名鉄小牧ホテル will begin serving a new kaiseki menu on October 1, themed around Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Tokugawa Ieyasu: “A Feast Inspired by Taiko Hideyoshi — The Culinary Battle of Komaki and Nagakute.”
First Maebashi International Art Festival 2026 official event “MAEBASHI ART MARKET – An Art Festival to Take Home” set to take place! Collaboration with vintage clothing stores curated by Hayate Wada also planned!
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MEET YOUR ART, operated by Avex Creator Agency, will hold “MAEBASHI ART MARKET – An Art Festival to Take Home” on November 21 and 22, 2026, at Maebashi Chuo-dori Shopping Street. The event will feature approximately 30 stores and initiatives including “VINTAGE AREA,” a collaboration with vintage clothing stores.
Facts
From September 19 (Sat.) to December 20 (Sun.), 2026
2 days: November 21 (Sat.) and 22 (Sun.)
Approximately 30 stores spanning a range of genres
More than 50 stores across both markets
8 writers take part
Companies mentioned：エイベックス・クリエイター・エージェンシー株式会社、ACA、MEET YOUR ART、風街夕やけマルシェ、旬彩酒房 蔵屋、製陶ナガオカ、mycoro、CO-SEN、本屋 水紋、crevasse、栃木製香所、建彦木工、大久保分校スタートアップミュージアム、Da-iCE、ONE OF THEM、ハンドルシックス、USED CLOTHING VOID、チョウジロン、FM GUNMA
[October 21, online] Learn from the food service industry! The formula for successful BtoC X campaigns: How to engage users and make effective use of tools, through case studies
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An announcement for an online seminar hosted by シャトルロックジャパン株式会社 and 株式会社日宣, explaining the keys to successful BtoC X (Twitter) campaigns and effective use of tools through case studies from the food service industry.
Facts
New changes were also announced in August 2026
Shuttlerock Japan’s track record of supporting more than 7,000 campaigns
ベルシステム24 continues to be selected for 3 ESG indexes adopted by GPIF
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株式会社ベルシステム24ホールディングス announced that it has continued to be selected for 3 MSCI and FTSE Russell ESG indexes adopted by GPIF. It is also a constituent of 4 of the 6 indexes adopted by GPIF, including the S&P/JPX Carbon Efficient Index.
[October 7] The products people choose consider how they will be delivered from the planning stage. Joint seminar to share practical ways to connect product experience design with marketing
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株式会社EXIDEA and 株式会社モンスターラボ will co-host an online seminar on October 7, 2026, explaining product experience design and marketing strategies.
More than approximately 1,000 T-shirts sold in 3 months! A new design featuring Fukushima City tourism PR character Momorin is coming to the “Fukushima Dialect T-shirt” at エスパル福島!
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The “Fukushima Dialect T-shirt,” sold at エスパル福島, operated by 仙台ターミナルビル株式会社, has been popular, and a new design featuring Fukushima City tourism PR character Momorin will go on sale from October 17. The shirts will be available from a permanent vending machine at エスパル福島 and through limited-time in-person sales at JR福島駅.
株式会社ひらまつ will hold the “Kyotamba Town Fair 2026” at 6 locations in Tokyo and Kyoto from November 1 to 30, 2026. The 5 Tokyo locations will serve special desserts made with Kyotamba chestnuts, while レストランひらまつ 高台寺 in Kyoto will host a one-night-only gala dinner on November 6.
[CANMAKE] A dating reality show-style web commercial, “I want to fall in love as my cute self,” is here! A 5-episode story reveals the secrets behind the “cuteness” of girls in love
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キャンメイク, the makeup brand of 株式会社井田ラボラトリーズ, released the dating reality show-style web commercial “I want to fall in love as my cute self” on its official social media accounts on October 2. The 5-episode story features products from the brand, including new blush shades launching this fall.
The restaurant みけ家 at Awaji Highway Oasis will introduce the fall-limited “Awaji Beef Rice and Meat Tofu Set,” made with Awaji beef, from October 3, 2026.
BS Asahi’s popular programs are coming off the screen and gathering as live events! “3 Weeks of Things We Love: BS Asahi Autumn Cultural Festival” announced! From plants, food and music to cats and dogs… deepen your love for what you enjoy this fall
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BS朝日 has announced “3 Weeks of Things We Love: BS Asahi Autumn Cultural Festival,” a live event based on its popular programs. Events include a pop-up shop for “Aritsugu’s Dream Garden,” a gourmet festival and public recording of “Toshihiko Takamizawa’s Delicious Music, Beautiful Meals,” a 45th anniversary event for “Best Hit USA,” and a fan meeting marking the 200th broadcast of “The Cat and Dog Wide Show.” The documentary sequel “Even After the Youth Called Quartet Has Passed” will also air and screen in theaters.
Facts
3 Weeks of Things We Love
To mark the 100th broadcast
To mark the program's 45th anniversary
To mark the 200th broadcast
Nov. 3 (Tue, holiday)
Sunday, Nov. 8
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026
Monday, November 16
Tuesday, Nov. 17
Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026
Friday, Nov. 13, 2026
Ticket price: 4,500 yen
Ticket price: 3,300 yen
Nov. 22 (Sun.)
Aired on BS Asahi in 2011
49th Galaxy Awards
Reunion concert in April 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社ＢＳ朝日、BS朝日、AKOMEYA TOKYO in la kagū、日本橋三越本店、エムアイカード
Visualizing the “accumulation” of AI investment. Findy Team+ launches “Development Capital Score (beta)”
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ファインディ株式会社 has launched “Development Capital Score (beta),” a new feature for quantitatively assessing development capabilities in the AI era, on its Findy Team+ platform, which aims to visualize AI investment.
