Japan Fall Foliage 2026: Best Time to See Autumn Leaves (Running Late)

Japan's 2026 fall-foliage forecasts point to a warm autumn and many peaks running near normal or late. Here's how to time a trip, and why Kyoto's Dec. 11 date isn't the one most sightseers want. Plus: Hurricane Nolo flips a Carnival Hawaii cruise, nor'easter fallout for Royal Caribbean, basic economy creeping into award tickets, and TSA's $45 ConfirmID.

Note: the Japan forecasts are from Sept. 2–3, 2026. Both forecasters update in early October. Hurricane details reflect the National Hurricane Center advisory current at recording time.

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1. 0:00 Japan's fall colors are running late
2. 0:31 Japan foliage forecast: when and where leaves peak
3. 2:50 Balloon Fiesta starts Saturday; Oktoberfest's final week
4. 3:42 Hurricane Nolo reshuffles Hawaii cruises
5. 4:57 Nor'easter fallout: Independence, Oasis, Vision
6. 5:44 Allure of the Seas rebook offer
7. 6:07 Basic economy is now on award tickets
8. 7:22 TSA ConfirmID and what comes out of your bag
9. 8:17 Your turn