AI News 180m Report｜2026-10-08 09:00–12:00 JST｜Page 4 of 13

motomo launches “MagSafe-Compatible METAL CASE” for iPhone 18 pro, combining a transparent body with an aluminum alloy bumper

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900

株式会社ロア・インターナショナル has begun taking preorders for motomo’s “MagSafe-Compatible METAL CASE” for iPhone 18 Pro/17 Pro. The clear case features a polycarbonate back and an aluminum alloy bumper, and is priced at 3,580 yen (tax included).

Subscription management service “BSSsymphony” adds MCP support, enhancing business data use through AI

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900

株式会社日立ソリューションズ will release the latest version of its subscription management service “BSSsymphony” on October 8. With MCP support, it has enhanced access to business data by AI agents and assistance features powered by conversational AI.

Explore the history of Ako, Hyogo Prefecture, the city of salt, and take on a QuizKnock-made quiz! “QuizKnock × Ako Chemical: A Quiz Stamp Rally Through 400 Years of Saltmaking in Ako” set to begin October 15

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900

QuizKnock, operated by 株式会社baton, and Ako Chemical are collaborating to hold a quiz stamp rally in Ako, Hyogo Prefecture, and Tokyo starting October 15, 2026. The free event, celebrating 400 years of saltmaking by Ako Chemical, takes participants to all 11 locations.

Stockmark’s “Automatic Report Generation AI” ranks No. 1 overall at international natural language processing conference “AACL-IJCNLP 2026”

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900

“Automatic Report Generation AI,” developed by ストックマーク株式会社, ranked No. 1 overall at “LT4CPR,” a workshop held alongside an international natural language processing conference in Zhuhai, China.

バーガーキング® teams up with “pickleball” again! New pickle-loaded “Pickleball Burger” features 11 pickles and a refreshing signature creamy dill sauce! Available in 2 varieties: double beef and chicken!

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900

株式会社ビーケー・ジャパン will launch the limited-time “Pickleball Burger” and “Chicken Pickleball Burger,” each featuring 11 pickles in a nod to the rules of pickleball, starting October 9, 2026. The launch comes as バーガーキング® continues its sponsorship agreement with ピックルボール日本連盟.

【ザ・カハラ・ホテル＆リゾート横浜】冬に深まる旬の味わい、神奈川県の恵みを一席に。ランチコース「旬華～一陽来福～」

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900

Japanese restaurant Karei at The Kahala Hotel & Resort Yokohama will offer the limited-time lunch course “Shunka: A Blessing of Good Fortune” featuring ingredients from Kanagawa Prefecture from Nov. 13, 2026, through Jan. 17, 2027.

The French Fry Grand Prix, bringing together original menu items vying for the No. 1 title, will be held for the first time! “Toranomon Hills Bar Hopping: Eat, Drink and Explore Fine Dining” to be held

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900

森ビル株式会社が運営する虎ノ門ヒルズで、2026年11月2日から12日まで「Toranomon Hills Bar Hopping」を開催。92店舗が参加し、1,000円からのホッピングセットを提供。併催企画としてオリジナルフライドポテトを投票で決める「フライドポテトグランプリ」や体験型イベント「異変だらけの虎ノ門ヒルズ」も初開催される。

Articles can now be created and managed through external services. Launch of the “note API” for businesses

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900

note has launched the “note API,” which enables articles to be created and managed through external services, for companies using its advanced business plan, “note pro.” For its first integration, it has partnered with StoryHub株式会社’s StoryHubスタジオ, and plans to add support for more services in the future.

Experience nishikawa’s quality at the experiential retail store nishikawa shop イオンモール新小松 opening on Friday, Oct. 9!

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900

西川株式会社 will open the experiential retail store “nishikawa shop イオンモール新小松店” on the 2nd floor of イオンモール新小松 on Oct. 9, 2026.

As interest in sleep grows, “Oyasumi Yoga” surpasses 700,000 cumulative participants

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900

“Oyasumi Yoga,” a program offered through 株式会社ルネサンス’s online lesson service “ROL,” surpassed 700,000 cumulative participants between its launch in April 2022 and the end of September 2026.

Supporting school refusal, mental and developmental disabilities, and financial hardship through systems. Become a manager in your 20s! 株式会社キズキ recruitment information session

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900

株式会社キズキ, which supports people experiencing school refusal, mental and developmental disabilities, and financial hardship, will hold an online recruitment information session on Oct. 15, 2026. Its features include eliminating seniority-based promotion and offering career paths based on performance.

WHAT CAFE to hold “Matsuri × Art Exhibition -Many Facets of Festivals-,” a collaborative exhibition with 宮本卯之助商店, from Friday, Oct. 30, through Sunday, Nov. 15, 2026

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900

WHAT CAFE, operated by 寺田倉庫株式会社, will hold “Matsuri × Art Exhibition -Many Facets of Festivals-,” a collaborative exhibition with 宮本卯之助商店, from Oct. 30 to Nov. 15, 2026. The exhibition will feature works by 13 artists, a collaborative installation, workshops, and related events including ART YATAI.

[株式会社CINC] A way to identify the keywords ChatGPT uses in web searches when generating answers. In-house browser extension developed

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900

株式会社CINC has developed an in-house browser extension for Google Chrome that retrieves the keywords (search queries) ChatGPT uses in web searches when generating answers. The tool will be used to analyze and develop strategies for AI search optimization (GEO/LLMO).

Spotlight on 8 newly drawn illustrations, including Rinne and Lucifer! “Monster Strike × Namco Campaign 2026: Colorful Party in Namco”

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900

株式会社バンダイナムコエクスペリエンス will hold the “Monster Strike × Namco Campaign 2026” at Namco amusement facilities nationwide and on Namco Online Crane from Oct. 16 to Dec. 13, 2026. The campaign will feature prizes and figures using newly drawn illustrations from “Monster Strike,” as well as a lottery for customers who spend 500 yen and a repost giveaway on X.

We started playing and before we knew it, we’d become friends. “VS Tokimeki Night: VS PARK Private Mega Group Date SPECIAL” to be held in Yokohama Minato Mirai on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026!

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900

株式会社バンダイナムコエクスペリエンス and 株式会社リンクバル will jointly hold “VS Tokimeki Night: VS PARK Private Mega Group Date SPECIAL,” an interactive dating festival for a total of 1,000 participants, in Yokohama Minato Mirai on Dec. 5, 2026.

Enjoy the delicious taste of 2 kinds of peaches! “Adult Garigari-kun Whole-Squeezed White Peach & Yellow Peach”

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900

赤城乳業 will launch “Adult Garigari-kun Whole-Squeezed White Peach & Yellow Peach,” featuring the delicious taste of white and yellow peaches, nationwide on Oct. 13, 2026. It contains 33% peach juice, and a giveaway campaign will also be held on social media.

