Yokohama Vanilla to open a limited-time pop-up store at 東急フードショーエッジ 渋谷スクランブルスクエア店!
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横浜バニラ株式会社 will open a limited-time pop-up store at 東急フードショーエッジ 渋谷スクランブルスクエア店 from 2026/10/8 to 21, selling gift sweets including “Salt Vanilla Financier” and “Salt Vanilla Creamy Sablé.”
New TCG “NIJISANJI 7 Colors Card Game,” co-developed with タカラトミー, set to launch on 2026/12/26 (Saturday)!
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ANYCOLOR株式会社 and タカラトミー have co-developed the new TCG “NIJISANJI 7 Colors Card Game,” which will launch on 2026/12/26, with related events also planned.
[Free seminar on 11/6] Preventing school nonattendance among children with developmental traits — Support systems built through collaboration across organizations, informed by a nationwide survey and successful case studies
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公益社団法人子どもの発達科学研究所 will hold a free online seminar on 2026/11/6, explaining organizational support systems to prevent school nonattendance among children with developmental traits, as well as findings from a nationwide survey.
Additional appearance by J.R.B.Y. announced for “OMEN -The Origin-”; J.R.B.Y. × NOA to present the 2nd SPECIAL LIVE COLLABORATION
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J.R.B.Y. has been added to the lineup for “OMEN -The Origin-,” a dance and music event hosted by Aile The Shota and 株式会社RaySTA. The 2nd special live collaboration featuring J.R.B.Y. × NOA has also been announced.
“ロマンチック中毒,” known for its soulful vocals, announces signing with Cloud Nine
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Music and entertainment agency 株式会社クラウドナイン has announced that artist “ロマンチック中毒” has joined its roster. The agency manages artists including Ado and 平手友梨奈, and has a track record of reaching No. 1 on domestic charts 1 year and 9 months after its establishment, and securing the first-ever global No. 1 on Apple Music Japan for a Japanese song in 3 and a half years.
Facts
Original1人では作れなかった人生の選択肢を
Established in 2019
Reached No. 1 on domestic charts 1 year and 9 months after establishment
The first Japanese song to reach No. 1 worldwide on the Apple Music chart in 3 and a half years
[The Reiwa Tiger becomes a school instructor] “榊󠄀原清一先生,” with 500,000 social media followers, is born! After receiving high marks for a special class, he is tapped to become an official instructor for the 2nd term at 渋谷女子インターナショナルスクール!
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榊󠄀原清一, representative director of 株式会社EMOLVA, received high marks for a special class and will take up a post as an official instructor at 渋谷女子インターナショナルスクール starting in the 2nd term of 2026, teaching a series of 12 sessions.
Facts
More than 500,000 total social media followers
2nd term of 2026
Held special classes on practical social media use on 2 occasions
“放課後帰宅びより” to get a TV anime adaptation! Set to air on 日本テレビ in April 2027!
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The manga “放課後帰宅びより,” currently serialized by 双葉社, is being adapted into a TV anime, which is set to air on 日本テレビ in April 2027. A celebratory illustration by the original author, 松田舞先生, has also been unveiled.
Katsuse Masahiko’s latest novel, “憂鬱な恋の忘れ方”: Endorsements from Mikako Tabe and Shinya Ishihara of Saucy Dog unveiled!
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株式会社幻冬舎 has announced that Katsuse Masahiko’s latest novel, “憂鬱な恋の忘れ方,” will be released on 2026/10/21. Endorsements from Mikako Tabe and Shinya Ishihara of Saucy Dog have been unveiled.
NHK名古屋 announces its “Multicultural Coexistence Campaign,” deepening understanding of diverse cultures and values through “laughter,” “food” and more
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NHK名古屋放送局 will run a “Multicultural Coexistence Campaign” from 10/19 through December, prompted by the 2026 Asian Games, using programs and events to deepen understanding of diverse cultures.
[ルイ·ヴィトン] High-profile guests attend the 2027 Spring-Summer Women’s Fashion Show
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ルイ・ヴィトン held a fashion show in Paris on 10/7 for Nicolas Ghesquière’s 2027 Spring-Summer Women’s Collection, attended by high-profile guests including Suzu Hirose, Lisa and Zendaya.
