[GUCCI] Private dinner held ahead of the Japanese release of the film “Invisible Beauty: The Runway Revolution” on Friday, October 9
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Ahead of the Japanese release of the film “Invisible Beauty: The Runway Revolution,” Gucci held a private dinner attended by director Bethann Hardison and other notable guests.
From “trying” AI agents to “using them at work”: アップデイティット releases a white paper outlining 9 practical examples
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アップデイティット株式会社 has released a white paper, “Put AI Agents to Work! A Guide to Using AI Agents in Business,” bringing together approaches and concrete examples for applying AI agents to actual work.
From “waiting for job offers” to “companies seeking skilled workers”: コレカ launches early access to construction industry career service “職人キャリア” for 一都三県
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コレカ株式会社 has launched an early release of its construction industry-focused career service, “職人キャリア,” for 一都三県. The service connects skilled workers with construction companies and enables companies to approach workers directly.
Facts
In 2026, the number of companies using CORECA surpassed 500 about 1 year after its launch.
[Takarazuka City] Applications open for a citizens’ study session on the adult guardianship system!
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Applications have opened in Takarazuka City for a citizens’ study session on the new adult guardianship system for fiscal 10 of the Reiwa era. The speaker will be Aoi Matamura of the National Association of Parents’ Associations for People with Intellectual Disabilities.
CoDaMa produces and supplies NFC cards featuring a special message from Jeff Hamilton, the world-renowned “Emperor of Leather Jackets”!
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株式会社CoDaMa is producing and supplying “JEFF HAMILTON voice cards,” NFC cards featuring a special message from world-renowned fashion designer Jeff Hamilton, for the “Jeff Hamilton Exhibition” and related “Jeff Hamilton Night” event at Tokyo Tower.
[Kobe Portopia Hotel] Three-day limited event! A taste of winter from Kasumi Fishing Port in Hyogo Prefecture, served as authentic French cuisine. Comptoir Ruban’s “La Table du Chef,” 5th edition: Enjoying Kasumi crab
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株式会社神戸ポートピアホテル will hold “La Table du Chef, 5th edition: Enjoying Kasumi crab” at its French restaurant, コントワール リュバン, from November 13 to 15, 2026. The limited course menu will feature Kasumi crab from Kasumi Fishing Port in Hyogo Prefecture.
“Autumn Headphone Festival 2026” to be held in Tokyo’s Yaesu on Saturday, Nov. 7. Headphones and earphones from more than 170 brands available for listening!
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“Autumn Headphone Festival 2026,” hosted by 株式会社フジヤカメラ店’s e☆イヤホン division, will be held on Nov. 7 at Station Conference Tokyo in Yaesu, Tokyo. Visitors can try more than 170 products from over 170 brands, and admission is free.
Apparel and merchandise featuring art created to celebrate the 30th anniversary of PaRappa the Rapper arrive at プレミアムバンダイ!
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株式会社バンダイ has begun accepting reservations on 「バンコレ!」 for apparel and merchandise featuring illustrations by character creator Rodney A. Greenblat, commemorating the 30th anniversary of the birth of 『PaRappa the Rapper』.
Facts
30th anniversary
12 p.m. on Friday, October 9, 2026
Celebrating its 30th anniversary on December 6, 2026
Making the transition to organic farming not just a risk for farmers—the “Pre-Organic Support Program” wins support for concrete plans from 82.9% of respondents
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NPO法人ボーダレスファウンデーション held an idea-sharing session for its proposed “Pre-Organic Support Program,” which aims to help small-scale farmers in Thailand transition to organic farming. It announced that planning would proceed after 82.9% of respondents voted in favor of developing the proposal.
Facts
82.9% of respondents
The pre-established benchmark of 80% or higher
NO, “I’d like to consider it a little more”: 14.3%
【Takarazuka City】Free screening of the film “What Could Have Been Done?”—now accepting applications!
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A free screening of the documentary film “What Could Have Been Done?”, which portrays a family member with schizophrenia, will be held at Takarazuka City Central Community Center.
Creator 「まみすけ。/ただの長野県民。」, with more than 400,000 TikTok followers, named October partner for new SBC Radio program 『ラジエンサー』!
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TikTok creator 「まみすけ。/ただの長野県民。」, who belongs to studio15株式会社, has been named the October partner for SBC信越放送's new program 『ラジエンサー』. The program begins airing on Saturday, October 10, 2026, and will share the latest trends and attractions of Nagano Prefecture with Kie Unno.
Facts
The creator has more than 400,000 TikTok followers (as of October 2026).
Broadcast begins: Saturday, October 10, 2026
Every Saturday, 17:50–18:00
In April 2026, became the first TikTok creator selected as a “Nagano Prefecture Public Relations Partner” for Reiwa 8
Track record of supporting more than 500 companies across 6,000 projects (as of August 2026)
Network of 5,000 affiliated and partner creators (as of August 2026)
Cumulative membership: 14 million / as of March 2026
株式会社セレス, listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market (securities code: 3696)
More than 10 members have earned the “Media Buying Professional” certification
A deep dive into the fortunes of the Japanese members of 24-member global girl group tripleS! Special program 『tripleSと3人の占い師たち』 to stream exclusively for free on ABEMA for 2 consecutive weeks starting at 9 p.m. on October 17, 2026
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ABEMA announced that it will stream 『tripleSと3人の占い師たち』 exclusively for free for 2 consecutive weeks starting October 17, 2026, featuring 4 Japanese members of the 24-member Korean global girl group tripleS.
