76th Charity Concert “Messiah (Geidai Messiah)” to be held
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The Asahi Shimbun Social Welfare Organization will hold the 76th Charity Concert “Messiah (Geidai Messiah)” on December 22, 2026. In collaboration with 東京藝術大学, it will perform George Frideric Handel’s “Messiah.” Proceeds will go toward social welfare programs and support for disaster-affected areas.
Notice Regarding the Launch of the Disaster Prevention Solutions Business Promotion Project
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SAAFホールディングス株式会社 has resolved to launch the Disaster Prevention Solutions Business Promotion Project on October 1, 2026, to address disaster prevention challenges faced by local governments and others. Mr. 坂口岳洋 will serve as project manager, bringing together the technology and expertise of group companies to provide disaster prevention solutions.
川崎市藤子・F・不二雄ミュージアム will launch its special autumn and winter event, “Autumn & Winter Fair 2026-27,” on October 7, 2026. Plans include interior decorations, limited-edition menu items and new products.
ALBA, the store traffic platform that gives consultants headaches, officially launches with AI Agent Aurora
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合同会社慣人's officially launched ALBA, a store traffic platform integrating trade area research, GBP management and other functions, on August 10, 2026. An update on September 11 of the same year added AI Agent Aurora.
“Why donate to this community?”—Muture CEO Daisuke 莇 discusses corporate hometown tax donations at Ebisu-PO
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株式会社Muture will speak at “Ebisu-PO,” an event hosted by サッポロ不動産開発株式会社 on October 1, 2026. Its representative director and CEO, 莇大介, will raise questions about explaining corporate hometown tax donations internally.
Facts
Donations totaled approximately ¥63.14 billion in FY2024 (Reiwa 6).
“ERP should be simpler”: Commerce Robotics unveils development concept for eerp, a cloud ERP for small and medium-sized businesses. Bringing the e-commerce industry standard of “adapting operations to the system” to core business operations at smaller companies
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株式会社コマースロボティクス unveiled the development concept for eerp, a cloud ERP for small and medium-sized businesses, and announced it on its official website on October 1, 2026. The company’s guiding principle is to apply standard practices from the e-commerce industry to core business operations, with “adapting operations to the standard” as its basic policy.
Facts
Published on the official website on October 1, 2026
Used by 2,000 companies
60 million orders processed annually
3 automation patents
Available starting at ¥10,000 per month, before tax
Small and medium-sized businesses with 500 or fewer employees
A new era of “researching it yourself” for property searches in Tottori. LIVTO TOTTORI不動産 publishes a “guide to its website” bringing together free property information and diagnostic tools
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LIVTO TOTTORI不動産, operated by 株式会社LIVTO, has published a “guide to its website” that brings together online tools for finding information on everything from property searches to purchases and sales.
[October 1, “Coffee Day”] Drink, learn and savor. Scrop launches “Barista Selection,” a coffee experience that helps you refine your tastes!
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Scrop COFFEE ROASTERS, a specialty coffee shop operated by 株式会社マルハンダイニング, has launched Barista Selection, a new product line to be sold monthly, in celebration of “Coffee Day” on October 1. The first release is a tasting set featuring different varieties from Hacienda Copey in Costa Rica (¥2,980).
ヒトトヒトホールディングス holds ceremony for 2027 hires; surprise screening of special message from Hideki Matsui, “Human Power Ambassador”
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ヒトトヒトホールディングス held a ceremony on October 1, 2026, for 11 people scheduled to join the company in 2027. A special video message from “Human Power Ambassador” Hideki Matsui was screened as a surprise for the company’s first cohort of new graduates hired since its listing.
Facts
A talent pool of approximately 12,000 people
11 people scheduled to join the company in 2027
Since its founding in 1974
It listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard Market on April 7, 2026
We have supported more than 1,000 companies in total
TEAC Store to open a one-day pop-up at CASSETTE WEEK MARKET 2026
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ティアックストア, operated by ティアック株式会社, will open a one-day pop-up at CASSETTE WEEK MARKET 2026, taking place in Shinjuku on October 12, 2026. The store will offer listening sessions and displays of limited-edition models and new products.
Facts
One-day pop-up store
October 12, 2026 (Monday, national holiday)
Event hours: 12:00–19:00
60th anniversary of domestic cassette tape production
Travel on a whim, travel smart. For those who are almost ready to give up on travel: take a solo trip or travel with someone, whenever you like. Book smart and easily with グットリ’s Peach Dynamic package and enjoy a memorable stay in Narita and Chiba!
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グッドトリップエクスプレス (グットリ), a travel booking site operated by 日本空輸株式会社, has published a feature page using Peach flights. Its Peach Dynamic Express package, which combines airfare and hotel stays, offers trips to the Narita and Chiba areas.
Facts
If your departure date is at least 30 days away
Early-bird discount 30 (book at least 30 days before departure): 3% off
Early Bird 60 (book at least 60 days before departure)
Early-bird discount 60 (book at least 60 days before departure): 5% off
Early Bird 90 (book at least 90 days before departure)
Early-bird discount 90 (book at least 90 days before departure): 7% off
“Please let it clear up soon!” Giant teru teru bozu mural appears in Tokyo after its longest spell of rain on record
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Following a record 36 consecutive days of precipitation in central Tokyo, 株式会社OVER ALLs painted a mural inspired by a teru teru bozu at Tokyo Mural Square in Aoyama, Tokyo.
