Beyond the “30-second wall” in AI video: genas.AI launches Story Studio, a tool for creating short dramas and anime from scripts, with episodes up to 10 minutes per 1 episode, powered by GPT Image 2.5 for image generation
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Approximately 37 pt (approximately 740 yen before tax)
The pachinko and pachislot 3D virtual hall app “Slot Pachi Spirit” launches its “Countdown Campaign” today ahead of its 1st anniversary (1st Anniversary) on October 1
NEXERA Solution launches “Sales Middle Management Development Program” for sales managers
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A 6-month, hands-on employee development program
Master the sales proposal framework by winning over the first company, then replicate the same framework with another customer during the final 3 months
TUNEXX, a next-generation boy group from South Korea, sets off on a digital detox trip! An observational reality series offering a closer look at their new sides begins streaming on Prime Video and Music K on Thursday, September 24
A special collaboration between the anime “Rilakkuma” and “Haikyu!!” is here! POP UP STORE locations will open nationwide in sequence from Friday, November 20, 2026, and a collaboration lottery will launch on Saturday, January 23, 2027!
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The manga has surpassed 75 million copies in cumulative circulation
A major hit with worldwide box office revenue exceeding ¥20 billion
“ゆるふわ,” which provides ongoing treatment support for breast cancer patients, establishes 一般社団法人ゆるふわコネクト—aiming to expand to hospitals nationwide as a “third entity” connecting medical professionals, companies and information, and beginning to build a support model—
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The proportion of general hospitals operating at a deficit is 67.6%
Arriving in the Tokai region for the first time! The 3rd sanrio house store, featuring its first-ever cafe booth, opens at 名古屋PARCO! A special lineup to celebrate the opening is coming soon〈Thursday, October 29〉
Unwind in a private sauna while gazing at Mt. Fuji. COCO VILLA Kawaguchiko Lakeside, a private lakeside villa available for exclusive rental, grand opens
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Grand opening on Thursday, September 24, 2026
About 100 minutes by car from Tokyo
COCO VILLA currently operates more than 27 facilities nationwide
A collaboration watch based on the TV anime 86—EIGHTY-SIX— is here! From ケンテックス's ＆C line, 2 models inspired by Shin and Lena will be released, each limited to 86 pieces, with reservations opening Friday, September 25.
[Fashion Accessories Maker 川辺株式会社] A compact-size version of the delightfully embroidered “Embroidered Eco Bag,” guaranteed to lift your spirits whenever you carry it, is here
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Price: ¥4,950 each (tax included)
Size: Approx. 36 cm wide × 26 cm high × 17 cm deep
Now streaming exclusively on Prime Video! The second bookstore-exclusive goods fair for the theatrical film Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc starts at participating stores Friday, October 9!
The TV anime MAO collaboration cafe at 洒落CAFE [Retro MIX] is coming to Yurakucho and Nagoya! New specially illustrated goods and collaboration menu items are on the way
A hit around the world! The long-awaited new Adventure Time series, Adventure Time: Side Quests, premieres worldwide, including its first-ever Japanese broadcast, on カートゥーン ネットワーク starting Monday, October 5
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Worldwide premiere and first-ever Japanese broadcast starting Monday, October 5
[銀座 蔦屋書店] To mark 10 years of activity, an exhibition by August Vilella titled “Time” will open Saturday, October 3. The exhibition will feature 19 oil paintings, including new and previously unreleased works, as well as limited-edition three-dimensional works and related products.
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2 limited-edition three-dimensional works
Saturday, October 3–Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Companies mentioned：銀座 蔦屋書店、メディコム・トイ、カルチュア・コンビニエンス・クラブ株式会社（CCC ART LAB）、JPS GALLERY
【BS Nippon TV】Comments from Shiori Sato on her “overflowing love of food” are here! Fascinated by dumplings and shellfish dishes from around the world: “Specialties of Embassy Chefs” premieres Saturday, September 26!
