【Ehime / Matsuyama】Sanpuku Kaiteki Seikatsu’s air conditioner cleaning special campaign proves popular; 2nd installment now underway, offering services exclusively to residents of properties managed by 三福管理センター
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株式会社三福快適生活 will run the 2nd installment of its “Air Conditioner Cleaning Campaign” from October 1 to November 30, 2026, exclusively for residents of properties managed by 三福管理センター. The campaign covers air conditioners with self-cleaning functions, with services provided through collaboration among 三福グループ companies.
Traders Securities welcomes 8 high school students and conducts job shadowing for the 4th consecutive year
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Traders Securities, part of the Traders Holdings Group, participated for the 4th consecutive year in a job-shadowing program for high school students organized by NPO法人JUKE. On August 24, it welcomed 8 students from 聖光学院, 洗足学園, and 湘南白百合学園 for hands-on experience in foreign exchange dealing.
〈STRATHBERRY〉 POP UP STORE to be held at トゥモローランド stores. Popular “MOSAIC” designs and limited exclusive models will be featured
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A POP UP STORE for British luxury leather goods brand STRATHBERRY will open at トゥモローランド stores in succession starting September 30, 2026. The store will feature the popular “MOSAIC” series and limited exclusive models.
A packed lineup, from the buzzworthy “Perfect Family,” directed by Isao Yukisada, to an n.SSign feature! Korean dramas starting in October | ホームドラマチャンネル
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Starting in October, CSホームドラマチャンネル will begin airing new programs and special features, including the Korean drama “Perfect Family,” directed by Isao Yukisada, “Riding Life,” starring Jeon Hye-jin, and footage from Seo In-guk’s fan meeting.
Take a breather with an autumn café moment. Seasonal limited-edition sweets arrive at the café ニューラフレア in Kobe’s former foreign settlement, starting Thursday, October 1, 2026.
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The café ニューラフレア in Kobe’s former foreign settlement will offer limited-edition sweets and drinks featuring autumn ingredients such as chestnuts and pumpkin, starting October 1, 2026.
Bring a little forest of your own to your desk. The mist-powered “izestee Pro” launches on Makuake on October 8
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Mingchuang (Hong Kong) Technology Limited will launch “izestee Pro,” a desktop aeroponic planter that grows plants with mist instead of soil, on Makuake starting October 8, 2026. RUIJIN (HONG KONG) TECHNOLOGY LIMITED will support sales in the Japanese market.
【西武グループ】Figure skater Rio Nakata signs an affiliation agreement — Drawing on decades of experience in winter sports, the group aims to create new excitement together with the next generation of athletes
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株式会社西武ホールディングス has signed an affiliation agreement with figure skater Rio Nakata, who will join 西武グループ starting October 1, 2026. Nakata will appear in every performance of the Tokyo shows of “Prince Ice World” in February 2027.
Facts
From Oct. 1, 2026
Won the Junior Grand Prix Final in 2023
At the 2025 and 2026 World Junior Championships, became the first Japanese men's singles skater to win 2 consecutive titles
Figure skating and ice hockey since the late 1950s
An ice show held since 1978
At DyDo Drinco Ice Arena in February 2027
Event period: February 20 (Sat.) to 23 (Tue., national holiday), 2027
Exclusive advance lottery registration for SEIBU PRINCE CLUB members starts Tuesday, September 29, 2026
【登別石水亭】No need to worry about driving on snowy roads! New “Relaxing Hot Spring Getaway with Shuttle Bus” plan includes guaranteed seats on a direct bus from Sapporo Station and a dinner-time drink benefit
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登別石水亭, operated by 野口観光株式会社, has launched a new “Relaxing Hot Spring Getaway with Shuttle Bus” plan that includes guaranteed seats on a direct bus from the north exit of Sapporo Station and a drink benefit at dinner.
Spice Factory launches a “Disaster Preparedness Team” to tackle disaster readiness through AI and design
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スパイスファクトリー株式会社 has launched a cross-departmental “Disaster Preparedness Team” to incorporate disaster preparedness perspectives into business operations and system design using AI and design.
Sell-through appraisal service “セルカ”: August top-value results
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Quick Network Co. announced the TOP 5 highest-priced vehicles sold at auction on “セルカ” in August 2026. The top vehicle was a ランボルギーニ Aventador S at 50.001 million yen, while 日産 GT-R ranked 4th among Japanese-made cars.
New book: “Tell Me! A Happy U-Turn and I-Turn Career Change” — An era in which you can choose where to work. A career design guide to working wholeheartedly where you want to live, from an expert with 16 years of regional career-change support and a track record of assisting more than 3,000 people
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株式会社エンリージョン will publish its representative director Katsuhiko Eguchi’s new book, “Tell Me! A Happy U-Turn and I-Turn Career Change,” through Gentosha on September 28, 2026. Drawing on 16 years of regional career-change support and a track record of assisting more than 3,000 people, the book offers advice on work and career design guided by your own priorities.
