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On January 12, 2026, Tokyo’s City Circuit Tokyo Bay hosted NoWhereToGo 2026 , the inaugural automotive culture event presented by lifestyle brand Peaches., drawing more than 120 vehicles that spanned eras and styles from classic to contemporary. The event was conceived as a cross-cultural automotive gathering rather than a competitive car show, bringing together invited and publicly entered vehicles under one roof.  To read more, please visit: https://spot-report.com/2026/now

On January 3, 2026 , the 79th Rice Bowl by GA technologies , the national championship game of Japanese American football, was held at Tokyo Dome  in Tokyo, concluding the 2025 X-League season . The title game featured the Panasonic Impulse  and the Obic Seagulls , with Panasonic securing a 9–7 victory  in a low-scoring contest defined by defensive execution and field position. To read more, please visit: https://spot-report.com/2026/joshua-cox-named-mvp-as-panasonic-impulse-

Yokohama, Japan — December 20–21, 2025  — Castle EXPO 2025 , Japan’s premier festival celebrating castle culture, history and regional heritage, concluded its 10th anniversary  edition this past weekend at Pacifico Yokohama North and Annex Halls . Across two days of programming, the expo drew enthusiastic fans, families and history buffs eager to explore exhibits, attend talks and hear from celebrity guests and experts.  To read more, please visit: https://spot-report.com/202

Tokyo Comic Con 2025 unfolded over three days from December 5 through December 7 at Makuhari Messe, drawing some of the largest crowds in the event’s history and bringing together an expansive lineup of international talent, comic creators, and industry figures. With an array of global film and television actors alongside legendary comic book artists and creators, the convention underscored both the diverse interests of attendees and the growing convergence of Hollywood, comi

The Azabudai Hills Christmas Market  held its official press preview on November 21, 2025 , offering media an early look at the winter market ahead of its public opening. The seasonal event, staged at Azabudai Hills Central Plaza (Central Green)  in Minato Ward, is scheduled to run from November 22 through December 25 , positioning the newly developed district as one of Tokyo’s central holiday destinations. To read more, please visit: https://spot-report.com/2025/azabudai-hil

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts appeared in Tokyo on November 19, 2025, for a press conference hosted by Kinoshita Group at the Prince Hotel, marking a rare public appearance in Japan outside the Major League Baseball season. The event drew broad domestic media attention, reflecting both Roberts’ standing as a World Series–winning manager and his continued relevance in Japan through cultural ties and the Dodgers’ growing Japanese player presence. To read more, please

Tokyo, Japan —  The D1 Grand Prix (D1GP) Tokyo Drift  closed out the 2025 season  with a two-day showdown on November 15 and 16  at a specially constructed street-style circuit in Odaiba , placing Japan’s leading drift teams and drivers under decisive championship pressure. To read more, please visit: https://spot-report.com/2025/d1-grand-prix-tokyo-drift-2025-brings-season-finale-intensity-to-odaiba/ Official Links D1 Grand Prix Official Website https://d1gp.co.jp/ D1 Grand

Masunaga Optical marked its 120th anniversary with a special exhibition held in Azabu, Tokyo, produced in collaboration with avex Creator Agency. Hosted at the contemporary art space WALL_alternative, the event brought together Japanese craftsmanship, visual culture, and entertainment, highlighting Masunaga’s legacy while positioning the brand firmly within a modern creative context. To read more, please visit: https://spot-report.com/2025/masunaga-optical-celebrates-120-year

Tokyo — Ahead of its public opening in mid-October, Heiroku Sushi’s Ginza outpost offered media an advance tasting and walk-through on October 15, a soft preview that showcased a bold new menu direction for the long-running chain. The Ginza location positions itself as an accessible yet inventive sushi destination, pairing familiar conveyor-belt convenience with high-impact, Instagram-ready signature items. To read more, please visit: https://spot-report.com/2025/heiroku-sush

