株式会社ベストブライダル will offer the winter-limited “Snow Holiday × Jurlique Rose Afternoon Tea,” a collaboration with Australian organic cosmetics brand ジュリーク, at 6 venues in 4 cities nationwide.
A special collaboration between maison des perles and the works of Dick Bruna: “Miffy” accessories crafted with haute couture embroidery
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maison des perles will launch Miffy accessories made using haute couture embroidery techniques in October 2026, in collaboration with the works of Dick Bruna.
Facts
¥37,000
¥20,000
9 types of accessories
Oct. 10, 2026
About 3 months later
Companies mentioned：maison des perles、株式会社maison des perles、Mercis bv、講談社、SHC、公益社団法人日本写真家協会、Kiddyland
The autumn showdown at Fuji for the season title! The 2026 All-Japan Super Formula Championship Rounds 9 and 10 will be held October 9–11!
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Fuji Speedway will host Rounds 9 and 10 of the 2026 All-Japan Super Formula Championship from October 9 to 11. Alongside the championship-deciding races, the event will feature Halloween activities, hands-on experiences and a food festival, and will offer half-price passes for families and people under 25.
Facts
Up to ¥30,000 in Amazon gift cards
Make an original fan-support uchiwa (round fan): 800 yen
Face sticker corner: 500 yen
Admission: ¥500
GR86 (5,500 yen)
GR Supra RZ (6,600 yen)
GRMN86 (9,900 yen)
Standard advance admission ticket (6,800 yen)
Special family discount ticket = 1 adult (high school age or older): 3,400 yen
Real Escape Game × time loop! Stage production The Great Escape to be performed at Asakusa Kagekijo in November 2026!
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The stage production The Great Escape is set to be performed at Asakusa Kagekijo in November 2026. This suspense comedy revolves around a real escape game and a time loop, and features Junya Komatsu and other cast members.
Orizuru Tower: The “Wall of Cranes” filled with more than 1.33 million paper cranes — ceremony held to place the “first crane” made from new earth-friendly origami paper
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As Orizuru Tower marked its 10th anniversary, more than 1.33 million paper cranes were removed from the now-full “Wall of Cranes,” and a ceremony was held to place new cranes made from environmentally considerate materials.
[Searching for acorns in an autumn forest] A squirrel viewed from behind and acorn-shaped cookies are the key motifs. “Found an Acorn! Autumn Detour Cookie Tin” available for a limited time at the Snack Me online store
KRAFTON launches Season 5, “Wrath of the Frostborn,” for the time-travel × dark fantasy action RPG Last Epoch
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Season 5 update “Wrath of the Frostborn” is now available for the action RPG Last Epoch, developed by KRAFTON subsidiary Eleventh Hour Games. The update adds new content and bosses, and a limited-time 30% off sale is underway on Steam.
Facts
More than 3 million copies sold worldwide
Officially released in February 2024
15 mastery classes
More than 120 skill trees
Starting at 1 a.m. on Friday, October 2, 2026
3 new skills
30% off
Now on sale for 2,730 yen, 30% off
Until 2 a.m. Japan time on Friday, October 9, 2026
Official release date: February 21, 2024
Regular price: 3,900 yen
Companies mentioned：KRAFTON JAPAN株式会社、KRAFTON、Eleventh Hour Games、EHG、KRAFTON, Inc.
Book “Understanding Customer Harassment Countermeasures Through Manga” to be released Friday, October 2: Manga explains how to identify customer harassment and respond initially
One month since the official X account for “Sergeant Keroro☆ Hachamecha TV Show” launched! Commemorative campaign offers a chance to win Amazon gift cards by following and reposting!
Begins bilateral trading of “non-FIT non-fossil certificates” from FIP solar power plants
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株式会社グリーングロース has begun bilateral trading with retail electricity providers for “non-FIT non-fossil certificates” from FIP solar power plants. It also aims to sell directly to corporate customers and support corporate PPAs.
Kaiser Enterprise places large-scale outdoor advertising across 3 surfaces at Imoaraizaka
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株式会社カイザーエンタープライズ will run 3 large outdoor advertisements on Imoarai-zaka from August 19, 2026, to July 20, 2027, to increase awareness of its own brand in the Roppongi area.