Facts
16 years of regional career-change support
A track record of assisting more than 3,000 people
U-turn and I-turn career changes account for approximately 35%
Netflix and AJA jointly develop a conversion measurement solution using DCR
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Netflix and AJA have jointly developed a beta version of a conversion measurement solution using data clean room (DCR) technology. It visualizes lower-funnel effects, such as visits to websites and app installs after ad views, while ensuring robust privacy protection.
TRULY, which supports people facing menopause-related challenges, launches “TRULY for Business-Leaders” to prevent “invisible business losses” among male managers
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株式会社TRULY has launched “TRULY for Business-Leaders,” a physical and mental wellness management program for male managers and executives in their 40s and 50s. To prevent approximately ¥1.2 trillion in economic losses caused by LOH syndrome (male menopause), it is offering a corporate package that includes training, hair-based hormone testing, personalized support, and effectiveness evaluation, and is recruiting companies for a PoC.
New release: RORRY AuraDock, a cable-free, detachable 10000mAh 4-in-1 charging station
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ロリー・ジャパン株式会社 will begin selling a new model of the “RORRY AuraDock,” a 4-in-1 wireless charging station upgraded with a high-capacity 10000mAh detachable mobile battery, on September 30, 2026.
GIGABYTE launches a graphics card featuring GeForce RTX 5060 Ti and triple fans
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シー・エフ・デー販売株式会社, as distributor, is scheduled to launch the “GV-N506TEAGLEMAX OC-16GD” graphics card featuring GIGABYTE-brand GeForce RTX 5060 Ti on October 2, 2026.
Participatory competition (game) to support and energize local communities: “Basketball Infrastructure League (BI League) 2026-27” launches
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インフロニア・ホールディングス and B.LEAGUE will launch the participatory competition “Basketball Infrastructure League (BI League) 2026-27” in October 2026 to revitalize local communities. Using the “Horai” app, participants will compete for points by posting information about infrastructure such as basketball hoops and visiting locations, and the winning club will receive prize money.
[Survey in Matsuyama, Ehime] When do people start looking for a home? “1 day to apply, 31 days to move in”
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株式会社三福綜合不動産 analyzed 2,204 rental contract records from October 2025 to September 20, 2026, and found that the median time from a property visit to application was 1 day, while the median time to move in was 31 days.
[October 3 (Sat.) and 4 (Sun.)] Opening-game-only “TUBC BAKUAGE T-shirt” giveaway for attendees
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東京ユナイテッドバスケットボールクラブ announced that it will give away limited-edition “TUBC BAKUAGE T-shirts” to ticket holders in eligible seating sections at the B.LEAGUE opening games to be held at Ariake Arena on October 3 and 4, 2026.
October 4 (Sun.): Sunplaza Nakano-kun to appear as a special guest at “Ariake Arena Bakuage ~TUBC BAKUAGE FES~,” the TUBC home opener!
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TUBC announced that Sunplaza Nakano-kun will give a special halftime performance at the Tokyo Z game in Round 2 of B.LEAGUE ONE, to be held at Ariake Arena on October 4, 2026.
[For high school students] “What do you love about this town?” contest! Tell us what you love through a photo and a comment of no more than 200 characters. Deadline: Friday, October 2
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The 4 Nagoya schools operated by Educational Corporation 21st Century Academia are holding a contest for high school students to submit photos and comments about their favorite places in the city, as part of the corporation-sponsored Meta Campus Summit Nagoya. The corporation operates 17 vocational schools nationwide.
Announcer Hisanori Yoshida’s first book since leaving ニッポン放送, The Art of Staying Cheerful: Well-Being and Fandom Activities to Improve Your Life, goes on sale today!
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Hisanori Yoshida, an announcer exclusively with 株式会社リアルアキバ・コミュニケーションズ, published his first book since leaving ニッポン放送, The Art of Staying Cheerful: Well-Being and Fandom Activities to Improve Your Life, through 太田出版 on September 29, 2026.
TAC株式会社 will hold the free online seminar “40-Minute CPA Night Seminar” for certified public accountant exam candidates from 20:00 to 20:40 on October 21, 2026.
Pudgy Penguins Pop-Up Shop opens at enXross DAO in Tokyo Dome City; meetup “Pudgy Penguins Happy Hour in Tokyo” also draws a large crowd
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Fracton Ventures株式会社 opened the Pudgy Penguins Pop-Up Shop for a limited time at enXross DAO in Tokyo Dome City starting September 24. The meetup held on the same day drew a large crowd.
