ELEMENT × ORIONBEER’s first collaboration. Launching one-of-a-kind streetwear to raise a toast after a skate session
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オリオンビール株式会社 will release collaboration merchandise with streetwear brand “ELEMENT” starting Oct. 15, 2026. The collection includes 6 items, such as a skateboard deck and hoodie, and features designs that blend Okinawan local soul with street culture.
[Event report] クロスプラス holds its first elementary school outreach class in Nagoya
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クロスプラス株式会社 held its first outreach class on Oct. 6, 2026, at Nagoya Municipal Marunouchi Elementary School, introducing pupils to upcycling examples and giving them the chance to make covered buttons.
4th-anniversary appreciation event to feature new rice sales and a nationwide food tour prize drawing with luxury prizes
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株式会社ベルコ will hold its “4th Anniversary Appreciation Event” on Oct. 16 and 17, 2026, at City Hall Shimizu Bellco Hall in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture. Plans include new rice sales, a prize drawing featuring luxury prizes, consultations about senior care facilities and funeral trusts, and a cognitive function check experience.
“星ひとみ占いPREMIUM” marks its 1st anniversary! Special fortune reading and thank-you video message from 星ひとみ released
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株式会社CAM has released a special fortune reading and free columns to mark the 1st anniversary of “星ひとみ占いPREMIUM,” its official fortune-telling site supervised by 星ひとみ.
“2026 Kep1er FAN-CON TOUR [RSVP:Respond our code] in TOKYO”: advance ticket sales through ticket agencies (first come, first served) start Oct. 14 (Wed.) at 18:00!
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The ticket agency presale for Kep1er’s Tokyo show, “2026 Kep1er FAN-CON TOUR [RSVP:Respond our code] in TOKYO,” will begin at 18:00 on Oct. 14.
Facts
(200 people)
Up to 4 tickets
Companies mentioned：株式会社 J HARMONY、Kep1er、SGC HALL ARIAKE、チケットぴあ、Kep1ian Japan
アソビュー！ launches “Tokyo Mega Illumi <Pair Tickets> Giveaway Campaign” on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, with tickets for 500 pairs, or 1,000 people, to be awarded by lottery!
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アソビュー株式会社 will launch a campaign on Oct. 14, 2026, in partnership with Tokyo Mega Illumi, Oi Racecourse’s winter-only illumination event, offering pair tickets to 500 pairs, or 1,000 people, by lottery.
Taiwanese singer-songwriter Wooly will release a cover of KIRINJI’s “killer tune kills me” on Oct. 14. yopeco of sucola produced the track, with KiBi featured.
Facts
Surpasses 1 million total streams on Spotify
Has around 110,000 Instagram followers
Release date: October 14, 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社ディスクユニオン、Kissing Fish Records、NATURAL FOUNDATION LLC.、sucola、TOWER RECORDS
The first comprehensive disc guide to capture the full picture of India, a musical powerhouse! “インド音楽ディスクガイド” to be published Nov. 10
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DU BOOKS, the publishing division of 株式会社ディスクユニオン, will publish “インド音楽ディスクガイド” on Nov. 10, 2026. The book is a comprehensive disc guide covering 100 years of Indian popular music across all genres. Against the backdrop of growing worldwide interest in Indian music, driven by rising Spotify streams and hit films, it introduces the origins of and landmark albums in a wide range of genres, from classical music to hip-hop and I-POP.
Facts
On Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026
Increase of more than 2,000%
A huge music market with more than 1.4 billion people
Marking the release of ゲシュタルト乙女’s “働くこと、休むこと。”: Pop-up shop to be held at Disk Union ROCK in TOKYO from Wednesday, Oct. 14!
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To mark the 10th anniversary of Taiwanese rock band ゲシュタルト乙女, a pop-up shop will be held at Disk Union ROCK in TOKYO to coincide with the release of its latest album, “働くこと、休むこと。” Related works and merchandise will be on sale during the event, with an autograph session on the final day.
More than 30% of elementary school students who read children’s books are reading books intended for an age group different from their grade-level guideline!
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A survey by 株式会社新興出版社啓林館 found that more than 30% of elementary school students who read children’s books are reading books intended for an age group different from their grade-level guideline, and that more than 40% of parents feel their children’s reading comprehension differs from the grade-level guideline.
Facts
More than 30% of elementary school students who read children’s books
“Yes” at 57.7%
About 70% of elementary school students who read children’s books
Second collaboration announced between and ST’s popular staff member Bayako and KiU!
