Terrace Mall Shonan celebrates its 15th anniversary with Our Blue Xmas, a blue Christmas illumination from November 11 to December 25. It features an 8 m main tree, a light show every 15 minutes and free heart ornaments you can write on in October.
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Inokashira Park Zoo near Kichijoji stays open until 20:00 on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 November 2026. Here are the entry and gate times, keeper talks on nocturnal animals, a sculpture tour, a Sunday concert, food stalls and the rules for a visit after dark.
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Bakeries from Saitama and beyond gather at Urawa PARCO on November 7–8. This guide covers which shops come on which day, where to find cream bread and anpan, and how the 30-per-day Sugoi Bagel Bag works.
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Five breweries from western Kanagawa are pouring at Suzuhiro Kamaboko no Sato in Odawara on 7–8 November 2026. Entry is ¥3,500 for Nyo Club members or ¥4,000 general, and covers five tasting pours and a reusable cup.
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Six towns and villages from Miyagi to Oita bring about 80 local products to TENOHA Daikanyama in Shibuya for two days. Admission is free. This guide covers the hours, what each region is selling, the chef collaboration menus, the mascot events and the candle workshop booking.
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Tokyu Plaza Kamata, next to Kamata Station, holds two free autumn events. Free rooftop screenings of SING and The Addams Family run on 23 and 25 October. A bread festival with bakeries from Tokyo, Kanagawa and Yamaguchi follows on 31 October and 1 November. This guide covers seats, rain rules, the shop line-up and access.
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Iwate food market at JR Urawa Station from October 19 to 25: daily opening hours, the six vendors, the limited items sent down by shinkansen on October 22 and 23, and what to check before you go.
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JAL’s international Time Sale runs from October 8 to 18, 2026, with round-trip economy fares from Tokyo starting at ¥50,000 to Taipei and ¥117,800 to Honolulu. Europe starts at ¥160,000 and North America at ¥175,000, fuel surcharges included. Travel is valid as late as July 31, 2027, depending on the route. JAL International Time Sale Runs Until October 18 Japan Airlines (JAL) is holding its international “Time Sale” (海外航空券タイムセール) from October 8 to 18, 2026. Routes from Tokyo cover Asia, Guam and Hawaii, Oceania, Europe and North America, with the lowest round-trip economy fare starting at ¥50,000 to Taipei. Honolulu starts at ¥117,800, four European cities at ¥160,000, and major North American cities at ¥175,000. Many routes also offer business class fares, and some include premium economy. Sale Overview Sale period: October 8 – October 18, 2026 Travel period: October 8, 2026 – July 31, 2027 (varies by
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Kitakyushu brings a kakuuchi-style drinks booth, a local food market with Sukesan Udon and nukadaki, and a PR corner to the ground floor of Tokyo Kotsu Kaikan in Yurakucho on Saturday, October 17, 11:30–17:30. A Kitakyushu booth also appears at a Friday-night drinks event at the same venue.
Burger King Japan’s limited-time Pickleball Burger and Chicken Pickleball Burger arrive on October 9, 2026, each stacked with 11 pickle slices and a creamy dill-and-lemon sauce. The double beef version costs ¥1,490 à la carte and the chicken version ¥690, and every burger comes with a paddle keychain while supplies last. App members can also win a ¥230-off set coupon in a game running through October 15. Burger King® Teams Up with Pickleball Again Starting Friday, October 9, 2026, Burger King®, operated in Japan by BK Japan Co., Ltd., will release two limited-time, limited-quantity burgers in collaboration with the racket sport pickleball: the Pickleball Burger and the Chicken Pickleball Burger. Both feature 11 pickle slices and are finished with a special creamy dill sauce fragrant with dill and lemon — a true pickle lover’s burger. Image: 株式会社ビーケー・ジャパン (PR TIMES press release) Burger King® supports pickleball, a racket sport
Nakau’s Wafu Demi Hamburg Teishoku goes on sale October 14, 2026, at 11:00 AM for a limited time, with 446 stores planned. Its onion-based demi-glace gets depth from Hatcho miso and a gentle sweetness from white miso. Four versions (standard, onsen egg, fried egg, and cheese) cost ¥960–¥1,210 for dine-in, and takeout is ¥150 cheaper. Nakau’s New Autumn Set Meal: “Wafu Demi Hamburg Teishoku” Arrives for a Limited Time Nakau is a Japanese chain known for its rice bowls and Kyoto-style udon. It is introducing a new set meal that’s perfect for autumn. Nakau Co., Ltd. has announced that it will sell the “Wafu Demi Hamburg Teishoku” (Japanese-Style Demi-Glace Hamburg Steak Set Meal) for a limited time starting Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Nakau is a brand of the Zensho group, which also operates Sukiya and other chains. Image: 株式会社ゼンショーホールディングス (PR TIMES press release) The set
From October 9 to 11, 2026, every ramen you order to eat in at Taiyo no Tomato Men comes with a coupon for a free bowl on your next visit. This guide covers the rules, all 16 participating shops in Tokyo, Kanagawa, Saitama, Osaka, Kyoto and Nara, and the separate online sale.
