A new “PIICA + Clear Pass Case” mobile accessory from “Kirby” lights up when placed over an IC card! Available in 2 designs featuring Kirby and Waddle Dee!
[Certified Social Insurance and Labor Consultant Exam] Announcement: 2026 Passers’ Celebration and Networking Event!
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アガルートアカデミー, operated by 株式会社アガルート, will hold its 1st celebration and networking event for people who pass the 2026 Certified Social Insurance and Labor Consultant Exam on November 6, 2026.
Facts
Friday, Nov. 6, 2026
受付 begins at 18:30
Original19：00スタート
Original21：00頃終了予定
Participation fee: Free
Passers of the 2026 Certified Social Insurance and Labor Consultant Exam
Eyewear brand “Zoff” collaborates with Lisa Larson on a lucky bag: “Zoff｜LISA LARSON Lucky Bag 2027” goes on sale in limited quantities starting Friday, October 9, 2026
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The eyewear brand “Zoff,” operated by 株式会社インターメスティック, will release “Zoff｜LISA LARSON Lucky Bag 2027,” a limited-edition lucky bag created in collaboration with Swedish ceramic artist Lisa Larson. Priced at ¥6,600, it includes a ¥10,000 eyewear voucher and a discount ticket for photochromic lenses. Early sales are scheduled to begin on October 9, 2026.
“Ayataka Rich Green Tea” gets an upgrade and launches nationwide on Monday, October 12, 2026
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日本コカ・コーラ株式会社 will launch “Ayataka Rich Green Tea,” a food with function claims under its green tea brand “Ayataka,” nationwide on October 12, 2026, and add a 300 ml PET bottle on November 23 of the same year.
The “WE Love Babies Project” marks its 10th anniversary! Campaign launches offering original merchandise to a total of 330 winners selected by lottery
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The “WE Love Babies Project,” run by エキサイト株式会社, is marking its 10th anniversary and has launched a campaign to distribute original merchandise to a total of 330 winners selected by lottery.
Facts
10th anniversary
A total of 330 people
110,000 endorsements from individuals
More than 10,000 supportive comments have been received
German luxury furniture brand ロルフベンツ to hold “Living with Gratitude,” a collaborative exhibition with contemporary artist Yuta Okuda
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German luxury furniture brand ロルフベンツ will hold “Living with Gratitude,” a collaborative exhibition with contemporary artist Yuta Okuda, starting October 30, 2026, and will also participate in “DESIGNART TOKYO 2026.”
Facts
Friday, Oct. 30, 2026
Sunday, Nov. 8
Tuesday, Nov. 24
1964
1987
2016
Companies mentioned：株式会社 ヤマダホールディングス、ロルフベンツ、ROLF BENZ、ROLF BENZ TOKYO、株式会社ヤマダデンキ、IDC OTSUKA
★All items included★ How about manga for HALLOWEEN? Coupons offering up to 18% back in points are available for the long autumn evenings! [漫画全巻ドットコム]
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漫画全巻ドットコム, operated by 株式会社TORICO, is offering coupons for its HALLOWEEN campaign that give up to 15% back in points on print books and up to 18% on e-books. The campaign runs from October 9 to 21, 2026.
Facts
+3% UP
Up to 18% back
Up to 15%
Valid for 1 year
1 point = 1 yen
October 9, 2026 (Fri.) 10:00–October 21 (Wed.) 23:59
ウルフギャング・ステーキハウス Takanawa to offer the weekday-only “Weekday Course”
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ウルフギャング・ステーキハウス Takanawa will begin offering the weekday-only special “Weekday Course” on October 13, 2026. Priced at 14,850 yen, tax included, the generous course includes dry-aged steak and dessert.
