ターキッシュ エアラインズ reaches 9 million passengers in September 2026
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ターキッシュ エアラインズ carried 9 million passengers in September 2026 and achieved an overall load factor of 86.8%. Cumulative passenger numbers reached 73 million, and its fleet grew to 568 aircraft.
Facts
Passenger numbers reached 9 million in September
The overall load factor reached 86.8%
Available seat kilometers (ASK) reached ...24.6 billion kilometers
Cargo and mail volume reached ...a total of 205,700 tons
Online oripa service launches in the United States, expanding to 4 countries and regions following Japan, Taiwan and Hong Kong
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株式会社日本トレカセンター launched its online oripa service, 日本トレカセンター, in the United States on October 9, 2026, expanding its operations to 4 countries and regions following Japan, Taiwan and Hong Kong.
VISIT JOURNAL STANDARD celebrates its 1st anniversary!
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VISIT JOURNAL STANDARD, operated by 株式会社ベイクルーズ, will hold a 1st anniversary event at its Kyoto Sanjo store on October 10. Limited-edition items and displays from brands including Brass Shoe Co., PLYWOOD and The 2 Monkeys will be featured.
GenerativeX launches AI-powered cybersecurity support service
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株式会社GenerativeX has launched a cybersecurity support service using generative AI and AI agents. The service covers 3 areas: vulnerability detection, incident response and building defensive capabilities. To address the automation and acceleration of attacks, it aims to move from conventional, human-centered operations to an AI-led redesign.
[October and November only] Save ¥300 compared with last year! The fall-exclusive “2 Mushroom Burger with Porcini Aroma” is back.
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エステールホールディングス株式会社's ヴィレッジヴァンガードダイナー will hold its fall-exclusive “Deep Forest Burger Fair” and “Mont Blanc Pancake Fair” starting October 1, 2026, selling limited-time items including a Hanabiratake and Porcini Burger, a Grand Mushroom Porcini Burger and Mont Blanc Pancakes.
Notice on opening a “Security Consultation Desk” to prepare for attacks in the AI era, drawing on diagnostic and authentication expertise developed in the financial sector
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株式会社トレードワークス has opened a “Security Consultation Desk” to help prepare for cyberattacks in the AI era, drawing on expertise it has developed serving financial institutions. Citing statistical data from 警察庁 and 金融庁, it points to the rising toll of ransomware and phishing attacks, as well as the risks of AI misuse.
Facts
There were 123 reported ransomware cases in the first half of 2026
About 60% (79 cases) involved small and medium-sized businesses
Original2026年7月の1か月だけで66,119件に上りました
There were 10,639 cases of unauthorized securities account trading from January 2025 through August 2026
Fujimino City employee prevents bank transfer fraud
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心太郎坂本, an employee of the Environmental Affairs Division of Fujimino City, rescued an elderly woman who was at risk of falling victim to a refund scam at an ATM operated by 埼玉りそな銀行 and received a city commendation for his service.
“A time when protein is part of employee benefits”: オフィスODEKO launches a health management program at ピープルソフトウェア株式会社 aiming to “improve health checkup results”
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オフィスODEKO, a health management support service run by 株式会社ODEKO, has launched a health management program at the IT company ピープルソフトウェア株式会社 that includes protein use and health seminars.
Opening October 10 (Sat.)–October 18 (Sun.)! “The Art Exhibition: Japan’s Finest Beauty and Spirit Create the Future—BEAUTY&SPIRIT OF JAPAN—<Prayer>” (一般社団法人夢洲新産業・都市創造機構)
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“The Art Exhibition: Japan’s Finest Beauty and Spirit Create the Future—BEAUTY&SPIRIT OF JAPAN—<Prayer>,” hosted by 一般社団法人夢洲新産業・都市創造機構, will be held at 真言宗泉涌寺派総本山 御寺 泉涌寺 from October 10 to 18, 2026.
[For university faculty and staff] An FD & SD webinar, “The Latest Trends in AI Education to Share with University Faculty and Staff: AI Fundamentals and Practical Skills to Teach Students,” will be held on Friday, October 30.
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株式会社dott will hold an FD & SD webinar for university faculty and staff on October 30, 2026, offering insights into the latest trends in AI education and ways to improve practical AI skills.
三井アウトレットパーク 倉敷, operated by 三井不動産商業マネジメント株式会社, will mark its 15th anniversary in December 2026. To celebrate, it will hold a 15th Anniversary Thank You Sale from October 31 to December 6 of the same year, with special events including discounts of up to 80% off, a sweets festival and premium gift certificate sales.
Facts
15th anniversary
Up to 80% off
A total of 12 food festivals
16 popular shops
18 shops in total over 3 days
10 popular pastry chefs
Gift certificates worth 6,000 yen
On sale for ¥5,000
10% off the amount spent when billed
Approximately 150,000 LED lights
Approximately 105 stores
Companies mentioned：三井不動産商業マネジメント株式会社、三井アウトレットパーク 倉敷、アリオ倉敷、三井ショッピングパークカード≪セゾン≫、三井ショッピングパークアプリ、PET THREE
Mobile game “Crows × WORST UNLIMITED” celebrates its 2.5th anniversary! Starting today, October 9 (Friday), the ultimate festival—the 2.5th Anniversary—is underway!
