For siblings, choose according to their ages and interests. New release: “Nazotoki Kids: Complete Set of All 5 Works,” for ages 5–15
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株式会社ユズレイカ will release a complete set containing all 5 works in its at-home puzzle-solving kit “Nazotoki Kids,” for ages 5–15, in September 2026. The set will be offered for ¥8,480 (tax included), compared with a regular combined price of ¥9,800.
Facts
All 5 works
Regular combined price: ¥9,800 (tax included)
Set price: ¥8,480 (tax included)
¥1,320 off
It will go on sale on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
【Exam Polynomials】短期決戦予備校エクセリア releases its first study guide
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株式会社レゾン, which operates the short-term intensive prep school “エクセリア,” released its first study guide focused on polynomials in university entrance exam mathematics, “Master It in 10 Days—Unit-by-Unit Takedown: Polynomials,” on August 30, 2026.
Facts
From August 30, 2026
Raise your skills to entrance-exam level in 3 months
Master it in as little as 10 days
180 pages total
174 questions, including examples and practice exercises
Alternative investment platform “オルタナバンク” unveils “【Ultra-Short-Term】First-Time Investor Support: Kiwami Fund ID1180”
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オルタナバンク, the alternative investment platform operated by SAMURAI証券株式会社, has unveiled a new product, “【Ultra-Short-Term】First-Time Investor Support: Kiwami Fund ID1180.” The total offering amount is ¥18.48 million, with a target yield of 9.9% (before tax). The offering period runs from October 2 through 7, 2026.
Facts
Total offering amount: ¥18.48 million
Target yield: 9.9% (before tax)
Minimum investment: 10,000 yen
Minimum funding threshold: Investment applications totaling at least 10 million yen
Okinawan food culture, served on a plate through the lens of Italian cuisine.
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Italian restaurant CROSS47 in Naha, Okinawa Prefecture, will revamp its operating style starting October 1, 2026, and relaunch as a dinner restaurant serving an ¥8,800 prix fixe course centered on Okinawan ingredients and food culture.
Announcement of the publication of “The Fewer Medications You Take, the Healthier You Become”
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Dr. Naoki Miyata, director of 宮田胃腸内科皮膚科クリニック, has published and begun selling “The Fewer Medications You Take, the Healthier You Become,” a book that explains the dangers of polypharmacy and ways to reduce medication.
Facts
Sept. 30, 2026
Price: 1,760 yen (tax included)
The moment the number of medications increased to 5 types
Manufacturer-focused recruitment agency 【Way Mark】 adds a “Job Search” feature to its website
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株式会社Way Mark has added a “Job Search” feature to its official website. As a manufacturer-focused recruitment agency, it has made it possible to search freely by occupation, location and other criteria among more than 1,000 public job listings.
Facts
More than 1,000 public job listings
Specialist expertise covering more than 30 occupations
Original【『遊☆戯☆王』生誕30周年】劇場版『遊☆戯☆王THE DARK SIDE OF DIMENSIONS』が2026年11月20日（金）より新宿バルト9ほか全国57館にてリバイバル上映決定！
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To mark 30 years of Yu-Gi-Oh!, the 2016 theatrical film Yu-Gi-Oh! The Dark Side of Dimensions will return to theaters at 57 locations nationwide starting November 20, 2026.
CreepHyp’s “23, 24,” the ending theme for TBS’s news23, will be available to stream starting Wednesday, September 30!
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Universal Music announced that CreepHyp’s new song “23, 24” will be released for streaming on September 30. The song is featured as the ending theme for TBS’s news23.
Facts
Available to stream starting Wednesday, September 30
株式会社TBSラジオ announced that it will hold “TBSラジオ 75th Anniversary Grand Appreciation Festival: The Final!” at Tokyo International Forum on February 11, 2027, to mark its 75th anniversary. The event will be produced by the program “After 6 Junction 2,” and the first advance ticket sales will begin on October 13, 2026.
中和印刷紙器株式会社 to exhibit for the first time at “Oshi-katsu EXPO Autumn”! Unveils a range of distinctive merchandise, including a “My Number Card case” and “large-format clear posters” made with transparent materials!
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中和印刷紙器株式会社 will exhibit for the first time at “推し活EXPO秋,” taking place at Tokyo Big Sight in October 2026, showcasing new products such as My Number Card cases and clear posters made with transparent materials.
オーラス株式会社 to unveil Barco Residential’s LED wall and high-performance projector in Japan for the first time at DESIGNART TOKYO 2026
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During DESIGNART TOKYO 2026, オーラス株式会社 will hold a special event at the AREC showroom in Roppongi, Tokyo, where it will unveil in Japan for the first time Barco Residential’s “Vali NT1.2” home LED wall and “Heimdall+ Cinemascope” 6K-compatible RGB laser projector.