Encounter株式会社 makes 株式会社トライデント, which operates the physician recruitment service Medical Port, a subsidiary
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Encounter株式会社 acquired all shares of 株式会社トライデント, which operates the physician recruitment service Medical Port, and made it a subsidiary effective September 1, 2026. It will expand its business to include recruitment of nurses, allied health professionals and occupational physicians.
[Sponsored by 江東区] Five independent comedy acts gather at 深川江戸資料館! “THE Daibakusho: Laugh and Walk Around Town” to be held Nov. 26
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合同会社laugh bloom will hold “THE Daibakusho: Laugh and Walk Around Town,” a live show featuring 5 independent comedy acts, at 深川江戸資料館 on Nov. 26, 2026. Sponsored by 江東区, the event combines a comedy show with a walk around the neighborhood. Tickets cost 2,000 yen.
AIBORN enters capital and business alliance after receiving investment from Medical Data Vision
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株式会社AIBORN has entered a capital and business alliance after receiving an investment from メディカル・データ・ビジョン株式会社, which owns one of Japan’s largest medical databases. The companies will strengthen their collaboration on product development and delivery to medical institutions, and work to reduce the burden of record-keeping with the medical records AI tool “カタナシ.”
Industry-focused software group SIVA invests more than 14 billion yen in its first 2 years, building a group of 7 companies across 5 industries
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株式会社SIVA has invested more than 14 billion yen in its first 2 years, expanding into a group of 7 companies across 5 industries. In the fiscal year ending September 2026, 4 companies joined the group, which achieved consolidated sales of approximately 4 billion yen and adjusted EBITDA of approximately 1.2 billion yen. Consolidated sales are forecast to exceed 7 billion yen in the fiscal year ending September 2027.
[The story of “Odoru” on BSフジ starts here!] “Odoru Daisosasen” series official spin-off drama “Odoru Daisosasen: Investigation Records Management Office—Shunsaku Aoshima and the 13-Year Gap,” exploring Shunsaku Aoshima’s “13-year gap,” to air for 3 consecutive weeks starting 10/11
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To mark the release of the film “Odoru Daisosasen N.E.W.,” BSフジ will air the official spin-off drama “Odoru Daisosasen: Investigation Records Management Office—Shunsaku Aoshima and the 13-Year Gap” for 3 consecutive weeks starting Oct. 11. The drama depicts the “13 years” missing from Shunsaku Aoshima’s story.
Men’s boxer briefs created in collaboration with illustrator Shion Kawabe are coming from FICUS!
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Men’s boxer briefs created in collaboration with Shion Kawabe, a designer at a stationery and goods manufacturer, are coming from FICUS. They will be available in 4 colors starting Oct. 1, 2026.
MTメタトロン “Premium Coffret 2026” to launch in limited quantities on Monday, Nov. 16, 2026
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MTコスメティクス株式会社 will launch “MTメタトロン Premium Coffret 2026,” a limited-edition collection featuring 7 products from the high-performance skincare brand MTメタトロン, in limited quantities starting Nov. 16, 2026. The price is 13,750 yen, tax included.
[O SKIN & HAIR] The popular No.1 O BALM gets a new scent, O BALM 002, to accelerate its evolution. Advance sales begin Oct. 8 (Thu) at O ATELIER and the official online store.
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Total care brand O SKIN & HAIR will begin advance sales on Oct. 8 of O BALM 002, a new scent for its best-selling O BALM.
Performance dates and ticket information for “MJ The Michael Jackson Musical” finally revealed! Ticket presales begin Oct. 11 (Sun)!
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The international Asia tour of “MJ The Michael Jackson Musical” will open in January 2027 at Tokyu Theatre Orb in Tokyo, with a total of 53 performances. The earliest ticket presale begins Oct. 11, 2026.
Facts
More than 8 million people worldwide
4 Tony Awards®
January 2027
Oct. 11 (Sun.)
Jan. 28 (Thu)
March 14 (Sun)
A total of 53 performances
More than 25 classic songs
A 2-time Pulitzer Prize winner
Premium seat (with benefits): 38,000 yen
SS seat: 25,000 yen
S seat: 19,800 yen
A seat: 16,800 yen
B seat: 12,800 yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社ディスクガレージ、DISK GARAGE、木下グループ、TBS、ローソンチケット、John Gore Organization、MTV
ermhoi × Tadekui to perform a two-act show at MoN Takanawa after closing: “SWAN 02” set for Nov. 28 (Sat)
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A two-act show in the “SWAN 02” series will be held on Nov. 28, 2026, at MoN Takanawa, operated by 一般財団法人JR東日本文化創造財団. Performers are ermhoi and Tadekui.
