Reset your summer fatigue after work at a spectacular fitness gym overlooking the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge! The 2nd Pilates lesson will be held at シーサイドホテル舞子ビラ神戸 on Friday, October 9!
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シーサイドホテル舞子ビラ神戸, operated by 明海グループ株式会社, will hold the 2nd Pilates lesson at 19:00 on October 9 at its 24-hour gym on the 2nd floor of the annex SPA Tower, following the success of the 1st session in September. The instructor is Ms. MISAKO, who is active mainly in Himeji City. Each session is limited to the first 6 participants, and the fee is 3,000 yen (tax included). Seasonal lessons will be held regularly from October through December.
Facts
Small-group sessions limited to the first 6 participants
オメガ unveils new “Seamaster Diver 300M James Bond & Spectre” collection
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オメガ has unveiled the “Seamaster Diver 300M James Bond & Spectre” collection, commemorating its partnership with James Bond that has spanned more than 30 years and introducing a Spectre model for the first time. The collection comprises 6 “Seamaster Diver 300M” models with 42mm cases: 3 Bond models and 3 Spectre models. Powered by the Co-Axial Master Chronometer Calibre 8806, the collection includes 2 individual stainless steel models and 2 limited sets combining stainless steel and platinum gold, each limited to 77 sets. They will go on sale at オメガ boutiques from October 6, with availability at authorized retailers to follow.
Facts
For more than 30 years, オメガ and James Bond have forged a unique history.
The new Bond collection comprises 6 “Seamaster Diver 300M” watches: 3 inspired by James Bond and the remaining 3 by the symbols of Spectre
All feature the same 42mm case and the same caliber
HEVN STAGE launches its first short animation project, “DemVAMPS”; releases animated music video for HIMEHINA’s “VAMPY”
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株式会社HEVN STAGE has launched its first short animation project, “DemVAMPS,” and released an animated music video for HIMEHINA’s song “VAMPY,” based on an original story by popular illustrator LAM, on YouTube on October 4, 2026. Saori Onishi voices Lavinia, while Makoto Koichi voices Haru. The video brings to life the live performance visuals that were first unveiled at the encore of “HIMEHINA WORLD Tour 2026 Final 2Days.”
Facts
The animated music video was released on YouTube on Sunday, October 4, 2026.
Special screening of “The Castle of Sand” with a talk show set for 11/1 (Sunday) at Yokosuka Meiga-za!
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株式会社ヒューマックスエンタテインメント has announced a special screening of the 1974 classic “The Castle of Sand,” accompanied by a talk show, at 横須賀HUMAXシネマズ on Sunday, November 1, 2026. Kazuhide Haruta, who played Hideo Motoura as a boy, and film critic Naofumi Higuchi will appear. Tickets cost 2,000 yen and go on sale at noon on Friday, October 9.
Facts
Sunday, November 1, 2026: Doors open at 9:30 / Screening begins at 9:45 (ends at 12:10)
Talk show: 12:20–13:00 (scheduled)
Admission: ¥2,000
Online and box office sales begin Friday, October 9, at 12:00 noon
Film released in 1974
“The Castle of Sand” (1974 / 143 minutes / Shochiku)
(1980 / 119 minutes / 東映アニメーション / Blu-ray screening)
14 years in the making
Half a century since its release
The film “The Castle of Sand,” in which he appeared at age 7 to 8
The final 40 minutes feature scenes that have gone down in film history
Dubai Research Institute surveys prices by housing type: Townhouses have higher total prices but lower prices per unit area [September 2026]
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株式会社ドバイ総合研究所ホールディングス surveyed 10,302 residential property transactions in Dubai in September 2026 and reported that the average total sale price of a townhouse was about 2.1 times that of an apartment, while its average price per unit area was about 26.2% lower. Villas had the highest total prices and prices per unit area.
Facts
Survey of 10,302 residential property transactions in Dubai in September 2026
Apartments: AED 1,632,745 (approximately 69.73 million yen)
Townhouses: AED 3,497,089 (approximately 149.36 million yen)
Villas: AED 12,664,533 (approximately 540.9 million yen)
The numbers of transactions were 8,826, 1,082 and 394, respectively
[Kamakura, Komachi Street] Discover culture you haven’t encountered before on your sightseeing trip—a new cultural hub, “KOMACHI ZA,” opens! First up: “YEN TOWN MARKET” POP-UP STORE opens October 9
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株式会社TWIN PLANET will open “KOMACHI ZA,” a new cultural hub on Komachi Street in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, on October 9, 2026. As its first event, a “YEN TOWN MARKET” POP-UP STORE will run for a limited time from October 9 to 25, featuring Nujabes-related items, original merchandise and BE@RBRICK, among other products. The venue will operate as a platform with regularly changing themes, and a POP-UP for an art toy brand is also planned as the second event in December.
Facts
“KOMACHI ZA” will open on Friday, October 9, 2026
The event will run for a limited time from Friday, October 9, through Sunday, October 25
Hours: 11:00–17:00
Kamakura, one of Japan’s leading tourist destinations, welcomes about 16 million visitors annually※
Kamakura City, “Kamakura Visitor Numbers for Reiwa 7 (2025)”: approximately 16.06 million visitors
Komachi Street, the approximately 360m main thoroughfare leading to Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine
※5-minute walk from Kamakura Station on the JR Yokosuka Line and Enoshima Electric Railway (about 346 m from the station)
5-minute walk from Kamakura Station
9 varieties of “Marble Sake Vessels” by ceramic artist 仲川瑶（Haruka Nakagawa）
The second installment is scheduled to feature a POP-UP STORE for a globally popular art toy brand starting in December
Making full use of the space from the 1st to the 2nd floor
Companies mentioned：株式会社TWIN PLANET、株式会社STARBASE、株式会社YEN TOWN MARKET、Nujabes、BE@RBRICK、Samurai Champloo、Jiro Konami、FC BARCELONA、仲川瑶（Haruka Nakagawa）、渋谷PARCO、心斎橋PARCO
OriginalSTARBASEが分社化したカルチャーIP事業「YEN TOWN MARKET」へTWIN PLANETが出資し、両社による合弁（JV）体制での事業運営を開始
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Original株式会社TWIN PLANETは、株式会社STARBASEが分社化した「株式会社YEN TOWN MARKET（YTM）」へ出資し、STARBASEが過半数を保持したまま両社による合弁（JV）体制での事業運営を開始。協業第1弾として、2026年10月9日から鎌倉・小町通りの「KOMACHI ZA」にてYEN TOWN MARKETのPOP-UP STOREを開催する。
Facts
Event period: Oct. 9 (Fri.)–Oct. 25 (Sun.), 2026 ※The event period may be extended
Business hours: 11:00–17:00
Venue: KOMACHI ZA (2-7-31 Komachi, Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture)
Number of employees: 44 (as of the end of May 2026)
Date established: June 1, 2026
Established: November 1, 2006
Established: 2017
Companies mentioned：株式会社TWIN PLANET、株式会社STARBASE、株式会社YEN TOWN MARKET、株式会社1216、Nujabes、BE@RBRICK、能作
Pernod Ricard Japan held a launch event for “シーバスリーガル 16年 シャルル・ルクレール リミテッドエディション,” developed in collaboration with F1 driver Charles Leclerc, at ザ・リッツ・カールトン東京 on Oct. 5, 2026. The event featured a talk session and tasting challenge with special guest Akiyoshi Nakao and honorary master blender Sandy Hyslop.
Facts
Limited release on Oct. 19, 2026, 2026
A launch event to mark the release of this product was held at ザ・リッツ・カールトン東京 on Oct. 5, 2026 (Mon.)
The brand created its first 16-year-aged whisky, then selected only 16 rare casks for the master blend
Suggested retail price: ¥9,900 (tax included)
Volume: 700 ml
Alcohol content: 40 degrees
Currently enjoyed in more than 100 countries and regions around the world
“シーバスリーガル 18年,” with 85 aromatic notes, perfect balance and an exceptionally smooth taste
“Building environments and communities where people don’t have to take on challenges alone”: 株式会社ジブラボ joins new business co-creation platform “TRY!YAMANASHI!”
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株式会社ジブラボ (Koshu, Yamanashi Prefecture; Representative Director: Yusuke Kiriyama) has joined “TRY!YAMANASHI!”, a public-private platform supporting challengers creating new value in Yamanashi, as a core meeting member (support hub and coworking) and operator. Drawing on its experience operating 3 coworking spaces in the prefecture (CROSS BE, Share Office Koshu, and NOHAKO) and local communities, it will support co-creation by connecting challengers with local communities, government, and companies in the prefecture.
Facts
3 coworking spaces in Yamanashi Prefecture
A coworking space near Kofu Station with about 90 seats
Used by a total of about 1,300 people per month
3-minute walk from the south exit of Kofu Station
5-minute walk from Enzan Station
The “Adult Education” general knowledge course has been held more than 35 times
Established: April 2022
We expect people in their 20s and 30s to make up the core group
株式会社船井総研サプライチェーンコンサルティング (Funai Soken SC) has launched the “¥1 Billion Company-Building Division” within its Logistics Provider Management Study Group (LPS), for executives of transport and logistics companies seeking to break through the ¥300 million, ¥500 million, and ¥700 million annual sales barriers and reach ¥1 billion in sales. The inaugural session will be held on Oct. 15, 2026, with Mitsuru Kubo, President and Representative Director of 株式会社KUBOXT, as special guest. He will speak about practical initiatives that helped the company achieve 13 consecutive years of revenue growth and an operating margin of more than 10%.
Facts
The inaugural session will be held on Oct. 15, 2026 (Thu.)
13 consecutive years of revenue growth and an operating margin of more than 10%
135 vehicles owned
Average age: 44.6
Turnover rate within 3 years of joining (new graduates and mid-career hires): 7%
A 13-year run of consecutive revenue growth, bringing sales to about ¥1.7 billion
Number of employees: 141 (as of April 2026)
Established: 1963 (Showa 38)
Capital: 98 million yen
Established: May 10, 2000
Breaking through the ¥300 million, ¥500 million, and ¥700 million annual sales barriers
Companies mentioned：株式会社船井総研サプライチェーンコンサルティング、株式会社KUBOXT、久保運送株式会社、KUBOXTホールディングス、株式会社KUBOXT ME
【1 week left: tablet in the ¥10,000 range】RebotAi’s 10-inch Android 16 tablet is 50% OFF! ¥23,999→¥11,999, limited-time Amazon Time Sale through Oct. 12
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RebotAi is holding a time sale on its 10-inch Android tablet “D101PRO” at Amazon.co.jp. The regular price of ¥23,999 (tax included) is discounted by 50% to ¥11,999 (tax included). The sale ends on Oct. 12, 2026. This entry-level tablet features Android 16, 64GB of storage, a 10.1-inch IPS display, a 6000mAh battery, GMS certification, Gemini AI support, and facial recognition.
