Only a few seconds on screen!? Tsuyoshi Muro appears as the “Milk Butler”! Event report: “My Milk Candy” new commercial launch and press conference marking the Oreno Milk Prince’s visit to Japan
Triumph opens a new chapter for the Bonneville: Announces the new BONNEVILLE T40 and new BONNEVILLE T40 BLACK
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Triumph Motorcycles Japan Co., Ltd. announced that it will unveil the new “Bonneville T40” and “Bonneville T40 Black” on October 6, 2026, as the flagship models in its 400cc lineup. Carrying forward the Bonneville’s tradition and style, which have endured for more than 60 years, the models adopt a new-generation 400cc platform and are the latest additions to a series that has sold more than 60,000 units across more than 50 countries worldwide. Standard equipment includes a specially tuned 400cc TR-series engine, a circular TFT display, smartphone connectivity and rider assistance with lean-angle support. Seat height is 790mm (770mm with the low seat fitted).
Facts
The new “Bonneville T40” and “Bonneville T40 Black” will be announced on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
Triumph’s 400cc platform, which has sold more than 60,000 units across more than 50 countries worldwide
These are the latest models in Triumph’s 400cc platform, which has sold more than 60,000 units across more than 50 countries worldwide.
This brings the 400cc series to a total of 7 models.
The Bonneville tradition, carried on for more than 60 years
The new Bonneville T40, built on a new-generation 400cc platform
Survey report: 50% of existing clients use AI to compare options
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株式会社BOTANICO surveyed 40 existing clients in a questionnaire on using AI to compare options. The resulting report found that 50% of respondent companies answered “agree” or “somewhat agree.” It found that AI is increasingly being used not only to write text but also to organize information and compare options before decisions are made, while also noting cautious views that final decisions should be made by people.
Facts
50% of respondent companies said they “use AI to compare options” or “somewhat do so.”
Of the 40 respondent companies, 50% gave one of the following answers.
[TAC Civil Service Exam (Experienced Hire)] Guidance session for experienced hires, led by a former civil servant, to be held at TAC Shinjuku School on Wednesday, 10/14
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TAC株式会社 announced that it will hold a course information session for experienced hires at TAC Shinjuku School on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, for working adults considering a career change to public service. Former civil servant and instructor Masashi Ichioka will explain the types of civil service examinations open to working adults and preparation specific to experienced-hire categories. Capacity is 30 people, and participation is free. The “Fall Exam Experienced-Hire Category Main Course,” aimed at passing in 2027, will also be offered, with tuition starting at ¥198,000.
Facts
The event will be held at TAC Shinjuku School from 19:15 to 20:30 on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
【Capacity: 30 people】
With around 20 years of experience as a department and division head, he was responsible for key ward policies, including general affairs, planning and finance, and industrial promotion.
Includes email question support (up to 80 times).
Course fee (price): ¥198,000–
Established: Dec. 1980
Course name: Fall Exam Experienced-Hire Category Main Course <Targeting success in 2027>
People generally in their late 20s or older with several years of work experience at private-sector companies or similar organizations
Choose the best fit from 3 courses: “Comprehensive Main Course Plus,” “Comprehensive Main Course” and “Comprehensive Main Course Lite.”
ACCEA Cafe and BizSPOT adopt “Sumarange®” automatic steam-vent packaging for frozen bento meals for the first time
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Original株式会社アクセアが製造・販売する冷凍ベジタリアン弁当 by BizSPOT の包装に、RNスマートパッケージング株式会社が提供する自動蒸通包材「スマレンジ®」が初めて採用された。電子レンジ加熱時にマイクロ波で蒸気孔が自動で開く構造で、加熱前の開封作業が不要となり、加熱品質の安定化や衛生面の向上を実現する。
Facts
October 6, 2026
Established in 2023 as a joint venture between 株式会社リコー and 中本パックス株式会社
New all-ages manga featuring Takakazu Abe from “Kusomiso Technique” to be illustrated by Atsushi Ogihara
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ヴィヴァルディ・インク株式会社 announced that 敦荻原 has been selected to illustrate a new comedy manga for all ages starring 高和阿部 from 『くそみそテクニック』. The script will be written by 魔鬼伊藤, director of the anime 『新・やらないか』, and editing will be handled by the company’s representative director, 怜生弥脇谷. The series is planned to run for 6 episodes. Related merchandise, including T-shirts and acrylic stands featuring 高和阿部, will also be offered as crowdfunding rewards and through made-to-order sales to the general public.
Facts
The series is planned to run for 6 episodes
Published in a magazine in 1987
Original小学館のウェブコミック配信サイト「デジコレ」で2022年より配信
Adapted into an anime in 2023
Turned into a figure in 2025
Reservations accepted from October 6 through October 12
Crowdfunding rewards are scheduled to begin shipping sequentially from around the end of October
New astronaut VTuber 月女神イチ appointed as “SpaceLINK Conference 2027 Publicity Trainee”!
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株式会社SpaceBlast announced that 月女神イチ（アルテミス イチ）, a new astronaut VTuber participating in its joint project, has been appointed as a “publicity trainee” for SpaceLINK Conference 2027, to be held on February 8, 2027, at TODA HALL & CONFERENCE TOKYO. She will help bring specialized discussions about an era in which AI computing infrastructure moves into space to audiences inside and outside the space industry.
Facts
The conference event SpaceLINK Conference 2027 will be held on Monday, February 8, 2027, at TODA HALL & CONFERENCE TOKYO in Chuo Ward, Tokyo
Date and time: Monday, February 8, 2027, 13:00–18:00 (tentative)
Date of birth: July 20, 2300
Age: 20
Size: HT160/S24
Established: November 2023
The theme selected for JAXA’s Space Strategy Fund Phase 2: “Technology for Building an On-Orbit Data Center”
Began activities as a new astronaut VTuber in September 2024…
Companies mentioned：株式会社SpaceBlast、株式会社DigitalBlast、株式会社オスカープロモーション、スペースエントリー株式会社、JAXA、TODA HALL & CONFERENCE TOKYO、TENEDGE（テネッジ）、enXross by TokyoDome、FINOLAB、文部科学省、内閣官房、東京ドームシティ、TeNQ
For winter dryness and skin fluctuations (*1): A limited-edition rich moisturizing cream arrives from MY NADESHICO, a skincare brand born from an esthetic salon!
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株式会社アンジェラックス, based in Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture, and headed by representative director 大杉みどり, will release a limited-quantity special-formula beauty cream, 『My NADESHICO emu カクタスリッチVBクリーム 限定エディション』, from its skincare brand MY NADESHICO（マイナデシコ） on November 4, 2026. Designed to address skin concerns specific to winter, it will be available in a 30g size for 16,830 yen (tax included). Two limited winter holiday coffret sets containing the product (¥30,294 and ¥26,620) will also be offered.
Facts
Original容量 / 価格： 30g（約1ヶ月分／1日2回使用）/ 16,830円（税込）
Original30g（約1ヶ月分／1日2回使用）/ 16,830円（税込）
General release date: Wednesday, November 4, 2026, from 12:00
Special offer: 10% OFF and a free “YOKOGAO Mist”
Drawing on 39 years of experience in salons, supporting the skincare concerns of more than 20,000 people
Continuing to support the skincare concerns of more than 20,000 people
6 stores nationwide
Operates 3 hotel spas, NADESHICO SPA by ANGELUX (as of July 2026)
Operates 3 specialized salons for intensive skin improvement facials, アンジェラックススキンケアセンター
Established: June 2002
Companies mentioned：株式会社アンジェラックス、MY NADESHICO（マイナデシコ）、ANGELUX（アンジェラックス）、NADESHICO SPA by ANGELUX、アンジェラックススキンケアセンター
A solution for being “unable to move while holding a hot-water bottle”: A rechargeable hot-water bottle with a long belt that can be wrapped around the waist
天鬼ぷるる, streamer with REJECT, releases “天鬼ぷるる Birthday Goods 2026”
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株式会社REJECT, operator of the esports team REJECT, will take pre-orders for “天鬼ぷるる Birthday Goods 2026,” celebrating the birthday of its streamer 天鬼ぷるる, through the official REJECT online store for a limited time from October 6 to November 6, 2026. The lineup includes 7 items, such as a complete set for 13,700 yen, an acrylic stand, photo-style cards, tin badges and a desk mat.
Facts
■ Price: 13,700 yen (tax included)
■ Price: 2,200 yen (tax included)
■ Price: 400 yen (tax included)
■ Price: 600 yen (tax included)
■ Price: 5,500 yen (tax included)
■ Price: 2,400 yen (tax included)
Sales period: Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 20:00–Friday, November 6, 23:59
REJECT is an esports team established in 2018.
“Esports World Cup,” an international tournament with a total prize pool of more than 10 billion yen
The Club Partner Program, which selects only 40 teams worldwide
It has been selected for the Club Partner Program for 2 consecutive years.
[ルイ·ヴィトン] Emma Stone carries the “Multipass MINI” bag
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ルイ・ヴィトン noted that actress Emma Stone carried its iconic “Multipass MINI” bag (black, calf leather, priced at 400,400 yen including tax) when she attended a Louis Vuitton dinner in Paris.