Facts
More than 50 people attended
Open through Friday, October 2
An NFT collection of 8,888 penguins
Cumulative trading volume is approximately 520,000 ETH
The number of transactions exceeded 90,000
ranked No. 2 in the world
More than 2 million followers on Instagram
More than 800,000 followers on TikTok
More than 700,000 followers on X
GIFs and stickers on GIPHY have been viewed approximately 79.5 billion times in total
Approximately 3,100 Walmart stores in the United States
More than 10,000 stores worldwide
Cumulative sales exceeded 2 million units
In 2026, a British soccer club
Launched on Ethereum in 2021
In December 2024
As of September 29, 2026
Hours: 10:00 - 17:00
Original最終日の10月2日（金）は16:00まで
To date, with more than 50 protocols
Launched in 2021
Solely organized in 2023 and 2024
Co-organized with Ethereum Japan in 2024 and 2025
Companies mentioned：Fracton Ventures株式会社、Pudgy Penguins、OpenSea、Bored Ape Yacht Club、Walmart、マンチェスター・シティ、Effisend、enXross、ETHGlobal Tokyo、かんき出版、DAO TOKYO、ETHTokyo、Ethereum Japan、住友不動産大崎ガーデンタワー
カワニシカバン unveils new “Dual” leather series, featuring 4 models for all ages and genders — a bag brand from Kagawa with 150,000 YouTube subscribers
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カワニシカバン (株式会社カワニシカバンプロダクト), based in Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture, will launch its new “Dual” leather series, designed for all ages and genders, through its official online shop starting in October 2026. The series features 4 models—a tote bag, shoulder bag, mini wallet and key case—all made with double-face leather.
For a smart buy on “autumn flavors,” head to 松戸南部市場 — learn how to choose seasonal saury from expert vendors
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松戸南部市場 is a place to shop smart for seasonal ingredients, including autumn saury and turnips grown in Matsudo, with guidance from professional vendors. It began opening on Sundays in September 2026 and will hold its annual market festival on November 8, which typically attracts more than 20,000 visitors.
Facts
Site area: approximately 4万6,000 m²
Free parking for approximately 350 vehicles
It welcomes 350,000 visitors annually (※)
Opened in 1966 as Japan’s first privately established, publicly operated market
A shop that has been a tenant at 松戸南部市場 for more than 50 years
Take part for just 10 yen
For a 100-yen entry fee, aim for “more than 10 times the value”
株式会社クラダシ issued its “Impact Report 2026” on September 30, 2026, updating its previous sustainability report. The report discloses its B Corp recertification, revisions to its materiality issues, and impact metrics—including 35,287 tons of food waste reduced—following its transition to a group management structure comprising 3 companies.
Notice: SBI Hyper Savings deposits exceed 1.6 trillion yen
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株式会社SBI新生銀行 announced that deposits in SBI Hyper Savings exceeded 1.6 trillion yen as of September 28, 2026. About 1 year after the service launched, the number of accounts also reached 700,000. The bank is offering campaigns including an increase in the standard interest rate and measures for the children’s NISA.
Global CBT for “Icarus Online” begins! Test period extended by 1 day due to popular demand, running until 15:00 on October 6 (Tuesday)
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株式会社G・O・P announced that the global CBT for the PC MMORPG “Icarus Online” began on September 29, 2026, and that the test period has been extended by 1 day due to popular demand, running until 15:00 on October 6. The number of preregistrations has exceeded 5,000.
【FLO Day falls on the 5th, 6th and 7th of every month】The popular Shine Muscat returns in October! Limited-time sale at a special price of 1,598 yen, tax included
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FLO Prestige, operated by 株式会社フロジャポン, will sell limited-edition items such as Shine Muscat tarts and financiers at special prices for its October “FLO Days” (the 5th, 6th and 7th).
〈Public Symposium〉Considering Collaboration with Food Banks and Municipalities
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NPO法人フードバンクイコロさっぽろ will hold a public symposium on October 13 at Sapporo El Plaza. The theme is “Considering Collaboration between Food Assistance [Food Banks] and Municipalities,” with case studies presented by 認定NPO法人フードバンク奈良, 奈良市 and 北海道済生会. Admission is free.
【西武池袋本店】Autumn Harvest Festival: Chestnut and Sweet Potato Sweets
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An autumn harvest festival will be held at 西武池袋本店 from October 1, 2026, with Japanese and Western-style sweets made with chestnuts and sweet potatoes on sale in the department store’s food hall.
