The world champion will finally be decided! “The New Prince of Tennis the Musical: The Final Stage” to stream live and on demand exclusively on U-NEXT
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U-NEXT announced that it will stream all 6 performances of “The New Prince of Tennis the Musical: The Final Stage,” which opens on October 2, 2026, live and on demand exclusively.
Facts
2,000 performances to date
Total attendance: 3.5 million
More than 480,000 movies, dramas, anime titles, and more
An art book for “十二国記” and more, plus “漂舶 十二国記外伝” to be released as an e-book! Available starting Thursday, November 12.
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株式会社新潮社 will release e-book editions of 2 art books from Fuyumi Ono’s “十二国記” series and the short story “漂舶 十二国記外伝,” included at the end of the 30th-anniversary guidebook, starting November 12, 2026.
Eight popular staff members, including new members, take the lead! New items from the hugely popular “more＋me” line, each packed with the creators’ personal touches, are coming!
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LOWRYS FARM, a brand of 株式会社アダストリア, is launching new items from its “more＋me” project, produced by 8 staff members, including new members. They will go on sale at the official online store on October 7, 2026, and in select physical stores starting October 8. An advance sale and in-store event will also be held at and ST TOKYO on October 3 and 4.
Facts
On sale at the official and ST online store starting Wednesday, October 7, 2026
At 5 stores where the staff members work, starting Thursday, October 8
Original10月3日（土）、4 日（日）の2日間限定
Available in 8 styles
At 5 stores where the staff members work
Companies mentioned：株式会社アンドエスティHD、株式会社アダストリア、LOWRYS FARM、and ST、and ST TOKYO
Memorial book for the drama “天狗の台所” set for release on December 4!!
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株式会社東京ニュース通信社 will release a memorial book for the drama “天狗の台所” on December 4, 2026. A talk event will also be held on December 6 at Chofu City Cultural Hall Tazukuri, featuring lead actor Kiita Komagine and others.
Facts
On sale Friday, December 4
List price: 3,850 yen
Talk event set for Dec. 6 (Sunday)
Sale price: 8,800 yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社東京ニュース通信社、BS-TBS、Amazon、楽天ブックス、セブンネットショッピング、きいとも、Akihisa Shiono Official Shop、MAILIVIS、TOKYO NEWS magazine&mook、講談社、株式会社ミュータエンタテイメント
Physical comedy duo Zeroko, formed by Masami Kadoya and Keisuke Hamaguchi, to revive popular work “Silent Scenes” to mark their 10th anniversary; tickets on sale!
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Physical comedy duo Zeroko will revive popular work “Silent Scenes” at The Suzunari on Dec. 13–14, 2026, to mark their 10th anniversary. Tickets are now on sale via カンフェティ.
Reservations open today (10/1)! The finest “Christmas Cake 2026” to add sparkle to the holiday season
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ホテルニューオータニ大阪 opened reservations on Oct. 1 for its “Christmas Cake Collection 2026,” a lineup of cakes for the 2026 Christmas season. Offerings include premium shortcakes made with Hakata Amaou strawberries and musk melon, as well as a new fromage cake.
新富良野プリンスホテル will offer a stay plan exclusively for guests in January and February 2027, including a birdwatching tour with a 77% long-tailed tit sighting rate and a limited-edition lunch set.
“ABEMA News Show,” the news program hosted by MC Junior Chihara, gets a revamp! Now focused on crime and incidents, the upgraded program begins live broadcasts on ABEMA every Saturday at 9 p.m.
On-trend Australian plants × reclaimed-material art on display, created by a local gardening shop with a 150-year history and a trash artist! ART & CULTURE DAYS
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浦和PARCO will hold “ART & CULTURE DAYS” from Oct. 10 to 25. Artworks combining Australian plants and reclaimed materials, created by the 150-year-old local gardening shop 沼ノ上農園 and trash artist Shinya Kusano, will be on display, with plants also available for a limited time.
Amita Mari photo exhibition “Chiba Yusuke SNAKE ON THE BEACH,” commemorating the publication of Amita Mari’s photobook “Chiba Yusuke SNAKE ON THE BEACH,” opens Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026!
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Amita Mari’s photo exhibition “Chiba Yusuke SNAKE ON THE BEACH” will open at Shinsaibashi PARCO on Oct. 17, 2026. The exhibition commemorates the publication of the photobook, and will include the sale of select works as well as a talk and live event.
A symbol embodying 3 years of walking alongside the people of Hokkaido and the bonds formed is born! SAPPORO STREAM HOTEL announces the winning designs for its 3rd anniversary logo, selected from 60 public submissions!
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SAPPORO STREAM HOTEL, operated by 東急ホテルズ＆リゾーツ株式会社 of 東急ホテルズ, has selected 1 grand prize winner and 2 excellence award winners from 60 public submissions for its 3rd anniversary logo.
