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Tama Zoological Park in Hino, Tokyo, holds the 12th Tokyo Metropolitan Zoos Africa Fair on November 22 and 23, 2026, with an opening ceremony, African music and dance, country booths, a stamp rally, a bead accessory workshop and more.
GELATO PIQUE KIDS & BABY will release "ASAHIYAMA ZOO GELATO PIQUE" on October 23, 2026, a collection inspired by baby snow leopards, Ezo red foxes, and gentoo penguins from Asahiyama Zoo, with part of the sales donated to the zoo's fund.
A wooden educational toy co-developed by Tennoji Zoo and the domestic hinoki toy brand IKONIH goes on sale on October 16, 2026 for ¥17,600 (tax included) at the zoo shop ZOOQLE and online, in limited quantities.
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.
Adventure World in Shirahama, Wakayama is holding its first nighttime event, LIGHT PARKS in Adventure World spotlighted by FeStA LuCe, from October 24, 2026 through March 31, 2027, blending giant light-art animal sculptures with the park's real animals after dark.
AQUARIUM × ART átoa and Kobe Animal Kingdom are releasing limited-run collaboration fish stamps from October 2, 2026, with matching designs that connect into one illustration when the two stamps are placed side by side, alongside a joint touring ticket and a three-part Instagram Live series.
From September 19 to November 1, 2026, NIFREL in Suita, Osaka is holding "Madagascar, Home of the Ring-Tailed Lemur," a special program timed to World Lemur Day on October 30 that explores Madagascar's nature, culture, and wildlife through photo displays, scent, music, food, and animal observation sessions.
Izu Shaboten Zoo's Original Capybara Outdoor Bath, a beloved winter tradition in Izu, returns for the 2026-2027 season from November 21 through April 4, with this season's Capybara Yuzu Bath marking its 30th anniversary.
With International Red Panda Day and Japan's first five-day Silver Week in 11 years both falling this September, Shizuoka City suggests a refreshing family getaway built around Nihondaira Zoo's special program, easy access from central Tokyo, and a night spent at a hotel with a view of Mount Fuji.
Adventure World in Shirahama, Wakayama will celebrate the first birthday of Emperor Penguin chick "Yoyo-chan" (E044) with online birthday parties and in-park events on September 30 and October 3–4, 2026, looking back on 365 days of growth watched over by guests.
AMNIBUS, operated by arma bianca, and Tobu Zoo are teaming up for a collaboration event with Aikatsu! 10th STORY ~STARWAY TO THE FUTURE~, running from October 17, 2026 to January 11, 2027, with a newly drawn illustration released ahead of further details.
Izu Shaboten Zoo and IZUKYU CORPORATION are releasing a second round of limited collaboration mascots pairing the zoo's popular capybara with the Resort 21 train, available exclusively through crane games at the zoo and Izu-Kogen Station starting August 20, 2026.
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.
CHIKOZAN Park's Children's Zoo in Sayama City, Saitama, extends its hours until 9:00 PM on August 13, 14, and 15 for Night Zoo 2026, giving visitors a chance to see the animals' after-dark side alongside limited-time events and original merchandise.
Adventure World in Shirahama, Wakayama has confirmed the season's first Emperor Penguin egg, laid by the parents of last year's chick "E044." Five eggs have been confirmed in total so far, and the park continues its artificial insemination research following last year's world-first fertile egg produced by that method.
On Saturday, August 8, 2026, Adventure World in Shirahama, Wakayama will hold a one-day-only Krispy Kreme Doughnuts pop-up sale along with a doughnut decorating workshop featuring the park's animals, as part of the brand's 20th anniversary campaign in Japan.
Adventure World in Shirahama, Wakayama is running a limited-time Polar Expedition Tour from August 1 to 23, 2026, letting small groups step into the same space as its King and Gentoo penguins.
Nanki-Shirahama Marriott Hotel is renewing its Adventure World collaboration room and launching a new "Smiles and Animals Room Stay" plan from August 1, 2026, where guests complete animal-themed missions to become an "Animal Master."
Nanki Shirahama Marriott Hotel in Wakayama is renewing its former Panda Room into "Smiles and Animals Room Stay," a special guest room decorated with animals from neighboring Adventure World, available for a limited time from August 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027.
Since March, baby sheep, kangaroos, a Tokara goat, and three species of monkeys have been born in the Animal Forest at Uminonakamichi Seaside Park in Fukuoka — including the first sheep birth in five years and the first Tokara goat birth in seven years.
Saitama Children's Zoo is welcoming two new koalas, Arnold and Bubbles, from Queensland, Australia, marking 40 years since koalas first arrived at the park. A ceremony and public unveiling take place on August 22, 2026, followed by commemorative merchandise and events through Koala Day on October 25.
Gunma Safari Park in Tomioka, Gunma Prefecture, celebrates its 47th anniversary with a "Time Travel Safari" summer program running daily from July 18 to August 23, 2026, featuring nostalgic exhibits, retro goods, limited-time menus, a quiz stamp rally, and 17 nights of "Night Museum" events.
