[Second location in Tokai City, Aichi Prefecture; 96th in the prefecture] A large-scale venue offering a wide range of entertainment services, from golf and karaoke for health to private bedrock-bath rooms for women! FIT-EASY Otagawa Station-front location grand opens Friday, Oct. 30
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フィットイージー株式会社 will grand open FIT-EASY Otagawa Station-front location in Tokai City, Aichi Prefecture, on Oct. 30, 2026. The large-scale venue will offer entertainment services including golf, karaoke for health and private bedrock-bath rooms for women, and will be the company's 96th location in the prefecture.
SHIN-JIGEN CTO Kishimoto to speak at AIST-hosted “9th Grand Canvas” on Oct. 6
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Kazuaki Kishimoto, CTO of 株式会社SHIN-JIGEN, will speak at “9th Grand Canvas,” hosted by AIST on Oct. 6, 2026. He will share examples of demonstrations involving predictive equipment failure detection using edge AI and robotics applications, as well as perspectives on performance, quality and safety for ensuring the continued use of AI in the field.
[Now underway] Korean cosmetics come together at “K-BEAUTY PARK,” now open at イトーヨーカドー大森店 | Products from 16 brands and free samples
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The limited-time Korean cosmetics pop-up event “K-BEAUTY PARK” is underway at イトーヨーカドー大森店 from Sept. 30 to Oct. 6, 2026. The event brings together 16 brands and offers free samples with purchases of ¥3,000 or more.
“I can design, but it doesn’t lead to work.” Overcome that barrier. Next Designer College’s “NDC” surpasses 20 students
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The number of students at “NDC,” a design school operated by 株式会社Straxis, has surpassed 20. Instructors Mei Fujita and Gun Obara have taught a combined total of more than 50 people, and the school aims to foster a business perspective that encompasses sales and marketing as well as design skills.
Facts
Student enrollment surpasses 20
More than 50 people taught in total
Consistently secure ¥200,000 a month in side-job work
Earn ¥650,000 a month by winning projects from companies
Partner with 3 companies and consistently secure ¥300,000 in work each month
Total projects completed: more than 800
Highest monthly sales: ¥3.5 million (design commissions only)
Monthly sales of at least ¥1 million sustained for more than 1 year
Total projects completed: more than 1,000
Highest monthly sales: ¥2.6 million (design commissions only)
Companies mentioned：株式会社Straxis、Meta、朝日新聞社、日経新聞、Yahoo!ニュース、KARA、NPO Follow Your HEART、デジタルハリウッド
[MIESROHE] Limited-time POP UP STORE featuring Barbour, one of Britain’s leading lifestyle brands, to open at the Omotesando Hills store!
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MIESROHE, a women’s fashion brand operated by 株式会社マッシュスタイルラボ, will hold a limited-time POP UP STORE featuring British lifestyle brand Barbour at its Omotesando Hills store from Oct. 7 to 31, offering a lineup of 8 items.
Latest episode of “NoBorder News,” new media covering topics taboo on terrestrial TV, released
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株式会社NoBorder released “NoBorder News #56” on Sept. 28, 2026. The program featured Nobuteru Ishihara and Fumio Hirai discussing the fallout from the U.S.-China summit, political developments under the Takaichi administration, preparations for a Taiwan contingency, consumption tax cuts and fiscal sustainability, and government public relations spending.
Painter and picture-book author Koichiro Kashima to hold first Osaka solo exhibition in 3 years: “Secret Fruit Tea Garden and Picture-Book Original Art Exhibition” opens Friday, Oct. 2, at えほんサロンPICO
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“Secret Fruit Tea Garden and Picture-Book Original Art Exhibition,” a solo exhibition by painter and picture-book author Koichiro Kashima, will open at カルチャー＆ブックカフェPICO in Osaka on Oct. 2, 2026. It is his first exhibition in Osaka in about 3 years, and will feature transparent watercolor works, original art from the Japanese-language picture book, workshops and merchandise.
Facts
This is the first exhibition in Osaka in about 3 years
From Oct. 2, 2026 (Fri.)
Through Wednesday, Oct. 28
Published in October 2025
2017 Bologna Children’s Book Fair
Made picture-book debut with a Spanish publisher in 2019
[Operating period: about 3 months; projected yield: 12.0% (annualized, before tax)] “ELEMOs Next-Generation Four-Wheel Mobility Fund” launched
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ikkaq株式会社 has launched its 4th fund, the “ELEMOs Next-Generation Four-Wheel Mobility Fund,” targeting the procurement and sales business for specified small electric four-wheel vehicles conducted by the fund operator, ELEMOs株式会社. The operating period is about 3 months, with a projected yield of 12.0% (annualized, before tax). Subscriptions are scheduled to open on Oct. 7, 2026.
[PARCELLE JEWELRY] October “CARAVAN” event to be held at 9 locations nationwide
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Jewelry brand PARCELLE JEWELRY will hold its monthly “CARAVAN” event at 9 locations nationwide from Oct. 3 to 23, 2026. Founding member Yoko Miyamoto will visit each location, offering assistance ranging from gemstone selection, with a focus on black opals and tourmalines, to design consultations for custom jewelry. The company also held a preview opening in August for “LAND Harajuku trunk,” the first store of its new brand, LAND.
