
SMARTCITY × TOKYO 2026: free networking for international professionals
Tokyo’s free SMARTCITY × TOKYO 2026 event brings urban-technology panels, company showcases and networking to Takanawa Gateway on 15 October.
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Tokyo’s free SMARTCITY × TOKYO 2026 event brings urban-technology panels, company showcases and networking to Takanawa Gateway on 15 October.

Tokyo Grand Tea Ceremony returns on four autumn dates in 2026. Here are the venues, ticket rules, prices, English sessions and access notes.

Melbourne Italian Festa & Expo runs on 17–18 October 2026 at the Royal Exhibition Building. Check free entry, hours, food, jazz tickets and accessibility.

Melbourne’s Okinawa Japan Festival runs at Library at The Dock on 3 October. The community area is free; the separate live performance was sold out when checked.

England’s right-to-rent guidance changed on 1 October 2026. Here is what international renters, landlords and letting agents need to know about eVisas, digital checks, documents and records.

The Netherlands ended temporary internal border controls after 30 September 2026, but targeted mobile checks continue on roads, trains, flights and waterways.

England plans caps on some leasehold and managed-estate fees plus licensing for property agents. Here is what is proposed, what is not yet in force and what buyers should check now.

Australia’s cash rate rose to 4.60% on 29 September 2026. Here is what variable borrowers, savers and property buyers should check with their lender.

Louvre Abu Dhabi’s Spices and Wonders exhibition runs from 14 October 2026 to 14 February 2027. Check ticket prices, opening hours, access and transport.