[Some Routes Save ¥5,700 Compared with Nonstop Flights] FDA Connecting Flights × グットリ to Destinations Nationwide, Including New Chitose, Izumo and Kyushu! Special-Priced Package Tours for Fall Through Early Spring (10/25–3/27) Extended Due to Popular Demand!
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グッドトリップエクスプレス (グットリ), the travel booking site operated by 日本空輸株式会社, has extended the booking period for its special-priced package tours using FDA connecting flights. For the eligible travel period from October 25, 2026, to March 27, 2027, the tours serve destinations nationwide, including New Chitose, Izumo and Kyushu, with some routes costing up to ¥5,700 less than nonstop flights.
“Kathy Lam Kuroyama POPUP” to Be Held from Tuesday, October 6, 2026, to Tuesday, October 20
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株式会社ケンエレファント will hold “Kathy Lam Kuroyama POPUP,” a pop-up event featuring illustrator 黒山Kathy Lam, at “KENELE STAND なんばパークス店” from October 6 to October 20, 2026.
Facts
Oct. 6, 2026 (Tue.)
October 20 (Tue)
11:00～21:00
Companies mentioned：株式会社ケンエレファント、KENELE STAND なんばパークス店、なんばパークスT-terrace
シーラHD Announces Financial Results Briefing for Individual Investors, Institutional Investors and Analysts
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株式会社シーラホールディングス announced that it will hold an online investor relations event on October 15, 2026, to discuss its financial results and outlook for the 1st quarter of the fiscal year ending May 2027.
テスホールディングス publishes analyst report by 株式会社シェアードリサーチ
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テスホールディングス published an analyst report prepared by 株式会社シェアードリサーチ on October 1, 2026. The report explains the company’s business overview and progress on its medium-term management plan, “TX2030,” and is scheduled to be updated quarterly.
[Oct. 17 (Sat.)] Drone show to be held at ツエーゲン金沢’s “Go-sta Revival Festival”! 500 drones will light up the night sky for the club’s 20th anniversary
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株式会社ドローンショー・ジャパン will put on a show featuring 500 drones as the finale of the ツエーゲン金沢 vs. 奈良クラブ match, to be held at Kanazawa Go Go Curry Stadium on October 17, 2026.
榊󠄀原清一, representative of 株式会社EMOLVA, appeared as a guest on FM FUJI’s popular radio show “Our Life Travelogue” and talked about social media marketing and business strategy.
Facts
More than 500,000 social media followers in total
Friday, Oct. 30, 2026
Provides social media marketing services to more than 1,000 companies
A track record of attracting more than 18,000 job applicants
Influencers with a combined following of 1.9 million and
Disposable diaper subscription service “Te-bura To-en®” to launch at public childcare facilities in 静岡県伊東市 starting October 2026
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BABY JOB株式会社 and 静岡県伊東市 signed a childcare support partnership agreement on October 1, 2026, and will launch the disposable diaper subscription service “Te-bura To-en®” at 4 public childcare facilities in the city.
Facts
From Oct. 2026
All public childcare facilities in Ito City (4 facilities)
[Flying Tiger] Opens an “Amazon Store” on Oct. 1 (Thu.)! Sales begin for 100 items catering to bulk purchases by businesses and organizations
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Zebra Japan株式会社 will open an “Amazon Store” on October 1 and begin selling around 100 items to meet demand for bulk purchases by businesses and organizations.
Asset Management One × Matsui Securities collaboration campaign launches: earn increased reward points twice over on the “Tawara No Load Focus” series
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Starting October 1, 2026, Matsui Securities will run a campaign offering extra investment trust balance points and credit card investment points for 5 funds in Asset Management One’s “Tawara No Load Focus” series.
Facts
Starting Oct. 1 (Thu.), 2026
5 funds in the “Tawara No Load Focus” series
Up to 1.17% (annual rate)
20,000 points per month
A flat 2% in Matsui Securities points
Up to 3% in points
16 defense and aerospace-related stocks in developed countries
“Kids NISA” support program launches, offering up to 4,000 points to parents and children. Support for asset building by families with children coincides with the start of account-opening reservations
[株式会社セレッソ大阪] Paid content “Cerezo+” added to the club’s official app!
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セレッソ大阪 will launch “Cerezo+,” a paid content service priced at 990 yen per month, in its official app starting October 1, 2026. The service will offer exclusive videos and interviews, with a free trial for 2 weeks from registration.
A winning partnership returns: レッドブル and Honda HRC reunite in MotoGP from 2027
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レッドブル and Honda HRC announced that they will renew their partnership in the MotoGP factory program starting with the 2027 season. The pair previously achieved 4 titles and 45 wins, and are joining forces again to compete in a new era of 850cc machines.
