To mark the 50th anniversary of “スター・ウォーズ,” a jointly developed collection with 洋服の青山 is here: ties featuring a “lightsaber” and a faithfully reproduced tie bar set!
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To mark the 50th anniversary of “スター・ウォーズ,” 青山商事株式会社 will launch “STAR WARS DESIGN TIE & TIE BAR,” developed jointly with 洋服の青山, from October 15.
A chef’s table with just 6 seats opens at “NEW LIGHT” in Shibuya, Tokyo — reservations for the reservation-only chicken hot pot “鶏鍋 きく地” open October 15
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株式会社バルニバービ has created a chef’s table with just 6 seats at “NEW LIGHT” in MIYASHITA PARK, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, and will offer the reservation-only chicken hot pot “鶏鍋 きく地” from October 15, 2026. The 10-course menu by chef Masahiro Kikuchi features distinctive techniques, including clear and white chicken broth soups and wood-fire grilling.
ネスレ日本 will hold an experiential pop-up event at Roppongi Hills from November 5 to 14, 2026, centered on “kotone,” a new model of the “ネスカフェ ゴールドブレンド バリスタ.” The event will showcase the appeal of the series, which has surpassed 6.8 million units shipped cumulatively, and offer coffee experiences with the new product. A fan meeting featuring 4 influencers will also be held.
[23rd anniversary] KDDIアイレット launches “AIDD MVP StartDash,” a 1-month program to validate the practicality of AI-driven MVP development, marking the 1st anniversary of “gaipack”
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KDDIアイレット has launched “AIDD MVP StartDash,” a fixed-price package that validates the practicality of AI-driven MVP development in 1 month, marking the 1st anniversary of the launch of its comprehensive AI solution “gaipack” and the company’s 23rd anniversary.
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23rd anniversary
3 million–4 million yen (before tax)
More than 100 consultations
The number of AWS-certified qualifications held has surpassed 5,100
株式会社電通総研 announced that it has joined the Salesforce Forward Deployed Engineering Partner Network. Drawing on a track record of supporting implementations at more than 10 companies, it will support the transition of AI powered by Agentforce into production and business transformation.
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A track record of supporting implementations at more than 10 companies
Companies mentioned：株式会社電通総研、電通総研、株式会社セールスフォース・ジャパン、Salesforce、Salesforce, Inc.
TERRADA ART STUDIO 京都 to host talk event “Discovering and Nurturing Emerging Artists” with contemporary artist 椿昇 and 寺田倉庫 representative 寺田航平
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寺田倉庫株式会社 will host a talk event, “Unis in Unison 2026 Opening Talk『若手アーティストの発掘と育成』,” at TERRADA ART STUDIO 京都 on November 7, 2026, featuring contemporary artist 椿昇 and President and Representative Director 寺田航平. The event is part of a project involving 16 artists who graduated from 4 art universities in Kyoto.
[Food floor major renovation project, Part Five] 3 new brands join, bringing the total to 6. A new bread destination opens at Nagoya Station!
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As the fifth phase of its major food floor renovation project, ジェイアール名古屋タカシマヤ will fully open its bread zone on November 12, bringing together a total of 6 brands.
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November 12
A total of 6 brands come together
7:30 a.m.–8 p.m.
Opens at 10 a.m.
Up to approximately 400 types of bread
Opened in Nagoya in 2007
Companies mentioned：株式会社 ジェイアール東海高島屋、ジェイアール名古屋タカシマヤ、ブール アンジュ、メゾンカイザー、ポンパドウル、THE CITY BAKERY（ザ シティ ベーカリ）、PAUL（ポール）、le suprême（ル・シュプレーム）
Original“秋の夜長”をテーマにしたufotable描き下ろしイラストが登場！ 『アニメ「鬼滅の刃」 捌ノ章 in ナムコ』 描き下ろしイラストを使用したナムコ限定プライズや特典が盛りだくさん！
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株式会社バンダイナムコエクスペリエンス will hold the 8th collaboration campaign with the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba anime, “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Anime: Chapter 捌 in ナムコ,” from Oct. 23 to Dec. 6, 2026. The campaign will feature exclusive prizes using new illustrations by ufotable, as well as a promotion offering bonuses for inserting 500 yen into a crane game machine.
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Friday, Oct. 23, 2026
Dec. 6 (Sun)
500 yen
500 ナムクレ points
3 winners
16 types in total
Approximately 7.5 cm in diameter
8 types in total
Approximately 11 cm
Nov. 13 (Fri.)