Souvenir confectionery brand “来瑠未堂” to open on 10/8. サンクゼール partners with リッキービジネスソリューション株式会社 to expand its confectionery business nationwide — A business that respects tradition, creates new value and passes it on to the next generation
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株式会社サンクゼール will open souvenir confectionery shop “来瑠未堂” on 善光寺仲見世通り on 2026/10/8 and accelerate its nationwide expansion through a business partnership with リッキービジネスソリューション株式会社. It aims to reach sales of around ¥5 billion by 2035.
[Video filming permitted] Learn from a motion actor the secrets of physical expression that bring movement to life! “3D Motion Night: Motion Actors Talk, Move and Captivate!” to be held on 10/23 (Friday)
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COYOTE, the 3D production studio of 株式会社クリーク・アンド・リバー社, will hold “3D Motion Night,” an experiential event for game, video and animation creators, on 10/23. Members of 株式会社モーションアクター will take the stage to explain and demonstrate the secrets of physical expression.
From “learning” to “taking action.” Environmental initiative launches to explore the future of resource circulation
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The Nagoya Diamond Dolphins will cooperate with the B.LEAGUE environmental education program “B.Hope ECO Leaders Project” to conduct lessons on resource circulation and a collection drive for 4th-grade students at Nagoya Municipal Higashisakura Elementary School.
Fukushima sake brewery haccoba announces collaboration with Devanom, a Thai brewery producing the rice-based fermented drink “SATO”!
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Fukushima Prefecture brewery haccoba and Thai brewery Devanom will unveil a rice-based fermented drink they brewed together using each other’s koji at the Wonderfruit festival in Thailand in December 2026.
“Kazuma and Lark’s Nikoichi TV” event to be held for the first time in 2 years! Game showdown at THEATER MILANO-Za in “Autumn Grand Appreciation Festival!”
Stray Kids World Tour <RUN IT JAPAN> Tokyo Dome additional show: Live Viewing confirmed!
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It has been decided that additional performances of Stray Kids' world tour at Tokyo Dome will be broadcast live via live viewing at cinemas nationwide on Nov. 7 and 8, 2026.
【Marmot for JOURNAL STANDARD relume】Releasing a custom insulation vest, the first collaboration.
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JOURNAL STANDARD relume, operated by 株式会社ベイクルーズ, will release a custom insulation vest in mid-October as its first collaboration with outdoor brand Marmot.
Facts
￥17,600 (tax included)
1971
July 22, 1977
Companies mentioned：株式会社ベイクルーズ、JOURNAL STANDARD relume、Marmot、マーモット
Starring Rin Tateishi, Koko Hayashi, Sana Hoshimori and others: A post-show send-off event has been confirmed for neo-reading 『I've Been Killing Slimes for 300 Years and Maxed Out My Level』, opening Friday, Oct. 16!
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Notice of a post-show send-off event accompanying the October performances of the reading play 『I've Been Killing Slimes for 300 Years and Maxed Out My Level』, and sales of reserved-seat exchange tickets exclusive to カンフェティ.
【Limited to 30 people】For wine lovers! Taste the newly released “Miyazaki Wine Nouveau 2026” in Tokyo! A premium event featuring 8 new wines from 4 wineries in Miyazaki Prefecture and 10 seasonal dishes will be held on Oct. 20 (Tue.) in Shimbashi, Tokyo.
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A premium event co-hosted by 株式会社Chef's value, featuring 8 new wines from 4 wineries in Miyazaki Prefecture for “Miyazaki Wine Nouveau 2026” and 10 dishes made with Miyazaki ingredients, supervised by Chef Yudai Sasaki, will be held on Oct. 20 at Cassolo in Shimbashi, Tokyo.
TV anime 『The Lent Magic Power Is Forcibly Collected Through “Revolving Payments”』 releases the synopsis and preview images for Episode 2!
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株式会社ブシロードムーブ has released the synopsis and preview images for Episode 2 of the TV anime 『The Lent Magic Power Is Forcibly Collected Through “Revolving Payments”』, based on the manga series whose cumulative circulation has surpassed 2.1 million copies. The series is scheduled to begin airing in October 2026. 株式会社ブシロード
Full-fledged online RPG for smartphones 『剣と魔法のログレス いにしえの女神』＜Chapter 4 of the Celestial Realm scenario unlocked!＞
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株式会社マーベラス unlocked Chapter 4 of the Celestial Realm scenario in the smartphone RPG 『剣と魔法のログレス いにしえの女神』 on Oct. 7, 2026, and rolled out updates including a gacha with 3 times the usual rates.