Facts
Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
Price: 3,888 yen
Price: 491 yen
Price: 1,242 yen
Price: 648 yen
Price: 1,080 yen
Price: 249 yen
Price: 389 yen
Price: 324 yen
Price: 540 yen
Price: 357 yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社そごう・西武、ブールミッシュ、ガスタ、ルノートル、バターステイツ by 銀のぶどう、ねんりん家、足立音衛門、たねや、黒船、小布施堂、森八、西武池袋本店
Hot-air balloon rides over flower fields! Enjoy 10ha of flowers and spectacular views of Yatsugatake from above (limited dates: 10/11, 10/12 and 10/18)【八ヶ岳農業大学校 “YATZ GARDEN”】
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A hot-air balloon experience over the flower fields will be held on select dates in October 2026 at “YATZ GARDEN,” operated by 八ヶ岳農業大学校 and hosted by 株式会社せとうちバルーンサービス.
OriginalノジマＴリーグ 2026-2027シーズン 公式戦 10月2日(金)開催 T.T彩たま vs 静岡ジェード ベンチ入り選手を発表
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The official match between T.T彩たま and 静岡ジェード in the ノジマＴリーグ 2026-2027 season will be held on October 2, and the players named to the bench have been announced.
【Murauchi BMW】Professional tennis player Wataru Shimabukuro signs sponsorship agreement with Murauchi Gaisha Center
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株式会社村内外車センター (Murauchi BMW) has signed a sponsorship agreement with professional tennis player Wataru Shimabukuro and will support his competitive career by providing him with a BMW X3 M50 Frozen Edition.
The battle begins. “Minecraft Dungeons II” launches worldwide on September 29 (Tuesday) at 17:00
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Mojang Studios announced that the action RPG “Minecraft Dungeons II” will launch worldwide at 17:00 on September 29, 2026, for PC and major game consoles. The game, whose predecessor has surpassed 25 million players cumulatively, is a dungeon adventure set in a new dimension called “The Shift.” In Japan, the company is planning events at Tokyo Game Show and a live-action commercial.
Facts
September 29, 2026 (Tuesday), 17:00
Approximately 15 years
25 million people
¥7,810 (tax included)
¥4,730 (tax included)
Companies mentioned：Mojang Studios、Steam、Xbox Series X|S、PlayStation、Nintendo Switch、Nintendo Switch 2
【Osaka Prefecture, Yao City】Help us create “Yao, a city where walking becomes entertainment”! Government crowdfunding campaign begins October 5
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Yao City will launch a government crowdfunding campaign on October 5 to revitalize the local area using the community currency “Machi no Coin.” The target is 1 million yen.
The only black tuna farmed in Kyoto Prefecture! Short-term farming combines the best of wild and farmed tuna, with rich, premium-quality lean meat! Daiki Suisan’s private brand “Kyo Maguro,” Kyoto Ine-raised bluefin tuna with an annual sales record of approximately 10,000 fish, goes on sale Oct. 1!
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Daiki Suisan will begin selling “Kyo Maguro,” bluefin tuna raised using short-term farming in Ine Bay, Kyoto Prefecture, starting Oct. 1, 2026. The company’s private brand has annual sales of approximately 10,000 fish and will be served at a total of 42 locations, including conveyor-belt sushi restaurants, “Machi no Minato” and “Maguro Park Sakai Main Store.”
Facts
From Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
All locations (35 stores)
“Machi no Minato” (Kyoto Fushimi, Nara, Kishiwada, Hyogo Kawanishi, Minoh and Takatsuki locations): 6 stores
Refrigerated at a core temperature of 5 degrees
Raise the tuna to around 150 kg
Operates 78 locations
Since 1978
In 2022, our company
Conventional farmed bluefin tuna are raised from juveniles measuring 20 cm to 30 cm
The mainstream approach is to raise them over 2 to 3 years
Fresh fish weighing around 80 kg
Spends more than 90% of its life in the wild
Sales begin at a total of 42 locations
Served to 1,000 customer-service training participants
Focus on the conversation in front of you during meetings. “FS100” supports everything from recording to AI transcription and organizing meeting minutes; advance sales begin on CAMPFIRE at 11 a.m. on Sept. 30!
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株式会社RT announced that advance sales of “FS100,” an AI meeting assistant with a display-free design, will begin on CAMPFIRE at 11 a.m. on Sept. 30.
Atsushi Horiba, Representative Director, Chairman and Group CEO of HORIBA, named an honorary fellow of University College London in the UK
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Atsushi Horiba, Representative Director, Chairman and Group CEO of 株式会社堀場製作所, has been named an honorary fellow of University College London (UCL) in the UK. The recognition was for his contributions to the partnership with UCL toward decarbonization and the realization of a sustainable society. The award ceremony was held on Sept. 10, 2026.