[JOSHU RYDEEN] Signs partnership agreement with トレーニングスタジオWHYse
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The 3-a-side women's professional basketball team JOSHU RYDEEN（上州ライディーン） and トレーニングスタジオWHYse (operated by 株式会社Spine, represented by Takuro Ishihara) have signed a partnership agreement to support player conditioning and performance improvement, as well as regional revitalization through sports.
Facts
Opened its first location in Mikawashima, Arakawa Ward, Tokyo, in May 2025
Established 株式会社Spine in March 2026
In October 2026, it opened its second location, トレーニングスタジオWHYse Ota, in Ota, Gunma Prefecture, the hometown of its representative, Takuro Ishihara
Ota location: South side, 4F, Trust Building, 302 Komagicho, Ota, Gunma Prefecture
The 3-a-side women's professional basketball team JOSHU RYDEEN（上州ライディーン）
From no experience to a major game company in 2 years! A special event featuring a current 3DCG environment artist at Bandai Namco Studios discussing the “2 years it took to achieve her dream” alongside her portfolio [held Oct. 18 (Sun.)]
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On Oct. 18, 2026 (Sun.), 学校法人吉田学園 will host a special event featuring Rena Yamada, a graduate of アミューズメントメディア総合学院 who now works as a 3DCG environment artist at 株式会社バンダイナムコスタジオ. She will discuss her path from having no experience with 3DCG to landing a job in the game industry in 2 years. The event will also include a look at portfolios she created while studying and a roundtable discussion with graduates and current students.
Facts
Sunday, October 18, 2026
13:00～15:30
Registration opens: 12:30
Graduated from AMG in 2022
Plans to open in Yoyogi, Shibuya Ward, Tokyo, in April 2028
[ワンバンク] “The Takao Brothers” make their Web commercial debut—Web commercial featuring real-life brothers Hayato Takao (ONE N’ ONLY) and Fumiya Takao (BUDDiiS) to be released from Oct. 6 (Tue.)!
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株式会社スマートバンク, operator of the personal finance app ワンバンク, will release a Web commercial featuring “the Takao Brothers,” real-life brothers Hayato Takao of ONE N' ONLY and Fumiya Takao of BUDDiiS, starting Oct. 6 (Tue.). The campaign will feature 5 vertical short videos about My Card and Pair Card, alongside an individual participation campaign offering exclusive merchandise as prizes and a collaborative campaign to put up outdoor advertising in Tokyo if 2,000 people take part. Both campaigns run from the same day through Nov. 1.
Facts
5 vertical short videos in total
If the total reaches 2,000 people or more, outdoor advertising featuring the Takao Brothers will be displayed in Tokyo
As of July 2025, cumulative downloads have reached 2 million
ONE N' ONLY has more than 5.6 million TikTok followers, the most of any Japanese male artist
If all conditions are met, the odds of winning increase by up to 7 times
Prize A: Poster with handwritten signature, 5 winners
Prize B: Original sticker, 10 winners
Prize C: Original pin badge, 15 winners
Deposit of at least 1,000 yen …… winning odds +2 times
Available from Oct. 6, 2026 (Tue.)
Runs from Oct. 6, 2026 (Tue.) through Nov. 1 (Sun.)
Date of establishment: April 9, 2019
Companies mentioned：株式会社スマートバンク、ワンバンク、ONE N' ONLY、BUDDiiS、Visa
Hideaki Anno presents and produces: Touring exhibition confirmed for the 50th anniversary of the broadcast of Space Battleship Yamato! The “Space Battleship Yamato: Complete Records Exhibition” will be held at 北千住マルイ in Tokyo in December 2026 and at the Yamato Museum in Kure, Hiroshima—the birthplace of the battleship Yamato—in January 2027!
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The “Space Battleship Yamato: Complete Records Exhibition,” marking the 50th anniversary of the broadcast of Space Battleship Yamato and planned and produced by Hideaki Anno, will tour 北千住マルイ in Tokyo in December 2026 and the Yamato Museum in Kure, Hiroshima, in January 2027. The exhibition will feature more than 2,000 valuable items, including design drawings and original artwork.
Facts
More than 2,000 carefully selected valuable items on display
Dates: Dec. 11 (Fri.)–Dec. 27 (Sun.), 2026
Hours: 10:00–19:00 (last admission 18:30)
Hours: 9:00–18:00 (last admission 17:30)
Originalヤマトは往復29万6千光年の旅から無事に地球へと帰り着けるのだろうか
Original broadcast: Oct. 6, 1974–March 30, 1975
50th anniversary of the broadcast: “Space Battleship Yamato: Complete Records Exhibition”
沖縄バスケットボール株式会社 will launch the “#EveryoneWatchTheKings” campaign starting with its home opener on Oct. 8 (Thu.). Post a photo or video with the hashtag for a chance to win tickets with lounge service or Kings merchandise. The campaign runs from Oct. 8 through Oct. 31.
Facts
The “#EveryoneWatchTheKings” campaign will launch with the home opener on Oct. 8 (Thu.).
[にじさんじ] Furen E. Lustario releases preview video (XFD), track details and in-store promotion information for her 1st Mini Album “FACETS”; guest information for Furen E. Lustario’s 1st LIVE also revealed!
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Furen E. Lustario of the VTuber group にじさんじ, operated by ANYCOLOR株式会社, will release her 1st Mini Album “FACETS” on Dec. 2, 2026 (Wed.). Preview video (XFD), track details and in-store promotion information have been released, along with guest information for her first solo live, “1st LIVE ‘smilE’～帝国からハッピーをおとどけ～.” In-store promotions and original bonus items will be offered at retailers including アニメイト, ゲーマーズ and HMV.
Facts
Furen E. Lustario’s 1st Mini Album “FACETS,” due for release on Dec. 2, 2026 (Wed.)
6 new songs
10 customers selected by lottery from among purchasers of “FACETS” will receive a collaborative poster
Companies mentioned：ANYCOLOR株式会社、にじさんじ、アニメイト、ゲーマーズ、HMV、ローソン、Amazon.co.jp、楽天ブックス、タワーレコード、Sony Music Shop、IXY music Co.,Ltd、コロリド・ツインエンジンパートナーズ、Bandai Namco Music Frontier Inc.
OriginalNanoFrontier株式会社が、東京都主催の令和8年度「X-HUB TOKYO アウトバウンドプログラム」の韓国コースに採択されたと発表。独自のナノ粒子生成技術を軸に、500 Global Management Koreaのメンタリングを受けながら韓国の事業会社との協業機会探索を進める。2026年12月のソウルでの現地プログラムを通じ、有償技術検証や韓国市場参入計画の策定に取り組む。
A “power fantasy” from Tonari no Young Jump gets a long-awaited TV anime adaptation! “I’m a Reincarnated Goblin, So What?” to stream on ABEMA from Oct. 5 (Mon.), 1 week ahead of terrestrial broadcast and first online!
A figure of “るるどらいおん,” an original character created by popular illustrator rurudo, is making its debut in a refreshing marine sailor outfit. Available exclusively through あみあみ.
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あみあみ, a major hobby goods retailer operated by 大網株式会社, is offering “るるどらいおん Marine Sailor Ver. 1/6 Scale Complete Figure,” an original character by popular illustrator rurudo (suggested retail price: ¥23,800, tax included; scheduled for release in August 2027), exclusively through あみあみ. It comes with a sailor outfit, a magnetically detachable marine beret, an irresistibly cute “るるどらいおん little mode,” and an illustrated postcard.
Wrangler × Rhodolirion for JOURNAL STANDARD Triple collaboration
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JOURNAL STANDARD, operated by 株式会社ベイクルーズ, is releasing a triple-collaboration collection with Wrangler and Rhodolirion. The lineup comprises 4 styles and will launch simultaneously in late October at JOURNAL STANDARD stores nationwide and through their respective online stores. Preorders are now open at the Baycrews Store.
Facts
The collection will feature a lineup of 4 styles.
Fur Collar ¥33,000 (tax included)
RINGER LOGO ¥12,100 (tax included)
Cowboy Shirt ¥19,800 (tax included)
Launching simultaneously in late October at JOURNAL STANDARD stores nationwide and through their respective online stores.
It began in 1897 in Greensboro, North Carolina, as ハドソンオーバーオールカンパニー
The brand officially launched in 1947.
Founded: July 22, 1977
Companies mentioned：株式会社ベイクルーズ、JOURNAL STANDARD、Wrangler、RHODOLIRION、NEPENTHES WOMAN、ハドソンオーバーオールカンパニー、ブルーベル社、株式会社Saint James Japon、株式会社LADUREE JAPON、株式会社WILL WORKS、株式会社ル・プチメック、Foodies USA, Inc.、株式会社KEBOZ
株式会社Resolve&Capital and 株式会社FinStream begin joint development of a SaaS-based financial modeling platform
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株式会社Resolve&Capital and 株式会社FinStream have begun jointly developing a SaaS-based financial modeling platform to systematize and automate financial modeling. The project will focus on democratizing modeling, enhancing it with AI, and reducing the labor required for operations. The companies aim for an official release in 2026 and plan to conduct PoCs with PE funds and operating companies in succession.
Living Center, Living Laundry Kawasaki Daishi store opens on 10/7!