Facts
Large-scale outdoor advertising across 3 surfaces
Starting Aug. 19, 2026 (Wednesday)
Available for a limited time through July 20, 2027 (Tuesday)
釧路市防火管理者連絡協議会 Receives the Prime Minister’s Award for Contributions to Disaster Prevention
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釧路市防火管理者連絡協議会 received the Prime Minister’s Award for Contributions to Disaster Prevention in recognition of its 60 years of activity since its founding.
8th Anniversary of the Launch of topia! 8 Major Campaigns to Be Held!
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株式会社アンビリアル will hold “8 Major Campaigns” from October 1 to 31, 2026, to mark the 8th anniversary of the launch of “topia,” its virtual music livestreaming platform.
Turning a Miyakojima Medicinal Herb Garden into “a Place to Regain the Human Senses.” Plant Power Researcher Tsuyoshi Oda Holds Strategy Meeting on Future Plans
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株式会社フランスダイレクト is advancing a project to fully launch a medicinal herb garden on Miyakojima and held a strategy meeting with 4 experts, including Tsuyoshi Oda. A commemorative publication event is also planned for September.
Facts
July 2026
Original異なる分野で活動する3名の専門家を招き
A strategy meeting with 4 participants, including Oda
ANNA SUI’s diffusion brand “anna sui nyc” opens its first store worldwide at ラフォーレ原宿! A distinctive space designed by ANNA herself and a special message also arrive
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株式会社サントラージュ opened the world’s first store for ANNA SUI’s diffusion brand “anna sui nyc” at ラフォーレ原宿 in August 2026. The store was directed by founder ANNA SUI, and sales of a collaboration project with female creators and a new collection will begin on October 2.
Facts
August 2026
1.5F
October 2 (Friday)
11:00-20:00
Companies mentioned：株式会社サントラージュ、ANNA SUI、anna sui nyc、ラフォーレ原宿
Notice Regarding ハイネスコーポレーション株式会社’s Listing on TOKYO PRO Market
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ハイネスコーポレーション株式会社, supported by 株式会社ジャパンインベストメントアドバイザー (JIA) as its J-Adviser, listed on TOKYO PRO Market, operated by the Tokyo Stock Exchange, on October 2, 2026. This brings the number of listed companies supported by JIA to 7.
Facts
The number of listed companies we support as J-Adviser will reach 7
ハイネスコーポレーション listed on TOKYO PRO Market on October 2, 2026, with approval from the TSE
東京都大島町 Introduces “At FurusatoⓇ,” a Pay-Later Furusato Tax Donation Service
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東京都大島町 has decided to introduce “At FurusatoⓇ,” a pay-later furusato tax donation service that lets users make donations based on receipts from purchases made while traveling, in partnership with 株式会社電算.
Facts
Donation amounts have remained broadly flat over the past 2–3 years
Designate return gifts worth approximately 30% of the donation amount ※2
Sassor and ポート Sign Agreement on Aggregation Operations for High-Voltage Grid-Scale Battery Storage Facilities
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株式会社Sassor and ポート株式会社 have signed an agreement on aggregation operations for high-voltage grid-scale battery storage facilities developed by ポート. Sassor will handle market operations as the aggregator. The facility is located in the Tokyo Electric Power area, with a rated output of approximately 2MW and rated capacity of approximately 8MWh, and is scheduled to connect to the grid in the first half of 2027.
Facts
Rated output: approximately 2MW
Rated capacity: approximately 8MWh
Scheduled grid connection: first half of 2027 (planned)
Original2027年3月期には計14ヶ所の投資を決定
Securities code: 7047
Companies mentioned：株式会社Sassor、Sassor、ポート株式会社、ポート、PORT INC.
AMANE to Exhibit at “Japan Mobility Show Bizweek 2026”
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株式会社AMANE will exhibit at “Japan Mobility Show Bizweek 2026,” taking place at Makuhari Messe from October 13 to 16, 2026. It will showcase interactive content combining image analysis and generative AI, its edge AI gateway “AMANE Gateway,” and hands-on data analysis support. Director Saito will also speak at the “Future Mobility Conference,” hosted by 一般社団法人日本自動車工業会.
AI security company CoWorker launches “2-month unlimited-use trial plan” to test “Red Agent,” “Blue Agent” and “Purple Agent” on live projects
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CoWorker株式会社 has launched a 2-month unlimited-use trial plan that allows customers to use AI security solutions including “Red Agent,” “Blue Agent” and “Purple Agent” on live projects. Each plan costs 500,000 yen, before tax, and includes support from FDE.
