[Free seminar] How can we develop women leaders beyond management roles? Practical lessons from the Meiji Group on moving past a plateau in the development of women executives
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株式会社チェンジウェーブグループ will hold a free online seminar on October 23, 2026, showcasing the Meiji Group’s practices for developing women executives.
Beyond what you love! Make the 10th “文具女子博” even more fun! “文具女子博2026” ticket sales date announced! Details revealed for “文具女子博の日” on 12/17 and the much-talked-about “パーフェクトガイド”
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日販セグモ株式会社 has set October 24 as the ticket sales date for “文具女子博2026,” to be held at Pacifico Yokohama from December 16, 2026. To mark the event’s 10th anniversary, which has attracted more than 940,000 visitors to date, admission will be offered at the special price of 990 yen on December 17, along with exclusive merchandise. “パーフェクトガイド” will also go on sale on November 16.
Facts
More than 940,000 visitors to date
10th event
December 16 (Wed.)–20 (Sun.), 2026
General ticket sales date set for Saturday, October 24
— Concentrated dashi sauce for professional use, meeting chefs’ aspirations for the perfect flavor — 盛田株式会社 launches its food-service product “蟹だしつゆ Crab Stock PRO”
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盛田株式会社 has launched “蟹だしつゆ Crab Stock PRO,” a concentrated dashi sauce for professional use that meets chefs’ aspirations for the perfect flavor.
[Previously unreleased data revealed] Spectacular open-air baths and full-service spas abound in Hokuriku and Koshinetsu! ニフティ温泉 reveals the top 10 in Hokuriku and Koshinetsu in its “Annual Rankings 2025”!
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ニフティ温泉, operated by ニフティライフスタイル株式会社, has released facility data for places ranked 4th to 10th in its 2025 annual rankings for Hokuriku and Koshinetsu. User voting for the 2026 rankings also began on September 1.
Facts
Information on approximately 23,000 bathing facilities nationwide
22,821 bathing facilities listed on ニフティ温泉
New openings category: 126 facilities opened since December 2024
SHEIN×UHA味覚糖 collaboration event to be held at SHEIN TOKYO SHOWROOM starting Thursday, October 8, 2026!
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SHEIN will hold a Halloween-themed event at SHEIN TOKYO SHOWROOM in Harajuku from October 8 to 31, 2026, giving UHA味覚糖 sweets to visitors who say the designated phrase.
Facts
Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026
Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026
11:00～19:00
Companies mentioned：SHEIN、UHA味覚糖、ROADGET BUSINESS PTE. LTD.、SHEIN Group
Customized to address each company’s health challenges: BODY PALETTE offers customizable annual programs
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フラクタルワークアウト株式会社 launched a customizable annual program on November 5, 2026, through BODY PALETTE, its corporate health management support service. The program combines features to address each company’s health challenges.
“Read and Understand with Ease! Certified Textbook for the Meteorologist Exam, 3rd Edition,” updated with the latest weather information, goes on sale October 19!
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株式会社ナツメ社 will release “Read and Understand with Ease! Certified Textbook for the Meteorologist Exam, 3rd Edition,” updated with the latest weather information, on October 19.
Facts
List price: 2,530 yen (tax included)
Specifications: A5 size / 528 pages
Release date: October 19, 2026
Disaster prevention weather information introduced in May 2026
Now accepting inquiries about a corporate program that visualizes physical strain by combining AI posture analysis with occupational accident risk analysis
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フラクタルワークアウト株式会社 has begun accepting inquiries about its corporate “Physical Strain Visualization Program,” which combines AI posture analysis with occupational accident risk analysis. Based on feedback received at a trade show in September 2026, the company will offer measures for businesses with many on-site operations, including those in construction and manufacturing.
Facts
In 2025, 135,333 people suffered workplace injuries resulting in 4 or more days of leave
By accident type, falls were the most common, accounting for 37,195 people
This accounted for approximately 27.5% of the total
There were 22,166 cases involving back pain and other injuries caused by “reaction to movement or awkward movements”
Approximately 300 visitors at the BODY PALETTE booth
[Agricultural revolution with rice paddies × biochar] Green Carbon selected for Ishikawa Prefecture’s “Reiwa 8 Fiscal Year On-site Demonstration and Other Support Program to Attract Startups to Noto”
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Green Carbon株式会社 has been selected for a subsidy program by Ishikawa Prefecture and will conduct a demonstration of a decarbonized agriculture model in the Noto region, combining methane gas reduction in rice paddies with biochar application.
