Tokyo – October 31, 2026 -- Travelers heading to Japan can download Naviu, an AI-powered augmented-reality travel companion, on iOS and Android starting November 1. The app answers questions about whatever is around you in any of 29 languages, based on your exact location.

Tokyo – October 30, 2026 -- A pilot tour in Tokyo's Asakusa district will take visitors through a traditional craft workshop, a neighborhood walk and an introduction to ozashiki, the intimate setting where geisha and hōkan entertain guests. Organizer ROJICOYA has not yet opened bookings, and details on availability, duration and participation requirements will appear on its official website.

Global – October 29, 2026 -- Hilton plans to open new hotels around the world in 2027, with brand debuts in more than 30 countries, and one of the first big stops is NoMad Detroit inside the historic Michigan Central Station, due in early spring.

Tokyo – October 29, 2026 -- Casio has announced the CMK-100, a lightweight automatic mechanical watch meant to work from the office to the trail, with a titanium case and a dial designed for easy reading.

Titanium keeps the case light for all-day wear

The case is made of lightweight titanium, which Casio says stays comfortable during extended wear. The case and bezel have a hairline finish that gives the metal a refined look.

NIIGATA, Japan – October 28, 2026 -- Skiers and snowboarders can ride three linked resorts in Yuzawa, Niigata Prefecture, from Saturday, December 26, 2026, when YUZAWA SNOW LINK opens for the 2026-2027 winter season.

Tokyo is 71 minutes away by bullet train

GALA Yuzawa Station can be reached in as little as 71 minutes from Tokyo on the Joetsu Shinkansen. That makes the area workable for both day trips and overnight stays, and visitors can pair time on the snow with sightseeing in the surrounding area.

Seattle – October 28, 2026 -- Alaska Airlines will start its first nonstop service between Anchorage and Tokyo Narita on May 13, 2027, with introductory round-trip fares from $999. The seasonal route links Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport and Narita International Airport. It remains subject to government approval.

Seattle – October 06, 2026 -- REI Co-op and Japanese retailer BEAMS today launched the BEAMS x REI Co-op Expedition Parka, a limited-edition jacket based on an original 1986 design found in REI's archive. Only 500 units were made, and the parka goes on sale October 6 for $599 online and at select stores.

Tokyo – September 28, 2026 -- SwitchBot has launched its RGBICWW Light Bars, a two-pack smart lighting set priced at $45.99 (£55.99 / CAD 59.99) that switches between colorful ambient effects and practical white desk lighting.

Tokyo – September 24, 2026 -- Casio Computer Co., Ltd. has unveiled the MRG-B2100HR, a limited-edition watch marking 30 years since the debut of its flagship MR-G line within the G-SHOCK brand. Only 800 pieces will be sold worldwide.

Tokyo – September 21, 2026 -- Netmarble let fans go hands-on with three unreleased games at Tokyo Game Show 2026, marking the South Korean publisher's second consecutive year at the event.

The company expanded its booth from 56 units in 2025 to 63 units this year, swapping last year's lineup of MONGIL: STAR DIVE and The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin for three new titles: Shangri-La Frontier: The Seven Colossi, Solo Leveling: KARMA and Pearl in Blue.