Digital distribution service Number Nine begins handling Touhou Project fan works; new registrations eligible for royalties of up to 85%
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Number Nine, a digital distribution service operated by 株式会社ナンバーナイン, will begin distributing electronic fan works based on 上海アリス幻樂団’s Touhou Project from Oct. 2, 2026, and will run a campaign offering royalties of up to 85% for newly registered works.
MEO optimization AI Review Robot™ opens LINE integration to users from October, supporting everything from review-driven customer acquisition to CRM and repeat visits
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SweetLeap株式会社 will open LINE integration from October 2026 exclusively to users of its Google Maps review-generation AI, 口コミロボ™. This will link coupon redemption records to the CRM tool ラクらくLINE to support customer management and repeat visits.
シンジダイ株式会社 announced that the cumulative number of companies it has supported with MEO optimization for the construction industry has surpassed 30. The company shared examples in remodeling, demolition and exterior painting, helping clients gain reviews and secure high-margin orders through Google Maps.
New connections and challenges to emerge from Asahikawa: Hokkaido Founders Networking Event in Asahikawa to be held
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公益財団法人北海道中小企業総合支援センター and 旭川産業創造プラザ are partnering to hold a founders networking event in Asahikawa on Oct. 8. The event will bring together 16 participants and 9 prospective founders, and will feature talks by 2 women founders and networking over collaborative menu items.
“Street League Skateboarding (SLS)” names Kaneee’s original song “Roll it up” as ABEMA’s official SLS theme song
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ABEMA will livestream 3 events from the 2026 season of the world’s top Street League Skateboarding (SLS) competition for free, and has selected Kaneee’s original song “Roll it up” as the official theme song.
Facts
We will livestream 3 events for free
Starting with the 2026 season
1,180 yen per month (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社AbemaTV、ABEMA、Street League Skateboarding、SLS
Takashi Maeda, Masayoshi Furudaira and Koichi Kosugi “self-cover” their own client work. 9 works reprinted using digital offset printing will be exhibited at NASU Gallery in Osaka from Oct. 2.
Two days in Osaka’s Namba where “clothing, food and music” intersect. Urban culture event COMFES marks its milestone 10th edition
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COMFES, a culture event held at Minatomachi River Place in Namba, Osaka, will celebrate its milestone 10th edition on Nov. 21 and 22, 2026. The free-admission event drew more than 10,000 visitors at its previous edition, vol. 9, and around 80 vendors from across Japan are expected this time.
To celebrate the release of the latest theatrical installment in the “Made in Abyss” series, the first all-location collaboration campaign with ROUND1 launches! Newly drawn illustrated merchandise featuring matching scarves will be available!
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株式会社ハイ・シーズン will run an all-location collaboration campaign with ROUND1 from Oct. 9, 2026, to Jan. 11, 2027, celebrating the release of the latest theatrical installment in the “Made in Abyss” series. The campaign will feature newly drawn illustrated merchandise and collaboration menu items.
A new way to travel: “Stay at a fishing port.” Solana Resort launches a pilot accommodation project using trailer homes at Isshiki Fishing Port in Nishio, Aichi Prefecture
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ソラナリゾート株式会社 is carrying out a pilot accommodation project using trailer homes at Isshiki Fishing Port in Nishio, Aichi Prefecture. The first phase (October 2026) received 248 valid applications.
Radio drama “Sayonara☆Keirin Ojisan,” set in the world of keirin and starring voice actor Sumire Uesaka, to hold its first fan meeting on Nov. 20, “Keirin Founding Day”!
EXILE TETSUYA-produced AMAZING COFFEE to hold a POP-UP STORE for apparel brand CULLNI at its Nagoya location starting Friday, Oct. 9!!
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A collaboration POP-UP STORE between AMAZING COFFEE, a coffee shop operated by 株式会社LDH kitchen, and apparel brand CULLNI, operated by 株式会社クルニ, will open at the Nagoya location starting Oct. 9, 2026.
Facts
Price: 13,200 yen (including tax)
Price: 850 yen (tax included)
Currently has 12 locations nationwide, including directly operated and collaboration locations
Among Japan’s strongest in heat retention! New colors for the “TEMPEAK Ultra-Insulating Bottle,” with the same functionality and options suited to both heavy and light users
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株式会社アトラス plans, manufactures and sells stainless-steel tableware and kitchenware. It began selling new colors of its “TEMPEAK Ultra-Insulating Bottle”—“Coyote,” “Light Gray” and “Milky Green”—on Sept. 25. The product features 5-layer insulation and boasts heat retention among the strongest in Japan (at least 86°C after 6 hours), as well as cold retention.
