集英社’s 「ジャンプTOON」 launches the “10-Panel Vertical Manga Starter Award,” open to entries with just 10 panels! Seeking new talent in 2 categories: storyboarding and color illustration
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株式会社集英社 will launch the “10-Panel Vertical Manga Starter Award” on October 1, 2026, through its vertical manga label 「ジャンプTOON」 to discover new creators. The award has 2 categories, storyboarding and color illustration, with a grand prize of 300,000 yen.
Facts
Running from Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
Prize money of 300,000 yen
Prize money of 100,000 yen
¥50,000 in prize money
Companies mentioned：株式会社集英社、集英社、ジャンプTOON、CLIP STUDIO PAINT EX
October 10 is World Mental Health Day: Rilakkuma and Korilakkuma named supporters of World Mental Health Day 2026!
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Rilakkuma and Korilakkuma, characters from サンエックス株式会社, have been named supporters of the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare-sponsored World Mental Health Day 2026 for the 3rd consecutive year. They will appear at events hosted by the Cabinet Office and Silver Ribbon Japan, and a campaign will be held for local governments.
[SBI Securities] Notice of the launch at SBI Securities of the “SBI Zero All Country Index Fund [Nickname: Zero Can],” a “0.00% trust fee” fund exclusively for children’s NISA, as the 4th installment of the “Zero Revolution”
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株式会社SBI証券 announced that it will begin offering the “SBI Zero All Country Index Fund (nickname: Zero Can),” an index fund exclusively for children’s NISA, to be established on November 17, 2026. It features a 0.00% trust fee and is positioned as the 4th installment of the “Zero Revolution.”
[SBI Securities] Notice of commemorative campaigns for “Securities Investment Day” on October 4
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株式会社SBI証券 will run several campaigns tied to opening children’s NISA accounts and conducting various transactions to mark “Securities Investment Day” on October 4, 2026.
Facts
“Securities Investment Day” on Sunday, October 4, 2026
Established in 1996 based on the wordplay of “10 (to)” and “4 (shi)”
0.00% trust fee
Up to ¥10,000 to be awarded to 1,040 people
1st prize: ¥10,000
1st prize: ¥10,000 for 5 people
2nd prize: ¥500
2nd prize: ¥500 for 1,035 people
We will give away ¥2,000 in cash
Cash prizes for more than 10,000 people
An average of at least ¥5,000 per month
At least ¥15,000 in total over 3 months
A total of ¥7 million
Cash prizes by lottery for 10,105 people
1st prize: ¥100,000
1st prize: ¥100,000 for 5 people
2nd prize: ¥10,000
2nd prize: ¥10,000 for 100 people
3rd prize: ¥1,000
3rd prize: ¥1,000 for 1,000 people
4th prize: ¥500
4th prize: ¥500 for 9,000 people
10 million yen in total prizes
Prizes for 1,000 people
Place orders totaling at least ¥50,000
1st prize: ¥100,000 for 10 people
2nd prize: ¥50,000 for 90 people
3rd prize: ¥5,000
3rd prize: ¥5,000 for 900 people
“Children's NISA” launches in January 2027
Advance applications to open accounts begin on Thursday, October 1, 2026
Until Thursday, Dec. 31, 2026
Through Wednesday, December 30, 2026
Compared with September 2026
Through Monday, Nov. 30, 2026
Deposit at least ¥20,000
750 people selected by lottery
Prize A: Original stainless steel bottle, 100 people
Prize B: Original knapsack, 150 people
Prize C: Original eco bag, 500 people
Director-General of the Kanto Local Finance Bureau (Kinsho) No. 44
The 8th installment of “ローソン Freak,” the “Reversible Neck Warmer,” goes on sale today!
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The “Reversible Neck Warmer” will go on sale on October 1, 2026, as the 8th installment of “ローソン Freak,” a collaboration between select shop FREAK’S STORE, operated by 株式会社デイトナ・インターナショナル, and convenience store ローソン.
“Get 1,000 points guaranteed on your first Samsung Pay purchase! Existing users also get 500 points guaranteed!” campaign launches
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三井住友カード will run a campaign from October 1, 2026, offering 1,000 yen worth of V Points to first-time users and 500 yen worth of points to existing users for Visa contactless payments made exclusively through Samsung Pay.
カワサキ 3.69% Motorcycle Special Credit Campaign launches
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株式会社カワサキモータースジャパン will run a “Motorcycle Special Credit Campaign” from October 1 to December 31, 2026, offering credit at an effective annual rate of 3.69% for purchases of new domestic models at authorized カワサキ dealers nationwide.
株式会社カワサキモータースジャパン will run a “bimota Special Credit Campaign” from October 1, 2026, offering credit at an effective annual rate of 3.69% for purchases of new bimota motorcycles.
カワサキ 3.69% Competition Model Special Credit Campaign launches
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株式会社カワサキモータースジャパン will run a campaign from October 1, 2026, offering credit at an effective annual rate of 3.69% for purchases of new competition models at authorized カワサキ dealers nationwide.
