebrate its 4th anniversary in October 2026, Hilton Hiroshima is holding four events, including the new "Showa Disco Night" starting October 9, a special Japanese course at Sensui, a one-night two-chef dinner on October 27, and a cocktail collaboration on October 30.
Hotel Okura Tokyo Bay in Urayasu, Chiba will light up its winter illumination "Precious Time Illumination" at three spots on the hotel grounds from November 1, 2026 to February 28, 2027, with an additional light wall for the courtyard this year.
From October 2 to November 29, 2026, THE KOBE DINING CRUISE will host its first-ever Onboard Autumn Buffet on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays, with all-you-can-drink beverages, a live kitchen, and lunch, twilight, and night sailings from Kobe Port.
Four treks between October and December 2026 invite participants to walk sections of the Kumano Kodo and the Koya Sankeimichi in Wakayama while helping with path maintenance along the way.
The limited-time immersive event "KUROMI'S MYSTERIOUS DEPARTMENT STORE" runs from October 19 to November 1, 2026 at MEDIA DEPARTMENT TOKYO in Shibuya, with a three-floor department store full of surprises, visitor gifts, and pre-release goods. Admission is free.
Licca-chan's ON/OFF Exhibition runs from December 2 to 25, 2026, at the 7th Floor Hall of Daimaru Sapporo, with every exhibit open for photos and videos.
The mobile RPG Lineage M will open the limited-time server "Einhasad" on October 14, 2026, offering a +1,000% experience bonus. A pre-registration character creation campaign and a follow and repost campaign have already started.
An offline event for the avatar app Livly Island, Livly Island OPEN LAB. 2026, will be held at LUMINE 0 in NEWoMan SHINJUKU from November 20 to 24, 2026. Ticket reservations opened on September 30.
The Miffy zakka Festa (2026 New Version) will be held in Nara Prefecture for the first time at Kintetsu Department Store Nara from October 7 to 13, 2026. Over 800 Miffy goods, event-exclusive items and an apple tree photo spot are among the attractions, and admission is free.
Minamichita Beachland in Aichi Prefecture will exhibit a clown triggerfish, a tropical fish caught in Mikawa Bay, from October 1 to 12, 2026. It is the first time the facility has taken in the species. The exhibit is free of charge, though separate facility admission is required.
The Ver.1.4 major update for the smartphone and PC action RPG MONGIL: STAR DIVE adds the new 5-star character Isabella, Episode 7, a new area, new content and half anniversary events.
The latest Muv-Luv game, Muv-Luv Girls Garden, is running revival pickup gachas for SSR Meru Momozono and SSR Kotoha from September 29 to October 13, alongside an Episode Guide Login Bonus and a preview of a new event starting October 6.
To mark the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan memorial event at Universal Studios Japan on October 13, 2026, MYAKU-MYAKU and HamiKuma are collaborating on original food and merchandise.
Ver. 1.4 of the open-world RPG NTE adds the witch Blackbird (voiced by Mamiko Noto) as a playable character, opens the new area Pukaland, and launches the second Porsche collaboration, with a pop-up event in Osaka from October 2 to 4.
Korean dermocosmetic brand REJURAN COSMETICS is teaming up with the TV anime The Apothecary Diaries for a seven-day pop-up at @cosme TOKYO from October 14 to 20, 2026, with a puzzle event starring Maomao, limited collab products, and photo spots.
From December 1 to 25, 2026, Risonare Shimonoseki holds its first "Kaikyo Christmas" for hotel guests, with emerald green illumination at Naminami Terrace, a Christmas tree about 30 meters tall projected onto the guest-room building, citrus-scented hot wine, and live Christmas concerts.
The rare, yellow-flowered Kii-Jorohototogisu is in peak bloom at Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden on Mount Rokko, with about 200 plants expected to be enjoyable until around mid-October.
From November 5 to December 25, 2026, Roppongi Hills in Tokyo holds ROPPONGI HILLS CHRISTMAS 2026, featuring the roughly 400 m Keyakizaka Illumination with about 970,000 LEDs, illuminations at 66 Plaza and Mohri Garden, a West Walk Christmas tree, and a German-style Christmas market.
From October 1 to November 15, 2026, Sarabeth's BASEGATE Yokohama Kannai is offering a terrace-only set of six bistro-style dishes with free-flow drinks for ¥6,300, by reservation.
Sendai Royal Park Hotel will hold a garden illumination from November 6, 2026 to February 28, 2027, featuring about 25,000 LED lights, a new limited-time photo spot, and a bonfire cafe on the terrace.
Dahlias and cockscombs (celosia) are now in full bloom at the Dahlia and Garden Mum Festival at Sera Kogen Farm in Hiroshima, which runs through November 3, 2026. Dahlia bouquet sales and dahlia bulb pre-orders are also offered during the festival.
During the Shibu-Art & Walk 2026 stamp rally, Shibuya will host a special gallery talk at Jissen Women's University Kosetsu Memorial Museum on October 31 and a museum goods talk session on November 11.
The 18th SHIBUYA ART SCRAMBLE 2026 runs for seven days from November 2 to 8, 2026, using Shibuya Hikarie Hall, Miyashita Park and other spaces around Shibuya as an art park.
From November 1, 2026 to January 17, 2027, Bar & Dining "TORRENT" at SHIBUYA STREAM HOTEL in Shibuya serves an afternoon tea that puts chocolate in both the sweets and the savory dishes, with unlimited TWG Tea and coffee.
The social adventure game Sky: Children of the Light is exhibiting for the second year at TOKYO TOWER CANDLE DAYS 2026 (October 23 to 25), expanding from the entrance plaza to the Tokyo Tower observation deck with a candle workshop, photo spots, a collab cafe, and a stamp rally.
From September 30 to October 6, the VIVID CACAO 2nd anniversary pop-up at Isetan Shinjuku offers early sales and tastings of the limited-edition Soy Pro Beauty Plus Cacao, plus a pop-up-only set and a talk show on October 3.
The fifth Sumikkogurashi the Movie is set for a nationwide release in 2027, the series' 15th anniversary year. A limited four-day re-screening of the second film runs at 82 theaters from October 31, 2026.
Sunshine City Prince Hotel in Ikebukuro will offer a Claude Monet–themed concept room stay plan in collaboration with The National Gallery, London from November 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027, along with an original parfait and lobby art displays.
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Tower of God: NEW WORLD has added the new SSR+ character [Noble Swordsman] White, with limited-time events and the return of the [Family Head] Gustang Descent Summon running through October 14. A new event story and a Growth Exchange Event are also available.
From October 1 to 31, 2026, Umeda Tsutaya Bookstore in LUCUA 1100 hosts a pop-up event for the indoor footwear brand nui, with try-ons, hand-sewing demonstrations and a color sold only at the store.
Ariake Garden, the shopping city in Tokyo's Koto Ward, holds its seventh annual Halloween event on October 10 to 12, 17, and 18, 2026, with handmade workshops, a stamp rally that rewards children with candy, and Halloween goods.
Azabudai Hills' Central Plaza hosts the autumn food event "Yakiimo Hiroba" from October 23 to 25, 2026, with 14 sweet potato and chestnut shops, a bonfire from 3:00 PM, live music, and a pumpkin photo spot.
An official catalog for the Chiki Kikuchi exhibition at PLAY! MUSEUM in Tachikawa, Tokyo presents the 77 picture books created over 17 years in order of publication. It goes on sale at PLAY! MUSEUM on October 7, 2026, and at bookstores nationwide on November 2.
The pachinko game CR GARO XX is available on the online game center GAPOLI from September 29, 2026, along with a release commemoration event and a pickup gacha running through October 8.
Three collaboration T-shirts by rock band DOHATSUTEN and the Silver Fang series will be sold at the Silver Fang series POP UP STORE in Shibuya, Tokyo, from October 10 to 12, 2026, at ¥9,900 each in sizes L and XL.
From December 18 to 25, 2026, Hakata Excel Hotel Tokyu in Fukuoka will serve a limited-time Christmas lunch at Charcoal Grill Keyaki, with a course featuring Fukuoka-produced red sea bream and aigamo duck and a platter dessert of 12 sweets to choose from, for ¥4,800 per person.
A limited-time HIMEHINA collaboration cafe runs on the 8th floor of SHIBUYA109 Shibuya Store from October 1 to 19, 2026, serving food and drinks inspired by the cities on the group's world tour, along with collab goods and random coaster and clear card gifts.
Craft gin brand HOLON releases HOLON GIN SEASONAL 金木犀 0.00%, a non-alcoholic osmanthus gin, on September 29, with related events and pop-ups planned in Nagoya and Tokyo.
HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO celebrates its 6th anniversary on November 3, 2026 with a Tokaido-themed brunch buffet and dinner party, a Noh performance of Hagoromo in the lobby, and a November 7 four-hands gala dinner linking Kyoto and the soon-to-open HOTEL THE MITSUI HAKONE.
InterContinental Sapporo marks its first anniversary on October 1, 2026 with a month of events through October 31, including an Instagram stay-voucher giveaway, three one-night collaborations at SAWAKA and Norva, and a 9th-floor lobby photo spot.
From January 12 to February 28, 2027, Sanyoso in Izu-Nagaoka Onsen will serve a winter-only kaiseki meal at a kotatsu table on its restored moon-viewing platform, limited to one party of two per day, with day-trip and overnight plans available. Reservations open on October 15, 2026.
From November 5, 2026, the Kadokawa Musashino Museum in Tokorozawa Sakura Town, Saitama, whose architectural design was supervised by Kengo Kuma, becomes the stage for the real-life puzzle game "The Mysterious Museum and Fragments of Memory," with a KadoCafe collaboration latte and puzzle coasters available during the event.
KAGAWA OKTOBER FEST 2026, the first event of its kind in Kagawa Prefecture, runs from October 2 to 15 at Sunport Takamatsu's Seafront Promenade with beer from 10 brands, local Kagawa cuisine, daily stage shows, and an air show by Yoshihide Muroya.
On Wednesday, November 11, 2026, Roast Beef Kamakurayama's main store in Kamakura welcomes Antonino Destro of Sicily's Destro Vini for a special dinner pairing four Etna wines with its signature black wagyu roast beef.
Kamogawa Sea World in Chiba Prefecture will hold the Kamosea Premium Plan and Kamosea Premium Stay Plan for the first time on nine days in November 2026, combining after-hours animal experiences, a keeper lecture, dinner and a Night Adventure. Applications run from October 1 to 9.
From October 7 to 13, 2026, Ibaraki wagashi shop Kasho Fugetsu makes its first appearance at Isetan Shinjuku's "Drowning in Chestnuts" event, selling chestnut steamed yokan made with Iinuma chestnuts, with the head of the growers' cooperative visiting the sales floor on October 10.
Kkamang and Ant, a Korean character duo with 1.4 million social media followers, will hold a pop-up shop celebrating Puyo Puyo's 35th anniversary at Shinjuku Marui Main Building from October 16 to October 25, 2026.
On November 14, 2026, Kushiro Prince Hotel will hold a one-night-only tasting event featuring "Craft Beef," a new brand of beef from Tsurui Village raised on craft beer by-products, alongside local cheese, venison, vegetables, and more from the village.
On Saturday, October 3 and Sunday, October 4, 2026, Kyoto Night Market holds a special Halloween Monster Night at the plaza in front of Kyoto City Hall and Kawaramachi Plaza in Zest Oike, with more than 60 stalls, a Yokai Parade, and a pumpkin-painting workshop.
Kintetsu Department Store Yokkaichi Store will host the Mie Atsumaru Regional Products Fair on October 3 and 4, 2026, bringing together specialty products from 38 shops across Mie Prefecture, including prepared foods, sweets, and crafts.
A My Hero Academia themed cafe opens in Harajuku, Nagoya, Umeda, and Sapporo from October 2026, serving character-inspired box pizzas, donuts, and colorful drinks alongside original goods and bonus items.
Starting October 1, 2026, the NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobi-Zato attraction at Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island celebrates the birthdays of Naruto Uzumaki and Orochimaru, with the former stickers reborn as newly designed Shinobi-Zato Birthday Cards.
This October, Osaka Marriott Miyako Hotel is serving Halloween sweets at the COOKA buffet from October 17, an eight-day-only Halloween Parfait at LOUNGE PLUS from October 24, and "Veuve Clicquot Yelloween 2026" collaboration cocktails at BAR PLUS throughout the month.
From October 2 to November 29, 2026, Paramita Museum in Komono, Mie Prefecture, will present a special exhibition looking back on the career of Taisho- and Showa-era painter KAWABATA Ryushi, with a lecture and a concert during the run.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari's Tea & Cocktail "The Lounge" is hosting a Pompompurin collaboration sweets buffet from November 3 to December 7, 2026, featuring character-inspired sweets, savory dishes like carved roast beef, an original can badge gift, and two collaboration drinks.
From October 16 to November 30, 2026, Enoshima and Shonan host a Rascal Does Not Dream tour event with a digital stamp rally, life-size character panels, newly drawn postcards, and collaboration goods.
Saint Seiya Galaxy Soldiers is running a limited-time event featuring UR God Cloth Ikki from September 29 to October 22, 2026, alongside 40th anniversary login bonuses, a Lucky Purchase draw, and a Web Shop exclusive event.
Seibuen Amusement Park in Tokorozawa, Saitama, holds its Haikara Halloween event, with a daily costume parade from October 3 to 31, 2026, a Halloween-themed Yuhi no Oka Shopping Street, and limited-time foods, plus the Autumn Rose Festival from October 26 to November 23.
Shimonoseki Shunpanro Nihonbashi Takashimaya Store marks its 40th anniversary with an eat-in natural and farmed tiger puffer comparison set for ¥4,000 and a 40% off takeout coupon for LINE friends, both available through October 31, 2026.
The Taiwan Festival in Kitakyushu 2026 is on from September 26 to October 12, 2026 in Kokurakita Ward, featuring more than 1,000 lanterns, Taiwanese night market food, and cultural experiences.
From October 3, 2026 to January 17, 2027, the Takatsuki City Nature Museum (Aquapia Akutagawa) presents a free special exhibition on the living things used in calligraphy tools, alongside artworks inspired by nature.
From October 8 to November 15, 2026, the Tokugawa Art Museum in Nagoya presents the special exhibition "Tokimeku Hako," which puts the boxes that have protected and handed down artworks at center stage.
On October 4, 2026, 12 local idol groups from the Kinki region and 3 VTuber artists will perform a special live at JR Osaka Station's "Toki no Hiroba," while a local idol streaming championship runs on Virtual OSAKA Station 4.u from October 1 to 31.
ALL DAY DINING 洛空 at The Westin Miyako Kyoto serves a Kyoto-themed winter buffet from November 1 to December 31, 2026, with about 40 dishes at both lunch and dinner and a separate Christmas menu from December 19 to 25.
On Saturday, October 24, The Westin Yokohama in Minato Mirai will hold an autumn wellness event featuring a guided Minato Mirai run with a recovery session and a Floating Sound Bath in the hotel's indoor pool.
From October 1 to 11, 2026, the DOOM collaboration battle pass adds five DOOM characters as commanders, the twin-gun tank FV225 Collector, and DOOM-inspired customization items.
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Colopl's mobile action game Alice Gear Aegis kicked off a collaboration event with side-scrolling shooter DARIUSBURST CS CORE on September 25, 2026, introducing a new style for Ivry Hadd, voiced by Ayako Kawasumi, called Ivry [Burst], alongside revived scouts, new Carat Shop costumes with a free giveaway, and other campaigns running through October 13.
New Haikyu!! merchandise featuring newly drawn artwork of eight characters enjoying a school culture festival debuts at the "Haikyu!! Waku Waku Bunkasai POP UP SHOP by Production I.G," touring Tokyo, Osaka, Gifu, and Gunma from October 23, 2026, with a bonus postcard for every ¥2,200 purchase.
The Hakutsuru Museum in Kobe will hold its 2026 autumn exhibition from September 26 to December 13, featuring ancient East Asian metalwork and jade from China, the Korean Peninsula, and Japan, alongside a collection of Anatolian carpets with medallion and lamp motifs, plus related lectures and workshops throughout the run.
Watercolor artist Hiroki Takeda's first solo exhibition in Shizuoka, "Hiroki Takeda Exhibition – The Pulse of Life –," opens October 24 at Sunpu Museum, with three days of live painting, a gallery talk and signing event, and local cafe and sweets collaborations.
A new permanent store for Houbunsha's "Manga Time Kirara" series and "COMIC FUZ" titles, the Kirara & FUZ Official Store, opens on the 2nd floor of Shinjuku Marui Annex on October 1, offering new merchandise and a lineup of rotating POP UP events.
A TV Osaka special follows Sakai-machi's danjiri crew as they carry on more than 300 years of tradition at the Kishiwada Danjiri Festival, airing September 26, 2026.
About 70 original "The Legend of Zelda" items go on sale at Animate stores and online on October 2, 2026, alongside a fair offering a bonus bookmark set with qualifying purchases.
Adventure World in Shirahama, Wakayama is holding its first nighttime event, LIGHT PARKS in Adventure World spotlighted by FeStA LuCe, from October 24, 2026 through March 31, 2027, blending giant light-art animal sculptures with the park's real animals after dark.
To mark the 55th anniversary of the TV anime LUPIN THE 3RD, a new collaboration collection with ZOZOTOWN goes on sale October 23, featuring 12 items with newly drawn illustrations, famous scenes, and artwork by JUN INAGAWA. A Laforet Harajuku pop-up runs from October 6.
From October 3, Moxy Tokyo Kinshicho's 1F Bar & Lounge turns into a lantern-lit izakaya with classic snacks, drinks, and a dice game that can upsize your order for free.
Niche fragrance shop NOSE SHOP will hold a pop-up at Hankyu Umeda Main Store from September 30 to October 6, 2026, featuring bestselling scents, the Kansai debut of US brand Commodity, and its signature Perfume Gacha feature.
A new lineup of NU: Carnival goods featuring 2024 birthday illustrations goes on sale at Animate from December 19, 2026, alongside a fair at Animate stores nationwide, Animate mail order, and animate International Online Store offering garland card bonuses.
From October 19 to November 1, 2026, SENDAI UMINOMORI AQUARIUM will hold its Halloween event "UMINOMORI HALLOWEEN," with a special "Trick!? Tank" of unusual sea creatures, Halloween versions of its dolphin, sea lion, and bird shows, hands-on animal programs, and two nights of after-hours "Umino-Mori Halloween Night Aquarium" events on October 25 and 31.
Buffet Dining Kochel at Shin-Yokohama Prince Hotel is holding the "Dagoumaka! Kumamoto Fair" from October 1 to November 30, 2026, featuring hearty ingredients from Kumamoto's mountains and seas, chosen through the chef's own visit to local producers.
SHIROIYA HOTEL, the art destination in Maebashi, Gunma, has completed this year's Art Illumination artwork, "Putting Down Roots in the Air" by painter and picture-book artist mirocomachiko, free to view September 19, 2026 through January 12, 2027, illuminated daily 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM. A limited-time mirocomachiko Room and mirocomachiko cookie tin are also available.
SPACE SOUVENIR, a fashion and lifestyle brand imagining a "souvenir shop in outer space," has unveiled the first part of its 26AW collection, with new pop-up shops opening at Haneda Airport Tsutaya Books and Ropponmatsu Tsutaya Books in Fukuoka.
One of the most beloved entries in the Metal Hero series, Spielvan, returns vividly to life after 40 years — TOKYO MX will broadcast a special 4K negative scan HD remaster of Episode 1 on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at 7:00 PM, ahead of the Blu-ray BOX release on October 14.
TAKEO PAPER SHOW 50 "HOGI and REI ─ MARK THE MOMENT" runs for nine days, from October 17 to 25, 2026, at Kanda Square Hall in Tokyo, with free, reservation-based admission.
Kodansha will release manga artist Taro Yabe's first original picture book, "Sannen Netaroro," around November 16, 2026, with original illustrations from the book going on display at a gallery exhibition at the former Ozaki Theodora Residence starting November 28.
TOKYO MEGA ILLUMINATION at Oi Racecourse marks its ninth and final season this year, running from October 31, 2026 to January 10, 2027, with horse-themed encounters, a fifth-year RODY collaboration, and a Shinagawa Ward community week.
New goods featuring original illustrations for the "Touhou Project x TOKYO TOWER" event, presented by Hakurei Jinja Sukeikai (博麗神社崇敬会), go on sale at Tokyo Tower from October 2 to November 1, 2026.
A collaboration campaign between the TV anime Uncle's Obsession with Cute Things and ROUND1 is set to run from October 9, 2026 to January 11, 2027, featuring collaboration menus, collaboration packs, a bowling score registration campaign, an SNS campaign, and special print machine frames at locations nationwide.
A new festival-style event blending padel, music, outdoor activities, food, and light art arrives at Niseko Hanazono Resort on October 11 and 12, 2026, set against Niseko's mountain scenery.
Mori Trust hosts the third installment of its YORIMICHI SAKE KAIDO sake festival at Gotenyama Trust City in Shinagawa on October 22–23, 2026, featuring more than 15 kinds of sake and craft gin from the Kansai region and Fukushima Prefecture.
An exhibition celebrating Yukari Ichijo's popular shojo manga Yūkan Club is coming to Tokyo and Kyoto, showcasing original artwork from iconic scenes alongside commemorative merchandise.
A new limited-time event "Awakening of the Amulet Elder" has been added to the seal collection RPG Bikkuriman Wonder Collection on September 18, 2026, along with new characters 古聖長ヘブダヤ and 橋かける蔵王, a new gacha, and a damage challenge event.
To mark its 1.5-year anniversary on September 27, 2026, Chiikawa Pocket, the first smartphone app based on Chiikawa, is releasing a special anniversary site and video, holding a "Peter Pan" in-app event with new costumes, running six anniversary campaigns, and officially launching its "Fureai" interaction feature.
CRAVE SAGA, the RPG on DMM GAMES where players discover a relatable "oshi," has kicked off its 19th Guild Unity Tournament -Gabu Cup- running through September 24, 2026, alongside limited-time character and weapon gacha featuring the new Divine Artifact "Ennea," plus a lineup of limited-time value packs.
The Six Shadows, an immersive theater collaboration between dance company DAZZLE and Mika Ninagawa with EiM staged at Kitano Tenmangu Shrine as part of KYOTO NIPPON FESTIVAL 2026, will stream online via Stagecrowd starting October 1, 2026.
DOGENGERS, the Kyushu-based local hero team, holds its annual large-scale stage show at island eye Theater Sora to Umi in Fukuoka City on September 19 and 20, 2026, with a roughly two-hour story featuring many of its heroes and a popular fist-bump meet-and-greet.
A statue of Evangelion Unit-01 has gone on public display at Yamaguchi Ube Airport's domestic terminal building, which is marking the 60th anniversary of its opening, ahead of the October 29 launch of "Machijuu Evangelion 2026." Previously shown at the Neon Genesis Evangelion series' 30th anniversary event in Yokohama, the statue will remain on view through March 14, 2027.
A limited-time pop-up store featuring newly drawn artwork of the GRIDMAN UNIVERSE Heisei Defense Force Heroines opens today at Shinjuku Marui Annex, offering original merchandise, a purchase lottery, and a membership sign-up gift, before moving to Namba Marui in Osaka this October.
Hapidanbui's new "Laid-Back Siesta Series" — including acrylic keychains, a tote bag, trading clear cards, a hand towel, a postcard set, trading can badges, and trading stickers — goes on sale at the "Hapidanbui POP-UP STORE × Munyugurumi Patio" at AKIBA LINK from September 23 to October 6, 2026, with online reservations opening the same day.
Sanrio Character Park Harmonyland in Hiji, Oita marked opening day for its Halloween event Harmonyland Halloween on September 18, 2026, with an upgraded interactive "Magical Masquerade" show featuring masked Hello Kitty and friends, a new marching live show, candy-themed goods and food, plus the same-day launch of the park's own WISH ME MELL 15TH ANNIVERSARY celebration.
On November 7, 2026, Hyatt Regency Tokyo Bay Executive Chef Hidetoshi Nogami and L'AFFINAGE Chef Yasuyuki Takara will present a special course created just for the evening, paired with sommelier-selected champagne and wines.
TOOTH MART, the food hall on the first floor of Kobe Port Museum, launches KOBE OCTOBER FESTIVAL 2026 on September 25 with discounted Rokko Beer, terrace BBQ plans featuring free-flow beer, and ties to the Minato HANABI fireworks, Kobe Jazz Centennial, and MASHUP FESTIVAL KOBE'26.
Kodai-ji Temple in Kyoto's Higashiyama Ward will hold a special night viewing event, "Digital Noh in Kodai-ji," from October 2 to 4, 2026, featuring a Noh performance of "Hagoromo," illuminated clouds and bamboo in the temple garden, and a rare display of the reconstructed "Golden Tea Room" linked to Toyotomi Hideyoshi.
From September 25 to 27, 2026, GRANSTA YAESU at JR Tokyo Station hosts "Nakatsugawa Kurikinton LOVER," the 14th installment of JR East Cross Station's "Ji no Mono LOVER" project, bringing together 11 famous shops behind Nakatsugawa's traditional autumn confection kurikinton, along with a limited tote bag set and roughly 20 kinds of kurikinton-inspired sweets.
The Galaxy Express 999 50th Anniversary Project - Leiji Matsumoto Exhibition - Journey of Creation opens September 19 at Kadokawa Culture Museum in Tokorozawa, Saitama, unveiling a teaser visual for a new theatrical film alongside exclusive admission gifts, original merchandise, and collaboration drinks at SACULA DINER.
Fragrance brand LOA is opening a nine-day pop-up called 'LOA POPUP TOKYO' in Harajuku, Tokyo, from September 19 to 27, 2026, letting visitors try all 14 of its scents alongside the debut of its first hair tool and a new scented scrunchie made with hair wear brand DRESS.
A pop-up shop for "Love Live! Hasunosora Jogakuin School Idol Club" built around a Gothic Punk Collection opens at Tokyo Anime Center on the 2nd floor of Shibuya Modi from October 9 to 25, 2026, offering newly illustrated merchandise and a no-lose purchase lottery.
A "Flower Goddesses" pop-up store for Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club opens on September 18 at Volks Akihabara Hobby Tengoku 2, running through October 4, before moving to Volks Osaka Showroom from October 10 to 25, with new merchandise featuring newly drawn illustrations and a purchase bonus postcard campaign.
A new pop-up shop themed around Love Live! Sunshine!! opens at Shinjuku Marui Men from October 2 to 12, 2026, offering newly drawn "gal uniform" merchandise, a no-lose purchase lottery, and standee displays.
Art e-commerce platform OIL brings artist Masaho Anotani's work to life with an in-person solo exhibition of more than 30 colorful pieces at OIL by Bijutsu Techo Gallery in Shibuya PARCO, running October 2 to October 25, 2026. Admission is free.
With one month to go before Minato HANABI 2026 lights up Kobe's harbor for its 5th edition, the city is rolling out three programs for visitors to explore the area around the fireworks, from a discount store tour to a waterfront digital stamp rally and limited-time hotel and restaurant plans.
From September 19 to November 1, 2026, NIFREL in Suita, Osaka is holding "Madagascar, Home of the Ring-Tailed Lemur," a special program timed to World Lemur Day on October 30 that explores Madagascar's nature, culture, and wildlife through photo displays, scent, music, food, and animal observation sessions.
A pop-up store for "When Raden Meets Art – A Shared Art Journey," the collaboration between the National Gallery in London and hololive ReGLOSS VTuber Juufuutei Raden, opens at Yurakucho Marui from October 3 to October 12, 2026, offering an exclusive merchandise lineup and purchase bonuses.
A Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- pop-up street event runs from October 2 to 25, 2026 at Okuyama Omairi Machi and Asakusa Nishisando Shopping Street, with a shopping campaign, stamp rally, street decorations, and exclusive merchandise.
A POP UP STORE for the TV anime Red River is confirmed to tour six Loft stores nationwide starting October 1, 2026, offering venue-exclusive goods, advance-sale original merchandise, and life-size character panel photo spots.
Sport & Do Resort Resol no Mori in Nagara-machi, Chiba, is hosting an "AUTUMN FOREST FAIR" from September 24 to November 30, 2026, featuring bonfire cooking, harvest-themed workshops, and water activities like BIG SUP cruising and Floating Sound Bath at its nature-surrounded glamping resort.
ROKKO SNOW PARK will start snowmaking on October 20, using its Ice Crusher System to build up the slopes ahead of its December 5 season opening for a 93-day run through March 7, 2027.
On September 27, 2026, Buddhist temple Shoudaiji holds a free evening service and gagaku performance, "Mid-Autumn Moon Gagaku Evening," at Shinrin Koen Showa Jouen, a memorial garden in Higashimatsuyama, Saitama Prefecture, inviting visitors to spend time reflecting on loved ones under the autumn moon.
A pop-up shop for the TV anime Tokyo Ghoul:re opens at AMNIBUS STORE -white- in Shibuya Modi from October 2 to October 18, 2026, offering new Fighting Back Ver. illustration goods and event-exclusive bonuses.
TOKYO MANGA BASE is holding a pop-up shop, the TOKYO MANGA BASE Shogakukan Original Art Festival, at Ginza Tsutaya Books GINZA ATRIUM from September 20, 2026, offering more than 100 original-art items, including Black Lagoon metal canvas art and Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End reproduction prints.
Digital device bag and case brand tomtoc will exhibit at TOKYO GAME SHOW 2026, running September 17 to 21, 2026 at Makuhari Messe, showing cases and bags for Nintendo Switch 2, Steam Deck, ROG Xbox Ally X, and game controllers at a booth themed on the streets of a travel destination.
Umeda Sky Building's Christmas event runs from November 13 to December 25, 2026, linking the 1F Wonder Square to the 40F Kuchu Teien Observatory with a story starring the black cat Noel, a 25-meter LED-mapped tree, and a Christmas market, with a special website following on October 9.
War Thunder's new "Sky Odyssey" update brings more than 35 new vehicles from Greece, Australia, India, and Indonesia along with three newly permanent battle events, and DMM GAMES is holding a War Thunder stage event at Tokyo Game Show 2026 on September 20.
On October 31, 2026, The Westin Tokyo's lobby lounge The Lounge hosts the one-night-only Halloween Night, "Black & Amber," featuring free-flowing Veuve Clicquot Champagne, a Halloween special food menu called "Luxury Bite," live violin and piano music, and a stilt performance by STILTANGO.
YES GOOD MARKET 2026 announces a first-ever pre-event at Kyoto's Okazaki Park on October 2, opening the FOOD AREA early, and unveils its lineup of official products and collaboration items with multiple brands and artists ahead of the main event on October 3 and 4
Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise is hosting its autumn event "Aki Para!" from October 1 to November 13, 2026, with exhibits and performances built around four autumn themes — art, learning, sports, and food — including a renewed sardine show, two nighttime performances, animal lectures, and seasonal menus.
Keikyu Department Store in Yokohama will hold "Yokohama Stationery Expo — Happy Paper Market" from October 22 to 27, 2026, bringing together 62 stationery brands and around 7,000 items, along with custom-order services and workshops, to mark the store's 30th anniversary.
A pop-up shop for the TV anime Yu Yu Hakusho, featuring newly drawn merchandise themed around Japanese fairy tales, is set to open at eeo Store Ikebukuro Honten on October 31, 2026, with simultaneous online sales.
Time Out Tokyo, Mori Building, and W's Company are opening Another Corner, a space inside Ark Hills Gallery designed to spark small encounters just around the corner, launching with a Nordic-themed opening event, NORDIC NIGHT, on September 18, 2026.
Starting September 17, the smartphone RPG Boku to Dragon is holding a collaboration campaign with manga artist Ryoji Minagawa, featuring limited gacha units, a collaboration login bonus, and special missions running through October 3.
ESDigital Games has become the global publisher of Go Slimey Go!, the color-drenched precision platformer from Argentine studio Tembac and Chabbie Studio, bringing console versions to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox alongside a new trailer ahead of Tokyo Game Show 2026.
The "Hapidanbui POP-UP STORE × Munyugurumi Patio" opens at AKIBA LINK, 1F of ecute, from September 23 to October 6, 2026, offering plush mascots, trading badges, acrylic stands, and more featuring Pochacco, Badtz-Maru, Keroppi, Hangyodon, Tuxedosam, and Pekkle.
The third wave of original merchandise for the Hetalia 20th Anniversary Original Art Exhibition WorldFesta has been revealed, completing the full merchandise lineup for the Tokyo venue opening October 17, 2026. The lineup includes a Collezione-costume plush keychain, a made-to-order framed key visual print, and a can badge lottery with a bonus poster for winners.
A new three-day festival dedicated to yakiimo (baked sweet potato), "Hokuhoku! Yakiimo Matsuri NAGOYA," holds its first edition at Hisaya-odori Park's Angel Hiroba on January 9–11, 2027, bringing warm sweet potato treats to visitors of all ages.
A "Nijigaku ☆ Police Fair in Gamers" event for Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club runs from October 31 to November 20, 2026, at Gamers stores nationwide and online, featuring new merchandise with original police-themed illustrations.
Danish e-bike brand MATE.BIKE holds a two-day pop-up at Mitsui Outlet Park Kisarazu on September 26 and 27, 2026, letting visitors test ride its full lineup, with every attendee getting a logo sticker with a discount coupon and test riders also getting a rubber keychain capsule toy
Monster Strike's "MONST FREAK 2026 13th Anniversary Party" streams on the official YouTube channel on September 26 and 27, 2026, with behind-the-scenes stage content, a high-difficulty quest ranking countdown, and commemorative merchandise.
Nagoya City is holding "Nagoya Castle Night Illumination — Be GOLD" this autumn, lighting up Nagoya Castle's keep, stone walls, and Ninomaru Garden in gold from September 19 to October 4 and October 18 to 24, 2026, inspired by the castle's golden shachihoko and gold leaf.
Two Oktoberfest 2026 venues are running at once this Silver Week — the live-music, toast-filled Shiba Park event through September 23 and the free, dog-friendly seaside event in Toyosu through October 12. Here's how admission, hours, access, beer, and food compare.
OLD MOUNTAIN & Co. and GLAD HAND & Co. have teamed up on a collaboration collection called TIMELESS GARAGE CULTURE, inspired by early 20th-century advertising and garage culture, going on sale September 19, 2026, alongside pop-up events in Izumo, Shimane, and Harajuku, Tokyo.
CAVE Interactive has launched a collaboration event between the arcade music game ONGEKI Re:Fresh and its shooting RPG Gothic wa Mahou Otome starting today, September 17, featuring a two-part original story, a login bonus for the ★5 familiar Akari Hoshizaki, and an X campaign offering autographed shikishi from the cast.
Konami Digital Entertainment's mobile game Power Pro Adventures has kicked off its first collaboration with TV anime Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 3, bringing Rudeus, Eris, and Sylphiette into the game as collaboration event characters alongside a collaboration gacha, login bonus, and other campaigns running through September 30.
Netmarble held a TGS2026 media presentation for Shangri-La Frontier: The Seven Colossi, unveiling an original 2D PV produced with anime studio C2C, live gameplay footage, and congratulatory messages from the manga's creators and the cast.
Shimoda Aquarium's annual Halloween costume diver returns to the Discovery Ocean fish feeding show from September 26 to October 31, 2026, trading the usual pumpkin outfit for a wizard costume and magic wand.
Shimoda Aquarium will mark Respect for the Aged Day on September 21, 2026, by spotlighting San-chan, a king penguin that has lived at the facility for 34 years, with a penguin show and an up-close indoor walk.
Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Art is holding the special exhibition "Shugoro Hasuda: Opening a Window to the World" from September 20 through October 25, 2026, and has opened reservations for a curator-guided bus tour on October 17 and 18 to visit Hasuda's public works installed around Kanazawa, including the piece at Kanazawa Station's west plaza.
Shunkado is holding the "Midnight Prowl of the Mischievous Cat" art exhibition at POP UP STORE KANDA in Hamamatsu from September 19 (Sat) to 27 (Sun), 2026, featuring artist Takahiro Watanabe's paintings of the mischievous cat Maron inspired by the charm of Japanese chestnuts.
Official Shogakukan goods for the manga Sins of Kujo — a flower-name-card-style sticker, acrylic keychain, and can badge set featuring Shohei Manabe's signature design — go on early sale at Kyoto International Manga Anime Fair (Kyomaf) 2026 starting September 19, ahead of general release on September 24, 2026.
Soulworker, the PC anime-style action RPG operated by GOP Co., Ltd., is running a Silver Week event from September 17 through November 5, 2026, featuring the character-growth-focused Soul Express Event, a raid-and-maze Bingo Event, and an Autumn Ticket Event with daily login rewards.
Produced by Hitohata, this free outdoor event projects digital art inspired by Aizu's traditional culture onto Tsurugajo Castle, paired with a new sea-of-clouds effect, over three nights from November 20 to 22, 2026 in Fukushima Prefecture.
Unstoppable — the CG-animated film whose character designs come from Grangel Studio, known for Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda, and How to Train Your Dragon — will hold its Asia premiere at the 33rd Kineko International Film Festival, taking place across venues in Futako-Tamagawa, Tokyo, from October 30 to November 3, 2026.
Champagne house Veuve Clicquot is hosting "Veuve Clicquot Yelloween," a stylish, playful Halloween event for adults built around its flagship "Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut," with Tokyu Kabukicho Tower dressed in Clicquot yellow and participating bars, restaurants and hotels across Shinjuku, Yokohama, Roppongi, Shibuya and Osaka from mid-September through November 1, 2026.
Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store hosts the Tokushima edition of its Harukas Nippon Expo from September 23 to 29, 2026, featuring a hands-on Awa Odori dance event, a gourmet fair where 8 of 13 participating brands make their first Kintetsu appearance, full-size ceramic-board reproductions of works by Vermeer, Leonardo da Vinci, and Van Gogh from the Otsuka Museum of Art, and Tokushima's traditional indigo-dye crafts.
The YOKOHAMA URBAN SPORTS FESTIVAL '26 Executive Committee is holding the free-admission ALL AMERICAN FOOD FESTIVAL '26 at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Event Plaza on Saturday, October 17 and Sunday, October 18, 2026, bringing together more than 20 vendors serving American-style burgers, meat sandwiches, waffle chicken sandwiches, and more, alongside the co-located YOKOHAMA URBAN SPORTS FESTIVAL '26.
Ahead of the September 25 Jugoya harvest moon, Aoyama Flower Market is marking Otsukimi with moon-themed bouquets and arrangements, limited-time Tea House desserts in Minami-Aoyama and Akasaka, and a moon-viewing flower arrangement lesson at hana-kichi, including a kids' pair class.
SEGA FAVE's new hybrid toy line "BLOFFFu" combines the softness of a plush with a molded body across 36 officially licensed characters, from Sanrio Characters and Disney to Marvel and Sesame Street, arriving October 16, 2026, alongside a pop-up store at Shibuya's MIYASHITA PARK.
An online lottery celebrating the September 23 birthday of Nazuna Nanakusa from Call of the Night is launching on KADOKAWA's "Kujibikido" service, with sales running from September 23 to October 21, 2026, and featuring newly drawn illustrations across acrylic dioramas, tapestries, and exclusive bonus gifts.
On October 17, associates, families, and partner companies of Courtyard by Marriott Fukui will trek Mount Asuwa as part of Marriott International's "Road to Give 2026" charity initiative, with proceeds going to Fukui Prefecture's disaster relief fund for the August 2026 heavy rain.
The second DOGLIFEPARK brings a three-day rooftop dog run, a market of dog-friendly brands, a family photo studio, and workshops to Komazawa Park Quarter from October 10 to 12, 2026.
A pop-up shop for TV anime The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity opens at AMNIBUS STORE -blue- in MAGNET by SHIBUYA109 from October 9 to 25, 2026, featuring new American diner-themed merchandise sold in advance at the event.
Game Source Entertainment (GSE) exhibits at Tokyo Game Show 2026, running September 17 to 21 at Makuhari Messe, welcoming visitors to Booth Hall 2, N02 with hands-on demos of Ratatan, THANKS, LIGHT., and Castle of Alchemist, plus a Noroi Ayashi photo spot and limited-edition novelties for those who complete select activities.
From September 17 to 23, 2026, Matsuzakaya Nagoya is hosting "Baumkuchen Expo 2026," where baumkuchen brand PATISSERIE THE HÉREN — five-time overall champion at Japan's largest baumkuchen event — is selling a store-exclusive tasting box limited to 50 sets a day, plus a seasonal "Premium Roasted Sweet Potato Baum" made with two sweet potato varieties from Hokuto, Yamanashi and Tokushima.
From September 14 to December 7, Fukuoka Prefecture and the Fukuoka Prefecture Tourism Association are running a digital badge campaign on the hiking app YAMAP along the Hikosan Pilgrimage Route's Autumn Peak Route, with an original tenugui hand towel for the first 500 hikers who collect three or more badges.
Hitachi Seaside Park in Ibaraki is holding its "Kochia Carnival" from September 18 to November 3, 2026, with around 40,000 kochia turning autumn shades of red across Miharashi Hill, seasonal flowers, family events, and kochia-themed treats. Free admission days fall on September 21, 26, and 27.
From September 11 to November 1, 2026, Hotel Plaza Kobe is marking Halloween with classic black-and-purple decor, limited-time Halloween menus at its buffet restaurant SORA, a pumpkin ring-toss game, a pumpkin weight-guessing contest, and a hotel-wide "trick or treat" password game.
IKEBUKURO WEST GOURMET PARK 2026 returns to Ikebukuro West Exit Park GLOBAL RING on November 7–8, revealing all 50 participating restaurants, a 2-day live performance by FIELD OF VIEW, and a guest appearance by Masahiro Ehara, with free admission for the whole family.
Tokyo World Gate, directly connected to Kamiyacho Station, hosts Kamiyacho Oktoberfest 2026 on October 1 and 2, offering 20 combinations of matcha beer made by pairing 5 kinds of Japanese matcha with 4 kinds of German beer, plus sausages, pretzels, and other Oktoberfest fare on an outdoor terrace.
KONO JUNKI of JO1, official ambassador for Kashihara City's "Manyo Hanabi supported by Anker" fireworks show on November 22, 2026, will deliver a special live performance as part of a newly finalized two-part schedule, with general ticket sales opening September 19.
Fashion reuse brand KLD is holding a four-day pop-up at Kyoto's Shinpuhkan from October 2 to 5, 2026, featuring around 400 pieces from its rare archive, including Maison Martin Margiela, HERMES, and COMME des GARCONS.
LINE Majimaji, the magic-matching puzzle game on LINE Game, has begun a collaboration with Sanrio Characters, adding Pompompurin, Cinnamoroll, Pochacco, Kuromi, Hello Kitty, and My Melody as playable magic cards, plus login bonuses and collection events, running through October 16, 2026.
Lineage M is launching two new pieces of limited-time content from September 16 to October 7 — the mini-game Twilight Mountain Defense, where players defend against waves of monsters with summoned allied heroes, and Ziggurat Season 6, a battle-royale PVP mode where players from every server compete under equal stats.
Cheesecake brand Mr. CHEESECAKE brings its traveling pop-up store, Mr. CHEESECAKE YOUR CITY, to GRANDUO Tachikawa from September 23 to 29, 2026, featuring the signature Classic flavor, a pop-up-exclusive Strawberry flavor, and the permanent-store-exclusive CREAMY BAKED CHEESECAKE.
NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobi-Zato at Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island is marking the sixth chapter of its Naruto Uzumaki Birthday Festival 2026 with the "Shinobi-Zato Autumn Festival," featuring an original bon dance and festival stalls on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from October 10 to November 29, 2026.
Nittoh Tea has teamed up with Yellow Monkey Brewing on CHA-GASUMI, a limited-quantity Hazy Tea Ale made with Assam and Uva tea leaves, going on sale September 19, 2026, with a pop-up appearance at Moon Art Night Shimokitazawa from September 21 to 23.
Universal Studios Japan will host its 26-hour New Year's event, "NO LIMIT! Countdown 2027 – Discover U!!!", marking the park's 25th anniversary, from December 31, 2026. Tickets go on sale in stages starting October 7, with general sales opening November 4.
Ahead of its October 9 opening, Osaka City Museum of Fine Arts has finalized the official catalog, original goods, and related events for its exhibition on Ming-dynasty calligraphy from the He Chuangshi Collection, Taipei, including a live calligraphy demonstration and a weekday sticker giveaway.
Tokyo-based jewelry brand PARCELLE JEWELRY holds a seven-day pop-up shop at Daimaru Sapporo's 1st floor event space from September 23 to 29, 2026, featuring cabochon-cut Cent Couleur jewelry made exclusively for the event alongside custom order consultations.
R11R is taking part in TOKYO ISSUE at Isetan Shinjuku from September 30 to October 5, 2026, selling one-of-a-kind stickers, playful furniture, and mixed-media artwork from HAKUIKISHIROI, Panasony™, and Momoe.
On November 8, HOTEL GRAPHY Shibuya returns to SHIBUYA BRIDGE with the sustainable fashion show RAILWAY TO RUNWAY 2026, collaborating with upcycled-clothing brand SAIKOUCHIKU on a 15-look lineup that includes two pieces upcycled from secondhand clothing collected in Shibuya. The free, reservation-only event for 100 guests also includes an after-party, a SAIKOUCHIKU pop-up shop, and an upcycled-hanger art installation.
From September 26 to October 18, the Important Cultural Property Sasagawa Residence in Niigata City's Minami Ward opens at night for "Wa no Hikari 2026," featuring renewed projection mapping, garden illumination, participatory art, and around 400 white lanterns.
Kurima Resort Seawood Hotel on Miyako Island's Kurima Island is hosting 88 Constellations Illumination 2026 from September 19 to 27, recreating all 88 constellations as lanterns above its water terrace, with a nightly stargazing talk from MIYAKO GALAXY-DOME's star navigators starting at 7:30 PM.
From December 23 to 25, 2026, Restaurant & Bar TIDE TABLE Shiomi at Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel is holding a three-day Christmas dinner buffet themed "Cozy Bayside Christmas," featuring a live-kitchen Japanese beef and foie gras Rossini alongside roast duck, plus a sound performance show on December 24 and 25.
From September 4, UZUMASA KYOTO VILLAGE — Toei's Kyoto theme park — is joining Tokyo's "ODAIBA DRONE SHOW 2026," sending 1,000 drones into the night sky above Odaiba Marine Park to draw its name against the backdrop of Rainbow Bridge and promote its autumn "怪々YOKAI祭 2026." The free show runs across eight nights through September 22.
Where Winds Meet's Version 2.2 update goes live on September 16, 2026, bringing the Hidden Mountain storyline to its climax with new story chapters, two new campaigns, a wuxia extraction mode, powerful world bosses, and a Mid-Autumn Festival event.
Around 1,000 dahlias in roughly 120 varieties, some 110,000 cosmos, and kochia will color Umami Hills Park in Nara from October 3 to 12, 2026, with food stalls and local specialty sales from the four towns of Kitakatsuragi District running alongside the flowers.
Yatsugatake Agricultural College in Nagano will hold its Autumn Fest from September 19 to 23, 2026, with a real Halloween pumpkin photo spot in its flower field, an early-autumn food area, and craft booths from a cumulative 18 vendors.
Bufff is making its first appearance at TOKYO GAME SHOW 2026, running September 19 to 21 at TKP Tokyo Bay Makuhari Hall, with a "mini JAMMM" booth in the Family Game Park's "Manabiba!" area where kids can turn their own drawings and photos into an original game.
Nijigen COSPA is releasing new Mahiru Shiina merchandise from TV anime The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten Season 2, including T-shirts, tote bags, a towel, and acrylic art stands, with early sales at TOKYO GAME SHOW 2026 and the Kyoto International Manga Anime Fair 2026 ahead of general release in mid-December 2026.
Self-care brand EKATO is opening "EKATO RITUAL HOUSE," a limited-time concept store in Harajuku/Jingumae, from September 30 to October 11, 2026, letting visitors try its skincare, body care, and inner care products through hands-on experiences, a themed café, and reservation-only treatment content.
On Sunday, October 18, 2026, Hotel Oriental Express Kagoshima Tenmonkan holds its first-ever sweets buffet at 13th-floor restaurant BLUE KITCHEN, lining up more than 30 items built around sweet potato, chestnut, and pumpkin, with views of Sakurajima.
New content has arrived in the Houchi Shoujo collaboration with That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime as the event heads into its final stretch, with the free MR Shion and other limited-time rewards still available for a short while longer.
Hong Kong-based goods maker Iijan is making its first appearance at Tokyo Game Show 2026, showcasing original merchandise for Bayonetta, Bayonetta 2, TEKKEN 8, Culdcept BEGINS, and The King of Fighters '98, plus a same-day reveal of official Earth Defense Force 5 and Earth Defense Force 6 collaboration goods, at Makuhari Messe from September 17 to 21, 2026.
Yamaguchi Prefecture's Iwakuni City will exhibit at TOKYO GAME SHOW 2026, running September 17 to 21 at Makuhari Messe, for a third consecutive year, showcasing its original PC game IWAKUNI QUEST and offering booth visitors a premium gacha giveaway of original city novelty goods.
Shueisha Games has delayed the release of JUJUTSU KAISEN RUMBLE: SURVIVATON, a battle royale game for up to eight players from Vampire Survivors developer poncle, from 2026 to 2027. A new second trailer is out now, and the game's first-ever public playtest will be available at Tokyo Game Show 2026, running September 17 to 21 at Makuhari Messe.
Kamogawa Sea World in Chiba Prefecture is holding its after-hours "Autumn Night Adventure" guided tour for nine days starting October 3, 2026, adding a new 10-minute orca lecture led by keepers at the end of each session. Phone reservations open on September 18.
MIXI's word-battling mobile RPG Kotodaman begins a collaboration with Sanrio Characters on September 18, 2026, introducing new character pairings, a login giveaway of previously limited characters, collab quest characters, and a campaign offering "えらべるPay®" credit and Sanrio Puroland day passport tickets.
Miroku no Sato in Fukuyama, Hiroshima Prefecture, hosts the collaboration event "FBKINGDOM no Sato" with hololive's Shirakami Fubuki from October 10 to November 3, 2026, featuring an original mini live show, a voice-guided stamp rally, collaboration food and merchandise, and photo spots throughout the park.
Ofuro Cafe Utatane in Saitama City is holding a mirror-themed Halloween event from September 11 to October 31, 2026, with 100 mirrors transforming the facility into a fantastical "Halloween Lounge" for meeting a different version of yourself, alongside villain-style self makeup, a giant roughly 50cm pumpkin, a trick-or-treat challenge, and a Halloween-themed boccia tournament called "Kabotcha."
Bandai Namco Experience is marking the Persona series' 30th anniversary with "PERSONA Memoria," an event where fans can dive into the franchise's world through a quiz attraction, mini-games, original merchandise, and collaboration food. The event opens at Bandai Namco Cross Store Tokyo in Ikebukuro on October 9, 2026, before touring to Osaka and Hakata in early 2027.
To mark Pokémon's 30th anniversary and Pokémon Sleep's 3rd anniversary, The Pokémon Company and NOT A HOTEL have built a real, stay-in Poké Ball-shaped hotel in Tomakomai, Hokkaido, and launched a giveaway campaign offering fans a chance to spend the night inside.
Rihga Royal Hotel Osaka's long-running cultural school, École de Royal, is holding its first "Let's Go Meet the Dinosaurs!" day tour on October 11, 2026, pairing a guided walk through Tamba Dinosaur Museum's autumn special exhibition with a hands-on dinosaur plastic model workshop, with a morning or afternoon course open to participants of any age.
From Tuesday, October 6 to Thursday, October 8, 2026, Sapporo Park Hotel's terrace restaurant Piare is holding a special tasting dinner led by head chef Makoto Sanada, featuring a full course built around Hokkaido's autumn seafood and Shiretoko wagyu beef, paired with wine.
At Takino Suzuran Hillside National Government Park in Sapporo, the "Takino Autumn Sky Culture Festival 2026" runs September 20 and 21, pairing a food market of 16 stalls with a full day of brass bands, choirs, and other live performances, set against roughly 700,000 cosmos flowers now in bloom across the park's hillside.
The Whisky Culture Research Institute is opening applications on October 7 for five limited original bottles commemorating "Whisky Festival 2026 in Tokyo," a large-scale whisky tasting event held that November at Tokyo International Forum. Applications, open only to festival ticket holders, run until October 19, with a lottery held if any bottle is oversubscribed.
GENDA GiGO Entertainment is launching the "Wuthering Waves × GiGO Campaign," a collaboration with KURO GAMES' open-world action RPG Wuthering Waves, running September 19 to October 18, 2026 at GiGO group stores nationwide with exclusive prizes, a must-buy campaign, novelty drinks, a repost giveaway, and costumed-character store manager events.
ART AQUARIUM MUSEUM GINZA is partnering with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government to introduce visitors to Edo culture through the lens of goldfish appreciation, a custom dating back to the Edo period, with a special booth inside the museum from September 14, 2026.
LIONA Inc. is bringing its cross-media project DARK MACHINE to TOKYO GAME SHOW 2026 at Makuhari Messe, with TGS-exclusive hands-on demos of the mecha action shooter DARK MACHINE THE GAME, talk events on its production, and a three-day special stage featuring the pro esports team ZETA DIVISION and the anime's voice cast.
FIRE-BARI-ON, a humanoid robot project developed by BRAVE ROBOTICS, goes on display at Tokyo Innovation Base in Yurakucho from September 14 through the end of November 2026, with occasional remote-operation demos led by the development team.
DMM GAMES' Girls Creation launches its third collaboration event with Girls Symphony: Ec - New World Girl Suite- and debuts a new Memory reward alongside pickup and revival gacha. The Requiem for the Blue Soul event runs from September 14th to September 27th, 2026.
On September 27, 2026, Hotel Chourakukan in Kyoto will hold a one-day-only exhibit exploring the ties between the TV anime Sparks of Tomorrow and its Important Cultural Property building, featuring comparison panels and a life-size standee of the character Yosuke Mizoe, as part of the "Art Festival in CHOURAKUKAN 2026."
Ebina Marui (Marui Co., Ltd.) is hosting The World of Miniature Bakery & Sweets Art Exhibition for the first time in its 5F event space, featuring lifelike miniature bread and sweets creations, hands-on workshops, and limited-edition goods from October 2 to October 18, 2026.
Mist Train Girls: From the Train Window in the Foggy World marks its 6th anniversary with three waves of limited gacha banners, a special in-game event, and reward-packed campaigns running through early October 2026.
From October 24, 2026, to February 14, 2027, the Tekigaiso Exhibition Hall at Ogikubo Three Gardens in Suginami Ward hosts a special exhibition on the reconstructed court dress of statesman Fumimaro Konoe, alongside talks by the artisans who restored it.
Omishima Art Museum in Imabari, Ehime is celebrating its 40th anniversary with "Goen," a special exhibition by Paris-based sculptor Julien Signolet featuring a site-specific installation carved from local zelkova wood and Oshima granite, running through September 23, 2026.
Phoenix Seagaia Ocean Tower in Miyazaki City is hosting a "Halloween Monsters Party" from October 1 to 31, 2026, with monster-themed sweets, breads, and drinks, Halloween cocktails and mocktails, a room-service dinner stay plan, and seasonal decor throughout the hotel.
Square Enix is bringing a real-life mystery-solving game touring Tokyo's Yamanote Line stations, in collaboration with Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven. Reservations open September 17, 2026 through the Square Enix e-STORE ahead of an early-October release, with a random Seven Heroes sticker included for early buyers.
Royal Enfield's annual digital art contest Art of Motorcycling returns for Season 6 with the theme "GAME MODE ON," inviting artists from 13 regions including Japan to reinterpret motorcycling through a retro game lens. Entries close October 21, 2026, with winners announced November 5–10.
Samantha Thavasa LUMINE SHINJUKU is hosting a period-limited PINOWASSAN pop-up shop from September 17 to 23, 2026, with a special event featuring Kanna Hashimoto on opening day.
Netmarble's fantasy RPG Seven Knights Re:BIRTH is collaborating with the anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, with pre-registration opening today, September 14, ahead of a collaboration event running from October 1 to October 29.
As the accommodation partner of the Maebashi Biennale 2026, running September 19 to December 20 in central Maebashi, Shiroiya Hotel is hosting a lineup of related programs — from a Gunma sake pop-up bar and a gastronomy demonstration to Suntory drink collaborations, an art illumination by Mirocomachiko, and a limited-edition cookie tin.
The Sirotan Funwari Store on Harajuku's Takeshita Street is marking its 1st anniversary in September 2026, having welcomed around 26,000 visitors over the past year and grown into a flagship destination for fans seeking Sirotan's comfort from across Japan and overseas. From September 18, the store holds its "1st Anniversary" fair with Harajuku-exclusive items and purchase bonuses, alongside a message board event tied to the TV anime's October debut.
SUPER A MARKET’s Aoyama and Kyoto shops are holding an order event for L’EIGHT STUDIO, an Italian jewelry brand known for its colorfully embroidered medal charms. Shoppers can choose from necklaces, rings, bracelets, and charms, selecting their own metal color, motif, and embroidered lettering. Aoyama runs September 18–21, and Kyoto runs September 26–October 4, 2026.
The teamLab: Digitized Fukuoka Castle Ruins 2026-2027 executive committee, including Nishinippon Shimbun, is holding its third nighttime outdoor art exhibition at Fukuoka Castle Ruins in Maizuru Park, Fukuoka, for the first time in seven years, running from Friday, October 30, 2026 through Monday, January 11, 2027.
Drecom has released booth details for the pixel art adventure game Tokyo Stories at Tokyo Game Show 2026, including three original novelties at the venue and a new 360-degree virtual tour, "TOKYO DIVE 360°," that lets fans explore the game's world online.
The Transformers: The Movie, released in the U.S. in 1986, is finally coming to Japanese theaters for the first time through Lawson United Cinemas nationwide starting November 27, 2026, marking the 40th anniversary of the film's release. Advance tickets, including goods-bundled versions, go on sale September 14.
Tsumagoi Resort Sainosato in Kakegawa, Shizuoka, is holding a reservation-only Halloween Dinner Buffet on October 23–24, 2026, with a witch's-forest theme featuring special menu items, face painting, a photo spot, and a bingo tournament.
Universal Studios Japan celebrates its 25th anniversary year with the winter event Universal Holiday Wonders (Discover U!!!), running November 13, 2026 to January 17, 2027, featuring the park's largest-ever Food Festival, the returning Joy of Lights show, the Christmas night show Light Up the Night, and a nationwide free-admission pass for kids.
Seven commercial facilities around Tokyo Station's Yaesu area are teaming up for Yaesu no Takarasagashi, a treasure hunt event running from September 16 to October 13, 2026, where mascot character Toto guides visitors through seven riddles hidden across the neighborhood, with prize drawings for 70 winners.
ARFLEX ReStore, the directly run store inside Futako Tamagawa's Tsutaya Electrics, holds "ReStore Sustainable Market" from September 19 to November 9, offering upcycled furniture and limited-edition items alongside three workshops that put leftover fabric and leather to use.
Manga artist Ohsawa Yayoi's "The Work of Ohsawa Yayoi" exhibition runs October 23 to November 4, 2026 at Atelier LILIUM, a yuri book cafe in Ikebukuro, featuring newly drawn illustrations, reproduction artwork, and a signing event with guest voice actress Aya Suzaki.
Gokurakuyu and GK Marketing are teaming up with TV anime BanG Dream! YUME∞MITA for the "ばばんばばんばんばんドリーム" collaboration campaign at 5 Gokurakuyu and RAKU SPA Group locations from October 1 to 20, 2026, featuring character-themed baths, exclusive merchandise, a special menu, decorations, in-facility announcements, and an X campaign.
Bulgari has unveiled "auruBOROS – Urban Memory and Collective Dream," its first public art installation in the United States, on New York's High Line from September 10 to 20, 2026, marking a new chapter of the "Serpenti Infinito" exhibition alongside new Serpenti high jewelry inspired by American art and culture.
Comseed's social game GreePachi is adding Android and iOS apps for Heiwa Corporation's popular pachinko machine series CR Sengoku Otome 5 ~10th Anniversary~, with general release set for September 15, 2026, pre-downloads now open, and item campaigns running ahead of launch.
From September 18 to December 1, 2026, the Dragon Quest Island Pop-Up Caravan brings original merchandise from the popular Nijigen no Mori attraction to a highway service area for the first time, setting up at Toyohama SA on the Takamatsu Expressway.
Endless Grades: Pixel Saga has introduced a new light-element SSR priest, フリーン (Wings Bestowed by the Gods), alongside the limited-time event Banquet of the Cloud Rainbow and several new character costumes.
Marking the Ohori Park Noh Theater's 40th anniversary, the free Fukuoka Traditional Performing Arts Festa 2026 (Fukugei FUKUGEI) gathers Japanese dance, chikuzen biwa, Noh, shigin, gagaku, kagura, shamisen and rakugo on October 17, with a free hands-on Noh and rakugo workshop the day before.
Grand Nikko Tokyo Bay Maihama will host a Halloween-themed event from September 16 to October 31, 2026, featuring atrium photo spots, a digital stamp rally, and a limited-time stay plan with pastry chef-made Halloween sweets.
Hankyu Umeda Main Store's Koto Koto Stage 12 hosts "Define Yourself" from September 23 to October 6, 2026, bringing together European eyewear, fashion accessories, and fragrances, including a Kansai debut.
Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo is holding its Mejiro Woods Art Festival Christmas Family Concert & Buffet on December 25, 2026, marking Mozart's 270th birth anniversary with a two-part orchestra concert for all ages and a Christmas buffet featuring dishes inspired by Mozart's homeland of Austria.
Marking 20 years since Jormungand's manga serialization began, all episodes of the TV anime will stream free, in order, on YouTube's Sunday GX Channel starting September 12 at 8:00 PM, alongside a commemorative exhibition opening in Tokyo the same day.
From September 19, Kunozan Toshogu Shrine, a National Treasure in Shizuoka City, will hold a special night viewing event called "IRODORI," featuring an origami-inspired light-up and, new this year, a projection of the sacred beast Baku symbolizing Tokugawa Ieyasu's wish for peace.
QUESTION, the co-creation facility in Kyoto, is holding "Sento Switch. – The Breeze After a Bath, Walking Kyoto," a project for a sustainable future for Kyoto's sento, from October 10 to November 26, 2026, culminating in a finale DAY event with talk sessions, a quiz rally, and a goods marche on November 28.
On October 31, 2026, Grand Hyatt Fukuoka's Bar Fizz hosts Latin Bloom Halloween, a one-night Latin-themed Halloween event featuring exclusive tacos from guest chefs Kensuke Kubota of Telas&mico and Douglas da Matta of COCINA, cocktails and tequila, and live Latin music.
Ikebana artist Mika Otani presents her first Tokai-region hotel lobby installation at Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel, combining Aichi's traditional crafts with a large-scale flower arrangement on display from September 10 to October 26, 2026.
Nakamura Kankuro and Nakamura Shichinosuke's Nakamuraya troupe have finalized the program and cast for their 2027 nationwide kabuki tour, Shungyo Kabuki Special Performance 2027 and Yoshun Kabuki Special Performance 2027, which visit venues across Japan from March 2027.
COSPA is releasing new NieR:Automata Ver1.1a merchandise for the YoRHa unit, including a Heavyweight T-Shirt and an M-51 Jacket, plus a 2B Full Graphic T-Shirt and cleaner cloths, with early sales for the two YoRHa items at TOKYO GAME SHOW 2026 ahead of general release in mid-December 2026.
From September 17 to 19, 2026, PARCELLE JEWELRY brings its one-day-only Petite Boutique pop-up to Kyoto Takashimaya, Hanshin Umeda Main Store, and Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store in turn, featuring jewelry rarely seen at its regular stores.
From September 12 to October 25, 2026, Sanuki Manno Park in Kagawa hosts its Aki Irodori Festa 2026, with 6,000 kochia turning Hanameguri no Oka crimson, 170,000 cosmos across six varieties, and a full lineup of weekend outdoor events.
S.C Lab, a Taiwanese tea spirits brand, is teaming up with two Tokyo bars for one-night-only cocktail events on September 21 and 22, 2026, while also offering tastings and original drinks at the TENOHA Tateshina Marche in Nagano from September 20 to 22.
Premium Scotch whisky The Deacon and world No. 1 premium rum Bumbu will each set up a dedicated pop-up bar at Ultra Japan 2026, Japan's largest urban dance music festival, marking their first appearance at the event on September 19 and 20.
Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre in Ikebukuro is holding a special edition of its monthly theater tour on October 14 and 28, 2026, guiding visitors through the venue during the Autumn Meteorite 2026 Tokyo performing arts festival for a 60-minute look behind the scenes.
HIPHOP event Urban Jam takes over ZEROTOKYO in Shinjuku on September 26, 2026, headlined by Tiji Jojo, a former member of BAD HOP who held a solo live at Nippon Budokan in June. DJ CHARI, DJ TATSUKI, DJ KANJI, DJ NORIO, DJ LUKE, and DJ NOGU join the lineup for a night of live performance and DJ sets.
Held for the first time outside a Volks store, the Volks Five Star Stories Series Exhibition Mini Caravan in Niigata Hobby Road 2026 Autumn runs September 26 to October 12, 2026, showcasing around 200 figures built over Volks' 40 years of work on The Five Star Stories.
A new "EX Travel Reservation" plan pairs tickets to the "Zen and Ghibli" Kyoto exhibition, opening October 3, 2026, with a "Yes, Let's Go to Kyoto!" reception voucher for limited special goshuin at three Zen temples — Nanzen-ji, Shokoku-ji, and Myoshin-ji — with sales running from September 11 through December 6, 2026.
The mobile puzzle game based on the anime The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, REALLY Love You has launched a new Pajama Party pickup gacha for Hanazono Hahari alongside the second Let's Pajama Party event.
Artists Shusaku Takaoka and Yoichiro Uchida present the two-person exhibition "ALTERD" at GOLDFLOG COFFEE in Hakata, Fukuoka, from September 19 to 27, 2026, alongside a special collaboration item from apparel brand THE FOUND.
Hascap The Garden, the first-floor all-day dining restaurant at ANA Crowne Plaza Chitose, is hosting a "Matcha and Tapas" Sweets & Lunch Buffet from September 15 through October 12, 2026, blending Japanese matcha with Spanish tapas so guests can freely build their own small-plate "My Tapas" from the buffet spread.
ArtSticker, the art communication platform run by The Chain Museum, has begun selling tickets for Turner: Painting the Sublime, in Dialogue with Contemporary Art, a major J.M.W. Turner retrospective opening at the National Museum of Western Art in Ueno on October 24, 2026.
audio-technica MIMIO holds a 10-day pop-up event built around delivering heartfelt thanks at Ropponmatsu Tsutaya Shoten in Fukuoka from September 14 to 23, 2026, featuring a hands-on hearing assist earphone display, free illustrated flower cards, and a discount coupon for Aoyama Flower Market Ropponmatsu.
BEB5 Tsuchiura by Hoshino Resorts is holding "Sweet Marron Time" from September 1 to November 30, 2026, letting guests enjoy Ibaraki's top-producing chestnuts through an arrival tea set, a nightcap Mont Blanc, a wake-up smoothie, and a chestnut-themed lottery.
Belgian Beer Weekend 2026 Kyoto brings more than 100 types of Belgian and craft beer — including Kyoto Brewing Co.'s beer for the first time — plus Belgian food and a new Kyoto pickles collaboration to Ohigashi-san Hiroba in front of Higashi Honganji Temple from October 8 to 12.
CAMP AKAIKE, a forest campsite at the foot of Mount Fuji in Yamanashi Prefecture, hosts its second "Sologuru Camp 2026," a weekend event exclusively for solo campers, from October 16 to 18, 2026.
IBJ Matching's "Cruise Matchmaking" parties return with two new dates — Tokyo Bay on September 22 and Minato Mirai on October 11, 2026 — bringing together up to 100 guests aboard a chartered three-deck ship for skyline views, finger food, and free-flowing drinks.
Skater Co., Ltd. is offering an advance sale of three dual-print foldable umbrellas featuring Zootopia 2, Coco, and Wreck-It Ralph, each printed on the inside with a scene from the film that appears the moment the umbrella opens, starting September 16 at Disney THE MARKET 2026 in JR Kyoto Isetan.
Starting September 25, 2026, Dragon Quest Island at Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island offers the Halloween-limited Trick or Treat Pass, adding a candy-collecting quest where guests trade "Trick or treat!" for sweets to take home.
TOPPA!!! BASE AKIBA at Ecute Akihabara is hosting the EXPO2025 Official Pop-Up Store Ecute Akihabara Store from September 18 to 27, 2026, offering Myaku-Myaku merchandise, original goods, and a WithShot digital photo booth experience.
Ginza NAGANO's fruit corner turns to a lineup of Nagano-grown grapes and fresh prunes each autumn, featuring original varieties like Nagano Purple, Queen Rouge, Shine Muscat, Summer Cute, and Autumn Cute, plus a one-day tasting event with Shinjuku Takano on October 1.
The final show of Hoshimachi Suisei's biggest arena tour yet, HOSHIMACHI SUISEI ARENA TOUR 2026 Once Upon a Stellar, will be live-viewed at 51 movie theaters across Japan and at theaters overseas on November 12, 2026.
Sanrio characters Exhibition Hotel Floria Tokyo at Tokyu Kabukicho Tower is unveiling its second wave of Tokyo-exclusive original merchandise, including new Halloween goods, a Cinnamoroll bath tray figure, and other everyday items, with products going on sale in stages from September 19, 2026.
Identity V is teaming up with the City of Yokohama and the Yokohama Convention & Visitors Bureau for a citywide cheer festival starting September 19, featuring limited sticker giveaways at about 200 shops, photo spots, a mini stage, a trial play corner, and a mystery puzzle and stamp rally across the city.
Following a popular run that drew more than 10,000 visitors after its March 2026 debut, the full-dome program Immersive Planetarium Claude Monet returns to Konica Minolta Planetaria Tokyo in Yurakucho from October 2, retracing Claude Monet's life and famous works across the dome ceiling.
Starting Thursday, October 1, 2026, Karuizawa Prince Hotel is marking the season with a Sweet Potato Fair, offering a specialty parfait, a stay plan built around a three-variety tasting set, and free roasted sweet potato giveaways on select autumn days.
Kasugai Seika is adding a limited-time strawberry flavor to its long-running "Milk no Kuni" candy line, with "Strawberry Milk no Kuni" and a large 1kg version launching nationwide on September 14, 2026.
Kisosansen Park Center in Kaizu, Gifu is hosting "Autumn Flower Story" from September 19 to November 3, with around 330,000 cosmos across eight varieties in bloom alongside weekend markets, stage shows, and hands-on events.
A new Nintendo Direct revealed fresh details on Mega Man: Dual Override, including the first gameplay footage of Proto Man since Mega Man 10, upcoming Mega Man and Proto Man amiibo figures, and a playable exhibit at Tokyo Game Show 2026.
Animax Broadcast Japan will hold the Mega Man Orchestra Concert on January 9, 2027, at Kawaguchi Lilia's Fukagawa Mirai Hall in Saitama, with Heartbeat Symphony performing a full live-orchestra medley spanning the 40-year history of the Mega Man game series.
TOMORROWLAND's Kichijoji store is hosting a MONAKA jewellery pop-up from September 10 to 20, 2026, featuring natural stone pieces alongside the K18 and diamond MANTEL and STRING series, with in-store ordering available for select designs.
Monsoni!'s shop Infinite Paw Pads opens as a limited-time pop-up in Tokyo's Omotesando from September 18 to 27, 2026, with a purple-toned space, a giant Mega Paw photo spot, an original ube-flavored menu, and merchandise featuring DJ Infinity X and 18 artist-inspired T-shirt designs.
MT. FUJI FIREWORKS vs SPEEDWAY 2027 takes place on April 3, 2027, at Fuji Speedway, pairing cherry blossoms and Mt. Fuji with shells up to 2-shaku across, launched by four of Japan's leading fireworks companies. Viewing tickets go on sale in phases starting October 5.
The event "OVERLAP" runs September 19 to October 24, 2026, at Nagoya's Nakagawa Canal, pairing a REDCLIFF drone show and water slackline performance on September 19 and October 18 with an Asian food market, urban sports try-out sessions, and a giant, light-up Piyorin balloon.
As Nijo Castle's art exhibition marks 400 years since the Kan'ei Gyoko, NAKED meets Nijo-jo Castle 2026 will offer free admission for junior high school students and under for the first time, plus a ¥500 discount for students and Kyoto City residents, when it runs October 23 to December 5, 2026.
The Nasuno Furusato Fireworks Festival marks its 20th edition on September 19, 2026, in Nasushiobara, Tochigi, pairing about 20,000 fireworks with a special 500-drone show over the Naka River.
G-mode is bringing the 1983 adventure classic The Portopia Serial Murder Case back as NEXT: THE PORTOPIA SERIAL MURDER CASE, a full remake with five newly added investigation files, launching in 2027 for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam. A playable demo debuts at Tokyo Game Show 2026.
On Saturday, September 26, World Heritage Ninna-ji Temple in Kyoto holds Kangetsu-sai, a once-a-year moon-viewing festival featuring a cloud-sea light-up under the harvest moon, a goeika hymn concert in the National Treasure Kondō, poem-writing on the temple's moon-viewing platform, and matcha served with the specially made wagashi "Ninna no Tsuki," alongside a concurrent NiKEYA photo exhibition.
From September 11, 2026, Oriental Hotel Tokyo Bay in Urayasu, Chiba will bring a giant pumpkin-shaped "Pumpkin Gate" photo spot to its lobby, and on October 23, 24, and 30, overnight guests can enjoy a photo event with costumed Halloween characters in the hotel's guest-only welcome lounge.
A 9th-anniversary fair for Revue Starlight titled "L'Étoile innocente" runs November 6 to 23, 2026, at Animate and Gamers stores nationwide, featuring newly drawn illustration merchandise and purchase bonuses.
Sakura Deai-kan at Yodogawa River Park in Yawata City, Kyoto Prefecture will hold a three-day Train Festival from September 21 to 23, 2026, featuring an N gauge model railway display, a ride-and-drive experience, a quiz rally, mini train rides, a train-craft workshop, and a toy train play corner.
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Happinet's indie game label Happinet Indie Collection is bringing the fast-paced, one-hit-kill action-adventure title Sa[meow]rai: Silverwing Stray to Steam in spring 2027, with a playable demo and 10-minute trial challenge at Tokyo Game Show 2026.
The Sgt. Frog x Sanrio Characters pop-up store is expanding to Kyoto Station, S-PAL Sendai, and JR Ikebukuro Station starting September 11, 2026, with new Sgt. Frog merchandise going on early sale at the Kyoto location.
Marukoma Onsen Ryokan, a 111-year-old hot spring inn on the shores of Lake Shikotsu in Hokkaido, has opened stay reservations for the 2027 Chitose - Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival, running January 30 to February 23. Guests can see the ice sculptures glow “Lake Shikotsu Blue” by day and transform under colorful lighting after dark, then warm up in the inn's lakeside hot springs.
From October 2 to 26, 2026, Fuji-Q Highland hosts "SKZOO in Fuji-Q Highland Produced by GiGO," featuring Japan's first SKZOO drone and fireworks show, Stray Kids-themed rides on ZOKKON and Par-tea CUP, a stamp rally, collaboration food, and photo spots.
A Japan beta test is coming soon for Three Kingdoms Tactics: Go, a new SRPG×SLG smartphone game from Qookka Games that is officially licensed by ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS XIV, featuring turn-based tactical battles and large-scale real-time alliance wars across historic Three Kingdoms battlefields.
Tokyo Gendai returns to Pacifico Yokohama for its fourth edition, running September 11 to 13, 2026, bringing together around 70 galleries from Japan and abroad alongside the popular Art Talks series, installations, performances, and other special programs.
Universal Studios Japan held a press preview on September 9 for the 15th-anniversary Halloween Horror Nights, part of its 25th-anniversary autumn event Universal Extreme Autumn – Discover U!!!, running September 10 to November 8, 2026. The preview revealed an all-new Street Zombies story with the largest zombie horde yet, first guest reactions to the park's debut R-18 attraction Afterimage, and the new Resident Evil Requiem attraction The Dive.
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo has opened its first-ever Halloween special event, "DARK ARTS HALLOWEEN," running from September 10 to November 8, 2026, with a first-ever live performance, over 100 floating jack-o'-lanterns in the Great Hall, and Death Eaters and Dementors overtaking the venue.
From September 19 to 23, 2026, ASAKUSA HANAYASHIKI is holding "Ukiuki Silver Week 2026," extending its hours to 9:00 PM and offering a tile-breaking challenge, a human crane game, daily character shows, a Star Detective Precure! stage, and original merchandise from illustrator Uki Hayashi.
Chaos Zero Nightmare's Galactic Disaster Season 4 gained a new story chapter and the new ★5 fighter Olga on September 9, along with quality-of-life updates and a limited-time bartending story event running through September 30.
COSPA is releasing a new Frieren: Beyond Journey's End necktie, two T-shirt designs, and removable character patches, with early sales for the T-shirts at TOKYO GAME SHOW 2026 and the Kyoto International Manga Anime Fair 2026 ahead of general release in early December 2026.
Nijigen no Mori's Crayon Shin-chan Adventure Park unveils a limited "Last Zip Line" photo spot from September 12, the third installment of its "Last! Doki ga Munemune~Daisakusen!" last-year campaign. A countdown display beneath the zip line's starting platform lets guests capture memories of the ride before it closes ahead of the area's spring 2027 renewal.
Disney Store is launching "Disney store.jp Japan Tour," a pop-up event touring nine cities nationwide from October 16, 2026, recreating the shopping experience of the official online store with venue-exclusive merchandise, a stamp rally, and a Mickey Mouse photo spot.
On October 11 and November 8, 2026, guests staying at Fairfield by Marriott Hyogo Kannabe Kogen can join a guided early-morning hike up Mount Kannabe in Toyooka, Hyogo, ending with a locally sourced breakfast box at the summit.
On September 22, 2026, Fuji-Q Highland will hold its second FUJI-Q MUSIC DAY concert, the first to take place on the newly built outdoor Q-STAGE, with free admission and performances by THE JAPANESE PRIDE, Ultra Sushi Fire, THE LET'S GO's, and COPES.
From September 16 to 29, Grand Castella marks its 5th anniversary in Japan with a "Mochi QQ" pop-up shop at Yokohama Takashimaya — a new-genre baked sweet blending fluffy, poofy, and chewy textures across three flavors.
From October 7 to 19, 2026, Hankyu Umeda Main Store's 9th floor celebrates the 100th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's birth with the British sweets, afternoon tea, fashion, and equestrian-inspired goods she loved, plus a talk show by her former personal assistant Angela Kelly.
Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo will open reservations on September 17, 2026, for its "Santa Claus and Christmas Stay" plans, in which Santa Claus delivers a pre-collected gift and poses for a photo with guests over a three-day window in December, alongside seasonal garden decorations from November 10 and a separate members-only Santa photo event.
Hotel Granvia Osaka is offering an afternoon tea inspired by the film Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom at its 1st floor Tea Lounge and 19th floor River Head lounge, available October 1 to November 30, 2026, as the film opens in theaters nationwide on October 23.
From September 21 to 27, 2026, Hotel Intergate Kyoto Shijo Shinmachi is collaborating with long-established Kyoto honey specialty store miel mie, offering guests a rare Kyoto wildflower honey during Afternoon Service, a Kyoto-brewed mead during Happy Hour, and a one-day honey tasting event led by miel mie's "Honey Concierge" on September 22.
Frontier Works unveils new Identity V Kindergarten — Nap Time merchandise for the second edition of the Identity V POP UP SHOP in Hands stores, with online reservations opening today ahead of the October 15 launch.
From September 17 to 21, the competitive shogi game KIOU brings a TOKYO GAME SHOW 2026 booth featuring a life-size recreation of its in-game cafe, an early look at the upcoming Story feature, a cast talk with a reading drama, and a talk-and-match event with professional shogi players.
Starting September 16, 2026, Kobe Suma Sea World will hold a new weekday-only program called Ikimono Talk Live, offering visitors a fun way to learn about the aquarium's sharks, dolphins, penguins, and other animals, with each day's theme kept a surprise until you arrive.
Marvel Rivals' Season 10, "Butcher's Blasphemy," begins September 11, introducing new hero Gorr the God Butcher, the new God Quarry map, new Jeff-themed events, and the return of "Galacta's Gift" Vol. 3.
Netmarble has updated its action RPG MONGIL: STAR DIVE with new 5★ character Vivian, the top vote-getter in a pre-registration popularity poll, alongside a three-week special event and new epic quest, and has also revealed its update roadmap through Ver. 1.6.
On September 9, 2026 — the museum's own "Chameleon Day," inspired by the way a chameleon's curled tail resembles the numeral 9 — Nara Ikimono Museum in Nara City opens the "Chameleon Observation Camp" exhibition, running through September 30. Visitors can see four chameleon species, including Oustalet's chameleon, whose total length can reach nearly 70 cm, the longest in the chameleon family.
The Consorzio di Tutela della Denominazione di Origine Controllata Prosecco is returning to Daimaru and Matsuzakaya stores in Tokyo, Nagoya, Fukuoka, and Sapporo this fall, showcasing 20 Prosecco DOC brands through a September Sparkling Wine Fair and Daimaru Tokyo's 世界の酒とチーズフェスティバル in October.
Ragnarok: Adventures has released a new promotional video introducing its world of adventure, added a new pre-registration bonus item, and launched a Follow & Quote-Post Campaign on its official X account running through September 29, 2026.
Tohakusha is rolling out an updated demo with newly added character voices for its psycho-horror ADV "Red Chat Ritual – TSUMIMI TIME" in September 2026, with an early hands-on session available at Tokyo Horror Tokku!! 2026, running September 11 to 13 at Tokyo Dome City Prism Hall.
A new event called "Verdant Shadow's Sunken Land" begins in Shining Nikki on September 9, introducing a new MR dress and letting players earn up to 80 free gacha pulls, alongside a batch of other in-game events, campaigns, and rewards.
The dress-up and raising game Sugar Doll has launched a new classic gacha called "Autumn rug for you," offering autumn-themed outfits and backgrounds, alongside its ongoing premium gacha and background pack sale.
Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea present the "Disney Christmas" event from November 11 to December 25, 2026, featuring the parade "Toys Wondrous Christmas!," the Mediterranean Harbor show "Disney Christmas Greeting," seasonal decorations, merchandise, and menus, along with matching programs at Disney hotels, Disney Resort Line, and Ikspiari.
TOWERLAND –ROOFTOP BAR & BBQ–, on the rooftop of Kyoto Tower Building, is holding three music and culture events during Silver Week from September 20 to 22, 2026 — FAMILY DISCO, FUTURE JACK, and Aoharu Rooftop 2026 Autumn, an event exclusively for high school students.
Universal Studios Japan previews its 25th anniversary autumn event, Universal Extreme Autumn: Discover U!!!, opening September 10 with Halloween-themed food and merchandise starring Hello Kitty, My Melody & Kuromi, Snoopy, and Hamikuma, a new Hamikuma carnival game, and pink and light-blue Yoshi meet-and-greets marking Super Nintendo World's 5th anniversary.
Bushiroad will hand out original ticket-style novelty cards featuring MyGO!!!!! and Ave Mujica at the Weiß Schwarz Online demo booth during TOKYO GAME SHOW 2026 (TGS2026), running September 17 to 21 at Makuhari Messe.
Gokurakuyu and GK Marketing are teaming up with TV anime WIND BREAKER for a collaboration campaign at 15 Gokurakuyu and RAKU SPA Group locations from October 1 to 20, 2026, featuring exclusive merchandise, character-themed baths, a special menu, decorations, in-facility voice announcements, and an X campaign.
From October 10, Hakone Kowakien Yunessun marks its 25th anniversary and the November release of Godzilla Minus Zero with a second Godzilla collaboration, featuring a Godzilla-themed bath and sauna event, facility decorations, bonus-included collaboration tickets, and a Chibi Godzilla puzzle rally.
As ZEPETO's Disney content offerings come to an end on September 26, 2026, the avatar social platform is running the Disney Thanks Festival campaign, highlighted by the Disney Wish Festival bingo event where users grant each other's Disney wishes from September 11 to 24, with wishlist pre-registration opening September 9.
Chichibu's nighttime light-up walk moves into autumn for the first time this year, running on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays from September 18 through November 30, with illuminated shrines and temples, a projection-mapped umbrella dome, free lantern rentals, and an Instagram photo contest, marking the finale of the once-in-12-years Chichibu Fudasho Year of the Horse Grand Opening.
At Kokuei Takino Suzuran Hillside National Government Park near Sapporo, cosmos flowers are just starting to bloom in the upper Country Garden. Around 700,000 blooms across 21 varieties will soon color the hillside pink for Cosmos Festa 2026, running September 12 to 27 with autumn craft, food, and music events.
EXNOA LLC announces that starting September 8th, DMM GAMES' "LEGEND CLOVER" introduces alchemist Nicolas Flamel, who fought alongside the hero Roland, as a new limited-time legend, alongside the "Yearning for a Distant Time" event.
GLAMP DOME Ise-Kashikojima in Mie Prefecture is running a "Halloween Gacha," a no-loss draw that guarantees a coupon worth at least 3,000 yen, usable on stays from September 24 to October 31, 2026, alongside a guests-only Halloween Fair throughout October.
Grand Prince Hotel Hiroshima hosts a one-night-only pairing dinner on October 3, 2026, featuring Executive Chef Masahiro Nishisaka's first dinner event alongside Hayashi Shuzo, an IWC2026 trophy-winning sake brewery.
Hikari Miso is holding a free tasting and special sales event for its refreshingly tangy amazake HARE NOCHI KOJI at three Tokyo bathhouses—Myohoyu, Nippori Saito-yu, and Tennen Onsen Takarayu—starting September 8, 2026.
Sanseido Bookstore Nagoya Main Store is hosting a Kabahiko Park and Recovery Cafe pop-up tied to Michiko Aoyama's novel The Healing Hippo of Hinode Park from September 9 to 23, 2026, alongside the debut of original Kabahiko merchandise including a T-shirt, keychain, and tote bag.
Air race world champion Yoshihide Muroya will perform a free aerobatic air show over the Seto Inland Sea at Sunport Takamatsu on October 3, his first flight over Kagawa in seven years, as the opening-weekend highlight of the 14-day KAGAWA OKTOBERFEST 2026.
WEMADE's MMORPG Legend of YMIR added new "Conqueror Showdown" content in its September 8 update, giving winning clans a fresh crown-battle showdown after server wars, alongside new legendary armor, a collection substitute-item system, and a Twitch Drops event.
From September 12 to November 4, Sanrio's Cinnamoroll teams up with Mishima Skywalk in Shizuoka for a limited-time collaboration featuring exclusive merchandise, collab drinks, photo spots dotted across the 400m suspension bridge, and a lottery high-five event.
Kobe Port Tower opened reservations on September 8 for entry tickets to "Moomin x Kobe Port Tower — a part of KOBE," a citywide Moomin-themed sightseeing event running October 10 to November 30, 2026, with two collaboration rooms at Hotel Okura Kobe also bookable from the same day.
Fukuoka PARCO is hosting the NARUMIYA CHARACTERS POP UP SHOP from September 18 to 30, 2026, offering region-exclusive merchandise plus a collaboration cafe menu and character-themed decor at select in-mall restaurants.
KAPOK JAPAN will debut NEO DOWN KAPOK® BEYOND, a new loft insulation made entirely from kapok fiber, at the "NOT A DOWN" launch event in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo, on October 6 and 7, 2026, where a signature down jacket using the material will also make its first public appearance.
Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island, Hyogo Prefecture, is holding its seasonal program AUTUMN RUSH!! from September 18 to November 30, 2026, bringing autumn-only content to five attractions, including Godzilla Interception Operation and the Attack on Titan THE NIGHT WALK, alongside a new one-day AUTUMN RUSH PASS that covers all five.
A candy factory-themed pop-up shop featuring Opanchu Usagi's new "CANDY PANICHU!" artwork returns to LaLaport Ebina from September 14 to September 25, 2026, with original merchandise, a costumed character greeting and photo session, and purchase bonuses.
Lifestyle brand Out n About holds a limited-time pop-up at Atre Ebisu's Fontaine Terrace from September 15 to 27, 2026, offering an early release of its first vegan leather bag series along with colorful totes, lifestyle goods, and a purchase gift.
On Saturday, October 24, 2026, Sapporo Prince Hotel will open its 28th-floor Sky Room for a one-day workshop where guests craft an original wooden clock from Hokkaido-grown birch while taking in views of Sapporo's autumn foliage, followed by a specially designed seasonal dessert and drink.
Following a sold-out debut in June, SAPPORO STREAM HOTEL's 7th-floor bar is bringing back its Jazz & Parfait Night on October 7, this time starring a rare, gold award-winning strawberry from Hokkaido's Shimokawa Town making its Sapporo debut alongside live saxophone and piano jazz.
Ikebukuro HUMAX Cinemas and Shibuya HUMAX Cinema are celebrating director Satoshi Kon's birthday month with 4K remastered screenings, guest talk events, and a pop-up shop running from October 9 through November 15, 2026.
Sengoku † Koihime Online ~Ouen Shinshi~ marks its 5.5th anniversary on September 23, 2026, with a special story event and warlord pickup gacha through September 15, plus a deluxe campaign offering up to 140 free step-up gacha pulls through October 6, 2026.
A limited-time Sgt. Frog × Sanrio Characters pop-up store, featuring collaboration items pairing Hello Kitty and other Sanrio Characters with the Keroro Platoon, runs September 11 to 23, 2026, at Ekimaru A La Mode's JR Kyoto Station West Exit location, with novelty items for qualifying purchases.
Shueisha Games is bringing a playtest version of JUJUTSU KAISEN RUMBLE: SURVIVATON and a demo of UN:Me to its Tokyo Game Show 2026 booth, with original novelties for visitors and live e-sports commentary broadcast on the booth screen during matches.
A production committee including Konica Minolta Planetarium has turned the JAXA booth footage that drew crowds at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai into a full-dome planetarium film with a substantially expanded story, and science museums and planetariums across Japan are beginning screenings from early September.
Tohoku Food Marathon 2027 will be held in Miyagi Prefecture's Tome City on Sunday, April 18, 2027, with runner entries opening at midnight on September 12, 2026. The 2027 race adds a new travel package linking Tome, Minamisanriku, and Kesennuma for international runners, fuller use of an AI concierge platform, and five race categories for runners of every level.
From September 25 to 27, 2026, Lotte holds its first "Yukimi Daifuku Everyone's Moon-Viewing Party" at Sankaku Hiroba in the Shinjuku Sumitomo Building, with a giant moon photo spot, mochi-pounding, a lantern-launch experience, otsukimi-themed food trucks, and collaborations with Imuraya and ice cream critic Iceman Fukutome.
From September 10 to 16, 2026, Earl Grey specialty shop & EARL GREY sets up a limited-time stand at Matsuzakaya Ueno's Autumn Delicious Food Fair, offering its event-favorite soft serve flavors alongside the buzzy "butter mochi" sweet in four varieties.
A special site for Astrae Oratio, the upcoming title from Dynamis One, goes live ahead of TOKYO GAME SHOW 2026, revealing booth imagery, a world-first playable demo split between Scenario and Battle modes, the "Scenario Screening – Prologue" stage program, and a new "Prologue Digest PV" set to premiere on the show's opening day.
be GELATO, a frozen-dessert lab in Tokyo's Morishita, is opening "Open Lab | Gelato Shave" for four days in September 2026, offering two Nordic-inspired shaved ice and gelato creations built around Scandinavian coffee culture and Finland's forest berries.
Chiikawa Pocket, the first smartphone app based on Chiikawa, is rolling out a new "mini POP UP STORE" series across Japan, kicking off in Sapporo from September 18 to October 4, 2026, with previously released items, the third round of official goods, and two purchase bonuses for shoppers.
CREA Village's Fujieda Olive Garden in Shizuoka Prefecture is holding "Olive Harvest Festival 2026" over five days from October 24 to November 3, 2026, letting visitors pick olives, tour the on-site oil press, taste freshly pressed Novello oil, and enjoy a limited pairing course made with local Shizuoka ingredients.
Dragon Quest 40th Anniversary Exhibition "DRAGON QUEST the DIVE" will run at Grand Front Osaka from January 26 to March 14, 2027, following a sold-out Tokyo engagement that drew more than 90,000 visitors, with presale tickets for the immersive VR attraction opening September 8.
Furuyu Onsen ONCRI in Saga will hold a Yakuzen Miso-Making Workshop on October 29, 2026, combining hands-on fermentation, a light meal, and a soak in its hot spring.
Sixteen Gokurakuyu and RAKU SPA locations team up with "Star Detective Precure! The Movie" from October 1 to October 20, 2026, featuring themed baths, exclusive merchandise, collaboration menus, and more.
Garden Dining at Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba will run a limited-time "Autumn Premium Harvest Festival" buffet on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays from October 2 to November 29, 2026, featuring chef-carved domestic beef roast beef, matsutake mushroom rice, and a build-your-own salmon and ikura rice bowl.
Hakata Marui is hosting the "2nd Yarn Fest in Hakata Marui" from September 17 to 23, 2026, gathering yarn and handmade goods shops along with hands-on knitting workshops, including a special session led by comedian Aipa Takizawa.
The SOS Exhibition, marking the 20th anniversary of the TV anime The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, moves from Tokyo to ラクバスホール in Osaka's Abeno district from November 21 to December 13, 2026, featuring rare production materials, photo spots recreating the SOS Brigade clubroom, and new original merchandise.
Nagoya Sakae Mitsukoshi is holding its first HARUKIRU exhibition from September 16 to 27, 2026, displaying around 50 artworks crafted from everyday packaging such as confectionery boxes, alongside a hands-on workshop for MI Card members.
Hotel New Otani Osaka's "2027 New Year Package" has seen brisk reservations since bookings opened on August 30, as a weak yen and a shorter year-end holiday push more travelers toward a luxury domestic stay instead of an overseas trip. The hotel offers six plan options from one night to four nights, combining traditional New Year events, family-friendly activities, and a full lineup of seasonal dining at its location beside Osaka Castle.
Hotel Okura Tokyo Bay will host a limited 6-day Grand Sweets Buffet themed around Halloween's Sweet Temptation, featuring desserts made with autumn ingredients such as chestnut, purple sweet potato, pear, and persimmon, from October 26 to 31, 2026.
Kenmin Dining, the Kobe restaurant famous for its long lines, is holding its first Greater Tokyo area department store event at Yagihashi Department Store in Saitama from September 9 to 14, serving live-cooked yakibifun rice noodles alongside a sale of Kenmin Foods' signature products.
A limited-time pop-up from KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS and PARCO's game label PARCO GAMES, KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS × PARCO GAMES STRAND STORE, opens on the 9th floor of Shinsaibashi PARCO from September 19 to October 12, 2026, bringing together more than 15 brand collaborations, original merchandise, exhibits, and a collaboration menu built around the "STRAND" theme of DEATH STRANDING.
LECIEN Corporation is holding the LECIEN Embroidery Exhibition 2026 in Tokyo's Omotesando from October 23 to 25, 2026, featuring work from an open call that drew 509 applicants, alongside pieces by professional embroidery artists, artist talk shows, and a collaboration with Bunka Fashion College.
LOULOU WILLOUGHBY's "DESSERT" collection pop-up runs at Isetan Shinjuku's Center Park from September 9 to 15, featuring colorful new pieces, pre-release items, and a special Instagram Live shopping session.
A limited-time miffy style POP UP SHOP in Yurakucho, presented by Kiddy Land in cooperation with Miffy's official Japan agent Dick Bruna Japan, opens at Yurakucho Marui's 1F Calendarium from October 2 to 19, 2026, marking its fourth year with exclusive plush toys, mascots, and a purchase bonus tote bag.
NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobi-Zato at Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island is celebrating Naruto Uzumaki's birthday with the Shinobi-Zato Naruto Uzumaki Birthday Festival 2026. Its first chapter, a three-day birthday party running October 10 to 12, 2026, lets visitors greet Naruto in person and form the Leaf Village symbol together on his actual birthday.
Norrbottens Destilleri, a small-batch distillery in northern Sweden, is bringing two new pie-inspired craft liqueurs, "Rhubarb Pie" and "Blueberry Pie," to Japan on October 16, 2026, paired with a launch event at FUGLEN TOKYO.
PASONA HARBOR STAGE on Awaji Island in Hyogo Prefecture is giving guests attending its original ballet production Riburisu no Hon a free "Original Profile Card" featuring a dancer's own words and signature, from September 5 through 27, 2026.
Following a well-received spring run, Sapporo TV Tower is bringing back its 456-step stair climbing event on select weekends and holidays from September through early November, now offering six collectible achievement certificates, a new stamp card redeemable for original merchandise, and a giant candy lottery for those who reach the top.
Sendai Oktoberfest 2026 runs for 17 days from September 11 to 27 at Nishikicho Park, marking its 20th anniversary with a new Tohoku Minori Terrace area that welcomes drinkers and non-drinkers alike.
Starting September 4, 2026, Sendai PARCO's new PARCO FACTORY SENDAI event space is hosting four character pop-up shops in a row — Monchhichi, Moomin, Momoko Sakura's Chibi Maruko-chan and Kojikoji, and OSAMU GOODS — running through October 25.
Netmarble is holding a media presentation for Shangri-La Frontier: The Seven Colossi, the series' first game adaptation, during Tokyo Game Show 2026, with a talk session featuring cosplayer Enako and a separate cosplay stage show at the Netmarble booth.
Shin-Yokohama Prince Hotel is adding Halloween-themed costumes, including pumpkin, bat, and black cat designs, to the rental goods in its stuffed animal dress-up stay plan, available from October 1 to 31, 2026.
From September 9 to 16, 2026, Sogo Yokohama's 8th floor event space gathers hand-picked bakeries and dessert makers from across Japan for its first "Delicious Detour of Bread and Sweets," featuring photogenic sweets, hearty gourmet bread, and limited-time treats.
A second wave of collaboration merchandise for the Star Detective Precure! The Movie: The Mysterious Garden and a Secret Pair x ROUND1 campaign — including acrylic stands, can badges, and acrylic puzzle keychains featuring newly drawn artwork — goes on sale September 7, 2026 at select ROUND1 stores and online via GK Store.
On October 10, 2026, Tokyo's Sushi Saito is offering a single-day pairing course matching chef Takashi Saito's sushi with five vintages of Dom Pérignon, part of the champagne house's 2026 "Harmony"-themed dinner series.
Wakayama Marina City heads into autumn with the "Starlight Illusion" fireworks show, an indoor VR Land, and Kuroshio Ichiba's seafood gourmet fair featuring fresh tuna and seasonal catches, running from September through November 2026.
AQUASTAR is exhibiting at the Business Days of TOKYO GAME SHOW 2026, showcasing promotion case studies built around its "RELEASE / REBOOT MARKETING" booth concept, which pairs launch-focused campaigns with strategies to reignite enthusiasm for existing titles.
Animate is opening pre-orders on September 4 for new BomBom TV collaboration merchandise, and shoppers who order early can enter a lottery for a signing event with the BomBom TV cast.
Brioni is bringing its iconic "Brioni Grand Tour" bespoke trunk show, which first began in the early 1950s, to Tokyo from September 24 to 27, 2026, offering guests one-on-one sessions with a master tailor and a curated look at the brand's craftsmanship.
Canon will exhibit at TOKYO GAME SHOW 2026 at Makuhari Messe from September 17 to 21, 2026, showcasing the upgraded Live Switcher Mobile Ver1.5.0 streaming app and Dual Pixel 3D, a technology that generates 3D data from a single photo.
Caramel confectionery specialty shop Caramel Ghost House brings its Halloween treats to Daimaru Tokyo Store for a seven-day pop-up from September 9 to 15, featuring the Caramel Party Box, Caramel Tuile, and Caramel Nuts Galette.
A Digimon Adventure pop-up shop opens at Grand Entus Akihabara from September 26 through October 12, 2026, offering original goods with a "wa-modern" theme, including new items featuring Omegamon.
Shochiku's game division will publish Estella, a 3D music rhythm game from Taiwan's Imanity, launching in Steam early access this winter, and will show a playable demo with new songs at TOKYO GAME SHOW 2026, running Thursday, September 17 to Monday, September 21.
A Galaxy Angel pop-up store celebrating Gamers' 30th anniversary runs September 19 to October 4, 2026, at seven Gamers stores nationwide and online, featuring new merchandise, purchase bonuses, and a giveaway campaign for an autographed shikishi board by illustrator Kanan.
The Japan e-Lantern Association is bringing its first LED lantern release experience to Hamamatsu this October, with the Lake Hamana Lantern on October 3 and the Hamamatsu Halloween Lantern on October 10 and 31, inviting participants — costumes welcome — to send wish-filled lanterns into the night sky.
Ahead of Hatsune Miku YOZORA PROGRAM 2026 in Niigata, Gugenka Inc. has launched 12 original Hatsune Miku items in the VRChat store, alongside a special virtual world recreating Niigata's Bandai Bridge and a VRChat greeting planned for Tokyo Game Show 2026.
The Japan Olympic Museum in Tokyo will hold the special exhibition "Pokémon and Athletes' Moves" from September 19 to November 23, 2026, comparing the moves of Pokémon with the techniques of athletes competing in the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
Gugenka will exhibit at KAMITSUBAKI WARS 2026: KAMITSUBAKI YOKOHAMA BATTLEFRONT at PACIFICO Yokohama on September 5-6, 2026, offering a limited-time reissue of KAMITSUBAKI CITY VIRTUAL REALITY HoloModels and SpatialDisk 3D live footage.
Konami Digital Entertainment has finalized the lineup for its booth at Tokyo Game Show 2026, running September 17 to 21, headlined by the first domestic playable showing of the new Castlevania title Belmont's Curse and the first worldwide playable showing of its new UGC platform game, plus a KONAMI Anniversary to the Future retrospective corner and more.
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From September 19 to October 7, 2026, Ginza Tsutaya Books' in-store art space FOAM CONTEMPORARY hosts the group exhibition "On Transience," bringing together painter Izumi Akiyama, artist Nobuaki Onishi, painter Yugo Kohrogi — curating for the first time — and painter Jin Jiachen around the shared theme of transience.
Craft Candy Theater PAPABUBBLE opens a period-limited pop-up store at Lumine Kitasenju on September 4, with an opening campaign offering a limited Kitasenju-themed lollipop to customers who spend ¥2,000 or more.
The Powerpuff Girls official merchandise popup store "Girls' Holiday" makes its first-ever Kobe appearance at Daimaru Kobe from September 16 to September 28, 2026, with Kobe-exclusive items, pre-release goods, and limited novelty gifts.
Sega has revealed full details on the SEGA/Atlus booth for TOKYO GAME SHOW 2026, its largest ever, running September 17 to 21, 2026 at Makuhari Messe, including hands-on activities for titles such as STRANGER THAN HEAVEN, Persona 4 Revival, and Metaphor: ReFantazio, novelty giveaways, and a dedicated merchandise corner.
Smilegate has revealed the TOKYO GAME SHOW 2026 booth program for MIRESI: Invisible Future and Dead Account: Two Blue Flames, featuring hands-on corners, limited novelties, a character gacha, and a guest stage with cosplayers Moe Iori and Enako at Makuhari Messe from September 17 to 21.
Konica Minolta Planetaria TOKYO in Yurakucho is reviving its sold-out planetarium program that uncovers the frightening Greek myths hidden behind constellations and famous paintings, supervised by "Scary Paintings" author Kyoko Nakano, starting October 2, 2026.
A world-first Japanese-language demo of Total War: WARHAMMER 40,000 headlines the SEGA/ATLUS booth at TOKYO GAME SHOW 2026, alongside a prize-filled Hammer Challenge, a Games Workshop diorama, a new trailer, and a newly opened closed beta test registration page.
Nijigen COSPA is releasing two new outer jackets featuring Arcueid Brunestud from TSUKIHIME -A piece of blue glass moon-, with early sales at TOKYO GAME SHOW 2026 and the Kyoto International Manga Anime Fair 2026 ahead of general release in mid-November 2026.
Uruma City, Okinawa hosts the 38th All-Island Lion Dance Festival on October 10 and 11, featuring an eve festival lit by LED sky lanterns and a day of vibrant lion dance performances at the historic Katsuren Castle Ruins.
From September 4 to October 10, 2026, "アートかビーフンか白厨 (Paichu)" in Roppongi presents "Why, and How?," a group exhibition by three artists — Aiko Yamamoto, Ai Degaito, and Akihiro Hsegawa — who each explore the idea of color through dyeing techniques, ceramic glaze, and Buddhist thought.
WONDERHOLIC JAMBOREE 2026, a three-day urban culture festival, comes to HIROSHIMA GATE PARK from October 2 to 4, 2026, bringing together around 150 stalls spanning markets, music, art, fashion, and barber culture, with free admission throughout.
YORUNOYO 2026, Yokohama's signature illumination event, runs December 4 to 30, 2026, featuring a citywide light-and-music spectacle with a record 47 participating venues, a large-scale outdoor projection mapping display at Osanbashi Pier, and a 10-meter light cube at Yamashita Park.
Ahead of its September 5 opening at Tokyo Midtown Hibiya Hall, here is a full look at Yuichi Hirako's exhibition "HUMAN AND NATURE," including its indoor and outdoor installations, limited collaborations with I'm donut? and NEUTRALWORKS., and its full lineup of gallery tours, workshops, and talk sessions.
Amusement park Yomiuriland is holding a Halloween-season collaboration with TV anime Blue Lock from October 2 to November 1, featuring newly drawn villain-costume character illustrations, newly recorded cast voice lines, special photo spots, collaboration merchandise, themed food, and a voice-featuring attraction.
Caffarel, the Turin chocolate brand celebrating its 200th anniversary in 2026, joins Italia Fair 2026 at JR Kyoto Isetan from September 9 to 14, bringing gelato-filled brioche and other sweets crafted by its Kobe Kitano pastry chef.
The 13th edition of "Kobe-ichi," a pop-up gathering of local Kobe and Hyogo flavors, goods, and culture, runs at Daimaru Kobe from September 9 through September 14, 2026. Highlights include traditional sweets from the Kobe Senbei Association and a movie-themed zone marking 130 years since Japan's first movie screening, held in Kobe.
The Jumangoku Matsuri Festival returns to Daishoji, Kaga City, on September 12–13, 2026, with stalls, a children's mikoshi, and an amateur singing contest, highlighted by the "Manto Mikoshi," a portable shrine covered in around 100 lanterns hoisted and paraded around the plaza on the first night.
MINA, FENDI's Japan brand ambassador and a member of TWICE and MISAMO, appeared at the brand's pop-up store at Isetan Shinjuku Main Building 1F The Stage on its opening day, carrying the new "FENDI Magic" bag in an elegant all-lace off-shoulder dress.
HandMade In Japan Fes', one of Japan's largest creator festivals, will hold its first Osaka edition at INTEX Osaka on December 12–13, 2026, bringing together 1,700 creators for a market, workshops, live music, and a Christmas Special Edition gift area.
Contemporary artist VIKI will turn used receipts into art at Haneda Airport Terminal 2 Station on September 26, 2026, as part of the Haneda Airport Sky Day Festival, with a preview exhibition beforehand and the finished artwork on display afterward.
One of the three great festivals of Kanto, the Hitachinokuni Sosha-gu Reitaisai, known locally as the Ishioka Festival, takes place over four days from September 15 to 21, 2026, in Ishioka City, Ibaraki, with grand mikoshi, dashi floats, and lion dance floats parading through the historic old town.
From September 3 to October 12, 2026, Karaoke Manekineko is holding a collaboration campaign celebrating the 20th anniversary of Ouran High School Host Club's anime broadcast, featuring new band-themed illustrations, character-inspired drinks, and exclusive original merchandise at participating locations across Japan.
Kimono EXPO 2026, an annual event where tradition and modernity meet, comes to Tokyo from October 7 to 12 and Osaka from October 14 to 18, with hands-on workshops and artisan talks — admission is free.
The idle RPG The King of Fighters AFK has added new fighter Iori Yagami (THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII) with a doubled summon rate, alongside a Terry Bogard return event, a 1st anniversary survey reward, and a lineup of in-game events as its Fighters Festa celebration continues.
LINE GAME exhibits at TOKYO GAME SHOW 2026 for the first time, bringing an arcade-themed hands-on booth to Makuhari Messe from September 17 to 21, 2026, with a photo spot marking the newly confirmed game adaptation of Emoji no ko (Tentative), playable demos, and limited-edition merchandise.
Mick Fire, the last horse to sweep the Minami-Kanto Classic Triple Crown undefeated, retires from racing after his July 22 start in the Santa Anita Trophy. A retirement ceremony will be held at Oi Racecourse on October 7.
A MILGRAM pop-up shop featuring new Yumepuchi illustration goods opens at AMNIBUS STORE -white- in Shibuya MODI from September 18 to October 4, 2026, with BOX purchase bonuses while supplies last.
MARK IS Minato Mirai and running app Runtrip are starting "Minato Mirai Run Club" in September 2026, a running community for people who work in the Minato Mirai area, with its first group run planned for September 17.
On Saturday, October 3, 2026, MITSUI OUTLET PARK SHIGA RYUO hosts Sky Lantern 2026 & Shiga Prefecture Urban Development Future Expo, a one-day event pairing a daytime expo celebrating Shiga's local charm with an evening finale where visitors light around 500 wish-filled lanterns across the autumn sky.
From September 25 to 27, 2026, GRANSTA YAESU inside JR Tokyo Station hosts the third annual "Nakatsugawa no Kurikinton LOVER," a pop-up shop offering a buffet-style tasting of 11 varieties of Nakatsugawa's famous kurikinton chestnut sweets alongside creative kurikinton-inspired treats.
The Prince Park Tower Tokyo will open reservations for its "New Year Plan 2027" from September 24, 2026, adding a countdown event with a million soap bubbles, a Miki Asakura concert, and other new activities for three generations to share near Tokyo Tower.
A Promise of Wizard collaboration is coming to Bull Pulu tapioca drink shops and the GK Store online shop from September 25, 2026, with trading can badges, acrylic stands, keychains, cards, stickers, and a tote bag themed around the wizards in Bull Pulu-colored diner outfits.
A limited Promise of Wizard collaboration campaign is coming to Bull Pulu tapioca drink shops from September 25 to October 18, 2026, featuring collaboration menus, original goods, and a special in-app login bonus.
Rakuten Fashion Week Tokyo 2027 S/S is underway at Shibuya Hikarie's Hikarie Hall through September 5, and its second half brings a public street snap project and the Tokyo debut of Taiwanese label C JEAN, alongside a recap of runway highlights from the first half.
Salon de Sweets at IKSPIARI in Maihama is hosting a Halloween sweets buffet called "Halloween Trick or Sweet! — Ghosts and Witches' Temptation Buffet" from September 15 to October 31, 2026, with a lineup of Halloween-themed desserts served buffet-style.
Dutch card wallet brand SECRID, known for its patented sliding system, holds a pop-up at Hankyu Men's Tokyo from September 2 to 29, 2026, featuring new autumn colors and new items already popular overseas.
Tokyo Revengers UNLIMITED has launched a collaboration event with TV anime WIND BREAKER, bringing Haruka Sakura and Akihiko Nirei into the game as battle characters through a limited-time gacha, alongside a training campaign and in-game story content running through October 1, 2026.
New Yu-Gi-Oh! GX merchandise featuring Pop Art designs of Jaden Yuki and the Elemental HERO cast is now available at eeo Store online, with in-store sales opening September 25, 2026 at the eeo Store Ikebukuro Main Store POP UP CORNER through October 12.
The mobile puzzle game based on the anime The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You has launched a new Pajama Party pickup gacha for Karane Inda alongside the first Let's Pajama Party event.
On Sunday, October 25, Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel's Japanese Cuisine Sakuragaoka holds the fifth annual Ho-no-kuni Toyohashi & Higashi-Mikawa food culture lunch seminar, pairing a chikuwa-grilling experience led by Yamasa Chikuwa's seventh-generation president with a course meal built around ingredients introduced by Toyohashi's own farmers.
Nijigen no Mori's Crayon Shin-chan Adventure Park launches "Last Greeting," the second installment of its "Last! Doki ga Munemune~Daisakusen!" last-year campaign, on September 5, 2026. Shin-chan and Action Mask appear in the athletic area for photo opportunities on select dates through October 11.
Sanrio Character Park Harmonyland in Hiji, Oita begins "Parade Parallel the FINAL" on September 18, 2026, celebrating nearly ten years of its popular parade "Parade Parallel" ahead of its grand finale on May 9, 2027, with a memory-filled message board and photo spot, limited-time merchandise and food, and ticketed special greetings and photo sessions.
Mobile Factory's location-based game series Station Memories! is holding a collaboration campaign with Love Live! from October 2 through October 31, 2026, featuring a collaboration gacha and a point-based access event.
On October 31, 2026, Yokosuka City will hold "Pokémon Pikapika-dan with Yokosuka City" at City Hall Front Park, an event where participants dress up as Pikachu to pick up litter and think about keeping the city clean.
Tower Records Shibuya will once again host the Pretty Cure Live Costume Exhibition from September 19 to October 4, 2026, displaying stage costumes worn at last year's concert alongside an advance sale of Star Detective Pretty Cure! LIVE2026 merchandise.
This fall, Prince Grand Resort Karuizawa is offering a lineup of stay experiences unique to the season, including a night ski-lift ride to view the harvest moon from the summit, a guided birdhouse-building workshop in the resort's forest, free moon- and star-gazing nights by the campfire, and a getaway plan bundling activity vouchers for cycling, golf, and nearby sightseeing spots.
Sanyodo, a maker of festival prize toys, will exhibit its floating "Sukui Ningyo (Pukapuka)" scooping dolls, plush toys, air-filled vinyl toys, and capsule toys at the 102nd Tokyo International Gift Show Autumn 2026, running September 2 to 4 at Tokyo Big Sight.
From October 30 to November 3, 2026, Sensoji Temple in Tokyo is opening its normally closed Denboin Garden and Ema-do Hall — home to around 50 large votive paintings — for a five-day special viewing featuring a mist installation and the after-dark Kinryu Yakai program. Reentry-enabled day-and-night tickets go on advance sale September 1.
Arma bianca is holding the Shugo Chara! pop-up store at Ikebukuro Loft and Umeda Loft from October 2 to October 18, 2026, offering new merchandise featuring newly drawn Starry Sky Dress and Starry Sky Suit illustrations.
Sugar Doll, the dress-up and raising game available on the App Store and Google Play, has launched a new American diner-themed premium gacha "HAPPY SWEET DINER" starting September 2, 2026, along with a limited-time background pack.
Osaka furniture brand SWITCH holds a five-day pop-up at KITTE Osaka, directly connected to JR Osaka Station, from September 17 to 21, 2026, with a daily workshop for making original cushion covers from leftover sofa fabric.
From September 11 to 23, 2026, Tokyo Tower's Main Deck hosts a special projection mapping show, produced by creative company NAKED, INC., in collaboration with the hand-drawn anime SEKIRO: NO DEFEAT, turning the night skyline into a stage for the film's sword-fighting action.
Adventure World in Shirahama, Wakayama will celebrate the first birthday of Emperor Penguin chick "Yoyo-chan" (E044) with online birthday parties and in-park events on September 30 and October 3–4, 2026, looking back on 365 days of growth watched over by guests.
Tickets for AMUSEMENT EXPO 2026, one of Japan's largest arcade game festivals, go on sale September 1 at noon, with a newly introduced ¥500 student discount ticket joining the standard, early, and late admission options for the November 7 event at Tokyo Big Sight.
Animate Girls Festival 2026, set for November 7-8 in Ikebukuro, has revealed the artwork for its main venue "original shopper" visitor bonus along with a second wave of details on its collaboration with Ajinomoto AGF, Inc., including a giveaway and a prize lottery.
From September 12 to October 11, 2026, Aqua City Odaiba is hosting a Digimon collaboration featuring an original ramen only available at Tokyo Ramen Kokugikan Mai, limited novelty campaigns, and a nine-day pop-up shop with an Agumon appearance planned for September 27.
Advance tickets for the paid area of the Arashiyama Bamboo Light-up, held in Kyoto's Arashiyama from September 30 to November 8, 2026, are now on sale through EX Travel Reservation, letting visitors skip the same-day ticket line and step straight into the illuminated bamboo grove.
BARNEYS NEW YORK Ginza Main Store and Roppongi host a pop-up event for Charlotte CHESNAIS, a French jewelry brand known for fluid, sculptural lines that trace the body, running at Roppongi from September 4 to 27 and at Ginza from October 2 to 29, 2026.
The Familiar of Zero 20th Anniversary Exhibition, marking 20 years since the TV anime's broadcast, comes to Rakubasu Hall at Abeno and in Osaka from October 24 to November 15, 2026, following its Tokyo run, featuring a life-size Louise figure, a full-scale Derflinger, over 100 illustrations, and new merchandise such as an art book, a cushion, and acrylic panels.
Hakujuji (HAKUJUJI), the long-established Japanese-and-Western confectionery based in Okayama, is opening its first pop-up shop at Hanshin Umeda Main Store from September 2. The shop brings the brand's signature waffle, along with the summer-limited Kogen Bussé and a newly repackaged pie series.
The autumn edition of Yokohama's "Hanamiru Stamp Rally" runs from September 1 to 30, 2026, guiding visitors to Yamashita Park, Satoyama Garden, and the family-friendly GreenSnap Marche YOKOHAMA 2026 AUTUMN, with rewards including an eco bag and a Garden Bear pin badge.
Popular characters from the anime That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime will appear in the idle RPG Idle Girls starting September 8, alongside a commemorative TV commercial and a pre-registration campaign that is already underway.
WASHU BLUE RESORT KASAGO in Kurashiki, Okayama, is hosting an autumn dining event this fall, featuring 10 kinds of freshly fried bites at its buffet restaurant, including a new sweet potato and dill dish and deep-fried Shine Muscat grapes.
Masaoka Towel, an Imabari, Ehime-based towel maker founded in 1921, is holding its 26th Imabari Towel Maker Pop-Up at the Imabari Towel Minami-Aoyama store from September 10 to 21, 2026, featuring an early release of its Casa Collection alongside other TRUE TOWEL pieces built for hotel-quality comfort.
On September 12, 2026, Achiterasu Kurashiki will host "MERCADO RICO CRAFT BEER," a craft beer event organized by Tamashima Shinkin Bank featuring beers from Kurashiki and other regions, a student-made beer from Okayama Prefectural University, food and sweets stalls, and a display of 5kg and 10kg "muscle mugs."
Two classic films whose stories are set in motion by a hairpin and a pair of earrings, plus a short with costumes by Hanae Mori, screen on 35mm at the National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto on November 21 and 22, 2026, as part of the MoMAK Films series.
A limited-time pop-up shop built around a MYAKU-MYAKU picture book opens at Shibuya Hikarie's ShinQs from September 3 to 16, 2026, featuring Kanto's first exhibition of prints from the book and a limited signed-copy exchange.
A new nighttime event, NAKED GARDEN NIGHTS Higashi Honganji / Shōsei-en Garden, opens October 31, 2026 within walking distance of Kyoto Station, pairing light installations across five viewing spots at the temple and garden with seasonal drinks, running nightly through December 6.
The NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobi-Zato attraction at Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island will celebrate Naruto Uzumaki's October 10 birthday with a record eight special programs starting in September 2026.
The NISHIUMEDA CANDLE NIGHT Executive Committee will hold the "NISHIUMEDA CANDLE NIGHT" candlelight event across the West Umeda area of Osaka's Kita Ward on Wednesday, December 9, 2026, marking the 21st year of the biannual candle-lighting tradition with a candle-lined corridor, handmade lanterns, and a large-scale installation by CANDLE JUNE.
To mark 15 years since its launch, the avatar app Pokecolo, used by more than 26 million people, has kicked off a lineup of anniversary content from September 1, including the nostalgia-filled "15th Memory Museum" event, a special login bonus, and a follow-and-repost giveaway on X offering QUO cards and clear file sets to 15 winners.
NOT A HOTEL is teaming up with the sleep game app Pokémon Sleep on a special Poké Ball-Themed Hotel appearing in Hokkaido this September, with a campaign offering winners a chance to stay inside.
The long-running romance game The Prince's Proposal: Eternal Kiss marks its 13th anniversary this September, with Royal Grand Prix 2026 popularity voting opening today, a special Episode0 prologue release, two anniversary events, and a lineup of in-app campaigns, alongside a tie-in celebration on VOLTAGE Passport.
Netmarble's upcoming game Shangri-La Frontier: The Seven Colossi opens its Tokyo Game Show 2026 special site, with a world-first playable demo, a voice actor talk show featuring Yuma Uchida, Rina Hidaka, and Yuka Terasaki, and original novelties for booth visitors.
A roughly 130 cm tall lucky cat sculpture known as Shibuya Neko Hariko has gone on permanent display at the shibuya-san tourist information center in Shibuya Fukuras since August 18, 2026. Its creator, artist Akira Yoshida, also holds a solo exhibition titled "Empty Bears - A Mirror of Our Time" at Shibuya Hikarie's 8/CUBE from September 7 to 13, 2026, featuring around 30 new bear-motif works.
Shonan Candle 2026 brings 10,000 candles to the Enoshima Samuel Cocking Garden from October 10 to November 3, with a pre-event at Fujisawa Station from October 7 to 9. This year's edition features a collaboration with the anime series Rascal Does Not Dream and hands-on workshops throughout the 25-day run.
Sonmin Shokudo in Karuizawa's Hoshino Area holds the "Karuizawa Sake Terrace" on September 18 and 19, 2026, letting visitors taste-compare autumn sake from 13 Saku breweries and meet the makers behind them.
The autumn-themed limited-time doll "Autumn Rug" has returned to the dress-up and raising game Sugar Doll, along with a seasonal event and background packs running through fall 2026.
Billed as one of East Japan's largest tea events, "Kissako TOKOROZAWA TEA FES 2026" takes place at Tokorozawa Sakura Town in Saitama for four days from October 31 to November 3, 2026, bringing together Japanese and international tea producers and specialty shops for a tasting rally, plus seminars and hands-on programs.
A new digital stamp rally invites visitors to explore theater venues, cafes, onsen towns, and sightseeing spots across Tajima from September 1 to 27, 2026, alongside the Toyooka Theater Festival, with a chance to win prizes for up to 100 winners.
From September 4 to 23, DECKS Tokyo Beach's LED DAIBA STUDIO in Odaiba hosts ULTRA STORE, a limited-time shop pairing 500-plus items from Sonic the Hedgehog, Puyo Puyo, Persona, Tokyo Revengers, and Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle- with large-LED video displays, alongside a free digital stamp rally offering Tokyo Joypolis tickets as prizes.
WAKISAKA KATSUJI / SOU・SOU MUSEUM in Kyoto's Shimogamo area will open for a reservation-only Silver Week viewing from September 19 to 23, 2026, showcasing around 60 years of work by textile designer Katsuji Wakisaka.
A "Witch Hat Atelier" POP UP STORE in Loft is touring six Loft stores across Japan from September through December 2026, offering original advance-sale goods and a randomly gifted mini bromide with every purchase of ¥2,000 or more.
109 Cinemas Premium Shinjuku is holding Japan's only special preview cheering screening of Oasis: Don't Look Back In Anger on September 10, 2026, the night before the documentary's nationwide release.