Facts
Nov. 28, 2026
Advance tickets: 4,500 yen
Tickets at the door: 5,000 yen
Site area: 8,103.21㎡
Total floor area: 24,314.31㎡
Height: 44.19ｍ
Companies mentioned：一般財団法人JR東日本文化創造財団、MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives、MoN Takanawa、Black Boboi、NOT WONK、SADFRANK、品川開発プロジェクト（第Ⅰ期）設計共同企業体、隈研吾建築都市設計事務所、チケットぴあ
From Oct. 1, employers required to take measures against customer harassment
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Renxa株式会社 has released details of its efforts to protect employees through AI call analysis and supervisor verification, in response to measures against customer harassment (kasuhara) becoming mandatory for employers from Oct. 1, 2026.
[Listed on the TSE Standard Market] Anabuki Kosan’s real estate crowdfunding platform Jointo α to open subscriptions for a new fund on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026
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Subscriptions for Fund No. 47, “Area-Diversified Alpha Asset Fund, Series 19,” will open on Oct. 13, 2026, on Jointo α, a real estate crowdfunding platform operated by 穴吹興産株式会社. The income-generating fund totals 340 million yen and covers 8 condominium units in the Kanto, Kansai and Kyushu regions.
Lighting ceremony for Tokinosumika’s “Hikari no Sumika,” the illumination closest to Mount Fuji in Japan, to be held Friday, Oct. 9! A celebratory opening night with a beer festival, dance show, fountains and fireworks!
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株式会社時之栖 will hold the lighting ceremony for “時之栖イルミネーション2026-2027 ひかりのすみか” in Gotemba, Shizuoka Prefecture, on Oct. 9, 2026. This season marks its 25th edition, featuring a fantastical display illuminated by approximately 5.5 million lights. The same day will also feature a beer festival, dance shows, and a collaborative event combining a fountain laser show with fireworks.
Facts
Friday, Oct. 9, 2026
This season marks its 25th edition
Approximately 5.5 million lights
Maximum height: 150m
20m tall
Approximately 300m
Approximately 98,000 tsubo
Adults: 1,300 yen
700 yen for elementary school students
Companies mentioned：株式会社時之栖、SHOJIN ENTERTAINMENT LABO
Announces a Caravan-specific rear automatic air conditioning controller Copy
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アルパインマーケティング will release the “Caravan-Specific Rear Automatic Air Conditioning Controller,” which enables air conditioning to be operated from the rear seats of 日産’s Caravan, in late October 2026.
Korean cosmetics brand “Heart Percent” to launch 3 new shades of its “Dot On Mood Lip Pencil” at offline stores in Japan starting Friday, Oct. 9!
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株式会社月架世交易, the official Japanese distributor of Korean cosmetics brand “Heart Percent,” will launch 3 new shades of its “Dot On Mood Lip Pencil” nationwide at ロフト, PLAZA, and ハンズ starting Oct. 9, 2026.
Tourist hotel brand 『リソルホテルズ』 sponsors “ラジオみたいなイベント” vol.56 沖縄振替公演編, a talk event featuring Sho Kiryuin of Golden Bomber and radio DJ Hisashi Yamada
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リソル株式会社 is sponsoring “ラジオみたいなイベント” vol.56 沖縄振替公演編, a talk event featuring Sho Kiryuin of Golden Bomber and Hisashi Yamada, and will offer a special accommodation plan at 『ホテルリソルトリニティ那覇』 exclusively to event participants.
TRUNK(HOTEL) CAT STREET begins taking reservations for its limited-edition Christmas menu
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TRUNK(HOTEL) CAT STREET will begin taking reservations for its limited-edition Christmas menu on Oct. 1, 2026. The main dining room will serve 6-course and 8-course dinner menus on Dec. 24 and 25, while the concept store will sell cakes made with ingredients from Kumamoto Prefecture and roast chicken.
UNIVAS announces UNIVAS AWARDS 2026-27 to recognize student athletes, students involved in sports, and organizations that have contributed to the promotion of university sports!
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一般社団法人大学スポーツ協会（UNIVAS） has announced UNIVAS AWARDS 2026-27, which recognizes students, organizations, and others who have contributed to the promotion of university sports. Applications open on Oct. 16. The awards ceremony is scheduled to take place at 東洋大学’s Akabanedai Campus on Mar. 1, 2027.
New product: Beloved 『体操ブーブー 第1』, known for bringing radio calisthenics to you anytime, anywhere, gets a long-awaited update with a volume control function!
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株式会社ハシートップイン will release a new version, “v2,” of 『体操ブーブー 第1』, which features Radio Calisthenics No. 1, with a volume control function added. It is scheduled to go on sale from mid-October 2026.
Facts
Approximately 500,000 units sold across the series
ORICO announces a multifunctional dock combining a docking station and M.2 SSD enclosure. Featuring 8K/4K dual output, 10Gbps transfer speeds, expansion up to 8TB, 100W PD charging, and gigabit LAN, it offers powerful support for mobile work.
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ORICO has announced a multifunctional dock combining a docking station and M.2 SSD enclosure. It supports 8K/4K dual output, 10Gbps transfer speeds, expansion up to 8TB, 100W PD charging, and gigabit LAN to support mobile work. A limited-time promotion is underway on Amazon.
