姫路市 will hold the Tegarayama Autumn Festival from Oct. 24 to Nov. 3, Reiwa 8. Events include a stamp rally, a monorail pier tour, a special exhibition marking the 60th anniversary of the line’s opening, and Sub.Fes2026.
姫路市 and 書寫山圓教寺 will co-host the Reiwa 8 “Shoshazan Momiji Festival.” From Nov. 21 to 23, events will include a special display of Important Cultural Properties, autumn foliage illuminations, and Japanese taiko performances.
Facts
800 yen for junior high school students and older
Elementary school students: ¥500
Round trip: 1,200 yen for adults (junior high school students and older)
athletia＜アスレティア＞ will take part in the fragrance event “SCENT & FLOWER JOURNEY,” being held at 神戸BAL on Oct. 17 (Sat.) and 18 (Sun.).
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株式会社エキップ’s skincare brand “athletia” will take part in the fragrance event “SCENT & FLOWER JOURNEY,” held at 神戸BAL on Oct. 17 and 18, and offer exclusive benefits.
＜News＞ “EGG Console The Screamer PC-8801” released for Nintendo Switch™ on Oct. 15, 2026.
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株式会社Ｄ４エンタープライズ released the cyber RPG “The Screamer PC-8801,” originally launched in 1985, on Oct. 15, 2026, as the 119th title in “EGG Console,” the Nintendo Switch lineup of retro game distribution service “Project EGG.”
Original【ニューエラ】NEW ERA® BLACK LABEL 2026年秋冬コレクションの新作が10月16日（金）に登場
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ニューエラ will begin releasing new items from the ＜NEW ERA® BLACK LABEL＞ Fall/Winter 2026 collection on Oct. 16, exclusively at ニューエラ stores nationwide and the official online store.
浜松市 will hold the 31st Hamakita Manyo Festival on Oct. 24, Reiwa 8, at Hamakita Manyo Forest Park. Along with the main event, “Kyokusui no Utage,” activities will include Manyo fortune slips and name bookmark making, as well as stage performances. Admission is free.
“Desert Catch! Tinipin” Episode 16 synopsis and preview images released!
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株式会社アニマックスブロードキャスト・ジャパン announced that Episode 16 of “Desert Catch! Tinipin” will receive its Japanese premiere on キッズステーション on Oct. 17. The announcement also included the start of streaming for the ending theme “Candy Box Lover” and updates on Hearts2Hearts’ activities.
Iid to begin selling “Ratatan” and “THANKS, LIGHT.” as new content on “Gemmaido” from Oct. 15
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株式会社イード will begin selling Game Source Entertainment’s “Ratatan” and “THANKS, LIGHT.” on Oct. 15 through “Gemmaido,” a service selling Steam key codes with bromide photo cards.
J SPORTS to air and stream “SV GOLDEN LIVE,” a new broadcast featuring 22 marquee matchups from the “Daido Life SV.LEAGUE 2026-27” season, with dynamic, immersive special production
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J SPORTS will launch “SV GOLDEN LIVE” for the 2026-27 season of the domestic volleyball league “Daido Life SV.LEAGUE,” broadcasting 22 marquee matchups with special production.
A cold, refined young lady and her unbeatable bodyguard: a master-and-servant story full of secrets. Volume 1 of “A Princess’s Bodyguard Is No Easy Job” goes on sale Friday, Oct. 16!
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株式会社竹書房 announced that Volume 1 of “A Princess’s Bodyguard Is No Easy Job,” serialized on the web comic platform 竹コミ！, will be released on Oct. 16, 2026.
Beloved in Tokyo’s Kamata for 60 years, a bathhouse with cheat-level healing powers. Volume 1 of “Elf’s Bath” goes on sale Friday, Oct. 16!
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株式会社竹書房 announced that Volume 1 of the manga “Elf’s Bath” will be released on Oct. 16, 2026. Set in 大田区, the work is a fantasy comedy blending magic and bathhouse culture.
For those who want delicious food and balanced nutrition! The 3rd “PFC Balance Menu” supervised by Marina Takewaki launches across 3 brands for the first time! 4 items, including ramen, go on sale Oct. 22
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The 3rd “PFC Balance Menu,” supervised by Marina Takewaki, will go on sale from Oct. 22, 2026, at 3 brands operated by 株式会社すかいらーくホールディングス: ジョナサン, むさしの森珈琲, and 和ごはんとカフェ・chawan. The lineup includes 4 items, and cumulative sales of the 1st and 2nd installments have reached 780,000 meals.
Facts
780,000 meals sold to date
Oct. 22, 2026
4 items in total
First rollout across 3 brands
More than 70% of women in their 20s–40s want dining out options that meet both needs
[109 Cinemas Kawasaki | 20th Anniversary] Two major campaigns announced: win SCREENX | SAION invitation tickets and movie ticket discount coupons as a token of appreciation for your continued support!
