Feel the wonder of traveling the world at the start and end of your journey. Business partnership launches to turn airport downtime into “cinema travel.” Short films to be screened from November at the Famintyu Theater at Okinawa’s Naha Airport, in partnership between Visual Voice and Chao Japan Trading
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株式会社ビジュアルボイス and 有限会社チャオジャパントレーディング have formed a business partnership and will begin regular short-film screenings at the Famintyu Theater at Naha Airport in November 2026. Plans also include collaboration with the creator platform “LIFE LOG BOX” and a proposal to host a film festival in Okinawa for its 30th anniversary in 2028.
“Savor the fragrance of autumn.” Autumn limited-edition products arrive from sticks made for the “Ploom” heated tobacco device
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Japan Tobacco (JT) will release 3 autumn limited-edition products from its “EVO,” “MEVIUS” and “CAMEL” brands of sticks for the “Ploom” heated tobacco device, in limited quantities through the CLUB JT online shop starting Oct. 16, 2026.
[Atre Toride] Industry-government-academia art event “JamJam Exhibition 2026” begins Nov. 19! Exhibitions by Toride artists, an “Atelier Bus Tour” visiting studios, a Tokyo University of the Arts collaboration and more!
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“JamJam Exhibition 2026” will be held from Nov. 19 at “Taiken Bijutsuba VIVA” on the 4th floor of Atre Toride, operated by 株式会社アトレ. The exhibition is being organized through industry-government-academia collaboration with 取手市, 東京藝術大学 and JR東日本, and will feature artist exhibitions, a bus tour of studios and a collaborative workshop with 東京藝術大学.
Facts
Thursday, Nov. 19
Tuesday, Nov. 24
10:00–18:00 each day
Original11月21日（土）、22日（日）、23日（月・祝）
15 people per session; advance reservation required, first come, first served
Yoshikei celebrates its 50th anniversary and opens “with YOSHIKEI,” a new place to connect beyond “delivering”
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To mark the Yoshikei Group’s 50th anniversary, ヨシケイグループ has launched “with YOSHIKEI,” a community site exclusively for customers, and started events including a Halloween drawing contest.
Making “AI thinks, RPA acts” a reality: Launch of BizRobo! version 2026.3, enabling robots to be run directly from AI agents
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オープン株式会社 launched version “2026.3” of its RPA platform “BizRobo!” on October 16. This version supports “MCP (Model Context Protocol),” a standard for connecting AI agents with external systems, and includes a feature that allows AI agents to call robots directly to perform tasks. Key new features include integration of AI and RPA through MCP, automatic creation of robot summaries using AI, expanded direct integration with Git, a revamped upgrade method using direct database migration, and enhanced email-sending capabilities.
To Be Held October 26: Why Don’t Referrals Increase Even When Bonuses Are Offered? How to Design Incentives and Psychological Safety to Revitalize Referral Hiring
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株式会社ウィルオブ・パートナー will hold a free online seminar on October 26, 2026, about designing incentives and psychological safety for referral hiring.
Facts
7 Rules for Making Referral Hiring Stick
Supported referral hiring at more than 1,000 companies to date
Companies where it accounts for 20% of all hiring
Capacity: 50 people
Recruitment numbers up 300%
Cost per hire down 50%
Offer acceptance rate up 150%
Track record of supporting more than 850 companies
いなばペットフード launches “CIAO Pouch Jelly Style,” a new cat food!
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いなばペットフード has launched the “CIAO Pouch Jelly Style” series of cat food. The jelly-type product features toppings on a chicken tenderloin paste base and comes in a convenient 40g single-serving size.
Figures from the anime “The Apothecary Diaries” are set to arrive in October 2026 from システムサービス’s figure brand “BRILLIANT”!
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Figures based on the anime “The Apothecary Diaries” from システムサービス株式会社’s figure brand “BRILLIANT” will be available at amusement facilities starting in October 2026.
The latest installment in the ワニブックス × Mariyagi Golden Series! Releasing Nagao Mariya’s latest digital photo book, combining captivating beauty with cuteness!