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Outdoor brand KiU, owned by 株式会社ワールドパーティー, will launch 3 fall/winter items on Oct. 14, 2026, as its second collaboration with popular and ST staff member Bayako.
Co-hosted webinar “The Future of the EC Industry Through the Latest Trends of 2026: What EC Strategies Will Stand Out in a Changing Market?” to be held on Oct. 29, 2026!
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マーケティングアソシエーション株式会社 will hold a co-hosted webinar on Oct. 29, 2026, titled “The Future of the EC Industry Through the Latest Trends of 2026: What EC Strategies Will Stand Out in a Changing Market?” Co-hosted with 株式会社久 and W2株式会社, the event will explain the outlook for the EC market and strategies for companies’ own EC operations.
WACUL publishes case study on marketing support for Pocket Sign: sharing growing workloads with external partners to sustain initiatives with limited resources
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株式会社WACUL published a case study on how electronic signature service provider ポケットサイン株式会社 used external marketers to continuously pursue marketing initiatives despite limited resources, including operating a blog with around 10,000 monthly PV and achieving high SEO rankings.
Himeji de Volunteer 2026: “Hime-Bora Market” to be held
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姫路市 will hold “Himeji de Volunteer 2026: Hime-Bora Market” in front of JR Himeji Station on Nov. 3, Reiwa 8, hosted by the Himejion Civic Activities and Volunteer Support Center. A total of 42 organizations will participate, with hands-on activity corners, sales booths and stage performances.
New items arrive in Samantha Thavasa Petit Choice’s hugely popular Disney collection!
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株式会社サマンタタバサジャパンリミテッド will release new wallets, multi-cases and other items inspired by 7 Disney characters from Samantha Thavasa Petit Choice starting October 14.
Facts
Wallet \26,400-
Fragment case \20,900-
Zipper charm \4,950-
All ７ characters
Wednesday, October 14
Companies mentioned：株式会社サマンタタバサジャパンリミテッド、Samantha Thavasa Japan Limited
<News> Embark on a grand adventure this autumn with games from 日本ファルコム! Nintendo Switch™ “EGG Console Falcom Autumn Sale 2026” launches, with 6 eligible titles on sale for 15% off for a limited time
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株式会社Ｄ４エンタープライズ will hold the limited-time “EGG Console Falcom Autumn Sale 2026,” featuring 6 titles from 日本ファルコム on Nintendo Switch’s “EGG Console,” starting October 14, 2026.
[ニューエラ] Makes its first appearance at “atmoscon 2026,” unveils limited-edition caps with MLB and TRADMAN’S BONSAI, and hosts a bonsai workshop
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ニューエラ will make its first appearance at “atmoscon 2026,” taking place on October 31, 2026 and November 1, and will unveil limited-edition collaboration caps with MLB and TRADMAN’S BONSAI. It will also offer hands-on activities including a bonsai workshop and a bat-catching challenge.
[’47（フォーティーセブン）] Makes its first appearance at the domestic large-scale urban culture festival “atmoscon 2026,” taking place 10/31 (Sat.) and 11/1 (Sun.)
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Casual lifestyle brand ’47（フォーティーセブン） will make its first appearance at the urban culture festival “atmoscon 2026,” taking place at Shinjuku Sumitomo Building on October 31 and November 1. The event will feature sales of 5 types of triple-collaboration caps with atmos pink and MLB, as well as customization workshops.
Facts
5,280 yen each
9 types in total
Companies mentioned：ニューエラジャパン合同会社、’47、フォーティーセブン、atmos pink、MLB、Major League Baseball
美プロ survey: “August 2026 Salary Survey of the Beauty Industry Based on Minimum Wages” — Chiba Edition
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Zenken株式会社 announced the results of a survey conducted in August 2026 based on job listings in Chiba Prefecture on 美プロ, a job site specializing in the beauty industry. The survey compares salaries by occupation for full-time employees and part-time and casual workers against Chiba Prefecture’s minimum wage (1,140 yen), showing the differences.
New “Aji Fry Bowl” lets you savor signature fried horse mackerel and vegetables, developed jointly with 三陽食堂! Starting November 9 (Mon.), enjoy an unlimited-serving promotion for the new “Kewpie Hearty Japanese-Style Tartar Sauce”
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キユーピー株式会社 will begin serving the “Aji Fry Bowl,” developed jointly with 三陽食堂, on October 16, 2026. To mark the 60th anniversary of the launch of tartar sauce, it will hold an unlimited-serving promotion for “Hearty Japanese-Style Tartar Sauce” starting November 9 of the same year.
