Study finds that “freshwater carbon” has a greater CO2 storage capacity than “blue carbon”
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ジェックス株式会社, in joint research with 神戸大学 and 奈良教育大学, found that the indoor aquatic plant aquarium “MeGreen” has a greater CO2 storage capacity per unit volume than the marine ecosystem “blue carbon” (eelgrass).
Facts
Approximately 1.8 million km² of the world’s shallow coastal waters (blue carbon ecosystems)
Approximately 5 million km² of freshwater lakes and reservoirs
Mental health courses for general employees and managers launched on the online training service “Workschool”
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TRUNK株式会社 officially launched 2 mental health courses—one for general employees and one for managers—on its online training service “Workschool” on 2026年9月30日.
VUILD to hold Japan’s first 12-day architecture education program with global architecture education institution AAスクール
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VUILD株式会社 conducted “AA Visiting School Japan” jointly with global architecture education institution AAスクール over 12 days, from July 27 to August 7, 2026. The program involved creating a pavilion that combined traditional carpentry techniques with digital fabrication, using materials salvaged from the Noto Peninsula earthquake.
Facts
12-day program
20 students from around the world
(July 27–August 7, 2026)
Capital: 100 million yen
Companies mentioned:VUILD株式会社、Architectural Association School of Architecture、AAスクール、一般社団法人のと復耕ラボ、古材create青組、梓設計、AA Hooke Park、Office Ten Architecture
“Earth Defense Force 5 for Nintendo Switch 2” launches today
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株式会社ディースリー・パブリッシャー released the action shooter “Earth Defense Force 5 for Nintendo Switch 2” for Nintendo Switch 2 on October 8, 2026. The latest entry in the series has attracted 2 million users worldwide and is available in a standard edition and a Deluxe Edition with DLC. The sequel, “Earth Defense Force 6,” is also scheduled for release on January 28, 2027.
Facts
2 million users worldwide
Today, Thursday, October 8, 2026
Physical edition and standard download edition: ¥3,980 (including tax)
[First convenience store location] A special display curated by “Find My JAPAN” arrives at “ローソン ヒルトン東京お台場店” on October 1
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三喜商事株式会社 will bring products curated by “Find My JAPAN,” a dedicated display for inbound visitors, to “ローソン ヒルトン東京お台場店” starting October 1, 2026, marking its first entry into convenience stores.
Facts
Oct. 1, 2026
Companies mentioned:三喜商事株式会社、Find My JAPAN、ローソン ヒルトン東京お台場店、ヒルトン東京お台場、三喜雑貨 ヒルトン東京ベイ店、ラフォーレ原宿店
ヒルトン横浜 has begun accepting reservations for 3 types of Christmas cakes for guest rooms, available exclusively to guests staying from December 18 to 25, 2026.
Notice of the launch of the new crypto asset “XDC” on the crypto exchange “CoinTrade”
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株式会社マーキュリー announced that it will begin offering the new crypto asset “XDC” on the crypto exchange “CoinTrade” on October 8, 2026. This will bring the number of assets available on CoinTrade to 26.
Facts
We are pleased to announce that the service will begin on October 8, 2026.
Offers 26 types of crypto assets
Staking is available for 15 types of crypto assets
See the newly announced “Lixel L3” in Makuhari — Kudan to exhibit jointly at XGRIDS’ CEATEC 2026 booth; drone-mounted “Lixel L2 Pro” also on display
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Kudan株式会社 will exhibit jointly at the XGRIDS booth at “CEATEC 2026,” held at Makuhari Messe from October 13, 2026. The display will feature XGRIDS’ latest lineup, including the flagship “Lixel L3,” globally announced in September; the drone-compatible “Lixel L2 Pro”; and the “Lixel K2” 3D handheld scanner. Live scanning demonstrations using the actual devices will also be available.
Sick-child care reservation service “テオテ” launches in Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture
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株式会社グッドバトン began accepting registrations for its sick-child care reservation service “テオテ” on October 1, 2026, at all 11 sick-child and recuperating-child care facilities commissioned by Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture. Parents can now check availability and make reservations using their smartphones.
アイ・ラーニング launches corporate “AI-Driven Development Training Program” in collaboration with 日本IBM
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株式会社アイ・ラーニング has launched its “AI-Driven Development Training Program” for businesses in collaboration with 日本IBM. The program uses 日本IBM’s development support partner “IBM Bob” to provide practical learning on enterprise-level AI-driven development methods, security and governance.
The first official merchandise for “J.League Fantasy Card” is here! Preorders now open for the Official Card Binder & Storage Box
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株式会社マイネット has opened preorder sales on J.League Online Store for a card binder and storage box, the first official merchandise for “J.League Fantasy Card,” developed in collaboration with the J.League.