BRJ representative Miyauchi speaks at summer seminar in Muroto, Kochi Prefecture
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Hideaki Miyauchi, president and representative director of BRJ株式会社, taught a class and spoke at a summer seminar held in Muroto, Kochi Prefecture. The company is conducting a pilot program for its next-generation micromobility service “TOCKLE” in Muroto, and is developing its business with a focus on addressing local transportation gaps and safety.
Facts
40 class periods
Conducted in 2024 and 2025
At Kochi Prefectural Muroto High School on August 29
GirlsAward launches new entertainment media platform RUNWAY+! First episode of its inaugural program Entertainment NOW! featuring MC Shintaro Morimoto and first guest Hiyori Yoshikawa of 超ときめき♡宣伝部 begins streaming today at 20:00!
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株式会社アカツキメディアスタジオ participated in video production for GA Media’s entertainment platform RUNWAY+, and the first episode of its inaugural program Entertainment NOW! began streaming at 20:00 on September 30.
【Experience everything from the realities of working at UJグループ to the front lines of business】 Two 1-day internship programs for students, each tailored to different goals, now underway
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UJグループ, operated by 株式会社ウシジマ, is holding two 1-day internship programs for students: a company tour and a sales job experience. The programs are open to university students graduating in 2028 or later, and the application deadline is February 1, 2027.
Facts
Two types of 1-day internship programs
Eligibility: University students graduating in 2028 or later
GirlsAward launches new entertainment media platform RUNWAY+!
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株式会社GAメディア has launched RUNWAY+, a new entertainment media platform from GirlsAward, and began streaming the first episode of its inaugural program Entertainment NOW! on YouTube at 20:00 on September 30, 2026.
Facts
Starting today, September 30, 2026, at 20:00
First broadcast: September 30, 2026 (Wed.), 20:00–
Music resumes after 13 years. Shiroharu to hold 2nd anniversary concert at LOFT9 Shibuya
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株式会社HalScene’s music unit Shiroharu will hold its 2nd anniversary concert at LOFT9 Shibuya on September 26, 2026. Mitsuru and Hikari, returning to music after 13 years, released 2 albums and 2 books. The event also introduced the Sound Story Branding business and featured performances with guest artists.
Is LinkedIn effective in manufacturing, construction and real estate? シン・セールス総合研究所 releases industry-specific data on appointment acquisition rates
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株式会社Emooove has released a report examining appointment acquisition rates from direct messages sent via LinkedIn in the manufacturing, construction and real estate industries. The rate was 6.59% in manufacturing and 6.49% in construction and real estate, exceeding the general benchmark of about 5%.
“Trust in Japanese quality” is drawing attention from overseas. International customers at a vintage watch specialty store in Tokyo increase to approximately 4.1 times the figure for the same period last year
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株式会社ファイアーキッズ, headquartered in Minato Ward, Tokyo, announced that its overseas customer count in July–August 2026 rose to 8,082, approximately 4.1 times the figure for the same period last year. As spending by international visitors to Japan remains high, more overseas customers are visiting the company’s vintage watch specialty stores, drawn by their confidence in the quality of secondhand goods from Japan.
Facts
The number of overseas customers in July–August 2026 reached 8,082
Up approximately 4.1 times from 1,993 in the same period last year
The number of international visitors to Japan in July 2026 reached 3,442,100
The number reached 3,098,900 in August
Spending by international visitors to Japan in the April–June 2026 quarter reached 2.5125 trillion yen
Per-person travel spending by general international visitors to Japan also reached 245,000 yen
The share of all store visitors who were from overseas...rose to 56.9%
“Monologue,” the opening theme for Escape With Wings, the 3rd installment of the “Synchro Project”—a project creating new IP based on fictional anime openings—has been released!
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The opening video “Fly To...” for Escape With Wings, the 3rd installment of the “Synchro Project” led by KUROGO株式会社, has been released. The original work is by Kaoru Nakano, with support from 講談社クリエイターズラボ. A total of 5 works are scheduled for release in the first phase of 2026.
Up to 8,000 combinations with the main item alone! Yukarien launches simulation feature for its signature Original Keyring
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Yukarien, the leather gift brand of MERARC株式会社, will launch a simulation feature on October 23, 2026, alongside the renewal of its online shop. The feature lets users preview what its pair keyring, Original Keyring, will look like.
Goal reached 32 hours after crowdfunding began! Noto’s “unbroken tree” wooden ballpoint pen, Kozai-fude -Wa-, returns for general sale
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株式会社もりもり工房 will resume general sales of Kozai-fude -Wa-, a wooden-barrel pen made using debris from the Noto Peninsula earthquake, starting October 10, 2026. The product reached its crowdfunding goal in 32 hours during presales.
株式会社榮太樓總本鋪 has launched “あめや十色缶,” a new product from its candy specialty brand あめやえいたろう, featuring ten colors and flavors selected from Japan’s natural landscape.