[A sneak peek at the interview] Reaching new heights! Leon Niihama appears in the magazine! The October 2026 issue of “Monthly SKY PerfecTV!” is on sale now!
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The October 2026 issue of “Monthly SKY PerfecTV!” is on sale. Shunsuke Michieda is on the cover, and Leon Niihama is featured in the lead article. Publication information was provided by ぴあ株式会社, the publisher.
Facts
“Monthly SKY PerfecTV!” October 2026 issue
Price: 760 yen (tax included)
SKY PerfecTV! 30th Anniversary Appreciation Festival
The definitive collection of defense force music from the Ultraman series: following “Victory Assured!” and “Desperate Crisis!”, the long-awaited 3rd installment, “Wandaba!”, is coming! A 3-CD set featuring classic background music from the Showa and Heisei eras through the New Generation, plus the first-ever “Defense Force Songs” collection!
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Nippon Columbia announced that it will release “Wandaba!”, a 3-CD collection of defense force music from the Ultraman series, on Oct. 28, 2026. It includes classic background music from the Showa era through the New Generation, as well as the first collection of “Defense Force Songs.”
The YouTube channel “陣内智則のネタジン” will hold its first live, in-person event on November 7. The channel has 1.72 million subscribers and more than 1.1 billion total views, and will present special material not previously performed in theaters. Tickets are on sale through FANYチケット.
イオンイーハート puts about 47 tons of rice to good use through “もったいな稲荷,” an initiative to reduce food waste together with customers
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株式会社イオンイーハート announced that, in conjunction with October’s Food Loss Reduction Month, initiatives including “もったいな稲荷” and “モッテコ” helped reduce food waste per unit of activity by approximately 58% in fiscal 2025 compared with fiscal 2015, achieving its goal of cutting it in half.
The new Jewel Princesses “リア・ファル(明星)” and “ティンクトゥラ(影星)” arrive in the 3D idle RPG “宝石姫Reincarnation” on DMM GAMES, operated by 合同会社EXNOA, on October 1, 2026. Fourth-anniversary events include a gacha campaign and the release of a voice drama.
DMM GAMES’ exciting Sengoku game “戦乱プリンセス”: 11th-anniversary appreciation campaign☆ Up to 100 free gacha pulls every day! Raise your favorite UR 将姫 to their final evolution♪ Plus, a special 11th-anniversary login bonus and a new raid boss!
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合同会社EXNOA announced that it will hold an 11th-anniversary campaign for the Sengoku game “戦乱プリンセス,” available on DMM GAMES, in October 2026. Highlights include up to 100 free gacha pulls, login bonuses, and the arrival of a new raid boss, “オオクニヌシ.”
Facts
11th anniversary
Up to 100 pulls
More than 2.5 million
More than 450 people
More than 70 people in total
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Companies mentioned：合同会社EXNOA、DMM GAMES、EXNOA LLC、OIRAN DOCHU、GeePlus, Inc.
HEMS core device “AiSEG3” to receive a version upgrade on January 25, 2027. Functionality enhanced with GX ZEH support to further expand self-consumption
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パナソニックEW will upgrade its HEMS core device “AiSEG3” on January 25, 2027, enhancing support for GX ZEH, control of third-party storage batteries, smart lock connectivity, and more.
＜スターダスト☆レビュー×杉山清貴＆オメガトライブ連続特集＞ In November, an exclusive live broadcast on WOWOW of the final show from 杉山清貴’s milestone 40th-anniversary solo debut tour, starting at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 28!
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WOWOW will exclusively broadcast the final show of 杉山清貴’s 40th-anniversary solo debut tour live on November 28. The channel will also air a series of features on スターダスト☆レビュー and 杉山清貴＆オメガトライブ, including a documentary about their joint-bill live show and footage from past concerts.
Facts
40th solo debut anniversary
Original1981年にデビューしたスターダスト☆レビュー
Original1983年にデビューした杉山清貴＆オメガトライブ
Made his solo singer debut in May 1986 with “さよならのオーシャン”
Paid streaming confirmed for 2 performances of the taxi-talk RPG featuring ディズム氏 at META TAXI’s 3rd-anniversary event “META会議”!
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Details have been announced for paid streaming and in-person tickets for “META会議,” the 3rd-anniversary event for the YouTube channel “META TAXI.” The announcement covers streaming of the taxi-talk RPG “META TAXI SOOPER SIGN,” presented in daytime and evening performances on October 31, as well as a talk live by 転転飯店, merchandise sales, and collaboration menu items with DNPプラザ’s “問いカフェ.”
Facts
To mark the 3rd anniversary
Each performance: ¥2,000 (tax included)
Each performance: ¥3,500 (tax included)
YouTube channel surpasses 740,000 subscribers
Anime creator with more than 1.3 million YouTube subscribers
Popular Taiwan-born IP “BUGCAT CAPOO” confirmed for the “2027さっぽろ雪まつり（第77回）”!