Approximately 6 cm × 6 cm or smaller
Approximately 6 cm × 9 cm
Thursday, Oct. 15
Oct. 22 (Thu.)
Companies mentioned：株式会社バンダイナムコエクスペリエンス、ufotable、ナムコ、ナムコオンラインクレーン、ナムクレ、バンダイナムコアミューズメント、集英社、アニプレックス、Bandai Namco Experience Inc.
LUUP micro-mobility sharing service launches in Noto Town, marking its first availability in Ishikawa Prefecture
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株式会社Luup will conduct a pilot program for its LUUP micro-mobility sharing service at Koiji Beach in Noto Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, and offer the service for a limited time starting Oct. 22, 2026.
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Available for a limited time from Oct. 22, 2026 (Thursday) to Nov. 21 (Saturday)
Addressing the growing problem of qualified guides remaining inactive amid a sharp rise in inbound tourism: Mirai Works wins contract from 奄美群島広域事務組合 for the “令和8年度 奄美群島地域通訳案内士育成事業”
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株式会社みらいワークス has won a contract from 奄美群島広域事務組合 for the “令和8年度 奄美群島地域通訳案内士育成事業” and will conduct skills training to develop qualified individuals into “active guides.”
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A total of 184 “Amami Islands Regional Certified Guides” have completed training provided by 奄美群島広域事務組合 and been certified to date (as of March 31, 2026), although
Exhibiting at the “3rd Back Office DXPO Tokyo '26 [Autumn],” a trade show for streamlining and advancing DX in administrative departments
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株式会社ミロク情報サービス (MJS) will exhibit at the “3rd Back Office DXPO Tokyo '26 [Autumn],” held at Ariake GYM-EX on Nov. 17–18, 2026, and showcase ERP systems and consulting services.
How does “I want to use it again” come about? Exploring how lip balm use turns into a “can’t-get-enough” experience—with a focus on initial expectations and the expanding experience of continued use
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Rohto Pharmaceutical announced the results of a sensory study on its Melty Cream Lip lip balm. The study found that initial “favorability” and the “comfort” experienced during continued use are associated with the intention to keep using the product, and clarified how a “can’t-get-enough” experience develops.
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Original2026年9月16日～9月18日
28th Annual Conference of the Japan Society of Kansei Engineering
Originalインサイトアカデミー株式会社は、オンライン研修サービス「INSIGHT ACADEMY Eラーニング」の新講座として、『海外事業❛実践❜MBA：マーケティング』シリーズの1つである「価格戦略（後編）」を提供開始した。本講座は、値引きルールや契約条件を設計し、利益とキャッシュフローを確保するための実務的な知識を提供するものである。
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15 courses in total
280 courses in total
Capital: 95 million yen
8,000 experts with extensive hands-on experience in overseas markets
Support for overseas business at more than 1,000 companies
Companies mentioned：インサイトアカデミー株式会社、INSIGHT ACADEMY
アース製薬’s “Minna no Silica” named official water for the “Toray Pan Pacific Open Tennis 2026”!
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アース製薬’s bottled water “Minna no Silica” has been named the official water for the “東レ パン パシフィック オープンテニストーナメント 2026,” taking place from Oct. 24 to Nov. 1, 2026. It is ultra-soft water with a hardness of 17 mg/L and a silica content of 80 mg/L.
“Temperature-change fatigue” caused by autumn’s temperature swings affects 76.8%! “Autumn nighttime massage routine” targeting discomfort before bed to launch Oct. 15
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株式会社ドリームファクトリー will roll out its “Autumn Nighttime Massage Routine” starting Oct. 15, 2026, offering products that target fatigue from temperature changes and shoulder and neck stiffness.
イトーキ’s ITOKI DESIGN HOUSE SHIGA selected among the top 5 entries in the Showroom category of the “FRAME Awards 2026,” from more than 1,000 submissions
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株式会社イトーキ’s own facility, ITOKI DESIGN HOUSE SHIGA, has been shortlisted among the top 5 entries in the Showroom category of the international design award “FRAME Awards 2026,” selected from more than 1,000 submissions.
Popular limited-edition shades become permanent additions by popular demand! Two shades that blend with a variety of makeup join the cheek color for a natural flush that melts into the skin: “Natural Fit Cheek” Soft Red and Highlighter, launching Oct. 20 (Tuesday)
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オルビス株式会社 will release “Natural Fit Cheek” in Soft Red and Highlighter on Oct. 20, 2026. The shades were popular when sold as limited editions in 2018. Alongside the existing Rose and Coral, the line will be available in 4 shades, priced at 1,100 yen including tax.
