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Starting October 4, the Toro Ruins in Shizuoka's Suruga Ward let visitors harvest red rice by hand in its reconstructed Yayoi-era paddies, alongside evening illumination of the ruins, a night museum opening with a piano concert, the Toro Matsuri festival, and nearby stops for Shizuoka tea and traditional wasabi pickles.
TOWERLAND –ROOFTOP BAR & BBQ–, on the rooftop of Kyoto Tower Building, is holding three music and culture events during Silver Week from September 20 to 22, 2026 — FAMILY DISCO, FUTURE JACK, and Aoharu Rooftop 2026 Autumn, an event exclusively for high school students.
Digital fashion marketplace TOKYO AVATAR GATE will release a VRChat-compatible Ultraman Series collaboration collection on September 16, 2026, featuring a "Narikiri Kaiju" costume line and an 8-piece "Real Clothes" graphic apparel line.
From September 19 to 23, Bar Ignis Otaru at boutique hotel UNWIND HOTEL & BAR Otaru holds a gin fair pairing four cocktails made with craft gin from Hokkaido's Benizakura Distillery alongside three Chinese-inspired dishes — open to non-guests, with no reservation needed.
Universal Studios Japan previews its 25th anniversary autumn event, Universal Extreme Autumn: Discover U!!!, opening September 10 with Halloween-themed food and merchandise starring Hello Kitty, My Melody & Kuromi, Snoopy, and Hamikuma, a new Hamikuma carnival game, and pink and light-blue Yoshi meet-and-greets marking Super Nintendo World's 5th anniversary.
Blue Mountain's "Listen to art" capsule toy series returns for a second volume in October 2026, pairing famous Van Gogh paintings with original music. The four-piece ¥400 lineup includes The Bedroom, The Sower, Self-Portrait with Grey Felt Hat, and Courtesan (after Eisen), each in its own body color.
T&S is adding a frame-type suitcase to LEGEND WALKER's VELIRO line for light travelers, featuring an aluminum-frame opening, quiet double casters, and a hook-equipped base, available in seven colors from early September 2026.
Bushiroad will hand out original ticket-style novelty cards featuring MyGO!!!!! and Ave Mujica at the Weiß Schwarz Online demo booth during TOKYO GAME SHOW 2026 (TGS2026), running September 17 to 21 at Makuhari Messe.
Tachibana E Shuhan has launched the 156th installment of its Whisky Omikuji lottery, limited to 466 slots at ¥3,980 plus ¥990 shipping. The top prize is Yamazaki 18 Years Old, joined by Yamazaki 12 Years Old and Hakushu Single Malt in the lineup.
Gokurakuyu and GK Marketing are teaming up with TV anime WIND BREAKER for a collaboration campaign at 15 Gokurakuyu and RAKU SPA Group locations from October 1 to 20, 2026, featuring exclusive merchandise, character-themed baths, a special menu, decorations, in-facility voice announcements, and an X campaign.
From October 16 to November 30, 2026, Lounge "Somerhouse" at Yokohama Bay Hotel Tokyu in Minato Mirai serves an all-chestnut Afternoon Tea, complete with a separately served chestnut parfait, savories, and an individual tea stand for each guest.
From October 10, Hakone Kowakien Yunessun marks its 25th anniversary and the November release of Godzilla Minus Zero with a second Godzilla collaboration, featuring a Godzilla-themed bath and sauna event, facility decorations, bonus-included collaboration tickets, and a Chibi Godzilla puzzle rally.