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Nagoya Antique Market expands to three days, November 21–23, with changing stalls, Nordic and Eastern European antiques, overseas vintage shops and themed indoor markets.

Bakushokuonsai returns to Osaka’s Ama Site Park on November 20–23, with international food, craft beer and live performances. Admission details and the lineup are still to be announced.

Plan a November 23 outing in Moka, Tochigi, with local produce, an electric mini steam-style train, emergency vehicle displays and a free shuttle connecting festival areas.

Try curry dishes from 28 vendors at Inazawa City Hall on November 15. Entry is free, with character shows and live performances also planned.

Plan an autumn visit to Hirosaki Park with garden admission prices, evening displays, boat rides and family activities. The festival runs from October 30 to November 8, 2026.

UUUU.FES brings food trucks, independent shops, children’s activities and live performances to Kishiwada on November 7–8. Entry is free, and pets and pop-up tents are welcome.

Pick up up to three secondhand clothing items per person at Kuzuha Mall on November 8. LINE registration is required for collecting clothes; donation-only visits have no participation conditions.

Kameoka hosts two free music festivals: jazz across five stages on November 3 and a wind band festival on November 7. Here are the venues, performers and travel details to check before going.

Browse Hasami pottery, try workshops and enjoy a picnic at this free four-day event in Nagasaki. Here are the dates, venue, food options and sticker-rally conditions.

Make a custom denim accessory, watch jeans being sewn and browse Kojima brands at Japan Denim Days, held outside Kojima Station on November 7–8.

Setouchi celebrates Citizens’ Day on November 1 with free rides on two city bus routes, museum admission for residents and local food offers. Eligibility varies by activity.

Taste seafood dishes from 33 port communities in Nanao on October 31–November 1. Find the two venues, guest lineup, voting deadline and details to check before travelling.

Hirosaki City Apple Park in Aomori hosts a two-day apple harvest festival on October 31 and November 1, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Entry is free. Apple picking costs ¥100 per 100 g, and there are craft workshops, apple pies from local shops, and a 2-meter giant apple pie.

On November 3, 2026, 4,050 drones will draw Saga’s townscapes, history and local scenery in the night sky at the Saga International Balloon Fiesta. This guide covers the date, venue, who is behind the show, and what to check on the official site before you go.

Mother Farm in Futtsu, Chiba runs its winter illumination, Mother Illumi, from October 31, 2026 to February 28, 2027 on weekends and holidays, and every day from December 24 to January 4. Entry after 16:00 is ¥900 for adults and parking after 16:00 is free. This guide covers dates, fees, evening animal events, night rides and food.

The Christmas market at Tokyo Solamachi 4F Sky Arena runs from November 5 to December 25, 2026, and entry is free. This guide covers the hours, the 4-meter giant stollen ceremony on opening night, new menu items, the Grimm boot mugs, payment and tips for avoiding the crowds.

Tamba City’s first Tan no Yasai Festa runs Nov 5–8 at Michi-no-Eki Tamba Obaachan no Sato. Entry is free. Farmers sell black soybeans, Dainagon azuki and chestnuts, and each day has its own theme, including a Friday night market and a Sunday mochi-maki finale.