Facts
We have added 5 new indicators: “harness readiness,” “AI cost stability,” “review revision rate,” “reviewed pull request rate,” and “pull request template and CODEOWNERS readiness rate.”
We have received cooperation from 4 companies: KDDI株式会社, 株式会社SmartHR, 合同会社DMM.com, and パーソルキャリア株式会社
It is currently used by approximately 1,500 companies, from startups to major corporations, including trial users
“Ginza’s Hundred Goldfish Exhibition,” the final special exhibition in Ginza, opens on October 2!
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Following the end of its exhibition at 銀座三越 on January 6, 2027, Art Aquarium Museum GINZA will hold its final special exhibition, “Ginza’s Hundred Goldfish Exhibition,” from October 2, 2026. It has welcomed a cumulative total of 13 million visitors.
Facts
Starting Oct. 2, 2026
The exhibition at 銀座三越 will end on January 6, 2027
Cumulative attendance: 13 million people.
〈General admission〉Web ticket: 2,500 yen.
Same-day ticket: 2,700 yen.
〈Students (junior high, high school, university and vocational school)〉Web ticket: 2,200 yen.
株式会社イーオン will hold a seasonal special event, “Enjoy seasonal events in English! — English fun time! —,” at its children’s English language school アミティー from October to December 2026!
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アミティー, a children’s English language school operated by 株式会社イーオン, will hold a free seasonal special event, “English fun time!,” from October to December 2026, with Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas themes.
[mojojojo] 4 colorful, cute and practical lunch bags! Now available exclusively at specialty stores from Skater
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スケーター株式会社 is selling 4 lunch bags featuring the popular character mojojojo exclusively at specialty stores. Available in 2 styles, canvas and corduroy, they feature thermal insulation and embroidery. Prices range from 2,640 yen to 3,850 yen.
An event bringing together the forefront of XR, smart glasses and 3D data applications: Exhibiting at “HoloLab Conference 2026”
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XREAL株式会社 will exhibit at “HoloLab Conference 2026,” an event hosted by ホロラボ on October 23, 2026, where visitors can try the latest AR glasses, including “xbx a01+” and “XREAL 1S,” in person.
The Thermos Museum presents a special exhibition: “The Evolution of Hot Water Utensils and Everyday Life: The Evolution of Thermos Bottles and Electrical Appliances”
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A special exhibition, “The Evolution of Hot Water Utensils and Everyday Life: The Evolution of Thermos Bottles and Electrical Appliances,” will be held at the Thermos Museum, operated by 象印マホービン株式会社, from October 7, 2026, to June 30, 2027. The exhibition area is approximately 210㎡.
[Turning Mongolian Grassland Restoration into Carbon Credits] Green Carbon signs MOU with the local government of Altanbulag soum, Mongolia | Pilot project across approximately 15,000ha of grassland, with potential to generate approximately 16,000t in credits
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Green Carbon株式会社 has signed an MOU with the local government of Altanbulag soum in Selenge Province, Mongolia, and will launch a pilot project to generate carbon credits through improved grassland management (IGM) across approximately 15,000ha of grassland.
Ease autumn health discomfort at ビオトピア. Enjoy “Autumn at ビオトピア” surrounded by nature
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未病バレー「ビオトピア」, operated by 株式会社ブルックス, is holding an autumn fair to help address health issues during the seasonal transition. Offerings include electric-assist rental bicycles, mindfulness workshops and autumn-only menu items.
Facts
12 rental bicycles
Approximately 3 km in total length
1 hour / 500 yen
10/2 (Fri.)–10/25 (Sun.)
Lunch / 11:30–14:00
Business hours: 11:00–16:00
Last order 15:30
Approximately 5 minutes
10 minutes
Established: Oct. 21, 1968
Companies mentioned：株式会社 ブルックス、ビオトピア、me-byo valley “BIOTOPIA”、ペットグッズ poppy&dolly（ポピー＆ドリー）、カフェ サンジャック、瑞穂の里、ブルックスグループ
“Shodoshima Halloween in Maze Town 2026” to be held October 31
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With the cooperation of 土庄町, 妖怪美術館 will hold “Shodoshima Halloween in Maze Town 2026” on October 31, 2026. Activities will include a costume contest, candy distribution and mochi throwing, with the aim of bringing vitality to the community and increasing visitor exchanges.
“ecforce check” adopted for ticket sales by 九州カリーナ, a member of the professional T.League table tennis league
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株式会社SUPER STUDIO, which provides the AI commerce platform “ecforce,” has adopted “ecforce check,” a next-generation store reservation and customer management system, for home-game ticket sales by professional table tennis club 九州カリーナ. The initiative aims to shift from analog sales methods to digital transformation, centralize purchaser data management and establish a CRM foundation. The ticket sales page is scheduled to open on September 2, 2026.
A collaboration item from Russell Athletic and 筑波大学体育スポーツ局 is coming from “COLLEGE MARKET,” operated by ase
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Collaboration items from Russell Athletic and 筑波大学体育スポーツ局 will be available through “COLLEGE MARKET,” operated by 株式会社ase, starting October 3, 2026. 丸紅コンシューマーリンク株式会社 holds the domestic license in Japan, and the items will be sold for a limited time at スーパースポーツゼビオ イーアスつくば店.
Facts
Coming October 3, 2026 (Sat.)
Price including tax: ¥5,940
Price including tax: ¥3,960
Price including tax: ¥6,270
Price including tax: ¥6,930
Russell Athletic was founded in Alabama, United States, in 1902
October 1 (Thu.): ハウスコム FC Umeda Chayamachi store opens; October 2 (Fri.): ハウスコム FC Namba store opens
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ハウスコム株式会社 opened its Umeda Chayamachi store on October 1, 2026, and its Namba store on October 2, bringing the nationwide total of franchise locations to 24.
