2026 Hampyeong Moaksan Red Spider Lily Festival: Experience Emotional Healing and Autumn Beauty in Jeonnam

Hampyeong Moaksan Red Spider Lily Festival

🗓️ 2026.09.16 ~ 2026.09.20

The 27th Hampyeong Moaksan Red Spider Lily Festival takes place over five days in September, set against the red spider lily colonies and natural forest landscape of Moaksan in Hampyeong-gun. Designed as an emotional healing festival, the event gives visitors the chance to shake off everyday fatigue and spend time at leisure in autumn scenery where red spider lilies and trees coexist. The program centers on walking, resting, and recharging in nature, with particular emphasis on meditation and forest healing experiences along Moaksan’s forest paths. The festival also aims to promote the ecological and scenic value of the Moaksan red spider lilies by bringing together nature, people, and rest in a single setting.

The festival’s activities are organized into performances, hands-on experiences, special events, and sales booths, with a few additional services to make the site easier to navigate.

Performance Programs

Red Spider Lily Concert
Red Spider Lily Laughter Healing Talk Concert
Lifelong Learning Performance
Regional Culture and Arts Group Performance
Resident Harmony Festival Performance
Red Spider Lily Forest Busking
Red Spider Lily Singing Contest

Experience Programs

Red Spider Lily Forest Outing
Hanging Wish Ribbons on Hiking Trails
Taking Red Spider Lily Memory Photos
Aroma Fragrance Necklace Experience
Shine Muscat Dessert Tasting
Red Spider Lily Healing Center Program

Event Programs

Moaksan Summit Visit Event
Red Spider Lily Festival Consumption Promotion Certification Event

Sales Booths

Agricultural and Specialty Product Sales Outlets (8 locations)
Handicraft Sales Outlets (4 locations)
Haebyeon-myeon Resident Specialty Product Sales Outlets (3 locations)

Other Details

Stroller/Wheelchair Rental Office
Red Spider Lily Path Circular Bus

📍 Address: 209 Yongcheon-sa gil, Haebyeon-myeon, Hampyeong-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju Integrated Special City

🛏️ Accommodation near the event

💰 Fee: Free

📞 Inquiry: 061-320-2247

⭐️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hp_festival/

🖥️ Homepage: www.hpftf.or.kr

What is the red spider lily?

The red spider lily (Lycoris radiata) is a bulbous perennial that flowers in autumn. Its leafless stem rises from the ground and ends in a cluster of six to eight flowers. The petals curve backward, and the stamens are long and thread-like, giving the bloom its common name. In the Northern Hemisphere, flowering occurs from late September to early October. Leaves emerge only after the flowers have faded; they remain green through winter and spring, then die back in summer. This sequence—flowers first, leaves later—is not common among garden perennials.

The species is widely grown across East Asia. In Japan it is called higanbana, after the Buddhist autumn equinox period (higan), and it appears in temple gardens, along roadsides, and in cemeteries. Its bulbs contain toxic alkaloids, and for that reason the plant was often used to mark the edges of rice paddies and keep rodents from the fields. It is also a frequent subject in art and seasonal writing.

In the hills of Moaksan, stands of red spider lilies bloom in autumn. The flowers grow in dense patches and are visible at a distance as bands of red across the hillsides. The bloom period is short, so the display appears and ends within a few weeks.

September 15, 2026

2026 Chuseok Sharing Market in Seoul: Your Complete Guide to Holiday Shopping and Traditional Cultural Experiences

Chuseok Sharing Market

🗓️ 2026.09.15 ~ 2026.09.17

The 2026 Chuseok Seoro Market, also referred to as the Chuseok Sharing Market, is a city-rural coexistence direct trading market held around Seoul Plaza. It brings together excellent agricultural and marine specialty products from various regions across the country for Chuseok, one of Korea’s most significant traditional holidays. More than a simple marketplace, the event serves as a space where local farmers and citizens can communicate directly with one another.

The market is organized around a practical premise: the various regional agricultural specialties needed for Chuseok shopping should be findable in one place. For citizens, this means the convenience of completing a large portion of holiday preparations in a single visit to Seoul Plaza. For producers, it means access to a concentrated urban audience and an opportunity to expand sales channels without going through intermediaries. This mutual benefit is the essence of the city-rural coexistence concept that defines the event.

In addition to selling agricultural and marine specialties, the market operates a range of experience and cultural programs where participants can engage with traditional culture and the atmosphere of Chuseok. The main programs consist of activities that citizens can directly participate in and enjoy, including the ‘Chuseok Table for 100’ with masters, a mill experience that introduces traditional mill culture, a moonlight photo zone utilizing Hanbok and the full moon, traditional game experiences, and the Hangawi Persimmon Tree Capsule event. These activities give visitors a way to connect with the seasonal customs of the holiday, from preparing festive foods to taking in the imagery of the full harvest moon.

A courier service within the venue further supports the convenience of the market. Visitors can have purchased goods delivered rather than carrying them around, and the service makes it easier for participating farms to sell their products in larger quantities. The result is an environment where excellent products from across the country can be purchased with ease, and where holiday shopping becomes a more relaxed experience.

Main Programs

Agricultural and marine specialty direct trading market — The centerpiece of the event, where regional farms sell their products directly to consumers.
Opening ceremony — The official start of the three-day market.
Pre-performances and Seoul street performances — Live performances held alongside the market.
Chuseok Table for 100 — A shared holiday table experience led by masters.
On-site reports — Reports and coverage from the event venue.
Songpyeon making — A hands-on opportunity to make songpyeon, the half-moon-shaped rice cakes traditionally enjoyed during Chuseok.