[Obsessive Master-Servant Guideverse] The latest 3rd volume of “Silent Noise” (by Ichi Ikawa) goes on sale and becomes available digitally on December 10!
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The 3rd volume of the manga “Silent Noise” will be released in print and digitally on December 10, 2026. A drama CD has also been announced for release in print and digitally on February 24, 2027.
[Obsessive Master-Servant Guideverse] Drama CD of “Silent Noise” announced! PV video (starring Soma Saito and Yohei Azakami), bonus items and campaign details revealed!
Huh!? Don’t they look alike? 9 mysterious characters, “REAL AKIBA CHIBEES,” are born from REAL AKIBA BOYZ
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株式会社リアルアキバ・コミュニケーションズ has developed 9 original characters, “REAL AKIBA CHIBEES,” inspired by members of its group REAL AKIBA BOYZ, and unveiled the key visual.
Facts
9 mysterious characters
Total plays of related videos online: more than 500 million
Works with more than ten million and several million views
The 74th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen
Recorded a global hit in 2023
In 2022, the world's largest anime song festival
Reached 1 million YouTube channel subscribers in August 2026
【Spring-limited items from YOLU, Japan's No. 1 in cherry blossom hair-care sales*】“Changing Cherry Blossom Series,” inspired by evening and night cherry blossoms, launches Nov. 16! Bring the fleeting, soft fragrance of cherry blossoms into your bathing routine.
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株式会社Ｉ－ｎｅ's night-care beauty brand YOLU will launch its spring-limited hair and body care collection, “Changing Cherry Blossom Series,” online from Nov. 16, 2026, and in stores from Nov. 26.
Facts
Rolling out from Monday, Nov. 16, 2026
Rolling out nationwide at drugstores from Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026
Lip oil inspired by Touken Danshi from “Touken Ranbu ONLINE” makes its debut!
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株式会社バンダイ's Lifestyle Business Division has opened preorders on プレミアムバンダイ for “Shizuku Veil Lip Oil,” inspired by 5 Touken Danshi characters from the game “Touken Ranbu ONLINE.” The price is 3,740 yen each, tax included.
【Congratulations on the Nomura Kodo Literary Prize】Keita Nakaji's “Voice of the Tree Spirits” wins the Nomura Kodo Literary Prize! A masterful historical epic that revisits the “Battle of Nagashino and Shitaragahara” in documentary style
“白猫プロジェクト NEW WORLD’S” now on sale through the online lottery “くじコレ”!
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株式会社ティームエンタテインメント will begin selling original merchandise from “白猫プロジェクト NEW WORLD’S” through the online lottery service “くじコレ” on Oct. 16, 2026. The price is 880 yen, tax included.
【横浜桜木町ワシントンホテルDINING＆BAR「BAYSIDE」】Enjoy a luxurious moment in Yokohama Minato Mirai, the city of lights: a special “Christmas Dinner Course” offered for 3 days only
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横浜桜木町ワシントンホテル's DINING＆BAR「BAYSIDE」 will offer a Christmas dinner course featuring a special menu and a lodging plan guaranteeing a counter seat with night views for 3 days only: Dec. 20, 24 and 25, 2026.
New merchandise from “THE RIBBON HERO リボンヒーロー” is here! “Arriving” are can badges, acrylic cards and more to relive Sapphire and the others' memories!!
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New merchandise from the Netflix film “THE RIBBON HERO リボンヒーロー,” including can badges and acrylic cards, is now available at eeo Store online, Shinjuku Market Space and JRE MALL.
Facts
2,200 yen (tax included)
550 yen (tax included)
¥690 (tax included)
900 yen (tax included)
1,980 yen (tax included)
10 types in total
20 types in total
4 types in total
Companies mentioned：株式会社A3、Netflix、eeo Store online、JRE MALL、ツインエンジン
Announcement of a new partnership with 一般社団法人Be.カラフル
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ツエーゲン金沢 announced a new contract with 一般社団法人Be.カラフル as a bronze partner. Its representative director, Toshihiro Enoki, spoke of their shared commitment to diversity and contributing to the local community.
Practical study tour with NASA advisory committee member Rui Yuge now on sale
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株式会社エイチ・アイ・エス (HIS) has launched a practical study tour accompanied by NASA advisory committee member Rui Yuge, in partnership with 株式会社スペース・バイオ・ラボラトリーズ, a research and development venture in regenerative medicine and rehabilitation technology.
【New release】Illustrated feature: “What’s next for car batteries?” MOTOR FAN illustrated Vol.241 goes on sale Oct. 15!
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株式会社三栄 will release its automotive technology magazine “Motor Fan Illustrated vol.241” on Oct. 15, 2026. The feature is titled “What’s next for car batteries?” and includes the latest examples of lithium-ion batteries and e-axles, as well as introductions to technologies from companies including シェフラー, 東レ and ホンダ.