A familiar taste returns! The original, classic burdock salad is back. A survey about burdock salad and recipes are also now available on the special website. <Commercial Burdock Salad 40th Anniversary Project>
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To mark the 40th anniversary of its commercial burdock salad, ケンコーマヨネーズ株式会社 will relaunch the salad with its original, classic flavor starting November 2. Survey results and recipes are also available on the special website.
Acceptance speech released! 36th (2026) Bunkamura Prix des Deux Magots
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“Riding an Elephant,” a book by Naoyuki Kinoshita, won the 36th Bunkamura Prix des Deux Magots, hosted by 株式会社東急文化村, and the winner’s acceptance speech has been released. The selection committee member was Hiroshi Aramata.
新日本製薬株式会社 held an offer ceremony on October 1, 2026, welcoming 7 prospective new graduates and including opportunities to interact with senior employees and experience the company’s products.
What will they transform into this year? Fluffy cats, Heisei-era high school girls, and ghosts all gather for Halloween with リセマイン and ビールーム
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株式会社ナルミヤ・インターナショナル is now selling children’s clothing for Halloween costumes and everyday wear from its kids’ brands Lycee mine（リセマイン） and b.ROOM（ビールーム）.
Facts
26 brands
2,530 yen
3,300 yen
4,290 yen
1,320 yen
2,970 yen
1,980 yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社ナルミヤ・インターナショナル、Lycee mine、リセマイン、b.ROOM、ビールーム、ZOZOTOWN、楽天市場、イオン、シューラルー、and D petit main
Esports team “REJECT” to launch official fan club on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026
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株式会社REJECT will launch its official fan club on Oct. 3, 2026. It will be operated by 株式会社アソビダス and offer benefits including priority ticket sales and exclusive content.
Facts
Launches on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026
Annual plan: ¥6,050 (tax included)
Monthly plan: 550 yen (tax included)
Birthday messages are scheduled to begin in January 2027.
REJECT is an esports team founded in 2018.
An international tournament with a total prize pool of more than 10 billion yen
Musical 『新テニスの王子様』The Final Stage × TOWER RECORDS CAFE to be held in Ikebukuro and Umeda! New merchandise featuring specially shot photos themed around “towels” to be released!
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中外鉱業株式会社 will hold a collaborative event between the musical 『新テニスの王子様』The Final Stage and TOWER RECORDS CAFE in Ikebukuro and Umeda, selling new towel-themed merchandise and collaboration menu items.
Facts
26 members in total
Friday, October 2, 2026
All ¥1,990 (tax included)
For every ¥3,000 (tax included)
5,000 yen (tax included)
Companies mentioned：中外鉱業株式会社、TOWER RECORDS CAFE、TOWER RECORDS、タワーレコード
Mikako Komatsu, Kiyono Yasuno, Rina Hidaka, Ayaka Asai and Yoko Hikasa star in a completely new staged reading depicting the eve of Angely Diva’s formation: “朗読劇『モンソニ！』～Angely Diva 純白の絆～,” to be held on Feb. 21, 2027
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株式会社MIXI announced that it will hold a completely new staged reading, “朗読劇『モンソニ！』～Angely Diva 純白の絆～,” from “モンソニ！,” a spinoff project of the smartphone RPG 『モンスターストライク』, on Feb. 21, 2027.
Facts
February 21, 2027
The number of users worldwide has surpassed 66 million
【にじさんじ】剣持刀也’s real solo live 【虚空狂宴】 to stream live on Nico Nico on Oct. 11; Kuzuha, ピーナッツくん and Hoshimachi Suisei to appear as guests
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株式会社ドワンゴ announced that 剣持刀也 of VTuber group 「にじさんじ」 will hold his real solo live show 「虚空狂宴」 at K-Arena Yokohama on Oct. 11, 2026, with a broadcast on Nico Nico Live. Guests will include 葛葉, ピーナッツくん and 星街すいせい.
【TGC AUDITION】Collaboration with STU48, which marks its 10th anniversary! “STU48×TGC SETOUCHI GIRLS AUDITION 2027” to be held!
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株式会社W TOKYO announced that it will hold “STU48×TGC SETOUCHI GIRLS AUDITION 2027,” an audition to discover the next generation of stars in collaboration with STU48, which marks its 10th anniversary. Applications will be accepted from Sept. 30 to Nov. 8, 2026, and successful candidates are scheduled to make their debut on stage at the 44th マイナビ Tokyo Girls Collection 2027 SPRING/SUMMER. The event will partner with the live-streaming app ミクチャ.
Facts
Marking its 10th anniversary
Set to be held for the 8th consecutive year
44th マイナビ Tokyo Girls Collection
17:00 on Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026, 23:59
Girls born between April 2, 2002 and April 1, 2015
From 6th grade through age 24
Video (up to 30 seconds)
Boasts 94% brand awareness
The total number of people reached exceeded approximately 8 million
【BS Nippon TV】Furasoba arrives in northern Kanto for the first time! Going behind the scenes at a “high school soba-making competition” in Gunma, where students put their youth on the line! This and that are free? Drunk Tsukaji worries as the freebies pile up! At this rate, will everything become free!?