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株式会社リビングセンター, part of the リビングライフホールディングス group, will open the coin laundry Living Laundry Kawasaki Daishi in Kawasaki-ku, Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture, on Oct. 7. The large-format laundry is equipped to handle bulky items, and an opening campaign will also be held.
Facts
Opening on Oct. 7 (Wednesday).
22 kg washing machine: ¥700
12 kg washing machine: ¥400
15 kg washer-dryer: ¥900
8 kg washer-dryer: ¥800
14 kg dryer, 10 minutes: ¥100
A gift for the first 50 people
8-minute walk from Daishibashi Station on the 京急大師線
QR code payments, credit card payments and transit e-money payments are scheduled to be introduced around November 2026.
The 49th-term “5th Member Engagement Committee Meeting” of the 東京韓国青年商工会, chaired by Seiichi Sakakibara, representative director of 株式会社EMOLVA, was held. Discussions and resolutions focused on accelerating organizational reform, including a fundamental shift from the conventional large-scale recruitment model featuring celebrities to a membership expansion model that prioritizes “quality over quantity,” as well as stepping up preparations for a family-friendly Christmas party.
Facts
Toward a target of expanding membership by 13 people
Expanded prize budget (on the scale of ¥500,000)
49th term, “5th Member Engagement Committee Meeting”
49th term
Also has more than 500,000 followers
Provides SNS marketing services to more than 1,000 companies
Track record of attracting more than 18,000 people interested in joining
Partnered with 1.9 million influencers and more than 10,000 general monitors
SkyDrive has begun joint discussions with Mitsubishi UFJ Bank and multiple companies representing the Kansai region on the social implementation of “flying cars” in the region and the realization of commercial operations
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株式会社SkyDrive has launched a joint study, the “Kansai Sky Transport Network Initiative,” with leading companies representing the Kansai region, including Mitsubishi UFJ Bank, to advance the social implementation of “flying cars” and realize commercial operations in the region. In response to the transition to the social implementation phase following the Osaka-Kansai Expo, participants will discuss cross-industry issues including operational networks, infrastructure development, safety management systems, demand creation and business model development.
Facts
Established: July 2018
Succeeded in Japan’s first public piloted flight test in 2020
Following demonstration flights at the Osaka-Kansai Expo in 2025
Efforts are being accelerated toward the launch of services in 2028
Japan Olympic Committee × BizReach launches the “Make the Olympics Your Career!” project
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The Japan Olympic Committee (JOC) and 株式会社ビズリーチ have launched the “Japan Olympic Committee × BizReach ‘Make the Olympics Your Career!’ Project,” recruiting professionals to lead JOC management reforms and business development. As the first phase, the project aims to hire at least 10 people across 10 roles, including chief financial advisor and LA2028 TEAM JAPAN HOUSE event director, with applications open from September 25 to October 22, 2026. Applications topped 2,500 in the first 10 days. BizReach has a track record in sports-related recruitment of 38 postings, approximately 27,000 applications and approximately 70 hires, and the project will promote JOC’s shift from “operations” to “management.”
Facts
Aims to hire at least 10 people across 10 roles
Applications topped 2,500※1 in 10 days
As of 2021, Japan’s domestic sports market had reached a scale of 10 trillion yen
A scale of 10 trillion yen as of 2021
Conducted 38 recruitment campaigns
Approximately 27,000 applications in total
Approximately 70 hires in total
Achieved 4 hires from 1,127 applicants
Spectator attendance at the tournament was more than 20 times higher
Marketing revenue grew 2.5 times
Original2018年に実施した公益社団法人日本フェンシング協会
JOC, with approximately 60 full-time staff
Application period: September 25, 2026–October 22, 2026
Takayuki Yamada serves as creative director of the music video for GALEDGE.（ギャレッジ）’s debut song “WILDCARD”! Taking “G-POP” to the world! MV teaser released!
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株式会社TWIN PLANET announced the release of the music video teaser for “WILDCARD,” the debut single by GALEDGE.（ギャレッジ）, which debuts on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, and revealed that Takayuki Yamada served as the MV creative director. A free-to-attend debut showcase will also be held on Tuesday, October 13, the day before their debut, at Inari Bridge Plaza in front of Shibuya Stream.
Facts
11 members
An average of 15 years of dance experience
Debut on Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Tuesday, October 13, 18:00–18:30 (scheduled)
Founded in 2006
A milestone marking the 20th anniversary of its founding
Campaign period: Thursday, September 24, 2026, 19:00–Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 23:59
Release date and time: Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 0:00
(〒150-0002 Inari Bridge Plaza in front of Shibuya Stream, 3-20-18 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo)
Companies mentioned：株式会社TWIN PLANET、TWIN PLANET（ツインプラネット）、GALEDGE.（ギャレッジ）、Apple Music、Spotify、Amazon Music、YouTube Music
株式会社エムファイブ announced that the new single “Mikansei” by voice actor and singer 桃井はるこ（Momoi） will be released on November 25, 2026. Release events are scheduled for October 11 in Shiodome and October 25 in Shinjuku.
Facts
Release date: Wednesday, November 25, 2026
Price: ¥2,200-. tax included
The 4-track release includes the new song “Mikansei,” as well as “Dear My HERO,” “OTAKUNAJIMI” and “The Internet Is Crying”
Portable toilet with a washing function, “Dokodemo Chairlet (Standard),” to make its debut at H.C.R.2026, one of Asia’s largest exhibitions of welfare equipment!
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株式会社TCL, a subsidiary of 株式会社ホワイトハウス, announced that it will exhibit at the H.C.R.2026 53rd International Home Care and Rehabilitation Exhibition & Forum, one of Asia’s largest welfare equipment exhibitions, to be held at Tokyo Big Sight from October 7–9, 2026. The company will unveil and display the “Dokodemo Chairlet (Standard),” a portable toilet with a washing function. Developed to reduce the burden of toileting care at senior care facilities and in home care, and to address toilet-related problems at evacuation centers during large-scale disasters, the product will be offered as a standard model with power support (¥89,000, tax included) and an Air model with a manual pump that requires no electricity.
パラリンアート, operated by 一般社団法人障がい者自立推進機構, attended the awards ceremony for the 8th Tau Paraart Contest, held at the headquarters of 株式会社タウ on Sept. 28, 2026. Of the 620 entries, 24 works received awards, and 13 winners from across Japan attended. The Grand Prize was awarded to Hajime Tajiri for “Touring the World’s Art Museums by Car.”
Facts
24 works selected from a total of 620 entries received awards
13 award winners from across Japan attended the awards ceremony
Sales are made to more than 125 countries worldwide through our proprietary internet system
SHOGUN BURGER and 宇田川カフェ team up. “Hachiko Burger” unveiled at a limited-time POP UP!
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SHOGUN BURGER, a Japanese wagyu burger brand, and 宇田川カフェ, Shibuya’s “original late-night cafe,” have teamed up to unveil “Hachiko Burger,” inspired by Shibuya’s symbol, Hachiko, at a limited-time POP UP. The event will be held at Café BOHEMIA from Oct. 18 to Oct. 31.
Facts
■Event period: Oct. 18 (Sun.)–Oct. 31 (Sat.)
※The POP UP will be closed on Oct. 23 (Fri.).
■Event hours: 17:00–22:00
Noah Shibuya Part II, 36-22 Udagawacho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
★Opening party: Oct. 19 (Mon.)
In 2017, the first store opened in Sogawa, Toyama City, Toyama Prefecture.
Just 5 years after its founding
Ranked 6th in the world in the hamburger category at the World Food Championships.
It has been popular with many people for more than 20 years.
Receive points worth 50% of the purchase amount to spend at Aruru Mall. Reservations open for the 2027 Aruru desk calendar and goods set, available in limited quantities
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創作品モールあるる, operated by 株式会社システムリサーチ, will begin taking reservations on Oct. 6, 2026, for a limited quantity of sets featuring the 2027 “Aruru desk calendar” and original goods (4 types in total, ¥1,000–¥10,000). Customers will receive points worth 50% of the purchase amount as “Aruru Points.”
Facts
Receive points worth 50% of the purchase amount as “Aruru Points,” which can be used for purchases at Aruru Mall
The 4 types of sets will be sold for ¥1,000–¥10,000 (tax and shipping included)
The ¥1,000 calendar set (tax and shipping included) comes with 3 goods: a FriXion pen, a clear file folder and stickers, plus 500 points
The WaaS Co-Creation Consortium contributes to solving regional challenges
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The JR East Group’s WaaS Co-Creation Consortium (WCC) will make “regional co-creation,” which helps generate people with ties to local communities, its central theme starting in fiscal 2026. It will work to address regional challenges through demonstration projects in collaboration with 36 business divisions. Initiatives in each region include a two-location living demonstration project in Nasushiobara City, the “Sound-Leaking apartment Market 2026” in Akita, co-creation of business ideas by high school students in Tsuchiura City, and tourism experiences featuring lotus roots. The consortium aims to build a self-sustaining ecosystem.
