琉球銀行 has entered into a business partnership with 株式会社スマレジ to promote POS, cashless payment and tax-free services and support digitalization among businesses in Okinawa Prefecture.
First in Shizuoka Prefecture: tasting and sales event for レンジde缶® to be held at the 6th Shizuoka Canned Food Festival
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Daiwa Can Company held Shizuoka Prefecture’s first tasting and sales event for レンジde缶® at the 6th Shizuoka Canned Food Festival in Shimizu Ward, Shizuoka City, on October 10, 2026. The event was a great success, with all 120 cans prepared for the event selling out.
8th Role-Playing Competition to test customer service that understands customers’ needs
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株式会社ＦＰパートナー held the 8th Role-Playing Competition at Asakusa Public Hall on September 28, 2026, to improve FP employees’ customer service skills and share case studies.
Facts
Monday, September 28, 2026
8th
July–August
9 people in total
4 varieties
196 locations nationwide
2,225 FP employees
As of June 2026, when the qualifying rounds were held
Mecha Comic Original’s Oboro no Hanayome: A Temporary Engagement, Blue and Sweet named a finalist for the 10th Takao Saito Award!
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株式会社めちゃコミック announced that Oboro no Hanayome: A Temporary Engagement, Blue and Sweet, available on its Mecha Comic service, has been named a finalist for the 10th Takao Saito Award. The work was produced under COLORTooN, a joint label of the company and シャインパートナーズ株式会社.
Facts
10th
Available through episode 78
Episodes 1–17 available for free
Episodes 18–53 available through the “Free Every Day” offer
Opening of the second store in Shimane Prefecture! Okayama-born grilled and roast chicken takeout specialist 鳥周 to open 鳥周松江黒田店 in Kuroda-cho, Matsue, on Thursday, October 15, Reiwa 8! 27th store nationwide
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鳥周松江黒田店, the 27th nationwide location of the roast chicken takeout specialist 鳥周, operated by 有限会社おかやまバレスモ, will open in Kuroda-cho, Matsue, on October 15, Reiwa 8.
St.GRACE Lounge & Dining, the restaurant inside 青山セントグレース大聖堂 operated by 株式会社ベストブライダル, will offer a limited-time Christmas dinner featuring luxurious ingredients from December 19 to 25, 2026.
“Manner Meister” awards based on customer feedback from users of the FP consultation service
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株式会社ＦＰパートナー has recognized 3 FP employees for their outstanding customer service manners and quality of support, naming them “Manner Meisters” based on feedback from users of its free Money Doctor FP consultation service.
株式会社ニューバランスジャパン has announced the lineup for Tokyo Legacy Half Marathon EXPO 2026, to be held October 16 and 17, including a talk session featuring newly signed athletes, shoe try-ons and limited-edition product sales. An After Party will also be held at Tokyo Metropolitan Meiji Park on race day, October 18.
養老乃瀧株式会社 will hold its Autumn Featured Menu Half-Price Fair from October 14 to 27, 2026, offering “Yodare Chicken” and “Potato Salad” at half their regular prices.
Mayors speak firsthand about what’s happening in their communities! Mayors TOP LIVE vol.12 to be held November 13, 2026
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日本首長連合 will hold Mayors TOP LIVE vol.12 online on November 13, 2026, with Mayor Tsuji of 大阪府和泉市 speaking about efforts to reform personnel and salary systems.
Facts
Nov. 13, 2026
vol.12
45 minutes
5 minutes
1 hour
Original採用倍率50倍
Reiwa 7 fiscal year
50 times
1995
2,200–2,000 years ago
Showa 57
Approximately 13,000 items
4 times a year
1 time per year
14:00-15:00
November 10, 2025
November 11, 2025
Companies mentioned：日本首長連合、万博首長連合、Resolution of LOCAL JAPAN展、大阪府和泉市、池上曽根遺跡、和泉市久保惣記念美術館、Teams
Work Design Lab to plan and operate the CEATEC 2026 “Communication Lounge” for 4 days, and hold the “Side-Business Entrepreneurship IN CEATEC” session on October 14
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一般社団法人Work Design Lab will plan and operate the “Communication Lounge,” a networking space in the Next Generation Park, at CEATEC 2026, to be held at Makuhari Messe from October 13 to 16, 2026. It will also hold the “Side-Business Entrepreneurship IN CEATEC” session on October 14, with a discussion on updating the co-creation ecosystem connecting startups, large companies, local governments and universities.