Facts
From the regular price of ¥23,999 (tax included)
¥11,999 (tax included)
50% OFF time sale
Features a 10.1-inch IPS In-Cell display
The D101PRO has 64GB of storage
Memory: 4GB + 20GB expanded memory
Equipped with a 6000mAh battery
You can buy the D101PRO for ¥12,000 less than the regular price
From 8-inch to 14-inch models, ranging from entry-level to mid- and high-end
Companies mentioned：Shenzhen Yipuda Digital Technology Co., Ltd.、RebotAi、Amazon.co.jp、Google
[For Excel beginners] Learn to communicate data clearly using charts! Free seminar “Learn in Two Sessions: Excel for Beginners Vol.17/Vol.18” on 10/28 (Wed.) and 10/30 (Fri.)
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株式会社クリーク・アンド・リバー社 (C&R) announced that it will hold the free online seminar “Learn in Two Sessions: Excel for Beginners Vol.17/Vol.18” for Excel beginners on Oct. 28 (Wed.) and Oct. 30 (Fri.). The theme is charts. Vol.17 will cover chart types such as bar and pie charts and how to choose between them, selecting data ranges, and editing titles, legends and axes. Vol.18 will include exercises on bar charts of monthly sales data and pie charts and 100% stacked charts showing proportions. The instructor is 古澤登志美, a certified SME management consultant and IT coordinator. Participation is free, with a capacity of 60 people for each session.
[Free admission] Special lecture by puzzle creator 松丸亮吾, “KOMONO超会議,” to be held in 菰野町, Mie Prefecture, on Oct. 12 (Mon., public holiday). Theme: “Thinking to Make Your ‘Dream’ Come True”
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ハウスクラフト株式会社 announced that it will hold the special lecture “KOMONO超会議” in 菰野町, Mie Prefecture, on Oct. 12, 2026 (Mon., public holiday), with puzzle creator and RIDDLER株式会社 Representative Director 松丸亮吾 as a special guest. The theme is “Thinking to Make Your ‘Dream’ Come True.” Participation is free, and everyone from children to adults may attend.
Facts
To be held on Oct. 12, 2026 (Mon., public holiday)
Doors open 12:30 / Starts 13:30 / Ends 15:00
Puzzle books he supervised have sold more than 2 million copies
Founded the puzzle production company “RIDDLER株式会社” in 2019
In 2023, he competed in and won the “World Escape Room Championship 2023,” held in Europe
Selected among the 101 entries (Best101) that made the final selection from a total of 4,236 applications
Selected among the 101 entries (Best101) that made the final selection
A total of 421 people from across Japan, including the University of Tokyo, Waseda and Keio, were enthralled
[Survey report] 20% of existing clients use AI to brainstorm business and service ideas
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A survey on using AI to brainstorm business ideas, conducted by 株式会社BOTANICO among 40 existing client companies, found that 20% of respondents use AI to brainstorm business or service ideas. Meanwhile, 80% took a cautious stance, saying that business decisions should be made by people or senior management.
Facts
20% of respondent companies said they “use AI to brainstorm business or service ideas” or “somewhat do so.”
The survey found that 20% of the 40 respondent companies gave one of the following answers.
Announcement of the publication of the “Integrated Report 2026”
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オイレス工業株式会社 published its “Integrated Report 2026” on its website starting Monday, Oct. 5. For the first time since it began publishing integrated reports in 2021, the report includes a special feature page, introducing the company’s core technologies, value creation strategy and sustainability under the theme “Three Values Created by Oiles Corporation’s Competitive Advantages.” To reduce environmental impact, the printed booklet was discontinued, and the report was produced as a 71-page A4 wide-format web edition.
Facts
The newly published 2026 edition of the integrated report
A special feature page has been included for the first time since publication of the integrated report began in 2021
The 2026 edition (A4 wide format, 71 pages) aims to deepen understanding of the group’s value creation story through its business activities
Composed of six sections, including the path to value creation, value creation strategy and sustainability
Strategies for the company’s three business segments: bearing equipment (general and automotive bearings), structural equipment and architectural equipment
The company was established in March 1952
Seven locations in six countries across North America, Europe and Asia
Has 7 locations across 6 countries in North America, Europe and Asia
Available on the company website starting Monday, Oct. 5
Release date: from Oct. 13 (Tue.), rolling out gradually
※ Tax-inclusive prices are calculated using the 8% consumption tax rate for reduced-tax-rate items.
“BUTTER STATE's (Butter States) by銀のぶどう” is a butter cookie specialty shop established in Tokyo in 2021 under the direction of 銀のぶどう, one of Tokyo’s leading Western confectionery brands.
A figure of Shizu Delta from Overlord captures her adorable side. Now available for preorder at あみあみ.
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あみあみ, a major online hobby retailer operated by 大網株式会社, has opened preorders for a 1/6-scale complete figure of Shizu Delta from Overlord, produced by ユニオンクリエイティブ. The figure depicts her in a battle maid outfit, sweetly hugging a stuffed toy. The reference price is 27,500 yen (tax included), and it is scheduled for release in May 2027.
Claude Cowork: Still doing that task by hand? Update the way you work with AI! Free streaming of the archived video of the popular Oct. 23 (Fri.) seminar, “Kathy’s Claude Cowork Course”!
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株式会社クリーク・アンド・リバー社 announced that it will stream for free on Oct. 23 (Fri.) an archived video of its online seminar, “Kathy’s Claude Cowork Course: Still doing that task by hand? Let’s update the way we work!”, held in August. Aimed at people interested in the AI agent Claude Cowork who have yet to try it, the session offers an interactive experience in organizing tasks they usually handle manually. Participation is free, with capacity limited to 60 people.
Facts
October 23 (Fri)
Oct. 23, 2026 (Fri.), 19:00–20:30
■ Capacity: 60 people
■ Admission: Free
Since its founding in 1990
Cross-cultural understanding developed through more than 25 years of living overseas
Savor the rare taste of Hanasaki crab, nurtured by Hokkaido’s seas, in a variety of dishes at the Hanasaki Crab Fair. ザ・ウィンザーホテル洞爺ヴィニェットコレクション by IHG
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ザ・ウィンザーホテル洞爺ヴィニェットコレクション by IHG will hold a limited-time Hanasaki Crab Fair at its hotel in Lake Toya, Hokkaido, from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, 2026. The Japanese, French, Chinese and teppanyaki restaurants will serve à la carte dishes featuring rare Hanasaki crab from Hokkaido, priced from 1,815 to 4,235 yen.
Facts
For the period from Sept. 15, 2026, through Oct. 15, 2026
Opened in June 2002.
The only hotel to receive 5 stars in the Michelin Guide 2017 Hokkaido edition
The hotel welcomed world leaders as the main venue and accommodation for the 2008 Hokkaido Toyako Summit.
Companies mentioned：明海グループ株式会社、ザ・ウィンザーホテル洞爺ヴィニェットコレクション by IHG
Nagano Prefecture’s 東御市 celebrates 30 years as a friendship city with Tokyo’s Ota Ward, hosting the “Tomi Fair” to enjoy food from 東御市
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東御市, Nagano Prefecture, will hold the “Tomi Fair” at locations across 東京都大田区 from Oct. 3 to Nov. 29, 2026, marking 30 years since its friendship-city partnership agreement with 東京都大田区. Agricultural and livestock products such as grapes, apples and walnuts, as well as wine and craft beer, will be featured at farm shops, restaurants and various events. Highlights include a farm shop near Zoshiki Station, the Aoi restaurant in Omori-nishi, “Nori Nori! Seaweed Curry” created by high school students, and a 30th-anniversary collaboration product: “Seaweed Cookies and Seaweed Oyaki made with seaweed from Ota Ward and non-standard vegetables from 東御市.”
Facts
Marking the 30th anniversary of the friendship-city partnership agreement
From Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, through Sunday, Nov. 29
★ Delicious autumn finds at 大丸梅田店! From award-winning melon bread to chestnut and sweet potato treats and autumn feasts, the Autumn Harvest Festival is here!
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大丸梅田店 (Daimaru Matsuzakaya Department Stores) will hold its Autumn Harvest Festival on the B1 food floor from Oct. 1 (Thu.) through 31 (Sat.), 2026. The festival will feature the award-winning entry from the 13th Crown Melon Cream Bread Contest, as well as sweets, bread and prepared foods made with chestnuts and sweet potatoes. New shops that opened in spring 2026 will also be releasing a succession of recommended autumn products.
Facts
The Autumn Harvest Festival will be held on the B1 food floor from Oct. 1 (Thu.) through 31 (Sat.).
Crown Mélonier: 432 yen, tax included
Tamba Chestnut Mont Blanc, layered like a jubako box: 2,916 yen, tax included
Steamed chestnut yokan, half size: 3,078 yen, tax included
Karaimo Rare Cake, Marron Mont Blanc: 1,630 yen, tax included
Won an award of excellence in the 13th Crown Melon Cream Bread Contest
Companies mentioned：株式会社 大丸松坂屋百貨店、大丸梅田店、バックハウスイリエ、イリエ、CHIHIRO the FINANCIER、&アールグレイ、スターバックス リザーブ® カフェ、テコナベーグル、中島大祥堂、善祥庵、フェスティバロ、ケーネヒスクローネ、シーキューブ、庵月、福寿堂秀信、鶴屋吉信、鶴屋八幡、ベビーモンシェール、P.P.HAKKO、一口いなり むろや、RF1、ぼんたぼんた、ポール・ボキューズ、神戸開花亭、まい泉、クロワッサン サファリ
Autumn fashion festival THAT'S FASHION WEEKEND to be held at Tokyo Tower for the first time! Events include a charity market and the JAAFAR JACKSON Super Photo Exhibition.
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The autumn fashion festival THAT'S FASHION WEEKEND 2026 SUPPORTED BY SENSE TRUST will be held for the first time at Tokyo Tower over 13 days, from Oct. 6 to 18, 2026. Events include a charity fashion market and flea market, the Jeff Hamilton exhibition, the JAAFAR JACKSON Super Photo Exhibition, THE YOSOI CULTURE AWARDS, the VOICE OF EARTH exhibition and TFW BEAUTY. A charity initiative will also support areas affected by the Kumamoto earthquake by donating new clothing to Kumamoto from sales proceeds. The title sponsor is センス・トラスト株式会社.
