Introducing Sunshine City’s autumn food events! Enjoy a host of admission-free food events at Sunshine City this fall!
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Sunshine City (Ikebukuro, Tokyo) will host 5 admission-free food events under the autumn theme of “autumn appetite”: the Hokkaido Fair, the Harvest Festival of the Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Festival, the Nippon National Products Exhibition, Islander 2026, and Egg Festival in Tokyo 2026. Limited-time autumn menu items will also be available at Tenbou Park CAFE, along with an “Oimo & Chestnut Menu Fair” at the specialty store complex Alpa and Sky Restaurants.
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5 food events will be held under the theme of “autumn appetite.”
The 65th Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Festival: Harvest Festival
Bringing together approximately 200 stores from across Japan! The Nippon National Products Exhibition offers one of Japan's largest food courts, where visitors can enjoy regional cuisine and specialty products from around the country!
Autumn Tenpa Plate, foil-steamed style: 1,000 yen
With white rice: 1,200 yen
Fluffy Tenkuu sweet potato with butter: 900 yen
Grape soda with fruit pulp, fizzy and refreshing: 800 yen
Custom deli salad: 1,980 yen
Mont Blanc with chestnut skin: 950 yen, à la carte
1,530 yen with a drink
The “Cozy, Fluffy Sweet Potato & Chestnut Menu Fair” will be held from October 9 (Fri.) to November 1 (Sun.).
“Tenbou Park Autumn Sky Play” is running through November 30 (Mon.).
Inquiries: Sunshine City general information, 03-3989-3331
Companies mentioned：株式会社サンシャインシティ、一般社団法人北海道商工会議所連合会、農林水産省、公益財団法人日本農林漁業振興会、全国商工会連合会、国土交通省、公益財団法人 日本離島センター、一般社団法人日本たまごかけごはん研究所、サンシャイン60展望台 てんぼうパーク、サンシャイン60展望台 てんぼうパークCAFE、サンシャイン水族館、JOURNAL STANDARD CAFE、Ducky Duck
[Veterinarian-supervised] Now available! A stress-free approach to weight management for dogs and cats with a diet supplement containing the rare ingredient “AKK bacteria”
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Original株式会社LIPが展開するペットトータルヘルスケアブランド「PET LINK MORE（ペットリンクモア）」が、希少成分「AKK菌（アッカーマンシア・ムシニフィラ）」を1パッケージあたり3,750億個配合した犬猫用ダイエットサプリ『ダイエットサプリ カロリーセーブ＆代謝サポート（AKK菌配合）』を2026年10月5日に新発売。獣医師監修のもと、食物繊維による満腹感サポートとAKK菌による腸内環境への働きかけで、ペットにストレスをかけない体重管理を実現する。
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Original1パッケージあたり3,750億個※3贅沢に配合
Net weight: 45g (powder; dedicated spoon included; approximately 30 days' supply)
Approximately 30 days’ worth
Release date: Monday, Oct. 5, 2026
Small dogs and cats (1.5g), medium-sized dogs (3g), large dogs (4.5g)
Established: August 2022
About 70% of infants carry the bacteria at 6 months of age
By age 1, the carrier rate reaches 90%, the same level as among adults
Accounts for 1–4% of the total number of intestinal bacteria in adults
Companies mentioned：株式会社LIP、PET LINK MORE（ペットリンクモア）、ヤクルト中央研究所
[10G Lineup Ranking] NURO Hikari takes No. 1 with average download speeds exceeding 600Mbps! Also leaves other services far behind in median speeds — Results of the RBB SPEED TEST aggregation for August 2026 (approximately 80,000 measurements)
Mitsubishi Kakoki and KADOKAWA DREAMS sign partnership agreement to share Kawasaki's story with the world
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Mitsubishi Kakoki and KADOKAWA DREAMS have signed a partnership agreement to jointly create a sustainable future, revitalize local communities and share information, with Kawasaki City as their base. Mitsubishi Kakoki will become an official sponsor of KADOKAWA DREAMS, while KADOKAWA DREAMS will participate in the KAWASAKI SOUL decarbonization project promoted by Mitsubishi Kakoki.
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Mitsubishi Kakoki, founded in Kawasaki City in 1935,
It is a powerhouse team that has achieved back-to-back championships, a first for the D.LEAGUE, Japan's first professional dance league
Various members, including No. 5 SOUTA (left) and No. 17 KYARI (right), are expected to take part in the MKK Project
一般社団法人機密情報抹消事業者協会 (KJMJK) will hold its FY2026 Confidential Data Erasure Seminar at Tokyo Women's Plaza on November 26, 2026, on the theme of “Data Security Measures in the Supply Chain.” Professor Eiji Kuwana, president of 情報セキュリティ大学院大学, will give a lecture. The seminar is free to attend, with capacity limited to 70 people on a first-come, first-served basis.
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November 26, 2026, 15:55–17:00
70 people (first come, first served)
Registration deadline: November 19, 2026
Participation fee: free
TEL: 03-6276-1992
FAX: 03-6276-1993
Joined 日本電信電話公社 in 1984
Became director of the NTT Information Sharing Platform Laboratories in 2010
Became director of the NTT Secure Platform Laboratories in 2012
Became a director of NTTアドバンステクノロジ株式会社 in 2016
Became a professor at 情報セキュリティ大学院大学 in September 2023
Became president of the same university in April 2025
Apples take center stage: Apple pies made by an apple candy shop expand from 4 locations in Kumamoto to 13 locations across 3 prefectures
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株式会社林檎堂 launched apple pies from its candied apple specialty shop, Rिंगो堂, in spring 2026 and expanded from 4 locations in Kumamoto Prefecture to 13 locations across 3 prefectures—Fukuoka, Kumamoto and Gifu—in 4 months. The pies are also planned for introduction in Okinawa Prefecture.
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株式会社林檎堂 began selling apple pies in spring 2026, starting at 4 locations in Kumamoto Prefecture as of June 2026.
As of October 6, 2026, the pies are sold at 13 locations: 8 directly operated stores, including 4 in Fukuoka Prefecture and 4 in Kumamoto Prefecture, and 5 franchise locations in Gifu Prefecture.
Ringo-do's apple pies are made without cinnamon. Apples from the same supplier used for its candied apples are thinly sliced, layered on pie pastry and baked.
Apple pies are also planned for introduction at Ringo-do locations in Okinawa Prefecture.
Additional performance and special guest artists announced for “THE NIGHT OF TELE® & P-BASS®”! Ryosuke Nagaoka, Eriko Hashimoto, MIYAVI, Haruko Nagaya & Shingo Anami (Ryokuoushoku Shakai), and Keiichi Sokabe confirmed to appear
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Originalフェンダーミュージック株式会社は、Telecaster®とPrecision Bass®の誕生75周年を記念するスペシャルライブ「Fender x Billboard Live TOKYO presents THE NIGHT OF TELE® & P-BASS® 〜The 75th ANNIVERSARY〜」を追加公演含め2026年11月9日・10日の2日間、Billboard Live TOKYOで開催。亀田誠治率いるスペシャルバンドに加え、長岡亮介、橋本絵莉子、MIYAVI、緑黄色社会の長屋晴子と穴見真吾、曽我部恵一ら豪華ゲストアーティストの出演が決定した。
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A special live show celebrating the 75th anniversaries of Fender's signature electric guitar, the “Telecaster®,” and electric bass, the “Precision Bass®”
The Telecaster® and Precision Bass® were introduced in 1951 and will both celebrate their 75th anniversaries in 2026
In addition to Monday, Nov. 9, a performance has also been scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 10.
DX Seat DUO \28,400 (sold as a pair)
DUO Seat \27,300 (sold as a pair)
DX Seat Counter \14,200
S Reserved Seat \13,100
R Reserved Seat \12,000
Casual Seat \11,500 (includes 1 drink)
2026/10/7 (Wed.) 12:00 noon = Advance sales for Club BBL members and corporate members (Billboard Live)
2026/10/9 (Fri.) 12:00 noon = Sales to guest members and the general public (Billboard Live / e+)
Address: 4F Garden Terrace, Tokyo Midtown, 9-7-4 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0052
Companies mentioned：フェンダーミュージック株式会社、Fender、Billboard Live TOKYO、阪急阪神ホールディングスグループ、e+（イープラス）
Steam/PlayStation5 [アンシェリアントリガー] announces “Believe,” the ending theme sung by Miho Morikawa!
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Original株式会社ピクセルは、Steam/PlayStation5向けゲーム『アンシェリアントリガー』のエンディングテーマ「Believe」を森川美穂さんの歌唱で公開。Steam版は2026年12月10日、PS5版は2027年発売予定。森川美穂さんのNew Album『Roots and Wings』は2026年10月21日発売予定で、「Believe」は新曲として収録される。
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The Steam version on 2026年12月10日
The PlayStation 5 version is scheduled for release in 2027
Scheduled for release on 2026年10月21日
2026年10月18日 (Sun.) 7th AVENUE
2026年11月22日 (Sun.) Tokuzo
A total of 24 stages in both Story Mode and Arcade Mode
01 In The Beginning (Instrumental) ... 11 Believe (new song)
KRAFTON begins accepting pre-orders today for the Nintendo Switch™2 version of The Ascent Ultimate Edition
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KRAFTON began accepting pre-orders on 2026年10月6日 for the download-only Nintendo Switch™2 version of The Ascent Ultimate Edition, a cyberpunk action-shooter RPG developed by its subsidiary Neon Giant. The worldwide simultaneous launch is set for 2026年12月3日, and the pre-order price is 3,150 yen, 10% off the regular price of 3,500 yen. A legacy patch is also scheduled for release on Nov. 19 for PC, XBOX, and PlayStation.
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Original1人でのプレイに加え、最大4人での協力プレイに対応しています。
The game was released for PC (Steam) and XBOX in July 2021
It was subsequently released for PlayStation® in March 2022
In the 5 years since launch, the total number of players has exceeded 12 million.
It includes all 3 DLCs released to date: the story expansion Cyber Heist and the additional content packs CyberSec Pack and Cyber Warrior Pack.
Regular price: 3,500 yen
Pre-order discount price: 3,150 yen (10% off)
During the pre-order period, you can purchase it for the special price of 3,150 yen, discounted 10% from the regular price of 3,500 yen.
Pre-orders opened today, Tuesday, Oct. 6, at 10:00 a.m. Japan time.
Release date: Thursday, Dec. 3, 2026
Ahead of the release of the Nintendo Switch™2 version, a “Legacy Patch” will be released on Thursday, Nov. 19, for existing versions on PC, XBOX Series X|S, and PlayStation®.
