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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.
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.