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Drunk Tsukaji visits そば工房ことぶき堂 in Ota, Gunma Prefecture, reporting on the National High School Soba-Making Competition and the restaurant’s dishes, which come with plenty of free extras. The article also introduces the program 『ドランク塚地のふらっと立ち食いそば』 and its broadcast information.
Final-season schedule and venues announced! 【メットライフ生命女子Ｆリーグ2026-27】
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The regular season of メットライフ生命女子Ｆリーグ2026-27 has concluded, and the final-season schedule and matchups, starting Nov. 14, have been announced. The annual champion will be determined by the total points earned after all 16 rounds, and all men’s and women’s F.League matches will be streamed on 「ＦリーグＴＶ」.
Toward a safe and secure environment where everyone can thrive: measures against customer harassment and new initiatives to prevent harassment in our recruitment activities
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株式会社セブン‐イレブン・ジャパン announced enhanced measures against customer harassment and new initiatives to prevent harassment in its recruitment activities. Starting in October 2024, it added notices for franchise stores to display and specifications for employee name badges, and established a new consultation desk for job applicants.
【Maison de FLEUR】Popular faux-fur tippet that sold out immediately last year returns! A winter accessories collection bringing seasonal style to your neck, ears and hands
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Maison de FLEUR, a brand of 株式会社ストライプインターナショナル, will launch its “PALE WINTER” winter accessories collection featuring ribbons and faux fur on Oct. 16, 2026. Centered on the tippet that sold out last year, the collection includes 8 styles such as stoles, earmuffs and gloves, with advance orders also available.
Facts
Friday, October 16, 2026
8 styles in total
￥5,500
￥5,000
￥7,700
￥6,200
￥6,000
￥6,600
￥12,100
￥4,500
￥2,900
￥3,950
Companies mentioned：株式会社ストライプインターナショナル、Maison de FLEUR、STRIPE CLUB、earth music＆ecology、イオンモール岡山、ZOZOTOWN
～ホテルグランヴィア和歌山×串本町～ Bringing the charms of Japan’s southernmost point from Wakayama’s gateway! Special display of the KAIROS rocket begins
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ホテルグランヴィア和歌山 will begin a special exhibition of the private small rocket “KAIROS” in its lobby on October 1, 2026, aiming to showcase the appeal of Kushimoto Town and attract visitors to Spaceport Kii.
Limited-edition prizes featuring キャラis character とっぴんず! The rabbit topping character’s “とっぴんず Mascot Ball Chain” will be available at モーリーファンタジー and PALO from October 9 (Friday).
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株式会社イオンファンタジー will begin offering limited-edition prizes featuring キャラis character とっぴんず at locations including モーリーファンタジー and PALO from October 9. It will also sell T-shirts on Amazon and distribute free coupons through its official LINE account.
Facts
From October 9 (Friday)
All 3 types
Approximately 10 cm tall
Friday, Oct. 9, 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社イオンファンタジー、モーリーファンタジー、PALO、モーリーオンライン、キャラis、イトウセトカ、Amazon、Amazon.co.jp、Amazon.com, Inc.
口コミコム to exhibit at the 9th Tourism, Hotel and Food Service Industry HOKKAIDO2026 — October 7–October 8 @ Access Sapporo
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株式会社mov will exhibit at the 9th Tourism, Hotel and Food Service Industry HOKKAIDO2026, held at Access Sapporo from October 7 to 8, and demonstrate its 口コミコム platform, which centralizes customer acquisition for businesses.
[Z-kai Correspondence Courses] Won top honors and awards in numerous categories in the Eed Award 2026 “Correspondence Education” customer satisfaction survey.
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株式会社Ｚ会 won top honors and awards in numerous categories across stages ranging from preschool to high school and university entrance exam preparation in the Eed Award 2026 “Correspondence Education” customer satisfaction survey.
トランスコスモス and アサヒ飲料 team up to launch new title “アサヒ飲料 ワクワク大作戦！” on Roblox
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トランスコスモス will team up with アサヒ飲料 to launch the new game “アサヒ飲料 ワクワク大作戦！” on Roblox on October 1, 2026. It follows the first installment from July 2025 and is being co-developed with 株式会社moze.
[Exclusive on JOYSOUND] Sing along to RIIZE music videos! All 10 songs featuring the artists’ own video footage arrive at once!
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株式会社エクシング’s JOYSOUND karaoke service will exclusively stream artist-video karaoke for all 10 songs by RIIZE, the boy group signed to SMエンターテインメント, from October 1, 2026.