Facts
¥999 (tax included)
¥1,799 (tax included)
¥3,980 (tax included)
¥7,099 (tax included)
Scheduled to ship sequentially from around mid-November 2026
“Dream Class × Dream Notebook” event with former J.Leaguer and NAGAREYAMA F.C. founder Ginji Aki to be held on October 12 in Nagareyama Otakanomori
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The “Dream Class × Dream Notebook” event led by Ginji Aki, a former J.Leaguer and founder of NAGAREYAMA F.C., will be held in Nagareyama Otakanomori on October 12, 2026. Admission is ¥1,000.
Notice: “AI Storm to hold special seminar featuring Genki Mizuno of 株式会社情熱”
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AIストーム株式会社 held a special seminar on September 17, 2026, co-hosted with 日本ヒューマンキャピタル株式会社 and featuring Genki Mizuno of 株式会社情熱 as the speaker. The theme was “Where does a passion that can overcome fear come from?” Mizuno spoke about the importance of making decisions and taking action.
KINGDOM HEARTS 25th ANNIVERSARY EXHIBITION: Ticket sales start today, Oct. 8! Details revealed for ticket bonuses and admission gifts!
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株式会社ソニー・ミュージックソリューションズ has started selling tickets for KINGDOM HEARTS 25th ANNIVERSARY EXHIBITION, an exhibition marking the 25th anniversary of the KINGDOM HEARTS series, and has revealed details of ticket bonuses and admission gifts.
Calling for your recipes’ secret ingredient—not a secret seasoning, but “secret love”! The “#我が家の隠し愛 X Post Campaign” is now underway
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理研ビタミン株式会社 is holding the “#我が家の隠し愛 X Post Campaign” starting Oct. 8. Post a photo of a dish made with an eligible product on X with the hashtag for a chance to win 5,000 yen in えらべるPay. A total of 100 winners will be selected by lottery.
A new “Jewel Powder” that creates trendy nail looks with a natural sheen is here from the self-applied gel nail brand ジェルミーワン!
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株式会社コスメ・デ・ボーテ will release its winter-limited “Luminous Stillness” collection from the self-applied gel nail brand ジェルミーワン on Nov. 6, 2026. New products include “Jewel Powder,” which adds a natural sheen, and 3 limited-edition gel colors to match.
Facts
Friday, Nov. 6, 2026
0.3 g
¥1,100 (tax included)
10 ml
¥1,540 (tax included)
Companies mentioned:株式会社コスメ・デ・ボーテ、Cosmé de Beauté Ltd.、ジェルミーワン
A chance to think about food issues: ニッスイ sponsors “Onigiri Action” again this year
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株式会社ニッスイ will sponsor “Onigiri Action 2026,” run by the nonprofit TABLE FOR TWO International, for the 6th consecutive year and hold a related prize campaign.
Facts
This marks the 6th consecutive year since its first participation in 2021
The campaign will run from Oct. 8 to Nov. 17
Original1投稿につき給食5食分相当の寄付を協賛企業が提供し
A cumulative total of 2.43 million photos have been posted
About 12.8 million school meals have been provided
A total of 120 people will win prizes in a drawing
Companies mentioned:株式会社ニッスイ、TABLE FOR TWO International、TFT、国連
The 2nd collection of official merchandise for the YouTube anime “えんむす” goes on sale starting Oct. 7 (Wed.)!
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山陰中央テレビジョン放送株式会社 has released the 2nd collection of official merchandise for the YouTube anime “えんむす” at TSKオンラインショップ. The collection features 5 items, including plush mascots and a desk calendar.
【ごリラックス×ケロリン】The 3rd collaboration! In the “once-in-a-millennium Year of the Bath”?! New retro-cute goods are here to celebrate “Good Bath Day”!
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株式会社パイン・クリエイト will launch the 3rd collaboration with the fever and pain reliever ケロリン from 富山めぐみ製薬株式会社 in early October 2026. Inspired by 2026 being the “Year of the Bath,” the company will release retro-cute goods themed around “Good Bath Day.”
関西’s first graniph flagship store is coming to Shijo-Kawaramachi, Kyoto! “Graniph Kyoto” grand opens on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026
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株式会社グラニフ will grand open “Graniph Kyoto,” its first flagship store in Kansai, in the NORTH area of 藤井大丸 in Shijo-Kawaramachi, Kyoto, on Nov. 19, 2026. The store spans about 142 tsubo across 7 floors and will feature local collaborations with 餃子の王将, SHUHARI KYOTO and others.
Facts
Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026
The 4th flagship store
Founded in 1870
About 142 tsubo
7 floors
1,000 winners
68 stores
Companies mentioned:株式会社グラニフ、株式会社藤井大丸、藤井大丸、株式会社王将フードサービス、餃子の王将、SHUHARI KYOTO、MAMIDORI、どらやき 亥ノメ、中村軒、REC COFFEE、SAISON DES RÉCOLTES
Sanko launches new toilet product “Toilet Gap Perfect Fit Tape” on Oct. 2
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株式会社サンコー released its new “Toilet Gap Perfect Fit Tape” on Oct. 2, 2026. It helps prevent dirt from collecting in the gap between the toilet and floor, reducing cleaning effort.