Free pachinko and pachislot app 『777Real』 to hold collaboration event with wrestling organization 『STARDOM』!
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株式会社サミーネットワークス, which operates the free pachinko and pachislot app 『777Real』, announced a collaboration event with wrestling organization 『STARDOM』. A video revealing the collaboration wrestlers will be released on October 9, and further details will be announced starting October 15.
Facts
Friday, October 9
18:00
All 3 rounds
In 15 seconds
Thursday, Oct. 15
Founded in 2011
Marking its 15th anniversary
More than 40 members in total
Approximately 130 matches a year
Companies mentioned:株式会社サミーネットワークス、777Real、株式会社ブシロード、株式会社スターダム、STARDOM、World Wonder Ring STARDOM
【ルイ·ヴィトン】The Korinbo Daiwa store will reopen after renovations on Saturday, October 10
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The Louis Vuitton Korinbo Daiwa store will reopen after renovations on October 10. To mark the 40th anniversary of the opening of the Daiwa Korinbo store in Kanazawa, it will offer a new salon and an engraving service exclusive to the store.
The “Artpara Fukagawa: The Talkative Art Festival 2026,” a community arts festival featuring works by artists with disabilities throughout the Fukagawa area, is coming! The festival will feature approximately 580 original and reproduction artworks, as well as a diverse lineup of hands-on programs.
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The “Artpara Fukagawa: The Talkative Art Festival 2026,” hosted by 一般社団法人アートパラ深川, will be held from October 17 to 25, 2026, in Monzen-Nakacho, Kiyosumi-Shirakawa and Morishita in Koto City. The festival will feature approximately 580 original and reproduction artworks, along with hands-on programs such as a stamp rally, promoting interaction between local residents and artists with disabilities through their work.
Facts
From Saturday, October 17, 2026
9 days through Sunday the 25th
755 distinctive artworks submitted
199 selected works
43 prize-winning works
Approximately 380 works displayed at shopfronts and on bridge railings
The “Heart Project,” which drew 10,000 participants
Approximately 650,000 people have taken part to date
Companies mentioned:一般社団法人アートパラ深川、三井不動産株式会社、株式会社IHI、株式会社NTTデータ、株式会社サンゲツ、株式会社JTB、清水建設株式会社、ジャパン建材株式会社、株式会社大丸松坂屋百貨店、デロイト トーマツ グループ合同会社、東京東信用金庫、フォーデイズ株式会社、株式会社マッシュホールディングス、三井住友海上あいおい生命保険株式会社、株式会社ヤマタネ、株式会社インテリジェントウェイブ、オルガノ株式会社、カランダッシュ ジャパン株式会社、キーン・ジャパン合同会社、株式会社ケアネット、セトラスホールディングス株式会社、株式会社竹中工務店、トーヨーカネツ株式会社、日本ヒューレット・パッカード合同会社、日本臨床研究オペレーションズ株式会社、株式会社長谷萬、パラマウントベッド株式会社、株式会社ベルシステム24ホールディングス、株式会社マイナビ、株式会社前川製作所、アートグリーン株式会社、アシックスジャパン株式会社、株式会社アビリカ、West Field Event Management、ウェルネスダイニング株式会社、ウェルライフグループ(日本サービスセンター)、NEC、大蔵工業株式会社、株式会社オカムラ、クララ株式会社、東京ベイネットワーク株式会社、富岡八幡宮、日本たばこ産業株式会社、花岡車輌株式会社、特定非営利活動法人ハミングバード、株式会社東日本銀行、ペリカン日本株式会社、六三印刷株式会社、PRTIMES
A fair for 『Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM ZERO』, set for theatrical release, begins at アニメイト on January 14, 2027! A collaboration with グラッテ will also begin the same day
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株式会社アニメイト will hold a fair commemorating the theatrical release of 『Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM ZERO』 starting January 14, 2027, selling related merchandise and holding a collaboration with グラッテ.
More updates on the “Famitsu 40th Anniversary Fest”: All playable game titles and merchandise featuring valuable illustrations revealed! Lottery applications for game demos and merchandise sales open today
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株式会社KADOKAWA Game Linkage announced that the “Famitsu 40th Anniversary Fest,” marking the 40th anniversary of Famitsu, will be held at Bellesalle Akihabara on Nov. 7, 2026. The event will feature hands-on demos of the latest games, merchandise sales from more than 35 companies, a 『スーパーダンガンロンパ2×2』 stage and a variety of other activities. Advance lottery applications for each area are now open.
Facts
Famitsu’s 40th anniversary
The event will be held at Bellesalle Akihabara on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026
More than 150 types of products will be released
Congratulatory visuals from more than 35 game makers
Number of demo stations: 4
Number of demo stations: 1
Number of demo stations: 2
A maximum of 204 people will be selected for each session
A premium session with 50 winners
It is a 100% subsidiary of 株式会社KADOKAWA
Companies mentioned:株式会社KADOKAWA Game Linkage、株式会社KADOKAWA、スパイク・チュンソフト、トゥーキョーゲームス、アイディアファクトリー、アクアプラス、アトラス、C2機関、シティコネクション、ソニー・インタラクティブエンタテインメント、スクウェア・エニックス、Perfect World Games、バンダイナムコエンターテインメント、ソフマップAKIBA
Event set for Oct. 22 to celebrate the release of 『坂東玉三郎舞踊集 4Kリマスター Blu-ray BOX』!
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松竹株式会社 will hold a screening with a talk at To-geki on Oct. 22, 2026, to mark the release of a Blu-ray BOX featuring 4K-remastered dance works by Bando Tamasaburo.