[Episode 1 available for free] The first episode of “The Tower: The Investigation of Detective Sarah Collins,” a TV adaptation of a novel by former Metropolitan Police detective Kate London, available free for a limited time on YouTube!
Saturday drama “Rebirth of Uzume”: Work in your 20s, family in your 30s, and go all-in on what you’re good at in your 40s! Ayako Imoto’s first starring role in a new chapter of her career: “I haven’t learned tomorrow’s lines yet (laughs).” Too realistic!? Jun Shirasu also weighs in: What would you ask a handyman to do?
“REJECT” streamer Kon Mushin releases “Kon Mushin Birthday Goods 2026”
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To celebrate the birthday of Kon Mushin, a streamer with the esports team “REJECT,” operated by 株式会社REJECT, “Kon Mushin Birthday Goods 2026” will be available for purchase by pre-order for a limited time.
October 4 marks the anniversary of the first broadcast of Neon Genesis Evangelion! All 26 episodes of the TV series to air back-to-back for free on ABEMA! Free marathon viewing begins at 12 p.m. on Sunday, October 4, the anniversary, and continues for 2 consecutive days
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ABEMA will air all 26 episodes of the TV series for free in a marathon to mark the anniversary of the first broadcast of Neon Genesis Evangelion on October 4.
Live demonstrations of AI-powered content creation, including animation and app development! Free event “Game meets 52 AI CONTENTS LAB” to be held on Monday, Oct. 19! (Onarimon, Tokyo)
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Game meets, a creative co-creation community organized by 株式会社クリーク・アンド・リバー社, will hold the free in-person event “Game meets 52 AI CONTENTS LAB” in Onarimon, Tokyo, on October 19, featuring live demonstrations of the production process for AI-powered animation and app development.
Facts
Monday, October 19
Capacity: 50 people
Raised approximately ¥260 million in cumulative funding
LTK Season: Finale, the new season of LTK hosted by k4sen of the CREATOR division of “ZETA DIVISION,” kicks off!
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k4sen, a streamer with ZETA DIVISION operated by GANYMEDE株式会社, will hold the new season of League The k4sen, “LTK Season: Finale,” with support from Riot Games. It will run from October 15 to November 22, 2026, with LEVEL ∞, Red Bull, Sony (INZONE) and others participating as sponsors.
Facts
2026
Thursday, Oct. 15
Sunday, November 22
68 locations nationwide
99.6 million viewers
Companies mentioned：GANYMEDE株式会社、ZETA DIVISION、Riot Games、LEVEL ∞、パソコン工房、iiyama PC LEVEL∞、Red Bull、ソニー株式会社、INZONE、Fnatic、Diverse System、FZMZ
New “40K MEGAMAX” model launched from the nicotine- and tar-free portable electronic shisha “Al Fakher CROWN BAR”; all 13 flavors go on sale October 5
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HALLE株式会社 will begin selling the new “40K MEGAMAX” model from the Al Fakher CROWN BAR brand on October 5, 2026. It comes with 30 ml of liquid and costs ¥5,900 including tax, and is available in 13 flavors. Sales of the previous “15K” model will end once current stocks run out.
Free trial demo of AI role-play training offered in response to mandatory customer-harassment countermeasures
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クリスタルメソッド株式会社 is offering a free trial demo of “AI Role-Play for Handling Customer Harassment,” an interactive training tool using AI avatars, in response to the requirement to implement customer-harassment countermeasures under the amended Act on Comprehensive Promotion of Labor Policies, which took effect on October 1, 2026.
A family for every child. [October 4 is Foster Parent Day] 70 BreakingDown fighters join the effort
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認定NPO法人日本こども支援協会 will launch the “ONE LOVE” campaign to raise awareness of the foster care system in conjunction with Foster Parent Day on October 4, with around 70 fighters from the combat-sports entertainment event BreakingDown taking part. The campaign has raised a cumulative ¥3,210,117, and will share message videos on social media to raise awareness that approximately 42,000 children are currently waiting for families.
Steam Autumn Sale underway! Palworld and all ポケットペアパブリッシング titles are at their lowest prices ever!
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株式会社ポケットペア is offering all of its titles, including Palworld, as well as all ポケットペアパブリッシング titles, at their lowest prices ever in the Autumn Sale underway on Steam since October 2, 2026.
On October 2, “Tofu Day,” トヨタ自動車 released a special video in collaboration with Initial D, testing whether an ace driver could recreate the work’s legendary scene of driving at high speed without spilling a cup of water.
Let’s think together about “What’s wrong with this design?” We’ll also unpack the challenges of AI design! Free streaming from Oct. 26 of the archive video for the popular seminar “What’s Wrong with This Design? Design Basics Vol. 4”!
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株式会社クリーク・アンド・リバー社 will stream the archive video of its online seminar “What’s Wrong with This Design? Design Basics Vol. 4,” held in August, for free starting October 26.
Theater Company Hikosen’s entirely original work: New stage production “Tatara no Utahime: Kagura Barai” opens!