[松屋フーズ] A smash-hit campaign that sold more than 20,000 sets last season! 松屋フーズ launches its “2027 Prize-Draw Lucky Bag,” packed with its delicious offerings — on sale for a limited time from Saturday, October 3, 2026, to Sunday, February 28, 2027
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株式会社松屋フーズ will sell its “2027 Prize-Draw Lucky Bag,” a smash-hit campaign that sold more than 20,000 sets last season, for a limited time starting October 3, 2026. The lucky bag includes a campaign offering a chance to win prizes worth a total of ¥1 million, along with 26 servings across 14 varieties of popular products from 松屋 and マイカリー食堂.
[レペット] Sensibility nurtured by ballet. Interview with actor Mayu Hotta released
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Repetto, the luxury footwear brand from France operated by 株式会社ルックホールディングス, will publish an interview featuring actor Mayu Hotta on its official online site starting October 1, 2026.
A new addition to the popular “太陽の麻辣湯 series”! Mellow “太陽の豆乳麻辣湯” and authentically spicy “太陽の激辛麻辣湯” launch for a limited time at the 太陽のトマト麺 official online shop!
“Hokkaido Menkoi Nabe Kumachan Onsen” official store launches “Sukiyaki-flavored Black Kumachan”!
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株式会社ナインブロック will sell the “Sukiyaki Set [Northern Delicacies: Choose Your Meat]” for a limited time at the official “Hokkaido Menkoi Nabe Kumachan Onsen” store starting October 1, 2026. It will also hold a sale offering up to 40% off to mark the resumption of hot pot sales after its summer closure.
“Limited-Time Anime Chiikawa Mushroom Potage” and “Limited-Time Anime Chiikawa Spinach Potage” — on sale for a limited time from Thursday, October 22, 2026, to Sunday, February 28, 2027
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丸美屋食品工業株式会社 will sell 2 cup soups featuring the popular character Chiikawa for a limited time from October 22, 2026, through February 28, 2027.
Marumiya “Family Ochazuke Campaign” period: Sunday, November 1, 2026–Sunday, January 31, 2027
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丸美屋食品工業株式会社 will run the “Family Ochazuke Campaign” from November 1, 2026, to January 31, 2027. Attach the marks from eligible products to an entry postcard for a chance to win QUO cards, rice, or a product assortment in a drawing.
Returning to the essentials: adidas Originals Golf 2026 Fall/Winter Collection “RECIPROCAL” — refined golf style expressed in black and white
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アディダス ジャパン株式会社 has unveiled “RECIPROCAL,” the 2026 Fall/Winter collection from “Originals Golf.” Featuring a minimalist design centered on black and white, it offers a style that fuses golf and street culture. Collin Morikawa is scheduled to wear the collection at the PGA TOUR “Baycurrent Classic Presented by LEXUS,” which begins October 5.
October and November are “Kyoto Art Months” — Kyoto Prefecture and Kyoto City jointly promote arts-related events
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京都府 and 京都市 will designate October–November as “Kyoto Art Months” to bring autumn in Kyoto to life through art, promoting connections among art events and exhibitions across the city.
Support regenerative medicine using iPS cells through hometown tax donations
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京都府 will launch a hometown tax crowdfunding campaign on October 1 to accelerate research and development in regenerative medicine using iPS cells. The target amount is ¥22 million, and the funds will go toward technology development, startup support, and administrative expenses.
The first full-color deluxe edition of “Full Moon Coffee Shop’s Star Readings,” where a cat who tends the stars soothes you, goes on sale today! A pocket-sized talisman book bringing together memorable scenes from every story in the series that offer comfort to the heart
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株式会社文藝春秋 released the first full-color special edition of the popular series 『満月珈琲店の星詠み』 on 2026年10月1日. It will also hold pop-up stores and collaboration cafes at 丸善ジュンク堂書店, and 3 new books will be released the same day or the following day.
Facts
1 million copies in cumulative worldwide circulation
Learn about tea, drink it, taste it, and experience its appeal
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京都府 will hold a seminar on the appeal of tea, including a cooking workshop led by a “京の食文化の語り部,” on November 1 to promote consumption of agricultural, forestry and fisheries products produced in the prefecture.
【ジョリーパスタ】ジョリーパスタ’s fall and winter grand menu features a host of carefully crafted Italian-inspired items, including “感動ボロネーゼ” with richer beef flavor, authentic meat dishes and appetizers!
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株式会社ジョリーパスタ will introduce its fall and winter grand menu from October 6, featuring “感動ボロネーゼ” with a pronounced beef flavor, authentic meat dishes, appetizers, pizza, whole-wheat pasta and desserts.
Make cleaning more fun with Toy Story designs! ダスキン’s “くらしキレイBOX” goes on sale in limited quantities from October 19 (Monday)
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株式会社ダスキン will begin selling “くらしキレイBOX,” a set of cleaning products featuring designs from the ディズニー＆ピクサー film series “トイ・ストーリー,” in limited quantities from 2026年10月19日.