株式会社ハンズ will begin offering “targeted heat packs and warming products” in early October. In addition to new products from mimiho and 日翔, reusable eco-friendly heat packs and anti-static products will be sold at Hands stores and online.
POLA’s flagship brand “B.A” × HOTEL THE MITSUI HAKONE “Thermal Spring SPA”: “The B.A Spa Journey,” B.A’s first spa treatment
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株式会社ポーラ will begin offering “The B.A Spa Journey,” B.A’s first spa treatment program, at the “Thermal Spring SPA” at HOTEL THE MITSUI HAKONE, opening on December 15, 2026.
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Opening December 15, 2026
Vast grounds spanning approximately 14ha
Featuring 126 rooms
POLA B.A GRANDLUXE BODY&FACIAL 150 ￥122,000
POLA B.A LUXURY BODY&FACIAL 150 ￥101,000
POLA B.A BODY&FACIAL 120 ￥98,000
POLA B.A GRANDLUXE FACIAL 90 ￥74,000
POLA B.A FACIAL 90 ￥59,000
POLA B.A BODY 90 ￥52,000
Companies mentioned：株式会社ポーラ、HOTEL THE MITSUI HAKONE、三井不動産グループ、POLA GINZA、POLA SALON+ AOYAMA、HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO
[Take on game development with no prior experience!] A practical guide to creating your own open-world game in Unity from scratch: “How to Make Fun Open-World Games,” on sale 10/15
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株式会社翔泳社 will release “How to Make Fun Open-World Games: An Introduction to 3D Game Development with Unity,” a beginner’s guide to developing 3D open-world games, on October 15, 2026.
[千年の宴・竹取酒物語・月の宴・福福屋] Grand menus revamped from October 15! Enjoy a new menu featuring seafood sashimi platters, a variety of steamed dishes, grilled dishes, and fried dishes, alongside carefully selected favorites and new flavors!
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株式会社モンテローザ will revamp the grand menus at restaurants including 千年の宴 from October 15, 2026, adding new items such as seafood dishes, steamed dishes, grilled dishes, and fried dishes.
A dream collaboration between Kyoro-chan and Sanrio characters! New “Choco Ball <Double Chocolate>” launches Wednesday, November 4 — Plus a campaign to win original merchandise
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Morinaga & Co. will begin rolling out limited-edition “Choco Ball” packaging in collaboration with Sanrio characters from October 2026, and will launch the new “Choco Ball <Double Chocolate>” on November 4. A campaign will also offer original merchandise to people who enter using receipts for eligible products.
[Tokyo, 町田市] The Machida Citizens’ Collaboration Festival “Machi Cafe!” will be held
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町田市 will hold the 20th edition of “Machi Cafe!,” one of the city’s largest citizen collaboration events, from November 28 to December 6. As many as 171 groups will take part, with a range of activities including workshops and stage performances.
Gastronomy “Joël Robuchon” presents its 2026 Christmas menu, featuring special dishes such as signature caviar and an elegant dessert inspired by a bûche de Noël
Rising rents are driving rental demand in the Tokyo metropolitan area toward the suburbs and older properties; demand for detached houses grows as the price gap with resale condominiums widens
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LIFULL HOME'S, operated by 株式会社LIFULL, has published its July–September 2026 market report. Rental demand in the Tokyo metropolitan area is shifting toward the suburbs and older properties. With resale condominium prices surging and the price gap with detached houses widening, demand for resale detached houses has reached a record high.
New “White Pearl Noel Afternoon Tea” — A special Christmas moment woven from Omotesando’s winter scenery and the sparkle of pearls
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The special afternoon tea “White Pearl Noel Afternoon Tea,” themed around seasonal strawberries and Christmas, will be served at TAVERN by the green, the second-floor restaurant at ザ ストリングス 表参道, from November 18 to December 27, 2026.
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Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2026
Dec. 27 (Sun.)
7 types in total
16 designs in total
11:30～17:00
¥6,800
￥7,500
Companies mentioned：株式会社ベストホスピタリティーネットワーク、ザ ストリングス 表参道、TAVERN by the green、TWG Tea、モエ・エ・シャンドン
Fall Outfit Giveaway Campaign on ヨハクト’s Official X Account! 5 Winners Will Be Selected by Lottery to Receive Featured N＋ Products
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ヨハクト, a web media outlet operated by 株式会社報知新聞社, is running a fall outfit giveaway campaign on its official X account, with featured N＋ products to be given to 5 winners selected by lottery.
