MOYNAT unveiled “HOTEL MOYNAT,” a collection created in collaboration with creators Storm Pablo and Marvin Douglas. The collection is themed around travel memories and the tradition of trunk-making, with its first chapter scheduled for release in October 2026.
[Sarutahiko Coffee] Wins the Japan Barista Championship 2026!
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Daiki Ito, a barista at Sarutahiko Coffee, won the Japan Barista Championship 2026 and will compete in WBC2027 as Japan's representative. The company's baristas Jun Abe and Ryusei Nozawa placed 3rd and 5th, respectively.
Winner of the Special Award (Merit) at the DFA Asia Design Awards 2026. L’ora blu’s “Orizzonte #03 Compact Bi-Fold Garçon Wallet” evokes “ocean waves” with fish leather and the “sky” with hand-dyed leather
[17万人 across Japan are thrilled! ] The distance everyone has walked in pursuit of clues is equivalent to 6 laps around the Earth!! The 2026 fall season of “Mysterious Hunter,” an adventure rally full of puzzles for families, kicks off October 24!
“I'm interested in cigars, but I don't know how to enjoy them.” Try your “first cigar” at Shinjuku's BAR LAST WORD. A “Cigar Meetup” where you can learn how to smoke one, with cigar and drink pairings, will be held on Sunday, October 25, 2026
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Original株式会社ロイヤルマイルは、2026年10月25日に新宿のBAR LAST WORDで葉巻初心者向けの「葉巻の会」を開催する。定員10名、料金4,800円で、葉巻1本とファーストドリンクが含まれる。
Facts
Oct. 25, 2026
18:30
First 10 customers
4,800 yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社ロイヤルマイル、BAR LAST WORD、一般社団法人日本バーテンダー協会、日本ウイスキー文化復興協会、ウイスキーガロア、東京ウイスキー＆スピリッツコンペティション、咲グラス、Taiki Cosmic Glen Distillery、BSフジ、三越伊勢丹
Notice: “Ganrec! Festa 2026” to be held at Fukuoka City Gannosu Recreation Center
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“Ganrec! Festa 2026” will be held at Fukuoka City Gannosu Recreation Center on November 14 and 15. The event will offer a wide range of programs, including sports activities, a food market and craft activities. A cumulative 6,200 people attended last year.
Finnish premium sauna cabin “AITO” makes a full-scale entry into the Japanese market
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株式会社the HOUSE will begin sales in the Japanese market of AITO, a premium sauna cabin brand from Finland. AITO was created by Löyly co-founder Jasper Pääkkönen and architectural firm Avanto Architects, with the HOUSE providing comprehensive support from sales and installation through after-sales service.
Companies mentioned：株式会社 the HOUSE、AITO、Löyly、Avanto Architects
A female version of “96 Hours”?! Tickets for the film “Milla Jovovich in Protector” go on sale Oct. 16 (Fri.), alongside the release of tense new stills. Ten years after “Resident Evil,” Milla returns as a goddess of battle!
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The film “Milla Jovovich in Protector” will open in Japan on Dec. 11, with advance Movieticket tickets going on sale Oct. 16. The suspense-action film stars Milla Jovovich, returning to the screen for the first time in 10 years since “Resident Evil.”
Facts
Opening in Japan on Dec. 11 (Fri.)
Online advance Movieticket tickets go on sale Oct. 16 (Fri.)
Notice regarding the release of business strategy presentation materials by consolidated subsidiary スターシーズデジタル株式会社
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Consolidated subsidiary スターシーズデジタル株式会社 has released materials outlining its business strategy, including its expansion from GPU server sales into the GPU cloud business.
Kyoto Station-area “バイカルカフェ” caters to diverse dietary needs! 4 vegan menu items made without animal-derived ingredients available from [Oct. 5 (Mon.)]
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バイカルカフェ, located near Kyoto Station and operated by 株式会社ハトヤ瑞鳳閣, began serving 4 vegan menu items made without animal-derived ingredients on Oct. 5.
Asako Narahashi photo book “1961 They Were Standing There: From the Negatives in the Estate of Kunitake Narahashi” to be published
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株式会社山田写真製版所 will publish Asako Narahashi’s photo book “1961 They Were Standing There: From the Negatives in the Estate of Kunitake Narahashi” under its YAMADA Book Publishing imprint. The book will launch in the “Next Edition” section of T3 PHOTO ASIA 2026, taking place in October 2026, and will be priced at 8,000 yen before tax.
