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PLAY! PARK ERIC CARLE in Futako-Tamagawa, Tokyo, marks its fifth anniversary on November 12, 2026, with a public art-making event led by cardboard artist Tomotatsu Gima, a new photo spot, and workshops themed on the five senses.
On October 31, 2026, a new three-story wooden building of Portside Inn Hakodate opens in Hakodate's western district, with 8 guest rooms and the dining space PSI Table that is also open to non-guests.
From December 1 to 25, 2026, Risonare Yatsugatake in Yamanashi holds "Wine Resort Christmas 2026" on Piment Street, featuring trees made of 12,000 Yamanashi wine bottles, a first-ever Christmas market with wine-themed craft workshops, and a Christmas-only strawberry parfait made with white wine.
From November 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027, The Ritz-Carlton, Okinawa offers a limited-time stay package with premium vegan beauty brand d'Alba, featuring yellow-accented rooms, a skincare experience with the new d'Alba Signature line, and a six-course white truffle dinner.
SIKI Garden at ROKKO Forest Sound Museum on Mount Rokko will hold its Winter Season from December 1, 2026 to February 28, 2027, with a Winter Garden, outdoor art, touchable sound exhibits, and limited-time kotatsu relaxation spots.
Royce' is releasing its Advent Calendar 2026 on November 4, with 24 types and 42 pieces of chocolate confectionery, with small trinkets hidden on some days, priced at ¥3,780 including tax.
RURU MARY’S (ルル メリー) of Mary Chocolate Company will begin selling the limited Holiday Chocolate Sablé (Chocolate) on October 28, 2026 at its Aoyama-dori store, Ginza Mitsukoshi, Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store, and its online store. Packs of 8 pieces (¥1,620) and 2 pieces (¥410) are available, tax included.
Taito-exclusive prizes in the Sanrio Characters Velvety Night design arrive at Taito Stations nationwide and TAITO ONLINE CRANE on November 14, alongside an X follow-and-repost giveaway and a Taito Station app stamp rally running through December 6.
Sapporo International Art Festival 2027 (SIAF2027), themed PLANET SNOW, runs from January 16 to February 21, 2027 across 11 venues in Sapporo. The lineup of 34 artists and 9 partners and the night programs have been announced, and advance tickets for Sapporo Civic Gallery go on sale on October 27.
Okinawa Space is opening the select shop scape general store in December inside Akemio Terasu in Nago, Okinawa, with original apparel and goods, yachimun and Ryukyu glass crafts, and food products.
Through October 31, 2026, the Depachika Sweets & Gifts floor at Seibu Ikebukuro Main Store in Tokyo is selling Halloween sweets, including pumpkin pudding and tarts, black cat and mummy cakes, limited-design baked treats, and Japanese confections.
From December 19 to 25, 2026, Sendai Royal Park Hotel offers Christmas-limited stay plans with Santa's present delivery or a French or Chinese dinner course, plus a Christmas afternoon tea, piano concerts on December 24 and 25, and private-room family Christmas parties.