Eyewear brand Zoff and the TV anime Bungo Stray Dogs team up for the first time; “Zoff | 文豪ストレイドッグス” to launch, featuring motifs based on the supernatural abilities and images of 6 characters
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The first collaboration collection between eyewear brand Zoff and the TV anime Bungo Stray Dogs, “Zoff | 文豪ストレイドッグス,” will begin accepting online pre-orders on October 21, 2026.
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The series has surpassed 17.5 million copies in cumulative circulation
Featuring motifs based on the supernatural abilities and images of 6 characters
Fitting corners at 5 stores; capsule toys (trading glasses-cleaning cloths) available for purchase in stores
【旧軽井沢KIKYO キュリオ・コレクションbyヒルトン】“KIKYO Winter Afternoon Tea,” wrapped in warm comfort, available from Sunday, November 1
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旧軽井沢KIKYOキュリオ・コレクションbyヒルトン will begin serving “KIKYO Winter Afternoon Tea” on November 1, 2026. The menu includes 3 savory dishes and 7 sweets made with ingredients from Shinshu, for a total of 7 items priced at ¥6,000; a special menu will also be offered during the Christmas season.
SB C&S to hold its first AI seminar in the Hokuriku region, in Toyama
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SB C&S株式会社 will hold “AI Seminar in Toyama,” the first AI seminar in the Hokuriku region, on November 6, 2026. The event will cover the introduction and use of generative AI, responses to security challenges, and products from デル・テクノロジーズ, among other topics.
U.S.-based The Coca-Cola Foundation awards $210,000 (approximately ¥32 million) for a project supporting women’s economic independence in Okinawa Prefecture
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The Coca-Cola Foundation of the United States awarded $210,000 (approximately ¥32 million) to 一般社団法人カナカナ, which is carrying out a project to support women’s economic independence in Okinawa Prefecture.
Lights continuously for up to 90 hours! New “Yoden Hang Gauge Lantern,” a hanging lantern that can also be placed on the ground and used in 2 ways!
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LOGOS, the outdoor brand of 株式会社ロゴスコーポレーション, launched the rechargeable LED “Yoden Hang Gauge Lantern,” which can be hung or placed on the ground, on September 24, 2026. It can stay lit continuously for up to 90 hours and has an IPX4 rain-resistance rating.
【Job-Seeking Homemakers’ Employment Intent Survey, September 2026】Homemaker Job Application Index at 102 (up 3 from the previous month)
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株式会社ビースタイルメディア announced that the September application index for its job site しゅふＪＯＢ was 102, up 3 from the previous month. The number of job openings was flat, while applications increased, driven by more active job hunting among parents after the summer holidays.
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Up 3 from the previous month
Up 6 year over year
Approximately 1.3 times the figure for the same month last year
91%* of homemakers said they would use the service again
【Average Age Survey of Homemakers Changing Jobs, September 2026】47.0 years (up 0.4 years from the previous month)
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Based on hiring data from the job site しゅふＪＯＢ, operated by 株式会社ビースタイルメディア, the average age of homemakers changing jobs in September 2026 was 47.0 years, up 0.4 years from the previous month and 0.8 years year over year, setting a record high.
チームラボ creates official app and website for TOFROM YAESU TOWER workers with Tokyo Tatemono, delivering Japan’s first “wallet entry pass” for a leased office, allowing entry by tapping a smartphone
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チームラボ has created an app and website for workers at “TOFROM YAESU TOWER,” a mixed-use complex directly connected to Tokyo Station, together with Tokyo Tatemono. The service features Japan’s first “wallet entry pass” for a leased office, allowing users to enter by tapping their smartphone, combining security with convenience.
Facts
Dated September 2, 2024
Publication date: Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Completed on February 28, 2026
With the completion of TOFROM YAESU THE FRONT in July 2026
Companies mentioned：チームラボ、東京建物株式会社、HID Global Corporation
Twice a year! Fall Palclo Week runs from Thursday, October 15 to Tuesday, October 27, 2026
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株式会社パルグループホールディングス will hold “Fall Palclo Week” from October 15 to 27, 2026. The event will feature coupons for up to ¥3,000 off and time-limited sales at stores and online, showcasing fall and winter fashion and items produced by influencers.
Enjoy classic Edomae sushi with ease! Available for a limited time: “Shime Kohada,” cured in vinegar to bring out its umami, and “Seared Shime Kohada,” grilled to a fragrant finish. Compare these 2 varieties, prepared in different ways: cured and seared!