U-NEXT will exclusively live-stream the Nissan Stadium performance from back number's sold-out first stadium tour, Grateful Yesterdays Tour 2026, on October 3, with a new multi-channel option that shows song lyrics alongside the live footage.
The seal collection RPG BIKKURIMAN Wonder Collection has added the limited-time event "Beyond the Next World — Anomaly at Tengai Bakufu," introducing new characters [Demon Lord Approaching] Fyujon Kiddosu and [Demon Fang] Fyujon Kiddosu through the Holy-Demon Fusion Demon General Gacha, alongside a new damage challenge event and a comeback login bonus.
On September 28, Capella Kyoto's bar and night dining venue Yoi welcomes bartenders from Brooklyn's buzzworthy Bar Rêve for a special one-night-only cocktail collaboration.
CURATION⇄FAIR Kyoto returns to three Nishijin temples on November 6–8, 2026, with 33 exhibitors — including its first overseas galleries — plus a Urasenke tea ceremony, a Shosei-en garden boat tour, and a four-day flower ceremony by Kentaro Sugi in Takagamine.
DMM GAMES' Girls Creation -Shoujo Geijutsu Kitan- celebrates its new 'Art Type' character feature with a commemorative campaign, while the 'Scramble! Autumn Art Grand Sports Festival' event and two pickup gacha runs run through September 15, 2026.
Hakone Kowakien Yunessun, which marked its 25th anniversary on New Year's Day 2026, is introducing a seasonal bath themed around the mid-autumn harvest moon, "Otsukimi-Buro," for a limited time from September 10 to November 1, with a starry dome ceiling and a rabbit-costumed mascot greeting bathers at the entrance.
A limited-time official mini pop-up store for the globally popular overseas animated series Helluva Boss opens at INFOLENS GEEK SHOP in Ikebukuro PARCO from September 11 to 27, 2026, featuring blind plush, figures, and an original clear card gift with qualifying purchases.
DMM GAMES has released "GAMES STORE," an iOS store app that brings the premium version of Koihime†Taisen to iPhone outside the App Store, alongside a run of in-game campaigns and a follow-and-repost giveaway through mid-September 2026.
Starting September 5, 2026, the NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobi-Zato attraction at Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island is celebrating the birthdays of Kakashi Hatake, Shikamaru Nara, Ino Yamanaka, and Shikadai Nara, joined this month by Sakumo Hatake in his event debut, with exclusive limited-edition original stickers.
A limited-time event, "Class President Committee's Autumn! no Dan," has launched in the smartphone puzzle game Nintama Rantaro: Futtobi Puzzle! no Dan Again!, running through September 17. Four new characters have also joined the roster through the Premium and Normal Gacha.
OHYA is offering an early preview sale of three new metal cold tea cups, Nagomi, Kizashi, and Urara, at the Dai-Nippon Ichi trade show in Tokyo from September 2 to 4, 2026, ahead of their September 5 general release.
Okinawa Prince Hotel Ocean View Ginowan is holding an "Illuminated Churaumi Dome and Music Box Workshop" in its lobby from September 18 to 28, 2026, letting guests craft their own dome and music box souvenirs without a reservation.
Quiz RPG: The World of Mystic Wiz has launched "The World of Mystic Wiz GOLDEN AWARD 2026 THE GENERATIONS" on August 31, 2026, featuring a story event and gacha starring six fan-voted spirits, alongside the "Black Cat Festival 2026" campaign offering up to 300 free gacha pulls.
A Rascal Does Not Dream pop-up shop opens at Don Quijote Fujisawa Station South Exit and four other stores from September 19 to October 12, 2026, featuring new "ocean memories" themed merchandise and purchase bonuses.
From October 1 to 31, 2026, Bar & Dining "TORRENT" at SHIBUYA STREAM HOTEL is serving its first-ever Halloween Party afternoon tea, with eerie sweets and savory bites like a staring canelé, a purple sweet potato brain Mont Blanc, and a bloody beet soup.
The idle idol development RPG STELLAR IDOL PROJECT arrives on iPhone today as DMM GAMES' "GAMES STORE" app launches its iOS version, with celebratory campaigns offering gems, a powerful SSR supporter, and Amazon Gift Card prizes.
Techcronoss, the cross-heroine RPG from EXNOA and Techcross, has launched its iOS version on GAMES STORE. Release celebration campaigns include a daily free 10-pull gacha offering up to 50 pulls total, a limited-time guaranteed ★3 Techcronoss x UNITIA gacha, a Festival Clock Tower level cap increase with a new blessing, and new stations in Tour Quest's HARD difficulty.
A third collaboration event between the smartphone 3D action RPG White Cat Project NEW WORLD'S and the VTuber group hololive has launched, bringing hololive GAMERS members Shirakami Fubuki, Ookami Mio, Nekomata Okayu, and Inugami Korone into the White Cat world through a limited-time gacha, jewel pack sale, and collaboration livestreams.
From September 9 to 22, 2026, Hankyu Umeda Main Store's 7th-floor Koto Koto Stage 71 hosts WOVEN TIME for Your Own Room, an art event that reframes art as a device for renewing oneself, featuring work from four artists working in dyeing, sculpture, bamboo craft, and terracotta.
From October 28 to November 3, 2026, the BUNGU JOSHI HAKU pop-up returns to Hanshin Umeda Main Store in Osaka, bringing together 55 stationery brands — including 12 making their Umeda debut — with more than 20,000 items to see, touch, and buy.
A digital stamp rally will guide participants through around 100 bars and restaurants near Nakano, Koenji, Asagaya, Ogikubo, and Nishi-Ogikubo stations from September 14 to 18, 2026, with prizes for visiting shops along the way.
From August 20, 2026, the Hankyu 17-Bangai shopping complex in Umeda, Osaka is running a special exhibition of Takarazuka Revue stage costumes alongside Takarazuka-themed staircase decorations, continuing through March 16, 2027.
From September 1 to 30, 2026, Hard Rock Cafe's Universal CityWalk Osaka location is offering a limited-time menu of five dishes and four drinks in support of "Hard Rock Rising," a global contest to discover and support up-and-coming artists, bands, and DJs, whose Japan finals will also be held at the same restaurant.
Boulmiche's culminating brand Seiyo Kashisho KIKUJIROU is holding a limited-time pop-up at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store from August 26 to September 1, featuring a new citrus honey baumkuchen alongside its signature Four Sec cookie boxes and pound cakes.
Onsen Dojo, operator of the Ofuro Cafe hot spring facilities, and Kyodo Shoji's COEDO Brewery have jointly developed OFURO ALE, a Kölsch-style anniversary beer brewed with Saitama-grown sansho pepper, yuzu, and rice, going on sale September 19, 2026 for ¥780.
Tokyo's citywide art festival Roppongi Art Night 2026 brings back its all-night format for the first time in three years, with over 60 works and programs across the neighborhood's museums and streets, plus a special focus on France.
√K Contemporary in Shinjuku presents Korean artist Sobin Park's first solo exhibition in Japan, "The Birth of Mir," from September 12 to October 3, 2026, featuring large-scale pencil drawings inspired by Korean myth.
A new kaidan (ghost-story) live show called "THE GHOST LOUNGE" debuts at B.B.S. Event Dining inside Grand Prince Hotel Osaka Bay on September 11 and 25, 2026, with background video that shifts alongside the storytellers' narration. Tickets are ¥3,500 with one drink included, and each of the two nightly sessions features a different lineup of stories.
Espacio Nagoya Castle will hold a special exhibition, from August 30 to October 25, 2026, of a Guinness World Records–certified stained-glass samurai armor depicting Toyotomi Hideyoshi, held in the collection of Toyokuni Shrine in Nakamura-ku, Nagoya — an area said to be Hideyoshi's birthplace.
HARE-TABI SAUNA & INN in Yokohama Chinatown will host the 8th "Yokohama Chinatown SAUNA DAY" on September 17, 2026, featuring a joint aufguss session from two Yokohama-based Aufguss Masters, relaxation treatments, and an event-only draft pour of "Yokohama Sa-Tabi Ale."
Anya Hindmarch brings its homeware and lifestyle collection "ANYA LIFE" to Hankyu for the first time, opening a limited-time shop at Hankyu Umeda Main Store from September 2 to 8, 2026, with ceramics, fragrance, and nylon pouches featuring the brand's signature "Eyes" motif.
Asakusa Hanayashiki, Japan's oldest amusement park, is waiving admission for visitors dressed in kimono from September 2 to October 31, 2026, under "Kimono Discount 2026," while also stopping its Merry-Go-Round and Swan ride for weekday "Photoraction" photo sessions and running a hashtag giveaway on social media.
Hirugano Highland Bokka no Sato in Gifu Prefecture hosts the 9th finals of its Original! Slipper-Throwing Contest on August 30, 2026, bringing together daily preliminary winners from spring and summer to compete for the championship, with every entry fee donated to a charity supporting hospitalized children.
Setagaya Super Band makes a long-awaited return, joined by the Yoshida Brothers on Tsugaru shamisen, at Setagaya Egret Hall on November 21, 2026, the sixth installment of the Discovery Setagaya Sounds concert series. Tickets go on sale September 4.
DOZLE Corp., the gaming YouTube group managed by creator agency WONDER DIVE, opens advance sales for official merchandise tied to its solo offline event "DOZLE Private Academy Bonkers Festival!!" starting August 24, ahead of the September 12–13 event at Keio Arena TOKYO.
Ahead of its Tokyo stop at Tokyo Station Ichibangai from September 4 to 17, 2026, the traveling Galneko pop-up has revealed new merchandise, novelty gifts, a full building takeover, and a Tsuna greeting event with reservations opening August 30.
From August 26 to September 22, 2026, Hankyu Men's Osaka and Hankyu Men's Tokyo host the AW 2026 "HUMOUR NATURE" season promotion, featuring a Japan-born culture market and a lineup of pop-up stores from noteworthy brands.
From August 26 to September 22, 2026, Hankyu Umeda Main Store's 5th and 6th floor HANKYU LUXURY area marks the start of the 2026-27 autumn/winter season under the theme "TIME IS BEAUTIFUL," with pop-ups from Giorgio Armani, Zenith, Fendi, and Tod's, special nail and personal color events, and a wide lineup of new fall fashion, jewelry, and watches.
Eko iXima, an artist known for numerous "Hatsune Miku" and Piapro Characters illustrations, opens his first solo exhibition, the "Hatsune Miku and Eko iXima Mixed Media Exhibition," at PARCO FACTORY inside Ikebukuro PARCO, running from August 22 to September 6, 2026.
Hiroshima Andersen's fourth-floor Copenhagen Room presents a Tobe ware exhibition from September 8 (Tue) to 14 (Mon), 2026, featuring traditional and contemporary pieces, limited-edition original designs tied to Andersen's long history with the craft, and a hands-on painting workshop led by a certified traditional craftsperson.
Sanrio characters Exhibition Hotel Floria Tokyo, running at Tokyu Kabukicho Tower through May 2027, adds a second wave of Tokyo-only original goods from September 19, while tickets for dates from September 19 onward go on sale August 24.
The cultural tourism facility Kaga Iryokuen in Yamanaka Onsen presents Kutani ware artist Chika Yoshigai's first solo exhibition from August 19, followed by ceramic artist Chihiro Fujisaki's exhibition from September 19, 2026.
KITTE Osaka holds "Kai Minori's Beloved Local Bread Tour" from September 2 to 30, 2026, bringing together 53 kinds of jimoto pan (local bread) from 12 bakeries nationwide, curated by writer Kai Minori, who visits the venue in person on September 2.
CURE MAID CAFÉ hosts the Love Live! Kotori Minami Birthday Cafe 2026 collaboration from August 28 to September 13, 2026, celebrating Kotori's September 12 birthday with themed food, drinks, exclusive cards, and new Dirndl-style merchandise.
STPR's 2.5D singer idol group Meteorites is holding its fan meeting tour "Youth! Meteorites School Festival - We're Doing Everything We Want to Do -" across six performances in Osaka and Tokyo this November, with the "Stella Nova Fastest Access" ticket window for paid fan club members opening on August 24, 2026.
From September 5 through November 29, 2026, Minamichita Beach Land in Aichi Prefecture is holding "Ocean Athletes' Summit Showdown," a sports-themed lineup of animal shows featuring penguins, sea lions, dolphins, and a walrus, alongside a Halloween-season skeleton exhibition and a tablet-based scavenger-hunt game.
From September 7 to October 4, 2026, MoN Takanawa and TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY present a 28-day program reviving Takanawa's Edo-era "moon waiting" tradition, featuring an immersive planetarium, an exhibition of an Utamaro masterpiece, workshops, and moon-themed food and drink.
The Bunkyo Ward Mori Ogai Memorial Museum in Tokyo will present a special exhibition on the Kanchoro Kakai, a series of tanka poetry gatherings hosted by writer Mori Ogai at his residence from 1907, running October 10, 2026 through January 11, 2027.
From September 16 to 29, Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store's food floor turns its focus to Nagano-grown hazelnuts and walnuts — Shinshu Nuts — as around 60 brands turn the local ingredient into sweets, bread, and prepared dishes.
On September 20, 2026, Ocean Spa Fuua in Atami will host a special aufguss event with heat master 野獣ヒロキ, offering four free 20-minute sessions inside its Loulyukamp sauna experience.
Atlus, a Sega group company, confirms Persona 4 Revival and the Nintendo Switch 2 edition of Metaphor: ReFantazio for Tokyo Game Show 2026, with a playable Persona 4 Revival demo, the Metaphor: ReFantazio "Trial of the Sword" hands-on content, and novelty giveaways at Makuhari Messe.
At Meijo University's Nagoya Dome-mae Campus on August 23, Red Bull BC One Cypher Japan 2026 crowned B-Boy NONESKI and B-Girl Cocoa as Japan's representatives, sending them to the last-chance qualifier for the Red Bull BC One World Final in Toronto this November.
The "Pokkyokuten POP-UP STORE x Munyugurumi Patio" featuring Sanrio Characters opens at Tokyo Station Ichibangai on August 28, 2026, with matching sales also running through the Tokyo Station Online Plaza until September 10.
Nihonga (Japanese-style painting) group Seido will hold the exhibition "Seido in Ninna-ji" at the Kuroshoin of World Heritage temple Ninna-ji in Kyoto from September 1 to 20, 2026, with eight artists showing across two periods.
Street Fighter League JAPAN 2026, Capcom's official team league for Street Fighter 6, opens on August 25. Official ambassador streamers from VSPO! will mirror stream every regular-season match and interview standout players, with additional mirror streams from competing players and team-affiliated streamers also confirmed.
From September 7 to 13, 2026, TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY hosts "Takanawa Tsukimachi," an event reviving Takanawa's Edo-era moon-waiting tradition with a sake pairing menu, a special afternoon tea, mochi-pounding, moon-themed light art, and free yukata dressing.
TikTok LIVE will livestream the Japan finals of its global music program "Music on Stage 2026" on August 28, with TRF's DJ KOO judging 18 finalist acts competing to advance to September's global final.
Touhou Yaoyorozu Shoten has revealed its new Touhou Project merchandise for two Chichibu events this August — Atsumare Touhou Station 2026 on August 29–30 and the Hakurei Shrine Reitaisai Branch Version on August 30 — including acrylic stands pairing Chichibu's mascots with Touhou Project characters and new acrylic figures of Reimu Hakurei and Marisa Kirisame.
DMM TV will livestream three performances of Touken Ranbu: The Musical "Tsukiyoichiru" — the Tokyo run's opening show on September 7, the October 25 matinee, and the grand finale on October 25 — with advance ticket sales opening August 24, 2026; every stream comes with an on-demand replay window, and the 3-performance set adds an archived replay of the grand finale.
Tudor's touring sumo-themed pop-up store makes back-to-back stops in Osaka, opening at Shinsaibashi PARCO from August 28 as "Shinsaibashi Basho," then at Osaka Takashimaya from September 9 as "Osaka Takashimaya Basho," with newly shot portraits of four top-division sumo wrestlers alongside Tudor's iconic staple models.
From August 25 (September 1 for XEX WEST), XEX's four restaurants in Tokyo and Osaka are serving the "XEX Autumn Buffet 2026," a limited-time lunch buffet with all-you-can-eat Shine Muscat grapes alongside seasonal Italian dishes and desserts.
New merchandise for the 18TRIP × SWEETS PARADISE Collaboration Cafe, including Acrylic Figure Stands and Trading Acrylic Glass Charms, goes on sale from September 2, 2026 at five Sweets Paradise locations in Shinjuku, Nagoya, Tennoji, Machida, and Hiroshima, as well as online.
Ahead of next year's Koto Akizuki Hina Meguri, the historic town of Akizuki in Asakura City, Fukuoka Prefecture will display around 600 hina dolls in front of the Akizuki Castle ruins' Nagayamon Gate on September 9, 2026, to mark the Chōyō no Sekku (Chrysanthemum Festival).
Sendai PARCO2 celebrates its 10th anniversary with BLUE GIANT×PARCO2 10th Anniversary JAZZ&ART EXPERIENCE, a collaboration with the Sendai-set jazz manga Blue Giant running September 4-23, 2026, featuring an art exhibition, limited novelties and merchandise, an author signing event, a movie revival screening with a talk show, and a free jazz live tied to the Jozenji Street Jazz Festival.
DMM GAMES is celebrating the 5.5th anniversary of Umamusume: Pretty Derby with a campaign running from August 24 to September 4, 2026, featuring up to 100% DMM point back by lottery, a 10% point back campaign for everyone, and Play Missions offering up to 10,000 DMM points.
From September 2 to 8, 2026, Hankyu Umeda Main Store's 4th floor Kotokoto Stage 41 hosts "Just enough, always me.", a fall fashion event featuring RIELLE RICHE, mallow blue, SY UNITED ARROWS, and quūi, with brands making their Hankyu and Kansai debuts.
hololive production, operated by COVER Corporation, is holding the nationwide traveling exhibition "hololive Grand Reception ～An Invitation Filled with Gratitude～," opening at TOKYO DREAM PARK in Tokyo's Ariake district on October 10, 2026, with talent-hosted photo experiences, an audio guide, and exclusive merchandise, before continuing on to Osaka, Nagoya, and Fukuoka.
All Day Dining SATSUKI at Hotel New Otani Makuhari hosts the Super Sweets Buffet 2026 — Chestnut and Grape on weekends and holidays from September 12 to November 29, 2026, featuring a buffet-limited Chestnut Shortcake, Mont Blanc, and a wide range of Japanese, Western, and Chinese dishes.
Hotel Universal Port in Osaka hosts a Halloween Fair from September 10 to November 8, 2026, featuring a dinner buffet, seasonal sweets and cocktails, and an in-room Halloween party set accommodation plan.
The four-member YouTube creator group inc stars in Inku in Wonderland, a new tower-hopping puzzle-solving event that visits Umeda Sky Building this September and Tokyo Tower this October and November, complete with collaboration merchandise, drinks, and sweets.
The Itabashi Art Museum in Tokyo is holding the collection exhibition "Light and Rich – Edo-Era Paintings" from August 29 to September 27, 2026, exploring the museum's holdings through the contrasting keywords of "light" and "rich."
Phoenixx has launched the roguelite factory-builder game Lazy Witch's Factory in Early Access on Steam, kicking off a 10% launch discount, a follow-and-repost giveaway campaign for a shikishi signed by voice actor Misato Fukuen, and two collaboration bundles with other roguelite titles.
Meiji Kinenkan in Tokyo is now taking reservations for its Garden Terrace Party Plan, available through December 28, 2026, offering a premium Japanese and Western buffet, free-flow drinks, and a private terrace banquet room overlooking the garden for parties of 40 or more.
Cafe & Bar Plaza at Mito Plaza Hotel in Ibaraki is hosting Evening High Tea Autumn on Fridays and Saturdays from September 4 to November 28, 2026, pairing a three-tiered stand of seasonal dishes with a choice between a 90-minute standard plan and a 120-minute premium plan featuring craft beer and sake.
The Niyodo Blue Tourism Association is hosting a record 57 programs across six towns along Kochi's Niyodo River from September 26 to November 29, 2026, offering river activities, seasonal dining, outdoor adventures, and cultural experiences centered on the river's brilliant blue waters.
Hotel New Otani Osaka's Tea & Cocktail "SATSUKI LOUNGE" hosts a Pompompurin collaboration sweets buffet from October 9 to November 30, 2026, celebrating both Pompompurin's 30th anniversary and the hotel's 40th anniversary with character-inspired cakes, drinks, and savory dishes.
A pop-up shop for the TV anime Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You is coming to Shinjuku Marui Men from September 4 to September 13, 2026, offering new merchandise built around newly drawn "if the two worked at the same job" illustrations, along with a no-loss purchase lottery and standee displays.
A pop-up store for the anime A Sign of Affection, themed "Into the Storybook," is coming to Ikebukuro Loft from September 11 to September 27, 2026, offering advance sales of new merchandise with original artwork by Suu Morishita and event purchase bonuses.
Rickshaw operator Jidaiya in Asakusa is turning its traditional Kura studio into a private VR horror experience featuring SHIRAI-SAN (Stare) VR, running August 21 to September 9, 2026, as a chilling way to beat the summer heat.
The seal collection RPG BIKKURIMAN Wonder Collection has added the limited-time event "Turbulent Knight — Pega Alibaba," introducing new characters Pega Alibaba and Danjack through a special gacha, alongside a new damage challenge event and gem-earning quests.
Fuji Speedway hosts the ENEOS Super Taikyu Series 2026 Empowered by BRIDGESTONE Round 7 S-Tai Final on November 14-15, with the season's title deciders, a participatory endurance program, camping, and family-friendly events. Advance tickets go on sale from August 27th at 10 AM.
Fendi is opening a pop-up store at Isetan Shinjuku Main Building 1F The Stage from September 2 to 8, 2026, celebrating its new 2026-27 Fall/Winter collection with an early sale of iconic bags and exclusive personalization services.
GOTHIC Yohji Yamamoto, the silver accessory line from Yohji Yamamoto POUR HOMME, opens its first pop-up store at Isetan Shinjuku's Men's Building from August 26 to September 1, featuring new jewelry, its first sunglasses, leather goods, and apparel.
A special exhibition at Atelier Shimura Gallery & School Tokyo, Setagaya runs from September 11 to October 20, 2026, showcasing washi paper flowers by Hananowa dyed through a collaboration with Atelier Shimura's plant dyeing, along with new plant-dyed beeswax paper products.
Sanrio Character Park Harmonyland in Hiji, Oita hosts the Halloween event HARMONYLAND HALLOWEEN from September 18 to November 10, 2026, featuring an upgraded Magical Masquerade live show, a new participatory show, Halloween-themed parades and greetings, and limited-time candy-inspired food.
HOTEL FORK & KNIFE Miyajima, the culture retreat hotel that opened near Miyajima this March, is holding a talk event and dinner built around the photobook Hiroshima 1958, featuring ref. head Kengo Nakamoto and editor Chihiro Minato on September 11 and 12, 2026.
Arma bianca will hold a special Animate exhibition celebrating the 15th anniversary of the serialization of Hozuki's Coolheadedness, with new wafuku arrange illustrated goods going on sale at Animate Ikebukuro and Lachic Fukuoka Tenjin from November 14, 2026, alongside an online advance reservation campaign beginning August 20, 2026.
The Naritaya family's first joint national kabuki tour, The Road to Tradition, opened on August 21, 2026 at Kanazawa Kagekiza Theater, featuring an all-premiere program across 11 performances at 6 venues nationwide through August 30.
Restaurant AVANTI at International Garden Hotel Narita is serving a weekday-only "Autumn Afternoon Tea" from September 7 to October 30, 2026, featuring nine seasonal sweets built around shine muscat, kyoho grapes, and chestnut alongside three savory dishes.
Ishida-gumi's Baroque-themed concerts at Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall sold out this August, and the string ensemble now turns to a 360-degree stage at Osaka Castle Hall on October 11, 2026, with rear side seats still on sale.
About 550 selected pieces spanning ceramics, textiles, lacquer art, metalwork, woodwork and bamboo work, doll craft, and other crafts -- including the newest work by Living National Treasures -- go on display at the 73rd Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition, running September 2 to 15, 2026, on the 7th floor of Nihombashi Mitsukoshi Main Store's Main Building.
Three restaurants at JR Tower Hotel Nikko Sapporo are serving seasonal menus built around chestnuts, grapes, mushrooms, and other autumn flavors, running from September 1 through September 30, 2026.
A drink and food kitchen car from the "TV Anime Jujutsu Kaisen 5th Anniversary × Haneda Airport Garden Collaboration" returns for "Juju Fes 2026 -5th anniversary-" at K Arena Yokohama on August 29-30, 2026, with a refreshed lineup of collaboration menu items featuring bottle charms, clear cards, and bonus coasters.
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The Guzuyaki Matsuri Festival takes place in Iburibashi, Kaga City, from August 28 to 30, where giant effigies called guzu are paraded through the historic post town's alleys and burned at Furihashi Shrine. This year's festival also features the debut of the Guzuyaki Matsuri Fireworks Display on August 30.
Select Animate stores are holding a "TV Anime KAMITSUBAKI CITY UNDER CONSTRUCTION x Gawako Animate Fair" from November 14 to 29, 2026, with new black-coordinate illustrations by Gawako, a wide lineup of merchandise available for advance sale, and purchase bonuses.
From August 20 through September 23, 2026, Karaoke Manekineko is hosting a collaboration campaign with Kurageu Roa at locations nationwide, featuring "ROA'S DINER"-themed exclusive merchandise and three character-inspired drinks.
Kashima Arts opens the preview viewing for its "Meguru -MEGURU-" Vol.27 MAIN SALE art auction on August 22, bringing together 213 fine works of Japanese art including 15 pieces by Ito Jakuchu. To mark the occasion, a limited-quantity original eco bag featuring Serizawa Keisuke's 10 Great Disciples of Shakamuni goes on sale, and preview visitors receive a complimentary specially designed fan.
THE KOBE DINING CRUISE will run its five-day "Minato HANABI Cruise" from October 19 to 23, 2026, pairing course dinners and a buffet aboard the Concerto and Luminous Kobe 2 with Kobe Port's autumn fireworks, plus an early-bird discount on the Concerto French course through August 31.
KADOKAWA's new KonoSuba game, officially titled KONOSUBA – God's Blessing on This Wonderful World! Prosperity to This Beloved Town! and nicknamed "Machisuba," will launch on DMM GAMES for PC, with a special stage program set to livestream from Tokyo Game Show 2026 on September 20, 2026.
Starting August 22, MIXI's word-battling mobile RPG Kotodaman is running back-to-back collaborations with Hiromu Arakawa's works — a returning Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood collab featuring the Elric brothers, followed on August 31 by a first-ever Daemons of the Shadow Realm collab, alongside a free daily summon campaign and an X follow-and-repost giveaway.
A collaboration campaign between KURAGEU ROA and ROUND1 is coming to ROUND1 locations nationwide from September 4 through December 6, 2026, featuring collaboration menus, packs, decorated rooms, novelty giveaways, and an AR stamp rally.
On September 25, 2026, Higaki, the restaurant inside Kyoto Gyoen, will hold its first-ever, limited-seating "Harvest Moon Special Dinner and Moon-Viewing Banquet," pairing a special kaiseki dinner with a moon-viewing gathering held in a specially arranged area in front of the Kyoto Imperial Palace's Seisho-mon gate.
A limited-time pop-up shop featuring newly drawn "Wa Bunny"-concept illustrations of Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club members opens at Shinjuku Marui Men from September 3 to 13, 2026, offering original merchandise and a purchase lottery.
A pop-up shop featuring newly drawn "angel"-concept merchandise from Love Live! Superstar!! opens at AMNIBUS STORE -white- in Shibuya, running from September 4 to 20, 2026.
Ahead of the October 29 opening of "Machichu Evangelion 2026," Ube City has unveiled a new commissioned illustration and confirmed that an "Evangelion Unit-01" statue will return to Yamaguchi Ube Airport from mid-September. Singer Yoko Takahashi will also appear at the city's Ube Matsuri festival in November.
The mobile puzzle game based on The Masterful Cat Is Depressed Again Today anime is hosting its 31st point event featuring Magical Yukichi and other rewards through August 31, 2026.
To coincide with the Minami-Koshigaya Awa Odori on August 22 and 23, 2026, the Minami-Koshigaya Rakuun shopping complex will host up to 16 food trucks, a nationwide "Ice Cream Championship" where visitors vote for their favorite regional ice cream, and a "Shaved Ice Lab" where two juices can be mixed into a custom-made shaved ice.
From September 12 to October 25, 2026, Moominvalley Park in Hanno, Saitama celebrates the autumn harvest with a Joxter-inspired lakeside terrace, the new participatory show "Apple Pop Playtime!," an umbrella-and-kochia photo spot, and story-themed decor — plus a new character joining the park.
To mark the 10th anniversary of the anime My Hero Academia, a merchandise lineup featuring a newly drawn key visual has been revealed for "Heroes' Footsteps," an immersive virtual exhibition on VRChat, with items available to order through the Anique Shop.
On September 4, 2026, Meieki Parklet in Nagoya's Nakamura Ward hosts Yoru Inu Matsuri, a free evening pet event with 26 pet food and goods shops, a Meitetsu Group information corner, a dog toast time, and photo spots, open to anyone who loves dogs.
Painter Nami Okada, who reconstructs landscapes from memory, presents her solo exhibition "Coordinates of Presence" at WALL_alternative in Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo, from September 2 to September 26, 2026, featuring new works from her "one view" and "VOID" series alongside a new bound volume of drawings on organza.
The National Confectionery Expo Council has chosen Ogaki, Gifu Prefecture, to host the 29th National Confectionery Expo from September 14 to 30, 2029, Gifu's first time hosting the event in about a century. Known as the "Musubi no Chi" where Matsuo Basho's Oku no Hosomichi journey ends, Ogaki will bring together confectionery culture from across Japan and create a new stage for exchange with the world.
CyberStep has added a new character, Byakko, to its Japanese-style MMORPG Onigiri, along with a character event called "影散らす牙" running from August 20, 2026, offering exclusive accessories and event-limited skills. A repost campaign for a signed shikishi from voice actress Mei Harukawa and a Summer Thanks Campaign with a guaranteed top-rarity gacha ticket are also underway.
Nachikatsuura, Wakayama, will host the 5th ONSEN Gastronomy Walking on December 5, 2026, a roughly 7.5km course featuring local tuna and Kumano beef dishes plus a soak in Nanki-Katsuura Onsen, with applications open until November 16.
From August 29 to 30, 2026, PAUL & JOE BEAUTE is holding a two-day-only event at its Tennoji MIO store, inviting visitors to choose tint colors and accessories that fit today's mood, with a limited mini tote bag gift for purchases of ¥8,800 or more while supplies last.
Photomatic, the self-photo brand operated by Photo Create Co., Ltd. of the Kitamura Holdings Group, has opened a new self-photo booth in front of TSUTAYA EBISUBASHI in Osaka's Dotonbori, running from August 6, 2026 through January 11, 2027.
Born Digital and CGWORLD will hold Premier Insights Vol.5 Concept Art online on September 19 and 20, 2026, an eight-session skill-up event featuring CG artists active at top studios worldwide. This fifth installment focuses on concept art, with instructors whose credits span major film, game, and anime productions including Game of Thrones and Assassin's Creed sharing their world-building thought process, design decisions, and practical visual development know-how.
Quiz RPG: The World of Mystic Wiz has launched its "Black Cat Eve Festival 2026" campaign on August 21, 2026, offering a free 100-pull gacha, a character present campaign, and an upcoming official livestream ahead of "Black Cat Festival 2026."
The Sagamihara City Museum will hold a planetarium reading event called "Hoshi Furu Yoru no Rodokukai" (a night of falling stars) on Saturday, September 12. Actor Junko Miura will read works by screenwriter So Kuramoto and author Kenji Miyazawa beneath the planetarium's night sky.
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Netmarble's Seven Knights Re:BIRTH welcomes the new magic-type legendary character "[Legend] Yungon," alongside a balance adjustment for Trude, new costumes, and a lineup of summer in-game events.
Sengoku strategy game Shishi No Gotoku is celebrating its 7th anniversary on August 27, 2026, with a special anniversary website, 14 in-game events, and campaigns offering real bottles of collaboration sake to lottery winners both in-game and on the official X account.
St. Regis Hotel Osaka and traditional Japanese confectioner Taneya mark their fourth collaboration with "St. Regis Afternoon Tea with TANEYA," served at St. Regis Bar from September 1 to November 15, 2026, with a menu built around the flavors of autumn.
DMM GAMES' idol game STELLAR IDOL PROJECT holds a special stage at Tokyo Game Show 2026, with voice actors Yui Sakakibara and Musubi Aono performing live vocals and music creator Hige Driver bringing a DJ set built around the game's soundtrack.
Takamiya Teien Saryo in Fukuoka City's Minami Ward is hosting a limited-time autumn afternoon tea themed around chestnut, pumpkin, and caramel, available from September 1 through November 30, 2026.
Kobe's Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum will hold the exhibition "Where Trees Live Again" from October 3 to December 13, 2026, spotlighting furniture designer George Nakashima and the Kagawa workshop that has carried on his craft in Japan for more than 60 years.
From September 19 to October 31, 2026, Tobu World Square in Nikko hosts a Tamiya collaboration event with giant diorama and Mini 4WD history exhibits, the real car behind a Tamiya RC off-road model, a park-wide scavenger hunt, and ticketed Mini 4WD races and RC car track days.
Ahead of its run at Ueno Marui from August 28 to September 6, 2026, the Ken Elephant x Osamu Tezuka Characters Shop adds an advance sale of 2nd color Hosuke Sharaku and Unico Sofvi figures, plus a reissued Ambassador Atom 2nd Color and newly added Black Jack and Pinoko 2nd Color figures.
A pop-up store based on the light novel series The Person I Loved Asked Me to Die in My Sister's Stead will run at TO POP-UP's Shibuya Sakura Stage location from September 18 to 27, 2026, with a full merchandise lineup and purchase bonuses.
A 10th-anniversary pop-up shop for Today's MENU for EMIYA Family opens at Shinjuku Marui Men's 8th-floor event space from August 28 to September 6, 2026, offering new merchandise built around an illustration newly drawn by TAa, plus random hologram card bonuses.
TOUFU TOKYO, known for its upcycled bonsai art, holds a one-week pop-up at Shinjuku Takashimaya's 6th floor Men's Accessories Event Space from August 26 to September 1, 2026, featuring 30 one-of-a-kind RE BONSAI™ pieces and on-site custom orders.
EXNOA has confirmed that the puzzle RPG Touken Ranbu Pazugiri will appear at the DMM GAMES booth at TOKYO GAME SHOW 2026, featuring an early hands-on corner, novelty giveaways, and a special joint stage with Touken Ranbu ONLINE starring Kosuke Toriumi, Kento Hama, and Hinata Tadokoro.
From September 19 to November 3, 2026, Ueno Toshogu Peony Garden in Tokyo's Ueno Park will hold its "Autumn Garden Woven With Dahlias" special festival, displaying over 120 dahlia varieties and 200 plants, including Akita Prefecture's original NAMAHAGE Dahlia series, amid the garden's seasonal scenery.
Ukiyoe Immersive Art Exhibition AOMORI, an immersive digital art museum in Aomori City, has welcomed its 30,000th visitor and continues to run without any closed days through August 30, 2026.
Kuchu Teien Observatory at Umeda Sky Building, 173 meters above Osaka, is currently hosting Sky Sunflower Garden through August 31, with a sunflower-framed photo spot, a limited-time parfait and soda float at cafe SKY 40, and a same-day summer Heart Lock design.
Net Cafe DiCE is holding a collaboration with TV anime The Vampire Dies in No Time Season 2 at its Ikebukuro, Namba Dotonbori, and Yokohama Isezakicho locations from September 4 to October 4, 2026, featuring original drinks, newly drawn illustration goods, and bonus giveaways.
Watcher of Realms, Moonton's strategy tower-defense RPG, begins a limited-time collaboration with Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed series on August 20, bringing playable heroes Ezio Auditore, Kassandra, Eivor, and Bayek into the world of ウォレル alongside a crossover story, collaboration skins, and limited-time events.
COLOPL has revealed the visitor benefits and setlist for the 12th anniversary concert of its smartphone RPG White Cat Project NEW WORLD'S, to be held on September 26, 2026 at Muza Kawasaki Symphony Hall, with general ticket sales now underway.
To celebrate Wizardry Variants Daphne surpassing 4 million downloads worldwide, Drecom launches a commemorative campaign from August 20, 2026, offering special supplies, the featured adventurer "Legendary Hero," the alternative-style adventurer "Evening Calm Heroine, Elise," a new quest, and limited-time missions.
A four-day Taiwanese night market festival will fill Hibiya Park's Nireno-ki Plaza from September 3 to 6, with sky lanterns, night market games, Taiwanese beer and food, and live music bringing the atmosphere of a Taiwan night market to central Tokyo.
From October 9 to 13, more than 30 popular sweet potato shops from across Japan gather at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Event Square for "Yokohama Oimo Expo 2026," offering roasted sweet potato tastings alongside evolving sweet potato sweets and gourmet dishes with a harbor view.
From August 24 to 30, 2026, Yunika Vision — the large outdoor screen facing Seibu-Shinjuku Station — will air full-length live footage of four songs from the Pokémon feat. Hatsune Miku VOLTAGE Live! Blu-ray, with multiple screenings each day.
AMNIBUS, operated by arma bianca, and Tobu Zoo are teaming up for a collaboration event with Aikatsu! 10th STORY ~STARWAY TO THE FUTURE~, running from October 17, 2026 to January 11, 2027, with a newly drawn illustration released ahead of further details.
From September 2 to October 4, 2026, Audio-Technica Corporation, VDS, and SKWAT present "Analog Market" at SKAC in Tokyo's Katsushika Ward, a five-senses celebration of analog culture with listening exhibits, weekend live events, a record market, and a flea market.
From September 11 to 13, 2026, ARK Hills in Akasaka celebrates its 40th anniversary with the ARK Hills Autumn Festival 2026, featuring a mikoshi procession, bon odori dancing, food stalls from 15 restaurants, and live music and performances.
CosmicBreak Universal brings back its collaboration with MegaHouse's Desktop Army figure series from August 19 to October 7, 2026, offering Sylphie II for free, 25 types of exclusive enhancement parts, and a limited-time gacha featuring the Titania series.
A second collaboration between the mobile RPG Detariki Z: Special Defense Agency Daily Life and the game Sugar Conflict begins August 20, bringing new collaboration characters to limited-time gacha, a themed event, login bonuses, and serial code campaigns running through early September.
Gibson Brands Japan is joining "Nakatsugawa WILD WOOD 2026," a two-day outdoor music festival in Nakatsugawa City, Gifu Prefecture on September 19–20, 2026, bringing premium live stages, talk shows, and a hands-on guitar exhibition booth to the event.
From August 26 to October 6, 2026, Hankyu Umeda Main Store's 8th floor Living Goods section hosts the "Better Sleep, Better Life" event, offering the latest mattresses, an AI-equipped smart bed, sleep devices, and bed yoga sessions to help visitors build a comfortable sleep environment and ease the fatigue of this summer's heat.
From August 26 to September 1, Hankyu Umeda Main Store's 8th floor Promotion Space 81 gathers six brands spanning amphibious wear, fine jewelry, and hats, including a brand making its first appearance in Kansai and a popular collaboration jewelry line rarely available to try on in person.
From November 7 to 23, 2026, Musashi Ichinomiya Hikawa Shrine in Saitama's Omiya Ward will glow with the "Tokimusubi no Mori" light-up event, featuring illuminated torii gates and projection mapping themed around Omiya's history and traditions.
CRAZY BUMP's Hakaba no Garou pop-up event built around Junji Ito's horror classics Uzumaki and Gyo arrives at Apita Matsusaka Mikumo in Mie Prefecture from September 1 to 23, 2026, following its run at Nakano Broadway, with newly illustrated apparel and goods themed around both titles.
On September 23, 2026, THE KAHALA Lounge at The Kahala Hotel & Resort Yokohama will host "The Session
Kanazawa Tokyu Hotel is holding its first Silver Week Buffet at restaurant Marais d'Or from September 19 to 23, 2026, celebrating Tigerair Taiwan's new twice-weekly Komatsu-Kaohsiung flights with Kaohsiung recipes the head chef researched firsthand alongside Hokuriku regional specialties.
From Thursday, August 20, Kisoji's shabu-shabu and Japanese-cuisine restaurants nationwide are running a limited-time Matsutake and Wagyu Fair, with dishes such as matsutake dobin mushi, matsutake rice, and a matsutake and kuroge wagyu steak that pair the season's signature mushroom with carefully selected wagyu.
NC Japan K.K. is holding the "Eternal Summer Watermelon Rhapsody" event for the PC online RPG Lineage from August 19, 2026, offering a limited-time event map where players can earn experience points and valuable rewards.
Studio CARATT and Studio Coffret team up with the Harajuku entertainment spot KAWAII MONSTER LAND for a limited-run children's photo event, Little on Tour, held September 14 to 18, 2026, with reservations opening August 14.
From September 3 to 6, 2026, Michael Kors is hosting the "JET SET LOUNGE TOKYO" pop-up event in Roppongi, Tokyo, featuring destination-inspired drinks, immersive photo spots, and a look at the new Hamilton Modern handbag collection.
To mark five years of global service, MIR4 has rolled out a major update featuring the new Spirit Summoner class, an extended Boosting World 4 growth server, a server merge, and a range of anniversary shops and events.
Mr. CHEESECAKE YOUR CITY, the traveling cheesecake pop-up, is opening at four locations across Japan from late August 2026 — Kashiwa Takashimaya, Himeji Sanyo Department Store, Tenmaya Fukuyama Store, and Nagano Tokyu Department Store — featuring a pop-up-exclusive Strawberry flavor.
NAKED, INC.'s experiential art exhibition NAKED meets Nijo Castle 2026 opens at the UNESCO World Heritage site from October 23 to December 5, 2026, marking 400 years since the Kan'ei Imperial Visit and exploring the aesthetics of Tokugawa Masako.
Animate Ticket is now selling tickets for "The World of NO.6," an exhibition based on Atsuko Asano's novel series, with an advance lottery running through August 26 and general sales starting September 10.
On August 22, 2026, Oden Sumiyoshi Shinsaibashi in Osaka's Shinsaibashi district holds its popular annual sake pairing event, pairing a nine-course oden meal with rare, hard-to-find sake gathered from breweries across Japan, across two seatings for ¥15,000 per person.
Oriental Hotel Fukuoka Hakata Station is hosting an Italian Bar Dinner Buffet at its restaurant LINK SQUARE from September 1 to October 31, 2026, featuring weekly-changing freshly baked pizzas and live pasta finished in a Parmigiano cheese vessel.
To mark PINK LADY's 50th debut anniversary, a special exhibition featuring the duo's costumes, rare photos, and exclusive 50th-anniversary merchandise has opened at Seibu Shibuya's A Building 2F Event Space, running through August 30.
To mark 30 years since Pompompurin's debut, Sanrio is releasing a 16-item "Those Days" goods series inspired by his original 1996 lineup on August 27, and hosting a limited-time 30th Anniversary Shop event at 37 stores nationwide through September 13, 2026.
A DJ-themed collaboration cafe based on the TV anime SAKAMOTO DAYS opens at Share CAFE locations in Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya from October 24, 2026, featuring newly drawn illustrations and original merchandise.
SHIBUYA SKY will host "OTSUKIMI NIGHT at SHIBUYA — Harvest Moon Viewing" on September 24, 2026, a stargazing event supported by optical equipment maker Vixen, offering telescope views of the moon rising 229 meters above Shibuya ahead of the year's harvest moon.
From August 27 to September 2, 2026, Artglorieux GALLERY OF TOKYO on the fifth floor of GINZA SIX presents "Side Effects," a two-person exhibition by painters Kisho Kakutani and Reo Kikuchi exploring the uncertainty of visual perception and the new forms of awareness it can reveal. Admission is free.
Sirotan, the harp seal character getting a TV anime this October, is opening its first flagship store in western Japan at LUCUA SOUTH in Osaka this November, with pre-opening promotions including a photo spot running through early September and a character greeting event in August.
The "Star Detective Precure! LIVE2026" concert at Pacifico Yokohama on October 3, 2026 will be exclusively live-streamed on U-NEXT, with a bonus BIG towel for two-performance ticket holders and an exclusive merchandise sale for all streaming ticket purchasers.
STOMP, the percussion show that has thrilled more than 15 million people across 53 countries, returns to Japan for performances at Tokyo International Forum Hall C from December 16 to 26, 2026, with advance tickets going on sale August 19.
On September 21, 2026, WHATAWON in Kishiwada, Osaka hosts WONDER GROOVE vol.1, a new music event featuring rapper Rude-α and RHYMESTER's DJ JIN, alongside guest artists Jr.SANTA and HEAD BAD, DJs DJ SOU and DJ KIBI, and sound crew GHETTO GROW and RUDE GYAL NENE.
Yokohama Oktoberfest returns to the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Event Plaza for 17 days from September 18 to October 4, 2026, with beer from five of Munich's official Oktoberfest breweries, more than 100 beers including Japan debuts and venue-exclusive brews, German food, live German band performances, and four themed areas for every kind of visitor.
Tokyo Midtown Hibiya launches its brand-new hall with "HUMAN AND NATURE," an exhibition by contemporary artist Yuichi Hirako running September 5 to October 18, 2026, featuring around 300 works across indoor and outdoor spaces plus limited collaborations with I'm donut? and NEUTRALWORKS.
The mobile 3-match puzzle game based on the anime The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You has opened a new Blown Kiss pickup gacha alongside the seventh Twinkle New Girlfriends! event.
Starting August 18, 2026, the fantasy RPG AFK Journey teams up with the anime Digimon Adventure, bringing Taichi & Agumon and Yamato & Gabumon into the game as collaboration heroes alongside a limited-time story, login bonuses, exclusive costumes, and more through September 15.
AQUARIUM×ART átoa in Kobe is selling private viewing tickets for its 4F SKYSHORE to watch KOBE MINATO FIREWORKS 2026 from October 19 to 23, 2026, with an option to add a ¥3,500 meal ticket for the 1F food hall.
To celebrate 10 years since its debut, the otome suspense romance adventure game Collar X Malice is offering a 10% discount on both of its smartphone app versions from August 18 through August 25, 2026.
From August 18 through September 20, 2026, Karaoke Manekineko locations nationwide are running a collaboration campaign with the DREAM C CLUB series, offering three limited-edition drinks inspired by the game's songs, random coasters featuring all 23 host girls, and a singing campaign with original lock-screen wallpapers.
Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo will combine its evolved garden mist production "Tokyo Sea of Clouds YAKUMO" with the seasonal moon-projection display "TOKYO MOON" from September 15 to November 9, 2026, letting guests watch the moon float among layered clouds above the garden's pond.
Dining Cafe SOCO at Kobe Portopia Hotel hosts the Family Dinner Buffet - Halloween Autumn Harvest Festival on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from September 19 to November 3, 2026, turning pumpkin and chestnut into Frankenstein- and devil-themed dishes alongside a kids' candy grab challenge.
Kobe Suma Sea World's ongoing marine life education program for elementary school children, Ikimono Sumashii School, turns its focus to sharks and rays this September and October, combining a keeper-led lecture with hands-on observation at the touching pool and a papercraft activity.
Maguro Kaitai Show Honpo pairs a bodybuilder's entrance with a live tuna-cutting show, bringing surprise, laughter, and fresh tuna to corporate mixers, anniversaries, and international events across Japan.
Pola Museum of Art in Hakone is presenting A New Perspective – Monet and 21st Century Art, an exhibition marking the 100th anniversary of Monet's death and the museum's 25th anniversary, running through April 7, 2027.
On November 11, 2026, Osaka Marriott Miyako Hotel's 57th-floor Japanese restaurant "ZK" will hold a one-day chef event where Head Chef Masashi Takemura prepares a ¥12,000 autumn lunch course with knife work performed in front of guests, high above the city; reservations open August 19, 2026.
On August 29, 2026, Ryujin Onsen in Tanabe, Wakayama, will glow with lanterns for a single night, with a lantern-lit street walk, a photo shoot, a photo exhibition, and a quiz about Ryujin Village.
The story event SD Gundam Gaiden III: Argus Knights is underway in the mobile game SD Gundam G Generation ETERNAL, with a new pickup gacha, limited-time diamond packs, and a "G Generation ETERNAL PLAY to WATCH!!" episode also running alongside it.
A pop-up store celebrating the wedding anniversary of Kirito and Asuna from Sword Art Online opens at Annivroad by Bushiroad Creative Store in Shinjuku from October 23 to November 3, 2026, featuring new merchandise with newly drawn illustrations of the two characters.
TASSEL HOTEL SANJO SHIRAKAWA in Kyoto's Higashiyama Ward hosts artist Sakurai Hajime's "A LITTLE PRAYER" pop-up exhibition in its first-floor lounge from September 12 to October 12, 2026, with free admission and an opening reception featuring guest DJs on the first day.
Sanrio Character Park Harmonyland in Hiji, Oita will celebrate Wish me mell's 15th anniversary with the event "WISH ME MELL 15TH ANNIVERSARY," running from September 18, 2026 to March 31, 2027, featuring a new tea party-themed costume, anniversary shows, a letter-writing campaign, and limited-edition merchandise.
Sanrio Puroland marks WISH ME MELL's 15th anniversary with the "WISH ME MELL 15TH ANNIVERSARY" event from September 18, 2026 to March 31, 2027, featuring a new ribbon-covered costume, a birthday live with guest artist Mai Kuraki, a renewed photo spot, and anniversary goods.
Az Maker is running the CharaON After Comiket 108 pop-up store at Culpop in Akihabara from August 22 to September 6, 2026, offering hand-picked Comic Market 108 merchandise from Rent-A-Girlfriend, Ruri Rocks, Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table, Mistress Kanan is Devilishly Easy, and I Made Friends with the Second Prettiest Girl in My Class.
Weekday visitors to the Nagoya venue of the Evangelion 30th anniversary exhibition "ALL OF EVANGELION" can receive a free original postcard, and Osu Shopping Street is now decorated with newly drawn pilot banners.
On October 2, 2026, Hotel Granvia Wakayama marks the 10th installment of its Craft Draft Beer Festival, bringing together 8 breweries from Wakayama and the Chubu-Tokai region — Mie, Aichi, Gifu, Nagano, Shizuoka, and Yamanashi — for a one-night, all-you-can-drink event priced at 5,500 yen in advance.
Kabuki star Ichikawa Danjuro performs Dannoura Kabuki at a special venue overlooking Dannoura in Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi, on November 6 and 7, 2026, the finale of the three-year Yamaguchi Drama Tourism project.
From September 1 to November 13, 2026, Kawana Hotel in Ito, Shizuoka hosts a guest-only classic film screening series in its Second Lobby, a space once used as a cinema for aristocrats and dignitaries in the early Showa era, featuring titles including Roman Holiday, Casablanca, and Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.
Kemono Friends 3 begins a second collaboration with the Tohoku Zunko & Zundamon Project on August 20, 2026, introducing collab Friends Tohoku Itako and Tohoku Kiritan, a limited-time scenario event, special wild photos illustrated by Mine Yoshizaki, and a rerun summon for Tohoku Zunko and Zundamon.
Kobe Calling 2026, an innovation event blending music, art, science, and advanced technology, takes place October 31 and November 1, 2026, at Design and Creative Center Kobe (KIITO), featuring University of Tsukuba professor Yoshiyuki Sankai and a special SPring-8 x COSMIC LAB exhibition.
New York bag brand LeSportsac is holding its first-ever Charm Custom Event at its Omotesando flagship store from August 21 to 23, 2026, letting shoppers pair original charms and ribbon tape to give their bag a personal touch.
To mark the September 9 opening of Masterpieces of the Renaissance from the Musée du Louvre at the National Art Center, Tokyo, the Ritz-Carlton Tokyo, Tokyo Midtown restaurants and shops, and the museum's own cafes are offering Renaissance-inspired menus and sweets, plus original stickers and a photo spot, through the exhibition's run.
On August 22, 2026, Kawasaki's Miyamae Ward will host the free "26th Resound! Miyamae Taiko Meeting," a summer festival featuring taiko drumming performances, illuminated Miyasaki Nebuta floats made by local students, a hands-on taiko corner, a yukata dressing experience, and a guest performance by the wagaku group Japaund.
Oktoberfest returns to Tokyo's Shiba Park from September 11 to 23, 2026, with the seasonal-only Festbier, eleven German beer brands including Japan's first pours from Saxony's MEISSNER, regional sausages, daily stage shows, and a muscle beer challenge, near Tokyo Tower.
OSHI NO KO Puzzle Star marks its half anniversary from August 17 to September 16, 2026, with a new pickup gacha featuring Ruby and Aqua, daily login bonuses, a comeback campaign for returning players, and X hashtag campaigns.
To celebrate POWER PROS Day on August 26, POWER PROS App is running a Grand Appreciation Festival Campaign with daily login bonuses, a free 10-pull gacha, new gacha characters, and a Dice Challenge sweepstakes offering up to 826 Power Stones.
SEGA's mobile puzzle RPG Puyo Puyo!! Quest kicks off its "Fiery Summer Campaign" on August 18, 2026, featuring a login bonus, a timed puzzle event, and a new Nazopuyo Kitchen Full Power Gacha introducing two characters, Ichiryuu Kitchen no Maguro and Onebou Kitchen no Deena.
The Railway Museum in Saitama City will host its 14th Night Adult Teppaku event on September 19, 2026, offering guided tours, a one-hour lights-out at the 0 Series Shinkansen exhibit, and other after-hours experiences.
Official goods for SBI MUSIC CIRCUS HOKKAIDO, the festival's first-ever Hokkaido edition, have gone on sale ahead of the September 26, 2026 event at Daiwa House PREMIST DOME in Sapporo, with separate collections for the daytime DAYBREAK and all-night AFTER DARK portions.
SHIBUYA109 Shibuya and SHIBUYA109 Abeno are teaming up with global boy group JO1 for a two-week campaign from September 1 to 15, 2026, featuring newly shot visuals, a collaboration cafe, pop-up stores in five cities, and giveaway campaigns.
Sega is celebrating the 3rd anniversary of its short anime series SONIC & FRIENDS with a special collaboration featuring Kanahei’s Small animals, new concept art, and a pop-up store opening at Shibuya MODI from October 2 to 12, 2026.
The 43rd Tainai Star Festival will be held August 28-30, 2026, at Tainai-daira in Niigata Prefecture's Tainai City. Free and open to everyone, the festival drew about 25,000 visitors last year and features more than 50 domestic and international astronomy and optics exhibitors, hands-on stargazing programs, a special stage event, and more.
Conrad Osaka is hosting a Peter Pan-inspired "Melon de Green Neverland" sweets buffet featuring around 17 melon desserts and 9 savory dishes, running Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from September 4 to November 29, 2026.
DMM GAMES' fantasy RPG FLOWER KNIGHT GIRL receives an update on August 17, 2026, introducing the new event Dive In with a Splash! Summer Sea, along with new gacha characters and character quests.
From August 26 to September 1, 2026, Korean lifestyle brand EMIS is opening a limited-time pop-up shop at Hankyu Umeda Main Store in Osaka, marking the first Osaka appearance of its brand character MISUGI.
From August 19 to September 1, 2026, Hankyu Umeda Main Store's basement food hall and 12F/13F restaurant street will offer Uma-Kara Gourmet, a lineup of 37 dishes built around bold spice and umami to help shoppers push through the last stretch of summer heat.
From August 19 to 23, 2026, Hankyu Umeda Main Store's basement fresh food floor celebrates the 1st anniversary of its monthly "Umeda Marche" with a mock fish auction, a tuna butchering demonstration, and 16 kinds of offerings, including a marché featuring Nofuku agriculture-welfare producers.
Hayachine Take Kagura, a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage from Iwate, comes to Silk Road Dance Hall in Yokohama Chinatown on October 13, 2026, marking 50 years since both its national designation and Amina Collection's founding.
On September 12, 2026, a guided walk exploring the Japan Heritage story "Living with Whales" and the nature of Ugui Peninsula takes place in Nachikatsuura, Wakayama, marking two anniversaries.
JR Central's Oshi Tabi campaign is partnering with Star Detective Precure! The Movie: The Mysterious Garden and the Secret of the Two, offering Tokaido Shinkansen passengers an exclusive voice drama, smartphone wallpapers, postcards, can badges, and a chance to win original acrylic stands.
DMM GAMES' KAMIHIME PROJECT unveils new costumes for Anshar and Ashirat, adds a new Weapon Fest weapon, and launches special Advent Battle events alongside extended Premium Pass rewards.
Kuzefuku Shoten is teaming up with craft beer maker Yoho Brewing for a free beer and snack pairing event, held at Diamor Osaka on August 22 and MIDORI Nagano on August 23, 2026.
NHK Culture's Kyoto classroom is holding a three-part course at Kongo Noh Theatre, where the young head of the Kongo school himself explains and performs excerpts from the elegant "Mai Kongo" style, alongside treasured masks and costumes passed down since the Muromachi period.
On August 26, 2026, a flower shop and a cafe in front of Roppongi Crossing will be rented out for "SAKE BLOOM NIGHT," a one-night event blending sake, flowers, dance, and music that brings together around 150 sake brewery owners and restaurant industry leaders from across Japan.
Techcronoss has launched a crossover character vote drawing from 神姫PROJECT, あやかしランブル！, れじぇくろ！, and UNITIA, alongside the second half of its half-anniversary event Party Cruise Celebration!, new Clock Chase challenge content, and a Festival Clock Tower upgrade, with the vote, event, and an ongoing Discord campaign all running through September 4, 2026.
THE FEAR EXHIBITION, which drew roughly 130,000 visitors in Tokyo and about 70,000 in Osaka, opens at BOSS E・ZO FUKUOKA from October 10 to December 13, 2026, exploring the fear people feel toward sharp, pointed objects, confined spaces, being watched, and more.
For two nights only, Odaiba's Tokyo Aqua Symphony fountain performs alongside an 800-drone show, blending water, light, music, and drones into a new nighttime experience as part of a Tokyo Metropolitan Government tourism initiative.
Shinjuku Kitamura Camera is hosting "100 Views of Tokyo's Slopes — 44 Works on Handmade Washi Paper," an exhibition by slope photographer Tomohiko Minagawa, from August 19 to 25, 2026, with images printed on traditional Japanese paper.
New merchandise featuring official illustrations from seven popular ALcot titles is now available at eeo Store online, with in-person sales also planned at Comiket 108 on August 15–16, 2026.
Arma Bianca's AMNIBUS brand is opening a booth at Comic Market 108 on August 15 and 16, 2026, offering advance sales of new, newly drawn Arknights merchandise and an in-venue purchase bonus, at Tokyo Big Sight.
From August 28 to September 23, 2026, an Attack on Titan pop-up event takes over Asakusa's Senzoku-dori Shopping Street, with exclusive merchandise, a stamp rally, spending giveaways, and street decorations throughout the neighborhood.
Starting August 14, 2026, Ayakashi Rumble! adds limited-time ★5 characters Taikobo and Hinamori through a new pickup gacha, alongside the Ayakashi Rumble! Summer Campaign 2026 featuring a voting event, up to 300 free 10x summons, and a login bonus, running through August 28.
The smartphone game Browser Sangokushi Ten introduces a new star-5 general, Oto, through a limited-time debut gacha, alongside a Shu faction pickup gacha and a limited-time value pack.
As part of its 75th-anniversary "Summer, Let's Bloom – Fireworks Support Project," CBC Television will livestream the Kumano Fireworks Festival in Mie Prefecture on August 17, culminating in a finale where blasts reverberate through the World Heritage site Onigajo.
The K-Arena Yokohama NIGHT performance of Colorful Peach Paradise ARENA TOUR 2026 ~Symphony Express~ will stream exclusively on ABEMA PPV starting at 6:00 PM on Saturday, February 6, 2027, complete with a bonus commentary track from Colorful Peach members. Tickets go on sale at 6:00 PM on Friday, August 14, 2026, priced at ¥4,000 (tax included).
A joint exhibition celebrating the landmark original anime Guilty Crown and Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress runs at Tokyo's Ginza Mirai Museum from October 30 through November 23, 2026, with advance lottery ticket sales opening August 14.
Animate is releasing new hololive production merchandise on August 29, featuring newly drawn illustrations and self-portraits from nine VTubers, alongside a fair running through September 27 that offers a bonus photo card with qualifying purchases.
To mark Horimiya's 15th anniversary, the Horimiya CAFE "Katagiri High School Cultural Festival" opens in Ikebukuro and Osaka from October 2026, followed by the Horimiya 15th POP UP SHOP touring Tokyo, Fukuoka, Aichi, and Osaka from December.
Kinokawa Citizens' Festival 2026, a hand-made summer festival organized by the Kinokawa Citizens' Festival Executive Committee in Wakayama Prefecture, will feature one of the prefecture's largest fireworks displays alongside stalls run by local businesses and community groups.
A collaboration campaign between the anime NEEDY GIRL OVERDOSE and Rascal the Raccoon kicks off September 5, 2026, bringing newly illustrated merchandise, a pop-up shop, crane game prizes, and novelty drinks to GiGO Sohonten, GiGO Namba Avion, and other GiGO stores.
Makuhari Bay Park's Wakaba 3-chome Park hosts "NEIGHBORHOOD MARCHE vol.5," a two-day summer night market on August 22 and 23, 2026, with more than 60 marche stalls, 30-plus kitchen cars, live music, live painting, a kamishibai show for families, and a gacha game, open from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
The second Puyo Puyo 35th Anniversary POP UP STORE opens at Annivroad by Bushiroad Creative Store in Shinjuku from August 28 to September 6, 2026, featuring new merchandise designed with the 35th anniversary visuals.
Quiz RPG: The World of Mystic Wiz has launched a new event, "Royal Knight Tale -White Knight Tale Chapter 3-," on August 14, 2026, alongside a matching gacha featuring Snow, Ash, Pinocchio, and Torte.
A real-world event tied to the Steam psychological horror ADV "Red Chat Ritual – TSUMIMI TIME" is expanding its run at RAYARD MIYASHITA PARK in Shibuya, adding a reserved day on August 23 and free walk-in entry from August 24 to 26.
TOKYO CRAFTS will hold a two-day exhibition and sale event, "PLACE in Fumotoppara," at the popular Fumotoppara campground in Fujinomiya, Shizuoka Prefecture, on September 12 and 13, 2026, showcasing new tents and gear alongside an outlet sale and hands-on activities.
A solo visual of the Spirit of Ice, an original character performed by figure skater Kaori Sakamoto, has been revealed for TOUKEN RANBU - ICE BLADE -, the first-ever Touken Ranbu ice show opening in October 2026 at the National Yoyogi Stadium First Gymnasium. Arena seat guaranteed ticket lottery applications are open through August 16, 2026.
UMAbred PARK, the fictional theme park brand that turns real active and retired racehorses into chubby "UMA" characters, unveils its second themed world, "Sea and Pirates," with pop-up shops at Shinjuku Marui Annex from August 21 to 30 and Niigata Mitsukoshi Isetan from August 25 to 31, featuring new merchandise and a stamp rally.
White Cat Project NEW WORLD'S has launched a new event called Wings of Summer Memories on August 14, 2026, featuring a summer-festival story alongside a character gacha starring yukata-clad Luka, Rain, and Sylvia, limited-time jewel packs, and an official X repost campaign.
CTW's RPG Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest - Rebellion Soul, available on the G123 gaming platform, has launched a collaboration event with the anime OVERLORD, featuring characters like Ainz, Albedo, Shalltear, and Aura & Mare, along with limited companion characters, costume skins, and event quests, running from August 13 through September 2, 2026.
A pop-up shop event for the TV anime series "Blue Lock" will be held at TOWER RECORDS SHIBUYA SUNSHINE CITY ALPA BRANCH in Ikebukuro and on TOWER RECORDS Online from September 4 to September 13, 2026, featuring new merchandise with specially drawn "conductor" and "suit model" themed artwork and event purchase bonuses.
New Bocchi the Rock! merchandise featuring original illustrations of the band members in retro outfits goes on sale August 15, 2026, and Animate stores nationwide will run a bonus fair through September 6 that rewards qualifying purchases with one of five bookmark designs.
To mark 18 years since launch, the MMORPG Elemental Knights R has opened the Soukai Festival, giving early access to a new underwater map and shrine, a boss battle arena, and login bonuses, alongside a comeback campaign for players returning after a long break.
Ahead of its August 13 opening at Matsuya Ginza, voice actors Romi Park and Yume Miyamoto toured the Fullmetal Alchemist × Daemons of the Shadow Realm Exhibition and shared their favorite displays, exhibition-only merchandise, and messages for fans, as the touring show marks Fullmetal Alchemist's 25th and Daemons of the Shadow Realm's 5th anniversary.
Genshin Impact is exhibiting at Comic Market 108 at Tokyo Big Sight on August 15-16, 2026, with a Snezhnaya-themed booth featuring a special stage, a large-scale display, and novelties available only at the event.
HAKUBA Mountain Festival 2026, set for August 29–30 at Usagidaira Terrace on Hakuba Happo-one, has revealed its final wave of performers — DJ REN and four artists joining the THE LOCAL ICONICS powered by TuneCore Japan stage — along with the full two-day timetable across 17 stage sets, capped by a fireworks finale on opening night.
Sun Hoseki's beloved character Hoppe-chan takes over THE SHIBUYA SOUVENIR STORE at RAYARD MIYASHITA PARK from August 7 to August 31, 2026, with a limited-time pop-up featuring marker keychains, restocked water-in stickers, gal-style figures, and a Mount Fuji-themed souvenir item.
Anique reveals the lineup of newly illustrated original merchandise for the Identity V hands-on pop-up shop "Welcome to the Specimen Collection Room," running at POP Culture Style IKEBUKURO in Tokyo from August 28 to September 9, 2026.
On August 23, 2026, the Ocean Culture Museum at Ocean Expo Park is holding a special marine culture lecture session that pairs an Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium keeper with a marine culture researcher to explore sea turtle ecology in Okinawa and sea turtle-related culture across the Pacific islands.
From August 19 to 25, 2026, Kamakura Goro Honten and its kamakura GORO Tsukiusa Label are opening a pop-up store at Daimaru Sapporo's B1F Confectionery Event Space, headlined by the Tsukiusa An-Butter Sand's Hokkaido debut alongside other Kamakura wagashi favorites like Kamakura Hangetsu.
From September 5 to November 8, 2026, Kijimadaira Village in Nagano Prefecture debuts "Mountain-Loving Illumination in Kijimadaira," a new highland-style illumination event pairing a starry sky with roughly 400,000 lights, a music-and-fountain show, and a light-sculpture "zoo" over its 65-day run.
Starting August 12, 2026, Legeclo Legend Clover introduces hot spring-costumed Sakamoto Ryoma and マスター・サフィー in limited-time gachas, alongside the "Longing for an Eternal Summer Paradise" event where players can recruit companion character Pandora, running through August 24.
A limited-time pop-up called "Life with Cat" runs at Watashinoheya's Jiyugaoka store from August 19 to September 6, 2026, gathering curated cat goods from brands including Germany's MiaCara and London's Cheshire & Wain, artist collaborations, and custom pet-photo merchandise.
The global PvP RPG Lords Mobile launches a large-scale collaboration with Transformers on August 3rd, bringing iconic Autobots and Decepticons, exclusive castle and Lord skins, a token-based pinball minigame, and a new battlefield to the Kingdom of Athena through November 1st.
CRAZY BUMP is holding the Great Mothra POP UP STORE at TSUTAYA Rifu in Miyagi Prefecture from August 29 to September 27, 2026, marking Mothra's 65th anniversary with original T-shirts, acrylic stands, and other exclusive merchandise.
Oddspark Co., Ltd. will open Oddspark! BAR in Matsudo at Matsudo Keirin on Saturday, August 22 and Sunday, August 23, 2026, during the Matsudo Keirin 76th Anniversary Masamitsu Takizawa Cup G3, featuring guest appearances by Misaki Nohara, Nami Seto, and Tsukasa Wachi, a prize drawing, and a livestream via Oddspark Live.
Thunderbirds, whose Japanese rights are handled by Tohokushinsha Film Corporation, marks 60 years since its Japanese TV debut on September 30, 2026, with a new key visual, anniversary merchandise, a VR world collaboration, and a special screening and talk show at Marunouchi Piccadilly on "Thunderbirds Day."
Tokyo Photographic Art Museum presents Contemporary Japanese Photography vol.23, "Assembling Anew" — Memories, Materials, Context, Technology, from September 30, 2026 to January 17, 2027, featuring five artists who explore memory, material, and image-making through photography, video, and installation.
A character song mini-album for TV anime "You Can't Be in a Rom-Com with Your Childhood Friends!" digitally releases on August 14, with one-chorus music videos for each new track following over the next three nights.
YOASOBI will play Singapore's roughly 55,000-capacity National Stadium on February 20, 2027, as part of its "YOASOBI ASIA 10-CITY DOME & STADIUM TOUR 2026-2027 SUPER PLANET" — the tour's only Southeast Asia stop and the first time a Japanese artist headlines the venue solo, with presale tickets opening August 18 via Trip.com and general sale August 19 via Ticketmaster Singapore.
From August 14 to 26, Seibu Akita's basement event hall hosts "Aipaku® AKITA 2026," bringing together more than 100 handpicked local ice creams from all 47 prefectures alongside craft soft-serve from shops around the country.
The 4th AMA-RYO-SAI 2026 takes place September 12 and 13 across three venues near Hanshin Amagasaki Station — Amagasaki Castle Ruins Park, Chuo Park, and AMA-NEST — with a brand-new water play area, festival stalls, a stamp rally, and cooling mist zones to help visitors beat the late-summer heat.
Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island is giving away a limited-quantity original sticker to celebrate Hange Zoe's birthday, the fourth installment in its Attack on Titan character birthday series, starting September 5, 2026, to guests holding a THE NIGHT WALK admission ticket.
PONOS has relaunched The Battle Cats' "Neko no Natsuyasumi Revival Chapter" event alongside the new "Summer Girls Blue Ocean" rare gacha, running August 11 through September 1, 2026, with a weekly scratch lottery, five limited-time stages, and a new gacha character.
On August 23, 2026, the training sailing ship BLUE OCEAN Miraie, operated by the nonprofit organization Zeri Japan, will open its deck to the public at Tateyama Port's Sunset Pier in Chiba, giving visitors a rare chance to go aboard and explore the vessel up close.
On September 1, Capella Kyoto's bar and night dining venue Yoi welcomes bartenders from Hong Kong's Bar Leone, ranked the world's best bar in 2025, and its sister bar Montana for a special one-night-only cocktail collaboration.
CHIKOZAN Park's Children's Zoo in Sayama City, Saitama, extends its hours until 9:00 PM on August 13, 14, and 15 for Night Zoo 2026, giving visitors a chance to see the animals' after-dark side alongside limited-time events and original merchandise.
Yurakucho Marui and Namba Marui will host the TV Anime "The Elusive Samurai" Marui POP UP SHOP from August 15, 2026, offering new merchandise such as acrylic stands and mini hanging scrolls featuring newly drawn illustrations themed around spring, summer, fall, and winter.
A pop-up store for the manga "Futari no Kemono" tours five Loft and Miraiya Shoten locations across Japan from September 2026 through February 2027, featuring newly drawn artwork of Shinosaki and Minase along with exclusive merchandise and purchase bonuses.
From September 7 to 13, 2026, MNH Inc. brings its 100% roasted brown rice, non-caffeine beverage Genmai Decaf to a pop-up at Spiral Market Aoyama in Tokyo, introducing a new way to enjoy rice by drinking it.
DMM GAMES' turn-based strategy simulation Girls Creation kicks off the third installment of its Summer of Art Campaign alongside a new point-collection event, "Miracle Attack Against the Odds," running August 12 to 25, 2026, featuring a new Memory reward and limited-time pickup gacha.
GOOD GOODS ISSEY MIYAKE, a brand launched in 2018 that proposes products born from experimental thinking, is holding a pop-up event at CIBONE in Omotesando from August 19, featuring "Material in Progress," a research project created with DAIKEI MILLS, alongside a wide range of brand items.
From August 26 to 31, 2026, Hankyu Umeda Main Store's 9th floor event space hosts its first-ever "VINTAGE BASE 2026," bringing together vintage specialists in fashion, furniture, and jewelry alongside food and coffee from a New York-born bakery.
The Kannon Museum at Hase-dera in Kamakura is holding a 2026 autumn exhibition from August 29 to December 6, showcasing all 33 paintings of the Kamakura 33 Kannon Pilgrimage Sites by Nihonga painter Otake Goyo, a disciple of Ito Shinsui, alongside works by his son Otake Masayoshi.
Hirosaki Castle in Aomori Prefecture is holding a tower-return event from August 21 to 28, 2026, moving its main tower back to its original position for the first time since 1915. Visitors can watch the historic move up close alongside a night show, inner moat viewing, and other special programs.
On September 27, 2026, Kyoto's Hotel Chourakukan will open Chorakuan, its normally private tea room, for a first-ever tea ceremony experience, part of the one-day "Art Festival in CHOURAKUKAN 2026" themed "Architecture and Hospitality Culture."
Actor and artist Kaoru Mitsumune's solo exhibition "Semi Ningen, Osaka" runs August 26 to September 7, 2026, on the 9th floor Art Stage of Hankyu Umeda Main Store, celebrating the release of Mitsumune's first fully original art book, Semi Ningen, with original artwork, new pieces making their Osaka debut, and original merchandise on display and for sale.
The Kasama Noryo Bon Odori Fireworks Festival expanded to two days for the first time in 2026, drawing a combined total of over 15,000 visitors to Kasama Oike Park for dancing, live music, food stalls, and fireworks.
On August 22, 2026, Machida City in Tokyo will hold "Machi Suto Night," the first nighttime edition of its "Machida Weekend Street" program, bringing stalls, hands-on workshops, a Starbucks coffee experience, and a mystery-solving rally to Poppo Machida Plaza from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
TSUTAYA Sendai Ekimae will host the "Metal Hero POP UP STORE in Sendai" from August 29 to September 25, 2026, bringing together new apparel and collectible merchandise from Juukou B-Fighter, B-Fighter Kabuto, and B-Robo Kabutack to mark the 30th anniversary of Juukou B-Fighter.
The mobile and PC game Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation - Chronicle of Echoes is launching a limited-time pickup gacha featuring the new ★5 character [Midsummer Maiden] Roxy, running from August 13 through August 31, 2026. The game has also announced an official livestream, クロエコ Info Bureau Vol. 1, hosted by Haruka Mori on August 26.
Sugar Doll, the dress-up and nurturing game available on the App Store and Google Play, has launched a new Arabian Nights-themed classic gacha "A Thousand and One Nights' Dream Tale" starting August 12, 2026, along with a limited-time background pack.
SUMIDA ART FESTIVAL 2026, the first ward-organized, multi-month comprehensive arts festival among Tokyo's 23 special wards, opens September 4, 2026 in Sumida Ward with more than 100 programs at over 50 locations. Tickets are now on sale for three of its performances — a new dance work and a play about care, both at Sumida Park Theater Kura, and an immersive walking tour running through the neighborhood.
BOOK HOTEL Jimbocho and BOOK HOTEL Kyoto Kujo are hosting a Sylvanian Families collaboration from September 5 to October 31, 2026, with hotel-wide dioramas, exclusive collaboration rooms, and a limited reading-themed cafe menu, cooperating with Epoch Co., Ltd.
The Prince Sakura Tower Tokyo, Grand Prince Hotel Takanawa, Takanawa Hanakohro, and Grand Prince Hotel Shin Takanawa are opening reservations for their New Year Plan 2027 from September 18, 2026, featuring a countdown party and musical stage shows in the grand ballroom "Hiten," a New Year's Eve bell-ringing ceremony, and family-friendly Japanese culture experiences.
The Pie Hole Los Angeles, a pie and coffee specialty shop from L.A., opens its first Kumamoto pop-up at Amu Plaza Kumamoto from August 18 to 31, 2026, offering signature pies like MOM'S APPLE CRUMBLE alongside the Japan debut of the original L.A. BOX, with a portion of sales supporting disaster recovery in Kumamoto.
The Tokiwadaira SONO Project's two-night event fills the area around Tokiwadaira Station in Matsudo, Chiba with a night market, performances, and a collaboration with the local bon odori dance festival on August 29–30, 2026.
From August 7 to September 13, 2026, traditional-craft lifestyle brand Tsugu will hold its first pop-up store in the Kansai region on the food floor of Umeda Tsutaya Bookstore, inside LUCUA ILE in Osaka.
An official record video has been released for Ukiyoe Immersive Art Exhibition HIROSHIMA, the immersive digital art exhibition where visitors can step into the world of ukiyo-e through 3DCG animation and projection mapping. Running through September 6, 2026, at NTT Credo Hall in Hiroshima, the exhibition also features a Hiroshima-only display of ukiyo-e depicting the city's scenery.
YOKAI Immersive Experience Exhibition KAGOSHIMA welcomed its 30,000th visitor with a commemorative ceremony, as the immersive digital art museum on Japanese yokai continues its run at Reimeikan in Kagoshima City through August 31.
Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store will host the Shimane edition of its Harukas Nippon Expo from August 26 to September 1, 2026, bringing the prefecture's food, crafts, and culture to every floor, including a gourmet fair, a Club Tourism travel consultation, and a Lafcadio Hearn-themed evening of ghost stories.
The Aurora and Forest Story Exhibition at Nagoya's Denki Bunka Kaikan has welcomed more than 20,000 visitors, marking the milestone with a commemorative ceremony as the Nordic-themed exhibition continues through August 30, 2026.
CAVE Interactive Co., Ltd. has launched Midsummer Memories -Underworld Illusion Resort-, the second installment of its major summer event in the shooting RPG Gothic wa Mahou Otome, running from August 10, 2026, alongside continuing 2026 summer login bonuses, gacha, and campaigns.
From August 12 to 18, 2026, skincare brand hada to kokoro marks the launch of its new All-in-One Cream Mist with a limited-time POPUP at @cosme TOKYO, featuring visuals starring JO1 member Junki Kono.
Licensed Heaven Artists from across Tokyo will gather at Ueno Onshi Park on October 23 to 25, 2026 for performances and live music, with free admission for all visitors.
Lifestyle brand Her lip to releases its first-ever Hello Kitty collaboration, Hello Kitty meets Her lip to "Limited Collection", with an early sale at a pop-up store at Daikanyama T-SITE GARDEN GALLERY from August 20 to 26, 2026, ahead of a wider rollout.
French bag brand Hervé Chapelier holds a limited-time collaboration event with Sunny&Co. at Daimaru Sapporo from August 12 to 18, featuring a popular personal order session and a limited-edition tote bag that also launches the same day at the official online store.
CRAVIA and OSD Co. bring the beloved character Hoppe-chan together with MARION CREPES at Sunshine City ALTA Ikebukuro, featuring original crepe flavors and exclusive collaboration goods through September 27.
Hotel Nikko Alivila in Yomitan, Okinawa, will hold its winter-only event season "las luces" from November 1, 2026 to February 28, 2027, featuring patio illuminations, a Santa Claus room-delivery service, New Year fireworks, and Ryukyu performances.
Ichigo held its "Meet The Neighbors!" tenant and community mixer for the first time at Ichigo Kakyoin Building in Sendai on August 4, 2026, bringing tenants and neighbors together for an AED training session, a talk from ElevationSpace, and a Tanabata wish-strip presentation ahead of the Sendai Tanabata Festival.
A pop-up store event for the TV anime series "Recommendations from Iwamoto-Senpai" and "Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan: Demon Capital" will be held at Ikebukuro Loft from September 4 to September 20, 2026, featuring new merchandise with specially drawn "Journey" themed artwork and event purchase bonuses.
Starting August 10, 2026, six municipalities in Ishikawa Prefecture's Kaga area team up with Nippon Travel Agency on an oshi-katsu collaboration with Love Live! Hasunosora Jogakuin School Idol Club, featuring newly drawn panel stands, a hot spring stamp rally, bonus-included travel products, and limited collaboration merchandise through November 30, 2026.
A retrospective celebrating manga artist and character designer Kōsuke Fujishima's 40th debut anniversary opens at Yurakucho Marui in Tokyo from September 18 and at Namba Marui in Osaka from October 30, 2026, featuring around 100 original manuscripts and color illustrations from across his career.
From September 19 to 26, 2026, Otaru's historic Kita Unga (North Canal) hosts Kita Unga Night Market Yummy-ichi 2026, an eight-day evening event with around 30 food and market stalls, canal illuminations, live music, and a local history walking game.
General tickets for Otomate Party 2026 — the three-performance cast event on September 12–13, 2026 at Tokyo International Forum Hall A — go on sale August 11 at 10:00 AM, alongside newly published merchandise and mail-order details.
Following this summer's run, Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium is hosting "THE WAKEY AQUARIUM Colorful Sea Party" from August 31 to October 18, 2026, with a special collaboration version of the "Sparkling of Life" sardine show, a Wakeys stamp rally, can badge crafting, and a limited morning meet-and-greet with the Wakeys characters.
Ikebukuro HUMAX Cinemas has released additional details for its special screening of all 13 episodes of the TV anime Serial Experiments Lain, tied to fashion brand SEVESKIG's collaboration project "let's all love lain." A newly drawn key visual by Yoshitoshi ABe has also been unveiled.
An official record video has been released for YOKAI Immersive Experience Exhibition KAGOSHIMA - Imagination of Japan -, the immersive digital art museum bringing Japan's yokai paintings to life through 3D CG, projection mapping, and sculpture. Running through August 31 at Reimeikan in Kagoshima City, the exhibition has already drawn more than 250,000 visitors across its Nagoya and Tokyo runs and now makes its first stop in Kyushu.
A limited-time POP UP STORE themed Gleamistia ver. for Yowamushi Pedal: Limit Break opens at Bushiroad Creative Store Akihabara Main Store on August 28, 2026, featuring newly drawn illustrations inspired by a starry night sky and running through September 6.
Amiami and Gift are opening a joint "Amiami × Gift" booth at Comic Market 108 on August 15 and 16, 2026, selling new plush toys from Gift's fumofumo series and previewing upcoming releases, with free giveaways including an original Amiko-chan umai bou snack and a Gakuen Idolmaster special-issue plush guidebook.
Art Bell Ange Kushiro, a wedding venue in Hokkaido, is opening its garden and indoor spaces for "SUMMER BEER GARDEN 2026" on August 21 and 22, offering a 120-minute all-you-can-eat-and-drink buffet with live cooking, shaved-ice sours, and a festival-style game corner for families and friends.
A free seminar at Waterras Common Hall in Tokyo on August 31, 2026, digs into the planning and technology behind EVANGELION:30+； 30th ANNIVERSARY OF EVANGELION, the Evangelion series' first fes event, with technical director collective BASSDRUM and khara sharing ideas that apply to any project built around creating an experience.
Mobile Factory's location-based game series Station Memories! is holding a collaboration campaign with the TV anime The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya from September 2 to September 30, 2026, featuring a limited-time gacha and a raid battle against Ryoko Asakura.
On October 21, 2026, Hotel New Grand in Yokohama will host a Halloween Special Magic Dinner Show, "Hidden Masquerade," featuring magical artist Mahoutsukai Akitto, with a one-night-only dinner and story-driven magic for guests of all ages.
Ise Sea Paradise in Mie Prefecture is bringing back its popular "Goma-chan Lap Pillow Experience" from September 1 to 30, 2026, letting visitors feel a spotted seal's warmth and weight resting on their lap as part of the aquarium's Respect for the Aged Day celebrations.
KADOKAWA is exhibiting at Comic Market 108 at Tokyo Big Sight on August 15 and 16, 2026, selling limited and early-release merchandise and purchase bonuses for titles including Love Live!, Bungo Stray Dogs, Date A Live, and KonoSuba, alongside a free shipping campaign at its Kadosuto online shop.
In Kawanishi City, Hyogo Prefecture, the harvest for the city's beloved 'Asadori no Megumi' figs has begun, keeping local farmers busy from before dawn. The annual fig sale event returns on August 14 at Aste Kawanishi.
POLA MUSEUM ANNEX in Ginza hosts "Invisible Garden" from September 16 to November 8, 2026, the first two-person exhibition by artist Asami Kiyokawa and sculptor Kohei Nawa, centered on a new large-scale collaborative work.
Kobe Rokko Meets Art 2026 beyond is adding new elements to three Outdoor Art Zone works and welcoming a new installation by Bangladeshi artist Mojahid Musa at ROKKO Mori no Oto Museum's SIKI Garden, with last-minute discount viewing passports on sale from August 7 to August 28, 2026, ahead of the festival's August 29 opening.
A TV anime Lycoris Recoil POP UP STORE opens at SHIBUYA109 Shibuya Store and SHIBUYA109 Abeno Store from August 28 to September 6, 2026, offering newly illustrated wa-modern themed goods along with a matching online sale for fans who can't visit in person.
From September 24 to November 15, 2026, Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo presents a limited-time afternoon tea at the Oriental Lounge on the 38th floor, with sweets and savories inspired by J.M.W. Turner paintings shown in the National Museum of Western Art's "Turner: Painting the Sublime, in Dialogue with Contemporary Art".
Kyoto Tsutaya Books presents Marino Funahashi's solo exhibition "Embedded in it" from August 29 to September 18, 2026, showcasing new fresco and oil paintings that explore the fluid, ever-changing nature of memory and the traces time leaves behind.
Mystery Night, a hotel-stay mystery experience that pairs an overnight stay with live theater and detective work, returns this August with performances in Tokyo, Fukuoka, and Osaka, each featuring its own lineup of guest performers.
Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel is unveiling a new wedding floral concept created by ikebana artist Mika Otani, marking her first full-scale venture into bridal work with striking new flower designs across the hotel's banquet halls.
The Ojima Neputa Festival, one of Ota City's biggest summer events in Gunma Prefecture, is confirmed for August 14 (Friday) and 15 (Saturday), 2026, with neputa floats standing about 7 meters tall, lively drum-and-flute performances, and a special appearance by professional volleyball team Gunma Green Wings.
PHOTO MARCHE By 北村写真機店 in Osaka's Umeda district is hosting a free capsule toy event with no losing draws from August 7 to 16, 2026, where visitors can win a Fujicolor disposable camera, a Shimauma Plus acrylic goods coupon, or an original PHOTO MARCHE keychain.
RAKU CAFE's Ikebukuro and Shinsaibashi locations are teaming up with the TV anime "I Want to Love You Till Your Dying Day" from August 27 to September 29, with exclusive illustration cards, original goods, a limited-time menu, decorative displays, and an X giveaway campaign.
On July 4, 2026, Seibuen Amusement Park closed to the public and opened exclusively for the Toshin Partners Team Ken's Cup Aquathlon, a swim-and-run race that's uncommon this close to central Tokyo. Racers competed through the park's pool and running course, with finishers receiving wooden medals instead of the usual metal ones.
Seibuen Amusement Park in Tokorozawa, Saitama has introduced a new air-conditioned rest spot called "Suzumi-dokoro" (Mobility House) that anyone can casually use to beat the heat, along with a full lineup of summer cooling content including a misty play area, splash shows, and a snow zone using real snow from Sayama Ski Area.
Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium will hold "Art Night Aquarium" on Saturday, September 12, 2026, after regular closing hours, inviting visitors to sketch and observe its roughly 300 species of marine life up close. The evening features guided workshops and hands-on activities exploring the color and form of ocean creatures.
Shinjuku's autumn music festival reveals its complete lineup for October 10-11, 2026, with eight new additions including ZAZEN BOYS, Kenta Maeno, Eiko Ishibashi, and Yuransen, as general ticket sales open today.
The Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles will welcome Starlit Pikachu, the guide character from the special exhibition Pokémon Astronomical Observatory at Kakuda Denen Hall, to their August 11 game against the Orix Buffaloes at Rakuten Mobile Saikyo Park Miyagi, with a photo session and field appearances as part of the "Natsu-Suta! STARLIGHT GALAXY" summer event.
The Tamba Sasayama Dekansho Festival returns to Tamba Sasayama City, Hyogo Prefecture on August 15 and 16, 2026. The festival centers on Sō Odori, a mass dance performed to the folk song Dekansho-bushi around one of Japan's largest wooden yagura towers, alongside food stalls and fireworks.
Toshima Ward's local history museum is holding a collection exhibition on the vegetable seed wholesalers who once lined the "Seed Merchant Road" through Itabashi, Takinogawa, and Sugamo, running through September 23, 2026.
The 69th Towada Summer Festival Fireworks Display sends about 2,500 fireworks over Towada City's central park and athletics stadium on August 14, 2026, with a livestream for those watching from afar.
On Saturday, August 29, 2026, the restaurant Sunset Marina BBQ Garden at THE VILLAS NAGASAKI is hosting a one-night-only summer event, "Marina BBQ Night 2026," featuring a no-gear-required Italian BBQ, a live paella performance, and a private fireworks display over the marina.
AiPri World 2026 brings stage shows, exhibits, mini-games, and merchandise themed around "Bazarium Parade" to Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Hall 11 in Chiba on October 11 and 12, 2026, with advance tickets going on sale August 14.
AMNIBUS will exhibit inside the Konami Arcade Games booth at CoroCoro Tamashii Festival in TOKYO Toy Show 2026, offering a wide range of new Monster Retsuden Oreca Battle 2 merchandise along with event purchase bonuses.
The 4th Awaji Island COSPLAY ~Awacos~ Powered by World Cosplay Summit is set to take place on Monday, October 12, 2026, at the Nijigen no Mori anime park on Awaji Island, welcoming cosplayers and photographers from across Japan and around the world.
On October 16, 2026, ZEROTOKYO in Shinjuku's Kabukicho hosts the fourth installment of "THE ONE," bringing Swedish House Mafia's Axwell to the club for a night of house and progressive house music.
Summer Cool: Cloud Sea Retreat returns to Umekita Park in Grand Green Osaka from August 10 to 27, 2026, bringing back its giant mist display and neuro-music soundscape while adding a mobile vending robot that sells drinks and triggers special effects.
DKB, whose Japan debut was recently announced, is teaming up with labelmate MXV for a two-man live on August 23, bringing together two Japan-Korea boys groups for a night of collaborative performances.
Nijigen Cospa is releasing full-color T-shirts with an exclusive aurora hologram sticker featuring Saki Hanami, Temari Tsukimura, Kotone Fujita, Lilja Katsuragi, and Sumika Shiun from Gakuen Idolmaster, on sale during the pre-sale final for the LIVE TOUR -標- Final Performance, from August 6 to 16, 2026 via Asobi Store.
Gift Fumofumo Plush Series Shop 2026 Summer runs at AmiAmi Akihabara Radio Kaikan Store from August 7 to 23, 2026, featuring plush toys from Touhou Project, Gakuen Idolmaster, and Azur Lane, with items slated for the Comic Market 108 Gift booth also going on sale from August 15.
Ise Sea Paradise in Mie Prefecture is holding a special Respect for the Aged Day event from September 1 to 30, 2026, celebrating its 39-year-old giant sawfish and two 39-year-old spotted seals with backstage feeding experiences, a retrospective photo exhibit, and limited-edition goods.
Iwata City Central Library's "Iwata's Giant Kofun" exhibition marks 70 years since the excavation of Doyama Kofun, one of Shizuoka Prefecture's largest keyhole-shaped tombs, with around 100 prefecturally designated artifacts on display through August 30, 2026.
JUNGLIA OKINAWA is expanding its ticket lineup to match guests' diverse travel styles, making the short-stay "Furatto Ticket" a regular option from October while launching a new VIP-style "Royal Ticket" on August 6, 2026, bundling premium attraction passes and dining perks for a fully immersive day.
LUCY Oze Hatomachi by Hoshino Resorts is partnering with outdoor footwear brand KEEN for a one-night, two-day event called "LUCY x KEEN Outdoor Weekend," combining shoe fittings, a Leave No Trace workshop, an acoustic mini-live, and a guided hike through Oze.
Bandai Namco Entertainment has launched Season 5 of Kingdom: Hadou, bringing the "Battle of Bayou" (馬陽) story arc, seven new recruitable generals led by Moubu, and a limited-time Seven-Day Festival event.
Following a strong response, Konica Minolta Planetaria Tokyo in Yurakucho has extended its Shigeru Mizuki yokai-themed planetarium event through September 27, 2026, with producer narration added to sessions running from September onward.
Two new ready-to-drink highballs join the Scotch whisky brand "Big Peat" RTD series, launching in limited quantities at Lawson stores nationwide on August 11, alongside an X giveaway campaign.
Twelve craft breweries and six food vendors from across Japan will gather at Osaka Bay Tower on September 22 and 23 for MUGI FES Osaka Bay Tower 2026, a craft beer event themed around a toast to the future that also features live entertainment and sustainable initiatives.
The 2026 Naruto Summer Festival, presented by Naruto Boat Race, takes place on August 7 in Naruto City, Tokushima Prefecture, followed by the 2026 Naruto City Awa Odori from August 9 to 11, with traffic regulations in effect during the dance festival.
A free, two-day pop-up event lets visitors sample ice-cold mouthwash from the Okuchi series and try the brand's new foam mouthwash ahead of release, at Shibuya Scramble Square on August 15–16, 2026.
To celebrate its 5th anniversary, ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts in Kyoto's Takagamine will host "Dive into RIMPA," a three-day event from September 11 to 13, 2026, spotlighting Rinpa-inspired culture and craftsmanship.
From August 27 to September 8, 2026, ROTOTO STORE in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward hosts the second Nara Festival, bringing together eight Nara-based brands spanning sandals, textiles, fragrance, craft gin, chocolate, dried fruit, gelato, and craft beer, plus a special participating lifestyle brand from Fukui, alongside an opening reception and limited-edition art merchandise.
A collaboration campaign between ROUND1 and Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie -Walpurgisnacht: Rising- will run at ROUND1 locations nationwide from August 28 to November 29, 2026, featuring collaboration menus and packs, a themed room, original merchandise, capsule toys, and a bowling score campaign.
The anime-style action RPG SoulWorker rolled out the second wave of its "Fall from Grace" Episode 3.0 update on August 6, 2026, adding a new main quest, the high-difficulty raids Last Standing and Hired Muscle, a new Core Equipment gear system, and the Mystic A.R Card War Princess Arua, alongside the limited-time Fist Seal Event running through September 3.
TERAVIT, the free-to-play sandbox game where players build their own worlds, has launched the limited-time "TERAVIT Summer Seaside 2026" event on August 6, adding a beach-themed water gun battle minigame, mermaid-inspired skins, and a jewel purchase bonus campaign running through September 3.
Ukiyoe Immersive Art Exhibition AOMORI, an immersive digital art museum that has drawn more than 500,000 visitors worldwide, has released an official record video ahead of its run through August 30, 2026, marking the exhibition's first stop in the Tohoku region. Over 300 works by ukiyo-e masters including Hokusai and Hiroshige come to life through 3DCG animation and projection mapping at the Too Nippo Shinmachi Building in Aomori City.
WOODコレクション (モクコレ) 2026 Plus, a business exhibition promoting the use of domestic timber, will take place at Tokyo Big Sight on December 24-25, 2026, bringing together around 300 exhibitors from 42 prefectures alongside an online exhibition running from November 2026 to January 2027.
eSports team ZETA DIVISION closed out its three-day "ZETA DIVISION 5TH ANNIVERSARY POP UP" at the Harajuku concept store V.A., marking five years with fans through limited-edition merchandise and a dedicated exhibition space that drew more than 3,000 visitors from July 31 to August 2.
1955 Tokyo Bay by Hoshino Resorts, a hotel themed after 1950s America, will host "OLDIES HALLOWEEN NIGHT" from September 16 to October 31, 2026, transforming its lobby into an American pumpkin patch and offering retro Halloween treats and activities throughout guests' stay.
With daytime heat at record highs, Accor is proposing seven premium evening experiences for cooling off after sunset at its hotels across Japan, from open-air terrace dining and a lit-up night pool to a four-night ghost-story dinner and rooftop stargazing.
The 48th Akiyoshidai Tourism Festival Fireworks Display returns on September 5, 2026, lighting up the night sky above the Akiyoshidai karst plateau with about 1,300 fireworks in one of Japan's few mountain-set fireworks festivals.
A limited-time autumn afternoon tea themed around chestnut, pumpkin, and caramel is being served this season at six restaurant venues across Tokyo and Saitama, including THE PENTHOUSE with weekend terrace in Toyosu, where the menu runs from September 1 through November 30, 2026.
The restaurant-management simulation game has added a limited-time challenge event called "Crimson Fruit — Ruby Glow" along with two pickup gacha banners featuring staff in special chef coat outfits, both running through August 18.
The immersive event Ehtel -"Release" Party- is underway at Shibuya Stream Hall through August 28, 2026, and newly released photos reveal the sensory experience content across its three floors, from a product pop-up store to large-scale interactive installations.
From September 1 to November 30, 2026, FOREST KITCHEN with Outdoor Living inside Hotel Metropolitan Sendai East offers a limited-time autumn afternoon tea featuring seasonal chestnut and pumpkin accented with caramel, including eight sweets, four savories, and a seasonal parfait.
A pop-up shop celebrating GC Novels' 12th anniversary is set to open at Gran Entus in Akihabara from August 7 to August 23, 2026, offering new merchandise and a limited-edition coaster as a purchase bonus.
HIBIYA SUMMER DINER, the centerpiece of Tokyo Midtown Hibiya's HIBIYA MID SUMMER 2026, adds new sandwich, taco, and drink options for lantern-lit summer evenings, alongside live music nights and a new soft-serve flavor at the neighboring あいぱく® TOKYO ice cream shop.
Hilton Fukuoka Sea Hawk's Brasserie & Lounge Ciela is hosting an opera party-inspired autumn sweets buffet, "La vie en Rouge — An Enchanting Party Wrapped in Crimson," on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays from September 5 to November 1, 2026, featuring about 20 types of sweets and 6 savory dishes for ¥5,000 per person.
C4 Connect's mobile RPG Idle Girls ~The Girls of One Hundred Flowers~ has launched the large-scale summer event "Kyoraku Chronicle," set in the otherworldly city of Kyoraku and running August 4–17, 2026, introducing new EX sub-general Phantom Abe no Seimei and new UR sub-general 月見月夜光.
Family restaurant chain Joyfull is running Waves 3 and 4 of its Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba collaboration campaign, adding seven new character-inspired menu items alongside continuing favorites, limited novelties, capsule toys, and SNS giveaways from August 18 through September 29, 2026.
The 5th KAWASAKI NIGHT MARKET returns to the area around JR Kawasaki Station's east exit, pairing the Kawasaki Soul Food Stalls — now running three consecutive days including a weekday Friday — with the expanded, newly ticketed Kawasaki Bar Festival.
The special exhibition "Kamen Rider x The Power of Nature" runs at Kobe Maritime Museum from September 19 to November 23, 2026, pairing the long-running Kamen Rider series with hands-on displays about insects, animals, and other natural wonders.
Miyako Hotel Amagasaki will hold the fourth DISCO NIGHT PARTY, "Halloween Boogie Fever," on October 16, 2026, featuring DJ sets, a tribute performance by Michael Jackton, and drag queen shows for a glamorous Halloween night.
Momosuzu Nene held her first solo live, "Rise Up * NENENENENENENENE Full Flourish," at Tokyo Garden Theater on July 29, delivering a story of full flourish told through evolving costumes and stages.
From September 9 to November 29, 2026, more than 100 Pokémon, including 19 statues, among them legendary Pokémon, will appear across Nihonbashi and Yaesu, free for anyone to see. A paid mystery-solving walk created by puzzle creator Ryogo Matsumaru's RIDDLER invites participants to search for the Pokémon while unraveling clues around the neighborhood, with kit vouchers on sale from August 4.
Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse's summer event Red Brick Sunset 2026, themed around Santa Monica on the American West Coast, continues with free admission through August 30, 2026, now featuring newly added carnival games, a misty cooling zone, and a lineup of American-style food and drinks.
A major retrospective on GeGeGe no Kitaro creator Shigeru Mizuki opens at Kobe Fashion Museum this September, tracing his path from wartime hardship to celebrated manga artist through original manuscripts, artwork, and personal belongings.
Sunshine Aquarium in Ikebukuro will host a night-only exhibition on animal reproduction and courtship, "Still More ♡ Lots of Sex Exhibit," from September 11 to November 3, 2026, featuring hands-on displays and interactive exhibits.
Takino Suzuran Hillside National Government Park's Takino Forest Zone West Area in Sapporo is hosting the Takino Forest Insect Outdoor Museum daily through August 11, inviting visitors to search for insects and other creatures with adventure cards, an insect bingo game, and free net and cage rentals.
Filmarks Revival brings Train to Busan back to Japanese theaters in 4K for one week from August 21, with a limited "blood-stained boarding ticket" gift themed around the film's Seoul-to-Busan train journey given out to moviegoers while supplies last.
VILLAGE VANGUARD FESTIVAL -vias JAM- brings around 120 creators of illustration, handmade goods, sofubi, zines, apparel, and art to Yokohama World Porters for three days from September 2 to 4, 2026, with a market-style creator sale, a Village Vanguard POP workshop, and a rooftop idol live by iMEME.
National Alps Azumino Park's Horigane-Hotaka district in Nagano is hosting Gyogyo-ten, a fish exhibition displaying roughly 200 species of taxidermy, specimens, and replicas — from goblin sharks and hammerheads to deep-sea creatures like anglerfish, frilled sharks, and coelacanths — through Sunday, August 23, 2026.
From July 24 to August 26, 2026, sock brand Ayatori and fragrance brand Haya take over the rotating exhibitor spot at Creators Shop Loop in Nadya Park, Nagoya, each hosting a hands-on workshop during the run.
From August 8 to September 6, 2026, Yokohama English Garden teams up with TV anime BLUE LOCK for a large-scale collaboration featuring garden-wide character decorations, a specially opened Private Garden, limited merchandise, and original character-themed drinks and desserts.
Artist Chiaki Ishimatsu presents her first-ever giclée fine art reproductions, several finished with gold foil in limited editions, at Art & Frame on the 6th floor of Isetan Shinjuku's Main Building from August 5 to August 18, 2026.
DMM GAMES' fantasy RPG FLOWER KNIGHT GIRL receives an update on August 3, 2026, introducing the new event The Witch Who Inherits the Sacred Tree, along with new gacha characters and character quests.
Japan Koki Corporation's food brand GINZA TOKYO opens its first shop, GINZA TOKYO 樂 gaku, as a limited-time pop-up at Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin from August 12 to 18, 2026, offering Japanese wagashi and tea crafted from domestic ingredients.
To celebrate 30 years since its 1996 opening, Hakone Venetian Glass Museum welcomes elementary and junior high school students free of charge and gives every visitor a commemorative gift on August 8, 2026, alongside a five-day lineup of concerts by internationally active musicians and a scaled-up water fireworks display of about 70,000 crystal glass beads.
Six new cup designs inspired by High School Musical — three acrylic cups and three stacking cups featuring the film's characters and signature lines — go on advance sale at Disney THE MARKET in Nihombashi Mitsukoshi from August 5, 2026, ahead of general release through Skater's official online shop and retailers nationwide from August 17.
Saitama Prefecture will host the Manhole Summit in Arakawa / Sewerage Festa 2026 at Arakawa Water Reclamation Center Rooftop Park in Toda City on October 17, combining the annual Arakawa Sewerage Festa with the nationwide Manhole Summit for the first time. Admission is free, with family-friendly activities such as a walk rally, a petting zoo, and a manhole card game tournament.
From August 8, Moominvalley Park in Hanno, Saitama, unveils new swimwear colors for Moomintroll and Snorkmaiden, while neighboring Metsä Village adds a lake fireworks display to metsä's Nordic Fireworks.
Relier81, a Kyoto-based brand that upcycles kimono and obi fabrics into fashion items, is holding a 21-day pop-up store at NEWoMan Yokohama's NEWoMan Lab., featuring new square sandal designs, an apple leather 2-way bag, and a refreshed stole lineup.
SHAF LLC has launched ringogocco, a new ice cream brand made from whole Iwate-grown apples, debuting with a limited early sale of four variety-specific cups at the Ice Cream World Expo (Aipaku) Osaka venue from August 5 to 17, 2026.
At Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden atop Mt. Rokko, the endangered wildflower Higotai has come into bloom, its striking blue globe-shaped flowers expected to be enjoyable through late August, alongside an ongoing exhibition exploring the relationship between plants and insects.
The Exhibition of The World of Shirow Masamune –The Ghost in the Shell and The Path of Creation– has opened at Matsuzakaya Nagoya Store, marking its first Tokai-region stop after well-received runs at Setagaya Literary Museum in Tokyo and Shinsaibashi PARCO, with new merchandise and a free Fuchikoma coloring page giveaway for children.
From August 5 to 11, 2026, Matsuzakaya Shizuoka will hold a solo exhibition by Shizuoka-linked artist silsil titled "Where They Stand Now," featuring works from the "Woman" and "Escaped" series that portray the emotions and inner life of women living today.
Ahead of the STEINS;GATE Final Mission pop-up event at Belle Salle Akihabara on August 29 and 30, 2026, a second wave of merchandise has been revealed, including thermal tumblers, muffler towels, Future Gadget Laboratory floor mats and noren curtains, huke-designed original goods, and a full 100-design lottery can badge lineup, alongside a second round of advance online ordering and entry reservations opening August 4.
A special interactive exhibition featuring Sumikkogurashi characters makes its first Kanto appearance at Sunshine City in Ikebukuro from August 11 to 30, 2026, with playful photo spots, paid attractions, new merchandise, and character meet-and-greet sessions.
Hankyu Umeda Main Store hosts Tamiya Hobby World 2026 in Osaka from August 12 to 18, 2026, where parents and children can build Mini 4WD cars, wooden dinosaurs, and plastic model kits, then race their creations on a dedicated circuit.
teamLab Borderless in Azabudai Hills has welcomed 4 million visitors, with around 70% traveling from more than 185 countries and regions worldwide.
teamLab's interactive artwork Sketch Aquarium: Connected World opens at Onagawa Machinaka Koryukan in Miyagi Prefecture from August 29 to September 23, 2026. Visitors can draw their own fish and watch them come to life, swimming alongside creations from teamLab venues around the world. Admission is free.
A limited-time plan pairing a goldfish-topped kakigori from THE HOUSE K.MINAMOTO with admission to ART AQUARIUM MUSEUM GINZA is on sale Tuesdays through Fridays from August 12 to September 18, 2026.
The "Tove and the Moomins" exhibition at Fukuoka Art Museum, on view through August 30, 2026, will mark Moomin Day on August 9 — Tove Jansson's birthday — with three limited programs, including an original sticker giveaway, a resale of its previously sold-out drawstring bag set ticket, and a raffle for exhibition-original merchandise.
Paid reserved viewing seats have gone on sale for the first time for the Yanagi Matsuri Fireworks Festival in Toyooka, held on August 2, 2026, with tickets available through the Ticket Pay service.
Artist Natsuko Tanihara presents a new series of velvet paintings under the theme "Banquet" at Gallery Butaiura in Azabudai Hills from September 4 to October 11, 2026, alongside a one-night banquet dinner event.
From August 1 to 9, 2026, 4℃ Ginza Main Store hosts the second installment of its in-store collaboration with Hibiya Kadan, decorating the shop with seasonal flowers and giving away a single stem to customers who follow the store's Instagram or try on jewelry.
Adventure World in Shirahama, Wakayama is running a limited-time Polar Expedition Tour from August 1 to 23, 2026, letting small groups step into the same space as its King and Gentoo penguins.
A popular night program from 「視てはいけない絵画展」, an immersive painting exhibition, is coming to Nagoya, letting visitors explore a darkened gallery with only a flashlight to guide them.
ALL OUT, a nationwide group of muscular performers, joins The Nakano Bon Odori Festival on August 2, 2026, dancing MUSCLE BON ODORI to a bulked-up remix and hosting a water-splashing event right after the stage.
Chugai Mining Co., Ltd. Content Division brings new "Summer Wear" themed merchandise featuring original illustrations of Nagisa Shiota and six other characters to Tobu Department Store Ikebukuro from August 6 to 18, 2026, with items also available online at Chugaionline.
ATELIER Spick & Span's Nagoya Lachic store is holding its annual "Matsuri" event from August 15 to 16, 2026, featuring a limited-edition novelty by calligrapher Nozomiko, a live painting session, and POP-UP items from Spick & Span, FRAMeWORK, NOBLE, and Lilas.
Brown Dust 2 has added Character Cassette 10 "合龍伝," a new costume for Tenshu's Heir Glacia, and the limited-time season event "The Successor," along with new Daily Stories, prestige skins, and a character consultation feature.
Cheese sweets specialty store "Cheese is..." will hold a pop-up event at Hankyu Umeda Main Store's basement Tree Terrace from August 5 to 11, 2026, marking its first appearance in the Kansai region.
A new chapter has arrived in CODE GEASS Lelouch of the Rebellion Lost Stories for smartphones and PC, bringing a limited-time campaign with training materials and Sakuradite rewards, two pickup scouts introducing new pilots, and a signed shikishi board giveaway campaign.
EXNOA has launched a new scenario event, "So Hot! The Hadomakas! - Heavenly Resort Plan," in the RPG Crave Saga - Master of Bonds, running from July 29 to August 12, alongside the second part of the 3.5th anniversary eve festival campaign.
CAVE Interactive Co., Ltd. has launched Midsummer Memories -Maritime Patrol for Lovers-, the first of its major summer events in the shooting RPG Gothic wa Mahou Otome -Contract with me, right away!-, running from July 30, 2026, alongside a lineup of 2026 summer login bonuses, gacha, and campaigns.
Chugai Mining's Content Business is bringing new THE IDOLM@STER SHINY COLORS merchandise to Comiket 108 on August 15 and 16, 2026, including cheering mufflers and acrylic clips for all 28 idols, a rucksack, and an acrylic art panel, at its booth at Tokyo Big Sight.
JR West Group's metaverse project "Virtual Station" returns to Comic Market 108 at Tokyo Big Sight on August 15-16, 2026, with a photo session featuring cosplayer of official character "4.u-ko," a character popularity vote, original goods, and limited novelties.
Now in its 27th year, the "Yamashiro Daidengaku" performance in Kaga Onsen moves indoors for the first time, bringing dynamic rhythms, elaborate costumes, and mystical flute music to Kaga City Cultural Hall's Kamona Hall on August 8 and 9, 2026.
KAMIHIME PROJECT has introduced two new limited Kamihime, Altair and Procyon, alongside a daily roulette offering up to 100 free gacha pulls, a TECHCROSS Fes login bonus, a new raid event, and other seasonal campaigns.
From August 29 to September 15, 2026, Karimoku Furniture is exhibiting and selling more than 20 pieces of one-of-a-kind custom furniture made for past exhibitions and events — including collaborations with Torafu Architects and Yoh Komiyama — at Karimoku Commons Tokyo's 1F gallery space.
Kashihara City in Nara Prefecture, home to the freshly UNESCO-listed Asuka-Fujiwara sites, will hold the "Manyo Hanabi supported by Anker" fireworks show on November 22, 2026, as the evening finale of its 70th-anniversary "KASHIHARA SKY PALETTE" event, with JO1's KONO JUNKI serving as official ambassador.
From August 22 to 30, 2026, Kashima Arts in Tokyo's Kyobashi district will hold a free preview viewing for "MEGURU" Vol. 27 Main Sale, an art auction featuring 15 works by Itō Jakuchū and a complete 12-panel set of Shikō Munakata's Two Bodhisattvas and Ten Disciples of Śākyamuni, among 213 works of Japanese and Western art.
Starting August 1, 2026, Umeda Tsutaya Shoten and Ginza Tsutaya Shoten are holding illustrator Konatsu Tani's solo exhibition "planto," featuring original works inspired by bonsai in ukiyo-e and Japanese paintings, along with art books, goods, and in-store meet-and-greet events.
MEATBALL-SAN, a character who has become a hit through social media short videos, is opening its first pop-up shop at HMV&BOOKS SHIBUYA and HMV&BOOKS online, featuring new merchandise such as acrylic stands and a plushie, plus a special collaboration receipt for shoppers.
Japanese apparel brand RIELLE RICHE is holding a joint 2026 Autumn Collection exhibition and 2026 Summer Collection pop-up store in Tokyo's Jingumae on August 7 and 8, 2026, showcasing pieces such as a short trench coat, a fur blouson coat, and a boa blouson coat.
Hyotanjima Park and its surroundings in Saga City are once again filled with more than 250,000 blooming sunflowers, at their best from late July to early August. Visitors can enjoy free viewing and photography, plus the popular limited-time sunflower pick-your-own event from August 1 to 13.
The 10% DMM point back campaign celebrating the DMM GAMES release of SD Gundam G Generation ETERNAL has proven popular and will now run through August 10, 2026, extended from its original July 31 end date.
Sheraton Grand Hotel Hiroshima's buffet restaurant "Bridge" hosts a "Sweets Buffet with Häagen-Dazs Ice Cream" on weekends and holidays in August 2026, with parfait taking center stage and a build-your-own parfait experience.
Village & Hotel Shima Chichukaimura in Shima, Mie Prefecture, will launch the long-run stay campaign CAMINO SHIMA on August 1, 2026, inviting visitors to spend one more night enjoying Shima's food, scenery, and Mediterranean-style village through five experiences linking the Ise pilgrimage with Spain's Camino de Santiago.
On Saturday, August 1, 2026, THE NIIGATA is opening a booth at Ginza's Yukata de Gin-bura 2026, selling Niigata's summer specialties such as edamame, sake, and cider, with appearances by local mascots Reruhi-san and Unajiro-kun.
ANA Holiday Inn Tokyo Bay will host the summer dessert buffet "SWEETS IN THE SKY" on the hotel's 28th-floor "Ocean Bloom" every Saturday, Sunday, and holiday from August 8 through September 27, 2026, pairing sky-and-canal views with sweets, light meals, and drinks.
From September 12 to 29, 2026, Gallery & Bakery Tokyo 8min in Kyobashi hosts ART POTLUCK, KYOBASHI, a special joint exhibition by KOSAKU KANECHIKA, Tomio Koyama Gallery, and Yutaka Kikutake Gallery, featuring works by artists Yutaka Aoki, Satoko Nachi, and Yang Bo.
The Ascendance of a Bookworm SUMMER POP-UP STORE comes to TO POP-UP at Shibuya Sakura Stage from August 22 to 30, 2026, offering merchandise with summer-themed and newly drawn illustrations, and the event's key visual has now been unveiled.
Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island is introducing two "cool action" ideas — a collaboration shaved ice menu and a mist-cooled character photo spot — to help visitors stay comfortable and safe on hot summer nights during its ongoing Attack on Titan THE NIGHT WALK -Beyond the Wall- event.
Ahead of Isetan Shinjuku's September 2 refresh opening, CABaN is temporarily relocating to a pop-up store in the store's 3rd floor Contemporary/Promotion space from July 29 to September 1, offering a lineup of new and signature items.
campass Omiya, a camp practice facility 7 minutes on foot from Omiya Station's west exit, is opening a free summer playground with a daytime Pool Plaza and an evening Fireworks Plaza for a limited time, along with new all-you-can-drink BBQ plans.
Garden Kitchen Caramelo at Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel in Shibuya is holding its first-ever Silver Week Buffet from September 19 to 23, 2026, featuring tableside-carved roast beef, oven-fired pizza, and freshly piped mont blanc for three generations of family dining.
SANKYO opens pre-orders for 14 varieties of e-Fever Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Climax merchandise on its FEVER STORE site from July 28, 2026, alongside pop-up shops in Akihabara, Osaka, and Nagoya running from August 1 to 23.
From July 29, 2026, FUTURE TRAIN KYOTO DINER & CAFE in Kyoto's Umekoji area is holding its limited-time summer event "SUMMER EXPRESS 2026," featuring night-sky-themed signature dishes, an SNS follow campaign, instant-photo shoots, new seasonal a la carte dishes, and a new family dining plan.
From August 5 to 25, Hankyu Umeda Main Store's Umeda Souq "Ito-ya" floor is holding "Enjoy!! Décopatch 2026 SUMMER," introducing the French paper craft décopatch, with a no-reservation workshop on August 8 and 9 where parents and kids can decorate their own "Osuwari Monkey."
Hida Takayama Museum of Art is holding a special exhibition through February 15, 2027, exploring how Art Nouveau masters such as Emile Gallé drew inspiration from Japanese art and Japonisme, with a shared reverence for nature linking East and West.
Abeno Harukas Art Museum in Osaka has announced a new exhibition, "HOKUSAI," spotlighting the roughly 18-year period when ukiyo-e master Katsushika Hokusai went by the name "Hokusai," running from Saturday, May 22 through Monday, July 19, 2027.
Fuji-Q Highland and Sun Hoseki's popular character Hoppe-chan collaborate for the first time in the Sun Hoseki Fair in Fuji-Q Highland, running August 13 to 15, 2026, with a pop-up shop, a hands-on Hoppe-chan Shibori Workshop, character greetings, and a limited Fuji-Q exclusive Hoppe-chan gift campaign.
A Hoppe-chan pop-up shop hosted by Village Vanguard brings limited-edition keychains, hair ties, and stickers to Aichi from August 7 and Kanagawa from August 28, 2026.
On November 3, 2026, Iwatsuki in Saitama City will host the 14th Castle Town Iwatsuki Falconry Parade, a historical procession reenacting Tokugawa Ieyasu's falconry visits to the area, and the organizing committee is now recruiting about 55 general participants — from fourth grade through seniors, regardless of nationality — with applications due August 21, 2026.
A limited-time shop for jewelry brand "JUTIQU," known for sealing pearls and cubic zirconia inside clear resin under the concept "sculpture you wear," opens at Hankyu Umeda Main Store's 1st floor Accessory Event from August 5 to 11, featuring its signature Glam series alongside new heart-motif rings and bangles.
From July 23 to September 6, 2026, Karaoke Manekineko is hosting a Milky☆Subway collaboration campaign at locations nationwide, featuring yukata-themed exclusive merchandise, character drinks, and a themed collaboration room in Ikebukuro.
At Karuizawa's Museum Park, the Picture Book Forest Museum's 2026 summer exhibition explores the cats, mice, and frogs of Peter Rabbit™'s world, while the Erzgebirge Toy Museum's spring/summer exhibition showcases an expanded lineup of German Nutcracker dolls, both open through this fall.
On Sunday, August 2, Kawasaki's Asao Ward is opening the nearly finished Shitte-Kurokawa Line tunnel for one last public tour, along with hands-on events including 3x3 soccer, parkour-style tag, and sparkler-making inside the tunnel.
Kobe Port Tower Hotel's buffet restaurant The HARBOR Buffet Dining will hold its Summer Feast Buffet from August 1 to August 31, 2026, bringing back the hand-eaten seafood spread that drew the biggest response of any past fair, served alongside spiced jerk chicken, a kids' corner, and other seasonal dishes.
Kobe Portopia Hotel is offering a stay plan, limited to three rooms, that guarantees a spot on the "Kobe Airport Runway Night Walk Tour" on August 21, 2026, bundling a dinner buffet, airport transfers, and breakfast.
Two new "Splash Guardian" class skins, Aurora Marine and Rescue Marine, arrive in the mobile RPG Lineage2M, alongside the "SUMMER DANCE & TREASURE" summer event running from July 29 to August 12, 2026, with swimsuit skins, buff items, and treasure-hunting rewards.
Netmarble has released a new update for the action RPG MONGIL: STAR DIVE, adding new 5★ character Mabel, a three-week special event story, limited-time missions, and a new epic quest.
From July 28 to August 31, 2026, Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel is displaying about 200 Yatomi goldfish spanning 12 breeds and 30 varieties in a giant tank on its 15th-floor main lobby, decorated with art inspired by ukiyo-e artist Utagawa Kuniyoshi.
From August 28 to November 1, 2026, Namba Parks' rooftop Parks Garden in Osaka is holding Namba Unkai for the first time, an evening event where mist and lighting fill the garden with a cloud sea nightly from 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM, with free admission throughout.
From August 5 to 11, 2026, Hankyu Umeda Main Store's 4th floor Koto Koto Stage 42 hosts a limited-time collection from shoe brand nouvelleRobe Oú, featuring comfortable, eco-conscious footwear designed with office style in mind.
NYNY Mothers Himeji-Minami holds its 17th Kids Festival on Monday, August 3, 2026, with hairstylists in costume, games, and a balloon show for kids, plus a reservation-only kids' cut for ¥500 (tax included) on the day.
From August 1 to August 30, 2026, BARNEYS NEW YORK GINZA Main Store and FUKUOKA host a pop-up event for OBLADA, a Japan-born denim and casualwear brand that updates vintage and American casual style into a modern look, featuring restocked T-shirts, BARNEYS NEW YORK-exclusive colorways, and an Instagram Live by model Miyako Takayama.
MONV.MitsuMame Omoya in Kyoto's Nijo area opens "Bizen and Bitchu Celadon by Iwatani Kiln of Okayama" from September 5 to October 4, 2026, the first show in a fall and winter lineup exploring pottery, woodwork, and textiles.
Tokyo-based jewelry brand PARCELLE JEWELRY holds a seven-day pop-up shop at Matsuzakaya Nagoya's Main Building 1st Floor North Entrance Event Space from August 5 to 11, 2026, showcasing handcrafted pieces across six collections, including a strawberry-motif pavé ring making its Nagoya debut.
Yokohama Takashimaya's 8th Floor Event Space welcomes "PAW Patrol Friend Park -by VILLAGE VANGUARD-" for the first time from July 29 to August 3, 2026, with mission-style games, a hands-on workshop, and venue-limited PAW Patrol merchandise.
Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse is running a Pompompurin collaboration campaign from August 14 to September 13, 2026, with free stickers, a giant balloon, a digital badge stamp rally, and a limited acrylic charm, timed to Sanrio's "Pomfes" music festival celebrating the character's 30th anniversary.
PHANTASY STAR ONLINE 2 NEW GENESIS ver.2 has updated with the returning limited-time quest "The Writhing Malice, Confined '26," a refreshed Costume GET Campaign, and new AC Scratches including "Yudi Special Ability Select Jul '26" and the August 1 arrival "Rewind Collection Aug '26."
Smartphone strategy idle RPG Rogue with the Dead has surpassed 2 million downloads worldwide, and starting July 31, 2026, developer room6 is launching "2 Million DL NEXT JOURNEY," its first long-term campaign of daily login bonuses and in-game events leading up to a new 2027 story.
SIKI Garden at Rokko Musical Box Museum & Gardens MORINONE will hold its Autumn Season from August 29 to November 30, 2026, with fall foliage beginning in late October, a seed-picking workshop, and Halloween-themed photo spots.
Saitama Prefecture's pear and grape season is underway, with local producers taking the most awards at Japan's National Pear Championship for three years running, plus the first-ever Saitama Morning-Picked Grape Festival at Omiya Station on August 29 and 30, 2026.
An exhibition marking 30 years of the Sakura Wars franchise will be held in Yurakucho, Tokyo and Kyoto, featuring rare setting materials and displays that fans won't want to miss, along with commemorative merchandise available for purchase on site.
Sankeien Garden in Yokohama will open the interior of Kakushoukaku, a Yokohama City Designated Tangible Cultural Property and the former residence of founder Hara Sankei, from August 9 to 16, 2026, alongside a free rubbing-making workshop and a geisha dance performance.
