Diamond Corporation launches new skincare brand 「SUIYO（スイヨウ）」 on October 14
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株式会社ダイヤコーポレーション will launch its new skincare brand 「SUIYO（スイヨウ）」 on October 14. The brand will offer 3 products—lotion, serum and cream—and proposes time for busy people today to reconnect with themselves.
[Extended through October by popular demand] More than 20,000 people have visited Roppongi’s “never-closing sushi restaurant”—the full-fledged 15-course 「シン・カゲロウコース」 for ¥4,500, available only from October 1–31 | 鮨カゲロウプロジェクト
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With more than 20,000 visits to date, Roppongi’s 「鮨カゲロウプロジェクト」 is offering its full-fledged 15-course 「シン・カゲロウコース」 for ¥4,500, exclusively from October 1 through 31.
Dash through a maze strewn with cherry blossoms in the cat-eared heroine 3D action game 『夢幻桜楼閣』, coming to Nintendo Switch and Steam on Thursday, November 5, 2026!
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松竹ゲームズ has set November 5, 2026, as the release date for the Nintendo Switch and Steam versions of 『夢幻桜楼閣』, a roguelite 3D action game developed by 電猫遊戯, and has launched a crowdfunding campaign on CAMPFIRE.
Rice × miso soup × side dishes = pure happiness! 『定食大全』, the definitive volume in an everyman’s gourmet guide essay series by 定食道’s leading authority, 今柊二, goes on sale September 30!
How will the energy and GX industries change in the age of AI? “AI Agent × AX Forum Oct: 17 Fields of Growth Strategy & FDE — Resources, Energy, Security and GX” to be held 10/21
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OriginalAIデータ株式会社は10月21日、資源・エネルギー・安全保障・GX分野をテーマにした「AIエージェント×AXフォーラム」を開催し、「AI EnergyGX Data Platform」の実演デモや各セッションを通じて、AIを活用したGX経営の高度化と組織知能化について議論する。
Facts
17 fields of growth strategy
In July 2026, the government announced the Japan Growth Strategy and
More than 9,000 companies
More than 900,000 customers
No. 1 in sales volume at the BCN Awards for 17 consecutive years
Companies mentioned：AIデータ株式会社、一般社団法人再生可能エネルギー長期安定電源推進協会、有限会社スタジオガル、Casley Deep Innovations株式会社、Spaq株式会社、リーガルテック株式会社
A passionate coming-of-age story of “young ladies × rock” is finally coming to the stage for the first time! The stage production of Rock Is a Lady’s Modesty will run at Theater 1010 in February 2027, starring Saho Aono, Natsume, Sena Natsuki and Ayaka Takamoto
The action series Teito Hatsukoi Kengitan, blending “historical what-ifs × youth × sword fighting” and surpassing 100,000 likes, releases its 2nd collected volume today! Also features an exclusive in-world chronology
Singer-songwriter Aoki Morikawa releases new song “Goodbye Forever,” captivating listeners with direct lyrics and vocals
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Singer-songwriter Aoki Morikawa released the new song “Goodbye Forever” on September 30, 2026. Arranged by Ken Kamikita, a studio-session video was also released that day.
OKI CrossTech supplies ultra-lightweight flexible solar power systems to Izumo Farm’s existing chicken houses
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OKI CrossTech supplied ultra-lightweight flexible solar power systems to 6 existing chicken houses at Izumo Farm, with operations beginning in September 2026. The system has a capacity of 451kW and is expected to generate approximately 492,000 kWh annually and reduce CO₂ emissions by approximately 225 tons.
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6 existing chicken houses
Operations began in September 2026
The system has a capacity of 451kW
Annual power generation is approximately 492,000 kWh
An annual reduction of approximately 225 tons of CO₂ emissions
— 2027 marks the 15th anniversary of Sumikko Gurashi — The 5th Sumikko Gurashi film will be the grand finale! Set for release in 2027! A celebratory illustration has arrived from creator Yuri Yokomizo!
