In 2026, Godiva’s Halloween symbol, a black cat, appears alongside its ghost friends! Plush charms featuring Pompompurin and Kuromi, too!! “Godiva Black Cat Collection”
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Available sequentially from Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026
On sale from Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
Wednesday, Sept. 9–Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026
Pompompurin, celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2026
“Godiva Black Cat Collection G Chocolat Assortment, 9 pieces” / ¥2,322
“Godiva Black Cat Collection G Chocolat Assortment, 3 pieces + Pompompurin Pouch, online shop exclusive” / ¥2,750 (shipping fee extra)
“Godiva Black Cat Collection G Crispy Chocolat Assortment, 3 pieces” / ¥540
Furunavi has begun accepting donations for a crowdfunding project by Muroto City, Kochi Prefecture, to build a new seafood processing plant on the site of a former school.
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The population has fallen below 10,000
It is projected to fall below 5,000 by 2045
13 elementary and junior high schools closed over 25 years
“Miraculous visuals” and I-cup voice actor Momonosuke makes her full-fledged gravure debut! Long-awaited 1st photo book 一等星 set for release on her birthday, Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026! 3 advance photos unveiled
J-WAVE announces INSPIRE TOKYO 2026 WINTER, one of Tokyo’s largest urban music festivals! Also featuring a wine area by WONK’s Kento Nagatsuka and a popular meat-food area curated by DJ TARO
The beloved タマ＆フレンズ arithmetic and kanji workbooks, cherished for about 40 years, are now pouches! All 6 designs recreate nostalgic covers and problem pages and will go on sale sequentially at capsule toy vending machines nationwide from late September 2026!
3 fabulous bonus items: picture book “The Hungry Crocodile,” picture book “Genius Panda,” and ノラネコぐんだん ABC cards! kodomoe October issue on sale Sept. 7‼
The final show of “長渕剛 ACOUSTIC HALL TOUR 2026 ‘JUST ONE’” to stream live exclusively on U-NEXT! An exclusive documentary offering a behind-the-scenes look at the live show is also coming!
The culmination of the author of 『二人一組になってください』, and a bold new direction! 木爾チレン’s 『あの子にしか行けない天国』 goes on sale Oct. 7 (Wed.)! Cover revealed, special website launched, and signing event announcement unveiled!
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More than 140,000 copies sold to date
Reach the end of your life at 45 while retaining the physical abilities and appearance of an 18-year-old
森泉 reveals the monthly food bill for her 30 pets! The unbelievable amount leaves the studio screaming. misono opens up about her “mom-friend” relationship with her older sister, 倖田來未: “We’re messaging on LINE every day [arguing]”
『超RIZIN.5 浪速の超復活祭り』: Open weigh-ins on the eve of the event, Sept. 9 (Wed.), to stream live for free on ABEMA! A preview special will air on event day! 狩野英孝’s 「EIKO 裏実況チャンネル」 also makes its big comeback from the 4th bout!
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The open weigh-in, held on Sept. 9 (Wed.), the day before the event, will stream live for free
On Sept. 10 (Thu.), event day, a preview special will provide an in-depth look at the highlights of the event
We will begin from the 4th bout
蓮選手平本, who is set to fight in his comeback bout after 774 days
Elementary school students think up, make and sell curry! Hands-on inquiry-based learning program “カレー科の時間,” now reaching approximately 30 schools, launches at 町田モディ
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6th-grade students at Machida Municipal Ogawa Elementary School
＜SNIDEL(スナイデル)＞Actor 南琴奈 models 5 must-see outerwear styles for this season! From classic winter down jackets to sophisticated coats, discover pieces that bring out a woman's elegance
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Price: ¥39,600
Price: ¥25,960
Price: ¥29,700
10% OFF
Companies mentioned：SNIDEL、スナイデル、株式会社マッシュスタイルラボ、USAGI ONLINE、MASH STORE
A seminar titled “Revenue Redesign After Changes to the Grid-Scale Battery Storage System” will be held on Oct. 16 (Fri.), 2026, with a presentation by 村谷 敬 of 株式会社AnPrenergy/一般社団法人日本再生可能エネルギー地域資源開発機構!
