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Her lip to OSAKA, the brand's first street-level store in Osaka, grand opens in Shinsaibashi on September 26, featuring a "SECOND HOUSE"-concept interior and merchandise available only at the Osaka location.
Hyatt Centric Sapporo opens on October 3, 2026, bringing the 17th-floor restaurant Matsu Grill & Bar, which cooks Hokkaido ingredients over an open wood fire, along with the casual 1st-floor cafe dining spot Mr. Fish by Hyatt Centric Sapporo.
A new permanent store for Houbunsha's "Manga Time Kirara" series and "COMIC FUZ" titles, the Kirara & FUZ Official Store, opens on the 2nd floor of Shinjuku Marui Annex on October 1, offering new merchandise and a lineup of rotating POP UP events.
CHICAMA CAFÉ RESTAURANT LOUNGE opens on the 1st floor of the newly opening VADE HOTEL SHIBUYA in Maruyamacho, offering all-day dining from breakfast through dinner for hotel guests and local residents alike.
Marking its 20th anniversary, Kawasaki Good Times World in Kobe is reopening on September 25 with an overhauled History Zone, a fully refreshed World Theater with new lighting effects, and a new hands-on experience zone.
Fashion label Kolor is opening a new store on the 2nd floor of Ikebukuro PARCO, its 11th location and first in the Ikebukuro area, featuring sculptural fixtures and guardrail-inspired displays designed by creative director Taro Horiuchi, along with a store-exclusive T-shirt and opening novelty.
Granvista Hotels & Resorts is rebranding the Ginza Grand Hotel into the 147-room boutique hotel Maven Ginza on April 9, 2027, with reservations opening today.
A new indoor-green shop and Nordic-style café concept from interior brand ACTUS has opened inside Jiyugaoka's newly built Muse Square, pairing a lush plant shop with a spacious café serving fresh focaccia sandwiches and specialty coffee.
Oshushi Hanare, a new annex of the popular Tenmonkan sake izakaya Oshushi, opens near Kagoshima Chuo Station on September 21, 2026, serving the original restaurant's signature irori-grilled dishes and oden alongside original menu items exclusive to the annex.
Wagokoro Co., Ltd. has opened hair ornament brand Kanzashi-ya WARGO and Japanese umbrella brand Hokusai Graphic as new specialty stores on the 1st floor of Shinjuku Marui Annex, while renewing its Hashiya Mansaku chopstick store, replacing the former multi-brand shop TheIchi with three individual specialty spaces from September 18, 2026.
Time Out Tokyo, Mori Building, and W's Company are opening Another Corner, a space inside Ark Hills Gallery designed to spark small encounters just around the corner, launching with a Nordic-themed opening event, NORDIC NIGHT, on September 18, 2026.
Nichijo Seisakusho has launched a CAMPFIRE crowdfunding campaign to open YOHAKU SALON, a reservation-only satoyama afternoon tea salon in a renovated old farmhouse in Yamazoe Village, Nara Prefecture, built around local wakocha and seasonal ingredients.
In front of Miyazaki Station, a new spot called Hinata Base brings together sports memorabilia, kagura and mythology displays, sightseeing highlights, and a tasting flight of shochu from all 38 breweries in the prefecture. It's Miyazaki's first spot of its kind, open daily from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
On September 16, 2026, Ivorish MAISON reopens at GRANSTA TOKYO with a full rebrand by creative agency BuddyCompass, introducing a "Sweets That Gift Memories" concept along with a redesigned logo, packaging, and a refreshed lineup of French toast-inspired sweets.
On Friday, September 18, a bistro called Le fiL and a gift shop and café called futo gift shop & cafe mejiro open together in Mejiro, Tokyo, a three-minute walk from Mejiro Station. Le fiL serves French- and Italian-based cooking on the first floor, while futo offers curated gifts and a café on the second floor.
STANDARD DONUTS will open its 4th store inside Ekimarche Osaka, directly connected to JR Osaka Station, on September 18, introducing an old fashioned donut made with fermented butter, Okayama-grown wheat flour, and rice flour, along with a chocolate version exclusive to the new store.
Starting September 17, 2026, Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise will offer two immersive XR attractions, "Zombie Storm" and "XR Mission Ninja Breaker – Yokai Showdown," letting groups of up to six battle zombies and yokai indoors at no extra cost with a Free Pass.
BIRKENSTOCK is opening its first directly managed store in the Nagoya Station area inside Takashimaya Gate Tower Mall on September 15, 2026, marking the brand's second store in Nagoya with a full sandal-to-shoe lineup and a store design inspired by its anatomical footbed.
CHILLAXY, a Japan-born CBD brand, opened CHILLAXY CBD DISPENSARY in Ikebukuro on September 11, its fifth store overall and third in Tokyo.
Opening Wednesday, September 16, 2026, the new GENDY Aoyama store moves to a fresh address along the same Kottodori street, debuting a "luxury, but not loud" interior alongside a store-exclusive Premium Bitter Caramel Bar.
Kurumido, a new souvenir sweets brand opening on Zenkoji's Nakamise-dori in Nagano on October 8, 2026, previews some of its walnut-based confections.
MAISON CACAO's Kamakura flagship restaurant PIASTRE reopens on September 16 as Mexican fine dining, pairing ingredients rooted in Mexican food culture with fine produce from around Japan on two course menus and an original cocktail bar.
Sekai no Yamachan opens its second Sendai restaurant, Sekai no Yamachan Sendai Asaichi-dori, on September 25, 2026, with a joint opening campaign alongside the existing Sendai Ichibancho store featuring a limited-time Nagoya food menu, two connecting stickers, and store-exclusive gifts.
Benelic Co., Ltd. is opening "ULTRAMAN STORE TOKYO Ikebukuro PARCO," an official Ultraman Series shop, at Ikebukuro PARCO on October 9, 2026. The store will carry items exclusive to the Ikebukuro PARCO location alongside new merchandise from the "Cosmic Art" and "Ultra Art Museum" series, and from October 9 to 12 entry will be managed through a lottery via LivePocket Ticket to ease congestion.
Villa Yamaboshi, a whole-building villa reserved for one group at a time in Kyoto's Amanohashidate area, has added a full-scale outdoor sauna with 150 kg of sauna stones to its wood terrace, giving guests a private circuit between the sauna, a terrace pool, and the villa's natural Silver Hot Spring, with views of Miyazu Bay throughout.
glafit and the Ama Town Tourism Association have launched WANDERIDE AMA on Shimane's Oki Islands, a micro-sharing service built around eight of glafit's pedal-free NFR-01 Pro+ electric cycles. Riders aged 16 and up can explore the island's shrines, coastline, and villages without a driver's license, choosing from five rental plans ranging from 60 minutes to 24 hours.
Aqua World Ibaraki Oarai Aquarium is renovating its free-zone food court under the concept Head Out to the Pacific, reopening in March 2027 with sweeping ocean views as the aquarium celebrates its 25th anniversary. The food court and multipurpose space will be closed from November 1, 2026 through mid-March 2027 for the renewal.
A Bandai Namco character goods corner called Bandai Namco Cross Spot is set to open inside TSUTAYA Aeon Town Mito Minami in Ibaraki Prefecture on September 18, 2026 — marking the concept's first appearance inside a bookstore in the prefecture.
Bandai Namco Experience and Bandai Namco Amusement are opening the Gashapon Bandai Official Shop inside TSUTAYA AEON Town Mito Minami, part of the AEON Town Mito Minami shopping center in Ibaraki, Ibaraki Prefecture, on September 18, 2026 (Friday).
Lifestyle brand Her lip to, operated by heart relation Co., Ltd., will open its long-awaited first street-level store in the Osaka area at Shinsaibashi on September 26, 2026, following Tokyo's House of Herme with a SECOND HOUSE concept space featuring canal blue as its signature color.
Kokaen, a Chinese restaurant led by Four Seeds Executive Chef Jiro Kimura, opens on September 17, 2026 on the fourth floor of JIYUGAOKA MUSE SQUARE, a new commercial landmark in front of Jiyugaoka Station.
Kuguru, a shabu-shabu and obanzai restaurant, opens in Akashi, Hyogo on September 14, 2026. The restaurant buys whole Hayashi SPF pigs from Chiba and lets diners compare the loin, belly, shoulder loin, and leg in shabu-shabu, switching to an obanzai menu after midnight.
PATCH&PLAY, an embroidery and mending shop from Harajuku's NewMake creative community, pre-opens September 18 and holds its grand opening September 29 in the first-floor lobby of the newly renovated Tokyu Stay Shinjuku, launching with a limited run of original patches inspired by the shuttered jazz cafe DUG.
Tokyu Stay Shinjuku is undergoing a full renovation that cuts its room count from 179 to 120 while expanding the average room size by about 1.5 times, adding new signage, landscaping, and Shinjuku-inspired guest experiences ahead of its September 29, 2026 reopening.
3rd STYLE, the original shop on the 4th floor of Hankyu Men's Osaka, reopens on September 18 with a renewed mix of jewelry- and culture-inspired casual pieces, a new fitting space, and renewal exclusives from brands including Drumohr and EMMETI, alongside a revived pop-up event space.
Berluti has relocated its boutique within Nagoya Sakae Mitsukoshi to a newly designed 94-square-meter space that blends the maison's heritage with a contemporary retail concept.
A new Jiro-inspired ramen shop, Ramen So Chikyu Kibo de Kangaero San, opens in Kawaramachi, Kyoto on October 3, 2026 — the Jiro-inspired ramen brand's first new location in about a decade, run by Zenmashi Co., Ltd., a Kyoto-based group company of THAN Inc.
KAINOA Naminoue Beachfront Hotel, a new minimal luxury hotel directly across from Naminoue Beach, has opened in Naha, Okinawa, offering a design-forward stay that blends city convenience with an open, ocean-facing atmosphere.
Anique Inc.'s pop culture cafe Share CAFE opens its Nagoya Central Park location on September 25, 2026 — the brand's third regional store after Fukuoka and Osaka — bringing anime and game collaboration cafes, original merchandise, and its signature menu to Nagoya's Sakae shopping district.
SMAAK, the Asia debut restaurant from Dutch chef Jacob Jan Boerma, is set to open its second location, SMAAK Hakata, on the 9th floor of JR Hakata City's Kuuten dining floor in November 2026, bringing the restaurant's culinary philosophy together with Kyushu's ingredients.
Suzuhiro Co., Ltd. is opening UMI&mikkabi, a whole-building villa where guests can stay with their dogs, in Mikkabi on Lake Hamana on October 1, 2026 — the second property under its UMI& retreat brand, alongside a new support service that turns unused vacation homes around the lake into paying accommodations.
peace put Co., Ltd., the company behind Fukuoka-born bakery AMAM DACOTAN and specialty fresh doughnut shop I'm donut?, is opening a new takeout-only bakery cafe, dacō? Seiryu Park, inside Seiryu Park in Fukuoka's Nakasu on Friday, September 11.
BLOOM Co., Ltd.'s gyoza specialty restaurant Gyotendo reopens at Atlas Tower Utsunomiya beside JR Utsunomiya Station's west exit on September 16, 2026, marking its return to the area after about three and a half years with a new tagline, "Mochitto. Juwatto. Gyotendo."
HANAMIYA HOTEL, a six-room private boutique hotel overlooking the Kamo River, is set to open in Kyoto's Tennocho neighborhood in fall 2026, pairing traditional Kyoto craftsmanship with an on-site omakase sushi restaurant.
Hatena Coffee Shop, a mystery-solving cafe where guests can't leave until they solve a puzzle, opens its Fukuoka Tenjin location on September 11, 2026, marking its first store in Kyushu as part of three consecutive weekly openings in September that bring its nationwide total to nine locations.
Head Concierge is opening its 21st company-run head spa location in Daikanyama, Tokyo, on September 21, 2026, with a larger retail space stocking Milbon's Aujua, KINUJO beauty devices, and the brand LOA.
SHOGUN STUDIO JAPAN - HOTEL EMION KYOTO STUDIO opened on the first floor of Hotel Emion KYOTO on August 8, 2026, one train stop from Kyoto Station, a new cultural experience venue where guests can wear authentic samurai armor or hand-painted Kyo-Yuzen kimono for a tea ceremony and professional photography.
Private Villa Yasui Bettei, a two-building whole-villa stay steps from the 150-year-old Ryotei Yasui in Hikone, Shiga, opens on September 14, 2026, with guests spending their days in the villa and walking over to Ryotei Yasui for a kaiseki dinner.
On September 18, Maison de FLEUR opens a new store at Sapporo's Pole Town underground shopping mall, marking the brand's anniversary month with a store-exclusive Light Pink color from its Gâteau Buffet collection, an anniversary lottery, and limited novelties.
MUS, the successor to "Disney SERIES CREATED by MOUSSY," is opening its very first store at Sunshine City Alpa in Ikebukuro on October 16, 2026. The brand is also weaving a new "NATUVENTURE" story under its Disney SERIES CREATED by MUS line, introduced in August at D23 in the US, with further details still to come.
SANU has completed AMANAGI, the 17th property in its "Selection Series" of renovated share villas, reviving a 35-year-old home in Tomi, Nagano while honoring its previous owner's care and the surrounding highland landscape, bringing SANU's national network to 38 locations and 242 rooms.
THE ARKEOS CLUB, a fashion, culture, and social space in Tokyo's Ginza, opens a new store called "TAC" directly across from its existing store on September 19, 2026, featuring ANATOMICA, Rocky Mountain Featherbed, BIG YANK, and ALDEN.
Dashi Okume, an additive-free dashi specialty store rooted in a Toyosu Market dried-goods wholesaler founded in 1871, will open its first Kanagawa Prefecture location at Yokohama Bay Quarter in December 2026, bringing original miso, seasonings, and a made-to-order dashi blending service.
Starting September 16, 2026 (Wednesday), Fortnum & Mason is opening its first Japanese tea stand inside GRANSTA TOKYO, the underground shopping area within JR Tokyo Station's Marunouchi ticket gates, as its existing store there returns from a renovation-related closure with a new takeout-style format and grocery corner.
Ginza Tatsutano, a Japanese sweets shop founded in 1895, is opening a new location in Yokohama Motomachi on September 14, relocating from its revival shop in Jiyugaoka and returning to a city where it once ran two stores.
The Chiba-based shop known for handmade chocolate made with marshmallows and dried fruit, plus okaki rice crackers from its sister company, opens its first Tokyo store on the 2nd floor of Machida Marui on September 15, 2026.
Acqua di Parma's flagship boutique at GINZA SIX will reopen on September 18, 2026, with a renewed space incorporating design by Dorothée Meilichzon that expresses the brand's Italian Art of Living through fragrance, design, and Japanese-inspired craftsmanship.
On September 9, Bensaiten moves its Nihonbashi fruit daifuku shop to Coredo Muromachi Terrace, launching a store-exclusive strawberry daifuku trio and a 10-day giveaway of Shizuoka Crown Melon daifuku for the first 100 customers each day.
かにじぇんぬ 金沢, a live-crab restaurant from Osaka's QRAUD Inc., opened in Kanazawa's Nishi Chaya district on September 7, 2026, with a course comparing beni-zuwai crab and Noto hair crab, plus a private option pairing seasonal crab with a Kanazawa geisha performance.
COCO VILLA Rokkosan, a new whole-villa rental on more than 6,500 square meters of forest in Kobe's Rokko mountain area, went on sale on September 2, 2026 as the 53rd property in the COCO VILLA Owners fractional-ownership program, with a private sauna and jacuzzi room; the first shares sold out the same day and the property is now taking waitlist registrations.
Bandai Namco Experience and Bandai Namco Amusement are opening the Gashapon Bandai Official Shop inside Apita Toyama Higashi in Toyama City on September 11, 2026 (Friday), bringing the capsule toy specialty store brand's nationwide store count to 300.
Kirakuni. Gifu Tamamiya, a seafood izakaya from Talga Inc., opened in Gifu City's Tamamiya area on August 30, 2026, serving market-fresh seafood dishes including its signature kobore-zushi, hamayaki, and creative maki rolls across 58 seats with seven private rooms.
Women's fashion brand Mila Owen will reopen its store on the 3rd floor of Osaka Takashimaya on September 16, 2026, with limited-color items, a novelty giveaway, and a points campaign for MA Card members.
In Onomichi, Hiroshima, a renovated old house once home to a painter has opened as Sow., a whole-house rental that keeps the paint stains on its corridor banister as a trace of its past. The 5DK main house sleeps up to 10 guests on a hillside overlooking the Onomichi Channel and the Shimanami Kaido, and opened on September 1, 2026.
Ahead of its September 26, 2026 grand opening in Hakone, the forest sweets resort Hakone Tokinomi has revealed the retail, cafe, and takeout lineup for its Japanese chestnut confections, nut-filled galette, and freshly piped Mont Blanc.
In Osaka's Shinsaibashi, the Hermès specialty store ORANGE BOUTIQUE SHINSAIBASHI has reopened as a combined store with HOUBIDOU, expanding the sales floor, adding a new floor for Rolex, Chanel, and Louis Vuitton items, and opening a private buyback booth.
Starting Friday, September 4, the bakery Land Bageri at Hakata Station's Meiji Park begins a casual evening bread bistro, serving its bread alongside cooked dishes and wine, with product development by baker Tetsuo Hirayama and design by architect Kei Sasaki.
Marc Jacobs, the New York-born lifestyle brand, opens a new store on the 2nd floor TOKYO Closet of Isetan Shinjuku's Main Building, offering the latest ready-to-wear, shoes, handbags, jewelry, and more, with a RUNWAY 2026 pop-up running through September 8.
Royal Hotel Co., Ltd. has announced that its previously revealed hotel in Hakone's Gora area will open as "Noir by RIHGA Hakone Gora," a new hot spring resort brand offering 90 rooms that each include a private open-air hot-spring bath. The hotel is set to complete construction in September 2028, with opening planned for around the end of December 2028.
Teriha Spa Resort's main branch in Fukuoka has added a new karaoke room, giving visitors another way to spend their day alongside the hot springs, sauna, and rock-bath sauna. The addition follows the facility's large-scale 10th anniversary renovation, completed in April 2026.
Gyukatsu Motomura will open its Tofrom Yaesu store on September 10, 2026, on the first floor of TOFROM YAESU TOWER, a new landmark directly connected to Tokyo Station, offering its signature self-finished beef cutlet experience to visitors from Japan and overseas in the Yaesu district.
Moxy Hotels has opened Moxy Niseko Village, its debut property in the internationally renowned mountain resort of Niseko and the fifth Moxy Hotel in Japan, with 310 rooms and ski-in/ski-out access beside the Niseko Village Gondola.
Two new dining spots — Yaesu Highball Bar, known for its intensely carbonated highballs, and Yaesu Kitchen, pairing craft beer with hearty dishes — open together on September 10, 2026, in the commercial zone of TOFROM YAESU TOWER, a new high-rise directly connected to Tokyo Station.
Hyatt Centric Sapporo, the brand's first hotel in Sapporo, will open on October 3, 2026, near JR Sapporo Station, and has begun taking reservations for stays and restaurant dining from that date, alongside opening commemorative rate plans offering up to 17% off and a limited-time sparkling wine offer at its restaurant, Matsu Grill & Bar.
Ikebukuro PARCO is completing the largest renewal in its history this fall, with new and renewed shops opening across its fashion floors and two official pop culture stores, Ultraman and Star Wars, arriving as Japan's first of their kind, from September through November 2026.
LIMI feu's shop at Isetan Shinjuku Main Building 2F TOKYO Closet reopened on September 2 with a renewed, punk-inspired space of pink lattice and silver accents, offering an early look at select pieces from the 2026-27 Autumn/Winter collection alongside store-exclusive items.
A new 39-room hotel opens in Oita's Yufuin in April 2027, with every guest room offering its own onsen bath, a Finnish-designed thermal spa by Avanto Architects, and dining that runs from morning to night.
Urbannet Sapporo Link Tower, a new office, hotel, and retail complex in Sapporo, will hold its grand opening on Saturday, October 3, 2026, with the hotel Hyatt Centric Sapporo opening on its upper floors the same day, kicking off an opening weekend with a Hokkaido marché, live music, and a flower giveaway.
Mori Trust Hotels & Resorts is opening APARTHOTEL Lilt Hakone Gora on November 10, 2026, an 18-room apartment-style hotel with a kitchen in every room, a source hot spring bath, and a coin laundry built for longer family and group stays in Hakone.
Canal City Fukuoka Washington Hotel reopened on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, after a five-month renovation marking the hotel's 30th anniversary. All 422 guest rooms and the lobby have been redesigned around the "Theater of the City" concept, with new self-service check-in, a self-service cloakroom, and an expanded breakfast buffet.
Hiramatsu's longtime Marunouchi restaurant Sens & Saveurs is reopening as Jardin des Sens Tokyo on October 30, 2026, carrying forward the philosophy of its Montpellier flagship with a renewed dining room by designer Christian Collot. Reservations open September 1.
John Lobb's Tokyo Midtown store reopens on September 2, 2026 as a new-concept boutique featuring the brand's first private salon room and a capsule fixture for its BY REQUEST custom-order service, alongside two store-exclusive shoe models and a limited-time Bristle Hide ordering event.
Matcha Frontier Co., Ltd. is opening a new location of its Japan-born global matcha brand MATCHAMON in Shimokitazawa, Tokyo, on September 4, 2026, bringing single-origin matcha drinks and sweets to a neighborhood known for its mix of vintage fashion, music, art, and theater.
Starting September 1, 2026, Japan's first Nike Strength showroom opens to the public in Minato City, Tokyo. The reservation-based space lets individuals and businesses see, touch, and try training equipment such as dumbbells, kettlebells, and barbells, with staff on hand to help visitors choose the right gear.
NOTIME, a 24-hour unmanned secondhand clothing shop, is opening its first Nagano City location on September 19, letting shoppers enter and check out entirely through LINE and self-checkout.
Paul Stuart GOLF, Paul Stuart's golf line, has opened its first standalone permanent store on the 6th floor of Matsuya Ginza, offering a full men's and women's lineup and a permanent polo shirt pattern-order service.
Snow Peak has unveiled the facility and architectural design details for Snow Peak LAND STATION AKAGI, a new complex opening in Gunma Prefecture's Akagi Park on September 19, 2026. Designed by Naruse Inokuma Architects, the building features a sweeping curved roof that echoes the silhouette of Mt. Akagi.
On September 1, 2026, Sushi Koki opens in Osaka's Shinsaibashi, offering a 15-course menu for ¥4,400 (tax included). Chef Koki Koyama, who trained at a three-Michelin-starred restaurant, brings French technique and precision to traditional sushi craftsmanship.
Sun Frontier Hotel Management has opened the official website and started taking reservations for Tabino Hotel lit Sakata in Yamagata Prefecture, a new hotel opening on February 25, 2027 with a top-floor natural hot spring open-air bath and lounge overlooking Mount Chokai.
THE CITY BAKERY + Bar & Grill Gransta Tokyo opens inside Tokyo Station's Marunouchi ticket gates on September 16, offering Gransta-exclusive sandwiches, a Bar & Grill serving tapas, burgers, and pasta with drinks from 5 PM, and the store-only CB Cookie BOX souvenir.
UMITO has fully renovated its former UMITO VOYAGE ATAMI property in Atami's Sogaura into UMITO ATAMI HONTEI, a five-room private villa overlooking the ocean, with reservations opening September 1. A renewal campaign from October through December adds special stay plans, a welcome champagne perk, and a curry gift.
A new "Matsuya Ginza Limited Shop" for the apparel line ERIKO YAMAGUCHI has opened on the first floor of Matsuya Club at Matsuya Ginza, featuring an original loom-inspired fixture, pre-order pieces from the 2026 Fall/Winter collection, and store-exclusive colors and jewelry.
GOOD NATURE STATION's ground-floor kitchen in Kyoto reopens on September 1, 2026 as craft burger specialty shop GOOD NATURE BURGER, featuring hishio- and shio-koji-aged grass-fed beef patties, local Kyoto ingredients, and three new vegan and gluten-free burgers made with 100% domestic rice flour buns.
British diamond cutter Monnickendam is expanding its permanent jewelry corner at Isetan Shinjuku on September 2, 2026, with a larger display space, its signature Tudor Rose series, and limited-edition jewelry that comes with a teddy bear from British brand Merrythought.
Hobonichi Techo's 2027 lineup goes on sale September 1 with more than 280 new items, including fresh collaborations with Hello Kitty, Puppet SunSun, and the V&A Museum, a second-year Moomin partnership, and new Kakimori-designed stationery.
PRESS BUTTER SAND, the butter sand specialty shop operated by BAKE Inc., is opening its first Kokura-area store at Amu Plaza Kokura on September 10, 2026, with souvenir-friendly flavors and opening campaigns including a limited-edition sacoche gift and a new-member coupon.
BOUNCEE by RIHGA Fukuoka Hakata, the first hotel under RIHGA Royal Hotels' new BOUNCEE by RIHGA brand, opens in Fukuoka's Gion-machi on September 1, 2026, built around a "HOTEL BAR" concept with moody guest rooms, a sauna-equipped large bath, and a signature restaurant-bar serving Hakata cuisine and cocktails.
Ahead of its September 14, 2026 rebrand opening in Hida Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Hilton Takayama Resort has revealed details of its guest rooms, executive lounge, hot spring terrace, and four restaurants.
Hilton Tokyo Odaiba is opening a new takeout-only shop, LE CHOU CHOU -SWEETS & DELI-, on September 15, 2026, offering chef-crafted sweets, bread, and delicatessen items as part of the hotel's full-property renovation.
Kinosaki no Yado Ryokufukaku, a hot spring inn in Kinosaki Onsen, Hyogo Prefecture, has opened a guest lounge called "Yuagari-dokoro" and a members-only lounge called "Shion" for guests on select plans, both designed to extend the relaxing time that follows a bath.
New Era, the global sports and lifestyle brand, is opening New Era Nagoya Station on the 7th floor of Takashimaya Gate Tower Mall — directly connected to Nagoya Station — in October, its fourth store in the Nagoya area, complete with limited-edition caps inspired by the city's signature anbata toast.
PAUSAUNA STAY Nikko, a wa-modern whole-building rental with a private sauna and cold bath for up to 8 guests, began accepting reservations in Nikko's Kinugawa area of Tochigi Prefecture on August 8, 2026, under operator "& Yado Kanri."
A new multi-story dining building called Shimakaze Champuru Village opened in Naha's Matsuyama district on August 21, 2026, bringing together izakayas, yakiniku, sushi, and other restaurants behind a fully glass-walled, LED-lit facade.
COCO VILLA Asama Kogen, a new whole-villa rental with a mirror-finish outdoor sauna reflecting the surrounding forest, grand-opened in Kitakaruizawa, Gunma Prefecture on August 21, 2026, offering panoramic highland views and room for up to 10 guests.
Activewear brand CRONOS is opening its first store in Osaka's Shinsaibashisuji shopping street on September 12, 2026, one of its largest locations yet, alongside a limited-edition bicolor collection available only there.
Paris- and London-inspired select shop Déclic opens its Jiyugaoka store on September 17, 2026, inside the new JIYUGAOKA MUSE SQUARE commercial complex, offering curated fashion, jewelry, and lifestyle brands from across Europe.
DOG VILLA KOTO Kyotamba, a dog-friendly inn in Kyoto Prefecture, is opening a new special room called "Momiji" in November 2026, where guests can enjoy a private chef's kushikatsu course alongside their dog; bookings open September 1, alongside a limited-time plan offering up to 30% off existing rooms.
GranSta Tokyo's underground shopping area at Tokyo Station reopens at 10:00 AM on September 16, 2026 as the "Underground Marunouchi Ticket Gate Area," bringing together 26 shops — including 10 new brands and 13 exclusive to Tokyo Station — alongside a new art space, an opening sticker giveaway, and a JRE POINT campaign.
Hankyu Men's Tokyo welcomes three new brand shops this summer, LEVI'S® PREMIUM STORE opens on the 7th floor on August 21, followed by UNIVERSAL WORKS.'s first store in Japan on the 6th floor and custom bicycle brand CHERUBIM's permanent shop on the 7th floor, both opening August 28.
Le Chocolat Alain Ducasse, the Paris-born chocolate specialty shop from chef Alain Ducasse, opens its seventh Japanese boutique — and first in Kyushu — at Iwataya Honten in Fukuoka on September 16, alongside sister brand Le Biscuit Alain Ducasse.
FHG HOTELS and GREENING will open BASE LAYER HOTEL _ UNION, an 86-room "life experience hotel" in Nagoya Sakae, on January 9, 2027, featuring a restaurant and music bar, a large spa and sauna, a fitness gym, and an on-site wedding chapel and banquet space.
enBED, a private all-inclusive villa hosting just one group of up to two guests per day in the forest of Takashima's Kutsuki area, Shiga Prefecture, is set to open in November 2026, built around a sauna, a Shigaraki-ware bath, and dining designed for a trip centered on doing nothing. A pre-opening giveaway offering three free overnight stays is open for entries through August 31, 2026.