93.7% satisfaction in a survey of former customers — “kitchen areas” top the list of future renovation needs
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In a survey of 111 former customers conducted by ニッカホーム’s Kanto branch, 93.7% said they were “living comfortably,” recording a high satisfaction rate. “Kitchen areas” topped the list of future renovation needs, and the survey also found strong interest in energy efficiency and the use of subsidies.
[Anime “Ace of Diamond” × Hideki Matsui!] A dream collaboration special featuring Hideki Matsui and Ace of Diamond will air on Oct. 4 (Sun.) to celebrate the broadcast of Cour ２ of “Ace of Diamond actⅡ-Second Season-”!
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テレビ東京 will air a special program featuring Hideki Matsui on Oct. 4, 2026, to celebrate the broadcast of Cour 2 of the anime “Ace of Diamond actⅡ-Second Season-.”
Facts
Sunday, October 4
5:30 p.m.
Oct. 4, 2026
All 47 volumes now available
All 34 volumes now available
Companies mentioned：株式会社テレビ東京ホールディングス、テレ東、テレビ東京、テレビ大阪、テレビ愛知、テレビせとうち、テレビ北海道、TVQ九州放送、AT-X、Netflix、講談社、OLM Team Yoshioka、スタジオシャムロック
Start again from Eiken Grade 3 level! What are the tips for “listening to answer questions”? Free seminar on 10/28 (Wed.): “Adult English Restart Course Vol.4: Listening (Practice Answering Questions)”
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株式会社クリーク・アンド・リバー社 will hold a free online seminar for adults reviewing English from Eiken Grade 3 level, “Adult English Restart Course Vol.4: Listening,” on Oct. 28.
04 Limited Sazabys releases EP “VIEW” today, Sept. 30! Music video for new song “Over” now available!
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04 Limited Sazabys released the EP “VIEW” on Sept. 30 and unveiled the music video for the new song “Over.” The band will embark on a 9-date national solo tour starting Oct. 2.
“Taking financial education beyond individual learning and into human capital management” — 『ブロっこり』 attends the awards ceremony for the 15th Japan HR Challenge Awards
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ブロードマインド株式会社’s financial education program 『ブロっこり』 won the Human Resources Services Excellence Award at the 15th Japan HR Challenge Awards, with recognition for its approach to advancing from individual learning to human capital management.
住まいコンパス enters into a business partnership with エムティーハウス株式会社, a used condominium brokerage
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住まいコンパス and エムティーハウス have entered into a business partnership. 住まいコンパス supports clients in obtaining housing energy efficiency performance certificates, helping them access mortgage tax deductions and expanded tax-exempt gift limits, while エムティーハウス brokers used condominiums.
Facts
Up to 2.66 million yen (for a pair loan)
The tax-exempt gift limit will increase from 5 million yen to 10 million yen
With 28 years of experience in the real estate industry
Nov. 26 (Thu.): AndTech to hold a WEB online Zoom seminar, “Latest Technologies for Tandem and Multi-Junction Next-Generation Solar Cells — From Perovskite × Si/CIS Tandems to Compound 3-Junction Cells”
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株式会社AndTech will hold a WEB online Zoom seminar on tandem and multi-junction perovskite solar cells on Nov. 26, 2026.
Facts
Participation fee: ¥60,500 (tax included)
This course is scheduled to begin on Nov. 26, 2026.
LONGi ranks No. 1 worldwide in solar panel shipments in the first half of 2026, with 29.93GW
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LONGi shipped 29.93GW of solar panels in the first half of 2026, ranking No. 1 worldwide among major manufacturers. Shipments of BC technology products grew to 19.55GW, 2.25 times the level in the same period last year, accounting for more than 65% of the total.
Facts
29.93GW
First half of 2026
2.25 times
19.55GW
More than 65%
More than 26%
65％
Companies mentioned：LONGi Solar Technology株式会社、LONGi、LONGi Green Energy Technology Co., Ltd.、InfoLink Consulting
Katsuyoshi Kobayashi, sound director for “Gintama” and “Detective Conan,” to serve as special judge at an audition experience event at an AMG open campus on Oct. 18 (Sun.)
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アミューズメントメディア総合学院 (AMG) will hold an open campus on Oct. 18, featuring a voice actor audition experience with sound director Katsuyoshi Kobayashi as special judge.
[Press Release] Number of lenders ruling out financing for Mozambique LNG vessels rises to 9; Japanese shipping companies face decision on orders for 17 vessels
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Nine financial institutions have been confirmed as declining to finance 3 Japanese shipping companies planning to order 17 LNG vessels for the Mozambique LNG project. Civil society organizations have sent a letter calling for the orders to be postponed.