Oku-Yugawara Onsen Sansuirou SANSUIROU in Kanagawa is holding a 10-day "Summer Festival Event" from August 7 to 16, 2026, with yo-yo fishing, cotton candy, shaved ice, and more for guests staying over the Obon holidays.
From Friday, July 31 to Sunday, August 23, 2026, Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium is giving its Japanese squirrels their annual vegetable ice treats and, new this year, giving Asian small-clawed otters shaved ice of their own, offering the animals cool relief from summer heat while visitors watch their playful reactions.
Shibuya Bridge is hosting "Shibunan Festival 2026" on September 13, tying into the Shibuya Hikawa Shrine Festival with a mikoshi procession, free rickshaw rides, a DJ dance party, a kids workshop, and a market featuring local makers and food trucks.
SHIBUYA SKY will host "Catch the moon!! in Shibuya Space School" on August 21 and 22, 2026, a parent-child stargazing event held in collaboration with the manga Space Brothers, supported by optical equipment maker Vixen.
Shikoku Aquarium in Kagawa Prefecture is currently holding "Shikoku Aquarium Art Gallery 2026," a rotating exhibition of works by artists connected to the region and inspired by living creatures and nature, featuring Yoyoru's acrylic paintings through August 1 and 桜雨はると's acrylic originals through August 30, 2026.
More than 20 artists gather for "Shinjuku Nyaa Haku," a market devoted to cat lovers at Odakyu Department Store Shinjuku, running from August 5 to 10. The event brings together cat-themed art, accessories, and apparel, along with a purchase gift campaign offering original hand fans and stickers.
Matsuzakaya Nagoya Store is holding its first large-scale exhibition dedicated to manga artist Shirow Masamune, creator of The Ghost in the Shell, opening Sunday, August 2, with original art, digital manuscripts, and exclusive merchandise on display.
Liquor Mountain, which operates 207 specialty liquor stores nationwide, is opening "Shuen LIQUOR FESTIVAL 2026" at Hotel Granvia Kyoto, bringing together sake, wine, craft beer, and more from breweries and distilleries around the country for visitors to sample and enjoy.
With SKY ART FESTIVAL 2026 just three days away, large-scale stage construction is progressing at Shirarahama Beach in Shirahama, Wakayama, turning the familiar beach into a one-day resort entertainment venue with live music, a sunset, and 8,000 musical fireworks.
Ahead of the August 20, 2026 release of STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT, 30 stores across Akihabara will host an "Akiba Jack" campaign from August 17 to September 6, complete with themed store banners and free postcards, alongside a free YouTube livestream on August 15 featuring a mini live by Kanako Ito and a staff talk MC'd by Haruko Momoi.
ArtGrace Wedding Chateau/Omiya Rikyuu, ArtGrace Wedding Coast Tokyo Bay, and Iseyama Hills are hosting a limited-time Summer Family Buffet and Kids Patissier Experience in August 2026, where children put on a chef's coat and hat to build their own tropical mini parfait alongside a seasonal buffet and festival-style games.
On Saturday, August 8, 2026, the Imashirozuka Ancient History Museum in Takatsuki City will host a lecture by Kyoto Tachibana University's Atsushi Kojima on Emperor Keitai's reign as seen from Chikushi, part of the city's annual "Haniwa Day" program.
The Tokyo Art Dealers Association is holding Tobi Art Fair 2026 from October 16 to 18, 2026 at Tokyo Art Club, where 118 of Japan's leading art dealers will exhibit more than 2,000 works spanning antiques, tea ceremony utensils, swords, and modern and contemporary art, with advance tickets going on sale July 29.
WALL_alternative in Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo is holding "TOKYO SKA HAS NO BORDER," an exhibition marking TOKYO SKA PARADISE ORCHESTRA's 37th year that explores the band's "NO BORDER" philosophy through new art collaborations and community-focused research, running from August 11 to August 29, 2026.
Voltage Inc.'s real-life summer event Natsukoi 2026 comes to Kanda Myojin Shrine on August 8-9, 2026, as part of the Kanda Myojin Suzumi Matsuri, featuring life-size character panels, message stills, and content from six Volkoi romance titles.
On Saturday, August 1 and Sunday, August 2, 2026, Mitsui Outlet Park Sendai Port hosts Water Battle, a free water-gun activity in its parking lot plaza where visitors ages 5 and up are guaranteed to get soaked while cooling off from the summer heat.
The inaugural Yamato City Fireworks Festival will bring local residents of all generations together on September 26, 2026, with approximately 4,000 fireworks lighting up the night sky over Yamato Stadium in Kanagawa Prefecture.
On August 8 and 9, 2026, Yokohama will host "Umihaku 2026," one of Japan's largest hands-on, ocean-themed events, spanning a record three venues and featuring ship tours, workshops, stage programs, and marine activities aimed at children and families.
OIL by Bijutsu Techo Gallery in Shibuya, Tokyo, hosts Yuri Hasegawa's solo exhibition "Hokey-Pokey" from August 7 to 30, 2026, showcasing around 40 handmade felt plush works exploring the theme of "fakes" that can never quite become well-known characters.
A new event and G-Collect gacha have launched in the mobile game Hypnosis Mic -Alternative Rap Battle-, running from July 28 through mid-August 2026, with SSR 飴村乱数, SSR 夢野幻太郎, and SSR 有栖川帝統 up for grabs.
A pop-up shop for the TV anime 2.5 Dimensional Seduction opens at three Volks stores in Akihabara, Osaka, and Nagoya from August 22 to September 6, 2026, offering early merchandise sales and event purchase bonuses.
AICHI NAGOYA ART＆LIGHTS brings digital art and light-up projections to the Important Cultural Property buildings of the Aichi Prefectural Government Office and Nagoya City Hall from September 17 to October 24, 2026, with free admission and no advance reservation required.
A collaboration campaign between mobile battle game "#Compass: Combat Providence Analysis System" and entertainment chain ROUND1 runs nationwide from August 5 through November 8, 2026, featuring exclusive merchandise, collaboration menus, crane game prizes, and decorated karaoke rooms.
TERRACE & DINING ZERO at Cross Hotel Osaka is offering an autumn lunch buffet with unlimited dining time from September 5 through November 29, 2026, featuring seasonal mains, pastas, and desserts made with mushrooms, sweet potato, and Pacific saury.
The popular asymmetric action game DATSUGOKUGOKKO launches a special collaboration event with Rascal, offering limited-edition skins through the Rascal Collaboration Gacha running until August 31, 2026.
Chugai Mining Co., Ltd. Content Department will hold the TV Anime "The Elusive Samurai" Marui POP UP SHOP at Yurakucho Marui and Namba Marui starting August 15, 2026, featuring new merchandise such as acrylic stands and mini hanging scrolls with newly drawn illustrations of Tokiyuki Hojo dressed for each of the four seasons.
Himeji Castle and アクリエひめじ will be illuminated in cyan on August 1, 2026, in observance of "Water Day," a day established under Japan's Basic Act on the Water Cycle to raise awareness of the importance of a healthy water cycle.
The Jujutsu Kaisen animation exhibition featuring the "Hidden Inventory / Premature Death" and "Shibuya Incident" arcs is now open at Daimaru Sapporo Store, running through August 10, 2026. From July 27, a newly designed subway ad for the exhibition is on display near Exit 3 of Sapporo Station.
The Koshigaya Fireworks Festival, a summer tradition in Koshigaya City, Saitama Prefecture, was held on Saturday, July 25, 2026, drawing an estimated 250,000 visitors who watched fireworks launch from the embankment between Kasai Yosui (葛西用水) and the Moto-Arakawa River.
From August 5, MARC JACOBS celebrates the launch of its 2026 Fall Collection with limited-time pop-up stores at Isetan Shinjuku and Hankyu Umeda Main Store, featuring hand-painted collaboration bags by three artists alongside pieces from the new collection.
The 2026 new version of the Miffy zakka Festa is holding its first-ever event in Chiba Prefecture at Sogo Chiba Store. Running from August 11 to 24, the event features over 1,000 Miffy goods in this year's red theme, along with venue-exclusive mascots and photo spots to enjoy over the summer holidays.
Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation - Chronicle of Echoes, the smartphone and PC game that surpassed 500,000 pre-registrations, has launched today, July 27, 2026, and already tops the App Store's free game ranking, with new login bonuses, a limited-time scenario event, and a Sylphiette pickup gacha to celebrate.
Awaji Island's anime park Nijigen no Mori will open the Nijigen no Mori POP UP Store in World Cosplay Summit 2026 at Oasis 21 in Nagoya on August 1 and 2, 2026, offering Dragon Quest Island collaboration merchandise and other original goods normally sold only on Awaji Island.
Oddspark Co., Ltd. will open Oddspark! BAR in Sasebo at Sasebo Keirin (Sasebo Velodrome) on Saturday, August 8 and Sunday, August 9, 2026, during the Women's All-Star Keirin G1, featuring guest appearances by Reika Fukuda and Aya Hazuki, a prize drawing, and an original Love Live! collaboration drink.
TV Aichi will air the Okazaki Castle Fireworks Festival live on August 1, 2026, with drone footage and coverage of the hand-held fireworks tradition on the hoko-bune boats, plus a simultaneous stream on Locipo.
To mark July 24, Self-Medication Day, supplement brand Orthomol held a wellness event called Orthomol presents "TUNE YOURSELF" at Shonan's Chigasaki Southern Beach, inviting creators to spend a morning on beach activities, nutritional support, and Tuning Yoga.
A three-day sake event at Tokyo Big Sight this August lets visitors taste as much as they like from 44 breweries across Japan, with the full lineup of labels now revealed.
Seizan Golf Course in Karuizawa is opening its fairways free of charge on August 23, 2026, so children can play on the natural lawn and dogs can join a dedicated lawn walk, alongside golf-themed activities for the whole family.
The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross is holding the Cross: IF event starting July 23, introducing female versions of Meliodas and Ban through a special gacha, along with several other in-game events running through August 20.
A collaboration cafe themed on STRANGE EDEN is opening at Animatecafe Stand Ikebukuro 4th Store from August 15 to September 15, 2026, offering a limited-time menu inspired by the story's world and its seven fictional districts, alongside new merchandise and a bonus fair.
A limited-time collaboration cafe between SwitchBot's AI companion robot SwitchBot KATA Friends and Cotti Coffee opens on July 27, 2026, at the Cotti Coffee shop near Awajicho Station in Tokyo, featuring an exclusive matcha mango smoothie, costumed character meet-and-greets, and original merchandise giveaways.
Takatsuki City in Osaka will hold the 57th Takatsuki Matsuri on August 1 and 2, 2026, a summer festival with more than 50 years of history featuring parades, stage performances by around 130 groups, and roughly 100 food stalls and kitchen cars across five venues.
Techcronoss celebrates the launch of Techcross Fest with the arrival of new character Olsen from the UNITIA crossover, a free 10-pull gacha campaign, and a lineup of in-game events running from July 27, 2026.
To mark the 50th anniversary of Tomytec's TOMIX model train brand, Kyoto Railway Museum will hold a special exhibition tracing its history from August 29 to September 23, 2026, featuring large dioramas, product displays, weekend workshops, and limited-edition merchandise.
Munyugurumi Patio, the character goods shop operated by KThingS Co., Ltd., is holding the U*SA*HA*NA POP-UP STORE × Munyugurumi Patio at Tokyo Station Ichibangai from July 31 to August 13, 2026, with items also available online through the Tokyo Station Online Plaza during the same period.
Village Vanguard is holding a "Miffy, Connected by Handwritten Warmth" fair at its 197 stores across Japan from July 31 to August 31, 2026, giving out limited postcards and shoppers with purchases of Dick Bruna goods and running a sweepstakes offering a pair trip to Huis Ten Bosch.
YAMATO Lab.'s pop-up event Yadotsunagi — Memories of a Stay, the Sound of Geta Echoing — runs at Kinosaki Onsen from August 1 and at YAMATO Lab. TOKYO in Kagurazaka from August 7, 2026, showcasing items reworked from yukata donated by 14 Kinosaki ryokan.
From August 1 to August 30, 2026, Yokohama VIVRE is hosting the HAPPY KAWAII Matsuri, bringing together character greetings, limited-time pop-up shops, novelty and purchase bonus campaigns, workshops, and an app-member-exclusive shopping ticket giveaway across the mall's anime, character, and hobby shops.
Infinite Loop has released "Calculator - Desktop Mate Widgets," a digital calculator app and sister release to the desktop mascot platform Desktop Mate, on July 22, 2026, alongside a same-day Hatsune Miku DLC, with more Vocaloid character packs planned for August.
A revival collaboration event between the arcade card-battle game EIKETSU TAISEN: Kogen Soukoku no Hasshou and manga artist Masatoshi Kawahara's works kicked off on July 22, 2026, bringing collaboration warrior cards to the battlefield through a stamp campaign running to August 19.
The "Gintama POP UP STORE in LOFT" event runs from August 7 to August 23, 2026, at Ikebukuro LOFT and Umeda LOFT, featuring new merchandise with newly drawn watercolor-style illustrations themed around "Summer Steps."
Crypton Future Media has announced 初音ミク ぐらふぃコレクション なぞの音楽すい星 Re:Merge, a new smartphone game featuring Hatsune Miku and the other Piapro Characters, with commemorative stickers being given away at Hatsune Miku "Magical Mirai 2026" venues this summer.
Hotel Associa Shizuoka's all-day dining restaurant Pergola is hosting its July and August buffet, Shizuoka Marche, with elementary school students dining free on July weekends and at half price on August weekdays.
From August 3 to 16, 2026, Ikebukuro PARCO turns the whole building into one pop-culture "park" with the new event PARCO POP CULTURE PARK, featuring special shop events, a capsule toy lottery, mascot appearances, and the debut of the city-wide festival Ikebukuro Manga Anime Weeks 2026.
A two-day PR event introducing JR Kyushu's D&S (Design & Story) trains takes place at Futako Tamagawa Tsutaya Denki on August 22 and 23, 2026, with in-train merchandise sales, an onboard meal panel display, and a children's uniform try-on experience.
Additional September performances have been added to the immersive night-museum event A Somewhat Strange Job Experience: Midnight Curator, staged after hours at TOKYO NODE in Toranomon Hills, after tickets for the original July and August run sold out. New tickets go on sale from noon on July 25, 2026.
The Neo Heisei Retro Exhibition, which drew more than 30,000 visitors in Tokyo, is coming to Nagoya PARCO from September 5 to October 4, 2026. A limited-capacity pre-open preview will be held the evening before on September 4, with members of Nagoya-based idol group BOYS AND MEN on hand to welcome guests as the exhibition's official supporters.
Nikko Kaido Oyama Distillery in Tochigi Prefecture releases its first canned highball, "Nikko Highball," on August 8, made with whisky aged in a Nikko cedar cask, alongside a one-day tasting event at JR Oyama Station.
Nuimap, an app for enjoying outings with stuffed animals, held its first offline event, "Nui-Tori Cafe Meetup," at Plumeria Cafe Yokohama on July 2, 2026, featuring a stuffed-animal photography lesson from Instagram photographer Chiiko, hands-on shooting practice using the cafe's menu, and time for participants to connect over their shared hobby.
Our Movie Theater, an immersive theater game staged in the movie theater of Tokyo's soon-to-be-demolished Iwanami Jimbocho Building through August 31, 2026, has revealed a new key visual, cast visuals, and details of a talk event featuring screenwriter Dizm, as ticket sales pass 2,500.
Lemino will exclusively live-stream QUINTET.6, a grappling tournament held for the first time at Kyoto's Kyu Butokuden, a nationally important cultural property regarded as a sacred site of Japanese martial arts, on Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 3:00 PM. Combat sports legend Genki Sudo joins as QUINTET's new producer alongside founder Kazushi Sakuraba, with Hidehiko Yoshida appearing as guest commentator.
The reading drama "The Bottled Sea Sang Ryuztan’s Dream in the Bedroom 2026," a late-summer tradition since 2023, comes to TODA HALL in Tokyo's Kyobashi from September 25 to 27, 2026, featuring both a voice actor cast and a newly added actor cast performing the same story across three days.
On Friday, August 28, 2026, Strings Hotel Nagoya will turn its cathedral-view Cabana Garden blue for one night only with "STRINGS Blue Bubble Night," featuring a limited Chandon Brut blue cocktail, live jazz from Aichi University's Blue Stars Jazz Orchestra, a blue dress code with a Best Dresser Award, and an afternoon tea or evening high tea plan at the New York Lounge.
The Toranomon Advertising Festival, a nine-day advertising creative festival at TOKYO NODE in Toranomon Hills, returns October 9–17, 2026, after its debut edition drew 17,044 visitors. The first wave of announced 2026 speakers includes creative directors Naoki Ito, Masashi Kawamura, and Kashiwa Sato, actor Kyoko Hasegawa, and choreographer MIKIKO.
WEGO is holding a three-day pop-up event, "WEGO 2026 SUMMER SPECIAL POPUP," at THE PLUG in Harajuku from August 7 to 9, 2026, celebrating IVE member REI's appointment as the face of its WEGO 2026 SUMMER visual campaign.
Colopl's mobile action game Alice Gear Aegis reached its 8.5th anniversary on July 22, 2026, with an anniversary livestream set for July 29 and a series of in-game campaigns — including a revived costume, select scouts, an accessory exchange, and a Carat purchase bonus — running into September.
Oddspark, the online betting service for publicly managed sports operated by Oddspark Co., Ltd., is running a collaboration campaign with the anime Attack on Titan from July 23 to August 5, 2026, offering original collaboration goods such as ponchos, carrying cases, and T-shirts as Ticket Challenge prizes, alongside a companion follow-and-repost campaign on X.
Container Culture Museum in Shinagawa, Tokyo, is holding a free summer holiday event for elementary school students on August 5 and 6, 2026, featuring a quiz rally, container craft activities, and an SDGs workshop on containers and sustainability.
Daimaru Kobe is celebrating summer 2026 with a collaboration tied to the new Globe-Trotter Travel Guidebook Kobe City, a quiz rally and prize drawing, shopping perks around the Former Foreign Settlement, and a traditional summer festival at the store.
New Comiket 108 merchandise from the TV anime Mistress Kanan is Devilishly Easy, featuring newly drawn White Cat and Bunny Girl themed artwork, goes on sale at Tokyo Big Sight on August 15 and 16, 2026, with pre-orders also open through Chugaionline.
Ahead of its 4th full album The Golden Age, Nagoya instrumental rock band mudy on the 昨晩 released the digital single The Farewell on July 15, 2026, alongside the day-by-day lineup for its 20th-anniversary two-day concert, ALL SUPER MAXXXXX!!, this November.
PUMA's "PUMA BASKETBALL INFORMATION" newsletter highlights two new basketball shoes launching in July 2026, plus a basketball camp for middle and high school students in Saitama that PUMA is sponsoring this August.
After its July session sold out within hours, Roppongi Tea Factory will hold an additional "chazume" workshop on August 8, 2026, where participants pack tencha tea leaves into a jar to age for about three months before reuniting with their matcha this November.
Sheraton Miyako Hotel Osaka will host a Chinese Liquor Seminar on September 24, 2026, exploring the charm of Chinese wine centered on Shaoxing wine, paired with an original course crafted by Chinese Restaurant Shisen.
On July 22 and 26, 2026, PanForYou Fukudaya Kanuma in Tochigi Prefecture is hosting Shokupan Museum, a two-day event gathering distinctive shokupan loaves from bakeries across the country for visitors to browse and buy on the spot.
THE WATER PARK, the water attraction that proved popular last year, returns to THE OUTLETS HIROSHIMA from July 25 through August 9, 2026, with two cutely designed water slides and a water play area for families to beat the summer heat.
TIAD, Autograph Collection in Nagoya will host a one-night-only "Summer Night Lounge" on August 8, 2026, at its 3rd-floor Lounge, offering a luxurious high tea of savories and sweets alongside a free-flow of tea, wine, and Champagne for an elegant summer evening.
From July 22, 2026, Tokyo Beer Hall & Beer Terrace 14 (Ichiyon) in Tokyo's Marunouchi is holding a summer-only fair called "Salt and Spice," serving 12 dishes built around seasoned salts and spices designed to pair with COEDO beer.
From August 15 to 19, 2026, Kanze Noh Theater in GINZA SIX marks its annual summer festival with hands-on mask experiences, daily workshops, large-screen film presentations, and original Noh-inspired goods, all with support for international visitors.
Universal Studios Japan has revealed details of "Afterimage," a new attraction joining the 15th-anniversary Halloween Horror Nights this autumn. It's the event's first attraction to carry an R-18 rating and require a signed waiver, delivering extreme psychological horror. The reveal also brings a new 30-second commercial starring Kitamura Takumi and an updated Express Pass lineup with a guaranteed Afterimage pass.
ZEPETO, the avatar social platform operated by NAVER Z Corporation, officially releases a new "2D Avatar Type" for a more anime-style world, and kicks off a special TikTok creator livestream collaboration to celebrate the launch.
On August 3, 2026, Tokyu Kabukicho Tower in Shinjuku is holding "Acche! Niigata Fes 2026," featuring a live viewing of the Nagaoka Matsuri fireworks, a mini edamame speed-eating championship with idol guest Rio Nanami, and free Niigata ice cream and a traditional dance performance at Kabukicho Cinecity Square.
TO Books is holding two character popularity votes for Ascendance of a Bookworm at once, running from noon on July 21 through 9:00 AM on August 5, 2026. Everyone who votes receives a bookmark design, and the top-ranking characters will appear in new artwork by illustrator Yuu Shiina in this year's Fanbook 11, wearing the winning concept costume.
Doi Shibazuke Honpo's Ohara Main Store in Kyoto will hold a special 125th-anniversary event from August 8 to 11, unveiling a new pickling barrel funded through crowdfunding and offering rare unpasteurized shibazuke, limited-time food, and hands-on attractions.
Hulu will exclusively stream every performance of DOZLE Corp.'s solo offline event 'Shiritsu Dozle Gakuen: Buttobina Matsuri!!,' held September 12–13, 2026, with viewing tickets on sale starting July 24, 2026.
The fantasy RPG FLOWER KNIGHT GIRL, operated by DMM GAMES, is holding a new in-game event celebrating its 11.5th anniversary from July 21 through August 3, along with new gacha characters, character quests, and other update content.
Eleven Gokurakuyu and RAKU SPA super sento locations team up with Sumikkogurashi from August 6 to 25, 2026, featuring themed baths, exclusive merchandise, collaboration menu items, and special events.
From August 12 to 18, 2026, Sake Market Shinjuku will host a limited-time pop-up pairing 10 ice cream flavors with 100 varieties of sweet sake and 10 toppings, creating more than 10,000 possible combinations.
A stage devoted to the roughly 600-year-old comedic art of kyogen arrives at Roppongi Tricolore Theater this October and November, led by the young performer Mannojo Nomura.
New original merchandise for the TV anime Mermaid Melody Pichi Pichi Pitch, featuring specially drawn artwork themed around a moonlit mermaid serenade, will be sold at touring pop-up shops in Tokyo, Fukuoka, and Osaka, as well as online.
Starting Saturday, July 25, 2026, Metsä Village is opening a dedicated hand-held fireworks area that runs nightly through August 23, joining the ongoing "Metsä's Nordic Fireworks" and Moominvalley Park's "Moominvalley Lake Fireworks" as part of Metsä's summer lineup.
Ohori Park's Japanese Garden in Fukuoka will open a new nighttime art event, "SEKAI," on August 1, 2026, following on from last year's "SORA." The event centers on a giant illuminated sphere floating on the garden's pond, paired with interactive projection-mapping content, and runs through December 31 as part of a program marking the garden's upcoming temporary closure for renovation.
The Onegai AiPri POP UP SHOP in OIOI brings new character merchandise to Shinjuku Marui Annex and Namba Marui starting July 25, 2026, with a special AiPri card for purchases over 3,000 yen and a prize lottery for Epos Card holders.
coly's stage play "Promise of Wizard - Our Magical Party Wiz You! - A Story About the Stars" will stream its main performance live from Parthenon Tama Main Hall on July 25, 2026, with streaming tickets on sale from July 21 and archive viewing available through August 2.
A cheering squad themed lineup of new Rent-A-Girlfriend merchandise, including acrylic stands and a T-shirt available before the event, goes on sale at Tokyo Big Sight during Comiket 108 on August 15 and 16, 2026, with online pre-orders also open.
A pickup gacha for the new character Ice Heaven's Prison Catastrophia has begun in the cross-heroine RPG Techcronoss, running from July 21 to August 3, 2026, alongside the new Doppel Fantasy content running through August 2.
From July through September 2026, TOKYO Solamachi is hosting a lineup of summer vacation workshops for all ages, including wind chime painting, hermit crab and axolotl scooping, food sample making, resin keychain crafting, and candy sculpting, plus an original T-shirt and tote bag workshop at Tokyo Skytree's SKYTREE SHOP.
TOWERLAND –ROOFTOP BAR & BBQ–, located directly beneath NIDEC Kyoto Tower, will host its first bubble performance event, TOWERLAND BUBBLE STATION, on August 8, 2026, featuring performer Shabota Awao as part of its ongoing 30-day summer event series.
On August 16, Yokohama FC will hold a Pokémon-themed J.League Special Fes for its match against Júbilo Iwata, giving eco-friendly EVO Bags to the first 50,000 attendees and rolling out new Pikachu and Clefable collaboration merchandise.
YOKOHAMA URBAN SPORTS FESTIVAL ’26 returns to the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse on October 17 and 18, 2026, with skateboarding, breaking, BMX flatland, and more, alongside the co-located ALL AMERICAN FOOD FESTIVAL ’26.
A collaboration cafe for the TV anime "You and I Are Polar Opposites" will run at motto cafe Ikebukuro from August 4 to September 13 and at motto cafe Osaka from November 6 to November 23, 2026, with the food menu and collaboration merchandise to be announced later.
The 19th Azumino Fireworks Festival takes place on August 14, 2026, in Azumino City, Nagano, with about 4,000 fireworks including music fireworks and an extra-large starmine finale. Viewing tickets and parking passes are on sale now.
Aquaworld Oarai in Ibaraki is filling summer 2026 with seasonal programs, including its renewed Dolphins and Sea Lions Ocean Live show, a summer version of the sardine display IWASHI LIFE, the "Matsuri Aquaworld" festival with themed exhibits and food, a Sumikko Gurashi collaboration, and Saturday night openings, running from July 16 through September 23.
Tokyo Sports Wellness Village is hosting "Ariake Summer Splash," a new water play event, on weekends in August 2026 at livedoor URBAN SPORTS PARK in Tokyo's Ariake, combining an upgraded "Water Survival Game" with a 500-yen festival and a cool-down food fest.
GRYPHLINE has released the new core version 武陵決戦編「向淵行」 for Arknights: Endfield today, adding new areas, the largest lineup of in-game events yet, and the first ★6 Caster operator オクギ, alongside a four-day half-anniversary POP-UP event opening tomorrow at Bellesalle Akihabara.
Japan's oldest amusement park, Asakusa Hanayashiki, is extending its operating hours from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM for 23 days from August 1 to August 23, 2026, as part of "Natsuyashiki no Yoru 2026." The event features an illuminated night park, a craft beer and festival plaza, a discounted After 5 ticket, and daily comedy or street performances.
BASEGATE Yokohama Kannai, which opened this past March in front of JR Kannai Station, will hold its first summer festival, "BASEGATE Natsu Matsuri," from July 25 to August 31, 2026, featuring a night market, bon odori, jazz live music, and a lineup of cool seasonal food and drink.
Bonobono marks its 40th manga anniversary and the TV anime's 10th anniversary with a pop-up shop at Kinshicho Marui from August 14 to 30, featuring an author signing event and new merchandise, plus a collaboration cafe in Harajuku from August 28 to September 6.
On September 27, 2026, Hotel Chourakukan in Kyoto will hold the one-day "Art Festival in CHOURAKUKAN 2026," themed "Architecture and Hospitality Culture," featuring a rare opening of its private Onari-no-Ma room, a Michelin-chef collaboration dinner, concerts, art exhibitions, and traditional tea and incense experiences.
Chuo Line Beer Works in Koganei marks its first anniversary on August 30, 2026, with a limited chestnut-inspired amber ale, a new standard pilsner, a two-day tap takeover weekend, and anniversary campaigns running through the season.
DMM GAMES has launched the "Summer! DMM GAMES Swimsuit Jack!! '26" campaign, running from July 14 to August 12, 2026, featuring a roulette offering a cumulative 1 million winners a chance at as much as 10,000 DMM Points, purchase coupons across 25-plus titles, and login bonuses spanning 28 participating games.
Ecute Omiya and Omiya North's second annual chili pepper fair runs July 21 to August 2, 2026, featuring 18 station-exclusive dishes made with 11 varieties of Saitama-grown chili pepper, including rare fresh domestic peppers and new chili-chocolate sweets.
On July 14, 2026, FARO, the innovative Italian restaurant on the 10th floor of the Tokyo Ginza Shiseido Building, joined the first installment of "Regenerative Gastronomy," a special dinner with sake brand IWA and Kitasanriku Factory built around the theme of regenerating the natural environment.
A pop-up shop for TV anime Fate/strange Fake, built around newly drawn glasses-themed illustrations, is set to open at Bushiroad Creative Store Akihabara Honten from July 24 to August 9, 2026, offering a lineup of new merchandise.
From July 18, 2026, two of Fuji-Q Highland's signature thrill attractions arrive at TOKYO TOWER in VR form, a free-roam horror maze in FootTown's basement based on the park's "Senritsu Meikyu" haunted maze, and a VR roller coaster ride on the third floor featuring five of its most popular coasters.
Jewelry brand GARNI is opening a pop-up shop at Hakata Hankyu from July 29 to August 4, 2026, featuring its 2026 collection theme "Yohaku" (Blank Space) alongside the signature Crockery series.
The Osaka Prefectural Flower Cultural Garden in Kawachinagano, Osaka, is expanding its popular Wind Chime Wall and planting sunflowers for summer photo spots, alongside a World Insect Exhibition, a new Carnivorous Plant Laboratory, a Begonia Exhibition, ayu fish catching, and other family events this summer.
Zushiya Ginza Main Store's B1 gallery is hosting the Hanasanga "Forms of Prayer" exhibition, featuring hariko Jizo and Bosatsu figures plus new works, through Sunday, August 9.
Haneda Airport Garden, the complex directly connected to Haneda Airport Terminal 3, marks its renewal with a "Power-Up Fair" from July 17, featuring new store opening campaigns, a jumbo prize draw with luxury prizes, and colorful chindon-ya street performances.
A free real-life mystery-solving game based on Here Comes the Black Witch!! runs from August 1, 2026 through January 31, 2027 at Tokyo Dome City LaQua, letting visitors explore the air-conditioned complex on a story-driven walking challenge.
FRENCH LE CHENE at Kyoto's Hotel Chourakukan is joining Kyoto Gourmet Tour 2026 Summer from August 1 through September 30, 2026, serving four limited-time lunch and dinner courses centered on Tanba beef and other seasonal ingredients inside the historic National Important Cultural Property mansion.
A tarot-themed merchandise fair for The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy- opens at select Animate stores from October 10, 2026, with an online pre-order campaign already underway at the Animate Online Shop from July 16.
The character crossover event "ICON SUMMIT," which drew more than 20,000 visitors last year, is being held this summer at two locations — JR Omiya Station and Abeno Q's Mall in Osaka — with pop-up shops for Pokémon Peaceful Place, Sylvanian Families, Pompompurin, Ponkickies, and more.
To mark the 30th anniversary of Gambling Apocalypse KAIJI, a pop-up store opens at Apita Matsusaka Mikumo in Mie Prefecture from July 24 to August 11, 2026, offering a large new lineup of original merchandise and a purchase-bonus postcard featuring the characters' signature expressions.
From July 21 to September 13, 2026, Kaiju Sakaba's Shimbashi Distillery location is holding an "Ultraman Tiga Fair" with food and drinks themed around the monsters and aliens who battled Ultraman Tiga, plus a random limited-edition coaster with every fair-menu order.
Kawagoe Prince Hotel will hold a 35th anniversary special show, Kinpare: What Do You Do with Rakugo and Painting?, on August 11, 2026, pairing illustrator Kin Shiotani's live drawing performance with rakugo storytelling by Tatekawa Harunosuke, alongside a pre-show lunch buffet at the hotel's Prince Hall.
Kobe Port Tower and Dick Bruna TABLE add Miffy tote bags, keyholders, stickers, and other Day and Night themed goods, plus new collaboration food and a city-wide stamp rally, to their Kobe Waterfront summer event running July 30 to September 30, 2026.
A limited-time story-style aquarium, "Kurashiki Goldfish Museum — Night Parade of a Hundred Yokai Goldfish," opens July 17 at Aeon Mall Kurashiki in Okayama, taking visitors through six themed spaces populated by about 40 species and 1,000 goldfish across a single night from midnight to dawn.
FENETRE Co., Ltd. debuts a new baby clothing brand, L’AUBE bébé, tailored with the same aesthetic as its womenswear label L'AUBE BLANC. A two-day launch event takes place in Daikanyama on July 18 and 19, 2026, ahead of the collection's online debut on July 24.
Shinsaibashi PARCO, Daimaru Shinsaibashi, and the Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street team up with Walt Disney Japan for the area's first tie-up campaign, Mickey & Friends with YOU@SHINSAIBASHI, running August 8 to 30, 2026, with special goods, an art exhibition, a gashapon campaign, and a new Disney Store.
The "Minato Mirai Dinosaur Rally" runs July 17 to August 23, 2026, bringing a dinosaur-themed stamp rally, food, and goods to shops and facilities across Yokohama's Minato Mirai area, alongside the return of the "Yokohama Dinosaur Exhibition 2026" at Pacifico Yokohama.
Goryori Mukyu, a Japanese restaurant in Roppongi Hills, is holding a one-day, 10-guest-only tea gathering called "Mukyu Chaji" on August 8, 2026, in collaboration with Urasenke tea instructor Kyoko Ishikawa, pairing a specially designed Japanese afternoon tea with a chabako (tea box) tea ceremony.
Nagasaki Stadium City is opening its first haunted house, "Oshigurui," from July 18 to August 31, 2026. Produced by Nagasaki-born horror creator Michael T. Yamaguchi, the walk-through attraction ties into the story of horror idol group Akushukai and lets visitors choose between two fear levels.
On August 15 and 16, 2026, KYOTO TSURUYA, the Japanese restaurant on the 18th floor of Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel, is holding a parent-child cooking class where families learn dashi tasting and plating basics from the head chef, followed by a family kaiseki meal.
Tacticart, HTB Hokkaido Television Broadcasting, and Doshin Bunka Jigyosha bring "Nodame Cantabile" Story Live Orchestra to Sapporo Cultural Arts Theater hitaru on July 29, 2026. The stage show pairs live orchestral performances of classical masterpieces with narration and video, featuring Tacticart Orchestra under conductor Kenshiro Sakairi and narration by original TV anime cast members Ayako Kawasumi and Tomokazu Seki.
From July 17 to August 16, 2026, BARNEYS NEW YORK GINZA and FUKUOKA host a pop-up event for ÖLEND, a bag brand born in Barcelona in 2012, marking the first time Barneys New York has carried the brand's colorful, size-varied bags.
THE OSAKA STATION HOTEL, Autograph Collection is accepting lottery entries from July 23 for a one-night stay plan tied to the 38th Naniwa Yodogawa Fireworks Festival on October 17, 2026, with corner rooms on the 32nd to 38th floors offering panoramic views of the fireworks over Osaka.
From July 22 to 27, 2026, Osaka Takashimaya hosts "Fresh! Fun! HAWAIʻI," a six-day fair bringing around 30 shops of Hawaiian food, fashion, and art to its 7th floor, along with hula shows, live music, and a collaboration stage tied to BS12 Twellv's "Falling in Love with Hawaii."
OUTERPLANE has kicked off a major summer update, adding the limited-time character Heatwave Cop Delta alongside the new event dungeon Automaton of the Horizon, seasonal campaigns, and new summer skins for four fan-favorite characters. The update also previews an upcoming opening tutorial and a Steam (PC) version of the game.
Sanrio is holding a two-day festival called "Pomfes" for Pompompurin's 30th anniversary at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Event Plaza on September 12 and 13, 2026, with stage performances by the character and guest artists including Juice=Juice, Monaki, and WILD BLUE.
A highland-type colony of around 2,000 Nikko daylilies is now in full bloom beside the Rock Garden at Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden in Kobe, carpeting the area in vivid yellow. The garden is also hosting a special exhibition on plants and insects through late September.
Saint Seiya Galaxy Soldiers is running a limited-time event featuring SSR "Minos, the Heavenly Noble Star," with a boosted appearance rate and a guaranteed pull after 40 summons, alongside a Training Challenge offering exclusive rewards, both running July 16 to August 6, 2026.
Sapporo Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill is holding its Summer Vacation Event 2026 from July 25 to August 16, marking the 50th anniversary of the Clark Statue. Highlights include a free admission day on July 31, Clark-themed challenges, a sheep walking race, a Bon Odori and fireworks experience, and craft workshops.
Restaurant Southwest at Sapporo Tokyu REI Hotel is holding a three-day, all-you-can-drink dinner buffet themed around aging, fermentation, and smoking, featuring 26 dishes built mainly around Hokkaido ingredients, from September 19 to 21, 2026. Guests who reserve through the official website by August 31 get ¥500 off the adult price.
Shimoda Marine Aquarium in Shizuoka is launching the second installment of its "All About Fixed-Net Fishing" exhibition — a fisherman-costume fish feeding show called "Discovery Ocean" — running July 25 to August 23, 2026, with commentary on the fish caught in fixed nets and specimens such as ray spines and a moray eel skull.
Shinjuku Prince Hotel is celebrating the August 7 release of Minions & Monsters with a themed collaboration room available August 1 to 31, 2026, and a Hollywood-inspired collaboration afternoon tea at Japanese Dining & Bar FUGA running July 21 to August 31, 2026.
To mark its 10th anniversary, Strings Hotel Nagoya's French restaurant Gramercy Suite is hosting a "Kids Table Manner" class on August 17 and a "Kids Cooking" class on August 27, letting children ages 6 to 12 learn dining etiquette and try their hand at making gnocchi alongside the hotel's chefs.
On August 16, Six Senses Kyoto's Rooftop Lounge will host "TELMONT Champagne Rooftop Okuribi Night," a one-night-only event pairing free-flow Telmont Champagne and signature cocktails with a seasonal Kyoto food buffet, set against the glow of the Gozan Okuribi bonfires.
From August 28 to October 12, 2026, TEA AND BAR at THE THOUSAND KYOTO serves a Shine Muscat-themed afternoon tea featuring a tiara-like welcome parfait, six tea stand sweets including a whole-grape tuncaron, a Shine Muscat sandwich, and around 30 free-flow drinks.
From September 16 to October 31, Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea host the "Disney Halloween" event, featuring the Villains' parade "Into the Frenzy," new photo spots, seasonal menus, and merchandise. Tokyo DisneySea's Lost River Delta also expands its Coco-themed "Lazos de la Familia" event, plus a new Duffy & Friends program and stage show.
A craft beer tasting and networking event featuring beers from the popular Tokyo brewery "VECTOR BREWING" will be held at Sanbou BAR Shinjuku on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, from 6:00 PM. Guests can sample four to five brews and enjoy all-you-can-drink craft beer with casual conversation for ¥5,000, with newcomers and enthusiasts alike welcome.
On July 19 and 20, 2026, VOLCOM is holding a special session at the Shonan Open where artist Karasu will use his original Waruagaki painting and printing technique to customize visitors' clothing at HUG-RIDE PARK in Fujisawa.
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter will hold "Dark Arts Halloween," its first Halloween special event since opening, from September 10 to November 8, 2026, transforming the venue into a world overtaken by Death Eaters and Dementors.
Wolfgang's Steakhouse is joining the Hawaii-themed "Fresh! Fun! HAWAI'I" fair at Kyoto Takashimaya S.C. from July 29 to August 4, 2026, serving its bone-in sirloin steak set for dine-in and takeout, plus takeout-only menu items.
Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise's 2026 summer campaign, the "Even-More-Ken-Matsudaira-Covered Island Summer Siege," begins July 18, upgrading the hit "Ken Matsudaira-Covered Amusement Park" into an even more intense version and extending the takeover to the aquarium, with new attractions launching August 1, Ken Matsudaira arriving in person on July 30, and the "Fireworks Symphonia" show running through August 31.
On August 21, 2026, Yokohama Mores' rooftop Mores BBQ Beer Garden hosts Bon DANCE 2026, a new bon odori event that blends beer garden dining, traditional dance, and DJ music. DJ Celly, known online for a viral Bon Jovi bon odori mashup, headlines alongside DJ YAHAGI, Tokyo Otome Daiko, and the Japan Bon Odori Association, with a limited standing plan available for the first 100 guests.
Pool Kingdom in ABURAYAMA FUKUOKA, in Fukuoka City, runs July 18 through August 26, 2026, with a giant waterslide, a kids' athletic pool, a Saturday night pool overlooking the city, kitchen cars, a free lottery, and other bonus content added for summer.
Alice Gear Aegis has launched a limited-time collaboration event with the TV anime Magical Girl Lyrical NANOHA EXCEEDS Gun Blaze Vengeance starting July 13, 2026, featuring playable versions of Shiina Kuze and Nanoha Takamachi, an original story episode supervised by original creator Masaki Tsuzuki, and a voice-cast autograph giveaway campaign.
Nessie Cafe, the collaboration cafe for the hit battle royale game Apex Legends, marks its fifth year by expanding to four cities nationwide — Tokyo, Osaka, Sapporo, and Sendai — across six locations, running from August 6 to September 30, 2026.
Areeam, the fashion brand produced by influencer Ainyan, is holding a pop-up store at Lumine Est Shinjuku from July 21 to 31, 2026, featuring original items and a new Disney Collection inspired by Toy Story, Mickey Mouse, and Minnie Mouse.
THE KOBE DINING CRUISE will host its Ashiya Fireworks Cruise on Saturday, August 1, 2026, aboard the Concerto and Luminous Kobe 2, offering fireworks-deck viewing, chef-prepared courses, and live music from Kobe Port. Some plans are already sold out, with limited seats remaining on the rest.
An Attack on Titan-themed fair is coming to Animate stores across Japan starting October 3, 2026, featuring newly illustrated "Guard and Prisoner" concept merchandise, with an online pre-order campaign already underway from July 9.
The Nyanko Summer Festival, the first real-life event to bring together The Battle Cats, 『パズルで豊作！にゃんこ村』, and Nyanko Daishoten in one place, opens July 24, 2026, with festival games, character encounters, and a mall-wide stamp rally at three venues in Nagoya, Saitama, and Yokohama through late August.
TV anime Bungo Stray Dogs and avatar communication app Pokecolo Twin are running a collaboration from July 13 to July 30, 2026, offering free character-themed avatar items, a limited-time gacha, a special photo event, and campaigns to win real-life goods such as acrylic stands and can badges.
The City of Yokohama, the Yokohama Convention & Visitors Bureau, and Yokohama Minatomirai 21 are teaming up with Chiikawa the Movie, The Secret of the Mermaid Island, for a citywide collaboration from July 24 to August 2, 2026, featuring an original sticker giveaway, photo spots across town, and special collaboration fireworks.
Chiikawa Pocket, the first smartphone app based on Chiikawa, is holding a "Mermaid Island" event tied to Chiikawa the Movie, The Secret of the Mermaid Island, from July 24 to August 28, 2026, complete with new costumes, a key visual reveal, and a login bonus offering the Mermaid Island Hachiware costume.
The immersive noir comedy "BAD END," the debut production of new theater project Dawn Stage, runs August 28 to September 1, 2026, at Atelier Fanfare Koenji in Tokyo, with a cast that includes a former Takarazuka Revue otokoyaku, an active pro wrestler, and an adult video actress.
An immersive mystery-solving event based on TV anime Dr. STONE, "Kingdom of Science VS 闇の科学王国," comes to Kyocera Dome Osaka's 9F Sky Hall from August 1 to 16, 2026, with tickets already on sale.
EVANGELION STORE SUMMER FES 2026 in AmiAmi runs at AmiAmi Akihabara Radio Kaikan Store from July 18 to August 2, 2026, offering exclusive Evangelion merchandise, a large character panel display, and a clear card gift for qualifying purchases.
Felissimo will hold a midsummer art event for children and adults at its Kobe head office on August 10, 2026, featuring hands-on art programs and an evening art and bar session, as part of its 60th anniversary "Art Meets EXPO 60" project.
Fuji-Q Highland is turning its entire park into an immersive nighttime horror experience from July 31 to August 2, 2026, tied to director Takashi Shimizu's upcoming film The Village of Eight Graves, and introducing an "actor participation" ticket for the first time.
From July 16 to 26, 2026, Gallery CABaN NEWoMan Yokohama and CABaN Fukuoka are hosting an exhibition for "GIFTSHOP," a new Paris-born culture-souvenir brand inspired by the city's celebrated restaurants and cafes, with apparel, accessories, and a complimentary postcard gift for buyers.
The "地球人.jp presents Hakata Summer Festival 2026" returns to JR Hakata Station Plaza from August 4 to 16 for its 8th year, with nightly Bon dancing, an approximately 8-meter lantern tower, and festival food stalls including newcomers serving Hakata-style chicken skin skewers and Korean cheese hot dogs.
Hatsune Miku "Magical Mirai 2026" launches in Hamamatsu on July 24, then tours to Osaka and Chiba through August, pairing live concerts and an exhibition with wide-ranging collaborations with local businesses and the city of Hamamatsu.
Hiroshima Motomachi Aquarium is holding a yukata-themed summer exhibition from July 18 to September 6, 2026, featuring the colorful Coral hind fish, a ticket discount for visitors dressed in yukata or jinbei, and six days of extended evening hours during the Obon period.
Hitachi Seaside Park in Ibaraki is holding its "Tobikkiri! Summer Fair" from July 18 to August 31, 2026, featuring expanded kochia and flower gardens, a three-part water play area, hands-on summer events, and cool seasonal treats.
Hotel Monterey Okinawa Spa & Resort in Onna Village is teaming up with Osteria Lucca owner-chef Shuichiro Masuya and its own French restaurant Escale for a one-night-only collaboration dinner on September 21, 2026, blending Italian and French cuisine with Okinawan ingredients.
Riviera Zushi Marina's Malibu Farm restaurant in Zushi, Kanagawa Prefecture, is hosting HUBLOT SUMMER LOUNGE, a limited-time collaboration with Swiss watch brand HUBLOT featuring a pastel-toned space, a timepiece display, and a limited dessert and drink menu, from July 17 to August 2, 2026.
Frontier Works is bringing the anime In a World Full of Zombies I'm the Only One Who Doesn't Get Attacked to Comic Market 108 at Tokyo Big Sight on August 15-16, 2026, featuring a zombie cosplayer photo session, themed booth decorations, and limited novelties ahead of the series' January 2027 premiere on AT-X.
The Kamimizo Summer Festival takes place in Sagamihara's Chuo Ward on July 25 and 26, 2026, with twelve mikoshi and eight festival floats parading through the streets near Kamimizo Station alongside food stalls, a parade, and a tradition tracing back to the late Edo period.
The idle RPG The King of Fighters AFK has launched a summer update featuring the new Legend Fighter Aqua Splash Style Mai Shiranui, seasonal pickup summon events, a new swinging-action minigame, and several other limited-time events.
From July 29 to August 4, 2026, Kyoto Takashimaya S.C. hosts "Fresh! Fun! HAWAI'I," a seven-day fair bringing Hawaiian food, fashion, art, and hands-on experiences like hula shows and ukulele lessons to its 7th floor.
Urban Dock LaLaport Toyosu will host "The 2nd Toyosu Summer Festival 2026" from August 8 to 16, featuring bon odori dancing around a yagura with a different musical theme each day, classic festival games and food trucks, and a special DJ-led Anime Song Bon Odori event on the final night.
On Saturday, August 1, 2026, EXPO2025 Official Cafe Lapoppo Links Umeda in Osaka is holding a one-day-only MYAKU-MYAKU Greeting Event, featuring a special lunch plate, limited-edition merchandise, and a reserved photo session with MYAKU-MYAKU.
A limited-time pop-up store celebrating the 35th anniversary of MATCHLESS RAIJIN-OH opens at Kotobukiya Akihabara Building on August 7, 2026, featuring numerous new original goods with newly drawn illustrations.
Mineral cafe Mineral Muru is holding its first Kanto-region exhibition and sale of minerals, gemstones, and fossils at Stella Gallery Shinjuku on July 18-19, 2026, including a gemstone kaleidoscope-making workshop and a signing event with "The Jeweler's Maid" illustrator Chika Yamase to mark the manga's reprint.
JR East Japan Urban Development is holding the 14th Musaura Ekimae Marché as a two-day night market at Musashi-Urawa Station on July 25 and 26, 2026, with workshops, general goods stalls, food trucks, and stage performances, plus part of the station's parking lot opened as a plaza for craft beer and food.
The Mothra Special Exhibition at the Godzilla Museum inside Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island runs through September 13, 2026, marking double anniversaries for Mothra. A Phase 3 advance reservation bonus postcard featuring popularity-vote winner "King Ghidorah" is available to those who purchase in advance tickets for admission from July 18 to September 13, 2026.
Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium is teaming up with NHK Okinawa from August 8 to 19, 2026 for a joint exhibition of dynamic footage of Okinawa's seas, marking 60 years of NHK's underwater filming team and 50 years of the Okinawa Churashima Foundation.
Okura-yu, the only public bathhouse in Machida, Tokyo, is filling its tub with peach leaves on Sunday, July 26, continuing an Edo-period tradition said to help with sunburn and prickly heat during the summer Day of the Ox.
Nagoya's Osu district will host the cosplay event "OSU Cosplay" on September 12, 2026, with the Osu Skate Rink, Osu Shopping Street, and TV Aichi's headquarters studio all serving as venues.
Starting July 10, 2026, Path to Nowhere is holding the Murphy's Misadventures event, introducing new Sinners Murphy and Norma along with limited-time rewards, costumes, and rate-up banners.
RESOL no MORI Obon 2026 runs from August 8 to 16, 2026, at Grandvaux Spa Village in Chiba, offering nine limited-time programs built around the cool of summer, including SUP fitness, a floating sound bath, indigo dyeing, sparkler making, and a Perseid meteor shower stargazing tour.
S-PiCK CAFE, the idol-and-character collaboration cafe run by SPINNS and Sweets Paradise, teams up with the Korean character ANKYUNG MANDOO. for a limited-time cafe opening at four locations across Japan from June 2026.
Saitama Children's Zoo is welcoming two new koalas, Arnold and Bubbles, from Queensland, Australia, marking 40 years since koalas first arrived at the park. A ceremony and public unveiling take place on August 22, 2026, followed by commemorative merchandise and events through Koala Day on October 25.
From July 18 to August 23, 2026, SENDAI UMINOMORI AQUARIUM presents "Umino-mori Summer Research," a program of keeper Q&A sessions, marine-life encounters, and lecture events that make for a great summer break independent-study project.
Shibuya Real Squid Game, the immersive event built around the Netflix series, has extended its run to August 31, 2026, with a 4.9-star Google rating, a collab cafe, and new student, family, and pair ticket discounts.
From July 23 to 26, 2026, Urban Dock LaLaport Toyosu hosts "Shirokuma-kun COOL PARK 2026," a summer pop-up featuring a full-size resin skating rink, a demo skater exhibition, an ice sculpture show, a photo dome, and festival-style games with Hitachi Room Air Conditioner's mascot Shirokuma-kun.
Shironeko Project NEW WORLD'S marks its 12th anniversary on July 14, 2026, launching the ALIVED:CHRONICLE event alongside a new character gacha, discounted jewel packs, and a lineup of anniversary campaigns running into August.
Sirotan's directly run stores nationwide and its online shop welcome the "Sirotan Birthday Fair" from July 10, 2026, with a "Sirotan Puka Puka Marine Park" theme, limited-edition goods, a no-lose lottery, character greetings, and pop-up stores in Nagoya and Tokyo.
Soratoshiba by Yona Yona Ale, the craft beer brewing restaurant inside Escon Field HOKKAIDO, is holding its first "Soratoshiba Aki no Bakushu Matsuri 2026" (Autumn Beer Festival) on September 12-13, 2026, offering up to 18 kinds of craft beer along with seminars, workshops, and stage activities.
Com2uS Holdings' idle-growth game Soul Strike is teaming up with the beloved mobile game MiniGame Paradise, bringing new LR/UR pet characters, a limited-time summon event, a reimagined minigame, and a new event dungeon.
The PC anime-style action RPG SoulWorker rolled out a major update on July 9, 2026, opening the new main-story chapter "Episode 3" with three new mazes and the Desolate accessory series, alongside a third collaboration with Last Origin featuring new avatars, A.R Cards, and a run of commemorative in-game events.
Square Enix has kicked off Square Enix Summer Sale Part 2, offering discounts on titles marking anniversaries such as the 30th year of the Star Ocean series and the 35th anniversary of FINAL FANTASY IV, alongside the first-ever sale of Life is Strange: Reunion.
Starting July 9, Starward revives its collaboration with Kotobukiya's anime Frame Arms Girl alongside Version 3.1, bringing a new summer event, swimsuit skins, and three new original Star Operators available through limited-time gacha.
To mark its 100th anniversary, Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum presents the fourth edition of its Art Communication Programs showcase from July 31 to August 10, with a video installation, works by Tokyo University of the Arts graduates, and free admission.
A pop-up shop celebrating the 20th anniversary of Dengeki Bunko's Toradora! light novel series opens at Yurakucho Marui from August 1 to 16, 2026, offering newly illustrated acrylic figures, trading goods, and other original merchandise.
From July 18 to 20, 2026, fragrance atomizer brand "TRAVALO" is holding a three-day pop-up in Kumamoto with hands-on refill trials, a TRAVALO gacha, a first-time Perfume Pod gacha, and pop-up-exclusive models and colors.
From July 11 to August 30, 2026, Yamanashi Prefectural Archaeology Museum presents its summer exhibition "Tales of Jade — Messages from Ancient Times," featuring jade and stone ornaments made from the Jomon through Kofun periods, with free admission and related events including a workshop and gallery talks.
YOKABAN, an experiential event blending live music with Kagoshima tea, shochu, and food, comes to Kego Shrine in the heart of Fukuoka's Tenjin district on October 9, 2026, marking its first outdoor edition after previous events in Kyoto, Tokyo, and other cities across Japan.
Yokohama Sky Building is hosting "Sky Building Dinosaur Park" from July 17 to August 23, 2026, with moving dinosaur robots, photo spots, and hands-on activities like fossil digs and trading card making, plus a tie-in with the area's "Minato Mirai Dinosaur Rally."
Singer-songwriter Yuji Nakada returns to the planetarium stage for the first time in about two years, bringing "LIVE in the DARK tour 2026" to Konica Minolta Planetarium "TENKU" in Tokyo on October 15 and Bando Kobe Youth Science Museum in Kobe on October 17, joined by cellist Udai Shike and keyboardist sugarbeans.
Fukuoka PARCO is hosting the "Zot Exhibition: True Ghost Stories and Their Physical Evidence" from August 1 to September 6, 2026, marking the first Kyushu appearance of occult collector Toshiyuki Tanaka's cursed doll "Sayuri."
For two days only, July 7 and 8, 2026, the wellness resort Tenku no Niwa Amamu in Takahagi, Ibaraki will open its usually guests-only Hydrangea Plaza to the public for free, showcasing around 4,200 hydrangea plants across more than 40 varieties in full bloom on a 500-meter-high plateau.
A collaboration exhibition between TV anime The Apothecary Diaries and the Tokyo City View observation deck in Roppongi Hills, themed around the "dance" scenes of its characters, runs from August 1 to October 26, 2026. Online tickets go on sale July 8, with a limited-quantity ticket bundled with an original clear bookmark also available.
AQUARIUM × ART átoa in Kobe has welcomed its three millionth visitor, marking the milestone with a ceremony, a no-lose prize lottery for the first 300 guests, a new photo spot with mascot character Spi, and a renewal of its ELEMENTS zone.
Fragrance brand Aroma Recolte has joined the Aurora and Forest Story Exhibition in Nagoya (through August 30, 2026), scenting two immersive zones with its Neutral and Focus fragrances and selling its full product lineup at the venue.
Hamburger steak restaurant chain Bikkuri Donkey is bringing back its seasonal tomato fair from July 15, 2026, adding three new items — a garlic tomato cream hamburg dish, a jumbo shrimp fry omu-hamburg dish, and garlic spicy potatoes — alongside the returning diced tomato omu-hamburg dish.
Li Fang, the Chinese restaurant at Biwako Otsu Prince Hotel, is holding a "Chilled Chinese Cuisine Fair" through August 31, 2026, offering reimagined cold dishes such as chicken broth shaved-ice fried rice, black vinegar sweet and sour pork, and chilled shrimp in chili sauce.
BRILLIANCE+, the jewelry brand run by Dream Fields Inc., is holding a wedding ring custom order event where couples can choose from a full lineup of 8 colors, including 4 limited colors such as Steel Gold and Olive Gold, exclusively at its Ginza, Osaka, and Nagoya showrooms from July 17 through October 25, 2026.
Italian brand Brunello Cucinelli brings its new pre-collection, "Capsule Primavera," to Hankyu Umeda Main Store's HANKYU LUXURY floor from July 22 to August 4, 2026, alongside a tie-in with the store's summer children's program "HANKYU Kids College" featuring an Andersen's Fairy Tales giveaway.
Marking the 10th anniversary of the TV anime, the Bungo Stray Dogs ART & DESIGN EXHIBITION will be held in Tokyo from July 31 and in Osaka from October 2, 2026, showcasing the art and design behind the series alongside exclusive commemorative merchandise.
ESCAPE.ID begins selling puzzle kits on July 10 for Chiikawa, We're Looking for You, a Tokyo Metro walking escape game tied to the July 24 release of Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of Mermaid Island, running through November 3, 2026.
Chiikawa Pocket, the first smartphone app based on Chiikawa, takes part in the Aomori Nebuta Festival, Sendai Tanabata Festival, and Awa Odori this summer as Chiipoke Summer Festival 2026, offering visitors exclusive novelties and limited-edition summer merchandise.
The restaurant-management simulation game adds a limited-time challenge event alongside two pickup gacha banners featuring staff dressed in matching summer yukata.
Starting July 7th, DMM GAMES' "Legend Clover" introduces swimsuit-costumed characters Littley and Rusalka in limited-time gachas, along with the "Aquarium Showtime!" event running until July 27th.
Space Travelium TeNQ in Tokyo Dome City is hosting the Dr. STONE × Space Travelium TeNQ Exhibition "ROAD TO THE MOON" from July 18 to October 18, 2026, featuring a themed cafe menu, an exclusive voice recording by Senku's voice actor, and original merchandise.
From July 15 to 20, 2026, Hakata Hankyu's HAKATA Tea Festival welcomes & EARL GREY, a shop known for its Earl Grey tea soft serve, featuring a new Caramel Milk Tea flavor, 20 types of Earl Grey, and tea-scented raw doughnuts.
The 5th Day the Expo Night Sky Becomes Art 2026 will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2026 at Expo Commemoration Park in Suita, Osaka, bringing music-synchronized fireworks together with drone art for an autumn night of entertainment. Advance lottery reception for early-bird tickets opened on July 11, and the day also features the Hokusetsu Culture Festival and Ramen EXPO from 11:00 AM.
Guests staying at Fairfield by Marriott Fukuoka Ukiha can join a new hands-on event on August 30, 2026, harvesting Kyoho grapes at a local orchard and making an original Danish pastry with a local navigator — the first installment of a seasonal fruit series tied to the "Travel Serendipity" travel podcast.
From August 9 to 16, 2026, the Fujisan View Express sightseeing train will offer a limited-time Sembikiya Premium Fruit Plan, featuring a 100% Yamanashi peach juice and original desserts created by Nihonbashi Sembikiya Sohonten, Japan's oldest fruit specialty store.
On August 1, 2026, Ginza NAGANO will hold its first Alcohol Ink Art experience event, inviting guests to paint the night sky of Achi Village, Nagano Prefecture, while enjoying Nagano wine and appetizers.
Gunma Safari Park in Tomioka, Gunma Prefecture, celebrates its 47th anniversary with a "Time Travel Safari" summer program running daily from July 18 to August 23, 2026, featuring nostalgic exhibits, retro goods, limited-time menus, a quiz stamp rally, and 17 nights of "Night Museum" events.
From July 8, 2026, Hankyu Umeda Main Store's 1st-floor Season Goods section hosts limited-time pop-ups featuring UV-cut parasols from untule and washable, sun-blocking hats from Beaurance, helping shoppers stay comfortable on summer outings.
Fukuoka's Harapecolab crafted a limited-edition kohakuto candy themed around the four classical elements for Tinder's "ASTRO CHAT LOUNGE" pop-up event in Shibuya, handed out to visitors who tried the app's new Astrology Mode.
From July 16, jewelry brand Hephol presents its first exhibition at Kobun Garou in Tokyo's Nihonbashi Hamacho, showcasing its antique coin jewelry alongside new pieces inspired by mythology and celestial motifs, with a selection of antique coins on hand for custom orders.
A large-scale exhibition marking the 20th anniversary of the popular manga Hetalia: Axis Powers, titled Hetalia: Axis Powers 20th Anniversary Original Art Exhibition WorldFesta, will be held in Tokyo and Osaka in autumn 2026, featuring original pencil drawings and color illustrations by creator Hidekaz Himaruya, a life-size Italy statue, and photo spots.
Entries open on July 8, 2026 for the "100 Art Crayon Works Exhibition 2026," a show where anyone drawing with Pentel's Art Crayon can submit work, with 100 selected pieces exhibited at Hibiya OKUROJI in Tokyo from November 22 to December 2, 2026.
From July 7 to August 18, 2026, the Ginza sumo dinner-show restaurant HIRAKUZA GINZA runs a summer event with a Tanabata wish-writing corner, limited-time sake cocktails, a drink stamp rally, and an uchiwa fan giveaway for ticket holders.
Homeikan, a ryokan in Tokyo's Hongo district dating back to 1898, will host a talk event about its future on July 11, 2026, alongside an awards ceremony and exhibition for its photo contest.
The Japan Honey Meister Association has narrowed 171 entries down to three finalists in each of the Domestic, Imported, and Japanese Honeybee categories for its 9th "Honey of the Year" contest, with winners to be announced on Honey Day, August 3.
HOTEL Hoshitori Terrace Sekigane hosts an opening conference on July 23 for its photo exhibition "Ripples of Sand," featuring Tottori Sand Dunes as seen by German photographer Günter Zorn.
Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo's lobby lounge "Le Jardin" will host a beginner-friendly afternoon tea etiquette class for families on July 29 and August 19, 2026, pairing a peach and melon afternoon tea with lessons in British tea manners.
IBJ Matching is hosting a large-scale immersive matchmaking event in collaboration with Shibuya Real Squid Game, the experience-based facility recreating the world of Netflix's Squid Game, at Tokyu Plaza Shibuya 3F on July 11, 2026. Up to 100 participants can enjoy team missions and free-talk sessions inspired by the hit series.
JR Kyushu has begun selling a day-trip tour aboard a dedicated 783 series train timed to the 39th Kanmon Strait Fireworks Festival on August 13, 2026, with reserved viewing space at the Kanmon Straits Museum in Moji.
From August 1 to September 30, 2026, the JW Lounge on the 30th floor of JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo offers a limited-time afternoon tea inspired by Santa Maria Novella's "Giardini Medicei" fragrance collection, pairing sweets and savory dishes with the scents of the Medici family's gardens.
XING Inc.'s MiruHaco video service is offering the 2025 hit film KAMEN RIDER GAVV: Invaders of the Candy House free to watch in karaoke rooms nationwide from July 10 through September 9, 2026, timed to the theatrical release of two new tokusatsu films on July 24.
From July 7 to August 23, 2026, Karaoke Manekineko is holding a collaboration campaign celebrating Royal Scandal's 12th anniversary, featuring original illustrations, themed drinks, exclusive merchandise, and a singing campaign at participating locations across Japan.
Following the strong response it received last year, KATE's co-created attraction with Universal Studios Japan returns for a limited time from September 11 to November 8, 2026, as part of the park's Halloween Horror Nights 15th anniversary.
A collaboration event between mobile game Kemono Friends 3 and sandbox game TERAVIT begins July 9, 2026, featuring cross-game reward campaigns, a limited-time mini-game, a new area in Friends Chat World, a world-building contest, and character-themed skins.
Kyoto Century Hotel's main bar Essex is serving two original cocktails inspired by ukiyo-e artist Utagawa Kuniyoshi's warrior prints and playful cat artwork from July 18 to September 23, 2026, timed to coincide with a Kuniyoshi exhibition at the Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art.
From August 2 to 8, Kyoto Railway Museum puts its Series KiYa 141 inspection train on special display for its 20th anniversary, with a commemorative emblem and limited tickets for a rare cab and interior tour.
To celebrate its 10th anniversary, Kyoto Railway Museum will bring the "Yoshitsune," the oldest steam locomotive in its collection and a designated railway monument, out of the roundhouse for a test run and a special display on July 18 and August 25, 2026.
Starting July 18, 2026, the LACOSTE Harajuku store is releasing a Harajuku-exclusive collection for My Lacoste Artist Program Vol.10, its tenth artist collaboration, featuring original crocodile-motif designs by street artist YOSHI47 across T-shirts, a cap, a bag, mugs, and stickers.
LAST CALL BEACH, a limited-time beach house at Yuigahama Beach produced by the YouTube show LAST CALL, has opened sales for paid seats with a front-row view of the 78th Kamakura Fireworks Festival on July 10, 2026.
Marvel Rivals' Season 9, "The Mystery of Thebes," begins July 10, introducing new hero Jubilee as a Strategist, a major overhaul to the Team-Up system, a full rework of Black Widow, a new map, and a new game mode.
From July 16 to 21, Matsuzakaya Shizuoka's North Building hosts a "Gold Festival" showcasing pure gold and platinum craftworks, jewelry, and Buddhist altar fittings, including a new original pure gold koban called "Kunouzan" that depicts a famous Shizuoka view.
MAX&Co. is hosting the pop-up store "STRIPED WITH A TWIST" at Isetan Shinjuku from July 8 to 21, 2026, showcasing a playful update on classic stripes alongside three limited-edition fragrances created with Italian perfume house MAVIVE.
Meitetsu Komaki Hotel in Aichi Prefecture is holding a one-night 1980s disco-themed event called "DISCO REVIVAL! Time Slip to the 80s!!" on August 29, 2026, featuring live vocal group Sweet Voice, DJ Leaf Motif, a buffet dinner, and free-flow drinks.
Four new items from the "Milky x Sirotan" collaboration get an early release starting July 24 at the "Sirotan Funwari Store" pop-up in Tokyo Eki Ichibangai's Ichiban Plaza, alongside a companion Fujiya pop-up shop at Tokyo Gift Palette featuring Peko-chan x Sirotan sweets and goods.
Minami-Chita Beachland in Aichi will hold a special after-hours "Night Aquarium Tour" on eight dates this July and August 2026, letting visitors explore the aquarium by flashlight with a keeper as their guide.
Animal photographer Mitsuaki Iwago's photo exhibition "LOCAL HERO OF JAPANESE CATS" comes to the Okayama and Shikoku area for the first time at Mori no Machi Grace, running from July 24 to August 30, 2026. Advance tickets discounted ¥200 go on sale July 7, and Iwago himself will host a gallery talk and autograph session on August 8.
The National Museum of Nature and Science in Tokyo's Ueno Park is holding a NEWS exhibit from July 14 to September 6, 2026, displaying the first lapis lazuli confirmed to occur in Japan alongside a well-known specimen from Afghanistan.
A limited-time digital art gallery has opened on the 2nd floor of KITTE Osaka, directly connected to Osaka Station, showcasing 13 works chosen through an open call on the theme "JOURNEY" through July 30, 2026.
From July 26 to 30, 2026, the Kanze Noh Theater in Ginza hosts a five-day event built around the hit anime The World Is Dancing, pairing movie screenings and noh performer talk sessions on stage with a mask try-on booth, giant photo spots, and original artwork in the lobby.
Nippon Kodo's new fragrance brand nowas is holding a three-day pop-up at the Kyoto machiya SIGHTS KYOTO in Miyagawa-cho, where visitors can try all four Eau de Parfum scents and join a workshop to make their own scented sachet.
On Sunday, July 19, 2026, the day-use hot spring facility Ofuro Cafe Hakuju no Yu in Kamikawa, Saitama will host a cutting demonstration and free kabayaki tasting using domestic eel raised at a nearby land-based aquaculture farm, in collaboration with eel producer Hiranuma Suisan.
From July 17 to August 31, 2026, Okinawa Harborview Hotel is hosting a range of summer-limited family events across the property, including a kids' mocktail-making experience at its renewed garden pool, a hotel-wide shisa-hunting game, and a kids-free offer at its buffet restaurant.
Onari Sauna in Kamakura will hold a collaboration event with Swiss sports brand On on July 26, 2026, combining a Cloudmonster 3 TryOn experience, a roughly 7km coastal group run, and a sauna session, with 30 spots available by lottery.
Riichi City, an online mahjong game from Formirai Co., Ltd., is holding an encore collaboration with Danganronpa from July 10 to August 9, bringing back four collaboration characters and adding collaboration-exclusive in-game items.
ROKKO Forest Sound Museum on Mount Rokko will hold its Autumn & Halloween Fair from August 29 to November 13, 2026, featuring antique music box concerts, a music box workshop, and Halloween-themed photo spots in SIKI Garden.
The Royal Park Canvas Fukuoka Nakasu (5-6-20 Nakasu, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka) is holding "CANVAS FUKUOKA NAKASU × REC COFFEE Special Event 2026" in its 2F Canvas Lounge, with the first session on July 18, 2026 offering an iced coffee tasting across three extraction methods paired with desserts crafted to match each one.
Winery Restaurant St. Cousair in Iizuna, Nagano, is holding a one-night-only "Opera Dinner" on August 29, 2026, pairing live performances by opera singers including baritone Kei Kondo with a seasonal course menu overlooking the vineyard at sunset.
For two days this July, Sapporo Grand Hotel brings the tastes and music of Okinawa to Hokkaido with an all-you-can-eat buffet marking the opening of its group hotel, BLISSTIA SUITES & RESORT Okinawa Onna Village.
For the first time in 11 years, the Sawara Grand Festival Summer Festival and the Narita Gion Festival fall on the same weekend, and a stamp rally connecting both venues runs from July 10 to 12, 2026.
KSHMR headlines the all-night electronic music festival "SBI MUSIC CIRCUS HOKKAIDO -AFTER DARK-" at Daiwa House PREMIST DOME in Sapporo on September 26, 2026, joined by Showtek and TJR, with combined and early-bird tickets now on sale.
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A new update for Seven Knights Re:BIRTH introduces the awakened [Pathfinder] Rudy, the new legendary hero [孤高の黄煙]エリス, and a lineup of Month of 7K events including gacha campaigns, login bonuses, and a comedy story event.
Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel in Maihama, Urayasu will host its sixth annual Hawaiian fair "ALOHA! Sheraton" from July 21 to August 31, 2026, featuring a Hawaiian buffet supervised by three Oahu hotels, hula and ukulele performances, morning yoga, and hands-on workshops throughout the hotel.
Shibuya's streets, parks, and concert halls will once again transform into one giant stage this October, as the 21st edition of the neighborhood's flagship music festival brings together music, dance, fashion, anime, and street culture across two days.
From July 11 to August 30, Yomiuriland's popular Bandit coaster gets a summer splash makeover with five soaking points, joined by a drenching swing ride and a summer festival with dance shows and game stalls.
The dress-up and raising game Sugar Doll has launched a new premium gacha called "Ephemeral Jellyfish," featuring jellyfish-themed costumes and backgrounds, available through September 30, 2026, alongside limited-time sunflower and summer festival background packs.
Kinokuniya Web Store has added a fresh batch of signed copies of the picture book Sugarcocomuu: Soft and Easy Time after the first batch sold out instantly, while bookstores nationwide hold panel exhibitions and hand out limited bonus postcards.
The Computer Entertainment Supplier's Association opens the official visitor website for TOKYO GAME SHOW 2026 (TGS2026) and unveils ticket sales details, the main visual, and this year's sponsor lineup.
Tokyo Midtown Hibiya is running HIBIYA MID SUMMER 2026 through August 23, adding a free live music series, an SDGs upcycling workshop, a regional ice cream shop, and its long-running water-sprinkling tradition to cool the neighborhood.
Tokyo Skytree's observation deck presents a refreshing summer experience with new photo spots, limited-time cafe menus, and special lighting inspired by Japanese summer motifs, running July 14 to September 9, 2026.
On August 1, 2026, Tsuchiura Kameki House will host a film screening and talk session exploring the theme of "white" across white porcelain, overglaze enamel porcelain, and textile dyeing, bringing together three leading craftspeople including Living National Treasure Imaizumi Imaemon XIV.
With just three days to go before its Tohoku debut, Ukiyoe Immersive Art Exhibition AOMORI has confirmed extended hours until 8 PM on its July 11 opening day, alongside a new pop-up shop from Hirosaki select store Kusamura offering Aomori crafts and exhibition-exclusive goods.
Universal Studios Japan will hold its autumn event, Universal Extreme Autumn – Discover U!!!, from September 10 to November 8, 2026, headlined by the 15th anniversary of Halloween Horror Nights. The milestone year brings a new Resident Evil Requiem attraction, a record number of zombies, and collaborations with Chainsaw Man and Super Nintendo World's 5th anniversary.
Michi-no-Eki Uzushio and the sightseeing boat operator Uzushio Cruise, both in Minamiawaji City, Hyogo Prefecture, are joining forces for the first time with a joint summer campaign running July 18 through August 31, 2026, featuring an Instagram hashtag giveaway, a two-day mascot and photo-spot event, and limited-edition collaboration stickers.
Japanese wine select shop wa-syu returns to Isetan Shinjuku's "World Wine Tour" exhibition from July 14 to 20, 2026, recreating its Kakuuchi-style wine bar and teaming up with Kitakamakura inari sushi shop Kyoku for a limited pairing menu, while nine guest winemakers make daily appearances throughout the event.
Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise is holding its "Ken Matsudaira Mamire Mamire Island: Summer Campaign" from July 18 to August 31, 2026, expanding the popular Ken Matsudaira Mamire Amusement Park into the Ken Matsudaira Mamire Mamire Amusement Park and adding a brand-new Ken Matsudaira Mamire Mamire Aquarium, with Ken Matsudaira himself visiting the park on July 30.
A brand-new nighttime market celebrating Yokosuka's music, craft beer, and local food culture opens for the first time on July 24, 2026, across the indoor and outdoor venues of Ichigo Yokosuka Port Market.
ART AQUARIUM MUSEUM GINZA is holding an Instagram photo contest themed Goldfish Appreciation to celebrate this summer's special exhibition, open for entries from July 6 through September 30, 2026.
To mark the 27th anniversary of its opening, Awa Odori Kaikan in Tokushima is holding a two-day festival on July 18 and 19, 2026, with a kids' Awa Odori special performance and free admission to the Awa Odori Museum.
A limited-time collaboration between DARTSLIVE's arcade darts machines and Sega's beloved early-2000s arcade hits MUSHIKING: The King of Beetles and Love and Berry: Dress Up and Dance! launches on July 9, 2026, featuring collaboration darts games, digital content rewards, and a limited-edition card lottery.
A pop-up store featuring merchandise from the acclaimed "EUREKA SEVEN 20TH ANNIVERSARY EXHIBITION" opens on the 8th floor of Hands Nagoya from July 18 to August 9, 2026, with a random clear card gift for every ¥5,000 purchase.
GreenSnap's "Hanamiru Stamp Rally Summer" runs from July 6 to August 31, 2026, inviting participants to check in at six spots around Yokohama, including Yamashita Park, plus two summer events, with new nighttime photo missions added alongside the daytime flower and greenery challenges.
On August 15 and 16, 2026, Hakone Gora Park stays open into the evening for "GORA PARK Summer Night," with seasonal drinks, sandwiches, and kids' activities under the summer dusk. On August 16, reserved and free seating areas let visitors watch the Hakone Gora Onsen Daimonji-yaki bonfire and around 2,000 fireworks from inside the park.
Her lip to's popular ice cream pop-up returns to Roppongi Hills' Hills Box for about a month from July 18 to August 16, 2026, bringing a LE RIVIERA theme inspired by a French summer resort, two brand-new flavors, and colorful drinks and cocktails.
From August 5 to 7, 2026, Hotel Metropolitan Sendai's Grand Ballroom SENDAI hosts "Metropolitan Summer Festa 2026," an evening event featuring Japanese, Western, and Chinese dishes made with Tohoku and Miyagi ingredients, a dedicated Miyagi sake corner, and a live jazz stage.
From July 6 to July 12, 2026, LUX and Sanrio's Kuromi unveil a giant outdoor ad covered in about 110,000 decorative stones outside SHIBUYA109 Shibuya, complete with a behind-the-scenes time-lapse video and a purchase-and-win prize campaign.
From July 24 to August 23, 2026, the Otemachi, Marunouchi, and Yurakucho area hosts its first "MARUNOUCHI SUMMER FEST," rolling out more than 100 experience programs — from a flower-lined promenade and street park to family workshops, a bon odori festival, and a rooftop beer terrace — across the neighborhood.
Masato Hayashi, runner-up of ABEMA's "RAPSTAR 2025," held a 200-fan release party at Shibuya's NEVERLAND on July 5, 2026, celebrating his advance single "BOSO TOKYO" with a citywide Shibuya promotion, a high-energy live set, and a fan-written flag display.
The My Hero Academia TV anime 10th anniversary exhibition "OUR HERO" opens in Tokyo on January 8, 2027, then Osaka on March 5, with new character key visuals, a life-size figure in production, and entry bonuses now revealed.
Kamakura Prince Hotel and Oiso Prince Hotel are hosting a three-day pop-up event from July 31 to August 2, 2026, bringing in the owner of Okinawa's evolved shaved ice brand "Koori wo Kizame" for exclusive dessert menus.
Strings Hotel Nagoya's Okinawa & Hawaii-themed resort buffet, running from July 1 to August 31, 2026, is adding special summer holiday programming this year, including Hawaiian hula dance shows plus hands-on shell painting and herbarium-making workshops for the whole family.
The Grand T-Shirt Exhibition 2026, featuring more than 1,000 rare vintage T-shirts curated by weber alongside memorable pieces from celebrities and cultural figures, opens July 4 at Space O in Omotesando Hills and runs through July 19, 2026.
A pop-up shop featuring original chibi character merchandise with a summer festival theme from the TV anime Dandadan opens at AMNIBUS STORE -white- in Shibuya, running from July 24 to August 9, 2026.
Capcom is running a follow-and-repost giveaway on X to celebrate the collaboration between Devil May Cry 5 Devil Hunter Edition and the Netflix series Devil May Cry Season 2, offering original collab T-shirts as prizes from July 3 to July 16, 2026.
The children's brand "familiar" is holding an experiential pop-up event called "Mirai Hyakkaten" at Hankyu Umeda Main Store's Koto Koto Stage 11 and 12 from July 22 (Wed) to 28 (Tue), 2026, featuring an ANTEPRIMA collaboration, hands-on workshops for kids, and a communal sticker art wall.
KAMIÉLLE TOKYO will host "Fujiyama Vineyard Soirée," an invitation-only vineyard party for about 35 guests at Fujiyama Winery near Mount Fuji on September 26, 2026, featuring a guided tour, wine tasting, and a vineyard lunch in the winery's first event of its kind.
Heavenly Jelly, known for pop-up events in Korea, Toronto, Paris, Vancouver, and other cities, is holding a custom shoe event at OPEN STUDIO, the gallery attached to FREAK'S STORE Shibuya, from July 10 to July 26, 2026, letting visitors mix and match around 60 parts to build a custom pair.
Contemporary artist Hiroko Nakakita marks the 25th year of her career with the solo exhibition "Rinne" at the Art Gallery on the 6th floor of Nihonbashi Takashimaya S.C. Main Building, showing more than 40 works from July 15 to July 20, 2026 that explore the cycles of life and rebirth.
All Day Dining SATSUKI at Hotel New Otani Makuhari hosts the Super Sweets Buffet 2026 on summer weekends and holidays from July 4 to August 30, 2026, with July's lineup built around strawberry, melon, and mango, featuring three types of shortcake and all-you-can-eat Napoleon pie.
An event celebrating a major update for the arcade game THE iDOLM@STER TOURS will be held at Ikebukuro Sunshine City's Fountain Square on July 27, 2026, featuring cast members from THE IDOLM@STER series and a public live stream.
On August 29, 2026, JAF Mie Branch will rent out Toba Aquarium for two hours after closing, giving members a rare look at how the facility's marine life behaves after dark, plus original goods for participants.
Kawasaki Racecourse in Kawasaki Ward, Kanagawa Prefecture, hosts its annual "Summer Night Festival 2026" on August 3–4, featuring bon-odori dancing, a nostalgic candy-shop stage show, a karaoke contest, festival stalls, and hand-held fireworks, plus a free outdoor screening kicking off this year's "Green Carpet Theater" movie series.
KADOKAWA's figure and plastic model brands KDcolle and Kadopla have launched "Hobby Festival 2026 [Summer]," offering pre-order bonuses and a clearance coupon at Kadosuto, plus a joint appearance and special-price sales at Wonder Festival 2026 [Summer] on July 26.
To coincide with "Shigeru Mizuki's Yokai Summer Festival ~88 Mysterious Constellations~," running July 17 to August 31, 2026, Konica Minolta Planetaria Tokyo in Yurakucho is releasing limited-edition event goods and a yokai-themed cafe menu.
On August 7, 2026, United Cinemas Kishiwada in Osaka will be renamed Lawson-United Cinemas Kishiwada and will introduce a 4DX theater, bringing the chain's 4DX theater count to 23 nationwide. Ahead of feature screenings in the new 4DX theater, a specially produced short film capturing the Kishiwada Danjiri Festival with 4D motion, water, and wind effects will play, a first for a Japanese movie theater.
A limited-time pop-up store featuring newly drawn swimsuit-style illustrations of Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club members opens at Tokyo Anime Center in DNP PLAZA SHIBUYA from July 17 to August 2, 2026, offering original merchandise and a purchase lottery.
On July 11, 2026, guests staying the night before at Fairfield by Marriott Mie Kumano-Kodo Mihama can join a scarecrow-making workshop at Maruyama Senmaida, one of Japan's finest rice terraces in Kumano City, Mie Prefecture, hosted by the Kumano City Furusato Promotion Corporation.
From July 1 to August 31, 2026, Miyako Hotel Yokkaichi displays a Tanabata-themed art installation titled "Soraboshi" by landscape designer Aika Hayano in its first-floor lobby, and guests visiting through July 7 can write their wishes on tanzaku strips to add to the display.
From July 17 to August 16, 2026, Whity Umeda in Osaka hosts Monchhichi's first-ever collaboration decorations, turning three spots inside the mall into ocean, sunflower, and summer festival themed photo spots filled with the beloved character's charm.
From July 15 to 20, 2026, the 9th floor Art Stage at Hankyu Umeda Main Store will host an exhibition and sale introducing the American traditional craft of Nantucket baskets, featuring works by 16 talented artists centered on instructors from the Japan Nantucket Basket Association, along with daily workshops for visitors of all skill levels.
From July 23, NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobi-Zato at Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island is bringing back the giant snake Aoda in its Summoning Jutsu experience for a limited time, celebrating Sasuke Uchiha's birthday.
A limited-time pop-up store for NU: Carnival, offering new merchandise and a purchase lottery, opens at Shibuya Modi from July 25 to August 9, 2026.
Guests staying at the hot spring inn Oedo Onsen Monogatari Aizu in Fukushima Prefecture can try a hands-on Akabeko painting experience from July 19 to August 23, decorating the region's beloved red cow folk craft as a keepsake of their trip.
Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium is holding its first summer night aquarium event, "Irukarnival," after regular closing hours from July 25 to August 23, 2026, and again during Silver Week from September 19 to 23. Themed around "jump," the after-hours event features dynamic dolphin and acrobatic performances alongside a rare look at animals' nighttime routines.
The VR horror attraction Senritsu Meikyu MEI returns to Hirakata Park in Osaka with a new "Paranormal Awakening" chapter from July 11, 2026, followed by a special crossover with horror icon Sadako running from July 18 to September 8, 2026.
The JB Honshi-Shikoku Expressway Group's Shikoku Megulink stamp rally runs from July 16, 2026 to January 31, 2027, encouraging visitors to collect stamps at about 217 restaurants, sightseeing spots, and other locations across Shikoku for a chance to win prizes.
From July 4 to August 23, 2026, Sodegaura City Local Museum in Chiba holds a special exhibition marking 100 years since the start of the Shōwa era, featuring citizen-curated memorabilia, a nostalgic recreation of a Shōwa-era living room, and hands-on event days including a VR experience of the Hiroshima atomic bombing.
A Super Mario-themed participatory event, Super Mario: RUN TO THE GOAL in Hokkaido 2026, takes place at Daiwa House PREMIST DOME (Sapporo Dome) on September 13, 2026, featuring a decorated running course, photo spots, mini games, official merchandise, and food stalls. Runner registration opens July 10, and a companion Sapporo Walk Rally begins July 18.
LIVELY HOTELS' flagship brand THE LIVELY celebrates its 7th anniversary with "THE LIVELY 7DAYS," a week of music, art, and food events open to hotel guests and the public alike at its Tokyo Azabu-Juban, Osaka Honmachi, and Fukuoka Hakata properties.
From July 17, 2026, Tokyo Midtown hosts more than 20 summer workshops across its cool indoor spaces, including a giant newspaper-and-tape dinosaur art project, a Ritz-Carlton Tokyo hotel-staff experience, and hands-on craft sessions for the whole family.
Kodansha's Young Magazine has turned a beach house at Katase Nishihama and Kugenuma Beach in Fujisawa into an all-you-can-read manga lounge, offering 13 titles — from current hits to classics like Initial D — alongside food and drinks from July 1 through September 13.
ANA Holiday Inn Resort Karuizawa in Kita-Karuizawa, Gunma, celebrates its first anniversary on September 12, 2026 with taiko performances, a 105-shot fireworks finale, and prize drawings, plus a September-long anniversary stay campaign and a new golf plan at Nature Hills Karuizawa Country Club.
A collaboration cafe themed "Frosty Coolness" based on the TV anime The Apothecary Diaries opens at Share CAFE locations in Harajuku, Shinsaibashi, and Hakata from July 24, 2026, featuring newly drawn illustrations and original merchandise for the summer season.
At Nagoya's Denki Bunka Kaikan, the Aurora and Forest Story Exhibition (July 11 to August 30, 2026) will feature a Nordic Marketplace selling curated goods and foods from Finland, Sweden, Denmark, and other Nordic countries, with items from Moomin, Finlayson, Lovi, and more.
Ahead of its July 10–12, 2026 run at Grand Green Osaka's Umekita Park, the international festival Bakushoku Onsai GG has revealed new additions including a Hello Kitty appearance, a PASONA NATUREVERSE after-Expo booth, a lucky draw featuring the German character Circular, and a heatstroke-prevention campaign from GREEN DA・KA・RA.
From July 4 to September 27, 2026, the Bizen City Museum of Art in Okayama presents "Teacup Merry-Go-Round," a display of around 100 pieces of European tea ware and decorative art that traces a century of modern design, complete with a Wedgwood-inspired café menu and a limited-time coaster gift.
CharaP, an AI character chat service, is adding a new "Talk" chat mode on July 1, 2026, and marking the launch with a character contest offering ¥10 million in total prize and support money across a Creation Division and a Migration Division.
Hakone Kowakien Yunessun has revealed the collaboration drink and original merchandise for its Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba event, running from July 18 through October 4, 2026, including a themed drink with a random collectible tag and exclusive ufotable-illustrated goods.
Hakone's cooler summer climate, four major fireworks festivals, and the Gora Daimonji bonfire make for a refreshing summer escape, and Kinnotake Resort's four ryokan are marking the season with an official-site-only 30% off summer sale through July 15.
Saitama City is recruiting around 55 participants for the 14th Iwatsuki Castle Town Falconry Procession, a historical parade on the old Nikko Onari Road reenacting Tokugawa Ieyasu's visits to Iwatsuki, to be held on November 3, 2026.
Kintetsu Department Store Wakayama packs July 2026 with back-to-back events, including a food festival featuring Jojoen and Tokyo Milk Cheese Factory, the return of a Flying Tiger Copenhagen pop-up store, and a hands-on World Insect Exhibition with 24 live species.
A new art space called Kirarina Art Stage opens on the second floor of Kirarina Keio Kichijoji on July 17, 2026, launching with the pop-up "PONKO POP UP at kirarina art stage" featuring illustrator PONKO through August 2.
Kobe Harborland's historic Brick Warehouse is hosting a haunted house event, "The Curse of Jubako – Save Hakoneko!," from July 10 to September 6, 2026. Visitors sneak through the fog-filled warehouse, dodge cursed cats, and complete missions to rescue the sealed guardian spirit Hakoneko, with an extra-thrilling lights-out mode running during the final hour each day.
LeTAO, the Otaru confectionery brand, is taking part in the Hokkaido Soft Cream Rally 2026 sponsored by Pococha stamp campaign running through August 31, offering its original Crème Glacée soft-serve and store-exclusive flavors at four Hokkaido locations.
Copenhagen-based jewelry brand LIÉ STUDIO is holding a pop-up store at Tomorrowland Lumine Yurakucho from July 2 to July 12, 2026, featuring SLV925 earrings and a wide range of new jewelry.
Mitsui Garden Hotel Yokohama Minatomirai Premier is offering two limited-availability stay plans that let guests watch the August 24 Minatomirai fireworks from its 20th-floor outdoor terrace or Sky Pool, complete with drinks and food from BAR BELLO GATTI.
For two days only, Japanese restaurant Goryori Mukyu in Roppongi Hills is pairing Japanese-style assiette desserts with a tasting of Japanese teas curated by table tea ceremony instructor Naoko Tomita, bringing the spirit of tea ceremony to life through a light, contemporary lens.
On Saturday, August 1, 2026, kakigori specialist Asako Harada personally shaves premium shaved ice at the café 囲炉裏と甘味 gururi inside Nagaragawa Seiryu Hotel in Gifu, reviving a popular event held for the first time in Gifu Prefecture last year.
A talk event by photographer Yuki Ueda comes to Nagoya Minato Tsutaya Books on Sunday, July 12, 2026, marking the release of his latest photo book ARCA この星の物語, featuring landscapes from the Himalayas, Antarctica, Iceland, and beyond.
Itsukiri, a retreat in Isumi, Chiba, will host a two-night-only gastronomy event this September pairing its executive chef Ai Kimura with Daiki Horita of Nara's Michelin-starred VILLA COMMUNICO, uniting mountain and coastal terroir in one course alongside a stay built around hot springs and sauna.
Kracie's long-running DIY candy Nerunerunerune turns 40 this year, and Queen's Square Yokohama is hosting a colorful "Witch's House" pop-up event from July 31 to August 2, 2026, with hands-on candy-making, photo spots, and a meet-and-greet with the character Nerune.
Eleven chefs with roots in Shinshu come together across culinary genres for Next Shinshu 2026, a one-night collaboration dinner at Hotel Sierra Resort Hakuba in Nagano on July 7, 2026. Reservations are already full.
NHK Culture Center's Chiba and Kashiwa classrooms are opening a new course exploring why Seishi Yokomizo's novels continue to be read and adapted, timed to the September 2026 release of the film The Village of Eight Graves, taught by Nishogakusha University professor Naotaka Yamaguchi.
Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island is adding two summer-only shaved ice desserts to its ongoing Attack on Titan collaboration, both themed on the series' "hardening" ability and inspired by Eren and Annie. They go on sale at a kitchen car from July 13, 2026.
With 100 days to go before Relay Festival 2026 returns to Japan National Stadium on October 10 and 11, organizers have revealed the event's key visual along with the first lineup of relay races, from a certified U16 relay to family, elementary school, and mile relays.
Osaka's own Pine Ame teams up with Rinku Premium Outlets for a summer-only seaside photo spot and giveaway campaign, running July 1 to August 31, 2026.
The night entertainment event returns for the 2026/27 J1 League season, adding a club-first laser lighting show and the fan-favorite "超熱狂FIREWORKS" display across all four featured night matches at Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima.
From July 10 to August 31, Sayama Ski Area in Tokorozawa, Saitama runs its ocean-themed water park daily as the "Super Water Fest," debuting a new Wide Slider and a snow-based Cool Area, plus a Sea Day on July 20 and extended hours for the Saitama Seibu Lions' Aofes 2026.
Mobile Factory's location-based game series Station Memories! is holding a collaboration campaign with the TV anime SHIBOYUGI: Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table from August 3 to August 31, 2026, featuring a limited-time gacha and a mission-based in-game event.
The popular puzzle game app Snoopy Drops is hosting a Summer BIG Present Campaign, giving players the chance to win Snoopy merchandise that's both practical and perfect for summer.
Solo Leveling:ARISE has rolled out a major update introducing new SSR hunter Agnes Rivera and her exclusive weapon La Familia, alongside new EXPERT story chapters, a raised Shadow Army level cap, new skill runes, and a run of summer in-game events.
After drawing about 2,000 visitors in its debut year, the pool music festival "SBI MUSIC CIRCUS presents SPLASH CIRCUS" returns to Ohama Park Pool in Sakai, Osaka for four days in September 2026, with ticket sales opening July 2.
Handmade bag brand STATE OF ESCAPE opens its first-ever Hokkaido pop-up shop at Daimaru Sapporo from July 15 to 21, 2026, featuring the signature neoprene Escape Collection, the new knit Meridian Collection, and dual-tone bags sold ahead of their general release.
Yokohama Takashimaya's 8th floor gallery will host the Stig Lindberg Exhibition: Master of Scandinavian Design in the 20th Century from September 9 to 21, 2026, showcasing around 300 pieces drawn from the Lindberg family's private collection, including works never before shown in Japan, alongside exclusive original goods.
The dress-up and character-raising game Sugar Doll has launched a new classic gacha called "Sunny Days Memories," featuring blue ocean and sunflower field costumes, alongside a summer-themed seasonal event and limited-time background packs.
From July 17 to August 30, 2026, Sunshine Aquarium in Ikebukuro will hold its "Refreshing Summer Festival 2026," featuring an upgraded sea lion splash show, an outdoor mist squad, seasonal octopus and penguin displays, and new early-morning-only events with a discounted ticket.
TAKARA BELMONT CORPORATION is relocating part of "Quantum Leap for Beauty World," the exhibit it showed at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, to its Tokyo head office, opening it to the public free of charge for one day only on Saturday, August 8, alongside uniform try-on photo sessions and talk shows.
The free-to-play TPS loot shooter The First Descendant marked its 2nd anniversary with the livestreamed Descendant Fest 2026, unveiling a Season 4 story trailer, a detailed roadmap through the rest of 2026, new Descendant Raven, and a lineup of in-game and real-world anniversary campaigns.
TOUFU TOKYO's upcycled bonsai art brand RE BONSAI holds its 5th pop-up at Hankyu Men's Tokyo from July 8 to 14, 2026, expanding into POP-UP SPACE A and B on the 1st floor with limited-edition pieces, a hands-on workshop, apparel, and custom orders.
Umizoi no Kicori Shokudo, a restaurant facing the ocean in Kamakura's Zaimokuza neighborhood, has released two reserved-seating BBQ plans with all-you-can-drink service for the July 10 Kamakura Fireworks Festival, so guests can settle in without racing to claim a spot.
VALX, the protein and fitness brand, is opening a two-day pop-up store in Harajuku, Tokyo on July 11 and 12, 2026, offering five original shakes made with its new Sweets Protein plus tastings of its Hybrid Protein line and limited novelties.
WATANABE PILE, an Ehime-based towel maker founded in 1963, is holding its 24th Imabari Towel Maker Pop-Up at the Imabari Towel Minami-Aoyama store from July 16 to 27, 2026, themed "My Special Gift" and featuring an artist-collaboration handkerchief collection alongside long-selling favorites.
New White Cat Project NEW WORLD'S merchandise featuring "Yume Kawaii"-themed GraffArt illustrations of the Magia Girls, Battle Bunny, and Angel Mail Carrier characters goes on sale at eeo Store Ikebukuro Main Branch from August 14, 2026, with online pre-orders and in-store pickup reservations open now.
At the Yokai Art Museum on Shodoshima, the rain-bringing yokai Terupon topped the first-term POP YOKAI Audition, winning 407 of 5,024 votes. The second-term audition is now underway.
Following more than 200,000 visitors in Nagoya and Tokyo, YOKAI Immersive Experience Exhibition KAGOSHIMA - Imagination of Japan - opens July 3 at Reimeikan in Kagoshima City, bringing Japan's yokai paintings to life through 3D CG, projection mapping, and sculpture for visitors of all ages.
Datsugoku Gokko launches a new "Escape Across Japan" project with an Okinawa-themed summer event running through August 2026, featuring new maps, a mid-event weather change, and limited-time swimsuit character skins.
C4 Connect's mobile RPG Idle Girls has opened the final stage of its 6th Popularity Character Election on July 1, 2026, where the top 16 sub-generals compete from scratch, alongside a new "Grand Election – Heart-Fluttering Photo Studio" campaign site offering a lottery for prizes including a HUAWEI MatePad 11.
IN MIST, a mist-to-drink supplement brand born from a Suntory in-house venture, will hold a pop-up at Daikanyama Tsutaya Books from July 14 to August 5, 2026, where visitors can try the water-free, one-push supplement in person.
The smartphone game Isekai Kitchen has launched a Tanabata-themed interior decoration event, "To Orihime, Ten Steps Away," alongside a new pickup gacha featuring ★3 staff member Heuchera (Orihime) with an increased appearance rate, both running through July 15.
Hamakita Sweets Community nicoe in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka is holding its 9th "Kakigori Koshien," running from July 1 to September 27, 2026, with 50 shaved ice flavors made from ingredients sourced across all 47 prefectures.
Petemo, the pet lifestyle brand from Aeon Pet, opens its first pop-up store in Tokyo's Jiyugaoka neighborhood from July 10 to August 9, 2026, offering premium pet carts, a new apparel lineup, and a pet-friendly shopping space.
MMORPG RF ONLINE NEXT has rolled out a major update introducing Chapter 12 and a new region, Lavaron, in the Sindrey Archipelago, along with new field bosses, a limited-time event dungeon, login rewards, and fresh costumes.
Bunkamura presents a diverse summer 2026 lineup across Shibuya, anchored by a major photography exhibition from Rencontres d'Arles, Sarah Brightman's musical comeback in Sunset Boulevard, Noh theater, and new film releases.
Clarins and POP MART team up for the first time, bringing limited edition anti-aging* lotion bottles featuring MOLLY to a special pop-up event at Hankyu Umeda Main Store from July 1 to 7, 2026.
A COBIHAMU CHAN collaboration cafe is coming to net cafe & karaoke DiCE's Ikebukuro and Osaka Dotonbori locations from July 9 to 26, 2026, with an exclusive collab menu, original goods, and DiCE-exclusive 9th anniversary birthday items.
A hands-on rhinoceros beetle-catching experience returns to Fuji Subaru Land in Yamanashi starting July 18, 2026, with a guaranteed take-home pair of beetles — perfect for summer holiday science projects.
大阪焼肉・ホルモン ふたご is running its third annual Reimen Koshien cold noodle event from July 1 to August 31, 2026, with seven varieties on offer including three new additions, plus a ranking prediction contest with prizes for F-POINT members.
DMM GAMES' Girls Creation celebrates 1,000 days since launch with an anniversary campaign, the Tanabata-themed "Make a Wish on a Tanzaku" event, and limited-time pickup gacha featuring ★5 styles. The event runs from June 30 to July 15, 2026.
Hida Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, brings its local agricultural produce and flavors to central Tokyo with the Takayama City Fair at Chiyoda Ward's Kanda area throughout July 2026, featuring product sales, a standing drink event with Hida ingredients, an upscale dinner, and special menus at partner restaurants.
Hilton Garden Inn Yokohama Minato Mirai's 19th-floor restaurant Together & Co. will host a Premium Fireworks Viewing Dinner on August 24, 2026, timed to the Sky Symphony in Yokohama fireworks display during the Minato Mirai Festival. Only 112 seats are available, with reservations opening June 30.
Five types of summer limited goshuin, including two kirigami (paper-cut art) designs themed around a traditional purification ritual and the Tanabata star festival, will be available at Ikuta Shrine in Kobe from July 1, 2026.
To celebrate its first anniversary, JUNGLIA OKINAWA in northern Okinawa is dramatically expanding its water entertainment program this summer, with four new splash experiences launching from July 18 to October 12, 2026.
Chugoku Kappo Ryokan Kikusuitei in Tokorozawa, Saitama, will offer a moon-themed autumn experience from September 1 to November 30, 2026, featuring a special lodging plan, moon-inspired cuisine, a hinoki bath ball experience, and moon-themed wagashi.
A night-themed summer collaboration event featuring Miffy runs across the Kobe Waterfront from July 30 to September 30, 2026, with collaboration tickets at Kobe Port Tower available via a dedicated reservation site opening July 2 at 6:00 PM.
A collaboration event with the Ultraman Series is launching in LINE Idle Rangers AFK RPG on June 30, 2026, featuring Ultraman, Ultraman Tiga, and Ultraman Zero as limited-time characters alongside special in-game events running through July 31.
Celebrating 5 years since the first season of Love Live! Superstar!!, a special pop-up shop featuring newly drawn illustrations of all 11 Liella! members and exclusive merchandise opens at Shibuya Modi 7F from July 17, 2026.
Takatsuki City is holding a free spinning top battle tournament using its original educational toy Manhole Koma at Takatsuki Hankyu Square on August 1, 2026, open to children aged 5 to 12 and their guardians.
Matsuzakaya Ueno's "Hoppetown" food floor hosts a series of weekly pop-up events throughout July, bringing together sought-after shops including 船橋屋 (Funabashiya), 舟和 (Funawa), and 亀十 (Kamejuu), alongside special eel bento for Doyo no Ushi Day and seasonal sweets.
Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum in Tokyo's Marunouchi is holding a limited-time family scavenger hunt for children from July 14 to 20, 2026, alongside café collaborations, a costume event, and evening concerts tied to its ongoing "Artists at the Café" exhibition.
Atlus has released the second character spotlight for Persona 4 Revival, introducing idol Rise Kujikawa and her unique support skills. She is also set to perform at X VORDER RUNWAY, a cross-genre fashion show and music live event at Makuhari Messe in September 2026.
Sapporo Park Hotel is hosting a special one-night wine dinner event on July 29, 2026, featuring Jennifer Julian, official ambassador of Champagne Jacquart, alongside four varieties of champagne and a hotel-crafted semi-buffet menu.
Shinagawa Prince Hotel is opening its outdoor and indoor pools for the summer season from July 4, 2026, offering daytime and nighttime swims plus Chinese restaurant poolside food, and optional stay packages starting from ¥9,730 per person.
GENDA GiGO Entertainment is launching the "SKZOO × GiGO Campaign SUMMER" at GiGO group arcades across Japan, featuring exclusive crane game prizes, a must-buy campaign, collaboration taiyaki, and SKZOO photo spots, running from August 18 to September 30, 2026.
A landmark special exhibition celebrating 70 years of Japanese Antarctic observation opens at Miraikan - The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation, featuring real Antarctic ice to touch, blizzard simulations, rare meteorite displays, and an immersive aurora experience.
The 5th edition of Tabekko Dobutsu LAND, titled "Tabekko Dobutsu MIRAI LAB. ~Hoshi Furu Kirarium~," opens at ASOBUILD YOKOHAMA COAST from July 10 to September 27, 2026, featuring star-themed digital experiences and all-new animal-shaped donuts.
A limited-time bespoke eyewear event at Hankyu Umeda pairs one-of-a-kind vintage frames from THE LAST STORE® with customizable photochromic lenses from KODAK Lenses, running July 8–14, 2026.
Bar "2000" at Tokyo Dome Hotel is offering a new high tea experience featuring free-flow cocktails crafted by hotel bartenders alongside chef-curated appetizers, available from July 4, 2026, with sweeping views of Tokyo Dome City's illumination.
White Cat Project NEW WORLD'S kicks off Episode 3 of its 12th anniversary celebration event, "ZODIAC:CHRONICLE," on June 30, 2026, alongside character gacha featuring Sirius, Asteria, and Illumina.
VR goggle crafts, virtual maker activities, and character meet-and-greets are lined up for children at Rinko Park in Yokohama during the Yokohama Tanabata Festival on July 4–5, 2026.
ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Grand Court Nagoya is hosting a parent-child cooking class on July 28, 2026, where families will prepare a chilled napolitan pasta under the guidance of a hotel chef, followed by the Hokkaido Fair lunch buffet. Limited to 10 pairs; reservations required.
From July 11 to 20, 2026, Chichibu Yumoto Buko Onsen in Yokoze Town, Saitama will host a series of events timed to the Chichibu Kawase Festival, including a welcome movie at the entrance, free ice candy for visiting children, and a festival-exclusive soft-serve ice cream.
Kimono brand EMON collaborates with Hawaiian quilt artist Naomi Iida to bring Hawaiian motif yukata to the 11th floor kimono section of Hankyu Umeda Main Store from July 1 to 7, 2026.
A special photo exhibition featuring decades of honeybee research photography by Tamagawa University Professor Emeritus Masami Sasaki is coming to Fujifilm Square in Tokyo Midtown from August 14 to September 10, 2026.
Nanki Shirahama Marriott Hotel will hold "HANABI Night Terrace 2026," an exclusive fireworks-viewing dinner for hotel guests at the 4th-floor Ocean Deck terrace, running on select dates from July 18 to September 13, 2026.
The second wave of information for Hatsune Miku YOZORA PROGRAM 2026, set to take place in Niigata from September 21 to 23, 2026, has been announced, including the main visual designed by illustrator リン☆ユウ, several upcoming events, and the original theme song "Bloom Out feat. Hatsune Miku."
Kawana Hotel Golf Course in Ito, Shizuoka is opening part of its world-renowned Fuji Course free of charge on August 21, 2026 for a family-friendly outdoor event featuring snag golf, putting, water gun battles, and cart rides.
Kotori no Yu, a day-use hot spring in Matsushiro, Nagano City, is running a limited-time "Chilled Onsen" event from July 3 to July 26, 2026, offering three bath zones at different temperatures — including a naturally cool open-air bath using raw spring water — so guests can enjoy the mineral-rich waters comfortably even in the peak of summer.
NARUTO×BORUTO | Shinobi Village at Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island is celebrating character birthdays every month in 2026 with exclusive original stickers. Visit in July to collect birthday stickers for Uchiha Sasuke, Hyuga Neji, Inuzuka Kiba, Uzumaki Kushina, and Mitsuki.
Nishi-Atami Golf Course in Atami, Shizuoka, is hosting a free evening event on August 9, 2026 that invites children to try golf for the first time while enjoying a stargazing class and views of the Atami Marine Fireworks Festival from the hilltop course overlooking Sagami Bay.
Oiso Long Beach in Kanagawa opens July 4, 2026 for a 72-day summer season through September 13, featuring new mist cooling stations, 9 pool areas including a 140 m water slide, and a family water safety workshop on opening day.
Park Hyatt Niseko HANAZONO offers a range of summer 2026 experiences, including a terrace BBQ dinner overlooking Mt. Yotei, kids cooking classes, the Mountain Lights art installation by Bruce Munro, and outdoor activities on the Shiribetsu River.
The RESOL no MORI Tanabata Festival runs from July 4 to August 19, 2026, at Grandvaux Spa Village in Chiba, with bamboo Tanabata decorations, limited seasonal sweets and cocktails, and a special lantern-release and stargazing event on August 19.
Risonare Nasu's outdoor harvest brunch "YATAI to FARM" returns in September 2026, with hands-on vegetable picking, charcoal-grilled highland produce, and a new iron-pot Riso Pilaf made from the resort's own paddy rice — all served beside shimmering golden rice fields, limited to three groups per day.
The Hime Ajisai hydrangeas are putting on a vivid "Rokko Blue" display at Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden, with peak blooms expected through late July 2026. A collaboration event with Koyomi-Seikatsu Hanabiyori runs until July 12.
Nihonshu Fair 2026, featuring approximately 1,200 sake brands from 45 prefectures across Japan, concluded its two-day run at Ikebukuro Sunshine City with sold-out tickets and around 5,600 visitors.
From July 16 to September 15, 2026, Shinagawa Prince Hotel's three restaurants and boulangerie will serve an array of Hawaiian-inspired dishes and drinks, including a special executive chef live cooking event on August 22 and 23.
A water play park featuring three activity zones — water gun battles, a rowboat pool, and a kids' splash area — runs on the Yokohama World Porters rooftop from July 3 to August 30, 2026, right next to Japan's first CRAZY GOLF course.
Tokyo Dome Hotel is holding a hands-on fruit shortcake baking class for elementary school children on August 12 and 13, 2026, guided by Chef de Pâtissier Kenji Nagashima, with a creative glass cake upcycling activity and a Kids Chef Certificate for every participant.
As part of the Hakurei Shrine Summer Festival 2026 at Yomiuriland, a Touhou Project collaboration at the adjacent HANA·BIYORI flower park runs from July 3 to 31, featuring exclusive merchandise, a keyword rally, in-park displays, and a special Touhou LIVEBOX SP concert on July 19.
The Ukiyoe Immersive Art Exhibition AOMORI, which has attracted over 500,000 visitors across venues in Japan and abroad, opens in Aomori City for the first time from July 11 to August 30, 2026, featuring 300+ ukiyo-e masterworks reimagined through 3DCG animation and projection mapping.
Two limited-edition inks — the shimmering red Fukuju and the smoky gray-violet Yushu — go on sale July 1, 2026, made in collaboration with Kyoto's TAG STATIONERY.
Contemporary art gallery YUGEN Gallery will present artist 今井恵's silkscreen works at WHAT CAFE EXHIBITION vol.39 Emerging Directors & Curators U40, a group exhibition in Tokyo's Tennoz area running July 4–20, 2026.
Hakone Kowakien Yunessun is staging a series of Okinawa-themed summer events from July through September 2026, including a mango-scented water spraying show, Okinawan dishes at its in-park restaurant, cultural craft workshops, and live eisa performances.
A pop-up shop for A Certain Scientific Railgun T opens at AMNIBUS STORE -blue- in MAGNET by SHIBUYA109 from July 17 to August 2, 2026, featuring new original illustration goods with a starry sky maid concept.
Japan's oldest amusement park, Asakusa Hanayashiki, is introducing a new outdoor "Water Play Zone" from July 19 to September 14, 2026, with three soaking experiences — a water play area, a Bon dance show with surprise water blasts, and a Water Splash Squad roving the park daily.
A Blue Archive collaboration event is running at Sengawa Yukemuri no Sato natural hot spring bath in Chofu, Tokyo, from July 6 to August 7, 2026, featuring exclusive entrance tickets, original merchandise, themed baths, collaboration food, and a stamp rally.
Sendai PARCO2 marks its 10th anniversary with a Blue Giant collaboration event running September 4 to 23, 2026, featuring an art exhibition, limited shop, film revival with a special talk show, and a free jazz live concert.
Fujizakura Kogen Beer is hosting its 28th Anniversary Thanksgiving Festival on July 4, 2026, at its brewery in Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi, offering all-you-can-drink access to about 20 beers — including a limited anniversary brew making its debut ahead of its official release.
The palm-sized stuffed animal AI pet Fuzozo, which won the iF Design Award 2026, is heading to Casselini HARAJUKU for a hands-on experience event running June 30 to July 13.
Hakone Retreat före & villa 1/f in Sengokuhara is hosting a crystal bowl sound retreat on July 7–8, 2026, performed by crystal bowl artist Junko. Open to hotel guests, the program invites visitors to immerse themselves in the resonance of crystal and forest.
Japan Monkey Park in Inuyama, Aichi, is hosting the summer night festival "Monpa no Yomatsuri" on select dates from August to September 2026. With extended hours until 8 PM, the event offers fireworks, illuminated attractions, Sumikkogurashi character appearances, taiko performances, and more.
Nagoya Railroad (Meitetsu) is teaming up with the TV anime Pokémon to hold the Meitetsu Pokémon Stamp Rally 2026 from July 18 to September 23, 2026, celebrating Pokémon's 30th anniversary. Pick up a free stamp sheet at a Meitetsu station and collect stamps at 25 locations across the network.
Miyako Hotel Yokkaichi is bringing back its summer tradition with MIYAKO Beer Hall 2026, running on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from July 9 to September 26, featuring Hawaiian and Asian & Ethnic themed buffets with free-flow drinks on the 16th-floor sky banquet.
One of Japan's few aquatic plant-themed botanical gardens, Kusatsu Municipal Aquatic Botanical Garden Mizuno Mori in Shiga Prefecture is marking its 30th anniversary with a special weekend festival on July 11 and 12, 2026, featuring a commemorative ceremony, a special lecture, popular local mascot appearances, and container gardening workshops.
The Musaokubo Sunflower Field in Okayama City is approaching peak bloom, and young local farmers are organizing a two-day community event on July 25 and 26, 2026. The field is a five-minute walk from Makiyama Station and was established after the 2018 West Japan flood disaster to revive farmland and the surrounding community.
Sunshine Aquarium in Ikebukuro will hold a night-only collaboration event with the anime film 超かぐや姫！ from July 24 to August 30, 2026, featuring special jellyfish displays, a mermaid show, and character voice audio guides.
Toei Kyoto Studio Park in Kyoto is holding its first summer event since its renovation reopening — the UZUMASA BON DANCE FESTIVAL — from July 18 to August 30, 2026. Set in an Edo-period townscape, the festival features bon odori with Toei anime characters, maiko performances, and a yokai-themed night party.
From July 23 to September 13, 2026, Tokyo Summerland in Akiruno, Tokyo, will hold a collaboration event with the 2.5D idol agency VOISING, featuring special collaboration tickets with bonus goods, a mystery-solving quiz rally, collaboration food and goods, and themed decorations throughout the park.
From July 1 to August 31, 2026, The Westin Tokyo's The Terrace restaurant transforms its Innovation Buffet into a summer celebration headlined by live-carved churrasco, a 10-wine free-flow option, and Western classics loved across generations.
A pop-up shop featuring exclusive merchandise from manga artist Nonono Yamada's works opens at AMNIBUS STORE -blue- in MAGNET by SHIBUYA109 from July 31 to August 16, 2026, with new yukata-themed illustrations from 夜明けがいちばん暗い.
Zerokyori Connect No. 1, a VTuber-hosted indie game event that brings audiences up close with hand-picked indie titles, will be held at namco TOKYO in Shinjuku on July 18, 2026.
The TV anime BLUE LOCK is collaborating with kimono rental chain VASARA in a yukata event running from July 6 to August 31, 2026, featuring newly drawn illustrations and exclusive merchandise inspired by each character's favorite things.
DEPOT, a nostalgic bar inside Tokyo Station's GranSta, will serve Sapporo's Edel Pils in six different pouring styles using specially selected glassware—including rare discontinued pieces—every Wednesday in July 2026.
Japan's largest Disney orchestra concert tour returns with a Frozen-centered program, live vocals from New York performers, and 51 performances across 30 cities from September 11 to December 27, 2026.
Mobile RPG Epic Seven has kicked off its summer season update, bringing the new limited hero 深海の瞳 フミル, a six-week special sub-story, and the Epic Dash event running through August 27, 2026.
A new event featuring the MAD TRIGGER CREW is now live in the mobile game Hypnosis Mic -Alternative Rap Battle-, running from June 26 to July 8, 2026, with the event-exclusive SSR card 毒島メイソン理鶯 up for grabs.
Komorebi Mori no Ibaraido in Inashiki, Ibaraki is hosting the Forest Gourmet Picnic 2026 on July 11 and 12, 2026, bringing together 22 food truck vendors and offering special discounted admission for the event period.
The annual stamp rally at Ikuta Ryokuchi in Kawasaki kicks off on July 18, 2026. Collect stamps from three venues to receive an exclusive clear file from the Kawasaki City Fujiko・F・Fujio Museum, or visit all five to enter a lottery for prizes including a Doraemon stuffed animal.
A collaboration event based on the anime NEEDY GIRL OVERDOSE is heading to Yokohama Marine Tower from July 14 to 30, featuring newly drawn illustrations, a mystery rally, a special light-up, and limited goods and food.
GungHo Online Entertainment's free-to-play Nintendo Switch ninja gum action game Ninjala has surpassed 12 million cumulative downloads worldwide, marking six years since its June 2020 launch.
The Ogori Tanabata Festa is set for July 5, 2026, at Aeon Ogori Shopping Center in Fukuoka, featuring live music performances, a street piano concert, Tanabata-themed goods sales, and a doll-making workshop. Participants for the workshop can register through June 30.
PASONA HARBOR STAGE, a permanent offshore art stage set on the sea along the east coast of Awaji Island in Hyogo Prefecture, opens on July 17, 2026, with opera, ballet, dance, and taiko drumming performed against the backdrop of Osaka Bay.
A Sonic the Hedgehog × ROUND1 collaboration campaign is set to run at ROUND1 locations across Japan from July 10 to October 12, 2026, featuring collab menus, collab packs, crane game prizes, a collab room, and more.
The historic Kashiwaya inn at Okabe post town in Fujieda is holding a family-friendly Tanabata evening event on July 4, featuring nagashi-somen, a portrait drawing corner, a food marché with five local stalls, and a children's exploration tour of the museum.
From July 10 to 24, 2026, UNDER R's Sendagaya and Osaka stores will host a special pop-up featuring an exclusive A24 × UNDER R apparel collection, rare merchandise, and more, timed to the Japan release of A24's new horror film "Bring Her Back."
Anime retail chain Animate is launching a series of special events and campaigns to mark its 40th anniversary, running from July 4, 2026 for approximately one year. Plans include a nationwide local stamp creation project, an online quiz series, and various web service campaigns.
The Hawaiian jewelry brand "Artistry & I," crafted by a jeweler from Hawaii, arrives at Hankyu Umeda Main Store from July 1 to 7, 2026, as part of the Hawaii Fair 2026. A live engraving demonstration by a master craftsman with over 40 years of experience will also be held from July 4 to 7.
Universal Studios Japan is hosting special "Back to Hogwarts" anniversary events at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter from September 1 to 30, 2026, including a one-night-only after-park-close special event, the return of the Hogwarts Castle Walk, and limited-edition digital badges.
café&books bibliothèque and its sister store pancake&books bibliothèque are hosting their 5th annual Okayama white peach dessert fair from July 1, 2026, featuring two new chilled desserts including the first-ever ice rare cheesecake and a bergamot parfait.
Biwako Hotel in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture, is rolling out a lineup of summer activities centered on children, including handheld fireworks, a quiz rally, an ennichi festival, and a uchiwa fan-making workshop, alongside an outdoor pool and rooftop BBQ, available through the summer of 2026.
The Cardcaptor Sakura TaKaRaBaKo pop-up shop is coming to Lucua Ile in Osaka from July 3 and to Takashimaya Gate Tower Mall in Nagoya from July 15 to August 18, 2026, featuring new merchandise including a gift box-style trinket holder, face towels, glass cups, and konpeito candy tins.
The 5th China Festival 2026 Sapporo takes place on July 4–5, 2026, at Sapporo's Kita 3-jo Hiroba (Akapla), featuring authentic Chinese food, live performances, and cultural experiences free of charge.
From July 4 to 19, 2026, Kinko's Japan is holding an interactive T-shirt printing event at its Shibuya Sakura Stage location, where visitors can choose from 30 designs by five artists and print their own original T-shirt on the spot.
Disco Brick YOKOHAMA, a music event inspired by the disco culture of the 1970s and 1980s, will be held for the first time at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Event Square from August 8 to 23, 2026, with both free and ticketed dates featuring top DJs.
From July 1 to July 16, 2026, Hankyu Umeda Main Store's 4th-floor Sneaker Edit hosts EDIT FOR SUMMER, a sandal collection spotlighting the latest styles from UNITED NUDE and 4CCCCEES.
Finland-based textile designer and illustrator Eri Shimatsuka will attend her ongoing exhibition at the Forest and Flower Picture Book Museum Garden Lei in Sera, Hiroshima, on June 27 and 28, 2026, for an in-gallery talk and limited Finnish-style cinnamon roll sales.
Fairfield by Marriott Hokkaido Eniwa is hosting a guided garden tour and hands-on workshop at Hanafuru on July 26, 2026, featuring lavender picking and dried flower crafting for hotel guests.
A signing session featuring Kohske, the author of the popular manga Gangsta., will be held on July 4, 2026 at Gallery Zenon in Kichijoji, Tokyo. 50 participants will be selected by lottery through TicketMe.
Seibu-en Amusement Park in Tokorozawa, Saitama is hosting "Gegege no Yuenchi Part 2," a second collaboration event with the anime film The Birth of Kitaro The Mystery of GeGeGe, running from July 17 to September 13, 2026. Featuring newly drawn visuals by the film's character designer Touko Yatabe, the event includes a mystery rally, carnival games, collaboration food, exclusive merchandise, and special recording-only voice performances.
Hentai Shokubutsu Club, the TV Osaka program dedicated to rare and unusual plants, is hosting its first-ever event at Reptiles Fever 2026 in Osaka on July 4–5, 2026, featuring a plant market, limited merchandise, novelty giveaways, and on-site filming.
Nijigen Cospa is releasing five new THE IDOLM@STER MILLION LIVE! items — including a limited Tsumugi Shiraishi all-print T-shirt with exclusive sticker — available for pre-sale via Asobi Store event goods from June 24 to July 5, 2026.
The anime Is the Order a Rabbit? is collaborating with Round1 entertainment centers nationwide from July 9 to October 12, 2026. The campaign features newly drawn illustrations, collaboration merchandise, themed menus, a karaoke collaboration room, and more.
A pop-up event showcasing the beloved Japanese health supplement "Kan-yu Drop" (liver oil drops) is coming to Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin, offering products for all generations — from children to seniors.
リトルワールド (Little World Open-Air Folk Museum) in Inuyama, Aichi, is bringing back its popular sky lantern event this summer with an expanded schedule. Using LED sky lanterns, the event transforms the European Area into a cinematic night scene. Pre-sale tickets (¥4,200 tax included) go on sale June 24, 2026.
Emerging Japanese artist Machi Sugita presents her latest solo exhibition "灯火" at Gallery & Bakery Tokyo 8 min in Kyobashi, Tokyo, running from July 25 to September 8, 2026.
The Maho-Do crew from MAGICAL DOREMI is heading to Toei Kyoto Studio Park for a special bon dance event on August 1, 2026, as part of the UZUMASA BON DANCE FESTIVAL running from July 18 to August 30.
A popup store for TV anime Medalist, featuring new merchandise with a flower garden illustration, opens at Shinjuku Marui Men 8F from July 4 to July 12, 2026.
Mermaid Closet, a swimwear brand designed for lolita fashion lovers, will open a limited-time pop-up at Laforet Harajuku's "Ai to Kyouki no Market - 'LOVE & MADNESS' MARKET" event from July 1 to July 31, 2026.
MIKOTO-MATSURI (命音祭), an immersive wellbeing festival fusing Japanese tradition with art and technology, comes to Kanda Myojin Shrine on July 4, 2026, featuring 10 artists and an eight-stage immersive program.