“丸沼高原スキー場” added as a new facility eligible for shareholder benefits! “つがいけマウンテンリゾート” expands the scope of its shareholder benefits!
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日本スキー場開発株式会社 announced that, under its shareholder benefits program for individual shareholders as of the end of July 2026, it will add “丸沼高原スキー場” as a new eligible facility and expand eligibility for the shared winter season pass to include “つがいけマウンテンリゾート”.
A figure of Rias Gremory dressed in a catsuit from “High School DxD HERO” is now available for preorder at あみあみ.
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あみあみ（大網株式会社） has begun accepting preorders for a Rias Gremory Cat Suit Ver. figure from “High School DxD HERO,” produced by フリーイング. It is priced at 39,600 yen and is scheduled for release in April 2027.
“転生ゴブリンだけど質問ある？” special program report | Yoko Hikasa: “This is Yoko Hikasa at her finest!” She highlights Karen’s unexpected side! Anzaku Tachibana’s voice recording takes an unexpected sports-drama turn!? Kikunოსuke Toya reveals an unexpected key character in Episode 1
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On October 5, 2026, ABEMA exclusively streamed a free special program ahead of the broadcast of “転生ゴブリンだけど質問ある？” Voice actors Kikunosuke Toya, Yoko Hikasa and Anzaku Tachibana appeared, discussing their approaches to their roles and behind-the-scenes stories from recording, and explaining key points to watch for in Episode 1. The original comic series has surpassed 1 million copies in cumulative circulation.
Facts
1 million copies in cumulative circulation for the series
“Preserve the memory of a dance through scent.” 株式会社オッドロウ to hold “YOEN vol.1,” creating 22 scents inspired by dance works
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株式会社オッドロウ created 22 types of fabric mist inspired by the worlds of dance works, in collaboration with THE FLAVOR DESIGN, and held “YOEN vol.1” at Fussa Civic Hall on September 23, 2026. Total attendance was approximately 1,000. On sale through October 25, 2026.
Seiichi Tanabe and Daichi Kaneko deliver powerful performances as a supervisor and a person who has taken childcare leave. Short film on “ikugyo” released!
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東京都 has released a short film featuring Seiichi Tanabe and Daichi Kaneko to position childcare as “ikugyo” and promote a shift in attitudes. The childcare leave uptake rate among men in Tokyo last fiscal year was 61.2%, more than 10 times the rate 10 years ago.
One of Japan’s largest aviation career forums: “AKI Fukuoka Career Forum 2026 — Aviation Expo” set for December 19, 2026 (Sat.)! Featuring a top-level JAL×ANA discussion and booths from approximately 30 companies
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株式会社AKI announced that it will hold the “AKI Fukuoka Career Forum 2026 — Aviation Expo” at Hakata International Exhibition Hall on December 19, 2026. Approximately 30 companies are expected to exhibit, and a top-level discussion between JAL and ANA will be among the events.
Facts
Dec. 19, 2026
Now in its 8th year
Approximately 30 companies
Approximately 300 students aspiring to work in the aviation industry
NanacoGuard, a service supporting measures against spam and spoofing using custom-domain email addresses, to open general registration on October 14
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ナナコジャパン合同会社 announced that general registration for “NanacoGuard,” an anti-spam gateway service for businesses using custom-domain email addresses, will open on October 14, 2026.
天然温泉こまき楽の湯 signs agreement with Komaki City on cooperation in the use of bathing facilities during disasters!
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天然温泉こまき楽の湯, operated by 株式会社ナカシロ, signed an agreement with Komaki City, Aichi Prefecture, on cooperation in the use of bathing facilities during disasters, effective October 13, 2026.
FILSON’s serialized feature “LIVING with FILSON” — Living a life you cherish with FILSON — Vol. 4 now available. Lee Sung-hyun of Fukuoka’s WAIPER talks about using the things he loves for a long time and living life on his own terms
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In Vol. 4 of FILSON’s serialized feature “LIVING with FILSON,” Lee Sung-hyun, brand director of Fukuoka shop WAIPER, talks about a lifestyle of “using things for a long time and living life on your own terms,” including his attachment to vintage and military items and his connection with nature through farming.
