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Autumn fireworks over Shonan: the 2026 Fujisawa Enoshima Fireworks lights up Katase Kaigan Nishihama for 30 minutes on Saturday 17 October, with about 1,000 shells including a 20-gou giant. Dates, times, station access and the no-rain-date rule, explained in English.

Tokyo’s kitchenware street in Asakusa holds its 41st tool festival from 6 to 12 October 2026: about 130 shops selling at special prices, a raffle with ¥5 million in prizes, a digital stamp rally, and a 850m pedestrian street on the final day.

Japan’s largest soy milk festival returns to Shinjuku Southern Terrace from 10 to 12 October 2026. Entry is free, 13 vendors serve event-only dishes, and Kikkoman runs a four-way tasting booth. Here is what an English-speaking visitor needs to know.

Craft Gyoza Fes returns to Saitama-Shintoshin for six days from 7 to 12 October 2026. Entry is free, payment is cashless only, and eight featured gyoza shops are lined up. Here is what an English-speaking visitor needs to know before going.

Around 200 domestic Japanese cheeses in one place at Roppongi Hills Arena on 10-11 October 2026. Free entry area, two tasting ticket types (2,500 yen / 3,500 yen) and the Japan Cheese Awards 2026 ceremony – here is how the two days are structured.

From 21 September to 6 October 2026, Saitama’s Kinchakuda turns crimson with about five million red spider lilies. Here is the admission fee, the free shuttle bus schedule, access from central Tokyo and how to time your visit.

Latin and Caribbean food, music and dance land in Ueno Park on 3-4 October 2026. Entry is free, 44 food stalls and 24 food trucks are lined up, and there is a sister event in Yoyogi two weeks later.

From 19 September to 4 October, the Gongendo embankment in Satte, Saitama turns crimson with about 3 million red spider lilies. Entry and parking are free, and 2026 brings the first night-time illumination of the flower slope, open until 22:00.

The 4th Kyodo no Mori Manjushage Festival runs 19 September to 4 October at the Fuchu City Kyodo no Mori Museum, with around 400,000 red spider lilies, taiko performances and hands-on workshops. Adults pay ¥300, junior high and under ¥150.

On 3 October 2026, Okunitama Shrine in Fuchu hosts the Musashi no Kuni Sake Festival: two 120-minute tasting sessions with sake from across Japan, plus snacks and local Tokyo bottles. Tickets are ¥3,500 and advance-only this year.

Mugi Fes returns on Sunday 27 September 2026 at HOME / WORK VILLAGE in Ikejiri-Ohashi, Tokyo. Entry is free. The bread market and pizza need no ticket, while the ramen and the workshops do. This guide covers the timings, the bakery line-up and access.

A free three-day food and drink festival at Ebina Central Park, 25–27 September, 11:00–20:00. It has 34 stalls, highballs from ¥600, local craft beer, steamed oysters, a one-pound steak, and festival games for kids. The park is a short walk from Ebina Station.

A free two-day bon odori festival on the rooftop lawn of MIYASHITA PARK in Shibuya. It mixes traditional bon dancing with DJs and live music, food stalls and a festival market. This guide covers the dates, hours, programme, access, what happens if it rains, and ideas for keeping costs down.

Japan Spirits Festival returns on September 26–27 at the new Otemachi Gate Building in Tokyo. Entry is free, and more than 30 distilleries from Hokkaido to Okinawa pour whisky, gin, shochu, awamori and rum. Drinks are paid for with ¥250 coins. This guide covers the schedule, access, coin packs, advance tickets and tips for the day.

Sapporo Breweries holds the YEBISU Beer Gourmet Grand Prix at Ebisu Garden Place from 19 to 27 September 2026. Entry is free and payment is cashless only. You can try four finalist dishes and vote for the winner, then visit a food-truck stage in the second half. A limited-edition ale is poured from 15:00 each day.

Japan’s first big festival built around banh mi comes to Shinjuku Central Park on 26–27 September 2026. Entry is free, and food and drinks are paid separately. Here are the hours, the venue, what’s planned and what to check before you go.