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Theater Company Hikosen, a group company of 株式会社ブシロード, opened the stage production “Tatara no Utahime: Kagura Barai” on October 2, 2026. The production is a sequel to the previous work, and tickets are on sale through イープラス.
Mari Yaguchi and Issei Ishida chart the moments in life that “got their brains firing”! They speak candidly about their turbulent entertainment careers! “Brain Juice Timeline,” a social-media-exclusive feature from ABEMA’s “脳汁じゅ〜す,” hosted by Eiko Kano, is now available
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In “Brain Juice Timeline,” a social-media-exclusive feature of Season 3 of ABEMA’s “脳汁じゅ〜す,” Mari Yaguchi and Issei Ishida looked back on the ups and downs of their entertainment careers.
A “posture routine” that keeps the body from getting tired, day and night: unveiling a new proposal that brings together everything from wheelchairs and bedding to fully accessible accommodations, for everyday life and travel
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(株)ピーエーエス will exhibit at H.C.R. 2026, the 53rd International Home Care and Rehabilitation Exhibition, at Tokyo Big Sight. Under the theme “A posture routine that keeps the body from getting tired, day and night,” it will present products and solutions including the “暮らしのあいだ” wheelchair, the “ウェルネスマットレス” and “リカバーレイ” bedding series, and the universal-access accommodation facility “coconiwa.”
“We want you to hold it again!” In response to popular demand, the 2nd edition! A big gathering of “cute” birds at Sanchika in Kobe! Expanded venue and 6 days of events
Hashimoto Nanako-produced ururu to release Bridal Cardigan and Mille-feuille Set One-Piece on October 2
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ururu, an apparel brand produced by Nanako Hashimoto and operated by 株式会社Anfini, will release its second collection, Bridal Cardigan and Mille-feuille Set One-Piece, on its official website on October 2.
Free 24-page practical guide published for people working in organizations: Rethinking Work Through an Artist's Observations
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リクエスト株式会社, a company conducting research and developing education in organizational behavioral science®, has published a free practical guide for people working in organizations, Rethinking Work Through an Artist's Observations.
Limited to 30 participants, online: Behind the scenes of production of the generative AI anime Oiran Reincarnation revealed in full. Paid seminar explaining 15 steps, from planning to final delivery, to be held October 16
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株式会社プエンテ will hold a paid online seminar on October 16, 2026, explaining the production process for the generative AI anime Oiran Reincarnation.
The president of インパクトスタートアップ協会 (ISA) and representatives of 3 portfolio companies to speak at IMPACT STARTUP SUMMIT 2026.
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株式会社UNERI announced that its representative director, Masaki Kawai, and the representatives of its portfolio companies SORA Technology, AgeWellJapan and CareFran will speak at IMPACT STARTUP SUMMIT 2026, to be held on October 7, 2026.
bitFlyer introduces a cooldown to prevent cryptocurrency fraud losses
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株式会社bitFlyer will introduce a cooldown feature on October 15, 2026, to prevent cryptocurrency fraud losses. When an individual customer whose identity verification was completed less than 90 days earlier deposits yen, restrictions on external transfers will apply for 48 hours after the deposit.
To celebrate the digital release of new song BACKLASH! A Hiromitsu Kitayama listening party featuring exclusive voice messages will be held in the AWA Lounge!
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AWA株式会社 will hold a listening party in the AWA Lounge on October 4, 2026, to celebrate the digital release of Hiromitsu Kitayama's new song BACKLASH, featuring exclusive voice messages.
Collaboration campaign between hugely popular horror game creator Chilla's Art and ROUND1 announced!
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株式会社ハイ・シーズン will hold a collaboration campaign with horror game creator Chilla's Art at ラウンドワン locations nationwide from October 17, 2026, to January 17, 2027.
Facts
Oct. 17, 2026
Jan. 17, 2027
170 pins or more
140 pins or more
Companies mentioned：株式会社ハイ・シーズン、ROUND1、ラウンドワン、Chilla's Art
Direct Suzu-Kanazawa service: Hokuriku's first shared taxi launches
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スズ交通株式会社, a group company of 株式会社恋路観光バス, will launch a long-distance shared taxi service connecting central 珠洲市 and Kanazawa Station on September 30, 2026, the first of its kind in the 3 Hokuriku prefectures. The service requires reservations, takes 3 hours one way, and uses a fare-splitting system (up to 9 passengers, at 4,167 yen per person). Using a 観光庁 subsidy program, it aims to improve convenience for local residents, disperse tourists, and restore visitor flows to the Noto Peninsula.
AMIAYA's new brand GltheaA (ジルシア) launches 10/2 (Friday)
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AMIAYA's new fashion brand GltheaA (ジルシア) launches on October 2. Its official online store will open on October 16, and an exhibition and ordering event for its debut collection will be held in Omotesando, Tokyo, on October 17 and 18.
Facts
The official online store will open on Friday, October 16
For 2 days from Saturday, October 17
Customers who spend 50,000 yen (tax included) or more
Customers who spend 25,000 yen (tax included) or more
Ami Ozaki's 50th anniversary tour is finally underway! With more performances selling out, advance reservations for 2027 shows open October 3
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Ami Ozaki's 50th anniversary tour, 50th Amii-versary Concert Tour 2026-2027, kicks off on October 25. The 2026 shows are doing so well that some are sold out, and advance reservations for the 2027 shows open on October 3.
