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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.

Tokyo Port is running a free 60-minute evening cruise from Hinode Pier past the lit-up Rainbow Bridge and the container cranes. There are 250 places per sailing, groups can be up to five people, and online applications close on November 9, 2026.

The 30th Matsudo Nanbu Market Festival in Matsudo, Chiba runs Sunday, November 8, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine. Fill-a-bag vegetables, seafood and beef deals, a bingo game for shoppers, kids activities, and how to get there by bus.

Try Hana no Mai’s new sake at its Hamamatsu brewery event, station shops or a seated dinner in Shizuoka. The dinner has separate online and phone booking deadlines.

Joso’s winter fireworks display takes place on December 12, with around 10,000 or more fireworks planned. The Christmas market is free to enter, but fireworks viewing areas require paid tickets, with a limited exception for children.

See the Midosuji illuminations from a 16th-floor terrace in Osaka. WowUs SKY TERRACE runs November 3–December 26, with a seasonal drink included in the ¥2,200 admission.

Tokyo Christmas Market comes to Shin-Toyosu from November 20 to December 25. Plan your visit with admission prices, station access and a preview of 10 seasonal dishes, sweets and drinks.

Visit Iinuma Honke in Chiba on December 5 for fresh sake, local food and live music. Entry is free; drinks use tickets, with an advance booklet priced at ¥1,700.

Hopping Market brings Hiroshima food, crafts, workshops and live stages to the Sogo Hiroshima rooftop on November 14–15. Entry is free; an optional ¥2,000 HOPPING PASS includes shopping vouchers and early access.

Aomaru 47 brings regional Japanese specialties to Otemachi Tower on November 10–13. The lineup changes halfway through, with northern Tohoku and Hyogo first, followed by Hamamatsu and Oita.

Explore seafood bento, regional sushi, hegi soba and limited daily specials from four prefectures at Matsuzakaya Ueno, November 5–10. Fresh-season crab is scheduled to arrive from November 7.

Taste seven wines made from grape varieties and clones imported by JVA. The Shibuya venue is full, but an online option is listed for wine enthusiasts; a separate Hiroshima session is aimed at wine professionals.

Kashiwa Takashimaya’s Kyoto Fair runs October 28–November 3, with matcha desserts, freshly prepared sushi, autumn sweets and sheep-themed crafts. Here is what to look for and which floors to visit.

Students from 42 agricultural high schools sell the crops and foods they made at Daimaru Tokyo and YANMAR TOKYO on October 31 and November 1, 2026. Hours, the digital stamp rally, the student lunch menu and tips for visiting.

Tokushima ramen gets a two-day event at Shinmachigawa Mizugiwa Park. On Oct 31, children can top their own bowl for free (first 300). On Nov 1, five local shops gather for a one-day EXPO with a stamp lottery. Here are the times, rules and planning tips.