Facts
Founded in Seattle, United States, in 1897
Has more than 130,000 Instagram followers
Born in 1978
Came to Japan as an international student in 2005
Joined military shop WAIPER in 2018
Established in 1986
Companies mentioned：FILSON、WAIPER、ALMW by WAIPER、株式会社デイトナ・インターナショナル、FREAK'S STORE、CAHLUMN、Freada、Firsthand、PUBLUX、FREAK’S HOUSE、FREAK‘S MOVIE、&FREAK.、FREAK'S VILLAGE、フリークス電気、NFT FREAK、Daytona Park
Wrapped in snow. Welcome to a Swiss Christmas. Läderach (レダラッハ) Christmas Collection
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レダラッハ ジャパン株式会社 will launch its 2026 Christmas collection on November 2. The lineup includes an advent calendar, limited-edition pralines and chocolate figures.
TMG’s Tak Matsumoto (B’z), Jack Blades (Night Ranger), Eric Martin (MR.BIG) and other longtime friends to gather! Event marking the 50th anniversary of Seisaku Ito’s DJ debut to be held
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Original生野金属株式会社は、DJ伊藤政則のデビュー50周年記念イベント「MASA ITO's TALKING COLOSSEUM BATTLE OF ROCK」に特別協賛し、自社ブランド「コロン缶」とタイアップする。
Couples’ card game “恋するふたり” launched by pair-accessory brand Nicoiro. Recruitment of participating restaurants, hotels and other venues also begins, with cards for display provided free of charge.
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Nicoiro, a pair-accessory brand operated by 株式会社NewPlace, launched the couples’ card game “恋するふたり” on September 4, 2026. It has begun recruiting restaurants, hotels and other venues to host and sell the game, providing display cards free of charge and featuring participating venues on its official website.
Facts
Sept. 4, 2026
2,480 yen each (tax included)
3,968 yen (tax included)
Approximately 100,000 monthly visits
Approximately 49,000 followers
A cumulative total of 80,000 pairs
Companies mentioned：株式会社NewPlace、Nicoiro、Amazon、楽天市場、melt as one
How did Murata Manufacturing make AI smarter? Special lecture to explain how to turn know-how into “usable knowledge” ＜Dec. 9・Free admission＞
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株式会社イプロス will host a special lecture by Katsuya Utsumi of 株式会社村田製作所 at “IPROS AI-Industrial World 2026,” to be held at Tokyo International Forum on December 9 and 10, 2026. The lecture will explain how to turn in-house know-how into “usable knowledge” that AI can put to work.
Facts
Dec. 9 (Wed.) to 10 (Thu.), 2026
Date and time: Wednesday, December 9, 2026, 15:00–15:40
Musical “King Arthur” to run February–March 2027: main visual, Tokyo performance details and ticket information unveiled! [King Seat lottery advance sales begin October 20]
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A revival has been announced for the musical “King Arthur,” which drew a strong response at its Japan premiere in 2023. It will run in Aichi and Osaka in February 2027, and at the New National Theatre in Tokyo in March. The production is presented by ホリプロ.
Facts
King Seat: 20,000 yen
SS seats: 16,500 yen on weekdays
17,500 yen on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays
S seats: 15,500 yen on weekdays
16,500 yen on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays
A seats: 9,500 yen on weekdays
10,500 yen on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays
Y seats (same-day exchange ticket for those aged 20 or younger): 2,000 yen
U-25 (same-day exchange ticket for those aged 25 or younger): 7,500 yen
Build a full-featured digital archive at a low cost! Light plan now available for the digital archive system “LMDAS (Romudas)”
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株式会社ローカルメディアラボ has launched a light plan for “LMDAS (Romudas),” a digital archive system for managing valuable materials such as old documents and maps. With initial setup costs starting at 900,000 yen and monthly fees of 50,000 to 150,000 yen, its features include automatic IIIF conversion and an intuitive interface.
デポルターレクラブ supports planning and operations for 森ビル株式会社’s “MOVE MORE WEEK”
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デポルターレクラブ, operated by 株式会社デポルターレ・テクノロジーズ, is supporting the planning and operations of the wellness event “MOVE MORE WEEK,” hosted by 森ビル株式会社. The event will be held at Azabudai Hills from October 13 to 30, 2026, featuring a diverse range of programs aimed at establishing exercise habits.