Side Programs

Moonlight photo zone — A photo zone combining Hanbok and the full moon.
Persimmon tree play yard — A play yard themed around the persimmon tree.
Mill experience — An encounter with traditional mill culture.

Consumer Participation Programs

Making pollack catchers — Crafting traditional implements used to catch pollack.
Making wish bracelets — Crafting bracelets meant to carry a wish.
Chopstick random grain moving game — A dexterity game played with chopsticks and grains.
Guessing crop weight — A guessing game based on the weight of crops.
Lucky pouch tactile quiz — A quiz where participants identify items by touch.
Songpyeon delivery challenge — A challenge themed around delivering songpyeon.

These programs add a participatory layer to the market, making it an engaging outing for families and groups of friends. As a representative city-rural coexistence event for Chuseok, the 2026 Chuseok Seoro Market simultaneously supports the expansion of sales channels for local farms and the convenience of Chuseok shopping for citizens, while allowing everyone to experience regional food and traditional culture together.

Practical Information

The market takes place over three days in mid-September, and admission is free. A courier service is available at the venue for convenient delivery of purchases. Visitors traveling from outside Seoul can find nearby accommodation through the link below.

📍 Address: 12 Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

🛏️ Accommodation near the event

💰 Fee: Free

📞 Inquiry: 02-6358-7774

🖥️ Website: https://2026추석맞이서로장터.kr/

What is Chuseok?

Chuseok, often called Korean Thanksgiving, is one of South Korea’s major traditional holidays. It marks the autumn harvest and includes ceremonies of thanks to ancestors. The holiday falls on the 15th day of the 8th month of the lunar calendar, which usually places it in late September or early October.

In the days before Chuseok, roads and train stations fill with people traveling to their hometowns. Families gather for charye, a memorial rite in which food and drink are arranged on a table as offerings to ancestors. The preparation is communal, and the meal afterward is shared by the family. A signature dish is songpyeon, half-moon-shaped rice cakes stuffed with sesame seeds, red beans, or chestnuts. Other customs vary by region, but two well-known ones are ganggangsullae, a circle dance performed under the full moon, and ssireum, traditional wrestling.

Chuseok is, above all, a time for family and for marking the harvest season. For those not traveling to a relative’s home, the Chuseok Sharing Market in Seoul offers a practical way to observe the holiday’s foods and customs, with seasonal produce, traditional games, and performances on display.

September 14, 2026

2026 Yangju National Heritage Night Walk: Experience the Magic of Joseon Dynasty Culture and History

Yangju National Heritage Night Walk

🗓️ 2026.09.12 ~ 2026.09.20

The 2026 Yangju National Heritage Night is a nighttime national heritage festival held around the Yangju Government Office site under the theme “Again, Guanmin Dongrak” (Joy Shared by Officials and People). Set against the backdrop of Yangju-mok during the Joseon Dynasty, the festival revives the spirit of “Guanmin Dongrak,” where the people and officials mingled and enjoyed themselves together, and connects the history and national heritage preserved in Yangju through performances, experiences, exhibitions, and nightscapes.

The festival consists of diverse content, including performances and experiences where Yangju’s representative intangible heritages—such as Yangju Byeolsandae Nori, Yangju So-nori Gut, Yangju Deul-norae, and Yangju Sangyeo-wa Hoedaji-sori—can be encountered in one place, as well as historical programs based on King Jeongjo and Yangju-mok, civil service exam experiences, traditional culture experiences, nighttime tours, media exhibitions, traditional teahouses, and a marketplace.

A key feature is that visitors do not simply view the national heritage of Yangju, but instead become characters in the stories themselves, experiencing and participating to collectively complete the meaning of “Guanmin Dongrak.” Walking through the night of Yangju-mok along the “8 Nights” programs—Night View, Night Path, Night Story, Night History, Night Flower, Night Meal, Night Stay, and Night Market—the history, people, and traditional culture of Yangju connect as a single story within the beautiful night scenery. It is a festival where one can fully enjoy the unique national heritage and elegance of Yangju on a special night where the past and present meet.

The 8 Nights of Yangju-mok

The “8 Nights” structure is the organizing principle of the festival. Each theme corresponds to a different way of experiencing the night—scenery, walking routes, storytelling, history, flowers, meals, rest, and market culture. Visitors can follow a single thread or move between themes, letting the evening unfold at their own pace.

Program Highlights

1. Main Program: Yangju’s Heritage, Captured in One Frame

The main program gives the festival its centerpiece, presenting Yangju’s heritage as a unified display rather than a collection of separate acts. The city’s intangible cultural assets, the legacy of Yangju-mok, and the theme of “Guanmin Dongrak” converge in a single frame—an experience designed for both first-time visitors and those already familiar with Yangju’s history.

2. Side Programs

The side programs approach the night from multiple angles, keeping the festival in motion after dark. Each one invites visitors to participate rather than simply spectate, in keeping with the spirit of “Guanmin Dongrak.” The five side programs are:

Officials and People, Light Up the Night
Let’s Play with Excitement
Enjoying the Elegance of Guanmin Dongrak
People of Yangju-mok
Walking Through the Time of Yangju-mok

3. Consumer Participation Programs

The consumer participation programs form the interactive core of the festival, where the line between audience and performer disappears. Visitors answer questions, follow historical narratives, and take part in a stay experience at the Yangju-mok Government Office. The programs are:

Yangju-mok Quiz
Into History
Five-Senses Satisfaction Yangju-mok
Yangju-mok: Climate Change and the Wise Heritage of Ancestors
Yangju-mok Academy
Yangju-mok Government Office Stay Experience

4. Food and Drink

Two spaces anchor the festival’s food and drink offerings. The Willow Teahouse offers a traditional teahouse experience, while the Marketplace Plaza gathers food and drink options in a market setting—a fitting counterpart to the communal spirit of “Guanmin Dongrak.”

