“Muv-Luv Girls Garden” × “カラオケの鉄人” collaboration! Featuring a themed room, challenge songs, limited-edition menus and novelty items!
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合同会社EXNOA and 株式会社KMS’s game “Muv-Luv Girls Garden” is collaborating with karaoke chain “カラオケの鉄人.” The collaboration features a themed room, limited-edition menus and merchandise, and a challenge-song event.
A major update adds vehicles that can be deployed at high speed to “Enlisted,” the free-to-play World War II FPS online game for PC/PS4＆PS5 offered by DMM GAMES! A reward event is also underway!
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A major update, “Off-Road Patrol,” has been rolled out for the FPS game “Enlisted,” offered through DMM GAMES, which is operated by 合同会社EXNOA. The update adds light military vehicles and new weapons, and a commemorative event is underway.
Facts
Sept. 29 (Tue.), 2026
Battle score: 25,000
15th anniversary
Companies mentioned：合同会社EXNOA、DMM GAMES、ガイジン・エンターテインメント、Willys-Overland、Volkswagen、日本内燃機、三菱重工業、EXNOA LLC.、Gaijin Games Kft.
Call for participants: An exchange event for high school and university students and role models active in various fields. Join us for “DayOne TOKYO,” the first step toward the future!
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The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is seeking participants for “DayOne TOKYO,” an event bringing high school and university students together with role models from various fields, to be held on Reiwa 8, Nov. 21 and 22.
Based on the original work by 草凪みずほ, “Pashakore” from 『暁のヨナ』 is scheduled to go on sale around December 19, 2026. It will be released by ムービック, part of アニメイトグループ.
A reproduction print from 『FAIRY TAIL』 is here as a made-to-order product! Plus, Pashakore is here too!
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To mark the 20th anniversary of 『FAIRY TAIL』, reproduction prints featuring an original illustration by 真島ヒロ and “Pashakore” will be released by ムービック. Reservations are now being accepted in connection with 株式会社アニメイトホールディングス, an アニメイトグループ company.
“Pashakore Vol. 2,” a collectible item from 『ウルトラマン』, is scheduled to be released by ムービック. There are 37 types in total, plus more, and reservations are now being accepted at アニメイト and other stores.
Synopsis and preview images released for episode 26 (episode 2 of season 3) of the TV anime 『転生貴族、鑑定スキルで成り上がる 第3期』, airing Sunday, October 4, from 11:45 p.m.!
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株式会社ブシロードムーブ and バンダイナムコフィルムワークス have released the synopsis and preview images for episode 26 of the TV anime 『転生貴族、鑑定スキルで成り上がる 第3期』. The series begins airing on October 4, and a post-your-reaction campaign and a creditless ending video have also been announced.
Includes newly written short stories from “バッテリー” and “NO.6”! 『あさのあつこ公式ガイド』, marking the author’s 35th anniversary and the 30th anniversary of “バッテリー,” set for release on Thursday, December 10, 2026
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株式会社KADOKAWA will publish 『あさのあつこ公式ガイド』 on December 10, 2026, to mark novelist あさのあつこ’s 35th anniversary as an author and the 30th anniversary of the start of publication of “バッテリー.” The book will include newly written short stories and more.
The mockumentary program 『UFO山』, which traced the fate of a man who died mysteriously after becoming lost, is being adapted into a book, set for release on Wednesday, December 2, 2026!
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株式会社KADOKAWA has announced a book adaptation of the mockumentary program 『UFO山』, which aired on テレビ東京, and said it will be released on December 2, 2026.
[Surpassed ¥2 million in 6 hours] Waterproof rating of 22,000 mm. “NUKU DRY,” lightweight, breathable waterproof knit gloves
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株式会社アデルフォス has launched a Makuake crowdfunding project for its waterproof knit gloves, “NUKU DRY,” surpassing ¥2 million in 6 hours. The gloves have a waterproof rating of 22,000 mm and moisture permeability of 5,100 g/㎡/24h, and are lightweight and breathable.
A free-entry POP UP event, “えりーとえいぞーぱーく in お台場,” featuring a collaboration with Sakura Miko of the VTuber agency 「ホロライブ」, is set to be held at LED DAIBA STUDIO!