Bandai Namco Experience and Bandai Namco Amusement are opening the Gashapon Bandai Official Shop Central Cinema Sanko store, a 210-machine capsule toy specialty store, inside Central Cinema Sanko in Nakatsu City, Oita Prefecture, on Friday, August 21, 2026.
A Bandai-official Gashapon capsule toy specialty store with 280 capsule machine slots is opening inside the Zaza Chuokan shopping complex in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture on August 21, 2026, carrying the full lineup of Bandai's newest capsule toy products.
Sirotan, the harp seal character getting a TV anime this October, is opening its first flagship store in western Japan at LUCUA SOUTH in Osaka this November, with pre-opening promotions including a photo spot running through early September and a character greeting event in August.
French luxury skincare brand Orlane opens a new counter, Orlane Nagoya Sakae Mitsukoshi, on the department store's first floor on August 19, 2026, with an opening campaign offering gifts to visitors and customers through September 15.
TAIMATSU's fragrance brand YOKAI JAPAN has opened a new Perfume Shop on Ichinenzaka in Kyoto, its second location after Asakusa, offering scents inspired by the atmosphere and culture of the historic streets of Higashiyama.
Assouline, a Paris-founded luxury brand built around the theme of culture, opens on Wednesday, August 19, at the HANKYU LUXURY International Boutiques on the 6th floor of Hankyu Umeda Main Store.
Osaka-based QRAUD opens かにじぇんぬ 金沢, a live-crab restaurant, in Kanazawa's Nishi Chaya geisha district on September 7, 2026, its first Hokuriku location, featuring Ishikawa crab, Kaga vegetables, and a course paired with a geisha dance performance.
Tokyo Tonkatsu Gavuu, whose original location earned the fastest selection among the 26 restaurants newly added to Tabelog's Top 100 Tonkatsu list, has opened a second location in Harajuku, Tokyo, pairing a lunch teishoku menu with a fully reserved dinner course of at least 15 dishes that closes with a bowl of ramen.
Grinpa, the outdoor activity park at Mount Fuji's 2nd station in Susono City, Shizuoka, is opening a new athletic facility called Ranger Academy on August 21, 2026, where visitors tackle a 1,500-square-meter course modeled on real ranger training to earn a ranger badge.
Tokyo Solamachi's Food Marche is rolling out its second phase of renewal, adding new shops such as RANDY'S DONUTS and Gong cha, renewing its Uoriki, Sawamitsu Seika, and Tomizawa Shoten stores, and refreshing its sweets pop-up space and rest area between September and November 2026.
Chopsticks Studio Shibuya, a chopstick-making experience studio five minutes on foot from Shibuya Station, opened on August 1, 2026, with an expanded group reception system for school trips, corporate training, and inbound tour and MICE groups, accommodating up to 44 guests at once across ten sessions a day.
MATCHA MEIJIN Cafe opened a new flagship store in Asakusa, Tokyo, on August 6, 2026, next to Sensoji Temple's Nitenmon Gate, with a two-story space designed for quiet, refined matcha time and a hands-on tea ceremony experience.
6ty6 Vacation Home, a whole-house rental in Niseko featuring works by Hokkaido and Japanese artists, a picture window onto the surrounding forest, and three bedrooms for up to 8 guests, began taking reservations on August 12, 2026, under new operator "& Yado Kanri."
Hancolle Kichijoji, a permanent store where hanko stamp artists and fans connect, opens in Kichijoji, Tokyo on August 28, 2026, featuring works from more than 20 popular artists along with in-store events, live streams, and exclusive items.
Mimirin, a brand founded by 24-year-old Mina Ichikawa that turns retired kimono into teddy bears and gifts, opened its first physical store in Kyoto's Gion district on August 8, 2026, following a crowdfunding campaign that reached 110% of its goal.
TAIMATSU's cultural experience brand FUJI JAPAN has opened a new location in Nara, inviting visitors to choose their own blade and handle and craft an original knife by hand, inside the same building as knife specialty shop MUSASHI JAPAN Nara.
Amanohashidate Rikyu HOSHINO-OTO, a one-villa-per-night retreat in Kyoto's Amanohashidate area, has added a private sauna for up to two guests to its "Migiwa" room, joining the room's existing gold and silver natural hot springs and private pool for a self-contained hot-cold bathing circuit.
LUIDA'S BAR in OSAKA, a bar born from a collaboration between Dragon Quest and PASELA RESORTS, has been running as a limited-time shop on the 5th floor of PASELA RESORTS Namba Dotonbori — and thanks to its popularity, it will open as a permanent store in Namba, Osaka on August 25, 2026.
Tokyo Disneyland has revealed the names of two new attractions set to transform Tomorrowland: "Sugar Rush: Sweet Rescue," based on the Disney film Wreck-It Ralph, and "Space Mountain: Earthrise." The ¥100 billion renewal also brings a new "Tomorrowland Plaza" and several shops when the attractions open in 2027.
Kronos Gaia's sumo show restaurant TOKYO SUMO CLUB ENTERTAINMENT opened on August 12 on Tokyo Tower's FootTown 5F, its second location after Sapporo, offering an English-narrated sumo show, a real clay dohyo guests can step onto, and meals built around a chanko nabe endorsed by former yokozuna Asahifuji.
AniTouch OSAKA Namba, an indoor animal petting zoo operated by Izu Shaboten Zoo, will open in Osaka's Namba district in December 2026. It marks the brand's first Kansai location, situated along the historic Ebisubashi-suji shopping street just a minute's walk from Namba Station.
COCO VILLA Itoshima, a whole-villa rental with a private sauna and direct beach access for up to 14 guests, opened in Fukuoka's Itoshima on August 12, 2026, just 35 minutes by car from Hakata Station.
The capsule toy specialty store gashacoco is opening its 37th franchise location, gashacoco Haruya Bookstore Sendai, inside Haruya Bookstore's Sendai branch in Satsumasendai, Kagoshima on August 28, 2026 — the first gashacoco in Satsumasendai City.
Hyatt Centric Sapporo, set to open in autumn 2026 near JR Sapporo Station and the former Hokkaido Government Office, has opened online and phone reservations from August 12, 2026, for stays from December 1 onward, alongside three opening commemorative rate plans and a World of Hyatt bonus points offer.
Nihon no Yado Koyo, a hot spring ryokan in Kaminoyama Onsen, Yamagata, is renewing its long-loved "Hana no Yakata" guest rooms and welcoming guests to the refreshed spaces from September 14, 2026, blending Yamagata's traditional craftsmanship with modern luxury comforts.
Taiheizan Eishoin, a Soto Zen temple in Mino City, Gifu Prefecture, has opened "Mino Seiryu no Oka," a satoyama park-style tree burial ground on a hillside overlooking the Nagara River, designed to ease the long-term burden of grave upkeep for families.
TGK Ltd.'s meat and omurice specialty restaurant Niku to Tamago opens its sixth location and first Shimbashi store on August 12, 2026, introducing a steam convection oven and a free soft drink campaign with every omurice order through August 31.
A taco specialty shop in Yokohama's Naka Ward, TONATIUH TACOS, has grown into a popular spot selling out around 1,600 tacos a day within three months of its May 2026 opening, thanks to its Mexico City street-style flavors.
WORLD IDOL REPUBLIC in NAGOYA SAKAE, a new permanent entertainment facility in Nagoya's Sakae district operated by NDP Co., Ltd., held its grand opening performance on August 8, 2026, blending illusion, traditional Japanese performing arts, and live music, with mascot character Sakura making her debut. The venue is now holding twice-daily "Obon Special Performances" from August 11 through 16.
Wagokoro Co., Ltd. has opened Ise Jingu Oharai-machi Kanzashiya Wargo, the brand's first store in the area, on Oharai-machi street near Ise Jingu's Naiku in Ise City, Mie Prefecture. The kanzashi specialty store offers handmade hair ornaments that blend traditional Japanese craftsmanship with modern design, drawn from an area that welcomes around 8 million visitors a year.
THE CENTRAL PARK KOKURA, rebuilt from a Kitakyushu wedding venue that has welcomed roughly 600,000 guests over the years, is set to open in Fukuoka Prefecture in spring 2027 with a garden-linked chapel and party spaces, plus an on-site "Tank to Table" craft beer brewed to each couple's own recipe.
BUTTER NO ITOKO and HOKKAIDO BROWN CHEESE open together at Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin on August 26, 2026, marking Kyushu's first stores for both brands, with a store-exclusive Amaou strawberry flavor made with strawberries from Fukuoka's Uluu Farm.
United Arrows' womenswear brand Drawer will reopen its Aoyama flagship store on September 10, 2026, following a renewal by designer Wonderwall® Masamichi Katayama themed "Inheritance and Deepening," featuring a redesigned space and renewal-exclusive apparel.
GiGO's second crane game specialty store in Saitama Prefecture, "GiGO Crane Game Oasis Soka Seimon Plaza," opens August 7 at Soka Seimon Plaza with 213 crane game machines, everyday prizes, and original animal mascot characters.
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.
The Little World Museum of Man in Inuyama, Aichi will open two new spots on September 5, 2026 — "Tohoku Chaya," a restaurant introducing Tohoku's food culture through mochi and dango dishes, and "American Adventure Valley," an experience area themed around 19th-century American hunting and the Gold Rush.
Vegan VISAI RAMEN, a new vegan ramen specialty shop, opens in Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture, on August 1, offering two signature ramens and three course menus built around plant-based ingredients, with vegan certification planned for the future.
Hiyama, a Tokyo meat wholesaler and butcher operating since 1912, is opening a yakiniku restaurant, WAGYU YAKINIKU Hiyama, in Ebisu on August 8, serving mainly course meals built around the wagyu the company selects itself at Tokyo's meat market.
JR Central Group and Marriott International have set the opening date and hotel reservation start date for Courtyard by Marriott Kyoto Station, a new 270-room hotel near Kyoto Station's Hachijo East Exit.
First Drop Co., Ltd., which operates about 50 restaurants across the Yokohama and Tokyo area, opens Kaiten-zushi Toyosu Maguro Ichiban on the first floor of LaLaport Shonan Hiratsuka on Saturday, August 8, 2026. Backed by its trading rights at Toyosu Market and Yokohama Central Market, the restaurant buys whole tuna weighing over 100 kilograms straight from the auction for a family-friendly conveyor belt sushi experience.
A new rental villa, LAKE SAUNA RESORT takashima SUITE VILLA Aoi, opened in Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture, on August 6, 2026, just a one-minute walk from Lake Biwa. The property pairs a private sauna with a chiller-equipped cold-water bath and jacuzzi, and can sleep up to 14 guests across three bedrooms and a tatami room.
Mitsui Garden Hotel Okayama reopens on Sunday, August 9, 2026, after a full renovation that adds 43 more three-person rooms, redesigns the large communal bath and restaurant, and brings in artwork from Okayama-based artists throughout the property.
OUTER LIMITS Co., Ltd. opens Nigel Cabourn OMOTESANDO STORE, the brand's largest sales floor in the Kanto region, in Tokyo's Omotesando on August 8th, complete with the brand's first cafe space.
A new free-to-play browser game called Pawtopia has launched, combining a merge puzzle with room decorating so players can furnish a cozy home for two roaming cats without any download, time limit, or score pressure.
Tokushima-based patisserie PRISM, led by chef Yusaku Shibata, is opening PRISMIC, a new sweets boutique and salon that reimagines its signature desserts for Tokyo, in the Aoyama area on Saturday, August 8, 2026.
A new luxury apartment, SHOGUN PRIVATE RESIDENCE Shibuya Miyashita Park, opens on August 6, 2026, just a 2-minute walk from Shibuya Station and close to Miyashita Park. The whole-floor residence offers over 70 square meters of space and sleeps up to 6 guests.
TON, a whole-house rental renovated from a 1982 Japanese home in the rice paddies of Saku, Nagano Prefecture, opened on July 27, 2026. Created by local creative studio BUPPHA, the property sleeps up to 12 guests and features an 8-person sauna, a DJ booth, and a wood deck overlooking the fields.
Citadines North Shinjuku Tokyo, a new 179-room hotel and serviced residence in Tokyo's Hyakunincho neighborhood, opens on October 28, 2026, with an interior design inspired by the area's multicultural history; reservations open August 4, 2026.
GRAND MONday Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi, hotel MONday Group's 40th property and the first Kansai location for its top-tier "GRAND MONday" brand, opens near Shijo Kawaramachi on September 18, 2026, with 32 all-suite rooms featuring full kitchens, washer-dryers, and a rooftop terrace overlooking the Higashiyama hills.
Kanesada opens fish cake specialty shop Neriden Hanare Osu Yokocho Store on August 8 and hot dog shop GABU DOGS on August 11, marking the company's return to Nagoya's Osu Shopping Street, where it was founded, after almost 95 years.
Toji laboratory, a specialty store for personalized bath preparations, opened in Shibuya's Tomigaya on July 31, 2026, offering YUYAKU, a bath cosmetic that lets customers choose from more than 100 combinations of water quality and aroma, along with seasonal bath produce, workshops, and original goods.
A 64-room mid- to long-term stay hotel residence, "unito OSAKA SHINSAIBASHI West," will grand-open in Osaka's Shinsaibashi area in October 2026, featuring a waiting lounge, a kiosk stocked with local specialty items, and a shared kitchen and laundry.
Why are you here.....? Kyoto opens August 8, 2026 on Fuyacho-dori, bringing the Osaka-based select shop's cross-genre lineup — from THE ROW to VUJA DÉ — to central Kyoto, with an opening reception, a VUJA DÉ designer visit, matcha tastings, and ceramics by ceramic artists.
French luxury fashion house AMI PARIS has opened its largest store in Japan on the 2nd floor of Shinsaibashi PARCO in Osaka, offering a 154-square-meter space stocked with its 2026 fall/winter collection alongside womenswear, menswear, and accessories.
CRAVIA Co., Ltd. has opened 玉光堂 AEON Mall Tsukuba, the first Japanese franchise store for the popular Korean lifestyle brand ARTBOX, inside AEON Mall Tsukuba in Ibaraki Prefecture.
Bandai Namco Experience and Bandai Namco Amusement are opening the Gashapon Bandai Official Shop Yamaguchi Izutsuya store, a 230-machine capsule toy specialty store, inside the Yamaguchi Izutsuya department store in Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, on Thursday, August 6, 2026.
Kame no Yu by HATAGO INN, a rebranded hotel in Kumamoto City, opens in November 2026 with natural hot spring baths, a public bathhouse open to local residents, and a new manga library for overnight guests.
YASUMI LAB OSAKA, a hands-on workshop store where guests sew their own one-of-a-kind plush straps, opened in Shinsaibashi, Osaka on August 1, 2026. The store previously operated as "Y! Y! hands Osaka," offering custom accessory-making experiences.
AMI PARIS has reopened its boutique on the 3rd floor of GINZA SIX in Tokyo following a full interior redesign, unveiling a brighter Parisian-inspired space along with GINZA SIX-exclusive items to mark the renewal.
Art Lounge TSUBOMI, a permanent exhibition space dedicated entirely to marmot-themed art, opens on August 8, 2026, in Kichijoji, Tokyo, with more than 30 works and an opening program called Mamoterrace Festa featuring 13 creators.
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.
On Friday, August 7, 2026, Kirin City opens "ソソギタテ Hibiya OKUROJI," a new beer restaurant at Hibiya OKUROJI that lets guests enjoy freshly poured beer in different styles, paired with smoked small plates.
A bistro-style izakaya called "Taishu Sakaba Frenchman," known as a midday-drinking destination that started in Osaka, opens its first Kyushu location inside Fukuoka's Tenjin Business Center II on August 4, 2026, serving French bistro dishes from 198 yen.
Tateshina Tokyu Hotel in Chino City, Nagano, has completed the first phase of a renovation to its cottage building, introducing a "Pet Welcome Cottage" that begins welcoming guests together with their dogs on August 20, 2026.
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BRASS Co., Ltd.'s new guesthouse wedding venue "Accord Laurier" opens in Kashiwa, Chiba Prefecture, on August 22, 2026, offering an exclusive-use house with an 8-meter wood-toned chapel, a green garden, and an open kitchen.
APA Hotel Komatsu Grand in Ishikawa Prefecture is undergoing a large-scale renovation while remaining open, and will reopen on November 2, 2026 as APA Hotel STAY Komatsu Grand — the second property in the APA Hotel STAY brand — with room reservations now open ahead of the rebrand.
A new chopstick-making studio, Chopsticks Studio Asakusa, opened on July 5, 2026, just a three-minute walk from Kaminarimon Gate in Tokyo's Asakusa. Visitors can carve and polish their own wooden chopsticks -- including matching pairs for couples -- inside an air-conditioned space, with each one-hour session fitting easily into a day of sightseeing.
HIKKY and Fuji Kyuko have opened a VR space themed on Fuji-Q Highland inside VRChat, letting visitors experience the amusement park's popular attractions for free at any time, alongside a fan community that has already topped 10,000 members.
Wagokoro Co., Ltd. will simultaneously open a Hashiya Mansaku chopstick specialty store and a second Hokusai Graphic Japanese umbrella store in Asakusa's おまいり町 in late August 2026, expanding its store count in the area to four.
HobbyLink Japan's first physical store, HobbyQuest, opened in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, on July 25, 2026, bringing a treasure-hunt-style shopping experience to hobby fans.
Izu Retreat Atagawa Suiko by Onko Chishin opens a new spa called Ukine on August 1, 2026, offering all-hand treatments blended with kuromoji and citrus native to the Izu Peninsula, alongside a limited-time spa stay plan on sale from July 28.
Craft burger specialty shop "JB's TOKYO," known for making nearly all of its ingredients in-house and selected for Tabelog's Top 100 Burger Restaurants, opens its first Marui location on the 1st floor of Ebina Marui on August 4, 2026, with a limited-time homemade bread giveaway to celebrate.
KYO HAYASHIYA, a long-established Uji tea shop founded in 1753, reopens its Kyoto store on August 1, 2026, with a white-toned interior redesign, the revival of its Sanjo-era black tea parfait, and new Kyoto-store-exclusive menus including Uji Matcha Mont Blanc Kakigori.
A new bakery and bread bistro, "Land Bageri," opens on August 7, 2026, inside Meiji Park in front of Hakata Station, produced by Fukuoka bakery pain stock and developer LANDIC, with fresh-baked bread by day and a bread bistro planned for autumn.
Enjyukaku Bekkan, a nationally registered cultural property inside Marugame Castle, is opening as a one-group-a-day private villa stay with optional cultural experiences. Reservations open August 1, 2026, with check-ins starting September 1, 2026.
ANCR and Tokyu Corporation are opening a new cafe lounge called Nakaniwa in Shibuya's Miyamasuzaka area on August 10, 2026, designed as an urban "courtyard" where cafe, lounge, and community functions blend into a place built for lingering rather than efficient consumption.
POLEPOLE, which runs cave exploration tours in Niimi City, Okayama Prefecture, has launched "NIIMI ORIGIN," an inbound-focused Japanese culture experience brand connecting overseas travelers with the region's shrine traditions, soba making, sake brewing, and other culture passed down by local people.
RIMOWA's shop in the Bag Gallery on the 2nd floor of Hankyu Umeda Main Store reopens on August 5, 2026 with a more spacious layout, a new client care space for on-site repairs, a hot stamping service, and a new Ink Blue color for its Groove leather bag collection.
Santa Maria Novella, the storied Florentine fragrance house known as the world's oldest pharmacy, opens a new store on the third floor of JR Nagoya Takashimaya on August 1, marked by a two-day bottle engraving event.
THE BONDS SPA Ocean Private Villa - Chiba Shirahama - at the southern tip of the Boso Peninsula has added a new annex, EAST OCEAN VILLA HANARE, a two-story villa room with its own open-air hot spring bath for up to 12 guests.
Tully's Coffee Express Mejiro Station Store opens on July 30 beside the ticket gates of JR Mejiro Station on the Yamanote Line, offering flavored lattes and other drinks not found at regular Tully's locations.
A new plant-filled beer restaurant with a built-in DJ booth, VINYL HOUSE Roppongi Botanical Garden, has opened in Roppongi, serving Asian-inspired spice dishes alongside monthly rotating craft beers and ten tap cocktails.
A new YOKAI JAPAN Perfume Shop has opened on Tanuki-dori in Asakusa, offering fragrances built around the idea of scent as yokai energy and designed to let wearers carry the spirit of Japanese culture with them.
ALLAMANDA CHAPEL at Shigira Seven Miles Resort in Miyako Island, Okinawa will renew in January 2027 under the concept "Quietly, Filling Up," introducing seven scenes designed to gradually fill couples' hearts throughout their wedding day, along with a refreshed ceremony, four new reception course menus, and new photo tours.
AREUM BAGEL, a bagel specialty shop produced by the Seoul-based bakery cafe Bakery Ten, is opening its first Oita location on July 31. The shop bakes its bagels fresh each morning and offers 11 varieties spanning both sweet and savory flavors.
BRISK STAND, champion of the Japan Burger Championship 2025, makes its first foray into Miyako Island with a new location at the popular resort complex HOTEL LOCAL BASE, complete with an island-limited bacon jam burger.
Kanzashi-ya WARGO Yufuin Kinrinko, a new hairpin specialty store from Wagokoro Co., Ltd., grand-opened on July 24, 2026, in the Kinrinko area of Yufuin, Oita Prefecture, becoming the company's third brand store in the area and bringing traditional Japanese kanzashi craftsmanship to visitors.
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.
Steakhouse Volks's Kitayama-dori location in Kyoto's Kita Ward reopened on July 27, 2026 as a Rich Salad Bar store, one of 10 such locations nationwide, with an expanded salad bar, fresh-baked bread, a new drink bar, and two opening-commemorative specials featuring Kuroge Wagyu and harami steak.
Yukimon, a small ice cream shop cherished by locals in Kitakyushu, opened a new store inside AMAZING SPOT MOJIKO in Fukuoka's Moji-ko district on July 24, 2026, introducing a fresh "craft ice cream" concept along with flavors available only at this location.
The seafood restaurant in Kyoto's Karasuma area, formerly known as "Yumedokoro Ryoshi Meshi Zakoya," relaunches as "Zakoya Honten" on July 29, with free "Shijimi Shukan" samples for the first 100 guests to celebrate.
TPS Co., Ltd.'s mala tang specialty brand Fuen Mala Tang, known for the long lines at its stores, opens its first Gifu Prefecture location in Gifu City on July 25, 2026, as the chain expands toward a nationwide goal of 100 shops.
The capsule toy specialty store gashacoco is opening its 36th franchise location at Well Played Happy's Saidaiji Mall in Okayama on July 31, 2026 — the brand's first franchise location in Okayama Prefecture and its first collaboration with Amusement Taka Co.
Holiday Inn Express Sapporo Susukino, the brand's second location in Japan, opened on July 17, 2026, in the heart of Sapporo's Susukino district. IHG Hotels & Resorts highlights it alongside four other properties in Osaka, Fukuoka, Nagoya, and Tokyo designed for travelers who combine business trips with leisure.
Bushu Kawagoe-ya, a Japanese culture teahouse offering udon meals, tea and sweets, artful interiors, a photo experience, and souvenirs, has opened along Taisho Roman Yume Dori in Kawagoe, Saitama, as a stop designed to fit easily into a day of sightseeing.
MOO-MOO SPARK, a new steakhouse using only female Japanese cattle, opens in Naha, Okinawa on July 20, offering thick-cut steaks paired with a melting bear-shaped butter and supervised by a chef with Michelin-starred restaurant experience.
Suruga Health Land in Shizuoka City has renewed its 3rd-floor manga corner and lounge as "Manga Park" and "Nagomi Lounge," expanding the manga collection to about 10,000 volumes and adding private booths and a tatami relaxation space.
Miraiya Shoten Fukuoka Ito opens Comi Lab., an anime and game merchandise corner making its Fukuoka Prefecture debut, on July 17, 2026, featuring around 1,200 types of official Genshin Impact, Honkai Star Rail, and Zenless Zone Zero goods along with character standee displays.
Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island in Hyogo Prefecture will renew its Crayon Shin-chan Adventure Park attraction area in spring 2027, rebuilding the current 8-meter wooden athletic course into a new 11-meter steel-frame course themed on multiple Crayon Shin-chan films.
A new themed garden has opened on the hotel grounds at Lake Toya Tsuruga Resort Hikari no Uta in Toyako, Hokkaido. The Hikari to Kaze no Garden features a rose-covered arch, a chess-themed lawn, a photo-ready Hobbit's House, and hilltop views of Showa-Shinzan, with free admission for hotel guests and visitors alike.
Greens Co., Ltd. has opened HOTEL GEOMETIQ Osaka Umeda, an Ascend Collection Hotel, in Osaka's Umeda district on July 16, 2026, bringing Art Deco-inspired design and 132 rooms just a short walk from JR Osaka Station.
TABI Asakusa opens in Tokyo's Asakusa on September 18, 2026, as the second property in hotel MONday Group's new "TABI" brand, offering 58 rooms across seven room types that blend Zen tranquility, traditional Japanese aesthetics, and Asakusa's Edo-era spirit for long-stay and family travelers alike.
TOKYO BASE's select shop JAPAN EDITION opens a new flagship store on Namiki-dori in Ginza on July 16, 2026, marking the occasion with special collaboration items from YAMANE INDUSTRIES and gold.
Wagokoro Co., Ltd. is set to open Yufuin Kinrinko Kanzashiya Wargo, a new kanzashi (hair ornament) specialty store, in the Kinrinko area of Yufu City, Oita Prefecture, in late July 2026. The store will be the brand's third location in the Yufuin Kinrinko area, joining Yufuin Kinrinko Hokusai Graphic and Yufuin Kinrinko musumusu.
KOKO HOTEL Residence Tokyo Oshiage, a new 25-room apartment hotel just a 5-minute walk from Oshiage Station and about 10 minutes from Tokyo Skytree®, opened on July 16, 2026, with spacious kitchen-equipped rooms and a rooftop terrace for families, groups, and long-stay travelers.
A new izakaya, "Zenya Tenjin Nishidori," opens in Fukuoka's Tenjin Nishidori area on July 24, 2026, offering all-you-can-eat oden with every visit alongside Hakata motsunabe, fresh seafood, and sashimi.
Awaji Island Cheese Factory, known for housemade fresh cheese crafted from milk delivered every morning by local dairy farmers, relocates to the hot spring resort Aqua Ignis Awaji Island on August 3, 2026, opening its first dinner service in a dining room where every seat looks out over the Seto Inland Sea.
COCO VILLA Yoro Keikoku, a two-building whole-villa rental just steps from the Yoro River in Ichihara, Chiba Prefecture, opened on July 9, 2026, featuring a barrel sauna overlooking the gorge along with SUP boards and kayaks for river activities.
Echigo Yakuso's thermal wellness facility "Echigo Yakuso Lava Mugwort Steam" and herbal cafe "ON CAFE" will grand open in Tokyo's Azabu-Juban on August 8, 2026, after the original June opening was delayed. The announcement also reveals details of GOROLI, a patented capsule that uses lava heat, medicinal herb steam, and humidity to warm the body's core in just 30 minutes.
Hashiya Mansaku Fushimi Inari, a new chopstick and chopstick-rest specialty store from Wagokoro Co., Ltd., grand-opened on July 12, 2026, along the approach to Fushimi Inari Taisha in Kyoto, becoming the company's 10th store in the Kyoto area and bringing traditional Japanese craft goods to domestic and international visitors.
Ibusuki Hakusuikan in Kagoshima has introduced a new special suite called "Hakusha no Ma" (White Sand Room), a cave-like retreat inspired by the region's famous sand-steam baths and available to just one group per day.
INCUBE, a variety goods specialty store known for its wide selection of everyday items, is opening a new location at Aeon Mall Fukuoka Ito in Nishi Ward, Fukuoka City on September 18, 2026.
Fuji Goko Kisen launches the new "Oishi Park Line" ferry route linking Funatsu Pier and Oishi Park on Lake Kawaguchiko from Friday, July 17, 2026, offering a new lake-based route to the popular flower-viewing spot.
Natural cosmetics brand La CASTA's new concept store, La CASTA Atelier Essential Hankyu Umeda Main Store, opens on July 15, 2026 in the 8th-floor GREEN AGE at Hankyu Umeda Main Store, featuring a nature-inspired interior and a new microscope-based scalp counseling service.
LOTTE ARAI RESORT in Myoko, Niigata Prefecture is opening PIERRE HERMÉ PARIS's first permanent eat-in and retail space in the Hokushin'etsu region, offering macarons, cakes, and gift items from July 15, 2026, along with a launch campaign featuring resort stays and other prizes.
Sagamiko Mori Mori in Kanagawa is opening "Morimori Noboru," an 18-meter net-climbing attraction built onto its parking-lot elevator tower, on August 1, 2026, with an opening event featuring BUDDiiS members MORRIE and SHOOT.