The band that taught Hi-STANDARD the spirit of music and DIY! The outrageously explicit documentary NOFX: 40 Years of Fuckin’Up, chronicling NOFX, is finally set for theatrical release in Japan!
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The documentary NOFX: 40 Years of Fuckin’Up, depicting NOFX's 40-year career, is set to open in Japan on December 4, 2026.
Facts
40 years of one blunder after another
Formed in California in 1983
In 2024, they brought more than 40 years of activity to a close, to the dismay of fans
Production year: 2026
Running time: 126 minutes
A roadshow of blunders begins December 4, 2026, at Shinjuku Wald 9 and other theaters!
Companies mentioned：東映ビデオ株式会社、東映ビデオ、キングレコード、NOFX LLC.、FAT WRECK CHORDS、HBO Max
More than 7,000 people experienced it in 10 days! Following the response to the immersive event Q LIMINAL in Tokyo, it will be held at Osaka's EXPOCITY starting October 9. We're also calling for submissions of the most Backrooms-like locations from across Japan!
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株式会社TwoGate announced that “Q LIMINAL,” an immersive event themed around the urban legend “The Backrooms,” will be held in Osaka. Following the response to its Tokyo run, the event will open at EXPOCITY on October 9, 2026, and is also seeking venues across Japan.
Facts
For a limited 10 days
Starting Friday, October 9, 2026
Closed 3 years ago
Weekdays: ¥1,500
Weekends and holidays: ¥1,800
Capital: 30 million yen
Capital: 60 million yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社TwoGate、ギークピクチュアズ、Sheep Rhythm、三井不動産株式会社、ショウエイ、no plan
OrcaRouter releases “Orca Incident Alignment (OIAS),” a dataset for training AI agents in decision-making
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FlashLabs株式会社 announced that the development team for OrcaRouter, an AI inference gateway developed by U.S. AI research institute Continuum AI and offered exclusively by the company, has released “Orca Incident Alignment (OIAS),” an open dataset for training AI agents to make behavioral decisions. The dataset contains 261 cases reconstructed from real incidents (41 basic cases and 220 counterfactual cases), annotated with 5 levels of behavioral decisions: “allow, confirm, verify, escalate and block.” It is released under CC BY 4.0.
Facts
261 cases in a dataset for AI agents, reconstructed from real incidents
41 basic cases + 220 counterfactual cases
Records where refusal is the correct response account for 5% of the total
Includes 148 pairs involving excessive refusal (refusing in situations where an action should be allowed)
7 configurations supporting SFT (responding to instructions), preference learning (DPO), reward models, judge models and step-by-step supervision
Released after 5 rounds of independent review and automated checks
Access more than 200 LLMs and generative AI models, including Anthropic, OpenAI, Google Gemini, DeepSeek, Grok and Qwen, through a single gateway
Second wave of artists announced for “2026 MUSIC BANK GLOBAL FESTIVAL IN JAPAN”! Official 2nd advance sales for single-day tickets are open until October 4 (Sunday) at 23:59!
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ATEEZ, ITZY, LE SSERAFIM, &TEAM, RIIZE, RESCENE, Hearts2Hearts and ALPHA DRIVE ONE have been announced as the second wave of artists for “2026 MUSIC BANK GLOBAL FESTIVAL IN JAPAN.” Official 2nd advance sales for single-day tickets are open until October 4 at 23:59.
株式会社横浜エクセレンス is carrying out a campaign to decorate and take over Isezaki-chojamachi Station on the Yokohama Municipal Subway Blue Line, near its home arena, to raise awareness of the club and strengthen ties with the local community.
2 months after the Kumamoto Earthquake: From evacuation immediately after the disaster and beyond, continuing medium- and long-term support in response to changing needs
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日本赤十字社 continues to provide medium- and long-term support, including medical relief, improved living conditions and mental health care, as the 2-month mark since the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto earthquake approaches, addressing deteriorating health and psychological stress caused by prolonged stays in evacuation shelters. Going forward, support will shift from a nationwide response system to locally rooted assistance centered on 熊本県支部.
More than 7,000 people experienced it in 10 days! Following the response to the Tokyo run of immersive event “Q LIMINAL,” Osaka’s EXPOCITY venue confirmed to open on Friday, October 9
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株式会社ギークピクチュアズ announced that “Q LIMINAL,” an immersive event themed around the urban legend “The Backrooms,” will tour to EXPOCITY in Osaka starting October 9, 2026, following a strong response that drew more than 7,000 visitors in Tokyo.
Facts
For 10 days only
Closed 3 years ago
Capacity: 100 people per session
Weekdays: ¥1,500
Weekends and holidays: ¥1,800
Capital: 60 million yen
Capital: 30 million yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社ギークピクチュアズ、TwoGate、Sheep Rhythm、三井不動産株式会社、ショウエイ、no plan
“Traveling HR Library” event to be held in Fukuoka’s Tenjin district on October 19! How can you address “employees leaving soon after being hired” and “employees not performing as expected”?