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LED TOKYO株式会社, in collaboration with 株式会社イーディス, will hold the free-entry POP UP event “えりーとえいぞーぱーく in お台場” at LED DAIBA STUDIO, featuring Sakura Miko of the VTuber agency 「ホロライブ」, operated by カバー株式会社.
Facts
Original１会計（後述のおみくじ・謎解きラリー含む）3,000円（税込）
The total number of YouTube subscribers has exceeded 90 million.
Event period: Thursday, October 15, 2026–Sunday, November 1
[Kariya, Aichi] Former J.League players and a judo therapist to hold a hands-on event for their original “AI posture checkup” for the first time
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合同会社REAM, which operates the wellness brand “AXSEED,” will hold a hands-on “AI posture checkup” event at 刈谷PA on October 9, 2026, with former J.League players and others taking part.
PathosLogos wins excellence award in the Organizational Transformation and Development category of the Professional Division of the “HR Award 2026” by 日本の人事部
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株式会社パトスロゴス’s HR co-creation platform “PathosLogos” won an excellence award in the Organizational Transformation and Development category of the Professional Division of the “HR Award 2026,” organized by 日本の人事部.
株式会社ゴールドオンライン will host a free webinar on October 19, 2026, about trailer-home hotel investments that combine “vacation home use” with “depreciation,” with 株式会社BLANC’s 山中拓也 and 松尾晋吾 as speakers.
Job-hunting futsal × 浦和レッズ, 3rd edition, to be held October 22
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株式会社Conext Markting will hold the 3rd edition of “Job-Hunting Futsal” with 浦和レッズ on October 22, 2026. The event will be aimed at 50 students expected to graduate in 2028, and will feature mini company information sessions and futsal matches with mixed teams of students and HR staff. Up to 6 companies will participate.
On September 15, 2026, the “Student Tour to Experience Wood-Related Work,” organized by 広島木づかい推進協議会, was held, with 13 students from 広島工業大学 participating. They learned about the use of forest resources and the SDGs through lectures and fieldwork.
Fashion inventory management AI agent “Vestory (ベストリー)” to exhibit at the Fashion Tech EXPO at “FaW TOKYO 2026秋”
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株式会社ハイクリ will exhibit at the Fashion Tech EXPO at FaW TOKYO 2026 Autumn, held at Tokyo Big Sight from October 7 to 9, 2026, and demonstrate its fashion inventory management AI agent, Vestory.
Solar power generation achieved at refrigerated and frozen warehouses where installation was difficult using conventional methods; Flexible Solar G+ introduced at Housui Ichikawa Logistics Center and Atsugi Logistics Center
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株式会社ホウスイ has introduced Denkosha’s ultra-lightweight flexible solar power generation system, “Flexible Solar G+,” at its logistics centers in Ichikawa and Atsugi, achieving renewable energy adoption with a total installed capacity of 320 kW.
Two press releases from 岐阜県飛騨市 were selected for Best101 from among 4,236 entries in the “Press Release Awards 2026,” organized by 株式会社PR TIMES, marking the 3rd consecutive year of recognition.
THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel earns GSTC certification
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THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel, operated by 東急ホテルズ＆リゾーツ株式会社, has earned third-party certification based on the GSTC Standard, the international standard for sustainable tourism.
Facts
Sept. 25, 2026
June 2026
168 guest rooms
Opening date: July 7, 2022
31 cities
Approximately 50 locations
Founded in 2007
Companies mentioned：東急ホテルズ＆リゾーツ株式会社、THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO TOKYU, A Pan Pacific Hotel、THE HOTEL HIGASHIYAMA、グローバル・サステナブル・ツーリズム協議会、GSTC、Vireo、国連環境計画、UNEP、国連世界観光機関、UNWTO、UNTourism、パン パシフィック ホテルズ グループ、UOLグループ
STPR’s first takeout sweets shop to open in Ikebukuro! 5th installment of the joint project “STPR PARADISE” with Sweets Paradise launches
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株式会社STPR will open the takeout sweets shop “Puffy & Sweety” in Ikebukuro on November 1, 2026, as the 5th installment of its joint project “STPR PARADISE” with 井上商事株式会社.
【那須千本松牧場】A collaboration between the delicate cut-paper art of artist Teppei Hayakawa and “キットパス”! New interactive art experience, “Light Through Paper,” launches on October 1 (Thu)
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日本理化学工業株式会社 will support the interactive art workshop “Light Through Paper,” launching at 那須千本松牧場 on October 1, 2026, by providing the art material “キットパス.”