Visitor Information

📍 Address: 15 Buheung-ro 1399beon-gil, Yangju-si, Gyeonggi-do (Yuyang-dong)

🛏️ Accommodation Near the Event

💰 Fee: Free (Some experience booths have a fee)

📞 Inquiry: 031-8082-5673

⭐️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yangju_light/

What is the Joseon Dynasty?

The Joseon Dynasty ruled the Korean peninsula from 1392 to 1897. It was founded by General Yi Seong-gye, who moved the capital from Gaegyeong (modern Gaeseong) to Hanyang, now Seoul. Joseon replaced the Goryeo Dynasty and established a Confucian state that lasted more than five centuries.

Under Joseon, the Korean state adopted Neo-Confucian principles as the basis for governance, law, and social order. The civil service examination system selected officials on merit, and scholarship was highly valued. The dynasty also produced significant scientific and cultural works. King Sejong the Great, who reigned from 1418 to 1450, commissioned scholars to develop Hangul, the Korean alphabet, to improve literacy among commoners who found Classical Chinese difficult to learn. The period also saw the construction of major palaces, fortresses, royal tombs, and shrines in and around Seoul; many of these survive as designated heritage sites.

Joseon customs and institutions continued to shape Korean society long after the dynasty ended. Court music, ceremonial dress, Confucian rituals, and seasonal traditions remain central to South Korea’s cultural heritage. The Yangju National Heritage Night Walk uses this historical material directly: its performances, lantern displays, and processions are based on documented Joseon court and folk practices. For attendees, the event offers a way to see how Joseon-era spaces were designed to be used, rather than simply a setting for entertainment.

September 14, 2026

2026 Pocheon Hantan River Garden Festa: Complete Guide to Dates, Programs, Tickets, and Family Attractions

Pocheon Hantan River Garden Festa

🗓️ 2026.09.12 ~ 2026.11.01

The 2026 Pocheon Hantan River Garden Festa is a large-scale ecological and garden festival held at the Pocheon Hantan River Ecological Landscape Complex, themed around seasonal flowers and nature. Running from mid-September through early November, the festival offers visitors the vast natural scenery of the Hantan River area—listed as a UNESCO Global Geopark—along with the thrill of crossing a 410m-long Y-shaped suspension bridge.

The festival grounds hold a number of prepared attractions: photo zones with an autumn camping concept featuring the popular children’s characters Pororo and friends, a River Market where visitors can sample Pocheon’s representative agricultural and specialty products and assorted foods, themed gardens created with local artists, and electric bicycle experiences suited to families. Rest areas are set up throughout the site so visitors can pause and enjoy the autumn breeze over the Hantan River.

Main Programs

Family Electric Bicycle Experience – an electric bicycle experience for families
Seasonal Flower Garden – a garden arranged with autumn seasonal flowers
River Market – Pocheon’s representative agricultural and specialty products, along with assorted foods

Side Programs

Busking Program – classical performances held near the lake garden

Linked Festival

Pocheon Hanwoo (Korean Beef) Festival – Saturday, September 12 to Sunday, September 13, taking place over the Garden Festa’s opening weekend

Admission Fees

Category	Fee
Adults	Entrance fee 7,000 won / Voucher refund 4,000 won
Youth and Children	Entrance fee 5,000 won / Voucher refund 3,000 won
Exempt (Free)	Disabled persons (1 person for mild disability, 2 persons including guardian for severe disability), 6 years old or younger (excluding elementary students)
Discount (50%)	Senior citizens and residents of mutually partnered cities (Nowon-gu, Jung-gu, Gangdong-gu residents)
Free Admission (Free admission tickets distributed)	Pocheon citizens, disabled persons, persons of national merit, under 7 years old (preschoolers), etc.

※ ID card is mandatory for those eligible for discounts and exemptions. General rates will apply if relevant supporting documents are not presented.

📍 Address: 832 Changdong-ro, Gwanin-myeon, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do

🛏️ Accommodation near the event

💰 Fee: Paid

📞 Inquiry: 031-538-3030

What is the Hantan River?

The Hantan River is a tributary of the Imjin River, flowing through the central-northern part of Gyeonggi Province and Cheorwon County in Gangwon Province, South Korea. Its course crosses terrain that was covered by lava in past volcanic periods. The river later cut into the basalt, forming a gorge with cliffs, columnar joints, flat shelves, and pools. In some stretches the channel widens and runs over bare rock; in others it narrows between walls of basalt and drops over ledges.

The riverbed’s composition has practical consequences. Because much of the channel is solid rock rather than sediment, the water stays cold and clear, and the aquatic environment is shaped by a hard, stable substrate. The gorge is sometimes called the Grand Canyon of Korea. The comparison is useful but inexact: the Hantan is smaller, and its formation involved a specific sequence of lava flows and river erosion rather than the processes that formed the American canyon.