Facts
A trip lasting around 50 days
Left behind 8 albums
80 rolls of black-and-white film
In 2024, following the contact prints wherever they led
More than 300 prints were produced
Taking place from Oct. 17, 2026 (Sat.)
Published in September 2026
152 pages of text
8,000 yen before tax
Founded in 1921
Launched in 2025
Companies mentioned：株式会社山田写真製版所、YAMADA Book Publishing、centre Inc.、PGI、roshin books、早稲田大学第二文学部、03FOTOS、東京都写真美術館、国際芸術祭あいち2022、TOKYO ART BOOK FAIR、Takeo Paper Show 2018、ISSEY MIYAKE、TOFROM YAESU TOWER
The “FISH × TECH HACKATHON 2026” is coming to Toyosu!
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石川県 will hold the “FISH × TECH HACKATHON 2026” at 豊洲市場 to address challenges in the fisheries industry. The theme is “Bringing Ishikawa’s seafood into the future.” DAY1 (Challenge Discovery) will take place on Oct. 31, and participation is free.
“ARIA BLUE I.夏音” opening movie released and theme song announced!
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株式会社エンターグラム and 株式会社RICOL announced that vocal unit CYNHN will perform the theme song for the coming-of-age fantasy adventure game “ARIA BLUE I.夏音,” and released its opening movie. The new song “アマネ” will be performed live for the first time in November 2026, and the game is scheduled for release on Jan. 28, 2027.
キャル株式会社, operator of spot-work service “welp,” to speak about the future of Shinshu’s food culture at the “Shinshu Gastronomy Summit”
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キャル株式会社 spoke at the “Shinshu Gastronomy Summit,” held in Nagano on Oct. 5, 2026, about preserving Shinshu’s food culture and building lasting ties with local communities through its spot-work service “welp.”
Yuki Kaji × 梵そよぎ to launch the ＭＥＭＥＭＥ promotional campaign!
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株式会社Natee is running a promotional campaign for Kao’s hair-care brand ＭＥＭＥＭＥ. Featuring Yuki Kaji and voice AI character 梵そよぎ, the campaign will begin at ドン・キホーテ on Oct. 15, 2026.
Facts
Starting Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026
Pump, 400 ml
Price: 1,617 yen (tax included)
Purchase at least 1,540 yen worth of eligible products, including tax
The special “SCO GROUP Award” will be presented again this year at the Emperor’s Cup JFA 106th Japan Football Championship
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株式会社SCOグループ will present the “SCO GROUP Award” as a special sponsor of the Emperor’s Cup JFA 106th Japan Football Championship. The prize includes 10 million yen and a trophy, and the company will select the winner. The previous recipient was player Shota Fujio.
Home appliance brand COMFEE' launches limited-time sale on new 108L slim freezer “RCU105WH1JP(E)!”
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Home appliance brand COMFEE' will hold a limited-time sale on its 108L slim freezer “RCU105WH1JP(E)” from Oct. 16 to 19. It will be sold for 30,780 yen, 20.7% off its regular price of 38,800 yen. The 36.4 cm-wide slim design features rapid freezing and automatic fan-based defrosting. The brand belongs to 美的グループ (Midea Group).
Alternative investment platform “オルタナバンク” releases “Overseas BNPL Operator Support Fund ID1187,” with distributions every 3 months
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オルタナバンク, an alternative investment platform operated by SAMURAI証券株式会社, has released overseas BNPL operator support fund “ID1187.” The total offering is 6,045万円, with a target annual yield of 8% before tax. The offering will run from October 16 to 21, 2026.
Facts
Total offering: 6,045万円
Target yield: 8% (before tax)
Minimum investment: 10,000 yen
Minimum funding threshold: Investment applications totaling at least 10 million yen
Showa-era classics brought back to life with a full orchestra! The 1st and 2nd performances of the “Showa Symphonic Song Festival” to stream on U-NEXT
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株式会社シオン announced that the 1st and 2nd performances of “昭和シンフォニック歌謡祭,” a music event planned jointly with 株式会社オフィスウォーカー and 株式会社アーツイノベーター・ジャパン, will be streamed on U-NEXT. The 3rd performance has also been scheduled for April 2027.
“アッシュアームズ-灰燼戦線-” launches the first half of its 7th anniversary update! A new chapter of the major story content “ヒストリエ” arrives, and new character M103(T43) makes its official debut!
