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Visit Palsystem’s Yokohama Kita Center on November 7 for food tastings, live strings and family activities. Entry is free, but two baby activities require reservations.

Yonezawa’s city-center autumn festival takes place on October 31, with food stalls, Halloween photos and live entertainment. Free imoni requires collecting sweets and stamps at two booths and is available while supplies last.

Yaizu’s two-day waterfront festival returns on November 14–15, with limited free seafood tastings, ship visits and different stage programs each day. Here’s how to choose your day and what to check before travelling.

Plan a visit to Karatsu Kunchi with the three-day float procession schedule, access via Karatsu Station, and parking details to check before travelling.

Ten ramen shops gather at Kaiseizan Park in Koriyama from October 30 to November 3. Entry is free; ramen requires tickets. Here are the prices, opening hours and travel details.

Nyoirinji, Ogori’s Frog Temple, will host Fuukoue from November 1–3. Expect illuminated autumn leaves and decorative lanterns; lighting hours and admission details still need checking.

Saga’s riverside balloon festival runs from October 30 to November 3. Plan your visit around the temporary JR station, balloon displays and the official schedule.

Sample more than 200 junmai sake varieties from over 45 breweries at Nagoya’s MIRAI TOWER. Check advance tickets, daily opening hours and what to confirm before visiting.

Craft beer and food come to Shoganji Temple in Saitama on November 3. Here’s how to get there, what’s planned and which costs still need checking.

The Shuri Castle Revival Festival runs November 1–3, 2026, in Naha. Plan around the daily royal processions, check individual program times, and find practical access information.

Explore coffee from 35 Tokai-area roasters and cafés at Hisaya-odori Park on November 3. Here is what to expect, how to get there and which details to check before visiting.

Around 70 shops are expected at Oasis 21 on November 3. Plan your visit with opening times, Sakae Station access, workshop booking notes and a guide to the bread and activities.

Malaysia Fair returns to Toyosu Park from October 30 to November 1, with Malaysian food, traditional dance and culture. Here are the opening hours, station access and details to check before visiting.

Nakasu’s winter lights run from November 2 to January 12, with twin trees at Fukuhaku Deai Bridge and illuminated streets nearby. Here are the opening ceremony details and what to check before visiting.

Kobe’s Meriken Park hosts a free Christmas event from December 19–25, with drone shows, food and stage activities. Fireworks are planned for the opening and closing nights.

Sendai Christmas Market runs December 4–25 at Nishikicho Park. Entry is usually free, but eight dates require a ¥1,600 contribution with an original mug. Elementary-school children and younger enter free every day.