The area was near the front line during the Korean War. Some bunkers and fortifications from that period remain on the bluffs. The river is now used mainly for recreation. Rafters and kayakers work the faster stretches, while hikers and cyclists use the riverside paths. Suspension bridges cross the gorge in a few places, providing views of the water without requiring access off the main trails. The busiest periods are spring, when snowmelt raises the river, and autumn, when the surrounding slopes change color.

The Pocheon Hantan River Garden Festa is organized along these existing trails and the river’s edge. The festival adds flower beds, lighting, and temporary stage structures to the landscape. The experience depends on the local terrain: paths follow the contours of the gorge, and events are spread across the floodplain rather than concentrated in a single venue. The visible contrast between the basalt cliffs and the planted beds is a result of that placement, not an idea imposed on the site.

September 14, 2026

Jarasum Flower Festival 2026 in Gapyeong: Dates, Admission, and Festival Program Guide

Colorful Garden: Jarasum Flower Festival

The Colorful Garden Jarasum Flower Festa takes place at Jarasum, a riverside islet in Gapyeong, Gyeonggi-do, from September 12 to October 5, 2026. Visitors can walk through autumn flower gardens while enjoying performances from local artists, weekend busking, and seasonal market stalls. Admission is 7,000 won, with 5,000 won refunded in local currency as local love gift certificates—usable at booths inside the festival as well as at restaurants and cafes within the jurisdiction. Gapyeong County residents are admitted free.

Festival Programs

Main Program: Flower Garden Healing Course
Side Programs: Su-wa-jin’s Busking Trip, busking and band performances by local artists, and booths selling local agricultural specialty products and snack foods
Consumer Participation Programs: Hands-on experiences such as balloon art that can be enjoyed with children
Other Details: Beverages and bakery stalls

Performances and busking run on weekends and public holidays, making those the liveliest days to visit. The balloon art and other experience programs give younger visitors a hands-on activity between flower walks, while the agricultural product booths bring local produce and specialties to the venue.

River and Venue Experiences

Boat operations along the Bukhangang River offer a chance to see the riverside scenery from the water. Inside the venue, electric vehicles provide a more convenient and special viewing experience for those who prefer not to walk the entire grounds. Visitors holding a Flower Festa admission ticket also receive discount benefits at major tourist attractions and businesses in the area.

Usage Fee

💰 Admission: 7,000 won (5,000 won refunded as local love gift certificates)
Free admission for Gapyeong County residents

Event Information

🗓️ Date: September 12 – October 5, 2026
📍 Address: 60 Jarasum-ro, Gapyeong-eup, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
📞 Inquiry: 031-580-2601
⭐️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jarasum_flower_festa/
🖥️ Homepage: www.gptour.go.kr

🛏️ Accommodations near the event

What is Jarasum?

Jarasum is a river island in Gapyeong County, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. It lies in the Bukhan River and is connected to the mainland by bridges. The name comes from the Korean word jara, meaning softshell turtle; the island’s outline is often compared to a turtle resting on the water.

The island is small but has several types of open space: lawns, pine groves, and riverside paths. These make it suitable for picnics, cycling, and short walks. Most of the year it is relatively quiet. In spring, the Jarasum Flower Festival brings large numbers of visitors. Flower beds are planted across the lawns and along the riverbanks, and the event is one of the larger spring flower festivals in the region.

The festival also makes use of the island’s position. From the displays, visitors can see the Bukhan River and the mountains around Gapyeong. Jarasum’s function is not limited to hosting the festival; it is also a public park and a stop on the local bicycle route. For those who want a day trip from Seoul, it can be reached by train to Gapyeong Station and then by bus or taxi to the island.

September 13, 2026

Pokémon Legend Research 2026 in Nihonbashi & Yaesu: Guide to Free Exhibits, Puzzles, and Exclusive Goods

Encounter Legendary Pokémon: Legend Research in Nihonbashi & Yaesu

From September 9 through November 29, 2026, the Nihonbashi and Yaesu districts of Tokyo will host “Legend Research: Meet Legendary Pokémon in Nihonbashi & Yaesu,” an urban-scale Pokémon event spanning multiple buildings, plazas, and streets in the area. With more than 100 Pokémon on display, the event invites visitors to encounter both familiar and Legendary Pokémon as they walk through a district where historic streetscapes and cutting-edge urban functions coexist.

Over 100 Pokémon on Public Display

The core of the event is a free, city-wide exhibition. Nineteen Pokémon, including Legendary Pokémon, will appear as statues at facilities managed and operated by the Mitsui Fudosan Group, such as Nihonbashi Mitsui Tower, COREDO Muromachi Terrace, and Tokyo Midtown Yaesu. In addition, a total of over 100 Pokémon will be placed both inside and outside buildings throughout the area. Since the city-displayed Pokémon can be viewed by anyone free of charge, visitors can experience encounters with Pokémon simply by taking a stroll through the neighborhood. The event effectively turns the entire district into a walkable Pokémon habitat, making it a notable destination for families, fans, and visitors interested in seeing the area from a new perspective.

Paid Puzzle-Solving Experience

For those who want a more structured activity, the event offers “Pokémon Legend Research ~Awaken the Legendary Research Report!~,” a puzzle-solving experience in which participants search for Pokémon while walking through the city and solve mysteries based on clues hidden at each spot. Participants receive a dedicated kit and tour the area while researching the Legendary Pokémon that have appeared in the Nihonbashi and Yaesu region.