Chika Kisada presented her 2026 Spring/Summer collection on September 5, 2025, as part of Rakuten Fashion Week TOKYO, continuing her exploration of the body, movement, and the tension between structure and fragility. The show delivered a restrained and concept-driven presentation that emphasized physical presence and form rather than overt trend statements. To read more, please visit: https://spot-report.com/2025/chika-kisada-presents-2026-spring-summer-collection-at-rakuten-

On September 4, 2025 , Tokyo’s designer label MSML  presented its 2026 Spring/Summer collection  at Rakuten Fashion Week TOKYO , held as part of the seasonal schedule at Roppongi Hills Arena . The runway slot at 19:00 placed MSML among a lineup of Japanese brands showcasing upcoming seasonal wear to industry professionals, press, and invited guests during the six-day fashion week held from September 1–6, 2025.  To read more, please visit: https://spot-report.com/2025/msml-pre

At Rakuten Fashion Week TOKYO 2026 Spring/Summer , VIVIANO presented its 2026 SS runway show on September 5, 2025, at Shibuya Hikarie Hall A, drawing attention for a markedly different direction from the brand’s customary use of vibrant color. Known within Tokyo’s womenswear scene for energetic palettes, VIVIANO’s latest collection was delivered entirely in black and white under the theme “Neo Romanticism,”  a concept rooted in revisiting romantic expression through form, det

On September 4, 2025 , Japanese denim-centric label FDMTL  presented its 2026 Spring/Summer collection  at Rakuten Fashion Week TOKYO (Rakuten FWT) , held at Shibuya Hikarie’s Hikarie Hall A  as part of the fashion week’s fourth day schedule. The show, which began at 20:30, was one of several evening runway slots during the six-day event that ran from September 1 to September 6, 2025  in Tokyo. Rakuten Fashion Week TOKYO, organized by the Japan Fashion Week Organization, serv

On September 3, 2025 , during Rakuten Fashion Week TOKYO 2026 Spring/Summer , Japanese heritage label Haute Mode Hirata  presented a special runway show at Shibuya Hikarie Hall A  as part of the third day’s schedule. The show, which began at 15:00, marked a commemorative event within the broader fashion week that ran from September 1 to September 6, 2025 , celebrating the brand’s historical legacy and its contributions to Japanese fashion culture.  To read more, please visit:

On September 3, 2025 , Japanese womenswear label FETICO  presented its 2026 Spring/Summer collection  during Rakuten Fashion Week TOKYO (Rakuten FWT) 2026 S/S  at Yoyogi National Gymnasium No. 2 , with the runway segment beginning at 19:00 as part of the third day of the six-day fashion week running from September 1 to September 6, 2025 . The presentation was realized through the “by R” project , an initiative by Rakuten Group, Inc.  to support Japanese designers and promote

On September 2, 2025 , Japanese luxury fashion label HARUNOBUMURATA  presented its 2026 Spring/Summer collection  at Rakuten Fashion Week TOKYO (Rakuten FWT) , staging its runway show at Telecom Center  in Tokyo as part of the second day of the six-day event that ran from September 1 to September 6, 2025 . The presentation began at 19:00 and was included in the official schedule alongside other domestic designers showcasing upcoming seasonal work.  To read more, please visit:

On September 1, 2025 , Swedish-named Japanese fashion label någonstans  presented its 2026 Spring/Summer collection  at Rakuten Fashion Week TOKYO (Rakuten FWT) , staging the runway show at Brillia Running Stadium  at 17:00  as part of the opening day of the six-day fashion week held from September 1 to September 6, 2025 . The event marked the brand’s first official participation in Rakuten Fashion Week’s runway schedule, joining a lineup that included other domestic designer

FuelFest Japan 2025 returned to Fuji Speedway on August 11, Mountain Day, successfully navigating a day marked by occasional heavy rain...

The 36th edition of the Japan Best Jewelry Dresser Awards  was held on August 1, 2025, at Tokyo Big Sight, recognizing public figures...

On July 31, 2025, British-origin home beauty brand SmoothSkin held a media press conference at Shibuya Sakura Stage in Tokyo to introduce...