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Popular Taiwan-born IP “BUGCAT CAPOO” will appear at the “2027さっぽろ雪まつり（第77回）,” held in Sapporo in February 2027. An illustration contest and FANBOXプリントクリエイターフェス will be held at the same time to mark the occasion, with winning works displayed at the venue and made into merchandise.
Original apparel and goods from “arti-mate,” based on “Kino’s Journey -the Beautiful World- the Animated Series,” to be sold exclusively at アニメイト!
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株式会社arma bianca will sell original apparel and goods from “arti-mate,” a collaboration brand with the anime “Kino’s Journey -the Beautiful World- the Animated Series,” exclusively at アニメイト stores and online starting December 19, 2026.
The “角川ビーンズ文庫 25th Fair: To a Heart-Stirring Library!” is here! A short video narrated by voice actor Shunichi Toki has also been released!
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株式会社KADOKAWA’s 角川ビーンズ文庫 will mark its 25th anniversary in October 2026. To celebrate, it will release a short video narrated by voice actor Shunichi Toki and run initiatives including bookstore purchase bonuses, special goods sales, and an e-book fair.
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25th anniversary
Marking its 25th anniversary in October 2026
A 500-yen book card commemorating the 25th anniversary
The 2nd release of winning titles from the “2nd Ruby Fantasy BL Novel Awards” goes on sale today!
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株式会社KADOKAWA plans to publish 5 winning titles from the “2nd Ruby Fantasy BL Novel Awards.” The 2nd release, “The Unfortunate Omega and the Arrogant Alpha’s Forced Marriage,” goes on sale today, and “The Whole Sequence of Events That Made Me a ‘Successful Otaku’ in Another World” will be released on September 1.
An online lottery featuring Holo from Spice and Wolf is back! Don’t miss the gorgeous illustrations newly drawn by Jyuu Ayakura!
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株式会社KADOKAWA will offer the “【再販】『狼と香辛料』 まるごとホロづくし！オンラインくじ” online lottery, featuring lavish prizes from Spice and Wolf, through its online lottery service くじ引き堂 starting at 12:00 on October 8, 2026.
A new frontier for women’s manga! Women’s manga labels ASUKA and COMIC BRIDGE launch a joint manga award
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株式会社KADOKAWA announced that women’s manga labels ASUKA and COMIC BRIDGE will jointly launch the “ASUKA×COMIC BRIDGE Original Women’s Manga Award,” with submissions opening October 1, 2026.
An online lottery featuring newly drawn illustrations inspired by fluffy animal parkas is coming from The Amazing Digital Circus!!
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株式会社KADOKAWA will offer an online lottery featuring lavish prizes from The Amazing Digital Circus starting October 1, 2026, through its online lottery service くじ引き堂.
An online lottery featuring newly drawn illustrations on a pirate bikini theme from “Looking Up to Magical Girls” is coming to くじ引き堂! It’s packed with lavish prizes featuring new illustrations of Magia Baiser and Leoparde‼
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株式会社KADOKAWA will sell an online lottery featuring newly drawn illustrations on the “Pirate Bikini” theme from “Looking Up to Magical Girls” through くじ引き堂 starting October 8, 2026. Prizes include goods featuring Magia Baiser and Leoparde, and a follow-and-repost campaign will also run on X.
The TV anime “A Certain Magical Index III” is coming to くじ引き堂!
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株式会社KADOKAWA will offer an online lottery with lavish prizes from “A Certain Magical Index III” through its online lottery service くじ引き堂 starting October 8, 2026.
The online lottery for the TV anime “The Eminence in Shadow” is coming back!
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株式会社KADOKAWA announced that it will relaunch the online lottery featuring lavish prizes from the TV anime “The Eminence in Shadow” through its online lottery service くじ引き堂 starting October 8, 2026.
Facts
Available starting at 12:00 on Thursday, October 8, 2026
The long-awaited photo book by CYBERJAPAN DANCERS’ HARACHAN goes on sale Friday, October 2!
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株式会社KADOKAWA will release “SAUVAGE,” a photo book by HARACHAN of CYBERJAPAN DANCERS, on October 2, 2026. It features photos taken in Okinawa and elsewhere, as well as a long-form interview. A release event will also be held.
Originalエクシング「カラオケJOYSOUND for STREAMER」とKADOKAWA「CSP」が包括的提携、個人・法人所属を問わず「カラオケ音源」を活用しやすい特別プラン提供
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株式会社KADOKAWA has entered into a comprehensive partnership with “Karaoke JOYSOUND for STREAMER,” operated by 株式会社エクシング, and will offer a special plan for creators using “CSP.”
The Bread Thief has arrived at Haconeze! The popular character makes its first appearance on the packaging of rich pasta sauce!