Sharefull Super Part-Time Jobs seeks comedy judges to participate in a recording of 『それゆけ！大宮セブン』
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シェアフル株式会社 announced that it is recruiting 30 part-time comedy judges to evaluate performances during a recording of TV Saitama’s 『それゆけ！大宮セブン』 on Oct. 21, 2026.
WeatherPlanet and 海月雲ろあ collaboration campaign with Gokurakuyu and RAKU SPA to begin Thursday, Oct. 22!
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株式会社極楽湯 and 株式会社GK Marketing will hold a collaboration campaign with WeatherPlanet and 海月雲ろあ at 5 Gokurakuyu RAKU SPA group locations starting Oct. 22, 2026. Limited-edition goods, menu items and baths will be offered.
[Handball] Japanese referee pair to officiate the men's final at the Asian Games
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Japanese referees Hideki Furukawa and Tetsuro Murata officiated the men's handball final at the 20th Asian Games, overseeing the Bahrain vs. Qatar match.
[ウブロ] Ryota Katayose attends “HUBLOT NIGHT” wearing a new model!
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On Sept. 24, 2026, ウブロ held its one-night-only special event “HUBLOT NIGHT” at Ginza Sony Park in Tokyo. Ryota Katayose, a vocalist and actor, attended wearing the new “Classic Fusion Chronograph Titanium Sage Green.”
YSL BEAUTY’s “ABUSE IS NOT LOVE” program shines a light on the threat of technology-facilitated intimate partner violence, which is worsening among young people
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YSL BEAUTY announced a major expansion of its “ABUSE IS NOT LOVE” program to address the rise in technology-facilitated intimate partner violence (TFIPV) among young people. Based on a paper by Nina Jane Patel, the program examines issues including the normalization of digital control and the threat of AI, and presents 9 warning signs.
Facts
As the number of consultations rises by more than 62% worldwide
In-depth qualitative analysis of experts from leading NGOs in 10 countries
4 fundamental structural barriers standing in the way
A 5th emerging threat to watch out for
9 warning signs adapted for the digital age
The program is now active in 30 countries worldwide
[東急Sレイエス フットボールスクール] Fall Special Referral Campaign 2026
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東急Sレイエス フットボールスクール will run a fall special referral campaign during October–December 2026. Benefits will be offered when a child who is an existing member refers a new member, or when two non-members join within 1 week. Open to children from senior kindergarten through 6th grade (some schools excluded).
KimiHare. comes to 書泉ブックタワー! A meet-and-greet and Old Maid tournament will be held on Monday, Oct. 12 (national holiday), to celebrate the release of girls’ culture magazine BEEEEM vol. 3!
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An event celebrating the release of vol. 3 of girls’ culture magazine BEEEEM, published by 株式会社BUZZ PUBLISHING, will be held at 書泉ブックタワー on Oct. 12, 2026, featuring KimiHare. in a meet-and-greet and an Old Maid tournament.
那須高原りんどう湖ファミリー牧場 to host collaborative events promoting social participation for people with disabilities and community exchange: “Nasu Welcome Days & Connected, Expanding Art Exhibition” and “Dream Night at the Farm”!
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Rindoko Family Farm, part of 日本テーマパーク開発株式会社, will co-host “Nasu Welcome Days & Connected, Expanding Art Exhibition” and the special free-admission event “Dream Night at the Farm” with the Nasushiobara City Council of Social Welfare, the Nasu Town Council of Social Welfare and Tsunagaru Hirogaru Art, to promote social participation for people with disabilities and community exchange.
Facts
Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, 9:30–16:30
Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, 9:30–15:00
Sunday, Nov. 1–Monday, Nov. 30, 2026
Home to the largest number of alpacas in Japan (more than 150)
Accounts for only 0.8% of dairy cows in Japan
Adults (junior high school students and older): 11,000 yen
Esports team “REJECT” to hold “REJECT VTuber Fanmeeting 2026” on Dec. 18, bringing together 15 affiliated VTubers
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The esports team “REJECT,” operated by 株式会社REJECT, will hold “REJECT VTuber Fanmeeting 2026,” bringing together 15 affiliated VTubers, on Dec. 18, 2026.
Facts
15 affiliated VTubers
Dec. 18, 2026 (Fri.)
90 seconds per person
Sale price: ¥11,000 (tax included)
REJECT is an esports team founded in 2018
An international tournament with a total prize pool of more than 10 billion yen
[Limited winter release] “VALX SOUP PROTEIN,” a protein drink that pairs well with meals, goes on sale Oct. 1! New Japanese-style “miso soup” flavor debuts
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VALX株式会社 will launch “VALX SOUP PROTEIN” for a limited time during the winter season, starting Oct. 1, 2026, with 3 flavors, including the new “miso soup” flavor.