As recorder lineups shrink, more than 60% of recorder users worry about “future storage options.” About 40% value the “peace of mind of being able to watch without worrying about sudden streaming service removals.” [Survey on recorder users’ recording and storage habits and attitudes]
“Making delicious memories” at home wins praise: Kit Oisix meal kits let you enjoy camping food at home. New fall menu from the Oisix and スノーピーク collaboration launches (from 10/15).
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オイシックス株式会社 and スノーピーク will launch a new product in their Kit Oisix collaborative meal kit lineup, “[Kit]〆は雑炊！トマトのとろっと温玉豚すき,” on Oct. 15, 2026.
“Imagery rescripting (ImRs)” via video calls eases distressing flashbacks—new potential for mental health support through online cognitive behavioral therapy
株式会社ゴールドウイン will be a special sponsor as a Gold Partner of the “Toyama Marathon 2026,” to be held in Toyama Prefecture on Nov. 1, 2026. The company will expand participation in its reusable-bottle water station pilot to 2,800 people, 2 times last year’s number, and introduce a digital product passport (DPP) on participant T-shirts for the first time.
Recipes from a “fully booked cooking class” that has run for more than 30 years revealed for the first time. 『上田淳子の料理教室ノート』 is now on sale!
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株式会社ワン・パブリッシング published 『上田淳子の料理教室ノート』 on Oct. 15, 2026, revealing for the first time recipes from a “fully booked cooking class” that has run for 35 years. The list price is 1,980 yen, including tax.
Saitama Prefecture and Satofull begin accepting donations to support animal welfare activities that protect the lives of dogs and cats
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Saitama Prefecture and 株式会社さとふる will begin accepting donations for the “Sainokuni Animal Welfare Promotion Support Project” on Oct. 15, 2026, to support animal welfare activities that protect the lives of dogs and cats.
NEC to hold “2026 K-SEC CAMP FOR GIRLS,” a security event for female students at colleges of technology
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The “2026 K-SEC CAMP FOR GIRLS,” a security event for female students at colleges of technology co-hosted by NEC and K-SEC, was held on Sept. 17 and 18. The program included a tour of NEC headquarters, career talks and a CTF workshop.
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2026 K-SEC CAMP FOR GIRLS
Held Sept. 17 and 18
Comprehensive partnership agreement signed in July 2022
Official release date set for the “Prestige N16 Flip AI+ C1XM” series featuring the NVIDIA RTX Spark™ superchip
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エムエスアイコンピュータージャパン株式会社 announced that the premium AI notebook PC series “Prestige N16 Flip AI+ C1XM,” featuring the NVIDIA RTX Spark™ superchip, will officially launch on Oct. 23, 2026.
森永乳業 will launch “ピノ 香り湧き立つカフェラテ” nationwide for a limited time from Oct. 26. The flavor ranked No. 1 for repeat purchases among limited-time flavors in the long-selling Pino series from 2021 to 2025.
Elecom’s pet appliance brand mofult (Mofult) launches a new detachable pet cart that can also be used as a carrier or car travel bag
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エレコム株式会社 will launch the new detachable pet cart “PET-CART01BE” in mid-October. It can be used in 3 ways: as a pet cart, a carrier, or a car travel bag. It is suitable for taking on public transportation and securing in a car. The price is 16,182 yen before tax (typical in-store price: 17,800 yen).
See the camera’s color through the translucent material! New camera case for instax mini 13/instax mini 12 makes it easy to carry your Cheki in style and take pictures smoothly
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エレコム株式会社 will launch a translucent camera case compatible with instax mini 13 and instax mini 12 in mid-October.
3 options: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz wireless, and wired! Launch of 5 types of 3-button mice for businesses, designed for use with either hand and a variety of grips
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エレコム株式会社 has launched 5 types of 3-button mice for businesses, available in 3 options: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz wireless, and wired.
FANCL holds makeup seminar in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, for people with visual impairments
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株式会社ファンケル held a makeup seminar for people with visual impairments in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, on September 18, co-hosted with 日本盲導犬協会仙台訓練センター. 7 people participated, trying everything from skincare to base and accent makeup. “Touch mark stickers” were also introduced.
Kirin Hyoketsu® Sugar-Free ALC.4% is crisp and easy to drink. Introducing the juicy fruit flavor of Kirin Hyoketsu® Sugar-Free Japanese Pear ALC.4% (limited-time offering)!