Facts
Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026
14,850 yen per person
+4,400 yen per person
Opened the first location on Park Avenue in New York in 2004
Companies mentioned：株式会社WDI JAPAN、ウルフギャング・ステーキハウス by ウルフギャング・ズウィナー、ウルフギャング・ステーキハウス、ウルフギャング・ステーキハウス 高輪店、六本木店、丸の内店、大阪店、福岡店、名古屋店、シグニチャー、青山、Teppan、銀座
[Keiko Kitagawa’s stage debut] Henrik Ibsen’s “Hedda Gabler” to be staged in February 2027! She takes on the role of “the most dangerous heroine in theater history” in the classic by the father of modern drama! [Advance lottery begins October 24 (Sat.)]
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Keiko Kitagawa is set to make her stage debut in “Hedda Gabler,” which will be staged at the Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre Playhouse in February 2027. The production will be directed by Jennifer Tang, with Gota Watabe, Aimi Satsukawa, Shohei, Mao Ayabuki and Masanobu Katsumura among the cast.
Seibu Railway × Benesse Corporation jointly produce an original video: “A Journey on the Why-Why Exploration Train with Korasho (Seibu Railway)”
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株式会社ベネッセコーポレーション and Seibu Railway announced that, starting October 12, 2026, they will jointly produce and screen an original video on the “Smile Vision” digital signage aboard Seibu Line trains. The video stars Korasho, a character from the Shinkenzemi Elementary School Course, and is titled “A Journey on the Why-Why Exploration Train with Korasho (Seibu Railway).”
Preliminary answers for the “Reiwa 8 Care Manager Examination (Examination for Admission to Practical Training for Certified Care Workers)” to be released on exam day!
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株式会社ユーキャン announced that it will publish preliminary answers for the “Reiwa 8 Care Manager Examination” on its website on the day of the exam, which will be held on October 11, 2026.
[Preorders now open] Special knitwear combining the craftsmanship of a long-established factory with the sensibilities of “SHIPS × YLÈVE”
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YLÈVE, a brand operated by 株式会社TSIホールディングス, and select shop SHIPS will take advance orders for collaborative items with British knitwear factories Harley of Scotland and James Charlotte.
Facts
With a 100-year history
Founded in northeast England in 1976
Starting Friday, October 9, 2026
¥46,200 (tax included)
¥48,400 (tax included)
¥14,300 (tax included)
¥17,600 (tax included)
Thursday, Nov. 5
At 19 select stores
Companies mentioned：株式会社TSIホールディングス、YLÈVE、SHIPS、Harley of Scotland、James Charlotte
and wander, operated by 株式会社アンドワンダー, will open a new store at 池袋パルコ on October 16. To celebrate the opening, the store will sell limited-edition colors of its sil sacoche and give away original hand towels to customers who spend at least a specified amount.
Enjoy a special autumn moment with the rich fruitiness of ripe Kyoho grapes. “Kirin Hyoketsu Kyoho Sparkling (limited-time release)” launches
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Kirin Brewery will launch “Kirin Hyoketsu Kyoho Sparkling” on November 4 as a limited-edition autumn flavor. Building on the brand’s position as the No.1 brand in the RTD category, with cumulative sales of approximately 15 billion bottles, the company aims to expand consumption occasions by highlighting its fruitiness and seasonal appeal.
Facts
Approximately 15 billion bottles sold cumulatively
Far Yeast Brewing launches “Azeotrope Grapevine GIN,” a new distilled spirit alongside “Far Yeast Grapevine 2026”!
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Mercian and Far Yeast Brewing have teamed up to launch “Far Yeast Grapevine 2026,” a craft beer made with grapes removed during thinning at シャトー・メルシャン Katsunuma Winery, and “Azeotrope Grapevine GIN,” a distilled spirit upcycled from the beer-making leftovers, starting October 13.
