Uzumasa Kyoto Village (Toei Kyoto Studio Park) fills with yokai every autumn: two evening parades, dance shows, daily yokai greetings and limited yokai food.
Kyoto · 12 Sep – 29 Nov 2026
More than 300 original artworks and sketches from both of Arakawa Hiromu's major series, at Daimaru Sapporo from 14 October to 1 November.
Sapporo · 14 Oct – 1 Nov 2026
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Kyoto's historical reenactment festival: costumed processions of figures from different Japanese eras travel from the Imperial Palace to Heian Shrine.
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Kyoto's historical reenactment festival: costumed processions of figures from different Japanese eras travel from the Imperial Palace to Heian Shrine.
22 Oct 2026KyotoA cosplay event held for the first time in the mountain town of Daigo in Ibaraki, using a retro shopping street, a shrine, an orchard and a closed school.
24 Oct 2026Daigo · IbarakiThirty-one breweries pour more than 160 sake, shochu, umeshu and other drinks at a tasting festival by Bentencho station in Osaka, held over two days.
24–25 Oct 2026OsakaFootraces run in inflatable T-rex costumes, held in parks, on beaches and at local festivals across Japan since 2022, with adult and juvenile classes.
25 Oct 2026TokyoAn audio show where nearly 200 brands present hi-fi systems, vinyl turntables and high-resolution streaming technology in sound-isolated rooms.
23–25 Oct 2026TokyoVideo game music from the Monster Hunter series receives live orchestral treatment by the Kyushu Symphony Orchestra in this touring concert event.
31 Oct 2026FukuokaOkinawa nightclub presenting nightly performances combining dance, music and theatrical elements with both local and Japan-wide performers.
Naha · OkinawaIbaraki theme park dedicated to Sylvanian Families with life-sized replicas of homes, a treehouse, museum exhibits and interactive attractions.
Inashiki · IbarakiA regional revitalization initiative in the hometown of Attack on Titan creator Hajime Isayama, featuring two museums dedicated to the manga series.
Hita · OitaKanazawa City Hall blends traditional Japanese craftsmanship with modern design across two buildings serving this UNESCO Creative City of 460,000 residents.
Kanazawa · IshikawaOfficial ONE PIECE flagship store opening December 2025, featuring 500 exclusive items themed to the manga and anime's iconic islands and locations.
TokyoThis art venue features interactive installations that respond to visitor movement, touch, and drawings, creating ever-changing immersive experiences.
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