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KAWAII MONSTER HALLOWEEN 2026

A month of Halloween shows, costume contests and themed food at KAWAII MONSTER LAND in Harajuku, bringing back the KAWAII MONSTER CAFE Halloween of 2015.

1 Oct – 3 Nov 2026Tokyo

Food & Drink

Future Train Kyoto Diner & Cafe

Future Train on Kyoto's Umekoji viaduct is Japan's first restaurant on a disused railway, featuring a repurposed Limited Express Thunderbird train car.

Kyoto

Story

BOSS Coffee Teams Up with Pokémon Trading Card Game for an Unforgettable Collaboration!

Experience BOSS Coffee Pokémon collaboration - limited edition cans, premium coffee blend & win exclusive Fuecoco jacket. Campaign starts Feb 4.

2025/01/08

Exhibition

Fullmetal Alchemist × Daemons of the Shadow Realm Exhibition - Sapporo

More than 300 original artworks and sketches from both of Arakawa Hiromu's major series, at Daimaru Sapporo from 14 October to 1 November.

14 Oct – 1 Nov 2026Sapporo · Hokkaido

Amusement Park

Sylvanian Park in Harvest Hill

A Sylvanian Families park at Harvest Hill in Osaka that recreates Sylvanian Village with life-size houses, character encounters and interactive activities.

Sakai · Osaka

Exhibition

"ALL OF EVANGELION" 30th Anniversary Exhibition - Osaka

The Evangelion 30th anniversary exhibition comes to Hirakata Park in Osaka, with about 270 hand-painted cels, design material and film artwork.

18 Oct 2026 – 11 Jan 2027Osaka

Museum

Kinnikuman Museum

Japan's first permanent museum dedicated to the Kinnikuman manga series, opened in 2024 in Numazu, featuring original art and life-size replicas.

Numazu · Shizuoka

Expo & Convention

Tokyo International Audio Show

An audio show where nearly 200 brands present hi-fi systems, vinyl turntables and high-resolution streaming technology in sound-isolated rooms.

23–25 Oct 2026Tokyo

Amusement Park

Sanrio Puroland

Indoor amusement park for Sanrio characters such as Hello Kitty and My Melody, with themed zones, rides, live shows, parades and character meet-and-greets.

Tama · Tokyo

Expo & Convention

acosta! at Daigo, Ibaraki

A 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 · Ibaraki

Amusement Park

Ghibli Park

A 7.1-hectare theme park in Nagakute built around the worlds of Studio Ghibli films, with five themed zones and restaurants serving character-inspired food.

Nagakute · Aichi

Expo & Convention

Japanese Sake Festival Washu Fes at Osaka Bay Tower

Thirty-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 2026Osaka

Amusement Park

PARCO Enta Park

Shopping destination reopening September 2026 with one of Japan's largest entertainment zones, featuring 40 character and franchise shops.

Nagoya · Aichi

Festival

Ikebukuro Halloween Cosplay Festival

A large Halloween cosplay festival centered on Ikebukuro's East Exit features stage performances, parades, and gathering spaces for participants of all ages.

30 Oct – 1 Nov 2026Tokyo

Interactive Experience

KAWAII MONSTER LAND - HARAJUKU

KAWAII MONSTER LAND is a 60-minute immersive experience beneath Takeshita Street featuring themed zones, performances, and interactive installations.

Tokyo

Music

Monster Hunter Orchestra Concert ~Hunting Music Festival~

Video game music from the Monster Hunter series receives live orchestral treatment by the Kyushu Symphony Orchestra in this touring concert event.

31 Oct 2026Fukuoka

Museum

Fujiko・F・Fujio Museum

This museum celebrates Fujiko·F·Fujio, creator of Doraemon, displaying his original works, workspace, and interactive exhibits for manga fans.

Kawasaki · Kanagawa

Expo & Convention

Tokyo Gakki Expo

Tokyo Gakki Expo, Japan's largest musical instrument exhibition, features over 200 brands with live performances, product demonstrations, and workshops.