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株式会社Trustyyle will hold “Traveling HR Library in Fukuoka” at the Fukuoka office of 株式会社スマレジ in Tenjin, Fukuoka, on October 19, 2026. The event will offer mini-lectures and workshops to help participants reflect on organizational challenges at their companies and address issues such as early departures after hiring and employees not performing as expected.
REJECT Fortnite team members Tarou, SPINZ, Mofu and tomat to compete in “Fortnite Championship Series Solos 2026”
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Four members of REJECT’s Fortnite division—Tarou, SPINZ, Mofu and tomat—will compete in “Fortnite Championship Series Solos 2026.” The esports team is operated by 株式会社REJECT.
Facts
This is the first solo-format tournament in 4 years
Qualified by ranking in the official power rankings’ top 2,000
A total of 100 players will advance to the final
The final will be held over 2 days, with 12 matches in total
REJECT is an esports team founded in 2018
Ranked 1st domestically in cumulative prize money
An international tournament with a total prize pool of more than 10 billion yen
【STPR】ちぐさくん of AMPTAK marks 8 years of activity! Music video released for commemorative solo song “内緒のシーっクレット”! He has formed a business partnership with 株式会社ステイラック and is launching his voice acting career in earnest!
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Singer ちぐさくん, affiliated with 株式会社STPR, released a music video for a new song to mark 8 years of activity. He has also formed a business partnership with 株式会社ステイラック and is launching his voice acting career in earnest.
REJAY kicks off its global expansion in earnest. New single “bed,” produced by hinata miyake of next-generation future soul band luv, to be released on Oct. 7!
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Indie-pop rising star REJAY will release its new song “bed,” produced by luv’s hinata miyake, on Oct. 7. The song will be released worldwide simultaneously through a partnership between its management company, RAINBOW ENTERTAINMENT, and global management company AMA, with the aim of expanding activities in Asia and Japan.
Facts
Released 2026.10.7
Price: ¥2,900
October 23 (Fri)
General standing ¥5,000
U-20 standing ¥4,000
20 years old
Companies mentioned：REJAY、luv、Nulbarich、RAINBOW ENTERTAINMENT、AMA、Artist Movement Accompany、88rising、JET SET RECORDS、The Orchard Japan、J-WAVE
“Mr. Urban Legend: Akio Sekio’s Hidden Urban Legends” to stream all 15 episodes of new installment “Gambling Maniacs: Men Who Bet Their Lives” on “TateDora” starting Friday, Oct. 2
The first half of the story in “TateDora” original drama “I Tried Becoming LINE Friends with My Husband’s Affair Partner,” starring Miho Watanabe, concludes with episodes 17–23, streaming from 19:00 today, Friday, Oct. 2!
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Episodes 17–23 of “I Tried Becoming LINE Friends with My Husband’s Affair Partner,” an original drama on “TateDora,” a vertical short-drama app developed by 株式会社DONUTS, began streaming at 19:00 on Oct. 2, 2026.
[Web Design] Learn how to make websites mobile-friendly while watching a demonstration! Free seminars on Oct. 26 and Nov. 9: “The Basics of Website Creation Learned Through Demonstrations: 2026 Edition”
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株式会社クリーク・アンド・リバー社 will hold free online seminars on Oct. 26 and Nov. 9 for web designers and coders to learn how to create websites optimized for smartphones.
Facts
Monday, Oct. 26
Mon., Nov. 9
2026 edition
More than 550 titles
has expanded to 18
Companies mentioned：株式会社クリーク・アンド・リバー社、C&R社、PEC、Professional Education Center
The ultimate comedy showcase featuring top comedians is back! A riotous year-end celebration YOSHIMOTO presents “DAIBAKUSHOW 2026”!
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Yoshimoto Kogyo announced that “DAIBAKUSHOW 2026” will be held at Tokyo Garden Theater on Dec. 30, 2026. For the event’s 7th edition, 34 comedy acts, including Nakagawa-ke and Shimofuri Myojo, have been confirmed as the first wave of performers. Ticket sales begin on Oct. 3.
Facts
Dec. 30, 2026 (Wednesday)
This year marks its 7th edition
34 top comedy acts confirmed
A total of approximately 60 live comedy performances
Original10月3日（土）11:00より
All-day super pass ¥22,500 (tax included)
All-day pass ¥20,000 (tax included)
Reserved ticket for each show (reserved seating for Part 1 or Part 2) ¥10,000 (tax included)
株式会社アルマビアンカ and カラオケの鉄人 will hold a collaboration event with “Urban Legend Disassembly Center” from Oct. 8 to Nov. 23, 2026. New merchandise and drinks will be sold at participating locations, which will also feature concept rooms.
Facts
October 8, 2026 (Thu.)