Facts
9 million downloads worldwide
3 times the usual rates
Companies mentioned：株式会社マーベラス、Marvelous Inc.、Aiming Inc.
トランスエヌ株式会社 has released version 2.5.1 of “Swama,” an open-source platform for running LLMs locally on Apple silicon Macs. It supports classification requests in the OpenAI Decisions API format, allowing text and image classification and evaluation to be completed on the Mac. In internal tests, Swama on a Mac Studio (M3 Ultra) classified 30 inquiries in 4.5 seconds and assessed damage in 30 product photos in 10.5 seconds, reducing processing time by approximately 55% and approximately 17%, respectively, compared with OpenAI gpt-6-luna.
Facts
Classified 30 inquiries in 4.5 seconds
Completed damage assessment of 30 product photos in 10.5 seconds
With OpenAI gpt-6-luna, the times were 10.1 seconds, respectively
It took 12.6 seconds
Processing completion times were reduced by approximately 55%, respectively
130-year-old カネ吉ヤマモトフーズ opens new factory in Omihachiman, Shiga: end-to-end operations from Omi beef processing to prepared foods and frozen products
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株式会社カネ吉ヤマモトフーズ opened a new factory, “小船木工場,” in Omihachiman, Shiga Prefecture, and began operations on Oct. 7, 2026. Founded 130 years ago, the company will use the new site to handle everything from raw ingredient processing and meat preparation to the production and shipping of prepared meals, boxed lunches and frozen foods, bringing new ways to enjoy Omi beef to customers nationwide.
Facts
Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026
1896 (Meiji 29)
Its signature product sells 1 million units annually
OrcaRouter launches “OrcaCyber Japan Recovery Program,” a recovery support program for organizations affected by cyberattacks, powered by an AI cyber defense model
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FlashLabs株式会社 has launched the “OrcaCyber Japan Recovery Program” through its AI inference gateway OrcaRouter, providing recovery support to organizations in Japan affected by cyberattacks. Affected organizations will receive credits for the cybersecurity-focused AI model “OrcaCyber Zero” (worth 500,000–2 million yen and valid for 90 days), which can be used for investigation, analysis, recovery and review. There is no purchase obligation, and participation under confidentiality is also possible.
Facts
OrcaCyber Zero credits (worth 500,000–2 million yen, valid for 90 days)
Among the world's autonomous AI penetration testing systems (systems in which AI automatically discovers and reproduces vulnerabilities), ranked in the top 3 (according to our research as of Oct. 7, 2026)
1,507 real-world vulnerabilities and 188 OSS projects
OrcaCyber reproduced 98.01% (1,477) of real-world vulnerabilities, placing it in the top 3 on the leaderboard
Access more than 200 LLMs and generative AI models through a single gateway
【TAC Civil Service Exam Prep】A must-see for those aiming to pass in 2028! Start studying early! Free online trial lecture to be held on Oct. 14 (Wed.)
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TAC株式会社 will hold a free online trial lecture on Oct. 14, 2026, for students and working adults aiming to pass in 2028. Participants will receive a coupon waiving the 10,000-yen enrollment fee.
A one-day-only battle-of-the-bands show where the present and future of the singing and dancing cover scene come together! “Song-and-Dance Battle of the Bands 2026” to be held at Dance Hall 新世紀 on Saturday, Dec. 5
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Overview of the “Song-and-Dance Battle of the Bands 2026” live event, jointly organized by 株式会社リアルアキバ and Dwango. It will be held at Dance Hall 新世紀 on Dec. 5, 2026, featuring popular creators and audition winners.
Facts
December 5, 2026
6 groups in total
4 next-generation star groups
Companies mentioned：株式会社リアルアキバ・コミュニケーションズ、株式会社リアルアキバ、株式会社ドワンゴ、REAL AKIBA GROUP
【gym master × BLUE BLUE】Offering 3 styles of custom-made loopwheel fleece: crewneck, pullover hoodie and sweatpants
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As a collaboration collection by “gym master” and “BLUE BLUE,” 3 styles are being released: a loopwheel fleece pullover hoodie, a crewneck sweatshirt and sweatpants.