Facts
17 LNG vessels
As many as 9 companies
Construction progress has reached 45%
First LNG shipment scheduled for 2029
Companies mentioned：商船三井、MOL、日本郵船、NYK Line、川崎汽船、K Line、Justiça Ambiental!、Friends of the Earth Mozambique、JA!、Solutions for Our Climate、SFOC、BNPパリバ、ING、EIFO、UKEF、Atradius、Eksfin、ラ・バンク・ポスタル、三菱UFJフィナンシャル・グループ、みずほフィナンシャルグループ、三井住友銀行、SMBC、韓国輸出入銀行、KEXIM、マラン・ガス・マリタイム、TotalEnergies
横浜美術大学 will hold its art festival, “Heisei: Nostalgic, Yet New,” from Oct. 10 to 11, 2026. During the festival, campus decorations, an art exhibition, artwork sales and food stalls will be featured. An admissions consultation session and an exhibition of student achievements will also be held.
速報: Answers to the Reiwa 8 Takken exam! The final pre-exam lectures on the Takken web app 『宅スマ』 are heating up!!
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The Takken web app 『宅スマ』, operated by 株式会社夢来備人, will provide preliminary answers to the Reiwa 8 Takken exam via its official LINE account and hold final pre-exam lectures.
Facts
From 440 yen per month
440–990 yen per month
A total of 6 hours of lectures across 6 sessions
An astounding more than 4,500 questions in a question-and-answer format alone
LONGi sets a world record with 28.29% conversion efficiency for crystalline silicon solar cells
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LONGi set a world record with 28.29% conversion efficiency for crystalline silicon solar cells, certified by ISFH. This marks the fifth consecutive year of improvement based on BC technology, achieved with a research cell using HIBC technology.
Facts
Conversion efficiency: 28.29%
Conversion efficiency: 26.81%
27.09％
27.30％
27.81％
28.13％
Companies mentioned：LONGi、LONGi Solar Technology株式会社、LONGi Green Energy Technology Co., Ltd.、LONGiグループ、ISFH、Institute for Solar Energy Research Hamelin
[Short drama app “BUMP”] 11 new short dramas set to premiere in September 2026. From a teacher’s out-of-control secret account and an heir’s counterattack to thrilling romantic suspense and youthful love stories, a diverse lineup of stories is on the way!
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emole株式会社 began streaming 11 new titles on its short drama app “BUMP” in September 2026.
A survey of 219 ESSE readers in their 30s to 60s found that 94% had been left with seasonings they could not use up before the best-before date. Fish sauce, doubanjiang, oyster sauce, wasabi and gochujang were identified as the 5 items most likely to be left over. Readers shared recipes for using them up, along with tips on storage and shopping.
The most common household chore split among couples in their 30s to 60s is “9:1.” Ideas that have made sharing chores easier [ESSE: Women’s “Worries” Research Lab]
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A survey of 252 ESSE readers found that “9:1” was the most common split of household chores among couples in their 30s to 60s. Among couples working full time, “7:3” was the most common. The survey noted that laundry and cleaning are relatively easy to divide, while wives account for 96% of hospital visits as companions. Ideas such as sharing calendars were also introduced.
Learn from a world-class UX designer! The first step to becoming a designer who can make the most of AI. Free streaming of archived videos from the popular “Learn with UX Designer Matt Penna” seminar series
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株式会社クリーク・アンド・リバー社 will stream for free archived videos of AI seminars led by UX designer Matt Penna. The archive covers 2 sessions held in November 2025 and January 2026: “UX Strategy” and “Introduction to Prompt Engineering.” Simultaneous interpretation into Japanese is provided.
Facts
November 2025
January 2026
Monday, October 19
Monday, Oct. 26
More than 25 years
60 participants per session
Since its founding in 1990
Of more than 550 webinars
Combined, it has expanded to 18
Companies mentioned：株式会社クリーク・アンド・リバー社、C&R社、Bank of America、Disney、Berlitz、Volvo、ADP
株式会社Noir Maison forms business partnership with the Japan Pickleball Promotion Federation (JPPF), leveraging a creator network of approximately 5,000 to accelerate pickleball’s growth
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株式会社Noir Maison has formed a business partnership with the Japan Pickleball Promotion Federation (JPPF) and will leverage a creator network of approximately 5,000 to accelerate the growth of pickleball.
Approximately 450 creators gather at “TikTok Creator Summit 2026”! Exploring the monetization and career possibilities of high-quality content under the theme “CREATE YOUR NEXT”
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TikTok held “TikTok Creator Summit Japan 2026” on Sept. 30, 2026, bringing together approximately 450 creators under the theme “CREATE YOUR NEXT.” Speakers included Yoichi Sato and Cookie! of Yasei Bakudan, who discussed the monetization and career possibilities of high-quality content.
株式会社X-navi launches “SHUCCHO Cloud,” a centralized system for managing business travel expenses in line with travel regulations
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株式会社X-navi has launched “SHUCCHO Cloud,” a cloud service that centrally manages business travel expenses in line with travel regulations, with full-scale rollout planned for October 2026.
