Kitakyushu brings a kakuuchi-style drinks booth, a local food market with Sukesan Udon and nukadaki, and a PR corner to the ground floor of Tokyo Kotsu Kaikan in Yurakucho on Saturday, October 17, 11:30–17:30. A Kitakyushu booth also appears at a Friday-night drinks event at the same venue.
Burger King Japan’s limited-time Pickleball Burger and Chicken Pickleball Burger arrive on October 9, 2026, each stacked with 11 pickle slices and a creamy dill-and-lemon sauce. The double beef version costs ¥1,490 à la carte and the chicken version ¥690, and every burger comes with a paddle keychain while supplies last. App members can also win a ¥230-off set coupon in a game running through October 15. Burger King® Teams Up with Pickleball Again Starting Friday, October 9, 2026, Burger King®, operated in Japan by BK Japan Co., Ltd., will release two limited-time, limited-quantity burgers in collaboration with the racket sport pickleball: the Pickleball Burger and the Chicken Pickleball Burger. Both feature 11 pickle slices and are finished with a special creamy dill sauce fragrant with dill and lemon — a true pickle lover’s burger. Image: 株式会社ビーケー・ジャパン (PR TIMES press release) Burger King® supports pickleball, a racket sport
Nakau’s Wafu Demi Hamburg Teishoku goes on sale October 14, 2026, at 11:00 AM for a limited time, with 446 stores planned. Its onion-based demi-glace gets depth from Hatcho miso and a gentle sweetness from white miso. Four versions (standard, onsen egg, fried egg, and cheese) cost ¥960–¥1,210 for dine-in, and takeout is ¥150 cheaper. Nakau’s New Autumn Set Meal: “Wafu Demi Hamburg Teishoku” Arrives for a Limited Time Nakau is a Japanese chain known for its rice bowls and Kyoto-style udon. It is introducing a new set meal that’s perfect for autumn. Nakau Co., Ltd. has announced that it will sell the “Wafu Demi Hamburg Teishoku” (Japanese-Style Demi-Glace Hamburg Steak Set Meal) for a limited time starting Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Nakau is a brand of the Zensho group, which also operates Sukiya and other chains. Image: 株式会社ゼンショーホールディングス (PR TIMES press release) The set
From October 9 to 11, 2026, every ramen you order to eat in at Taiyo no Tomato Men comes with a coupon for a free bowl on your next visit. This guide covers the rules, all 16 participating shops in Tokyo, Kanagawa, Saitama, Osaka, Kyoto and Nara, and the separate online sale.
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Domino’s Pizza Japan runs a 90-minute all-you-can-eat plan at participating stores, with S-size pizzas baked to order. Adults pay from ¥2,600 on weekdays 11:00–16:00 up to ¥4,500 for the Premium Course with 16 sides, and preschoolers eat free. Booking is by phone only, and if more than half of an item is left over, you pay the regular takeout price. Domino’s Pizza Japan, the delivery pizza chain, is running “Domino’s All-You-Can-Eat” (Domino no Tabehoudai) at select participating stores. Officially launched on Monday, June 29, 2026, the plan lets you enjoy piping-hot pizzas, baked only after you order, as much as you like for 90 minutes in the store. Prices start at ¥2,600 per adult, and the company itself calls it its “ultimate value hack,” a little-known deal for those in the know. Here is a rundown of the three courses, their prices and the rules. Image: 株式会社ドミノ・ピザ ジャパン (PR
KFC Japan’s Delivery Day Pack now bundles 9 pieces of Original Chicken and 5 pieces of Colonel Crispy for ¥2,980 (tax included), about 30% less than the ¥4,420 à la carte total. It goes on sale on the 15th of every month starting October 15, 2026, and is available only through KFC Delivery via KFC Net Order. A separate delivery fee applies. KFC’s Delivery-Only “Delivery Day Pack” Gets a Makeover on October 15 (Thu) KFC Japan (Japan Kentucky Fried Chicken Co., Ltd.) is renewing the lineup of its “Delivery Day Pack,” a bundle sold only through KFC Delivery and only on the 15th of every month, starting Thursday, October 15, 2026. The new pack is built around two of KFC’s most popular items: the signature Original Chicken and Colonel Crispy, a side menu item born in Japan. It includes 9 pieces of Original Chicken and 5 pieces of
Matsuya’s MEGA-Mori Fair returns for one week, from 10:00 a.m. on October 13 to 10:00 a.m. on October 20, 2026. The Kimukaru Don (¥1,200) and Pork Loin Negi-Shio Don (¥1,140) come with double the meat of a large size and extra-large rice, keeping their usual flavors. Both are available for takeout at participating Matsuya restaurants across Japan. Matsuya’s MEGA-Mori Fair Returns for One Week Matsuya Foods Co., Ltd., headquartered in Musashino, Tokyo, will hold the “MEGA-Mori Fair” at Matsuya, its chain serving gyumeshi (beef bowls), curry, set meals and other rice bowls, starting at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. The fair features two popular bowls: the Kimukaru Don with its rich sauce, and the Pork Loin Negi-Shio Don with its refreshing sauce. Both keep their signature flavors while being upgraded to a colossal portion that puts the meat front and center, available for a limited time
Kyoto Takashimaya holds its Great Hokkaido Fair from October 14 to 26, with about 70 shops. This guide covers the raw scallops, Biei corn, weekly ramen and sushi eat-in, limited bento, adzuki and milk sweets, and the hours.