Levätä teams up with the experience-based media outlet Chill+, where you can find your “chill.” “Take a break with Levätä: Autumn Bathhouse Tour” will be held at 100 bathhouses nationwide, including those in 7 major cities
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A collaboration between 株式会社マンダム’s scalp-care brand Levätä and Chill+, an experience-based media outlet operated by KNT-CTホールディングス. During November 2026, visitors can try Levätä shampoo and conditioner for free at 100 bathhouses across 14 prefectures, including 7 major cities nationwide.
Build a PC with a NieR series 15th-anniversary collaboration model! Reservations open for the “アスクオリジナルパソコンキット”
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株式会社アスク will begin accepting reservations on 2026年10月1日 for “ASK ORIGINAL PCKIT NieR,” a custom PC kit using the NieR series 15th-anniversary collaboration PC case “H5 Flow NieR SQUARE ENIX 15th Anniversary Edition.” A model with an assembly service will also be available, with an estimated market price of around 38万8千円 to 39万8千円.
Seven-Eleven’s 2027 New Year’s card printing service is here! Early-bird discounts are available now! Order easily online♪ Pick up your cards at your nearest セブン‐イレブン store
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株式会社セブン‐イレブン・ジャパン announced that it will begin accepting applications through its dedicated website on 2026年10月1日 for its 2027 New Year’s card printing service. Promotions include early-bird and multiple-order discounts, and 417 design templates will be offered.
チームラボ will hold its nighttime outdoor art exhibition 『チームラボ 福岡城跡 光ノ祭 2026-2027』 at the site of Fukuoka Castle in Maizuru Park, Fukuoka, for the first time in 7 years and the 3rd time overall. The exhibition runs from 2026年10月30日 to 2027年1月11日. Ticket sales have begun.
The long-awaited collaboration between STACCATO (スタッカート) and VERA WANG (ヴェラ・ウォン) is finally here
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A collaboration collection by 株式会社バロックジャパンリミテッド shoe brand STACCATO and designer VERA WANG has been announced. Advance reservations begin in 2026年10月, with the collection going on sale in November.
博報堂 signs a sponsorship agreement with marketing science research institute アレンバーグ・バス研究所, the first such agreement by an advertising agency in Japan
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博報堂 has signed a sponsorship agreement with marketing science research institute アレンバーグ・バス研究所, aiming to advance EBM and accelerate support for clients.
Facts
The first of its kind in Japan by an advertising agency
“Demonstration Test of Drone Transport of Pharmaceuticals” to be conducted — Establishing a transport system to support medicine supplies and continued treatment during large-scale disasters
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千葉大学災害治療学研究所 will conduct a demonstration test of drone transport of pharmaceuticals in 千葉市 on 令和8年10月3日. The test aims to ensure continued medicine supplies during large-scale disasters and will examine takeoffs and landings from a fireboat and transport over a river.
【国立劇場養成所】Applications are now open for trainees for the 令和9年度 program!
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国立劇場養成所 has opened applications for trainees for the 令和9年度 programs: the 32nd Kabuki Actors program, the 12th Kabuki Music (Nagauta) program and the 36th Bunraku program. Applicants must be male, have graduated from junior high school or higher, and generally be 23 or younger. Application periods and selection schedules are listed for each course.
Plant and nurture one tree per Hokkaido resident movement: SNS post campaign, Part ２
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北海道 is running the second SNS post campaign as part of its “道民ひとり１本植樹・育樹運動.” Post an account and photo of tree-planting or tree-care activities in Hokkaido with the hashtag to enter a drawing for products provided by partner companies and others. 10 people will be selected.
【Green Parks】Celebrating the 75th anniversary of 不二家’s long-selling “ミルキー” candy: Collaboration items starring the adorable “ペコちゃん” go on sale October 9 (Friday)
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Green Parks, a brand of 株式会社ストライプインターナショナル, will release collaboration items featuring 不二家 character Peko-chan on October 9, 2026. The collection commemorates the 75th anniversary of 不二家’s long-selling Milky candy and features 8 types of apparel and miscellaneous goods. A customer event will also be held that day at the Ikebukuro Sunshine City store.
株式会社大垣書店 and 株式会社ポプラ社 will grand-open the picture book specialty store MOGUえほんランド on November 1, 2026, at Aeon Town Yoshikawa Minami in Yoshikawa, Saitama Prefecture.
Campaign lets Pontaパス members experience Bronze Stage benefits, including discounts of 10% or more, on じゃらんnet
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From October 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027, KDDI will run a campaign for Pontaパス members offering Bronze Stage benefits on Recruit’s じゃらんnet, including discounts of 10% or more and bonus points.
Savor autumn with Thailand’s dry noodle dish “bami haeng”: “Mushroom and cilantro Genovese dry noodles” available for a limited time starting Monday, October 5, 2026
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“Mushroom and cilantro Genovese dry noodles” will be available for a limited time starting October 5, 2026, at 2 マンゴツリーキッチン locations operated by Meal Works, a subsidiary of Arkland Service Holdings.
“Gapao with mushrooms and shrimp fritters,” bursting with plump shrimp and the rich flavor of seasonal mushrooms, available for a limited time starting Monday, October 5, 2026
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“Gapao with mushrooms and shrimp fritters” will be available for a limited time starting October 5, 2026, at マンゴツリー-affiliated locations operated by Meal Works, a subsidiary of Arkland Service Holdings.
