JapanLayer EDITORIAL
Find practical, reviewed answers for the decisions that shape your Japan trip.
Festivals & Events
The Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games ended on 4 October 2026. Find the final venue picture, how ticketing and travel worked, and the organiser’s current process for eligible canceled-session refunds.
Updated 10/24/2026
Attractions
The Nagoya show closed on 23 September 2026. See what its 12 areas, 21 works and ticket terms were, then decide whether the separate Ginza programme fits your current trip.
Updated 10/24/2026
Festivals & Events
The 2027 dates are set for September 10–11. Use the finished 2026 festival to judge the second-day show, seat budget and late Nagaoka return.
Updated 10/24/2026
Attractions
Korankei’s November 2026 lights are confirmed, but the direct Yakusa bus is not running. Plan the return before deciding whether to stay after dark.
Updated 10/24/2026
Attractions
The 2026 Hachiman Festival gave Friday the lantern procession and Saturday a fuller daytime choice. Compare published times, hotel routes, parking, rain and Enako River lights.
Updated 10/24/2026
Attractions
Takayama’s alpine, town and village foliage peak at different times. Compare Shin-Hotaka, Higashiyama, Hida Folk Village and old-town evenings, then choose one or two hotel nights.
Updated 10/24/2026