Facts
Over 13 days, from Oct. 6 (Tue.) to 18 (Sun.), ２０２６
Approximately １００ works will be exhibited
A charity fashion market featuring approximately 7,000 items, including deadstock, vintage, B-grade and sample products
Special discounts of 70–90% off will be available exclusively at this event.
Yuko Sumida Jackson／HAYATO(XY)／TRITOPS*／HIRO／町田慎吾／緒方秀美 and more than 50 groups
Date: Oct. 6 (Tue.)–18 (Sun.), 2026
センス・トラスト株式会社 was founded in Osaka in 2019
Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange TOKYO PRO Market in December 2025
A charity initiative will support areas affected by the Kumamoto earthquake that occurred on July 28, 2026.
Get 3,000 yen in cash when you start investing! オルタナバンク’s First Investment Support Program is underway!
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オルタナバンク, an alternative investment platform operated by SAMURAI証券株式会社, is running its First Investment Support Program for first-time investors from Oct. 1, 2026, through Dec. 31, 2026. Investors who make their first investment during the campaign will receive 3,000 yen in cash.
Facts
We will give you 3,000 yen in cash.
During the period from Oct. 1, 2026 (Thu.) to Dec. 31, 2026 (Thu.)
Capital: 99,000,000 yen (October 2024)
Established: February 2002
Registration No.: Kanto Local Finance Bureau (Kinsho) No. 36
A figure of “Florence: Alluring Larkspur” from Dolls' Frontline 2: Exilium is here. Now available for preorder at あみあみ.
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あみあみ, a major online hobby retailer operated by 大網株式会社, is accepting preorders for the 1/7-scale complete figure “Florence: Alluring Larkspur” from Dolls' Frontline 2: Exilium. The reference price is 17,600 yen (tax included), and it is scheduled for release in July 2027.
Cross-industry architecture event “Designing Circular Architecture” held
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NewNorm Design株式会社 (NND) held the cross-industry architecture event “Designing Circular Architecture” at City Lab Tokyo on September 30, 2026. Through a policy session by 経済産業省, case studies by 博展, 大林組 and 大成建設, and exhibitions by 9 materials manufacturers, participants shared challenges and solutions for putting circular architecture into practice.
Facts
At City Lab Tokyo on September 30, 2026
Original株式会社博展、株式会社大林組、大成建設株式会社（登壇順）の3社が登壇
Exhibiting partners (in Japanese alphabetical order): 株式会社アットパーシモン, 石坂産業株式会社, ChopValue Manufacturing Japan株式会社, 株式会社川島織物セルコン, 株式会社サンゲツ, 帝人アクシア株式会社, 日本エムテクス株式会社, パナソニックハウジングソリューション株式会社, 株式会社REMARE
NewNormDesign (NND) was established in 2020 as an architecture and design firm proposing sustainable design, with the aim of redefining and designing spaces that should become the world's new norm.
Field and post positions set for all 16 runners in the Japan Dirt Classic (JpnⅠ), the final race of the 3-year-old dirt triple crown series, on Wednesday, October 7! Can JRA's Finger become the first to win the triple crown since the new dirt racing series was established?
Luxury Card to revise annual fees starting January 2027, evolving its value further for the next 10 years
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Luxury Card announced that it will revise its annual fees starting in January 2027. The first fee revision since card issuance began in Japan, it comes as the company marks its 10th anniversary in the country (November 2026) and aims to improve service quality and accelerate investment in new benefits and experiences. Annual fees for primary and family cardholders will increase for Titanium, Black, Gold and Racehorse Owners Black cards. Black Diamond, JAL Luxury Card and JAL Luxury Card Limited are not affected.
Facts
The new annual fees will be charged for applications submitted on or after January 1, 2027.
The revised fees will apply to annual fee charges from February 2027 onward.
Annual fees remained unchanged for 10 years since card issuance began in Japan in 2016
Marks the 10th anniversary of the start of card issuance in Japan in November 2026
Mastercard® Titanium Card™ Primary cardholder 55,000 yen 75,000 yen
Additional (family) cardholder 16,500 yen 22,500 yen
Mastercard® Black Card™ Primary cardholder 110,000 yen 150,000 yen
Additional (family) cardholder 27,500 yen 37,500 yen
Mastercard® Gold Card™ Primary cardholder 220,000 yen 295,000 yen
Additional (family) cardholder 55,000 yen 73,500 yen
Racehorse Owners Mastercard® Black Card™ Primary cardholder 143,000 yen 183,000 yen
Issued Japan's first vertical metal card, with more than 80 patents worldwide
Founded in 2008 by U.S. serial entrepreneur Scott Blum
CRONOS BLACK, directed by Yuji, launches a new collection for the fall-winter golf season on Wednesday, October 7
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CRONOS BLACK, the golf line of the activewear brand CRONOS developed by 株式会社ワールドフィット, will launch its new fall-winter collection under the direction of Yuji at its official online store on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, and at retail locations on Saturday, October 10. The collection includes items designed to keep golfers comfortable during fall and winter rounds, such as insulated jackets with excellent heat retention and pants made from lightweight, stretch fabric. The lineup also includes 2-way jackets, mock-neck tops, slacks, caps, golf socks and leg warmers, with options for both men and women suited to the course and everyday wear.
Facts
Available at the CRONOS Official Online Store starting Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Available at retail locations starting Saturday, October 10
PRICE: ¥35,200 (tax included)
PRICE: ¥31,900 (tax included)
PRICE: ¥22,000 (tax included)
PRICE: \18,700 (tax included)
PRICE: ¥28,600 (tax included)
PRICE: ¥23,100 (tax included)
Price: ¥19,800 (tax included)
PRICE: ¥27,500 (tax included)
PRICE: ¥26,400 (tax included)
PRICE: ¥7,700 (tax included)
PRICE: ¥2,640 (tax included)
PRICE: ¥3,300 (tax included)
PRICE: ¥20,900 (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社ワールドフィット、CRONOS、CRONOS BLACK
October issue of the monthly magazine 『とぶ！ぴあ』 goes on sale today, October 5 (Monday)! The “Fall 2026 Major Movie Feature” has Tom Cruise on both covers. Also inside: introductions to noteworthy events.
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ぴあ株式会社 released the October 2026 issue of its monthly entertainment magazine 『とぶ！ぴあ』 on Monday, October 5. Titled “A Revival for Foreign Films!? Fall 2026 Major Movie Feature,” the issue features dual covers: an original illustration of Tom Cruise by Masamichi Oikawa and a photograph of Tom Cruise. It also includes a lead feature, “New Trends in Hollywood Cinema in 2026!”; a feature on the Tokyo International Film Festival screening of 『ゴジラ-0.0』; highlights of TOKYO ATLAS and the 5th Asian Para Games; and interviews about the films 『うるわしの宵の月』 and 『mentor』.
Facts
The October issue of the monthly Pia magazine 『とぶ！ぴあ』 went on sale today, Monday, October 5, 2026.
・Retail price (list price): 800 yen (880 yen including tax)
・Specifications: B5 size / 108 pages / full color
The 39th Tokyo International Film Festival opens on Oct. 26 (Mon).
Godzilla-0.0 opens on Nov. 3 (Tue, public holiday).
DIGGER, the latest starring vehicle, opens on Oct. 9 (Fri).
Film mentor: An exclusive interview with Hayato Isomura × Seiya Suえzawa: opens Oct. 16 (Fri)
Film Our Beautiful Evening Moon: An exclusive interview with Shunsuke Michieda × Seira Anzai: opens Oct. 23 (Fri)
Held in Japan for the first time! Special feature on the 5th Asian Para Games
Held in Aichi and Nagoya from Oct. 18 (Sun) to 24 (Sat)
A new international art exhibition opening on Oct. 10 (Sat)
Applicable across fields, including animation and games! Free streaming of the archive video of the popular Oct. 30 seminar, “The Fundamentals of Character Design That Communicates Intent: Design Thinking Through Silhouette, Shape, Color, and Structure”!!
Nov. 20 (Fri): AndTech WEB online seminar to cover “Fundamentals of Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD), Understanding Reaction Mechanisms for Achieving High-Quality Films, and the Latest Trends and Applications in Room-Temperature Three-Dimensional ALD Deposition”
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株式会社AndTech plans to hold a Zoom webinar on Nov. 20, 2026, titled “Fundamentals of Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD), Understanding Reaction Mechanisms for Achieving High-Quality Films, and the Latest Trends and Applications in Room-Temperature Three-Dimensional ALD Deposition.” The participation fee is ¥50,600 (tax included). Fumihiko Hirose of 山形大学’s Graduate School of Science and Engineering will lead the session, explaining ALD fundamentals, surface reaction mechanisms, precursor selection, monitoring, and the latest research on room-temperature three-dimensional ALD deposition.
Facts
Date and time: Nov. 20, 2026 (Fri), 13:00–17:00
Participation fee: 50,600 yen (tax included)
AndTech Co., Ltd. (head office: Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture; President and CEO: Masao Suyama
A new creation, Insolite Fumé, which evokes a “smoky” flavor without using smoke, joins the INSOLITE collection born from Nicolas Cloiseau’s cabinet of curiosities. Scheduled for release on Oct. 15 (Thu).
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La Maison du Chocolat Japan plans to release Insolite Fumé, a new creation from Nicolas Cloiseau’s INSOLITE collection that evokes a “smoky” flavor without using smoke, on Oct. 15, 2026. The dark ganache blends 3 types of chocolate—Ecuadorian dark chocolate, cocoa, and milk chocolate—with caramel scented with roasted vanilla, smoked salt, and paprika.
M&Aキャピタルパートナーズ株式会社 (MACP) will hold its new graduate recruitment event, “MACP Experience 2026 Autumn,” at its head office (Tokyo Midtown Yaesu) over 2 days, Nov. 11 and 12, 2026. The selective program takes the form of group work based on real M&A deals and has capacity for approximately 15 participants. Eligible applicants are university and graduate students graduating in 2027 or 2028. The application form deadline is Oct. 8 at 18:00.
Facts
Nov. 11 (Wed) and 12 (Thu), 2026, 9:00–18:00
Approximately 15 people
※ Deadline: Oct. 8 (Thu) at 18:00
University and graduate students graduating in 2027 or 2028
Tokyo Midtown Yaesu, Yaesu Central Tower, 36th floor
[Dior] Campaign for the 2027 Cruise Collection unveiled
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Dior has unveiled its 2027 Cruise Collection campaign, photographed by Sam Rock and featuring its muses Jennifer Lawrence, Greta Lee, Taylor Russell, and Drew Starkey. The shoot took place at ロサンゼルス カウンティ美術館（LACMA）, and the campaign also features new bags and the Dior Granville line.