Facts
3 colors: “Coyote,” “Light Gray” and “Milky Green”
15 minutes by car from Niigata Station: Women-only personal Pilates studio COCOLANCE Niigata opens on Nov. 1, 2026
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The Niigata location of COCOLANCE, a women-only personal Pilates studio operated by 株式会社EMILUS, will open on Nov. 1, 2026. As a promotional offer, the membership fee and trial lesson will be free for the first 20 people.
【BOSS GOLF】 BOSS GOLF pop-up store to open at 新宿髙島屋 on Wednesday, September 30
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Luxury golf apparel brand BOSS GOLF will open a pop-up store at 新宿髙島屋 on September 30, 2026. The operator, 株式会社水甚, will also hold a special event featuring guest 古屋呂敏 and a promotional giveaway campaign.
Japanese-Korean cosmetics brand LoNLy（ロンリー） adds 2 new fall shades to its popular Candlelight Jelly Tint lip color!
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株式会社月架世交易 announced the launch of 2 new fall shades (CL09 Notturno and CL10 Serenata) for its popular lip tint, Candlelight Jelly Tint, from Japanese-Korean cosmetics brand LoNLy. The price is ¥1,870 (tax included).
Japan Stretch, directly connected to the underground level of Tokyo Station, to hold a 1st anniversary campaign starting October 1
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Japan Stretch KITTE Marunouchi, operated by 株式会社givers, will run a campaign for first-time customers from October 1 to 31, 2026, to mark its 1st anniversary.
【6-minute walk from Musashi-Sakai Station】Women-only personal Pilates studio COCOLANCE（ココランス） Musashi-Sakai branch to open on October 28, 2026
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The Musashi-Sakai branch of women-only personal Pilates studio COCOLANCE（ココランス）, operated by 株式会社EMILUS, will open on October 28, 2026. It offers one-on-one machine Pilates sessions with female instructors in fully private rooms, and is currently running a free trial lesson campaign for the first 20 customers.
【1-minute walk from Chuo-Rinkan Station】Women-only personal Pilates studio COCOLANCE（ココランス） Chuo-Rinkan branch to open on October 28, 2026
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The Chuo-Rinkan branch of women-only personal Pilates studio COCOLANCE（ココランス）, operated by 株式会社EMILUS, will open on October 28, 2026. It offers machine Pilates in fully private rooms and is currently running a free trial campaign for the first 20 customers.
Flora to hold a menstrual pain simulation event at 横河電機株式会社
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On June 16, 2026, Flora株式会社 held a menstrual pain simulation event for 横河電機株式会社 and 2 of its subsidiaries, with 70 employees experiencing simulated menstrual pain using a dedicated device.
Leave the destination to us?! グットリ's mystery tour! Additional seats for travel from October onward to go on sale September 25 (Friday)!!
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グッドトリップエクスプレス（グットリ）, a travel booking site operated by 日本空輸株式会社, will put additional seats on sale from September 25 for mystery tours departing from October through December.
abc株式会社 launches new service “優待のいずみ,” expanding ways to use shareholder benefit points based on shareholder nominations
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abc株式会社 will launch “優待のいずみ,” a new service that lets shareholders nominate businesses and stores where they would like to use their benefit points, on September 30, 2026. The company will negotiate partnerships based on shareholder nominations, and the points can be used only at stores where an agreement is reached.
HYKE’s “QUILTED LINER JACKET” reimagined exclusively for PARIGOT. Special nylon model to go on sale October 3 (Saturday)
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Select shop PARIGOT, operated by 株式会社アクセ, will release a quilted jacket made of exclusive nylon fabric in collaboration with HYKE on October 3, and will relocate and reopen its Okayama store on October 31.
株式会社Anfini holds ceremony for incoming FY2027 employees
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株式会社Anfini held a ceremony for employees scheduled to join in April 2027 at 三井ガーデンホテル六本木プレミア on October 1, 2026. Attendees included the company's first new-graduate hires for its Okinawa headquarters, along with incoming consultants, engineers and other staff across 6 job categories. Representative Director 橋本純 welcomed them.