CERO rating: Z (for ages 18 and older only)
Neon Giant is an independent game studio founded in Uppsala, Sweden, in 2018
Mirrativ partner agency MirraMirra holds the “MirraMirra AWARD 2026”! Takehisa Reiji wins MVP
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OTAGROUP株式会社 announced that MirraMirra, a partner agency of Mirrativ, its smartphone screen-sharing game-streaming platform, held the “MirraMirra AWARD 2026” at 有楽町マルイ on 2026年8月23日. Takehisa Reiji won MVP. Comments were also released from the other award recipients: Sakata Urin, who reached Star Class S in the shortest time; Takehisa Reiji, who received the awards for the most paid coins and the most cheerleaders; Hisooto Iri, for the longest streaming hours; Reina M. Potest, for the longest time spent circulating among streams; Sakemi-sama, winner of the triple crown at the newcomer event; You, Best Ambassador; and Yochan, Best Supporter.
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The “MirraMirra AWARD 2026” was held at 有楽町マルイ on 2026年8月23日
Within 90 days of debut, they had not achieved results such as reaching Star Class S or winning the Newcomer Grand Prix
Apparently, the cumulative total exceeds 2000 hours
Originalおよそ1日平均10時間見てるっぽくて
People who have not streamed on Mirrativ from any account in the past 90 days
・18 years or older; any gender
※Based on the company’s research, as of the end of March 2026
Get ready for autumn and winter with seasonal clothing changes, bathroom and kitchen cleaning, and make-ahead meals! Housekeeping-matching platform “Taskaji” offers ¥500 off requests through the end of October
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株式会社タスカジ is running its “Summer Fatigue Reset Campaign” on its housekeeping-matching platform “Taskaji,” offering all users a ¥500-off coupon. The discount applies to one-time requests and new recurring contracts for household tasks involved in getting ready for autumn and winter, such as seasonal clothing changes, bathroom and kitchen cleaning, and make-ahead meals. The reservation application deadline is 23:59 on October 31, 2026, and the service is available in the Kanto and Kansai regions and Fukuoka.
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¥500 off eligible requests
With the lowest-priced plan, ¥500 off the price starting at ¥4,500 for 3 hours
Applies to 1 request (for 3 hours)
Reservation application deadline: by 23:59 on Saturday, October 31, 2026
The reservation deadline is 23:59 on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
[One unit of each model available worldwide] Two special “Ferrari Purosangue” models themed around Okayama traditions, “KATANA” and “DENIM,” unveiled for the first time
“Set it up in a snap, pack it away just as quickly.” A compact, sturdy companion for day trips on the road and family camping. A high-type model joins the X-FRAME series.
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Outdoor brand “Hilander（ハイランダー）” from 株式会社ナチュラム will launch 2 high-type products from its lightweight, compact X-FRAME series—a compact high chair and compact high table—on October 16, 2026. Designed for easier sitting and standing, they are suitable for a wide range of settings, including day trips on the road and family camping.
Karteko and GROOVE X enter into business partnership
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株式会社カルテ庫 and GROOVE X株式会社 announced a business partnership and the launch of “KarBo,” a new business combining Karteko’s PHR service “Karteko” with the family robot “LOVOT.” The initiative aims to achieve “health awareness without conscious effort” by using natural interactions with LOVOT as an entry point to collect and analyze health data through sensing and AI. It will first be rolled out in the care sector, with plans to expand to healthcare, corporate wellness, beauty, education, local governments and other fields in the future.
“Portable Squash Tour 2026 in Kawasaki Azalea” to be held on October 10 (Sat.) and 11 (Sun.)
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Be-Win株式会社 announced that it will hold “Portable Squash Tour 2026 in Kawasaki Azalea supported by 株式会社レント,” a free squash experience event using an inflatable mobile court, at Sunlight Plaza in the underground Kawasaki Azalea mall, directly connected to JR Kawasaki Station and Keikyu Kawasaki Station, on October 10 (Sat.) and 11 (Sun.), 2026. The event is sponsored by 株式会社レント. Admission is free, for ages 4 and up, and no advance reservation is required.
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The cumulative number of participants has exceeded 2,000
Despite being approximately 1/3 the size of a standard court
October 6 is Dom Dom Hamburger Day! Original apparel and on-demand services that turn your love for ドムドムハンバーガー into something tangible launch successively from October on “Talking about”!
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株式会社トーキング announced that it has signed a product licensing agreement with ドムドムハンバーガー, Japan’s first hamburger chain, and will roll out the “Talking about DOMDOM LIFE” collection successively from October to mark ドムドムハンバーガー Day on October 6. The products include original T-shirts, tote bags, bandanas and made-to-order original key chains.
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3,850 yen (tax included)
2,750 yen (tax included)
2,200 yen (tax included)
[Release date] From 18:00 on Friday, October 9, 2026
Online medical service “Oops WOMB” begins offering “Droeth Flex combination tablets,” an ultra-low-dose birth control pill that can be taken continuously for up to 120 days
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Oops WOMB（ウープス ウーム）, an online birth control pill prescription service offered by 株式会社SQUIZ, began offering the ultra-low-dose pill “Droeth Flex combination tablets” on September 29, 2026. The pill can be taken continuously for up to 120 days, reducing the number of periods per year to around 3–4.
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Can be taken for up to 120 consecutive days without a break
Can reduce the number of periods per year to around “3–4”
Start of availability: Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Oops is an online medical service launched in April 2021
[Exhibitor Report] More than 250 people took part in the “coffin experience”! “はなうたガーデン－伊東－ × デスフェス × おはかんり” exhibited jointly at GOOD LIFE Fair 2026
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Original東武緑地株式会社（はなうたガーデン－伊東－）、一般社団法人デスフェス、株式会社おはかんりの3者は、2026年9月25日〜27日に東京ビッグサイトで開催された朝日新聞社主催「GOOD LIFE フェア 2026」に「Good Life, Good Death」をコンセプトに共同出展。3日間で約800名がブースを訪れ、うち250名以上が2分間のプレミアム「入棺体験」に参加、約250枚の「花びらポストイット」が貼られた。
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Held at Tokyo Big Sight from Friday, September 25, to Sunday, 27, 2026
A huge success, with about 800 people stopping by the booth over 3 days
A premium 2-minute coffin experience using beautiful coffins by a coffin designer
About 250 sticky notes were put up
“Cherish how you live and the present”: (38 responses)
“Calm and at peace”: (29 responses)
“Fun and enjoyable”: (29 responses)
“The perspective of those seeing someone off and funerals”: (20 responses)
ウラロジゲームカンパニー releases its report on its first appearance at TGS2026! Why is a VTuber agency attending a gaming festival?
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ウラロジゲームカンパニー, a gaming and specialist-knowledge VTuber agency operated by 株式会社Lighthouse Studio, made its first appearance at Tokyo Game Show 2026 (TGS2026), held at Makuhari Messe from September 17 to 20, 2026. The booth was in Hall 1, booth 01-C12, and featured life-size panels of its 5 talents, large monitors, and live streams. About 9,000 flyers were distributed during the event, and all 500 limited-edition shopping bags were handed out. The booth was designed around the concept of a “business PC” and also hosted a social media posting campaign and a fan-favorite character poll. The newly established VTuber agency, which debuted about 1 month earlier, reports on the results of its first appearance at one of the gaming industry’s largest festivals.
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“Tokyo Game Show 2026,” held at Makuhari Messe from Thursday, September 17, to Sunday, 20, 2026
About 9,000 flyers distributed throughout the event
Free release of “4 Signs That a Core System Renewal Project Is Going Off Track, as Seen in ERP Renewal Support”
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株式会社NTTデータ・ビズインテグラル has released a free white paper, “4 Signs That a Core System Renewal Project Is Going Off Track, as Seen in ERP Renewal Support,” outlining 4 signs that ERP and core system renewal projects are going off track and the structural causes behind them. It discusses cases in which actions taken with good intentions—such as prolonged deliberations and difficulties selecting vendors—become the start of a project going off track, and explains the importance of clarifying the objectives of a renewal.
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Adopted by more than 2,000 companies since its full-scale rollout in 2011
Since its full-scale rollout in 2011
Capital: 450 million yen
Established: May 27, 2009
4 signs common to projects going off track
The number of forms covered exceeds several hundred
Eye-care bodywork clinic アイケアLaBo reaches 80 locations nationwide; 4 new clinics open in September across 3 regions: Kanto, Tokai, and Kyushu
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アイケアLaBo, a bodywork clinic specializing in eye-related problems and operated by 株式会社アイケアLaBo, opened 4 new locations in Tochigi, Chiba, Aichi, and Fukuoka in September 2026, bringing its nationwide total to 80. The milestone came about 4 years after the Yoyogi main clinic opened in July 2022 and about 2 years after the franchise rollout began. The company is expanding its network from northern Kanto to Kyushu and, in partnership with 一般社団法人予防眼科協会, aims to make eye care part of everyday life and build a network of 100 locations.
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The number of locations nationwide has reached 80
Opened 4 new locations in Tochigi, Chiba, Aichi, and Fukuoka in September 2026
Reached the milestone of 80 locations nationwide about 4 years after opening and about 2 years after beginning franchise expansion
80 locations nationwide about 2 years after beginning franchise expansion
Aiming to reach 100 locations by the end of this year
First visit: ¥10,000 (tax included / about 80 minutes)
株式会社及富 has announced Nambu ironware collaboration products—a skillet and an iron kettle—featuring a design of Oshu City’s official mascot “おうしゅうたろう.” A presentation ceremony for the Oshu mayor and character designer Yoshida Sensha will be held on October 9, 2026. The skillet is scheduled to be sold made to order for ¥22,000 including tax. The iron kettle is not planned for sale.
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Retail price: ¥22,000 (including tax)
Founded in 1848
18 cm in diameter
Overall length, including the handle: 36 cm
Depth: 4.5 cm
Height from the trivet to the handle: 24 cm; trivet width (including the iron kettle): 24 cm
Nambu ironware iron kettle, Swallow Pot, 0.6 L
Event date and time: Friday, October 9, 2026, 1:15 p.m.–1:50 p.m.
★Sports Day is on the 12th★ “A Guide to Mölkky for Everyone: Learn the Basics and Improve with This 1 Book,” on sale 10/14
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株式会社メイツユニバーサルコンテンツ has announced that it will publish “A Guide to Mölkky for Everyone: Learn the Basics and Improve with This 1 Book,” an introductory guide to the Finnish sport of Mölkky, on October 14, 2026, under the supervision of 一般社団法人日本モルック協会.
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Release date: Available from October 14, 2026, at bookstores nationwide and online retailers
List price: ¥2,143 (tax included)
Page count: 112 pages
There are currently more than 60 JMA-affiliated regional organizations nationwide, with trial sessions and practice sessions held in various areas
A new work, “Mass of Waves,” an experience available only here, is coming to チームラボプラネッツ
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チームラボプラネッツ TOKYO DMM.com in Toyosu, Tokyo, has unveiled “Mass of Waves,” a new work that invites visitors to use their bodies to enter a soft sculpture. “When You Stand in the Flow, a Vortex Is Born” and “A Fleeting Crystal Waterfall” have also been enhanced.
