【Makuake presale】For people today who frequently use smartphones and PCs: a new kind of eye mask that gently warms the eyes and ears without electricity!
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ダイヤ工業株式会社 began selling 「発熱ウォーマー キルト アイマスク」 on Makuake on Sept. 29, 2026. The new kind of eye mask generates heat from body warmth and requires no electricity.
株式会社ネクソン announced that pre-downloads and advance character creation for the new online RPG 『マビノギモバイル』 will begin at 14:00 on Oct. 5, ahead of the game's official launch on Oct. 7, 2026. Pre-registrations have surpassed 300,000, and additional rewards are planned for all players.
Facts
Domestic official service is scheduled to begin Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026.
Say thank you in your own way with a one-of-a-kind original label. HERALBONY teams up with Suntory for the “Maker’s Mark THANKS LABEL” campaign, launching October 1
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株式会社ヘラルボニー and サントリー株式会社 are collaborating on the “Maker’s Mark THANKS LABEL” campaign, launching October 1, 2026. Original label stickers featuring artwork by 4 artists will be given to 75,000 people.
Facts
The campaign starts at 9 a.m. on Thursday, October 1, 2026.
Gifts will be awarded by lottery to 75,000 people (including original thank-you labels).
Enter your name in Roman letters (“given name and surname” combined, within 19 characters).
A campaign is underway in which applicants can enter through a special page on CLUB to win a label, with 150 winners selected by lottery.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ヘラルボニー、サントリー株式会社、HERALBONY CLUB、HERALBONY EUROPE
A refreshing, comforting hinoki scent, “Relax Woody,” arrives from Diane Be True (ダイアン ビートゥルー), where being honest feels good for both the planet and yourself.
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株式会社ネイチャーラボ will launch “Relax Woody,” a hinoki-scented version of its “RELAX Rich Moisture” body wash from the lifestyle brand Diane Be True, in limited quantities starting October 1.
Facts
96% recycled plastic used in the bottle
More than 90%※1 naturally derived ingredients
400mL, 880 yen (tax included)
Starting October 1 (Thu)
Companies mentioned：株式会社ネイチャーラボ、Diane Be True、ダイアン ビートゥルー、ネイチャーラボECストア
AnyMind Group wins Bronze at Marketing Excellence Awards Thailand 2026
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AnyMind Group announced that “SO PURE, SO GOOD,” an AI-powered campaign developed with “S-Pure,” a brand under leading Thai food company Betagro Group, won Bronze at Marketing Excellence Awards Thailand 2026.
Try a camera that complements your style! First appearance at “FUDGE Weekend 2026”
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株式会社ニコンイメージングジャパン will make its first appearance at “FUDGE Weekend 2026,” taking place on October 24 and 25, 2026, with hands-on booths for the Nikon Zf and Nikon Zfc, as well as photo walks.
【㈱アトム×福井ブローウィンズ】Support the players by visiting Atom locations! Jerseys signed by players on display at 12 locations in Fukui Prefecture!
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株式会社アトム is supporting its official partner, professional basketball club 福井ブローウィンズ, by displaying jerseys bearing players’ handwritten signatures at 12 of its group locations in Fukui Prefecture.
More 1st-anniversary items coming to “Nyanko Daishoten Online”! The 1st release is a first collaboration between the web manga “Nekoten” and apron specialty shop “Anything”! Apron tote bags and apron pouches go on sale Thursday, October 1!
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As part of the 1st-anniversary celebration of “Nyanko Daishoten Online,” ポノス株式会社 has released apron tote bags and pouches in collaboration with 有限会社エニシング, as well as a papier-mâché daruma-fukubiki gachaneko made by 吉德.
Facts
Thursday, October 1
Price: 7,700 yen (tax included)
Price: 4,950 yen (tax included)
Starting Friday, Oct. 9
Price: 5,500 yen (tax included)
Purchase bonus for orders of 5,000 yen or more, including tax
An era in which only hotels that can optimize will win—AI孔明 on IDX unveils a “price and occupancy optimization OS”
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AIデータ株式会社 has launched “AI HotelBrain on IDX,” which integrates demand forecasting and pricing design for the tourism and hotel industry, with the aim of maximizing and stabilizing revenue.
Facts
Established: April 2015
Capital: 100 million yen
Capital reserve of 1.525 billion yen
For more than 20 years
More than 10,000 companies
More than 1 million customers
No. 1 in sales volume for 17 consecutive years
Companies mentioned：AIデータ株式会社、AI孔明 on IDX、AI HotelBrain on IDX、IDX、Tokkyo.Ai、防衛省
The first drama CD for “Karma Rockstar Stream” to be sold in advance at AGF2026, making its debut there! The new drama features 4 characters playing mafia roles.