Facts
A total of 108 organizations are participating (as of Sept. 28, 2026)
A total of 32 demonstration projects have been conducted
In fiscal 2025, the service received approximately 2,300 visits over 3 months
A demonstration project on two-location living will run from Sept. 25, 2026, through the end of February 2027
Using former Akita Sumiyoshicho Company Housing Building 4 (※closed in March 2025)
The business idea co-creation initiative “Tsuchiura Inspiration Shop Club” will be held from October 2026 through February 2027
Scheduled for 2027: “Shonen YoRHa ver 1.2,” a stage play sharing the world of the mega-hit game NieR:Automata, written and scripted by Yoko Taro, will be revived, and a cast audition will be held!
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Originalゲーム『NieR:Automata』と世界観を共有する舞台『少年ヨルハ ver 1.2』の2027年再演が決定し、キャストオーディションの開催が発表された。原作・脚本はヨコオタロウ、演出はILCAの松多壱岱で、協力にスクウェア・エニックス、制作はILCA STAGE。公演は2027年11月28日〜12月5日にシアターGロッソ（東京）、2027年12月16日〜19日にクールジャパンパーク大阪TTホールで予定。一次審査応募締切は2026年10月18日必着、二次審査は2026年11月10日・16日実施。応募資格は公演時点で16歳〜41歳の男性。
Let’s solve together the questions that come up when you try using AI! Free seminar on 10/30 (Fri.): “Kathy’s AI Q&A Session”
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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 a free online seminar, “Kathy’s AI Q&A Session,” on Oct. 30 (Fri.), 2026, for users of AI tools. Rather than taking the format of a lecture, the interactive session will focus on participants’ questions and consultations, with discussions on topics such as prompt techniques and ways to use AI at work. Capacity is 60 people, and participation is free.
Facts
Oct. 30 (Fri.), 2026, 19:00–20:30
■ Capacity: 60 people
■ Admission: Free
CreeK & River Co. was established in 1990
The combined number of fields has expanded to 18
Cross-cultural understanding developed through more than 25 years of living overseas
Companies are taking notice: Can “sharing vulnerability” bring organizations together? Event to showcase Sumitomo Life and KOKUYO’s internal events and awards ceremonies
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株式会社タノシナル will hold an online webinar for companies working on internal branding, titled “Inner Branding Workout 新企場,” on October 23, 2026, with “sharing vulnerability” as its theme. Using Sumitomo Life’s “Brand Live 2026” and KOKUYO’s “THE AWARDS 2026” as case studies, the webinar will use actual footage to show how sharing award recipients’ doubts and struggles fostered a sense of unity within their organizations. It will also explain the impact of event design from a psychological perspective.
Facts
A live-streamed event for all approximately 42,000 employees, now in its 6th year, aimed at promoting well-being.
Friday, October 23, 2026, 14:00-15:00 (webinar via ZOOM)
For all approximately 42,000 employees, the event is now in its 6th year and aims to promote well-being
The internal awards event of the KOKUYO Group, now in its 3rd year.
Since 2025, IBW has been creating opportunities for internal branding professionals to connect.
[First female member joins] Tokyo Korean Young Entrepreneurs Association accelerates organizational reform under the leadership of Reiwa no Tora’s Seiichi Sakakibara, chair of the Member Engagement Committee! Announces stronger engagement and decisions and implementation of a total of 84 key measures at its 5th board meeting!
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The 5th board meeting of the Tokyo Korean Young Entrepreneurs Association (49th term), whose Member Engagement Committee is chaired by Seiichi Sakakibara, president and CEO of 株式会社EMOLVA, was held. By documenting the minutes of weekly regular meetings, the association decided on and implemented 84 key measures. It welcomed its first female member and launched a new organizational structure with 5 divisions plus a special-assignment section chief. The budget for prizes at the December Christmas party was increased from ¥300,000 to ¥500,000.
Facts
In a very short time, 84 specific operational policies and measures were decided and advanced
A 5-division structure plus a special-assignment section chief
The prize budget was increased from the previous ¥300,000 to ¥500,000
一般社団法人 東京韓国青年商工会 (49th term)
Provides SNS marketing services to more than 1,000 companies
Track record of attracting more than 18,000 people interested in joining
Partnered with 1.9 million influencers and more than 10,000 general monitors
AndTech will hold a WEB online Zoom seminar on “Materials Development and Transport Responses for the Practical Application of Sodium-Ion Batteries” on Thursday, December 3
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株式会社AndTech announced that it will hold a WEB online Zoom seminar titled “Materials Development and Transport Responses for the Practical Application of Sodium-Ion Batteries” on December 3, 2026. Speakers from 産業技術総合研究所, 鳥取大学 and 株式会社エーワイイー will give presentations in 3 parts on comparisons with lithium-ion batteries, anode material design, and trends in regulations on transporting hazardous materials. The fee is ¥60,500 (tax included).
Facts
Participation fee: 60,500 yen (tax included)
Date and time: Thursday, December 3, 2026, 10:30-15:55
Part 1: Research trends in sodium-ion batteries—from materials development to secondary battery applications
In 2021, China’s largest battery manufacturer, ＣＡＴＬ（寧徳時代）, announced a sodium-ion battery product.
In 2022, the company announced the commercialization of a hybrid battery combining lithium-ion and sodium-ion batteries.
The international regulations governing the transport of these new battery types introduced new UN numbers and proper shipping names in the United Nations Model Regulations of 2023 and 2025.
3.1 Deliberations on transport regulations that began in 2015
株式会社LANTERN supports multilingual casting and language assistance for season 2 of TBS Sunday Theater’s “VIVANT”
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株式会社LANTERN announced that it supported the casting of a multinational cast and provided some language coaching and assistance for season 2 of TBS Sunday Theater’s “VIVANT.” It also helped cast characters with named roles on the Xinxi side, including 周浩然, 佟吐爾地 and 盧（陳）.
The only facility of its kind in Japan: whole-body care using stem cell culture supernatant derived from AGP-1細胞®︎, alongside a cell culture facility (CPC) visitors can tour, in one space. “REBORN LOUNGE GINZA” opens in Ginza.
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株式会社SMV JAPAN grand-opened “REBORN LOUNGE GINZA” in Ginza, Tokyo, on October 2, 2026, offering customized whole-body care based on knowledge from regenerative medicine and cell research. It uses “AGP-1 ampoules,” a stem cell culture supernatant derived from AGP-1細胞® through patented technology, and includes a cell culture facility (CPC) that visitors can view through glass. Results showing improvements in wrinkles, pores, skin texture and spots, assessed clinically using VISIA, have been presented at academic conferences.
Facts
Opening date: Friday, October 2, 2026
The wrinkle score fell by about 66.9% over 35 days
The pore score fell by about 61.8% over 83 days
The skin texture score fell by about 40.5% over 32 days
The spot score fell by about 20.2% over 35 days
Porphyrin score fell by approximately 47.2% over 70 days
Number of pores detected: 541 → 233 (60-year-old woman; 83 days)
HEPA filter: A high-performance filter that captures at least 99.97% of airborne particles measuring 0.3 μm
The incubator is set to a temperature of 37°C and a CO₂ concentration of 5%
The cells used are limited to those up to the 2nd passage
The product undergoes sterility testing and other checks over approximately 2 weeks
[A collaboration between EARTH and 眉ラボ!] The nationwide chain's 29th location, メンズ眉毛サロン 眉ラボ by EARTH 大崎店, grand opens on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026!
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株式会社ベルトレンド announced that メンズ眉毛サロン 眉ラボ by EARTH 大崎店, the 29th location nationwide from a collaboration between EARTH and 眉ラボ, will grand open on Sept. 25, 2026. The shop will open in a convenient location, a 3-minute walk from Osaki Station, as a special location offering a full range of beauty services. To celebrate the opening, it will also offer a 40% OFF coupon (regular price: 6,600 yen → 4,000 yen).
Facts
A special 40% OFF coupon is also available.
Regular price: 6,600 yen → 4,000 yen with the 40% OFF coupon
A 3-minute walk from Osaki Station
11:00–20:00 (last appointment: 19:30)
10:00–19:00 (last appointment: 18:30)
Phone: 080-5472-8682
Address: 1F Kobayashi Building, 1-20-16 Osaki, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo
deeptier provides technical support for a trial of a conversational AI specializing in supporting new business ventures at small and medium-sized enterprises
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株式会社deeptier announced that it will provide technical support for a trial of “AI井熊,” a conversational AI specializing in supporting new business ventures at small and medium-sized enterprises, offered by 株式会社RICH as part of the Small and Medium Enterprise Agency's “Reiwa 8 Fiscal Year Innovation Producer Demonstration Project.” deeptier will provide technical support in 3 areas: operational support for the monitor version, security measures, and development of evaluation and improvement mechanisms. The trial is planned to involve 15 small and medium-sized enterprises in Toyama, Ishikawa and Fukui prefectures and is scheduled to run from Oct. 6 to Dec. 31, 2026.
Facts
Number of participants: 15 companies (planned)
Trial demonstration period: October 6–December 31, 2026 (planned)
Established: November 2023
Small and Medium Enterprise Agency: “Reiwa 8 Fiscal Year Innovation Producer Demonstration Project”
On cold days, keep one close. HAGOOGI launches rechargeable electric hot-water bottles featuring 3 “winter companions”!