Monday, Nov. 23, 2026 (public holiday)
10 stores
¥5,000 (tax included)
6 types in total
Single item: ¥605 (tax included)
Box: 7,260 yen (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社アルマビアンカ、株式会社arma bianca、AMNIBUS、カラオケの鉄人、株式会社鉄人エンタープライズ、アニメイト、集英社ゲームズ、墓場文庫、SHUEISHA、SHUEISHA GAMES
[Osaka, Higashi-Umeda] セルフカフェ, with more than 70 locations nationwide and 100,000 monthly users, opens at Osaka Station Front Building No. 4 on Friday, Oct. 2! Directly connected to Higashi-Umeda Station, with Wi-Fi and power outlets, this new space is ideal for work, study and breaks.
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ウッドデザインパーク株式会社 opened a new location of its unmanned cafe brand セルフカフェ, セルフカフェ大阪駅前第4ビル店, on Oct. 2, 2026, on the 1st floor of Osaka Station Front Building No. 4 in Umeda, Kita Ward, Osaka. Directly connected to Higashi-Umeda Station, it offers 34 seats equipped with Wi-Fi and power outlets, serving as a workspace and study area for businesspeople and students.
[Urawa] ＼NEW OPEN 9/9／Experience the benefits in just 1 session with bodywork × Pilates ◎ A new women-only personal Pilates studio opens in Urawa!
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株式会社La pilates opened a new location in Urawa, Saitama Prefecture, on Sept. 9 as a women-only Pilates studio established in 2023. The brand offers a method combining bodywork and machine Pilates, and had 108 locations nationwide as of the end of August 2026.
Fairy-type Pokémon merchandise, including a Domiteria key chain and acrylic marker charm set. アイアップ to launch 4 new products in November 2026.
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株式会社アイアップ will launch 4 new products themed around Fairy-type Pokémon in November 2026: an acrylic marker charm set, a Domiteria key chain, a honeycomb acrylic magnet BIG, and a honeycomb acrylic magnet.
[コープみらい] Assists with the transport of disaster-response supplies
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At the request of 千葉県社会福祉協議会, 生活協同組合コープみらい used a コープデリ delivery truck to transport disaster-response supplies to the Chiba Prefecture Disaster Volunteer Center.
[BSフジ] “Quiz! Brain Bell SHOW” to air a special celebrating the release of the film “Odoru Daisosasen N.E.W.: Race Through Metropolis!” at 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 5 and 12!
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BSフジ will air a special celebrating the release of the film “Odoru Daisosasen N.E.W.: Race Through Metropolis!” on “Quiz! Brain Bell SHOW” during the weeks of Oct. 5 and 12.
Illustrator Seina Takeuchi × “Oshi Gacha®” collaboration launches on Oct. 3! Exclusive prizes include digital illustrations drawn by Takeuchi and 5-minute online talks
Supporting Ibaraki’s appeal through gig work: Sharefull seeks “festival-enjoyment gig” workers in Kasama, Ibaraki
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シェアフル株式会社 will recruit workers for a “festival-enjoyment gig” through the Sharefull app at “IBARAKI DREAM LAND 2026,” to be held in Kasama, Ibaraki Prefecture, on October 17 and 18, 2026.
Facts
Original2026年10月17日（土）・18日（日）
Number of openings: 2
Hourly wage: 10,000 yen
Maximum: 5,000 yen
Working hours: about 2 hours
Currently used by 13 million people (*)
Companies mentioned：シェアフル株式会社、パーソルグループ、パーソルホールディングス株式会社、株式会社ADACHI HOUSE
Japan’s “largest-scale” stage welcomes Japan’s “No. 1” manzai duo! M-1 champion Takurō appears! New landmark “Terminal Square Ohayo Vision” opens in front of Okayama Station
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株式会社スクエアビル, a group company of 株式会社オハヨーホールディングス, will install “Terminal Square Ohayo Vision,” one of Japan’s largest outdoor video screens, on the facade of “Terminal Square” in front of Okayama Station, which it owns, and begin operating it on October 5, 2026. A lighting ceremony was held as a commemorative event, attended by M-1 champion Takurō and Goe Asagoe, among others.
Katitas to take part in “Individual Consultations on Vacant Homes” hosted by Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture
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株式会社カチタス will take part in the “Individual Consultations on Vacant Homes” to be held in Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture, on October 10 and 11, 2026. The company has signed a partnership agreement with Setouchi City and operates a business purchasing and renovating vacant homes. Including its group company Reprice, it has 158 sales offices nationwide.
Facts
142 stores nationwide
16 locations
158 locations nationwide
A track record of purchasing and reselling more than 40 homes
【petit main】Unveils “2026 FALL LOOK BOOK Vol.2,” the second installment of its 2026 fall season look
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Children’s clothing brand “petit main,” operated by 株式会社ナルミヤ・インターナショナル, unveiled “2026 FALL LOOK BOOK Vol.2,” the second installment of its 2026 fall season look, on October 2.
【TAC Civil Service】“Can’t Wait Until Spring! Start Dash Campaign Part1” underway for local government senior-level and national government general-service exams (through Nov. 30); 33,000 yen off eligible courses for those aiming to pass in 2028!
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TAC株式会社 is running its “Can’t Wait Until Spring! Start Dash Campaign Part1” through November 30, offering 33,000 yen off eligible courses for local government senior-level and national government general-service exams for those aiming to pass in 2028.