Facts
Fiscal 2027
Oct. 1, 2026
6 job categories
Average age: 26.0 years
2026
No. 1 in the division
Capital: 10,000,000 yen
Date established: May 7, 2021
Companies mentioned：株式会社Anfini、三井ガーデンホテル六本木プレミア、BARCON TOKYO、Ryukyu AI Park
Known for capsule toys and corporate collaboration merchandise! Daisuke Kondo’s first art book, “magic power mystery zone,” set for release Friday, November 20
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株式会社トゥーヴァージンズ will release “magic power mystery zone,” the first art book by artist Daisuke Kondo, on November 20, 2026. The 272-page art book features approximately 270 works, including newly created and previously unreleased pieces by the artist, known for capsule toys and corporate collaboration merchandise.
【Starts at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 14】Free webinar: “Learn from a public health nurse! How to make self-care part of your work: Creating a culture where people can recognize and manage their own health issues”
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株式会社情報基盤開発 will hold a free webinar on October 14, 2026, co-hosted with 株式会社メンタルヘルステクノロジーズ and インクルード株式会社, on how to make self-care part of work, led by a public health nurse.
アクアクララ株式会社 is sponsoring TOKYO MX’s new Friday drama “溺愛 ～ 実は、最強ヒーロー ～,” which begins airing on October 30, 2026, and will help provide water dispensers and create the office setting.
Starring 𠮷田仁人 (M!LK)! Key visual for new Friday drama “溺愛 ～ 実は、最強ヒーロー ～,” capturing the world of the series, finally revealed! Additional cast announced!
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TOKYO MX has unveiled the key visual for its new Friday drama “溺愛 ～ 実は、最強ヒーロー ～,” starring 吉田仁人, and announced additional cast members 西原亜希, 日比茉鈴 and 野口チ優. The original comic has surpassed 34 million downloads in total.
株式会社ジェンコ will hold the “netkeiba SHOP×UMAbred” POPUP at Namba Marui from October 17 through 25, selling UMAbred goods and items exclusive to netkeibaショップ.
【ウブロ】Koji Suzuka attends “HUBLOT NIGHT” wearing a new timepiece!
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On September 24, 2026, ウブロ held the one-night-only special event “HUBLOT NIGHT” at Ginza Sony Park in Tokyo’s Ginza district. Actor and model Koji Suzuka attended wearing the new “Big Bang Original Titanium Ceramic.”
【PARCELLE JEWELRY】October’s “STONE marché” to be held at 9 stores nationwide
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Jewelry brand “PARCELLE JEWELRY,” from 株式会社PARCELLE, will hold its “STONE marché” event at 9 stores nationwide from October 3 to 25, 2026. With “iridescence” as its theme, the event will offer around 100 loose tourmaline and opal stones, among others, at less than half their regular price.
【LOUNIE 45th anniversary】Beloved “Love Coat,” a standout piece that lifts your spirits the moment you put it on, returns as the 5th installment of the reissue project!
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アイア株式会社’s women’s fashion brand “LOUNIE” is releasing 2 coat styles as the 5th installment of its 45th anniversary reissue project: the “CPO-Inspired Volume Coat” and the “Check Sliver Coat.”
“The bedroom dilemma in winter: turn on the heat and the air gets dry; turn it off and you wake up cold.” A comforter that means you don’t have to rely entirely on the heater. GOKUMIN’s top-of-the-line “Super Warm Thermo Comforter SUPER” launches October 1
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株式会社KURUKURU will launch the “Super Warm Thermo Comforter SUPER,” a winter comforter and top-of-the-line model from bedding brand GOKUMIN, on October 1, 2026. It features a proprietary 6-layer construction and a lightweight design weighing about 3.3kg. The price is 20,198 yen (tax included).
For gray hair and a visible scalp. One quick application gives hair a soft, natural, youthful look! 【New マクアケ project】
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株式会社ニーズ and 株式会社サンファミリー are launching advance reservations for “MiRELiA Foundation for Scalp and Hair” on the Makuake crowdfunding service. The powder-type product covers gray hair and visible scalp, is made in Japan, and comes in 2 colors.
“BTS WORLD TOUR 'ARIRANG' IN JAPAN” Blu-ray & DIGITAL CODE release confirmed!
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A Blu-ray and DIGITAL CODE featuring BTS’s “ARIRANG” Tokyo Dome concert in Japan will be released on December 23, 2026, with preorders opening on October 2 of the same year.
Facts
Reunited for the first time in about 7 years
Held on Friday, April 17
About 84 minutes of footage
Original2026年10月2日(金)18:00より予約販売を開始し
Release date: Wednesday, December 23, 2026
Blu-ray: 16,500 yen (tax included)
DIGITAL CODE [4K]: 16,500 yen (tax included)
Blu-ray [Live only Edition]: 6,600 yen (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社HYBE JAPAN、UNIVERSAL MUSIC STORE、TOWER RECORDS、HMV、楽天ブックス、Amazon、Weverse Shop、Weverse Japan
Amazon gift cards worth 30000 yen for outstanding entries! A new comedy radio show built around “sound,” featuring Hyadain and Shintaro Morimoto!