熊本県 to hold official pitch event for semiconductor ventures and startups, “Kumamoto Semiconductor Venture Pitch 2026-2027”
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熊本県 will hold the official pitch event “Kumamoto Semiconductor Venture Pitch 2026-2027” on February 17, 2027, to support ventures and startups in the semiconductor field. Applications will be accepted from September 1 to October 30, 2026.
Marking the 40th year since our founding — gratitude for the past and a renewed commitment to the future
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株式会社ププルインターナショナル marks its 40th year since founding, reaffirming the importance of communications infrastructure, strengthening its BCP measures and expressing its commitment to contributing to safety and security for society as a whole.
スペラファーマ, provider of Japan’s only contracted MicroED service, to give joint presentation with リガク at “Discovery & Development US 2026” in the United States
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スペラファーマ will exhibit at “Discovery & Development US 2026,” to be held in San Diego, United States, in October 2026, and will give a joint presentation with リガク (Rigaku Americas) on preformulation and drug substance form evaluation using MicroED.
スペラファーマ株式会社 will exhibit at “BioJapan 2026,” to be held at Pacifico Yokohama from October 7 to 9, 2026. Its booth will introduce services such as biopharmaceutical analysis and CCIT, and offer technical consultations. A free webinar on quality control of nucleic acid drugs will also be held on the same day.
Find your center in an era of change. Healing work “Soul without Anxiety and Pain,” supervised by Dr. Haruhisa Wago and tuned to 174Hz, available from October 2
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The healing work “Soul without Anxiety and Pain,” supervised by Dr. Haruhisa Wago, became available on October 2, 2026, from “CROIX HEALING,” a wellness music label operated by 株式会社クロア.
Facts
174Hz
Oct. 2, 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社クロア、CROIX HEALING、Apple Music、Amazon Music、Spotify、Dolby Atmos、ドルビーラボラトリーズ、RELAX WORLD
[Cumulative applications surpass 1.8 million!!] Applications are opening for the 43rd Quality Management and Quality Control Examination (QC Kentei)!
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一般財団法人日本規格協会 has opened applications for the 43rd Quality Management and Quality Control Examination (QC Kentei). Cumulative applicants have exceeded 1.8 million, and from fiscal 2025, Levels 3 and 4 will be administered using the CBT format.
Facts
Cumulative examination applicants have exceeded 1.8 million
43rd Quality Management and Quality Control Examination
ISO 9001:2026 (Quality management systems—Requirements) was revised in September 2026
From fiscal 2025, Levels 3 and 4 of the QC Kentei will be
[岡山大学] J-PEAKS special lecture by Professor Shinsuke Shimojo of カリフォルニア工科大学 to explore questions surrounding perception, consciousness and AI through the lens of human magnetic perception
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岡山大学 hosted a J-PEAKS special lecture at its Tsushima Campus, featuring Professor Shinsuke Shimojo of カリフォルニア工科大学. A total of 72 people attended, and discussions covered research into human magnetic perception and questions raised about AI.
Facts
A total of 72 people, including business professionals and students, attended
They have continued joint research for more than 10 years
Targets achieved at TikTok's “Tokutoku SALE BIG LIVE”! “Zou Neko Channel” surpassed ¥17.11 million and “Kuma Kana Live Commerce” ¥21 million within 24 hours!
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The live-commerce channel “Zou Neko Channel,” operated by 株式会社Cellest, and “Kuma Kana Live Commerce,” the channel of the company's creator Kana, exceeded the GMV target of ¥16 million set for TikTok's “Tokutoku SALE BIG LIVE” event.
株式会社JTB won the top award in the Corporate HR Department category at the “HR Award 2026,” organized by 日本の人事部. The award recognized its efforts to create sustainable training programs that overcome the “forgetting curve” by using generative AI and data.
Ishinomaki Laboratory will exhibit and launch three new products—“BOX STOOL,” “STUDIO TROLLEY” and “RA BIRD”—created in collaboration with three design teams: BIG-GAME, TAF Studio and Daniel Schofield. カリモク家具 will handle manufacturing, and the products will be exhibited at dotcom space Tokyo starting October 17, 2026.