The latest episode of NoBorder, the new media outlet tackling topics taboo on terrestrial TV, is out: #66
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株式会社NoBorder released “NoBorder #66” on Sept. 26. The program discussed policies, diplomacy and national security about 1 year after the Takaichi administration took office, as well as challenges facing democracy in the age of social media. The panelists rated the Takaichi administration out of 100, with opinions sharply divided.
MonoLu begins development of “Warehouse OS,” a new service for logistics warehouse digital transformation
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MonoLu株式会社 has begun developing “Warehouse OS,” a new service for digital transformation in logistics warehouses. The platform connects with existing systems such as WMS to consolidate data in 1 place, collects on-site data using wearable devices and other tools, and uses AI to help solve problems.
Facts
Number of employees: 35 (as of September 2026, including part-time staff)
[Autumn Harvest Festival] Autumn buffet fair at リブマックスリゾート!
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株式会社リブ・マックス will hold an autumn buffet fair starting Oct. 1 at its リブマックスリゾート properties. Offerings will include seasonal limited-time dishes made with ingredients in season and collaborative sweets with “RAD BROS CAFE.”
Friday, Nov. 20: AndTech plans to hold a WEB online Zoom seminar, “The Latest Biosensor Technologies and Social Implementation of Next-Generation Biofluorescent Gas Sensors: Enzyme Sensing, Gas Imaging of Diseases and Metabolic Markers, and More”
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株式会社AndTech plans to hold a WEB online Zoom seminar on Nov. 20, 2026, on the theme of “The Latest Biosensor Technologies and Social Implementation of Next-Generation Biofluorescent Gas Sensors.” Koji Sanbayashi of the Institute of Science Tokyo will serve as the lecturer and discuss the latest technologies, including noninvasive measurement, ultrasensitive gas sensors and artificial organ models. The participation fee is 50,600 yen, tax included.
[Ehime] 三福社宅サービス partners with 社会福祉法人喜久寿, offering employees a 20% discount on rental brokerage fees
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株式会社三福社宅サービス has partnered with 社会福祉法人喜久寿 to offer the latter’s employees a 20% discount on brokerage fees when they seek rental housing under personal contracts.
[PARCELLE JEWELRY] October “TRUNK SHOW” to be held at 9 stores nationwide
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株式会社PARCELLE’s jewelry brand PARCELLE JEWELRY will hold “TRUNK SHOW” events at 9 stores nationwide in October, showcasing new botanical jewelry inspired by plants and pearl jewelry. The company’s new brand LAND is also scheduled to hold a preview opening at its Harajuku store in August 2026.
It hurts every time I hear about my child’s “struggles” at preschool or school. A support program that ensures parents aren’t alone, created by a representative who struggled with parenting
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くらすぴっつ株式会社 operates くらすぴっつKids in Tokushima Prefecture, providing developmental and parental support through a program that accompanies children and parents. Its proprietary “くらすぴっつ Method” and 6-month OJT training help build expertise. In a FY 2025 survey, respondents gave positive answers across 4 categories, including satisfaction and shared understanding, with a 100% positive response rate.
ミュージックセキュリティーズ株式会社 announced that it will change its name to 株式会社セキュリテ effective Oct. 1, 2026. The change is intended to align its brand with the name of its platform, and a new logo was also unveiled.
瀬戸内市 will hold the 2nd lecture in its “Setouchi Seminar” series as part of its diversity promotion project, featuring left-handed pianist Takeo Chinai as the lecturer.
KOS PILATES in Hirao, Fukuoka, to hold “Hanayakai,” an autumn-night event on Oct. 14 where guests choose flowers and reflect on themselves. A one-night-only collaboration with Japanese-Western flower shop “Comfortable Green Theory.”
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KOS PILATES, operated by 株式会社mare, will collaborate with Japanese-Western flower shop Comfortable Green Theory. to hold the flower workshop “Hanayakai” on Oct. 14, 2026.
Facts
Oct. 14, 2026
5,500 yen
10 people
Companies mentioned：株式会社mare、KOS PILATES、Comfortable Green Theory.
Original merchandise from e-sports team REJECT’s fighting game division goes on sale for a limited time through DMMスクラッチ
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The e-sports team REJECT, operated by 株式会社REJECT, will offer original merchandise from its fighting game division for a limited time as prizes through the online lottery service DMMスクラッチ.
Facts
Original2026年9月30日（水）18:00より
Until 17:59 on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
Original価格：1枚770円（税込）
4 people: Umehara, Fuudo, YAS and Hinao
Up to 5 people per round will be selected by lottery to receive a prize
[TAC Police Officer and Firefighter Courses] Now is the time to get started! Online free consultation sessions with instructors to be held in October 2026
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TAC株式会社 will hold free online consultation sessions with instructors in October 2026 for people aspiring to become police officers or firefighters.
Enjoy hot spring resorts more casually. A men-only “MAX CABIN” opens at リブマックスリゾート安芸宮浜温泉!