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ABCラジオ and Audible are teaming up to broadcast a new show centered on “sound,” “Hyadain and Shintaro Morimoto’s OTOASOBI Contest,” starting October 2. Outstanding entries will receive Amazon gift cards worth 30,000 yen.
HIKE GAMES joins the “Steam Autumn Sale 2026”! “CONERU -DIMENSION GIRL-” has earned a 96% “Very Positive” rating, while “ARIA CHRONICLE” is 50% off!
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HIKE GAMES, the gaming brand of 株式会社HIKE, is taking part in the “Steam Autumn Sale 2026,” running from October 2 to 9, 2026, with discounts on 7 titles. “CONERU -DIMENSION GIRL-” has earned a 96% “Very Positive” rating on Steam.
Reiwa-era trans idol Ma'Scar'Piece (マスカーピース) brings a festive touch to Halloween with new song “Vampire Kiss,” releasing digitally and with an MV on Friday, October 2!
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Reiwa-era trans idol Ma'Scar'Piece is releasing its Halloween song “Vampire Kiss” digitally on October 2, along with an MV. A collaboration cafe event is also scheduled to start on October 15.
Facts
Friday, Oct. 2
At 20:00 on the same day
From Thursday, October 15
Companies mentioned：株式会社TWIN PLANET、バンダイナムコエンターテインメント、The World Cafe、電音部
【ＢＳ日テレ】Tomochika is impressed by the surprising “other side” of a 富士急行 driver: “He’s really good at it.” “Tomochika and Reiji’s Fantasy Train” airs Tuesday, October 6, at 9 p.m.: “A trip along the 富士急行 line with views of Mt. Fuji”
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An episode of BS日テレ’s railway travel show “Tomochika and Reiji’s Fantasy Train,” airing October 6, follows the 富士急行 line. The journey runs from Otsuki to Kawaguchiko and features a ride on a train designed by Eiji Mitooka, visits to stations, and interactions with train drivers.
Want to enjoy vertical videos in the bath? ベルモンド’s waterproof phone case “スマホ防水君” gets a new “Vertical Plus” model
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Fun Standard株式会社 has launched a new model, “Smartphone Waterproof-kun Vertical Plus,” in the BELLEMOND “Smartphone Waterproof-kun” series of waterproof smartphone cases, featuring vertical storage and a speaker port. The price is ¥1,980 (tax included).
Facts
The regular price is ¥1,980 (tax included).
Compatible with devices measuring up to approximately 170 mm high × 85 mm wide × 17 mm thick.
Compatible with smartphones up to the equivalent of 6.9 inches.
“Gothic wa Mahou Otome: Hurry Up and Make a Contract!” BLUE LEAF CAFÉ collaboration menu announced; 2nd lottery ticket sale for the 4th Real Score Tournament decided!
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株式会社ケイブ announced a collaboration menu with BLUE LEAF CAFÉ for the shooting game app “Gothic wa Mahou Otome,” as well as a 2nd lottery sale of tickets for the 4th Real Score Tournament.
Win a prize featuring an autograph and a personal inscription! Campaign celebrating the release of “Read My Love” by Shintaro Aomi launches! [ホーリンラブブックス]
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ホーリンラブブックス, operated by 株式会社TORICO, is holding a campaign to celebrate the release of “Read My Love” by Shintaro Aomi. Prizes featuring an autograph or a personal inscription will be awarded by lottery to purchasers of eligible products.
60th anniversary of Thunderbirds’ arrival in Japan: “Thunderbirds [Dubbed] [HD Complete Edition]”
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株式会社ジャパネットブロードキャスティング has begun broadcasting “Thunderbirds [Dubbed] [HD Complete Edition]” on BS10 Premium. To mark the 60th anniversary of its arrival in Japan, all 32 episodes will be broadcast.
Facts
60th anniversary of its arrival in Japan
All 32 episodes
8:30 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ジャパネットブロードキャスティング、ITC Entertainment Group Limited、ITV Studios Limited
Uta no Prince-sama♪ 15th Anniversary LIVE WE LOVE ST☆RISH Live Viewing set to be held!