【Yokohama/Omiya】Visit during Breast Cancer Awareness Month and receive a free pink toast drink! “Pink Smile Campaign for Pink Ribbon”
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株式会社ベストブライダル will hold the “Pink Smile Campaign for Pink Ribbon” during October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month at 3 of its locations in Yokohama and Omiya, offering a free pink toast drink to customers ordering a course meal. Donation boxes will be set up, with proceeds donated to 日本対がん協会.
“LeaLea Trolley” to launch 2 new routes starting November 1
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株式会社エイチ・アイ・エス will launch 2 new routes for its LeaLea Trolley sightseeing transport service on Oahu, Hawaii, starting November 1, 2026, and introduce new services including a sightseeing pass and cruise experiences.
Turning 100 bathhouses across Japan into places to unwind: Chill＋ partners with scalp-care brand Levätä
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The media outlet Chill＋, operated by KNT-CT Holdings, will run a collaboration with 株式会社マンダム’s scalp-care brand Levätä from November 1 to 30, 2026, at 100 bathhouses across 14 prefectures in Japan.
Ramen shop bankruptcies reverse course and rise again, on pace for a record high
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According to a survey by 株式会社帝国データバンク, ramen shop bankruptcies, after declining in 2025, have begun rising again, reaching 56 cases from January to September 2026. Bankruptcies have been notable among mid-sized establishments and businesses with 10 or more years in operation, with rising costs and intensifying competition cited as factors.
ジュン joins the “Green Down Project” for the 7th time, collecting unwanted down products and down comforters at 105 stores across 4 brands nationwide
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株式会社ジュン will participate in the “Green Down Project” for the 7th time, collecting unwanted down products and down comforters at 105 stores across 4 brands nationwide from October 1, 2026, to April 30, 2027.
Facts
105 stores
Starting Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
Through Friday, April 30, 2027
500 “JUN GLOBAL ID points”
199 or more down products in total
Companies mentioned：株式会社ジュン、ジュン、一般社団法人 Green Down Project、河田フェザー株式会社
Trial of a new onboard payment system to encourage exploration around town, linking the MOOX-RIDE system by トヨタ紡織 installed on Nagoya’s new SRT street-level public transport system with JCB NFC tag payments
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Starting October 2, 2026, JCB will begin trialing a new onboard payment service on Nagoya’s SRT street-level public transport system, linking トヨタ紡織’s MOOX-RIDE system with NFC tag payments.
Facts
Starting Friday, October 2, 2026
Observation deck admission ticket (high school students and older): 1,200 yen
Regular admission: 1,300 yen
Observation deck admission ticket (elementary and junior high school students): 700 yen
【お好み焼本舗】Kashiwa-no-ha Campus store to reopen after renovations on Thursday, October 1! Introducing the new “Okohon BAR”!
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株式会社物語コーポレーション will reopen お好み焼本舗 Kashiwa-no-ha Campus store after renovations on October 1, 2026, introducing “Okohon BAR,” new courses with prices that vary by time of day, and a lunch buffet starting at 990 yen.
2026 Kirin Beer year-end gift sets go on sale, featuring 17 varieties, including “Kirin Good Ale,” a first for the year-end gift range
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Kirin Beer is releasing 17 varieties of year-end gift sets for 2026. New offerings include a set featuring “Kirin Good Ale” on its own and a 3-beer set featuring Ichiban Shibori, Hare Kaze and Good Ale. FSC®-certified paper is used for the packaging across the entire range.
“UMAME!” AI agents work together to recommend restaurants suited to a group; new “Sync Vibes™” feature launches Thursday, October 1
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株式会社ぐるなび announced that it will launch “Sync Vibes™,” a new feature in its dining experience app “UMAME!” that connects individuals’ AI agents to recommend restaurants best suited to a group, on October 1, 2026.
Facts
Available starting Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
You can invite up to 5 people
Create an event and invite up to 100 members
Choose up to 3 restaurants you’re interested in and vote
Starting with a collection of 5 themes
New restaurants in Tokyo (308 restaurants)
Tokyo restaurants visited by ぐるなび employees (4,282 restaurants)
Long-established restaurants rooted in Tokyo neighborhoods (332 locations)
Recommended for dates in Tokyo (915 locations)
Recommended for business entertaining in Tokyo (629 locations)
After drawing 30,000 visitors at its first event, the “Yomi no Ichi” market celebrating the calming power of reading will return for its 2nd event at JR Osaka Station and its 3rd at 東京ミッドタウン
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カルチュア・コンビニエンス・クラブ株式会社 has announced the 2nd “Yomi no Ichi” event in Osaka and the 3rd in Tokyo, following an inaugural event that drew 30,000 visitors.
株式会社アイデム announces change in president and representative director
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株式会社アイデム announced that Tetsu Kabayama will become president and representative director effective October 1, 2026, while current president Ryo Kabayama will become chairman of the board.
