株式会社finetrack announced that it will co-host a trail conservation field experience with “箱根トレイルメンテナンス,” which works to conserve mountain trails, on October 24, 2026 (Saturday), at Nagao Pass in Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture. Participation is free, with a capacity of 12 people and a minimum of 5 participants. Attendees can try hands-on trail maintenance work alongside experts and members of 箱根トレイルメンテナンス. The event will also introduce finetrack’s donation-backed dry-layer project, “Connecting to the Future: A Fine Track.”
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Date and time: October 24, 2026 (Saturday)
12 people (minimum number of participants: 5)
Parking is available at 箱根ビジターセンター, the meeting point (free, with space for 40 vehicles)
Participation fee: Free. Participants are responsible for their own transportation to the site.
Founded in January 2004 as a domestic venture
A veteran with 30 years of planning and development experience
NeoJapan launches V9.7 of its groupware, desknet's NEO
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株式会社ネオジャパン announced that it will launch the latest version, V9.7, of its groupware desknet's NEO on October 5, 2026. The update substantially enhances its AI assistant features, enabling the deployment within companies of the latest LLMs, including ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini. It also includes features for creating business-specific AI assistants using RAG built from internal documents, as well as analyzing AppSuite app data and generating reports.
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The latest version 9.7 of the groupware desknet's NEO (Desknet's Neo) will launch on October 5, 2026.
The latest version 9.7 will launch on October 5, 2026.
Since entering the market in 1999, the company has achieved sales of more than 5.4 million users as of March 2026
Established: February 1992
Since entering the market in 1999
株式会社ネオジャパン (code: 3921, Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market)
Mouser Electronics has begun carrying the RA0E3 general-purpose microcontroller from ルネサス エレクトロニクス. The RA0E3 is the latest entry-level product in the RA0 series, featuring an Arm Cortex-M23 core, 16KB of code flash, 2KB of SRAM, an operating voltage of 1.6V–5.5V, and an operating temperature range of −40°C to +125°C. It is pin-compatible with the RA0E1/RA0E2, and the FPB-RA0E3 evaluation board is also available.
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16KB of code flash
2KB of SRAM
Operating voltage range: 1.6V–5.5V
Supports an operating temperature range of −40°C to +125°C.
RA0E1 (64KB ROM) and RA0E2 (64KB ROM)
From more than 1,200 manufacturer brands
More than 6.8 million products available
With 28 locations worldwide
More than 1.5 million square feet of state-of-the-art logistics facilities
More than 650,000 customers across 223 countries and regions
Ships products every day to more than 650,000 customers.
From ハルメク, a brand supporting women in their 50s and older, a new product makes it easy to get protein with everyday meals: “ハルメク お魚たんぱくがとれる栄養だし,” launching October 5
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株式会社ハルメク will launch a new powdered product, “ハルメク お魚たんぱくがとれる栄養だし,” on October 5, 2026, making it easy to supplement protein through everyday meals. It combines “fish protein (fish meat peptides),” developed by the long-established 鈴廣かまぼこ and boasting a 97% absorption rate in the body, with 5 natural Japanese ingredients: kelp, early-season bonito, sardines, odorless garlic, and ginger. It contains no salt, preservatives, or amino acid-based seasonings. The package contains 240g and costs ¥4,290 including tax.
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Sales begin on October 5, 2026.
Original1袋 4,290円（税込）
Net weight: 240g
97% absorption rate in the body (※2)
The long-established 鈴廣かまぼこ, with a history spanning more than 160 years
Best-before period: 2 years from the manufacturing date at room temperature (unopened)
Vortex ranks No. 1 in sales of fractional ownership rights in office buildings
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株式会社ボルテックス announced that it ranked No. 1 in sales in an annual survey of sales of fractional ownership rights in office buildings (April 2025–March 2026, conducted by 株式会社東京商工リサーチ). Founded in 1999, it operates more than 200 buildings in its “VORT” series, primarily in Tokyo’s 5 central wards, and posted sales of ¥105.7 billion and ordinary profit of ¥10.4 billion for the fiscal year ended March 2026. The company will continue promoting asset-building support under its “100-Year Corporate Strategy.”
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More than 200 buildings in the “VORT®” series (as of the end of March 2026)
821 employees (as of March 31, 2026)
Revenue of 105.7 billion yen for the fiscal year ended March 2026
Ordinary profit: 10.4 billion yen
Value of owned properties (rental real estate): 78.8 billion yen
Total assets under custody: ¥739.1 billion
No. 1 in sales of fractional ownership rights in office buildings
Since its founding in 1999
The company has offices in Tokyo, Sapporo, Sendai, Niigata, Kanazawa, Nagoya, Osaka, Hiroshima, Matsuyama, Fukuoka, and Kagoshima
For your partner. For your family. For someone special. Give the gift of a birth month. JAM HOME MADE birthstones
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株式会社JAM HOME MADE will launch its “Birthstone Present Campaign” on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, offering birthstones as gifts for partners, family members, and other special people. Starting on the 1st of each month, birthstones will be given in limited quantities to customers who purchase accessories or sterling silver 925 products worth ¥20,000 or more at the online shop or Tokyo store. October’s birthstone is pink tourmaline.
Facts
The Birthstone Gift Campaign will launch on Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
Starting on the 1st of each month, birthstones will be given to customers who purchase accessories or 925 silver products worth 20,000 yen or more, while supplies last.
The list was revised in Japan in 2021, bringing the total to 29 types.
Price: 22,000 yen (tax included)
Price: 20,900 yen (tax included)
Price: 33,000 yen (tax included)
Price: 25,300 yen (tax included)
Founded in 1998, this is a unisex jewelry and accessories brand.
Established: July 2003
From Friday, September 4, 2026. Please note that quantities are limited and distribution will end when supplies run out.
Address: 2-38-2 Sendagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-0051
ジャムホームメイド Tokyo Store: 03-3478-7113, 2-38-2 Sendagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Limited-time offer: Could banning children's AI use backfire? Free release of an archived explainer seminar video! A former cram-school instructor reveals how families can design rules to prevent hidden AI use
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株式会社SHIFT AI announced that it will make a recording of its online seminar, “How Should Children Use Generative AI? Experts Explain the ‘10 Household Rules for AI,’” held on September 29, 2026, available free of charge for a limited time from October 5 to November 5, 2026. The seminar is presented by Hakushi, a former cram-school instructor and SHIFT AI-certified AI instructor. It covers 3 principles for designing rules without relying on bans, based on AI’s “3 habits,” along with specific examples of what parents can say at home and a Q&A session. A white paper based on a survey of 722 parents of elementary school students nationwide will also be distributed free of charge.
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Results of a survey conducted among 722 parents of elementary school students nationwide
Hakushi, a SHIFT AI-certified AI instructor with approximately 20 years of experience as a cram-school instructor
Membership exceeds 40,000
Capital: 83 million yen (including capital reserves)
150,000 followers (as of October 2026)
Online seminar held on Tuesday, September 29, 026
Streaming period: October 5, 2026 (Monday) to November 5 (Thursday)
97% satisfaction with the finish! 98% satisfaction with pore coverage! The performance of MISSHA M Pro Black Mesh Cushion, revealed by skin concerns and foundation choices
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MISSHA Japan announced the results of a survey of 302 purchasers of MISSHA M Pro Black Mesh Cushion [Semi-Matte], launched on July 27, 2026. The product received high ratings, including 97.0% satisfaction with the finish and 98.7% saying pores were less noticeable. Launched as a Japan-exclusive product to mark the brand's 20th anniversary in Japan, the second installment, White Mesh Cushion [Silky Glow], is also scheduled for release on October 19.
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Launched on Monday, July 27, 2026, to mark the brand's 20th anniversary in Japan
A survey was conducted among 302 actual purchasers (those who purchased from 7/30 to 8/16).
“Enlarged pores” was the most common concern, at 64.2%.
This was followed by “dullness” at 57.6%.
“Dark spots and freckles” at 52.3%
“Dryness” at 50.7%
“Blackheads” also ranked at 42.4%.
“Long-lasting wear” at 79.5%
“Coverage” at 78.8%
“Does not look too heavy” at 66.6%
“Lightweight feel” at 55.3%
Satisfaction with the “overall finish” reached 97.0%.
“Pores appear less noticeable” at 98.7%
“Lightweight feel on the skin” at 94.0%
“Coverage of dark spots and freckles” at 90.1%
“Long-lasting wear” at 87.4%
87.4% said they would continue using it.
86.4% said they would recommend it to others.
Price: 2,420 yen (tax included) / 2,200 yen (before tax)
Price: 2,530 yen (tax included) / 2,300 yen (before tax)
Scheduled for nationwide release on Monday, October 19, 2026
MISSHA marks its 20th anniversary in Japan this year.
Opening next week! The 74th Premium Incentive Show Autumn 2026, a specialized trade show for sales promotion, marketing and corporate gifts, showcases promotional goods and services that will lead the way in sales promotion.
Manulife Life launches new brand campaign, “Hashtag: Let’s Talk Openly About Money”
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マニュライフ生命保険株式会社 announced that it will launch a new brand campaign, “Let’s Talk Openly About Money,” on October 5, 2026. The campaign aims to foster a society where people can speak frankly about extending the life of their assets and preparing for a future that supports the life they want to lead. According to the Manulife Group’s Asia Care Survey 2026, 80% of respondents in Japan want to maintain an independent lifestyle, while 75% are concerned about the cost of long-term care in old age, and only 6% have consulted a professional.