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株式会社リブ・マックス has added “MAX CABIN,” functional capsule rooms exclusively for men, at リブマックスリゾート安芸宮浜温泉 in Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima Prefecture, with stays beginning Nov. 6, 2026.
Enjoy hot spring resorts more casually. A men-only “MAX CABIN” opens at リブマックスリゾート桜島シーフロント!
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株式会社リブ・マックス has added “MAX CABIN,” functional capsule rooms exclusively for men, at リブマックスリゾート桜島シーフロント in Tarumizu, Kagoshima Prefecture, with stays beginning Nov. 6, 2026.
The tastiest “grape” No. 1 has been chosen! This year’s top grape in Japan is “Queen Rouge®︎” from 合同会社 横山果樹園 in Suzaka, Nagano Prefecture!
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一般社団法人日本野菜ソムリエ協会 announced the results of the 3rd National Grape Championship, held in Osaka on Sept. 29, 2026. The Grand Gold Award went to “Queen Rouge®︎,” entered by Yokoyama Orchard LLC of Suzaka, Nagano Prefecture.
Facts
Vegetable sommeliers serving as judges evaluated 57 grape entries from production areas across Japan
The 3rd National Grape Championship, where vegetable sommeliers select the tastiest No. 1 “grape,” was held on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026
A digital stamp rally demonstration project will be carried out as a public-private co-creation initiative with 合同会社Local Bridge
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白浜町 will conduct a digital stamp rally demonstration project as a public-private collaboration with 合同会社Local Bridge, using the tourism DX platform “ろかとらべる.” The demonstration, which will run from November 2026 through January 2027 and cover 30 locations in the town, will test the effectiveness of sustainable tourism marketing through stamp collection via NFC tags, AI tourist information, and the collection of visitor movement data.
Facts
Demonstration period: Nov. 1, 2026–Jan. 31, 2027
30 locations in the town (planned)
500 yen worth of local currency Yanico
First 200 people
Souvenirs worth 4,000 yen
6 winners selected by lottery
Scheduled to be held in Fukuoka City on Oct. 9, 2026
Notice Regarding the Acquisition of Japan Display's Mobara Plant
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Shinko Electric Industries announced on Sept. 30, 2026, that it had signed a purchase and sale agreement with Japan Display for the Mobara Plant and would transfer part of it to FICT株式会社.
[First in Japan] Launch of an “on-chain financial marketplace” supporting stablecoins, tokenized deposits, crypto assets, and security tokens. All products come with authenticity verification and a 100% refund guarantee for peace of mind.
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サイカルトラスト株式会社 has launched Japan’s first on-chain financial marketplace supporting stablecoins, tokenized deposits, crypto assets, and security tokens. It offers authenticity verification through its patented certification system and a 100% refund guarantee, ensuring legal compliance and peace of mind.
DAY6’s Young K to hold solo tour “YOUNGEST” shows in Japan: solo performances set for Feb. 13 (Sat.) and 14 (Sun.), 2027, at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium!
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Young K of Korean band DAY6 will hold solo performances at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium on Feb. 13 and 14, 2027, as part of a world tour promoting his solo album “YOUNGEST.” Tickets cost 15,000 yen.
Facts
Feb. 13, 2027
February 14, 2027
15 tracks in total
3 days
3 performances
15,000 yen
Up to 4 tickets
Sept. 29, 2026
August 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社ON THE LINE、DAY6、Young K、株式会社JYPエンターテインメント、JYPエンターテインメント、キョードー東京、ticket board
Original富士山観光の玄関口・富士吉田に、1泊7,000円〜で泊まれるトレーラーハウスホテル「Solana Smart INN 富士吉田」が9月30日オープン
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Originalソラナリゾート株式会社は、富士吉田にトレーラーハウス型ビジネスホテル「Solana Smart INN 富士吉田」を2026年9月30日にオープンした。全27室で1泊7,000円〜、富士山観光の拠点として立地とコストパフォーマンスを重視している。
Facts
Original1泊7,000円〜
27 rooms in total
Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026
Companies mentioned：ソラナリゾート株式会社、Solana Smart INN 富士吉田、Solana Smart INN 富士山中湖、Solana Smart INN 富士河口湖、Solana Smart INN 富士御殿場、Solana鴨川、Solana日光、Solana軽井沢別邸、Solana千葉白浜、Solana九十九里、Solana銚子犬吠埼、Solana伊豆高原、Solana木更津、Solana Beach Villa 南房総、Solana Private Villa 南アルプス
The second installment of our fan-activities feature! For fans across Japan: make the most of “traveling with your fave” on trips to concerts and events! Introducing fan-activity spots in 5 cities across Japan! [GOOD TRIP EXPRESS]
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日本空輸株式会社 has published the second installment of its feature on fan activities involving travel to concerts and events on its travel booking site, “GOOD TRIP EXPRESS.” It highlights sightseeing options in 5 cities—Tokyo, Osaka, Aichi, Fukuoka, and Hokkaido—and offers travel packages combining flights and hotels.