Goods featuring newly drawn illustrations themed around “the four seasons” from the TV anime “俺と悠兄！” will debut at “AGF2026”! Advance sales set for the 中外鉱業 booth [Y-23]!
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中外鉱業株式会社 will hold advance sales of new goods from the TV anime “俺と悠兄！” at the 中外鉱業 booth [Y-23] during “Animate Girls Festival 2026,” taking place November 7–8, 2026.
HAL students produce a promotional video for HIS’s student travel campaign “HIS Youth Trip”
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Students at HAL東京 produced a promotional video for the “HIS Youth Trip” campaign through an industry-academia collaboration project with 株式会社エイチ・アイ・エス（HIS）, and the winning work was published on HIS’s official YouTube channel.
アソビシステム forms capital and business alliance with N.D.Promotion
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アソビシステム株式会社 has formed a capital and business alliance with 株式会社N.D.Promotion and will participate in a third-party allotment of new shares. As a result, N.D.Promotion will become a consolidated subsidiary of ContentAge and an equity-method affiliate of アソビシステム, and the companies will begin joint operations in talent management.
Facts
March 2026
8-member group
Companies mentioned：アソビシステム株式会社、株式会社N.D.Promotion、株式会社ContentAge、株式会社NDP Entertainment Holdings
[G-MODE Archives+] Lost fantasy RPG “Lost Savior” set for revival! Nintendo Switch version launches October 15 (Thu.); Steam version scheduled for October 28 (Wed.)
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株式会社ジー・モード announced that the feature-phone fantasy RPG “Lost Savior” will be revived for Nintendo Switch (release on October 15) and Steam (scheduled for release on October 28).
三井住友カード launches “More Rewards This Fall!” campaign exclusively for Mastercard®
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三井住友カード will launch the “More Rewards This Fall!” campaign exclusively for Mastercard® starting October 14, 2026. It will run 2 campaigns, one for new cardmembers and one for card use, offering benefits including V Points.
[Title Match Report] “Playaz4Playaz Day” to be held on Saturday, Oct. 10!
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Tokyo Football Club held the match between FC東京 and 浦和レッズ at Ajinomoto Stadium on Oct. 10, 2026, as “Playaz4Playaz Day” presented by Playaz4Playaz Pte. Ltd. Activations included an app download bonus and invitations to pitch-side seats, and attendance was 34,998.
A refreshed uniform and new lineup aim for a long-awaited championship! Esports team “GiGO” to compete in “BEMANI PRO LEAGUE” for the 5th consecutive year
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株式会社GENDA GiGO Entertainment announced that its esports team “GiGO” will compete in “BEMANI PRO LEAGUE –SEASON 6–,” organized by 株式会社コナミアーケードゲームス, for the 5th consecutive year. The team welcomes 12 professional players, with 4 for each title, and 4 advisors as part of its new lineup, and has revamped its uniform design.
An announcement about player Shunya Mouri’s fracture of the transverse process of the third lumbar vertebra, including the date of injury and his playing history.
Kanade no Mori Resort × Hatsune Miku 2026winter: HIS official day-trip bus and rail tours now on sale
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株式会社エイチ・アイ・エス will begin selling official day-trip bus and rail tours on Oct. 14 for the “Hatsune Miku 2026winter” collaboration event at Kanade no Mori Resort in Izu-Kogen.
Facts
On sale from noon on Wednesday, Oct. 14
During the period from Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026, to Sunday, Dec. 29
[高島屋 Online Store] Reservations open for Christmas cakes for in-store pickup! This year, too, frozen cakes are attracting attention for a Christmas that falls on a weekday, and there is a wide selection of affordable mini sizes for those who want “just a little something to eat!”
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高島屋 has opened reservations for its 2026 Christmas cakes, offering around 180 varieties to meet a range of needs, including frozen cakes and mini sizes.