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The new brand campaign “#Let’s Talk About Money Openly” launches on Oct. 5, 2026.
Campaign period: Oct. 5–Dec. 15, 2026
80% of respondents in Japan want to remain independent for as long as possible and avoid becoming a burden on others.
75% are concerned about the cost of care they may need in old age.
Only 6% had consulted an expert such as a financial planner.
A convenient, just-the-right-size pack that’s perfect for an everyday snack is here! “オレオ Vanilla Cream 2 Cookies” launches on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026!
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Mondelez Japan announced that it will launch “オレオ Vanilla Cream 2 Cookies” nationwide on Oct. 5, 2026, under its biscuit brand “オレオ.” In response to growing demand for smaller packs, it is introducing a single-serving size for a little everyday snack.
【ホテルニューオータニ博多】Japan’s No. 1 Wagyu, Kagoshima Black Beef, served in one bowl. “Niku Mabushi,” supervised by Executive Chef Ota, is here
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Japanese restaurant 日本料理「千羽鶴」 at ホテルニューオータニ博多 will begin serving “Niku Mabushi,” a new menu item supervised by Executive Chef Ota, on Oct. 8, 2026. It uses A-grade Kagoshima Black Beef, which has been named “Japan’s No. 1 Wagyu” for 2 consecutive competitions at the National Wagyu Ability Improvement Competition. The dish features sirloin, rump and roast sirloin beef grilled over charcoal and firewood. Guests can enjoy approximately 200g of meat with a special sauce and condiments, followed by ochazuke with “Kiwami Dashi,” in three stages. The price is ¥15,000, including tax and service charge, and reservations are required by the previous day.
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Available from Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026
Price: ¥15,000 (including tax and service charge)
The indulgence of savoring approximately 200g of meat
Named “Japan’s No. 1 Wagyu” for 2 consecutive competitions at the National Wagyu Ability Improvement Competition
SABON opens a store at Keio Shinjuku. Limited-quantity kits commemorating the opening and special gifts will also be available.
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Natural cosmetics brand SABON will open SABON Keio Shinjuku on the 1st floor of 京王百貨店新宿店 on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026. To mark the opening, it will offer a 3STEP body care kit exclusive to the Keio Shinjuku store (¥9,680, tax included) and limited-quantity special gifts based on purchase amount (bird charm, hand and body care set, and body care set).
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SABON will open its Keio Shinjuku store on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026.
SABON “Keio Shinjuku Store Exclusive 3STEP Body Care Kit” ¥9,680 (tax included)
Hydrating Shower Oil 300mL
Body Scrub 320g
Body Lotion 50mL
Receive a bird charm with a purchase of ¥3,000 or more (tax included)!
Receive a “Hand & Body Care Set” with a purchase of ¥7,000 or more (tax included).
Receive a “Body Care Set” with a purchase of ¥13,000 or more (tax included).
【Japan’s best stargazing】Nagano Prefecture’s Achi Village: Achi Village and Yama to Keikoku-sha present “Enjoy a mountain hut stay on a 1-night, 2-day trip! Autumn foliage photo trek along the ancient Tosando Road”!
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株式会社阿智昼神観光局 in Achi Village, Nagano Prefecture, announced that it will hold “Enjoy a mountain hut stay on a 1-night, 2-day trip! Autumn foliage photo trek along the ancient Tosando Road” from Saturday, Oct. 31, to Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, with the cooperation of 株式会社山と溪谷社. Participants can choose between 2 routes starting from Magome-juku or Koshimizu, and enjoy crossing Misaka Pass, staying at the mountain hut Banga-so and a sunrise trek to the summit of Fujimidai Kogen. The participation fee is ¥14,000 (tax included).
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An event on Oct. 31–Nov. 1, 2026, to walk and take photos along the ancient Tosando Road while enjoying the autumn foliage
The ¥14,000 fee (tax included) also covers guide fees and bus transportation.
Capacity: 30 people / Minimum number of participants: 15
A 360-degree panoramic view from the summit of Fujimidai Kogen, at an elevation of 1,739m
◆ Magome–ascetic route (approx. 17km)
◆ Koshimizu–ascetic route (approx. 5km)
Mountain hut overnight stay package (bedding included): ¥1,000
From 3 to 2 days before the event, calculated from the previous day: 30% of the participation fee
No-show without notice: 100% of the participation fee
※ This initiative uses the FY Reiwa 8 Nagano Prefecture Regional Vitality Support Grant.
First expansion of the main menu in approximately 4 years. Popular limited-time items join the regular menu! A total of 4 udon varieties, including “Spicy Pork Dipping Udon,” which surpassed 1 million servings sold approximately 1 month after launch
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株式会社丸亀製麺 will expand its main menu for the first time in approximately 4 years, starting Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026. Four limited-time items will become regular menu offerings, including “Spicy Pork Dipping Udon,” which surpassed 1 million servings sold approximately 1 month after launch, as well as “Mentaiko Cream Udon (hot),” “Beef and Burdock Udon” and “Beef and Burdock Bukkake Udon.” A new “Marugame Udon Bento” item will also launch nationwide.
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Choose from 1 to 3 servings of udon
Original1玉300円でご用意しています
Main menu expanded for the first time in approximately 4 years
Starting Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026
4 udon items become regular menu offerings
8 kinds of free condiments and toppings
At all of our more than 800 locations in Japan
While promoting the employment of people with disabilities at approximately 300 stores by 2027
Carry out 10,800 repairs annually
Aim to reduce annual wood waste by approximately 1.5t
Making the MOC, passed down through generations, a staple for the future. Connecting the philosophy of “aftersport” to the present. “MOC SPEED STREAK EVO SE”
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Marubeni Consumer Link, the exclusive importer of U.S. outdoor brand MERRELL（メレル）, will mark the brand’s 45th anniversary in 2026 with the Oct. 7, 2026, launch of the new MOC SPEED STREAK EVO SE, inspired by multipurpose trail shoes from the early 2000s. The model will be available in 5 colors. Reinterpreting the “aftersport” concept of the JUNGLE MOC, which debuted in 1998, for the modern era, the lineup grew out of a collaboration between MERRELL 1TRL and Nicole McLaughlin. It comprises 4 new colors developed in Japan—BLACK, ROSEWOOD, TALUS and RIDGEWAY—along with the anniversary color FLASHDANCE. It will be sold for 22,000 yen, including tax, at MERRELL BRAND CENTER SHIBUYA, the official online store and retailers.
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Marking the brand’s 45th anniversary
Available in 5 colors
On sale starting Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026
22,000 yen (tax included)
[UNISEX] 22.0–29.0, 30.0 cm
MERRELL’s history began in 1981, when Randy Merrell, a craftsman who made custom cowboy boots, made hiking boots to test his skills as a craftsman.
Since its debut in 1998
The JUNGLE MOC series has sold more than 17 million pairs
HENNGE launches HENNGE Password Manager, enabling centralized management of credentials and shared IDs for services that do not support SSO
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HENNGE株式会社 launched HENNGE Password Manager, a password management service for Web services and systems that do not support SSO, on Oct. 1, 2026, as part of its HENNGE One cloud security service. The service enables secure sharing and management of shared account IDs and passwords on an individual basis and uses a zero-knowledge architecture. It is available with plans including the top-tier HENNGE One Ultra (2,500 yen per user per month) and the existing IdP Pro plan (600 yen per user per month).
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Available starting Oct. 1, 2026
HENNGE One Ultra (2,500 yen per user per month, excluding tax)
HENNGE One IdP Pro (600 yen per user per month, excluding tax)
HENNGE One is used by more than 3 million users
Ranked No. 1 for 5 consecutive years, from fiscal 2021 through fiscal 2025 (forecast)
[A hugely popular novel series with 2.6 million copies in print becomes a mystery-solving event!] An activity that lets you step into the world of the Naruse Akari series. The “Naruse Takes a Mysterious Path” mystery game, a tour around the Lake Biwa Canal connecting Kyoto and Shiga, is now underway!
Okamura adopts MotionBoard and Dr.Sum for companywide supply chain management, strengthening production operations and its ability to respond to demand fluctuations using data
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ウイングアーク１ｓｔ announced that 株式会社オカムラ has adopted the data application platform MotionBoard and data management platform Dr.Sum for companywide supply chain management. MotionBoard was introduced in August 2023, followed by Dr.Sum in June 2024, and the companywide supply chain management system went live in October 2024. The system provides a unified view of inventory, orders and production planning data, allowing everyone from executives to frontline staff to understand the situation using common indicators. The company is working to optimize inventory and strengthen its production operations.
Facts
MotionBoard was introduced in August 2023
Dr.Sum was newly introduced in June 2024 as a data mart platform to consolidate dispersed data
It went live in October 2024
Original朝一番と午後2時の1日2回、登録ユーザーへ配信しています
Adopted by more than 4,100 companies (*)
It has been adopted by more than 8,000 companies (*)
Ranked No. 1 for 5 consecutive years in the data analytics and utilization platform software/services category of the Nikkei Computer Customer Satisfaction Survey 2026–2027, in the Sept. 3, 2026, issue
The meviy AI platform for machine-parts procurement begins automated quoting for aluminum materials A7050 and A1050 in milling
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株式会社ミスミグループ本社’s meviy AI platform for machine-parts procurement began offering automated quotes for aluminum materials A7050 and A1050 for milling on Oct. 5, 2026. Customers in a wide range of industries, including aerospace, robotics and electronic components, can instantly check prices and lead times for aluminum materials, enabling short-lead-time procurement even when designs change suddenly. The range of supported aluminum materials has expanded from 5 to 7 types.