[ホテルラ・スイート神戸ハーバーランド] [ル・パン総本店] [アミ神戸] Kobe in autumn embraces the world of Moomin with limited-edition menus and original items for “Moomin × 神戸ポートタワー”

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900

株式会社ラスイート will take part in the “Moomin × 神戸ポートタワー Project,” running from Oct. 10 to Nov. 30, 2026, and sell limited-edition menus and original items at ホテルラ・スイート神戸ハーバーランド, アミ神戸, and ル・パン総本店.

Notice: Webinar to be held Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026: “Is that really the problem you should be solving? — A Practical Workshop on Meaning Design”

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900

株式会社アマナ will hold a free online webinar on Oct. 21, 2026, on the theme of “Meaning Design in Practice.”

少数株ドットコム・山中裕が読み解くクラリベイト引用栄誉賞【経済学】清滝信宏――担保価格と信用制約が景気を増幅する仕組みを示したマクロ経済学者

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900

少数株ドットコム株式会社は、2026年10月9日に経済学分野のクラリベイト引用栄誉賞受賞候補者である清滝信宏氏を取り上げる特別ウェビナーを開催する。

Supporting the future of coffee together with producing regions: Tully’s original “Peru Grafting Project” was recognized by multiple international PR awards and earned top honors

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900

The PR campaign for タリーズコーヒージャパン株式会社’s “Peru Grafting Project” earned top honors at multiple international PR awards, including the Asia-Pacific SABRE Awards, Global SABRE Awards, Golden World Awards and PR Awards Asia-Pacific.

Oct. 20 (Tue.) event: Preparing for the 2027 revision of the Act on Prevention of Transfer of Criminal Proceeds: Go beyond identity verification! A seminar on real estate transaction workflows connected through kintone, from responding to inquiries to closing contracts

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900

株式会社ショーケース and サイボウズ株式会社 will hold an online seminar on improving the efficiency of real estate transaction workflows using kintone on Oct. 20, 2026, in preparation for the April 2027 revision of the Act on Prevention of Transfer of Criminal Proceeds.

ダイヤモンド・オンライン earns JICDAQ certification; unveils new ad offerings focused on reader survey findings and search trends in the AI era

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900

ダイヤモンド・オンライン, operated by 株式会社ダイヤモンド社, has earned JICDAQ certification, revamped its media guide and published the latest reader survey findings. It has also begun offering two new advertising packages tailored to search trends in the AI era: “Intelligence Asset Package” and “High Impact Ad.”

ドトールコーヒーショップの冬のおすすめ朝限定「ホットモーニングスモークチキン～きのこクリーム～」と「パリパリチョコキャラメルミルクレープ」を10月22日より発売

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900

株式会社ドトールコーヒー will launch “Hot Morning Smoked Chicken with Mushroom Cream,” available in the morning only, and “Crispy Chocolate Caramel Mille-Crêpe” from Oct. 22.

ジール、名古屋・東京の2都市開催のウイングアーク１ｓｔ主催「UpdataNOW26」に講演・出展

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900

株式会社ジールは、ウイングアーク１ｓｔ主催のビジネスカンファレンス「UpdataNOW26」に名古屋と東京の2都市で開催される本イベントに出展し、講演を行う。

A limited-time collaboration cafe tied to the “WIND BREAKER 5th ANNIVERSARY EXHIBITION” is coming to Collabo_Index 名古屋PARCO! ☆

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900

A limited-time collaboration cafe tied to the “WIND BREAKER 5th ANNIVERSARY EXHIBITION” will run at Collabo_Index 名古屋PARCO from Oct. 9 to Nov. 1, 2026.

Enjoy the flavors of fall with the Keroro Platoon at a collaboration cafe: “Invading the Autumn Harvest!” Opening for a limited time in Tokyo (Ikebukuro) and Osaka (Shinsaibashi)!

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900

A collaboration cafe with the anime “Sgt. Frog” will open for a limited time at Collabo_Index locations in Tokyo (Ikebukuro) and Osaka (Shinsaibashi) from Oct. 9 to Nov. 16, 2026. It will serve autumn-themed food, sweets and drinks, along with original merchandise, and will operate on a reservation-priority basis.

ナウキャスト provides コメ兵 with “DataLens Store Development,” an AI agent for store development

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900

ナウキャスト has begun providing コメ兵 with “DataLens Store Development,” an AI agent for store development. The service will streamline the management of more than 500 property listings per month and support data-driven decisions on new store locations.

“Black × high-performance” brand Macqlo announces its 26AW COLLECTION and launches a LOOK page.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900

株式会社オアシスライフスタイルグループ has announced the 2026 fall/winter collection for its apparel brand Macqlo and launched a LOOK page. The collection features high-performance items made with proprietary material “ultimex” and advanced material “Airfreak®,” with sales beginning sequentially from Sept. 11.

“Macromill Conference 2026” to be held online on Friday, Oct. 30

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900

株式会社マクロミル will hold “Macromill Conference 2026” online on Oct. 30, 2026. The theme is “Whoever masters insights masters marketing,” with executives from Asahi Breweries, P&G and other companies discussing how to connect the use of data with business results.

11月11日は介護の日。「ケア」をテーマにしたカルチャーイベント「ケアリングノーベンバー2026」開催！（東京・下北沢）

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900

株式会社マガジンハウスが共催するカルチャーイベント「ケアリングノーベンバー2026」が開催され、介護の仕事の魅力発信を目的とした展示やトークイベント、VR体験などが行われる。

“The number of generative AI users has grown. But have companies’ numbers changed?” ビルスピアカデミー to speak at “AI Innovators Forum 2026” on the barriers to generating results with AI

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900

Tetsuya Iida of パーソルイノベーション株式会社’s ビルスピカンパニー will speak at “AI Innovators Forum 2026,” hosted by 株式会社エクサウィザーズ on October 14, and explain the relationship between generative AI adoption and organizational results.

ベーシック、10月19日（月）12時より「AI時代、力を入れたBtoBマーケ施策〜施策の取捨選択、判断軸をすべて話します〜」を開催

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900

株式会社ベーシックは、2026年10月19日12時より「AI時代、力を入れたBtoBマーケ施策」に関するオンラインセミナーを開催する。

A new color of the newborn-ready child car seat “THE S Lotta ZH,” limited to 1500 units, goes on sale at アカチャンホンポ from Friday, October 23, 2026

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900

株式会社赤ちゃん本舗 will sell the new “Slate Black” color of コンビ株式会社’s “THE S R129 Egg Shock Lotta ZH” child car seat, limited to 1500 units.