The production of the puzzle experience was handled by RIDDLER, a group of puzzle creators led by Ryogo Matsumaru, who is known as a devoted Pokémon fan. The puzzle-solving kit exchange ticket is priced at 3,300 yen (tax included). The operating hours for the puzzle-solving activity are 11:00–19:00 on weekdays and 10:00–20:00 on weekends and holidays. The reception point is located on the 1st floor of Nihonbashi Mitsui Tower.

Original Event Goods

Original merchandise featuring newly drawn key visuals created for the event will also be on sale. The lineup includes drawstring bags, folding fans, acrylic keychains, acrylic stands, mugs, and T-shirts. With this variety of goods, visitors can take home a tangible reminder of the event and relive the experience after the event period has ended.

An Autumn Stroll with Pokémon

The event offers a seasonal experience available only this autumn, combining a walk through Pokémon installations with the urban charms of Nihonbashi and Yaesu. The encounter with Pokémon becomes an opportunity to discover new aspects of the city itself, from its historical atmosphere to its modern commercial spaces.

©2026 Pokémon. ©1995-2026 Nintendo/Creatures Inc./GAME FREAK inc.
Pocket Monsters, Pokémon, and Pokémon are trademarks of Nintendo, Creatures, and GAME FREAK.

Basic Info

Locations / Nearest Stations

Location	Nearest Stations
Nihonbashi Mitsui Tower	Mitsukoshimae Station / Shin-Nihonbashi Station
COREDO Muromachi 3	Mitsukoshimae Station
COREDO Muromachi 1	Mitsukoshimae Station / Shin-Nihonbashi Station
COREDO Muromachi 2	Mitsukoshimae Station / Shin-Nihonbashi Station
COREDO Muromachi Terrace	Mitsukoshimae Station / Shin-Nihonbashi Station
Tokyo Midtown Yaesu	Tokyo Station / Kyobashi (Tokyo) Station / Nihonbashi (Tokyo) Station

Venue: Nihonbashi and Yaesu Area. Puzzle-solving reception: Nihonbashi Mitsui Tower 1F.

Event Period: Wednesday, 2026/09/09 – Sunday, 2026/11/29

Hours: Weekdays 11:00–19:00 / Weekends & Holidays 10:00–20:00. These are the operating hours for the puzzle-solving.

Price / Cost: Puzzle-solving kit exchange ticket: 3,300 yen (tax included). The Pokémon appearing in the city are free to view.

Official Site: https://mitsui-shopping-park.com/urban/legend-research

*The listed content may have changed. Please check the official website of the venue or organizer for the latest information.
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What are Nihonbashi and Yaesu?

Nihonbashi and Yaesu are adjacent districts in central Tokyo. Nihonbashi is in Chūō Ward, Yaesu in Chiyoda Ward; the Nihonbashi River and the tracks approaching Tokyo Station roughly form their boundary.

Nihonbashi was a commercial center from the early Edo period. The first bridge, completed in 1603, was the starting point of the five highways, and the present bridge, rebuilt in 1911, still crosses the river under an expressway. The district retains its financial role: the Bank of Japan and the Tokyo Stock Exchange are located here, alongside old department stores and specialist shops.

Yaesu lies on the east side of Tokyo Station. The name is often traced to Jan Joosten, a Dutch trader with land in Edo in the early 1600s. The area was rebuilt after the Second World War and has since served as the station’s bus and taxi terminus, with underground passages connecting to the Shinkansen and major commuter lines. Older shopping arcades and new high-rise buildings stand within the same blocks.

Because the two districts are about a ten-minute walk apart, the area offers enough room and transport access for a Pokémon event that involves moving participants between indoor and outdoor locations.

September 13, 2026

Tachikawa Oktoberfest 2026 at Showa Kinen National Government Park: Enjoy Authentic German Beer, Food, and Entertainment

Tachikawa Oktoberfest 2026

A 13-day “German Beer Festival” to drink, eat, sing, and dance.

“Tachikawa Oktoberfest 2026” will be held at the Showa Kinen National Government Park (Hana-Midori Culture Center Yume Hiroba). Set against the nature-rich, lush green environment stretching to the north of JR Tachikawa Station, the event will unfold as a large-scale beer festival coloring autumn in Tachikawa, featuring ice-cold German beers, authentic foods, a music stage that unites the venue, and participatory projects that families and friends can enjoy together.

Leveraging Tachikawa’s location—which combines a nature-rich environment with the convenience of an urban event—Tachikawa Oktoberfest is a comprehensive event where you can enjoy authentic German beers, a variety of dishes, stage performances, participatory projects, and exhibition content. Five famous German beer brands will open booths at the venue, offering a diverse range of ice-cold beers that allow you to taste each brand’s unique character. The food menu is also extensive, featuring a wide lineup including classic premium sausages, steaks, and pizzas, allowing guests to enjoy various pairings with their beer. Furthermore, the event is full of attractions beyond eating and drinking, such as stage performances centered around musical groups active at Oktoberfests across various regions, the “Beer Challenge”—a participatory competition for visitors—and a classic car exhibition featuring famous German automobiles.

Set within the open location of Showa Kinen National Government Park, which is unique to national parks, the event is structured so that you can enjoy drinking, eating, singing, and experiencing, making it enjoyable for beer fans, solo visitors, friends, and families alike.