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Starting Oct. 5, 2026, automated quotes will be available for aluminum materials A7050 and A1050 in milling
Previously, the service supported 5 types of aluminum for cutting, but it has now expanded its coverage to all 7 types of aluminum.
Originalこれまで機械部品の調達時に発生していた作業時間を9割以上削減
Ranked No. 1 in domestic market share for 4 consecutive years※
Manufactures and sells online globally more than 40 million products, from machine parts to tools and consumables.
In 2000, it became an industry pioneer by launching an online ordering service.
meviy, an AI platform for procuring machine parts, now allows customers to order shapes with residual material from cutting left in place.
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meviy, an AI platform for procuring machine parts (provided by 株式会社ミスミグループ本社), added a feature on October 5, 2026, that includes shapes with residual material left at corners or on curved surfaces after cutting in automatic quotes. Customers can check the finished result in the 3D viewer and place an order as is. This eliminates the need for design changes or manual quotes, reducing lead times and labor for parts procurement.
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Starting October 5, 2026, customers will be able to order shapes with areas that cannot be fully cut away remaining at corners or on curved surfaces.
Maximum eligible size: 600×400×70 (mm)
Lead time: ships in as little as 3 days
Originalこれまで機械部品の調達時に発生していた作業時間を9割以上削減
Ranked No. 1 in domestic market share for 4 consecutive years※
Manufactures and sells online globally more than 40 million products, from machine parts needed on manufacturing floors to tools and consumables.
Received the Prime Minister's Award at the 9th Monozukuri Nippon Grand Award.
For recruitment professionals: Director who interviewed more than 50 companies to explain recruitment communications in the age of AI and social media at seminar
Dance and soccer, too! The passions of children and young people come together in Kabukicho!
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株式会社TSTエンタテイメント will hold 2 events for children and young people at Tokyu Kabukicho Tower in October 2026. “KABUKICHO K-POP FES,” featuring around 40 acts and billed as one of the largest events of its kind in the Tokyo metropolitan area, will take place on October 10. “Kabukicho FOOTBALL LIVE 2026,” co-hosted with Criacao Shinjuku and featuring a street soccer tournament and experience booths, will take place on October 12.
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Dance showcase featuring around 40 groups
Date and time: October 10 (Saturday), 2026, 14:10–19:10
Date and time: October 12 (Monday, national holiday), 2026, 11:00–16:00
Meiji University and Yoshinoya Holdings announce joint research findings suggesting that fats derived from beef may be linked to spontaneous activity and post-meal motivation
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A joint research group from Meiji University and Yoshinoya Holdings reported, based on a human dietary study and a mouse study, that fats derived from beef may be involved in post-meal motivation-related measures and the maintenance of spontaneous activity. In the mouse study, the running distance of the beef tallow group was 192.27 relative to 100 for the lard group. In the human study, the post-meal motivation score was significantly higher after eating beef bowls, and the concentration score also showed a higher trend.
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Running distance for the beef tallow group was 192.27 relative to 100 for the lard group.
These research findings were presented at the 35th Annual Meeting of the Japan Society for Lipid Nutrition, held on September 18 (Friday) and 19 (Saturday) at the Japan Education Center in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo.
Presented at the 35th Annual Meeting of the Japan Society for Lipid Nutrition.
株式会社吉野家ホールディングス began joint research with Meiji University in 2025.
【松坂屋上野店】A gathering of Fukushima's autumn delicacies! “Fukushima Fair” to be held October 7 (Wed.)–13 (Tue.)!
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Commissioned by Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, 株式会社スペースワン will hold the “Fukushima Fair” at 松坂屋上野店 for 7 days, from October 7–13, 2026. The fair will sell Fukushima's autumn delicacies, including produce, meat, fresh seafood and local sake. Tastings and sales of “Fuku, Warai” rice and “sanma no popo-yaki” grilled saury will also take place from October 10–12.
Facts
Original2026年10月7日（水）～13日（火）の7日間開催
298 yen per 100g (tax included)
Limited to 2kg per day
Developed over 14 years
First 100 customers each weekday
150 customers per day on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays
Trapped in NAMJATOWN after closing: “闇街,” an after-dark horror event taking over the theme park, to run concurrently with “ナンジャ怨霊フェス2026” from Saturday, October 17, 2026
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株式会社バンダイナムコエクスペリエンス will hold “闇街,” an after-dark horror event taking over the theme park, at the indoor theme park NAMJATOWN (Ikebukuro, Tokyo) from Saturday, October 17, 2026. In this immersive horror event, visitors try to find an exit throughout NAMJATOWN after closing. Tickets cost 3,000 yen. “ナンジャ怨霊フェス2026” will also be held, featuring 6 attractions, including the urban-legend-themed ride “八尺様 ザ・ライド” and a walk-through collaboration with “Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE” (コーエーテクモゲームス), produced by 株式会社怖がらせ隊. The lineup includes completely new attractions.
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■ Price: 3,000 yen
■ Regular ticket price: 3,000 yen on weekdays; 3,500 yen on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays
■ DX ticket price: 5,000 yen on weekdays; 6,000 yen on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays
On 13 specified days during the period from Saturday, October 17, to Saturday, December 19
20:30～22:00
16:00～20:00
Featuring 6 attractions, including completely new ones
An indoor theme park that opened at Sunshine City in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, on July 6, 1996
Tickets will go on sale on the designated website from 11 a.m. on Monday, October 5.
※Only people aged 18 or older may participate in this event.
※Only people aged 13 or older may participate in this event.
VisasQ to exhibit at the 29th Manufacturing World [Osaka], held October 7–9
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株式会社ビザスク announced that it will exhibit at the 29th Manufacturing World [Osaka], to be held at INTEX Osaka from Wednesday, October 7, to Friday, October 9, 2026. The company will showcase its “VisasQ interview” service, proposing the use of primary information to explore applications and advance digital transformation in the manufacturing industry.
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Event dates: Wednesday, October 7–Friday, October 9, 2026, 10:00–17:00
Offers a range of services powered by a database of expertise from more than 800,000 people in Japan and overseas
800,000 verified experts registered under their real names in 190 countries worldwide (as of February 2026)
Used by 1 in 4 companies listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market
LINE WORKS launches functional integration with IoT platform “BizStack”
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LINE WORKS株式会社 and MODE, Inc. have launched functional integration between the IoT platform “BizStack” and the business chat service “LINE WORKS.” The integration enables real-time alerts about equipment abnormalities and threshold exceedances to be sent to LINE WORKS chat rooms, based on on-site data collected and analyzed by BizStack.
Facts
Established: July 2014
Established: June 2015
Ranked No. 1 in Japan’s paid business chat market for 9 consecutive years, from fiscal 2017 through fiscal 2025.
Address: 1840 Gateway Dr. Suite 250 San Mateo, CA 94404 USA
ProTech “Public Authentication Super App” adds IC authentication for residence cards and other documents in all 13 languages
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The IC authentication process using residence cards and special permanent resident certificates in 株式会社ショーケース's identity verification service “ProTech ID Checker,” under its “Public Authentication Super App,” now supports all 13 languages. Foreign users can complete identity verification in a language they understand more easily.
Facts
Expanded the languages supported for IC authentication using residence cards and special permanent resident certificates, bringing support to all 13 languages, including Japanese and English
Adopted by more than 480 companies (as of September 2026)
Zeal launches “MEDSCOPE,” a data integration and analytics environment implementation service for the OTC pharmaceutical industry
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株式会社ジール, a 100% subsidiary of the Avant Group, announced that it will launch “MEDSCOPE,” a new service supporting the implementation of data integration and analytics environments for the OTC pharmaceutical industry, on October 5, 2026. The service will initially target OTC pharmaceutical manufacturers, integrating sales results, in-store information, consumer trends and external data to support decisions on appropriate product supply and promotions. Expansion to consumer goods manufacturers serving drugstores is also under consideration.
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Service launch date: October 5, 2026
Established: July 2012
Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market; securities code: 3836
A 100% subsidiary of 株式会社アバントグループ, listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market
Drawing on more than 30 years of experience and expertise in data utilization
A joint research group from 明治大学 and 株式会社吉野家ホールディングス found that the type of fat source may affect post-meal motivation-related indicators and the maintenance of spontaneous activity. The findings were presented at the 35th Annual Meeting of the Japan Society for Lipid Nutrition. In a mouse study, the running distance of the beef tallow group was 192.27 compared with the lard group (100), indicating a higher level of spontaneous physical activity. In a human study, post-meal motivation scores were significantly higher after eating a beef bowl than after eating a pork bowl or sushi assortment.
Facts
Running distance for the beef tallow group was 192.27 relative to 100 for the lard group.