Launching multilingual support for the “Mimamoru Me App” with WOVN.app! — Supporting a total of 8 languages, including English, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese and Nepali —
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株式会社ミマモルメ will launch multilingual support for the “Mimamoru Me App” on October 1, 2026, adopting WOVN.app from Wovn Technologies株式会社 to support a total of 8 languages, including English, Chinese and Korean.
From competition to co-creation: Picotaro and 古坂大魔王 appointed ambassadors! Collaboration between the shopping centers エスパル仙台 and 仙台PARCO near Sendai Station, “エスパルコ祭,” starts Friday, October 9!
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The “エスパルコ祭” collaboration between 仙台PARCO, operated by 株式会社パルコ, and エスパル仙台, operated by 仙台ターミナルビル株式会社, will run from October 9, 2026. Picotaro and 古坂大魔王 have been appointed ambassadors, and activities will include gift certificate giveaways and prize drawings.
Facts
Oct. 9, 2026
Limited to the first 4,000 tickets
A 1,000-yen gift certificate
Purchases of 10,000 yen or more (tax included; receipts cannot be combined; only same-day receipts are valid)
Purchases of 20,000 yen or more (tax included; receipts cannot be combined; only same-day receipts are valid)
Feature on 松村洋季, who became chairperson of EY新日本有限責任監査法人 in 2025; Accountant's magazine issue 83 published
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ジャスネットコミュニケーションズ has published issue 83 of the accounting industry magazine Accountant's magazine. The cover feature profiles 松村洋季, who became chairperson of EY新日本有限責任監査法人 in 2025.
DOWNTOWN+ 1st anniversary celebration, first installment: Chidori’s Daigo talks at length with Matsumoto! First appearance on DT+ with “I want to ___!” Anniversary appreciation campaign also launches!
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DOWNTOWN+ will mark the 1st anniversary of its launch on November 1, 2026. To celebrate, it will stream a conversation between Hitoshi Matsumoto and Daigo of Chidori, and run an anniversary campaign featuring a prize drawing for annual-plan subscribers and gifts for continuing members.
The “Rance 10 -Kessen-” collaboration campaign is underway in the DMM GAMES “千年戦争アイギス” series! Take part in the event to get the platinum-rarity “人類軍総統ランス”!
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合同会社EXNOA is holding a collaboration campaign with “ランス10 -決戦-” in the DMM GAMES “千年戦争アイギス” series from October 1. New units, including “人類軍総統ランス,” can be obtained through limited-time summons and missions.
New limited-time ★5 Ukano Mitama and ★5 Eva are coming to DMM GAMES's Ayakashi Rumble! A limited-time Demon Assault event offering special Reminiscence Scenery is also underway!
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In DMM GAMES's Ayakashi Rumble!, operated by 合同会社EXNOA, limited-time ★5 Shikigami Ukano Mitama and Eva will appear starting Oct. 1. A free 10-pull summon and a Demon Assault event are also being held as part of the 7th anniversary campaign.
A succession of items celebrating the 25th anniversary of Digimon Tamers are coming!
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To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Digimon Tamers, new products including mistgraph prints and T-shirts will be released by ムービック. Preorders are being accepted through アニメイト通販 and other outlets.
An online lottery featuring newly drawn illustrations from the TV anime Yu Yu Hakusho is coming! A wide range of luxurious prizes featuring these rare illustrations is on offer!!
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株式会社KADOKAWA will launch an online lottery featuring newly drawn illustrations from the TV anime Yu Yu Hakusho on Oct. 8, 2026. Prizes include cushions and acrylic stands, and a repost campaign will also be held on X.
Businesses to select and support startups, etc. responsible for implementing the FY Reiwa 8 Smart Service Implementation Project for Addressing Social Issues have been selected
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東京都 selected 合同会社DMM.com and 株式会社ユニッジ, 2 companies, as promotion partners for the FY Reiwa 8 Smart Service Implementation Project for Addressing Social Issues.
On the milestone of the 40th anniversary of its serialization, Chama is making a comeback. Obocchama-kun REBORN is set to air on テレビ朝日 networks in 2027!
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To mark the 40th anniversary of the serialization of Obocchama-kun, a completely new anime series, Obocchama-kun REBORN, will air on テレビ朝日 networks in 2027. Chie Kōjiro will reprise her role as the protagonist's voice actor, and the series will be produced as a Japan-India coproduction following the success of the original in India.
Facts
40th anniversary of the start of serialization
Since 1986
In 1989
The 34th 小学館 Manga Award
Since the series ended its TV run in 1992
In 2027
After 35 years
Original２０２１年のコロナ禍に
Of the 52 weeks in a year
For 40 weeks
Companies mentioned：テレビ朝日、株式会社テレビ朝日、月刊コロコロコミック、小学館、Green Gold Animation、シンエイ動画、Sony Pictures Networks India
【京都精華大学】A lecture by globally active architect 秀平遠藤, hosted by the Department of Architecture. Architect 伸高松 will moderate.
