2026 Yeongju Apple Festival: Dates, Venues, and Things to Do in Yeongju and Seoul

Yeongju Apple Festival

The 2026 Yeongju Apple Festival is an autumn celebration built around the highest quality apples grown in the clear natural environment of Yeongju. Known for their high sugar content and crisp texture—the result of the region’s large daily temperature range and abundant sunshine—Yeongju apples take center stage in a program that engages all five senses.

This year’s festival runs in two places at once: the production site around Miro Park in Buseok-myeon from October 30 to November 1, and Cheonggye Plaza in downtown Seoul from November 13 to 15. Whether you’re near the orchards or in the heart of the city, you’ll find apple sales, tasting events, variety exhibitions, cultural performances, and hands-on activities.

At the festival site, visitors can sample and purchase apples directly at the Apple Farm Market Zone, see the range of cultivars at the Apple House exhibition, and take part in experience programs. The Yeongju setting also pairs the harvest with autumn scenery, including nearby Buseoksa Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Seoul edition delivers the same apple-focused program in an urban setting, combining direct-from-production freshness with entertainment for visitors of all ages.

What to do at the festival

Sales and Tasting Events

Apple Farm Market Zone: Yeongju apple sales and tasting

Operation of Yeongju Apple Promotion Hall

Apple House: Yeongju apple variety exhibition, professional promoter operation

Experience Programs

Making keycaps
Making apple balloons
Hanbok experience
Life Four Cuts

Recreation

Rolling apple game

Event Details

🗓️ 2026.11.13 ~ 2026.11.15 (Seoul venue; the Yeongju production-site event runs October 30–November 1)

📍 Address: 1 Taepyeong-ro 1-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul

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💰 Fee: Free (Some experience programs are paid)

📞 Inquiry: 054-630-8706

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What is Yeongju famous for?

Yeongju is known primarily for its apples. The orchards sit at the foot of the Sobaek Mountains, where cold nights and sunny days create a wide temperature range. That variation is one reason the apples develop firm flesh and a high sugar content. Local growers have cultivated the fruit for generations, and Yeongju apples are a recognized part of North Gyeongsang Province’s agricultural output. The festival you will visit is centered on this crop, and tasting an apple at a local orchard is a straightforward way to understand its reputation.

The city also has a significant place in Korean Confucian history. Sosu Seowon, the oldest private Confucian academy in the country, was founded during the Joseon dynasty and still stands as an example of late Joseon educational architecture. Nearby historical neighborhoods, hanok villages, and Buseoksa temple—which contains some of the oldest wooden buildings in Korea—show the same tradition of scholarship and religious practice.

In food, Yeongju is known for local versions of makguksu, or buckwheat noodles, and grilled sundae, a Korean blood sausage. Both are common in the local market and are more likely to be the everyday fare of the area than the apples that draw visitors during festival season. Together, the fruit, the historical sites, and the regional dishes give the city a specific character within North Gyeongsang Province.

November 5, 2026

Solve the Riverside Killer Mystery in Osaka: Experience P.T. Mystery\_File.13 Kurobane Series at sheva (Nov 2024)

Audience-Participation Mystery: Armchair Edition P.T. Mystery_File.13 Kurobane Series Riverside Killer

An experiential game-style mystery play, this Armchair Edition gives the audience an active role: rather than watching the solution unfold, participants themselves pursue the truth of the case.

The story centers on the “Riverside Killer,” a series of unsolved consecutive murders occurring along the riverbank. In P.T. Mystery_File.13 from the Kurohane Series, attendees work with journalist Takao Kurohane to challenge the mystery of the case. The event is held at the restaurant “sheva” along the Higashiyoko-bori River in Osaka. While enjoying delicious meals and desserts, guests can reason through the mysteries of the incident alongside the characters and fully enjoy a mystery world full of presence.