Original【RIMOWA】2026年10月16日(金）～18日(日)、Ginza Sony Parkにてポップアップイベント「Life Cycles」を開催
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RIMOWA will hold the pop-up event “Life Cycles” at Ginza Sony Park from Oct. 16 to 18, 2026, featuring the world’s first in-person showcase of its circular program “RE-CRAFTED” and an advance sale of its “Original Unique” customization service.
Facts
3 days
Handle set: ¥50,600 including tax
Wheel set: ¥27,500 including tax
Luggage tag: ¥15,400 including tax
10 classic colors
For approximately 50 years
For 128 years since its founding
Companies mentioned：RIMOWA、RIMOWA JAPAN Co., LTD、LVMHグループ
A new reporting segment launches on FM NACK5! “GOGOMONZ Live Catch!” welcomes a growing lineup of new reporters!
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Starting Oct. 1, FM NACK5 will launch “GOGOMONZ Live Catch!,” a new reporting segment delivering real-time updates from locations and events in Saitama Prefecture and the greater Tokyo area, with several new reporters joining.
A new-era showcase and audition, “RAWFREQ,” launches from TuneCore Japan and mahocast
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チューンコアジャパン株式会社 and 株式会社STONE.B have launched “RAWFREQ,” a showcase and audition project for independent artists. It will be held at multiple venues in Shimokitazawa on Feb. 28, 2027, with 11 acts selected through auditions.
October is Pink Ribbon Month! “Discover Your Body in the Bath”—Komaki Raku no Yu × 小牧市 to hold “PINK RIBBON SENTO”!
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天然温泉こまき楽の湯, operated by 株式会社ナカシロ, will work with 小牧市 to hold “PINK RIBBON SENTO,” an event promoting early detection of breast cancer, from Oct. 1 to 31, 2026. During the event, leaflets will be available and videos will be shown. For 3 days only, from Oct. 10 to 12, the cold bath will be turned pink.
Special exhibition “洋学２ at 岩瀬文庫: An Invitation to the Study of Products—Come Together! Goods That Supported Life in the Edo and Meiji Periods” now open!
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A special exhibition on the study of products during the Edo and Meiji periods is now being held at 岩瀬文庫 in Nishio, Aichi Prefecture. Related events include exhibition talks and a presentation by 洋学史学会, and giveaways for attendees are also being offered.
[10 bakeries getting attention from bread lovers] rebake announces its 2026 Fall Newcomer Awards.
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合同会社クアッガ, operator of the online bread sales platform rebake, announced its 2026 Fall Newcomer Awards, selecting 10 bakeries from those that joined between February and July 2026 based on factors including purchase volume and repeat-purchase rates.
PROVIDENCE, an integrated technology platform for spatial intelligence, to exhibit at the 2026 Risk Management Industry Exhibition (RISCON TOKYO)
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株式会社スペースデータ will exhibit its spatial intelligence platform PROVIDENCE at the 2026 Risk Management Industry Exhibition (RISCON TOKYO), taking place from Sept. 30 to Oct. 2, 2026.
Haier launches high-end Haier Supreme Line “A.M.U.”! Cash-back campaign marks the launch of the A.M.U. series refrigerator-freezer “Tsukiyo”
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ハイアール ジャパン セールス株式会社 is making a full-scale entry into the large-capacity home appliance segment with the launch of “Tsukiyo,” the first refrigerator-freezer in its high-end Haier Supreme Line A.M.U. series. A cash-back campaign will be held to mark the launch.
Creator agency PPP STUDIO signs partnership agreement with 上田市 in Nagano Prefecture
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PPP STUDIO, a subsidiary of 株式会社TORIHADA, a creator-focused digital transformation company, signed a partnership agreement with 上田市 in Nagano Prefecture on Aug. 28, 2026, to attract tourists and revitalize the local economy through short-form videos.
[Ocha-ken] A soothing touch with their cute little three-dimensional ears♪ Skater launches “Ryoku” and “Hana” hair turbans that dry quickly and are perfect for relaxing
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スケーター株式会社 has launched hair turbans featuring the Ocha-ken characters and made with quick-drying material.
Originalスタジオを飛び出しディスコ＆トーク！！「5時に夢中！スピンオフイベント ゴジム・ナイト・フィーバー IN マハラジャ」2026年11月6日（金） 六本木・MAHARAJA ANNEXで開催決定！
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TOKYO MX will hold “Gojimu Night Fever IN Maharaja,” a spin-off event for “5ji ni Muchu!,” at MAHARAJA ANNEX in Roppongi on Nov. 6, 2026. The event will feature 5 performers, including Tadashi Kakihana, and advance ticket lottery sales have begun.
New FX show “Treating Your Trading Troubles! FX Emergency Clinic” now streaming: Rikio Shima, Jun FX and ramenKing give FX concerns a thorough checkup!
