【Held Oct. 14 (Wed.)】Sharing Misawa Village’s way of life and culture with the world: Tourism symposium in Yonezawa draws lessons from the Best Tourism Villages initiative
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プラットヨネザワ株式会社 will hold a tourism symposium in Yonezawa on Oct. 14, 2026, on the theme “Sharing Misawa Village’s way of life and culture with the world.” The symposium will discuss sustainable tourism in connection with the former Misawa Village area’s application to the Best Tourism Villages (BTV) program.
Selection of funding organizations for the 2026 regular funding round, Round 1, under the Act on Utilization of Funds Related to Dormant Deposits
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一般財団法人日本民間公益活動連携機構 (JANPIA) has selected 12 funding organizations for the 2026 regular funding round, Round 1, under the Act on Utilization of Funds Related to Dormant Deposits. It will provide grants totaling approximately ¥1.980 billion.
Facts
58 projects
12 projects
Up to 3 years
Approximately ¥1.980 billion
¥131 million
¥141 million
¥76 million
¥100 million
¥178 million
¥219 million
¥165 million
¥182 million
¥258 million
¥200 million
¥199 million
Companies mentioned：一般財団法人日本民間公益活動連携機構、JANPIA、Japan Network for Public Interest Activities、全国フードバンク推進協議会、ちくご川コミュニティ財団、わかやまエヌピーオーセンター★、東海若手起業塾実行委員会＊★、ACOBA、株式会社PoliPoli★、株式会社クロスエイジ＊、株式会社コエルワ、北海道エンブリッジ＊、エティック、こども女性ネット東海＊★、ジャパン・プラットフォーム
【Kumamoto・コスギリゾート】A lunch surrounded by Aso’s natural beauty, with views to enjoy. “Resort Picnic Plan” launches Oct. 1
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コスギリゾート, part of the Kosugi Real Estate Holdings Group, is launching its “Resort Picnic Plan” on Oct. 1, offering a chance to enjoy the natural surroundings of Aso. The all-in-one package includes pretzel sandwiches, drinks and picnic gear rental, so guests can come empty-handed.
【Survey on Executives’ Health and Business Succession Planning】62.0% of company presidents are concerned about their health, while 61.2% of those without a designated successor say they “have not” prepared for business succession
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A survey conducted by M&Aキャピタルパートナーズ株式会社 found that 62.0% of executives are concerned about their health, while 61.2% of those without a designated successor said they “have not” prepared for business succession.
Facts
545 representative directors (presidents)
56.3% of executives have no candidate for a successor or have not yet decided on one
【Event Report】The ancient mountain fortress of the Sakanori, spanning 1350 years of history, arrives in Kumamoto! An in-depth report on the Kaneda Castle booth, a Special Historic Site designated by the national government, at “Special Edition: Oshiro Expo in Kumamoto”!
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一般社団法人対馬観光物産協会 exhibited a booth on Kaneda Castle, a Special Historic Site designated by the national government, at “Special Edition: Oshiro Expo in Kumamoto 2026,” where it received a positive response, including for its VR experience. It has also officially confirmed that it will exhibit at “Oshiro Expo 2026,” to be held at パシフィコ横浜 in Dec. 2026.
LiGA DiVeRTiDA will hold an 8-a-side socey tournament in collaboration with 浦和レッズ at Saitama Stadium 2002 on Oct. 25, 2026. The event will accommodate up to 8 teams, with approximately 80 participants, and part of the entry fee will go toward strengthening the club.
Japanese skincare brand “CVITAS” expands into Malaysia, its 4th overseas market after the United States, Taiwan and Vietnam
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Japanese skincare brand “CVITAS,” operated by 株式会社arata, exhibited at an event held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from Sept. 24 to 27, 2026, marking its expansion into its 4th overseas market after the United States, Taiwan and Vietnam.
University students roast and brew coffee from 12 countries around the world. 4th “VOLCAFE COFFEE EXPO 2026” to be held in Kobe on Nov. 7 and 8
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ボルカフェ株式会社 will hold the 4th “VOLCAFE COFFEE EXPO 2026” at Create Kobe in Kobe on Nov. 7 and 8, 2026. At the event, 12 university groups from across Japan will roast and brew coffee from 12 countries around the world. Seminars and a quiz competition will also be held under the theme “Coffee and Peace.”
Facts
Two days: Nov. 7 (Sat.) and 8 (Sun.), 2026
4th “VOLCAFE COFFEE EXPO 2026”
12 university groups from across Japan
The group marks its 175th anniversary this year
Supports the supply of approximately 66 billion cups of coffee worldwide each year
LightBridge announces “Photonica Metalens Engine,” a metalens design engine, with launch planned for October 2026
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株式会社LightBridge has announced “Photonica Metalens Engine,” a tool specializing in metalens design, and plans to launch it in October 2026. It is also running a limited-time introductory campaign for Ansys Lumerical, Zemax OpticStudio and Speos.