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株式会社ワニブックス will release 永尾まりや’s digital-exclusive photo book “メロいまりや。” starting October 16. It is priced at 2,200 yen (tax included).
End-to-end support for designer hiring, from contract work to full-time roles: high-caliber designer matching service “JOOi” launches recruitment agency service
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株式会社リベイス, a consolidated subsidiary of ユナイテッド株式会社, has obtained a license from the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare to operate a fee-charging employment placement business and launched “JOOi,” a recruitment service specializing in designers, on September 1, 2026.
An online lottery featuring original illustrations from the popular BL series “性癖ヤバめなオトコに狙われました。”—also adapted into a drama CD—is now available at いろはぴくじ!
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株式会社ウェイブ launched an online lottery featuring original illustrations from the popular BL work “性癖ヤバめなオトコに狙われました。” on いろはぴくじ starting October 16, 2026.
An online lottery featuring original illustrations from the popular BL series “森のくまさん、冬眠中。”—also adapted into an anime—is now available at いろはぴくじ!
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株式会社ウェイブ has launched an online lottery on いろはぴくじ featuring original illustrations from the popular BL work “森のくまさん、冬眠中。,” which was adapted into an anime. The sales period runs from October 16 to November 27, 2026, and the price is 770 yen (tax included). Perks include a repost campaign and a lucky prize.
Craif presents research at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR 2026) on noninvasive detection of high-risk pancreatic cancer patients using urinary microRNA
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Craif株式会社 presented results at AACR 2026 from joint research with Kawasaki Medical School Hospital and others on the noninvasive detection of high-risk pancreatic cancer patients using urinary microRNA. The AUC was 0.888 for the training data and 0.889 for the test data.
Facts
144 pancreatic cancer patients
109 high-risk patients
26 healthy adults
0.888 in the training data
0.889 in the test data
The 5-year survival rate remains at only several percent
フォーバル wins 青森商工会議所 contract for “Startup and Second-Business Launch Support Services”
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株式会社フォーバル has been awarded the “Startup and Second-Business Launch Support Services” contract by 青森商工会議所 and will work with 青森市 to support local companies launching second businesses and expanding into new ventures.
New Release: The Second Installment in the Hectic Gods’ Entertainment Series! “The Half-God Is Training! Gluttonous, Rowdy, and, P-Poor…!?” (Written by Sasaki Katsuo, illustrated by idonaka), on sale October 19!
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株式会社岩崎書店 will publish “The Half-God Is Training! Gluttonous, Rowdy, and, P-Poor…!?,” a children’s book written by Sasaki Katsuo and illustrated by idonaka, on October 19. The second installment in the slapstick entertainment series follows half-gods training at the Heavenly Shrine as they cause trouble while granting wishes.
“Rilakkuma” and “Sumikko Gurashi” products arrive at カヨトイズ for the first time! Rilakkuma gets squishy mochi-style squeezable toys and a toy camera, while Sumikko Gurashi gets squishy mochi-style squeezable toys!
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Under a licensing agreement with サンエックス株式会社, アイピーフォー株式会社 will launch toy cameras and squishy mochi-style squeezable toys featuring “Rilakkuma” and “Sumikko Gurashi” under the カヨトイズ brand from early September 2026.
Reiwa ８ Fiscal Year Special Autumn Exhibition: “Golden Sutras—The National Treasure Copper-Plate Lotus Sutra and Sutra Containers from the Sacred Site of Mount Shioji”
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An overview of the Special Autumn Exhibition “Golden Sutras—The National Treasure Copper-Plate Lotus Sutra and Sutra Containers from the Sacred Site of Mount Shioji,” to be held at おおのじょうシティミュージウム from October 24 to December 13, Reiwa 8. Co-hosted by the Nishinippon Shimbun.
不二家’s “生ドーナツ” (fresh donuts), launched in June 2026, surpassed cumulative sales of 1 million units in about 4 months. In response, limited-edition revived custard and black flavors will be introduced in November, alongside an SNS campaign.
