Japan Airport Terminal launched four Haneda-exclusive Suica Penguin goods on May 22, 2026, with new drawings by original creator Chiharu Sakazaki under the theme sky, travel, and Japan.
The Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting closed in Hiroshima on May 21, 2026. A proposal to give emperor penguins special protected status failed again after China and Russia objected.
Penguin Bazaar Shinjuku 2026 runs May 6 to 11 at Odakyu Department Store Shinjuku 7F, with 60+ creators and different early and late booths.
Adventure World's emperor penguin chick Number 44 moved to a new exhibit area on April 15, 2026, marking a shift from close chick care toward independent life.
Kyoto Aquarium named two African penguin chicks born in December 2025 Kagami and Misono, then shared their March 2026 debut and growth video.
Osaka Kaiyukan welcomed king penguin chicks on September 16 and 24, 2025, with both chicks still parent-reared and gaining weight.