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AniTouch Kamakura Komachi, an indoor petting zoo operated by 株式会社伊豆シャボテン公園, will open in February 2027 on Wakamiya Oji, a five-minute walk from Kamakura Station. A capybara rock bath will be installed on the first floor.
The Craft Bar at Masaru Stand 328 by GreenOcean Nagoya Sakae-Chika Store offers a new menu using the "Kachikachi Clicker" silicone mold made with creator 163. A 60-minute course with staff support costs ¥2,500 (tax included), and a one-day workshop led by 163 is set for Sunday, November 29.
Sagamiko Mori Mori in Kanagawa is opening Pao Park, an indoor cube-style net athletic with an elephant motif and a height of up to 6.3 meters, on November 14, 2026, alongside an opening commemorative athletic rally.
AniTouch Kamakura Komachi, an indoor petting zoo operated by 株式会社伊豆シャボテン公園, will open in February 2027 along Wakamiya Oji, a five-minute walk from Kamakura Station. A capybara rock bath will be installed on the first floor.
After all summer tickets sold out within seven days, the planetarium show SAKANACTION Goodnight Planetarium will screen again at the Fukuoka City Science Museum Dome Theater from December 23, 2026 to January 11, 2027. Tickets go on sale online on November 19.
The VR work "Tonight with the Impressionists Paris 1874," supervised by the Musée d'Orsay and on permanent display at IMMERSIVE JOURNEY since July 2025, has passed 30,000 cumulative visitors in Japan. Visitors walk through the first Impressionist exhibition in 1874 Paris with Monet, Renoir, Degas, Morisot, Cézanne, and Pissarro.
The "Pokémon Astronomical Observatory" special exhibition at the Toyohashi Museum of Natural History reached 70,000 visitors on November 3, 2026. It runs through December 6, with the museum open until 9:00 PM on weekends and holidays from October to December.
From November 16, 2026, to February 28, 2027, the Sky Deck at Chubu Electric Power MIRAI TOWER in Nagoya turns the night view into a champagne-gold winter starry sky, with a projection mapping show and the new interactive Winter Constellation Collection.
On November 11, 2026, AQUARIUM×ART átoa in Kobe will mark Garden Eel Day with a student-produced AR experience, public feedings at 11:11 AM and 3:11 PM, a garden eel goods corner, and garden eel churros at átoa Cafe from November 5.
Famivista Unlimited, a whole-house rental in Konohana Ward, Osaka, reopened on October 30, 2026 with four themed bedrooms and an AR game room. It sleeps up to 15 guests and is about 10 minutes by train from USJ.
MoN Takanawa in Minato City, Tokyo will present Feel the Sound, an immersive sound exhibition co-produced with the UK's Barbican Centre, from November 20, 2026 to March 22, 2027. Tickets are on sale, with advance general admission at ¥2,300.
Wonderia Yokohama, the immersive experience facility inside BASEGATE Yokohama Kannai, holds the aurora-themed "Winter Wonderia 2026" from November 20, 2026 to March 1, 2027, with a special LED tunnel show, a new app season mission, winter cafe menus, and limited-design balms.
Dragon Stadium, an immersive virtual sports facility with 17 games, opens on November 2, 2026 at Festival Land on the grounds of Ryugujo Spa Hotel Mikazuki in Kisarazu, Chiba.
To mark the 104th anniversary of the discovery of the Tomb of Tutankhamun, Tutankhamen Museum (PLOT48) in Yokohama Minato Mirai will hold an anniversary week of stage performances, a special guide, a gacha campaign and workshops from November 4 (Wed) to 8 (Sun), 2026.
Konica Minolta Planetaria TOKYO in Yurakucho will host the immersive wellness event AWAKEME 〜MOVE INTO YOURSELF〜 on Tuesday, November 24, 2026, combining mindfulness yoga and crystal bowl sound healing under the planetarium's starry sky, for ¥8,000 (tax included, drink included).
Crane Yokocho Kiwami, a crane game specialty store by AEON Fantasy, is set to open in Sagamihara, Kanagawa in late November 2026. It will be the brand's first store in Kanagawa and its largest, with about 600 machines and about 1,400 types of prizes.
Muchu Planet UNIQLO PARK Yokohama Bayside (Muchu Planet ユニクロパーク 横浜ベイサイド), a next-generation kids theme park with 10 types of digital attractions and a book and goods shop, opens on Saturday, October 31, 2026, on the 3rd floor of UNIQLO PARK Yokohama Bayside.
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter will offer Christmas-themed limited menus and a candlelit "Night Tour" on select December dates during its "Magical Winter" event, which runs from November 13, 2026 to January 11, 2027.
A special exhibition commemorating the 100th anniversary of Antoni Gaudí's death will run at Tokyu Plaza Shibuya from November 28, 2026 to January 27, 2027, featuring 160 works including original architectural drawings and models.
Two popular immersive exhibitions with a cumulative total of over 277,000 visitors, THE FEAR EXHIBITION and MEMORY CONTAMINATION EXHIBITION, will be held simultaneously in Nagoya starting Friday, January 29, 2027.
From November 7, 2026 to January 17, 2027, Osaka Science Museum (大阪市立科学館) presents the special exhibition "Viewpoint Science" (カガクノミカタ), based on the NHK E-Tele science program, with hands-on viewpoints for finding wonder in the objects around us.