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HAGOOGI株式会社 has launched the character-themed rechargeable electric hot-water bottle “LXE-8008-03,” themed around 3 “winter companions.” It comes in 3 designs: calico cat, gray rabbit and brown-and-black cat, and can be used after charging for approximately 10–15 minutes. It has a shoulder strap, and its removable cover is washable. Other models in the series include LXE-8007, LXE-8009 and LXE-8008-01.
Facts
The designs come in 3 varieties: calico cat, gray rabbit and brown-and-black cat.
It is ready to use after approximately 10–15 minutes of charging, so there is no need to prepare hot water each time.
*Product dimensions: 28.5 CM × 10 CM × 23 CM (approx.)
*Product dimensions: 27 CM × 20 CM × 9.5 CM (approx.)
*Product dimensions: 120 CM × 22 CM (approx.)
*Product dimensions: 27 CM × 19 CM × 9 CM (approx.)
This model is available in 4 muted, soft colors: mocha brown, misty rose, gray and beige gray.
Easy to use after approximately 8–15 minutes of heat storage
Fujitsu launches trial environment for AI agents designed to enhance retail store operations and management decision-making
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Fujitsu will begin offering a trial environment for 4 AI agents—sales structure analysis, customer loyalty analysis, sales planning (MD planning) and store manager support—and their execution platform on Oct. 6, 2026. The AI agents are offered under “Uvance for Retail,” and demonstration experiments will begin in sequence with 7 retailers. Full-scale availability is planned for June 2027, with the AI agents to be expanded using “Fujitsu Kozuchi” and other technologies.
Facts
4 AI agents: sales structure analysis, customer loyalty analysis, sales planning (MD planning) and store manager support
Demonstration experiments using these AI agents will begin in sequence with 7 retailers
Offering begins on October 6, 2026.
Full-scale availability begins in June 2027
The event will be held at Tokyo International Forum in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, starting Oct. 7, 2026
22nd Asia-Pacific Retailers Convention
More than 1,500 functions to be rolled out sequentially
[For recruitment professionals] Preventing employee turnover in just 15 minutes! Free seminar to share the key to “employee retention” and preventing hiring mismatches
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株式会社クリーク・アンド・リバー社 (C&R社) will hold a free online seminar for recruitment professionals titled “The key to preventing hiring mismatches and achieving employee retention.” Drawing on experience reducing the employee turnover rate from 100% to 20%, Ryuko Tanaka of 有限会社カルセドニー／Dr.まるっと人事 will explain pre-hire measures to prevent turnover that can be implemented in approximately 15 minutes. Sessions 1 and 2 will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, and session 3 on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026.
Facts
In this 30-minute session, learn how to stop the cycle of “hiring people only for them to leave”
Drawing on experience reducing the employee turnover rate from 100% to 20%
[Saturday, Oct. 31] Seminar and networking event for ad affiliates to be held in Umeda, Osaka [タウンライフ株式会社]
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タウンライフ株式会社 will hold a seminar and networking event for ad affiliates on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, at the NSE Umeda Rental Meeting Room in Umeda, Osaka. Admission is free, with capacity for 50 people on a first-come, first-served basis. Staff will introduce the features and performance tips of housing and real estate lead-generation offers, including “Town Life Homebuilding,” followed by a networking reception.
Facts
Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026
Seminar: 13:00–17:15 (registration opens at 12:45)
Networking reception: 18:00–20:30
50 people (first come, first served)
Participation fee: Free (both the seminar and networking reception are free)
Established: September 2003
Address: 〒163-1440 40th Floor, Tokyo Opera City Tower, 3-20-2 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Dec. 4 (Friday): AndTech WEB Online “Design and Applications of Bioink and Hydrogel Materials Supporting 3D Bioprinting” Zoom seminar course scheduled to open
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株式会社AndTech announced that it will hold a WEB online seminar on Dec. 4, 2026, as part of its Zoom courses supporting R&D development. The seminar will focus on “Design and Applications of Bioink and Hydrogel Materials Supporting 3D Bioprinting.” It will be taught by Shinji Sakai, a professor at the Graduate School of Engineering Science, 大阪大学, and will cover the fundamentals of bioprinting, material design for bioinks and hydrogels, optimization using machine learning and AI, and applications in regenerative medicine and food. The participation fee is 55,000 yen, tax included, and the seminar will be streamed live via Zoom.
Facts
This course is scheduled to begin on Dec. 4, 2026.
【Astemoリヴァーレ茨城】Bray me to perform at the home game in Hitachinaka on 11/22 (Sunday)!
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Astemoリヴァーレ茨城 announced that it will welcome the four-member rock band Bray me as a guest artist to add excitement to its home game. They will perform on Sunday, Nov. 22, during the match against ヴィクトリーナ姫路 at Hitachinaka Sports Park General Gymnasium. The performance is part of the “THANKS PROJECT,” which expresses gratitude to fans, the local community, and partner companies.
Facts
Performance date: Sunday, Nov. 22, 2026
Original4人組ロックバンドBray me。
Match venue: Hitachinaka Sports Park General Gymnasium
The 10th installment of “The New Prince of Tennis” fragrances is set for release!
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株式会社まさめや announced that primaniacs（プリマニアックス）, its specialty character fragrance store, will release the 10th installment in its “The New Prince of Tennis” fragrance series on Dec. 22, 2026. This milestone 10th installment since the series launched in 2019 features 7 items, each priced at 7,200 yen before tax. Reservations open at the official online shop on Oct. 6. To mark the 25th anniversary year, plans include distributing limited-edition stickers and shopping bag tags, setting up a comment board at the Ginza main store, and holding “香りの語り部.”
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Product lineup (7 items in total), 7,200 yen each (before tax)
(7 items in total), 7,200 yen each (before tax)
The 10th installment of “The New Prince of Tennis” fragrances
2026/10/6 (Tuesday): Reservations open at the official online shop
2026/12/22 (Tuesday): On sale at primaniacs stores
Loved by many fans since its release in 2019
Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the “The Prince of Tennis” anime
“Saraba no Kono Hon Dare ga Kaiton Nen!” to release its first official book! Tickets for the “Hon Dare LIVE” livestream also on sale now!
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TV Osaka announced that the first official book from its variety show “Saraba no Kono Hon Dare ga Kaiton Nen!” will be released on Oct. 15. “LIVE2026” will be held at Asakusa Public Hall on Saturday, Oct. 10, featuring guests including Akihiro Nishino (キングコング) and Kosuke Minowa (幻冬舎). Livestream tickets are also on sale.
Facts
On sale Oct. 15
List price: 2,000 yen (tax included)
B6 format, softcover, 248 pages
ISBN978-4-86011-622-4
■Event date: Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026
【Matinee】Doors open at 13:00
Performance begins at 14:00
【Evening performance】Doors open at 17:00
Show starts at 18:00
Original１公演 2,500円（税込）
4,000 yen for both performances (tax included)
Features 14 carefully selected conversations between Saraba and authors
Archive stream available for about 2 weeks after the event ends, until 23:59 on Sunday, 10/25
(Up to ２００万円) ～For SMEs and small businesses in Ehime Prefecture～ Announcement of the 2nd round of applications for grants for capital investment that supports productivity improvements, new business development, and other efforts to strengthen profitability
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愛媛県商工会連合会 announced that it will accept applications for the 2nd round of grants for capital investment to strengthen profitability, targeting SMEs and small businesses in the prefecture, from Oct. 6 to Oct. 30, Reiwa 8. The grant has a maximum of 2 million yen, with a subsidy rate of 1/2 for SMEs and 2/3 for small businesses.
PING Apparel “AUTUMN Campaign” launches! Buy new autumn items and get original merchandise!
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PING APPAREL, operated by 株式会社TSI, will hold its “AUTUMN Campaign” starting Monday, October 5, 2026. The first customers to spend at least 19,800 yen (tax included) at participating stores will receive an original backpack featuring the PING logo. The theme for FALL & WINTER 2026 is “THE ORIGIN — The Starting Point,” and the collection expresses a return to the roots of founder Karsten Solheim.
Facts
The first customers to spend at least 19,800 yen (tax included) will receive 1 original backpack featuring the PING logo.
The “AUTUMN Campaign” will begin on October 5.
Period: From October 5, 2026, until the giveaway items run out
A club manufacturer that started in a home garage in 1959
Originalマックスマーラは創業75周年（1951年創業）を記念し、2026年11月3日（火・祝）から11月9日（月）まで、東京・Ginza Sony Parkにてブランドエキシビション「THE MAX!」を開催する。コンセプトは「LIVING ARCHIVE（リビング・アーカイブ）」で、2003年にイタリア・レッジョ・エミリアに設立された企業資料館「BAI」の所蔵資料を通じて、75年にわたる創造の軌跡と未来へ続くクリエイティビティを紹介する。テディベアが案内役を務め、3階の「LIVING ARCHIVE」展示や「World of Teddy」エリア、限定アイテム販売、ワークショップ（赤い糸を使用）などを展開。開催時間は11:00-20:00（初日のみ12:00開場、最終入場はワークショップ19:00／エキシビション19:30）。会場は東京都中央区銀座5丁目3-1。
Facts
Original今年で創業75周年を迎えるマックスマーラは
Original1951年の創業以来、マックスマーラは
From Tuesday, November 3, 2026, through Monday, November 9
Original初日のみ、12:00開場
Last entry for the workshop is at 19:00
Exhibition: 19:30
Address: 5-3-1 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Companies mentioned：株式会社マックスマーラ ジャパン、マックスマーラ、Ginza Sony Park、BAI（Biblioteca e Archivio d'Impresa）
[Free Webinar] Practical Management of Vietnamese Talent: Why Don’t Employees Act Even When Given Instructions?