◆ Five brands that Germany is proud of gather to provide a diverse range of glasses from tradition to innovation

“Camba Bavaria,” which was born in 2008 as a showroom brewery based on the brewing equipment manufacturer BrauKon and has led the Bavarian craft beer scene with various styles; “Carmeliten,” founded in 1367 by Carmelite monks and continuing monastery-derived brewing culture to this day; “Kronbach,” known as the best-selling premium pilsner in Germany and attractive for its clear and refreshing taste; “Schneider Weisse,” a prestigious wheat beer brewery that embodies the “harmony of tradition and innovation” after becoming the first private citizen to acquire the right to brew Weissbier in 1872; and “Hofbräu München,” a representative brewery of Munich founded in 1589, which continues to convey the Bavarian spirit and royal presence, will all gather in Tachikawa. Why not luxuriously compare and taste glasses that highlight their respective personalities, from royal traditions to cutting-edge craft?

◆ Stage performances that bring the venue’s voltage to a climax

A variety of stages will be held daily, featuring musical groups active at Oktoberfests in various regions as the main acts, performances by music club students from Chuo University and Kunitachi College of Music in the Tama area, anime song artists, dance, magic, and more. Lively live music and personality-filled performances will envelop the venue, and no matter when you come or how long you stay, the voltage of the venue will be at its peak. Whether you are alone, with friends, with family, or with people you meet on the spot, why not enjoy the ultimate “Kanpai” (toast) unique to Tachikawa together with everyone at the venue?

◆ “Beer Challenge”: A participatory project that people of all ages and genders can enjoy together

The “Beer Challenge,” a project for visitor participation, will be held within the venue. Through unique beer-themed competitions—such as races to compete for the best time rolling a beer barrel or endurance races to keep holding a mug filled with water with arms extended—this project is designed to excite everyone from children to adults. Prizes are prepared for participants who achieve good records, making this a content that supports the creation of memories for visitors as an Oktoberfest that can be enjoyed by participating, not just watching.

◆ Classic Car Exhibition: See, feel, and enjoy German culture

As content to further expand the world view of German beer, a “Classic Car Exhibition” will also be conducted. Rare models of Porsche and Mercedes-Benz from enthusiasts and legendary cars from various generations are planned to gather at the venue. With a beer or gourmet snack in hand, why not spend a special moment as if visiting a street corner in Germany, while enjoying the beautiful body lines and the presence of legendary cars from yesteryear?

Basic Info

Location/Nearest Station:
Showa Kinen National Government Park
Nishi-Tachikawa Station / Tachikawa Station / Tachikawa-Kita Station
Address:
3173 Midoricho, Tachikawa City, Tokyo 190-0014
MAP
Venue:
Hana-Midori Culture Center Yume Hiroba
Event Period:
2026/09/11 (Fri) ～ 2026/09/23 (Wed/Holiday)
Hours:
Weekdays: 15:00–21:00 (Last order 20:30)
Weekends/Holidays: 11:00–21:00 (Last order 20:30)
Fees/Costs:
Admission: Free (Food and drinks are paid)
Inquiry:
Tachikawa Oktoberfest Executive Committee
[email protected]
Official Website:
https://beer-fest.jp/tachikawa/
Official SNS:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beer_fest_tck/ X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/beer_fest_tck Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1237324578426998

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Showa Kinen National Government Park is a public park in western Tokyo, covering about 180 hectares in Tachikawa and Akishima. It opened in 1983 to mark the 50th anniversary of Emperor Showa’s reign. The park includes open lawns, a Japanese garden, cycling paths, sports fields, barbecue areas, and forested walking trails. Seasonal plantings draw visitors throughout the year, including cherry blossoms and tulips in spring and colored leaves in autumn. A terraced fountain called the Water Plaza is a common place for families and photographers to gather.

The park is also used for large events. Tachikawa Oktoberfest is held on its festival grounds, where visitors can buy German beer and food. The setting is more open than a typical city festival, with grass and sky rather than pavement and buildings. The park is accessible from Tachikawa Station and has enough space for a multi-day event, which makes it a practical venue for the Oktoberfest.

September 13, 2026

LISA × MINISO Pop Up Store 2026 at Omotesando Hills: How to Get Reservations and Shop the Exclusive ALTEREGO Collection

LISA × MINISO POP UP STORE

The “LISA × MINISO POP UP STORE,” a fusion of LISA’s world view and MINISO’s unique playfulness, appears at Omotesando Hills for a limited time!

The “LISA × MINISO POP UP STORE” will be held for a limited time at Omotesando Hills in Tokyo. This special collaboration brings together global artist LISA, whose influence continues to fascinate fans worldwide, and lifestyle brand MINISO. The event runs from September 11 to October 5, 2026, at the Main Building B3F Space O.

At this POP UP STORE, special items from the “LISA ALTEREGO Collection” will be sold, and a special space with photo spots exclusive to the venue will be set up. Fan-participation projects linked with SNS are also planned, so visitors can experience LISA’s world view not only through products but also through the event space itself. LISA’s influence extends across music, fashion, and culture, and this limited-time store offers a way to encounter that world view through MINISO’s playful take on “cuteness,” “fun,” and “surprise.”

■ “LISA ALTEREGO Collection” Special Items Now Available

Special items from the “LISA ALTEREGO Collection” will be sold at this POP UP STORE. The lineup is diverse, including collectible items such as figures, plushies, and keychains, as well as accessories, bags, fashion items, and lifestyle goods.

Since products are available in limited quantity, they may sell out as soon as they run out. Purchase quantity limits have also been set for some products so that more people can enjoy them. Please check the details at the venue. Products, prices, and specifications are subject to change without notice.

■ Limited Novelties Based on Purchase Amount

At the POP UP STORE, limited novelties will be given to customers on a first-come, first-served basis according to the purchase amount.

