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LEGOLAND Japan Resort will host "Christmas Night," its final night event of 2026, on December 18 and 19. The evening features a special show, a limited workshop and a Miniland elf hunt, with about 30 attractions open after dark.
Ehime Kodomo no Shiro in Matsuyama will hold the illumination event "LIGHT PARKS® spotlighted by FeStA LuCe" from November 14, 2026 to January 31, 2027, with a laser show, light activities and a satellite venue at Matsuyama City Station Plaza from November 8.
Following its popular run in Yokohama, the PAW Patrol interactive event "Pawfect Festival" comes to Exhibition Hall D at Sunshine City in Ikebukuro from December 30, 2026 to January 11, 2027, with tickets on sale from November 7 on Asoview!
From November 20 to December 25, 2026, BALLPARK Xmas YOKOHAMA KANNAI 2026 takes place around Yokohama Park for 36 days in its second year, with the cooperation of the Yokohama DeNA BayStars, limited-time collaborations with PAW Patrol, Bungo Stray Dogs and Moomin, Christmas food and original mugs.
Famivista Unlimited, a whole-house rental in Konohana Ward, Osaka, reopened on October 30, 2026 with four themed bedrooms and an AR game room. It sleeps up to 15 guests and is about 10 minutes by train from USJ.
From November 5 to December 25, 2026, Hanshin Umeda Main Store is holding "Hanshin Christmas 2026" throughout the store with Pingu as its main character, featuring a photo booth, decorations, gift tools, a free smartphone wallpaper, parent-child workshops, and pop-up shops.
Logos Land in Joyo, Kyoto holds a two-day Snoopy event on November 21 and 22, 2026, with a greeting, a kids' parade, an outdoor cinema, PEANUTS menus and goods, and a local marché.
The free-admission Nippon Zenkoku Bussanten 2026 will gather more than 200 exhibitors from all 47 prefectures at Sunshine City in Ikebukuro from November 20 to 22, featuring regional gourmet dishes, sake, sweets, a kids' corner, and talk shows.
NATSLIVE CAFE in Omotesando, Tokyo will hold a Christmas collab cafe with & Shimajiro from November 27 to December 25, 2026, featuring character-themed menus, limited goods, and greeting photo sessions with Shimajiro on December 5 and 6.
The Chickip Dancers Winter Festival runs from December 18, 2026 to April 4, 2027 at Minakami Kogen Ski Resort in Gunma, with dance shows and greetings, photo spots, a stamp rally kit, and Lucky Lift rides.
In December 2026, Kyoto Railway Museum offers a children's block container train workshop, new collection exhibitions on the JR Kyoto Line and diesel cars, an adult lecture, a Series 100 Shinkansen car viewing, and winter vacation hands-on exhibits.
Tennoji MIO in Osaka holds the Christmas promotion "MIO CHRISTMAS STORY" from Monday, November 2 to Friday, December 25, 2026, with a giant photo spot, a print sticker experience, workshops, a photo session with Santa Claus, pop-up stores, and an original message card giveaway.
From October 23 to November 26, 2026, Akachan Honpo stores nationwide and its online shop hold the Snoopy Fair, featuring items with Snoopy and his friends from the PEANUTS comic, from clothing and toys to maternity goods.
To mark 10 years of collaboration with Peanuts, gelato pique is releasing the PEANUTS meets GELATO PIQUE collection of roomwear, goods and bedding on November 6, 2026, featuring 10 characters including Snoopy in striped roomwear.
An exhibition marking the 70th anniversary of the monthly picture book Kodomo no Tomo (Children's Companion) runs from December 29, 2026 to January 18, 2027 at Matsuya Ginza 8F Event Square, with original artwork, photo spots, and commemorative goods. The lottery advance sale starts November 5.
Muchu Planet UNIQLO PARK Yokohama Bayside (Muchu Planet ユニクロパーク 横浜ベイサイド), a next-generation kids theme park with 10 types of digital attractions and a book and goods shop, opens on Saturday, October 31, 2026, on the 3rd floor of UNIQLO PARK Yokohama Bayside.
From November 21, 2026 to February 28, 2027, the Godzilla Interception Operation attraction at Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island holds a free "Junior Squad Member Exam" for children who cannot ride the zipline. Kids who clear the missions receive an exclusive Junior Squad Member ID.
The Thomas & Friends pop-up store SODOR MARKET (ソドーマーケット) runs from November 27, 2026 to January 3, 2027 at magmabooks in Toranomon, Tokyo, with Overwork Thomas goods, panel displays and a photo spot. Admission is free.
Tokyo Dome Hotel offers the limited "Ultraman Teo Meet the Hero Stay Plan" from December 28, 2026 to January 2, 2027, with 15 rooms per day. Online reservations open November 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM.
From December 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027, OTTO SETTE TOMAMU at Risonare Tomamu in Hokkaido serves a winter-only dinner course of eight Italian dishes featuring horsehair crab, Hanasaki crab and king crab, with alcohol, non-alcohol and mixed pairings.
ArtGrace Wedding Coast Tokyo Bay in Chiba and ArtGrace Forest Geihinkan in Sendai will hold a Kids Patissier Experience on select dates in December 2026, where children in a chef's coat and hat make their own parfait, alongside Alice's Christmas Gift Afternoon Tea.
From November 7 to December 25, 2026, Cocoon City in front of JR Saitama-Shintoshin Station holds a Christmas market under champagne-gold illumination, with a lighting event featuring Miyase Ryubi and Shimajiro events for families.
Marine World Uminonakamichi in Fukuoka hosts a PAW Patrol collaboration event from November 3, 2026 to January 11, 2027, with a quiz rally, photo spots, and collaboration food, drinks, and goods. Electronic tickets are now on sale on Asoview!
Mother Farm in Futtsu City, Chiba Prefecture will hold its 15th winter illumination, "Mother Farm Illumination," from October 31, 2026 to February 28, 2027, with sheep-themed lights, views of Tokyo Bay from about 300 meters above sea level, night bungee jumping, and illumination-only dishes.
PLAY! PARK ERIC CARLE in Futako-Tamagawa, Tokyo, marks its fifth anniversary on November 12, 2026, with a public art-making event led by cardboard artist Tomotatsu Gima, a new photo spot, and workshops themed on the five senses.
Shiroi Koibito Park will hold its winter event "Animals' White Christmas" from November 1 to December 25, 2026, with animal-themed original sweets, a Christmas-topping workshop, and appearances by Santa from Finland.
On October 31, children can top their own bowl of Tokushima ramen at a free Kids Ramen Class, and on November 1, five Tokushima ramen shops gather for the Tokushima Ramen EXPO 2026. Both events take place at Shinmachigawa Waterfront Park in Tokushima City.
Kani Factory Koragumi (かにファクトリー 甲羅組) in Tsuruga, Fukui will hold the Tsuruga Crab Festival 2026 on seven days from November 14, with free crab soup for the first 500 visitors each day and direct sales of Echizen crab and seiko crab.
An immersive event inspired by more than 20 works by picture book author Eric Carle, including The Very Hungry Caterpillar, runs from December 25, 2026 to March 28, 2027 at YOKOHAMA COAST, directly connected to Yokohama Station.
Kobe Illuminage, the winter illumination event at the roadside station Kobe Fruit & Flower Park (神戸フルーツ・フラワーパーク大沢) in Kita Ward, Kobe, runs from October 23, 2026 to February 14, 2027. Its 17th edition, themed "Starlight Dream," adds a glowing Butterfly Swing, Rainbow Animals, and a Balloon Play Area.
Kyukamura Norikura Kogen in Matsumoto, Nagano, is renovating three guest rooms into a new "Comfort Bunk" type with bunk beds and barefoot-friendly ReFace Tile flooring, raising capacity from 2 to up to 4 guests. Reservations open November 1 and stays begin December 7, 2026.
Released on October 20, 2026, the Micro Kick Bike Ultra LED weighs about 3.2 kg with an ultra-lightweight magnesium frame, and comes in a neo chrome color with LED wheels and 12-inch tires.
Illustrator and picture book author Yumi Kitagishi's new picture book "Mogura-chan's Halloween" went on sale on September 18, 2026 from Hakusensha, with dress-up and search-and-find fun and matching goods at the MOE Picture Book Goods Store.
On November 7 and 8, 2026, families can harvest autumn vegetables such as taro and green onions at Wakuwaku Farm inside Musashino Mura in Kazo, Saitama, and cook them into imoni. Advance reservation is required.
The Terrace Restaurant at Hilton Narita will hold a Christmas buffet from December 19 to 25, 2026, with Christmas-limited dishes at brunch and dinner. On four days, a Christmas Special Dinner Buffet adds a Wagyu sirloin and foie gras plate, Santa Claus and reindeer visits, and table magic.
RIHGA Royal Hotel Tokyo is selling its "Happy Christmas" family stay plan for December 24 and 25, 2026, in which Santa Claus delivers a gift prepared in advance to the guest room, with a hotel goods gift for each child and a Japanese and Western breakfast buffet included.
Mitsubishi Pencil's uni Palette pencils for school children gain three new types in seven designs on November 6, 2026, covering animal illustrations, gradient colors with foil motifs, and a Nano Dia (ナノダイヤ) lead version. Reference prices start at ¥792 per dozen, tax included.
Hoshino Resorts Tomamu in Hokkaido plans to open "Adventure Base," a three-story hub for its ski area, on December 1, 2026. Lesson reception, gear rental, lift ticket sales and a wax service are gathered in one building directly connected to the slopes.
Restaurant Epoch at Hotel Kintetsu Universal City hosts the Winter Italian Fair dinner buffet from November 9 to December 25, 2026, with a family plan and extra Christmas dishes from December 22.
Elementary school students and younger can ride the lifts for free on weekdays during the 2026-2027 winter season at Hunter Mountain Shiobara in Tochigi and Tambara Ski Park in Gunma, both scheduled to open on November 28, 2026.
Children's clothing brand petit main will hold a renewal opening of its Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store on November 20, 2026, moving from Tower Building 8F to Wing Building 8F with a larger sales floor and an expanded lineup including LIEN and buyer-selected goods.
Yamada Bee Farm Bunbun Factory Okayama City South Village Store, open in a pre-opening phase since August 8, 2026, holds its grand opening on October 29 with a sales floor eight times larger, an expanded honey café menu, a bee photo spot, and a beekeeping exhibit.
GELATO PIQUE KIDS & BABY will release "ASAHIYAMA ZOO GELATO PIQUE" on October 23, 2026, a collection inspired by baby snow leopards, Ezo red foxes, and gentoo penguins from Asahiyama Zoo, with part of the sales donated to the zoo's fund.
Sakai Green Museum Harvest Hill in Sakai, Osaka will hold its illumination event "Wonder Night Hill 2026-2027" on select days from October 30, 2026 to February 14, 2027, with more than 1 million lights, two new areas, interactive light displays, a Sylvanian Families collaboration, and special bubble and sky lantern events.
The 21st Ikebukuro Montparnasse Art Museum Stroll (Autumn Session) takes place from October 20 to November 30, 2026, with exhibitions and workshops at the Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre, Sunshine City, and other venues around Ikebukuro.
Ron Herman Kids introduces baby gift items including its first silicone bib, zip coveralls, a OneLuck collaboration rompers and bib set, and a rompers and bib gift box.
Sanrio Puroland in Tama, Tokyo will hold its Christmas event "Puroland Illumination Christmas" from November 6 to December 25, 2026, featuring the new illumination show "Sweet Sparkle Illumination," its first collaboration with the picture-book series The Bears' School, hands-on "helping Santa" activities, and limited-edition goods and food.
Festival of SANGENJAYA 2026 returns to Sangenjaya on November 28 and 29 with 10 venues spread across plazas, a parking lot, and pedestrian-only streets, offering markets, play areas, workshops, and a stamp rally that ends with a capsule-toy machine where every try wins.