Facts
Oct. 15, 2026
List price: 2,100 yen
Price before tax: 1,909 yen
JAN code: 9784779655395
Sept. 25, 2026
Sept. 9–11
A history of more than 70 years
Capital: 98 million yen
Employees: 141
Companies mentioned：株式会社三栄、マツダ、スズキ、シェフラー、東レ、ホンダ、オートモーティブワールド、COVESA、早稲田大学、AVL Japan、Right×Light Mobile Tech、AESC、HSJM、フューロジック、パーソルクロステクノロジー、デンソー、日本海事協会、ボッシュ
【iFace】A phone case designed for iPhone Duo joins the Serelu series, featuring a premium feel and aluminum accents
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Hamee株式会社 plans to launch a phone case designed for iPhone Duo in mid-October 2026 as part of the Serelu series from mobile lifestyle brand iFace. The price is 8,250 yen, tax included.
ふるなび has begun accepting donations for a crowdfunding project aimed at making Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, a city where children's “I want to try it!” aspirations abound.
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ふるなび, a hometown tax donation website operated by 株式会社アイモバイル, has begun accepting donations for a project to develop play spaces for children in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture.
Facts
At 4 venues in the city
Held for 11 days
A cumulative total of approximately 3,800 children and parents took part
Original『白猫プロジェクト NEW WORLD'S』オンラインくじの「くじコレ」に登場！「アイシャ」「エレノア」「サヤ」「ティナ」「ハルジオン」「ルカ」のグッズをご用意！
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株式会社コロプラ announced that character merchandise from the smartphone RPG 『白猫プロジェクト NEW WORLD'S』 will be sold online through 「くじコレ」, operated by 株式会社ティームエンタテインメント, starting October 16, 2026.
Amazon Music announces exclusive streaming of 「オトバズ」, a novel music variety show blending music and comedy
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Amazon Music announced that 「Amazon Music presents オトバズ」, a music variety show hosted by Chocolate Planet and Hiromitsu Kitayama, will stream exclusively on Prime Video starting October 22. The 6-episode series will feature KO1KEYZ, Kobukuro and ≠ME as guests in its first episode.
Facts
Starting Thursday, October 22
6 episodes in total
12-member global boy group
Celebrating 25 years since their major-label debut
A taste of autumn: Chashu ramen for 500 yen! Available for 4 days in November at 「製麺工房ドリーム」 in Kita Ward, Niigata City (commemorating the 50th anniversary of NSGグループ)
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「製麺工房ドリーム」, a ramen shop in Niigata City operated by NSGグループ's 愛宕福祉会, will run a campaign in November 2026, cutting the price of chashu ramen to 500 yen to mark its 50th founding anniversary.
75th anniversary of its launch! 『TBSラジオ 大感謝祭2026』, featuring Bakusho Mondai, Jane Su and Utamaru, will air on Friday, Dec. 25.
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To mark its 75th anniversary, TBSラジオ will air the 8-hour-and-20-minute live special 『TBSラジオ 大感謝祭2026』 on December 25, 2026. Bakusho Mondai, Jane Su and Utamaru will serve as hosts.
【OMO】Enjoy a comfortable hotel stay with your dog this winter! 「冬の愛犬都市旅宣言」 launches, featuring Christmas photo spots, holiday sweets and services that let you enjoy your stay without worrying about the cold
【Event Report】レチスパ holds new product launch and ingredient study session! After choosing products based on ingredients, the next trend is selecting them for scalp and hair concerns. Skincare ingredient expert Atsushi Takeoka explains
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レチスパ, the hair and skincare brand of 株式会社エイチームウェルネス, held a new product launch and ingredient study session. The event covered the development background of its niacinamide series, launched in August 2026, the importance of scalp care and trends in ingredient selection.
A collaboration with TV Osaka's 「片っ端から喫茶店」! A retro café-themed event comes to Namba Parks Museum, featuring exhibits from long-established cafés and original merchandise
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A retro café-themed exhibition and sales event in collaboration with TV Osaka's 「片っ端から喫茶店」 will be held at Namba Parks Museum starting October 30, 2026. It will feature materials from long-established cafés and original merchandise.
Gakken launches the 「うご工作BOOKS」 series! The first title is 『磁石生物 マグネタクトアニマル』, on sale November 19. Videos also begin streaming the same day
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U-NEXT, the video streaming service operated by 株式会社U-NEXT, has announced the publication of 「うご工作BOOKS」, a science activity book series based on the original craft program 『うご工作』. The first title, 『磁石生物 マグネタクトアニマル』, will be released by Gakken on November 19, with related episodes also beginning to stream that day.
Facts
Scheduled for release November 19 (Thu)
Preorders begin today, Thursday, October 15
List price: 2,530 yen (tax included)
Enjoy more than 500,000 titles including movies, dramas, and anime
Original137万冊以上のマンガや書籍も配信
In June 2026, at Prix Jeunesse 2026, an international competition for children's television programs
Following the service integration with Paravi in July 2023
aespa, CORTIS, HANA and more confirmed to perform! U-NEXT-exclusive live stream of 『MMA2026』 to once again present the special award 「Japan Favorite Artist by U-NEXT」!