Latest installment of “Thought Experiment Exhibition,” which has attracted a cumulative total of more than 20,000 visitors, to be held in Nagoya and Osaka!
【Exhibiting Brands Announced】More than 60 watch brands to exhibit at TOKYO WATCH WOW!! 2026
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株式会社シーズ・ファクトリー announced that the exhibiting brands for TOKYO WATCH WOW!! 2026, to be held on November 7, 2026, have been finalized. A total of 60 brands, from independent Japanese labels to historic European watch maisons, will exhibit. The venue will expand and move to Warehouse TERRADA in the Tennozu area. Sponsors are Chrono24 and KUOE KYOTO.
Logistics Drone Forum 2026 to be held on November 6
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株式会社ファニーデベロップメント, 新明工業株式会社, and 一般社団法人国際ドローン協会 will hold Logistics Drone Forum 2026 in To-no-sho, Chiba Prefecture, on November 6, 2026. Through presentations and demonstrations of DJI drones, the forum will share challenges and practical applications for using drones in logistics operations.
Facts
Nov. 6, 2026
Participation is free
First 45 applicants
30 kg of fruit
Approximately 2,200 m above sea level
100 participant slots
Parking is limited to 20 vehicles and requires advance registration
UA-JAPAN RECORDS urges companies communicating in the age of AI search to build up “who is speaking” and “third-party evaluations”
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UA-JAPAN RECORDS, operated by Imperial Nexus株式会社, has urged companies to make clear “who is speaking” and build up “third-party evaluations” in their communications in the age of AI search. Citing Google’s E-E-A-T guidelines, it recommends 3 practices: regularly issuing official announcements, identifying the speaker, and obtaining evaluations from third parties.
一般社団法人埼玉県トラック協会 will hold Saitama Truck Family Fair 2026 at the 埼玉県トラック総合教育センター in Fukaya, Saitama Prefecture, on November 23, 2026. Aimed at promoting understanding of the transportation industry and raising awareness of accident-prevention measures, the event will feature displays of trucks and police and fire vehicles, a motorcycle police drill, a traffic safety class, and a hands-on truck experience for children.
5 works shortlisted for the 10th Saito Takao Award; commemorative exhibition planned for the award’s 10th anniversary
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The 5 finalists for the 10th Saito Takao Award have been selected, and a special exhibition marking the 10th anniversary of the award’s establishment will also be held.
Facts
5 finalist works
Prize of 500,000 yen for each winner
On Wednesday, December 10, 2025
A total of 4 people will serve
A prize of 500,000 yen for each winner as an additional award
Pore and dead skin care water (※1), created from the needs of salon professionals, now available to the general public from MY NADESHICO; 87.3% (※2) of e-commerce users report concerns about pores.
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MY NADESHICO, the skincare brand of 株式会社アンジェラックス, which operates beauty salons, has launched general sales of Glow Tone Lotion, a lotion dedicated to pore care. A company survey found that 87.3% of e-commerce users have concerns about pores.
Facts
87.3%
n=950
Sept. 14, 2026
5 types of acids
7 plant-derived ingredients
80,000 channel subscribers
12 stores nationwide
About 500 people
100 mL
7,260 yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社アンジェラックス、MY NADESHICO、My NADESHICO Store、ANGELUX、NADESHICO SPA by ANGELUX、アンジェラックススキンケアセンター、一般社団法人エステティックグランプリ
Childcare students at junior colleges down by about 60% in 10 years. How declining enrollment is changing relationships with training schools | October issue of “Encho Tsushin” published today.
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キャリアフィールド株式会社 has published the October issue of Encho Tsushin, a booklet on nursery school management. This issue explores the background to the approximately 60% decline in junior college childcare students over 10 years, and covers relationship-building with training schools, recruitment strategies, and regional collaboration in Nagano City.
