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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Cathay Pacific is offering up to 8% off round-trip fares from six Japanese airports to destinations worldwide, covering Economy, Premium Economy and Business Class. Tickets are sold only on the official website from October 7 to 14, 2026, for travel between October 10, 2026 and June 30, 2027. No promo code is needed, but discounted seats may sell out before the sale ends. Overview: Cathay Pacific’s 80th Anniversary Special Fares (Round 2) As the second round of its 80th anniversary celebrations, Cathay Pacific is selling “80th Anniversary Special Fares” exclusively on its official website from October 7 to October 14, 2026. The promotion covers round-trip tickets departing from Japan to destinations worldwide, with discounts of up to 8% in Economy, Premium Economy and Business Class. A key feature of this sale is that no promo code is required. Simply select an eligible fare on the official website and
Matsunoya’s Katsudon no Gu brings the tonkatsu chain’s katsudon home: a 195g pack of pork cutlet, slightly sweet sauce and fluffy egg that heats in 4 minutes 40 seconds in the microwave. The official Matsuya online shop runs a pre-sale from October 9 to 11, 2026, with sets up to 58% off the regular 800-yen-per-pack price. Amazon, Rakuten Ichiba and Yahoo! Shopping follow from October 12. A New Katsudon Topping Supervised by Tonkatsu Chain Matsunoya Matsuya Foods (headquarters: Musashino, Tokyo; President and CEO: Kazutoshi Kawarabuki) is launching “Katsudon no Gu”, a ready-made katsudon topping supervised by Matsunoya, the company’s tonkatsu restaurant brand. Pre-sales start on the official Matsuya online shop on Friday, October 9, 2026. Other e-commerce sites, including Amazon, Rakuten Ichiba and Yahoo! Shopping, will begin selling it in stages from Monday, October 12. Image: 株式会社松屋フーズホールディングス (PR TIMES press release) The product is the latest in Matsunoya’s
Jonathan’s gives every dine-in guest one Jona Kuji lottery ticket from October 8 to 21, 2026, while supplies last, and no ticket loses. Prizes include ¥1,000 and ¥500 meal vouchers and a coupon that takes ¥759 off the popular Bolognese-style hamburg steak set. Coupons are valid October 22 to December 30, and the fries, parfait and drink bar prizes can be used again and again. Jonathan’s Launches the “Jona Kuji” Autumn Lottery on October 8 Jonathan’s, the family restaurant chain run by Skylark Restaurants Co., Ltd. of the Skylark Group, will start handing out “Jona Kuji” lottery tickets on Thursday, October 8, 2026. There are no losing tickets: every one wins a money-saving coupon or a meal voucher. The campaign is timed for Japan’s “autumn of appetite.” Each dine-in guest gets one ticket to peel open at the table for a real, hands-on lottery experience. Image: 株式会社すかいらーくホールディングス (PR
d VALUE PASS is docomo’s ¥550-a-month membership, and its standout perk makes every ChargeSPOT power bank rental free, however often or long you borrow. Two regular-price rentals of 30 minutes or more already cost at least ¥660, more than the monthly fee. Anyone with a free d account can join without a docomo line, and first-time members get up to 31 days free. Last updated: October 7, 2026 (checked against the official docomo and ChargeSPOT pages) Made by combining the official d VALUE PASS logo and an official ChargeSPOT image.Sources: docomo press release, docomo “CHARGESPOT for d VALUE PASS” page Enter the campaign &try 31 days free ↗ ※ docomo Affiliate link to docomo’s official campaign page (in Japanese). Enter before signing up to get the 550-point bonus. PR d VALUE PASS × CHARGESPOT Rent a ChargeSPOT power bank as often as you like, for ¥0each time It’s
Zetteria’s first Rich Hojicha Sweets Fair runs from Wednesday, October 14, 2026, until early November at 270 stores, excluding some locations, while supplies last. Four new items lean on hojicha’s toasty aroma and gentle bitterness: three shakes starting at ¥250 and a flaky Hojicha Milk Pie at ¥260. The shakes aren’t sold via delivery and may be unavailable at times due to equipment adjustments. Zetteria’s First Rich Hojicha Sweets Fair Starts October 14 Zetteria, the hamburger chain run by Zensho Group company Burger One Co., Ltd. (President and Representative Director: 木村 大志; headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo), will hold its limited-time “Rich Hojicha Sweets Fair” starting Wednesday, October 14, 2026. This is the first time the fair has been held. Built around the toasty aroma and gentle bitterness unique to hojicha (Japanese roasted green tea), the lineup features four new items: three shakes and one pie. With options ranging from
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MOS Burger’s Kanazawa Curry Katsu Burger returns on October 14, 2026, pairing a crispy pork loin katsu with a rich curry sauce made with Ishikawa’s Noto pork. It runs through the end of October at 320 stores in Tokyo, Hokuriku and Chukyo, and a new menchi katsu version is sold only in Chukyo. Each burger sold sends ¥10 to Noto Peninsula disaster relief. MOS Burger’s Kanazawa Curry Katsu Burger Is Back at More Stores Mos Food Services, Inc., the operator of MOS Burger, will launch the “Kanazawa Curry Katsu Burger” on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. This MOS-style take on Kanazawa curry is available for a limited time, in limited quantities and in selected regions. The key to its flavor is a curry sauce made with Noto pork raised in Ishikawa Prefecture. The burger is sold to support recovery from the 2024 Noto Peninsula disasters. In its third year,
Nakau’s Yuzu Onion Straw-Grilled Bonito Tataki Bowl pairs fatty Kagoshima bonito, seared over burning straw, with crisp onions and a bright yuzu garlic sauce. It goes on sale at 446 stores from 11:00 AM on October 14, 2026, with a regular bowl at ¥990 including tax. Grated ginger comes on the side, and takeout is available. Nakau Introduces the Limited-Time “Yuzu Onion Straw-Grilled Bonito Tataki Bowl” Nakau, the Japanese chain known for rice bowls (donburi) and Kyoto-style udon, will begin selling the limited-time “Yuzu Onion Straw-Grilled Bonito Tataki Bowl” (Japanese name: Yuzu Onion Warayaki Katsuo Tataki Don) from 11:00 AM on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. The star ingredient is rich, fatty bonito from Kagoshima Prefecture. The fish is straw-grilled for an aromatic finish and topped with crisp onions and a refreshing yuzu garlic sauce. Nakau is also offering the “Straw-Grilled Bonito Tataki Bowl,” a simpler version that focuses
Tokyo Ramen Festa 2026 runs at Komazawa Olympic Park from October 30 to November 3. Entry is free and each bowl costs ¥1,100 (tax included). This is the last edition at Komazawa. Here are the 12 shops, opening hours, access and tips.