Facts
During October 2026
Oct. 31, 2026
Oct. 26, 2026
Oct. 23, 2026
15:00～16:00
April 27, 2015
Companies mentioned：株式会社LightBridge、LightBridge、Ansys Lumerical、Ansys Zemax OpticStudio、Ansys Speos、Ansys、Microsoft Teams
Announcement: Reading group on “Labor Supply in the Past, Present, and Future,” a paper by Timo Boppart
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AIマネー大学株式会社 will hold a reading group focused on “Labor Supply in the Past, Present, and Future,” a paper by Professor Timo Boppart, a member of the 2026 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences selection committee. The session will be led by Yutaka Yamanaka and will discuss the long-term decline in working hours and balanced growth.
Facts
2026 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences
For approximately 150 years
At a rate of around 0.5% per year
They worked more than 3000 hours a year, but
Today, in Western Europe, it is around 1500 hours
2020, “Journal of Political Economy”
A 2014 paper
Date: Early October 2026
Born in Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo, in 1976
Among other things, focused on NVIDIA in the early 2010s
In 2010, as a founding-family shareholder in HOYA
Submitted 15 shareholder proposals
Individual disclosure of executive compensation (just over 45% in favor)
Expansion of the word limit for explanations of shareholder proposals (4,000 characters)
Lectured at Harvard Law School in 2011
Submitted shareholder proposals that received support in the 40% range
Including winning a court ruling in 2025
More than 1,000 publicly listed companies worldwide
Shareholder in more than 200 privately held companies
Game app “Hypnosis Mic -Alternative Rap Battle-” event “Ruthless Mushroom Hunt ~No Messing with the Civilians~”
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In the game app “Hypnosis Mic -Alternative Rap Battle-,” a new event, “Ruthless Mushroom Hunt ~No Messing with the Civilians~,” along with multiple G Collects and campaigns, will be held in October 2026.
Facts
Original2026年10月7日（水）17時00分
10:59 on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026
You can earn up to 500 cards, among other rewards.
[How children spend their days off] Departing Nov. 1: Fabre Insect Class ~Limited to 15 participants! The Palawan giant stag beetle edition~
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株式会社プラスワン教育 will hold a “Fabre Insect Class” in Tokyo on Nov. 1, 2026, featuring guidance on raising Palawan giant stag beetles, fieldwork and an insect quiz.
Facts
Limited to 15 participants!
2026/11/1 (Sun.)
[Preschoolers and elementary school students] 40,150 yen
A cumulative total of approximately 15,000 or more parents, children and young people have taken part.
“ふるなび” begins accepting donations for Sosa City, Chiba Prefecture, to support disaster relief following the typhoon and heavy rains in September of Reiwa 8
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ふるなび, a hometown tax donation website operated by 株式会社アイモバイル, began accepting donations for Sosa City, Chiba Prefecture, on Sept. 4 to support disaster relief following the typhoon and heavy rains in September of Reiwa 8.
The official online pop-up for “Rubble & Crew IN THEATER 2026” is open! Advance movie tickets with limited-quantity original merchandise now on sale!!
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株式会社ムービーウォーカー is holding the official online pop-up for the film “Rubble & Crew IN THEATER 2026,” selling advance movie tickets with original merchandise and running a campaign.
Facts
Merchandise: 3,300 yen (tax included)
Price: General admission ￥4,600
Price: General admission ￥2,840
Release date: Friday, Nov. 20, 2026
Original販売期間：①②2026年10月1日(木)12：00～
Companies mentioned：株式会社ムービーウォーカー、株式会社KADOKAWA、MOVIE WALKER STORE、小学館、イオンエンターテイメント株式会社、Spin Master Ltd.、Viacom International Inc.
Kyushu’s only SV League MEN team, “Fragrorad Kagoshima,” to hold fan event “SV League Opening Just Ahead! Fragrorad Rally”
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Fragrorad Kagoshima, a men’s professional volleyball team operated by 株式会社フィールドエックス, will hold an event on Oct. 18 ahead of the start of the season as it joins the SV League for the 2026 season.
Facts
2026 season
Sunday, October 18, 2026
Curtain at 13:30
Original15:00終了
2023-24 season
2024-25 season
Formed by 10 members
Starting with the home game at F Arena Ichiki-Kushikino on Dec. 19
Cuisine and sweets: “Artisan Feast: Battle of Sous chef’s Harvest Festival,” a sweets and lunch buffet featuring seasonal flavors by the deputy executive chef and deputy pastry chef, begins Oct. 14
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ANAクラウンプラザホテル千歳 will hold “Artisan Feast: Battle of Sous chef’s Harvest Festival,” a sweets and lunch buffet featuring seasonal ingredients prepared by the deputy executive chef and deputy pastry chef, starting Oct. 14, 2026.