PLAY! PARK ERIC CARLE in Futako-Tamagawa, Tokyo, marks its fifth anniversary on November 12, 2026, with a public art-making event led by cardboard artist Tomotatsu Gima, a new photo spot, and workshops themed on the five senses.
From November 8 to December 6, 2026, SHUTL, an art space in Tsukiji, Tokyo, will hold a free installation exhibition by the art unit HOME ECONOMICS EXPERIMENT to mark its third anniversary.
An immersive event inspired by more than 20 works by picture book author Eric Carle, including The Very Hungry Caterpillar, runs from December 25, 2026 to March 28, 2027 at YOKOHAMA COAST, directly connected to Yokohama Station.
On October 23, 2026, Storydive Theater WAHHHP, a permanent VR theater in Shinjuku, Tokyo, opened the immersive VR experience "Titanic: Echoes Across Time," which explores the wreck on the Atlantic seabed and the ship's first voyage in 1912.
The next-generation digital sport Cyber KASSEN, played with arm sensors and soft swords, is now available at THE ROBOT PARK ODAIBA, which opened on the 6th floor of Aqua City Odaiba West Building on October 15, 2026.
NAMJATOWN, the indoor theme park in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, will host a collaboration event with the TV anime "Ouran High School Host Club" from November 13, 2026, to January 11, 2027, featuring original illustrations of seven characters, original merchandise, mini-games and themed desserts and food.
Tokyo Immersive Film Festival 2026 runs December 4 to 6, 2026 at the Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo, with free admission by advance reservation and a screening of Festival de Cannes Grand Prix winner Katabasis.
The large-scale VR attraction IMMERSIVE JOURNEY Nagoya, open since January 23, 2026, is about to reach 100,000 cumulative visitors. A third VR work, The Secret of the Pyramid Builders, is set for release this winter, and a weekday discount runs from October 19 to November 13.
Sanrio Puroland in Tama, Tokyo will hold its Christmas event "Puroland Illumination Christmas" from November 6 to December 25, 2026, featuring the new illumination show "Sweet Sparkle Illumination," its first collaboration with the picture-book series The Bears' School, hands-on "helping Santa" activities, and limited-edition goods and food.
AniTouch Kichijoji, an indoor petting zoo operated by Izu Shaboten Zoo, opens on Monday, October 19, 2026, a two-minute walk from Kichijoji Station. It is the brand's first street-level store and features a capybara rock bath and a free-flying bird area.
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter will hold "Magical Winter," a limited-time event from November 13, 2026 to January 11, 2027, featuring a Christmas-decorated Great Hall, a snow-covered Forbidden Forest, and two Hogwarts Dinner plans.
Museum "Eki" KYOTO will host Kaj Franck Retrospective – Timeless Finland Design from November 3 to December 20, 2026, presenting glassware and ceramics mainly from the Helsinki Architecture & Design Museum collection.
The mega photo studio XL PHOTO STUDIO welcomed more than 1,000 visitors in September 2026 and plans to open a new store in Shibuya's Dogenzaka area in mid-December.
The limited-time immersive event "KUROMI'S MYSTERIOUS DEPARTMENT STORE" runs from October 19 to November 1, 2026 at MEDIA DEPARTMENT TOKYO in Shibuya, with a three-floor department store full of surprises, visitor gifts, and pre-release goods. Admission is free.
Arte Museum Nagoya, Japan's first location of the immersive museum with more than 12 million visitors worldwide, opens in Chita, Aichi, on November 18. Tickets go on sale online September 29, with 15% off all ticket types during the first week.
From October 2 to November 29, 2026, Paramita Museum in Komono, Mie Prefecture, will present a special exhibition looking back on the career of Taisho- and Showa-era painter KAWABATA Ryushi, with a lecture and a concert during the run.
Starting September 17, 2026, Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise will offer two immersive XR attractions, "Zombie Storm" and "XR Mission Ninja Breaker – Yokai Showdown," letting groups of up to six battle zombies and yokai indoors at no extra cost with a Free Pass.
Chopsticks Studio Asakusa, a chopstick-making experience studio near Kaminarimon Gate in Tokyo's Asakusa, has welcomed more than 2,000 visitors in the roughly two months since its July 2026 opening, earning a 4.9 rating on OTAs such as Klook and GetYourGuide and a perfect 5.0 on Google Reviews.
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo has opened its first-ever Halloween special event, "DARK ARTS HALLOWEEN," running from September 10 to November 8, 2026, with a first-ever live performance, over 100 floating jack-o'-lanterns in the Great Hall, and Death Eaters and Dementors overtaking the venue.
On September 9, 2026 — the museum's own "Chameleon Day," inspired by the way a chameleon's curled tail resembles the numeral 9 — Nara Ikimono Museum in Nara City opens the "Chameleon Observation Camp" exhibition, running through September 30. Visitors can see four chameleon species, including Oustalet's chameleon, whose total length can reach nearly 70 cm, the longest in the chameleon family.
A production committee including Konica Minolta Planetarium has turned the JAXA booth footage that drew crowds at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai into a full-dome planetarium film with a substantially expanded story, and science museums and planetariums across Japan are beginning screenings from early September.