Moomin Valley Park in Hanno, Saitama is hosting the summer event "Water Play in Moomin Valley" from July 3 to September 6, 2026, with exclusive cool menus, new goods, and a cool towel giveaway for kids.
Celebrating the 10th anniversary of TV anime Mr. Osomatsu, a limited-time collaboration campaign with Okinawa-born lava-grilled steak chain Yappari Steak is underway at five full-collab locations nationwide through June 30, 2026, featuring 16 original menu items and exclusive merchandise.
NewMake, a circular creative community, is holding an embroidery workshop on July 1, 2026, at PATCH&PLAY in Harajuku, where participants can add custom embroidery to their own clothing and accessories using the SKiTCH PP1 machine.
On July 4, 2026, the Night Lantern event will light up the summer sky at Gotemba Kogen Tokinosumika. Write your wishes on a lantern and watch countless glowing lights drift into the night.
Oriental Hotel Okinawa Resort & Spa in Nago City will host "Eisa Night," a series of 14 traditional Okinawan Eisa performances by different local youth associations, every Saturday and holiday from July 18 to September 26, 2026 — free for hotel guests.
gelato pique cafe is teaming up with Peanuts for a second collaboration running from July 2 to August 6, 2026, offering cooling summer sweets including crepes, smoothies, and gelato topped with marshmallow versions of Snoopy, Charlie Brown, and Sally.
A pop-up store celebrating the 9th anniversary of Revue Starlight opens at Annivroad by Bushiroad Creative Store in Shinjuku from July 2 to July 14, 2026, featuring newly drawn merchandise themed around "Antique × Letters."
Ryukyu Hotel & Resort Nashiro Beach in Itoman, Okinawa, marks its 4th anniversary with a summer program running July 1 to August 31, 2026, featuring a beach live concert, fireworks show, Dom Pérignon experiences, buffet dinners, and extended pool hours.
The underground shopping street Namba Walk in Osaka Minami is hosting a collaboration event with San-X Universe characters including Rilakkuma and Sumikko Gurashi, running from June 24 to September 24, 2026.
A pop-up character goods store celebrating the new theatrical film 新劇場版☆ケロロ軍曹 復活して速攻地球滅亡の危機であります！ opens at Bandai Namco Cross Store in Akihabara Atre 1 from July 10 to 23, 2026.
SHIBUYA109 and MAGNET by SHIBUYA109 are hosting a large-scale summer campaign called "SUMMER PLAY PARK" from July 16 to August 30, 2026, featuring a summer sale, live events, pop-up experiences, and character collaborations.
SEGA has released a Japanese-language arrangement of the Sonic the Hedgehog 35th anniversary song, featuring virtual singer Hatsune Miku on vocals and sound producer Yunosuke on arrangement. The song is also available for download and streaming on all major platforms.
The "Asymmetric Universe" space at teamLab Borderless in Azabudai Hills, Tokyo reopens on July 8, 2026, featuring two new series and a special exhibition running through October 8.
Minami Dogo Onsen's Teiregi no Yu (ていれぎの湯) is hosting two back-to-back summer night events in July 2026 — a lively summer festival on July 4 and a night market marché on July 12.
An official POP UP STORE for the dark comedy animation The Amazing Digital Circus is coming to Shibuya PARCO from July 9 to July 20, 2026, to commemorate the release of the final episode.
Tiffany & Co. marks the first anniversary of its flagship store Tiffany Ginza with a Japan-exclusive high jewelry collection of four "Bird on a Rock" brooches inspired by the four seasons, along with a special limited-time installation on the first floor.
Tokyo Summerland in Akiruno, Tokyo fully opens its outdoor pool area on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Highlights include the adventure pool MONSTER STREAM, the DEKASLA water attraction, the Towers Rock water slides, dobon, and the Aqua Fan water play zone.
The Ukiyoe Immersive Art Exhibition HIROSHIMA, running July 18 to September 6, 2026 at NTT Credo Hall in Hiroshima, has announced collaboration programs with two nearby venues — AQUA ALIVE MUSEUM and RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima — offering a full sensory ukiyo-e experience.
The beloved 3.5-meter green bear sculpture "Ted Hyber -Coool-" at Grand Front Osaka's うめきた広場 will wear a special happi coat decoration throughout July 2026, welcoming visitors to the 13th Umeda Yukata Festival 2026.
Yokohama Bay Sheraton Hotel & Towers is offering a special summer kids' etiquette program featuring a full French course menu and a hands-on mocktail class led by a professional bartender, held in the panoramic Manhattan Room on the 28th floor.
THE BASE GLAMPING YUGAWARA in Kanagawa is hosting a special summer event from July 1 to August 31, 2026, featuring seasonal drinks, lanterns, traditional crafts, firewood splitting, and private onsen bathing in a glamping setting.
The beloved Shinjuku autumn music festival SHIN-ONSAI returns to Shinjuku Bunka Center for the first time in three years, hosting a two-day lineup of 25 acts on October 10–11, 2026.
A limited-time Yakuzen Kusuri pickup gacha has launched and the Kusuri Kyun! Kyun! Challenge event is set to begin June 24 in the smartphone puzzle game based on The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You.
The Awaji Island Tourism Association will hold its 18th Hamo Dochu (Hamo Procession) on July 6, 2026, carrying pike conger from Awaji Island to Yasaka Shrine in Kyoto's Gion for a traditional offering ceremony during the Gion Festival.
Ohayo Dairy's premium ice cream brand BRULEE, seven years in development and over 1,000 prototypes in the making, is holding its first-ever department store pop-up event at Hankyu Umeda Main Store from July 8 to 14, 2026, featuring an exclusive eat-in menu supervised by internationally acclaimed pastry chef Junji Tokunaga and the new pistachio flavor.
Chrono Restaurant, a restaurant management simulation game set in another world, officially launched on June 23, 2026, with a release campaign on the official X account and a character pickup gacha running through July 7.
Meitetsu Tourism Service is bringing Deramas (でらます), a collaboration between THE IDOLM@STER SideM and Nagoya-area businesses, to the city from August 3 to October 31, 2026.
The "Gion Matsuri in Kyoto Station Building" event brings the spirit of Kyoto's iconic summer festival to the station, with panel exhibitions, live Gion Bayashi performances, and hands-on musical experiences throughout July 2026.
Hakone Hotel Kowakien is holding a Summer Sweets Buffet from July 18 to 20, 2026, featuring around 15 seasonal sweets, an interactive "drawing pancake" station for kids, and optional add-on plans combining the buffet with Yunessun or a private pool.
Sanrio's Harmonyland theme park in Oita opens NAKAYOKU LAB on July 3, 2026, featuring the new "Sky Pal Collection" AR attraction using Honda's UNI-ONE mobility robot, an AI voice guide tour, and inclusive rest spaces.
From June 26 to August 23, 2026, Tokyo Midtown Hibiya's summer event features character-themed food and drinks from Toy Story 5 as well as an outdoor taco and sandwich diner at Hibiya Step Square.
A collaboration campaign between TV anime "Though I Am an Inept Villainess: Tale of the Butterfly-Rat Body Swap in the Maiden Court" and Gokurakuyu/RAKU SPA launches at RAKU SPA Station Musashi-Koganei on July 9, 2026. The event runs through August 4, featuring exclusive sets, collab goods, themed menus, a body-swap-inspired bath, and an X campaign.
TryHard Japan is setting up premium reserved viewing seats at the Kishiwada Danjiri Festival on September 18–20, 2026, offering seated views of the dramatic "Yarimaawashi" sharp-turn maneuver at the iconic Kankan-ba intersection.
Langrisser Mobile is getting a limited-time crossover with Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key, bringing characters Ryza, Lila, and Claudia into the strategy RPG starting June 23, 2026.
Maison de FLEUR is releasing a special limited collection inspired by the traveling exhibition "Marie Antoinette Style" at Yokohama Museum of Art, available exclusively at the exhibition shop from August 1, 2026.
A pop-up shop featuring new illustrations by artist sidu is coming to Tower Records Shinjuku and Umeda NU Chayamachi stores from July 17 to 26, 2026, with a range of exclusive MILGRAM merchandise available for advance purchase.
The morineki area at Keitto in Daito City, Osaka, is hosting a two-day summer festival on July 18–19, 2026, featuring a VR dinosaur experience, lantern-making workshops, a yukata hair arrangement class, and an evening street fair.
The first-ever solo exhibition celebrating the 5th anniversary of Odekake Kozame opens at Matsuya Ginza 8F from July 22 to August 11, 2026, featuring original illustrations, exclusive voice recordings, a collaboration cafe, and limited merchandise.
Ahead of the worldwide July 30 release, Bushiroad will hold pre-sale events for the Palworld OFFICIAL CARD GAME trial decks in Tokyo on June 27 and Osaka on June 28, with free-entry rule workshops and on-site giveaway campaigns.
A pop-up store for TV anime "Reborn!" opens at two Ito-Yokado locations in the Tokyo area from July 3 to July 15, 2026, featuring new merchandise based on an original "Cutlery" illustration theme, with event-exclusive purchase bonuses.
The Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden is showcasing the Shichidanka, a rare hydrangea variety once described by Siebold and rediscovered on Mount Rokko in 1959, along with a limited-time Hydrangea Garden open to visitors.
An online lottery featuring newly illustrated merchandise from the anime Romeo and the Black Brothers, part of The Classic Family Theater Series, goes on sale June 30, 2026 on Kujibikido, with prizes ranging from a Hikari Kirie Mirror to acrylic plates, acrylic stand figures, wood keychains, and square can badges.
Japanese sake brand SAKE HUNDRED is hosting a series of special pairing events at three renowned Tokyo restaurants — 六本木 鮨悠, みつい, and ふしきの — from late June through July 2026, where the artistry of chefs meets premium sake selections.
Shimoda Marine Aquarium in Shizuoka is hosting a special exhibition focused on fixed-net fishing (定置網漁), running from June 27, 2026 to January 31, 2027, featuring panels, models, live fish tanks, and a spotlight on sharks caught in the nets.
Retro packaging designs from Shimojima, a packaging materials maker that celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2020, have appeared on DMM Scratch in a collaboration with 株式会社ジーオーティー. The campaign runs until July 5, 2026.
Ten artists including YU-KI & DJ KOO from TRF, DA PUMP, and STU48 will take the stage at Shirahama Beach on August 1, 2026, with a grand finale of 8,000 music fireworks.
ASAMA KUZANBO, a private-villa resort in Kita-Karuizawa with panoramic views of Mt. Asama, is hosting the "Forest Wine Terrace" event on four days in July 2026, offering curated wines and non-alcoholic sparkling options at 1,100 m elevation — dogs welcome.
Courtyard by Marriott Fukui is holding a Hawaiian-themed lunch buffet at its 15th-floor restaurant Substance on weekends and holidays from July 18 through September 13, 2026, featuring Hawaiian staples alongside locally sourced Fukui ingredients.
Daimaru Shinsaibashi is holding a rooftop beekeeping experience event on July 4 and 5, 2026, where visitors can extract honey from combs and taste it on the spot, alongside an exclusive early sale of this year's Shinsaibashi honey.
Floyd, the Munich-born travel case brand known for its colorful suitcases and skate-inspired design, is opening a limited-time pop-up shop at Daimaru Sapporo from July 8 to 14, 2026.
A new raid event, "Athenes Defense Force – Haraü Hikari, Mushibamu Chikara, Kitaru Arashi," is now underway in the turn-based strategy simulation game Girls Creation -Shoujo Geijutsu Kitan- on DMM GAMES, running until June 30, 2026, with a pickup gacha available until July 2.
Grand Prince Hotel Shin Takanawa is hosting NIGHT POOL LIVE on four Friday evenings in summer 2026, combining an open-air rooftop pool experience with live music performances by featured artists.
Junji Ito's annual summer pop-up store returns to Nakano Broadway's Hakaba no Garou from July 2 to August 17, 2026, this time themed around "Zankyou" (lingering screams), with exclusive merchandise including a special key visual drawn by Junji Ito himself.
The "Shiragiku" memorial firework, launched annually since 2020 to honor victims of the Great East Japan Earthquake, will be fired from Nehama Beach in Kamaishi, Iwate Prefecture on July 11, 2026.
Tokyo Metro and Kyujitsu Hack are hosting a new spinoff installment of their immersive experience game Metro Time Gate: Guardian Archivist at the Tokyo Subway Museum in Edogawa, Tokyo, starting June 26, 2026.
On July 7, 2026, the anime park Nijigennomori on Awaji Island will host a special one-night event at NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobi-Zato as part of the Tanabata Festival. After sunset, Naruto Uzumaki appears for a group greeting and a commemorative photo session with visitors under the starry sky.
Niseko Grand Hirafu, the all-season nature resort in Hokkaido, kicks off its 2026 summer season on July 4, offering gondola rides with panoramic mountain views, scenic dining at NEST813, new pickleball courts, and expanded water activities including rafting and river SUP in partnership with NAC.
Brasserie RÉGINE at the St. Regis Hotel Osaka is offering a summer menu for its "Appetizer Marché" from July 1 to September 30, 2026, inspired by the Mediterranean and the flavors of southern France.
Starting June 27, 2026, lacquerware artist Tasuku Murose presents 15 works — including 13 new pieces featuring maki-e and raden techniques — in his debut solo exhibition at Lei Gallery Tokyo in Shibuya, Tokyo.
A collaboration campaign between TV anime The Elusive Samurai and Gokurakuyu & RAKU SPA hot spring facilities will run from July 9 to August 4, 2026, at two locations in Wako and Yokohama, featuring themed baths, merchandise, collab menus, and a digital stamp rally.
New York-based ceramic artist Lev Rosenbush presents "TRACES," a solo exhibition blending sports culture and wabi-sabi aesthetics, at TOKYO CRAFT ROOM inside HAMACHO HOTEL from July 3 to 12, 2026.
Hotel New Otani Osaka is bringing back the legendary Trader Vic's restaurant experience for a limited time this summer, with tropical cocktails, BBQ spare ribs, and sweeping views of Osaka Castle from the 18th-floor Sky Lounge "Four Seasons."
To celebrate the Ultraman Series 60th anniversary, a limited-time theme cafe "Ultraman Pasta Restaurant Ulspa" (ウルトラマン パスタ食堂 ウルスパ) is opening at BOX cafe&space in Ikebukuro from July 9 to August 31, 2026.
Tickets for the 12th anniversary orchestra concert of White Cat Project NEW WORLD'S go on general sale starting June 22, 2026, with composer and vocalist Hiroko Yamasaki confirmed to appear.
A free digital stamp rally with 13 checkpoints spanning Akihabara, Ikebukuro, and Okinawa runs from June 19 to July 19, 2026, to celebrate the Nintendo Switch adventure game The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten: Memorial Vacation, launching July 23.
The Aurora to Mori no Monogatari exhibition comes to Denki Bunka Kaikan in Nagoya from July 11 to August 30, 2026, featuring an immersive aurora theater, lantern forest, and Nordic-inspired experience areas celebrating Scandinavian nature, lifestyle, and fairy tales.
A new limited-time event "Ezphit, the Lost Ancient City" has been added to the seal collection RPG Bikkuriman Wonder Collection on June 18, 2026, along with new characters 魔妃クレオクス and 魔子クレオクフ, a new gacha, and a damage challenge event.
Butter Butler is heading to the Hankyu Umeda Main Store for a limited-time pop-up from June 22 to 30, 2026, bringing exclusive new items including the バターパイダマンド 紅茶 — available only at this event.
Conrad Osaka in Nakanoshima is offering an exclusive stay plan to enjoy the 38th Naniwa Yodogawa Fireworks Festival on October 17, 2026, complete with champagne and an optional room service dinner set.
The brand CONTROL FREAK / CTFK is hosting a limited-time popup at 8 PLAZA locations across Japan from June 22 to August 20, 2026, featuring a water-repellent nylon bag collection designed for rainy days.
A stamp rally event themed on Crayon Shin-chan the Movie - Spooky! My Yokai Vacation will be held at the Crayon Shin-chan Adventure Park in Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island from July 31 to September 30, 2026.
A summer special exhibition featuring a giant cardboard jungle maze, impressive iron-skeleton dinosaurs, and hands-on activities for all ages opens at Bando Kobe Youth Science Museum from July 16 to August 31, 2026.
A limited-time gacha featuring the new EX character Space Defender Stitch EX is now live in Disney Pixel RPG for iOS and Android, running from June 17, 2026, through July 1. The accompanying Battle Challenge Mini Vol.13 event also begins the same day.
The third annual choco mint fair at Ecute Omiya and Omiya North runs June 29 to July 20, 2026, featuring 42 products including 15 station-exclusive items and a digital stamp rally.
Fuji Subaru Land in Yamanashi Prefecture is adding three new attractions in June 2026 — a heavy machinery remote control experience opening June 19, a real shooting game on June 21, and a hot air balloon ride on June 28.
To celebrate the 1.5th anniversary of Girls' Frontline 2: Exilium, a limited-time pop-up shop will open at SHIBUYA TSUTAYA 6F IP Bookstore from July 3 to July 31, 2026, featuring exclusive merchandise and special purchase bonuses.
Hakone Kowakien is hosting a range of summer events from July 2026, including a Demon Slayer collaboration at Yunessun, the Hakone Kowakien Okinawa Haisai Festival, and family participation programs like the Okami Experience and Bozappi's Cooldown Mission.
The seasonal bath experience "Milky Way Bath" inspired by the Tanabata star festival opens at Hakone Kowakien Yunessun's swimwear hot spring area on July 1, 2026, featuring a starlit dome ceiling, star-shaped bath toys, and a cool bathing experience.
Hashimoto Coffee's "魅惑の果実," a coffee made by steeping beans in real strawberries, is holding a limited-time pop-up at JR Kokura Station's Amu Plaza in Kitakyushu from June 18 to 25, 2026, featuring free tastings and takeout options.
COSPA has announced exclusive limited-edition merchandise for Hatsune Miku "Magical Mirai 2026," including a full graphic dry hoodie, an acrylic art stand with sticker set, and a つままれ rubber figure with sticker set, available at COSPA booths at the Hamamatsu, Osaka, and Tokyo venues.
For five days in July 2026, Hayama Hikage Chaya opens its garden terrace for an evening celebration of ayu sweetfish, featuring a special kaiseki course and charcoal-grilled fish under the summer sky.
Hotel Amanek Kanazawa is hosting a hinoki woodcraft coaster-making workshop on June 26 and 27, 2026, led by craft artist Susan Maree. Open to hotel guests and visitors alike, the hands-on session takes place at the hotel's 2nd floor lounge for ¥1,500 per person with no reservation required.
The "Kaori no Tani" (Fragrance Valley) herb garden at Kokuei Hitachi Seaside Park in Ibaraki is entering its lavender peak, with approximately 550 Grosso lavender plants expected to bloom from June 20 to July 4, 2026.
A limited-time collaboration between Hoshi Tabeyo rice crackers and Star Village ACHI launches in Achi Village, Nagano from July 3 to September 30, 2026, featuring a pop-up shop, original merchandise, cafe menus, and hotel amenity tie-ins.
Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo marks the 10th anniversary of its North Wing's opening with a limited-time event from July 1 to 15, 2026, featuring a special nigiri sushi breakfast, a Premium Lounge menu with sparkling wine and roast beef, and an original mini-uchiwa fan gift for guests who leave anniversary messages.
From July 1 to September 30, 2026, Hotel Granvia Osaka's restaurants are showcasing seasonal summer dishes and drinks, including French courses, teppanyaki, Japanese kaiseki, fresh fruit cocktails, and a peach pudding ala mode.
Hotel Granvia Wakayama's 1st-floor cafe "Hotels Cafe Password" is hosting a cake buffet on July 18 and 19, 2026, featuring an all-you-can-eat spread of cakes and soft-serve ice cream made by the hotel's own patissiers.
Hotel Metropolitan Kamakura is offering a limited accommodation plan that includes an original handkerchief created through a collaboration between JR East Kamakura Station and メーカーズシャツ鎌倉, tied to the ongoing stamp rally event "鎌倉いろどりトリップ."
Celebrate 15 years of Hyperdimension Neptunia with a collaboration cafe at Cure Maid Cafe in Akihabara from June 26 to July 20, 2026, featuring themed drinks and exclusive merchandise at G-Store Akiba.
To celebrate the 5th anniversary of the TV anime Jujutsu Kaisen, a collaboration with ZOZOTOWN brings 22 apparel items inspired by the Season 1 ending visuals, available for pre-order from July 3. A pop-up shop is also set to open in Harajuku.
Taiwanese heritage confectionery brand KAISHII and popular character Mochimeow collaborate on a limited-edition lychee cake, available exclusively at the Seibu Shibuya summer event from July 1 to August 3, 2026.
Ocean Expo Park in Okinawa is holding a packed summer event lineup from July 1 to August 31, 2026, featuring a virtual whale shark feeding experience, a mysterious plants and insects exhibit, a cardboard maze, and live music concerts at the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium.
Karaoke Manekineko is hosting a nationwide collaboration event with the smartphone game Stand My Heroes to celebrate its 10th anniversary, running from June 18 to July 26, 2026, with limited goods, collab drinks, and an exclusive collab room at the Ikebukuro Sunshine Street location.
A limited-time pop-up shop featuring Tezuka Osamu character goods and vinyl figures from Kenelephant opens at Ueno Marui's 5F Calendarium from August 28 to September 6, 2026.
Chugoku Kappo Ryokan Kikusuitei in Tokorozawa, Saitama, is hosting a family-friendly summer stargazing night on August 7, 2026, featuring telescope crafting kits and guided star observation in partnership with optical maker Vixen.
Iinuma Honke, a sake brewery with over 300 years of history in Chiba, will hold the "Tanabata and Fireflies Evening 2026" at Kinoene Omoya on July 18, 19, and 20, 2026. Guests can enjoy a special 7-course Japanese meal paired with the brewery's finest sake while watching fireflies in the garden of a registered tangible cultural property.
From July 17 to August 31, 2026, Konica Minolta Planetaria Tokyo in Yurakucho hosts "Shigeru Mizuki's Yokai Summer Festival ~88 Mysterious Constellations~," transforming all 88 constellations into yokai characters from the world of Shigeru Mizuki.
Aquaworld Ibaraki Prefectural Oarai Aquarium is hosting a photo session with the Little Shark's Day Out character on July 11, 2026, as part of the ongoing collaboration event running through July 13.
Animate is launching its second wave of Japanese-localized Love and Deepspace merchandise on June 20, 2026, alongside a nationwide fair, Gratte collaboration, and special in-store displays.
A drone show event celebrating Doremi's birthday is coming to the Funabashi Racecourse Lawn Plaza on July 25, 2026, featuring a drone show, dance performances, and an anime screening of Magical DoReMi.
From July 4 to September 6, 2026, Maxell Aqua Park Shinagawa will host "Hanabi Aquarium by NAKED," a summer seasonal event blending digital fireworks with aquatic life and two versions of dolphin performances for day and night visitors.
NAMJATOWN in Ikebukuro marks its 30th anniversary on July 6, 2026, unveiling one of the world's largest Taiko no Tatsujin attractions, new food options, and a Tamagotchi collaboration event.
A large-scale solo exhibition by Naohisa Inoue, the painter behind the fantasy backdrops in Studio Ghibli's Whisper of the Heart, opens June 20 at ART SPACE SKY GALLERY in Tokyo Ariake, showcasing approximately 100 works including new prints and original pieces.
The Nara Prefectural Museum of Art and the Nara Prefectural Man'yo Cultural Museum are collaborating for the first time on a joint exhibition exploring the themes of "capital city" and "travel" through their combined collections.
GENDA GiGO Entertainment is hosting a collaboration campaign with the popular manga "Nichijou - My Ordinary Life" at GiGO group stores nationwide from July 4 to August 16, 2026, featuring exclusive prizes, collaboration taiyaki, novelty drinks, and a repost campaign.
Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel's top-floor bar Bellovisto hosts a month-long Nikka Whisky fair in July 2026, featuring exclusive tasting sets, limited-edition cocktails, a special night with a senior blender, and a guest bartender cocktail event.
Kawasaki Motors Japan hosted the first-ever Ninja Team Green Cup race at Tsukuba Circuit on June 21, 2026, drawing 25 Ninja ZX-25R riders of all skill levels to the iconic Ibaraki track.
A collaboration event between TV anime Oblivion Battery and Laforet Harajuku is set to open on July 8, 2026, featuring new merchandise with original illustrations and collaboration menus.
The immersive character experience event "Obungu Hiroba ~More Time with Obungu~" is set to relaunch with new workshops and venue-exclusive merchandise at Aeon Mall Niihama in Ehime Prefecture from July 10, 2026.
Ocean Expo Park in Okinawa will host its Summer Festival 2026 on July 4, featuring the Churaumi Fireworks Show 2026 with approximately 10,000 fireworks launched over Emerald Beach. Traffic restrictions will be in effect in the surrounding area from 6:00 PM.
From June 23 to September 23, 2026, the Okichan Theater at Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium hosts "Summer Show 2026 ~Churaumi Splash Fes~," a dolphin show where audiences get drenched by waves of splashing water in a summer festival-style interactive performance featuring bottlenose dolphins and the massive false killer whale Gon-chan.
OMO Kansai Airport by Hoshino Resorts is hosting its first-ever Yonayone Neighborhood Beer Garden on the 22nd-floor rooftop from July 23 to October 31, 2026, featuring local Izumisano snacks and Yoho Brewing craft beers with a sunset happy hour.
Oriental Hotel Fukuoka Hakata Station is hosting a Summer BBQ & Grill Dinner Buffet at its restaurant LINK SQUARE from July 1 to August 31, 2026, featuring live-grilled US beef steak, pork spare ribs, and a variety of bold grill dishes.
A PAPUWA pop-up shop opens at Kinokuniya Bookstore's Shinjuku main store from July 9 to 19, 2026, featuring exclusive merchandise from the manga series PAPUWA to coincide with the release of a new picture book.
The Puyo Puyo!! Quest Cafe 2026 is now open at Clove Lounge Akihabara through July 5, 2026, featuring themed food, drinks, original merchandise, and exclusive novelty gifts for visitors.
New merchandise for Quiz RPG: The World of Mystic Wiz, featuring a rainy season theme, is now on sale at eeo Store Ikebukuro Main Branch from June 19, 2026 (Friday). A purchase bonus postcard is also available with qualifying purchases.
Starting July 18, 2026, Sandanbeki Cave in Wakayama Prefecture's Shirahama runs a limited summer mystery hunt themed around the legend of the Kumano Suigun navy — three difficulty levels for all ages.
The Sankei-en Grand Tea Ceremony (三溪園大茶会), a prestigious gathering of five tea ceremony schools, returns for its 31st edition on October 31 and November 1, 2026 — the first time in 9 years. The event also marks the 120th anniversary of Sankei-en's opening.
The evening performance of the stage event SOUND THEATRE x Natsume's Book of Friends, taking place on July 18, 2026 in Tokyo, will be streamed live exclusively on U-NEXT. Additional after-talk performers and new merchandise items have also been revealed.
QINOCOP, the anime merchandise brand run jointly by Kyudap Co., Ltd. and InoCo Co., Ltd., has started pre-order sales for new TV anime "Summer Pockets" merchandise featuring original newly drawn illustrations. A popup event will also be held at Shinjuku Marui Annex from July 25 to August 2, 2026.
The beloved Tabekko Dobutsu character experience event returns for its 5th installment, opening July 10, 2026 at ASOBUILD YOKOHAMA COAST in Yokohama, featuring a massive circular LED display, interactive zones, and limited-edition goods.
Sunshine 60 Observatory's Tenbou Park transforms into an indoor summer retreat from July 9 to August 31, 2026, featuring about 550 sunflowers, wind chimes, seasonal drinks, and hands-on workshops.
On July 15, 2026, The Balvenie hosts an exclusive tasting event at The Strings by InterContinental Tokyo, featuring four whiskies aged in different casks paired with a special menu by Executive Chef Jesus Nino.
Tokyo Dome City is hosting "Chill Out Night" from July 18, 2026, featuring illuminated lawn areas, outdoor cinema, a jazz bar event, the JFA official beer garden, and more summer evening entertainment.
A limited-time shop featuring new merchandise from the TV anime Tokyo Revengers is set to open at Ikebukuro P´PARCO 3F from July 1 to July 16, 2026.
On July 2, 2026, Tottori Prefecture and JA Zen-Noh Tottori will hold a Tottori watermelon sales event at GranSta Tokyo Square Zero (inside JR Tokyo Station), featuring whole and cut watermelons along with other local Tottori products.
GENDA GiGO Entertainment is releasing TWICE LOVELYS dot-design crane game prizes exclusively at GiGO group arcades nationwide and the GiGO ONLINE CRANE service, with the first wave launching on June 27, 2026.
The Kuchu Teien Observatory at Umeda Sky Building will fill its indoor floor with sunflowers for "Sky Sunflower Garden," a summer-limited decoration running from July 3 to August 31, 2026.
From June 26 to August 23, 2026, Unzen Onsen in Nagasaki Prefecture hosts its first-ever bamboo light art event at the historic 温泉神社 (Unzen Shrine), featuring glowing bamboo tunnels, large sculptures, and cool summer evenings at 700 meters elevation.
Dwango has revealed full details for The VOCALOID Collection 2026 Summer (Vocacolle 2026 Summer), the massive online VOCALOID festival running August 20 to 24, 2026 on Niconico. Highlights include a REMIX project with Stem data from famous Vocaloid producers, a collaboration with the mobile rhythm game Project Sekai, and multiple ranking categories open for submissions.
A pop-up shop for White Cat Project NEW WORLD'S is coming to Shinjuku Market Space from July 9 to 22, 2026, featuring merchandise from the "Guren" series characters including diner-themed and GraffArt swimsuit designs. Online sales are also available.
A pop-up event for the Wuthering Waves "In the Forest" series is set to take place simultaneously at three locations in Tokyo, featuring exclusive merchandise, giveaways, and a cosplay event.
Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise is offering discounted "Super Early Bird One-Day Passes" and "Early Bird One-Day Passes" for use from July 18 to September 30, 2026, with savings of up to 1,400 yen per person. The park is also introducing a new AI-powered attraction area, OTO-RACTION PARK, opening August 1.
The 4th edition of the Akarenga Art Planetarium® returns to Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Hall 1 from August 1 to 30, 2026, featuring the MEGASTAR-II projector, narration by voice actor Soma Saito, and music by Eric Aron.
A two-day sake tasting event featuring about 20 breweries and 59 sake labels from Kanagawa and the greater Tokyo area returns to Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse on July 4 and 5, 2026, paired with DJ performances and a special Friday preview event.
Laforet Harajuku is hosting a series of summer pop-up shops this July, including the "Yukata IN LAFORET" event featuring kimono brands Furifu and MIKI SAKURA, a Pingu x Hapidanbui collaboration store, and a new installation by artist yooolk.
Tokyo Skytree is hosting a second collaboration event with the popular character Chiikawa from July 10 to October 31, 2026, featuring decorations, photo spots, limited cafe menus, exclusive merchandise, and special lighting to celebrate the upcoming Chiikawa film.
倭物やカヤ's popular separate yukata line expands for summer 2026, adding sophisticated adult women's patterns and a first-ever men's separate yukata with pants, along with new Hita geta and easy-wrap obi belts.
Kintetsu Department Store Nara is holding a shaved ice fair from June 24 to 30, 2026, featuring three brands from regions associated with the Toyotomi clan — Aichi, Nara, and Osaka — with 21 varieties rotating daily. Reservations are required and available via the Kintetsu online shop.
JR Kyushu launches the KUMADVENTURE (Kumamon Adventure) Train on July 4, coinciding with the Kumamoto Destination Campaign, featuring a special one-day joint appearance of two Kumamon-wrapped trains at Yatsushiro Station.
A pop-up shop featuring new Mr. Osomatsu merchandise is set to open simultaneously at Animate Ikebukuro Main Store and Animate Umeda from July 3 to 20, 2026.
Awaji Island's anime park Nijigen no Mori will appear for the first time at Chayamachi Oshi Festival 2026 in Osaka on June 20 and 21, 2026, selling exclusive merchandise from popular attractions including Crayon Shin-chan, NARUTO & BORUTO, Godzilla, Dragon Quest, and an Attack on Titan collaboration.
The battle royale Texas Hold'em poker game Poker Chase is holding a limited-time collaboration event with Magical Girl Witch Trials from June 24 to July 15, 2026, featuring five playable collaboration characters and a range of in-game campaigns.
The Sai-Kyo-Oh Zukan Festival in Tokyo Tower 2026 opens July 18 and runs through September 27, featuring a live dinosaur show, 3D battle theater, digital coloring attractions, and hands-on activities based on the popular anime and book series Sai-Kyo-Oh Zukan.
TOE LIBRARY HOTEL in Asakusa, Tokyo is offering a special fireworks viewing plan for the Sumida River Fireworks Festival on July 25, 2026, with reserved rooftop and upper-floor seats, dinner, and free-flow drinks from 38,500 yen per person.
To mark the 20th anniversary revival screening of The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, a fan event featuring director Mamoru Hosoda will be held on June 26, 2026 at OZ cafe in Tokyo. Tickets include a special collaboration drink, and the evening will feature a talk and team quiz.
Setouchi City in Okayama Prefecture will light up three local landmarks in UNHCR blue to mark World Refugee Day on June 20, symbolizing solidarity with refugees and raising awareness of their plight.
To mark the 10th anniversary of Aikatsu Stars!, a limited revival screening is coming to 70 theaters nationwide from July 3, 2026, along with attendee card gifts and a special stage greeting in Shinjuku.
From September 19 to November 8, 2026, Banta Cafe by Hoshino Resorts in Okinawa's Yomitan Village hosts "Yonnā BOOK days," an autumn reading event featuring around 100 books selected by locals (uchinānchū), a new seaside book garden on the clifftop, a weekend book fair, and a limited seasonal sweet.
The BONBON DROP seal POP UP STORE is hitting 10 cities across Japan from June 2026, bringing together approximately 200 types of BONBON DROP seals in what is the largest-ever pop-up event for the brand.
DMM GAMES has kicked off an SP collaboration between the life-support game Fleur Days and Mugenrou and Sleepless Butterfly, opening an in-game exchange shop for limited real-world goods and running a repost campaign that rewards players with 10 gacha tickets each.
Tokyo Midtown Hibiya hosts HIBIYA MID SUMMER 2026 from June 26 to August 23, 2026, featuring a Toy Story 5 themed cafe stand and an outdoor dining experience with live music at Hibiya Step Square.
From August 9 to 15, 2026, Hotel Indigo Inuyama Urakuen presents a two-meal Summer Family Stay Plan featuring a summer festival–inspired dinner buffet with grilled meats, unagi rice, and family-friendly activities in the garden.
New Hyperdimension Neptunia goods featuring an original illustration of the characters enjoying sweets are coming from Nijigen Cospa, with a limited early sale at a collaboration cafe in Akihabara from June 26 to July 20, 2026.
The second phase of the Identity V collaboration with Gokurakuyu and RAKU SPA bathhouses runs from July 9 to August 4, 2026, featuring limited goods, collab menus, themed baths, and more across 15 locations.
Beat the summer heat indoors at the science experience facility IMAGINUS in Koenji, Tokyo, where a special inflatable gym and ghost hide-and-seek adventure await families from July 18 to August 31, 2026.
On Saturday, July 18, 2026, the 74th Ise Jingu Dedication National Fireworks Competition takes place along the Miya River in Ise, Mie Prefecture, featuring elite pyrotechnists from across Japan competing in a one-of-a-kind event with around 8,400 fireworks launched from 7:20 PM to 9:00 PM.
KARENT, the VOCALOID music label operated by Crypton Future Media, launched its "ROCK SPIRIT" special feature page on June 19, 2026, showcasing 17 rock-themed works created by music composers.
Artist Kei holds their first solo exhibition at Daimaru Shimonoseki, presenting around 20 original and print works alongside merchandise such as T-shirts and postcards, from June 17 to 28, 2026.
Kokoen in Himeji City is holding a summer 剪画 (senka) exhibition from June 14 to 28, 2026, with works depicting Himeji Castle and the garden, and free admission for children under 18.
The Hawaii-based handmade apparel brand Moco Lima Hawaii holds its first-ever solo popup at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store from June 17 to 23, 2026, featuring bags, skirts, accessories, and the exclusive "Nihonbashi Tote."
Approximately 1,800 plants of Nepeta "Walker's Low" — also known as catmint — are in full bloom at the Country Garden in Kokuei Takino Suzuran Hillside Park in Sapporo, with peak bloom expected to continue through late June.
From July 1 to August 31, 2026, The Strings Hakata's cafe lounge hosts a limited-run sweets buffet featuring craft desserts inspired by New York's latest trends, including two signature parfaits and a selection of cocktails and mocktails.
To celebrate the game's first anniversary, Nobunaga's Ambition: The Road to Tenka is hosting the 3rd Streamer Showdown, a limited-time event where popular streamers lead factions in a battle for conquest from June 23 to July 31, 2026.
Nyanguhaku Vol.3, a market dedicated to cat-motif stationery and miscellaneous goods created by artists and makers from across Japan, will be held on January 23 and 24, 2027, at Sumida Industrial Hall in Tokyo.
This summer, 15 OPA, VIVRE, and FORUS shopping centers across Japan host a collaboration with the popular characters Opanchu Usagi and Npochamu, featuring a major sale event and a digital stamp rally with AR photo experiences and exclusive sticker giveaways running through August 30, 2026.
NEXCO East, Central, and West Japan are teaming up with Pokémon's 30th anniversary celebrations, bringing stamp rallies, photo panels, exclusive merchandise, and digital medals to 234 service areas and parking areas across Japan from July 1 to September 30, 2026.
SEGA has announced new entries in the Puyo Puyo 35th anniversary "Dairensa!" project, including a collaboration with Shinken-Zemi Shogaku Kouza and pop-up shops at KIDDY LAND Osaka Umeda and MEDICOS SHOP Shinjuku this summer.
The immersive installation "Resonance" by HAKU by SWAG is on display at Art Area B1 in Nakanoshima, Osaka, until June 23, 2026, as part of Osaka Art & Design 2026.
Saitama City is holding its annual Hanabi (fireworks) events at three venues and a lineup of summer festivals across the city throughout the summer and into autumn 2026.
Sanseido Bookstore's Kanda Jinbocho flagship store is showcasing reward items from watercolor artist Tsuge Ayako's crowdfunding project, giving visitors a chance to experience her world firsthand.
The Gifu Sekigahara Battlefield Memorial Museum will hold a summer special exhibition from July 14 to September 6, 2026, showcasing battle-scene folding screens that trace the dramatic conflicts of the Sengoku era, including a newly acquired "Battle of Sekigahara" folding screen.
A limited-time Sun Hoseki Fair featuring accessories, stationery, character goods, and the popular original character Hoppe-chan runs from June 20 to June 28, 2026, at Aeon Mall Chiba Newtown.
The Takamiya Garden Teahouse (高宮庭園茶寮) in Fukuoka City is running a limited-time summer event, "Natsu no Hi," from July 18 to August 30, 2026, featuring a special dinner course, bamboo light installations, and a wind-chime corridor in the garden.
Tokyo Disney Resort is rolling out expanded heat-relief initiatives from July 2 to September 14, 2026, as part of the special summer event "Summer Cool-Off at Tokyo Disney Resort," developed in collaboration with environmental science experts.
Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre in Ikebukuro is hosting a series of guided theatre tours throughout July 2026, offering visitors a behind-the-scenes look at its concert hall, Playhouse, and Theatre East — including views of live stage setups.
On July 31, 2026, Sapporo Park Hotel presents a one-night-only dinner buffet at Sapporo Lilac Square Hall, where guests can enjoy hotel-made cuisine and free-flowing drinks while watching the Toyohira River Fireworks Festival up close.
A pop-up shop celebrating the TV anime broadcast of Tune In to the Midnight Heart is open at three HMV&BOOKS locations across Japan, featuring new products using newly drawn illustrations.
Ikebukuro PARCO is holding a collaboration event with the Ultraman Series to celebrate its 60th anniversary — featuring a pop-up shop, lottery, restaurant campaign, and SNS giveaway, running July 3–16, 2026.
VolFes 2026, the annual gathering of popular characters from Voltage Inc.'s romance drama series, is being held at Yurakucho Marui in Tokyo from June 13 to June 23, 2026, with an Osaka edition following in July.
A new collaboration event between White Cat Project NEW WORLD'S and That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime has kicked off, bringing Rimuru, Benimaru, Shion, and Shizu into the world of White Cat.
Yokumoku Museum in Minami Aoyama invites participants to experience ceramics by Picasso, Miró, and Barceló through sound, then paint their own symphony on canvas.
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of -SKS-ZIGZAG's full-scale activities, the first-ever -SKS-ZIGZAG x Sanrio Characters Cafe will run at venues in Shibuya, Tokyo, and Umeda, Osaka (KITTE OSAKA 2nd Location, 6F) from July 2 to October 4, 2026.
KRAFTON Japan has launched a special "KRAFTON Sale" for the survival life simulation game Dinkum, offering discounted prices on Steam and Nintendo Switch starting June 18, 2026.
To celebrate the 3rd anniversary of ODIN: VALHALLA RISING (iOS/Android/PC), Kakao Games has launched a major update including the new Sacrifice class and a series of special events running through late July 2026.
A collaboration between Sengoku Koihime Online and Sengoku Hime 3 Tenka o Kirisaku Hikari to Kage is now running in DMM GAMES' browser/smartphone RPG Sengoku Koihime Online Ouen Shinshi, featuring a limited-time event, pickup gacha, and celebration campaigns through June 26, 2026.
The Senshu Beach Lantern Festival returns on July 4 and 5, 2026 at SENNAN LONG PARK and Tarui Southern Beach, this year featuring special red and blue lanterns inspired by the colors that became a symbol of Expo 2025.
The Bears' School and Hello Kitty are teaming up for their first-ever character collaboration, with exclusive merchandise going on sale at a limited pop-up shop at Tokyo Station from June 26 to July 9, 2026.
New anime crossover merchandise featuring Melody Wave and Tachibana Suzume is coming from COSPA's Nijigen COSPA brand, with advance sales at a collab café in Akihabara running from June 26 to July 12, 2026, and a general release scheduled for early September 2026.
New ufotable-drawn mini-character illustrations for the Demon Slayer – The Movie: Infinity Castle – Part 1: Akaza's Return Blu-ray & DVD release fair have been unveiled, featuring Tanjiro, Zenitsu, Giyu, Shinobu, Kanao, Hakuji, and Koyuki. Nationwide group photo events with mini slayer corps figures have also been announced across 7 cities.
Japan's first tokusatsu giant robot hero series, Giant Robo, will have its Episode 1 broadcast in a 4K negative scan HD remaster on TOKYO MX on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at 7:00 PM — ahead of the Blu-ray BOX release on July 8.
Harukas 300 observation deck will host an interactive summer event blending water play and art in an open-air space at approximately 300m above ground, running from July 3 to September 30, 2026.
A limited-time BL merchandise pop-up shop featuring newly drawn illustrations is set to run at Animate Ikebukuro Main Store's 7F Only Shop Space SOUTH from June 20 to 28, 2026.
Kinnikuman STATION, a pop-up event packed with Kinnikuman merchandise from multiple manufacturers, will be held at JR Kyoto Station from June 19 to 25 — marking its first-ever appearance in the Kansai region.
Holin Love Books is running a release campaign for Mimusubi Matsuri's manga "I Don't Want to Be Your Family," giving purchasers a chance to win a handwritten signed POP with a personalized name inscription through a lottery.
The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo is holding the MOMAT Summer Festival from July 24 to September 13, 2026, featuring evening openings, a kitchen car in the forecourt, guided tours, artist talks, and discounted night admission on Fridays and Saturdays.
Persona 5: The Phantom X's Ver.4.3 update is now live, featuring a crossover event with Persona 3 Reload and the debut of Akihiko Sanada as a new 5-star character.
Roblox is rolling out the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Event Hub — the platform's biggest official sports activation to date — alongside new Gen Z sports data showing how virtual play is shaping real-world fandom.
SAKAE SAKE SQUARE 2026 is a three-day sake tasting event held at Oasis 21 Galaxy Square in Nagoya's Sakae district on July 18 to 20, 2026, showcasing 150 varieties from 50 breweries across Aichi and Gifu prefectures.
Sapporo Hitsujigaoka Observatory is hosting a free lavender harvesting experience from June 26 to July 12, 2026. Around 1,000 lavender plants across a 1,200 sq m field are at peak bloom, and visitors can cut their own stems to take home — up to 50 per person.
A story event based on Mobile Suit Gundam SEED C.E. 73: STARGAZER is underway in the mobile game SD Gundam G Generation ETERNAL, with a pickup gacha featuring UR Infinite Justice Gundam (EX) and UR Strike Noir Gundam (EX) running alongside it through June 30, 2026.
A special immersive exhibition commemorating 15 years of the TV anime Steins;Gate is coming to AKIBA_SQUARE in Akihabara, Tokyo, from July 17 to August 2, 2026, featuring themed displays, photo spots, and limited merchandise.
Fans of A Certain Scientific Railgun T can look forward to a new lottery dropping on June 19, 2026, featuring first-ever race queen costume figures of Misaka Mikoto, Shirai Kuroko, and Misaka Sister.
On June 21, 2026, the Abeno Mikoshi and Hannan Shishimai (Hannan Lion Dance) will depart from Kintetsu's Osaka Abenobashi Station and parade through Abeno Harukas and the Harukas 300 Observatory, praying to ward off misfortune and bring good fortune to Osaka and the Kansai region.
A hands-on trail conservation and active volcano trekking event is being held on Mt. Adatara in Nihonmatsu, Fukushima from June 26 to 27, 2026. Participants will experience trail maintenance work, volcanic terrain trekking, and a visit to the Dake Onsen hot spring source.
The 4th Arai Tanabata Festival takes place at Arai Station Plaza in Myoko City, Niigata on July 4, 2026, featuring a collaboration with Echigo Tokimeki Railway offering free rides for children in elementary school and below, yukata rentals, and a full evening of food stalls, live entertainment, and cultural activities.
Capcom has revealed seven newly drawn character illustrations for the 2026 Capcom Volleyball Full Cheering campaign, featuring beloved characters from Devil May Cry, Street Fighter 6, Resident Evil Requiem, Monster Hunter Stories 3, and Pragmata dressed in volleyball uniforms to support Japan's national volleyball teams.
The first solo exhibition in France by Japanese Nihonga painter Sohey Iwata, "Sohey IWATA – In Flow," is now running through June 27, 2026 at Galerie Tamenaga Paris, extended from the original closing date of June 20 due to its popularity.
Grand Prince Hotel Shintakanawa is hosting "TAKANAWA Forest Garden," a poolside summer beer garden surrounded by greenery, from July 17 to September 11, 2026. Menu plans for both adults and children are available, with a kids BBQ plan making its debut this year.
A lineup of Haikyu!! merchandise featuring original "cooldown" themed artwork of Shoyo Hinata, Tobio Kageyama, and four other characters goes on sale on August 22, 2026. Animate stores nationwide and the Animate online shop will also be running a fair through September 23 where eligible purchases come with a special illustration sheet.
Hotel Intergate Hiroshima is holding a special cultural event from June 15 to 21, 2026, featuring a recycled origami crane badge-making workshop, a French toast service with Seto Inland Sea lemon sauce, and an original Hiroshima-inspired cocktail — all exclusively for hotel guests.
Japan's top-selling crepe chain Dipper Dan is teaming up with "Ikizulive! Love Live! Bluebird" for a limited-time collaboration campaign running from July 2 to July 20, 2026, featuring exclusive crepes and novelty coasters.
For five Saturdays in August 2026, the Buffet Restaurant Etoile at Kawagoe Prince Hotel will open for dinner service, offering a "Saturday Night Half Buffet" that combines a prix-fixe main course with a free-flow buffet, themed around Southern Europe.
A Genshin Impact-themed pop-up featuring the Liyue region is taking place at LINE FRIENDS SQUARE SHIBUYA B1F from June 12 to June 23, 2026, with Liyue-costumed characters, immersive decor, and exclusive merchandise.
A summer buffet event is coming to Miyako City Osaka Tennoji on August 8, 2026, featuring teppanyaki, hand-pressed sushi, and festival activities for guests of all ages.
Moominvalley Park in Hanno, Saitama, is hosting its popular annual summer event "Water Fun in Moominvalley" from July 3 to September 6, 2026, featuring new splash shows, a lake water play area, and park-wide mist experiences.
From June 22 to August 30, 2026, Nagoya Ekimen-dori inside JR Nagoya Station is hosting a summer ramen festival, with six restaurants serving cold and refreshing limited-edition noodle dishes. A digital lucky draw campaign runs alongside, with prizes including a ramen passport for all six shops.
A collaboration campaign featuring newly illustrated merchandise and themed food items from the anime Needy Streamer Overload is coming to GiGO stores across Japan from June 27, 2026, with goods on sale through July 12 and a food campaign running until August 2.
Restaurant Brasserie Laurier at Hotel Metropolitan Takasaki in Gunma is hosting a "Niigata Food Fair" from July 1 to August 31, 2026. The lunch buffet showcases carefully selected ingredients from the Chuetsu region — including Tsumari pork, Niigata wagyu, and local seafood. On two special days, fresh fish caught off Sado Island is transported to Takasaki by Shinkansen and served as nigiri sushi in a live kitchen setting.
A new lottery featuring goods from the manga A Ninja and an Assassin Under One Roof is now available on KONAMI Premium Kuji ONLINE, with sales running until July 13, 2026 at 10:00 AM.
An all-English Japanese comedy show, OWARAI ASAKUSA, is set to take the stage at Asakusa France-za Engei-jo Toyokan for two runs — 8 nights in July and 10 nights in September 2026. Inspired by a sold-out success in Chicago, the show brings top Japanese comedians performing fully translated sketch comedy to inbound audiences.
PICK A BOO, a roguelike co-op escape action game for up to six players developed by Toydium and published by Game & Co., has launched its Steam store page. A free trial demo will be playable during Steam Next Fest starting June 16, 2026.
Raffles Hotel Singapore's Long Bar marks 111 years of the Singapore Sling on June 27, 2026, with a pineapple exchange campaign, the debut of Singapore Sling Zero, a photo booth, Golden Peanut prizes, and a roulette spin with every three cocktails ordered.
All-Day Dining Remone at the Rihga Royal Hotel Osaka will offer a limited-time Hawaiian Buffet from July 15 to September 27, 2026, featuring an evening beer fair with free-flow drinks and a tropical sweets lunch buffet.
The Ritz-Carlton Osaka is participating in the Marriott Bonvoy collaboration campaign with global girl group Twice, launching the "Candy Dream" Twice Afternoon Tea Buffet at its Italian restaurant Splendido from June 25, 2026.
The towering Himalayan lily — a rare plant reaching over 3 meters in height — is expected to flower soon at Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden in Kobe, with 4 plants currently growing and blooms anticipated through late June.
Beer lovers in Hokkaido can enjoy 9 varieties of draft beer at SAPPORO BEER HOLIDAY, held at Sapporo Garden Park on June 27 and 28, 2026, with live music, exclusive seasonal brews, and a commemorative original beer glass.
A wine tasting event featuring 100% locally grown Sera Town grapes will take place on July 11, 2026, at the Fairfield by Marriott Hiroshima Sera lobby lounge for hotel guests staying that night.
Sodegaura Park in Chiba will host its Hanashobu Festival from June 12 to 14, 2026, showcasing around 15,000 Japanese iris plants alongside cultural performances, limited-edition food, and photo opportunities.
Rooftop restaurant STRI in Machida, Tokyo is holding a limited-time "Asian Resort Buffet" for lunch from July 1 to September 15, 2026, featuring Hainan Chicken Rice, Pho, mango shaved ice, and more.
An exhibition marking the 20th anniversary of The Familiar of Zero TV anime is scheduled to run at Sunshine City in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, from August 10 to 30, 2026, featuring a life-size figure of Louise, over 100 illustrations, and a special audio guide recorded by the original cast.
The 27th Pazuneko Point Event is now underway in the mobile puzzle game The Masterful Cat Is Depressed Again Today ~The Masterful Cat Can Also Do Puzzles~, with the stylish Retro Modern Yukichi costume as the top reward.
The Tokyo EDITION, Ginza and The Tokyo EDITION, Toranomon are hosting two Pride Month events in June 2026 — a glamorous afternoon tea collaboration with M·A·C at Sophie at EDITION, and an electrifying night event featuring Cyber Jazz artist Solene Velvet at Gold Bar at EDITION.
The Tokyo Subway Museum in Kasai is marking its 40th year with a packed summer lineup — limited-edition train cards, an exclusive event train, a celebrity talk show, and hands-on activities running from July 7 to August 30, 2026.
UNWIND HOTEL & BAR SAPPORO is reviving its popular rooftop BBQ with a fully refreshed American BBQ menu, offering an exclusive private terrace rental for one group per day from July 1 through September 30, 2026.
A public viewing of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Japan vs. Netherlands match will be held at TATEISHIZA, a theater-style venue in Konan City, Shiga, on June 15 starting at 5:00 AM.
A limited-time Hydrangea Dress pickup gacha featuring Shizuka Yoshimoto and Hahari Hanazono is now running in the smartphone puzzle game based on The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You, from June 10 to June 20, 2026.
The sweeping visual poem The Black Cow, featuring music by Ryuichi Sakamoto and partially shot on 70mm film over eight years of production, will screen for one week from July 3 to 9, 2026, at 109 Cinemas Premium Shinjuku. A special stage greeting with actor Min Tanaka and director Tetsuichiro Tsuta is also planned on July 4.
The Afternoon 40th Anniversary Exhibition, opening July 10–26, 2026 in Ikebukuro, has revealed its second wave of venue-exclusive merchandise, including a Land of the Lustrous tin postcard set designed by Haruko Ichikawa and goods from Blue Period, Medalist, and more.
ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Akita is running the Oga & Ogata Fair from June 1 to August 31, 2026, offering a buffet, teppanyaki dinner course, and Chinese cuisine course featuring seasonal seafood and produce from the Oga Peninsula and Ogata Village.
Now in its 7th edition, the Asama International Photo Festival PHOTO MIYOTA runs from August 1 to September 27, 2026, at MMoP in Miyota Town, Nagano, with exhibitions expanding across multiple locations throughout the town.
CBTR2026 (Central Biwako Touring Rally), a digital stamp rally where riders circumnavigate Lake Biwa by motorcycle, is now accepting entries. The event celebrates its 5th anniversary in 2026, having surpassed 10,000 cumulative participants.
The DMM GAMES RPG Detariki Z: Special Defense Agency Daily Life welcomes a new character, Sakuradamon Tsukasa — a cool elite police officer designed by illustrator Uodenim — starting June 11, along with a commemoration campaign offering over 20,000 gems.
A joint campaign celebrating the release of Dot Abyss, the debut title from the new Kumasan Black label, is now running across six DMM GAMES titles until June 30, 2026.
A limited-time "Big Close-Up Pajama Party" event and pickup gacha are now live in Girls Creation - Shojo Geijutsu Kitan -, running from June 11 to June 23, 2026. Players can earn the exclusive memory "Love Talk in Pajamas" as the event's top reward.
Two restaurants at Hotel Metropolitan Edmont in Iidabashi, Tokyo are hosting an "Oriental Fair" featuring colorful Southeast Asian cuisine, running from July 15 through August 31, 2026.
Starting July 3, 2026, Karimoku Furniture launches its 2026 new product exhibition under the theme HOUSE OF KARIMOKU at showrooms in Yokohama, Aichi, and Hyogo, showcasing new works from up to 15 brands and collections as permanent displays.
The Munyugurumi Patio event "LA FIESTA" has opened at the Seibu Shibuya Store's Main Building 2F event space, bringing together over 20 character series — including Sanrio Characters, San-X Universe, and Sgt. Frog — through July 8, 2026.
Marvel Rivals Season 8.5 kicks off on June 12, 2026, introducing new hero Cyclops, a massive 18v18 game mode, a summer festival event, and a new third-party tournament program.
Monster Strike kicks off its first collaboration with the TV anime Naruto Shippuden on June 12, 2026, featuring iconic characters in gacha, quests, login rewards, and limited-edition merchandise.
A pop-up store celebrating the collaboration between Ai Yazawa's Neighborhood Story and Sanrio Characters is set to tour four cities in Japan, beginning at Yurakucho Marui in Tokyo on July 10, 2026.
The Netflix film K-Pop Demon Hunters is having a 9-day limited theatrical screening from June 10 to June 18, 2026, with official merchandise available for purchase at select cinemas across Japan while supplies last.
Starting June 11, 2026, Italian family restaurant chain Pastel is holding a limited-time dessert fair featuring Uji matcha sourced from Kyoto's historic tea merchant Chashō Shimizu Ikkoen, founded in 1945.
Japan's first immersive digital art venue, RÊVE DES LUMIÈRES, opens at Tokyo Dream Park in Ariake on June 12, 2026. A 3-day Grand Opening celebration (June 12–14) brings together Van Gogh-themed displays, live events, collaborative food menus, and a stamp rally.
Sanrio will hold its first cultural sustainability event, a classical concert performed by the Tokyo Symphony Orchestra, on August 3, 2026, at the Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre Concert Hall in Ikebukuro, Tokyo.
Shikoku Aquarium in Kagawa Prefecture is holding a special "Rainy Season Singing Frogs" exhibition from May 29 to July 12, 2026, showcasing seven frog species found in Kagawa — including a rare blue Japanese tree frog that joined the lineup on June 5.
Tama Rokuto Science Museum in Nishitokyo, Tokyo, will hold a summer special exhibition introducing the diverse world of marine invertebrates, running from July 18 to August 31, 2026.
The beloved 2006 anime film The Girl Who Leapt Through Time returns to Japanese theaters from July 3, 2026, for its 20th anniversary revival screening. Attendees can receive limited-edition entry gifts including original tattoo seals inspired by Makoto's time-leap counter and a special mini fan distributed only on July 13.
TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN is hosting a packed summer lineup from July 10 to August 31, 2026, featuring a beer garden & BBQ park, the Chiikawa collaboration event, traditional Bon Odori dancing, a kids' festival, an insect exhibition, a planetarium show, and more.
From July 1 to August 31, 2026, voco Osaka Central in Kyomachibori is hosting a summer-limited afternoon tea inspired by the bittersweet feeling of first love, featuring fresh white peach and lemon flavors.
Starting June 21, 2026, W Osaka's outdoor open-air terrace and indoor pool launch a summer-only promotion featuring Yamazaki 12-Year whisky kakigori, seasonal dinner packages, and a one-night opening party with international DJs and a poolside sushi bar.
Whippi & Wrappi, a character duo born on social media, are heading to Tokyo Station Ichibangai for a convenience store-themed pop-up from July 10 to 23, 2026, with exclusive merchandise and a venue-wide takeover.
Eyewear brand YUICHI TOYAMA. holds a one-week popup store at Isetan Shinjuku from June 17 to 23, 2026, featuring limited-edition eyewear from the 19th Collection and an advance sale of the prestige YUICHI TOYAMA:5 special collection.
The live-streaming platform 17LIVE has launched a special collaboration event with the beloved Hammerin' Harry pachinko series, running from June 10 to June 29, 2026, with exclusive prizes up for grabs.
Inspired by waka poetry from the Hyakunin Isshu anthology, Biwako Hotel's Café Bellalogo and Italian Dining Bellalogo in Otsu, Shiga will offer a new cocktail and mocktail from July 1 to September 30, 2026.
Pola Museum of Art in Hakone is presenting "Cézanne Legend," a special exhibition commemorating the 120th anniversary of Paul Cézanne's death, running from June 17, 2026 through April 7, 2027.
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont in Iidabashi, Tokyo is holding the 22nd Edmont Summer Festival 2026 on July 28, 2026. Enjoy Bon Odori dancing, live Tsugaru shamisen, food stalls, and more in the cool comfort of the hotel's banquet halls.
Starting July 1, 2026, the Enoshima Sea Candle observation lighthouse will offer a paid illumination service for individuals and businesses, allowing visitors to light up this iconic Shonan landmark in their chosen color.
A pop-up shop spotlighting Fukushima Prefecture's summer sake and fermented food culture opens at Ecute Ueno (June 15–21) and Ecute Nippori (June 23–30), featuring around 25 sake labels and a lineup of traditional fermented delicacies.
A collaboration cafe themed around "Ice Cream Girls" opens at Share CAFE locations in Harajuku, Shinsaibashi, and Hakata from July 3, 2026, featuring newly drawn illustrations by Masahito Yonemura.
Gunma Flower Park Plus in Maebashi runs its early summer fair "Ajisai Matsuri" from June 13 to July 17, 2026, featuring around 5,000 hydrangeas in bloom, rainy-day indoor events, a first-ever cat-themed marché, and limited afternoon tea and workshop programs.
The 14th Hida Takayama Ultra Marathon takes place on June 14, 2026, drawing approximately 3,600 runners from Japan and abroad to tackle challenging 71km and 100km courses through the scenic landscapes of Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture.
Around 40,000 kochia plants are being hand-planted one by one at Miharashi Hill, with planting expected to wrap up around July 4. A public participation event is also scheduled for June 27.
On June 27, 2026, Hotel Intergate Kanazawa will hold a special one-day pop-up event in collaboration with local wagashi shop Kanazawa Fukuusagi, featuring complimentary Himuro Manju served during Happy Hour and a special sales corner—free for hotel guests.
Three in-house restaurants at Hotel Metropolitan Edmont in Iidabashi, Tokyo, will hold the "Mountain & Sea Summer Feast Fair" from July 1 to August 30, 2026, featuring seasonal mountain and seafood dishes curated by skilled chefs.
Hotel New Otani Osaka is offering a limited-time summer stay plan for groups of 3 or more, available from July 4 to September 12, 2026, featuring unlimited day pool access, a breakfast buffet, and free parking.
Starting July 7, 2026, Trattoria Sette at Hyatt Regency Kyoto hosts a limited-time pizza collaboration with owner-chef Tomohiro Togo of Pizzeria Napoletana Don Ciccio in Fushimi, Kyoto — featuring two original pizzas and a special summer set.
International Garden Hotel Narita in Chiba is offering a weekday-only casual afternoon tea for parents and children during the summer holidays, from July 21 to August 31, 2026, featuring 9 summer fruit sweets and 3 savory items on a shared gold circle stand.
Restaurant AVANTI at International Garden Hotel Narita is running a summer Italian buffet from July 1 to August 31, 2026, featuring freshly made pasta, stone-baked pizza, around 15 kinds of hotel-made desserts, and all-you-can-eat seasonal fruits that rotate monthly.
JUNGLIA OKINAWA in northern Okinawa is rolling out a new limited-time ticket called the "Furatto Ticket," tailored for travelers who want to enjoy the park in around 3 to 4 hours. Sales begin June 10, 2026, with the valid entry period running from July 1 to September 30.
Kabuto Beer Festa 2026 takes place on June 27 and 28 at the Handa Red Brick Building in Aichi Prefecture, where visitors can taste four varieties of the historically significant beer — including a zero-day-aged unfiltered Premium Taisho Kabuto Beer available first-come, first-served at 200 bottles per day.
Kamogawa Sea World in Chiba will host "Summer Splash" from July 1 to August 31, 2026, featuring the orca "Tail Burst" performance that drenches the entire stadium in seawater.
Manriki Park's Manyou Forest in Yamanashi City hosts the 31st Manyoshu Song Festival and Firefly Viewing from June 12 to 14, 2026, featuring firefly watching with guided tours, traditional Manyoshu poetry recitation, live stage performances, and local food stalls — all with free admission.
Minami-Chita Beach Land in Aichi Prefecture is celebrating a string of California sea lion birthdays with four special events running from June 13 to July 14, 2026.
MONAKA jewellery is hosting a limited-time pop-up store at Tomorrowland Lumine Ikebukuro from June 11 to 21, 2026, showcasing its popular natural stone series alongside K18 and diamond collections.
From July 1 to September 30, 2026, Dining Ferio at the Regal Royal Hotel Tokyo in Shinjuku will run the "Beer Fair 2026," a free-flow drinks event featuring a diverse selection of beers and other beverages alongside seasonal dishes.
The Koajisai, a wild hydrangea native to Mt. Rokko, is now at its peak at Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden, charming visitors with its sweet scent and pale blue-purple blossoms.
Book by June 30, 2026 to save ¥500 per adult on three buffet plans at Sapporo Grand Hotel's Northern Terrace Diner, featuring live cooking with roast beef, garlic shrimp, and Hokkaido melon desserts.
From June 17 to 22, 2026, the 39th Miyagi Prefecture Products and Tourism Fair takes over the 8th floor event hall at Sogo Yokohama, gathering about 35 vendors with Miyagi's signature seafood, beef tongue, zunda sweets, and traditional crafts.
Mobile RPG StoneAge: Idle Adventure is celebrating its 100-day launch anniversary with a series of limited-time events running through July 6, including mission-based rewards, login bonuses, and a special pass introducing two new pets.
For one week only, tetoteo — a baked sweets brand from Fukushima confectionery maker Sanmanseki — pops up at Daimaru Umeda Store for a limited-time sale from June 17 to 23, 2026.
Two special events celebrating Japanese traditional craftsmanship are coming to the 5th floor SKYTREE SHOP at Tokyo Skytree in June 2026, featuring foil-stamping goods from ROKKAKU and a Japanese incense experience from long-established shop Baikundo.
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A new special program called Imaginary Creatures Wonder Festival is set to debut at Wonder Festival 2026 [Summer] on July 26 in Makuhari, gathering over 250 sculptural works of yokai, UMA, mythological creatures, and more from over 150 exhibiting dealers.
A free two-day festival celebrating tea and Japanese sweets, YOKOHAMA TEA FES: Time for Tea and Sweets, takes place at MM Terrace in Yokohama's Minato Mirai on June 20 and 21, 2026.
From June 8 to June 30, 2026, the 3D figure service 3DME is running a pair figure campaign at three Loft stores in Tokyo, introducing a new entry-level 5cm option and limited-time gifts for premium orders.
Two types of combo tickets are available for AQUARIUM x ART atoa and the "Tove and the Moomins: In Search of the Most Treasured" exhibition at Kobe City Museum, with advance tickets offering a ¥300 discount off the regular price.
Reading accessories brand BIBLIOPHILIC is debuting the HANDCRAFT BOOK CHARM, a new line of acrylic book charms crafted with laser processing and hand-applied color finishing, at Bungu Joshi Expo Tokyo 2026.
Main Quest Seima War Chapter 25 "Bitter Victory and the Mystery of the Holy Spirit" is now live in Bikkuriman Wonder Collection, along with new ★3 characters, multiple limited-time events, and a new Story Replay feature.
Finland-based illustrator Eri Shimatsuka brings her gentle picture book world to the Forest and Flowers Picture Book Museum Garden Lei in Sera Town, Hiroshima, from June 20 to July 20, 2026.
A pop-up shop for the anime "Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku!?" is coming to Volks Akihabara Hobby Heaven 2 from June 27, 2026, offering exclusive merchandise featuring newly drawn "Animal Butler & Maid" concept illustrations.
A bridal fair-themed interior decoration event and pickup gachas featuring new wedding-outfit characters are now live in Isekai Kitchen, the mobile restaurant simulation game, running until June 23.
The I Don't Want to Be a Dragon Girl! in-anime band Jack-Pot has announced collaboration tracks with three major artists, plus a live stage debut at the Duel Masters 25th Anniversary Tour.
KAL Auto Garden, a dog-friendly campsite in Kumagaya, Saitama, will run a seasonal Summer Night Camp from July 1 to August 31, 2026, featuring around 100 mist nozzles spread across the grounds for a refreshingly drenched welcome for guests, children, and dogs alike.
Kanmi Mitsuya from Asakusa will take part in "ISETAN WAGASHI FES 2026" at Isetan Shinjuku from June 16 to 22, 2026, offering its signature Shiratamahabako and the newly launched anmitsu yokan series "Irodori Tebako" in an Isetan-exclusive advance release.
For one day only on August 10, 2026, golfers can play the Karuizawa 72 Golf North Course under tournament-ready conditions just before the NEC Karuizawa 72 Golf Tournament begins.
Kawana Hotel in Ito, Shizuoka, is launching a special rainy-season program featuring a historic film screening in the original projection lobby, a guided history tour, and half-price access to private hot spring baths and billiards — free and open to non-guests too.
KOKUYO will be showcasing products developed through its HOWS DESIGN inclusive design process at Interior Lifestyle Tokyo (34th edition), running June 10–12, 2026 at Tokyo Big Sight.
Two new limited wedding dress characters have arrived in the mobile game Legend Clover, alongside the time-limited "Deep Abyss June Bride" event and various special gachas running through late June 2026.
Streaming-intervention psycho-horror ADV Red Chat Ritual: TSUMIMI TIME has exceeded 30,000 Steam wishlist registrations. The game's first demo is now available ahead of its appearance at Steam Next Fest, running June 16–23, 2026.
Royal Pines Hotel Urawa is offering a limited 10-room stay plan with a dinner ticket for its Summer Family Buffet 2026 event on August 9, 2026, now on sale from June 8. The plan includes a Japanese/Chinese/Western buffet, tuna filleting show, kids chef experience, and breakfast.
The Sanwa Koutsu Taxi Haunted Spot Pilgrimage Tour 2026 is expanding nationwide for the first time, with new taxi partners from Niigata, Shizuoka, and Hiroshima joining the lineup across 8 areas. Lottery applications are open through July 15.
The Senshu Beach Lantern Festival returns to Sennan's beachfront on July 4–5, 2026 for its 7th edition, introducing red and blue special-color lanterns alongside the classic orange, plus new summer activities for the whole family.
Shinagawa Prince Hotel is launching a summer hotel-complete stay plan from July 17 to August 31, 2026, combining cool-themed dining, entertainment facilities, and special limited-date events for a refreshing escape from the heat right in central Tokyo.
Collaboration sneakers inspired by all 8 units from The Idolmaster Shiny Colors are available for pre-order via Marui Web Channel starting June 26, 2026, with pop-up shops opening at Shibuya Modi and Namba Marui.
A limited-run entertainment exhibition opening at Arube Hall in Nagoya on June 12, 2026. Visitors explore displays of relatable "showaru" (mischievous) everyday moments and take an AI-powered Dark Type Diagnosis to reveal their personality type.
TACHIBANA HUT in Kawasaki's Tachibana Park is celebrating its 2nd anniversary with a free-entry festival on June 13 and 14, 2026, featuring food trucks, a marché, workshops, stage performances, and a stamp rally.
A limited-time Mexican beer terrace plan, "TERRACE de TACOS," is running at TOKYO NODE CAFE on the 8th floor of Toranomon Hills Station Tower through September 30, 2026, with a taco plate and around 40 free-flow drink options overlooking Tokyo Tower.
The Korean skincare brand Torriden held a cherry blossom-themed pop-up store at OPENBASE SHIBUYA for 12 days, welcoming around 4,600 visitors and giving attendees a first look at an unreleased product.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari's all-day dining restaurant SATSUKI will host a special three-day pasta fair from June 26 to 28, 2026, showcasing a kaiseki-inspired multi-course Italian menu by renowned chef Mamoru Kataoka of Ristorante Alporto in Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo.
CONTROL FREAK is holding a limited-time popup at Kinetics WOMEN Jiyugaoka from June 5 to 14, 2026, showcasing water-repellent nylon bags designed for the rainy season.
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A day-trip insect learning program for children is scheduled for July 12, 2026 in Futako-tamagawa, where participants can explore seasonal insects with an expert instructor, take an insect certification test, and create their own insect specimens.
Flower Knight Girl receives a June 8 update featuring the new "Bridal Wars" event, new June Bride gacha characters, and voice-acted character quests.
A pop-up shop for Her lip to BEAUTY, themed around the ROSE BLANCHE fragrance collection, opens at Ginza Loft from June 9 to 29, 2026, with exclusive limited-edition items and a purchase gift.
From July 7 to November 9, 2026, the buffet restaurant Suriyun at Hilton Okinawa Chatan Resort offers a daily feast of premium meat dishes, with all-you-can-eat crab added on weekends and holidays.
Kinoene Farm on the grounds of Iinuma Honke in Shisui-machi, Chiba, opens its seasonal blueberry picking experience on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Two blueberry varieties are available across the season, with sessions running through September 6.
The Monster Hunter Orchestra Concert "Hunting Music Festival 2026" is set for Tokyo, Hyogo, Fukuoka, and Sapporo from August to November 2026, featuring major orchestras and popular tracks from across the series.
On June 11, Moomin Valley Park celebrates Japan's "Umbrella Day" and the park's monthly "Hattifatteners Day" with a special photo prop set among peak-season hydrangeas. A rainy-day postcard giveaway and photo contest are also running through June 30.
Ofuro Cafe Hareniwa no Yu in Kumagaya, Saitama, is displaying teru teru bozu crafted from vinyl umbrellas that were set to be discarded, bringing a splash of color and cheer to the facility throughout the rainy season from June 8, 2026.
Nakahara Park in Sayama City, Saitama, hosts the annual Ajisai Matsuri on June 14, 2026, featuring taiko drumming, dance performances, food stalls, and a mini steam locomotive ride.
A new wedding-themed character Asuka (Wedding) has been added to the cross-heroine RPG Techcronoss, and the second part of the "Happy Wedding Road" in-game event is now underway through June 22, 2026.
Celebrations are underway for the 3.5th anniversary of Tokyo Revengers: Puzz Re:verse - Road to National Domination, with a campaign running from June 8 to June 30 featuring pair characters, free daily 10-pulls, revival gachas, and more.
The Tsurukawa OMOTENASHI Festival returns for its 4th edition on June 28, 2026, with the theme "Tsunagu Ichi" — a special market connecting people and cherished things through events across historic Tsurukawa venues.
The full creator lineup for HandMade In Japan Fes 2026 at Tokyo Big Sight has been revealed, along with 70 workshop options, Yoshimoto comedy live performers, and details on the special Creema HASHTAG GALLERY themed around "The World of 5cm×5cm."
The HARUKAS 300 observatory at Abeno Harukas in Osaka will be transformed into a Detective Conan-themed space from July 24 to November 29, 2026, marking the TV anime's 30th anniversary.
Hotel InterContinental Tokyo Bay is offering three limited-date experiential programs this summer for families, covering table etiquette, cooking, and patisserie — each led by a specialist from the hotel's culinary team.
Nail polish brand MITO TOKYO is heading to Kyoto for the first time with a limited-time store inside the "Self-Design Dialogue" event at Daimaru Kyoto's 6F Event Hall, running June 12 to 14, 2026.
The Nukataenchi Ajisai Garden on Mt. Ikoma, located on the border of Higashi-Osaka City and Ikoma City, Nara, is expected to reach peak bloom from late June to early July. Colorful hydrangeas line a winding 1.5 km trail through the mountains.
Starting June 6, 2026 — known in Japan as "Frog Day" — Nara Ikimono Museum in Nara City is hosting a rainy season limited exhibition called "Frog Shrine." Visitors walk through a blue torii gate adorned with hydrangeas to meet the frogs that call this special shrine home.
The Ogikubo Three Gardens — Ogigaiso Park, Otaguro Park, and Kadokawa Garden — are hosting a participatory Tanabata event from July 2 to 7, 2026, with a stamp rally offering prizes to the first 100 completers.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari's Rilakkuma collaboration sweets buffet, running through June 30, 2026, now includes a new anniversary cake plate option — a great choice for celebrating birthdays and special occasions with a personalized touch.
Running from June 20 to August 31, 2026, the Park Beer Garden returns for its final season at Sapporo Park Hotel, offering Jingisukan, Hokkaido wagyu, ice-cold beer, and themed areas including a tent glamping zone, a dog-friendly area, and a fireworks corner.
The 31st edition of the Summer Vacation Children's Chemistry Experiment Show will take place on August 1 and 2, 2026 at the Science Museum in Tokyo's Kitanomaru Park, offering 16 free chemistry experiment programs for elementary and middle school students — now with advance reservations required.
TIAD, Autograph Collection in Nagoya is offering a limited-time "Asian Afternoon Tea" from July 1 to September 13, 2026, featuring dishes inspired by countries participating in the upcoming 20th Asian Games held in Aichi.
The full QUARTET NIGHT cast reunion live event will be streamed exclusively on U-NEXT, covering two multi-angle performances at LaLa arena TOKYO-BAY on June 20 and 21, 2026.
The 61st Lake Towada Water Festival takes place on June 13, 2026 at Towada Lakeside Yasumiya, featuring balloon lanterns, fireworks, a night cruise, festive stalls, and more from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
A limited-edition nail collection from the first-ever collaboration between artist Ado Mizumori and Cosmé de Beauté launches on June 22, bringing retro kawaii designs across three nail brands — Jelme One, Jelme Petaly, and Genish Manicure.
The Ascendance of a Bookworm - Lord's Adopted Daughter Exhibition heads to Namba Marui in Osaka from June 19 to 28, 2026, featuring exclusive voice content, photo spots, costumes, and special merchandise.
Three brands — Soccer Shop KAMO, SINSS, and BE@RBRICK — unite at the and ST TOKYO flagship in Harajuku's WITH HARAJUKU building for a pop-up celebrating Blokecore, the global trend merging soccer culture with everyday fashion. The event runs from June 5 through July 9, 2026.
An interactive concert blending music and shifting light comes to Toshima Civic Center in Ikebukuro from August 6 to 8, 2026, welcoming adults and children to relax and enjoy the experience together.
A pop-up shop featuring new merchandise from the theatrical film Cute High Earth Defense Club ETERNAL LOVE! will be held at Shinjuku Marui Annex 6F from June 19 to 30, 2026.
Yasumi Yoshizawa, the creator behind the beloved classic manga The Gutsy Frog, will make a personal appearance and hold a signing session at Kichijoji Tokyu on June 6 — Japan's "Frog Day." The first 15 customers who purchased prints from the ongoing Masters Manga Artists Print Exhibition will receive a hand-drawn mini illustration signed on the spot.
From July 1 to August 31, 2026, the 2nd-floor café restaurant "Le Temps" at Hotel Granvia Kyoto offers an all-you-can-eat dinner buffet showcasing Kyoto local ingredients and summer-inspired dishes.
Hotel Granvia Osaka's 19th-floor Sky Dining "Abu" is holding a limited beer hall event on 15 select evenings between July 23 and September 17, 2026, featuring all-you-can-drink beverages and a chef-curated menu of meat dishes and hotel-style cold plates.
A limited-time collaboration between KAORIUM, the AI system that translates scents into words, and Paris-based fragrance maison Parle Moi de Parfum took place at the Men's Beauty floor of Hankyu Men's Osaka.
A collaboration campaign between Karaoke Manekineko and the dark fantasy game Magical Girl Witch Trials runs from June 4 to July 20, 2026, featuring exclusive drinks, limited goods, and a singing campaign at select locations nationwide.
British fashion label KEITH is holding a Custom Button Shirt event from June 10 to 23, 2026, at KEITH stores across Japan and online, letting shoppers pick from five button designs to personalize their own shirt.
Kobe Port Tower Hotel is hosting a limited-time Father's Day event at two of its restaurants on June 19–21 and June 26–28, 2026, with a "Gratitude Dish," flower soap, and — at the 13th-floor HIDEOUT — a dessert-decorating moment where kids add the final touch for dad.
South Korean hair care brand LADOR participated in the beauty influencer event Cinderella EXPO 9th on June 5, 2026, presenting its popular Perfume Hair Oil series and the Hair Fill Up intensive treatment to a large audience of beauty enthusiasts.
The two-day outdoor festival LOOOP returns to Midori-no-Shima (Midori Island) in Hakodate, Hokkaido on July 25 and 26, 2026, blending traditional bon odori with live music, DJs, a 50-plus-vendor market, and family-friendly activities.
Mel, a beloved Karuizawa bakery known for drawing long lines from early morning, is heading to Tokyo for a one-day pop-up event at BIRTH LAB in Azabu-Juban on June 29, 2026.
DJ Muro spent two days digging through USEN's expansive record library to curate a special selection for MUSIUM MUSIC ARCHIVES Vol.1, a reservation-only listening session held at Roppongi record bar MUSIUM on June 13, 2026.
The immersive ancient Egypt exhibition at Yokohama Minato Mirai's PLOT48 will host nightly mystery-solving events every day from July 17 through August 31, 2026, following the event's sellout success in previous seasons.
BNR Farm in Nishikyo Ward, Kyoto City, is hosting Night Farm 2026, a seasonal agricultural experience featuring nighttime vegetable harvesting and stone oven pizza-making, running from July 3 to November 3, 2026.
This summer, a kids-only lottery event comes to the Godzilla Interception Operation attraction at Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island. Children who purchase eligible tickets can spin a 2-meter-tall garapon machine for guaranteed prizes, running from July 4 to September 6.
Nijigen no Mori anime theme park on Awaji Island is running water splash events across four anime-themed attractions from July 10 to September 30, 2026, with soaking experiences inspired by Crayon Shin-chan, NARUTO, Godzilla, and Dragon Quest.
NOHGA HOTEL UENO TOKYO will host a pop-up store from San Francisco-origin bean-to-bar specialist Dandelion Chocolate for three days from June 19 to 21, 2026, alongside a limited-time frozen chocolate drink at the hotel's Bistro NOHGA.
To mark the July 30, 2026 release of the Nintendo Switch otome game Kimi ni Madoi, Kimi ni Oboreru., a gift campaign is being held at select retailers offering original illustrated shikishi and signed shikishi prizes.
The web manga label Our Feel, a sister label of Feel Young, is holding its inaugural manga award open to creators without prior commercial serialization experience, with three acclaimed artists serving as judges across three different entry periods starting June 4, 2026.
A special pre-opening event for the Pokémon Japan Championships 2026 (PJCS2026) took place on June 5, 2026, at Pacifico Yokohama, where champions from comedy, sports, and entertainment gathered to celebrate Pokémon's 30th anniversary and mark the start of the largest-ever PJCS tournament.
Starting June 5, 2026, Quiz RPG: The World of Mystic Wiz is rolling out a new series of remade ranking events called the "Okaeri! Grand Mage Cup," featuring revived rare reward spirits and updated rules for more accessible gameplay.
From July 1 to September 30, 2026, Restaurant Ricomonte on the 15th floor of Toyama Excel Hotel Tokyu is offering a limited-time Shine Muscat Afternoon Tea, pairing juicy grapes with the rare aromatic herb kuromoji from Toga Village in Nanto, Toyama.
SEGA is releasing "Forever Fast - 35th Anniversary of Sonic The Hedgehog," a 2-disc compilation album featuring 22 vocal tracks from the Sonic series, on June 24, 2026. A live concert celebrating the milestone is also scheduled for June 28 in Tokyo.
A new in-store lottery featuring original "Relax Night" illustrations of Symphogear XV characters is coming to KujiQ, with the full prize lineup now unveiled ahead of its August 2026 release.
An Animate fair celebrating the anime Teasing Master Takagi-san is coming to select Animate stores across Japan starting August 22, 2026, featuring new merchandise with an original "Work Experience" concept illustration, along with an advance online pre-order campaign starting June 4.
Works by Yorkshire-based printmaker Emma Lawrenson — including limited edition silkscreen prints and original drawings — are now on display and for sale at TIMBER YARD, a lifestyle interior shop in Chiba City, from June 4, 2026.
The fifth drawn-down character visual for Touken Ranbu - ICE BLADE -, featuring Kashuu Kiyomitsu "Image on Ice Ver.," has been unveiled ahead of the October 2026 ice show at the National Yoyogi Stadium. Ticket lottery applications are now open.
Starting June 6, 2026, the gondola lift and ropeway at Tsugaike Mountain Resort in Nagano Prefecture HAKUBAVALLEY resume operations, granting access to Tsugaike Nature Park's high-altitude wetlands at around 1,900 meters, where mizubashio flowers, alpine plants, and panoramic views of the Northern Japan Alps await.
A limited-time POP UP SHOP celebrating the 50th anniversary of Osamu Tezuka's manga Unico opens at Yurindo Yokohama Station West Exit Comic Kingdom on June 11, 2026, marking the event's first appearance in the Kanto region.
UNWIND HOTEL & BAR Otaru is hosting UNWIND MARCHE on June 27, 2026, a free one-day event open to all visitors featuring a sweets market, high tea-style meals, live painting, jazz performances, and Hokkaido wine.
The Yokohama Camping Car Show 2026 is set for September 26–27 at Pacifico Yokohama, featuring a wide range of camping vehicles from across Japan and a stage appearance by actor Shido Nakamura. Advance tickets are now on sale.
ArtSticker and Starbucks are co-hosting a group exhibition featuring 13 emerging artists, with all-new works on display from July 3 to August 30, 2026, at the Starbucks Cafe & Art Gallery Yanaka Gotenzaka in Tokyo.
Brown Dust II is kicking off its 3rd anniversary on June 4, 2026, featuring over 1,300 gacha opportunities across 12 weeks, a free special skin, new event content, and a brand-new territory-building system.
A three-day wagashi fair, "EXPO Wagashi Meguri," is scheduled at LaLaport EXPOCITY in Osaka's Suita City from June 12 to 14, 2026. Over 250 types of traditional Japanese sweets gathered from all 47 prefectures across Japan will be on sale, along with wagashi-making workshops and tea ceremony experiences.
Two historic ryokans in Hakone — Kinnotake Tonosawa and Matsuzakaya Honten — are running a Tanabata (Star Festival) campaign from June 7 to July 7, 2026, where guests can write wishes on tanzaku strips for a chance to win prizes including luxury accommodation vouchers and traditional Japanese cultural experiences.
Hanahatazao, an endangered plant listed as Critically Endangered (Category I) by Japan's Ministry of the Environment, is currently in bloom at the Dune Area of National Hitachi Seaside Park in Ibaraki Prefecture.
Hotel Tokaien in Nishiura, Gamagori (Aichi Prefecture) is running "Rainy Season Weeks" from June 1 to 30, 2026, featuring complimentary shuttle tours to Katahara Onsen's illuminated Ajisai no Sato, a seasonal ajisai kaiseki course, and various rainy-season themed events.
Starting June 13, a new photo-based town walking experience called Inuyama Photo Quest invites visitors to explore off-the-beaten-path spots in Inuyama, Aichi Prefecture, along routes designed by a local professional photographer.
Silk Road Dining at JW Marriott Hotel Nara is staging a two-day-only Asian buffet on June 6 and 13, 2026, followed by a summer-limited Asian Prix-Fixe Course Menu launching July 1.
Kurennel will be exhibiting at Good Smile Fes 2026 Tokyo on June 6–7 at Bellesalle Akihabara, unveiling first-reveal decoration masters and prototypes from Uma Musume Pretty Derby, Demon Slayer, and more.
Exclusive merchandise using newly drawn "Flower Festival" illustrations from Maebashi Witches will go on advance sale at Volks Akihabara Hobby Tengoku 2 from July 3 to July 19, 2026.
Two baby Asian small-clawed otters born at Minami-Chita Beach Land in Aichi in February 2026 have been officially named. A naming ceremony is set for June 7, with limited stickers available for the first 50 attendees.
The Westin Hotel Sendai is hosting a My Melody-themed afternoon tea from July 18 to September 25, 2026, featuring peach sweets, Sendai local specialties, and exclusive character novelty gifts for each guest.
A pop-up shop featuring merchandise and sweets based on popular TRPG creator Nakao Yasuhiro's works will be held in Tokyo, Osaka, and Hokkaido, with newly drawn casual fashion character illustrations.
The three-day event "Nuigurumi no Gakko" (Stuffed Animal School) transforms a classroom venue into a school-themed immersive space for stuffed animal fans, featuring photo spots, 20 character participants, and exclusive merchandise.
Ota Art Museum & Library in Gunma Prefecture is set to host Exhibition of Books and Art vol.6 — Retelling from July 18 through September 6, 2026, featuring works by three artists who trace literary texts and real-world incidents through painting, installation, animation, and lithography.
PATISSERIE THE HÉREN, known for its crispy-outside-chewy-inside Baumkuchen that has claimed top honors at Japan's largest Baumkuchen event multiple times, is setting up a pop-up at Daimaru Kobe's basement floor from June 3 to June 9, 2026.
A mission-based interactive exhibition themed around PAW Patrol is coming to Enzelland Fukui this summer, running from July 18 to August 31, 2026. Admission is free.
South Korean fragrance brand POSTES is opening its first Japan popup store at Shibuya Scramble Square 6F from June 11 to 17, 2026, offering eight city-inspired Eau de Parfum scents and a limited-edition luggage tag gift with purchase.
For 30 days from August 1, 2026, the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Event Plaza will be transformed into a Santa Monica Sunset Beach-inspired space, featuring retro American diner decorations and West Coast-style food. Admission is free.
From July 21 to September 11, 2026, Dining Ruore at Rihga Royal Hotel Hiroshima will offer a summer buffet featuring 15 varieties of tropical desserts and a lineup of spicy savory dishes for both lunch and dinner.
Sanrio characters Exhibition Hotel Floria Tokyo brings an immersive hotel-themed visual space to Shinjuku, running from July 2026 through May 2027.
SAPPORO STREAM HOTEL's 7th-floor bar is hosting a one-night-only event on June 26, 2026 that brings together Sapporo's beloved late-night parfait culture and live jazz from a professional saxophone and piano duo.
A hotel stay package bundled with viewing tickets for Season 2 of Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon -Shining Theater Shinagawa Tokyo- is available from August 3 to November 30, 2026, with exclusive original souvenirs for guests.
From June 1 to July 17, 2026, Hyogo Prefecture is running the Slow Stay Hyogo campaign, offering special accommodation plans and limited-time experiences—a great window to explore popular areas without the usual crowds.
A rare corn variety from Kyoto called "Kyoto Mai Corn," with an extraordinary sugar content of up to 22.4 degrees, will be brought to the AGRIKO × MIMURE BOTANICAL Lab inside THE LINKPILLAR 2 for a hands-on harvest event on June 20 and 21, 2026.
Kyoto Century Hotel's La Jyho Live Kitchen is presenting a summer buffet featuring wagyu and diverse Japanese, Western, and Chinese meat dishes rotating every 30 minutes, from June 25 to August 26, 2026.
Starting June 15, 2026, Joetsu City Marine Museum "Umigatari" is introducing a special diver commentary event highlighting the popular Kobudai fish, as the aquarium approaches its 8th anniversary.
UNWIND HOTEL & BAR Otaru is hosting "Bloom for me," an art exhibition by Hokkaido-born artist SARU 1 from June 1 to August 30, 2026. Featuring 25 works inspired by flowers, plants, and the feeling of falling in love with the seasons, the exhibition fills the hotel's Art Deco lobby and Bar Ignis Otaru — and a limited-edition art pairing cocktail is available throughout the run.
After a 9-year hiatus, WORLD HAPPINESS 2026 ~ I'm HOME ~ is heading back to Tokyo's Yoyogi National Gymnasium on June 28, 2026. The complete day timetable and the full lineup of the special "SP YT session" tribute stage have now been announced.
Yokosuka City and the NPO Yokosuka International Exchange Association are hosting a Japanese Culture Experience Class on June 13, 2026, featuring hands-on activities such as kimono dressing, tea ceremony, ikebana, origami, calligraphy, and traditional Japanese instruments.
From June 5 to 21, 2026, ABEMA is streaming six slice-of-life and coming-of-age anime series free of charge every weekend, with full-episode marathon broadcasts of Nichijou, Is the Order a Rabbit?, Hyouka, and more.
Starting June 4, 2026, arflex Japan kicks off a year-long 55th anniversary celebration for its iconic Marenco sofa, featuring limited stamp-color covers, an exclusive anniversary cushion, and 55 archive fabric options.
A fireworks viewing cruise featuring free-flow Ca' del Bosco Franciacorta and curated dishes by guest chefs will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2026, aboard boh boh KOBE sailing from Kobe Port.
Dominique Bouchet Tokyo in Ginza will hold a special makers' dinner on July 17 and 18, 2026, featuring Chisa Bize of the prestigious Burgundy producer Domaine Simon Bize.
A limited-time store for the TV anime Gachiakuta opens at SHIBUYA109 Shibuya from June 11 to 21, 2026, offering exclusive merchandise featuring newly drawn artwork with a "Street × Sport Mix" theme.
A limited-period members-only lounge will open at Tea Lounge ISOLA in MOKU KYOTO, Kyoto's Shijo Muromachi, during the Gion Festival's Yoiyama period from July 14 to 16, 2026, offering free-flow drinks and views of the festival from ¥22,000 per person.
Haihapi!!, Sega's male VTuber unit blending real and virtual performance, holds its first-ever exhibition event at Animate Ikebukuro Main Store from June 5 to 21, 2026, to mark its half anniversary.
Hotel New Otani Tokyo is offering special fireworks viewing restaurant plans for the 2026 Jingu Gaien Fireworks Festival on August 8, featuring buffet dining with champagne and premium menu options at two top-floor venues.
From May 14 to June 21, 2026, Karaoke Manekineko is hosting a World Trigger anime collaboration campaign at participating locations across Japan, featuring exclusive drinks, original merchandise, and themed rooms in Tokyo and Osaka.
Artist Masanao Hirayama presents a new series of color works at OIL by Bijutsu Techo Gallery in Shibuya PARCO, running June 12 to July 5, 2026. Admission is free.
A Vietnam-themed night cruise is scheduled for July 31, 2026 in Osaka, combining a ride on the next-generation EV vessel "Queen Bee M7," authentic Vietnamese cuisine, and live traditional dance by V-Artists Osaka—all for a group limited to 24 guests.
A seasonal afternoon tea themed around peach and Shine Muscat grapes is being served at six venues across Tokyo and Saitama from July 1 through August 31, 2026.
To celebrate its third anniversary on June 21, 2026, The Ritz-Carlton, Fukuoka is hosting two exclusive dining events and releasing a limited-edition Arita porcelain tumbler crafted in Kyushu's traditional style.
The public outdoor hot spring "Shin-Hotaka no Yu" at Shin-Hotaka Onsen will feature a fresh green illumination event from June 23 to 29, with extended hours until 9:00 PM.
A new contemporary culture space blending art, music, and visual culture is opening in Fukuoka's Imaizumi neighborhood. The inaugural exhibition features original works by contemporary artist Takeru Amano.
The Sounkyo Lantern Fest is back every Saturday from June through early July 2026, with hotels in Sounkyo Onsen offering color yukata and hand lantern rentals to make the magical nighttime event even more memorable.
The dress-up and training mobile game Sugar Doll has added a new rainy season-themed classic gacha "Raindrop for You," available through August 12, 2026.
The Sunshine City Prince Hotel in Ikebukuro is running a Hawaiian-themed event from July 1 through August 31, 2026, with Hawaiian menus, live ukulele performances, and festive decorations throughout the hotel.
Takamiya Teien Saryo in Fukuoka City's Minami Ward is hosting a limited-time summer afternoon tea themed around peach and shine muscat, available from July 1 through August 30, 2026.
Starting August 1, teamLab Botanical Garden Osaka will debut a new installation featuring approximately 20,000 white sunflowers glowing in the darkness of the night garden, on view through the end of the blooming season.
TERU from the rock band GLAY is set to hold his fifth art exhibition in Hakodate, Hokkaido, from August 1 to 11, 2026, featuring three venues across the historic Kyushigai (Old Town) area in a walking-tour-style event.
Tokyo Tower will be lit up in blue — the team color of SAMURAI BLUE — on four nights in June to rally support for Japan's national soccer team ahead of their FIFA World Cup 2026 matches.
Romance story app 100 Love Scenes PLUS marks its 9th anniversary in June 2026 with a series of special campaigns, including a chance to read 99 characters' full stories for free throughout the month.
The 78th Kamakura Fireworks Festival takes place on July 10, 2026, at Yuigahama and Zaimokuza beaches. Paid reserved seating is now available for ¥14,000 per seat through the Ticket Pay ticketing service.
Nijigen no Mori's "Godzilla Intercept Operation" on Awaji Island is running a limited-time summer event from July 18 to September 13, 2026, featuring traditional Japanese games and exclusive prizes for Premium Ticket and VIP Journey Pass holders.
Cafe Marumataen, a Japanese tea specialty shop near Tsuruhashi Station in Osaka, is offering free unlimited freshly ground matcha topping throughout June 2026 to celebrate its 2nd anniversary.
Daimaru Tokyo is hosting a Matcha Sweets Fair from June 10 to June 30, featuring around 30 types of refreshing matcha sweets from popular brands and limited-period shops, including two newly opening stores.
The third edition of the Furusato Tokyo Oendan Sai festival returns to Ueno Onshi Park from July 3 to 5, 2026, bringing together craft beer, regional gourmet food, and traditional bon odori dancing — including a popular anime-song bon odori stage — over three days of summer celebration.
A special exhibition tracing the history of Venetian glass through Western paintings runs at Hakone Garasunomori Museum from July 18, 2026 to January 11, 2027, featuring the modern recreation of a glass vessel imagined by Leonardo da Vinci and a free audio guide narrated by VTuber Juufuutei Raden.
Handa City Museum in Aichi Prefecture is hosting a free special exhibition featuring approximately 200 hyper-realistic wooden bird sculptures by local artist Genji Inada, running from June 20 to August 30, 2026. Related events include a live bird encounter in July and a summer art contest for children.
Hotel Metropolitan Morioka is holding "Metro Summer Fes 2026" from July 17 to September 19, 2026, with summer-exclusive dinner menus at four restaurants and pre-sale tickets at ¥5,500 available from June 1.
InterContinental Sapporo is offering one-night limited stay packages for the Toyohira River Fireworks Festival on July 31, 2026, with guaranteed river-view rooms and three distinct plans to choose from.
From June 29 to September 23, 2026, Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo offers a limited-quantity premium afternoon tea at the Oriental Lounge, featuring Christofle's new "Malmaison Riviera" tableware collection and inspired by the vibrant lifestyle of the French Riviera.
From June 15 to July 13, 2026, the front show windows of Nihonbashi Takashimaya S.C. Main Building will feature "AQUARIUM," a textile installation that turns the space into an underwater world filled with sea creatures rendered in colorful fabrics and handmade felt sculptures.
Around 25,000 visitors gathered at Inage Seaside Park in Chiba on May 30, 2026, for an immersive fireworks event combining live music, drone shows, and a narrative fireworks performance marking the 900th anniversary of the founding of Chiba and the 50th anniversary of Inage Beach.
Sheraton Kagoshima is hosting a limited-time "Tarumizu City x Mediterranean Fair" from July 1 to September 30, 2026, featuring premium local ingredients from Tarumizu City prepared with Mediterranean-inspired cuisine across four dining venues.
The beloved "Photo with Penguins" and "Penguin Feeding Experience" events have resumed at Shimoda Marine Aquarium in Shizuoka Prefecture, following a suspension due to highly pathogenic avian influenza.
The World of Shirow Masamune Exhibition — Ghost in the Shell and the Trail of Creation — is coming to Matsuzakaya Nagoya Store from August 2 to August 16, 2026, with ticket sales starting June 12 and Nagoya-exclusive merchandise available.
Street Fighter 6 marks its 3rd anniversary on June 2 with a lineup of in-game events including an SNS Avatar Contest with exclusive title prizes, a special V-Rival featuring Producer Matsumoto, the Extreme Battle Tournament, Drive Ticket Rush, and more.
Chef's Live Kitchen at Strings Hotel Nagoya is hosting a summer-limited all-you-can-eat buffet from July 1 to August 31, 2026, featuring Okinawan and Hawaiian cuisine, a custom burger station, BLUE SEAL Ice Cream, Garlic Shrimp, and more.
From June 1 to August 31, 2026, three bars and lounges at Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel are serving up summer-limited original drinks, with themes ranging from Hawaiian to summer fruits and summer nights.
A limited-time collaboration cafe featuring The Husky and His White Cat Shizun will open at Tokyu Plaza Shibuya 5F from June 19 to June 30, 2026, with new merchandise and exclusive cafe menus on offer.
The mobile RPG Tokyo Revengers UNLIMITED is set to stream a dedicated special segment at Good Smile Fest 2026 on June 5, featuring voice cast guests and the latest game updates, including the newly added "Blood Halloween Chapter 2" scenario.
Pre-orders for the new CD "Unknown Me" by Utahime Dream All Stars are now open, featuring the ending theme for the TV anime The Oblivious Saint Can't Contain Her Power, set to air in July 2026.
The high fantasy RPG Valkyrie Connect has launched its 10th anniversary celebration, offering up to 180 free character pulls via a popular vote gacha, 6,000 free diamonds, new Asterism characters via login bonus, and a brand-new Rune Chain mechanic.
A collaboration campaign between TV anime Wind Breaker and Karaoke BanBan Group kicks off on June 12, 2026, featuring exclusive original merchandise, character-themed drinks, collaboration rooms, and life-size character panel rooms at locations across Japan.
Achi Village in Nagano—known as Japan's premier stargazing destination—will host the "Japan's Best Stargazing Achi Village Tanabata Festival 2026" from July 1 to August 31, 2026, featuring bamboo lantern illuminations, a wish-granting campaign, special accommodation plans, and more centered around Hirugami Onsen.
Ayakashi Rumble! has added two new limited-time ★5 shikigami — Yamata-no-Orochi and Daji — along with the Omaga Shurai event "Queen of Thorns and the Captured Princess" where players can obtain ★5 Hakutsuru Doji.
A wellness pop-up combining sauna sessions with BRITA filtered water is running at TOTOPA sauna facility and Meiji Park Market in Shinjuku, Tokyo through June 30, 2026, featuring limited collaboration menus and a special morning activity event.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari's garden restaurant "Shell the Garden" will offer three summer gourmet sets — a Wagyu BBQ, a Chiba local food set, and a Beer Party — all with unlimited drinks, from July 18 to September 22, 2026. Early bird tickets with up to around 20% off go on sale from June 8.
A seasonal water play zone called "Waterland Purpuru" is set to open at Izu Granpal Park in Shizuoka from July 4, 2026, along with a nighttime illuminated version "Night Purpuru" planned for August.
The contemporary art festival Kobe Rokko Meets Art 2026 beyond runs from August 29 to November 29, 2026 on Mt. Rokko in Kobe, featuring 60 artists across the mountain's scenic venues. Advance viewing passports go on sale June 1, 2026.
The "Ekimae Beer Hall" returns to Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo's Dining Café & Bar "Rondo" for a limited run from June 27 to September 30, 2026, featuring a revamped food lineup paired with free-flow drinks.
Sanrio Puroland's annual summer event returns for its third year with a Y3K-inspired "Future Cool Breeze" theme, running from July 10 to September 1, 2026. New highlights include Mirai Photo — an AI-powered photo experience making its Japan debut — alongside MR gaming, see-through LED displays, and a collaboration with Wanpaku! Touken Ranbu.
The rain-themed limited-time doll "Raindrop" has returned to the dress-up and raising game Sugar Doll, along with a seasonal event and background packs running through summer 2026.
A walk-around stamp rally celebrating the arrival of a Malaysian Elephant at Tennoji Zoo for the first time in about eight years kicks off on June 10, 2026, spanning seven locations across the Tennoji-Abeno area.
Starting June 2026, THE KOBE DINING CRUISE Concerto at Kobe Port is running two summer-limited events — a casual weekday Ship Beer Garden with all-you-can-eat-and-drink beer fare, and a new weekend Summer Buffet with stunning sea views. Both events include a yukata discount.
Adventure World in Shirahama, Wakayama is launching the "38°C MIRACLE Project" and inviting guests to submit names for all 19 Emperor Penguins living at the park, starting June 1, 2026.
The women-only climbing event ARC'TERYX WOMEN'S CLIMBING NIGHT will be held for the first time in Kansai on June 27, 2026, at D Bouldering Plus Lead Namba in Osaka. Free to attend, the event is open to women of junior high school age and above.
A crossover event between the mobile strategy RPG Ash Arms: The Last War and AI-deal-Rays began on May 28, 2026, featuring new story content, collaboration DOLLS, limited skins, and special shop items.
A one-day children's camp departs from Shinjuku on June 21, heading to Yamanashi City for cherry picking at a fruit farm and a water athletic challenge at Fuefukigawa Fruit Park.
The first-ever collaboration between Universal Studios Japan and the hit anime Frieren Beyond Journey's End launches on May 30, 2026, featuring a brand-new storytelling walk-through attraction, themed restaurant, and thrilling ride experience running through January 11, 2027.
Good Smile Fes 2026 Tokyo runs June 6–7 at Belsal Akihabara with free admission. Visitors can discover over 1,000 items including new Nendoroid, PLAMAX, and figma releases, plus special greeting appearances and venue-exclusive campaigns.
From June 3 to June 29, 2026, Asakusa Hanayashiki opens the normally off-limits Roller Coaster course area for a limited-time interactive treasure hunt event during the attraction's scheduled maintenance closure.
The Mexican goods brand Letra is hosting pop-up shops at 17 locations nationwide in June 2026, bringing the vibrant colors and handcrafted warmth of Mexico directly to fans across Japan.
Three original cat characters with signature deadpan expressions have been unveiled as the 2026 nyanbassadors for Nyanguhaku, a cat-themed stationery and goods market event held in Tokyo on June 20-21, 2026. Illustrated by Yuka Butter, the characters will also feature on exclusive merchandise available at the venue.
ROKKO Mori no Ne Museum on Mount Rokko is hosting a Rainy Season SNS Campaign from June 1 to July 17, 2026. Visitors who post with the campaign hashtag receive an original sticker, while the misty gardens, antique music performances, and outdoor art come alive with the atmosphere of the rainy season.
Roses and perennials at the "Rose & Flower Garden" event at Sora no Hanabatake Sera Kogen Hana no Mori in Hiroshima are now at peak bloom. Special weekend events are also scheduled for May 30 and 31, 2026, including a twilight opening, a flower arrangement workshop, and a free rose lecture.
A collaboration campaign celebrating the new Sgt. Frog theatrical anime film is coming to all Round1 venues nationwide from June 12 to August 30, 2026, featuring newly drawn character illustrations, exclusive merchandise, themed menus with novelty giveaways, and specially decorated karaoke rooms.
Osaka-based metal manufacturer Ikuno Kinzoku is rebranding its palm-sized tin can line from "Caran Coron" to "coron," celebrating with a second creator collaboration series featuring 28 artists and 66 designs at Art Osaka 2026.
Kitano Shoji is hosting a limited-time Instagram campaign where 50 lucky participants can win a Bahlsen biscuit set perfect for making refreshing homemade treats.
FamilyMart is launching a Blue Lock collaboration campaign starting June 2, 2026, offering exclusive illustrated merchandise, a stamp rally via the FamiPay app, and limited bromide prints at in-store multi-copy machines nationwide.
A special collaboration between TV anime Call of the Night Season 2 and maid cafe group maidreamin is coming to locations across Japan from June 15 to July 31, 2026, featuring exclusive menus, merchandise, and character decorations.
To celebrate June 28 Parfait Day, Daimaru Tokyo is staging its first "Parfait & Ice Grand Election," showcasing 15 chilled sweet entries from cafes across the store — from seasonal fruit parfaits and matcha creations to shaved ice and cup sweets.
A new pop-up shop for the TV anime Dan Da Dan, featuring newly drawn street fashion illustrations of the characters, will be held at Bushiroad Creative Store Akihabara from June 5 to June 21, 2026.
Francfranc is holding limited-time pop-up shops for its popular portable fan series at 15 shopping centers across Hokkaido, Tohoku, Kanto, Chubu, and Kansai regions, with openings starting in June 2026.
Ginza Cozy Corner is releasing five limited-edition collaboration sweets with ADERIA Retro, featuring retro-cute designs including a Zoo Mate design tin and a pair set limited BOX, available from June 5, 2026.
Hakone Gora Park is bringing back its popular hydrangea photo spot for June 2025, with over 100 pots of colorful blooms lining the steps toward the fountain pool. Seasonal sweets and a limited-time glass bead craft experience are also on offer.
A special merchandise event for Gakuen Idolmaster, "HATSUBOSHI GAKUEN Terminal," launched on May 29, 2026 at Tokyo Character Street's Ichiban Plaza and its online store, featuring newly drawn illustrations of 13 idols in stationmaster-style outfits.
CrossDine, the all-day dining restaurant at Hotel Metropolitan Ikebukuro, will host the popular "LOVE HAWAII" buffet from July 1 to August 31, 2026, featuring Hawaiian-inspired dishes crafted by specialist chefs and tropical décor designed to evoke the spirit of the islands.
Hotel Universal Port and Hotel Universal Port Vita, official hotels of Universal Studios Japan, will decorate with rainbow flags throughout June 2026 and serve a colorful rainbow cocktail at Lounge R.
The Hunter x Hunter Animate Fair in 2026 Summer is set to run at Animate stores nationwide and online from June 13 to June 28, 2026, offering new Ani-Art 4th edition merchandise and exclusive fair bonuses.
A pop-up shop featuring brand-new "Music Note Balloon" themed merchandise from the anime Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun will be held at Tower Records Shinjuku and Umeda NU Chayamachi stores from June 12 to 21, 2026.
A free sake tasting event featuring selections from Kizakura, a well-known Kyoto sake brewery, will be held at Fairfield by Marriott Kyoto Kyotanba on June 27, 2026, open to all hotel guests during event hours.
Global beauty brand Medicube is hosting a popup event at Shibuya Modi 1F Calendarium from June 2 to June 21, 2026, where visitors can try trending skincare devices and products, with exclusive perks available only at the venue.
On June 22, 2026, the French restaurant Gramercy Suite at Strings Hotel Nagoya will hold a special event featuring a tasting of 10 Japanese teas — including 5 new teas from Emperor's Cup-winning gardens and 5 hojicha varieties — along with an Isecha mirume collaboration course.
From June 1 to July 17, 2026, Michi-no-Eki Umiterasu Nadachi in Joetsu, Niigata hosts the Japan Sea Marche, featuring Hokuriku seafood products, special restaurant menus, and a unique sunset guarantee hotel stay plan.
Around 500 varieties and 1,500 plants of roses are in full bloom at the Osaka Prefectural Flower Cultural Garden in Kawachinagano, Osaka. The peak season typically runs from mid-May to mid-June.
Tenku Fitness 2026 is back at Otemachi Place's rooftop helipad for 12 sessions of outdoor exercise — including yoga, pilates, kickboxercise, and a special DJ yoga event with craft beer — running from June 17 to September 30, 2026.
Starting June 4, Aqua World Ibaraki Prefecture Oarai Aquarium — home to Japan's largest variety of shark species — is running a rainy season event packed with special exhibits, a sea lion weather forecast, and exclusive gifts for young visitors on rainy days.
Red Bull Maneki Jam, a skateboard jam session where audience votes decide the winner, takes place on June 21, 2026 — Go Skateboarding Day — at the Osu Shopping Street Fureai Hiroba in Nagoya.
From June 6 to July 5, 2026, Kokuei Sanuki Manno Park in Kagawa hosts its Ajisai Matsuri, featuring around 20,000 hydrangeas across 40 varieties — the largest hydrangea display in Shikoku — alongside yukata rentals, outdoor tea ceremonies, and more.
Sheraton Grand Hotel Hiroshima's buffet restaurant "Bridge" is hosting a summer-limited sweets buffet featuring Häagen-Dazs ice cream on weekends and holidays from June to August 2026, with June spotlighting a matcha theme.
Pre-owned kimono specialist Tansuya is holding a major summer event across two Tokyo venues in June 2026. Visitors who attend both the Asakusa and Haneda locations can collect stamps to receive a 50% OFF coupon valid at all Tansuya stores.
A range of exhibitions and events is scheduled at Shibuya Hikarie's Creative Space 8/ in June 2026, including a pottery pop-up shop featuring works by 48 artists centered on Mashiko ware and a contemporary printmaking show.
Yamamoto Nohgakudo, one of Osaka's oldest noh theaters with nearly a century of history, has been selected to receive the "Walk of Fame" award at the Sibiu International Theatre Festival in Romania — marking the first time in the award's history that a theater institution has been honored.
The seasonal outdoor beer garden "Hamabeer!" is back at the Yokohama Grand InterContinental Hotel, running from July 2 to October 31, 2026, with a Spanish-inspired BBQ menu and unlimited drinks on a waterfront terrace.
A limited-time pop-up store for the TV anime Yowamushi Pedal Limit Break is set to open at TSUTAYA LakeTown in Saitama on June 12, 2026, featuring newly drawn character visuals and exclusive novelty bookmarks for qualifying purchases.
The "Aso Boy!" limited express train marks 15 years of service in June 2026, with a departure ceremony at Kumamoto Station, a new commemorative stamp design, limited on-board merchandise, and a Kumamoto Destination Campaign discount coupon.
A cosplay photography event organized by Reiyers is set to take place at Gran Snow Okuibuki in Shiga Prefecture on May 30, 2026, offering participants the chance to shoot in stunning natural settings including mountains, rivers, rocky areas, and forests.
From June 4 to 17, Wako's basement Arts and Culture space in Ginza will host "Craft Beyond Borders by Delvaux," a special collection fusing Belgian and Japanese craftsmanship, marking its first public showing in Japan.
Curious George Kitchen at Tokyo Skytree Town Solamachi is holding a "Man in the Yellow Hat Fair" from June 3 to July 21, 2026, with exclusive menu items, new merchandise, and a special in-store announcement.
To celebrate Dragon Quest's 40th anniversary, Baskin-Robbins Japan is running a limited-time collaboration campaign throughout June 2026, featuring exclusive new flavors, themed desserts, special merchandise, and an in-game collaboration with Dragon Quest X Online.
Square Enix is holding a digital download sale called "Square Enix Tokutoku! Carnival," headlined by the first-ever discount on Dragon Quest VII Reimagined and a lineup of Dragon Quest 40th anniversary titles.
A new lineup of Genshin Impact goods featuring Alhaitham and Kaveh goes on sale at Animate stores nationwide and online from June 20, 2026, alongside a limited fair with purchase bonuses.
The second Genshin Impact x KFC collaboration runs from June 10 to June 30, 2026, with limited-design dinner boxes, in-game item codes, and a tapestry lottery available exclusively through KFC Net Order.
The season's first Genji fireflies were confirmed at Horai-en Garden on May 25, 2026. Through June 28, the Hakone Kowakien Hotaru Festival offers day-trip plans, and Lantern Night returns for two nights on June 6 and 7.
Seoul-based luxury makeup brand HERA is hosting a pop-up event at Ginza Mitsukoshi B1F from June 3–9, 2026, giving visitors one of the first chances to experience the new Black Cushion Mesh Powder in person.
The 76th Hida no Aji Matsuri gathers local specialties from across the Hida region in Takayama on June 6 and 7, 2026, featuring Hida beef skewers, local sake, and special vendors from sister cities.
A special exhibition of works by artist Aki Iwakawa opens at Resol Gallery Ueno, inside Hotel Risol Ueno's living lobby, from June 1 to 30, 2026. Admission is free and the gallery is open to all visitors, not just hotel guests.
Ise Sea Paradise in Mie Prefecture is hosting a summer special exhibition from June 13 to August 31, 2026, where visitors can observe young loggerhead and green turtles up close and explore interactive exhibits on sea turtle ecology and ocean conservation.
A 4-day tour departing from Shimonoseki Port by Kanpou Ferry offers a chance to witness the traditional Korean Nakhwanori fire festival at Haman Mujinjeong Pavilion and explore the Hapcheon Image Theme Park, with departures set for October 14, 2026.
A premium wagon-service summer sweets buffet is running at La Jyho Terrace in Kyoto Century Hotel from June 13 to August 23, 2026, delivering colorful seasonal fruit desserts and savory dishes directly to guests' seats.
A special live program featuring 14 popular gaming streamers competing in Lords Mobile is now running on Niconico Live, with a fan support campaign open through June 24, 2026.
Korean cosmetics brand milktouch is hosting a limited-time pop-up store at Shibuya LOFT 2F from May 29 to June 11, 2026, featuring the newly released Love Potion Shine Gloss and exclusive online-only items available for in-person purchase.
A new sweets-themed pop-up market, "#MiyazakiOyatsuNoHi," is making its debut on June 7, 2026, at POPUP SPACE dough. in Miyazaki City. Born from the monthly Kusukusu Marché, this first edition brings together six local vendors offering baked goods, wagashi, bread, scones, and specialty coffee — all free to enter.
The AI-powered battle analysis tool Pokémon Battle Scope returns to the Pokémon Japan Championships 2026, set for June 6–7 at Pacifico Yokohama, offering real-time battle insights to viewers of all experience levels.
Konami Digital Entertainment's mobile baseball game Pro Yakyuu Spirits A (Professional Baseball Spirits A) has kicked off its Exciting Player Selection campaign on May 28, featuring players from all 12 NPB teams, with S-Rank player giveaways and eSports tournaments also confirmed for the 2026 season.
Around 1,000 Nikko daylilies are currently in peak bloom at Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden on Mt. Rokko in Kobe. The vibrant yellow subalpine colony near the western entrance is expected to remain at its best through late June.
A free outdoor festival blending Bon Odori with DJ music, street food, and a special market comes to Miyashita Park's rooftop lawn this September.
Sunshine 60 Observatory's Tenbou Park in Ikebukuro is hosting a rainy season event with rose and hydrangea decorations, family workshops, and a special Baby Day featuring crawling races and childcare consultations.
The Tanba Sasayama New Tea Week runs from May 30 to June 7, 2026, in the Mimaka-oku district — one of Japan's oldest tea-growing areas. Three local producers offer new tea tastings, sales, factory tours, tea-leaf filling sessions, and hands-on experiences.
A free beach cleanup and mowing event is set for Uza Beach in Yomitan Village, Okinawa on May 30, 2026. Open to all ages with no registration needed, the event aims to protect this rare natural shoreline — a nesting ground for sea turtles — from invasive plant encroachment.
A cross-genre group exhibition curated by artist Rintaro Fuse opens at WALL_alternative in Nishi-Azabu on June 3, 2026, exploring how fingertip interactions with touchscreens have reshaped creativity, body, and expression.
Aoyama Flower Market is adding "Eau de Toilette Jasmine" to its popular fragrance series on July 3, 2026, completing the world-beloved trio of Rose, Muguet, and Jasmine. A customer preview event is also scheduled for June 15.
Benjamin Steakhouse's Kyoto location is launching a summer-limited "Yukata Experience Gourmet Plan" from July 1 to August 31, 2026, combining traditional yukata wearing with a premium New York-style steak course in a renovated machiya setting.
A pop-up bar showcasing Big Peat, the smoky blended malt Scotch whisky from Islay, Scotland, is running at Japanese Bar common in Higashi-Shinsaibashi until September 25, 2026.
From June 11 to 30, 2026, Biwa-ko Otsu Prince Hotel is running a special restaurant fair featuring ¥3,500 lunch courses and afternoon tea at five restaurants along the shores of Lake Biwa, celebrating the hydrangea season.
Two sweets brands are popping up at Hakata Ekínaka Ming's POP UP SPACE in June 2026 — Hokkaido newcomer Butter no Joou (Butter Queen) from June 1 to 15, followed by the SNS hit cookie brand AMILY from June 16 to 30.
The Central Biwako Touring Rally (CBTR2026) has opened entry registration on May 27, 2026. The rally runs from September 12 to November 23 and marks 5 years of circumnavigating Lake Biwa by motorcycle while collecting digital stamps.
TERRACE & DINING ZERO at Cross Hotel Osaka is offering a summer lunch buffet with unlimited dining time from June 6 to July 26, 2026 (weekends and holidays only), featuring seasonal mains, pastas, and colorful desserts.
From July 1 to September 30, 2026, Grand Hyatt Tokyo is offering two terrace dining experiences — a fermented ingredient beer garden at Oak Door and a Provençal-inspired semi-buffet dinner at French Kitchen.
From June 3 to 9, 2026, the Yamagata Edition of the Harukas Nippon Japan Expo takes place at Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store in Osaka, showcasing early summer cherries, brand-name wagyu beef, craft whisky, and traditional Yamagata crafts.
A special collaboration event featuring Hatsune Miku with new city pop-themed artwork by illustrator Dolstoi is coming to 8 Karaoke no Tetsujin locations across Japan from June 3 to July 12, 2026.
IDÉE and bridal event operator On The Page are teaming up for the furniture brand's first-ever bridal fair, giving couples a chance to envision their wedding decor alongside their future home.
Iruma City, Seibu Railway, and the anime "Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun" have joined forces for the "DeviDevi Area Tour," bringing special station signage, illuminated shopping streets, character flags, and more planned activities to the Iruma-shi Station area.
Karuizawa Marriott Hotel is hosting the 2nd Karuizawa Fermentation Festival from June 19 to 21, 2026, featuring around 20 Nagano fermented food producers, hands-on workshops, and special hotel-exclusive fermented dishes and mocktails.
Kawasaki Noh Theater marks its 40th anniversary in 2026 with a Noh performance by the Kanze School's Tessen-kai on July 20, featuring the plays Tenko and Kokaji.
KIDS FES in Saitama, a family-oriented experiential event, is set to take place on May 30 and 31, 2026 at Saitama Shintoshin Park. Admission is free, and the lineup includes hands-on workshops, a food area with over 10 vendors, a stamp rally, and live performers.
Kobe Rokko Meets Art 2026 Beyond, a contemporary art festival on Rokko Mountain, runs from August 29 to November 29, 2026, and includes a live concert by Bijutune! creator Inoue Ryo, free entry for up to 2,000 children, and weekly hands-on children's programs.
The Umbrella Sky installation is currently on at Little World Museum of Man in Inuyama, Aichi, through June 30, 2026. Hundreds of colorful umbrellas hang over the Turkish Istanbul Street fountain plaza, joined by Turkish costume experiences and authentic Turkish food.
Starting May 27, 2026, MapleStory's new "Oshi Hakken Project" event invites players to adventure through Maple World with new NPC "Ai," collecting fan art cards and customizing an ita-bag, while a simultaneous "Best Oshi General Election" lets fans vote for their favorite illustrations to become in-game items.
To celebrate 95 years since its founding, Kobe confectioner Morozoff is inviting fans to vote for their favorite puddings and cheesecakes from the past three decades, with top-ranked items set to return to store shelves.
NEKOPARA Sekai Connect is set to appear at the Good Smile Fest 2026 GOOD SMILE GAME EXHIBITION at AkibaCO Gallery in Akihabara, running May 27 to June 14, 2026. Visitors can browse new merchandise, enjoy character displays, and qualify for a signing event with original creator Sayori by spending ¥3,000 or more.
From July 1 to September 30, 2026, guests at OMO5 Tokyo Gotanda by Hoshino Resorts can enjoy a rooftop summer evening event featuring craft beer, ice cream floats, and seasonal menus in a sky garden 60 meters above the city.
The "Prebat!! Sainouari Exhibition" — a traveling showcase of artworks from Japan's beloved arts variety show — is heading to Yokohama Takashimaya (July 22 to August 2) and Osaka Takashimaya (August 5 to 17), displaying over 450 pieces created across 13 years of the program.
The second season of the MJ Cup Dragon God Championship, held entirely within SEGA NET Mahjong MJ, begins in June 2026 with an updated selection format and more opportunities to face Saikouisen professionals online.
The final leg of the Super Mario Festa in Kyushu tour arrives at JR Hakata Station Plaza on May 30–31, 2026, featuring Fukuoka-only Amaou Strawberry Soda and chocolate drinks, each served with a limited-edition clear card.
A summer wellness workshop at Horiuchi Kajitsuen Land on June 24, 2026 offers hands-on Taiwanese tea plum making and a tasting of sour plum drink, a traditional Chinese summer health beverage.
Publisher Takarajimasha is setting up a pop-up toy store at Hakuhinkan TOY PARK Ginza main store from June 5 to July 9, 2026, showcasing capsule toys, brand mooks, and exclusive products from the Takarajimasha Toys lineup.