Facts
It calls to mind the blooming water lilies featured as a motif in Dior’s 2026–2027 Fall-Winter Collection
A sensation in Ikebukuro, Tokyo! The popular live diagnostic exhibition “Devil’s Love Diagnosis Exhibition,” which drew approximately 15,000 visitors, is coming to Nagoya!
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The experiential exhibition “Devil’s Love Diagnosis Exhibition,” a collaboration between 株式会社パルコ and 株式会社NO MORE, will be held at PARCO GALLERY (West Building, 6F) at 名古屋PARCO from Dec. 12, 2026, to Jan. 11, 2027, following its successful run at 池袋PARCO. The 池袋PARCO venue drew approximately 15,000 visitors and sold out every day. A total of 31 questions will be available during the exhibition, offering visitors an immersive entertainment experience in which they can assess their views on love and romantic tendencies.
Nov. 19 (Thursday) AndTech WEB Online: Zoom seminar course on “The Latest Trends in Flame Retardancy Technologies for Polymer Materials, Environmental Considerations, and Flame Retardant Regulations” scheduled to open
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株式会社AndTech announced that it will hold an online seminar course on “The Latest Trends in Flame Retardancy Technologies for Polymer Materials, Environmental Considerations, and Flame Retardant Regulations” on Nov. 19, 2026, as part of its Zoom courses supporting R&D. The participation fee is 55,000 yen (tax included). Masanao Kawabe, representative of 川辺高分子研究所, will serve as instructor and explain the fundamentals of polymer material combustion and flame-retardant mechanisms, the characteristics of various flame retardants, regulations in Japan and overseas, and methods for evaluating flame retardancy.
Facts
Date and time: Nov. 19, 2026 (Thursday), 10:30–16:30
[TAC Civil Service Exams] Those unsure about studying independently are welcome! Online information session “Teach Me About Civil Service Exams from Scratch!” to be held on Oct. 9 (Friday)
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TAC株式会社 announced that it will hold “Teach Me About Civil Service Exams from Scratch!,” a free online course information session for people considering civil service exams, on Oct. 9, 2026 (Friday), via Zoom. Those unsure whether to study independently and those considering applying to both civil service exams and private companies are welcome to attend. The session will introduce the exam system and TAC’s curriculum for passing the exams.
Facts
Date and time: Oct. 9, 2026 (Friday), 18:30–20:00 (+ Q&A session)
Participation fee: Free
Established: Dec. 1980
Head office: 3-2-18 Kanda Misakicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-8383
Civil service exams are a long-term undertaking, and it takes an average of 1–2 years to pass.
DAYONE and Wiz jointly develop “atama.base,” aiming to create a new growth platform for business partnerships — A platform that consistently supports synergies, a source of investment returns, from discovery through implementation and outcome verification
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株式会社Wiz and 合同会社DAYONE jointly developed “atama.base,” an AI synergy analysis tool aimed at creating a new growth platform for inter-company partnerships, and began offering it on Oct. 1, 2026. Starting with the URL of a company’s website, it analyzes the management resources of 2 companies from 6 perspectives (customers and channels / products and technology / regions and locations / personnel and organizations / brands and market positions / data and expertise) and generates a synergy report. It presents partnership ideas from 3 perspectives—business enhancement, business creation, and turnaround—and supports a wide range of uses, including M&A considerations, business alliances, joint development, and new business development. The companies also plan to jointly roll out a program for financial institutions and M&A brokers, and to develop a “Synergy Marketplace” feature that supports collaboration among 3 or more companies.
Facts
It began offering the service on Oct. 1, 2026.
atama.base analyzes the management resources of 2 companies from the following 6 perspectives and generates a synergy report.
Expanding the possibilities for inter-company collaboration from 3 perspectives
Pricing: 1,000 yen per synergy report (volume discounts available), and more.
Going forward, the company plans to develop features that support not only analysis between 2 companies, but also collaboration among 3 or more companies and synergy creation within corporate groups spanning multiple regions and partner networks.
Nov. 17 (Tuesday) AndTech WEB Online: Zoom seminar course on “Fundamentals of Vitrimers (Bond-Exchangeable Crosslinked Resins), Molecular Design and Property Control Methods, and the Latest Development Trends” scheduled to open
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株式会社AndTech announced that it plans to hold an online seminar course via Zoom on Nov. 17, 2026 (Tuesday), titled “Fundamentals of Vitrimers (Bond-Exchangeable Crosslinked Resins), Molecular Design and Property Control Methods, and the Latest Development Trends.” Takakazu Watanabe, a research professor at Okayama University, will serve as instructor and explain the basic principles of vitrimers, molecular design and property control, recycling and self-healing of crosslinked resins, applications in composite materials such as CFRP, and ion-conductive vitrimers. The participation fee is 50,600 yen (tax included).
Facts
Date and time: Nov. 17, 2026 (Tuesday), 13:00–16:00
Participation fee: 50,600 yen (tax included)
Participants can gain a systematic understanding in 3 hours of domestic and international R&D trends, applications in composite materials such as CFRP, and challenges to commercialization.
[Store Opening] General buyback store リサイクルマート Apple Road Iida grand opens on Oct. 2 (Friday)!
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FTC株式会社’s nationwide buyback chain リサイクルマート opened a new store, リサイクルマート Apple Road Iida, in Iida, Nagano Prefecture, on Oct. 2, 2026 (Friday). The store opened as ECマーケット株式会社’s 5th location.
Football specialty store “RODA” holds try-on event for hummel’s futsal shoes “Apicale 6.0”!
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Futsal shoe specialty store “RODA” held a try-on event on Sept. 19 for “Apicale 6.0 ELITE,” the latest futsal shoe from Danish sports brand hummel（ヒュンメル）. Kazuya Shimizu, who won an individual triple crown (top scorer, Best Five, and MVP) with 名古屋オーシャンズ in the 2025-26 season, also took part, and 10 futsal fans played. This was RODA’s 4th collaboration with hummel since 2017. On Aug. 1, 2026, as it marked its 20th anniversary, RODA renovated its store in Shin-Yokohama under the name “RODA FOOTBALL SHOES & EQUIPMENT” and began carrying soccer cleats and junior shoes.
Facts
RODA, which marked its 20th anniversary and was renovated on Aug. 1, 2026,
has held 4 collaborations to date
On Sept. 19, RODA hosted a try-on event for hummel’s new “Apicale 6.0 ELITE”
After the talk session, 10 futsal fans played
Founded in 1923
After 100 years of history
About an 8-minute walk from Kitashin-Yokohama Station on the Yokohama Municipal Subway Blue Line
In the 2025-26 season, in addition to winning the club title, he claimed an individual triple crown: top scorer, Best Five, and MVP.
He made his F.League debut at the age of 17 in the 2014-2015 season.
16 games, 9 goals
The following season, 2015-2016, he scored 19 goals in 32 games and received the Best Young Player Award.
Discover something new at Makuhari Messe this fall: “DX General EXPO 2026 Autumn Tokyo” to be held
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DX総合EXPO実行委員会 (within エバーリッジ株式会社) will hold “DX General EXPO 2026 Autumn Tokyo” for 3 days, from Nov. 4, 2026 (Wednesday) to 6 (Friday), at Halls 1–3 of Makuhari Messe. Advance registration is required and admission is free. The event will be held jointly with “Business Innovation Japan / AI World 2026 Autumn Tokyo.” Free practical AI workshops will be held during the event, led by instructors from うねり株式会社, 株式会社ネクサフロー, and 株式会社SHIFT AI. The “Bizcle Festival” will also take place from 16:30.
Facts
“DX General EXPO 2026 Autumn Tokyo” will be held at Makuhari Messe for 3 days, from November 4, 2026 (Wednesday) to November 6 (Friday).
10:00–17:00 each day
Makuhari Messe, Halls 1–3
The event drew strong interest, with about 90% of participants indicating that they intended to attend the next edition.
Participants’ AI proficiency (self-assessed) averaged 3.2 out of 5 points.
The YouTube channel “しごおもTV” has 93,000 subscribers.
“We secured 2 business meetings with executives at the festival.”
熱意ある地方創生ベンチャー連合 signs a comprehensive partnership agreement with 新潟県糸魚川市 to promote public-private collaboration in resolving regional issues.
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一般社団法人熱意ある地方創生ベンチャー連合 (Representative Director: 篠永信一朗) signed a comprehensive partnership agreement with 新潟県糸魚川市 (Mayor: 久保田郁夫) on September 29, 2026. The agreement followed activities in 糸魚川市 by member company 株式会社MOVED (Representative Director: 渋谷雄大), which led to a study tour in June. The partnership will promote public-private collaboration, leveraging venture businesses’ services and talent networks to address challenges such as securing talent for local businesses, attracting people with ties to the region, and promoting industry. Founded in 2015, the organization has about 80 participating companies. This is its 5th partnership with a small municipality, following 砥部町, 鳩山町, 三宅町, and 三豊市.
Facts
On Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 一般社団法人熱意ある地方創生ベンチャー連合 (Representative Director: 篠永信一朗) signed a comprehensive partnership agreement with 新潟県糸魚川市 (Mayor: 久保田郁夫) to promote public-private collaboration in resolving regional issues.
About 80 venture companies and others currently participate.
Activities began in 2015.
MOVED has a base in 糸魚川市 and has worked to promote telework and attract people with ties to the region since 2021.
In May 2026, the company’s Representative Director, 渋谷雄大, was appointed as a part-time Regional Revitalization Entrepreneur under 糸魚川市’s “Regional Co-Creation Promotion Project.”
In June 2026, our organization held a study tour to 糸魚川市 for member companies.
Timewitch releases 2nd album “Post-Apocalypse,” set on a future Earth depleted of resources
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株式会社Timewitch released its 2nd album “Post-Apocalypse” on September 27, 2026, as part of its creative studio Timewitch Entertainment business. The original rock album features 7 tracks and runs for about 25 minutes, telling a unified story across the album. It was produced as a critique of a society that repeats cycles of production and consumption, against the backdrop of Timewitch’s business philosophy of making use of time differences as a resource.
Facts
Released the 2nd album “Post-Apocalypse” on September 27, 2026
A rock album of 7 tracks, all original compositions
Tracks: 7 in total / about 25 minutes
More than 500 Japanese nationals living overseas are affiliated with the organization.
