Best Tokyo New Year’s Eve Countdown Events, Parties and Temples 2026–2027
Where to spend New Year’s Eve in Tokyo
Summary by The Tokyo Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Nattan Casey Plewissara, as published by Metropolis Japan · · 1 min read
Where to spend New Year’s Eve in Tokyo

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The National Disaster Management Agency has been launched in Japan. Goshi Hosono, the first minister for disaster management, issued urgent requests t
The Mainichi (English) · Nov 6, 2026

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FUKUOKA -- Real estate developers Mitsui Fudosan Co. and Fukuoka Jisho Co. have decided to name a new commercial complex under construction on the sit
The Mainichi (English) · Nov 6, 2026

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TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan decided Friday to extend the Maritime Self-Defense Force's deployment to the Middle East for antipiracy and information-gatheri
The Mainichi (English) · Nov 6, 2026

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TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The Nikkei stock index ended down over 3,600 points on Friday, marking the third largest-ever point drop as artificial intelligence-l
The Mainichi (English) · Nov 6, 2026

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SHIZUOKA -- The Shizuoka Prefectural Government has started selling the 2027 edition of its resident handbook, which comes with a variety of covers in
The Mainichi (English) · Nov 6, 2026

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MOSCOW (Kyodo) -- The fate of a Japanese journalist detained by Russia on suspicion of spying depends on the outcome of the ongoing investigation, a R
The Mainichi (English) · Nov 6, 2026

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Oyster harvesting started on November 2 in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan's top oyster-producing region. This summer was very hot, and seawater temperatu
The Mainichi (English) · Nov 6, 2026

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ISHINOMAKI, Miyagi -- As Japanese calligraphy moves closer to being added to UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list, the prospect has brought joy
The Mainichi (English) · Nov 6, 2026

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TOKYO -- The National Police Agency (NPA) announced on Nov. 5 that it will establish an expert panel to consider expanding the age range for mandatory
The Mainichi (English) · Nov 6, 2026

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TOBA, Mie -- Kira, an 18-year-old female sea otter at Toba Aquarium here, died Nov. 5, leaving Mei, a 22-year-old female at the same facility, as the
The Mainichi (English) · Nov 6, 2026

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TOKYO (Kyodo) -- A bill to cut the consumption tax on food and beverages and introduce an income-linked cash benefit program was passed by Japan's Hou
The Mainichi (English) · Nov 6, 2026

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TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Friday vowed to work to reduce the burden of U.S. military bases in Okinawa Prefecture duri
The Mainichi (English) · Nov 6, 2026