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株式会社MIXI will sell the first drama CD for the project “Karma Rockstar Stream” in advance at AGF2026, taking place on November 7 and 8, 2026.
Facts
Price: ¥16,000 (tax included)
Price: ¥2,900 (tax included)
Price: 600 yen (tax included)
Price: 900 yen, including tax
All 7 short voice drama episodes
All 7 episodes of the new drama “Twilight Gangsters”
The number of users worldwide has surpassed 66 million
Meeting rising demand for health management as the seasons change! New products to support daily health management—“Shield Lactic Acid Bacteria Tablets” and “ｉｎ Jelly Energy Lemon Vitamin C＋”—to launch sequentially from early October
[Machida City, Tokyo] The “Ishizaka Masataka Residence Site” and “Ishizaka Masataka Grave” have been registered as Machida City-registered historic sites
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町田市教育委員会 has registered the residence site and grave of Ishizaka Masataka, a proponent of popular rights and politician, as Machida City-registered historic sites. In connection with this, exhibitions, panel displays and fieldwork will be held at 自由民権資料館.
The world of “My One-Piece” in a cookie tin! New product joins Cake.jp’s “Masterpiece Picture Book Cookie Tin” series
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株式会社Cake.jp will begin selling a new product in its “Masterpiece Picture Book Cookie Tin” series, created in collaboration with the picture book “My One-Piece,” on October 1.
TV Aichi’s special drama “Hinomaru Brothers”: Could they be the real-life Morimura brothers!? First look at the in-drama visuals of co-stars Seiichi Tanabe and Shunsuke Kazama!
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TV Aichi has released the first in-drama visuals for its special drama “Hinomaru Brothers,” which depicts the Morimura brothers’ success in U.S.-Japan trade and ceramics from the end of the Edo period through the Meiji period. The drama will air at 7:24 p.m. on November 24, 2026, starring Seiichi Tanabe and Shunsuke Kazama.
94.6%*1 satisfaction with the feel of use among those struggling to find the right shampoo. The excitement of the first use lasts. “Amprem,” with its extreme concentration*2 and highly penetrating, adherent formula, achieves 170%*3 of its e-commerce sales plan!
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株式会社Ｉ－ｎｅ launched the Keratin Shot and Silk Shot series from its new haircare brand “Amprem” online on August 24, 2026, achieving 170% of its initial sales plan.
SB C&S signs distributor agreement with Acompany, which protects companies’ confidential information and supports the safe use of AI
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SB C&S株式会社 has signed a distributor agreement with 株式会社Acompany and will begin handling “Acompany Secure Chat,” a business chat product in the confidential-information-protecting AI product “Confidential AI Suite,” on October 1, 2026.
[ゼッテリア] Autumn-only Japanese-style burgers featuring maitake mushrooms, wasabi and jade scallions: ゼッテリア holds its “Japanese Burger Fair”
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ゼッテリア, a hamburger chain operated by 株式会社バーガー・ワン, will hold its autumn-only “Japanese Burger Fair” starting October 7 and sell the “Wasabi Tartare Maitake Beef Burger.”
“Dusuken” and “Pon de Lion” star on cute merchandise! 3 new original items exclusive to the Duskin Museum
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株式会社ダスキン will launch 3 original merchandise items exclusive to the Duskin Museum, an interactive facility located at the company’s founding site, on October 1, 2026.
Win ¥20,000 in common gift certificates or a set of 10 discount coupons across 4 types! “Daily Draw” offers great deals through the セブン‐イレブン app!
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株式会社セブン‐イレブン・ジャパン will hold a “Daily Draw” for セブン‐イレブン app members from October 1 to 31. The first half offers ¥20,000 in common gift certificates, while the second half offers a set of 10 coupons; 10,000 people will also receive Seven Miles every day.
Facts
¥20,000 in common gift certificates
7 winners every day
The number of winners has been increased 11-fold to 77
“Shimajiro” × セブン‐イレブン: Limited-time rollout from October of “Eco-da-ne” stickers featuring exclusive designs; new educational animation to be shown on in-store displays at select locations
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株式会社セブン‐イレブン・ジャパン, in partnership with 株式会社ベネッセコーポレーション, will roll out “Eco-da-ne” stickers featuring “Shimajiro” designs for a limited time from October 1 to December 31. It will also produce an original animation to raise awareness about reducing food waste, to be shown on in-store displays at approximately 4,400 locations and on YouTube, among other platforms.