Tokyo Bay Ariake Washington Hotel unveils its newly renovated lobby on July 15, 2026, themed as an "extraordinary oasis enveloped by shimmering water and light," complete with a Packing & Dressing Room for guests attending nearby conventions. A members-only renewal plan and a second Yurikamome collaboration room, themed as a mini train museum, are also introduced.
Tokyo Islands Explorer, a new booking system for package tours to Tokyo's Izu Islands, officially launches on July 9, 2026, letting inbound travelers book accommodation, transportation, and island activities together in one place.
Zojirushi Mahobin's third onigiri specialty shop, Zojirushi Ginpaku Onigiri Kintetsu Nara, opens July 22, 2026, on B1 of Kintetsu Department Store Nara, serving onigiri and bento made with rice from its Enbu-daki rice cooker, including bento featuring dashimaki tamago from renowned shop Tamagomaru in a location-exclusive collaboration.
AEON Cinema Ayagawa in Kagawa and AEON Cinema Rinku Sennan in Osaka reopen their fully renovated lobbies on July 17, 2026, taking on a space station theme and a movie studio theme respectively, complete with new photo spots, lounge areas, and dining corners for visitors of all ages.
Sankei Building, Tokyu Land, and Nittetsu Kowa Real Estate are opening BLISSTIA SUITES & RESORT Okinawa Onna Village, a 139-room hotel condominium in the heart of Onna Village on Okinawa's west coast, on July 15, 2026, with private lanais, an infinity pool, and access to Moon Beach within a five-minute walk.
This summer, Gotemba Premium Outlets is welcoming six new brands, including a permanent Salomon store and pop-ups from SATUR, ALEXIA STAM, VASIC, New Era, and Madhappy, alongside a relocated and renewed Petit Bateau store.
Baltan Co., Ltd., which has directly operated izakayas around Hiroshima Station since 2014, opened "Hinokoku" near the station's north exit on July 7, 2026, a large izakaya built around a central hearth for straw-grilling, charcoal-grilling, and kamameshi.
GREENING and FHG HOTELS release a brand movie for HOTEL FORK & KNIFE Miyajima, the new Hiroshima hotel built around wood-fired local gastronomy and curated contemporary art near the gateway to Miyajima.
Hotel Gracery Ginza is renovating all 108 rooms on its 10th to 13th floors into the "Executive Floor Smart Room," where in-room tablets control the bed, lighting, and curtains. The renewed floors reopen on October 1, 2026, with advance reservations already open since July 1.
LeTech begins self-operated management of two long-stay hotels in Osaka, pairing Nipponbashi's subculture charm with Minamisenba's textile and fashion heritage.
Kawasaki Plaza Wakayama in Kainan City reopens on July 3, 2026 with a refreshed interior featuring new CLEAN, CAGE, ISLAND DISPLAY, COMMUNITY SPACE, and HERITAGE WALL design concepts for motorcycle riders and enthusiasts.
Nagoya PARCO's West Building 8th floor will transform into a new entertainment floor on September 4, 2026, bringing together 10 character shops — five of them making their Tokai-region debut — including Godzilla Store Nagoya, Kamen Rider Store Nagoya, and ONE PIECE Mugiwara Store Nagoya, alongside a renewed PARCO HALL event space.
On July 10, Onitsuka Tiger opened its largest global flagship store yet in Shinjuku, Tokyo — a four-floor, 1,837-square-meter space with a striking tiger-yellow concrete facade, floor-by-floor design themes, and a new amusement area on M2F.
Kyoto textile brand SOU・SOU is relocating its jika-tabi specialty shop, SOU・SOU Tabi, to a new location on July 16, 2026, marking the brand's 23rd anniversary with a store designed by architect Hisanobu Tsujimura and a range of original jika-tabi and tabi socks.
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.
Tsukishima Monja Tamatoya, a popular monjayaki restaurant known for long lines at its Tokyo and Tenjin locations, will open its second Fukuoka Prefecture store in Kokura, Kitakyushu, on July 17, 2026.
A new co-owned villa in the Yatsugatake area of Yamanashi Prefecture overlooks 井富湖 and the Southern Alps, with a private sauna, a rooftop stargazing deck, and a covered BBQ space, with sales opening on July 1, 2026.
Known for the long lines at its flagship Shinjuku restaurant, thick-cut beef tongue specialist "Gyutan no Lemon" opens its Akihabara location on July 15, 2026 — an 8th store in Japan and overseas for the brand, whose board includes Takafumi Horie.
A new Chinese restaurant, "茶薫小籠包," opens at Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport Izumi in Izumi City, Osaka Prefecture, on July 22, 2026, serving xiaolongbao hand-wrapped to order by nationally certified dim sum chefs alongside other Chinese dishes.
VALEUR Futako-tamagawa, the second shop from GEO Group's OKURA specializing in luxury vintage watches, bags, and jewelry, opens on July 7, 2026, following the brand's first location in Omotesando.
Yagokoro Sake Bar Jizake no Yakata, a shop where visitors can taste and choose Shinshu sake to take home, reopens July 11, 2026 in Hirugami Onsen, Achi Village — giving stargazing visitors more to enjoy before and after taking in Japan's best starry sky.
BRISK STAND, winner of the Japan Burger Championship 2025, opens its first airport location at Haneda Airport Garden on July 5th, launching the brand's first-ever late-night hours running until 5 AM.
Kyoritsu Maintenance has pre-opened Natural Hot Spring Hekiho-no-Yu Dormy Inn Komatsu near Komatsu Airport in Ishikawa Prefecture, featuring a natural hot spring bath, Kabuki-inspired interior design, and a breakfast buffet built around local specialties.
A three-minute walk from Ikebukuro Station's East Exit, the all-season rooftop BBQ spot Ekichika Barbecue opens July 7, 2026, with a beer-garden-style deck, hands-free BBQ courses, casual izakaya-style dining and drinking, and seafood sourced from Hokkaido's Funka Bay.
A large Bandai-official Gashapon capsule toy specialty store with 270 capsule machine slots is opening inside Hakodate Tsutaya Bookstore in Hokkaido on July 4, 2026, carrying the full lineup of Bandai's newest capsule toy products.
Bandai Namco Experience and Bandai Namco Amusement are opening a new Gashapon Department Store capsule toy specialty store with 270 vending machines at the Lalagarden Kasukabe shopping center in Kasukabe, Saitama Prefecture, on July 10, 2026 (Friday).
Global tea café chain Gong Cha will open its first Haneda Airport location, "Gong Cha Haneda Airport Terminal 2," on July 10, 2026, welcoming travelers at Japan's busiest airport with customizable drinks and Japan-only flavors.
hotel MONday Group is bringing three hotel pools to the Maihama area this summer, from a rooftop pool with day and night looks to a year-round outdoor lagoon, each paired with its own restaurant, large bath, and stay campaign for guests and members.
Ishii Sports Yodobashi Ikebukuro, a newly opened large-format outdoor and sporting goods store in Tokyo's Ikebukuro area, now features a finetrack corner showcasing the brand's 2026 spring/summer wear and 5-layering system, along with a limited-time opening campaign.
CROSS Suites Tokyo Asakusa, the debut property of ORIX HOTELS & RESORTS' new lifestyle apartment hotel brand CROSS Suites, opened on July 3, 2026, offering spacious rooms suited to group travel and long-term stays near Asakusa.
BASE LAYER HOTEL KOBE SANNOMIYA opens on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, becoming the culture business hotel brand's third location after Nagoya and Fukuoka. The 82-room hotel sits on Kobe's historic Tor Road and features a Kobe beef restaurant, a music bar with a custom sound system, a guest sauna and spa, and a room with a private in-room sauna.
Blue Bottle Coffee opens its Hakata Cafe on July 21, 2026, on the first floor of the Nishi-Nippon City Building right by Hakata Station. The brand's second cafe in Kyushu features a curved coffee counter, Kyushu craftsmanship, and Hakata-exclusive menu items including Mentaiko Potato Toast and an exclusive rattan mug.
CHILLYU, a one-group-per-day private rental villa in the Izu Kogen area of Ito, Shizuoka, opens on July 18, 2026, offering three free-flowing hot spring baths, a barrel sauna, separate living and relaxation buildings, and a welcome service with Shizuoka beef and wine.
HARIO has donated coffee equipment, tea equipment, and glassware to "Meets to get," a new café opening inside Mitsutoge Station in Nishikatsura, Yamanashi, creating a stop where locals, hikers, and visitors can experience the town's water, nature, and warmth.
HESTA RESORT Izu, overlooking Sagami Bay in Higashi-izu, Shizuoka, reopens on Monday, July 13, 2026, after a full renewal built around a new concept, a resort where every moment of the stay becomes part of the journey. The refreshed property brings a calmer, nature-connected interior, an updated room lineup for families, couples, and groups, and new outdoor-style spaces near the entrance, including an outdoor lounge and an indoor camp lounge, with an RV park planned for the future.
New soba brand Juwari Soba Tamotsu, born from Takafumi Horie's concept and developed with sio chef Shusaku Toba, grand-opens at Kohoku Minamo in Yokohama on July 18, 2026, after a soft-open period beginning July 1. The restaurant's original "rough-cut" noodles blend thin and medium-thick strands in every bowl, and the first 50 guests on opening day receive a free bowl of the signature menu.
Kuhara Honke, maker of the popular "Kayanoya Dashi" seasoning, is opening its first Ikebukuro-area store on the basement food floor of Tobu Department Store Ikebukuro on July 31, 2026, with a limited-edition shio koji to mark the occasion.
A new art space called Kirarina Art Stage opens on the second floor of Kirarina Keio Kichijoji on July 17, 2026, launching with the pop-up "PONKO POP UP at kirarina art stage" featuring illustrator PONKO through August 2.
Sawee Sikdang, a leading Korean nakkopse franchise, is opening its Nagoya Sakae store on Thursday, July 9, bringing the Busan specialty dish to central Japan.
Shake Shack's first Kyushu location opens in Hakata on July 21, 2026, bringing Fukuoka-only menu items, artwork by local artist Marumiyan, a charity dessert, and an opening-day giveaway for the first 100 guests.
AP Holdings' Japanese-style mushroom hot pot restaurant Urano Yamano Kinoko opens its first Tokai-region location in Nagoya on July 8, 2026, serving hot pot built around roughly 14 varieties of rare mushrooms in a kombu-and-shiitake dashi broth.
noos Inc. opens the apartment hotel VOMA in Tokyo's Shin-Okubo area on July 1, 2026. Built around the idea "Voice of Mind Archive," the mid- to long-stay property offers a quiet, design-focused retreat near Shin-Okubo Station for spending deeper time with family, partners, and close friends, with rooms from ¥98,000.
Beef Kitchen Stand Hanare, a new wagyu restaurant from Yakko Dining, opens July 1, 2026 at Yokohama Nishiguchi Ichibangai, the last new shop to join the five-and-a-half-year-old dining alley near Yokohama Station before it closes on September 30, 2026.
BIRKENSTOCK opened its sixth concept store in Japan in Shibuya on July 1, 2026. Designed around the theme of "Flow," the store uses natural materials and brand-inspired details to showcase BIRKENSTOCK's world.
Hoshino Resort is set to open a new 23-room hotel condominium in the Gora Onsen area of Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture, in 2028 — the brand's first new-build hotel condominium in the Hakone Gora area.
A new wellness-focused hot spring inn, Nishi-Izu Meguri ~MEGURI~, is opening on July 1, 2026 in Doi, Izu City, Shizuoka, offering 100% free-flowing natural hot springs, private saunas, gluten-free dining, and a range of wellness amenities across 39 rooms.
After a devastating fire in January 2026, the beloved Osaka meat wholesaler "Orosha Shibata" is making a grand comeback as "Agiya Orosha Shibata," a specialty fried food shop opening in Shinsekai on July 3, 2026.
Nihonryori Sushimaru, a long-established Japanese restaurant with 78 years of history in Matsuyama, is opening a new location inside APA Hotel Matsuyama-shi Ekimae on July 28, 2026, offering a breakfast buffet showcasing Ehime's local food culture.
Tokyo Bouillabaisse Shokudo, a French-inspired seafood restaurant in Hatchobori, Tokyo, launches its full dinner menu on July 1, 2026, completing a dual dining concept alongside the already-open Tanita Cafe.
Tokyo-based craft brewery VERTERE is set to open a new taproom in Daikanyama on July 17, 2026, serving eight draft beers alongside light food and canned beer retail at the TENOHA Daikanyama complex.
A Bandai Namco character goods corner called Bandai Namco Cross Spot is set to open inside Hakodate Tsutaya Bookstore in Hokkaido on July 4, 2026 — the first appearance of the concept at a bookstore in Hokkaido.
Tokyo Midtown welcomes three new dining experiences in summer 2026, led by Instant Classic by WCB — West Coast Brewing's largest directly-operated craft beer restaurant — alongside Kayanoya's new seasonal dashi cuisine concept and Tamitu's limited-time honey cafe.
Shoryu, a Japanese kaiseki restaurant by Michelin two-star chef Shinji Tsubahara, and KAZANE, an innovative French restaurant by chef Minami Nakai of Tokyo's Michelin one-star LATURE, will open simultaneously at Au Kurokawa in Kurokawa Onsen on August 1, 2026.
A new dining spot combining Nikujiru Gyoza no Dandadan's juicy pan-fried gyoza with 一番軒's rich tonkotsu ramen opens in Nagoya's Hibino area on July 3, 2026.
Fuji-Q Highland renews its long-loved Sky Cycle into "Kirarinko," an aerial cycle attraction where riders pick their own music and glide over a sea of mist by day and a world of lights by night.
Starting July 1, 2026, Kamakura Wich introduces a passion fruit and pineapple seasonal flavor, a discounted summer shipping campaign, and a new store opening at Cubic Plaza Shin-Yokohama.
The global jewelry brand Pandora is opening a new store outside the central ticket gate at Hankyu Osaka Umeda Station on July 7, 2026, complete with a personalized engraving service.
Hashiya Mansaku, a specialty store for chopsticks and chopstick rests rooted in Japanese traditional craftsmanship, is set to open a new location in the Fushimi Inari area of Kyoto in mid-July 2026, marking Wagokoro Co., Ltd.'s 10th store in the Kyoto region.
Moving Inn, operated by Flex Co., Ltd., has added three large camper vans to its rental fleet at its Tomakomai base near New Chitose Airport in Hokkaido, with rentals available from June 26, 2026. Inbound camper van demand in Hokkaido rose 190% year over year, prompting the expansion.
PASONA HARBOR STAGE, a permanent offshore art stage set on the sea along the east coast of Awaji Island in Hyogo Prefecture, opens on July 17, 2026, with opera, ballet, dance, and taiko drumming performed against the backdrop of Osaka Bay.
Tokyo Bay Ariake Washington Hotel is renovating 594 of its 830 guest rooms around an "Ariake — Moon at Dawn" theme, with soft indirect lighting and improved in-room functionality. The lobby is also set for a grand reopening on July 15, 2026, complete with a new Packing & Dressing Room.
Halal Mughal, which served over 52,000 portions of chicken biryani and welcomed around 180,000 customers at Expo 2025 Osaka, is opening its first Kyoto location at SUINA Muromachi in Shijo Karasuma on July 1, 2026, bringing inclusive dining to one of Japan's top international tourist destinations.
北斎グラフィック, a Japanese umbrella brand known for traditional waji-patterned designs, has opened a new store on Subana-dori in Enoshima, marking its first location in the Shonan/Enoshima area.
Hotel Metropolitan in Ikebukuro will reopen its 2nd-floor Chinese restaurant "Keilin" and Bar "Orient Express" on August 29, 2026, following a renovation closure from July 27 to August 28.
AEON Entertainment and Sony Creative Products are opening SNOOPY Playful PARK, a Peanuts-themed indoor playground, at AEON Mall Tsudanuma South in Chiba this summer.
Stand Umineko 3tR (Stand Umineko Mittela), a standing bar serving craft beer and house-made pork buns, opens in Osaka's Minami district on June 26, 2026 — the first new Stand Umineko location in the Osaka area in about eight years.
Comfort Hotel Nagoya Meiekiminami has rebranded as Comfort Hotel ERA Nagoya Meiekiminami on June 24, 2026, introducing an Urban Creative Stay concept centered on local Nagoya culture, food, and a Comfort Library Cafe.
Chowa, the debut yakitori concept from Tokyo restaurant group Toyman, opens on June 29, 2026, in Kita-Senju. Set in a renovated traditional townhouse, the bar pairs charcoal-grilled yakitori and seasonal obanzai with original highballs and craft shochu.
Sanrio's Harmonyland theme park in Oita opens NAKAYOKU LAB on July 3, 2026, featuring the new "Sky Pal Collection" AR attraction using Honda's UNI-ONE mobility robot, an AI voice guide tour, and inclusive rest spaces.
The exclusive one-group-per-day retreat Hiokihama Villa in Miyazu, Kyoto, has introduced a new private sauna, offering guests a complete wellness circuit of natural hot spring, sauna, and private pool with ocean-breeze cool-down, all in a fully private setting.
Italian luxury house Loro Piana is set to open its new flagship store in Omotesando, Tokyo in October 2026, housed across four floors of a specially designed building featuring a distinctive terracotta tile facade by architect Jun Aoki.
The Mt. Fuji Panorama Ropeway in Kawaguchiko opens two new attractions at its summit on July 16, 2026 — the FUJI FORTUNE TERRACE (ご利益広場) with good-luck experiences and a 35-step scenic torii staircase leading to the area.
R Hotel Nagoya Station, inspired by the world of railways and night trains, is set to open in August 2026 near Nagoya Station, offering a unique stay concept centered on stillness and transit.
A new beer spot, shibu pub, is opening on the 4th floor of Shibuya Sakura Stage, offering craft beers brewed by Shibuya Brewery paired with fried foods served dipping-style, supervised by chef Fumio Yonezawa of No Code.
AREUM BAGEL, produced by Seoul-based Bakery Ten and known for drawing daily lines across Kanto and Kansai, makes its Fukuoka debut in the Daimyo area of Chuo-ku on June 27, 2026.
Glamping Village Fuji Kawaguchiko in Yamanashi is reopening three dome rooms — Kids Activity Dome, Nature Adventure Dome, and Forest Bonfire Gastro Dome — on June 22, 2026, featuring private activities and cool summer glamping at over 1,000 meters elevation.
HINATA Oshima, a new luxury resort on an uninhabited island off Nichinan, Miyazaki, has opened reservations as of June 22, 2026, ahead of its scheduled September 2026 opening.
Lincoln Hyokaten, a specialty kakigori shop from the restaurant group that started with shaved ice, opens in Machida, Tokyo on June 22, 2026, offering four signature shaved ice creations crafted by a Japanese cuisine artisan.
Italian luxury furniture brand FLEXFORM opens a new flagship store in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo, featuring a three-floor showroom and the brand's latest 2026 collection.
newQ, the popular Okinawan pineapple sweets specialty shop from Kokusai-dori, is opening a new store at Naha Airport's 2nd floor international terminal corridor on June 21, 2026.
The popular Tokyo-born bakery cafe "パンとエスプレッソと" (Pan to Espresso to) makes its Shiga debut with two simultaneous locations inside Shiga Prefectural Biwako Bunka Koen on June 21, 2026, featuring Shiga-exclusive menus including Omi beef curry moo toast.
A new bath wing inspired by Japanese mythology opens at Phoenix Seagaia Ocean Tower's onsen facility Shosenkyu on August 12, 2026, featuring elevated architecture that blends with the surrounding black pine forest.
Tokyo's longest-running craft beer brewery, T.Y.HARBOR Brewery, has launched a new line of canned beers with a refreshed modern design. They went on sale June 19, 2026, at Tennōzu Isle's new BREWS facility and the official online shop.
Vanillage, a specialist vanilla sweets brand, is making its first permanent store debut in the Tokai region with a grand opening at Matsuzakaya Nagoya B1F on July 1, 2026, offering a limited commemorative set for the first five days.
Venchi's iconic Ginza flagship store is reopening on June 24, 2026 with a refreshed interior and the new "Chocogelateria" concept, including a Ginza-exclusive matcha tiramisu gelato and the Chocoviar Wall, found only at this location in Japan.
A new private villa exclusively for one group per day has opened in the popular Izu-Kogen resort area, featuring a private sauna with chiller-equipped cold bath and a large-screen home theater.
Comfort Hotel Chitose opened on June 15, 2026 in Chitose, Hokkaido, marking a milestone as the 100th Choice Hotels-branded hotel in Japan. Just a 6-minute walk from JR Chitose Station, the property features 142 rooms across 12 floors and offers a free breakfast buffet with local Hokkaido dishes.
Marriott International opens the Courtyard by Marriott Okinawa Resort on June 15, 2026 — the brand's first property in Okinawa and its first beach resort in Japan — featuring 170 rooms along Kise Beach in northern Okinawa.
The pastry brand from Daikanyama's renowned Italian restaurant TACUBO expands to Ginza, offering eight rotating gelato flavors, a revamped soft serve, and an expanded baked goods lineup.
Sport & Do Resort リソルの森 in Nagara-machi, Chiba, is expanding its hot spring glamping area "グランヴォー スパ ヴィレッジ" with the new "Harmony Area," featuring log-house lodges and glamping tents designed for corporate training and team-building stays, opening from August 2026.
A new accommodation and experience area centered around 400-year-old terraced rice fields in Hayama, Kanagawa, is set to open as part of the "地域まるごとホテル @ 三浦半島" project, offering farm stays, local cuisine, and hands-on agricultural experiences.
The nine hours brand's first university-affiliated location opens in Kita-Shinjuku, partnering with Tokyo Women's Medical University to offer health and sleep data to guests.
Starting Saturday, June 27, 2026, the Roppongi art gallery and Taiwanese restaurant "アートかビーフンか白厨 (Paichu)" will open a weekend-only cafe. The new menu features douhua (tofu pudding) shaved ice, a creative take on the traditional Taiwanese sweet.
The beloved patisserie brand repos by Pâtisserie ease has reopened at the basement floor of Isetan Shinjuku with a renewed interior, seasonal fruit tarts, and limited-edition lemon cookie tins.
Sasaichi Brewery, a 360-year-old sake producer whose rice wine is offered as sacred sake at Kitaguchihonguu Fuji Sengen Shrine, is opening a new shop inside the waiting room of Otsuki Station on June 30, 2026, in a first-ever collaboration with JR East.
THE GATE HOTEL OSAKA by HULIC has opened its doors in Shinsaibashi, Osaka, marking the brand's first flagship property in the Kansai region with 223 rooms and a rooftop bar 120 meters above the city.
COCO VILLA Okinawa Nakijin, a fully exclusive villa for up to 12 guests featuring a private pool, sauna, and unobstructed ocean views, opened in the Nakijin area of northern Okinawa on June 12, 2026.
Modern Toji Onlyyou, a day-trip hot spring nestled in a forest at roughly 250 meters above sea level in Minamiashigara, Kanagawa, is opening a barrel sauna exclusively for women in its outdoor bath area on June 18, 2026.
A dedicated Monchhichi corner is opening permanently at Sawawa (Chawawa), a matcha sweets specialty shop in Kyoto's Arashiyama, from June 26, 2026. The shop will carry exclusive Matcha Monchhichi limited items only available at this location.
Resol Real Estate has opened Sweet Villa Nasu Yumoto Yugen, a new property in its villa-sharing service "Resol Stay," offering spacious long-stay accommodations surrounded by nature in the Nasu Yumoto Onsen area.
The warabimochi specialty shop near Iwatsuki Station in Saitama is relaunching on June 14 as "Torori," a new brand supervised by TV personality Shimada Takashi (known as "Shimayan" from Reiwa no Tora), featuring a redesigned logo, updated packaging, and seven customizable drink options.
Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise is set to unveil OTO-RACTION PARK on August 1, 2026, featuring new rides SONIC TUNE! and ROCKY EAGLE in a new zone that blends attractions, AI, and music.
Six seasonal monblanc soft cream varieties inspired by Japan's autumn foliage are coming to Kobe's largest food hall when AKINOEN opens on June 24, 2026.
goodyard, the company behind the teihaku one-building hotel brand in Chichibu, Saitama, has acquired a property near Seibu Chichibu Station to launch a standing bar-attached guesthouse aimed at young travelers and solo visitors.
The boutique luxury hotel Ayanna Miyakojima on Irabu Island, Okinawa, is set to rebrand as "JIVANA Miyako Island" and expand from 7 to 14 rooms, adding a private sauna and new restaurant "JIVANA KITCHEN." The rebranded property is scheduled to open in June 2027.
A new hostel rooted in the sights, sounds, and culture of the Mutsu-Minato port district is set to open in Hachinohe, Aomori in spring 2027. Construction on KAMARI Hostel & Tours began in 2026.
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.
Mei Wei Mei Ke, an authentic Chongqing-style malatang chain with over 400 locations worldwide, is opening its first Japan location on the 8th floor of Yodobashi Ikebukuro on July 3, 2026, featuring 90+ ingredients in a large mist showcase and six types of soups directly imported from Chongqing.
The Seoul-born lifestyle fragrance brand NONFICTION has opened its fourth store in Japan at HAERA, Nagoya's newly opened luxury mall, featuring a distinctive zelkova wood interior designed by Schemata Architects.
Shirasagi no Yu Noto Kaishu, a hot spring resort in Wakura Onsen, Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture, is set to reopen on Thursday, July 16, 2026, following closure due to the January 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake.
A new apartment-style hotel, SYLA HOTEL NISHI-AZABU, has opened in Tokyo's upscale Nishi-Azabu neighborhood, offering a spacious 96.45㎡ suite for up to 8 guests with a full kitchen and laundry facilities.
Villa Porto Azur Nasu is an exclusive whole-building vacation rental in Nasu Highlands, Tochigi, now available for booking. The spacious 2LDK+loft property accommodates up to 8 guests and features a semi-outdoor bath fed by the natural Kuroha Onsen hot spring (pH 9.9).
A new mala tang specialty restaurant, Baiwei Noodle, is set to open on the 7th floor of Toranomon Hills Station Tower on June 24, 2026, offering over 200,000 customization options with a digital ordering system that keeps wait times near zero.
A new vacation rental, GRACIAS KUROMON by eni., has opened inside Kuromon Market in Osaka, offering accommodation for up to 10 guests within walking distance of Namba, Dotonbori, and Shinsaibashi.
SEASCAPE TERRACE DINING at Hilton Tokyo Odaiba is set to reopen on July 13, 2026, following a renovation that introduces a wellness-inspired buffet and a redesigned space overlooking Tokyo Bay.
Japan's first immersive digital art venue, RÊVE DES LUMIÈRES, opens at Tokyo Dream Park in Ariake on June 12, 2026. A 3-day Grand Opening celebration (June 12–14) brings together Van Gogh-themed displays, live events, collaborative food menus, and a stamp rally.
SKY-HILL HOTEL Izu Kogen in Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture, is set to open two new suite rooms featuring private saunas and semi-outdoor baths on July 18, 2026, offering secluded retreat experiences with views of Mt. Omuro.
A new Garmin brand store is set to open at MARK IS Minatomirai in Yokohama on June 25, 2026, offering GPS watches, fitness trackers, and accessories across a wide product lineup.
After about 8 months of renovation, GranSta Tokyo's newly named "Underground Marunouchi Ticket Gate Area" is set to open in mid-September 2026, bringing together 26 shops—including 12 Tokyo Station exclusive brands—under a concept that blends food and lifestyle goods.
MICIO, a new gelato shop born from a collaboration between acclaimed gelato brand L'ibisco and the Sotetsu Group, is set to open in Kamakura on June 27, 2026. Using only Kanagawa-sourced ingredients, the shop offers fresh, hand-crafted "raw gelato" made daily.
Sumiyaki Unafuji, the Nagoya-born unagi restaurant featured in the Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand, is expanding in Osaka with new stores in Yodoyabashi and Shinsaibashi.
Bridal jewelry brand atelier ST, CAT is opening a dedicated engagement ring and diamond specialist store, -u- atelier ST, CAT, in Yoyogi-Uehara on June 27, 2026, with lab-grown diamonds and new designs making their debut.
Chiikawa Bakery is making its Osaka debut at KITTE Osaka 3F in Umeda on June 26, 2026, bringing character-shaped breads, Osaka-exclusive items, and special opening bonuses to fans in the Kansai region.
A new Loft lifestyle goods store is scheduled to open in September 2026 on the first floor of Onoda Sunpark in Sanyo-Onoda City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. Offering approximately 18,200 products across stationery, health, variety, and household goods, it will be the second Loft in the prefecture and the 14th in the Chugoku region.
The former Kadoya inn in Kosuge Village, Yamanashi, has been reborn as "kadoya," a multi-purpose facility designed to serve as a "Village Lobby." Its cafe opens on June 15, 2026, with the full complex including a micro hotel set to follow on July 18.
