Wearables

Smart ring brand RingConn has announced the opening of its official store on Rakuten, one of Japan's largest e-commerce platforms, on January 30, 2026. To celebrate, a special "Rakuten Exclusive OPEN Commemorative Sale" will offer 10% off the RingConn Gen 2 smart ring from January 30 to February 1, 2026.

H°M’S” WatchStore announces the launch of CORNICHE's new 'Visionnaire' collection, featuring the brand's first rectangular cases. This collection, including models with aventurine dials and unique straps, redefines classic minimalism with a modern dress watch aesthetic.

Polar Electro Japan has announced the general release of its innovative screenless health tracking band, "POLAR Loop," on February 5, 2026. This launch follows a highly successful crowdfunding campaign on Makuake, where it achieved 1801% of its funding goal. Pre-orders are now open on the official Polar online store, accompanied by a special launch campaign.

Pixela Co., Ltd. announces a major update to its "Re・De Ring" smart ring, integrating a proprietary deep analysis algorithm to visualize the body's biorhythm and enhance daily well-being.

M.T.I. Corporation's NUARL brand is initiating a 30-day fitting campaign for its latest ear cuff-type clip earphones, "νClip," offering a full refund if customers are not satisfied with the fit. This initiative aims to alleviate concerns about individual ear shape differences and provide a risk-free trial.

HappyLifeCreators Inc. announces that its world's smallest and lightest smart display, "GUIDE01," has exceeded 15 million yen in crowdfunding on GREEN FUNDING, reaching its set stretch goal. The project has achieved over 5,000% of its initial target, with only 8 days remaining.

Presume Inc., the official distributor for NOMAD in Japan, has announced the limited-edition release of the "STRATOS BAND" in a new "ICY BLUE GLOW" luminous color. This innovative Apple Watch band, optimized for the Apple Watch Ultra, combines high-quality titanium and FKM rubber for exceptional comfort, durability, and a distinct glow-in-the-dark feature.

Japan Media Systems Co., Ltd. announces the release of "LiveOn Nano," an ultra-compact wearable camera designed to overcome the burdens of traditional heavy and uncomfortable wearable devices. This innovative camera integrates all essential remote work support features into a small, lightweight body, setting a new standard for on-site efficiency.

Garmin Japan has announced the release of a new French Gray color for its popular Venu X1 GPS smartwatch, featuring the largest color display and a thin, lightweight design, available from January 22, 2026.

XREAL, a leading developer and distributor of AR (augmented reality) glasses, announces its sponsorship of the "Dance Diet Fest 2026 Winter," scheduled for January 31, 2026, at Ikebukuro Nishiguchi Park. As part of its support, XREAL will present its cutting-edge AR glasses, "XREAL 1S," to the winner of the XREAL Award in the diet division of the "Dance Diet Contest."