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A live viewing of “LIVE WE LOVE ST☆RISH,” a concert celebrating the 15th anniversary of the “Uta no Prince-sama♪” anime, has been confirmed. The main performances, taking place at K-Arena Yokohama and IG Arena in January 2027, will be broadcast live at cinemas nationwide. Tickets cost ¥5,500 (tax included).
TGS2026 advance-sale items now available for pre-order at Asobi Store!
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株式会社バンダイナムコエンターテインメント has opened pre-orders at Asobi Store for new merchandise previously offered at Tokyo Game Show 2026. Sales run from Sept. 28 to Oct. 26, 2026.
A bear who turns into a handsome man × a Kansai-dialect guy beloved by supernatural beings star in the laugh-out-loud horror comedy novel “The Teddy Bear Laughs at Night,” out Oct. 20!
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株式会社マイクロマガジン社 will publish the horror-comedy novel “The Teddy Bear Laughs at Night,” written by Marime and illustrated by Ney, under the ことのは文庫 imprint on Oct. 20, 2026.
“Hetalia” 10th anniversary stage production, 10th Anniversary Musical “Hetalia ~World☆Starts~,” to stream live exclusively on U-NEXT
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U-NEXT announced that it will exclusively stream 6 performances of the musical “Hetalia ~World☆Starts~,” which opens on Oct. 23, 2026. The original comic series has surpassed 900,000 copies in cumulative circulation.
Issue 113 of “Zeikai Times” published: Practical aspects of consumption tax cuts and increased burdens on firms
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Jasnet Communications, an accounting-sector subsidiary of 株式会社クリーク・アンド・リバー社, has published issue 113 of the specialist newspaper Zeikai Times. This issue features a range of topics related to accounting firm management, including the practical burden associated with a 1% cut to the consumption tax rate on food and beverages starting in 2027, the winning entry in the AI utilization contest “AI-1 Grand Prix,” and a review of the valuation of unlisted shares.
Facts
Policy to lower it to 1%
For 2 years, the consumption tax rate on food and beverages will be
Starting in April 2027
Accounts for about one-third of the office's sales
In as little as 30 minutes to several hours
A track record spanning more than 100 countries and 5,000 companies
The reading accuracy that the company puts at 99％
140 new graduates applied
The valuation method for unlisted shares is set for review for the first time in about 60 years
More than 1,100 accounting firms participate
Reduced to about 1 hour
Circulation: 5,200 copies
7,260 yen per year
The number of registrants exceeds 69,000, among the highest in the industry
A track record of doing business with 7,000 audit and tax accounting firms
Ticket information revealed for the Shugo Chara! ２０th Anniversary Original Artwork Exhibition: The Unlocked Sparkle!
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Ticket information for the Shugo Chara! 20th Anniversary Original Artwork Exhibition has been announced, including prices for advance and same-day tickets, the sales schedule, admission benefits and details of merchandise exchange tickets.
Facts
General admission ticket: 1,800 yen (tax included)
General merchandise exchange ticket: 2,500 yen (tax included)
Fan club-exclusive merchandise exchange ticket: 8,500 yen (tax included)
General admission ticket: 2,000 yen (tax included)
Second-round lottery for the Minami-ke Special Event 2026 opens! Merchandise featuring newly drawn illustrations revealed!
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Applications for the second-round lottery for the Minami-ke Special Event 2026 open on October 2, and merchandise featuring newly drawn illustrations has been revealed.
Manga artist Hiroko Natsuno's 10-year journey traced in the original artwork exhibition “Hiroko Natsuno Exhibition”! Commemorative merchandise revealed! Tickets for the Tokyo venue go on sale October 2 at 18:00!
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The original artwork exhibition “Hiroko Natsuno Exhibition,” tracing manga artist Hiroko Natsuno's 10-year journey, will be held in Tokyo and Kyoto; details of commemorative merchandise and the ticket launch date have been announced.
Buzz grows around the first photobook since graduating from Juice=Juice! Cover revealed for “Akari Uemura Photobook: Once Again,” along with newly unveiled photos
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株式会社KADOKAWA will release “Akari Uemura Photobook: Once Again,” the first photobook by Akari Uemura since her graduation from Juice=Juice, on October 23, 2026.
How about taking another look at the rounded back from carrying your child? The childcare-supported “Posture Improvement Course for Moms” launches in October 2026 at Calia, a small-group, women-only machine Pilates studio in Rakusai-guchi, Kyoto.
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Calia, a women-only machine Pilates studio operated by 株式会社グリッド, will launch its childcare-supported “Posture Improvement Course for Moms” on October 7, 2026.
