[小樽洋菓子舗ルタオ Official Online Shop] Indulgent sweets showcasing the rich flavor of Italian chestnuts arrive Oct. 2 (Fri.)! A limited-time cheesecake in a Halloween design is also available.
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小樽洋菓子舗ルタオ, operated by 株式会社ケイシイシイ, will release new sweets made with Italian chestnuts and Hokkaido ingredients on its official online shop starting Oct. 2. It will also offer a Halloween-exclusive cheesecake and limited-time campaign.
[栄光の個別ビザビ] New “School Support Pack” course for private middle school students and 1st- and 2nd-year high school students, supporting school grades and university entrance exams, launches in October
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栄光の個別ビザビ, operated by 株式会社栄光, will launch its new “School Support Pack” course in October 2026 for private middle school students and 1st- and 2nd-year high school students. The course combines one-on-one instruction with the AI learning material atama＋.
Facts
Launching in October 2026
One-on-one instruction in a 1-to-2 format
Students can take 3 subjects by attending lessons 2 times a week
10 characters from the TV anime BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War appear in a tsumamare design from COSPA! [株式会社コスパ]
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COSPA plans to release acrylic tsumamare goods featuring 10 characters, including Ichigo Kurosaki from the TV anime BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War, in early December 2026. Each costs 880 yen (tax included).
マネーフォワード launches features for professional services firms in “マネーフォワード AI Cowork”
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株式会社マネーフォワード has begun offering features for professional services firms in “マネーフォワード AI Cowork” to select users on an early-access basis. The company also unveiled a demonstration at “Professional Services Summit 2026” and is pursuing efforts to realize its AI VISION, which aims to automate back-office operations.
ふるなび begins accepting donations for a crowdfunding project by Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, aimed at co-creating a society where everyone can find something they want to do and take on the challenge.
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ふるなび, the hometown tax donation website operated by 株式会社アイモバイル, has begun accepting donations for a crowdfunding project by Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture.
[オリエンタルホテル 沖縄リゾート＆スパ] “Thanksgiving Fair” to be held Nov. 4 (Wed.)–Dec. 10 (Thu.) to mark the 5th anniversary of its rebranding
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オリエンタルホテル 沖縄リゾート＆スパ, operated by 株式会社ホテルマネージメントジャパン, will hold a “Thanksgiving Fair” at its restaurants from Nov. 4 to Dec. 10, 2026, to mark the 5th anniversary of its rebranding. The fair will feature recreations of the “legendary menu” served when 神戸メリケンパークオリエンタルホテル opened, as well as “Kobe High Curry,” and will be available for both lunch and dinner.
“freee-mcp” now supports “freee 業務委託管理,” which centrally manages contracts, orders, invoices and payments with contractors
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freee株式会社 announced that “freee-mcp,” an MCP server that lets AI agents interact with APIs, now supports contractor management. This will make it possible to reduce duplicate data entry and make management decisions more quickly.
[Reflect] Feature page for the evolved “Takumi Jacket,” offering a light, dimensional look, to be published on the website starting Oct. 2 (Fri.)
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The women’s brand Reflect, operated by 株式会社フィールズインターナショナル, will publish a feature page introducing new “Takumi Jacket” designs on its official website starting Oct. 2.
株式会社ファミリーマート’s food waste reduction initiative, “Tearful Eye Stickers,” won 2 awards: the “Reiwa 8 Food Waste Reduction Promotion Award,” hosted by 環境省, and the “14th Food Industry Waste-Not Award,” hosted by 公益財団法人食品等持続的供給.
Ms.OOJA’s 15th anniversary live concert marking her major-label debut, “Ms.OOOOOJA! 〜Let’s Go See New Scenery〜,” to stream live exclusively on U-NEXT! 3 past concerts also set for exclusive streaming
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株式会社U-NEXT will exclusively livestream Ms.OOJA’s 15th anniversary concert marking her major-label debut, “Ms.OOOOOJA! 〜Let’s Go See New Scenery〜,” from Osaka-Jo Hall, and will also stream 3 past concert videos.
Facts
15th anniversary of major-label debut
Total streams exceed 1 million downloads
Enjoy more than 480,000 titles including movies, dramas, and anime
More than 1.33 million manga and books are also available.
[Survey of 1,000 men and women] Ranking of actresses likely to employ a personal driver! 2026 edition
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A survey of 1,000 men and women nationwide on “actresses likely to employ a personal driver,” conducted by 株式会社NEXER Group and 株式会社トランスアクト, found that Sayuri Yoshinaga ranked 1st with 130 votes, Tetsuko Kuroyanagi ranked 2nd with 85 votes, and Akiko Wada ranked 3rd with 62 votes.
Facts
1,000 men and women
130 votes
85 votes
62 votes
Companies mentioned：株式会社NEXER、株式会社トランスアクト、株式会社NEXER Group
“Isekai Travel Journal POP UP SHOP in あみあみ” to be held, with advance sales of select products and giveaway items.
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大網株式会社 will hold the “Isekai Travel Journal POP UP SHOP” at the あみあみ Akihabara Figure Tower store from Oct. 2 to 18, 2026, with advance sales of select products and plastic model kit giveaways based on purchase amount.