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The mobile game “Crows × WORST UNLIMITED” will mark its 2.5th anniversary on October 10, with an anniversary campaign starting October 9. Events include a chance to obtain a new LEGEND character and up to 140 free pulls.
[For marketing leaders] Are marketing results informing management decisions? Sessions featuring Kyoichi Ikeo and Takuma Kobayashi of POLA to stream November 10
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TOYNOVA株式会社 will stream “MARKETING NOVA SUMMIT 2026 Autumn” online on November 10, 2026. The keynote will feature a discussion between Kyoichi Ikeo, Takuma Kobayashi and Atsushi Yoshinaga on connecting marketing with management.
VAAP launches trial service of emergency AI inquiry desk to support urgent customer response to information leaks and other incidents
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Ｈｍｃｏｍｍ株式会社 will begin trial provision on October 13, 2026, of the “VAAP Emergency AI Inquiry Desk Suite (provisional name),” which supports urgent customer response to incidents such as unauthorized access and information leaks.
Facts
Launching October 13, 2026
The inquiry desk will be set up within 1–3 days
Providing intensive support for a standard period of 30 days
OriginalSBCメディカルグループ 藤本 直也、採用担当者・経営者向けビジネスカンファレンス「採用ウルトラキャンプ 2026 in 京都」に登壇決定
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OriginalSBCメディカルグループホールディングスの連結子会社であるSBCメディカルグループの藤本直也氏が、2026年10月14日に開催される株式会社ワンキャリア主催のビジネスカンファレンス「採用ウルトラキャンプ 2026 in 京都」に登壇し、同社ブースでは福利厚生プログラム「SBC Wellness」を出展する。
Facts
Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026
About 1,300 recruiters, business leaders and CHROs
Participant satisfaction reached 95.5%※
469 respondents
Original2014年、レバレジーズ株式会社に新卒入社
Became the company’s first executive officer in 2017
Oversees strategy, marketing, data, product development and new business development across all 60 businesses
Original2026年6月、SBCメディカルグループに参画
Applications can be submitted in as little as 5 minutes
Listed on the U.S. NASDAQ market in September 2024
Also selected for the U.S. stock index “Russell 3000” in June 2025
[New series begins!!] Is the cute younger puppy really a sadistic, obsessively devoted guy!? “Don’t Show That Melted Expression to Anyone but Me? ~My Puppy-Like Childhood Friend’s Younger Brother Turned Out to Be a Sadistic Younger Top~” Episodes 1–4 released early all at once! | 恋＊COMACHI
“Thank you” in the everyday lives of parents and children. ママチャーム launches “Baby Day” campaign on October 10
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The “mamacharm” brand, developed by Takeuchi Pharmaceutical, will run a campaign on Instagram from October 10 through 18, 2026, to mark “Baby Day” on October 10, giving away products to 20 winners selected by lottery.
Facts
From Saturday, October 10, 2026, through Sunday, October 18
Sticker-collection RPG Bikkuriman Wonder Collection: The “Layer of Wind, Chapter １” begins in the Pangaraxy arc! New characters “Layer of Wind Windy” and “Demon Flex Botte Oro Cherry” make their debut!
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株式会社マーベラス announced the addition of “Layer of Wind, Chapter 1” to the Pangaraxy arc of the sticker-collection RPG Bikkuriman Wonder Collection, along with the debut of new characters. It also launched various content, including limited-time campaigns, gacha draws and a damage challenge event.
Binge-watch popular anime from youth magazines on ABEMA! All episodes of 3 popular anime series, World Trigger, D.Gray-man and Moriarty the Patriot, will stream for free in marathon broadcasts starting Saturday, Oct. 10!
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Starting Oct. 10, 2026, ABEMA will hold a special event offering free marathon broadcasts of every episode of 3 popular anime series based on youth magazines: World Trigger, D.Gray-man and Moriarty the Patriot.
Job-hunting futsal event to be held with Shunsuke Nakamura as a guest
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株式会社Conext Markting will hold a “job-hunting futsal” event for students expected to graduate in 2028 at Futsal Rise Toyosu on Dec. 3, 2026. Former Japan national team player Shunsuke Nakamura will attend as a special guest, and students and companies will connect through mini company information sessions and futsal games with mixed teams of students and HR staff.
Job-hunting futsal event to be held with Yoshito Okubo as a guest
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株式会社Conext Markting will hold a “job-hunting futsal” event for students expected to graduate in 2028 at Futsal Rise Toyosu on Nov. 26, 2026. Former Japan national soccer team player Yoshito Okubo will attend as a special guest, and students and company recruiters will connect through mini company information sessions and futsal games with mixed teams of students and HR staff.