[ハンズ横浜店] “Java Sparrow Festival 18 in YOKOHAMA” to be held

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900

株式会社ハンズ will hold “Java Sparrow Festival 18 in YOKOHAMA” on the rooftop of ハンズ横浜店 from October 22 to 26, featuring works for sale by creators, festival games, a joint event with 吉祥天女紅龍店, and giveaways commemorating ハンズ’ 50th anniversary.

“Sablé au Chocolat,” a sablé that offers the indulgence of a bite of cake, gets a makeover

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900

モロゾフ株式会社 is relaunching “Sablé au Chocolat,” a winter-only chocolate sablé. The shape and sauce ratio have been changed for a richer flavor. Prices include 3,240 yen for a box of 15. The company will also offer event-exclusive products, available at 阪神梅田本店 and Takashimaya stores, among others.

POLA to provide special sponsorship for musician Keiichiro Shibuya’s solo piano tour

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900

株式会社ポーラ announced that it will provide special sponsorship for musician Keiichiro Shibuya’s solo piano tour, “POLA presents Keiichiro Shibuya Playing Piano Threshold,” taking place in December 2026.

SmartNews: Users subscribed to channels for all 60 明治安田Ｊリーグ clubs surpass 1 million

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900

SmartNews announced that the number of users subscribed to dedicated channels for all 60 明治安田Ｊリーグ clubs has surpassed 1 million. It also compiled data on related articles from the first month of the season, highlighting players and comments that drew attention in rankings of media exposure and views.

Fumiya Takahashi enters “Yuzu’s world”! New TV commercial for “Kaori no Kura,” now in updated packaging

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900

ミツカン is revamping the packaging for its ponzu brand “Kaori no Kura” and will begin airing a new TV commercial featuring actor Fumiya Takahashi on October 10.

An interactive event offering a sense of connection through shared interests, “Hello Kitty’s Lounge,” to run for a limited time in Omotesando from Wednesday, October 28

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900

As the second installment of Hello Kitty’s global campaign, 株式会社サンリオ will hold “Hello Kitty’s Lounge,” a limited-time event at Omotesando Hills, starting October 28, 2026.

Now in its ２nd year, with ５ more participating regions than last year! Popular local mascots and mountain and seaside delicacies come together in Shibuya for the “Furusato Gourmet Marche in Daikanyama”

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900

東急不動産株式会社 (東急不動産) will co-host the “Furusato Gourmet Marche in Daikanyama” with リエネ・エナジー and 日本食品総合研究所 at TENOHA Daikanyama on October 31 and November 1. The event is expanding after drawing about 1,000 attendees last year, with local governments from 6 regions across Japan, including Kesennuma City in Miyagi Prefecture, taking part with specialty product sales and appearances by local mascots.

Against the backdrop of growing demand for support for people with hearing loss as the statutory employment rate rises, 聴覚研究所’s “TeamLog” and the “AmiVoice API” speech recognition API begin technical collaboration

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900

株式会社アドバンスト・メディア’s “AmiVoice API” speech recognition API and 聴覚研究所’s “TeamLog” real-time speech recognition system have begun a technical collaboration to improve access to information for people with hearing loss. In response to rising demand for support following the increase in the statutory employment rate from 2.5% to 2.7% in July 2026, the companies will combine their technologies to deliver highly accurate transcription in multi-person conversations and noisy environments.

Collaboration event with “MOMOREI” kicks off today on the 2 machines “cherrit” and “NICO MAKE”!

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900

株式会社セガフェイブ will hold a collaboration event with the character “MOMOREI” on “cherrit” and “NICO MAKE” starting October 8, 2026.

【DEAN & DELUCA】Entries open October 8 (Thursday) for advance sales of the “Winter Lucky Bag 2027”—a vibrant red limited-edition tote filled with New Year’s treats

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900

DEAN & DELUCA, operated by 株式会社ウェルカム, will begin accepting online entries for advance sales of the “Winter Lucky Bag 2027 Sweets Time Assortment” on October 8, 2026. The price is 8,640 yen (tax included).

The Nintendo Switch packaged game 『レインボー★パラソルコレクション』 launches today! Download versions of the 3 included titles also available starting today!

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900

株式会社タイトー released the Nintendo Switch packaged game 『レインボー★パラソルコレクション』 on October 8, 2026, and also began distributing download versions of the 3 included titles. Related events and poster sales are also underway.

“Light Depth Context” launches, using AI moderators to unpack context through conversation in quantitative research

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900

株式会社クロス・マーケティング has launched “Light Depth Context,” a large-scale qualitative solution service in which generative AI acts as a moderator to unpack context through conversation in quantitative research.

【いわきFC】いわきFC agrees to terms with 神村学園高等部’s Futa Takeno

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900

いわきFC has agreed to terms with player Futa Takeno of 神村学園高等部, who will join the club in January 2027. The contract runs through June 30, 2031.

More than 90% feel they don’t get enough exercise! Those who exercise tend to “feel less” work-related stress / Survey of working women by 『女の転職type』 [No. 140]

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900

『女の転職type』, operated by 株式会社キャリアデザインセンター, surveyed 196 working women about their exercise habits. While more than 90% feel they do not get enough exercise, only about 40% actually exercise, revealing a gap between awareness and behavior. The survey also found that women with exercise habits tend to feel less work-related stress.

Rich buttery aroma and deep flavor: special salted caramel perfect for fall and winter, “Salt Caramel Bag,” on sale for a limited time starting October 20 (Tuesday)

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900

森永製菓 will launch “Salt Caramel Bag,” made with rock salt from Lorraine, France, for a limited time starting October 20.

【ABCマート】Insoles featuring 22 types of minerals deliver warmth of +1.7°C※—“warmth therapy shoes” support circulation from the soles of the feet

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900

株式会社エービーシー・マート will hold the “Power of Minerals FAIR” for a limited time from October 8 to November 4, 2026, and sell “warmth therapy shoes” featuring insoles infused with 22 types of minerals that emit far-infrared rays and natural merino wool.

Around 50% of companies have seen employees take leave or resign due to mental health issues; detecting warning signs is also a challenge

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900

According to a survey conducted by レバレジーズ株式会社, around 50% of companies have had employees take leave or resign due to mental health issues, and nearly half face challenges detecting warning signs. Around 60% of companies have also seen employees take leave again or leave their jobs after returning to work, while around 80% are positive about investing in physical and mental health.

“Cookie Tin Selection of Classic Picture Books by Cake.jp” to hold its first event at Joinus Yokohama starting October 6 (Tuesday)!