Facts
The number of childcare students at junior colleges has fallen by about 60% over the past 10 years
Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026
We have supported the recruitment of childcare workers at more than 5,000 facilities nationwide
New brand〈Furniture for Sound By OJAS and Karimoku Furniture〉announced; pop-up event to mark its launch at ザ・コンランショップ Daikanyama store
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カリモク家具 has announced a new brand, 〈Furniture for Sound By OJAS and Karimoku Furniture〉, designed by Devon Turnbull, with sales at retailers nationwide starting October 22, 2026. A pop-up event will also be held at the ザ・コンランショップ Daikanyama store.
Facts
15 products in total
October 22, 2026 (Thu.)
December 29 (Tue.)
¥327,800 (tax included)
¥429,550 (tax included)
¥760,100 (tax included)
Companies mentioned：カリモク家具株式会社、カリモク家具、OJAS、OJAS Tokyo、ザ・コンランショップ、WAKA WAKA、wagetsu わ月、909 Gallery、SFMOMA、Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum
【Special Seminar】A thorough look at the impact of the U.S. midterm elections on markets! Money Square to host “What’s Next? How Will Markets Move? The U.S. Midterm Elections and the Markets” in a hybrid in-person and online format on October 24
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株式会社マネースクエア will hold a special seminar with ラジオNIKKEI on October 24, 2026, under the theme “What’s Next? How Will Markets Move? The U.S. Midterm Elections and the Markets.” The event will take place in Roppongi, Tokyo, and on YouTube LIVE.
Reiko Kosugi appointed as special Etajima tourism ambassador; also set to host Autumn Festa Etajima 2026
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Model and talent Reiko Kosugi has been chosen to host the event Autumn Festa Etajima 2026 in Etajima, Hiroshima Prefecture. She also currently serves as a special Etajima tourism ambassador.
Great deals at ノジマ stores in Yokohama! “Yokohama City Shopping District Wide-Area Premium Vouchers” can be used at ノジマ!
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株式会社ノジマ is participating in the Yokohama City Shopping District Federation’s “Yokohama City Shopping District Wide-Area Premium Voucher” program. The vouchers can be used at participating ノジマ stores in Yokohama.
アプライド マテリアルズ unveils $5 billion EPIC Center in Silicon Valley to accelerate semiconductor innovation in the AI era
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アプライド マテリアルズ unveiled its EPIC Center in Silicon Valley, a facility valued at $5 billion, to accelerate semiconductor innovation in the AI era. The center brings together founding and innovation partners including TSMC, Intel, Samsung Electronics, Micron, SK hynix, Broadcom, アドバンテスト, SCREEN, キオクシア and Besi, along with several universities, to shorten development cycles from materials research to mass production.
Facts
On a scale of $5 billion in total
A 600,000-square-foot building (approximately 56,000 square meters)
An advanced cleanroom spanning approximately 4 acres (approximately 16,000 square meters)
More than 6 million hours of construction work in total
The equivalent of 34 Olympic-size swimming pools
Equivalent to 2 Eiffel Towers
34 roof trusses covering the cleanroom
Approximately 300 feet (approximately 90 meters) long
Weighing as much as 12 school buses
TSMC and アプライド マテリアルズ have grown together for 30 years
The leading-edge mass-production node was 350 nanometers
It is now 2 nanometers
Originalフィーチャーサイズを175分の1にまで微細化してきました
Intel sees a path to more than 1 trillion transistors per 1 package by 2030
More than 1 trillion transistors per 1 package
Companies mentioned：アプライド マテリアルズ、Applied Materials, Inc.、TSMC、Intel、Samsung Electronics、Micron、SK hynix、Broadcom、アドバンテスト、SCREEN、キオクシア、Besi、Arizona State University、Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute、Stanford University、UC Berkeley、UCLA Samueli School of Engineering、Micron Technology
[Sannocho, Hamamatsu | Opening Nov. 14] Live like you’re in a single-story home and enjoy light and shadow — an architect-designed “half-single-story” model home by ARRCH
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株式会社LIFEFUND’s custom-home brand ARRCH will open a “half-single-story” model home in Sannocho, Chuo Ward, Hamamatsu, on Nov. 14, 2026, and hold an open house.
An exhibition and sales event featuring artist 奥平イラ will open at VINYL UNDERGROUND, a hub for art and culture in Kansai, on Wednesday, Oct. 21
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株式会社ケンエレファント will hold an exhibition and sales event featuring artist 奥平イラ at VINYL UNDERGROUND in Shinsaibashi, Osaka, starting Oct. 21. The exhibition will showcase remastered versions of works from the 80s, and exhibition catalogs and merchandise will also be available.