Goods featuring newly drawn and chibi-style illustrations from “Sword Art Online” to go on sale early at アニメガ×ソフマップ!
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株式会社イーディス announced that goods featuring newly drawn and chibi-style illustrations from “Sword Art Online” will go on sale early at アニメガ×ソフマップ. The sales period runs from October 2 to 18, 2026.
Facts
1,430 yen each (including tax)
Sale price: ¥550 (tax included)
Box (6 items) 3,300 yen (including tax)
Sale price: 330 yen (including tax)
Box (6 sheets) 1,980 yen (including tax)
For every ¥2,000 (tax included) spent on fair merchandise
[Hosei University’s Ishiyama and PERSOL Research Institute’s Kobayashi to speak] En Factory to hold 2 special autumn webinars exploring next-generation leader development and organizational transformation!
SBCメディカルグループ to open SBCスキンクリニック Utsunomiya Clinic on Friday, October 2, 2026
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SBCメディカルグループホールディングス announced that it opened the Utsunomiya clinic of its cosmetic dermatology brand SBCスキンクリニック on October 2, 2026. Located a 1-minute walk from JR Utsunomiya Station, it is the brand's first clinic in Tochigi Prefecture.
Facts
Opened on Friday, October 2, 2026
Cases involving 3.5 million people who received dermatological treatment※
Taiwanese and Japanese renewable energy companies sign strategic cooperation memorandum of understanding (MOU)
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Taiwanese renewable energy company Natural Power Company Ltd. (NPC) and Japanese company 株式会社UPDATER signed a strategic cooperation memorandum of understanding (MOU) effective September 1, 2026. The companies aim to build a highly transparent renewable energy market in Japan, Taiwan and across Asia by combining NPC's procurement expertise with UPDATER's traceability technology.
Facts
Effective Sept. 1, 2026
Approximately 1,400 TWh
By 2030
Published a draft revision in October 2025
Net zero by 2050
100% renewable energy by 2030
Carbon tax in 2026
Exceeding 1 billion kWh
First in the world to commercialize a power tracking system in 2018
Matched and managed in 30-minute intervals
Companies mentioned：Natural Power Company Ltd.、大自然能源電業股份有限公司、NPC、株式会社UPDATER、みんな電力、マッキンゼー、McKinsey & Company、GHGプロトコル、Apple、Google、Microsoft、ジェトロ、日本貿易振興機構、台灣綠能公益發展協會、標檢局、国連機関
New store opens in Okuma, Futaba District, Fukushima Prefecture! Enjoy great value at the Watts With Okuma くすりのマルト store.
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株式会社ワッツ opened the Watts With Okuma くすりのマルト store in Okuma, Futaba District, Fukushima Prefecture, on October 2, 2026. The company had reached 1,932 stores nationwide as of the end of August 2026 and plans to continue opening new stores.
【Renta!】Renta!'s original short drama “25-year-old virgin to live with a high school boy 7 years her junior!?” set to begin streaming!
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株式会社パピレス announced on October 9, 2026, that Renta!'s original short drama “25-year-old virgin to live with a high school boy 7 years her junior!?” will begin streaming. A commemorative campaign will also be held.
Put your engineering experience to work in a teaching role: PE-BANK “IT Instructor Consultation Session”
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株式会社PE-BANK will hold an “IT Instructor Consultation Session” on October 29, 2026, introducing career options and job opportunities for IT engineers seeking to work as IT instructors.
Facts
From 19:00 on Thursday, October 29, 2026
We have connected companies and engineers for more than 30 years
au PAY マーケット launches “Sunday Thank You Day” on October 4, offering “3 major benefits every Sunday only,” including up to 6% back in points for Pontaパス members, flash sales and discount coupons
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au Commerce & Life will launch “Sunday Thank You Day” on au PAY マーケット on October 4, 2026, offering benefits including up to 6% back in points for Pontaパス members.
“Nezumi-kun's Vest: A Playful Museum” to be held at 麻布台ヒルズギャラリー!
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An immersive museum themed around “Nezumi-kun's Vest” will be held at 麻布台ヒルズギャラリー starting January 10, 2027. The second season of the anime is also scheduled to begin airing.
au PAY マーケット to hold its autumn “Santarō Day” and “Shopping Rally,” with popular products from osechi and winter appliances to autumn gourmet foods, contact lenses and apparel discounted by up to 50%!
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In October 2026, au Commerce & Life will hold its autumn “三太郎の日” and “Shopping Rally” on au PAY マーケット, offering discounts of up to 50% on products including gourmet foods, appliances and apparel, along with a points-back campaign.
Facts
Up to 34% back in points
Up to 11%
Up to 40% back in points in total
Up to 5% in Ponta points
10% off
500-yen discount coupon
10% in Ponta points
Up to 2 times the Ponta points
Discount coupons worth up to 5,000 yen
50% in Ponta points
15% or more
Up to 40% off
Up to 30% back in points
5% back
Daily discounts of 50%
Discount coupons worth up to 1,000 yen
Up to 5%
3%
Limit: 1,200 points
2%
Limit: 800 points
50% off or more
Coupons for up to ¥10,000 off
Total of 1,000 yen or more
2,000 points
1,000 points
Companies mentioned：auコマース&ライフ株式会社、au PAY マーケット、Pontaパス、au PAY カード、アットスタイル、クレオワンデーUVモイスト、ジョンソン・エンド・ジョンソン、コジマ au PAY マーケット店、産直だより、JA、越前かに問屋ますよね、くらしのeショップ、おせち料理専門店 蔵王福膳、antiqua
Inaba Petfood gathers adorable cats in costume! Releases the first 2026 Halloween TV commercial for “CIAO Churu”
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Inaba Petfood began airing the first 2026 Halloween TV commercial for “CIAO Churu,” featuring cats selected through an open call, nationwide on October 2.