Bringing the charm of Iwakuni, Yamaguchi Prefecture, and the fun of lotus root × chocolate to people nationwide in a special package for "Iwakuni Chiyo Sanpo"! GODIVA "Iwakuni Lotus Root Chips Chocolate"
The 3rd edition of "A New Audience," an event for people who radically seek the emotional power of music, is confirmed! "A New Audience: November — Autumn Song Gathering"
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Original株式会社サンライズプロモーション主催による音楽イベント「新しい聴衆・十一月〜秋の歌謡会〜」が2026年11月25日に有楽町のI’M A SHOWで開催されることが決定した。出演者はMIZ、井上園子、オープニングアクトに田中琴三。
EZARO, the Italian dining restaurant at Tokyu Stay Shibuya Ebisu, will begin serving an afternoon tea featuring autumn flavors and tea supervised by Daikanyama tea shop THÉSIER on October 1, 2026.
Cheering on the B.League professional basketball league with all our might! BS10 will air 5 B.PREMIER games live nationwide for free every Saturday in October! In addition to the regular program "Basketball Spirit," approximately 20 games are scheduled to be broadcast this season
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In October, BS10 will air 5 B.PREMIER games live nationwide for free every Saturday, with approximately 20 games scheduled to be broadcast over the course of this season.
"I Was Reincarnated as an Abused Princess, but I'm Happy to Be Loved by the Strongest Knight Blessed by the Dragon God (Comic) ３" goes on sale October 2, 2026, concluding the series. The list price is 800 yen + tax.
"The Saint Who Loves Exiled Knights Is Happy Today, Too (Comic) ４" will be released by PASH! Comics on October 2, 2026. The list price is 750 yen + tax.
[Will this emperor wrap himself around me and never let go!?] "The Emperor's Warming Attendant １" goes on sale Friday, October 2 / PASH! Comics
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The love fantasy manga "The Emperor's Warming Attendant １," illustrated by Momona Natane and written by Koharu Moriko, will be released by PASH! Comics on October 2, 2026. The list price is 750 yen + tax.
The manga “Pickup Artist Mob Is My Job: I Went to Get Rejected, and Ended Up Falling in Love with the Heroine (Comic) 2” will be released on October 2, 2026. The 2nd installment of this mysterious, world-spanning youth romantic comedy deepens the mysteries, including the heroine’s appearance in the real world.
[Series sales surpass 1.25 million copies! The long-awaited parting with his master] “The Plain Sword Saint Is Still the Strongest (Comic) 12” goes on sale Friday, October 2 / PASH! コミックス
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Volume 12 of the manga “The Plain Sword Saint Is Still the Strongest” will be released on October 2, 2026. Cumulative sales for the series have surpassed 1.25 million copies.
[At last, the story reaches its conclusion! What lay beyond the forbidden encounter between a grim reaper and a human?] “Lala’s Song 4” goes on sale Friday, October 2 / PASH! Comics
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The manga “Lala’s Song 4” by Sui Kono will be released by PASH!コミックス on October 2, 2026. The list price is 900 yen + tax.
[This pure and sweet couple is too precious] “I’ll Take Care of My Knight Commander (Husband)’s Work Behind the Scenes, So Please Dote on Your Wife After Hours!” goes on sale Friday, October 2 / PASH! コミックス
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The manga “I’ll Take Care of My Knight Commander (Husband)’s Work Behind the Scenes, So Please Dote on Your Wife After Hours!”, written by Sameshitaro Fukada and illustrated by Caroi Takase, will be released on October 2, 2026, by 株式会社主婦と生活社.
A new tale of conquest, told through [the Sengoku period × modern financial theory], begins now! “Sengoku M&A: The Man Who Saved Oda Nobunaga and Acquired Japan 1” goes on sale Friday, October 2 / PASH! Books
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“Sengoku M&A: The Man Who Saved Oda Nobunaga and Acquired Japan 1,” written by Kei Kujo and Blackwell, will be released by 株式会社主婦と生活社’s PASH! Books on October 2, 2026. It tells the story of a modern M&A banker reincarnated as a Sengoku-period warlord who seeks to unify Japan using financial theory.
Your fortune for the second half of 2026 | Love, career and overall fortunes forecast by 彌彌告. The “Autumn Venus Retrograde Campaign” is underway on the official fortune-telling site
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株式会社レンサ will run the “Autumn Venus Retrograde Campaign” on its official fortune-telling site, “Horoscope | 彌彌告’s Fortune-Telling,” from September 25 to October 15, 2026.
[Nagoya] Supporting “Pink Ribbon Festival 2026”! A circle of support grows from a single drink! Limited-edition pink drinks available for October only!
