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Explore the latest articles from Glos Travel, our travel publication, covering food, shopping, places, and practical travel knowledge in Japanese and English.
- ShoppingMellojoy Harajuku Pop-Up 2026: Opens Sept 9 — Venue, Hours and What to ExpectMellojoy, the viral TikTok squishy brand, opens its first Harajuku pop-up on Sept 9, 2026. Entry is by advance reservation, and a passport works as ID.
- PlacesTokyo Autumn Illumination 2026: Koishikawa Korakuen from Nov 13, Rikugien from Nov 25Four Tokyo venues light their autumn leaves after dark. In 2026 Koishikawa Korakuen runs Nov 13-24 and Rikugien Nov 25-Dec 6, so you can fit in both.
- Food & DrinkAutumn Food in Japan 2026: What's in Season and Where to Eat ItJapan's tastiest season: sanma (at a record low), matsutake, chestnuts, new rice, and Shine Muscat peak Sept–Nov 2026. What's in season and where to find it.
- PlacesAsakusa Samba Carnival 2026: Dates, Parade Route & Free Viewing SpotsOne of Japan's biggest samba parades hits Asakusa on Saturday, Aug 29, 2026, from 1 p.m. Watch free from the roadside; paid supporter seats closed Aug 10.
- CultureOhagi and Japan's Autumnal Equinox 2026: What It Is and Where to Buy ItOhagi is a soft rice sweet in red bean paste. In 2026 Japan's Autumnal Equinox is Sept 23, ending a break of up to five days. What it is and where to buy one.
- ShoppingPokemon x FamilyMart 2026: How to Get the Mega Rayquaza & Pikachu Frienda PicksFamilyMart's Pokemon Frienda Pick giveaway, Aug 11 to Sep 7, 2026: Mega Rayquaza with 2 desserts from Aug 11, Pikachu and Zeraora with 3 breads from Aug 25.
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- ShoppingSanrio x FamilyMart 2026: How to Get the Free Charms and Pouches from Aug 18FamilyMart's second Sanrio wave starts Aug 18, 2026: buy two eligible items, get one free acrylic charm or a new pouch. About 16,400 stores, while stocks last.
- CultureTsukimi 2026: Japan's Moon-Viewing Night Is Sept 25, Not the Full MoonJapan's moon-viewing custom (tsukimi): the 2026 harvest moon on Sept 25, the rare 2-day gap to the true full moon, and why "tsukimi" dishes have an egg on top.
- Know-HowWhere to Stay in Kyoto 2026: Best Areas and the New Lodging TaxWhere to stay in Kyoto by what you most want to see — Higashiyama, downtown, or Arashiyama — plus the new 2026 lodging tax (200–10,000 yen a night).