Bring heartwarming flavors to a holiday table filled with smiles: “Westin at Home Christmas 2026”【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 its Christmas takeout offerings, “Westin at Home Christmas 2026.” The selection includes set menus and cakes made with ingredients from Miyagi Prefecture and premium ingredients, catering to demand for year-end home parties.
Facts
“Noël Ensemble” offered for 23,000 yen
“Marché de Noël” (serves 2): 10,000 yen
“Hors d’oeuvre Box” (serves 2): 7,000 yen
“Matsusaka Beef Wrapped in Pastry” ... 12,000 yen
“Seafood Lasagna” (serves 2): 6,000 yen
“Stollen,” large ... 3,000 yen
Small (9 cm in diameter × 5 cm high): 1,900 yen
“Berry Stollen” ... 2,600 yen
Half size ... 1,600 yen
“Panettone” ... 1,500 yen
Operates more than 245 hotels and resorts in 45 countries and regions worldwide
50th anniversary of “Nori Shio Potato Chips”! Calbee’s “Fan With! Project” — Nori Shio Potato Chips fan meeting at Calbee headquarters
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カルビー株式会社 will hold a fan meeting on November 28, 2026, to mark the 50th anniversary of “Nori Shio Potato Chips.” Applications open October 1 through the “Calbee Ruby Program” smartphone app.
Facts
50th anniversary of its launch
Saturday, Nov. 28, 2026
More than 1,000 fans to date
About 700 employees
Average satisfaction rating: 4.94 points (out of 5)
Okayama University Incubator: Applications open for tenants
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独立行政法人中小企業基盤整備機構中国本部 is accepting applications from prospective tenants for the Okayama University Incubator, an entrepreneur development facility affiliated with 岡山大学.
【Thanksgiving Festival】ザ・キャラメルクラウン, exclusive to Osaka, makes its debut at Tokyo Banana’s official online store パクとモグ! The festival also features a Tokyo Banana tasting set and special promotions with prizes of sweets
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株式会社グレープストーン will hold its “Autumn Thanksgiving Festival” at its official online store パクとモグ from October 1 to 31, 2026. The event will feature the Osaka-exclusive THE CARAMEL CROWN for the first time, collaborative products with Tokyo Banana, フルグラ and Jagabee, and a 35th anniversary set, along with special promotions such as a photo contest.
【adabat】東武百貨店 池袋店 to reopen after relocating to the 4F women’s clothing floor, section 4, on Thursday, October 1!
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The golf wear brand “adabat,” operated by 株式会社エクスプローラーズトーキョー of the ワールドグループ, will relocate its store in the Tobu Department Store Ikebukuro to the 4F women’s clothing floor and reopen on October 1, 2026.
Supporting people in their 20s in finding work that suits them, from before they start a job through their time in the role: “Youth Palette,” a service supporting career development through temp-to-permanent placements, launches nationwide on Thursday, October 1
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株式会社パソナ launched its “ユースパレット” service nationwide on October 1, supporting job seekers in their 20s with career counseling, skills development, and career building through temp-to-permanent staffing.
Facts
Launching nationwide from Thursday, October 1
1 in 3 new university graduates leave their jobs within 3 years of starting work
【ホテルオークラ新潟】Reservations open October 1 for “Christmas Cake & Party Set”
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ホテルオークラ新潟 will begin taking reservations on October 1 for 3 types of Christmas cake and 2 types of party sets. Pay by card in advance to receive 5% off.
Facts
Starts October 1
5% off
Price: 6,000 yen
Price: 6,200 yen
Price: 6,500 yen
Price: 12,000 yen
Price: ¥20,000
Price: ¥4,500
2 bottles: ¥1,500
1 bottle: ¥800
Companies mentioned：株式会社オークラ ニッコー ホテルマネジメント、ホテルオークラ新潟、オークラ ホテルズ & リゾーツ、The Okura Tokyo
株式会社テレビ東京コミュニケーションズ has begun producing and distributing the podcast “※もはや仕事ではありません,” hosted by 藤本洸大 and 桜木雅哉. It has been available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcast, and Amazon Music since September 30, 2026.
Mrs. GREEN APPLE, 綾瀬はるか, and アナ・クララ・ファルコーニ grace the covers of all 3 editions. The Fall/Winter 2026 issue of 10 MAGAZINE JAPAN goes on sale October 1 (Thursday)!
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株式会社世界文化社 has released the Fall/Winter 2026 issue of 10 MAGAZINE JAPAN. The issue features 3 covers: Mrs. GREEN APPLE, 綾瀬はるか, and アナ・クララ・ファルコーニ. Its theme is “Heritage/Legacy.”
AERA編集部 is partnering with the manga “サザエさん,” which marks its 80th anniversary, to open entries for the “サザエさんやさしい大喜利コンテスト” on October 1. Entries must be hand-drawn and will be accepted through December 31, 2026, with results scheduled to be announced in March 2027.
The first online lottery for the TV anime “ホタルの嫁入り,” whose original manga has surpassed 5 million copies in cumulative circulation, goes on sale at ファミマオンライン on Thursday, October 1! New original illustrations themed around “百鬼夜行”!