THE CRAFT SAKE Toast with Fine Sake – Shikoku Edition brings sake, gin, whisky, beer, shochu, and plum wine from 10 Shikoku breweries to Shibuya Cast in Tokyo for a 90-minute all-you-can-drink event.
From July 17 to August 23, 2026, TEA AND BAR at THE THOUSAND KYOTO serves a peach-themed afternoon tea featuring a peach parfait topped with spun sugar, six seasonal sweets, a fresh peach scone sandwich, and around 30 free-flow drinks.
The Tokyo Hula Festa in Ikebukuro returns for its 24th edition, moving to June this year to beat the summer heat, with 166 teams and around 2,800 performers from across Japan taking the stage at four venues.
Tsumakoi Resort Sainosato in Kakegawa, Shizuoka, is hosting a summer festival buffet from June 1 through August 31, 2026, featuring festival-inspired dishes, refreshing summer plates, and a special live cooking performance in August.
Starting June 1, 2026, Yokohama Bay Sheraton Hotel & Towers will accept Sotetsu Points at all in-hotel restaurants and its pastry shop. A commemorative campaign running through June 21 also gives guests a chance to win dining vouchers and bonus points.
Ink wash painting artist Yuki Nishimoto's special solo exhibition "Yuki Nishimoto Now" -2026- takes place at YUGEN Gallery FUKUOKA in Fukuoka's Daimyo district from June 13 to July 15, 2026. Free admission.
Fujie Textile will make its debut appearance at Interior Lifestyle, held at Tokyo Big Sight from June 10 to 12, 2026, presenting the Between black & white series from its Textile Art Collection in the "MOVEMENT" zone.
Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo is offering a series of family-friendly hands-on workshops during the summer holiday season—from a French course table manners class to traditional Edo wind chime painting and bread and sweets making—starting July 21, 2026.
IKEA stores across Japan will offer a summer limited menu from June 4 to August 31, 2026, featuring new dishes such as Chicken Leg with Special Ginger Sauce, Salsa & Chips, and Salmon Fillet with Yangnyeom Cheese Sauce.
The TV anime "Mr. Osomatsu" and Okinawan steakhouse chain Yappari Steak have teamed up for a nationwide collaboration, with region-specific special menus rolling out at all stores from June 6, 2026.
Garden Buffet "Pine Terrace" at Phoenix Seagaia Ocean Tower is running an Early Summer Unagi Fair from June 1 to July 31, 2026, featuring a range of Japanese and Western eel dishes alongside a simultaneous Mango Fair.
Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Tokyo runs May 29 through June 1 across waterfront parks and the entire city of Tokyo, celebrating the game's 10th anniversary with its largest-ever real-world event.
JR Kyushu's Hakata Station will hold a Rose Day event on June 2, 2026, offering free single roses to the first 500 visitors per session, along with a decorative rose object and a giant message board running from June 1 to 4.
Seaside Hotel Maiko Villa Kobe in Tarumi, Kobe, is hosting a limited-time "Early Summer Gourmet Fair" at its in-house restaurants from June 1 to July 31, 2026, with special seasonal menus spanning Japanese cuisine, a herb-and-spice buffet, and an American-themed restaurant on the 14th floor.
Bar & Dining "TORRENT" at SHIBUYA STREAM HOTEL in Shibuya will offer a limited-time afternoon tea from July 1 to August 9, 2026, celebrating colorful summer vegetables in playful, pop-inspired sweets and savory bites.
The Battle Cats is bringing back its collaboration with the theatrical film Fate/stay night: Heaven's Feel, featuring limited gacha and stages from May 29 through June 15, 2026.
From May 26 to 29, 2026, six regional limited-edition Jagabee flavors from Tohoku to Kyushu are gathered at Tokyo Skytree's 5F SKYTREE SHOP for a special tasting and sales event.
Starting May 25, 2026, the smartphone puzzle game Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian Puzzle Party features American diner-themed versions of five characters, alongside a GO! GO! Diner Girls VS Yuki high score ranking event launching May 27.
Reading goods brand BIBLIOPHILIC will release a foil-stamped special edition of its BIBLIONOTE notebook series as an exclusive premiere at Stationery Women's Expo Tokyo 2026, running from June 10 to 14 at Ariake GYM-EX.
Hard Rock Cafe is holding a limited-time Filipino-inspired menu campaign at its Tokyo, Yokohama, and Universal CityWalk Osaka locations from June 1 to 14, 2026, in tie-up with the Philippines Department of Tourism and the Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines in Japan.
The premium sake lounge Ikkon Fugetsu at Perie Chiba is running a month-long collaboration with Iinuma Honke, a 300-year-old brewery from Shisui, Chiba, throughout June 2026, featuring exclusive Kinoene (KINOENE) sake pairings, tasting sets, and a special brewer visit event.
WASHU BLUE RESORT KASAGO in Kurashiki, Okayama, is marking its 7th anniversary with two seasonal dining events — a world beer fair in June and a spicy summer dining experience from July through August, all available as part of the all-inclusive plan.
Keio Sky Beer Garden opens for its 4th year on the rooftop of Keio Department Store Shinjuku on May 28, offering a seasonal outdoor space with city night views, all-you-can-drink course menus, and over 30 drink varieties through September 30.
The LoveLive! Series Official Card Game Fan Meeting took place on May 23 and 24, 2026, at TFT Hall 1000 and TFT Hall 500, featuring tournaments, team battles, a 1BOX opening event, a special lottery, and the world premiere of the Loveca theme song lyric video.
A merchandise fair for the TV anime Okitsura - Fell in Love with an Okinawan Girl, but I Just Wish I Knew What She's Saying is set to take place at Animate Naha Kokusaidori from July 10 to August 2, 2026, featuring exclusive new goods from the mochocho series.
Peko-chan milky donut shops at MARK IS Minato Mirai and Yokohama World Porters are offering Sanrio character-themed sundaes from May 25, 2026, alongside special Pompompurin 30th anniversary sweets.
Sapporo Grand Hotel is holding a Blueberry Sweets Fair throughout June 2026, featuring an all-you-can-eat sweets buffet, afternoon tea sets, blueberry parfaits, and take-out cakes and breads — all centered on the sweet-tart flavors of fresh blueberries.
SESAME STREET MARKET is launching special pop-up stores across six prefectures—Okinawa, Fukuoka, Hiroshima, Kumamoto, Miyazaki, and Kagoshima—from June 2026 through May 2027, with exclusive region-limited merchandise at each venue.
The handmade chiffon cake specialty shop This is CHIFFON CAKE. will hold a 7-day popup store at Tobu Department Store Ikebukuro from May 28 to June 3, 2026, featuring the popular Choco Mint Chiffon cake and online-exclusive products available to see in person.
From June 1 to August 31, 2026, TOTTEI PARK's hillside illumination takes on an ocean-inspired palette of marine blue, deep blue, and emerald green — paired with weekend fireworks over Kobe Port.
The all-day dining restaurant Raku at The Westin Miyako Kyoto is hosting a Summer Meat Fest Buffet from July 1 to August 31, 2026, offering a cool indoor escape with international meat dishes, premium Japanese cuisine, and seasonal desserts for the whole family.
A rooftop BBQ beer garden with a traditional Japanese festival atmosphere opens above Asakusa Station from May 27 to October 18, 2026, offering all-you-can-eat stall food, carnival games, and views of Tokyo Skytree.
CRUSH CRASH PROJECT, an interior collection by Seki Furniture, will be exhibiting at Interior Lifestyle 2026 at Tokyo Big Sight from June 10 to 12, 2026, showcasing its OASIS brand alongside the as-yet-unreleased MOOVE collection.
Kamakura Takezaiku set up a bamboo photo installation at the Kamakura Daibutsu-den Kotoku-in for the 58th Charity Tea Ceremony on May 23, 2026, drawing tea practitioners and tourists from around the world.
A collaboration afternoon tea themed around yellow and pink diamonds — expressed through seasonal mango and peach — will be available at TWO ROOMS GRILL | BAR | GRILL & BAR in Aoyama, Tokyo, for a limited run from June 1 to 30, 2026.
Ofurocafe Hareniwanoyu in Kumagaya, Saitama, is hosting a free uchiwa (Japanese fan) making workshop every Sunday in June 2026. Using a traditional washi paper dyeing technique called ori-zome, participants can craft their own colorful fans—ideal for beating the heat and enjoying the Kumagaya Uchiwa Festival.
A popup event celebrating the new Punk Drunkers Aitsumaru Figure Collection capsule toy is being held at Ken-Ele Bunshitsu in Ochanomizu, Tokyo, from May 28 to June 18, 2026.
TAKANO FRUIT PARLOUR is offering a lineup of limited-time seasonal desserts under the "Raindrop Sweets" theme at select locations across Japan from June 1, featuring rainy season motifs like hydrangeas, frogs, and raindrops.
To celebrate the 12th anniversary of White Cat Project NEW WORLD'S, an orchestra concert will be held at Muza Kawasaki Symphony Hall on September 26, 2026. First-round lottery ticket applications are now open on TIGET.
Best Bridal is running a limited-time campaign tied to "Propose no Hi" (Proposal Day), the first Sunday of June. Couples who inquire between May 22 and June 30, 2026, and plan to propose by the end of August can receive a complimentary chapel decoration and a commemorative photo at participating venues.
Towers Bar BELLOVISTO on the 40th floor of Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel in Shibuya is hosting a one-night-only champagne and dinner pairing event on August 25, 2026, featuring four selections from Champagne Pommery alongside a specially crafted dinner course.
A limited-time pop-up shop for the rhythm game DJMAX RESPECT V is now open at AMNIBUS STORE -blue- inside MAGNET by SHIBUYA109 in Shibuya, featuring a range of newly released merchandise available for advance sale.
A limited-time collaboration between Heaven Burns Red and Persona 5 Royal kicked off on May 22, 2026, bringing crossover story events, collaboration gacha banners, and campaigns offering up to 10,000 quartz.
Hotel New Grand in Yokohama is hosting a Summer Curry Fair from July 1 to August 31, 2026, with six curry varieties — including two new additions and four long-standing classics — served as full set menus at Coffee House The Cafe.
Kichijoji Excel Hotel Tokyu's 2nd-floor lounge SORAE is offering a summer-limited Lemon Afternoon Tea from June 1 to August 31, 2026, featuring lemon-accented sweets and savories alongside tea leaves from a beloved local Kichijoji specialty shop.
An exhibition showcasing works by international artists affiliated with the Mouth and Foot Painting Artists (MFPA) association will be held at AEON Mall Hiroshima Fuchū in Hiroshima's Aki District from June 12 to 14, 2026. Admission is free.
Noujiru Yokocho 2026, a free-admission immersive food festival themed around passionate enthusiasm, comes to Bellesalle Akihabara for three days from May 29 to 31, 2026, featuring collaboration food and drinks, live performances, and 11 types of original merchandise.
Starting June 6, 2026, the Oshi no Ko × GiGO Campaign 2026 kicks off at select GiGO locations across Japan, with limited-edition merchandise, crane game prizes, and a food and drink campaign running through mid-July.
SPRING VALLEY BREWERY Tokyo and Kyoto kick off their summer campaign with a refreshing "cool" first half featuring citrus-accented food pairings, and a bold "spicy" second half culminating in a two-day gourmet craft beer festival.
A new regional souvenir magnet inspired by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building and the TOKYO LIGHTS 2026 projection mapping festival is now available at two observation deck shops inside the building.
Japan's sea grape theme park "Kaibudo Noen Uminchi," which attracts approximately 50,000 visitors annually, will hold a limited-time pop-up at Sunshine City in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, from May 22 to May 31, 2026, bringing popular Okinawan experiences and flavors to the city.
Yokohama Bay Quarter, the shopping mall near Yokohama Station, is staging its signature summer illumination event "Yokohama Lantern Night" from May 30 to September 23, 2026. To mark the mall's 20th anniversary, over 1,000 handcrafted Vietnamese lanterns will light up the venue along with an expanded lineup of cultural experiences and evening programs.
The Fujiko F. Fujio Museum in Kawasaki is celebrating its 15th anniversary with a special exhibition spotlighting Doraemon's Secret Gadgets, opening July 1, 2026 in Exhibition Room II, along with a new original anime film at the F Theater.
Artist ionmiz. will hold a solo exhibition titled "The Brilliance of Venus" at Laforet Harajuku's Love and Madness Market from June 1 to June 30, 2026, featuring approximately 10 canvas originals and handmade bracelets, with free admission.
A new in-game event, Kirarin☆Layers Festival, has launched in the auto-battle RPG Muv-Luv Girls Garden, bringing new SSR character Harriet Mills and daily login bonuses through June 2.
The 10th Hawaii Fair at Nagoya Takashimaya runs from June 11 to 17 on the 10th floor event hall, bringing 52 vendors with Hawaiian sweets, gourmet food, and summer goods — including Tokai-region and Japan-first selections.
A collaboration event between TV anime Nintama Rantarō and the Umeda Sky Building in Osaka is set for June 11 to July 12, 2026, featuring special tickets, exclusive merchandise, collaboration drinks, and a digital stamp rally themed around the characters' wishes upon a star.
A limited-time pop-up featuring exclusive merchandise and new items from the Pierrot Magical Girl Series opens at Shinjuku Marui Annex 2F from June 6 to June 21, 2026.
An outdoor movie screening event is coming to Shinjuku Central Park from June 3 to 6, 2026. Enjoy four classic films on a giant screen surrounded by waterfalls and greenery, along with craft beer and food booths.
The "Sky Lantern Marché" is set to make its first-ever appearance at Tokorozawa Sakura Town in Tokorozawa, Saitama, on June 27 (Sat.) and 28 (Sun.), 2026 — offering a day of local markets and food trucks, followed by the magical sight of 100 LED sky lanterns floating into the night sky.
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter is rolling out an exciting summer lineup from June 9, 2026, including a Tom and Jerry collaboration event, seasonal limited menus, an Evening High Tea package, and an Original Wand-Making Workshop for school-age visitors.
ACAO ROSE FESTA 2026 is underway at ACAO FOREST in Atami, Shizuoka, through June 7, 2026. With approximately 600 varieties and 4,000 rose plants at peak bloom across 13 hillside gardens overlooking Sagami Bay, the event also features limited-edition seasonal menus, handmade workshops, a photo campaign, and a new instant camera rental experience.
Awaji Farm Park England Hill on Awaji Island is marking its 25th anniversary with a rose garden at peak bloom — 110 varieties and around 680 plants — alongside the debut of northern koala "Komachi," and a popular onion-themed sports event returning for its 16th year.
Hamburger restaurant chain Bikkuri Donkey is holding its fifth annual "Hamburg-ya no Menchi Katsu" fair from May 27, 2026, adding a new oroshi-so sauce option, a revamped Menchi Katsu Sand, and a new limited-time Party Set takeout menu.
Cagi de Rêves, a key-themed chocolaterie in Osaka's Matsuyamachi, is hosting a Cagi Fair from May 22 to June 26, 2026, featuring individually purchasable key-series chocolates, a newly launched key-shaped chocolate pie, and a limited-time Cagi Gacha campaign.
Cinnamon roll specialty store Cinnabon is holding a pop-up sale at Depart Ryubo in Okinawa from May 26 to June 1, 2026, with offerings including the popular Mini Mocha-Chino Bon.
A spring flower festival is set for May 30, 2026, on the Edogawa riverbank in Matsudo City, where a vibrant poppy field has been lovingly cultivated by local flower volunteers, nurseries, kindergartens, and residents.
Following a successful run as a popup store, the EXPO 2027 Official Store at Abeno Harukas is opening as a permanent location on May 22, 2026. A mascot greeting event and a campaign with a chance to win admission tickets are planned for the launch.
For six days in late May 2026, Fukujuen — a Kyoto tea shop with over 230 years of history — hosts a seasonal Japanese tea event at Kyoto Porta, featuring free new-tea tastings, hands-on brewing workshops, a tea gallery, and product sales.
Around 100 ghost and yokai paintings from the Fukuoka City Museum's renowned collection — including works by Ito Jakuchu and Kawanabe Kyosai — go on display from July 19 to September 13, 2026.
Sanrio Character Park Harmonyland in Hiji, Oita hosts the summer event "Hachamecha Summer Party!" from July 3 to September 15, 2026, featuring the first-ever tanned appearances of Kuromi, Pompompurin, Cinnamoroll, and Ahiru no Pekkle at any Sanrio theme park.
The popular Sumikko Gurashi collaboration sweets buffet is returning to Hilton Fukuoka Sea Hawk's Brasserie & Lounge Ciela from July 4, 2026, with a new "Starry Night Walk" theme featuring around 20 types of sweets and savories.
Cafe 33 at Hyatt Regency Kyoto in Higashiyama is running a summer-limited outdoor BBQ from June 1 to August 31, 2026, featuring an all-you-can-order menu and a live churrasco carving service on weekend evenings.
Jinny Street Gallery, an outdoor art gallery using streetlight cases as display spaces in Shibuya's Jingumae 2-chome district, is hosting the participatory art project "Jinny Playground" from May 30 to July 6, 2026.
Illustrator Akinori Nishio brings his latest group portrait works exploring the everyday lives of today's youth to GALLERY EN Wall at Kyoto Okazaki Tsutaya Books, June 4–30, 2026, with a portrait drawing event also held during the run.
Electric work chair brand LiberNovo is hosting a limited-time product showcase at OPENBASE SHIBUYA on May 29 and 30, 2026, where visitors can try out the newly announced Omni Pro, Omni SE, and Maxis - Airflow models.
Meiji Kinenkan in Minato, Tokyo is hosting a weekday-only bridal fair open to solo visitors, combining a guided tour of the garden ceremony hall with personalized wedding consultation and a complimentary ¥5,000 dining voucher.
Nojiru Yokocho 2026, a free-admission immersive food festival themed on passion and excitement, takes place at Bellesalle Akihabara from May 29 to 31. A second wave of food stall collaborations, drinks, and stage performers has been announced.
From July 17 to August 31, 2026, TWIN-LINE HOTEL YANBARU OKINAWA JAPAN in northern Okinawa holds OKINAWA SUMMER NIGHT FEST, featuring local Okinawan beers, festival-style food stalls, and a limited sanshin live series in the garden.
Following six months of collaborative training and field visits, Park Hyatt Kyoto and the chef collective Chefs for the Blue are presenting a special sustainable gastronomy event, "Sustainable Seas, Kyoto Table," on July 7, 2026, featuring an 8-course dinner by three acclaimed Kyoto chefs.
A guided hiking tour called Ryugatake THE HIKE will take place on June 5, 2026, at Mt. Ryugatake (1,099m), one of the Suzuka Seven Mountains on the border of Komono Town and Inabe City in Mie Prefecture.
Get Wrapped Up Inc. has announced that SANGOKUSHI BOND, a deck-building roguelite battle game set in the Three Kingdoms era, will launch on Steam in summer 2026 at 800 yen (tax included, one-time purchase). A Steam Playtest runs May 22–26, 2026, offering an early look at the game.
A one-night-only dinner event at Sapporo Excel Hotel Tokyu on June 26, 2026 pairs wines from Housui Winery in Iwamizawa with a specially crafted Japanese menu, with early-bird pricing available through June 5.
Seibu Ikebukuro Main Store's B1F features a seasonal selection of refreshing citrus and melon sweets from May 22 to 31, 2026, with offerings ranging from cup desserts to light cakes from popular patisseries.
Grand Café at Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel in Maihama will serve up a North America Food Fair from June 1 to July 20, 2026, featuring buffet-style dishes from the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
Shochiku Games is bringing six playable titles to BitSummit PUNCH in Kyoto from May 22 to 24, 2026, featuring world premiere announcements for the horse racing sim Rival Stars Horse Racing and the football event management sim COPA CITY, along with exclusive novelties and a large-scale kabuki horse installation.
Sumiyoshihama Resort Park in Kitsuki City, Oita Prefecture, kicks off the marine season ahead of any other beach in the prefecture on May 23, 2026, with live banana boat and wakeboard demonstrations and seasonal food festivals at Kitsuki Terrace.
The official café event for TV anime Tamon's B-Side opens at Commune Plaza in Tokyo from July 11, 2026. Advance lottery ticket sales are underway via Tixplus through May 31.
On June 23, 2026, the Tokyo Station Hotel is offering a special lunch plan that includes a private morning building tour of Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum before it opens to the public, followed by a hotel tour and a choice of two dining venues — limited to just 15 guests.
From May 26 to June 1, 2026, mignardises specialty shop UN GRAIN will be appearing at the Isetan Shinjuku Store Main Building 6F event space as part of the "Ma Pâtisserie 2026" sweets celebration. The lineup features a limited-edition mini parfait finished by the chef right in front of guests, as well as a curated selection of 18 types of mignardises.
A yokai-themed concept room "Gokuraku-no-Ma" and a nighttime canal boat ride "Yokai Fune" are available for a limited time this summer at the historic Ohana estate in Yanagawa, Fukuoka, created in collaboration with traditional lantern artisan CRAFCULT.
Yokohama Bay Hotel Tokyu's all-day dining "Café Tosca" will host a Thursday-only peach dessert buffet from July 2 through August 27, 2026, with reservations for July dates opening on June 1.
A limited-time "Hot Spring Date" Pickup Gacha is now live in The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You: Vibin' Puzzle, running from May 19 to May 26, 2026. Characters in hot spring date outfits are featured, with bonus effects available for the concurrent Gokuraku Onsen Story Part 6 event.
Photo studio aim Tokyo Harajuku is holding a limited-time fair covering all photography genres on the final weekends of May 2026, with special benefits available for bridal, solo wedding, furisode, and graduation photo plans.
From June 1 through July 31, 2026, the main bar "The Bar" at ANA Crowne Plaza Kobe will become a limited-time beer hall called "Beer Night Stadium," offering free-flow drinks and sports viewing on a large screen.
A collaboration exhibition featuring the sea and nature of Zamami Village, Okinawa runs at AQUARIUM×ART átoa in Kobe from June 4 to August 31, 2026 — with new tapestry displays and art works by illustrator pokke104.
Tokyo patisserie Criollo is hosting a "Lemon Fair" from June 1 to July 31, 2026, across its three locations in Kotakemukaihara, Nakameguro, and Azabudai Hills, featuring a seasonal lineup of lemon-forward sweets crafted with a patisserie's refined touch.
Self-care brand EKATO is hosting a pop-up shop at Sapporo Mitsukoshi from May 20 to 26, 2026 — its first appearance in the Hokkaido region. Signature carbonated skin packs, the Body Meditation Roller, and a new inner care product are among the featured items.
From May 22 to June 21, 2026, Gatten Sushi is running a limited-time festival menu showcasing fresh seasonal seafood sourced from across Japan, including early-summer Isaki grunt fish and flame-torched sardines.
Hotel Nikko Nara is offering a special accommodation plan that includes admission tickets to the Nanto Buddhist Paintings exhibition, a joint project between the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston and the Nara National Museum, held at Nara National Museum from July 18 to September 13, 2026.
IKEA Japan's popular Mango Fair is back for summer 2026, running from May 21 to August 30 at stores nationwide, featuring five mango-themed desserts including a Taiwanese-inspired tofu parfait and a plant-based sundae.
A hands-on farming experience event will be held at "Minna no Hatake" (Everyone's Farm) in Isesaki City, Gunma, on Saturday, May 30. About 70 families will plant red onion and sweet potato seedlings in the first of a year-round series running through a November harvest.
A pop-up store selling original cookie tins inspired by beloved picture books is opening at Shamine Matsue for 12 days from May 20 to 31 — marking the event's first-ever appearance in the Sanin region.
Throughout June 2026, the 19th-floor restaurant Bistro Bourgogne at Mercure Yokosuka is serving a limited-edition rainbow cocktail where guests pick their own color syrup – with a non-alcoholic mocktail option available too.
The outdoor resort pool at Miyako Resort Shima Bayside Terrace in Shima, Mie Prefecture opens from July 4 to September 24, 2026. Hotel guests can enjoy the daytime pool free of charge.
The Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Museum "Funesiru" in Osaka's Nanko area is hosting exclusive after-hours sessions for families staying at Risonare Osaka, featuring ship simulators, a ferry send-off, and craft activities — running through July 11.
Contemporary artist Naomi Shigeta brings her abstract works to arflex Nagoya in a free exhibition exploring the inner voice before it becomes words.
Otonari Mart, a fast food and lifestyle store brand, is bringing its first-ever Tokyo POPUP store to Shibuya Tokyu Food Show from May 28 to June 3, 2026, featuring popular original products for solo dining.
The rhythm and adventure mobile game Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage! has kicked off two new limited-time campaigns — the World Link Event "Great Yell for Dreamers!" running until May 29, and the "Vie for the Title Gacha" featuring six new ★4 members with exclusive Live Costumes.
Romance of the Three Kingdoms: Gokusaï is marking nearly one month since its official launch with the Full Moon Anniversary Festival, running May 16–23, 2026, featuring free 1,000-summon login rewards, revival skins, and a limited-time minigame.
The three-phase special exhibition at Sen-oku Hakukokan presents approximately 30 restored cultural treasures from the Kansai region. Phase II, featuring an 800-year-old "one-day constructed Buddha" newly elevated to Important Cultural Property status, runs through May 31, 2026.
Nijigen no Mori's Godzilla Interception Operation on Awaji Island brings back its popular summer soaking zipline experience, Splash Godzilla 2026, running from July 10 to September 30, 2026 — with a new SNS video campaign offering original merchandise prizes on the spot.
A hands-on summer gyokuro workshop focusing on reisen — a cold-brewing method that brings out the rich umami of gyokuro — will be held on June 23, 2026, at Choushinjo Kinokuniya Kyoto Machiya in central Kyoto.
A limited-run pop-up store selling merchandise from the Tabekko Doubutsu LAND immersive event series is opening inside JR Ikebukuro Station from May 26 to June 8, 2026, with free admission and a purchase bonus on offer.
A six-day exhibition celebrating Teppei Sasakura's 35 years as a painter opens at Daimaru Umeda Store 7F from May 27 to June 1, 2026, featuring 82 original paintings alongside prints and rare illustrator-era works. Admission is free.
From June 19 to September 30, 2026, Restaurant Ricomonte on the 15th floor of Toyama Excel Hotel Tokyu hosts Beer Foam Festa 2026, an indoor summer event featuring all-you-can-drink beverages including rare SORACHI 1984 beer and seasonal Toyama-inspired cuisine.
Nihonga artist Wang Pei presents her eighth solo exhibition at Nakajima Art in Ginza from May 26 to June 8, 2026, featuring new works that depict children through a mother's gaze.
On May 30, The Westin Yokohama in Minato Mirai will host a one-day wellness event featuring a Minato Mirai Run & Tai Chi Session and a Floating Sound Bath in the hotel's indoor pool.
Umamiike Hill Park in Nara will host the "Nigiwai Marche in Umamiike Hanashobu" on June 6–7, 2026, featuring around 30,000 iris flowers across 100 varieties alongside a lively outdoor market.
Reale Cantina in Yamashita-cho, Yokohama, is holding a one-day sparkling wine tasting event on May 30 featuring 10 different grape varieties, timed to coincide with Italian Wine Day on June 2. A storewide 20% off sale on directly imported wines also runs through mid-June.
A three-day craftsmanship festival comes to 2k540 AKI-OKA ARTISAN between Akihabara and Okachimachi stations, featuring workshops, a product idea contest, a stamp rally, and a flea market.
Two new ★5 shikigami — Hanzo and Goemon — have arrived in Ayakashi Rumble!, accompanied by a limited-time pickup summon and the Koma no Senjou event starting May 18, 2026.
From May 30 to June 14, 2026, Kobe Motomachi Doria is hosting a limited-time collaboration with 2.5D idol group Chronover at five select Osaka locations, featuring five special menu items inspired by the members.
From June 1 to 30, 2026, Fujiya confectionery shops nationwide are teaming up with Sanrio's beloved character Pompompurin — celebrating the character's 30th anniversary with special sweets, merchandise, store decorations, and more.
Grand Mercure Okinawa Cape Zanpa Resort hosts the Summer Yui Festival from July 20 to August 29, 2026, featuring daily traditional Okinawan performances including Ryukyu dance, eisa, sanshin, and fireworks shows, all free for hotel guests.
A special Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba collaboration event is set to take place at Hakone Kowakien Yunessun from July 18 to October 4, 2026, featuring themed baths, a collaboration sauna, exclusive ufotable drawn illustrations, and limited goods.
Dutch solar designer Marjan van Aubel's iconic works "Ra" and "Sunne" are on free display for the first time in Japan at "reload" in Shimokitazawa, from May 25 to June 4, 2026.
Illustrator "Sakura" will showcase and sell large canvas artworks at the shisha bar "Madoi" in Akihabara as the third installment of METEORA GRAVITY MONTHLY SHOWCASE, from May 22 to 31, 2026.
Marking its 25th anniversary, Mito Plaza Hotel in Mito City, Ibaraki Prefecture is set to unveil a new garden stage called "PLAZA GARDEN," designed around the concept of a forest-blessed celebration space.
A limited-time pop-up from Munyugurumi Patio is opening at the event space in front of JR Ikebukuro Station's south exit gate, running from May 19 to June 8, 2026.
A pop-up store featuring Odekake Kozame merchandise is opening at the JR Ikebukuro Station South Gate Event Space from May 19 to June 8, 2026, with a lineup of mascots, accessories, and everyday goods.
A pop-up shop celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World anime and its 4th season is touring four GEESTORE locations across Japan, starting in Osaka and moving on to Sendai, Nagoya, and Kokura.
Sanrio Puroland in Tama, Tokyo is hosting the new Tanabata event "Purowish Festival" from June 5 to July 7, 2026, featuring a light-blue wish-core world, a Hello Kitty illumination show, ≒Joy voice appearances in projection mapping, limited goods, and seasonal food menus.
The cross-heroine RPG Techcronoss on DMM GAMES welcomes new character Fafnir via a limited pickup gacha, while a Main Story Chapter 5 preview event lets players experience the latest story episode early — both running until June 1, 2026.
From May 20 to 22, 2026, Tokyo Skytree's 5th floor SKYTREE SHOP will host a special drink tasting and sales event featuring matcha and koji — two iconic ingredients of Japanese food culture.
Following its popular run in Osaka, the Transformers × DenQ POP UP SHOP heads to Shinjuku Marui Men's 8F event space from May 22 to 31, featuring newly illustrated apparel and exclusive in-store purchase bonuses.
The fire and light performance group Raiko Enbu Kaguzuchi will headline the finale of USAMI Fes 2026 in Ito City, Shizuoka, on May 31, delivering a 30-minute stage that blends fire, LED, and laser effects against the backdrop of Usami Beach.
Fans of VTuber group Aogiri High School can now apply for the viviON JCB Card featuring original designs for each of the 13 members, complete with exclusive member voice perks and no annual fee. A limited postcard giveaway is also planned at an upcoming Shibuya event.
An immersive experience event set in a real Tokyo school after dark is coming in August 2026. Participants explore the dimly lit campus flashlight in hand, witnessing stories unfold around them.
On May 5, 2026, Anniversaire Minatomirai Yokohama hosted "First French 2026," a hands-on French dining event for children aged 4 to 9. Twenty families took part in a day of table manners, an Antarctica-themed special program, and chef and pastry chef experiences.
A PR event for the Ayame Matsuri Support Fair is set for May 17 at Hotel Nikko Narita, bringing together mayors and mascot characters from Katori, Itako, and Sakura cities to celebrate the region's iris festival season.
Marvelous will take part in BitSummit PUNCH (May 22–24, 2026) with a playable booth showcasing five titles, including the newly announced "Dr. Mememe want to sleep" and "No door can Not be opened with a Non-black key."
A special collaboration celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Ōkami series will be held at Capcom Cafe Ikebukuro and Umeda stores from June 5, 2026, featuring themed menus, merchandise, and anniversary artwork on display.
Conrad Osaka is hosting a summer-limited sweets buffet featuring 16 SNS-popular sweets from 14 countries worldwide, running on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from May 29 to September 13, 2026.
Newly drawn merchandise featuring 8 characters from the film goes on advance sale at 100 select GEO stores across Japan, running from May 29 to June 19, 2026.
Virtual music duo HIMEHINA is teaming up with karaoke chain Karaoke-kan for a campaign from June 1 through August 31, 2026, featuring singing challenges, themed drinks, exclusive merchandise, and specially decorated rooms.
The "Kuroko's Basketball POP UP STORE in LOFT" event is set to run from June 5 to June 21, 2026, at Ikebukuro LOFT, Umeda LOFT, and Sakae LOFT, featuring new merchandise with newly drawn illustrations themed around "Ayumi" (Steps).
Miyako Hotel Hakata is hosting its Italian Beer Hall 2026 at the 3rd-floor lobby lounge TTT Café from June 1 to September 30, 2026, offering a set course with 120-minute free-flow drinks for ¥6,500 per person.
On May 30, 2026, contemporary artist Yasumasa Morimura will personally guide visitors through Morimura @ Museum in a special limited event hosted by the online art community "Bijutsu Henshubu."
A limited-time pop-up shop dedicated to "No Game No Life: Zero" is set to open at Ueno Marui from May 29, 2026, featuring exclusive new merchandise based on newly drawn "gal uniform" illustrations.
Ahead of RAVEN2's first anniversary major update on May 27, the new specialized server "ZERO" is now accepting pre-registrations, offering a streamlined growth experience alongside a brand-new Warlord class and celebratory events.
The 34th Mayor's Cup and 35th Wakaba Cup hot air balloon competition returns to Kasegawa Riverside in Saga City on June 6 and 7, 2026, bringing together pilots from across Japan and offering tethered balloon rides for visitors of all ages.
To celebrate its 66th founding anniversary on June 3, 2026, SEGA CORPORATION is hosting a three-week giveaway campaign on its official X account. A total of 18 winners across three rounds will receive limited-edition SEGA merchandise and the latest SEGA and Atlus game titles.
A limited-time themed café opens in Osaka from May 28 and in Tokyo from June 4, 2026, timed to the release of the new Star Wars film. The menu features character-inspired food, drinks, desserts, and exclusive merchandise from the Mandalorian universe.
A first-of-its-kind collaboration between Sumikko Gurashi and Chinese cuisine, "Sumikko Gurashi Yumcha Day," will be served at Boukairou restaurant on the 5th floor of Hilton Fukuoka Sea Hawk from July 1 to August 30, 2026.
The 2nd Summer Fureai Insect Land is coming to Hoshigaoka Mitsukoshi in Nagoya, featuring hands-on interaction with rhinoceros beetles, stag beetles, and more over 20 days this summer.
A pop-up shop featuring newly drawn illustrations with a "Rooftop" theme from the TV anime Tokyo Revengers will be held at Shibuya MODI 7F from June 12 to 21, 2026, with simultaneous web sales via Anique Shop.
New casual fashion brand ALL NEW MART, launched by World Co. with creator Mika Oizuki as director, is hosting its first-ever pop-up store at Harajuku gallery THE PLUG on June 20 and 21, 2026.
BAUM's HINOKI FOREST – EXPERIENCE WAGON visits five locations across Japan from May 22 to June 28, 2026, showcasing summer-ready hinoki-scented skincare and body care products through an immersive forest-inspired pop-up experience.
The rose garden at Chikozan Park's Urban Greening Botanical Garden in Sayama City, Saitama, is reaching its spring peak bloom, with about 80 varieties and 700 rose bushes in vibrant color through mid-June.
Dai-ichi Hotel Ryogoku will host a parent-child hands-on event where participants can create their own original softball baseball glove, complete with a lunch buffet. The workshop is scheduled for July 29, 2026.
Ebina Booze Fest 2026 is an early-summer drink-and-walk event bringing together 16 craft breweries and 2 sake breweries from across Kanagawa, held at Ebina Chuo Park on June 6 and 7, 2026, with food, DJ music, and free admission.
Limited-edition Gakuen Idolmaster merchandise featuring specially drawn "Early Summer" illustrations will be available at the atre Akihabara Event Space from May 15.
Grand Mercure Ise-shima Resort & Spa is hosting a series of summer-limited events from July through September 2026, including a lantern night, day and night resort pools, a natural material bag-making workshop, a poolside food truck, glowing super ball scooping, and table magic shows — all included in the room rate for hotel guests.
Hakone Goraen Park is hosting a free matcha experience event on May 18 and 19, 2026, at the registered tangible cultural property "Hakuundo Chaen." Guided by an Itoen Tea Taster, visitors can whisk their own matcha tea and explore a historic teahouse that has been cherished for over 110 years.
Hello Kitty and Sanrio characters joined the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks at Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka on May 8, 2026, for Pinkful Day 2026 — an event featuring limited-edition uniforms, character appearances, and a dramatic walk-off victory.
Nine finalists competed at the inaugural Hibiya Live Performance Award on May 10, 2026, with Grand Prix going to ON for a captivating four-armed performance that wowed judges and audiences alike.
Two traditional events celebrating the hot spring waters and the start of mountain season take place at Hirayuu Onsen in Okuhida Onsenkyo on May 15.
From May 27 to June 2, 2026, Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo will hold a one-week limited pop-up store at Ginza Mitsukoshi, bringing its beloved sweets, new limited cakes, and exclusive scones to Ginza for the very first time.
A new seasonal afternoon tea, "Summer Evening Afternoon Tea – A Moment of Evening Coolness," is coming to the all-day dining restaurant "Terrace and Table" at Hotel Metropolitan Kawasaki on weekdays from June 1 through August 31, 2026, priced at ¥4,600 per person.
Janu Tokyo's Janu Mercato offers a seafood and antipasto stand with Italian beer and prosecco freeflow starting June 9, while the Janu Lounge & Garden Terrace presents a seasonal fruit cocktail collection from July 1.
A cypher-style street dance battle series, Kabukicho Street Cypher 2nd Season, is kicking off at Kabukicho Cinecity Square in Shinjuku. Open to all dancers for free, the series features a point system with a Grand Championship planned for Zepp Shinjuku in April 2027.
Starting June 1, 2026, Karuizawa Marriott Hotel's Grill & Dining G restaurant will offer a seasonal sparkling wine tasting set featuring two varieties from Karuizawa An Winery, curated to capture the refreshing essence of a Shinshu highland summer.
From May 15 to June 14, 2026, Tokyo Garden Terrace Kioicho hosts Kioi Rose Week 2026, with flower artist Nicolai Bergmann creating installations, leading a live demonstration, and running a hands-on workshop under the theme "BEYOND THE ROSE."
A three-day event featuring pottery by local Okayama artists — including Bizen ware — along with sweets tastings and gift wrapping will be held at Sunste Okayama from June 5 to 7, 2026.
A limited-time dessert buffet collaboration with Sanrio's Kuromi runs on select dates from June 13 to August 30, 2026, at Art Grace wedding halls in Yokohama, Omiya, Shin-Urayasu, Osaka, and Kyoto.
Starting May 23, 2026, Minami-Chita Beach Land in Aichi is hosting a series of special events to mark World Otter Day, including keeper-guided otter feeding sessions and a panel exhibition documenting the growth of baby Asian small-clawed otters born in February.
BROOKS GREENLIT CAFE in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo, is hosting two limited-time summer fairs — a plant-based ice cream collection featuring 28 varieties from six brands across Japan, plus fermented soda floats made with _SHIP KOMBUCHA.
A nationwide Rilakkuma collaboration campaign is running at Matsumoto Kiyoshi and Cocokara Fine stores from May 16 to July 15, 2026, featuring limited original goods, prize draws for 580 winners, and first-come-first-served in-store giveaways.
A seasonal set menu pairing The Premium Malt's Japanese Ale Natsu Kaze Kaoru Ale with a Citrus Seafood Ceviche is available at six Ron Herman Cafe locations across Japan, running from May 19 to July 13, 2026.
Shin-Yokohama Prince Hotel is running a Pingu summer festival-themed collaboration from June 15 to August 31, 2026, featuring character afternoon tea at the 42nd-floor bar lounge, decorated concept rooms, and a skating package at KOSÉ Shin-Yokohama Skate Center.
Following its well-received debut, Taiwanese designer brand UUIN is returning to Harajuku for a second pop-up from May 22 to 24, 2026, presenting the spring/summer collection "Beautiful People" inspired by pioneering Taiwanese painter Chen Chin.
Starting May 13, Wonder Steak's Himeji branch is running a weekday lunch promotion with a free 20g increase on its signature "Otoro Beef Steak" for M size and above orders, available through the end of May.
The midterm results for the 2026 Sanrio Character Ranking have been announced, with Pompompurin rising from second place in the initial tally to take the top position, earning support in 11 countries and regions around the world.
Belgian Beer Weekend 2026 Osaka brings 74 varieties of Belgian beer, live music featuring Belgian guest artist Sugarbunny, and classic Belgian food to the riverside setting of Nakanoshima Park from May 27 to 31.
Biwako Otsu Prince Hotel and Omi Railway are teaming up for a family-focused collaboration room available from July 4 to September 23, 2026, featuring red-train-inspired decor, a 1-day railway pass, and lakeside dining.
Four characters from Maou Karin-chan RPG are arriving in Detariki Z in a limited-time collaboration starting May 14 at 12:00 AM, with special gacha, login bonuses, and up to 5,500 free Gems available through campaign events.
Game Makers Scramble 2026, a game development festival for creators at all levels, will be held at TOC Ariake Convention Hall in Tokyo on August 30, 2026, featuring 15 or more lectures and a networking reception.
A peach-themed limited-time afternoon tea featuring four handcrafted sweets and a MOMO Parfait is being held at Grand Prince Hotel Osaka Bay's Lobby Lounge on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from June 5 through July 20, 2026.
Hilton Tokyo Odaiba's Japanese restaurant Sakura is running a weekend dessert buffet showcasing seasonal melon and mango sweets, set against views of Tokyo Bay and a lush Japanese garden.
Hotel New Grand in Yokohama is running a four-month French lunch series at its Panoramic Restaurant Le Normandie. The first installment, "A Burgundy Table," takes place from June 1 to July 31, 2026, spotlighting traditional dishes from the celebrated wine region of Burgundy.
Hotel Nikko Princess Kyoto near Shijo Karasuma is holding the "Tanzania Fair in Kyoto '26" from May 15 to June 7, 2026, featuring Tanzanian cuisine, original cocktails, and Tingatinga artwork.
More than 10 top chefs, including Ryuichi Hamasaki of Ristorante Hamasaki and Yahei Suzuki of Piatto Suzuki, will gather at Uonuma no Sato in Niigata for a special one-day Italian dinner paired with Hakkaisan sake and fermented foods.
Starting May 13, 2026, the hidden bar "4-0-3" on the 30th floor of JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo in Takanawa will host KI NO BI Room, a limited-time pop-up bar showcasing KI NO BI Kyoto Dry Gin through seasonal cocktails and special events running through late October 2026.
The Kyoto Museum of Traditional Crafts (MOCAD) is holding its "Summer Kyomono Sale" to promote Kyoto traditional crafts for the summer season. A special in-person sale takes place at Zest Oike on June 1, 2026, while the online shop runs through the end of August.
Huis Ten Bosch in Sasebo, Nagasaki will light up the autumn sky with 22,000 fireworks at the 13th Kyushu's Biggest Fireworks Festival on November 14, 2026. Special viewing seat tickets and hotel stay packages go on sale at 12:00 PM on May 19, 2026.
Lagunasia theme park in Gamagori, Aichi is launching its Night Pool for summer 2026 on Saturday, July 11, featuring a new illumination dome, fireworks shows, and the returning adult-only Laguna Pool Party.
The summer pool at Lagunasia theme park in Gamagori, Aichi Prefecture opens on June 20. The lineup includes the kids' area "Kujira-san's Splash Garden," a wave pool with waves up to 1 meter high, a 230-meter lazy river, foam events, and entertainment shows.
Le Pain Kobe Kitano is making a limited-time appearance at Hankyu Umeda Main Store's bakery event from May 13 to 19, 2026, featuring a renewed Truffle Salt Bread and other popular items.
Lotte Arai Resort in Myoko, Niigata Prefecture is holding a hands-on rice-planting experience tour on May 31, 2026. Participants can plant "Hoshizora-mai" (Starry Sky Rice) in fresh mountain air and enjoy freshly made onigiri and bamboo-shoot soup afterward.
MAISON CLASSIC SALON, the station lounge at Takanawa Gateway Station, is holding a dog-friendly evening event on May 22 where owners can enjoy signature pancakes on the terrace while their pets receive complimentary canele treats.
A food and drink collaboration with Mononoke the Movie Chapter 3 - The Snake God is coming to select GiGO stores across Japan from May 29, 2026, featuring collab-yaki inspired by the Medicine Seller and Kami-no-Gi, plus novelty drinks with washi-style coasters.
The mobile RPG Muv-Luv Girls Garden has launched the second half of its chapter release event "Deceived Star's Memories (Falsa Memoria)," debuting new SSR character Olga Volkov alongside a pickup gacha and daily login bonus campaign.
Phoenix Seagaia Resort in Miyazaki City is offering a variety of summer gourmet experiences for 2026, including a dinosaur-themed buffet, a festival-style meat dinner, poolside food, and novelty summer sweets.
From May 19 to June 26, 2026, Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium is holding the "El HAPPY FIRST BIRTHDAY" event to mark the first birthday of its baby bottlenose dolphin, "El."
A collaboration between the card RPG Before the Vanishing and the classic horror visual novel The Song of Saya has been announced, featuring a newly revealed key visual and character illustration. The event kicks off on May 30, 2026.
A major exhibition celebrating the legendary manga Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo is heading to Ikebukuro Sunshine City in Tokyo and the ATC/ITM building in Osaka, with advance tickets going on sale June 7.
Girls Creation - Shojo Geijutsu Kitan - is celebrating its 2.5th anniversary with a second campaign wave featuring a ★5 Style Guaranteed Gacha Ticket reward, alongside a new point-collection event running until May 24, 2026.
Limited-edition pop-up bars serving original cocktails made with the Glenmorangie Harrison Ford Limited Edition whisky are running at two venues in Ginza and Tennoji from May 13 to August 31, 2026.
A spring whisky lucky draw featuring Hakushu 18-Year Single Malt Whisky as the top prize is now open for pre-orders, limited to 466 tickets at 3,980 yen each plus shipping.
Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo is launching Tokyo Unkai Yakumo (Eight Clouds), an evolved version of its acclaimed Japanese garden mist display, from July 1, 2026. The upgraded presentation features layered, three-dimensional cloud formations, enhanced nighttime illuminations, and a lineup of limited-time seasonal menus.
Kashiwa Takashimaya's "Great Tohoku Fair" brings together the best flavors from all 6 Tohoku prefectures, including over 10 first-time vendors and live cooking demonstrations, running May 20 to 26, 2026.
Ring-powered new costume variants of Shildra and Yato have appeared in Legend Clover, with a limited-time event, premium gacha, and new auto-craft feature all launching on May 12, 2026.
Tethered hot air balloon rides are taking off at two venues near the north foot of Mt. Fuji on May 30 and 31, 2026 — offering a 360-degree panoramic view of the mountain and its surroundings from approximately 15 meters in the air.
A POP UP SHOP featuring newly illustrated goods from the TV anime Reborn!, themed on "Resolve," is set to open at Tokyo Anime Center in Shibuya from May 22 to June 7, 2026. Simultaneous online sales will also be available through the Anique shop.
Pompompurin climbed from 2nd to 1st place at the 2026 Sanrio Character Ranking midterm results event held at Ebisu Garden Place on May 12, with the top 5 characters walking the red carpet in front of fans.
Spring flower season has arrived at Kokuei Takino Suzuran Hillside National Government Park near Sapporo. The Tulip & Lily of the Valley Festival 2026 runs from May 16 to May 31, featuring approximately 230,000 tulip bulbs across around 120 varieties, along with a range of free events.
British-style baked goods and organic teas from Cinagro British Selection by Madame Hiromi are heading to the 5th Cookie Fair at Sogo Yokohama, running May 13 to 25, 2026.
Two limited-time pop-up shops featuring lovable character merchandise are heading to atman atman Sasazuka from May 16 to June 14, 2026.
Korean brand GRVRGROVE will hold its second Osaka pop-up store at Hankyu Umeda Main Store from May 20 to 26, 2026, showcasing the latest 26SS "Wear yourself" summer collection.
Ryotei Hanzuiryo, a Michelin 1-Key ryokan set within Japan's first national park in Nagasaki's Unzen Onsen, is offering an exclusive limited accommodation plan for May and June 2026, featuring early summer kaiseki cuisine, a selectable special benefit, and a private bath reservation.
HERBIS PLAZA ENT in Nishi-Umeda, Osaka is set to hold its inaugural HERBIS DONUT MARKET on May 16 and 17, 2026, gathering 18 popular donut shops from Osaka, Hyogo, and Kyoto for a free-admission event.
Hilton Hiroshima's all-day dining restaurant "Mozaik" is running a Pompompurin-themed sweets buffet from June 6 to September 6, 2026, with over 25 types of sweets and savories inspired by the beloved Sanrio character's 30th anniversary.
Two special events are set to take place at National Hitachi Seaside Park on May 10, 2026 — a local PR fair showcasing the charm of Hitachinaka, Oarai, and Tokai, and a large-scale hula exhibition featuring 15 performing groups. The park will also offer free admission on that day.
A pop-up event celebrating popular stuffed animal artist SIO's new "The TOMODACHI! figure collection Vol. 4" is being held at KENELE STAND Namba Parks from May 8 to June 9, 2026, with an exclusive advance sale available at the venue.
Les Copains de Dominique Bouchet in Ginza is hosting a special all-rosé dinner on June 12, 2026, featuring four rosé wines from Provence's Château La Coste paired with a seasonal French course menu inspired by southern France.
A Made in Abyss-themed fair is coming to Animate stores across Japan starting August 1, 2026, featuring newly illustrated "Sports Day" concept merchandise and exclusive purchase campaign bonuses.
A collaboration cafe event for the TV anime Magical Sisters LuluttoLilly is set to open simultaneously at Share Cafe in Harajuku, Tokyo and Hakata, Fukuoka, running from May 22 to May 31, 2026.
mika jewellery is hosting a pop-up at ISETAN SALONE in Tokyo Midtown from May 13 to May 26, showcasing its signature Goddess Collection and a new pink gold Spike Ring making its debut at the venue.
Mr. CHEESECAKE YOUR CITY, the traveling cheesecake pop-up, is opening at three locations across Japan in May 2026 — Saikaya Yokosuka Store, Iyotetsu Takashimaya, and Odakyu Machida Store — featuring a new Caramel Earl Grey flavor and a three-flavor assortment.
Restaurant ZK on the 57th floor of Osaka Marriott Miyako Hotel is set to host an exclusive one-night collaboration dinner on June 12, 2026, pairing Sichuan Chinese and European cuisine by two acclaimed chefs, with champagne, Shaoxing rice wine, and red wine pairings included at ¥35,000 per person.
A collaborative pop-up cafe between Blendy Portion and Sanrio's Pompompurin is coming to Roppongi Hills Cafe from May 21 to 24, 2026, with themed ice drinks, photo spots, and free souvenirs.
A pop-up shop for the TV anime SAKAMOTO DAYS is set to open at Loft stores in Ikebukuro, Sakae, and Umeda, offering newly drawn merchandise inspired by the "Walking in Suits" concept along with exclusive event bonuses.
The slot game based on the anime Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress: The Battle of Unato is now playable on GAPOLI, the online game center service, along with a launch event, pickup gacha, and social media campaigns running through late May 2026.
Tokyo Kaikan's rooftop beer garden "Ginza Sky Beer Terrace" is back on the 13th floor of Tokyo Kotsu Kaikan in Yurakucho, running from June 17 to August 29, 2026, with three drink-inclusive plans and sweeping views 40 meters above the city.
A collaboration campaign between TV anime Tougen Anki and entertainment venue ROUND1 is set to run from May 15 to August 16, 2026, featuring exclusive merchandise, collab menus, crane game prizes, and special events at select locations across Japan.
Artist and chef boulangere Yoshimi Ishikawa presents "Mes petits bonheurs — My Little Joys," an art exhibition at Gallery Hare in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo, running from May 19 to 26, 2026, accompanied by a talk event to celebrate the release of her debut book.
Animate stores across Japan are hosting the Yowamushi Pedal 100th Volume Anniversary Fair from May 8 to 31, 2026, featuring exclusive illustration card bonuses, an X giveaway, and special exhibits at the Ikebukuro store including the Onoda Sakamichi standing figure.
A special fair featuring newly drawn "Water Gun Battle" themed merchandise from the TV anime Yu Yu Hakusho is heading to select Animate stores starting July 25, 2026, with an online pre-order campaign already underway.
Greek yogurt specialty shop & Yogurt is heading to Shinjuku for its very first pop-up appearances — at Shinjuku Takashimaya from May 13 and at Isetan Shinjuku from May 20, both for a limited time.
Jewelry brand AYAKO SAKURAI will hold a gallery-style event at GINZA TSUTAYA BOOKS GINZA ART SQUARE in GINZA SIX on May 15 and 16, 2026, presenting jewelry as wearable art in a space designed for exploration rather than purchasing.
Lineage2M has added two school uniform-themed class skins and a new Rare Agathion "Magic Clock," while a two-week event lets players earn exclusive rewards through three activity types.
Starting May 8, Mawashizushi Katsu and Sushi Katsu locations are offering a new seasonal sushi and side dish lineup as part of the ongoing Kochi Umai-mon Fair, featuring straw-seared specialties and early-summer ingredients from Kochi Prefecture.
The Japanese beauty media Mimi Beauty is hosting a free four-day online beauty event featuring luxury brands including Kao, NARS, and SUQQU, along with leading makeup artists.
The anime park Nijigennomori on Awaji Island is running an SNS posting campaign as part of NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobi-Zato Samidare Fes 2026. Post a photo or video with the designated hashtag and receive a "Rainy Day Sticker" – normally a rainy-day-only item – available regardless of the weather during the campaign period from May 9 to July 12, 2026.
Novotel Nara's 8F Rooftop Terrace hosts a limited-time summer beer garden from June 1 to October 31, 2026, with charcoal-grilled Baaku pork, international-inspired sides, and free-flow plans starting from ¥7,000.
OSAKA BAY SKYLUMINA FIREWORKS & DRONES comes to Maishima Sports Island in Osaka on June 6, 2026, featuring 10,000 music-synchronized fireworks and an extended drone show of up to 2,000 drones. General ticket sales begin May 9.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari's The Lounge is hosting the "Hotel New Otani" × "Rilakkuma" Super Sweets Buffet for the first time in Chiba Prefecture, running from May 7 to June 30, 2026, with 7 character-themed sweets, special collaboration drinks with acrylic stirrers, and a full savory menu.
Saburoubei, the beloved Ishikawa Prefecture soul food chain with over 75 years of history, is holding a limited-time "Year Three Gratitude Festival" at its Toyama Kosugi location from May 8 to May 31, 2026, featuring discounted drinks, doubled meat portions, and an exclusive new hot pot dish.
Forty-three scone and tea shops from across Japan gather at Iwataya Honten in Tenjin, Fukuoka, from May 20 to 25, 2026, for a six-day event celebrating the department store's 90th anniversary.
Brooklyn-based handmade accessory brand SCOSHA is coming to HOLLYWOOD RANCH MARKET in Shibuya for a two-day pop-up event on May 9 and 10, 2026, featuring a limited collection and personal orders with the designer herself.
From May 8 to June 6, 2026, Shinjuku Takashimaya Times Square is running a collaboration with Sanrio's Pompompurin, featuring a pop-up shop, limited merchandise, stamp rally, and special events to celebrate both brands' 30th anniversaries.
The second phase of Sonic Rumble Party's six-month anniversary celebration is now live, bringing a Sonic Adventure-themed event with exclusive skins and missions, plus Neo Metal Sonic shop items and a Pre-Season 7 revival.
A group art exhibition titled Takazono Wonderland, featuring award-winning artist Takazono Yosuke and a diverse lineup of distinctive creators, is scheduled to run from May 12 to June 26, 2026, at KIKI!! CREATIVE GALLERY & CAFE in Hiratsuka, Kanagawa.
Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise is hosting "Fireworks Symphony," a live entertainment fireworks show where music and fireworks are synchronized to within 0.1 seconds, on 19 selected dates from May 30, 2026 to March 21, 2027.
Hotel New Otani Osaka's Tea & Cocktail "SATSUKI LOUNGE" is hosting a first-ever Cinnamoroll collaboration sweets buffet from July 1 to August 16, 2026, featuring 8 types of adorable sweets and original drinks inspired by Cinnamoroll and friends.
A new wave of Star Wars games has arrived in Fortnite, bringing iconic battles, cantina management, X-wing piloting, and a special Mandalorian and Grogu watch party event.
Starting May 16, 2026, Fujiya Restaurant is holding a lucky draw campaign at 20 locations nationwide. All dine-in customers receive one draw ticket per person, with prizes ranging from food coupons to Fujiya candy — and no losing tickets.
From May 15 to September 13, 2026, Hilton Nagoya's all-day dining venue InPlace 3-3 is running a Korean sweets-themed summer event featuring 16 desserts and a special afternoon tea experience with a complimentary Abib sheet mask.
Hokukama Bagel in Kamakura is holding a Golden Week event from May 2 to 6, 2026, combining freshly baked bagels with outdoor grilling, camping tent spaces, and hands-on food experiences.
A free outdoor community festival combining stage performances, sports activities, and local food trucks is coming to Tokyu Resort Town Katsuura's Sunny Park on May 5, 2026.
A long-awaited crossover between the fantasy RPG Legend of Kabala and TV anime Black Clover launched on May 1, 2026, bringing beloved characters Asta, Yuno, and Noelle into the world of Kabala for a limited-time collaborative event.
The smartphone card battle RPG Legend of Monsters is marking its 14th anniversary in May 2026 with a special campaign featuring login bonuses, casino events, and new gacha rolls.
MARY QUANT's water-blue themed "MIZUIRO COLLECTION" launches May 8, 2026, featuring fashion items and cosmetics inspired by the colors of early summer, along with a limited-time collaboration afternoon tea in Tokyo and Osaka.
New MementoMori goods — including character acrylic stand figures and trading can badges — go on sale starting May 15, 2026. A 3.5th Anniversary POP UP SHOP will be held at Marui no Anime, 7F Shibuya Modi from May 15 to May 31.
A limited-time collaboration plan combining a seasonal prix-fixe lunch at Hyatt Centric Ginza Tokyo's NAMIKI667 and admission to ART AQUARIUM MUSEUM GINZA is available from May 2 to June 21, 2026.
Vendors from Numazu City will set up a stall at the "Hojo Food Battle" section of the 65th Yorii Hojo Festival in Saitama on May 10, 2026, offering dried fish and horse mackerel fry.
Ofuro Cafe Utatane in Saitama City is hosting a Sayama Tea Fair from May 1 to June 30, 2026, featuring a Sayama tea bath, special sauna events, and a lineup of creative cafe dishes made with locally grown Sayama tea.
Sayama City Museum in Saitama Prefecture is hosting a spring exhibition tracing the history of sweets in Sayama through its collection. The exhibition runs until May 17, 2026, and is accompanied by related events, a limited-edition original chocolate, and a café serving ancient-recipe-inspired menu items.
A limited-time event called "The Sleeping Dragon's Golden Land" begins in Shining Nikki on April 29. Players can earn up to 80 event-exclusive gacha items through daily logins and special campaigns during the event period.
The 17LIVE live streaming app is launching its first collaboration event with mezzo piano junior, the iconic Heisei-era teen fashion brand. The event runs from May 1 to May 15, 2026, offering mezzo piano-themed gifts, digital prizes, and official character merchandise.
KONAMI's popular arcade medal game series Anima Lotta marks its 15th anniversary in 2026, with a variety of limited events running through May 31 at amusement facilities across Japan and on the Konaste Medal Corner app.
A city-wide design expedition brings iconic chairs from late designer Keiji Nagai's 25,000-piece collection to 20 venues across Fukuoka's Tenjin area from May 15 to 31, 2026.
Camping car manufacturer Toy Factory will be exhibiting at FIELDSTYLE TOKYO 2026, held at Tokyo Big Sight on May 9 and 10. Three models — including family campers and a premium European motorhome — will be on display alongside the waterless clesana X1 portable toilet.
A three-day outdoor bakery market returns to the real urban forest at Otemachi Tower in central Tokyo, bringing together 19 unique bakeries from across the greater Tokyo area.
Fujizakura Heights Beer is serving craft beer at THE MEAT SAITAMA 2026, a Golden Week food festival held at Keyaki Hiroba in Saitama Shintoshin from May 1 to May 6, featuring a lineup of seven varieties including limited seasonal brews.
The fourth story event for the iOS/Android RPG Gintama: Smartphone Battle Chronicle is now live. Collect event coins in the Yagyu Arc, pull the SSR Yagyu Kyubei character, and earn a new universal evolution material through a limited repost campaign.
A limited-time buffet at Hotel ABEST Sapporo features a dramatic prosciutto leg display alongside all-you-can-eat crab, steak, and daily-rotating ham-inspired dishes from May 8 to June 30, 2026.
From May 7 to June 30, 2026, Hotel New Otani (Tokyo, Makuhari, and Osaka) is hosting its first-ever sweets fair themed around strawberry, matcha, and mango, with special desserts served across the hotels' restaurants and bakeries.
Hotel Vischio Osaka is marking its 8th anniversary with a limited-time plan that includes exclusive lounge access with drinks and a dessert plate, plus late checkout until noon.
Nijigen COSPA is releasing three limited All-Print T-Shirt Sets with stickers for THE IDOLM@STER 20th Anniversary MORE RE@LITY LIVE IDOL WORLD SUPER FESTIVAL 2026, available for pre-order at ASOBI STORE from April 30 to May 10, 2026.
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the beloved picture book series Kobito Zukan, a newly created giant Hotoke Akabane balloon will make its world premiere at Suma Patio in Kobe starting May 2, 2026. The three-day event also features a kobito hunt, special lottery, and food court collaboration menus.
Fukuya department store's annual koinobori exhibition has evolved into a regenerative art project, transforming donated carp streamers into carnations that carry family sentiment from Children's Day to Mother's Day.
La Sportiva is hosting a limited-time shoe rental pop-up at Mt. TAKAO BASE CAMP from May 1 to May 31, 2026. Trail runners can try out the PRODIGIO series on the trails of the Mt. Takao area for just ¥330 per day.
Women's fashion brand LAUTREAMONT is hosting a Summer Fair from May 13 to 24, 2026, with an original coin case offered to customers spending ¥35,000 (excl. tax) or more, plus a limited edition scarf-print shopper bag for all shoppers.
The mobile romance simulation game "Mugenro and the Sleepless Butterfly" is running a limited-time story event and 1.5th Anniversary Gacha Part 1 starting May 1, featuring exclusive in-game rewards and three new limited cards.
Around 60 vendors selling antiques, interior goods, and clothing from Europe, America, and Japan will gather at the Nara Convention Center Tenpyo Square on May 9 and 10, 2026.
For Golden Week (April 30 to May 4, 2026), Kaki to Kaisen Nihonichi Sakasuji-Honmachi is offering its signature large sashimi platter and raw oyster plate at half their regular price.
A collaboration event between the popular anime Odekake Kozame and Aqua World Oarai, Japan's aquarium with the greatest variety of shark species, runs from May 14 to July 13, 2026.
Puyopuyo!! Quest kicks off its 13th anniversary second-wave campaign on May 1, 2026, featuring a free 101-draw login bonus, a timed puzzle event, and a new gacha introducing two new characters — Shinayaka Kitchen no Towa and Yokubari Kitchen no Furushu.
The dress-up raising game Sugar Doll has kicked off a spring-themed seasonal limited event on May 1, 2026, featuring the exclusive limited-time doll "Spring" and a new nemophila field background pack running through May 31.
From June 1, 2026, the Super Dining "Rilassa" at Tokyo Dome Hotel hosts a limited-time anniversary buffet featuring signature dishes crafted by chefs from across the hotel's restaurants.
Eight one-of-a-kind stuffed animals made from unused Tokyo Soiree formalwear went on sale at Isetan Tachikawa in a 14-day limited event — five of the pieces found new homes.
From May 13 to 25, 2026, Toshi Yoroizuka will participate in the "Cookie Expo" at Sogo Yokohama, selling a limited-edition "Sablé Trois-Eurs" cookie tin available only at the event.
Yakuza Online marks its 7.5th anniversary on May 21 with a new LR rarity tier, free daily pulls, login bonuses, and more campaigns running throughout May and into early June 2026.
A premium nighttime viewing event combining Zen meditation, neuro music, and light art will be held at the head temple of the Rinzai sect, Tofuku-ji, in Kyoto's Higashiyama from May 29 to July 5, 2026.
Acrylic stands featuring Zundamon and Tohoku Zunko are available at the Tohoku Zunko and Zundamon Product Exhibition mini, held at Sendai Ekimae E-BEANS from May 2 to 5, 2026.
Japan's popular cosplay event acosta! is heading to the TFT Building in Ariake, Tokyo for the first time on July 18, 2026, featuring multiple outdoor and indoor venues along the waterfront.
Kokuei Sanuki Manno Park in Kagawa Prefecture is hosting a lineup of Golden Week events, including the brand-new Air Adventure Park featuring giant inflatable slides, a jumping tunnel, and a ball pool, running from May 2 to 6.
The Sky Grill Buffet Musashi on the 26th floor of Asakusa View Hotel is running an early summer buffet from May 1 through June 30, 2026, featuring around 100 varieties of dishes — from Musashi kiln grills to Japanese, Western, and Asian cuisine — plus a special GW animal cake and capsule toy event for children.
Two new limited-time ★5 shikigami — Asuka and Futunomitama — have been added to DMM GAMES' Ayakashi Rumble!, alongside the Ayakashi Assault Event where players can obtain ★5 Momochi as a reward.
A new chapter has arrived in CODE GEASS Lelouch of the Rebellion Lost Stories for smartphones and PC, bringing a limited-time campaign with training materials and Sakuradite rewards, along with a pickup scout featuring two new pilots.
FEILER ART MUSEUM, a free-entry art experience celebrating FEILER's chenille weave designs, runs at Roppongi Hills Hills Cafe/Space from April 30 to May 6, 2026, with an audio guide by voice actor Yuki Kaji and an exclusive in-venue cafe menu.
The inaugural FENDI Design Prize was held during Milan Design Week in April 2026, drawing over 70 entries from leading design schools worldwide. Gustav Craft's furniture collection "VIA" was selected as the first-ever winner, with the project set to be presented at Design Miami in December 2026.
On May 10, a family-friendly nature event at Uminonakamichi Seaside National Park will invite 30 pre-registered parent-child pairs to explore and learn about local wildlife using the Biome nature observation app at the Forest of Environmental Coexistence.
DMM GAMES' turn-based strategy simulation Girls Creation is marking 2.5 years since launch with a login bonus offering up to 150 gacha tickets, a box gacha event, and limited-time pickup gachas starting April 30, 2026.
A limited-time day pair plan at Haneda Airport Garden combines a traditional rickshaw ride with a natural hot spring bath, available from May 1 through June 30, 2026, for ¥5,000 per person.
Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage! is running the Tracing Warm Memories in-game event and Cherished Memories Gacha starting April 30, 2026, bringing new members, live costumes, and hairstyle customization options.
On May 31, 2026, a special walking event along the Hisatsu Line lets participants walk roughly 6.4 km from Ōsumi-Yokogawa Station to Kirishima-Onsen Station, including a rare chance to walk on the railway tracks themselves ahead of the line's planned reopening.
Hotel GrandBach Atami Crescendo is unveiling a seasonal lineup of seven blueberry-inspired cocktails, available from May 1 through October 31, 2026, at its bay view terrace and bar lounge in Atami.
From May 12 to June 30, 2026, Hotel Metropolitan Ikebukuro is hosting a Kagoshima-themed restaurant event at two of its Japanese dining venues, where guests can sample regional dishes and try on a samurai helmet modeled after baseball star Shohei Ohtani.
Kushiro Prince Hotel is marking 2026 as the 100th year since Japan's Showa era began, featuring a special retro café menu at its restaurant and a Showa-era exhibition in the hotel lobby, both running through October 31, 2026.
A MARIHA pop-up event is coming to Tomorrowland in Marunouchi and Osaka Takashimaya, showcasing the brand's popular coin necklaces alongside special order pieces including the diamond-accented "Indian Inspiration" and pearl-adorned "Moon Tears" collections.
Cafe & Bar Plaza at Mito Plaza Hotel in Ibaraki is hosting a Japanese-style Evening High Tea on Fridays and Saturdays throughout May 2026, featuring seasonal Japanese appetizers, a main dish, and a 90-minute all-you-can-drink service.
A new story event "Lord of Illusory Genesis, Sieora" is now running in Quiz RPG: The World of Mystic Wiz, featuring a limited gacha with four new characters and a Golden Week campaign through May.
A special live concert featuring music from RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army and Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance is coming to Yokohama Bay Hall on August 23, 2026, with the first-ever Asia performance in Taipei that September. Ticket lottery is now open.
Eight restaurants at Rihga Royal Hotel Osaka are offering free children's meals and special perks for families during Golden Week, from April 25 to May 6, 2026.
SEGA is hosting the Sonic the Hedgehog 35th Anniversary Official Fan Meeting Tour in Tokyo on June 21, 2026. Admission is free, and applications are now open through May 10 via a lottery system.
The Star Detective Precure! Exhibition coming to Yokohama from May 15, 2026 has unveiled its weekday-only entrance gift, repeat visitor present, and the complete merchandise lineup.
The Tanabata Sky Lantern Festival 2026 will take place at two venues—Saitama (July 17–23) and Kyoto (August 7–16)—with up to 3,500 LED sky lanterns lighting up the night sky each evening.
General tickets for teamLab: Yoro Valley, the night outdoor art exhibition running in Chiba's Yoro Valley through May 24, have sold out. Guests staying at participating accommodations in the area are eligible to receive free invitation tickets.
Usamaru Kitchen has launched early May limited stages where players can obtain a new Usamaru Marching Band costume and a revival Blue Sky Outing (Usako) costume, along with login bonuses featuring seasonal ingredients.
A collaboration event between White Cat Project NEW WORLD'S and the TV anime Fire Force has launched, bringing Special Fire Force Company 8 members including Shinra, Arthur, Maki, and Tamaki into the White Cat world.
The 3D dungeon RPG Wizardry Variants Daphne adds the new Healer class and Fairy race on April 30, 2026, along with the legendary adventurer Unwithering Flower, Anemone (voiced by Kana Hanazawa), a new adventurer Camille, the new quest Forgotten Pharmaceutical Techniques, and various campaign events.
BAR S, the sophisticated cocktail bar on the 11th floor of the Tokyo Ginza Shiseido Building, is introducing a seasonal lineup of limited-time cocktails from May 1, 2026, celebrating the fresh colors and flavors of early summer.
British Hills in Tamura Village, Fukushima, will hold Rose Week from May 30 to July 5, 2026, featuring rose garden tours, rose-themed English culture lessons, special afternoon tea, and decorations throughout the resort, coinciding with the Fukushima Destination Campaign.
The Detective Conan Café, running across multiple venues in Japan to celebrate the theatrical release of "Detective Conan: Fallen Angel of the Highway," switches to its Phase 2 lineup from May 20, 2026, featuring new themed dishes, desserts, and drinks that dive deeper into the world of the series.
Italian cashmere brand Falconeri is hosting a pop-up store at Hankyu Umeda's 7th floor from April 29 to July 28, 2026, featuring summer collections in silk, linen, and other natural materials.
Copenhagen's beloved Gasoline Grill is bringing its handcrafted burgers to Hiroshima Andersen for the very first time in Japan, with a lineup that highlights locally sourced Hiroshima ingredients.
Good Smile Fest 2026 Tokyo, a two-day figure showcase featuring over 1,000 exhibits, is coming to Bellesalle Akihabara on June 6 and 7. Paid early access tickets for the June 5 preview evening are now available via lottery.
HEREU, a Spanish brand known for its artisanal bags and shoes, is holding a limited one-week pop-up store at Hankyu Umeda Main Store featuring the 2026 Spring/Summer collection.
Hotel New Otani Osaka is offering a limited-period hotel stay plan tied to Universal Studios Japan's immersive mystery show "Masquerade: The Targeted Masquerade Ball," complete with hotel-exclusive perks, from May 1 to June 28, 2026.
Ichihatasan Yakushiji in Okazaki, Aichi Prefecture, will hold its Spring Grand Festival on May 3, 2026. Each visitor's individual wish is united as one collective prayer to Yakushi Nyorai, and free local vegetables and lucky rice cakes will be distributed on the day.
Kamogawa Sea World in Chiba has announced the return of Summer Splash, its beloved summer orca drenching event, along with the reveal of the official Summer Splash 2026 logo and the launch of exclusive merchandise.
On May 5, 2026, musician Kanisasare Ayako will hold her debut recital at Hamarikyu Asahi Hall in Tokyo, presenting a program that weaves together traditional gagaku instruments, classical Western music, and live improvisation inspired by Natsume Soseki's literature.
Toya Kohantei, a lakeside hot spring inn at Lake Toya in Hokkaido, has launched new activity plans timed to the Long-Run Fireworks Festival, which runs every night from April 28 through October 31, 2026.
Legeclo: Legend Clover on DMM GAMES is celebrating its 4.5th anniversary with a free daily 10-pull gacha through May 12, where the 100th pull guarantees an SSR character. New characters Joker & Lü Bu, Kirin, Artorius, and Overlord are also joining the roster.
The smartphone MMORPG Logres of Swords and Sorcery: Goddess of Ancient has been updated with new quests and rewards in the ongoing Shishin En event, alongside limited-time weapon gacha banners and a Golden Week login bonus of 100 gacha tickets.
The art platform MODE presents two evenings of avant-garde performances at Sogetsu Hall in Akasaka, Tokyo on June 29 and 30, 2026, featuring world premieres and rare appearances from leading experimental artists including Keiji Haino, Daniel Blumberg, Ellen Arkbro, Charlemagne Palestine, Jim O'Rourke, and Eiko Ishibashi.
Mother Farm in Futtsu City, Chiba Prefecture, is currently at peak bloom with 1 million nemophila flowers spreading across the hillside fields in a vivid shade of blue — Golden Week is the perfect time to visit.
Osaka confectionery Nagasakido is launching the "Castella Biscuit," a new treat that pairs the moist softness of castella with the crispy crunch of a biscuit, and will celebrate with a two-day event at their Sumiyoshi store on May 1–2, 2025.
The Ogori Tanabata Taiko group "Shirasagi-kai," founded in 1996, is hosting a free 30th anniversary commemorative concert on May 31 at the Ogori City Lifelong Learning Center Tanabata Hall.
A massive 2.4-meter-tall gacha machine is heading to three Tokyo venues from May 4 to 6, 2026, giving participants the chance to win limited Papico sweaters and custom 3D-printed Papico figures.
Sega has unveiled the 2026 annual schedule for its official Puyo Puyo esports tournaments, including the continuation of the Puyo Puyo Global Ranking Series and the debut of a new competition that bridges the gap between pro and amateur players.
From June 1 to September 30, 2026, Rihga Royal Hotel Hiroshima will host BEER FAIR 2026 across three of its restaurants, offering chef-crafted dishes paired with a wide selection of drinks in a comfortable indoor setting.
The 5th Anniversary Festival for Sangokushi: Shinsen is about to begin, bringing free ★5 generals, up to 50 recruit tokens, over 6,000 gold coins, and more than 1.7 million yen in prize money through the new Bunbu Taiketsu competition mode.
A pop-up shop featuring new tarot-themed illustrated merchandise from the TV anime Secrets of the Silent Witch opens at Volks Akihabara Hobby Heaven 2 from May 16, 2026.
From July 1 to October 12, 2026, the "Garden of Breeze" at Shin-Furano Prince Hotel in Furano, Hokkaido, will feature a freely playable street piano — the actual instrument used during filming of the 2008 TV drama. Special live concerts are also scheduled throughout the period.
The popular shy character TERE TERE Chan is getting its first-ever POP-UP SHOP at Shibuya Sakura Stage from May 26 to June 10, 2026, featuring exclusive merchandise including a sold-out plush charm.
A pop-up shop for the TV anime "The Ramparts of Ice" opens at Ikebukuro P´PARCO 3F from May 1 to May 20, 2026, featuring new merchandise including can badges, collection cards, acrylic stands, and more.
A new lineup of TV anime Tougen Anki merchandise featuring brand-new illustrations is now on sale at Animate stores nationwide and online, with a postcard giveaway fair running through May 17, 2026.
Toyohashi Zoo and Botanical Park (Nonhoi Park) in Aichi Prefecture is hosting its popular Golden Week event from April 25 to May 6, 2026, featuring wild animal feeding shows, a zoo rally with gachapon prizes, food trucks, and chances to meet newly arrived animals including lion triplets and baby goats.
A special pop-up shop celebrating the Blu-ray release of the Zombie Land Saga Yumeginga Paradise film is set to open at AKIHABARA Gamers main store from May 27, 2026.
The mobile puzzle game Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian Puzzle Party! has launched a limited-time event bonus pickup gacha featuring five characters in negligee outfits, alongside the high-score ranking event Dokidoki! Pazudere Pajama Party! VS Masha starting April 26, 2026.
A limited-time bridal-themed fair running from May 1 to July 16, 2026, featuring a floral parfait, three seasonal drinks, afternoon tea plans, and refreshed lunch and dinner courses.
A limited-time themed café based on The Apothecary Diaries novel series is set to open in Ikebukuro, Tokyo from May 14 and in Umeda, Osaka from May 28, 2026, with menus inspired by traditional herbal medicine concepts across three categories.
Over the Golden Week holidays, Atre Kameido's rooftop will host a petting zoo in collaboration with Tobu Zoo, plus a Biore UV mystery-solving event for families.
An exhibition celebrating Indonesia's traditional "Batik" textile art is now on display at Daikanyama Hillside Terrace in Tokyo, running from April 16 through May 17, 2026.
A collaboration between TV anime "Detective Conan" and Adastria Co., Ltd. launches on May 9, 2026, featuring 44 items across six brands — GLOBAL WORK, LOWRYS FARM, RAGEBLUE, JEANASIS, PAGEBOY, and PBLIM. Character visit events are also planned at Lalaport Yokohama, Yokohama Sotetsu Joinus, and and ST TOKYO.
A limited-time Disney SWEETS COLLECTION by Tokyo Banana shop opens at Hankyu Umeda Main Store from April 29 to May 11, 2026, featuring Big Hero 6 fluffy apple cakes, Fantasia blonde chocolate sandwiches, and the Kansai debut of Chip 'n' Dale vanilla chocolate sandwiches starting May 5.
The Kobe-based Earl Grey specialty shop &EARL GREY will be serving rich tea-flavored soft cream, Lamington, and Hawaiian scones at Nagasaki Mizube no Mori Park during the DEJIMA Expo Hirujige Gourmet Festival from May 2 to 6, 2026.
A one-day tour at Enoshima on May 17, 2026 combines sea fishing on Sagami Bay with a visit to the Enoshima Aquarium, designed for students from Grade 1 through Junior High Year 3 with hands-on support from professional fishermen.
After nearly 30 years, the 3D sound attraction GeGeGe Haunted Mansion Yokai Short Stories at Fuji-Q Highland will end operations on Sunday, May 17, 2026, with a special farewell campaign running from April 29.
New monitor plushies, mascot keychains, and embroidery stickers featuring Toro from Doko Demo Issyo are available for pre-order from April 24, 2026, with in-store sales beginning May 2 at the "Torofes" fan event and the Tokyo Solamachi pop-up store.
Harmonyland in Oita Prefecture has launched its Harmonyland 35th Anniversary celebrations, marked by a grand opening ceremony on April 26, 2026, featuring 22 Sanrio characters and the debut of a new Hello Kitty anniversary costume.
A series of pop-up events tied to the HATSUNE MIKU EXPO 2026 North America tour will be held at 8 BOOKOFF USA stores across the country from April 24 through June 28, 2026, offering fans both in-store and interactive experiences.
Fashion brand HEY! Mrs ROSE is holding its first-ever pop-up shop at BEAMS STREET Umeda from April 24 to May 6, 2026, featuring the 2026 spring/summer collection and exclusive Ray BEAMS camisoles.
Metropolitan Grill on the second floor of Hilton Tokyo is hosting a "Hawaiian Meat Afternoon Tea" starting May 8. Savory Hawaiian-French fusion appetizers, wood-fired grills, and a 10-item dessert buffet await guests looking for a tropical resort escape in the heart of Tokyo.
Infiorata Kobe, the beloved spring tradition that draws around 400,000 visitors to the city each year, returns for its 28th edition with the flower petal art designs for both venues now confirmed.
A four-day, appointment-only kimono event takes place at Yurakuan in Kyoto's Muromachi district from May 22 to 25, 2026, featuring reuse kimono, traditional collections, and a special display of Kiyoshi Hikawa Calendar 2026 costumes.
The Kanze School Shiroishi Noh takes place at Hekisuien Noh Theater in Shiroishi City, Miyagi Prefecture on June 13, 2026, featuring the classic play "Kurama Tengu." Mansai Nomura appears in the Kyogen segment, and tickets are now on sale.
To mark its 2nd anniversary, Kobe Suma Sea World is offering a discounted admission plan exclusively for residents of the Kansai region, running from May 6 to June 30, 2026.
TOOTH TOOTH CATERING is offering exclusive catering plans for Kobe White Dinner 2026, an outdoor dinner event taking place on May 30 in Kobe's former foreign settlement district. Menus feature aged prosciutto, cheese boards, hors d'oeuvres, and Kobe beef roast beef, with reservations accepted through May 25.
KYOTO STATION GALLERY at Kyoto Station Building's 7th floor is displaying 30 curated artworks across three themed booths using dedicated digital picture frames, running April 20 through June 19, 2026.
Le Pan Kobe Kitano and iconic Italian chocolate brand Caffarel have created a limited-edition brioche gelato sandwich, available exclusively at the Italy Fair 2026 at Nihombashi Mitsukoshi Main Store from April 29 to May 6.
The hexagonal puzzle game LINE POP2 is running a collaboration event with Ojamajo Doremi Dokkān!, featuring limited-time characters, special login bonuses, and various in-game events from April 24 through May 22, 2026.
Bistro Bourgogne, the 19th-floor restaurant at Mercure Yokosuka, is hosting a limited-time matcha-themed afternoon tea from May 1 to June 30, 2026, featuring exclusive sweets created in collaboration with Sakakura Sohonke, a Yokosuka wagashi shop established in 1891.
The Taiwanese-style kakigori specialty shop Nanaka, tucked inside Kin no Kura on Ikebukuro Sunshine Street, kicks off its 7th season from April 29, 2026, serving five rich shaved ice flavors — including a new Zunda Milk — daily from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
An immersive exhibition devoted to Pingu opens at the newly launched YURAKUCHO MUSEUM inside Tokyo International Forum from July 10 to September 6, 2026, featuring rare clay models from the original production, photo spots, and hands-on activities.
The MMORPG Red Stone received a major update on April 23, 2026, introducing the new field "Festival of Glory" and a lineup of Golden Week limited events running through May 21.
Sheraton Miyako Hotel Tokyo is hosting the Shirokane Summer Buffet 2026 "Summer Festival" on July 17 and 18, 2026, featuring hotel-quality Japanese, Western, and Chinese dishes, a cold noodle bar, summer festival-themed desserts, and a leisure corner with games for all ages.
Starting May 1, 2026, the NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobi-Zato attraction at Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island is celebrating the birthdays of Choji Akimichi, Deidara, Kawaki, and Iruka Umino with exclusive limited-edition original stickers.
SHISEIDO PARLOUR THE HARAJUKU, located on the 8th floor of WITH HARAJUKU near Harajuku Station, is offering a limited-time "New Greenery Menu" lunch course (¥6,500) from May 1 to 10, 2026, set against panoramic views of Meiji Jingu Shrine's lush early-summer forest.
An exhibition dedicated to Swedish painting, featuring approximately 80 masterpieces from the Golden Age of Swedish art, opens at the Aichi Prefectural Museum of Art in Nagoya from July 9 to October 4, 2026.
THE C's SKY DINING on the 17th floor of Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower is offering a special Mother's Day lunch buffet from May 7 to 10, 2026, featuring seasonal Italian dishes and panoramic city views.
A bundle ticket combining five admission tickets for the "TOKYO SCRAMBLE in Nijigen no Mori -Hide and Escape-" escape attraction and a Nintendo Switch 2 game download code goes on sale on April 29, 2026.
JR Tottori Station is hosting the "Tottori Eki Matsuri" on May 3, 2026, featuring scenic train interior viewing, a driving simulator, can badge making, and more — all free to enter.
The Ukiyoe Immersive Art Exhibition HIROSHIMA will run from July 18 to September 6, 2026, at NTT Credo Hall in Hiroshima City, bringing nine digital art spaces to life through 3DCG animation and projection mapping. Advance tickets go on sale May 16, 2026.
Universal Studios Japan will hold "One Piece Premier Summer 2026" from July 30 to November 19, 2026, featuring a live show with the Kuja Pirates, Sanji's Pirate Restaurant, and a One Piece x Story Ride collaboration.
The popular strawberry sweets specialty shop VERY RUBY CUT is coming to Kobe for the first time, with a limited-time pop-up at Kobe Hankyu from April 29 to May 5, 2026.
Japan's traditional yokai art meets cutting-edge digital technology at this world-first immersive exhibition running through June 28, 2026 at the Terada Warehouse G1 Building in Tokyo's Shinagawa ward.
ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Kobe is bringing back its popular Malaysian fair "Taste of Malaysia" from June 17 to June 30, 2026, with an expanded lineup featuring authentic dishes like Nasi Lemak and Beef Rendang, live cooking demonstrations, traditional dance, and more.
ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Toyama is launching its all-weather rooftop beer garden on May 1, 2026, offering an all-you-can-eat-and-drink buffet featuring a rare comparison of four major Japanese domestic beer brands alongside a live-kitchen teppanyaki mishima steak.
Anne Hathaway attended the "A Night With Runway" gala in London for The Devil Wears Prada 2, wearing a custom-made Louis Vuitton grey and black silk satin boned-bodice ankle-length column dress with a voluminous overskirt.
Korean skincare brand Anua is hosting a limited-time popup at Shibuya Loft from April 25 to May 10, 2026, where visitors can try its vitamin-infused UV care lineup, experience UV camera demonstrations, and enter lucky draws with each qualifying purchase.
Just 30 minutes from central Tokyo, the hot spring resort of Atami offers a variety of retreat experiences in June 2026 — from firefly viewing and the Jacaranda Festival to luxury ryokan stays, SUP, and art workshops.
Brown Dust II has added a new character cassette titled "Miracle★Twinkle," following three magical girls running a small agency, along with a limited-time costume pickup event.
The 5th edition of Chiikawa T-SHIRTS FES launches pack T-shirts (two-shirt sets) with a puffy sticker novelty at KIDDY LAND stores nationwide and the Talking online shop from April 24, 2026.
CREATIVE HUB UENO "es," the gallery inside Ueno Station run in collaboration with Tokyo University of the Arts, has revealed its exhibition lineup for the first half of 2026, featuring four solo shows spanning Japanese painting, design, architecture, and sculpture.
Survival life simulation game Dinkum is now available on Nintendo Switch 2, and the Steam version has received a major update marking the one-year anniversary of its official release.
ESPACIO NAGOYA CASTLE in Nagoya is hosting a range of seasonal events for Golden Week and Mother's Day 2026 — from live accordion performances and a children's art tour stay plan to special dining packages and a spa and afternoon tea duo experience.
Original drawn-down merchandise for Golden Kamuy: Golden Hakodate — including the Hakodate Adventure Notebook in three cover colors — goes on sale from April 28, 2026, with a limited POP UP SHOP opening at Marui Imai Hakodate Department Store.
Ming Hiroba, a roughly 55-tsubo (181 m²) indoor event space located on the 1st floor of JR Hakata Station, has been renewed and is now open for a variety of events, markets, and hands-on experiences.
HakataCCo 2026, a free maternity and family event at Fukuoka Island City Forum, returns on May 24 with hero shows, baby races, job-experience workshops, and over 40 exhibitor booths. Last year's event drew a record 7,840 visitors. Advance reservation required.
A two-day outdoor music festival at Hakuba Happo-one's Usagidaira Terrace brings live performances from Shonan no Kaze, DJ Dainoji, and others to 1,400m above sea level, with the Northern Alps as the backdrop.
The Harry Potter – Mahou Dokoro Butterbeer Truck will appear at Oasis 21's Galaxy Plaza in Nagoya from April 29 to May 6, 2026, offering exclusive Butterbeer Popcorn and the newly launched Butterbeer Cotton Candy.
Hotel New Otani Osaka is launching two premium plans for the Tenjin Festival on July 25, 2026, combining reserved viewing seats for the traditional boat procession and fireworks display with hotel dining options.
Hotel New Otani Tokyo is hosting the Kuroge Wagyu Fair 2026 from April 29 through July 31, 2026 at eight of its in-house restaurants, with menus ranging from tantanmen and katsu sando to bolognese and udon — all made with carefully selected kuroge wagyu.
A pop-up shop featuring new merchandise inspired by a game-themed illustration is set to open at Bushiroad Creative Store Akihabara from May 9 to May 17, 2026.
The Special Exhibition "Jakuchu, Rimpa, and the Arts of Kyoto – The Sparkling Hosomi Collection" is running at the Kyushu National Museum in Dazaifu through June 14, 2026. A special shop featuring limited-edition merchandise and exclusive collaboration goods by Fukuoka-born illustrator NAKAKI PANTZ is now open.
A hands-on jam-making workshop is being held at Choushinjo Kinokuniya Kyomachiya in Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto on May 16, 2026. Participants will make two varieties of jam using domestically sourced fruit, guided by a professional jam maker.
Online liquor retailer Likaman Online is running a 5-day anniversary sale featuring lucky bags of whisky, Champagne, sake, and shochu from April 23 to April 27, 2026.
An Animate Fair for the TV anime Medalist is coming to Animate stores across Japan starting July 25, 2026, featuring newly illustrated China dress-themed merchandise and exclusive campaign bonuses.
From April 29 to May 6, 2026, Sushi, Tempura & Teppanyaki "Hagoromo" at Meiji Kinenkan serves a seasonal set meal featuring nine colorful small dishes, sashimi, steamed dishes, and more — all for ¥6,600 per person.
A limited-time Mob Psycho 100 III pop-up shop will open at PickUp Ranking Shibuya Chikamichi from May 15 to May 24, 2026, featuring exclusive newly illustrated merchandise and event-limited purchase bonuses.
To mark Moomin Day on August 9 — the birthday of creator Tove Jansson — a limited tote bag giveaway campaign will launch from July 1, 2026, and a special fan club event is planned in the greater Tokyo area.
Mori no Beer Garden opens for the 2026 season at Meiji Jingu Gaien in Tokyo, featuring new Weber BBQ grills, private tarp tent areas, a restored waterfall, and new happoshu drink varieties.
Kyusanko Group has announced a large-scale summer 2026 collaboration with the TV anime Natsume's Book of Friends, featuring a special wrapped bus, a pop-up shop at Sakuramachi Kumamoto, and guided tours through the anime's real-life model locations in Hitoyoshi and Kuma.
Oriental Hotel Okinawa Resort & Spa in Nago, Okinawa, will hold FUN NIGHT@resort from July 1 to October 31, 2026, featuring a night pool open until 10:00 PM, poolside BBQ, a cocktail bar, spa, and summer events.
The third annual lamb food festival comes back to Osaka's Nakatsu district, featuring a lineup of regional restaurants, Australian lamb PR ambassadors, and a session-based entry format over three days.
Artist Ryo Uchida's solo exhibition "Tide pool" is on view at Otherwise Gallery in Omotesando, Tokyo from May 1 to June 6, 2026, featuring new paintings that embrace chance and transformation.
Opening April 29 in Shibuya, OTO MART is an interactive sound exhibition where visitors can explore over 500 "good sounds" from around the world, mix them into original music, and take home a printed postcard of their creation.
A free, two-day experiential exhibition celebrating Fukuyama's rose heritage takes place at Fukuyama Tsuun Rose Arena in May 2026, featuring expert stage talks, a cut rose contest, seedling sales, and a rose-themed cafe.
A limited-time pop-up store for the beloved harp seal character Sirotan is set to open at Shibuya Sakura Stage from April 30 to May 13, 2026, coinciding with the exciting announcement of Sirotan's first-ever TV anime adaptation.
Biratori Town in Hokkaido — home to Japan's largest wild lily of the valley colony — is teaming up with Snow Miku for its 2026 Suzuran Viewing Event, featuring photo spots, a scavenger hunt, local restaurant tie-ins, and an SNS campaign.
Official event merchandise and additional cast have been revealed for SOUND THEATRE x Natsume's Book of Friends ~Natsugasumi~, a musical reading play scheduled for July 18, 2026 at Tokyo International Forum Hall A. Pre-order sales are open until April 30.
The Square Enix Golden Week Sale is now underway, featuring the first-ever sale on Paranormasight and increased discounts on popular titles including Romancing SaGa 2 and Dragon Quest HD-2D.
Sushi Choshimaru restaurants are running a seasonal fair featuring carefully selected ingredients from across Japan, from April 24 to May 22, 2026.
A special exhibition drawn from the Gifu Prefectural Museum of Modern Ceramic Art's collection opens at Bizen City Museum of Art on July 4, 2026, featuring masterpieces of European teaware, coffeeware, and decorative ceramics from Meissen, Sèvres, Royal Copenhagen, Arabia, and more.
Tokyo Tokyo Delicious Museum returns for its fifth year, gathering popular and hard-to-book Tokyo restaurants at Ariake's Symbol Promenade Park from May 15 to 17, 2026. The three-day outdoor food festival features four themed food zones, live performances, chef demonstrations, and family-friendly amenities.
Yokohama Artgrace Portside Villa is marking its 25th anniversary in 2026 with limited-time special plans across weddings, proposals, restaurant dining, and private banquets, each featuring exclusive perks as a thank-you to guests.
BEB5 Tsuchiura by Hoshino Resorts is hosting the inaugural "Melon Marugoto Summer Festival" from July 15 to August 31, 2026, transforming its TAMARIBA public space into a summer festival venue featuring melon-skin lanterns, melon-themed food stalls, and exclusive merchandise activities.
To celebrate the May 1st birthdays of "Tetsudou Musume" characters Togawa Tsukushi and Hayami Daiya, Choshi Electric Railway is hosting a birthday collaboration event from May 1 to 10, featuring special headmarks, limited-edition tickets, character panels, and new collaborative merchandise.
Courtyard by Marriott Shin-Osaka Station is offering a Golden Week limited lunch featuring the "Shobu Course" for adults, plus children's options including a Mini Shobu Course with Omi beef and a Kids Course, available April 29 to May 6, 2026.
From July 1 to September 14, 2026, Tokyo Disneyland Hotel and Disney Ambassador Hotel are set to offer a range of summer-exclusive experiences, including a Lost Kids rally program, a tropical-themed restaurant event, pool activities, and an expanded Happy Entry benefit covering Tokyo DisneySea.
Dragon Quest Island at Nijigenomori on Awaji Island is celebrating its 5th anniversary with a limited-time event featuring four festival-style mini-game stalls, running from April 17 to July 13, 2026.
Japan Monkey Park in Inuyama, Aichi is hosting a full lineup of Sanrio character stages, hero shows, and family-friendly exhibitions throughout Golden Week 2026.
Grinpa, the activity park at the 2nd station of Mount Fuji in Susono City, Shizuoka, is running a spring active campaign from April 25 to May 31, 2026, featuring zip lining, off-road buggies, mountain biking, and a free stamp rally with prize gachas.
On May 9 and 10, 2026, Snow Peak Land Station HAKUBA hosts an outdoor wine and food event featuring Nagano Prefecture wines, live music, DJ performances, and live painting against the spring backdrop of the Northern Alps.
Starting May 18, 2026, a limited-edition digital travel pass goes on sale, bundling Seibu Railway all-day access, bus transfers to metsä, a Moominvalley Park day pass, and a local shopping coupon for Hanno City stores.
A pop-up celebrating Heisei-era kawaii culture, featuring the first collaboration between Hoppechan and Heisei Fancy Characters, runs at Daimaru Kobe through May 18, 2026.
Now in its 5th year, Hotel Metropolitan Morioka's WELLNESS TIME 2026 event offers five sessions of Zen meditation led by a temple abbot, followed by a traditional shojin cuisine breakfast — open to both first-timers and returning participants.
For the month of June 2026, Sanyoso in Izu-Nagaoka Onsen will host a limited-time Japanese Garden Café within its nationally registered tangible cultural property main building, where visitors can enjoy locally sourced tea and sweets while gazing over the historic garden.
Three restaurants at JR Tower Hotel Nikko Sapporo are serving seasonal menus centered on fresh herbs and early summer ingredients, running from May 1 through June 30, 2026.
MoMA Design Store is running a limited-time Golden Week sale at its online store and Omotesando location, featuring special prices on MoMA-exclusive Champion apparel, art pieces, and home goods while supplies last.
Monster Hunter Puzzles: Felyne Isles has launched a new in-game cooperative event where players team up with friends to explore the wilderness and earn special rewards, running from April 21 to April 28, 2026.
Twenty shops from across Niigata Prefecture come together at the Neble Mitsuke civic center for a two-day celebration of specialty coffee and creative sweets on June 13 and 14, 2026.
The GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE 3.5th anniversary special live broadcast "The Hour When the Star of Hope Shines Again" concluded on April 18, 2026, bringing new SSR characters, costumes, events, and campaign announcements.
During Golden Week, 15 OPA VIVRE FORUS shopping facilities across Japan are hosting a special collaboration with illustrator Sanremo, featuring an in-mall bingo hunt, a lucky draw raffle, and a clothing recycling drive.
The seasonal Refining Festival event is live in Ragnarok Online, letting players earn "Magic Energy" through quests to refine equipment without using catalysts or Zeny.
SIKI Garden (Sound Nature Trail) at ROKKO Musical Box Museum & Gardens MORINONE on Mt. Rokko will host the Early Summer Season "Concerto" from May 22 to June 24, 2026, featuring open-air concerts, a guided flower-picking tour, and seasonal blooms set against fresh mountain greenery.
The book lovers' cafe Salon Christie in Kanda, Tokyo, will offer a limited-time Sherlock Holmes-themed Evening Tea Set from May 7 to June 30, 2026, supervised by noted Holmes scholar Masatomi Higurashi.
Sankeien Garden in Yokohama is offering a rare opportunity to step inside Rinshunkaku, a nationally designated Important Cultural Property, as part of the Kanagawa & Yokohama Destination Campaign Pre-Campaign.
Seibuen Amusement Park in Tokorozawa, Saitama, will hold the Spring Rose Festival 2026 from May 9 to June 14, 2026, with special Licca-chan photo spots, collaboration food, and a variety of rose-themed events.
A fragrance and art installation titled "The Fragrance of Art" will take place at Setouchi Retreat Aonagi in Matsuyama, Ehime, on May 24 and May 31, 2026, showcasing new works by Ehime-based natural painter Emi alongside the hotel's original room fragrance "ESSENCE OF AONAGI."
Shikoku Aquarium in Utazu, Kagawa will extend its opening hours until 9:00 PM from May 2 to 5, 2026, for "Nightscape Koganeiro 2026 G.W.," featuring deep-blue tank lighting, a dolphin sunset program, and new merchandise.
During Golden Week 2026, Shinagawa Prince Hotel hosts a nationwide sake brewery gathering featuring 28 breweries, sake-certified comedians, and exclusive restaurant perks.
Asakusa Hanayashiki, Japan's oldest amusement park, is hosting a collaboration event with the popular manga series Shugo Chara! celebrating its 20th anniversary. The "Hanari Hanayashiki" event runs from May 13 to June 29, 2026, featuring exclusive merchandise, collaboration food, a mystery rally, and a special attraction experience.
From July 2 to September 14, 2026, Tokyo Disney Resort hosts "Summer Cool-off at Tokyo Disney Resort," featuring water-soaking attractions, special entertainment, limited-edition goods, and seasonal menus across Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea.
Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea are offering three summer-only passport options for the 2026 summer season, including afternoon entry passes and a one-day two-park hopper ticket, available for admission dates from July 1 to September 14.
TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN celebrates its 14th anniversary on May 22, 2026, with a special event running from April 23 to May 31 featuring character greetings, limited-edition goods, anniversary menus, and hands-on workshops.
Starting April 21, 2026, Hanno Station is decorated with colorful umbrellas tied to the "Moomin Valley and Umbrella 2026" event at Moominvalley Park, with the display planned to run through early September.
For three days during Golden Week (May 3–5, 2026), Cafe Restaurant Oasis at Utsunomiya Tobu Hotel Grande is hosting a special all-you-can-eat buffet featuring carved Nikko Kogen Beef sirloin roast beef and live seafood grilling on an iron plate.
The Yonezawa Uesugi Festival, held April 29 to May 3, 2026, in Yamagata Prefecture, is welcoming overseas visitors for the second consecutive year to experience the Battle of Kawanakajima alongside around 700 armored warriors.
During Golden Week 2026, Sayama City hosts two beloved annual events in memory of Minamoto no Yoshitaka — a koinobori display at the Iruma River and a 24 km historical walk — commemorating the young warrior whose tragic story has moved taiga drama fans across Japan.
A limited-time pop-up seafood BBQ event called "Yukkuri Robatayaki" opens at the Apita Utsunomiya store outdoor parking lot from May 1 to 31, 2026, featuring oysters sourced from across Japan and over 30 menu varieties.
The special exhibition celebrating 30 years of manga artist Arina Tanemura's career is running at Animate Ikebukuro 8F (Space Galleria) from April 17 to May 18, 2026, showcasing original manuscripts, reproduced costumes, and exclusive merchandise.
Starting April 21, 2026, the ammonite character Ammon hosts interactive daily talk live shows at AQUARIUM×ART átoa in Kobe, featuring quizzes and behind-the-scenes aquarium content. Free with aquarium admission.
Asahi Beverages has launched a limited-time collaboration between Calpis and San-X Universe, featuring a special video and a campaign offering 1,000 winners a Calpis Drinking Kit.
The Dragon Quest Island attraction at Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island launched its remake on April 24, 2026, celebrating the Dragon Quest series' 40th anniversary and the attraction's 5th anniversary with new sub-quests, exclusive merchandise, and a special Kandata character greeting event.
A collaborative pop-up event featuring Taiwan-based apparel brand HUTCH and creative brand FLUPPYOOZY runs at STAYFUL LIFE STORE in Musashino, Tokyo from April 25 to May 3, 2026, with exclusive T-shirts and a limited keychain gift for qualifying purchases.
A 91-day collaboration campaign between Narumiya Characters — beloved mascots from popular 2000s junior apparel brands — and ROUND1 entertainment venues is rolling out across Japan starting April 27.
A collaboration event between SEGA NET Mahjong MJ and the pachislot game Sma-Slo Fist of the North Star: Chapter of Reincarnation 2 launched on April 20, 2026, featuring a national tournament with exclusive in-game items available for both the app and arcade versions.
The Yokohama Tourism Association launches "Flower Jack Journey," a new floral city promotion featuring flower-decorated bay cruises and festival appearances, with events running from late April through May 2026.
The 6th Imo Fes! sweet potato food festival arrives at Nagoya Oasis 21 on April 25–26, 2026, featuring 11 specialty vendors including the world's first yakiimo shop to win a Monde Selection Gold Award. Admission is free.
A new dinosaur-themed experiential attraction is opening at ABURAYAMA FUKUOKA in Fukuoka City, featuring life-sized moving dinosaur models, AR exploration content, and fossil excavation experiences.
Pop-up shops for the TV anime Agents of the Four Seasons: Dance of Spring are set to open in Osaka from May 1 to 10 and in Tokyo from May 13 to 24, 2026, offering a lineup of new merchandise for fans.
An experiential art fair blending interior design, furniture, and fine art opens at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse from May 14 to 17, 2026, with free general admission and optional VIP evening events.
Japan's oldest amusement park, Asakusa Hanayashiki, is splitting its GW 2026 schedule into a morning session (9:00 AM to 4:00 PM) featuring early opening and live shows, and a special evening session (5:00 PM to 10:00 PM) commemorating idol group CANDY TUNE's 3rd debut anniversary.
Priority applications are now being accepted for performing groups wishing to participate in the 2026 Awa Odori festival, scheduled for August 12–15 in Tokushima.
A limited-time Bowers & Wilkins pop-up store is running at Hankyu Men's Osaka from April 22 to 28, 2026, featuring analog record listening experiences and the brand's latest speakers, headphones, and earphones including new spring 2026 colors.
Dolphin Wave's 3.5th anniversary celebration is now underway, featuring new UNISON outfits for four KIRISHIMA characters, limited gachas, daily free 10x pulls, and a range of in-game updates.
A limited-time Hatsune Miku pop-up shop and cafe featuring original merchandise and menus based on illustrator Kei Mochizuki's Chinese-style outfit artwork is set to run at Tree Village stores in Tokyo, Osaka, Hakata, and Yokohama.
A free pop-up event at Shibuya Cast Garden serves up cocktails featuring the newly launched Jack Daniel's Tennessee Apple — the first new flavor in the Jack Daniel's Flavors lineup in 12 years.
Jojyu-ji Temple in Kyoto's Nishikyo Ward is holding a special "New Greenery" opening from April 25 to May 6, 2026. On weekends and public holidays, visitors can enjoy a matcha and wagashi set featuring five varieties of Tsuruya Yoshinobu yokan while strolling through the lush, freshly greened temple grounds.
Kakuonji Temple in Kamakura is hosting a limited-time photo spot featuring illuminated traditional Japanese wagasa (paper umbrellas) as part of the Kanagawa/Yokohama Destination Campaign, available through June 30, 2026.
The freshly baked cannelé specialty shop from Kuramae, Tokyo, will be showcasing its products at a wedding experience market event, offering cannelés as wedding petit gifts and favors.
Grand Prince Hotel Hiroshima will host "Lea Lea! Seaside Beer Hall" from July 18 to September 22, 2026, featuring all-you-can-eat Hawaiian local food and all-you-can-drink beverages with views of the Seto Inland Sea.
A collaboration cafe celebrating the 10th anniversary of Maho Girls Precure! opens at Share Cafe locations in Harajuku, Shinsaibashi, and Hakata from May 2 to May 16, 2026, featuring original menus, limited goods, and newly drawn character artwork.
A special outdoor food event is taking place in Isesaki, Gunma, serving fresh seafood from the Noto Peninsula alongside flavors from across Japan, with a portion of proceeds going toward disaster recovery efforts in Ishikawa Prefecture.
Ocean Expo Park's Tropical Dream Center in Okinawa will host a "Sunflower Field and Sunflower Exhibition" from April 29 to May 6, 2026, featuring approximately 20,000 sunflowers of around 10 varieties in the center's courtyard.
The Powerpuff Girls official merchandise popup store "Girls' Holiday" is heading to Lucua Iela 1F in Umeda, Osaka from May 1 to May 14, 2026, with exclusive pre-release items, limited novelty gifts, and a photo-ready interior.
During Golden Week 2026, Sapporo TV Tower is offering free 90m observation deck admission for elementary school students, along with a 456-step stair climbing challenge where kids who reach the top can spin a giant Garapon lottery.
Hawaii's first official PEANUTS store, Snoopy's Surf Shop, is teaming up with the mobile puzzle game Snoopy Drops in a special collaboration event, bringing JOE SURFER Snoopy into the game alongside a limited-time tote bag giveaway.
The adventure pool "Aqua Adventure" opens at Suzuka Circuit Park in Mie Prefecture from June 27 to September 27, 2025, with five themed pool zones, slides, and special summer events for the whole family.
A new lineup of special merchandise celebrating Tokyo DisneySea's 8 theme ports and 25-year history will go on sale on May 25, 2026, as part of the ongoing anniversary event "Sparkling Jubilee."
The full collab menu, goods, and novelty details for the WHITE CAT PROJECT NEW WORLD'S 12th Anniversary Collaboration Cafe at SMILE BASE CAFE in Shinsaibashi, Nagoya, and Ikebukuro have been announced, with reservations now open.
Hakuba Iwatake Mountain Resort kicks off its 2026 green season on April 23, bringing a lineup of events including a gondola-area cleanup initiative, a children's VR experience during Golden Week, spring-limited café menus, and the HAKUBA Yoohoo! Festival music event in late May.
Two new collaboration trading cards are joining the Hikonyan Trading Card lineup — one tied to Hikonyan Cafe's 1st anniversary event, and another featuring a Hanshin Tigers mascot design.
Mercure Sapporo in Susukino is hosting a special "Earth Week" from April 19 to 25, featuring candlelight evenings, carbon-neutral wines, fair-trade tea and jam, and eco-friendly stay incentives for multi-night guests.
The battle royale Texas Hold'em game Poker Chase is bringing back its Kakegurui ×× (Compulsive Gambler 2nd Season) collaboration, featuring four playable anime characters and six in-game events running through May 13, 2026.
From April 23 to May 6, 2026, Sogo Yokohama Store's 8th-floor event hall hosts an Early Summer Hokkaido Fair, showcasing seasonal sweets, fresh seafood bento, and eat-in specialties from across Hokkaido.
A limited-time collaboration afternoon tea featuring beloved Sanrio characters will be offered at THE SUN & THE MOON (Restaurant) on the 52nd floor of Roppongi Hills Mori Tower, from April 24 to June 21, 2026.
The beloved Kouyouen Beer Garden in Nagoya's Chikusa ward returns on April 24, 2026, offering all-you-can-eat BBQ and five types of draft beer in a scenic garden setting that has drawn locals and visitors for nearly a century.
A limited-time water omikuji fortune-telling experience featuring popular Naruto characters launches at NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobi-Zato in Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island from May 9, 2026.
Fine dining restaurant La Provence at Hotel InterContinental Tokyo Bay in Tokyo is offering a limited-time course menu inspired by Vincent van Gogh's masterpieces from southern France, running from June 5 to August 31, 2026.
A limited-time strawberry and matcha afternoon tea is served at W XYZ Bar in Aloft Osaka Dojima from May 1 to June 30, 2026, starting at ¥5,900 per person.
Chubu Centrair International Airport has launched the 5th edition of its Nazotoki Stamp Rally series, inviting visitors to explore the terminal, collect six airplane-part stamps, and solve puzzles to revive a legendary aircraft.
Starting April 20, the Coca-Cola FIFA World Cup 26 Campaign Phase 2 kicks off with limited edition packages for 18 participating nations, a "Happy Cap" vending machine promotion returning after about 12 years, and a guaranteed chance to win an exclusive Coca-Cola limited uniform.
From April 24 to May 28, 2026, Gelato Pique Cafe locations nationwide are hosting the "SUNNY SIDE BEAR" fair, featuring a tropical fruit crepe and five colorful soda floats topped with a bear wearing sunglasses made from tea gelato.
An open beta test for Granblue Fantasy Relink - Endless Ragnarok has been announced, running from April 24 to April 27, 2026 across all platforms with cross-play support. The test includes new summoning mechanics and a high-difficulty quest.
A three-day Haribo pop-up event featuring a 3-meter-tall giant capsule machine, a squishy balloon tent, and gummy candy sampling is coming to Futako-Tamagawa Rise Galleria from April 24 to 26.
A limited Hatsune Miku collaboration campaign is coming to Bull Pulu tapioca drink shops across Japan from May 1 to May 20, 2026, featuring special menus, original goods, and an X campaign.
Three unique experience programs tied to Hirosaki Neputa in Kobe are now on sale, including a lottery-based float-pulling experience, a rope-pulling march, and a goldfish lantern walking event — all set for late May 2026.
Hotel Agora Osaka Moriguchi is hosting a Fruity Sweets & Lunch/Dinner Buffet from May 1 to June 30, 2026, featuring sweets and dishes made with 10 varieties of fresh fruit including mango and melon, at its 1F All Day Dining & Lounge The Loop.
A collaboration between the music character rap project Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle- and Laforet HARAJUKU is set to run from April 25 to May 31, 2026, featuring a POP UP SHOP, SNS giveaway campaign, digital stamp rally, and more.
Original collaboration goods featuring the Nakano quintuplets and Fuutarou Uesugi in near-future railway costumes go on sale starting May 1, 2026, at Animate Akihabara, Animate Osaka Nipponbashi, and Animate Nagoya.
The Jujutsu Kaisen animation exhibition featuring the "Hidden Inventory / Premature Death" and "Shibuya Incident" arcs will be held at Daimaru Sapporo Store from July 22 to August 10, 2026. Priority lottery tickets open on May 8.
KODAK Apparel will open a limited-time pop-up store at Miyashita Park in Shibuya from April 22 to May 18, 2026, featuring its 2026 SS collection and a special daily limited sale of the CHARMERA keychain camera.
MapleStory M has launched its 7th anniversary update starting April 16, 2026, introducing the new job Lynn along with new bosses, areas, dungeons, and a range of anniversary events.
About 40 vendors offering handmade goods and artisan foods will gather at the Nara Convention Center's Tenpyo Gallery on April 25, 2026, for the third edition of the Yorokobu Teshigoto-ichi handcraft market.
Elementary school students can get hands-on experience working as pharmacists at a private-use pharmacy in Kanda, Tokyo. The small-group event is open to grades 1 through 6 on May 17, 2026.
Puyopuyo!! Quest is celebrating its 13th anniversary on April 24, 2026, with a packed lineup of special events and the 13th Anniversary Double Power Gacha featuring the debut of new characters Draco & Lidelle and Demon Servant.
All Day Dining REMONE at Rihga Royal Hotel Osaka is holding a limited-time matcha buffet from May 11 to July 14, 2026, featuring 19 matcha-themed sweets at lunch and classic Western and bistro dishes paired with matcha desserts at dinner.
Starting in late April 2026, The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka will offer two seasonal highlights — a vibrant multi-berry afternoon buffet at Italian restaurant Splendido and an elegant Japanese tea afternoon tea at The Lobby Lounge — running through mid-June.
Sankayou flowers (Diphylleia grayi), known for their petals turning transparent when wet, are currently at peak bloom at Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden in Kobe. The blooming season is expected to last through late April 2026.
A special lunch buffet featuring roast beef, Hamburg steak, Spaghetti Carbonara with Grana Padano, and approximately 50 dishes is coming to the all-day dining restaurant at The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Naha from May 2 to May 10, 2026.
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Seven Knights Re:BIRTH received an update on April 16 introducing the new legendary character "[Ultimate Ruler] Mist," along with Nata, three new legendary pets, and multiple in-game events including a Raid Equipment bonus and an upcoming Arena Challenge Event.
Café Toastina at Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel in Urayasu, Chiba, will host a pistachio and nut-themed sweets and bakery fair from May 1 to May 31, 2026, featuring monthly sweets, bakery items, a sweets box, afternoon tea, and a Friday sweets buffet.
A limited-time exhibition of colorful fish rubbings by the late artist Komoda Taijirou is being held at Shimoda Aquarium in Shizuoka Prefecture. Ten vivid works depicting local marine life are on display aboard the Aqua Dome Perry from April 18 to June 14, 2026.
A record 412 teams from 65 countries and regions entered the 1 Minute Projection Mapping Competition, with 18 finalists selected to compete at Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building in May 2026 as part of TOKYO LIGHTS.
The Café & Bar LOKAL HOUSE at voco Osaka Central is launching a rose-themed afternoon tea from May 9 to June 30, 2026, with a dreamy pastel menu inspired by the nearby Utsubo Park rose season.
The Seiwa-dai Higashi 3-chome Konara Grove — a city-designated natural monument in Kawanishi — is open to visitors through April 22, offering a rare chance to see a large population of Shirobana Unzen Tsutsuji in full bloom.
During Golden Week (April 29 to May 6), Wood Design Park Yoi in Shiso City, Hyogo is holding a special vegetable marché for day-trip BBQ visitors. Guests can pick fresh locally sourced vegetables on-site and grill them over charcoal — no need to bring anything.
The 76th Himeji Castle Festival takes place around Himeji Castle from May 22 to 24, 2026, featuring a torchlight Noh performance, historical parades, a new bon dance event, and kids' activities spanning three themed days.
Starting April 22, 2026, the 9.kyuu official online store F.room is hosting a special cat goods collection curated by brand director Moeka, featuring items from illustrators Nathalie Lete and Miyuki Matsuo alongside the brand's signature cat-shaped beauty soaps.
Alice Gear Aegis has launched a new Stellar character Suga Otori "Moon" (voiced by Marika Takano) from April 16, along with a revival event, a revival scout, and a series of events centered around teammate Murao Mira running through May 2026.
The adorable fluffy character Alpacasso has arrived on Japan's largest live streaming platform 17LIVE, bringing a special collaboration event running through April 29, 2026, complete with limited digital prizes and exclusive merchandise.
Starting April 24, 2026, a limited-time "Amarin COLLECTION" fair spotlighting the rare Saitama-grown strawberry will be held simultaneously at 1110 CAFE/BAKERY in Kawaguchi and BROOKS GREENLIT CAFE in Minami-Aoyama.
Coinciding with Hana Haru Festa 2026, the Awa Odori Kaikan in Tokushima is holding special Awa Odori performances on April 18 and 19, featuring two 50-minute shows each day.
Fantasy life RPG Azurea: Song of the Sky is marking its 4th anniversary in April 2026 with login bonuses, free skin giveaways, anniversary rides, social media campaigns, and the launch of a new server.
Four matcha-themed desserts combining Hokkaido soft-serve ice cream with premium matcha are available at Bikkuri Donkey from April 22, 2026, for a limited time.
On June 20, 2026, Biwako Otsu Prince Hotel presents an exclusive one-night stay plan combining lakeside fireworks viewing and special dinners featuring Omi beef, one of Japan's three great wagyu.
A special day-trip pilgrimage tour marking the rare Chichibu Uma-doshi So-kaido is set for May 17, 2026, departing from Seibu Chichibu Station, with ordained monks leading participants through the region's sacred sites.
Popular gourmet items from seven roadside stations across Japan are gathering at Daimaru Kyoto's basement food floor for a one-week fair from April 22 to 28, 2026.
DMM GAMES' roguelike action RPG Tenshoku Maou has added "Popoca" as the second 1.5th anniversary limited character, with login bonuses, a 24-hour gacha sale, and linked mini-missions available alongside her debut.
A collaboration café based on the anime Everyday Host is set to open in Nishishinjuku from April 30 to June 14, 2026, with character-themed menus and a special pre-reservation champagne-style tower experience.
A special drone show held at Expo Commemoration Park on April 12, 2026 lit up the Osaka night sky with 3,000 drones, recreating MYAKU-MYAKU and the Grand Ring to mark the first anniversary of Expo 2025, Osaka, Kansai, Japan.
Gunma Flower Park Plus in Maebashi is hosting a series of Golden Week events from April 29 to May 6, 2026, centered around a kids' market, hands-on florist and gardener workshops, outdoor music performances, and seasonal azalea viewing.
The island resort Haimurubushi on Kohama Island in Okinawa's Yaeyama archipelago is offering a limited 1st anniversary renewal plan and commemorative events to mark one year since its July 2025 renewal opening.
HandMade In Japan Fes' 2026 is scheduled for July 11–12 at Tokyo Big Sight, bringing together 3,000 creators for a marketplace of original handmade works, workshops, live music, comedy stages, and more.
The breakfast buffet at Hewitt Resort Naha in Okinawa has been revamped with a photogenic taco theme, offering 23 customizable ingredients across proteins, toppings, sauces, and tortillas — plus an Instagram campaign with a junior suite stay as the prize.
A seasonal afternoon tea spotlighting mango and melon across 18 varieties — including 9 sweets, 3 savories, and unlimited scones and sandwiches — is coming to Grillogy Bar & Grill at Hilton Tokyo Odaiba from May 18 to June 30, 2026.
metsä Village in Hanno City, Saitama, will host the metsä Midsummer Festival 2026 from May 23 to June 21, 2026, celebrating the Nordic summer solstice tradition with a craft beer event, a lakeside Nordic market, midsummer bonfires, and a flower wreath-lined entrance road.
The Mt. Shosha Fresh Greenery Festival will take place from May 3 to 5, 2026, on Mt. Shosha in Himeji. Co-hosted by Himeji City and Engyoji Temple, the three-day event features a special public opening of nationally designated Important Cultural Properties, including the Shakyamuni Triad and the Amida Nyorai Seated Statue.
The 7th Nanki Shirahama Air Show 2026 takes place on April 25 at Shirarahama Beach in Wakayama Prefecture, featuring Japan's top aerobatic pilot Yoshihide Muroya in his first flight performance of the 2026 season.
The Nishitetsu Group is running its Kids Work Experience School program from July 18 to September 27, 2026, offering 53 free hands-on job classes for elementary school students in Fukuoka.
Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium is hosting a special coral spawning exhibition from April 25 to June 30, 2026, offering a rare look at coral reproductive biology through world-first technology displays, a nighttime observation tour, and a live spawning broadcast on Instagram.
From June 14 to August 31, 2026, Kaijitsuru Tsubaki in Okuyugawara Onsen will host a special Premium Lounge offering craft drinks, seasonal snacks, and a serene summer evening atmosphere — exclusively for guests on the dedicated lounge plan.
Japan's largest bread festival comes to Mitsui Outlet Park Tama Minamiosawa this Golden Week (May 2–4, 2026), with 15 bakeries from across the country and special discount perks for Keio Line riders.
The POMPOMPURIN 30th Anniversary event opened at Harmonyland in Hiji, Oita on April 16, 2026 — Pompompurin's birthday — featuring the newly opened POMPOMPURIN DINER, limited anniversary menus, and a special 4-day greeting event.
Ragnarok Online is running the Hyper Enchant Campaign 2026 from April 16 to May 13, 2026. Spend at the Ragnarok Net Store to earn points that let you re-roll enchants without failure penalties.
Saint Seiya Galaxy Soldiers receives a version update introducing a limited-time Papillon Myu summon event, new cross-server battle content, and the Seikon enhancement system.
From May 8 to June 30, 2026, Shibuya Excel Hotel Tokyu is hosting "AKITA CONNECTION," a fair celebrating Akita Prefecture's food culture and ingredients across three in-house restaurants, featuring Hinai jidori chicken, Inaniwa udon, Akita beef, and more.
The popular annual Hokkaido food fair returns to Sogo Hiroshima Store for Golden Week, bringing ramen, seafood, sweets, and crafts from across Hokkaido. The event runs from April 23 to May 6, with the lineup rotating between the first and second halves.
The Italian dining restaurant SPICA from Omotesando Hills will participate in the Italia Exhibition 2026 at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store from April 22 to May 6, 2026, offering exclusive event menus including its signature bisque risoni and a specially developed truffle carbonara.
Sugar Doll, the dress-up and nurturing game available on App Store and Google Play, has launched a new Classic Gacha "Machikado Trad Street" starting April 15, 2026, featuring traditional British-style outfits with checkered patterns and jacket styling.
Art director Takuma Fujisaki brings a special popup to Kenelebunshitsu in Ochanomizu, featuring an exhibition and lottery sale of one-of-a-kind wire art works alongside new merchandise.
A night outdoor art exhibition by teamLab is open at Yoro Valley in Chiba, running from April 17 to May 24, 2026. The gorge, shaped over millions of years by the Yoro River, becomes an immersive art space that changes in response to the presence of visitors.
The Maple Mania is heading to ecute Omiya (April 20–May 6) and ecute Shinagawa (April 23–May 10) for limited-time Golden Week pop-ups, featuring the award-winning Maple Butter Cookie and two event-exclusive maple and rum sweets.