Skechers releases Skechers Garage on October 9, 2026, a kids' sneaker with a clear garage built into the midsole that holds two toy mini cars. It is priced at ¥8,690 (tax included).
Hakone Hotel Kowakien in Hakone, Kanagawa, plans to open guest rooms with semi-open-air hot spring baths in autumn 2027, and has added garden-side seating at its buffet restaurant, Fontainebleau.
Baby gift brand MARLMARL releases new autumn/winter 2026 items, including a long-use blouson coat, a cape coat, a knit with detachable sleeves and a pom-pom knit hat. Available online from October 8 and at directly operated stores from October 9.
From December 1 to 25, 2026, Risonare Yatsugatake in Yamanashi holds Christmas events with Santa Claus appearing daily on Piment Street, cream puff tree sweets making, Christmas wreath making, and a stay plan that includes a "Delivery Santa" gift visit to the guest room.
Hotel Universal Port and Hotel Universal Port Vita, official hotels of Universal Studios Japan, host a Christmas Fair from November 9 to December 25, 2026, featuring a dinner buffet returning after six years and a Christmas Cocktail Fair.
From December 4, 2026 to February 26, 2027, RISONARE Atami will hold its first "Citrus Academy" every Monday and Friday, teaching guests about Atami's specialty daidai through a quiz, a harvest and sorting experience with local farmers, and a patissier workshop.
A set of four bread-shaped cloth rattles from the Japan-born baby brand amanoppo has been named a Good Toy 2026 winner. It is machine washable and costs ¥4,290 including tax.
The second gelato pique collaboration with Sanrio characters, GELATO PIQUE ♡ Sanrio characters, goes on sale October 28, 2026, at GELATO PIQUE LIMITED CONCEPT STORE locations in Sapporo, Ginza, Nagoya, Umeda and Fukuoka, with sanrio house stores and online stores also carrying the collection.
Kids' fashion brand BREEZE releases a collaboration collection with the picture-book series Kobito Zukan on Friday, October 9, 2026, at BREEZE stores and its online store.
MIMARU SUITES Kyoto CENTRAL, an apartment hotel in central Kyoto where all 19 rooms have two or more bedrooms, has been selected as a "Selected Hotel" in the MICHELIN Guide 2026. It is the first MIMARU property to be selected.
Karuizawa Prince Hotel Ski Resort in Nagano starts its 2026-2027 season on October 31, 2026 (Saturday), the earliest opening in the prefecture. New this season are an expanded Snowman Park snow play area, a free beginner Debut Park for lift ticket holders, a wider D1 Prince Slope and new food trucks.
Azabudai Hills Gallery in Tokyo will host the Little Mouse's Red Vest play museum, set in the world of the anime, from January 10 to April 4, 2027, with more details to be announced within the year.
From October 3 to October 31, 2026, kawara CAFE&KITCHEN Kichijoji PARCO and kawara CAFE&DINING Kawasaki More's serve Mell-chan collaboration menus, including ribbon-themed plates, a strawberry parfait, and a blue Calpis float, along with original goods and novelties.
Kids' fashion brands Lycee mine and b.ROOM have Halloween outfits on sale that work as both costumes and everyday wear, including fluffy cat looks, Heisei-era schoolgirl styles, and ghost, mummy, and skeleton items.
From December 1 to 25, 2026, Risonare Shimonoseki holds its first "Kaikyo Christmas" for hotel guests, with emerald green illumination at Naminami Terrace, a Christmas tree about 30 meters tall projected onto the guest-room building, citrus-scented hot wine, and live Christmas concerts.
Ron Herman Kids introduces its fall picks, including exclusive-color Lee LOCO Jackets, SISSEL EDELBO jackets, long-sleeve tees, and a Pheeta collaboration one-piece.
Ariake Garden, the shopping city in Tokyo's Koto Ward, holds its seventh annual Halloween event on October 10 to 12, 17, and 18, 2026, with handmade workshops, a stamp rally that rewards children with candy, and Halloween goods.
LOVEBOAT is releasing a new kids' hoodie in three designs from late October, bringing the brand's logo, heart, and leopard-print motifs to everyday kids' fashion at ¥3,190 each (tax included).
From October 19 to November 1, 2026, SENDAI UMINOMORI AQUARIUM will hold its Halloween event "UMINOMORI HALLOWEEN," with a special "Trick!? Tank" of unusual sea creatures, Halloween versions of its dolphin, sea lion, and bird shows, hands-on animal programs, and two nights of after-hours "Umino-Mori Halloween Night Aquarium" events on October 25 and 31.
TOKYO MEGA ILLUMINATION at Oi Racecourse marks its ninth and final season this year, running from October 31, 2026 to January 10, 2027, with horse-themed encounters, a fifth-year RODY collaboration, and a Shinagawa Ward community week.
Unstoppable — the CG-animated film whose character designs come from Grangel Studio, known for Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda, and How to Train Your Dragon — will hold its Asia premiere at the 33rd Kineko International Film Festival, taking place across venues in Futako-Tamagawa, Tokyo, from October 30 to November 3, 2026.
Bufff is making its first appearance at TOKYO GAME SHOW 2026, running September 19 to 21 at TKP Tokyo Bay Makuhari Hall, with a "mini JAMMM" booth in the Family Game Park's "Manabiba!" area where kids can turn their own drawings and photos into an original game.
Rihga Royal Hotel Osaka's long-running cultural school, École de Royal, is holding its first "Let's Go Meet the Dinosaurs!" day tour on October 11, 2026, pairing a guided walk through Tamba Dinosaur Museum's autumn special exhibition with a hands-on dinosaur plastic model workshop, with a morning or afternoon course open to participants of any age.
Sanrio has opened a new YouTube channel for preschoolers and their families, featuring original 3D animated content starring Hello Kitty, Cinnamoroll, Pompompurin, and other Sanrio characters in both Japanese and English.
Toys R Us Japan is releasing a new fall/winter apparel collection for DRAGON QUEST BABY&KIDS, the official baby and kids brand of the Dragon Quest series, starting September 18. The fifth installment in the series since it launched in September 2024, this collection adds cute Slime-themed pieces, the brand's first maternity items, and gift box sets, with sizes now available up to 130cm.
Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo is holding its Mejiro Woods Art Festival Christmas Family Concert & Buffet on December 25, 2026, marking Mozart's 270th birth anniversary with a two-part orchestra concert for all ages and a Christmas buffet featuring dishes inspired by Mozart's homeland of Austria.
From September 11, 2026, Oriental Hotel Tokyo Bay in Urayasu, Chiba will bring a giant pumpkin-shaped "Pumpkin Gate" photo spot to its lobby, and on October 23, 24, and 30, overnight guests can enjoy a photo event with costumed Halloween characters in the hotel's guest-only welcome lounge.
Sakura Deai-kan at Yodogawa River Park in Yawata City, Kyoto Prefecture will hold a three-day Train Festival from September 21 to 23, 2026, featuring an N gauge model railway display, a ride-and-drive experience, a quiz rally, mini train rides, a train-craft workshop, and a toy train play corner.
Nishimatsuya Chain is releasing new 2026 designs for its ELFINDOLL "Karufuwa" Blanket and Mini Sleeper, a lightweight, fluffy private-brand baby bedding line that has sold a cumulative 1.7 million units since its 2020 debut, now available at Nishimatsuya stores nationwide and its official online store.
Attipas debuts three new baby shoe designs styled after firefighters, police officers, and animals like capybaras and raccoons, arriving September 8 in charcoal, navy, and muted fall/winter tones.
With International Red Panda Day and Japan's first five-day Silver Week in 11 years both falling this September, Shizuoka City suggests a refreshing family getaway built around Nihondaira Zoo's special program, easy access from central Tokyo, and a night spent at a hotel with a view of Mount Fuji.
From September 19 to 23, 2026, Biwako Otsu Prince Hotel's Lake View Dining Biona (37F) welcomes three-generation families with an autumn Shiga gourmet buffet, offering one child under 7 free for every two adults.
The Prince Park Tower Tokyo will open reservations for its "New Year Plan 2027" from September 24, 2026, adding a countdown event with a million soap bubbles, a Miki Asakura concert, and other new activities for three generations to share near Tokyo Tower.
TREE HOTEL NIKKA Komono in Mie Prefecture has added a new "room-stay" option alongside its tree house and tent stays, with three family rooms from ¥28,000 per room, a kids' space open until 9:00 PM, and BBQ left as an optional add-on rather than built into the price.
HOTEL&RESORT Yamanouchi Hills in Nagano Prefecture has begun offering a new Family Plan for stays from August 20, 2026 to April 30, 2027, cutting children's rates to 50% of the adult rate and adding a renovated lounge with a rooftop pool, ball pool, and free-flow snack and drink corners for kids.
From October 1 to 31, 2026, THE BBQ YARD GROVE HILLS NARITA — an outdoor BBQ venue in the garden space of ANA Crowne Plaza Narita — is offering a hands-free "Halloween BBQ Plan" with seven Halloween-themed dishes, a self-service costume bar, and a kids' trick-or-treat giveaway during the final week.
Takino Suzuran Hillside National Park in Sapporo is holding Cosmos Festa 2026 from September 12 to 27, when around 700,000 cosmos flowers color the Upper Country Garden pink, alongside dahlias, green kochia, seasonal craft workshops, and family and music events as part of the autumn-long Takino Autumn Colors 2026.
Masaoka Towel, an Imabari, Ehime-based towel maker founded in 1921, is holding its 26th Imabari Towel Maker Pop-Up at the Imabari Towel Minami-Aoyama store from September 10 to 21, 2026, featuring an early release of its Casa Collection alongside other TRUE TOWEL pieces built for hotel-quality comfort.
SESAME STREET MARKET, the world's only official Sesame Street store, introduces a "SLEEPY DAYS" collection inspired by Japan's September 3 Sleep Day, featuring beloved characters caught peacefully asleep in soft pastel colors. Launches September 3 at four store locations and the official online store.
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.
Hotel Vischio Amagasaki's Café & Restaurant "West River" is running an Autumn Family Lunch & Dinner Buffet on select dates in September, October, and November 2026, featuring about 30 all-you-can-eat dishes made with seasonal ingredients like mushrooms and sweet potato, monthly sushi varieties, and a rotating hands-on food corner, plus 90 minutes of unlimited soft drinks.
Starting September 5, 2026, Minami-Chita Beachland in Aichi is launching "Sakana Quest," an AI image-recognition aquarium exploration game where visitors use a tablet to find sea creatures around the park and take on related quizzes and puzzles.
From September 11 to 13, 2026, ARK Hills in Akasaka celebrates its 40th anniversary with the ARK Hills Autumn Festival 2026, featuring a mikoshi procession, bon odori dancing, food stalls from 15 restaurants, and live music and performances.
Studio CARATT and Studio Coffret team up with the Harajuku entertainment spot KAWAII MONSTER LAND for a limited-run children's photo event, Little on Tour, held September 14 to 18, 2026, with reservations opening August 14.
Dining Cafe SOCO at Kobe Portopia Hotel hosts the Family Dinner Buffet - Halloween Autumn Harvest Festival on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from September 19 to November 3, 2026, turning pumpkin and chestnut into Frankenstein- and devil-themed dishes alongside a kids' candy grab challenge.
Kobe Suma Sea World's ongoing marine life education program for elementary school children, Ikimono Sumashii School, turns its focus to sharks and rays this September and October, combining a keeper-led lecture with hands-on observation at the touching pool and a papercraft activity.
A baby Pacific white-sided dolphin was born to mother Lulu and father Toto at the Aqua Museum in Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise on July 30, 2026, and is swimming energetically alongside its mother.
Makuhari Bay Park's Wakaba 3-chome Park hosts "NEIGHBORHOOD MARCHE vol.5," a two-day summer night market on August 22 and 23, 2026, with more than 60 marche stalls, 30-plus kitchen cars, live music, live painting, a kamishibai show for families, and a gacha game, open from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
On sale August 12, the Autumn 2026 issue of "Nee-nee" magazine (vol. 184) comes with a Sumikkogurashi Tenshi to Akuma na Shippos nail sticker and slider case set, a Pom Pom Purin 30th anniversary feature, and a bonus Mamegoma fan.