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株式会社U-NEXT announced that it will exclusively stream the Korean music awards ceremony 『MMA2026』 in November 2026 and present the special award 「Japan Favorite Artist by U-NEXT」. 11 artists, including aespa and CORTIS, will perform, and the winner will be selected by fan vote from 5 nominees.
Facts
Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026
Sunday, Nov. 15
11 groups
5 groups
More than 480,000 titles
More than 1.33 million books
Companies mentioned：株式会社U-NEXT、USEN＆U-NEXT GROUP、Melon Music Awards、Paravi、TBS、テレビ東京、株式会社U-NEXT HOLDINGS、Rakuten、GEM Partners
Opens October 21 (Wednesday): Miki Sakai, Akiko Matsumoto, Wacky (ペナルティ) and others star in 『Mother～特攻の母 鳥濱トメ物語～』, staged on its largest scale ever. Tickets on sale now
Celebrate Christmas at JAM17 DINING & BAR and GELATERIA in Shinjuku’s Kabukicho. Enjoy a special moment to “Share” with someone dear to you.
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HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU will offer special holiday-season menus from December 1 to 25, 2026, at JAM17 DINING & BAR and GELATERIA on the 17th floor of Tokyu Kabukicho Tower.
FURFUR, the women’s fashion brand operated by 株式会社マッシュスタイルラボ, will unveil its Winter 2026 collection on October 15, themed around “偏愛” (devoted love) to mark its 20th anniversary, and begin advance online reservations on October 20.
A seminar titled “Bringing the EV Battery Circular Economy into Society” by Takashi Momiyama, Incubation Producer at the Center for the Promotion of Social Innovation, 株式会社日本総合研究所, will be held on November 17, 2026 (Tuesday)!!
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株式会社新社会システム総合研究所 will hold a seminar on “Bringing the EV Battery Circular Economy into Society” on November 17, 2026, featuring Takashi Momiyama of 株式会社日本総合研究所 as the speaker.
“MEO Dashboard byGMO” receives the top “Leader” designation in the MEO category of the “ITreview Grid Award 2026 Fall” for a record 22 consecutive periods, a first
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GMO TECH株式会社’s location-marketing DX SaaS “MEO Dashboard byGMO” received the top “Leader” designation in the MEO and social media management categories of the “ITreview Grid Award 2026 Fall.” It is the first product to receive the award for 22 consecutive periods in the MEO category, and has received it 16 times in the social media management category.
To mark the 20th anniversary of singer-songwriter Motohiro Hata’s debut, past and latest live footage will be broadcast and streamed on WOWOW and Lemino from November 2026 through March 2027.
Walk through masterpieces by Van Gogh and Monet on a journey to collect “memories”: demo for immersive art adventure game “Catharsis: The Last Atelier” available today; confirmed for “Steam Next Fest”!
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A demo of “Catharsis: The Last Atelier,” an immersive art adventure game inspired by masterpieces by Van Gogh and Monet, from 株式会社講談社, became available on Steam on October 15, 2026, and is scheduled to appear at “Steam Next Fest.”
Facts
Thursday, October 15, 2026
10 worlds
A condensed experience in 30 minutes
Each stage takes about 15 minutes
Opens October 20 (Tuesday)
About 10–20 minutes
Latest 4 titles
June 2021
Companies mentioned：株式会社講談社、講談社ゲームクリエイターズラボ、講談社ゲームラボ、Epic Games
“アリアンローズ” × “小説家になろう” collaboration: “アリアンローズファンタジー大賞” launches today, October 15!
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“アリアンローズ,” the fantasy novel imprint of 株式会社フロンティアワークス, is teaming up with the novel-posting site “小説家になろう” to hold the “アリアンローズファンタジー大賞” starting October 15.
Popular new picture book “ふみきりねこ” by Kenta Otsuka and Aki Kondo is finally on sale! Cover-band design featuring a comment from Erika Ikuta, who sings the theme song, also unveiled
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The picture book “ふみきりねこ,” part of a project jointly developed by Gakken, Sony Creative Products, and Sony Music Labels, subsidiaries of 株式会社学研ホールディングス, went on sale on October 15, 2026. Written by Kenta Otsuka and illustrated by Aki Kondo, it features the theme song “にゃんとかにゃるる,” sung by Erika Ikuta. A CD, music video, and LINE stickers were also released on or around the same day.
Facts
Released on October 15, 2026
List price: 1,650 yen (tax included)
Specifications: B5 variant / 32 pages
8 types of LINE stickers
Founded in 1946
Sales of 199.1 billion yen for the fiscal year ended September 2025
Make and play with amazing creatures that move with magnets! Reservations now open for the “うご工作BOOKS” series book “磁石生物 マグネタクトアニマル”!