Facts
Up to around 180 varieties during the period
The 3 most-ordered products
¥5,724 (shipping included)
¥6,500 (shipping included)
¥5,940 (¥990 shipping)
¥5,400 (shipping included)
¥6,804 (shipping included)
¥6,912 (shipping included)
¥3,580 (¥990 shipping)
6,480 yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社髙島屋、高島屋、GATEAU DES BOIS、Patisserie Torkuchen、La maison JOUVAUD、PAS DE DEUX FACTORY、GLAMOURDISE、patisserie Sadaharu AOKI paris、LeTAO、GLACIEL、PETITE FRAISE、Les Temps Plus、ASTERISQUE
From Friday, Oct. 16, “Cafe LycoReco Pop-Up Shop 2026” opens at アトレ秋葉原! After its run at アトレ秋葉原, the shop will travel to GEE!STORE locations! [株式会社コスパ]
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株式会社コスパ will hold the “Cafe LycoReco Pop-Up Shop 2026,” a pop-up shop for the anime “Lycoris Recoil,” at アトレ秋葉原, before taking it to GEE!STORE locations. Limited-edition goods and purchase bonuses will be available.
A limited-edition high tea decked out in Christmas colors, served in an airy space on a high floor: “Christmas High Tea 2026” [ウェスティンホテル仙台]
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Originalウェスティンホテル仙台が2026年12月15日から25日まで、ラウンジ＆バー ホライゾンで期間限定のクリスマスハイティー「Christmas High Tea 2026」を提供する。A5等級仙台牛やオマール海老などのメニューとフリーフローのアルコールを含むプランで、料金は1名13,500円。
Collect 25 entry marks and get one for sure! Miffy Bag Giveaway Campaign
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エースコック株式会社 will run a campaign from Nov. 1, 2026, to Jan. 31, 2027, offering an original Miffy bag to anyone who collects 25 entry marks from eligible products.
“Black Star -Theater Starless-” to hold team C’s solo live show “BLACK ONE-MAN Painted C”! Official report released
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株式会社DONUTS held “BLACK ONE-MAN Painted C,” a solo live show by Team C of the men-supporting rhythm game “Black Star -Theater Starless-,” at Shibuya Stream Hall on Oct. 4, 2026. Both the matinee and evening performances sold out. The official report is now available.
Thomas transforms into a reindeer!? A Christmas-exclusive “Red-Nosed Thomas” makes an appearance!! “Thomas Land Christmas 2026” opens Monday, Nov. 2
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富士急ハイランド will hold “Thomas Land Christmas 2026” from Nov. 2, 2026, with the first-ever appearance of Red-Nosed Thomas. Activities during the event include storytime sessions, a stamp rally and limited-edition menu items.
Facts
A total of 71 days
¥3,500 or more, including tax
Adults and junior high and high school students: 3,000–3,500 yen
J-WAVE’s new music project “RISING CUTS” selects luvis for its 3rd installment! Discovering and showcasing emerging talent poised to shape the future music scene. Airplay begins on programs today, and an interview video is also available on the special website
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J-WAVE has selected luvis for the 3rd installment of “RISING CUTS,” a music project that discovers and showcases promising artists. “The Light,” an advance single from an album scheduled for release in December, will begin airing on Oct. 14.
[HIROKO HAYASHI] “IL CUCINETTA A POIS,” an upcycled series made using deadstock materials, launches
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The brand HIROKO HAYASHI, operated by 株式会社ヒロフ of ワールドグループ, will launch its upcycled series IL CUCINETTA A POIS, made using deadstock materials, on Oct. 28. Pre-sales will begin on Oct. 14 at its online store and 日本橋三越本店.
KARA's Han Seung-yeon's first photo book in 10 years, Inside You, Inside Me, to be released Dec. 10 ahead of the group's 20th anniversary!
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KARA's Han Seung-yeon will release her first photo book in 10 years, Inside You, Inside Me, on Dec. 10, 2026, ahead of the group's 20th anniversary of its debut in 2027.
Facts
To be released on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2026
List price: 4,950 yen (tax included)
A photo book, the first in about 10 years
KARA's 20th anniversary of its debut, coming in 2027
ネットマーブル brings the series' first game adaptation, シャングリラ・フロンティア～七つの最強種～, to life in a special discussion with original author 硬梨菜, manga artist 不二涼介 and the game producer!
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ネットマーブル announced that a special discussion about the in-development Switch battle RPG シャングリラ・フロンティア～七つの最強種～, featuring original author 硬梨菜, manga artist 不二涼介 and the game's producer, will appear in the Oct. 14 issue of Weekly Shonen Magazine.
Facts
Wednesday, October 14
Cumulative circulation surpasses 18 million copies
Picture-book authors きだに やすのり and わたなべ あや to hold signing event on Sunday, Nov. 8, hosted by 紀伊國屋書店高尾店 and 高尾ビール. A free storytime event will also be held.