Originalインサイトアカデミー株式会社は、オンライン研修サービス「INSIGHT ACADEMY Eラーニング」の『海外事業❛実践❜MBA：マーケティング』シリーズ（全15講座）の新講座として「バリュープロポジション定義（前編）」を提供開始。自社の強みではなく現地顧客にとっての価値を定義する考え方を学ぶ内容で、海外駐在員や本社のマーケティング・商品企画担当者、次世代グローバル人材候補までを対象とする。
Facts
The “Marketing” series comprises...15 courses
Offers a total of 280 courses across 2 fields and 17 categories
Capital: 95 million yen
8,000 experts with extensive hands-on experience in overseas markets
Developed through support for more than 1,000 companies’ overseas businesses
Deadline approaching! Is it too late to develop employees only after sending them overseas? How to develop expatriates to lead overseas manufacturing sites, explained by the former president of Brother Industries’ Philippine subsidiary | Essential reading for HR and overseas business departments! Oct. 16 (Fri.) at 15:30
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インサイトアカデミー株式会社 will hold a free online webinar on developing expatriates to lead overseas manufacturing sites, starting at 15:30 on Friday, Oct. 16, 2026. Toshio Ito, former president of Brother Industries’ Philippine subsidiary, will explain development methods by company size and the roles expected of site heads, using case studies.
Durable sapphire glass makes it even more practical for sports! Ultra-thin, lightweight smartwatch with a large display: “HUAWEI WATCH FIT 4 Sapphire Glass”
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Original華為技術日本株式会社（ファーウェイ・ジャパン）は、スマートウォッチ「HUAWEI WATCH FIT 4」のディスプレイに丈夫なサファイアガラスを採用した新モデル『HUAWEI WATCH FIT 4 サファイアガラス』を10月5日に発売すると発表した。市場想定価格21,780円（税込）でブラックとピンクの2色を展開。約1.82インチAMOLEDディスプレイ、最大輝度2000ニト、約9.5mmの薄さ、約27gの軽量設計を実現し、気圧計や高精度GPS（従来比約20%以上向上）、情緒モニタリングや睡眠モニタリング機能を搭載。通常使用で約10日間のバッテリー持続とワイヤレス急速充電にも対応する。
Facts
Estimated retail price: 21,780 yen (tax included)
On sale starting today, Monday, Oct. 5
Features a large display of approximately 1.82 inches
Achieves a thickness of approximately 9.5 mm
The aluminum alloy body weighs approximately 27 g (excluding the strap)
High-definition display with 480×408 pixels and a resolution of 347 PPI
GPS accuracy is improved by approximately 20% or more compared with the “HUAWEI WATCH FIT 3”
Approximately 18 hours when mountaineering mode is activated
Battery life is approximately 20 hours in walking mode
Long-lasting battery provides up to approximately 10 days of use under typical conditions※3
A 10-minute charge provides approximately 1 day of use
This product complies with the 5ATM water-resistance rating
Water resistance to a depth of 50 meters, based on ISO standard 22810:2010
Hitachi launches Digital Asset AML Platform, an AML monitoring service for digital asset transactions involving crypto assets and stablecoins
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Original株式会社日立製作所は10月1日より、暗号資産・ステーブルコインなどのデジタルアセット取引向けAMLモニタリングサービス「Digital Asset AML Platform」の提供を開始した。複数のブロックチェーン分析情報、制裁・犯罪関連情報、事業者間で活用可能なリスク情報、AI・機械学習分析などを組み合わせ、「事後モニタリング」「オンライン即時評価」「トークンモニタリング」の3機能でリスク兆候を多角的に評価する。2025年からの実証実験の成果を活用し、2026年3〜5月の第2回実証は金融庁「FinTech実証実験ハブ」支援案件として実施した。
Facts
Starting Oct. 1, we have begun offering Digital Asset AML Platform, an anti-money laundering (hereinafter, AML) monitoring service for digital asset transactions involving crypto assets and stablecoins, to financial institutions, crypto asset-related businesses, and others.
Feb. 17, 2025 news release: “Hitachi and 12 companies involved in digital asset transactions and related businesses launch a demonstration trial to improve the effectiveness of and foster collaboration on anti-money laundering”
This service draws on the results of demonstration trials*1 that Hitachi has conducted since 2025 in collaboration with businesses involved in digital asset transactions and AML-related technology providers.
The second demonstration trial, conducted from March to May 2026, was carried out with support from the 金融庁’s FinTech Demonstration Experiment Hub
StellaJean original short drama “My Favorite Star Has Come to My House!” begins airing on tvk today!
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“My Favorite Star Has Come to My House!,” an original work from StellaJean, the short-drama streaming platform operated by 株式会社BookLive, began terrestrial broadcast on テレビ神奈川（tvk） on Oct. 5, 2026. It is the first StellaJean original work to receive a terrestrial broadcast, with a specially re-edited “Television Kanagawa Special Edition” airing in 4 episodes.
Facts
Views on the platform have exceeded 700,000
Ranked No. 1 for 46 consecutive days
Total views on social media have surpassed 12 million
90.6% used generative AI during at least part of the selection process
Combined, the “before consideration begins” and “in-depth comparison” stages account for 74.3%
58.5% of projects involved 7 or more people in consideration and decision-making
A total of 70.4% said that clarification of the issues to be resolved was “complete” or “mostly underway”
62.5% said information specific to their company’s industry or sector was decisive in getting a vendor onto the shortlist or encouraged them to include one
73.5% said the consideration process took longer than initially expected
“Interdepartmental coordination on required functions and specifications” was cited by 56.9%
“Internal coordination on budget size and allocation” at 51.7%
63.6% cited “It took time for senior management to make a decision” as the reason
“Estimating the operational burden after implementation” at 56.3%
“ROI calculation simulators and tools for estimating return on investment” at 55.4%
“Success stories from companies in the same industry or of a similar size” at 46.5%
“Generative AI and AI search” was the most common at 36.5%
The share who used generative AI to create comparison tables of candidate companies and products was 53.8%
“Searching for solutions and candidates” at 22.9%
“In-depth comparison” at 23.1%
Accounted for 46.0% across both stages
“Specific prices, pricing structures and quotation terms” at 56.8%
“Comparison tables and selection guides that help determine whether a product or service is right for one’s company” at 48.0%
“Case studies of companies in the same industry and of a similar size” at 42.0%
84.7% of respondents had continued gathering information without filling out a form
44.7% said, “I didn’t want others to know yet that I was considering it”
44.5% said, “I thought I could get equivalent information using generative AI”
43.0% of all 502 respondents said, “I wanted to be contacted once my comparison and consideration had progressed”
27.3% said, “I wanted to be contacted only if I requested it”
15.3% said, “I wanted to be contacted right away”
“Slides for internal presentations and materials for senior management” (26.8%)
“Materials to support internal approval applications” (14.2%)
“Wrinkle Shot Medical Serum” launches on January 1, 2027
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株式会社ポーラ announced that it will launch the third-generation “Wrinkle Shot Medical Serum” on January 1, 2027, as the latest addition to its wrinkle-improvement brand, “Wrinkle Shot.” In addition to the wrinkle-improving active ingredient “ニールワン®,” the serum is the first to use a dual active-ingredient formula that also contains tranexamic acid, an active ingredient that helps prevent skin irritation, with the aim of creating supple, firm skin. 20g, ¥15,400 (¥14,000 before tax).
Facts
Available starting January 1, 2027
20g ¥15,400 (¥14,000 before tax)
Around 400 cosmetics and beauty salon shops, “ポーラ ザ ビューティー”
108 POLA counters in department stores and specialty shops nationwide
Around 2,500 stores, including the above
11 counters at airport duty-free shops in Japan
7 countries and regions: Hong Kong, Taiwan, Macau, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia
In July 2016, “ニールワン®” was approved in Japan for the first time as an active ingredient in a quasi-drug for improving wrinkles
In 2017, the first-generation “Wrinkle Shot Medical Serum※4,” containing ニールワン®, was launched
Then, in 2021, the second-generation product※5 was launched
[World Sight Day] 15.7% of children use glasses or contact lenses; 20% have not addressed difficulty seeing
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アクトインディ株式会社 surveyed 454 members of “いこーよ,” a website for parents, about children’s eye health in conjunction with World Sight Day on October 10. The rate of children using glasses or contact lenses was 15.7%. The survey found that around 20% of households had not addressed the issue, combining the 9.0% who said “their child seems to have difficulty seeing, but they have not taken action” and the 10.4% who said “not sure.” A certain number of households were also considering myopia care other than glasses, such as orthokeratology and low-dose atropine eye drops, while 44.9% of households reported that children spent “2 hours or more” using digital devices.
Facts
15.7% of children actually used glasses or contact lenses.
“Concerned about difficulty seeing, but does not use glasses or contact lenses” 9.0%
“Not sure” 10.4%
“Primarily glasses” 12.8%
“Glasses and contact lenses” 1.8%
“Primarily contact lenses” 1.1%
“Contact lenses” 18.3%
“Orthokeratology” 14.1%
“Low-dose atropine eye drops” 12.7%
“None in particular” 52.1%
56.3% purchased glasses at “an optical shop in a shopping mall”
“An optical shop in a department store” followed at 9.9%
“Pay attention to posture and viewing distance” 50.7%
“Take their child to an ophthalmologist” 47.9%
“Pay attention to the amount of time spent using digital devices” 46.5%
“2 hours or more” 44.9%
“2–3 hours” 26.0%
“3 hours or more” 18.9%
“About 1 hour” 29.1%
“Less than 30 minutes” 23.6%
Valid responses: 454
Figures for ③–⑤ are calculated for users of glasses or contact lenses (n＝71)
Information on around 100,000 facilities nationwide
Lists more than 104,000 reviews
Used by around 80% of parents
Established: June 2003
Service launched in December 2008
Survey period: April 2026
In the earliest cases, children started using them at age 3 (9 children, 12.7%)
“Uminoko Classroom” sea experiences expand to 10 schools and 774 students across 3 municipalities in the Tokyo metropolitan area
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The sea experience program of “Uminoko Classroom,” a marine education project for public elementary schools promoted by アクトインディ株式会社 and 一般社団法人次世代価値コンソーシアム, expanded in fiscal 2026 to 3 municipalities in the Tokyo metropolitan area: Meguro and Nerima wards in Tokyo, and Kawasaki in Kanagawa Prefecture. It provided a hands-on experience in the sea to a total of 774 students at 10 schools. On September 15, it held Kawasaki City’s first sea experience program for 49 fifth-grade students at 川崎市立西御幸小学校.