Facts
Oct. 14, 2026
Nov. 29
￥2,900
￥1,450
￥600
Companies mentioned：ANAクラウンプラザホテル千歳、IHGホテルズ&リゾーツ、InterContinental Hotels Group PLC
河内長野市 has developed the slogan “City life, sometimes. 河内長野市” to encourage people to move to and settle in the city, responding to trends such as a net inflow of young people and an increase in vacant homes. The campaign targets families raising children and promotes the convenience of being 30 minutes from Namba and 3 minutes from fireflies, as well as the natural environment, through promotional videos.
Sustainable coffee from Sweden, “Lykke coffee farms,” begins full-scale expansion in Japan — exhibiting at “SCAJ 2026,” which opens Oct. 14
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株式会社The POW BAR, the exclusive Japanese distributor for Swedish sustainable coffee brand “Lykke coffee farms,” began full-scale distribution in September 2026 and set up an official online store and a business order desk. It will also exhibit at “SCAJ 2026,” which opens Oct. 14.
The “Ruthless Mushroom Hunt ~No Messing with the Civilians~” event in the game app “Hypnosis Mic -Alternative Rap Battle-” starts today!
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The “Ruthless Mushroom Hunt ~No Messing with the Civilians~” event begins in the game app “Hypnosis Mic -Alternative Rap Battle-” on Oct. 7, 2026. Campaigns including SSR characters, G Collects and login bonuses will also run at the same time.
AIO, MEO and review management tool クチコレ exhibits at FOOD STYLE JAPAN 2026 ＜Tokyo＞
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クチコレ, a store customer-attraction support service provided by Sooon株式会社, made its first appearance at FOOD STYLE JAPAN 2026 ＜Tokyo＞, held at Tokyo Big Sight from September 30 to October 2, 2026, where it provided consultations to restaurant owners and others on MEO and AIO measures and how to use Google Maps.
Facts
More than 240 cases cumulatively
Sooon株式会社 has provided support in a total of 1,000 cases
Capital: 10,000,000 yen
Companies mentioned：Sooon株式会社、クチコレ、FOOD STYLE JAPAN 2026、ChatGPT、Gemini、Google
YOSHIKI receives awards in Japan and the US within 1 month; NY rehearsal with Axl Rose also revealed
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YOSHIKI received the International Citizens Award in the US on September 17 and the special award at the 6th Kentaro Kaneko Award in Japan on October 5. Reports also covered his rehearsal in New York with Axl Rose and his friendship with the US ambassador to Japan.
ルイ·ヴィトン unveils its Spring-Summer 2027 Women's Collection
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ルイ·ヴィトン unveiled its Spring-Summer 2027 Women's Collection by Women's Artistic Director Nicolas Ghesquière at a fashion show held in Paris on October 7.
Your vote will decide Japan's best ingredients. “Regional food and ingredients” from across the country gather in the Chugoku region for the “Japan's Ingredients Koshien ichi Chugoku Regional Qualifying Tournament,” to be held in Hiroshima on October 10 (Sat.) and 11 (Sun.)
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未来まち計画機構 (secretariat: COMMON株式会社) will hold the “Japan's Ingredients Koshien ichi Chugoku Regional Qualifying Tournament” at Hiroshima Gate Park in Hiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture, on October 10 and 11, 2026. The free-admission participatory event will feature regional food, food trucks and a music stage.
“How far can factories be unmanned?” Special lecture by INDUSTRIAL-X CEO Tomonori Yako on how AI and robots are transforming production sites ＜12/9・Free admission＞
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株式会社イプロス will hold a special lecture by Tomonori Yako, Representative Director and CEO of 株式会社INDUSTRIAL-X, at “IPROS AI-Industrial World 2026,” taking place at Tokyo International Forum from December 9 to 10, 2026. The lecture will focus on unmanning and automating factories with generative AI and robots, and will explain transformations in design, manufacturing, inspection and maintenance with the latest case studies.
The heavy cruiser Bremerton, a member of the Union from “Azur Lane,” is now available as a figure. On sale with an あみあみ-exclusive bonus.
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Major hobby retailer あみあみ (大網株式会社) is selling a 1/7-scale completed figure of Bremerton, the heavy cruiser from “Azur Lane,” by アルター, with an あみあみ-exclusive bonus. The suggested retail price is 34,980 yen, and release is scheduled for December 2027.
Facts
34,980 yen (tax included)
Scheduled for December 2027
1/7 scale
Approx. 250 mm in height
Companies mentioned：大網株式会社、あみあみ、アルター、Manjuu Co.,Ltd.、YongShi Co.,Ltd.、Yostar, Inc.
【Don't let it end with “Who is that?” This time, head to “this person's” shop.】The 2nd Higashiosaka-exclusive collaboration, “Who is this?”, starts October 10 (Sat.)
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一般社団法人東大阪観光協会 will launch the 2nd Higashiosaka-exclusive collaboration with Jack Confectionery, “Who is this?”, on October 10, 2026, and run a campaign encouraging people to visit shops and collect stickers.