Learning A-Z and ExploreLearning, providers of Raz-Plus, merge under new brand “ExploreK12”
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Learning A-Z and ExploreLearning merged in June 2026 under the new brand “ExploreK12,” while SmartEd will continue to provide support as the exclusive distributor of Raz-Plus in Japan.
[ルイ·ヴィトン] Beauty Looks – Spring-Summer 2027 Women’s Fashion Show
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Louis Vuitton unveiled the beauty looks for its Spring-Summer 2027 Women’s Fashion Show. Pat McGrath, the brand’s cosmetics creative director, presented makeup using products including LV Baume, Rouge and Ombres, based on a concept that highlights the skin’s natural radiance.
Case study released on building a “temporary website” using web archives and AI
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株式会社つなぐ has used web archives and AI to build a “temporary website” for companies to use while awaiting restoration of their corporate sites, and released a case study comprising 5 pages based on its own website as it appeared in 2021.
[Kaga Irien] Berlin contemporary art collective frontviews to make its Japan debut! International art exhibition “Drawn from Quiet Waters” runs for a limited time starting Oct. 10
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The international art exhibition “Drawn from Quiet Waters,” the Japan debut of Berlin contemporary art collective frontviews, will open on Oct. 10, 2026, at Kaga Irien, operated by 株式会社リナシェンテ.
Facts
From Saturday, October 10, 2026, through Sunday, October 18
A diverse collection of works by 11 artists
General admission: 600 yen
Groups (20 people or more): 490 yen
Opened in April 2024 as a cultural tourism facility
[New Release] RORRY MagAir, a MagSafe-compatible power bank with 2 built-in cables and a 360° stand—high-capacity 10000mAh battery for easier everyday life
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ロリー・ジャパン株式会社 will begin selling the MagSafe-compatible power bank “RORRY MagAir,” featuring 2 built-in cables and a 360° rotating stand, on Oct. 10, 2026. It has a capacity of 10000mAh, supports simultaneous charging of an iPhone and Apple Watch, and can power up to 5 devices.
A household budget strategy to build better saving habits! Secure peace of mind in retirement with Croissant Special Edition: Household Budget Book 2027
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株式会社マガジンハウス released its long-selling household budget book, Croissant Special Edition: Household Budget Book 2027, on Oct. 8, 2026. Amid a difficult economic climate marked by rising prices and a weak yen, the book’s lead feature, supervised by financial planner Masako Hatanaka, offers Q&A on building retirement savings and cutting expenses, and proposes strategies for enriching daily life through household budgeting.
Dolphin Wave and メロンブックス launch collaboration! Guaranteed collaboration Dolphin gacha and boss battle event underway!
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株式会社HONEY∞PARADE GAMES is holding a collaboration event between the exhilarating jet battle game Dolphin Wave and メロンブックス. The event features limited-edition gacha draws, boss battles, character wrapping and login bonuses.
Facts
1,500 paid Marine Stones
After maintenance ends on 2026/10/9 (Fri.)
Until 2026/10/20 (Tue.) 13:59
Companies mentioned：株式会社HONEY∞PARADE GAMES、メロンブックス、バレット、Marvelous Inc.、DMM GAMES
[Starting Oct. 22 at 19:00] Former executive from a major VTuber agency to speak! Webinar to explain how to create character designs that go viral on social media
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株式会社uyet will host a free webinar on Oct. 22, 2026, featuring former executives of a major VTuber agency who will explain how to create character designs that go viral on social media.
Facts
From 19:00 on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026
Supporting more than 1,000 VTubers in total
At ANYCOLOR株式会社 since 2018
Oversaw the production process for illustrations at Cygames from 2012
Miyazaki Nichinichi Shimbun launches functional food supplement for eye and brain health
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株式会社宮崎日日新聞社 has launched a functional food supplement containing lutein and zeaxanthin, “Miyazaki Nichinichi Shimbun: Smart Health Habits—Eye and Brain Health Support.” It costs 2,470 yen, including tax and free shipping.
マンダリン オリエンタル 東京 announces a range of festive plans spanning Christmas and the New Year
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マンダリン オリエンタル 東京 has announced limited-time festive plans running from October 2026 through January 2027, covering the period from Christmas to the New Year. Offerings include accommodation packages, limited-edition cakes and osechi, and special menus at restaurants and the spa.
Facts
Approximately 3,000 yen
Limited to 50 units
¥7,992
¥32,400
¥3,240
Limited to 20 units
¥16,200
9,900 yen on weekdays
11,000 yen on weekends and holidays
27,500 yen
Lunch, 4-course menu: 13,420 yen
Dinner, 5-course menu: 25,300 yen
¥49,500 yen
Limited to 20 sets
Two-tier box, 2027: ¥48,600
Three-tier box, 2027: ¥24,840
Companies mentioned：マンダリン オリエンタル 東京、マンダリン オリエンタル、マンダリン オリエンタル ホテル グループ、ローレウス・スポーツ・フォー・グッド、Laureus Sport for Good
[Limited gift!] Now is the perfect time for autumn reading! Tokyo Shoten holds a “Small Gift Fair.”