Next-generation “experiential and stay” store Right-on イオンモール福岡伊都 to open on Friday, October 9
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株式会社ライトオン will open the experiential and stay-oriented Right-on イオンモール福岡伊都 store on October 9, 2026. An opening sale and Fanatics | MLB-related events will be held.
“Kai Frank: Finnish Design Beyond Time” opens November 3 (Tuesday, public holiday) at the museum 美術館「えき」KYOTO
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The “Kai Frank Exhibition,” opening November 3 at 美術館「えき」KYOTO, will feature commemorative collaboration merchandise with Iittala. Information on advance ticket sales has also been announced.
Facts
20,900 yen (tax included)
3,960 yen (tax included)
8,900 yen (tax included)
Adults 1,300 yen
High school and university students 1,100 yen
Elementary and junior high school students 500 yen
AQUARIUM×ART átoa × 神戸市立博物館 “Tove and the Moomins: In Search of Something Very Special” to display books and other items celebrating the Moomin exhibition inside átoa
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AQUARIUM×ART átoa, operated by 株式会社アクアメント, will display related books and posters inside the aquarium and sell combo tickets as part of a collaboration with the “Tove and the Moomins” exhibition at 神戸市立博物館. Limited-edition collaboration merchandise is also planned as part of the “MOOMINxKOBE PORT TOWER” project organized by 株式会社フェリシモ.
Facts
300 yen less than the regular price
Adults (general) ¥4,600
⇒¥4,300
Adults (general) ¥4,800
⇒¥4,600
Adults (junior high school students and older): 2,600 yen
Abe Hiroshi stars in new commercial for ソニー損保’s long-term auto insurance (3-year contract) — New “Long-Lasting Peace of Mind Umbrella” series to debut on Oct. 2, 2026
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Sony Assurance will begin selling its “Long-Term Auto Insurance (3-Year Contract),” available for online applications, on Oct. 1, 2026, and will begin airing a new commercial series featuring Abe Hiroshi on Oct. 2.
Biotech AI startup Craif株式会社 has been selected for the “Subsidy for Accelerating the Growth of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (2nd Call for Applications),” administered by 経済産業省 and 独立行政法人中小企業基盤整備機構.
Legal automation platform “OLGA” simplifies account changes related to hiring, departures and transfers through API integration with HR data
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GVA TECH株式会社 has launched “HR Master Data Integration API,” a feature that connects its legal automation platform “OLGA” with HR data, streamlining account changes related to hiring, departures and transfers while reducing security risks.
Facts
Organizations with thousands to tens of thousands of employees
Annual workload for Excel management and file storage, previously more than 10,000 cases
[Survey on Human Capital Management at Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises] Awareness and implementation of human capital management remain in the 30% range. Among companies that have not implemented it, 42.2% say other work takes priority, preventing them from getting started
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A survey by 株式会社フォーバル found that awareness of human capital management among small and medium-sized enterprises stood at 32.3%, while the implementation rate was 32.8%. Among companies that had not implemented it, 42.2% cited other work taking priority.
Facts
32.3% of companies are aware of it
32.8% of companies are taking action
Survey conducted among 1,145 small and medium-sized enterprise executives nationwide
A total of 77.0% of companies said their employees tend to stay with the company
４℃ and Hibiya-Kadan present the ３rd “Jewelry meets Flower” in-store event, featuring flowers
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The ３rd “Jewelry meets Flower” in-store collaboration event by the jewelry brand “４℃” from 株式会社エフ・ディ・シィ・プロダクツ and 株式会社日比谷花壇 will be held at ４℃ Ginza Main Store from Oct. 3 to Oct. 12, 2026.
Facts
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Monday, Oct. 12 (holiday)
10 days
Since its launch in 1972
Over more than 50 years of history
Delicate handcrafting to within 0.1 mm
May 2018
Becomes the 2nd company to do so as a Japanese brand
50th anniversary lecture for quarterly magazine “庭 NIWA” to be held on Oct. 10 — “The State of Japanese Gardens Today: The Past 50 Years and the Next 50 Years”
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株式会社建築資料研究社 will publish a commemorative issue on Oct. 1, 2026, marking the 50th anniversary of the quarterly magazine “庭 NIWA.” It will also hold an anniversary lecture at Kiyosumi Garden on Oct. 10 of the same year.
Facts
50th anniversary of launch
On sale at bookstores and online bookstores nationwide on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
株式会社スペースワン representative to speak at “CEATEC 2026” conference, sharing the realities of exhibiting at CES and the challenge of overseas trade shows
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Yasuhiro Kobayashi, representative director of 株式会社スペースワン, will speak at the “CEATEC 2026” conference at Makuhari Messe on Oct. 15, 2026, discussing the company’s experience exhibiting at CES and its challenge of taking part in overseas trade shows. The company plans to exhibit at CES for 3 consecutive years starting in 2027 and is developing and testing the autonomous surface drone “ARIVIA.”
Earn and use d POINTS at Chiyoda stores! Launching on Oct. ２! Can also be combined with kutsu.com app points!
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株式会社チヨダ will begin awarding and accepting d POINTS at stores including Tokyo Shoe Retail Center and Shoe Plaza from Oct. 2, 2026. Customers will also be able to combine them with kutsu.com app points.
Facts
Oct. 2, 2026
Earn １ point for every ¥200 including tax
Earn １ point for every ¥100 before tax of the individual selling price of each item purchased
リーガルテック株式会社 has launched the “Formulation and Vulcanization Conditions Review Workflow” for rubber manufacturers, powered by the AI data platform “IPGenius.”