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The Strings Hotel Nagoya, operated by 株式会社ベストブライダル, is supporting the breast cancer awareness campaign “Pink Ribbon Festival 2026” for October and will sell a special drink and make a donation.
[N+] A hit for Shichi-Go-San celebrations and other special occasions, as well as everyday wear! 3 styles in the Fancy Tweed Series offer an effortlessly elegant formal look
Singer-songwriter JINGU, who hails from Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, will digitally release the 3rd E.P. “絶食系男子の合言葉はネオエコロジー” on September 30. It contains 3 tracks, including the title track, and is released by Rose Create.
Electro-alternative pop duo Melissa Barry release new song “だから今日も愛を語る,” the prelude to a series of monthly releases
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As a prelude to a series of monthly releases following their 1st Album “A song of LIFE,” released in August 2026, electro-alternative pop duo Melissa Barry digitally released the new song “だから今日も愛を語る” on September 30, 2026.
[Feature] A fierce contest featuring a star-studded K-pop lineup! n.SSign’s KAZUTA named the inaugural champion in the VOCAL category of “IDOL CHAMPIONSHIP 2026 ~Summer~”!
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n.SSign’s KAZUTA has been named the inaugural champion in the VOCAL category of “IDOL CHAMPIONSHIP 2026 ~Summer~,” presented by 株式会社NEOWIZゲームオン. n.SSign is scheduled to release a Japan-exclusive original mini-album on September 30.
Facts
A total of 74 people
The 4 major blocks of north, south, east and west
Original各ブロックの「得票数1位」の1名のみ
September 30
Companies mentioned：株式会社 NEOWIZゲームオン、TNK Factory、MBC PLUS
Bring smiles to the Christmas table with gifts from Santa Claus: 3 original Christmas cakes now available [ウェスティンホテル仙台]
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ウェスティンホテル仙台 will begin accepting reservations on October 1, 2026, for 3 original Christmas cakes inspired by Santa Claus and snowy landscapes. The premium “Sourire Toujours” is priced at 17,000 yen, with a limited run of 10 cakes.
21st-century J-POP band “永Q結社” releases 2nd Single “INABIKARI,” promoting “club rock,” a new 21st-century genre blending DJ-driven club sounds with band sounds
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Tokyo-based 21st-century J-POP band “永Q結社” digitally released its 2nd Single, “INABIKARI,” on September 30, 2026, a new genre of “club rock” blending DJ-driven club sounds with band sounds.
Mashi Mashi Arashi! Wakame Ramen Sesame and Soy Sauce launches
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エースコック株式会社 will launch “Mashi Mashi Arashi! Wakame Ramen Sesame and Soy Sauce” in Hokkaido, Tohoku, Kanto and Shinetsu on October 26, 2026. The product contains 20% more noodles, wakame seaweed, sesame and spices than the previous product, and has a suggested retail price of 266 yen (excluding tax).
星野リゾート is planning to open the hot spring inn “KAI Ureshino” at Ureshino Onsen in Saga Prefecture in summer 2027. The inn will have 28 rooms and a hot spring renowned for its skin-beautifying properties, as well as a spa treatment facility called “Bihada-goya.” It will be the company’s first property in Saga Prefecture.
Halloween is coming to Curious George Kitchen again this year! Limited-time menu items, including a plate decorated with potato ghosts and vegetable bats and waffles made with pumpkin, arrive Thursday, October 1.
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Curious George Kitchen, operated by ベネリック株式会社, will offer Halloween-themed limited-time menu items and new products from October 1 through 31, 2026.
Hakusensha × 京都精華大学 hold joint classes and critique session for the first semester of BL Manga Practicum!
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株式会社白泉社 and 京都精華大学 held the first-semester (spring semester) classes and a critique session for student works in the BL Manga Practicum, which they launched jointly in April 2026. The program concluded successfully in July 2026. It is scheduled to continue in the second semester.
ホテルメトロポリタン will hold a Nagano and Toyama Fair featuring ingredients from Nagano and Toyama prefectures, as well as a prize drawing for customers who order an eligible menu item and answer a survey on its LINE official account.
[Preview] More than 500,000 copies sold in total, including e-books! Volume 18 of the popular TL title “救い、巣喰われ,” a celebrity romance about yandere obsession, begins early digital distribution on コミックシーモア on September 30!