Facts
Over the 15 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake
Three designers based overseas
Three works
October 17 (Sat.)–November 15 (Sun.), 2026
Established in 2004
A studio established in Stockholm, Sweden, in 2002
Companies mentioned：株式会社石巻工房、ISHINOMAKI LABORATORY、BIG-GAME、TAF、TAF Studio、Daniel Schofield、カリモク家具、Keiji Ashizawa Design、dotcom space Tokyo、ECAL、Artek、Muuto、String Furniture
halfwaytheir sponsors and takes the stage at Toranomon Advertising Festival, Japan's largest advertising creative festival
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株式会社halfwaytheir will sponsor the Toranomon Advertising Festival, Japan's largest advertising creative festival, as a supporter. The event will be held at TOKYO NODE from October 9 to 17, 2026, and the company's COO, Yoshiki Sukeshita, will take part in a talk session.
Facts
Friday, Oct. 9, 2026
Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026
9 days
More than 17,000 people
July 2023
Companies mentioned：株式会社halfwaytheir、halfwaytheir、株式会社サイバーエージェント、株式会社ビズパ、株式会社電通、Vistar Media
A Rab section opens at the ゼインアーツ Kobe-Sannomiya store!
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A section for British outdoor brand Rab will open at the ゼインアーツ Kobe-Sannomiya store on October 10, featuring apparel from the 2026 fall/winter collection. Opening events will include a pop-up display and backpack try-on experience, along with limited-edition gifts.
Prepare for the unexpected with your dog: an opportunity to consider toilet facilities during disasters
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株式会社ネクスト・ライフ will exhibit at “Japan Wanko Festa 2026 Autumn in Odaiba,” held in Odaiba from November 27 to 29, 2026, and introduce a “disaster toilet deodorizing and disinfectant spray generation kit” for providing toilet facilities for dogs during disasters.
KOMORI strengthens its business foundation in semiconductor manufacturing
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株式会社小森コーポレーション acquired all shares of 丸山チラー株式会社, making it a wholly owned subsidiary, and changed its name to “KOMORIプレシジョンテクノロジーズ株式会社.” This strategic investment aims to strengthen the PE business and expand into semiconductor manufacturing under the 7th Medium-Term Management Plan.
New dango menu launches at Toyosu Fukurazuzume, a Japanese-style cafe in “Toyosu Senkyaku Banrai,” starting Saturday, October 3!
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Toyosu Fukurazuzume, a Japanese-style cafe operated by 株式会社オークコーポレーション, will launch a new dango menu made with Koshihikari rice from Chiba Prefecture starting October 3, 2026.
Ｈｍｃｏｍｍ steps up expansion into the sewer infrastructure sector
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Ｈｍｃｏｍｍ株式会社 proposed “visualizing sewer corrosion risks using AI and supporting priority inspections” in response to 広島県福山市’s challenge of “unmanned infrastructure inspection and diagnosis of sewer pipes,” and its proposal was selected. A demonstration will begin in Oct. 2026, bringing to the sewer sector a system for identifying risks and prioritizing inspections developed in the water supply sector.
Facts
The demonstration began in Oct. 2026
Results are scheduled to be compiled in March 2027
Ready Crew, which handles projects worth 110 billion yen annually, to exhibit at “Marketing Week - Fall 2026 -”
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フロンティア株式会社 will exhibit at the “28th Marketing Week - Fall 2026 -,” held at Tokyo Big Sight from Oct. 7 to 9, 2026. Visitors can experience interactive matching with business concierges from the business-matching service Ready Crew.
Collaboration event “Elite Eizo Park in Odaiba” with “Sakura Miko” to be held at LED DAIBA STUDIO!
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株式会社イーディス announced that it will hold the collaboration event “Elite Eizo Park in Odaiba” with VTuber “Sakura Miko,” managed by カバー株式会社, at “LED DAIBA STUDIO,” operated by LED TOKYO, from Oct. 15 to Nov. 1, 2026.
Top-rated experiential DE&I training program HERALBONY ACADEMY wins top prize in the professional talent development and training category at the “HR Award 2026”
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株式会社ヘラルボニー’s DE&I training program HERALBONY ACADEMY won the top prize in the professional talent development and training category at the “HR Award 2026.”