Facts
Approximately 500 kg of grapes removed during thinning
350 immediately deployable candidates with “business English skills × age 34 or younger” (※1) expected to attend. The “Daijob Career Fair,” a job fair for global and bilingual talent, will be held in Akihabara on Friday, Dec. 11, 2026
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Originalヒューマンリソシア株式会社は、2026年12月11日に秋葉原で「Daijob Career Fair」を開催し、IT・製造業界の特設エリアを設置してグローバル人材の採用機会を提供する。
Facts
350 immediately deployable candidates
Friday, Dec. 11, 2026
TOEIC score of 735 or higher
75% at Japanese companies
88% at foreign companies
Approximately 600 global talent candidates expected to attend
Approximately 9割 have business-level English proficiency or higher
Those aged 34 or younger account for 75%
Since opening in 1998
27 countries worldwide
More than 12,000 uses across 27 countries worldwide
[Tokyo Station Hotel] Share the Joy of Christmas 2026: A heartwarming Christmas brought to you by 東京ステーションホテル
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東京ステーションホテル will offer special menus for dinner, afternoon tea and Christmas cakes for Christmas 2026 at Camellia Atrium Lobby Lounge, Penthouse, Lobby Lounge and Blanc Rouge.
New essay collection by hugely popular manga artist Akiko Higashimura, “Onna Oiwake: Akiko Higashimura’s Journal of Observing People,” set for release on November 26 (Thu.)!
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A new essay collection by popular manga artist Akiko Higashimura, “Onna Oiwake: Akiko Higashimura’s Journal of Observing People,” will be released on November 26, 2026.
[First essay collection by Gaku of Shinku Jessica] Previews of 2 excerpts from “Everything Scares Me Except Manju” (on sale 10/28) to be released!
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Gaku of comedy duo Shinku Jessica has released his first essay collection, “Everything Scares Me Except Manju,” from 新潮社 on October 28, and a preview has been made available.
大網株式会社 announced the September 2026 figure preorder rankings for hobby shop あみあみ. The Rinyua figure from “Trickcal: Mochi-Mochi Cheek Operation” took 1st place.
A lavish new look! Enjoy the range of textures and transformations—crisp, gooey and crunchy—in this autumn dessert sandwich made with an abundance of “Kinmitsu Imo” sweet potatoes from Chiba Prefecture
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Bay Court Cafe, the penthouse lounge at ホテルニューオータニ幕張, will begin serving “Kinmitsu Imo Brioche Sandwich,” an autumn dessert made with Chiba Prefecture’s branded Kinmitsu Imo sweet potatoes, on October 9, 2026.
19 days of cats taking over 吉祥寺PARCO. “Nyaa-art & Culture” is here‼
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“にゃあーと＆かるちゃー,” running at 吉祥寺PARCO from October 16 to November 3, 2026, is an art and culture event themed around cats. The program includes a key visual by RIKO UCHIKOSHI, workshops, a rooftop flea market and music event on the lawn, and POP UP SHOPs. It is also linked to the community-focused event “吉祥寺ねこ祭り.”
Original【グランドニッコー東京 台場】The Grill on 30th「Holiday Kitchen with BRUNO」提供期間：2026年11月1日（日）～2027年1月5日（火）
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The Grill on 30th at Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba is teaming up with lifestyle brand BRUNO for the first time to serve holiday lunches from November 1, 2026 to January 5, 2027.
A seminar titled “Organizing Thoughts and Generating Ideas in the AI Era” by Ryuichi Okumura, specially appointed professor at 事業構想大学院大学, will be held on November 10, 2026 (Tue.)!!
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A seminar on idea-generation methods in the AI era, led by Ryuichi Okumura, specially appointed professor at 事業構想大学院大学, will be held on November 10, 2026.
A gathering of the residents of 鳥羽水族館! Original merchandise featuring sea otters Mei-chan and Kira-chan!
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株式会社カプコン is offering collaboration merchandise with 三重県’s 鳥羽水族館 through its online lottery service カプくじオンライン. Items include acrylic panels and T-shirts featuring popular animals such as sea otters Mei-chan and Kira-chan and dugong Serena. Sales run from October 9 to November 20, 2026.