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株式会社Gakken, a group company of 株式会社学研ホールディングス, began taking reservations on October 15, 2026, for “磁石生物 マグネタクトアニマル,” a science craft book that lets readers make creatures that move with magnets. It is scheduled for release on November 19, 2026, and is priced at 2,530 yen (tax included).
“D・N・ANGEL” POP UP SHOP in AMNIBUS STORE -blue- confirmed!
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株式会社アルマビアンカ will hold a “D・N・ANGEL” POP UP SHOP at AMNIBUS STORE -blue- in Shibuya starting November 6, 2026. Plans include advance sales of new merchandise, purchase bonuses, and birthday gifts.
Facts
Nov. 6, 2026
Nov. 22, 2026
5F
10:00～21:00
¥605 (tax included)
8,470 yen (tax included)
880 yen (tax included)
6,160 yen (tax included)
¥275 (tax included)
7,700 yen (tax included)
715 yen (tax included)
10,010 yen (tax included)
550 yen (tax included)
1,100 yen (tax included)
1,980 yen (tax included)
495 yen (tax included)
4,950 yen (tax included)
5,500 yen (tax included)
2,178 yen (tax included)
2,000 yen (tax included)
3,000 yen (tax included)
1 winner
9:15～9:20
9:20～
10:15～
Around 9:50
15 minutes
Companies mentioned：株式会社アルマビアンカ、AMNIBUS STORE -blue-、MAGNET by SHIBUYA109、アニメイト
カクヨムネクスト launches its “Autumn Reading: Expanded Free Chapters Campaign”!
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カクヨムネクスト, a web novel site jointly developed by 株式会社KADOKAWA and 株式会社はてな, will run a limited-time campaign starting October 15, expanding the number of free chapters in popular works to a maximum of 400.
Facts
12 popular exclusive titles
Read more than 1500 chapters for free
Expanded significantly to a maximum of 400 chapters
“キノの旅 the Beautiful World” online lottery 2026 confirmed!
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Original株式会社KADOKAWAは、電撃文庫『キノの旅 the Beautiful World』のオンラインくじ「キノの旅 the Beautiful World オンラインくじ 2026」を2026年10月22日より販売する。賞品には黒星紅白描き下ろしイラストのアクリルプレートやジャガードブランケットなどが含まれる。
The “Cave Raider and Swimsuit Lottery,” featuring a dazzling new illustration of the characters in school swimsuits from the Made in Abyss anime series, is coming to くじ引き堂!
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株式会社KADOKAWA will launch the online lottery “Cave Raider and Swimsuit Lottery,” featuring a new illustration of characters from the Made in Abyss anime series in school swimsuits, on Oct. 22, 2026.
A new online lottery featuring an original illustration of characters in wedding dress-style swimsuits from The Detective Is Already Dead. Season 2 is coming! Packed with lavish prizes!
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株式会社KADOKAWA will begin selling an online lottery for The Detective Is Already Dead. Season 2 on Oct. 22.
To celebrate KAITO’s 20th anniversary, an online lottery featuring a lavish lineup of newly drawn full-body and mini-character illustrations by Isamu-sensei and Haruaki Shiki-sensei is coming!
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株式会社KADOKAWA will begin selling an online lottery celebrating the virtual singer KAITO, who debuted in 2006 and marks the 20th anniversary in February 2026, on くじ引き堂 from Oct. 22, 2026. The prizes feature newly drawn illustrations by Isamu-sensei and Haruaki Shiki-sensei, and other characters such as Hatsune Miku and Kagamine Rin will also appear.
The Dengeki Bunko Toradora! 20th Anniversary Online Lottery Vol. 1 is coming!
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To mark the 20th anniversary of Dengeki Bunko’s Toradora!, 株式会社KADOKAWA will sell the “Dengeki Bunko Toradora! 20th Anniversary Online Lottery Vol. 1” through the くじ引き堂 online lottery service starting Oct. 22, 2026.
This year’s KISSACO also features a full program of seminars and workshops! Experience tea from every angle during four days of deepening your appreciation of tea.
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株式会社KADOKAWA and 株式会社角川メディアハウス will hold “KISSACO TOKOROZAWA TEA FES 2026” at Tokorozawa Sakura Town in Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture, from Oct. 31 to Nov. 3, 2026. More than 45 vendors will participate, with events including a seminar by 日本紅茶協会, judging for the Japanese Tea AWARD, and a matcha experience by CUZEN MATCHA.
“Introduction to Licensing Business” seminar to be held on Nov. 4
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株式会社角川メディアハウス will hold an online seminar on Nov. 4 as part of MILE, a program to develop talent in manga IP licensing and overseas expansion. The program was selected for support by a fund established with a subsidy from the Agency for Cultural Affairs.
A completely new introduction to philosophy by the author who drew major attention with Philosophy in the Smartphone Era
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株式会社KADOKAWA will publish philosopher Yoshihiro Tanigawa’s new book, “A Time for Philosophy for Lost Working Adults,” on Oct. 21, 2026. The introductory book brings together the key ideas from a “philosophy seminar” he held at Hakuhodo, and a commemorative talk event will also be held.