Facts
[Release date] Thursday, October 1, 2026
￥14,300
￥12,100
￥13,200
Founded in Nova Scotia, Canada, in 1916
A production method that takes about 10 times as long
[Deadline approaching: until 18:00 on Thursday, October 8] The hugely popular “Kyushu Recovery Support Discount” campaign. In appreciation of applications exceeding expectations, additional thank-you coupons usable for “travel to Kyushu” will be distributed to those not selected!
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日本空輸株式会社 announced that the application deadline for its “Kyushu Recovery Support Discount” campaign is approaching at 18:00 on October 8. In response to the overwhelming interest, it has decided to distribute additional thank-you coupons offering 7% off products from ダイナミックエクスプレス to applicants not selected.
[A record 2,850 visitors!] Report on “Overseas Business Expo 2026 Tokyo”: Held across 2 floors for the first time and on the largest scale ever! More than 100 companies and more than 40 seminars gathered, while a hugely successful networking event brought the forefront of overseas business to a fever pitch.
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株式会社Resorz held “Overseas Business Expo 2026 Tokyo” at the Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Trade Center Hamamatsucho-kan on September 17 and 18, 2026, welcoming a record 2,850 visitors. The event was held across 2 floors for the first time, with more than 100 exhibitors and more than 40 seminars.
Facts
2,850 people
Original2026年9月17日（木）・18日（金）
More than 100 companies specializing in overseas business
A special set featuring limited-edition collaboration goods, “古屋呂敏 感肌セット,” highly anticipated by fans of deep2031, the skincare brand for sensitive skin, goes on sale Wednesday, October 7!
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ドクターリセラ’s sensitive-skin brand deep2031 will release “古屋呂敏 感肌セット,” a special set featuring limited-edition collaboration goods with actor 古屋呂敏, starting October 7, 2026.
Hankyu Hanshin Properties begins construction of “Logista Naruo-hama,” the first refrigerated and frozen logistics facility in its “Logista” series. Completion is scheduled for the end of October 2028.
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Hankyu Hanshin Properties and Hanshin Electric Railway began construction in October 2026 of “Logista Naruo-hama,” the first refrigerated and frozen logistics facility in the Logista series, on the former site of Hanshin Naruo-hama Stadium in Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture. Completion is scheduled for the end of October 2028.
Facts
Construction starts October 1, 2026
Temperature settings (-25°C to +5°C)
Located about 0.6 km away
About a 16-minute walk
About a 1-minute walk
A total of 36 trucks
Can be divided for use into up to 6 sections
W 4.0 m × L 4.0 m
Load capacity: 4.1 t
Floor load: 1.5 t per square meter
Clear height under beams: 5.5 m
Standard column spacing: 11.4 m × 10.4 m
Facility can operate for 48 hours during a power outage
Site area: approximately 20,400 square meters
Total floor area: approximately 44,700 square meters
[Up to 72% OFF!!] “コンパイルハート Autumn Cool Sale 2026” is on!!
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株式会社コンパイルハート will hold the “コンパイルハート Autumn Cool Sale 2026” on the Nintendo eShop and PlayStation®Store starting October 7, with titles from the Neptunia series discounted by up to 72%.
X-AI project launches to transform manufacturing with the power of AI
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オリエンタルチエン工業株式会社 has launched the company-wide “X-AI” project, which aims to circulate data and expertise from manufacturing sites through AI to strengthen the competitiveness of existing businesses and create new ones.
Barbour For FREAK'S STORE. Introducing 2026 fall/winter Barbour styles, featuring the new exclusive TRANSPORT COAT and other outerwear, styled from the FREAK'S STORE perspective!
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British lifestyle brand “Barbour” and select shop “FREAK’S STORE” have collaborated to release web content for fall/winter 2026, showcasing a range of outerwear, including exclusive models.
Tatsunoko Production × 『METEON RUN』: Collaboration with “科学忍者隊ガッチャマン” confirmed as the 3rd Japanese anime collaboration
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株式会社タツノコプロ, SPACE TECH GAMING LLC, the operator of blockchain game 『METEON RUN』, and marketing company 株式会社METEON GAMES announced that a collaboration with “科学忍者隊ガッチャマン” has been officially confirmed as the 3rd Japanese anime collaboration.