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東京書店株式会社 will hold a “Small Gift Fair,” giving an acrylic keychain featuring “Mahoutsukai Miine” to the first 15 customers who purchase 2 or more of its books through 絵本ナビ.
Yokoyama Tadayoshi’s “The Right Answer for Vacant Homes” set for publication by 扶桑社 on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026!!
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Yokoyama Tadayoshi of 横山保全株式会社 will publish his book “The Right Answer for Vacant Homes” through 扶桑社 on Oct. 20, 2026. The book compiles know-how on making use of vacant homes. To mark its publication, the company will co-host the “Minpaku Inn and Real Estate Investment Festival 2026” and run a crowdfunding campaign.
Facts
The era of 9 million vacant homes
Price: 1,760 yen (tax included)
Real Estate Business Study Group: 10th anniversary
A matcha experience to enjoy standing in Kanazawa’s Higashi Chaya District. barrier 1F reopens on Oct. 10
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株式会社SU-BEE will renovate the 1F of barrier, its Japanese restaurant in Kanazawa’s Higashi Chaya District, on Oct. 10, 2026, opening a space where visitors can enjoy a matcha experience while standing.
Facts
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Matcha bowl: 5,000 yen
7,000 yen
10,000 yen
Whisk: 1,500 yen
Whisk holder: 1,000 yen
Tea scoop: 1,000 yen
Matcha you prepare yourself: 800 yen
Matcha latte (HOT / ICED): 800 yen
Matcha oat milk latte (HOT / ICED): 800 yen
Matcha brown sugar syrup latte (HOT / ICED): 800 yen
Tokyo Century wins Bronze Awards for 2 projects at the “In-house Newsletter Awards 2026”
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2 projects from Tokyo Century’s web-based in-house newsletter “BLUEM” won Bronze Awards at the “In-house Newsletter Awards 2026,” organized by Withworks. A record 253 companies and 568 projects applied in fiscal 2026.
[4 days only] Go on a kimono “treasure hunt”! MKグループ’s Hiratsuka Logistics Center to open to the public for a special event
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きもの京彩, part of まるやま・京彩グループ, will hold a kimono exhibition and sale at MKグループ’s Hiratsuka Logistics Center in Hiratsuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, for 4 days from Oct. 16 to 19, 2026.
First in Aichi Prefecture! “なかがわ 街仲食堂 by ジーバーFOOD,” an onigiri shop where local seniors take center stage, opens Oct. 10!
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株式会社ジーバー announced that it will open “なかがわ 街仲食堂 by ジーバーFOOD,” an onigiri shop led by seniors, in Nakagawa Ward, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, on Oct. 10, 2026. Its partner company is アイデアルケア株式会社, and a crowdfunding campaign is underway.
Facts
1,892 municipalities nationwide
Opening on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026
Set with 1 onigiri: 550 yen
Target amount: 1 million yen
A cumulative total of 615 seniors have participated
Horus AI releases add-in version of “Zumen AI,” an AI tool that automates CAD design work
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ホルスAI株式会社 released an add-in version of “Zumen AI,” an AI tool that automates CAD design work, on Oct. 9, 2026. Compatible with SOLIDWORKS, AutoCAD and other software, it supports tasks such as creating 3D models from drawings. The service is available with initial costs starting at 500,000 yen and monthly usage fees starting at 0 yen on a pay-as-you-go basis. A 14-day free trial is available.
Nov. 14 (Sat.) and 15 (Sun.): venue layout announced for “FIELDSTYLE EXPO 2026” at Aichi Sky Expo! Advance ticket sales start at 10:00 on Oct. 10 (Sat.)
Club mascots that received the “Risonya Award” and original keychains featuring “Risonya” to be handed out at game venues—“Risonya” will liven up 4 games in the “りそなグループ B.LEAGUE 2026-27 SEASON”
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“Risonya,” the communication character of りそなグループ, will distribute original keychains created in collaboration with club mascots that received the “Risonya Award” in B.LEAGUE MASCOT OF THE YEAR 2025-26 at 4 game venues during the 2026-27 season.
石川県立九谷焼技術研修所 will hold its fall open campus on Oct. 17 and 18, 2026. In addition to facility tours and admissions consultations, the “Fall Kutani Ware Tea Bowl Festival” will also be held at 九谷陶芸村 on the same days, with Kutani ware experiences and sales.
“Try the jobs of Shinkansen maintenance staff and station staff! Sneak into Shin-Omuta Station and a maintenance base” event to be held!!
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JR九州 will hold an experience event for elementary school students to try the jobs of Shinkansen maintenance staff and station staff at Shin-Omuta Station and a maintenance base on Nov. 29, 2026.
Choosing clothes for petite women takes more than just adjusting the length. Gracea releases the “Mio One-Piece,” designed to flatter the figure and create a streamlined look
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Gracea, a fashion brand for petite working women, released its new “Mio One-Piece” on its official online store on Oct. 9, 2026.
