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Hello Kitty in a monster costume inside Sanrio Puroland, decorated for Halloween
Things to Do

Sanrio Puroland Halloween 2026: LABUBU Collab from Sept 11, Horror Ride on Opening Day Plus Weekends and Holidays

Aug 26, 2026
Entrance signage for Pokémon Cafe TOKYO on the fifth floor of Nihonbashi Takashimaya S.C., beside the notice that seating is by reservation
Know-How

Pokémon Cafe 2026: Booking Opens 6 p.m. JST, Not 31 Days Out (Tokyo and Osaka)

Aug 25, 2026
Exterior and entrance sign of the Nintendo Museum in Uji, Kyoto
Things to Do

Nintendo Museum Tickets 2026: How the Monthly Lottery Works and What to Do If You Miss Out

Aug 25, 2026
Exterior of Makuhari Messe, the venue for Tokyo Game Show 2026
Know-How

Tokyo Game Show 2026: Which Day to Go and Which Tickets Are Left

Aug 25, 2026
Tokyo Skytree rising over the surrounding neighborhood, the kind of view seen from nearby hotel rooms and top-floor baths
Things to Do

Where to Stay near Tokyo Skytree: 6 Hotels by View, Location & Budget

Aug 25, 2026
View over Tokyo at night from the Tembo Deck at Tokyo Skytree
Things to Do

Tokyo Skytree Tickets 2026: Prices, How to Buy & Skip the Counter Fee

Aug 24, 2026
Sunset view over Tokyo from SKY STAGE, the open-air rooftop deck of Shibuya Sky
Things to Do

Shibuya Sky Tickets 2026: How to Land a Sunset Slot Before It Sells Out

Aug 24, 2026
Halloween decorations and costumed visitors at a Japanese theme park in 2026
Culture

Halloween in Japan 2026: Which Event to Plan Around (Dates, Costume Rules & Tickets)

Aug 24, 2026
The main façade of the Kabuki-za Theatre in Ginza, Tokyo
Culture

Kabuki-za Tickets: Single-Act Seats, Prices and Same-Day Entry

Aug 23, 2026
Entrance gate at Ghibli Park in Aichi, with visitors arriving
Things to Do

Ghibli Park Tickets 2026: Premium or Standard, and How to Buy from Abroad

Aug 23, 2026
Four Krispy Kreme doughnuts themed after the four Hogwarts houses from the Harry Potter collaboration
Food & Drink

Harry Potter × Krispy Kreme Japan 2026: Sorting-Hat Doughnuts, Sticker Waves and Which Stores to Hit

Aug 21, 2026
Exterior and entrance sign of the Ghibli Museum in Mitaka, Tokyo, beside Inokashira Park
Things to Do

Ghibli Museum Tickets 2026: How to Buy from Abroad (Even When Sold Out)

Aug 21, 2026
Entrance and Harry Potter film sets at Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo
Know-How

Harry Potter Studio Tour Tokyo Tickets: 2026 Prices & How to Book

Aug 21, 2026
The wooden stage of Kiyomizu-dera above a valley of red and gold autumn maples in Kyoto's Higashiyama district
Things to Do

Kiyomizu-dera Autumn Illumination 2026: November 21–30, Tickets & Hours

Aug 21, 2026
Togetsukyo Bridge and the Oi River framed by autumn foliage in Arashiyama, Kyoto
Things to Do

Where to Stay in Arashiyama: 7 Ryokan and Hotels for a Crowd-Free Autumn Morning

Aug 20, 2026
The open-air Rich Car of the Sagano Romantic Train beside the Hozugawa River gorge
Things to Do

Sagano Romantic Train 2026: Is the Open-Air Rich Car Worth It, and Which Seat to Pick?

Aug 20, 2026
Autumn foliage on the hills of Arashiyama behind Togetsukyo Bridge and the Hozu River
Things to Do

Arashiyama Autumn 2026: Book the Sagano Train Before It Sells Out

Aug 20, 2026
2026 tsukimi (moon-viewing) burgers from KFC, Zetteria, and First Kitchen in Japan
Food & Drink

Tsukimi Burgers in Japan 2026: KFC, Zetteria & First Kitchen Dates and Prices

Aug 20, 2026
The exterior of Ryogoku Kokugikan and the surrounding Ryogoku neighborhood in Tokyo
Things to Do

Where to Stay for Sumo in Tokyo: 5 Hotels near Ryogoku Kokugikan

Aug 19, 2026
The exterior of Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo, the arena that hosts grand sumo tournaments, lined with colorful banners
Culture

How to Get Grand Sumo Tickets in Tokyo (2026): Seats, Prices, and Sold-Out Options

Aug 19, 2026
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