Facts
3rd installment
Since it began broadcasting in 1972
Even now, more than 50 years after its broadcast debut
It has surpassed 110,000 downloads
Broadcast and distributed in more than 70 countries worldwide
Companies mentioned：株式会社タツノコプロ、SPACE TECH GAMING LLC、株式会社METEON GAMES
In 『プロサッカークラブをつくろう! ロード・トゥ・ワールド』, the “AUTUMN SCOUT,” featuring new ★5 players at MAX level, is underway. Campaigns ahead of the 8.5Half Anniversary, SUPER WORLD CLUB CUP 84th, Legend Matches and other events will also be held.
Facts
Starting Wednesday, October 7, 2025
MAX level (Lv.50)
Draw a 10-player scout for 3,000 GB
Original開催期間：2026年10月7日（水）～11月4日（水）10:59
A guaranteed “1 new ★5 player” at STEP 1, 5 and 10
Experience points are multiplied by 2
Experience points are multiplied by 3
150 hours from your first login
2 “Guaranteed ★5 Scout Tickets”
Return after being logged out for 30 days or more
SUPER WORLD CLUB CUP 84th
You can receive 5,000GB (free)
Stage 1: 10 clubs
The top 8 clubs advance to the second qualifying round
The top 60 clubs advance to the finals based on their results over 50 matches
The top 60 clubs advance to the finals
10,000-point achievement reward
Reached a cumulative total of 5,000 points for the first time
Alternative investment platform “オルタナバンク” launches “[Ultra-Short-Term] First-Time Investor Support: Kiwami Fund ID1184”
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Alternative investment platform オルタナバンク, operated by SAMURAI証券株式会社, has launched a new product, “[Ultra-Short-Term] First-Time Investor Support: Kiwami Fund ID1184.” The total offering is 20.15 million yen, with a target yield of 9.9% before tax. The offering period runs from October 14 to 21, 2026.
Facts
Total offering: 20.15 million yen
Target yield: 9.9% (before tax)
Minimum investment: 10,000 yen
Minimum funding threshold: Investment applications totaling at least 10 million yen
Offering period: October 14, 2026 (Wednesday), 12 o’clock
New music video for Hatsune Miku song “Like a Shooting Star” by Crusher released!
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Crypton Future Media released a new music video for a Hatsune Miku song produced by Crusher, “Like a Shooting Star,” on October 7, 2026. The song is a commemorative track for the release of “Hatsune Miku V6” and is available on 39ch and KARENT.
Facts
More than 4.6 million subscribers
Featuring more than 100 million musical works
Licensing sales of more than 46 million sound-content items
Cross Sports Park wins the “20th Kids Design Award Jury Chairperson’s Special Award.” Continuing to bring children opportunities to take on challenges throughout Japan
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“Cross Sports Park,” planned and operated by 株式会社MoveX, has won the Jury Chairperson’s Special Award at the 20th Kids Design Award.
Facts
Selected from among 286 award-winning works
35 outstanding works have been announced
Award number: 260290
More than 150,000 visitors in total (as of August 2026)
【October 15 seminar】Launching cross-border e-commerce from scratch
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株式会社コマースロボティクス will hold an online seminar on October 15, with sessions in Chinese and Korean, titled “楽天 Market Seller’s Guide: Launching Cross-Border E-Commerce from Scratch.” The seminar will explain the appeal of 楽天’s marketplace, the steps for setting up a store, and how to address regulatory requirements, and will introduce the company’s support service, “Air Trade.”
BayCurrent enters business partnership with 八雲法律事務所
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株式会社ベイカレント has entered a business partnership with 八雲法律事務所 and launched a “Crisis Response Service” that provides support from advance preparation through emergency response to cyber incidents, from both business and legal perspectives.
“ONE SAMURAI 4” announces additional bout: ONE lightweight submission grappling, Yoshinari Fukushima vs. Masaki Takeura
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ONE Championship JAPAN has announced an additional bout for “ONE SAMURAI 4,” to be held at Ariake Arena on October 17, 2026: a ONE lightweight submission grappling match between Yoshinari Fukushima and Masaki Takeura.
CFCL | Kalevala unveil first collaboration, “Laine,” in Paris
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Japanese fashion brand CFCL and Finnish design house Kalevala unveiled their first collaboration, “Laine,” in Paris as part of their Spring/Summer 2027 collection at Paris Fashion Week. The collection is scheduled for release in early 2027.