株式会社FTG Company will hold a 13th anniversary celebration at its Shibuya Dogenzaka location on Oct. 8, offering 2 hours of free all-you-can-drink beverages and a lottery with no losing tickets.
The “Final Fantasy Resonance” × Gokurakuyu and RAKU SPA collaboration campaign, “Beyond the Steam Lies Final Fantasy,” is set to begin on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026!
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株式会社極楽湯 and 株式会社GK Marketing will hold a collaboration campaign with “Final Fantasy Resonance” starting Oct. 22, 2026. The campaign will feature merchandise sales, collaboration baths and decorations at 5 Gokurakuyu locations.
“Mobile Police Patlabor” × popular illustrator tree13 collaboration goods to go on sale at Kinshicho Marui POPUP from Oct. 9; product lineup also unveiled
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株式会社コンテンツセブン announced that collaboration goods featuring “Mobile Police Patlabor” and Korean illustrator tree13 will go on sale at Kinshicho Marui POPUP from Oct. 9.
[OWNDAYS | Ondays] Ahead of “Eye Care Day,” why not reconsider your glasses with lightweight flexibility designed to ease the daily strain on your eyes?
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株式会社オンデーズ will release 3 new models from its stress-free “OWNDAYS | AIR” eyewear series on Oct. 8, 2026, ahead of “Eye Care Day” on Oct. 10.
Japanese-dialect reading performance “一富士茄子牛焦げルギー,” which brings audiences to laughter and tears of emotion, to return to Tokyo and Osaka in January 2027 with new cast members 藤本洸大, 羽野晶紀 and 古田新太!
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The reading performance “一富士茄子牛焦げルギー” is set to return in Tokyo and Osaka in January 2027, starring 藤本洸大, 羽野晶紀 and 古田新太.
Mercury-operated cryptocurrency exchange CoinTrade begins handling new cryptocurrency XDC
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株式会社マーキュリー, a consolidated subsidiary of 株式会社セレス, began handling the new cryptocurrency XDC on its CoinTrade cryptocurrency exchange on Oct. 8, 2026. This brings the total number of cryptocurrencies handled by CoinTrade to 26.
“City Hall Toyonaka” to host event on Oct. 16: End-of-life planning seminar to help local residents address concerns in an era of 100-year lifespans
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株式会社ベルコ空港支社代理店グループ will hold its “Autumn Appreciation Festival,” including an end-of-life planning seminar for local residents, at “City Hall Toyonaka” in Toyonaka, Osaka Prefecture, on Oct. 16, 2026.
[First time held] Advance registration opens for RoboNext2026, western Japan’s largest specialized robotics exhibition!
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一般社団法人日本ロボット工業会 and 日刊工業新聞社 will hold RoboNext2026, western Japan’s largest specialized robotics exhibition, at インテックス大阪 from Dec. 2 to 4, 2026, and have opened advance registration.
Ink e-commerce seller キュリエ boosts brand-name mention rate in AI searches from the 30% range to as high as 42%! Case study of “Mieruca GEO” adoption published
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A case study of the GEO optimization tool “Mieruca GEO,” provided by 株式会社Faber Company, highlights how ink e-commerce seller 株式会社キュリエ raised its brand mention rate in AI searches to as high as 42%.
New original merchandise themed “With the cute little devil Nazuna” from the TV anime “Call of the Night Season 2” to go on sale at Anique Shop from Friday, Oct. 16!
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Anique株式会社 will begin accepting preorders at Anique Shop from Oct. 16 for new merchandise featuring Nazuna Nanakusa from the TV anime “Call of the Night Season 2.”
Safie launches “AI-App People Counting Attribute Plus” to accelerate store marketing
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セーフィー株式会社 will launch “AI-App People Counting Attribute Plus,” which estimates the gender and age group of store visitors, on Oct. 8, 2026, advancing data-driven store marketing and on-site AX.
Facts
Share (54.3%)
Measuring the effectiveness of initiatives during the first 7 days
サイバーステップ株式会社 officially announced on Oct. 8, 2026, that it had taken over the planning and development of “なら☆こい,” an otome game that attracted attention on social media, from its original creator, あをにまる.
[Extended by 2 days due to popular demand!] “Victory Sale” at 121 stores in Kansai extended through Friday, Oct. 9!
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株式会社TOAI, operator of the karaoke chain ジャンカラ, announced that it will extend the “Victory Sale” underway at 121 stores in the Kansai area by 2 days from the original schedule, through Friday, Oct. 9.
The 2nd Customer Support and Customer Success Professionals Networking Event—How Are Other Companies Handling AI, Operational Efficiency, and Customer Inquiries?—to Be Held on October 23, 2026!
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マーケティングアソシエーション株式会社 and 株式会社Pro3Lab will co-host a networking event for customer support professionals on October 23, 2026.