LULUTI, a fashion rental service offering dresses for weddings and special occasions, is opening its first store along the JR Keiyo Line at Aeon Mall Makuhari Shintoshin in Chiba City on August 6, 2026.
Auberge Villa KUON, a one-group-per-day exclusive villa in Kyoto's Amanohashidate area, has introduced two private saunas — an outdoor Finnish-style sauna overlooking the Sea of Japan and an onsen steam spa — completing a comprehensive wellness and gourmet retreat experience.
Women's fashion brand FRAY I.D is opening a new store at Kyoto Takashimaya S.C. on June 5, 2026. The grand opening comes with limited color items, special campaigns for MA CARD and MA Points holders, and a novelty tote bag for qualifying purchases.
The BOUL'ANGE boulangerie at JR Nagoya Takashimaya is reopening on June 19 with store-exclusive revival products, a new cream pie, limited-quantity croissants, and special commemorative campaigns.
The women's fashion brand emmi is opening a new location at Daimaru Kyoto on June 18, 2026, with store-exclusive items, an opening novelty gift, and early-release collections.
The renovated restaurant THE DESERT at Grand Park Hotel Panex Tokyo, a 2-minute walk from JR Kamata Station, has reopened with a new Kobe beef lunch half buffet launching on June 6, available every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Fashion brand LOULOU WILLOUGHBY is opening a new location at the 3F Career Style floor of Kyoto Takashimaya on June 5. Special opening gifts are available for shoppers.
A food experience venue blending traditional Japanese craftsmanship and seasonal cuisine has opened at the heart of Kanazawa's historic Higashi Chaya district.
Specialty coffee company PHILOCOFFEA has opened a new central kitchen at its Funabashi headquarters and is expanding its gluten-free baked goods lineup starting June 5, 2026.
The Ritz-Carlton, Okinawa reopens on July 17, 2026, following a full renovation of all restaurants and its lobby lounge & bar. A new stay package, "Coastal Italian Elegance," is now available for booking, offering exclusive dining at the newly opened Italian restaurant Riva Ristorante.
A new hotel in the heart of Osaka's Shinsaibashi district is now accepting bookings at pre-opening rates from 5,500 yen per night, with a Fortune Wheel campaign where guests can win prizes including pure gold.
A new whiskey and gin distillery is opening on the Oki Islands in Shimane Prefecture on June 13, 2026. AMA Whiskey&Co. launches Distillery Drift Mark, the first member of the Whiskey&Co. Brands Network, with an attached café and bar.
A new capsule toy shop called gashacoco is set to open on the 5th floor of Espal Yamagata in Yamagata City on June 11, 2026, with an opening bonus for early visitors.
A new heritage retreat inn, Kaze no Kurayoshi, is set to grand open in Kurayoshi, Tottori Prefecture on July 17, 2026. Reservations are now open for stay plans and retreat experiences built around a "Five-Senses Retreat Journey" theme.
A new hotel brand series called "Kazeno Heritage" brings together stays in Japan's castles, historic estates, and heritage townscapes, with properties now open across the country — including a grand opening in Kurayoshi, Tottori, planned for July 2026.
A new MUSASHI JAPAN store has opened in the heart of Kanazawa's Higashi Chaya-gai, where the Japanese kitchen knife brand's world is brought to life through traditional aesthetics, local craftsmanship culture, and an attached dining experience.
Himeji Beer Garden BBQ Terrace Himeji Ekimae opens on June 3, 2026, just a 3-minute walk from Himeji Station, featuring a rooftop terrace with city night views, premium BBQ menus, and unlimited drinks starting from ¥3,500 through June.
Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo will open its new "Foresta" wedding banquet hall on October 25, 2026, unveiling exclusive original dresses designed in collaboration with Hatsuko Endo Weddings and TAKAMI BRIDAL, along with a signature aroma experience in the corridor leading to the hall.
The Japanese knife brand MUSASHI JAPAN has opened a new store in the Namba Ebisubashi shopping district of Osaka, bringing traditional craftsmanship to one of the city's most iconic neighborhoods.
nane tokyo Asakusa Hanare, the second location of the handmade ring workshop in Asakusa, Tokyo, opened on June 3, 2026, offering traditional Japanese tsuchime metalworking experiences for visitors.
A new contemporary culture space blending art, music, and visual culture is opening in Fukuoka's Imaizumi neighborhood. The inaugural exhibition features original works by contemporary artist Takeru Amano.
Sushi Kyoto Umemori, the first Kyoto direct-managed restaurant from the 55-year-old Nara-based Umemori Honten brand, opened at Shijo-Horikawa on June 1, 2026, bringing colorful temari sushi and five distinct dining courses to the heart of Kyoto.
The Universal Studios Store Kansai International Airport has opened on June 2, 2026, marking the first permanent Universal Studios Japan official shop at a domestic airport. Located in the international departure area of Terminal 1, it offers airport-exclusive merchandise, a dedicated goods vending machine, and a photo booth.
Warayakiya Yokohama Tsuruyacho, a Tosa cuisine restaurant specializing in straw-grilled dishes, is set to open on June 16, 2026 — bringing bold open-flame cooking and Kochi's famous bonito tataki to the Tsuruyacho district near Yokohama Station.
A whole-building private villa named Awana (淡凪) is set to open in Minami-Awaji City, Hyogo Prefecture on June 29, 2026, offering urban residents a complete reset just about one hour from Osaka, with ocean views, a private pool, a BBQ terrace, and an indoor sauna.
A new private villa accommodating up to 14 guests has opened in Mitoyo City, Kagawa, offering panoramic views of the Seto Inland Sea from every main room — including a private sauna with an unobstructed island view.
Popular Kyoto bakery fiveran osaka coffee BASE, known for its use of domestic wheat and commitment to housemade ingredients, is opening inside JR Osaka Station's Ekimarche Osaka on June 11, 2026.
Gensen Itto Minami-Izu, a new hot spring-focused inn in Minami-Izu, Shizuoka, opened on June 1, 2026. The property features powerful natural hot spring baths and fresh seafood lifted directly from on-site live tanks.
SONO Moon Nagoya, the first Japanese hotel from South Korea's SONO International, opened on June 1, 2026, just an 8-minute walk from Nagoya Station with 130 rooms and complimentary breakfast for all guests.
Hatena Coffee Shop, a puzzle cafe where guests must solve mysteries to "leave," has opened its sixth location in Osaka Namba — just steps from Dotonbori.
The Japanese-pattern umbrella brand Hokusai Graphic is set to open a new store in the Enoshima area of Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture, in early July 2026 — marking the brand's first location in the Shonan/Enoshima area.
A new budget hotel with easy access to Haneda Airport and the Kawasaki Daishi area is opening in Kawasaki Ward, Kanagawa Prefecture in June 2026.
Hotel Livemax Tottori GRANDE, a new 195-room property from the Livemax hotel chain, is opening in June 2026 just a 7-minute walk from Tottori Station, with Western rooms, Japanese-style group rooms, cabin floors, and large communal baths.
The bread zone at JR Nagoya Takashimaya's Delicious Court, steps from the Sakura-dori Exit ticket gates, is set to reopen on June 19, 2026. Three bakery brands will offer up to about 250 varieties from as early as 7:30 AM.
Matsuya Foods is opening its first permanent department store location, "Matsuya PREMIUM," in the basement of Matsuya Ginza on June 10, 2026. The premium outpost offers exclusive menus featuring Kobe beef, domestic wagyu, and more.
Picasso Cafe on Dogenzaka in Shibuya is relaunching as PICASSO RAMEN, a ramen and music bar concept featuring authentic shoyu ramen by Osaka's renowned Jinrui Mina Menrui, opening on Saturday, June 6, 2026.
New York-born burger restaurant Shake Shack is set to open its 19th Japan location in Hakata, Fukuoka, in late July 2026 — marking the brand's first entry into the Kyushu region.
SMILE SMART INN OKINAWA CHURAUMI, a new smart hotel in Motobu, Okinawa, opens on July 1, 2026 — just 4 minutes by car from Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, offering 25 fully-equipped rooms with contactless check-in.
The interior goods maker's Hakata location transforms from a hamburger café into a full-scale casual Italian dining venue, with a soft open on June 9 and grand opening on June 19, 2026.
The popular gourmet kaiten-zushi chain has opened a new urban-style restaurant on the 2nd floor of Park City Nakano, a new mixed-use development near JR Nakano Station's north exit.
Malaika Knit Factory has opened on the 3rd floor of T-FACE Toyota in Aichi, featuring an in-store WHOLEGARMENT® knitting machine that lets customers watch their custom knitwear being created from yarn they choose themselves.
A new bento specialty shop from the popular Nihonbashi udon restaurant opens on June 1, 2026, bringing the restaurant's signature golden iriko dashi to a full lineup of Japanese-style bento boxes.
RETREAT PLACE ASAHI, a new corporate retreat and workcation facility surrounded by nature in Asahi-cho, Toyama, has opened. The facility offers space for team-building, offsite meetings, and creative retreats away from the daily grind.
A new cafe, "Sakura City Museum APRON MARK," is opening on the first floor of Sakura City Museum in Sakura City, Chiba. A pre-opening event runs June 5–7 with a 20% discount, followed by the grand opening on June 10.
Taiwan's cultural lifestyle brand eslite spectrum is set to open its first Kansai location at Namba Marui in Osaka in 2027, operated by Japanese licensee Yurindo.
A craft beer café offering around 20 types of craft beer from Chiba Prefecture and beyond is opening at Narita Airport Terminal 2's post-security area on June 26, 2026.
Open Folders, founded by director Hisato Takenouchi of nana-nana fame, has officially launched as a platform brand crossing products, food, culture, content, street culture, and communities through curation alongside diverse creative partners.
Paris-based leather goods brand Polène has opened its first store in the Kansai region at the Bag Gallery on the first floor of Hankyu Umeda Main Store.
Sakaba Yamatoshiki is opening in Shibuya on June 18, 2026, bucking the trend of specialized restaurants with a full-lineup izakaya concept and signature dishes like Chochin Tsukune Yakitori starting from ¥299.
Comfort Hotel Kyoto Horikawa Gojo, Comfort Hotel Nagoya Meieki Minami, and Comfort Hotel Ishigaki Island are set to rebrand as Comfort Hotel ERA in June 2026, bringing locally immersive stays through revamped library cafes, regional breakfasts, and culturally themed interiors.
A new private villa complex, Lakeside villa SUI HAKUBA, opens on May 28, 2026 on the shores of Lake Aoki in Omachi, Nagano — just 15 minutes by car from the popular Hakuba resort area.
A custom fragrance shop where visitors blend their own signature scent from over 110 million combinations is opening in Kanazawa's historic Kannon-machi district, adjacent to the Higashi Chaya-gai.
Specialty coffee brand Sarutahiko Coffee is opening two distinct stores next to the JR Shibuya Shinnan Gate on June 1, 2026 — one geared toward quick service and one designed for a longer, more relaxed visit.
The British stationery and leather goods brand Smythson is opening its first flagship store in the Tokai region at The Landmark Nagoya Sakae HAERA on June 11, 2026, featuring Nagoya-exclusive notebooks and special opening events.
Tengu Grand Food Hall / Minatoya Isokichi Shokudo opens at LaLaport Kashiwanoha on May 27, 2026 — the first shopping mall location for Tengu Grand Food Hall. The spot blends retro casual dining with charcoal-grilled fish set meals at family-friendly prices.
A new whole-building rental guest house, UMINOIE YUTAKA, has opened in Ama-cho, Oki Islands, Shimane Prefecture, carrying on the legacy of the beloved Fishing House Yutaka.
A new hands-on workshop store in Shibuya lets visitors blend their own perfume from 20 scents, then decorate a bottle and charm to take home.
LIVING HOUSE. is opening its first permanent store along the Tokyu Line at Futakotamagawa Rise S.C. Terrace Market on May 23, 2026. The new location features a Fritz Hansen shop-in-shop, and Kamakura-based fragrance brand HATAGO holds a pop-up to mark the grand opening.
Po-Tama, the Okinawan specialty shop known for its freshly made pork and egg rice balls, is opening its first Tokai region store at the HAERA commercial facility in Nagoya's Sakae district on June 11, 2026.
A new Shiseido Parlour location is opening at Futako-Tamagawa Tokyu Food Show on Thursday, June 11, 2026. To commemorate the first opening in the area, exclusive items from the Ginza flagship shop will be offered for a limited time and in limited quantities.
Kamo Tokidoki Uma Shijo Karasuma Honten opens in Kyoto on May 28, 2026, marking the brand's first Kansai location. The restaurant serves Kyoto brand duck "Kyogamo" and select horse sashimi from Aomori alongside a curated lineup of local sake.
The gourmet complex Kobe Kitano Nosta has introduced a new retail concept called "◯◯ no Otomo," featuring handpicked spreads, jams, and pickles sourced from across Japan to accompany everyday meals at home.
A new resort in Shikabe, Hokkaido is set to open on May 29, 2026, offering hot springs, sauna, and local Hokkaido cuisine at Livemax Resort Hakodate Shikabe Onsen.
Starting June 1, 2026, the newly renovated Towers Junior Suite Room at Lotte City Hotel Kinshicho offers views of both Tokyo Skytree® and Tokyo Tower, along with traditional craftsmanship from the Sumida area. A limited-time 50% off monitor plan is also available through July 31.
Steak House Shingo, the renowned teppanyaki restaurant from Kyoto's Gion district with over 50 years of history, has opened a new location in Ginza, Tokyo, offering its acclaimed Chateaubriand to guests in the capital.
Hotel EN-YO, a newly converted apartment hotel in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, opened on May 18, 2026. Located a short walk from Akihabara Station, the property offers spacious rooms of approximately 60 m² accommodating up to 6 guests.
A new hotel, Hotel EN-YO, has opened in the Akihabara-Kanda area of Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward. Converted from an office building, it positions itself as a comfortable base for multi-city travelers looking to rest and recharge between destinations.
A new casual Italian restaurant from the SALVATORE CUOMO brand is opening at Daiwa Roynet Hotel Shin-Yokohama on June 1, 2026, offering wood-fired Neapolitan pizza, pasta, and seasonal dishes, with limited-time opening campaigns.
Two dining brands from CRISP Inc.—a custom salad chain and an aji (horse mackerel) fry specialty restaurant—are opening side by side on the 2nd floor of Haneda Airport Garden, directly connected to Terminal 3.
LOUANGE TOKYO Le Château opens on June 11, 2026, at The Landmark Nagoya Sakae HAERA B1F — the brand's first store in the Nagoya region, offering Nagoya-exclusive menus including afternoon tea, a cheese professional course, and art-inspired assiette de desserts.
A new yogurt specialty shop using locally sourced Hiruzen Jersey milk has opened in the hot spring town of Yubara Onsen in Maniwa City, Okayama — Japan's top Jersey milk producing region.
CAFÉ TANAKA, founded in 1963, is set to open a permanent store on the basement 1st floor of Isetan Shinjuku Main Building on June 17, 2026. Two exclusive limited-edition cookie tins will be available to celebrate the opening.
Following a successful run as a popup store, the EXPO 2027 Official Store at Abeno Harukas is opening as a permanent location on May 22, 2026. A mascot greeting event and a campaign with a chance to win admission tickets are planned for the launch.
A new creative café called FabCafe Chiba is set to open on June 1, 2026 inside Inohana-tei, a public facility within Inohana Park in Chuo-ku, Chiba City, offering café service, local goods, exhibitions, and events.
GYPSO, a small takeout-only shop specializing in gluten-free rice flour chiffon cakes made without wheat or oil, opened in Moriyama City, Shiga Prefecture in January 2026.
Hilton Takayama Resort, the first Hilton Hotels & Resorts property in Gifu Prefecture, will open on September 14, 2026. Reservations open on June 1 at 11:00 AM via the official website.
POCA SPOT by Killage, a K-pop photo card specialty shop originating from South Korea, is opening in Shibuya on May 20 — Japan's first location. Open to all visitors, not just K Village Korean Language School students.
Mametai Shoten, a casual izakaya known for fresh fish shipped directly from Shizuoka and local regional dishes, is opening its fifth branch just a 2-minute walk from Higashi-Mukojima Station in Sumida Ward on May 21, 2026.
Specialty coffee brand REC COFFEE and patisserie brand SAISON DES RÉCOLTES are set to open a combined shop on the B2 floor of Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin on July 3, 2026.
The French restaurant Sens & Saveurs, located on the 35th floor of the Marunouchi Building in Tokyo, will close for renovation from July 1, 2026, and reopen in late October 2026, deepening the culinary philosophy of twin chefs Jacques & Laurent Pourcel.
Sophie at EDITION on the 14th floor of The Tokyo EDITION, Ginza is relaunching under a new Italian concept starting June 3, 2026, bringing handmade pasta and classic trattoria-style dining with panoramic views of the Ginza cityscape.
A new lifestyle hotel, THE NEXTT HOTEL, is set to open in Faret Tachikawa on March 1, 2027, offering 211 guest rooms and one of the Tama area's largest banquet facilities under the concept of "CASUAL but SPECIAL."
The second location of 283Crepe, a crepe shop based in Aoyachi-cho, Tottori, opened in Matsue in March 2026. Known for its crispy made-to-order crepes and light fresh cream sourced from Daisen Dairy, the shop has been drawing visitors from SNS and even from the Tottori branch.
A new retreat hotel, Aso Retreat HONO by Onko Chishin, is scheduled to open in November 2026 in Minami Aso Village, Kumamoto. The 17-room property features private outdoor hot spring baths, foraging-based experiences, and a restaurant concept centered on primitive gastronomy.
Kagurazaka Karaage Saito, a fried chicken specialty shop based in Kagurazaka, is opening its first department store location in the basement food hall of Odakyu Department Store Shinjuku on May 20, 2026.
A new flagship watch and jewelry store, Laox Ginza Main Store, is opening in Ginza on May 28, 2026, featuring approximately 1,000 luxury timepieces including over 100 Rolex models.
The MUSASHI JAPAN Shibuya Center-gai store has officially grand opened on April 30, 2026, unveiling a redesigned interior that blends modern metal and stone with the warmth of natural wood.
A former convenience store building in Hakodate's Horai-cho has been transformed into NEXUS HOTEL Hakodate, a whole-building rental accommodation for up to 12 guests, opening for reservations on May 22, 2026.
A new SHARE LOUNGE has opened inside the Tokyu Stay Mercure Hiroshima hotel in central Hiroshima, offering a three-level co-working and lounge space with free soft drinks for hotel guests and drop-in access starting from 60 minutes.
Australian handmade bag brand STATE OF ESCAPE is opening its world's first directly-operated store at Tokyo Midtown Hibiya on June 6, 2026, featuring the full lineup and a Hibiya-exclusive color from the Meridian Collection.
A rice flour bagel specialty shop, THE BAGEL by CIAO, is opening in Kagurazaka, Shinjuku on June 8, 2026. The shop is known for its "crunchy, chewy, and juicy" texture and a signature bagel best enjoyed within one hour of baking.
Buttery, a Western sweets shop with a focus on quality butter, is opening its first-ever department store location at Matsuzakaya Nagoya (North Building, B1F) on June 3, 2026, featuring freshly baked madeleines and millefeuilles from an open kitchen, exclusive café dining, and a Matsuzakaya-only Buttery Sablé Can.
A new retreat hotel, FUTATABI FUTABA FUKUSHIMA, is set to open on June 1, 2026 in Futaba Town, Fukushima Prefecture. Ahead of the opening, the completed interior spaces and an original entrance artwork are being shared publicly for the first time.
The Yamanashi-based jewelry maker's private brand Lucky Jewelry has opened its second location on the 2nd floor of Kinshicho Marui. To mark the opening, select items are available at 20% off through June 30, 2026.
Japan-born global matcha brand MATCHAMON has opened its third domestic location inside Kanazawa Station's Hyakuban-gai Anto shopping complex, serving top-quality domestic matcha whisked fresh to order.
A 182-room dual-brand hotel combining Tokyu Stay's extended-stay functionality with Mercure's local hospitality opened in central Hiroshima on May 18, 2026.
A reservation-only private salon has opened at Panasonic Beauty Omotesando in Tokyo, offering a hands-on session with two of Panasonic's top-of-the-line massage chairs — complete with a complimentary drink — for just 500 yen per person.
A new urban hotel from the SHIFT HOTEL series is set to open in the Jinnan neighborhood of Shibuya in July 2026, housed within the mixed-use complex JINNAN VALLEY — just a 3-minute walk from Shibuya Station.
Yakitori Tanuki, a new yakitori bar and sister restaurant to the beloved Aoyama-Itchome Tanuki izakaya, opens in Aoyama-Itchome on May 19, 2026, featuring premium Kinsou Dori chicken skewers and a crowd-pleasing menu.
The BREADAY bakery at HAB@Kumamoto in central Kumamoto City has begun stocking specialty coffee brand renag coffee products and serving café au lait using the brand's signature base, marking renag coffee's first entry into the Kyushu region.
goodNess, a new sister brand of Kona's Coffee, is set to open its first location at Shibuya Mark City on May 28, 2026, offering Hawaiian-inspired dining and cocktails from morning to late night.
Japanese leather brand HERZ has opened a new store at Haneda Airport Garden, directly connected to Haneda Airport Terminal 3, featuring a unique workshop display experience and an exclusive lineup of handcrafted leather goods.
A new wellness-focused ryokan called "Nishi-Izu Meguri" is set to open in Doi Onsen, Izu City, Shizuoka on July 1, 2026, offering guests experiences centered on four pillars of wellbeing — thermal bathing, gut health, relaxation, and restful sleep.
A new free dog run has opened at Tokushima Botanical Garden, available from sunrise to sunset. Prior registration is required, and applications are now being accepted.
CUSTA, a custard sweets specialty brand from Morozoff, is opening its fourth store at Isetan Shinjuku on May 20, 2026. The new location features an exclusive custard pudding alongside a range of carefully crafted custard-based confections.
MENYA INOICHI, the Kyoto-based dashi soba restaurant founded in 2013 and selected for the Michelin Bib Gourmand, is set to open its first Tokyo location in Kagurazaka in summer 2026.
Rembrandt Resort Shiretoko, the first property under the newly launched Rembrandt Resort brand, opened in Shari Town, Hokkaido on May 1, 2026, offering all-inclusive stays with panoramic Sea of Okhotsk views, natural hot springs, and locally sourced cuisine.
A luxury speakeasy-style bar lounge has opened in the basement of The Strings Omotesando hotel. Inspired by Prohibition-era New York, TIME NEST BAR LOUNGE offers original cocktails, American craft beers, and chef-crafted tapas from 5:00 PM nightly.
Japan's chocolate specialty brand Bel Amer will refresh its Isetan Shinjuku store on May 20, 2026, bringing store-exclusive items and summer seasonal treats to the basement floor of one of Tokyo's most iconic department stores.
A Bandai-official Gashapon specialty store with 240 capsule toy machines is opening at Cinema Sunshine Shimonoseki on May 15, 2026, carrying the full range of Bandai's latest capsule toy releases.
Jagashi-ya brings a Showa-retro dagashi experience to Umeda, featuring fill-your-own-bag snacks and a gacha machine with prizes worth up to ¥5,000.
A new grilled onigiri and dashi soup specialty stand featuring salmon bushi, a traditional Hokkaido ingredient, is set to open in Sapporo's Tanukikoji shopping arcade on May 21, 2026.
Shin-Furano Prince Hotel in Hokkaido is set to renovate its Main Banquet Hall, create a spacious new outdoor terrace, and build a new corridor to its Furano Onsen Shisai no Yu hot spring facility, with all work scheduled for completion by late November 2026.
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 casual tempura izakaya from Kyoto is opening its first Tokyo outpost on May 28, 2026, in the basement of the Tokyo Building TOKIA in Marunouchi — serving light, crispy tempura fried entirely in rice bran oil alongside sushi, fresh seafood, and Izumo soba.
Tokyu Stay Gotanda in Shinagawa, Tokyo, is undergoing a full-scale renovation from May 11, 2026, with a planned reopening in November 2026. The hotel will adopt the design concept "Urban Sanctuary," blending JAPANDI aesthetics with integrated artwork throughout the property.
I'm donut?, dacō, and Neo Nice Burger are opening side by side at Yokohama Hammerhead on May 16, 2026, bringing a 146-seat food destination to the Yokohama waterfront.
A brand-new café called LOOK UP CAFE TOKYO SKYTREE will open on May 22, 2026 — the 14th anniversary of TOKYO SKYTREE — featuring a special rooftop terrace and photogenic limited-edition menu items.
A new lifestyle hotel steps from Nagoya Station, SONO Moon Nagoya is set to open on June 1, 2026, offering 130 rooms across 6 categories and complimentary café-style breakfast for all guests.
The Ginza-born fried sandwich specialty shop Age.3 opened its Hida Takayama location on May 3, 2026. Lines have been forming every day since opening, with made-to-order sandwiches and a Hida beef exclusive drawing visitors to the historic street food destination.
Akabane Kappo Omochi opened on April 4, 2026, bringing a refined kappo dining experience to Akabane's Silk Road shopping street. The restaurant is helmed by Head Chef Hiroshi Hamada, who previously built the popular Izakaya Moeta Urameshiya Akabane.
A new in-hotel café, Café NUPURI, opened at Hakodate Onuma Prince Hotel on May 2, 2026, serving specialty coffee, sweets, and light meals amid the scenery of Onuma Quasi-National Park.
A new café, over the central, is opening on May 16, 2026, in Shinsaibashi, Osaka, featuring an open central kitchen, purchasable furniture, and a diverse menu of coffee, wine, open sandwiches, and desserts.
Located a 2-minute walk from Nagano Station, Travel HUB Nagano City begins its green season on May 15, 2026, adding kimono rentals, a Shinshu ice cream select shop, café service, and outdoor activities to its lineup.
Yokohama Natural Hot Spring SPA EAS will grand open on July 28, 2026, following a major renovation introducing a wide-screen immersive sauna, a redesigned lounge, new dining, and a cashless smart entry system.
To celebrate its centennial, Fujikyu Railway has fully renovated its Yamanashi headquarters and opened a new exhibition area that traces the company's 100-year journey through transportation and tourism.
Moheji, a new concept restaurant from the renowned Tsukishima monjayaki brand, opened on April 28, 2026, at Ikspiari in Maihama, Chiba. Spread across seven immersive themed areas and offering over 50 monjayaki varieties inspired by 19 countries around the world, the restaurant delivers a one-of-a-kind dining experience on the iron griddle.
A new Japanese restaurant, Takarazuka Shimakusu (しま楠), opens on May 8, 2026 in Takarazuka, Hyogo. Rooted in the legacy of century-old establishment Shimaya, it brings together the craftsmanship of a "Contemporary Master Craftsman" and the fresh perspective of a young head chef in an intimate counter-style setting.
THE TSUBAKIMORI Hotel & Residence opens on May 7, 2026 as Chiba City's first boutique hotel, just a 10-minute walk from JR Chiba Station, with 26 designer rooms, a ground-floor bistro, and local experiences in the surrounding Chiba Park neighborhood.
Hamamatsu Marriott Hotel has officially opened in central Hamamatsu, marking Marriott International's debut in the city and further expanding the brand's presence across Japan's regional markets.
The cabin-style compact hotel near JR Akihabara Station is relaunching with renovated facilities and an expanded coin laundry, five years after it was forced to close.
The capsule toy specialty store gashacoco is opening its 33rd franchise location at Haruya Bookstore MEGA Hirata in Matsuyama, Ehime on May 15, 2026 — the first gashacoco in Matsuyama and the first at a Haruya Bookstore.
Ginza Aster, known for its Japanese-style Chinese cuisine, is opening a new deli shop at Keio Department Store's Shinjuku location on May 14, 2026, offering authentic Chinese deli items and dim sum.
Celebrating its 100th anniversary, Ginza Aster has reopened the Kawaguchi Hikan location on April 1, 2026, after a major interior renovation that refreshed the dining space while preserving its longstanding elegance.
Swiss outdoor brand Mammut opened its grand-opening store at LaLaport EXPOCITY in Suita, Osaka on May 1, 2026. The store is the world's first to adopt Mammut's brand-new global store concept, bringing the sights and textures of the Swiss Alps to Kansai.
The ARC'TERYX store at MARK IS Minato Mirai in Yokohama is moving into a larger space and reopening as the "ARC'TERYX MARK IS Minato Mirai Brand Store" on Friday, May 15, 2026, with an expanded product lineup.
A new grocery and lifestyle shop has opened at the Belvia building directly connected to JR Chino Station, offering carefully selected foods, condiments, local Shinshu products, and the brand's own original items.
GRAND MONday Resort Tokyo Bay Maihama, the first property under the new GRAND MONday Resort brand, is set to open on July 18, 2026 in Maihama. The 140-room resort features all ocean-front rooms overlooking Tokyo Bay, a year-round outdoor lagoon pool, multinational dining, and a premium sauna experience.
Designed for one group at a time, the newly opened illi Atra Aoyama offers a raw, creative space inspired by artists' ateliers, just a 7-minute walk from Omotesando Station.