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Sept. 26 (Sat.), 22:30–23:00
Oct. 3 (Sat.), 22:30–23:00
Coverage of embassies from more than 40 countries in Japan
【三河湾リゾートリンクス】Dress up, enjoy mysterious meals and explore the hotel. The “A Forgiving Halloween” event for everyone to enjoy will be held for the first time
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Available for a limited time from October 19 (Mon.) to October 31 (Sat.), 2026
Adults (13 and over) ¥7,700
Elementary school students (7–12) ¥4,500
Young children (4–6) ¥2,300
We operate a total of 5 resort and business hotels, with approximately 500 rooms: 3 properties in the Mikawa area of Aichi Prefecture and 2 in Nagano Prefecture.
The property also boasts one of the largest room counts in the area, with approximately 250 rooms across the hotel and condominium buildings.
【Reprint confirmed!】The hamster that caught the attention of more than 500,000 people on TikTok is getting a comic essay! “The True Feelings of Tonton, the Hamster Who Hates Its Owner”
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List price: 1,650 yen (1,500 yen before tax, plus tax)
Introducing “Mr. CHEESECAKE Petit Waguri,” an autumn flavor combining Obuse-grown Japanese chestnuts with a cheesecake featuring a milky taste and the rich aroma of fine coffee
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Price: ¥972 (tax included)
Price: ¥4,104 (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社Mr. CHEESECAKE、Mr. CHEESECAKE、Mirazur、Restaurant ES
【Cath Kidston × Miho Ishii】The 2nd collaboration with beauty expert Miho Ishii! 4 new styles, including a lunch tote featuring exclusive artwork, go on sale October 1 (Thu.)!
A super-luxurious bonus! Comes with the “LaLa50th Anniversary TRUMP”! “Gakuen Babysitters” appears on the cover just ahead of the latest HC release! The November issue of “LaLa” goes on sale September 24 (Thu.)!
Showcasing the appeal of nursing professionals working in welfare facilities! “Welfare Facility Career Fair in Yokohama” to be held on October 4
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Date and time: Reiwa 8, October 4 (Sun.), 10:30–16:00
Talks on job duties, rewarding aspects of the work and personal experiences (approximately 15 minutes per session; capacity 20 people; 5 sessions in total)
Be swept away by one night of magic in Sapporo. The entire hotel will transform into a “fantasy forest,” hosting a Halloween dinner buffet on October 31 featuring Tokachi herb-fed beef and enchanting poison apples
The official companion book for “Derby Stallion 2” goes on sale today, September 24! Includes the 196-page bonus booklet “Complete Pedigree Catalog,” compiling data on the stallions and broodmares featured in the game!
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237 stallions
327 broodmares
196-page bonus supplement
¥2,420 (¥2,200 before tax + tax)
Companies mentioned：株式会社KADOKAWA、株式会社KADOKAWA Game Linkage、Game Addict、ParityBit、SUGIYAMA KOBO
The music video for “Ranki,” a tie-up song with artist れん, has been released in Tokyo Revengers UNLIMITED (Anribe), a completely new smartphone game based on the TV anime Tokyo Revengers!
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◆Launch date: Sept. 24, 2026 (Thu.), after maintenance ends
AP required to progress through the main story reduced by 50%
◆Campaign period: From Sept. 24, 2026, after maintenance ends
東洋一心堂鍼灸院, an acupuncture clinic in Umeda, Osaka, supporting women through menstruation, fertility, postpartum recovery and menopause, launches “Five Seasons Cycle,” traditional medicine care accompanying women throughout their lives
【MOOMIN(ムーミン)】New designs featuring the ancestor and Little My! Enjoy the world of Moomin through delicate art embroidery. A tote bag that adds an easy touch to autumn outfits and is lightweight and convenient for everyday outings and travel.
Welcome the changing season at your fingertips. FINGER SUIT, from Korea, presents the “FW POLISH COLLECTION,” capturing vivid light and lingering depth.
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“FW POLISH COLLECTION (8 varieties in all)”
The number of retail locations has surged to about 1,500 in about 3 years
Tax-free system PIE VAT integrates with the POS system Airレジ, opening applications for participating stores. In the first half of 2027, tax-free sales for international visitors will be free and easy at stores using Airレジ
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Applications from stores using Airレジ and Airペイ will open starting in September 2026.