Two major entertainment festivals in Ikebukuro meet on Nov. 1! Ikebukuro Halloween Cosplay Fest 2026 × TOSHIMA STREET FES 2026
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Ikebukuro Halloween Cosplay Fest 2026 and TOSHIMA STREET FES 2026 will hold a joint event, “BOUNCE!,” at Animate Theater on Nov. 1. The program will feature a variety of content, including a special live performance by Mayu Maeshima and dance battles.
[Pre-opening results] Visitors surprised by a 57% revisit rate. Yaokin’s official fan site grand-opens today as “Umaimura” on Cloud Circus’s “Metabadge”!
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“Umaimura,” the official fan community site of 株式会社やおきん, built using Cloud Circus’s customer engagement platform “Metabadge,” has officially launched, reporting a high revisit rate and habit-forming user behavior during its pre-opening period.
Facts
Membership has already topped 600
96% of participants explored multiple pieces of content
As many as 96.0% (240 people) also took part in quests such as the “Cultivation Game”
An average of 2.3 days
Of those, 57% were returning participants
About 1 in 4 participants (25.4%) took part for 2 or more days
Access for up to 11 consecutive days
The reward redemption rate reached 64%
Of those, 65% redeemed their rewards within just “1 minute” of earning them
『メジャスピ』 2nd anniversary campaign starts Wednesday, Oct. 14. Log in to get the newly added Shohei Ohtani player!
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株式会社コナミデジタルエンタテインメント will run several campaigns to mark the 2nd anniversary of the mobile game “eBaseball™: MLB PRO SPIRIT,” starting Oct. 14, including distributing a new Shohei Ohtani card and offering players selected by Kenshi Sugiya.
“Suku-waku Navigator Schools,” central to peer learning among participating preschools in the “Tokyo Suku-waku Program,” selected for the 5th round
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東京都 has added 29 schools to the 5th group of “Suku-waku Navigator Schools,” which serve as a hub for peer learning among participating preschools in the “Tokyo Suku-waku Program,” supporting the growth and development of infants and young children. The schools began activities today. A total of 106 schools have now been selected.
Facts
Approximately 3,400 schools
106 schools
29 schools
Companies mentioned：東京都、CEDEP、東京大学大学院教育学研究科附属発達保育実践政策学センター、中央区立京橋朝海幼稚園、港区立西麻布保育園、新宿区立あいじつ子ども園、新宿せいが子ども園、ミントリーフ西小山園Ⅰ、Ange Garden Nursery & School 荏原園、アソシエ祐天寺西保育園、大田区立大森西保育園、大田区立千鳥保育園、大田区立本羽田保育園、多摩川保育園、あっぷる池上保育園、世田谷仁慈保幼園、世田谷代田仁慈保幼園、光塩幼稚園、荒川区立原保育園、にじいろ保育園南田中、信愛学舎みどり幼稚園、練馬二葉保育園、なぎさ幼稚園、アゼリー保育園、江戸川幼稚園、甲ノ原保育園、なすび保育園、畑中保育園、キッズガーデン新小金井、国立クムクム保育園、コマクサ幼稚園、新島村立式根島保育園
ブラウブリッツ秋田 × 喜久水酒造 collaboration sake “Junmai Ginjo Aoki Chosen” now available online
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The collaboration sake “Junmai Ginjo Aoki Chosen” by ブラウブリッツ秋田 and 喜久水酒造 is now available online. Limited to 777 bottles, priced at ¥3,520. A portion of sales will be donated to the Akita Stadium Project.
Nothing launches autumn sale with discounts of up to 40% off! Also taking part in Amazon Prime Appreciation Festival
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Nothing will hold an autumn sale with discounts of up to 40% off on its official website from Oct. 13 to 25, and will also take part in Amazon Prime Appreciation Festival. Sales of the Phone (3a) Lite on Amazon and a bundle discount campaign will also begin.
[AlphaDrive Kochi] Opens “AX Consultation Desk” for non-engineers
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株式会社アルファドライブ高知 will open “AX Consultation Desk,” a free consultation service on generative AI use for non-engineers, for small and medium-sized businesses and small-scale business operators in 高知県 starting Oct. 9, 2026.
[株式会社CIO] Upgrade from your current mobile battery to a safer semi-solid-state model. Announcement of the semi-solid-state mobile battery trade-in discount campaign
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株式会社CIO will run a “Semi-solid-state Mobile Battery Upgrade Discount Campaign” to encourage the switch to semi-solid-state mobile batteries with a lower risk of ignition. Eligible products can be purchased at 10% off from the Amazon CIO Official Store, and old batteries can also be collected.
DearOne to speak at “SPECTACLEs 2026,” a big data conference hosted by unerry
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株式会社DearOne (DearOne) will speak at “SPECTACLEs 2026,” a big data conference hosted by unerry, explaining how to implement customer experiences using real-world behavioral data and AI.