[The reality of teachers’ working conditions in FY2026] “Average 11-hour workday,” “cosmetic cuts to overtime,” “reduce emotional exhaustion”… Shogakukan’s みんなの教育技術 surveys 2,672 people
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According to a survey of 2,672 people conducted by みんなの教育技術, a media outlet for teachers run by 株式会社小学館, teachers work an average of about 11 hours, with insufficient breaks and take-home overtime commonplace. While a gap remains between the findings and 文部科学省’s targets, teachers say they want emotional exhaustion reduced more than they want greater work efficiency.
Facts
Responses from 2,672 people
Average: approximately 11.05 hours
79.4% of teachers work 10 hours or more
About 1 in 4 (24.3%) work more than 12 hours
64.6% of all respondents said they “can hardly ever take” a break
84.1% of respondents are unable to take a proper break
Just 6 people (0.2%)
49.8% of teachers said they have take-home overtime at least 3 days a week
34.6% of teachers said they do take-home overtime “almost every day”
As many as 86.4% of teachers said they work on some days off
86.3% said “the workload is not designed to be completed within 8 hours in the first place”
22.9% said “when receiving unreasonable complaints from parents”
“Heavy workload” was cited by 15.7%
68.1% said they find joy in positive events involving children
60.6% of teachers believe that “emotional exhaustion should be reduced rather than overtime hours”
65.3% chose “improving productivity” over “reducing emotional exhaustion”
A podcast hosted by Myaku-Myaku launches! “Exciting Radio with You and Myaku-Myaku”
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A new program, “Exciting Radio with You and Myaku-Myaku,” hosted by Myaku-Myaku, the official character of the Osaka-Kansai Expo, will begin streaming on Oct. 2, 2026, on TOKYO FM’s “Podcast Membership,” a podcast service for monthly subscribers.
A seminar titled “Business Opportunities and Market Entry Strategies in Brain Tech,” featuring Takamasa Matsubara of the Cross Innovation Department at KPMGコンサルティング株式会社, will be held on Thursday, November 12, 2026!
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株式会社新社会システム総合研究所 will hold a seminar on “Business Opportunities and Market Entry Strategies in Brain Tech” on November 12, 2026, with Takamasa Matsubara of KPMGコンサルティング as the speaker.
Comedy duo 2丁拳銃, now in their 34th year in the business, will once again perform 100 minutes of nonstop manzai this year! Their solo show “百式2026” is set to take place in Tokyo and Osaka in November.
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Manzai duo 2丁拳銃, now in their 34th year in the business, will hold their solo show “百式2026” in Tokyo and Osaka in November. They will perform 100 minutes of nonstop manzai.
イオンリテール will open “イオンスタイル諏訪” on October 21, 2026, on the site of the former “イオン諏訪店” in Shimosuwa, Nagano Prefecture. The store will have approximately 3,882㎡ of retail space, with directly operated sales floors as well as specialty stores including やよい軒, DAISO, a ドコモショップ pop-up sales outlet and CODE.LINE. It will also house “わっこ,” a child-rearing and community facility operated by Shimosuwa Town.
YouTube views surpass 400 million! The 2nd installment of the hugely popular giant-dog comic essay series, 『今日のルンルン２ 超大型犬は愛もでかい』, goes on sale Friday, October 2, 2026!
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株式会社KADOKAWA will publish the 2nd comic essay in the popular YouTube channel “今日のルンルン” series, 『今日のルンルン２ 超大型犬は愛もでかい』, on October 2, 2026. The channel has surpassed 400 million total YouTube views.
『欠けたまま満ちる』, the eagerly awaited new book by Payao, author of a bestselling essay collection that has sold more than 150,000 copies, goes on sale Friday, October 2, 2026.
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株式会社KADOKAWA will publish 『欠けたまま満ちる』, a new essay collection by bestselling author Payao, whose books have sold more than 150,000 copies in total, on October 2, 2026.
Facts
Has surpassed 150,000 copies in total, including electronic editions
Carry heavy loads for long periods with less fatigue. ace. introduces a navy color, exclusive to its directly operated stores, for the ergonomically designed EVL-4.0 business bag.
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エース株式会社 has launched a navy color, exclusive to its directly operated stores, for its ergonomically designed EVL-4.0 business bag series. It is available at directly operated stores and online.
あさぎり牛乳 to open temporary shops at a record 22 locations in October! Limited-time locations nationwide, including Miyagi, Aichi and Osaka
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あさぎり牛乳, the milk sweets brand of Asagiri Nyugyo, will hold limited-time pop-up events at a record 22 locations across 1 metropolis, 2 urban prefectures and 5 prefectures nationwide in October 2026, including Miyagi, Aichi and Osaka. Offerings include sweet potato treats made with autumn sweet potatoes, as well as milk, pudding and cookies.
株式会社AGRINA, which handles agricultural machinery replacement parts and product warranty services, becomes a subsidiary of Boldグループ
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Tokyo Component, part of Boldグループ, has acquired all shares in 株式会社AGRINA, which handles replacement parts supply and product warranties for MAM株式会社, making it a wholly owned subsidiary.