Facts
7,500 yen per session (tax included; all seats reserved)
Date: Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026
Scheduled for release on Wednesday, Dec. 2, Reiwa 8 (2026)
Apology regarding a series of reports and change in representative director
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株式会社HERO'ZZ announced the resignation of Vambi (Tatsuki Shirai) as representative director and the appointment of Kazuhira (Ippei Morimoto) to the position. The company apologized in response to the reports and said it would strengthen its management structure.
Facts
As of Oct. 6, 2026
October 1, 2026
Companies mentioned:株式会社 HERO'ZZ、HERO'ZZ university
“ちょっと先のおもしろい未来2026” to be held Nov. 7 and 8 in the Takeshiba area of Minato, Tokyo
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“ちょっと先のおもしろい未来2026” will be held on Nov. 7 and 8 in the Takeshiba area of Minato, Tokyo. Organizers expect more visitors than last year’s approximately 30,000, with a wide range of exhibits and hands-on content, including ワークショップコレクション and みんなの脳世界.
Facts
Nov. 7 (Sat.) and 8 (Sun.), 2026
The event’s 6th edition
180 content offerings
Approximately 30,000 people attended
100 leading universities, research institutes, companies and organizations in 日本
15 labs
A total of 450 people can participate in the tournament
タイ日清 and Hatsune Miku’s commercial wins silver at the “京都アニものづくりアワード2026”!
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A collaborative commercial featuring Hatsune Miku, produced by クリプトン・フューチャー・メディア株式会社, and タイ日清 won silver in the International category at the “京都アニものづくりアワード2026.”
Special “YOKOHAMA welcomes ゆず” presentation set for the Cosmo Clock 21 Ferris wheel!
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公益財団法人横浜市観光協会 and others will run a campaign to celebrate Yuzu’s 30th debut anniversary, featuring a special presentation on the Cosmo Clock 21 Ferris wheel and distribution of limited-edition novelties.
Registration open for “小さな拠点” development seminar in Toyooka Village, Nagano Prefecture [hosted by the Cabinet Office / administered by PoliPoli]
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株式会社PoliPoli is recruiting participants for an on-site, experiential seminar on developing “小さな拠点,” hosted by the Cabinet Office and scheduled for Nov. 5, 2026, in Toyooka Village, Nagano Prefecture.
Facts
Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026
Capacity: approximately 20 people
Free admission
1,500 yen (payable on site)
Established in 2017 with local residents taking the lead
It’s not very well known. But this flavor is why it’s lasted 10 years! A chilled-cup café au lait supervised by specialty coffee shop Scrop. The packaging has been redesigned!
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Scrop COFFEE ROASTERS, a specialty coffee shop operated by 株式会社マルハンダイニング, has completely redesigned the packaging for its chilled-cup drinks 「Scropビターカフェオレ」 and 「Scropミルクカフェオレ」, which have been sold for approximately 10 years.
Daisuke Namikawa × final’s 「ナミじゃない極みイヤホンZZZ」 returns by popular demand!
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株式会社final has resumed sales at 日テレポシュレ of 「ナミじゃない極みイヤホンZZZ」, a fully wireless earphone produced by Daisuke Namikawa as part of a collaboration originating from 日本テレビ’s program 「イケボdeポシュレww」. The product is based on the 「ZE500 for ASMR」 earphones designed specifically for ASMR and includes guidance audio voiced by 5 members with appealing voices, including Daisuke Namikawa.
Facts
It is now 5 years since the first fully wireless earphones, 「ナミじゃない極みイヤホン」, went on sale in 2021 and drew a strong response
Development began more than 1 year ago
A record-high 18 sets, with 126 types of guidance audio
More than 35 minutes in total
The resale period ends at 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31
Price: 12,800 yen (tax included)
Wireless technology: Bluetooth® 5.4
Continuous music playback time: up to 4.5 hours for the earphones
Up to 18 hours including the case
Charging time: approximately 1.5 hours for the earphones
Approximately 2 hours including the charging case
Approximately 1 hour of use from 10 minutes of charging
FENNEL to manage operations for U19eスポーツ選手権2026, a national tournament for players aged 19 and under
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株式会社Fennel will manage operations for U19eスポーツ選手権2026, a national tournament for players aged 19 and under hosted by eスポーツ選手権実行委員会. The event will feature 2 divisions, VALORANT and League of Legends, and entries are open through Oct. 26, 2026.
Facts
OriginalU19eスポーツ選手権2026
The 2 divisions are VALORANT and League of Legends
Maximum concurrent users: 120,000
OriginalSNS総フォロワー数は480万人
More than 700 million total YouTube views
Companies mentioned:株式会社Fennel、FENNEL、eスポーツ選手権実行委員会、群馬県、DIESEL、WIND AND SEA
Ghost restaurant operator X Kitchen launches licensing agreement with fried chicken specialty shop 鶏笑
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株式会社X Kitchen has launched a licensing agreement with fried chicken specialty shop 鶏笑 and will begin delivery sales on Oct. 9, 2026. It aims to open 20 locations by year-end and eventually expand to 100 locations.
Announcement of the launch of men's conditioning salon ル・パルレ
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株式会社ニューアート・ヘルス&ビューティー announced that it will relaunch the men's services of esthetic salon ラ・パルレ under the new name men's conditioning salon ル・パルレ. The salon will adopt Physhetic™, an original theory supervised by a physical therapist, to support the physical and mental well-being of modern men.