Around 400 Japanese business owners and entrepreneurs active around the world gather in Hong Kong
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一般社団法人WAOJE will hold “WAOJE Global Venture Forum (GVF) 2026 in Hong Kong” at Kerry Hotel Hong Kong from November 13 to 15, 2026. The theme is “The ORIGIN.” Speakers will include Shuji Tanaka, Chairman of the Board of OWNDAYS株式会社, and around 400 Japanese business owners and entrepreneurs are expected to attend. Only a few seats remain.
Facts
About 400 people
Nov. 13, 2026
15th
200,000 yen
8,000 yen
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人WAOJE、OWNDAYS株式会社、Kerry Hotel Hong Kong、りそな九段ビル
14 university students from Laos arrive in Japan for the JENESYS program to learn about Japanese society and engage in exchanges centered on social welfare
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The Japan International Cooperation Center will invite 14 university students from Laos to Japan in October 2026 as part of the JENESYS2026 program. Lectures, field visits and exchanges on social welfare and measures to address population aging will take place in Tokyo and Hiroshima prefectures.
Original「ラーメン GINZA TON BOX」銀座本店、開店1周年を記念した限定ラーメンを10月10日（土）に100杯限定で提供
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The Ginza flagship of ラーメン GINZA TON BOX, operated by 株式会社HITOSUKE, will mark its 1st anniversary by serving a limited-edition ramen created by the owner of supervised restaurant ラーメン屋 トイ・ボックス, with only 100 bowls available on October 10, 2026.
Facts
Limited to 100 bowls
2,000 yen (tax included)
1st anniversary of opening
More than 600 franchise locations under its own brands
Companies mentioned：株式会社HITOSUKE、ラーメン GINZA TON BOX、ラーメン屋 トイ・ボックス、ミシュランガイド、金沢屋、シバますたー
Tobila Systems, NTT TownPage and Miyagi Prefectural Police signed an “Agreement on Preventing Victimization from Special Fraud” on October 7, 2026, and held a campaign at Sendai Station.
Personal machine Pilates studio STUDIO IVY PILATES to open in Hon-Atsugi, Kanagawa, on Thursday, October 15, 2026!
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株式会社KRM announced that it will open its Hon-Atsugi studio on October 15, 2026, the 144th location of personal machine Pilates studio STUDIO IVY PILATES.
Uber, Kaga City, Kaga City Tourism and Exchange Organization and Japan Post team up to close the digital divide in transportation; Japan's first support for public rideshare dispatch at post offices begins
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Uber Japan, Kaga City, Japan Post and 一般社団法人加賀市観光交流機構 will begin supporting public rideshare dispatch at all 15 post offices in Kaga City on October 7, 2026. This first-of-its-kind initiative nationwide can be used without a smartphone or app.
アスエネ launches new services for its autonomous AI agent platform ASUENE AIP, which replaces human workers, and AX Consulting
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アスエネ株式会社 has launched its autonomous AI agent platform ASUENE AIP and new AX Consulting services to support the automation of sustainability operations.
Facts
More than 30 AI Skills at present
Capital: 15.1 billion yen (including capital surplus)
Korean biotech skincare brand “PHARMOLOGY” officially opens at ロッテ免税店, Incheon International Airport Terminal 1
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Korean biotech skincare brand “PHARMOLOGY” officially opened at ロッテ免税店 in Terminal 1 of Incheon International Airport on October 1, 2026, through its Japanese exclusive distributor, 合同会社flowli.
PESERICO founder Maria Peserico receives the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic
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PESERICO founder Maria Peserico has received the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic in recognition of the brand’s achievements and her contributions to the fashion industry in Veneto. The ceremony is scheduled to take place at the Vicenza Prefecture on September 30, 2026.
The sixth track from the CEIPA x TOYOTA GROUP “MUSIC WAY PROJECT” co-writing camp! Rol3ert and Johnson’s “With you” released ahead of schedule
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As part of the “MUSIC WAY PROJECT,” a collaboration between 一般社団法人カルチャー アンド エンタテインメント産業振興会（CEIPA） and TOYOTA GROUP, Rol3ert and Johnson’s song “With you,” created at the “SONG BRIDGE 2025” co-writing camp held in Kyoto in 2025, has been released ahead of schedule.
Facts
Cumulative plays across streaming services have exceeded 6 million
Dates: Sunday, May 18 to Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Released for streaming starting Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人カルチャー アンド エンタテインメント産業振興会、CEIPA、TOYOTA GROUP、Exciter Records、FUJIPACIFIC MUSIC、Sony Music Publishing、UNIVERSAL MUSIC PUBLISHING、NICHION、SURF Music、TOYOTA CONIQ Pro、Dentsu Music and Entertainment、YAMAHA、オーディオテクニカ、高峰楽器製作所、BEAMS
“JASPER ZIONIC,” combining a popular KEEN model with a lightweight, high-grip sole inspired by trail running, arrives in 4 Oshman’s exclusive colors, available in Japan exclusively at Oshman’s
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株式会社オッシュマンズ・ジャパン has begun selling 4 Oshman’s-exclusive colors of “JASPER ZIONIC,” a hybrid shoe by outdoor brand KEEN.