Facts
2 months of unlimited use
Each plan costs 500,000 yen
Each plan includes 15 hours of FDE support
Applications are being accepted through the end of October 2026
NTT has developed a technology that applies heat locally to nerve fibers and captures the generation and propagation of nerve signals. The technology integrates microfluidic channels, heating elements and electrodes, and is expected to serve as a foundational technology for quantifying, at the cellular level, individual differences in pain sensitivity and drug responses.
University student influencer “Pawako,” known for relatable content, to hold first birthday celebration, “Please Let Me Work Here! Pawako’s Birthday Celebration,” at SHIBUYA XXI on Thursday, Nov. 12
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株式会社Suu announced that it will hold the first birthday celebration for its affiliated influencer “Pawako” at SHIBUYA XXI on Nov. 12, 2026.
Facts
OriginalTikTok フォロワー13.5 万人
OriginalInstagram フォロワー2.2 万人
Limited to 80 people
Height: 160 cm
Companies mentioned：株式会社 Suu、UU、パワ子商事、Google 社、フジテレビ、NHK、Call of Duty Mobile、めちゃコミック、BASE
Organizations receiving the Japan Quality Award for FY2025 (Reiwa 7) and FY2026 (Reiwa 8)
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The Union of Japanese Scientists and Engineers has selected the organizations receiving the Japan Quality Encouragement Award for FY2025 and FY2026. The companies selected for the TQM Practice Award are パナソニック エナジー株式会社, 株式会社朝日機器エンジニアリング, 鈴木機工株式会社 and フジゲン株式会社. The awards ceremony will be held at the 経団連 Kaikan on Nov. 11, and the lecture event will take place in February 2027.
スケッチャーズ launches its first racing super shoe, “SKECHERS AERO Elite”
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スケッチャーズ will launch “SKECHERS AERO Elite,” its first super shoe developed for racing, on Oct. 2, 2026. The model features the latest technologies, including Hyper Burst Pro™ and Quantum Plate™, and is designed for distances from 5 km to the full marathon. The company also announced that Shelby Houlihan has joined its athlete team.
Facts
Friday, October 2, 2026
About 5,300 retail stores
More than 180 countries and regions
14-time winner
Companies mentioned：スケッチャーズ、SKECHERS JAPAN G.K.、SKECHERS U.S.A., Inc.
Prepared seeks first model-case companies in Saitama Prefecture for highly regarded AI call recording and automated summarization service “RecACE plus,” which can also be used to address customer harassment
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株式会社プリペアード is seeking model-case companies in Saitama Prefecture for the first time for its AI call recording and automated summarization service “RecACE plus,” to test measures against customer harassment and improve operational efficiency.
dSPACE seamlessly integrates cybersecurity testing into SIL and HIL validation
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dSPACE has integrated HydraVision, a test platform from its cybersecurity brand dissecto, into the X-in-the-loop validation environments VEOS and SCALEXIO, enabling automated cybersecurity testing in SIL and HIL validation.
Facts
More than 2,900 employees worldwide provide products and services
Commemorative art project at Higashiohdo Elementary School, marking its 150th anniversary, brings together an alumnus artist and approximately 80 students from across the school [Katori City, Chiba Prefecture]
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Higashiohdo Elementary School in Katori City, Chiba Prefecture, is working on a commemorative project ahead of its 150th anniversary in 2026. The project brings together approximately 80 students from across the school and alumnus and contemporary artist Maho Takahashi to create a large mobile and art panels using “Sawara hariko” papier-mâché.
How can you review out-of-pocket costs for studio apartment investments? “ワンルーム投資・収支1万円よくする君” launches “Monthly Out-of-Pocket Cost Review Campaign”
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株式会社フロンティア has launched the “Monthly Out-of-Pocket Cost Review Campaign” through “ワンルーム投資・収支1万円よくする君” to ease monthly out-of-pocket costs for studio apartment investments.
Top livestreamers gather aboard! ONECARAT hosts a private luxury cruise ship event
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ONECARAT, a livestreamer agency operated by 株式会社AEGIS GROUP, hosted a private luxury cruise ship party on September 5, 2026, inviting 19 selected livestreamers.
Hakuto strengthens its sales capabilities for advanced plasma process technology in Japan through a distributorship agreement with Oxford Instruments
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伯東株式会社 has signed a distributorship agreement with Oxford Instruments for compound semiconductor process equipment in Japan, strengthening its sales capabilities for advanced plasma process technology.