佐倉市婚活支援協議会 has confirmed that it will hold its 3rd “Personal Color Matchmaking” event of Reiwa 8. The event will have 2 age-based sessions and take place at the 佐倉市役所 cafeteria on November 21.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar acrylic keychain collection is coming to capsule toy machines! The adorable double-sided designs are a real treat!
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アイピーフォー株式会社 plans to release capsule toys featuring an acrylic keychain collection themed around Eric Carle’s The Very Hungry Caterpillar nationwide from mid-October 2026.
Opening soon on October 10! “1999 Exhibition—Memories of That Day That Never Existed”—at 福岡市博物館: Special offers on dates ending in 9 and a Halloween-only discount confirmed!
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The “1999 Exhibition—Memories of That Day That Never Existed” will run at 福岡市博物館 from October 10, 2026, with a sticker giveaway on dates ending in 9 and a Halloween-only discount.
“BLAMINK Concept Store” to celebrate the brand’s 10th anniversary, expressing gratitude to customers through exclusive items and special spatial design
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株式会社ユナイテッドアローズ brand BLAMINK will celebrate its 10th anniversary with the “BLAMINK Concept Store” at BLAMINK TOKYO from October 24 to November 15, 2026. The event will feature exclusive items, collaboration products, a café, workshops, and more as a way to express gratitude to customers.
Facts
10th anniversary of the brand’s launch
Original2026年10月24日(土)から11月15日(日)
Purchases totaling ¥33,000 or more, including tax
The brand launched with the Fall/Winter 2016 season
Founded in 1989
Companies mentioned:株式会社TABAYAホールディングス、株式会社ユナイテッドアローズ、BLAMINK、Brigitte Tanaka、COFFRET et COFFRET TOKYO、Hippopotamus、STTOKE、Bud.、Sophie Bille Brahe、Marie-Hélène de Taillac、Sergio Rossi、Charvet、COMOLI、SCYE、ブラミンク日本橋店、ブラミンク梅田阪急、ユナイテッドアローズ、ビューティー&ユース ユナイテッドアローズ、ユナイテッドアローズ グリーンレーベル リラクシング
A collaboration between familiar, which creates possibilities for children, and kabuki is coming soon, featuring an adorable bear dressed as a lion spirit!
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松竹株式会社 and 株式会社ファミリア will release collaboration items inspired by Kabukiza’s red lanterns and “Shakkyo” (The Stone Bridge) from November 9, 2026.
【Seminar】Turning Patent Information into Research Strategy: Finding Your Next Research Theme Through IP Landscape in the Generative AI Era
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リーガルテック株式会社 will hold an online seminar on October 28, 2026, on developing research strategies using IP landscape in the generative AI era. In a conversation with Atsushi Nozaki of 株式会社イーパテント, the seminar will explain how to analyze technology and competitor trends through patent information and find ideas for new research themes and differentiation.
【2nd performer announcement】Tetsuya Komuro joins “Tokoro-san’s Fes”! Sayaka Ishino, Hiname Utada, and Ayane Shino also join, turning up the chaos!
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Tetsuya Komuro, Sayaka Ishino, Hiname Utada, Ayane Shino, and others have been announced as the 2nd group of performers for George Tokoro’s first live event, “Tokoro-san’s Fes.” The event will take place on November 14, 2026, at Ota Civic Hall Aprico.
The anime music festival “ANIMAX MUSIX 2026 DAY2” to be broadcast live exclusively on Animax!
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株式会社アニマックスブロードキャスト・ジャパン has announced that “ANIMAX MUSIX 2026 DAY2,” taking place at Yokohama Arena on November 21, 2026, will be broadcast live exclusively on Animax.
The game culture festival “WePlay Expo” comes to Japan for the first time! “WePlay Expo JAPAN 2027” to be held at Makuhari Messe in April 2027
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株式会社イード and 株式会社三栄 have announced “WePlay Expo JAPAN 2027,” the Japanese edition of the game culture event “WePlay Expo,” which began in China in 2017. It will be held at Makuhari Messe from April 2 to 4, 2027. CiGA will participate as licensor and producer, with plans for playable demos and merchandise covering everything from AAA titles to indie games, as well as business days.
Facts
Original2027年4月2日(金)~4日(日)
3 days
Makuhari Messe, Halls 5 and 6
2017
13 countries and regions
Approximately 500 titles
80th anniversary of founding
Marking its 45th edition
Companies mentioned:株式会社イード、株式会社三栄、CiGA、China indie Game Alliance、Game*Spark、インサイド、GameBusiness.jp、Steam
[マーク ジェイコブス] マーク ジェイコブス relocates and reopens its Shibuya Parco store. Billie’s TSUKI visits to celebrate!
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New York-based lifestyle brand マーク ジェイコブス has relocated and reopened on the 2nd floor of 渋谷PARCO. Billie’s TSUKI attended the opening event as a special guest and introduced the latest collection.