Launch of a “cloud-based feature expansion platform” for printing products: delivers print and scan experiences tailored to users’ needs and purposes with generative AI and imaging technology
ゼビオグループ launches the Step Forward Support Campaign, “One step can change everything. Make every day different,” in partnership with スポーツ庁’s ShoePro
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ゼビオグループ will run the Step Forward Support Campaign, “One step can change everything. Make every day different,” in partnership with スポーツ庁’s ShoePro from October 1 to December 25, 2026. A drawing will select 10,000 purchasers of eligible shoes to receive 1,000 sports points. The 3D foot-measurement service FEET AXIS is also available free of charge at stores.
株式会社大塚商会 will launch the Tanomail Subscription Service, a benefits support service, in October 2026. The first offering will be the KEURIG coffee service キューリグ（KEURIG）.
Still enchanting after 100 years: The definitive collection of works by Kay Nielsen, master of fantastical illustrations depicting a dreamlike fairy-tale world, The World of Kay Nielsen: Illustrator of the Land of the Midnight Sun, goes on sale 10/22
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The definitive collection of works by Danish fantasy illustrator Kay Nielsen, The World of Kay Nielsen: Illustrator of the Land of the Midnight Sun, will be released by パイ インターナショナル on October 22, 2026.
Fortune for the second half of 2026 [Suddenly, Can I Read Your Fortune?]: Leon Kinoshita forecasts love, career and overall fortunes. A giveaway campaign for the latest book with an original handwritten signature is underway on the official website
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株式会社レンサ launched a book release campaign on its official fortune-telling website, Leon Kinoshita’s Fortune-Telling, on September 25, 2026. A drawing will award 5 people a copy of Leon Kinoshita’s Super Good Fortune: Teio Astrology 2027, a new book to be published by 講談社 on October 7, with the author’s handwritten signature.
岐阜県岐阜市 and Satofull launch donations to help create a society where people with dietary restrictions can enjoy food, making use of local ingredients
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岐阜県岐阜市 and 株式会社さとふる will begin accepting donations on October 1, 2026, for a project to create an inclusive food brand by developing locally produced dysphagia-friendly meals.
セブン‐イレブン and Shimajiro roll out “Green Shimajiro” designs on “Eco Price” stickers from October 1 to reduce food waste
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株式会社ベネッセコーポレーション’s Kodomo Challenge is partnering with セブン‐イレブン・ジャパン to roll out a “Green Shimajiro” design on “Eco Price” stickers from October 1, 2026, as part of efforts to reduce food waste. The initiative will also promote environmental awareness through educational materials and animation.
A high-spec model combining stunning visuals and speed with WQHD resolution and 200Hz; delivers fast response with a RAPID IPS panel featuring a 0.5ms response time. MAG 275QF E20 launches
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エムエスアイコンピュータージャパン株式会社 has begun selling the MAG 275QF E20 gaming monitor, featuring WQHD resolution, a 200Hz refresh rate and a 0.5ms response time.
[Mnet Japan’s 20th anniversary] Special project, Part 2! “Mnet 20th anniversary × スカパー！ 30th anniversary”: A drawing for M COUNTDOWN audience invitations and the “#Mnetリベンジ放送リクエスト” campaign!
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CJ ENM Japan株式会社 has launched a drawing for tickets to attend a live broadcast of M COUNTDOWN and the social media program request campaign “#Mnetリベンジ放送リクエスト” to mark the 20th anniversary of Mnet Japan and the 30th anniversary of スカパー！.
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Mnet Japan’s 20th anniversary
スカパー！’s 30th anniversary
Companies mentioned：CJ ENM Japan 株式会社、Mnet、スカパー！、Mnet Korea
Campaigns on the official X, Instagram and Threads accounts of やよい軒: Fried Oyster Set Meal launch celebration
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株式会社プレナス will hold a campaign on the official social media accounts (X, Instagram and Threads) of the set-meal restaurant やよい軒 to celebrate the launch of its Fried Oyster Set Meal.
Facts
Operating 380 stores as of the end of September 2026
Pasona Heartful: Art exhibition featuring works by artists with disabilities, “Art Village Exhibition: Our Flying Airplanes,” opens at Haneda Airport on October 7 (Wednesday)
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株式会社パソナハートフル will hold “Art Village Exhibition: Our Flying Airplanes,” an exhibition of works by artist employees with disabilities, at Haneda Airport Terminal 2 starting October 7. About 50 works will be on display, and admission is free.
【リーガロイヤルホテル京都】Welcome the New Year with your family over a lavish buffet and diverse entertainment! “New Year Family Buffet 2027: Spend the New Year with Your Family” to be held
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リーガロイヤルホテル京都 will hold the “New Year Family Buffet 2027” in the Shunju-no-Ma banquet hall on January 1 and 2, 2027. Prices include 14,500 yen for adults (13,500 yen with advance bank transfer). Naomi Fujikawa, known for her impersonations, and the street performance group Sakura-gumi will appear, and a prize drawing will also be held. Reservations open on October 5, 2026.