Ready for the new tax-free system (refund method) taking effect in November 2026.
PIE VAT has the longest operating track record in Japan, at 5 years, as the country’s first tax-free service combining tax exemption and refunds that supports the “refund method”
Companies mentioned：株式会社Pie Systems Japan、Pie Systems Inc.、株式会社リクルート、Airレジ、PIE VAT
The “Autumn BanBan Festival” is here! To celebrate its 37th anniversary, カラオケBanBan is offering 3 hours of room rental for ¥500 on weekdays, all-you-can-drink alcohol for ¥500, and 6 popular food items for ¥500 each!
【Wakayama, Inami】A private villa with ocean views, a pool and a sauna｜First location in the prefecture, with the first-come-first-served allocation quickly filling up. Now accepting waitlist requests for cancellations｜COCO VILLA Owners, a vacation-home investment that offers income as well as a place to stay
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Of the 24 total slots, the first 8 were fully booked by the end of the information session
The 16 lottery slots are now accepting cancellation waitlist requests
Capacity: 7 people (recommended: 5–7 people)
Currently operating 27 properties in total, from Hokkaido to Okinawa
New SSR “Olga & Nadya” arrives in the latest Muv-Luv title “Muv-Luv Girls Garden”! The second half of the first part’s final chapter, “Will to Freedom,” begins!
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Surpasses 2 million players
Event period: After maintenance on Tuesday, September 22
Event period: After maintenance on Tuesday, September 22 – until 4:59 on Tuesday, September 29
Event period: After maintenance on Tuesday, September 22 – until 4:59 on Tuesday, October 6
Event period: Thursday, September 24, 12:00
Event period: Thursday, September 24, 12:00 – until 4:59 on Monday, September 28
An event for the theatrical anime “Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend”: the “Rascal Does Not Dream of a Sweets Girl” Mai Sakurajima Birthday Fair 2026 at Animate is set to take place!
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Single item: 605 yen (tax included) / BOX: 8,470 yen (tax included)
Single item: ¥275 (tax included) / BOX: ¥4,400 (tax included)
Single item: 275 yen (tax included) / BOX: 3,850 yen (tax included)
Single item: 660 yen (tax included) / BOX: 10,560 yen (tax included)
Single item: 880 yen (tax included) / BOX: 12,320 yen (tax included)
A live broadcast and stream on WOWOW of the Tokyo concert from LOUDNESS’s 45th anniversary tour, taking place on the band’s debut anniversary, November 25!
The special page for “Asuka Travel: A Journey Around the Birthplace of Japan,” a quiz rally with quiz content created by QuizKnock, is now open! Details on how to participate and the eligible spots have been released.
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Approximately 100 types of titles
A “Legend” title limited to the first 10 applicants.
“Humanities for Working People,” a record of practitioners discussing the humanities for people who think while working, goes on sale from Kobunsha on Friday, September 25!
A special collaboration between the anime “Rilakkuma” and “Haikyu!!”! POP UP STORE locations will open across Japan in sequence starting Friday, November 20, 2026, and a collaboration lottery will launch Saturday, January 23, 2027!
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POP UP STORE locations will open in sequence in 5 cities across Japan
The manga has surpassed 75 million copies in cumulative circulation
A major hit with worldwide box office revenue exceeding ¥20 billion
Moisture close at hand whenever dryness strikes. Introducing the EASY MIST cordless humidifier, which can be filled simply by pouring water in from the top
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[Price] 3,190 yen (tax included)
Water tank capacity: approximately 350ml
Humidification output: approximately 35ml (±15ml)
Rated power consumption: 4W
Charging time: approximately 3.5 hours
Continuous operating time: approximately 5 hours
Automatic-off timer: approximately 7 hours of continuous operation
What skills do children truly need in the AI era? Tomoo 𠮷田’s “Noncognitive Skills for Thriving in the Years Ahead: How to Develop at Home Skills That AI Cannot Take Away”