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900

株式会社Cake.jp will hold its first pop-up store for the “Cookie Tin Selection of Classic Picture Books” at Joinus Yokohama from October 6 to 25.

【愛知県 × eiicon 】Final results for season 8 of the “AICHI NEXT UNICORN LEAGUE,” “Deep Tech × Global”! 4 companies selected for the grand prize, 2nd place, 3rd place and regional collaboration award

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900

Final results have been announced for season 8 of the business plan contest “AICHI NEXT UNICORN LEAGUE,” operated by 株式会社eiicon under contract with 愛知県. The event was held in Osaka on October 5, 2026. 株式会社FerroptoCure won the grand prize, 株式会社ミーバイオ placed 2nd, 株式会社VISION IV placed 3rd, and bestat株式会社 received the regional collaboration award.

『ジュラシック・ワールド』 fan-favorite dinosaur Baby Blue arrives in 18-karat gold! A charming, lifelike presence shines in an approximately 17mm figure

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900

株式会社ユートレジャー will accept preorders from October 8 to November 20, 2026, for a K18 yellow gold mini figure modeled on Baby Blue, the dinosaur from 『ジュラシック・ワールド』. Limited to 50 pieces.

『ジュラシック・ワールド』 “Velociraptor Claw” 18-karat gold mini figure. The iconic sharp “claw” meticulously recreated by jewelry artisans

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900

株式会社ユートレジャー will accept preorders from October 8 to November 20, 2026, for a K18 yellow gold mini figure modeled on the Velociraptor’s claw from 『ジュラシック・ワールド』. Priced at 198,000 yen and limited to 50 pieces worldwide.

Dinosaur king “T.REX” arrives as an 18-karat gold mini figure. 『ジュラシック・ワールド』 icon limited to 50 pieces worldwide

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900

株式会社ユートレジャー is accepting preorders for a K18 yellow gold mini figure modeled on T.REX from 『ジュラシック・ワールド』, limited to 50 pieces worldwide. The price is 198,000 yen.

Outdoor security personnel begin wearing sunglasses

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900

DNP will begin requiring sunglasses for outdoor security staff to protect employees from ultraviolet rays and improve visibility. The measure will be introduced at some locations starting in October 2026, with full implementation planned from April 2027.

[マリメッコ] Winter styles arrive, including a capsule collection featuring refined black-on-black tonal prints, new down coats and knitwear.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900

From マリメッコ, operated by 株式会社ルック, winter styles including a black-on-black capsule collection, new down coats and knitwear will go on sale from October 16, 2026.

【すき家】すき家 launches the “Suki Shake Acai and Banana,” a refreshing, easy-to-drink treat with the sweetness and tartness of 4 kinds of fruit!

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900

株式会社すき家 will sell the limited-time “Suki Shake Acai and Banana,” made with acai and bananas, at approximately 1,812 stores starting October 14.

JR Tokyo Station’s Gransta announces details of its Christmas fair “TOKYO XMASTATION 2026”

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900

株式会社JR東日本クロスステーション will hold the Christmas fair “TOKYO XMASTATION 2026” at Gransta, JR Tokyo Station, starting November 9, 2026, and will begin accepting reservations. The fair’s highlight, “Secret Merry Cake by GRANSTA,” will expand its production to 110 cakes following last year’s sellout, and a limited-edition cake will also make its debut. A total of 69 products will be offered, including Gransta-exclusive cakes themed around gratitude and a Suica Penguin memorial cake.

Limited-time Halloween offering! Kit Oisix “Coco / Pita Sandwiches to Make Together,” recreating the colorful world of Coco for the first time, goes on sale (from 10/8)

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900

As part of its “Table for Tomorrow” project under a licensing agreement with ウォルト・ディズニー・ジャパン, オイシックス株式会社 will launch “Kit Oisix Coco / Pita Sandwiches to Make Together,” a limited-time Halloween meal kit recreating the world of Coco, on October 8, 2026.

A river of octopus-shaped sausages, fields of rice balls… Picture book “The Bento Forest,” revealing the secrets of a bento factory, goes on sale October 15

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900

株式会社パイインターナショナル will release “The Bento Forest” on October 15.

Back in print at last! A definitive book on Japanese swords, featuring famous blades including National Treasures at life-size and enlarged scale, with English translations by Japanese sword specialist Paul Martin, “The Beauty of Japan: Japanese Swords The Japanese Sword,” is now on sale!

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900

株式会社ワン・パブリッシング released “The Beauty of Japan: Japanese Swords The Japanese Sword,” a book on Japanese swords featuring famous blades, including National Treasures, at life-size and enlarged scale, with English translations by Paul Martin, on October 8, 2026.

ウルフギャング・ステーキハウス Fukuoka location to hold a store-exclusive “Kumamoto Fair” as a reconstruction support initiative

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900

ウルフギャング・ステーキハウス’s Fukuoka location will hold a “Kumamoto Fair,” offering limited-edition dishes made with ingredients from Kumamoto Prefecture and donating a portion of sales to reconstruction support.

Subscription lodging service 「ツギツギ」 wins an award at the international tourism awards “Tourism Innovation Awards 2026”

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900

「ツギツギ」, a subscription lodging service operated by 東急株式会社, won an award in the Travel Innovation and New Business Models category at the international tourism awards “Tourism Innovation Awards 2026,” marking a first for an Asian company and a Japanese company.

【仙台ロイヤルパークホテル】Osechi cuisine that unfolds its beauty with every tier

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900

仙台ロイヤルパークホテル will begin selling its 三-tiered osechi meal set featuring Japanese, Western and Chinese cuisine from October 8, 2026 (¥41,000 for 3 people, ¥58,000 for 5 people). Delivery is limited to the Tohoku and Kanto regions, with pickup scheduled for December 31, 2026.

Powerful graphics for everything from gaming to creative work: “Cyborg 15 Max C2W” with RTX 5070, Core 7 and 32GB of memory goes on sale

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900

エムエスアイコンピュータージャパン株式会社 will launch the gaming laptop “Cyborg-15-Max-C2WG-2761JP,” featuring a GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU and an インテル Core 7 Processor 240H, on October 15, 2026.

High-performance RTX 50 Series GPU in an all-white chassis! Limited-edition gaming laptop “Crosshair A16 HX MLG Edition E8W” goes on sale

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900

エムエスアイコンピュータージャパン株式会社 will launch the limited-edition gaming laptop “Crosshair A16 HX MLG Edition E8W,” featuring an all-white design, on October 14, 2026.