A one-day collaboration tour on May 30, 2026 lets participants charter the renovated 8500 Series tram on Tokyo's only tram line and take a behind-the-scenes tour of Arakawa Electric Office, with just 40 spots available.
A limited-time TokiiRo pop up shop is open at Whity Umeda in Osaka from April 16 to May 10, 2026, showcasing the collaborative Craypas-Pattern Watch in up to 100 color variations and candy-inspired stationery from the "Okashina TokiiRo" collection.
Tokushima Castle Museum is holding a spring special exhibition tracing the 15-generation legacy of the Hachisuka clan, lords of Awa. On display through July 20, 2026, the exhibition features designated cultural properties and historical artworks highlighting the clan's martial traditions and guiding spirit.
Amiami Online Shop is holding a limited-time campaign from April 16 to April 22, 2026, where select products earn 20x Amiami points.
A merchandise event for The Bears' School picture book series is taking place at Sogo Chiba's 6F Event Hall from April 21 to May 6. With approximately 500 items on sale, the venue also features SDGs educational panels and photo spots.
Hana Haru Festa 2026, a spring festival held at Aibahama Park in central Tokushima, brings together Awa Odori performances, food truck fare, local specialty stalls, a dance contest, and special live music over two days in April.
The Hasami Pottery Festival 2026 runs from April 29 to May 5 at Yakimono Park in Hasami Town, Nagasaki, with about 150 vendors offering Hasami ware at discounted prices along with hands-on pottery experiences.
HOTEL NIWA TOKYO in Kanda Misakicho will hold a special evening combining traditional rakugo storytelling and seasonal kaiseki cuisine on May 16, 2026 — the 10th installment of its beloved "Misakicho Salon" cultural event series.
The mobile game Isekai Kitchen is running the revival event "Grand Opening! Isekai Chinese Restaurant" with renewed challenges, a new interior blueprint reward, and pickup gachas for ★3 characters Koushin and Furan through April 27.
Color stone jewelry brand KAJITA is launching its new "Copa" collection on May 1, 2026, with an early preview at a Nagoya pop-up shop running from April 22.
From May 29 to June 28, 2026, Huis Ten Bosch in Nagasaki is hosting Miffy Birthday Month, a one-month special event featuring exclusive collaboration food, merchandise, workshops, and a first-ever birthday show celebrating Miffy's birthday.
HIT: The World, the PC and mobile MMORPG from Nexon, celebrates its 2nd anniversary with a large-scale update introducing a new Crossbow class, two new areas, new bosses, and a range of in-game events running through summer 2026.
A limited pop-up store featuring Nintama Rantarō and Rascal the Raccoon merchandise will open at Osaka HEP FIVE 6th floor from April 24 to May 6, 2026, with ticket reservations required on the first three days.
To celebrate Pompompurin's 30th anniversary, three giant character objects — approximately 3 meters tall and wide — are appearing at locations across Shibuya for a limited time from April 15 to 21, 2026.
From April 1 to July 12, 2026, Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden is collaborating with Calendar Life for the "Hanabiyori" seasonal event, featuring original goods such as tote bags and garden-exclusive earrings, alongside a flower stamp rally and various hands-on workshops.
The smartphone cooking game Usamaru Kitchen is running a late-April limited stage from April 15 to April 30, 2026, offering new and revival costumes alongside seasonal ingredient login bonuses.
The "Wisteria Garden" at Red Hill Heather Forest in Tsu City, Mie Prefecture opened for the season on April 11, 2026, showcasing around 80 wisteria plants of 13 varieties — including 22 magnificent trees over 60 years old transplanted from the foothills of Mt. Fuji and a rare golden-leaved long wisteria.
A limited-time pop-up store celebrating the 2nd anniversary of Bunnimals and the release of the Roza 1/7 Scale Figure will be held at Volks Akihabara Hobby Heaven 2 from April 23 to May 10, 2026.
Burger King's food truck tour "KING ON TOUR 2026" is returning, with the first leg making its debut in Miyazaki City in April, Saga City in May, and Yamaguchi City in June.
CRAHUG, a project connecting Japanese factory craftsmanship with everyday living, is hosting a limited-time pop-up shop at Yurindo BASEGATE Yokohama Kannai from April 17 to July 16, 2026, showcasing 100 products from 11 partner brands.
Abeno Harukas Art Museum in Osaka will host a retrospective of American picture book artist Eric Carle, featuring approximately 180 works including original artwork from 27 picture books, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Japanese edition of The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
On May 2, 2026, Grand Prince Hotel Osaka Bay will host a ghost story live event — "Kaiki no Yube" — featuring acclaimed storytellers performing in an eerie, unused tatami suite on the hotel's 6th floor.
Hibiya Kadan's group company Frenet HIBIYA has introduced pokehana, a new product that lets you attach fresh gerbera flowers to your bag or clothing like a keychain or charm, with no watering required.
Karuizawa's Hoshino Area and Shinanorailway's scenic train "Rokumon" are joining forces for a year-round collaboration, "A Culinary Cruise Through the Four Seasons," with the first spring run on May 31, 2026 featuring French cuisine by Karuizawa Hotel Bleston Court.
The Romancecar Museum in Ebina, Kanagawa kicks off "ROMANCECAR MUSEUM 5th Anniversary Week" from April 18 to 26, 2026, offering free athletic activities, historical train boarding experiences, character greetings, and more.
From April 24 to May 10, 2026, Sapporo Grand Hotel is offering special buffets, a Chinese daytime drinking course, hors d'oeuvres takeout, and more across its restaurants.
Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium is holding its 15th "Ohitorisama Night Aquarium" on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The after-hours event is designed for solo visitors who want to explore the aquarium quietly and at their own pace.
The Sumida Art Festival — the first comprehensive arts festival organized by the Sumida Ward government — has revealed its participating artists, programs, and key visual ahead of its September 2026 opening.
A limited-time pop-up event featuring Jin-designed tuna cans and hands-on decoration experiences runs at Tokyu Plaza Harajuku "Harakado" from April 18 to 24, 2026.
THE THOUSAND KYOTO near Kyoto Station is holding five Earth Day-themed eco-friendly actions from April 18 to 22, 2026, including organic cold-brew tea, free garden tickets, and urban honey menus — also serving as a satellite venue for Earth Day in Kyoto.
A new projection mapping work "Tokyo Rebirth" by artist Mika Ninagawa with creative team EiM begins screening on the east facade of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building starting April 25.
Starting April 18, 2026, Tokyo Node at Toranomon Hills Station Tower 45F hosts an immersive exhibition featuring 40 six-tatami mat rooms created by diverse creators and companies, exploring different lifestyles and values.
Japan's first large outdoor playground inspired by Ainu culture, "Tomtom," is opening at Upopoy in Shiraoi, Hokkaido — designed so children of all abilities can enjoy Ainu cultural themes together.
Yakimochiya, a restored Meiji-era farmhouse inn in Nakajo, Nagano City, is hosting two special music events on April 18 and 19, 2026 — an intimate Irori Bankside Concert and an outdoor Spring Sunshine Concert featuring local cuisine.
A limited-time scene photo exhibition celebrating the anime adaptation of Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku!? is being held free of charge at the Kumamoto Manga Arts gallery space from April 16 to May 12.
From April 8 to June 30, 2026, GARDEN HOUSE SHINJUKU at NEWoMan Shinjuku is running a beer garden plan featuring unlimited fried chicken with three dipping sauces, bagna cauda with locally sourced Miura vegetables, and a wide selection of free-flow drinks including Corona beer, sparkling wine, and sangria.
The airy buffet restaurant GARDEN DINING at Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba will offer a limited-time "Mediterranean Gourmet Fair" running from May 8 to June 28, 2026, featuring dishes from Greece, Morocco, Spain, Italy, and beyond.
Iris Toreca, an online trading card oripa service, is launching a new sword-inspired animation, a "Conditional Unlock Oripa" feature, and an SNS giveaway campaign starting April 14, 2026.
To mark its 10th anniversary, KAMIHIME PROJECT is adding limited Kamihime Nike and Amon in new attire, along with a daily roulette event where players can win up to 100 free gacha rolls.
Eight Karaoke Manekineko locations across Tokyo are giving away store-exclusive Momotaro Dentetsu stickers to customers who play the game on the in-room E-bo platform, with an SNS lottery offering 5,000 Maneki Points to 30 winners.
Koikeya has renewed its long-selling Polinky corn snack brand, launching three updated flavors with redesigned packaging nationwide from April 13, 2026, alongside new character merchandise and a campaign to win a Polinky Knapsack and snack set.
Legeclo: Legend Clover is running a 4.5th anniversary event starting April 14, 2026, featuring daily 10-pull free gacha for up to 100 total pulls, the new combo characters Andromeda & Cassiopeia, and new characters Jack the Ripper and Sherlock Holmes.
The "Medetai Densha Sachi," Nankai Electric Railway's charming sightseeing train on the Kada Line in Wakayama City, marks its 10th anniversary with a two-day event on April 25 and 26, 2026, featuring a sea bream food marché, train wash experience, kids' uniform photo shoots, and a special 10-yen all-day ride ticket for children.
A family lunch event featuring 22 international seasonings from countries including Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Indonesia, Italy, Mexico, and Jamaica is being held at 100 Spoons at Azamino Gardens in Yokohama.
Monster Musume TD and four other DMM GAMES titles are now hosting KUMASAN FESTIVAL 2nd, a large-scale crossover event running through April 27. The event features an all-new original story, four major in-game campaigns, limited collaboration characters, and exclusive purchasable packs.
A hands-on tea-picking event is coming to Murakami City, Niigata Prefecture on May 30 and 31, 2026. Set in a riverside tea field with over 1,200 years of history, participants can harvest freshly sprouted new tea leaves and bring them home.
On May 3, 2026, Heartland Myoko in Niigata Prefecture is hosting the "GW Wakuwaku Experience Fair," with three hands-on programs including potato planting, clay candle making, and plate ice cream making.
The Mothra Special Exhibition at the Godzilla Museum inside Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island runs through September 20, 2026, marking double anniversaries for Mothra. A Phase 2 advance reservation bonus postcard is available for tickets purchased from April 20 to July 17, 2026.
Global techno artist Richie Hawtin has collaborated with Fukushima craft sake brewery haccoba -Craft Sake Brewery- to create a limited sparkling sake called "SPARK 26," celebrating the 26th anniversary of Shibuya's iconic club WOMB. The sake makes its world premiere on April 24, 2026.
The 62nd Seiwa Genji Festival took place on April 12 in Kawanishi City, Hyogo, with around 250 participants in historical warrior costumes drawing approximately 23,000 visitors to witness a spectacular procession through the city.
A Children's Day special exhibition runs at Shimoda Floating Aquarium from April 18 to May 17, 2026, showcasing 42 fish from 17 species that completed Yogyo Aquarium's unique annual fish graduation ceremony.
A pop-up store featuring Strawberry Newspaper-designed goods, including Munyugurumi plush toys, will be held at LUMINE EST Shinjuku B1F from April 14 to April 26, 2026.
Toneri Park in Adachi Ward, Tokyo, is hosting a free flower and illumination event from April 10 to 26, 2026, featuring 35,000 nemophila plants in bloom, an immersive transparent floor photo spot above the flowers, and nightly light shows.
The KUMASAN FESTIVAL 2nd has kicked off across five DMM GAMES titles, featuring a brand-new original crossover story and four simultaneous campaigns running through April 27, 2026.
Five DMM GAMES titles including FLOWER KNIGHT GIRL have kicked off the KUMASAN FESTIVAL 2nd, a large-scale cross-title collaboration event featuring a brand-new original story, four major campaigns, and limited collab characters, running through April 27, 2026.
DMM GAMES has launched the second large-scale KUMASAN FESTIVAL crossover event, bringing together five titles including Girls Creation -Geijutsu Kitan-, along with four exclusive collaboration campaigns running through April 27.
VTuber agency Haconect is collaborating with AKIHABARA BENTO in Akihabara from April 10 to April 26, 2026, offering themed bento boxes, drinks, and exclusive merchandise during the event period.
Mist Train Girls has kicked off its in-game collab event as part of the 2nd Kumasan Matsuri, a large-scale crossover spanning five DMM GAMES titles from April 13 to April 27, 2026.
one'sterrace is hosting a Miffy goods in-store event from April 15 to May 17, 2026, with a fresh pistachio and lavender series, apparel, and more at stores nationwide.
New character Kotaro has arrived in the cross-heroine RPG Techcronoss, bringing a pickup gacha, a new side story event, a collaboration cafe in Akihabara, and a commemorative campaign — all running at the same time.
A plum experience workshop is taking place at Ume no Mise Senrianin in Minabe Town, Wakayama — one of Japan's top plum-producing regions — on May 4 and 5, 2026. The 1.5-hour session includes a plum orchard visit, hands-on plum syrup making with a bottle to take home, and making your own ume onigiri from a choice of 10 plum varieties.
From May 1 to June 30, 2026, Ryutenmon at Westin Hotel Tokyo serves a weekday-only dim sum afternoon tea featuring 20 items including freshly steamed dumplings, Hong Kong sweets, and matcha desserts for ¥8,200.
A collaboration cafe marking the 12th anniversary of the smartphone 3D action RPG White Cat Project: NEW WORLD'S will be held at SMILE BASE CAFE locations in Shinsaibashi, Nagoya, and Ikebukuro between May and July 2026. Seat reservations open on April 20 at 4:00 PM.
Piyorin, the beloved chick-shaped sweet from Nagoya, is coming to Hokkaido for the first time at AEON MALL Sapporo Hassamu as part of the Aichi/Tokai Fair, with limited sales on April 18 and 19, 2026.
From April 24 to May 6, 2026, over 31 brands and 140 varieties of regional ice cream from across Japan gather at Shinjuku Sumitomo Building's Sankaku Hiroba, along with event-exclusive menus, a mini ice cream museum, and craft soft serve.
A pop-up store collaboration between fashion brand ANGEL BLUE and the anime Mermaid Melody Pichi Pichi Pitch is set to open at Ikebukuro Loft and Namba Loft from May 1 to May 17, 2026, featuring exclusive new merchandise with specially drawn artwork.
The "Arknights POP UP SHOP in Marui" is set to open at three Marui store locations across Japan, featuring new "Shopping" theme merchandise with original illustrations by artist Bodax.
A private villa resort in Kita-Karuizawa has launched its inaugural Artist-in-Residence Program, welcoming painter Yugo Kohrogi for a month-long creative stay from April to May 2026. A public art exhibition and oil painting workshop are also planned as part of the residency.
Ashikaga Flower Park's annual wisteria festival has launched a week ahead of schedule in 2026, with over 350 wisteria plants and more than 5,000 azalea bushes in bloom from April 11.
Belc supermarket is entering the Sanrio Character Ranking 2026 Partner Division for the first time as "Belcook・Kuu・Guu・Ruu × Hapidanbui," with a collaboration campaign running at all stores starting April 10, 2026.
Benjamin Steakhouse at KITTE Osaka is serving a limited seasonal afternoon tea every weekend and public holiday from April 25 to June 28, 2026, featuring wagyu beef tagliata, matcha desserts, and one complimentary matcha cocktail or mocktail per guest.
Kuriyama Beika's long-selling rice cracker Hoshi Tabeyo marks its 40th anniversary in 2026 with refreshed packaging and the debut of a new star-shaped character named Hosihosi.
To mark its 5th anniversary in April 2026, Kemono Friends V Project has opened applications for new Friends and announced the KemoV Fan Meeting "Eeeyaan!" on May 9 in Tokyo — with free entry for the talk show and exhibition.
A "Kodocha: Sana's Stage" POP UP SHOP is coming to Shinjuku Marui Annex from April 24, 2026, and Namba Marui from June 12, 2026, featuring exclusive merchandise with newly illustrated artwork by manga creator Miho Obana.
Lindt is holding a limited-time "PICK & MIX All you can pack" event at Lindt Chocolat Boutiques, Boutique & Cafes, and outlet stores across Japan from April 10, 2026. New this year are dedicated pouches in six colors.
For the fifth consecutive year, Loft's annual Cosme Festival goes all-in on Korean beauty from April 18, bringing 136 brands and 670 products covering makeup, skincare, hair care, and beauty foods to stores nationwide.
A pop-up shop celebrating Love Live! Sunshine!! will be held at Tower Records Shibuya and Abeno Hoop stores from May 1 to 10, 2026, featuring newly drawn merchandise based on "The Blue Swell" costumes.
Miyako Hotel Gifu Nagaragawa will host its Sky Beer Garden SOT△DE from June 11 through September 30, 2026, offering a buffet-style dinner with over 70 drink varieties 40 meters above ground, with advance tickets available from April 13.
A two-day spring farming experience event is coming to Wakuwaku Farm inside Musashino Mura amusement park in Kazo City, Saitama, on May 23–24, 2026.
NAMJATOWN in Ikebukuro is adding a new haptic puzzle-solving attraction from April 24 to August 30, 2026, featuring the echorb device that was showcased at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan.
The April Bunraku performance at the National Bunraku Theatre opened on April 4 and runs through April 26. The program features "Sugawara Denju Tenarai Kagami," one of the three great masterpieces of ningyo joruri puppet theater marking its 280th anniversary, along with the dance piece "Futari Kamuro" and the epic "Hiragana Seisuiki."
Relier81, a Kyoto-based brand that upcycles kimono and obi fabrics into fashion items, is hosting a 14-day pop-up store at the 4th floor event space of Daimaru Tokyo, featuring shoes, bags, a new stole, and a debut apparel line.
Characters entered in the 2026 Sanrio Character Ranking, including last year's top-ranked Pompompurin, Cinnamoroll, and Pochacco, are rolling out as crane game prizes at amusement centers across Japan from April 2026.
On April 18, 2026, the newly opened Setouchi Cycle Stays Hiroshima Ujina hotel is running a free-admission all-day program featuring live painting by nature artist Emi, a spring sakura and strawberry sweets buffet, extended day bathing with sauna, and an evening DJ night.
Shintomi Town's renovated Lupinus Mirai Theater opens with a full day of arts, community workshops, and an original theatrical performance co-created by a professional director and local residents.
The mobile board game RPG Summons Board is running the "Easter Event '26 Pasmina★Easter" from April 9 to April 28, 2026, featuring new characters, dungeons, a monster hunt, and a special Easter gacha.
Umi Hachimangu Shrine in Fukuoka Prefecture will hold its Koyasu Taisai spring festival on April 12, 2026, featuring the biennial "Goshinko" mikoshi procession — a designated intangible folk cultural property of Umi-cho — alongside a performance of the prefecturally designated Umi Kagura.
The 61st Towadako Lake Water Festival will be held on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Towadako-han Yasumiya. Condensed to a single day this year, the festival marks the 90th anniversary of the Towada-Hachimantai National Park designation.
CHIBA CORGI has teamed up with My Melody and Kuromi to compete in the 2026 Sanrio Character Ranking Partner Division. Voting is open from April 9 to May 24, 2026, and a social media campaign is running with Sanrio Puroland passport pairs and stuffed animal sets up for grabs.
Cookie Run: Kingdom has launched a major collaboration with the Netflix animated film KPop Demon Hunters, bringing new playable cookies, special skins, a story episode, and various in-game events running through May 7, 2026.
DAILY COMMA, a Korean fragrance brand known for its affordable premium-quality scents, is holding a limited-time popup at @cosme OSAKA in Umeda from April 8 to 14, 2026.
A limited-time collaboration between DARTSLIVE's arcade darts machines and Capcom's Street Fighter 6 launches on April 16, 2026, featuring exclusive game modes, digital content rewards, and a social media campaign with prizes.
Original merchandise from the Gintama x Keio Line "Spring Strolling Trip" collaboration is now available via post-event online ordering through May 7, 2026 at 11:59 PM at the Cocoani online store.
Hotel Kintetsu Universal City, an official hotel of Universal Studios Japan in Osaka, is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a year-long "Colorful Pop Journey" decoration campaign featuring Sesame Street characters, running from April 7, 2026 through March 31, 2027.
Starting April 9, 2026, the arcade game Initial D The Arcade is hosting a collaboration event with Umamusume: Pretty Derby, featuring themed in-game items inspired by Special Week, Silence Suzuka, and Tokai Teio.
On May 17, 2026, Keio Plaza Hotel's Main Bar Briant will host a whisky seminar featuring five Johnnie Walker Blue Label expressions, including a bottle limited to just 888 units worldwide, paired with Scottish cuisine curated by the hotel's chef.
A limited-time Jujutsu Kaisen pop-up shop themed around "Kogane to Issho" is coming to five HMV locations across Japan from April 21 to May 10, 2026.
Marking the 50th anniversary of Ocean Expo Park in Okinawa, the Kaiyohaku Churaumi Fireworks Festival 2026 is scheduled for July 4, 2026 at Emerald Beach. Ticket sales, including limited early-bird discount tickets at special prices, launched on April 1, 2026.
Los Angeles denim brand MOTHER is hosting a pop-up at UNITED ARROWS Roppongi Hills from April 10 to April 19, 2026, showcasing new arrivals and popular styles alongside an event-exclusive tote bag for the first 20 purchasers.
RYUBO FOOD HALL in Naha is hosting a free live classical music series featuring the Ryukyu Symphony Orchestra on select Friday evenings, building on the success of its popular FRIDAY JAZZ NIGHT series.
On March 1, 2026, SHIBUYA TSUMUGI staged a kimono fashion show along Shibuya Center-gai as part of SCG DAYs 2026, turning the busy shopping street into a runway that blended traditional and contemporary kimono styles.
Season 5 of Sonic Rumble Party runs until May 20, 2026 at 1:00 PM, bringing Alice in Wonderland-inspired stages, skins, and in-game items to the multiplatform party game.
A special exhibition exploring 120 years of stop-motion animation history and behind-the-scenes production secrets opens at SKIPCity's Video Museum in Kawaguchi, Saitama, from May 2 to September 27, 2026.
The popular YouTube animated series Teikou Penguin is making its first-ever aquarium collaboration at AOAO SAPPORO in Sapporo this Golden Week, with a special exhibition running from April 28 to June 30, 2026, featuring a stamp rally, dedicated character room, and exclusive merchandise.
A large-scale sakura installation crafted from 1,500-year-old Echizen washi paper and recycled fluorescent lamp glass took center stage at the Japan-Monaco 20th Anniversary Diplomatic Celebration, earning front-page coverage across European media.
The jewelry brand CHIKAKO YAJIMA is making its BARNEYS NEW YORK FUKUOKA debut with a pop-up event from April 10 to April 26, 2026, showcasing a spring color collection of natural stone rings.
Popular Detective Conan characters will appear daily at Sapporo Factory Atrium from May 2 to 6, 2026, with lottery-based 2-shot commemorative photo sessions held each day to celebrate the TV Anime "Detective Conan" 30th Anniversary Exhibition.
Granvaux Spa Village at Sport & Do Resort Resol no Mori in Nagara-cho, Chiba, is bringing back its popular Firefly Viewing Night Tour from May 23 to July 12, 2026, with nightly guided walks through firefly-lit nature trails for staying guests.
Nemophila and moss phlox have reached peak bloom at Flower Village Hanayume no Sato in Sera, Hiroshima. The Moss Phlox and Nemophila Hill event runs through May 10, 2026, with more blooms still expected in the coming weeks.
A handle customization service for the popular BANK LIGHT suitcase series is now available at FPM Milano's Limited Concept Stores, offering 20 leather handle colors including 5 Japan-exclusive options.
Genshin Impact's version Luna VI update launched on April 8, 2026, introducing new 5-star Geo character Linnea, expanding Mondstadt's northern region with new areas, and kicking off fresh quests and events.
To celebrate Loco Musica's birthday (April 8), a new online lottery featuring original goods based on specially drawn illustrations from the TV anime Gushing over Magical Girls has launched on Kujibikido.
Hotel New Otani Osaka's all-day dining restaurant SATSUKI is hosting a limited-time GW Special Gourmet Buffet from April 29 to May 6, 2026, featuring wagyu beef, sushi, and amaou strawberry sweets.
Following a full closure for renovation from January to April 2026, Ichihara Lakeside Museum in Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture reopens partially for a theatrically staged series of solo exhibitions through September.
Canadian premium athletic wear brand lululemon is opening a limited-time pop-up store in Tokyo's Jingumae on April 20, 2026, featuring women's, men's, and accessories lines alongside a movement studio and community events.
Limited-time pop-up stores from Mr. CHEESECAKE are opening at Departement Ryubo in Okinawa, Himeji Sanyo Department Store in Hyogo, and Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin in Fukuoka, featuring signature cheesecakes, new flavors, and a special gift campaign.
Sky Dining Tenkū on the 31st floor of Nagoya Prince Hotel Sky Tower will host a Tanabata-themed afternoon tea and night afternoon tea from June 5 to July 9, 2026, featuring seasonal sweets and savories inspired by the star festival legend.
Yuno Mori Hotel Shidotaira, a stream-side resort in Hanamaki, Iwate, is running a "Happy Easter at Shidotaira" event from April 10 to June 30, 2026, featuring an Amatake collaboration buffet, Easter egg painting, costume events, and more.
To mark its first anniversary on April 23, 2026, the dress-up and raising game Sugar Doll has launched a new premium gacha "Dear My Owner" featuring limited-edition anniversary-themed costumes, along with special anniversary packs available for a limited time.
TOKIO ART BOOK FAIR 2026 by TOKYO ART BOOK FAIR takes place at Shiba Park Hotel in Tokyo from May 1 to 3, 2026, bringing together 52 artists, publishers, and galleries through an invitation-only exhibition format.
A pop-up shop for TV anime "Too Many Losing Heroines!" will be held at AMNIBUS STORE -blue- in Shibuya and select Animate stores from April 24 to May 10, 2026, featuring new beach date-themed merchandise and exclusive event bonuses.
On April 11 (Saturday), a free sampling event for Akagi Nyugyo's "Sof'" soft serve ice cream will be held at COREDO Muromachi Terrace in Nihonbashi, Tokyo, with 5,000 cups to be distributed.
On May 5, 2026, Biwako Hotel in Otsu, Shiga will hold a children's workshop where kids can learn to make colorful temari sushi under the guidance of the hotel's Japanese cuisine chef, followed by a family lunch.
Korean fragrance brand DAILY COMMA is holding a limited-time popup at @cosme OSAKA in Umeda, Osaka from April 8 to 14, 2026. Visitors can try and purchase popular fragrance items including Aroma Perfume Mist, Solid Perfume, and more, with a gift for qualifying purchases.
On Children's Day, May 5, 2026, Tokyo Harmony Orchestra performs a family-friendly classical concert at SCC Sendagaya Community Center, open to all ages including infants—with a hands-on instrument experience corner and candy gifts for kids.
A free art exhibition featuring works by 28 artists from Fukuoka Prefecture is coming to two Mitsui Garden Hotels in Fukuoka from April 11 to May 31, 2026, with a total of 61 pieces on display across both venues.
Hotel Kintetsu Universal City, an official hotel of Universal Studios Japan, is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a year-long "Colorful Pop Journey - 25 Years of Smiles" interior decoration project, running from April 7, 2026 through March 31, 2027.
Hyatt Regency Kyoto is offering a range of limited-time menus across its restaurants and bar during Golden Week 2026, including an Italian lunch course, outdoor terrace BBQ, Cinco de Mayo cocktails, and a spring dinner course available through mid-June.
The Look Back Anime Exhibition at Shinsaibashi PARCO in Osaka runs from April 24 to May 17, 2026, showcasing original cels, photo spots recreating iconic scenes, and exclusive merchandise from the animated film.
The beloved Nagoya chick-shaped sweet Piyorin is heading to Hokkaido for the very first time, appearing at Aeon Mall Sapporo Hassamu during a special Aichi/Tokai Fair event on April 18 and 19, 2026.
The SNS sensation PUG, known for its freshly baked Boston Cookies with over 330,000 sold nationwide, is opening pop-up stores at Hiroshima PARCO and Mitsui Outlet Park Kisarazu this spring.
Sandqvist, the Stockholm-based bag brand known for its Scandinavian minimalism, is celebrating its full Japan launch with a two-day event at THE A.I.R BUILDING in Nihonbashi on April 28–29, 2026.
On March 1, 2026, Shibuya Center-Gai was transformed into a street-side kimono runway during the SCG DAYs 2026 event, as vintage kimono shop Shibuya Tsumugi brought traditional Japanese style to the modern cityscape.
Uchu Sauna Teradacho, a large-scale wood-fired sauna facility located just one minute from Teradacho Station, is scheduled to open on April 26, 2026. Its crowdfunding campaign has surpassed 3 million yen, and a pre-opening event for supporters is planned for April 18 and 19.
Milan-based jewelry brand ALIITA is holding a pop-up store at TOMORROWLAND LUMINE SHINJUKU from April 9 to 19, 2026, featuring a wide lineup including items not normally available.
A SANRIO CHARACTERS collaboration design event is running in the arcade card printing game CARD CONNECT through May 31, 2026, featuring original print frames and hologram gacha cards.
Disney Pixel RPG has reached its 1.5-year service milestone, launching a series of limited-time events including login bonuses offering up to 7,000 Blue Crystals, a new cooperative mission feature, limited gacha banners with new EX characters, and several gift campaigns.
A collaboration event between the TV anime Everyday Host and namco TOKYO kicks off on April 17, 2026, featuring limited prize items using newly drawn illustrations, themed food and drinks, and a lineup of original goods.
The 220-year-old Kyoto confectionery Kameya Yoshinaga is hosting hands-on wagashi-making workshops during Golden Week. Special May sessions feature seasonal designs inspired by Children's Day and Mother's Day.
A special tour to Kokura Factory Railway Land opens for booking on April 8, 2026, offering factory tours, uniform try-ons, in-car announcement experiences, and hands-on technical activities for adults and children alike.
From April 20 to May 7, 2026, KURAND's popular "Sake Gacha" pop-up store is coming to ecute Omiya, where visitors can try their luck at winning premium sake bottles worth up to ¥110,000.
The Nukadoko MARKET — Hokusetsu Neighborhood Craft Market — is back for its second year on April 29, 2026 at two venues in Toyonaka, Osaka, bringing together local food producers, artisan shops, and cultural creators from across the Hokusetsu area.
Celebrating the new Rilakkuma anime, a limited-time themed cafe featuring a photogenic afternoon tea experience opens across three Japanese cities starting April 23, 2026.
The Yokosuka YY Norimono Festa 2026 is set for May 30 and 31, offering hands-on vehicle experiences across multiple venues in Yokosuka, from JR Yokosuka Station to the Maritime Self-Defense Force base.
A collaboration event featuring Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters kicks off at GiGO stores nationwide on April 18, 2026, with limited-edition prizes, a collaboration café, original merchandise, collaboration taiyaki, and novelty drinks.
From April 29 to October 18, 2026, the outdoor "Tenku Garden" on the 58th floor of Abeno Harukas hosts a hands-free BBQ event with three menu plans and all-you-can-eat beef sinew curry.
Kawana Hotel in Ito, Shizuoka is offering a limited-time guided cart tour and mini golf experience on the world-ranked Fuji Course — open to guests with no prior golf experience required.
A joint campaign uniting five DMM GAMES titles by Creative Team KUMASAN is running from April 6 to April 20, 2026, with revival collab characters, relay missions, login bonuses, and new mini collab scenarios.
Nakanojo Gardens in Gunma Prefecture is hosting the Hana-Momo Hill Festival from March 28 to April 19, 2026, where around 1,000 flowering peach trees blanket the hillside in deep pink, alongside food markets, cultural workshops, and a night cherry blossom light-up event.
Netmarble's new animated open-world RPG, The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin, made its first post-launch overseas offline appearance at CON-CON HONG KONG 2026, held at AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong on April 4–5, 2026.
A maid-outfit version of Lily has arrived in the cross-heroine RPG Techcronoss on DMM GAMES, alongside Part 2 of the seasonal event "Maid in Dreemia" and an upcoming collaboration cafe at Cure Maid Cafe in Akihabara.
AMNIBUS will have a dedicated booth at the 23rd Hakurei Shrine Reitaisai on May 4, 2026, at Tokyo Big Sight's East Exhibition Hall. Event-exclusive merchandise including model watches and Matsumoto Yoshito illustration items will be on sale.
Artist MireyHIROKI will present a large-scale installation themed "Connections — Environment and Life" at MIZU NO IE in Izu Kogen during the 31st Izukogen Gogatsusai, running from April 29 to May 31, 2026.
Seibuen Amusement Park in Tokorozawa, Saitama is hosting a collaboration event with the beloved dress-up doll Licca-chan from April 28 to July 16, 2026. Guests can enjoy stamp rallies, photo spots, collaboration menus, exclusive merchandise, and more.
TOKYO AI Fashion Week 2026 has kicked off from April 3, 2026, featuring a generative AI fashion design contest, a seminar, and hands-on AI experience booths exploring the intersection of fashion and technology.
From May 11 to June 30, 2026, Tea Salon Pikake at Tokyo Prince Hotel offers a seasonal afternoon tea inspired by blooming hydrangeas, with colorful sweets and savories served against a backdrop of garden hydrangeas visible through large windows.
A large-scale flea market featuring more than 200 curated shops selling vintage clothing, antiques, handcrafted goods, and baked treats will be held at Yokohama Symphostage Gate Plaza on April 11 and 12, 2026.
Little World Open-Air Folk Museum in Inuyama, Aichi is hosting "Ainu Week" on four days in April 2026, featuring traditional Ainu dance performances, mukuri instrument experiences, Hokkaido cuisine, and Ainu goods.
The mobile RPG Brown Dust 2 is bringing back its collaboration with Shinobi Master Senran Kagura: New Link from April 9, 2026, featuring five popular characters and two seasonal events with mini-games.
The family restaurant chain Cocos is kicking off a limited-time "Cookie & Cream Fair" from April 9, featuring five desserts that highlight both the soft, moist texture and the satisfying crunch of cookies — including a big parfait and a takeout-friendly frappe.
New original illustration merchandise for the Dark Moon: The Blood Altar anime is arriving, along with an Animate Fair running June 13 to July 5, 2026, where purchases earn a free bromide card.
To celebrate Identity V's 8th anniversary, Frontier Works is holding a special fair at Animate featuring newly drawn fairy tale-themed merchandise, plus new items from the Kindergarten and Essence Memorial series.
Kurokawa Noh, a nationally designated Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property from Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture, will be performed at the Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay in Singapore in late April and early May 2026, as part of the 60th anniversary celebrations of Japan-Singapore diplomatic relations.
A special fair celebrating the 10th anniversary of Love Live! Sunshine!! is coming to Gamers stores and online starting June 5, 2026, featuring new merchandise with original wedding dress illustrations.
The mobile garden simulation app MOOMIN Welcome to Moominvalley is holding an April Ranking Event from April 3 to April 12. Fulfill map wishes to earn event points, climb the rankings, and win exclusive new plaza decorations.
The Sunset Marina BBQ Garden at Nagasaki Sunset Marina THE VILLAS NAGASAKI opens for the 2026 season on April 11, featuring Italian restaurant-quality BBQ with ocean views, free-flow drinks, and new children's activities.
A spring night event at the World Heritage Site Daigoji Temple in Kyoto is currently underway, featuring approximately 700 cherry trees in full bloom alongside fantastical art installations by NAKED, INC.
From June 1 to August 31, 2026, Hoshino Resorts RISONARE Atami's rooftop venue transforms into the Kankan Beer Garden, where guests can explore 100 varieties of canned goods alongside 20 types of craft canned beer while taking in sweeping ocean views.
SAKAMOTO DAYS Dangerous Puzzle, the smartphone puzzle game based on the popular anime, launched its 1st anniversary campaign on April 2, 2026, featuring limited tag-character gachas, free daily pulls, 3,000 diamonds in login bonuses, and more.
Seijo Ishii's "Spring World Noodle Journey" fair runs from April 3 to April 29, 2026, featuring 16 noodle dishes from around the world — including 10 new items — crafted by professional chefs at the brand's Central Kitchen.
A collaboration event between Sengoku † Koihime Online and Rance X -Showdown- is underway, featuring a limited-time event, special gacha pickups, and daily free pulls.
A limited-time pop-up shop featuring NAKAGO's tin sake vessels and tea sake ware is on display at Shimoda View Hotel from April 6 to May 8, 2026.
From May 2 to 5, 2026, Delicious Kitchen EMONDEL at Shin-Osaka Esaka Tokyu REI Hotel offers a special Golden Week lunch buffet with live-cooked New Zealand Angus beef and a full spread of seasonal strawberry sweets.
The immersive slime event Slime Wonderland at WHATAWON in Kishiwada, Osaka has been extended through April 11 due to its unexpected popularity, with opening hours expanded to 10:00 AM from April 1.
The Taiwan Festival in KUMAMOTO 2026 – Tainan Lantern Festival – is set to take place at Hanabatake Hiroba in central Kumamoto from April 24 to May 10, 2026, featuring Tainan cuisine, colorful lanterns, and local fruits.
Around 2,500 tulips in five vibrant colors are blooming at Nishinokawa Kita Plaza in Takatsuki City, with a Tulip Festa event scheduled for April 4, 2026, featuring children's activities and free giveaways.
The Kitano Hotel Tokyo offers a special wellness stay package from April 29 to July 31, 2026, combining luxury accommodation, French cuisine dining, and professional acupuncture and osteopathy treatments in the heart of the city.
Starting April 2, 2026, new merchandise based on the "11th Anniversary Character Goods Vote" results for White Cat Project NEW WORLD'S went on sale, featuring original artwork of 11 winning characters across goods and a perfume line.
The 3rd Awaji Island COSPLAY ~Awacos~ Powered by World Cosplay Summit is set to take place on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at the Nijigen no Mori anime park on Awaji Island, welcoming cosplayers and photographers from across the country.
BEAMS Harajuku will hold a special one-day event on April 9, 2026, featuring the advance sale of a new personal book, fresh Kamakura vegetables, and the latest SSZ collection.
Beer Hall Lion Ginza Nana-chome, a registered tangible cultural property open since 1934, is celebrating its 92nd founding anniversary on April 8, 2026 with live concerts and special anniversary prices on signature dishes.
BRILLIANCE+, a bridal jewelry brand handling over 30,000 natural diamonds, is holding a limited custom order event where couples can choose their wedding ring color from a full lineup of 8 shades — including 4 exclusive colors available only during the event period.
Fujiya pastry shops are collaborating with Sanrio's 2026 Sanrio Character Ranking event, offering voting cards with every ¥550 purchase of Sanrio Characters collaboration products from April 9 to May 24, 2026.
To mark the 30th anniversary of the manga series, a Gambling Apocalypse Kaiji pop-up store runs at Hakaba no Garō Nakano from April 16 to May 25, 2026, featuring a second wave of new merchandise and interactive photo spots including a "Finger Guillotine" installation.
A pop-up shop featuring Piske & Usagi from Kanahei's Small Animals will be held at Osaka Takashimaya from April 8 to April 20, 2026, offering over 300 types of cute character goods including stationery and everyday items.
From April 3 to 5, Matsuzakaya Ueno marks its 258th founding anniversary with a three-day fair featuring 21 types of special grab bags, exclusive food deals, and discounted items across food, cosmetics, and household goods.
Nerima Ward's Shikinokaori Rose Garden marks its 10th anniversary with the 2026 Rose Garden Festival from May 1 to June 7, 2026, featuring 333 varieties and 573 rose plants at peak spring bloom — with free admission and extended hours until 6:00 PM.
A collaboration event between Princess Connect! Re:Dive and Girls und Panzer das Finale has been confirmed, with a special PV now available on the official YouTube channel showcasing a replica tank and a crossover illustration.
From April 9 to May 24, 2026, fruit juice bar Kajyu Kobo Karin and its sister stores are offering 9 Sanrio Characters collaboration juices, with each purchase earning a vote in the 2026 Sanrio Character Ranking and a random limited coaster from 10 designs.
Sogo Yokohama is hosting a British Fair from April 2 to 12, 2026, featuring approximately 55 shops with British teas, scones, tableware, fashion, and collectibles.
The Powerpuff Girls POPUP STORE "Girls' Holiday," which proved hugely popular last year, is back at Fukuoka PARCO from April 8 to April 26, 2026, packed with cute merchandise including bags, pouches, skincare items, and more.
The second collaboration between Alvark Tokyo and TV anime "Chibi Godzilla Raids Again" takes place at the April 11 home game against Shimane Susanoo Magic, featuring an original short anime, player introductions by Chibi Godzilla, a stamp rally, and more.
The traveling exhibition celebrating the hit mobile game The Battle Cats is coming to Yokohama from April 24 to May 24, 2026, featuring stage recreations, exclusive merchandise, and behind-the-scenes content.
BEB5 Okinawa Seragaki by Hoshino Resorts is hosting "NEO Awamori Summer Night" from June 1 to August 31, 2026, offering guests a new Tropical Frozen Cocktail and returning NEO Awamori Sour in the awamori bottle-decorated TAMARIBA public space.
BTS Island: In the SEOM is holding a special fan event at MIYASHITA PARK in Shibuya this April, featuring a guaranteed lucky draw and character photo spots open to all.
Artist Chihiro Nagashima's solo exhibition "My Safe Room" will be held at the 10th Floor Art Gallery of Shinjuku Takashimaya from April 22 to May 4, 2026.
A pop-up shop and online store featuring newly drawn sakura-themed merchandise from Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion are set to open simultaneously from April 20 to May 3, 2026, commemorating the anime's 20th anniversary.
The 9th Dabimas Championship finals, held on March 20, 2026, concluded with Yojigen Ranch claiming the overall title with 85 points after placing 2nd in Race 1 and 1st in Race 2.
Barneys New York Kobe hosts a colorful jewelry pop-up by FUMIO MAKINO from April 3 to April 26, 2026, featuring natural gemstone pieces handcrafted in Jaipur.
Karaoke Manekineko is partnering with Pokémon's 30th anniversary, rolling out a landmark collaboration across approximately 700 locations in 45 prefectures — complete with special rooms featuring Cat and Meow-themed Pokémon for the very first time.
A limited-time popup celebrating the new GLOSS ABSOLU hair care series runs at @cosme TOKYO in Harajuku from April 8 to 14, featuring hands-on product trials, a personal advisory session, and a purchase-exclusive accessory-making workshop.
Kazo Miraikan in Saitama is hosting the "Koinobori Aquarium," where the building's iconic glass wall transforms into a giant tank filled with colorful koinobori. A koinobori-making workshop led by the artisan community "Koishikai" is also scheduled for April 4th and 5th.
Starting June 5, 2026, the Sky Beer Garden at Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo will open on the rooftop, offering sweeping mountain and train views alongside a summer festival lineup of food and drinks.
A limited-time collaboration between the dress-up and nurturing game Sugar Doll and the casual escape game Psycho Boy - Escape Game is now underway, bringing a new doll, a special gacha, and exclusive mission rewards through April 30, 2026.
The 12th job class line is coming to Ragnarok Online on April 7, 2026, bringing shape-shifting combat and powerful magic. A 331-hour free play campaign will also run to celebrate the launch.
TalesWeaver, the online RPG by Nexon, has launched its 22nd anniversary update featuring the "Star Fragments" event where players collect fragments from various activities to exchange for special commemorative items.
Tokyo City Keiba (TCK) kicks off its 2026 season on April 13 with 98 race days and 27 graded races, celebrating the 40th anniversary of Twinkle Race — Japan's first night horse racing event — with special payouts, a new seating area, a revamped illumination show, and increased prize money.
Tokyu Kabukicho Tower marks its 3rd anniversary on April 14, 2026, with a packed entertainment schedule — featuring NICKY ROMERO at nightclub ZEROTOKYO, a large-scale Street Live Festival, and a special appearance by globally active artist yama.
Private resort hotel YAWN YARD Kouri Island on Okinawa's Kouri Island is kicking off a new creative community project called "Tsunagaru Niwa" (Connected Garden) with a two-day free exhibition by Okinawa-based illustrator MIREI on April 18–19, 2026.
Biwako Hotel in Otsu City, Shiga, has lined up stay and day-trip plans for the 2026 Lake Biwa Fireworks Festival on August 6. With an unobstructed lakeside location, guests can watch approximately 10,000 fireworks launched over the water from the hotel's rooms and rooftop.
Local community group "Atsuta Miyashuku-kai" has released a new branding video marking the 11th anniversary of their monthly Atsuta Tsuitachi-ichi market, showcasing the sacred atmosphere of Atsuta Jingu and the lively spirit of the Atsuta district to audiences around the world.
The official Final Fantasy brass concert series returns after a two-year hiatus, touring 8 cities and 10 performances across Japan starting April 5, 2026 in Sapporo — featuring the Siena Wind Orchestra and new opera singer guests.
Calon DRY FLOWER, a dried and preserved flower specialty shop, has launched a limited Mother's Day 2026 collection featuring long-lasting floral gifts designed to be enjoyed as home décor well beyond the holiday itself.
A limited-time buffet featuring a live kitchen with roast beef and pizza will be held from May 2 to 6, 2026, at Garden Kitchen "Caramelo" in Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel, Shibuya. The event is designed for families of all ages with a wide selection of dishes and desserts.
A special limited-edition DOUTOR Coffee Piyorin, combining rich espresso with the beloved Piyorin sweets, will be available for dine-in only every Monday in April 2026 at Doutor Coffee Shop Asty Gifu.
A limited-edition collaboration between the beloved Piyorin sweets brand and Dunker, the mascot of professional basketball club San-en NeoPhoenix, is coming to Kalmia in Toyohashi on April 24 and 25, 2026.
ENSUE, a unisex fragrance brand themed around "echoes of memory," is hosting limited-time pop-up stores at ESTNATION locations in Osaka and Roppongi starting April 1, 2026.
From April 6 to April 26, 2026, over 60 of Ginza's finest restaurants and bars open their doors for the Ginza Machibal 2026 gourmet walking event, featuring a 3-ticket booklet for special drink and food pairings at each venue.
From April 28 to July 22, 2026, the observation deck HARUKAS 300 at Abeno Harukas will host a collaboration event with the TV anime Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, featuring character displays, nighttime projections, and exclusive merchandise.
Hotel Agora Osaka Moriguchi is opening its rooftop outdoor terrace for the 2026 beer garden season, running from May 8 through September 30. Guests can enjoy all-you-can-eat teppan grill dishes and rotating Mediterranean menus alongside unlimited draft beer and summer sangria.
Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo will hold its Firefly Evening Dinner Buffet from May 17 to June 30, 2026, featuring a lavish spread of Japanese, Western, and Chinese dishes, live kitchen performances, seasonal cocktails, and firefly viewing in the hotel's historic garden.
Hotel New Otani (Tokyo) is opening its outdoor pool "GARDEN POOL" for five days during Golden Week 2026, from May 2 to 6, complete with a heated pool, a toddler section, poolside dining, an ice sculpture performance, and exclusive private cabana areas.
A special cruise event inspired by THE IDOLM@STER MILLION LIVE! will take fans on a sea voyage around the Ariake and Toyosu waterfront, complete with exclusive recorded in-ship announcements and original merchandise.
IKEA Japan is partnering with the new Pokémon game Pokémon Pokopia to mark its 20th anniversary, with Pikachu- and Snorlax-inspired room sets appearing in stores nationwide and a special "IKEA Island" arriving in the game. The event runs from April 1 to May 10, 2026.
A 90-minute immersive experience set inside an entirely rented-out abandoned hotel in Oppama, Yokosuka. Participants step into the story as a mysterious hotel guest in a walking theater production beginning April 29, 2026.
For the Kameido Tenjin Wisteria Festival starting April 4, 2026, traditional wagashi shop Funabashiya is serving four seasonal wisteria-themed treats, including a brand-new Fuji Soda drink.
The Spring Fair 2026 runs from April 10 to May 6 at Machida Yakushiike Park Shikisai no Mori, featuring the Peony and Chinese Herbaceous Peony Festival alongside a variety of seasonal events across all nine park facilities.
Ragnarok M: Eternal Love is running a spring event series called "Midgard Spring Boot Camp" from April 1 to May 1, 2026, featuring daily in-game mail rewards and special equipment drops for adventurers.
Sayama Ski Area in Tokorozawa, Saitama is transforming into an ocean-themed indoor water park from April 25 to September 27, 2026, featuring upgraded attractions including a new Turtle Slider, Water Fireworks, and a packed lineup of Golden Week special events.
From April 29 to May 5, 2026, Shin Furano Prince Hotel will offer a seasonal afternoon tea experience inspired by the transition from winter snow to spring, served on the hotel's top-floor lounge overlooking the mountains of Furano.
SKIPシティ's Eizo Museum in Kawaguchi, Saitama is hosting a special exhibition exploring the history and behind-the-scenes world of stop-motion animation, running from May 2 to September 27, 2026.
Advance tickets for SUPER COMIC CITY 33, one of Japan's largest all-genre doujinshi sales events, go on sale at Animate stores across Japan and through Animate's online shop starting April 8, 2026.
On April 25, 2026, Whisky & Wine "Shun" at Swissôtel Nankai Osaka will host a special "Whisky Social" featuring Suntory's 5th Master of Whisky, Yuzo Ishihara, as guest lecturer, with a tasting of The Yamazaki, Suntory Yamazaki 12 Years, and Suntory Yamazaki 18 Years.
A special Tree Climbing® experience event is being held at the 21st Century Forest and Plaza in Matsudo on April 29, 2026. Participants use dedicated ropes and safety gear to climb trees in this hands-on nature activity.
Universal Studios Japan marked its 25th anniversary on March 31, 2026, with a special ceremony featuring park characters, a record-breaking crew greeting of around 650 members, and the debut of a limited-time diorama exhibition.
acosta!, one of Japan's largest cosplay events, is holding a Golden Week special called "Special Concept Week" at Sunshine City in Ikebukuro from May 5–10, 2026, with each day featuring different participation requirements based on age, student status, or cosplay style.
Kyoto Kimono Rental Yumeyakata Gojo Store is offering a special kimono rental plan timed with "Let's go to Kyoto. Presents NAKED meets World Heritage Site Daigoji Temple - Daigo Cherry Blossom Viewing -," a night illumination event at Daigoji Temple running from March 27 to April 12, 2026.
The fantasy RPG Flower Knight Girl launched the "Lililili★Bunny Fes" Easter event on March 30, 2026, bringing new characters, gacha additions, and more through April 13.
The third phase of the year-long IDOLiSH7 Harmony Lounge collaboration cafe introduces a Japanese restaurant concept produced by Re:vale, running from April 7 to May 10, 2026, at Animatecafe Ikebukuro 2nd Store and Osaka Nipponbashi.
To mark its 10th anniversary, KAMIHIME PROJECT is adding limited deities Tetra and Arisa in new outfits, along with a daily roulette that awards up to 100 free gacha pulls per day.
A live sound film festival is set to take place at Marunouchi Piccadilly in Tokyo from April 17 to 23, 2026, bringing 13 titles spanning anime, musicals, and action films — all screened with concert-grade audio equipment for an immersive, live-concert-like experience.
The nature-inspired jewelry brand Plow is hosting a pop-up order event at TICCA Tokyo in Setagaya from April 4 (Sat) to April 14 (Tue), 2026, showcasing new 2026 SS pieces, classic staple items, and custom collections.
The SAKURA WINE FESTIVAL 2026 is coming to Yaba Park in Nagoya this April, with a brand-new gamified feature called SAKE QUEST that lets attendees earn extra coins by completing wine-tasting challenges via the official app.
DMM GAMES' cross-heroine RPG Techcronoss has launched a maid-costumed Jeanne alongside a seasonal event and a collaboration cafe at Cure Maid Cafe in Akihabara, running from April 10 to April 26.
On April 18, 2026, The Union Bar & Lounge at Hyatt Regency Yokohama hosts a one-night guest bartender event featuring Shingo Noma, one of Japan's most celebrated bartenders from Hiroshima.
The Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre in Ikebukuro is holding special guided theatre tours in April and May 2026, offering a behind-the-scenes look at halls during TACT FESTIVAL 2026 setup and a visit to the concert hall before a performance.
Starting March 31, Yakitori Land in Yamatokoriyama, Nara is offering a weekday-only all-you-can-eat plan featuring over 60 menu items for 120 minutes at 3,300 yen per adult.
A pre-order campaign for new Frieren Beyond Journey's End Ani-Art merchandise is running on Animate Online Shop from March 26 through April 12, 2026, with an in-store advance sale planned for June 17.
Hotel Metropolitan in Ikebukuro is hosting a Golden Week buffet event featuring Suica's Penguin-themed dishes and around 25 menu items, including seasonal spring ingredients, with two daily sessions from May 2 to 6, 2026.
Bar & Dining CLOUDS on the 35th floor of Hilton Fukuoka Sea Hawk is hosting a themed afternoon tea from May 1 to June 30, 2026, showcasing beloved classic sweets given a fresh, contemporary spin.
Gunma Minakami Hodaigi Ski Resort wraps up the 2025–2026 ski season with three simultaneous events on March 28–29, 2026, including a 1 million yen treasure hunt, a special snowboard course, and a curry speed-eating contest.
Restaurant Bon Salute Café on the 1st floor of Hotel Gracery Sapporo is hosting a limited-time strawberry-themed lunch and sweets buffet from April 21 to 29, 2026, featuring a brand-new pancake machine, free-cut cake, and a white chocolate fountain.
An online lottery celebrating the birthday of main heroine Umi Asanagi from "I Made Friends with the Second Prettiest Girl in My Class" is launching on Kadokawa's "Kujibikido" service from April 3, 2026, featuring newly illustrated prizes and exclusive bonus gifts.
A limited-time pop-up shop featuring Marimekko's playful collection, including exclusive items and early-release pieces, opens at Hankyu Umeda Main Store from April 8 to 21, 2026.
From April 6 to 19, 2026, Maxell Aqua Park Shinagawa will run a special "Keeper's Day Week," offering visitors a closer look at the daily work of aquarium keepers and the role aquariums play in animal welfare.
A 4-day comprehensive event exploring the watersheds connecting the Nanyo Alps to the Uwanada Sea and Shimanto River will be held from April 22 to 25, 2026, at Mori no Kuni Valley in Matsuno-cho, Ehime Prefecture, featuring symposiums, field work, and a community festival.
To mark its 10th anniversary, Strings Hotel Nagoya is holding a public vote to determine the most beloved parfait from its 10-year history. The winning creation will make a special comeback on June 28 — Parfait Day.
The global sports and lifestyle brand NEW ERA is opening a bag-focused pop-up store on the 1st floor of AMU EST in Hakata from April 3 to 19, 2026 — its first pop-up in the Hakata area.
To celebrate its 4th anniversary on April 1, 2026, NOHGA HOTEL KIYOMIZU KYOTO is hosting four special events centered on music, art, and food — including a live music night with artist Shinra Shinji, a limited-edition craft beer, a sushi and wine pairing evening, and a photography exhibition.
Painter and picture book author Rimako Horikawa holds her 8th solo exhibition at Wako's Seiko House Hall in Ginza, presenting around 60 works including paintings, ceramics, and original picture book illustrations, from April 23 to May 6, 2026.
The Shibuya River Street promenade is getting its first illumination renewal in three years. Starting April 1, 2026, a nature-inspired lighting concept called "SHIBUYA FLOWSCAPE" will transform the riverside walkway with light that responds to water, wind, and air conditions.
The Station Café Bar at Shinjuku Prince Hotel is offering a hands-on pizza making event for elementary school children, paired with a special lunch buffet, on May 5 and 6, 2026.
A new Starbucks Cafe & Art Gallery opens in Yanaka, Tokyo on March 28, 2026, featuring an inaugural group exhibition by three emerging artists — Karin Hosono, Shotaro Sanada, and YU SORA — all exploring the shared theme of "Yanaka."
The 3D tactics RPG Tenkei Paradox is running a revival of its triple collaboration event featuring characters from three 3D-focused titles, with limited gacha, missions, and special packs available through April 2026.
The event PV for The CREATORS — a large-scale networking event connecting creators with entertainment industry companies — has been released ahead of its April 17–18, 2026 run at Akihabara UDX in Tokyo.
Tree of Savior Neverland introduces the new Ami version, bringing the exclusive companion pet Ami to the continent of Norn — a former demon lord who becomes a player's most trusted partner.
The National Ballet Theatre of Ukraine (formerly Kyiv Ballet) brings its gala tour "Special Selection 2026" to Japan from July 23 to August 11, 2026, with 14 performances across the country. General tickets went on sale March 27.
Two new Another Characters, Nicole (Triumphant Song) voiced by Ayaka Nanase and Noelle (Friendship) voiced by Saho Shirashina, have arrived in Alice Gear Aegis starting March 12, 2026. A revival event, new costume gacha, and spring sale are also now underway.
Beer Garden Miami at Takashimaya Omiya, part of a rooftop beer garden tradition dating back to 1963, launches its 2026 season on April 17 with over 100 all-you-can-eat-and-drink options, daily stage events, and new taco and salad bar.
Art viewing tickets for the immersive theater Hanayoi no Daichakai (Flower Night Tea Ceremony) at Kitano Tenmangu's Fūgetsu-den go on sale from March 29. Photography of the stage sets is permitted.
To celebrate The Fear Exhibition Osaka, CAFE Lab. at Grand Front Osaka North Wing is offering a limited-edition original cappuccino in three designs, available from March 27 to May 10, 2026.
The Spring Batope Festival V is now underway in Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation 2 for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, featuring the newly added V2 Gundam and a range of in-game events running through April 30, 2026.
Hakone Kowakien Yunessun is hosting the seasonal "Hanami Onsen 2026" event from March 26, 2026, featuring a duck-filled cherry blossom bath, outdoor hanami in swimwear, and limited spring cocktails at the resort's hotels.
From April 9 to 13, 2026, the event "Horoyoi, Fukushima" comes to the Square Zero event space inside Tokyo Station's B1 gate, offering sake tastings from six Fukushima breweries, original games, and a selection of local Fukushima specialty products.
A spicy cuisine-themed interior decoration event and a pickup gacha featuring new chef character Edel have launched in the mobile isekai restaurant simulation game Isekai Kitchen.
To celebrate the 45th anniversary of Kobe Portopia Hotel and the upcoming 5th anniversary of the theater-style aquarium átoa, the hotel's Tea Lounge Belcour will offer a limited-time collaboration afternoon tea set from April 27 to June 28, 2026.
Michi-no-Eki Nagomi in Kyotamba, Kyoto is holding its "Spring Zanmai" event, featuring 100 varieties of strawberry sweets and goods, with handmade cafe menu items made from specially grown strawberries.
Top dancers from Senegal and Ghana will compete in a special showcase at Mynavi DANCEALIVE 2026 FINAL, held on April 19 at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo.
A collaboration event between the comic Rooster Fighter and the Japanese-style MMORPG Onigiri launches on March 26, 2026, bringing an exclusive story event, the new mounted-attack character Keiji, and a range of login and repost campaigns.
An immersive art exhibition celebrating Ultra Kaiju diversity opens at Ginza Tsutaya Books from April 10, 2026, featuring video installations created through a collaboration between AiHUB, 13 Tokyo University of the Arts students and graduates, and AI technology.
The PPULBATU CAFE 2026 in JAPAN, a themed cafe featuring Tomorrow X Together's official characters, is set to open at three locations across Tokyo, Osaka, and Aichi starting in April 2026.
Three izakaya restaurants operated by CHIMNEY CO., LTD. will host a collaboration with the Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha series from April 16 to May 15, 2026, offering 13 limited food and drink items alongside exclusive character cards.
At Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden, spring ephemerals are putting on a spectacular show. The garden's approximately 5,000 Dogtooth violet (Katakuri) plants and drifts of Anemone pseudoaltaica are currently at peak bloom, with viewing expected through mid-to-late April.
Shima Green Adventure in Shima City, Mie Prefecture is hosting a real mystery-solving game from April 24 to June 28, 2026, where participants explore the park as the "Hero of Light" to collect five orbs and save the world of Shimadia.
On April 1, 2026, Shimoda Aquarium will hold an induction ceremony for three new animal keepers, with a dolphin presenting one of the new recruits with a whistle — a tool of the trade.
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Japan is launching four collaboration donuts inspired by The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, available at all KKD locations from April 8, 2026.
From the Taiwan Festival collaborating with Tainan City to a koinobori display of about 1,000 carp streamers, TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN® is hosting a packed lineup of events from April through the Golden Week holiday.
Tokyo's Toneri Park will host the "Flowers & Light Movement" from April 10 to 26, 2026, featuring nemophila flower beds, immersive illuminations, and light installations across the park's fountain and lawn areas — all free to enter.
A Valais Blacknose Sheep lamb, often called "the cutest sheep in the world," was born on March 22, 2026 at Rosanberry Tawada English Garden in Maibara, Shiga. Public viewing is scheduled to begin on April 3.
On April 18 and 19, 2026, Meriken Park in Kobe will host "Waku Waku Animal World," a two-day interactive animal event featuring over 30 species including small animals, birds, reptiles, and insects.
From April 29 to May 6, 2026, Tokyo Midtown Yaesu hosts YAESU BIG HOLIDAY 2026, a free Golden Week festival featuring a giant 25-meter koi nobori tunnel, kids' science workshops, an outdoor play park, and live music.
For the entire month of April 2026, Aloft Osaka Dojima serves a limited-time sakura afternoon tea featuring strawberry sweets, seasonal savories, and spring cocktails.
Baumkuchen Expo 2026 runs at Daimaru Sapporo from April 15 to 20, 2026, bringing together approximately 300 varieties of baumkuchen from across Japan, with brand popup booths, a tasting bar, AI-baked fresh baumkuchen, hands-on baking experiences, and a nationwide popularity vote.
Digital combo tickets pairing Odakyu Line round-trip fares with admission passes for three of Enoshima's top attractions go on sale April 4, 2026, ahead of the Enoshima Art Festival 2026 running April 11 to June 7.
From April 11 to June 30, 2026, GLAMP DOME Ise-Kashikojima in Mie Prefecture will host a Hawaiian-style resort experience featuring acai bowls, a tropical drink bar, and rental Hawaiian accessories.
All six Godzilla Store locations in Japan are participating in the spring "HEAT RAY CAMPAIGN" starting March 27, 2026, featuring special artwork by Shinji Higuchi and Mayu Yukishita, exclusive merchandise, and the first-ever Godzilla Store in Kyushu.
A limited two-day cultural program in Kyoto invites visitors to explore the normally off-limits areas of Higashi Honganji guided by a monk, enjoy a tea ceremony with an exclusive wagashi, and dine on French cuisine inside the registered tangible cultural property Funatsuru Kyoto Kamogawa Resort.
C4 Connect's mobile RPG Idle Girls is celebrating its 9th anniversary with a series of in-game events, the limited-time arrival of sub-general Takemikazuchi's bride costume "Raimeikasai," and an X lottery campaign offering signed illustrated cards from voice actress Kana Asumi.
To celebrate its 10th anniversary, Kobe Minato Onsen Ren is reviving its tent sauna event on April 18 and 19, 2026, featuring aufguss performances by 10 Aufgiesser alongside an outdoor heated pool for cooling down.
Hotel Listel Inawashiro in Fukushima's Aizu region is offering a range of spring experiences to coincide with the Fukushima Destination Campaign, from cherry blossom viewing along Kannon-ji River to illuminated night sakura and a strawberry-filled dinner buffet.
The upcoming TV anime "Living Life to the Fullest in a Tiny One-Tatami-Mat-Sized Room" will have a special video screened at AnimeJapan 2026, with original flyers distributed at two booths and a Hedgehog manga café membership SNS campaign running March 28 through April 3.
NAGOYA REPTILES WORLD 2026 SPRING takes place on March 28 and 29, 2026, at Port Messe Nagoya's Exhibition Hall 2, with over 100 booths, hands-on animal encounters, special exhibitions, and stage shows.
A limited-time original tour jointly developed by OMO5 Kanazawa Katamachi by Hoshino Resorts and the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa runs from April 25 to September 6, 2026, turning the entire city into an exhibition venue through a guided street observation walk.
A new AC Scratch called "Quaint Ensemble '26" has launched in PHANTASY STAR ONLINE 2 NEW GENESIS ver.2, featuring sexy Japanese-style costumes, elegant dresswear, and motion change items available from March 25 to April 22, 2026.
From May 7 to June 29, 2026, THE RAY restaurant at Rihga Royal Hotel Osaka offers a limited 20-servings-per-day Rose and Afternoon Tea Lunch, pairing French course cuisine with seven rose-inspired sweets.
To celebrate its 10th anniversary, card-based suspense app Roppongi Sadistic Night has launched a collaboration with the card battle romance game Kiss of Princess, featuring newly drawn cards, a special gacha offer, and an SNS giveaway campaign.
The Shibuya Sakuragaoka Sakura Matsuri kicks off on March 27, 2026 at Shibuya Sakura Stage and the surrounding Sakuragaoka area, bringing cherry blossom season to life with a lineup of events including a Sakura Miku pop-up, an artisan bread festival, and a world-class fashion carnival.
The popular "Shinjuku Kotori Haku" bird-themed market returns for its 6th year at Odakyu Department Store Shinjuku, running from April 1 to 6. Bird artists and specialty shops from across Japan will gather to offer bird-motif goods, accessories, ceramics, and more.
Shizuoka Blue Revs and BEAUTY&YOUTH UNITED ARROWS are releasing their fourth collaborative collection, featuring a short-sleeve rugby shirt and a pile polo shirt that balance casual wearability with stadium presence.
The purchase bonuses for TechnoByobu TB-02 The Ghost in the Shell have been announced, featuring an original illustration by Shirow Masamune rendered in western gold leaf — depicting Fuchikoma characters enjoying cherry blossom viewing.
A free stamp rally co-hosted by Tokyo Metro and Tokyo Monorail runs from April 3 to May 10, 2026, inviting participants to visit four stations and collect yokai-themed stamps for a chance to win original prizes.
Yojiya's traveling pop-up shop "Yojiya Furatto" is returning to Iyotetsu Takashimaya in Matsuyama, Ehime, for a second run from April 15 to 28, 2026. The event features limited-edition skincare items, the third wave of "Yojiko" character merchandise, and exclusive gift campaigns.
The mobile 3-match puzzle game based on the anime The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You has launched a new limited gacha and in-game challenge event featuring Shizuka Yoshimoto.
An Emperor Penguin chick born on September 30, 2025, at Adventure World in Shirahama, Wakayama, is reaching its half-birthday on March 30, 2026. A special celebration featuring an ice cake and a hands-on animal talk with a penguin robot is planned.
The Art Aquarium Exhibition Saitama Super Arena 2026 opens at the Saitama Super Arena Exhibition Hall on March 25, marking the first time this goldfish art event comes to Saitama Prefecture.
DMM GAMES' Girls Creation -少女藝術綺譚- has kicked off the "Moulan Festival" celebration along with the raid event "Moulan's Happy Service【Precious Connections】," featuring login bonuses, multiplier campaigns, a new pickup gacha, and a limited-time raid running until March 31, 2026.
On April 4 and 5, 2026, Fuji-Q Highland will host its 3rd Sweets Walking event, inviting visitors to stroll a 1.5km cherry blossom route inside the park while sampling mini sweets at five shops, all with Mt. Fuji as the backdrop.
To celebrate April 4th — known as Happiness Day — a campaign is underway offering a chance to win a box of Yukigamine Ranch Jersey Milk Happy Milk Sablé cookies, plus a limited-time sampling event at Daikanyama T-SITE.
The outlaw harem management RPG Harem of Tokyo has launched a series of 2.5th anniversary celebration events starting March 20, 2026, offering new avatars, login gifts, serial codes, prize campaigns, and more through March 31.
The spring event HARMONYLAND Flower Fantasy kicked off at Harmonyland in Hiji, Oita on March 20, 2026, featuring the flower show "The Colorful Blooming!", colorful flower gardens, limited-edition food, and character merchandise.
An immersive exhibition featuring bizarre "cosmic plants" tied to Mt. Rokko's urban legends opens at the Shizen Taikan Observatory Rokko Shidare from April 17 to August 16, 2026.
The Settsu-kyo Sakura Festival takes place from March 28 to April 12, 2026, at Settsu-kyo Park's cherry blossom square in Takatsuki City, with evening illuminations on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
The 10th anniversary campaign for Shiro Project:RE kicked off on March 24, 2026, offering players up to 12 high-rarity ★7 castle girls through free packs and bonuses, alongside new limited-time Variant characters including a new form of Edo Castle.
To celebrate the upcoming anime adaptation of Sirotan on TV Asahi, a new puppet-style stuffed toy called the "Sirotan Fluffy Puppet Plush" goes on sale March 25, 2026, exclusively through online stores. A character greeting event is also planned at AnimeJapan 2026.
A limited-time pop-up store featuring exclusive "Teasing Master Takagi-san" merchandise with brand-new illustrations will be held at two Ito-Yokado locations from April 3 to 15, 2026.
A pop-up store for the manga series The Guy She Was Interested in Wasn't a Guy at All is coming to select bookstores across Japan from April 1, 2026. Exclusive merchandise featuring two newly drawn illustrations by author Sumiko Arai will be available for purchase, with a nationwide fair also planned for late April.
The popular smartphone game "100 Sleeping Princes and the Kingdom of Dreams" is getting a collaboration cafe at eeo Cafe in Ikebukuro from April 25 to May 7, 2026, along with new merchandise now available online.
A new character, Satanachia, has joined the cross-heroine RPG Techcronoss on DMM GAMES, with a limited-time pickup gacha running from March 23 to April 6, 2026.
On April 21, a wine tasting course led by a sommelier from f winery — Felissimo's urban winery in Kobe — comes to Blooming Kitchen at Grand Green Osaka's JAM BASE. Participants will sample four rosé and orange wines while learning how to choose them with confidence.
Garyu Park in Nagano, listed among Japan's Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots, holds its annual Sakura Festival from April 1 to 19, 2026, featuring around 600 blooming trees, nightly pond illuminations, and a commemorative card with local shop benefits.
Himeji Castle will host its annual night cherry blossom event from March 27 to April 5, 2026, featuring enchanting light shows throughout the Nishinomaru Garden and street piano performances.
BEB5 Karuizawa by Hoshino Resorts and wellness company suwaru are hosting a 1-night, 2-day retreat in the Karuizawa Hoshino Area, featuring yoga, meditation, forest bathing, and flying squirrel watching in the fresh greenery of May.
The beachside BBQ facility SEA SIDE MAGIC in Laguna Gamagori, Aichi is back for 2026, offering hands-free BBQ from ¥2,500 per person alongside summer pools, fireworks, and a range of seasonal events.
A Luminous Witches pop-up shop opens at AKIHABARA Gamers on March 27, 2026, featuring exclusive merchandise, a lottery campaign with cast-signed prizes, and an online shop campaign running through May 10.
Shabon Dama Soap is opening a limited-time immersive pop-up event at Fukuoka PARCO from March 28 to April 5, 2026, where visitors can try and purchase the brand's simple skincare lineup.
An opening party celebrating the launch of PBOX STND on the 10th floor of Shibuya PARCO is set for Friday, March 27. The event features DJ and VJ performances, a satellite viewing program with the 9th floor's DOMMUNE, free original drinks, and limited collaboration items.
The first-ever Psycho Eyes POP UP STORE is heading to four Hands locations across Japan, starting March 26, 2026. New merchandise using original illustrations will be available, including trading can badges, acrylic stands, T-shirts, tote bags, and more.
The Shika-Saru-Kitsune Building (Shikanosarukitsune Building) in Nara celebrates its 5th anniversary with a spring event featuring seven deer-themed experiences, including the iconic "shikayose" deer gathering, a guided walking tour, workshops, and limited-edition sweets.
A hands-on slime park, Slime Wonderland, is set to open at the WHATAWON entertainment complex in Kishiwada, Osaka from March 25 to April 4, 2026, offering interactive slime experiences for families and visitors of all ages.
Mihama Town Lake Center in Fukui is hosting a two-day spring event with zero-emission boat cruises, bird-watching tours, night cruises, and a cycle cruise across the scenic Mikata Five Lakes.
Strings Hotel Nagoya celebrates its 10th anniversary with a one-night-only spring event on April 22, 2026, featuring Chandon Rosé as the welcome drink in a pink-themed Cabana Garden.
From March 20 to April 6, 2026, Wappen Factory is hosting a pop-up event on the 2nd floor of Seibu Shibuya's A Building, where visitors can customize bags and pouches with their choice of patches on the spot.
Kasamatsu Town in Gifu Prefecture hosts its annual spring festival, featuring a cherry blossom festival from March 21 to April 5 and the traditional Honmatsuri on April 12.
Seven Knights Idle Adventure has received a major 2.5th anniversary update, introducing the new Legend Hero "On Stage Dellons" along with a series of limited-time events running through early April 2026.
The smartphone puzzle game Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian: Puzzle Party! has introduced bunny girl versions of Ayano and Yuki, along with a limited-time cumulative score ranking event running through March 25.
On May 16, 2026, Okazaki Red Diamond Stadium will host the Anime Classics Anison Fire FES Okazaki — an immersive entertainment event syncing classic anime footage from the Showa and Heisei eras with world-class fireworks.
A city-inspired scent named "Urban Garden," selected by citizen vote, will be used for spatial presentation at the Art Aquarium exhibition held at Saitama Super Arena from March 25 to May 10, 2026—the first time a designated city's original fragrance features in a large-scale cultural event.
The Baumkuchen Expo makes its second appearance at the Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin Store from April 1 to 6, 2026, bringing together more than 400 types of baumkuchen from across Japan, along with hands-on baking experiences and fun venue events.
A collaboration cafe celebrating the new & Shimajiro brand opens at café STUDIO in Harajuku from March 19 to April 5, 2026, featuring themed menus, original merchandise, and a sticker campaign for visitors.
Sunshine City in Ikebukuro is hosting a large-scale Case Closed collaboration event across its observatory, aquarium, restaurants, and more from April 8 to June 7. The event features mystery rallies, exclusive merchandise, a first-ever special sea lion performance, and character meet-and-greets during Golden Week.
Global fashion brand CHARLES & KEITH is holding a pop-up event at MARKET LAGOICE, a local produce shop in Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo, to celebrate a new fruit-themed capsule collection.
The first Chiikawa smartphone app marks one year with a special anniversary site, countdown campaigns, a Snow White-themed in-app event, and pop-up events in five cities.
A limited-time pop-up store for the anime Dark Moon - The Blood Altar is set to tour five Loft locations nationwide starting March 25, 2026, featuring exclusive merchandise and life-size character panels.
To celebrate the theatrical release of "Detective Conan: Fallen Angel of the Highway," Yokohama Marine Tower is offering limited-quantity observatory tickets that come with an exclusive engraved commemorative coin, along with special photo spots and illumination events running from April 10 to July 31, 2026.
DINO SAFARI 2026, a live dinosaur entertainment experience, runs at Shibuya Hikarie Hall (9th floor) from April 24 to May 6, 2026 during Golden Week. The show features the DINO-A-LIVE debut of Parasaurolophus — a dinosaur recognized by its distinctive long crest — alongside fan favorites like T-Rex, Stegosaurus, and Allosaurus, all brought to life through award-winning mechanical dinosaur suits.
From April 1 to 26, the ecute Tachikawa station shopping concourse presents its first-ever "MOO More 乳Style" fair, featuring 26 dairy-themed sweets and savory dishes — including Tachikawa-exclusive new items from two newly arriving shops.
The Edo-Tokyo Museum is set to reopen after approximately four years of renovation, with its first post-reopening special exhibition showcasing around 160 items from the museum's own collection, exploring the vibrant culture of Edo from April 25 to May 24, 2026.
A collaboration event between the arcade card action game Eiketsu Taisen: Seven Seas Colors and Fate/Grand Order Arcade kicked off on March 18, 2026, bringing 8 Servants from FGO Arcade to the battlefield as warrior cards in a stamp campaign running through April 2026.
Eitaro Souhonpo is presenting "Ameno Saurus" — charming dinosaur-shaped wagashi filled with Amaou strawberry or Daicho lemon flavor — at the 80th National Famous Confectionery Exhibition at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi from March 18 to 23, 2026.
The matcha afternoon tea collaboration between FAUCHON Hotel Kyoto and long-established Uji tea house Tsujiri Heibei Honten returns for a second year, featuring a limited lacquerware stand version. A special matcha pairing dinner event is also planned for June.
Pianist Niu Niu, known for performing the piano parts for Pan Wei in the TV anime Forest of Piano, is set to perform in Fukuoka at FFG Hall on August 9, 2026. General tickets go on sale from March 28.
Harmonyland's limited-time event "Harmonyland 35th Anniversary" kicks off on April 24, 2026. The latest announcement reveals the event's key visual for the first time, along with a brand-new anniversary costume for Hello Kitty.
Asakusa Hanayashiki, Japan's oldest amusement park, is holding its "Haruyashiki 2026" spring festival from March 20 to April 5, 2026, featuring cherry blossoms, a rooftop garden reopening, character events, world champion game exhibitions, and discounted passes for families and students.
HOSHINOYA Kyoto presents six seasonal experiences from early to late summer 2026, set in the verdant valley of Arashiyama — once a retreat for ancient Heian aristocrats.
From April 1 to June 30, 2026, Hotel Granvia Osaka's restaurants are offering a seasonal dining fair featuring Japanese kaiseki, teppanyaki, and French cuisine to mark life's milestone moments.
The schedule has been confirmed for Infiorata Kobe 2026, the spring tradition in which intricate floral pictures are created using tulip petals across two neighborhoods in the city.
Two special viewing plans are available for the Johana Hikiyama Festival on May 5, 2026 — experience the festival's iconic "Iori-uta" performances from a comfortable tatami room or a reserved outdoor seat.
Laline is running an Instagram giveaway campaign to mark the release of its limited-edition "Dreamy Bath Time" collection featuring Cinnamoroll from Sanrio. Ten winners will receive a hand cream and an exclusive acrylic keychain.
Marking one year since the Europe Area renovation, Little World Open-Air Folk Museum in Inuyama, Aichi will hold a three-day commemorative event from March 20 to 22, featuring Celtic music performances and limited-edition anniversary gourmet dishes.
Marking the 20th anniversary of The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, the exhibition showcases the largest-ever collection of production materials from animation film director Mamoru Hosoda at CREATIVE MUSEUM TOKYO in Kyobashi, Tokyo this summer.
The 2026 new version of the Miffy zakka Festa is making its first-ever appearance in Kanto at Matsuzakaya Ueno Store. Running from March 19 to 30, the event features over 1,000 Miffy goods and exclusive event-only items, all wrapped in the theme color red.
Nara-based Japanese lighting brand NEW LIGHT POTTERY holds a pop-up exhibition at CIBONE in Omotesando from March 28 to April 12, 2026, featuring around 25 products including a CIBONE-exclusive limited edition of the "Como" washi paper floor stand.
NEWoMan SHINJUKU marks its 10th anniversary with two special celebrations — the fashion flea market event NEW YAMI-ICHI featuring around 40 vendors, and the food festival NEW JUBILEE complete with a fan-voted "Oshi Gourmet General Election" and 10th anniversary limited menus.
A new concept area called MIMURE opens at NEWoMan Takanawa on Saturday, March 28. Here's a preview of notable menu items, a limited-time pop-up shop, and upcoming events.
The Japan Sake and Shochu Makers Association has announced its Japanese Sake Event Calendar for April 2026, featuring a lineup of sake tasting events held across Tokyo, Gunma, and other regions.
A collaboration cafe celebrating Nishimura Yuji's 10th anniversary is coming to Cafe Fan Base at Landmark Plaza in Yokohama Minato Mirai. The event features special plushie-friendly dining setups, interactive table technology, and a full character-themed menu running from April 15 to May 10, 2026.
During Golden Week 2026, buffet restaurant Printemps at Okinawa Harbor View Hotel in Naha is running a kids-free promotion where one child under 12 eats for free when the family arrives by 6:00 PM.
Cross Hotel Sapporo is hosting PLUS ART FAIR 2026, a three-day art event from April 3 to 5, 2026, where eight rooms on the 13th floor become galleries showcasing works by Hokkaido-based artists.
Buffet Dining Kessel at Shin-Yokohama Prince Hotel is holding a Nagasaki Fair from April 1 to May 31, 2026, featuring rare local ingredients and regional dishes personally selected by the head chef during a visit to Nagasaki.
The in-station shops at Takanawa Gateway Station are marking one year since their grand opening on March 27, 2026, with a lineup of special events — including limited menus using locally harvested Takanawa honey and pop-up bakeries in the "Machiai" event space.
Mamoru Hosoda's beloved anime classic, The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, is getting a nationwide revival theatrical run in summer 2026, this time in 4K for the very first time, to celebrate the film's 20th anniversary.
TOKYO CREATIVE SALON 2026 kicked off on March 13 in the Ginza area, offering a mix of tradition and modern creativity through street-walk programs, fashion snap experiences, and cultural events running through March 22.
Tokyo Tower's beloved outdoor highball garden is back for its 15th season, running from March 20 to October 18, 2026, with two distinct venues offering al fresco dining and drinks in the shadow of the iconic tower.
A limited-time exhibition centered on the newly launched Black Nikka Clear Highball is heading to the rooftop terrace of Tokyu Plaza Harajuku "Harakado" from April 6 to 12.
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter is hosting "Invitation from Hogwarts," a limited-time special event from March 18 to September 6, 2026, celebrating the 25th anniversary of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.
Around 310,000 tulips in approximately 100 varieties and some 550,000 nemophila blooms will color Umami Hills Park in Nara this spring, with food stalls, local specialty sales, guided tours, and character photo sessions planned throughout the event.
Yokohama MORES near Yokohama Station West Exit is holding a "Pink Carnival" spring campaign from March 19, featuring pink-themed fashion, food, accessories, a stamp rally, and a limited 10x points campaign.
The 23rd Grand Hokkaido Fair at Yokohama Takashimaya brings together around 95 vendors, highlighting spring king crab, asparagus, and strawberries shaped by climate change and evolving farming techniques.
A free real-life escape game exploring the story of Alaska seafood is being held at Yoyogi Park on March 22. Participants who complete the challenge will receive a complimentary Alaska pollock cheese kamaboko.
AQUARIUM × ART átoa in Kobe is hosting a special shells exhibition from March 28 to April 26, 2026, exploring the relationship between shellfish, the aquarium, and human culture through displays, hands-on activities, and a related event.
New York's acclaimed Benjamin Steakhouse is serving a special Easter Steak Course at its Roppongi location from April 1 through April 30, 2026, celebrating the arrival of spring with USDA Prime Beef and Easter-inspired dishes.
The "Sekisui Castle Fresh Green Festival 2026" is scheduled to run from April 29 to May 24 at Gujo Hachiman Castle in Gifu Prefecture. Visitors can meet the actual castle lord, enjoy quiz battles, try on samurai armor, and take part in a variety of seasonal events celebrating the castle's lush spring greenery.
From March 12 to April 8, 2026, La foret buffet restaurant at Hotel Green Tower Makuhari is offering a special web-reservation-only course featuring all-you-can-eat domestic strawberries.
Huis Ten Bosch in Nagasaki Prefecture is hosting the summer event "RIDE ON SUMMER '26" from July 17 to September 13, 2026, featuring a new 8K Neon Genesis Evangelion ride attraction, the world's only Miffy-themed area, and a brand-new European-style resort pool zone.
The mobile game Hypnosis Mic -Alternative Rap Battle- is marking six years since its launch on March 26, 2020, with a large-scale 6th ANNIVERSARY campaign running through late March 2026.
Advance ticket sales for the International Horticultural Expo 2027, Yokohama, Japan open on March 19, 2026. 1-day passes, season passes, and summer passes are all available, with a special commemorative ticket also planned.
On April 5, 2026, Iseyama Hills in Yokohama opens its normally private Bamboo Court reception hall to the public for a one-day matcha-themed afternoon tea event featuring spring garden views.
A limited-time "Vessel Exhibition" popup is running at JONAI SQUARE in Saga City through March 22, featuring the Eau acrylic multi-tray crafted by artisans in Saga Prefecture.
The Koedo Kawagoe Spring Festival begins on March 28, turning the historic Ichibangai shopping street into a lively Edo-period town. Shopkeepers dress in period costume, and cherry blossoms frame the festivities throughout the city.
Legeclo: Legend Clover has launched a new school uniform-themed gacha featuring SSR characters Katia and Gabriel, alongside the "Passion Blooms at the Academy – Part 1" event running through March 30, 2026.
Due to high demand, the Meguro River Cherry Blossom Cruise (March 20–April 12, 2026) has announced additional sailings. Enjoy viewing Tokyo's iconic cherry blossom tunnel from the water, with plans ranging from a guided standard cruise to a champagne-in-hand BAR Style Plan.
Izumo Taisha Sagami Bunsha in Hadano, Kanagawa, is holding its "Minami Hadano Mura Sakura Matsuri" from March 21 through April 12, 2026, featuring the 20-meter-tall "Ryoen Sakura" Somei Yoshino cherry tree in full bloom, light-up evenings, limited edition goshuin stamps, and strolling Kanagawa's longest cherry blossom avenue — some 700 trees stretching 6.2 km.
The 8th-floor Rooftop Terrace bar at Novotel Nara will offer a limited-time "Cherry Blossom Evening High Tea" from April 1 to May 31, 2026, featuring Nara's local ingredients, sakura-infused dishes, and free-flow drinks including rosé sparkling wine or champagne.
Three planetarium shows are on at Konica Minolta Planetaria TOKYO in Yurakucho this spring, with online tickets for April 1 through May 31 now available.
All-Day Dining Kaza at Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a special campaign from April 25 to July 20, 2026, offering free admission for children turning 10 in 2026 when accompanied by one paying adult.
During the 2026 Golden Week period, the 1F Sweets & Bakery "Sui" at Royal Park Hotel in Nihonbashi will be selling a special lineup of adorable animal-themed sweets and bread to celebrate Children's Day.
A special program is planned for March 22 at the Sennan Oyster Festival, held at SENNAN LONG PARK's "Umi no Marché" in Osaka. The day features live stage performances, free oyster soup, local sake tasting, a shell craft workshop, and a food rally.
From March 20 to April 5, 2026, Shimoda Floating Aquarium in Shizuoka is hosting a special April Fools exhibition spotlighting fun true-or-false trivia about sea creatures, including whether the porcupinefish really has 1,000 spines.
From May 1 to June 30, 2026, Buffet Dining Prince Marché at Shinjuku Prince Hotel offers a seasonal buffet featuring spice-infused dishes and citrus-based desserts, plus a special Golden Week crab feast.
A collaboration event between Sonic Rumble and The Smurfs is now underway, running until April 15. Players can earn Smurf-themed skins, battle in a Smurf Village stage, and pick up exclusive items from the shop.
A new in-game event has kicked off in White Cat Project NEW WORLD'S as of March 17, 2026, following the mystery of a rune that curses weapons on a strange island.
The actual aircraft that competed in AIR RACE X will be on display at Tokyo Midtown (Roppongi) from March 20 to 22, 2026, along with a LEXUS special edition vehicle and talk shows featuring pilot Yoshihide Muroya.
A collaboration campaign between smartphone game app BREAK MY CASE and Gokurakuyu / RAKU SPA is launching at 7 locations across the group from April 2 to April 27, 2026, featuring limited goods, themed baths, and more.
come×come, the gluten-free rice flour and rice bran oil sweets brand, will have a food booth at Japan International Boat Show 2026 at Pacifico Yokohama from March 19–22, offering five baked goods alongside specially curated coffee and juice.
After-sale shopping is now open on ShoPro Mall, with around 200 types of exclusive goods from the Dandadan Gengaten exhibition available through May 31, 2026.
An exclusive winery dinner event featuring a premium vineyard tour, barrel cellar tasting, and 6-course meal with wine pairings is set for May 23, 2026, for guests staying at Fairfield by Marriott Kyoto Kyotamba.
The life support game Fleur Days is running the "Classy Lips" in-game event alongside a limited-time gacha from March 16. New SSR and SR cards debut, and a White Day Story has also launched.
For five days in late April and early May 2026, Hotel New Grand in Yokohama opens its rarely seen Phoenix Room for a limited afternoon tea featuring seasonal sweets and savory bites, with views of fresh greenery from the historic main building.
A special spring food fair featuring over 70 dishes runs from March 18 to April 30, 2026, across the restaurant floors of JR Central Towers and JR Gate Tower in Nagoya.
A limited-time pop-up from KENELE STAND, the capsule toy shop run by art goods maker Kenelephant, is opening at LUMINE EST SHINJUKU 2F connEst from March 21 to April 20, 2026.
A free outdoor event bringing flying car technology to Kobe's Akashimachi-suji on March 28, 2026, featuring model displays, VR experiences, workshops, and stage talks.
Kyoto Yoichi, a night market that has drawn a cumulative 100,000 visitors, is set to appear inside Fujii Daimaru for the first time, transforming the department store basement into a lively festival marketplace.
Japanese accessory brand LAPUIS releases an anniversary collection featuring the new Connect Coil accessory series and a special T-shirt co-created with Fruit of the Loom, available from March 19, 2026.
From April 24 to May 31, 2026, Tokyo Midtown's lush green garden transforms into an outdoor haven with hands-free picnic rentals, a koinobori gallery, wellness activities, craft beer, and more.
To mark its 4th anniversary, Miffy Snack Shop is offering a limited-edition A5 washi paper file as a gift with purchases of ¥4,000 (tax included) or more, available at all six Japan locations starting March 30, 2026.
Starting March 13, 2026, Mist Train Girls-From the window of the foggy world- kicks off a packed lineup of 5.5th anniversary celebrations, including three waves of limited gacha banners, a treasure event, a character popularity election, and special packs.
Nikko City introduces a new tableware line crafted with the Nikko Bori woodcarving technique, and holds a traditional crafts fair at TIC TOKYO on March 19, 2026.
The Ninja Boy Rantaro cherry blossom-themed pop-up store "Tanoshi Ohanami no Dan POP UP STORE in Loft vol.3" is opening at six Loft stores across Japan from late March through April 2026, featuring new original illustrated merchandise and event-exclusive bonuses.
Regular tickets for the Sanrio Exhibition FINAL ver. 60 Years of Japan's Kawaii Culture, held at Mori Arts Center Gallery in Roppongi from April 9, went on sale March 16. New FINAL ver.-exclusive exhibits have also been announced, including a Sanrio Character Awards feature corner with 100 quiz questions.
Starting March 25, rickshaw rides through Shinjuku and Kabukicho run through May 5. The spring issue of free inbound magazine TOKYO CHEWY was also published on March 16, focused on cherry blossom and hanami culture.
A national popup event tour for the TV anime Tokyo Revengers has been announced, visiting all 47 prefectures across Japan with region-exclusive Mikey character designs and collectible stamps.
KADOKAWA's online lottery service Kujibikido is launching a Wind Breaker online lottery featuring new original illustrations with an "eating together" theme, available from March 24, 2026.
A special collaboration event between 17LIVE and the beloved LINE sticker character Mofupiyo is now underway, running from March 16 to 30, 2026, with exclusive gifts and limited prizes up for grabs.
A two-day hands-on workshop lets participants dye their own Allbirds shoes or apparel with natural indigo, guided by master dyer Kenta Watanabe from Tokushima.
The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo and Paris haute joaillerie maison Chaumet are collaborating on the Bee de Chaumet Afternoon Tea, running from April 1 to May 31, 2026, on the 45th floor Lobby Lounge.
The Osaka chocolaterie Cagi de rêves is running a limited-time Happy Easter Mignon Fair from March 18 to April 17, 2026, featuring a charming Easter collection centered on the theme of "mignon" (cute).
MIZKAN MUSEUM (MIM) in Handa City, Aichi, is hosting a special release commemoration exhibition tied to Doraemon the Movie: New Nobita and the Castle of the Undersea Devil. The event runs from March 27 to May 6, 2026, featuring interactive games, photo spots, and an exclusive ponzu bottle cap cover giveaway campaign.
A no-lose online lottery featuring exclusive limited merchandise celebrating VR idol group Enogu's 8th anniversary runs from March 16 to April 4, 2026.
An interactive event where visitors can learn about Hokkaido's geoparks through hands-on experience booths will be held at Shin-Sapporo Sunpiaza in March 2026.
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo is holding "Golden Week Family Festa 2026" on May 2 and 3, featuring a massive 7.2m x 3.6m Plarail diorama, railway job experiences with real station staff, shinkansen model displays, a magic show, and a junior patissier activity.
The 49th Iwatsuki Castle Ruins Park Cherry Blossom Festival takes place on Saturday, March 28, featuring koto performances, a flea market, food stalls, and free guided tours at one of Saitama's premier cherry blossom viewing spots.
Kakogawa's most cherished spring tradition returns to Kakurinji Temple, where a three-day ceremony centered on Prince Shotoku's memorial rites marks the arrival of the season — including a fire-walking ritual open to the public.
Ahead of its April TV broadcast, the anime Magical Sisters LuluttoLilly screens at 10 AEON CINEMA locations across Japan from March 20, with exclusive original merchandise also available at all theater stores nationwide.
From May 1 to 6, 2026, Restaurant Fine Terrace at Maihama View Hotel by HULIC will host a Golden Week Dinner Buffet featuring live roast beef carving and seasonal early-summer dishes, with special pricing for children staying at the hotel.
A children's art creation and exhibition event called "Hajimete no Tenrankai (First Exhibition)" is set for April 4, 2026 at Dainagoya Building in Nagoya. Participants create artwork with chalk-type oil pastels, which is then digitally displayed at the building's gallery.
Fashion brands Papas and Mademoiselle Non Non are joining TOKYO CREATIVE SALON 2026 MARUNOUCHI with a special silkscreen printing workshop at their Marunouchi flagship store, running March 18 to 20.
From April 1 to May 31, 2026, The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo presents a special collaboration afternoon tea with Parisian high jewelry maison CHAUMET, available at The Lobby Lounge on the 45th floor.
A seasonal Italian buffet "Primavera" runs from March 18 to May 25, 2026, at Terrace Dining Michela on the 1st floor of Royal Pines Hotel Urawa, featuring freshly baked pizza, pasta, acqua pazza, caprese, and a variety of Italian regional dishes.
A free-admission light outdoor event is set for SENNAN LONG PARK in Osaka's Sennan City, offering bonfire experiences, hands-on workshops, laser tag battles, food trucks, and a fashion market.
Shangri-La Tokyo is hosting a special one-evening collaboration with Kisvin Winery from Yamanashi on April 25, 2026, featuring a four-course dinner pairing seasonal local ingredients with acclaimed wines.
SWIMMER and GORO GURA are teaming up for a special campaign starting April 1, 2026, where lucky winners can receive exclusive original collaboration merchandise.
Wuthering Waves receives a major update on March 19, 2026, introducing new 5-star Resonator Sigrika, a story set at Startorch Academy, and a variety of limited-time events including a rhythm game collaboration with Muse Dash.
The armed customization action mobile game Alice Gear Aegis has added a new Stellar character — Aika Aikawa [Priestess] (CV: Naomi Oozora) — starting March 12, along with a new event, a free White Day costume, and a double pickup scout.
The relaxing mobile idle game Cats & Soup received a large spring update on March 13, 2026, themed "The Beautiful Flower Path of the Kingdom," bringing seasonal events, new cat characters, additional facilities, and system improvements.
CLOUDY is holding the fifth edition of its "I'm NOT perfect" event in Ebisu from March 20 to 22, 2026, selling imperfect products and donating all proceeds to NPO activities in Ghana.
Guests staying at hotels operated by Greens Co., Ltd. can earn a small gift by recording 5,000 steps or more a day during the spring event running through April 30, 2026.
A community-based sustainable market event, "COMMONs MARKET KAWAGUCHI 2026 SPRING," will take place at OKS CAMPUS in Kawaguchi, Saitama on April 12, 2026. The free admission event features a children-only flea market, organic farming workshops, KOMBUCHA brewing sessions, and a farmers and craft market with around 25 vendors.
On March 14, 2026, four popular Tokyo sento (public bathhouses) are hosting a special collaboration with Dole, featuring coconut-scented milky-white baths, limited-edition stickers, and free coconut sampling for guests who post on social media.
GREY, Japan's first Earl Grey specialty store, is holding a limited-time pop-up at Tobu Department Store Funabashi's "PanCafé" event from March 19 to 24, 2026, featuring popular soft serve ice cream and Hawaiian scones.
FiOLATTE, whose Sand Cookie won the Runner-up Grand Prize at the JR East Souvenir Grand Prix 2025, is making a rare appearance outside Shinagawa Station with limited-time pop-ups at department stores in Osaka, Nagoya, and Sendai starting March 18, 2026.
The Friday Road Show and Ghibli Exhibition is set to make its Saga debut at the Saga Prefectural Museum from November 3, 2026 to February 14, 2027, featuring immersive installations, rare storyboards, and AR experiences based on beloved Studio Ghibli works.
Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island will hold the Gojiham-kun Quiz Battle 2026 Spring event at its Godzilla Interception Operation attraction on weekends and public holidays from April 4 to May 31, 2026. Children can meet Gojiham-kun in person, take commemorative photos, and win original Godzilla Interception Operation erasers through a fun quiz challenge.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari's outdoor garden restaurant "Shell the Garden" will host a special Golden Week gourmet event featuring open-air BBQ, a premium chef's dinner, and a poolside afternoon tea — with dogs now welcome, too.
A triple collaboration campaign featuring 2.5D idol group Ireisu (Irregular Dice), rotating sushi chain Kappa Sushi, and English learning rhythm game app Risdom kicked off on March 12, 2026 and runs through April 15 at Kappa Sushi locations nationwide.
JR Tokai is launching the 3rd collaboration between its Oshi Tabi campaign and The Apothecary Diaries light novel series, running from April 17 to July 20, 2026, with exclusive Shinkansen on-board content and an Osaka digital stamp rally.
A one-day special Seibu Railway express "Laview" KAWAII TRAIN run is planned for May 16, connecting Ikebukuro to the KAWAIITOPIA -GO TO HEAVEN (HELL)- exhibition by artist Sebastian Masuda at HYPER MUSEUM HANNO in Metsa Village, Hanno.
Kobe Croquette is expanding its limited-release "Fuwamochi Coro" potato croquette to all stores nationwide starting March 12, 2026. To mark the occasion, a free tasting event will be held at Grand Front Osaka's Umekita Plaza on March 29.
The KochiKame Museum in Kameari, Katsushika, Tokyo, hit the 100,000 visitor milestone on March 7, 2026 — less than a year after its March 2025 opening.
The Otabi Festival is a spectacular spring event held annually in May in Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, featuring children's kabuki performed on ornate floats and a breathtaking golden float procession lit up at night.
Lotte City Hotel Kinshicho is opening a spring seasonal SAKURA Terrace Café & Bar on the 4th floor restaurant terrace from March 20 to April 26, 2026, offering sakura-themed desserts, cocktails, and a relaxing outdoor space open to all guests.
A collaboration event featuring Sammy's original characters runs in m HOLD'EM from March 16 to April 2, 2026, including a special tournament where the winner takes home a gold nugget worth approximately 150,000 yen.
A free-ride mini steam locomotive and open-air market come together at Yume Sakura Park in Iwakura, Aichi, over two spring weekends coinciding with the Iwakura Cherry Blossom Festival.
Sapporo's rooftop MoonLight Hokkaido Bistro & Bar is holding a limited two-day anniversary event on April 18 and 19, 2026, featuring a special French course with rare Homard bleu, Tokachi herb beef, and classic French preparation techniques.
A special dedicated zone for riders arrives again at the fireworks entertainment event held at Fuji Speedway on April 11, 2026, with circuit parade runs and popular motoblogger appearances.
Nojiri Keiku Kusa to Hana, a natural sweets shop in Sabae City, Fukui Prefecture, held a two-day anniversary festival on March 7 and 8, 2026, drawing crowds from across Japan with limited-edition cakes, organic produce, and freshly steamed sake manju.
The Owari Tsushima Wisteria Festival is scheduled to take place at Tennogawa Park in Tsushima City, Aichi Prefecture, from April 15 to 29, 2026, showcasing one of Japan's largest wisteria trellises and nightly light-up events.
RHC Ron Herman is releasing a lineup of five color denim pants from RH Vintage on March 20, 2026, alongside collaborative styling items as part of the brand's spring and summer theme "LIFE IS IN COLOR."
Chef's Live Kitchen at Strings Hotel Nagoya is hosting a limited-time Nordic Fair from April 13 to June 30, 2026, featuring Nordic dishes made with ingredients from Aomori, Iwate, and Akita, along with strawberry and peach desserts.
Swedish outdoor brand THULE is hosting a limited-time pop-up at Shinjuku Takashimaya's 8th floor Sports & Maison section from March 18 to April 2, 2026, featuring popular PC backpacks and travel collections.
Tickets for "Torofes – Toro Inoue's Birthday Party 2026," a fan event for the Doko Demo Issyo series, are now available via LivePocket. Taking place on May 2, 2026 at Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Trade Center Hamamatsucho Hall, this year's stage event centers on a dramatic reading play, and merchandise will be available at the largest scale ever.
Four TSUTAYA BOOKS locations across Tokyo are hosting the "SPRING SWING 2026" spring fair from March 20 to April 7, 2026, featuring beauty, wellness, art, and lifestyle pop-ups along with a stamp rally offering an exclusive sticker gift.
Three restaurants at Utsunomiya Tobu Hotel Grande in Tochigi Prefecture are presenting special spring menus and limited-time events from March through May 2026, featuring seasonal Japanese cuisine, afternoon tea, teppanyaki courses, and a dessert buffet.
The key visual has been unveiled for Yuzuru Hanyu "REALIVE" an ICE STORY project, a special one-day-only live event where the two-time Olympic gold medalist will re-perform past programs with his current body, scheduled for April 11 and 12 at Sekisui Heim Super Arena in Miyagi.
The actor-training mobile game A3! is marking 3,333 days since its service launch on March 13, 2026, with a series of in-game celebrations including 330 free diamonds, revival scouts, and a free 30-pull campaign.
Afternoon Tea LIVING is launching its first collaboration with Korean artist YEYE, featuring a collection of items inspired by the artist's beloved dog Moonge. Pre-sales start March 30, 2026 on the official online store.
The Tokyo-based butter sweets specialist BUTTER STATE's by Gin no Budo opens a pop-up store at the basement confectionery floor of Takashimaya Osaka from March 15 to 31, 2026, featuring their signature butter-rich cookies and a spring-limited strawberry sandwich.
An online lottery collaboration between horror game creator Chilla's Art and MARUI KUJI ONLINE is underway, featuring limited-edition goods inspired by popular game titles. Items are available at 880 yen per draw, with prizes ranging from a cafe apron to acrylic stands and keychains.
The 12th edition of "Kobe-ichi," a pop-up gathering of local Kobe and Hyogo flavors, goods, and culture, runs at Daimaru Kobe from March 18 to March 24. Highlights include the first-ever appearance of the Parnasse Restoration Committee and an apple-themed sweets selection from miho à la mode.
DMM Kariyushi Aquarium in Tomigusuku, Okinawa will open its Humboldt penguin chick "Ichigo" to the public from March 20, 2026, alongside spring break events including keeper talks, a residents' discount, and a participatory Eisa show.
To mark the first anniversary of the DMM version of Gakuen Idolmaster, three special campaigns are launching from March 18, 2026, including a 10% DMM Point back offer, an X hashtag campaign, and 6 months of rank-based coupons.
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Sushi Asahi in Gotanda is offering a special March plan featuring five varieties of the highly sought-after "Sanzo" sake, including an ultra-rare anniversary edition. A separate Juyondai-guaranteed plan is also available for a limited number of guests.
Hankyu Sanbangai in Umeda, Osaka will host the Hankyu Train Festival 2026 from April 1 to May 6, 2026, featuring a mini train experience for kids and a free original tenugui giveaway via Instagram.
Hotel Okura JR Huis Ten Bosch in Nagasaki will hold a free-admission event on March 29, 2026, gathering about 20 bakeries from the Saga and Nagasaki areas alongside live music performances and a special sweets event.
Kaga Iryokuen in Yamanaka Onsen presents "Motome Takayuki Exhibition," showcasing around 60 pieces of Kutani ware inspired by flora and white animals, on view from March 11 to April 13, 2026.
The timetable has been announced for Kagayaki Fes Spring 2026, taking place across five venues in Kanazawa on April 18 and 19, 2026, with a total of 85 acts performing over the two days.
KAMIHIME PROJECT is running a limited-time collaboration with School Days, featuring collaboration kamihime Katsura Kotonoha and a new Apollo outfit, along with a daily free 10-pull gacha event through March 30, 2026.
Kumamon's 2026 birthday event at Kumamon Square in Kumamoto City brought a big surprise — the release of English, Korean, Chinese, French, and Thai versions of the hit song "Come On! Kumamon!"
Kyoto Oimo Daisakusen 2026 brings 15 specialty sweet potato shops to Umekoji Park from March 26 to 29, featuring national baked sweet potato grand prix champions and a packed lineup of food, experiences, and family activities.
The "Milky Subway: The Galactic Limited Express — We Traveled to the Edge of the Galaxy! Exhibition" is coming to Shinsaibashi PARCO from April 4 to 19, 2026, featuring a sign event by director Kameyama Yohei on opening day.
Muv-Luv Girls Garden marks its half anniversary with a new SSR character Shirona Ichijo, a mid-chapter story event, and the premiere of Sirius Sugar's new image song "Twinkle Every Day."
A limited-time pop-up shop celebrating Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water is set to open at AmiAmi Akihabara Figure Tower from March 27 to April 12, 2026, featuring new merchandise, a hologram can badge lottery, and purchase bonuses.
The Tokai region's largest sports cycling event heads to Aeon Mall Atsuta in Nagoya on March 21 and 22, 2026, with test rides, over 100 brands, celebrity talk shows, a kids area, and more.
Robata to Kaisen Tennoji Izakaya Honten is running a spring welcome and farewell party campaign through April 30, 2026, offering one complimentary course for the guest of honor when groups of 8 or more make a reservation.
Four Saitama golf courses are offering cherry blossom-themed events, course maps, and seasonal restaurant menus through mid-April 2026 — a perfect way to enjoy spring while playing a round.
A stationery fair featuring more than 30 creators and brands is taking place at Odakyu Department Store Shinjuku from March 18 to 30, 2026, with cherry blossom-themed paper goods, customizable items, and special purchase gifts.
The popular Hokkaido-based seasonal sweets brand SNOWS is back at Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin for a limited run from March 25 to 31, 2026. A ticketing system is now in place to help visitors shop smoothly.
Phoenixx Inc. will publish Super Hook Girl: Ultra Challenge!!, a high-speed 2D hook action game from Studio Hookshot. A full remake of the 2016 freeware hit, the game is heading to Steam with new actions, stages, and multilingual support.
Tsumagoi Resort Sainosato in Kakegawa, Shizuoka, hosts the 2026 Tsumagoi Spring Festa on March 28 and 29 with free admission, featuring kitchen cars, dance performances, and an electric bike trial ride as around 1,500 cherry trees come into full bloom.
UMAbred, a character goods brand depicting real racehorses as adorable squishy characters, is holding its first popup event in the Nagoya area at Nagoya Central Park from March 20 to 29, 2026.
A VACHEMENT POP UP STORE is being held at select TOMORROWLAND locations, featuring this season's curated pieces alongside exclusive models specially prepared for the event.
On March 14, 2026, Shibuya Stream hosts "Giga Milk −White Day−", a one-day free event featuring a 12-meter milk carton trick art installation and a giveaway of 314 liters of Hokkaido milk.
A photography exhibition featuring works by internationally active photographers will be held on the 9th floor of Tokyo Midtown Hibiya from March 12 to 19, 2026, as part of the FILMS program running alongside Art Fair Tokyo 20.
From April 8 to 20, 2026, Shinjuku Takashimaya's 10th Floor Art Gallery will host a solo exhibition by artist Ayune Shojima, featuring over 40 works that capture the small, irreplaceable moments of everyday life in vibrant, flowing brushwork.
The BEMANI Spring KONAMI AMUSEMENT GAME STATION Thanksgiving Festival 2026 launches on March 12, offering players the chance to earn special goods including metallic e-amusement pass cards and acrylic stands.
Castle Combiner Oshirobots adds its 23rd and 24th castle robots — Oshirobot Matsuyama Castle and Oshirobot Kōchi Castle — alongside booth appearances at Matsuyama Spring Festival and Kochi Anikuri Festival in April 2026.
The DECK coworking space in Osaka's Chuo Ward is hosting a 10-day international program for digital nomads from April 2 to 11, 2026, featuring cherry blossom hanami at Osaka Castle, a tea ceremony at Ikasuri Shrine, and a deep dive into Osaka's culture and history.
A new character pickup gacha featuring Amaterasu has launched in the cross-heroine RPG Techcronoss, alongside new episodes in the Main Story Chapter 4 Advance Event.
Garden Necklace Yokohama 2026 opens on March 19, filling the city with blooms from cherry blossoms to roses over 88 days. The 10th anniversary edition features a 10,000㎡ grand flowerbed and exciting new venue collaborations.
A spring fishing tournament event is now live in Girls Creation -Geijutsu Kitan- on DMM GAMES, running from March 11 to March 24, 2026, with a new Memory reward and limited pickup gacha on offer.
From March 14 to 26, 2026, a pop-up shop featuring secret box toys and character merchandise from Hashy will open at Kiddy Land Osaka Umeda's POP UP PARK, with exclusive Japan-limited items available for advance sale.
HOTEL INTERGATE OSAKA UMEDA will hold a one-day special event on April 1, 2026, featuring live Daikagura performances and Osaka's iconic local dishes to celebrate the hotel's 5th anniversary.
The mobile RPG Idle Girls ~The Girls of One Hundred Flowers~ has launched its 9th Anniversary Festival on March 10, 2026, offering players up to 1,050 free gacha pulls over 21 days, along with two new sub-generals and a lineup of limited-time events.
British fragrance brand Jo Malone London is holding a three-day pop-up event celebrating the world of English Pear, with interactive experiences and exclusive purchase gifts, at Yodobashi J6 Building in Harajuku from March 26 to 28, 2026.
A hands-on coffee festival featuring local Chiba shops and a special brew served by station staff is coming to the Perie Square multipurpose space under JR Kaihin-Makuhari Station on March 21 and 22, 2026.
On April 18 and 19, 2026, incense specialty store Kohgen is hosting a special two-day event where visitors can experience the scent of kyara — an ultra-rare type of agarwood worth more than five times the price of gold. Admission is free for those under 20.
Museum Haus Kasuya in Yokosuka, Kanagawa will host a solo exhibition by artist Hirofumi Isoya titled "Restoring," running from March 12 to May 17, 2026. The show features two major series exploring memory, destruction, and regeneration across time.
Glass artist Naomi Shioya presents an exhibition of sculptural works at the Joyo Historical Archives Art Spot in Mito City, running from April 1 to May 30, 2026. Admission is free.
The Naruto & Boruto Shinobizato attraction at Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island is celebrating its 7th anniversary with a limited-time event from March 20, 2026, including a Special Mission Revival running from April 20 to June 30.
Rose Hotel Yokohama's Brasserie Millie La Forêt is running a spring Strawberry Fair from March through April 2026, offering afternoon tea, a weekend sweets buffet, and a limited rose parfait showcasing premium strawberry varieties grown at Kitada Farm in Tokorozawa.
Sagamiko MORI MORI in Sagamihara, Kanagawa hosts one of the Kanto region's largest cherry blossom festivals, featuring thrilling attractions amid approximately 2,500 cherry trees, nighttime illuminations, and hanami BBQ from March 20 to April 19, 2026.
Takashimaya Archives TOKYO is looking for 20 people to join the Tojin (foreign envoy) parade at the Sanno Matsuri Shinkosai procession through central Tokyo on June 12, 2026. Costumes are provided free of charge, with applications accepted from March 13 to April 15.
The fantasy RPG Seven Knights Re:Birth is teaming up with the globally popular TV anime Solo Leveling for its first-ever collaboration update, scheduled for March 19.
Shuri Castle Park is set to host the "Spring Castle Festival 2026" over three days from March 20 to 22, 2026, featuring traditional performances, hands-on workshops, and guided tours for visitors of all ages.
A free outdoor projection mapping event at Tennozu Canal East will project yokai-themed digital animations onto buildings along both banks of the Tennozu Canal from March 20 to 23, 2026.
Animals from Gokatsura Ike Animal Park are heading to VISON's kiond facility in Mie for two days of hands-on experiences, including feeding, crafts, and campfire marshmallow roasting.
On April 4, 2026, a procession of participants dressed as yokai will march through Asakusa Rokku Broadway in the Asakusa Hyakki Yako Parade, presented by YOKAI Immersive Experience Exhibition TOKYO – Imagination of Japan. Costume participants can apply to join the free parade, and a cherry blossom fragrance collaboration with brand Hatenkou is also planned.
Dr. STONE Battle Craft has launched a new limited-time event running from March 10 to March 24, 2026, where players collect special event items to earn exclusive rewards including an SSR guaranteed ticket.
An official live broadcast for Dx2 Shin Megami Tensei: Liberation is scheduled for March 12, 2026 at 8:00 PM, covering details about the upcoming in-game "Enmusuri" event, campaigns, and updates.
On March 21, 2026, overnight guests at Fairfield by Marriott Hyogo Tajima Yabu can join a special event at Kashin Tanitsune, a confectionery shop founded in 1868, featuring a factory tour, strawberry harvesting, and hands-on daifuku-making guided by skilled artisans.
A collaboration between green tea brand Ayataka and the tea-themed sightseeing boat Hakone Yusen DAICHAKAI runs from March 16 through November 13, 2026, bringing special events and design wrapping to Lake Ashi.
On March 9, 2026 — known among fans as "Miku Day" — YouTube's top page logo temporarily transformed into a Hatsune Miku-themed Yoodle, accompanied by a special playlist and a dedicated program featuring prominent VOCALOID creators.
Heroine Make is opening a limited-time pop-up event, "Heroine's Secret by Heroine Make," at ZeroBase Omotesando from March 13 to 15, 2026, celebrating the release of the new Heroine Make Long UP Mascara Super WP N.
To celebrate the theatrical release of the Himitsu no AiPri movie, Namco arcades are offering a lineup of exclusive prizes and bonus gifts starting March 13, 2026.
The Japanese-patterned umbrella brand Hokusai Graphic is back at DiverCity Tokyo Plaza in Odaiba from March 25 to April 21, 2026, offering a range of UV-blocking parasols and folding umbrellas inspired by traditional Japanese art.
On March 27, 2026, Hotel GrandBach Sendai will host a special cocktail night on its 7th-floor bar, featuring original cocktails paired with cheese and live classical music performed in the lobby.
Accessory brand IRIEBEACH and its sister brand Lufine are hosting an 8-day joint pop-up event in Minamisenba, Osaka from April 29 to May 6, 2026, featuring over 420 products including new arrivals and exclusive visitor benefits.
Joel Robuchon shops across Tokyo are releasing limited-edition Easter egg chocolates for 2026, featuring a rabbit and this year's zodiac animal, the horse — crafted with white chocolate, blond chocolate rocher, and Valrhona-coated almonds inside.
Kamogawa Sea World in Chiba Prefecture is hosting a special after-hours orca performance on select weekends and holidays from April through September 2026, featuring dynamic orca jumps set against seasonal sunset skies. Tickets start at ¥1,000 per person.
The viral online sake shop KURAND is bringing its popular "Sake Gacha" experience to life at Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store in Osaka for a limited two-week run.
The second Lords Mobile x Angry Birds collaboration is now live worldwide, bringing the exclusive "Pig Fortress" castle skin, limited troop skins, and a slingshot-themed exploration event running through April 1.
From March 20 to April 5, 2026, Maizuru Nature and Culture Park in Kyoto Prefecture hosts its annual camellia event, showcasing rare varieties from around the world along with potted camellia displays over an extended 17-day period.
The Ogimachi Sakura Festival takes place at Ogimachi Park in Osaka's Kita Ward from April 3 to 5, 2026, featuring night cherry blossom illuminations, sakura-colored sky lanterns, Japanese traditional music and street performance shows, sake tasting, and food trucks.
The quirky, hand-drawn advertising signs that have become a local legend in Nagaoka, Niigata are heading to Ginza for their first-ever exhibition outside of Niigata Prefecture, running from March 29 to April 6, 2026.
Over 100 types of exclusive exhibition goods, a new art book, and collaboration items from brands including NEW ERA, XLARGE, MIZUNO, and URUOTTE will be on sale at CREATIVE MUSEUM TOKYO from March 14, 2026.
Eight students from the Art & Media Lab at Tokyo Polytechnic University's Department of Interactive Media are presenting an immersive exhibition exploring The Great East Japan Earthquake through interactive artworks, archival displays, and dialogue programs — open through March 22, 2026, free of charge.
Kokuei Takino Suzuran Hillside National Park in Sapporo is hosting a series of late-winter events where visitors can venture into the forest on snowshoes and search for the first signs of spring. The snow world remains open through March 31, with the green season kicking off on April 19.
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter is marking the 25th anniversary of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone with a special event called "Invitation from Hogwarts," running from March 18 to September 6, 2026, and featuring limited-edition dishes and sweets inspired by iconic scenes from the film.
The inaugural Arita MONO・NO・SU Table Coordinate Contest 2026 is coming to Arita Town, Saga Prefecture, with applications opening on April 1, 2026. The contest pairs table coordinators 1-on-1 with local Arita ware kilns in a hands-on collaborative format.
A comprehensive schedule of events has been announced for "The Great Capcom Exhibition - The Game Creation that Captivated the World" at Niigata Prefectural Museum of Modern Art (Bandai Island Art Museum), running from March 14 to June 21, 2026.
The Michi-no-Eki Gourmet Hyakkaten makes its debut at Daimaru Kobe Store from March 25 to 31, bringing together approximately 15 roadside stations from across Japan with their beloved local specialties and ready-made dishes.
A 1-night 2-day "Grinpa Waku-Doki Activity Camp" is scheduled for April 25–26, 2026, featuring athletic challenges, the popular "Picasso's Tamago" obstacle course, a night buggy ride, and various rides at the amusement park nestled at the 2nd station of Mount Fuji.
Gunma Flower Park Plus is hosting a first-ever retreat combining seasonal flower arrangement and a curated Japanese tea pairing on March 22, 2026, limited to just 10 guests.
Hiroshima Motomachi Aquarium is holding a spring special event from March 20 to April 30, 2026, featuring a limited-time display of Cherry anthias — a fish whose male specimens bear spots resembling scattered cherry blossom petals.
From March 20 to 22, 2026, DiverCity Tokyo Plaza in Odaiba hosts a three-day kitchen car event featuring a lineup of strawberry sweets, a sake gacha experience, and a limited-time Sanrio "Strawberry House" exhibition.
SANRIO CHARACTERS KAWAII TOWN is set to open at the 6F Event Hall of BOSS E·ZO FUKUOKA from April 18 to May 31, 2026, featuring Kyushu-first exhibitions, character greetings, workshops, and Puroland-exclusive merchandise.
The Shadowverse: Evolve Japan Championship 2026 concluded on March 8, 2026, with player Santime claiming the 2025 Japanese language champion title after a dramatic run from 8th seed in the Grand Finals.
Studio Alice's Super Mario photo sessions get a new addition — My Mario-designed baby costumes and backgrounds for Baby Mario, Baby Luigi, and Toad are now available from March 9.
Sesame Street Fun World, a beloved section of Universal Wonderland at Universal Studios Japan since March 2012, will close on May 10, 2026. To celebrate 14 years of memories, a special farewell event called "Forever Friends" will run from March 20 to May 10, 2026.
The Disney Twisted-Wonderland Exhibition│Seasonal Memories is now open at Roppongi Museum in Tokyo, running from March 6 through March 29, 2026. Fans can relive eight beloved in-game events through displays of artwork, costumes, props, and immersive photo spots.
A new lottery lineup featuring 100 Sleeping Princes and the Kingdom of Dreams will be on sale at the Chugai Mining Co., Ltd. booth (A-50) during AnimeJapan 2026 at Tokyo Big Sight on March 28–29, 2026. Purchases also come with a bonus pearl postcard giveaway.
A limited-time official pop-up store for the globally popular animation The Amazing Digital Circus is set to open at Shinsaibashi PARCO in Osaka and Ikebukuro PARCO in Tokyo from March 19 to April 5, 2026, featuring a special collaboration with POPEE the Performer.
LEON magazine's popular adults-only social lounge APE LEON is heading to Osaka for the first time, with an event at Nakazakicho's wine bistro MONIQUE on April 2, 2026.
The 101st Azuma Odori, the annual traditional geisha dance performance of Tokyo's Shinbashi flower district, will take place at Shinbashi Enbujo from May 22 to 25, 2026, with 8 performances over 4 days.
The "Elf Village Festival in AmiAmi Akihabara Radio Kaikan Store" runs from March 20 to April 5, 2026, showcasing the Elf Village figure series by Vertex, including event-exclusive color figures and a purchase bonus for shoppers spending ¥10,000 or more.
Tokyu Plaza Kamata is hosting a collaboration event with the manga series Fami-res Iko from March 12 to 31, 2026, featuring limited-edition stickers, photo panels, and special in-store decorations.
The touring Hikaru no Go original artwork exhibition is heading to Nagoya PARCO's South Building, running from May 23 to June 14, 2026. Pre-sale tickets go on sale via e+ on March 14 at 10:00 AM.
From March 11 to 20, 2026, Hotel Intergate Kyoto Shijo Shinmachi is holding a 10-day series of events and workshops celebrating Kyoto's traditional crafts and culture, including a maiko performance by candlelight, Kyoto koma spinning top workshops, Nishijin-ori weaving demonstrations, and a tea ceremony.
Due to overwhelming demand, the Super Sweets Buffet 2026 at Hotel New Otani Osaka's SATSUKI LOUNGE is extending its weekday hours until 8:00 PM from March 16 to March 31, 2026.
The smartphone game Isekai Kitchen is hosting a 1.5th anniversary challenge event and a pickup gacha featuring the new ★3 adventurer Titanota (Dark Knight), running from March 5 to March 19.
The Hatsuuma Festival, one of Kagoshima's most celebrated spring events, returns to Kagoshima Shrine in Kirishima City on March 8, 2026. The festival draws around 100,000 visitors each year and features the distinctive "Suzukake" decorated horses dancing to taiko drums and shamisen music.
A limited-edition collaboration piece from luxury menswear brand Kiton and Italian furniture maker Cassina is being exhibited at Kiton Ginza from March 19, 2026.
Kokura Factory Railway Land at the Kokura General Vehicle Center in Kitakyushu is a facility that can only be visited through special tours. Two tour options are available for April 25, 2026, including one that travels directly into the facility by train.
The Recovery Lantern Project returns for its 8th year in Koriyama, Fukushima, displaying approximately 350 handcrafted lanterns made from traditional Ebine washi paper to honor the memory of the Great East Japan Earthquake.
The smartphone MMORPG Logres: Japanese RPG is hosting a collaboration event with The Idolmaster starting March 11, 2026. Idols Haruka Amami, Chihaya Kisaragi, and Miki Hoshii appear in story quests, with limited avatars and exclusive equipment available.
A strawberry-themed sweets buffet called "Strawberry Bloom" is coming to Maihama View Hotel by HULIC in Urayasu, Chiba for just three days from March 20 to 22, 2026. The event takes place at Restaurant Fine Terrace and features over 20 varieties of strawberry sweets alongside seasonal savory dishes.
Matsuzakaya Nagoya is holding a Sakura Festival featuring cherry blossom-themed sweets, breads, colorful hanami bento boxes, and spring cafe menus across its food floors and restaurants.
