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Halloween festivals and seasonal promotions in Japan

Overview

Various Halloween festivities are scheduled across several Japanese regions throughout October 2026. In Niseko, an event is set for October 11 at the Niseko Central Warehouse area, including a ‘trick or treat’ session near JR Niseko Station, a costume contest, and stage performances. The Niseko Gourmet Carnival will also be held near Mount Yotei. In Niigata City, the Toyanogata Halloween Fest ‘Kata-ハロ!’ is scheduled for October 25 at Toyanogata Park, featuring over 30 food and retail booths, stage performances, and costume contests for adults, children, and dogs. The ‘Yamanoshita Halloween Party’ is set for October 31 in Higashi Ward. Tottori Prefecture hosts several celebrations, including the Halloween Festa 2026 at Aeon Mall Tottori Kita, which features guest appearances and supercar displays, and the Tottori Sand Dunes Halloween. Sakaiminato City will host a ‘Yokai Halloween’ at Mizuki Shigeru Road, focusing on folklore-themed costumes. Other Tottori events include a harvest and gourmet festival at JA Kaikan and local parades in Yonago City. Late October activities include the Halloween Carnival 2026 in Fukuoka, the Edakin Halloween Grand Costume Contest in Kanagawa, and the Happy Halloween Beer Garden in Ibaraki. In Chiba, the Gyotoku Halloween 2026 is set for October 25, while Ichikawa Halloween takes place near Ichikawa Station. In Ichikawa, additional activities include university festivals at Wayo Women's University and Chiba University of Commerce, the Autumn Rose Festival at Omachi Park, the Ichikawa Sanbanze Festival, and the Onigoe Hyakki Yagyo. On October 31, Saitama will host Mare no Halloween and a Kids Parade at Aeon Mall Kasukabe. Fuchu will host the Harumi-cho Halloween, and Osaka will feature the Halloween Beer Garden 2026. In Shiga, the Kusatsu Halloween 2026 is scheduled for October 31 at Kusatsugawa Atochi Park de Ai Hiroba, featuring a trick-or-treat program around Kusatsu Station.

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Niigata City · Higashiosaka · Hokka Hokka Tei · KidZania Tokyo · Aeon Iwaki

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 10 sources
    Japan celebrates Halloween with diverse seasonal events and promotions

    Businesses and communities across Japan are marking Halloween with seasonal food promotions, retail campaigns, and local festivals featuring music, costumes, and themed sweets.

  2. [CULTURE] 20 sources
    Japan celebrates Halloween with diverse regional events and retail promotions

    Japan marks the Halloween season with widespread regional festivals, themed retail promotions from IKEA and Hokka Hokka Tei, and various community-led costume events.

  3. [CULTURE] 15 sources
    Japan hosts various regional Halloween events in October 2026

    Various cities across Japan will host Halloween celebrations in late October 2026, including parades, costume contests, and food festivals in Chiba, Osaka, Fukuoka, and Saitama.

  4. [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Japan regions host various Halloween festivals in October 2026

    Multiple Halloween festivals are scheduled across Niigata and Tottori prefectures in October 2026, featuring costume contests, food booths, and parades.

  5. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Niseko Halloween 2026 scheduled for October 11

    Niseko Halloween 2026 will be held on October 11, 2026, featuring trick-or-treating, costume contests, and a gourmet carnival near Mount Yotei.

Sources

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