Event dates and times

Date	Start times
Fri, Nov 20	19:00
Sat, Nov 21	11:00 / 14:45 / 18:30
Sun, Nov 22	11:00 / 14:45 / 18:00
Mon/Holiday, Nov 23	11:00 / 14:45

Location

Venue: sheva
Address: 1F β Honmachi Bridge, 4-8 Honmachibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka City

Price

Lunch / Dinner sessions: ¥6,000
Hors d’oeuvre & Dessert sessions: ¥5,500

Contact and official website

Inquiries: [email protected]
Website: https://pt-kikaku.jimdofree.com

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What is P.T. Mystery_File?

P.T. Mystery_File is a murder mystery event that combines elements of theater, escape room, and crime fiction. P.T. stands for Participatory Theatre, and the format reflects that: attendees take on the role of investigators rather than observers. The story is not performed for them; it is something they work through themselves.

Each event is built around a “file,” a self-contained case folder containing evidence, testimony, photographs, and leads. The Kurobane Series is the current line of files, named after a figure who links the larger narrative. File.13, the Riverside Killer Mystery, is the newest entry. It is written so that newcomers can start with no prior knowledge, though returning players may notice references and open threads from earlier cases.

The venue, sheva, is set up as the location of the crime. Participants receive a case file and move through the space, examining physical evidence, talking to characters, and deciding what is relevant. The answers are not presented as multiple-choice options. Solving the case depends on discussion, observation, and deduction. The objective is not only to identify the killer but also to determine how the murder was committed, why it happened, and which pieces of evidence matter most.

Groups are kept small and work as their own investigative units. No two teams move through the material in the same order, and their conclusions can differ in detail. At the end of the session, the group is expected to present its findings. The solution is not delivered to them in a reveal; it has to be supported by what they found and how they interpret it.

November 4, 2026

How to Experience Traditional Kamon-zuri Family Crest Printing at Oasis 21 Nagoya (November 16, 2026)

Oasis 21 i-Center Experience Event <Family Crest Printing>

When you want to enjoy Nagoya even more, why not experience traditional crafts at Oasis 21?

Dyeing has been deeply rooted in Nagoya since ancient times, including “Arimatsu and Narumi Shibori-zome,” “Nagoya Kuro-montsuki-zome,” and “Nagoya Yuzen.” The Oasis 21 i-Center is holding a “Kamon-zuri” (family crest printing) experience event where you can feel the joy of dyeing. Small children are also very welcome, and English support is available.

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Reservation Start Date and Time
November reservations start: November 2 (Monday) from 10:00 AM

Oasis 21 i-Center

Phone: 052-963-5252
Reception hours: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Internet Application Form
Internet Application Form

Reservations are prioritized; if there are vacant seats on the day, participation is possible.
We cannot accept any reservations if you contact us before the reservation start date and time.
Each reservation covers a maximum of 30 minutes and one piece per person for the experience.

Please choose from the following start times.

Morning Session: 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30
Afternoon Session: 14:30 / 15:00 / 15:30 / 16:00

In the event of traffic disruptions due to bad weather, etc., on the day of the event, the experience event will be canceled. In such cases, we will contact those who have made reservations, so please be sure to provide your name and contact information at the time of reservation. In the event of cancellation, information will be provided in the “News” section of this site and on this “Event Page.”
If you wish to cancel your reservation, please contact the Oasis 21 i-Center (Phone: 052-963-5252).

Request for Cooperation

Hand sanitization
Submission of name and contact information
These will be discarded after one month. Personal information provided will not be used except in emergencies such as bad weather.
Photos will be taken during the workshop for recording purposes, ensuring faces are not identifiable.
Experiences using techniques other than those specified will be declined.
Participation will be declined for those with a fever of 37.5 degrees or higher on the day.

<h2 id=”event”>Kamon-zuri Experience</h2>

Choose your favorite family crest and color to create an original family crest handkerchief, bandana, or tenugui (hand towel). Approximately 40 types of family crests are available, including famous crests and those of military commanders.

Required time: 15 minutes
Instructor: Mr. Takehiro Nakamura, Yamakatsu Senko Co., Ltd.