A craft fruit butter sandwich shop opens inside JR Omiya Station on May 8, 2026, offering an Ecute Omiya-exclusive creation made with premium Saitama "amarin" strawberries, alongside baked cakes and classic butter sandwiches.
Seven resort-style vacation rental villas under the Livele Garden Villa brand have opened across three locations in northern Okinawa, offering a live-like-a-local accommodation experience for families, groups, and long-stay travelers.
Migiwa no Mori, a new creative Japanese restaurant with views of the famous Meoto Iwa rocks and Ise Bay, is set to pre-open on May 1, 2026, on the second floor of Ise Meoto Iwa Meoto Yokocho in Mie Prefecture.
A 24-hour membership cafe designed for studying, reading, and PC work is opening in Matsuyama, Ehime on May 1, 2026.
A permanent Brown Dust II merchandise shop opens in Akihabara on April 29, 2026, featuring 57 brand-new items and a Grand Open Fair running through May 31.
A new ART GALLERY is opening on the 3rd floor of Hirakata T-SITE on April 29, 2026, where visitors can browse and purchase contemporary art while enjoying café coffee in a relaxed setting.
A new complex facility called "oniwa" is set to launch in 2027 in Ichijoji, Kyoto, bringing together students, creators, craftspeople, and community members to pursue and explore the art of making — both individually and together.
Cotopaxi, the American outdoor brand known for its colorful socially conscious gear, has opened "Cotopaxi NAGOYA" on the first floor of Nagoya PARCO East Wing — marking the brand's debut in the Tokai area.
The Italian restaurant GLICINE, which earned a devoted following at Aqua Ignis Sendai, has relocated to the Kokubucho district in central Sendai, opening its doors on April 28, 2026.
Kamakura Goro Honten, a popular Japanese sweets shop from Kamakura, has opened its first permanent corner in Okinawa at Depart Ryubo, offering the signature Kamakura Hangetsu and summer limited flavors.
Ushito, a fully private-room yakiniku restaurant that opened in Nishi-Azabu at the end of March, offers curated Wagyu courses with full-attend service and a newly added message engraving option for its signature karesansui dessert plate.
A new fragrance concept store called SCENTORIUM has opened on the 1st floor of Yurakucho Marui, where visitors can freely sample and compare over 300 perfumes and scent products from 18 brands.
A two-floor showroom for architectural stone materials opens in central Osaka on June 1, 2026, featuring interior design by Teruhiro Yanagihara Studio and over 550 natural stone, tile, and quartz stone samples on display.
A luxury complex combining a hotel, restaurant, and hot spring opens near Tonosho Port on Shodoshima Island, Kagawa Prefecture, in September 2026, with reservations now open.
A new private villa-style hotel, TOVILLA STAY Niigata Honcho, is set to open in Niigata City's Furumachi area on May 30, 2026, offering a fully unmanned stay experience with sauna-equipped suite rooms.
A new dining experience has arrived at Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto, with the opening of Ryozen Sen Bettei — a special counter restaurant on the hotel's third floor created in collaboration with Michelin-starred chef Ken Sugisawa of Nihon Ryori Sen SEN.
The commercial complex Harajuku Quest in Jingumae, Shibuya has reached full operation as of April 24, 2026, with the opening of its 10th and final tenant on the 6th floor.
The Ise City History Museum opened on April 25, 2026, offering permanent exhibitions on the region's history, culture, and traditions, along with an inaugural special exhibition showcasing happi coats from the Okihiki festival.
A new glamping resort, IYA-KEI GLAMPING TOMORI, has opened in the Iya Valley area of Miyoshi City, Tokushima Prefecture, offering five private accommodation lodges, outdoor bar, sauna, and gourmet dining amid spectacular natural scenery.
A new facility celebrating manga artist Momoko Sakura and her beloved town of Gujo Hachiman in Gifu Prefecture is set to open on July 4, 2026, with a specially commissioned key visual now revealed.
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.
Prés de L'AS, a new concept restaurant from the acclaimed Minami-Aoyama French restaurant L'AS, opened on April 24, 2026, at Harajuku Quest, offering approachable modern French cuisine in the heart of Harajuku.
THE Rihaku Residence Akama Fukuoka, a renovated Showa-era residence featuring a tea ceremony room and bar counter in a Japandi-style interior, pre-opened in Munakata City, Fukuoka Prefecture. The first facility of its kind in Fukuoka Prefecture, it offers immersive whole-building stays for up to 15 guests.
Time Out Market Osaka is welcoming new restaurants from May 2026, including a ramen and sake pairing concept and a popular Thai restaurant, as the curated food market at Grand Front Osaka continues to evolve.
TOWER VINYL Kyoto, an analog record specialty store operated by Tower Records, is set to open on June 27 at Kawaramachi OPA in central Kyoto — the brand's first location in the city.
A new TULLY'S COFFEE has opened in the domestic area of Kobe Airport Terminal 1, offering Seattle-style specialty coffee and food for travelers before departure.
A new 0.9-hectare urban forest called "Umekita Forest" is set to open on November 20, 2026, within the Grand Green Osaka development near JR Osaka Station, ahead of the full park opening planned for spring 2027.
American luggage brand Zero Halliburton opened a new flagship store at the Quartz Shinsaibashi landmark building in Osaka on April 25, 2026, with an opening gift campaign running while supplies last.
Chakun Xiaolongbao Kisarazu Store is set to grand open at Mitsui Outlet Park Kisarazu on May 1, 2026, serving freshly steamed xiaolongbao handcrafted to order by certified dim sum chefs.
A new anime and game merchandise corner called "Comi Lab." opens at Miraiya Shoten Kagoshima Bay on April 24, 2026, offering over 1,200 types of official goods including Genshin Impact, Zenless Zone Zero, and Honkai Star Rail.
A hilltop dog run called Sky Site has opened at Kannonyama Fruit Garden in Kinokawa City, Wakayama, offering one group per hour the chance to enjoy sweeping views of the Kinokawa River alongside their dogs.
A large-scale capsule toy specialty store, Gashapon Department Store in Bookstore, has opened inside TSUTAYA Minamifuruya in Kawagoe, Saitama, on April 24, 2026, featuring 400 vending machines and an extensive product lineup.
The beloved ramen chain Tenkaippin has opened a new location just steps from JR Kawasaki Station, offering its signature rich kotteri soup to diners in Kawasaki City.
TSUTAYA Conditioning PILATES Kakuozan opened on April 20, 2026 in Nagoya's Chikusa Ward, marking the brand's first location in Aichi Prefecture. The studio combines instructor-led small-group classes with 24-hour unmanned self-use access.
A new dinosaur-themed experiential attraction is opening at ABURAYAMA FUKUOKA in Fukuoka City, featuring life-sized moving dinosaur models, AR exploration content, and fossil excavation experiences.
A historic machiya along the Chirimen Kaido in Yosano-cho, Kyoto Prefecture, has been transformed into "Kaya" (暇家 KAYA), a private whole-building rental inn centered on the concept of "itoma" (unhurried leisure). The property opens on May 1, 2026.
The French-style boulangerie Pain au Traditionnel in Sapporo's Maruyama district has fully reopened on April 22, bringing back three limited-edition breads that drew up to four-hour queues at the France Pavilion during Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai.
With Michi no Eki Akaigawa temporarily closed, former restaurant staff from the facility have launched Mura no Akari Restaurant and introduced the Akaigawa Burger, a new local specialty crafted from village-grown ingredients.
Daikanyama Candyapple, a gourmet candy apple brand known for pairing carefully selected apples with handcrafted candy coatings, has opened its second Osaka location at AEON Mall Rinku Sennan.
Gyoko Shokudo Sanpo, a sashimi all-you-can-eat restaurant featured on television, is opening its first Yokohama location in Tsurumi on April 23, 2026. The restaurant offers fresh sashimi sourced from across Japan in a 60-minute buffet format, along with seafood rice bowls and set meals for lunch, and a la carte and course dining for dinner.
JB's TOKYO, the Tabelog Hyakumeiten-selected craft burger specialist known for its square, 100% handmade burgers, is opening its sixth store at Seven Park Ario Kashiwa in Chiba Prefecture on April 21, 2026.
Two new indoor table tennis experiences themed around the Karatsu Kunchi Festival are opening on April 25, 2026, at Mercure Saga Karatsu Resort in Karatsu, Saga Prefecture. KUNCHI Rally transforms a floored room into a festival-themed space, while OZASHIKI Ping Pong invites guests to play on tatami in a traditional Japanese banquet hall.
Korean fashion brand Matin Kim is opening its first standalone Tokyo flagship store in Harajuku on April 26, 2026. The two-floor space will feature the latest SS 2026 collection and exclusive items, along with special opening novelty gifts.
Age.3 HIDA TAKAYAMA, a new branch of the deep-fried sandwich specialty shop born in Tokyo's Ginza, opens on May 3, 2026, in central Hida Takayama — offering freshly fried sandwiches made to order, perfect for exploring the town's vibrant food walk scene.
aimme's Tokyo Ikebukuro location now offers a dress rental plan for pre-wedding shoots, photo weddings, and ceremonies, featuring original designs that balance trend and individuality.
After about 12 years in Kiyosumi-Shirakawa, the Allpress Espresso Tokyo Roastery is set to close in autumn 2026. The specialty coffee roaster will open a new base at MMoP, a cultural complex in Miyota, Nagano, with memorial products and special events planned ahead of the closure.
Aven (エイヴェン) is a newly launched handkerchief brand featuring five designs created in collaboration with graphic artist MIHO MURAKAMI. Made from 100% cotton and produced in Japan, each 53×53cm piece carries a quietly witty message hidden in the artwork.
BROWN CHEESE BROTHERS, a sweets brand using brown cheese crafted from whey, is relaunching on April 25, 2026, with a refreshed lineup of caramel cake, baumkuchen, financier, and cookie sandwiches.
A new cafe-and-gift shop called Piyorin Village is set to open at JR Nagoya Station's central concourse on June 15, 2026, completing the station's multi-phase renovation. The cafe will serve five or more varieties of the beloved Nagoya dessert from 7:00 AM daily, alongside a retail section offering over 100 exclusive products.
A new auto campsite on the southern shore of Lake Kawaguchi in Yamanashi Prefecture opens on April 18, 2026, offering 18 pitches, stunning views of Mount Fuji, and complimentary canoe and kayak rentals for guests.
Global tea café Gong Cha is opening a new branch at LaLaport Izumi in Osaka on April 23, 2026, situated right next to the renovated "FOOD PARK" area featuring sofa and BOX seating.
A bagel specialty shop built around the theme of balance and renewal is opening in Kamakura on April 17, 2026, inside a folk house renovated over 10 months by its owners.
A new JAMES PERSE store is opening on the 3rd floor of Hankyu Men's Osaka on April 22, 2026 — the brand's first standalone menswear location in the Kansai region.
Mito Plaza Hotel in Ibaraki Prefecture is set to open "Plaza Garden," a new outdoor space nestled in its lush forested grounds, in June 2026, coinciding with the hotel's 25th anniversary.
The Okayama-based Japan denim brand MOMOTARO JEANS is opening its first Kyushu location in Fukuoka's Daimyo district, with a space designed to connect the city street to a serene garden courtyard.
A new all-suite residence hotel, Premium MONday Asakusa I, is opening in Nishi-Asakusa, Tokyo on June 1, 2026, featuring 26 rooms averaging 45 sq m with full kitchens, washer-dryers, and a rooftop terrace for guests.
Japan's largest free product sampling service is opening its third physical store — and first in Saitama Prefecture — at Ario Kawaguchi shopping center on April 27, 2026.
The TOMORROWLAND store at Osaka Takashimaya has reopened with a refreshed lineup that adds the CABaN brand for the first time and broadens its TOMORROWLAND .B selection, offering quality, timeless wardrobe options.
The Chiba location of Osusumeya has relaunched as a yakitori-focused all-you-can-eat restaurant, adding 10 new grilled skewer varieties to an expanded lineup of over 120 dishes and drinks.
Girafe Crepe is opening its first JR station-based store at Ekimarche Osaka on April 23, 2026, bringing its signature crispy-chewy crepes to one of western Japan's busiest railway hubs.
Japanese product brand goyemon is opening goyemon OSAKA, its largest store to date, in Shinsaibashi, Osaka on April 18, 2026. The 150-square-meter space blends traditional Japanese design elements with contemporary aesthetics, alongside exclusive in-store-only items including limited-edition footwear and apparel.
CLASSIC Samgyetang, a specialty samgyetang restaurant in Shibuya, Tokyo, has relocated and reopened on April 15, 2026. The restaurant blends Korean traditional cooking with herbal medicine wisdom and Japanese seasonal sensibility for a nourishing dining experience.
A specialty crepe shop serving the signature crispy golden crepes and house-roasted espresso opens near Miyazaki Station on April 15, 2026, including a Miyazaki-exclusive mango menu item.
Hofbräu Tokyo Shinjuku, a large German beer hall inspired by the Munich institution Hofbräu, opens in Kabukicho on April 15, 2026, offering authentic draft beers and German cuisine to up to 140 diners.
On June 1, 2026, specialty coffee brand Saruta Hiko Coffee will open two new locations next to JR Shibuya Station's New South Gate — one designed for quick visits and one for leisurely stays.
A new Starbucks location with a panoramic ocean view opened at Nago's 21st Century Forest Park in Okinawa, steps from the beach and featuring Ryukyuan tile decor, a custom shisa, and the popular My Fruits³ Frappuccino®.
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.
The Spanish ballet flat brand Pretty Ballerinas is opening its second Osaka location at the new Quartz Shinsaibashi complex on April 25, 2026, featuring a store design making its Japan debut.
A new restaurant pairing carefully selected beef with natural mountain yam (jinen-jo) tororo opens on April 19, 2026, on the 2nd floor of Shimizu Fish Market "Kawashino-ichi" in Shizuoka City.
British premium travel brand Globe-Trotter is set to open a new location at Quartz Shinsaibashi on April 25, 2026, featuring a store-exclusive tote bag and special opening services.
Shanghai Saikan, the Chinese restaurant at Highland Resort Hotel & Spa in Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi, has reopened on April 10, 2026 as a fully-reservation-required private dining establishment featuring five private rooms accommodating 4 to 48 guests.
The accommodation facility Ikoi no Mura Namie in Namie Town, Fukushima Prefecture, will reopen with comprehensively renovated guest rooms on April 21, 2026, featuring 15 new twin rooms and 2 Japanese-Western style rooms.
The Hawaiian café-restaurant Kona's Coffee is opening its Natori branch on April 23, 2026, marking its second location in Miyagi Prefecture with a pet-friendly terrace and a hula dance stage.
A renovation project in Fukuoka's Ohashi area has been unveiled, featuring an architectural concept centered on giving residents creative freedom to shape their own daily lives.
Fashion brand RESEXXY is opening its first Tohoku store at Sendai PARCO on April 10, 2026, with opening-exclusive novelty gifts and a limited-edition shopper bag for customers.
The members-only sauna SAUNAGA, set in a traditional pyramid-roofed wooden building near Nagano Station's east exit, held its grand opening on April 11, 2026, introducing new women-only daytime slots and a budget-friendly weekday membership for men.
SHIAGARU SAUNA 神田×秋葉原店 opens in Tokyo's Kanda/Akihabara neighborhood on April 13, 2026, marking the area's first men's-only public sauna with two scientifically designed sauna rooms, three types of floating cold plunges, and an evidence-based relaxation space.
Wolfgang's Steakhouse is opening its first Tokai region branch at Nagoya Kanko Hotel in September 2026, bringing USDA Prime dry-aged steaks and an extensive wine list to Nagoya.
KEYUCA, the life solution brand offering original home and lifestyle goods, is opening a new store on the first floor of Lalaport Nagoya Minatoaquls in Nagoya's Minato Ward on April 15, 2026.
Laguna Garden Hotel's newly opened sauna and spa facility, Saffi Spa Okinawa in Ginowan, Okinawa, now offers a 12-dish poolside food menu featuring Okinawan cuisine, finger foods, and Chinese dishes to enjoy after a sauna session.
Sushi Nobutaka (鮨寛学), a new counter sushi restaurant, is set to open in Osaka's Kitashinchi in April 2026, offering a 15-piece premium sushi course for ¥4,400, complete with all-you-can-eat seafood broth ramen.
Torisora, a yakitori restaurant in the Meguro area, is relaunching on April 15, 2026 with a new à la carte format — letting guests choose their own skewers freely instead of a set omakase course.
French-style bakery BOUL'ANGE is opening its 21st store at Takashimaya Gate Tower Mall in Nagoya on April 15, 2026, featuring exclusive Roll Bun and Chewy Cookie items alongside its signature croissant lineup and a hearty sandwich menu for lunch.
The quasi-flagship store Kawai Kanazawa in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture, is set to reopen on April 18 with a refreshed look, featuring a grand piano showroom, music school, and an intimate music salon.
Sushi Nobutaka (鮨寛学), a new counter sushi restaurant, is opening in Osaka's Kitashinchi district in April 2026. The restaurant offers a 15-piece omakase sushi course for ¥4,400, followed by unlimited seafood broth ramen.
The onigiri specialty shop known for its carefully selected ingredients and vibrant presentation, which has been gaining attention on TV and radio, opens its second location at GranSta Tokyo inside JR Tokyo Station on April 15, 2026.
EASTONE, a Sapporo-based restaurant group, opens a dual-concept spot in Sasazuka, Shibuya. Hakkeisha serves chicken paitan ramen at lunch, while Torinoiro takes over in the evening as a grilled chicken wing specialty restaurant.
Uchu Sauna Teradacho, a large-scale wood-fired sauna facility located just one minute from Teradacho Station, is scheduled to open on April 26, 2026. Its crowdfunding campaign has surpassed 3 million yen, and a pre-opening event for supporters is planned for April 18 and 19.
Two new projects are building on the legacy of null², the acclaimed signature pavilion from the Osaka-Kansai World Expo — a permanent immersive theater at Yokohama Landmark Tower set to open in 2026, and a new sculptural installation at the International Horticultural Expo 2027, Yokohama, Japan.
The rooftop BBQ venue URBAN EARTH BBQ at the Takasaki Monterey building is reopening on April 9, 2026, with a refreshed menu, expanded seating, and a special spring weekday plan.
Sakaba Yamato, a casual izakaya just a 3-minute walk from Gifu Station, reopened on April 7 after renovations, offering handmade dishes at wallet-friendly prices for everyday dining.
A rooftop yakiniku and BBQ venue blending Showa-era nostalgia with open-air dining is opening its sixth nationwide location in Osaka's Tenma district on April 6, 2026.
Osaka Takashimaya's basement food floor is getting a refresh this spring with its first-ever western Japan LONDON BAKE GALLERY opening, a renewed Nespresso Boutique, a brand-new event space called NAMBA FOOD STATION, and a range of Takashimaya Osaka-exclusive limited sweets and gourmet items.
SHAKA SHAKA MATCHA, a standing-style matcha tasting café, opened in Omotesando on April 1, 2026, offering side-by-side tastings of matcha sourced from different regions of Japan.
SHIRUKOTTE, a brand blending gift confectionery and café space by Matsunaga Seika, opens its second store in Okazaki City, Aichi on April 3, 2026, featuring exclusive products and a 42-seat café.
Saryo Itoen Zenkoji Store, a Japanese tea cafe that opened within Zenkoji Temple grounds in March 2026, is now serving exclusive matcha sweets developed in collaboration with Azumino-based wagashi maker Kochouan.
A new Japanese sweets shop, Chunchundo, is opening on the 2nd floor of JR Sendai Station on April 4, 2026, offering sparrow-shaped mochi sweets inspired by Sendai's culture and traditions.
CRISP SALAD WORKS is opening its 55th location, "Mitamachi Terrace," in Minato-ku, Tokyo on April 16, 2026. The takeout-only shop offers fully customizable, healthy salads with app-based advance ordering.
Floyd, a Munich-based travel and lifestyle brand known for its colorful suitcases and skateboard wheel-inspired casters, is set to arrive at the Isetan Shinjuku Store on April 15, 2026.
Grand Prince Hotel Osaka Bay has joined Universal Studios Japan's Associate Hotel program as of April 1, 2026, bringing Studio Pass-bundled accommodation plans, on-site ticket sales for hotel guests, and a complimentary shuttle service to the park.
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 long-established Japanese restaurant brand Nadaman is opening a new bento and side dish shop at Kintetsu Department Store Uehonmachi on April 15, 2026, offering a limited-edition opening commemoration bento for the occasion.
A 100-year-old farmhouse and earthen storehouse in Hiroshima City's Yuki Town have been renovated into SAUNA WABI-SABI, a unique sauna facility combining a wood-fired kura sauna, an ultra-soft natural spring water cold plunge, and serene relaxation spaces.
Ushimitsu Ichimon Meguro brings a modern twist to traditional neighborhood yakiniku dining in Tokyo's Meguro area, offering signature creative menus, full-attend service, and a stylish space designed to be a local gathering spot for adults.
The Italian-style bistro known for its wagyu beef and brodo-cooked rice has opened a new branch inside Shinagawa Intercity, offering a refined dining option in one of Tokyo's key business districts.
A new 10-course kaiseki experience called "HORIKAWA" is now available at Hotel Kanazawa's DINING TSUZUMI restaurant, celebrating the area's historical waterway heritage and featuring Noto seafood alongside Kaga regional cuisine for ¥8,000 per person.
La Prairie SPA, Asia's first hotel spa using exclusively La Prairie products, opens at The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto on April 1, 2026, where Swiss precision skincare meets Kyoto's quiet aesthetic sensibility.
A casual izakaya serving Shizuoka-direct fresh seafood, Shizuoka oden, and handmade satsuma-age at approachable prices opens near Motosumiyoshi Station on April 1, 2026.
Tokyu Stay Kanazawa is introducing 12 new "Samurai King Double" rooms in collaboration with the historic Oyama Shrine, celebrating Kanazawa's samurai heritage with reservations opening March 31, 2026.
BUTCHER REPUBLIC at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse is relaunching as a full-service churrasco BBQ restaurant on April 1, 2026, with 20+ all-you-can-eat cuts, craft beer pairings, and harbor views.
A new Hilton lifestyle hotel is opening on Miyako Island in Okinawa on April 1, 2026. The 306-room resort features a rooftop infinity pool overlooking Irabu Bridge, four dining venues, and an adjacent commercial facility "Yard miyakojima."
Comfort Hotel Himeji and Comfort Hotel Wakayama have undergone renovations, incorporating local cultural design elements and enhanced guest facilities just in time for the spring tourism season.
Disney Store Kyoto Porta opens on April 28, 2026, with a unique store design blending Disney magic and Japanese aesthetics, around 1,200 items, and Kyoto-exclusive merchandise.
Hakone Suishoen, a 23-room historic inn centered around a nationally registered tangible cultural property built in 1925, is set to reopen on April 9, 2026, following renovations that preserved its timeless atmosphere while refreshing furnishings and introducing new Japanese cultural activities.
The Hamtaro Hamtown Shop is set to open on April 23, 2026, at PD Space 2F in Yoyogi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, bringing character goods, opening commemorative items, and a loyalty point card.
A new takeout sashimi shop, Iwaya Sengyo, is set to open in Iwaya, Awaji Island on April 3, 2026, sourcing fish directly from the Iwaya Fisheries Cooperative to help visitors easily enjoy authentic locally caught seafood.
A new Japanese sweets shop, Kanmidokoro Tabigori, is opening in Kyoto's historic Pontocho district on April 3, 2026, offering seasonal shaved ice supervised by Tokyo's popular Sakanoue Cafe.
The specialty food select shop Kitano Ace is opening its first location in Saga Prefecture inside the Saga Tamaya department store on Thursday, April 9, 2026.
The acclaimed facial esthetic salon KOKYU, known among celebrities and influencers in Tokyo, is opening its first Nagoya location at KOKYU Maison Facial & Head Spa on April 3, 2026, in Sakae.
A new sake experience program, KomoSake Terrace, is launching at the Konohana Brewery in Asakusa on April 1, 2026. Beginners can enjoy a sake lecture, taste four varieties, and create a one-of-a-kind mini komodaru (sake barrel) to bring home.
La Vista Atami Terrace, a large resort hotel offering panoramic views of Sagami Bay, has opened in Atami. The hotel features private hot spring baths in upper-floor rooms, an observation open-air bath, four free private baths, and two distinct dining styles.
THE NORTH FACE FOOTWEAR SHINSAIBASHI, the brand's world-first footwear-centered concept shop, is set to open on April 25, 2026, on the 4th floor of the new QUARTZ SHINSAIBASHI commercial facility in Osaka.
SAUNA SELECT, the home and commercial sauna construction service run by sauna creative collective TTNE, has completed work on a new sauna-equipped rental room at Frontier Residence Kinshikoen in Kinshicho—the only one of its kind in the building.
A new boutique hotel, illi Toas Tokyo-Toranomon, is set to open in the Toranomon area of Minato Ward in March 2026. Designed around the concept of "Neo-Late," the hotel offers an entire floor as a single suite for up to six guests.
Ray-Ban Store Kyoto is set to open on April 3, 2026, in Kyoto's Shimogyo Ward, bringing a 270-square-meter space showcasing around 1,000 eyewear pieces alongside exclusive engraving and maintenance services.
Awashimado, a Japanese confectionery maker founded in 1927 and headquartered in Ehime Prefecture, is opening its first directly managed store in Tokyo on April 3, 2026, in front of Kanegafuchi Station in Sumida Ward.
The Club InterContinental Lounge on the 20th floor of Hotel InterContinental Tokyo Bay is set to reopen on April 1, 2026, following a full renovation inspired by the themes of light and the sea.
A new Starbucks Cafe & Art Gallery opens in Yanaka, Tokyo on March 28, 2026, featuring an inaugural group exhibition by three emerging artists — Karin Hosono, Shotaro Sanada, and YU SORA — all exploring the shared theme of "Yanaka."
A new hotel from the RIHGA Royal Hotels brand is set to open in the Namba/Shinsekai area of Osaka on April 3, 2026, offering art-filled rooms, an Osaka-inspired restaurant, and a rooftop large bath with sauna.
BASE LAYER HOTEL FUKUOKA, a culture-focused business hotel developed by GREENING and fav hospitality group, opens on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 in Fukuoka's Chuo Ward, offering 126 rooms across seven types, an in-room sauna option, a skincare lab, a cashless convenience store, and a lounge cafe and bar.
Swiss outdoor brand MAMMUT is opening its second directly operated store in Osaka on April 25, 2026, on the 4th floor of QUARTZ SHINSAIBASHI — a new complex in the Shinsaibashi area — with an interior inspired by the design culture of Zurich, Switzerland.
A new dining concept called SENRON (千龍) has opened in Nishi-Shinjuku, blending authentic Chinese cooking techniques with a small-plate style and a rosé wine pairing culture — described as "NEO-CHINESE."
The café lounge on the 2nd floor of Yamaha's flagship Ginza store is being renovated to include a Disklavier auto-playing piano and a live mini concert stage, with a reopening set for April 3, 2026.
Conditioning brand TENTIAL is opening a new store at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store on March 25, 2026, with its Toranomon Hills location undergoing a major renovation reopening on April 16.
APA Hotel Kyoto Gion EXCELLENT has completed a comprehensive interior and exterior renovation and reopened as an all non-smoking hotel, with new room types and upgraded facilities in the heart of Kyoto's Gion district.
A new Italian-style izakaya serving wood-fired pizza and Hokkaido ingredients is opening in Sapporo's Higashi Ward on April 4, 2026.
The eyewear brand 999.9 (Four Nines) is opening a new store at Hulic Square Sapporo on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in the Sapporo Station area.
All six Godzilla Store locations in Japan are participating in the spring "HEAT RAY CAMPAIGN" starting March 27, 2026, featuring special artwork by Shinji Higuchi and Mayu Yukishita, exclusive merchandise, and the first-ever Godzilla Store in Kyushu.
Los Angeles fine jewelry and lifestyle brand HOORSENBUHS launches a dedicated special page on the Ron Herman Online Store on March 25, 2026. The brand's new Omotesando Hills store opens on March 28.
ILY COCO, a new total nail brand for professional nail artists from IBIS Nagoya Office, launches on April 8, 2026, combining high-performance nail equipment with high-quality nail gel in a coordinated lineup.
Kenelephant's capsule toy shop KENELE STAND is opening its first Osaka location at Namba Parks in April 2026, bringing 264 machines and artist HUMAN ROBOT's limited-edition "Taccon" vinyl figures to the city.
Shima Green Adventure in Shima City, Mie Prefecture is adding a new "Camp Field" featuring 22 spacious sites on former golf course grounds, opening May 1, 2026.
Aoyama Flower Market is opening a new branch at Oimachi Tracks on March 28, 2026. The store features the largest houseplant floor area in the chain, offering over 70 species including rare varieties and one-of-a-kind plants curated by the parkERs design team.