[株式会社AN] Supporting Okinawa’s primary industries! Okinawa’s only manuka honey specialty store, ハニーフュージョン, teams up with BISTRO CHURA for the first time. New original OEM products, “Freeze-Dried Banana” and “Freeze-Dried Purple Sweet Potato,” launch
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BISTRO CHURA, a restaurant operated by 株式会社AN, and Okinawa manuka honey specialty shop 株式会社ハニーフュージョン have teamed up for the first time to launch original freeze-dried OEM products, “Freeze-Dried Banana” and “Freeze-Dried Purple Sweet Potato,” on October 12, 2026.
メゾン マルジェラ フレグランス will hold a launch event at the concept store in GINZA SIX for “Tokyo Memories*,” the brand’s first city-exclusive eau de parfum. The fragrance will go on sale at 10 Tokyo-only stores starting October 1.
Facts
Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
September 30 (Wed.)
Approximately 30 guests in total
100mL
31,900 yen
10 stores
Companies mentioned：日本ロレアル株式会社、メゾン マルジェラ フレグランス、GINZA SIX
Fauchon Hotel Kyoto to sell “Galette des Rois” with a Kyoto-yaki fève, available exclusively at フォションホテル京都, and New Year items
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フォションホテル京都 will begin accepting reservations on November 1, 2026, for its original “Galette des Rois” with a Kyoto-yaki fève, and will sell its original “Fauchon New Year Bag” lucky bags starting on New Year’s Day, 2027.
Facts
Starting Sunday, November 1, 2026
Pickup period: Monday, January 4, 2027
Planned sale of 100 units for each limited edition
Original: ¥4,200 (tax included)
Strawberry with white bean paste: ¥4,800 (tax included)
Professional baseball card game “Mobapuro 2 Legend” launches collaboration with former 千葉ロッテマリーンズ player Tomoya Satozaki!
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株式会社マイネット announced that “Mobapuro 2 Legend,” a smartphone professional baseball card game operated by its subsidiary 株式会社マイネットゲームス, will run a collaboration campaign with former 千葉ロッテマリーンズ player Tomoya Satozaki starting October 4, 2026.
Solving “I can’t get a taxi” with an app. Local ride-hailing app “今治タクシー” launches in Imabari City through a partnership of 16 companies [Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture]
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On October 1, the locally focused ride-hailing app “今治タクシー,” developed through a partnership of 16 taxi operators in Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture, began operating. The service uses the DS dispatch app provided by 電脳交通 and offers ¥500 off fares through February 2027 as part of a promotional campaign.
[SAK University] October college fair appearances | Exhibiting at all 5 venues in Kanto, Chubu and Osaka; participating in study abroad fairs in Tokyo and Osaka
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In October, SAK University will exhibit at college fairs at all 5 venues in Kanto, Chubu and Osaka, and will also hold study abroad fairs in Tokyo and Osaka about its partnership with the University of Essex in the UK.
Industrial product comparison and sales service “メトリー” launches new ad featuring Nozomi Sasaki across all 東京メトロ lines
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ZAZA株式会社 launched a new commercial for its industrial product comparison and sales service “メトリー,” beginning its placement on trains across all 東京メトロ lines in September 2026.
Creator-support shop クリエイターズショップ・ループ welcomes 2 exhibitors, “mononosu” and “YOKUI,” with events!
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株式会社野村紙器’s brand “mononosu” and 新美株式会社’s factory brand “YOKUI” will set up temporary shops at クリエイターズショップ・ループ from October 2 to November 4, with events including workshops and fabric sold by weight.
[Hiroshima/Sera] New photo contest launches for “Flowering Hill,” where muhly grass blooms [Sora no Hanabatake Sera Kogen Hana no Mori]
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そらの花畑世羅高原花の森 is holding a photo contest inviting submissions of photos of “Flowering Hill,” where muhly grass blooms. The entry period runs from September 26 to November 15, 2026.
Facts
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Sunday, Nov. 15
¥5,000 gift certificate
¥3,000 gift certificate
¥1,500 in vouchers
Adults: ¥600–¥1,000
Children (ages 4 through elementary school): ¥300–¥500
[あべのハルカス近鉄本店] “Osaka-Kansai Expo Press Photography Exhibition” to be held: Stories that began at the Expo—1 year after its closing
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The “Osaka-Kansai Expo Press Photography Exhibition,” organized by 共同通信社, will open at あべのハルカス近鉄本店 on October 13, 2026. It will showcase the legacy of the post-Expo period 1 year after the event’s closing, as well as the connection to GREEN×EXPO 2027.