Facts
More than 1 billion IDs
47.5% store visit rate
3 times the visit frequency
Companies mentioned：株式会社DearOne、DearOne、株式会社NTTドコモ、株式会社unerry、unerry、一般社団法人LBMA Japan
Emin Yurumazu shares the rationale behind “the Nikkei average reaching ¥300,000” and tips for choosing stocks! Season 21 of “Asset Management! Manaberu Lovely” now available
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Matsui Securities has begun streaming Season 21 of “Asset Management! Manaberu Lovely” on its official YouTube channel. Instructor Emin Yurumazu predicts that the Nikkei Stock Average will exceed ¥300,000 by 2050, citing 4 reasons: inflation, Japan’s long-term stock market cycle, the return of supply chains to Japan, and capital inflows. The cast includes Magical Lovely, Testa, and Shiho Sada.
Facts
Nikkei average at ¥300,000
Exceeding ¥300,000 by 2050
Total profits exceed ¥10 billion
Starting stock investing with ¥3 million in initial capital
株式会社TKP will hold “TKP Special Day [Blue Revolution]” at the J2 League match between 大分トリニータ and ヴァンフォーレ甲府 at Crasus Dome Oita on October 25, 2026. The event will feature special viewing seats, talk events, and a raffle, and will contribute to regional revitalization.
[October 19] Online seminar: Relearning corporate valuation today—valuation fundamentals and responding to rising interest rates
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ビヨンドアーチパートナーズ株式会社 will hold an online seminar on October 19, 2026, explaining how to reassess corporate valuations using the DCF method amid rising interest rates.
[Event report] 101 people attend the Social Good Career Research Forum 2026
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プロビティ・グローバルサーチ株式会社 held the Social Good Career Research Forum 2026 in Tokyo on September 12, 2026, with 101 attendees. All participation fees were donated to the Kumamoto earthquake relief fund, and attendees took part in discussions and networking focused on career development.
Facts
101 attendees
5-hour program
94.6% newly connected with 3 or more people that day
62.2% said they were able to “take a small action” on the spot
[October 25] “Autumn Reggae Breeze 2026” to be held at Nishi-Umeda Park in Osaka! Top artists including HISATOMI, NG HEAD, and ARM STRONG set to perform
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The outdoor event “Autumn Reggae Breeze 2026,” centered on live reggae performances, will be held on October 25, 2026, at Re:EDGE PARK Nishi-Umeda (Nishi-Umeda Park) in Osaka. 7 artists, including HISATOMI, NG HEAD, and ARM STRONG, will perform, and food trucks, market vendors, and apparel shops will also be on site.
Facts
Oct. 25, 2026
3,500 yen
16:00
11 a.m.
7 artists
Approximately 3 million YouTube views
More than 16 million impressions
Companies mentioned：株式会社N.Create、Autumn Reggae Breeze 2026実行委員会、一般社団法人西梅田地下道管理協議会、チケットぴあ、BIG BANG CREW、KREVA、餓鬼レンジャー、ZEEBRA、山嵐、ラガラボMUSIQ、55LEVEL、HIGHEST MOUNTAIN、ONEROOTS MUSIC WORKS、N-O2、RED SPIDER、SOUND CLASH、WAR GWWAN 2K4、CLUB I to I、ROB STAR、U-MIO、DISSIDENT、ブルーシールアイス
YOUTH TIME JAPAN September 2026 issue published! Legendary rock band The Beatles, marking 60 years since their first visit to Japan, featured in the cover story!
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株式会社シップ published the October 2026 issue of the free paper “YOUTH TIME JAPAN,” distributed to high schools nationwide, on October 4. The cover story features The Beatles, marking 60 years since their first visit to Japan. The issue also highlights high school activities such as the canoe club at Gunma Prefectural Tatebayashi Technical High School and the Boccia Senbatsu Koshien.
Facts
Published on October 4
60th anniversary of their visit to Japan
Launches on October 2
6th album
The 2 songs “In My Life” and “Michelle”
The 75th edition is
6-time national champions
This 11th edition
August 8
All 44 teams
15 teams and seeded schools
All 16 teams
The 3rd edition is
17-year-old high school girl wrestler
The 118th Worker’s file
8 times a year
It is Friday, November 13
Movie GIFT (worth 2,000 yen)
16 pages
Approximately 2,000 schools distributed
Since its founding in 1998
More than 1,000 high school students nationwide
Companies mentioned：株式会社シップ、Apple Corps Ltd.、ワールド女子プロレス・ディアナ
常陸太田市, Ibaraki Prefecture, has introduced “Seki Family Hitachigyu,” raised by キャトルファームセキ, which has more than 50 years of tradition, as a new hometown tax donation reward.
Facts
Built up over more than 50 years
20 km from Mito City
Within about 120 km of central Tokyo
In June 2026, with a bookstore and café at its core
[Regular survey] Examples of advertising claims that may violate the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Act and the Act against Unjustifiable Premiums and Misleading Representations, 2026.10.9
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株式会社REGAL CORE announced the results of a regular survey conducted from August to October 2026, reporting examples of advertising claims in article landing pages that may violate the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Act or the Act against Unjustifiable Premiums and Misleading Representations.