“Seriously!” At “DJ KOO presents ちゃんKOOお笑いLIVE!! vol.7,” guest comedians including Kaname Stone, Shinku Jessica and Mama Tart go wild like never before!
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The comedy event “ちゃんKOOお笑いLIVE!! vol.7,” hosted by DJ KOO, was held on September 24 at Suginami Public Hall in Tokyo, featuring Kaname Stone, Shinku Jessica, Mama Tart and others. vol.8 is scheduled to take place in Osaka on October 8.
アストンマーティン officially opened its bespoke services hub, “Aston Martin Q London,” at Berkeley Square in Mayfair, London, on October 1, 2026. The showroom, with a total floor area of approximately 523 square meters, is operated by H.R.オーウェン and hosted the debut of the new DBX GT.
Facts
Oct. 1, 2026
14 Berkeley Square
A strong relationship spanning more than 75 years
Total floor area: approximately 523 square meters (㎡)
Up to 4 アストンマーティン models
More than 500 physical samples
Approximately 8 meters wide
Approximately 3 meters tall
Operations begin on October 5, 2026
Companies mentioned：アストンマーティン、Aston Martin Japan合同会社、Q by Aston Martin、Aston Martin Q London、H.R.オーウェン、Q New York
2027 COMPUTEX Taipei International Computer Show set to take place
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The 2027 COMPUTEX Taipei International Computer Show will be held from June 1 to 4, with plans to expand exhibition space and enhance the AI robotics area.
Facts
June 1 to June 4
A record 110,000 buyers
US$47.59 billion in 2026
US$385.89 billion by 2034
Compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 29.9%
Expanded by more than 11% year on year
From more than 23 countries
More than 500 startup companies
From 152 countries
More than 111,312 buyers
1,500 exhibitors
Reached more than 6,000 booths
Companies mentioned：台湾貿易センター、Fortune Business Insights、TITA、クアルコム、Qualcomm、マーベル・テクノロジー、Marvell、インテル、Intel、NXP
Launched the “AI Agent × VC Utilization Portal,” an information portal on access control for AI agents and AI governance.
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株式会社キャンパスクリエイト has launched the “AI Agent × VC Utilization Portal,” an information portal on access control for AI agents and AI governance. The portal offers introductory articles and a glossary on access control using VCs (Verifiable Credentials) and is designed for people without specialized knowledge. The company also conducted a demonstration experiment using a system from VESS Labs and filed an application for the logo.
Experience “eating deliciously” through both food and posture. Tasting event featuring texture-modified food and a talk on posture with an occupational therapist to be held in Osaka on Saturday, October 17
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株式会社ピーエーエス will hold a tasting event featuring texture-modified food and a talk on posture with an occupational therapist at its Osaka showroom on October 17, 2026.
Taking ethical fashion from “words” to “action.” エシカルファッション協議会 to exhibit at “FaW TOKYO 2026 Autumn”
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エシカルファッション協議会 will exhibit at “FaW TOKYO 2026 Autumn,” to be held at Tokyo Big Sight from October 7 to 9, 2026. Under the theme “Taking ethical fashion from ‘words’ to ‘action,’” it will showcase initiatives in material circulation, passing on technical skills, certification and social responsibility.
Facts
Original2026年10月7日（水）から9日（金）
5 perspectives
Approximately 5 tons of fabric generated annually
Reduced by up to 75%
Since its establishment in 1962
Companies mentioned：エシカルファッション協議会、コトセン株式会社、クラボウ、株式会社Gab、HORIZON、岡山市のセイショク株式会社、日本・和と調和 Society、TIME TRADE TOKYO、堀江染工株式会社、山陽染工株式会社、ニッセンファクトリー株式会社、豊和株式会社、セイショク株式会社、YKKスナップファスナー株式会社、株式会社野澤組、株式会社伊予アパレル、YUEN HING COTTON COMPANY LIMITED、公益財団法人日本ユニフォームセンター、一般財団法人ニッセンケン品質評価センター、一般財団法人ケケン試験認証センター、清原株式会社、株式会社アン・ドゥー、特定非営利活動法人AMDA社会開発機構、RX Japan合同会社
【ALPEN-exclusive】JACK BUNNY FRIENDS debuts this fall from Jack Bunny!
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JACK BUNNY FRIENDS, an ALPEN-exclusive design from golf apparel brand “Jack Bunny!!,” operated by 株式会社TSI, will go on sale this fall. The main character is Terry, a Boston terrier.
株式会社松屋 will begin accepting online orders for its 2027 New Year's osechi on September 30, 2026. In response to rising prices and increased demand for staying home instead of traveling to visit family, it is expanding its selection of osechi gift sets and hot pot sets that can be delivered nationwide. The diverse lineup ranges from premium offerings overseen by chefs at long-established establishments and renowned restaurants to value-focused options. The catalog will feature 230 items, 5 more than the previous year.