Facts
Spring/Summer 2027 Collection
Founded in 1937
90th anniversary
Founded in 2020
Companies mentioned：CFCL、Kalevala、Kalevala Koru Oy、CFCL INC.
【Horimiya 15th POP UP SHOP】First merchandise lineup announced, including signed reproduction artwork and plush toys of Hori and Miyamura!
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Details of a pop-up shop and café event commemorating the 15th anniversary of “Horimiya,” along with information on the first merchandise lineup, have been announced.
“HIGASHI SAKURA BLOOMING,” a social experiment to draw visitors to the Higashi Sakura area, begins on 2026/10/14
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東桜エリアマネジメント協議会 will conduct “HIGASHI SAKURA BLOOMING 2026,” a social experiment aimed at drawing visitors to the Higashi Sakura area in Nagoya’s Sakae district, from October 14 to 18, 2026. The project includes creating spaces for people to linger along Hisaya-odori and holding a market along Iida-kaido.
株式会社ととと, headed by former Japan national soccer team player Kosuke Ota, becomes a partner of ＦＣ町田ゼルビアレディース
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株式会社ととと announced that it has become a partner of ＦＣ町田ゼルビアレディース through the company, headed by former Japan national soccer team player Kosuke Ota. The partnership will support athletes’ careers and promote the growth and development of women’s soccer.
Celebrating 10 years of continued love: High-performance BREEZE/TEX base layers add a premium line. One layer keeps you from feeling chilled by the wind, getting stuffy or feeling cold!
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To mark the 10th anniversary of its patented, high-performance BREEZE/TEX base layers, 株式会社アズ has launched a premium line that expands the coverage of its windproof, moisture-permeable film. Cumulative sales across the series have topped 4.5 million items.
Facts
Cumulative sales across the series top 4.5 million items
A Gotemba high school girl heads to a “Tokyo gyaru high school”! Learn beauty and makeup and experience a gyaru’s after-school life in the 2nd installment of “Local Culture Gap”! Set for October 18 (Sunday)
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NEWSになる研究所 and 株式会社UTRコーポレーション announced that the 2nd installment of “Local Culture Gap,” an exchange project in which high school students from Tokyo’s BLEA学園 high school division and Shizuoka Prefectural Gotemba High School experience regional and cultural differences, will be held on October 18, 2026. They will also launch a crowdfunding campaign on CAMPFIRE on October 7, 2026, with the aim of expanding nationwide.
Facts
To be held on October 18, 2026 (Sunday)
5 students from BLEA学園’s high school division visit Gotemba
Crowdfunding will launch on CAMPFIRE at 19:00 on October 7, 2026 (Wednesday)
J.DEUX CERCLE: A new maple flavor joins the popular langue de chat cookies! New “Ring Maple Rose Chocolate M (Tin)”
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株式会社J＆T will release “Ring Maple Rose Chocolate M (Tin),” a limited-time assortment featuring new maple-flavored langue de chat cookies, through its baked-goods specialty shop J.DEUX CERCLE starting October 1, 2026.
Free distribution of “A Textbook on How Not to Be Scammed” to about 27,000 high school students across Kagoshima Prefecture! The book aims to protect young people from the growing threats of “dark part-time jobs” and special fraud schemes. Distribution approved at all prefectural and municipal high schools in Kagoshima.
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一般社団法人HASSYADAI social announced that, following its adoption by the Kagoshima Prefectural Board of Education, it will distribute “A Textbook on How Not to Be Scammed” free of charge to about 27,000 students at all 83 prefectural and municipal high schools and special needs schools in the prefecture. Cumulative distribution has topped 1.8 million copies, and Kagoshima brings the number of prefectures and other prefectural-level jurisdictions with prefecture-wide distribution to 25 nationwide.
Facts
27,314 people
83 schools
25 prefectures and other prefectural-level jurisdictions
株式会社アクアプラス launched the “AQUAPLUS Autumn Sale” on Nintendo eShop and PlayStation™Store on October 7, 2026. The sale is already underway on the Steam® Store and DMM GAMES. Popular titles are up to 70% off.
