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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.
- Food & DrinkTokyo Ramen Festa 2026: Which Day to Go, How Tickets Work, and Komazawa's Final YearTokyo Ramen Festa 2026 (Oct 30-Nov 3) is the final year at Komazawa Park. Free entry, 1,100 yen a bowl. The quietest days, how tickets work, and getting there.
- Food & DrinkKFC Christmas in Japan 2026: When to Reserve the Bucket and Beat the SelloutA KFC bucket is Japan's Christmas tradition, and sets sell out. When reservations open, how to book, pickup dates, and the early-bird discount for December.
- CultureSawara Grand Festival 2026: Dates, the Saturday 14-Float Lineup & Getting There from NaritaSawara Grand Festival 2026: Oct 9-11 in Katori, Chiba. 14 giant floats through 'Little Edo,' all out Saturday. Dates, closures, and getting there from Narita.
- ShoppingSanrio House Nagoya 2026: How to Book Your Visit & Japan's First CaféSanrio house opens its third store—and Japan's first with a café—at Nagoya PARCO on Oct 29, 2026. Reservation-only at first: shop bookings open Oct 7 via LINE.
- Know-HowCheap Domestic Flights in Japan: How ANA's Time Sale WorksHow ANA's domestic time sale works, how to find the cheapest web-only fare, and the catches—no flight changes and refund fees—before you book flights in Japan.
- ShoppingShimamura x Dragon Quest 2026: Which Stores, Numbered Tickets, and Sell-OutsDragon Quest x Shimamura hits stores nationwide on Oct 7, 2026, sold by numbered ticket while stocks last: which stores join, how tickets work, sell-out risk.
- CultureChichibu Night Festival 2026: Dec 2 or 3? Fireworks, Seats & Last TrainChichibu Night Festival (Yomatsuri) is Dec 2–3, 2026: which day to pick, 2025 timings, whether ¥4,000 seats are worth it and the last train to Tokyo.
- PlacesRun Japan Without Packing Shoes: Kamo River + 3 More RoutesSkip packing running shoes. Have gear sent to your hotel almost anywhere in Japan, then return it unwashed. Plus 4 routes: Kamo River, Chatan, Kanazawa, Toyosu.
- Placeshololive Grand Reception 2026: How to Get Tokyo Tickets Before Slots Sell Outhololive's 9th-anniversary exhibition runs Oct 10-Nov 23, 2026 in Ariake, Tokyo. Timed-entry only; sold-out slots get no same-day sales. Buy before Oct 9.