FRUITS ZIPPER’s Yui Sakurai appointed “Francfranc Christmas Ambassador”; tie-in song “Are you Merry ?” to premiere in stores as background music and on TikTok on Friday, October 16!
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Lifestyle brand Francfranc announced that it has appointed Yui Sakurai of FRUITS ZIPPER as its 2026 Christmas ambassador and will premiere the tie-in song “Are you Merry ?” on October 16.
Facts
Ahead of the November 2 (Monday) broadcast
Active since 2022.
Released her first-ever photobook in February 2024
Made her major solo debut with ユニバーサルミュージック in September 2025.
Companies mentioned：Francfranc、FRUITS ZIPPER、ASOBISYSTEM、KAWAII LAB.、ユニバーサルミュージック、iTunes、Apple Music、Spotify、LINE MUSIC、TikTok、Francfranc BAZAR
ROIROM discusses athletia〈アスレティア〉’s “Eau de Parfum.” Published on SPUR’s official website on October 16, 2026
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Skincare and lifestyle brand athletia will launch a new size of its Eau de Parfum on October 16, 2026, and run a collaboration project with idol duo ROIROM on SPUR’s official website.
TKC’s FX Cloud Series cloud accounting software has launched API integration with MINAGINE Attendance, an attendance management system
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TKC Corporation launched API integration on October 16, 2026, between its FX Cloud Series cloud accounting software and the MINAGINE Attendance management system from 株式会社kubellパートナー. This eliminates the need to manually enter attendance data and helps improve the efficiency of payroll calculations.
VTuber regional revitalization project “まちスパチャプロジェクト” to exhibit at “FAN2026,” an event hosted by Niimi City, Okayama Prefecture
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The VTuber regional revitalization project “まちスパチャプロジェクト,” operated by 株式会社フューチャーリンクネットワーク, will exhibit at FAN2026, an event hosted by Niimi City, Okayama Prefecture, and showcase its efforts to promote the city and foster connections with people through its partnership with the city.
[Labor and social security attorney explains] Equal pay for equal work: October amendments make written explanations of “differences in treatment” mandatory. 4 steps companies should take now, covering family allowances, housing allowances and retirement benefits
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一般社団法人クレア人財育英協会 has released a free seminar video on YouTube about the review of equal pay for equal work rules, which takes effect on October 1, Reiwa 8. The amendments make it mandatory to specify the duty to explain differences in treatment in written notices of working conditions, and add guidelines covering retirement benefits and family allowances, among other items.
Facts
Fines of up to 100,000 yen
More than 400 harassment and labor-management training sessions to date
“I can’t read sheet music” and “What are chords?”—it’s fine to start there! Sing or accompany yourself with complete freedom. Master a technique shared around the world and make music part of your life! “語りかける ピアノコード” on sale October 16
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辰巳出版株式会社 announced that “語りかける ピアノコード,” a piano chord guidebook by 森真奈美, will go on sale on October 16, 2026. The book teaches readers to master chord playing and enjoy singing while playing or accompanying others, even if they cannot read staff notation. It will be published by 日東書院本社.
[Case study] 矢作建設工業 uses Backlog to manage work requests for its DX promotion division, making assignees and progress visible
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株式会社ヌーラボ’s project management tool Backlog has been adopted by 矢作建設工業’s Digital Promotion Group and is being used to make work requests visible, track progress and establish coordination rules with external partners.
ジュピターショップチャンネル株式会社 announced that it will air “Autumn/Winter Style Essentials! Carefully Selected Materials Fashion Day” on October 20. It also plans to hold a special thank-you promotion to mark its 30th anniversary in 2026.
“Doctor-supervised” functional medical wear brand WWS Medical achieves 200% of its first-year target in the first half; uniforms adopted by more than 30 companies
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WWS Medical, a functional medical wear brand from 株式会社オアシスライフスタイルグループ, achieved 200% of its first-year target in the first half, and the number of companies adopting its uniforms surpassed 30.