High-performance gaming laptop made more manageable with a thinner, lighter new chassis: “Katana-15-HX-C14WFOK-5833JP” with Core i7 HX and RTX 5060 goes on sale

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900

エムエスアイコンピュータージャパン株式会社 will launch the gaming laptop “Katana-15-HX-C14WFOK-5833JP,” featuring Core i7 HX and RTX 5060 in a new, thinner and lighter chassis, on October 15, 2026.

A new-generation AI PC that brings local AI capabilities to laptops: “Prestige N16 Flip AI+ C1XM” with NVIDIA RTX Spark™ superchip goes on sale

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900

エムエスアイコンピュータージャパン株式会社 announced that its premium AI laptop, “Prestige N16 Flip AI+ C1XM,” equipped with an NVIDIA RTX Spark™ superchip, is scheduled to launch in late October 2026. Reservations opened on Oct. 8.

“Smiles & Health for Children” wins the Excellence Award in the Sustainable Award ESG category at the “Sustainable Japan Award 2026”

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900

Morinaga Milk Group’s school lunch support program in Vietnam, “Smiles & Health for Children,” won the Excellence Award in the ESG category at the “Sustainable Japan Award 2026.”

Fancl Mild Cleansing Oil × Mrs. GREEN APPLE Mic Cleansing Oil “For Skin That Feels Hydrated” Campaign

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900

株式会社ファンケル will run a collaboration campaign with Mrs. GREEN APPLE for “Mild Cleansing Oil” starting Oct. 16, 2026, and will give limited-edition bottles to 1,000 winners selected by lottery from among purchasers of eligible products.

【大学受験ナビオ】高校2年生対象「Ｚ会入試基礎力診断テスト×ナビオ解説授業」、10月・11月に無料開催

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900

株式会社栄光が運営する大学受験塾「栄光ゼミナール大学受験ナビオ」は、高校2年生を対象に10月と11月に無料の「入試基礎力診断テスト」と解説授業を開催する。

“Mega Drive,” “Sega Saturn” and “Dreamcast” full-zip hoodies featuring Sega hardware launch all at once from COSPA! [株式会社コスパ]

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900

株式会社コスパ is scheduled to release full-zip hoodies featuring the logos of “Mega Drive,” “Sega Saturn” and “Dreamcast” in early December 2026. Each is priced at 8,800 yen, including tax.

「やよい軒」 “Japanese Pork Cut Steak—Tender Domestic Pork Leg”

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900

株式会社プレナス will launch a new dish made with domestic pork leg at the set-meal restaurant 「やよい軒」 starting Oct. 15: “Japanese Pork Cut Steak—Tender Domestic Pork Leg.” Prices start at 1,230 yen, and customers can choose between a Japanese-style sauce made with Shinshu wine and a green onion salt sauce.

「ほっともっと」 launches “Handmade Salt Rice Balls” made with Setouchi Hana Mosio salt, exclusively in the Hokuriku region

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900

株式会社プレナス will launch “Handmade Salt Rice Balls” made with Setouchi Hana Mosio salt at 72 「ほっともっと」 locations exclusively in the Hokuriku region (Niigata, Toyama, Ishikawa and Fukui prefectures) starting Oct. 15.

A “rich” Jagariko with an overwhelming bacon flavor is here! “Jagariko Be-be-be-be-bacon German Potato Flavor”

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900

Calbee will launch “Jagariko Be-be-be-be-bacon German Potato Flavor,” a new product with an enhanced bacon flavor based on German potato flavor, exclusively at convenience stores nationwide starting Oct. 20, 2026.

[Snow Park Yeti 2026-2027 season] 28 consecutive years! Opening Japan’s ski slopes first again this year on Friday, Oct. 23!

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900

Snow Park Yeti, operated by 株式会社ピカ, will open for the 2026-2027 season on Oct. 23, marking its 28th consecutive year as Japan’s first ski resort to open for the season. Under its new theme, “From Mt. Fuji! A hub for sharing snow culture,” it will hold opening events and develop corporate partnerships.

[シュガーバターの木] Limited-time “Chocolat Butter Tree” debuts! Relaunching with even more chocolate

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900

シュガーバターの木, operated by 株式会社グレープストーン, will begin selling its limited-time “Chocolat Butter Tree” on Oct. 15, 2026. The product returns for the first time in 4 years with 1.4 times more white chocolate.

トランスコスモス exhibits at “Mini Sapporo 2026” in Sapporo

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900

トランスコスモス exhibited at “Mini Sapporo 2026” in Sapporo, giving children the chance to experience call center work using its generative AI role-playing system, “trans-AI Tutor.”

freee to launch “freee Accounting for Social Welfare Corporations,” cloud accounting software for social welfare corporations, starting Oct. 8

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900

freee株式会社 began offering freee Accounting for Social Welfare Corporations, cloud accounting software compliant with the accounting standards for social welfare corporations, on October 8. Designed to address staffing shortages and the need to improve operational efficiency in the nursing care industry, the product features an intuitive UI/UX, automatic updates and integration with human resources and labor management systems, helping streamline back-office operations and allowing staff to focus on support services.

[BEB5 Tsuchiura] Making dried sweet potatoes your favorite!? ‘Hoshiimo Collection’ lets dried sweet potatoes become your fave, with an original dried-sweet-potato personality quiz and a merry-go-round offering 100 combinations

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900

BEB5土浦 by 星野リゾート, operated by 星野リゾート, will hold the event ‘ほしいもコレクション’ featuring dried sweet potatoes from Ibaraki Prefecture from December 1, 2026, through February 28, 2027. The event will offer a quiz featuring the original character ‘イモグラ’ and a ‘ほしいもメリーゴーランド’ where guests can combine 10 varieties of dried sweet potatoes with toppings. In collaboration with the adjacent station building プレイアトレ土浦, it will offer an experience centered entirely on dried sweet potatoes.

[‘家庭画報ショッピングサロン’ Fall-Winter Issue] A lineup of festive winter delicacies and delightful interiors for the year-end and New Year holidays! Early-bird pricing begins for ‘家庭画報のおせち2027.’ Sales start October 8

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900

家庭画報ショッピングサロン, operated by 株式会社世界文化社, began taking orders for its 2026 Fall-Winter catalog on October 8. The catalog features gourmet foods and interior products, and ‘家庭画報のおせち2027’ will be offered with an early-bird promotion. It also introduces the 70th-anniversary tagline ‘美 for the Future.’

[リーガロイヤルホテル小倉] Limited to 30 cakes: Premium Christmas cake unveiled. A new bûche de Noël layered with chocolate, pistachio and raspberry

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900

リーガロイヤルホテル小倉 will begin selling its new Christmas-exclusive bûche de Noël, ‘Noël Chocolat Partage,’ in a limited run of 30 cakes starting October 14, 2026. Reservations are also being accepted for its classic Christmas-decorated cakes.