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株式会社マイクロマガジン社 began early digital distribution of volume 18 of the popular TL title “救い、巣喰われ” on コミックシーモア on September 30 through its Comic Rouge label. The series has sold more than 500,000 copies in total.
Facts
Digital omnibus edition, volume 18
Includes episodes 53–55
The author's works have sold 14 million copies in total
In Lineage 2M, Three Kingdoms heroes Cao Cao, Zhao Yun, Zhang Fei and Sun Shangxiang arrive as Heroic-class characters! Play as Zhang Fei and fight Lu Bu in the “月下英傑” event!
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An update to Lineage 2M adds 4 Three Kingdoms heroes as Heroic-class characters and launches the “月下英傑” event, where players take on Lu Bu as Zhang Fei. The update also adds a new weapon type, Soul Breaker, a new race, Kamael, and a new Mythic-class character, Illumina.
Facts
During scheduled maintenance on Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Until before scheduled maintenance on Oct. 14, 2026 (Wed.)
The popular コジコジ × studio CLIP collaboration returns for its 3rd installment! Items themed around “An Autumn Spent with コジコジ” go on sale October 7
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The lifestyle brand studio CLIP, operated by 株式会社アダストリア, will release its 3rd collaboration collection with コジコジ, created by Momoko Sakura, on October 7, 2026. The theme is “An Autumn Spent with コジコジ,” with limited-edition items for dining, reading, outings, sports and other occasions. Christmas items will also go on sale October 22.
Unprecedented: 芸術新潮’s October issue, featuring a major 十二国記 special, gets a major reprint after an overwhelmingly positive response!
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株式会社新潮社 announced that it has decided on an unprecedented major reprint of the October 2026 issue of the magazine 芸術新潮, following the overwhelmingly positive response to its major 十二国記 feature.
A long-awaited revival!! A joyful, powerful musical featuring legendary hits! Starring Rio Asumi! “9 to 5”
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The musical “9 to 5,” featuring hit songs by Dolly Parton, will return after a successful 2024 run, with performances set to begin February 23, 2027. Rio Asumi will star.
Facts
More than 100 million albums sold worldwide
10 Grammy Awards
2024 performances
A long-awaited revival in 2027
Passed away in August 2026, to the deep regret of fans
Dates: Tuesday, February 23 (national holiday)–Wednesday, March 10, 2027
Gift and あみあみ to exhibit at 『第十三回博麗神社秋季例大祭』. New Fumo Fumo series plush toys to be sold!
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あみあみ, operated by major hobby retailer 大網株式会社, and 株式会社Gift will exhibit together at 『第十三回博麗神社秋季例大祭』, to be held at Tokyo Big Sight on October 4, 2026, selling new Fumo Fumo series plush toys and merchandise.
Bluey and Bingo have become picture books!? Character books “まるごとブルーイ” and “まるごとビンゴ” are on sale!
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株式会社小学館クリエイティブ released the character books “まるごとブルーイ” and “まるごとビンゴ,” based on the popular animated series Bluey, on September 30, 2026. The series has surpassed 150,000 copies in total, and Christmas-themed picture books will also debut in October.
Facts
Sept. 30, 2026
List price: 1,650 yen
The series has surpassed 150,000 copies in total
Oct. 28, 2026
List price: 1,870 yen
Around 45.2 billion minutes watched in total
Companies mentioned：株式会社小学館クリエイティブ、小学館、Ludo Studio Pty Ltd、ニールセン、ディズニー
Musical Touken Ranbu ~Shinken Ranbu Festival 2026~: Ticket applications open for the 『刀剣乱舞ONLINE』 in-game presale and the “DMM Premium” member presale
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合同会社DMM.com has opened applications for the 『刀剣乱舞ONLINE』 in-game presale and the “DMM Premium” member presale for the musical Touken Ranbu ~Shinken Ranbu Festival 2026~.
Facts
More than 15 million users in total!
¥550 per month (tax included)
¥650 per month (tax included)
60.12 million members
Operates more than 60 services
Companies mentioned：合同会社DMM.com、DMM、合同会社EXNOA、株式会社ニトロプラス、App Store、Google Play
合同会社EXNOA and 株式会社KMS, operators of “マブラヴ ガールズガーデン,” announced a rerun gacha featuring SSR characters 桃園める and コトハ, the upcoming launch of the new event “あなたの隣を歩けたら,” and an episode guide login bonus and a bonus celebrating the game surpassing 2 million players.