Muscle Mart, an experiential pop-up convenience store where muscular staff hand out free muscle-shaped bread, opens in Shibuya on March 28 and 29, 2026, offering seven unique muscle-themed experiences centered around skim milk.
An experience-based food festival themed around "noujiru" — the brain chemicals that surge when excitement peaks — is coming to Bellesalle Akihabara for three days in May 2026. Admission is free.
A limited-time Pompompurin-themed cafe celebrating the character's 30th anniversary is set to open at three venues in Tokyo and Osaka from March 19, 2026, offering photogenic character-themed food, desserts, and drinks.
Quiz RPG: The World of Mystic Wiz has launched its 13th Anniversary CrossOver HEART of ART event, bringing new characters, gacha, and a range of celebration campaigns to mark 13 years of the beloved mobile game.
A collaboration event between the mobile game Quiz RPG: The World of Mystic Wiz and RED° Tokyo Tower, the digital amusement park beneath Tokyo Tower, is set to take place from April 3 to April 19, 2026.
Thank You Mart is releasing a collection of Easter-themed limited items featuring Sanrio Characters Wish me mell, Usahana, and Marron Cream. All items are priced at 390 yen (tax included 429 yen), with online pre-orders opening March 6 and in-store sales beginning late March 2026.
SEGA Lucky Kuji's new Esther Bunny Little series goes on sale from March 6, 2026, featuring a no-miss lottery with prizes including a BIG blanket, cling mascots, fluffy pouches, and a giant lying plushie as the Last Lucky Prize.
From March 16 to April 15, 2026, the rooftop BBQ venue at Shin-Yokohama Prince Hotel is offering a cherry blossom-themed barbecue plan featuring seasonal ingredients and sakura-inspired decor.
A sauna enthusiast meetup event called "Shinshu Sauna Travel Recommendations" is coming to Ginza NAGANO on March 20, 2026, offering a deep dive into Nagano's outdoor sauna scene, expert guest talks, local food, and more.
A plant-themed experiential market event featuring aromas, crafts, food, and more is heading to CPK GALLERY in Asakusabashi, Tokyo on April 18, 2026. Admission is free.
To celebrate the release of Slay the Spire 2 on March 6, 2026, INFOLENS GEEK SHOP is holding a follow and repost campaign on X, offering a set of two Youtooz figures as prizes to two lucky winners.
Sodegaura Spring Fest 2026, scheduled for Saturday, March 7, 2026, has been cancelled due to strong winds forecast during the event hours, with the safety of visitors, nearby residents, and vendors as the top priority.
The 2nd Sori-1 JAPAN Hokkaido Wood Sled Championship is set to take place at Sapporo Teine Ski Resort on March 22, 2026, as part of the Winter Sports Festival. Free to enter, the event features both an expert slalom division and a straight-speed challenge division open to participants of all skill levels.
A new limited-time event has kicked off in Summons Board, set in a school for magic and swordsmanship where players can collect event points to exchange for exclusive characters and rewards.
The cross-heroine RPG Techcronoss has introduced a new character, Miruru, via a limited-time pickup gacha, while also opening a Main Story Chapter 4 advance event where players can experience upcoming story content ahead of its full release.
In conjunction with ART FAIR TOKYO 20, Tokyo Midtown Hibiya will feature FILMS — a video art program — and a photo exhibition from March 8 to 19, while Tokyo Midtown Yaesu hosts the Dialogue ASK ART WHY talk series on March 15. All events are free to attend.
American dining restaurant Tomato & Onion is holding a limited-time Strawberry Fair from March 5, 2026. The seasonal lineup includes strawberry-packed parfaits, roll cake, shake, and more — with some items topped with popular Lotte snacks Sasa and Toppo.
From April 9 to July 6, 2026, TOKYO SKYTREE and the TV anime Blue Lock team up for the first time, bringing exhibition decor, photo spots, limited merchandise, special cafe menus, and a spectacular lighting event to the iconic tower.
A collaboration campaign between the theatrical film The Dangers in My Heart and Karaoke BanBan kicks off on March 9, 2026, featuring limited-time drinks and food, a special collaboration room, and a singing campaign at 50 locations nationwide.
A free drone piloting and aerial photography experience event is being held on March 14, 2026 in Fukui City. Beginners are welcome, with hands-on flight sessions featuring multiple DJI models including the Neo 2, Mini 5 Pro, Mavic 4 Pro, and Avata 2.
A first-of-its-kind cheering screening event for Five Nights at Freddy's 2 is coming to Shibuya HUMAX Cinema on March 20, 2026, with FNAF fan and official pamphlet writer IshiiNiki as special guest.
fuacha, a specialty shop for flower tea and fruit tea, will be exhibiting for the first time at FOODEX JAPAN 2026 - The 51st International Food and Beverage Exhibition at Tokyo Big Sight, running from March 10 to 13, 2026.
Japan Designer Academy in Shibuya is hosting a special open campus event featuring illustrator fuzichoco, where attendees can watch a live coloring demonstration and hear firsthand stories about the creative process.
Galerie Tamenaga Tokyo hosts "FROM G," an exhibition featuring approximately 25 works by four artists — Takuya Osawa, Hiroko Otake, Kayoko Kimura, and Yuki Fujiwara — all alumni of Tokyo University of the Arts. The show runs from April 4 to May 6, 2026.
Joetsu City Aquarium Museum Umigatari is hosting a cherry blossom-themed seasonal event from March 20 to April 19, 2026, featuring a diver who makes fish bloom like sakura flowers and a special goldfish display.
COSPA is releasing a new lineup of Jujutsu Kaisen merchandise, including acrylic tsumamare figures of Yuji Itadori and others, along with Culling Game-themed T-shirts, hoodies, and tote bags. Items will be available at AnimeJapan 2026 before general release in late May 2026.
A special pop-up event featuring Kigurumi Dozle Company runs March 13–15 at the Aer (Sendai) 2F special event space, with exclusive merchandise, a word rally, and limited-edition gacha.
The 24th Spring Hokkaido Food Fair runs over two consecutive weeks at Kintetsu Department Store Yokkaichi in March 2026, featuring 42 vendors with fresh seafood bento, spring sweets, and ready-made dishes prepared on-site.
Kobe Seabus boh boh KOBE is running a special White Day cruise event from March 1 to 15, 2026, with pair discounts, Afternoon Tea sets, limited gift boxes, and white roses on the waters of Port of Kobe.
Marvel Games and NetEase Games have revealed plans for Marvel Rivals in 2026, including collaboration events tied to the Avengers film series and a brand-new 1vs6 asymmetric battle mode featuring Loki.
Tridentworks, Inc. will be exhibiting at Michinoku COMITIA 16 (Utsunomiya) on Sunday, March 8, 2026. The booth will distribute flyers for two upcoming creator events and staff will be on hand to answer questions.
nasu-matching, a regional revitalization project in Nasu Town, is hosting a special evening matchmaking event on March 22 inside the world-renowned Nasu Ashino Stone Museum—normally closed to the public at night.
The NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobi-Zato attraction at Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island is marking its 7th anniversary with a series of special events, including a Boruto Uzumaki birthday celebration running from March 27 to April 30, 2026.
The National Museum of Art, Osaka (NMAO) is hosting a Family☆Day on March 14, 2026 — a relaxed museum day welcoming families with babies and young children, with free admission to the Collection Exhibition for all.
Ofuro Café Hareniwa no Yu in Kumagaya, Saitama, is dedicating all of March 2026 to sauna, with special aufguss performances, post-bath dashi broth service, a sauna lottery, cherry blossom aroma röyly, and new dryers in the women's changing room.
The Omiya Takigi-Noh, a beloved traditional performing arts event held on the grounds of Musashi Ichinomiya Hikawa Shrine in Saitama, reaches its 45th anniversary this year. Featuring Noh performances by the Hosho and Konparu schools alongside Kyogen by the Izumi school, the two-night event will welcome popular performers Nomura Mansaku and Nomura Mansai.
Harmonyland in Oita Prefecture is hosting a special anniversary event for Pompompurin's 30th year, running from April 16 to December 31, 2026, including the opening of an all-new POMPOMPURIN DINER.
Sagamiko MORI MORI in Sagamihara, Kanagawa is set to host an exclusive after-hours amusement park mixer event, featuring unlimited rides, drinks, and evening illuminations.
Japanese artist Setsuo Kano brings his "YOHEN" exhibition to LIGHT BOX SATELLITE AOYAMA from March 26 to 29, 2026, presenting a new series of intimate works drawn from his monumental Indra Fifteen Deities paintings.
A limited-time pairing dinner course, "Le Printemps," is available at Top of Yokohama Teppanyaki & Dining through March 31, 2026, pairing dishes made with Kanagawa-sourced ingredients with wines selected from around the world.
A limited-time Star Wars merchandise store is opening at Ikebukuro PARCO's B2F from March 23 to August 16, 2026, featuring exclusive products including Grogu-themed items, a Mandalorian & Grogu shopping bag, and an Ikebukuro-limited pin.
Yokohama's beloved German spring festival returns to the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Event Plaza for 17 days from April 24 to May 10, 2026. Admission is free, with German beer, food, live music, family activities, day camping, and an outdoor cinema all on offer.
A new lineup of Yowamushi Pedal Limit Break merchandise themed around pinky promises is heading to AnimeJapan 2026 at Tokyo Big Sight, with sales at the Chugai Mining Co., Ltd. booth (A-50) and online pre-orders available through Chugaionline.
Japan's largest local ice cream event, Aipaku Premium KYOTO 2026, makes its first appearance in Kyoto from March 26 to 30 at Miyako Messe, bringing together unique artisan flavors and regional specialties from across the country.
A pop-up shop and talk event centered on "Shigi no Ongaeshi mai" — rice grown in harmony with biodiversity in Saga Prefecture — will take place at AKOMEYA TOKYO in la kagū in Kagurazaka on March 14 and 15, 2026.
From March 7 to 15, 2026, Odawara's Sannomaru Hall hosts "Quiet Engagement — Invisible Narratives," a collaborative exhibition pairing Art de Vivre artists with contemporary artists and AI technology to surface the hidden inner stories behind their work.
A collaboration event featuring Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card and JR Tokai's Oshi-tabi service runs from March 18 to May 17, 2026, with exclusive Shinkansen content, a digital stamp rally across Kyoto, and original merchandise at Animate Avanti Kyoto.
Disney Pixel RPG is hosting a limited-time "Rescue Signal" event set in the world of Encanto from March 4 to 18, 2026, featuring new characters, a limited-time gacha, and a special Limit Break Stone giveaway campaign.
After drawing huge crowds at amusement parks across Japan last year, the nighttime park buyout matchmaking event is heading to Tokyo German Village in Chiba on April 18, 2026.
The second half of Honkai Star Rail Ver. 4.0 began on March 3, 2026, featuring the new limited 5-star character Sparxie (Fire / Elation) alongside returning character banners and upcoming in-game events running through late March.
Hyatt Regency Tokyo and Pierre Hermé Paris are collaborating on a limited-edition spring-to-early-summer afternoon tea featuring citrus and floral sweets, running from April 1 to June 30, 2026.
A collaborative exhibition for the anime In the Clear Moonlit Dusk will be held at AQUARIUM×ART átoa in Kobe from March 19 to May 31, 2026, featuring scene reproduction panels, a photo spot, and video displays.
A large-scale fireworks event is coming to Nishikinohama Beach in Kaizuka, Osaka on April 4, 2026, featuring approximately 10,000 shells and a 300-meter-wide display. Umi Terrace Nishikinohama is offering exclusive overnight and day-trip BBQ plans to mark the occasion.
Restaurant AVANTI at International Garden Hotel Narita is hosting a Japanese Italian & Wa Sweets Buffet from April 1 to June 30, 2026, featuring six live-cooked fresh pasta options at lunch — including a creative dish made with Narita's signature unagi.
TOTTEI PARK Midori no Oka (The Green Hill) transforms into a cherry blossom wonderland as the Kobe TOTTEI Illuminite Spring - SAKURA PINK - illumination event lights up from March 20 (Vernal Equinox Day) through May 31, 2026.
LINE Match Flight has kicked off a collaboration with Sanrio Characters starting March 3, 2026, featuring Pompompurin, Hello Kitty, Cinnamoroll, and more in multiple in-game events running until March 30.
LINE Rangers is marking its 12th anniversary with a series of in-game events running through March 31, 2026, including free gacha, login bonuses, a special planet stage, and upcoming PvP battles.
Popular Tokyo bakery MAISON ICHI is holding a week-long pop-up at Nihombashi Mitsukoshi Main Store's B1F from March 4 to 10, 2026, featuring their signature croissants alongside new spring sakura-themed breads.
From April 1 to June 30, 2026, Sky Restaurant Etoile on the 17th floor of Miyako City Osaka Tennoji is hosting a Hokkaido-themed all-you-can-eat buffet featuring dishes made with produce sourced directly from Hokkaido farmers and producers.
Thirty years after its original release, Mr. Big's fourth studio album "Hey Man" returns in a remastered 30th Anniversary Edition across three formats, featuring extensive bonus content and a limited Japan tour by vocalist Eric Martin.
The live concert event Pokémon feat. Hatsune Miku VOLTAGE Live! will be streamed exclusively in full on ABEMA PPV ONLINE LIVE starting at 6:00 PM on Sunday, March 22, 2026. Viewing tickets are priced at ¥3,900 (tax included), with a replay period available through 11:59 PM on April 5, 2026.
The Spring '26 seasonal event is now live in Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis ver.2, bringing a new limited-time quest, new rarity ★14 weapons, special scratches, and spring-themed decorations to Central City.
From March 23 to April 12, 2026, Toriyaki to Torinabe Kakoi in Roppongi is hosting a special cherry blossom event where guests can enjoy grilled chicken and seasonal dishes while viewing Somei Yoshino trees framed by the restaurant's large windows.
A collaboration between Sengoku † Koihime Online ~Okuen Shinshi~ and Ayakashi Rumble! is now underway on DMM GAMES, bringing a limited campaign, a collaboration event, and exclusive pickup characters through March 10, 2026.
A large-scale outdoor music festival is set to take place at Tottori Flower Corridor on September 5–6, 2026, combining live performances from top artists with a massive food festival and family-friendly facilities.
Sogo Hiroshima's 6th Sweets Fair runs from March 6 to 15, 2026, bringing together over 100 handpicked sweets from 41 vendors — including six making their debut — with strawberry treats, crepes, soft-serve, baked goods, and a cookie tin fair in the final days.
Four areas across central Tokyo — Nihonbashi, Roppongi, Hibiya, and Yaesu — are hosting a series of spring flower events from early March through mid-April 2026, each with its own unique floral theme and sustainable approach.
The Uza Terrace Beach Club Villas in Yomitan, Okinawa, hosts a spring harvest festival on March 21 and 22, 2026, where guests can enjoy a hands-on harvest experience at the hotel's organic farm, "Our Farm," along with farm-fresh pizzas, canapés, and original craft beer.
TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN is hosting a variety of spring events during the spring holiday season, including a sakura festival, a sports festival, and YORIMICHI Cafe STREET featuring 23 popular local shops from the Oshiage area.
The smartphone version of Touken Ranbu -ONLINE- has reached its 10th anniversary since its March 2016 launch. Three new sword warriors have been added to the Ceremonial Attire lineup, and the Special Investigation Tenpou Edo event is running through March 24, 2026.
At WRESTLE KINGDOM 20 in TOKYO DOME held on January 4, 2026, attendees received exclusive commemorative NFTs powered by KIRIFUDA Inc.'s LINE-based web3 technology. The GPS-enabled system allowed 1,470 people to claim their digital souvenirs directly within Tokyo Dome City.
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Disney's animated film Zootopia, Walt Disney Japan launches a special Nick Wilde-focused campaign featuring exclusive merchandise, a prize repost campaign on X, and new menu and goods at "Zootopia 2" OH MY CAFE.
A new experiential pop-up, "Ace Backpack Lab," is opening at the 3rd floor of Tokyu Department Store Kichijoji from March 3 to March 29, 2026, offering personalized backpack fitting sessions using a custom measurement device and expert consultations.
Apopia: Sugar Coated Tale, a darkly charming mystery adventure game released under Happinet's Indie Collection label, has launched worldwide on Steam, accompanied by a limited-time 10% off launch sale running through March 10.
A limited-time Attack on Titan collaboration event is set for Nijigen no Mori at Hyogo Prefectural Awaji Island Park from March 14 to December 13, 2026, featuring a 1.2km night forest walk with projection mapping, a stamp rally, a mystery quest, and 11 themed food and drink items.
A limited-time pop-up shop celebrating the second collaboration between COJI-COJI by Momoko Sakura and Korean character CHOIGOSIM will open in front of JR Ikebukuro Station's south gate from March 10 to 23, 2026.
A newly drawn illustration and producer letter have been released to mark the 20th anniversary of the Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha series, along with a restaurant collaboration, merchandise, a special live concert, and a game sale.
A Dr. Stone pop-up store is set to open at Shinjuku Marui Annex on March 20, 2026, followed by Kobe Marui in April, featuring new merchandise with original illustration art of Senku and friends enjoying fruit picking.
FLOWER KNIGHT GIRL has launched the second half of its major month-long "Deep Parallel Messiah" event, featuring new characters, gacha additions, and character quests running through March 16, 2026.
On March 25, the 192nd Nagaragawa Concert takes place at Gifu Grand Hotel, offering a seasonal French lunch followed by a violin, cello, and piano ensemble performing works by Bizet and Fauré.
Grand Nikko Awaji is offering a spring accommodation plan that includes entry tickets to Awaji Green Hall and Awaji Island National Akashi Kaikyo Park, available to book from March 2 through May 23, 2026.
The Japanese social networking app GRAVITY has surpassed 10 million downloads as of the end of February, and is marking the milestone with a series of large-scale events in March 2026, including an official livestream, gacha releases, an Animedia magazine feature, and more.
HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO is offering a limited-time "Fresh Greenery Afternoon Tea" from April 29 to June 30, 2026, featuring seasonal sweets and savories in vibrant early-summer green hues, enjoyed alongside the courtyard's fresh green maple leaves.
On May 24, 2026, a unique rice planting event combining SDGs practices and hands-on farming will take place in the Takataki area of Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture, using organic compost made from elephant dung collected at a local zoo.
The first-ever POPUP for "Ireisu minini," the collaborative character between 2.5D idol group Irregular Dice and LINE FRIENDS, is coming to LINE FRIENDS SQUARE SHIBUYA from March 20 to April 6, 2026.
A limited-time pop-up shop celebrating the BanG Dream! 10th anniversary opens at Sanseido Bookstore Nagoya Store from March 14 to 29, 2026, selling exclusive collaboration merchandise featuring specially drawn illustrations.
Hotel Amanek Ginza East in Tokyo's Ginza district is hosting a kabuki-themed kumadori mask-making workshop on March 8, 2026, where hotel guests can learn about the art of kabuki face painting and create their own masks.
Starting March 3rd, "Tristan" and "Galahad" have arrived in new costumes in Legend Clover. An in-game event, gacha banners, and new shop items are all available during the limited period.
LINE: Disney Tsum Tsum is hosting a special event celebrating Case Closed's 30th TV anime anniversary, featuring new voice-acted Tsums — including the pair Tsum Conan & Kidd — along with in-game events and campaigns running through March 2026.
Marine biologist celebrity Sakana-kun is heading back to Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel on May 2, 2026, for an annual talk show paired with a Western and Chinese buffet, available for both lunch and dinner seatings.
D2C fashion brand SOÉJU is hosting its 2026 Spring/Summer collection exhibition and fitting events across four cities — including Shizuoka for the first time. Visitors can freely try on curated pieces with no in-venue purchase pressure.
A 1-night 2-day children's camp at Spa Resort Hawaiians in Fukushima is scheduled for April 18–19, 2026, featuring water slides, fire and Polynesian dance shows, and a shell photo frame craft activity for elementary school students.
The Battle Cats has kicked off the limited-time "Heartbeat Catcademy" event starting March 2, 2026, featuring exclusive stages, a weekly Catfood scratch lottery, new limited characters, and login stamp campaigns running through March 30.
Toyohashi City in Aichi Prefecture is hosting a special collaboration event marking the Ultraman Series' 60th anniversary, running from February 28 to April 26, 2026. Highlights include a world-premiere VR experience, Tokaido Shinkansen AR photo frames, a city-wide stamp rally, and limited-edition merchandise and local specialty collaborations.
Capkuji Online is holding a limited-time lottery featuring exclusive goods with newly drawn illustrations from Urban Myth Dissolution Center to mark the mystery adventure game's first anniversary. Sales run from March 2 to April 17, 2026.
Universal Studios Japan marks its 25th anniversary with the "Discover U!!!" theme, launching a year-long lineup of special entertainment from March 4, 2026. Highlights include a revamped parade featuring 25 Pikachus, the return of the Back to the Future DeLorean and Doc Brown after about 10 years, a new theme song by Vaundy, and the comeback of the Jurassic World Journey experience.
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter has kicked off its first-ever brand campaign since opening, with the tagline "Let's embark on a magical journey," timed to the Harry Potter film series' 25th anniversary year.
DINING & BAR "BAYSIDE" at Yokohama Sakuragicho Washington Hotel is running a Spring Lunch Buffet touring the flavors of Kyushu and Okinawa from March 1 to May 31, 2026. A special strawberry dessert edition is also available during spring break from March 20 to April 5.
A collaboration event between Arknights: Endfield and five iconic towers across Japan runs from March 6 to 29, 2026, featuring photo spots, limited merchandise, and character-themed drinks.
Isetan Shinjuku's "British Fair 2026" runs March 11–17, 2026, bringing together over 100 food and lifestyle brands. This year's highlights include premium first-dough scones, approximately 40 varieties of takeout tea, and pub-style fish & chips and classic meat pies served at the ISEPUB pop-up.
For two days only in late March 2026, the riverside resort COMORIVER in Tokigawa Town, Saitama, is hosting a special cherry blossom sauna festival with four types of saunas, a river slide, and seven unique spring activities.
Fuji Honmotosuko Resort in Yamanashi will host the Fuji Shibazakura Festival from April 11 to May 24, 2026, featuring approximately 500,000 moss phlox plants in six varieties set against the backdrop of snow-capped Mt. Fuji.
Hennessy X.O La Carafe, an innovative luminous bottle designed for luxury nightlife venues, made its Japan debut in February 2026 with an exclusive launch event at GINZA SAPPHIRE LOUNGE featuring live performances and top cultural icons.
A digital stamp rally along the Izukyu Railway line will run from April through September 2026, featuring in-game rewards, merchandise sales, and special station displays as part of a collaboration with the location-based mobile game series "Station Memories!".
lyf, the social & lifestyle hotel brand, is introducing an updated community-centered stay experience across its three Japan properties — lyf Shibuya Tokyo, lyf Ginza Tokyo, and lyf Tenjin Fukuoka — starting March 2, 2026.
Starting March 2, 2026, Nagasaki-hana Beach Resort in Bungotakada, Oita offers two new accommodation plans designed to make the most of the area's spectacular spring rapeseed flower scenery.
Nespresso marks 40 years in 2026 with limited-edition coffee sets and accessories on sale from March 12. A "WITH LOVE." campaign offers prizes to 440 lucky buyers, and the Gold Capsule Contest opens to members for the first time.
La Locanda at The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto is holding a special Sunday Brunch on March 15, celebrating the early arrival of cherry blossom season with a live kitchen, original cocktails, and Pierre Hermé Paris desserts.
Samurai Love Ballad: PARTY celebrates its 9th anniversary on March 21, 2026, with themed story events, a love-dance campaign, limited avatar gachas, and special anniversary items running throughout March.
The spring-themed seasonal limited doll "Spring" has returned to the dress-up and nurturing game Sugar Doll starting March 1, 2026, along with special White Day-themed dress-up packs and the Cherry Blossom Season Campaign event.
A free special exhibition exploring the history of elephants in Japan, centered on Takachan — an elephant who lived on the rooftop of Nihonbashi Takashimaya from 1950 to 1954 — opens on March 13, 2026.
A limited-time teamLab exhibition featuring the interactive artwork "Sketch Umwelt" will be held at the Museum of Aeronautical Sciences in Chiba from March 20 to April 19, 2026. Entry to the exhibition is free (museum admission required separately).
A digital stamp rally collaboration featuring virtual singer Otomachi Una and Tenryu Hamanako Railway launches on April 21, 2026, with exclusive in-game rewards, limited merchandise, and special station displays running through September.
TINY GARDEN FESTIVAL 2026 returns to the lakeside campground in Tateshina, Nagano for three days from June 5 to 7. Singer-songwriter Orisaka Yuta has been confirmed as the first featured performer, with tickets going on sale March 7, 2026.
Tokyo Dome City is running a limited-time "Spring Afternoon Discount" campaign on its Complete Passport from March 3 to May 31, 2026, offering access to 10 attractions starting at 2:00 PM at reduced prices — weekday tickets from ¥5,000.
The popular mobile puzzle RPG 100 Sleeping Princes & the Kingdom of Dreams marks its 11th anniversary on March 9, 2026, with a new key visual and a series of anniversary campaigns including daily free gachas and login bonuses.
A special collaboration event featuring the popular otter character Kawauso Usoyan is now live on 17LIVE, running from February 27 to March 15, 2026, with exclusive gifts and limited prizes up for grabs.
Fantasy action RPG ABYSSDIA is marking its half-year milestone with a login event awarding up to 40 summoning tickets, SNS campaigns with Amazon gift card prizes, and a global release commemoration mission event running through May 2026.
A new Duffy & Friends collection themed around searching for beautiful shades of blue arrives at Tokyo DisneySea on April 14, 2026. Goods, food souvenirs, hotel special menus, and Disney Resort Line passes are all part of the lineup.
On March 24, 2026, est — the five-consecutive-year Michelin-starred restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi — will host a one-day-only dessert collaboration featuring guest pâtissière Asuka Otowa of Otowa Restaurant and resident Executive Pastry Chef Michele Abbatemarco.
For the entire month of March 2026, the 30th-floor dining bar at Futako-tamagawa Excel Hotel Tokyu is hosting a special food fair showcasing Fukushima Prefecture's finest ingredients — including tuna caught by high school students during deep-sea training voyages and locally raised Fukushima wagyu beef.
George Steuart Tea is hosting a two-day tea tasting event at Three Tiers, one of Tokyo's top British pastry salons, on March 14–15, 2026. Led by a tea instructor, the 90-minute sessions include tastings of five or more tea varieties and a pairing with Three Tiers' celebrated carrot cake.
RYO-SEN, a unit dedicated to presenting quality tools as elements that enrich daily life, brings together handpicked living goods from craftspeople across Japan to the 7th floor of Hankyu Umeda Main Store from March 4 through June 30.
The Hello Kitty Shinkansen, set to retire on May 17, 2026, will host a special one-night farewell event called "Dreamy Night" at Shin-Shimonoseki Station on March 28, featuring DJ Hello Kitty, a live talk show with SCANDAL, exclusive shopping, and more.
Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo is offering a series of Golden Week events in 2026, led by a new evening buffet featuring live magic and piano performances, alongside a garden display of 100 koi streamers, a honey harvest stay, bread-making workshops, and a morning yoga session.
To celebrate JJ magazine's 50th anniversary, a special collaboration pop-up store featuring Sanrio Characters is coming to the Metele Building Lobby in Nagoya on March 28 and 29, 2026, with 12 limited-edition items available.
Virtual talent Kizuna AI dropped a new single "KAMACHO" along with an official music video featuring an updated 3D model, and confirmed an online live on April 11, 2026.
The mobile idle RPG LINE Omakase Rangers is holding a collaboration event with Hatsune Miku from February 27 to March 31, 2026, featuring exclusive collaboration rangers including Hatsune Miku, Kagamine Rin, Megurine Luka, and Yuki Miku 2026.
ANA InterContinental Manza Beach Resort in Onna Village, Okinawa, is ushering in its summer season on March 14 with a beach opening ceremony, the launch of one of Japan's largest ocean athletic parks, a beachside wellness program, and a daytime DJ pool party.
Ragnarok Masters is running a three-phase login bonus event from March 1 to April 1, 2026, with generous rewards including crafting materials, special items, and new equipment pieces.
Leach Bar and Cellar Bar at RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka are offering two special cherry blossom cocktails from March 1 to April 30, 2026.
A breathtaking fusion of music and fireworks is coming to SENNAN LONG PARK in Sennan, Osaka, on August 22, 2026, as the "SBI Maihanabi in Osaka, Sennan" makes its debut.
Shibuya PARCO hosts SHIBUYA PARCO "PERSON" from March 13 to 22, 2026, a wide-ranging program of music, art, pop-ups, and events centered on the theme of people and the things they create.
Restaurant & Bar TIDE TABLE Shiomi at Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel is offering a Spring Dinner menu from March 10 to June 9, 2026, featuring "Japanese French" cuisine that blends seasonal domestic ingredients with French cooking techniques.
Four event-limited original whisky bottles are available through lottery for holders of admission tickets to the Whisky & Spirits Festival 2026 in Yokohama. Applications open March 25 at noon and close April 6 at 5:00 PM.
A collaboration cafe marking 10 years of Witchy Pretty Cure! is coming to Share CAFE locations in Harajuku and Hakata from May 2, 2026, with a new Osaka location joining the lineup.
A new American Beaver exhibit area is opening at Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise's Aqua Museum 4F Forestrium from March 7, 2026, where visitors can observe the beavers' natural behaviors in a recreated waterside environment.
A spring-themed strawberry sweets buffet is taking place at ANA Crowne Plaza Grand Court Nagoya's 2F casual dining "Garden Court" on March 14 and 15, 2026, with an extensive lineup of desserts and savory bites crafted by the hotel's pastry chef.
A limited-time collaboration event between Ayakashi Rumble! and Sengoku Koihime Online -Oenshinshi- has kicked off in DMM GAMES, featuring two new limited 5-star shikigami and a special Ayakashi Invasion event running through March 16, 2026.
From March 6 to April 15, 2026, Tokyu Kabukicho Tower in Shinjuku is hosting CHANDON SPRING, a stylish urban hanami event featuring sakura decorations and Chandon Rosé available by the glass at five venues throughout the tower.
Italian & Wine Bar CONA is hosting "Ohanami Bar 2026" from March 1 to April 30, 2026, where guests can enjoy full-bloom cherry blossom décor indoors alongside 5 spring-limited dishes featuring strawberries and cherry blossoms.
Creators Caravan Utsunomiya, a two-day entertainment industry networking event connecting creators, companies, and students across North Kanto, is set for July 31 and August 1 at LightCube Utsunomiya.
Disney STEP, the Disney walking app, is approaching its first anniversary on March 3. A new lifelog feature that stamps a monthly calendar based on daily step counts and awards exclusive character badges launched on February 27, 2026, alongside special anniversary events.
A theme-park-themed Everyday HOST CLUB pop-up shop will be held at Tower Records Shibuya and Abeno Hoop stores from March 5 to 15, 2026, featuring newly drawn merchandise including trading glitter badges, acrylic stands, and more.
A new event has kicked off in FESTIBATTLE+ starting February 27, 2026, featuring Aisha — voiced by Marina Inoue — from White Cat Project NEW WORLD'S as a new hero, along with special gacha banners and the conclusion of the Main Episode.
Girls Creation, the turn-based strategy simulation game on DMM GAMES, has kicked off a limited-time event featuring new Memory rewards, a special box gacha, and two pickup gachas running through March 12.
From March 4 to 14, Hankyu Umeda Main Store's food floors present a lineup of spring-inspired sweets, including Hankyu-exclusive flower-motif cakes crafted by skilled artisans, seasonal baked goods, and limited-time guest brands for White Day 2026.
Family restaurant chain Joyfull is running a collaboration campaign with the anime film That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea from 3:00 PM on March 10, 2026. Exclusive menus inspired by five main characters, character novelties, and social media giveaways are all part of the fun through April 7.
Celebrating the 15th anniversary of the Kyushu Shinkansen full line opening, a Kagoshima tourism campaign titled "Kagonmarvelous" is scheduled from March 12 to June 30, 2026, featuring a stamp rally, a discounted train pass, prize campaigns, and more.
From February 28 to March 22, 2026, Kanou Shoujuan's Sunaino Sato estate in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture hosts its annual plum blossom festival, with around 700 plum trees across 9 varieties, limited wagashi, special menus, and hands-on events.
KIMOTO GLASSWARE is set to participate in the Edo Tokyo Kirari Project's Naniga Umareru? Ten Japanese Craftsmanship Exhibition, a three-day event held at Omotesando Hills from March 6 to 8, 2026.
The Kitano Hotel Tokyo's main dining room "Orangerie Koan" introduces a fermentation-themed menu running from March 3 to May 30, 2026, as part of the hotel's ongoing "Kitano Finds Japan" series celebrating Japanese food culture.
LUSH SPA's "Book a Bath" service is adding a Japan-exclusive limited-time menu called "Love in Rose" from March 1, 2026, offering a 30-minute private bath session wrapped in rose-pink color, fragrance, and an original soundtrack.
Starting March 7, 2026, Fantasy Dining Soleil at Maihama View Hotel by HULIC presents "Pétale de Fraise," a spring-themed afternoon tea buffet combining individual dessert stands with a savory buffet, running on Saturdays and Sundays through April 26.
A 4-session muskmelon growing and harvesting workshop is being held at Tomato Ranch in the Miho area of Shizuoka's Shimizu Ward, set amid the natural beauty of a World Cultural Heritage site.
The healing character IP Obungu to Issho is hosting a popup event at Seibu Shibuya Store, Building B, 3rd Floor from March 6 to March 21, 2026, featuring photo spots and limited merchandise.
Ofuro Cafe Utatane in Saitama City is running its spring "Sakura Cafe" event, complete with an indoor cherry blossom lounge for hay fever-friendly hanami, a seasonal sakura mud pack, and a limited cafe menu featuring Amarin, a celebrated Saitama-grown strawberry.
Oimo Fes SHIZUOKA 2026 & Shizuoka Exposition is held at Granship Plaza in Shizuoka City from February 27 to March 1, 2026. Sweet potato specialty shops, sweets vendors, and producers from across Japan gather for this three-day event, now in its fifth edition since first launching in 2023.
The golf wear brand pierre cardin golf is launching its 2026 Spring/Summer collection, featuring actor Hiroyuki Ikeuchi as its visual model and a collaboration caddy bag with SUN MOUNTAIN.
From May 1 to June 30, 2026, The Prince Park Tower Tokyo will serve a special afternoon tea featuring fully ripened mangoes from Miyazaki Prefecture paired with locally grown Japanese black tea.
Ofuro cafe utatane in Saitama City is hosting a one-day sauna festival on March 7, 2026 — Sauna Day — packed with aufguss sessions, a sauna musical, live music, food, bingo, and workshops for both sauna lovers and newcomers alike.
A series of limited-time collaboration menus inspired by graphic designer Masayoshi Nakajo will be offered across multiple venues at Shiseido Parlour's Ginza flagship building from March 3 to 31, 2026.
A collaboration POP UP SHOP featuring Tabekko Doubutsu: THE MOVIE and Sanrio Characters opens at four Kiddyland stores across Japan starting March 13, with restocked sold-out items from October 2025 plus new merchandise and special purchase bonuses.
The Shiroato History Museum in Takatsuki City will present approximately 200 items related to horses — from Edo-period festival horse tack to folk toys — in a free exhibition running from March 14 to May 31, 2026.
The immersive LED installation TIME LEAP GARDEN – A Garden Through Space and Time Woven by Video – returns in a rebuilt form at JAPAN SHOP 2026, running March 3–6 at Tokyo Big Sight.
Tokyo Revue 2026's Haru no Odori (Spring Dance), presenting the authentic revue style inherited from SKD Shochiku Kagekidan, will be performed at Asakusa Hanagekijo on March 27 and 28, 2026.
The real-time smartphone RPG Unison League is hosting a series of limited-time collaborations with the Persona series starting March 1, 2026, featuring voiced characters, iconic battle music, and up to 300 free gacha rolls.
A collaboration event between White Cat Project NEW WORLD'S and the Atelier series has launched, bringing Sophie Neuenmuller, Reisalin "Ryza" Stout, and Yumia Liessfeldt into the White Cat world. The event runs through March 17, 2026, featuring daily free gacha pulls and special jewel packs.
BAR KIZUKI in Shibuya, staffed entirely by active professional dancers, is set to host high-energy dance show events over two consecutive weekends beginning February 27, 2026.
The roguelike RPG Chaos Zero Nightmare has expanded Galactic Disaster Season 2 with a new story chapter "Ruins of the Desert Kingdom," adding new fighters Tipera and Tiana along with new systems including "Environment Variables."
A new chapter has arrived in Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion Lost Stories for smartphones and PC, bringing a limited-time campaign with training materials and Sakuradite rewards, a pickup scout featuring new pilots, and a signed card giveaway.
Starting March 7, 2026, the 15th-floor restaurant Substance at Courtyard by Marriott Fukui will host a spring strawberry-themed lunch buffet on weekends and public holidays through May 6.
Daimaru Tokyo is offering approximately 40 types of limited-edition Hinamatsuri foods from late February through March 3, including colorful chirashi sushi and bento, hina doll-inspired sweets, tricolor desserts, and sakura mochi.
A new in-game event titled "Protected by Love, Bound by Love" is now underway in Mugenrou and Sleepless Butterfly, running through March 5 with special rewards including stories, costumes, and character items.
Robots from the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan signature pavilion "Future of Life" are coming to Grand Front Osaka for a special exhibition running March 14–18, 2026, with archive footage screenings and live robot demos — all free to enter.
The "Dedication Indigo Dyeing Experience," previously featured at the Osaka-Kansai Expo, returns to Tokushima Prefectural Government Building for a two-day event on March 14 and 15, 2026.
Fendi unveiled its Fall/Winter 2026-27 collection in Milan on February 25th, with Japanese actress Kaya Kiyohara, Yuri (HANA) of girls group HANA, Bang Chan of Stray Kids, and a stellar international lineup attending the show.
From March 11 to 24, Matsuya Ginza celebrates Japanese denim craftsmanship through show window installations, pop-up shops from Hiroshima and Okayama, and a souvenir tote bag offer — all set alongside the TOKYO CREATIVE SALON 2026 festival.
Ginza Mitsukoshi's GINZA TABLE 2026 SPRING runs March 4–17, 2026, spotlighting spring sweets and theater bento boxes perfect for gift-giving and intermission dining.
A special spring lobby exhibition is on display at Hotel Granvia Wakayama in its fifth year of collaboration with Kudoyama Town, featuring "Daisuke Yume Juushi" warrior dolls and traditional spring decorations from February 25 through mid-March 2026.
The Japan Sake and Shochu Makers Association has published its March 2026 sake event calendar, featuring festivals and tasting events held across Japan including Nagoya, Niigata, Kyoto, and Aomori.
Forestana Karuizawa, the wedding venue at Karuizawa Prince Hotel, will hold a March-only bridal fair on weekends and public holidays from March 1 to 29, 2026, themed around mimosa flowers with free tastings, decorative displays, and more.
Over 1,200 crystals suspended among the blooming plum trees at Kitano Tenmangu form the "Garden of Light and Flowers" outdoor installation, the centerpiece of KYOTO NIPPON FESTIVAL 2026, running from February 1 to May 24, 2026.
To mark its 45th anniversary, Kobe Portopia Hotel holds a spring restaurant fair from March 1 to April 30, 2026, featuring seasonal mountain and sea delicacies including cherry sea bream, sakura shrimp, and spring vegetables across 9 restaurants inside the hotel.
LOFT stores across Japan are hosting a limited collection inspired by the world of Wicked: For Good, featuring exclusive makeup, body care, skincare items, and accessories themed around the iconic characters Elphaba and Glinda.
Around 130 original watercolor works spanning the 1960s through the 2000s by the legendary shojo artist Macoto Takahashi are on view at ART SPACE SKY GALLERY in Ariake, Tokyo, through March 1.
The 2026 MotoGP World Championship gets underway with 22 races across 18 countries, featuring five Japanese riders across all three classes. Every race airs live on Japanese CS channels, with the season-opening Thai Grand Prix live on Nippon TV Plus.
Nagasakibana Beach Resort in Bungotakada, Oita Prefecture will host the 3rd Nagasakibana Beach Festa on Saturday, March 7, 2026. The popular day-trip event returns with BBQ, roasted sweet potato and baked apple experiences, craft activities, and festival-style food stalls—all set against a backdrop of 27 million rapeseed flowers in bloom.
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To celebrate its 10th anniversary, Strings Hotel Nagoya is offering a one-day-only spring plan on March 25, 2026, where children can dress up as princesses and enjoy an elegant afternoon tea together with their parents.
New Balance is set to release a limited-edition Fresh Foam X 860 v15 exclusively at the Nagoya Women's Marathon EXPO 2026, alongside a packed lineup of events, workshops, and after-party activities at Vantelin Dome Nagoya.
A limited collaboration between Nobaman and Village Vanguard has launched at the Village Vanguard Online Store, featuring a retro coffee shop theme with 10 newly drawn character designs. Purchasing the plush cushion also enters buyers into a lottery for a Nobaman signing event.
At Yoyogi Park's SAKANA & JAPAN FESTIVAL 2026, 75 influencers, athletes, and performers dressed as cats rallied crowds to eat fish from Fukushima, Tohoku, and Hokkaido, driving a combined follower reach of over 2.86 million in support of disaster recovery.
The Italian design brand Qeeboo will be on display at five major Takashimaya stores across Japan as part of a limited-time spring event running from February 25 to March 17, 2026.
The popular Sanrio idol unit "Kyuakawa Cute!" returns for an exclusive two-day live stage event at Tokyo Dome Hotel's grand ballroom "Tenkuu" on May 3 and 4, 2026, during the Golden Week holiday.
A strawberry-shaped exhibition facility inspired by Sanrio's iconic Strawberry House is opening at DiverCity Tokyo Plaza in Odaiba from March 6 to July 12, 2026, celebrating the 50th anniversary of Ichigo Shimbun with free admission.
Seibu Ikebukuro Main Store's basement food hall is hosting a Sakura Mochi Festival with 19 types of sakura mochi from 13 shops, showcasing both the Kanto-style Chomeiji and the Kansai-style Domyoji varieties.
The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross is celebrating its global version's 6th anniversary with the new Mugen fest starting February 26, 2026, introducing the new UR character [Chain of Despair] Nightmare Saros along with a range of limited-time events.
Shizukuishi Prince Hotel in Iwate Prefecture is offering a limited-time "Hana Saku Plan" from March 15 to 28, 2026, celebrating graduations and new beginnings with an apple-themed Pomme Pomme Fair and cocktail event.
Contemporary artist SHUN SUDO presents a large-scale floral art exhibition at Ginza Sony Park, running from March 7 to March 29, 2026, featuring over 35 new oil paintings and exclusive limited-edition merchandise.
A one-of-a-kind collaboration between Hodaigi Ski Resort and the Gunma Crane Thunders pro basketball team drew around 200 visitors for a day of snowy basketball fun on February 11, 2026.
Soulworker received a major update on February 26, 2026, completing Episode 2.5 with a new Level 85 quest, opening the new district Etheldreydar, launching the 8-player raid Rebellious Star, adding a secondary class upgrade for Dhana Opini, and kicking off the service transfer 2nd anniversary event.
Sweets Paradise is holding its spring-limited "Strawberry Fair" from March 4, 2026, featuring a lineup of strawberry-themed sweets, an in-house contest-winning cake, and seasonal food items available at all buffet courses.
A new character, Lancelot, has arrived in the cross-heroine RPG TECHCRONOSS. Alongside the new character pickup gacha, a Side Story event and a daily campaign have also launched.
Tokyo Photographic Art Museum is hosting the TOP Collection exhibition "Don't think. Feel." from April 2 to June 21, 2026, featuring photographic and video works that explore sensory experience and human creativity in the age of AI.
The fifth annual YOKOHAMA MUSIC HARBOR 2026 takes over Yokohama's Minato Mirai waterfront on April 4 and 5, featuring free concerts at Cosmo Clock 21, hotel DJ nights, and music-filled boat cruises.
ABEMA has released a new key visual for the Grand Sumo March Tournament 2026, showcasing ozeki Yashoairiki — who is chasing a yokozuna promotion — alongside Atamifuji, who earns his first-ever san'yaku ranking. All bouts will be streamed for free.
Alice in Fantasy Land, the Alice in Wonderland-themed fantasy restaurant near JR Osaka Station, is hosting a limited-time Easter afternoon tea and course menu from March 1 through April 30, 2026.
Starting February 25, 2026, the mobile puzzle game Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian - Puzzle Party! is running a new high-score ranking event alongside limited-time character recruitment featuring Arya, Masha, Yuki, Sayaka, and Nonoa dressed as chocolate cafe staff.
Two new original 3D avatars designed for daily use in VRChat — "Hinami" and "Lucile" — will launch simultaneously at BOOTH Daimaru Matsuzakaya Avatar Official on February 27, 2026.
The Market F restaurant at Grand Hyatt Fukuoka is introducing a new themed dinner buffet series for its 30th anniversary year, starting with a strawberry theme from March 1 to April 29, 2026.
The Hakutsuru Art Museum in Kobe is holding its spring exhibition from March 3 to June 7, 2026, featuring animals depicted in Eastern fine arts and decorative crafts spanning more than 3,000 years of history.
To celebrate 77 years of sightseeing bus operations, Hato Bus is running a special five-day Tokyo tour priced at ¥7,700, taking in iconic spots from Tokyo Tower to Asakusa.
An interactive science event where visitors explore the human body through hands-on attractions, video, and graphics is coming to Twin Messe Shizuoka from April 25 to May 6, 2026 — the event's first appearance in Shizuoka Prefecture.
For the first time, Celeo Kokubunji and Kokubunji Marui are joining forces to host a joint bread festival featuring around 20 bakeries over 8 days from March 15.
On March 21, 2026, Lumine Tachikawa will host a hands-on kids event featuring a children-run flea market, workshops with Ome-area artisans, and free train tickets to explore the Ome Line.
Zenrin Co., Ltd.'s stationery and goods brand Map Design GALLERY will be exhibiting at the Stationery Girls Expo in Osaka 2026 from March 5 to 8, offering event-exclusive stationery featuring an antique map-inspired design of the Kinki region.
To mark International Women's Day on March 8th, the sustainable jewelry brand mi luna is running a special campaign called "Choose to Be Myself. — A Day to Choose Who I Am —" featuring empowerment jewelry, mimosa-colored pieces, and a director interview.
Morinaga Angel Museum MORIUM in Yokohama's Tsurumi ward reopens on February 24 with renovated permanent exhibits marking its 4th anniversary. A Spring Outing Campaign featuring Kyo-chan photo opportunities and visitor gifts runs from March 23 to April 10.
A unique Taiwanese noodle stall is opening on JR Nagoya Station's unused Platform 1 track space for 102 days from March 12 to June 21, 2026, creating a night market atmosphere right at the platform.
Tokyo's NFDT and SFDA fashion design competitions will conclude with a runway-format final judging event and awards ceremony at Toranomon Hills on March 29. Free to attend with no registration required, the event also streams live on YouTube.
ONE FUKUOKA BLDG. in Fukuoka is hosting "Fragrance Journey," an experiential event where visitors can discover their personal fragrance identity. Five in-building brands, AI-powered scent diagnosis, coffee stands, and more await from March 5 to 15, 2026.
The Osaka Municipal Museum of Art is celebrating its 90th anniversary with the special exhibition "Full Force! Stories of Treasures," running from April 25 to June 21, 2026. Pre-sale tickets go on sale February 25, 2026, along with a full lineup of related events.
BAR PLUS on the 19th floor of Osaka Marriott Miyako Hotel hosts a seasonal strawberry cocktail promotion from March 1 to April 30, 2026, featuring a 90-minute free-flow plan and à la carte ordering.
PBOX STND, a new social stand on the 10th floor of Shibuya PARCO, is set to open on March 4, 2026, featuring a carefully curated lineup of craft beers, spirits, vegan-friendly hot dogs, and izakaya-style bites that capture the cross-cultural energy of Shibuya.
Japan's first giant Twinkle Twinkle balloon installations arrive at Tokyu Plaza Harajuku "Harakado" from March 9, lighting up the rooftop terrace for a special White Day event through March 22.
All-Day Dining Limone at RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka Vignette Collection is serving a special mini bouquet-included dinner buffet plan from March 12 to April 28, 2026 — perfect for farewell parties, reunions, and family celebrations.
The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka is hosting a spring strawberry series featuring the afternoon buffet "Strawberry Blossom" at Splendido from March 11, and the afternoon tea "Sakura & Strawberry Royal" at The Lobby Lounge from March 10, 2026.
The Riverside Cafe at The Royal Park Hotel Hiroshima Riverside is hosting a cherry blossom lunch buffet featuring over 30 colorful spring dishes, running Thursdays through Sundays from March 26 to April 5, 2026.
Square Enix has launched MARCH SALE Part1, with Final Fantasy Tactics: Ivalice Chronicles—which has sold over 1 million units worldwide—discounted to 30% off, alongside up to 60% off on Kingdom Hearts, Octopath Traveler II, and more.
Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel is bringing back its popular cherry blossom season event "Tide of SAKURA" this spring, featuring a boat cruise along the Oyokogawa River lined with approximately 270 cherry trees and a rickshaw stroll through the Shiomi area.
A pop-up shop for the TV anime Tokyo Revengers is set to open at Ikebukuro P'PARCO 3F, running from March 27 to April 13, 2026, with new merchandise from the Selfie lineup available for purchase.
Spring in Toyama brings a rare chance to enjoy freshly landed firefly squid at Mizuhashi Fishing Port, while Hotel New Otani Tokyo offers a seasonal Toyama prefecture fair through late April 2026.
Nagai Uminote Park Soleil no Oka in Yokosuka, Kanagawa, is launching an immersive mystery experience called Trailer House Mystery from March 1, 2026, where overnight guests can solve a story-driven puzzle right inside their trailer house cabin.
A high-definition replica of Ishida Yūtei's Flock of Cranes — held in the Minneapolis Institute of Art — is now on display at Hyogo Prefectural Museum of History through May 6, 2026, marking a homecoming to the painter's native Hyogo.
Hascap The Garden, the first-floor all-day dining restaurant at ANA Crowne Plaza Chitose, is running a strawberry-themed lunch promotion throughout March 2026, featuring a weekend sweets and lunch buffet as well as a weekday strawberry palette set meal.
A multi-theme cycling event open to everyone from beginners to cycling enthusiasts is coming to Matsusaka Keirin (Matsusaka Velodrome) on March 29, 2026. Admission is free.
At the 2026 British Academy Film Awards ceremony held in London on February 22, 2026, EJAE wore a Dior gown designed by Jonathan Anderson. Photographs by Sophie Carre reveal the craftsmanship behind the look.
Seven dual-purpose (rain and shine) double-sided printed folding umbrella designs featuring Disney, Pixar, and Star Wars are set to go on sale at Disney THE MARKET 2026 in Ginza Mitsukoshi from February 25, 2026, with general retail following in March.
A limited-time in-game collaboration between Fleur Days and The Dream Tower and the Sleepless Butterfly is now live in DMM GAMES, running until March 5, 2026, with a repost campaign on official X offering Amazon gift cards.
Dr.STONE Battle Craft is marking its 4.5th anniversary on March 1 with a revival gacha featuring fan-favorite SSR characters and a login bonus campaign offering up to 3,000 free gems.
ÉDIFICE is hosting a bag personalization event featuring Hender Scheme's "assemble" line, where shoppers can freely mix and match colors for each part of their bag at stores across Japan.
The TDK Tokyo E-Prix 2026 night race double-header is set for July 25-26 in Ariake, Tokyo. Advance ticket lottery registration is open from April 11 at 10:00 AM through April 20 at 11:59 PM via the e+ ticketing platform.
To celebrate JJ magazine's 50th anniversary, a special collaboration pop-up store featuring Sanrio Characters is opening at SHIBUYA109 Abeno from March 4 to 8, 2026, with 12 limited-edition items.
The "What Remains" photo exhibition, a collaboration between makeup artist KOTO and natural cosmetics brand MiMC, runs March 1–8, 2026 at MiMC Omotesando FLAGSHIP SHOP in Tokyo. Admission is free.
Korean derma-cosmetics brand medicube is running a limited-time popup store at Shibuya Loft from February 24 to March 9, 2026, showcasing the new Booster Pro X2 alongside exclusive popup-only sets and purchase bonuses.
The official ninjutsu reference book Nintama no Tomo Hito no Maki for the Ninjaboy Rantaro series went on sale on February 24, 2026, with a gallery exhibition and nationwide bookstore fair also set to begin.
New merchandise celebrating NU: Carnival's 4th anniversary, including acrylic stands and card collections, goes on sale at Animate stores and online on April 25, 2026, accompanied by a fair offering free clear card bonuses through May 24.
A museum event for the TV anime Shiboyugi: Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table will be held at the AKIHABARA Gamers Main Store 7F from February 27 to March 22, 2026, featuring panel exhibitions, exclusive merchandise, and a lottery event.
Shinwa Auction's WINE/LIQUOR sale held on February 21, 2026 totaled ¥92,138,000 in hammer prices across approximately 300 lots, with standout results for a 1985 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Romanée-Conti magnum and Ichiro's Malt Ace of Spades from the Card Series.
Disney characters will once again travel to local festivals across the country as part of the Tokyo Disney Resort® Special Parade, with five cities scheduled for FY2026. A special "Duffy Bus" display will accompany each stop.
A collaboration event between White Cat Project NEW WORLD'S and the popular Atelier series has been announced, with Sophie, Ryza, and Yumia set to appear in the game starting February 27, 2026.
ANA Pocket launches a winter check-in challenge in Hokkaido's Noboribetsu and Toya area, featuring character panels and promoting hot springs, geoparks, and local attractions from February 21 to March 23, 2026.
New York's prestigious Benjamin Steakhouse is offering complimentary original cocktails and mocktails inspired by mimosa flowers on March 8th at their four Japan locations to celebrate International Women's Day.
Following the Tokyo venue, the DECO*27 feat. Hatsune Miku EXHIBITION will be held in Osaka at Namba Marui from April 10 to 19, 2026, featuring original artwork, music video displays, and exclusive merchandise.
DMM GAMES launches a special spring campaign featuring 10% DMMpoint back rewards and play missions offering up to 10,000 yen in prizes across four popular Cygames titles.
The 4th eSports Game Creator Academy 2026 Spring will take place on March 21-22, 2026, at Izumisano Ochi Arena. This hands-on career experience event for elementary and junior high school students offers opportunities to meet professional eSports players, game creators, and influencers.
Virtual singer Hatsune Miku will perform in London, Brussels, Amsterdam, Berlin, Düsseldorf, Paris, and Madrid in November 2026 with a steampunk theme.
Hiroshima Castle's tower, externally reconstructed in 1958, will close on March 22, 2026, due to aging. Special measures including numbered tickets for 4,000 visitors per day will be implemented during the final three days.
Hiroshima Tsutaya Bookstore will host its inaugural "Stationery Market - A Collection of Small Delights" from February 26 to March 10, 2026, featuring carefully selected stationery items from creators and brands across Japan.
Hotel Vischio Amagasaki will host a Spring Family Lunch Buffet at the West River Café & Restaurant during the spring holidays from March 20-22 and May 2-6, 2026, featuring all-you-can-eat dishes and 90-minute drink service.
Yomiuriland hosts an interactive dinosaur event featuring a research institute with real fossils and a maze forest with moving dinosaurs. Special night version available on select dates from March 20 to May 25.
Kobe Agri Park is hosting a spectacular spring event featuring approximately one million nemophila flowers blooming across a hillside, creating a stunning blue landscape that blends seamlessly with the sky from April 18 to May 17, 2026.
The Kumamoto Prefectural Traditional Crafts Museum, closed for its first major renovation since opening in 1982, will reopen on March 20, 2026, featuring an expanded craft shop, new café, and special exhibitions celebrating traditional crafts.
The Open-Air Museum of Ethnology Little World in Inuyama, Aichi reopens its Taiwan Area on March 14, 2026, featuring authentic street food like Hu Jiao Bing and new Chinese drama-inspired costume experiences.
The second phase of the Monster Hunter Wilds and hololive collaboration brings new prize items to Capcom amusement facilities and collaboration cafes opening in Ikebukuro and Umeda.
RAFFLE launches an exclusive online lottery featuring Sanrio's beloved characters My Melody and Kuromi in collaboration with Tokyo Girls Collection's Aichi performance, offering unique merchandise including the standout "Face-Covered T-Shirts."
NAMJATOWN in Ikebukuro hosts an immersive mystery event from March 7 to April 5, 2026, where visitors become detectives, assistants, or clients investigating disappearances in a retro Showa-era setting.
Experience the world of Psycho-Pass at pop-up galleries in Tokyo and Osaka featuring exclusive merchandise, character-themed displays, and life-size photo panels. Free admission with special visitor gifts.
Following their successful collaboration at the Osaka-Kansai Expo, Osaka Metro and Mon Cher, creator of the famous Dojima Roll, will release collaborative baked confectionery at the Osaka Marathon EXPO 2026, held February 20-21, 2026 at Intex Osaka.
A special spring exhibition featuring the popular NHK anime character Prince Mackaroo will be held at Angel Land Fukui from March 14 to April 12, 2026, with interactive displays, mazes, and hands-on activities for families.
The MMORPG Red Stone kicks off its 21st anniversary main festival featuring a limited-time boss rush, special events, and major system improvements.
The Royal Ballet's beloved production of The Nutcracker returns to Japanese cinemas from February 20 to 26, featuring principal dancers Mayara Magri and Reece Clarke in Tchaikovsky's timeless winter classic.
The popular mobile action RPG Solo Leveling: ARISE is teaming up with the globally renowned battle royale game Fortnite for a limited-time special collaboration event featuring exclusive character-themed items.
The light festival TOKYO LIGHTS 2026 will illuminate West Shinjuku from May 23 to 31, 2026, featuring an international projection mapping competition and immersive light art installations at Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building and Shinjuku Central Park.
Universal Studios Japan celebrates its 25th anniversary with a special Kuromi short drama series launching February 20, 2026. The series follows Kuromi and her band BLACK DREAMS BLOOM as they prepare for a new live show under the theme "Discover U!!!"
A two-day workshop for 4th to 6th graders combines traditional Japanese lantern painting with modern video production skills in Akita City.
AnotherADdress TOKYO, the first physical location of Daimaru Matsuzakaya's fashion subscription service, is hosting a series of fashion talk shows and styling events throughout February at COREDO Nihonbashi.
Nijigen no Mori anime park on Awaji Island will host an Attack on Titan collaboration event from March 14 to December 13, 2026, featuring original merchandise, nighttime projection mapping walk, daytime stamp rally, and mystery quest.
Uzunokuni Minami Awaji celebrates the harvest season with a special festival featuring Awaji Island's signature new onions from March 20 to March 30, 2026
A special premiere screening of Cinema Kabuki's latest work The Love Suicides at Sonezaki will be held at MOVIX Kyoto on March 23rd, featuring a stage greeting by Nakamura Ganjiro and Nakamura Ichitaro before the film.
The Disney Ambassador Hotel will hold the Tropical Summer Festival from July 1 to September 14, 2026, featuring Hawaiian-style menus, tropical decorations, and special character greetings with Stitch.
Dream Tower and Sleepless Butterfly hosts a special birthday celebration for character Tsubaki Fuyuzumi with limited-time story events and exclusive gacha featuring new character cards with voice lines.
The gal magazine 'egg' will host a major event celebrating the latest gal culture and the graduation of five central models who have led the magazine for years.
ON SUGAR is selling a limited-edition Neon Genesis Evangelion 30th anniversary donut box at Yokohama Arena from February 21 to 23, 2026. The box features three specially designed donuts inspired by the series, along with exclusive stickers.
Akagi Nyugyo is hosting a free tasting event for Gatsun, to Mikan and the new Gatsun, to White Peach ice candy at Hakuba Happo-one Ski Resort from February 21-23, 2026.
Gion Tsujiri and Saryo Tsujiri unveil special spring menu items at Daimaru Shinsaibashi to celebrate the store's 300th anniversary, featuring the luxurious Ranman parfait and Haru no Utage three-tiered feast.
Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport Sakai, LaLaport Kadoma, and Mitsui Outlet Park Osaka Kadoma will host a special gummy-themed event celebrating Ura Gummy Day on March 9th, featuring all-you-can-pack gummy stations, manufacturer booths, and entertainment.
Hiroshima IPPIN KITTE Osaka Store presents a special Higashihiroshima Fair from February 28 to April 23, 2026, featuring sake tasting from 10 breweries, the region's mascot Nonta, and Higashihiroshima Koi Chicken tastings.
Hotel Metropolitan Sendai is hosting a limited-time Korean Food Fair at Restaurant & Cafe Serenity throughout March 2026, featuring popular dishes like Samgyeopsal and Yangnyeom Chicken served carving-style.
Huis Ten Bosch theme park in Nagasaki will host Miffy Birthday Month from May 29 to June 28, 2026, featuring collaborations with Miffy cafes and shops nationwide, exclusive birthday goods and food, a special flower dress greeting, and a birthday show with Miffy and friends.
The Ishikari Fair showcases Hokkaido's specialty foods and tourism information at Coach & Four stores in Inagi, Tokyo and Tsukuba, Ibaraki from February 20 to March 25, 2026.
Iwaki City's Taira district will host its first cosplay tourism event on March 7, 2026, featuring photo shoots at unique locations including a hotel chapel and castle town streets, plus an evening party with performances and local cuisine.
Starting March 1, 2026, Karuizawa Marriott Hotel will offer a curated wine tasting experience featuring Nagano Prefecture wines selected by their sommelier excellence. The spring edition features three wines from Kusunoki Winery.
The folk-rock ensemble YRKOR, who performed at the National Day of Kyrgyz Republic during the Osaka-Kansai Expo, will hold their first solo concerts in Japan. Experience Kyrgyz traditional music blended with rock and jazz elements in Tokyo and Osaka.
Two Tokyo restaurants are hosting a seasonal fair featuring carefully selected Kyushu sake and spring-themed dishes from February 24 to April 25, 2026.
Matsubaya Furniture Store opens an exhibition featuring live-edge table slabs made from trees sourced within a 50km radius of Nagano City. Each piece comes with a complete story of its origin, from the mountain where it grew to the craftspeople who processed it.
A special event featuring the Melpetite new member audition finalists and popular member Ririka's graduation celebration will be held at Fuji-Q Highland on March 29, 2026.
The National Museum of Art, Osaka presents a thought-provoking film screening event exploring the relationship between war, memory, and visual culture through documentary and contemporary art films.
The first popup event following the One-Punch Man Season 3 anime broadcast has opened at Aqua City Odaiba, featuring photo spots and exclusive merchandise through March 1, 2026.
Osaka Takashimaya hosts the exclusive Western Japan No.1 Sentai Gozyuger POP UP SHOP from March 4 to 16. Featuring new merchandise with main visuals, original goods, and six life-size character statues to celebrate the Super Sentai 50th anniversary series finale.
Experience a unique outdoor kotatsu event at Osaka Prefectural Flower Garden where visitors can enjoy plum blossoms while staying warm in traditional heated tables from February 11 to March 8, 2026.
The Pokémon UNITE Asia Champions League 2026 FINALS brings together top teams from across Asia and beyond for the ultimate esports showdown in Yokohama this March
The largest exotic animal event in the Kansai region returns with over 300,000 total visitors. REPTILES FEVER 2026 Winter features rare creatures from around the world, stage shows with popular YouTuber Hiroshi Hirasaka, and exciting new attractions at INTEX Osaka on February 21-22.
A pop-up oyster BBQ hut called "Kaki Bugyo" is coming to Saga City from February 20 to March 8, 2026. Enjoy fresh Miyagi Prefecture oysters grilled over charcoal for just 880 yen per serving at this self-service BBQ event.
A celebration of Okinawan traditional performing arts returns to Seijo Hall after five years, featuring Living National Treasure Nishie Kiharu and renowned dancers in a program honoring the reconstruction of Shuri Castle.
Sillage, a modern bistronomy restaurant in Shirokane-Takanawa, will host a special makers dinner on March 12th, 2026, featuring William Chris Vineyards and Calais Winery from Texas, two pioneering wineries leading the Texas wine renaissance.
Four commercial facilities around Kobe Municipal Subway Myodani Station join forces to host "SUMAQUEST," an interactive mystery-solving adventure where participants collect four treasures and discover a secret spell. The event runs from February 21 to April 5, 2026.
Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan marks its 5th anniversary with limited-edition merchandise and food inspired by the iconic Super Star power-up item. The celebration runs from March 18, 2026, featuring colorful items and special experiences.
An exhibition featuring four rising craft artists specializing in lacquerware, metalwork, and ceramics opens at Seiko House Hall in Ginza from March 19 to 29, 2026.
Yomiuriland hosts Yozakura Jewellumination from March 20 to April 5, featuring cherry blossom illuminations combined with jewel-themed light displays. The event includes a special Ferris wheel light show and a 180-meter illuminated cherry blossom promenade.
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On March 15, the National Alps Azumino Park's Omachi-Matsukawa area will host a Park Supporter Trial Event for those interested in volunteer activities. Participants can experience hands-on programs to understand supporter roles and activities, while enjoying nature experiences, food preparation, and crafts firsthand.
The mobile RPG Bikkuriman Wonder Collection introduces a new limited-time event featuring three new holy warrior characters, plus new gachas and challenges running through February 2026.
DMM GAMES launches a collaborative campaign featuring five titles from Creative Team Kumasan, including Girls Creation -Shojo Geijutsu Kitan-, with special events, collaboration characters, and bonus rewards running until March 5th.
An experiential event designed to challenge preconceptions about coffee opens for two days in Tokyo's Omotesando area, featuring interactive exhibits and complimentary tastings.
Hankyu Umeda Main Store presents "New Life Wellness, Better You" from February 25 to March 24, featuring yoga and pilates workshops by popular instructors and the Kansai debut of yoga wear brand easyoga.
Experience the aquarium after dark at Kobe Suma Sea World. The Night Aqua Live event runs from March 21 to April 5, 2026, featuring atmospheric lighting and nocturnal marine creature observations.
Kyoto Century Hotel presents its first strawberry sweets buffet following the restaurant renovation, featuring five premium strawberry varieties and live crepe suzette preparation from March 7 to April 26, 2026.
The smartphone Texas Hold'em poker app m HOLD'EM announces the return of its collaboration with the popular pachinko and slot series Sengoku Otome, running from February 23 to March 15, 2026.
Minamichita Beachland & Minamichita Toy Kingdom presents spring events from March 14 to June 28, 2026, featuring the rhythmic SPLAP dolphin show, goldfish exhibition, Sakana-kun talk show, and special 20th anniversary celebrations.
Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store will host "Mitsukoshi Handicraft" from February 25 to March 2, 2026, bringing together nearly 100 brands and artists in a celebration of contemporary craftsmanship and creativity.
MIXI Corporation is launching a new Monster Strike experience store "Monspot in ZeroBase Shibuya" from March 20 to March 29, 2026, featuring exclusive merchandise, interactive experiences, and voice recordings by popular voice actors.
Nikon Imaging Japan will showcase the Z Mount System at CP+2026, featuring hands-on experiences, seminars by popular creators, and workshops. The event runs from February 26 to March 1 at Pacifico Yokohama.
Ocean Spa Fuua in Atami marks its 7th anniversary on March 28th with special aufguss sauna events featuring heat master Yuushi Mashimo and an Instagram giveaway campaign.
On May 21, 2026, Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel's Towers Bar "Bellovisto" hosts a one-night-only champagne event featuring Perrier-Jouët's prestigious lineup and a special dinner course, with panoramic views from the 40th floor.
An illustration exhibition by poshichi featuring adorable yet absurd cat behavior has attracted unprecedented crowds to a small Shibuya gallery, with visitors lining up for up to 40 minutes and merchandise selling out on opening weekend.
The Special Exhibition "Super Dangerous Creatures" opens March 14 to June 14, 2026 at the National Museum of Nature and Science in Tokyo. Features a 6-meter saltwater crocodile replica, rare army ant queen specimen, and exclusive character collaborations.
Bird lovers can enjoy TORIFES festivals in Kyoto on February 21-22 and in Mito on February 28 to March 1, 2026, coinciding with the beautiful plum blossom viewing season in both cities.
A new VR museum featuring giant monster exhibitions and immersive Ultraman battle scenes opens in Toyohashi, Aichi as part of the Ultraman Series 60th anniversary celebration.
A special gourmet event will be held at the renowned Japanese restaurant Yoshimura in Itabashi, featuring a live tuna dissection show by Toyosu Yamayoshi and an all-you-can-drink special course. Limited to 30 guests.
Restaurant Café Terrace ami Kobe marks one year since opening with a special celebration featuring Chef Kasahara's exclusive course menu, live performances, and Italian buffet.
The popular Daikanyama Candyapple is opening a limited-time pop-up shop at Marui Imai Sapporo Main Store from February 25 to March 2, bringing their signature authentic candy apples featuring premium Japanese apples coated in perfectly crafted sugar candy.
Daimaru Matsuzakaya launches a special collaboration with Licca-chan for their Spring Beauty Up campaign. Shop cosmetics worth ¥7,000 or more to enter a lottery for original Licca-chan charm pouches, with in-store shoppers receiving limited edition glitter stickers.
Daimaru Shinsaibashi marks its 300th anniversary with a special dining event from March 6-31, featuring adult versions of the beloved children's lunch plate. Thirteen restaurants offer spring seasonal menus with desserts, drinks, and commemorative flags.
DMM GAMES celebrates Hinamatsuri with Tenshoku Maou, featuring the new character Hinamatsuri Annemarie and a special 500-day anniversary step-up gacha starting February 18th.
The popular shopping event hosted by FUDGE magazine returns to Higashi Honganji Temple's Shōsei-en Garden on March 7-8, 2026. Featuring 50 brands of handmade accessories, pottery, vintage fashion, and the new FUDGE Style Portrait service.
HOTEL GRAPHY Shibuya celebrates its 2nd anniversary with a free flower-themed market on March 1st, featuring live painting by international artist Ayumi Takahashi, children's storytelling performances, and special hotel dining options. Anniversary accommodation packages also available.
The popular hand-dyed shoe brand HTHREE brings its fitting event to Osaka for the first time, allowing customers to try on shoes and place custom orders, with a sample sale offering up to 40% off.
Sunshine City's P-144 community space in Ikebukuro hosts the fourth edition of "Kids = Artists - A Look Back on 2025," showcasing collaborative artworks created by local children and professional artists from March 3 to March 29, 2026.
Following last year's successful debut, the Kuragaike Park Sky Lantern event returns with an expanded scale, offering more participants the chance to release glowing lanterns into the night sky this spring.
Mercari is hosting a unique experiential flea market event in Shibuya from February 27 to March 1, 2026, featuring 200 obsession-driven items, artist MON7A's limited flea market, and immersive participant experiences.
A collaboration event featuring Nintama Rantaro and Rascal the Raccoon merchandise is coming to Tokyo Solamachi from February 21 to March 9, 2026, with exclusive items and special appearances.
A six-day Shizuoka Fair showcases premium local products from the prefecture, featuring sakura shrimp, fresh strawberries, and regional specialties at 14 Queens Isetan stores across the Tokyo metropolitan area from February 18 to 23.
Sagamiko MORI MORI amusement park in Sagamihara City, Kanagawa Prefecture, will host a one-night-only matchmaking festival on May 16, 2026, featuring exclusive rides, illuminations, and networking opportunities for singles.
Tabayama Village in Yamanashi Prefecture, with a population of just 500, launches its second immersive tourism experience - an immersive restaurant where local ingredients and narrative intertwine to create a unique dining adventure.
The 42nd Tokyo Girls Collection announces Spring/Summer 2026 trend keywords featuring Styling Performance, Accessory Master, and Kawaii Vibes at Yoyogi National Gymnasium on March 14
From March 17 to 31, 2026, The Prince Park Tower Tokyo presents a seasonal bar experience featuring Japanese craft gin cocktails, cherry blossom-themed high tea, and a photo-worthy garden overlooking Tokyo Tower.
Tokyo Dome Hotel participates in Earth Hour 2026 on March 28 with a limited-capacity immersive theater performance, candlelight displays, and a 3-month sustainable food program featuring ethical ingredients and eco-friendly spirits.
From February 21 to 23, Barneys New York Roppongi will host a special pop-up event featuring WAIPER, the Fukuoka-based military fashion shop. The event will showcase rare military surplus items, exclusive pre-release pieces, and unique remade garments including reworked Swiss army denim and US barracks bag wide pants.
Wonder Steak Yamatokoriyama is offering a special drink promotion from February 20-28, 2026. Highballs, lemon sours, and wine sours are priced at just 100 yen (before tax), while the soft drink bar is half price.
A three-day public art event showcasing innovative urban art projects across Otemachi, Marunouchi, and Yurakucho from March 13 to 15, 2026.
Yokohama Hakkeijima SeaParadise is hosting a special wakame seaweed harvest experience from March 1 to March 31, 2026, where visitors can learn about blue carbon and enjoy this seasonal spring delicacy.
Following the 25th anniversary celebration, Hakone Kowakien Yunessun welcomes the new Doraemon movie with special themed baths, saunas, drinks, and ticket discounts through May 25th.
The 20th edition of Art Fair Tokyo announces its expanded program featuring artist talks, a Japan Ceramics Association tea ceremony experience, and an official bar collaboration at Homunculus in Ebisu.
Chubu Centrair International Airport releases a unique aviation safety charm containing actual runway rubber pieces for the 10th Anniversary Airline Expo event.
Starting February 17th, DMM GAMES' "Legend Clover" introduces Valentine-themed characters Claudette and Anastasia in limited-time gachas, along with the "Normal Noble Valentine" event running until March 2nd.
STS (School Tour Ship) presents a hands-on insect education program where children learn about giant stag beetles, practice breeding techniques, and create habitats. Scheduled for March 8, 2026, near Mejiro or Ikebukuro Station.
Gotemba Premium Outlets, a popular destination for domestic and international visitors, is hosting its first-ever "Itadaki Gourmet Fair" featuring menus made with certified Itadaki (Shizuoka Food Selection) ingredients at five dining establishments.
Interior decoration event launches with new character Unikko debut! Isekai Kitchen's preserved food-themed event "Save As Preserved Food" is now underway, featuring event-exclusive interior designs and a pickup gacha with new 3-star chef Unikko.
JR Tokai launches a collaboration campaign between their "Oshi-Tabi" travel service and "Cardcaptor Sakura Clear Card Arc," featuring exclusive voice dramas on the Tokaido Shinkansen and a digital stamp rally in Kyoto from March 18 to May 17, 2026.
Morimirai Inc. launches a special NINJA DAY campaign in their smartphone RPG "Juninden - Animal Ninja Battle," featuring quizzes, repost campaigns, and exclusive in-game rewards running through February 28.
Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza will host the KARUIZAWA SNOW FESTA on February 21-22, featuring snow play areas and a strawberry marché, followed by a Spring the Bargain sale from March 13-31 with up to 70% off at over 170 stores.
The Miyazaki Hinata Fruits Fair 2026 is underway at approximately 130 restaurants in Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka, and Miyazaki, featuring special menus made with the region's premium citrus fruits through March 10th.
The Monster Hunter fan festival scheduled for February 22 will feature live stage events, web streaming, and special content at Makuhari Messe in Chiba. The event includes game updates, developer appearances, and the Hunting King Championship finals.
Ojiya City, Niigata Prefecture, presents the 50th Ojiya Fusen Ikki (Balloon Fiesta), the only snow-covered hot air balloon competition in Honshu, featuring balloon championships, glowing balloon displays, fireworks, and lantern releases on February 21-22.
Three renowned hot spring destinations from Okayama Prefecture's northern region will be showcased at a special event in Tokyo's Shinbashi area from February 20 to 23, 2026.
On May 30, 2026, a spectacular fireworks entertainment event will take place at Inage Seaside Park in Chiba, featuring live performances synced with fireworks, ticket information, and various seating options.
The Sendai Royal Park Hotel will hold a special event on April 21, 2026, combining an immunity care seminar with a refreshing garden yoga session to support health and wellness.
Celebrate Tokyo DisneySea's 25th anniversary with special menus featuring the event's signature Jubilee Blue color. Starting April 15th, enjoy Mickey-shaped macarons, special churros, and exclusive dining experiences.
A new projection mapping show titled Tokyo Transformation Chronicle - Spirits of Tokyo debuts at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building on February 19th, featuring festive Japanese characters in a stunning light and sound display.
During spring break, a free experiential event for children from preschool to junior high school will be held on March 25, featuring educational programs about food allergies, creative expression, and more.
New merchandise for the anime Aokana Four Rhythms Across the Blue is now available, featuring the popular Mashiroudon bowl, all-over print T-shirts, acrylic art stands, and pass cases. A support campaign runs from February 14 to March 29, 2026.
The historic town of Akizuki in Asakura City hosts a special Hina Meguri event from February 14 to March 8, featuring over 600 hina dolls displayed on stone steps.
From February 21 to 23, 2026, Chubu Centrair International Airport will host a special 3-day event featuring ninja performances, airline staff in ninja costumes, and the popular Tokoname City mascot Tokotan to celebrate the unique "Ninja Day" and "Cat Day" on February 22.
Gallery Zenon in Kichijoji, Tokyo will celebrate the birthdays of Ryo Saeba and Kaori Makimura with an exhibition featuring original artwork, exclusive merchandise, and special birthday cafe menu items from March 26 to April 19, 2026.
A special exhibition celebrating 15 years of Danganronpa comes to Tokyo's Ueno and Osaka's Umeda with exclusive displays, merchandise, and interactive mystery challenges.
The popular mobile action game Datsugoku Gokko launches an exciting collaboration with the beloved otter fairy Chiitan☆, featuring exclusive skins, accessories, and in-game missions running until March 27, 2026.
From February 20 to 24, Hankyu Umeda Main Store showcases the charm of satoyama living with the GREENable brand from Okayama Prefecture's Maniwa City, featuring traditional crafts, fermented foods, and plant-dyed apparel.
Hotel Okura Fukuoka presents a special promotion celebrating International Women's Day, featuring mimosa-themed gifts, lobby decorations, and exclusive dining experiences from March 1 to March 31, 2026.
The contemporary art festival "Kobe Rokko Meets Art 2026 beyond" will display Yayoi Kusama's iconic Pumpkin sculpture at ROKKO Forest Music Museum's SIKI Garden. The large-scale bronze artwork opens to the public on March 14, 2026, ahead of the festival's opening.
Kameoka City, Kyoto Prefecture, announces the Kyoto Kameoka Balloon Festival 2026, running April 4-6. As the season opener for Japan's hot air balloon ranking system, this festival features competitive flights, tethered balloon rides, and family-friendly programs including the new Marker Challenge experience.
ClaN Entertainment announces that Asahi Kambara from the VTuber project Parast! will hold her first solo live performance as a parallel artist in her real form at Harajuku RUIDO on February 21, 2026.
Sport & Do Resort Resol no Mori in Nagara-machi, Chiba, is hosting a Spring Retreat Fair from March 20 to May 31, 2026, featuring BIG SUP cruising, water roll attractions, and floating sound bath experiences on their resort pool surrounded by nature.
Sapporo Grand Hotel presents a special Hinamatsuri (Doll Festival) promotion through March 3, 2026, featuring beautifully crafted Japanese dishes, sushi sets, and adorable seasonal sweets.
Sega Fave will showcase nearly 80 prize figures spanning three decades at the Neon Genesis Evangelion 30th anniversary festival event, featuring a special video recreating iconic scenes using prize figures from 1997 to 2025.
Sheraton Miyako Hotel Osaka will host its 20th Ronnefeldt Tea Seminar featuring African tea on April 16, 2026, with tastings and an original course menu incorporating Ronnefeldt tea.
Experience the spectacular Kabukicho Grand Kabuki "Hitori Dochu Gojusantsugi" with premium seating and hotel dining from May 3 to 26, 2026
Kobe-based children's apparel brand SLAP SLIP introduces Slapuri, a magical new collection featuring three jewel-inspired princesses and adorable fairies. Special dress photo events scheduled at select stores.
The Tsuruga Red Brick Warehouse presents "That Time's Longing - Showa and Heisei OMOCHA Exhibition" from March 12 to May 12, 2026, featuring vintage toys, hero figures, and hands-on workshops celebrating childhood memories.
VSPO!, a next-generation virtual esports project, has launched a special Valentine's Day 2026 website featuring a quiz campaign where fans can win original chocolates in 23 different designs. The campaign runs from February 13th to February 23rd, with new Valentine's goods and voice recordings available for purchase.
The Ibaraki Ceramic Art Museum presents the largest-ever exhibition showcasing Yoshida Shoya's innovative mingei designs, featuring 297 works including furniture, ceramics, textiles, and everyday objects from March 14 to June 21, 2026.
Aqua Ignis Sendai is releasing FUJITSUKA Gel Cream, the second product in their hot spring water skincare line, with a commemorative 3-day event featuring bio-electric skin patches from biotech startup bionto.
The 2026 Autobacs Super GT Round 2 Golden Week Special will be held at Fuji Speedway on May 3rd-4th. Featuring 300km/h races, camping, gourmet food, and live music entertainment.
At Nijigen no Mori's Dragon Quest Island attraction on Awaji Island, enjoy a special spring-limited craft event where you can decorate Slime and Dracky figurines with colorful flowers from March 7 to June 7, 2026.
French jam brand Bonne Maman partners with Kyushu Pancake for exclusive cafe menu items, recipe sharing, and Instagram photo contest featuring both brands' signature products.
The inaugural All-Japan University Shodo Performance Championship will take place on March 8, 2026, at Shikochuho Hall in Shikoku Chuo City, Ehime Prefecture, bringing together 13 universities from across Japan.
A special pop-up shop featuring merchandise from Fist of the North Star and Keiji of the Flower Beyond the Clouds opens at Maruzen Sendai Aer Store from February 17 to March 12, 2026.
Ikebukuro HUMAX Cinemas will host a special one-day re-screening of Given the Movie on March 14 (Saturday) at 5:00 PM, coinciding with a signing event by creator Natsuki Kizu at Animate Ikebukuro.
Choose between all-you-can-eat fresh strawberries or a three-variety tasting experience at this limited-time afternoon tea event running weekends and holidays from March 6 to May 31, 2026.
During the Hita Oyama Plum Blossom Festival period from February 15 to March 15, 2026, Umeshu-gura Oyama will host special events including free tastings of plum amazake and umeboshi tea, bonsai plum displays by local farmers, and a photo contest celebrating the beauty of plum blossoms.
Hotel Resol Ueno hosts a limited-time panda-themed event to express gratitude to the pandas that departed from Ueno in January 2026, featuring special rooms and lobby decorations.
Frontier Works announces the third edition of the Identity V POP UP SHOP in Hands stores, featuring RE Series and Identity V Kindergarten merchandise for advance sale starting March 5, 2026.
Plus One Education is hosting a 2-day ski tour in Karuizawa from February 28 to March 1, 2026, offering professional instruction from SAJ-certified instructors for elementary and junior high school students.
SMP GALLERY at Tokyo Midtown presents Korean photographer Jonghyun Nam's first solo exhibition featuring 26 works across four major series printed on traditional Korean paper. The exhibition runs from February 13 to March 9, 2026.
A special 2-day fair at Michi no Eki Rennyo no Sato Awara featuring sweet potato taste comparisons, unlimited egg rice, and Fukuchi chicken soup from February 14 to 15, 2026.
Michinoku Lakeside National Government Park in Kawasaki, Miyagi Prefecture, is showcasing a vibrant indoor flower display featuring ice tulips, violas, cyclamen, and other blooms. The exhibition runs through March 1, 2026, offering visitors a taste of early spring during the cold winter months.
The National Bunraku Theatre's traditional Rōkyoku performance by leading performers returns on February 21, 2026. Leading performers discuss their enthusiasm for this special event, which includes the first-ever explanatory segment and commemorates the designation of Rōkyoku as an Important Intangible Cultural Property.
Nesta Resort Kobe unveils Blaster Battlefield, a revamped team battle activity featuring Nerf blasters and flag capture gameplay, opening February 14, 2026 in the new SUNRISE ROAD area themed after Route 66.
From February 18 to 24, Matsuya Ginza will host the NEW FUKUI exhibition, showcasing traditional Fukui crafts including Echizen lacquerware, Sabae woodcarving, and Echizen washi paper reimagined for modern lifestyles. The event features hands-on workshops, artist demonstrations, and a special solo exhibition.
A pop-up store featuring original character goods from boys' love manga artist Ogeretsu Tanaka opens at Junkudo Bookstore Ikebukuro from March 6 to 29, 2026.
A popular yakiniku restaurant in Osaka's Umeda district is offering its premium all-you-can-eat course featuring over 80 menu items at a special half-price rate of 1,990 yen from February 16 to 28, exclusively on weekdays.
Niantic announces Pokémon GO Fest 2026 Tokyo, running May 29 to June 1 at Odaiba Seaside Park and surrounding areas. The 10th-anniversary event introduces a world-first Town Exploration Ticket for city-wide gameplay across Tokyo.
Quiz RPG The World of Mystic Wiz launches its Valentine's Day event St.Valentine 2026 starting February 13, 2026, featuring new characters voiced by popular voice actors including Ruriko Aoki, Kaori Ishihara, Kaori Sadohara, and Saori Ohnishi.
The Royal Ballet's beloved Cinderella returns to Japanese theaters for one week from February 13. Japanese prima ballerina Fumi Kaneko shines in the title role, bringing Frederick Ashton's enchanting choreography to life with elegant costumes and stunning sets in this anniversary production.
Square Enix announces the launch of merchandise featuring manga cover art from popular series including Fullmetal Alchemist, Black Butler, and more. The collection will be available for pre-sale at AnimeJapan 2026 in Tokyo.
Spice mixology bar THE GREY ROOM in Ginza will host a special one-night guest shift featuring bartenders from Osaka's renowned speakeasy Bible Club Osaka on February 20, 2026.
TOKYO SKYTREE presents THE Sakura SKYTREE 2026, a special cherry blossom event from February 26 to April 14 featuring sky-high sakura decorations, themed cafe menus, and exclusive nighttime illuminations at 350 meters above Tokyo.
Tokyo DisneySea will host a special food and wine event from April 15 to June 30, 2026, offering culinary experiences across all eight themed ports with special menus inspired by Ratatouille.
The Top Lot auction house announces its 21st Wine Auction on March 7-8, 2026, in Toranomon, Tokyo, featuring 1,439 lots including exceptional Domaine de la Romanée-Conti and Armand Rousseau wines.
COLOPL Inc. announces a new Valentine's Day-themed event in their smartphone 3D action RPG, featuring idol versions of Iksia, Noah, and Cure with special binaural audio content.
Yoro no Taki Co., Ltd. is holding a collaboration campaign with Yakuza Kiwami 3 / Yakuza 3 Gaiden Dark Ties at selected Yoro no Taki and Ikkenme Sakaba locations from February 12 to February 25, 2026. The restaurants will offer various themed menu items, and customers who order a collaboration menu item will receive a collaboration sticker. Additionally, a W Follow & Repost campaign on X will be held from February 12 to February 18, 2026.
A pop-up store featuring merchandise from the popular YouTube channel "Yasashisa Parktown" will be held at Tokyo Station's Character Street from February 13 to February 26, 2026.
ZAPPA Village in Himeji, Hyogo hosts its annual "ZAPPA Day" festival from March 7-9, 2026, celebrating International Women's Day with local artisans, food vendors, workshops, and mimosa flowers. The three-day event brings together the region's best in crafts, cuisine, and community activities.
Hotel New Omi in Omi-Hachiman, Shiga, launches its popular Strawberry Sweets & Lunch Buffet from February 13 to May 6, 2026. Enjoy all-you-can-eat fresh strawberries, hotel-made strawberry desserts, and a full lunch menu in a nostalgic retro cafe setting.
A unique free event in Shibuya allows visitors to power up a 4-meter cherry blossom illumination by pedaling bicycles, celebrating energy and new beginnings from February 22 to 23.
Akafuku Co., Ltd. will hold a live demonstration sale at Yokohama Takashimaya's 46th Gourmet Taste Selection from February 19 to 24, 2026. Visitors can enjoy freshly made Akafuku mochi and the new Matcha Cornet from Isuzuchaya.
A limited-time pink strawberry afternoon tea inspired by the Queen of Hearts' love letter is now available at Alice in the Country of Picture Books in Shinjuku. Featuring strawberry sweets, savory dishes, and optional drink upgrades through April 30th.
The mobile puzzle game based on the popular anime series features special gacha events and a cumulative score ranking event running through mid-February 2026.
Kobe Marui hosts a special cat-themed pop-up event featuring handmade goods, wire art, and a cat adoption event bus, supporting rescue cats and celebrating all things feline.
An exhibition featuring works by Charles Fazzino, the official Major League Baseball artist known for his unique 3D layered pop art technique, will be held at Tsuruya Department Store in Kumamoto from February 18 to 23, 2026. Admission is free.
A limited-time accommodation plan featuring mimosa bath amenities, hand cream, and Alain Milliat grape juice is now available at Hotel Metropolitan Kawasaki, coinciding with the MIMOSA FESTA 2026 event and International Women's Day.
Jun Maeda, owner of Japanese tableware and knife specialist Kappabashi Maeda in Tokyo's Kappabashi area, held his debut solo calligraphy exhibition 'Fuhe' at Gallery Aviant in Sumida Ward from February 2 to 8, 2026. The exhibition featured 22 works combining traditional calligraphy with antique textiles and attracted 102 visitors during its run.
JR Tokai launches its 2026 Spring Campaign featuring special temple access at 8 historic sites including Toji and Daigoji, plus innovative nighttime cherry blossom illuminations combining digital art and traditional beauty. The campaign runs from February 10 to April 30, offering exclusive early-entry visits, private viewings, and collaboration events showcasing Kyoto's seasonal flowers.
Creative Lounge MOV hosts its annual MOV ICHI festival on February 28, 2026, featuring startup pitches, hands-on workshops, interactive installations, and unique prototypes. This working adults' cultural festival brings innovation and creativity to Shibuya Hikarie.
Marumaru Higashinihon in Saitama City hosts a special fair featuring specialty products from Nyuzen Town, Toyama Prefecture, including steamed oysters prepared with deep seawater and fresh-cut tulips. The event takes place on February 14-15, 2026.
Osaka Science Museum presents unique devices that enhanced visitor experiences at Expo 2025 pavilions, showcasing innovative exhibition technology.
Osaka Takashimaya will host a pop-up shop from February 27 to March 9, 2026, featuring illustrator mikko's charming character brand Lil ala mode. The event will showcase merchandise, original artwork displays, and themed decorations celebrating the brand's cute and fashionable world.
For three months only, families can enjoy spring indoors at PLAY! PARK ERIC CARLE with the "Harapeko Spring" event featuring colorful decorations, seven special workshops, and activities inspired by Eric Carle's beloved picture books.
Korean cosmetics brand rom&nd is hosting a Valentine's Day experiential event Kira Kira Valentine with rom&nd at SHIBUYA109 Shibuya Store from February 11 to 14, 2026. Discover your sparkling mood with the new Glasting Color Gloss Sparkle Line through an interactive mood diagnosis experience.
Six Senses Kyoto collaborates with Wacoal's femcare brand YOJOY to offer a holistic wellness experience on March 7, featuring yoga, seasonal tea, and self-care workshops aligned with International Women's Day 2026.
Two Share CAFE locations in Tokyo and Fukuoka are hosting a special collaboration cafe featuring the popular TV anime Tamon's B-Side, offering character-themed drinks, fried bread sandwiches, and exclusive merchandise from February 27 to March 15, 2026.
From February 18 to 24, 2026, Ginza Mitsukoshi will host a limited-time pop-up store for The Macallan, featuring the Japan debut of the Red Collection and a new bottle design by David Carson.
Universal Studios Japan marks its 25th anniversary with a spectacular year-long celebration starting March 2026, featuring limited-edition collaborative foods with iconic Japanese brands and exclusive commemorative merchandise celebrating 25 years of memories.
A walking mystery-solving event themed around Yame's traditional hina dolls will take place across two historic preservation districts in Fukuoka from February 15 to March 15, 2026.
Marvelous Inc. announces the addition of Main Quest Next Generation Adventure Chapter 8 "Conspiracy of Great Polynea" to the seal collection RPG Bikkuriman Wonder Collection on February 9, 2026, alongside new gacha events and Valentine's Day campaigns.
The Calligraphy and Washi Paper Project in Hinohara, hosted by the Agency for Cultural Affairs, brings together calligraphy, washi paper, technology, and ethical practices in Hinohara Village, with touring exhibitions in Daikanyama and Kyoto.
The popular turn-based RPG Orphans Order celebrates its 5th anniversary with a special livestream event featuring voice actors, original scenario writer Okada Shinichi, and exciting campaign announcements on February 10th.
GiGO Entertainment launches an exclusive collaboration campaign with Superhuman Sharehouse Story "Charisma" featuring limited-edition prizes, a must-buy campaign, and a repost campaign from February 21 to March 15, 2026.
Tokyo Midtown Hibiya presents Hibiya Blossom 2026, a spectacular spring event featuring a massive flower dome collaboration with the film Wicked For Good. Running from March 3 to April 4, 2026, the event includes over 15,000 artificial flowers, tulip fields, the Yellow Brick Road, and magical nighttime illuminations.
Hotel Indigo Inuyama Urakuen Garden marks its 4th anniversary in March 2026 with a special accommodation plan featuring four exclusive benefits including late checkout, hotel credits, and complimentary minibar access.
From March 26 to March 30, 2026, Kyoto Kanzyo-kan "Miyako Messe" will host the first-ever Kyoto edition of the popular ice cream festival "Aipaku," featuring carefully selected regional ice creams from across Japan.
Japan Trading Card Center is hosting a limited-time Valentine event where users can win luxury prizes including PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2, with total prizes reaching up to 10 million yen based on community participation.
Kobe Hankyu will host its first Knitting Craft Market from February 16 to 23, 2025, bringing together popular knitting artists, specialty yarn shops, and hands-on workshops for craft enthusiasts.
Opening March 28, 2026, MoN Takanawa presents a diverse cultural lineup including exhibitions, live music, traditional performances, and innovative art experiences at TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY.
Nagasakibana Beach Resort in Bungo-Takada City, Oita Prefecture, will host its 3rd Fishing Competition on February 21st. Participants compete to catch the most fish within a time limit, with equipment provided.
Nagatanien is running a campaign where 3,000 customers can win an adorable 110cm panda body pillow. The campaign runs until March 14, 2026, and the new TV commercial featuring comedian Tetsuro Degawa is now airing.
Nihonsakari hosts a special sake brewery opening event on February 28, 2026, featuring exclusive limited-edition sake tastings, brewery tours, food pairings, and family-friendly activities in Nishinomiya, Hyogo.
A limited-edition collaboration stamp set featuring O-Band's iconic packaging and mascot "Waguma" illustrated by popular artist Tobimatsu Shoichiro debuts at the Stationery Expo in Osaka 2026 this March.
On March 1, 2026, violinist Ryoma and artists performing live music inside the Immersive Digital Art Theater Ukiyo-e RE:BORN - The Spirit of Edo and Timeless Japonism venue for a special one-night concert event.
Sheraton Miyako Hotel Osaka presents special "Happy Yellow" themed menus and accommodation plans from March 1 to 31, 2026, celebrating the 10th anniversary of Happy Woman Festa with renewed dining options and elegant floral decorations.
Shimokitazawa Reload partners with Vantan Design Institute to host a four-day pop-up event featuring student fashion brands, creating a unique cultural intersection in the heart of downtown Shimokitazawa.
Ginbis' beloved Tabekko Doubutsu biscuits come to life with a limited-time pop-up store at LaLaport Kadoma and Mitsui Outlet Park Kadoma from February 16 to March 1. Featuring the iconic Lion-kun's Nap Monument making its first appearance in Osaka, along with exclusive merchandise from past Tabekko Doubutsu LAND events.
Art Space Co., Ltd. presents TAICHI's solo exhibition "My Words" from February 11 to February 17 at Isetan Shinjuku Store, Main Building 6F Art Gallery, featuring new prints, original artworks, and exclusive merchandise.
Tokyo Skytree Town is hosting a Cat Day Fair from February 15 to March 1, 2026, featuring cat-themed sweets, merchandise, collaboration with Imado Shrine, and a special cat interaction event.
Tokyo Tower launches Valentine's Day celebrations from February 11th to 15th, featuring pink illumination, a special nighttime exterior staircase opening on Valentine's Day, City Pop DJ event on February 13th, and a food truck festival with over 20 gourmet options including chocolate-themed treats.
Northern Horse Park in Tomakomai, Hokkaido, will host the third collaboration event with Umamusume: Pretty Derby from March 7 to April 9, 2026, featuring five Umamusume characters, special exhibits, and a cast talk show.
Ryusenji no Yu, the birthplace of Japan's super sento bath culture, is hosting collaboration events with the beloved bath toy character Ahiru Taicho at all 8 locations from November 2025 to September 2026. The events feature limited merchandise, collaboration drinks, photo sessions, and special bath decorations on the 26th of each month, celebrating 2026 as the Year of the Bath.
Atelier Étoile is hosting a children's art workshop in conjunction with the two-person exhibition "Where Horses Meet Flowers" by Natsu Yamaguchi and Maihi at Daimaru Tokyo, running from February 4 to 17, 2026.
The historic white-walled streets of Yoshii Town in Ukiha City, Fukuoka Prefecture, will transform into a vibrant hina doll festival from February 11 to March 20, 2026, featuring colorful flower arrangements and traditional "Okiage" dolls.
Kuroshio Sou, a hotel in Nanki-Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture, will host an exhibition by graphic design studio collé from February 19 to March 31, 2026, showcasing design works and spring-themed items.
Celebrate the theatrical release of Netflix's Cosmic Princess Kaguya! with exclusive merchandise at pop-up shops in Shinjuku Marui Annex and Joshin Nipponbashi, featuring newly illustrated goods and purchase bonuses.
A new exhibition celebrating the popular mobile game Disney Twisted-Wonderland opens at Roppongi Museum from March 6 to 29, 2026. Experience the world of villains-inspired characters through limited-time event displays, original merchandise, and exclusive animation materials.
Experience a magical Valentine's celebration with Illya, Miyu, and Chloe at the Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya Valentine's Cafe 2026, opening February 13th at CURE MAID CAFÉ in Akihabara.
A unique marketplace featuring unclaimed lost items opens for one day at AEON Mall Kawaguchi. Shop sustainable bargains from ¥100 while supporting environmental and social causes.
HOGAN presents a special pop-up event at Isetan Shinjuku, showcasing the 2026 Spring/Summer collection with Japan-exclusive sneakers and a new personalization service.
On March 20, 2026, Hotel Granvia Kyoto will host "Manabunka in Kyoto Station Building," a hands-on workshop event featuring 19 booths showcasing traditional Kyoto crafts including Kyo-Yuzen, Kyo-Shippo, and more. The event includes special experiences like learning about dashi (soup stock) and appearances by Tora-rin, the official character of Kyoto National Museum.
Hotel Metropolitan's popular buffet restaurant Crossdine celebrates spring with two seasonal buffet events from March 2 to April 5, 2026. Enjoy spring ingredients prepared by Japanese, Western, Chinese, and pastry chefs.
Content Seed Corporation is hosting a POP UP SHOP for The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy- at Yurakucho Marui 8F from Thursday, February 19, 2026 to Wednesday, March 11.
A special THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS pop-up event will take place in Asakusa's Okuyama Omairimachi and Asakusa Nishisando shopping streets from March 6 to March 29, 2026, featuring exclusive merchandise and a stamp rally.
The Osaka Prefecture Enokojima Culture and Arts Creation Center presents an exhibition featuring artworks created by children through four hands-on art programs exploring communication and creativity.
On January 31st, Maison Blanche held its first Wine & Liquor Auction at The 1898 Niseko, achieving a 97.4% success rate with total sales of 31.62 million yen.
Miraiya Shoten bookstores across Japan will host a My Hero Academia pop-up store featuring exclusive merchandise and photo opportunities from February 13 to March 29, 2026.
A new exhibition showcasing Tokyo's traditional crafts and artisan skills opens at Omotesando Hills from March 6 to 8, 2026. Experience the techniques behind Edo-Tokyo's treasures.
From February 13 to May 6, 2026, Osaka Metro and Monster Hunter collaborate to bring an audio AR quest experience to subway stations across Osaka. Explore the city while completing digital quests featuring Monster Hunter Wilds and Monster Hunter Stories 3.
From February 13 to 15, 2026, Futakotamagawa Rise Galleria will host Oyatsu Market, featuring snacks from across Japan. This year, a special all-day kids event Mr. Men Little Miss presents Kids Snack Marché will take place simultaneously.
PUMA supported the AirAsia HYROX Osaka fitness race held from January 30 to February 1, 2026, at INTEX Osaka. Approximately 8,000 athletes participated over three days in this expanded event combining running and functional training.
Grand Prince Hotel Osaka Bay in Osaka's bay area introduces the Sakura Glamping Buffet, a unique indoor cherry blossom viewing experience combining outdoor-style cooking with hotel-quality bistro French cuisine, running from March 2 to May 31, 2026.
Teppanyaki Kei in Nihonbashi Hamacho presents a special 6-day Valentine's dinner course from February 10-15, 2026. Guests who reserve in advance will receive a complimentary glass of sparkling wine or non-alcoholic sparkling drink.
The Gallery Harajuku in Harajuku presents a solo exhibition by ANI from Scha Dara Parr, showcasing collage works created over decades, from February 13 to February 22, 2026.
TENGA's TXA-TENGA by Artist- project is hosting a pop-up event at TENGA LAND in Tokyu Plaza Harajuku Harakado on February 22 to celebrate the collaboration with illustrator Kae Tanaka.
The Yokohama Strawberry Festival 2026 runs through March 1st at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse, featuring a record 46 stores, customizable crepes, regional strawberry direct sales, and the iconic giant strawberry photo spot.
DoubleTree by Hilton Okinawa Chatan Resort is hosting a special fan event on March 21, 2026, featuring the popular YouTube channel "Kota Mino Channel" with 4.76 million subscribers. The event includes interactive activities, a special strawberry buffet, and meet-and-greet opportunities limited to 80 guests.
Gunma Prefecture's official mascot Gunma-chan will appear at a special pop-up event at KITTE Osaka on February 14th-15th, 2026. The event features exclusive merchandise including new hoodie colors, limited edition items, and meet-and-greet opportunities with the beloved character.
Nijibox Corporation will host the major design conference 'UI UX Camp! 2026' online on March 5th and 6th. This year's theme is 'Rethinking Design Now,' exploring the essence and future of design in an era of rapid technological evolution.
The spectacular projection mapping event illuminating Matsumoto Castle has attracted over 100,000 visitors, featuring dynamic displays of cherry blossoms, Northern Alps flowers, traditional crafts, and historic artwork projected onto Japan's oldest five-story castle tower.
Korean beauty brand milktouch, with TWICE's JIHYO as muse, launches a limited-time pop-up at A:PERS in Tokyo, featuring exclusive sets and special gifts. The event runs from February 7 to February 26, 2026.
To celebrate the demo release of Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection launching March 13th, a special campaign is giving away limited-edition gold amiibo figures.
Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden begins its 2026 season on Saturday, March 14th. Celebrate with a special guide by renowned horticulturist Naoki Yokoyama, known for his appearances on NHK's "Shumi no Engei" (Gardening for Fun).
Shibuya Scramble Square hosts a spring seasonal fair themed "One Spring, One Season, Myself" featuring exclusive gifts, music events, and new shop openings from February 26 to March 22.
Shimoda Aquarium hosts Valentine and White Day themed exhibits in the Clarium jellyfish room, plus heart-shaped feeding shows in the Aqua Dome Perry through March 14, 2026.
Coinciding with Shodoshima Town's 20th merger anniversary celebration featuring fireworks, drones, and lanterns, the newly opened edit x seven Setouchi Shodoshima hotel offers guests a luxurious vantage point to enjoy the spectacular evening displays.
JR Kyushu Food Service will sell Super Mario original drinks with limited clear cards at the Super Mario Festa in Nagasaki event, held at Nagasaki Station Kamome Square on February 7-8, 2026.
The Strings Omotesando presents new spring farewell and welcome party plans at two restaurants, featuring seasonal cuisine and private rooms from casual to premium gatherings.
From February to March 2026, an innovative traveling screening project will showcase 18 art films and experimental videos at three prestigious art venues in Sendai, Yamaguchi, and Nagasaki.
SHIBUYA PARCO's GALLERY X will host a special pop-up event celebrating the 5th anniversary of ASAMIMICHAN, the popular rabbit character, from February 27 to March 15, 2026.
BARNEYS NEW YORK is hosting a special limited-time event featuring Dieffe Kinloch, a Milan-based art accessory brand known for its vibrant, artistic designs. The event runs from February 6 to February 15, 2026 at Ginza, Yokohama, and Fukuoka stores, showcasing exclusive items including bags, card cases, and socks.
Disney Pixel RPG launches a special Monsters, Inc. event featuring new characters and campaign rewards running until February 18th.
A commemorative print exhibition celebrating the 20th anniversary of the beloved manga series Fairy Tail will open in Ikebukuro from March 12-17, 2026. The exhibition features newly created prints based on original illustrations by Hiro Mashima, along with exclusive merchandise.
JR Kyūdai-gakken-toshi Station, in partnership with AEON MALL Fukuoka Ito, Fukuoka Flower Market, and JA Yatsushiro Flower Division, will hold its first-ever Flower Valentine event to express gratitude to customers who regularly use the station and the mall.
Pola Museum of Art (Hakone, Kanagawa) will hold an artist talk and workshop with the featured artist on March 21, 2026, as related events for the ongoing exhibition HIRAKU Project Vol.17 Yamadakazuki "Echoes in the Earth."
Hiroshima Motomachi Aquarium unveils a limited-time Valentine's exhibit featuring the adorable Furisode shrimp, known for its heart-shaped back pattern, running from February 11 to March 14, 2026.
Participate in one of Hokuriku's premier festivals - the Kehi Jingu Matsuri in Tsuruga City. Join local residents in carrying portable shrines, pulling festival floats, and performing traditional folk dances at this historic celebration.
Kyoto Art Center hosts a three-day open event from February 20 to 22, 2026, offering the public access to artist studios and workshops spanning dance, theater, and visual arts. The event provides hands-on experiences for all ages in a historic registered cultural property building.
Hawaiian power stone brand Malulani Hawaii is running a special winter campaign throughout February, giving away accessories featuring March's birthstone, aquamarine. Known for symbolizing love, happiness, healing, and harmonious relationships, aquamarine brings gentle peace to the heart and nurtures trust and bonds with loved ones.
The popular Korean beauty brand Milk Touch is hosting a popup event at A:PERS lifestyle shop to celebrate the launch of their new Chocola Tint, running from February 7 to February 26, 2026.
The NAKED meets Gaudí Exhibition, marking the 100th anniversary of Antoni Gaudí's death, has attracted 50,000 visitors in just 26 days since its opening at Terrada Warehouse G1 Building in Tokyo.
A railway festival combined with a sweet potato event will be held at Heijokyo Historical Park in Nara, featuring various food booths, kids' activities, and railway-related experiences for all ages.
From February 6 to 8, 2026, Hoshino Resorts NEKOMA Mountain will host NEKOMA MOUNTAIN FEST, a three-day snow festival featuring food stalls, free snow play areas, DJ events, and the Japan premiere of "The Uninvited" international snowboarding competition.
This February, PARCELLE JEWELRY Umeda unveils charming strawberry jewelry, botanical Primula rings, and vibrant new collections, alongside three exclusive jewelry events including a trunk show, stone market, and custom order consultations.
Sanrio Puroland will host a special spring event PUROSPRINGPARTY from March 19 to June 2, 2026. The event features a new parade with characters dressed in bunny costumes, a collaboration with Korean character Esther Bunny, photo spots, special greetings, limited-time food menus, and exclusive merchandise.
The 76th Sapporo Snow Festival at Odori Park Site 11 showcases innovative sound-synchronized lighting technology illuminating Snow Miku and Oshi no Ko sculptures from February 4-11, 2026.
SHIBUYA FASHION WEEK 2026 Spring announces its key visual designed by internationally acclaimed artist Face Oka, along with exciting event details including THE CULTIVATE MARKET, shopping campaigns, and exclusive collaborations.
Nikon Imaging Japan presents a stunning photo exhibition by photographer Takeshi Fukazawa, showcasing cherry blossoms from across Japan, at Nikon Plaza Tokyo and Osaka.
Tama Rokuto Science Museum presents a spring exhibition exploring the fascinating world of stones, from minerals to meteorites. The exhibition runs from March 20 to April 5, 2026, with special Mars meteorite display for three days.
Experience THE GINZA's renewed beauty ritual collection at a limited-time pop-up shop at Daimaru Shinsaibashi Store from February 15 to 24, 2026. Discover the new UV protector, cleansing, and day serum products that transform your daily skincare into a beauty ritual.
The Tokyo Tokyo Delicious Museum gourmet festival returns to Ariake in May 2026, featuring over 40 renowned Tokyo restaurants, diverse international cuisine, and family-friendly entertainment across three special days.
Tokyo Disneyland presents the sixth installment of Disney Pal-Palooza from April 9 to June 30, 2026, featuring a colorful sweets-themed celebration with parade, special menus, exclusive merchandise, and park-wide decorations.
Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre offers monthly theater tours to discover and experience the venue's various attractions. In March, tours include a special edition exploring Bon Cri Fes venues and the standard tour featuring access to the Concert Hall before performances.
Whisky Culture Institute will hold a special tasting seminar covering its original Hyakunin Isshu Series bottles on Thursday, March 5, 2026, from 7:00 PM at their seminar room in Hiroo, Shibuya.
Eight established wagashi shops from Kanazawa City gather at Yokohama Takashimaya from February 8 to present new pistachio-themed Japanese sweets for Valentine's Day. The event showcases traditional confections from one of Japan's three major confectionery regions.
Popular event returns! Experience Cinema Kabuki screening with expert commentary, guided tour of Kabuki-za, lunch, and souvenirs on February 24, 2026.
Tenshoku Maou kicks off its Valentine's Day campaign on February 4th, featuring login bonuses with 1,000 Dragon Stones, the new lightning-attribute character Valentine Sera, and a revamped Abyss Coliseum with Ranked Match mode.
Baby brand Stella Mimore opens its first pop-up shop at Hankyu Department Store Umeda Main Store from February 18 to 24, 2026, showcasing William Morris-inspired muslin cotton baby gifts.
Warabiza presents Matsuri Theater HANA, an interactive non-verbal stage show featuring Tohoku's six major festivals, at Fukuoka Island City's Theater Soratoumi from April 11-19, 2026. Experience drumming, lanterns, and festival atmosphere with up to 1,000 children invited for free.
NOSE SHOP, Japan's first niche fragrance specialty store, will participate in MUJI VALENTINE'S DAY event at MUJI Tokyo Ariake on February 7, 2026, offering fragrance gacha and original drinks.
The popular strawberry festival, which attracted approximately 580,000 visitors in Yokohama last year, will be held in Osaka for the third time this March with both returning favorites and first-time vendors.
Roche Bobois TOKYO will unveil the exclusive collaboration collection with renowned Spanish film director Pedro Almodóvar on March 12, 2026, marking the first showcase of this extraordinary furniture line in Japan.
The 23rd Ryukyu Kaiensai Fireworks Festival 2026 announces early bird ticket sales starting February 4, 2026, at 6:00 PM. New photographer seats and wheelchair seating are now available, with parking passes on sale from February 21.
A special photo panel exhibition titled "Staff Camera Roll Leaked!? Exhibition" will be held at SHIRAHAMA KEY TERRACE HOTEL SEAMORE from February 9 to 14, featuring around 20 photos of animals captured by Adventure World staff showing their unique expressions and adorable moments.
Card Lab Gamers is holding a special Strike the Blood Valentine's Day pop-up shop featuring exclusive merchandise including heart-shaped badges, acrylic keychains, figures, and tapestries. The event runs from February 13 to March 1 at AKIHABARA Gamers Main Store 7F, with purchase bonuses available.
Yamanashi Prefecture launches its inaugural winter sweets campaign featuring local yuzu and persimmon at 18 participating shops, with an Instagram giveaway running through February 22, 2026.
An exhibition commemorating the publication of illustrator Yufushi's art book "Mio" opens at EDITION88 Flagship Shop in Tokyo from March 5 to March 22, 2026.
A special pop-up store celebrating Cardfight!! Vanguard's 15th anniversary opens at Annivroad by Bushiroad Creative Store in Shinjuku Marui Annex from February 14 to March 1, featuring exclusive merchandise and commemorative photo opportunities.
A special event featuring new winter date-themed merchandise from the High School Fleet movie is scheduled from February 13 to March 1, 2026 at Volks Akihabara.
E-VENT Inc. presents Dai Yankee Exhibition, an immersive experience celebrating Japan's Yankee subculture from the Showa to early Heisei era, with exclusive collaborations featuring Heidi, Girl of the Alps and Nameneko. The event runs February 6–15, 2026, at Omiya Marui's 7th floor event space.
The pre-registration gacha for Techcronoss, a cross-heroine RPG by DMM GAMES and TECHCROSS, has surpassed 20 million total spins. Players will receive 20 gacha tickets at service launch, with doubled ★3 character rates and increased House Coin rewards during the ongoing campaign.
Felissimo's urban winery f winery will host a wine seminar at Grand Green Osaka on February 26th. The beginner-friendly session focuses on discovering your favorite red wines through tasting and expert guidance.
Discover a free premium night event at Ikebukuro Sunshine 60 Observatory Tenbou Park on February 14th featuring Akane Takayanagi (ex-SKE48), MR technology, ukiyo-e art, and Tokyo's night views.
A new greeting space dedicated to Gunma-chan, Gunma Prefecture's official mascot, opened on February 3rd at the Gunma Prefectural Government Office. The space offers regular meet-and-greet events where visitors can interact with the beloved character.
The Hello Kitty Shinkansen will cease operations on May 17th, 2026. Following the farewell art photo campaign and original merchandise sales that began last November, additional special experiences have been unveiled for fans to enjoy until the final day.
Kishis Co., Ltd., a long-established festival supplier founded in 1946, launches three new festival booth kits in collaboration with popular snack makers Kakudai Seika, Orion, and Kyoshin Seika.
From February 1st to March 10th, 2026, Minami-Izu Town will host the Minami Cherry Blossom and Canola Flower Festival. Qkamura Minami Izu operates a special shuttle bus service to the festival venue.
The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation will host "Myakumyaku Connecting Exhibition – Opening the Future with the Expo," showcasing cutting-edge science and technology from the Osaka-Kansai Expo from February 18 to April 13, 2026.
A collaboration stamp rally featuring the manga Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister returns to Nantan City from February 16 to March 15, 2026, celebrating the hometown of creator Marcy Naito with exclusive artwork and character panels.
Niigata Youth Nature House will host a bonfire experience event on March 7, 2026. Participants aged elementary school 4th grade and above will enjoy fire-starting experiences and outdoor cooking activities.
A special art market event featuring more than 40 unique artists and shops, held for 11 days only from February 13 to 23, 2026 at Shibuya PARCO.
Yomiuriland celebrates the opening of PokéPark Kanto with a special stamp rally, themed decorations throughout the park, and Pokémon-themed food packaging from February 5 to April 5, 2026.
Raymaka's Kamiora brand unveils innovative products combining traditional Japanese paper fabric with recycled industrial iron powder at Tokyo Big Sight from February 4-6, 2026.
On February 22nd, 2026, Unazuki Snow Park in Kurobe City, Toyama Prefecture, hosts the first snow luge trial event in the Hokuriku region. Anyone can enjoy this accessible winter sport from day one.
From February 19 to March 11, 2026, Wako Ginza's Arts and Culture basement floor will showcase Danish modern design combined with Asian crafts, featuring Nordic furniture, chinoiserie carpets, and contemporary Japanese artworks.
From January 26 to March 1, 2026, Aloha Table restaurants across Japan are serving special menu items inspired by Yakuza Kiwami 3 and Yakuza 3 Gaiden Dark Ties. The collaboration features dishes that appear in the game, including SPAM-topped hamburgers and curry, plus an exclusive SNS campaign with prizes.
Pie International's latest art book featuring Yufushi's watercolor illustrations goes on sale February 20, with pre-sale events at Kawachi Shinsaibashi Gallery starting February 14 and signing sessions in Osaka and Tokyo.
The mobile puzzle game based on the popular TV anime Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian introduces special gacha featuring Masha and Sayaka in chocolate cafe staff outfits, plus a cumulative score ranking event starting February 3rd.
GROOVE X opens a limited-time LOVOT pop-up store at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store from February 4 to 17, featuring a collaboration with specialty coffee roastery BelleVille.
The popular puzzle game SUMI SUMI Matching Puzzle marks its 8th anniversary with exclusive events, featuring the highest-scoring characters in series history and fan-voted new character campaigns.
A fun stamp rally featuring local strawberries at farms, shops, and cafes around Teganuma, running from January 31 to March 22, 2026. Collect stamps to win prizes and participate in special events.
HANA・BIYORI and Yomiuriland's Panoramic Hot Spring Hana-no-Yu announce a special collaboration event with the popular TV anime Gintama, featuring exclusive illustrations, merchandise, food items, and character voice recordings.
The official luxury villa of Nijigen no Mori anime park on Awaji Island offers guests staying in Crayon Shin-chan themed rooms a special opportunity to ride the long zip line twice during February 2026, celebrating the reopening of the popular attraction.
Hotel New Grand in Yokohama's historic Phoenix Room will host a special indoor cherry blossom viewing dinner event on March 12, 2026, featuring shakuhachi and piano performances alongside French cuisine.
Chef Ken Imai, the first Japanese to win at a Naples pizza competition, offers a limited-time farm-to-table course featuring Kagoshima ingredients at TO THE HERBS by Trattoria TAVOLA Kagoshima from February 21-23, 2026.
Nihonbashi Takashimaya S.C. specialty stores host a limited-time menu fair featuring Benihopee strawberries from February 1-14, 2026, in collaboration with Higashi-Izu Town's Hinamatsuri festival. The fair showcases special dishes at 14 restaurants alongside traditional Hina doll displays.
Sagamiko MORI MORI resort in Kanagawa will host its 6th annual cherry blossom running and walking event on March 29, 2026, featuring special guest starter Susumu Hara from Aoyama Gakuin University's track and field team.
Seibu Ikebukuro Main Store hosts a special Valentine's Day market through February 17, 2026, featuring exclusive French chocolates, debut brands in Japan, and a Chez Shibata pop-up showcasing new 2026 creations.
ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Kobe presents a special Valentine's afternoon tea collaboration with DARVISH GALLERY from February 7-19, 2026. Enjoy love-themed sweets surrounded by curated art pieces in an elegant lounge setting.
The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation (Miraikan) will host Special Exhibition "Antarctica" from July 1 to September 27, 2026, marking 70 years of Japanese Antarctic observation activities.
The immersive Bread Thief Plaza event featuring beloved picture book characters opens January 31st at ASOBUILD in Yokohama. Enjoy photo spots, themed food, exclusive merchandise, and the first-ever plushies from the hideout.
HONEY∞PARADE GAMES announced the second collaboration between Dolphin Wave and Atelier Ryza Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout, launching on January 30th with new gacha featuring Claudia, scenario events, tournaments, and login bonuses.
Following its successful run in Tokyo that drew approximately 130,000 visitors, The Fear Exhibition is coming to Osaka. The exhibition, created by horror writer Nashi, Yami Inc., and TV Tokyo producer Tokio Omori, opens March 27, 2026 at Grand Front Osaka's Event Lab.
A stunning stained glass armor inspired by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, certified as a Guinness World Record, will tour seven Meitetsu Hotel Group properties from February to August 2026. The exhibition includes exclusive collector stamps, limited merchandise, and dining discounts.
A special goshuin (temple stamp) rally at 78 shrines and temples across Kyushu begins February 20, 2026. Visitors can collect unique commemorative stamps at sacred sites across seven prefectures using special JR train passes.
A special collaboration event between JR Tokai and the Ultraman Series celebrating its 60th anniversary will be held in Toyohashi City from February 28 to April 26, 2026, featuring VR experiences, exclusive merchandise, and city-wide decorations.
The Kemono Friends Project announces a collaboration with Okinawa's Wattaa Naha Meshi Walk, featuring a digital stamp rally at participating restaurants from February 13 to 28, 2026. Collectors will receive limited edition goods based on completion level. The event marks the return of the Kemono Friends OKINAWA SHOP after 9 years.
The popular cherry blossom cruise on Meguro River, one of Japan's top viewing spots, will return from March 20 to April 12, 2026, offering private boat experiences with CHANDON rosé through the iconic sakura tunnel.
Sapporo's Elm Garden celebrates its 80th anniversary with a unique winter dining experience featuring an ice sushi bar in a Japanese garden and digital art-enhanced kaiseki cuisine, running until February 28, 2026.
A special exhibition event showcasing the art, design, and culture of the Seven Stars in Kyushu luxury train will be held at Ginza Tsutaya Books on March 27-28, 2026.
Create unforgettable memories with photogenic balloon decorations at Seaside Hotel MAIKO VILLA KOBE, overlooking the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge. Perfect for anniversaries, birthdays, proposals, and special celebrations.
The official website for the "Tobu Tojo Line Shinrin-Koen Family Event 2026" scheduled for March 8, 2026, has launched. Registrations for special train tours and various railway experiences will begin in early February.
From January 31 to March 31, 2026, enjoy upgraded gourmet menus and scratch lottery prizes at this limited-time collaboration event.
The Towada Lake Winter Story 2026, running from January 30 to February 23, features the "Winter Border Festival" stage event showcasing traditional performing arts from three prefectures.
The Ukiyoe Immersive Art Exhibition Osaka, an experiential digital art museum, reached 10,000 visitors and is running without rest days through March 14 at Grand Front Osaka.
ZEPETO, the avatar social platform operated by NAVER Z Corporation, kicks off a special event celebrating the 30th anniversary of The Walt Disney Company & Pixar Animation Studios' Toy Story film, starting January 30, 2025.
An exhibition tracing the philosophy of furniture making that originated in Ishinomaki after the 2011 earthquake, featuring 15 iconic pieces designed in collaboration with renowned designers.
Event Bar Fu… in Akishima City, operated by puzzle production company Puzzle Pocket Co., Ltd., will hold its first Setsubun event for elementary school children and younger on February 2, 2026.
Immerse yourself in the world of the upcoming movie Wicked For Good at Biwako Otsu Prince Hotel. A limited-time collaboration featuring themed room stays, sweets buffets, original parfaits, and cocktails awaits guests from February 16 to April 30, 2026.
Craft ice cream brand CREMAHOP is celebrating its 4th anniversary by offering free kids' ice cream at all locations on February 5th from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM under the theme Ice Cream Raining Down Equally.
A special exhibition featuring handcrafted wooden pieces and ceramic works from kitotsuchi calm, a workshop and gallery located in a 150-year-old traditional house in Toyota Town, Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture. The exhibition runs from February 4 to March 1, 2026 at Daimaru Shimonoseki's Art Gallery.
The Hokusai-kan Museum celebrates its 50th anniversary with a special exhibition on dragons and phoenixes, featuring contemporary traditional craft artists responding to Hokusai's masterpieces through March 29.