Facts
A total of 774 students at 10 schools
Provided a total of 774 students at 10 schools with the experience of entering the sea
For 49 fifth-grade students at 川崎市立西御幸小学校
Around 30% of participating children were entering the sea for the first time
Expected participants: 55 schools, around 4,200 people
Planned and developed “Uminoko Classroom,” a marine education project for public elementary schools, starting in 2022
日本財団 was founded in 1962 as Japan’s largest foundation
Eight announces “Job Titles in the Age of AI” survey based on business card data
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Sansan株式会社 has announced its “Job Titles in the Age of AI” survey, based on analysis of user data from the business card app Eight. Over the 5 years from 2021 to 2026, the number of people with AI- or AX-related affiliations or job titles grew by approximately 3 times (from 1146 to 3479, an increase of 303.6%). Of those who transitioned to AI roles, approximately 60% did so through internal transfers (61.1%), while approximately 40% changed jobs (38.9%). Before transitioning, the most common occupation was “planning and development” (22.5%), followed by “sales” (17.8%). By job title, roles such as “AI engineer,” “AI consultant” and “CAIO” have increased rapidly.
Facts
The number increased by approximately 3 times over the 5 years from 2021 to 2026.
There were 1146 AI professionals as of July 31, 2021.
That number had risen to 3479 as of July 31, 2026.
This represents a sharp increase to 303.6% of the 2021 figure, or approximately 3 times, over 5 years.
61.1% transitioned through an “internal transfer.”
38.9% transitioned by “changing jobs.”
“Planning and development” was the most common, at 22.5%.
“Sales” (17.8%)
“Manufacturing and engineering” (12.1%) also ranked among the top occupations.
The business card app Eight is used by more than 4.5 million people.
Capital: 7.358 billion yen (as of May 31, 2026)
Companies mentioned：Sansan株式会社、Eight（名刺アプリ／Sansanのサービス）、Eight Career Design（プロフェッショナルリクルーティングサービス）
SENSAI's ultimate foundation is here: the “SENSAI UTM The Foundation,” featuring a world-first*² ingredient approach using the brand's most advanced UTM series and a new emulsification technology equipped with “Instant Micro-Emulsification Technology.” Launching Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
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株式会社カネボウ化粧品 prestige brand SENSAI（センサイ） will launch “センサイ ＵＴＭ ザ ファンデーション” on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. This ultimate foundation, part of the brand's top-tier UTM series, adopts a world-first*² ingredient approach made possible by a new emulsification technology featuring “Instant Micro-Emulsification Technology.” It comes in a 30mL size, with SPF10・PA++, in 4 shades, for 33,000 yen (36,300 yen including tax). It contains 94% of the amount of skincare ingredients (moisturizing) used across the UTM series, bringing together a beautiful finish and skincare benefits.
Facts
On sale Wednesday, October 7, 2026
30mL, SPF10・PA++, 4 shades
33,000 yen (36,300 yen including tax)
Contains 94% of the amount of skincare ingredients (moisturizing)*⁶ used across the UTM series*¹
Approximately 1.5 times the amount of ingredients that cover skin concerns
Approximately 3.5 times the amount of skincare ingredients
What had stood in the way for these 12 years was...
Share of listings in the Greater Tokyo Area rises to 30%: LIFULL HOME'S surveys pet-friendly rental properties
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LIFULL HOME'S, a real estate and housing information service operated by 株式会社LIFULL, has released survey results on pet-friendly rental properties in the Greater Tokyo Area. The share of listings for pet-friendly properties rose from 20.8% in 2022 to 30.0% in 2026 (January–July), with Tokyo recording the highest share at 35.4%. Pet-friendly properties tend to have higher average rents; in Tokyo, the difference was +39,682 yen.
Facts
From 20.8% in 2022
It rose to 30.0% in 2026 (January–July).
Tokyo had the highest share, at 35.4%.
In Saitama Prefecture, from 8.3% in 2022
To 18.8% in 2026 (January–July)
Original1世帯あたりの平均人員は2.10人まで減少
It exceeded 40% for the first time since records began.
Stories from Risa Wataya’s stays in Beijing and Shanghai, memories of childhood, and scenes from everyday life… 50 essays by the popular author, covering a wide range of topics with a humorous perspective, collected in 1 volume! “ま、さじ加減でしょ。” will be published by Shueisha on Monday, October 5.
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株式会社集英社 will publish “ま、さじ加減でしょ。,” a collection of essays by popular author Risa Wataya, on October 5, 2026. The book contains 50 essays, including stories from her stays in Beijing and Shanghai, childhood memories and travel accounts. Chapter 1 comprises 39 essays serialized in LEE, while Chapter 2 contains 11 travel essays originally published in NIKKEI The STYLE and reworked for the book. This is her latest book in the milestone year marking 25 years of her writing career.
<Qoo10 “Hair Dryers” Sales Ranking> Autumn concerns can affect your hair and scalp, too! Hair dryers with fast-drying functions and negative ions are popular
[Marimekko] New home collection featuring Unikko and Tiiliskivi in elegant shades of pink and terracotta
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Marimekko, the Finnish design house, is introducing a new home collection featuring Unikko and Tiiliskivi in pink and terracotta. A total of 10 items, including mats, slippers, bathrobes, towels, and blankets, will go on sale in stages from October 9, 2026 (Fri.) at Marimekko stores and online stores nationwide.
NEC to exhibit at “Japan DX & AX Week [Autumn] In-house Operations DX EXPO,” taking place October 21 (Wed.)–23 (Fri.)
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NEC will exhibit at “Japan DX & AX Week [Autumn] In-house Operations DX EXPO,” held at Makuhari Messe from October 21 (Wed.) to 23 (Fri.), 2026, and will showcase solutions including SAP Concur and SAP SuccessFactors.
October 18 (Sun.): “Tamahiyo Family Park,” one of Japan’s largest pregnancy and parenting events, featuring stage appearances by Nicole Fujita and Yuuki Kinoshita!
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Tamahiyo, the pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting brand operated by 株式会社ベネッセコーポレーション, will hold “Tamahiyo Family Park 2026,” one of Japan’s largest baby and maternity events, at Pacifico Yokohama Exhibition Hall D on October 18, 2026 (Sun.). The event will feature a stage with Nicole Fujita and Yuuki Kinoshita, special gatherings for moms and dads, a Shimajiro dance show, a baby crawling race, and a range of other activities. Admission is free and advance reservations are required. The theme is “I want to say ‘thank you’ now! Team Parenting THANKS DAYS.”
Facts
October 18, 2026 (Sun.), at Pacifico Yokohama Exhibition Hall D
October 18, 2026 (Sun.), 10:00–17:00 (morning and afternoon sessions, with a complete changeover)
Originalアクリルキーホルダー付き特別チケット：1,000円（税込）／1組（大人2名まで）
Originalはいはい競走参加枠・ステージショー イス席予約：1枠300円（税込）
On September 4, 2026 (Fri.), “Tamahiyo Photo Studio” relocated its trailer-style store, which had been operating as the Toyosu branch, to Ariake Housing Park
Phone: 0120-68-0145 (toll-free)
Phone number: 03-6204-2871
Submission deadline: October 18, 2026 (Sun.), by 23:59
Book “Words I Wanted to Hear from My Parents but Couldn’t Ask for, and Words I Wanted to Say to My Children but Couldn’t”: now available at bookstores nationwide!
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株式会社ユーキャン will publish a Japanese edition of a parenting guide to what to say to children by Korean bestselling author Yoon Ji-young, titled “Words I Wanted to Hear from My Parents but Couldn’t Ask for, and Words I Wanted to Say to My Children but Couldn’t,” at bookstores nationwide on October 5, 2026. A bestseller with 100,000 copies sold in Korea, it was also selected as YES24’s “Book of the Year (2022).”
Facts
Released at bookstores nationwide on October 5, 2026.
A 100,000-copy bestseller in Korea! 39 lessons on changing the way parents speak
39 lessons on changing the way parents speak
List price: 1,500 yen plus tax
Standard book size, softcover / 256 pages
Capital: 90 million yen
Established: June 1954
After working as an elementary school teacher for 18 years, she now works as a parenting education specialist.
Disney-design packages for “Sunkist 100% Apple,” “Sunkist 100% Grape,” and “Sunkist 100% Orange Blend” to go on sale nationwide in limited quantities in stages starting the week of October 12 (Mon.)
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Morinaga Milk will release limited-edition packages featuring Disney characters Mickey & Friends for its 3 products—“Sunkist 100% Apple,” “Sunkist 100% Grape,” and “Sunkist 100% Orange Blend”—nationwide in stages starting the week of October 12 (Mon.). This marks the first time Disney characters have appeared on Sunkist beverage packaging in Japan. The lineup includes 9 limited-edition designs.
Facts
Limited quantities to go on sale nationwide in stages starting the week of October 12 (Mon.)
