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Design Festa vol.62, one of Japan's largest art events, will take place at Tokyo Big Sight West & South Halls on November 15-16, 2025. Over 10,000 artists will showcase diverse original works across multiple genres.
A special collaboration cafe featuring "ALL OF EVANGELION" will open at THE SUN & THE MOON (Cafe) on the 52nd floor of Roppongi Hills Mori Tower from November 14, 2025 to January 12, 2026, offering exclusive themed sweets and drinks.
The Hida Takayama Town Experience Exchange Hall will host its autumn festival on October 18-19, 2025, featuring traditional craft workshops and cultural experiences.
Hilton Hiroshima presents a winter sweets buffet inspired by Marie Antoinette, featuring 20 elegant desserts and 9 savory dishes from November 15 to December 28, 2025.
Hello! I'm Hina from the Holiday Travel editorial team! ✨ I went to Okinawa for the first time on a private trip and I'd love to share all the wonderful experiences with you.
IKKYU, a Kyoto-born specialty chocolate confectionery shop, will open its first location on the basement floor of Kyoto Takashimaya S.C. on October 23, 2025, offering unique chocolates crafted with the proprietary Shōmon method.
A new urban sake brewery combining a shared brewing facility and a pub where visitors can watch sake-making opens in Osaka Umeda on November 1, 2025. The facility features fresh sake on tap and evening brewing sessions visible through glass.
We held a day trip tour with insect-catching YouTuber Mushioka Daiki in the Hamamatsu and Iwata areas on October 4th and 5th. Participants enjoyed a cruise on Lake Hamana, Hamamatsu gyoza lunch, and insect observation at Ryuyo Insect Natural Observation Park.
The iconic Road Poneglyph from ONE PIECE is now available as a premium paperweight. This authentic-looking piece weighs approximately 650g and measures 10cm on all sides, scheduled for release in February 2026.
The popular Pokémon Sleep collaboration with bedding maker Showa Nishikawa returns with an expanded lineup of cozy sleep companions featuring Snorlax, Pikachu, and more beloved Pokémon characters.
Kayanoya opens a new flagship store in Ginza on November 21, 2025. The store, designed by renowned architect Kengo Kuma, offers exclusive dashi products and premium gifts that showcase Japanese food culture.
A new Character Pop Store featuring Uma Musume Cinderella Gray opens at Bandai Namco Cross Store in Akihabara from October 31, 2025, showcasing exclusive merchandise with the Cute Jersey Collection theme.