On April 18, 2026, Hotel La Vigne Hakuba will host a special wine event bringing together winemakers from the Koshin Alps region, offering guests a unique opportunity to taste Japanese wines paired with spring-inspired French cuisine.
The first pop-up store for the latest Love Live! series project, Ikizulive! Love Live! Bluebird, will open at Tokyo Anime Center in DNP PLAZA SHIBUYA from February 13 to March 1, 2026, featuring exclusive merchandise and special bonuses.
Kameoka City in Kyoto Prefecture is recruiting participants for the samurai parade at the 53rd Kameoka Mitsuhide Festival on May 3rd, 2026. Experience becoming the legendary warlord Akechi Mitsuhide in full authentic armor.
Kinshicho Station hosts a month-long bar hopping event across six facilities with special drink sets, LINE stamp rally, and bathhouse ticket prizes.
A popular food event featuring over 160 kitchen cars will be held at Ama Historic Park in Takatsuki City over five days in February, offering diverse gourmet experiences from across Japan.
Koikeya is offering a unique Valentine's alternative with its "Nama-Chee" cheese pies, targeting those looking for savory gifts instead of sweet chocolate.
Six restaurants across Okinawa Prefecture are hosting a special restaurant fair from February 1-15, 2026, featuring dishes crafted with locally sourced ingredients and traditional Ryukyuan culinary techniques.
A limited-time collaboration between Puella Magi Madoka Magica and Nagoya's transportation system brings stamp rallies, exclusive merchandise, character panels, and an original voice drama to the city from February to April 2026.
The Railway Museum in Saitama will host its 12th Night Adult Teppaku event on February 14, 2026. Enjoy the museum after hours with special lighting, guided tours, and exclusive access to normally closed areas.
The popular puzzle game app Snoopy Drops is hosting a Valentine Present Campaign with chances to win exclusive Snoopy merchandise and in-game items for over 20,000 participants.
Experience Sado Island's winter delights in Niigata City! The second Tabisuru Sado Festival features local cuisine, sake tasting, ferry tours, and special behind-the-scenes experiences at the Sado Kisen Terminal.
Sport & Do Resort Resol no Mori in Nagara, Chiba Prefecture, will host a special Total Lunar Eclipse Observation Tour on March 3, 2026, where visitors can witness the moon transform into a reddish-copper color during this rare celestial phenomenon.
The Westin Miyako Kyoto and craft brand SHITSURAE KYOTO are hosting a special exhibition titled "POST-TRAD Exhibition 2026" from February 14 to February 23, 2026, featuring traditional Buddhist altar craftsmanship reimagined as contemporary art.
Michi-no-Eki Kazuno Antler in Akita Prefecture hosts a winter festival featuring snow activities, snow candles, campfires, and winter fireworks on February 7, 2026, with collaboration from local junior high school students.
Woodford Reserve launches The Wonderful Race 2026, a cocktail competition for young bartenders themed around creating seasonal Old Fashioneds that showcase the bourbon's signature 200+ flavors and aromas. Applications open from January 28 to February 25, 2026, with the Japan Final taking place on March 30, 2026.
A showcase of Yamaguchi Prefecture's finest gourmet products comes to Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store from February 4 to 10, 2026, featuring local specialties like Kawara Soba, Choshu Chicken, and premium fugu dishes.
Starting February 1, 2026, couples can book a unique photo wedding experience at Yokohama International Pool, featuring exclusive access to the basketball court, player entrance gate, and VIP areas of the professional B.LEAGUE team's home arena.
A special regional version of the YOSISTAMP exhibition opens at Shizuoka PARCO on February 7, 2026, featuring local collaborations and exclusive merchandise.
From Saturday, February 7, 2026, a pop-up shop featuring TV anime Yowamushi Pedal Limit Break will open at Bushiroad Creative Store Akihabara Main Store, offering exclusive merchandise with newly illustrated designs.
A century-old tea shop from Saga Prefecture challenges convention with an innovative tea blend designed specifically to pair with bread, debuting at Tokyo Big Sight this February.
Five artists showcase uniquely charming stuffed creatures with bold personalities at Bunkamura Gallery 8/ in Shibuya from February 1 to February 15, 2026.
Italian heritage chocolate brand Caffarel marks its 200th anniversary with a special event at Felissimo Chocolate Museum on February 8, 2026, featuring live gianduia demonstrations and chocolate tasting.
The globally celebrated live concert series featuring candlelit performances of classical music launches in Yokkaichi, with inaugural shows paying tribute to Joe Hisaishi scheduled for late January.
Fukuoka PARCO is hosting a limited-time pop-up event featuring the innovative footwear brand "grounds," supervised by fashion designer Mikio Sakabe. The event showcases the brand's signature designs along with RESORT26 collection items and advance sale products.
A special cherry blossom dining experience will be available on the 11th-floor terrace of Hotel Indigo Tokyo Shibuya, featuring cherry-inspired pizza, desserts, and cocktails surrounded by pink illuminations and sweeping Shibuya views.
Hokkaido Iburi Comprehensive Development Bureau is holding a week-long fair at the Dosanko Plaza Sapporo store from February 4th to 10th, featuring local specialties, sake tasting, and cultural experiences.
The Kyoto Pottery Cooperative Association celebrates its 50th anniversary with a special exhibition at Kyoto Ceramic Center, showcasing sake and tea vessels created by Kyo-yaki and Kiyomizu-yaki artisans and fired in a historic climbing kiln in Uji, from January 30 to February 11, 2026.
To celebrate its 30th anniversary, Lake Biwa Museum will host a special Night at the Museum event on March 8, 2026, and an overnight Premium Night Tour on March 20, 2026, featuring special lighting, classical concerts, local sake tasting, and curator-led tours.
A special Valentine's event inviting visitors to write love letters to their loved ones will be held at Sunshine City in Ikebukuro from February 7 to 14, 2026. Participants can enjoy lottery prizes and a giant gacha machine for children.
The popular dress-up game Love Nikki-Dress Up Queen!, which has surpassed 100 million downloads worldwide, will host a collaboration event with illustrator Aki Akane starting January 27th. Exclusive collaboration set outfits White Moon Skeleton and Black Night Source will be available.
A limited-time themed café based on Hatsune Miku Colorful Stage! opens in multiple Japanese cities from March 2026. Enjoy Y2K-style décor, photogenic menu items, and exclusive character merchandise.
Novotel Okinawa Naha announces its first-ever wedding consultation event in partnership with Okinogu Shrine, one of Okinawa's Eight Ryukyuan Shrines, offering couples the chance to plan traditional Japanese engagement ceremonies and wedding celebrations.
Grand Mercure Sapporo Odori Park introduces a unique onion soup faucet in the lobby during the Sapporo Snow Festival period from February 4-11, 2026, offering guests a warm welcome with locally-sourced Hokkaido onions.
From February 4, 2026, Pâtisserie PROUST debuts at Salon du Chocolat 2026 at Marui Imai Sapporo Main Store. Exclusive limited edition products supervised by PATISSIER eS KOYAMA will be available.
Japanese rapper and producer PUNPEE announces his first solo single of 2026, "Mornin'26," ahead of his upcoming solo concert at Tokyo Garden Theater on February 7th.
Ragnarok M Eternal Love kicks off a new seasonal event featuring daily login bonuses, enchantment materials, and Valentine-themed equipment spanning three periods from January 27 to February 28, 2026.
The Japan Doll Association presents hina doll-themed ice sculptures at the 2026 Sapporo Snow Festival from February 4-11, celebrating the cultural significance of traditional Hinamatsuri dolls through transparent ice artistry.
Mori no Machi Grace in Okayama hosts a special Setsubun festival on February 1, 2026, featuring traditional Chayamachi Oni-Daiko performances, candy throwing events for children, and a Fagiano Okayama pop-up shop with exclusive merchandise.
Lake Shikotsu Tsuruga Resort Spa Mizu no Uta offers a special accommodation plan featuring exclusive after-hours access to the Chitose - Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival. The Premium Time Ticket allows guests to explore the illuminated ice sculptures in a relaxed atmosphere after the general public has left.
Sumida Bakers Market 2026, featuring chocolate baked goods and bread from 43 stores, will be held at Olinas Kinshicho from February 13 to 15. Enjoy special chocolate-themed menus from popular bakeries and small-scale artisan shops, along with food trucks and icing cookie workshops.
NPO Corporation Invisible will host Tamayura no Bon, a participatory shadow puppet and music performance, on February 15, 2026, at Yorunomori Park in Tomioka, Fukushima Prefecture. This special event invites participants to create their own shadows and walk through the winter forest, guided by music, as an alternative way to honor memories and unseen presences in this land affected by the 2011 disaster.
From February 23 to 25, 2026, three hot spring facilities in the Matsuyama and Tobe area will offer special discounts during the Tsubaki Festival, promoting regional tourism.
Tachibana E Liquor Sales launches a special Valentine's whiskey lottery with 466 bottles available. The grand prize includes the legendary Hakushu 25 Years Old, along with other premium Japanese whiskies like Yamazaki 12 Years and sought-after single malts.
CoCo Bubble Tea announces a collaboration with the anime film White Snake: The Floating Life. Running from January 30 to February 28, customers ordering designated drinks at all 5 Japan locations receive original stickers, with additional SNS campaigns and prizes.
To celebrate the Japanese release of the film Wicked For Good, The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho is offering a special collaboration stay plan from March 6 to May 31, 2026, featuring themed room decorations and exclusive sweets.
A one-night-only stage performance bringing together Noh theater, lacquerware artistry, and music will be held on February 8, 2026, at Kanze Noh Theater in Ginza. Special instruments featuring traditional maki-e lacquer decoration will be used in this unique cultural event.
From February 21 to April 12, 2026, the historic Heijo Palace in Nara hosts Heijokyo Hiina Festival, celebrating the origins of Japan's traditional Hinamatsuri (Doll Festival) with a grand 51-day event featuring hina doll displays, traditional ceremonies, and illuminated night experiences.
On February 8th (Sunday), Kasamatsu Racecourse in Gifu Prefecture hosts "Kaso no Utage 2026," a unique event where participants can run the actual horse track in horse racing-themed costumes.
To celebrate the Longines Archive Exhibition showcasing the Swiss watchmaker's heritage, Conrad Tokyo presents a special collaboration afternoon tea inspired by the Longines PrimaLuna collection. Running from March 1 to April 30, 2026, at the 28th floor TwentyEight Bar & Lounge.
Laguna Ten Bosch's Lagunasia theme park will host the Sanrio Character Fest from February 21 to June 21, 2026, featuring character greetings, photo spots, digital activities, and exclusive merchandise.
MIZUNARA: In Tokyo, a bar in Kagurazaka, is hosting a limited-time shochu cocktail event in collaboration with Kagoshima's Wakashio Shuzo from February 2 to February 28, 2026. Three original cocktails will be available, featuring innovative shochu and spirits.
Experience the sweetness of Fukaya's famous negi (Japanese green onions) at the Wodokai Negi Festival on February 7, 2026. Harvest vegetables, enjoy charcoal-grilled negi, and interact with local producers at this unique agricultural event in Saitama.
Every February 10, Sugou Isobe Shrine in Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture, hosts the Gongan Shinji, a powerful traditional ritual. Locally known as Gongan-san or Bamboo Splitting Festival, this winter tradition carries a long and storied history into the present.
Kamogawa Seaworld offers a special after-hours program where visitors can enjoy the aquarium after closing on three days in March 2026, featuring behind-the-scenes tours, beluga encounters, and dinner with orcas.
Kokuyo's Design Center presents an innovative exploration of plastic's raw expressions using 3D printing technology. The experimental exhibition "RAW+ Exploring the Fluctuations of Plastic" runs from January 30 to February 6 at THE CAMPUS in Tokyo.
From January 17 to February 14, 2026, LeTAO brings their signature chocolates and new Valentine's creations to Kyoto Takashimaya S.C., featuring limited-edition Royal Montagne with Muscat Tea flavor.
Namba Walk hosts a Valentine's Day event featuring live chocolate art painting by renowned artist norico, chocolate art exhibitions, and interactive photo opportunities from February 1 to 14, 2026.
On February 14, 2026, STARBUCKS RESERVE® ROASTERY TOKYO will host a special one-night-only musical storytelling event featuring stories from baristas, curated by Yoshiki Mizuno (Ikimonogakari) with guest performer Hana Sekitori.
On February 15, 2026, VIBENATION brings international hip-hop and Afrobeat artists to ZEROTOKYO in Shinjuku. Featuring DeJ Loaf, Babyboy AV, Khalil Harrison, and more, this event promises an unforgettable night of music and culture.
Experience Japan's traditional yokai art brought to life through cutting-edge digital technology. The world's first immersive digital art museum combining yokai paintings from the Edo and Meiji periods with 3D projection mapping, holographic screens, and intricate sculptures opens for a limited run from March 27 to June 28, 2026.
Queen Alice French restaurant at Yokohama Bay Hotel Tokyu presents a special White Day dinner course from March 10-15, 2026, featuring rare white strawberries and premium Japanese beef wrapped in puff pastry.
Anua's experiential POPUP event featuring the viral PDRN Hydrating Mist will be held at @cosme stores in Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka from January to March 2026, offering exclusive purchase perks including an original gacha game.
KADOKAWA celebrates the manga magazine ASUKA's 40th anniversary milestone with an exhibition at Tokorozawa Sakura Town featuring original artwork, collaboration goods, signed books, and special latte art.
Daimaru Shinsaibashi Store presents a wide variety of ehomaki rolls for Setsubun 2026, from fresh seafood to unique ethnic flavors. The lucky direction this year is south-southeast.
From February 19 to March 1, 2026, Wako in Ginza will showcase works by four internationally active ceramic artists based in Japan, featuring tea ceramics, flower vases, and unique sculptures.
Tokyo Midtown presents MIDTOWN BLOSSOM 2026, a spring celebration featuring approximately 100 cherry trees, outdoor lounge dining, illuminations, and flower art exhibitions from March 13 to April 12, 2026.
The Japan Vegetable Sommelier Association will hold the 4th National Strawberry Championship on February 4th and 6th, 2026, to determine the most delicious spring strawberry from 438 entries nationwide.
Bandai Namco Experience is hosting the "Disney Campaign in Namco Valentine's 2026 - GO FOR IT!" from January 30 to March 2, 2026, at Namco amusement facilities nationwide and Namco Online Crane.
A new all-inclusive garden wedding plan will launch in fall 2026 at Grand Mercure Ise-shima Resort & Spa, offering couples a unique poolside ceremony surrounded by the stunning natural beauty of Ise-Shima.
Grand Nikko Tokyo Bay Maihama will host a special Valentine's Day parent-child event where families can create adorable bear-shaped chocolate tarts under the guidance of hotel pastry chefs, followed by an evening buffet dining experience.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari presents the second phase of its Strawberry Collection buffet, featuring premium strawberry desserts and savory dishes from March 1 to May 6, 2026.
Hotel Resol Ueno's art gallery showcases four works by emerging artist Yuka Otsu, including panda-themed pieces celebrating Ueno's connection to the beloved animals.
Hotel Universal Port serves special ehoumaki featuring Osaka-grown shirasu and spinach from February 1 to 3, celebrating Setsubun in the birthplace of this traditional custom.
Hyatt Regency Kyoto will welcome Akinari Makishima, 2010 world champion of Neapolitan pizza, as guest chef for special Valentine's Day and White Day events featuring authentic Italian pizzas at Trattoria Sette.
Hotel InterContinental Tokyo Bay will host a special Parent-Child Table Manners Class at Fine Dining La Provence on March 26 and 30, 2026. This event offers families the opportunity to learn proper French dining etiquette while enjoying an authentic French course meal prepared by the hotel's chef. All participating children will receive a certificate of completion and a table manners booklet. The class is designed for elementary, middle, and high school students and their parents, making it perfect for spring break memories or celebrating school entrance.
The European donut brand LA PANADERIA DOTS brings back its Valentine's limited brand DOTS FOR CHOCOLATE LOVERS with chocolate-flavored donuts and four exclusive limited flavors at department stores and commercial facilities across Japan from late January through the Valentine's season.
A special collaboration pop-up store featuring μ's and Aqours opens at Ikebukuro Sunshine City from February 6 to March 1, 2026, with exclusive merchandise and life-size standees.
From January 31 to February 14, 2026, Maxell Aqua Park Shinagawa presents Aqua Valentine Week featuring heartwarming animal interactions, romantic jellyfish displays, and a special Valentine Night event.
Lifestyle brand one'sterrace is holding an in-store event featuring a large collection of OSAMU GOODS at locations across Japan from January 28 through March 1, 2026.
Experience the world of the beloved picture book series at Pan Dorobo Hiroba, opening January 31st at ASOBUILD in Yokohama. Exclusive merchandise, themed food, and special photo opportunities await fans.
PROJECT YOU will release exclusive collaborative merchandise at the Rolling Stone Korea x MISAMO pop-up event, featuring original artwork by popular artist Cotoh. The special event runs from February 7 to March 8, 2026, at Ginza Novo.
Popular characters including Natsuki Subaru and Emilia make their debut in the puzzle RPG, featuring special dungeons, exclusive items, and a giveaway campaign for 1,000 players.
French pâtissier Sébastien Bouillet brings his signature Macariyon to Tokyo with a special collaboration featuring Bernachon chocolate at the world's largest chocolate festival.
Shimoda Aquarium is hosting a special exhibit featuring fish that evoke cherry blossoms and nanohana (rapeseed flowers), timed to celebrate local spring festivals in the Izu region.
Shimoda Aquarium's popular Setsubun tradition returns with a diver dressed as a red demon performing fish feeding shows from January 24 to February 3, 2026.
COSPA releases limited-edition SNOW MIKU 2026 merchandise including the popular Tsumammare series, spoon & fork sets, and lidded mugs, available at the event in Hokkaido on February 7-8, 2026.
A limited-time champagne terrace featuring Veuve Clicquot Rich on Ice opens at Hakuba Après, offering ski-in/ski-out access and stunning mountain views in Hakuba, Nagano.
TERAS, a brand specializing in traditional Japanese Sashiko and Boro crafts, is hosting an art exhibition and limited-time pop-up shop at Toko Pottery Gallery in Mashiko, Tochigi Prefecture from February 7 to March 11, 2026.
THE THOUSAND KYOTO presents a special Valentine's parfait featuring rich chocolate and refreshing citrus flavors. Available from January 24 to February 28, 2026, at their café TEA AND BAR.
The Tokyo Tagen Symphony Orchestra presents a festive New Year Concert at Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre Concert Hall on February 5, 2026, featuring a diverse program of contemporary Chinese music, classical masterpieces, and beloved film scores.
New Tomakomai Prince Hotel Nagomi and Muroran Prince Hotel announce special banquet plans for the spring season, offering comprehensive packages for corporate gatherings and celebrations from March through April 2026.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari offers a special Valentine's Chapel Proposal Dinner Plan from February 11 to 14, 2026, featuring exclusive chapel rentals and romantic dining experiences with a 100% success rate since 2021.
The Light of Hope, which began after the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, will be installed at Madoiwa Rock in Wajima City. A lighting ceremony will be held on February 1, 2026, to connect hopes across disaster-affected communities.
An exhibition and walking event showcasing local charm and history is coming to Yokohama on February 28, 2026. Five groups will offer unique perspectives on exploring the city.
VISION８ will host a special 10th anniversary exhibition for Yurikuma Arashi from February 6-15, 2026 at Design Festa Gallery Harajuku. The exhibition will feature newly commissioned artwork, iconic anime scenes, original concept illustrations, and setting materials.
The Valentine Chocola Collection 2026 at Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store enters its second half starting January 28. Popular snack brands like Calbee Plus and Cho Happy Turn by Kameda Seika make their appearance, while the entire building transforms into a chocolate paradise with Club Harie's debut and Fujiya's Peko Poko Chocolate Labo event.
Akarenga de Wan Sanpo dog event returns to Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse from March 19 to 22, 2026, featuring around 100 vendors of dog goods and food, dog runs, a dog cafe, and special pet-friendly areas.
A special collaboration between the popular anime The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten Season 2 and Gokurakuyu/RAKU SPA hot spring facilities launches at RAKU SPA Station Fuchu, featuring exclusive merchandise, themed baths, collaboration menus, and more from February 5 to March 3, 2026.
Celebrating 45 years since the manga's debut, an exhibition showcasing how 11 fans, including creator Yoichi Takahashi, were influenced by Captain Tsubasa opens in Tokyo's Katsushika ward. The event features various activities including soccer exchange events with Nankatsu SC players.
The popular Chiikawa smartphone app announces its participation in the 2026 Sapporo Snow Festival, featuring a snow sculpture, special in-app campaigns, and exclusive on-site novelties for visitors.
ELECOM will showcase a newly redesigned EGG MOUSE at the 19th LIFE×DESIGN exhibition at Tokyo Big Sight from February 4 to 6, 2026. The iconic mouse, originally launched in 1988, features customizable color covers for the first time.
Fairycake Fair launches two exclusive chocolate and caramel sweets at Hankyu Umeda's Valentine's event from February 4 to 14, 2026, featuring a special Miracle Cat Cookie Tin and new Caramel Chocolate Sandwich Cookies.
A limited-time Fruits Basket pop-up shop opens at PickUp Rankin Shibuya Chikamichi from February 13 to 22, 2026, featuring exclusive new merchandise with original illustrations.
GRANDUO Tachikawa presents Valentine Collection 2026, featuring import chocolates from around the world, artisan chocolatier selections, and special collaborations with popular Tama region influencers. The event runs in two phases from January 23rd to February 14th.
Joetsu City Aquarium Umigatari hosts Heartful Winter 2026 from January 31 to March 15, 2026, featuring seal presentations, chocolate-themed fish displays, and the enchanting underwater dolphin performance Art of Dolphin.
KYUKAMURA RIKUCHU-MIYAKO offers a special accommodation plan to experience Kuromori Kagura, a 300-year-old traditional ritual performance, with a special performance at the hotel on February 14, 2026.
Onioshidashi Park in Gunma Prefecture will host a distinctive Setsubun bean-throwing event on February 3, 2026, at the Asama-san Kannon-do temple stage, where demons are considered allies rather than enemies.
Mitsui Norin's premium tea shop nittoh.1909 is hosting an online tea and chocolate pairing seminar on February 21st, where participants will learn how to select the right tea for different types of chocolate.
The first lineup has been revealed for Orion Island Waves -Beachside Music Festival-, a two-day music festival taking place on April 18-19, 2026, at the outdoor special venue on Senaga Island in Okinawa. The beachside festival features popular artists including ORANGE RANGE, KREVA, MONKEY MAJIK, and more.
GRANADA SUITE on À TABLE, a restaurant in Nakasu, Fukuoka, has launched OT SPiCE as a new style of restaurant starting in 2025. Chef Furumasa travels across Kyushu to express inspiration from nature, producers, and landscapes through his dishes. The second edition brings a collaboration with Eminas Farm in Mashiki Town, Kumamoto, featuring strawberries.
Fujiya's Valentine's event "Peko Poko Chocolate Labo" returns to Kintetsu Department Store Main Store Abeno Harukas. The event features Peko-chan's chocolate laboratory, collaboration with Sanrio Characters, greeting events, and exclusive merchandise sales.
Risonare Kohamajima hosts a special spring event from April 1 to May 6, 2026, featuring 18 tropical flower varieties, guided flower walks, bath salt workshops, and a tropical hibiscus smoothie.
On February 7 and 8, the park hosts exclusive Sanrio-themed events including a café wagon, Hello Kitty and Dear Daniel's Valentine mini-stage, and photo sessions to celebrate the final weekend.
The first Skip and Loafer exhibition featuring both manga and anime will be held at Telepia Hall from January 31 to March 1, 2026. Experience original artwork, exclusive video screenings, and immersive photo opportunities celebrating this beloved coming-of-age story.
The new CD for the Snow Miku 2026 festival has been released, featuring 9 unique tracks with a "mysterious sweets" theme including the event theme song "SHIAWASE FOR YOU!" by Iyowa.
From February 10 to March 29, 2026, nine facilities around Tokyo Station in Chiyoda and Chuo wards will host the Tokyo Street Piano Festival, featuring carefully selected pianos for public performance across multiple venues.
and ST collaborates with Qoo10 to launch a Valentine's-themed beauty and fashion salon booth at and ST TOKYO in Harajuku from January 30 to February 16, 2026. Visitors can experience personalized styling sessions, try award-winning beauty products, and receive special novelty bags.
New products blending Japanese traditional crafts with cutting-edge technology will be showcased at the urban creative festival TOKYO PROTOTYPE, held at Toranomon Hills from January 29 to 31, 2026.
From January 30 to May 11, 2026, SEA LIFE Nagoya Aquarium will host a special collaboration with Nintendo's Animal Crossing: New Horizons, featuring interactive exhibits, workshops, and exclusive merchandise.
Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin Store presents its Valentine's Chocolate Fair from January 28 to February 14, 2026, showcasing both domestic favorites and international brands. Find the perfect Valentine's gift among an extensive selection of chocolates.
Amid rising prices and growing thrift consciousness, Daimaru Tokyo presents three Valentine's categories for 2026. Discover reward chocolates, snack chocolates, and luxury cakes running from January 21 to February 15.
Gokurakuyu and RAKU SPA announce their second collaboration with Gakuen Idolmaster, featuring exclusive merchandise, themed baths, special menus, and more across 24 locations starting February 5, 2026.
Gifu Grand Hotel is hosting two special events in February and March 2026 to honor Head Chef Yoshio Mori's prestigious "Contemporary Master Craftsman" award from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.
Hakone Kowakien Yunessun's Mori no Yu hot spring facility introduces a limited-time sustainable bath using cacao husks, a byproduct of chocolate production, featuring skincare benefits and relaxation effects from February 1 to 28, 2026.
From February 27 to April 22, 2026, 35 hotels, museums, and restaurants in Hakone will offer limited-edition sweets inspired by the theme "Treasure Hunt for Sparkling Sweets in Spring Hakone." Enhanced package deals with Romance Car trains and accommodations provide the best savings ever.
The 3rd Modern Master Ceramics Exhibition is being held at Hanshin Umeda Main Store's Art Gallery from January 21 to 27, 2026, featuring approximately 50 works by Japan's most prestigious ceramic artists.
The smartphone game Isekai Kitchen kicks off a Setsubun-themed interior event featuring new costume Raui (Setsubun) and limited-edition decorations.
Lazare Diamond stores across Japan are hosting a Bridal Fair from January 24 to February 28, 2026. Customers who purchase bridal rings during the event will receive an original Lazare Diamond novelty item as a gift.
Matsuya Ginza is hosting the 8th annual "Weaving Happiness - Martina and the Magic Yarn Fair" until January 27th, featuring Opal yarns, knitting kits, workshops, and events celebrating the joy of knitting.
On January 27, a special market featuring specialty products from eight municipalities across Japan will be held at Tokyo Midtown Yaesu, celebrating items that pair perfectly with onigiri.
Starts Publishing Co., Ltd., operator of OZmall, a women's web media platform with 4.5 million members, announces additional "Solo Guest Exclusive Day" events at six facilities including The Fairmont Tokyo and The Westin Yokohama, starting January 22 at 10 AM.
The Higashihiroshima City Museum of Art presents approximately 120 works of Pop Art from a Japanese debut collection by Spanish collector José Luis Rupérez, featuring iconic American artists including Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol, Robert Rauschenberg, and Jasper Johns.
A special ceremony and commemorative events were held on January 21, 2026, at KANDA SQUARE in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward to celebrate Rilakkuma's 5th anniversary as the official tourism ambassador for the Chiyoda City Tourism Association.
The ROKKO Forest Sound Museum on Mount Rokko will host the "Harmony of Garden" fair from March 14 to August 21, 2026, celebrating the natural garden's flower season with music, art, and seasonal blooms.
Sapporo will host a talk event titled Creative Meeting Between Cities - The Future of Creative Cities featuring speakers from Oulu, Finland, a fellow Media Arts City, along with SIAF2027 participating artists.
The Swedish Paintings: Nordic Light, the Brilliance of Everyday Life exhibition opens at Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum on January 27, 2026, featuring special collaborations and exclusive merchandise celebrating Sweden's golden age of art.
Tanigawadake Joch and Mt.T are hosting the second annual Tanigawa Yukiyama Festival from April 4-5, 2026. The event features gear trials, workshops, fashion shows, and live music to make snowy mountain activities more accessible and exciting.
The Towada Lake Winter Story 2026 festival opens on January 30, featuring a new Snow Park where visitors can enjoy various snow activities without bringing their own equipment. The park includes gentle snow slides for families and thrilling banana boat rides.
Watami Farm will showcase its Bihoro Peak Ranch Grassfed Milk Ice Cream at a special exhibition and sale event in Sapporo from January 23 to 29, 2026, promoting local products from Hokkaido's Bihoro Town.
The smartphone puzzle game based on the TV anime The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You has launched a New Year Pickup Gacha featuring characters in festive kimono attire from January 19, 2026.
Akihabara will host AKIVALENTINE, a unique Valentine's event featuring anime character goods, stage performances by voice actors and idols, VTuber meet-and-greets, and special collaborations across the district.
FANCL Ginza Square features a special display of Kishu Temari, traditional Japanese hand-crafted ornamental balls from Wakayama, as part of a regional cultural collaboration. The display runs from January 20 to March 16, 2026.
Gaspard and Lisa Town at Fuji-Q Highland presents a Valentine's and White Day themed Chocolate Festa, featuring special menus, character greetings in chocolatier costumes, and exclusive merchandise.
Miyazaki Prefecture launches a stamp rally campaign featuring Hinatazaka46 members visiting various locations across the prefecture. Collect stamps at 9 spots for a chance to win exclusive merchandise and local prizes.
JAF Kochi announces a special strawberry picking event at Nishijima Garden on March 7, 2026, offering members a 50% discount on the all-you-can-eat experience with fresh strawberries.
Kim Se-jeong will hold her first solo concert in Japan in approximately 2 years and 6 months on March 14, 2026, at KT Zepp Yokohama.
Following sold-out shows in Tokyo and Osaka, the highly anticipated Kohei Horikoshi "My Hero Academia" Original Art Exhibition is making its Kyushu debut at Fukuoka Mitsukoshi from April 11 to June 14, 2026. Discover new exclusive merchandise and ticketing information.
A special collaboration between Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club and Karaoke no Tetsujin will take place from February 4 to March 8, 2026, featuring concept rooms, collaboration drinks, exclusive merchandise, and challenge campaigns across nine locations.
Matsue Excel Hotel Tokyu presents a limited 4-day sweets fair on Jan 31 - Feb 1 and Feb 14-15, 2026, featuring live open-kitchen chocolat brûlée, strawberry desserts, and warm light meals at Restaurant MOSORO.
NIDEC Kyoto Tower will hold a Setsubun Tsuinasai festival at its 100-meter-high observation deck on February 2, 2026. The event features a traditional ceremony and bean-throwing by local kindergarteners to pray for good health and ward off evil spirits.
Odakyu Department Store Shinjuku presents an exclusive Valentine's collaboration featuring chocolate-banana sweets made with premium Ecuadorian bananas from Tanabe Farm. Limited-time offerings from renowned brands available January 21 to February 14, 2026.
The Prince Park Tower Tokyo offers handmade handbag-shaped chocolate creations and bonbon chocolate boxes from January 24 to March 31, 2026, perfect for Valentine's Day and White Day gifting.
Hokkaido-based chocolate brand RIPi CIOCCO brings unique fruit-shaped chocolates to Valentine's events across Japan, featuring limited-edition collections available from January 17 to February 15, 2026.
Saga Tamaya department store presents a 7-day product fair featuring carefully selected specialties from Japan's snow country regions, including Hokuriku, Shinetsu, and Michinoku, from January 22 to 28, 2026.
Seibuen Amusement Park offers special discounted all-day passes to residents of nearby cities and towns on February 14-15 and 21-22, 2026. Enjoy the limited-time "Nostalgic Aquarium," thrilling attractions, and exciting entertainment shows.
The Nara Prefectural Library and Information Center is hosting an exhibition featuring 69 original illustrations from beloved picture book creator Shinobu Saito's "Acchyan A ga Tsuku" series, including a special talk and signing event.
Opening in 1926, Takarazuka Hotel has been an integral part of the city's history. The hotel marks its centennial milestone on May 14, 2026, with a three-month celebration featuring special accommodations, dining experiences, and concerts.
Tokyu Department Store locations in Shibuya are hosting seasonal events featuring traditional ehoumaki rolls for Setsubun, an extensive Valentine's chocolate event called SHIBUYA CHOCOLATE QUEST, and various pop-up shops showcasing beauty, fashion, and handmade goods.
Sodegaura City is hosting Walking Festa 2026, a multi-generational walking event at Tokyo German Village on March 8, 2026, with courses of approximately 4 km and 8 km.
Universal Studios Japan brings back the Wicked For Good Celebration featuring exclusive greetings with Elphaba and Glinda, costume exhibits, and themed merchandise from February 20, 2026.
Hitachi Seaside Park hosts popular winter bird watching sessions on January 24th and February 28th. The park also features a new exhibition introducing wild birds and bird watching for beginners.
The first independent performance by the China National Acrobatic Troupe, "Rai Rai Rai! 2026," will be held on March 13, 2026, at Chofu City Green Hall.
GLAMP DOME Ise-Kashikojima glamping facility launches a special two-part seasonal event from February 1 to March 31, 2026, celebrating Valentine's Day and White Day with chocolate-themed experiences.
A special event train offering Japanese sake tasting and pairings aboard the Fuji Tozan Train will run on February 21, 2026, connecting passengers to the 33rd New Year Brewery Opening at Ide Brewery, the sole sake brewery in the Fuji Five Lakes area.
From January 21 to February 14, 2026, Otaru confectionery LeTAO will host a limited-time pop-up at Osaka Takashimaya featuring Valentine-exclusive Royal Montagne Mariage Muscat Tea and other chocolate sweets.
MOON FOREST Hong Kong Cantonese Restaurant in Azabu-Juban presents a limited-time Lunar New Year 2026 special course from February 2 to 28, featuring auspicious ingredients and modern Cantonese cuisine. A special Chinese instrumental performance event will be held on February 21.
A special collaboration pop-up shop featuring Oshi no Ko and Puyo Puyo opens at DiverCity Tokyo Plaza. New merchandise, purchase bonuses, and a stamp rally event available from February 4 to March 1, 2026.
SEGA announces the start of the Puyo Puyo series' 35th anniversary "Dairensha!" project, unveiling commemorative key visuals, logos, theme art, and a teaser website with exciting new initiatives planned throughout the year.
Shinjuku Prince Hotel presents a limited 3-day buffet event from March 6-8, 2026, featuring signature dishes by four expert chefs paired with Perrier-Jouët champagne.
The day spa facility in Shisui Town, Chiba, celebrates its 10th anniversary from January 24 to February 8, 2026, featuring Japanese drum performances, sake baths, and special promotions.
Tokushima Castle Museum presents "Homeland and Garden," a special exhibition showcasing works by 14 emerging artists exploring themes of home and landscape. Open from January 20 to February 1, 2026, in the Japanese-style room overlooking the museum's beautiful garden.
Universal Studios Japan celebrates its 25th anniversary with Discover U!!!, a year-long celebration featuring historic movie cars, the return of Blues Brothers, and the beloved Jurassic World Journey event.
Hokkaido's beloved Pokémon, Vulpix and Alolan Vulpix, will appear at Kushiro Airport on January 24th to promote the "Kon Kon Vulpix Kirakira Kushiro Stamp Rally."
A new winter destination debuts at Meiji Park in Shinjuku, featuring an ice skating rink sponsored by Corona Cero and outdoor kotatsu lounges powered by Anker. The month-long event runs from January 16 to February 15, 2026.
A special Digimon Adventure pop-up shop featuring exclusive maid and butler-themed merchandise opens at Shinjuku Marui Annex from January 30 to February 8, 2026.
Popular influencer brands Gypsohila and kyanae.bon join forces for an exclusive Valentine's collaboration at Hankyu Umeda Main Store, featuring heart-shaped lollipop brownies and special packaging designs.
TORICO is hosting a limited-time Manga Exhibition featuring Minami Ozaki's legendary works Zetsuai 1989 and Bronze at their Ikebukuro location from January 17 to February 1, 2026, followed by an Osaka tour.
Following last year's success with 30,000 visitors, Oyatsu Market returns to Futakotamagawa Rise featuring carefully selected snacks from across Japan. This 3-day event showcases traditional wagashi, Western confections, and unique local treats, perfect for Valentine's Day gifts or personal indulgence.
Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden, located at the summit of Mount Rokko, will host a seasonal flower appreciation event in collaboration with web media 'Koyomi Seikatsu' from April 1 to July 12, 2026.
The birthplace of nama chocolate brings new creations and store-exclusive products to Valentine's Day 2026, with pop-up shops across Japan starting January 15th.
Sogo Omiya Store presents Chocolate Paradise 2026 from January 22 to February 14, showcasing around 90 brands including 22 new arrivals. This year's theme is Valentine's Festival, offering not only chocolates but also a wide variety of sweets including baked goods and parfaits.
Tokyo Midtown hosts a delightful strawberry fair featuring luxurious sweets from January 16 to March 14, 2026. Discover parfaits, cakes, and special desserts from renowned patisseries and cafes.
Tokyo Zokei University presents the annual ZOKEI Exhibition from January 23 to 25, 2026, showcasing graduating students' culminating works in design and fine arts.
Sanrio Puroland launches the Colorful Puroland special event from January 16 to March 16, 2026, featuring colorful character costumes, themed photo spots, exclusive merchandise, and special collaboration rooms including an Ado-Rosa Tourmaline space.
A Digimon Beatbreak pop-up corner is now open, featuring new merchandise with original winter kimono-themed illustrations and GraffArt designs. The collection includes exclusive items now available both online and in-store.
A Tramezza craftsman from Italy will visit the Ferragamo pop-up store at Isetan Shinjuku Men's Building on January 24, showcasing the artistry behind the luxury shoe collection running until February 3, 2026.
A wellness event featuring workshops on posture, acupuncture, incense, and dashi, offering visitors hands-on experiences in self-care practices at L+HIRAO LANDIC HOUSE & CAFE in Fukuoka.
On February 7th, 2026, Tuna from the popular "Gal Cat" series will appear at SHIBUYA109 Shibuya Store for a special one-day birthday event, coinciding with the ongoing pop-up shop.
From January 30 to April 5, 2026, Tokyo Node at Toranomon Hills hosts the first major Ghost in the Shell exhibition across all anime series. Visitors can experience an expanded artwork viewing using XREAL AR glasses, simulating the iconic "cyberization" featured in the series.
A 4-day panda exhibition celebrating the Spring Festival will be held from February 20 to 23, 2026, at JMF Building Takadanobaba. Features a special talk show with Panda Fan from "Weekly Xiang Xiang," latest photo displays, merchandise sales, and workshops.
From January 21st to February 14th, 2026, Hankyu Umeda Main Store hosts its Valentine Chocolate Expo featuring collaborations with famous art and popular characters. Perfect for friendship chocolates and self-treats.
The popular winter-limited sweets brand SNOWS from Hokkaido returns to Sendai Station with a limited-time pop-up store from January 25 to February 14, 2026, featuring Valentine's season specials including limited-edition Snow Sand cans and new products.
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Kobe Municipal Subway, a collaboration campaign with the location-based game Station Memories! is coming in March 2026. Features digital stamp rally, special exhibitions, and exclusive merchandise.
A special workshop at Ikutaniya Residence, a registered tangible cultural property in Kyoto, offers couples a chance to experience hand-painted Yuzen dyeing and traditional Japanese attire coordination.
From January 17 to February 14, 2026, Kyoto Takashimaya S.C. presents over 100 chocolate brands featuring premium international chocolates, Kyoto-inspired creations, and innovative non-cacao alternatives.
From February 7 to 15, 2026, Kyoto University of the Arts will showcase student graduation works across its expansive 80,000㎡ Uriuyama Campus. The exhibition features cutting-edge art and design from Japan's largest comprehensive arts university, with free admission to explore the culmination of creative excellence.
Sogo Yokohama's Valentine's Day event welcomes MOKABLE, offering a unique edible coffee experience alongside chocolates during rising cocoa prices.
A fusion of Noh theater and video projection comes to Hangi Hall in Kanzaki City, Saga Prefecture. Contemporary artist Yukihiro Yamagami presents the traditional art form in an accessible new way.
From January 17 to February 11, 2026, the Ogikubo Three Gardens in Suginami Ward will host their inaugural Artist-in-Residence program, where visitors can observe the creative process of artist Kaoru Shibuta.
Fujiya Co., Ltd. brings Valentine's Day magic to Keio Department Store Shinjuku with Peko-chan's Chocolate Kingdom, featuring exclusive chocolates, Sanrio collaborations, and interactive events from January 23 to February 15, 2026.
The Nishikawa Town Mountain Village Revitalization Council presents a popup featuring collaboration items between traditional vine craft artisan KOGUMA and designer unit pinkpepper, running February 5-10, 2026, at THINK OF THINGS in Shibuya.
Piyorin, the beloved chick-shaped dessert from JR Nagoya Station, celebrates its 15th anniversary in 2026 with a year-long celebration featuring special collaborations, a new café space, and commemorative sweets.
Rakugaki Character Maker will exhibit at Kariya Micro Maker Faire 2026 on January 17-18, showcasing their new "Puny Mochi Mochi Sticker" product that turns hand-drawn art into tactile 3D stickers.
A resort hotel in the nature-rich Yatsugatake area will host its 22nd annual spring festival featuring a 160-meter flower corridor, new aerial flower walk, and special flower-themed menu items from April 25 to May 24, 2026.
Sheraton Miyako Hotel Osaka will host a special three-day dinner event from February 13 to 15, 2026, featuring a course menu inspired by the classic tale Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, with each dish representing a scene from the story.
Stone wall strawberry picking begins in mid-January on Kuno Street and Strawberry Coast Street in Shizuoka City, the birthplace of strawberry cultivation with a history of about 130 years.
A chocolate wonderland with over 100 brands opens at Sogo Hiroshima, featuring 15 debut brands, international chocolatiers, sandwich chocolates, and exclusive soft serve ice cream available only during the event.
Universal Studios Japan's popular area Super Nintendo World marks its 5th anniversary with special limited-time experiences, decorations, character meet-and-greets, and exclusive area rental campaigns throughout the anniversary year.
The Prince Hotels in Takanawa will host the Takanawa Sakura Festival 2026 from March 6 to April 19, featuring 210 cherry trees, traditional cultural experiences, and seasonal cuisine.
The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho teams up with Milan's prestigious Excelsior Hotel Gallia for a special culinary collaboration featuring Italian Executive Chef Vincenzo Lebano from February 1 to March 31, 2026.
The 10th WOODコレクション (モクコレ) exhibition showcasing domestic timber will be held at Tokyo Big Sight on February 12-13, 2026, featuring theme exhibitions, cutting-edge DX technology, space innovation, and a talk session by world-renowned architect Kengo Kuma.
Akita Castle Hotel hosts the Strawberry Fair 2026 from February to May, featuring all-you-can-eat strawberry buffets, elegant afternoon tea sets, and a variety of strawberry-themed gourmet items crafted by the hotel's chefs and patissiers.
Chocolatier Palet d'Or brings its exclusive DASSAI sake-infused soft serve ice cream to department stores for Valentine's 2026. The special flavor, usually only available at the DASSAI brewery store, features the award-winning sake paired with premium chocolate.
Tokyo Solamachi presents a delightful Valentine's event featuring limited-time chocolate shops from renowned chocolatiers and debut brands, running from January 23 to February 14, 2026.
A new immersive music experience museum, House of Vampire ~Dive into ENHYPEN Chronicle~, opens in Shinjuku from February 5 to March 16, 2026. Visitors become part of ENHYPEN's vampire-themed story through cutting-edge 3D LED displays and multi-sensory effects.
Kagayaki Fes Spring 2026, Hokuriku's largest idol festival, will be held April 18-19, 2026 in Kanazawa. The first lineup has been announced and ticket sales have begun.
KAMIHIME PROJECT announces new costume releases for Djehuty and Proserpina, alongside a special New Year campaign featuring daily roulette gacha with up to 100 free draws.
To celebrate the release of volume 5 of the manga "Imouto wa Siscon Ani ga Mendokusai" serialized in web manga magazine "comic POOL," a collaboration with Karaoke Pasela has been announced! Character-themed menus, original coasters with newly drawn illustrations, and exclusive goods will be available.
Kashiwa Takashimaya Station Mall hosts a special Kumamoto Akairo Fair from January 21 to 27, featuring limited-time menu items using Kumamoto strawberries, tomatoes, decopon, and eggplant.
Lineage M introduces three exciting winter events including Winter Fishing where players can catch White Rubina fish for limited collections, Winter Camp Kitchen featuring exclusive event nicknames, and Blood Pledge Gratitude with tripled rewards.
Meitetsu Grand Hotel hosts a special dinner event on February 14th, 2026, featuring an exquisite French full course paired with live violin performance by Italian virtuoso Salvatore Piediscalzi and carefully selected wines.
Paris-born diamond jewelry maison Messika opens a popup at Ginza Mitsukoshi from January 14 to 20, celebrating its 20th anniversary with exclusive early releases including the non-pavé Move Uno collection.
Japanese bedding brand Minamoto Bed opens its second Osaka popup store from February 19-24, 2026, featuring mattresses, pillows, and hinoki wood beds. Visitors can test products with professional sleep consultations and receive a 5% discount.
A new Monster Strike event featuring survival battles, stage performances, and interactive challenges will be held at ATC Hall on February 11, 2026.
Nagato Yumoto Onsen's winter tradition features a fantastical light and sound entertainment event inspired by the poetry of Misuzu Kaneko.
On January 24, 2026, visitors can enjoy a special sake tasting event using traditional Ohori Soma Ware cups at JR Koriyama Station's tourist information center, featuring locally crafted pottery and Namie Town sake.
Orion Island Waves, a new beachside music festival, debuts on April 18-19, 2026, at Senagajima in Okinawa. Experience live music, local food, and island culture in a stunning seaside setting.
The art EC site "Gekkan Bijutsu Plus" presents a special exhibition featuring three artists' contemporary interpretations of the Rinpa school's traditional decorative aesthetics, running from January 15 to April 15, 2026.
Merci Flower launches a limited-time flower fair featuring soft, sweet-scented blooms reminiscent of strawberries and whipped cream, running from January 15th.
THE CAMPANELLA TOKYO introduces a new limited-edition Nama Tart Caramel, featuring rich chocolate cream topped with slightly bitter caramel cream and sauce. The product will be available exclusively at the Amour du Chocolat! 2026 event in Nagoya starting January 16, 2026, followed by releases in Sapporo and Kyoto.
HACK JAPAN Holdings will introduce its Japanese confectionery brand Wanoka at the "2026 Amour du Chocolat" Valentine event at JR Nagoya Takashimaya from January 16 to February 14, 2026, featuring exclusive pre-sale chocolate financiers and other new products.
A one-night-only culinary experience featuring Kanagawa's seasonal ingredients, prepared by all chefs at Yokohama Bay Hotel Tokyu on March 27, 2026!
A new market specializing in tableware launches at Expo'70 Commemorative Park on April 11-12, 2026. The event features artisan creators from across Japan, offering a curated experience focused on pottery, ceramics, and wooden tableware.
Bushiroad announces details for Card Game Festival 2026, taking place May 3-4, 2026 at Tokyo Big Sight, featuring major TCG exhibitors and live performances.
A limited-time exhibition of 3D pop art by New York-based artist Charles Fazzino is taking place at the Takashimaya Kashiwa store from January 16 to 18, 2025.
Three Greens hotels in Mie Prefecture offer special Setsubun treats featuring local ingredients - seafood eho-maki, wagyu sukiyaki rolls, and strawberry eho rolls.
Hotel Metropolitan Ikebukuro's all-day dining restaurant CrossDine presents a Hokuriku Fair featuring Toyama, Ishikawa, and Fukui cuisine every Saturday, with live yellowtail filleting performances.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari's Japanese restaurant Senbazuru launches two limited-edition ehomaki featuring golden saffron rice and seven premium ingredients. Available February 1-3, 2026.
A rare opportunity opens to explore the operating power plant and photograph sunset and night views from inside the facility. Tour sales start January 15 at 9:30 AM.
A special seasonal display at Joetsu City Aquarium Umigatari showcases conger eels gathering around cylindrical tubes resembling ehomaki sushi rolls. The installation runs from January 20 to February 3, 2026.
Keisei Rose Garden in Yachiyo City, Chiba, opens its limited-time strawberry picking facility featuring a rainbow theme, interactive experiences, and exclusive sweets from January 17 to April 30, 2026.
A sustainability-focused community event will take place at Higashi-Itabashi Park, featuring a marché, workshops, acoustic live performances, and an original SDGs board game.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Osaka will host Animal Adventure, a special collaboration event with Tennoji Zoo featuring LEGO animal models, interactive building experiences, and exclusive workshops from February 6 to April 19, 2026.
The outdoor ethnographic museum Little World hosts a special India-themed event featuring Bollywood dance performances, traditional mehndi art, and authentic biryani rice during their winter curry festival.
A special food market showcasing Shimonoseki's culinary treasures, including fugu, whale, and local specialties, comes to JR Hakata Station Plaza on January 30-31, 2026.
Shizukuishi Ski Resort and Prince Hotel will host "Back to '90s SHIZUKUISHI" on February 14, 2026, celebrating their milestones with a nostalgic ski event featuring special offers and live radio broadcasts.
The mobile puzzle game Snoopy Drops is hosting a special collaboration event with Towel Museum in Imabari, Ehime, featuring designs from the PEANUTS 75th anniversary exhibition "SNOOPY Hug Your Happiness."
Space Travelium TeNQ in Tokyo Dome City announces details for the Space Brothers Exhibition 2026, running January 16 to April 19, 2026, featuring exclusive merchandise, themed cafe menu, VR content, and special exhibition focusing on the theme of "doors of dreams."
Indulge in the sweet flavors of the season at JR Central Towers and JR Gate Tower, where over 40 delightful strawberry-themed sweets await from January 14 to February 28, 2026.
Tokyo Midtown Hibiya presents a limited-time dessert fair featuring fresh seasonal strawberries and rich chocolate from January 15 to March 15, 2026.
THE Tender HOUSE in Shirokane-dai celebrates its 10th anniversary with a special morning menu collaboration featuring bread from the renowned Seiji Asakura COFFEE STAND, available throughout February 2026.
Yokohama's winter illumination campaign features over 30 events lighting up the city, recently recognized as one of Japan's New Top Three Night View Cities. The festival includes a digital stamp rally, gourmet spots, and the upcoming Yokohama Spring Festival 2026.
TOKYO CREATIVE SALON 2026, one of Japan's largest creative festivals, will be held from March 13 to 22, 2026, across nine major Tokyo areas including Marunouchi, Nihonbashi, Ginza, Shibuya, Harajuku, and more.
Universal Studios Japan reveals exciting details about the Jujutsu Kaisen collaboration as part of Universal Cool Japan 2026, featuring exclusive food, merchandise, and two different story ride experiences running from January 30 to August 18, 2026.
KOSE COSMEPORT Corp. is hosting an interactive event on February 7, 2026, featuring professional hair and makeup services, photo shoots, and hands-on experiences with the new hugmyLip Color Lock Plumping Balm.
Ken Elephant Inc., an art goods manufacturer, will host a solo exhibition featuring ceramic artist Koji Kasatani's banana-themed works at VINYL in Gransta Tokyo, inside Tokyo Station, from January 15 to January 29, 2026.
Colopl announces the Half-Anniversary event "ZERO:PROLOGUE" for White Cat Project NEW WORLD'S, featuring new playable characters and special campaigns running through February 13, 2026.
Nichifutsu Boeki (NBKK) exhibits Monin syrups, Perrier, Maison Perrier, and France Dessert ice cream at the Yakiniku Business Fair 2026, offering tastings and menu proposals to help restaurants enhance their beverage and dessert offerings.
The caramel confectionery specialty store CARAMER will open a pop-up shop at Takashimaya Kyoto Store's 7th-floor event hall from January 17 to February 14, 2026. The store will feature their signature CARAMER Sand alongside a special Valentine's Day gift box and seasonal limited-edition items.
A workshop where you can create your own original ring notebook with a collage cover using paper materials and a ring binding machine, focusing on the joy of the creative process.
Experience a unique creative night at EBISU FLOWER PARK Sapporo. Arrange pure white flowers, dye them with professional-grade dyes, and enjoy drinks in a bar atmosphere—a sophisticated art salon experience.
EDITION stores in Omotesando Hills and Kobe BAL are hosting a special sale event featuring archive items from various selected brands at discounted prices.
Fukaya Hanazono Premium Outlets launches an Amarin Strawberry Sweets Fair from January 15 to March 31, featuring 14 original sweets made with Saitama Prefecture's brand strawberry "Amarin." The fair includes a strawberry giveaway campaign and Valentine's fair.
DMM GAMES' Girls Creation announces the second revival collaboration event with Girls Symphony Ec, featuring new styles, pickup gacha, and exclusive event rewards. The event runs from January 13th to January 24th, 2026.
An art exhibition and events dedicated to creating your own emotions over one week. Taking place at Zou-no-Hana Terrace in Yokohama from February 4 to 11, with daily events throughout.
Kani Dōraku is hosting a two-day anniversary celebration on February 10 and 11, 2026, at Western Japan locations. All customers receive a guaranteed-win lottery ticket for complimentary dishes redeemable through April 30.
Animate is hosting a 2nd anniversary exhibition for the popular romance simulation game Love and Deepspace at Naka-Ikebukuro Park on January 17-18, featuring life-sized standees and announcing new Japanese merchandise releases.
Osaka Takashimaya's Valentine event, Amour du Chocolat!, kicks off on January 22nd. With rising cocoa prices and growing demand for self-gifting treats, the event strengthens its lineup of fresh-baked, made-to-order chocolate sweets available exclusively at the venue.
Saitama Prefecture welcomes strawberry season with award-winning varieties like Amarin and Benitama. Various events are planned from January to March 2026, including strawberry sweets fairs and festivals.
KURAND's popular online service Sake Gacha is coming to life at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse. From January 17 to February 1, 2026, visitors can try real capsule toy machines dispensing rare sake at the Nabe Festival.
Sogo Chiba Store hosts Valentine's 2026 from January 20 to February 14, featuring chocolate from debut French brands, limited-edition treats, and special sweets across all floors.
Strings Hotel Nagoya is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a year-long promotion featuring special restaurant menus, exclusive accommodation packages, banquet deals, and wedding offers starting January 13, 2026.
A Valentine's Day-themed collaboration cafe featuring The Battle Cats characters opens February 4th at and GALLERY locations in Yurakucho, Namba, and Nagoya, offering exclusive menus, merchandise, and special visitor benefits.
Contents Seed Co., Ltd. announces the opening of a pop-up shop featuring new merchandise from the TV anime "The Villainess Is Adored by the Crown Prince of the Neighboring Kingdom" at Yurakucho Marui 7F from January 30 to February 8, 2026.
The Cardfight!! Vanguard 15th Anniversary Bushiroad New Year Grand Presentation 2026 will be streamed online in multiple languages, including Japanese, English, Korean, and Chinese (Traditional and Simplified), allowing fans worldwide to enjoy the event in real time.
Cross Hotel Kyoto presents a special 2-day workshop featuring Nishimura Yuzen-Chokoku's live demonstrations and hands-on stencil carving experience on January 23-24, 2026.
Experience authentic Korean cuisine buffet-style from January 17 to April 12, 2026, featuring dishes supervised by sister hotel Four Points by Sheraton Suwon, including customizable bibimbap, fried chicken, and warming hot pots.
The fresh fish specialty store's signature Setsubun Eho-maki rolls are packed with premium seafood ingredients including medium fatty tuna, sea urchin, and salmon roe. Pre-orders start January 13 across all 21 stores.
Keikyu Department Store celebrates its 30th anniversary with a special Dai-Kyushu Exhibition featuring Kyushu's finest food and crafts from January 15 to 29, 2026.
From January 21st to 27th, Matsuya Ginza hosts a special fair featuring premium Kumamoto ingredients, local sake, and traditional crafts as part of the "Kumamoto Mon x Tokyo Ginza Jack" event.
The Kyoto Museum of Traditional Crafts hosts a unique collaboration of 9 university museums from Kyoto, showcasing diverse collections under the theme of "gifts" from January 23 to March 1, 2026.
A special pop-up store celebrating retro Licca-chan opens at Hands Shibuya Store from January 23 to February 22, 2026, featuring exclusive merchandise and photo spots.
L'OCCITANE stores at LUMINE and NEWoMan will offer eco-friendly initiatives during the LUMINE ETHICARNIVAL period, including eco points for refill purchases, candlelight nights, and a limited-edition candle gift set available from January 7.
Indulge in a luxurious strawberry-themed buffet at Meitetsu Grand Hotel's 18th-floor restaurant featuring over 30 delectable sweets made with premium Amaou strawberries, available for 4 limited days in January and February 2026.
The first joint original artwork exhibition celebrating the 20th anniversary of manga artists Ai Minase and Kyoko Kumagai, who are active in Shogakukan's women's comic magazine "Sho-Comi," opened at Yurakucho Marui today.
The Mt. Fuji Fireworks Executive Committee will hold Mt. FUJI FIREWORKS vs SPEEDWAY 2026 on April 11, 2026 (Saturday) at Fuji Speedway, with general ticket sales starting January 11 (Sunday) at 10 AM.
Ocean Spa Fuua in Atami announces additional details for its collaboration with the popular character series Nandemo Ikimono, featuring themed drinks, donuts, facility decorations, and exclusive merchandise.
A stamp rally event featuring four facilities in Shisui Town, Chiba Prefecture, runs from January 10 to May 6, 2026. Collect stamps to win original stickers and exclusive prize sets.
The University., a fashion brand inspired by an imaginary university, is opening its first solo pop-up store in the Kansai region from January 14 to 20, 2026.
Virtual MIYAZAKI, a metaverse space recreating Miyazaki Prefecture's tourist attractions, unveils its new Western Miyazaki Area on January 10th. Visitors can explore scenic spots like Ikoma Plateau, Sekino-o Falls, and Rokkannonmiike by E-bike in the virtual world.
The 76th Himeji Castle Festival will feature the "Himeji Daimyo Procession," a historical reenactment of feudal lord processions. Applications are now open for participants to experience Edo-period customs.
Esquisse Co., Ltd. is hosting a limited-time pop-up event for their knit brand aLkaa at Seibu Shibuya from January 20 to 26, 2026, featuring Spring/Summer pre-orders and Fall/Winter sales.
The Korean athleisure brand andar is opening a one-week pop-up store at Isetan Shinjuku from January 14 to 20, featuring fleece-lined leggings, wide pants, air denim, and the debut of their men's collection with exclusive early-release items.
From January 14 to 18, discover Aomori and Southern Hokkaido's finest products, bento boxes transported via Shinkansen, and traditional performances at Tokyo Station's Square Zero.
Fuji-Q Highland welcomes Thailand's viral character Butterbear for a limited-time collaboration featuring a revamped teacup ride, snow park, themed food, exclusive merchandise, and a stunning Mt. Fuji photo spot.
An Emperor penguin chick born on September 30, 2025, reached its 100-day milestone at Adventure World on January 8, 2026, with special commemorative activities and its first outdoor walk.
Experience traditional Japanese aesthetics at Grand Prince Hotel Takanawa's limited-time tea cafe, featuring wagashi sweets and ikebana workshops in a serene garden setting designed by renowned architect Togo Murano.
The sweet-themed winter event kicked off on January 9th at Sanrio Character Park Harmonyland in Oita, featuring the first-ever appearance of Tabekko Dobutsu characters alongside Sanrio favorites.
From early January through early March 2026, the Hida Great Limestone Cave near Takayama City will showcase the "Ice Valley," featuring massive ice formations up to 30 meters high and 200 meters wide. The event includes Saturday night illuminations in February and a photo contest now in its 19th year.
Hotel Amaneku Hida Takayama is hosting special events featuring koto and taiko performances by local high school students, offering guests a chance to experience traditional Japanese music up close on January 17 and February 8, 2026.
TOOTH TOOTH FISH IN THE FOREST, a bakery cafe in Meriken Park, Kobe, will offer a special Luminarie dinner buffet from January 30 to February 8, 2026, during the 31st Kobe Luminarie event. Reservations began on December 29, 2025.
LOGOS Corporation's outdoor brand is holding a three-day festival featuring special prices on winter camping gear, family-friendly activities, and exclusive 40th anniversary novelty items from January 23 to 25, 2026.
Approximately 3,000 ice tulips will bloom at Metsa Village in Hanno this winter. The limited-time event runs from late January through February, featuring colorful displays, boat rides, and photo contests.
Performance artist Mineki Murata presents his solo exhibition "BAR" at void+ in Minami Aoyama, Tokyo, running from January 17 to February 7, 2026. The exhibition features new installations and ceramic works exploring the act of "drawing."
Form Co., Ltd. announces the Japanese debut of the Mini Bestie, a carabiner-equipped stainless steel bottle featuring adorable character designs from the popular Canadian brand asobu.
Nose Electric Railway in Hyogo Prefecture invites passengers to celebrate new beginnings with a specially decorated graduation train featuring headmarks and car interior messages from the public
AEON Cinema Minatomirai will host a special one-day premium screening event on January 29, 2026, featuring the concert film and live string quartet performance.
Audio-Technica and PLAY! PARK present a three-month interactive event where children can see, touch, hear, and feel sound vibrations through innovative play equipment and workshops.
The Sirotan Funwari Store pop-up shop is coming to Nagoya Station's Gate Walk underground shopping mall from January 17 to January 30, 2026, featuring exclusive items and early-release products.
PONOS Corporation has launched the limited-time 2026 New Year Gacha in The Battle Cats, featuring representative characters from various gacha series along with numerous secret characters.
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Tokyo Prince Hotel will host TOKYO BLOOM PICNIC from March 7 to May 31, 2026, offering colorful picnic baskets with hotel-quality cuisine on a terrace overlooking Tokyo Tower.
From January 9 to March 1, 2026, Tokyo SKYTREE TOWN hosts its largest-ever Strawberry Fair with approximately 90 stores offering exclusive strawberry-themed menus, drinks, and merchandise.
The Tokyo Station Hotel offers exclusive building tours of Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum before opening hours, paired with breakfast or lunch. Limited to 15 guests per day, running February 26 and March 6, 2026.
Station Memories! and Station Memo! Our Rails original goods will be available for limited-time sale at Tokyo Station Ichibangai Tokyo Character Street from January 30 to February 12, 2026.
Abe Yoando Pharmaceutical will showcase its medical-grade YP skincare line, EX Beauty Drink, and other NMN-based beauty products at the 16th COSME Week Tokyo from January 14 to 16, 2026 at Tokyo Big Sight.
Chugai Toen in Seto City will hold its 37th annual Zodiac Memorial Service on February 11, 2026, offering thanks to zodiac figurines that have completed their role and returning them to the earth.
The winter 2026 Anko Expo featuring berry-flavored sweets and innovative red bean confections opens at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store from January 28. 41 brands showcase sweet-and-sour berry sweets, next-generation anko creations, and classic delicacies.
A spring festival celebrating early cherry blossoms arrives at Aomoriya by Hoshino Resorts, featuring the illuminated Apple and Cherry Blossom Corridor and Nebuta Hanasaka Jisan folklore character bringing seasonal joy to Aomori.
ART AQUARIUM MUSEUM GINZA introduces a special kimono rental plan, allowing visitors to enjoy the enchanting "Flower Aquarium Gala" exhibition in traditional Japanese attire while exploring Ginza.
Starting January 16, 2026, BAKE INC.'s popular brands PRESS BUTTER SAND, caica, and TeaDrop. will showcase exclusive chocolate sweets at the "2026 Amour du Chocolat" festival at JR Nagoya Takashimaya, featuring special limited-edition items available only at this event.
arma bianca announces the "Case Closed Ani-Art Series 10 Animate Pre-Order Campaign" featuring new merchandise with exclusive illustrations, running from January 8 to January 25, 2026.
A special one-day event featuring floral-themed sweets and savories, paired with a Dilmah tea seminar and exclusive gifts for Valentine's Day.
A first-ever collaboration between renowned French chocolatier Michel Belin and Japan's beloved Ghana chocolate brand brings exclusive Valentine's sweets to JR Nagoya Takashimaya from January 16 to February 14, 2026.
The pop-up shop will be held at Shinjuku Marui Men from January 23rd to February 1st, 2026, featuring newly illustrated merchandise with a Y2K fashion concept.
GOSHOW, a contemporary artist with a background in calligraphy, presents 43 new works at Ginza Mitsukoshi, visualizing invisible presences such as island voices and self-contours through uniquely blended ink.
Hotel Okura Tokyo Bay will host a limited 6-day Grand Sweets Buffet celebrating the pairing of sweet strawberries and rich chocolate, featuring over 14 varieties of desserts and pastries from February 10-12 and 17-19, 2026.
From January 15 to March 31, 2026, 12 popular cafes and restaurants in Omotesando will offer exclusive sweets and drinks featuring Saga Prefecture's premium strawberry brand "Ichigosan" in the 5th anniversary edition of "Ichigosan × Omotesandō Sweets Collaboration 2026."
Discover the rich flavors of premium Koicha sweets from Malebranche at JR Nagoya Takashimaya's chocolate event, running from January 16 to February 14, 2026.
Matsuzakaya Ueno Store presents approximately 100 varieties of ehomaki rolls for Setsubun on February 3rd, featuring luxurious options over ¥10,000, rice-focused rolls for the Year of the Horse, and adorable twin panda-themed selections.
An immersive exhibition exploring life lessons from My Melody's honest approach to life opens at Omotesando Hills from January 15 to 21, 2026. Create your own wish list and discover hints for living more authentically.
From March 16, 2026, Oirase Keiryu Hotel by Hoshino Resorts will launch a unique spring experience celebrating moss flowers. This special program offers guests an alternative to traditional cherry blossom viewing with moss discovery tours, educational sessions, and themed sweets.
A one-day cultural event featuring taiko drums, koto music, and tea ceremony will take place in the Japanese garden of this registered cultural property hotel.
SEGA has released the third paid DLC for Sonic Racing CrossWorlds featuring PAC-MAN characters, a collaboration course, and an in-game festival event starting January 9.
Following the sell-out success of its winter edition, Konica Minolta Planetaria TOKYO's immersive jazz experience returns February 6 to May 29, 2026, featuring live piano, saxophone, and contrabass performances under 360° starry skies.
Toshi Yoroizuka will participate in Salon du Chocolat 2026 Part 1 at Isetan Shinjuku Store (January 15-20, 2026), offering exclusive limited-edition products including special sablé tins and freshly baked French toast-style bostocks.
NC Japan announces two special New Year events for The Tower of AION starting January 7, 2026, featuring special missions and monster hunting campaigns with valuable rewards.
Following the success of the White Tiger greeting event in Shibuya, PARCO announces the expansion of the White Tiger and Black Tiger Café to Shinsaibashi and Nagoya locations with special character appearance events.
Artist Yasunari Ikenaga is holding his first solo exhibition at Bunkamura Gallery from January 10 to 27, 2026, showcasing his latest works of contemporary bijinga (paintings of beautiful women) created with mineral pigments on linen.
Popular Yokohama gift sweets brand "Yokohama Vanilla" opens its first pop-up store in Hiroshima at Sogo Hiroshima from January 20-26, 2026. Special Banimaru stickers available with purchase.
A unique experiential gift from the snow country of Nishiwaga delivers authentic snow from Iwate Prefecture along with local sweets and an LED candle kit to create a miniature yukiakari snow lantern at home.
At Uminonakamichi Seaside Park in Fukuoka, capybaras gather around a wood stove to keep warm during the coldest season. The adorable sight of these South American animals huddling for warmth will melt your heart.
The hotel will host an all-you-can-drink craft beer festival featuring 8 breweries from JR West Hotels' locations across Wakayama, Kyoto, Osaka, Okayama, Hiroshima, Nara, and Toyama. Priced at 5,500 yen in advance.
CAMSHOP.JP announces the sale of a special Initial D ZIPPO lighter featuring iconic manga scenes, limited to 150 numbered units, at Tokyo Auto Salon 2026 from January 9 to 11, 2026.
From January 10 to 12, 2026, Joetsu Aquarium Umigatari will hold a limited-time event called "Seal Story" in honor of the traditional Japanese Kagami-biraki (mirror-opening) ceremony, featuring insights into spotted seal health management.
Experience the ultimate warm sake event as premium breweries gather at Tokorozawa Sakuratown for a two-day festival featuring kan-zake tasting and gourmet food pairings. The second edition of this popular festival takes place February 28 to March 1, 2026.
A special one-night-only collaboration dinner event titled "SAVEURS AU HASHI" (French for "Flavors Enjoyed with Chopsticks") will be held on January 23, 2026, at Hirakawacho Kanaya in Tokyo. This exclusive half-buffet-style event brings together chefs from La Rochelle and KANAYA RESORTS for a unique fusion of Western haute cuisine and Japanese culinary traditions.
Paris-based chocolate specialist Le Chocolat Alain Ducasse and biscuit boutique Le Biscuit Alain Ducasse are set to appear at Valentine's events in 35 department stores across Japan starting January 2026.
The British natural cosmetics brand LUSH is introducing a hands-on chocolate cosmetics workshop at 71 stores across Japan, offering Valentine's skincare experiences from January 24 to February 14, 2026.
Takarajimasha releases a message book inspired by Sanrio's My Melody, celebrating 50 years with an exhibition from January 15 to 21, 2026, at Omotesando Hills.
HOTEL Hoshitori Terrace Sekigane in Kurayoshi City, Tottori, is hosting a special stargazing campaign from January 9 to February 28, 2026, featuring star observation events, themed rooms with indoor planetariums, and extended day-trip hot spring hours.
ETVOS holds a special pop-up event celebrating the 2026 SS Collection launch at Hanshin Umeda Main Store's beauty event space, featuring exclusive gifts, makeup lessons, and limited-time offers.
From January 7 to 28, 2026, Ginza Loft is hosting the 9th edition of its popular pop-up cafe featuring Coffee Stall Hibariya from Naha, Okinawa, offering 10 types of cafe menu items and weekend-only special food selections.
Parfums Christian Dior presents a limited-time pop-up event celebrating new Dior Addict products at 6142 in Harajuku from January 22 to 25, 2026.
On January 18th, 2026, Kamikawa Town, Hokkaido will host an urban exchange event at Shibuya Cast, themed around kotatsu, talk sessions, and regional connections.
The latest Muv-Luv game, Muv-Luv Girls Garden, launches its New Year event featuring a new SSR Chiyuru Tsukigase character with special costume and abilities.
A magical three-day winter event featuring lantern releases, market stalls, mochi-pounding demonstrations, and bonfire marshmallow experiences awaits visitors at Sunpu Castle Park from January 9th to 11th, 2026.
Odakyu Department Store Shinjuku hosts a spectacular cookie event from January 7-12, featuring 65+ brands, collaboration tins with cookie can researcher Puu Nakata, exclusive releases, and adult-oriented savory cookies.
Due to the popularity of its Korean Fair, the day-trip onsen facility in Kamikawa Town, Saitama, is introducing three new menu items combining Korean cuisine with their signature aged brown rice, available from January 13 through March 1, 2026.
A special campaign by JR Kyushu offers exclusive clear files to visitors who take the train to the exhibition at OPAM, running from January 17 to March 31, 2026.
Hochi Shimbun will distribute special edition newspapers commemorating the first broadcast of TV anime Ronin Warriors on January 9 in Tokyo (Shinjuku, Akihabara) and January 12 in Osaka (Nipponbashi).
Shiba Park Hotel in Tokyo showcases traditional Japanese crafts in its latest exhibition, featuring oshie hagoita paddles and karakami decorative paper from December 1, 2025 to March 8, 2026.
The third edition of the Shinjuku Mapo Tofu Department Store brings together 9 specialty restaurants, including first-time appearances from Michelin-starred chefs, offering diverse takes on the beloved Sichuan dish from January 7 to 12, 2026.
From January 16 to February 14, 2026, Hokkaido's beloved winter-only sweets brand SNOWS will showcase their largest Valentine's lineup yet at JR Nagoya Takashimaya's Amour du Chocolat event, featuring Nagoya-exclusive items and new chocolate delights.
To commemorate the 30th anniversary of Trainspotting, a club event featuring 90s British music culture will be held at Shibuya's Spotify O-EAST on January 31. The film will also have a 2-week limited revival screening at theaters nationwide starting January 30.
A seasonal specialty dessert returns to the Yokohama hotel for four days only, featuring large strawberries and mango wrapped in cream and sponge cake. The lucky direction for 2026 is south-southeast.
AXXZIA will hold a special limited-time event at @cosme TOKYO in Shibuya from January 7-13, 2026, featuring popular eye care sheets, LISBLANC series, and AG Drink XI with exclusive purchase benefits.
Seven companies from the Nishiwaki Chamber of Commerce will showcase Banshu Ori textile products at Tokyo Big Sight from February 4-6, 2026. Experience the soft texture, natural feel, and rich colors of this traditional Japanese fabric.
Daimaru Tokyo offers approximately 90 varieties of ehoumaki lucky direction sushi rolls for Setsubun 2026 on February 3rd, including trending kabuki-themed rolls, luxurious seafood, meat-based options, and unique creations.
Skincare brand EKATO opens its first Kyoto pop-up at JR Kyoto Isetan from January 6 to 12, 2026, featuring carbonated gas packs, body rollers, touch-up experiences, and exclusive event sets.
Starting in January 2026, 15 acclaimed restaurants across Tokyo, Fukushima, and Kansai regions will showcase Fukushima's diverse sake culture through food pairings featuring wine, craft sake, craft beer, and gin from seven local producers.
From January 10 to 12, Nihonbashi Fukushima-kan MIDETTE will host a special fair featuring Fukushima's new strawberry variety "Yuuyake Berry," now in its fourth year since debut, offering tastings, sales, and original sweets.
Fukushima Prefecture is hosting fairs across the prefecture to introduce "YUYAKE BERRY," now in its fourth year of debut, to local residents. The events will feature sales of "YUYAKE BERRY" and other Fukushima-grown strawberries, PR activities by Miss Peach, and taste-testing comparisons.
Kobe Hankyu department store will host the "Everyone's Galette Expo" from January 9 to 12, 2026, featuring Galette des Rois from popular patisseries and boulangeries across Kobe and beyond, along with various galette-themed events.
Melrose Co., Ltd. will hold its second MELROSE THINK. pop-up event from January 10 to 14, 2026, at Lumine Shinjuku Gallery1, featuring sustainable and ethical fashion brands and initiatives.
A special pop-up shop featuring new merchandise from Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie - Rebellion is coming to multiple Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport locations and DiverCity Tokyo Plaza across Japan from January 2026.
To commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Ultraman Series, exclusive collaboration merchandise and event-limited items will be available at the Ultraman Series 60th Anniversary Collaboration Goods & Neon Genesis Evangelion Goods Shop at TOKYO AUTO SALON 2026, held at Makuhari Messe from January 9-11, 2026.
Matsuya Ginza will host the "Gaspard and Lisa POP UP Marche in GINZA" from January 5 to January 19, 2026, celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Japanese edition publication. The event features character meet-and-greets, original artwork by the creators, exclusive merchandise, and a collaboration cafe.
The Hilton Okinawa Chatan Resort will offer a special afternoon tea featuring seasonal strawberries and delicate cherry blossom flavors from February 3 to May 8, 2026, available only from Tuesday to Friday.
Yamanaka-za theater in Kaga Onsen hosts its annual New Year opening ceremony on January 2, 2026, featuring traditional dances by Yamanaka geisha. Experience authentic Japanese performing arts in this historic hot spring town.
Muzzle Inc. will host a Kamisama Kitsune to Salaryman POP UP STORE at Loft locations across Japan starting January 9, 2026, featuring exclusive merchandise with cute snow play illustrations.
The Valentine Chocolat Collection 2026 kicks off at Kintetsu Department Store Abeno Harukas on January 17 (Saturday), featuring around 160 brands in a chocolate wonderland experience over 29 days.
Handmade bamboo lanterns crafted from reclaimed bamboo forests illuminate the hot spring town in Kumamoto's Kurokawa Onsen through March 31, 2026.
Okayama's Onbara Kogen Ski Resort will host a new winter event featuring a snow battle tournament, snowman building contest, and local food stalls on February 8, 2026.
A limited one-day wine pairing dinner event will be held on February 14, 2026, featuring Passion Winery from Yokoze, Saitama, and O Park OGOSE's special dinner course. The winery's representative will personally explain their wines alongside the chef's exclusive dinner course.
To commemorate the 1st anniversary of the Sado Island Gold Mines' World Cultural Heritage registration, a special "Trial at Oshirasu Court Innocent Release Prize Campaign" is being held in the "Time Slip to Edo-era Sado Metaverse" until March 2026.
A real-life exhibition event featuring popular Webtoon works from SORAJIMA will be held at GALLERY ZENON in Kichijoji, Tokyo, from January 31st to February 15th, 2026. The event showcases seven popular titles with exclusive Japanese-style character illustrations.
Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Department Store is hosting a series of food-themed events from the end of the year through the New Year period, featuring the two-week Strawberry Weeks event from January 7 to 20, 2026.
Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store kicks off its 2026 New Year Sale on January 2nd with special events, fukubukuro lucky bags, and unique Year of the Horse experiences.
The mobile game Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian Puzzle Party introduces cheerleader costumes for seven characters starting December 25, 2025, alongside a high score ranking event and Marsha's birthday celebration campaign.
Cafe comme ca launches a special cake featuring Kumamoto-grown Yūbeni strawberries to celebrate the fruit's 10th anniversary. The limited-edition cake will be available from January 16 to February 14, 2026.
High Spirits & You is hosting an exhibition of 3D pop art works by Charles Fazzino, a New York-based artist known for his vibrant layered artworks, at Matsuzakaya Nagoya Store from January 21 to 27.
Seiryusyuppan will publish The Little Mouse and the Owl, a new picture book illustrated by legendary World Masterpiece Theater animator Seki Shuichi, at bookstores nationwide on January 25, 2026.
A limited-period art exhibition showcasing Italian artist Giorgio Saulini's ROMANs series will be held at Salon de Fleur Gallery in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo from January 27 to February 1, 2026. The exhibition features contemporary human figures depicted in pop art style, including collaborations with Tatsunoko Production.
CAVE Interactive Co., Ltd. has launched the "Lucky Lottery Campaign" where players can win prizes including up to 54,900 Holy Stones, along with luxurious New Year campaigns offering up to 228 free gacha pulls in their shooting game app Gothic wa Mahou Otome ~Sassato Keiyaku Shinasai!~.
Mount Haguro, one of the sacred Dewa Sanzan peaks, will celebrate its special Horse Year Goennen in 2026, a once-in-12-years blessing event expected to draw many pilgrims.
A special collaboration cafe celebrating the 10th anniversary of Hatsune Miku Symphony will open at À La Mode Palais & The Resort in Kobe from December 26, 2025, to February 1, 2026.
The outdoor museum Hida Folk Village in Takayama, Gifu will hold its annual winter illumination event from January 10 to February 28, 2026, lighting up snow-covered gassho-style and shingle-roofed traditional houses.
Starting January 2, 2026, Hiroshima Motomachisuizokukan features a special New Year exhibition of spotted seahorses (Kuroumima), connecting to the Year of the Horse zodiac. Limited-edition fish seal stamps and oyster fortune-telling experiences are also available.
The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto presents an exhibition showcasing Yumeji's popular works alongside pieces by artists he inspired, from March 28 to June 21, 2026.
Ocean Park Hong Kong presents a special collaboration with six beloved Sanrio characters including Hello Kitty, Cinnamoroll, My Melody, Kuromi, Pompompurin, and Hangyodon from December 13, 2025 to August 23, 2026.
From December 1, 2025, to January 12, 2026, Tokyu Plaza Omotesando "Omokado" will host an enchanting Christmas illumination event featuring NAKED's innovative laser mapping technology, creating a magical "forest of falling stars" experience in the center of Omotesando.
The beloved chick-shaped dessert Piyorin will make a special appearance at Keio Department Store Shinjuku from January 15-16, 2026, featuring live demonstrations and exclusive merchandise.
Riviera Zushi Marina presents a special kaiseki dinner on January 23rd and 24th, 2026, featuring winter delicacies prepared by former embassy chef Yasuhiro Ito
Takamiya Garden Saryo in Fukuoka is hosting its popular adult workshops from January 20 to 29, 2026. Experience traditional Japanese crafts including wagashi making, tea brewing, art calligraphy, and kumihimo cord making, each paired with delicious meals.
Starting January 2, 2026, TAVERN by the green at The Strings Omotesando will offer a new Baby Shower Celebration Plan featuring elegant decorations, a gender reveal cake, and chef-curated menus in a private room overlooking Omotesando's zelkova tree-lined avenue.
Starting January 1, 2026, guests can decorate the baths at The Ryokan Tokyo YUGAWARA and ofuro cafe HITOMA with illustrations of their favorite characters. This unique event celebrates 2026 as the "Year of Baths" (026 = ofuro) and runs through January 12.
A collaborative pop-up shop featuring TO Books' popular light novel and manga series opens at Shosen Book Tower in Akihabara from January 9 to February 1, 2026, with exclusive merchandise and a lottery event.
Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Honten will host the "Gifu Marugoto Fair" from January 7 to 13, featuring local products from Gifu Prefecture including Hida beef bentos, kurikinton sweets, and Nakatsugawa's gohei-mochi.
The Capcom Creation exhibition showcasing the game creator's craftsmanship from its origins to cutting-edge technology is now open at CREATIVE MUSEUM TOKYO, about a 7-minute walk from Tokyo Station's Yaesu Central Exit. Following successful runs in Osaka, Nagoya, and Tottori, the Tokyo venue features new additions including over 200 rough sketch displays, exclusive merchandise, and themed cafe collaborations.
The Hiroshima Furusato Festival will take place at Ueno Park's Fountain Plaza from January 9 (Friday) to January 12 (Monday, Public Holiday), 2026, featuring Hiroshima's food culture and specialty products. A giant oyster soup pot using 40,000 Setouchi oysters will be offered free to the first 200 visitors daily.
Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple will offer complimentary hot milk made with Nokyo Milk at their annual New Year's Eve bell-ringing event on December 31. This initiative supports domestic dairy consumption during the winter season when milk demand typically decreases.
Hotel Intergate Hiroshima will host a special traditional Hiroshima Kagura performance by the Arida Kagura Troupe on January 17, 2026, celebrating the hotel's 7th anniversary.
Post-event sales for Make the Exorcist Fall in Love merchandise from Jump Festa 2026 have started on THE Chara online store. Order by January 21, 2026.
Post-event online sales for The New Prince of Tennis merchandise from Jump Festa 2026 are now available. Orders are open until January 21, 2026 on THE Chara online shop.
Contents Seed begins post-event online sales for TV anime Sakamoto Days merchandise from Jump Festa 2026, featuring hologram badges, photo bromides, keychains, and acrylic stands.
Post-event online sales for TV anime Tokyo Ghoul merchandise from Jump Festa 2026 have started on THE Chara shopping site.
Hankyu Umeda Main Store presents the 41st "Delicious, Beautiful. Kanazawa, Kaga, and Noto Exhibition" from January 14-19, 2026. Experience traditional crafts, elegant wagashi sweets featuring the Kaga Five Colors, gold leaf specialties, and artisan creations celebrating the cultural heritage of these regions.
On December 31st, visitors to Minami Chita Beach Land in Aichi Prefecture can shake hands with show-performing dolphins in a special New Year's Eve event. The free experience runs after the 3 PM dolphin show.
Enjoy Noto's fresh seafood and support recovery efforts through this special BBQ event featuring crab, oysters, and local delicacies at special prices. From January 9 to February 1, 2026.
A limited-time pop-up shop featuring the popular character Opanchu Usagi opens at Tower Records Abeno Hoop, showcasing candy factory-themed merchandise and interactive displays from January 19 to February 1, 2026.
Namjatown in Ikebukuro, Tokyo announces a collaboration event with Puella Magi Madoka Magica featuring new original illustrations, exclusive merchandise, mini-games, and themed food from January 30 to March 15, 2026.
Online sales have started for TV anime Reborn! merchandise that was sold at JUMP FESTA 2026. Orders are being accepted until January 21, 2026.
Ring in 2026 at Riviera Zushi Marina's New Year Festival featuring traditional Japanese cultural experiences including mochi-pounding, calligraphy, and kite-making, plus the popular Zushi Flea Market Mini, gourmet dining, and seaside resort relaxation.
seven x seven Ishigaki will present a special New Year's show featuring 500 drones and fireworks against the Ishigaki night sky, running for three days from January 1 to 3, 2026.
Shuri Castle Park will open a special viewing area of the construction site from December 27, 2025, to January 4, 2026, allowing visitors to see the newly completed exterior of the main hall from the front for the first time during the New Year period.
La Suite Kobe Oceans Garden and La Terrace Hall Kobe present the Strawberry Red Buffet 2026 from January to April, featuring a delicious collaboration of seasonal strawberries with chocolates from four carefully selected international brands.
Grand Hyatt Fukuoka presents a special Valentine's Day & White Day chocolate collection featuring vegan Trilogie Végane and organic Cuvée Organique chocolates, available from February 1 to March 14, 2026.
THE THOUSAND KYOTO presents a solo exhibition by artist Wei-Ni Lu, exploring the beauty of "errors" in the printing process from January 10 to February 15, 2026.
DAIMARU KOBE welcomes two brands making their Kobe debut in the year's final Buyer's Selection event. aoka, a new Hokkaido confectionery brand, and Ramely, a popular caramel sweets brand from Hakata, offer limited-time pop-up shops perfect for year-end gifts and personal treats.
DRESSY CAFE, a wedding theme park café produced by PLACOLE & DRESSY, is launching limited-time Valentine's menu items at all three locations in Kamakura, Nagoya, and Osaka from December 30, 2025 through February 28, 2026.
JAF Kyoto and Keihan Hotels & Resorts are co-hosting the Nidec Kyoto Tower Stair Climbing 2026 × JAF event on January 25, 2026. Participants will climb the 355-step spiral staircase inside Kyoto's iconic tower to reach the observation deck, with special certificates and related events included.
Shinjuku Takashimaya will host the Kurihara Kanji Exhibition -THE CITY- from December 29, 2025, featuring new works inspired by the cities of Shinjuku and Osaka
Fairfield by Marriott Gifu Mino hosts a special hands-on workshop where guests can create their own Mino washi paper crafts in a historic 270-year-old building, experiencing the region's UNESCO-recognized papermaking tradition.
A special preview exhibition featuring a curated selection of 57 works from an important Japanese private collection will be held at Hillside Forum in Daikanyama from January 29-31, 2026, ahead of the March auction.
Monster Hunter Festa '26, the ultimate gathering for Monster Hunter fans nationwide, will feature exclusive visitor benefits, special merchandise, impressive life-size installations, and exciting content. The event will be held on February 22, 2026, at Makuhari Messe in Chiba.
Risonare Kohamajima, a private island resort in Okinawa, will host the "Brown Sugar Lab" from March 1 to May 31, 2026. This unique activity offers over 96 pairing combinations to explore the deep world of brown sugar through observation, hypothesis, and verification.
Umiterasu Nadachi Roadside Station in Joetsu City, Niigata hosts a seasonal winter festival featuring snow crab and yellowtail. Enjoy live crab tasting challenges, yellowtail butchery shows, limited-edition seafood dishes, and special accommodation packages from December 27, 2025, through February 28, 2026.
The Westin Sendai presents a Valentine High Tea featuring chocolate-themed dishes, Miyagi beef, and free-flow beverages with stunning night views from February 2-15, 2026.
Voco Osaka Central presents two seasonal afternoon tea experiences featuring fresh Japanese strawberries, inspired by 1980s London and Easter celebrations, available from January 9 to May 6, 2026.
A special heartwarming event opens at Yurakucho Marui featuring exclusive knight certificates from 153 beloved characters. Experience exhibits, photo spots, and unique merchandise through January 12, 2026.
The Ace of Diamond series, serialized in Weekly Shonen Magazine (Kodansha) with over 45 million copies in circulation, is celebrating its 20th anniversary. The Great Ace of Diamond Act II Original Artwork Exhibition will be held at BOSS E・ZO FUKUOKA from January 24 to March 14, 2026.
RAGE, Japan's largest esports event brand, will broadcast the official Apex Legends tournament Apex Legends Global Series (ALGS) Year 5 Championship in Japanese starting January 15, 2026. The tournament will be held at Daiwa House PREMIST DOME in Sapporo, Hokkaido, with 11 corporate sponsors supporting the broadcast.
Gold Star Co., Ltd. launches a limited-time campaign in collaboration with global music artist BLACKPINK and 3D Fruit Ice, offering fans a chance to win concert tickets and official tour merchandise through product purchases from December 19, 2025 to January 5, 2026.
GiGO POKER Shinjuku and Roppongi host the second collaboration event with the battle royale online poker game Poker Chase, featuring exclusive tournaments, original merchandise, and a special offline event weekend.
Tokyo Metro will hold the Golden Kamuy × Tokyo Metro Digital Stamp Rally from January 9 to February 8, 2026, commemorating the final chapter of the TV anime. Participants can visit six designated stations to collect digital stamps and receive an original sticker. The first 10,000 participants will receive the completion prize, with additional lottery prizes available.
Hotel Niwa Tokyo announces a special one-night dining event at Yukuri Japanese Restaurant, featuring seasonal Niigata cuisine paired with premium sake from Kamonishiki Brewery on January 24, 2026.
Isetan Shinjuku opens on January 2nd, 2026 with the JAPAN SENSES campaign, celebrating Japanese craftsmanship from tradition to pop culture. The event features New Year celebrations including a Kagami Biraki ceremony, artist collaborations, traditional folk toys, and exclusive shortcakes from 13 brands.
MUFG National Stadium will host a special New Year prayer tour for five days only from January 3 to 5 and January 14 to 15, 2026. In collaboration with Hatomori Hachiman Shrine, visitors can write their wishes on ema votive plaques during the stadium tour and enjoy a unique New Year experience.
Korean fashion platform MUSINSA is bringing five designer brands to Lumine Shinjuku for a unique relay-style pop-up event, with each brand taking the spotlight for a week.
A new popup store featuring Nito Wai and Amau Syrup's "Nikoichi" themed merchandise opens at Don Quijote Akihabara from January 9 to January 23, 2026. The event includes exclusive goods, panel displays, commentary videos, and special giveaways for purchases over 2,000 yen.
Ragnarok Online launches its New Year 2026 event "Climb On!! Amatsu Progressive Shrine Visit" starting January 1st at Amatsu's Kouzan Mountain. Players can exchange items with the Year of the Horse deity, enjoy seasonal foods like mochi and ozouni, and participate in the New Year's Eve Mochi Pounding event.
Shimoda Prince Hotel launches a limited-time winter accommodation package combining visits to the Tsumekizaki Narcissus Festival with traditional stone-grilled hotpot dining, available from December 20, 2025 to January 31, 2026.
Tokyo Skytree will host its first-ever Puella Magi Madoka Magica collaboration event from January 8 to April 6, 2026, featuring original illustration tickets, special decorations, limited cafe menu items, exclusive merchandise, and character-themed lighting displays.
COSPA, a company specializing in official character costumes, apparel, and merchandise, has announced new products from TSUKIHIME -A piece of blue glass moon-. An acrylic art stand featuring Arcueid Brunestud's striking profile will be available for pre-sale at Comic Market 107.
A popular winter-only event featuring charcoal-grilled oysters and seafood returns to Hattori Ryokuchi Park in Toyonaka, Osaka, running from January 15 to March 1, 2026.
DMM GAMES announces a major update for the fantasy RPG 'FLOWER KNIGHT GIRL' on December 22, featuring a new event 'Race Through the Sky for the New Year' with new characters Suzuna (New Year) and Hakobera (New Year).
Due to sold-out tickets for the venue, melodic speed metal band HAGANE's Full Album Release Tour "TOP OF THE TOWER" finale at Zepp Shinjuku will be exclusively live-streamed on Niconico Live on December 25 at 6:30 PM. The first half will be free to watch, with the second half available for premium members.
Chubu Electric Power MIRAI TOWER will host its second annual New Year's Eve Countdown Lightup on December 31, 2025, featuring the newly debuted "Tower Jewels" illumination and champagne-gold New Year's lighting until 1:00 AM on January 1, 2026.
Experience a magical bath time! Gokurakuyu and RAKU SPA team up with Puella Magi Madoka Magica for an exclusive collaboration featuring limited merchandise, themed baths, and special menu items across 19 locations.
Contents Seed Co., Ltd. will sell Tokimeki Memorial merchandise at two special events opening January 16, 2026, at Shinjuku Marui Annex and Tokyo Dome City.
From January 2-6, 2026, Edoya Honten near Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine hosts an exhibition and sale of rare traditional Japanese crafts including tamahagane accessories, washi paper products, straw crafts, and hand-painted kites.
The popular SNS character AngryBabyz opens a limited-time official store at Shibuya Modi, featuring exclusive merchandise, spin-off characters, and special greeting events.
Hankyu Umeda Main Store presents the golf fashion event "HOLE No.19 WINTER EDITION" from December 17 to 25. The event features pre-sale of "TW" collaboration items and 8 brands making their Hankyu debut.
A special interactive exhibition featuring Sumikko Gurashi characters comes to Sapporo Factory from March 13 to April 19, 2026. Experience the Rainbow Amusement Park with photo spots, games, attractions, and exclusive merchandise.
Ticket sales have started for the Winter Sweet Potato Expo 2026, Japan's largest sweet potato festival featuring roasted sweet potatoes and sweet potato sweets from across the country, to be held at Makuhari Messe from February 11 to 15, 2026.
The TV anime Detective Conan celebrates its 30th broadcast anniversary with a special exhibition opening at Tokyo Dome City Prism Hall on February 20, 2026, featuring exclusive exhibits, original illustrations, and special merchandise. The exhibition will tour 12 cities across Japan through 2027.
Following last year's successful tour across four locations in Japan starting with Tokyo's Ikebukuro venue, the Sgt. Frog 20th anniversary exhibition event is set to return to Marui City Yokohama.
MEINOHAMA STEPS, a commercial facility in Meinohama, Fukuoka City, is hosting a Nordic Christmas event from December 1 to December 25, featuring special soups, DJ events, and workshops.
A special pop-up showcasing mountain-themed products from Saga will be held at SAGA MADO from November 22 to November 30, 2025, featuring handmade goods, camping ramen, and character merchandise.
A pop-up store featuring merchandise from the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts film series opens at NEWoMan Yokohama from November 20 to December 25, 2025, with exclusive gifts and new holiday-themed products.
KADOKAWA's Kujibikido online lottery service is bringing back the popular 15th anniversary Inazuma Eleven GO merchandise lottery with exclusive prizes from November 20 to December 11, 2025.
A pop art exhibition featuring 3D art master Charles Fazzino and Italian artist ROMANs opens at Keihan Department Store Moriguchi from November 27 to December 2, 2025.
A street piano featuring the Osaka Expo 2025 mascot Myaku-Myaku will visit Yamaha music stores in Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, Sendai, and Yokohama from November 2025 to March 2026.
A pop-up event featuring "Oshi no Ko" merchandise with exclusive newly drawn illustrations in the "Starry Maid" theme will be held at Loft stores in Ikebukuro, Umeda, Sakae, and Yokohama from December 2025 through February 2026.
A limited-time pop-up store celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Disney and Pixar film Toy Story opens at Daimaru Umeda 5F from November 18 to December 8, 2025.
A special collaboration event celebrating popular gaming YouTuber group Dozle Company's 5th anniversary runs from December 5, 2025 to January 4, 2026 at Tokyo Dome City, featuring puzzle-solving attractions, exclusive merchandise, and themed food menus.
A one-day cultural event celebrating music, food, vintage clothing, and local artisan goods across three venues in Nishi-Chiba on November 22, 2025.
An immersive exhibition celebrating Studio Chizu's latest film "Scarlet" opens at SHIBUYA TSUTAYA, featuring interactive experiences based on seven beloved Mamoru Hosoda films.
A limited-time Sirotan pop-up store with a convenience store theme opens at JR Ikebukuro Station's South Gate from November 1 to 17, 2025.
The collaboration features limited-edition cosmetics and a special popup store in Nihonbashi, Tokyo from November 22 to 29, 2025
Experience a magical night at Yoshinogari Historical Park with thousands of candle lanterns, illuminated Yayoi period buildings, and hot air balloon night glow from November 29 to December 14, 2025.
A special exhibition celebrating the 40th anniversary of the legendary anime "Angel's Egg" opens at Shibuya Cine Quinto on November 21, featuring 4K remastered screenings, image board displays, and exclusive merchandise.
A curated selection of wrapped delicacies from crepes to xiaolongbao will gather at Daikanyama T-SITE for a three-day food market celebrating foods wrapped in various forms.
Shizuoka City, blessed with mountains, rivers, and ocean scenery, is gaining attention as a nightscape destination. From November 21, 2025, the winter illumination event "Omachi Heart Fantasy" will transform Aoba Symbol Road and Aoi Square with dazzling lights.
Yomiuriland amusement park will host a special collaboration event with the beloved anime "Assassination Classroom" from December 12th to 28th, featuring exclusive merchandise, photo spots, and recorded voices from popular characters.
Ikspiari, a shopping facility at Tokyo Disney Resort celebrating its 25th anniversary, welcomes a Christmas tree inspired by Disney's latest film Zootopia 2, releasing December 5, 2025.
The popular Katsushika Food Festa will take place at Shinkoiwa Park in Tokyo this November, bringing together 39 local restaurants for a two-day culinary celebration.
LEGOLAND Japan Resort announces its final night event of 2025, 'Christmas Night,' taking place December 19-20. The special evening features exclusive shows, over 30 attractions lit up at night, and festive activities perfect for families.
On December 7, 2025, Meriken Park in Kobe will host a special music event featuring 12 selected artists competing for the Grand Prix, as voted by the audience.
A special collaboration event between popular Harajuku influencer Shinako and Sapporo TV Tower will be held from November 22 to 30, 2025, featuring exclusive merchandise, a word rally, and special campaigns.
JAPAN MADE, operated by Hyakuhachi Co., Ltd., will host an experiential event "Awai" on December 13-14, 2025, in collaboration with Kojima Shoten, a long-established lantern workshop in Kyoto. The exhibition features traditional Kyoto lantern craftsmanship through photos, videos, writings, and hands-on workshops where visitors can experience lantern-making techniques passed down for over 200 years.
Koko-en Garden, adjacent to Himeji Castle, will hold its annual autumn illumination event "Momiji-kai" from November 21 to December 7, 2025, featuring extended evening hours and special dining experiences.
Experience the excitement of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament once again in Fukuoka. The Grand Sumo Yukuhashi Basho winter tour will be held on December 3, 2025, at Yukuhashi Civic Gymnasium, offering a full day of sumo tradition from morning training to the final bow-twirling ceremony.
MY ONLY FRAGRANCE opens a limited-time popup store at Sendai Mitsukoshi from November 19-25, featuring custom fragrance creation experiences and the exclusive Sendai-themed scent "Aobayama."
The textile art festival FUJI TEXTILE WEEK 2025 will take place from November 22 to December 14, 2025, featuring collaborations with FSX Corporation, Fujisan Rokuroku Railway, and Yamanashi Chuo Bank to display artworks in their stores and station buildings.
Otaguro Park in Ogikubo will hold its annual autumn illumination event from November 28 to December 7, 2025, featuring lit-up maple trees and a century-old ginkgo tree avenue creating magical reflections on the park's waterways.
A unique virtual space experience festival will be held at Space LABO (Kitakyushu Science Museum) on November 15-16, featuring VR astronaut training, AR moon city exploration, and hands-on space activities for families.
A special collaboration café celebrating manga artist Mitsuru Adachi's 55th anniversary features themed menus from Touch and four other beloved works at Café Lish in Jimbocho, running from November 6 to December 26, 2025.
Contemporary art and masterpieces gather at Daimaru Shimonoseki from November 12 to 16, 2025. Featuring approximately 60 artworks, including 40 pieces displayed at Daimaru Shimonoseki for the first time.
A three-day outdoor festival featuring campfire experiences, food trucks, and flea markets will be held at GLION ARENA's TOTTEI PARK in Kobe from November 22-24, 2025.
Touch, taste, and contemplate plants at WORKSIGHT's first-ever market event at FabCafe Osaka this November
Pensta, the Suica Penguin-themed shop at Ecute Ueno Station, is marking its 2nd anniversary with a limited-edition novelty sticker campaign and new exclusive merchandise and cafe items starting November 2025.
Ashikaga Flower Park brings its floral magic to Historic Ashikaga School with flower temizuya, Japanese umbrellas, and bamboo lanterns for a limited-time illumination event as part of Ashikaga Akari Monogatari.
The popular collaboration between Azur Lane and traditional Japanese bathhouses returns for its fourth year, expanding to three locations across Tokyo, Osaka, and for the first time, Beppu in Oita Prefecture.
From November 12 to December 25, 2025, KITTE Nagoya transforms with a stunning aurora-inspired illumination where music becomes visible light. Experience an immersive AI-powered installation that turns handbell melodies into unique color patterns across a 25-meter aurora display.
Yaizu City will host the Sea and Sky Fantasia illumination event featuring a 360-degree underwater tunnel, symbol tree, and Lafcadio Hearn-inspired lanterns from November 19 through January 31.
Odakyu Electric Railway Co., Ltd. will hold the 8th "Candle Night 2025 @Shinjuku Central Park -Lighting the Future Together with the Town-" at Shinjuku Central Park on November 29, 2025 (Saturday). Approximately 3,000 candles will be gradually joined by candles decorated with coloring sheets by visitors, increasing the number of lights and illuminating the Shinjuku area with warmth and fantasy.
A spectacular winter illumination featuring 200,000 lights will transform the Fukuoka PayPay Dome area from November 24, 2025 to January 12, 2026, creating a magical winter wonderland.
Kitasenju Marui hosts a bread festival featuring popular bakeries changing weekly. The event runs from October 29 to November 11, 2025, at the 2F Event Space.
GREEN SPRINGS in Tachikawa hosts a pottery market featuring over 30 artisans from the Kanto region, with special exhibitions from Auberge TOKITO and talk events on November 28-30, 2025.
Village Vanguard Corporation announces two exciting Tom and Jerry pop-up shops opening in November 2025, featuring exclusive merchandise and experiential bowling entertainment
Ring in the new year with a spectacular buffet featuring traditional osechi, roasted bone-in beef, and festive performances including taiko drumming and lion dance at this Kyoto landmark hotel.
The Given Exhibition returns to Tokyo with new content featuring the 10th anniversary and latest films. Running from October 17 to November 17, 2025 at Space Galleria in Ikebukuro.
Japan's first fixed-wing VTOL drone race event combines next-generation education programs and large-scale drone shows at Huis Ten Bosch in Sasebo, Nagasaki on November 29, 2025.
Red Bull Japan is hosting the first-ever Red Bull Sazanso beach obstacle race on November 18, 2025, at Seaside Momochi Beach Park in Fukuoka, featuring unique challenges on sand.
The 2027 International Horticultural Expo in Yokohama launches official licensed merchandise featuring Hello Kitty and other beloved Sanrio characters collaborating with the expo's mascot Toonk Toonk, going on sale November 7, 2025.
The Sauna Stamp Rally "Hojosai" will be held in Niigata Prefecture from October 25 to December 7, 2025, featuring 29 diverse sauna facilities including new venues, special aufguss events, and prize giveaways for participants collecting stamps across the region
Saga Tamaya opens a limited-time kappa-maki specialty pop-up store inspired by Cappadocia's hot air balloon heritage, celebrating the Saga International Balloon Fiesta from October 30 to November 3, 2025.
Tokyo Disney Resort will host special New Year celebrations from January 1 to January 12, 2026, featuring greetings from Disney characters in traditional Japanese attire, exclusive merchandise, and festive fireworks.
A new projection mapping work City of Water Edo Outer Moat produced by HITOHATA debuts at TOKYO Night & Light from November 1, illuminating Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building and creating a new nighttime tourist attraction.
A special collaboration cafe featuring themed menu items will run alongside the Kuroko's Basketball 15th Anniversary Exhibition at Nagoya PARCO from November 15 to December 7, 2025.
The spectacular winter light show returns to Matsumoto Castle in Nagano Prefecture for the 2025-2026 season, featuring dynamic projection mapping on one of Japan's oldest surviving castles from December 13, 2025 to February 15, 2026.
ROUND1 entertainment centers across Japan are hosting a collaboration campaign with the anime "Uma Musume Cinderella Gray" from October 24, 2025 to January 25, 2026. Enjoy special menu items, collaborative room decorations, exclusive merchandise, and unique bowling games featuring characters from the hit anime series.
Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Assassination Classroom anime broadcast, special pop-up stores are opening at six Loft locations across Japan from November 2025 through January 2026.
Sagamiko MORI MORI in Sagamihara City, Kanagawa Prefecture, will host Sagamiko Illumillion, one of the Kanto region's largest illumination events featuring 6 million lights, starting November 15, 2025.
A special nighttime art exhibition combining light and traditional culture returns to the UNESCO World Heritage site Nijo Castle from October 31 to December 7, 2025, featuring a collaborative installation by THERATIS and NAKED.
Starting November 7, 2025, Tower Records will host a limited-time pop-up shop featuring exclusive merchandise from the TV anime Witch Watch across four locations in Japan.
The beloved annual event moves to fall season for the first time, featuring 20 breweries from across Japan and exciting special events at Gallery Mall Solamo.
The innovative flower park HANA・BIYORI launches an enhanced version of its Japanese-style illumination event featuring bamboo lanterns and beautifully lit trees, running from October 23, 2025.
Six sake breweries from Koriyama will unite at the SAKEまつり event at Koriyama View Hotel Annex on Thursday, November 6, 2025, offering rare seasonal hiyaoroshi and premium sake tastings.
A magical night walk featuring illuminated paper-cut art and musical performances is now running in its autumn/winter version through November 24, 2025, with special pet-friendly dates and exclusive discounts.
The annual Shosha-san Momiji Matsuri returns from November 21-23, 2025, featuring special access to Important Cultural Properties, illuminated autumn foliage, and traditional Japanese taiko drum performances at Shoshazan Engyoji Temple in Himeji.
Universal Studios Japan reveals its first-ever Universal Christmas Food Festival, featuring character-themed menus and winter delicacies throughout the park from November 4, 2025, to January 4, 2026.
ATAMI ART GRANT 2025 supported by Pasona art now will take place from November 1 to 30, 2025, in Atami City, Shizuoka. The art festival will feature exhibitions at Nonakayama Mansion and various locations throughout the city.
A collaborative pop-up shop featuring the globally popular game Identity V and Sanrio Characters is coming to Hakata Marui's 7th floor from October 25 to November 9, 2025.
The popular anime series Jujutsu Kaisen teams up with beloved stationery brand SWIMMER for an exclusive pop-up shop at Tokyo Tower's RED° BASE this October, coinciding with the theatrical release of the new movie.
Tobu Zoo Park will host a collaboration event with the popular TV anime My Hero Academia from October 18, 2025 to January 12, 2026, featuring exclusive merchandise, character panels, themed food, and original voice announcements.
San-X Corporation has announced the first overseas exhibition celebrating their 90th anniversary will be held in Taiwan in 2026. The exhibition will showcase over 1,000 characters including Rilakkuma and Sumikko Gurashi.
Matcha Festival 2025, featuring popular matcha foods, sweets, and drinks from six shops across Japan, will be held at Granship in Shizuoka from October 23-26, 2025.
Opening November 1st, 2025, Osaka Castle Illuminage returns with the theme "Toyotomi's Dream...Unification of the Realm." Experience a spectacular fusion of light, history, and culture at one of Japan's largest illumination events.
Ibaraki Prefecture is holding a stamp rally collaboration with the TV anime The Apothecary Diaries from October 25, 2025, to January 18, 2026, featuring 10 tourist spots across the prefecture with original mini-character stamps of Maomao and Jinshi.
Design Festa vol.62, one of Japan's largest art events, will take place at Tokyo Big Sight West & South Halls on November 15-16, 2025. Over 10,000 artists will showcase diverse original works across multiple genres.
The Hida Takayama Town Experience Exchange Hall will host its autumn festival on October 18-19, 2025, featuring traditional craft workshops and cultural experiences.
Hilton Hiroshima presents a winter sweets buffet inspired by Marie Antoinette, featuring 20 elegant desserts and 9 savory dishes from November 15 to December 28, 2025.
A new Character Pop Store featuring Uma Musume Cinderella Gray opens at Bandai Namco Cross Store in Akihabara from October 31, 2025, showcasing exclusive merchandise with the Cute Jersey Collection theme.
Yanagidani Kannon Yōkokuji Temple in Nagaokakyo City, Kyoto will hold its annual Autumn Leaves Week from November 15 to December 7, 2025, featuring special viewings and nighttime illuminations.
Lifestyle brand Afternoon Tea Living will host special Christmas events featuring Japan's only certified Santa Claus, Paradise Yamamoto, at four select stores this winter. Starting November 1, families can meet Santa, participate in popular apple wreath workshops, and create early holiday memories.
A major trading card game festival featuring ONE PIECE, Dragon Ball, Gundam, and other popular TCG titles will take place across multiple venues in Tokyo's Ariake district from March 20-22, 2026.
The Craft Gyoza Festival OSAKA 2025 will take place from November 19 to 24, 2025, at Tsurumi Ryokuchi Park in Osaka. Thirteen popular gyoza shops from across Japan will gather to offer 25 unique craft gyoza varieties.
A special illustration exhibition featuring Hatsune Miku opens at Kitamura Camera stores in Shinjuku and Namba. The exhibition showcases works by 19 popular creators themed around cameras, photos, and memories.
A limited-time Jujutsu Kaisen collaboration event is coming to Tokyo's Marunouchi area from October 29 to November 12, featuring character-themed menu items and merchandise at Marucube.
A nostalgic pop-up store featuring Licca-chan, Japan's iconic fashion doll since 1967, opens at Kochi Tsutaya Bookstore from October 22 to November 10, 2025, with exclusive merchandise and photo opportunities.
An immersive digital art museum featuring over 300 ukiyo-e masterpieces by Hokusai, Kuniyoshi, and other legendary artists will open at Grand Front Osaka from January 17 to March 14, 2026.
The scenic Miyagi Prefecture Matsushima Rikyu will host its Autumn Leaves Illumination 2025 from November 5 to 24. Experience vibrant maple trees, Japan's only ten-sided three-story pagoda, and stunning projection mapping in this enchanting autumn night event.
A special event celebrating the re-release of THE FIRST SLAM DUNK movie opens in Kobe from October 13-26, featuring new merchandise including Sannoh uniforms and an immersive basketball court experience.
UONUMARCHE, a special market event celebrating Uonuma City's renowned rice harvest and regional products, will be held on November 8, 2025 at the Regional Promotion Center in Niigata Prefecture.
A special winter event featuring an ice skating rink, DJ performances, and food trucks will transform Yamashita Park in Yokohama from December 6, 2025 to March 1, 2026.
A limited-time pop-up store featuring the popular character Opanchu Usagi opens at Tower Records Shibuya from October 30 to November 25, 2025, showcasing new merchandise themed around a candy factory concept.
Running from December 5 to 25, the Sendai Christmas Market 2025 will feature approximately 40 wooden huts offering Christmas food and festive goods, alongside the Tohoku region's largest Christmas tree standing about 5 meters tall.
A Sumikko Gurashi event will tour six cities across Japan starting November 7, 2025. The event features exclusive merchandise, photo spots with plush toys, and Japanese sweets-themed character illustrations.
A limited-time pop-up featuring Dreamiez, the official collaboration characters of NCT DREAM, opens at LINE FRIENDS SQUARE SHIBUYA this October. The event runs from October 24 to November 4, 2025.
A special Halloween-themed pop-up event featuring the TV anime special 'The Quintessential Quintuplets*' will be held at Yurakucho Marui from October 25 to November 3, 2025, showcasing new illustrations of the quintuplets in Halloween-themed photo booth sessions.
Western Japan's largest vintage event, "Vintage Fes! - Vinfes! - 2025," will be held at Kobe International Exhibition Hall on October 18-19, 2025. Featuring approximately 120 shops showcasing rare vintage items from the 1950s-1990s.
Yokohama, one of Japan's newly designated Top Three Night View Cities, will host THE YOKOHAMA ILLUMINATION campaign from November 2025 to February 2026. Over 40 illumination events will light up the waterfront area, featuring digital stamp rallies and photo contests for visitors to enjoy the city's spectacular winter nightscape.
A unique ikebana exhibition combining traditional Japanese flower arrangement with modern convenience store culture will be held at SIGNAL gallery in Toranomon from November 14 to December 6, 2025.
A limited-time Hello Kitty event featuring an English garden atmosphere, photo spots, and fragrance experiences will be held at Roppongi Hills Ohyane Plaza from October 29 to November 14, 2025.
Myoko Suginohara Ski Resort will begin autumn foliage gondola operations from October 11, 2025. Enjoy stunning views from the 1,500m summit, early morning gondola rides, yoga experiences, and special events including the Myoko Oktoberfest on opening day.
The Tama Lantern Festival 2025 will illuminate the autumn nights of Tama New Town with colorful Vietnamese lanterns on October 11-12, 2025, featuring a large-scale night market experience.
A major art fair featuring 24 leading Japanese galleries and the Polaris from Asia project brings approximately 800 artworks by 200 artists to Osaka from October 8-12.
A spectacular projection mapping event featuring Sensoji Temple's treasured structures will be held from December 3-7, 2025, showcasing 1,400 years of history through cutting-edge digital animation.
The annual autumn event "Tonami Yume no Taira Cosmos Watching" has begun at Tonami Yume no Taira Ski Resort in Tonami City, Toyama Prefecture, featuring 1 million cosmos flowers across 5 varieties blooming across the venue.
The first-ever Dandadan art exhibition reveals Fukuoka and Osaka venue details, showcasing 94 original artworks, 180 reproductions, and 32 handwritten drafts from the hit manga series.
Namjatown in Ikebukuro, Tokyo will host a special collaboration event with the anime "3-Year Class Z Ginpachi-sensei" from October 24 to November 30, 2025, featuring exclusive mini-games, original merchandise, and themed food items.
On October 12, 2025, Sumida Hokusai Museum will host a special Japanese culture workshop featuring shuriken throwing, kimono experience, original goods creation, and more activities for both adults and children.
Huis Ten Bosch in Nagasaki Prefecture kicks off an exciting autumn season with two major Halloween events starting October 3rd - the adorable Miffy Halloween Party Parade and the thrilling Haunted Halloween horror experience.
Nijigen no Mori anime park in Awaji Island will set up a booth at Machi★Asobi vol.29 in Tokushima City on October 18-19, 2025, featuring exclusive Demon Slayer collaboration merchandise from their ongoing third collaboration event.
Tokyo Solamachi presents a special Halloween collection featuring seasonal sweets, drinks, and creative menus from October 1-31, 2025. Enjoy spooky yet delicious treats for dining in or taking home.
ABEMA will host a popup store for the popular TV anime "Togen Anki" at SHIBUYA109 in Tokyo from October 24 to November 3, 2025, and at Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store in Osaka from November 20 to December 2, 2025.
A special pop-up shop celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Evangelion series will be held at Atre Akihabara from October 3 to 16. The event features exclusive merchandise with original artwork of the characters enjoying Akihabara, limited edition items, and a character takeover of the building's exterior.
From October 10 to October 31, 2025, the Asakusa Kappabashi Honmachi Kousaikai Shopping Street will host a collaboration with Love Live! Superstar!!, featuring lanterns, life-size panels, and visitor participation campaigns.
The autumn tradition of illuminated foliage returns to Okuhida Onsen in Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture. Experience the magical nighttime autumn leaves at 1,000m elevation, offering beauty that cannot be found in urban areas.
The second collaboration event between the TV anime "SAKAMOTO DAYS" and NAMJATOWN in Ikebukuro features 10 new original illustrations, exclusive merchandise, mini-games, and themed food items running from October 10 to November 23, 2025.
An immersive exhibition celebrating the nationwide re-release of "THE FIRST SLAM DUNK" will be held in western Japan for the first time from October 13 to October 26, 2025.
Universal Studios Japan will host a special countdown event featuring up to 26 hours of park thrills, spectacular fireworks, and premium VIP experiences to welcome 2026 in style.
The Evangelion 30th Anniversary Exhibition "ALL OF EVANGELION" has been confirmed to be held at the Fukuoka Science Museum.
A special sake tasting event featuring 21 breweries offering free tastings will be held at AZLM TOBU Ikebukuro Store, directly connected to Ikebukuro Station, from September 28th across 5 different dates.
JR Nagoya Takashimaya celebrates its 25th anniversary with an unprecedented 3-week Great Hokkaido Exhibition. The third phase launches September 24, featuring exclusive items and popular vendors after attracting over 150,000 visitors in the first 10 days.
A special exhibition featuring the hit animated movie "Haikyuu!! The Dumpster Battle" opens at Daimaru Sapporo Store from October 15 to November 3, 2025. The exhibition showcases original drawings, materials, and exclusive merchandise from the film that recorded over 20 billion yen worldwide.
A special pre-event for Naruto's birthday will be held at Nijigen no Mori's "NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobi Village" on October 9th, featuring exclusive challenges and a private photo session with Naruto himself.
KURAND's online sake shop opens a limited-time pop-up store at Narita Airport Terminal 1, featuring their viral "Sake Gacha" random sake selection experience from September 27 to October 27, 2025.
A spectacular projection mapping event featuring traditional Aizu culture and beautiful cherry blossoms will illuminate the historic Tsuruga Castle from October 3-5, 2025.
Umeda Sky Building's Christmas illumination event featuring "THE CIRCUS OF LIGHT" theme with a stunning 25-meter-tall symbol tree covered in 130,000 LEDs, opening November 14, 2025.
The anime merchandise brand AMNIBUS will make its debut at China's premier anime goods exhibition with exclusive Inuyasha collectibles available for the first time in the Chinese market.
The Tagami Bamboo Boo 2025 International Bamboo Festival opens in Tagami Town, Niigata Prefecture this September, featuring mystical bamboo illuminations, local gourmet night markets, and special experiences.
A magical autumn illumination event will be held at the Important Cultural Property former Sasagawa family residence from September 27 to October 19, featuring projection mapping and garden illumination.
Huis Ten Bosch's renowned "Winter Wonderland" winter illumination event will host its grand finale from January 10 to February 26, 2026, featuring unprecedented scale and performances as the culmination of six years of spectacular displays.
The second location "Hatoya Asakusa" of Kyoto-originated Japanese tea stand "Hatoya Ryoyousha" will make its first appearance at Nagano Tokyu Department Store for 7 days only from September 18 to 24, 2025.
Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea present Disney Christmas from November 11 to December 25, featuring a brand-new parade, festive entertainment, and special holiday decorations.
A special exhibition celebrating 55 years of the beloved manga magazine Betsucomi features immersive visuals and original artwork displays from October 3-13, 2025.
The BLEACH MONOCOLOR POPUP SHOP featuring new merchandise from TV anime BLEACH Thousand-Year Blood War has opened at Diversity Tokyo Plaza. The special character Kon will appear at the venue during the grand opening period.
Studio Ghibli Park will host its fourth annual "Outdoor Screening & Concert" event on November 1st and 2nd, featuring live performances by GLIM SPANKY and Ohara Sakurako, along with screenings of beloved Ghibli films.
A special collaboration between Kuppy Ramune and Sanrio Characters brings adorable merchandise to Tokyo and Osaka pop-up stores this fall.
A special collaboration event between NIPPONIA HOTEL Nara Naramachi and Nara Toyozawa Brewery will be held on October 5, 2025, celebrating UNESCO recognition of traditional sake brewing techniques.
The popular "Nessie Cafe," featuring Apex Legends themes, returns to Tokyo's Ikebukuro with new "Cosplay Nessie" concept from October 3-26, 2025.
A new art exhibition featuring pixel art legend eBoy opens at MIYASHITA PARK in Shibuya, showcasing 25 original artworks across the complex through September 30.
A full-scale gyoza festival featuring over 30 stores from Hamamatsu and across Japan will be held at Aoi Square near Hamamatsu Castle for two days in September 2025.
A collaboration cafe themed around TV anime Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 "Shibuya Incident" opens for a limited time from September 25 in Tokyo and October 2 in Osaka and Aichi.
The immersive Macross World Expo opens at Bandai Namco Cross Store Osaka Umeda from September 25 to November 9, 2025, featuring new artwork by character designer Ebata Risa and interactive experiences.
A unique art exhibition combining traditional sake culture with contemporary art opens in Shibuya. Tamanohikari Sake Brewery presents the 350×PROJECT ART EXHIBITION featuring international artists and sake tasting in a creative space.
A special gourmet fair featuring Aomori Prefecture's local specialties will be held at JR Sendai Station, showcasing products from 19 municipalities across the prefecture.
A limited-time Halloween afternoon tea experience featuring the Queen of Hearts opens at the Alice-themed restaurant in Osaka Umeda from September 5 to October 31.
Tokyo Skytree introduces "Finding Autumn in SKYTREE®" for the first time, featuring a "Harvest Festival in the Sky" theme with ginkgo decorations and special Halloween lighting from September 10 to November 5, 2025.
A special pop-up shop featuring Morinaga's Dars chocolate brand mascot PANDARS will open at Tokyo Station from September 12 to October 14, 2025, offering exclusive sweets and merchandise.
A special exhibition featuring popular plush toy artist SIO's The TOMODACHI! series debuts at JR Tokyo Station's Gransta Tokyo, showcasing the first-ever soft vinyl figures from the beloved art toy project.
A new exclusive after-hours private viewing plan becomes available at Karuizawa Ando Museum for guests staying at "fufu Karuizawa Yoko no Kaze" and "fufu Kyukaruizawa Seiyou no Mori"
Hokkaido's beloved chocolate maker ROYCE' introduces eight delightful Halloween-themed products, featuring pop-up surprise boxes, colorful character chocolates, and festive packaging perfect for the spooky season.
AMUSEMENT EXPO 2025, Japan's premier arcade game festival, will return to Tokyo Big Sight on November 15, 2025. Experience the latest arcade games, crane games, and interactive attractions all in one place.
The official Nintama Rantaro merchandise store "Nintama Ninja School Shop" opens for a limited time at Tokyo Dome City from October 10, 2025 to March 22, 2026.
Experience the magic of Toba Aquarium after dark with exclusive night tours available only to guests staying at participating ryokans. See Japan's only sea otters and nocturnal marine life in action during this special 3-day limited event in December 2025.
The first exhibition dedicated to Kaworu Nagisa, the enigmatic character from Evangelion series, showcases rare materials and scenes from both the original series and Rebuild films.
The NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobizato at Nijigen no Mori theme park on Awaji Island will celebrate Naruto's birthday with special stickers and six exciting activities from September 2025.
Fantasy restaurant Alice in an Old Castle in Tokyo's Ikebukuro presents Halloween-themed afternoon tea and dinner experiences from September 1 to October 31, 2025.
Sheraton Miyako Hotel Osaka will host a special New Year buffet event on January 1st and 2nd, 2026, featuring Japanese and Western cuisine, premium champagne, traditional entertainment, and luxury prize draws. The two-day celebration at the Naniwa banquet hall offers something for all generations of families.