Facts
Oct. 1, 2026
21.4 g of protein
125 kcal
1,565 mg of arginine
Protein: 21.8 g
Energy: 141 kcal
Protein: 21.3 g
Energy: 132 kcal
Price: 2,980 yen
790,000 channel subscribers
Combined number of social media followers: 1.58 million
[New series] “I’m a Caged Princess, but I Worked Hard to Survive and Became Too Strong: An Otherworldly Adventure of a Leveling-Loving Gamer” launches Oct. 1 (Thu.) at 18
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株式会社アース・スター エンターテイメント announced that its new manga, “I’m a Caged Princess, but I Worked Hard to Survive and Became Too Strong: An Otherworldly Adventure of a Leveling-Loving Gamer,” will begin serialization in the web comic magazine コミック アース・スター on Oct. 1 at 18.
Audio drama released to celebrate the publication of volume 5 of “May Tomorrow Be a Good Day, Too.” A campaign is also underway to give away signed boards featuring cast members Yuto Uemura and Kazuki Ura!
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To celebrate the release of volume 5 of “May Tomorrow Be a Good Day, Too: I Found a New Family in Another World,” published by the novel label アース・スター ルナ of 株式会社アース・スター エンターテイメント, audio drama #2 has been released on the official YouTube channel. A campaign is also underway to give away signed boards featuring voice actors Yuto Uemura and Kazuki Ura.
Creator label 「METEORA GRAVITY」 to participate in 「マチ★アソビvol.31」! Creator talk show featuring ケイゴイノウエ, 河地りん and ゆうたONE to be held
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Creator label 「METEORA GRAVITY」 will participate in the event 「マチ★アソビvol.31」, held in Tokushima City, and hold a talk show featuring ケイゴイノウエ, 河地りん and ゆうたONE.
Facts
vol.31
Oct. 17, 2026
14:00～
3 people
3rd year
More than 100 people
April 2024
Companies mentioned：株式会社リアルアキバ・コミュニケーションズ、METEORA GRAVITY、METEORA st.
Bringing digital-born creative ideas into real-world making: モンドリアン and 学びラボ co-host 「MCA for Kids 2026」
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株式会社モンドリアン is joining 一般社団法人学びラボ's 3D contest 「MCA for Kids 2026」 as a co-host and supporting children's creative experiences by providing free 3D printers to schools that meet the requirements.
『Anniversary Collection』＜キセル＞ from 千銃士:Rhodoknight goes on sale!
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株式会社コンテンツシード will release 『Anniversary Collection』, a commemorative item themed around the character 「キセル」 from the game 『千銃士:Rhodoknight』, through the online store 「THEキャラ」.
一般社団法人日本フットサルトップリーグ will stream the 14th-round match 「ボアルース長野 vs しながわシティ」 in メットライフ生命Ｆリーグ2026-27 ディビジョン１ for free live on Oct. 4 via 『ニコニコ生放送』, operated by 株式会社ドワンゴ, a partner for the 2026-27 season.
Save on pizza and French fries with 『7NOW モバイルオーダー』! 30% off selected items on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in October (※1)
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株式会社セブン‐イレブン・ジャパン will run a campaign offering 30% off selected items on its smartphone ordering service 『7NOW モバイルオーダー』 on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in October 2026.
Five VTuber agencies to participate together in 『マチ★アソビvol.31』, held in Tokushima Prefecture!
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「ねくすとぴあ」, operated by 株式会社ホリプロ, announced that it will participate alongside MEWLIVE PROJECT, StellArt., にゃんたじあ！ and のなめぷろだくしょん in 『マチ★アソビvol.31』, held in Tokushima Prefecture from Oct. 17 to 18.
Pre-orders for merchandise from 「不破湊 2nd LIVE “VORTEX”」 to begin at 18:00 on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026, at にじさんじオフィシャルストア!
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ANYCOLOR株式会社 announced that merchandise for 「VORTEX」, the 2nd LIVE by 不破湊 of the VTuber group 「にじさんじ」, will be available for pre-order at にじさんじオフィシャルストア from 18:00 on Oct. 5, 2026. The live show will be held at 日本武道館 on March 3, 2027.
TV anime 「らんま1/2」 Season 3, Episode 25, 「修行DEディナー」: synopsis, preview stills, staff and trailer revealed!
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Details, staff information and preview stills for Episode 25 of Season 3 of the TV anime 「らんま1/2」 have been revealed. Season 3 will begin airing on 日本テレビ on Oct. 3, 2026, and will stream exclusively on Netflix.
Could 賢一 滝藤 play a novelist grappling with personal troubles!? Actor 滝藤賢一 to appear as the October monthly guest on J-WAVE radio drama program 『BITS & BOBS TOKYO』, created by creative director 卓馬 高崎!
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Actor 滝藤賢一 will appear as the October monthly guest on J-WAVE radio drama program 『BITS & BOBS TOKYO』. In the short drama written and directed by 卓馬 高崎, 滝藤 will play a distinctive character. The program airs every Friday at 25:00 and is also available on radiko.
A pair of ミッフィー mascots dressed as a bride and groom is coming to 「フラワーミッフィー」, the flower shop for the popular picture-book character ミッフィー! 「ほわほわウェディングペアマスコット」 to launch early at the online store on Thursday, Oct. 1
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ベネリック株式会社 will launch 「Flower Miffy ほわほわウェディングペアマスコット」, a pair of mascots dressed as a bride and groom from 「フラワーミッフィー」, the flower shop for the popular picture-book character ミッフィー, early at its online store starting Oct. 1, 2026. The online store will also be revamped, and a points app will be launched.