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The 7th event in MASTER ARCHITECT, a lecture series hosted by the Department of Architecture at 京都精華大学, will be held on Oct. 23, 2026. Architect 秀平遠藤 will give a lecture titled “Specific and General Solutions in Architecture.” 伸高松 will moderate.
Facts
Oct. 23, 2026
15:30〜17:00
Doors open: 15:00
Capacity: 100 people
Fee: Free
7th event
Companies mentioned：学校法人京都精華大学、京都精華大学、遠藤秀平建築研究所、神戸大学、東北大学、天津大学、日本建築設計学会、京都市立芸術大学、筑紫の丘斎場（日本建設業連合会）、日本建築家協会、公共建築協会、日本建築学会、Gustavo Gili、Phaidon、鹿島出版、Electa、建築資料研究社、住まいの図書館出版局、筑摩書房、TOTO出版、A.D.A EDITA Tokyo Co,.Ltd.、Electa Mondadori、高松伸建築設計事務所、アメリカ建築家協会（AIA）、ドイツ建築家協会（BDA）、英国王立建築家協会（RIBA）、国土庁、京都府
Logo for “Bonito Town Tosa Kure” unveiled! The town that loves bonito more than any other in Japan aims to further promote its brand around bonito
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The Kure district of Nakatosa Town, Kochi Prefecture, unveiled the “Bonito Town Tosa Kure” logo as part of efforts to promote the town's brand around bonito. The シン・鰹乃國プロジェクト推進協議会 officially launched in April 2025 and will advance its branding plan from April 2026.
“huf®” x “TAION” collaboration item collection launches its 2nd release!
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The 2nd collaboration collection from “huf®” and Japan-born inner-down brand “TAION” is launching. The collection features a lightweight down jacket with box quilting and goes on sale Oct. 2.
Facts
Original10月2日(金)10:00より発売いたします
¥35,970
¥34,980
Launched in Japan in October 2016
Founded in 2002 by professional skateboarder Keith Hufnagel
High-density 400T or higher taffeta
Down with 650 fill power or higher
Companies mentioned：株式会社TSIホールディングス、huf®、Taion、TAION、hufworldwide.jp、HUF JAPAN
[Flood Countermeasures] SDS Holdings launches its “Flood Detection Notification and Disaster Prevention Support Service.” The integrated service ranges from notifications that “warn in advance” of flooding at individual buildings to flood barrier and electrical equipment protection work, as well as post-disaster recovery and reconstruction support.
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株式会社SDSホールディングス has launched its “Flood Detection Notification and Disaster Prevention Support Service,” an integrated offering that uses its subsidiary Shoden Sha to provide flood detection alerts, support for countermeasures such as flood barrier installation, and post-disaster recovery assistance.
Monday, Nov. 2: WEB seminar on “Admixtures, Waste Utilization and CO₂ Fixation Technologies for Decarbonizing Cement and Concrete: Resource Circulation and Social Implementation Through Low-Clinker Cement, Carbon-Negative Concrete and Artificial Limestone”
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株式会社AndTech will hold a WEB seminar on Nov. 2, 2026, on the theme of “Admixtures, Waste Utilization and CO₂ Fixation Technologies for Decarbonizing Cement and Concrete.” The fee is 60,500 yen (tax included).
Facts
Scheduled to begin on Nov. 2, 2026
Participation fee: 60,500 yen
Annual production of approximately 46 million t
As much as 23 million t/year of industrial byproducts and waste
Companies mentioned：株式会社AndTech、NEDO、Heidelberg Materials、デンカ、Carbon Upcycling、O.C.O. Technology、Blue Planet Systems
株式会社DYM consolidates 4 recruitment support services for new graduates and young professionals under the “Meets Company” brand
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株式会社DYM will consolidate 4 recruitment support services for new graduates and young professionals under the “Meets Company” brand starting Oct. 1, 2026, and begin offering them under a new service structure.
Facts
From Oct. 1, 2026
Original26卒登録者は11万人以上
Capital: 50 million yen
Revenue: ¥32.46 billion (22nd term)
¥40.17 billion (23rd fiscal term)
3,039 consolidated employees (as of April 1, 2026)
Works Barrier-Free establishes operational guidelines to create an environment where people with disabilities can continue working with peace of mind
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株式会社ワークスバリアフリー, a group company of 株式会社DYM, has established operational guidelines to create an environment where people with disabilities can continue working with peace of mind.
Niigata Prefecture’s 南魚沼市 to hold “Oshigoto Fair 2026,” a hands-on job experience event!
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Niigata Prefecture’s 南魚沼市 will hold “Oshigoto Fair 2026” on October 12, 2026, jointly with イクミライ_プロジェクト and 一般社団法人南魚沼市まちづくり推進機構. Following last year’s event, which featured 25 local companies and attracted about 900 parents and children, this hands-on event aims to nurture the next generation of workers.