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Kirin Beer will launch “Kirin Hyoketsu® Sugar-Free Japanese Pear ALC.4%,” a limited-time Japanese pear-flavored product in its “Hyoketsu® Sugar-Free” series, which contains no sugars or sweeteners, nationwide on November 17.
Research on “Gogo no Kocha Delicious Unsweetened” reveals that tea polyphenols inhibit oil from adhering! New findings scientifically explain why tea “leaves less oily residue in the mouth” and “refreshes the aftertaste of meals”
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キリン Holdings discovered that tea polyphenols inhibit oil from adhering, contributing to the clean finish and lack of lingering sensation in the mouth of “Gogo no Kocha Delicious Unsweetened.”
【栄光ゼミナール】Admissions information sessions for junior high school entrance exams to be held from November to January for children in their final year of kindergarten through 5th grade and their parents
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栄光ゼミナール, a preparatory school operated by 株式会社栄光, a group company of 株式会社増進会ホールディングス, will hold admissions information sessions from November 2026 through January 2027 for children from their final year of kindergarten through 5th grade and their parents who are interested in junior high school entrance exams.
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November 2026–January 2027
Children in their final year of kindergarten through 5th grade
株式会社プレナス will launch the “Fried Oyster Nori Bento with Tartar Sauce” and other items at the takeaway bento chain ほっともっと starting October 7. In a survey of 19 store managers nationwide, “enjoying the seasonal feel unique to autumn and winter” received the most votes.
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2,416 locations
19 store managers from ほっともっと locations nationwide
Money Forward services win awards at “ITreview Grid Award 2026 Fall”
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11 products from the Money Forward Group won awards at “ITreview Grid Award 2026 Fall,” hosted by IT Cloud. 10 products received the top “Leader” designation, while Manageboard was named a “High Performer.”
【Vol. 5】A big hit! Includes Yuri Yamamoto’s “Cafe Menu Calendar”! “Foodist Note magazine vol.5” goes on sale
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“Foodist Note magazine vol.5” will be released by 扶桑社 on October 22, 2026. It includes Yuri Yamamoto’s “Cafe Menu Calendar 2027” and a wide range of recipes, including chicken dishes and seasonal vegetable sides.
星野リゾート’s hot spring ryokan 界 別府 will offer the “Usa Jingu Good Fortune Trip” for a limited time from December 1, 2026, through November 30, 2027. The trip includes a formal visit to 宇佐神宮 and a private tour led by a Shinto priest.
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December 1, 2026–November 30, 2027
Original全国に4万余りある八幡神社
A leisurely guided tour of the vast grounds lasting about 1 hour
You could appear on the “OWV Channel”!? A collaboration between popular 4-member boy band “OWV” and XR photo booth mode “moove” launches October 19!
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フリュー株式会社 announced that it will launch a collaboration among popular 4-member boy band “OWV,” XR photo booth mode “moove,” and photo booths “Meidy” and “SUKELU factory” on October 19, 2026.
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A 4-member group
Oct. 19, 2026
Jan. 17, 2027
3 types in total
Launched in August 2026
September 2020
April 2025
Sunday, Dec. 13
March 2026
April 2007
Dec. 2015
Apr. 2022
Companies mentioned：フリュー株式会社、NTT DOCOMO Studio & Live, Inc.、オムロングループ
The RPG of eternity and bonds, “Tales of Eternia Remastered,” launches today! A launch trailer has been released, and a campaign related to “Melnics,” which appears in the game, is also underway!
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株式会社バンダイナムコエンターテインメント released “Tales of Eternia Remastered” today for Nintendo Switch™ 2 / Nintendo Switch™ / PlayStation®5 / PlayStation®4 / Xbox Series X|S. The Steam® version launches October 16. A launch trailer has been released, and a campaign related to “Melnics” is underway.
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The Steam® version launches Friday, October 16
The PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) version, released in 2005
“Tales of Graces f Remastered” in January 2025
“Tales of Xillia Remastered” in October 2025
“Tales of Berseria Remastered” was released in February 2026
[ウェスティン都ホテル京都] A Mont Blanc parfait made with Tanba chestnuts, evoking Kyoto in autumn colors, on sale for November only. Yuzu and vanilla ice cream make for a flavor that delights to the last bite
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ウェスティン都ホテル京都 is offering a Mont Blanc parfait made with Tanba chestnuts for November only. It is priced at ¥3,500.