Use of “Atleta” expands in ekiden racing; adopted by 16 of the 39 teams competing in the 2026 Queens Ekiden and Princess Ekiden
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クライムファクトリー株式会社 announced that its athlete data management platform “Atleta” has reached a 40％ adoption rate among the 39 teams competing in the 2026 Queens Ekiden and Princess Ekiden, with 16 teams using the platform.
マンダリン オリエンタル 東京 to open “Champagne Bar with クリュッグ” for a limited time
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マンダリン オリエンタル 東京 will open “Champagne Bar with クリュッグ” for a limited time at Sense Tea Corner on the 37th floor, from October 1 through December 30, 2026. As a hotel certified as a クリュッグ Ambassador, it will offer a specially selected collection, with tastings led by a sommelier and food pairings.
Helicopter shuttle service to the Izu Islands during reduced ferry service, offered at special regional-support prices
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Space Aviation株式会社 will operate its “Heli Shuttle” helicopter service connecting the Izu Islands with the mainland at special regional-support prices during the reduced ferry service period from October 9 to 28, 2026.
Autumn festival featuring a taiko procession praying for bountiful harvests to be held in the Higashi-Amakawa district of 高槻市
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The traditional Higashi-Amakawa Autumn Festival, praying for bountiful harvests, will be held in the Higashi-Amakawa district of 高槻市 on October 10 and 11, Reiwa 8. A highlight is the “taiko procession,” in which children parade while playing drums.
Takatsuki Castle Park's “Takatsuki Castle Sannomaru North” and “Kita-Ote Square” to open next year on 3/27
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“Takatsuki Castle Sannomaru North” and “Kita-Ote Square” in the northern area of Takatsuki Castle Park, being developed by 高槻市, will open on March 27, Reiwa 9. A commemorative wrapped bus, “TAKATSUKI CASTLE LINER,” will operate, and a ceremony will be held.
合同会社KOKYO selected for 公益財団法人 福武財団's “2026 Setouchi Region Development Grant”—six-month regional experience and learning program “#Sanuki Lab” to launch in Kagawa in August 2026, creating opportunities for “learning, experience and connection” —
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合同会社KOKYO has been selected for 公益財団法人福武財団's “2026 Setouchi Region Development Grant” and will launch “#Sanuki Lab,” a six-month regional experience and learning program in Kagawa Prefecture aimed at creating connections with the region, in August 2026.
Facts
Six-month regional experience and learning program
Will launch in August 2026
Capacity is about 10 people
Approximately 290 people
Companies mentioned：合同会社KOKYO、公益財団法人 福武財団、香川大学、㈱五人百姓池商店、琴平バス㈱、一般社団法人四国若者会議、㈱アミューズ、SANUKI BASE
Taiwan Shipbuilding Corporation launches An Long, its 2nd high-latitude ocean patrol vessel; can patrol at sea for 30 days
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
台船公司 held a ceremony at its Kaohsiung shipyard for An Long, the 2nd high-latitude ocean patrol vessel for the Coast Guard Administration. The vessel has a full-load displacement of about 5,000 tons and can patrol at sea for more than 30 days. The project is expected to deliver vessels in batches from 2026 to 2031.
Facts
Full-load displacement of about 5,000 tons
Capacity to patrol at sea for more than 30 days
Vessels are expected to be delivered in batches from 2026 to 2031
金枝演社 creates a new outdoor Taiwanese opera, “The Thief’s Night-Blooming Jasmine,” for an outdoor performance at the Taipei Performing Arts Center
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
金枝演社 presents its annual flagship production, “The Thief’s Night-Blooming Jasmine,” in a contemporary outdoor Taiwanese opera format at the outdoor plaza of the 北斗座 at 台北表演藝術中心. The event will recreate the atmosphere of watching a show at a temple fair, alongside a food and drink market featuring local specialties.
U.S. forces withdraw from Iraq; Kurdish survival strategy: live peacefully with neighbors
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The U.S. military formally ended its mission in Iraq on Sept. 30, drawing mixed reactions from Kurdish communities. Some fear a security vacuum, while others believe the withdrawal may not be a bad thing. Kurdish leader 易馬丁 said the best survival strategy at this stage is to maintain peaceful relations and pragmatic cooperation with neighboring countries, while continuing to work with the central government in Baghdad to preserve autonomy, rather than seeking independence or confrontation, so as to avoid becoming a front line in a U.S.-Iran conflict.