Each of the 3 products will feature a different design
All 9 limited-edition package designs bring color and fun to store shelves.
セブン-イレブン’s popular 「バターステイツクッキー」 is now available as an ice cream! 「バターステイツサンドアイス」 launches at セブン-イレブン on October 13 (Tuesday), in limited quantities
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Morinaga Milk Industry will launch 「バターステイツサンドアイス」, inspired by the signature product 「バターステイツクッキー」 from BUTTER STATE's by 銀のぶどう, a butter-sweets specialty shop operated by 株式会社グレープストーン, at セブン‐イレブン stores nationwide in limited quantities starting October 13 (Tuesday). The sandwich ice cream features fermented-butter ice cream between fermented-butter-flavored cookies, with crisp fermented-butter chocolate inside the ice cream for an all-butter treat.
Facts
Fermented butter makes up 34% of the butter used in the product.
Available in limited quantities at セブン‐イレブン stores nationwide starting October 13 (Tuesday).
【セブンカフェ】「バターステイツクッキー」, with a 34% butter content, surpasses cumulative sales of 20 million and makes a highly anticipated return to セブン‐イレブン stores nationwide and elsewhere
A specialty shop for butter cookies, launched in Tokyo in 2021 under the direction of a producer.
Companies mentioned：森永乳業株式会社、株式会社グレープストーン、株式会社セブン-イレブン・ジャパン、セブン-イレブン、BUTTER STATE's(バターステイツ) by 銀のぶどう、銀のぶどう、セブンカフェ
株式会社ファンケル announced that it will hold the 「選べる・試せる 外見ケア ゆるふわ体験会」 at 三井記念病院 on October 31, 2026 (Saturday), in partnership with ゆるふわ, which is planned and run by people affected by breast cancer, and 社会福祉法人三井記念病院. Experts from a range of fields, including makeup, nails, wigs, exercise and breast reconstruction, will gather to support people in making choices that feel right for them through hands-on programs.
Sales volume for the 「おいしい免疫ケア」 series from January to August was 107% of the previous year's level! Following strong performance above the market, 3 flagship products will be relaunched on October 6 (Tuesday)
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Kirin Beverage will relaunch 3 flagship products in its 「おいしい免疫ケア」 series—standard, calorie-off and sleep—on October 6, refreshing their contents and packaging after sales volume from January to August 2026 reached 107% of the previous year's level, outperforming the soft drink market (about 97%). The products are foods with function claims containing the company's proprietary ingredient 「プラズマ乳酸菌」. A survey found that 85.6% want to manage their health, while 76.0% put it off, and the products are being offered as an easy-to-maintain healthy habit.
Facts
Sales volume from January to August 2026 was 107% of the previous year's level
The soft drink market is projected to be about 97% of the previous year's level
85.6% said, “I want to manage my health on a regular basis”
76.0% said, “Although I think health management is important, I sometimes put it off in my daily life”
83.2% said, “If there were a way to keep it up without difficulty in my everyday life, I would try it”
69.1% said, “I want to use food and beverages to manage my health on a regular basis”
50% fewer calories※5
Relaunching nationwide on October 6 (Tuesday)
Company survey (n=333), September 14, 2026–September 16, 2026
【50 winners will receive QUO Card Pay worth 1,000 yen each!】To mark the expansion of 「金のポテト」 sales channels, the 「金のポテフォト」 photo campaign launches October 5 (Monday)
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To coincide with the October 5 launch of 株式会社湖池屋’s premium formed potato sticks 「金のポテト（やみつき塩・王道のり塩）」 through general retail channels, including supermarkets, in 1 metropolitan area and 6 prefectures, the company will run the 「金のポテフォト」 photo campaign on X starting the same day. A total of 50 winners will be selected by lottery to receive QUO Card Pay worth 1,000 yen each.
Facts
A total of 50 winners will be selected by lottery to receive QUO Card Pay worth 1,000 yen each
¥1,000 in QUO Card Pay
“Golden Potato Addictive Salt” / 46 g
“Golden Potato Classic Nori Salt” / 46 g
Created after 10 years of development
Premium formed potato sticks made with 100% mashed Japanese potatoes
Launching through general retail channels, including supermarkets, in 1 metropolitan area and 6 prefectures
※Available in Tokyo, Kanagawa, Saitama, Chiba, Ibaraki, Tochigi and Gunma prefectures
September 21, 2026 (Monday) / Convenience stores in 1 metropolitan area and 6 prefectures, ahead of other channels
October 5, 2026 (Monday) / Supermarkets and other general retail channels in 1 metropolitan area and 6 prefectures
October 5, 2026 (Monday)–November 1, 2026 (Sunday)
株式会社マネーフォワード announced that 株式会社ジャックス has adopted 『マネーフォワード クラウド固定資産』 and 『マネーフォワード クラウドリース会計』 to streamline fixed-asset management and lease accounting and prepare for the new lease accounting standards.
Facts
A system that enables companies to prepare for the new lease accounting standards, which take effect on April 1, 2027, in the shortest possible time.
Cumulative sales of the Mochimochi Cushion series surpass 4.9 million! Fluffy 「ワッフル」 and 「たい焼き」 designs make their debut
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株式会社ニトリ announced that cumulative sales of its Mochimochi Cushion series have surpassed 4.9 million, and launched 2 new designs nationwide at ニトリ stores and ニトリネット in early October 2026: 「もちもちクッション ワッフル」 (1,990 yen) and 「もちもちクッション たい焼き」 (1,490 yen).
Facts
The Mochimochi Cushion series has been well received by many customers, with cumulative sales surpassing 4.9 million.
OriginalSHARE LOUNGEの快適さに加え、ワークや学びに集中し“1人時間”の質を高める「SHARE LOUNGE WORKS 神田小川町」を10月5日（月）オープン
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Originalカルチュア・コンビニエンス・クラブ株式会社（CCC）は、ワークや学びに集中し「1人時間」の質を高めるシェアラウンジ「SHARE LOUNGE WORKS 神田小川町」を2026年10月5日（月）にオープン。「SHARE LOUNGE WORKS 水道橋」に続く2店舗目で、神田小川町に立地し、全41席中32席が半個室タイプという特徴を持つ。
Facts
「SHARE LOUNGE WORKS 神田小川町」 opened on October 5, 2026 (Monday).
41 seats in total (32 semi-private seats, 4 window-side seats, 4 bench seats and 1 private room for 1 person)
Original全41席のうち32席が、周囲を気にせず1人で集中しやすい半個室タイプの座席
About 80% of the seating in the lounge consists of semi-private seats
Hours: 8:00–22:00
60 minutes 1,320 yen
Private room (capacity: １ person) 60 minutes 1,320 yen 1,760 yen
Recommended by 堀江貴文: Turn franchise conventional wisdom on its head! New book “The Franchise Revolution: Why ‘Ordinary People’ Keep Becoming Successful Here” goes on sale!
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株式会社扶桑社 will publish a new book by 新佛千治, “The Franchise Revolution: Why ‘Ordinary People’ Keep Becoming Successful Here,” on Sept. 28, 2026. Recommended by 堀江貴文, the book presents a model for a “franchise that makes you more prosperous the longer you keep going,” going beyond a “profitable formula” through the unique system of ハッピーカーズ, an on-site used-car purchasing franchise with no storefront, no inventory and no royalties.
[コートヤード・バイ・マリオット 新大阪ステーション] Anniversary thank-you offer: a special price of 11,000 yen to mark the hotel’s 11th anniversary on Nov. 2. Anniversary course “感恩” goes on sale
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コートヤード・バイ・マリオット 新大阪ステーション will offer its 11th-anniversary course “感恩” at a special thank-you price of 11,000 yen at Teppanyaki Ichihana Ichiyo on the hotel’s top floor (19th floor) from Nov. 1–30, 2026. The special course features fine ingredients including foie gras, lobster, Omi beef ribeye and red snow crab.
Facts
This year, as the hotel marks its 11th anniversary
Period: Nov. 1 (Sunday)–30 (Monday), 2026
Omi beef ribeye, 80g
Number of guest rooms: 332
More than 1,355 properties in over 60 countries and regions worldwide
[セブン‐イレブン] Supervised by バターステイツ. A “treat-worthy sandwich ice cream” with the aroma of cultured butter makes its debut!
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バターステイツサンドアイス, supervised by the butter cookie specialty shop バターステイツ operated by 株式会社グレープストーン, will go on sale nationwide at セブン‐イレブン from Oct. 13, 2026. Cultured butter ice cream is sandwiched between cookies seasoned with Lorraine rock salt, with butter chocolate tucked inside, making it a “treat-worthy sandwich ice cream.” Price: 238 yen before tax (257 yen including tax); limited quantities.
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セブン‐イレブン’s popular “７カフェ バターステイツクッキー,” with cumulative sales exceeding 20 million units
Actor 宮﨑優’s new podcast show “宮﨑優のポッドキャスト（仮）” launches Oct. 12 (Monday) at 17:00!
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A new show hosted by actor 宮﨑優, “宮﨑優のポッドキャスト（仮）,” will launch at around 17:00 on Monday, Oct. 12. 宮﨑, who played heroine Akane Saijo in the Netflix series “Glass Heart” and will also appear in the テレビ朝日 drama “あにいもうと,” starting Oct. 17, will speak solo on the show. Messages, questions and title suggestions are also being sought from listeners.