SHISEIDO Ultimune Multi-Treatment Oil returns. This multi-treatment oil helps deliver serum ingredients throughout the skin for a firm, radiant complexion. Limited quantities go on sale Sunday, November 1, 2026.
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Shiseido will relaunch “ULTIMUNE™ Powerizing Oil,” first released in March 2026, in limited quantities starting November 1, 2026.
【Survey on Identity Guarantees for Older Adults】When they need an identity guarantor, more than 1 in 5 say, “I have no one I can ask”
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A survey of 400 people aged 50 and older by 株式会社NEXER and 想いコーポレーショングループ found that 31.5% knew “nothing at all” about identity guarantors, while 22.3% said, “I have no one I can ask.” A further 34.1% would like to rely on a specialist organization, and respondents tended to prioritize clarity about costs and services when choosing one.
About 70% of people who have lost a pet experienced “pet loss.” About 56% of those who have experienced it said that a proper funeral and cremation helped them come to terms with their loss.
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According to a survey by 株式会社NEXER and ジャパン動物メモリアル社, about 70% of people who had lost a pet experienced “pet loss,” and about 56% said that holding a proper funeral and cremation helped them come to terms with their loss.
Facts
71.5％
200 samples
Companies mentioned：株式会社NEXER、ジャパン動物メモリアル社、株式会社JDM、株式会社NEXER Group
54.4% have experienced inadequate explanations or misunderstandings at work. 86.4% say it would be easier to communicate if they could explain things while writing on documents.
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A survey by 株式会社NEXER and digital whiteboard ミライタッチBiz found that 54.4% had experienced inadequate explanations or misunderstandings at work. The findings showed that visually sharing information with diagrams and text can improve understanding and help prevent mistakes.
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54.4% said they had experienced explanations that “didn’t get across or led to misunderstandings” at work
86.4% said a “setting where they can write directly on documents” would make communication easier
【Survey on Elementary School Entrance Exams and Preschool Classes】About half of those who have considered or used such services choose small-group classes! “Instructor quality” ranks first among priorities
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A survey by 株式会社NEXER and リトルバード幼児教室 found that about half of those who had considered or used preschool classes or elementary school entrance exam prep schools chose small-group classes, with “instructor quality” ranking first among their priorities. In addition, 72.8% said that families play a major role in preparing for elementary school entrance exams.
Does a lack of digital services mean lost opportunities? More than half say they choose stores with comprehensive digital services
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A survey by 株式会社NEXER and 株式会社GOSPA found that the availability of digital services at small and medium-sized businesses and local stores affects customer convenience and where they shop. A total of 47.6% said they felt inconvenienced when such services were unavailable, while 52.0% said they would choose a store with more comprehensive digital services if the products or services were the same. Cashless payments were the service most expected at independent stores.
Facts
500 men and women nationwide
A total of 47.6% also said they “feel inconvenienced”
“Inconvenient” accounted for 35.0%
A total of 52.0% said they would choose the store with more comprehensive digital services
“Cashless payments” accounted for 38.6%
Companies mentioned：株式会社NEXER、株式会社GOSPA、株式会社NEXER Group
About 90% of lighting enthusiasts say lighting changed the atmosphere; “design (30.0%)” is the top deciding factor
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A survey by 株式会社NEXER and SOLOW found that 96% of people who care about lighting believe it changes the atmosphere, and about 90% said they had experienced this. Design (30.0%) was the top deciding factor.
The “new” 6th issue of the gravure photo book PARADE, which has evolved from a quarterly to a bimonthly publication, goes on sale today, Thursday, October 1, 2026, from 小学館! October 2026 issue.
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小学館 has released the October 2026 issue of the gravure photo book PARADE. Hinano Himeno appears on the cover and Rina Koike on the back cover, alongside Miyu Wada, Mai Horai, Maikichi and Natsuki Satonaka. The digital edition has 48 extra pages and costs 1,980 yen including tax.
Facts
Issue 6
30 sheets in total
48 extra pages
1,980 yen including tax
33 previously published titles
6 titles
A4 format, 96 pages
Companies mentioned：小学館、NMB48、#Mooove!、Task have Fun
【新宿プリンスホテル】Enjoy unlimited servings of the rare Italian cheese Piave Mezzano at the winter-only buffet “Melt-in-Your-Mouth Cheese & Irresistible Garlic,” celebrating the appeal of garlic and cheese
Celebrities post anonymously to a show-only “private account”! A new visual featuring all 12 star guests appearing in episodes 1 and 2 of ABEMA’s original new-style talk variety show Uraka Uralaka, where they reveal their everyday frustrations and true feelings
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ABEMA has released a new visual featuring all 12 guests appearing in episodes 1 and 2 of Uraka Uralaka, a talk variety show where celebrities post their true feelings to an anonymous, show-only “private account.” Free broadcasts begin October 3.