In December 2025, we launched the studio Timewitch Entertainment to develop corporate brands alongside Japanese creators making a global impact.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Timewitch、Timewitch Entertainment
[First release! Data from 4,218 cases × insights from 193 companies] “Global Talent White Paper” released: Uncovering the keys to successfully hiring and retaining foreign talent through an exceptional track record
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株式会社Resorz has released the “Global Talent White Paper 2025-2026 Edition,” an analysis of how Japanese companies hire, manage, and retain foreign talent, based on research conducted through its overseas expansion support service “開国エンジン〜縁人〜” and overseas business support platform “Digima〜出島〜.” The free 37-page report analyzes a survey of 193 companies and 4,218 consultation records, and can be downloaded without registering as a member.
Facts
Data from 4,218 overseas business consultations
Survey of 193 companies expanding overseas
A 37-page report
38.3% of companies have continued their overseas businesses for 3 years or more (74 of 193 companies).
74 of 193 companies
55.4% of successful companies employ foreign talent locally.
35.8% overall
“Career and growth opportunities” (42.0%) are a key factor.
The domestic employment rate for foreign talent has reached 49.7%.
76.0% said that “salaries are on par with those of Japanese employees.”
Trend analysis of 6 countries with strong talent demand
Teaching children “the importance of life” through rescued dogs and cats! エブリデイゴールドラッシュ launches new animal welfare education initiative! “Wan-Nyan Charity Marche” to be held on October 25
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エブリデイゴールドラッシュ, a recycling shop operated by 株式会社東洋, will hold its first “Wan-Nyan Charity Marche” at エブリデイ行田店 in Gyoda City, Saitama Prefecture, on October 25, with the theme “Protecting the lives of dogs and cats.” The event will purchase memories of dogs and cats for 100 yen and donate the proceeds to animal rescue groups, as well as feature an original picture-story show about the preciousness of life and charity goods for sale.
Facts
Date: Sunday, October 25
Event hours: 10:00–16:00
Purchase memories of dogs and cats for 100 yen
A specialist buying shop with 8 locations across Saitama Prefecture
With 39 years of business in Saitama Prefecture
Founded in 1986
[Head office address: 363-0017, 2-9-36 Nishi, Okegawa City, Saitama Prefecture
Saitama Prefecture’s leading recycling shop, “エブリデイゴールドラッシュ” — August monthly grand prize for “Memory Appraisals” announced
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エブリデイゴールドラッシュ, a recycling shop operated by 株式会社東洋, headquartered in Okegawa City, Saitama Prefecture, announced the August “Memory Appraisal” monthly grand prize on October 5. Among about 50 items appraised for their memories over the course of 1 month, the winning story was that of a man in his 60s who parted with a necklace his father had given his mother for her birthday. The necklace will help cover his younger brother’s cancer treatment costs (about 1 year).
Facts
Operates 8 stores throughout Saitama
Among the about 50 items purchased through Memory Appraisals over the course of 1 month
We will announce the August monthly Memory Appraisal grand prize on October 5.
Memory Appraisal is our original appraisal service, launched in October 2014.
The customer who sold the item is a man in his 60s.
He treasured it even after his father passed away at the age of 80.
His younger brother began cancer treatment about 1 year ago.
With 39 years of business in Saitama Prefecture
Founded in 1986
Joined in February 2001
Following the closure of the EV Ageo store in 2011
A specialist buying shop with 8 locations across Saitama Prefecture
選挙ドットコム has released its Voting Match for the 2026 Yokohama mayoral election (voting on October 18).
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イチニ株式会社 released a “Voting Match” on October 5 through its 選挙ドットコム website for the 2026 Yokohama mayoral election, with voting and ballot counting scheduled for October 18. By answering 15 questions on a range of topics—including support for bus routes, measures to address rising prices, and the role of municipal taxes—with one of 5 choices, users can see how closely their views match those of the candidates.
Facts
This time, we have prepared 15 questions.
Respondents are asked to answer each question using a 5-point scale (agree, somewhat agree, neither, somewhat disagree, disagree),
The number of uses surpassed 4 million in the 2025 House of Councillors election,
The voting match tool has been used more than 10 million times in total.
“選挙ドットコム,” one of Japan’s largest political and election portal sites, used by approximately 41 million users
The Yokohama mayoral election, with the campaign officially announced on October 4 and voting and ballot counting on October 18
On October 5, “Yokohama Mayoral Election 2026 Voting Match”
From 10/10 (Sat.): Collaboration cafe 《as:9-nine-ARTEISIA Café》 to be held at キュアメイドカフェ!! [タブリエ・マーケティング株式会社]
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The collaboration cafe “as:9-nine-ARTEISIA Café” for the game “as:9-nine- ARTEISIA” will be held at キュアメイドカフェ (inside ジーストア・アキバ, 4F of the Onoden Building) from October 10 (Sat.), 2026, to October 25 (Sun.). The cafe will offer collaboration food, sweets and drinks, bonus collaboration coasters (8 designs in total), and related merchandise.
Facts
・Dates: October 10 (Sat.)–October 25 (Sun.), 2026
〇Nine Ball Special Omelet Rice: 1,780 yen (tax included)
〇Nine Ball Special Hamburger Steak Set: 1,780 yen (tax included)
〇Tea Invitation Cake Set: 1,650 yen (tax included)
〇Nine Ball Special Parfait: 1,380 yen (tax included)
[Drinks] ¥880 each (tax included) ※Takeout: ¥864 each (tax included)
・Drink ticket [for takeout]: 864 yen (tax included)
・Original canvas art: 3,850 yen (tax included)
・Original rubber mat: 3,300 yen each (tax included)
・Original acrylic stand: 1,980 yen each (tax included)
・Jaki-neko Fluffy Die-Cut Cushion: 5,500 yen (tax included)
・symphonicconecert2 Blu-ray: 8,800 yen (tax included)
・Character Colors Heavyweight T-Shirt: 6,600 yen each (tax included)
Limited-edition collaboration coasters (8 designs in total)
An online seminar titled “Structure of Solid Polymer Electrolytes, Salt Dissolution Mechanisms, Ion Transport Phenomena, Effects of Higher-Order Structures, and Future Challenges for Practical Application Toward the Development of Polymer-Type All-Solid-State Batteries” is scheduled for November 13 on AndTechWEB
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株式会社AndTech plans to hold an online webinar on November 13, 2026, as part of its Zoom courses supporting R&D development. The seminar will address “Structure of Solid Polymer Electrolytes, Salt Dissolution Mechanisms, Ion Transport Phenomena, Effects of Higher-Order Structures, and Future Challenges for Practical Application Toward the Development of Polymer-Type All-Solid-State Batteries.” The participation fee is 50,600 yen (tax included), and Professor 富永洋一 of 東京農工大学 will serve as the instructor.
Facts
This course is scheduled to begin on November 13, 2026.
Date and time: Friday, November 13, 2026, 13:00–16:30
Participation fee: 50,600 yen (tax included)
株式会社AndTech (head office: Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture; president and representative director: 陶山 正夫; hereinafter “AndTech”)
KKT合同会社 announces approval of 金沢ドラゴンクロス for full membership in 日本海リーグ
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金沢ドラゴンクロス, established and operated by KKT合同会社 as the team owner, has been approved for full membership in 日本海リーグ. The team plans to announce its inaugural manager in October as it prepares to join the league from the 2027 season, and will pursue community-based team operations through a dual-career model.
Facts
In preparation for joining the league from the 2027 season
In May 2026, approval was granted to establish a preparatory office for a new team based in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture
Photo from the press conference announcing the new team’s name at Kanazawa Tokyu Hotel on May 11, 2026
With housing prices soaring, now is the time to “build the home you want without giving up.” A participatory event on October 18 will bring together 4 Okayama homebuilders to discuss building new or buying and renovating
[First-ever location at Haneda Airport Garden] Kanzashi specialty store かんざし屋wargo to grand-open on Sunday, October 4, 2026!
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かんざし屋wargo, a specialty shop for traditional Japanese hairpins operated by 株式会社和心, will open its first location on the Japan Promenade on the 2nd floor of the Haneda Airport Garden complex, directly connected to Haneda Airport Terminal 3. Following a pre-opening on October 3, 2026, it will hold its grand opening on October 4. The store will promote Japan’s traditional kanzashi culture to visitors from overseas and others.
Facts
Pre-opening date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
Grand opening date: Sunday, October 4, 2026
Business hours: 10:00–21:00
Securities code: 9271 (TSE Growth Market)
Year established: February 2003
Number of employees: 203 (including non-regular employees)
Capital: ¥722,614,818 (including capital reserves)
Address: Japan Promenade, 2F, Haneda Airport Garden, 2-7-1 Haneda Airport, Ota-ku, Tokyo
Pioneer of dark fitness® FEELCYCLE’s Ikebukuro studio to reopen after renovations on October 6! New LED vision creates a more immersive space
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株式会社FEEL CONNECTION, which operates FEELCYCLE, a pioneer of dark fitness®, announced that its Ikebukuro studio will reopen after renovations on October 6. The interior design throughout the facility, including the front desk and changing rooms, has been revamped, and a new LED vision has been installed in the studio. Combining music, lighting and video effects, the studio will offer a more immersive dark bike fitness experience.
Facts
Oct. 6, 2026 (Tue.)
Sunglow Building 5F, 1-10-8 Nishi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo
About 40,000 people attended Bari Haya! Grand Tea Gathering! Thank you to everyone who came!
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FBS Fukuoka Broadcasting’s morning program “Bari Haya!” held the “Nikakudo PRESENTS Bari Haya! Grand Tea Gathering” at the Hakata Station Front Roof Plaza on Sunday, October 4, drawing about 40,000 visitors. Popular Nikakudo snack “Hakata no Onna” and tea were distributed free at the venue, and performers including MC Akira Okazawa held a talk show and a business-card handout event.
Facts
We welcomed about 40,000 visitors
Date and time: Sunday, October 4, 2026, 10:00–18:00
Posters recruiting participants for a joint company information session for middle-aged and older adults displayed at stations near Chiba City
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株式会社タスクールPlus, which operates the 千葉労働局-commissioned “FY Reiwa 8 Project to Support the Success of the Middle-Aged Generation,” will display posters inside 9 JR東日本 stations and 3 千葉都市モノレール stations near Chiba City to publicize recruitment for participants in a joint company information session for the middle-aged generation (approximately ages 35–59), to be held in Chiba City on Thursday, October 29, 2026. Advance registration is required, but participation on the day is also possible.