Keihodo Pharmaceutical announced that it will revise the price of “Microgen Pasta” in response to rising packaging material and logistics costs, as well as higher prices for imported raw materials due to the weak yen.
[Kurosaki Switch] From Oct. 1–4: “Yakitori & Food Fest,” “Kurosaki GRAND PARK MARKET,” and a giant tumbling box arrives in the shopping arcade!
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“Yakitori & Food Fest,” “Kurosaki GRAND PARK MARKET,” and “KUROSAKI ARCADE GIGA BOX,” featuring a giant tumbling box, will be held from October 1 to 4 at Kurosaki Station, the Matsunamiki Park in Magarizato, and the Kurosaki Comes shopping arcade.
Film “The Beast in Sheep’s Clothing,” produced by Amazon MGMスタジオ and directed by Yang Liping, wins the “Amazon Prime Video Take One Award” and is selected for a special screening at the 39th Tokyo International Film Festival
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The film “The Beast in Sheep’s Clothing,” produced by Amazon MGMスタジオ, has been selected for a special screening at the 39th Tokyo International Film Festival as a work by director Yang Liping, who won the “Amazon Prime Video Take One Award” at the 36th Tokyo International Film Festival.
Facts
Feature film production budget of up to 100 million yen
Companies mentioned：Prime Video、Amazon MGMスタジオ、Amazon、徳間書店、BAGGIO、STORY LABO WRITERS’ ROOM、DAZN、dアニメストア for Prime Video、NHKオンデマンド、Korean Drama & Entertainment channel K、J SPORTS、SPOTV
Reiwa 8: 森山酒造 to hold its autumn brewery open house
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小郡 City’s 森山酒造 will hold its autumn brewery open house on October 4, Reiwa 8. Visitors can sample new sake aged at low temperatures, and food stalls will be set up.
“Daidai Festa,” a job experience event for elementary school students
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“Daidai Festa,” a job experience event for elementary school students, will be held in 小郡市, with about 200 people taking part. This year, a programming corner will be added with support from ㈱リビングロボット.
[Sagamihara City] Participants selected for “GLiS-Tech Acceleration Program,” a growth support program focused on technology and deep-tech ventures and startups!
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Sagamihara City and 神奈川県 announced the 5 companies selected for the “GLiS-Tech Acceleration Program,” a support program for technology and deep-tech ventures.
Special exhibition to be held for the first time at 九州歴史資料館: “The Tachibana Family of the Yanagawa Domain: Muneshige and the Regalia and Attire of Successive Generations”
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The special exhibition “The Tachibana Family of the Yanagawa Domain: Muneshige and the Regalia and Attire of Successive Generations” will open at 九州歴史資料館 on October 10, Reiwa 8. Artifacts from the Tachibana family’s collection of daimyo furnishings will be displayed for the first time.
Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden: A carpet of 500 original-species cyclamens is at its peak; “Original-Species Cyclamen Exhibition” now underway
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The “Original-Species Cyclamen Exhibition” is being held at Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden from September 26 to November 29. A display of about 500 plants is at its peak, and sales and a special lecture are also being held.
Facts
About 500 Cyclamen hederifolium plants
Admission: 1,000 yen
Adults (junior high school students and older): 900 yen
Children (ages 4 to elementary school age): 450 yen
A “Tanuki and Kitsune” TV anime and new release celebration fair begins at bookstores nationwide on October 1!
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A nationwide bookstore fair celebrating the TV anime adaptation and new release of the comic “Tanuki and Kitsune,” which has surpassed 1.35 million copies in cumulative series sales, will begin on October 1, 2026, from 株式会社フロンティアワークス. The TV anime is also scheduled to begin airing on October 4 of the same year.
Facts
Cumulative series sales surpass 1.35 million copies
From Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
All 4 designs: “Morning,” “Daytime,” “Evening,” and “Night”
10 years of the Act on the Promotion of the Elimination of Buraku Discrimination: Its significance and challenges
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小郡市 and 小郡市教育委員会 will hold an open lecture, “Tanabata Human Rights Lecture,” featuring 九州大学 Professor Emeritus Hirofumi Uchida, to mark 10 years since the Act on the Promotion of the Elimination of Buraku Discrimination took effect.
The birth anniversary festival for poet Utaro Noda, born in Ogori City, was held for the 37th time, drawing 1,528 entries of commemorative poems from across Japan.
Two programs launch in October! Information on the Carbon-Neutral Products and Services Study Group (8 sessions in total) and the GPN Sustainability Training Program (4 sessions in total)
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The グリーン購入ネットワーク（GPN） will launch 2 programs in October 2026: the Carbon-Neutral Products and Services Study Group and the GPN Sustainability Training Program. It is also running a campaign offering free annual membership fees for new members to mark its 30th anniversary.