The 4th AMA-RYO-SAI 2026 takes place September 12 and 13 across three venues near Hanshin Amagasaki Station — Amagasaki Castle Ruins Park, Chuo Park, and AMA-NEST — with a brand-new water play area, festival stalls, a stamp rally, and cooling mist zones to help visitors beat the late-summer heat.
CHIKOZAN Park's Children's Zoo in Sayama City, Saitama, extends its hours until 9:00 PM on August 13, 14, and 15 for Night Zoo 2026, giving visitors a chance to see the animals' after-dark side alongside limited-time events and original merchandise.
GLOBAL WORK is releasing its first-ever KIDS collaboration with lifestyle director Naoko Takayama, a five-piece line called "Sempre fofo" designed for both nursery school and everyday outings, with pre-orders opening August 12 and general release on September 8, 2026.
On August 22, 2026, Machida City in Tokyo will hold "Machi Suto Night," the first nighttime edition of its "Machida Weekend Street" program, bringing stalls, hands-on workshops, a Starbucks coffee experience, and a mystery-solving rally to Poppo Machida Plaza from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
Nishimatsuya adds a compact, palm-sized toy to its SmartAngel Mini Real Sound lineup — the Mini Real Sound Police Bike rolls on friction power and triggers sound and light effects when its seat is pressed.
A baby bottlenose dolphin was born to mother Marl at Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium on July 9, 2026. About a month later, with mother and calf now stable, the newborn has gone on public display near the Okichan Theater's underwater observation window.
Following this summer's run, Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium is hosting "THE WAKEY AQUARIUM Colorful Sea Party" from August 31 to October 18, 2026, with a special collaboration version of the "Sparkling of Life" sardine show, a Wakeys stamp rally, can badge crafting, and a limited morning meet-and-greet with the Wakeys characters.
Toy maker Agatsuma is launching "Twist & Build! Anpanman Cup Noodle Factory," an educational toy that lets kids recreate the cup noodle-making process at home, developed with special cooperation from Nissin Foods. It goes on sale nationwide September 18, 2026.
Kids brand Fluffy BROTHERS has released a new Minecraft-themed apparel collection, including the return of last year's popular Diamond Sword setup, through its official online store and Rakuten shop.
A new 114-seat buffet restaurant inspired by the blue of Awaji Island's sea and sky has opened at Grand Mercure Awaji Island Resort & Spa, and a Silver Week plan will add Awaji beef steak and local craft beer to the dinner buffet from September 19 to 23, 2026.
Hunters, a crane game specialty store, is opening its first Nara Prefecture location in Yamatokoriyama City on August 8, featuring around 350 machines, a 3.6-meter twin Monster Catcher, and a free kids' play area.
Seibuen Amusement Park in Tokorozawa, Saitama has introduced a new air-conditioned rest spot called "Suzumi-dokoro" (Mobility House) that anyone can casually use to beat the heat, along with a full lineup of summer cooling content including a misty play area, splash shows, and a snow zone using real snow from Sayama Ski Area.
The special exhibition "Kamen Rider x The Power of Nature" runs at Kobe Maritime Museum from September 19 to November 23, 2026, pairing the long-running Kamen Rider series with hands-on displays about insects, animals, and other natural wonders.
Saitama Prefecture will host the Manhole Summit in Arakawa / Sewerage Festa 2026 at Arakawa Water Reclamation Center Rooftop Park in Toda City on October 17, combining the annual Arakawa Sewerage Festa with the nationwide Manhole Summit for the first time. Admission is free, with family-friendly activities such as a walk rally, a petting zoo, and a manhole card game tournament.
Hankyu Umeda Main Store hosts Tamiya Hobby World 2026 in Osaka from August 12 to 18, 2026, where parents and children can build Mini 4WD cars, wooden dinosaurs, and plastic model kits, then race their creations on a dedicated circuit.
teamLab's interactive artwork Sketch Aquarium: Connected World opens at Onagawa Machinaka Koryukan in Miyagi Prefecture from August 29 to September 23, 2026. Visitors can draw their own fish and watch them come to life, swimming alongside creations from teamLab venues around the world. Admission is free.
Kimono no Heya, an antique kimono rental shop across from Sarutahiko Shrine in Ise, Mie Prefecture, begins full support for mothers' visiting-kimono rental from August 8, adding dressing, hair styling, and luggage storage to the children's Shichi-Go-San kimono it already offers.
Rihga Royal Hotel Osaka, Vignette Collection is offering its "Cool Summer Stay" Pool Entry Ticket & Breakfast Plan through September 30, 2026, giving guests free access to one of western Japan's largest hotel indoor pools alongside a breakfast buffet featuring more than 130 dishes.
campass Omiya, a camp practice facility 7 minutes on foot from Omiya Station's west exit, is opening a free summer playground with a daytime Pool Plaza and an evening Fireworks Plaza for a limited time, along with new all-you-can-drink BBQ plans.
Garden Kitchen Caramelo at Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel in Shibuya is holding its first-ever Silver Week Buffet from September 19 to 23, 2026, featuring tableside-carved roast beef, oven-fired pizza, and freshly piped mont blanc for three generations of family dining.
From August 5 to 25, Hankyu Umeda Main Store's Umeda Souq "Ito-ya" floor is holding "Enjoy!! Décopatch 2026 SUMMER," introducing the French paper craft décopatch, with a no-reservation workshop on August 8 and 9 where parents and kids can decorate their own "Osuwari Monkey."
Kobe Port Tower Hotel's buffet restaurant The HARBOR Buffet Dining will hold its Summer Feast Buffet from August 1 to August 31, 2026, bringing back the hand-eaten seafood spread that drew the biggest response of any past fair, served alongside spiced jerk chicken, a kids' corner, and other seasonal dishes.
From August 28 to November 1, 2026, Namba Parks' rooftop Parks Garden in Osaka is holding Namba Unkai for the first time, an evening event where mist and lighting fill the garden with a cloud sea nightly from 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM, with free admission throughout.
NYNY Mothers Himeji-Minami holds its 17th Kids Festival on Monday, August 3, 2026, with hairstylists in costume, games, and a balloon show for kids, plus a reservation-only kids' cut for ¥500 (tax included) on the day.
Yokohama Takashimaya's 8th Floor Event Space welcomes "PAW Patrol Friend Park -by VILLAGE VANGUARD-" for the first time from July 29 to August 3, 2026, with mission-style games, a hands-on workshop, and venue-limited PAW Patrol merchandise.
Shibuya Bridge is hosting "Shibunan Festival 2026" on September 13, tying into the Shibuya Hikawa Shrine Festival with a mikoshi procession, free rickshaw rides, a DJ dance party, a kids workshop, and a market featuring local makers and food trucks.
SHIBUYA SKY will host "Catch the moon!! in Shibuya Space School" on August 21 and 22, 2026, a parent-child stargazing event held in collaboration with the manga Space Brothers, supported by optical equipment maker Vixen.
ArtGrace Wedding Chateau/Omiya Rikyuu, ArtGrace Wedding Coast Tokyo Bay, and Iseyama Hills are hosting a limited-time Summer Family Buffet and Kids Patissier Experience in August 2026, where children put on a chef's coat and hat to build their own tropical mini parfait alongside a seasonal buffet and festival-style games.
Billed as Japan's lowest-budget bon odori festival, Tsukuba Kids Bon Odori 2026 comes to Kenkyu Gakuen Ekimae Park in Tsukuba, Ibaraki, on August 1, 2026, with a live stage, a kids' DJ booth, food trucks, workshops, and hand-held fireworks, all free to attend.
On August 8 and 9, 2026, Yokohama will host "Umihaku 2026," one of Japan's largest hands-on, ocean-themed events, spanning a record three venues and featuring ship tours, workshops, stage programs, and marine activities aimed at children and families.
Nanki-Shirahama Marriott Hotel is renewing its Adventure World collaboration room and launching a new "Smiles and Animals Room Stay" plan from August 1, 2026, where guests complete animal-themed missions to become an "Animal Master."
Nanki Shirahama Marriott Hotel in Wakayama is renewing its former Panda Room into "Smiles and Animals Room Stay," a special guest room decorated with animals from neighboring Adventure World, available for a limited time from August 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027.
Seizan Golf Course in Karuizawa is opening its fairways free of charge on August 23, 2026, so children can play on the natural lawn and dogs can join a dedicated lawn walk, alongside golf-themed activities for the whole family.
Sheraton Grand Hotel Hiroshima's buffet restaurant "Bridge" is holding an "America & Hawaii Fair" from August 1 to 31, 2026, featuring a wagyu-enhanced "Sheraton Burger," a lineup of American and Hawaiian dishes, a dinner-only wagyu roast beef, and a kids corner.
Spa Resort Hawaiians in Iwaki, Fukushima has opened a new restaurant, Onoa's Cafe & Grill, on the second floor of its Water Park, offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a live hula performance during dinner hours. The resort has also added three new "Kids Room" guest room types at Hotel Hawaiians.
Hotel Associa Shizuoka's all-day dining restaurant Pergola is hosting its July and August buffet, Shizuoka Marche, with elementary school students dining free on July weekends and at half price on August weekdays.
Container Culture Museum in Shinagawa, Tokyo, is holding a free summer holiday event for elementary school students on August 5 and 6, 2026, featuring a quiz rally, container craft activities, and an SDGs workshop on containers and sustainability.
THE WATER PARK, the water attraction that proved popular last year, returns to THE OUTLETS HIROSHIMA from July 25 through August 9, 2026, with two cutely designed water slides and a water play area for families to beat the summer heat.
Harvest Hill's popular water play spot, Splash Plaza, is now filled with over 3,500 rubber ducks for summer. Starting in August, the park also opens two hours earlier so visitors can beat the heat.
From July through September 2026, TOKYO Solamachi is hosting a lineup of summer vacation workshops for all ages, including wind chime painting, hermit crab and axolotl scooping, food sample making, resin keychain crafting, and candy sculpting, plus an original T-shirt and tote bag workshop at Tokyo Skytree's SKYTREE SHOP.
Tokyo Sports Wellness Village is hosting "Ariake Summer Splash," a new water play event, on weekends in August 2026 at livedoor URBAN SPORTS PARK in Tokyo's Ariake, combining an upgraded "Water Survival Game" with a 500-yen festival and a cool-down food fest.
A free real-life mystery-solving game based on Here Comes the Black Witch!! runs from August 1, 2026 through January 31, 2027 at Tokyo Dome City LaQua, letting visitors explore the air-conditioned complex on a story-driven walking challenge.
Iizaka Hotel Juraku in Fukushima Prefecture is installing two "Calpis® Faucets" — taps that pour cold Calpis at the turn of a handle — marking a first for the prefecture. The plain and white peach flavors will be available free of charge exclusively to hotel guests starting July 23, 2026, following a preview event on July 20.
KURAGARI Village's "Egg Café," about 30 minutes from Osaka with views over Mount Ikoma and Kuragari Pass, is rolling out a summer-only menu from July 18 through October 31, 2026. The lineup includes fluffy omurice and tamago-kake gohan sets made with same-day eggs, plus shaved ice, seasonal sodas, and draft beer.
FENETRE Co., Ltd. debuts a new baby clothing brand, L’AUBE bébé, tailored with the same aesthetic as its womenswear label L'AUBE BLANC. A two-day launch event takes place in Daikanyama on July 18 and 19, 2026, ahead of the collection's online debut on July 24.
The "Minato Mirai Dinosaur Rally" runs July 17 to August 23, 2026, bringing a dinosaur-themed stamp rally, food, and goods to shops and facilities across Yokohama's Minato Mirai area, alongside the return of the "Yokohama Dinosaur Exhibition 2026" at Pacifico Yokohama.