The first-ever Fugu Ball shop. “Fugu Ball POP UP STORE” opens at ルミネエスト新宿 on October 17!
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株式会社講談社 announced that it will hold creator Katsukimaru’s character Fugu Ball’s first pop-up event, “Fugu Ball POP UP STORE,” at ルミネエスト新宿 starting Oct. 17.
Mugendai Myu-type’s 5th Single, “This Is the Outline of Our Survival,” released today
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株式会社ブシロード announced that Mugendai Myu-type’s 5th Single, “This Is the Outline of Our Survival,” which serves as the opening theme for the TV anime “BanG Dream! Yume∞Mita,” was released on Sept. 30, 2026. It also announced related live events and promotional activities.
[Praise from Akira Kawashima of Kirin!] The manga “Sengoku Construction Company,” a hot topic on social media, is finally getting a book release! On sale Nov. 11, 2026
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株式会社KADOKAWA announced that the manga “Sengoku Construction Company” by Yuichi Fukuda will be released as a comic volume on Nov. 11, 2026. The work has attracted attention on social media and includes a blurb from Akira Kawashima of Kirin.
The appeal of “castles” lies in their history and human drama! “Amazing Castles of Japan,” from the No. 1 history-learning manga series, KADOKAWA Manga Learning Series: “The History of Japan,” goes on sale Sept. 30, 2026
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株式会社KADOKAWA will release “Amazing Castles of Japan,” a new title in its history-learning manga series KADOKAWA Manga Learning Series: The History of Japan, on Sept. 30, 2026. The book depicts the history and notable figures of 25 castles across Japan, with Fumikio Nishimata as supervisor, and is positioned as an educational manga responding to the castle boom.
Original株式会社KADOKAWA Game Linkageは、お笑い芸人によるゲームネタの祭典「お笑いゲームネタNo.1決定戦 ゲームネタグランプリ 2026」を2026年10月28日にYouTube「ファミ通TUBE」で生配信すると発表した。優勝賞金は100万円で、MCおよび審査員にマヂカルラブリーが参加する。また、『週刊ファミ通』創刊40周年記念イベントも11月7日に開催される。
Facts
Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026
Held for the first time in about 3 and a half years
40th anniversary
Companies mentioned：株式会社KADOKAWA Game Linkage、株式会社KADOKAWA、マヂカルラブリー、吉本興業、マセキ芸能社、太田プロダクション、松竹芸能、タイタン、サンミュージック、テレビ東京、ファミ通.com
“Culdcept Begins Official Art Book” goes on sale today, Wednesday, Sept. 30! Highlights include a newly drawn cover illustration by Hijiri Matsuura and previously unreleased sketches. A limited edition is also available.
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株式会社KADOKAWA Game Linkage released the official art book “Culdcept Begins Official Art Book” for “Culdcept Begins” on Sept. 30, 2026. It features a newly drawn cover by Hijiri Matsuura and previously unreleased sketches. The limited-edition ebtenDX Pack also went on sale the same day.
Facts
Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026
The first completely new title in 10 years
208 pages
4,180 yen (base price 3,800 yen + tax)
8,580 yen (base price 7,800 yen + tax)
100% subsidiary
Companies mentioned：株式会社KADOKAWA Game Linkage、株式会社KADOKAWA、有限会社大宮ソフト、Neos Corporation、エビテン、ebten、BOOK☆WALKER、Amazon、Omiya Soft
The official online pop-up for “Rubble & Crew IN THEATERS 2026” is now open! Advance movie tickets bundled with limited-quantity original merchandise are now on sale!!
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株式会社ムービーウォーカー will host the official online pop-up for the film “Rubble & Crew IN THEATERS 2026” at MOVIE WALKER STORE, selling advance movie tickets bundled with original merchandise and holding a campaign exclusively for purchasers.
Facts
Merchandise: 3,300 yen (tax included)
Price: General admission ￥4,600
Price: General admission ￥2,840
Original販売期間：①②2026年9月30日(水)12：00～
Release date: Friday, Nov. 20, 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社ムービーウォーカー、株式会社KADOKAWA、イオンエンターテイメント株式会社、Spin Master Ltd.、Viacom International Inc.