Published in the international academic journal PAIN: Report on the relationship between knee sensations and pain after total knee replacement—data from 285 patients highlights the significance of focusing on body perception
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A research group including 県立広島大学 analyzed data from 285 patients who underwent total knee replacement and reported in the international academic journal PAIN that abnormal body perception 6 months after surgery was associated with pain severity 1 year after surgery.
[Halloween special] Up to 89% off and limited-edition gifts! “HALLOWEEN SALE” offers great deals on autumn and winter fashion!
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Global fashion e-commerce site 60%（シックスティーパーセント）, which brings together Asian fashion brands, will hold a special sale with discounts of up to 89% off and a limited-edition gift promotion for the Halloween season.
LegalOn automatically links contract information from before and after signing, supporting decisions based on the background of the agreement
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株式会社LegalOn Technologies has launched a new feature in its contract management AI, LegalOn, that automatically links contracts from before signing with their finalized versions. This supports decision-making based on the history of reviews and negotiations while reducing the burden of manual work.
Facts
More than 9,000 companies as of the end of July 2026
Take on the final expedition beyond the walls with your precious companions. TV anime Attack on Titan × Nijigen no Mori collaboration event: First countdown event, “Last Mission Pair Ticket”
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A collaboration event with the TV anime Attack on Titan is underway at Nijigen no Mori, an anime theme park on Awaji Island. As a countdown to the end of the event, sales have begun for the “Last Mission Pair Ticket,” which lets customers purchase the day and night events together at 5% off.
[Event celebrating the release of “BLOFFFu”] “We won’t stop at just being cute!” A commemorative collaboration brings together きゃりーぱみゅぱみゅ’s 15th anniversary and BLOFFFu
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株式会社セガ フェイブ held an event on October 15, 2026, featuring きゃりーぱみゅぱみゅ as a guest to celebrate the release of its hybrid toy, “BLOFFFu.” To mark きゃりーぱみゅぱみゅ’s 15th anniversary as a debut artist, a product collaboration featuring her original characters was announced. A POP UP STORE featuring all 36 character types is also scheduled to open for a limited time.
Facts
15th debut anniversary
Thursday, October 15, 2026
36 types in total
4,840 yen (tax included) and up
59 products in total
Companies mentioned：株式会社セガ フェイブ、セガ フェイブ、サンリオキャラクターズ、ディズニー、ピクサー、マーベル、トムとジェリー、スヌーピー、セサミストリート、SEGA STORE TOKYO、SEGA STORE OSAKA
Campaigns for “d POINT” and “d払い” in partnership with local governments to launch in November
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株式会社NTTドコモ will partner with Noda Village in Kunohe District, Iwate Prefecture, starting in November to launch a campaign offering up to 20% in points back for using “d払い.”
集英社新書 will release the definitive edition, 『『アジア人物史』月報集成』, on October 16, 2026. The book expands and reorganizes the monthly supplements included with all 12 volumes of 『アジア人物史』, overseen by 姜尚中.
Add rich shine and protection to your car’s interior! New “CRUZARD Piano Black Shine and Protective Coating”
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株式会社コメリ began selling its new product, “CRUZARD Piano Black Shine and Protective Coating,” on October 16, 2026. It makes minor scratches on glossy interior resin parts and glass screens less noticeable, giving them a mirror-like finish.
The latest Sumikko Gurashi picture book, featuring more than 500,000 copies sold and new illustrations by Yuri Yokomizo, goes on sale Friday, October 16, 2026! Picture book “Sumikko Gurashi Memory Album”
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サンエックス株式会社 announced that the third book in its Sumikko Gurashi picture book series, which has sold more than 500,000 copies, “Sumikko Gurashi Memory Album,” will be released by 株式会社主婦と生活社 on October 16, 2026.
A new indoor walk-through attraction is coming to “San-X Paradise” at Fuji-Q Highland. “San-X Paradise Secret Party!” set to open on Saturday, November 14, 2026!