The fee depends on the item you choose to dye:

Handkerchief: 1,000 yen
Bandana: 1,200 yen
Tenugui: 1,500 yen

Event Details

Date: November 16, 2026 (Monday)
Location: In front of Oasis 21 i-Center (Oasis 21 Basement 1st Floor)
Fee: Handkerchief 1,000 yen / Bandana 1,200 yen / Tenugui 1,500 yen
Contact: Oasis 21 i-Center (Reception hours 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM)
TEL: 052-963-5252
Access:
- Get off at “Sakae” Station on the Subway Higashiyama Line and Meijo Line, immediately upon exiting the East Ticket Gate (directly connected to the station).
- Get off at “Sakaemachi” Station on the Meitetsu Seto Line, immediately upon exiting the ticket gate (directly connected to the station).

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What is a kamon, and what role do Japanese family crests play in the culture?

A kamon is a Japanese family crest: a small, stylized design used to identify a family, clan, or house. The motifs are usually geometric or borrowed from nature — paulownia, chrysanthemum, wisteria, and arrow feathers are common examples. For centuries, kamon have served much the same purpose as surnames. They appeared on clothing, banners, weapons, and buildings, allowing onlookers to identify a person’s family or political ties at a glance.

The use of crests became more formal in the Heian period, when noble families marked their carriages and garments. In later periods, samurai families used kamon on armor and battle flags to identify their forces. Over time, the practice spread beyond the warrior class. Merchants and farmers adopted crests for ceremonial dress, grave markers, and family documents. By the late Edo period, many commoner families had their own crests, often with local variations.

Kamon still appear at formal events today. They are embroidered on wedding and funeral kimono, printed on paper decorations at shrines, and used as markers on family graves. The use is largely customary rather than strictly legal: wearing a crest is a way of acknowledging family history, not a claim to noble status. In many cases, the same design is shared by unrelated families, or modified by branches over time.

Kamon-zuri is the craft of printing crests onto cloth, traditionally with carved wooden blocks. Workshops that practice it produce items such as tenugui towels, bags, and furoshiki wrapping cloth, giving visitors a practical way to engage with the motifs. The craft is a reminder that kamon are not abstract symbols from the past; they are still made, worn, and used in everyday objects.

November 4, 2026

ACN presents Yoyogi Forest of Lights 2026-2027: Experience a Multisensory Immersive Journey in Tokyo Yoyogi Park

ACN presents Yoyogi Forest of Lights ~Forest of Light~

An experiential illumination where you walk 1.8km through the “Tokyo Yoyogi Park” forest in the heart of the big city using all five senses is born!

In the heart of Tokyo’s urban sprawl, a new sensory experience emerges as “ACN presents Yoyogi Forest of Lights ~Forest of Light~” transforms the natural landscape of Tokyo Yoyogi Park. Unlike conventional illuminations—which are often confined to indoor venues or strictly paved urban corridors—this event leverages the rich, organic nature of the park to create an overwhelming immersive space woven from light and sound. Visitors are invited to traverse a 1.8km path, providing an experience as if they have strayed into a forest at night.

A Multisensory Journey: Beyond Visual Spectacle

The primary appeal of this event lies in its interactive production, which encourages visitors to engage with light art using their entire body rather than remaining passive observers. While dynamic light gradations coloring the trees satisfy the sense of sight, the installation is designed to stimulate all five senses to deepen the sense of immersion:

Hearing: Music and ambient sounds echo through the natural silence of the forest.
Smell: The crisp, cold winter air carries the distinct scent of the surrounding trees.
Touch: Interactive mechanisms ensure that the light changes according to the visitor’s pace.
Taste: A dedicated food and drink area provides moments of happiness and peace amidst the journey.

Cultural Roots and Urban Tradition

The conceptual foundation of this event is rooted in European winter culture. In various European countries, the tradition of enjoying long winter nights often involves illumination events within natural spaces—such as parks—where locals and tourists gather to find community in the darkness. By adopting this motif, the organizers aim to establish a similar tradition within the heart of Tokyo.