Fukushima Galilei | Launch of horizontal defrosting cabinet with step-operation function using R1234yf refrigerant, which does not use fluorocarbons
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Fukushima Galilei will launch the defrosting cabinet “QDW-09DMTX,” which uses R1234yf refrigerant with low environmental impact and features a step-operation function and a horizontal design, on October 15, 2026. The annual sales target is 500 units.
【Eggs ’n Things】Limited-edition pancakes to brighten Halloween! “Bloody Halloween Pancakes” and “Halloween Drinks” from October 16 (Friday) to October 31 (Saturday)
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EGGS ’N THINGS JAPAN株式会社 will sell “Bloody Halloween Pancakes” and “Halloween Drinks” for a limited time from October 16 through 31.
Facts
“Bloody Halloween Pancakes” ¥2,600
“Halloween Drinks” ¥800
Currently operating 42 locations
Companies mentioned：EGGS ’N THINGS JAPAN株式会社、Eggs ’n Things、Eggs ’n Things Coffee
Cosmo Oil and GE Vernova sign memorandum of understanding to upgrade refinery equipment maintenance ～Promoting next-generation equipment maintenance using generative AI and data analytics～
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Cosmo Oil and GE Vernova Software Japan have signed a memorandum of understanding on a beta program for APM software that uses generative AI and data analytics to upgrade refinery equipment maintenance.
【PASOUL】A new PC for Halloween night. “Halloween limited-time coupons” offering up to ¥6,000 off available through Saturday, October 31
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Gaming PC specialty retailer “PASOUL” will run a Halloween limited-time coupon campaign for members from October 8 through 31, 2026, offering discounts of up to ¥6,000.
【トレルナ Survey】Fertility information in toilet stalls: about 1 in 3 respondents said it “could prompt them to consider their own pregnancy and childbirth”
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トレルナ, operated by 株式会社ネクイノ, surveyed 1,404 users about women’s life plans. Among those who had seen fertility information in a toilet stall outside their home, approximately 32.3% said it could prompt them to consider their own pregnancy and childbirth, while approximately 80% rated toilet stalls as a suitable place to learn about such information.
Facts
1,404 トレルナ users
32.3% said it “could prompt them to consider their own pregnancy and childbirth”
The combined figure reached 77.5%
“The relationship between age and pregnancy” was the most common response, at 40.9%
【Research presentation】The lower stress of conversational AI interviews is more evident among students who tend to feel anxious about in-person interviews
ワコム to exhibit at the “Local Government Informationization Promotion Fair 2026”
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株式会社ワコム will exhibit at the “Local Government Informationization Promotion Fair 2026,” to be held at Makuhari Messe from October 27 through 28, 2026, showcasing solutions for digitizing handwritten work in local government operations.
The 11th of every month is “壱角家 Day.” Enjoy popular menu items at special prices! “壱角家 Day” will be held on Sunday, October 11!
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壱角家, operated by 株式会社ガーデン, will hold its monthly “壱角家 Day” campaign on October 11, offering regular-size ramen for ¥691 (¥760 including tax). New members of the 壱角家 app will also receive a coupon for a free topping.
【木村屋總本店】October best-selling new products for supermarkets: rankings
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株式会社木村屋總本店 announced its rankings of the best-selling new products for supermarkets from October 1 to 7, 2026 (Nos. 1–5). No. 1 was “Jumbo Steamed Cake, Japanese Fuji Apple,” and No. 2 was “Jumbo Steamed Cake, Milk Tea”; both are priced at ¥172 (tax included). From No. 3 onward were “Beniharuka Sweet Potato Anpan,” “Pumpkin Cream Bread,” and “Beef Stew Bread.” All are sold at supermarkets and retailers in the greater Kanto area.
【Free web seminar】Group management strategies for executives of digital marketing companies
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M&A brokerage firm 株式会社ストライク will hold a free online seminar, “Group Management Strategy,” for digital marketing company executives on November 6, 2026. W4Partners Group CEO Soichi Kawakami and others will speak about growth strategies through M&A.
Kaonavi holds Imabari tour combining regional revitalization and employee benefits, inviting 80 employees and family members
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株式会社カオナビ held an Imabari tour in September 2026 in partnership with 株式会社今治．夢スポーツ, the operating company of FC今治, as part of its regional revitalization “-ship Project.” A total of 80 people, including employees and their families, took part, combining employee benefits with local revitalization through a match and sightseeing.