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Yoshinoya’s limited-time Gyu Sanma Teishoku pairs grilled Hokkaido saury with gyu kobachi, beef simmered in each restaurant in a secret sauce, plus rice and miso soup. It goes on sale at most Yoshinoya restaurants nationwide from 11:00 a.m. on October 8, 2026, for ¥899 dine-in (tax included), with free rice upsizing and refills. Takeout is not available, and sales end once ingredients run out. Yoshinoya Co., Ltd. (headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President and Representative Director: Tetsuya Naruse) will launch the limited-time “Gyu Sanma Teishoku,” a set meal featuring saury from Hokkaido, at Yoshinoya restaurants nationwide (excluding some locations) from 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 8, 2026. The set lets diners enjoy grilled saury and Yoshinoya’s gyu kobachi (a small bowl of simmered beef) in one meal, and it is the third installment of the “Yoshinoya Fish Set Meal” series launched in May 2026. This article covers the dish’s highlights,
More than 200 exhibitors from all 47 prefectures come to Sunshine City in Ikebukuro from November 20 to 22, 2026. Admission is free. This guide covers hours, access, the food court, the sake and sweets corners, guest talk shows and how to pay.
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Big Boy and Victoria Station run a Halloween campaign from October 13 to 31, 2026, at 167 planned salad bar locations. The salad bar adds black squid-ink pasta salad, pumpkin potato salad, a Halloween cabbage mix and pumpkin pudding, while the official app offers ¥110 off (tax incl.) the Salad Bar Set or Premium Set. Children up to elementary school age get limited Halloween toys while supplies last. Big Boy Japan Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo), part of the Zensho Group, will hold a “Halloween Campaign” at its hamburger steak and steak restaurants “Big Boy” and “Victoria Station” from Tuesday, October 13 to Saturday, October 31, 2026. The campaign features three family-friendly offerings: Halloween-themed salads and a dessert on the salad bar, salad bar discount coupons via the official app, and limited-edition Halloween toys for kids. Image: 株式会社ゼンショーホールディングス (PR TIMES press release) Campaign Overview Period: Tuesday, October
New Dormy’s members who sign up by October 25, 2026 get a ¥500 coupon valid at every Dormy Inn, limited to the first 10,200. A ¥5,000 coupon for Kyoto Omuro Kadensho and a ¥3,000 coupon for La Vista Minami Aso are capped at 45 each. Those who also subscribe to the newsletter are entered into a draw for pair stay vouchers, with 9 pairs winning. Overview of the Dormy’s New Member Campaign Kyoritsu Maintenance, the operator of Dormy Inn and other properties, is running a new member registration campaign for its Dormy’s membership program from September 26 to October 25, 2026. New members who sign up during this period receive discount coupons, including one valid at all Dormy Inn properties. Those who also subscribe to the email newsletter are entered into a prize draw for pair stays at Kyoto Omuro Kadensho and La Vista Minami Aso. The campaign
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Tokyo Midtown Hibiya and Hibiya Nakadori light up from November 12, 2026 to February 28, 2027, 16:00–23:00. An 8m full-color tree themed on Avengers: Doomsday stands in Hibiya Step Plaza until December 25.
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About 45 young designers and makers sell their own homeware, jewelry, ceramics and glass at Omiya Kadomachi on October 24–25. Entry is free, no booking is needed, and the venue is a 3-minute walk from the JR Omiya East Exit. Here are the hours, featured makers and tips for visiting.
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Sogo Yokohama’s 8th Imohaku sweet potato fair runs October 3–12, 2026 on the 8th floor. Roasted sweet potatoes, Mont Blanc, crepes and savory bites from 31 shops, with example prices and tips for your visit.
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Buy a listed item at Lawson or FamilyMart between October 6 and 12, and your receipt prints a coupon for a free item. Lawson runs three pairs this week and FamilyMart runs one, with most coupons redeemable October 13–19. The best return is Wilkinson sparkling water, which earns a Calpis Soda that costs more than the bottle you buy. Last checked: October 7, 2026 (Lawson and FamilyMart official sites) Coupons issued Oct 6 (Tue) – Oct 12 (Mon)Buy one, get a free coupon for another: this week at Lawson and FamilyMart Japan’s convenience stores regularly run “1-ko kau to, 1-ko moraeru” (buy one, get one) deals. You buy a listed item and a free-item coupon is printed on your receipt. Bring it back during the exchange window and you walk out with a different listed item for ¥0. No sign-up needed. This week Lawson has three, FamilyMart has
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Azabudai Hills hosts Yakiimo Hiroba from 23 to 25 October 2026. Fourteen sweet potato and chestnut shops set up in the Central Plaza, and a bonfire, live acoustic music and a pumpkin patch run alongside. Entry is free. This guide covers hours, every shop with its listed price, and when to go.
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