Strategic Significance and the Support of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government

“ACN presents Yoyogi Forest of Lights” represents more than just a visual display; it is a strategic effort to promote the nighttime use of Yoyogi Park. As the first illumination of its kind to be held in this specific location, the project is conducted under the support of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government.

The event serves as a highlight program within the Yoyogi/Shibuya area of “ARTE TOKYO (Tokyo International Cultural Arts Festival),” which runs from October to December. Through this collaboration, the event intends to create new cultural and artistic charm within the Tokyo night.

*Please check the official website for detailed information.

Basic Info

Location / Nearest Station
Yoyogi Park
Meiji-Jingumae <Harajuku> Station / Harajuku Station / Yoyogi-Koen Station / Yoyogi-Hachiman Station
Address
〒151-0052
Yoyogikamizono-cho, Jinnan 2-chome, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
MAP
Event Period
2026/11/13 (Fri) ～ 2027/01/11 (Mon/Holiday)
Time
Start 17:30 / End 22:00
Last admission 21:00
Official Website
https://www.yoyogiforestoflights.tokyo/

*The listed content may have changed. Please check the official website of the venue or organizer for the latest information.
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Yoyogi Park is a public park in Tokyo, adjacent to Harajuku Station and the Meiji Shrine. It covers roughly 50 hectares. Before becoming a park, it was the site of the 1964 Tokyo Olympic Village. Today its layout combines open lawns, wooded sections, and paved paths. The park accommodates joggers, dog walkers, and picnickers; on weekends, the main plaza often hosts informal performances and community events. It is also a well-known cherry-blossom spot, and the trees draw large crowds in late March and early April. The mix of cleared areas and mature vegetation has made the park suitable for temporary installations. Yoyogi Forest of Lights, for example, set digital artwork within the wooded sections rather than treating the park as a neutral exhibition space. The park is less a single attraction than a piece of urban infrastructure with multiple uses.

November 3, 2026

2026 Burak Festa in Busan: Experience Retro 90s Culture, Music, and Street Food at Pusan National University

Village Festa

Burak Festa is a retro-themed festival held in the autonomous commercial district area of Pusan National University. It reinterprets the music, fashion, and alley culture of the 1990s to the 2000s with a modern sensibility, while aiming to revitalize the Pusan National University autonomous commercial district and attract local visitors to the neighborhood. The festival runs for three days, from November 6 to November 8, 2026, and includes performance programs such as the Burak Song Festival, dance battles, special performances, and DJ booths. Beyond the stage, it offers participatory programs like the Alley Boss Selection Contest, Play Workshop, and Alley Boss Fashion Star, along with the Burak Stationery Store, Burak Yajang (outdoor market), and food booths linked to the local commercial district.

What sets Burak Festa apart from a conventional music festival is the way it embeds the festival experience in the surrounding streets. Visitors are not just watching performances; they can take part in contests, workshops, fashion-focused activities, and search-style events while moving through a commercial district that remains part of the festival itself. The result is a cultural event where memories and romance of the past are shared through music, dance, fashion, play, and food, and where the local commercial district and festival visitors are brought together in the same spaces.

Main Programs

Burak Song Festival
Burak Dance Battle
Burak Rewind Special Performance
Alley Boss Selection Contest
Burak Yajang (outdoor market)

Side Programs

Alley Boss Play Workshop
Alley Boss Fashion Star
Local Commercial District Linked F&B Booths
The DJ Booth of That Time

Consumer Participation Programs

Burak Stationery Store
Purchase Receipt Event
Sticker Search Event

🗓️ 2026.11.06 ~ 2026.11.08

📍 Address: 55 Jangjeon-ro 12beon-gil, Geumjeong-gu, Busan (Jangjeon-dong)

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💰 Fee: Free

📞 Inquiry: 051-714-1469

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What is Burak Festa?

