COCO VILLA Kofu Chiyoda-ko, a new villa in the COCO VILLA Owners fractional-ownership program, went on sale in Kofu, Yamanashi Prefecture on August 19, 2026, with a former basement garage renovated into a private sauna and cold-water bath space overlooking Lake Chiyoda.
PAUSAUNA STAY Nikko, a wa-modern whole-building rental with a private sauna and cold bath for up to 8 guests, began accepting reservations in Nikko's Kinugawa area of Tochigi Prefecture on August 8, 2026, under operator "& Yado Kanri."
The Niyodo Blue Tourism Association is hosting a record 57 programs across six towns along Kochi's Niyodo River from September 26 to November 29, 2026, offering river activities, seasonal dining, outdoor adventures, and cultural experiences centered on the river's brilliant blue waters.
COCO VILLA Asama Kogen, a new whole-villa rental with a mirror-finish outdoor sauna reflecting the surrounding forest, grand-opened in Kitakaruizawa, Gunma Prefecture on August 21, 2026, offering panoramic highland views and room for up to 10 guests.
From September through November 2026, Grand Mercure Nasu Highlands Resort & Spa is running a series of seasonal stays in the Nasu highlands, including a five-day garden pool and water-gun play during Silver Week, night lounge music, stargazing sessions, and autumn bonfire evenings with live music.
For four days this August, Komadenoike Campground in Saku-ho, Nagano Prefecture, is letting guests paddle out onto Komadenoike, the highland pond they usually only view from the shore, in a solo kayak.