Facts
Matsuya's 2027 New Year's osechi
From September 30, 2026 (Wednesday)
From 11:00 on Wednesday, September 30
December 22 (Tuesday)
Up 30% year on year
19 items in 2027
蟹料亭 松江 和らく...¥29,970
ホテル ニューオータニ...¥27,000
Increased by approximately 10%
京都 下鴨茶寮...¥324,000
銀座 みかわや...¥108,000
銀座 ル・マノアール ダスティン...¥86,400
銀座 ビストロ ヌガ...¥64,800
銀座 Ishida...¥55,000
Matsuya original...¥37,800
Premium meat and seafood osechi, 3-tier box ¥30,000
Japanese and Western-style osechi, 3-tier box ¥25,920
Original浪江 ジョワイストロ ナミエ...35,860円
ANA クラウンプラザホテル富山...¥16,200
東京 浅草今半...¥12,960
日本料理 一乃松...¥14,580
Festive snow crab served in its shell ¥18,900
Kaiseki restaurant-style yellowtail shabu-shabu hot pot ¥12,096
AI advances social media text mining, now measuring mentions of companies in generative AI. New feature for Tofu Analytics
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株式会社misosil has revamped the text analysis features of its social listening tool, “Tofu Analytics,” adding support for Instagram, Threads, TikTok and YouTube comments, as well as AI sentiment analysis. It has also launched “AI Search Mention Analysis,” which measures mentions of companies in generative AI responses.
Pacific Meta Group to organize 2 sessions at “GenAI/SUM 2026”; President Shota Iwasaki to speak. Discussions will cover agent payments and operations in an era when AI works and AI pays.
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株式会社Pacific Meta will organize and hold 2 sessions—a panel discussion and a workshop—at “GenAI/SUM 2026,” hosted by 日本経済新聞社, featuring President and CEO Shota Iwasaki and Masato Nunome of group company Komlock lab. The discussions will focus on AI-powered payments and operations, as well as the “AI economy.”
Facts
Oct. 5 (Mon.)–7 (Wed.), 2026
2 sessions in total
Born in Hyogo Prefecture in 1995
Founded 株式会社終活ねっと in 2016
Grew to 10 million monthly page views
Acquired by a major IT company in 2018
Named to Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia in 2020
Invested in 60 companies
Founded 株式会社Pacific Meta in 2022
Established Komlock lab株式会社 in 2024
Joined Pacific Meta Group in May 2026
Capital: ¥730 million
Companies mentioned：株式会社Pacific Meta、Pacific Meta Group、日本経済新聞社、Komlock lab株式会社、三井住友フィナンシャルグループ、日本電気、Tools for Humanity、JPYC、デジタルガレージ、DGフィナンシャルテクノロジー、CryptoGames株式会社、株式会社終活ねっと
A notebook for solo reflection to clear your worries and build a future true to yourself, designed for people living alone. On sale Oct. 2.
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株式会社atelierERICA’s stationery brand Self0 will release a new book, “A Notebook for Solo Reflection: Clear Your Worries and Build a Future True to Yourself,” on Oct. 2, 2026. The book centers on the “Solo Reflection Worksheet,” a self-analysis sheet based on author Erika Yamaguchi’s personal experiences.
Facts
Page count: 128 pages
38 new worksheets
Through the publication of 5 books
More than 30,000 copies in 8 printings
A small stationery shop founded in 2020 with the concept “Writing is living”
Sales at large specialty stores for household goods also began in October 2025
More than 30,000 copies sold to date
A retreat service from 再春館製薬所, launching in April 2026
Through the 9th installment have been released so far
Announcement of “DOVETAIL,” a music festival co-produced to open up new horizons in the music scene
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株式会社ソケッツ announced that it will co-host the urban music festival “DOVETAIL【S/N 004】” with 株式会社ホリプロ and 01 creative株式会社 on Feb. 11, 2027, at 3 venues including Spotify O-EAST.
Chinese phrase app “Real Chinese Conversation” releases Android version on Oct. 2
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マジェステック合同会社 released the Android version of its Chinese phrase app “Real Chinese Conversation” on Google Play on Oct. 2, 2026. The app features everyday expressions used by native speakers, along with learning tools and widgets. To mark the release, it is available for 400 yen.
Facts
More than 2,300 phrases
More than 60 categories
Available for 400 yen
More than 1,600 words
More than 400 phrases are available
Oct. 2, 2026
Through Oct. 12, 2026 (Mon., public holiday)
App: 600 yen
In-app purchases at 150 yen each
Companies mentioned：マジェステック合同会社、Google Play、App Store
【NHKカルチャー】“Suzuken Civic Lecture” special lecture—“The Teachings of Buddha”—to be held at NHKカルチャー岐阜教室. Leading Buddhist scholar Hisashi Sasaki will speak!
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The special lecture “The Teachings of Buddha,” part of the “Suzuken Civic Lecture” co-hosted by 株式会社スズケン and NHK文化センター, will be held at NHKカルチャー岐阜教室 on Oct. 17, 2026. The speaker will be leading Buddhist scholar Hisashi Sasaki. Attendance is free for students up to university age.
After premium steak, how about seaweed udon from a Michelin-listed restaurant—or unusual fried konjac? “THE MARKET...” comes to 杜の街グレース on Oct. 10 and 11, bringing together 53 booths from popular spots in Okayama and beyond
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“THE MARKET...” will be held at 杜の街グレース in Okayama City on Oct. 10 and 11, with 53 booths from acclaimed local establishments and popular businesses from outside the prefecture. Many Michelin-listed restaurants will take part, along with a bonfire workshop starting at dusk and a BMX freestyle event.