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株式会社EMBERS is launching the first half of the 7th anniversary update for “アッシュアームズ-灰燼戦線-” on October 15, 2026. The update adds a new chapter of the story “ヒストリエ,” introduces new DOLLS “M103(T43),” and features various anniversary events.
[世嬉の一酒造] Autumn hiyaoroshi sake in collaboration with author 戸田さちえ
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世嬉の一酒造 has released autumn hiyaoroshi sake, including junmai sake and junmai ginjo sake, in collaboration with author 戸田さちえ. It is available at liquor stores in Ichinoseki, Iwate Prefecture, and through the company’s online store.
Harumaki Gohan releases Episode 二 of “お姉ちゃんごっこ,” the first original anime produced by the creator
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Episode 二, “調査編,” of “お姉ちゃんごっこ,” the first original feature-length anime by Vocaloid producer はるまきごはん, has been released. Produced by スタジオごはん, it features voice actors including ヰ世界情緒 and aims to conclude about 1 year after Episode 一, which premiered in January 2026.
Among people aged 75 and older, 56.5% have deep gum pockets (periodontal pockets of 4mm or more), a 2.0-fold increase over 25 years. 湯口晃弘, director of ユアーズデンタルクリニック in Sapporo, analyzes why worsening alone cannot explain the trend.
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ユアーズデンタルクリニック, operated by 医療法人令徳会, analyzed survey data from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare and reported that the share of people aged 75 and older with periodontal pockets of 4mm or more rose from 28.0% in 1999 to 56.5% in 2024. It noted that the increase also reflects the expanded pool of people examined as more teeth are retained.
Enter the AI industry with no experience. AI Sword recruiting full-time staff for sales, AI operations and back-office roles — no résumé required, offer possible in as little as 7 days
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株式会社AI Sword is recruiting full-time staff with no prior experience in the AI industry for sales, AI operations manager and back-office roles. No résumé is required, offers may be made in as little as 7 days, and annual salaries range from 4 million to 6 million yen.
Latest episode of the terrestrial-TV-taboo-breaking new media outlet NoBorder News released
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株式会社NoBorder released “NoBorder News No. 58” on October 12, 2026, covering a surge in cyberattacks and personal information leaks. The program featured IT journalist 井上トシユキ and 仲間力, a former Cabinet Intelligence and Research Office analyst, discussing system vulnerabilities, phishing countermeasures, ransomware, unauthorized access to GSS, and defense in the AI era.
Major construction restrictions scheduled for the second half of FY Reiwa 8
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西日本高速道路株式会社 announced major construction restrictions planned for the second half of FY Reiwa 8 (October through March of Reiwa 9). They include measures with significant social impact, such as full-day road closures and long-term restrictions. Details are available in the attached documents and on the official website.
“UDCast” marks its 10th anniversary; comments arrive from film director 深田晃司 and others! Appearing at the Cabinet Office’s “ともともフェスタ2026” talk show
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Palabra株式会社 took part for the first time in “ともともフェスタ2026,” hosted by the Cabinet Office, and appeared at a talk show marking the 10th anniversary of “UDCast.” Alongside film director 深田晃司 and researcher 大河内直之, it discussed the current state and future challenges of accessible films.
Facts
Originalともともフェスタ2026
About 600–700 Japanese films are made each year
About 1,200–1,300 films are released domestically each year
Just under about 150–200 accessible films are made each year
Original2014年に「バリアフリー映画研究会」を設立
In 2016, began putting “UDCast MOVIE,” which allows users to access audio guides on smartphones, into practical use...
Palabra has been producing accessible subtitles for 13 years
[Ebina City residents only] November limited-time campaign | Double furniture from moving in together or getting married? Collect unwanted extra tables, sofas and beds together | まるっと本舗 junk removal
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まるっと本舗, a junk removal service operated by SYSTR株式会社, is running a campaign in Ebina City only during November to collect duplicate furniture together, offering a discount of up to 1,000 yen when customers use a fixed-price package.
[Management] How do you build an organization where people grow and results follow? Free streaming of the archive of the popular seminar “Building the Future of Organizations Through Dialogue, Episode 9” on 10/29 (Thu)!!
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株式会社クリーク・アンド・リバー社 will stream for free on October 29 an archived video of “Building the Future of Organizations Through Dialogue, Episode 9,” a free online seminar held in September.