A mega-hit that took off on TikTok has captivated readers around the world! Published in 30 countries worldwide, with total sales topping 3 million copies, the romantic comedy finally arrives in Japan and is being adapted into a film! Love Hypothesis goes on sale Oct. 9!
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株式会社竹書房 announced that it will release the romantic comedy Love Hypothesis on Oct. 9, 2026. The title became a hit on TikTok and has been published in 30 countries worldwide, with total sales topping 3 million copies. It has been adapted into a film by Amazon Prime Video, which has been streaming it since Sept. 23, 2026.
Facts
30 countries worldwide
Total sales of 3 million copies
On sale Friday, Oct. 9, 2026
Streaming began on Sept. 23, 2026
464 pages
List price: ¥2,860
Companies mentioned:株式会社竹書房、Amazon Prime Video、Amazon MGM Studios、MRC
★Event information★ This year again, somewhere in Japan, “someone’s scream” will echo, echo, echo… The Junji Ito POP UP STORE “残叫” will open at ハンズ新宿 on Oct. 21 (Wednesday), in an extravagantly thrilling event! ■JunjiIto
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株式会社CRAZY BUMP announced that the “Junji Ito POP UP STORE ‘残叫’” will be held on the 5th floor of ハンズ新宿 from Oct. 21, 2026.
Facts
Oct. 21, 2026
Lowered the temperature inside the building by 3 degrees
Zankyo T-shirt / 5,500 yen (tax included)
The Beautiful Boy at the Four-Way Crossing Long-Sleeve T-shirt / 8,030 yen (tax included)
Zankyo Tracksuit / 11,000 yen (tax included)
The Painter Aloha Shirt / 17,600 yen (tax included)
[Survey of 800 people in their 20s–50s] What combinations of “health activities × food” are popular? Awareness of “gut health” topped the list at over 60%, while over 30% were also aware of “warming activities” and “sleep activities”
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A survey of 800 men and women aged 20–59 conducted by 株式会社アスマーク found that awareness of “gut health” was highest at over 60%, and revealed distinctive trends in combinations of health activities and food.
On Wednesday, Oct. 14, the release date of Tatsuro Yamashita’s first live album in 37 years, “JOY 2,” every FM AICHI wide-format program will feature the album!
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On Oct. 14, FM AICHI will mark the release of Tatsuro Yamashita’s live album “JOY 2” with features across all its wide-format programs. Listener messages and a prize drawing will also be held.
Original merchandise featuring newly drawn illustrations from the TV anime “Magic Knight Rayearth” is set to go on sale!
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株式会社ディ・テクノ began accepting preorders on Oct. 8, 2026, for original merchandise featuring newly drawn illustrations from the TV anime “Magic Knight Rayearth.”
Scalp D presents the “SCENT RESEARCH PROJECT,” exploring the relationship between scent and mind and body, at MEET YOUR ART FESTIVAL 2026
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Angfa’s men’s hair care brand スカルプD will present “SCENT RESEARCH PROJECT,” a scent research exhibition co-created with Olfactive Studio Ne, at MEET YOUR ART FESTIVAL 2026, held in Tennozu, Tokyo, from Oct. 9 to 12, 2026.
Facts
Friday, Oct. 9, 2026
Oct. 12 (Mon., national holiday)
4 days
3 fragrances
Since the brand was launched in 2005
Company established in 1987
Companies mentioned:アンファー株式会社、スカルプD、Olfactive Studio Ne、MEET YOUR ART FESTIVAL 2026、Dクリニックグループ
[SALON by PEACH JOHN] 2026 WINTER COLLECTION: New holiday-season pieces combining beauty and comfort are now available!
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SALON by PEACH JOHN, from 株式会社ピーチ・ジョン, has released its new 2026 winter collection. It features lace with a holiday feel and new colors. Wave 1 is on sale now, and Wave 2 is scheduled to go on sale sequentially from Oct. 28.
Facts
¥5,490
\2,990
C–F cups
1.5:1
More than 270,000 sold cumulatively※
Loved for more than 10 years
¥9,980
From Oct. 28
Companies mentioned:株式会社ピーチ・ジョン、PEACH JOHN、SALON by PEACH JOHN
The “Heisei gal” trend is in the spotlight! Leopard-print “oshi-katsu” items are coming to サンキューマート in early November, all for ¥390 (¥429 including tax)
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エルソニック株式会社’s サンキューマート is tapping into the Heisei gal trend, launching oshi-katsu items featuring designs such as leopard print in early November.
[ABCマート] Just the right amount of volume to accent winter outfits. New “RUG BOOTS” combine on-trend style with easy walking, with short and long boots to suit your personal style
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ABCマート will launch its “RUG BOOTS” campaign on Oct. 8, featuring short and long boots with lug soles. The new shoes pair on-trend style with easy walking, and will be showcased alongside styling ideas from influencers.
Fine Sinter achieves a rapid cloud migration and more efficient accounting operations by implementing the “SuperStream-NX” financial accounting system
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Canon IT Solutions announced that Fine Sinter implemented the “SuperStream-NX” financial accounting system, achieving a cloud migration and more efficient accounting operations.