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Opening hours: 8:00–22:00 * Final admission is 1 hour before closing
Tokyo, Toyosu (6-1-16 Toyosu, Koto City, Tokyo, teamLab Planets TOKYO)
The aesthetic inherited from Humphrey Bogart’s legendary “Bogey” bag: the S.T. DUPONT “Iconic” collection launches
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S.T. Dupont Japan is launching the “Iconic” collection, which inherits the aesthetic of the legendary “Bogey” bag made for actor Humphrey Bogart in 1947. Combining durable canvas with leather and metal details, the collection includes a travel bag (¥156,200), messenger bag (¥117,700) and backpack (¥139,700), available at directly operated stores nationwide and the official online store.
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Paris, 1947. Actor Humphrey Bogart, who was visiting France, met S.T. Dupont
A French luxury maison founded in 1872
In 1953, it unveiled its first women’s bag
In 1973, it was commissioned by Jacqueline Kennedy
With its unique techniques passed down for more than 150 years
Beyondge supports UX design for the Trailhead Group’s next-generation ordering system “WaoPad,” accelerating the full-scale implementation of AI features
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Beyondge株式会社 will support UX design for “WaoPad,” a next-generation ordering system for restaurants developed by SBWorks, a consolidated subsidiary of Trailhead Global Holdings (securities code: 3358), and accelerate the full-scale implementation of AI features. WaoPad will begin rolling out to Trailhead Group restaurants in October 2026 and will be the first practical initiative under the “Digital Food Tech Strategy,” launched by 3 companies in May 2026.
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Securities code: 3358
Targeting sales of 20 billion yen in the fiscal year ending March 2031
Aiming for 500 stores across the group
The “Digital Food Tech Strategy,” launched by 3 companies in May 2026
WaoPad will begin rolling out to Trailhead Group restaurants in October 2026
AI-robot integration (from 2027 onward)
Established in August 2022
Companies mentioned：Beyondge株式会社、Trailhead Global Holdings株式会社、株式会社SBWorks、株式会社ホロラボ、Senxeed Robotics株式会社、株式会社AntAI
【Japan’s first!】“BESTIA IN Dolby Vision+Atmos ™” at シネマサンシャイン三郷: preview event on 10/5 (Mon.)
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佐々木興業株式会社 announced that it will introduce Dolby Vision+Atmos to the premium theater “BESTIA (Theater 12)” at シネマサンシャイン三郷 and reopen it on October 6, 2026, as “BESTIA IN Dolby Vision+Atmos.” This is the first installation of Dolby Vision+Atmos in a theater’s own PLF (premium large format) in Japan. A preview event will be held on October 5, with President Takehiko Sasaki and Takuya Ozaki of Dolby Japan speaking. Dolby Vision reproduces images with a contrast ratio of 1 million to 1, while Dolby Atmos delivers immersive sound using up to 128 sound objects. More than 930 titles are available in the format. The surcharge is 400 yen in addition to the regular ticket price.
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Regular ticket price + 400 yen surcharge for Dolby Vision+Atmos
Theater 12 seating capacity: 281 seats
More than 930 feature films released or scheduled for release in Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos
By using up to 128 sound objects
OriginalDolby Vision は 100 万対1のコントラスト比によって
12 screens in total / 2,481 seats + 26 wheelchair spaces
The Sasaki Kogyo Group (operates 16 movie theaters under the Cinema Sunshine name)
“Girls und Panzer das Finale” Chapter ５: flat rate of 1,900 yen + 400 yen
佐々木興業株式会社 on Monday, October 5, 2026
Launch date: Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Companies mentioned：佐々木興業株式会社、シネマサンシャイン三郷、シネマサンシャイングループ、Dolby Japan 株式会社、Dolby
Clinical problems that cannot be resolved with evidence, guidelines or empathy alone can be addressed more effectively by reconsidering them through the lens of patients’ experiences. Book release: “Event-Centered Medicine: Techniques for Skillfully Addressing Patients’ Experiences”
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株式会社医学書院 announced that it will publish “Event-Centered Medicine: Techniques for Skillfully Addressing Patients’ Experiences,” edited by Seiji Bito (special deputy director for general medicine promotion at 医療法人財団慈生会 野村病院), in August 2026. A book for doctors, nurses and pharmacists, it presents a methodology for reframing clinical problems that cannot be resolved with evidence, guidelines or empathy alone by viewing patients’ experiences as “events.”
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List price: 4,180 yen (base price 3,800 yen + tax)
Base price 3,800 yen + tax
280 pages
Publication month: August 2026
ISBN 978-4-260-06606-8
Founded in 1944
In 2023, Bito published “How Should We Engage with Patients’ Decision-Making? Techniques for Integrating Logic and Practice” (Igaku-Shoin)
A day to enjoy the forest, with or without disabilities. “Pokapoka Marche 2026” to be held at フォレストアドベンチャー・フジ on 10/18 (Sun.)
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株式会社フォレストアドベンチャー announced that it will co-host “Pokapoka Marche 2026” with ぽかぽかキャンプ on October 18, 2026, at フォレストアドベンチャー・フジ in 富士河口湖町, Yamanashi Prefecture. The event will offer a variety of forest-based activities that everyone can enjoy, with or without disabilities, including zip slide and outdoor wheelchair experiences and craft activities. Guide dogs and therapy dogs are also expected to participate.
Facts
Date and time: October 18, 2026 (Sun.), 11:00–16:00
American Express corporate cards begin data integration with “SAPPHIRE Expense Management”
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Miletos株式会社 announced that it has begun integrating transaction data from corporate cards issued by アメリカン・エキスプレス・インターナショナル, Inc. with “SAPPHIRE Expense Management,” its AI-powered expense management SaaS. Automatic imports of card transaction details and AI-powered matching and checks help reduce data-entry workloads, streamline accounting and approval processes, and strengthen internal controls.
Facts
A global brand offering payment and lifestyle services, founded in New York State, US, in 1850
It opened a branch in Yokohama and began operations in 1917 (Taisho 6)
Through its proprietary merchant network of more than 100 million locations worldwide
Established: June 2016
Location: 7th floor, DAIWA Ginza Building, 6-2-1 Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo
[Free admission] Notice of a joint training conference for general employment, organized by support organizations and hosted by employment support Type B provider Study Hub
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Study Hub, an employment support Type B provider operated by 日本介護事業株式会社, will co-host a joint training conference for support organizations on general employment with WellsTech株式会社 (GIF-TECH's) and 合同会社size (クリエイティブセンターsize). The hybrid event will run for 3 days: 2 days online from October 12 to 13, 2026, and 1 day in person in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, on October 23. Admission is free. It is aimed at new employees of employment support facilities and others, with capacity for approximately 20–30 participants. The event was planned as a forum for sharing knowledge about support for general employment across facilities.
Facts
A cumulative total of 25 users have so far secured jobs in the general workforce
The job retention rate after employment is 84% (as of October 1, 2026)
A total of 3 days: 2 days online and 1 day in person in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, on Friday, October 23
Day 1: Monday, October 12, 2026, 16:00–18:00 (online)
Day 2: Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 16:00–18:00 (online)
Day 3: Friday, October 23, 2026, 10:00–17:00 (in person; doors open at 9:30)
Muro Tsuyoshi makes a lavish appearance as a butler for just a few seconds?! New TV commercial for Ore no Milk Candy, “The Prince of White Cows: Oreno Milk,” released
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ノーベル製菓株式会社 will begin airing its new TV commercial, “The Prince of White Cows: Oreno Milk,” featuring Muro Tsuyoshi as a butler, nationwide on October 1, 2026. Muro makes a lavish appearance as the butler for just a few seconds. In addition, 4 new web commercials will be released from October 6. The ads promote the milk candy “俺のミルクキャンデー” as “ノーベル製菓’s greatest masterpiece” with “a whole different level of richness.”
Facts
TV commercial: Thursday, October 1, 2026
Web commercial: Tuesday, October 6, 2026, from 13:00
I turned 50 in January 2026.
New web commercials: “The Butler’s Luxurious Soliloquy,” “The Butler’s Luxurious Word Chain,” “The Butler’s Luxurious Humming,” and “The Butler’s Luxurious Grumbling”
Broadcast area: Nationwide, excluding some regions
AWL selected for 経済産業省’s Go-Tech Program — Taking edge AI from “seeing” to “acting” to advance autonomous safety at manufacturing sites
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AWL株式会社 has been selected for 経済産業省 and 中小企業庁’s Growth-Oriented Support for Research and Development by Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises and Others (Go-Tech Program), and received a grant decision dated August 6, 2026. The research and development of an AI agent system using edge AI to ensure autonomous safety at manufacturing sites will be carried out by a consortium including Tohoku University, DENSO Hokkaido, Toyota Auto Body, Kikuchi Food Industry, and TV Hokkaido. The 3-year project will run from its kickoff in September 2026 through March 2029.
Facts
We are pleased to announce that the grant decision was made on August 6, 2026.
The project will run for 3 years, from its kickoff in September 2026 through March 2029.
株式会社LDKプロジェクト will speak at Rental Housing Fair 2026 Osaka, to be held at INTEX Osaka on November 26, 2026. It will hold a free seminar explaining how to achieve returns exceeding 50% through rural resort minpaku rentals.
Facts
株式会社LDKプロジェクト operates 120 minpaku properties and vacation rentals, mainly in the Kansai region.
LDK Project will speak at a special seminar at Rental Housing Fair 2026 Osaka, beginning at 13:40 on Thursday, November 26, 2026, at INTEX Osaka.
There is a case in which a rural detached house was used as a vacation rental to achieve a 50% return.
It has marketing methods that achieve a direct booking rate of over 70%.
Some urban minpaku properties generate monthly sales of more than 3 million yen.
It has space design and branding strategies that won 1st place in a minpaku contest for 3 consecutive years.
Its president and CEO is Hiroyuki Ikuta, who has published the book “The Resort Minpaku Handbook.”
An influx of tourists is expected in 2030 with the opening of Osaka IR.
QOOPIE’s new song “CLUTCH,” written for Altiri Chiba, set for release on Wednesday, October 21
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Altiri Chiba, a men’s professional basketball club in the B.LEAGUE, will use “CLUTCH,” a new song written for the team by 4-piece instrumental band QOOPIE, as the timeout music at its home games during the 2026-27 season. The song will be available on major music streaming services from Wednesday, October 21.
Facts
Altiri Chiba is using QOOPIE’s new song “CLUTCH,” written for the team, as timeout music at its home games during the 2026-27 season
“CLUTCH” will be available on major music streaming and download services from Wednesday, October 21
In the 2025-26 season, QOOPIE’s “Alaska” was used as the halftime song for Altiri Chiba’s “Aills” and won the Best Performance Award at the B.LEAGUE AWARD SHOW 2025-26.