■ A staged reading of 「アクアリウムは踊らない」 is set for 11/14! ■ A comment from original creator 橙々 has arrived! ■ Merchandise details & presales now available!
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Total downloads surpass 900,000
A Nintendo Switch version was also released in 2025
96% of parents say, “We want to make it part of our bedtime routine every night.” 『まるまるまるー』, a bedtime picture book informed by sleep science and psychology, goes on sale
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A preliminary monitor survey of 100 parents
List price: ¥1,430 (tax included)
Original2026年8月28日に『まるまるまるー』を発売
Completed after more than 2 years of work by 愛波あやさん, 森あさ子さん and the editorial team
124 group companies (fiscal year ended September 2025)
“A Story About Buying a Classmate Once a Week” Birthday Online Fair opens! New products featuring newly drawn illustrations by original illustrator U35 are set for release!
A surprising collaboration between popular cat manga artist Murata, whose work is a hit on X, and pachinko game 海物語: the new comic essay “That’s Why I Play the Sea” goes on sale September 7, 2026!
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List price: 1,650 yen (1,500 yen before tax, plus tax)
Page count: 200 pages
October 5, 2026 (Monday), Osaka; October 6 (Tuesday), Tokyo
Bringing the Takatori ware aesthetic of “elegant simplicity,” passed down for 400 years, into contemporary life: solo exhibition by Yufuko Takatori of 高取八仙窯 opens at IEGNIM in Yoyogi-Uehara
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Carrying on a history and tradition spanning approximately 420 years
September 12, 2026 (Saturday)
Wednesday, September 23 (holiday)
Participation fee: ¥10,000 (tax in)
Companies mentioned：株式会社ロースター、高取八仙窯、IEGNIM、GOOD NEWS STORE 代々木上原
Orders open for trading acrylic cards, trading can badges and more from the TV anime “Petals of Reincarnation” at AMNIBUS, which sells original anime and manga merchandise!
In the age of AI, “the origins of art thinking” revealed — how do practical approaches to newcomers, customer interactions, bosses and planning connect with artistic creation?
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Built on data from 980 companies and 338,000 workers
After graduating from the Faculty of Fine Arts at 東京藝術大学 in 2003
Orders open for trading can badges and more from the TV anime “The Furious Lady Vows Revenge: I’ll Crush My Homeland with the Power of a Grimoire” at AMNIBUS, which sells original anime and manga merchandise!
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Single item: ¥495 (tax included)
BOX: ¥5,445 (tax included)
Single ¥275 (tax included)
Box: ￥6,050 (including tax)
¥1,980 each (tax included)
¥880 each (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社アルマビアンカ、AMNIBUS、株式会社 arma bianca
Unveils HLQ EDGE, a smart and powerful domestically produced 4-legged robot. With a 60 kg payload capacity, it traverses steps and trenches using physical AI
Orders open for trading Ani-Art acrylic stands and more from the TV anime “Marriage Toxin” at AMNIBUS, which sells original anime and manga merchandise!
[New release] Introducing “Bee rich serum,” a rich, luscious honey serum formulated with niacinamide, an active ingredient for improving wrinkles, and luxurious royal jelly
International co-production workshop to promote collaboration among young Japanese and Korean film producers: “Japan-Korea Producers Exchange @ Tokyo,” co-hosted by VIPO✕KOFIC
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Number of participants sought: 3–5
Original日 程 2026年11月11日（水）～13日（金）
The program is planned to be held alternately in Japan and South Korea (the next event is scheduled to take place in South Korea around June 2027. Participant recruitment will be announced separately).
