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Daily Osaka and Kansai headlines with reference exchange rates for the Japanese yen.

Official travel update

USJ same-day hours and autumn Halloween program on October 16

USJ's official same-day page should be checked for October 16 hours and schedules. Autumn and Halloween programming is planned through November 8, with age, safety and admission rules for some experiences.

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Today's Osaka and Kansai news

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Page data updated: Oct 16, 2026, 10:00 AM

Universal Studios Japan

Oct 16, 2026

For USJ on October 16, check the official same-day hours and timetable before entering

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Universal Studios Japan

Oct 16, 2026

USJ autumn and Halloween programs continue through November 8, with age and admission rules for some experiences

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Pokémon Center Osaka

Oct 16, 2026

Pokémon Center Osaka's October program continues, including a Halloween Pikachu appearance on October 20; some activities may require numbered tickets

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Kyoto City Official Travel Guide

Oct 16, 2026

Kyoto has the Grand Sumo Tournament and Kyoto Pottery Expo on October 16 as its autumn program continues

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Kyoto City Official Travel Guide

Oct 16, 2026

Kyoto's autumn maiko and geiko dance performances run October 15–20, followed by Jidai Matsuri on October 22

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OSAKA-INFO

Oct 16, 2026

From October 16, Osaka visitors can look for Osaka Fringe, art exhibitions and autumn events at Expo '70 Commemorative Park

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Pokémon Center Osaka DX

Oct 16, 2026

Pokémon Center Osaka DX may use numbered tickets or lotteries for busy October activities; check the official notice before visiting

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Osaka Metro

Oct 16, 2026

Osaka Metro's Senbayashi-Omiya Station Exit 2 reopened on October 16; check service information before transferring

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Today's transport and travel notices

Daily checks of useful transport, airport and travel notes for visitors. Please rely on official updates before departure.

Universal Studios Japan

Checked: Oct 16, 2026, 10:00 AM

For USJ on October 16, rely on the official same-day page for hours, shows and attraction status

USJ hours, shows and attraction operations can change on the day. Refresh the official same-day page before entering rather than relying on the previous day's timetable.

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Osaka Metro

Checked: Oct 16, 2026, 10:05 AM

Before traveling in Osaka, to USJ or to Kansai Airport, check the live pages from Osaka Metro, JR West and the airport

Service conditions change in real time. Check the operators' official pages before Sakurajima, Kansai Airport or cross-city transfers and allow extra connection time.

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大阪樂遊券

Checked: Oct 16, 2026, 10:10 AM

OSAKA WHEEL remains closed through November 30

The Osaka Amazing Pass notice still lists OSAKA WHEEL as closed; plan an alternative attraction for Osaka Bay.

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JR西日本・関西空港

Checked: Oct 16, 2026, 10:15 AM

Check official flight and transport information before leaving for Kansai Airport and allow extra connection time

Flights, rail services and airport buses can change. Check the operator's same-day notices before using Haruka, Nankai or an airport bus.

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Japanese yen reference rates

Approximate value of JPY 1,000. The page is updated through October 16. USD and EUR use BOJ data from October 15 at 17:00 JST; other currencies use ECB reference rates dated October 15. When no new data is available, the actual reference date is shown. Bank, card and cash-exchange rates will differ.

Reference date: Oct 15, 2026 · Other currency reference date: Oct 15, 2026

US dollarUSD

6.33

JPY 1,000

EuroEUR

5.65

JPY 1,000

Chinese yuanCNY

42.35

JPY 1,000

Korean wonKRW

8,520

JPY 1,000

Hong Kong dollarHKD

49.67

JPY 1,000

British poundGBP

4.78

JPY 1,000

Australian dollarAUD

9.16

JPY 1,000

Canadian dollarCAD

8.99

JPY 1,000

Singapore dollarSGD

8.12

JPY 1,000

Thai bahtTHB

212.31

JPY 1,000

Data sources