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A unique sumo-show restaurant with authentic clay dohyo and endorsements from two former Yokozuna has opened in Sapporo, offering year-round traditional entertainment.
A new luxury villa accommodation featuring natural hot springs from Owakudani and premium amenities opens in Hakone, offering the perfect retreat experience for travelers seeking relaxation and comfort.
VERY RUBY CUT, the strawberry sweets specialty store operated by Grapestone, launches a new autumn-limited "Strawberry Maple Sandwich" from September 10, 2025. This marks the brand's first autumn seasonal flavor, featuring Italian Sabrina strawberries and Canadian maple chocolate.
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.
Fujiya Hotel's Bakery & Sweets Picot in Hakone has launched three new autumn-inspired treats, available from September 1st through November 30th, 2025.
Japan's premier luggage brand LEGEND WALKER opened its first flagship store in Tokyo's trendy Omotesando district, offering interactive experiences and travel consultation services.
Fashion brand AIR TOKYO releases new Attack on Titan merchandise featuring iconic scenes from the anime, including stylish t-shirts and Survey Corps-inspired MA-1 jackets.
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.
A new confectionery brand combining caramel with Japanese ingredients opens at Seibu Ikebukuro's basement floor on September 17th, featuring signature sweets by renowned patissier Tsujiguchi Hironobu.
Four new adorable Doraemon lifestyle products are launching across Japan this September. These charming accessories and organizers bring the beloved blue cat's magic into everyday life, with pre-orders now available online and store releases beginning mid-September.
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.
Hello, this is Okada from the Holiday Travel editorial team! Today I'm sharing about my first tonkotsu ramen experience in Fukuoka and an upcoming boat trip to a mysterious island from Hakata Port.