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株式会社ファミリーマート will launch the first online lottery for the TV anime “ホタルの嫁入り,” whose original manga has surpassed 5 million copies in cumulative circulation, on ファミマオンライン on October 1, 2026. Tickets cost ¥880 (tax included) plus shipping and feature original Halloween-themed illustrations. Customers who buy 10 or more tickets will receive free-ticket coupons and coupons that effectively waive shipping fees. Bromides will also be sold through ファミマプリント.
【ネコマ マウンテン】2026-27 season passes and early-bird lift tickets go on sale October 1
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星野リゾート ネコマ マウンテン will begin selling 2026-27 season passes and early-bird lift tickets on October 1, 2026. New options include 3-day and 5-day tickets, with discounts of up to approximately 10% during the super early-bird period. Benefits will also be offered at 10 or more partner ski resorts and accommodation facilities nationwide.
Facts
2026-27 season pass
Starting October 1
Original1枚あたり3,800円
On sale for a limited time from October 1 to November 3
With 17 years and 9 months of “おとな旅あるき旅” to give thanks for, the grand finale is finally here… A journey from Fukuoka in Kyushu to Osaka
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TV Osaka’s long-running program “おとな旅あるき旅” will air its final regular episode on October 3, 2026, after 17 years and 9 months on the air since its debut in January 2009. The final episode will be a 2-and-a-half-hour special visiting Fukuoka, Himeji in Hyogo, Shodoshima, and Osaka.
Facts
With the broadcast on Saturday, October 3, 2026
2-and-a-half-hour special
Major renovation for the first time in 124 years
Founded in Kitakyushu in Showa 33
Original2015年から過去2度訪問したことがある
Visited 4 times in the past since 2013
Has visited 5 times in the past since 2012
Shoshazan, at an elevation of 371 meters
Founded in 1947
Visited in 2018
A soy sauce brewery with a history of approximately 150 years
三田村’s first visit in 17 years
Since visiting in 2016
Founded in 1971
The program has visited 4 times in the past since 2014
Your singing voice can help support recovery in areas affected by the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto earthquake! “Sing to support—now is the time for the power of Japanese songs”—launches October 1!
【TAC Patent Attorney Course】Free webinar on Tuesday, October 6: “What does a patent attorney do? A complete guide to the appeal of IP business and the future prospects of the qualification”
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TAC株式会社 will hold a free online webinar on October 6 for people aiming to pass the patent attorney examination.
More than 850 books from KADOKAWA and 汐文社 have been added. U-NEXT’s “キッズ読み放題,” offering more than 5,700 children’s books at no extra charge, just got even better!
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U-NEXT added 859 children’s books from KADOKAWA and 汐文社 on October 1, 2026, bringing the number of titles available through “キッズ読み放題” to 5,700.
About 77% of working people said they do not use tax-saving or asset-building programs. Awareness of “choice-based DC,” which can reduce social insurance premiums and taxes, stood at just 18.3%.
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A survey by 株式会社NEXER and 株式会社フューチャー・デザイン・ラボ found that about 77% of working people do not use tax-saving or asset-building programs, while awareness of “choice-based DC,” which can reduce social insurance premiums and taxes, was just 18.3%.
The real fun starts after “good work today.” Unwind after work! A limited-time free tasting event for Otoko Ume Sour, “Get Otoko Ume Sour—Ume-mazing, Isn’t It?,” is coming to Sapporo and Ueno!
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サッポロビール株式会社 will hold free tasting events for Otoko Ume Sour in Sapporo and Ueno from October 13 to 30, featuring giveaways of “unwind sets” and a prize drawing.
21.6% of people sometimes add “sweetness” or “flavor” to drinks. The most important factor when adding them was “authenticity of taste and aroma,” at 37.0%.
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A survey by 株式会社NEXER and 株式会社やまと蜂蜜 found that 21.6% of people add sweetness or flavor to drinks, and the most important factor was “authenticity of taste and aroma,” at 37.0%.
Facts
Targeting 500 men and women nationwide
Asked which drink flavor they had recently tried and liked, respondents said “coffee-based”... The most common answer was “coffee-based,” at 47.8%.
Asked whether they find specialty sweeteners and syrups appealing... A total of 31.2% said they find them appealing.
[The top 10 idols who caused the biggest surge on last week’s charts]
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AWA株式会社 announced its “Top 10 Idols That Set the Rising Chart Ablaze” for September 21–27, 2026. M!LK ranked No. 1 among acts that debuted in the Heisei era, while SixTONES ranked No. 1 among acts that debuted in the Reiwa era.
The 84th episode of “Awasute,” a live-streamed program on the music streaming service AWA operated by AWA株式会社, will take place on October 2, 2026, with 5 guest acts including Komaiinu and MCs including TAKUYA the bringer.
The audiobook of “Novelization: Doraemon the Movie: The New Castle of the Undersea Devil” (小学館 Junior Bunko) is now available!
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小学館 has been releasing audiobooks in its “小学館 Junior Bunko” children’s novel series “Doraemon the Movie” on a rolling basis since September 2024. The 9th installment, “The New Castle of the Undersea Devil,” will be released on October 1, 2026. The company also reported that the cumulative number of works produced and distributed has reached 2,900.
