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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
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.