Nagaragawa Seiryu Hotel in Gifu is holding its popular annual summer event, the Nagaragawa Seiryu Summer Festival, for three days from August 14 to 16, 2026. The garden celebration features grilled ayu, somen noodle slides, festival-style food, make-your-own desserts, and classic games for visitors of all ages.
On August 15 and 16, 2026, KYOTO TSURUYA, the Japanese restaurant on the 18th floor of Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel, is holding a parent-child cooking class where families learn dashi tasting and plating basics from the head chef, followed by a family kaiseki meal.
On July 13, 2026, Risonare Atami held a special "Fisherman's Academy" event for third-graders from a local elementary school in Atami. Guided by a representative of Atami Fish Market working to reduce unused-fish waste, the students learned about fish landed in Atami, watched hotel staff prepare a lunch using unused fish, and recorded their discoveries on a worksheet.
Sapporo Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill is holding its Summer Vacation Event 2026 from July 25 to August 16, marking the 50th anniversary of the Clark Statue. Highlights include a free admission day on July 31, Clark-themed challenges, a sheep walking race, a Bon Odori and fireworks experience, and craft workshops.
To mark its 10th anniversary, Strings Hotel Nagoya's French restaurant Gramercy Suite is hosting a "Kids Table Manner" class on August 17 and a "Kids Cooking" class on August 27, letting children ages 6 to 12 learn dining etiquette and try their hand at making gnocchi alongside the hotel's chefs.
Yatsugatake Agricultural College's 10-hectare flower field, YATZ GARDEN, is offering hot air balloon rides on July 20, 25, and 26, 2026, giving riders a bird's-eye view of blooming marigolds, Colors, and salvia alongside the Yatsugatake mountains. Advance reservations are open now.
Pool Kingdom in ABURAYAMA FUKUOKA, in Fukuoka City, runs July 18 through August 26, 2026, with a giant waterslide, a kids' athletic pool, a Saturday night pool overlooking the city, kitchen cars, a free lottery, and other bonus content added for summer.
From July 21 to September 13, children in middle school or younger accompanied by a guardian can play billiards free for up to two hours at BAGUS amusement locations across Tokyo, Kanagawa, Chiba, Saitama, and Nagoya.
The Nyanko Summer Festival, the first real-life event to bring together The Battle Cats, 『パズルで豊作！にゃんこ村』, and Nyanko Daishoten in one place, opens July 24, 2026, with festival games, character encounters, and a mall-wide stamp rally at three venues in Nagoya, Saitama, and Yokohama through late August.
Felissimo will hold a midsummer art event for children and adults at its Kobe head office on August 10, 2026, featuring hands-on art programs and an evening art and bar session, as part of its 60th anniversary "Art Meets EXPO 60" project.
From July 11, 2026, Karuizawa Prince Hotel Ski Resort is opening "Karupuri Snowland," an indoor snow play area inside the Snow House where visitors can experience real snow through the height of summer, built using the resort's artificial snowmaking technology.
Urban Dock LaLaport Toyosu will host "The 2nd Toyosu Summer Festival 2026" from August 8 to 16, featuring bon odori dancing around a yagura with a different musical theme each day, classic festival games and food trucks, and a special DJ-led Anime Song Bon Odori event on the final night.
RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka in Nakanoshima is running its "Family-Friendly Gourmet Support" campaign from July 18 to August 31, 2026, offering free kids meals and other perks for children in elementary school or younger at seven in-house restaurants spanning Japanese, Chinese, and Western cuisine.
From July 18 to August 23, 2026, SENDAI UMINOMORI AQUARIUM presents "Umino-mori Summer Research," a program of keeper Q&A sessions, marine-life encounters, and lecture events that make for a great summer break independent-study project.
From July 23 to 26, 2026, Urban Dock LaLaport Toyosu hosts "Shirokuma-kun COOL PARK 2026," a summer pop-up featuring a full-size resin skating rink, a demo skater exhibition, an ice sculpture show, a photo dome, and festival-style games with Hitachi Room Air Conditioner's mascot Shirokuma-kun.
Yokohama Sky Building is hosting "Sky Building Dinosaur Park" from July 17 to August 23, 2026, with moving dinosaur robots, photo spots, and hands-on activities like fossil digs and trading card making, plus a tie-in with the area's "Minato Mirai Dinosaur Rally."
Fuji-Q Highland's seasonal water play area for young children, Kids Jappaan!, returns for its third summer on July 18, 2026, offering cool play in Mt. Fuji's natural spring water plus a new Floating Duck Pool filled with yellow rubber ducks.
From August 17 to 23, 2026, two bars at Grand Hyatt Fukuoka team up with Fukuoka-based artist KOGAKEN for "Canvas & Cocktails," featuring an art exhibition, a live painting performance, and a kids' workshop combining cocktail-making and painting.
Hilton Narita is holding a "Hands-On Kids Program" from July 19 to August 30, 2026, pairing hands-on experiences — including sushi making, pastry, pizza, and mocktail workshops — with a meal, so children can learn from hotel professionals and receive a certificate afterward. The 14-program lineup can also double as a theme for a summer vacation research project.
Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo's lobby lounge "Le Jardin" will host a beginner-friendly afternoon tea etiquette class for families on July 29 and August 19, 2026, pairing a peach and melon afternoon tea with lessons in British tea manners.
From July 17 to August 31, 2026, Okinawa Harborview Hotel is hosting a range of summer-limited family events across the property, including a kids' mocktail-making experience at its renewed garden pool, a hotel-wide shisa-hunting game, and a kids-free offer at its buffet restaurant.
Pilot Corporation is celebrating Pocket Mellchan's 5th anniversary with the new "Tokimeki♡Change! Poke Mel Compact," a portable case that transforms from a hair-color-changing dresser into a cafe, launching July 18, 2026, alongside a renewed doll lineup and new Mellchan towels.
torch Sarutahiko Jinja-mae, a one-minute walk from Sarutahiko Shrine in Ise, lets families complete kimono rental, hair and makeup, studio photography, and a shrine visit all in a single day, with bookings now open for the 2026 autumn Shichi-Go-San season.
To mark the 27th anniversary of its opening, Awa Odori Kaikan in Tokushima is holding a two-day festival on July 18 and 19, 2026, with a kids' Awa Odori special performance and free admission to the Awa Odori Museum.
On August 15 and 16, 2026, Hakone Gora Park stays open into the evening for "GORA PARK Summer Night," with seasonal drinks, sandwiches, and kids' activities under the summer dusk. On August 16, reserved and free seating areas let visitors watch the Hakone Gora Onsen Daimonji-yaki bonfire and around 2,000 fireworks from inside the park.
From July 24 to August 23, 2026, the Otemachi, Marunouchi, and Yurakucho area hosts its first "MARUNOUCHI SUMMER FEST," rolling out more than 100 experience programs — from a flower-lined promenade and street park to family workshops, a bon odori festival, and a rooftop beer terrace — across the neighborhood.
Seaside Glamping Magotaro, an ocean-view glamping resort in Kihoku, Mie Prefecture, has launched two limited-time summer plans for 2026 — one offering discount tickets to the neighboring Shironohama Pool & Beach, and another giving free stays for children in elementary school and under.
Strings Hotel Nagoya's Okinawa & Hawaii-themed resort buffet, running from July 1 to August 31, 2026, is adding special summer holiday programming this year, including Hawaiian hula dance shows plus hands-on shell painting and herbarium-making workshops for the whole family.
The children's brand "familiar" is holding an experiential pop-up event called "Mirai Hyakkaten" at Hankyu Umeda Main Store's Koto Koto Stage 11 and 12 from July 22 (Wed) to 28 (Tue), 2026, featuring an ANTEPRIMA collaboration, hands-on workshops for kids, and a communal sticker art wall.
From July 18 to September 4, 2026, Gunma Flower Park+ in Maebashi hosts its "NATURALISTIC GARDEN FAIR," with free admission for children from July 18 to August 31, more than 13,000 plants led by sunflowers and blue salvia in bloom, a splashy "Jabujabu Pond" play area with weekend bubble shows, summer research and job-experience programs for kids, and a two-day night festival in mid-August.
Kawasaki Racecourse in Kawasaki Ward, Kanagawa Prefecture, hosts its annual "Summer Night Festival 2026" on August 3–4, featuring bon-odori dancing, a nostalgic candy-shop stage show, a karaoke contest, festival stalls, and hand-held fireworks, plus a free outdoor screening kicking off this year's "Green Carpet Theater" movie series.
From July 17, 2026, Tokyo Midtown hosts more than 20 summer workshops across its cool indoor spaces, including a giant newspaper-and-tape dinosaur art project, a Ritz-Carlton Tokyo hotel-staff experience, and hands-on craft sessions for the whole family.
Gakken has released the sticker dress-up picture book "Twin Princesses and 100 Dresses: Dream," the latest addition to a series whose cumulative print run has now topped 140,000 copies, featuring 1,128 peel-and-stick stickers across 11 dress-up scenes.
ANA Holiday Inn Resort Karuizawa in Kita-Karuizawa, Gunma, celebrates its first anniversary on September 12, 2026 with taiko performances, a 105-shot fireworks finale, and prize drawings, plus a September-long anniversary stay campaign and a new golf plan at Nature Hills Karuizawa Country Club.
Dining 33, the French restaurant on the 33rd floor of Azabudai Hills Mori JP Tower, runs summer plans from July 18 to August 31, 2026, with half-price kids courses, a 10% yukata discount, a seasonal course, a new à la carte menu, and a kids patissier workshop.
To mark its 20th anniversary, Hyatt Regency Kyoto is offering a summer-only family stay plan with a special Italian dinner course for adults, a free kids' dinner and breakfast for children 12 and under, and a commemorative sake gift in the room.
From July 1 to August 31, 2026, Mercure Fukuoka Munakata Resort & Spa is running a season of cooling summer events, including a day and night outdoor pool, a wind chime-filled "Suzumi Chapel," an ice-cube fortune-telling game, a festival week with vegetable scooping, and two nights of fireworks.
Kracie's long-running DIY candy Nerunerunerune turns 40 this year, and Queen's Square Yokohama is hosting a colorful "Witch's House" pop-up event from July 31 to August 2, 2026, with hands-on candy-making, photo spots, and a meet-and-greet with the character Nerune.
From July 10 to August 31, Sayama Ski Area in Tokorozawa, Saitama runs its ocean-themed water park daily as the "Super Water Fest," debuting a new Wide Slider and a snow-based Cool Area, plus a Sea Day on July 20 and extended hours for the Saitama Seibu Lions' Aofes 2026.
From July 17 to August 30, 2026, Sunshine Aquarium in Ikebukuro will hold its "Refreshing Summer Festival 2026," featuring an upgraded sea lion splash show, an outdoor mist squad, seasonal octopus and penguin displays, and new early-morning-only events with a discounted ticket.
Four Japanese raccoon dog pups born on May 8, 2026, at Tokushima Zoo STELLA PRESCHOOL ANIMAL KINGDOM will go on public display starting July 4, appearing in the Temperate Promenade alongside their mother, Momiji.
WATANABE PILE, an Ehime-based towel maker founded in 1963, is holding its 24th Imabari Towel Maker Pop-Up at the Imabari Towel Minami-Aoyama store from July 16 to 27, 2026, themed "My Special Gift" and featuring an artist-collaboration handkerchief collection alongside long-selling favorites.
Takatsuki City is holding a free spinning top battle tournament using its original educational toy Manhole Koma at Takatsuki Hankyu Square on August 1, 2026, open to children aged 5 to 12 and their guardians.
Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum in Tokyo's Marunouchi is holding a limited-time family scavenger hunt for children from July 14 to 20, 2026, alongside café collaborations, a costume event, and evening concerts tied to its ongoing "Artists at the Café" exhibition.