『ぷにるんず ぷに４（フォー）』 begins airing this Sunday (Oct. 4)! Cast comments and collaboration news with Laki are here!
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The TV anime 『ぷにるんず ぷに４』 begins airing on Oct. 4. Announcements include a guest appearance by Laki, a group affiliated with LDH JAPAN, and the release of a new product, 「ぷにすたる ぷれみあむ」.
10 people, including 優佳 影山, 香帆 三宅 and 見 堀元, recommend 『光文社新書』! Nationwide bookstore fair 「知のときめき、再発見！」 to mark its 25th anniversary launches in mid-October!
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株式会社光文社 will hold a nationwide bookstore fair under the slogan 「知のときめき、再発見！」 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of 『光文社新書』 in October 2026. 10 notable figures have selected recommended books, with their comments featured on special book bands and in a booklet. A talk event will also be held at ジュンク堂書店 池袋本店, and a book voucher giveaway campaign will run on X.
Calling all great singers nationwide! シアーミュージック presents “A Challenge from a Famous Vocal Training School” — Sing on JOYSOUND and win 1 million yen and professional coaching!
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株式会社エクシング and シアー株式会社 are jointly holding a singing contest using JOYSOUND’s “Scoring Event DX.” Contestants must score 95 points or higher in the first round; the winner who advances through the second and final rounds will receive 1 million yen and the right to take voice training for 1 year.
Facts
Prize: 1 million yen
Contestants are asked to aim for a score of 95 points or higher
Originalチャンネル登録者95万人！
The right to receive 1 year of free voice training
ABEMA original reality show “男磨きハウス2” and RIZIN team up! Special feature “The King of Wanting to Be Popular! Who Is Really Popular?” to be released at 6 p.m. on Thursday, October 1
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ABEMA reality show “男磨きハウス2” and martial arts event RIZIN have teamed up for a special feature, “The King of Wanting to Be Popular,” premiering October 1.
Facts
From 6 p.m. on Thursday, October 1
Taking place in Nagasaki on Saturday, October 3, 2026
5 men
After emerging from 13 years of social withdrawal
Companies mentioned：ABEMA、株式会社AbemaTV、RIZIN、abc presents RIZIN LANDMARK 16 in NAGASAKI
Latest issue (vol.98) of the legal professionals’ human-interest magazine Attorney's MAGAZINE [アトーニーズマガジン] published; feature on 湊総合法律事務所 attorney 湊 信明
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株式会社C&Rリーガル・エージェンシー社 has published vol.98 of Attorney's MAGAZINE, a human-interest magazine covering the legal profession. The issue features attorney 湊信明 of 湊総合法律事務所 and also covers the legal departments of DT弁護士法人 and Tokio Marine Holdings.
Regarding the conclusion of an agreement to transfer the business to an affiliated company of the Pan Pacific International Holdings Group
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Toys“R”Us Japan has signed an agreement to transfer its business to an affiliated company of the PPIH Group. The transfer will proceed in accordance with civil rehabilitation proceedings.
ヤスナ設計工房 adopts new management structure; 山口健 appointed representative director, chairman and CEO, and 千代坂智 appointed representative director, president and COO
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株式会社ヤスナ設計工房 transitioned to a new management structure effective October 1, 2026, with 山口健 appointed representative director, chairman and CEO, and 千代坂智 appointed representative director, president and COO.
A special site for “ChibiDeco” (ちびでこ), which lets you decorate your plush toys cutely, is now OPEN!
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株式会社バンダイナムコヌイ launched a special website for its plush toy decoration product “ChibiDeco” on October 1, 2026. Advance sales are planned at AGF2026, and general sales are also in preparation.
Among people seeking mortgage advice, the median amount borrowed outside their mortgage was 4.2 million yen; about 2 in 3 had borrowed 5 million yen or less
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住宅ファクトリー株式会社 analyzed 94 mortgage consultations received from April through September 2026 and found that the median total amount borrowed outside the mortgage was 4.2 million yen, with 64.9% of cases at 5 million yen or less.
Facts
The median was 4.2 million yen
64.9% of the total was 5 million yen or less
A total of 94 cases were analyzed
Original最も多いのは400〜500万円の層（20.2%）
People seeking advice about loans of 7 million yen or more also accounted for 18.1%
Experts to explain the latest developments in medical AI and DX, AI security, and generative AI; 医療 AI プラットフォーム技術研究組合 to hold seminar on October 8
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医療AIプラットフォーム技術研究組合（HAIP） will hold a seminar on October 8, 2026, on the theme of “Initiatives to Build an ECO SYSTEM for Medical Care and Healthcare.” Experts from government, AI security, medical devices, universities and research institutions will speak about the latest developments in medical AI and DX, security, and the use of generative AI. Admission is free.