Niche fragrance specialist NOSE SHOP to exhibit at fragrance festival Salon de Parfum 2026! Arrives at 伊勢丹新宿店 with 4 brands making their Japan debut
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Niche fragrance specialist NOSE SHOP will exhibit at Salon de Parfum 2026 and Salon de Parfum 2026 @ISETAN MEN'S, held at 伊勢丹新宿店, showcasing brands making their Japan debut, including Laboratorio Olfattivo and New Notes.
Shimajiro and 痛車天国 to compete in Super Formula!? Event information for 2026 SUPER FORMULA Rd.9・10 at Fuji
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株式会社日本レースプロモーション announced event information for the 2026 SUPER FORMULA Round 9 and 10 Fuji event, to be held at Fuji Speedway from October 9 to 11, 2026. Under a Halloween theme, the event will feature Shimajiro’s first visit, an exhibition of 3 itasha cars by 痛車天国, and a costume battle in which the winner will receive up to ¥30,000 in Amazon gift cards.
株式会社グリーンズ will exhibit at the Tsu Festival, held in Tsu, Mie Prefecture, on October 10 and 11, 2026, selling baked goods and offering live cooking demonstrations by Grissier, the original sweets brand of ホテルグリーンパーク津.
サイバーソリューションズ announces Security Star★Suite, an integrated solution supporting supply chain risk management and stronger cyber resilience, bolstering its cybersecurity business
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サイバーソリューションズ announced Security Star★Suite, an integrated solution supporting supply chain risk management and stronger cyber resilience. As its first service, it will launch SCS Comp@ss, a support platform for the SCS assessment system, on November 1, 2026.
[159th edition] “Yamazaki 18 Year Old” returns. Latest whiskey lottery goes on sale October 2
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タチバナE酒販, operated by 株式会社アップライジング, will begin sales of the 159th edition of its Deluxe Whiskey Fortune Draw on October 2, 2026, after cumulative series sales surpassed 70,000 entries. The featured prize is Yamazaki 18 Year Old, and the draw is limited to 466 entries. Price: ¥3,980 (plus ¥990 shipping).
Sassor and ポート Sign Agreement on Aggregation Operations for High-Voltage Grid-Scale Battery Storage Facilities
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株式会社Sassor and ポート株式会社 have signed an agreement on aggregation operations for a high-voltage grid-scale battery storage facility developed and owned by ポート. Sassor will manage market operations as the aggregator and plans to begin multi-market operations, including on JEPX and the balancing market, after grid connection in the first half of 2027.
Facts
Rated output: approximately 2MW
Rated capacity: approximately 8MWh
Scheduled grid connection: first half of 2027 (planned)
ポート decided in April 2026 to make a full-scale entry into the grid-scale battery storage business
88.2% of staff involved in creating and updating manuals have experienced problems such as rework or incorrect guidance caused by manuals that were no longer updated
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According to a survey conducted by トヨクモ株式会社, 88.2% of staff responsible for creating manuals have experienced problems caused by manuals no longer being updated. The main cause was organizational changes (61.5%), and respondents showed strong interest in AI support features as a solution.
Launch of Fortina MyFit, a standardized detached-home product designed for cost performance
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パナソニック ホームズ will launch Fortina MyFit, a standardized detached home targeting first-time homebuyers in their 20s and 30s, on October 2, 2026. The expected selling price is around ¥35 million, including tax. It will be offered nationwide, excluding Hokkaido, Okinawa Prefecture and some areas.
“What do you want to do?” 31 Nagasaki University students use generative AI to turn their “future selves in 5 years” into manga
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31 students from Nagasaki University's Faculty of Information and Data Science used 木村情報技術株式会社's AI manga creation service MOOTOON STUDIO to create manga depicting “themselves in 5 years, in 2031,” gaining insights into their future careers and self-understanding.
J-OIL MILLS holds ceremony for incoming employees graduating in 2027
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株式会社J-オイルミルズ held a ceremony on October 1 at a venue in Tokyo for 24 incoming employees graduating in 2027, featuring a cooking workshop using the company's products and a discussion session with senior employees.