Onn. 〜Good Track Lounge〜, a music lounge bar operated by 株式会社beagle, will hold a special fair featuring Scotch whisky モンキーショルダー starting Sept. 30, 2026, and serve a limited-edition cocktail.
The ever-popular “clam hot pot” from Macau is finally coming to Japan! “Honki (Gachi) Asari,” a specialty restaurant for authentic hard-clam hot pot, will open in Shinjuku’s Okubo area in early November
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“Honki (Gachi) Asari,” a specialty restaurant for “clam hot pot” popular in Macau, will open its first location in Okubo, Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo, in early November 2026. Operated by 株式会社Like a Boss, it will serve hot pot featuring hard clams and garlic sauce.
Enjoy eyewear as fashion. eyecon launches a prescription lens replacement service
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The eyewear store eyecon, operated by WCF株式会社, will launch a prescription lens replacement service for selected frames at its ラフォーレ原宿店 location starting Oct. 1, 2026.
Facts
From Oct. 1, 2026
Standard clear lenses (single vision, refractive index 1.60): 4,980 yen (tax included)
[独自調査] From “a place to sell” to “a place to gather.” An insight report explores the changing role of Taiwan’s B2B trade shows, as seen at COMPUTEX and SEMICON, and new strategies for making use of them
[Starting Nov. 11] All 22 seminars held alongside “N-Plus 2026” unveiled | The latest trends in semiconductors, mobility, new technologies and emerging fields to be presented over 3 days
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The N-Plus Executive Committee has released details of all 22 seminars held alongside “N-Plus 2026,” taking place at Tokyo Big Sight from Nov. 11–13, 2026. Experts and companies from various fields, including Mitsubishi Electric and Teijin, will discuss the latest trends in semiconductors, mobility and new technologies.
Facts
All 22 sessions
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026
Friday the 13th
15 organizer seminar sessions
7 exhibitor seminar sessions
Exhibition scale: 130 companies and organizations
Companies mentioned：アテックス株式会社、AKKODiSコンサルティング(株)、(有)エー・アイ・ティ、OKIサーキットテクノロジー(株)、三菱電機(株)、(株)U-MAP、慶應義塾大学大学院システムデザイン・マネジメント研究所、(一社)日本自動車リサイクル機構（JAERA）、D plus F Lab、帝人(株)、(有)カワサキテクノリサーチ、富士高分子工業(株)、大阪大学、京都先端科学大学、マイクロバイオファクトリー(株)、(株)大林組、(株)魁半導体、東北電子産業(株)、(株)キャトルアイ・サイエンス、(株)KNiT
This is not a place to leave your dog with a “sorry.” While mom enjoys her trip, let your beloved dog enjoy some “treat time” too. A Shin-Koiwa pet hotel launches “Wellness Stay.”
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BestiesTokyo, which operates a pet hotel in Shin-Koiwa, Katsushika Ward, Tokyo, has launched “Wellness Stay,” a new service that lets dogs enjoy their stay while receiving care at “わんことママの新小岩ベース,” which has staff on site 24 hours a day and is cage-free.
“Puyo and Hiroshima” collaboration! Collaboration games with 9 Hiroshima Prefecture companies set for release!
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株式会社セガ has released collaboration games with 9 companies—エディオン, サンフレッチェ広島, 田中食品, 八天堂, 広島ガス, 広島工業大学, 広島東洋カープ, 広島ホームテレビ and レプトン—as part of “Puyo and Hiroshima,” a collaboration between the “Puyo Puyo” series, which is celebrating its 35th anniversary, and Hiroshima Prefecture.
Facts
Celebrating its 35th anniversary
9 Hiroshima Prefecture companies
Celebrating its 126th year since founding this year
合同会社Link H will hold a free online 美筋ヨガ lesson on Labor Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 2026, for childcare workers, nurses, care workers and their families.
The October 2026 extra issue of “Discover Japan,” “Japan’s Finest Hotels, Resorts and Renowned Inns 2026-2027,” goes on sale September 30!