Facts
Chiba venue: Thursday, October 29, 2026, 13:30–16:30
Job seekers and others from the middle-aged generation (approximately ages 35–59)
Nov. 13 (Friday) AndTech to hold a WEB online Zoom seminar course: “Advancing Carbon Nanotube Material Processes Through Machine Learning and Developing High-Performance Transparent Conductive Films”
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株式会社AndTech plans to hold the WEB online seminar “Advancing Carbon Nanotube Material Processes Through Machine Learning and Developing High-Performance Transparent Conductive Films” on November 13, 2026, as part of its Zoom courses supporting R&D development. 野々口斐之 of 京都工芸繊維大学 and 周英 of 産総研 will serve as instructors, explaining the use of machine learning in CNT dispersion, self-assembly and alignment formation, and its application to printed transparent conductive films. The participation fee is 50,600 yen (tax included).
Facts
Date and time: Friday, November 13, 2026, 14:00–16:25
ザ・プリンスギャラリー 東京紀尾井町 to sell “Christmas Cake 2026,” heartwarming Christmas cakes made with the wish of carrying smiles with family and loved ones into the future
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ザ・プリンスギャラリー 東京紀尾井町 will begin advance sales of 3 Christmas cakes under “Christmas Cake 2026,” themed “Heartfelt Reflections: Weaving Beautiful Memories for the Future,” on October 10, 2026, commemorating the anniversary year of the hotel’s 10th anniversary. The cakes can be collected at the hotel’s 36th-floor All-Day Dining OASIS GARDEN from December 18 to 25.
Facts
Price: ¥35,000
Price: ¥15,000
Approximately 16 cm in diameter
Approx. 18 cm tall
Approximately 15 cm in diameter
Approximately 6 cm high
Approximately 12 cm high
The hotel’s 10th anniversary is expressed through 10 different flavors and textures
Hotel’s 10th anniversary
Reservations open Saturday, October 10, 2026
Pickup period: Friday, December 18–Friday, December 25, 2026
The hotel marks its 10th anniversary on Monday, July 27, 2026
早来カントリー倶楽部, located in Abira, Hokkaido, and operated by 明海グループ株式会社, is accepting entries for 2 popular open competitions scheduled for October 2026: the “Callaway Cup” (October 12) and the “Premium Wagyu Beef Cup” (October 29). Both tournaments will be held on the North Wing Course and include lunch.
Facts
・Date: Monday, October 12, 2026 (national holiday)
・Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026
Entry fee: Visitor: 16,500 yen
Friends’ Club member: ¥11,290
Visitor: 10,850 yen
Friends Club member: 9,750 yen
・Entry limit: 20 groups, 80 people
・Entry limit: 10 groups, 40 people
Number of holes: 36 (North Wing/South Wing)
250-yard driving range
20–25 minutes by car from New Chitose Airport
・Phone number: 0145-22-2323
Hokkaido’s only golf course with a löyly sauna, renovated in 2025
A newly redesigned edition of the BIOGRAPHY BOOK documenting ナイジェル・ケーボン’s journey is now on sale!
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A newly redesigned edition of “VINTAGE NIGEL CABOURN,” a BIOGRAPHY BOOK documenting the career of British fashion designer ナイジェル・ケーボン, will go on sale on Saturday, October 10, 2026. The cover uses orange L24 Ventile, a fabric Nigel loved. To mark the release, commemorative events will be held at the Nigel Cabourn Omotesando, Fukuoka and Minamihorie stores, and at the 伊勢丹新宿 POP UP.
Facts
A leading British designer, born on October 7, 1949, in Lincolnshire, near Newcastle
His extensive vintage clothing collection of approximately 4,000 garments, amassed over 40 years
Features approximately 250 carefully selected items
Price: 24,000 yen + tax
316 pages
ISBN: 978-4-86791-028-3
Release date: Saturday, October 10
Original■2026年10月10日(土)～12日(月) Nigel Cabourn OMOTESANDO STORE
Original■2026年10月17日(土)～18日(日) Nigel Cabourn THE ARMY GYM FUKUOKA STORE
Original■2026年10月24日(土)～25日(日) Nigel Cabourn THE ARMY GYM OSAKA MINAMIHORIE STORE
Girls’ Generation’s Tiffany and GOT7’s BamBam to host! “X THE LEAGUE: The Ultimate Sales Nation Showdown,” where 8 teams from 9 countries compete through their sales skills, to stream exclusively for free on ABEMA from 9 p.m. Monday, October 12
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株式会社AbemaTV announced that “X THE LEAGUE: The Ultimate Sales Nation Showdown” will stream exclusively for free on ABEMA from 9 p.m. on Monday, October 12. Girls’ Generation’s Tiffany and GOT7’s BamBam will host, as 8 teams of 32 sellers from 9 countries compete in sales battles. Japan’s Team Japan will be represented by 4 members: GENKING. (SANA), Iyo-chan, Kii-chan and video creator RyotaMoisture.
Facts
32 sellers on 8 teams from 9 countries
Exclusive free streaming begins at 9 p.m. on Monday, October 12
The 4-member team consists of GENKING. (SANA), Iyo-chan, popular for her impersonation makeup; Kii-chan, who has attracted attention through her appearance on “Love Joto” (Netflix) and shares gyaru culture; and RyotaMoisture, a video creator connecting Japanese and Asian cultures.
Exclusive free streaming begins at 9 p.m. on Monday, October 12, 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社AbemaTV、ABEMA、Netflix、KT ENA
Game company Success’s online gacha service “Gacha Nari” to hold its preview opening on October 5!
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株式会社サクセス will hold a preview opening of “Gacha Nari,” an online gacha service accessible from smartphones and PCs, on October 5, 2026. The first lineup will feature gacha draws and lottery items for “Cotton,” “Psyvariar” and “Akai Ito,” along with a follow-and-repost campaign on X.
Facts
“Gacha Nari” (https://gachanari.com/) soft-launched on Oct. 5, 2026 (Monday).
Price: 1,000 yen for 1 draw (tax included). Shipping fees apply separately.
Price: 900 yen for 1 draw (tax included). Shipping fees apply separately.
Price: 800 yen for 1 draw (tax included). Shipping fees apply separately.
A set of all 4 A3 posters from the shooting game “Cotton” series will be given to 5 winners in a drawing.
AndTech WEB Online: Zoom seminar course “The Practicalities of Crosslinking Technology and Adhesion Improvement Techniques Using Crosslinking” scheduled for Nov. 12 (Thursday).
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株式会社AndTech will hold the seminar “The Practicalities of Crosslinking Technology and Adhesion Improvement Techniques Using Crosslinking” via Zoom livestream on Nov. 12, 2026. The course is designed to support R&D and provides a systematic introduction to crosslinking types and formation methods, changes in polymer properties, and adhesion improvement. The participation fee is 55,000 yen (tax included).
Facts
Date and time: Nov. 12, 2026 (Thursday), 10:30–16:30
Participation fee: 55,000 yen (tax included). Materials are scheduled to be distributed electronically.
A new limited-time character, “Kuzunoha (Halloween),” arrives in DMM GAMES’ “Technoros”! The Halloween event “Halloween Riddle Adventure!” will also be held!
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DMM GAMES’ “Technoros” has launched a pickup gacha featuring the limited-time character “Kuzunoha (Halloween),” the Halloween event “Halloween Riddle Adventure!,” the second half of the advance event for Main Story Chapter 6, a revamp of the “Circle” feature and new “Circle Hunt” content, a step-up gacha, and limited-time gacha ticket sets for sale.
Facts
After maintenance ends on Oct. 5, 2026 (Monday) through the start of maintenance on Oct. 16, 2026 (Friday)
After maintenance ends on Oct. 5, 2026 (Monday) through 11:59 on Oct. 26, 2026 (Monday)
After maintenance ends on Oct. 5, 2026 (Monday) through 11:59 on Oct. 11, 2026 (Sunday)
A sensation in Ikebukuro, Tokyo! The popular live diagnostic exhibition “Devil’s Love Diagnosis Exhibition,” which drew approximately 15,000 visitors, is coming to Nagoya!
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株式会社NO MORE announced that, in collaboration with 株式会社パルコ, it will hold “The Devil’s Love Diagnosis Exhibition,” an immersive exhibition that drew approximately 15,000 visitors at Ikebukuro PARCO, at PARCO GALLERY in Nagoya PARCO from Dec. 12, 2026 (Saturday) to Jan. 11, 2027 (Monday, public holiday). The exhibition offers an interactive, in-person diagnostic experience themed around MBTI and romance, allowing visitors to explore their views on love through a total of 31 questions.
Facts
A total of 31 questions are available.
Recommended age: 13 and older (junior high school students and up)
“Summer by day, autumn in the morning and evening. I don’t know when to change my bedding.” In response to this seasonal dilemma, GOKUMIN will launch 3 types of “Fuwa-Kushu” bedding covers made from 100% cotton double gauze and designed for year-round use on Oct. 2.
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株式会社KURUKURU’s comprehensive bedding brand “GOKUMIN（ゴクミン）” began selling 3 types of year-round bedding covers in its “Fuwa-Kushu” series, made from 100% cotton double gauze, on Oct. 2, 2026: a fitted sheet, a duvet cover, and a 2-piece set. The double gauze traps a layer of air, helping release sweat and moisture in summer and retain warmth in winter. The covers can also be machine-washed, and their texture improves with each wash.
Facts
Release date: Friday, Oct. 2, 2026
Price: 5,098 yen (tax included)
Price: 6,098 yen (tax included)
Price: 10,098 yen (tax included)
Product weight: approx. 400 g
Product weight: approx. 650 g
Size: approx. W100 × D200 × H30 cm (single)
Size: approx. W150 × D210 cm (single)
Double-layer construction with 2 layers of 100% cotton gauze
The inside has 6 fasteners to secure the duvet.
■ Series total sales: 2 million sheets
Achieved a triple crown in the bedding brand category for 2 consecutive years
Material: 100% cotton (double gauze)
Head office: 13F GINZA SIX, 6-10-1 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
STARBASE spins off culture IP business “YEN TOWN MARKET”; moves to a joint venture structure with investment from TWIN PLANET
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株式会社STARBASE spun off its culture IP business “YEN TOWN MARKET” through a company split in June 2026, establishing 株式会社YEN TOWN MARKET（YTM）. Following an investment from 株式会社TWIN PLANET, it has transitioned to a joint venture (JV) structure in which STARBASE retains a majority stake. As the first collaboration, “YEN TOWN MARKET Kamakura POP-UP STORE” will be held at “KOMACHI ZA,” which TWIN PLANET will open on Komachi-dori in Kamakura, starting Friday, Oct. 9, 2026.