The Fuji-view day-use hot spring 富士眺望の湯ゆらり will begin selling its limited-time autumn menu on Oct. 13 (Tuesday); a campaign offering pairs of admission tickets will also be held on the official X account of 富士観光開発 mascot ふじっピ！
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富士眺望の湯ゆらり, operated by 富士観光開発, will begin selling its limited-time autumn menu on Oct. 13, 2026. A campaign offering pairs of admission tickets will also be held on the official X account of mascot ふじっピ.
K-pop official trading cards and merchandise draw huge crowds on opening day of “POCA i POP-UP STORE”
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CRAVIA株式会社 announced that “POCA i POP-UP STORE,” which opened at 札幌パルコ on Oct. 10, 2026, drew huge crowds from its first day. The store sells official K-pop trading cards and merchandise and will run through Nov. 3.
Special crime-prevention adviser Eiichiro Funakoshi calls on local residents to stay vigilant, speaking at the “Taito Ward Community Safety Gathering”
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Eiichiro Funakoshi, a special crime-prevention adviser with the project team for “ストップ・オレオレ詐欺47〜家族の絆作戦～,” spoke at the “Taito Ward Community Safety Gathering” in Taito Ward, urging residents to take steps to prevent special fraud, including scams involving international calls, refund fraud and fake police officers.
Original merchandise featuring 6 NIJISANJI EN livers to go on sale; preorders begin Oct. 16
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株式会社サイバーエージェント will begin taking preorders on Oct. 16, 2026, for “AUTUMN STYLE COLLECTION,” original merchandise featuring 6 livers from the VTuber project “NIJISANJI EN.”
New “motsu hot pot udon” now available at the 資さんうどん official online store!
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株式会社資さん has begun selling its new “motsu hot pot udon” through its official online store. Prices are 2,480 yen, tax included, for 2 servings; 4,680 yen for 4 servings; and 6,900 yen for 8 servings. Sales are also scheduled to begin soon on 楽天市場, Yahoo!ショッピング and Amazon.
IKEA upgrades FRAKTA/フラクタ carry bag, now marking its 30th anniversary
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IKEA Japan has unveiled an improved version of the FRAKTA/フラクタ carry bag, which is marking its 30th anniversary. The share of recycled materials has been raised to more than 90%, while production efficiencies help keep the price affordable.
Facts
Over 30 years
Raised the share of recycled materials to more than 90%
More than 44 million are sold worldwide each year
At least 70%
Strong enough to carry loads of up to 25 kg
Use of approximately 89,000 km of thread eliminated
Amazon Prime Appreciation Sale early-access deals are now live! Up to 43% off JBL official-store exclusive models, from popular wireless earbuds to portable speakers
[First location in Katsushika City, Tokyo; 17th location in Tokyo] Enjoy it your way, from exercise to refreshment! Featuring golf, O2/H2 rooms, FIT-BEAUTY and more! FIT-EASY Ohanajaya store has grand opened.
[3rd location in Niigata City! 7th location in the prefecture!] FIT-EASY Niigata Nishi store has grand opened, featuring entertainment services that help you become the person you want to be, including golf, sauna, and FIT-BEAUTY (women only)!
[3rd location in Miyazaki Prefecture] Getting healthier can be easy! Services to support you include the prefecture's first wellness karaoke, golf, sauna, and more! A large store of approximately 300 tsubo! FIT-EASY Miyazaki Ohashi store grand opening
[3rd location in Nagano City; 14th location in the prefecture] A wellness space that offers more than just training, promoting health of both body and mind, with golf, sauna, a women-only area, FIT-BEAUTY and more! FIT-EASY Nagano Takada store has grand opened
[4th location in Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture!] Featuring the prefecture's first baseball facilities, wellness karaoke, FIT-BEAUTY and more! Find the way to enjoy yourself that suits you at FIT-EASY Fukuyama Zao store, now grand opened!
[3rd location in Nara Prefecture!] Enjoy the ultimate wellness experience for a healthy body and mind, with sauna, FIT-BEAUTY (women only), golf and more, all introduced in the prefecture for the first time! FIT-EASY Nara Heguri store has grand opened!