Where is the cost per application lower, rural areas or cities? Average monthly applications: Tokyo 37, Kansai 9, Hokuriku 6.
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HRShaker, operated by 株式会社Shake, provides recruitment media management services for platforms such as Indeed and Air Work, and has released an analysis of application data by region for Tokyo, Kansai and Hokuriku. The findings showed that Tokyo averaged about 37 applications per month, far more than other regions. However, cost per application (advertising costs divided by applications) varied more significantly due to structural factors such as job difficulty and the quality of the pitch than due to regional differences.
Facts
107 companies served by our company
Total advertising costs: ¥15,785,475
7,003 applications
Our company’s average cost per application: ¥2,254
Hiring case studies from small and midsize businesses in Hokuriku: What companies have in common when overcoming “local market rates × hard-to-fill jobs × low name recognition”
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Based on recruitment data from 32 small and midsize businesses in Hokuriku, HRShaker, operated by 株式会社Shake, recommends using measured results, increasing visibility by duplicating and distributing job listings, and setting up phone application routes beyond the web as common strategies for overcoming “local market rates × hard-to-fill jobs × low name recognition.”
Facts
32 small and midsize businesses in Toyama and Ishikawa prefectures
Supported more than 100 companies
Original月18〜27万円に収まり
Average click-through rate: 5.3%
Civil engineering company with 13 construction managers
Average overtime: 3 hours per month (measured)
Worksites within a 20-minute drive
14 applications in 10 months, mainly from experienced candidates
100% paid leave utilization rate
Attracted 105 applications for part-time positions in 9 months
Expanded to dozens to more than 250 job listings
Fewer than 5,000 views
20,000 views is the benchmark
107 small and midsize businesses receiving recruitment support from our company
Nearly 90% say they are “not confident about their skincare routine.” In-person skincare experiences now available to working women and families through employee benefits
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Nikko Pharmaceutical set up a booth at an event held by 株式会社ベネフィット・ワン and offered in-person skincare experiences to employee benefit plan members. Survey results indicated that many people lacked confidence in their skincare routines, highlighting strong demand for in-person consultations.
Facts
A total of 53 people participated
46 people tried Aeon C Care hand care
7 people tried neck care
15 respondents
2 people said they “know very well” how to care for their skin properly
Brown rice and rice bran fermented food (FBRA) shown to improve the inflammation marker high-sensitivity CRP in a study of patients with ulcerative colitis
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社玄米酵素 announced that a clinical trial conducted jointly with 京都府立医科大学 and others in patients with ulcerative colitis found that consumption of brown rice and rice bran fermented food (FBRA) led to a statistically significant improvement in the inflammation marker high-sensitivity CRP.
Facts
As of Reiwa 6, approximately 150,000 people receive benefits for designated intractable diseases
Published in JGH Open in October 2026
FBRA consumption period: 14 weeks
First week: 1 packet (3.5g) per day
Original次の1週間は3包（10.5g）／日
Following 12 weeks: 6 packets (21g) per day
FBRA intake group: 15 of 20 people (75.0%) improved
Control food intake group: 10 of 24 people (41.7%) improved
Develops polyester-nylon composite fiber made with at least 93% recycled materials
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
東レ developed a polyester-nylon composite fiber made with at least 93% recycled materials and plans to launch it as the high-sensitivity textile “ARTIROSA® CX” starting in Fall/Winter 2027.
Promo Tool President and CEO Kensuke Ogata joins the Saitama Association of Corporate Executives
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Kensuke Ogata, President and CEO of プロモツール株式会社, has joined the Saitama Association of Corporate Executives. Following his participation in the Saitama Tourism and International Relations Association and the Nikkei Roundtable, he will deepen exchanges with local business leaders and advance efforts to realize the “Saitama Scent Technology Initiative.”
Cheerdon, a shopping site for households receiving child-rearing allowances, adopts PocketSign MynaConnect to verify eligibility
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Cheerdon, an e-commerce site for households receiving child-rearing allowances operated by ネッスー株式会社, has integrated with the MyNa Portal API using the PocketSign MynaConnect development platform from ポケットサイン株式会社, enabling purchases after smartphone-based eligibility verification starting October 1, 2026.
Facts
Became available starting October 1, 2026
17 companies are participating as members
The consortium was established in May 2026, with 国分グループ本社株式会社 (国分グループ) serving as the representative committee member
Penta Security distributes “Security Operations Guide” for financial institutions to address a spate of personal data breaches and AI-powered attacks
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Penta Security distributed a “Security Operations Guide” to help address personal data breaches and attacks exploiting AI at financial institutions in South Korea.
Facts
Original3つの原則
171 countries worldwide
Companies mentioned：ペンタセキュリティ株式会社、Penta Security Inc.