Facts
24 incoming employees
Scheduled to join the company on April 1, 2027
Cooking workshops have been part of the ceremony since 2019
“PARK JINYOUNG 1ST CONCERT TOUR [CODE#] IN JAPAN” Fan club 2nd-round advance ticket lottery applications open today, October 2 (Fri.), at 18:00!
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Announcement of the ticket sales schedule for the Japan shows (Osaka and Tokyo) of Park Jinyoung's solo concert tour “PARK JINYOUNG 1ST CONCERT TOUR [CODE#] IN JAPAN,” and the opening of the 2nd-round fan club advance ticket application period.
On September 24, 2026, ウブロ held the one-night-only special event HUBLOT NIGHT at Ginza Sony Park in Tokyo. Model Yu Yamada attended wearing the new Big Bang One Click Steel Cobalt Blue Diamonds, and the latest releases and material samples were on display.
【ジョイフル】First collaboration with 「世界の山ちゃん」! Limited-time menu items combining ジョイフル’s popular dishes with 「世界の山ちゃん」’s “legendary pepper” go on sale from 15:00 on Oct. 13 (Tuesday)!
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株式会社ジョイフル is collaborating for the first time with the izakaya chain 「世界の山ちゃん」 and will begin selling limited-time menu items featuring its “legendary pepper” from 15:00 on Oct. 13.
Facts
Single item)/939 yen
Tax included: 1,032 yen
Takeout available: 1,069 yen
1,154 yen) single item
Single item/969 yen
1,039 yen (tax included: 1,142 yen)
Tax included: 1,142 yen)
869 yen (tax included: 955 yen)
Tax included: 955 yen)
Single item/769 yen
439 yen (tax included: 482 yen)
Tax included: 482 yen)
1,499 yen (tax included: 1,648 yen)
Tax included: 1,648 yen)
Lunch-time service (10:00–15:00)
Parfait with brown sugar syrup)/769 yen
Mini parfait with roasted black sesame ice cream)/539 yen
“A gift of Western-style toilets for elementary schools!” has been carried out at a cumulative total of 173 elementary schools nationwide.
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小林製薬 announced that it donated Western-style toilets to 5 elementary schools nationwide in fiscal 2026, bringing the cumulative total to 173 schools. It also opened applications for fiscal 2027.
A preview of the final test for the leading contenders! “JDC2026 Preview Prediction Special” set to air! A star-studded lineup analyzes the final race of the Dirt Triple Crown.
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東京シティ競馬 (TCK) has announced a special prediction program, “JDC2026 Preview Prediction Special,” analyzing the 28th Japan Dirt Classic on Oct. 7. The program will feature Shota Kozakai, Mari Iriki and Takao Suda, and will be streamed on TOKYO MX, グリーンチャンネル and TCK公式YouTube, among other platforms.
【RHC ロンハーマン】Signs official sponsorship agreement with Japan’s longboard team for its official uniforms
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RHC ロンハーマン has signed an official sponsorship agreement with Japan’s longboard team for its official uniforms and will release replica versions from Oct. 10.
“Low-Stature Apparel Model Contest Vol.2” names “Hina” grand prize winner and “Mizuho” runner-up! Featured in the Sept. 25 issue of 『smart』 and on the official 「mil / ミル」 website
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株式会社KIRINZ has announced the results of its “Low-Stature Apparel Model Contest Vol.2.” “Hina” was selected as the grand prize winner and “Mizuho” as runner-up. They will be featured in fashion magazine 『smart』 and on the website of ヒロタ株式会社’s brand 「mil / ミル」, among other places.
Announcement: “ＴＫＣグループ Integrated Report 2026” Now Available
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株式会社ＴＫＣ has posted the “ＴＫＣグループ Integrated Report 2026” on its website. The report integrates financial and non-financial information and aims to provide information to stakeholders.
【4th Kitakyushu International Film Festival】Seeking works by next-generation creators aged 39 and under! Open call nationwide for new forms of visual expression, including vertical videos. Selected creators will be invited to theatrical screenings, official receptions and more. Submissions accepted through Nov. 30.
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The 4th Kitakyushu International Film Festival (to be held in March 2027) will present “NEXT CREATORS GALLERY” for the first time, an open-call program for visual works by next-generation creators aged 39 and under. Submissions of vertical videos and short films are invited, with selected works to receive opportunities for theatrical screenings, talk events and more. The application period runs from Sept. 1 to Nov. 30, 2026.