Learn about new DJI ENTERPRISE products announced on October 14 through an online briefing, product displays, and demos. Free events will be held on October 15, 21, 23, and 30.
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株式会社セキド announced that it will hold free events on October 15, 21, 23, and 30, featuring an online briefing, product displays, and demos of new DJI ENTERPRISE products scheduled to be announced on October 14, 2026.
Koji Tamaki and ASKA appear in “NO MUSIC, NO LIFE.” poster celebrating a powerhouse collaboration, displayed at Tower Records stores nationwide
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Tower Records has selected Koji Tamaki and ASKA for the latest poster in its “NO MUSIC, NO LIFE.” series, which marks its 30th anniversary, and will display it at stores nationwide starting October 13. The artists' collaborative album, “音銀河,” will also be released by Sony Music Labels.
Facts
30th anniversary
Tuesday, October 13
Both born in 1958
Price: 2,200 yen (tax included)
Release date: Wednesday, September 16
March 2026
30 performances in 21 cities
52 performances in 44 cities
Companies mentioned：タワーレコード株式会社、Sony Music Labels、NHK
DMM GAMES' FLOWER KNIGHT GIRL launches an update on October 13! New event “深層のパラレルメサイア” begins!
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DMM GAMES' fantasy RPG FLOWER KNIGHT GIRL, operated by 合同会社EXNOA, will receive an update on October 13 and launch a new event, "Deep Parallel Messiah."
An online lottery featuring newly drawn illustrations of characters enjoying a champagne fight from the TV anime Mr. Osomatsu is here! A wide selection of fabulous prizes featuring rare illustrations!!
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株式会社KADOKAWA will launch the online lottery "TV Anime Mr. Osomatsu Champagne Fight Lottery," featuring new illustrations depicting a champagne fight from the TV anime Mr. Osomatsu, starting October 20, 2026.
（株）エヌアイデイ and 千葉工業大学 launch joint research to revitalize underused and unused properties in Katori City
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株式会社エヌアイデイ and 千葉工業大学 have signed a joint research agreement to explore ways to revitalize underused and unused properties in Katori City, Chiba Prefecture.
[SEALIGHT] LED lights up to 42% off at Amazon Prime Appreciation Festival 2026! Popular headlights, fog lamps and backup lights at special prices
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Automotive LED light brand SEALIGHT will run a sale on all products during Amazon Prime Appreciation Festival 2026, held from October 13 to 19, 2026, with discounts of up to 42%.
[Japan National Sočca Team] Japan National Sočca Team candidates | Regional showdown [Results]
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The Japan Sočca Federation has announced the results of the regional showdown held on October 12 and its upcoming schedule, as it targets victory at the 2027 World Championship.
Facts
The 2027 world tournament
Around 100 spectators
3 teams: “EAST,” “WEST” and “SOUTH”
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人 日本ソサイチ連盟、J-SOCIETY FOOTBALL PARK 多摩、ZOZO PARK HONDA FOOTBALL AREA、フットボール７パーク広島、F-CHANNEL CHAMPIONS CUP、F7SL CHAMPIONS CUP、F7 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2027、FOOTBALL 7 SOCIETY LEAGUE
Combining the hydration of a serum with the softness of a milky lotion. DERMA LE GINZA's new MOISTURE INFUSION MILK SERUM moisturizing emulsion set to launch in winter 2026
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株式会社オールペア plans to launch MOISTURE INFUSION MILK SERUM (90 g), a new moisturizing emulsion from skincare brand DERMA LE GINZA that combines the hydration of a serum with the softness of a milky lotion, in winter 2026.
Facts
90g
Winter 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社オールペア、DERMA LE GINZA、ALLPAIR DERMA LE GINZA
A new caffeine-free azuki flavor joins herbal medicine specialty shop's "Wakan Chai"! Launching October 20, 2026 (Tuesday), with 2 varieties to choose from
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Nihondo will add a caffeine-free azuki flavor to its "Wakan Chai" from its herbal medicine specialty shop, with the new product launching on October 20, 2026.
Supporting gift-based entertainment event "NEXT GATE OSAKA 2026," inviting 15 families and 60 people from TSURUMIこどもホスピス to the theater
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株式会社アワーズ, which operates アドベンチャーワールド, sponsored "NEXT GATE OSAKA 2026," hosted by OnlineCircus, and invited 15 families and 60 people from TSURUMIこどもホスピス to the theater.