Tickets on sale! GAKUSEI RUNWAY 2026 WINTER in OSAKA supported by BeReal, Japan's largest-scale participatory event for female students, produced by 関西コレクション
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学生ランウェイ実行委員会 (planning and production: 株式会社GAKUSEI RUNWAY) announced that tickets for GAKUSEI RUNWAY 2026 WINTER in OSAKA supported by BeReal, to be held at Namba Hatch on Dec. 27, 2026, will go on sale from 10 a.m. on Oct. 10.
Tickets on sale! GAKUSEI RUNWAY 2026 WINTER in FUKUOKA, Japan's largest-scale participatory event for female students, produced by 関西コレクション
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学生ランウェイ実行委員会 (planning and production: 株式会社GAKUSEI RUNWAY) announced that ticket sales for GAKUSEI RUNWAY 2026 WINTER in FUKUOKA, to be held at Zepp Fukuoka on Jan. 16, 2027, will begin at 10 a.m. on Oct. 10. The event is a fashion show for female students produced by 関西コレクション, with artist performances by FIELD OF VIEW/浅岡雄也, AVAM, 一生友子 and ウメコマチ, among others, as well as appearances by more than 50 guests.
Fuji Rock 1997, 30 years on — production announced for an officially authorized book looking back at the legendary first edition!!
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株式会社シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント announced plans to produce an officially authorized documentary book looking back at the first Fuji Rock Festival (1997), commemorating the festival's 30th anniversary in 2027. The company is seeking photos and stories from attendees.
Pokémon Card Experience Booth to Make a Special Appearance at 熱狂中野ラーメン祭2026
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株式会社マルチプル set up a hands-on Pokémon Card booth at 熱狂中野ラーメン祭2026, held in Nakano, Tokyo, for a limited time on Sept. 22, 23 and 26, offering mini-games and a lottery. The company was also interviewed by toy industry media outlet トイジャーナル and featured in its October issue.
Dog-friendly mini golf course to open in Toyosu on Oct. 7
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A dog-friendly outdoor putting golf course with 9 holes opened on Oct. 7, 2026, at THE DOG PARK TOYOSU, operated by 株式会社Mellow and sponsored by 株式会社マイゴル.
Opening sequences from PART1 through PART6 of the Lupin the Third anime series to air on the street-side 渋原ビジョン in the Harajuku area
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株式会社ユニカ announced that it will air full-length versions of the opening sequences from every TV series of the ルパン三世 anime, from PART1 through PART6, on its outdoor large-scale street-side screen, 渋原VISION.
Original「holo Indie」より『ホロダンジョン 博衣こよりとホロウライブ in ホンシャタワー』Ver.1.3.2無料アップデートを実施
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株式会社シー・シー・エム・シー released a free Ver.1.3.2 update on Oct. 9, 2026, for the roguelike game ホロダンジョン 博衣こよりとホロウライブ in ホンシャタワー, available in Early Access on Steam. Key changes include the addition of the new 「見渡し」, 「レシピ確認」 and 「操作設定」 features, as well as the implementation of 「ダッシュ」 and 「足踏み」 functions.
Facts
Ver.1.3.2
Oct. 9, 2026
1,500 yen (tax included)
10 types in total
Companies mentioned:株式会社シー・シー・エム・シー、CCMC、holo Indie、Steam、株式会社ヴェルクス・スタジオ、COVER、カバー株式会社、VELUX STUDIO CO.,LTD.
Long-term decarbonized power source auction: Why is it so difficult for batteries to win contracts? Webinar to explore the reality behind 20 years of fixed revenue
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ジャパンブランディング株式会社 will hold a webinar in late October 2026 explaining battery auction results and the system behind the long-term decarbonized power source auction.
Facts
Transmission-end facility capacity of at least 30,000 kW
Continuous operation for at least 6 hours
Batteries won contracts for 1.092 million kW in the 1st auction
In the 3rd auction, lithium-ion batteries received bids totaling 1.525 million kW
In the 3rd auction, lithium-ion batteries... won contracts for 551,000 kW
Total decarbonized power sources: ¥233.6 billion per year in the 1st auction
WOODLANDS, a new concept for the 4th installment of official 「mofusand」 shop mofusand TOKYO, features kitties transformed into animals of a Nordic forest! Sales begin Friday, Oct. 23
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株式会社グレイ・パーカー・サービス will begin selling WOODLANDS, the 4th concept for mofusand TOKYO, the official shop for 「mofusand」 by illustrator ぢゅの, on Oct. 23, 2026. The collection will feature approximately 48 items depicting kitties dressed as animals of a Nordic forest.
SBS (Shizuoka Broadcasting) to air hit short drama “Doubt Call: You’re Being Cheated On” starting Oct. 12; partners with short drama production company 株式会社One Acre
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Shizuoka Broadcasting (SBS), in partnership with 株式会社One Acre, will broadcast the vertical short drama “Doubt Call: You’re Being Cheated On,” a hit on streaming platforms, for the first time on terrestrial late-night television and TVer starting Oct. 12.
Facts
Clips have been viewed 15 million times
A 30-episode vertical drama
The series will air over 4 broadcasts
More than 1,000 video concepts and productions to date
Asia’s largest camping car festival, “Japan Camping Car Show 2027,” confirmed! Advance ticket sales begin today!
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The Japan Camping Car Show Executive Committee announced that “Japan Camping Car Show 2027” will be held at Makuhari Messe from Feb. 5 to 8, 2027, and began advance ticket sales today. The number of camping cars owned in Japan rose to 173,000 in 2025.