Facts
Original1回880円(税込)
For a 10-pull set purchase: 7,920 yen (tax included)
How to respond to changing fire behavior: The fundamentals of firefighting tactics and on-site decision-making! “J Rescue November 2026 Issue” goes on sale
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Ikaros Publications has released “J Rescue November 2026 Issue,” a specialist magazine on firefighting and rescue. Features include the fundamentals of firefighting tactics, the “Tokyo Method” of 東京消防庁’s special firefighting units, and an activity report from Holmatro Rescue Challenge 2026.
Flying off the shelves at bookstores and online nationwide! Reprint ordered for “Eki Soba Taizen,” the ultimate guide featuring more than 800 bowls from across Japan
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Ikaros Publications has ordered a reprint (2nd printing) of “Eki Soba Taizen,” a guide to station soba, following strong sales just 2 weeks after its release.
“Miso Soup for 2 Days, and Soup Sometimes,” a collection of delicious, nourishing miso soup and soup recipes that fermentation expert and international Chinese medicinal cuisine specialist Misa Enomoto makes without cooking every day, goes on sale 10/9!
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株式会社山と溪谷社 released “Miso Soup for 2 Days, and Soup Sometimes,” a collection of miso soup and soup recipes by fermentation expert Misa Enomoto, on October 9.
Prevent hiring mistakes! 35 points for identifying “unusable new hires”! “Why Can’t You Put Supposedly Excellent New Hires to Work? A Practical Guide to Achieving Results as a Team” published as a new October release in the Izumi of Technology series
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株式会社インプレス will publish Junji Onoda’s “Why Can’t You Put Supposedly Excellent New Hires to Work? A Practical Guide to Achieving Results as a Team” as a new release in October.
A popular book that takes an in-depth look at 63 IT occupations is now an on-demand course! “Learn About IT Careers Through Video” launches Oct. 9, condensing the structure of the IT industry, occupations and career-building tips into 1 hour
Kadokawa Shinsho’s October lineup brings together a guide to living a second life in one lifetime and a work revealing the inner workings of American politics by someone who has experienced them! The 2 titles are “60代 二度目の黄金時代” and “知られざるアメリカ外交儀礼”
株式会社KADOKAWA will release the children’s book “プリンセスふれんず うんめいのともだち、みつけた！” for elementary school students on Dec. 16, 2026. The story is part of the new “トキメキノベル” lineup, written by 福田裕子 and illustrated by はまじあき. Applications are also being accepted for student readers to serve as monitors.
At last, issue No. 500! The November issue of “Monthly Newtype” goes on sale Friday, Oct. 9, 2026!
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株式会社KADOKAWA will release the November 2026 issue of the anime magazine “Monthly Newtype” on Oct. 9, 2026. The issue marks its 500th edition and the magazine’s 40th anniversary, and includes features and supplements such as “ファイブスター物語” and “文豪ストレイドッグス.”
A new message from ヨシタケシンスケ has arrived! Take a short break from the fatigue of a new school term. Special “メメンとモリ” postcards are now available!
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株式会社KADOKAWA is offering 5 types of special postcards featuring messages related to ヨシタケシンスケ’s full-length picture book “メメンとモリ” as free downloads on “ヨメルバ.”
Facts
5 types in total
Middle elementary school grades (3rd and 4th graders)
株式会社KADOKAWA announced that it will release Volume 1 of “異世界転生ダンジョンマスター 温泉ダンジョンを作る,” a comic adaptation of 天原’s novel debut, on Oct. 9, 2026. Volume 4 of the original novel will also be released the same day.
テレビ朝日’s hugely popular, candid audio variety show gets its first book! “A person is revealed by their writing. Writing lays bare one’s true feelings.”
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株式会社KADOKAWA announced that it will release “耳の穴かっぽじって聞け！番組読(毒)本,” the first book based on テレビ朝日’s popular program “耳の穴かっぽじって聞け！,” on Dec. 22, 2026. Preorders opened on Oct. 9, 2026.
Facts
Goes on sale Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2026
Starting today, Friday, Oct. 9, 2026
The show has now aired more than 100 episodes this year
Ascend CEO 日下瑞貴 to speak at “Manufacturing AI Logistics Conference 2026 in Hiroshima”
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日下瑞貴, president and CEO of アセンド株式会社, will speak at “Manufacturing AI Logistics Conference 2026 in Hiroshima,” to be held at the Hiroshima International Conference Center on Oct. 14, 2026.