VR goggle crafts, virtual maker activities, and character meet-and-greets are lined up for children at Rinko Park in Yokohama during the Yokohama Tanabata Festival on July 4–5, 2026.
Kawana Hotel Golf Course in Ito, Shizuoka is opening part of its world-renowned Fuji Course free of charge on August 21, 2026 for a family-friendly outdoor event featuring snag golf, putting, water gun battles, and cart rides.
Tokyo Dome Hotel is holding a hands-on fruit shortcake baking class for elementary school children on August 12 and 13, 2026, guided by Chef de Pâtissier Kenji Nagashima, with a creative glass cake upcycling activity and a Kids Chef Certificate for every participant.
Japan's oldest amusement park, Asakusa Hanayashiki, is introducing a new outdoor "Water Play Zone" from July 19 to September 14, 2026, with three soaking experiences — a water play area, a Bon dance show with surprise water blasts, and a Water Splash Squad roving the park daily.
Fairfield by Marriott Hokkaido Eniwa is hosting a guided garden tour and hands-on workshop at Hanafuru on July 26, 2026, featuring lavender picking and dried flower crafting for hotel guests.
SOU・SOU わらべぎ's "Isemomen Kodomo Jinbei," a children's summer garment made from traditional Ise cotton with vibrant Kyoto yuzen dyeing, has sold over 110,000 pieces since its 2010 launch and continues to grow in popularity.
Yokohama Bay Sheraton Hotel & Towers is offering a special summer kids' etiquette program featuring a full French course menu and a hands-on mocktail class led by a professional bartender, held in the panoramic Manhattan Room on the 28th floor.
Hakone Hotel Kowakien in Kanagawa opens its private outdoor pool on July 3, 2026, for the summer season. A day-trip plan combining the pool, a 60-dish lunch buffet, and access to the adjacent hot spring facility is available via advance reservation.
Hakone Hotel Kowakien is holding a Summer Sweets Buffet from July 18 to 20, 2026, featuring around 15 seasonal sweets, an interactive "drawing pancake" station for kids, and optional add-on plans combining the buffet with Yunessun or a private pool.
The children's magazine Otomodachi releases its August–September–October 2026 triple issue on June 26, 2026, complete with a miniature Baskin-Robbins ice cream shop playset featuring six popular flavors including two brand-new additions.
Two female South American coati cubs have been born at the indoor petting zoo Anitachi Tokyo Dome City, operated by Izu Shaboten Animal Park. The babies can now be seen playing alongside their mothers and father in the main exhibit.
Grand Mercure Minamiboso Resort & Spa, set within the Minamiboso Quasi-National Park in Chiba Prefecture, is offering 10 nature-based and hands-on summer experiences for families, from an all-inclusive outdoor pool to a stargazing session and an ocean plastics workshop, running from July through September 2026.
Hakone Kowakien is hosting a range of summer events from July 2026, including a Demon Slayer collaboration at Yunessun, the Hakone Kowakien Okinawa Haisai Festival, and family participation programs like the Okami Experience and Bozappi's Cooldown Mission.
Chugoku Kappo Ryokan Kikusuitei in Tokorozawa, Saitama, is hosting a family-friendly summer stargazing night on August 7, 2026, featuring telescope crafting kits and guided star observation in partnership with optical maker Vixen.
Hoshino Resorts Tomamu is launching a children-welcome-only bus, the "TOMAMU Fami Fami Bus," running between Sapporo, New Chitose Airport, and the resort from July 1 to October 31, 2026. Featuring original scenic bingo cards and AR photo frames, the journey itself becomes part of the family adventure.
The Sai-Kyo-Oh Zukan Festival in Tokyo Tower 2026 opens July 18 and runs through September 27, featuring a live dinosaur show, 3D battle theater, digital coloring attractions, and hands-on activities based on the popular anime and book series Sai-Kyo-Oh Zukan.
From August 9 to 15, 2026, Hotel Indigo Inuyama Urakuen presents a two-meal Summer Family Stay Plan featuring a summer festival–inspired dinner buffet with grilled meats, unagi rice, and family-friendly activities in the garden.
Beat the summer heat indoors at the science experience facility IMAGINUS in Koenji, Tokyo, where a special inflatable gym and ghost hide-and-seek adventure await families from July 18 to August 31, 2026.
A summer collaboration between ARCH & LINE and Ron Herman Kids featuring seersucker fabric and SOLOTEX® material is now on sale at Ron Herman stores and online.
GRANPHIL RESORTS TOBU, a glamping resort adjacent to Tobu Zoological Park in Shiraoka, Saitama, has launched four new seasonal plans for summer 2026, covering super pool access, private pool water play for kids and dogs, a family-friendly weekday discount, and a dog birthday package.
Harukas 300 observation deck will host an interactive summer event blending water play and art in an open-air space at approximately 300m above ground, running from July 3 to September 30, 2026.
Sapporo Hitsujigaoka Observatory is hosting a free lavender harvesting experience from June 26 to July 12, 2026. Around 1,000 lavender plants across a 1,200 sq m field are at peak bloom, and visitors can cut their own stems to take home — up to 50 per person.
Toba Kokusai Hotel in Mie Prefecture is offering a limited table manners dining plan for families with children during summer 2026, with dedicated staff support throughout the French dinner service at the main dining room Sea Horse.
The 4th Arai Tanabata Festival takes place at Arai Station Plaza in Myoko City, Niigata on July 4, 2026, featuring a collaboration with Echigo Tokimeki Railway offering free rides for children in elementary school and below, yukata rentals, and a full evening of food stalls, live entertainment, and cultural activities.
Japan's first crab-specialized open factory, Kani Factory Koragumi, opens in Tsuruga, Fukui on July 16, 2026. Advance reservations for hands-on crab experiences, including a free shell-peeling session, open on June 16 at 10:00 AM.
A summer buffet event is coming to Miyako City Osaka Tennoji on August 8, 2026, featuring teppanyaki, hand-pressed sushi, and festival activities for guests of all ages.
Tama Rokuto Science Museum in Nishitokyo, Tokyo, will hold a summer special exhibition introducing the diverse world of marine invertebrates, running from July 18 to August 31, 2026.
Hotel New Otani Osaka is offering a limited-time summer stay plan for groups of 3 or more, available from July 4 to September 12, 2026, featuring unlimited day pool access, a breakfast buffet, and free parking.
International Garden Hotel Narita in Chiba is offering a weekday-only casual afternoon tea for parents and children during the summer holidays, from July 21 to August 31, 2026, featuring 9 summer fruit sweets and 3 savory items on a shared gold circle stand.
Following the immediate sell-out of their first collaboration, Bugaboo and Konges Sløjd are launching a second limited-edition collection in June 2026, featuring the iconic cherry motif in a dusty pink palette across strollers and accessories.
KAL Auto Garden, a dog-friendly campsite in Kumagaya, Saitama, will run a seasonal Summer Night Camp from July 1 to August 31, 2026, featuring around 100 mist nozzles spread across the grounds for a refreshingly drenched welcome for guests, children, and dogs alike.
Royal Pines Hotel Urawa is offering a limited 10-room stay plan with a dinner ticket for its Summer Family Buffet 2026 event on August 9, 2026, now on sale from June 8. The plan includes a Japanese/Chinese/Western buffet, tuna filleting show, kids chef experience, and breakfast.
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A day-trip insect learning program for children is scheduled for July 12, 2026 in Futako-tamagawa, where participants can explore seasonal insects with an expert instructor, take an insect certification test, and create their own insect specimens.
Hotel InterContinental Tokyo Bay is offering three limited-date experiential programs this summer for families, covering table etiquette, cooking, and patisserie — each led by a specialist from the hotel's culinary team.
The 31st edition of the Summer Vacation Children's Chemistry Experiment Show will take place on August 1 and 2, 2026 at the Science Museum in Tokyo's Kitanomaru Park, offering 16 free chemistry experiment programs for elementary and middle school students — now with advance reservations required.
An interactive concert blending music and shifting light comes to Toshima Civic Center in Ikebukuro from August 6 to 8, 2026, welcoming adults and children to relax and enjoy the experience together.
Grand Mercure Minamiboso Resort & Spa in Chiba has expanded its family room lineup with a projector-equipped room and a Japanese-style room accommodating up to 7 guests (including 2 co-sleeping), available from spring 2026.
Kobe Port Tower Hotel is hosting a limited-time Father's Day event at two of its restaurants on June 19–21 and June 26–28, 2026, with a "Gratitude Dish," flower soap, and — at the 13th-floor HIDEOUT — a dessert-decorating moment where kids add the final touch for dad.
This summer, a kids-only lottery event comes to the Godzilla Interception Operation attraction at Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island. Children who purchase eligible tickets can spin a 2-meter-tall garapon machine for guaranteed prizes, running from July 4 to September 6.
COGUMADE BIKE, the pedal-convertible kick bike for children aged 2 to 6, is adding a new pink color to its lineup on June 13, 2026, available through online retailers.
A mission-based interactive exhibition themed around PAW Patrol is coming to Enzelland Fukui this summer, running from July 18 to August 31, 2026. Admission is free.
Hotel Vischio Amagasaki's Café & Restaurant "West River" is running a Summer Family Lunch Buffet on select dates in July and August 2026, featuring around 20 all-you-can-eat dishes including beef harami steak, hand-rolled or nigiri sushi, kids' favorites, and an interactive kakigori (shaved ice) station.
A one-day children's camp departs from Shinjuku on June 21, heading to Yamanashi City for cherry picking at a fruit farm and a water athletic challenge at Fuefukigawa Fruit Park.
Sunshine 60 Observatory's Tenbou Park in Ikebukuro is hosting a rainy season event with rose and hydrangea decorations, family workshops, and a special Baby Day featuring crawling races and childcare consultations.
The second entry in the popular Dragon Quest baby picture book series arrives on July 17, 2026, featuring beloved Slimes and a dazzling holographic Golden Slime designed to engage infants aged 0 to 2.
KIDS FES in Saitama, a family-oriented experiential event, is set to take place on May 30 and 31, 2026 at Saitama Shintoshin Park. Admission is free, and the lineup includes hands-on workshops, a food area with over 10 vendors, a stamp rally, and live performers.
Kobe Rokko Meets Art 2026 Beyond, a contemporary art festival on Rokko Mountain, runs from August 29 to November 29, 2026, and includes a live concert by Bijutune! creator Inoue Ryo, free entry for up to 2,000 children, and weekly hands-on children's programs.
The July/August 2026 issue of Tanoshii Youchien goes on sale May 29, 2026, featuring a redesigned "Makeup Coloring Palette" supplement that lets kids enjoy pretend makeup play with popular characters including Detective PreCure, Licca-chan, and Disney Princesses.
Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo is offering a series of family-friendly hands-on workshops during the summer holiday season—from a French course table manners class to traditional Edo wind chime painting and bread and sweets making—starting July 21, 2026.
The latest edition of the popular family guidebook for Tokyo Disney Resort covers Tokyo DisneySea's 25th anniversary celebrations, the Fantasy Springs area, age-specific model itineraries, kids menus, and character greeting information.
Two Sanrio Characters — Pompompurin and Cinnamoroll — are joining the chapoon bath plush toy series, rolling out in Japan from May 23, 2026.
The popular picture book character Shizuku-chan returns in a brand-new sticker book packed with 319 stickers, including designs of Shizuku-chan and her friends, regional stickers from across Japan, wedding stickers, and fun play sheets.
Starting May 23, 2026, the giant inflatable attraction THE MEGA JUMP MOUNTAIN JAPAN at WHATAWON in Kishiwada, Osaka activates water on its slides for the summer season. New giant slides and an expanded athletic area make this year's setup bigger than last year.
Starting August 1, 2026, Maihama View Hotel by HULIC will open an all-weather, hotel-guest-exclusive kids' park called "Umière" for a limited summer season. The facility features three themed zones with internationally recognized play equipment for children aged 0 to 12.
Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo is launching two summer stay plans for families in 2026 — a honeybee honey harvesting workshop starting August 2 and an original crayons art stay with pool access starting July 1.
The Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Museum "Funesiru" in Osaka's Nanko area is hosting exclusive after-hours sessions for families staying at Risonare Osaka, featuring ship simulators, a ferry send-off, and craft activities — running through July 11.
Two rare Manx Loaghtan baby lambs and a set of triplet baby goats have been born at Mother Farm in Futtsu City, Chiba, and can now be spotted on the Mother Farm Tour DX.
Starting July 1, 2026 — the anniversary of Asahiyama Zoo's founding — OMO7 Asahikawa by Hoshino Resorts will begin offering the "Asahiyama Zoo Backpack," a customizable backpack rental and sale service designed to make zoo visits more enjoyable for hotel guests.
On May 5, 2026, Anniversaire Minatomirai Yokohama hosted "First French 2026," a hands-on French dining event for children aged 4 to 9. Twenty families took part in a day of table manners, an Antarctica-themed special program, and chef and pastry chef experiences.
Children's clothing brand SLAP SLIP, operated by Kobe-based Bebe Co., Ltd., has launched a limited collection featuring Disney & Pixar's Toy Story, available at 68 stores nationwide and online from May 14.
The 2nd Summer Fureai Insect Land is coming to Hoshigaoka Mitsukoshi in Nagoya, featuring hands-on interaction with rhinoceros beetles, stag beetles, and more over 20 days this summer.
Dai-ichi Hotel Ryogoku will host a parent-child hands-on event where participants can create their own original softball baseball glove, complete with a lunch buffet. The workshop is scheduled for July 29, 2026.
Grand Mercure Ise-shima Resort & Spa is hosting a series of summer-limited events from July through September 2026, including a lantern night, day and night resort pools, a natural material bag-making workshop, a poolside food truck, glowing super ball scooping, and table magic shows — all included in the room rate for hotel guests.
Hotel Laforet Nasu in Tochigi Prefecture is launching a limited summer accommodation plan from July 18 to August 31, 2026, combining in-hotel festival activities, a forest cottage stay, a Nasu highlands buggy ride, and a breakfast buffet featuring local seasonal ingredients.
The summer pool at Lagunasia theme park in Gamagori, Aichi Prefecture opens on June 20. The lineup includes the kids' area "Kujira-san's Splash Garden," a wave pool with waves up to 1 meter high, a 230-meter lazy river, foam events, and entertainment shows.
From May 19 to June 26, 2026, Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium is holding the "El HAPPY FIRST BIRTHDAY" event to mark the first birthday of its baby bottlenose dolphin, "El."
A new zone on the 3rd floor of SPAWORLD HOTEL & RESORT in Osaka opened on April 29, 2026, serving as a kids' space for families by day and a board game lounge for adults at night.
A new product called Caprina makes it possible to create dome-shaped capsule stickers at home without resin. Going on sale May 9, 2026, the blister-material kit comes with decorative parts and instructions, making it accessible for kids and beginners.
Two new titles in the Gakken Illustrated Reference Book LIVE series — covering birds and rocks/minerals/fossils — are available for pre-order at bookstores and online retailers across Japan, ahead of their June 25, 2026 release.
PAW Patrol: Dino World, a 3D open-world action-adventure game set on the dinosaur-filled Dino Island, is heading to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5 on July 31, 2026, with a physical Nintendo Switch version also available for pre-order.
A 2-night, 3-day immersive program at Hoshino Resorts RISONARE Tomamu lets families experience the full Farm to Table journey — from cattle herding and milking to mozzarella cheese making and pizza sharing — while completing a summer vacation independent study project.
Eight restaurants at Rihga Royal Hotel Osaka are offering free children's meals and special perks for families during Golden Week, from April 25 to May 6, 2026.
Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel is running a limited-time Early Summer Sale from April 27 to May 11, 2026, with approximately 30% off standard rates for stays from Golden Week through September 12.
Bears Rock has launched the Choiwaru Usagi Sleeping Bag, a new two-size sleeping bag designed for parents and children to use together, featuring a playful rabbit ear design in cool black and purple tones.
Toyohashi Zoo and Botanical Park (Nonhoi Park) in Aichi Prefecture is hosting its popular Golden Week event from April 25 to May 6, 2026, featuring wild animal feeding shows, a zoo rally with gachapon prizes, food trucks, and chances to meet newly arrived animals including lion triplets and baby goats.
The Westin Yokohama has started accepting reservations for a limited-time stay package that includes admission tickets to Yokohama Anpanman Children's Museum, available for stays through August 31, 2026.
Over the Golden Week holidays, Atre Kameido's rooftop will host a petting zoo in collaboration with Tobu Zoo, plus a Biore UV mystery-solving event for families.
BREEZE, a children's fashion brand with around 140 stores nationwide, has released a collaboration collection with Tomica, the long-running diecast minicar series. The lineup covers graphic T-shirts, aloha sets, amphibious pants, pajamas, and an outdoor hat, available in stores and online from April 24, 2026.
A one-day tour at Enoshima on May 17, 2026 combines sea fishing on Sagami Bay with a visit to the Enoshima Aquarium, designed for students from Grade 1 through Junior High Year 3 with hands-on support from professional fishermen.
Children's clothing brand klädskåp is releasing its first collaboration with Kobitos Encyclopedia — the beloved illustrated book series celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2026 — starting April 29, 2026, at nationwide stores and the official online shop.
To mark its 2nd anniversary, Kobe Suma Sea World is offering a discounted admission plan exclusively for residents of the Kansai region, running from May 6 to June 30, 2026.
HakataCCo 2026, a free maternity and family event at Fukuoka Island City Forum, returns on May 24 with hero shows, baby races, job-experience workshops, and over 40 exhibitor booths. Last year's event drew a record 7,840 visitors. Advance reservation required.
A new PETIT BATEAU shop opens at Kashiwa Takashimaya S Wing 6F on April 29, 2026, offering a wide range of baby, kids, and women's items, along with Japan-exclusive logo T-shirts and a special gift for the first 50 qualifying customers.
Courtyard by Marriott Shin-Osaka Station is offering a Golden Week limited lunch featuring the "Shobu Course" for adults, plus children's options including a Mini Shobu Course with Omi beef and a Kids Course, available April 29 to May 6, 2026.
From July 1 to September 14, 2026, Tokyo Disneyland Hotel and Disney Ambassador Hotel are set to offer a range of summer-exclusive experiences, including a Lost Kids rally program, a tropical-themed restaurant event, pool activities, and an expanded Happy Entry benefit covering Tokyo DisneySea.
Japan Monkey Park in Inuyama, Aichi is hosting a full lineup of Sanrio character stages, hero shows, and family-friendly exhibitions throughout Golden Week 2026.
Izu Shaboten Animal Park is experiencing a wave of newborns this spring, with six species — including Indian crested porcupines, ring-tailed lemurs, lesser galagos, kinkajous, prairie dogs, and Egyptian fruit bats — born between February and April 2026.
Kamakura-based aroma raw chocolate brand MAISON CACAO is launching a new additive-free raw chocolate for children made with Amaou strawberries, available from April 25, 2026 at all seven of its locations.
Three products in the Karada ni Euglena "Children's Nutrition Support" series have seen their subscription customer count nearly triple over six months, surpassing 10,000 users, as busy parents embrace the series' easy, everyday approach to child nutrition.
During Golden Week 2026, Sapporo TV Tower is offering free 90m observation deck admission for elementary school students, along with a 456-step stair climbing challenge where kids who reach the top can spin a giant Garapon lottery.
Chubu Centrair International Airport has launched the 5th edition of its Nazotoki Stamp Rally series, inviting visitors to explore the terminal, collect six airplane-part stamps, and solve puzzles to revive a legendary aircraft.
Japanese general merchandise maker HAC is set to release a lineup of giant-sized stationery items in May 2026, including a 24.5cm twin marker set and a 35cm functional pencil, alongside a versatile multi-purpose desk.
Elementary school students can get hands-on experience working as pharmacists at a private-use pharmacy in Kanda, Tokyo. The small-group event is open to grades 1 through 6 on May 17, 2026.
A new line of inclusive soups called "Soup no Crayon" has launched from Hokkaido, designed for children with difficulty swallowing and all family members to enjoy together.
Studio Alice is rolling out new Pokémon Japanese-style costumes and exclusive chromakey backgrounds celebrating Pokémon's 30th anniversary, available at select locations from April 17, 2026.
Gunma Flower Park Plus in Maebashi is hosting a series of Golden Week events from April 29 to May 6, 2026, centered around a kids' market, hands-on florist and gardener workshops, outdoor music performances, and seasonal azalea viewing.
The Nishitetsu Group is running its Kids Work Experience School program from July 18 to September 27, 2026, offering 53 free hands-on job classes for elementary school students in Fukuoka.
ASAKUSA YOKOCHO in Asakusa has introduced dedicated kids' menus at all seven of its restaurants along with a receipt-based rewards program for families with children.
The Hasami Pottery Festival 2026 runs from April 29 to May 5 at Yakimono Park in Hasami Town, Nagasaki, with about 150 vendors offering Hasami ware at discounted prices along with hands-on pottery experiences.
Japan's first large outdoor playground inspired by Ainu culture, "Tomtom," is opening at Upopoy in Shiraoi, Hokkaido — designed so children of all abilities can enjoy Ainu cultural themes together.
CUNE is releasing its "Otona Kodomo" (Adult-Child) Collection from April 18, 2026, featuring organic cotton clothing in matching styles for adults and children. Available at CUNE stores nationwide, with the online store to follow.
The "Medetai Densha Sachi," Nankai Electric Railway's charming sightseeing train on the Kada Line in Wakayama City, marks its 10th anniversary with a two-day event on April 25 and 26, 2026, featuring a sea bream food marché, train wash experience, kids' uniform photo shoots, and a special 10-yen all-day ride ticket for children.
On May 3, 2026, Heartland Myoko in Niigata Prefecture is hosting the "GW Wakuwaku Experience Fair," with three hands-on programs including potato planting, clay candle making, and plate ice cream making.
A two-day spring farming experience event is coming to Wakuwaku Farm inside Musashino Mura amusement park in Kazo City, Saitama, on May 23–24, 2026.
On May 5, 2026, Biwako Hotel in Otsu, Shiga will hold a children's workshop where kids can learn to make colorful temari sushi under the guidance of the hotel's Japanese cuisine chef, followed by a family lunch.
On Children's Day, May 5, 2026, Tokyo Harmony Orchestra performs a family-friendly classical concert at SCC Sendagaya Community Center, open to all ages including infants—with a hands-on instrument experience corner and candy gifts for kids.
Kids brand Fluffy BROTHERS has released a new apparel collection featuring Sanrio's My Melody and Kuromi characters, now available at their official online store and Rakuten shop.
Pilot Corporation's Mell-chan series adds a new starter set for ages 1.5 and up, renewed fan favorites, Sanrio collaboration outfits, and themed experiences at Toy Kingdom and Kids Land US. Most products launch April 18, 2026.
Haruulala organic, a baby and children's organic cotton clothing brand, has launched a partnership with Kiyasuku, a clothing alteration service supporting inclusive dressing. Together, both companies will jointly cover 50% of alteration costs, making it easier for children with disabilities or health conditions to wear the clothes they want.
The Vessel Inn Asakusa (Tsukuba Express) has finished a full renovation of all 173 rooms as of March 31, 2026. To celebrate, a campaign offering free-stay coupons to five lucky pairs is running on Instagram and X through May 6.
A new children's guidebook featuring 10 Tokyo metropolitan cultural facilities has launched, inviting elementary school students to explore art alongside cute ghost characters.
Sayama Ski Area in Tokorozawa, Saitama is transforming into an ocean-themed indoor water park from April 25 to September 27, 2026, featuring upgraded attractions including a new Turtle Slider, Water Fireworks, and a packed lineup of Golden Week special events.