Facts
September 30
Total population of about 30 million to 45 million
Spread across 4 countries: Türkiye, Syria, Iraq and Iran
Asian Games taekwondo: 洪俊義 wins silver, first man in 12 years to achieve the feat for Taiwan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
In the gold-medal match in the men's 80kg taekwondo event at the Nagoya Asian Games, 23-year-old 洪俊義 faced Uzbekistan's 賈伊蘇諾夫. He was overtaken in the decisive 3rd round and lost 3-5, winning silver and becoming the first man in Taiwan's team history to achieve the feat in 12 years.
Singapore Wine Week: Taiwan's first international Master Sommelier 盧楷文 serves as judge
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Singapore Wine Week series of events is underway, with Taiwan's first international Master Sommelier, 盧楷文, serving as a judge and exchanging views with international experts including Brown and Seabourn.
Asian Games taekwondo: 王薇嘉 takes bronze; coach's negative mindset spurs her on
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan's 王薇嘉 lost to Iran's 莫拉迪 in the final four of the women's 67kg taekwondo event at the Nagoya Asian Games. Although she missed the gold-medal match, she still won bronze. Head coach 蘇泰源 said her “negative mindset” proved motivating.
曹爾元 proposes converting 連江縣立醫院 into a Ministry of Health hospital; 王忠銘 hopes to establish a new one
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Independent Lienchiang County mayoral candidate 曹爾元 proposed converting 連江縣立醫院 into a Ministry of Health hospital to improve medical care. Incumbent county magistrate 王忠銘 does not oppose establishing a new Ministry of Health hospital, but insists the existing county hospital should remain and recommends first improving the transfer system for patients with serious illnesses.
Yunlin County government questions central government over alleged roadblocks to 南亞科 expansion; Ministry of Economic Affairs: business decisions are up to companies
蕭美琴 visits AI applications exhibition; 漢翔's fixed-wing drone Blackwing X makes debut
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Vice President 蕭美琴 visited 漢翔's booth at the 2026 Taichung AI Applications and Smart Manufacturing Exhibition to learn about the company's drone research and development. 漢翔's independently developed Blackwing X fixed-wing tactical drone prototype made its debut, featuring precision strike capability at a range of 100 kilometers and AI visual navigation technology.
Former NBA star Rodman, close friend of 金正恩, appears at campaign rallies with Trump
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Former NBA star Dennis Rodman, a close friend of North Korean leader 金正恩, recently joined U.S. President Donald Trump at campaign rallies in Denton, Texas, and Oklahoma. At 彼得比爾特汽車公司, Trump said Rodman knows 金正恩 better than anyone and expressed hope of meeting him again. Rodman joked that all he needed was to buy a plane ticket to visit North Korea.
杜拜航空 captain prevents crash, tells Indian prime minister by video call he could not let everyone die
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
After being attacked by the co-pilot, 杜拜航空 captain 馬查爾 explained to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi by video call that he had acted to protect passengers. The aircraft eventually made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia with the cooperation of passengers and crew, and no one was killed.
Customs: False trademark declarations on customs forms can draw fines of up to NT$3 million
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
財政部關務署高雄關 said it recently found cases in which businesses made false trademark declarations when reporting goods for export. Violations of the Trade Act and Regulations Governing the Export of Commodities can result in fines of up to NT$3 million, and registration of import-export businesses may be revoked in serious cases.
Facts
Fine of up to NT$3 million
Fines of at least NT$60,000 and up to NT$3 million
36km/h composed ending theme for One Piece, reveals band nearly split after a falling-out
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Japanese band 36km/h was invited to compose the ending theme for the animation One Piece: Elbaph Arc. Members said they nearly left the band after an argument before their debut, but reconciled after 14 hours of discussion. The band will perform in Taiwan at PIPE Live Music on Dec. 5.
Taiwan stocks rise 451 points this week; total market capitalization of listed companies hits record NT$158.56 trillion
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan stocks rose 451.14 points this week, with the closing index reaching a record high. The total market capitalization of listed companies also set a record at NT$158.5593 trillion. Semiconductor stocks led in trading value, accounting for 34.22%.
