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On September 16, 2026, Ivorish MAISON reopens at GRANSTA TOKYO with a full rebrand by creative agency BuddyCompass, introducing a "Sweets That Gift Memories" concept along with a redesigned logo, packaging, and a refreshed lineup of French toast-inspired sweets.
The Fukushima City Tourism Convention Association has opened bookings for the autumn-foliage season of "Jodo-daira Sky Access," a new round-trip shuttle connecting Fukushima Station directly to the scenic Jodo-daira highlands via the Bandai-Azuma Skyline, running October 1 to November 3, 2026. Two daily departures — a 5.5-hour hiking option and a 2-hour sightseeing option — run with an optional stop at Takayu Onsen.
On Friday, October 16, JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo holds its first "JW Garden Party," a one-night-only dinner in the 29th-floor JW Ballroom themed around discovering the nature within and around Tokyo. A five-course menu built on Tokyo-grown ingredients is paired with Japanese wine and sake.
Tokyo World Gate, directly connected to Kamiyacho Station, hosts Kamiyacho Oktoberfest 2026 on October 1 and 2, offering 20 combinations of matcha beer made by pairing 5 kinds of Japanese matcha with 4 kinds of German beer, plus sausages, pretzels, and other Oktoberfest fare on an outdoor terrace.
KONO JUNKI of JO1, official ambassador for Kashihara City's "Manyo Hanabi supported by Anker" fireworks show on November 22, 2026, will deliver a special live performance as part of a newly finalized two-part schedule, with general ticket sales opening September 19.
Fashion reuse brand KLD is holding a four-day pop-up at Kyoto's Shinpuhkan from October 2 to 5, 2026, featuring around 400 pieces from its rare archive, including Maison Martin Margiela, HERMES, and COMME des GARCONS.
From October 1 to 31, 2026, Kobe Suma Sea World's restaurants and shops are rolling out Halloween-limited menus, including a spooky buffet at Blue Ocean Orca Stadium, a dolphin-and-ghost sundae at Wharf Dolphin Stadium, ghost-themed soft serve and soda at Port Diner Orca Stadium, and an autumn-limited color for the Orca Kuji lottery at Blue Flag Orca Stadium.
TiCTAC, the nationwide watch select shop, and Kyoto-born classic watch brand KUOE release their third special-order model together, a ROYAL SMITH 90-010 with a moss-green dial and gold accents, launching September 18 at TiCTAC stores nationwide and the official online store.
On Friday, September 18, a bistro called Le fiL and a gift shop and café called futo gift shop & cafe mejiro open together in Mejiro, Tokyo, a three-minute walk from Mejiro Station. Le fiL serves French- and Italian-based cooking on the first floor, while futo offers curated gifts and a café on the second floor.
Kodansha Game Lab has opened the Steam store page for its physics simulation game "Legacy Code," where players build and battle with mysterious creatures called "Mechanimals" assembled from everyday objects, following the title's selection as one of eight finalists in the Sense of Wonder Night 2026 indie game contest at Tokyo Game Show 2026.
Mexican goods brand Letra is bringing back its popular eco fur handle covers and bag covers, letting basket and mercado bags take on a warm fall/winter look, with WEB SHOP pre-orders running September 16 to 25, 2026, and pop-up sales continuing at various venues.
LINE Majimaji, the magic-matching puzzle game on LINE Game, has begun a collaboration with Sanrio Characters, adding Pompompurin, Cinnamoroll, Pochacco, Kuromi, Hello Kitty, and My Melody as playable magic cards, plus login bonuses and collection events, running through October 16, 2026.