Available through September 23, 2026, Shinagawa Prince Hotel's new "Lunch & Daytime Pool Pair Plan" pairs a lunch buffet at Japanese Bistro Ichozaka with access to the hotel's indoor and outdoor daytime pools, plus a dining discount for pool users at other in-house restaurants.
Konica Minolta Planetaria TOKYO in Yurakucho is reviving its sold-out planetarium program that uncovers the frightening Greek myths hidden behind constellations and famous paintings, supervised by "Scary Paintings" author Kyoko Nakano, starting October 2, 2026.
Teriha Spa Resort's main branch in Fukuoka has added a new karaoke room, giving visitors another way to spend their day alongside the hot springs, sauna, and rock-bath sauna. The addition follows the facility's large-scale 10th anniversary renovation, completed in April 2026.
At TAMAYA TERRACE, the site of Saga Tamaya's former main building, a small aquarium called "Tamatera Aquarium" has opened inside a traditional Japanese house, letting visitors relax while observing sea and river creatures up close through December 31, 2026.
Ukiyoe Immersive Art Exhibition AOMORI, an immersive digital art museum in Aomori City, has welcomed its 30,000th visitor and continues to run without any closed days through August 30, 2026.
Chopsticks Studio Shibuya, a chopstick-making experience studio five minutes on foot from Shibuya Station, opened on August 1, 2026, with an expanded group reception system for school trips, corporate training, and inbound tour and MICE groups, accommodating up to 44 guests at once across ten sessions a day.
THE FEAR EXHIBITION, which drew roughly 130,000 visitors in Tokyo and about 70,000 in Osaka, opens at BOSS E・ZO FUKUOKA from October 10 to December 13, 2026, exploring the fear people feel toward sharp, pointed objects, confined spaces, being watched, and more.
AniTouch OSAKA Namba, an indoor animal petting zoo operated by Izu Shaboten Zoo, will open in Osaka's Namba district in December 2026. It marks the brand's first Kansai location, situated along the historic Ebisubashi-suji shopping street just a minute's walk from Namba Station.
An official record video has been released for Ukiyoe Immersive Art Exhibition HIROSHIMA, the immersive digital art exhibition where visitors can step into the world of ukiyo-e through 3DCG animation and projection mapping. Running through September 6, 2026, at NTT Credo Hall in Hiroshima, the exhibition also features a Hiroshima-only display of ukiyo-e depicting the city's scenery.
YOKAI Immersive Experience Exhibition KAGOSHIMA welcomed its 30,000th visitor with a commemorative ceremony, as the immersive digital art museum on Japanese yokai continues its run at Reimeikan in Kagoshima City through August 31.
WORLD IDOL REPUBLIC in NAGOYA SAKAE, a new permanent entertainment facility in Nagoya's Sakae district operated by NDP Co., Ltd., held its grand opening performance on August 8, 2026, blending illusion, traditional Japanese performing arts, and live music, with mascot character Sakura making her debut. The venue is now holding twice-daily "Obon Special Performances" from August 11 through 16.
The Aurora and Forest Story Exhibition at Nagoya's Denki Bunka Kaikan has welcomed more than 20,000 visitors, marking the milestone with a commemorative ceremony as the Nordic-themed exhibition continues through August 30, 2026.
An official record video has been released for YOKAI Immersive Experience Exhibition KAGOSHIMA - Imagination of Japan -, the immersive digital art museum bringing Japan's yokai paintings to life through 3D CG, projection mapping, and sculpture. Running through August 31 at Reimeikan in Kagoshima City, the exhibition has already drawn more than 250,000 visitors across its Nagoya and Tokyo runs and now makes its first stop in Kyushu.
Hunters, a crane game specialty store, is opening its first Nara Prefecture location in Yamatokoriyama City on August 8, featuring around 350 machines, a 3.6-meter twin Monster Catcher, and a free kids' play area.
The immersive event Ehtel -"Release" Party- is underway at Shibuya Stream Hall through August 28, 2026, and newly released photos reveal the sensory experience content across its three floors, from a product pop-up store to large-scale interactive installations.
A special interactive exhibition featuring Sumikkogurashi characters makes its first Kanto appearance at Sunshine City in Ikebukuro from August 11 to 30, 2026, with playful photo spots, paid attractions, new merchandise, and character meet-and-greet sessions.
A popular night program from 「視てはいけない絵画展」, an immersive painting exhibition, is coming to Nagoya, letting visitors explore a darkened gallery with only a flashlight to guide them.
Choyo Resort Hotel in Sounkyo Onsen, Hokkaido, has opened a new bird-watching corner in its lobby, complete with telescopes, binoculars, a bird guidebook, and video screenings, so guests can enjoy the surrounding forest's wild birds and scenery up close.
A new chopstick-making studio, Chopsticks Studio Asakusa, opened on July 5, 2026, just a three-minute walk from Kaminarimon Gate in Tokyo's Asakusa. Visitors can carve and polish their own wooden chopsticks -- including matching pairs for couples -- inside an air-conditioned space, with each one-hour session fitting easily into a day of sightseeing.