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A signing event with picture-book authors きだにやすのり and わたなべあや will be held at KO52 TAKAO on Nov. 8, 2026, hosted by 紀伊國屋書店高尾店 and 高尾ビール. A free storytime event will also take place, featuring works including はみがきざむらい.
U-NEXT BOXING.7 Triple World Title Match set for Sunday, Nov. 29! Exclusive live streaming of the rematch between Masuda and Tsutsumi for the world title, Teraji's first title defense and Yuri Aku'i's bid to become a two-division champion
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株式会社U-NEXT announced that it will exclusively livestream U-NEXT BOXING.7 Triple World Title Match, to be held at Ryogoku Kokugikan on Nov. 29. The main bouts include the WBA world bantamweight title fight between Riku Masuda and Seiya Tsutsumi, Kenshiro Teraji's first title defense and Seigo Yuri Akui's bid to become a two-division champion.
Facts
Enjoy more than 480,000 titles including movies, dramas, and anime
also streaming more than 1.33 million manga and books
[LEPSIM's hugely popular project, fourth installment] Six producer-designed items by popular staff with a combined 580,000 social media followers to go on sale Wednesday, Oct. 21
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LEPSIM, part of 株式会社アダストリア, will release the fourth collection of producer-designed items by 6 popular staff members with a combined 580,000 social media followers on Oct. 21, 2026.
[Hankyu Men's Tokyo] 15th anniversary! Exclusive items available only here and a 透明書店 by freee pop-up store among the offerings rolling out from Wednesday, Oct. 14!
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Hankyu Men's Tokyo will hold a fair from Oct. 14 to mark its 15th anniversary, featuring exclusive items, a 透明書店 by freee pop-up store and events by various brands.
A comic adaptation of Chireren Kinari's latest work, あの子にしか行けない天国, begins serialization today, Wednesday, Oct. 14! The original work was immediately approved for a major reprint after its release!
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A comic adaptation of Chireren Kinari's novel あの子にしか行けない天国 begins serialization in the digital magazine Betsufure on Oct. 14. A reprint of the original was approved immediately after its release. The manga is by Usaka.
Season 2 of 野生のラスボスが現れた！ is here! Ami Koshimizu, Shina Shuto, Chiaki Takahashi and Satomi Akesaka discuss highlights and behind-the-scenes dubbing stories / Ami Koshimizu says the reunion between Rufus and Benetnasch feels “like seeing someone you couldn't be with again”
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ABEMA aired the special program TVアニメ「野生のラスボスが現れた！」復讐の刻 -星々が語らう戦宴会- on Sept. 26, 2026, with the voice cast looking back at season 1 and discussing highlights of season 2. The original novel series has surpassed 1.7 million copies in circulation.
A seminar titled “New Trends in Market Entry and Growth Strategies for Water and Sewerage Businesses,” featuring Kenichiro Fukuda, Ken Fujiyama and Takashi Matsumura of EYストラテジー・アンド・コンサルティング株式会社, will be held on Monday, November 16, 2026!
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The New Social Systems Research Institute will hold a seminar on “New Trends in Market Entry and Growth Strategies for Water and Sewerage Businesses” on November 16, 2026, featuring Kenichiro Fukuda of EY Strategy and Consulting and others.
Kumamon Square, the activity base for Kumamon, is heading to the “Kumamoto Mon × Osaka Umeda” event in Osaka Umeda. To mark the occasion, limited-edition Hanshin Tigers × Kumamon collaboration merchandise will go on sale!
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In conjunction with the “Kumamoto Mon × Osaka Umeda” event hosted by 熊本県 and 株式会社くまもとDMC, Kumamon Square will visit Osaka Umeda and release limited-edition “Hanshin Tigers × Kumamon” collaboration merchandise.
A new chapter unlock event for the latest Muv-Luv title, “Muv-Luv Girls Garden,” “If I Could Walk Beside You,” enters its second half! New SSR character Kotoha makes her debut!
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The second half of the new chapter unlock event and a pickup gacha featuring the new SSR character Kotoha are underway in “Muv-Luv Girls Garden,” operated by 合同会社EXNOA and 株式会社KMS.
Facts
300 free gems
Tuesday, October 13
October 20 (Tuesday), 4:59
October 27 (Tuesday), 4:59
Companies mentioned：合同会社EXNOA、株式会社KMS、DMM GAMES、Google LLC、aNCHOR、合同会社ストーリィベリー、EXNOA LLC、KMS, Inc.