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ONE-VALUE株式会社 will hold a free online webinar on practical management of Vietnamese talent on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. The webinar will outline differences in how Japanese managers and Vietnamese employees often view work and responsibility, and explain how to communicate instructions, allocate roles, and handle contracts and performance evaluation systems.
A commitment to ingredients and aroma, bringing high-quality Kagoshima tea to the world! Site agreement signed with 株式会社大橋製茶, which is expanding its tencha and matcha processing plant!
プロパゲート株式会社, a human resources training services subsidiary of クラスメソッドグループ, is running a campaign through January 11, 2027, through its freelance engineer recruitment agency “CMパートナーズ.” The campaign covers the full exam fees for eligible certifications in data infrastructure and AI, including Snowflake and Databricks.
Facts
Campaign period: Through January 11, 2027
Capacity: Limited to the first 20 applicants
One exam fee for an eligible certification will be provided (up to 1 certification per person)
Contact: 03-3528-8034
26th floor, Hibiya Fort Tower, 1-1-1 Nishi-Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
“Odo Fest 2026,” a community event in Nishi Ward, Fukuoka, where you can enjoy Odo Park and the surrounding area all day, will be held on Saturday, November 28!
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The community event “Odo Fest 2026” will be held at Odo Park in Nishi Ward, Fukuoka, on Saturday, November 28, 2026. Organized by 合同会社LocalAd, the event will run from 10:00 to 19:00 and offer a full day of free activities for all ages, including a market with more than 50 vendors, dance performances, sports experiences, and a stamp rally.
Facts
The community event “Odo Fest 2026” will be held at Odo Park in Nishi Ward, Fukuoka, on Saturday, November 28, 2026.
Date and time: Saturday, November 28, 2026, 10:00–19:00 *Held in light rain; canceled in severe weather
This year’s event, the 3rd, will again feature a large market with more than 50 vendors
The first event in September 2024 drew approximately 4,500 people
More than 7,000 people attended the second event in November 2025.
A dining area with approximately 150 seats is planned beside the market.
Original料金は1回200円からで、お得な回数券も。
Original協賛は1枠5,000円（税込）〜 からお受けしております。
Odo Fest 2026 (held since 2024; 3rd edition)
Established: April 2025
Companies mentioned：合同会社LocalAd、オドフェス実行委員会、株式会社環境開発、福岡市西区役所、小戸シーサイドピクニック、株式会社サワライズ LIFE CULTIVATE CENTER
Singing synthesis app “VoiSona” to launch “iOS-only voice libraries” for purchase and use on iPhone/iPad starting October 6
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株式会社テクノスピーチ announced that “iOS-only voice libraries,” which can be purchased and used in the iPhone/iPad version of its singing synthesis app “VoiSona,” will become available worldwide starting October 6, 2026. Purchases and use will be handled through an Apple Account. Each title is a one-time purchase for 4,000 yen (tax included; Japan App Store price). Priced at less than one-third of the PC version (13,200 yen), the libraries offer the same quality as the PC version. The lineup will include 26 titles at launch, including libraries that support English and Chinese in addition to Japanese. An Android version is also in development.
Facts
“iOS-only voice libraries” will become available worldwide starting October 6, 2026
“iOS-only voice libraries” are a one-time purchase at 4,000 yen per title (tax included; Japan App Store price)
Priced at less than one-third of the PC version’s one-time purchase price (13,200 yen, tax included)
The lineup will include 26 titles at launch, including free voice libraries
With a feature that lets users try an unpurchased voice library for 10 seconds
Release date: September 1, 2022
iOS 17–26, iPadOS 17–26
Recommended: iPhone 12 or later, or iPad (10th generation) or later
The pop-up will feature fall and winter items such as long-sleeved tops, turtlenecks, knitwear and pajamas.
The address is 5-1-5 Namba, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture; business hours are 10:00–20:00.
Each workshop session is for 3 pairs (1 child and 1 parent or guardian); it is open to children aged 3 and older, costs ¥4,400 (tax included), and requires advance reservations.
At the workshop, participants choose a favorite shape from 4 patches, color it as they like, and have a professional press it on the spot to finish an original T-shirt.
株式会社ロックビル has launched DR.VAPE NOW (Doctor Vape Now), a disposable inhalation wellness device that requires no charging or setup. Available in 12 flavors at ¥1,980 (tax included), it offers a new option for beginners.
Facts
OriginalDR.VAPE NOWは1本1,980円（税込）で、全12フレーバー展開である。
It starts automatically when you take it out of the box and inhale; no advance charging or e-liquid refills are needed.
Since its launch in 2017, the DR.VAPE series has sold approximately 30 million units cumulatively.
It is sold through approximately 12,000 stores nationwide, including ファミリーマート.
Preparations are underway to launch the RECYCLE NOW PROJECT in or after November 2026.
Fluffier and more comfortable. The electric hot-water bottle, which sold 100,000 units last year, returns this year with an upgraded cover material!
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HAGOOGI株式会社 is introducing the new LXE-8007 electric hot-water bottle for this winter, upgrading the cover material of last year's 100,000-unit bestseller to artificial rabbit fur. It can be used after charging for approximately 8–15 minutes and provides warmth for up to approximately 15 hours. It meets PSE standards, with safety in mind, and the cover is removable.
Facts
Easy to use with approximately 8–15 minutes of charging.
Approximately 4–8 hours indoors
Approximately 8–12 hours under the covers
Keeps you warm for up to approximately 15 hours*.
Product dimensions: 27 CM × 20 CM × 9.5 CM (approx.)
Ready to use after approximately 10–15 minutes of charging
Product dimensions: 28.5 CM × 10 CM × 23 CM (approx.)
Product dimensions: 120 CM × 22 CM (approx.)
Product dimensions: 27 CM × 19 CM × 9 CM (approx.)
Furusato tax donation program “Kodomo Furusato Bin” holds parent-child monitoring tour in partnership with Iki City; 5 households receiving child-rearing allowance in Fukuoka Prefecture, a total of 12 people, experience Iki's nature, culture and food
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ネッスー株式会社 used donations to the furusato tax donation program “Kodomo Furusato Bin” to hold the 2-day, 1-night “Iki Island Journey” parent-child monitoring tour in Iki City, Nagasaki Prefecture, from October 3 to 4, 2026. A total of 12 people from 5 households receiving child-rearing allowance in Fukuoka Prefecture visited dolphin experiences, Tatsunoshima Island, Saruiwa Rock and the Iki-Kokubunji Museum, among other sites, to assess a model that combines opportunities for experiences with tourism promotion.
Facts
The tour was held over 2 days and 1 night, from Saturday, October 3, to Sunday, October 4, 2026.
The participants were 12 people from 5 households receiving child-rearing allowance and living in Fukuoka Prefecture (5 parents and 7 children).
Main destinations included Iki Dolphin Park & Resort, Tatsunoshima Island, Hiyorimi Terrace, Saruiwa Rock, the Iki City Ikikoku Museum and the National Iki Island Lodge.
The tour was made possible by donations to Iki City's project under the furusato tax donation program “Kodomo Furusato Bin,” titled “Exciting Experiences in Iki for Children.”
On the first day, participants traveled from Hakata Port to Iki's Gonoura Port by jetfoil, a journey of approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes, and enjoyed interacting with dolphins and playing in the sea at the uninhabited island of Tatsunoshima.
As background, a 2026 survey by 公益社団法人チャンス・フォー・チルドレン found disparities in access to experiences based on household income, as well as a decline in spending on experiences among low-income households.
EventHub to hold 2 side events in Fukuoka alongside RAMEN TECH 2026, opening October 7
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株式会社EventHub will host 2 side events in conjunction with RAMEN TECH 2026, which will be held in Fukuoka from October 7 to 11, 2026: the “B2B Marketers Networking Event” on October 7 and a NoMaps-related panel session on October 9.
The series has surpassed 900,000 copies sold! TV anime adaptation of “Survival as the Strongest Heroine in an Otome Game” set to air in July 2027! [Fuka Izumi as Aria]
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The light novel “Survival as the Strongest Heroine in an Otome Game,” published by TO Books, has surpassed 900,000 copies in cumulative sales across the series, and a TV anime adaptation is set to air in July 2027. Fuka Izumi will voice Aria, with production by STUDIO CLUTCH × アニメーションスタジオ・セブン.
Facts
“Survival as the Strongest Heroine in an Otome Game” TV anime adaptation set to air in July 2027
More than 900,000 copies sold across the series (including e-books)
Fuka Izumi cast as Aria
Animation production is a joint effort by STUDIO CLUTCH and アニメーションスタジオ・セブン.
Published by 株式会社TOブックス (headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; representative: Takeichi Honda)
The “青春タイムボイス” that lets you race through youth with your favorite VTuber is now on sale at the official BOOTH store from the “にゃんたじあ！” VTuber project!