Hida Takayama Museum of Art is holding a special exhibition through February 15, 2027, exploring how Art Nouveau masters such as Emile Gallé drew inspiration from Japanese art and Japonisme, with a shared reverence for nature linking East and West.
Container Culture Museum in Shinagawa, Tokyo, is holding a free summer holiday event for elementary school students on August 5 and 6, 2026, featuring a quiz rally, container craft activities, and an SDGs workshop on containers and sustainability.
A free real-life mystery-solving game based on Here Comes the Black Witch!! runs from August 1, 2026 through January 31, 2027 at Tokyo Dome City LaQua, letting visitors explore the air-conditioned complex on a story-driven walking challenge.
A limited-time story-style aquarium, "Kurashiki Goldfish Museum — Night Parade of a Hundred Yokai Goldfish," opens July 17 at Aeon Mall Kurashiki in Okayama, taking visitors through six themed spaces populated by about 40 species and 1,000 goldfish across a single night from midnight to dawn.
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter will hold "Dark Arts Halloween," its first Halloween special event since opening, from September 10 to November 8, 2026, transforming the venue into a world overtaken by Death Eaters and Dementors.
From July 21 to September 13, children in middle school or younger accompanied by a guardian can play billiards free for up to two hours at BAGUS amusement locations across Tokyo, Kanagawa, Chiba, Saitama, and Nagoya.
From July 11, 2026, Karuizawa Prince Hotel Ski Resort is opening "Karupuri Snowland," an indoor snow play area inside the Snow House where visitors can experience real snow through the height of summer, built using the resort's artificial snowmaking technology.
Fragrance brand Aroma Recolte has joined the Aurora and Forest Story Exhibition in Nagoya (through August 30, 2026), scenting two immersive zones with its Neutral and Focus fragrances and selling its full product lineup at the venue.
Following more than 200,000 visitors in Nagoya and Tokyo, YOKAI Immersive Experience Exhibition KAGOSHIMA - Imagination of Japan - opens July 3 at Reimeikan in Kagoshima City, bringing Japan's yokai paintings to life through 3D CG, projection mapping, and sculpture for visitors of all ages.
Shinagawa Prince Hotel is opening its outdoor and indoor pools for the summer season from July 4, 2026, offering daytime and nighttime swims plus Chinese restaurant poolside food, and optional stay packages starting from ¥9,730 per person.
The 5th edition of Tabekko Dobutsu LAND, titled "Tabekko Dobutsu MIRAI LAB. ~Hoshi Furu Kirarium~," opens at ASOBUILD YOKOHAMA COAST from July 10 to September 27, 2026, featuring star-themed digital experiences and all-new animal-shaped donuts.
AEON Entertainment and Sony Creative Products are opening SNOOPY Playful PARK, a Peanuts-themed indoor playground, at AEON Mall Tsudanuma South in Chiba this summer.
Two female South American coati cubs have been born at the indoor petting zoo Anitachi Tokyo Dome City, operated by Izu Shaboten Animal Park. The babies can now be seen playing alongside their mothers and father in the main exhibit.
The Aurora to Mori no Monogatari exhibition comes to Denki Bunka Kaikan in Nagoya from July 11 to August 30, 2026, featuring an immersive aurora theater, lantern forest, and Nordic-inspired experience areas celebrating Scandinavian nature, lifestyle, and fairy tales.
A summer special exhibition featuring a giant cardboard jungle maze, impressive iron-skeleton dinosaurs, and hands-on activities for all ages opens at Bando Kobe Youth Science Museum from July 16 to August 31, 2026.
From July 4 to September 6, 2026, Maxell Aqua Park Shinagawa will host "Hanabi Aquarium by NAKED," a summer seasonal event blending digital fireworks with aquatic life and two versions of dolphin performances for day and night visitors.
The beloved Tabekko Dobutsu character experience event returns for its 5th installment, opening July 10, 2026 at ASOBUILD YOKOHAMA COAST in Yokohama, featuring a massive circular LED display, interactive zones, and limited-edition goods.
Sunshine 60 Observatory's Tenbou Park transforms into an indoor summer retreat from July 9 to August 31, 2026, featuring about 550 sunflowers, wind chimes, seasonal drinks, and hands-on workshops.
Beat the summer heat indoors at the science experience facility IMAGINUS in Koenji, Tokyo, where a special inflatable gym and ghost hide-and-seek adventure await families from July 18 to August 31, 2026.
A uniquely square billiards table called Maspool has arrived at Dining Darts Bar Bee Shibuya from April 16, 2026, offering an accessible and sociable twist on pool that's perfect for groups and beginners.
A special immersive exhibition commemorating 15 years of the TV anime Steins;Gate is coming to AKIBA_SQUARE in Akihabara, Tokyo, from July 17 to August 2, 2026, featuring themed displays, photo spots, and limited merchandise.
The Tokyo Subway Museum in Kasai is marking its 40th year with a packed summer lineup — limited-edition train cards, an exclusive event train, a celebrity talk show, and hands-on activities running from July 7 to August 30, 2026.
Tama Rokuto Science Museum in Nishitokyo, Tokyo, will hold a summer special exhibition introducing the diverse world of marine invertebrates, running from July 18 to August 31, 2026.