A new wing featuring a private sauna converted from a century-old storehouse and dog-friendly suites with private gardens is set to open at the heritage hotel in Iga, Mie Prefecture.
DEAR MOM, a cafe overlooking Iwawada Beach and the calm waters of Ajiro Bay in Onjuku, Chiba, is set to open on April 3, 2026. Hotel and sauna facilities are also planned to follow in late April.
Thai wellness fragrance brand PAÑPURI is opening a new corner at Isetan Shinjuku Main Store's ISETAN BEAUTY APOTHECARY on March 25, 2026, along with two Japan-exclusive perfume oils inspired by Tokyo and Kyoto.
Hair care specialty store SEAM GINZA has reopened on the 3rd floor of ONE GINZA along Chuo-dori, offering expert product consultation and fully private salon treatment rooms.
Fashion brand AMERICAN HOLIC is opening two new stores in the Yokohama area in March 2026, along with exclusive collaboration items created in partnership with Taiwanese fried rice restaurant Minsen Chao Fan, available at four Yokohama locations.
JUNGLIA OKINAWA has confirmed April 29, 2026 as the opening date for YAMBARU TORNADO, a large ride attraction set within the Jungle Extremes area, offering thrilling views of Yambaru's valleys and sky for guests aged 4 and above.
A new Hawaiian-inspired coffee brand, KNOWS COFFEE, has opened its first location inside Aeon Mall Tsudanuma South in Chiba Prefecture, drawing long lines from the very first day.
Kurume Ikkon opens on March 26, 2026, in a renovated townhouse along Ikemachi River near Nishitetsu Kurume Station, offering fresh fish directly from Kurume Market, seasonal clay pot rice, and an interactive ingredient showcase experience.
A new concept area called MIMURE opens at NEWoMan Takanawa on Saturday, March 28. Here's a preview of notable menu items, a limited-time pop-up shop, and upcoming events.
A new lifestyle hotel where the restaurant takes center stage is set to open in Tenjin, Fukuoka. THE KNOT FUKUOKA Tenjin brings together wood-fired pizza made with farm-fresh cheese, Kyushu's first tap cocktails, and 206 compact guest rooms designed for urban exploration.
The fourth permanent UNKO MUSEUM location is set to open on the 2nd floor of Yokohama World Porters in Minato Mirai, featuring photogenic spaces, new content for all ages, and exclusive limited-edition goods.
Vee Sweets TENJIN, a 100% plant-based and gluten-free sweets shop, is opening in Fukuoka's Tenjin/Watanabedori area on March 20, 2026, with colorful donuts, dorayaki, gelato, and more.
Karel Capek Tea Shop, a Tokyo-born specialty tea brand known for its high-quality blends and charming illustrations, is set to open its first western Japan location at Hakata Ekina Ming on March 27, 2026.
A dual-concept restaurant with a daytime cafe and an evening bistro bar is set to open in the Gran Festa underground shopping area in front of Himeji Station on March 20, 2026.
Oarai Park Hotel in Oarai, Ibaraki has reopened after a full renovation in March 2026, featuring redesigned guestrooms and seven newly built private sauna and jacuzzi suites under the theme "Revival of Elegance."
A new interactive smartphone case vending machine called PickMe!Case has arrived at Haneda Airport Terminal 3, where visitors can design and receive an original phone case in approximately 3 minutes.
A new self-photo studio called studio SELFiE is set to open on April 23, 2026, in Kinshicho, Sumida, Tokyo. The studio offers professional camera equipment, eight themed backdrops, and a fully private space for couples, friends, families, and more.
Tokyo Ajifurai, a restaurant specializing in fried horse mackerel, is opening its second location at the basement of Tokyo Nihonbashi Tower on March 31, 2026, with opening coupon benefits available through the app.
Sumidaya, a long-established rice merchant founded in 1905, has opened a new experiential store in Asakusa where visitors can taste, learn about, and enjoy freshly milled rice using the shop's signature ancient milling technique.
A new urban amusement center dedicated to crane games is opening at the entrance of Kabukicho in Shinjuku, becoming the third Taito Station location in the area.
SEIBU FAST SPORTS FIELD Shinagawa Pickleball is opening on the 10th floor of Shinagawa Prince Hotel's Main Tower on March 23, 2026, offering an indoor pickleball court that can be enjoyed year-round regardless of weather.
Sobakichi, known for its freshly stone-ground, hand-rolled, and freshly boiled nijuhachi soba, is opening its 9th location at Aeon Mall Tsudanuma South on March 18, 2026.
CANDY SPIN, a fully automated colorful cotton candy vending machine, has made its debut at Aeon Mall Urawa Misono in Saitama City as of March 13. With 24 design options and 4 flavors for ¥500, it offers a fun new stop for shoppers of all ages.
Hotel Taisetsu ONSEN & CANYON RESORT in Sounkyo Onsen, Hokkaido, has completed a full renovation of 10 Japanese-style rooms on the 5th floor of the East Wing, launching a new guest room category called "Forest Room" on January 23, 2026.
Tucked within the ancient Fukugi windbreak forest of Bise in northern Okinawa, the private villa resort "bise-enpu" completes its grand opening with all three villas—Blanc, Nero, and Kayu—available from March 20, 2026.
Caffarel, a historic Italian chocolate brand founded in Turin in 1826, is opening a new store at the Daimaru Kobe department store on Wednesday, March 18. The brand — originator of the beloved Gianduja chocolate — will bring fresh cakes exclusively available outside its Kitano main shop, along with special 200th anniversary commemorative items.
The Hawaiian breakfast chain Eggs 'n Things is opening a new location at Roppongi Hills North Tower on April 3, 2026. A store-exclusive gluten-free waffle made with 100% domestic rice flour is among the highlights.
Multiple new shops are set to open at GREEN SPRINGS, a wellness-themed complex near JR Tachikawa Station North Exit, throughout spring 2026 — from an apparel boutique in April to a café and dining spot in June.
A new karaoke spot with a retro cafe-inspired interior and a community-focused open counter space is set to open in Hirano Ward, Osaka on March 27, 2026.
L'ibisco, the acclaimed handmade gelato shop recognized on the Tabelog Top 100 list, is opening its first Shizuoka location in the fishing port city of Yaizu on March 20, 2026, with exclusive local-ingredient flavors.
Four top-floor rooms at Mitsui Garden Hotel Hiroshima are set to reopen on March 20, 2026, featuring a new design concept inspired by Itsukushima Shrine and the cultural symbols of Hiroshima. The renovation also expands room capacity to accommodate families and group travelers.
Nara Hotel's West Wing is set to reopen on September 2, 2026, following a large-scale renovation. General reservations open from April 1, 2026 at 12:00 PM.
Celebrated Kyoto-based mural artist Ki-Yan (Hideki Kimura) has created a white tiger lobby mural at the soon-to-open Agora Place Kyoto Nijo, marking his first depiction of the guardian deity in a hotel space.
The popular unagi restaurant "Atsuuta Unagi Ten," known for drawing long lines near Atsuta Shrine, is expanding with a new Fushimi location opening on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
Luxury golf brand G/FORE has opened a new store at Omotesando Hills in Tokyo, marking its fourth directly managed location in Japan.
A new action sports shop and cafe, Murasaki Park Arc Town Utsunomiya, will open on March 28, 2026, inside the large-scale urban sports complex "Arc Town Utsunomiya" in Utsunomiya City, offering skateboarding, BMX, and more.
A new izakaya-style sushi restaurant, Sushi Izakaya Yu (游), opened in Toyohashi, Aichi on August 9, 2025, offering fresh market-sourced sushi alongside carefully selected sake in a welcoming setting.
Trattoria Pizzeria Allegro Aoshima is set to open in a renovated old folk house in the heart of Aoshima, Miyazaki, on April 15, 2026, offering authentic Neapolitan pizza, Miyazaki wagyu, and original craft beer in a casual setting.
The seven private villa rooms at ITOMACHI HOTEL 0 in Saijo, Ehime, have been reimagined as a culinary annex called "Bettei Seizan Ryokusui," offering private open-air hot spring baths and seasonally inspired Japanese cuisine by an acclaimed executive chef.
kaene, a formal wear brand from Fukuoka, is opening its first Kansai location at Namba CITY in Osaka on March 13, 2026, releasing three exclusive dress styles available only at this store.
Le Foyer Ebisu opened in Ebisu in January 2026, bringing classic French bistro cuisine and carefully selected wines to one of Tokyo's most popular dining neighborhoods.
A popular suburban cafe known for its fluffy pancakes and nel drip coffee is coming to Beppu, Oita, with a New York Manhattan-inspired interior featuring nine uniquely themed seating areas.
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.
The Japanese tea cafe brand Saryo Itoen is opening a new location within the Zenkoji temple grounds in Nagano City, featuring exclusive matcha sweets and a selection of Japanese tea drinks.
A new Starbucks that blends coffee with rotating art exhibitions is set to open in the historic Yanaka neighborhood of Tokyo on March 28, 2026, featuring work by emerging local artists in theme, fair, and public show formats.
Tsubameya, the wagashi shop famous for its fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth warabi mochi, is opening a long-term pop-up at Hanshin Umeda Main Store in Osaka starting March 18, 2026 — its first foray into the Kansai region.
Two new restaurants are opening at Upopoy (National Ainu Museum and Park) in Shiraoi, Hokkaido, offering seasonal ohaw soup dishes, Hokkaido game meat, and local ingredients inspired by Ainu culture.
A combined specialty shop featuring YORKYS Creperie's mochi crepes and PIECE OF BAKE's fresh donuts is opening at the Chunichi Building B1F in Sakae, Nagoya on March 18, 2026.
The historic ryokan Jozankei Hana Momiji, located about 50 minutes by car from central Sapporo, has kicked off a lobby renovation project. The first step is a newly refreshed central lobby area that now serves as a free-flow lounge where all guests can enjoy complimentary food and drinks.
3DME, the 3D figure studio already popular at Tokyo's Ginza and Shibuya LOFT locations, has opened its third Tokyo store on the 9th floor of Ikebukuro LOFT. The studio creates full-color custom figures of people and pets using a two-second full-body 3D scan.
The popular 3D figure studio 3DME, well known in Tokyo, has opened its first western Japan location at Welbe Rokkomichi in Kobe's Nada Ward. Visitors can have their full body scanned in just 2 seconds and turned into a full-color 3D figure.
Gotokuji House, a new apartment hotel in Tokyo's Setagaya Ward, is now accepting reservations via Airbnb. Located just a 4-minute walk from Gotokuji Station, the property offers a stylish stay near the famous lucky cat temple.
A new viewing room dedicated to contemporary artist Yuichi Hirako is set to open on the 3rd floor of TERRADA ART COMPLEX Ⅱ in Tennozu, Tokyo, featuring large-scale works and an original pinball machine.
Capella Kyoto, set to open in Kyoto's Miyagawacho district on March 22, 2026, has begun accepting restaurant reservations. The hotel's dining lineup includes the first overseas outpost of California's Michelin three-star restaurant SingleThread.
Crepe to Espresso to Nakazakicho, a crepe specialty shop known for its crispy, cookie-like golden crepes paired with espresso, opened in Osaka's Nakazakicho neighborhood on March 5, 2026.
The bakery cafe "dacō" (Dako) opens inside Karuizawa Bookstore on Saturday, March 7. With around 50 types of freshly baked bread and 30 types of drinks, it offers bite-sized pastries perfect to enjoy alongside a good book in a nature-rich setting.
La Vista Atami Terrace, a new resort hotel from the Kyoritsu Resort group, has pre-opened in Atami, Shizuoka. Located about 10 minutes on foot from Atami Station, the hotel features panoramic ocean views, natural hot spring baths, and 239 rooms of various types.
Rokumei Coffee, a specialty coffee brand that originated in Nara, is opening its second Tokyo location at Shibuya Scramble Square 2F on March 5, 2026. The new shop features an exclusive seasonal blend and new pastry items.
Mixology Station Hakurai Bar in Shimbashi began serving lunch on March 5, 2026, under the name "Shimbashi Curry Hakurai," offering two signature curry dishes that blend Indian heritage with Japanese ingredients and technique.
APA Hotel (Okhotsk Kitami) opens April 1 in Kitami, Hokkaido, and APA Hotel (Fukuchiyama Ekimae) opens May 1 near Fukuchiyama Station in Kyoto. Reservations are now available through the APA direct booking channel.
Comfort Hotel Chitose is set to open on June 15, 2026, in Chitose City, Hokkaido — the 100th Choice-brand hotel in Japan. Reservations opened on February 19, 2026.
Crane Yokocho Kiwami, a specialty crane game store by AEON Fantasy, is coming to Komatsushima City, Tokushima — marking the brand's first location in Shikoku and its third nationwide.
A new area of the annual forest rental service Forenta has opened in Otawara, Tochigi Prefecture. Known as "forenta-TOCHIGI Nasu Otawara Camp Area," it offers wild, undeveloped forest plots where renters can create their own outdoor experience.
A dedicated online shop for ago (flying fish) products from Hirado, Nagasaki has relaunched as "Hirado Ago Research Institute," offering more than 60 varieties of local ago goods for delivery nationwide.
Shichimiya Honpo, a 370-year-old spice shop along the Kiyomizudera pilgrimage road in Kyoto, reopened its Kiyomizu main store on March 5, 2026, with a renovated interior designed for a more relaxed shopping experience.
WASUKI BASE Biwako VILLA STYLE in Makino, Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture, is now accepting reservations. The property offers three cottages and two dome-style glamping units right alongside Lake Biwa, with BBQ facilities, a dog run, and easy walking access to the award-winning Makino Sunny Beach.
A new artisan bakery brand born from the collaboration between renowned baker Chef Ryuzo Abe and the craftsmen of Dia Corporation opens on the basement floor of Daimaru Umeda, aiming to become Kansai's best bakery.
A new permanent tabi-shibai theater, Gion Gofukuza, is set to open at Gion Kaikan in Kyoto's Higashiyama ward in May 2026 — the first permanent venue of its kind in Kyoto.
The KODAK FLAGSHIP STORE in Harajuku has reopened following a full renovation, blending street, outdoor, vintage, and photo culture into a richer brand experience. The Kodak Charmera is on sale in limited quantities through March 8.
A new premium Japanese-style hot spring inn, Kyoto Omuro Kadensho, is scheduled to pre-open on May 24, 2026, in Kyoto's historic Omuro district — just a 2-minute walk from Omuro Ninnaji Station.
PAPABUBBLE Kichijoji inside Kichijoji Marui reopened on March 3, 2026 with a new theater-style kitchen, letting visitors watch artisans craft candy live and try cutting it themselves.
The classic New York steakhouse Smith & Wollensky is opening its first Japan location in Ginza. Reservations open on March 27, 2026, ahead of the May 1 grand opening.
APA Hotel Uozu-Ekimae opened on March 2, 2026, just a 1-minute walk from Uozu Station in Toyama Prefecture. The 145-room urban hotel caters to both business travelers and tourists exploring the Hokuriku region.
A new dining bar blending light Italian cuisine with Japanese obanzai-style dishes opened in Azabu-Juban, Minato-ku, Tokyo on March 2, 2026, offering a menu thoughtfully designed for health-conscious diners.
Kuriyama, a tsukemen restaurant that draws daily queues in Yokohama's Hakuraku neighborhood, is opening a new branch in Shin-Yokohama on March 5, 2026.
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.
Oedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Seiunkaku in Fukui's Awara hot spring town is upgrading its glamping area with Snow Peak's JYUBAKO mobile house, co-designed by architect Kengo Kuma. The area reopens April 4, 2026, with reservations available from March 2.
Wood Design Park Kyoto, a nature-themed outdoor hotel and BBQ venue, is opening in Kyotanabe City, Kyoto, with accommodation pre-opening on April 25, 2026, and a grand opening set for May 23, 2026.
Kobe-based casual shoe brand maRe maRe DAILY MARKET is opening at Yurakucho Marui's 2nd floor shoe section on March 3, 2026, offering comfortable footwear designed for wide and high-arch feet.
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.
Hotel Metropolitan Marunouchi is adding a new corner-suite Train View Room accommodating up to 4 guests, set to open in spring 2026.
THE NOMU, a fully private wellness facility featuring low-temperature mist bathing, aromatherapy, and immersive light and sound, is set to open in Fukuoka's Tenjin area on March 5, 2026.
1 Homes Tokyo, the Asia debut of the sustainable luxury lifestyle residence brand, is set to open on floors 38–43 of Akasaka Trust Tower in March 2026, offering 36 branded service residences with dedicated access to 1 Hotel Tokyo's world-class amenities.
Japan's oldest amusement park is unveiling a renovated rooftop area featuring 87 types of flowers and greenery. The first 250 visitors on opening day will receive a complimentary spring flower, and a Mame-zakura cherry tree will be planted as a commemorative tree.
Two popular food brands from Fukuoka are opening their first locations in the Chubu region, with dacō launching inside Karuizawa Shoten and I'm donut ? at the newly opened Karuizawa T-SITE.
A new high-end Japanese restaurant, Ginza Shiraishi Bettei, has opened in Ginza. With counter seating at its core, the restaurant is designed for dates, anniversaries, and business entertainment, offering both lunch and dinner menus.
Haimurubushi, an island beach resort on Kohama Island in Okinawa's Yaeyama Islands, is opening 8 new "Ocean Front Pool Villa" rooms on July 15, 2026, each with panoramic views of World Natural Heritage-listed Iriomote Island and a year-round private pool.
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.
White chocolate specialty shop SHIROÉ by Hugh Morgan opens its first permanent store at GranSta Tokyo inside Tokyo Station on March 5, 2026, offering vanilla-infused white chocolate creations crafted by an award-winning pastry chef.
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.
Fourteen new establishments, including four brand-new dining concepts, are set to open at Tokyo World Gate Akasaka, bringing the total lineup to 18 shops and restaurants across Akasaka Trust Tower and ATT EAST.
Toysking, a nationwide buy-and-sell chain specializing in toys and hobby items, is set to debut its first retail store in the Kanto region on the 7th floor of Yurakucho Marui.
ATTITU, the bag brand by Tsuchiya Kaban with the concept "No right answer is the new standard," will open its first directly-operated store in Kamakura on April 4, 2026, alongside a new collection featuring the brand's first shoes.
A large-format capsule toy specialty store, the Gashapon Bandai Official Shop, is opening just outside Asakusa Hanayashiki in Tokyo's Taito Ward on March 4, 2026, with 300 machines stocked with Bandai's full lineup of new Gashapon releases.
Korean Dining Yaomi, a new Korean restaurant concept developed for Korean cuisine lovers, opens its first location in the underground Okayama Ichibangai shopping area directly connected to JR Okayama Station.
OJICO, an apparel and goods brand known for its playful T-shirt designs, is relocating its permanent store to Haneda Airport Garden on February 27, 2026, right at the entrance from Haneda Airport Terminal 3.
The stay-type complex facility Sango in Haruka-cho, Otaru City, Hokkaido has been honored in the "Interior Architecture" category of the internationally prestigious iF DESIGN AWARD 2026, selected from over 10,000 entries submitted from 68 countries and regions.
A new yakiniku restaurant, Yakiniku ABC, has opened in Shin-Okubo offering all-you-can-eat courses centered on wagyu, karubi, harami, and rosu — a first for an area known for pork samgyeopsal.
Peko-chan Milky Donuts, the donut specialty brand from Fujiya Co., Ltd., is launching two spring seasonal limited-edition flavors in March 2026, along with three new store openings across Wakayama, Kanagawa, and Osaka.
HAKU Kanazawa Cuisine opens at Kanazawa Forus 6F on March 7, 2026, offering an OMAKASE course that showcases the best of Kanazawa's food culture — from hand-crafted sushi and wagyu shabu-shabu to traditional Kaga vegetables.
A Hokkaido craft sweets brand built around brown cheese made from whey is opening its second location at New Chitose Airport, bringing its signature SNOWDOME premium sweets with a "crunch, fizz, and melt" texture to travelers.
Restaurant Brasserie Laurier on the 6th floor of Hotel Metropolitan Takasaki will reopen on Saturday, March 7, 2026, following a renovation inspired by the atmosphere of a Mediterranean resort.
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.
The former Matsumotokiyoshi Shibuya Part 1 store has been fully renovated and reopens on March 7, 2026 as "SHIBUYA SCRAMBLE FLAG," a white-themed flagship that forms a striking black-and-white twin tower with the existing SHIBUYA DOGENZAKA FLAG.
Morinaga Angel Museum MORIUM in Yokohama's Tsurumi ward reopens on February 24 with renovated permanent exhibits marking its 4th anniversary. A Spring Outing Campaign featuring Kyo-chan photo opportunities and visitor gifts runs from March 23 to April 10.
PBOX STND, a new social stand on the 10th floor of Shibuya PARCO, is set to open on March 4, 2026, featuring a carefully curated lineup of craft beers, spirits, vegan-friendly hot dogs, and izakaya-style bites that capture the cross-cultural energy of Shibuya.
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.
Sakaba Tsumugido, the popular izakaya known for its quality food at accessible prices, is opening a new Ikebukuro location on March 11, 2026, just one minute from Ikebukuro Station's West Exit.
An all-day acai café from SUGARY has opened its first Tokyo location in Ebisu, offering customizable acai bowls made with premium "grosso" grade acai puree supplied by FrutaFruta.
Courtyard by Marriott Okinawa Resort is set to open in June 2026 on Kise Beach in Nago, northern Okinawa — the brand's first beachfront resort hotel in Japan.
A new CHUMS store opens at COCOON CITY in Saitama Shin-Toshin on March 27, 2026, featuring classic American design inspired by the original Utah store and exclusive Saitama collaborations.
The Kumamoto Prefectural Traditional Crafts Museum, closed for its first major renovation since opening in 1982, will reopen on March 20, 2026, featuring an expanded craft shop, new café, and special exhibitions celebrating traditional crafts.
The Open-Air Museum of Ethnology Little World in Inuyama, Aichi reopens its Taiwan Area on March 14, 2026, featuring authentic street food like Hu Jiao Bing and new Chinese drama-inspired costume experiences.
Ryugujo Spa Hotel Mikazuki in Kisarazu, Chiba, reopens with completely renovated guest rooms in two buildings. Fujimitei opens March 18, 2026, and Ryugutei opens March 20, 2026, with a total of 95 refreshed rooms.
Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store is undergoing its largest renovation of the deli section since the building's opening in 2014, transforming 60% of the basement floor with 16 new shops opening from late February to late April 2026.
A new Comfort Hotel will open in Chitose, Hokkaido on June 15, 2026, marking the 100th Choice brand hotel in Japan. The 12-story property features 142 guest rooms, a library cafe, and complimentary breakfast buffet.
Kazeno Heritage will launch a cafe, party venue, and wedding business at Fukuyama Castle and Fukuju Kaikan, a registered tangible cultural property, starting April 2026.
The donut specialty shop JACK IN THE DONUTS at Yodobashi Akiba reopens on February 26th featuring the brand's vibrant new design. This marks the second Tokyo location to showcase the company's total rebranding launched in November 2025.
On February 19th, 2026, Japan Trading Card Center introduced "Gacha Super," a new feature that turns everyday grocery shopping into an exciting gacha experience. The app-exclusive service lets users purchase snacks, daily necessities, and fresh produce through a lottery-style system.
The resort hotel is transforming seven Japanese-style rooms into shower-equipped Japanese-Western rooms adorned with Echizen washi paper and Echizen lacquerware, opening March 25, 2026.
A new waterfront facility featuring shops, restaurants, and accommodations is set to open at Nishitetsu Yanagawa Station in Fukuoka's Yanagawa City, serving as a gateway to the historic water town known for its canal tours and eel cuisine.
A unique lifestyle villa opening in Nago, Okinawa, offering an intimate 4-room retreat where guests can experience living amid nature. Advance reservations are now available on Makuake with early bird discounts up to 60% off.
The recently opened Yamanaka Onsen Kajikaso introduces Restaurant Fuka, offering exclusive course dining featuring premium Hokuriku ingredients for overnight guests starting April 1, 2026.
A new addition to LUCUA Osaka opens on April 5, 2026, featuring Japan's largest character merchandise zone and a diverse restaurant area across floors 10-16 of the South Gate Building.
Critical Hit Inc. launches pre-registration for MasterGame, a smartphone forum-type community app designed to help returning game players overcome the challenge of confusing game updates and stay engaged through player interaction and direct collaboration with game companies.
A new flagship store featuring popular character merchandise from Narumiya's beloved junior fashion brands will open at LUCUA SOUTH in Umeda, Osaka in fall 2026.
Specialty coffee shop Sarutahiko Coffee will open its new Southwood Center Minami location in Kanagawa Prefecture in early summer 2026. The store will be located on the first floor of Southwood shopping center near Center Minami Station.
SINN PURETÉ, a Japanese beauty care brand featuring mindful beauty products, opens a direct store at Isetan Shinjuku's Beauty Apothecary on March 25, 2026. Special limited sets and purchase benefits will be available during the opening week.
TEA MARIA, a tea sweets brand specializing in fragrant tea confections, is opening its first permanent store at Tobu Department Store Ikebukuro on February 20, 2026. The shop features signature Earl Grey macarons, Darjeeling hard baumkuchen, and Uva milk tea langues de chat.
A new dining concept celebrating Ibaraki's natto culture opens at Excel Minami, offering authentic natto set meals at lunch and a community bar experience in the evenings.
A luxury beachfront hotel in Atami is being transformed into UMITO Atami Hontei, offering shared vacation ownership with stunning ocean views. Pre-sales begin early March 2026.
AGRIKO is launching a rooftop farm at Yoyogi Park BE STAGE in spring 2026, utilizing eco-friendly aquaponics cultivation. This urban farm offers a space to reconnect with nature through farming and food experiences in the heart of Tokyo.
A new curry bread specialty shop opens at Ario Yao in Osaka, featuring hand-wrapped curry bread made fresh in-store, including their award-winning "Melt-in-Your-Mouth Braised Pork Curry Bread."
On February 18, 2026, Gatten Sushi opened its eighth location in Kanagawa Prefecture. The new Hiratsuka Yotsuyanomiya store brings the signature gourmet conveyor belt sushi experience to the local community.
Godzilla Store Umeda is moving to NU Chayamachi 7F on April 6, 2026, with an impressive blue-lit Godzilla (2023) Heat Ray Version statue welcoming visitors to an enhanced shopping experience.
A new izakaya featuring private sunken kotatsu rooms opens just steps from Ohashi Station's west exit. Enjoy fresh Kyushu tuna, motsu nabe hot pot, and premium horse sashimi in an elegant Japanese setting.
Horiguchi Coffee & Gelato, a new concept combining Italian gelato culture with specialty coffee, opens March 19, 2026 at BASEGATE Yokohama Kannai, marking the coffee roaster's first expansion outside Tokyo.
Starting February 21st, Ito Kowakien hotel introduces a new welcome service at their lobby lounge, featuring a special opening concert, hot spring-steamed buns, and complimentary beverages for arriving guests.
To celebrate its one-year anniversary, Okuno Hitsujiya, Minami is offering its most popular fresh lamb dish at 373 yen, less than half the regular price of 863 yen (excluding tax), throughout March.
Two Mitsui Garden Hotels in Sapporo have launched new dining concepts featuring fermented foods and Western cuisine, offering guests diverse culinary experiences during their stay.
TOHO Retail is opening a new entertainment complex at NU Chayamachi in Osaka's Umeda area on April 6, 2026. The store features Godzilla merchandise, anime goods, and theater memorabilia all in one location.
The rooftop observation lounge overlooking Shibuya Scramble Crossing is reopening after renovations, featuring exclusive Hachiko binoculars and an enhanced viewing experience.
Bandai Namco Experience and Bandai Namco Amusement are opening the Gashapon Bandai Official Shop at YouMe Town Tokushima shopping center in Aizumi, Tokushima Prefecture on February 20, 2026 (Friday).
A new Kyushu-style izakaya featuring yakitori and motsunabe opens near Kawasaki Station on January 21, 2026, offering a spacious setting and authentic flavors.
A new resort-style lobby lounge featuring expansive atriums, handcrafted mojitos, and curated wines debuts at PHOENIX SEAGAIA OCEAN TOWER's first floor.
Two renowned Kyoto shops team up to create unique sansho-flavored confections - Sansho Merengue and Sansho Financier - blending traditional Japanese ingredients with French pastry techniques.
On February 17th, Shiseido Parlour, a historic confectionery shop from Tokyo's Ginza, opened at Daimaru Kobe Store. The shop brings over a century of Western confectionery tradition to Kobe, with exclusive Ginza flagship store items available for a limited time through March 3rd.
SONO Hotels & Resorts Apac announces its first entry into Japan with SONO Moon Nagoya, a lifestyle hotel opening just 8 minutes from Nagoya Station.
SHIBUYA109 Shibuya is launching a major spring renewal featuring new trend sweets, fashion brands, and an expanded dining area on B2F starting late February through late April.
