Transport changes, local rules, openings, events and practical updates — checked against current official sources where possible.
9 Oct 2026 · The short version: this is a propulsion and power-electronics upgrade, not a timetable change. Tokyo Metro expects roughly 20–30% lower energy use than the equipment being replaced. The first upgraded 05-series set is planned for normal passenger service in December, and the programme is scheduled to expand to nine trainsets by FY2030.
18 Sep 2026 · Tokyo has published 23 November traffic-restriction information for Rainbow Ride and the concurrent Rainbow Bridge Run across Odaiba, Umi no Mori, Wakasu and waterfront road approaches.
18 Sep 2026 · Free no-reservation service resumes Level 2 autonomous operation between Shin-Kiba Station and Umi no Mori Park on 19 September, with five departures each way.
18 Sep 2026 · Tokyo BRT’s new route now links HARUMI FLAG directly with Tsukiji Outer Market, Higashi-ginza and Tokyo Station Yaesu, with 17 trips each way daily.
18 Sep 2026 · JR East's public vote for Suica's next image character closes at 23:59 JST on 23 September, with three finalists and one vote per person.
17 Sep 2026 · Tokyo Station’s inside-gates B1 Marunouchi area reopened on 16 September with 26 shops, 10 new brands and a major station-exclusive line-up.
17 Sep 2026 · Tokyo’s new autumn-winter arts festival links the Waterfront, Hibiya-Marunouchi and Yoyogi-Shibuya, with a newly detailed opening act and 113 partner programmes.
17 Sep 2026 · Koganei hosts 24–25 October, Hama-rikyu Gardens 31 October–1 November; same-day tea tickets and English-friendly sessions are confirmed.
17 Sep 2026 · The 24 October–3 November campaign links cultural properties with confirmed Hachioji performances, talks and hands-on Edo craft.
16 Sep 2026 · Dates, tickets, events, access and photography rules for the 7 November–6 December programme.
9 Sep 2026 · What the 31 October restriction means around Shinjuku Station.
8 Sep 2026 · Public dates, tickets and Tokyo Big Sight access.
8 Sep 2026 · What is proposed, what applies now and what travellers should check.
8 Sep 2026 · Practical disruption guidance from the September weather event.
8 Sep 2026 · Event details and planning notes.
8 Sep 2026 · What opened and how to find it.