A seminar titled “Latest Trends and Business Opportunities in Orbital and Lunar Data Centers,” presented by Takumi Aida, analyst at the Advanced Technology Laboratory of 株式会社日本総合研究所, will be held on Wednesday, November 11, 2026!!
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株式会社新社会システム総合研究所 will hold a seminar on November 11, 2026, on the theme of “Latest Trends and Business Opportunities in Orbital and Lunar Data Centers.” The speaker will be Takumi Aida, an analyst at the Advanced Technology Laboratory of 株式会社日本総合研究所, who will discuss the overview of space and lunar data centers, key players, technical challenges, use cases, and the potential for financial services.
イオンリテール will open イオンスマイル Hisai inside the Aeon Hisai shopping center in Tsu, Mie Prefecture, on October 1. The day service facility provides preventive care and rehabilitation.
Facts
Thursday, October 1
The population aged 65 and over is approximately 80,000
The aging rate exceeds approximately 30%
With a view to establishing a network of 75 stores by 2030
Capacity: 18 people each in the morning and afternoon sessions
Held on 2 dates this year! Website opens for “DIVERSITY CAREER FORUM 2026,” one of Japan’s largest career forums on diversity [Online / around 20 companies gathering]
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The website for DIVERSITY CAREER FORUM 2026 opened on October 1, and the event was announced for online開催 on December 12 and 13, 2026. Approximately 20 companies will exhibit, and ReBit and JobRainbow are co-organizers.
New feature: AI outfit image generation service AIfitte releases hem-length adjustment feature
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株式会社ハイテックシステムズ announced that it will release a new feature for its AI model generation service AIfitte for apparel e-commerce, enabling garment length to be shown according to a model’s height and body type, on October 1, 2026. The company will also exhibit at the FaW TOKYO Autumn Show, which begins on the 7th of the same month, and hold a product introduction seminar.
Reigning champions BUZZ麻雀 make a strong start toward back-to-back titles! Newly configured lineup of Ayana Tsubaki, 槐真田, and Akihiro Watanabe takes sole lead in the IKUSA Team Tournament and shares its ambitions
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BUZZ麻雀, a mahjong parlor operated by 株式会社BUZZ GROUP, is competing in the IKUSA Team Tournament 2026-2027, hosted by テレビ朝日, with a new lineup and remains sole leader in Group B after the end of the second qualifying round.
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3 players: Ayana Tsubaki, 槐真田, and Akihiro Watanabe
New textbooks from 駅前留学NOVA: The Select, a new purpose-specific English conversation series! Customize lessons to suit your learning goals!
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株式会社NOVAランゲージカンパニー will launch The Select, a new textbook series for 駅前留学NOVA, on October 1, 2026. The English conversation service lets users apply points from regular lessons to customize lessons for purposes such as business, travel, and test preparation.
Original【10月4日（日）】ムーンアートナイト下北沢2026で、クラウドファンディングから生まれた8冊の展示「BEHIND THE BOOKS」と、閉店した藝大の学食「大浦食堂」の名物“バタ丼”が1日だけ復活
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株式会社MotionGallery is collaborating with Shimokitazawa event BOOK LOVER’S HOLIDAY to present the exhibition BEHIND THE BOOKS as part of Moon Art Night Shimokitazawa 2026, held on October 4, 2026. SPECIAL KITCHEN will also bring back for a limited time the famous butter rice bowl from Oura Shokudo, the now-closed cafeteria at Tokyo University of the Arts.
BEAMS promotes breast awareness in fitting rooms at 121 stores nationwide and distributes body oil — holding a Pink Ribbon campaign in October to encourage understanding of breast cancer and early detection
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株式会社ビームス will run a Pink Ribbon campaign in October 2026 to promote understanding of breast cancer and early detection. The campaign will encourage breast awareness in fitting rooms at 121 stores nationwide and distribute samples of 株式会社ワコール’s YOJOY body oil.
長野県 selects TIMEWELL for “Shinshu AI GEARS” to demonstrate AI that converts drawings to 3D with Orion Machinery
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株式会社TIMEWELL has been selected for the “Shinshu AI GEARS” program run by 長野県 and will work with オリオン機械株式会社 to develop and demonstrate an AI agent that automatically generates 3D CAD models from 2D CAD drawings.
Facts
Up to 8 million yen
The number of employed people will reach 10.33 million in 2025
62.8% say there is a “shortage of people to provide guidance”
The highest figure, at 54.8%
Remains at just 31.2%
About 1 part in three of the prefectural gross product
“HR Review 360,” an HR and organizational development solution, revamped as a diagnostic service for assessing the “design and structure that form the foundation for HR initiatives”
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クミタテル株式会社 has revamped “HR Review 360” and now offers 3 plans: an assessment of talent gaps against management policies and business plans, a diagnostic of HR system design and structure, and analysis of the effectiveness of initiatives.