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株式会社創味食品 is collaborating with the popular picture book The Bread Thief, which has surpassed 6 million copies in cumulative circulation, and its rich pasta sauce Haconeze. Limited-quantity packaging will be rolled out nationwide starting in October 2026, and a prize campaign entered by submitting receipts will run from November 1.
株式会社Smart Craft has been selected for the Tokyo Metropolitan Government–Taiwan Ecosystem Collaboration Program.
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株式会社Smart Craft has been selected for the Tokyo Metropolitan Government–Taiwan Ecosystem Collaboration Program and will have opportunities to speak at events and pitch in Taiwan from September 29 to October 1, 2026.
[Limited to 1 company · Free] A PM expert will work alongside your project for up to 3 months. The AI agent PyxOne, which works with Gantt charts, is seeking monitor participants
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株式会社PyxOne is recruiting participants for a free monitor program in collaboration with NextPM, operated by 株式会社AIM Global, in which project management experts will work alongside participants for up to 3 months.
Sleep more freely and comfortably. New “Cafe Collection” colors arrive from the U.S.-patented sleep mask brand nodpod!
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The new “Cafe Collection” colors (ESPRESSO, MOCHA, LATTE), inspired by café culture, from the U.S.-patented sleep wellness brand nodpod will go on sale on October 1, 2026.
Document distribution feature added to supplier collaboration platform “eBuyerBrains Plus”
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BIPROGY added a document distribution feature to its supplier collaboration platform “eBuyerBrains Plus,” developed in response to a request from NTN, and began general sales on October 1, 2026.
Japan Association of Disability Employment Promotion Service Providers, of which S-Pool Plus is a member, establishes business guidelines for disability employment support services
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The Japan Association of Disability Employment Promotion Service Providers, of which S-Pool Plus is a full member, published its “Promotion Association Business Guidelines,” an industry-led voluntary guideline establishing standards for appropriate disability employment support services, on October 1, 2026.
Facts
Published on October 1, 2026
Expanded to 63 facilities nationwide
Now used by approximately 750 companies
Enabling employment for more than 5,200 people with disabilities
A research group report published in February 2026 by 厚生労働省
For businesses open late at night, an indulgent sushi spread. 恵比寿駅前寿司 launches “Late-Night Delivery Sushi,” a delivery menu available exclusively late at night
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恵比寿駅前寿司, operated by 株式会社立ち食い寿司東京, has launched “Late-Night Delivery Sushi,” a delivery menu for businesses open late into the night. The menu features a large platter made with fresh seafood delivered directly from Toyosu Market, with 5 course options priced from ¥20,000 to ¥100,000 including tax.
Attendance management cloud service “ヒアーズミー” completely revamped; new version launches October 1, 2026
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株式会社ミクロスソフトウエア has completely revamped its attendance management cloud service “ヒアーズミー” and will launch the new version on October 1, 2026. It has enhanced integration with Microsoft 365 and Google Calendar, as well as its safety confirmation feature, and will be offered on a single plan at a monthly fee of ¥150 (excluding tax).
Former Japan rugby national team player Shota Horie named ambassador for GROWNIQUE, a healthcare brand focused on growth periods
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Former Japan rugby national team player Shota Horie has been named ambassador for GROWNIQUE, a healthcare brand developed by 合同会社ペドラルベス. Feature articles and campaigns will be published on the official website and social media starting in mid-October 2026.
Facts
To continue playing professionally through age 39
To be released and conducted sequentially starting in mid-October 2026
Made 76 appearances for Japan
Competed in 4 consecutive tournaments
About 2 years have passed since the brand launched
NiNi at 1 Hotel Tokyo welcomes Singapore’s acclaimed Claudine for a 2-day collaboration! Two kitchens connected by respect for nature and sustainability, in Tokyo and Singapore
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NiNi, the signature restaurant at 1 Hotel Tokyo, will host “CHEFS BY NATURE JAPAN – Edition 1,” a collaboration with Singapore’s acclaimed Claudine, for 2 days only, November 20 and 21, 2026. The event will feature a 4-hands dinner and brunch by the chefs from both restaurants, with Champagne brand TELMONT and mineral water brands サンペレグリノ and アクアパンナ participating as partners.
Facts
Opened in March 2026
2 days, Nov. 20 (Friday) and 21 (Saturday), 2026
The “Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2023” 51–100 list
Ranked 85th
“MICHELIN Guide Singapore 2026”
Built in the 1930s
Held in France in 2024
More than 15 years of culinary experience
Date and time: November 20, 2026 (Fri), 17:30–21:00
Price: ¥35,000※ Includes wine and beverage pairing
Date and time: November 21, 2026 (Sat), 11:30–14:00
Tensor Energy begins AI-controlled operations using “Tensor Cloud” at the battery facility attached to the Iizuka Daiichi Mega Solar Power Plant in Fukuoka
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Tensor Energy has begun operations using its AI-powered automated control platform “Tensor Cloud” at the battery facility attached to the Iizuka Daiichi Mega Solar Power Plant in Fukuoka, operated by 京セラTCLソーラー合同会社.