Facts
Since September 2024
As the 9th audiobook installment
Available from October 1, 2026 (Thursday)
Cumulative production and distribution total reaches 2,900 works
To mark its 30th anniversary, theater troupe 池の下 will present its first full-scale butoh performance, “月背真似 — Gethsemane —,” on November 3, 2026!
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Theater troupe “池の下” will present the full-scale butoh performance “月背真似 — Gethsemane —” at Subterranean in Itabashi, Tokyo, on November 3, 2026, to mark its 30th anniversary. Tickets are on sale through カンフェティ.
Original musical “MY WAY!! MY WILL!!!,” featuring the powerful live sound of a big band, will be staged in Nagoya in November 2026
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The original musical “MY WAY!! MY WILL!!!,” presented by 永見隆幸＆メリー・アーティスツ・カンパニー, will be staged at アマノ芸術創造センター in Nagoya on November 28 and 29, 2026. Tickets are on sale through カンフェティ, operated by ロングランプランニング株式会社.
Get started! Breast Cancer Prevention: Daimaru and Matsuzakaya Pink Ribbon Campaign
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大丸松坂屋百貨店 will hold its “Pink Ribbon Campaign” from October 1 to November 24 to promote early detection of breast cancer, and will donate to an NPO through fundraising and vending machine proceeds.
More than 300 works of art come together in Tenjin! From Japanese and Western paintings to contemporary art, as well as modern ceramics and Art Nouveau, a carefully curated selection spanning genres will be featured at “ART@FUKUOKA” at 大丸福岡天神店.
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The “ART Gallery & Cafe” on the 5th floor of the East Building Elgala at 大丸福岡天神店 is celebrating its 1st anniversary with “ART@FUKUOKA,” an exhibition and sale featuring more than 300 works, including Japanese and Western paintings and contemporary art. Alongside works by masters such as Shiko Munakata and Ryohei Koiso, artist Ryohei Yamashita is scheduled to attend, and works by Mifuka Oda will be offered in a drawing.
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Marking its 1st anniversary
At the 1956 Venice Biennale
Graduated from the Japanese Painting Department of 武蔵野美術大学 in 1977
Original1983年29歳で山種美術館優秀賞を受賞
Became a member of 日本藝術院 in 2017
Became chair of 日本美術院 in 2026
Born in Fukuoka Prefecture in 1973
Moved base to Kanagawa Prefecture in 2002
2022
Scheduled to attend on October 24 (Saturday) and 25 (Sunday)
During the exhibition period, October 21 (Wednesday)–26 (Monday)
【to/one × Hello Kitty】The 2nd collaboration with Hello Kitty! A holiday-exclusive collection featuring Kitty dressed up with a red ribbon〈November 1, 2026 (Sunday)〉
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株式会社マッシュビューティーラボ’s brand to/one will release the 2nd limited-quantity collaboration with 株式会社サンリオ’s Hello Kitty starting November 1, 2026. The theme is “Party with Hello Kitty,” and the lineup includes 4 products: an eyeshadow palette, a blush and highlighter palette, hand cream, and lip gloss. Advance reservations open on October 23, 2026.
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Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
Friday, Oct. 23, 2026
Friday, Nov. 13, 2026
￥4,180
￥4,400
￥3,850
￥2,750
Companies mentioned：株式会社マッシュビューティーラボ、to/one、株式会社サンリオ、Hello Kitty、MASH GO GREEN STORE、ZOZOCOSME、USAGI ONLINE、Rakuten Fashion、to/one 楽天市場、MASH STORE、@cosme SHOPPING、Cosme Kitchen、Biople、@cosme TOKYO、Fruit GATHERING グランデュオ立川店
【ホテル日航プリンセス京都】Reservations open October 1 for 4 Christmas cakes and stollen
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ホテル日航プリンセス京都 will begin accepting reservations on October 1, 2026, for 4 Christmas cakes and stollen. The lineup features 5 sweets, including the new “Coffret de Noël,” with some products available exclusively at 大丸京都店.
【Mila Owen (ミラ オーウェン)】The Tenjin Chikagai store will REOPEN on October 9 (Friday)!
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The Tenjin Chikagai store of women’s brand Mila Owen, operated by 株式会社マッシュスタイルラボ, will reopen on October 9, 2026, with the launch of exclusive items, promotional gifts, and a points-up campaign.
【Mila Owen (ミラ オーウェン)】The ららぽーと豊洲店 will NEW OPEN on October 9 (Friday)!
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The women's brand “Mila Owen,” operated by 株式会社マッシュスタイルラボ, will open a new location at ららぽーと豊洲店 on Oct. 9, 2026, with limited-edition items and promotional campaigns.
【DMM Factory】TV anime The New Prince of Tennis × 「ラウンドワン」 collaboration campaign, 5th installment, launches Oct. 1 (Thu.)!