Facts
A total of 60 guests
Since first visiting with the animals in 2018
NEXT GATE OSAKA 2026
Eight performer groups
Bringing performances to a total of 150 facilities
More than 3,200 in total
Companies mentioned：株式会社アワーズ、アドベンチャーワールド、OnlineCircus、TSURUMIこどもホスピス、公益社団法人こどものホスピスプロジェクト、SPACE１４、Cirque du Soleil Casting、大阪府、大阪市、大阪文化芸術事業実行委員会
[叡啓大学] To participate in "Giving Campaign 2026," a student-led fundraising event held at 113 universities nationwide
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叡啓大学 will participate for the second time in "Giving Campaign 2026," a student fundraising event held simultaneously at 113 universities nationwide. Sponsored by 文部科学省, the event supports student activities through votes of support and donations.
Tickets for the "2026 SCCN NOVEMBER RACE MEETING in TSUKUBA" are now on sale through チケットペイ!
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株式会社ペイメントフォー has begun advance ticket sales through the ticketing service チケットペイ for the "SCCN NOVEMBER RACE MEETING in TSUKUBA," to be held at Tsukuba Circuit on Nov. 15, 2026.
[Kobe City University of Foreign Studies Outreach Initiative] Lecture: "Living with Coffee—Connections Between People and Communities Seen Through the Window of a Coffee Shop"
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Kobe City University of Foreign Studies will hold a series of 3 lectures on coffee and coffee shops as part of its "Kobe City University of Foreign Studies Outreach Initiative."
Participation in the 31st session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31)
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Mitsubishi Electric will participate in COP31, to be held in Turkey in November 2026, following its selection by the Ministry of the Environment, and will showcase decarbonization support using satellite GHG data at the Japan Pavilion. It will also exhibit jointly with Mitsubishi UFJ Bank and SDS, introduce Direct Ocean Capture (DOC) technology, and speak at a Japan Accelerator Network seminar.
Hyogo Prefecture, 丹波篠山市 and 公益社団法人兵庫県緑化推進協会 sign the "Agreement on Corporate Forest-Building Activities"; 丹波篠山市宮代自治会 signs the "Tanba-Sasayama Miyashiro-no-Sato Maruyama Conservation Agreement" on Oct. 10, 2026
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株式会社阪急交通社 signed the "Agreement on Corporate Forest-Building Activities" with 兵庫県, 丹波篠山市 and 公益社団法人兵庫県緑化推進協会, and the "Tanba-Sasayama Miyashiro-no-Sato Maruyama Conservation Agreement" with 丹波篠山市宮代自治会 on Oct. 10, 2026.
AI agent "KUROKO AI" to exhibit at "Leisure Hotel Fair 2026"—supporting hotel operations amid labor shortages and helping attract customers
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株式会社ExpreTech will exhibit its AI agent "KUROKO AI" at "Leisure Hotel Fair 2026," to be held at Tokyo Big Sight on Nov. 5 and 6, 2026. The company provides business automation solutions for leisure hotels facing labor shortages and customer acquisition challenges. One result of its implementation is a 152.0% year-on-year increase in user actions on Google Business Profile.
横浜市消防局 seeks new inspection and risk assessment technologies for fire cisterns
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横浜市消防局 is seeking ideas for new technologies and services related to leak detection, risk assessment and nondestructive inspections through "YOKOHAMA Hack!" to efficiently maintain underground fire cisterns.
Facts
There are 2,642 fire cisterns
Approximately 28% of them have been in place for more than 50 years
Original現状年2回の水利調査
Detailed inspections cost approximately 1 million yen per cistern
[Nisshin Kako] Charity campaign supporting areas affected by torrential rain and Typhoon No. 25 in Chiba to be held on its e-commerce site; all pre-tax proceeds from eligible products will be donated to the Chiba Prefecture Disaster Relief Fund
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日新化工株式会社 will run the "Chiba Disaster Area Support Charity" on its e-commerce site from Oct. 13 to Nov. 2, 2026, donating all pre-tax proceeds from eligible products to the Chiba Prefecture Disaster Relief Fund.