Originally from Higashinakano in Tokyo, Daijiro no Shoronpo is opening a new location in Atami Ginza Shopping Street on Friday, February 13, 2026. The restaurant serves freshly steamed xiaolongbao made with carefully selected ingredients, alongside modern ukiyo-e artwork by Masumi Ishikawa.
Dusitthani Kyoto, a luxury hotel operated by Thailand's leading hotel and real estate development company Dusit International, has received a 4-star rating for the second consecutive year in the hotel category and a new 4-star rating in the spa category in the Forbes Travel Guide 2026.
IL DESIGN, the Japan general distributor of Copenhagen-based design brand UMAGE, has launched the Japanese website, bringing Danish furniture to Japan for the first time.
A new group-oriented hotel opens in Toranomon, accommodating up to 6 guests per room. With refined emerald-themed interiors and complete home-like amenities, illi Eme Tokyo-Toranomon brings a fresh hospitality concept to the redeveloped district.
Nesta Resort Kobe unveils Blaster Battlefield, a revamped team battle activity featuring Nerf blasters and flag capture gameplay, opening February 14, 2026 in the new SUNRISE ROAD area themed after Route 66.
Shinjuku Takashimaya opens a new sweets corner on B1F featuring weekly and monthly rotating selections of trending desserts, including Barakura English Garden apple pie, Dubai chocolate, and freshly baked cheese tarts.
A new resort hotel opens near Tokyo Disney Resort on February 13, 2026, featuring 750 rooms with exotic-themed interiors that evoke the excitement of traveling the world's oceans.
Yoro no Taki Co., Ltd. is holding a collaboration campaign with Yakuza Kiwami 3 / Yakuza 3 Gaiden Dark Ties at selected Yoro no Taki and Ikkenme Sakaba locations from February 12 to February 25, 2026. The restaurants will offer various themed menu items, and customers who order a collaboration menu item will receive a collaboration sticker. Additionally, a W Follow & Repost campaign on X will be held from February 12 to February 18, 2026.
JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo announces a special two-night culinary collaboration between Chef Francisco Araya of Araya and Chef Agustín Balbi of Sefino, featuring an 11-course menu on March 13-14, 2026.
A historic inn designated as a cultural heritage site in Ogori City, Fukuoka, launches a new café operated by IKK Holdings Co., Ltd., offering visitors a unique blend of history and hospitality.
MIGNON, a beloved mini croissant specialist from Kyushu, is opening its first location in southern Osaka at Tennoji Mio on March 6, 2026.
Beloved Tennoji landmark Brasserie Monochrome reopens March 1st with a refreshed 121-seat space featuring a new private floor and seasonal spring menu celebrating 26 years of service.
TORIKAI CAFE Co., Ltd. is opening "Vee Sweets KOKURA," the second franchise location of their plant-based sweets brand "Vee Sweets," in Kokura, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture on February 11, 2026 (national holiday).
On February 17, 2026, Coach will open a new experiential concept store in Kyoto. The store celebrates the brand's craftsmanship and heritage with playful design inspired by Bonnie Cashin.
Italian leather bag and accessory brand Coccinelle has opened a new pop-up store in the heart of Ginza, Tokyo, featuring exclusive items including the new C-ME Lock collection.
Mitsui Garden Hotel Okayama will reopen on August 9, 2026, after a complete renovation featuring redesigned guest rooms, expanded family accommodations, and a refreshed large communal bath inspired by Okayama's natural beauty.
Opening March 28, 2026, MoN Takanawa presents a diverse cultural lineup including exhibitions, live music, traditional performances, and innovative art experiences at TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY.
A new Italian restaurant featuring seasonal seafood and afternoon tea-style desserts is set to open at HOTEL AO KAMAKURA, offering stunning ocean views and cuisine by a chef trained in Italy.
A5-grade wagyu specialist Steak House Daichi in Kanazawa reopened in December 2025 with a significantly larger seating capacity, from 48 to 62 seats. The renovated restaurant now features private dining spaces, counter seating for solo diners, and wheelchair-accessible tables to accommodate a wider range of guests.
Artists and celebrities have been adorned by GURTWEIN's couture dresses. The first-ever private order event and new collection pop-up offers a rare opportunity to experience the brand's world, previously shown only in select locations, including exclusive Isetan pieces.
A new culinary landmark in Kawagoe offers chef Mitsumasa Kadohira's signature dishes. The "Bushu Kawagoe Ju" features luxurious roast beef made from local brand Bushu Wagyu beef, while the "Kameya x ECCOLA Dorayaki Gelato" combines seven flavors of Saitama ingredients, creating unforgettable tastes unique to Kawagoe.
A new collection and exhibition gallery has opened in the culturally rich Magome area, nurturing local love and people's rich sensibility and creativity!
A new initiative focused on co-creating housing solutions with customers opens at MUJI Tokyo Ariake, featuring Japan's first model room that recreates outdoor spaces from renovated public housing complexes.
PEDAL STANDARD Co., Ltd. has launched RINCLE, a sports bike rental platform partnering with local specialty shops across 12 prefectures and 24 stores.
Ginza Tairaku Tanggao, known for fluffy Taiwanese castella made with authentic methods and premium Japanese ingredients, opens a pop-up shop at Mito Keisei Department Store from February 6 to 12, 2026.
The Ito Ryokuyuu ryokan has opened new private dining rooms called "Fuji" where guests can enjoy a special onsen-steamed kaiseki course. A commemorative stay plan celebrating the early spring season is now available.
A new Korean restaurant specializing in seolleongtang, a traditional Korean soup made by simmering beef bones and meat for 48 hours, opens in Shin-Okubo on February 6, 2026. The restaurant features Japan's first colorful five-colored noodles made from natural ingredients.
The Pokémon Company opens PokéPark Kanto, the first permanent outdoor Pokémon facility, at Yomiuriland amusement park with a grand opening ceremony.
Starting February 7, 2026, Rusutsu Resort will launch high-performance Full Swing golf simulators at two locations within the resort, becoming the first facility in Hokkaido to offer this cutting-edge golf experience.
Snow Peak YAKEI SUITE ABURAYAMA FUKUOKA in Fukuoka City introduces an exclusive accommodation plan offering complete privacy with in-room check-in, dining, and private bonfire experience, all with stunning city night views.
The beloved sushi spot known for its long lines in Jimbocho has opened a new outpost offering fresh seafood bowls exclusively during weekday lunch hours at Pizza&Wine ESOLA Tamaplaza.
Gyutan Sakaba Tanto, known for its all-you-can-eat beef tongue for ¥550, relaunches as an experiential dining venue where guests can enjoy Murder Mystery games while dining and drinking in Kameido.
Luxury chocolate brand La Maison du Chocolat brings Parisian elegance to Tokyo with a special Valentine's campaign featuring floral decorations by renowned florist Nicolai Bergmann at two select locations.
La'gent Stay Hakodate Ekimae has completed renovation of select top-floor guest rooms, introducing two new room types that enhance the hotel's signature comfort and hospitality.
A new Yayoiken restaurant featuring an upscale brand image opens in Suzuka City, Mie Prefecture, with tablet ordering, a drink bar, and exclusive dessert menu.
Kujukushima Group will open HELLO MAPLI, a new maple sweets specialty store, on February 18, 2026, at JR NAGOYA TAKASHIMAYA in Nagoya. The brand offers premium maple confections with a modern design concept.
KONA'S COFFEE, which operates 51 locations across Japan, launches a new brand KNOWS COFFEE, opening its first store at AEON Mall Tsudanuma South on March 18, 2026.
Roche Bobois TOKYO will unveil the exclusive collaboration collection with renowned Spanish film director Pedro Almodóvar on March 12, 2026, marking the first showcase of this extraordinary furniture line in Japan.
Pasona Resort is launching THE PASONA natureverse retreat, a new long-stay wellness facility on Awaji Island in June 2026. The retreat focuses on holistic health through food, exercise, and sleep, with full-inclusive services and medical support.
Tokyo Takanawa Butterista, the butter sweets brand that has sold 200,000 units in 5 months, is now available at PLUSTA Gift Tokyo Gift Palette inside Tokyo Station starting February 3, 2026.
Known for their signature Nekase Genmai® brown rice, YUWAERU Inc. has pre-launched the community site "YUWAERU VILLAGE" on February 4, 2026, marking their 17th anniversary.
AMERICAN PHARMACY Marunouchi Store has reopened with a renewed concept, offering carefully selected domestic and international items in a prime location directly connected to JR Tokyo Station.
A new gourmet restaurant concept debuts in Kobe Sannomiya on February 5, 2026. CRAFT CHEESE MARKET offers the viral 'Drowning Soup Spa' pasta, theatrical 'Pakkaan Omurice', and unlimited pizza options in a spacious setting perfect for groups.
A new greeting space dedicated to Gunma-chan, Gunma Prefecture's official mascot, opened on February 3rd at the Gunma Prefectural Government Office. The space offers regular meet-and-greet events where visitors can interact with the beloved character.
Hotel Okada in Hakone Yumoto has reopened its foot bath and viewing terrace with an enhanced design featuring panoramic mountain views and a spacious indoor relaxation area.
A new standing-style seafood rice bowl restaurant, THE Ryoshidon, has opened at Kawasaki Dice just 1 minute from Kawasaki Station. Offering lightning-fast service with bowls served in 30 seconds, generous portions, and prices starting from ¥680.
Otaru Western Confectionery Shop LeTAO will open a limited-time shop at Gransta Tokyo inside Tokyo Station from February 9 to March 1, 2026, featuring Valentine's Day limited chocolate sweets and seasonal treats.
NOT A HOTEL announces a new project in Oku-Yugawara, Kanagawa Prefecture, a hot spring area with excellent access from Tokyo, expanding the brand's network to 17 locations nationwide.
A new Sharin location is set to open at Shinagawa Gran Passage in Minato-ku, Tokyo, bringing its signature medium-thick tsukemen to the bustling business district.
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.
Little World Museum of Man opens a renovated Taiwanese dining shop featuring authentic street food favorites on March 14, 2026.
The Royal Park Hotel Fukuoka has introduced a new Traditional Crafts Room on its premium floor, showcasing authentic Hakata weaving, Hakata magemono, and Hakata dolls. This special accommodation offers guests a unique opportunity to experience the city's rich cultural heritage.
Komugino Inc. announces the grand opening of Uchidaya Higashi-Isahaya Store in Isahaya City, Nagasaki Prefecture on February 5, 2026, marking the third phase of the Hakata udon rebranding project.
Celebrating its first anniversary in March 2026, Rosewood Miyakojima will fully launch CHOMA, a Japanese restaurant and bar inspired by Miyakojima's traditional Miyako-jofu textile. The beachfront dining destination offers sushi, teppanyaki, tempura, and yakitori, showcasing island ingredients.
The souvenir shop at Hakone's Gora Station has been renovated to reflect the natural beauty of the four seasons. Opening February 7, 2026, the new space features seasonal colors and an exclusive Imabari towel collection.
A new urban fitness facility featuring gym, pool, studios, spa & sauna opens at TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY. Pre-opening membership enrollment begins February 1, 2026.
Wonderia Yokohama, an immersive experience facility in the BASEGATE Yokohama Kannai complex, is set to open on March 19, 2026, with ticket sales beginning February 10, 2026.
The rebranded Hotel Amanek Asakusa Sakurabashi opens on December 29, 2025, combining traditional charm with modern amenities in one of Tokyo's most beloved tourist districts.
The renewed atmos Ginza blends traditional Edo aesthetics with modern sneaker culture, featuring artwork by SNEAKERWOLF and shoetree.
A new group accommodation facility opens at Keikyu Kamata, offering direct access from Haneda and Narita airports. Dream Kamata features three private bedrooms for up to 8 guests, providing privacy and a smart Tokyo stay.
A new entertainment corner opens at Mirai Shoten Laketown, featuring over 1,000 items of popular game merchandise, including 500 Honkai Star Rail products. Exclusive photo opportunities with life-sized character panels are also available.
Hida Sangyo's furniture brand HIDA is reopening its Nagoya store on January 31st, 2026, with expanded displays featuring diverse interior scenes, the debut of KOYORI collections, a forest aroma corner, and enhanced contract furniture exhibits showcasing sustainable woodworking traditions.
Hotel Indigo Karuizawa celebrates its 4th anniversary with an exclusive accommodation plan featuring four special benefits including original merchandise, herb tea, extended stay hours, and breakfast buffet.
Perie Inage, a commercial facility directly connected to JR Inage Station, is undergoing a complete renovation of its food zone "Food Square" and will reopen in spring 2026 under the new name "GOURMARENA."
A new 27-room apartment hotel featuring spacious rooms over 35 square meters, Japanese-inspired design, and excellent access to Haneda Airport opens near Hamamatsucho Station.
A new R HOTEL property opens in Osaka's Namba area on February 16, 2026, offering a calm urban retreat near Kuromon Market.
Saga Tamaya marks its 220th anniversary with a bold vision to transform beyond a traditional department store. Starting March 2026, the existing building undergoes major updates, while hot spring drilling begins on the new building site.
SATUR, a popular Korean contemporary brand, is opening its first permanent store in the Kansai area at LUCUA Osaka on February 27, 2026. The store will feature the brand's latest 26SS collection and offer exclusive novelties for visitors.
A limited-time collaboration brings THE JOURNEY premium skincare to private sauna rooms at Tokyo's newest wellness destination.
Dessert Choux, a new cream puff brand from Beard Papa's operator DAY TO LIFE, is opening a limited-time pop-up at Tokyo Station's Tokyo Gift Palette from January 31 to February 15. During this period, Tokyo Station will be the only place in Japan to experience Dessert Choux, featuring the winter-limited Pavé de Choux Chocolat as a new product.
Fufu Karuizawa Yoko no Kaze introduces a new Japanese cuisine menu featuring local Karuizawa ingredients and traditional techniques, starting February 1, 2026.
A new bonsai workshop store, Hello BONSAI club, has opened in Kyoto's Sanjo area, offering international visitors a hands-on experience creating palm-sized artificial mini-bonsai that can be taken home without quarantine concerns.
A warm and welcoming hotel opens in Osaka's Shinsekai district, offering comfortable stays near Tsutenkaku Tower with excellent access to Namba and major Osaka attractions.
A unique accommodation featuring trailers built with Antarctic-tested technology opens adjacent to Hakodate Station, offering unobstructed views of trains and the turntable.
KANSEI Kyoto Hachijo, a scent-themed hotel, now offers a special accommodation plan including tickets to teamLab Biovortex Kyoto, just a 1-minute walk away. A limited-time pop-up cafe collaboration also opens in February 2026.
Kushikatsu Tanaka is opening a new restaurant in Iwakura City, Aichi Prefecture on February 3rd, 2026. The new location will offer their signature kushikatsu and Osaka specialties with a grand opening campaign featuring draft beer at ¥319.
LUCUA Osaka will open 10 new stores starting February 13, featuring Western Japan's first permanent G Butters' location, Kansai's first SATUR store, and popular Hokkaido Soup Curry Suage.
NEMU RESORT, nestled within Ise-Shima National Park in Mie Prefecture, will reopen on April 18, 2026, with new villas, a pickleball court, expanded family amenities, and enhanced dining experiences centered around nature, activities, and learning.
TOOTH TOOTH TOKYO, a French bistro in Ebisu, has renewed its lunch menu starting January 29th. The new lineup features fresh-baked croissants, baguettes, and focaccia alongside seasonal potage and a selection of main dishes, offering a colorful French-inspired dining experience.
The ryokan in Beppu, Oita will undergo a major renovation in March 2026, introducing an all-inclusive lounge, amenity bar, and fully bed-equipped rooms for a more comfortable and flexible stay.
An all-weather indoor sports complex featuring baseball practice lanes, golf simulators, and specialized training facilities opens in Yamagata City, providing year-round training opportunities in the Tohoku region.
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.
Liquor Shop LE, a new wine shop curated by the sommelier team from Ginza L'écrin, opened at Atre Ueno on January 2, 2026. With over 600 wines starting from ¥3,000 and featuring an in-store tasting bar, it offers a relaxed wine selection experience directly connected to JR Ueno Station.
Plus 1 Co., Ltd., based in Nagasaki and operating restaurants, will soon open a new location called Yakiniku Reimen Fukutora in Kumamoto. This restaurant is the sister brand of Yakiniku Reimen Gensuke, a beloved establishment known for authentic meat dishes and handmade cold noodles that continues to draw crowds even eight months after opening.
The official store featuring Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts merchandise celebrates 25 years since the first film's release with a new permanent location at Tokyo Character Street.
On January 29, 2026, Origin Toshu Corporation opens Renge Shokudo Toshu Mitakadai in Tokyo's Mitaka City, offering Chinese cuisine for families and solo diners.
A new Saint Marc Café & Cha location opens in Meguro on January 30, 2026, marking the brand's first store in central Tokyo. The cafe features tea-focused drinks and exclusive handmade menu items.
Experience the ultimate strawberry sweets at Strawberry choco, a specialty store making its Niigata debut for a limited-time run from February 1 to February 28, 2026, at AEON Mall Niigata Kameda Inter.
A new fast-casual dining concept specializing in sauce-dipped pork cutlet rice bowls debuts in Tokyo's business district, offering quick, satisfying meals for busy workers.
The U.S.-based sustainable luxury hotel brand 1 Hotels announces the opening of its first Japan location, 1 Hotel Tokyo, in early March 2026, with reservations now available.
A new thermal spa and restaurant complex opens inside edit x seven Setouchi Shodoshima hotel on Shodoshima Island in the Seto Inland Sea. Experience authentic Finnish sauna, infinity pools, and Mediterranean cuisine featuring local island ingredients.
The beloved Fukuoka motsunabe restaurant Hakata Motsunabe Maedaya will open its first Tokyo branch in Shinjuku East Exit on February 2, 2026, bringing authentic Hakata hot pot to the capital.
Hiramatsu Corporation opens a new French restaurant "HRMT STAGE" in Ebisu, Tokyo on February 21, 2026, designed by nendo to embody the harmony of tradition and innovation.
Odakyu Tama Center Station, the gateway to Sanrio Puroland, will undergo a complete interior renovation starting February 2, 2026. The new design features 14 Sanrio characters in a vibrant rainbow-themed yume kawaii (dreamy cute) concept, replacing the previous 4-character blue-and-white theme.
A popular accommodation in Okinawa's Chatan Town has reopened on January 7, 2026, offering a unique "experience-based stay" that combines traditional Japanese culture with Okinawa's appeal.
GREEN SPRINGS, a complex facility in Tachikawa, will undergo its first renewal in spring 2026, with multiple new shops opening sequentially. The facility celebrates its 5th anniversary in 2025.
A new relaxation facility opens in Miyakonojo, Miyazaki, featuring a Starbucks cafe, botanical garden, rooftop garden, and direct sales store. The facility utilizes renewable energy from sweet potato fermentation and coffee grounds recycling.
A new rescue dog and cat interaction cafe, ANELLA CAFE Kawasaki Ekimae, opened on January 22nd in Kawasaki, Kanagawa. This marks the 20th location nationwide and the third in Kanagawa prefecture.
On February 13, 2026, the FEILER shop on the 10th floor of Hankyu Umeda Main Store will reopen with a completely new concept. Featuring the largest sales floor area of any department store FEILER shop in Japan, the renewed store offers an elegant space where visitors can experience the brand's latest products, including exclusive baby items available only at select locations.
A new family-oriented glamping facility featuring tree house accommodations, outdoor BBQ dining, and an indoor kids' play area opens in Komono Town, Mie Prefecture on March 7, 2026.
Yakitori Torimaru Ishiyama opens on January 23, 2026, in Ishiyama, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture. This charcoal-grilled yakitori restaurant has been created by renovating a traditional Japanese house, preserving the area's architectural heritage while offering hand-skewered yakitori.
Chermside Sandwich, the popular volume-style sandwich shop on Harajuku's Takeshita Street, has opened a second location specializing in gourmet baguette sandwiches. The new restaurant-style shop features made-to-order baguette sandwiches with two floors of dining space.
A new luxury hotel opens on Shodoshima Island on January 26, 2026, featuring 45 ocean-view rooms, a thermal spa, and Mediterranean cuisine celebrating local ingredients.
Meiji collaborates with SCENTMATIC to introduce "meiji THE Cacao Chocolate Diagnosis," an AI system that recommends chocolate based on scent preferences, at a limited-time popup event in Yurakucho Marui.
A beloved Showa-era cafe cherished in Kobe's Minato Motomachi area reopens as Meriken Dori Prologue on January 24, 2026, operated by coffee specialist Nichibei Coffee, preserving its nostalgic atmosphere and signature coffee blend.
and ST collaborates with Qoo10 to launch a Valentine's-themed beauty and fashion salon booth at and ST TOKYO in Harajuku from January 30 to February 16, 2026. Visitors can experience personalized styling sessions, try award-winning beauty products, and receive special novelty bags.
Gaemizib, the popular Korean restaurant specializing in Nakgopsae (a spicy hot pot with octopus, beef intestines, and shrimp) from Busan, Korea, is set to open its third location at Hankyu Kappa Yokocho in Osaka's Umeda district on February 3, 2026. Online reservations are now available, and a special campaign offering complimentary MAERYO Makgeolli will be held at all three locations to celebrate the opening.
Known as one of Japan's premier hidden hot spring destinations, Kawamata Onsen "Kura" reopens as Livemax Resort Kawamata Onsen, marking the 200th location of the Livemax Hotels & Resorts chain.
Ringodo, a specialty candy apple shop popular across Kyushu, is opening its first permanent Tokyo location at Kita-Senju Marui on February 5, 2026.
A new cultural complex featuring pottery galleries and traditional Okinawan soba restaurants opened on January 20, 2026, in Yomitan Village, celebrating the area's rich craft heritage and local cuisine.
Chef Shinji Harada, who led the Michelin-starred Aroma Fresca for 18 consecutive years, launches a new Italian concept featuring counter-style dining and innovative cuisine at AMANTE GINZA in Ginza, Tokyo.
On January 26, 2026, the popular ramen chain Hokkaido Ramen Santouka will open its first location in Nagasaki Prefecture at the newly developed Nagasaki Stadium City.
Korean inner beauty brand NE:AR opens a limited-time pop-up store at Shibuya Modi featuring exclusive TWICE Sana trading cards, special pricing, and limited novelty items with purchase.
Okinawa Harbor View Hotel introduces exclusive experience-based activity plans for guests, including whale watching and island tours, with convenient hotel pick-up service from Naha.
Opening in 1926, Takarazuka Hotel has been an integral part of the city's history. The hotel marks its centennial milestone on May 14, 2026, with a three-month celebration featuring special accommodations, dining experiences, and concerts.
A new baked goods specialty shop offering unique financiers, madeleines, and specialty coffee opens in Tokyo's Ryogoku area, bringing a sweet story inspired by cats to everyday life.
Kyoritsu Maintenance will open Dormy Inn Yokkaichi, featuring natural hot spring baths, a high-temperature dry sauna with auto-löyly, and local cuisine breakfast buffet, on March 17, 2026.
A new boutique hotel, mont, has opened in Nozawa Onsen Village, Nagano Prefecture. The 100-year-old former inn has been fully renovated into a modern accommodation featuring a wood-fired restaurant and 10 unique guest rooms.
Shinagawa InterCity's commercial area is set to reopen on March 30, 2026, featuring the new food hall SHINATERRACE KITCHEN, Japan's largest station-connected brewery restaurant YONA YONA TOKYO BREWERY, and various new dining and entertainment venues under the concept of "Shinagaru" (connecting).
MANHATTAN TABLE, the restaurant on the 25th floor of Shinjuku Washington Hotel, will start dinner service from February 1, 2026, offering modern cuisine with night views of West Shinjuku.
Sun Hoseki and GiGO Entertainment have teamed up to open Hoppe-chan★Cafe at GiGO Collaboration Cafes nationwide. The limited-time cafe features Instagram-worthy original menus, exclusive merchandise, and special perks for fans from January 24 to February 15, 2026.
Traditional Japanese confectionery shop Takayamado, established in 1887, returns to its founding area with a new station store offering seasonal fresh wagashi, signature sweets, and original pineapple manju.
Capella Kyoto, set to open in spring 2026 in Kyoto's historic Miyagawa-cho district, has revealed its architectural and interior design concept that reimagines the traditional machiya townhouse for the modern era.
LIFE style Co., Ltd. opens Saisai Malatang, a specialty malatang restaurant, at Lazona Kawasaki Plaza on January 17, 2026, marking the first such establishment in the Kanto region with customizable healthy hot pot options.
SQUEEZE and RealGate launch a 2-room urban hotel in Hatagaya, Tokyo, on January 17, 2026, implementing a sustainable hotel model through conversion of an aged building.
Fashion brand Ungrid will launch its inaugural pop-up store at Lumine Ikebukuro from January 19 to February 23, 2026, featuring the 2026 Spring collection and exclusive FRUIT OF THE LOOM collaboration items.
A new Mister Donut freestanding shop opens at Awaji Service Area on the Kobe-Awaji-Naruto Expressway, offering scenic views of Akashi Kaikyo Bridge and a relaxing rest stop.
Anique Inc. is hosting a special collaboration cafe celebrating the broadcast of Fire Force Season 3, opening simultaneously at Share CAFE Harakado and Hakata Marui stores from February 6, 2026.
The Hakodate Onuma Prince Hotel has opened a new winter activity area called "Hakodate Onuma Snow Field," offering snowshoe and cross-country skiing experiences in the scenic Onuma region starting January 17, 2026.
Piyorin, the beloved chick-shaped dessert from JR Nagoya Station, celebrates its 15th anniversary in 2026 with a year-long celebration featuring special collaborations, a new café space, and commemorative sweets.
Starting January 21st, 2026, Strings Hotel Nagoya introduces a limited collaboration room featuring ReFa's premium beauty products. The package includes a take-home ReFa recovery wear set, exclusive room amenities, and breakfast buffet to commemorate the hotel's 10th anniversary.
A new Tully's Coffee opens in Sagamiono Central Park featuring on-site coffee roasting, sustainable design with domestic wood, and community partnership events for families.
Anker Store Outlet Okinawa Ashibina will open on January 22, 2026, featuring approximately 320 Anker Group products. The store design incorporates Okinawan elements including coral-based wall finishes and Ryukyu glass pendant lights. A grand opening campaign offers 10% off select products from January 22 to February 1.
A new rice bran enzyme bath salon opens in Tokyo's Edogawa Ward, offering natural heat therapy for beauty and wellness using 100% domestic rice bran.
Italian fragrance brand CULTI MILANO opens a limited-time pop-up store at NEWoMan Yokohama from January 14 to 27, 2026, featuring room diffusers, perfumes, and exclusive items.
Hokusai Graphic near Kenrokuen Garden in Kanazawa reopens with a renewed focus on traditional Japanese umbrellas, featuring approximately 1,200 umbrellas and an enhanced shopping experience.
Plus Vendome will host a special pop-up store at Takashimaya Shinjuku Store from February 11 to 17, 2026, featuring online-exclusive jewelry collections including the popular NANA collaboration items.
A new luxury flexible office space has opened in Fukuoka's Tenjin district, offering an urban villa concept that harmonizes business efficiency with relaxation in a prime location.
A new open-air shopping complex featuring a supermarket, restaurants, electronics, and specialty stores is set to open in Nakagawa City, Fukuoka Prefecture, on March 7, 2026.
The Aderans Yokohama Kannai salon relocates and reopens with enhanced facilities, including a new wig display area, private consultation rooms, and scalp analysis monitors.
Ginza Yazaemon, a new aging kappo restaurant, will open in Ginza 4-chome on January 15, 2026. The restaurant features aged wagyu, seafood, and vegetables served at a counter kitchen.
Fujiya has opened a new café concept featuring drinks and sweets inspired by the long-selling Milky candy. Located at Urawa-Misono Station on the Saitama Rapid Railway, this first-ever location offers Milky-flavored beverages, donuts, pies, muffins, cakes, and soft-serve ice cream.
A traveling oyster shack serving fresh seafood from across Japan opens at AEON Mall Ogaki on January 17. First 10 groups daily receive complimentary crab miso shell grills during the 6-day opening event.
A new Tully's Coffee store opens at Susono Station in Shizuoka on January 19, marking the first collaboration between the coffee chain and Mishima Shinkin Bank. The two-story space features shared seating areas and a rooftop deck overlooking Mount Fuji.
Kumamoto-based artisan donut shop 3 O'Clock Donuts brings its unique frozen-ready Zakudo donuts to Hakata Station's Mying POP UP SPACE for a limited time from January 14 to 31, 2026.
French Restaurant FOURGRAINS opens at Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo, featuring a signature dish that combines foie gras with aromatic coffee flavors. The restaurant celebrates tradition and innovation.
A popular Seoul meat dish makes its Japanese debut at Obongzip in Shin-Okubo. Dwaejikalbi, tender pork back ribs slow-cooked until they fall off the bone and served in a spicy-sweet sauce on a sizzling stone plate, launches January 13.