QOOPIE released its 1st Full Album, “FUNKHIGHWAY,” in April 2026.
QOOPIE composed the soundtrack for TV Tokyo’s Drama 9 series “Borders: Metropolitan Police Department Special Cases Response Unit” in 2026.
Two services added to the “Makasete IT BX Series”: the “Makasete IT Management Roadmap Service” and the “Makasete IT Management Navigation Service” — supporting small and medium-sized businesses as they lay the groundwork for business succession
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キヤノンシステムアンドサポート株式会社 (Canon S&S) will add the “Makasete IT Management Roadmap Service” and the “Makasete IT Management Navigation Service” to its “Makasete IT BX Series,” which supports sustainable management at small and medium-sized businesses, and begin offering them on October 6, 2026. Through discussions with certified management consultants and business management advisers, the services help business owners and successors put their aspirations and values into words, clarify management challenges, define their vision for the future, and make decisions related to business succession.
Facts
Makasete IT Management Roadmap Service ¥600,000
Makasete IT Management Navigation Service, first year ¥900,000
Makasete IT Management Navigation Service, each subsequent year ¥600,000
Offering begins on October 6, 2026.
The “Makasete IT Management Workshop Service,” launched on August 27, 2026
The program is expanding to 15 cities across 9 countries: the United Kingdom, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Canada, Spain, France and, newly, Italy.
For more than 100 restaurants in 9 countries around the world
More than US$1.5 million (approximately ¥240 million*) in grants
Number of supported restaurants: 10
Original支援金額： 1店舗あたり230万円
Total grants: ¥23 million
Application deadline: November 17 (Tue.) at 13:59
Over the past 4 years, more than 230 restaurants around the world have received
More than US$3.2 million (approximately ¥510 million*) in grants
The program launched in 2022 in 5 countries and 5 cities.
*Converted at an exchange rate of US$1 = ¥158
Companies mentioned：アメリカン・エキスプレス・インターナショナル, Inc.（American Express International, Inc.）、International Downtown Association Foundation（IDA財団）、国際ダウンタウン協会（IDA）、JCB
“Nighttime Dispatch Option” expands service area to help reduce challenges in nighttime medical care at nursing care facilities
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ドクターメイト株式会社 announced that it will expand the service area for its “Nighttime Dispatch Option” for nursing care facilities starting February 1, 2027. Nurses from partner medical institutions travel to facilities at night to provide medical care and accompany residents during emergency transport. The service area will expand to a wider area of Kanagawa Prefecture, including Yokohama.
Facts
Service launch date: scheduled for February 1, 2027
The “Nighttime Dispatch Option” was officially launched in February 2026 as an option for “Nighttime On-Call Support™.”
As of June 2026, it had been adopted by more than 1200 facilities across Japan.
The cumulative number of consultations has exceeded 200,000.
It has surpassed 10% of the approximately 10,000 special nursing homes in Japan.
It has been adopted by nursing care facilities in all 47 prefectures of Japan.
Carbon EX registers its first J-Credit project to generate credits through the installation of high-efficiency boilers
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Carbon EX株式会社 has registered its first J-Credit project to generate credits through the installation of high-efficiency boilers as a program-type project called the “Carbon EX J-Credit Generation Consortium (Boiler Installation).” As the project owner, the company aims to aggregate CO2 reduction activities by small businesses nationwide and obtain J-Credit certification and generate credits.
Facts
Capital: ¥400 million (including capital reserves)
“SkyPerfecTV! Professional Baseball Ambassador Battery’s Activity Project 2026” Part 4: YouTube video released today!
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スカパーＪＳＡＴ株式会社 has released on YouTube a video of Battery’s visit to Oisix Niigata Albirex BC, the 4th installment of the “Activity Project 2026” featuring the SkyPerfecTV! Professional Baseball Ambassadors. The video includes interviews with pitcher Katsuki Matayoshi and CBO Masumi Kuwata, as well as an introduction to the stadium food.
Facts
It will be available on the “SkyPerfecTV! Baseball” YouTube channel starting October 6 (Tue.).
SkyPerfecTV! marked its 30th anniversary on October 1, 2026.
This time, the feature takes a closer look at what makes Oisix Niigata Albirex BC special, as the team joined the NPB Farm League in 2024.
【フェアフィールド・バイ・マリオット 道の駅プロジェクト】A one-night-only Christmas dinner featuring winter ingredients from Kyotamba and Tamba Wine!
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フェアフィールド・バイ・マリオット 道の駅プロジェクト, operated by Sekisui House Hotel Management, will team up with the Kyotamba winery Tamba Wine to host a one-night-only Christmas dinner on December 19, 2026, featuring winter ingredients from Kyotamba, including Kyoto duck®, game meat and Japanese Black wagyu, paired with 4 wines. This experiential event is exclusively for guests staying at フェアフィールド・バイ・マリオット・京都京丹波 and is limited to 12 people.
Facts
Operates 29 hotels across Japan focused on accommodation
The event will be held on December 19, 2026.
■Date and time: December 19, 2026 (Sat.), 17:00–20:30
With wine pairings: ¥16,000 (tax included) per person
Without wine pairings: ¥12,000 (tax included) per person
■ Capacity: 12 people
※ Minimum number of participants: 6
Amuse-bouche, 2 appetizers, seasonal fish, meat (Kyoto duck®, game meat and Japanese Black wagyu), dessert, coffee, plus 4 pairing wines
A red wine aged in barrels for 18 months
A rare dessert wine made from carefully selected, hand-picked fully ripe fruit with a sugar content exceeding 35 degrees
A winery highly regarded around the world, having won the Monde Selection Gold Award for 6 consecutive years since 1984, among other accolades.
Fairfield, with more than 1,300 properties in 20 countries and regions,
Tamba Wine was founded in 1979 by its founder, Tetsuo Kuroi.
The “Autumn Campaign” plan is on sale for a limited time through November 30, 2026.
Booking period: Monday, October 12, 2026 to Monday, December 7, 2026, 17:00
radiko official character ラジまる completes “Yuru Verse 2026” alongside listeners and ambassadors from 59 programs!
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株式会社radiko’s official character ラジまる made its first entry in the popular vote event “Yuru Verse 2026” (formerly the Yuru-Chara Grand Prix), finishing with 10,615 points and ranking 48th. Personalities from 59 programs across 35 stations nationwide became “ラジまる Ambassadors” and took part in promotional activities. The campaign also featured the LINE OpenChat ラジまる応援団 for connecting with fans and the sale of 9 new types of merchandise.
Facts
Received 10,615 votes
Ranked 48th
From 35 broadcasting stations nationwide
Personalities from 59 programs became “ラジまる Ambassadors”
Online voting over 2 months
October 4–October 5 at GMOアリーナさいたま
9 new types of ラジまる merchandise go on sale
70 LINE Coins (sticker shop)
190 yen (LINE STORE)
40 types in total
385 yen per month (tax included)
480 yen per month (tax included)
620 yen per month, tax included
radiko marked its 15th anniversary in December 2025
All 99 commercial radio stations and NHK
Companies mentioned：株式会社radiko、radiko、ラジまる、HBCラジオ、STVラジオ、IBCラジオ、Date fm エフエム仙台、ABSラジオ、YBC山形放送、ふくしまFM、TBSラジオ、文化放送、ニッポン放送、interfm、LuckyFM 茨城放送、ＫＮＢラジオ、ＦＭとやま、MROラジオ、FM FUJI、SBCラジオ、TOKAI RADIO、SBSラジオ、レディオキューブ ＦＭ三重、ABCラジオ、OBCラジオ大阪、FM大阪、Kiss FM KOBE、ラジオ関西、α-STATION FM KYOTO、ＲＳＫラジオ、ＦＭ岡山、FM徳島、RKC高知放送、RKBラジオ、LOVE FM、RKKラジオ、エフエム大分、ＭＢＣラジオ、NHK、LINE、GMOアリーナさいたま、≠ME、Saucy Dog、爆笑問題、HKT48
【小野建株式会社】Supporting local junior high school students’ learning: Gifu Sales Office (formerly Mino Sales Office) hosts local students for a workplace experience
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小野建株式会社’s Gifu Sales Office (formerly Mino Sales Office) hosted 3 local junior high school students from Kani, Gifu Prefecture, for a workplace experience program for the 3rd consecutive year. Over 2 days, the students experienced a company briefing, a factory tour, cutting steel with a plasma cutting machine, and removing burrs and finishing products. Yoshiteru Ito, head of the Mino Sales Office, shared comments on the initiative’s contribution to helping students better understand work. The office was renamed from “Mino Sales Office” to “Gifu Sales Office” effective October 1.
Facts
We hosted a workplace experience program for the 3rd consecutive year.
The 3 students listened attentively and studied hard, their eyes shining with interest.
Original2日間とも怪我や事故等なく、無事に終了することができました。
Established: August 1949
※ The office was renamed from Mino Sales Office to Gifu Sales Office effective October 1.
Specialty restaurant Pierre wins a place on the TOP100 Restaurants of the World for 2026 list
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Pierre, the specialty restaurant at インターコンチネンタルホテル大阪, has been selected for Luxury Lifestyle Awards’ “TOP100 Restaurants of the World for 2026.” The award comes in a landmark year in which the restaurant has been featured in the ミシュランガイド Kyoto and Osaka for 10 consecutive years. The team, led by head chef Hitotaka Shibahara, was recognized for its culinary experience featuring carefully selected ingredients and French techniques, along with personalized service.
Facts
October 6, 2026, Osaka, Japan
2026 marks 10 consecutive years listed in the ミシュランガイド
For many years, across more than 400 categories in over 100 countries worldwide
For many years, across more than 400 categories
Number of guest rooms: 272
A total of 215 hotel rooms
A total of 57 residential suites
5 dining venues
4 banquet and meeting facilities
Opened on Wednesday, June 5, 2013
More than 220 hotels with over 73,500 rooms in 70 countries worldwide
More than 73,500 rooms
More than 220 hotels
It has more than 6,600 hotels in over 100 countries worldwide
More than 2,200 hotels in development
One of the world’s largest loyalty programs, with 145 million members
A blissful moment savoring strawberries: a special afternoon tea brimming with Amaou strawberries
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ヨコハマ グランド インターコンチネンタル ホテル will offer its Amaou Afternoon Tea, featuring the Fukuoka-grown branded strawberry Amaou, at the Marine Blue Lounge & Bar on the 2nd floor from December 1, 2026 to February 28, 2027. Amaou strawberries are used in every sweet, including verrines, Paris-Brest, mousse and tarts. A Christmas version served with stollen will also be available on December 24 and 25.