Burak Festa is a 1990s-themed street festival held on the grounds of Pusan National University in Busan. The name draws on the Korean word burak, meaning a close-knit neighborhood or familiar corner of a town, and combines it with festa, the Italian word for celebration. The festival uses that idea as a starting point: for a few days, the campus’s main walkways and open plazas are given over to a detailed re-creation of late-20th-century Korean street and youth culture.

The festival’s attractions are scattered across the university, and most of them are participatory. Vendors set up stalls selling vintage clothing—windbreakers, wide-leg jeans, oversized sweaters, chunky sneakers—and tables of old physical albums for visitors to flip through. Bulky CRT monitors play 90s music videos in clusters around the plazas. Arcade cabinets and noraebang-style karaoke tents provide the kind of entertainment that was part of everyday life for young people at the time. Students and local vendors dress in period styles, and the food stalls offer Korean street classics: tteokbokki in sweet-savory sauce, twigim fried in oil, and fish cakes served in warm broth.

Music forms the main program. The central stage features live tributes to 90s Korean pop, hip-hop, and R&B, while smaller stages host acoustic sets of slow jams and dance tracks. Between performances, attendees can browse the stalls, play arcade games, or explore the set pieces, including a diorama of an old Busan bus stop.

For those who grew up in the 1990s, Burak Festa is a chance to revisit familiar details; for younger visitors, it works as a straightforward introduction to that period. The festival does not try to argue that the decade was better or simpler, and it does not need to. It simply puts together a coherent, walkable version of 90s Korean popular culture and lets the specifics carry the event.

November 3, 2026

Pyeongchang Trout Festival 2027: Your Ultimate Guide to Ice Fishing and Winter Activities in Gangwon-do

Pyeongchang Trout Festival

🗓️ 2027.01.01 ~ 2027.01.31

*The following festival details are from the 2026 festival; details for the 2027 festival are currently being updated*

The Pyeongchang Trout Festival is an annual winter celebration that transforms the hardships of ancestral survival into a curated cultural experience. In previous eras, winter in this region was characterized by snowfall so intense that residents were forced to tie ropes between neighboring houses, carving snow tunnels along those lines simply to maintain mobility. When the frigid river winds caused the shallow rapids to freeze prematurely, ancestors would strike large rocks in the river with hammers—a grueling method used to hunt winter fish for a single meal. This historical struggle is the foundation of the modern event, which takes place from late December to late January under the theme of “A Winter Story with Snow, Ice, and Trout.”

Visitors to the festival can observe fish swimming in the Odaecheon stream through the clear ice, providing a visual prelude to the thrill of the catch. The event distinguishes itself through a diverse array of winter activities that cater to different skill levels and ages, ranging from the patience required for ice fishing to the high energy of bare-hand catching.

Activities and Experiences

The festival offers several ways to engage with the frozen landscape:

Fishing Experiences: Guests may choose between ice fishing, tent fishing, and a dedicated children’s fishing area. For those seeking a more visceral challenge, the golden trout bare-hand catching event provides a unique opportunity to pursue fish without the aid of equipment.
Ice Square Activities: Beyond fishing, the Ice Square hosts a variety of winter sports and rides, including snow sledding, snow rafting, ice bicycles, skating, and the Argo ride experience.

Pricing and Usage Fees

Fees are structured based on the type of activity and the age of the participant. The following rates were applicable during the 2026 event:

Activity	Adult Rate	Elementary Student Rate
Tent Fishing (Comprehensive Ticket)	49,000 KRW	43,000 KRW
Tent Fishing (Standard)	39,000 KRW	30,000 KRW
Ice Fishing (Comprehensive Ticket)	43,000 KRW	35,000 KRW
Ice Fishing (Standard)	25,000 KRW	20,000 KRW

Additional Fees:

Indoor Fishing: 20,000 KRW
Bare-hand Catching: 20,000 KRW
Amusement Facilities (Comprehensive Ticket): 30,000 KRW
Mountain Trout: 20,000 KRW

Visitor Information

📍 Address: 3562 Gyeonggang-ro, Jinbu-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do

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💰 Fee: Paid

📞 Inquiry: 033-336-4000

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What is ice fishing?