ANNA SUI’s enamel wallet lineup welcomes the new “Cherina” series
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ANNA SUI’s enamel wallet lineup welcomes the new “Cherina” series, featuring motifs inspired by makeup brushes and eye color. The collection includes 4 styles.
Nanaka Yano stars in her first drama! BUMP original short drama “Bakuretsu, Circle Crusher no Onna” to stream exclusively from 19:00 on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026!
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emole株式会社 announced that its completely original short drama “Bakuretsu, Circle Crusher no Onna” will stream exclusively on the short-drama app “BUMP” from 19:00 on Sept. 30, 2026.
AppBank and S3ブランディング partner to provide AI-powered brand assessments and marketing support
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AppBank株式会社 is partnering with 株式会社エススリーブランディング (S3ブランディング), a brand strategy support company, to jointly roll out “AI Brand Check,” a service offering AI-powered brand assessments and marketing support.
〈ヴィノテラス〉Open to participants nationwide! The qualifying round of the “6th Vinoteras Cup Blind Tasting Contest” will be held online on Nov. 15
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The online wine school “ヴィノテラス” will hold the qualifying round of the “6th Vinoteras Cup Blind Tasting Contest” online on Nov. 15, 2026. The entry fee is 7,700 yen, and the winner will receive a prize of 200,000 yen.
[Save by booking your year-end party early] Get 1,000 yen off all 8 courses featuring horse sashimi and freshly butchered chicken! “Year-End Party Early-Bird Special” launches in Sakaisuji-Hommachi, Osaka, for October only
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“純国産馬刺しと朝引き鶏 にほんいち 大阪堺筋本町店,” operated by 株式会社N・I, will begin accepting early-bird reservations for its special year-end party course for October 2026 only. The course, which includes 8 dishes, will be offered for 7,500 yen including tax, down from the regular price of 8,500 yen including tax.
Reservations open today for Xross Stars Booster Pack 5, “Ignition Vortex”!
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Reservations have opened for the 5th booster pack, “Ignition Vortex,” related merchandise, and EX Start Decks for the trading card game Xross Stars, a joint venture between 株式会社Game & Co. and Crazy Raccoon. They will be released on Oct. 30, 2026.
Facts
1 pack (8 cards): ¥475 (tax included)
1 box (12 packs): ¥5,700 (tax included)
Will be released on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026.
Suggested retail price: 1 type (64 cards): ¥1,320 (tax included)
Suggested retail price: ¥3,300 (tax included)
Suggested retail price: ¥1,485 each (tax included)
株式会社石川ツエーゲン approved executive appointments at its regular shareholders meeting on Sept. 30. Munemasa Michigami, director and regional business bureau chief at Hokkoku Shimbun, was appointed as a new director.
Notice Regarding Disclosure of Management Information for the 17th Fiscal Period
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株式会社石川ツエーゲン announced that its regular shareholders meeting was held on Sept. 30, where the financial results for the 17th fiscal period (from Feb. 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026) were approved.
—Spring is waiting for you in Nagoya!— “100% Doraemon & Friends in Nagoya” confirmed! Tokyo venue closes! Following its great success, the event's first tour in Japan has been confirmed!
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Original東京で30万人以上を集客し閉幕した『100％ドラえもん＆フレンズ in 東京』に続き、2027年4月下旬から名古屋PARCOおよび栄エリアで国内巡回第2弾となる『100％ドラえもん＆フレンズ ㏌ 名古屋』が開催決定。
Facts
Welcomed more than 300,000 visitors
Closed today, Wednesday, Sept. 30
From late April next year (2027)
A giant Doraemon balloon standing 12m tall
A unique “100-plus life-size Doraemons”
Founded by SK Lam (SK ラム) in 2003
Marking the 55th anniversary of the start of its serialization
Original1979年４月にテレビ朝日系にてTVアニメ放映開始
The following year, 1980, “Doraemon: Nobita and the Dinosaur” was released
“Doraemon the Movie: Nobita's Steam Time Car,” the 46th film in the series
【MERRELL SPEEDARC MATIS LATHER WATERPROOF EXCLUSIVE】Exclusive color released by JOURNAL STANDARD relume.
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An exclusive color of MERRELL's waterproof model, “SPEEDARC MATIS LATHER WATERPROOF EXCLUSIVE,” will be released in mid-October by JOURNAL STANDARD relume, operated by 株式会社ベイクルーズ.
Facts
￥33,000
Mid-October
Companies mentioned：株式会社ベイクルーズ、JOURNAL STANDARD relume、MERRELL、Vibram
【For Web Creators】A world-renowned designer shares ideas for dramatically improving bad UI! Free streaming of the archive of the popular Oct. 16 (Fri.) seminar, “The Secrets to Creating Beautiful, User-Friendly UI—We'll Show You Everything”!!