A limited-run entertainment exhibition opening at Arube Hall in Nagoya on June 12, 2026. Visitors explore displays of relatable "showaru" (mischievous) everyday moments and take an AI-powered Dark Type Diagnosis to reveal their personality type.
Starting June 6, 2026 — known in Japan as "Frog Day" — Nara Ikimono Museum in Nara City is hosting a rainy season limited exhibition called "Frog Shrine." Visitors walk through a blue torii gate adorned with hydrangeas to meet the frogs that call this special shrine home.
The 31st edition of the Summer Vacation Children's Chemistry Experiment Show will take place on August 1 and 2, 2026 at the Science Museum in Tokyo's Kitanomaru Park, offering 16 free chemistry experiment programs for elementary and middle school students — now with advance reservations required.
An interactive concert blending music and shifting light comes to Toshima Civic Center in Ikebukuro from August 6 to 8, 2026, welcoming adults and children to relax and enjoy the experience together.
The immersive ancient Egypt exhibition at Yokohama Minato Mirai's PLOT48 will host nightly mystery-solving events every day from July 17 through August 31, 2026, following the event's sellout success in previous seasons.
A mission-based interactive exhibition themed around PAW Patrol is coming to Enzelland Fukui this summer, running from July 18 to August 31, 2026. Admission is free.
Sanrio characters Exhibition Hotel Floria Tokyo brings an immersive hotel-themed visual space to Shinjuku, running from July 2026 through May 2027.
nane tokyo Asakusa Hanare, the second location of the handmade ring workshop in Asakusa, Tokyo, opened on June 3, 2026, offering traditional Japanese tsuchime metalworking experiences for visitors.
Hatena Coffee Shop, a puzzle cafe where guests must solve mysteries to "leave," has opened its sixth location in Osaka Namba — just steps from Dotonbori.
Sanrio Puroland's annual summer event returns for its third year with a Y3K-inspired "Future Cool Breeze" theme, running from July 10 to September 1, 2026. New highlights include Mirai Photo — an AI-powered photo experience making its Japan debut — alongside MR gaming, see-through LED displays, and a collaboration with Wanpaku! Touken Ranbu.
Starting June 4, Aqua World Ibaraki Prefecture Oarai Aquarium — home to Japan's largest variety of shark species — is running a rainy season event packed with special exhibits, a sea lion weather forecast, and exclusive gifts for young visitors on rainy days.
Starting June 5, 2026, Unko Museum NAGOYA is introducing GO! GO! Unko Kart — the first ride-on experience in Unko Museum history. Visitors can hop aboard a two-seater kart and navigate through a poop-scattered version of Nagoya.
Sunshine 60 Observatory's Tenbou Park in Ikebukuro is hosting a rainy season event with rose and hydrangea decorations, family workshops, and a special Baby Day featuring crawling races and childcare consultations.
A new hands-on workshop store in Shibuya lets visitors blend their own perfume from 20 scents, then decorate a bottle and charm to take home.
Around 100 ghost and yokai paintings from the Fukuoka City Museum's renowned collection — including works by Ito Jakuchu and Kawanabe Kyosai — go on display from July 19 to September 13, 2026.
Starting August 1, 2026, Maihama View Hotel by HULIC will open an all-weather, hotel-guest-exclusive kids' park called "Umière" for a limited summer season. The facility features three themed zones with internationally recognized play equipment for children aged 0 to 12.
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.
An immersive experience event set in a real Tokyo school after dark is coming in August 2026. Participants explore the dimly lit campus flashlight in hand, witnessing stories unfold around them.
A new air-conditioned indoor luxury pool seat called "Hale Lani" is coming to Hotel New Otani Makuhari's outdoor Shell Pool this summer, offering champagne free-flow and rental amenities from July 18 to September 22, 2026.
The 2nd Summer Fureai Insect Land is coming to Hoshigaoka Mitsukoshi in Nagoya, featuring hands-on interaction with rhinoceros beetles, stag beetles, and more over 20 days this summer.
Game Makers Scramble 2026, a game development festival for creators at all levels, will be held at TOC Ariake Convention Hall in Tokyo on August 30, 2026, featuring 15 or more lectures and a networking reception.
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 city-wide design expedition brings iconic chairs from late designer Keiji Nagai's 25,000-piece collection to 20 venues across Fukuoka's Tenjin area from May 15 to 31, 2026.
Japan's traditional yokai art meets cutting-edge digital technology at this world-first immersive exhibition running through June 28, 2026 at the Terada Warehouse G1 Building in Tokyo's Shinagawa ward.
Opening April 29 in Shibuya, OTO MART is an interactive sound exhibition where visitors can explore over 500 "good sounds" from around the world, mix them into original music, and take home a printed postcard of their creation.
An experiential art fair blending interior design, furniture, and fine art opens at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse from May 14 to 17, 2026, with free general admission and optional VIP evening events.
Chubu Centrair International Airport has launched the 5th edition of its Nazotoki Stamp Rally series, inviting visitors to explore the terminal, collect six airplane-part stamps, and solve puzzles to revive a legendary aircraft.
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.
Elementary school students can get hands-on experience working as pharmacists at a private-use pharmacy in Kanda, Tokyo. The small-group event is open to grades 1 through 6 on May 17, 2026.