Awareness of pelvic floor muscles exceeds 50%, but despite recognizing the need for care, about 1 in 3 people say they “don’t know what to do,” a survey reveals
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A survey conducted by the SIXPAD brand of 株式会社MTG found that awareness of pelvic floor muscles stands at 55.6%, but only 35.6% actually take care of them, with about 1 in 3 people unaware of how to do so. It also found that 64.2% have experienced urinary problems, and many of them continue to struggle with them.
Facts
55.6% said they were aware of them
A total of 2,053 men and women aged 20 and over nationwide
Only 35.6% said they actually take care of them
“I don’t know what to do” was the most common response, at 34.9%
64.2% of men and women aged 20 and over said they had experienced them
Of those with experience, 75.9% continue to have some kind of concern
Only 15.6% said they do “pelvic floor muscle training”
Companies mentioned:株式会社MTG、SIXPAD、東京慈恵会医科大学、東京大学、Karolinska Institutet、Queen Mary University of London、昭和大学、SKINOME
Launch events for the new literary magazine “Leaf リーフ,” featuring a different theme in every issue, to be held in Kyoto and Osaka!
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株式会社双葉社 will launch the new literary magazine “Leaf リーフ” on October 21, 2026, and hold launch events in Kyoto and Osaka. The inaugural issue will cost 880 yen, run 544 pages and focus on the theme “The City, or Somewhere.”
Facts
We will launch a new print literary magazine, “Leaf リーフ,” on Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Available for 880 yen, tax included
A substantial 544 pages
As a countdown project leading up to Futabasha’s 80th anniversary in 2028
Nintendo Switch™ game “Re:BIRTHDAY SONG~恋を唄う死神~another record for S” set for release on Thursday, February 25! Preorders now open!
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株式会社エディア announced that the Nintendo Switch port of アリスマティック’s IP “Re:BIRTHDAY SONG~恋を唄う死神~another record,” titled “Re:BIRTHDAY SONG~恋を唄う死神~another record for S,” will be released on February 25, 2027. Preorders will open on October 8, 2026.
RODEO CROWNS WIDE BOWL to release Disney special-design items starting Thursday, October 8!
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Fashion brand RODEO CROWNS WIDE BOWL, operated by 株式会社バロックジャパンリミテッド, will release items featuring Disney characters “MICKEY&FRIENDS” and the “VILLAINS SERIES” starting October 8.
Oisix, Seiryo Junior and Senior High School students, and Chef 春田理宏 collaborate for “Onigiri Action 2026,” developing and set to sell “rice balls of the future” made with heat-resistant rice and upcycled ingredients
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オイシックス株式会社 is supporting 特定非営利活動法人TABLE FOR TWO International’s “Onigiri Action 2026” as an official partner. At Amehare Shokudo, operated by its subsidiary Shidax Food Service, limited-edition rice balls made with heat-resistant rice and upcycled ingredients—created in collaboration by the Seiryo Junior and Senior High School SDGs Club and Chef 春田理宏—will be sold.
Facts
More than 2.43 million posts to date
Original販売価格:1個200円(税込)
Original※1個につき20円を寄付
School meal support totaling more than 10.17 million meals as of the end of September 2026
Companies mentioned:オイシックス株式会社、TABLE FOR TWO International、株式会社シダックスフードサービス、Crony
Quiz questions based on iconic scenes and lines from “Abudeka”! A generous helping of nostalgic legendary footage! “BS10 Panel Quiz Attack 25: Dangerous Cops Fans Tournament” airs tomorrow at 9 p.m.!
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“BS10 Panel Quiz Attack 25,” airing on BS10, will hold a special tournament on October 9 to mark the 40th anniversary of the TV debut of “Abudeka.” Kazukazu Katsumata, Olin, Maggie, and Kogaken will compete as 4 contestants in a quiz battle featuring iconic scenes and lines.
Facts
40th anniversary of its TV debut
The broadcast on Friday, October 9, 2026
Original毎週金曜よる9:00から
51 years since the broadcast began
On April 6, 1975, 朝日放送
Since March 2022, “BSJapanext
In 2025, marking the program’s 50th year
First broadcast of the TV drama series on October 5, 1986
【Samansa Mos2】New knitwear collection featuring a 10% cashmere blend. 4 styles with anti-static functionality and machine-washable fabrics
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株式会社キャン brand Samansa Mos2 will release a new knitwear collection on October 9, 2026, featuring a 10% cashmere blend, anti-static functionality and machine-washable fabrics.
Facts
Blended with 10% cashmere
4 styles in total
Available in 5 colors
To be released on Friday, October 9, 2026, at Samansa Mos2 stores nationwide and the official online store “CAN ONLINE SHOP”
【株式会社キャン】New autumn items arrive from “適ON,” a functional collection designed to meet seasonal needs, featuring anti-static and moisturizing properties
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株式会社キャン brands Samansa Mos2 and Te chichi will release new products from their “適ON” functional collection for the autumn season starting in early October 2026. The items feature anti-static and moisturizing functions and will be sold at stores nationwide and through the official online store.