DYM Group welcomes 2027 graduates who accepted job offers and holds offer ceremony and reception
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社DYM welcomed 2027 graduates who accepted job offers and held an offer ceremony and reception. It also discussed recruitment branding through the professional dance team “DYM MESSENGERS” and YouTube channel “Offer Channel,” as well as the introduction of AI tools for the 2027 graduating class.
Company valuation in minutes from financial statements using 5 methods: ENOLA unveils beta version of AI agent and seeks launch partners
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社ENOLA has released the beta version of its AI agent, “ENOLA Finance Agent,” which can value a company in minutes simply by uploading financial statements, and is seeking launch partners.
The “animal set to break out in 2027” chosen by Kemuri Matsui is the sloth; discussion also covers unpaid fees for animals appearing in ads
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
On October 14, 2026, the SAVE OUR SYMBOLS CHALLENGE事務局 held a session at the “Toranomon Advertising Festival,” moderated by Kemuri Matsui, and announced the sloth as the animal set to break out in 2027. DENTSU生態系LAB and 楽天グループ also took part, discussing the role of animals in advertising, unpaid appearance fees, and the “SAVE OUR SYMBOLS CHALLENGE supported by Rakuten” campaign to conserve wildlife.
Facts
Animal set to break out in 2027
1% of the purchase amount
About 1,864 giant pandas in the wild
Reached more than 2 million people in its first year (2025)
8 companies, including iRobot Japan and Dyson, are participating
Companies mentioned：SAVE OUR SYMBOLS CHALLENGE事務局、DENTSU生態系LAB、楽天グループ、アイロボットジャパン合同会社、サラヤ株式会社、ダイソン株式会社、MOON-X Japan株式会社 猫壱カンパニー、サントリーウエルネス株式会社、タイガー魔法瓶株式会社、株式会社山田養蜂場、NHKエデュケーショナル、The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
Kawasaki small factory マサオプレス obtains national Technical Information Management Certification “TICS,” strengthening information security for small and medium-sized manufacturers
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社マサオプレス, which specializes in metal stamping and precision sheet-metal processing, obtained the national Technical Information Management Certification “TICS” on March 12, 2026, and will strengthen its management system from October 2026.
Aratas wins the NISSAN Global Innovation Award for the first time
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Aratas株式会社 received the Global Innovation Award at Nissan Motor's 2026 NISSAN Global Innovation & Quality Award. The award recognized its joint development of a 3D holographic rear combination lamp installed on some grades of the electric vehicle Nissan LEAF (3rd generation), which uses the company's proprietary spatial projection technology.
Facts
2026 NISSAN Global Innovation & Quality Award
3rd generation
A transparent resin plate just 2 mm thick
Depth equivalent to 40 mm
20 mm protrusion
A total equivalent to 60 mm
A history spanning more than 90 years
FY2025 sales came to approximately 160 billion yen.
Even with concerns about future finances, around 70% cannot take the step into investing. Real voices from people in their 30s and 40s: “I don't know where to start.”
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
A survey by FEラボ, operated by 株式会社トラスト, found that around 70% of people in their 30s and 40s who feel the impact of rising prices have not started investing and manage their assets solely through bank deposits, citing reasons such as “I don't know where to start” and “I'm afraid of losing money.”
Facts
98.5% feel the impact of rising prices in their daily lives
Survey of 200 men and women
I lack investment knowledge and don't know where to start (40.0%)
I'm afraid of losing money if my investment falls below the principal (28.0%)
I don't have a lump sum of money to invest (23.5%)
More than 70% of the total (72.5%)
The figure reached approximately 90% (89.0%).
Approximately 68% of all respondents gave this answer.
Opening in July 2027 at 大阪市立美術館! Special Exhibition “Cincinnati Art Museum: European Masterpieces That Crossed to America” Dates: July 17, 2027 (Saturday)–September 26 (Sunday) / Venue: 大阪市立美術館
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
A special exhibition featuring 84 selected works from the Cincinnati Art Museum will be held at 大阪市立美術館 from July 17 to September 26, 2027.
Trump reveals, “I just spoke with Wei Cheia,” and makes bold claim: US will soon control 50% of global chip market
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Trump announced that 台積電’s US investment will reach $265 billion and said the US will control 50% of the global chip market; meanwhile, Japan will invest $21 billion in a new 格羅方德 plant in New York State.
Facts
US President Trump revealed that he spoke with 台積電 Chairman C.C. Wei while campaigning for a Republican candidate in Arizona on the 14th.
Japan will invest $21 billion to build two new 格羅方德 semiconductor plants in New York State.
台積電’s total investment plan in the US amounts to $265 billion.
台積電’s second Arizona plant is expected to begin mass production ahead of schedule in the second half of 2027.
Trump said the US will soon control 50% of the global chip market.
台積電’s Arizona plant employs more than 6,000 people.
台積電’s third Arizona plant may use 2-nanometer and A16 process technologies.