KANDA Festival 2026: Connecting with the community and engaging with the world
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学校法人佐野学園（神田外語グループ）, in partnership with local organizations, NTT都市開発株式会社, イオンモール株式会社 and others, will hold KANDA Festival 2026 in the area around the west exit of Kanda Station on October 9 and 10, 2026. Based on 千代田区’s vision for a “walkable city,” the event will promote community interaction through a range of activities, including a children’s Halloween parade and opportunities to experience games from around the world.
Chiki’s Picture Book Project: For Everyone 100 Years from Now
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小郡市立図書館 will invite picture-book author Kikuchi Chiki to give a “Family Reading Promotion Lecture.” The event will include live painting and an autograph session, with capacity for 100 people.
Facts
Capacity: 100 people
Children under 10 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Advisers to be dispatched for harassment-prevention training
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小郡市 will launch a program to dispatch advisers to training sessions held by businesses and voluntary organizations in the city, based on its enacted ordinance on harassment prevention.
Commemorative events, including snAG golf and a historical panel exhibition, will be held on October 12, Reiwa 8, to mark the 100th anniversary of the opening of Obo Golf Course, which opened in 1926.
【Industry first※1】Aftermarket TV kit using Volkswagen genuine antenna goes on sale; passengers can watch while the vehicle is moving
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株式会社コードテックCAM has launched the “CodeTech TV Tuner Set for Volkswagen Genuine TV Antenna Retrofit Kit,” an aftermarket kit that uses a Volkswagen genuine antenna to let passengers watch TV while the vehicle is moving.
Facts
Price: ¥100,000 (¥110,000 including tax)
Estimated installation time: 1.5 hours or more
Price: ¥110,000 (¥121,000 including tax)
Estimated installation time: 1.8 hours or more
Companies mentioned：株式会社コードテックCAM、Volkswagen、Apple Inc.、Google LLC、Volkswagen AG
小郡市 will hold events including a popular music show and bon dancing under the theme “Furusato Ogori,” marking 100 full years since the start of the Showa era. The event draws around 7,000 visitors in a typical year.
TOPPAN’s metaverse service for supporting students who do not attend school adopted by Tochigi Prefecture
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A metaverse service supporting students who do not attend school, provided by TOPPAN株式会社, a group company of TOPPAN Holdings, has been selected for a contract by the Tochigi Prefectural Board of Education. It will be introduced from October 2026 in cooperation with digital learning materials from Tokyo Shoseki.
Facts
Has reached a record 353,970 people
Has been provided to 40 or more local governments across Japan
Around 40% are not connected to a consultation service
株式会社中国新聞社 has introduced annual payments for its news site 中国新聞デジタル and is running a campaign offering a special price for the first year through January 12.
ランコム is launching its 2026 holiday collection in limited quantities. The release schedule and details are provided for limited-edition coffrets and an advent calendar featuring skincare, makeup and fragrance products, including Absolue, Génifique and Idôle.
“The autumn leaves color the road to Nikko”: Explore distinctive fall foliage while avoiding traffic
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The Nikko City Tourism Association is offering ways to avoid congestion during the autumn foliage season in Nikko National Park, including traveling early in the morning, buying tickets online and using rental bicycles. It also introduces 22 spots across 4 areas—Nikko and Oku-Nikko, Kinugawa and Kawaji, Yunishigawa, Kawamata and Okukinu, and Ashio—along with related events.
ランコム is launching its 2026 holiday collection in limited quantities. The collection includes a multi-use palette, highlighter and lip products, and will go on sale nationwide on October 30.
Facts
The Sweet Escape Palette ¥15,400 (tax included)
Ring & Shine Glossy Highlighter ¥7,150 (tax included)
L’Absolu Rouge Drama Matte (limited-edition packaging and shade) ¥6,600 (tax included)
Hiroshima French restaurant NAKADO caters official French events in tourism friendship-city exchange linking Miyajima and Mont-Saint-Michel
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Hiroshima’s Naka Ward French restaurant NAKADO catered an official event held in Paris and Normandy in September 2026 as part of a tourism friendship-city exchange between Hatsukaichi and the city of Mont-Saint-Michel.
Wins the “Planning Grand Prize” selected by regional magazines nationwide! Issue No. 3 of “MY Stage,” a career guidebook for first-year high school students
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株式会社メリット published No. 3 of “MY Stage,” a career guidebook for first-year high school students, and the 2025 edition won the Planning Grand Prize from タウン情報全国ネットワーク.
Facts
End of August 2026
“MY Stage 2025,” published in 2025
20th Planning Grand Prize
For 42 high schools
For approximately 7,000 first-year high school students
estie appoints former Permira Japan head Ryotaro Fujii as outside director
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株式会社estie announced that Ryotaro Fujii, former head of Permira’s Japan operations, became an outside director effective September 1, 2026.