【Survey of 1,000 people】64.8% have some concern about cleaning bathroom mold. The top response: “It’s one of the chores I especially don’t want to do” at 26.4%
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株式会社ハタノ製作所 has published the results of a survey on cleaning mold in bathrooms. Of the 1,000 respondents, 64.8% had some concerns, with the most common response being “It’s one of the chores I especially don’t want to do” (26.4%). The company is also crowdfunding its bathroom device “AiR JOKER.”
Facts
1,000 men and women
26.4% said, “It’s one of the chores I especially don’t want to do”
35.2% answered, “None of these particularly apply to me”
14.0% said, “It’s getting harder physically with each passing year”
9.0% said, “I’m concerned about the condition of my parents’ bathroom”
Rubber seals: 48.4%
Tile grout: 34.9%
People who had bought a mold-prevention product (45.6%)
58.3% had stopped using them because they were a hassle, they forgot, or they did not notice any effect
The cover feature of the November 2026 issue of BURRN! is TMG. The supergroup led by Tak Matsumoto has launched its “SAYONARA” tour, and all 4 members give individual interviews. The issue also features a report on the rock festival “FUKUROCK” held in Fukuoka, as well as exclusive interviews with numerous artists including NICKELACK and IRON MAIDEN.
“Asada Ame for a fighting throat”—support Trinita with Sugar Cut and Midori Milk yogurt!
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株式会社浅田飴 will run the “Asada Ame for a fighting throat” campaign jointly with 九州乳業株式会社 and 大分トリニータ from October 2 to 31, 2026. Customers who submit receipts for eligible products will be entered in a drawing to win J2 League match tickets and merchandise.
Ayano Ryugo, president and CEO of Ginger Lab株式会社, to speak at ボーダレスアカデミー’s “Social Business Practical Program: PR Course”
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Ayano Ryugo, president and CEO of Ginger Lab株式会社, will serve as an instructor for ボーダレスアカデミー’s “Social Business Practical Program: PR Course,” run by 株式会社ボーダレス・ジャパン. The course will be held over 4 sessions beginning October 13, 2026, and will cover building relationship capital and trust capital through PR.
Clarks launches new styles from its popular “Cleyhill” collection
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Clarks has launched 3 new models in its Cleyhill series: Boat, Seam and Top. Boat and Seam are now on sale, while Top is scheduled to launch at the end of October.
Facts
¥19,800, tax included
¥22,000, tax included
End of October
1825
22,000 items
More than 100 markets
Companies mentioned：クラークスジャパン株式会社、Clarks、C&J Clark Limited
“Suguraku,” a Word add-in with free basic features, surpasses 3,000 users
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The number of users of “Suguraku,” a Word add-in provided by FRAIM株式会社, surpassed 3,000 as of October 2026. It is used by more than 500 companies and organizations and more than 300 law firms, with adoption across organizations continuing to grow.
Facts
User numbers surpass 3,000
Launched in April 2026
As of October 2026
More than 500 companies and organizations
More than 300 law firms
About six months after launch
More than 60 public institutions and organizations
Mikawa Bay Football Club × 高浜市 × Japan Centenarian Health Association sign partnership agreement to promote residents’ health and extend healthy life expectancy
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三河ベイフットボールクラブ株式会社, 高浜市 and 一般社団法人日本センテナリアン健康協会 signed a partnership agreement on October 1, 2026, to promote residents’ health and extend healthy life expectancy.
【直方市】22nd-term children’s staff interim exhibition, “How to Look at the Collection”
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直方市 will hold the “58th Nogata City Citizens’ Cultural Festival,” featuring works including paintings and ceramics, as well as special exhibitions by illustrator NAKAKI PANTZ and photographer Masayoshi Sukita, a workshop by kirie artist KEN, and a taiko performance by high school students.
【直方市】Hands-on science event “Discover the Wonders of Science!” lets visitors see, touch, make and learn
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A free science event, “Discover the Wonders of Science!,” for elementary and junior high school students will be held at Nogata Central Community Center on October 10, 2026. The event will feature hands-on booths about space and crafts, and is hosted by 科学舎アカデミー with support from several companies and universities.
【直方市】Three days of culture, art, experiences and food at the “Nogata City Citizens’ Cultural Festival”
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直方市 will hold the “58th Nogata City Citizens’ Cultural Festival” from October 30 through November 1, Reiwa 8. The exhibition section will showcase works by illustrator NAKAKI PANTZ, photographer Masayoshi Sukita and creator KEN, and will also offer workshops. The stage section will feature a performance by 大和青藍高等学校’s taiko club and presentations by civic groups.
【直方市】Ancient burial mounds across the Onga River basin to open to the public simultaneously
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直方市 will hold an event in which 5 cities and 4 towns across the Onga River basin will jointly open ancient burial mounds, valuable historical resources preserved in the region, to the public at the same time.
