From Thursday, March 19, to Sunday, March 22, 2026, the “Kyoto Night Market at Fujii Daimaru ~A Festival in the Department Store Basement~” will be held on the B1 floor of [Fujii Daimaru] in Kawaramachi, Kyoto (Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture). This unique event brings “Kyoto Night Market”—one of Kyoto’s largest night markets—to the basement of a department store. With a theme centered on retro culture from the Showa and Heisei eras, it offers plenty to see, transforming everyday shopping into a “special-occasion festival.” Come enjoy this night market where culture, tradition, and gourmet food come together, creating an entertaining space that transcends generations.

Dates and Times: Thursday, March 19, 2026 – Sunday, March 22, 2026, 10:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

From Thursday, March 19, to Wednesday, March 25, 2026, the interactive event “KYOTO DAIKAIDAN TETRIS” will be held on the grand staircase of the [Kyoto Station Building] (Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture). This special event features the screen of Tetris—the puzzle game loved around the world—projected onto the Grand Staircase, allowing participants to enjoy the game in single-player or two-player modes. One of the event’s highlights is that when you enter your name, it appears on the Grand Staircase and is recorded in the leaderboard, so you can compete for the highest score with friends or in groups. You can also choose your difficulty level, so feel free to join in and enjoy this unique event where the grand staircase transforms into a game screen.

Dates and Times: March 19 (Thu) – 25 (Wed), 2026, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM (Registration closes at 9:00 PM)
*Limited to the first 50 groups each day
Price: 500 yen (per play; cashless payments only)

From Thursday, March 19, to Tuesday, March 31, 2026, the “World Myaku Myaku Exhibition at the Kyoto Railway Museum” will be held at the [Kyoto Railway Museum] (Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture). Expo staff, including pavilion personnel, will paint “Myaku Myaku,” the official mascot of the Osaka-Kansai Expo, and display these original works—each featuring colorful designs and unique artistic expressions. Be sure to check out the new exhibits and events starting on Monday, March 23.

Dates: Thursday, March 19, 2026 – Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Admission Fees: General Admission: 1,500 yen; College and High School Students: 1,300 yen; Elementary and Middle School Students: 500 yen; Preschoolers (ages 3 and up): 200 yen

From Friday, March 20, 2026 (a national holiday) through Wednesday, May 6, the spring event “HELLO SPRING!” will be held at [Logos Land] (Joyo City, Kyoto Prefecture). To coincide with the spring outing season, the park will host the “Spring Exciting Mission Rally,” an interactive event where visitors can explore the park while completing challenges. In addition, cafes, restaurants, and snack stands will feature special spring-limited menus—such as Spring Sundaes and Uji Matcha Churros—that are perfect for enjoying during cherry blossom viewing. Another highlight is that when you order from the [Logos Café] takeout menu, you can rent a picnic set, allowing you to enjoy a casual picnic without bringing anything yourself. Spend a relaxing spring day in the park’s spacious grounds.

Dates: Friday, March 20, 2026 – Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Admission: Free of charge

On Friday, March 20, 2026 (a national holiday), the Kyoto Traditional Industries Museum (located on the B1 floor of the Kyoto City Industrial Promotion Hall “Miyako Messe” in Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture) will hold a “Free Admission Day” in conjunction with “Traditional Industries Day,” during which the regular admission fee of 500 yen will be waived. The museum showcases 74 traditional industries of Kyoto City, including Nishijin-ori, Kyoto Yuzen, and Kyoto-yaki and Kiyomizu-yaki pottery, and introduces the appeal of these crafts through videos of the production process and hands-on exhibits. Through guided tours, hands-on activities, and displays of tools and materials, visitors can learn about and enjoy the background, manufacturing processes, and techniques behind these crafts. There will also be a live demonstration by a mizuhiki craftsman on the day of the event, so why not combine a visit with a spring stroll through Okazaki?

Date and Time: Friday, March 20, 2026 (holiday), 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. (Last admission: 5:30 p.m.)
Admission: Free of charge