Casio’s New Japanese Red Lantern G-Shock Watches: Casio has officially expanded its Japan-exclusive Aka Chochin-inspired G-Shock lineup to the United States, and now there are two eye-catching digital watches on offer. They’re designed around a traditional element of Japanese culture. The new DW-5600AKA-4 and DW-6900AKA-4 models have been released in the US, for $190 each after they first debuted in Japan earlier this year.
Casio’s New Japanese Red Lantern G-Shock Watches
This new collection is inspired from Aka Chochin, those famous red paper lanterns you’ll usually spot outside Japanese taverns, restaurants, and izakaya spots. In general they’re tied to hospitality which are also one of the easiest things to recognize in a Japanese streetscape.
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Casio then turns the whole cultural vibe into a red-and-black color story. The bright red resin cases and straps mimic the lantern body, while black buttons, band loops and Japanese lettering add a stronger contrast. On the watches, the printed Japanese characters read “Shock Resistant,” and they basically drive home the G-Shock identity.
Two Classic G-Shock Designs
The collection includes two of Casio’s most iconic digital silhouettes:
G-Shock DW-5600AKA-4
- Classic square-shaped digital design
- Red resin case and strap
- Red-tinted LED backlight
- Lantern-themed engraved case back
G-Shock DW-6900AKA-4
- Round case with the signature Triple Graph display
- Matching red resin construction
- Black detailing inspired by lantern hardware
- Red LED illumination for a distinctive nighttime appearance
Features
While the exterior receives a cultural makeover, the watches retain the rugged specifications that have made G-Shock one of the world’s most trusted watch brands.
Key features include:
- Shock-resistant construction
- 200-meter water resistance
- 1/100-second stopwatch
- Countdown timer
- Multi-function alarm
- Full auto calendar
- Approximately five-year battery life
- LED backlight with a warm red glow inspired by lantern lighting
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US Price and Availability
The two watches, inspired by the Japanese Akachochin red lantern tradition, first launched in Japan in April 2026 at ¥22,000 (~$139) apiece. Casio has priced both models at $190 in the United States.
The watches are available through the official G-Shock US online store alongside several newly launched models from the Bold Camo collection, expanding the brand’s latest lineup for American customers.
Besides the Red Lantern series, Casio has also released the G-Shock Bold Camo collection for the US market. Right now, the four latest models: DW6900CMG-3, GA700CMG-3A, GAV01CMG-3A, and GM6900CMG-3 are up on the G-Shock US website. They range in price from $145 up to $280, and every watch in this tough, rugged lineup comes with a free G-Shock Camo Pouch when you buy it.