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The October 2026 extra issue of “Discover Japan,” “Japan’s Finest Hotels, Resorts and Renowned Inns 2026-2027,” goes on sale September 30. It features newly opened properties such as 帝国ホテル Kyoto, 星のや奈良監獄, AZUMA FARM Koiwai and カペラ Kyoto, as well as cruise trips, resort stays and hot spring inns.
“Business Navitime Transportation Management Cloud” significantly expands “curbside information” and adds route guidance for designated routes
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株式会社ナビタイムジャパン announced that, effective September 30, 2026, it will significantly expand the registration functions for “curbside information” in its corporate fleet management service, “Business Navitime Transportation Management Cloud,” and add a feature that guides drivers through designated entry and exit routes set by administrators via the driver app.
[Fukushima Prefecture focus] One-stop, all-in-one ad placement from TV commercials to social media! Comprehensive cross-media package “Nagaseru” now available / 株式会社ネイズ
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株式会社ネイズ has launched “Nagaseru,” a comprehensive cross-media package that enables clients to arrange and manage TV commercials in Fukushima Prefecture and web and social media ads on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok and other platforms all at once.
[Dramatic winning goal with 2 seconds left!] マルバ水戸FC stun league leaders Y.S.C.C.横浜 3-2 to claim their first win of the season at home
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マルバ水戸FC, operated by 株式会社malva, defeated league leaders Y.S.C.C.横浜 3-2 in F League 2026-27 Division 2 to earn their first win of the season. In a dramatic finish, captain 松本悠佑 scored the winning goal with 2 seconds remaining.
Facts
Won 3-2
Sunday, September 27, 2026
The teams scored 3 goals between them with 44 seconds remaining
Making exports to the U.S. easier! From support for expanding overseas sales of Japanese sake to FDA compliance
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合同会社ミラブリス has launched an FDA number registration support service for U.S. exports of Japanese sake, food and beverages. The service aims to lower procedural hurdles through low costs and a success-based fee structure.
Enjoy autumn in Yatsugatake with your dog! “Yatsugatake Wan Park Halloween” takes place (Sat. 10/10 and Sun. 10/11); free admission and parking
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The dog-friendly event “Yatsugatake Wan Park Halloween,” organized by ドッグスポーツエンターテイメント (DSE), will be held on October 10 and 11, 2026, at 八ヶ岳農業大学校 in Nagano Prefecture. Admission and parking are free.
Approximately 5,500 students from 16 schools in Tokyo and Omiya gather for the second consecutive year! The theme is “Bonds”—students take the lead in staging the “Tokyo-Omiya Area Sanko Festival 2026”
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学校法人三幸学園 held the “Tokyo-Omiya Area Sanko Festival 2026” on September 15, 2026, at Yoyogi National Gymnasium First Gymnasium, with approximately 5,500 students from 16 vocational schools in the Tokyo and Omiya areas taking part. The theme was “Bonds.” Students led preparations, and the event featured a new competition, “Giant Ball Relay,” as well as performances. The Yellow Team took the overall title.
70% of employees come from other industries, and AI use cuts 132 hours a year. Okinawa day service provider “WAN STYLE TOPOS” wins the Health, Labour and Welfare Minister’s Encouragement Award
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“WAN STYLE TOPOS,” a day service operated by Okinawa-based care provider 株式会社WAN STYLE, has received the Health, Labour and Welfare Minister’s Encouragement Award. The company has cut 132 hours of work annually by using AI to digitize its transportation operations, and is addressing labor shortages and improving workplace conditions by hiring people from other industries and introducing a unique career path.
Facts
Approximately 132 hours saved annually
Operates 7 locations and 8 care-service businesses in Okinawa Prefecture
Set compensation based on an hourly wage of ¥1,500
Okinawa Prefecture minimum wage: ¥1,023
18-step evaluation system
Original1日60分かかっていた送迎計画づくり
Original送迎計画づくり：1日60分 → 30分
Time until an inexperienced staff member can create a transportation plan independently: 30 days
Originalお迎え前に家族へかける電話：1日4件
18-stage career path
For the first 3 months after joining
Senior staff members (mentors) spend 20 hours a week
Share of staff who changed careers from other industries: 43%
Special exhibition “The Tale of Genji: Splendor of the Heian Court” special supporter VTuber Juden Fukutei Raden announces a Kyoto venue-exclusive collaboration! Official exhibition merchandise also introduced!
