Tokyo news on Monday, October 26, 2026
In Tokyo on Monday, October 26, 2026: Arts festivals, horror, fashion converge in Tokyo. Also: ARTE TOKYO, a new international festival of arts and culture, is open now for exploration in Tokyo; Ralph Lauren's PoloFest collector's festival lands in Tokyo as a world-building experiment. Weather: Rain expected with 4.6mm, cooler at 16–18°C and windy up to 27 km/h.
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Headlines
- ARTE TOKYO, a new international festival of arts and culture, is open now for exploration in Tokyo.GO TOKYO, The Official Tokyo Travel Guide ·
News & local government
- Tokyo special wards are considering small public crematoriums to address capacity needs.nippon.com ·
Events & going out
- Ralph Lauren's PoloFest collector's festival lands in Tokyo as a world-building experiment.The Business of Fashion ·
Food & drink
Business & new openings
- Shibuya's Hands department store is holding a final sale before closing.Time Out Worldwide ·
- Staff at a Tokyo maid cafe are increasing efforts to attract foreign visitors.The Straits Times ·
Culture & arts
- New Tokyo Horror Festival Yami opens with 'Night Feeds,' starring Moon Knight actor May Calamawy.Variety ·
Notices, lost & found
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