31 performers transform into “cats”! “ネコたん！ぷらす～猫町怪異奇譚～,” a Showa-modern detective story featuring cats, to be staged at Owlspot in Ikebukuro from Nov. 12 (Thu.) to 15 (Sun.)!
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“ネコたん！ぷらす～猫町怪異奇譚～” will be staged at Owlspot in Ikebukuro from November 12 to 15, 2026, with 31 performers taking part.
[In-person and online event] Open to participants nationwide! A practical explanation for food manufacturers, from differences in ingredients and production methods to flavor design, answering the question: “What really sets yeast extracts apart?”
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Dashi Trading株式会社 will hold a free seminar on エンジェルイースト社’s yeast extracts on October 14, 2026, simultaneously at an in-person venue and online.
SHO-SAN, which has provided AI support to 1,000 companies in the housing industry, to co-host a free online seminar for homebuilding company executives on Oct. 19 with HAPROT, whose “Safety and Sustainability Performance” floor-plan standards are advocated by occupational therapists
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株式会社SHO-SAN and 株式会社HAPROT will co-host a free online seminar for homebuilding company executives on “Safety and Sustainability Performance” and AI search optimization (AIO) on October 19, 2026.
Flexible-care service “Ichiro” now featured on SBI証券’s “Inheritance Consultation Terminal”
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イチロウ株式会社 has begun featuring its flexible-care service “Ichiro” on the expert consultation page of “Inheritance Consultation Terminal,” operated by SBI証券.
[LURF GALLERY] 19 artists, including Hajime Sorayama, Kotao Tomozawa, Yū Nagaba and Haroshi, to take part. The second half of “WAVE 2026,” “YELLOW,” opens Saturday, October 17
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LURF GALLERY will present “YELLOW,” the second half of the art exhibition “WAVE 2026,” starting October 17, 2026, with 19 artists including Hajime Sorayama.
[New release in November 2026] 株式会社やのまん to launch “Card Protector Over Guard E” and “Card Protector Over Guard E Jr.,” thick sleeve guards with high transparency and embossed finishes!
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株式会社やのまん will launch “Card Protector Over Guard E” and “Card Protector Over Guard E Jr.” in late November 2026. These thick sleeve guards combine high transparency with an embossed finish and fit standard-size and small-size card sleeves. They are priced at 825 yen each (750 yen before tax).
[文化服装学院] Costume exhibition for the latest film “しびれ,” directed by graduate Takuya Uchiyama and starring Takumi Kitamura, on campus through Friday, October 16
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A costume exhibition for “しびれ,” the latest film by 文化服装学院 graduate and director Takuya Uchiyama, is currently on display on campus. A special lecture was also held at the school on September 9.
メモリーテックつくば株式会社 will hold the “サン宝石 Fair” at Amuze 2F in Sunroad Aomori, Aomori City, from October 10 to 12, 2026. The event will feature sales of サン宝石 accessories and sundries, as well as workshops for making “ほっぺちゃん” goods, rings and sweets decorations.
【fwee】TWICE’s Nayeon brings color to an @cosme OSAKA pop-up, open for a limited time from Oct. 7 (Wed.) to 13 (Tue.)! fwee’s first peel-off lottery, with no losing tickets and full-size products up for grabs, also makes its debut
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Cosmetics brand “fwee,” operated by 株式会社BENOW JAPAN, will hold a pop-up event featuring TWICE’s Nayeon as ambassador at @cosme OSAKA from Oct. 7 to 13, 2026. The event will include campaigns such as new product experiences and a peel-off lottery.
Facts
【From Oct. 7 (Wed.), 2026
through Oct. 13 (Tue.)】
(7 days total)
■Hours: 10:30–20:30
【Spa UV Tone-Up Base series / ¥2,310 each (tax included)】
Talk show featuring Nordic urban innovation hub BLOXHUB to be held on Oct. 21: Copenhagen’s “social city-building”
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To mark the publication of its new book, “Traveling While Working: Landscapes of Small Innovation,” 株式会社SIGNING will host a talk event on social city-building on Oct. 21, with Ann-Britt Elvin from Copenhagen’s urban innovation hub BLOXHUB as a guest.
Digital gift service “デジコ” to exhibit at “TOHOKU DX GATEWAY 2026 [DX Exhibition for Local Governments]”
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The digital gift service “デジコ,” operated by 株式会社DIGITALIO, will exhibit at “TOHOKU DX GATEWAY 2025 [DX Exhibition for Local Governments],” to be held at Sendai International Center on Oct. 20, 2026, and will showcase DX solutions for benefit and subsidy programs, among other offerings.
大阪府酒造組合, FM COCOLO, FM802 and ZIP-FM will hold the sake tasting event “OSAKA SAKE SQUARE 2026” at Namba Carnival Mall in Minami, Osaka, on Oct. 17 and 18, 2026. 26 breweries from 2 prefectures and 4 other prefectures in the Kansai region will participate, featuring a total of 77 brands. Food will also be sold at 6 nearby shops.