Good hair starts from within. “IIKAMI いい髪茶,” created from more than 10,000 hair consultations, goes on general sale. Why hair diagnostician Noriko Motoyama turned to tea
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セラフィック株式会社 will begin general sales of “IIKAMI いい髪茶” on September 23, 2026. The caffeine-free tea blends 11 botanical ingredients from eastern and western Japan, with hair diagnostician Noriko Motoyama serving as lead director. A launch trial pack (3 sachets) will be available for 1,000 yen, including tax and shipping.
Facts
More than 10,000 scalp and hair consultations
11 botanical ingredients from eastern and western Japan
Free Brown Swiss beef barbecue! Ozasa Farm’s “2026 Autumn Harvest Thank You Festival” set for Saturday, October 24, taking place this month
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日光霧降高原大笹牧場株式会社 will hold its “2026 Autumn Harvest Thank You Festival” in Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture, on October 24, 2026. Attractions include the annual free Brown Swiss beef barbecue, welcome drinks, butter-making experiences, a milk chugging contest, and a petting zoo on wheels run by 埼玉動物海洋専門学校.
Facts
Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026
Last year, 100 kg of barbecue—enough for 1,000 servings—was distributed free
Watch marquee NBA season-opening games live at イオンシネマ! NBA docomo public viewing event announced
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NBA docomo, operated by 株式会社NTTドコモ, will partner with Aeon Entertainment to hold an “NBA docomo Public Viewing” event on October 24, 2026, showing the Los Angeles Clippers vs. Los Angeles Lakers game live at 14 イオンシネマ theaters nationwide.
Facts
Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026
14 theaters nationwide
General admission: 4,000 yen (tax included)
High school students and younger: 2,500 yen (tax included)
[Celebrating the 30th anniversary] Tsuruya Yoshinobu launches official LINE stickers featuring “Tsubara-chan” [October 1 is “Tsubara Tsubara Day”]
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株式会社鶴屋吉信 has declared October 1 “Tsubara Tsubara Day” to mark the 30th anniversary of its renowned confection “Tsubara Tsubara,” first released in 1996, and has launched official LINE stickers featuring the character “Tsubara-chan.”
Announcement of the launch of the “Double Asset Management Campaign”
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株式会社Oliveコンサルティング will launch the “Double Asset Management Campaign” on October 1, 2026, offering eligible participants V Point Pay gifts worth up to 102,000 yen.
Facts
Worth up to 102,000 yen
Worth more than 13 million yen in total
Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
Sunday, Jan. 31, 2027
Purchase 300,000 yen or more of Olive Wrap
Companies mentioned：株式会社Oliveコンサルティング、SMBCグループ、SBIグループ、Olive、SBI証券、マネーフォワードホーム株式会社、マネーフォワード ME
Kamaasa Shoten × 東京チェンソーズ: Tokyo timber made into cooking tools.
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Kamaasa Shoten and 東京チェンソーズ have partnered to launch a “Tokyo Wood Cutting Board” on October 13, 2026, made from a kaya tree that stood at a shrine in Hinohara Village, Tokyo, and was about 200 years old.
[Match in the National Stadium] Tokyo V match confirmed as the “Club’s 35th Anniversary Match” (12/19)
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Kashima Antlers will mark its 35th anniversary on October 1 and stage its December 19 match against 東京ヴェルディ at the National Stadium as the “Club’s 35th Anniversary Match.” Sales of commemorative uniforms have also begun.
Satofull and Yamanashi Prefecture begin accepting donations for 3 projects supporting efforts to address local challenges and enhance regional appeal
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株式会社さとふる will begin accepting donations on October 1, 2026, for 3 projects addressing regional challenges in Yamanashi Prefecture: “Zattouten,” an art and city tour in Kofu in 2026; the Mt. Fuji Cleanup Project; and maintenance of Atago Rose Garden.
[Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture] A place where connections keep growing—electrical contractor’s cafe ple cafe marks its 3rd anniversary
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The cafe ple cafe, run by 有限会社勝山電気工事 in Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture, marked its 3rd anniversary in September 2026. The company opened the cafe in September 2025 using a business restructuring subsidy and has strengthened its ties with the community through work experience programs and internships. The cafe has also become a new recruitment pathway, with people including a mid-career hire from another company and a former high school student part-timer joining as full-time employees after meeting people there.