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サンエックス株式会社 announced that the indoor walk-through attraction “San-X Paradise Secret Party!” will open at “San-X Paradise” at Fuji-Q Highland on November 14, 2026.
Introducing “Wondershare UniConverter 18.” Smarter video and image processing with AI and automation
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株式会社ワンダーシェアーソフトウェア began offering “UniConverter 18,” the latest version of its media processing software “Wondershare UniConverter,” on October 15, 2026. It has enhanced AI-powered image upscaling and video cleanup features, and optimized conversion using NVIDIA GPUs to reduce processing time by up to approximately 90%. It also improves automation and efficiency with features such as watched folders and more precise video compression.
Celebrating 40 years of AIRWALK: Limited quantities of a sneaker that made a name for itself in the 90s to go on sale at ドン・キホーテ stores nationwide!
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To mark the 40th anniversary of AIRWALK, 株式会社ドウシシャ will release a revival of the “ONE” sneaker, which made a name for itself in the 90s, in limited quantities at ドン・キホーテ stores nationwide starting in mid-October 2026.
Samsung expands language support for Galaxy AI and Bixby
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Samsung announced on October 14, 2026, that it would expand language support for Galaxy AI and Bixby. Additional languages will be added for features such as Galaxy AI’s real-time interpreter, bringing the total to 24 languages, and 8 languages will be added to Now Nudge. Polish, Thai and Vietnamese will be added to Bixby, bringing its total to 12 languages.
取得 of certification under the Act on Promotion of Women’s Participation and Advancement in the Workplace
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三井住友カード has been certified by the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare as an “Eruboshi (third level)” company under the Act on Promotion of Women’s Participation and Advancement in the Workplace.
[Hyogo Prefecture × eiicon] 14 projects selected for the “Hyogo TECH Innovation Project 2026”; trials to begin in October. Applications now open for participants in the “Project Plan Briefing” on November 2.
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株式会社eiicon has selected 14 projects for the “Hyogo TECH Innovation Project 2026,” co-hosted with Hyogo Prefecture. Trials will begin in October, and applications are now open for participants in the project plan briefing on November 2.
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation and Sumitomo Mitsui Card to launch “Child NISA × Olive Parent-Child Future Support Campaign” on Monday, October 19
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Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Sumitomo Mitsui Card and SBI Securities will run a campaign starting October 19 to mark the launch of “Child NISA” in January 2027. Eligible customers who open qualifying accounts and meet the conditions will receive V Points or KidZania admission tickets.
Facts
V Points worth ¥5,000
50 pairs (100 people) selected by lottery
Purchases totaling 50,000 yen (tax included) or more
【TV Aichi】Two masterpiece period films now streaming free on TVer! Star-studded “The Yagyu Clan Conspiracy” and a remake of one of Japanese cinema’s greatest classics, “Tange Sazen: The Million Ryo Pot”
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TV Aichi has begun streaming 2 Japanese films, “The Yagyu Clan Conspiracy” and “Tange Sazen: The Million Ryo Pot,” for free on TVer, the official streaming service of commercial broadcasters.
For everyone who wants to maintain their “concentration,” whether studying, working or reading. “A Cushion to Support Concentration” goes on general sale on Friday, October 16, 2026!
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株式会社クロスメディア・パブリッシング and 澤田棉行 will begin general sales of “A Cushion to Support Concentration,” a portable cushion developed jointly to support concentration, on October 16, 2026.
Opening for the first time next weekend! Reptiles and amphibians from around the world gather at Toki Messe! Niigata Reptiles World!
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The Niigata Reptiles World executive committee will hold “Niigata Reptiles World,” a reptile and amphibian exhibition and sales event, for the first time at Toki Messe on October 24 and 25, 2026. More than 70 shops from across Japan will exhibit, and stage events and food sales will also be held.
株式会社松屋フーズ will hold a “Double-Quantity Fair” at its tonkatsu restaurant 松のや starting October 21, 2026. The side dishes included with the pork loin cutlet set meal—fried chicken, fried oysters, fried shrimp and fried horse mackerel—will be increased to 2 times the quantity at no extra charge.