Marriott Bonvoy to offer once-in-a-lifetime experiences at the 2027 Australian Open
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Marriott Bonvoy, マリオット・インターナショナル’s travel program, has unveiled its largest-ever collection of “Marriott Bonvoy Moments” as an official partner of the 2027 Australian Open. The program offers more than 250 experience packages and 120 “Summer of Tennis” packages in Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Hobart and Perth. It will also feature an in-person opportunity to meet young tennis player Alex Eala and a “1-Point Drop” program that allows members to enter with 1 point.
Facts
More than 250 experience packages to enjoy the 2027 Australian Open
120 “Summer of Tennis” packages
The “1-Point Drop” program lets members redeem just 1 Marriott Bonvoy point for a Marriott Bonvoy Moments experience
A portfolio of more than 30 distinctive brands from Marriott Bonvoy
From October 2026, Marriott Bonvoy members can bid in auctions using points
Applications will begin being accepted on a rolling basis from September 18 through the end of the year
How can you turn what you love into work in a town you love? A talk event on Oct. 21 (Thu.) featuring 2 people who have found a way of working that suits them!
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シビレ株式会社 announced that it will hold a talk event on October 21, inviting 2 guests who moved to Sanjo City and do work they love, under the concept of “OFF TOKYO,” which promotes a way of life that is not tied to Tokyo. They will share their stories of finding a way of working that suits them.
Facts
Sanjo City, where around 40 people are currently active and the number of members of the Regional Revitalization Cooperation Corps is among the highest in Japan
Spend Christmas with someone special over an exceptional hotel dinner that will stay in your heart forever
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ヨコハマ グランド インターコンチネンタル ホテル announced that it will offer special Christmas menus at 5 restaurants and lounges from December 19 to 25, 2026, during the Christmas season. The venues are the French restaurant Azure, PIER21 MUSIC CAFE & BAR, Marine Blue Lounge & Bar, Ocean Terrace Buffet Dining, and the Chinese restaurant Karyu (驊騮).
Facts
Special menus will be available at 5 restaurants and lounges, including French and Chinese cuisine and a buffet
Also available for 15,000 yen, including a glass of champagne.
Children (ages 5–12): 3,500 yen
Children (ages 5–12): 6,500 yen (includes 1 glass of orange juice)
24,000 yen, including a glass of champagne
26,000 yen, including a guaranteed window-side seat and a glass of champagne
Dining is limited to 120 minutes
Christmas lunch buffet… Dining is limited to 90 minutes
【QUICKCAMP】Begins offering a “car-camping mattress” and “carry wagon” as hometown tax donation gifts from 岐阜市, Gifu Prefecture
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QUICKCAMP, the outdoor brand operated by 株式会社YOCABITO, has begun offering its best-selling “car-camping mattress” and “carry wagon” as hometown tax donation gifts from 岐阜市, Gifu Prefecture. The products will be available from September 2026 through portal sites including Rakuten Ichiba, Amazon, Furusato Choice and Furunavi.
Facts
The brand’s signature item, with cumulative sales exceeding 210,000 units
An extra-thick 8 cm urethane foam mattress
A hugely popular multifunctional carry wagon with cumulative sales of 60,000 units
Large capacity of more than 100 L and a sturdy load-bearing design
[Load capacity] 100kg
▼Available from: September 2026
Selected for the “100 Leading Companies Representing Gifu” for 2 consecutive years (2025/2026)
Only 100 companies are selected in each region
Companies mentioned：株式会社YOCABITO、QUICKCAMP、岐阜市、株式会社IOBI、Made In Local
NEC Nexsolutions launches “Conversational Voice AI Agent Powered by DEN.Ai,” which uses generative AI to enable natural phone responses
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NECネクサソリューションズ has launched “Conversational Voice AI Agent Powered by DEN.Ai,” an automated call-answering service that uses generative AI to provide natural phone responses. The service builds DEN.Ai, an AI phone support service offered by ディコーディングエックス, in a cloud environment managed by NECネクサソリューションズ. It supports tasks such as initial call handling, gathering information about callers’ needs, transcription and summarization, and visualizing response status, helping reduce the workload and improve the efficiency of phone support operations.
【New】“toroa,” inducted into the Best Mail-Order Awards Hall of Fame, launches 2 varieties of its “Chocolate-Loaded Cookie Mini Gift Box,” perfect as a treat for yourself or a casual gift
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The sweets brand “toroa（トロア）,” operated by 株式会社フードクリエイティブファクトリー, will begin selling 2 varieties of its “Mini Gift Box,” each containing a selection of 3 types of cookies from its popular “Chocolate-Loaded Cookie Tin” and “Chocolate-Loaded Cookie Tin with Earl Grey.” The products won the Best Mail-Order Awards 2022 Overall No. 1 award and were inducted into the Hall of Fame after winning awards for 3 consecutive years. Sales begin October 3 (Sat.) on the brand’s official online shop.
Facts
Price: 2,250 yen (tax included)
Price: 2,600 yen (tax included)
Contents: 6 cookies (3 varieties, 2 of each)
Sales began on October 3 (Sat.) through the official online shop.
Best Mail-Order Awards 2022 Overall No. 1 and inducted into the Hall of Fame after winning awards for 3 consecutive years
“Are you cutting fixed costs without a plan?” Free release of a “Fixed-Cost Optimization Checklist” for small and midsize businesses. Visualize which costs to cut, keep and invest in
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株式会社ルミッション will begin offering its “Fixed-Cost Optimization Checklist” free of charge to small and midsize business owners on October 6, 2026. Rather than simply cutting expenses, the checklist organizes fixed costs from 6 perspectives: keep, reduce, review contracts, replace, discontinue and increase investment. It aims to balance profits with future growth.
Facts
We will begin offering the “Fixed-Cost Optimization Checklist” free of charge on October 6, 2026 (Tue.).
For example, even if a cost is 300,000 yen per month, it cannot simply be called a “high fixed cost” if it generates 1 million yen in gross profit.
Conversely, even costs of just 30,000 yen per month can add up to a significant annual expense when multiple systems that are barely used, for example, accumulate.
TD SYNNEX becomes the first distributor in Japan to begin handling AccuKnox products
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TD SYNNEX株式会社 announced that it has signed a distribution agreement in Japan with AccuKnox Inc., which provides a zero-trust security platform for AI and cloud-native environments, and will begin handling AccuKnox products as Japan’s first distributor. Through its domestic sales partner network, the company will offer security solutions that comprehensively protect AI models, data, cloud environments and Kubernetes infrastructure—the assets requiring protection in the age of AI agents.
Facts
A global network spanning 100 countries, with more than 1,500 manufacturers represented
The house-brewed taste of びっくりドンキー. Seasonal “Framboise Red” available from October 7 (Wed.); crispy fried squid, perfect with drinks, also joins the menu
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The hamburger restaurant びっくりドンキー, operated by 株式会社アレフ, will begin limited-time sales on October 7, 2026 (Wed.), of its seasonal house-brewed “Framboise Red” (a sparkling alcoholic beverage with 4% alcohol), the nonalcoholic “Donkey Free (Framboise),” and “Crispy Fried Squid.” Framboise Red is brewed at the company’s brewery in Otaru, Hokkaido, and features the fruity aroma and sweet-and-tart flavor of raspberries.
Facts
From October 7, 2026 (Wed.), seasonal drinks celebrating the arrival of autumn—“Framboise Red” and the nonalcoholic “Donkey Free (Framboise)”—will be available for a limited time
“Framboise Red” has an alcohol content of 4% (sparkling alcoholic beverage).
Customers placing orders after 10 p.m. will be charged an additional 10% late-night fee.
Bounce email analysis feature launched for “Bear Mail Spam Email Scoring”
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株式会社リンク has launched a bounce email analysis feature for its “ベアメール 迷惑メールスコアリング” service, which diagnoses and monitors email health. The feature consolidates and analyzes bounce emails generated by MA, CRM, email delivery services and in-house systems, visualizing when and why delivery failures occur. It is available as a paid option.
Facts
Original1メールアドレスにつき、10万通までバウンスデータを保管できます。
Bounce data is stored for 1 year.
An additional monthly fee of 5,000 yen applies for every 50,000 emails.
“BIZTEL,” a cloud-based call center system ranked No. 1 in market share for 9 consecutive years
AI sommelier “KAORIUM for Sake & Wine” arrives at “群馬いろは” inside JR Takasaki Station! A new way to discover local sake from Gunma Prefecture!
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SCENTMATIC株式会社 has introduced the AI sommelier “KAORIUM for Sake & Wine” at “群馬いろは,” operated by Takasaki Terminal Building. The company says the AI recommends local sake from Gunma Prefecture based on flavor keywords, mood and brewery, then guides customers smoothly to a purchase with a “store map.” SCENTMATIC plans to use the service to promote the appeal of the region.
Facts
Business hours: Weekdays and Saturdays, 9:00–20:30; Sundays and public holidays, 9:00–20:00
Address: 2nd floor, E-Site Takasaki, 222 Yashimacho, Takasaki, Gunma 370-0849 (JR Takasaki Station East Exit)
Location: 3rd floor, 4-22-7 Ebisu, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0013
【開催 November 6】Companies share 4 practical perspectives for prompting action and preliminary survey findings at ECC Conference 2026: How can companies make work-and-caregiving support reach employees? Insights from 24 companies
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The Excellent Care Company Club (ECC Club), an cross-industry consortium working to support employees balancing work and caregiving, whose secretariat is operated by 株式会社チェンジウェーブグループ, will hold ECC Conference 2026 on November 6, 2026. The 5th cohort includes 24 companies and 40 participants. In response to the challenge that “simply providing systems and information does not lead employees to take action,” 4 working groups have examined “4 perspectives for prompting action.” The conference will present approaches to reaching employees who have not yet faced caregiving, as well as structural challenges such as information failing to reach employees or prompt action, and recommendations for companies. It will also unveil for the first time the results of a corporate survey focused on employees who have not yet faced caregiving.
Facts
Friday, November 6, 2026, 13:00–16:00
24 companies and 40 participants are taking part in the ECC Club 5th cohort
From a survey of the ECC Club 5th cohort (secretariat: Change Wave Group) (n=27)
Divided into 4 working groups
Original改正育児・介護休業法の施行から1年半
A total of 55 companies and organizations have participated and contributed to its operation to date
Supporting the people who keep the approximately 300-year-old Sawara Grand Festival going with a hot-spring treat. Chiba’s おふろcafé かりんの湯 offers a 1,000-yen admission coupon
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The hot-spring facility おふろcafé かりんの湯, operated by 株式会社ザファーム, will distribute a LINE coupon called “Sawara Grand Festival Thank-You Discount” from October 9–12, a period of 4 days, offering adults who take part in the Sawara Grand Festival Autumn Festival, held October 9–11, 2026, admission to the all-day course for 1,000 yen. The coupon is valid through October 30 (not valid on October 31, a special-rate day).
