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Here's the first official 2026 forecast for autumn leaves in Japan
Ready for koyo? Here’s when to see autumn leaves in Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Sapporo and more across Japanat Time Out Tokyo
Primary Author: Kaila Imada
The Tokyo Edition
Friday, September 4
Thursday, September 3
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Tamagotchi is now a ring you can wear on your finger
Bandai’s tiniest-ever Tamagotchi comes with a colour screen and is actually playableat Time Out Tokyo
Primary Author: Shota Nagao
Local press Tokyo Weekender
Chiso Flagship Store: Experience the Art of Kyoto Kimono
For many people outside Japan, kimono exist as a distant cultural icon — garments seen in films, museum exhibitions and travel magazines. It’s easy to view them simply as beautiful artifacts, rather than something tactile and lived-in. But…at Tokyo Weekender
Eugenie Shin
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A giant Poké Ball hotel is opening in the forests of Hokkaido this September
This one-of-a-kind stay lets you spend the night inside a giant Poké Ballat Time Out Tokyo
Primary Author: Kaila Imada
Local press Tokyo Weekender
Original Iron Chef Rokusaburo Michiba Is Still Opening Restaurants at 95
At 95, legendary Japanese chef Rokusaburo Michiba is still stepping into the kitchen, knife in hand. Now, the original “Japanese Iron Chef” is adding a new chapter to his decades-long culinary career with the announcement of Hibiya…at Tokyo Weekender
Matthew Hernon
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This hotel just south of Tokyo is offering a special stay in Marilyn Monroe’s room for its 90th anniversary
Relive the movie icon’s 1954 honeymoon, complete with her favourite omelette rice and limited-edition gifts, at the Kawana Hotelat Time Out Tokyo
Primary Author: Kaila Imada
Wednesday, September 2
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Here’s everything you need to know about the Suica penguin’s impending graduation
Ahead of JR East’s beloved penguin relinquishing its mascot duties in March 2027, a series of commemorative events will be held across Tokyoat Time Out Tokyo
Primary Author: Shota Nagao
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Our end-of-summer party brought open-mic performances, hot dogs and enka to Ark Hills
At Time Out Summer’s Out, local and international artists took the stage while the crowd munched on Osaka Dogs and enjoyed free beerat Time Out Tokyo
Primary Author: Shota Nagao
Local press Time Out Tokyo
This former gas station in Ikejiri-Ohashi is now a hub for art, food and music
Discover events throughout September at this unique cultural space, just one stop from Shibuyaat Time Out Tokyo
Primary Author: Kaila Imada
Tuesday, September 1
Local press Time Out Tokyo
3 late-summer festivals to check out in Tokyo this September 5-6 weekend
Celebrate with traditional dancing, lively shrine festivals, music, food and cultural festivitiesat Time Out Tokyo
Primary Author: Kaila Imada
Monday, August 31
Local press Tokyo Cheapo
Harvest Moon and Corn Moon Viewing at Sunshine 60 Observatory
Sunshine 60 Observatory turns its 60th-floor deck into a moon-watching station for four nights, covering both the harvest moon and the full moon that arrives two days later. What happens Telescopes are set up indoors, so the viewing does…Events at Tokyo Cheapo
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ODAIBA DRONE SHOW 2026
A thousand drones fly over Tokyo Bay on eight nights in September, drawing a “Pixel Moon” and a run of game, anime, and film characters above Rainbow Bridge. Watching costs nothing. What happens Two shows a night, at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.,…Events at Tokyo Cheapo
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Local press Tokyo Cheapo
YOASOBI at Tokyo Dome: 2026 Asia Tour
YOASOBI reach Tokyo Dome for two nights in December, closing the Japanese leg of a ten-city Asia tour before the run heads overseas. One thing worth knowing before you get your hopes up: there is a single ticket price, and no cheap seats…Events at Tokyo Cheapo
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Starry Moon Viewing at Cosmo Planetarium Shibuya
Cosmo Planetarium Shibuya marks the harvest moon with a one-night run of themed screenings, most of which finish with a rooftop viewing session over the Shibuya skyline. The harvest moon — chūshū no meigetsu, the mid-autumn moon — falls on…Events at Tokyo Cheapo
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Local press Time Out Tokyo
5 of the best gigs to catch in Tokyo this September
Explore the local music scene and find your new favourite band at these top showsat Time Out Tokyo
Primary Author: Patrick Balfe
Tokyo’s Best 100
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- 1 NarisawaTokyo · Japanese Eat score, 98
- 1 SazenkaTokyo · Chinese Eat score, 98
- 3 DenTokyo · Japanese Eat score, 97
- 3 FlorilègeTokyo · French Eat score, 97
- 3 MyojakuTokyo · Japanese Eat score, 97
- 3 SÉZANNETokyo · French Eat score, 97
- 7 Azabu KadowakiTokyo · Japanese Eat score, 96
- 7 HarutakaTokyo · Sushi Eat score, 96
- 7 Joël RobuchonTokyo · French Eat score, 96
- 7 Kagurazaka IshikawaTokyo · Japanese Eat score, 96
The full 100 → 590 ranked
- 1 Bar BenfiddichTokyo · Cocktail Bar Drink score, 94
- 2 VirtùTokyo · Franco Japanese Drink score, 93
- 3 The BellwoodTokyo · Cocktail Bar Drink score, 90
- 4 The SG ClubTokyo · Cocktail Bar Drink score, 88
- 5 Punch Room TokyoTokyo · Cocktail Bar Drink score, 86
- 6 Tokyo ConfidentialTokyo · Cocktail Bar Up from 9 Drink score, 85
- 7 Bar TrenchTokyo · Cocktail Bar Drink score, 83
- 8 Bar LibreTokyo · Cocktail Bar Drink score, 81
- 8 Gold BarTokyo Drink score, 81
- 10 Bulgari Ginza BarTokyo · Italian Cocktail Bar Drink score, 74
The full 100 → 36 ranked
- 1 Aman TokyoTokyo Stay score, 95
- 1 Bvlgari Hotel TokyoTokyo Stay score, 95
- 3 Palace Hotel TokyoTokyo Stay score, 94
- 3 The Peninsula TokyoTokyo Stay score, 94
- 5 Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at OtemachiTokyo Stay score, 93
- 5 Janu TokyoTokyo Stay score, 93
- 5 Mandarin Oriental, TokyoTokyo Stay score, 93
- 5 The Okura TokyoTokyo Stay score, 93
- 5 The Tokyo EDITION, ToranomonTokyo Stay score, 93
- 10 Hotel New Otani Tokyo EXECUTIVE HOUSE ZENTokyo Stay score, 92
The full 100 → 65 ranked
- 1 evian SPA TOKYOTokyo Do score, 91
- 1 The Bvlgari Spa TokyoTokyo Do score, 91
- 1 The Peninsula Spa & Wellness CenterTokyo Do score, 91
- 1 The Spa at Mandarin Oriental TokyoTokyo Do score, 91
- 5 Janu WellnessTokyo Do score, 89
- 6 AO Spa & Club Andaz TokyoTokyo Do score, 86
- 6 Chi スパTokyo Do score, 86
- 6 Mizuki Spa & FitnessTokyo Do score, 86
- 6 Nagomi Spa and FitnessTokyo Do score, 86
- 6 Okura Fitness & SpaTokyo Do score, 86
The full 100 → 12 ranked
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