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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.
- PlacesNiseko Luxury Hotels 2026-27: 5 Onsen Picks, 3 Ski-In/Ski-OutNiseko's five best luxury hotels for 2026-27. Three are true ski-in/ski-out and all have an onsen, from the Park Hyatt to a forest ryokan—how to choose.
- Know-HowIs Japan Open at New Year? Shops, Banks, Trains & Shrines (Dec 31–Jan 3, 2026–27)What's open in Japan over New Year (Dec 31, 2026-Jan 3, 2027): convenience stores, trains and shrines keep running; banks and department stores close.
- Food & DrinkHokkaido Fair in Yoyogi 2026: Free Entry, Dates & What to Eat (Oct 1–4)Hokkaido Fair in Yoyogi: free entry Oct 1-4, 2026 at Yoyogi Park, 7 min from Harajuku. Some 70-80 stalls of seafood bowls, miso ramen, and Hokkaido sweets.
- PlacesNiseko Ski 2026-27: Opens Nov 28, Lift Pass Prices, and Getting TherePlan a 2026-27 Niseko ski trip: season opens Nov 28, the All Mountain Pass runs from 8,800 yen a day for four areas, plus the route from New Chitose Airport.
- CultureAutumn Festivals in Japan 2026: Which to See, and Which Day to GoA calendar of Japan's autumn festivals (Oct-Nov): Takayama, Kurama, Kawagoe, Nagasaki Kunchi and more - when each runs, what to see, and which day to go.
- PlacesNagasaki Kunchi 2026: Box Seats Are Sold Out — How to Still See It on Oct 7–9Nagasaki Kunchi 2026 runs Oct 7-9. Box seats sold out, but you can still see it: same-day 1,500 yen standing at Suwa Shrine (Oct 7 & 9) or free street rounds.
- CultureJusanya 2026: Japan's Second Moon-Viewing Night Is Oct 23Jusanya, Japan's second moon-viewing night, is Oct 23, 2026. Tradition says view both autumn moons or neither. The odd names, offerings, and how to mark it.
- PlacesKenrokuen Autumn Leaves 2026: 7 Free Illumination Nights from November 7Autumn at Kenrokuen Garden, Kanazawa: foliage peaks in November, and the Aki no Dan illumination lights the garden on just 7 weekend nights, with free entry.
- CultureKurama Fire Festival 2026: Access, Road Closures, and the Last Train Out (October 22)Kurama Fire Festival, Oct 22, 2026: no cars, all lots closed, and Eizan Railway is the only way in or out. The last train leaves before the climax. Plan ahead.