“Our Best Adventure,” airing Sunday, Oct. 11, will feature “The Guardian Centarumon!” (Episode 10) from the TV anime “Digimon Adventure,” chosen by Chinatsu Sakamoto, voice of Agumon!
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東映アニメーション announced that Episode 10 of “Digimon Adventure” will air on Oct. 11 as part of “Our Best Adventure,” a program featuring episodes selected by Digimon fan vote.
Facts
Every Sunday at 9 a.m.
Next year, in 2027
Digimon is finally reaching the milestone of its 30th anniversary
The film “Shadow Work”: “You can’t tell who’s right”—Social media abuzz with theories about “justice” and “What would you do?”; audience reactions fuel the buzz
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With the release of the survival suspense film “Shadow Work,” discussion of the characters’ “justice” and audience reactions have spread on social media. Producer Yoshitaka Fukaya said the film offers no definitive answer and is intended to pose questions to viewers. New scene stills and alternate cuts have also been released.
[Implementation case study] Usage-based “ICタイムリコーダー” supports DX in attendance management at schools and manufacturing sites through cost optimization based on seasonal changes in user numbers and extensive phone support
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株式会社オープントーン announced implementation cases for its cloud-based attendance management system, “ICタイムリコーダー.” The system has been adopted by a school corporation and a manufacturer, supporting DX through cost optimization with usage-based fees and phone support.
Miyagawa Taisei × TRAFFIC HARMONY collaboration caps and products with Korean skincare brand “ShionLe” to be available at live venues!
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株式会社DONGRAMY PROJECT will sell collaboration caps with TRAFFIC HARMONY and collaboration products with Korean skincare brand ShionLe at merchandise stands at venues for Miyagawa Taisei LIVE TOUR 2026-2027 “BLUE FIRE.”
Starring Jinto Yoshida (M!LK)! New Friday drama “Deki Ai: Actually, the Strongest Hero” starts 10/30; first footage released! Heart-pounding promo video features tense action scenes between Mashiro (Jinto Yoshida) and Itsuki (Hyoma Ikeda)!
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TOKYO MX announced that its new Friday drama “Deki Ai: Actually, the Strongest Hero,” starring Jinto Yoshida, will premiere on Oct. 30, 2026, and released a 30-second promotional video featuring footage from the series.
TV anime “Running Through the Transparent Night with You, Falling in Love with an Invisible Heart”: LINE stickers and LINE themes now available
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株式会社Creative Plus announced the release of LINE stickers and LINE themes for the TV anime “Running Through the Transparent Night with You, Falling in Love with an Invisible Heart.”
<CipiCipi> Two mysterious, alluring limited-edition shades arrive in the rumored heart plumper said to make love come true!? The popular ribbon tint gets a mellow “soy milk color”!
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Cosmetics brand “CipiCipi,” produced by beauty creator Fukurena, is launching 2 limited-edition new shades of Angel Glow Plumper and 1 new standard shade of Dewy Film Tint R. A limited-time POPUP STORE will also be held at 渋谷ロフト.
東洋ルース, operated by 株式会社東洋, will hold its hands-on “1st Gemstone Seminar” for gemstone beginners on Oct. 25, 2026, and give all participants a loupe and a set of 4 major gemstones.
Facts
Sunday, October 25, 2026
A roughly 60-minute seminar for beginners
Take a look into a world magnified 10 times
Participation fee: ¥5,000 (tax included)
Capacity: 10 people
Currently in 28 prefectures
Currently, around 800 products are listed
Original1石あたり2~300円の宝石もあり
We bring more than 10,000 products to every exhibition
Areti株式会社 will hold an advance sale of its steam humidifier “Clean Pot (h2338IV)” starting Oct. 13, ahead of the Amazon Prime Appreciation Festival. It features a 3-liter tank, a filter-free design and 3 humidification modes, and will be sold for 9,880 yen, down from its regular price of 10,990 yen.
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A generous 3-liter tank for ample humidification
Starting Tuesday, October 13
Low mode: approx. 37.2 yen/day
Medium mode: approx. 55.1 yen/day
High mode: approx. 76 yen/day
Approx. 7㎡ for traditional Japanese-style wooden homes
“Even when I buy a facial device, I never stick with it” | Beauty routines while you bathe. The waterproof “TOTALIFT Spa” facial device, for everything from cleansing to body care, launches Oct. 8 【Ur.Salon】
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Ur.Salon, the beauty appliance brand of 株式会社KURUKURU, will launch “TOTALIFT Spa,” a waterproof facial device combining a cleansing brush, heat, cooling, EMS and LED in one unit, on Oct. 8, 2026.
株式会社ニーズ and 株式会社サンファミリー will begin advance reservation sales on Makuake for “Sorapika Cleaning Mop,” featuring an extendable design and an adjustable head.
【おうちにプロ】Survey on awareness of washing machine grime
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A survey conducted by 株式会社ゼロアクセル found that 79% of respondents knew about grime on the back of the washing machine drum, but only 23% had actually seen it. Meanwhile, 65% said they had found black residue on their clothes, and 84% said they would like a professional to inspect grime inside the machine.
Facts
Although 79% of people were aware of it
Only 23% had actually seen the grime
65% said they had found black residue or dirt on clothes after washing
Ken Matsudaira heads to Miyazaki Prefecture’s 新富町 for the 25th Shintomi Music Festival, bringing together Miyazaki’s traditional Japanese entertainment
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The 25th Shintomi Music Festival will be held at 新富町文化会館 on Dec. 16, 2026, as part of the “MIRISE” project promoted by 一般財団法人こゆ地域づくり推進機構, with Ken Matsudaira appearing as a special guest.