Ice fishing is a method of angling practiced on frozen lakes and rivers. The fisherman cuts a hole through the ice, drops a baited line into the water below, and waits for a fish to bite. In northern regions where lakes freeze solid for months, it has long been a practical way of catching food through the winter. In recent decades it has also become a recreational activity, often organized into festivals and public events designed for beginners.

At the Pyeongchang Trout Festival, ice fishing is adapted into a managed, family-friendly outing. A designated area of the frozen water is checked and maintained for safety, then divided into fishing spots. Visitors receive a simple rod, line, and lure, and are shown to a hole in the ice. The process is straightforward: lower the line, watch the float, and wait. When the float dips, a quick and steady pull usually brings up a mountain trout. Staff nearby can clean and grill the catch, or visitors can take it to one of the food tents serving trout stew and other hot meals.

The festival’s fishing ponds are stocked, so catching a fish does not depend on experience or refined technique. Many first-time anglers get a bite within minutes. This changes the character of the activity: it is less a test of patience than a social event on the ice. People stand together, talk, and react to the small movements of their rods. The surrounding festival adds food, games, and mountain views, which gives non-anglers reasons to join as well.

Ice fishing here is neither a survival skill nor a serious competition. It is a seasonal form of entertainment, built around a traditional winter practice and made accessible through organization and equipment. Its appeal is straightforward: it gives visitors a way to spend time outdoors in winter, with a good chance of catching something.

November 2, 2026

Nagoya Taxi Association 75th Anniversary Everyone’s Taxi Festival 2026: Enjoy Family Fun, Live Performances, and Vehicle Exhibits at Meieki Parklet

Nagoya Taxi Association 75th Anniversary: Everyone’s Taxi Festival – With 75 Years of Gratitude, Toward the Future

The Nagoya Taxi Association is marking its 75th anniversary with “Everyone’s Taxi Festival,” an event designed to express gratitude and open a conversation about the future of local mobility. The festival will be held on November 7, 2026, from 10:00 to 16:00, at Meieki Parklet (Former Lejac site) in Nagoya.

What to expect

The venue will be filled with a variety of attractions, including powerful calligraphy performances, marching band performances, and dance performances. Visitors can also get a close look at exhibits of taxi vehicles. The event offers a chance to understand how taxis support daily life in the community and to learn about the industry’s social contribution initiatives, all while enjoying an entertaining day out.

Fun for the whole family

There will be plenty for younger visitors and families to enjoy as well. Children can take part in games that reward participants with sweets, and a stamp rally will let attendees collect stamps and win prizes. With a mix of live performances, vehicle exhibits, and hands-on activities, the festival is designed so that adults and children can enjoy it together.

Event details

Date: November 7, 2026
Time: 10:00–16:00
Location: Meieki Parklet (Former Lejac site), 1-25-2 Meieki Minami, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya City
Access: 3 minutes walk
Contact: Nagoya Taxi Association, TEL: 052-871-0601
Website: https://www.meitakyo.com/75th/index.html

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Everyone is invited to bring the whole family and join the celebration.

Meieki Parklet is a small public seating area located next to Nagoya Station, one of central Japan’s main transport hubs. It follows the parklet model: a low-cost, open-air structure that repurposes street space for pedestrians. The space is equipped with planters, benches, and a paved surface, and it functions primarily as a place where people can sit briefly, wait, or meet without having to enter a nearby building.

Because the parklet is at street level and open on all sides, it is easy to pass through or stop at. Its position near the station’s exits and transit connections makes it convenient for commuters, while its flexible layout also allows it to serve as a small event venue. The planters and benches can be rearranged to create space for stalls, performances, or informal gatherings. The taxi association’s anniversary festival is one example of this: the parklet was used for exhibits and a stage while still leaving enough room for visitors to move between the event and the surrounding shops and station entrances.