Facts
Next-generation creators aged 39 and under
To be held from March 12 (Friday) to 14 (Sunday), 2027
The application period runs from Sept. 1 to Nov. 30, 2026
Vertical aspect ratio (9:16)
Original1話あたり3分以内
Total running time of up to 30 minutes
Original作品尺は25分以内
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【Fukuoka Prefecture’s Okawa City】Explore the city and enjoy a host of perks! Visit 3 stores for a chance to win fabulous prizes!
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Okawa City, Fukuoka Prefecture, will run its “Furniture Trip Passport” campaign and a LINE digital stamp rally from Oct. 6, 2026, to Feb. 28, 2027. Visitors can receive perks by presenting their passports at participating stores in the city, and those who visit 3 or more stores will be entered to win fabulous prizes.
グランベルホテルズ＆リゾーツ celebrates its 20th anniversary with up to 51% off in the 3rd “Thanks SALE,” exclusive to its official website
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株式会社グランベルホテル, a subsidiary of 株式会社ベルーナ, launched the 3rd “Thanks SALE” on Oct. 1, 2026, exclusively on its official website, offering discounts of up to 51% to mark the brand’s 20th anniversary in June 2026.
“Little Baby Support Service,” supporting low-birth-weight infants and their families, wins the “Jury Chairperson’s Special Award” at the 20th Kids Design Award
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株式会社赤ちゃん本舗’s “Little Baby Support Service” won the “Jury Chairperson’s Special Award” in the childbirth and child-rearing support category at the 20th Kids Design Award.
株式会社タイトー will relaunch the TAITOTECH site, which supports the operation of amusement machines for commercial use, on Oct. 2, 2026. New features will include administrator accounts, smartphone and tablet compatibility, and a chatbot.
[Report] 65,000 visitors to the Ueno Zoku Summer Festival! The unprecedented chemistry sparked by the first collaboration between horror and other genres drew huge crowds
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The large-scale horror event Ueno Zoku Summer Festival, organized by UUUM株式会社 and 上野中央通り商店会, was held for 5 days in September 2026. It drew approximately 65,000 visitors over its 4 days of actual operation, attracting huge crowds.
Furusato Resident Support Consortium releases “Solutions Book for Local Governments”
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The Furusato Resident Support Consortium, comprising 5 companies—日本旅行, 楽天グループ, タイミー, おてつたび and LIFULL—has released a “Solutions Book” featuring 10 measures to help local governments address challenges ahead of the launch of the Furusato Resident Registration System in April 2027.
LIMI feu × HIROTTON collaboration items to go on presale from Saturday, Oct. 10
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Collaboration items by LIMI feu and graphic artist HIROTTON will go on presale at the Aoyama store and online from Oct. 10, followed by a phased rollout at stores nationwide from Oct. 16.
[FanGrowth Webinar White Paper Vol.1] How can the impact of on-demand streaming be maximized? 6 strategies revealed by viewing data
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エキサイト株式会社 has released “FanGrowth Webinar White Paper Vol.1,” a research report by FanGrowth. Based on viewing data for on-demand and catch-up streams, it recommends 6 strategies, including optimizing recording length and announcement timing.
Facts
17,256 recorded-viewing log entries
6,429 viewers
On-demand streams accounted for 11,030 views (64%)
Catch-up streams accounted for 6,226 views (36%)
The figure remains at 33% for content longer than 120 minutes
It reaches 74% when later viewing is included
Applications submitted before release remained at 33.6%
Items viewed 8 or more days after release accounted for 40%
The median time from application to the start of viewing was 1 minute
60% of viewers started watching within 5 minutes
Weekend viewing was about 70% lower than weekday viewing
An original-art exhibition celebrating the publication of Miri Masuda’s comic essay “Otona no Appuappu Deeto,” published by 株式会社ポプラ社, will open at Futako-Tamagawa Tsutaya Electronics on Oct. 2, 2026. The book has ranked No. 1 for the month in related categories at bookstore chains.
Facts
Published in September 2026
Achieved a No. 1 monthly ranking
Took on 34 familiar everyday things and experiences
From Oct. 2 (Friday) to Oct. 20 (Tuesday)
Approximately 10 original artworks are scheduled to be exhibited
37 original artworks will be exhibited
[Hours] 10:00–20:00
Born in Osaka Prefecture in 1969
Winner of the 28th Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize Short Story Award
Free online seminar “Getting Started with Contract Management in the AI Era” to be held on Oct. 21; explains efficient contract management and data preparation for AI use
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Canon Marketing Japan will hold a free online seminar on Oct. 21, 2026, explaining data preparation methods for contract management and AI use.