The long-selling flavor transformed into a luxurious Japanese-style frozen treat! ‘チロルチョコきなこもちアイスバー’ combines the nutty aroma and chewy texture of ‘チロルチョコきなこもち’; on sale October 13 (Tuesday)

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900

株式会社ファミリーマート will launch ‘チロルチョコきなこもちアイスバー,’ developed in collaboration with チロルチョコ株式会社, at approximately 16,500 stores nationwide starting October 13, 2026. The price is 194 yen, including tax.

デジタルハリウッド大学 [DHU] to hold Fall Open Campus 2026 | Workshops for Grade 1 and Grade 2 high school students and a diverse program for parents

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900

デジタルハリウッド大学 will hold its ‘Fall Open Campus 2026’ on November 1, 2026, featuring a digital production workshop at its Surugadai Campus for Grade 1 and Grade 2 high school students, as well as a talk session on YouTube Live.

[ウェスティンホテル横浜] Enjoy heartwarming winter cuisine. The ‘Winter Gourmet Journey’ features squid-ink and snow crab paella and roast beef inspired by sukiyaki

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900

ウェスティンホテル横浜 will hold the ‘Winter Gourmet Journey’ at its international buffet restaurant, Pacific Table, from December 1, 2026, through February 28, 2027.

[TAC Patent Attorney Course] Free webinar on October 13 (Tuesday): ‘A Mini-Lecture on How to Prepare for the Reiwa 9 Exam’

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900

TAC株式会社 will hold a free online webinar on October 13 for those aiming to pass the patent attorney examination. Instructor Jun Komatsu will explain the role of patent attorneys and the qualification.

‘Abuse,’ ‘expensive facilities,’ ‘inheritance embezzlement,’ ‘unscrupulous businesses’... The first volume of social suspense manga ‘介護とハイエナ,’ exposing the dark side lurking in a super-aged society, is out now!

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900

The first volume of the social suspense manga ‘介護とハイエナ,’ serialized on 株式会社新潮社’s web manga site くらげバンチ, will be published by バンチコミックス on October 8, 2026. Written by Hironori Jinno, with composition by Masakazu Suzuki and art by Nozomi Ishizu, it is the latest work in a series with cumulative sales exceeding 3 million copies.

‘ひみつ―佐世保事件で妹を喪ったぼくの話―,’ a much-discussed work depicting the recovery of the bereaved family of a victim in the ‘Sasebo sixth-grade girl classmate murder case,’ to be released simultaneously in 2 volumes, upper and lower

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900

The manga adaptation of the nonfiction work ‘僕とぼく,’ based on the 2004 Sasebo sixth-grade girl classmate murder case, ‘ひみつ―佐世保事件で妹を喪ったぼくの話―,’ will be released simultaneously in upper and lower volumes.

『カレチ』『国境のエミーリャ』『シャーロッキアン！』の池田邦彦、最新作！漫画『北西鉄道事件シャーロック・ホームズの未公開事件記録』が本日発売

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900

株式会社新潮社は、池田邦彦氏の最新漫画『北西鉄道事件シャーロック・ホームズの未公開事件記録』を2026年10月8日に発売する。

Writer’s block comedy Mr. Utsubushi’s Life of Writer’s Block, Volume 2, on sale today! Supportive messages from fellow novelists Naocola Yamazaki, Kaeruko Akano and Hisashi Ashizawa

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900

新潮社のWEB漫画誌「コミックバンチKai」で連載中の『空五倍子先生の書けない生活』第2巻が10月8日に刊行され、山崎ナオコーラ、朱野帰子、芦沢央からの応援コメントが掲載されている。

October 9 is Tong Day! The new book Discover Your Perfect Tongs: NO TONGS, NO LIFE, featuring tongs that can change your daily life, goes on sale from Shogakukan!

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900

Shogakukan will release Discover Your Perfect Tongs: NO TONGS, NO LIFE, an illustrated guide to the functions and uses of tongs, on October 9. The book, supervised by オークス株式会社, also features recipes by Shinpei Kurihara.

【40th Anniversary of Ikebana】Solo exhibition by ikebana artist Shogo Kariyazaki, “Arranging Small Works in a Collection of Vases,” to open in Tokyo’s Ginza on Thursday, November 5!

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900

A solo exhibition commemorating 40 years of ikebana by ikebana artist Shogo Kariyazaki, titled “Arranging Small Works in a Collection of Vases,” will be held at the ikebana school in Ginza from November 5, 2026. Tickets are on sale through カンフェティ.

To mark the 10th anniversary of the TV anime, the “KonoSuba: God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World! ABEMA Channel” will launch! All 33 TV anime episodes, plus the theatrical film and spinoff! All KonoSuba anime series will stream free every day for 5 days starting Friday, October 9

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900

株式会社AbemaTV will launch a dedicated channel for a limited time starting October 9, 2026, to mark the 10th anniversary of the broadcast of the TV anime KonoSuba: God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World! In a joint project with KADOKAWA, all 33 TV anime episodes, the theatrical film and spinoff works will be streamed for free.

＜New Release Announcement＞ Official 文具女子博 guidebook 文具女子博2026 Perfect Guide set for release on November 16!

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900

ぴあ株式会社 announced that it will release 文具女子博2026 Perfect Guide, the official guidebook commemorating the 10th edition of 文具女子博, one of Japan’s largest stationery events, on November 16, 2026. The bonus items include 3 pieces of stationery specially designed by デルフォニックス.

【川崎日航ホテル】Reservations for 4 varieties of Christmas Cakes 2026 open Thursday, October 15

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900

川崎日航ホテル will begin accepting reservations for 4 varieties of Christmas Cakes 2026 on October 15. Online reservations will be accepted through November 15, while in-person reservations will be accepted from November 20 through December 13. Pickup will take place from mid- to late December.

A seminar titled “High-Quality Home Healthcare: Operations and Practical Know-How,” led by Yasumori Nagai, director of 医療法人ゆうの森, will be held on Monday, November 9, 2026!!

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900

The New Social Systems Research Institute will hold a seminar on home healthcare operations and practical know-how on November 9, 2026, led by Yasumori Nagai, director of 医療法人ゆうの森.

Blocks side views to prevent shoulder surfing. Privacy film for MacBook Neo launches, with easy magnetic attachment and removal

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900

Sanwa Supply has launched the magnetic privacy film “LCD-MBN13PF,” which makes the MacBook Neo screen difficult to see from the side.

An essential guide in an era awash with misinformation, The Easiest Guide to Fact-Checking: Information Literacy for Navigating “Fake” Content in the Generative AI Era, Taught by a Popular Instructor, goes on sale Thursday, October 8, 2026

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900

株式会社インプレス will release The Easiest Guide to Fact-Checking, a book explaining how to counter fake information in the generative AI era, on October 8, 2026.