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Collaboration merchandise and displays exclusive to the Kyoto venue, created by VTuber Juden Fukutei Raden, special supporter of the exhibition “The Tale of Genji: Splendor of the Heian Court,” as well as information on official merchandise sales, have been announced.
Narita Airport duty-free shop Fa-So-La TAX FREE AKIHABARA Annex in Terminal 1 to reopen after renovations on Wednesday, Sept. 30
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株式会社NAAリテイリング announced that it will reopen Fa-So-La TAX FREE AKIHABARA Annex, a duty-free shop in Terminal 1 of Narita International Airport, after renovations on Sept. 30, 2026. The store's floor space will expand to about 1.5 times its current size, and it will offer a wide range of products besides food.
FOXeey and ミライブースト jointly develop “Generative AI Practical Training Course for Contact Centers”; launch AI reskilling services for management personnel
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FOXeey Consulting株式会社 and 株式会社ミライブースト have jointly developed the “Generative AI Practical Training Course for Contact Centers” for contact center management personnel, and will begin offering it on Oct. 1, 2026.
Facts
Available starting October 1, 2026
A preliminary assessment session (2 hours) will be held
The figure stands at 31.6% of companies
At 62.1%
Stands at just 13.1%
Across all 6 sessions, participants design and implement solutions
Held online every other week for 2 hours × 6 sessions
Complete all 6 sessions within 3 months
Group size: minimum of 5 people
Original実践研修コース 全6回：1名あたり20万円
5 people: ¥1 million
75% for small and medium-sized enterprises
60% for large enterprises
Small and medium-sized enterprises receive a subsidy of ¥750,000
Proximo supports UI/UX design improvements for 日経電子版; mobile optimization increases average users of global market data by 23%
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株式会社Proximo improved the UI/UX design of the market section of 日経電子版, operated by Nikkei Inc., and mobile optimization increased the average number of users of global market data by 23%.
Facts
Unique mobile browser users (UB) increased by +29%
Do you wear jewelry passed down by someone dear to you? — A jewelry studio that brings dormant gemstones back into your everyday rotation opens on Oct. 1 on Yuigahama-dori in Kamakura
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株式会社BiSPOKE will open the jewelry studio HERSTONE on Yuigahama-dori in Kamakura on Oct. 1, 2026, offering jewelry redesign and semi-custom services for inherited pieces. It will also hold an order event for its 1st Collection, “Inheritance,” starting Nov. 1.
Facts
On Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, we will open HERSTONE, our first physical store and jewelry studio, along Yuigahama-dori in Kamakura
We surveyed 1,000 women in their 20s–60s about attitudes toward owning, inheriting and redesigning jewelry
Among those who inherited jewelry, 42.4% own pieces that are “put away because they don't like the design”
While 41.7% are interested in having jewelry redesigned
Only 7.9% have actually had jewelry redesigned or experienced similar services
39.6% of jewelry owners own pieces inherited from their parents
40.7% of owners have jewelry they do not use for some reason
48.4% of those interested said, “I'm interested, but I don't know where to have it done”
The most important factor is “transparent and affordable pricing,” at 72%
Make your own original bracelet (¥8,800, tax included)
Eyeglasses retailer アイメガネ expands the number of stores carrying Even Realities G2 smart glasses for everyday use to 5
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アイジャパン株式会社 and 株式会社Acalie have expanded the authorized retailer network for the everyday-use smart glasses Even Realities G2, making purchases with prescription lenses and in-store experiences available at a total of 5 stores across 3 prefectures: Saitama, Tochigi and Chiba.
Facts
Real-time translation supporting approximately 35 languages
Delivery is expected to take approximately 4 weeks.
Operates 38 stores, primarily in Saitama Prefecture
From basic research to real-world application: Parkinson’s disease drug development using synaptic connectors selected for JST’s D-Global program
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A research project led by Keio University Specially Appointed Professor Michisuke Yuzaki has been selected for JST’s D-Global program, advancing the development of a Parkinson’s disease drug using synaptic connectors.
Qoo10 Mega Po: Korean skincare brand haruharu wonder to hold special promotion starting October 1!
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Korean skincare brand haruharu wonder will take part in Qoo10’s Mega Po from October 1 to 9, 2026, holding a special promotion offering popular products at up to 66% off.