Synopsis and preview images for episode 1, “Terrence,” of the TV anime “dreamland” unveiled; Takuya Masumoto, Serika Hiromatsu and Makoto Furukawa also join the cast!
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The synopsis and preview images for episode 1 of the TV anime “dreamland” have been unveiled, along with casting news for Takuya Masumoto, Serika Hiromatsu and Makoto Furukawa. The series will begin airing on ABCテレビ and テレビ朝日 networks on Oct. 17, 2026.
Official apparel collection from Filmarks Culture Wear to launch alongside 40th-anniversary revival screenings of “The Breakfast Club”
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To coincide with revival screenings marking the 40th anniversary of the 1985 film “The Breakfast Club,” Filmarks Culture Wear will begin taking orders for an official apparel collection through the e-commerce site “Filmarks Store.”
Facts
40th anniversary
Friday, October 16, 2026
¥9,900 (tax included)
¥5,500 (tax included)
Flat 1,700 yen
53 theaters nationwide
Companies mentioned:Filmarks、Filmarks Culture Wear、Filmarks Store、UNIVERSAL CITY STUDIOS, INC.
Companies mentioned:株式会社STPR、STPR、アニメイトガールズフェスティバル実行委員会、株式会社アニメイトホールディングス、アニメイト、アニメイト池袋本店、STPR Family STORE - DREAM LAND -、STPR ONLINE STORE、ファミマオンライン、スイーツパラダイス、スイーツパラダイス 池袋店
Post-event online sales begin for the TV anime “2.5 Dimensional Seduction”!
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Post-event online orders for products from the TV anime “2.5 Dimensional Seduction” are now open on the THEキャラ online store. Orders will be accepted from Oct. 9 through Oct. 27, 2026.
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Price: ¥605 (tax included)
Set: ¥4,840 (tax included)
8 types in total
Price: ¥550 (tax included)
Set: ¥4,400 (tax included)
Price: ¥990 each (tax included)
4 types in total
Price: ¥2,420 each (tax included)
Price: 6,600 yen each (tax included)
Price: 1,870 yen each (tax included)
Price: ¥4,400 (tax included)
1 type in total
Price: 5,500 yen (tax included)
Price: 8,800 yen each (tax included)
All 25 volumes of the Jump+ Comics edition on sale now!
Companies mentioned:株式会社コンテンツシード、集英社、ABEMA、U-NEXT、アニメ放題、Amazon Prime Video、THEキャラ
Post-event online sales begin for merchandise featuring illustrations from the game app “2.5 Dimensional Seduction: Angels’ Stage,” based on the TV anime “2.5 Dimensional Seduction”!
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株式会社コンテンツシード will begin post-event online sales of merchandise featuring illustrations from the TV anime “2.5 Dimensional Seduction” and the game app “Angels’ Stage” through the THEキャラ online store.
Facts
Price: ¥605 (tax included)
Price: ¥550 (tax included)
Price: 990 yen (tax included)
Price: 1,210 yen each (tax included)
Price: ¥1,430 each (tax included)
Price: ¥2,420 each (tax included)
Price: 3,630 yen each (tax included)
Price: 4,400 yen each (tax included)
8 types in total
All 25 volumes of the Jump+ Comics edition on sale now!
Companies mentioned:株式会社コンテンツシード、集英社、Aiming Inc.、ABEMA、U-NEXT、アニメ放題、Amazon Prime Video、THEキャラ
“Gothic wa Mahou Otome: Sign Here, Please!” launches its Halloween school event today, 10/9 (Fri.)! Familiars in sexy nun outfits make their debut!
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A Halloween “School” event, related gacha and a campaign celebrating the BGM setting feature are underway from Oct. 9 in 株式会社ケイブ’s shooting game app “Gothic wa Mahou Otome: Sign Here, Please!”
株式会社Cygames has unveiled the first collaboration illustrations for “Granblue Fantasy” and characters from 株式会社サンリオ. The collaboration will take place at “Granblue Fest 2026,” held at Tokyo Big Sight on Dec. 26 and 27.
“三角青輝” and “阿佐馬芳経” from the TV anime “日本三國” appear as Tsumamare characters from COSPA! [株式会社コスパ]
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株式会社コスパ will release acrylic Tsumamare keychains and large tote bags featuring characters “三角青輝” and “阿佐馬芳経” from the TV anime “日本三國” in mid-December 2026.
A crossroads of city life. Gently touching the loneliness of someone whose name you don't even know. Linus's people-watching R&B track “STRANGER” releases October 9.
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Linus will release the new song “STRANGER” on October 9. The people-watching R&B track depicts urban loneliness and is produced by RYUJA.
[フジテレビ] Masanari Wada and Hiroto Takahashi take the stage! Theme song singer Daito Yamamoto makes a surprise appearance and performs! Report on the preview screening event for the drama “あなたを殺す旅 Season2,” held Thursday, October 8
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A preview screening was held for the drama “あなたを殺す旅 Season2,” which began streaming exclusively on October 8 via FOD, the video streaming service operated by フジテレビ. Wada Masanari and Takahashi Hiroto, the drama's co-leads, took the stage, and theme song singer Daito Yamamoto made a surprise singing appearance.
Facts
Began streaming exclusively on Thursday, October 8
Smartphone game “ブラウザ三国志 天”: 1st-anniversary campaign launches! New general 《張角娘》 arrives!
