On October 26, 2026, beekeeb announced on its official Japanese-language X account that its split keyboard, Toucan, had won the 2026 Good Design Award.
beekeeb also announced that it would display a working unit at GOOD DESIGN EXHIBITION 2026, held at Tokyo Midtown from October 31 to November 4.
Admission is free, and no advance reservation is required, offering visitors a chance to see the product in person.
What Is Toucan? A Split Keyboard With an Integrated Touchpad and Memory LCD
Toucan is a split keyboard with an integrated touchpad and low-power memory LCD display.
The Good Design Award’s introduction to the product explains that it is based on the Piantor layout and was designed to be portable for use away from home, such as at work or while traveling.
beekeeb says its initial goal was to create a comfortable, portable wireless split keyboard with an integrated trackpad.
One defining feature of Toucan is how it combines a split typing setup and pointing controls in a compact, portable form, using a 17 mm key pitch.
Toucan on Display at Tokyo Midtown From October 31
beekeeb says it will display a working Toucan unit at the Good Design Award exhibition. Event details are as follows.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | GOOD DESIGN EXHIBITION 2026 |
| Dates | October 31–November 4, 2026 |
| Hours | 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. (closes at 6:00 p.m. on the final day) |
| Venue | Tokyo Midtown (9-7-1 Akasaka, Minato City, Tokyo) |
| Exhibition areas | B1F Hall and Atrium / 4F Conference / 5F Design Hub |
| Admission | Free; no advance reservation required |
Admission may be restricted depending on crowd levels. Check the latest information, including the exhibit’s location within the venue, before visiting.
GOOD DESIGN EXHIBITION 2026 event information
Product Updates Continue After Changes to Beekeeb’s Japan Operations
Greenkeys previously reported the dissolution of Kurumi LLC, which operated beekeeb.jp.
beekeeb later explained on its official blog that it would gradually wind down the Japanese entity’s operations while continuing sales and services for Japan.
This time, the official Japanese-language account shared news of the award and the domestic exhibition.
However, there has been no announcement that this update signals a resumption of the Japanese entity’s business. It remains to be seen how beekeeb will handle its sales operations and brand activities going forward.
Related article: Kurumi LLC, operator of beekeeb.jp, dissolved on August 31
Summary
Alongside Toucan’s Good Design Award win, an opportunity to see the keyboard in person in Japan has been announced.
It looks like an exhibition worth checking out for anyone interested in portable split keyboards or an input setup with an integrated pointing device.
If you’re planning a visit to Tokyo Midtown, why not take a look?
beekeeb’s official award and exhibition announcement
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