株式会社バンダイ has unveiled the “CWU-36P” flight jacket from “STRICT-G,” its apparel brand inspired by the world of Gundam. It will be available for preorder on Premium Bandai starting October 16, 2026, and go on general sale at stores starting October 24 of the same year.
New items have arrived to make the coming winter season more enjoyable, including a reversible outerwear piece with a cute Anpanman appliqué pocket, plus a pom-pom knit hat and scarf that can be coordinated as a set!
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株式会社バンダイ’s Lifestyle Business Division will begin selling new items from the winter collection, including reversible outerwear and knit hats, from the children’s clothing brand “Anpanman Kids Collection,” based on the TV anime “Let’s Go! Anpanman,” on October 16, 2026. It will also run a gift campaign for customers who purchase eligible items.
“dodaキャンパス” launches “What Did You Do in College?” diagnostic to answer lower-year university students’ question: “What should I be doing now?”
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“dodaキャンパス,” operated by 株式会社ベネッセ i-キャリア, will launch “What Did You Do in College?,” a diagnostic feature based on the experiences of senior students and aimed at lower-year university students, on October 16, 2026.
Facts
Survey of 538 university students and young professionals
47.2% of students had experience taking action with their future careers in mind
Original27卒比で4.9pt増加しました
Available from Friday, October 16, 2026
Approximately 928,000 students (Class of 2027–2030) registered
Y’s teams up for the first time with BETTY BOOP™︎. The collection features graphics created exclusively for the collaboration and launches on Friday, October 16, 2026
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Y’s has collaborated for the first time with BETTY BOOP™︎, a character born in 1930, and will release 3 T-shirts featuring original graphics on October 16, 2026. Each is priced at 22,000 yen.
Namori 20th Anniversary Exhibition: Nanamori Junior High Art Club
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The exhibition “Namori 20th Anniversary Exhibition: Nanamori Junior High Art Club,” celebrating 20 years of Namori’s career as an artist, will be held at Yokohama World Porters from December 3 to 16, 2026. It will feature past illustrations and newly drawn works, with merchandise also planned for sale.
株式会社幻冬舎 has announced that it will publish “Jiyucho ‘Q’,” a web series by “Q,” the fake documentary with over 20 million total YouTube views, as a book on November 18, 2026.
Discounted combo tickets and a stamp rally for exploring Kyoto in fall launch October 23
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株式会社ネイキッド, in collaboration with 京都市交通局, will sell combo tickets pairing a one-day subway and city bus pass with an autumn art event, and hold a stamp rally, starting October 23, 2026.
Sales begin for ASK original customized model of Lenovo社 workstation ThinkStation P4 equipped with GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
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ASK Corporation has begun selling an ASK original customized model for the digital content production industry, built around a Lenovo社 workstation, the ThinkStation P4, and a graphics card equipped with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti.
Thermaltake社 announces 2 power supply units, including the Dockpower FI series with detachable connectors, and the MAGCurve 360 Ultra ARGB Sync series liquid CPU cooler
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ASK Corporation announced the Dockpower FI series and TOUGHPOWER TF3 1650W TITANIUM power supply units, as well as the MAGCurve 360 Ultra ARGB Sync series liquid CPU cooler, from Thermaltake社.
V Point Marketing and professional basketball club Akita Northern Happinets sign official partnership agreement
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V Point Marketing and Akita Northern Happinets have signed an official partnership agreement. During the 2026-27 season, they will offer limited-edition merchandise exchanges at home games and launch V Kisekae, among other initiatives, aiming to revitalize the region and boost fan engagement.
Apples, aliens, clothespins… Can you say them in French? Puzzle-Based French Vocabulary Learning: Have Fun, Solve Puzzles, and Expand Your Vocabulary goes on sale October 16!!
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Puzzle-Based French Vocabulary Learning: Have Fun, Solve Puzzles, and Expand Your Vocabulary, a puzzle book by Julie Blanchan Fujita, a French illustrator living in Japan, will be released by NHK出版 on October 16.