The 6 finalists for “TAKEOFF 2026,” an accelerator program hosted by 豊田市 with 株式会社アルファドライブ participating as an operator, have been selected. The program will start in October.
[BUYMA] Try on popular dresses priced at ¥10,000 or less! “DRESS FITTING POPUP” opens in Shibuya, Tokyo, for 5 days only
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BUYMA, the fashion e-commerce site operated by 株式会社エニグモ, will hold the “BUYMA DRESS FITTING POPUP,” a try-on event featuring popular dresses priced at ¥10,000 or less, in Shibuya, Tokyo, from October 13 to 17, 2026.
Facts
5 days only
Popular dresses priced at ¥10,000 or less
1,000 yen off coupon
More than 250,000 personal shoppers
Membership has surpassed 12.22 million
The number of items has exceeded 6.61 million
Counterfeit rate below 0.0022%
Companies mentioned：株式会社エニグモ、BUYMA、BUYMA studio SHIBUYA、Forbes Asia、Red Herring
“Who made it, where, and how” behind everyday choices. UPDATER sponsors the Organic Lifestyle EXPO
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株式会社UPDATER will sponsor the 11th Organic Lifestyle EXPO East in Tokyo 2026, held from November 12 to 14, 2026, as its top sponsor and will exhibit at its own booth.
New store opens in Saza Town, Kitamatsuura District, Nagasaki Prefecture! Save on everyday essentials at Watts with Saza Furuno Store
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株式会社ワッツ opened a new store, “Watts with Saza Furuno Store,” in Saza Town, Kitamatsuura District, Nagasaki Prefecture, on October 8, 2026. As of the end of September 2026, the company had reached a total of 1,931 stores nationwide.
New sweatshirts featuring a stylish design inspired by the hugely popular anime “Dragon Ball Z”!
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株式会社イーカムグループ will release sweatshirts with a stylish design featuring character graphics from the hugely popular anime “Dragon Ball Z” in early November.
Launching October 8, 2026: “ONE MOMENTs by Ploom,” a large-scale program offering inspiration to enjoy everyday life through “moments that feel like you”
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Original日本たばこ産業（JT）は、加熱式たばこブランド「Ploom」向けの中長期エンゲージメントプログラム「ONE MOMENTs by Ploom」を2026年10月8日より展開する。オープニングキャンペーン「ONE MOMENTs SELECTION Vol.0」では、FRITZ HANSENやソニーなどの賞品を提供し、愛煙家の「自分らしい瞬間」を提案する。
[MOTHER] Japanese-exclusive denim “THE MID RISE RAMBLER ZIP ANKLE” arrives. The same RAMBLER, in 2 lengths
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Los Angeles-based denim brand MOTHER is releasing the Japan-exclusive “THE MID RISE RAMBLER ZIP ANKLE” alongside the existing “SKIMP” length. Enjoy the same silhouette in different lengths.
[Showa Nishikawa] Choose your own warmth. Pre-orders begin on Makuake for the “3-Layer Down Comforter,” which lets you combine 3 layers to create “just-right warmth”
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Showa Nishikawa will launch pre-orders on Makuake for its “3-Layer Down Comforter,” which divides the down into 3 layers and allows warmth to be adjusted across 9 levels.
[New product] For nights when cold feet keep you awake. “Oyasumi Warm Socks” leave the toes free and gently wrap the feet from the ankles
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株式会社シービージャパン released “tutum Oyasumi Warm Socks” in September 2026. The socks wrap the feet from the ankles while leaving the toes free, offering temperature regulation and comfortable wear as a new product for people who suffer from cold sensitivity or difficulty falling asleep.
Facts
Launched in September 2026
Conducted among 1,000 men and women nationwide, ages 20–79
42.3% said they believe they have poor circulation
The figure was 57.6% among women, exceeding half
The most common response was “My feet stay cold even with the heating on,” at 44.4%
This was followed by “The bedding is cold, so it takes me a long time to fall asleep,” at 32.4%
The time it took to fall asleep decreased by an average of 7.5 minutes
Total sleep time increased by 32 minutes
Sock exports nationwide reached ¥2.7 billion in 2024
Up 30.0% compared with 2023
Original輸出単価は1足892円で
That was 2.4 times higher over the 12 years since 2013
Meru Nukumi named image character, with new visuals and a special website unveiled. The number of “Bijiraku Suits” being released will increase to 1.5 times last season’s level!