Facts
Launches at around 17:00 on Monday, Oct. 12
Available every Monday at around 17:00
The テレビ朝日 drama “あにいもうと,” starting Saturday, Oct. 17
[星のや沖縄] The familiar Okinawan dish goya champuru is elevated into an elegant course. Autumn and winter menu for “Ryukyu Gastronomia ~Bellezza~” explores Ryukyu food culture through Italian culinary techniques
ISSEY MIYAKE PARFUMS 2026 HOLIDAY: Holiday coffrets go on sale Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026 [Limited quantities]
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ISSEY MIYAKE PARFUMS, operated by 株式会社資生堂, will release limited-edition holiday coffrets on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026. French graphic designer Yorgo Tloupas designed the packaging, which is plastic-free and sustainable. A total of 6 coffrets across 3 lines—L'EAU D'ISSEY, L'EAU D'ISSEY POUR HOMME and LE SEL D'ISSEY—will be sold at ISSEY MIYAKE directly operated stores, the ISSEY MIYAKE ONLINE STORE, department stores, Shiseido Online Store and other outlets.
Facts
Limited-quantity release on Wednesday, November 4, 2026
6 holiday-season coffret options will be available in limited quantities from Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026.
[真空ジェシカ・ガク’s first essay collection!] A signing and book handover event for “饅頭以外ぜんぶこわい” (on sale Oct. 28) will be held in Tokyo and Osaka!
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The first essay collection by Gaku of comedy duo “Shinku Jessica,” “Everything Is Scary Except Manju,” will be published by Shinchosha on October 28. To mark its publication, signed-book events will be held at ブックファースト新宿店 on November 7 and 紀伊國屋書店グランフロント大阪店 on November 23 (tickets go on sale October 7 at 19:00; admission is first come, first served; book price: ¥1,760, tax included). The book contains 16 pieces, including newly written works alongside selections from the popular series in the literary magazine Shosetsu Shincho.
Facts
“Everything Is Scary Except Manju” will be published by Shinchosha on October 28.
Saturday, November 7: ブックファースト新宿店
Monday, November 23 (holiday): 紀伊國屋書店グランフロント大阪店
Ticket sales begin (first come, first served): Wednesday, October 7, from 19:00
List price: ¥1,760 (tax included)
16 essays
“Shinku Jessica,” a powerhouse comedy duo that has reached the M-1 Grand Prix finals 5 years in a row
B6 format (208 pages)
Formed the comedy duo “Shinku Jessica” with Shigesumi Kawakita in 2011
Won the “Mynavi Laughter Night 5th Champion Tournament” in 2019
Reached the “M-1 Grand Prix” finals for 5 consecutive years, from 2021 to 2025
A Naoki Prize-nominated author unleashes the ultimate death game! Cover unveiled for Akira Ogido’s “The Fight to Be Loved”!
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Shinchosha has unveiled the cover of “The Fight to Be Loved,” a new full-length novel by Naoki Prize-nominated author Akira Ogido, ahead of its release. Centered on a death game in virtual reality, the work portrays the pain and vulnerability of contemporary society and could be called the ultimate hybrid literary work. The book design is by Tamio Iwaya (GraphersRock), and the illustrations are by Kiyomi; this is the first time either has worked on a book.
Facts
List price: ¥2,970 (tax included)
The opening 150 pages, comprising the first and second episodes, are now available in full
ISBN: 978-4-10-353823-3
“I,” a 43-year-old unemployed man who relies on a credit card in his father’s name to get through a life of emptiness
Actor Yuya Takagawa, a Yokkaichi native, returns to his hometown! Reading drama “Re:” to be staged in Yokkaichi on Saturday, October 10; tickets on sale now
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The reading drama “Re:,” directed by and starring Yokkaichi-born actor Yuya Takagawa, will be staged at Yokkaichi Regional General Hall Asake Plaza on Saturday, October 10, 2026. Tickets are on sale through Confetti, operated by Long Run Planning. All seats are unreserved; advance tickets cost ¥3,500 (tax included).
Facts
Performance date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
All seats unreserved; advance tickets: ¥3,500 (tax included)
Fall’s “guilty pleasure” meat feast! New appetite-stirring dishes with sizzling butter and meat juices.
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Ribroom, the steakhouse at ホテルニューオータニ（東京）, will begin serving its “Volcano Premium Course” on Thursday, October 1, 2026, offering a chance to enjoy its long-loved dishes all at once. Lunch: 11:30–14:30; dinner: 17:00–21:00. Price: ¥18,000 (service charge not included).
Facts
The “Volcano Premium Course” is available starting Thursday, October 1, 2026.
Chidori’s Daigo praises Nachos., the baseball comedian making waves on social media: gives a perfect score to a former high school baseball player’s bit about never getting to play in a game, saying, “He still loves baseball and turned it into humor”
A seminar titled “Building a Collaborative Nursing Organization to Support Hospital Management,” led by Izumi Tanaka, deputy director and director of nursing at 手稲渓仁会病院, part of 医療法人渓仁会, will be held on Friday, November 6, 2026!
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株式会社新社会システム総合研究所 (SSK) announced that it will host a seminar titled “Building a ‘Collaborative Nursing Organization’ to Support Hospital Management,” led by Izumi Tanaka, deputy director and director of nursing at 手稲渓仁会病院, part of 医療法人渓仁会. The seminar will be held on Friday, November 6, 2026, via live stream (Zoom webinar) and as an archived recording. It will explain how the organization supports a bed occupancy rate of more than 97% and a 0% turnover rate among newly hired nurses.
Facts
Maintains a bed occupancy rate of more than 97%
Achieves a 0% turnover rate among newly hired nurses
Has reduced the rate of physical restraints to 0.5%
Founded on December 6, 1996; more than 28 years in business
Its main business is providing information services, including planning and holding approximately 500 seminars annually.
Archived stream (available for 2 weeks; watch as many times as you like at a time that suits you)
Tackling cancellation fees at beauty clinics: “Kireipass Connect byGMO” and “Payn” launch collaboration through system integration and sales coordination [GMO Beauty]
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GMO Beauty and Payn announced that they will begin systems and sales collaboration between “Kirei Pass Connect byGMO” and “Payn” on Oct. 5, 2026, to address cancellation fee challenges at beauty clinics. The collaboration will streamline the process from reservation information through billing and collection of cancellation fees and completion notifications. The service will be offered with no initial or monthly fees, and a fee will be charged only when payments are collected.
Facts
The service will launch on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.
Support for 14 languages (※1) also enables cancellation fees to be billed to patients from overseas.
Capital: 99.9 million yen
Capital: 5 billion yen
Capital: 100 million yen
Established March 2022
Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market, securities code: 9449
Including preparations for the Act on Prevention of Transfer of Criminal Proceeds, scheduled to take effect in April 2027,
“Automated delinquency seizure processing,” which digitizes seizure request data from local governments and seamlessly links it with the core banking system, reducing administrative work by approximately 7割
Original国内外で1日300万回を超える快適な利用体験を提供しています
With approximately 29,100 employees worldwide,
Original売上高は1兆3,803億円（2025年度）を計上しています。
“Facial recognition gates” installed at 7 airports nationwide
Mugshot (frontal face data, including age-related changes; 1.6 million people registered), Border (face data including changes in face orientation and image quality degradation; 1.6 million people registered)
In the NIST FRTE 1:1 evaluation results released on Nov. 6, 2022,
In the NIST FRTE 1:N evaluation results (search accuracy) released on March 26, 2024,
Now available: “Fungi and Their Amazing Allies: Supporting Life on Earth,” an illustrated science book for children and adults that offers a comprehensive look at the world of fungi
On Oct. 5, 2026, we released “Fungi and Their Amazing Allies: Supporting Life on Earth: Connecting, Working, Controlling, Eating—A Comprehensive Guide to Exploring and Learning About the World of Fungi” … .
Original定価：4.620円（本体4,200円＋税10％）
A large-format hardcover with 144 pages, all in color
New T-shirts featuring illustrator サトウリョウタロウ are here! 3 T-shirt designs inspired by American casual wear and street culture now available
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Sales of 3 new T-shirts (BURGER, Skateboard and Mt.Monster) featuring works by Niigata-based illustrator サトウリョウタロウ will begin on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, at pTa.shop, operated by 株式会社ICE, a media business of the Impress Group focused on digital-first publishing and other areas. They are priced at 4,950 yen, tax included, and come in sizes S to XXL.
New sweatshirts featuring Iwanami Bunko and Iwanami Shinsho! 10 designs featuring familiar cover colors and arabesque patterns join the collection
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Starting Sept. 17, 2026, 株式会社ICE’s pTa.shop began sales of 10 new sweatshirts from 株式会社岩波書店, featuring motifs inspired by the cover colors and arabesque patterns of Iwanami Bunko and Iwanami Shinsho. Made from 100% cotton, with 8.8-ounce loopback fabric, they come in sizes S to XXL and are priced at 8,800 yen, tax included.
Facts
Sales of new products from 株式会社岩波書店 began on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026.
Sweatshirts in the same designs as the existing T-shirts (10 designs in total) have been added to the collection.
Price: 8,800 yen, tax included
Original『岩波文庫』は1927年、ドイツのレクラム文庫に倣い
The cumulative points total exceeds 6,000.
Original『岩波新書』は1938年11月
The body is the same across all models: 8.8-ounce French terry with a brushed-loop backing.
Available in 5 colors: blue, green, yellow, red and white belts.
Available in 3 colors: red, blue and yellow editions.
Read the full text for free! A 3-day limited-time campaign starting October 5 (Monday) lets you read the new book 『そのまま使えるAI×ネット広告』 right away, with no registration required.
