Future Train on Kyoto's Umekoji viaduct is Japan's first restaurant on a disused railway, featuring a repurposed Limited Express Thunderbird train car.
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The Osaka leg of the Spice and Wolf 20th anniversary show, with newly drawn autumn and winter artwork and the series' largest illustration display.
Osaka · 26 Sep – 4 Oct 2026
Japan Game Awards 2026: "Pokemon Pokopia" takes the Grand Award, "Word Game" the Game Designers Award, and the Pokemon series a ministry honour for 30 years.
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An exhibition celebrating the absurdist manga Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo through immersive zones themed around its protagonist's battle techniques and surreal world.
Tokyo · 30 Sep – 17 Oct 2026
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The Evangelion Wind Symphony performs the anime's celebrated soundtrack through wind ensemble, conducted by arranger Masamichi Amano and featuring vocalist Takahashi Yoko.
4 Oct 2026Tokyo · KantoA major hobby show features over 80 manufacturers showcasing detailed model kits, collectible figures, and remote-controlled vehicles.
3–4 Oct 2026Tokyo · KantoThe Osaka leg of the Spice and Wolf 20th anniversary show, with newly drawn autumn and winter artwork and the series' largest illustration display.
26 Sep – 4 Oct 2026Osaka · KansaiEach October in Gobo, Wakayama, the region's largest autumn festival fills the streets with rival parish groups, dance, and towering, massive drum floats.
4–5 Oct 2026Wakayama · KansaiAncient shrine festival featuring portable shrines carried through Matsuyama's districts in ritual performances believed to enhance spiritual power.
5–7 Oct 2026Ehime · ShikokuThis 380-year-old shrine festival blends Japanese folk dances with dragon processions and Dutch-influenced performances held across four venues in Nagasaki.
7–9 Oct 2026Nagasaki · KyushuTsutenkaku is a 103-meter tower built in 1912 and modeled after the Eiffel Tower, featuring a top-floor observation deck with 360-degree views and a ground-floor amusement park.
OsakaEstablished in 738, this Nara temple houses the largest bronze Buddha statue and serves as headquarters of the Kegon Buddhist school.
NaraTOiRO is an event venue within Saitama Super Arena offering three rental spaces: a media-equipped Studio, a flexible Space, and an intimate meeting room.
SaitamaLake Tazawa, Semboku, Akita, is Japan's deepest lake at 423 meters, a caldera lake known for its clear blue waters and the golden statue of Tatsuko.
Semboku · AkitaThis Akihabara store specializes in retro Japanese games, particularly rare Famicom titles, alongside a video arcade and merchandise across three floors.
TokyoThis Osaka hot spring park features natural spring water baths in a Muromachi and Edo-period setting, complete with a 3,000-square-meter rooftop garden.
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Japan Game Awards 2026: "Pokemon Pokopia" takes the Grand Award, "Word Game" the Game Designers Award, and the Pokemon series a ministry honour for 30 years.
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BLEACH Mirrors High just revealed three new Kubo-designed Soul Reapers and a full system trailer. Here's the story, cast, and battle system, explained.
The English guide to Kobito Zukan: what kobito are, the most popular characters from Nabata Toshitaka's field guides, and where to find kobito goods in Japan.
Pandorobo, The Bread Thief, in English: the story of Japan’s beloved bread-stealing character, the picture books, the anime, and Pandorobo merchandise.
2026 is anime's most stacked year ever. Your season-by-season guide to every major release, streaming options, and Japan-only perks.