Facts
Original2026年10月17日（土）・18日（日）
26 breweries from 2 prefectures and 4 prefectures in the Kansai region
【Pingu】Colorful designs in all 6 styles! Skater is now selling a lunch drawstring bag M in a mystery package, so you won’t know which design you’ll get
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スケーター株式会社 is now selling a lunch drawstring bag M and a box in mystery packaging featuring Pingu designs. One of the 6 designs is a secret design, and the size is W155×H170 mm.
Baga-chan x Wendy’s: Japan’s No. 1 burger collaboration is here! “Wagyu Burger,” co-developed with winning restaurant 恵比寿BLACOWS, goes on sale
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ウェンディーズ・ジャパン株式会社 and ファーストキッチン株式会社 will launch the “Wagyu Meat Sauce Burger,” a collaboration burger with 恵比寿BLACOWS, winner of JAPAN BURGER CHAMPIONSHIP 2026, starting Oct. 15.
Free new resource: “ISO9001 and ISO14001 Standard Revision Schedule & Ready-to-Copy Manual Examples”
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株式会社スリーエーコンサルティング has released a free resource, “ISO9001 and ISO14001 Standard Revision Schedule & Ready-to-Copy Manual Examples,” to support compliance with revisions to the ISO9001 and ISO14001 standards.
Facts
Track record of supporting more than 10,000 companies cumulatively
On Sept. 24, 2026, HUBLOT (ウブロ) held “HUBLOT NIGHT” at Ginza Sony Park in Tokyo’s Ginza district. BTS member Jungkook, the global brand ambassador, and CEO Julien Tornare were among those in attendance. An exhibition and photo sessions were also held.
Facts
Sept. 24, 2026
44 mm
03-5635-7055
Companies mentioned：HUBLOT、ウブロ、LVMHウォッチ・ジュエリー ジャパン株式会社、LVMHウォッチ・ジュエリー ジャパン、Ginza Sony Park
【TOCCA Beauty】2026 coffret “Wonders Collection,” featuring a new fragrance, launches Nov. 5. Early release at ZOZOCOSME from Oct. 7
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株式会社グローバルプロダクトプランニング will release its 2026 holiday collection, “Wonders Collection,” in limited quantities on Nov. 5. It will be available early at ZOZOCOSME from Oct. 7.
Facts
Limited quantities available from Nov. 5
Early release from Oct. 7
Petit Eau de Parfum Set Wonders Price ¥13,200 (tax included)
Petit Eau de Parfum Trio Wonders Price ¥7,700 (tax included)
Original【10/16～10/29】ルミネエスト新宿初出店。SNSで話題の「酒ガチャ」のイベント「クランド 酒ガチャ POP UP STORE」を開催
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KURAND株式会社 will hold a pop-up store at ルミネエスト新宿 from Oct. 16 to 29, 2026, where visitors can try the “sake gacha” that has been generating buzz on social media.
株式会社TOMAS will hold medical school admissions guidance sessions in November 2026 for incoming high school students in grades 1–3 through its medical school entrance exam prep school, メディックTOMAS. The sessions will take place at 4 venues in the Tokyo metropolitan area.
Kayoko Kobayashi, editor-in-chief of 女の転職type, to speak at “My Color Story,” an event supporting working women hosted by 大阪府! Lecture and panel session to be held in Umeda, Osaka, on Oct. 23 (Fri.)
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株式会社キャリアデザインセンター announced that Kayoko Kobayashi, editor-in-chief of 女の転職type, will speak at “My Color Story,” a career-support event for women hosted by 大阪府. The lecture and panel session will be held in Umeda, Osaka, on Oct. 23, 2026.
ReD × miSignal co-creation brand action launch event report: “Expanding health opportunities for women in Japan”; co-creation brand action gets underway
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株式会社MTG’s recovery-wear brand ReD and the cancer risk test miSignal, offered by Craif株式会社, have launched a co-creation brand action aimed at expanding health opportunities for women. The launch event featured a talk by a medical specialist, and the first initiative was the release of a limited-quantity collaboration set combining products from both companies.
New merchandise for the TV anime 超巡！超条先輩 goes on sale! Items featuring patrol-themed GraffArt and official illustrations arrive
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New merchandise for the TV anime 超巡！超条先輩 is now available at eeo Store online and its Ikebukuro flagship store. The lineup includes can badges and acrylic stands featuring official illustrations and A3 original GraffArt designs. Customers will receive an illustrated card as a purchase bonus.
Facts
The TV anime has been airing and streaming since October 2026
In-store sales at eeo Store 池袋本店 will also begin on Nov. 6 (Fri.)
■Sales begin: Oct. 2, 2026 (Fri.)–
■Sales period: Nov. 6, 2026 (Fri.)–
–Nov. 19 (Thu.)
■Entry period: Oct. 2, 2026 (Fri.)–Oct. 8 (Thu.)