Why an osteopathic clinic looks after “sleep,” too: Honegori designates October as “Sleep Month”
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株式会社ほねごり is designating October 2026 as “Honegori Sleep Month” and will offer a half-price campaign on its cranial adjustment program, discounts on its chiropractic pillows, and an early rollout and sales discount for its new chiropractic mattress.
Hunter Bank service launches in Gojo City, Nara Prefecture, with kickoff meeting
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バイオマスパワーテクノロジーズ株式会社 will launch the hunting experience service Hunter Bank in Gojo City, Nara Prefecture, and hold a kickoff meeting on October 3, 2026.
風のヘリテージ株式会社 has begun selling a premium seating plan available only during the festival and a special lunch course to coincide with the “Sawara Grand Autumn Festival” held at 佐原商家町ホテル NIPPONIA. A “daytime session” premium seating plan, available only on October 9 and 10, has been added, and the reservation deadline has been extended. JR東日本 will also operate the extra limited express train “Ayame.”
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Friday, October 9, 2026
Price: 12,000 yen (tax and service charge included)
Price: ¥15,000 (tax included; service charge not included)
Price: ¥7,500 (tax included; service charge not included)
More than 300,000 visitors come to watch each year
MARTAN, a specialty mala tang restaurant, launches “MARTAN for Office (Odekake Mala Tang),” a corporate cafeteria service delivering mala tang to offices
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株式会社スナップフーズ has launched “MARTAN for Office (Odekake Mala Tang),” the corporate cafeteria service from specialty mala tang restaurant “MARTAN.” In an advance rollout at a publicly listed IT company, 100 servings sold out in 15 minutes, earning high satisfaction ratings.
Facts
100 servings sold out in 15 minutes
Sold out in 15 minutes
A line of about 200 people
Overall service satisfaction: 95%
Responded “It helps me make up for not eating enough vegetables”: 92%
Responded “I would like to use this as an employee benefit”: 86%
A health-conscious “organic and plant-based” food store opens in Minamihorie, Osaka. Plant-Based Market holds its grand opening on October 1
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Plant-Based Market, which offers pesticide- and chemical fertilizer-free vegetables, organic foods and plant-based foods, held its grand opening in Minamihorie, Nishi Ward, Osaka, on October 1, 2026.
霞ヶ関キャピタルマレーシア signs MOU with JLG Capital to develop cold-storage automated warehouses and create business opportunities in low-temperature logistics infrastructure in Malaysia
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霞ヶ関キャピタルマレーシア, a subsidiary of 霞ヶ関キャピタル株式会社, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with JLG Capital, a subsidiary of JLand Group Berhad, to develop cold-storage automated warehouses and create business opportunities in low-temperature logistics infrastructure in Malaysia.
Companies mentioned：霞ヶ関キャピタル株式会社、KASUMIGASEKI CAPITAL (MALAYSIA) Sdn Bhd、霞ヶ関キャピタルマレーシア、JLand Group Berhad、JLG、JLG Capital Sdn Bhd、JLG Capital、霞ヶ関キャピタルグループ、LOGI FLAG
What are the people behind a recruitment agency really like? Manufacturer-specialized recruitment agency [Way Mark] | Story video reveals the behind-the-scenes of career support
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株式会社Way Mark released story videos on its official YouTube and Instagram accounts on October 2, depicting consultants’ work and the behind-the-scenes of career support.
リンクスポーツ株式会社 announced that it will open the new-concept, air-conditioned インドアテニススクール ラフスマート 紫川校 in Kitakyushu in December 2026. Trial lessons are scheduled to start on November 14 of the same year, bringing its total in Kitakyushu to 2 locations following its existing ラフ黒崎校.
Facts
Scheduled to open in December 2026
Trial lessons are scheduled to start on Saturday, November 14
ラフ黒崎校 (artist’s rendering of completion in March 2027)
Currently operates a total of 10 schools: 7 in Fukuoka Prefecture and 3 in Oita Prefecture
Make-up lessons can be taken free of charge as many times as desired within 60 days of the absence
A companion for your fandom activities: 26 items to support your favorite, featuring illustrator mikko’s Lil ala mode, go on sale starting Friday, October 16, 2026
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株式会社グレイ・パーカー・サービス will begin selling 26 items to support fans, featuring illustrator mikko’s Lil ala mode characters, on October 16, 2026.
Over 1.8 million copies sold: Volume 17 of the latest heartwarming yakuza comedy about a boss’s only daughter and his young underboss, 『組長娘と世話係』, goes on sale December 10! Reservations are now open for the limited edition with exclusive newly drawn bonuses!
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マイクロマガジン社 will release Volume 17 of the manga 『組長娘と世話係』, which has sold over 1.8 million copies, on December 10, 2026, and is accepting reservations for the limited edition featuring exclusive new illustrations.
Facts
Releasing Thursday, Dec. 10, 2026
Reservations accepted until 23:59 on Tuesday, October 13
Latest information on the Week 1 theatergoer gift for the film “BanG Dream! Ave Mujica prima aurora,” the etiquette video screening alongside the film, and more!