Shikoku Aquarium in Kagawa Prefecture is now accepting reservations for a nighttime full-charter plan exclusively for school groups, offering a unique after-hours learning environment with optional dolphin programs and tank feeding experiences.
Floating Algae "FUYUSO," an aqua interior product developed through seaweed cultivation technology, is now available at Aqua Park Kawagoe in Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture.
NAMJATOWN in Ikebukuro is adding a new haptic puzzle-solving attraction from April 24 to August 30, 2026, featuring the echorb device that was showcased at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan.
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.
A special exhibition exploring 120 years of stop-motion animation history and behind-the-scenes production secrets opens at SKIPCity's Video Museum in Kawaguchi, Saitama, from May 2 to September 27, 2026.
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 220-year-old Kyoto confectionery Kameya Yoshinaga is hosting hands-on wagashi-making workshops during Golden Week. Special May sessions feature seasonal designs inspired by Children's Day and Mother's Day.
The immersive slime event Slime Wonderland at WHATAWON in Kishiwada, Osaka has been extended through April 11 due to its unexpected popularity, with opening hours expanded to 10:00 AM from April 1.
The traveling exhibition celebrating the hit mobile game The Battle Cats is coming to Yokohama from April 24 to May 24, 2026, featuring stage recreations, exclusive merchandise, and behind-the-scenes content.
A 90-minute immersive experience set inside an entirely rented-out abandoned hotel in Oppama, Yokosuka. Participants step into the story as a mysterious hotel guest in a walking theater production beginning April 29, 2026.
The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation (Miraikan) is partially renewing its permanent exhibition "Digitally Natural - Naturally Digital," supervised by media artist Yoichi Ochiai, opening to the public on April 1, 2026.
Sayama Ski Area in Tokorozawa, Saitama is transforming into an ocean-themed indoor water park from April 25 to September 27, 2026, featuring upgraded attractions including a new Turtle Slider, Water Fireworks, and a packed lineup of Golden Week special events.
SKIPシティ's Eizo Museum in Kawaguchi, Saitama is hosting a special exhibition exploring the history and behind-the-scenes world of stop-motion animation, running from May 2 to September 27, 2026.
Fukagawa Winery Tokyo is accepting applications for its 2026 Wine Brewing Academy, a hands-on program where participants can learn the full winemaking process from theory to practice.
The Japan Candle Association is launching a new hands-on course dedicated to incense crafting, starting April 17, 2026 in both Tokyo and Osaka. The 8-session program covers everything from fragrance basics to shaping and design.
A hands-on slime park, Slime Wonderland, is set to open at the WHATAWON entertainment complex in Kishiwada, Osaka from March 25 to April 4, 2026, offering interactive slime experiences for families and visitors of all ages.
DINO SAFARI 2026, a live dinosaur entertainment experience, runs at Shibuya Hikarie Hall (9th floor) from April 24 to May 6, 2026 during Golden Week. The show features the DINO-A-LIVE debut of Parasaurolophus — a dinosaur recognized by its distinctive long crest — alongside fan favorites like T-Rex, Stegosaurus, and Allosaurus, all brought to life through award-winning mechanical dinosaur suits.
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter is hosting "Invitation from Hogwarts," a limited-time special event from March 18 to September 6, 2026, celebrating the 25th anniversary of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.
AQUARIUM × ART átoa in Kobe is hosting a special shells exhibition from March 28 to April 26, 2026, exploring the relationship between shellfish, the aquarium, and human culture through displays, hands-on activities, and a related event.
Three planetarium shows are on at Konica Minolta Planetaria TOKYO in Yurakucho this spring, with online tickets for April 1 through May 31 now available.
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.
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.
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo is holding "Golden Week Family Festa 2026" on May 2 and 3, featuring a massive 7.2m x 3.6m Plarail diorama, railway job experiences with real station staff, shinkansen model displays, a magic show, and a junior patissier activity.
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.
A children's art creation and exhibition event called "Hajimete no Tenrankai (First Exhibition)" is set for April 4, 2026 at Dainagoya Building in Nagoya. Participants create artwork with chalk-type oil pastels, which is then digitally displayed at the building's gallery.
The Friday Road Show and Ghibli Exhibition is set to make its Saga debut at the Saga Prefectural Museum from November 3, 2026 to February 14, 2027, featuring immersive installations, rare storyboards, and AR experiences based on beloved Studio Ghibli works.
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.
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter is marking the 25th anniversary of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone with a special event called "Invitation from Hogwarts," running from March 18 to September 6, 2026, and featuring limited-edition dishes and sweets inspired by iconic scenes from the film.
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.
SANRIO CHARACTERS KAWAII TOWN is set to open at the 6F Event Hall of BOSS E·ZO FUKUOKA from April 18 to May 31, 2026, featuring Kyushu-first exhibitions, character greetings, workshops, and Puroland-exclusive merchandise.
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.
An experience-based food festival themed around "noujiru" — the brain chemicals that surge when excitement peaks — is coming to Bellesalle Akihabara for three days in May 2026. Admission is free.
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 free drone piloting and aerial photography experience event is being held on March 14, 2026 in Fukui City. Beginners are welcome, with hands-on flight sessions featuring multiple DJI models including the Neo 2, Mini 5 Pro, Mavic 4 Pro, and Avata 2.