[HUBLOT] Global brand ambassador Jungkook makes his first visit to the HUBLOT Ginza Boutique
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Swiss luxury watch brand HUBLOT（ウブロ） welcomed BTS member Jungkook, its global brand ambassador, to the HUBLOT Ginza Boutique in Tokyo’s Ginza district for the first time on September 24, 2026. Jungkook became a global brand ambassador for HUBLOT in February 2026, and this was his first visit to a HUBLOT boutique in Japan. HUBLOT CEO Julien Tornare also came to Japan to greet him. Many fans gathered outside the boutique that day, and Jungkook entered smiling and waving to them. Inside, he admired HUBLOT timepieces and signed a visual of himself. He wore the “Big Bang Sapphire Sky Blue,” 44mm.
Facts
September 24, 2026, Tokyo, Japan – Swiss luxury watch brand “HUBLOT（ウブロ）”
Jungkook became a HUBLOT global brand ambassador in February 2026.
A new solution for those unsure whether a mattress will feel right before buying: the “W Reversible Mattress,” which lets you choose from 4 comfort options simply by flipping it after purchase, launches from GOKUMIN on October 5
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GOKUMIN, the bedding brand operated by 株式会社KURUKURU, announced that it will launch the “W Reversible Mattress,” a pocket coil mattress that offers 4 comfort options by flipping the top cover and foam, on October 5, 2026. It comes in 3 sizes: single, semi-double and double. Its approximately 27cm-thick, 3-zone pocket coil construction lets users adjust the feel to suit the season, their physical condition and personal preference.
BTS × BE@RBRICK commemorative collection for the “BTS WORLD TOUR 'ARIRANG'” announced!
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OriginalBTSのワールドツアー『BTS WORLD TOUR 'ARIRANG'』を記念して、BTSと株式会社メディコム・トイが展開するBE@RBRICKのコラボレーションコレクションが、2026年10月7日(水)12:00からBTS Weverse Shopにて予約販売される。100%(¥2,800)、400%(¥17,000)、1000%(¥88,000)の3サイズ展開で、BTSデザインとメンバー別デザインの商品がラインナップされ、2027年3月中旬から順次発送予定。
Now accepting orders for a 2-piece set of holographic can badges and a thumbnail glitter sticker set from the TV anime The Daily Life of a Torture Baito Worker!
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株式会社アズメーカー has begun accepting orders through the online store きゃらON！ for new merchandise from the TV anime The Daily Life of a Torture Baito Worker: a 2-piece set of holographic can badges and a thumbnail glitter sticker set.
Facts
■Price: 1,430 yen (tax included)
■ Price: ¥1,100 (tax included)
■1 set containing 2 pieces
■Set of 3
■ Size: approximately φ56mm
■Size: approx. 80mm
We carry approximately 5,000 types of anime merchandise.
Now accepting orders for a T-shirt, character rubber mat, B2 tapestry and clear file from the anime Grow Up Show: The Sunflower Circus Troupe!
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株式会社アズメーカー announced that it has begun accepting orders through the online store きゃらON！ for new merchandise from the anime Grow Up Show: The Sunflower Circus Troupe, including a T-shirt, character rubber mat, B2 tapestry and clear file.
Now accepting orders for an acrylic character stand from the TV anime The Beautiful, Refined Girl at My New School Is the Childhood Friend I Used to Play With, Thinking She Was a Boy!
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株式会社アズメーカー has begun accepting orders through the online store “きゃらON！” for 3 acrylic character stands from the TV anime The Beautiful, Refined Girl at My New School Is the Childhood Friend I Used to Play With, Thinking She Was a Boy: Haruki Nikaido teaser visual, summer version/autumn version/school uniform version. The price is ¥1,870 (tax included), and the size is approximately 94×150 mm.
Facts
Price: 1,870 yen (tax included)
■Size: Approx. 94 × 150 mm
We carry approximately 5,000 types of anime merchandise, from products for men to products for women.
Now accepting orders for a 5-piece set of can badges, a mug, an acrylic key ring, a thick acrylic stand and a clear file from the anime Girls Band Cry!
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株式会社アズメーカー announced that it has begun accepting orders through the online store “きゃらON！” for new merchandise from the anime Girls Band Cry, including a 5-piece set of can badges, a mug, an acrylic key ring, a thick acrylic stand and a clear file.
Facts
Price: 2,200 yen (tax included)
■Price: ¥1,650 (tax included)
■Price: 880 yen (tax included)
■ Price: ¥550 (tax included)
■ Size: approximately φ56mm
■Capacity: 350ml
We carry approximately 5,000 types of anime merchandise.
Gap launches “The Gap Hoodie” campaign, sharing each person’s Hoodie Story
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Gap Japan has launched “The Gap Hoodie” campaign, showcasing the lifestyles and values of 8 creators through its iconic hoodie. Creators active in a range of fields, including dance, modeling, skateboarding, professional surfing and blogging, wear Gap hoodies in their own distinctive styles. The new Men's and Women's collections are available at Gap stores nationwide and on the official online store.
Facts
Since its founding in San Francisco, U.S., in 1969
Founded in San Francisco in 1969
Reflecting the values and individuality of each of the 8 creators
8 creators active in a wide range of fields are taking part
Vintage Soft Relaxed-Fit Hoodie (¥6,990)
Heavyweight Oversized Hoodie (¥9,990)
GAP Logo Fleece Hoodie (¥7,990)
French Terry GAP NYC Oversized Zip-Up Hoodie (¥12,900)
Post-event online sales for the “TV Anime Shunkashūtō Daikōsha: Haru no Mai POP UP SHOP” are now underway!
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Original株式会社コンテンツシードは、テレビアニメ『春夏秋冬代行者 春の舞』POP UP SHOPの事後通販を、2026年10月6日(火)18:00から通販サイト「THEキャラ」にて開始すると発表した。注文受付期間は10月20日(火)23:59までで、発送は2026年12月上旬～下旬以降順次行われる。ブロマイドやカンバッジ、アクリルスタンドなど全7種のリボンコーデ ver.商品が販売される。
Facts
・October 6, 2026, 18:00–October 20, 23:59
・Shipments will be sent sequentially from early to late December 2026 onward
“Manga Crystal” set to become a regular feature, to fans’ delight!! Noda Cri: “All who love manga, gather round!” The premiere episode dives headfirst into the world of hunting manga!
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ＢＳテレ東’s program “漫画クリスタル” is set to become a regular series. Hosted by 野田クリスタル of マヂカルラブリー, it will begin airing every Wednesday at 24:30 starting Oct. 7, 2026 (except the final week of each month). The premiere will feature hunting manga, with 安島薮太’s “クマ撃ちの女” and 前田治郎’s “漫画家、猟師になる” as guests. モナキ’s サカイJr. will be the first monthly narrator.
Facts
Starts Oct. 7, 2026! Wednesdays at 24:30 (except the final week of each month)
Wednesdays at 24:30
Previously aired as special programs, through the 3rd installment
General ticket sales for “青木玄徳 39th BD Event” begin today, Oct. 6 (Tue.), at 22:00!
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“青木玄徳 39th BD Event,” celebrating the day before 青木玄徳’s 39th birthday, will be held on Oct. 18, 2026 (Sun.), at Koenji Studio K. 斉藤秀翼 will appear as a guest, and 大石一慶 will host a fortune-telling booth after the event. Tickets go on general sale (first come, first served) through カンフェティ, operated by ロングランプランニング, starting Oct. 6, 2026 (Tue.), at 22:00. Tickets cost 8,000 yen (tax included; all seats reserved).
Facts
“青木玄徳 39th BD Event” will be held on Oct. 18, 2026 (Sun.), at Koenji Studio K (2F, 4-39-17 Koenjiminami, Suginami-ku, Tokyo).
Tickets are scheduled to go on sale through カンフェティ (operated by ロングランプランニング株式会社, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: 榑松 大剛) starting Oct. 6, 2026 (Tue.), at 22:00.
Ticket price: 8,000 yen (tax included; all seats reserved)
Three-shot instant photo ticket: 4,000 yen (tax included)
Two-shot instant photo ticket: 2,000 yen (tax included)
Autograph ticket: 2,000 yen (tax included)
＊Approximately 100 minutes for the main program of each session
A pop-up store commemorating the 1st anniversary of the theatrical release of “ゾンビランドサガ ゆめぎんがパラダイス” will open at Gamers from Oct. 24, 2026 (Sat.)!
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株式会社カードラボ ゲーマーズ will hold a pop-up store commemorating the 1st anniversary of the theatrical release of “ゾンビランドサガ ゆめぎんがパラダイス” at Gamers locations and ゆめタウン佐賀 from Oct. 24, 2026 (Sat.). New original illustrated merchandise will be on sale, bonus bromides will be distributed, and orders will be accepted for made-to-order items (scheduled for delivery in March 2027).
Facts
■Oct. 24, 2026 (Sat.)–Nov. 8 (Sun.): ・AKIHABARA Gamers Main Store
For every 2,200 yen (tax included) paid as a deposit when placing a reservation, customers will receive 1 randomly selected bonus bromide (13 designs in total).
For every 5,500 yen (tax included) spent on eligible products, customers will receive 1 bonus clear file.