[リーガロイヤルホテル小倉] Special courses devoted to abalone, Shanghai crab, or shark fin from 中国料理 龍鳳. Available for a limited time, with a choice of featured ingredient
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The Chinese restaurant “龍鳳” at リーガロイヤルホテル小倉 will offer 3 special courses featuring abalone, Shanghai crab, or shark fin for a limited time from November 1 to December 31, 2026.
Customer-service data × AI reveal why brands are “chosen or passed over”; “明日見世インサイト” launches to uncover what drives brands’ sales
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Daimaru Matsuzakaya Department Stores will launch “明日見世インサイト,” a new service for featured brands at “明日見世” on the 9th floor of Daimaru Tokyo Store, on October 21, 2026. The dashboard service combines customer-service data with AI to visualize why brands are chosen or passed over.
マイナビ announces “Mynavi 2028 Graduate University Student Career Intentions Survey, September [Internships and Career Development Activities]”
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株式会社マイナビ released the results of its September survey on career intentions among university students graduating in 2028. The participation rate in career development activities in September was 71.6%, down from the previous month, while about 60% of students hoped to find work locally. The factor students considered most important in internships and similar programs was “employees’ personalities.”
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The share who took part in career development activities during September was 71.6%
Down 8.5 points from the previous month
The share who took part in career development programs in their hometown or the area they returned to during summer vacation was 57.5%
The most important factor was “employees’ personalities” ... cited by a record-high 78.0%
New autumn and winter releases from the Afternoon Tea-supervised series! Apple tea, a drink made exclusively for serving hot, and chilled cup drinks featuring a newly revamped tea-leaf blend—now enjoy the popular brown sugar royal milk tea hot, too
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株式会社ファミリーマート will release 2 chilled cup drinks and 3 drinks made exclusively for serving hot, supervised by the tea brand “Afternoon Tea,” operated by Ivy Company, starting October 20, 2026. It will add brown sugar royal milk tea on October 27.
Event report: デジタルハリウッド大学 holds “CYBER CREATE DAY 2026”
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デジタルハリウッド大学 held “CYBER CREATE DAY 2026” on September 13, 2026, exploring the possibilities of cybersecurity education through a testbed exhibition provided by NSHC and talk sessions.
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September 13, 2026 (Sun.)
Students from 49 countries and regions around the world are enrolled
First response to English-language questions starting with Reiwa 9: CPA short-answer national mock exam to be held in November at 26 venues nationwide and online
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TAC株式会社 will hold its national short-answer mock exam in November to prepare candidates for the Reiwa 9 Certified Public Accountant Examination, at 26 venues nationwide and through online and at-home testing. The exam accommodates English-language questions, and the fee is ¥5,000, tax included.
Is a meal after a funeral necessary? The most appreciated aspect was “being able to talk with relatives at leisure.” Its value as a place to connect and look back on memories
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A survey by 株式会社NEXER Group and 村田葬儀社 analyzed the need for and evaluation of meals after funerals (shojin-otoshi). Among respondents, 77.8% had attended one, and the most appreciated aspect was “being able to talk with relatives at leisure.” Views on whether such meals are necessary were nearly evenly split: 49.6% said they were necessary and 50.5% said they were not.
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Valid responses: 400 samples
“Have attended one” was the response of 77.8%
“I was able to talk with the bereaved family and relatives at leisure” was cited by 52.4%
“The meal lasted a long time” — 24.4%
“Dishes that are easy to eat regardless of age” — 58.2%
[A hugely popular children’s book from Korea, an ally for entrance exams!] The 2nd volume of the learning manga series 『とびだせ！ 科学だモン』, which develops scientific thinking and reading comprehension at the same time, goes on sale today, Oct. 15 (Thu)!
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株式会社新潮社 will release the 2nd volume of the hugely popular Korean learning manga series 『とびだせ！ 科学だモン』, titled 『ずずーん！「重力のヒミツ」編』, on Oct. 15.
The “strongest women” making waves in their respective fields come together! Saori Yoshida, Fuyumi Sakamoto and Masami Hisamoto appear! TOKYO FM / JFN 38-station network program 『ディア・フレンズ』
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TOKYO FM radio program 『ディア・フレンズ』 will hold a special week from Oct. 19 to 22, featuring Saori Yoshida, Fuyumi Sakamoto and Masami Hisamoto as guests.
Daimaru Matsuzakaya Department Stores’ experiential concept store Asumise will launch “Asumise Insight,” a new service that uses customer-service data and AI to uncover what drives sales, on Oct. 21.