The National Museum of Art, Osaka (NMAO) is hosting a Family☆Day on March 14, 2026 — a relaxed museum day welcoming families with babies and young children, with free admission to the Collection Exhibition for all.
From March 7 to 15, 2026, Odawara's Sannomaru Hall hosts "Quiet Engagement — Invisible Narratives," a collaborative exhibition pairing Art de Vivre artists with contemporary artists and AI technology to surface the hidden inner stories behind their work.
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.
A 1-night 2-day children's camp at Spa Resort Hawaiians in Fukushima is scheduled for April 18–19, 2026, featuring water slides, fire and Polynesian dance shows, and a shell photo frame craft activity for elementary school students.
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter has kicked off its first-ever brand campaign since opening, with the tagline "Let's embark on a magical journey," timed to the Harry Potter film series' 25th anniversary year.
The Windsor Hotel Toya Resort & Spa has introduced a new winter-limited Gel Candle Holder workshop to its popular florist-led series. The transparent gel candle captures flowers beautifully, evoking the look of ice — a perfect handmade keepsake from your stay.
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.
Tokyo Dome City is running a limited-time "Spring Afternoon Discount" campaign on its Complete Passport from March 3 to May 31, 2026, offering access to 10 attractions starting at 2:00 PM at reduced prices — weekday tickets from ¥5,000.
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.
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.
Ofuro Cafe Utatane in Saitama City is running its spring "Sakura Cafe" event, complete with an indoor cherry blossom lounge for hay fever-friendly hanami, a seasonal sakura mud pack, and a limited cafe menu featuring Amarin, a celebrated Saitama-grown strawberry.
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.
Robots from the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan signature pavilion "Future of Life" are coming to Grand Front Osaka for a special exhibition running March 14–18, 2026, with archive footage screenings and live robot demos — all free to enter.
The popular Sanrio idol unit "Kyuakawa Cute!" returns for an exclusive two-day live stage event at Tokyo Dome Hotel's grand ballroom "Tenkuu" on May 3 and 4, 2026, during the Golden Week holiday.
THE SPA TOKYO, a fully members-only spa in Nishiazabu, Tokyo, celebrated its 7th anniversary in February 2026. Known for late-night hours and a seamless private sauna-to-treatment flow, the facility has built a loyal following among executives who prioritize physical recovery.
An interactive science event where visitors explore the human body through hands-on attractions, video, and graphics is coming to Twin Messe Shizuoka from April 25 to May 6, 2026 — the event's first appearance in Shizuoka Prefecture.
NAMJATOWN in Ikebukuro hosts an immersive mystery event from March 7 to April 5, 2026, where visitors become detectives, assistants, or clients investigating disappearances in a retro Showa-era setting.
The largest exotic animal event in the Kansai region returns with over 300,000 total visitors. REPTILES FEVER 2026 Winter features rare creatures from around the world, stage shows with popular YouTuber Hiroshi Hirasaka, and exciting new attractions at INTEX Osaka on February 21-22.
A new VR museum featuring giant monster exhibitions and immersive Ultraman battle scenes opens in Toyohashi, Aichi as part of the Ultraman Series 60th anniversary celebration.
The relocated MORI Building DIGITAL ART MUSEUM: EPSON teamLab Borderless at Azabudai Hills reaches its 2nd anniversary, having welcomed over 3.24 million visitors from 170+ countries. Around 1 in 10 travelers from the US and 1 in 8 from Australia have visited the museum.
Michinoku Lakeside National Government Park in Kawasaki, Miyagi Prefecture, is showcasing a vibrant indoor flower display featuring ice tulips, violas, cyclamen, and other blooms. The exhibition runs through March 1, 2026, offering visitors a taste of early spring during the cold winter months.
A unique free event in Shibuya allows visitors to power up a 4-meter cherry blossom illumination by pedaling bicycles, celebrating energy and new beginnings from February 22 to 23.
For three months only, families can enjoy spring indoors at PLAY! PARK ERIC CARLE with the "Harapeko Spring" event featuring colorful decorations, seven special workshops, and activities inspired by Eric Carle's beloved picture books.
Ginbis' beloved Tabekko Doubutsu biscuits come to life with a limited-time pop-up store at LaLaport Kadoma and Mitsui Outlet Park Kadoma from February 16 to March 1. Featuring the iconic Lion-kun's Nap Monument making its first appearance in Osaka, along with exclusive merchandise from past Tabekko Doubutsu LAND events.
A new exhibition celebrating the popular mobile game Disney Twisted-Wonderland opens at Roppongi Museum from March 6 to 29, 2026. Experience the world of villains-inspired characters through limited-time event displays, original merchandise, and exclusive animation materials.
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.
The NAKED meets Gaudí Exhibition, marking the 100th anniversary of Antoni Gaudí's death, has attracted 50,000 visitors in just 26 days since its opening at Terrada Warehouse G1 Building in Tokyo.
Tama Rokuto Science Museum presents a spring exhibition exploring the fascinating world of stones, from minerals to meteorites. The exhibition runs from March 20 to April 5, 2026, with special Mars meteorite display for three days.