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Matsui Securities has begun streaming a new show, “Treating Your Trading Troubles! FX Emergency Clinic,” on its official YouTube channel. The show addresses FX traders’ concerns in a clinic format. Rikio Shima, Jun FX and ramenKing appear as “expert doctors,” while Takashi Sakai, Momoka Matsufuji and others take on the role of patients. The show consists of 5 episodes and is scheduled to be released starting Sept. 28.
Facts
Lifetime trading profit of 1.7 billion yen as of October 2025
Rose from a 100,000-yen deposit to become a millionaire trader during the 2013 Abenomics market rally
[Bluey] For when your child suddenly gets a fever! Cools for 10 hours and is gentle on skin with its mildly acidic formula! Skater launches new gel cooling sheets featuring the globally popular animated characters Bluey and Bingo!
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スケーター株式会社 will launch gel cooling sheets featuring the animated series Bluey. The sheets cool for 10 hours and have a mildly acidic formula.
Facts
Cools for 10 hours
Price: ¥462 (tax included)
Price: 990 yen (tax included)
Pack of 6
Pack of 16
Companies mentioned：スケーター株式会社、Ludo Studio Pty Ltd、BBC Studios、BBC
バイク王＆カンパニー uses “Peak Cube” for load testing as it expands functions of its member web service
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株式会社ブイキューブ announced that 株式会社バイク王＆カンパニー used its real-browser-based service “Peak Cube” for load testing related to an expansion of its member web service’s functions.
【Monchhichi】So cute you’ll want to collect every design! The bamboo chopsticks from “Monchhichi COLORS” (6 designs in all), featuring colorful variations that add fun to everyday meals and brighten the table, are now on sale from Skater to popular acclaim!
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スケーター株式会社 has released “Monchhichi COLORS,” bamboo chopsticks featuring “Monchhichi” designs (6 designs in all), to popular acclaim. They are dishwasher-safe and have an anti-slip finish.
【Kochi Prefecture × Muroto City × AlphaDrive】3-party partnership agreement signed to develop AX talent and boost the earning power of hilly and mountainous areas. A pilot project with businesses in Muroto City will run for about 3 months from October.
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株式会社アルファドライブ has signed a partnership agreement with Kochi Prefecture and Muroto City on developing AX talent, and will begin providing pilot-project support to businesses in Muroto City for about 3 months from October.
Popular dishes all in one book! “Rinaty’s 117万 followers’ picks! Popular Budget-Friendly Dishes BEST” goes on sale
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The latest recipe book by料理 expert RINATY (Rinaty), who is active on “Nadia,” the cooking media platform run by Nadia株式会社, will be released by 宝島社. “TJMOOK: Rinaty’s 117万 followers’ picks! Popular Budget-Friendly Dishes BEST” features the 100 most popular dishes selected by her 117万 followers from about 3,000 recipes, as well as an 8-week meal-planning calendar. It is priced at 1,390 yen (tax included) and goes on sale on September 29, 2026.
【Amazon sale】The “Note56LITE,” with a 6.56-inch large display, Android 16 and a 6150mAh battery, is 14,900 yen. An affordable phone ideal as a first smartphone.
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The SIM-free “DOOGEESmart Note56LITE,” featuring Android 16, a 6.56-inch large display and a 6150mAh battery, is on a limited-time sale at Amazon for 14,900 yen, 32% off its regular price of 21,900 yen.
Yaokin’s official Umaibo fan site “カシフリーク” gets a major overhaul as “うまい村” using Cloud Circus’s “Metabadge”!
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Cloud Circus has revamped 株式会社やおきん’s official fan site “カシフリーク” as “うまい村” using “Metabadge.” The site introduces X integration and game features, aiming to maintain ongoing engagement with fans and deepen customer insights through data analysis.
October events at Tokyu Kabukicho Tower! Events include an all-you-can-fill garlic challenge, a tuna-cutting show and WDC KABUKI STAGE 2026!
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A preview of events scheduled for October at “FIRST STAGE” on the 2nd floor and “ASOBINOTES” on the 3rd floor of Tokyu Kabukicho Tower, operated by 株式会社TSTエンタテイメント. The article lists performers, dates and admission fees for events including an all-you-can-fill garlic challenge, a tuna-cutting show and WDC KABUKI STAGE 2026.
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Scheduled for October
3rd-floor namco TOKYO
Regular price: 3,000 yen
2,500 yen with RSVP on twipla
2,000 yen with RSVP on twipla and a jirai-kei outfit
株式会社AlbaLink signs partnership agreement with Nasushiobara City, Tochigi Prefecture, on promoting the circulation of vacant homes
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株式会社AlbaLink signed a partnership agreement with Nasushiobara City, Tochigi Prefecture, on promoting the circulation of vacant homes on Reiwa 8, September 29.
