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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.
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.