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To celebrate the 1st anniversary of the smartphone game “ブラウザ三国志 天,” 株式会社マーベラス is holding campaigns including a gacha featuring the new general 《張角娘》, a medal gacha offering up to more than 200 draws, and a campaign to win Amazon gift cards worth 100,000 yen.
25th-anniversary event “スペースシャワー列伝 25th ANNIVERSARY 渋谷大演会 ~一志相伝の宴~”: final 3 acts announced, completing the lineup of 25! General ticket sales also start today!
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株式会社スペースシャワーネットワーク has announced the final 3 acts for “スペースシャワー列伝 25th ANNIVERSARY 渋谷大演会,” which will be held on December 6, 2026, and has begun general ticket sales.
Popular work “モンスターの肉を食っていたら王位に就いた件,” with more than 250,000 copies in print across the series, gets a TV anime adaptation in 2027, produced by WHITE FOX!
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It has been announced that GCN Bunko's “モンスターの肉を食っていたら王位に就いた件,” published by マイクロマガジン社, will be adapted into a TV anime in 2027, with production by WHITE FOX. The series has sold more than 250,000 copies.
Anime-born idol group “F/ACE” holds its long-awaited first solo concert! “多聞くん今どっち!?F/ACE FIRST LIVE ‘NAUTICAL STAR’” to be streamed live exclusively on U-NEXT
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株式会社U-NEXT has announced that it will stream “NAUTICAL STAR,” the first solo concert by idol group “F/ACE,” formed through the anime “多聞くん今どっち?,” exclusively on November 21, 2026. The viewing fee is ¥4,000 (tax included).
SHOW-WA and MATSURI will make their first appearance in the November 13, 2026 issue of 週刊TVガイド. It has been announced that purchasers from HMV&BOOKS online will receive an exclusive photo bonus.
Original夜のマルシェ『OYABE AFTER DARK』10月17日(土)・18日(日)に三井アウトレットパーク 北陸小矢部で開催!
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The nighttime event “OYABE AFTER DARK” will be held at Mitsui Outlet Park Hokuriku Oyabe on October 17 and 18, 2026, featuring shadow-puppet performances, lantern-making workshops, market vendors and more.
MAN WITH A MISSION announces advance release of “Firestarter,” the opening theme for the TV anime “朱色の仮面”!! Artwork and track details also revealed!!
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MAN WITH A MISSION's “Firestarter,” the opening theme for the TV anime “朱色の仮面,” will be released digitally in advance on October 11 and as a CD single on October 28. Chris Lord-Alge contributed to the mixing, and a remix by Hiroyuki Sawano is also included.
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Original10月11日(日)0:00より先行配信
Released as a CD single on Wednesday, October 28
At the forefront of the rock scene for more than 30 years
KID PHENOMENON to release “I’m still breathing,” the ending theme for the TV anime “夜桜さんちの大作戦,” in advance on October 12! CD track list also revealed!
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KID PHENOMENON's “I’m still breathing,” the ending theme for the TV anime “夜桜さんちの大作戦,” will be released digitally in advance on October 12 and on CD on October 21. Track details and event appearance information have also been revealed.
Facts
7-member dance and vocal group
CD to be released on Wednesday, October 21
List price: ¥1,500 (pre-tax price: ¥1,364)
List price: ¥2,500 (pre-tax price: ¥2,273)
1 randomly selected photo card from 8 designs
Broadcast across 28 stations nationwide
Companies mentioned:株式会社ソニー・ミュージックレーベルズ、LDH、集英社、MBS、TBS、BS日テレ、AT-X、U-NEXT、アニメ放題、アニメタイムズ、Amazon Prime Video、ABEMA、FOD、Disney+、Hulu、Lemino、dアニメストア、ニコニコ支店、DMM TV、バンダイチャンネル、J:COM STREAM、TELASA、milplus、Netflix、TVer、music.jp、カンテレドーガ、ニコニコ動画、ビデオマーケット、HAPPY!動画、イオンモール津田沼South、アスナル金山、キャナルシティ博多、阪急西宮ガーデンズ、イオンレイクタウンkaze、昭和女子大学人見記念講堂、MUFGスタジアム、ららアリーナ 東京ベイ
OriginalReoNa、新曲「Wake Me Up (読み:ウェイクミーアップ)」が、『パチスロ ソードアート・オンライン オルタナティブ ガンゲイル・オンライン』に搭載決定!
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ReoNa's new song “Wake Me Up” will be featured in the pachislot game “ソードアート・オンライン オルタナティブ ガンゲイル・オンライン” and become available on November 2, 2026. A best-of album is also scheduled for release in February 2027, followed by her first large-scale concert at Pia Arena MM in March.
[Akihabara, launching Oct. 7] Fans go wild for original artwork from 8 popular Boys' Love manga titles! The LiQulle Gothic Halloween POP UP SHOP & collaboration cafe opens this week!
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書泉ブックタワー, operated by 株式会社書泉, and コミコミスタジオ, operated by 株式会社中央書店, are joining forces for LiQulle Gothic Halloween, a special event featuring 8 popular Boys' Love titles from 株式会社オーバーラップ's LiQulle label. The event opens in Akihabara on Oct. 7, 2026. Original-art goods and limited-edition items will be available at the POP UP SHOP and collaboration cafe.
Special in-store announcements by the ZERO RISE cast and a special commercial on the outdoor wall-mounted giant screen are now underway at GiGO総本店!
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To mark the appearance of the cross-media project ZERO RISE at Animate Girls Festival 2026, 株式会社ブシロード is running a special promotion at GiGO総本店, operated by 株式会社GENDA GiGO Entertainment. In-store announcements, wall decorations and commercial screenings on the outdoor giant screen are part of the promotion.