Only the novelties listed for each price range will be distributed.
Up to one of each novelty per transaction.
Multiple distributions by splitting transactions are not permitted.
Each novelty is first-come, first-served and will end as soon as they run out.

■ Visit Reservations Begin Friday, September 4th at 12:00

To alleviate congestion and for safety management, a prior reservation system will be implemented for the initial open period.

For visits from Friday, September 11th to Sunday, September 13th: Reservations begin Friday, September 4th at 12:00
For visits from Monday, September 14th to Friday, September 18th: Reservations begin Saturday, September 5th at 12:00

Reservation acceptance and entry methods for visits from Saturday, September 19th onwards are scheduled to be announced periodically on the reservation page and MINISO JAPAN’s official SNS.

■ How to Reserve

After registering for a MINISO membership and logging in, select your desired date and time from the reservation page to apply. Reservation slots are limited. For details and precautions regarding reservations and entry, please check the reservation page on the official website below.

■ Basic Information

Location / Nearest Station: Omotesando Hills — Omotesando Station (2 min walk) / Harajuku Station / Meiji-jingumae (Harajuku) Station
Address: 〒150-0001 4-12-10 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo — MAP
Venue: Main Building B3F Space O
Period: 2026/09/11 (Fri) ～ 2026/10/05 (Mon)
Hours:
- September 11 (Fri) ～ September 17 (Thu): 11:00 ～ 21:00
- September 18 (Fri) ～ October 5 (Mon): 11:00 ～ 20:00
Inquiry: MINISO LAND JAPAN Co., Ltd. — [email protected]
Official Website: https://jp-h5.miniso.com/actb/jp/?activityCode=YYG%5Ff03a4f34-32d4-4b21-b335-3e98b76c542f
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ALTEREGO is a character line created by LISA in collaboration with MINISO, based on her solo album Alter Ego. It includes a set of original characters, each with a distinct personality and visual style, drawn from the different sides LISA explores on the record. The product range covers plushies, keychains, bags, stationery, and lifestyle accessories, with designs that vary from cute and soft to more bold and graphic. The line is intended as a way for fans to engage with the album’s themes, particularly the idea of presenting different versions of oneself.

The 2026 pop-up at Omotesando Hills will feature ALTEREGO items that are not part of MINISO’s regular lineup. These pieces will be available only at that location, and stock is expected to be limited.

September 12, 2026

Visit Mirai Link 2026 at Chubu Electric Power MIRAI TOWER: Experience the Future of Japanese Traditional Crafts by Rinku

Mirai Link 2026: Traditional Crafts and the Future – Rinku 9th Anniversary Commemorative Exhibition

From Friday, September 11 through Sunday, September 27, 2026, Chubu Electric Power MIRAI TOWER will host Mirai Link 2026: Traditional Crafts and the Future – Rinku 9th Anniversary Commemorative Exhibition. The show, held in Tower Space A on the tower’s 3rd floor, brings together Rinku, a group of nine female artisans who carry on Japanese traditional crafts and work primarily in the Tokai region.

About Rinku

Rinku was established in 2017. The group’s nine members have each refined their own skills within the world of traditional crafts, and through exhibitions and workshops they have continued to communicate new possibilities for traditional crafts. One of Rinku’s central aims is to convey the beauty of handwork to a wider audience.

Exhibition Theme: “Mirai” (Future)

For this exhibition, Rinku has chosen the theme “Mirai” (Future). In addition to conventional works, each member has created new works that represent the future as she imagines it. The result is a look at both established craft techniques and the directions in which the artisans see their work moving.

Visitors can see the charm of crafts nurtured in this region, along with the joy, beauty, and new challenges of craftsmanship.

Event Details

Item	Details
Dates	Friday, September 11, 2026 – Sunday, September 27, 2026
Closed	None
Time	11:00 – 16:00
Venue	Chubu Electric Power MIRAI TOWER, 3F Tower Space A
Admission	Free, no reservation required
Contact	Rinku website: link-kougei.com<br>Rinku swipe-style site: link.tokify.shop<br>Homepage URL: nagoya-tv-tower.co.jp/event/mirai-link2026/

Access

From “Sakae” Station on the Nagoya City Subway Higashiyama and Meijo Lines: leave via Exit 3 or Exit 4 and walk for 3 minutes.
From “Hisaya-odori” Station on the Nagoya City Subway Sakura-dori and Meijo Lines: the venue is immediately upon going up the South Ticket Gate/Exit 4B.

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What is Chubu Electric Power MIRAI TOWER?

Chubu Electric Power MIRAI TOWER is a 180-meter observation tower in Nagoya’s Sakae district. It opened in 1954 as Nagoya TV Tower, one of Japan’s first broadcast towers. After a major renovation, it was renamed Chubu Electric Power MIRAI TOWER; “MIRAI” means “future” in Japanese.

The tower has an observation deck with views over the city. Its lower floors are used for exhibitions and public events. The central location places it near Oasis 21, Hisaya-Ōdori Park, and the main shopping streets of Sakae.

The tower will serve as one of the venues for Mirai Link 2026, an event centered on traditional Japanese crafts. The program will include displays, demonstrations, and workshops by craft practitioners from different regions. The tower’s role in the event comes from its position in central Nagoya and its history as a public gathering place; there is no direct connection between the building and the crafts themselves.

September 12, 2026

Tokyo Curry Expo 2026: 48 Stores and 27 Days in Shinjuku Okubo Park – Build Your Own Curry Plate

Tokyo Curry Expo 2026

The common sense of curry will be rewritten in 27 days, as 48 stores from across the country gather at Shinjuku Okubo Park.