Facts
Capital: 493 million yen (including capital reserve)
[Labor and social security attorney warning] “Just setting up a help desk” will not prevent job-hunting harassment. What are the “3 essential training programs” for recruiters ahead of the mandate in Reiwa 8?
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一般社団法人クレア人財育英協会 has released a video explaining that, ahead of the October Reiwa 8 mandate on preventing job-hunting harassment, it is essential to provide interviewers with required training, not merely set up a consultation desk.
A hotel-made cookie tin filled with autumn flavors and forest scenery, “Forest Harvest: Autumn Cookie Tin,” available from Monday, Oct. 5, 2026 【ロイヤルパインズホテル浦和】
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“Forest Harvest: Autumn Cookie Tin,” inspired by the flavors of fall, will go on sale from Oct. 5, 2026, at the pastry shop ラ・モーラ in ロイヤルパインズホテル浦和, operated by ソラーレ ホテルズ アンド リゾーツ株式会社.
A definitive guide to single-lens camera photography by a professional with 20 years of experience editing photography magazines: “The Latest Guide to Everything from Mirrorless Cameras to Digital SLR Cameras: A Book on How to Shoot” goes on sale Oct. 2
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日東書院本社 will release a camera photography guide by Rika Yamazaki, who has 20 years of experience editing photography magazines: “The Latest Guide to Everything from Mirrorless Cameras to Digital SLR Cameras: A Book on How to Shoot,” on Oct. 2. The latest in a popular series with more than 40,000 copies sold, it covers basic settings and photography techniques for different seasons and events.
Facts
20 years of experience editing photography magazines
A special café experience surrounded by a cute pink world ☆ “Mell-chan Collaboration Café” opens for a limited time in Tokyo (Kichijoji) and Kanagawa (Kawasaki)!
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The “メルちゃん” collaboration cafe from 株式会社パイロットコーポレーション will open for a limited time from Oct. 3 to 31, 2026, at kawara CAFE locations in Kichijoji, Tokyo, and Kawasaki, Kanagawa.
Limited-time collaboration cafe to open in celebration of the Osaka venue of the 25th anniversary exhibition of “仮面ライダーアギト” — #702 CAFE&DINER Namba Parks location
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A limited-time collaboration cafe will open at the #702 CAFE&DINER Namba Parks location to mark the 25th anniversary of the “仮面ライダーアギト” broadcast premiere and the Osaka venue of 真アギト展.
【株式会社CIO】One device for all your travel power needs. Sales begin for the “Polaris CUBE TRAVEL Built in CORD REEL,” combining a travel adapter, charger, cable, and power strip.
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株式会社CIO will begin selling the “Polaris CUBE TRAVEL Built in CORD REEL,” a travel power strip that combines 4 functions—a travel adapter, charger, cable, and power strip—in 1 device, on Oct. 1, 2026. The price is 7,480 yen (tax included).
Facts
7,480 yen (tax included)
Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
Up to 65W
More than 200 countries worldwide
Approximately 65.6 cm
10% OFF
Companies mentioned：株式会社CIO、Amazon.co.jp、楽天市場、CIO STORE
【New store】立鮨 すし横 はなれ 新宿西口店, where standing customers get a little extra value, opens at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 2 — “本鮪半額際” offering half-price bluefin tuna for 3 days only through Oct. 4
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株式会社エー・ピーホールディングス will open 立鮨 すし横 はなれ 新宿西口店 in Nishi-Shinjuku, Tokyo, on Oct. 2, 2026. To celebrate the opening, it will hold “本鮪半額祭,” offering bluefin tuna sushi at a special half-price rate for 3 days only, from Oct. 2 to 4.
アスエネ unveils “Sustainability Chaos Map 2026,” offering an at-a-glance view of the growing sustainability market
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アスエネ株式会社 unveiled its “Sustainability Chaos Map 2026” on Oct. 2, 2026, its founding anniversary, organizing trends in the decarbonization, ESG, and sustainability markets into 5 areas.
“I want to get behind the wheel, even just once” — A dream of people with visual impairments comes true in Kyoto! わかさ生活 supports the “自動車運転体験ツアー”
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株式会社わかさ生活 is sponsoring and supporting the “京都市開催 視覚障害者自動車運転体験ツアー・日帰り,” a joint initiative by 日本介護システム株式会社 and 株式会社オートテクニックジャパン. The tour will be held in Kyoto on Oct. 12, 2026, and will give people with visual impairments the experience of driving a car.
New designs created in collaboration with popular creators arrive for the popular “クリアロールステッカー,” with cumulative shipments of 100,000 units
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学研ステイフル, a group company of 日本出版販売, will release new designs for its popular “クリアロールステッカー,” which has shipped a cumulative 100,000 units, in collaboration with 10 popular creators on Jan. 20, 2027.
グンゼ株式会社 released the “グンゼ統合レポート2026” for shareholders and investors on Sept. 30, 2026. The report presents the company’s current position and future vision for achieving the goals of stage2 of “VISION 2030,” its 130 years of accumulated technological expertise, and its process for enhancing corporate value based on 6 forms of capital.
5,238 people attend “AI博覧会 Fukuoka 2026” in Fukuoka! A report on 2 energetic days
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株式会社アイスマイリー held “AI博覧会 Fukuoka 2026” in Fukuoka, drawing 5,238 attendees. 60 companies exhibited, and 39 speakers, including 工藤公康氏, shared examples of AI use at the conference.
The LUNA EARTH accessory brand opens at MARK IS Fukuoka Momochi on Friday, 10/9! A wide selection of accessories made with carefully selected materials, from 330 yen (tax included).
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The new マークイズ福岡ももち店, a store for the LUNA EARTH accessory brand operated by 株式会社エンドレス, will open on Oct. 9, 2026. Prices start at 330 yen (tax included), and the store will carry allergy-conscious products and fashion accessories.
d POINTS coming to チヨダ, operator of 東京靴流通センター, SHOE PLAZA, and other stores!