【4 brands】New items arrive from the “適ON” functional collection, focusing on anti-static and windproof properties to address autumn concerns such as dryness and chilly weather!
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株式会社ストライプインターナショナル will release an autumn collection focused on anti-static and windproof features from the “適ON” functional series across 4 brands, starting in early October 2026.
Facts
Early October 2026
¥2,640
¥3,990
¥8,250
¥9,900
¥6,990
¥8,990
¥23,100
Companies mentioned:株式会社ストライプインターナショナル、earth music&ecology、AMERICAN HOLIC、Green Parks、YECCA VECCA、STRIPE CLUB
The game culture festival “WePlay Expo” comes to Japan for the first time! “WePlay Expo JAPAN 2027” to be held at Makuhari Messe in April 2027
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株式会社三栄 and 株式会社イード announced that “WePlay Expo JAPAN 2027,” the Japanese edition of the game-culture event “WePlay Expo,” which launched in China in 2017, will be held at Makuhari Messe from April 2 to 4, 2027. CiGA will participate as licensor and producer, with plans for hands-on demos and merchandise sales spanning AAA titles to indie games, as well as business days.
Facts
Original2027年4月2日(金)~4日(日)
3 days
Makuhari Messe, Halls 5 and 6
2017
Celebrating its 80th anniversary in 2027
Marking its 45th edition
2025
13 countries and regions
Approximately 500 titles
2026
Companies mentioned:株式会社 三栄、株式会社イード、CiGA、China indie Game Alliance、Game*Spark、インサイド、GameBusiness.jp
Situation voice drama label “Honey Mellow”: Advance streaming begins today for the popular series “公私混同” OMNIBUS STORY “剱持柾人 ~おはようからおやすみまで~” (CV: 皇帝)!
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株式会社ボルテージ began advance streaming on October 8, 2026, of “剱持柾人 ~おはようからおやすみまで~,” an OMNIBUS STORY from the popular “公私混同” series by the situation voice drama label “Honey Mellow.”
Facts
Advance streaming begins October 8, 2026 (Thu.)
A special campaign offers 25% off for a limited time
オーテ株式会社, operator of the “パズルde懸賞シリーズ,” which has surpassed 20 million cumulative downloads, launches TOY BLOX, the fifth collaboration with “トリマ”!
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オーテ株式会社, in collaboration with ジオテクノロジーズ株式会社, launched TOY BLOX, a free block puzzle game integrated with the points-earning app “トリマ,” on October 5, 2026. オーテ, behind the “パズルde懸賞シリーズ,” which has surpassed 20 million cumulative downloads, aims to expand the market by building on synergies with the series and its track record of collaboration with トリマ.
Facts
More than 20 million cumulative downloads
Starts October 5, 2026
10 areas and 100 games in total
More than 2 million cumulative downloads for the series
[giftee®] Win tickets to attend the Asia Artist Awards 2026 (AAA 2026) for 10 lucky winners in a prize campaign in collaboration with “IDOL CHAMP,” starting October 8!
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A campaign will run from October 8, 2026, offering 10 winners tickets to attend the Asia Artist Awards 2026 (AAA 2026), selected by lottery from among those who purchase at least 3,000 yen of “IDOL CHAMP CHAMSIM Bonus Coupons” on giftee® in collaboration with the “IDOL CHAMP” app.
Facts
10 winners selected by lottery
Launches October 8, 2026 (Thu)
Make a purchase totaling at least 3,000 yen
Scheduled to be held on December 5 (Sat.) and 6 (Sun.), 2026
[湘南T-SITE] GARAGE Market, featuring American vintage goods, furniture, clothing and more, to be held Oct. 17 (Sat.) and 18 (Sun.)
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The outdoor event GARAGE Market VOL.14, themed around American vintage, will be held at 湘南T-SITE on October 17 and 18, 2026, with around 50 vendors, workshops and food trucks. 湘南 BAKE STREET will also be held alongside it on October 18.