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青山商事株式会社 has named Meru Nukumi as its image character and updated its “Bijiraku Suits,” which go on sale October 8. The number of units being released will increase to approximately 1.5 times last season’s level, with additions including tailored jackets and the use of brushed knit fabric.
Support for those affected by the major flooding and landslides near the Nepal-China border
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株式会社ウィルグループ donated a total of ¥553,560 in relief funds to 日本赤十字社 for those affected by the major flooding and landslides near the Nepal-China border, using its matching gift program, “and WILL.”
Facts
Total: ¥276,780
An additional ¥276,780, matching the original amount
[Pre-sale on QVC] Store rice, track remaining quantities and measure it all in one appliance: Introducing the “KOMEZO” refrigerator made specifically for rice
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株式会社シービージャパン will begin pre-selling its “KOMEZO” refrigerator made specifically for rice on QVC on October 14. It is priced at ¥45,000.
Craif announces research findings from a prospective validation study using a screening tool for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA)
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In joint research with Nagoya University, Craif株式会社 announced results from a prospective validation study of a saliva-based newborn SMA screening tool. The study of 1,312 cases achieved 100% specificity and sensitivity, demonstrating that ultra-early risk assessment on the day of birth and simple operation by non-specialist staff are possible.
Facts
Enabling “Day 0” screening within 1.5 hours of birth
Demonstrated 100% specificity in a large-scale prospective study of 1,312 cases
Achieved 0 false positives (100% specificity)
Achieved 100% sensitivity
Each of the main steps took less than 10 seconds
Achieved 100% agreement with the results determined by experienced technicians
株式会社焼肉ライク will open “Studio Like: Maarri Iwata’s Room,” a special seat for taking photos and videos and live streaming, at its Shinjuku South Exit store on October 19, 2026. A limited-edition menu created in collaboration with actress and TV personality Maarri Iwata will also be available.
Facts
Starting Oct. 19, 2026 (Monday)
700,000 on TikTok
160,000 on YouTube
90,000 on Instagram
More than 1 billion total views across social media
Approximately 314 million cumulative views of videos featuring her
Made with a quintessential autumn ingredient! A pumpkin potage rich with mellow sweetness and the umami of honkarebushi bonito broth, available for a limited time at 日本橋だし場 本店 from October 16
Get a “180-minute (3-hour) free coupon” usable with LUUP and CHARGESPOT
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株式会社Luup and 株式会社INFORICH are holding the 3rd collaboration campaign between the CHARGESPOT mobile battery-sharing service and the LUUP micromobility-sharing service, offering new users a 180-minute free coupon.
Facts
Approximately 63,000 units are installed across all 47 prefectures of Japan
The campaign runs from Tuesday, October 13, 2026, through Monday, November 9
The amount is discounted by 180 minutes’ worth (equivalent to ¥430) from the regular usage fee
[’47（フォーティーセブン）] Launching in October: 10 new cap styles from a first collaboration with “Haim,” created by Hikari Shibata
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Casual lifestyle brand ’47（フォーティーセブン） is teaming up for the first time with “Haim,” a project by creator Hikari Shibata, and will launch 10 new cap styles starting in October.
Get a “180-minute (3-hour) free coupon” for first-time users of CHARGESPOT and LUUP
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株式会社INFORICH and 株式会社Luup will hold the 3rd installment of their collaborative campaign from October 13, 2026, through November 9, offering new CHARGESPOT and LUUP users a coupon for 180 minutes of free first-time use.
Facts
Approximately 63,000 units are installed across Japan’s 47 prefectures
Runs from Tuesday, October 13, 2026, through Monday, November 9
株式会社ドミノ・ピザ ジャパン will offer “Domino’s all-you-can-eat” at select locations starting June 29, 2026. The plan lets customers enjoy as much pizza as they like for 90 minutes, with prices starting at 2,600 yen per adult.
Facts
Starting Monday, June 29, 2026
90 minutes
Originalおとな1名2,600円から
Last orders are taken 30 minutes before closing.
Estimated baking time is about 10 minutes.
All-you-can-eat selection of 17 popular pizzas
All-you-can-eat selection of all 26 pizzas
All-you-can-eat selection of up to 16 popular side dishes
Includes 1 free drink per person of your choice from Coca-Cola products.