Facts
Effective Sept. 1, 2026
From 2015
Since 2018
From 2023
After graduating from the University of Tokyo Faculty of Law in 1997
Companies mentioned：株式会社estie、ペルミラ・アドバイザーズ株式会社、サッポロビール株式会社、株式会社スシローグローバルホールディングス、株式会社FOOD & LIFE COMPANIES、株式会社トランジットホールディングス、マルホ株式会社、ゴールドマン・サックス証券会社、株式会社KKRジャパン
Rakuten Pay: comedy duo Nasu Nakanishi named “Rakuten Pay Toyama Prefecture One-Day Lifestyle Support Captain”
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Rakuten Payment held an event appointing comedy duo Nasu Nakanishi as “Rakuten Pay Toyama Prefecture One-Day Lifestyle Support Captains” to mark the launch of a campaign offering up to 10% back exclusively in Toyama Prefecture.
Facts
Starting Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
Campaign offering up to 10% back
Up to 20% of the purchase amount will be returned in “Rakuten Points”
First-ever for chocoZAP: Malaysia’s second location, “chocoZAP SS15,” a large standalone store spanning 3 floors and approximately 222 tsubo, opens
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RIZAP Group opened “chocoZAP SS15,” its largest chocoZAP location, a large standalone store spanning 3 floors and approximately 222 tsubo, in Malaysia on October 1, 2026. The store will function as a service laboratory and serve as a global flagship location and key hub for overseas expansion.
Facts
2,030 locations in Japan
Up to 150 locations
7,911 square feet
Approximately 222 tsubo
Approximately 735 square meters
Noon on Thursday, October 1, 2026
Membership fee: RM80
Monthly plan: RM198/month
54.4% of adults are overweight or obese
Adult diabetes prevalence: 15.6%
Companies mentioned：RIZAPグループ株式会社、chocoZAP、INTI カレッジ スバン、サンウェイ大学、モナッシュ大学マレーシア校、テイラーズ大学、マレーシア保健省、Institute for Public Health: IKU、マレーシア関税局、Royal Malaysian Customs Department、JETRO、日本貿易振興機構
【Celebrating cumulative sales surpassing 100,000】 “Fukumeguri Festival” begins Thursday, October 1, 2026. Four initiatives celebrating the good fortune of Harapan
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株式会社クラビズ will hold the “Fukumeguri Festival” starting October 1, 2026, to celebrate cumulative sales of its flagship product, “Harapan,” surpassing 100,000 units. The four initiatives include a popularity vote and idea submissions, a one-day event, a fortune slip included with purchases for the first 800 customers, and a limited release in a special “red” color.
【Hitachiota, Ibaraki Prefecture】A new Ibaraki gourmet favorite?! “Kenchinman” to become a commercial product!
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“Kenchinman” will be commercialized in Hitachiota and go on sale at Roadside Station Hitachiota starting October 3, 2026. It will be produced by 株式会社サンショク and sold by 常陸太田産業振興株式会社.
Now Do株式会社 will launch a campaign on October 1, 2026, for the four-a-side soccer tournament “4v4,” founded by Keisuke Honda. The campaign will waive entry fees for up to 4 tournaments for players participating for the first time or with 1–3 lifetime appearances.
Facts
Entry fee: ¥0
Begins Thursday, October 1, 2026
To be held on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2027
Capital: 100 million yen
Companies mentioned：Now Do株式会社、au、ミズノフットサルプラザ新百合ヶ丘、ミズノフットサルプラザBumB、SMBC FIELD HONDA Football Area
Lubit Credit Card launches a new-member campaign, offering up to 5,000 points for meeting spending requirements
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株式会社バローフィナンシャルサービス will run a new-member campaign for the Lubit Credit Card starting October 1, 2026, offering up to 5,000 points to those who meet the requirements.
True pufferfish with shikuwasa?! An October-only kamameshi born from an unexpected Hokkaido–Okinawa pairing arrives in Fukushima, Osaka
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北海道海鮮 にほんいち 福島店, operated by 株式会社N・I, will begin serving a limited-time kamameshi made with Hokkaido true pufferfish and shikuwasa delivered directly from Okinawa on October 1, 2026.
Facts
Price: 1,848 yen (tax included)
Available from October 1, 2026 (Thursday) to October 31 (Saturday)
【山崎実業 new product announcement】 New products are now available, including a stand that keeps calendars and small items organized beneath a monitor and a spice rack that can be installed by clipping it onto a glass range guard.
Macromill named to Best101 in the Press Release Awards 2026! Survey release on industry-specific personas based on data from 30,000 people selected from 4,236 entries
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株式会社マクロミル's press release, “Industry-Specific Personas Revealed Through Data from 30,000 People,” was named to the Best101 among 4,236 entries in the Press Release Awards 2026, hosted by PR TIMES.