Facts
From among 377 applications
18 entries were recognized in the professional category
Votes cast by 410,000 HR professionals nationwide
So far, the program has been provided to approximately 60 organizations and more than 5,500 people
Provided to approximately 60 organizations and more than 5,500 people
In participant surveys, 89% said they felt a change in their behavior
The program achieved a satisfaction rate of more than 99%
株式会社げんき農場 introduces a 2nd food truck at its Kiyama farm in Saga Prefecture, selling “Strawberry Luxury Shavings,” which has sold more than 60,000 cups to date
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株式会社げんき農場 introduced a 2nd food truck serving “Strawberry Luxury Shavings,” which has sold more than 60,000 cups to date, at its Kiyama farm in Saga Prefecture, expanding its reach into the Kyushu region.
Jメール sponsors “a-nation 2026”! Special booth at the venue lets visitors express what they love freely
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有限会社エムアイシー総合企画, operator of the matching service Jメール with 12 million registered members to date, is sponsoring “a-nation 2026,” a festival hosted by エイベックス, and will set up a special booth at the venue.
WOODMAN and Iole to hold “Immersion Cooling Solutions Conference” to discuss cooling technology for the AI data center era
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WOODMAN株式会社 and 株式会社イオレ held the “Immersion Cooling Solutions Conference” on Sept. 16, 2026, to discuss immersion cooling, a next-generation cooling technology for AI data centers. 玉木雄一郎, leader of 国民民主党, also appeared as a guest, and more than 160 industry participants attended.
Facts
Sept. 16, 2026
More than 160 people
Capital: ¥3 million
Companies mentioned：WOODMAN株式会社、株式会社イオレ、住友不動産ベルサール秋葉原、国民民主党、野村不動産株式会社、リョーサン菱洋株式会社、ENEOS株式会社、カストロールインターナショナル株式会社、SNAFTY株式会社、日本液浸ソリューションコンソーシアム、Lubricants UK Limited、Castrol、社団法人日本液浸コンソーシアム
軽井沢プリンスホテルスキー場 will open for the 2026-2027 season on Oct. 31, 2026, offering new services including an expanded “Snowman Park,” an extension of the D1 Prince Slope, and free access to “Debut Park” for lift-ticket holders.
Facts
From Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026
8 of the 14 courses
The courses are designed for beginners
The resort recorded approximately 320,000 total visitors last season
Expanded by approximately 3 m from previous years
Originalおとな・こども 1名￥2,500より
Round trip: adults (junior high school students and older) ¥3,000
Helmets were worn by about 49% of ski resort visitors
Selected games broadcast in full innings, without cuts! Former professional baseball players as commentators and special guests appear live in “Full Innings! — BS10 Collection of Classic Professional Baseball Games” Starting Oct. 6 (Tue.) at 7 p.m.; live nationwide broadcast, free to watch
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Starting Oct. 6, BS10 will launch a new program, “Full Innings! — BS10 Collection of Classic Professional Baseball Games,” airing classic professional baseball games in full innings, without cuts. Commentators and guests will appear, and viewers can post comments through the official app.
[熱海パールスターホテル] Pears, chestnuts, apples and figs. An “Autumn Harvest Afternoon Tea” featuring the flavors of fall
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熱海パールスターホテル, operated by 国際観光資源開発株式会社, will begin serving “Pear and Chestnut Autumn Harvest Afternoon Tea” on Oct. 19, 2026. Price: ¥5,500 (tax excluded; service charge additional).
[ルイ·ヴィトン] New men's bags and leather goods featuring the modern appeal of Monogram Shadow leather
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Louis Vuitton has unveiled new men's bags and leather goods made with Monogram Shadow calf leather. The collection includes bags such as the Trio Messenger and Alpha Messenger, as well as small accessories such as the Multiple Wallet and Zippy Wallet, combining functionality with modern design.
[PIVOT] A new common understanding in the world of phone calls, removing the “hearing barrier”
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一般財団法人日本財団電話リレーサービス appeared on a PIVOT program to discuss ヨメテル, an app supporting people with hearing disabilities, and its potential user base of 14 million people.
sowa × SMELLY 2026-27 AW SPECIAL COLLABORATION LOOK
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SMELLY has released a special 2026-27 AW collaboration look featuring influencer sowa. It is also running a purchase bonus campaign at designated stores.