北九州市 will hold the “Kitakyushu City Fair at Tokyo Kotsu Kaikan” at Tokyo Kotsu Kaikan on October 17, 2026, showcasing the city’s attractions through activities such as a standing-bar tasting experience and retail booths.
A first: an authentic workshop for adults where participants make “50 bags’ worth of candy.” PAPABUBBLE’s “Artisan Experience for Adults” takes place October 24.
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株式会社PAPABUBBLE will hold “Artisan Experience for Adults,” an authentic candy-making workshop for people aged 16 and over, on October 24, 2026. Participants can make candy from scratch—enough to fill about 50 bags—and take it home.
Campaign marks launch of “Sarara Pure Fit,” a new product from ready-made wig brand ジュリア・オージェ
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株式会社アートネイチャー will hold a campaign at its stores from October 8 through November 30, 2026, to celebrate the launch of “Sarara Pure Fit,” a new product from its ready-made wig brand ジュリア・オージェ.
ドクターシーラボ® will launch the limited-quantity “ドクターシーラボ® Holiday Coffret 2026” on October 8, 2026. The set includes VC100 lotion and emulsion, among other products, and is priced at 8,800 yen (tax included).
北九州市, Fukuoka Prefecture, has launched a market-sounding survey targeting private businesses to explore the use of the former Kitakyushu Heights site (about 2.8 ha) within Matobaike Park in Yahatanishi Ward.
Is your AI search strategy on track? Don’t stop at “being selected by AI”—an “AIO × MEO strategy” to turn visibility into customers | Seminar
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株式会社カンリー will hold a 3-day online seminar starting October 27, 2026, explaining its “AIO × MEO strategy,” which combines AI search optimization with Google Maps optimization.
Facts
Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026
It was less than 10%.
Take it home in 40 minutes.
Original15時00分〜15時40分
Participation fee: Free
Information on approximately 130,000 or more stores
Functional medical wear brand WWS Medical to launch new Bitter Gray color in its “Adult Scrub Series” starting Wednesday, 10/14
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株式会社オアシスライフスタイルグループ will launch a new Bitter Gray color on October 14, 2026, for the “Adult Scrub Series” from its functional medical wear brand WWS Medical.
Ahead of World Sight Day on October 8, ロクシタンジャポン donated a total of 9,022 hand creams to 67 schools for the blind across Japan. It also signed a partnership agreement with 筑波大学 to support education for people with visual and other disabilities, and is currently crowdfunding through READYFOR.
ジャパネット enters full-scale manufacturing, steps up recruitment of founding members for its in-house brand
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株式会社ジャパネットホールディングス is launching a full-scale manufacturing business to drive product development based on customer feedback, and will step up recruitment of specialists in manufacturing operations starting October 8, 2026.
アスエネ to present 2 joint studies with ASUENE AI LAB and 東京大学田中謙司研究室 at the Japan Society of Management Engineering
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アスエネ株式会社 will present 2 joint studies with ASUENE AI LAB and 東京大学田中謙司研究室 at the Japan Society of Management Engineering's 2026 fall conference, to be held October 24 and 25, 2026.
Facts
Saturday, Oct. 24 and Sunday, 25, 2026
Approximately 1,540 companies
15.1 billion yen
July 2025
Companies mentioned：アスエネ株式会社、ASUENE AI LAB、東京大学、田中謙司研究室、東証
Plan approved for second-phase expansion of Fukaya Hanazono Premium Outlets; new area to open in summer 2028 with a refreshed brand lineup
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三菱地所・サイモン株式会社 has approved a second-phase expansion plan for Fukaya Hanazono Premium Outlets, with a new area set to open in summer 2028. Total store floor space is expected to be approximately 34,300㎡, with approximately 160 stores.
Next-generation antistatic yarn “STATAWAY,” applying decades of resin molding and processing expertise; carbon-free ionic conductive polymer yarn combines a broad range of colors with long-lasting, high antistatic performance
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グンゼ株式会社 has developed “STATAWAY,” a next-generation antistatic yarn made with an ionic conductive polymer and no carbon or metal. Applying resin molding and processing technology, it combines a broad range of colors with long-lasting, high antistatic performance.
In gratitude to Shinshu, contributing to better health through soccer: Kanro × 松本山雅FC to hold “Kanro Special Match 2026” for the first time!
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カンロ株式会社 announced that it will hold the first “Kanro Special Match 2026,” featuring 松本山雅FC and レノファ山口FC, at Sunpro Alwin in Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture, on October 25, 2026.