■Mirror acrylic plate Price: 13,200 yen (tax included)
■Packable bag Price: 6,050 yen (tax included)
■Chocolate tart Price: 1,296 yen (tax included)
■Trading photo-style cards (7 designs in total) Price: 770 yen (tax included)
BOX price: 5,390 yen (tax included)
■Tumbler Price: 3,300 yen (tax included)
Customers will receive 1 randomly selected bonus bromide (13 designs in total).
MIMARU’s first: “MIMARU SUITES 京都CENTRAL” selected for the “Selected Hotels” category in the ミシュラン Guide 2026 (News release)
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“MIMARU SUITES 京都CENTRAL,” an apartment hotel operated by Cosmos Initia and Cosmos Hotel Management of the Daiwa House Group, has been selected for the “Selected Hotels” category in the ミシュラン Guide 2026. It is the first MIMARU property to be selected. Located a 3-minute walk from Karasuma Oike Station on the Kyoto Municipal Subway, the hotel has 19 all-suite apartment rooms, each measuring 85㎡.
Facts
All 19 rooms are suites with 2 or more bedrooms
The property consists of rooms measuring 85㎡ each
In Japan in 2026, 253 Selected Hotels are featured alongside 145 ミシュラン Key Hotels
A 3-minute walk from Karasuma Oike Station on the Kyoto Municipal Subway’s Tozai and Karasuma lines
10 floors above ground, 19 guest rooms
More than 90% of the over 400,000 annual guests are international visitors or families
More than 90% of the over 400,000 annual guests are international visitors or families, and the property is popular with families traveling with children
Staff fluent in Japanese and English, and with diverse cultures and experiences, welcome guests from 39 countries and regions
Spacious rooms starting at approximately 40㎡, equipped with kitchens, dining areas, laundry facilities and more
AndTech WEB online seminar on “Web Handling: AI Integration” scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 25
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株式会社AndTech plans to hold the “Web Handling: AI Integration” online seminar on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2026, as part of its Zoom courses supporting R&D. The instructor will be Yuta Sunami, Representative Director of 株式会社SUNAMI. The seminar will scientifically examine on-site web conveying and winding problems—including creases, wrinkles, meandering, slippage and winding collapse—based on mechanics, tribology and winding theory, and cover the latest developments in AI, image analysis and Digital Twin. The participation fee is 55,000 yen (tax included).
Facts
This course is scheduled to begin on Nov. 25, 2026.
Date and time: Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2026, 10:30-16:30
Supporting students preparing for the ESAT-J exam! “ESAT-J Bridge” offers its Premium Plan at 50% off for 7,900 yen
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クラクモ株式会社 announced a “Last-Minute Exam Discount Campaign,” offering the one-time purchase Premium Plan for its app “ESAT-J Bridge,” which helps students prepare for the Tokyo Metropolitan Junior High School English Speaking Test “ESAT-J,” at 50% off the regular price of 15,800 yen (tax included), for 7,900 yen (tax included), from Oct. 8, 2026 (Thu.) to Nov. 21 (Sat.). The campaign supports students looking to put the finishing touches on their preparation for the “ESAT-J YEAR 3” main exam, scheduled for Nov. 22 (Sun.).
Facts
One-time purchase Premium Plan offered at 50% off the regular price of 15,800 yen (tax included), for 7,900 yen (tax included)
Offered at 50% off the regular price of 15,800 yen (tax included), for 7,900 yen (tax included)
From Oct. 8, 2026 (Thu.) to Nov. 21 (Sat.)
The “ESAT-J YEAR 3” main exam scheduled for Nov. 22 (Sun.)
Period of use: 1 year from purchase
OriginalAI添削・AI発音評価をそれぞれ1日100回まで利用可能
Used by several thousand customers, including employees of major companies
“Le Organic Japan Edition,” jointly designed by Shinanoya and ジャン・リュック・パスケ, wins the Diamond Award, the top prize at France’s prestigious French Drinks Awards 2026!
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株式会社信濃屋食品 announced that “Le Organic Japan Edition,” which it jointly designed with ジャン・リュック・パスケ, won the Diamond Award, the top prize in the Cognac category (VSOP division) at the prestigious French Drinks Awards 2026. The product was recognized following rigorous blind tasting by industry experts.
Facts
“Shinanoya,” which operates a total of 19 locations, including supermarkets and online stores
Founded as a liquor store in Daita, Setagaya Ward, in 1930
Alcohol content: 46%
Age: 4 years
Volume: 700mL
Price: 5,980 yen (6,578 yen including tax)
Owns a total of 15 hectares of vineyards in the Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne regions
Survey of local governments’ AI procurement practices finds “public infrastructure AI” has the most projects; AI procurement extends beyond generative AI to a wide range of fields, including regional public transportation and education
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株式会社シード・プランニング announced the results of its survey and analysis of 839 AI-related procurement cases by local governments across Japan. By market segment, “public infrastructure AI” ranked first with 103 cases, followed by “regional public transportation AI” with 98, “education AI” with 92, and “DX human resource development and training” with 86. “Competitive proposals” were the most common procurement method, accounting for 366 cases (43.6%). Of the 827 cases for which the notice date could be confirmed, 64.8% were concentrated in January–June. The local government AI market is expanding beyond generative AI into areas such as public infrastructure, transportation and education.
Facts
A total of 6,978 documents, including notices, specifications, evaluation criteria, responses to questions and award results
Collected and structured approximately 103 million Japanese characters of information
Organized the local government AI market into 13 major categories and 62 subcategories
“Public infrastructure AI” ranked first with 103 cases
“Regional public transportation AI”: 98 cases
“Education AI”: 92 cases
“DX talent development and training” came next, with 86 cases.
“Competitive proposals” were the most common, with 366 cases (43.6%)
“Open competitive bidding” followed with 292 cases (34.8%)
There were 90 selective competitive bids with an application process (10.7%)
Procurement was concentrated in January–June, accounting for 64.8%
茨城県 announced that it will hold an online seminar on Oct. 9, 2026, proposing ways to use processed chestnut products from 笠間市, in Japan’s top chestnut-producing region. Participation is free, and people can attend from anywhere in Japan. Participants will receive samples of chestnut paste made from 茨城県 chestnuts. In-person attendance will also be available at the head office test kitchen of ホシザキ東北株式会社 in Sendai. The application deadline is Oct. 6, 2026.
Facts
Date: Oct. 9, 2026 (Fri.)
Time: 13:00–16:00
In-person venue registration begins at 12:30
Application deadline: Oct. 6, 2026 (Tue.)
Including chestnut paste made with 100% “Kasama chestnuts”
DolphinX AIO, an AIO (LLMO/GEO) tool, launches a new feature to track brand recommendations and citations in Google AI Overviews daily
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株式会社メディアリーチ launched a beta version of “Google AI Overview Keyword Tracking,” a new feature for its AI search optimization tool “DolphinX AIO,” on Oct. 5, 2026. The feature tracks Google Search’s “AI Overviews” daily, recording mentions of a company’s own brand and citations of its website alongside search rankings. The tool now supports daily tracking across up to 7 types of generative AI.
Facts
Launched as a beta version on Oct. 5, 2026
DolphinX AIO can now track up to 7 types of AI daily
100 keywords on the Pro plan and 200 keywords on the Business plan
Free trial: Try up to 10 keywords
Start a 14-day free trial here
Records rankings up to position 10 in the same search results
“FASHION FOR HIKAWA” project report: Supporting areas affected by the Kumamoto earthquake by bringing “everyday life” and “smiles” through the power of fashion
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株式会社アーバンリサーチ carried out “FASHION FOR HIKAWA,” a clothing support project, on Aug. 30, 2026, to assist Hikawa Town in Yatsushiro District, which was affected by the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto earthquake. About 400 people attended, and about 1,200 of the approximately 1,300 clothing items prepared were distributed. With the cooperation, co-hosting and support of ピースボート災害支援センター, ミライバトン研究所, LINE WORKS社 and 氷川町社会福祉協議会, the project aimed to provide “everyday life” and “smiles” through fashion.
Facts
About 400 people attended
Of the approximately 1,300 clothing items prepared
About 1,200 items were distributed
The remaining approximately 100 items will be distributed at a later date through the Peace Boat Disaster Relief Center.
Hikawa Town, Yatsushiro District, where a seismic intensity of 7 was recorded
CNN: U.S. and China discuss reciprocal visits to nuclear facilities, with talks set to continue in coming months
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
CNN cited sources as reporting that the United States has discussed reciprocal visits to nuclear facilities with China and plans to keep advancing the proposal in talks over the coming months. China first proposed reciprocal visits during talks this year, suggesting visits to U.S. Department of Energy national laboratories and corresponding Chinese facilities. The discussions took place mainly on the sidelines of meetings of the UN Security Council P5. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping did not raise the issue of reciprocal visits when they met last month, but are expected to meet again around APEC in November or the G20 in December.
Facts
During meetings of the UN Security Council P5
The meeting could take place during the APEC summit in China in November
Original或12月在美國舉行的20國集團（G20）會議期間
Companies mentioned：CNN、路透社、美國能源部 (U.S. Department of Energy)、聯合國安全理事會 (UN Security Council)、白宮、中國駐美大使館、亞太經濟合作會議 (APEC)、20國集團 (G20)