Card-based suspense app “Roppongi Sadistic Night” to hold in-person event “Real NightJewel: Jewels That Light Up Tomorrow Vol.2” on Saturday, Oct. 10! Tickets on sale now!
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株式会社ボルテージ has announced that it will hold “Real NightJewel: Jewels That Light Up Tomorrow Vol.2,” an in-person event where attendees can experience the world of its card-based suspense app “Roppongi Sadistic Night,” on Oct. 10, 2026.
Autumn splendor stretches from the foothills to the summit across an elevation difference of 763m: fall foliage season begins at Minobusan Ropeway in late October. “Autumn Leaves Campaign” for residents of Yamanashi, Shizuoka and Nagano prefectures, running from Saturday, Oct. 10 to Monday, Nov. 23, 2026 (holiday)
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身延登山鉄道株式会社, part of 富士急グループ, will run a fall foliage campaign for residents of Yamanashi, Shizuoka and Nagano prefectures from Oct. 10 to Nov. 23, 2026, offering discounted fares on the Minobusan Ropeway.
“THE MONSTER” Naoya Inoue to be featured in his first special exhibition: “Naoya Inoue THE DAY Exhibition: What Did You Witness That Day?”
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エムシーファッション株式会社 will hold a special exhibition for Naoya Inoue, the undisputed world super bantamweight champion across 4 sanctioning bodies, at the World Kita-Aoyama Building from Oct. 22 to 27, 2026.
Facts
From October 22, 2026 (Thursday) to October 27 (Tuesday)
【リーガロイヤルホテル東京】Make your oshi activities sweeter and more vibrant with “oshi-color macarons”
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リーガロイヤルホテル東京 is offering “oshi-color macarons” for a limited time from September 12, 2026, to December 30. Sets of macarons in 9 colors with drinks or cocktails are available at the Garden Lounge and Cellar Bar, as well as through accommodation plans.
Facts
Set with coffee, tea, or green tea with Uji matcha: ¥5,000
The regular season of “Street Fighter League JAPAN 2026” resumes on Tuesday, October 6! Naruō joins as a special guest!
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Division F Round 3 of “Street Fighter League JAPAN 2026” resumes at 18:40 on October 6. Special guest Naruō will join the broadcast, which will be streamed on the CAPCOM Fighters JP YouTube and Twitch channels.
Give plastic storage a fresh look by simply placing a top board on it! A dedicated wood-grain or stone-look top board that tones down the everyday look and blends into your space is now available
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タンスのゲン has released a dedicated top board that can be placed on a plastic chest to tone down its everyday look and give it a more furniture-like appearance. It has a load capacity of about 20 kg and comes in 5 sizes, including wood-grain and stone-look designs.
【東京工科大学】From Hachioji, revitalizing local transportation through school buses. A first step toward social implementation from a new landmark complex: autonomous bus trial service between the new “桑都の杜” complex and Hachioji Station
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東京工科大学 is working with 八王子市 to conduct trial operations of autonomous buses between the new “桑都の杜” complex and JR Hachioji Station starting October 3. The school operates 27 school buses and aims to revitalize local transportation by leveraging its AI development resources.
【Dedicated coin-operated】Start using the gacha machine right away! Limited-time price reduction on the “Gacha Machine Starter Set”
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CAMSHOP.JP, the lifestyle goods brand operated by 株式会社フェイス, is offering limited-time price reductions on its capsule toy machine (gacha machine) “Starter Set” and 500-yen machines.
Facts
50 empty capsules
Includes 50 dedicated coins (dummy coins)
Included empty capsule sizes: 65ｍｍ–75mm
Gacha machine compatible with capsule sizes from 48mm to 75mm
ME-Q launches “UV-DTF transfer stickers,” allowing custom nail stickers to be made starting from 1 sheet｜Also suitable for oshi activities, events, and nail tip designs
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ME-Q, operated by 株式会社MAW, offers UV-DTF transfer stickers that can be made from photos or illustrations starting with 1 sheet. They can be used for a variety of purposes, including nail tips, oshi activities, and events.