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株式会社NTTドコモ will begin offering d POINTS at stores including 東京靴流通センター and SHOE PLAZA, operated by 株式会社チヨダ, from Oct. 2, 2026. A campaign will also run from Oct. 9 to Nov. 8, awarding 30 times the usual points on purchases of 7,000 yen or more.
Facts
From Oct. 2, 2026 (Fri.)
Starting Friday, October 9, 2026
Through Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026
Purchases of 7,000 yen (tax included) or more
Earn 1 point for every 200 yen (tax included) spent
The protagonist of the 2027 Taiga drama is depicted by a popular manga artist who is his descendant! The latest 学習まんが 世界の伝記NEXT series title, “小栗忠順,” goes on sale from Shueisha on Thursday, Nov. 26
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株式会社集英社 will release the educational manga “小栗忠順,” about 小栗忠順, protagonist of the 2027 Taiga drama, on Nov. 26. The author is his descendant, 小栗かずまた氏.
サンエックス will launch the first items featuring its new character “よなよなぽろぽ,” which debuted in July 2026, in early November. The lineup includes a variety of products, such as stationery and plush toys.
The 7th installment in “BASIC RILAKKUMA,” the basic design series for Rilakkuma, is here: introducing “KNIT SELECTION”!
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サンエックス株式会社 will launch “KNIT SELECTION,” the 7th installment in “BASIC RILAKKUMA,” the basic design series for Rilakkuma, in early November 2026. The lineup includes plush toys and accessories made with knit fabric, and a 10th-anniversary website for Chairoikoguma is also available.
Find comfort in the little everyday moments of the Sumikko characters♪ New products in the “すみっコなまいにち” theme are coming from Sumikko Gurashi!
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サンエックス株式会社 will launch new products, including stationery and household goods, under the new “すみっコなまいにち” theme for its popular characters Sumikko Gurashi, starting in early November 2026.
Living National Treasure Tamasaburo Bando to share a special stage with N響 members: “Tamasaburo Bando with N響 members” coming to 日本製鉄紀尾井ホール in February 2027!
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A concert featuring Living National Treasure Tamasaburo Bando performing with members of NHK交響楽団, “Tamasaburo Bando with N響 members,” will be held at 日本製鉄紀尾井ホール on February 6 and 7, 2027.
The TOMODACHI！ × FREAK’S STORE | Plush art pieces themed around “TRASH DAY” to be exhibited at OPEN STUDIO and sold via lottery through the online store. Collaboration items go on sale starting October 8!
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FREAK'S STORE is collaborating with “The TOMODACHI！,” plush art toys by SIO, to exhibit and sell by lottery 36 pieces themed around “TRASH DAY.” Collaboration items, including sweatshirts and caps, will also go on sale starting October 8, 2026.
Facts
36 friends with all kinds of ways of taking out the trash!
Starting Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026
Until Monday, October 12
¥7,480, tax included
¥52,800, tax included
Companies mentioned：株式会社デイトナ・インターナショナル、FREAK’S STORE、The TOMODACHI！、Daytona Park
【Ririmew】＝LOVE’s Emiuri Otani produces her first Christmas coffret, arriving November 4 (Wed.)! A limited-quantity set featuring a holiday-inspired limited-edition lip product and highlighting blush, plus an original pouch
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Cosmetics brand “Ririmew,” a collaboration between 株式会社TWIN PLANET and 株式会社コージー本舗, will release “Ririmew Christmas Collection ’26,” its first Christmas coffret produced by Emiuri Otani of ＝LOVE, in limited quantities starting November 4, 2026.
Facts
¥5,500 (tax included)
Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026
Size: approx. W15 × H10.5 × D5 cm
Companies mentioned：株式会社TWIN PLANET、株式会社コージー本舗、Ririmew、=LOVE、ロフト、PLAZA、@cosme TOKYO、@cosme OSAKA、@cosme NAGOYA、アミュエスト博多店、札幌ステラプレイス店、京都OPA店、アインズ＆トルペ、ア・フルール ゆめタウン、プティ、ゆめシティ、LILY ANNA公式ショップ、LILY ANNA楽天市場店、Ririmew Qoo10公式ショップ、LILY ANNA Amazon店、LILY ANNA Yahoo!ショッピング、ソニーミュージック、Rosé Muse、主婦の友社
松竹ブロードキャスティング launches “Puyo Puyo Trainer,” a “brain training × esports” service for care and welfare facilities, starting October 1
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松竹ブロードキャスティング株式会社 officially launched “Puyo Puyo Trainer,” a “brain training × esports” service for care and welfare facilities, on October 1, 2026. It was developed by a production committee with エンタケア研究所, エレコム, and GLOE, and is available as a browser-based subscription.
Facts
Officially launches on Thursday, October 1, 2026
3,300 yen per month (tax included)
Annual fee: 33,000 yen (tax included)
Event plan: 66,000 yen (tax included)
Permanent exhibition plan: 11,000 yen (tax included) per 1 week
Use, share, connect. New experiences through “Samsung Members,” the official app loved by Samsung Galaxy users around the world
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Samsung Members Stars members あをる and Moeka talk about discovering Samsung Galaxy, posting on the app, and their experience attending Galaxy Unpacked 2026.
Facts
Galaxy Unpacked 2026, held in London, UK, in July 2026
I’ve been using Samsung Galaxy for about 16 years since then
This is my 7th year as a user
It was my first time attending a new product event, in February 2025
I first posted around 2020
I thought I’d try sticking with it for 66 days, the period said to form a habit
It was viewed about 19,000 times
In September 2020, about “Quick Share,” which lets Samsung Galaxy users share files, images, and more with each other
“Quick Share” has supported “AirDrop” since March 2026, too※3, right?