Open Networking & Edge (ONE) Summit Japan announces program, with AI as its central theme
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Linux Foundation Networking (LFN) has announced the first batch of sessions for ONE Summit Japan 2026, to be held in Tokyo on Dec. 10-11, 2026. The event will be held alongside Open Source Summit Japan and will examine how AI is reshaping networks and how networks are evolving to support next-generation AI infrastructure. The program covers technical topics including agentic AI, autonomous operations, 6G, Open RAN and edge computing.
Facts
Oct. 1, 2026
Dec. 10-11
For more than 10 years
Companies mentioned：The Linux Foundation Japan、Linux Foundation Networking、LF Networking、LFN、Linux Foundation
ANELLA CAFE Shinjuku store to relocate and reopen as the Shinjuku Yotsuya store on Oct. 9 (Friday)! A more spacious, open setting with refreshed interiors offers a relaxing retreat.
For everyone who loves travel and mystery! A new themed travel guide, In the Footsteps of Agatha Christie, explores the landscapes loved by the Queen of Mystery and the settings behind her celebrated works!
AGBIOTECH to speak at general meeting and seminar of the Midori GX Overseas Expansion Consortium
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OriginalAGBIOTECH株式会社は、農林水産省が推進する「みどりGX海外展開コンソーシアム」の総会およびセミナーに登壇し、環境保全型農業における取り組みとグローバル展開について発表した。具体的には、Private Bio Farm事業、営農管理アプリ「ビオアプリ」による農水省システムとのAPI連携（最大23品目対応）、およびインドでのカーボンクレジット創出プロジェクトについて紹介した。
ORICO announces a 5-port USB hub with built-in SD/microSD card reader—5Gbps high-speed transfers, angled design, support for both self-powered and bus-powered operation, and broad compatibility
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ORICO has announced a 5-port USB hub with built-in SD/microSD card readers. Features include 5Gbps high-speed transfer, an angled design, and support for both self-powered and bus-powered operation. A hidden-code discount is available for a limited time.
Capturing Fukuoka's warmth and energy in a rich gradient of warm colors. A flower box exclusive to the Fukuoka store launches early on Oct. 9 (Friday).
“Tsurugisan Super Forest Road Meeting 2026” will be held in 那賀町, 徳島県 on Nov. 1, with a free, no-registration-required event where off-road fans can enjoy the autumn foliage.
《Wins top presentation award from among all 136 presentations》Joint paper by 株式会社吉匠建築工藝 President and Representative Director Sōtarō Yoshikawa and colleagues wins top presentation award at international conference EURO SEC 6, held at Politecnico di Torino in Italy
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A joint paper by 株式会社吉匠建築工藝 President and Representative Director Sōtarō Yoshikawa and colleagues won the top presentation award from among all 136 presentations at the international conference “EURO SEC 6,” held at Politecnico di Torino in Italy.
【Onshi-Hakone Park】80 pots of zaru chrysanthemums on display to add color to the autumn park
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At Kanagawa Prefectural Onshi-Hakone Park, 80 pots of zaru chrysanthemums will be on display at the Lakeside Observatory from Oct. 17 to Nov. 13, 2026.
“BioMatsuge,” aka “Bio Lucia Eyelash Serum,” nominated for the “Qoo10 MEGA BEAUTY AWARDS 2026”! Voting open through Oct. 14
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“Bio Lucia Eyelash Serum,” from the hair care brand Bio Lucia (ビオルチア) offered by 株式会社ソーシャルテック, has been nominated in the eyelashes category of the “Qoo10 MEGA BEAUTY AWARDS 2026,” held on Qoo10, operated by eBay Japan合同会社. Public voting is open through Oct. 14, 2026.