A collaboration with “ANGELICA ASTER” and a campaign offering up to 14,000 gems are being held in “Detariki Z: The Daily Life of Special Defense Bureau Members,” operated by 合同会社EXNOA, starting October 15.
Uncover secrets and learn what makes them vulnerable. Become true friends with you. Nostalgic horror adventure “1999 Tokoyo Building” set for release on Tuesday, November 10; demo available today
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The nostalgic horror adventure “1999 Tokoyo Building” is set for release on November 10, 2026, and a free demo is now available on Steam. The game is scheduled to be published by 講談社ゲームクリエイターズラボ, with merchandise also planned for アニメイト.
[October 21 event; free to attend] Online seminar on AI-driven business transformation and secure data management with Google Workspace and Gemini — hosted by Densan System, with support from DriveChecker
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DriveChecker株式会社 will participate as a supporting speaker at an online seminar hosted by 株式会社電算システム, explaining AI-driven business transformation and data management using Google Workspace and Gemini.
Pacvue and Amazon Ads Japan to hold 2026 edition of popular hackathon, expanding its scale and introducing an evolved program
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Pacvue and Amazon Ads Japan announced that they will hold the “Pacvue | Amazon Ads Japan Hackathon” at Grand Hyatt Tokyo on November 2, 2026. Following last year’s positive reception, the event will be expanded, with participants asked to propose full-funnel strategies using Pacvue PRISM and Pacvue Agent and MCP. The winning team will receive $20,000.
＜Exhibiting at the “Dora Navi EXPO 2026 Autumn (Kansai venue)” on Saturday, October 17!!＞
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The Tokachi General Promotion Bureau, in cooperation with 十勝バス株式会社 and 北海道拓殖バス株式会社, will exhibit jointly at the “Dora Navi EXPO 2026 Autumn (Kansai venue)” on October 17.
株式会社トドオナダ to hold free online seminar, “Practical Seminar: Measuring AI Memory,” on October 28
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株式会社トドオナダ will hold a free online seminar, “Practical Seminar: Measuring AI Memory,” on October 28, 2026, explaining methods for evaluating AI memory in the LLMO field.
Can children grow when told “It’s dangerous, so it’s forbidden”? As AI-related problems mount, Unicorn Lab launches an AI experience workshop to nurture “child CEOs”
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株式会社UNICORN PoPo and あなたのAI顧問株式会社 have partnered to hold an AI experience workshop for children that fosters literacy and creativity in response to the misuse of generative AI and calls to ban it. The first session recorded a 100% satisfaction rate, and the second is scheduled for October 2026.
Neurologica develops “yoft,” a time-series foundation model for real-world data, and begins general API availability
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株式会社ニューロジカ has developed “yoft,” a time-series foundation model for diverse real-world data, including electricity demand, sales and equipment sensor readings, and has begun offering its API to the public through the yoft.ai service website. The model handles irregular observation intervals and missing data, enabling forecasting, anomaly detection and missing-value imputation on a single platform. It ranked No. 1 among methods requiring no additional training on the GIFT-Eval benchmark, and is the first hosted API with these capabilities to be made publicly available by a Japanese company.
【大和証券×UpToU】“Beauty and Health” Beauty Seminar Held for Employees; 98% of Participants Said They Were “Happy Their Employer Provided This Opportunity”
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UpToU株式会社 held a “Beauty and Health” beauty seminar for employees of 大和証券, and 98% of survey respondents said they were happy their employer had provided the opportunity.
Facts
98%
50 attendees at the seminar
10 attendees at the individual consultation session
【New Service】株式会社ipe Launches “In-House Content Production Support Plan” for Companies That Fail to Improve Search Rankings Despite Producing Articles at Scale With AI
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株式会社ipe has launched its “SEO Content In-House Production Support Plan,” a hands-on support service that helps companies build internal systems for producing SEO content using generative AI.
Facts
SEO support track record of more than 500 companies
【JAF Kumamoto】Get a Close-Up Look at a JAF Tow Truck! Child Safety Licenses Also Available
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The Kumamoto Branch of 一般社団法人日本自動車連盟（JAF） will exhibit at the “Kumamoto Prefecture Dealer Used Car Festa 2026 Autumn,” to be held at Grand Messe Kumamoto on October 24 and 25, 2026. Activities will include displaying a tow truck and issuing free child safety licenses.