Facts
Up to 70% off
31% OFF
Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026
Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026
Friday， October 2， 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社アクアプラス、アクアプラス、任天堂、Valve Corporation、株式会社ソニー・インタラクティブエンタテインメント、DMM GAMES
Original【入間市制施行60周年記念事業「緑翠（りょくすい）プロジェクト」】中学生ユニット「Qs」が「IRUMA GAMES DANCE FESTIVAL」でトップダンサーとコラボ
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As part of its 60th anniversary “Ryokusui Project,” 入間市 will have Qs, a student unit from 西武中学校, perform and collaborate with top dancers at the IRUMA GAMES DANCE FESTIVAL, a dance event being held at Mitsui Outlet Park Iruma on October 11.
Genki Iwahashi and Osamu Soma star in new Thursday drama “The Right Way to Act Out a Romance Ruby,” Season 2; 6 additional cast members, including Rina Komiyama, Takumi Bando and Tamami Sakaguchi, announced, along with the 2nd main visual!
Easy to make, and the whole family will love it! “Before you know it, you’re making it again…! 130 Addictive, Repeat-Worthy Side Dishes: Nadia Collection” goes on sale
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The first recipe book by Bonchi, a Nadia Artist with the cooking media outlet Nadia, “Before You Know It, You’re Making It Again…! 130 Addictive, Repeat-Worthy Side Dishes: Nadia Collection,” has been released by KADOKAWA.
“The zipper breaks first” and “it slips off when attached to a carry-on”—Addressing business backpack complaints through structural design | Travel brand MAIMO launches its first business backpack, “DOCKPACK,” on October 2
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株式会社KURUKURU’s travel brand MAIMO launched its first business backpack, “DOCKPACK,” on October 2, 2026. It features YKK zippers and a shock-absorbing laptop sleeve, and is priced at 15,198 yen (tax included).
[Full film available free] Steven Seagal’s suspense action film “The Foreigner” will be available free for a limited 2 weeks from 20:00 on Friday, Oct. 9, in a dubbed version voiced by Akio Otsuka!
[おうちにプロ] Survey on areas in the home neglected during cleaning
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According to a survey conducted by おうちにプロ, the place in the home that had gone the longest without cleaning was the ventilation fan/range hood, which ranked first. The main reason for putting off cleaning was “because it’s a hassle,” and 15% of respondents had hired a professional.
Post-event online sales begin for the TV anime “Shine Post” POP UP SHOP!
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Post-event online sales of merchandise from the TV anime “Shine Post” POP UP SHOP have begun on the THEキャラ online store. Orders will be accepted from October 7, 2026, through October 21.
Facts
Price: ¥605 (tax included)
Set: ¥6,050 (tax included)
10 types in total
Price: 1,100 yen (tax included)
Set: ¥5,500 (tax included)
5 types in total
Price: ¥2,420 each (tax included)
Price: 3,300 yen each (tax included)
Price: ¥440 (tax included)
Set: ¥4,400 (tax included)
Price: ¥1,155 each (tax included)
Price: ¥3,190 (tax included)
Price: 825 yen each (tax included)
Price: ¥3,850 each (tax included)
Price: ¥4,400 (tax included)
18:00 on Wednesday, October 7, 2026
23:59 on Wednesday, October 21
Companies mentioned：株式会社コンテンツシード、Konami Digital Entertainment、Straight Edge Inc.、THEキャラ
Post-event online sales begin for the “Panpankun’s Daily Life” POP UP SHOP!
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Post-event online sales for the “Panpankun’s Daily Life” POP UP SHOP are now open on THEキャラ from October 7 through October 21, 2026. Shipping is scheduled to begin in early December 2026.
Facts
Price: 935 yen each (tax included)
Price: 1,100 yen each (tax included)
Price: ¥1,485 each (tax included)
Price: 550 yen each (tax included)
Price: 1,320 yen (tax included)
4 types in total
5 types in total
1 type in total
・18:00 on Wednesday, October 7, 2026–23:59 on Wednesday, October 21
“Godzilla” and “Snowball Earth” clash in an epic showdown! New “Godzilla vs. Snowball Earth” merchandise is here! [株式会社コスパ]
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株式会社コスパ is accepting preorders for T-shirts and acrylic stands as collaboration merchandise featuring “Godzilla” and “Snowball Earth,” scheduled for release in early December 2026.
The 2nd track from the “FEAT FRIENDS” project, which connects the things people in their teens and 20s love through music and creativity, “Motto Gyutto Shite te ne,” will be released on October 7, 2026.