Facts
5 cities and 4 towns across the Onga River basin
Date: October 17 (Sat.) and 18 (Sun.), Reiwa 8
More than 70 horizontal burial tombs have been confirmed
【JOHN SMEDLEY × ebure】Collaboration with British heritage knitwear brand “JOHN SMEDLEY” marks ebure’s 10th anniversary
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British heritage knitwear brand “JOHN SMEDLEY” and Japanese fashion brand “ebure” have announced their first collaboration collection to mark ebure’s 10th anniversary. The collection includes 2 knitwear styles and goes on sale October 9.
Facts
For more than 240 years
Price: 49,500 (tax included)
Price: ¥59,400 (tax included)
Founded in 1784
On sale Friday, October 9
Companies mentioned：JOHN SMEDLEY、ebure、株式会社リトルリーグ、LITTLE LEAGUE INC.
Nara Ikuei High School soccer club reaches its 500,000-yen crowdfunding 1st goal and takes on a 1 million-yen NEXT GOAL to improve facilities supporting players’ physical development
株式会社セキド and 深空株式会社 will hold free demonstrations of industrial drones in Osaka, Hyogo and Wakayama in October 2026. Using actual drones such as the DJI Matrice 400 and FlyCart 100, the demonstrations will showcase infrared inspections, surveying and materials transport.
Facts
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Tuesday the 20th
Friday, the 30th
More than 1,950 seminars and events
More than 21,000 attendees in total
More than 45,000 companies and government agencies
To mark the end of the first cour of the TV anime “Mushoku Tensei III: Jobless Reincarnation,” ABEMA will stream all episodes of season 3 for free for the first time on Saturday, October 3
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To mark the end of the first cour of the TV anime “Mushoku Tensei III: Jobless Reincarnation,” ABEMA will stream all episodes for free on October 3, 2026.
A complete overhaul on the scale of a new game! “Action Game Maker G” launches! Collaboration with poncle, creator of “Vampire Survivors,” also announced!
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株式会社Gotcha Gotcha Games has completely revamped the RPG Maker series title “ACTION GAME MAKER,” renamed it “Action Game Maker G” and released version 2.0. It also announced a collaboration for 2027 with poncle, developer of “Vampire Survivors,” and is currently offering the game at 40% off during the Steam Autumn Sale.
“App Rings,” a revenue analytics dashboard for Shopify app developers, launches. It automatically tallies MRR, churn rates and payouts for all apps every day; free for small developers
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合同会社MEMENTO launched “App Rings,” a revenue analytics dashboard for Shopify app developers, on October 1, 2026. Developed as an alternative to the discontinued competitor “Mantle,” it is available free of charge to small developers.
Facts
Launched on Oct. 1, 2026
Organization-wide MRR below $1,000
1,000 or fewer installs of the apps being analyzed
For the first 14 days after sign-up
The service will end on September 30, 2026
Supports 8 languages, including Japanese and English
ELYZA develops voice-conversation AI agent “ELYZA Voice Agent”
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株式会社ELYZA has developed “ELYZA Voice Agent,” a voice-conversation AI agent designed to understand users’ needs and connect with business systems through voice interaction, and is conducting trials ahead of its deployment in real-world settings.
ELYZA establishes “ELYZA RSI Research” to advance research into “AI developing AI.” Publishes findings on foundation models, evaluation and autonomous improvement
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株式会社ELYZA has established “ELYZA RSI Research,” an organization advancing research into recursive self-improvement (RSI), in which AI repeatedly improves its own capabilities and development processes. Drawing on this research foundation, the company is developing the voice-conversation AI agent “ELYZA Voice Agent” and publishing research findings on improvements to foundation models, benchmarks and harnesses.
Facts
While keeping work requiring human involvement to around 1–2 person-days
Task success rates improved by 14.4 points each
Improved by 27.2 points
The completion rate rose from 34.3% to 52.9%
It rose from 34.3% to 52.9%, an improvement of 18.6 points
We confirmed that it rose to 52.9%, an improvement of 18.6 points
We confirmed that inference costs can be reduced by 67%
“Let’s Drink at a Neighborhood Chinese Restaurant” fan event to be held in Nagoya, the first outside Tokyo!
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BS-TBS will hold a fan event for the program “Let’s Drink at a Neighborhood Chinese Restaurant” in Nagoya on November 22, featuring the introduction of new members and a pop-up from famous Tokyo restaurants.
VisasQ to exhibit at “BioJapan 2026,” held October 7–9
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株式会社ビザスク will exhibit at “BioJapan 2026,” held at Pacifico Yokohama from October 7 to 9, 2026, and introduce its expert interview service, “VisasQ interview.”
Facts
A knowledge database with insights from more than 800,000 people in Japan and overseas
◆ Our booth: D-112
800,000 registered experts with verified identities across 190 countries
Used by 1 in 4 companies listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market
Public vote to be held for the “Kobe Electric Railway Ao Line Headmark Design Contest”
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To mark the 75th anniversary of the opening of the Ao Line, Kobe Electric Railway will hold a public vote from October 4 to December 22, 2026, on 8 headmark designs selected through a design contest.
“Girls und Panzer: Motto Love Love Sakusen Desu!” × “HUB”: Bartender collaboration menu and merchandise details revealed!