The Tokyo Curry Expo returns for its second edition with an event period more than double the previous run: 27 days, up from 13. A total of 48 stores and 9 ambassadors will be on site, and the event marks the opening of the “Shinjuku Gourmet Park Great Strategy,” a program of four consecutive food festivals spanning approximately 100 days.

This is not a curry festival where you simply eat and leave. Visitors can choose the flavors they are curious about, layer them, and assemble their own unique plate. There are as many possibilities as there are stores, and as many discoveries as there are combinations. Across these 27 days, the 48 stores and their visitors together create a new kind of curry experience.

Making curry more free, making it more interesting

The first event in 2025 introduced a way of enjoying curry that went beyond ordering a single signature menu item from each store. By combining curries from different stalls on a single serving of rice, visitors created their own personal “aigake” (side-by-side serving). Throughout the venue, as many different curry plates were born as there were visitors.

The 2026 edition expands the format from 13 days to 27. In Shinjuku in September, where the late-summer heat still lingers, people gather around chilled drinks and spice-scented curry. Comparing tastes during the day and getting excited with friends at night—these 27 days will spread the heat of curry throughout the streets of Shinjuku.

Five gimmicks to rewrite the common sense of curry

1. Transcending store boundaries, compare 48 stores from across the country

European-style, Japanese-style, spice-based, South Indian, and West Indian curries will all be represented. Furthermore, businesses from different industries, such as ramen shops and Italian restaurants, will also participate. The seriousness of store against store clashes on a single plate, creating combinations that cannot be reproduced even if intended.

2. Biryani and Dosa too: beyond “curry roux and white rice”

Indian mixed rice “Biryani” and South Indian crepe-like dishes “Dosa” are also scheduled to appear. At one venue, you can experience the current state of curry culture as it spreads across the globe.

3. Beyond a single plate: taste the background of the owner

Not only specialty stores, but shops that have honed their skills in different fields, such as ramen shops and Italian restaurants, will participate. Why does this store make curry? Tasting the answer to that is the essence of the Tokyo Curry Expo.

4. Food tickets in 200-yen increments: a little bit of the flavors you are curious about

A food ticket system is adopted where 200-yen tickets are purchased in combinations. Instead of deciding on just one, you can choose multiple flavors you are curious about and search for your own answer.

5. Ramen shop soup becomes curry: “Ra-Curry”

A new genre called “Ra-Curry,” where spices are combined with the soups that ramen shops have perfected and eaten with rice, is scheduled to be deployed at the venue. Not curry ramen, but a new fusion of two great national foods, where the individuality of each store’s broth becomes curry rice.

*”Ra-Curry” is a registered trademark of House Foods Group Head Quarters Co., Ltd.

48 stores from across the country: the “now” of curry gathers in Shinjuku

Curry specialty stores, biryani specialty stores, ramen shops, Italian restaurants, and more. The 48 stores gathering in Shinjuku have honed their skills in different fields, crossing the walls of genre. Each is a protagonist on its own. When layered, they become a plate that does not yet have a name. Visitors are invited to come and compare the seriousness of these 48 stores at the venue.

Confirmed participating stores (alphabetical/Japanese order)

Amma Shokudo / Iwashi Tornado / India Tokidoki Takokuseki Hona Mata / Oiwa Shokudo / Kanio / Curry Anderson / Curry The Hardcore / Curry Dashit! / Kyo Yabai Yatsu ni Atta / Sake to Meshi / THE CIRCLE / Chef no Kimagure Sakaba H / Jagura Koenji / Shunka To / Johnny’s Biryani / Jindagi Spice / Spice Post / SONA HALAL HOME MADE FOOD / Takanome / Tattutaga / Daruma Shokudo / Darumat West Azabu Main Store / Ebisu Ra-menya Tsunagi / TRUNK CAFE / West India Spice Gayabaji / Noukou Tori Soba Aoi / Patta Nakameguro / Biryani Specialty Store INDIA GATE / MAGALIE / Magic Hour Kyodo / MUGHAL Halal Indian Restaurant / Menya Sou / Romanchak hotel / wacca / and others

*Please check the official website for detailed information.

Basic information

Location / nearest station: Okubo Park — Seibu-Shinjuku Station (2 min walk), Higashi-Shinjuku Station (7 min walk), Okubo (Tokyo) Station (7 min walk), Shinjuku Station (8 min walk)
Address: 〒160-0021 Tokyo-to, Shinjuku-ku, Kabukicho 2-43 (MAP)
Venue: Shinjuku Municipal Okubo Park Special Venue
Period: 2026/09/11 (Fri) – 2026/10/07 (Wed)
Time: 11:00 – 21:00
Fees/costs: Admission free (food and drink costs separate); food ticket system in 200-yen increments
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Shinjuku Okubo Park is a small public park in the Okubo area of Shinjuku Ward. It has open lawns, shaded benches, and paths lined with trees, and it functions mainly as a neighborhood gathering point. The park’s flat, open layout is also used for bigger events: its central plaza and grass areas host community festivals, outdoor markets, and food events such as the Tokyo Curry Expo. For the 2026 expo, the park will be set up as a temporary curry village. Food stalls and communal tables will be placed around the existing lawns and trees, and visitors will be able to eat their curry on-site. The park is within walking distance of Okubo Station, in an area of small shops, restaurants, and apartment buildings.