Glamp Village Setouchi Shimanami, a five-unit glamping resort on Takane Island in Hiroshima Prefecture, has unveiled a renovated Family Dome room with a private athletic pool and launched a new exclusive private sauna plan for up to four guests per day.
Nijigen no Mori anime theme park on Awaji Island is running water splash events across four anime-themed attractions from July 10 to September 30, 2026, with soaking experiences inspired by Crayon Shin-chan, NARUTO, Godzilla, and Dragon Quest.
A new whiskey and gin distillery is opening on the Oki Islands in Shimane Prefecture on June 13, 2026. AMA Whiskey&Co. launches Distillery Drift Mark, the first member of the Whiskey&Co. Brands Network, with an attached café and bar.
A whole-building private villa named Awana (淡凪) is set to open in Minami-Awaji City, Hyogo Prefecture on June 29, 2026, offering urban residents a complete reset just about one hour from Osaka, with ocean views, a private pool, a BBQ terrace, and an indoor sauna.
ANA InterContinental Manza Beach Resort in Onna Village, Okinawa, has opened reservations for its 2026 summer-limited program featuring snorkeling tours, stargazing cruises, night trekking, fireworks cruises, and coral conservation experiences.
A new whole-building rental guest house, UMINOIE YUTAKA, has opened in Ama-cho, Oki Islands, Shimane Prefecture, carrying on the legacy of the beloved Fishing House Yutaka.