Facts
5,000 yen or more including tax
3,000 yen or more, tax included
Companies mentioned：SMELLY、株式会社アーバンリサーチ、SENSE OF PLACE by URBAN RESEARCH
Caramel confectionery specialty shop “CARAMER” makes its first appearance at 山形屋 鹿児島! New “Caramel Sand Marron Cassis” also unveiled
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Caramel confectionery specialty shop “CARAMER” will open for a limited time on the 1st floor of Yamagataya Kagoshima from Oct. 7 to 13, 2026. The lineup includes several products, including the new “Caramel Sand Marron Cassis.”
Many making their Kyushu debut! “France Fair Iwataya Main Store 2026” opens Oct. 13 (Tue.) to mark the 90th anniversary of 岩田屋本店’s opening in Tenjin.
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岩田屋本店 will hold “France Fair Iwataya Main Store 2026” for 7 days starting Oct. 13, 2026, to mark the 90th anniversary of its opening in Tenjin. Many chefs and brands making their Kyushu debut or their first appearance at 岩田屋本店 will participate, selling freshly baked sweets, French deli items, imported foods and more.
DR.CHILL’s official LINE account gets an update, enabling users to review and change subscription plans
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株式会社SOCIAL GREEN TECH has revamped the official LINE account for its e-cigarette brand DR.CHILL, enabling users to review and change their subscription details through LINE.
Companies mentioned：株式会社SOCIAL GREEN TECH、DR.CHILL、CHILL VAPE
株式会社WEAVA, part of the Yagi Group, establishes a local subsidiary in Taiwan
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株式会社WEAVA, a consolidated subsidiary of 株式会社ヤギ, has established a 100%-owned subsidiary, 塔特拉斯台灣股份有限公司（TATRAS TAIWAN Co., Ltd.）, in Taipei, Taiwan, to expand the TATRAS brand’s business in Asia.
Notice of completion of player contracts for “BEMANI PRO LEAGUE -SEASON 6-”
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株式会社コナミアーケードゲームス announced that it completed contracts on Sept. 30 with 84 players selected by 7 participating companies at the “BEMANI PRO LEAGUE -SEASON 6-” draft. The regular stage begins Nov. 25, and matches will be streamed on YouTube.
A cute, squishy “Sanrio Characters” design arrives in Card Connect, where you can create a card of your own!
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株式会社コナミアーケードゲームス is holding a design event featuring characters from 株式会社サンリオ in its Card Connect card-printing game machine for amusement facilities through Dec. 6 (Sun).
日本農薬 to speak at online IR seminar for individual investors on Oct. 19
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日本農薬株式会社 will speak at an online IR seminar for individual investors hosted by ログミーFinance on Oct. 19, 2026. President and CEO 岩田浩幸 will explain the company's business and performance, followed by a Q&A session.
[Award] Yuuki Anzai's “How to Build an Organization That Ventures” wins Excellence Award in the book category of 日本の人事部's “HR Awards 2026”; special HR-focused project planned
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“How to Build an Organization That Ventures,” written by 株式会社MIMIGURI Co-CEO and Representative Director 安斎勇樹, won the Excellence Award in the book category of 日本の人事部's “HR Awards 2026.” The company plans to expand HR-focused content and strengthen its organizational transformation consulting services following the award.
“Creating jobs in local communities.” — AlphaDrive REGION and NEWLOCAL to hold their first joint recruitment event in Nihonbashi on Oct. 19
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AlphaDrive REGION, the regional co-creation business of 株式会社アルファドライブ, announced a joint recruitment event with 株式会社NEWLOCAL, “Creating jobs in local communities,” to be held in Nihonbashi on Oct. 19.
Facts
Monday, Oct. 19, 2026
Capacity: 40 people
In more than 30 prefectures nationwide
6 regions, including Nagano, Akita, Kyoto, Kagawa, Ishikawa and Okinawa
[From the Osaka/Sakai-Senboku area] Fermented cashew cheesecake now on sale! A rich, refreshing plant-based treat made without dairy
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“tsunagu Fermented Cashew Cheesecake,” a dairy-free, plant-based product made primarily with a paste of fermented broken cashews, was developed by students at 帝塚山学院大学 and has been on sale since Sept. 16. It was developed jointly with 糀屋雨風, 株式会社seed and 泉北レモンの街ストーリー.