【Nara・Gojo】Make Throat Lozenges and Syrup by Hand With Seasonal Quince: “Quince Craft Workshop” at Horiuchi Fruit Farm Land on November 1 and 7 — Special Talk by ロッテ on the 7th
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株式会社堀内果実園 will hold a workshop to make throat lozenges and syrup by hand using seasonal quince at Horiuchi Fruit Farm Land in Gojo, Nara Prefecture, on November 1 and 7, 2026. The November 7 session will also feature a special talk by ロッテ, which sources quince.
“TAAP Live 2026” to Be Held at TODA BUILDING, Featuring Presentations by 12 Artists About Their Work and Work-in-Progress Exhibitions
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“TAAP Live 2026,” the showcase event for the 3rd cohort of “TAAP,” a program supporting emerging artists run by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and Arts Council Tokyo, an organization of the Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture, will be held at TODA BUILDING from November 14 to 16, 2026. The event will feature presentations and exhibitions by 12 artists and be operated by 藤原羽田合同会社. Recruitment for the 4th cohort has also begun.
Facts
Ongoing mentorship over 8 months
Production grant (495,000 yen)
Companies mentioned：藤原羽田合同会社、株式会社MIXI、Yutaka Kikutake Gallery、株式会社ブックエンド、SCAI THE BATHHOUSE
ツナグ Launches “TSUNAGU CYCLE,” an EC Data Integration and Analysis Service
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株式会社ツナグ began offering “TSUNAGU CYCLE,” a data integration and analysis service for EC businesses, in October. The service centralizes sales, advertising, orders, inventory, and logistics data, and helps visualize profitability by product and channel, as well as LTV.
Redefining Bonsai: Contemporary Luxury Bonsai Brand “ANGERO TRE” Officially Launches, Presenting “Living Sculptures (Art)” to Be Passed Down for 100 Years
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株式会社ANGERO TRE has officially launched “ANGERO TRE,” a contemporary luxury bonsai brand based in Ashiya, Hyogo Prefecture. Following strong acclaim during its soft-opening period, which began on July 18, 2026, the brand has officially opened to the media and public. It elevates bonsai into contemporary art and presents a distinctive aesthetic featuring vividly colored vessels, white crystal, and angel picks. The store also includes a café terrace, offering a space to experience the brand with all five senses.
Taking High School Students’ Independent Research “Beyond the School”: QuePal Launches Online Dialogue Service With Experts
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Symphonic Brain will launch “QuePal Dialogue,” a research-learning support service that enables high school students to speak with experts online, on October 1, 2026. A launch campaign offering the service at half the regular price will run through March 31, 2027.
Facts
Began on October 1, 2026
Available at half the regular price through March 31, 2027
An online dialogue lasting approximately 50 minutes
Add Texture and Shadow to Your Walls: Choose the Size and Frame of Textured Art Boards Hand-Finished by Craftspeople; Corporate Online Store “VENIRO” Opens
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株式会社ディーグエンタテインメント has opened “VENIRO,” an online store for textured art boards for businesses. Customers can choose the size and frame of art with hand-finished textures and order from 1 piece. The store serves businesses such as hotels and offices.
Facts
Original価格は1点22,000円〜41,800円（税込）です
For orders of 10 or more pieces of the same design
Lead time: approximately 60 days, as each order is made to order
“hotel ISLET setouchi,” a 10-room Small Luxury Hotel Overlooking Setouchi’s Beautiful Islands, to Open in December 2026; Reservations Open from Wednesday, October 14
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株式会社やどプラス will open “hotel ISLET setouchi,” a 10-room small luxury hotel in Murotsu, Mitsu-cho, Tatsuno, Hyogo Prefecture, in December 2026 and begin accepting reservations on October 14.
Facts
10 rooms in total
Opening on Wednesday, December 9, 2026
Reservations open on the official website starting Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Accommodation rates: from 20,350 yen
7 of the rooms are equipped with saunas
More than 90% of the ingredients used are sourced from Hyogo Prefecture and the Seto Inland Sea region
More than 300 attendees: “MERGE 2026” explores making things in an era when AI makes it possible to “create faster”
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PROTOCORE株式会社 and GustoDevelopment株式会社 held “MERGE 2026,” a conference on AI-driven development and design, on August 8, 2026. More than 300 people attended.
SieMatic | Rimadesio Aoyama Showroom grand opens Friday, December 4, 2026
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株式会社エスエムダブリュ・ジャパン will grand open the world's first showroom jointly featuring German premium kitchen brand “SieMatic” and Italian luxury interior brand “Rimadesio” in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo, on December 4, 2026.