A 20th-anniversary event, the “Hokkaido Wine Fair,” will be held at 北海道どさんこプラザ札幌店
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An overview of the 20th-anniversary “Hokkaido Wine Fair,” to be held at 北海道どさんこプラザ札幌店 from Oct. 14 to 20. Sponsored by 北海道ワイナリー協会, the fair will feature 19 wineries, with tastings, a pairing bar and a prize drawing.
Facts
20 years since opening
There are currently 77 wineries in Hokkaido
The number has grown by approximately 2 times over the past 10 years
The Qingzhou region, a sea-and-mountain-themed area in Where Winds Meet, launches on Oct. 15!
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NetEase Games and Everstone Studio announced that Qingzhou, a new themed region in the wuxia open-world action RPG Where Winds Meet, will launch on Oct. 15, 2026. New content includes the Wenjin Hall sect, the PvP debate battle “Verbal Duel,” the new weapon “Dancing Silk Drum,” and 3 roaming bosses.
ロエベ財団 Craft Prize 2027 to be held in Milan during Milan Design Week
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ロエベ財団 announced that the 10th ロエベ財団 Craft Prize will be held in Milan during Milan Design Week 2027. The awards ceremony will take place on April 11, and the exhibition will run from the following 12th through 28th. The application deadline is Oct. 15, 2026.
[Whisky event] 新道蒸溜所 and 新潟亀田蒸溜所 to offer tastings of all 8 whiskies, including 2 collaboration bottles created through an exchange of unaged spirits!
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Dear WHISKY will hold a special event featuring tastings of 8 whiskies, including 2 collaboration bottles from 新道蒸溜所 and 新潟亀田蒸溜所. The venue is a seminar space provided by 株式会社クレア・ライフ・パートナーズ. In-person attendance is limited to the first 40 people, and the event will also be streamed online for 100 viewers.
南葛SC holds its 2026 南葛SC Partner Party, renewing its resolve to reach the JFL alongside its corporate partners
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南葛SC held its 2026 南葛SC Partner Party on Oct. 7, 2026, at Bellesalle Onarimon Tower in Minato, Tokyo, and declared its resolve to earn promotion to the JFL.
株式会社コクメイ launches a specialist website for in-store and mobile purchasing of miniature cars in Nagoya
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株式会社コクメイ has launched 東海Tコレ名古屋店, a specialist website for in-store and mobile purchases of miniature cars in Nagoya. The service is available nationwide, with free appraisals and shipping, and offers high prices for products from numerous manufacturers, including トミカ and オートアート.
See approximately 40,000 kochia plants at their autumn-color peak, a sight available only here (国営ひたち海浜公園)
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Approximately 40,000 kochia plants at Miharashi Hill in 国営ひたち海浜公園 will reach their autumn-color peak starting Oct. 10. The peak is expected to last until around the 20th, and visitors can also enjoy new layouts featuring yellow cosmos and the Welcome Garden.
[2014 first-round draft pick Yuya Yokoyama and other Tigers alumni take part!] Experience the much-anticipated “beer shower” for free! The “Beer Shower Festival,” where 1,000 bottles of sparkling water will help fans share in the celebration, takes place Saturday, Oct. 10!
株式会社かに道楽 held the 32nd edition of its “crab-cutting” competition, which began in 1994. Ayaka Sugiyama was named the inaugural champion in the newly established women's division, and Tadashi Ando was named overall champion.
A 24-hour entertainment complex near Kyoto Station transforms into a Halloween wonderland! The rooftop, with views of Kyoto Tower, is also decorated. Limited-edition drinks and sweets are available!
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Halloween decorations are on display from October 1 to November 3, 2026, at ENTERTAINMENT HUB KYOTO, an entertainment complex near Kyoto Station operated by 株式会社TOAI. Limited-edition drinks and sweets are available at the first-floor Mexican restaurant Casa de Amigos.
A private wood-fired sauna debuts at a villa at the foot of Mt. Fuji in Oshino, limited to 1 group per 1 day. Enjoy an exclusive, ultimate relaxation route from cooling off outdoors poolside to soaking in the natural hot spring in your room.
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A private wood-fired sauna exclusively for guests will open on October 10, 2026, at Villa Foresta, a villa-style guest room at グランドーム富士忍野, operated by 株式会社にしがき.
An event to experience Hokkaido dairy farming through seeing, learning and tasting: “Yotsuba Milk Fair in Osaka” to be held on Sunday, October 25
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Yotsuba Milk Products will hold “Yotsuba Milk Fair in Osaka,” an event where visitors can experience the appeal of Hokkaido dairy farming, at KITTE大阪 in Osaka on October 25, 2026.
Legendary idol くまま to release self-written 2nd single 『くしゅんスンスン』 on November 4! Birthday celebration and east-west tour also planned
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Legendary idol くまま will digitally release 『くしゅんスンスン』, a 2nd single with lyrics written by the idol, on November 4, 2026. A birthday celebration and an east-west tour will also be held in Osaka and Tokyo.
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Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026
Advance: 3,500 yen
At the door: 4,000 yen
Digital release: ¥1,500
Digital release: ¥1,800
Birthday celebration & 2nd Legendary Tour digital ticket bundle: ¥3,000
Companies mentioned:吉本興業株式会社、よしもとミュージック、YOSHIMOTO MUSIC Co.,LTD.、FANY Ticket、FANY Online Ticket