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株式会社ブシロード announced the first theatergoer bonus for the new film “BanG Dream! Ave Mujica prima aurora,” an etiquette video to be screened alongside it, stage greeting event information, and merchandise details.
“Rich despite being vegan” and “chewy despite being gluten-free”: medicinal soy milk tantan noodles in Shijo Kawaramachi, Kyoto
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MERCY Vegan Ramen 四条河原町店, a vegan ramen specialty shop that grand-opened in Shijo Kawaramachi, Kyoto, on September 29, 2026, has begun serving medicinal soy milk tantan noodles made without animal-based ingredients or wheat. The price is 2,420 yen (tax included).
高山市, Gifu Prefecture, is inviting design proposals for the school emblem of 朝日学園, a compulsory education school scheduled to open in FY Reiwa 10. Applications will be accepted from September 1 through October 30, Reiwa 8, with entries submitted through 朝日まちづくり協議会.
『沖晴くんの涙を殺して』 opens nationwide today, Friday, October 2 | バレットグループ joins the production committee
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The film 『沖晴くんの涙を殺して』, funded by バレットグループ株式会社, opened nationwide on October 2. The company joined the production committee through its ties to a development base in Etajima, Hiroshima Prefecture, and supports culture as part of its CSR activities.
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Release date: Opens nationwide Friday, October 2, 2026
With a track record of more than 10 years in operation
imase’s EP “はてな” available for streaming starting Friday, October 2!
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Universal Music announced that imase’s EP “はてな” will be released on October 2 as the artist resumes activities. The EP contains 8 tracks and features several producers, including 松本ジュン and HANO+7MD.
New original merchandise packed with the appeal of JR Kyushu railways!
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JR九州リテール株式会社 will begin selling railway merchandise, including a 2027 calendar and mini destination blinds, on October 14, 2026. The items will also go on sale early at the 33rd Railway Festival in Tokyo.
Merchandise available at the 33rd Railway Festival
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JR九州東京支社 will set up a merchandise booth at the 33rd Railway Festival, to be held in Odaiba, Tokyo, from October 10 to 11, 2026, and sell original merchandise and rare train parts in limited quantities.
PREMIUM JAPAN AWARD 2026 ceremony held; 16 recipients recognized for shaping the future of Japanese culture, with the grand prize announced
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一般社団法人日本文化発信機構 and 株式会社プレミアムジャパン held the PREMIUM JAPAN AWARD 2026 ceremony on September 29, 2026, at Kanze Nohgakudo in Ginza, Tokyo, honoring 16 groups for their contributions to the development of Japanese culture. 日本料理アカデミー’s The Complete Guide to Japanese Cuisine won the grand prize.
Study clarifies that the degree of age-related motor nerve degeneration explains differences in muscle strength among older adults
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A research group at Chukyo University’s School of Sports Sciences found that greater motor unit remodeling in older adults is associated with lower muscle strength, and showed that this measure could be used as a physiological biomarker for assessing motor function in older adults.
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49 community-dwelling older adults aged 60 and over
Can be measured noninvasively in about 5 to 10 minutes
POCHI launches new wet version of its veterinary diet for dogs, Obesity Care Low Calorie
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マーケティングパートナー株式会社, operator of premium dog food brand POCHI, launched a wet version of its veterinary diet for dogs, Obesity Care Low Calorie Chicken, on Oct. 2.
Facts
New release from Oct. 2
Low-calorie formula with 25.4 kcal per 100g
POCHI Veterinary Diet Wet Obesity Care Low Calorie Chicken 80g
Up to 20% off refurbished computers from domestic brands! PCバル’s Autumn Domestic-Brand PC Festival runs through Oct. 23
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PCバル, a refurbished computer sales site operated by 株式会社バルテックフィールドサービス, is holding a sale through Oct. 23, offering up to 20% off refurbished computers from domestic brands.
Notice regarding issuance of the 2nd unsecured corporate bond
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株式会社ムゲンエステート announced that it will issue its 2nd unsecured corporate bond, with a total value of ¥2.5 billion. The annual interest rate is 3.800%, and the redemption date is Oct. 5, 2029. The proceeds will be used to redeem existing corporate bonds and acquire real estate.
ポメラート reinterprets Moneta Orientale for a modern era
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In 2026, ポメラート will unveil the Moneta Orientale capsule collection as a new chapter in its Memorie d’Archivio project. The pendant is a contemporary reinterpretation of a 1997 archive piece, handcrafted by artisans at カーサ・ポメラート in Milan.
AEGISAPP Transport adds support for tanker truck transportation
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株式会社イージスワン has developed a new feature for its cloud-based ERP system, AEGISAPP Transport, for trucking businesses, supporting operations specific to tanker truck transportation.
Nov. 30 (Mon.): AndTech plans to hold a WEB online Zoom seminar, Practical Course on Interface Control of Semiconductor Encapsulation Resins and Silane Coupling Agents: Fundamentals, Reactions, Surface Treatment, and Applications to Composite Materials
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株式会社AndTech will hold a WEB online Zoom seminar on the Practical Course on Interface Control of Semiconductor Encapsulation Resins and Silane Coupling Agents on Nov. 30, 2026. The participation fee is 55,000 yen (tax included).