SCIEN launches EnCiteOS, an AI platform that preserves manufacturing workers’ “memories” within the company and turns them into corporate assets
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株式会社SCIEN has launched EnCiteOS, a platform that stores the tacit knowledge and decision-making criteria of experienced manufacturing workers as “memories” that AI can use.
The TV anime “朱色の仮面,” with animation production by 100studio, brings you the synopsis and preview images for Episode 2, airing Saturday, October 17 at 5:30 p.m.!
Companies mentioned：株式会社HIKE、100studio、少年画報社、読売テレビ、日本テレビ、TVer、ytv MyDo!、ABEMA、ニコニコ生放送、ABEMAプレミアム、DMM TV、dアニメストア、dアニメストア for Prime Video、dアニメストア for LINEマンガ、dアニメストア ニコニコ支店、FOD、Hulu、J:COM STREAM、Lemino、milplus、Prime Video、TELASA、U-NEXT、アニメ放題、バンダイチャンネル、ふらっと動画、Google TV、HAPPY!動画、ｍilplus、music.jp、カンテレドーガ、ニコニコチャンネル、ビデオマーケット、ビデックス、スタジオ・ルーファス、ハイパーボール、アニモキャラメル、editz
Max Mara announces the “Ready Coat” campaign, featuring its new icon worn by 3 women
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Max Mara has announced the final chapter of its “Ready Coat” campaign featuring Hikari Mori. Founded in 1951, the brand currently operates more than 2,500 stores worldwide.
A behind-the-scenes look at the work that supports Tokyo!
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東京都建設局 released a special website, “Tokyo Metropolitan Government Bureau of Construction: Secret Report,” and a concept video on October 15, Reiwa 8, introducing the behind-the-scenes work involved in developing urban infrastructure such as roads, rivers and parks.
welp to host “Career Design Festa,” welcoming Chef Yamamoto of “No Yashichi”
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Cal Co., Ltd. held “Career Design Festa” in Kojimachi on September 27, 2026, for culinary students. Chef Yamamoto of “No Yashichi” taught them how to butcher a chicken and more.
“A return to yakiniku’s roots! Enjoy grilled meat made with a sauce we’ve perfected, alongside freshly cooked rice.” “Hamamatsucho Tare Yakiniku Nonki Ura” to open on Thursday, October 15
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株式会社ネクストグローバルフーズ will open its 36th location, “Hamamatsucho Tare Yakiniku Nonki Ura,” in Hamamatsucho, Minato Ward, Tokyo, on October 15, 2026.
“Trains you’ll want to keep riding” and “stations you’ll want to keep using”! Initiatives to make train and station journeys more comfortable
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JR九州 announced that, as the 2nd phase of its “Railway Update Plan,” it is moving ahead with plans to renovate the passenger cabins of the 883-series limited express “Blue Sonic,” enable trains to turn back at Fukukōdai-mae Station through track equipment improvements, introduce new technology at JR Kaizuka Station and open the station, and study updates to train operations in the Fukuoka metropolitan area.
Facts
Operations to begin in stages from around spring 2027
See this year’s Tony Award Best Actor winner (John Lithgow) in a film at the cinema! Comments from the translator of Giant, opening at TOHO Cinemas Hibiya and other locations from Nov. 19, and screenings in Sapporo and Kyoto also confirmed!
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The stage production Giant, winner of the Tony Award for Best Actor, will open at TOHOシネマズ Hibiya and other venues from November 19. Additional screenings have also been confirmed in Sapporo, Kyoto and elsewhere.
[First in Japan] New patent secured for the “Certification and Verification System (R),” which provides end-to-end visualization of Scope 3 CO2 emissions, from reduction to offsetting, and proves them completely in a tamper-proof manner. Toward a new standard to stop genuine environmental destruction
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サイカルトラスト株式会社 secured a new patent on September 29, 2026, for its “Certification and Verification System,” which visualizes Scope 3 CO2 emissions across the entire supply chain and provides tamper-proof verification.
Crystal Lake: Mother of the Killer begins exclusive streaming on U-NEXT! Daisuke Namikawa returns to the Friday the 13th series, and KOC finalists Nanamagari make their voice-acting debut in Episode 1
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U-NEXT Co., Ltd. has begun exclusive streaming of the horror drama Crystal Lake: Mother of the Killer. The Japanese-dubbed version features Daisuke Namikawa and KOC finalists Nanamagari, among others. A special screening at the Yamagata International Movie Festival has also been confirmed.
DAIWA CYCLE to hold free electric mobility test-ride events this weekend at 2 locations in Osaka Prefecture!