【Famous swords × hot spring tour】Applications open for a New Year’s trip to welcome good fortune with a first shrine visit of the year at Ise Grand Shrine／名古屋刀剣ワールド
【Sagamihara City】Want to cheer on the launch of JAXA’s high-profile Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) mission at an early-morning public viewing on 10/20?
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Sagamihara City will hold a public viewing of the launch of JAXA’s Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) mission early on Oct. 20 at the Kira-boshi Galaxy Planetarium in the municipal museum.
AndTech publishes book “Latest Developments, Control Technologies and Applications of Negative Thermal Expansion Materials”
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株式会社AndTech published the book “Latest Developments, Control Technologies and Applications of Negative Thermal Expansion Materials” on Sept. 30, 2026, bringing together fundamentals, development, control technologies and applications of negative thermal expansion materials. The price is ¥44,000.
Hiraki Shoes × popular illustrator トコロコムギ team up for the first time! 4 cat-filled home items unveiled
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ヒラキ株式会社 began selling 4 cat-patterned items—a cushion, blanket, loungewear and room shoes—created in its first collaboration with illustrator トコロコムギ, through its official online shop on Oct. 9, 2026.
ORICO unveils clamp-mounted 5-in-1 USB-C hub—tool-free installation on desks and monitors, 5Gbps high-speed transfer, self-powered and bus-powered operation, and space-saving aluminum alloy design
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ORICO has unveiled a 5-in-1 USB-C hub that can be secured to a desk or monitor with a clamp. It requires no tools to install and features 5Gbps high-speed data transfer, support for both self-powered and bus-powered operation, and an aluminum alloy construction. It is currently available for ¥1,836, an effective discount of about 36% from the regular price of ¥2,880, as part of a limited-time promotion.
【Nagasaki・Unzen】Fish with your hands free, then steam and enjoy your catch in a hot spring. Fishing gear rentals offered at “GOOD TIDE OBAMA” in Obama Onsen in collaboration with GLOBERIDE and fishing media outlet “BEFORE YOU WAKE UP”
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一般社団法人雲仙観光局 will offer DAIWA-brand fishing gear rentals at the “GOOD TIDE OBAMA” event in Obama Onsen on Oct. 18, 2026, in collaboration with GLOBERIDE and fishing media outlet “BEFORE YOU WAKE UP.”
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Oct. 18, 2026
Original1本500円
40 minutes
Original1名6,000円
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Around 50 servings each
All items: ¥500
Original1艇4,000円
Original1艇5,000円
30 kg or more
Wind speed: 3 m/sec.
Original1名1,000円
Founded in 1958
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人雲仙観光局、グローブライド株式会社、GLOBERIDE、DAIWA、BEFORE YOU WAKE UP、湯宿 蒸気家、R CINQ FAMILLE、フレッシュマートナカムラ、カレーライフ、Lion J、とさや酒店
【Yamanashi・Fuji Five Lakes】“TOTONOI富士山中湖,” a sauna glamping resort with Mount Fuji views from every room, launches Halloween campaign｜Plans for October bookings offer up to 30% off, plus Halloween rooms
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The glamping resort “TOTONOI富士山中湖” in Yamanakako, Yamanashi, is running a Halloween campaign and plans offering up to 30% off for October bookings. It also offers extended sauna sessions, BBQ and plans that allow guests to bring their dogs.
ホテルニューオータニ大阪 will hold a collaboration sweets buffet with 株式会社サンリオ character Pompompurin starting Oct. 9. The buffet will feature exclusive drinks, original sweets and savory items, and limited-time merchandise will also be given away.
Plastic recycler esa turns recycled material from semiconductor cover films that had been incinerated into blackboard erasers
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株式会社esa and 日本理化学工業 announced the commercialization of a blackboard eraser made using Repla®, recycled material from cover film used for semiconductors, as a result of collaboration under an MOU signed in December 2025.