Make full use of Claude Code! Maximize design efficiency with autonomous agents! AI-Era FPGA Development: An Introduction to FPGA Design Accelerated by Claude Code and LLMs, a new October release in the Technology Spring series

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:02 +0900

株式会社インプレス will publish AI-Era FPGA Development: An Introduction to FPGA Design Accelerated by Claude Code and LLMs, written by Hidemi Ishihara, on October 9. The technical book explains FPGA design methods using autonomous agents powered by generative AI and Claude Code.

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motomo launches “MagSafe-Compatible METAL CASE” for iPhone 18 pro, combining a transparent body with an aluminum alloy bumper

Subscription management service “BSSsymphony” adds MCP support, enhancing business data use through AI

Explore the history of Ako, Hyogo Prefecture, the city of salt, and take on a QuizKnock-made quiz! “QuizKnock × Ako Chemical: A Quiz Stamp Rally Through 400 Years of Saltmaking in Ako” set to begin October 15

Stockmark’s “Automatic Report Generation AI” ranks No. 1 overall at international natural language processing conference “AACL-IJCNLP 2026”

バーガーキング® teams up with “pickleball” again! New pickle-loaded “Pickleball Burger” features 11 pickles and a refreshing signature creamy dill sauce! Available in 2 varieties: double beef and chicken!

【ザ・カハラ・ホテル＆リゾート 横浜】冬に深まる旬の味わい、神奈川県の恵みを一席に。ランチコース「旬華～一陽来福～」

The French Fry Grand Prix, bringing together original menu items vying for the No. 1 title, will be held for the first time! “Toranomon Hills Bar Hopping: Eat, Drink and Explore Fine Dining” to be held

Articles can now be created and managed through external services. Launch of the “note API” for businesses

Experience nishikawa’s quality at the experiential retail store nishikawa shop イオンモール新小松 opening on Friday, Oct. 9!

As interest in sleep grows, “Oyasumi Yoga” surpasses 700,000 cumulative participants

Supporting school refusal, mental and developmental disabilities, and financial hardship through systems. Become a manager in your 20s! 株式会社キズキ recruitment information session

WHAT CAFE to hold “Matsuri × Art Exhibition -Many Facets of Festivals-,” a collaborative exhibition with 宮本卯之助商店, from Friday, Oct. 30, through Sunday, Nov. 15, 2026

[株式会社CINC] A way to identify the keywords ChatGPT uses in web searches when generating answers. In-house browser extension developed

Spotlight on 8 newly drawn illustrations, including Rinne and Lucifer! “Monster Strike × Namco Campaign 2026: Colorful Party in Namco”

We started playing and before we knew it, we’d become friends. “VS Tokimeki Night: VS PARK Private Mega Group Date SPECIAL” to be held in Yokohama Minato Mirai on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026!

Enjoy the delicious taste of 2 kinds of peaches! “Adult Garigari-kun Whole-Squeezed White Peach & Yellow Peach”

[ホテル ラ・スイート神戸ハーバーランド] [ル・パン総本店] [アミ神戸] Kobe in autumn embraces the world of Moomin with limited-edition menus and original items for “Moomin × 神戸ポートタワー”

Notice: Webinar to be held Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026: “Is that really the problem you should be solving? — A Practical Workshop on Meaning Design”

少数株ドットコム・山中裕が読み解くクラリベイト引用栄誉賞【経済学】清滝信宏――担保価格と信用制約が景気を増幅する仕組みを示したマクロ経済学者

Supporting the future of coffee together with producing regions: Tully’s original “Peru Grafting Project” was recognized by multiple international PR awards and earned top honors

Oct. 20 (Tue.) event: Preparing for the 2027 revision of the Act on Prevention of Transfer of Criminal Proceeds: Go beyond identity verification! A seminar on real estate transaction workflows connected through kintone, from responding to inquiries to closing contracts

ダイヤモンド・オンライン earns JICDAQ certification; unveils new ad offerings focused on reader survey findings and search trends in the AI era

ドトールコーヒーショップの冬のおすすめ 朝限定「ホットモーニング スモークチキン～きのこクリーム～」と「パリパリチョコキャラメルミルクレープ」を10月22日より発売

ジール、名古屋・東京の2都市開催のウイングアーク１ｓｔ主催「UpdataNOW26」に講演・出展

A limited-time collaboration cafe tied to the “WIND BREAKER 5th ANNIVERSARY EXHIBITION” is coming to Collabo_Index 名古屋PARCO! ☆

Enjoy the flavors of fall with the Keroro Platoon at a collaboration cafe: “Invading the Autumn Harvest!” Opening for a limited time in Tokyo (Ikebukuro) and Osaka (Shinsaibashi)!

ナウキャスト provides コメ兵 with “DataLens Store Development,” an AI agent for store development

“Black × high-performance” brand Macqlo announces its 26AW COLLECTION and launches a LOOK page.

“Macromill Conference 2026” to be held online on Friday, Oct. 30

11月11日は介護の日。「ケア」をテーマにしたカルチャーイベント「ケアリングノーベンバー2026」開催！（東京・下北沢）

“The number of generative AI users has grown. But have companies’ numbers changed?” ビルスピアカデミー to speak at “AI Innovators Forum 2026” on the barriers to generating results with AI

ベーシック、10月19日（月）12時より「AI時代、力を入れたBtoBマーケ施策 〜 施策の取捨選択、判断軸をすべて話します 〜」を開催

A new color of the newborn-ready child car seat “THE S Lotta ZH,” limited to 1500 units, goes on sale at アカチャンホンポ from Friday, October 23, 2026

[ハンズ横浜店] “Java Sparrow Festival 18 in YOKOHAMA” to be held

“Sablé au Chocolat,” a sablé that offers the indulgence of a bite of cake, gets a makeover

POLA to provide special sponsorship for musician Keiichiro Shibuya’s solo piano tour

SmartNews: Users subscribed to channels for all 60 明治安田Ｊリーグ clubs surpass 1 million

Fumiya Takahashi enters “Yuzu’s world”! New TV commercial for “Kaori no Kura,” now in updated packaging

An interactive event offering a sense of connection through shared interests, “Hello Kitty’s Lounge,” to run for a limited time in Omotesando from Wednesday, October 28

Now in its ２nd year, with ５ more participating regions than last year! Popular local mascots and mountain and seaside delicacies come together in Shibuya for the “Furusato Gourmet Marche in Daikanyama”

Against the backdrop of growing demand for support for people with hearing loss as the statutory employment rate rises, 聴覚研究所’s “TeamLog” and the “AmiVoice API” speech recognition API begin technical collaboration

Collaboration event with “MOMOREI” kicks off today on the 2 machines “cherrit” and “NICO MAKE”!