Facts
Original1個2,570円（税込）
Limited quantities and availability from Sept. 16
Oct. 7 (Wed)–Oct. 27 (Tue)
Sales through 糀屋雨風 EC to begin in mid-October
Scheduled to be served at the Biotopos cafe from November
A sparkling “Holiday Afternoon Tea” with a glamorous, romantic atmosphere, available for a limited time!
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株式会社ベビーフェイス will begin serving its limited-time “Holiday Afternoon Tea” on Nov. 1 at 3 locations: its Nara, Abeno Harukas and Kusatsu branches. Priced at ¥3,800 including tax, it includes 5 types of gateaux, 5 savory items and a 10-meter-long beverage bar. The Nara main branch will also offer “HOLIDAY NIGHT HIGH TEA” in the evenings only.
Cloudflare announces “Basin,” an open data analytics platform for developers
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Cloudflare has announced Basin, a data analytics platform for developers. Built on Apache Iceberg and R2, it enables data management and analytics in a serverless, open environment.
Facts
(Announced at headquarters on Oct. 1, 2026)
Data can be ingested, stored and queried in seconds
Debuting at Tokyo Tower! Sense Trust named main sponsor of THAT'S FASHION WEEKEND 2026, an autumn fashion festival celebrating sustainability and culture
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Real estate company センス・トラスト株式会社 has been named the main sponsor of THAT'S FASHION WEEKEND 2026, an autumn fashion festival supported by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, the Ministry of the Environment and others. The event will be held at Tokyo Tower from Oct. 6 to 18, 2026, focusing on sustainable fashion and social contribution.
Polimill signs partnership agreement with 大阪府河内長野市 on the use of generative AI — a co-creation partnership to improve QommonsAI through feedback from city employees
National survey reaffirms concerns about clothing safety and the emphasis on quality: 67.8% are concerned about overseas online shopping, while 46.0% say they would consider it “worth buying even at a somewhat higher price” if they could trust the product's safety
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Results of a survey on awareness of clothing safety conducted by 一般財団法人ニッセンケン品質評価センター. Concerns about overseas online shopping reached 67.8%, while 46.0% said they would accept higher prices if safety could be trusted.
Special opening of the East Gate of the North Hall of Korokan! Day trip bus tour visiting Korokan and the Dazaifu Government Office by open-top bus
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西鉄旅行株式会社 is offering a day trip bus tour by open-top bus to the Korokan ruins and the Dazaifu Government Office ruins, commemorating the special opening of the East Gate of the North Hall of Korokan.
Manchester indie rock band Blossoms, making waves on the UK charts, release sixth studio album “Songs From The Wedding Cake”
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Manchester indie rock band Blossoms have released their sixth studio album, “Songs From The Wedding Cake.” The Mercury Prize-nominated band remains active, including a collaboration with Sean Lee and a major tour.
Facts
Sixth studio album
About 10 years since their debut album, “Blossoms”
Held the top spot on the UK charts for 2 consecutive weeks
Tono Downtown Yokai FESTIVAL2026 | 2 months of fun with yokai in Tono, Iwate Prefecture, this fall! Enjoy a wealth of “mononoke time” at this event featuring mystery-solving walks, confectionery tours, costume events, illuminations, ghost stories and more!
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“Tono Downtown Yokai FESTIVAL2026” will be held in Tono, Iwate Prefecture, from October 3 to November 30, Reiwa 8, featuring a yokai mystery-solving walking rally and special exhibitions at museums.
“Can I change jobs now?” The biggest concern among working adults about changing jobs is “age,” at 35.9% | Survey explores the real concerns of people worried about qualifications and changing jobs
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BrushUP学び, a qualification information website operated by 株式会社パセリ, conducted a survey on changing jobs among its LINE followers. The most common concern was “Worried I’m too old to change jobs” (35.9%); concerns about salary and lack of experience were also reported.
“CSBA Conference 2026,” an industry hub event focused on promoting services outside the long-term care insurance system, to be held on December 10
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一般社団法人介護関連サービス事業協会（CSBA） will co-host “CSBA Conference 2026” with 株式会社日本総合研究所 on December 10, 2026. The event is an industry hub aimed at promoting services outside long-term care insurance, and will be held in a hybrid format with free advance registration.