Facts
While approximately 400 million tons of plastic are produced annually
the recycling rate is less than one-tenth
Original両社は2025年12月に北海道美唄市でMOU（基本合意書）を締結しており
Employees with intellectual disabilities currently make up approximately 70% of the workforce
The company began hiring people with disabilities in 1960
Urahoro Town and 東洋ライス株式会社 sign comprehensive partnership agreement — Promoting residents’ health from pregnancy and childbirth through childhood and old age
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Urahoro Town and 東洋ライス株式会社 signed a comprehensive partnership agreement on October 8, Reiwa 8, to promote health and food education. Initiatives include distributing Kinmemai rice to households raising children, introducing it in school lunches, and providing food assistance during disasters.
First in Aichi Prefecture! Public forest timber used in a private-sector project: thinned wood from 海上の森 used in the interior of 三代目鳥メロ刈谷駅前店
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ワタミ株式会社 used thinned wood harvested from the prefectural forest 海上の森 in Seto, Aichi Prefecture, as interior wall material at its izakaya 三代目鳥メロ刈谷駅前店. This is the first case in Aichi Prefecture of prefectural forest timber being used in the interior of a privately operated restaurant.
Facts
Since 2020
Conducted continuously 4 times a year
An area of approximately 2 ha
May 1986
Companies mentioned：ワタミ株式会社、ワタミ、公益財団法人 Save Earth Foundation、SEF、環境省
Event report: Enjoying delicious meals out despite rising prices! Supporting demand for “budget dining”—a practical way to eat out with good time and cost efficiency
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株式会社ハイデイ日高 announced that, to support demand for “budget dining” amid rising prices, it will launch its new “Rich Pork Bone Soy Sauce Ramen” and revamp its main menu starting October 9, 2026.
Facts
The Hidakaya Group has reached a total of 477 stores
Available for 628 yen per bowl (690 yen including tax)
More than approximately 2,000 food items are set to see price increases in April 2026
Approximately 4,900 items saw price increases in September
Reduced by 20 yen from the regular price, to 282 yen (310 yen including tax)
110 yen (120 yen including tax), 10 yen off the regular price
A new option that substantially reduces real estate brokerage fees: flat fee of 330,000 yen for transactions under 100 million yen | “0.3 Flat-Fee Brokerage” launches nationwide
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株式会社GLH launched “0.3 Flat-Fee Brokerage,” a nationwide real estate transaction brokerage service, in October 2026. The service charges a flat fee of 330,000 yen for properties priced under 100 million yen and 0.33% of the price for properties priced at 100 million yen or more, delivering substantial savings compared with the statutory maximum fees.
Sing, share and savor dishes from around the world! “World Culture Festival 2026,” where local expressions of gratitude earn points, to be held November 8 in Shimoda, Shizuoka Prefecture
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IZUとDAO合同会社 will hold “World Culture Festival 2026” in Shimoda, Shizuoka Prefecture, on November 8, 2026, in partnership with ELENTO合同会社 to mark the 1st anniversary of the launch of its local points program, “IZU POINT.”
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Approximately 10.3 million points in total circulation
“World Culture Festival 2026” will be held in Shimoda, Shizuoka Prefecture, on Sunday, November 8, 2026
SOUNDPEATS will launch its flagship wireless earbuds “Aura Nebula,” featuring a quad-brid system and 5 drivers, and run a special sale during Amazon Prime Thanksgiving.
A total of 1,050 booths from across Japan! One of the largest events of its kind in Kyushu: Fukuoka Handmade & General Goods Festa 2026 Winter, December 4 (Friday)–6 (Sunday), 3 days
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“Fukuoka Handmade & General Goods Festa 2026 Winter” will be held at Fukuoka International Center from December 4–6, 2026, with 1,050 booths from across Japan, making it one of the largest events of its kind in Kyushu. 株式会社アドベンチャー will serve as the event office.
“ERP Renewal Guide 2027” released for information systems and digital transformation professionals; provides a systematic look at why ERP implementation and renewal projects fail and how to address the issues
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Ascend株式会社 has released the white paper “ERP Renewal Guide 2027,” explaining the causes of failure in ERP implementation and renewal projects and how to address them.