辻󠄀調理師専門学校 × overseas educational institutions: Students from South Korea’s Hyejeon University and Kyung Hee University visit the school for a short-term Japanese cuisine program to learn about cooking and food culture
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20 students
10 students from Jeonnam Culinary Science High School
Supporting the development of “lifelong money literacy” to thrive in an age of information overload: General membership information site “Escape the jungle of financial information” launches!
[Limited time: Wednesday, 3/4–Tuesday, 3/10] Dermocosmetic brand “MEDIHEAL（メディヒール）” to hold a pop-up store at @cosme TOKYO themed around “sustainability”!
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No. 1 in sales in South Korea for 15 consecutive years
[Available exclusively at ドン・キホーテ, アピタ and ピアゴ] Dermocosmetic brand “MEDIHEAL（メディヒール）” introduces value sets with increased quantities of popular skincare products “3-Minute Mask” and “Toner Pads”!
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No. 1 in sales in South Korea for 14 consecutive years
More than 3.1 billion units sold in over 44 countries worldwide
[74 global awards¹] Popular toner pads from dermocosmetic brand “MEDIHEAL（メディヒール）” receive high acclaim again in 2025! The “30-sheet mask” also wins numerous beauty awards!
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21 awards in total
13 cases to date
No. 1 in sales in South Korea for 14 consecutive years
2026 Taipei Heritage Day launches with “American-Style Stroll,” revisiting urban memories of the US aid era
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Taipei City Department of Cultural Affairs launched “2026 Taipei Heritage Day” to mark the centennial of the former American Ambassador’s Residence. The theme, “An American-Style Stroll in Taipei,” will revisit urban memories of the US aid era through more than 100 events.
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The Taipei City Department of Cultural Affairs announced the launch of “2026 Taipei Heritage Day”
Centennial of the former American Ambassador’s Residence (Spot Taipei)
Connecting 40 venues, with more than 100 events
台積電 donated NT$60 million to restore the former American Ambassador’s Residence
UCC planned for Huashan Market; 台大醫院 says it could ease emergency room overcrowding
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The Ministry of Health and Welfare and 台大醫院 are discussing setting up a holiday urgent care center in the nearby area to ease emergency room overcrowding. Huashan Market is currently being considered as a possible site, with the details to be coordinated by the city government and the hospital.
Voting for the exterior design of 中捷 blue line cars begins 9/10; 3 designs vie for popularity
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Voting for the exterior design of 台中捷運 Blue Line cars begins 9/10. Mayor Lu Shiow-yen announced the plan and called for full central government funding, emphasizing that carrying out the agreement as planned is important to metro development in central Taiwan.
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The 3 shortlisted train car designs
154 prizes
台中捷運 Green Line is about 18 kilometers long
Has 18 trains
The Blue Line is about 24 kilometers long
A total of 28 trains will be built
The Ministry of Transportation and Communications has budgeted NT$45.3 billion for next year’s metro construction projects
How should 德國另類選擇黨 be classified? Experts examine definitions of far-right terminology
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After AfD’s strong showing in local elections, German society is debating the party’s designation as “far right.” 德國之聲 invited scholars to analyze the terminology and confirmed that AfD has been classified by intelligence agencies as a suspected/confirmed extremist case, exposing it to surveillance.
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Of AfD’s 16 state branches
5 state branches have been formally classified as “confirmed cases of right-wing extremism”
星宇航空 to raise booking service fee again from 10/7, to $33
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星宇航空 announced that it will raise its booking service fee to $33 from Oct. 7. This is the second increase this year, following one in April, and reflects airlines’ passing on the cost of using global distribution systems.
Special investigation team officially formed to investigate South Korean local election controversy
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South Korea’s National Election Commission (NEC) has faced controversy over a shortage of ballots, and a special investigation team was officially launched on Sept. 7. The team will conduct an in-depth, 150-day investigation into 12 concerns, including the ballot printing process and alleged operational irregularities at the NEC.