Facts
Solar power output: 1,990 kW
Output: 1,500 kW
Capacity: approximately 6,000 kWh
Companies mentioned：Tensor Energy株式会社、東京センチュリー株式会社、京セラTCLソーラー合同会社、Tensor Energy
“Muscle builders × care workers”: 株式会社ビジョナリー to hold the “Body Performance Contest 2026” featuring people with disabilities in Ichinomiya, Aichi Prefecture, on Monday, Nov. 23 (public holiday); seeking “100 supporters” to fill the venue
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株式会社ビジョナリー will hold the “Body Performance Contest 2026,” featuring people with disabilities, in Ichinomiya, Aichi Prefecture, on Nov. 23, 2026. IFBB PRO Edward 加藤 and Sally Ann 加藤 will serve as special judges, and the fitness business team フィットネス実業団「7SeaS」 will also perform. The company is seeking “100 supporters” to fill the venue and cheer on the contestants.
Facts
Nov. 23, 2026
This year marks the 3rd time
A total of 18 people competed
More than 10 people have already entered
About half of them are competing for the first time
株式会社DYM, the top-ranked agency for “Kyujin Box,” to hold joint webinar with 株式会社ゼクウ
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株式会社DYM and 株式会社ゼクウ will hold a webinar on Oct. 28, 2026, following the integration of the recruitment management system “RPM” with the job search service “Kyujin Box.”
Ureru Net Advertising Group (9235) launches new service under capital and business alliance with koujitsu (柴田雄平)
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Ureru Net Advertising Group has launched a new service, based on a capital and business alliance with 株式会社koujitsu, that provides integrated support from strategy development through implementation and improvement. Its sales target for the first fiscal year (October 2026–July 2027) is ¥130 million.
On sale Oct. 31! Holiday Coffret Series uka holiday coffret AWA MOOD
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株式会社uka will release its limited-edition holiday coffret “AWA MOOD” on Oct. 31. The collection includes nail oil, nail polish, petichium, hair and body oil, and hand wash, and is themed around champagne bubbles and festive elegance.
Enjoy the Disney Special Parade with children requiring medical care and children with severe motor and intellectual disabilities — free universal tour; applications open Oct. 1 for participating families
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Original認定NPO法人Plus One Happinessは、2026年11月8日に陸前高田市で開催される岩手県政150周年記念パレードで東京ディズニーリゾートスペシャルパレードを観覧する無料ユニバーサルツアーを実施し、10月1日から参加家族を募集している。
Facts
岩手県’s 150th anniversary
Nov. 8, 2026
Oct. 1
5 families
When the total reaches 20 groups
Companies mentioned：認定NPO法人Plus One Happiness、岩手県、大船渡温泉、母子小児訪問看護ステーションcocolu、シェア活 ゆるーい仲間づくり、（公財）いきいき岩手支援財団、いわて保健福祉基金、東京ディズニーリゾート
“It’s candy, but do you lick it or chew it?” In response to customer feedback, the product name is changing: “Fermented Kinako Candy” is being relaunched as “Crispy Fermented Kinako”
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ニチモウバイオティックス株式会社 will rename and repackage its fermented kinako snack “Fermented Kinako Candy” as “Crispy Fermented Kinako” and begin selling it under the new name in October 2026.
Developed by an active care-taxi operator: “ケアタクログ,” a statutory record-keeping app that handles all 8 recordkeeping requirements on an iPhone, launches Oct. 1
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The statutory record-keeping app “ケアタクログ,” developed by an active care-taxi operator, will become available on the App Store on Oct. 1, 2026. It enables users to meet all 8 recordkeeping requirements on an iPhone and is available from ¥1,000 per month.
A first: dramatizing the inside of a network infiltrated by AI as a living world. Naoto Takenaka stars in “迷宮の世界,” streaming first on Amazon Prime Video
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株式会社人とサイエンス社 has launched the official website for the socially conscious short drama “迷宮の世界,” starring Naoto Takenaka, and announced that episode 1 will premiere on Amazon Prime Video on Oct. 31, 2026.
Facts
Streaming on Oct. 31, 2026
There were 226 reported ransomware incidents in Japan in 2025
Approximately 60% of them (143 cases) involved small and midsize businesses
Only about 18% of organizations whose businesses were affected had developed BCPs assuming a cyberattack.
Companies mentioned：株式会社人とサイエンス社、Amazon Prime Video、メグスタ株式会社、株式会社ナベックス、株式会社電巧社、警察庁
Notice Regarding the Start of Operations and Management Structure of 株式会社RONNABYTE
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株式会社エイトハンドレッド and DATUM STUDIO integrated their management as of October 1, 2026, and began operations as 株式会社RONNABYTE. RONNABYTE has capital of 3,450,000 yen and 568 employees, including ちゅらデータ.
