Available for a limited time during the “Gion Festival” Yoiyama period [Zensho Kan Pocchiri] (Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture) will be offering its “Shimidare” pork buns exclusively at the store from Friday, February 20, 2026, through Sunday, February 22, 2026. During this period, the store will host the “Traveling Bazaar” event, featuring a variety of goods such as delicious treats discovered while traveling and exciting tableware. Be sure to check out the details and stop by.

Juicy Pork Bun: 600 yen each
Sales Period: February 20 (Fri) – 22 (Sun), 2026
Sales Times: 12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m. (Limited to 40 people per session)
Ticket Distribution Times: 11:30 a.m. (for the 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. sessions), 3:30 p.m. (for the 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. sessions)
*You may line up starting 30 minutes before distribution begins.
Sales location / Zenjo Hanpochi Kyoto

The “Kamigyo Kyogashi Market” will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at [Former Mataken Elementary School] (Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture). This traditional Japanese confectionery market will feature 23 participating shops, primarily from the Kamigyo area, along with booths selling tableware and coffee that pairs well with wagashi. With a diverse lineup showcasing each shop’s unique character, the event promises to be an irresistible experience for wagashi lovers. Be sure to stop by and discover traditional sweets you can only find here.

Date and Time: Saturday, February 21, 2026, 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
*Sales will end once each store runs out of stock.
Admission: Free of charge

For three days, from Saturday, February 21, 2026, through Monday, February 23 (a national holiday), a special event celebrating “Cat Day” on February 22 will be held at [Neko Neko Temple] (Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture). This year, as a special project to celebrate the 10th anniversary of [Neko Neko Temple], a wider variety of events than usual is planned. During the event, visitors will receive a special “Cat Day” goshuin stamp, and there will also be the “Proud Pet Parents! Beloved Cat Photo Exhibition 2026” and a commemorative raffle—making it an irresistible experience for cat lovers. For one month starting on Sunday, February 22, the “Neko Neko Train”—a collaboration with the Eizan Electric Railway—will also be running, so be sure to ride the Eizan Electric Railway to visit.

Dates and Times: February 21 (Sat) – 23 (Mon), 2026, 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Last admission: 5:30 p.m.)
Admission: Adults 800 yen, Children 300 yen

From Saturday, February 21, 2026, through Monday, March 30, 2026, the exhibition “The World of Mari Yamazaki” will be held at the [Eki KYOTO Art Museum] (Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture), located within the JR Kyoto Station Building. This exhibition introduces Mari Yamazaki—a versatile artist known for her manga, including *Thermae Romae*, as well as her portraiture and essays—from three perspectives: “manga artist,” “painter,” and “writer.” Be sure to explore the exhibition’s content, which traces the sources of her inspiration and highlights the appeal of her work.

Dates: Saturday, February 21, 2026 – Monday, March 30, 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. (Last admission: 7:00 p.m.)
Admission: General: 1,100 yen (900 yen); High School and College Students: 900 yen (700 yen); Elementary and Middle School Students: 500 yen (300 yen)
※ ( ) is the advance price
*High school and college students must present a student ID.

"Kyoto Art Center OPEN DAY 2026 Winter" will be held at the [Kyoto Art Center] (Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture) through Sunday, February 22, 2026. In addition to a special public tour of artists’ studios, the venue will feature a wide variety of artistic content throughout the building, including workshops where visitors can casually experience diverse forms of expression such as dance, theater, and visual arts. The event will also feature a theater workshop led by Makoto Ueda of Europe Kikaku, as well as a special food and drink area, offering a full day of fun for families and friends. Why not add this to your list of places to visit?