Facts
“Sawara Grand Festival Thank-You Discount” coupon, reducing admission to the all-day course to 1,000 yen
During the autumn festival, 14 floats make their way through town
N・I, expanding its direct-from-producer sourcing, observes pole-and-line yellowtail fishing in Naruto; direct dealings with a fisherman agreed
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株式会社N・I, which is expanding its direct-from-producer sourcing, observed pole-and-line yellowtail fishing in Naruto, Tokushima Prefecture, on September 19, 2026. The head chef of “北海道海鮮 にほんいち 本町店,” Konishi, joined fisherman Nishigami aboard his boat and learned about the fishing process, leading to an agreement for direct dealings with Nishigami. The report describes how the fishing is guided by the Naruto Strait’s currents and mountain scenery, and how yellowtail caught by pole and line and ikejime-treated will be shipped directly to the Honmachi restaurant.
Facts
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, we observed pole-and-line yellowtail fishing in Naruto, Tokushima Prefecture, as part of our efforts to expand direct-from-producer sourcing.
Kodansha branded film “LIGHT HOLE” wins gold in the Animation (Stop-motion) category at shots Awards Asia Pacific 2026!
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Kodansha branded film “LIGHT HOLE,” produced with the participation of 株式会社ギークピクチュアズ, won gold in the Animation (Stop-motion) category at the international advertising awards shots Awards Asia Pacific 2026. The film uses manuscripts from more than 100 works published by Kodansha and employs full stop-motion animation, with each sheet of paper turned into a three-dimensional form by hand. It expresses the value of “making things by hand” in the digital age.
Facts
Created using manuscripts from more than 100 works published by Kodansha
Established: Feb. 5, 2007
Capital: 60 million yen
Joined Geek Pictures in 2014
Working as a producer since 2020
Won the Grand Prix in the vertical video category at the 12th Brain Online Video Award in 2025
Won the Grand Prix in the vertical video category at the 12th Brain Online Video Award
Housecom employees volunteer at the “Saitama Prefecture Fureai Sports Festival 2026”
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Employees of ハウスコム株式会社 volunteered at the “Sainokuni Fureai Sports Festival 2026,” held on October 3, 2026, at Kumagaya Sports and Culture Park in Kumagaya, Saitama Prefecture. They helped run reception and a wheelchair rugby trial session, while athlete employees at the company’s booth hosted soccer and volleyball activities.
Facts
Held in Kumagaya, Saitama Prefecture, on Saturday, October 3, 2026
At one point, about 15 children were waiting their turn.
Supporting the 68th Japan Swimming Championships (25 m)!
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株式会社アクティオ announced that it will support the 68th Japan Swimming Championships (25 m), to be held from October 10 to October 12, 2026, at SAGA Aqua in SAGA Sunrise Park, Saga, Saga Prefecture, as an official sponsor of the Japanese national swimming team.
Facts
株式会社アクティオ will support the 68th Japan Swimming Championships (25 m), to be held from Saturday, October 10 to Monday, October 12, 2026, as an official sponsor of the Japanese national swimming team.
The 68th Japan Swimming Championships (25 m) will be held at SAGA Aqua in SAGA Sunrise Park, Saga, Saga Prefecture.
The 68th Japan Swimming Championships (25 m) is hosted by the Japan Swimming Federation.
The competition will feature a total of 18 events for both men and women: freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly and individual medley.
株式会社アクティオ is a comprehensive construction equipment rental company headquartered in Nihonbashi, Chuo Ward, Tokyo.
Naoto Onuma is president and COO of 株式会社アクティオ.
株式会社アクティオ announced that it will continue its social contribution activities through sports.
[Survey on Sleep and Next-Day Condition] The time you feel most tired, despite having slept, is “morning”
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株式会社TENTIAL, which operates the conditioning brand TENTIAL, surveyed 5,000 men and women aged 20–60 nationwide on sleep and next-day condition. The survey found that 46.1% of respondents felt tired immediately after waking on weekdays, more than immediately after returning home (27.2%) or in the late afternoon, around 16:00–18:00 (23.1%), indicating that sleep is not adequately serving as a time for recovery. As many as 35.7% faced challenges in improving their sleep. Those who maintained 1–2 personal routines reported greater sleep satisfaction (44.2% vs. 39.2%) and higher daytime activity efficiency than those who practiced 3 or more routines. By region, Shikoku had the lowest sleep satisfaction (32.1%), while Kyushu and Okinawa had the highest (43.5%). The company is proposing a “sleep conditioning routine” and launching “TENTIAL Conditioning Week 2026.”
Facts
We conducted a survey on sleep and next-day condition among 5,000 men and women nationwide.
The most common response was “immediately after waking on weekdays,” at 46.1%.
“Immediately after returning home (27.2%)”
“Late afternoon, around 16:00–18:00 (23.1%)”
The Shikoku region had the lowest sleep satisfaction (32.1%).
Sleep satisfaction was highest in the Kyushu and Okinawa region (43.5%).
As many as 35.7% responded, “I want to do it, but haven’t started yet.”
“I can’t increase my sleep time any further (8.7%)”
“I don’t know which method is right for me (25.2%)”
“I don’t know what to do (24.1%)”
People who maintained their own daily routines, even if they consisted of just “1–2” habits, had higher sleep satisfaction (44.2% vs. 39.2%).
Higher sleep satisfaction (44.2% vs. 39.2%)
“I can carry out daytime activities efficiently (43.0% vs. 37.5%)”
“I can maintain my concentration (41.5% vs. 36.1%)”
“Drink water (45.7%)”
“Dim the lights (38.2%)”
“Change into sleepwear or pajamas (28.2%)”
It has been found that sleep satisfaction is statistically significantly higher among people who change into “regular pajamas” (loungewear/roomwear 38.2%, regular pajamas 42.0%, significance level 5%).
Qualifying event for one of the world’s largest kids’ dance events: “マイナビDANCEALIVE 2027 KIDS TOHOKU” confirmed! The top 2 competitors in cumulative points in each region advance to the April final.
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株式会社アノマリー announced that it will hold the KIDS TOHOKU qualifying event in the Tohoku region on October 12 and November 23, 2026, as a KIDS division qualifier for DANCEALIVE 2027. The top 2 competitors in cumulative points in each region and 2 WILDCARD entrants will advance to the final.
Facts
The event is hosted by 株式会社アノマリー, headquartered in Setagaya, Tokyo, whose CEO is Kantaro Kanda.
DANCEALIVE is one of the world’s largest 1-on-1 street dance battles. It originated in Japan in 2005 as DANCE@LIVE.
A total of 4 competitors will advance to the final: the top 2 in cumulative points in each region and 2 winners of the WILDCARD tournament.
Qualifiers will be held 3 times in each of 8 regions nationwide (vol.1 / vol.2 / CLIMAX), for a total of 24 events.
The DANCEALIVE 2027 FINAL will be held at Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sunday, April 18, 2027.
DANCEALIVE’s GENERAL division features 5 styles: HOUSE, HIPHOP, POPPING, BREAKING and ALL STYLES.
Points are combined separately for each host region; points earned in different regions cannot be combined.
イケア: From festive moments spent with family and friends to relaxing time your own way, add sparkle to every kind of holiday season with the Christmas collection, launching in stages from Thursday, October 8, 2026!
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イケア・ジャパン株式会社 will begin rolling out its Christmas collections “VINTERFINT,” “STRÅLA” and “VINTERSAGA” on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at イケア stores nationwide, the IKEA online store and the IKEA app. Designed for everything from time spent with family and friends to relaxing in your own way, the collections are presented in two styles: Scandinavian folklore and happy carnival. New items include playful ornaments featuring hot dogs and soft-serve ice cream, as well as artificial trees, gift bags and paper decorations.
Facts
Sales will begin in stages from Thursday, October 8, 2026, at イケア stores nationwide, the IKEA online store and the IKEA app.
Lidded container ¥2,499
Lidded bowl ¥1,999
With 25 sheets in each pack, they can be used not only as gift bags, but also to make an advent calendar or as Christmas table decorations.
A Santa Claus decoration, just 16 cm tall, that creates an especially cute, charming atmosphere.
Artificial Christmas tree, 150 cm, ¥3,999
Artificial Christmas tree, 150 cm
LED floor lamp ¥4,999
The lamp has 2 brightness settings, allowing you to create different atmospheres in the room.
Paper napkins ¥299
Bag ¥199
Carry bag ¥249
Tree ornament ¥799
The Santa decorations come in 6 varieties in this year's Christmas collection, so it can be fun to collect them all.
GROOVE X and Karutekko form business alliance. LOVOT to be used in Karutekko's new KarBo business, which aims to promote “unconscious health”
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GROOVE X and Karutekko have formed a business alliance, and the family robot LOVOT will be used in Karutekko's new KarBo business. Combining LOVOT's facial recognition technology with Karutekko's PHR service Karuteko, AI and sensing technology, the initiative aims to promote “unconscious health,” beginning in the nursing care sector.
Co-developed with Hiroshi Matsudaira, a leading Japanese authority on back pain! “Matsudaira-Style Pelvic Belt” for protecting workers' backs goes on full-scale sale to businesses
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Medical supplies manufacturer ダイヤ工業株式会社 will begin full-scale sales of the “Matsudaira-Style Pelvic Belt,” co-developed with back pain specialist Hiroshi Matsudaira, director of テーラーメイド腰のクリニック, to businesses on October 1, 2026. The product addresses management challenges such as back pain, workplace accidents and employee turnover arising from labor shortages and an aging workforce at logistics, manufacturing, nursing care and construction sites. In addition to the belt itself, video content is provided on understanding the concept of “back-pain debt®,” “Kore Dake Exercises®” and “Harimune PuriKetsu.” The price is ¥11,000 (tax included).
Facts
Full-scale sales to businesses began on October 1, 2026 (Thursday).
Price: ¥11,000 (tax included) per belt
Has been named to “Best Doctors in Japan” consecutively since 2018.
[Take your chance into your own hands] RHT.'s KAITA to lead a special workshop for men only in Okinawa
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株式会社BUZZ GROUP will hold a special workshop exclusively for men aged 14–25 in Naha, Okinawa, on October 18, 2026, with KAITA, leader of the dance crew RHT., as guest instructor. The participation fee is ¥3,000, payable in cash on the day. Individual guidance on auditions for a new boy group will also be provided at the event.