Facts
Marked its 3rd anniversary since opening
Will mark its 40th anniversary
Marked its 3rd anniversary since opening in September 2026
Opened the cafe in September 2025 using a business restructuring subsidy
In 2024, a tradesperson who worked for another electrical contractor visited ple cafe
Joined in 2025
In April 2025, the first female employee joined the construction department at Katsuyama Electric Works
She was a high school student at the time and had worked at ple cafe as an opening staff member since August 2023
Fragrance Project supports production of “Crystal,” the first release from perfumer Mika Minowa’s new brand “Malth,” through OEM services
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株式会社フレグランスプロジェクト supported production of “Crystal,” the first release from perfumer Mika Minowa’s new brand “Malth,” through its OEM business for corporate clients.
Facts
Released in August 2026
Price: ¥11,630 (tax included)
Volume: 30mL
Launched “Aromatise” in 2019
Established: April 2023
Companies mentioned：株式会社フレグランスプロジェクト、MY ONLY FRAGRANCE
Launch of the “Special Interest Rate Campaign for U.S. Dollar and Australian Dollar Time Deposits, Limited to Funds Transferred from Foreign Currency Deposits at Other Domestic Financial Institutions”
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SMBC信託銀行 will launch a campaign on October 1, 2026, offering special interest rates on U.S. dollar and Australian dollar time deposits funded exclusively by foreign currency transfers from other domestic financial institutions.
Enjoy matcha and discover Japanese utensils in a traditional Kyoto townhouse in Rokkaku-cho. “Asayu Store Cafe” grand opens
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スリーアール株式会社 held the grand opening of “Asayu Store Cafe” on October 1, 2026, in a traditional Kyoto townhouse in Rokkaku-cho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto. The first floor houses a matcha cafe, and the second floor features a shop selling tea utensils and incense tools.
[餃子の王将] Fresh Gyoza Stamp Campaign launches! — A tastier time for gyoza with new-season garlic —
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株式会社王将フードサービス will begin serving fresh gyoza made with new-season garlic on October 1, and will simultaneously run the “Fresh Gyoza Stamp Campaign” and a photo campaign on Instagram.
Facts
Collect 15 stamps to
200 people will be selected by lottery
For every ¥500 spent, including tax
A voucher redeemable for 10 servings of fresh gyoza
Notice of Gold Partnership Agreement with 株式会社NTTドコモ・フィナンシャルグループ
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浦安D-Rocks has entered into a Gold Partnership Agreement with 株式会社NTTドコモ・フィナンシャルグループ beginning with the 2026-2027 season, and will work to maximize the value of rugby and revitalize the community.
“WOWOW百貨店 First Anniversary Thank-You Sale” opens today! Don’t miss special offers, including up to 60% off popular brands and experiences to enhance your entertainment!
Automatically mask personal information before sending text to generative AI. AI proofreading tool “文賢” launches new feature
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株式会社ウェブライダー launched a new “Automatic Masking” feature for its AI proofreading tool “文賢” on October 1, 2026. The feature automatically detects personal information in text and replaces it with masking characters.
Flagship Orchestra to open the “SONIC & FRIENDS” 3rd Anniversary POP UP STORE at Shibuya MODI for a limited time from Friday, October 2, through Monday, October 12 (a public holiday)!
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株式会社フラッグシップオーケストラ, under license from 株式会社セガ, will hold the “SONIC & FRIENDS” 3rd Anniversary POP UP STORE at Shibuya MODI from October 2 to 12, 2026.
Facts
Friday， October 2， 2026
Monday, October 12, 2026 (national holiday)
Slider pouch ¥1,760 (tax included)
880 yen each (tax included)
770 yen each (tax included)
¥825 (tax included)
1,650 yen (tax included)
Hours: 10:00–21:00 (planned)
It has garnered more than 2 million views in one month
The series has sold more than 1.77 billion copies in total
“Clinic Coaching Platform (CCP),” a well-being SaaS for medical clinics, officially launches
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Medigence株式会社 has officially launched “Clinic Coaching Platform (CCP),” a well-being SaaS for medical clinics. Following a 6-month trial, the service offers sessions for clinic directors and executives with professional coaches, as well as AI coaching for all staff.
Facts
Following a 6-month trial
The burnout rate fell by 17.1 percentage points
Among physicians who did not participate, it rose by 4.9 percentage points
Beginning in March 2026, a trial was offered at 5 dental clinics
NEXX-operated curator commerce platform “tiful” signs core partnerships with South Korean companies GFUTURES and MILESEUM to expand its business in South Korea
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株式会社NEXX has entered into core partnerships with South Korean companies GFUTURES and MILESEUM to expand the South Korean business of its curator commerce platform “tiful.”
株式会社サビカンパートナーズ will strengthen its “Service Management Supervisor BCP Support” from October 2026 for disability welfare providers preparing for the sudden resignation or leave of absence of a service management supervisor (sabikan).