Cover illustration newly drawn by 春河３５先生! A practical book, 『文豪ストレイドッグスで嗜む 響く日本語』, has been announced, offering a deeper appreciation of the power of words alongside famous scenes from 『文豪ストレイドッグス』!
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株式会社KADOKAWA announced that it will release 『文豪ストレイドッグスで嗜む 響く日本語』, a practical book that explores the appeal of Japanese through memorable scenes from the popular comic 『文豪ストレイドッグス』, on December 3, 2026. The cover illustration is newly drawn by manga artist 春河35先生. The book will be priced at ¥1,980 and contain 160 pages.
Facts
Scheduled for release on December 3 (Thursday), 2026.
【List price】¥1,980 (¥1,800 before tax + tax)
【Pages】160 pages
The series has now surpassed 17.5 million copies in cumulative circulation, including digital editions.
Serialization began in the January 2013 issue of “Young Ace.”
The November 2026 issue of Monthly Comic Flapper goes on sale October 5 (Monday)! The cover features 『FX戦士くるみちゃん』!
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株式会社KADOKAWA announced that 『Monthly Comic Flapper, November 2026 issue』 will go on sale October 5 (Monday), 2026. The cover features 『FX戦士くるみちゃん』. The issue also includes the first of 3 consecutive special guest installments of 『目覚めたら最強装備と宇宙船持ちだったので、一戸建て目指して傭兵として自由に生きたい』, commemorating its TV anime broadcast, as well as color features including 『穢れた聖地巡礼について』 and 『盾の勇者の成り上がり』.
Facts
Release date: Monday, Oct. 5, 2026
List price: ¥730 (¥664 before tax)
Over 1.4 million copies of the comics sold cumulatively!!
The latest, 12th volume of the comic goes on sale Friday, October 23, 2026!!
The latest, 10th volume of the comic is also on sale now to great acclaim!
Volume 3 of the comic is scheduled for release Friday, November 20, 2026!
Volume 31 of the comic goes on sale Friday, November 20, 2026!
A new ぱんどろぼう book gets an immediate reprint; series surpasses 6.2 million copies in cumulative circulation
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絵本『パンどろぼうとさすらいラーメン』 (written and illustrated by 柴田ケイコ, published September 16, 2026) from 株式会社KADOKAWA was reprinted immediately after release, bringing the cumulative circulation of the “パンどろぼう” series to more than 6.2 million copies. An official “パンどろぼう” portal site has also been launched, and a TV anime is set to begin airing on Eテレ on October 2.
Facts
The “パンどろぼう” series has surpassed 6.2 million copies in cumulative circulation.
List price: 1,650 yen (1,500 yen before tax)
¥1,500 before tax
Release date: September 16, 2026
ISBN: 9784041174951
The 8th installment in the “パンどろぼう” series!
The first book, 『パンどろぼう』, was published in 2020.
A TV anime will also begin airing on Eテレ from October 2!
Survey period: May 1, 2019–August 12, 2026
Children’s books: books for children from 0 to around 12 years old
Kimono rentals now available for “iro-muji” solid-color kimono, suitable for a wide range of occasions.
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京都かしきもの, an online kimono rental shop operated by 京越株式会社, has begun offering rentals of “iro-muji” solid-color kimono suitable for a wide range of occasions, from formal events such as accompanying children to Shichi-Go-San celebrations and attending theater performances to casual outings. Two types are available: “one-crest” and “no-crest.” Full-set rentals start at ¥9,900 (tax included) and are offered for 3 nights and 4 days.
Facts
Rental fee: from ¥9,900 (tax included)
Rental period: 3 nights and 4 days
Business hours: 10–17 (closed on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays)
A first in Japan! MCP integration that connects AI agents to PC log data now supports “Copilot” and “ChatGPT,” in addition to Claude!
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セブンセンスマーケティング株式会社 has expanded the MCP integration feature for AI agents in its PC log management cloud service “みえるクラウド®ログ,” launching integrations with “Microsoft Copilot” and “ChatGPT” in Japan for the first time, in addition to the previously supported “Claude.” Its proprietary log analysis and processing technology, based on patented technology, enables users to analyze and create materials from business data simply by asking questions in natural language. The company is recruiting a limited 5 companies for a free trial through the end of October 2026. The MCP plan starts at ¥100,000 per month.
Facts
The MCP plan is available from ¥100,000 per month.
【Through the end of October 2026 / Limited to 5 companies!】
The trial is planned to be offered to a maximum of 5 companies through the end of October 2026.
(*2) Based on the company’s own research as of October 1, 2026
(*3) Patent No. 7572760, “Business Support Document Creation Apparatus”
“Making Posters with a Toy Designer” to be held on October 11 (Sunday)
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株式会社MOONSKIP announced that it will hold a poster-making workshop exploring “color × design” in Kachidoki, Tokyo, on October 11, 2026, led by toy designer 相沢康夫. Admission is ¥3,000. The workshop is for children from 3 years old through sixth grade and their guardians.
The end of October isn’t just about Halloween. October 27 is “Teddy Bear Day.” The “Teddy Noir Little Bear Mini Tote,” supervised by a director of 日本テディベア協会 and made from traditional Ashikaga textiles, will be released in a limited run of 30.
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株式会社ヤマト屋 announced that, to coincide with Teddy Bear Day on October 27, it will release the “Teddy Noir Little Bear Mini Tote,” supervised by a director of 日本テディベア協会 (the company’s representative, Makoto Shoda), in a limited edition of 30 pieces through its official online shop on October 6, 2026. The tote uses traditional Ashikaga weaving, with a subtle teddy bear pattern on the outside and Halloween orange on the inside. Price: 6,050 yen (tax included).
Facts
On sale October 6, limited to 30 pieces
Total votes: 284
Price: 6,050 yen (tax included)
Subtle teddy bear pattern: 51.4%
Halloween colors: 35.2%
Both: 13.4%
Combined, “Halloween colors” and “both” account for about half (48.6%).
The main body weighs approximately 80g
Weight: approximately 110g (main body 80g, charm 30g)
株式会社RECORE to exhibit at “EC & Store Week 2026 Autumn”
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株式会社RECORE, which provides RECORE, a cloud-based core system for retailers, announced that it will exhibit at “EC & Store Week Autumn,” taking place at Makuhari Messe from October 21 to 23, 2026, organized by RX Japan合同会社. The booth number is A19-47. The company will demonstrate its cloud-based core system for centrally managing POS, e-commerce, inventory, orders, and customers, and propose ways to achieve OMO based on its track record of serving more than 500 companies and over 1,800 stores.
Facts
Taking place at Makuhari Messe from Wednesday, October 21, 2026, through Friday, October 23
Original2026年10月21日（水）～23日（金）10:00～17:00
[RECORE booth number: [A19-47]]
More than 500 companies currently use the system
The system is used at more than 1,800 stores nationwide
Register by Tuesday, October 20, 2026, for free admission
A new-generation A3 color multifunction printer that continues to evolve with cloud technology and AI
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富士フイルムビジネスイノベーション株式会社 announced that it will launch the new-generation A3 color multifunction printer “Apeos C7072 Series” on October 29. The printer uses cloud technology and AI to help companies make use of their knowledge. Its features include document structuring powered by the AI technology brand “REiLI Business,” the “Apeos Cloud Extension” cloud service, AI-powered automatic energy saving, the industry’s first spatial sensing technology, “Smart WelcomEyes,” and environmentally considerate design incorporating 50% recycled plastic and 5% recycled steel.
Facts
The “Apeos C7072 Series” will go on sale starting October 29.
High-speed scanning at up to 300 pages per minute when scanning both sides
Reducing the wait time from approximately 3 seconds on the previous model*9 to approximately 1 second
Achieves a 50% recycled-material weight ratio in the plastic used throughout the device
Achieves a 5% recycled-material weight ratio in the steel sheets used throughout the device
Supports paper weighing 52~300g/m2 and long sheets measuring up to 320~1,200mm
Also supports long sheets measuring up to 320~1,200mm
Compact design, 591mm wide and 685mm deep
Can bind up to 10 sheets of paper without using metal staples
Uses the same-size housing for models ranging from 25-page-per-minute to 70-page-per-minute
[First-ever store at Haneda Airport!] Japanese tea leaves and rich chocolate come together in harmony at the Japanese-Western confectionery brand “岡田謹製茶織屋,” which will open a limited-time shop starting Thursday, October 8.
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The Japanese-Western confectionery brand “岡田謹製茶織屋,” operated by 株式会社ケイシイシイ, will open its first limited-time shop at “Haneda Star Sweets,” in the Market Place on the 2F of Haneda Airport Terminal 1, from Thursday, October 8, 2026, through Thursday, January 7, 2027. The shop will sell Japanese-Western confections combining domestic tea leaves and chocolate, including Grand Hojicha, Grand Matcha, Hojicha Pie Sandwich, and Matcha Melon Bread.
Facts
The brand will make its first appearance at “Haneda Star Sweets,” in the Market Place on the 2F of Haneda Airport Terminal 1, from Thursday, October 8, 2026, through Thursday, January 7, 2027.
Thursday, October 8, 2026–Thursday, January 7, 2027
■ Shop hours: 7:00-20:00
[Price] 1,620 yen (tax included)
[Price] 486 yen (tax included)
*80% of the hojicha used in the product is from Kyoto
*70% of the hojicha used in the product is from Kyoto