Four Japanese raccoon dog pups born on May 8, 2026, at Tokushima Zoo STELLA PRESCHOOL ANIMAL KINGDOM will go on public display starting July 4, appearing in the Temperate Promenade alongside their mother, Momiji.
Adventure World in Shirahama, Wakayama has welcomed Magellanic Penguins and Humboldt Penguins, making it Japan's only park where visitors can encounter 10 different penguin species, and the world's largest penguin-keeping facility by both species count and number of individuals.
A one-year-old male giraffe named Suzumaru has joined Gunma Safari Park, transferred from Saitama Children's Animal Nature Park to pair with the resident male Natsugoro.
Hotel Resol Ueno in Ueno, Tokyo is launching the "Panda Anniversary Stay Plan" from July 1, 2026 — a one-room-only stay in a fully panda-themed room complete with a 100 cm panda plush, sparkling wine, whole cake, Instax photo, and late checkout until noon.
A baby bottlenose dolphin was born at Adventure World in Shirahama, Wakayama on June 22, 2026. The newborn, estimated at 120 cm and 20 kg, can now be seen swimming alongside its mother at the Dolphin Touch Pool.
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.
GRANPHIL RESORTS TOBU, a glamping resort adjacent to Tobu Zoological Park in Shiraoka, Saitama, has launched four new seasonal plans for summer 2026, covering super pool access, private pool water play for kids and dogs, a family-friendly weekday discount, and a dog birthday package.
Two baby Asian small-clawed otters born at Minami-Chita Beach Land in Aichi in February 2026 have been officially named. A naming ceremony is set for June 7, with limited stickers available for the first 50 attendees.
A walk-around stamp rally celebrating the arrival of a Malaysian Elephant at Tennoji Zoo for the first time in about eight years kicks off on June 10, 2026, spanning seven locations across the Tennoji-Abeno area.
Adventure World in Shirahama, Wakayama is launching the "38°C MIRACLE Project" and inviting guests to submit names for all 19 Emperor Penguins living at the park, starting June 1, 2026.
Awaji Farm Park England Hill on Awaji Island is marking its 25th anniversary with a rose garden at peak bloom — 110 varieties and around 680 plants — alongside the debut of northern koala "Komachi," and a popular onion-themed sports event returning for its 16th year.
Starting July 1, 2026 — the anniversary of Asahiyama Zoo's founding — OMO7 Asahikawa by Hoshino Resorts will begin offering the "Asahiyama Zoo Backpack," a customizable backpack rental and sale service designed to make zoo visits more enjoyable for hotel guests.
Toyohashi Zoo and Botanical Park (Nonhoi Park) in Aichi Prefecture is hosting its popular Golden Week event from April 25 to May 6, 2026, featuring wild animal feeding shows, a zoo rally with gachapon prizes, food trucks, and chances to meet newly arrived animals including lion triplets and baby goats.
Over the Golden Week holidays, Atre Kameido's rooftop will host a petting zoo in collaboration with Tobu Zoo, plus a Biore UV mystery-solving event for families.
Izu Shaboten Animal Park is experiencing a wave of newborns this spring, with six species — including Indian crested porcupines, ring-tailed lemurs, lesser galagos, kinkajous, prairie dogs, and Egyptian fruit bats — born between February and April 2026.
From spring through early summer, the greenhouses at Izu Shaboten Animal Park come alive with colorful cactus blooms, featuring around 200 varieties and 3,000 plants in flower.
Emperor penguin chick "No. 44," born at Adventure World in Shirahama, Wakayama on September 30, 2025, is set to move to a new habitat area on April 15, 2026, marking a significant milestone in its journey toward adulthood.
ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Kanazawa is offering a limited-time afternoon tea set in collaboration with Ishikawa Zoo, themed around a small zoo hidden in the forest, running from May 1 to June 30, 2026.
An Emperor Penguin chick born on September 30, 2025, at Adventure World in Shirahama, Wakayama, is reaching its half-birthday on March 30, 2026. A special celebration featuring an ice cake and a hands-on animal talk with a penguin robot is planned.
Two male Asian small-clawed otter pups were born at Minami-Chita Beachland in Aichi Prefecture on February 6, 2026 — the facility's first otter birth in 29 years. The pups are currently being raised in a nesting box and are expected to go on public display around two months after birth.
Adventure World in Shirahama, Wakayama is launching a new electric bike tour through its safari area in collaboration with local mobility company glafit, starting March 21, 2026. Riders aged 16 and older can explore the animal zone and enjoy feeding experiences — no driver's license required.
Animals from Gokatsura Ike Animal Park are heading to VISON's kiond facility in Mie for two days of hands-on experiences, including feeding, crafts, and campfire marshmallow roasting.
On May 24, 2026, a unique rice planting event combining SDGs practices and hands-on farming will take place in the Takataki area of Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture, using organic compost made from elephant dung collected at a local zoo.