The first commercial for “AIdea Career” launches today on TVer, YouTube and other platforms. “Changing jobs as an AI engineer,” brought to life through generative AI video.
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AIdea Career株式会社 will begin streaming its first commercial using generative AI on TVer, YouTube and other platforms starting October 1, 2026. Its original character “アイラ” appears in the commercial, which conveys the features of its career support for engineers through 3 themes: “expertise,” “maximizing each person’s value” and “quality job listings.”
“Shiso opens up a new food culture” — Non-alcoholic beverage 〈Shisobrew〉 made from shiso goes on sale October 25 (Sun.)
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合同会社KADA has developed 〈Shisobrew〉, a non-alcoholic beverage made with shiso grown in Nagasaki Prefecture, and will begin selling it on its brand website on October 25, 2026. It comes in 2 varieties, red shiso and green shiso, both priced at 3,300 yen (tax included) for 720 mL.
湘南国際アカデミー’s Yamato campus to open in a new building in October 2026; tuition discounts for the certified care worker practical training course at 4 campuses in the Yamato and Yokohama areas to mark the occasion
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株式会社アメイジュ will run a tuition discount campaign for the certified care worker practical training course at 4 campuses in the Yamato and Yokohama areas to mark the opening of 湘南国際アカデミー’s Yamato campus in a new building in October 2026.
Facts
Scheduled to open in October 2026
First 30 applicants at each campus
More than 46,000 graduates (as of September 2026)
You can receive a subsidy of 20–80% of the tuition fee.
LION × TV anime “The Apothecary Diaries” collaboration campaign launches October 1!
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ライオン株式会社 will launch a collaboration campaign with the TV anime “The Apothecary Diaries” on October 1. Follow and repost on Lidea’s official X account for a chance to win original merchandise in a prize draw.
Facts
Original10月1日(木)11:00からスタートします
Original merchandise is available through the 4th installment.
“Visit Sweden.com: Find your paradise” Opening a travel agency specializing in introverts who want to travel at their own pace!
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Visit Sweden opened a travel agency specializing in “introverts” on September 29, 2026, offering services for travelers who prioritize avoiding crowds and enjoying quiet time.
Facts
Opened on September 29, 2026 (Tue.)
67% of travelers prefer destinations where they can choose for themselves, rather than being expected to socialize with others
53% said they would be willing to pay extra for quieter, more private time and fewer crowds
41% of travelers feel that they are introverts
Conducted among more than 9,000 men and women aged 18 and older
An international survey conducted in 9 countries worldwide
Make time for beauty an opportunity to focus on your health: salons promote breast cancer screening under the medical supervision of a university professor
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株式会社アジュバンホールディングス will begin distributing a breast cancer screening awareness leaflet at hair salons and beauty salons nationwide in conjunction with October’s Pink Ribbon Month. The leaflet was medically supervised by Professor 伸一郎柏木 of the Graduate School of Medicine at Osaka Metropolitan University.
Facts
It is said that 1 in 8 Japanese women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime.
More than 90% can be cured through early detection and treatment
The Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Retirement Allowance Mutual Aid System, joined by approximately 375,000 companies: The government subsidizes part of the contributions!?* Learn more about the system through a manga. Web commercials, advertisements and social media promotions begin October 1.
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独立行政法人勤労者退職金共済機構 will launch a promotional campaign for the Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Retirement Allowance Mutual Aid System on October 1, 2026, using web commercials and advertisements featuring its original manga “教えて！退田さん.”
Facts
From Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
Approximately 3.62 million employees are enrolled
Managed assets exceed 5 trillion
Established in 1959 under the Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Retirement Allowance Mutual Aid Act
KOFU SAUNA, a private rental sauna at Yumura Onsen, grand opening October 1
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KOFU SAUNA, a private rental sauna that had a pre-opening in the Yumura Onsen area of Kofu, Yamanashi Prefecture, will officially open on October 1, 2026. The facility, produced by OSOTONO SAUNA, operates by reservation only and offers plans ranging from standard to premium.
Facts
Grand opening today, October 1, 2026 (Tue.)
With a history of approximately 1,200 years
SAUNA90 | 90 minutes | Standard plan: 6,000 yen (tax included)
How different are views on education in Japan and overseas!? What a survey of 1,000 parents reveals about early childhood education
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A survey of 1,014 parents by 学校法人SEiRYO学園 found differences between Japan and overseas in criteria for choosing early childhood education facilities and in extracurricular activities. In addition, approximately 80% of parents said that learning about education overseas had changed their views.