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株式会社FUGU INNOVATIONS JAPAN will participate with SWALLOW株式会社 in the electric mobility test-ride event being held by DAIWA CYCLE株式会社 at 2 locations in Osaka Prefecture.
See into the heart ⇒ Reveal true feelings and reality [Spiritual power passed down through 3 generations] Mind reader SAYRA’s “clairvoyant telepathy” readings now available on 本格占い｜みのり
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株式会社レンサ began offering “clairvoyant telepathy” readings by mind reader SAYRA on October 15, 2026, through 本格占い｜みのり, its fortune-telling service.
R6B to host official Klaviyo event “Connect in Tokyo about Klaviyo vol.3” in Aoyama; digital EVP of US-based Authentic Brands Group to visit Japan and speak
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株式会社R6B will host the official Klaviyo event “Connect in Tokyo about Klaviyo vol.3” in Aoyama on November 13, 2026, with the digital EVP of US-based Authentic Brands Group visiting Japan to speak.
Facts
Friday, Nov. 13, 2026
Capacity: 150
More than 670 Shopify sites built
Companies mentioned：株式会社R6B、Klaviyo、AOYAMA GRAND HALL、Authentic Brands Group、Minimal、土屋鞄製造所、アルビオン、TSIホールディングス、イオンスポーツ、ヘラルボニー、Reebok、Champion、Roxy、DC Shoes、Volcom、Ralph Lauren、Theory、株式会社yutori、株式会社WEAVA、株式会社βace、ハンズ、東急ハンズ、中川政七商店、R6B America Inc.、株式会社R6B SUPPORT、Shopify
New voice libraries “Tanaka Kasa” and “Tomo” for the singing voice synthesis software “VoiSona” to launch simultaneously on November 19! Preorders open for a limited-quantity special package featuring both products!
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株式会社テクノスピーチ announced that the new voice libraries “Tanaka Kasa” and “Tomo” for its singing voice synthesis software “VoiSona” will be released simultaneously on November 19, 2026. Preorders have opened for a limited-quantity special package featuring both products, with a campaign price of ¥22,000.
“airLingual,” an air-conditioning design concept developed through a joint project by ボッシュホームコンフォート・グループ and Hong Kong’s PolyU School of Design, has won “Red Dot Design Concept Awards 2026.”
Facts
With a history spanning more than 50 years
Consists of 3 categories
Employs 24,000 people worldwide
An international production and development network spanning more than 50 locations
Revenue in 2025 was approximately €4.4 billion
The number of employees in 2025 was approximately 413,000
Sales of 91 billion euros
It operates across 4 business areas
Its 500 subsidiaries
Local subsidiaries outside Germany in approximately 60 countries worldwide
Approximately 82,000 employees are involved in research and development.
Calculated at 1 euro = 168.9731 yen
Companies mentioned：ボッシュホームコンフォートジャパン株式会社、ボッシュホームコンフォート・グループ、PolyU School of Design、Innovative Business Design（IBD）プログラム、ボッシュ、ブデラス、日立、YORK®、ボッシュ・ホームコンフォート・グループ、ロバート・ボッシュGmbH、レッドドット
[Taking place October 27] “Crypto Asset ETFs: Looking Ahead to 2028, Will Preparations Be Ready in Time?”—Explaining Trading, Custody and Audit Workflows
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N.Avenue株式会社 will hold an in-person event on October 27, 2026, titled “Crypto Asset ETFs: Looking Ahead to 2028, Will Preparations Be Ready in Time?” Speakers from BACKSEAT, 株式会社finoject and PwC Japan will explain workflows for trading, custody and auditing crypto asset ETFs, as well as third-party assurance such as SOC 2.
Master vocabulary, essays and speaking all at once! “Learn 40 Key Topics: Expressive Eiken (R) Grade 1 Vocabulary” to be released Friday, October 16
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有限会社明日香出版社 announced that it will release on October 16 a new book, “Learn 40 Key Topics: Expressive Eiken (R) Grade 1 Vocabulary,” to help readers master Eiken Grade 1 vocabulary, essays and speaking.
Why does that person look so much younger than their age? “Habits of People Who Somehow Don’t Age” to be released Friday, October 16
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A book titled “Habits of People Who Somehow Don’t Age,” by 順天堂大学 School of Medicine professor Hiroyuki Kobayashi, explains 100 habits for regulating the autonomic nervous system and living youthfully. It will be released on October 16.