Winter in San'in: an ultimate encounter that stirs all five senses. This winter, Misasa Onsen's Blancart Misasa is offering 3 “Crab Indulgence Hot Spring Retreat Plans” crowned with exceptional brilliance!
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Misasa Onsen's Blancart Misasa, operated by G LION GROUP, has begun taking reservations for 3 limited-time winter plans featuring generous servings of snow crab and zuwai crab.
Special talk show with Taiyo Sugiura and pro golfer Momoko Ueda at the 45th-anniversary Daio Paper Elleair Ladies Open!
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大王製紙株式会社 will hold a special talk show featuring Taiyo Sugiura and pro golfer Momoko Ueda at the 45th-anniversary Daio Paper Elleair Ladies Open on November 20.
Exclusive to guests staying in the Crayon Shin-chan collaboration rooms at Nijigen no Mori's official lodging facility, GRAND CHARIOT 北斗七星135°: choose your lodging perk starting Tuesday, October 13!
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GRAND CHARIOT 北斗七星135°, the official lodging facility at Hyogo Prefectural Awaji Island Park's anime theme park Nijigen no Mori, will begin offering a choice of lodging perks exclusively to guests in its Crayon Shin-chan collaboration rooms from October 13.
Transcription AI “AutoMemo (Auto Memo)” launches new “Incident Response Report” feature to help verify “who said what” in customer interactions, amid mandatory measures against customer harassment
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ソースネクスト株式会社 will begin offering the new “Incident Response Report” feature for its transcription AI “AutoMemo” free of charge on all plans from October 8. In response to mandatory measures against customer harassment under the amended Act on Comprehensive Promotion of Labor Policies, the feature helps verify the facts of customer interactions.
Free update for “Groove Coaster Future Performers” on Thursday, October 8! 4 new tracks added, including the series favorite “Future Coaster” and the second 15th-anniversary track by ZUNTATA
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株式会社タイトー has released a free update (Ver.1.0.14) for the Nintendo Switch game “Groove Coaster Future Performers,” adding 4 tracks, including series favorites and a 15th-anniversary track by ZUNTATA.
アイスマイリー to exhibit at “Japan DX & AX Week Fall 2026” for 3 days starting Oct. 21 (Wed)
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株式会社アイスマイリー will exhibit at “Japan DX & AX Week Fall 2026,” held at Makuhari Messe starting October 21, 2026. The company will introduce ways to use its AI portal media “AIsmiley” and co-creation community “AIsmiley Community,” and offer consultations on AI adoption.
Facts
Admission is 5,500 yen (tax included) for all 3 days of the event
Taipei Gyoza Chang Kee in Osaka's Whity Umeda reopens Friday, October 9! A casual yet refined Chinese tavern for adults opens in a traditional-house-style space, serving homemade dim sum hand-wrapped every morning by a dim sum chef
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Taipei Gyoza Chang Kee, operated by 株式会社オペレーションファクトリー, will reopen in Osaka's Whity Umeda on October 9, 2026, offering a traditional-house-style space and handmade dim sum.
ガイアックス partners with Ehime Prefecture and SPC to provide AI education instructors to high schools in Ehime Prefecture
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株式会社ガイアックス, in partnership with Ehime Prefecture and 株式会社エス・ピー・シー, will run a visiting-class program dispatching generative AI specialists to high schools and colleges of technology in Ehime Prefecture.
Facts
Generative AI usage rate among high school students: 73.7%
【ABC-MART】Today’s elementary schoolers are “so us! Out the door in a second♡” KOGYARU’s Yunachi and Ruripi × Natuul’s Rumina and Mashiro featured
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ABCマート will release its first hands-free shoes for kids under “NUOVO” and new colors from “ABC SELECT” in early October. New visuals featuring models from KOGYARU, a gyaru media outlet for elementary school students, and Natuul, a media outlet for elementary school students with a wholesome idol image, will also be rolled out.
Back by popular demand for the 3rd consecutive year! Rilakkuma × おふろcafé: “Relaxing Time After a Bath 2027” to be held at 12 locations!
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サンエックス株式会社 will hold “Relaxing Time After a Bath 2027,” a collaboration event with Rilakkuma, from January 8 to April 4, 2027, at 12 locations nationwide of 株式会社温泉道場’s hot spring bath brand おふろcafé.
The first collaboration café featuring サンエックス株式会社 character Mamegoma will be held at MILK MILK MILK! in Laforet Harajuku, Tokyo, from October 16 to November 12, 2026.