まねきや CEO Masayuki Mizuno to co-host a new TOKYO FM program with Yuji
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Masayuki Mizuno, representative director of 株式会社水野, which operates the high-value purchasing specialist まねきや, will host TOKYO FM’s new program “まねきや presents Circle of Life” alongside entertainer Yuji. The program is scheduled to launch on October 4, 2026. The company is also scheduled to change its name to MUGEN VISION株式会社 on November 1, 2026.
Anpi Call officially releases new “SMS Alert” feature, enabling multichannel information delivery during disasters
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株式会社アドテクニカ has officially released “SMS Alert,” a new feature for its “Anpi Call” safety confirmation system, enabling multichannel information delivery during disasters using SMS in addition to email and app notifications.
Bringing the convenience of the outdoors to disaster preparedness: Camping cars and disaster supplies on display at the “Matsudo City Disaster Prevention Fair,” proposing a new approach to everyday preparedness
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キャンピングカー株式会社 will exhibit disaster-preparedness supplies, including the JAPAN C.R.C. original camping car “Robinson AI,” portable showers and portable toilets, at the “Matsudo City Disaster Prevention Fair,” to be held at Matsudo Municipal High School on November 7, 2026.
【Sanseido Bookstore Kanda Jimbocho Main Store】TORAIZ English coaching school fair underway and information on a free counseling session participation offer
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A retail fair for the English coaching school “TORAIZ” is underway at Sanseido Bookstore’s Kanda Jimbocho main store. Running from September 18 to October 17, 2026, the fair offers a book to participants in free counseling sessions.
High school students reconsider the image of “Syria as a country of war.” Piece of Syria gives a talk at 関西創価高等学校
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認定NPO法人Piece of Syria gave a talk at 関西創価高等学校 on September 14, 2026, introducing Syrian culture and current conditions through VR and other means, and sharing multifaceted perspectives and ideas on international cooperation with students.
Facts
Sept. 14, 2026
100 Japanese People Respected Around the World
NPO50
Companies mentioned：特定非営利活動法人 Piece of Syria、認定NPO法人Piece of Syria、関西創価高等学校、Newsweek、Forbes Japan
OrcaRouter launches “Data Cloak,” which replaces personal information with synthetic data before sending it to models
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FlashLabs株式会社 announced the launch of “Data Cloak,” a new feature for its exclusively offered AI inference gateway, OrcaRouter. The feature automatically replaces personally identifiable information (PII) with synthetic data before it reaches a model, then restores the original values when responding. It supports more than 15 types of identifying information, including names, email addresses and phone numbers. The feature is free for all users.
Facts
Supports more than 15 types of identifying information, including names, email addresses, phone numbers, addresses, card numbers, IBANs, dates of birth, passport numbers, driver’s licenses, IP addresses and organization names
More than 200 LLMs and generative AI models, including Anthropic, OpenAI, Google Gemini, DeepSeek, Grok and Qwen, can be accessed through a single gateway
Established: July 2023
Based on an announcement posted on OrcaRouter’s official X account (@OrcaRouter) on October 2, 2026
Announcement of a comprehensive cooperation agreement with 福島大学 and the appointment of the company’s representative as a “presidential adviser”
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株式会社ピーエイ has signed a comprehensive cooperation agreement with 国立大学法人福島大学, and its representative director, chairman and president, Hirotoshi Kato, has been appointed “presidential adviser” at 福島大学.
New Innovations to exhibit at the 29th Manufacturing World Osaka, supporting AX adoption in manufacturing with expertise gained as a manufacturer that practices manufacturing in-house
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株式会社New Innovations will exhibit at the 29th Manufacturing World Osaka, held at INTEX Osaka from October 7 to 9, and will showcase AX solutions for manufacturing, including “図面バンク” and “SPESILL.”
New TV series and theatrical anime from Bandai Namco Pictures gather at Sunshine City’s Fountain Plaza in Ikebukuro!
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株式会社バンダイナムコピクチャーズ announced that an event related to “ケロロ軍曹☆,” “Battle Spirits [Re]絶界の空,” which begin broadcasting in October, and the theatrical anime “アイカツスターズ！ ～星々のProgress～,” set for release in early spring 27, will be held at Sunshine City’s Fountain Plaza in Ikebukuro on October 17, 2026.