Hotel Resol Ueno hosts a limited-time panda-themed event to express gratitude to the pandas that departed from Ueno in January 2026, featuring special rooms and lobby decorations.
Asuiku Inc. launches a special collaboration with Tobu Group featuring private chartered Limited Express Revaty and Limited Express RYOMO trains, combining station work experience (Eki-iku) and zoo exploration (Explore) programs in a first-of-its-kind simultaneous event.
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.
Felissimo has released the third series of charity products featuring animals from Asahiyama Zoo. Each purchase includes a 100 yen donation supporting both the zoo's operations and wildlife conservation in Borneo's forests through the Borneo Conservation Trust Japan.
To mark the return of twin giant pandas Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei to China, Keisei Electric Railway will sell special commemorative tickets featuring the beloved pandas, valid on Tokyo downtown Keisei Line routes.
An Emperor penguin chick born on September 30, 2025, reached its 100-day milestone at Adventure World on January 8, 2026, with special commemorative activities and its first outdoor walk.
At Uminonakamichi Seaside Park in Fukuoka, capybaras gather around a wood stove to keep warm during the coldest season. The adorable sight of these South American animals huddling for warmth will melt your heart.
Kintetsu Retailing launches exclusive collaboration items featuring familiar's iconic bear and Kobe Oji Zoo's beloved animals. Available from January 8, 2026, at ZOOQLE and select Kintetsu station shops.
Tobu Zoo Park will host a collaboration event with the popular TV anime My Hero Academia from October 18, 2025 to January 12, 2026, featuring exclusive merchandise, character panels, themed food, and original voice announcements.
The “Ueno” and “Yanesen” areas are fascinating regions located in Tokyo’s Taito and Bunkyo wards, where history and culture intersect. This area retains its old-world charm while also offering many modern tourist attractions, ensuring visitors never get bored. In this article, we will provide an in-depth look at the highlights of the “Ueno” and “Yanesen” […]
If you are going to go sightseeing, you want to incorporate into your itinerary things that you can only see and experience during that time of the year. In this issue, we will introduce the conditions, events, and recommended spots in August in Hokkaido for those who are interested in such things. To learn more […]
Let’s explore these spots filled with Hokkaido’s unique charm and culture! On this page, we have carefully selected six of Hokkaido’s coolest spots for you to explore. From spots woven with magnificent nature to vibrant local shopping streets and even a bear park! Please use this article as a reference to make your Hokkaido trip […]
Hokkaido is famous for its magnificent nature and delicious food, but there are actually many unusual tourist spots that can only be found in Hokkaido. This article introduces some unique spots that can only be found in Hokkaido. If you are interested in traveling outside of the standard spots, please check it out! To learn […]
If you’re planning to go sightseeing, you probably want to include things in your itinerary that you can only see or experience during that specific season. This time, we will introduce the situation, events, and recommended spots in Chiba during February for those who are interested. *Please note that the event schedules mentioned may change. […]
Although Fukuoka has a strong urban image with Fukuoka Tower and large commercial facilities, it is actually filled with spots where you can refresh yourself with a sense of nature. In this article, we will introduce parks, islands, and spots with spectacular views that you can easily visit in Fukuoka, so please take a look […]
Although Kyoto is home to many historical shrines and temples, there are actually many other attractive spots such as aquariums, zoos, and fashionable complexes! In this article, we will introduce recommended spots other than shrines and temples in Kyoto in three different genres. Please take a look at them as a reference for your trip. […]
Kyoto has many historical spots for adults, such as shrines, temples, and Japanese gardens, but in fact, there are also many facilities that children can enjoy. This article introduces spots where the whole family, from children to adults, can play together! Many of the facilities are indoors, so we recommend using them on rainy days. […]
If you are visiting Fukuoka with your family, you can’t miss out on places where you and your children can have fun together! Fukuoka is filled with park facilities and amusement parks that are perfect for family vacations. In this article, we will introduce some family-friendly facilities and spots that children can also enjoy, and […]
Tokyo is home to a variety of zoos and aquariums, each with its own unique charm. This page introduces some of the zoos and aquariums that we recommend you visit when sightseeing in Tokyo! Many of Tokyo’s zoos and aquariums have parks and shopping malls in the surrounding areas, so there are many attractions to […]
On this page, we pick up spots in Tokyo that can be enjoyed without admission fees. From gardens that will make you forget the hustle and bustle of the city to unique museums, we present a variety of facilities that can be accessed without admission fees. These spots are great alternatives when you have unplanned […]
Nasu is a tourist destination that immerses you in nature, allowing you to experience the changes of the four seasons up close. It is an ideal place for family trips, offering events that can be enjoyed by everyone, including interactions with animals and engaging in craft activities.Since it is easily accessible from central Tokyo, it […]
Summary Two girls went to Kusatsu Onsen in winter! 😊 Kusatsu with snow is also nice. ⛄️❄️ This course includes a lot of new spots in Kusatsu and even a zoo! Please take a look at it for your reference! *Please note that information and prices listed are subject to change. Travel Itinerary 13:00 Kusatsu […]