Facts
YTM spin-off in June 2026
Date established: June 1, 2026
Run: Friday, Oct. 9, 2026–Sunday, Oct. 25
Business hours: 11:00–17:00
Employees: 44 (as of the end of May 2026)
Established: 2017
Established: Nov. 1, 2006
We’ve known each other for nearly 20 years.
Venue: KOMACHI ZA (2-7-31 Komachi, Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture)
Companies mentioned：株式会社STARBASE、株式会社TWIN PLANET、株式会社YEN TOWN MARKET、株式会社1216
[Now supporting U.S. stock margin trading!] Automated stock trading app “Trade Stand (Toresta)” launches automated trading for U.S. stock margin transactions
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The automated stock trading app “Trade Stand (Toresta),” provided by 株式会社ナレッジクリエイション, added automated trading for U.S. stock margin transactions on Oct. 5, 2026. It supports both long and short positions, allowing trades in both rising and falling markets. Transactions are conducted through a securities account with ウィブル証券株式会社.
Facts
Automated trading of “U.S. stock margin transactions” became available from Oct. 5, 2026 (Wednesday).
Financial instruments business operator: Director-General of the Kanto Local Finance Bureau (Financial Instruments Business) No. 48
You can trade up to approximately 2 times the appraised value.
“Educational Piano Pieces for Moms and Dads to Play”
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株式会社シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント has released “Educational Piano Pieces for Moms and Dads to Play,” a sheet music series designed for parents to enjoy playing with their children. It comes in 2 editions, “Songs for the Seasons” (39 songs) and “Songs for Every Day” (35 songs), with note names in katakana for both hands and arrangements that are easy for beginners to play.
Facts
List price: ¥1,980 (tax included)
AB size / 80 pages / List price: ¥1,980 (tax included) / On sale now
AB size / 104 pages / List price: ¥1,980 (tax included) / On sale now
22/7’s Mao Asaoka to release “Beyond the Rainbow,” a commemorative photo book marking her graduation from the group!
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22/7’s Mao Asaoka will release “Beyond the Rainbow,” a commemorative photo book marking her graduation from the group, on Nov. 24, 2026. Asaoka selected the title from candidates proposed by executive producer Yasushi Akimoto. The book was photographed after her graduation was announced, incorporating many of her ideas. Her preferences are reflected in the outfits, hair and makeup, and shooting settings, with a wide range of images including her in a dress in the group’s member color, young bamboo green, a classic maid outfit, a fencing look, and hakama in the town of Sawara and at Katori Jingu Shrine. The book also features a long interview and conversations with members. The list price is ¥3,520 (tax included); sets with a photo-selection acrylic stand or an extra-large poster will also be available (¥6,200 each, tax included). A photo book handover event to mark the publication is also scheduled for Nov. 14, 2026, at HMV&BOOKS SHIBUYA.
Facts
List price: ¥3,520 (¥3,200 before tax)
¥6,200 each, tax included
Release date: Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2026
A photo book handover event to mark the publication is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, at HMV&BOOKS SHIBUYA.
[JR collaboration projects and comments from Monaki’s Sakai Jr. also featured!] Railway and travel media outlet “Toretabi” releases first installment of its campaign marking the 40th anniversary of the launch of JR: Kyushu edition and a questionnaire with JR北海道 × JR九州 representatives
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Toretabi, operated by 株式会社交通新聞社, will publish an article on a Shinkansen anniversary collaboration between JR北海道 and JR九州 from Oct. 5, 2026, as the first installment of a preview campaign marking the 40th anniversary of the launch of JRグループ (2027). The campaign will also include a merchandise giveaway on X and comments from Monaki’s Sakai Jr.
Facts
JRグループ will mark its 40th anniversary in 2027
Toretabi is a railway and travel web media outlet sponsored by JRグループ and operated by 株式会社交通新聞社
The first installment of the preview campaign is an anniversary collaboration between the Hokkaido Shinkansen and Kyushu Shinkansen, featuring JR北海道 and JR九州
The Hokkaido Shinkansen will mark its 10th anniversary, and the Kyushu Shinkansen will mark 15 years since its entire line opened
The Kyushu Shinkansen model itinerary article will be published on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026
Monaki’s Sakai Jr. has experience working for a railway company and, as an architect, worked on the development of station buildings and station complexes
The questionnaire campaign on X will run from Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, with original merchandise from JR北海道, JR九州, and Monaki to be awarded by lottery
The preview campaign is scheduled to run for 3 installments starting in October 2026, with 2 of the 6 JR companies featured in each installment
[Event Report] Harvesting rice in a field ready for harvest. ゆうきや holds “Rice Harvesting Experience in a Pesticide-Free, Wildlife-Friendly Rice Paddy 2026” in Saku, Nagano Prefecture!
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株式会社ゆうき (ゆうきや) held “Rice Harvesting Experience in a Pesticide-Free, Wildlife-Friendly Rice Paddy 2026” in Saku, Nagano Prefecture. A total of 7 groups and 18 people participated, including returning participants from the June rice-planting experience and first-time participants. They experienced the entire harvest process, from harvesting rice by hand with sickles to drying it in the sun on “haza” racks. Producer Ichikawa spoke about the commitment to growing rice without pesticides and in harmony with diverse living creatures, while participants learned about the process of getting rice to the table and the producer’s thoughts.
Facts
A total of 7 groups and 18 people participated, including returning participants from the June rice-planting experience and first-time participants.
Lion becomes first Asian company to enter into strategic global partnership with the World Dental Federation (FDI)
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Originalライオン株式会社が、世界歯科連盟（FDI）が推進する世界最大規模の口腔保健啓発活動「World Oral Health Day（WOHD：世界口腔保健デー）」に、2027年よりアジアに本社を置くコンシューマーヘルスケア企業として初めて参画し、FDIグローバルパートナーとなった。これによりFDIの200以上の歯科医師会ネットワークを活用し、口腔保健意識の向上とオーラルヘルスケア習慣の定着をグローバルに推進する。
Facts
First consumer healthcare company headquartered in Asia to participate, starting in 2027
An international organization representing more than 1 million dentists worldwide
Our group has been doing so for approximately 130 years
Founded in 1900
Member organizations include dental associations and related organizations in more than 130 countries and regions
FDI’s network of more than 200 dental associations
Oral diseases affect 3.7 billion people worldwide
Launched in 2007
The new 3-year World Oral Health Day campaign, “Generation Smile”
An oral health awareness campaign held around the world every year on March 20
The first consumer healthcare company headquartered in Asia
Companies mentioned：ライオン株式会社、世界歯科連盟（FDI / World Dental Federation）、国際歯科研究学会（IADR）
[ANNA SUI] New accessories featuring cute, edgy hearts
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ANNA SUI will launch a new heart-motif accessory collection in early October 2026. The new three-dimensional heart designs bearing the brand logo will be available at department stores nationwide and the official online store.
Facts
A new heart-motif accessory collection from ANNA SUI
The heart motif features the brand logo in a three-dimensional design, with a sheer purple color that makes a striking impression
The sparkle of the cut glass surrounding it accentuates its glamour and distinctive character
The new earrings (pierced earrings) are priced at 19,800 yen
The launch date is early October 2026
Available at 東武百貨店池袋店, 小田急百貨店新宿店, ANNA SUI accessory departments at department stores nationwide, the ANNA SUI official online store, and other outlets
[LANVIN en Bleu] New accessory collection inspired by Art Deco style and elegant pearls
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A new accessory collection inspired by Art Deco style and freshwater pearls is here from LANVIN en Bleu（ランバン オン ブルー）. The collection features 2 lines: the “Art Deco Collection,” with urban geometric lines, and the “Pearld Collection,” evoking cinema actresses of the 1950s. Both are on sale from mid-September at LANVIN en Bleu accessory departments nationwide and through the official e-commerce site.
Facts
Necklace ¥27,500
Earrings (pierced earrings) ¥24,200
Brooch ¥30,800
Necklace ¥35,200
Earrings (pierced earrings) ¥17,600
Necklace ¥25,200
Earrings ¥20,900
Companies mentioned：株式会社ヴァンドームヤマダ、LANVIN en Bleu（ランバン オン ブルー）
[First time in Nagasaki] “CHILL CLASSIC CONCERT,” the “orchestra you listen to while lying down” set to draw 100,000 people nationwide in 2026, comes to 長崎スタジアムシティ in January!
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The “orchestra you listen to while lying down,” “CHILL CLASSIC CONCERT -Best Memories 1980-2020-,” will make its Nagasaki debut at 長崎スタジアムシティ Happiness Arena from January 9 to 11, 2027. There will be a total of 8 performances over 3 days. The series is set to draw 100,000 people nationwide in 2026. Advance tickets go on sale first through the official app today, October 5, from 18:00; SS seats are 12,800 yen and S seats are 10,800 yen.
Facts
Set to draw 100,000 people nationwide in 2026
The Nagasaki performances will take place over 3 days, with a total of 8 performances
Held for 3 days
SS seats: 12,800 yen
S seats: 10,800 yen
The performances are scheduled to last approximately 90 minutes
Original2027年1月9日（土）から11日（月・祝）まで
Advance ticket sales begin first today, Monday, October 5, at 18:00 through the official 長崎スタジアムシティ app
Podcast show “Get to Know MINAMO!” featuring adult film actress MINAMO and comedian and poet Suzuki Geronimo launches on ABCラジオ Podcast!
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朝日放送ラジオ株式会社 announced that it will begin streaming the podcast “MINAMO & Suzuki Geronimo’s Get to Know MINAMO!” on ABCラジオ Podcast, hosted by adult film actress MINAMO and comedian and poet Suzuki Geronimo. The first episode will be available from around 20:00 on Wednesday, October 14, with new episodes released every Wednesday at around 20:00 on Spotify, Apple Podcast, YouTube, Amazon Music and radiko.
Facts
The first episode will be available from around 20:00 on Wednesday, October 14.
Release schedule: Around 20:00 every Wednesday
She debuted as an adult film actress with SOFT ON DEMAND in June 2021.
She announced that she will retire as an adult film actress at the end of 2026.
This year, she published her first semi-autobiographical novel, “Mother’s Mud Boat” (KADOKAWA), on September 14.
Born in 1994, she is from Sakura, Tochigi Prefecture.
Winner of the 1st Slime Mold Poetry Gathering Award.
