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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.
- PlacesKyoto Daimonji 2026: 4 Official Spots for the Aug 16 Okuribi Fires (8 p.m.)Daimonji lights up at 8 p.m. on Aug 16, 2026, and four more hills follow. Where to stand, the one paid plan still open, and which late train reaches Osaka.
- Food & DrinkBaskin-Robbins Japan × Pokémon 2026: Only the Double Cup Gets a Sticker (Aug 1–31)Baskin-Robbins Japan's Pokémon campaign runs Aug 1–31, 2026. Stickers come only with the Double Cup; the Poké Ball sundae is capped at three per order to Aug 9.
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- ShoppingRilakkuma x Coleman 2026: Where to Buy, Only 6 Loft StoresSan-X's Coleman x Rilakkuma hits stores Aug 1, 2026, online Aug 3 at 10 a.m. JST. Only six Loft branches carry it. All 31 stores, seven in Tokyo, plus prices.
- PlacesOmagari Fireworks 2026 (Aug 29): Ticketed Seats Only, No Same-Day Sales, July 31 CutoffOmagari Hanabi 2026 is Aug 29 — every seat is ticketed, no same-day tickets, and individual sales close July 31. Prices, access, road closures and rain rules.
- Know-HowTokyo Bike Share Prices 2026: LUUP vs Docomo vs HELLO CYCLING for 15, 30 and 60 MinutesWhich app is easiest, and is it really as cheap as it looks — a practical look at four bike-share services in Tokyo, for visitors and residents alike.
- PlacesNikko Autumn Leaves 2026: Peak Timing and Dodging the Irohazaka TrafficColor drops from Oku-Nikko to town over two months. Irohazaka traffic peaks 9am-3pm—go before 7am weekends, after 3pm weekdays. With access and the NIKKO PASS.
- PlacesAwa Odori Tokushima 2026: Tickets, Dates, and Paid vs Free ViewingTokushima's Awa Odori 2026 runs Aug 11-15; street dancing is Aug 12-15 nights. Paid vs free viewing, tickets, the niwaka-ren, and access, from official sources.
- PlacesSnow Monkey Park (Jigokudani) 2026: Best Time to Visit, ¥800 Tickets & How to Get There from TokyoWild macaques soak in a hot spring at Jigokudani. Winter is the best time. 2026 guide: ¥800 tickets, hours, getting there from Tokyo, passes, and what to wear.
- PlacesKinchakuda Red Spider Lilies 2026: Peak Bloom, ¥500 Entry & Getting There from KomaSaitama's Kinchakuda: ~5 million red spider lilies peak mid-Sept to early Oct. ¥500 entry, 15 min from Koma Station. Check the bloom before your 2026 trip.