PlusOne Education is hosting a 4-night, 5-day horseback riding camp for children in Niseko, Hokkaido this May 2026. Set against the vast natural landscape of Kutchan Town, the program covers everything from horse grooming to trail riding.
From April 6 to 19, 2026, Maxell Aqua Park Shinagawa will run a special "Keeper's Day Week," offering visitors a closer look at the daily work of aquarium keepers and the role aquariums play in animal welfare.
The 7th book in the "Oshiete! Sanrio Characters" series, featuring Hello Kitty, My Melody, Cinnamoroll, Pompompurin, and Kuromi, launches with a food education theme to help young children learn about vegetables, fruits, and the joy of eating.
The Station Café Bar at Shinjuku Prince Hotel is offering a hands-on pizza making event for elementary school children, paired with a special lunch buffet, on May 5 and 6, 2026.
Memoria Collina IZU80, an ocean-view glamping resort in Izu, Shizuoka, has launched two limited-time plans — a last-minute discount offering up to 20% off from ¥11,000 per person per night, and a family plan where children in elementary school or younger stay free.
On April 18 and 19, 2026, Meriken Park in Kobe will host "Waku Waku Animal World," a two-day interactive animal event featuring over 30 species including small animals, birds, reptiles, and insects.
From April 29 to May 6, 2026, Tokyo Midtown Yaesu hosts YAESU BIG HOLIDAY 2026, a free Golden Week festival featuring a giant 25-meter koi nobori tunnel, kids' science workshops, an outdoor play park, and live music.
An Emperor Penguin chick born on September 30, 2025, at Adventure World in Shirahama, Wakayama, is reaching its half-birthday on March 30, 2026. A special celebration featuring an ice cake and a hands-on animal talk with a penguin robot is planned.
A new Pompompurin-themed bath poster set covering hiragana and katakana is scheduled for release on October 15, 2026, from KADOKAWA. Pre-orders are now open at bookstores and online retailers across Japan.
A hands-on slime park, Slime Wonderland, is set to open at the WHATAWON entertainment complex in Kishiwada, Osaka from March 25 to April 4, 2026, offering interactive slime experiences for families and visitors of all ages.
DINO SAFARI 2026, a live dinosaur entertainment experience, runs at Shibuya Hikarie Hall (9th floor) from April 24 to May 6, 2026 during Golden Week. The show features the DINO-A-LIVE debut of Parasaurolophus — a dinosaur recognized by its distinctive long crest — alongside fan favorites like T-Rex, Stegosaurus, and Allosaurus, all brought to life through award-winning mechanical dinosaur suits.
A self-driving delivery robot wrapped in a Hakoneko Bozappy mascot design now delivers amenities directly to guest rooms at Hakone Hotel Kowakien, the next-generation resort in Hakone.
During Golden Week 2026, buffet restaurant Printemps at Okinawa Harbor View Hotel in Naha is running a kids-free promotion where one child under 12 eats for free when the family arrives by 6:00 PM.
SLAP SLIP, the children's apparel brand from Kobe-based Bebe Co., Ltd., has launched a new collaboration collection featuring Sanrio's popular characters Cinnamoroll and Pompompurin, now available at 64 stores nationwide and the BEBE MALL online store.
Kobe-based children's apparel brand SLAP SLIP is releasing a nostalgic yet adorable collaboration collection featuring SWIMMER and Sanrio Characters, available at 63 stores nationwide and online from late March 2026.
Starting March 20, 2026 — "The Very Hungry Caterpillar Day" — Hydro Flask's Eric Carle collaboration bottles featuring iconic characters go on sale at HUNGRY MARKET inside Futako-Tamagawa's PLAY! PARK ERIC CARLE, with online availability launching the same day.
From April 24 to May 31, 2026, Tokyo Midtown's lush green garden transforms into an outdoor haven with hands-free picnic rentals, a koinobori gallery, wellness activities, craft beer, and more.
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo is holding "Golden Week Family Festa 2026" on May 2 and 3, featuring a massive 7.2m x 3.6m Plarail diorama, railway job experiences with real station staff, shinkansen model displays, a magic show, and a junior patissier activity.
From May 1 to 6, 2026, Restaurant Fine Terrace at Maihama View Hotel by HULIC will host a Golden Week Dinner Buffet featuring live roast beef carving and seasonal early-summer dishes, with special pricing for children staying at the hotel.
A children's art creation and exhibition event called "Hajimete no Tenrankai (First Exhibition)" is set for April 4, 2026 at Dainagoya Building in Nagoya. Participants create artwork with chalk-type oil pastels, which is then digitally displayed at the building's gallery.
Seibuen Amusement Park in Tokorozawa, Saitama is set to open a brand-new family area called "Wanpaku Republic" in summer 2026, featuring a 14-meter nostalgic toy sculpture and a 40-meter roller slider.
A community-based sustainable market event, "COMMONs MARKET KAWAGUCHI 2026 SPRING," will take place at OKS CAMPUS in Kawaguchi, Saitama on April 12, 2026. The free admission event features a children-only flea market, organic farming workshops, KOMBUCHA brewing sessions, and a farmers and craft market with around 25 vendors.
A free-ride mini steam locomotive and open-air market come together at Yume Sakura Park in Iwakura, Aichi, over two spring weekends coinciding with the Iwakura Cherry Blossom Festival.
A new riddle book featuring the popular anime Chiikawa has arrived, packed with 222 original questions alongside the characters' adorable illustrations and memorable anime scenes.
DMM Kariyushi Aquarium in Tomigusuku, Okinawa will open its Humboldt penguin chick "Ichigo" to the public from March 20, 2026, alongside spring break events including keeper talks, a residents' discount, and a participatory Eisa show.
Hankyu Sanbangai in Umeda, Osaka will host the Hankyu Train Festival 2026 from April 1 to May 6, 2026, featuring a mini train experience for kids and a free original tenugui giveaway via Instagram.
Kyoto Oimo Daisakusen 2026 brings 15 specialty sweet potato shops to Umekoji Park from March 26 to 29, featuring national baked sweet potato grand prix champions and a packed lineup of food, experiences, and family activities.
MATO by MARLMARL debuts its 2026 spring/summer first wave under the theme "team PARENTing," introducing the new waterproof DOLLY TOTE BAG, the sliding-strap ZIP LINE PHONE BAG, and the JOEY BACK PACK in a fresh ECRU color.
Starting March 18, 2026, Mos Burger locations across Japan will offer exclusive Coji-Coji collaboration giveaways with kids' meal sets, plus a brand-new Wai Wai Teriyaki Burger Set.
The Tokai region's largest sports cycling event heads to Aeon Mall Atsuta in Nagoya on March 21 and 22, 2026, with test rides, over 100 brands, celebrity talk shows, a kids area, and more.
NEW ERA TOYOSU, the global sports and lifestyle brand's sixth Tokyo store, opens at Urban Dock LaLaport TOYOSU 2F on April 24, offering the widest kids' product lineup of any New Era store in Tokyo.
Animals from Gokatsura Ike Animal Park are heading to VISON's kiond facility in Mie for two days of hands-on experiences, including feeding, crafts, and campfire marshmallow roasting.
Studio Alice's Super Mario photo sessions get a new addition — My Mario-designed baby costumes and backgrounds for Baby Mario, Baby Luigi, and Toad are now available from March 9.
Kokura Factory Railway Land at the Kokura General Vehicle Center in Kitakyushu is a facility that can only be visited through special tours. Two tour options are available for April 25, 2026, including one that travels directly into the facility by train.
The National Museum of Art, Osaka (NMAO) is hosting a Family☆Day on March 14, 2026 — a relaxed museum day welcoming families with babies and young children, with free admission to the Collection Exhibition for all.
Yokohama's beloved German spring festival returns to the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Event Plaza for 17 days from April 24 to May 10, 2026. Admission is free, with German beer, food, live music, family activities, day camping, and an outdoor cinema all on offer.
Poplar Publishing has released a new coloring book with a black background aimed at children ages 3 to 6, offering a special coloring experience where bright colors stand out vividly and going outside the lines only adds to the charm.
Online shop PepperMint has launched a double-sided shoulder bag combining a rice ball and a panda face — a fun, lightweight bag designed for parent-child outings and beyond.
A large-scale outdoor music festival is set to take place at Tottori Flower Corridor on September 5–6, 2026, combining live performances from top artists with a massive food festival and family-friendly facilities.
On May 24, 2026, a unique rice planting event combining SDGs practices and hands-on farming will take place in the Takataki area of Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture, using organic compost made from elephant dung collected at a local zoo.
A new Mollyfantasy location opens on the 2nd floor of Aeon Central Square Shizuoka on Friday, March 6. The facility features arcade games, the popular Yokubari Pass flat-rate play service, and a free kids' play area for families.
Marine biologist celebrity Sakana-kun is heading back to Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel on May 2, 2026, for an annual talk show paired with a Western and Chinese buffet, available for both lunch and dinner seatings.
A 1-night 2-day children's camp at Spa Resort Hawaiians in Fukushima is scheduled for April 18–19, 2026, featuring water slides, fire and Polynesian dance shows, and a shell photo frame craft activity for elementary school students.
Teriha Spa Resort, one of Kyushu's largest spa complexes spanning over 10,000 sq m in Fukuoka City, is undergoing its fourth major expansion and renovation, with the revamped facilities set to open in mid-April 2026.
TINY GARDEN FESTIVAL 2026 returns to the lakeside campground in Tateshina, Nagano for three days from June 5 to 7. Singer-songwriter Orisaka Yuta has been confirmed as the first featured performer, with tickets going on sale March 7, 2026.
Kodomo Fukka Park (Fukaya City Children's Center), one of the largest indoor play facilities in Saitama Prefecture, opens in Fukaya City on April 1, 2026. Spanning approximately 3,200 m², the facility offers a wide range of play and learning experiences for children aged 0 to 18.
The first indoor Sylvanian Families shop and experience facility on the Miura Peninsula opens at Nagai Umi no Te Koen Soleil no Oka in Yokosuka, Kanagawa on March 6, 2026.
Starting March 7, 2026, the 15th-floor restaurant Substance at Courtyard by Marriott Fukui will host a spring strawberry-themed lunch buffet on weekends and public holidays through May 6.
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To celebrate its 10th anniversary, Strings Hotel Nagoya is offering a one-day-only spring plan on March 25, 2026, where children can dress up as princesses and enjoy an elegant afternoon tea together with their parents.
The NOK Kids Backcountry Tour 2026 returns for its fourth year with ten free sessions across Niigata, Aomori, Toyama, Gunma, and Nagano prefectures. A newly added Freeride Academy for junior athletes features coaching from Finnish snowboarding legend Antti Autti.
An interactive science event where visitors explore the human body through hands-on attractions, video, and graphics is coming to Twin Messe Shizuoka from April 25 to May 6, 2026 — the event's first appearance in Shizuoka Prefecture.
Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport Izumi in Izumi City, Osaka is undergoing its second major renovation since opening. Starting March 26, 2026, 30 new and renovated stores will open in phases, including the first Kansai location of Adidas Store by ABC-MART.
On March 21, 2026, Lumine Tachikawa will host a hands-on kids event featuring a children-run flea market, workshops with Ome-area artisans, and free train tickets to explore the Ome Line.
Rokko Mountain Athletic Park GREENIA is adding a new preschool-exclusive athletic area called Chibidoland and renovating the Yahhoy variety athletic zone, both launching when the 2026 season opens on March 20.
Dior releases a new children's capsule collection for summer 2026, featuring designs inspired by Jonathan Anderson's mainline collection with classic codes and contemporary touches.
Yomiuriland hosts an interactive dinosaur event featuring a research institute with real fossils and a maze forest with moving dinosaurs. Special night version available on select dates from March 20 to May 25.
A special spring exhibition featuring the popular NHK anime character Prince Mackaroo will be held at Angel Land Fukui from March 14 to April 12, 2026, with interactive displays, mazes, and hands-on activities for families.