Facts
EAT-IN 1,200 yen (tax included)
TAKEOUT 1,300 yen (tax included)
EAT-IN 990 yen (tax included)
TAKEOUT 972 yen (tax included)
EAT-IN 1,320 yen (tax included)
TAKEOUT 1,296 yen (tax included)
EAT-IN 1,100 yen (tax included)
TAKEOUT 1,080 yen (tax included)
Random acrylic umbrella keychain: 770 yen (tax included)
＼A new movie featuring “Tarepanda,” which debuted in 1998, is ready／ “A Day in the Life of Tarepanda” premieres on YouTube today!
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サンエックス株式会社 has released “A Day in the Life of Tarepanda,” a new movie featuring Tarepanda, a character that debuted in 1998, on YouTube. New items themed around “Everyday Tarepanda” are also now on sale.
“Samsung Week” campaign offering discounts of up to 10% starts today
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サムスン電子ジャパン株式会社 will run its “Samsung Week” campaign from October 8, 2026, offering discounts of up to 10% on Samsung Galaxy products. A simultaneous campaign offering points for payments made with 楽天ペイ will also be held exclusively at the Samsung online shop.
Facts
Up to 10% OFF
Eligible for 5% OFF
Up to 3.5% back in Rakuten points
¥50,000 (tax included) or more
Up to 10,000 points
Companies mentioned：サムスン電子ジャパン株式会社、Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.、楽天ペイ、楽天カード、Galaxy Harajuku、Galaxy Studio Osaka
BEAMS women’s campaign launches new message, “Love Every Part of It,” and brand movie on Thursday, October 8
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To mark its 50th anniversary, 株式会社ビームス will launch the new women’s campaign “Love Every Part of It” on October 8, 2026. The brand movie depicts the daily lives of 3 women in their 30s and features Satoko Shibata covering “I WISH” by モーニング娘。. The campaign will also include in-store purchase benefits and transit advertising.
Facts
Starting Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026
Long version / 30 seconds / 15 seconds
Purchases of 11,000 yen or more, including tax
Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2026
Operates approximately 170 stores in Japan and across Asia
日本旅行 and 京都大学 develop a science inquiry program on cancer immunotherapy for high school students
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株式会社日本旅行 will release a science inquiry program on cancer immunotherapy for high school students on October 15, 2026, in collaboration with 京都大学 and 京都大学CCII.
Dai Nippon Printing to exhibit for the first time at COMPAMED 2026, the international trade fair for medical technology and components
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大日本印刷株式会社 will exhibit for the first time at COMPAMED 2026, the international trade fair for medical technology and components, to be held in Düsseldorf, Germany, in November 2026. The company will showcase pharmaceutical and medical packaging, including sterilization pouches and monomaterial packaging, for multinational medical device manufacturers and converters, primarily in the European market.
Night lounge seminar invites guests to explore the history of the World Heritage Site “Asuka-Fujiwara: Archaeological Sites of Japan’s Ancient Capitals”【グランドメルキュール奈良橿原】
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グランドメルキュール奈良橿原 will hold a night lounge seminar on the World Heritage Site “Asuka-Fujiwara: Archaeological Sites of Japan’s Ancient Capitals” in November 2026, with a buffet featuring autumn flavors and a sutra-copying experience.
アディダス オリジナルス launches the Classics Collection: Enjoy the freedom of fall with animal prints, nubuck materials and relaxed silhouettes
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The “Classics” collection for the 2027 fall/winter season from アディダス ジャパン株式会社 brand adidas Originals is launching. The collection features shoes and apparel using animal prints and nubuck materials, and goes on sale October 8, 2026.
About 70% feel the cooling season is getting longer; about 30% use air conditioners in October. A new end-of-summer habit: “putting away the air conditioner for the summer”
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According to a survey conducted by 株式会社ダスキン, about 70% of users feel that the period of air conditioner use has grown longer, and about 30% still use air conditioners in October. Awareness of the phrase “putting away the air conditioner for the summer” is low, but when the practice was explained, 67.6% said they intended to do it.