Facts
[Number surveyed] 1,014 people
“Kindergarten (63.8%)”
“It was close to home or work and easy to get to (52.5%)”
“Because I prioritized the language environment, such as English or bilingual education (34.4%)”
Approximately 80% of parents say exposure to overseas perspectives changed their views on early childhood education
Approximately 90% of parents value “the ability to make decisions independently and creativity”
Yukijirushi Megmilk’s Makiba no Asa Yogurt celebrates its 40th anniversary! Campaign offering a chance to win collaboration merchandise with popular character “Hello Kitty” begins October 1, 2026
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To mark the 40th anniversary of Makiba no Asa Yogurt, Yukijirushi Megmilk will launch a collaboration campaign with Sanrio’s “Hello Kitty” on October 1, 2026.
What makes a “good toy”? Shaor’s educational toys win the Good Toy award for the 6th consecutive year
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株式会社シャオール’s educational toy “Kumutas” was selected for the Good Toy 2026 awards program run by 認定NPO法人芸術と遊び創造協会, marking the company’s 6th consecutive year receiving the award. The company will also begin in-store sales at department stores across Japan with 34 locations ahead of the Christmas shopping season.
Functional-claim beverage containing “fucose,” a seaweed-derived ingredient, “SPUTNA Body Make Support,” to launch in November 2026. Limited-quantity presales begin in October ahead of the launch
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新日本化成株式会社 will launch “SPUTNA Body Make Support,” a functional-claim beverage containing “fucose,” a seaweed-derived ingredient, in November 2026, with limited-quantity presales taking place in October ahead of the launch.
Facts
Limited-quantity presales will take place in October 2026
Original1本（350ml）あたり150mgを含有しています
People with a relatively high BMI (23 or more and less than 30)
In a clinical trial in which participants took 150 mg of fucose for 20 weeks
BBIX and TOHKnet add Sendai Chuo Data Center as a location for “OCF (OCX Compute Fabric)”
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BBIX株式会社 will open an OCF location in the Sendai Chuo Data Center operated by TOHKnet on October 1, 2026, and begin offering “Talknet Cloud Server powered by OCF,” through which it resells OCF.
ゆいかじ交通 raises guaranteed pay for taxi drivers starting with no experience to a maximum of ¥300,000, helping build a workforce to support transportation in Okinawa.
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ゆいかじ交通株式会社 announced that it will raise guaranteed pay for taxi drivers with no prior industry experience to ¥250,000 for day shifts and ¥300,000 for night shifts. The company aims to create a secure working environment for new employees in response to the rise in tourists visiting Okinawa Prefecture, labor shortages and an aging workforce.
Facts
Guaranteed pay... night shifts raised from ¥250,000 to ¥300,000
Guaranteed pay for day shifts raised from ¥200,000 to ¥250,000
The increase under this revision is ¥50,000 per month for both day and night shifts
The guaranteed-pay period is 3 months, starting the month after a driver is appointed
The number of visitors to the prefecture in 2025 was 10,750,000
The number of taxi drivers in the prefecture fell from 10,041 in fiscal 2009
朋友金属株式会社’s mokumoku brand will launch a crowdfunding campaign on マクアケ for “Chiisana Smoke Kibako,” a small smoker made of hinoki cypress, running from October 1 to November 29, 2026. The funding target is ¥300,000.
【Tomonoura・Ofutei】Win a stay in a room with a semi-open-air bath overlooking the Seto Inland Sea! “Follow & Like” campaign on the official Instagram account
食べログ publishes multilingual tie-up page with “ONE GINZA,” featuring a curated selection of restaurants in Ginza
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食べログ, operated by 株式会社カカクコム, has published a special page in English and Traditional Chinese in partnership with “ONE GINZA,” a dining complex in Ginza that was renovated in September 2025. The page features 10 carefully selected restaurants.
Uncomfortable with the idea of “not being a burden”? Let’s talk. Dialogue event for young carers who have reached adulthood to be held on October 3 (Sat.)
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The Junior Division of NPO法人UPTREE will hold “Dialogue for Young Carers Who Have Reached Adulthood,” a free online event via ZOOM on October 3, 2026, for young carers who have reached adulthood and siblings of children with care needs. The event has been held as a 12-session series on the 1st Saturday of each month since April 2026.
Salon-exclusive massage gel “Kvell Gel” now available to the general public | On sale at the official online store from October 1
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株式会社OWNME will begin selling its salon-exclusive massage gel “Kvell Gel” to the general public through its official online store on October 1, 2026. The product has annual sales of approximately ¥500 million and is priced at ¥8,800 (tax included).
Organize key issues before board meetings. “YakuNavi” launches to visualize directors’ decision-making structures
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合同会社ジャッジプレス will launch “YakuNavi” on October 1, 2026. The service gathers and analyzes each board member’s views before board meetings and organizes the key issues and order of discussion.