Facts
October 8, 2026
13:30～16:45
30 people at the venue
500 people online
April 2021
Companies mentioned：医療 AI プラットフォーム技術研究組合、HAIP、厚生労働省、独立行政法人情報処理推進機構、IPA、AI セーフティ・インスティテュート、経済産業省
【Survey of 100 people who have undergone bone-cutting or bone-shaving procedures】88% said they were glad they had the procedure! Meanwhile, more than half experienced swelling or pain
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Medimee, a medical beauty media outlet operated by 株式会社FoR, surveyed 100 people who had undergone bone-cutting or bone-shaving surgery. 88% said they were glad they had undergone the procedure, citing factors including improved facial contours. In contrast, in accounts of their post-surgery experiences, “swelling” was mentioned most often, surpassing “pain,” the most common pre-surgery concern. When choosing a clinic, respondents tended to prioritize doctors’ skills and track records over cost.
Facts
100 men and women in their 20s to 60s and older who had undergone bone-cutting or bone-shaving surgery
88% of those who had undergone the procedure said they were glad they had done so
“Jaw angle reduction” was the most common procedure, with 49 cases
“Swelling” was the most common, with 55 cases
69% said they would recommend the procedure to others with the same concern
Notice Regarding the Consolidation of 株式会社ピカパカ, an AirTrip CVC Portfolio Company, as a Subsidiary
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株式会社エアトリ announced that it will make its CVC portfolio company 株式会社ピカパカ and its subsidiary 株式会社ピカパカエージェント consolidated subsidiaries, effective October 1, 2026. The companies aim to integrate their business communities, expand their corporate business and achieve a gross transaction value of 10 billion yen.
Facts
Effective October 1, 2026
900 paid member companies
Gross transaction value of 10 billion yen
Starting with the fiscal year ending September 2027
Voicy unveils details of major app overhaul marking its 10th anniversary. A place to discover new voices and build connections
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株式会社Voicy announced a major overhaul of the Voicy audio platform app to mark its 10th anniversary. Starting in late October 2026, new features will be introduced in the app for listeners and Voicy Studio, the app for personalities, with the aim of helping users discover new voices, making connections more visible, enhancing Voicy+ paid plans and improving store features.
Facts
10th anniversary of the service launch
Announced on September 24, 2026
Today, Thursday, October 1
Starting in late October 2026
Early access begins October 7
1.08 million broadcasts
have been listened to for 150 million hours
More than 2.8 million registered members
More than 4,000 channels
Screening with an application acceptance rate of around 5%
Average listener retention rate is approximately 80%
2 women summoned to explain after posting online about bringing meat products from China to Taiwan; 防檢署 to impose penalties
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
刑事局 investigated a video on the social media platform Threads that appeared to show pork products being brought into Taiwan from overseas. After tracing the case, it summoned 2 women surnamed Tsai and Chen to explain. Chen admitted that when she returned to Taiwan from Shanghai on September 27, she illegally brought in 2 packages of Chinese-made meat products and gave them to colleagues to eat. The case has been referred to 防檢署 for penalties under the Act for Prevention and Control of Infectious Animal Diseases, with a maximum fine of NT$1 million.
Facts
2 people, including a woman surnamed Chen, summoned to explain
Brought in 2 packages of Chinese-made meat products
The 2 people were also notified to appear and explain on September 30
The woman surnamed Chen flew back to Taiwan from Shanghai on September 27
南亞科 to set up operations at Pingtung Science Park; county government says this is a new opportunity for industrial upgrading
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南亞科技公司 passed review by 國科會 and announced an investment in Pingtung Science Park. The Pingtung County Government said the move would bring new opportunities for local industrial upgrading and employment.
金管會 clarified market rumors, saying no 國銀 has a liquidity coverage ratio (LCR) below 100% and that banks' liquidity remains sound. As of the end of August, the average LCR of 37 本國銀行 was 120.57%.
Global bond markets hit by wave of selling; 10 factors behind surging yields
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Global government bond yields have continued to rise amid factors including economic resilience, inflationary pressures, central bank rate hikes and AI infrastructure. Yields on U.S. 10-year and 30-year Treasuries hit their highest levels since 2002, and markets expect interest rates to remain elevated for the long term.
Facts
The former briefly reached 5.3402%
The latter reached 5.6807%
U.S. 30-year Treasury yields will reach 6% by the end of this year
Global bonds have fallen a cumulative 2.7% so far this year
Stocks, meanwhile, have risen 13%
Second-quarter gross domestic product (GDP) was revised up to 2.2%
Above the previous estimate of 1.5%
Brent crude briefly rose to US$126.41 a barrel
More than US$400 billion in bonds issued
U.S. debt recently topped US$40 trillion for the first time
The U.S. defense budget for fiscal 2026 reached US$1 trillion for the first time
Japan's holdings of foreign securities plunged by US$87.8 billion from the previous month
The shares of U.S. GDP accounted for by Treasuries held by the Federal Reserve and foreign official institutions fell by about 12 and 8 percentage points, respectively
Companies mentioned：中央社、彭博Markets Pulse、Bloomberg Global Aggregate Treasuries Total Return Index、阿波羅全球管理公司、法國安盛集團、美國商務部經濟分析局、高盛集團、美國聯邦準備理事會、OECD、PGIM Credit、北大西洋公約組織、日本財務省、牛津經濟公司、紐約聯邦準備銀行
Lao dissident disappears in Thailand; rights groups fear transnational repression
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Lao dissident 希奎奧・拉普昌 has been missing in Thailand for more than 2 weeks. Human rights group 馬努西亞基金會 fears he was subjected to transnational repression and taken back to Laos.