From fragments of everyday life to a fantastical world of imagination. — Kamijo Mika solo exhibition, “A Mysterious Universe Before Your Eyes”
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Kamijo Mika’s solo exhibition “A Mysterious Universe Before Your Eyes” will open at HERALBONY LABORATORY GINZA Gallery on October 3, 2026. The artist continues to create while living with a rare intractable disease and is known for fantastical works built from fragments of everyday life.
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From October 3 (Saturday) to November 16 (Monday)
Exhibition period: October 3 (Saturday)–November 16 (Monday), 2026
Registration opens for “Livio Meguro 3-chome,” a 197-home, environmentally conscious low-rise residence designed to live in harmony with nature, on a site of more than 14,000 m² in a low-rise residential zone in Meguro 3-chome, Meguro Ward
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日鉄興和不動産, 東京建物 and 安田不動産 have launched the official website and opened registration for “リビオ目黒三丁目,” a condominium project with 197 units planned for Meguro 3-chome, Meguro Ward, Tokyo. Sales are scheduled to begin in late March 2027. The environmentally conscious low-rise residence will have a site area of more than 14,000 m² and a greening ratio of more than 30%.
日立製作所 will participate as a contractor in 日本銀行’s central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot from August 2026 to July 2027, conducting technical reviews of error handling and remittance processing flows.
横須賀市 will hold the “秋のよこすかカレーFes.2026” at Verny Park on October 10, featuring sales of Navy curry and Maritime Self-Defense Force curry, as well as special events such as tasting sets. The “Autumn Festa 2026” will also be held on the same day at 海上自衛隊横須賀地方総監部.
Details Revealed for “JEONGHAN X JOSHUA JOURNEY INTO [DREAMING] - JAPAN”!
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Details have been revealed for “JEONGHAN X JOSHUA JOURNEY INTO [DREAMING] - JAPAN,” a Japan-exclusive show by SEVENTEEN unit JxJ. The event will be held at Belluna Dome in November 2026.
New merchandise for “恋とプロデューサー～EVOL×LOVE～” is here! GraffArt in casual American and Halloween versions adds color to autumn outings♪
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New merchandise for the romance simulation game “恋とプロデューサー～EVOL×LOVE～” will go on sale through the online store eeo Store online starting September 25, 2026, with in-store sales at the Ikebukuro main store beginning October 30 of the same year.
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Friday, Sept. 25, 2026
Friday, Oct. 30, 2026
2,200 yen (tax included)
550 yen each (tax included)
¥5,500 each (tax included)
1,980 yen each (tax included)
[Complete Set] ¥9,350 (tax included)
900 yen each (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社Ａ３、Papergames、eeo Store online、eeo Store 池袋本店
New merchandise for the TV anime “ふしぎ遊戯” is on sale! Items featuring newly drawn illustrations and anime stills themed around umbrellas are here!!
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New merchandise for the TV anime “ふしぎ遊戯” is on sale at eeo Store online and Anime Culture Center by eeo. Items featuring newly drawn umbrella-themed illustrations and anime stills include pin-back buttons, acrylic cards, keychains, stands and art boards. An illustrated card is offered as a gift with every purchase of ¥2,200 or more.
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September 24, 2026 (Thu.)
Friday, Aug. 14, 2026
2,200 yen (tax included)
550 yen (tax included)
4,400 yen (tax included)
¥690 (tax included)
¥5,520 (tax included)
990 yen (tax included)
7,920 yen (tax included)
1,980 yen (tax included)
3,300 yen (tax included)
8 types in total
Companies mentioned：株式会社Ａ３、株式会社A3、eeo Store online、Anime Culture Center by eeo、松屋浅草、小学館、ぴえろ
The online lottery “eeoくじ” for “白猫プロジェクト NEW WORLD’S” is now on sale! Newly drawn illustrations of Ixya and others in cheerleader outfits are among the premium prizes!!
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The online lottery “eeoくじ” for the smartphone RPG “白猫プロジェクト NEW WORLD’S” is on sale at eeo Store online from September 14, 2026. Newly drawn illustrations of Ixya and others in cheerleader outfits are featured as prizes, and a limited purchase bonus is also available.
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Original1回880円（税込）
Monday, September 14, 2026
October 4 (Sun.)
With every 10 tickets purchased
Original1会計50枚のご購入で
Companies mentioned：株式会社A3、COLOPL, Inc.、eeo Store online
Special broadcast lineup announced! Live coverage of the weight classes featuring siblings Hifumi Abe and Uta Abe at the “2026 World Judo Championships Baku, Azerbaijan” — exclusively on CS channel 日テレジータス!