Facts
Intent to do so reached 67.6%
About 70% (69.6%) feel that “the period when we use air conditioners is getting longer every year”
Among people who use heating, 44.3% (about 1 in 2) have experienced an “unpleasant odor” when first turning on the heat
While 71.8% are aware that conditions become favorable for mold growth after air conditioning is used
CORSAIR社 announces the iCUE LINK TITAN II RX series of all-in-one liquid CPU coolers and the iCUE LINK RX II RGB series of quiet fans
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株式会社アスク announced a total of 14 products, including CORSAIR社’s iCUE LINK TITAN II RX series of all-in-one liquid CPU coolers and iCUE LINK RX II RGB series of quiet fans.
Facts
A total of 14 products
360 mm radiator
5-inch LCD panel
Resolution: 720×1280
Refresh rate: 60Hz
Around ¥39,980 in each color
Around ¥28,780 in each color
Around ¥18,480 in each color
Around ¥5,280 in each color
Around ¥5,980 in each color
Around ¥15,480 in each color
Around ¥9,780 in each color
Release date: October 15, 2026
Release date: Scheduled for November 2026 or later
Founded in 1994
Since 2002
End users in more than 60 countries worldwide
Companies mentioned：株式会社 アスク、CORSAIR社、米国CORSAIR Inc.
The shoe brand “STACCATO,” operated by 株式会社バロックジャパンリミテッド, has unveiled its 2026 winter collection LOOK BOOK and original movie, and began distributing leaflets and holding an advance sale on October 8.
Facts
price: ¥39,930 (tax included)
price: ¥34,980 (tax included)
Distribution will begin on October 8 (Thursday) at STACCATO stores in department stores nationwide.
Sales will begin sequentially from October 28, 2026 (Wednesday)
【3COINS】Collaboration items with くら寿司 go on sale Friday, October 16!
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3COINS will begin selling 9 collaboration items with くら寿司 on October 16. くら寿司 locations will also launch the limited-edition “Soy Milk Green Smoothie” menu item and run a digital coupon campaign.
【Panasonic 2026 Pet Adoption Event】To be held in Osaka on 11/21 (Saturday) and 11/22 (Sunday). Reservations for the adoption event area open today (October 8)
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パナソニック株式会社 will hold the “Panasonic 2026 Pet Adoption Event” at Osaka Business Park on November 21 and 22, 2026. The event is supported by 朝日新聞社’s sippo editorial team, with ロイヤルカナンジャポン合同会社 participating as a supporting company. Reservations are scheduled to open on October 8.
Facts
Saturday, November 21, 2026, and Sunday, November 22
About 7,000 dogs and cats annually＊
More than 400 animals have found homes so far
For the 9th event
10：00-17：00
Admission: Free
About 14 animal protection organizations are scheduled to participate over the 2 days
Will AI widen health disparities? —Proposing a new framework to understand the mechanisms and an evaluation method to assess the impact—
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Associate Professor Atsushi Nakagomi of Chiba University proposed the RTA framework, which explains the mechanisms by which AI creates health disparities through 3 processes—“redistribution,” “conversion” and “accumulation”—as well as “Distributional Impact Assessment (DIA),” an evaluation method for assessing impacts before and after implementation.
【国立科学博物館】Announcement of the special exhibition “The Fight Against Infectious Diseases: Past, Present and Future,” commemorating 150 years since Hideyo Noguchi’s birth, and a media preview
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国立科学博物館 and 公益財団法人野口英世記念会 will hold the special exhibition “The Fight Against Infectious Diseases: Past, Present and Future,” commemorating 150 years since Hideyo Noguchi’s birth, from October 27, 2026, to February 28, 2027.
“きれてる” (written by 鈴木のりたけ) wins the grand prize at the Kenbuchi Picture Book Village Awards.
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“きれてる,” a picture book written by 鈴木のりたけ and published by 株式会社ポプラ社, won the grand prize at the 36th Kenbuchi Picture Book Village Awards. It was selected from 269 entries, and cumulative sales of the series have exceeded 160,000 copies.
The major feature: Disclosure Day — The truth about the disclosure of classified U.S. UFO information. The November issue of monthly magazine “Mu” is on sale‼
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株式会社ワン・パブリッシング released the November issue of monthly magazine “Mu” on October 8, 2026, at a special price of ¥1,280. The major feature explores the truth about the disclosure of classified U.S. UFO information.
The NHK Taiga drama “Toyotomi Brothers!” is finally heading toward its climax! “NHK Taiga Drama Guide: Toyotomi Brothers! Final Edition,” a book to make the drama even more enjoyable, goes on sale Oct. 8
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NHK出版 will release a guidebook for the final installment of the Taiga drama “Toyotomi Brothers!” on Oct. 8, 2026.