The design is deliberately minimal. There are no permanent structures or complex landscaping, and the parklet does not try to imitate a conventional park. What it provides is a modest amount of seating and open ground in a dense commercial district, along with a central, accessible site for organizations that need a public space in the immediate vicinity of the station. Its usefulness comes from that simplicity and location, not from any special amenities.

November 2, 2026

Visit the 37th Kansai Correctional Exhibition 2026 at Osaka Prison: Explore Rare Facility Tours and Shop Unique CAPIC Goods

The 37th Kansai Correctional Exhibition

One of the largest correctional events in the Kansai region will be held at Osaka Prison on November 7 and 8, 2026. The 37th edition offers an exhibition and sale of CAPIC products—high-quality furniture and leather goods made in prisons across the country—as well as tours of prison facilities that are normally inaccessible.

In addition, the event includes a range of programs where visitors can learn while seeing, knowing, and enjoying: gourmet and food booths with bento boxes that recreate prison recipes, Prison Curry, and prison bento boxes that recreate prison meals; experience corners for personality tests and prison work; and stage events.

Event details

Dates: Saturday, November 7, and Sunday, November 8, 2026
Hours: November 7: 10:00–16:00 / November 8: 9:30–15:00
Venue: Osaka Prison (6-1 Tadei-cho, Sakai-ku, Sakai City)
Admission: Free
Contact: 072-238-8269
Website: Official event website

Access

The venue is about a 5-minute walk from Sakaishi Station on the JR Hanwa Line and about a 10-minute walk from Sakai-higashi Station on the Nankai Koya Line. Parking is limited, so visitors are encouraged to use public transportation.

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What is CAPIC?

CAPIC stands for Correctional Association Prison Industry Center. It is the official brand name for products made in Japanese correctional facilities under the management of the Correctional Association. Inmates do production work as part of structured vocational training, manufacturing stationery, leather goods, furniture, and specialty snack items.

These products are sold through designated retail channels and at prison exhibitions. The Kansai Correctional Exhibition is one venue where CAPIC goods are featured prominently. Proceeds go toward rehabilitation and job-training programs.

The product range is broader than souvenir-style goods. Some items are utilitarian, such as desk supplies and bags; others are packaged foods. All are made in workshops inside the facilities. The brand gives a name to a long-standing system, and it lets buyers know where a product was made and what its purchase supports.

November 1, 2026

2026 Jeju Pet Culture Industry Festival: Your Guide to Expert Lectures, Pet Fairs, and Fun Activities for Pet Owners

Jeju Pet Culture Industry Festival

🗓️ 2026.11.06 ~ 2026.11.08

The 2026 Jeju Companion Animal Culture Industry Festival brings together two established events—the Jeju Companion Animal Culture Festival and the Jeju Pet Fair—in a single program. Its stated goal is a happy Jeju where humans and animals coexist, built through the establishment of a proper companion animal culture. The program ranges from petiquette education and campaigns to promote a mature companion animal culture to a variety of companion animal-related experience activities, with something for both pet owners and the general public.

The Jeju Pet Fair portion of the event is significant in its own right. Approximately 70 companion animal industry companies will participate, showcasing pet food, pet supplies, and pet services, alongside a series of events held across the fair.

Festival program

Lectures are scheduled across the three festival days:

November 6: Lecture by Professor Yoon Young-min
November 7: Lecture by Veterinarian Yoon Hong-jun
November 8: Lecture by Trainer Kang Hyung-wook

Other activities and experiences include:

Space-out competition with companion animals
Sharing event with abandoned dogs
Maze Great Escape
Agility
Life Four Cuts
Learning self-grooming
Caricature
Jeju National University Arota experience program
Color Walk
Jeju Pet Fair

Event details

📍 Address: 24 Seogwang-ro 2-gil, Jeju-si, Jeju-do (Ora-il-dong)

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💰 Fee: Free

📞 Inquiry: 064-711-1002

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The pet culture industry covers the goods and services that have developed around pet ownership. It includes food, veterinary care, grooming, behavioral training, wearable devices, pet-friendly travel, photography, and pet-related media and events. What distinguishes this sector from the older pet supply market is the underlying assumption that pets should have their own routines, comforts, and forms of enrichment.