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CS channel 日テレジータス will exclusively broadcast the “2026 World Judo Championships Baku, Azerbaijan.” Matches featuring Japan team members Hifumi Abe, Uta Abe and Takeshi Takeoka will be aired live and on tape.
株式会社mov will participate as a co-hosting company in the online conference “小売・サービスの未来会議 2026,” organized by 株式会社バニッシュ・スタンダード. The event will be held on October 20 and 21, 2026, with sessions for e-commerce and brick-and-mortar businesses on topics including customer acquisition, CVR, LTV, store DX and OMO.
kiitos. Vol. 38 is now on sale! The power to “return to who we truly are”: What is the “natural healing power”?
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Vol. 38 of “kiitos.,” a wellness and beauty magazine published by 株式会社三栄, is now on sale. Features cover natural healing power, Eastern medicine, plums, essential oils, cancer, resilience and meditation.
[10.5th Anniversary] Get up to 200 gacha pulls’ worth of tickets! 3 new hell-castle characters are also arriving! 10.5th anniversary campaign now underway! [御城プロジェクト:RE]
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A 10.5th anniversary campaign has begun for “御城プロジェクト:RE,” operated by 合同会社EXNOA. The campaign includes up to 200 gacha pulls’ worth of tickets, the arrival of 3 new castle characters and sales of limited-edition packs.
Making its Kansai debut: Popular “Wash on Go,” where laundry is done simply by calling, launches in Kyoto and Osaka
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mile株式会社 launched its same-day laundry service “Wash on Go” in Kyoto Prefecture and Osaka Prefecture in September 2026. The service offers smartphone-based pickup and delivery, meeting laundry needs driven by an increase in international visitors and longer stays.
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Starting in September 2026
A combined 42,808,970 guest-nights in Kyoto and Osaka prefectures
【Amazon 1-Month Launch Anniversary Sale】RebotAi 11-inch Android 16 tablet “B11AIR” is 33% off on Amazon! Gemini AI, 128GB, 7000mAh battery
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To mark 1 month since the launch of its 11-inch Android tablet “B11AIR” in Japan on September 1, 2026, RebotAi is holding a limited-time sale through the end of the month on Amazon.co.jp. The tablet is available for 13,999 yen (tax included), 33% off its regular price of 20,999 yen (tax included).
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11-inch
Sept. 1, 2026
33% off
20,999 yen (tax included)
13,999 yen (tax included)
128GB
7000mAh
Equivalent to 24GB
Up to 1TB
Companies mentioned：Shenzhen Yipuda Digital Technology Co., Ltd.、RebotAi、Amazon.co.jp、Google、Amazon
From winter to spring: L.L.Bean for SALON unveils limited-edition tote bags in 5 colors for next spring
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SALON adam et rope’, operated by 株式会社ジュン, plans to launch limited-edition tote bags in collaboration with outdoor brand L.L.Bean in January 2027. Advance reservations open on the online store on October 1, 2026.
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Scheduled for release in January 2027
From Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
\7,920 (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社ジュン、SALON adam et rope’、L.L.Bean、J‘aDoRe JUN ONLINE
Just take a photo of your receipt and upload it. We’ve released an introduction video for “SUSHI TOP OCR,” a receipt-based sales promotion solution!
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SUSHI TOP MARKETING株式会社 has released an introduction video for “SUSHI TOP OCR,” a solution that enables promotional campaigns simply by taking a photo of a receipt and uploading it. The company provides an omnichannel platform powered by blockchain and AI and has supported more than 200 companies.
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We support promotional campaigns for more than 200 companies, including major manufacturers, retailers, local governments and media companies.
Up to 3 types of digital rewards can be assigned based on the conditions.
Companies mentioned：SUSHI TOP MARKETING株式会社、セブン-イレブン、レバンガ北海道、コカ・コーラ
EmplifAI develops “OpenShell,” a mobile, dual-arm humanoid that interacts with people through facial expressions
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株式会社EmplifAI has developed “OpenShell,” a mobile, dual-arm humanoid equipped with communication capabilities using facial expressions and voice. The robot was proposed for an NEDO-funded project competition and features a total of 28 axes and a research platform compatible with ROS 2 and LeRobot.
Enshu textile brand HUIS exhibiting at the “Japan Exhibition” at 遠東SOGO Taipei Zhongxiao Store in Taiwan
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HUIS, the Enshu textile brand developed by 株式会社HUIS, is exhibiting at the “Autumn Japanese Banquet Japan Exhibition” at 遠東SOGO Taipei Zhongxiao Store in Taiwan from September 24 to October 11, 2026.
Median offered annual salary for construction management roles is 4.15 million yen based on companies, 350,000 yen below the 4.5 million yen based on job postings; 41.9% of companies offer a 2-day weekend｜Analysis of 1,297 companies [Construction Management Job Data Survey Vol. 26]