Facts
Operates BUZZ, a rental studio chain with more than 90 locations, mainly in the Kanto region, and 388 rooms in total (including planned openings)
A total of 388 rooms (including planned openings)
PROJECT B offers a guaranteed salary (up to ¥300,000)
Participation fee: ¥3,000 (cash payment on the day)
Eligibility: Men aged 14–25 only
Cancellation more than 1 week before the event after reservations open: 50% cancellation fee
Cancellation within 1 week of the event: 100% cancellation fee
Date: October 18, 2026 (Sunday)
Lesson: 15:30–17:00
Interview session: 17:00–17:30
Companies mentioned：株式会社BUZZ GROUP、BUZZ、PROJECT B、avex ROYALBRATS、AMOR PLACE by LRC、BUZZチケ
[Get ¥10,500] Teclast's newly released P35 tablet available at a special low price for a limited time! 10-inch screen, 32GB + 1TB expandable storage, Android 16, T7200 8-core CPU
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Teclast's newly released P35 tablet (10-inch, Android 16, T7200 8-core CPU) will be available for ¥10,500, 34% off its regular price of ¥15,900, during a limited-time sale from October 6 to October 12 when using the discount code “P35TECLAST.” It features 1280×800 resolution, Widevine L1 support, 16GB memory + 32GB storage (expandable up to 1TB) and a 6000mAh battery.
Facts
Discounted price: ¥10,500 (34% off)
Regular price: ¥15,900
The P35 features a high-resolution 1280×800 display
The built-in storage is 32GB, but can be expanded to up to 1TB with a microSD card
Expandable up to 1TB with a microSD card
Equipped with 3GB physical RAM + 13GB virtual RAM (equivalent to 16GB total)
The P35 has a large-capacity 6000mAh built-in battery
Up to approximately 10 hours of local video playback
Approximately 9 hours of e-book reading
Approximately 12 hours of continuous music playback
Teclast, a sub-brand of the company 商科グループ, was founded in 1999
It has grown into a brand with more than 100 million users
The processor is an 8-core T7200 (UNISOC)
Sale period: October 6 (Tuesday)–October 12 (Monday)
Companies mentioned：GUANGZHOU SHANGKE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (HK) LIMITED、Teclast、商科グループ、UNISOC
Nippon Steel Kowa Real Estate and SANU open “SANU 2nd Home Awaji Island 1st,” the first newly developed location in the Kansai area※
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Nippon Steel Kowa Real Estate and 株式会社SANU opened “SANU 2nd Home Awaji Island 1st” in Awaji, Hyogo Prefecture, on October 1, 2026. The first newly developed location in the Kansai area, it is a nature-integrated multi-location living service consisting of 7 buildings (5 Medium and 2 Large) featuring the “RAY” architectural model designed by 芦沢啓治建築設計事務所.
Facts
“SANU 2nd Home Awaji Island 1st” opened in Awaji, Hyogo Prefecture, on October 1, 2026 (Thursday).
Approximately 60 minutes by car from central Kobe
Approximately 90 minutes by car from central Osaka *via the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
Medeum (5 buildings total / capacity: 4 people | 2 double beds)
Large size (2 buildings total / capacity: 6 people | 1 queen bed and 4 additional bedding sets)
5 Medium buildings / 2 Large buildings (7 buildings total)
Car-sharing service TOYOTA SHARE is available at 25% off the regular price.
In this area, where the food self-sufficiency rate exceeds 100%
[Those muscles aren't a costume.] A “muscleman carrying a trash can on his back” appears in Shibuya on Halloween! “Musclemen Picking Up Trash,” a cleanup event in collaboration with Shibuya City, to be held on October 31
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VALX株式会社 announced that it will hold a “Muscle Clean-Up” event in cooperation with Shibuya City on Halloween, Oct. 31, 2026, around Shibuya Center-Gai. Participants will collect litter while carrying VALX-branded sorting and recycling boxes on their backs. Participation is free, and the application deadline is Oct. 12.
[Free to read] The full text of the popular book “How Managers Can Build the Best Teams Through Performance Reviews” is available until Oct. 12!
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株式会社翔泳社 will make every page of the popular book “How Managers Can Build the Best Teams Through Performance Reviews: From ‘A Place to Evaluate’ to ‘A Place to Grow Together’” (by Masanao Kawauchi) available free on the web publication HRzine for a limited period from Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, to Monday, Oct. 12. Readers must register as HRzine members and subscribe to its email newsletter.
Facts
Become an HRzine member to read it free as many times as you like for 1 week
[anana] The new Fall 2026 collection is here! Introducing “ceremony style,” polished clothing for grown-ups that can be styled from Shichi-Go-San and beyond for everyday wear
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The women’s fashion brand anana（アナナ） has introduced “CEREMONY STYLE（セレモニースタイル）” as its new Fall 2026 collection. The collection offers polished clothing for grown-ups that can be worn for family milestones such as Shichi-Go-San, preschool and school graduations, and school and preschool entrance ceremonies, as well as in everyday life. 6 items, including a lace-hem lantern jacket and a bonded cocoon skirt, are now available through the official online shop.
Facts
Featuring 3 key qualities—“festive appeal,” “polished style” and “versatility”—the collection offers 6 recommended items for adult women.
A warm floral amber fragrance perfect for fall and winter, “Le Parfum Absolu,” makes its debut from エリー サーブ
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ブルーベル・ジャパン株式会社 announced that it will launch エリー サーブ’s fragrance “Le Parfum Absolu Eau de Parfum” on Oct. 7, 2026. Arriving 15 years after the original “Le Parfum Eau de Parfum,” launched in 2011, the new fragrance is a floral amber scent that evokes the warmth of amber-colored light. It comes in 2 sizes, 50mL (¥19,580) and 90mL (¥25,410). To mark the launch, customers who spend at least ¥19,580, including tax, will receive an original pouch while supplies last.
Facts
“Le Parfum Absolu Eau de Parfum,” on sale Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026
“Le Parfum Eau de Parfum,” launched in 2011 as the brand’s first fragrance, has become a timeless classic.
15 years later, “Le Parfum Absolu Eau de Parfum” will arrive on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, as its successor.
Sizes and prices: 50mL ¥19,580 / 90mL ¥25,410 (all prices include tax)
Customers who spend at least ¥19,580, including tax, on エリー サーブ fragrances will receive an original pouch. (Limited quantity; offer ends when supplies run out)
Field trial launched in 北海道上ノ国町 to support reliable operation of electric fences for bear control
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株式会社NTTドコモ and 北海道上ノ国町 announced that they will conduct a joint field trial in the town from Oct. 6, 2026, through Nov. 30, 2026, for bear control. The trial will use a system developed by DOCOMO that remotely monitors electric-fence voltage and automatically isolates sections with electrical leakage.
“Classic Picture Book Cookie Tin Selection by Cake.jp” to be held for the first time at アミュプラザくまもと from Tuesday, Oct. 6!
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株式会社Cake.jp will hold its pop-up store “Classic Picture Book Cookie Tin Selection by Cake.jp,” featuring original cookie tins created in collaboration with picture books, for the first time at the limited-time shop in the food zone on the 1st floor of アミュプラザくまもと for 9 days, from Tuesday, Oct. 6, to Wednesday, Oct. 14. The lineup includes 14 products (¥3,564 each, tax included) inspired by popular picture books such as Nontan, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Lisa and Gaspard, and Pan Dorobou, as well as the new “Nenaiko Dareda Ramune Tin” (¥1,080, tax included).
Facts
For 9 days, from Tuesday, Oct. 6, to Wednesday, Oct. 14
It has previously been held at more than 50 venues nationwide
Aderans’ cultural and entertainment division スタジオAD, which works on more than 60 stage productions annually, is handling wig production and hair and makeup planning for the play “スリーゴースト”
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株式会社アデランス announced that its cultural and entertainment division, スタジオAD, will handle wig production and hair and makeup planning for the play “スリーゴースト,” produced by 株式会社パルコ. The new play by Simon Stephens opens at Tokyo’s PARCO Theater on Oct. 6, with wigs to be used in all performances in Okayama, Osaka, Aichi, Miyazaki and Fukuoka.
Facts
スタジオAD provides technical support for wig production and hair and makeup on more than 60 stage productions annually.
Tokyo performances: PARCO Theater, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026※1–Tuesday, Oct. 27
Okayama performances: Okayama Art Creation Theatre Harenowa, Medium Hall, Friday, Nov. 6–Sunday, Nov. 8
A survey of 500 company employees across Japan on “career development and future-ready talent”
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アデコ株式会社 announced the results of a survey on “career development and future-ready talent,” conducted among 500 company employees in their 20s to 50s nationwide. The survey found that about 90% had not taken concrete action regarding their future careers, while more than 60% felt they “must not fail.” About 70% had never heard the term “career autonomy,” and about 40% felt “anxious or tired” when thinking about themselves 10 years from now. The survey highlighted workers in a “frozen state”—aware of changes brought by the spread of AI but unable to take action—and identified the development of “future-ready talent” able to adapt flexibly to change as a challenge.
Facts
A total of 500 company employees in their 20s to 50s across Japan
87.8% of respondents said they had not taken concrete action
66.0% of respondents said they felt they “must not fail”
“I had never seen or heard of it before and didn’t know about it” was the most common response, at 68.0%
55.8% of respondents said that change would occur
“I feel anxious or tired” accounted for 37.8%
Just 6.3% said they were “already doing so”
Just 13.8% said they were “actively adopting it”
“I had no opportunities and didn’t want to take on the challenge” accounted for a majority, at 52.6%
“I have no one to consult” accounted for nearly half, at 46.8%
Just 8.8% said they “understand its meaning and are mindful of it themselves”
Just 12.2% said they “have goals or plans and are taking concrete action”
アコー announced that it will hold 2026 Halloween events at hotels in Japan (プルマン東京田町, スイスホテル南海大阪, メルキュール札幌, メルキュール福岡宗像リゾート＆スパ and メルキュール横須賀). A variety of events will be offered, including limited-edition gourmet treats combining autumn flavors with playful presentation, a DJ lounge, dance events and a haunted-house-style cocktail show.
Facts
One of the world’s largest hospitality groups, operating 5,800 hotels in more than 110 countries
Operating 5,800 hotels in more than 110 countries
Through more than 45 brands
Currently operating more than 40 hotels in more than 20 countries
Operating more than 1,000 hotels in more than 60 countries
The “Sky Banquet,” offering views of Yokosuka at night from the 20th floor
A 2-day-only Halloween night event
Enjoy about 20 menu items in a 2-hour buffet
A buffet featuring about 20 menu items for 2 hours
A game where participants guess the weight of 1kg of rice from Munakata
10,000 dining venues, wellness facilities and flexible workspaces
Founded in 1967, アコー SA is headquartered in France
Get hooked on hearty soup! Seven-Eleven revamps its soup pasta: “Get Hooked on Soup: Tomato Soup Pasta with Stretchy Cheese” launches on Oct. 13 (Tue.)
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株式会社セブン‐イレブン・ジャパン announced that it has revamped its soup pasta lineup and will begin rolling out “Get Hooked on Soup: Tomato Soup Pasta with Stretchy Cheese” at Seven-Eleven stores nationwide, excluding some regions, starting Oct. 13 (Tue.). The product combines tomato-based soup with cheese that “stretches” when heated in a microwave. The price, including tax, is 645.84 yen.