The category also includes trade shows, fairs, and festivals where owners can sample products, attend lectures, and take part in activities with their animals. These events combine commercial and non-commercial functions: vendors sell goods, experts offer advice, and owners exchange experiences. The industry as a whole operates at the intersection of retail, services, and leisure, with the stated goal of improving the lives of pets and the people who care for them.

November 1, 2026

2026 Cheongsong Apple Festival Guide: Experience Korea’s Best Apples with Family-Friendly Activities and Local Events

Cheongsong Apple Festival

🗓️ 2026.11.04 ~ 2026.11.08

Note: The food details of the festival below are from the previous year’s (2025) festival, and the food details for the 2026 festival are currently being updated.

The Cheongsong Apple Festival is a representative regional festival held in Cheongsong, a leading apple-producing region in South Korea, with Cheongsong apples as the theme. It is held annually to widely promote the excellence of Cheongsong apples and to introduce the area’s agricultural specialties and tourism resources. Visitors to the festival can expect a program built around apples, including experience, exhibition, and sales components as well as live performances. Around the festival grounds, agricultural specialty sales centers offer direct opportunities to see and taste Cheongsong apples, while participatory programs and events keep the fruit at the center of the experience. Performances and cultural events involving both local residents and tourists are also part of the schedule. The festival is particularly known for hands-on activities that are open to all ages, such as ‘Honey-Jam-Apple Nanta’, ‘Challenge-Apple Sorting Lotto’, and ‘Find the Golden Apple’.

Overall, the festival is organized as a mix of performances, competitions, hands-on experiences, exhibition and sales, and side events. Each category offers a distinct way to engage with the region’s central crop—whether through watching a parade, competing in an apple-themed contest, trying one of the experiential programs, or buying apples and specialty products directly.

Program Highlights

1. Performance Events

Cheongsong Apple Parade, celebratory performances, talent donation performances, etc.

2. Competition Events

National Cheongsong Apple Flower-string Competition, Apple King Selection Contest, etc.

3. Experience Events

Honey-Jam-Apple Nanta, Find the Golden Apple, Challenge-Apple Sorting Lotto, etc.

4. Exhibition and Sales

Cheongsong Apple Promotion Hall, Cheongsong Apple Cooking Exhibition, Cheongsong Tourism Photo Exhibition, Apple and agricultural specialty sales, surprise apple auctions, etc.

5. Side Events

Cheongsong Cultural Festival, World Confucian Culture Festival, fireworks, etc.

Practical Information

📍 Address: 484-1 Wolmak-ri, Cheongsong-eup, Cheongsong-gun, Gyeongbuk
💰 Fee: Free (Some experience programs require a fee)
📞 Inquiry: 054-873-3686
⭐️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gocheongsong
🖥️ Homepage: https://csapplefestival.kr/

Cheongsong is a county in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea, set among mountains and apple orchards. It is one of the country’s main apple-producing areas, and the geography helps explain why. Surrounding peaks create a growing season with warm days and cool nights. That daily temperature gap encourages fruit to hold its firmness and accumulate sugar, which is why Cheongsong apples have a crisp texture and a pronounced sweetness. The reputation is long-standing enough that the region is often called the land of good apples. The harvest comes in autumn, and the fruit is sold fresh in local markets and through wholesalers to the rest of the country.

Outside the orchards, the county’s main natural landmark is Juwangsan National Park. The park has granite rock formations, forested valleys, and a set of walking trails that range from short nature paths to longer ridge routes. Some trails reach streams and small falls; others pass temple buildings and stone pagodas. The surrounding countryside includes working farms, roadside apple stands, and village markets where growers sell the season’s harvest. For travelers, the appeal is straightforward: hiking in the mountains, staying in a farming area, and eating apples at the point of production.