A special photo panel exhibition titled "Staff Camera Roll Leaked!? Exhibition" will be held at SHIRAHAMA KEY TERRACE HOTEL SEAMORE from February 9 to 14, featuring around 20 photos of animals captured by Adventure World staff showing their unique expressions and adorable moments.
Three fennec fox babies born in December 2025 at AniTouch MARK IS Shizuoka, operated by Izu Shaboten Zoo, are growing healthy and beginning to appear in the exhibition area during daytime hours.
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 National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation (Miraikan) will host Special Exhibition "Antarctica" from July 1 to September 27, 2026, marking 70 years of Japanese Antarctic observation activities.
The immersive Bread Thief Plaza event featuring beloved picture book characters opens January 31st at ASOBUILD in Yokohama. Enjoy photo spots, themed food, exclusive merchandise, and the first-ever plushies from the hideout.
The Ukiyoe Immersive Art Exhibition Osaka, an experiential digital art museum, reached 10,000 visitors and is running without rest days through March 14 at Grand Front Osaka.
Experience Japan's traditional yokai art brought to life through cutting-edge digital technology. The world's first immersive digital art museum combining yokai paintings from the Edo and Meiji periods with 3D projection mapping, holographic screens, and intricate sculptures opens for a limited run from March 27 to June 28, 2026.
A special collaboration pop-up store featuring μ's and Aqours opens at Ikebukuro Sunshine City from February 6 to March 1, 2026, with exclusive merchandise and life-size standees.
Starting January 24, 2026, the Roppongi Hills Observation Deck will offer a VR experience allowing visitors to virtually explore the ancient Incan city of Machu Picchu with dynamic motion seats and immersive visuals.
The Higashihiroshima City Museum of Art presents approximately 120 works of Pop Art from a Japanese debut collection by Spanish collector José Luis Rupérez, featuring iconic American artists including Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol, Robert Rauschenberg, and Jasper Johns.
Sanrio Puroland launches the Colorful Puroland special event from January 16 to March 16, 2026, featuring colorful character costumes, themed photo spots, exclusive merchandise, and special collaboration rooms including an Ado-Rosa Tourmaline space.
A new immersive music experience museum, House of Vampire ~Dive into ENHYPEN Chronicle~, opens in Shinjuku from February 5 to March 16, 2026. Visitors become part of ENHYPEN's vampire-themed story through cutting-edge 3D LED displays and multi-sensory effects.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Osaka will host Animal Adventure, a special collaboration event with Tennoji Zoo featuring LEGO animal models, interactive building experiences, and exclusive workshops from February 6 to April 19, 2026.
Space Travelium TeNQ in Tokyo Dome City announces details for the Space Brothers Exhibition 2026, running January 16 to April 19, 2026, featuring exclusive merchandise, themed cafe menu, VR content, and special exhibition focusing on the theme of "doors of dreams."
Liberty Resort Kunozan presents IMMERSIVE WORLD® Season4, a multi-sensory digital entertainment experience featuring projection mapping, surround sound, and scents. Opening February 21, 2026, visitors can explore Kunozan's strawberry culture and Tokugawa Ieyasu history through immersive exhibits, mystery-solving adventures, and fantasy worlds.
The first joint original artwork exhibition celebrating the 20th anniversary of manga artists Ai Minase and Kyoko Kumagai, who are active in Shogakukan's women's comic magazine "Sho-Comi," opened at Yurakucho Marui today.
Audio-Technica and PLAY! PARK present a three-month interactive event where children can see, touch, hear, and feel sound vibrations through innovative play equipment and workshops.
Following the sell-out success of its winter edition, Konica Minolta Planetaria TOKYO's immersive jazz experience returns February 6 to May 29, 2026, featuring live piano, saxophone, and contrabass performances under 360° starry skies.
Starting January 30, 2026, three Konica Minolta Planetarium venues will bring back the popular "Doraemon-Universe Model" show. Join Nobita and friends on an exciting space adventure across the solar system and beyond, complete with post-show photo opportunities.
Namjatown in Ikebukuro, Tokyo announces a collaboration event with Puella Magi Madoka Magica featuring new original illustrations, exclusive merchandise, mini-games, and themed food from January 30 to March 15, 2026.
The Ace of Diamond series, serialized in Weekly Shonen Magazine (Kodansha) with over 45 million copies in circulation, is celebrating its 20th anniversary. The Great Ace of Diamond Act II Original Artwork Exhibition will be held at BOSS E・ZO FUKUOKA from January 24 to March 14, 2026.
A special interactive exhibition featuring Sumikko Gurashi characters comes to Sapporo Factory from March 13 to April 19, 2026. Experience the Rainbow Amusement Park with photo spots, games, attractions, and exclusive merchandise.
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.
A blog post about our visit to KidZania Tokyo, a hands-on edutainment facility where children can try various occupations through realistic role-play experiences.
Namjatown in Ikebukuro, Tokyo will host a special collaboration event with the anime "3-Year Class Z Ginpachi-sensei" from October 24 to November 30, 2025, featuring exclusive mini-games, original merchandise, and themed food items.
The second collaboration event between the TV anime "SAKAMOTO DAYS" and NAMJATOWN in Ikebukuro features 10 new original illustrations, exclusive merchandise, mini-games, and themed food items running from October 10 to November 23, 2025.
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