The second half begins! A major exhibition where you can experience the appeal of artist LiSA, featuring new costume displays
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The first large-scale exhibition commemorating 15 years since LiSA’s solo debut, “LiSA PRiSM～LiFE is Soulful Artwork,” is currently being held at 松坂屋名古屋店. It enters its second half on October 2, featuring new costumes, live footage and an original illustration as a gift for visitors.
Facts
15th anniversary of her solo debut
The event enters its second half on Friday, October 2.
South Building, ８th floor
General admission and university students: ¥2,500
High school students: ¥2,000
Elementary and junior high school students: 1,200 yen
From Mobile Suit Gundam, 3 items from the autumn collection arrive from streetwear-inspired “STRICT-G NEW YARK”!
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株式会社バンダイ will release 3 items from the autumn collection of its “STRICT-G NEW YARK” series, part of the apparel brand “STRICT-G,” which incorporates the world of Gundam. Preorders will open on October 2, 2026, on “プレミアムバンダイ,” with general sales at stores beginning on October 10 of the same year.
DOES announces “なんだっていいよ,” the second release in its 3-consecutive-month series, set for October 16! Jacket artwork also revealed!
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DOES, a rock band signed to the label “METEORA st.” operated by 株式会社リアルアキバ・コミュニケーションズ, has announced that it will release “なんだっていいよ,” the second new song in a series of monthly releases for 3 consecutive months, on October 16, 2026, as part of its 20th-anniversary project.
Facts
Friday, October 16, 2026
3 consecutive months
20th debut anniversary
Companies mentioned：株式会社リアルアキバ・コミュニケーションズ、METEORA st.
Develops “DNP Aseptic-Filling-Compatible Container, PET Cup Type” to extend the shelf life of chilled beverages
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Dai Nippon Printing has developed the “DNP Aseptic-Filling-Compatible Container, PET Cup Type,” which combines a PET cup with high oxygen-barrier properties and aseptic filling technology to extend the shelf life of chilled beverages. The product will be offered in collaboration with Toyo Beverage in 2027, with a cumulative sales target of ¥1.6 billion by fiscal 2027.
The hotel メルキュール京都ステーション in Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture, will offer a limited-time “Christmas Dinner Course” from December 19 to 25, 2026. The 6-course menu features both fish and meat as main dishes, and early booking discounts and drink plans are also available.
Facts
10% discount
￥9,900
￥11,000
￥13,860
＋￥5,500
Companies mentioned：エイ・エイ・ピー・シー・ジャパン株式会社、メルキュール京都ステーション、TRATTORIA M KYOTO、アコー、モエ・エ・シャンドン アンペリアル
“ADIDAS SPORTSWEAR FALL COLLECTION” arrives with autumn/winter fashion styles for enjoying sportswear your own way
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アディダス ジャパン株式会社 is running a campaign for “ADIDAS SPORTSWEAR FALL COLLECTION,” showcasing autumn/winter fashion styles, and has unveiled visuals featuring Mendy Sekiguchi and Riko Seto.
Facts
Made with 11-ounce genuine denim
Store selling price: ¥14,300 (tax included)
Store selling price: ¥12,100 (tax included)
Store selling price: ¥11,000 (tax included)
Store selling price: ¥9,350 (tax included)
Store selling price: ¥8,800 (tax included)
Store selling price: ¥13,200 (tax included)
Store selling price: ¥7,700 (tax included)
Store selling price: ¥10,450 (tax included)
Store selling price: ¥9,900 (tax included)
Companies mentioned：アディダス ジャパン株式会社、adidas Japan K.K.
Adapted into an NHK drama! The manga adaptation of the hugely popular novel “団地のふたり” appears on the cover and in a color opening feature to mark the release of Volume 1! “JOUR November Issue” goes on sale October 2
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Announcement of the manga magazine “JOUR” November issue, on sale October 2. Takako Shimura’s manga adaptation of “団地のふたり” appears on the cover and in the color opening feature, while Yoriko Minato’s “セフレの品格―プライド―” concludes its Sara, Kaoru and Daiki arc. A one-shot by Tobira Oda is also included.
Facts
Has surpassed a cumulative 5.9 million copies in print and digital editions
“ONE PIECE,” “SPY×FAMILY” and more get 40% OFF with increased “PayPayポイント” rewards and coupons! “集英社×ebookjapan 秋マン!!2026” starts October 2
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LINE Digital Frontier株式会社 will launch the “集英社×ebookjapan 秋マン!!2026” campaign for 集英社 comics on ebookjapan starting October 2. The campaign includes increased PayPayポイント reward rates, 40% OFF coupons and a prize drawing with a total prize value of ¥10 million.
Facts
40% OFF
20% increase
Prizes worth a total of ¥10 million
Original「PayPayポイント」20万円分
Original「PayPayポイント」1万円分
Original「PayPayポイント」5万円分
Original「PayPayポイント」1円分
More than 1.6 million books
Companies mentioned：LINE Digital Frontier株式会社、LINEヤフー株式会社、集英社、ebookjapan、Yahoo! JAPAN、PayPay
A cactus and succulent plant exhibition will be held October 10–12 at Shimane Flower Village, a flower park in Shimane Prefecture. Along with exhibits and sales, events including the Autumn Colors Marche and Flower in Shimane are also planned.
Facts
October 10 (Saturday)–12 (Monday, holiday)
3 days
Opened in 2004
Adults: 250 yen
Elementary, junior high and high school students: 130 yen
Limited-edition GiGO prizes arrive early from the much-talked-about new film! Announcement of the GiGO-exclusive “Godzilla -0.0” prize
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The GiGO Group, operated by 株式会社GENDA GiGO Entertainment, has announced that GiGO-exclusive prizes from the new film “ゴジラ-0.0” will be rolled out starting October 16, 2026.