Tips for changing yourself in the shortest time, for people who want growth and success now. “Definitive Edition: A Manga Book to Master Jim Rogers’ Investment Philosophy in 3 Hours” to be released Friday, October 16
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A new book, “Definitive Edition: A Manga Book to Master Jim Rogers’ Investment Philosophy in 3 Hours,” which explains the investment philosophy of Jim Rogers, one of the world’s 三 major investors, will be released on October 16. The author is Teruya Kuwabara.
Facts
An astonishing return of 4,200 percent over 10 years
Predicted from the 1990s that China’s era was coming
一般財団法人日本フットサル連盟 announced that a special match featuring former Japan national team players and others will be held on the final day of the 18th National Women’s Futsal Selection Tournament, taking place on November 22, 2026.
The heart- and body-tingling rom-com “Two Complete Opposites Just Can’t Make It Work.” Volume 11 is out! Special campaigns underway, including 6 volumes available for free and giveaways!
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Volume 11 of the romantic comedy “Two Complete Opposites Just Can’t Make It Work,” by Motoki Tada, was released on October 15. Special campaigns are underway, including free access on webアクション and a giveaway on X.
Win a reproduction of an original illustration with a handwritten autograph! Campaign celebrating the release of “空せ視に灯” by Hayakawa Nojiko! [ホーリンラブブックス]
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ホーリンラブブックス, operated by 株式会社TORICO, is holding a campaign to celebrate the release of “空せ視に灯” by Hayakawa Nojiko. A reproduction of an original illustration with a handwritten autograph will be given away in a drawing among purchasers of eligible items.
“にじたうん 9ちょうめ” arrives from にじさんじ! On sale starting at 19:00 on Friday, October 16, 2026!
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ANYCOLOR株式会社 will begin selling “にじたうん 9ちょうめ,” a plush toy that is the 9th installment in “にじたうん,” the animal mascot series from the VTuber group にじさんじ, at 19:00 on October 16, 2026.
Facts
On sale starting at 19:00 on Friday, October 16, 2026
7 Daiwa House Group projects win Good Design Awards (newsletter)
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7 projects from the Daiwa House Group won awards in the “Mid- to Large-Scale Housing Complexes” and “Landscape, Civil Engineering and Architecture” categories of the 2026 Good Design Awards.
Detect risks of unauthorized access and information leaks before they occur. 株式会社スイノワ launches “Vulnerability Check-kun,” a web service vulnerability assessment
A sweet and adorable dream collaboration! FREAK’S STORE × Randy’s Donuts × Monchhichi come together in a triple collaboration inspired by an American pop aesthetic
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FREAK’S STORE, a select shop operated by 株式会社デイトナ・インターナショナル, will release 6 collaboration items with Los Angeles doughnut shop Randy’s Donuts and character Monchhichi starting Oct. 23.
Call for proposals for coal mine surveys aimed at securing coal offtake rights
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JOGMEC began soliciting proposals for coal mine surveys aimed at securing coal offtake rights on October 6, 2026. To encourage private companies to use the program, it reviewed the existing requirements and issued a revised public notice.
Clothing collection to be held at Ningineer Stadium on October 25
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Switch愛媛 will collect unwanted clothing in front of Ningineer Stadium on October 25. The collected clothes will be displayed at the “Fukufuku Meguru” event in Saijo City on December 5.
【The 20th】Call for designs for 10,000-candle art! (国営海の中道海浜公園)
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国営海の中道海浜公園 is accepting designs for its 10,000-candle art display through November 8, marking the 20th anniversary of “Uminaka Candle Night,” a winter tradition.
Facts
The event marks its 20th edition this year
10,000-candle art
Accepting submissions through Nov. 8 (Sun.)
Original縦横約100mの巨大な光の地上絵
Candle art made with １万 candles
Date: Dec. 12 (Sat.)
Time: 17:30–20:45
Approximately 6 kilometers from east to west
Area: approximately 350 hectares
A destination recreation hub where visitors can experience “relaxing, learning and playing” opened at “Hikari to Kaze no Hiroba” on March 15, 2022.
Make autumn outings and everyday life more comfortable. Popular PYKES PEAK products at special prices during the Amazon Prime Appreciation Sale
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Outdoor brand PYKES PEAK, operated by Fun Standard株式会社, will offer selected products at special prices during the Amazon Prime Appreciation Sale, running from October 16 to 19, 2026.