Skater Co., Ltd. has released new gel cooling sheets featuring Hello Kitty, My Melody, Kuromi, and Cinnamoroll designs. The sheets feature cute character prints directly on the gel surface and provide up to 10 hours of cooling relief.
Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport Sakai, LaLaport Kadoma, and Mitsui Outlet Park Osaka Kadoma will host a special gummy-themed event celebrating Ura Gummy Day on March 9th, featuring all-you-can-pack gummy stations, manufacturer booths, and entertainment.
Baby and kids gift brand MARLMARL releases special collaboration items featuring Sanrio Characters Hello Kitty and Hapidanbui, available online from February 19, 2026.
Sunshine City's P-144 community space in Ikebukuro hosts the fourth edition of "Kids = Artists - A Look Back on 2025," showcasing collaborative artworks created by local children and professional artists from March 3 to March 29, 2026.
STS (School Tour Ship) presents a hands-on insect education program where children learn about giant stag beetles, practice breeding techniques, and create habitats. Scheduled for March 8, 2026, near Mejiro or Ikebukuro Station.
Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza will host the KARUIZAWA SNOW FESTA on February 21-22, featuring snow play areas and a strawberry marché, followed by a Spring the Bargain sale from March 13-31 with up to 70% off at over 170 stores.
During spring break, a free experiential event for children from preschool to junior high school will be held on March 25, featuring educational programs about food allergies, creative expression, and more.
Kobe-based children's apparel brand SLAP SLIP introduces Slapuri, a magical new collection featuring three jewel-inspired princesses and adorable fairies. Special dress photo events scheduled at select stores.
Plus One Education is hosting a 2-day ski tour in Karuizawa from February 28 to March 1, 2026, offering professional instruction from SAJ-certified instructors for elementary and junior high school students.
For three months only, families can enjoy spring indoors at PLAY! PARK ERIC CARLE with the "Harapeko Spring" event featuring colorful decorations, seven special workshops, and activities inspired by Eric Carle's beloved picture books.
Starting February 21st, Ron Herman stores and online will feature a special collaboration jacket with jonnlynx. The Ron Herman Futako Tamagawa store will also host a special close-up event showcasing jonnlynx's full kids collection.
Asuiku Inc. launches a special collaboration with Tobu Group featuring private chartered Limited Express Revaty and Limited Express RYOMO trains, combining station work experience (Eki-iku) and zoo exploration (Explore) programs in a first-of-its-kind simultaneous event.
Atelier Étoile is hosting a children's art workshop in conjunction with the two-person exhibition "Where Horses Meet Flowers" by Natsu Yamaguchi and Maihi at Daimaru Tokyo, running from February 4 to 17, 2026.
On March 20, 2026, Hotel Granvia Kyoto will host "Manabunka in Kyoto Station Building," a hands-on workshop event featuring 19 booths showcasing traditional Kyoto crafts including Kyo-Yuzen, Kyo-Shippo, and more. The event includes special experiences like learning about dashi (soup stock) and appearances by Tora-rin, the official character of Kyoto National Museum.
The Osaka Prefecture Enokojima Culture and Arts Creation Center presents an exhibition featuring artworks created by children through four hands-on art programs exploring communication and creativity.
From February 13 to 15, 2026, Futakotamagawa Rise Galleria will host Oyatsu Market, featuring snacks from across Japan. This year, a special all-day kids event Mr. Men Little Miss presents Kids Snack Marché will take place simultaneously.
DoubleTree by Hilton Okinawa Chatan Resort is hosting a special fan event on March 21, 2026, featuring the popular YouTube channel "Kota Mino Channel" with 4.76 million subscribers. The event includes interactive activities, a special strawberry buffet, and meet-and-greet opportunities limited to 80 guests.
Plus One Education announces a hands-on day tour at Komorebi Mori no Ibaride theme park in Ibaraki, featuring craft-making, authentic pizza cooking, and playground activities for kindergarteners to elementary students.
A new disaster prevention plush toy featuring Ishinomakiman, the local hero from Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture, is now accepting pre-orders. The plush includes a built-in LED light, reassuring voice messages, storage space, and an emergency whistle.
To celebrate 3,000 participants in the sushi chef job experience activity, Kandu Dainichi visitors can now enjoy a 200 yen discount at Kappazushi restaurants across the Kansai region through April 5, 2026.
Narumiya International's Mezzo Piano brand releases a special collaboration collection featuring Sanrio's popular characters My Melody and My Sweet Piano, with ballet-inspired designs launching at stores and online.
Tama Rokuto Science Museum presents a spring exhibition exploring the fascinating world of stones, from minerals to meteorites. The exhibition runs from March 20 to April 5, 2026, with special Mars meteorite display for three days.
Baby brand Stella Mimore opens its first pop-up shop at Hankyu Department Store Umeda Main Store from February 18 to 24, 2026, showcasing William Morris-inspired muslin cotton baby gifts.
The campground located inside Tega Hill Park in Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture has undergone a large-scale renewal, transforming into a family-friendly outdoor destination.
A new wooden toy museum will open in Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture, offering multi-generational interactive experiences centered on wood education. The facility features Good Toy exhibits, Shimanami island-themed play areas, and workshop spaces.
Three fennec fox babies born in December 2025 at AniTouch MARK IS Shizuoka, operated by Izu Shaboten Zoo, are growing healthy and beginning to appear in the exhibition area during daytime hours.
The immersive Bread Thief Plaza event featuring beloved picture book characters opens January 31st at ASOBUILD in Yokohama. Enjoy photo spots, themed food, exclusive merchandise, and the first-ever plushies from the hideout.
Grand Mercure Lake Biwa Resort & Spa offers unique accommodation plans featuring samurai armor experiences, character greetings, and historical exhibitions, creating memorable three-generation family trips in the historic town of Nagahama.
The official website for the "Tobu Tojo Line Shinrin-Koen Family Event 2026" scheduled for March 8, 2026, has launched. Registrations for special train tours and various railway experiences will begin in early February.
Event Bar Fu… in Akishima City, operated by puzzle production company Puzzle Pocket Co., Ltd., will hold its first Setsubun event for elementary school children and younger on February 2, 2026.
Grand Mercure Awaji Island Resort & Spa has opened Kids Lounge Shichifuku, a new family-friendly space inspired by Awaji Island's Seven Lucky Gods tradition. The lounge features a spacious play area and relaxation zones for both children and parents.
Teddy Bear Time, a weight bear specialty store, marks its 24th anniversary and surpasses 110,000 units in total sales, representing cherished moments of family bonds and gratitude.
A new limited-edition bath ball featuring Mickey and Pluto in Children's Day designs debuts at Akachan Honpo stores nationwide starting January 30, 2026.
A 24-day pop-up store featuring 17 types of cookie tins inspired by beloved picture books opens at Shinsaibashi PARCO on January 31st.
A Humboldt penguin chick named "Ichigo" (strawberry) was born at DMM Kariyushi Aquarium in Okinawa on January 5, 2026, and is being raised through artificial rearing.
Risonare Atami, a resort hotel in Shizuoka Prefecture, will hold the "Seaweed School" educational travel program from March 1 to June 30, 2026. Through beach combing and underwater drone experiences, participants will learn about the vital role seaweed plays in marine ecosystems.
Kikkoman Soy Foods launches its first-ever children's soy milk "Soy Milk Kids Lightly Sweet Milk Flavor" with popular Pikachu packaging, making it fun and delicious for kids to enjoy nutritious soy milk.
Yunomori Hotel Shidotaira, a Welcome Baby Inn in Hanamaki, Iwate, has renovated its kids space "Oka no Hiroba" under the supervision of Otomokuzai, a 120-year-old local timber company. The area now features the historic Hanamaki Electric Railway's Deha 3 trolley car and a newly established baby plaza.
KidZania Tokyo will open a limited-time clinic pavilion from February 20 to March 12, 2026, where children can take on the role of obstetricians, performing ultrasound examinations and vaccinations.
The luxury camping resort is opening its doors to families with preschool-aged children for select dates in late March, offering a special opportunity to enjoy the gentle spring weather and stunning night views of Fukuoka.
Rakugaki Character Maker will exhibit at Kariya Micro Maker Faire 2026 on January 17-18, showcasing their new "Puny Mochi Mochi Sticker" product that turns hand-drawn art into tactile 3D stickers.
A special 1-night, 2-day camp for young train enthusiasts featuring accommodation in a real Azusa limited express train car, private chartered train experiences on Ueda Electric Railway, and a visit to Usui Pass Railway Heritage Park.
The official Pokémon baby brand monpoke will hold a POPUP SHOP at Nihombashi Mitsukoshi Main Store from January 28 to February 10, 2026. Featuring toys, plushies, picture books, apparel, and more baby goods.
SLAP SLIP, a children's fashion brand from Kobe, introduces the "Slapuku Sticker" series featuring jewel-like puffy 3D stickers and sparkly sticker books. The collection launches at 62 stores nationwide and on BEBE MALL.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Osaka will host Animal Adventure, a special collaboration event with Tennoji Zoo featuring LEGO animal models, interactive building experiences, and exclusive workshops from February 6 to April 19, 2026.
An Emperor penguin chick born on September 30, 2025, reached its 100-day milestone at Adventure World on January 8, 2026, with special commemorative activities and its first outdoor walk.
HAC Corporation will release cute pastel-colored digital toy cameras and camera-equipped drones in February 2026, designed for fun and creativity from children to adults.
Audio-Technica and PLAY! PARK present a three-month interactive event where children can see, touch, hear, and feel sound vibrations through innovative play equipment and workshops.
Kintetsu Retailing launches exclusive collaboration items featuring familiar's iconic bear and Kobe Oji Zoo's beloved animals. Available from January 8, 2026, at ZOOQLE and select Kintetsu station shops.
Lotteria hamburger shops are offering a limited-time Rilakkuma Kids Set featuring popular San-X characters, complete with collectible toys.
Akachan Honpo Co., Ltd. is offering a carefully selected collection of Hina dolls that adorn spring, ranging from natural styles to traditional classic designs. An extensive lineup to suit various lifestyles is now available at stores nationwide and online starting December 26, 2025.
The all-inclusive resort hotel overlooking the Pacific Ocean has been certified as a family-friendly accommodation, offering specially equipped rooms and services for traveling with babies and young children.
Kodansha's Otomodachi magazine February/March/April 2025 issue comes with a special supplement allowing children to create fruit-decorated sweets using rice clay, featuring exclusive molds and an extruder set
Starting January 2, 2026, TAVERN by the green at The Strings Omotesando will offer a new Baby Shower Celebration Plan featuring elegant decorations, a gender reveal cake, and chef-curated menus in a private room overlooking Omotesando's zelkova tree-lined avenue.
On December 31st, visitors to Minami Chita Beach Land in Aichi Prefecture can shake hands with show-performing dolphins in a special New Year's Eve event. The free experience runs after the 3 PM dolphin show.
FUN VILLAGE in TOKYO-BAY, a candy-themed indoor family park featuring Sakuma Seika's beloved Ichigo Miruku candy, opens on November 28, 2025. Located at LaLaport TOKYO-BAY shopping mall in Chiba, this unique attraction brings candy making to life through interactive play areas, workshops, and exclusive merchandise.
LEGOLAND Japan Resort announces its final night event of 2025, 'Christmas Night,' taking place December 19-20. The special evening features exclusive shows, over 30 attractions lit up at night, and festive activities perfect for families.
A Korean family apparel brand launches its first pop-up store in Japan, offering parent-child matching items from November 6 to 30, 2025.
The official Pokémon baby brand monpoké has released its 2025 Autumn/Winter Lookbook featuring new seasonal apparel, picture books, and special collaboration items with petit main.
A blog post about our visit to KidZania Tokyo, a hands-on edutainment facility where children can try various occupations through realistic role-play experiences.
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