The key to restaurant management—FL management—in one system. DXONE to launch integrated management system for restaurant franchises and group headquarters soon
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DXONE株式会社 plans to launch soon an integrated management system for restaurant franchise headquarters and multi-location restaurant groups, centered on FL management (food costs and labor costs) and incorporating sales, ordering, QSC and SV operations.
Make statement-making design pieces more accessible. Following the positive reception of its new brand, “Signature Studio,” the brand will open its first showroom in Jiyugaoka. Open to the general public.
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株式会社宮武製作所 will open the first showroom for its new brand, “Signature Studio,” in Jiyugaoka, Meguro, Tokyo, on October 15, 2026. The showroom will also be open to the general public.
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Thursday, October 15, 2026
10:00～18:00
Founded: June 1960
Companies mentioned：株式会社宮武製作所、エア・リゾーム、Signature Studio
パーク ハイアット ニセコ HANAZONO promotes “local production for local consumption” with contract farmers in Rankoshi Town
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パーク ハイアット ニセコ HANAZONO has partnered with Masato Miyatake, a contract farmer in Rankoshi Town, and begun serving locally produced rice, including “Nanatsuboshi” and “Yui.”
Lecture Report: Takafumi Suzue, Representative Director and President, spoke at the “Regional Real Estate Utilization Business Summit” hosted by Funai Research Institute
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Takafumi Suzue, Representative Director and President of Green Energy & Company, Inc., spoke at the “Regional Real Estate Utilization Business Summit” hosted by Funai Research Institute, explaining a growth strategy based on grid-scale battery storage businesses that utilize regional real estate.
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Sept. 24, 2026
Annual sales exceeding 15 billion yen
Sales of approximately 18.4 billion yen
Sales of 30 billion yen
More than 120 locations nationwide
Approximately 9 million households nationwide
Approximately 420,000 ha
Energy self-sufficiency rate: 15.3%
Raise the renewable energy ratio to 40–50%
In fiscal 2040
Rated output is 49.5 kW
Battery capacity is 200 kWh
The equipment area is approximately 18 m²
Business investment starts at approximately 20 million yen
Bringing spin bikes into everyday life. ROOM FIT launches “ROOMBIKE SPIN”
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株式会社Xcountry has launched the home-use spin bike “ROOMBIKE SPIN” under its indoor fitness brand “ROOM FIT.” It accommodates users 145–185 cm tall, offers a maximum continuous-use time of 120 minutes, and has a suggested retail price of 33,800 yen.
名古屋市交通局 × Nagoya Diamond Dolphins: “Take the city bus or subway to a Dolphins home game!”
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The Nagoya Diamond Dolphins will partner with 名古屋市交通局 to hold a “City Bus and Subway Game-Day Campaign,” distributing limited-edition merchandise and other benefits to fans who travel to home games by city bus or subway. An advertising charter train will also run on the Meijo Subway Line.
富士商株式会社 updates its workplace with “free-address seating” and “raised-access flooring” to create a more comfortable working environment
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Fujisho, a subsidiary of Fujisho Group Holdings, completely renovated the 3rd floor of its headquarters in Sanyo-Onoda, Yamaguchi Prefecture. By installing raised-access flooring and introducing free-address seating, it created a workplace suited to flexible working styles.
glafit to exhibit at “Japan Mobility Show Bizweek 2026” — Micro-sharing service “WANDERIDE” transforms tourist-area secondary transportation from “getting around” into an “experiential activity”
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glafit株式会社 will exhibit at “Japan Mobility Show Bizweek 2026,” held at Makuhari Messe from October 13 to 16, 2026, showcasing its micro-sharing service “WANDERIDE” and electric cycle “NFR-01 Pro+.” Its Representative Director, President and CEO, Teizo Narumi, will also speak on October 16.
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Original2026年10月13日（火）から16日（金）まで
Anyone aged 16 or older can ride without a driver’s license
We have been rolling this out since 2025
It has been introduced in more than 20 areas nationwide