Facts
Starting October 1, 2026
Original利用料金は1回、最大3課題で29万8,000円
Accepting up to 3 issues
Approximately 15 multiple-choice questions per issue
National TV commercial campaign begins for “Mou Agenre!! Yaki Tempura Mix”
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昭和産業 will begin airing a new TV commercial nationwide on October 1, 2026, for “Mou Agenre!! Yaki Tempura Mix,” which lets consumers make tempura with less oil.
Starting Point commissioned to plan, facilitate and operate the 港区立産業振興センター’s new communities “MINATO HR HUB” and “Tamachi Mirai Forum”
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株式会社Starting Point will begin operating the human-resources-focused community “MINATO HR HUB” and the inquiry-based learning program “Tamachi Mirai Forum” in October 2026, under contract from 港区立産業振興センター.
Kaede Nagata selected for “NEXT GRID,” a project to develop young racing drivers
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有限会社ORJ has selected Kaede Nagata as a support driver for its racing driver support program “NEXT GRID.”
Facts
Launched on September 1, 2026
Selects 1 driver
Date of birth: February 18, 2003
Finished 3rd in the N35 Japan Championship in 2019
In 2020, won series championships in the “Nikoniko Banban Cup,” “Enjoy Sports Kart Endurance,” and “ISK Hamana-ko Store Challenge 3-Hour Endurance Series”
In 2022, placed 4th in the SL Kart Meeting SPN Series and 7th in the S-FJ class of the Motegi Champion Cup
In May 2026, also won the KSC FASTEST CUP Expert A, held at Kobe Sports Circuit
Companies mentioned：有限会社ORJ、ORJ RACING、BMW、MINI Racing
【BEYOND SWEETS】Christmas cakes made without wheat or white sugar across the entire menu. “Berry Gateau Chocolat” and “Vanille” debut this year! Introducing “BEYOND SWEETS Christmas 2026”
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Patisserie BEYOND SWEETS will begin taking orders on October 1, 2026, for “BEYOND SWEETS Christmas 2026,” a line of Christmas cakes made without wheat or white sugar across the entire menu. New products making their debut include the plant-based “Berry Gateau Chocolat” and the low-carb mousse “Vanille.” The lineup also includes products suitable for people with allergies and vegans.
ASCジャパン and MSCジャパン will hold “Sustainable Seafood Week 2026” from October 1 to 30. Activities include publishing the “ASC Cookbook,” featuring recipes devised by ロバート Baba, and an Instagram giveaway of mascot keychains. With 61 companies and organizations participating, the event aims to promote sustainable seafood.
Facts
Sustainable Seafood Week 2026
Campaign marks its 13th year
From October 1 (Thursday)
Through October 30 (Friday)
100 winners selected by lottery
With the cooperation of 61 companies and organizations
The complete edition, now with added scoring chips! Hit board game “Tsukuru 10 Ten NEXT: Ten’s Gift” set for release on October 17, 2026 (Saturday)
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株式会社ニル will release the complete edition of the board game “Tsukuru 10 Ten,” titled “Complete Edition: Tsukuru 10 Ten NEXT: Ten’s Gift,” on October 17, 2026. Updates include added scoring chips and an improved storage box.
Facts
Suggested retail price: 3,960 yen (tax included)
Make 《10》 with the total of the 8 cards in your hand
61 number tiles
40 scoring chips
Companies mentioned：株式会社ニル、Board Game Arena、ゲームNOWA、株式会社SUNNY BIRD、Amazon
“Snow Brand Hokkaido １００ Camembert Cheese Yoi” draws on “Taiki Monogatari,” born in Taiki, Hokkaido, and joins Hokkaido’s dairy farming story. New nationwide from October 1 (Thursday) / November 1 (Sunday), 2026
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Snow Brand Megmilk has launched 2 new flavors in its “Snow Brand Hokkaido １００ Camembert Cheese Yoi” series nationwide: basil & garlic and bacon & pepper.
“Hojomiru,” an AI service that helps users check whether subsidies are available to them, launches its official version. Free registration provides full-text access to key points in application guidelines and AI consultations, with a paid Plus plan also available.
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株式会社Essencimo launched the official version of its subsidy search service “Hojomiru” on October 1, 2026. Free registration provides AI consultations and full-text access to guidelines, while a paid Plus plan was also launched for ¥980 per month.
Limited-time campaign offering up to ¥100,000 off to celebrate the opening of Finnish aurora lodge “ELK Aurora Lodge”
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株式会社エス・ティー・ワールド is holding a campaign offering up to ¥100,000 off for departures from October 1 to December 5, to celebrate the opening of its own aurora lodge, “ELK Aurora Lodge,” in Saariselkä, Finland, in September 2026.
Exceed opens a large fulfillment center with a new concept specializing in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals
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株式会社エクシーク opened “Sakai-Koga Fulfillment Center I,” a large fulfillment center with a new concept specializing in cosmetics and quasi-drugs, in Sakai, Ibaraki Prefecture. The center officially began operations in October 2026.