A two-day mountain market in front of Takaosanguchi Station on the Keio Takao Line, Oct 31–Nov 1, 9:00–16:00. Hiking gear brands, a bear-spray demo, Mitake souvenirs, a limited Yama to Keikoku beer and free talks that need advance registration.
Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi hosts Dai Chuo-ku Ten from October 21 to 26, 2026, with more than 40 shops from Chuo City. This guide covers the chef collaborations, eat-in hours, items with daily limits and the craft corner, with every price as listed (tax included).
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A free Japanese tea fair at Odakyu Department Store Shinjuku from October 21 to 26, 2026. You can taste teas from 14 growers and brands, including a Kyushu selection that is hard to find in the Kanto area. The fair also has tea you can eat, teapots and other teaware, and paid seminars.
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Seven gyoza shops from Aichi, Tochigi, Shizuoka, Fukuoka, Kyoto and Yamaguchi gather at Takarazuka-kita Service Area in Hyogo from October 9 to 12, 2026. Here are the dates, the line-up, how to get in from local roads, and what to know before you go.
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Last checked: October 8, 2026 (KFC Japan press release and PR TIMES, Oct 7; KFC Japan’s official menu page) On sale nationwide from Wed, Oct 14KFC Japan rebuilds its burgers for the first time in 43 years: meet the thigh-meat “Original Chicken Burgers” The chicken switches from breast to a whole, juicy boneless thigh, and the breading, cooking method and sauces have all been redone. The new permanent lineup has 7 items: four core burgers, two “Premier” burgers topped with thick-cut bacon and a round omelet, and the patty on its own as “Boneless Original Chicken.” Burgers start at ¥490, and combos are ¥100 cheaper at lunchtime. Image: “Original Chicken Burgers” key visual (KFC Japan / PR TIMES, Oct 7, 2026). The big Japanese text reads “Thigh meat, finally unlocked.” Contents Launch date, stores and lineup What actually changed The four core burgers The two “Premier” burgers Boneless Original Chicken
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Eat a bowl of ramen at any of Taiyo no Tomato Men’s 16 shops in Japan on October 9–11, 2026, and you get a coupon for a free bowl of Taiyo no Ramen next time. Coupons are one per person, dine-in only, limited in number, and valid until November 30. Redeeming one during the festival earns no new coupon, so collect first and come back from October 12. Last checked: October 8, 2026 (official press release on PR TIMES dated Oct 7, the official poster and the store list on the official site) Fri Oct 9 – Sun Oct 11 · 3 days onlyTaiyo no Tomato Men “Tomato Festival”: eat one bowl, get a free-ramen coupon for next time Tomato ramen chain Taiyo no Tomato Men runs this once a year for Tomato Day (October 10). Eat a bowl of ramen in the shop on Oct 9–11 and
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On October 17 and 18, the area around Tama Center Station becomes one big culture festival with free outdoor concerts, a curry festival, markets, theater and kids areas. On Sunday, the free Keio eSports Festival 2026 also runs nearby. This guide covers dates, the four areas, what is free and what needs a ticket, and which day suits you.
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Shibuya Music Festival runs on October 17 and 18, 2026. Most stages are free to watch, including the TOKYO FM stage at Miyashita Park, the stages on the closed road on Sunday and street live shows around the station. Three concerts at LINE CUBE SHIBUYA need tickets. This guide has the timetables, ticket prices and rain rules.
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On Sunday 18 October 2026, Harumi Futo Park in Chuo-ku, Tokyo hosts a free Halloween event run by local residents. It includes a 70-stall residents’ flea market, a walk-around mystery hunt and a stamp rally for preschoolers. You do not need to live in Harumi to come. This guide covers times, getting there and what to know before you go.
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Yokohama Jazz Promenade runs on Oct 10–11, 2026. About 150 bands play free street shows at 15 venues, and there are parades in Isezaki Mall and Motomachi. The 8 hall concerts at Kannai Hall and the Red Brick Warehouse need a ticket for each stage. Here are the schedule, ticket outlets and tips.
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