[Rugby] コベルコ神戸スティーラーズ to take orders for 2026-27 season numbered authentic and replica jerseys
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コベルコ神戸スティーラーズ will begin taking orders for numbered authentic and replica jerseys for the 2026-27 season. The design is themed around “iron,” “flames,” and “Kobe,” and also features a Champions Trophy mark. The authentic jersey costs ¥25,000 and the replica costs ¥14,000. Orders will be accepted through the official online shop from October 13 to 26.
Real estate crowdfunding “FunFund” opens applications for Fund 17
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“FunFund,” a real estate crowdfunding service operated by 株式会社フロンティアハウス, has opened applications for Fund 17, which invests in an income-generating apartment building in Tama Ward, Kawasaki City.
Facts
Target fundraising amount: ¥30 million
Expected yield: 10.0% (annual)
Investment period: planned for 5 months
FunFund 17... formation decided on October 9, 2026
Distribution payment date / principal repayment date: April 7, 2027
Original1K（18.29㎡）
Companies mentioned：株式会社フロンティアハウス、FunFund、東証TOKYO PRO Market、J-Adviser
Experience “Heisei-cute” in Omiya. サン宝石 Fair to be held at Arche Omiya from October 17
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The Interactive Content Division of メモリーテックつくば株式会社, サン宝石, will hold a limited-time サン宝石 Fair at Arche Omiya from October 17, 2026, featuring accessories and stationery for sale, as well as a “make your own Hoppe-chan ring” experience.
Facts
October 17, 2026 (Saturday) to October 25 (Sunday)
The age of AI search! The latest strategies for making use of Google Maps!—Building a system on Maps to attract new patients
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Announcement of a free online seminar to be held by 株式会社WeBridge on October 27 about using Google Maps in the age of AI search and attracting new patients.
Free web seminar: An age when patients ask AI, “Where’s good?”—MEO strategies for clinics to be chosen on Google Maps
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Announcement of a free web seminar to be held by 株式会社WeBridge on October 29. It will explain MEO strategies and patient acquisition methods for clinics using Google Maps’ AI feature “Ask Maps.”
Anime おねがいアイプリ: Episode 28 synopsis and preview images released!
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The synopsis and preview images for Episode 28 of the anime おねがいアイプリ have been released, along with announcements of launch dates for 2 related amusement games and release information for toy products.
Domestic tours with Peach: Round-trip airfare + accommodation packages now on sale! Book an affordable fall or winter trip with グットリ!
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グッドトリップエクスプレス（グットリ）, a travel booking website operated by 日本空輸株式会社, has begun selling domestic tour packages using Peach’s winter flight schedule. Available for travel from October 25, 2026, through March 27, 2027, the packages combine round-trip airfare and accommodation and cover 23 routes, including New Chitose and Naha.
株式会社アースリボーン offers special prices with discounts of up to 20% on eligible MEIZU, MOVA and other products during Amazon’s Prime Appreciation Festival
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株式会社アースリボーン will offer discounts of up to 20% on eligible products from MEIZU, MOVA, Yaber, EWIN, Metapen and other brands during Amazon’s Prime Appreciation Festival.
Year-end parties are also becoming smaller and more diverse. さぶろうべい proposes “private year-end parties around a hot pot”
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株式会社SU-BEE is proposing private year-end parties centered on its “chicken and cabbage hot pot” for smaller, more diverse gatherings at its 5 さぶろうべい locations in Ishikawa Prefecture. According to a survey by ぐるなび, around 76% of people who want a private year-end party prefer groups of 6 or fewer. The company has prepared 3 banquet courses to meet this demand.
Facts
Loved for 75 years
5 さぶろうべい locations
Around 76% prefer “6 people or fewer”
Together, around 76% prefer 6 people or fewer
A survey conducted by 株式会社ぐるなび in 2025
Young chicken and premium pork course: 3,500 yen per person, tax included
Add all-you-can-drink for an additional 1,500 yen per person
4 locations in Ishikawa Prefecture
Currently operating 1 franchise location in Toyama Prefecture
東京都水道歴史館: Original copy of 上水記, a waterworks record written 230 years ago, to be displayed for a limited time
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東京都水道歴史館 will display an original copy of 上水記 and hold a special exhibition looking back at the founding period of 金町浄水場 from October 24 to November 3, 2026.
Facts
October 24, 2026 (Saturday)–November 3 (Tuesday, holiday)
A total of 200 people, from age 2 to 101, take to the runway.
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株式会社アイジーエー held the fashion event “YourStage.越前市2026” in 越前市, Fukui Prefecture, on September 19, 2026, with a total of about 200 people, ranging in age from 2 to 101, walking the runway.
いばらきコープ: 2026 academic year’s third “Lake School” program teaches about Ibaraki Prefecture’s nature and food culture. Parents and children try lotus root harvesting and environmental learning at Lake Kasumigaura
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いばらきコープ生活協同組合 held the 2026 academic year’s third “Lake School” program in 小美玉市, Ibaraki Prefecture, on October 3, 2026, conducting lotus root harvesting and environmental learning in cooperation with 霞ヶ浦有機センター.