【DEAN & DELUCA】Entries open October 8 (Thursday) for advance sales of the “Winter Lucky Bag 2027”—a vibrant red limited-edition tote filled with New Year’s treats

The Nintendo Switch packaged game 『レインボー★パラソルコレクション』 launches today! Download versions of the 3 included titles also available starting today!

“Light Depth Context” launches, using AI moderators to unpack context through conversation in quantitative research

【いわきFC】いわきFC agrees to terms with 神村学園高等部’s Futa Takeno

More than 90% feel they don’t get enough exercise! Those who exercise tend to “feel less” work-related stress / Survey of working women by 『女の転職type』 [No. 140]

Rich buttery aroma and deep flavor: special salted caramel perfect for fall and winter, “Salt Caramel Bag,” on sale for a limited time starting October 20 (Tuesday)

【ABCマート】Insoles featuring 22 types of minerals deliver warmth of +1.7°C※—“warmth therapy shoes” support circulation from the soles of the feet

Around 50% of companies have seen employees take leave or resign due to mental health issues; detecting warning signs is also a challenge

“Cookie Tin Selection of Classic Picture Books by Cake.jp” to hold its first event at Joinus Yokohama starting October 6 (Tuesday)!

【 愛知県 × eiicon 】Final results for season 8 of the “AICHI NEXT UNICORN LEAGUE,” “Deep Tech × Global”! 4 companies selected for the grand prize, 2nd place, 3rd place and regional collaboration award

『ジュラシック・ワールド』 fan-favorite dinosaur Baby Blue arrives in 18-karat gold! A charming, lifelike presence shines in an approximately 17mm figure

『ジュラシック・ワールド』 “Velociraptor Claw” 18-karat gold mini figure. The iconic sharp “claw” meticulously recreated by jewelry artisans

Dinosaur king “T.REX” arrives as an 18-karat gold mini figure. 『ジュラシック・ワールド』 icon limited to 50 pieces worldwide

Outdoor security personnel begin wearing sunglasses

[マリメッコ] Winter styles arrive, including a capsule collection featuring refined black-on-black tonal prints, new down coats and knitwear.

【すき家】すき家 launches the “Suki Shake Acai and Banana,” a refreshing, easy-to-drink treat with the sweetness and tartness of 4 kinds of fruit!

JR Tokyo Station’s Gransta announces details of its Christmas fair “TOKYO XMASTATION 2026”

Limited-time Halloween offering! Kit Oisix “Coco / Pita Sandwiches to Make Together,” recreating the colorful world of Coco for the first time, goes on sale (from 10/8)

A river of octopus-shaped sausages, fields of rice balls… Picture book “The Bento Forest,” revealing the secrets of a bento factory, goes on sale October 15

Back in print at last! A definitive book on Japanese swords, featuring famous blades including National Treasures at life-size and enlarged scale, with English translations by Japanese sword specialist Paul Martin, “The Beauty of Japan: Japanese Swords The Japanese Sword,” is now on sale!

ウルフギャング・ステーキハウス Fukuoka location to hold a store-exclusive “Kumamoto Fair” as a reconstruction support initiative

Subscription lodging service 「ツギツギ」 wins an award at the international tourism awards “Tourism Innovation Awards 2026”

【仙台ロイヤルパークホテル】Osechi cuisine that unfolds its beauty with every tier

Powerful graphics for everything from gaming to creative work: “Cyborg 15 Max C2W” with RTX 5070, Core 7 and 32GB of memory goes on sale

High-performance RTX 50 Series GPU in an all-white chassis! Limited-edition gaming laptop “Crosshair A16 HX MLG Edition E8W” goes on sale

High-performance gaming laptop made more manageable with a thinner, lighter new chassis: “Katana-15-HX-C14WFOK-5833JP” with Core i7 HX and RTX 5060 goes on sale

A new-generation AI PC that brings local AI capabilities to laptops: “Prestige N16 Flip AI+ C1XM” with NVIDIA RTX Spark™ superchip goes on sale

“Smiles & Health for Children” wins the Excellence Award in the Sustainable Award ESG category at the “Sustainable Japan Award 2026”

Fancl Mild Cleansing Oil × Mrs. GREEN APPLE Mic Cleansing Oil “For Skin That Feels Hydrated” Campaign

【大学受験ナビオ】高校2年生対象「Ｚ会入試基礎力診断テスト×ナビオ解説授業」、10月・11月に無料開催

“Mega Drive,” “Sega Saturn” and “Dreamcast” full-zip hoodies featuring Sega hardware launch all at once from COSPA! [株式会社コスパ]

「やよい軒」 “Japanese Pork Cut Steak—Tender Domestic Pork Leg”

「ほっともっと」 launches “Handmade Salt Rice Balls” made with Setouchi Hana Mosio salt, exclusively in the Hokuriku region

A “rich” Jagariko with an overwhelming bacon flavor is here! “Jagariko Be-be-be-be-bacon German Potato Flavor”

[Snow Park Yeti 2026-2027 season] 28 consecutive years! Opening Japan’s ski slopes first again this year on Friday, Oct. 23!

[シュガーバターの木] Limited-time “Chocolat Butter Tree” debuts! Relaunching with even more chocolate

トランスコスモス exhibits at “Mini Sapporo 2026” in Sapporo

【ザ・カハラ・ホテル＆リゾート横浜】冬に深まる旬の味わい、神奈川県の恵みを一席に。ランチコース「旬華～一陽来福～」

[ホテルラ・スイート神戸ハーバーランド] [ル・パン総本店] [アミ神戸] Kobe in autumn embraces the world of Moomin with limited-edition menus and original items for “Moomin × 神戸ポートタワー”

ドトールコーヒーショップの冬のおすすめ朝限定「ホットモーニングスモークチキン～きのこクリーム～」と「パリパリチョコキャラメルミルクレープ」を10月22日より発売

ベーシック、10月19日（月）12時より「AI時代、力を入れたBtoBマーケ施策〜施策の取捨選択、判断軸をすべて話します〜」を開催

【愛知県 × eiicon 】Final results for season 8 of the “AICHI NEXT UNICORN LEAGUE,” “Deep Tech × Global”! 4 companies selected for the grand prize, 2nd place, 3rd place and regional collaboration award

『カレチ』『国境のエミーリャ』『シャーロッキアン！』の池田邦彦、最新作！漫画『北西鉄道事件シャーロック・ホームズの未公開事件記録』が本日発売