Facts
Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026
Sunday the 18th
Around 50 shops
Participation fee > ¥2,000
Long-sleeve T-shirt (3,000 yen)
Tote bag (2,000 yen)
Original<参加費>1点につき3,000円~5,000円
Companies mentioned:カルチュア・コンビニエンス・クラブ株式会社、湘南T-SITE、anonimo、B.A.B、Bask in the sun、BLUE VALENTINE、Californication、Cheap Hydro Design、CONTAINER LODGE、D-Frame、ear、ELVIS 50s USA、Emi General Store、EMON、Flunk、Fu'z KORNER、geometrica、Great Grandma!、HELLENI、HOLIDAY WORKS、hum hum、Inspiration、Kamakura Jeans、kmp lip、LINUS' BLANKET、MADE BY SEVEN -REUSE-、makana、MOISHO、Morning Star Trading、OisoRyoman’s、PEAKS、PONMOSIR、port.、POSH MADE、SUNMOON VINTAGE CLOTHING、Sunny's smile、The Bulb Book、The WeiRd、TIPPY TOP、TOAST WORKS、UMU、Ⅱ.Ⅴ.1、サカノシタノデニム、スーパーフリークス、夕陽のTシャツ、HABIT leather、PARKS PROJECT、OECmotos Amy、Brilliamo~Burger’s & Lemonade~、Coconut Glens Shonan、EAT UP MANIA、irodori、Kitchen St.、lunch stand tipi、MOON PHASE Tokyo、PIZZA MONTE COSTA、Rokks、Smoke Factory、WAKE COOKIE STAND、Yasuda Burger、Boulangerie Ensemble、COOKIE MAGIC、l'intimité nomade、Nana's、タルト専門店Maron、タルトリーアルベール巣鴨地蔵通り本店
—What if Momotaro were evil?—A collaboration between the TV anime “桃源暗鬼” and ANGEL CLOVER brings five watch designs, each reflecting one of the five characters’ distinctive personalities.
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株式会社ウエニ貿易 will release five collaboration watch designs from watch brand ANGEL CLOVER and the TV anime “桃源暗鬼.”
Facts
¥27,500 each (tax included)
The comics have surpassed 6.5 million copies in cumulative circulation
Fresh radiance and modern elegance: FURLA introduces its new “ラディオーサ オードパルファム” fragrance
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株式会社ウエニ貿易 will launch “ラディオーサ オードパルファム,” a new fragrance from the Italian brand FURLA, as an advance release on October 8, followed by a general release on October 13.
Win autographed shikishi boards from the star-studded voice cast of the new game “ウィズジェネレーション”!
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株式会社コロプラ will hold a prize campaign from October 8, 2026, offering a chance to win shikishi boards personally signed by the voice cast of its new smartphone game “ウィズジェネレーション,” scheduled for release this winter.
“B-SIDE LABEL ステッカー風チャーム,” charms featuring popular sticker designs from “B-SIDE LABEL” with the packaging reproduced, will go on sale sequentially at capsule toy vending machines nationwide from late October 2026.
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ベネリック株式会社 will release “B-SIDE LABEL ステッカー風チャーム,” capsule toys featuring sticker designs by 株式会社B-SIDE LABEL, at capsule toy vending machines nationwide from late October 2026. An advance release will be held at “ART FES” in Umeda, Osaka, on October 10 and 11.
40,000 seats sold out immediately! DVD release set for Saraba Seishun no Hikari’s latest solo live show “九官鳥”!
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A DVD of “九官鳥,” the latest solo live show by comedy duo Saraba Seishun no Hikari, will be released on December 2, 2026. It features the Tokyo performance from a tour whose approximately 40,000 seats across 12 cities sold out immediately.
The “暁のヨナ大原画展” FINAL will be held in Sendai from October 10 to November 1, 2026, featuring and selling rare original artwork and merchandise to mark 20 years of 草凪みずほ’s career as an artist.
Black cat Kachin is back in action! The long-awaited second installment, the Edo-period supernatural tale “五穀の神隠し ねこまた 狸穴素浪人始末(二),” to be released as a newly written work by 光文社文庫 on October 8 (Thu.)
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光文社 will release “五穀の神隠し ねこまた 狸穴素浪人始末(二),” an Edo-period supernatural tale by 由原かのん, on October 8, 2026. The second installment following the previous book depicts the adventures of the ronin 猫矢又四郎 and the black cat かちん.
Recruiting talent is a top priority for the development of the events and MICE industry! The “Events and MICE Industry Career Fair” will be held in Tokyo and Osaka in May 2027! Applications are now open for exhibitors. Early-bird discount deadline: Dec. 18 (Fri.)
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テレビ大阪エクスプロ and 月刊イベントマーケティング announced that the “Event MICE Industry Job Fair” will be held in May 2027 and that applications from exhibitors are now open. The event will be held at separate venues in Tokyo and Osaka, and the early-bird discount deadline is Dec. 18.
Featuring ATEEZ, ENHYPEN, NMIXX and more! Europe’s largest K-pop festival, “2026 MUSIC BANK in BARCELONA,” to stream exclusively on U-NEXT!
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U-NEXT, the video streaming service operated by 株式会社U-NEXT, announced that it will exclusively livestream “2026 MUSIC BANK in BARCELONA,” a K-pop festival held in Barcelona, Spain, in September 2026, on Oct. 17, 2026.
Facts
2026 MUSIC BANK in BARCELONA
Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026
More than 480,000 titles
More than 1.33 million books
July 2023
As of August 2026
Companies mentioned:USEN&U-NEXT GROUP、株式会社U-NEXT、KBS、KBS Media Ltd.、Music Bank World Tour LTD、U-NEXT HOLDINGS、Paravi、TBS、テレビ東京、GEM Partners