31 Oct – 1 Nov 2026Tokyo

Interactive Experience

KAWAII MONSTER HALLOWEEN 2026

A month of Halloween shows, costume contests and themed food at KAWAII MONSTER LAND in Harajuku, bringing back the KAWAII MONSTER CAFE Halloween of 2015.

1 Oct – 3 Nov 2026Tokyo

Food & Drink

Future Train Kyoto Diner & Cafe

Future Train on Kyoto's Umekoji viaduct is Japan's first restaurant on a disused railway, featuring a repurposed Limited Express Thunderbird train car.

Kyoto

Story

BOSS Coffee Teams Up with Pokémon Trading Card Game for an Unforgettable Collaboration!

Experience BOSS Coffee Pokémon collaboration - limited edition cans, premium coffee blend & win exclusive Fuecoco jacket. Campaign starts Feb 4.

2025/01/08

Exhibition

Fullmetal Alchemist × Daemons of the Shadow Realm Exhibition - Sapporo

More than 300 original artworks and sketches from both of Arakawa Hiromu's major series, at Daimaru Sapporo from 14 October to 1 November.

14 Oct – 1 Nov 2026Sapporo · Hokkaido

Amusement Park

Sylvanian Park in Harvest Hill

A Sylvanian Families park at Harvest Hill in Osaka that recreates Sylvanian Village with life-size houses, character encounters and interactive activities.

Sakai · Osaka

Exhibition

"ALL OF EVANGELION" 30th Anniversary Exhibition - Osaka

The Evangelion 30th anniversary exhibition comes to Hirakata Park in Osaka, with about 270 hand-painted cels, design material and film artwork.

18 Oct 2026 – 11 Jan 2027Osaka

Museum

Kinnikuman Museum

Japan's first permanent museum dedicated to the Kinnikuman manga series, opened in 2024 in Numazu, featuring original art and life-size replicas.

Numazu · Shizuoka

Expo & Convention

Tokyo International Audio Show

An audio show where nearly 200 brands present hi-fi systems, vinyl turntables and high-resolution streaming technology in sound-isolated rooms.

23–25 Oct 2026Tokyo

Amusement Park

Sanrio Puroland

Indoor amusement park for Sanrio characters such as Hello Kitty and My Melody, with themed zones, rides, live shows, parades and character meet-and-greets.

Tama · Tokyo

Expo & Convention

acosta! at Daigo, Ibaraki

A 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 · Ibaraki

Amusement Park

Ghibli Park

A 7.1-hectare theme park in Nagakute built around the worlds of Studio Ghibli films, with five themed zones and restaurants serving character-inspired food.

Nagakute · Aichi

Expo & Convention

Japanese Sake Festival Washu Fes at Osaka Bay Tower

Thirty-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 2026Osaka

Amusement Park

PARCO Enta Park

Shopping destination reopening September 2026 with one of Japan's largest entertainment zones, featuring 40 character and franchise shops.

Nagoya · Aichi

Festival

Ikebukuro Halloween Cosplay Festival

A large Halloween cosplay festival centered on Ikebukuro's East Exit features stage performances, parades, and gathering spaces for participants of all ages.

30 Oct – 1 Nov 2026Tokyo

Interactive Experience

KAWAII MONSTER LAND - HARAJUKU

KAWAII MONSTER LAND is a 60-minute immersive experience beneath Takeshita Street featuring themed zones, performances, and interactive installations.

Tokyo

Music

Monster Hunter Orchestra Concert ~Hunting Music Festival~

Video game music from the Monster Hunter series receives live orchestral treatment by the Kyushu Symphony Orchestra in this touring concert event.

31 Oct 2026Fukuoka

Museum

Fujiko・F・Fujio Museum

This museum celebrates Fujiko·F·Fujio, creator of Doraemon, displaying his original works, workspace, and interactive exhibits for manga fans.

Kawasaki · Kanagawa

Expo & Convention

Tokyo Gakki Expo

Tokyo Gakki Expo, Japan's largest musical instrument exhibition, features over 200 brands with live performances, product demonstrations, and workshops.

31 Oct – 1 Nov 2026Tokyo

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