Facts
Grand opening Friday, December 4, 2026
Founded in 1929 in Löhne, Germany
Founded in 1956 in Desio, in Italy's Province of Monza and Brianza
At the company's headquarters on the building's 3rd floor
株式会社Alquimista recognized as Silver Tier in Klaviyo's “K:Partners” partner program
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株式会社Alquimista was recognized as Silver Tier in Klaviyo's “K:Partners” partner program, effective October 1, 2026. Going forward, it will provide end-to-end support to domestic e-commerce businesses using Shopify, from collecting and leveraging customer data to planning and operating CRM initiatives.
Achieving a C-value of 0.85 in a 32-year-old heavy steel-frame home | Construction results demonstrate with figures improved performance through steel-frame renovations | 株式会社SOWAKA
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株式会社SOWAKA of Aichi Prefecture announced that it achieved a C-value of 0.85 in renovating a 32-year-old heavy steel-frame home in Kita Ward, Nagoya, demonstrating improved insulation and airtightness performance in a steel-frame structure.
Bringing greater comfort to the feet of people who work hard every day. “SOF SOLE®,” offered by Implus EU, which has surpassed １億 pairs in cumulative worldwide shipments＊, appoints Chihiro Kondo as brand ambassador
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Implus EU's insole brand “SOF SOLE®” has appointed talent Chihiro Kondo as brand ambassador and began running new ads for its flagship “AIRR PLUS” model in October 2026.
Facts
Surveying 2,599 men and women aged 30–69
Purchase experience rates are high among men in their 40s–60s, at 88–98%
[31 consecutive terms] Website translation tool “shutto translation” wins top honor “Leader” at “ITreview Grid Award 2026 Fall”
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e-365株式会社's website translation tool “shutto translation” won the top honor, “Leader,” at the ITreview Grid Award 2026 Fall, marking its 31st consecutive term receiving the award.
Dental clinical AI company ConvergePartners appoints Dr. Kenji Kuribayashi, director of 栗林歯科医院, who leads dental clinic management and staff development, as an adviser
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株式会社ConvergePartners announced that it had appointed Dr. Kenji Kuribayashi, director of 栗林歯科医院, as an adviser, effective September 1, 2026.
Facts
Effective Sept. 1, 2026
Since 2022, he has served as the third-term representative director of MID-G
Since 栗林歯科医院 opened in 2009
After working for 6 years under a practicing dentist with a background in oral surgery
Born in Kunisaki, Oita Prefecture, in 1977
Established: July 7, 2025
Companies mentioned：株式会社ConvergePartners、栗林歯科医院、MID-G、日本歯科大学、New York University、Medical University of Vienna
Online English conversation service “aleva!” supports working adults taking on English again; signs sponsorship agreement with J.League club “ザスパ群馬”
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教育開発出版株式会社 and 株式会社ライトエデュケーション, which provide the online English conversation service “aleva!,” have signed a sponsorship agreement with J.League club “ザスパ群馬.”
Facts
Capital: 12 million yen
Capital: 20.05 million yen
Began activities in 1995 as “リエゾン草津”
Renamed “ザスパ草津” in 2002
Joined the J.League in 2005
Changed its name to “ザスパクサツ群馬” in 2013 to make clear its commitment to representing the entire Gunma Prefecture as its home region
From 2024, it retained its name but changed its commonly used name to “ザスパ群馬”
[Joint initiative with Saika featured in Toridoll HD’s first management book] Data science used to scientifically examine the relationship between employee “happiness,” customer “delight” and store “success”
Sweet potato season is here! Rich, indulgent autumn dessert “First-Harvest Beni Haruka Mont Blanc Roll” launches in limited quantities!
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“熊谷青果市場 果匠とびくま,” a sweets brand jointly operated by 株式会社熊谷青果市場 and 株式会社おいしくどーぞ, will sell its “First-Harvest Beni Haruka Mont Blanc Roll” and mini parfait in limited quantities.
株式会社ハジメバ has released a case study interview about 穴吹興産株式会社’s introduction of “M&A Sourcing AI.” The company operates M&A teams at 2 locations, Tokyo and Takamatsu, and says the AI has enabled it to centralize deal information, prevent duplication and turn review histories into organizational assets.
Automated collection and recurring billing service “月額パンダ” wins “Leader” in ITreview Grid Award 2026 Fall! 3 consecutive award periods
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“月額パンダ,” an automated collection and recurring billing service provided by 株式会社もぐら, won the Leader award in the subscription management systems category of ITreview Grid Award 2026 Fall, marking its 3 consecutive award period.