Original1会計2,200円（税込）お買い上げごとに
Illustration cards (9 designs in total)
■Price: [Single item] ¥550 (tax included)
[Complete set] ¥2,750 (tax included)
Can badges measuring 5.7 cm in diameter
■Price: [Single item] 880 yen (tax included)
[Complete set] ¥4,400 (tax included)
Approximately 6.5 cm × 6.5 cm or smaller
■Price: ¥1,980 each (tax included)
Maximum 15 cm in width and height
[Complete set] ¥3,300 (tax included)
■ Price: [Single item] 935 yen (tax included)
[Complete set] ¥5,610 (tax included)
Approximately 7 cm × 7 cm or smaller
Established: September 27, 2012
Companies mentioned：株式会社Ａ３、集英社、週刊少年ジャンプ、eeo Store online、eeo Store 池袋本店、株式会社A3
A new manga series depicting the life of Princess Aiko, the Emperor’s eldest daughter, from her birth to the present, “プリンセス愛子物語 愛犬がみつめたご一家の絆,” launches in the Oct. 6 issue of Weekly Josei. The 3rd installment of the princess story by shojo manga artist Mito Orihara!
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株式会社主婦と生活社 will launch a new manga series by shojo manga artist Mito Orihara, “プリンセス愛子物語 愛犬がみつめたご一家の絆,” depicting Princess Aiko, the Emperor’s eldest daughter, in the Oct. 20 and 27 issue of Weekly Josei, on sale Oct. 6, 2026.
[Reprint decided immediately after release!] “The Habits of People Who Don’t Worry,” revealed through research from Harvard, Yale, Stanford and elsewhere around the world, has surpassed 20,000 copies in just 2 weeks since publication!
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株式会社ディスカヴァー・トゥエンティワン announced a reprint of “The Habits of People Who Don’t Worry: Scientifically Proven Through Psychology, Neuroscience and Behavioral Economics,” by Shugo Hotta, after it surpassed 20,000 copies in 2 weeks since publication.
Mayu Matsuoka and Sairi Ito’s podcast お互いさまっす launches 2nd original merchandise collection! Official online shop opens!
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株式会社テレビ東京コミュニケーションズ opened an official online shop on Oct. 7, 2026, selling the 2nd collection of original merchandise from Mayu Matsuoka and Sairi Ito’s podcast お互いさまっす.
NISSAN あ、安部礼司-BEYOND THE AVERAGE-: Birthday cards and stickers available exclusively at the venue! Team Abe Reiji’s Big Road Trip 2026 in Mie: Happy Birthday at VISON!
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The event “Team Abe Reiji’s Big Road Trip 2026 in Mie: Happy Birthday at VISON!” for the radio drama NISSAN あ、安部礼司～BEYOND THE AVERAGE～ will be held in Mie Prefecture on Oct. 10, 2026. The program includes a live radio drama, distribution of limited-edition merchandise and a vehicle display.
A diverse lineup of voice guests joins the Spotify voice playlist marking singer-songwriter NakamuraEmi’s 8th album, PATCHWORK LIFE
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To mark the release of her 8th album, PATCHWORK LIFE, singer-songwriter NakamuraEmi has released the voice playlist “あの人からのボイスレター” on Spotify. The opening date of her nationwide tour has also sold out, according to reports.
Facts
8th album
On sale October 7
10th anniversary of their debut
8 groups taking part
14 performances in total
Opening performance on Oct. 31
¥3,800 (tax included)
¥5,500 (tax included)
¥7,600 (tax included)
¥9,300 (tax included)
Includes 10 tracks
Release: 2026.10.07 (Wed.)
Companies mentioned：日本コロムビア株式会社、Spotify、デンマーク、タワーレコード、HMV、コロムビアミュージックショップ、Amazon、神奈川BLUE Enoshima、前橋DYVER、京都FANJ、柳ヶ瀬ants、札幌近松、新潟ジョイアミーア、誰も知らない劇場、四日市CLUB CHAOS、福岡DRUM Be-1、高松DIME、広島Live space Reed、梅田CLUB QUATTRO、名古屋CLUB QUATTRO、Zepp Shinjuku、office-augusta.com
A Reborn & Tsuna set is coming to the TV anime Katekyo Hitman REBORN! as a made-to-order product!
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To mark the 20th anniversary of the TV anime Katekyo Hitman REBORN!, a made-to-order Reborn & Tsuna set will be released by ムービック. It is priced at ¥9,900, and orders will be accepted from October 7 to November 4, 2026.
A Metaluxe Badge Collection is coming from the TV anime Katekyo Hitman REBORN!
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The Metaluxe Badge Collection from the TV anime Katekyo Hitman REBORN! is scheduled for release around December 25, 2026, from ムービック. It is priced at ¥770 (tax included).
Regarding the Execution of a Trust Agreement Related to the “Business Value Security Interest”
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横浜信用金庫 has signed a trust agreement related to the “Business Value Security Interest” with ツルミ印刷株式会社. This is the first case under the system for the credit union.