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Asumise, an experiential concept store operated by Daimaru Matsuzakaya Department Stores, will launch its new service “Asumise Insight,” which uses customer-service data and AI, on Oct. 21, 2026.
The first outdoor sauna event, “サウナヴィレッジしらかわフェスタ 東北サ勤交代祭,” will be held in Fukushima Prefecture on Oct. 31, 2026, as the 4th installment of the sauna movement “サ勤交代,” planned and produced by 仙台PARCO.
Automating corporate WordPress security operations: “KUSANAGI Enterprise Edition byGMO” now available
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GMOプライム・ストラテジー launched “KUSANAGI Enterprise Edition byGMO,” which automates corporate WordPress security operations, on Oct. 15, 2026. Available for approximately 50,000 yen per month, it offers features such as automatic updates and version upgrades without downtime, and is sold through AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud and ConoHa VPS byGMO.
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Approximately 84% of the combined total for the TOP 10 CMSs adopted by publicly listed companies in Japan
Approximately 50,000 yen per month (excluding tax)
63 days in 2018–2019
This was significantly shortened to just 5 days in 2023.
During continuous operation for 1 month (720 hours)
Works with laptops from various manufacturers using 7 types of plugs! AC adapter with up to 65W output, convenient for business trips or as a spare, now on sale
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サンワサプライ has launched the multi-type AC adapter “ACA-DC116ML,” with up to 65W output. It works with laptops from various manufacturers using 6 types of adapter plugs and is convenient for business trips or as a spare.
DMM GAMES’ “文豪とアルケミスト” launches “transmigration research” for new literary figure Terada Torahiko (CV: Daisuke Hirakawa)! Adds a story about “異世界ノ文豪ヲ召喚セヨ”!
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DMM GAMES, operated by 合同会社EXNOA, added a limited-time transmigration event for the new literary figure Terada Torahiko and a related story to its literary-figure reincarnation simulation game “文豪とアルケミスト” on Oct. 14.
【JAF新潟】 “JAF Niigata Branch Member Benefits Facilities and Municipalities Liaison Meeting” to be held on Oct. 29 (Thu). A stamp rally experience event, which also provides business-matching opportunities, will also take place.
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The Niigata Branch of 一般社団法人日本自動車連盟 (JAF) will hold its “2026 JAF Niigata Branch Member Benefits Facilities and Municipalities Liaison Meeting” at ホテルオークラ新潟 on Oct. 29. The event is for approximately 800 benefit facilities and 16 municipalities, and a new stamp rally experience event combining business matching will also be held.
Easy even for non-engineers: let AI handle and automate PC tasks! 『Claude Coworkではじめるシゴト自動化入門』 to be released on Oct. 15 (Thu)
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株式会社インプレス will release 『Claude Coworkではじめるシゴト自動化入門』 on Oct. 15, 2026, a book explaining how to use the AI agent “Claude Cowork” to automate PC operations.
『ホンの贈りもの』, a new collection of book reviews marking the 20th anniversary of Yuri Nakae’s writing career, to go on sale on Oct. 21, 2026. Events will also be held at ジュンク堂書店大阪本店, 三省堂書店神田神保町本店, 文学フリマ and other venues!
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立東舎 will release 『ホンの贈りもの』, a collection of book reviews marking the 20th anniversary of Yuri Nakae’s writing career, on Oct. 21, 2026. Events will be held at ジュンク堂書店 and 三省堂書店, among other venues.
Can the bear problem be solved through zoology? A folklorist deeply familiar with hunting culture unpacks the issue from a sociological perspective in 『ヤマケイ新書 増補改訂版 クマ問題を考える』
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株式会社山と溪谷社 published The Yama-kei Shinsho Expanded and Revised Edition: Rethinking the Bear Problem by folklorist Hiromi Taguchi on October 15, 2026. The book reexamines the bear problem from sociological and human perspectives rather than a zoological one, and substantially expands and revises its coverage of the Reiwa-era bear incidents.
【Cover feature: The TV anime The Horror Collector is currently airing to great acclaim!!】The November 2026 issue of Monthly Comic Gene goes on sale October 15, 2026!
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株式会社KADOKAWA will release the November 2026 issue of Monthly Comic Gene on October 15, 2026. The cover features The Horror Collector, whose TV anime is currently airing, while the back cover introduces the first comic in the new collection Alcolilica. The issue includes a color opening feature on The Speculation of Associate Professor Takatsuki Akira and more, and is priced at 730 yen.
Facts
Series sales surpass 1 million copies!
Combined sales of the original work and comics surpass 1.5 million copies!