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Anique株式会社 and 株式会社ハブ are holding a collaboration with “Girls und Panzer: Motto Love Love Sakusen Desu!” at all 4 locations of the British-style pub “HUB” and have revealed details of original merchandise and limited-edition collaboration menu items.
【JAF Kagawa】JAF香川支部 has partnered with BB's New York Slice to offer member benefits!
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JAF香川支部 signed a benefits agreement with BB's New York Slice effective October 1, launching a ¥50 discount on bills of ¥800 or more when members present their membership cards.
Facts
From October 1 (Thursday)
Approximately 44,000 locations nationwide
As of the end of March 2026
On bills of ¥800 (tax included) or more
¥50 off
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人日本自動車連盟、JAF香川支部、BB's New York Slice
Opening campaign from October 2 (Friday)! The new soup pasta brand ごちそうスープパスタ from Pancho opens its 1st location in Yoyogi, Tokyo
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株式会社パンチョ, an affiliated company of 株式会社ファイブグループ, will open the 1st location of its soup pasta specialty restaurant ごちそうスープパスタ in Yoyogi, Tokyo, on October 2, 2026, and will hold an opening campaign.
【First Edition】A Japanese sake select booth and food trucks will also be featured at the Japanese Sake Festival!
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ぴあ株式会社 and 三井不動産商業マネジメント株式会社 will co-host the first-ever Japanese Sake Festival 2026 at Mitsui Outlet Park Kisarazu from November 1 to 3, 2026. In addition to the main venue featuring 13 sake breweries from across Japan, 2 sake select booths and 2 food trucks will set up on the roof terrace.
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November 1 (Sunday) to 3 (Tuesday, public holiday), 2026
【Planned over the course of 1 year by a university student intern!】NPO法人ニランジャナセワサンガ × お香専門店「香源」 team up for the first time to cross borders through fragrance and create sustainable “self-reliant support”
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NPO法人ニランジャナセワサンガ and 株式会社香源 announced a collaboration on an original incense product, planned over approximately 1 year under the leadership of a university student intern. The product uses sandalwood native to India and aims to provide sustainable “self-reliant support.”
【Event Information】The 33rd Ushimado Olive Harvest Festival 2026 will be held on October 24! A new event, the “Harvest Shout-Out Championship,” where participants shout out the dreams and goals they want to harvest, is also in the works!!
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日本オリーブ株式会社 will hold the 33rd Ushimado Olive Harvest Festival 2026 at Ushimado Olive Garden on October 24, 2026. This year, the new “Harvest Shout-Out Championship” will be held for the first time, with the mayor of Setouchi and guests taking part.
McGuffin制作チーム × YOUTRUST Studio launch collaborative project “THE WAY I CHOOSE” — 株式会社YOUTRUST
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株式会社YOUTRUST will begin streaming “THE WAY I CHOOSE,” a collaborative project with McGuffin制作チーム, on YOUTRUST Studio starting October 2, 2026. The first guest will be pop pianist Harami-chan, with the program exploring career choices and personal values.
【Pets Tokyo Gotokuji 1st location】Trick or Treat‼️All-you-can-fill treat event!
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Pets Tokyo株式会社, a group company of Lehman Holdings株式会社, will hold a Trick or Treat‼️ all-you-can-fill treat campaign at “Pets Tokyo Gotokuji 1st location” from October 1 through 18. The participation fee is ¥500, the time limit is 30 seconds, and a Halloween booth will also be set up.
When things aren’t going well, was the right answer to “do nothing” instead of trying harder!? This hot new business book, reprinted immediately after launch, gives the overthinking modern mind a break
【千葉ジェッツ】Announcement of the “Minami-Funabashi Decoration Project,” an initiative to join hands and build the community together
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千葉ジェッツ Funabashi launched a crowdfunding-based project on October 1 to create a “Jumbo-kun Monument” in front of Minami-Funabashi Station and decorate the route to the arena. The fundraising goal is ¥15 million.
[アマン東京] 2026 Original Christmas Cakes and Christmas Gifts
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アマン東京 announced that it will sell original cakes and baked goods, including “Christmas Shortcake,” “Bûche de Noël,” and “Stollen,” as well as gift boxes for Christmas 2026. Reservations open on November 2, and sales begin December 1 (some products from November 16).
Facts
Approx. 15 cm: 14,580 yen (tax included)
12 cm (serves 2 - 3): 7,992 yen
15 cm (serves 5 - 6): 9,720 yen (tax included)
[Small] 2,590 yen
[Large] 4,790 yen (tax included)
Small box: from 1,460 yen each (tax included)
2-small-box gift box: 3,460 yen (tax included)
3-small-box gift box: 4,970 yen (tax included)
6-small-box gift box: 9,940 yen (tax included)
9-small-box gift box: 14,900 yen (tax included)
Price: 8,700 yen (tax included)
Price: 10,000 yen (tax and service charge included)
Companies mentioned：アマン東京、ラ・パティスリー by アマン東京、アルヴァ、ロンネフェルト
Special report: 『フィリピン消費者市場白書』—all 三 parts based on a survey of 321 consumers, released for Japanese companies considering entering the Philippine market
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AXIA Promotion & Trading Philippines Corporation has released all 三 parts of 『フィリピン消費者市場白書』 free of charge, based on a survey of 321 people living in the Philippines. The report found that Japanese brands are not associated with “low quality,” and that there is strong interest in the entry of affordable set-meal restaurants and similar businesses.