Taiwan stocks plunge 1,430 points, but the “three telecom giants” surge against the trend! 中華電 and 台灣大 hit record highs; who led profits in the first three quarters?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan stocks tumbled under selling pressure in US technology shares, while the three telecom giants bucked the trend and hit record highs. They benefited from the iPhone 18 Pro upgrade cycle, with revenue and profits both rising in September. 台灣大’s EPS for the first three quarters was NT$4.26, narrowly ahead of 中華電’s NT$4.25.
Facts
The Taiex plunged more than 1,000 points intraday, weighed down mainly by US September CPI rising 3.7% year over year, above expectations, and weakness in technology stocks.
中華電信 shares reached an intraday high of NT$154, setting a new record.
台灣大 shares reached an intraday high of NT$133, also setting a new record.
中華電信 reported consolidated revenue of NT$24.4 billion in September, up 20.9% year over year and its third-highest monthly total on record.
台灣大’s cumulative after-tax net profit for the first three quarters was NT$12.95 billion, with cumulative EPS of NT$4.26, ahead of 中華電.
遠傳 reported consolidated revenue of NT$10.962 billion in September, up 14.82% month over month and its third-highest monthly total on record.
中華電信’s cumulative after-tax net profit for the first three quarters was NT$32.97 billion, up 12.1% year over year, with cumulative EPS of NT$4.25.
The evolution of the LINE platform 2》Links 32 million data records! Major e-commerce revamp adds “Browse” entry point and AI shopping assistant
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
LINE台灣電商事業群 announced at LINE CONVERGE 2026 that the app’s third tab will be revamped as an e-commerce entry point called “Browse.” It also plans to launch AI shopping and gift assistants in 2027, integrating existing e-commerce services and improving the user decision-making experience.
Facts
The third tab of the LINE messaging app has been completely revamped as a dedicated e-commerce page called “Browse”
LINE Shopping has amassed more than 32 million product listings
LINE Gifts has surpassed one hundred million private gift messages
LINE plans to launch shopping and gift assistants in 2027
OriginalLINE台灣電商事業群總經理為顧昌欣
LINE Shopping is advancing service integration through Google’s Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP)
Lee 101 celebrates 101 years of iconic denim with a limited-time debut, continuing its denim story across generations
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
American denim brand Lee held a “101 Years of Lee 101” pop-up event in Taipei to celebrate the iconic collection’s 101st anniversary. The event featured the FW26 collection launch, a collaboration showcase with Feng Chen Wang, and a range of interactive experiences, paying tribute to denim craftsmanship across the decades and attracting a new generation of consumers.
Facts
Lee Jeans’ iconic Lee 101 collection, first introduced in 1925, enters its 101st year.
Under the theme “101 Years of Lee 101,” Lee created a pop-up event at the PPP arts and fashion space in Taipei’s Zhongshan District.
A yearlong campaign will run throughout 2026, with the FW26 Lee 101 collection introducing its first 101 women’s denim collection, designed for contemporary women.
Lee has teamed up again with pioneering designer Feng Chen Wang for a second-season collaboration, reimagining two classic workwear pieces.
The event also showcased new 101 fall/winter items modeled by Asia-Pacific brand ambassador Zhang Linghe.
Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing, 98, reportedly dies! Weibo trends erupt as 長實集團 swiftly responds in 4 words
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
News of the reported death of Li Ka-shing, 98, founder of 長江實業集團, recently drew online attention, but insiders at 長實集團 clearly denied the report to the media, saying, “There is absolutely no truth to it.”
Facts
Li Ka-shing, founder of 長江實業集團, is 98 years old. After reports of his death emerged on the 15th, 長實集團 denied them.
An insider at 長實集團 responded to rumors of Li Ka-shing’s death by saying, “There is absolutely no truth to it.”
Li Ka-shing was born in Chaozhou, Guangdong, on July 29, 1928, and moved to Hong Kong with his family when he was young.
Li Ka-shing founded 長江工業 in 1950, initially starting out in plastic products.
In 2018, Li Ka-shing announced he would step down as chairman of 長江和記實業 and 長江實業集團, with his eldest son, Victor Li, succeeding him.
Campaigning switches to “silent mode” after 10 p.m.; 沈伯洋 explains why: to avoid disturbing nearby residents
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
沈伯洋, the Democratic Progressive Party’s candidate for Taipei mayor, canvassed at Shilin Night Market on the evening of the 14th and switched to silent mode after 10 p.m. out of consideration for residents’ peace and quiet. He later responded to coordination over the mayoral debate and the controversy over attending the Legislative Yuan, demonstrating adaptability and empathy during the campaign.
Facts
沈伯洋 made a final campaign sweep through Shilin Night Market on the evening of the 14th, drawing a large crowd of supporters and filling the area.
As soon as the canvassing schedule reached 10 p.m., the campaign team asked everyone to switch to “silent mode,” turning off microphones and megaphones.
沈伯洋 admitted that silent mode was activated because he did not want to disturb nearby residents, demonstrating empathy for the local community.