RIM.ARK(リムアーク) to hold its first pop-up store in Korea
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Fashion brand “RIM.ARK” from 株式会社バロックジャパンリミテッド will hold its first limited-time pop-up store at Seongsu Portal in Seoul, South Korea, on October 24 and 25. A reception party will also be held on the 23rd, the day before.
Facts
Two days, October 24 (Saturday) and October 25 (Sunday)
Selected items from the 2026 FALL / WINTER COLLECTION
RIM.ARK’s 10th Anniversary Archive Book, featuring the brand’s past 10 years
AaaS forms major partnerships with 7 retail media providers, enabling integrated media planning across the funnel from awareness to purchase
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Hakuhodo and Hakuhodo Technologies have added retail media to the “Tele-Digi AaaS Simulator” through partnerships with 7 retail media providers, enabling integrated media planning from awareness through purchase.
Learn about Chiba University’s “Early Admission Program”: A talk event, “What’s it like to become a university student at １７? The reality of early admission, as told by graduates and current students,” to be held
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Chiba University's Center for Advanced Science and Technology will hold a talk event on the early admission program at its Nishi-Chiba Campus on October 31, 2026. The university introduced Japan's first early admission program for 2nd-year high school students and has produced 94 graduates to date. At the event, current students and alumni will share their firsthand experiences.
Facts
Oct. 31, 2026
17 years old
1998
94 people
23 years old
Companies mentioned：国立大学法人千葉大学、株式会社A-Traction、Forbes JAPAN
【AMERICAN HOLIC】A practical size that can hold a 500ml plastic bottle! New colors arrive for the 3WAY drawstring bag produced by popular staff member “kana”
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AMERICAN HOLIC, a brand of 株式会社ストライプインターナショナル, will release new gold and khaki colors of its 3WAY drawstring shoulder bag produced by popular staff member “kana” exclusively on ZOZOTOWN on October 8, 2026.
【AMERICAN HOLIC/Green Parks】Celebrating イオンモール須坂’s 1st anniversary! Campaigns include giveaways of original “Arukuma” stickers and tote bags
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AMERICAN HOLIC and Green Parks, brands of 株式会社ストライプインターナショナル, will mark the 1st anniversary of the イオンモール須坂 store with a range of events from October 2 to 12, 2026. These will include giveaways of original stickers and tote bags, sales of limited-edition items, a capsule toy promotion, and an event featuring store staff.
More than 53% made no impulse purchases! What summer sale trends reveal about consumer attitudes ahead of Black Friday and year-end shopping
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Vポイントマーケティング株式会社 announced the results of its “Summer Sale Survey,” conducted among 1,791 V members aged 20–69. The most common response on bonus payments was that they were unchanged from the previous year, and more than half said they would save the money. Summer sale spending was generally under ¥20,000, and 53.5% said they had not made impulse purchases. Black Friday was the most anticipated fall and winter sale, and the results showed strong demand for point rewards and coupon use.
Facts
1,791 V members
53.5% said they “did not make impulse purchases”
“No change (about the same as the previous year)” was the most common response at 28.9%
“Savings and deposits” was the most common response, at 56.5%, exceeding half
TV anime “Nezumi-kun's Vest” begins its 2nd season on October 3!
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The 2nd season of the TV anime “Nezumi-kun's Vest,” based on 株式会社ポプラ社's picture book series “ねずみくんの絵本,” is scheduled to begin airing on NHK Eテレ on October 3, 2026. The series has sold more than 5 million copies in Japan and 16 million overseas, with related events and new books also planned.
Facts
Scheduled to begin airing on October 3
First published in 1974
Total domestic circulation: 5 million copies
More than 16 million copies overseas
〈Season 2〉Scheduled to begin airing October 3, 2026
Dress up with Lala-chan and join the parade! “Halloween Parade 2026” to be held at モーリーファンタジー locations nationwide, starting October 10
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株式会社イオンファンタジー will hold “Halloween Parade 2026” at モーリーファンタジー locations nationwide starting October 10, 2026. Children in elementary school and younger can participate for free in the costume parade with Lala-chan.
Musical “PandoraHearts” RetraceⅡ madness of lost memory: Exclusive live broadcasts of 2 performances on October 10 to be streamed on Nico Nico Live
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The 2 October 10 performances of the musical “PandoraHearts” RetraceⅡ will be exclusively broadcast live on Nico Nico Live. Tickets go on sale October 3, 2026.
Colorado M Series and UVgel 460 ink now covered by the “3M™ MCS™ Warranty Program,” guaranteeing long-lasting weather resistance and consistent graphics performance
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キヤノンプロダクションプリンティングシステムズ announced that the Colorado M Series and UVgel 460 ink are now covered by the “3M™ MCS™ Warranty Program.” The program guarantees weather resistance for up to 6 years for graphics made with specified materials.
【丸源ラーメン】『丸源ラーメン イオンモール甲府昭和店』 to celebrate its grand opening on Friday, October 9, 2026!
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丸源ラーメン, operated by 株式会社物語コーポレーション, will open a new restaurant in Yamanashi Prefecture on October 9, 2026, its 246th location nationwide, and run a campaign offering a bonus for new app registrations.
ELECOM to officially launch “Puyo Puyo Trainer,” a “brain training × esports” service for nursing care and welfare facilities, on October 1
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エレコム株式会社 will officially launch “Puyo Puyo Trainer,” a browser-based game service for nursing care and welfare facilities developed jointly with エンタケア研究所, GLOE株式会社, and 松竹ブロードキャスティング株式会社, on October 1, 2026.