Facts
Average age: 26
The population growth rate in 2026 is 5.3%
Expected to continue through 2062
The share of middle-income households will also exceed 65% by 2030
A spectacular original show starring Ultra Heroes! 東京ドームホテル special event: “Ultra Heroes Christmas Family Party 2026”
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東京ドームホテル will hold the “Ultra Heroes Christmas Family Party 2026” in its large banquet hall, Tenku, on December 20, 2026. The program will include a show featuring Ultraman Teo and others, a mini-concert by voyager and Haruna of ASTRO DONUTS, and a seated buffet. As part of its SDGs activities, the hotel will also collect reusable items.
Chefs head to the rice paddies, and crab shells go back into the soil: Kyoto’s 和久傳 has been growing rice in Kyotango for more than 20 years
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The Kyoto restaurant-inn 和久傳 has continued growing rice in Kyotango City since 2005 and will begin selling its new-harvest “Wakuden Rice” and other products in October 2026. The story highlights a food-growing practice in harmony with nature, using crab shells as fertilizer.
“24th GIFU Craft Fair” to be held October 10 (Sat), 11 (Sun) and 12 (Mon, public holiday) around JR Gifu, including at アクティブG!
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The “24th GIFU Craft Fair” will be held from October 10 to 12 at アクティブG and facilities around JR岐阜駅. More than 130 craft artists from across Japan are expected to exhibit, alongside workshops and a chestnut sweets market.
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This year marks its 24th edition
More than 130 artisans and craft artists from across Japan are expected to exhibit
株式会社セガ is holding its “Steam Autumn Sale” on Steam. The 『龍が如く』 series, titles from アトラス and more are discounted by 50%〜60%. The sale runs through October 15, 2026.
Details have been announced for the special anime screenings and talk shows at “Gegege Ki 2026,” with advance ticket lottery applications opening on October 5. The event honors the achievements of Shigeru Mizuki and is organized by 調布市 with support from 東映アニメーション and others.
Free Distribution of a “Travel Guide” to 13 Regions in Conjunction With Mrs. GREEN APPLE Ringo Jam Tour “SHADOWS”
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ぴあ株式会社 will distribute the free regional collaboration guide “Travel Itinerary” in 13 cities in connection with Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s arena tour “SHADOWS”.
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2026, marking the 10th anniversary
From Sept. 30
28 performances in 13 cities
From approximately 20,000 JAM’S nationwide
Companies mentioned：Mrs. GREEN APPLE、Ringo Jam、ぴあ株式会社
A release event for popular voice actor unit IXIS's 2nd mini-album will be held on Jan. 17, 2027! Along with a talk event featuring the members, there will also be an autograph session and a handover event.
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株式会社アニメイト will hold an event celebrating the release of voice actor unit IXIS's 2nd mini-album on Jan. 17, 2027. The application serial code distribution period runs from Oct. 3 to Dec. 16, 2026.
An original artwork exhibition celebrating the 15th anniversary of the manga Hozuki's Coolheadedness has been confirmed for February 2027!! Key art drawn by Natsumi Eguchi has also been unveiled.
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株式会社A3 announced that an original artwork exhibition celebrating the 15th anniversary of Natsumi Eguchi's manga Hozuki's Coolheadedness will be held at WHAT CAFE（寺田倉庫） from Feb. 4, 2027.
Verbex wins top prize at Bandai Town's “BANDAI Re FAIR Vol.2”
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株式会社Verbex won the “Happiness Co-Creation Ticket” (top prize) at “BANDAI Re FAIR Vol.2,” hosted by Bandai Town, Fukushima Prefecture, at SHIBUYA QWS on Sept. 30, 2026. In response to local challenges such as population decline and sustaining tourist engagement, Verbex proposed a plan to use conversational AI to improve the efficiency of administrative work and build relationships.
ABEMA to livestream Japan's national team match in the “Kirin Cup Soccer 2026” for free on Monday, Oct. 5; Keisuke Tsuboi to provide commentary, with Gen Shoji as guest commentator!
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ABEMA will livestream Japan's national team match in the “Kirin Cup Soccer 2026,” held at the National Stadium on Oct. 5, for free, with commentary by Keisuke Tsuboi and guest commentary by player Gen Shoji. A special program will also be streamed on the official LINE account from 18:00 that day.
トライアドジャパン株式会社 to sponsor and exhibit as top partner at World Mental Health Day 2026 illumination event and Tokyo Festa
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トライアドジャパン株式会社 will sponsor and exhibit as a top partner at events related to World Mental Health Day (an illumination event and Tokyo Festa) to be held on Oct. 10, 2026.
Yamagata City's Mini Maru opens as the first “third place for children” in Yamagata Prefecture
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特定非営利活動法人プチユナイテッドアスリートクラブ opened Mini Maru in Nishida, Yamagata City, on Sept. 26, 2026, as the first “third place for children” in Yamagata Prefecture. As part of a project promoted by 日本財団, the facility supports children's growth and independence through meals, learning support and other services.