Ahead of GREEN×EXPO 2027, launch of the “well” co-creation flowerbed project, growing and connecting with the community
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NTT東日本 and ビオストック have launched the “well” co-creation flowerbed project at the “NTT EAST Pavilion,” which will be exhibited at the 2027 International Horticultural Expo (GREEN×EXPO 2027). Flowers grown by schools, local communities and businesses will be passed along in a relay.
【TAC Public Service Exams】“Start in October and aim to pass! 2027 Public Service Exam Orientation” to be streamed from TAC大宮校 on Oct. 22 (Thu.)! <Free participation; advance reservation required>
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TAC株式会社 will stream the “Start in October and aim to pass! 2027 Public Service Exam Orientation” online from TAC大宮校 on October 22, 2026. Participation is free; advance reservation required.
【TAC簿記検定講座】Online course information session explaining the appeal of and study methods for the Nissho Bookkeeping Test Level 1 to be held Monday, October 19
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TAC株式会社 will hold an online information session on the appeal of and study methods for the Nissho Bookkeeping Test Level 1 on October 19, and is also running a tuition discount campaign for its Level 1 preparation course.
ORICO announces an ultra-high-speed 40Gbps USB4.0 M.2 NVMe SSD enclosure—measured read speeds of 3500MB/s, support for up to 8TB, a triple heat-dissipation system and tool-free installation in 3 seconds provide powerful support for professionals
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ORICO has announced an external M.2 NVMe SSD enclosure with transfer speeds of up to 40Gbps and measured read speeds of 3500MB/s. It supports up to 8TB and features a triple heat-dissipation system and a tool-free design. An autumn mega-sale campaign is currently underway on Amazon.
【APAMAN】Introducing an interview with Rejoint Clinic Dr.K director Takashi Kuroda, published in the October issue of “アパマンショップ Owners”
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APAMAN株式会社 introduced an interview with Rejoint Clinic Dr.K director Takashi Kuroda, published in the October issue of the rental property management magazine “アパマンショップ Owners.”
Eka Kurniawan, a leading writer in contemporary Indonesian literature, visits Japan!
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国際交流基金 has invited Eka Kurniawan, a leading writer in contemporary Indonesian literature, from October 3. His schedule includes a residency in Kyoto, a lecture at 上智大学, and a discussion with Yu Miri in Minamisoma, Fukushima Prefecture.
OkuDoor, a new hub connecting the community and the future, opens
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OkuDoor will open at “オクドBASE,” a community hub located inside the “CBRE IM 葛飾” logistics facility in Okudo, Katsushika Ward, Tokyo. An opening event will be held on November 15, 2026.
株式会社スペースデータ has released 5 physical simulation demos featuring drones, humanoid and quadruped robots, and robotic arms for RobotBrain, its platform for deploying robots in the field.
【For the fall and winter menu】The irresistibly cute soy milk drink “Soy Poodle” is available hot in all 8 flavors!
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冷TAKU, the procurement site operated by 株式会社Cqree, has begun wholesale sales of new products, including all 8 varieties of “Soy Poodle,” a soy milk drink in a poodle-shaped bottle, as well as Dubai macarons and Wapp donuts.
Win a reproduction artwork with a handwritten signature! Campaign celebrating the release of Odoru-sensei’s “踊れ、春のデジャヴに (2)” launches! 【ホーリンラブブックス】
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ホーリンラブブックス, operated by 株式会社TORICO, is holding a campaign to celebrate the release of Odoru-sensei’s “踊れ、春のデジャヴに (2).” A reproduction artwork with a handwritten signature will be awarded by lottery to purchasers of eligible products.
Anime studio and students take on the world from regional Japan: An exchange to envision a future that puts their skills to use
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国際アート＆デザイン大学校 (A&D), part of NSGグループ, held an online company information session and portfolio review with TriFスタジオ, giving students an opportunity to envision a career in anime production from regional Japan.
【Up to 85% off Prada, Dior and more】マナマナ, a leading fashion rental company, holds a major sale! Huge selection of luxury-brand sunglasses!!
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マナマナ, a company that rents costumes for photography, will hold a major sale offering discounts of up to 85% at a venue in Minami-Aoyama for 2 days, from October 23 to 24, 2026. More than 10,000 items, including luxury brands and sunglasses, will be available at special prices.
CD on sale Wednesday, October 28: Shunputei Koasa’s “Rakugo Complete Collection, Volume 1: ‘Fuko-mono’ and ‘Hamano Noriyuki’”—cover and specifications revealed! A performance of “越路吹雪物語” with Bando Tamasaburo will be held Thursday, October 29, at Shibuya LOVEZ!!