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株式会社クリーク・アンド・リバー社 is offering free access to an archived online seminar held in October 2025, “Pros Show Their Skills! Live Design to Dramatically Improve Bad UI.” The instructor is Jacob Nelson. The seminar was conducted in English, with a Japanese simultaneous interpretation version available.
Nov. 18 (Wed.) AndTech to hold an online Zoom webinar: “Latest Trends in the Semiconductor Industry: New Business Opportunities, Challenges and Outlook Opened Up by the Space Semiconductor Market”
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株式会社AndTech will hold an online Zoom webinar on Nov. 18, 2026, on the theme “Latest Trends in the Semiconductor Industry: New Business Opportunities, Challenges and Outlook Opened Up by the Space Semiconductor Market.”
【ロンハーマン】Ron Herman TAKASHIMAYA GATE TOWER MALL Grand Open 11.13 (FRI)
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ロンハーマン will grand-open a new store at Takashimaya Gate Tower Mall in Nagoya on Nov. 13, with exclusive items and collaborative products from various brands.
Facts
Price: ¥330,000
Price: ¥550,000
Price: ¥39,600
Price: ¥152,900
Price: ¥28,600
Price: ¥63,800
Price: ¥55,000
Price: ¥14,300
Price: ¥50,600
Price: ¥33,000
Price: ¥30,800
Price: ¥13,200
Price: ¥198,000
Price: ¥97,900
Price: ¥121,000
Price: ¥1,320
Companies mentioned：株式会社リトルリーグ、ロンハーマン、NACKIYE、Ron Herman、TOD'S、Fruit of the Loom、Anya Hindmarch、PEANUTS、pionunnal、SAN MARE、DESCENDANT、HOORSENBUHS、HTC
タスカジ selected for NEDO's SBIR Promotion Program — developing an AI app to support household-task “decision-making” in home care settings —
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株式会社タスカジ has been selected for Phase 1 of NEDO's SBIR Promotion Program (FY2026 integrated model) and will develop an AI app to support household-task “decision-making” in home care settings.
Facts
About 1 million records of household-support service data
株式会社Lover launches “Web Production Partnership Package,” providing end-to-end support for small and medium-sized businesses’ web customer acquisition, from strategy to data operations
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株式会社Lover will launch its new “Web Production Partnership Package” on September 30, 2026, offering end-to-end support, from strategic planning to data operations, for small and medium-sized businesses without a dedicated web manager.
Facts
From Sept. 30, 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社Lover、Google Analytics 4、GA4、Looker Studio
【Kagawa’s largest network】Taxi signage operations launch. Sharing tourism information and local deals with passengers, turning taxi interiors into a new information channel.
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Kagawa Mobility Service and Anabuki Healthcare launched a business on October 1, 2026, installing digital signage in the rear seats of taxis to broadcast advertisements and local information. A total of 99 units will be installed in vehicles operated by 日新タクシー, 平井タクシー, and the taxi division of ことでんバス株式会社.
Next-generation compact AI model specialized in Japanese document search completes design and moves into development and training phase
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光数株式会社 has completed the basic design of a next-generation compact AI model for Japanese document search and will now move into the implementation and training phase.
【Furusato Nozei tax donation system revision in October】Going beyond meeting local product standards…… JPホームサプライ contributes to society through diversity, environmental considerations and support for children who have lost a parent, offering return gifts to support people with chemical sensitivities and bereaved children
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JPホームサプライ offers toilet paper featuring support for people with chemical sensitivities, environmental considerations and support for bereaved children as a Furusato Nozei return gift from Fuji City, Shizuoka Prefecture, and will continue offering it after the system revision in October 2026.
R&B singer 真之介 marks 20 years since his debut; 石川マリー marks 15 years. The married couple will celebrate with anniversary concert “OUR ROOTS, OUR LOVE” on November 22 at 梅田Zeela
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An anniversary concert, “OUR ROOTS, OUR LOVE,” celebrating 20 years since R&B singer 真之介’s debut and 石川マリー’s 15th anniversary will be held at 梅田Zeela on November 22, 2026. 4 acts, including Full Of Harmony, will appear as special guests, and the release of the latest single, “Make It Last Forever,” is also planned.
Okinawa’s Kohama Island resort “はいむるぶし” presents the second installment of “Yaeyama Journey,” an experiential program exploring the memories woven into the island
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株式会社はいむるぶし announced that the second installment of its “Yaeyama Journey” experiential program, launching in fall 2026, will offer “izari fishing,” an exploration of the nighttime reef pool in the Hosozaki settlement on Kohama Island, from late October 2026.
Facts
Starting in fall 2026
From late October 2026
Program period: October 24 (Sat.) to December 24 (Thu.), 2026
Duration: approximately 2 hours
Adults and children (12 and older): 10,800 yen per person (tax included)