Long-established confectioner 白十字 updates appearance rules at its 70th anniversary
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株式会社白十字, which operates Japanese and Western confectionery shops in Okayama Prefecture, has revised its staff appearance rules to mark its 70th anniversary, introducing more flexibility in areas such as hair color and sock color to let staff express their individuality.
Advance registration opens for “Children’s NISA” accounts through Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Sumitomo Mitsui Card and SBI Securities
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Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Sumitomo Mitsui Card and SBI Securities will begin accepting advance registrations for “Children’s NISA” accounts on October 1, 2026. The program, scheduled to launch in January 2027, is for children aged 0 to 17 and will enable users to accumulate V Points through financial product intermediary services and manage assets through the Olive app.
“Earth Saver Family English,” which discusses the planet’s future in English, selected as a one-star recipient of “Sustainable Selection 2026”!
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The online English conversation community “Earth Saver Family English,” operated by CLASS EARTH株式会社, has been selected as a one-star recipient of “Sustainable Selection 2026,” organized by 株式会社オルタナ and 一般社団法人サステナ経営協会.
Facts
Sustainable Selection 2026
Original1回30分のプログラム
In principle, up to 10 people
Elementary and junior high school students: 6,900 yen
A place for connections that transcend titles is coming to Shizuoka. Shinker’s 5th anniversary event “SHIN-WAVE” set for Oct. 2—as capacity expands to 120 people
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株式会社Shinker will hold “SHIN-WAVE,” a networking event, in Shizuoka City on Oct. 2 to mark its 5th anniversary. Capacity has been expanded to 120 people, and admission is 5,000 yen.
CDNetworks to speak at “Security Days Fall 2026 Tokyo”
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株式会社シーディーネットワークス・ジャパン (CDNetworks), which provides “Edge as a Service” worldwide, primarily in APAC, will sponsor “Security Days Fall 2026 Tokyo,” taking place from Oct. 21 to 23, 2026, and speak on Oct. 22. The presentation will examine the realities of web access amid the spread of generative AI and next-generation edge security strategies.
Facts
2026
Oct. 21
Oct. 23
Oct. 22
18:25～19:25
Companies mentioned：株式会社シーディーネットワークス・ジャパン、CDNetworks、CDNetworks Japan
Compare the aromas of 2 types of junmai daiginjo. 高知酒造’s 3-bottle “Niyodogawa” tasting set available in Osaka’s Honmachi from Oct. 1
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A limited-time 3-variety tasting set of 高知酒造’s “Niyodogawa” will be available from Oct. 1, 2026, at “Sushi Sakaba Nihonichi Honmachi,” operated by 株式会社N・I.
Terra Charge holds 2027 new graduate hiring ceremony
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Terra Charge株式会社, which operates the EV charging service “Terra Charge,” held a ceremony for prospective new graduate hires on Oct. 1, 2026. President and CEO Toru Tokushige offered words of encouragement, and the incoming hires delivered statements of commitment and received a business briefing. The company has opened hiring selection for the 27 and 28 graduating classes and also runs the long-term internship program “Terra DOJO.”
Koki Mitani writes and directs Cinema Kabuki “Mitani Kabuki: Kabuki Will Go On (The Show Must Go On)—Don’t Close the Curtain”; premiere screening event confirmed!
Read popular titles all at once, with new selections each week! Shueisha’s autumn manga festival “Aki-Man!! 2026” is underway
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株式会社集英社 will run the digital comics campaign “Aki-Man!! 2026” from Oct. 1 to Nov. 4, 2026. The campaign features free previews of about 900 titles and discounts of up to 50%, along with a tie-in initiative with the company’s 100th anniversary website.
Advance registration opens for “Children’s NISA” accounts through Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Sumitomo Mitsui Card and SBI Securities
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Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Sumitomo Mitsui Card and SBI Securities will begin accepting advance applications on Oct. 1, 2026, through their financial product brokerage service for “Children’s NISA” accounts. Ahead of the system’s launch in January 2027, they are highlighting benefits such as V Point rewards and integrated asset management through Olive.
Facts
From Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
Scheduled to launch in January 2027
Earn up to 0.25% in V Points (annual rate)
Earn up to 6.0% in V Points (*)
Award up to 2% in additional points
The tax-exempt holding limit will be 18 million yen across the growth investment and installment investment allowances
Fan voting for the 51st Hochi Film Awards begins! Win luxury prizes, including dinner vouchers at a high-end hotel!
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Fan voting for the 51st Hochi Film Awards begins on Oct. 1 and is open through Oct. 31. The top-ranked works and individuals will be nominated by the selection committee, with the nominees to be decided in November. Voters will be entered in a drawing for luxury prizes from オークラ東京, キヤノン and others.