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Tokyo Weather in October: Autumn Colors & What to Wear
October in Tokyo drops from 24.5C to 19.6C across the month, mornings from 17C to 11C. Weekly temperatures, rainfall, layering by date and sunset times.
Food & Dining
Rikuro Ojisan Namba: Price, Wait Times & Carry-On
Rikuro Ojisan cheesecake at the Namba main store: 1,095 yen for a 6-go cake, the two queues and how they differ, carry-on rules and storage.
Travel Guide
Kansai Airport to Namba & Umeda: Rapi:t, Haruka & Bus
Kansai Airport to Namba in 34 min on the Rapi:t or 45 on the airport express, and to Umeda by Haruka, Kansai Airport Rapid or bus. Fares and platforms.
Shopping
McDonald's Japan Pokemon Happy Meal 2026: 12 Toys & Dates
All 12 Pokemon toys in Japan McDonald's August 2026 Happy Set, the wave 1, 2 and 3 dates, the 6-per-order limit, and whether Pokemon cards come with it.
Travel Guide
Kansai Airport ATMs: Terminal 1 & 2 Locations
Where the Aeon Bank and Seven Bank ATMs are at Kansai Airport, by terminal and floor, with hours, withdrawal limits and how to avoid DCC charges.
Travel Guide
National Art Center Tokyo: Hours, Tickets & 2026 Shows
The National Art Center Tokyo in Roppongi: hours, access, and the 2026 Picasso and Louvre exhibitions with ticket prices. The building and cafes are free.
Shopping
Where to Buy Haikyu Meiji Chocolate in Tokyo: Lawson
I bought the Haikyu x Meiji collaboration chocolates at a Lawson in Nihonbashi, Tokyo. All 6 products, prices, 17 package designs and the sticker campaign.
Events & Festivals
Kasai Rinkai Park Sunflowers 2026: Light-Up Hours & Zones
25,000 sunflowers and a free night light-up at Kasai Rinkai Park, July 31-August 16, 2026. Light-up hours, the six light zones, limited menus and access.
Events & Festivals
Jingu Gaien Fireworks 2026: Aug 8 Tickets, Seats & Artists
Jingu Gaien Fireworks 2026 is Saturday, August 8: about 10,000 shells, paid seats only. Jingu Stadium and Chichibunomiya ticket prices, artists and access.
Travel Guide
Osaka Amazing Pass 2026: Price, 39 Spots & How to Use
Osaka Amazing Pass 2026 covers 39 attractions. 1-day 3,500 yen, 2-day 5,000 yen, smartphone QR only, no JR. Full list by area plus a real 2-day plan.