Companies mentioned：朝日放送ラジオ株式会社、ABCラジオ、SOFT ON DEMAND、KADOKAWA、プロダクション人力舎、NHK、劇団ロロ、ナナロク社、リトルモア、Spotify、Apple Podcast、YouTube、Amazon Music、radiko
New merchandise featuring original illustrations drawn by Yura-sensei and themed around “bouquets” from “Lucky Dog 1” will debut at AGF2026! Pre-sale at the Chugai Mining booth [Y-23]!
A new collection of collaboration items from NAUTICA and Reebok is here. The lineup includes a collaboration model of the iconic “CLASSIC LEATHER” shoe and jackets featuring a bold Vector logo.
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The 3rd collection of collaboration items from NAUTICA and Reebok will go on sale nationwide at FREAK'S STORE locations and the official online store “Daytona Park” starting Friday, October 9, 2026. The lineup includes a collaboration model of Reebok’s iconic “CLASSIC LEATHER” shoe, first released in 1983, as well as corduroy jackets and pants boldly adorned with the Vector logo.
Facts
Available at FREAK'S STORE locations nationwide and the official online store starting Friday, October 9, 2026.
The online store sale begins at 12:00 on Friday, October 9.
The 63rd Golf Nippon Series JT Cup, organized by 報知新聞社, 読売新聞社 and 日本テレビ放送網, will be held over 4 days, from Thursday, December 3 to Sunday, December 6, 2026, at Tokyo Yomiuri Country Club. The total prize money is 130 million yen (with 40 million yen for the winner), and the field is limited to 30 players. Tickets go on sale starting Tuesday, October 6.
Facts
Total prize money: 130 million yen
Winner’s prize: 40 million yen
Total number of players: 30
72-hole stroke play
4 days, from Thursday, December 3 to Sunday, December 6, 2026
2 million yen and 1 year’s supply of テーブルマーク frozen udon “Katokichi Sanuki Udon”
500,000 yen and 1 year’s supply of テーブルマーク packaged rice “Fukumochi Texture, Domestic Koshihikari”
Tournament record: 61, final day of the 44th tournament, B. Jones
Tickets go on sale from 10 a.m. on Tuesday, October 6.
“Aopella -aoppella!?-” POP UP SHOP ~PALE TONE series~ opens on the 7th floor of 新宿マルイ Annex!
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株式会社コンテンツシード will hold the “Aopella -aoppella!?-” POP UP SHOP ~PALE TONE series~ on the 7th floor of 新宿マルイ Annex from Tuesday, October 6 to Monday, October 19, 2026. New merchandise will be sold, including trading can badges, acrylic cards, acrylic charms, record-style clear cards, acrylic stands, keychains, acrylic plates and badge cases.
Facts
Event period: Tuesday, October 6–Monday, October 19, 2026
株式会社主婦と生活社 has opened preorders for cooking researcher Chiharu’s latest book, 『ひと皿だけメシ』, scheduled for release on October 23, 2026. It reached No. 1 in Amazon’s Cooking Basics best-seller category immediately after preorders opened. A preorder campaign offering an Amazon-exclusive “secret recipe card” is also underway. The list price is ¥1,694 (¥1,540 before tax + 10% tax).
Facts
Reached No. 1 in Amazon’s Best Sellers ranking (Cooking Basics category)
Boasts more than 400,000 followers across social media
More than 20 years in the food service industry and experience as a former izakaya proprietress
Just 2 ingredients and just 5 minutes of cooking time
List price: ¥1,694 (¥1,540 before tax + 10% tax)
Lives in Chiba with her husband, 7-year-old son and beloved dog
An exclusive live stream on U-NEXT has been announced for the Tokyo performance of 「のん自由（10）ツアー2026」, commemorating Non’s 10th anniversary of activities and 20th anniversary of her debut!
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株式会社U-NEXT, part of USEN＆U-NEXT GROUP, announced that it will exclusively stream the Tokyo performance of 「のん自由（10）ツアー2026」, a tour commemorating Non’s 10th anniversary of activities and 20th anniversary of her debut. The performance will take place at Zepp Shinjuku on November 1. Monthly subscribers can watch at no additional charge, and an on-demand replay will be available through November 15 after the live stream ends. Starting October 12, U-NEXT will also exclusively stream the documentary 『荒野に立つ【Behind The Screen】』, which goes behind the scenes of a music video shoot, as well as works related to 『夢が傷むから』.
Facts
Live stream: November 1 (Sunday), 17:00 until the concert ends
On-demand replay: From when preparations for streaming are complete through November 15 (Sunday), 23:59
Starting October 12 (Monday), works directed, edited and starring Non herself
Enjoy more than 480,000 titles including movies, dramas, and anime
More than 1.33 million manga and books are also available.
Service integration with Paravi in July 2023
38th Japan Academy Film Prize for Newcomer of the Year
46th Japan Academy Film Prize for Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role
Source: GEM Partners (VOD lineup analysis tool) / As of August 2026
A live performance of “オトノケ,” filmed at the New York show, is unveiled from Creepy Nuts’ live and documentary film opening November 20!
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A live performance video of “オトノケ,” performed at the Hammerstein Ballroom in Manhattan, New York, has been released from Creepy Nuts’ live and documentary film 『Creepy Nuts - NORTH AMERICA TOUR: LIVE in NY & DOCUMENTARY FILM』, set to open on November 20, 2026. A nationwide arena tour expected to draw approximately 120,000 people has also been announced for February 2027.
Facts
Release date: Friday, November 20, 2026
Creepy Nuts’ first North American tour, including their Coachella appearance in April 2026
A nationwide arena tour expected to draw approximately 120,000 people has also been announced for February 2027
Recorded a cumulative 900 million streams worldwide
Currently appearing as a guest at 11 shows in Asia on The Weeknd’s global stadium tour
“Running Wheel” released for streaming on August 19
Reserved seating: ¥11,000 (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社ソニー・ミュージックレーベルズ、Creepy Nuts、R-指定、DJ松永、株式会社次世代、WOWOW、Live Nation H.I.P.、Hiroya Brian Nakano、The Weeknd、本田技研工業 (Honda)
New raid event 『響刻廻臨戦 ミョルニル』 launches in 『クレイヴ・サーガ 神絆の導師』! Sales also begin for a scenario pack featuring ASMR voice content!
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A new raid event, 『響刻廻臨戦 ミョルニル』, launches on October 5 in the RPG 『クレイヴ・サーガ 神絆の導師』 from DMM GAMES, operated by 合同会社EXNOA. During the event, players can obtain 『響刻武器』, access feature updates and find various limited-time packs. Sales have also begun for the game’s first scenario pack with ASMR voice content, “新たなるページ：ゲンペー.” A pickup gacha and the second half of the event quest “フォレモントツアー！山の魅力、いただきます！” are also underway.
Facts
Starting today, Monday, October 5
From the end of maintenance on Monday, October 5, through Tuesday, October 13, 12:59
Some SSR Soulmates and Divine Weapons released by March 24, 2026
『ひまわりシンフォニー ドラマCD vol.1』 from Shine Post is set for release on Friday, January 29, 2027!
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The first volume of the drama CD for Himawari Symphony, a unit from the media-mix project “Shine Post,” is set for release by 株式会社ムービック on Jan. 29, 2027 (Fri.). In addition to an audio drama, it includes 2 new songs. A serial code for the earliest advance lottery application for the virtual live event “Another Journey,” scheduled for March 24, 2027, at Zepp DiverCity (TOKYO), is included as a bonus. Price: 5,500 yen (tax included).
Facts
Set for release on Jan. 29, 2027 (Fri.)
〈Price〉5,500 yen (tax included)
Price: ¥2,200 (tax included)
Event date: scheduled for March 24, 2027 (Wed.)
Original2026年11月29日（日）23:59までのご予約をお勧めいたします。
Includes 2 new songs in addition to an audio drama.
〈Item number〉MOVC- 0462
〈JAN code〉: 4550621768002
Released on June 5, 2025 (Thu.).
Starting with the novel “Shine Post” (original work), released in 2021
Companies mentioned：株式会社アニメイトホールディングス、株式会社ムービック、KONAMI、KONAMI Digital Entertainment、Straight Edge Inc.、シャインポスト製作委員会、dアニメストア、アニメイト、ゲーマーズ、≠ME
“Monthly The Television KO1KEYZ Limited Ver.” to get an unprecedented emergency reprint! Issue featuring a “pre-debut group” on the cover draws huge response, with copies selling out one after another
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社KADOKAWA has decided on an emergency reprint of “Monthly The Television November Issue Special Edition: KO1KEYZ Limited Ver.,” released on Sept. 24, after it drew a stronger-than-expected response immediately after publication and copies quickly sold out. A reprint of a limited edition featuring a pre-debut group on the cover is an unprecedented achievement for the “The Television” brand, and the first since “Weekly The Television” in 2019.
Facts
The much-anticipated 12-member global boy group “KO1KEYZ”
Features 4 pages of “Love-Struck Debut Gravure”
【Limited Ver. only】Deluxe 16-page special mini-book
Special price: 1,100 yen (tax included)
Release date: Thursday, September 24, 2026
※Reprint copies are scheduled to ship as they become available, starting in early November.
The “The Television” brand’s first reprint since “Weekly The Television” in 2019.
Companies mentioned：株式会社KADOKAWA、LAPONE ENTERTAINMENT
【13,999 yen in the Amazon sale】RebotAi’s handpicked 11-inch, 128GB Android 16 tablet at this price! “B11AIR” gets an autumn shopping support campaign with a 7,000-yen-off coupon
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
RebotAi is running an autumn shopping support campaign on Amazon.co.jp for the “B11AIR” (11-inch, 128GB, Android 16 tablet). The regular price of 20,999 yen (tax included) is discounted to 13,999 yen (tax included) with a 7,000-yen-off coupon. Features include a 7000mAh battery, Gemini AI support, memory equivalent to 24GB, expansion up to 1TB, and GMS certification.
Facts
Get a 7,000-yen-off coupon
B11AIR, regularly priced at 20,999 yen (tax included)
Android tablet with a large 11-inch display and 128GB of storage
Large-capacity 7000mAh battery
Supports memory capacity equivalent to up to 24GB
3GB of physical RAM
21GB of extended memory
Storage expandable up to 1TB
Features Wi-Fi 5 and supports dual bands at 2.4GHz/5GHz
Also supports Bluetooth 5.0
The B11AIR runs Android 16
Release date: Sept. 1, 2026
Companies mentioned：Shenzhen Yipuda Digital Technology Co., Ltd.、RebotAi、Amazon.co.jp、Google