Facts
Price: 598 yen (645.84 yen including tax)
Release date: from Oct. 13 (Tue.), rolling out gradually
Seven-Eleven has been revamping its pasta lineup since late September.
※ Tax-inclusive prices are calculated using the 8% consumption tax rate for reduced-tax-rate items.
A new sculpture, “Mass of Waves,” into which people’s bodies sink, has been unveiled. Countless lights flow down the constantly changing sculpture. At teamLab Planets in Toyosu, Tokyo
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A soft sculpture called “Mass of Waves,” into which visitors’ feet sink as they walk, has been unveiled at teamLab Planets TOKYO DMM.com in Toyosu, Tokyo. The sculpture is structured so that the bodies of individuals influence one another through it, while countless lights flow from higher to lower points along its constantly changing form. The work joins the Soft Black Hole series and can be experienced during its run from July 7, 2018 through the end of 2027.
Facts
2018.7.07 (Sat) – end of 2027
teamLab, Body of Waves, 2026, from the series Soft Black Hole - Your Body Becomes a Space that Influences Another Body, 2016-
from the series Soft Black Hole - Your Body Becomes a Space that Influences Another Body, 2016-
teamLab Planets TOKYO, 6-1-16 Toyosu, Koto-ku, Tokyo
Win a prize featuring a handwritten signature and your name! Campaign celebrates the release of both volumes of Yui Amano’s “Mystery Detective: Dragon and Tiger” 【ホーリンラブブックス】
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ホーリンラブブックス, operated by 株式会社TORICO, is holding a campaign to celebrate the release of both volumes of Yui Amano’s “Mystery Detective: Dragon and Tiger.” Prizes featuring a handwritten signature and the recipient’s name will be awarded by lottery to customers whose purchases are shipped during the eligible period. Prizes are either a color proof or a reproduced original illustration.
Facts
Release date: Dec. 25, 2026
Orders shipped by Friday, Jan. 29, 2027
“Mystery Detective: Dragon and Tiger” 2-volume set 【with paid bonus】
【Independent survey】2026 latest: Ranking of restaurants popular with international visitors [Nagoya × ramen edition] No. 1 is “麺屋 華山”! | Inbound Popular Restaurant Rankings #Inbound #MEO
A 2-pack launches due to popular demand! Healthy deliciousness with “aloe” × “acai”: “Acai Bowl & Yogurt Powered by Morinaga Aloe 2-Pack” launches nationwide on Oct. 13 (Tue.)
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Original森永乳業は、「アサイーボウル＆ヨーグルト Powered by 森永アロエ 2個パック」を10月13日（火）より全国にて新発売。好評につき2個パックが新登場し、1個（80g）あたり46kcal、脂肪ゼロタイプ。2026年4月に発売した第1弾商品は当初計画を上回り、発売から約1か月で累計出荷個数50万個を突破した。
Facts
Cumulative shipments surpassed 500,000 cups※1 about 1 month after launch
Originalエネルギーは1個（80g）あたり46kcal
A yogurt 2-pack in individually portioned cups that are easy to share with family and friends
The “Morinaga Aloe Yogurt” series, launched in December 1994
Carefully cultivated from the fields together with partner farms for more than 30 years
Launched “Acai Bowl & Yogurt Powered by Morinaga Aloe” in April 2026
Launching nationwide on Oct. 13 (Tuesday)
※1 Company shipment record from April 6 to May 8, 2026
Kirin Namacha Aged, a green tea crafted with extra care for a rich aroma and deep umami and body, launches Oct. 13 (Tuesday)!
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Kirin Beverage will launch “Kirin Namacha Aged” nationwide on Oct. 13, 2026, as part of the “Kirin Namacha” brand. On the same day, it will revamp “Kirin Namacha Roasted Green Tea” and launch “Kirin Namacha Caffeine-Free.” The products use some “rested and prepared tea leaves,” stored at low temperatures for six months to 2 years, to offer a rich aroma and deep umami and body. The lineup also includes a caffeine-free product with 0g of caffeine, achieved through Kirin’s proprietary “Caffeine Clear Process,” as the company seeks to energize the unsweetened tea market.
Facts
“Kirin Namacha Aged” will launch nationwide on Oct. 13, 2026 (Tuesday)
Amounts below 0.001g per 100ml are considered 0g of caffeine
Tea leaves stored at low temperatures for six months to 2 years. Used in part
[Eikoh] “2027 New School Year Information Sessions” for parents of students in grades 2–5 aiming for metropolitan Tokyo public integrated middle and high schools to be held in October and November
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株式会社栄光 will hold “2027 New School Year Information Sessions” in October and November 2026 at its schools across Tokyo for parents of students in grades 2–5 aiming for metropolitan Tokyo public integrated middle and high schools. The sessions will cover the overview of entrance exams for these schools and the trends and preparation strategies for each school's aptitude tests. E-style’s pass rate for 2026 was 44.7% (general pass rate: 30.1%). Each session is limited to 10 people, and the application deadline is 4 days before each session.
Facts
E-style students’ pass rate for metropolitan Tokyo public integrated middle and high schools in the 2026 entrance exams was 44.7%
General pass rate 30.1%
10 people per session
Grades 2 and 3: 40 minutes (math and Japanese)
Grades 4 and 5: 90 minutes (math and Japanese, 45 minutes each; applied skills test, 45 minutes)
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A new-design store themed “Making Japan’s bento fun!” 『ほっともっと 甲南山手森南町店』 opens
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The new-design store 『ほっともっと 甲南山手森南町店』, part of the takeaway bento chain ほっともっと operated by 株式会社プレナス, will open in Higashinada Ward, Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, on Oct. 2 (Friday). The store is themed “Making Japan’s bento fun!” and features a facade highlighting the brand’s signature red color and an “rice” mark.
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We operate 2,416 stores as of the end of September 2026.
The new ほっともっと store, “甲南山手森南町店,” opened on Oct. 2 (Friday)
・Business hours: 10:00-22:00
Orders can be placed up to 6 days in advance, and reservations are available for hors d'oeuvres and party menus
[iFace] Idol group iLiFE! named ambassador for SafePaq, a new series of semi-solid-state battery power banks
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Hamee株式会社’s mobile accessories brand iFace (アイフェイス) has launched a semi-solid-state mobile battery in its new SafePaq (セーフパック) series and appointed the idol group iLiFE! (アイライフ) as its ambassador. The product will go on presale at iFace Harajuku Store on Oct. 10, with general sales beginning on Oct. 14 on the official website and at variety stores and electronics retailers nationwide. The lineup comprises 2 models, with capacities of 5000mAh and 10000mAh, available in 16 colors and featuring semi-solid-state lithium-ion batteries that passed a nail penetration test. To mark the launch, 18 purchasers of eligible products will be selected to receive a battery signed by iLiFE! members, and original acrylic keychains will also be given away while supplies last.
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To celebrate the launch, a total of 18 people who purchase eligible products will receive an “iFace SafePaq Semi-Solid-State Mobile Battery” signed by iLiFE! members.
・Product: iFace SafePaq Semi-Solid-State Mobile Battery ・Price: 5000mAh, ¥5,800 (¥6,380 including tax)
10000mAh, ¥7,800 (¥8,580 including tax)
・Price: 5000mAh, ¥5,800 (¥6,380 including tax)
Available in 16 colors. Choose one to match your mood or belongings that day.
Supports USB-C PD fast charging (up to 20W for 5000mAh and up to 30W for 10000mAh)
The 10000mAh model supports simultaneous output from 2 ports, USB-C and USB-A (up to 15W total)
Estimated charges: 5000mAh: about 0.7 charges; 10000mAh: about 1.4 charges (for iPhone 17)
With worldwide cumulative sales of more than 38 million units
Company: Hamee株式会社 (TSE Standard Market, securities code: 3134)
From rock bottom to millionaire! Urban legend storyteller Koyakky reveals the “most powerful Onmyoji sorcery” behind his success and the reality of his “skyrocketing financial luck”!
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株式会社扶桑社 announced that it will publish the first “urban legends × spirituality” book by Koyakky, an urban legend YouTuber with more than 2.5 million subscribers: “My Life Was Turned Upside Down by an Onmyoji, but My Financial Luck Soared,” on Oct. 13, 2026. The new paperback, priced at ¥1,760 (tax included), recounts his experience of a dramatic rise in financial luck after meeting an Onmyoji and offers a unique perspective on the “law of attraction.” ISBN: 978-4594103811.
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Koyakky, an urban legend YouTuber with more than 2.5 million subscribers
The channel currently has 1.65 million subscribers
List price: ¥1,760 (tax included)
Release date: Oct. 13, 2026 (Tuesday)
ISBN: 978-4594103811
Launched the YouTube channel “Koyakky Studio” in 2019
Voice actor Rina Endo’s 1st photo book goes on sale today, Oct. 6!
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Voice actor Rina Endo’s 1st photo book, “MOMENT,” went on sale on Oct. 6. Photographed in Okinawa, it was edited and produced by 声優グランプリ. An e-book edition, various retailer-exclusive editions, and autograph-signing events will also be available.
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Voice actor Rina Endo’s 1st photo book went on sale on Oct. 6 (Tuesday)
The photo book was shot on location in Okinawa
声優グランプリ handled the photo book’s editing and production
The suggested retail price of the standard edition is ¥3,960 (tax included)
Rina Endo was born on October 4 and is affiliated with アットプロダクション.
Her major roles include A Galaxy Next Door (久我まち), Sweetness & Lightning (犬塚つむぎ), Barakamon (久保田陽菜), and Ikizulive! LOVE LIVE! BLUEBIRD (麻布麻衣).
[新潟医療福祉大学] In evaluating medical AI performance, “which data was used for evaluation” matters as much as “how high the performance is”.
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Lecturer Hisashi Nakano of the Department of Health Data Science at 新潟医療福祉大学 and Lecturer Takehiro Shiigi of 山口大学医学部附属病院 used MRI data from the breast cancer clinical trial I-SPY2 (739 cases of HER2-negative breast cancer) to show that “which data was used for evaluation” is important when assessing medical AI performance. They divided the data into 370 cases for model development and 369 cases for independent evaluation. While no clear additional improvement in performance was confirmed from adding MRI-derived information, apparent performance increased in all 12 comparisons when the same data was used for both. The research findings were published in the Journal of Imaging Informatics in Medicine on September 29, 2026.
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We analyzed 739 cases of HER2-negative breast cancer.
The data was divided into 370 cases for creating the AI model and
369 cases for independently evaluating the completed model.
Apparent performance was higher in all 12 comparisons examined.
It is a comprehensive medical university with 6 faculties and 16 departments.
A corporate group comprising 101 entities.
It was published in the Journal of Imaging Informatics in Medicine on September 29, 2026.