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株式会社バンダイナムコミュージックライブ announced that Shunputei Koasa’s rakugo CD “Rakugo Complete Collection, Volume 1: ‘Fuko-mono’ and ‘Hamano Noriyuki’” will be released on October 28, 2026, and that a joint performance with Bando Tamasaburo will be held at Shibuya LOVEZ on the same day.
Just talk, and your signature or illustration becomes embroidery. An AI-and-embroidery workshop where you can try Embroid, an AI designed specifically for embroidery, is coming to 3DLab
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A workshop using Embroid, an AI designed specifically for embroidery, will be held at 3DLab, operated by 株式会社ウォーカー and 株式会社sunU. It will take place 3 times in October and November 2026. Participants can create a design through conversation and embroider it on the spot using an embroidery machine.
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Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 14:00
Saturday, October 31, from 15:00
Monday, November 16, from 14:00
Original1名 10,000円（税込
Early-bird discount: ¥2,000 off per person, first come, first served
JR九州 has partnered with ワーナーブラザース to run the “Harry Potter × JR九州 ～Magical Journey～” campaign from November 14, 2026, to June 30, 2027. The campaign will feature wrapped 885- and 787-series trains, Hogwarts Hour events, a POP-UP STORE, stamp rallies and more.
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Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026
Wednesday, June 30, 2027
885 series
787 series
6 station plazas
Around 9:00–9:45
4 elementary school students
Approximately 5,700 sheets
Companies mentioned：JR九州、九州旅客鉄道株式会社、ワーナーブラザース、Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
6 talk sessions in Kyoto's Takagamine explore the future of craft, featuring conversations between craft artists and guests including Arata Iura, Yayako Uchida, Masao Morita and Kei Wakabayashi
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MOSS KOGEI Kyoto 2026, taking place on Oct. 17 and 18, 2026, at しょうざんリゾート京都 in Takagamine, Kyoto, will host a series of 6 talk sessions exploring the future of craft. Guests from various fields, including Arata Iura, Yayako Uchida, Masao Morita and Kei Wakabayashi, will take the stage alongside craft artists to discuss topics such as the natural environment, history, global markets and the possibilities of craft in contemporary society.
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6 talk sessions in all
After more than 400 years
A washi paper workshop that has operated for more than 300 years since the Edo period
ORICO unveils a new-generation 40Gbps all-flash M.2 SSD enclosure—with simultaneous transfers to 4 drives, expansion up to 32TB, a reduction in size of more than 50% and quiet operation to power DIT workflows
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ORICO has unveiled a new-generation M.2 SSD enclosure featuring 40Gbps bandwidth, support for simultaneous transfers to 4 drives and expansion up to 32TB. Designed for DIT workflows, it offers quiet operation and high heat dissipation, and is currently available at a promotional price on Amazon.
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Simultaneous transfers to 4 drives at 40Gbps bandwidth
Interview with DIGIMON BEATBREAK TV anime voice actors Miyu Irino, who plays Tomorou Tenma, and Megumi Han, who plays Gekkomon, released!
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With the TV anime DIGIMON BEATBREAK reaching its finale, Toei Animation has released an interview with Miyu Irino, who plays Tomorou Tenma, and Megumi Han, who plays Gekkomon. They reflect on their bittersweet feelings and sense of accomplishment after about 1 year of work, as well as changes in their characters and their relationship as partners.
ORICO unveils a PD20W-compatible 7-in-1 retractable travel power strip. With 4 AC outlets and 3 USB ports, a slim plug, PSE certification and an 18-month warranty, it's ideal for travel and business trips.
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ORICO has unveiled a PD20W-compatible 7-in-1 retractable travel power strip. It features 4 AC outlets and 3 USB ports, and comes with PSE certification and an 18-month warranty. It is currently on sale on Amazon as part of an autumn promotion for ¥1,908, an effective discount of about 40% from the regular price of ¥3,180 (campaign period: Oct. 15–Nov. 15).
“Autumn Appreciation Festival” to be held at Noboribetsu ベルコ Hall on Oct. 20 and 22, featuring end-of-life planning seminars and visitor gifts
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株式会社ベルコ will hold its “Autumn Appreciation Festival” at Noboribetsu ベルコ Hall on Oct. 20 and 22, 2026, with end-of-life planning seminars and consultation sessions.