Facts
Rose 451.14 points
Or 0.94%
48,475.74 points
NT$158.5593 trillion
Increased by about NT$1.48 trillion
Rose 13.08%
Fell 2.02%
Rose 497 points
Rose about 1.16%
Rose 169.09 points
Rose about 0.66%
Rose 386.98 points
Rose about 2.34%
Trading value was NT$3.3189 trillion
Trading value of NT$1.1357 trillion
Share: 34.22%
Trading value of NT$944.189 billion
Share: 28.45%
Trading value of NT$334.078 billion
Share: 10.07%
Trading volume turnover rate was 2.39%
Optoelectronics: 16.35%
Electronic components: 6.95%
Chemical industry: 5.07%
A total of 181 trading days
Total trading value was NT$181.1804 trillion
Average daily trading value of NT$1.0009 trillion
Stock trading volume turnover rate: 146.02%
Average daily stock trading volume turnover rate: 0.81%
Asian Games taekwondo: Hung Chun-yi wins, men's team reaches gold-medal bout for first time in 12 years
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
In the men's 80kg bout among the 4 semifinalists at the Nagoya Asian Games, Hung Chun-yi came from behind to defeat Kazakhstan's Toreugali and reach the gold-medal bout for the first time in 12 years.
Vice President Hsiao: Government cannot be everywhere; civic力量 underpin social resilience
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim attended an event held by 國際同濟會 and stressed that the government cannot be everywhere and that civic力量 are needed to support social resilience. She praised the organization’s contributions to post-disaster reconstruction in Hualien, campus anti-drug and anti-fraud efforts, and assistance for children, and thanked it for bringing Taiwan’s spirit of mutual support to the international community.
Fire breaks out on rooftop of Taipei’s Jinzhou public housing; 新工處: worker’s smoking caused blaze
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A fire broke out on the roof of Building B of public housing on Jinzhou Street in Taipei. 新工處 said an investigation confirmed that a construction worker’s smoking caused the fire. About 5 square meters were damaged, with no impact on structural safety. The contractor will be dealt with under the contract.
Facts
Fire broke out at about 5:50 p.m.
Fire extinguished at 6 p.m. on the 1st
Arrived at the rooftop at about 6:03 p.m.
Evacuated at 6:20 p.m.
Smoked in front of a planter on the rooftop of Building B at 5:40 p.m. on the 1st
Beef patties suspected of quality issues; some burgers pulled from 91 McDonald’s outlets in Hokkaido
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
日本麥當勞 said some beef patties used in burgers in Hokkaido may not have met quality standards and announced that 10 products, including Big Macs, would temporarily be taken off the menu at all 91 local outlets. It later said outlets that were ready would resume serving them ahead of schedule.
Strike at 乖乖’s Zhongli plant escalates to open-ended action; company hopes for continued talks
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The union at 乖乖公司’s Zhongli plant has escalated its strike to an open-ended action, urging 三地集團, 乖乖公司 and the union to negotiate as soon as possible. 乖乖公司 said it has granted a 5% pay raise and guaranteed no layoffs for 2 years before the plant relocation, and hopes to continue negotiations.
聯發科’s Dimensity 9500 adopted for Samsung tablet, targets on-device AI and premium market
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
聯發科 announced that its flagship Dimensity 9500 chip has been adopted by 三星電子 for the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra and S12+ tablets, which focus on on-device AI and graphics capabilities.
Hebe Tien moved to tears hearing AI sing her new song; 6 December shows set to break personal record
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Hebe Tien releases new album “Where to Go”; will hold 6 concerts at Taipei Arena in December, setting a personal record. In an interview, she shared that she was moved to tears after hearing an AI-sung demo and discussed details of the real-name registration ticket lottery.
Man suspected of betting on election market pays NT$100,000 to public treasury; Tainan prosecutors grant deferred prosecution
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A man surnamed Kuo used cryptocurrency to bet on the Taipei mayoral election through the overseas decentralized prediction platform Polymarket. The Tainan District Prosecutors Office concluded its investigation under the Election and Recall Act. After returning his criminal proceeds, he was granted deferred prosecution and ordered to pay NT$100,000 to the public treasury.
Amid US pressure, EU reportedly considers releasing strategic diesel reserves
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The US pressured EU member states to release 100 million barrels of diesel within 20 days to curb fuel prices, or they could face an export ban. EU countries discussed a French proposal today to release 50 million barrels of diesel and called on the US to pledge not to impose a ban unilaterally.
Facts
European countries release 50 million barrels of diesel
Simultaneously release 50 million barrels of crude oil
US asks major European powers including France and Germany to release 100 million barrels of diesel within 20 days
Within 20 days
Coordinate release of 400 million barrels from strategic petroleum reserves
Yen's depreciation draws attention; Japan's finance minister says government will unify messaging on monetary policy
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said the Sanae Takaichi government will unify its public messaging on monetary policy to avoid market misunderstandings and respect the central bank's independence. The yen weakened after remarks by government officials at a central bank meeting were interpreted as an attempt to restrain rate hikes, drawing attention from both the US and Japan.