Facts
Missing for more than 2 weeks
Last seen on September 15
Original26歲的希奎奧
希奎奧 first entered Thailand in 2019
Started posting videos on 臉書 in late 2025
More than 160,000 followers to date
普拉迪吉 discovered that 希奎奧 was missing on September 16
She reported 希奎奧 missing to local police on the 18th
金管會: There has never been a “four-loan simultaneous” restriction; lending follows credit principles
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
金管會 clarified that the cross-industry credit information exchange mechanism between 聯徵中心 and 證交所 is not a “four-loan simultaneous” restriction. Banks continue to extend credit according to the 5P principles, which are intended to assess customers' overall debt and risk.
Malaysia's beauty economy: Taiwan's national team takes on Japanese, Korean and local brands
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Malaysia's beauty market continues to grow, and the 2026 Kuala Lumpur International Beauty Expo attracted participants from more than 60 countries. Taiwan took part as a national team, leveraging formula research and development and integrated functionality to compete with Japanese, Korean and local brands and expand into the ASEAN market.
Taiwan's 3 major institutional investors all recorded net purchases totaling NT$29.252 billion. Foreign investors' buying focused on actively managed ETFs, with 主動統一升級50 recording the largest net purchases; 群創 had the largest net sales. Analysts are optimistic about the AI trend and expect Taiwan stocks to continue fluctuating upward.
Facts
Combined net purchases of NT$29.252 billion
Up 413.36 points
Closed at 48,353.49 points
Trading value of NT$837.431 billion
Proprietary traders recorded net purchases of NT$1.659 billion
Investment trusts recorded net purchases of NT$5.656 billion
Foreign and mainland Chinese investors recorded net purchases of NT$21.937 billion
Councilor alleges fish market chairman enriched himself; Taichung Agriculture Bureau launches review
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A Taichung City councilor accused Taichung Fish Market chairman 李煥湘 of enriching himself by receiving excess year-end bonuses every year since taking office and awarding himself additional compensation. 台中市政府農業局 said it had launched a comprehensive review to determine whether the payments complied with regulations.
Facts
Received 1.5 months of excess year-end bonus every year
Awarded himself an additional 5 months of year-end compensation
陸委會: 25 former mainland Chinese nationals registered as candidates; 7 have been removed from household registration for less than 10 years
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
陸委會 corrected 中選會 data, saying that 25 former mainland Chinese nationals had registered to run in local public office elections. Of these, 4 did not submit proof that they had relinquished their mainland Chinese household registration, while another 7 submitted proof but had been removed from household registration for less than 10 years. Final eligibility will be determined by election authorities' announcements, with the process expected to be completed by October 17.
Facts
26 former mainland Chinese nationals
4 people did not submit proof of relinquishing mainland Chinese household registration
7 people submitted proof, but had relinquished household registration less than 10 years ago
Relinquished household registration less than 10 years ago
At the 63rd Golden Horse Awards, 馮德倫 and 邱澤 were among the overlooked nominees; 蔡思韵 and 宋芸樺 were left out
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The nominees for the 63rd 金馬獎 were announced. Executive committee director 聞天祥 said actors 馮德倫, 邱澤, 春風, 蔡思韵, 宋芸樺 and 9m88 were among those overlooked, and that competition for this year's Best Actress award was fierce.
Reuters says Lai's reelection would increase Taiwan Strait risks; Presidential Office says Taiwan will not give up democracy because of military threats
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
路透社 reported that the risk of China using force could rise if 賴清德 is reelected. The Presidential Office responded that China's military threats have never stopped since 1996 and Taiwan will not give up democracy and freedom because of military threats.
Taiwan tourism ads appear on Bangkok trains, in cinemas and commercial districts to promote travel to Taiwan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
交通部觀光署 launched its 2026 Taiwan tourism media promotion campaign in Bangkok, promoting travel to Taiwan to Thai residents through transit trains, cinemas and digital channels. It also said Taiwan-Thailand tourism exchanges have potential.
Golden Horse 63: “狂忘警探” leads with 11 nominations; Best Actor race pits Leon Dai against Ethan Ruan
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The 63rd Golden Horse Awards announced its nominations. The film “狂忘警探” led the field with 11 nominations. The Best Actor race is intense, with Leon Dai, Ethan Ruan and others vying for the award, while no Taiwanese actors were nominated for Best Actress.
Johnny Chiang proposes ecosystem at Taichung AI expo; Ho Hsin-chun pushes for autonomous vehicle center
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Taichung AI Applications and Smart Manufacturing Expo opened, with KMT candidate Johnny Chiang proposing an industry-government-academia-research ecosystem to help businesses meet AI challenges. DPP candidate Ho Hsin-chun called for a smart manufacturing center for autonomous vehicles to be based in Taichung and promoted the completion of the second phase of the convention and exhibition center.