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合同会社DMM.com’s “DMM Factory” will hold the 5th collaboration campaign with 株式会社ラウンドワンジャパン and the TV anime The New Prince of Tennis at all 100 locations starting Oct. 1. Special offers include karaoke rooms, bowling packages, menus and merchandise sales.
Facts
All 100 locations
All 10 characters
Appearing at 6 locations
All 93 locations
All 98 locations
6 ラウンドワン locations
Cumulative circulation has exceeded 60 million copies
『ConoHa VPS byGMO』 now includes a free feature to prevent malicious software components from entering AI agent development environments 【GMOインターネット】
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GMOインターネット began including the “Guard” feature, which prevents malicious software components from entering AI agent development environments, free of charge in 7 templates for 『ConoHa VPS byGMO』 starting Sept. 25, 2026.
In-store reservations open Oct. 1 (Thu.)! “Origin Osechi” to add color to the New Year’s table
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オリジン東秀株式会社, part of the イオングループ, will begin accepting in-store reservations for “Origin Osechi” on Oct. 1. It will be available in 3 varieties: a 三-tier set (21,492 yen), a two-tier set (15,012 yen) and a one-tier set (8,532 yen). They can be purchased at stores and through 楽天市場 and Yahoo!ショッピング.
Wheelchairs and boccia sets donated to 7 welfare facilities, special needs schools and organizations nationwide
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イオンタウン株式会社 will donate wheelchairs and boccia sets to 7 welfare facilities, special needs schools and organizations across Japan through イオン社会福祉基金, and will hold presentation ceremonies and boccia experience events.
Bio c’ Bon Christmas and New Year special products: early reservations start Oct. 1 (Thu.)!
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ビオセボン・ジャポン will begin accepting early reservations for Christmas and New Year special products on Oct. 1. Early reservation benefits are available for chicken, cakes, osechi and other items.
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“Early reservation benefit” offering a 5% discount
A tidy setup, even under your desk. Cable box that conceals wiring launches in 2 sizes
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サンワサプライ株式会社 has launched steel cable boxes “200-CB073BK (S size)” and “200-CB075BK (M size),” which store power strips, cables and Switch/Switch2 and support VESA mounting.
Launch of “Direct Drive Turntable System” SL-40CBTFH, a collaboration model by テクニクス and フリッツ・ハンセン
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パナソニック will launch the limited-edition turntable “SL-40CBTFH,” a collaboration between the テクニクス brand and Danish furniture maker フリッツ・ハンセン, in late October 2026, limited to 300 units worldwide.
Facts
Late Oct. 2026
Limited to 300 units worldwide
Wow and flutter: 0.025%
Companies mentioned：パナソニック株式会社、テクニクス、フリッツ・ハンセン、Panasonic Store Plus、Bluetooth SIG, Inc.、パナソニック ホールディングス株式会社
【Cumulative sales exceed 500,000 copies】The hugely popular “Genius!! Boredom-Busting Drill” series launches a commemorative campaign! An unusually popular character vote—for a drill—will be held, with fabulous prizes up for grabs!
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株式会社Gakken, a group company of 株式会社学研ホールディングス, will hold a popular character voting campaign starting Oct. 1, 2026, to celebrate cumulative circulation of the study workbook series “Genius!! Boredom-Busting Drill” surpassing 500,000 copies.
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Cumulative circulation has surpassed 500,000 copies
To be held starting Oct. 1, 2026
60 winners will be selected by lottery
<Prize A> Boredom-Busting Drill original 6-sided puzzle / 20 winners
<Prize B> Boredom-Busting Drill original tote bag / 20 winners
<Prize C> All 10 books in the Boredom-Busting Drill series / 20 winners
The latest title, the 10th book
A whopping 184 characters have appeared
Across the 10 books to date
At 5 difficulty levels
Since the 1st installment went on sale in April 2022
Capital: 50 million yen
Sales of 199.1 billion yen for the fiscal year ended September 2025
Reruns of the TV anime “BanG Dream! Yume ∞ Mita” begin! Reruns of “BanG Dream! It's MyGO!!!!!/Ave Mujica” are also underway
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株式会社ブシロード announced that the TV anime “BanG Dream! It's MyGO!!!!! / Ave Mujica” is currently being rerun on 日本テレビ. Reruns of “BanG Dream! Yume ∞ Mita” will also begin on TOKYO MX and other channels on Oct. 1.
A complete-volume free reading fair for “Sgt. Frog”—“Just before the anime! Read every single volume of Sgt. Frog”—will be held for 2 days only, on Oct. 1 (Thu.) and 2 (Fri.), 2026!
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株式会社KADOKAWA will hold a free reading fair for all volumes for 2 days only, on Oct. 1 and 2, ahead of the TV anime “Sgt. Frog,” which will air starting Oct. 3, 2026. Eligible works are volumes 1 through 35.
The “Odekake Kozame” exhibition will tour Osaka over the year-end and New Year holidays!
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The touring exhibition “Odekake Kozame” will be held at 阪神梅田本店 in Osaka from Dec. 27, 2026, through Jan. 18, 2027. It is hosted by 阪神梅田本店, planned by the executive committee, and supported by ペンギンボックス and KADOKAWA.