Personal machine Pilates studio STUDIO IVY PILATES is set to open in Midorigaoka, Tokyo, on Monday, October 5, 2026!
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株式会社KRM will open its Midorigaoka studio, its 142nd location for personal machine Pilates studio STUDIO IVY PILATES, in Midorigaoka, Tokyo, on October 5, 2026.
A major annual event where anyone can experience the joy of drawing! “Pass Fes 2026” will be held at Kanagawa Science Park on Sunday, November 8.
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日本理化学工業株式会社 will hold “Pass Fes 2026” at Kanagawa Science Park on November 8, 2026. The event will feature art experiences using Kitpas, seminars, and merchandise sales.
Personal machine Pilates studio STUDIO IVY PILATES is set to open in Shibuya, Tokyo, on Monday, October 5, 2026!
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株式会社KRM will open the Shibuya Aoyama-dori studio, a personal machine Pilates studio STUDIO IVY PILATES, on October 5, 2026. It will be the 141st location.
Personal machine Pilates studio STUDIO IVY PILATES is set to open in Sagami-Ono, Kanagawa, on Monday, October 5, 2026!
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株式会社KRM announced that it will open its Sagami-Ono studio, the 140th location for personal machine Pilates studio STUDIO IVY PILATES, on October 5, 2026.
株式会社オリエンタルランド will hold the “Disney Christmas” special event at 東京ディズニーリゾート from November 11 to December 25, selling merchandise featuring Mickey Mouse and Lil' RingRing, along with special menu items such as chocolate churros and the Holiday Party Bucket.
AIアポろうくん launches its “Sales Campaign” feature, generating prospective companies and outreach messages based on objectives
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株式会社KASHIKA has officially launched the “Sales Campaign” feature for its AI sales support service AIアポろうくん. The feature generates prospective companies and outreach messages based on objectives.
Personal machine Pilates studio STUDIO IVY PILATES is set to open in Nakano-sakaue, Tokyo, on Thursday, October 1, 2026!
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株式会社KRM announced that it will open its Nakano-sakaue studio, the 139th location for personal machine Pilates studio STUDIO IVY PILATES, in Nakano-sakaue, Tokyo, on October 1, 2026.
Personal machine Pilates studio STUDIO IVY PILATES is set to open in Higashi-Betsuin, Nagoya, on Thursday, October 1, 2026!
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株式会社KRM will open the Nagoya Higashi-Betsuin studio of personal machine Pilates studio STUDIO IVY PILATES on October 1, 2026. It will be the 138th location.
日本製麻株式会社 announced that it will begin handling drones used across a wide range of fields, including agriculture, disaster prevention, and national security. It aims to expand sales and its business in the global market by pursuing partnerships with leading manufacturers in Japan and abroad.
株式会社YORISOI publishes its “2026 Survey on Job-Change Behavior Among People in Their 20s and Recent Graduates”
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株式会社YORISOI published its “2026 Survey on Job-Change Behavior Among People in Their 20s and Recent Graduates,” based on statistical materials from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. The survey found that 31.2% of young full-time employees want to change jobs, citing pay conditions (59.9%) and working hours and holidays (50.0%) as the main reasons. It also found that the 3-year turnover rate among university graduates is 33.8%, and analyzes occupations that are accessible to inexperienced workers and job-seeker recruitment strategies for recruitment agencies.
The “世界の山ちゃん” Fair will be held at “ジョイフル” locations nationwide starting Tuesday, October 13, 2026!
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As a collaboration with family restaurant “ジョイフル,” 株式会社エスワイフード will hold the “世界の山ちゃん” Fair at “ジョイフル” locations nationwide starting October 13, 2026, selling 4 original collaboration dishes made with its legendary pepper.
“Generative AI Medication Guidance Suggestions” feature officially launches
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Wemex, a subsidiary of PHC Holdings, officially launched its new “Generative AI Medication Guidance Suggestions” feature for its pharmacy operations support system in late October.
Facts
Officially launched in late October
Pilot program began in September 2025 at select partner pharmacies
Group consolidated revenue for fiscal 2025 was 364.4 billion yen
Toyota Tsusho promotes talent development that “expands learning”; Alue supports efforts to improve the learning agility of young employees and managers
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アルー株式会社 supported Toyota Tsusho’s talent development initiative to “expand learning” for young employees and managers. The initiative aims to create an environment where employees can continue learning independently, following revisions to the Guidelines for Visualizing Human Capital.
[山崎実業 New Product Announcement] New products are now available, including a rice guide that makes it easy to prepare neatly shaped square portions of frozen rice, and a dispenser that lets you adjust the amount dispensed by varying the pressure you apply.
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山崎実業株式会社 announces the launch of new products: the “伸縮 冷凍 ラップ ごはんガイド タワー,” for making square portions of frozen rice; the “マグネットシリコーンディスペンサー タワー,” which lets you adjust the amount dispensed by varying the pressure you apply; and several “マグネット バスルーム収納ラック/トレー タワー” products that can be installed in bathrooms or kitchens.