Pets Tokyo's Hatagaya location is now offering items from the trendy dog brand "moncheri," which has been gaining attention on social media. The store features a selection of warm outerwear, knitwear, and walking accessories perfect for the upcoming season.
The Battle Cats collaboration cafe opens at And GALLERY locations in Yurakucho, Namba, and Nagoya from February 4 to 25, featuring Valentine-themed characters, exclusive menu items, and limited merchandise.
TOMORROWLAND stores nationwide will host a MAISON de SABRÉ pop-up store from January 15 to January 25, 2026. This limited-time event offers a rare opportunity to explore the world of the internationally acclaimed leather brand in person.
COA, the acclaimed beauty salon that won the HOT PEPPER Beauty AWARD GOLD Prize for two consecutive years, has opened its fifth location, COA GINZA Maison, in Ginza on January 6, 2026.
A new gelato pique cafe opens at Ikebukuro Sunshine City on January 30, 2026, featuring customizable cookie crepes where guests can top them with up to 5 alphabet letters and bear-shaped cookies.
The vintage clothing store in Matsuyama, Ehime has opened a new second floor specializing in men's and US vintage fashion. The store offers 24-hour shopping with a face recognition system and cashless payment.
SHOGUN PIZZA, the sister brand of SHOGUN BURGER, is opening its first Tokyo location on Shibuya's Spain Slope. This gourmet pizza specialty shop, originally launched in Toyama Prefecture in December 2020, offers authentic one-hand pizzas crafted individually by pizza artisans, making it easy to enjoy high-quality pizza on the go.
A new stay experience launches in Yobuko, one of Japan's three major morning markets. Opening from January 16 to 30, 2026, Nakao Jinroku HOTEL and facilities unite food, lodging, and sauna for an immersive harbor town exploration.
A new charcoal-grilled eel specialty restaurant, Fujisan, opens in Nonoichi City, Ishikawa Prefecture, offering high-quality unagi at affordable prices with unlimited rice refills and diverse menu options.
A new luxury whole-house rental brand launches in Kyoto's historic Ishibe Koji alley, offering an intimate stay near Kiyomizu-dera and Gion with private chef facilities and dedicated concierge service.
Peko-chan Milky Donut specialty shop unveils 4 new products including chocolate-coated Milky donuts, fluffy ring donuts, and donut holes, while opening a new location at Ario Kameari in Tokyo.
A new Japanese akoya pearl specialty shop, Shizuku Pearl, opens on January 14, 2026, near Kuhombutsu Station. The shop offers directly sourced pearls from Ise-Shima, featuring both high-quality classic pearls and unique baroque pearl jewelry at accessible prices.
Umematsuri TOKYO Komagome store, a specialty shop offering pickled plums from across Japan, opened on January 5, 2026 in Tokyo's Kita Ward, allowing customers to taste and select from a diverse range of umeboshi.
On January 21, 2026, gelato pique cafe opens its third store in the Kyushu/Okinawa region and the only location in Fukuoka Prefecture at Solaria Plaza. The opening features an exclusive collaboration crepe with Hakata no Aji Yamaya mentaiko, a special Pique Bear Cookie Crepe with four cookies, and a limited-edition HAPPY BAG.
Cafe Terrace "Camellia" at Hotel Okura JR Huis Ten Bosch is renovating with 36 additional seats and a refreshed layout, reopening January 22, 2026. The renovation features new high-back sofas and special campaign offerings including upgraded buffet items.
From March 16, 2026, Oirase Keiryu Hotel by Hoshino Resorts will launch a unique spring experience celebrating moss flowers. This special program offers guests an alternative to traditional cherry blossom viewing with moss discovery tours, educational sessions, and themed sweets.
Specialty single-origin coffee brand NOZY COFFEE opened "flow by nozy coffee" in Kyoto Shijo-Kawaramachi on January 7, 2026. The renovated machiya offers coffee, cocktails, and craft beer from morning to night.
A new rice flour bagel specialty shop using freshly milled rice flour from their own cultivated rice is opening in Fukuoka's Tenjin district, offering completely gluten-free baked goods.
Laguna Garden Hotel in Ginowan City, Okinawa is launching "Safi Spa Okinawa" with a new outdoor sauna area and renovated indoor saunas supervised by sauna legend Dai Matsuo, rebranding their popular Aqua Zone facility.
The Hokkaido mountain resort completes major renovation featuring all-new guest rooms, private sauna suites, and renovated public saunas supervised by renowned sauna expert "ととのえ親方" (Sauna Master Matsuo).
Mobile Factory announces the opening of Station Memories! Official Web Shop, offering better value on in-game currency purchases with bonus items starting January 21, 2026.
A new counter sushi introductory restaurant from the acclaimed Sushi Ginza Onodera brand opens in Akasaka on January 13th (Tuesday), offering premium quality sushi at exceptional value with special weekday lunch and evening drink sets.
On January 9, 2026, two unique culinary destinations debut in Kyoto's Gion Shijo area, housed in a renovated 100-year-old machiya. A kyoto offers teppanyaki kaiseki dining, while B kyoto serves as a Japanese tea cafe-bar with views of the Kamo River.
Ichiban-ya Co., Ltd. is set to open the third location of CURRY HOUSE CoCoICHIBANYA WORLD at KITTE OSAKA on January 7, 2026, bringing international CURRY HOUSE CoCo ICHIBANYA menu favorites to the Kansai region for the first time.
The popular Korean yogurt ice cream brand "YOGURT PURPLE" has opened its first store in Japan at Tsuruhashi Koreatown in Osaka. The shop offers rich, fresh yogurt ice cream with a variety of fresh fruit toppings and unique combinations.
A new specialty eel restaurant offering high-quality unagi at affordable prices has opened in Okazaki City. "Fujisan" brings charcoal-grilled eel expertise with all-you-can-eat rice and premium wagyu dishes.
A new branch of TONTON, known for its savory Obihiro-style pork bowl, opens in Narita City, Chiba Prefecture in late January 2026.
A new sky-high dining space overlooking Lake Toya will debut at The Windsor Hotel Toya. The restaurant renovation includes breakfast service, afternoon tea, and exclusive lounge access for suite guests.
TAIMATSU Co., Ltd., which develops inbound business centered on the Japanese knife brand MUSASHI JAPAN, opened a new store, MUSASHI JAPAN Hiroshima Hondori, on December 1, 2025.
After a pre-opening period starting in late July, Sousou Sanuki Shido celebrates its grand opening on December 26. The villa has been updated with renovation work and new furniture, creating a comfortable space with the Sousou-style Japandi aesthetic while continuing to showcase the local region.
Innovation Partners launches a pilot stay program at the renovated Suzuki Inn in Joetsu City, Niigata, running through February 28, 2026, inviting local residents to experience the historic inn's transformation into a multifunctional hub.
Vendome Boutique, a costume jewelry brand showcasing the beauty of natural materials, will refresh its JR Nagoya Takashimaya store on December 26, 2025. The reopening features spring-themed accessories and a special Noritake collaboration.
The Windsor Hotel Toya is set to transform its top floor into a sky-high dining experience featuring breakfast, afternoon tea, and exclusive lounge access for suite guests, all with panoramic views of Lake Toya. The restaurant renewal is scheduled to open in spring 2026.
APÉRO, a beloved wine destination in Tokyo's Aoyama and Ikejiri areas, is opening its first location in Niseko on January 9, 2026. The new venue will feature casual French cuisine highlighting organic Hokkaido ingredients paired with sommelier-curated French wines and local Hokkaido selections.
A new tea café called Gaya has opened in Asagaya, Tokyo, transforming a 97-year-old traditional house into a welcoming space that combines Japanese tea culture with creative craftsmanship. The café offers a wide range of teas and serves as a multi-purpose venue for the local community.
seven x seven Ishigaki will present a special New Year's show featuring 500 drones and fireworks against the Ishigaki night sky, running for three days from January 1 to 3, 2026.
A new Shine Post POP UP SHOP is opening at Yurakucho Marui 7F from January 6 to 27, 2026, featuring exclusive merchandise including collection cards, badges, acrylic figures, and more.
Soubourou Concept Ryukyu, a luxury villa blending Japanese modern aesthetics with Ryukyuan culture, opens in Minamiboso, Chiba. The exclusive one-group-per-day villa features Ryukyuan limestone interiors, ocean views, Minamiboso hot springs, heated pool, private sauna with cold plunge, and climate-controlled BBQ pavilion.
FLIPPER'S, a brunch café operated by BAYCREW'S, opens its 6th domestic store at DIGS, a new food destination building in Shinjuku. The new location features spacious sofa seating, private rooms, and exclusive matcha menu items.
A new manga-themed hotel in Umeda opens with approximately 10,000 manga volumes available for guests to read during their stay
Junestry Co., Ltd. announces the opening of Gyoemon, a new budget-friendly seafood izakaya featuring fresh fish from Toyosu Market, with most menu items priced at 439 yen in Tokyo's Shinbashi district.
A new private dining area opens December 18, 2025, at Mamefuya Yasumaru, a restaurant housed in a 1914 sukiya-style building with a historic Japanese garden designed by renowned landscape architect Ogawa Jihei.
A new hobby stationery and stamp shop, Chimacal-do, has opened in Zushi City, Kanagawa, offering unique products including original glass pens and custom stamp creation services.
Popular character Loveez gets its first theme cafe in Tokyo's Shinjuku and Nagoya, running from December 20, 2025 to February 8, 2026 with Instagram-worthy winter menus.
A new Starbucks concept store opened on the Shinkansen platform at JR Shin-Yokohama Station, offering freshly brewed coffee and light meals to travelers.
Addict Inc., which operates the original brand 'Flapper', is opening a POPUP STORE featuring official goods from Cartoon Network's popular anime 'The Powerpuff Girls' at MIYASHITA PARK in partnership with Warner Brothers Discovery Global Consumer Products.
TOKYO LOLLIPOP, a brand selected for Forbes JAPAN's Culture-Preneurs 30, opens a new store on the B2F of Ginza Station featuring an over 180cm tall giant vending machine and unique experiential shopping.
The popular BUTTER NO ITOKO brand debuts in Yokohama with a new store at Sogo Yokohama featuring their full product lineup and an exclusive "Hama-mitsu Honey & Milk" flavor using local Yokohama honey.
The popular Cardcaptor Sakura TaKaRaBaKo POPUP SHOP arrives in Nagoya, Aichi for the first time. The limited-time shop opens at Nagoya PARCO on December 19, 2025, featuring exclusive merchandise including new Kero-chan and Suppi cookie boxes.
A new collaboration cafe featuring EXILE TETSUYA-produced AMAZING COFFEE opens at Kobe Suma SeaWorld, offering exclusive orca-themed drinks and snacks.
A pop-up store featuring merchandise from the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts film series opens at NEWoMan Yokohama from November 20 to December 25, 2025, with exclusive gifts and new holiday-themed products.
BRISK STAND, the champion of Japan Burger Championship 2025 known for Japanese-inspired gourmet burgers, opens its Ebisu location on November 1st with special opening campaigns.
A new combined atelier and shop featuring Anna Miller's, La maison JOUVAUD, and Kashiho Imuraya will open in Tsu City, offering American pies, Provençal pastries, and traditional Japanese wagashi all under one roof.
Cheese Pige, a cheese sweets specialty shop started by three cheese-loving women from Shizuoka, opens its first Kanagawa store at Yokohama Joinus 1F, featuring exclusive Yokohama-limited menu items using truffles and red port wine.
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.
The premium artisan chocolate brand Maison Cacao opens its largest flagship store on Kamakura's Wakamiya Oji street, featuring a three-story Western-style mansion with live chocolate-making experiences, freshly baked sweets, and fresh cream puffs.
Aburi TORA, a global sushi restaurant chain with 13 locations worldwide, is opening its 4th Japan location at the newly opened Komazawa Park Quarter commercial facility on November 11th.
On November 13, 2025 (Thursday), Graff opened its 12th store in Japan, "Graff Kyoto Takashimaya Store," in the cultural heart of Kyoto's Shijo district.
A limited-time Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts pop-up store will open at Dainagoya Building in Nagoya, featuring exclusive merchandise and special purchase bonuses.
BookLive will open the official Tamagotchi shop 'Tamagotchi ふぁくとり～！' at Tokyu Plaza Harajuku 'Harakado' on November 22, 2025, featuring exclusive 29th-anniversary merchandise and an immersive experience space.
Poké Park Kanto, a new permanent outdoor Pokémon attraction spanning approximately 2.6 hectares, will open at Yomiuriland amusement park in Tokyo on February 5, 2026. The park features two main areas where visitors can explore a forest trail and enjoy attractions, shops, and shows.
A new brewery-equipped restaurant POWDERHOOD RESTAURANT & TAPROOM will open at ALPEN NODE in Niseko Grand Hirafu in December 2025, featuring the Transit Group's first original craft beer brand.
A new hub supporting locally-grown produce opens in Fukui Prefecture. Katsuyama DMO will operate a produce market and café featuring fresh Katsuyama-grown vegetables and sweets.
A nine-room small luxury hotel opens in Hashidate, Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture, celebrating the region's Kitamaebune ship heritage with locally sourced cuisine and renovated traditional architecture.
Popular Korean character Kkamang and Ant, with over 1.4 million social media followers, will open a collaboration cafe in Osaka from November 18 to November 23, 2025.
A pop-up store featuring official Nintendo merchandise will open at San-A Urasoe Nishikaigan PARCO CITY in Okinawa from November 29, 2025, to January 12, 2026. This marks the first time an official Nintendo store has opened in Okinawa.
MY ONLY FRAGRANCE opens a limited-time popup store at Sendai Mitsukoshi from November 19-25, featuring custom fragrance creation experiences and the exclusive Sendai-themed scent "Aobayama."
A new tea ceremony experience studio "Tea Ceremony Kyoto Gion" opens in Kyoto's iconic Gion district in November 2025, offering accessible chair-style tea ceremony experiences for international visitors.
A new Japanese-style izakaya featuring Kyoto-style oden and seasonal tempura has opened in Omiya, Saitama. The restaurant offers an all-you-can-eat oden appetizer and private dining rooms.
Marimocraft will host a limited-time pop-up store featuring collaboration goods between sign language art artist Hidehiko Kado and Hello Kitty at Shibuya Sakura Stage from November 6 to November 19, 2025.
A Korean family apparel brand launches its first pop-up store in Japan, offering parent-child matching items from November 6 to 30, 2025.
Colomban collaborates with popular character Fuku Fuku Nyanko for its 10th anniversary. Special menus and cakes featuring adorable cat characters will be available at Colomban Harajuku Salon and Colomban Harajuku from November 3rd, 2025.
A new oden and robata dining experience arrives in Morioka with the opening of Oden to Robata Takeshi Morioka Odoori on October 31, 2025, bringing creative oden and live robata-yaki to Iwate Prefecture for the first time.
Sydney-based lifestyle brand Deus Ex Machina will open its first outlet store in Japan at Mitsui Outlet Park Okazaki on November 4, 2025, marking its first entry into the Tokai region
Chiikawa Yaki, the popular character-themed pastry shop, is expanding to Chiba with its second location. The new store will offer exclusive new flavors including Pistachio, Strawberry Chocolate, and Rare Cheese.
Hirado Castle in Nagasaki Prefecture will debut Japan's first permanent castle sauna, the Hirado Castle Kaijuyagura CASTLE SAUNA, opening on November 1, 2025. This unique facility features a 4-person barrel sauna on the castle turret's terrace, offering panoramic ocean views and authentic Finnish sauna experiences.
A new food hall featuring 13 diverse dining establishments opens in Akasaka, Tokyo, aiming to become a social hub for the community with indoor and outdoor spaces.
A new matcha specialty shop featuring carefully selected Uji matcha from Kyoto's historic Morihan tea house opens in Asakusa on November 5th, offering authentic Japanese cultural experiences and signature matcha sweets.
On November 1, 2025, a new bespoke fragrance shop is set to open in Hida Takayama, Gifu Prefecture. MY ONLY FRAGRANCE, a Kyoto-based brand, will launch its 13th location in a renovated 256-year-old machiya building.
Two renovated guesthouses open in Wakayama's historic Kyū-Oguchi Village, a key stopover on the Kumano Kodo trail. SEN.HAVEN NAKAMURA and SAKURAI offer simple, comfortable lodging for trekkers exploring the sacred pilgrimage routes.
A new fresh donut specialty store featuring domestically-sourced flour and in-store preparation opens its fourth location in Japan, bringing heart-shaped donuts and seasonal flavors to Tokyo's Kagurazaka neighborhood.
A collaborative pop-up shop featuring the globally popular game Identity V and Sanrio Characters is coming to Hakata Marui's 7th floor from October 25 to November 9, 2025.
A new specialty tuile sandwich shop KARON will open for a limited time at Kansai International Airport starting October 1, 2025. Featuring unique "crispy, crumbly, fluffy" textures, the shop offers Amaou strawberry and Uji matcha flavored chocolate tuile sandwiches.
A unique tempura bowl restaurant, Gion Ntedon, opens in Kyoto's Gion district on October 23, 2025. The restaurant offers an innovative dining experience featuring matcha-infused rice, fresh tempura served separately, and French press-extracted dashi for a hitsumabushi-style finish.
A new seaside bakery cafe, YUNAGI Cafe, will open on November 17, 2025 in Shunan City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, offering freshly baked breads and sweets with stunning views of the Seto Inland Sea.
IKKYU, a Kyoto-born specialty chocolate confectionery shop, will open its first location on the basement floor of Kyoto Takashimaya S.C. on October 23, 2025, offering unique chocolates crafted with the proprietary Shōmon method.
A new urban sake brewery combining a shared brewing facility and a pub where visitors can watch sake-making opens in Osaka Umeda on November 1, 2025. The facility features fresh sake on tap and evening brewing sessions visible through glass.
Kayanoya opens a new flagship store in Ginza on November 21, 2025. The store, designed by renowned architect Kengo Kuma, offers exclusive dashi products and premium gifts that showcase Japanese food culture.
A new complex facility featuring cafes and outdoor recreation support functions has opened in Rinko Park in Yokohama's Minato Mirai 21 district on October 17, 2025.
A new soba restaurant combining authentic Japanese buckwheat noodles with modern cafe-style dining is set to open in Futakotamagawa. SOBA FUTATSU offers gluten-free soba made with domestic buckwheat flour and premium bonito flakes.
Two popular bakery brands from Fukuoka, I'm donut? and dacō, will open their first stores in the Yokohama area at Yokohama Timber Wharf on October 17, 2025. The stores will feature fresh donuts and bakery items with new limited-edition products exclusive to this location.
A new luxury commercial facility HAERA will open in early summer 2026 at The Landmark Nagoya Sakae, featuring world-class luxury brands and diverse dining experiences across B2F to 4F.
JACK IN THE DONUTS, a specialty donut shop, will open its new location at Lumine Yokohama on October 17th (Friday), offering over 25 varieties of donuts from around the world.
THE FARM agricultural resort in Chiba will open its winter-limited Starry Sky Strawberry Garden on December 13, 2025, featuring nighttime strawberry picking under illumination.
A special event celebrating the re-release of THE FIRST SLAM DUNK movie opens in Kobe from October 13-26, featuring new merchandise including Sannoh uniforms and an immersive basketball court experience.
A new confectionery shop by Wabiya Korekido is opening in Gion's Nishi-Hanamikoji, featuring limited crepes and signature cheese soufflés.
The official ONE PIECE flagship store, ONE PIECE BASE SHOP, is set to open at Shinjuku Marui Main Building on December 5, 2025. This large-scale experiential retail facility spans 1,185 square meters and will feature approximately 500 exclusive original products.
A limited-time pop-up store featuring the popular character Opanchu Usagi opens at Tower Records Shibuya from October 30 to November 25, 2025, showcasing new merchandise themed around a candy factory concept.
A new luxury pet-friendly hot spring resort is opening in Yufuin, Oita Prefecture. All rooms feature natural hot springs, and villa suites include private dog runs.
A new gelato specialty shop opens on Harajuku's iconic Takeshita Street. Born from NOA COFFEE's 50-year legacy, Gelato Kitchen NOA brings authentic Italian gelato made with traditional techniques and premium Japanese ingredients.
Caption by Hyatt Kabuto-cho Tokyo opened on October 7, 2025, marking Hyatt's newest brand's first entry into Tokyo and the fourth location worldwide.
A new nama donut specialty store supervised by a patissier is opening near Yokohama Station. POTERI BAKERY -TOKYO- Yokohama will offer elegant, cake-like donuts filled with rich custard cream made with Hokkaido milk.
The highly popular Crayon Shin-chan Cinema Parade, which has captivated fans worldwide at Sunshine City Ikebukuro, is opening its long-awaited second location in Hakata on Friday, November 14.
A new rice ball specialty shop "Hitonigiri" opens in Asakusa, offering premium onigiri made with 100% Niigata Uonuma Koshihikari rice, domestic salt, and seaweed.
A new dining establishment focusing on heartwarming meals prepared by seniors has opened in Katsunuma, Yamanashi Prefecture. The restaurant serves freshly-made onigiri and vegetable-rich pork soup.
The formerly closed meet tree Café NAKATSUGAWA has reopened as meet tree HITO to KI Shinmachi Store on September 13, 2025, offering exquisite chestnut sweets including the popular Nakatsugawa Premium Mont Blanc.
A new caramel milk sweets specialty store BLUE POND will open exclusively at Daimaru Sapporo on October 8, 2025, featuring unique treats supervised by Hokkaido dairy specialists.
A new complex store "ENGAWA ASAKUSA" will open in Tokyo's Asakusa on October 19, 2025, offering visitors a chance to experience Japanese beauty and craftsmanship through products, dining, and cultural workshops.
A new restaurant specializing in hot spring yudofu (boiled tofu) and kamameshi (pot rice) opens in Hakone's Sengokuhara area on October 6, 2025, offering traditional Japanese cuisine with scenic garden views.
A new cultural exchange destination BankPark YOKOHAMA will open at the historic former First Bank of Japan Yokohama Branch building on October 4, 2025, featuring a dining restaurant, gallery, coworking space, and more.
The innovative patisserie known for its signature "Zabuton Montblanc" will open at Daimaru Tokyo Station on October 29, 2025, bringing Kansai's artisanal sweets to the capital.
A limited-time Blue Lock collaboration cafe will open at Pepper PARLOR in Shibuya's Tokyu Plaza from October 17 to November 16, 2025, featuring character-themed menu items and original trading cards.
Konica Minolta Planetaria TOKYO in Yurakucho, Tokyo will host an innovative relaxation experience that fuses planetarium and camping starting October 7th, 2025.
The historic Nara Prison, a significant cultural property, will be transformed into a unique museum operated by Hoshino Resorts, opening to the public in spring 2026.
Ofuro Cafe 13th location will open at the botanical resort, featuring co-ed saunas, local cuisine, and relaxation facilities in Ibaraki Prefecture.
A unique amber sugar confectionery store featuring mineral-like sweets opens at Gransta Tokyo from September 22nd to October 5th, offering artisan-crafted treats and party accessories.
A new cultural hub has opened in Echizen, Fukui, transforming a traditional house from the early Showa period into a space dedicated to preserving local culture and traditional crafts for future generations.
A new private rental accommodation, "SAWARA," has opened in Onomichi, Hiroshima. This 140-year-old renovated boathouse offers an intimate stay for up to 4 guests with exceptional breakfast from a renowned local fish shop.
A new tourism destination Banshoen Aiueo no Mori has opened in Yamashiro Onsen, Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture, offering camping, accommodation, and recreational activities in harmony with nature.
The famous "Mikan Bonbon" soft cream from Kuriimu-do in Kakogawa, which created 120-minute lines at past events, is coming to Tokyo for a limited time at Aipaku TOKYO Harajuku from September 26th.
A new joint flagship store combining beloved mini figure brands Sonny Angel and SMISKI opens September 20th in Tokyo's Shibuya district, offering an immersive experience for fans worldwide.
A unique bakery specializing in the Eastern European sweet Danish pastry babka will open in Kyoto's Shimogamo area, bringing 8 years of development to Japan's first babka specialty concept.
A new exclusive live crab specialty restaurant opens in Azabu, featuring expert chefs preparing fresh crab right before your eyes in completely private dining rooms.
A new luxury resort featuring art installations and innovative design will open in Beppu's famous hot spring district, offering guests a unique blend of nature, hot springs, cuisine, and international artworks.
A new Mt. Fuji Matcha Cafe is set to open on September 15, 2025, in Fuji City, Shizuoka Prefecture. The cafe, operated by EN. Inc., will be located inside the historic confectionery shop Tago no Tsuki Takaoka Store, marking a significant step in regional revitalization efforts through matcha culture.
A new gourmet floor "The Namba Central Eatery" opens on the 1st and 2nd floors of Namba Oriental Hotel in Osaka's Namba Sennichimae, featuring seven restaurants launching progressively from October 1st, 2025.
mipig cafe will celebrate its milestone 20th store with new openings in Yokohama's Chinatown and Utsunomiya, Tochigi, bringing healing experiences with micro pigs closer to more visitors.
Japan's first restaurant on an abandoned railway viaduct featuring a decommissioned Thunderbird train car opens in Kyoto's Umekoji area, offering an immersive dining experience combining art, food, and entertainment.
Ken Elephant's direct flagship store "Kenelebunshitsu" will host a pop-up shop at Takanawa Gateway Station from September 10-23, featuring miniature toys, soft vinyl figures, and original IP character "Pokkoshi" goods.
A new specialty store featuring high-quality Japanese products will open at Kyoto Station's ASTY Kyoto on October 16th, bringing authentic Japanese goods to international and domestic travelers.
A unique sumo-show restaurant with authentic clay dohyo and endorsements from two former Yokozuna has opened in Sapporo, offering year-round traditional entertainment.
A new luxury villa accommodation featuring natural hot springs from Owakudani and premium amenities opens in Hakone, offering the perfect retreat experience for travelers seeking relaxation and comfort.
Japan's premier luggage brand LEGEND WALKER opened its first flagship store in Tokyo's trendy Omotesando district, offering interactive experiences and travel consultation services.
A new confectionery brand combining caramel with Japanese ingredients opens at Seibu Ikebukuro's basement floor on September 17th, featuring signature sweets by renowned patissier Tsujiguchi Hironobu.
A new nama donut specialty shop "I'm donut?" will open its first Kansai location in Kyoto's Shijo-Kawaramachi area, featuring about 40 types of innovative donuts including Kyoto-exclusive flavors.
On September 1, 2025, the group-stay hotel "edit x seven Fuji Gotemba" began welcoming guests in Gotemba, Shizuoka Prefecture. The facility targets active travelers such as families and groups, featuring custom bunk beds that sleep up to six people and a prime location just two minutes from Tomei Gotemba IC.
Experience the charm of traditional Japanese architecture meets modern luxury at THE RIHAN South Aso Mizu no Oyado, a newly renovated 150-year-old farmhouse opening in Minami-Aso this September.
Discover BLUE CAT INN, a newly opened one-room minpaku in Tokushima City offering a unique blend of traditional Japanese accommodation and tea ceremony culture, operated by a family with over 80 years of local heritage.
STUDIO MARLMARL introduces a stunning new collection of traditional Japanese costumes featuring white-themed designs that blend traditional and modern aesthetics, perfect for Shichi-Go-San celebrations.
A new beer experience center featuring Japan's legendary Sorachi Ace hop has opened at New Chitose Airport, offering travelers unique craft beer in both glass and souvenir aluminum cup formats.
The renowned patisserie Chez Shibata makes its Kanto debut with a new location at Seibu Ikebukuro, bringing their acclaimed French-style sweets to Tokyo customers starting September 17, 2025.
A new seafood specialty restaurant "Shibahamaichiba" opens at BLUE FRONT SHIBAURA on September 1, 2025, featuring customizable seafood bowls and Ippudo-supervised oyster ramen.
A new halal restaurant '1819 OSAKA' will open in Osaka's Honmachi area on September 2, 2025, offering innovative Asian-Japanese fusion cuisine.
A new traditional accommodation 'HAKUHA' is set to open in Kurashiki's famous Bikan Historic Quarter on September 12, 2025. This exclusive whole-house rental facility can accommodate up to 8 guests and offers a unique blend of historical architecture with modern amenities.
A new natural hot spring and sauna accommodation facility will open in Matsue's Tenjin-cho Shopping Street in spring 2026, featuring day-trip bathing options and dormitory-style lodging to revitalize the historic district.
A new specialty shop yop poolside yogurt featuring yogurt ice cream and rice flour hotcakes opens in Onna Village, Okinawa. The shop started its pre-opening on August 15, 2025, with grand opening on September 1st.
Soup Stock Tokyo announces the opening of their first location in Okinawa Prefecture at San-A Urasoe Nishikaigan PARCO CITY on September 18, 2025. The new store will feature unique Okinawan-inspired soup creations alongside their signature menu items.