“e The Seven Deadly Sins 3” opens for preregistration! Coming to the free pachinko and pachislot app “777Real”!
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“e The Seven Deadly Sins 3” from サミー株式会社 will launch on October 13, 2026, on the free pachinko and pachislot app “777Real,” operated by 株式会社サミーネットワークス. Preregistration begins October 7.
[沖縄プリンスホテル オーシャンビューぎのわん] Winter Golf Challenge in Okinawa
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沖縄プリンスホテル オーシャンビューぎのわん will hold “Winter Golf Challenge in Okinawa” starting December 4, 2026, combining golf lessons with an instructor from XEBIO GROUP and a round at かねひで喜瀬カントリークラブ.
Facts
Starting Friday, December 4, 2026
Held 8 times
3,000 yen off
Companies mentioned：株式会社西武・プリンスホテルズワールドワイド、沖縄プリンスホテル オーシャンビューぎのわん、XEBIO GROUP、かねひで喜瀬カントリークラブ、スーパースポーツゼビオ宜野湾店、PGA TOUR SUPER STORE
[富士桜高原麦酒] Now appearing at “Craft Gyoza Fest 2026 SAITAMA,” running Wednesday, Oct. 7–Monday, Oct. 12 (public holiday)!
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“富士桜高原麦酒,” brewed by 富士観光開発株式会社, will be serving a range of beers at “Craft Gyoza Fest 2026 SAITAMA,” held at Keyaki Hiroba in Saitama-Shintoshin from October 7 to 12.
Launch of a social demonstration toward advanced workload shifting through integrated control of communications, electricity, and computing resources
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
A consortium comprising 12 parties—MESH-X, NHK Technologies, Kyushu University, KDDI, SoftBank, Toko Takaoka, the University of Tokyo, Tokyo Electric Power Company Power Grid, Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Fujitsu, Hokkaido University, and Morgenrot—began a social demonstration in August 2026 toward the practical application of wide-area workload shifting (WLS), which integrates and centrally controls communications, electricity, and computing resources. The demonstration was selected for a project by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications.
Shizuoka Railway opens OTOWA FOOD HALL SHiiiTO (シート), a commercial complex directly connected to Otowacho Station
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Shizuoka Railway has opened OTOWA FOOD HALL SHiiiTO (シート), a commercial complex created by renovating an existing building directly connected to Otowacho Station. Part of the Shizutetsu Group’s “Shizutetsu Future Project” to revitalize areas along its railway lines, the complex houses food and retail tenants and is also scheduled to host regular events.
Facts
(Maximum opening hours) 7:00–23:00
Renovation of a station building more than 40 years old
世界先進's Singapore subsidiary approves US$100 million cash capital increase
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The board of directors of 世界先進's Singapore subsidiary, VisionPower Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Pte. Ltd.（VSMC）, approved a US$100 million cash capital increase. The funds will all be subscribed by existing shareholders and used for operating needs.
Facts
US$100 million cash capital increase
US$1 per share
Issue 100 million shares
世界先進 holds 60%
NXP holds 40%
Yield for the first batch of chips reaches at least 99%
Companies mentioned：世界先進、VisionPower Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Pte. Ltd.、VSMC、恩智浦、NXP
Taichung man sets fires at 3 sites in Daya over rent dispute, burns village chief's car and is detained
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A man surnamed Lee in Taichung set fires at 3 locations in Daya District over a dispute involving unpaid rent, burning a village chief's car. Police arrested him, and prosecutors' request for detention was approved.
富崴 registers wind turbines as collateral; 台電 demands cancellation and reports it to 金管會
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
台電 accused 富崴能源 of illegally registering 30 wind turbines as movable property collateral and demanded that the registrations be canceled, while also reporting the matter to 金管會. 富崴能源 responded that the collateral arrangement was a legal financing guarantee. The parties are in dispute over payment of retention funds and the handover of the project.
Traditional Chinese medicine development plan to enter second phase; Ministry of Health and Welfare seeks to expand conditions covered by care
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The traditional Chinese medicine development plan will enter its second phase next year, with a budget of NT$7.7 billion allocated over 5 years. The Ministry of Health and Welfare is seeking to expand the conditions covered by traditional Chinese medicine care, while 立法院厚生會 has established a committee to discuss integration of Chinese and Western medicine.
Facts
A total budget of NT$7.7 billion allocated over 5 years