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Domino’s Pizza Japan runs a 90-minute all-you-can-eat plan at participating stores, with S-size pizzas baked to order. Adults pay from ¥2,600 on weekdays 11:00–16:00 up to ¥4,500 for the Premium Course with 16 sides, and preschoolers eat free. Booking is by phone only, and if more than half of an item is left over, you pay the regular takeout price. Domino’s Pizza Japan, the delivery pizza chain, is running “Domino’s All-You-Can-Eat” (Domino no Tabehoudai) at select participating stores. Officially launched on Monday, June 29, 2026, the plan lets you enjoy piping-hot pizzas, baked only after you order, as much as you like for 90 minutes in the store. Prices start at ¥2,600 per adult, and the company itself calls it its “ultimate value hack,” a little-known deal for those in the know. Here is a rundown of the three courses, their prices and the rules. Image: 株式会社ドミノ・ピザ ジャパン (PR
KFC Japan’s Delivery Day Pack now bundles 9 pieces of Original Chicken and 5 pieces of Colonel Crispy for ¥2,980 (tax included), about 30% less than the ¥4,420 à la carte total. It goes on sale on the 15th of every month starting October 15, 2026, and is available only through KFC Delivery via KFC Net Order. A separate delivery fee applies. KFC’s Delivery-Only “Delivery Day Pack” Gets a Makeover on October 15 (Thu) KFC Japan (Japan Kentucky Fried Chicken Co., Ltd.) is renewing the lineup of its “Delivery Day Pack,” a bundle sold only through KFC Delivery and only on the 15th of every month, starting Thursday, October 15, 2026. The new pack is built around two of KFC’s most popular items: the signature Original Chicken and Colonel Crispy, a side menu item born in Japan. It includes 9 pieces of Original Chicken and 5 pieces of
Matsuya’s MEGA-Mori Fair returns for one week, from 10:00 a.m. on October 13 to 10:00 a.m. on October 20, 2026. The Kimukaru Don (¥1,200) and Pork Loin Negi-Shio Don (¥1,140) come with double the meat of a large size and extra-large rice, keeping their usual flavors. Both are available for takeout at participating Matsuya restaurants across Japan. Matsuya’s MEGA-Mori Fair Returns for One Week Matsuya Foods Co., Ltd., headquartered in Musashino, Tokyo, will hold the “MEGA-Mori Fair” at Matsuya, its chain serving gyumeshi (beef bowls), curry, set meals and other rice bowls, starting at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. The fair features two popular bowls: the Kimukaru Don with its rich sauce, and the Pork Loin Negi-Shio Don with its refreshing sauce. Both keep their signature flavors while being upgraded to a colossal portion that puts the meat front and center, available for a limited time
Kyoto Takashimaya holds its Great Hokkaido Fair from October 14 to 26, with about 70 shops. This guide covers the raw scallops, Biei corn, weekly ramen and sushi eat-in, limited bento, adzuki and milk sweets, and the hours.
A two-day mountain market in front of Takaosanguchi Station on the Keio Takao Line, Oct 31–Nov 1, 9:00–16:00. Hiking gear brands, a bear-spray demo, Mitake souvenirs, a limited Yama to Keikoku beer and free talks that need advance registration.
Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi hosts Dai Chuo-ku Ten from October 21 to 26, 2026, with more than 40 shops from Chuo City. This guide covers the chef collaborations, eat-in hours, items with daily limits and the craft corner, with every price as listed (tax included).
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