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Jusanya 2026: Japan's Second Moon-Viewing Night Is Oct 23
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Kenrokuen Autumn Leaves 2026: 7 Free Illumination Nights from November 7
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Kurama Fire Festival 2026: Access, Road Closures, and the Last Train Out (October 22)
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Karaoke in Japan for First-Timers: Free Time vs Per-30-Min, Going Solo, and the One-Drink Rule
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Sanrio Halloween Happy Kuji 2026: Price, Where to Buy, Hello Kitty & Kuromi Prizes
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IKEA Halloween 2026 in Japan: The KUSTFYR Range from ¥199, and Where to Buy
Sep 7, 202607
Shopping
Fukubukuro 2027: When Japan's Lucky Bags Drop, How to Enter the Lotteries, and the New Tax-Free Rule
Sep 6, 202608
Culture
Hatsumode in Tokyo 2027: Which Shrine, When to Go & What to Wear for the New Year Crowds
Sep 5, 202609
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Chiikawa x CITEN 2026: Release Date, Prices for All 6 Items, and Where to Buy
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Kenrokuen Autumn Leaves 2026: 7 Free Illumination Nights from November 7
Sep 10, 2026
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Jozankei Autumn Leaves 2026: Sapporo Day Trip and What to Wear
Sep 3, 2026
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Miyajima Autumn Leaves 2026: Peak Dates, Ropeway Reservations, and the ¥100 Tax
Sep 2, 2026
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Jusanya 2026: Japan's Second Moon-Viewing Night Is Oct 23
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Sep 9, 2026Culture
Hatsumode in Tokyo 2027: Which Shrine, When to Go & What to Wear for the New Year Crowds
Sep 5, 2026
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Kamiarizuki 2026 at Izumo Taisha: Dates & How to Attend
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Sanrio Halloween Happy Kuji 2026: Price, Where to Buy, Hello Kitty & Kuromi Prizes
Sep 8, 2026Shopping
IKEA Halloween 2026 in Japan: The KUSTFYR Range from ¥199, and Where to Buy
Sep 7, 2026Shopping
Fukubukuro 2027: When Japan's Lucky Bags Drop, How to Enter the Lotteries, and the New Tax-Free Rule
Sep 6, 2026Shopping
Chiikawa x CITEN 2026: Release Date, Prices for All 6 Items, and Where to Buy
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