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A whole boiled Matsuba snow crab served as a crab-kaiseki dinner at a Kinosaki Onsen ryokan.
Food & Drink

Snow Crab in Kinosaki Onsen 2026-2027: When to Go and How to Pair It with the Public Baths

Oct 20, 2026
A whole boiled snow crab (Matsuba crab) served as part of a winter crab-kaiseki dinner at an onsen ryokan.
Food & Drink

Snow Crab Season in Japan 2026: Where to Eat Matsuba Crab, from Kinosaki Onsen to Echizen

Oct 20, 2026
Osaka-exclusive goods at Duolingo's official DUOMART OSAKA pop-up, featuring Duo, the brand's green owl mascot
Shopping

Duolingo's DUOMART Osaka 2026: Dates, Free Entry, and Osaka-Only Goods

Oct 13, 2026
Midosuji's ginkgo trees glowing along Osaka's main avenue at night during the Midosuji Illumination
Things to Do

Midosuji Illumination 2026 (Osaka): Dates, Hours, and the One Night (November 23) the Street Opens to Walkers

Oct 7, 2026
Maneki name boards on the facade of Kyoto's Minamiza theater during the December Kaomise kabuki run
Culture

Minamiza Kaomise 2026: Kyoto Kabuki Tickets, Prices & Dates

Oct 6, 2026
A tall hikiyama float of Otsu Matsuri rolling through the old streets of Otsu, Shiga, near Kyoto
Culture

Otsu Matsuri 2026: UNESCO Float Festival Near Kyoto, Eve or Main Day?

Oct 3, 2026
USJ's New York area at night with Christmas decorations and visitors
Things to Do

USJ Christmas 2026: Christmas Night Shows Run Nov 25–Jan 11 Only, Best Dates & What to Wear

Oct 1, 2026
The five-story pagoda at Toji Temple in Kyoto framed by autumn foliage
Things to Do

Kyoto Autumn Special Openings 2026: Dates, Fees and Which Rare Sites Open

Sep 29, 2026
A traveler paying the accommodation tax in cash at a hotel front desk in Japan
Know-How

Japan Accommodation Tax 2026: What You Pay by City, and When

Sep 26, 2026
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