Facts
A total of 18 people from 6 member families took part that day
Total business volume: 43.80071 billion yen (FY2025)
Membership: 418,970 people (as of August 20, 2026)
From regional communities to the world. Athlete Japan launches “Athlete Image Rights × Regional Revitalization,” a project to boost the brand value of regional small and midsize businesses
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Athlete Japan株式会社 has officially launched its “Athlete Image Rights × Regional Revitalization” project, aimed at increasing brand value for businesses rooted in regional cities and communities and revitalizing local economies. The project is part of its “advertising subscription” service for small and midsize businesses, which offers access to the image rights of top athletes for a flat monthly fee starting at 300,000 yen.
Facts
From ¥300,000 per month
69 tries for the Japan national team
The second person from Japan
3 women's doubles titles
1 mixed doubles title
62 consecutive appearances in World Grand Slam events
New boss “魔界の首領・バリス” and 2-player dungeons added to the raid arena in colorful fantasy MMORPG 幻想神域 Echo of Cube!
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MMORPG 幻想神域 Echo of Cube has added the new boss “魔界の首領・バリス” to its raid arena, along with a 2-player dungeon and the 5-player dungeon “第二章－栄光への道－”. The summon “揺籃の眠り姫・オーロラ” has also appeared in the Rainbow Roulette.
Facts
Up to 30 players
Dungeon for 2 players
For 5 players
Companies mentioned：株式会社ムーンラビット、MoonRabbit Corporation、X-LEGEND Entertainment Corp.
Price adjustments take hold in the central Tokyo condo market: Changes in Azabu, Akasaka, Aoyama and Roppongi seen through price cuts and inventory structure
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Price cuts are increasing and time on the market is lengthening in the central Tokyo condo market, particularly in Minato Ward and the 3A＋R area, making price adjustments increasingly evident. In the 18 wards, sellers are maintaining liquidity through price cuts, while prices are also being revised for high-end properties and relatively new condos.
Shared bicycle service to be offered between Anesaki and Nagaura stations on the JR Uchibo Line
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Following damage to the JR Uchibo Line between Anesaki and Nagaura stations, Chiba Prefecture, JR東日本, OpenStreet and others are collaborating to offer the shared bicycle service “HELLO CYCLING” as an emergency transportation option.
Facts
Service is expected to take at least about 3 months to resume
From Wednesday, Oct. 14, 令和8年, until further notice
[Handball] Draw results announced for the 35th U-15 Junior Select Cup Handball Tournament
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公益財団法人日本ハンドボール協会 announced the draw results for the 35th U-15 Junior Select Cup Handball Tournament, to be held in Osaka Prefecture from Dec. 22 to 25. A total of 24 teams each in the men’s and women’s divisions will compete, with the top 8 teams advancing to the tournament.
Poster visual unveiled for “深夜食堂 ６,” produced by ギークピクチュアズ; episode titles, dishes and 22 star guest performers revealed
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The poster visual, episode titles, dishes and 22 guest performers for the drama “深夜食堂 ６,” produced by 株式会社ギークピクチュアズ, have been announced, and the series will be streamed worldwide on Netflix.
Facts
Original深夜食堂 ６
22 star guest performers
More than 9 million copies published worldwide across the series
株式会社ディー・エル・イー has teamed up with 滋賀県警察 and appointed Yoshida-kun from “秘密結社 鷹の爪” and Katsumi ❤ Sayuri as “Tokumamo Campaign Promotion Ambassadors.” The partners will produce and distribute educational anime and posters about special fraud and other crimes.
Facts
Begins Oct. 11 (Sun.)
On Oct. 9 (Fri.)
A 60-second awareness video
Posted ２ times a month
Total views have surpassed 300 million
In April 2006, late-night broadcasts began on テレビ朝日
Original『ゼロキョリコネクト No.3 ～陰キャラブコメ編～ Supported by xeen』2026年10月24日(土) namco TOKYOにて開催決定！
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株式会社Phoenixx announced that it will hold “ゼロキョリコネクト No.3 ～陰キャラブコメ編～ Supported by xeen,” a VTuber and indie game event, at namco TOKYO on Oct. 24, 2026.
One-day-only “Petite Boutique” by PARCELLE JEWELRY to be held at 3 stores: 大阪髙島屋, いよてつ髙島屋 and 大丸福岡天神店
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PARCELLE JEWELRY, the jewelry brand of 株式会社PARCELLE, will hold its one-day-only pop-up shop “Petite Boutique” at 3 stores—大阪髙島屋, いよてつ髙島屋 and 大丸福岡天神店—from Oct. 16 to 18, 2026.
[Seminar on Oct. 19] Discover Hokota’s appeal through its food and nature | “Regional Real Talk Salon” feature on Hokota City
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株式会社フューチャーリンクネットワーク will hold an online event on Oct. 19, 2026, themed around the food and nature of 鉾市, titled “Regional Real Talk Salon: Hokota City Feature.” Guests will include 村糸, 鉾田市観光物産協会 and カゴメ株式会社, and admission is free.