Okutama Beer Fest 2026 runs October 31 to November 1 at the VERTERE brewery in Okutama, Tokyo. Entry is free. Here are the six breweries, the food vendors, the timetable, and how to get there without a car.
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HK Express’s 13th anniversary “Ultra Offer” sale offers Japan–Hong Kong flights from ¥2,300 one-way on Light fares. A round-trip purchase is required, and fuel surcharges and taxes are extra. Travel runs from January 3 to March 27, 2027, with different dates on some routes. Seats are limited, and the sale closes on October 30 or sooner if seats sell out. HK Express is celebrating 13 years of service with its “Ultra Offer” anniversary sale. Fares on Japan–Hong Kong routes start from just ¥2,300 one-way, a price befitting the milestone. The sale runs for only five days, from 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 26, 2026 to Friday, October 30, and ends as soon as seats sell out. If you are thinking about a trip to Hong Kong this winter or spring, it is worth checking early. Below, we cover the eligible routes, fare conditions, travel period and key points
Amakusa Airlines’ Santa Kosu-wari fare drops one-way tickets to ¥3,800 on Amakusa–Fukuoka and Amakusa–Kumamoto, and to ¥12,800 on Amakusa–Kumamoto–Osaka/Itami, for flights from December 1 to 25, 2026. You must wear a Santa hat plus a full Santa suit or one-piece dress, visible from check-in to the arrivals exit. Seats are limited, and booking opens November 1 at 9:00 a.m. Contents What Is Amakusa Airlines’ “Santa Kosu-wari” Fare? Promotion Overview Discounted Fares (One-Way) Requirements: Santa Costume Rules How to Book and Key Dates Checklist Before You Fly Who Is This For? Summary What Is Amakusa Airlines’ “Santa Kosu-wari” Fare? Amakusa Airlines has launched “Santa Kosu-wari” (Santa costume discount), a discounted fare available only during the Christmas season. It applies to flights from December 1 to December 25, 2026. Passengers who board wearing a Santa hat and Santa costume get discounted fares on all routes—a truly unique promotion. One-way fares
Mount Takao’s autumn festival runs Oct 24 – Dec 13, 2026. This guide covers peak foliage (usually mid-November to early December), the best viewing spots, the evening light-up along the cable car line, the shop sticker lottery, and how to get up the mountain.
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The 28th Fuji Kawaguchiko Autumn Leaves Festival runs from November 7 to 29, 2026, on the north shore of Lake Kawaguchi. This guide covers the evening light-up at the Momiji Corridor, food stalls and the craft market, and how to get there by bus or car.
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Hama Sushi starts a limited-time fair at stores nationwide on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, headlined by a large-cut southern bluefin tuna tenmi for 100 yen (110 yen incl. tax). Alongside it are a menchi-katsu-style nigiri made with Awaji Island wakame and a boiled Hokkaido bairdi snow crab piece at 290 yen (319 yen incl. tax). All three are available only while supplies last. Contents Hama Sushi's Limited-Time Fair Starts Tuesday, October 27 Large-Cut Southern Bluefin Tuna Tenmi: 100 Yen (110 Yen incl. Tax) Awaji Island Wakame Waka-Menchi Nigiri: 120 Yen (132 Yen incl. Tax) Hokkaido Boiled Bairdi Snow Crab: 290 Yen (319 Yen incl. Tax) Price Summary Win Meal Vouchers on Hama Sushi's Official X Account Things to Know Before You Visit Summary Hama Sushi’s Limited-Time Fair Starts Tuesday, October 27 Hama Sushi, the sushi chain run by Hama Sushi Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo), will start
Yakiimo Fes Osaka is a sweet potato food festival at Taiyo no Hiroba in Osaka Castle Park from Oct 30 to Nov 8. Entry is free and food stalls are cashless only. Hours, access, menu themes and what to check before you go.
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Meta’s AI agent Muse has been available in Japan since October 23, 2026, and you can sign up with just a phone number or email address. If you enter invite code UA4EJX in Settings within 48 hours of creating your account, you and your inviter each get 1 billion Muse tokens. That matches two weeks of the $20/month Power plan. Live in Japan since Oct 23 Muse invite code: 1 billion tokens for you and a friend Enter the code in Settings within 48 hours of creating your account. Invite code: UA4EJX Meta’s personal AI agent, Muse, became available in Japan on October 23, 2026. Japan is the first place outside North America to get it, so if you live here, you can sign up today with a Japanese phone number or an email address. If you’re about to start, don’t skip the invite code. Enter it in
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Nagatoro’s autumn leaves festival runs November 1–30, 2026, with an evening light-up at Tsuki-no-Ishi Momiji Park from November 6–29 (4 p.m.–9 p.m.). This guide covers viewing spots, train and car access, parking and what to check before you go.
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On October 31 and November 1, 2026, the Musashino Mura amusement park in Kazo, Saitama holds a two-day udon festival. A ¥1,000 tasting set of four handmade udon is limited to 200 per day, and the quiz, photo spot and coloring board are free. Park admission is charged separately.
Air New Zealand is taking 15% off fares on its new Tokyo/Narita–Christchurch nonstop when you book with promo code NRTCHC15 by October 31, 2026. Travel runs from the November 27 launch through May 8, 2027, covering New Zealand’s summer and Japan’s major holidays. Economy, Premium Economy and Business Premier qualify, though some booking classes are excluded. Air New Zealand Launches a Sale to Celebrate Its New Tokyo Narita–Christchurch Route To mark the launch of its Tokyo/Narita–Christchurch service on November 27, 2026, Air New Zealand is running the Christchurch “Scenic Nonstop Flight” (Zekkei Chokkobin) pre-launch sale from October 23 to October 31, 2026. Enter the promo code “NRTCHC15” when booking flights on the eligible route and your fare will be discounted by 15%. Because travel is valid from the inaugural date of November 27, this is a great chance to try the brand-new nonstop service at a lower price.
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Tama Zoological Park in Hino, Tokyo, holds its 12th Africa Fair on November 22 and 23. This guide covers embassy booths, live African music and dance, a stamp rally with 800 shoulder bags each day, serval face painting, a free bead workshop and what changes if it rains.
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On November 23, 2026 (a national holiday), the Rainbow Ride 2026 finish area in Aomi, Odaiba, hosts Multi Sports. The free event runs from 9:30 to 15:30 with celebrity stages, BMX demos, hands-on sports and food trucks. Here is the schedule, the guest lineup and what you can try.
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Kobe Illuminage is running at Michi-no-Eki Kobe Fruit & Flower Park until February 14, 2027. Ticket prices, opening hours, last entry, show times and the new attractions for this season.
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Tokyo Christmas Market opens at Shin-Toyosu on November 20 and at Shiba Park on December 4, and both venues run until December 25. This guide covers hours, last entry, access and the two-part key visual by artist Kayo Horaguchi.
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Kintetsu Department Store Wakayama holds an Autumn Hokkaido Grand Fair from October 28 to November 10, 2026. The lineup changes halfway through. This guide covers what is sold in each phase, prices, daily limits and the ¥1,080 bento times.
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Katori City in Chiba is holding Tachibana Park Fes 2026 at Tachibana Fureai Park on Saturday, November 7, from 10:00 to 16:00. The day includes live sets and DJs, kitchen cars and a market, dog-friendly kayaking, an excavator ride, skateboarding and JAL’s Sora-iku program. Here are the date, address, lineup, activities and what to check before you go.