[Held Oct. 27] Don't rely solely on OTAs! How to maximize inbound customer acquisition and direct booking rates—Practical strategies for Google Maps marketing and personalization
JCB and OLTA have launched a partnership to integrate OLTA's cloud factoring into JCB's Cashmap financial management portal via API. The services are scheduled to be linked by the end of fiscal 2026.
株式会社ファンケル will run a customer appreciation campaign through mail-order sales and directly operated stores starting October 16, 2026. Customers who purchase eligible products will receive a flower-themed planner or calendar. Special prices, bonus points, and other benefits will be offered across cosmetics, health foods, and innerwear and clothing categories.
Fun to make! Fun to display! New 3D stickers made by assembling animal shapes
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株式会社ニトリ began selling its Make-It-Yourself 3D Stickers in early October. The product lets users assemble stickers approximately 5mm thick to create three-dimensional animals. It comes in 4 series with 24 varieties, priced at 499 yen each (tax included).
[Event report] Right-on Caravan expands to more areas: Held at 5 medical and welfare facilities, with events at a total of 13 facilities confirmed by spring 2027—bringing new experiences and connections to local communities
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株式会社ライトオン is advancing its Right-on Caravan initiative, which brings pop-up stores and workshops to medical and welfare facilities. Events have been held at 5 facilities since June 2026, and events at a total of 13 facilities have been confirmed by spring 2027.
Facts
Held at 5 venues by this summer
Events at 13 venues have been confirmed by spring 2027
2025 Yanase Takashi Cultural Award-winning author Chiki Kikuchi takes on a new wordless picture book, “Tsunagaru,” after 13 years; on sale October 17!
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株式会社世界文化社 will release “Tsunagaru,” a new picture book by 2025 Yanase Takashi Cultural Award-winning author Chiki Kikuchi, on October 17. The 80-page wordless picture book is a revised version of a privately published edition from 2013.
Facts
As many as 80 pages
A privately published edition limited to 500 copies
After 13 years
List price: 3,300 yen (tax included)
77 picture books created to date
About 150 carefully selected original illustrations
西武福井店 will begin taking reservations for osechi cuisine on October 21. Its diverse lineup includes products exclusive to Seibu-Sogo and items supervised by Wataru Ikeda.
[Sogo-Seibu] This Year’s Theme Is “Small and Varied”: 2026 Christmas Cakes
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For its 2026 Christmas cake strategy, Sogo-Seibu is using “Small and Varied” as its theme, offering products that can be sampled in small portions, such as frozen cakes, petits gâteaux and assortments, as well as Advent sweets.
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3,888 yen
5,940 yen
5,020 yen
6,891 yen
5,500 yen
7,766 yen
15,001 yen
10,800 yen
3,780 yen
¥4,900
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美ST December 2026 Issue: Aya Ueto on the Cover of the Main and Special Editions! Yoshino Hokuto (THE RAMPAGE) on the Cover of the Extra Edition! Don’t Miss the Luxurious Bonus Items Featuring Full-Size Products!
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株式会社光文社 will release 3 versions of its women’s monthly magazine 美ST December 2026 issue: the main and special editions (cover: Aya Ueto) and the extra edition (cover: Yoshino Hokuto of THE RAMPAGE). The issue features special coverage including luxurious bonus items and the J-BEAUTY Awards, and will be released on October 16.
Tsuruhashi’s Latest Popular Eats and Actor Kosuke Suzuki’s Long-Held Wish! A Visit to a “Best Value” Yakiniku Hotspot… In Osaka Koreatown, Messenger Kuroda Speaks His Mind Without Holding Back! The Secret Words of Wisdom from Toshiyuki Nishida That Struck a Chord with Suzuki
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Messenger Kuroda, Kosuke Suzuki and Goe Asagoe explored Osaka’s Tsuruhashi district. After visiting dessert and coffee shops in Koreatown, they ate at the long-awaited yakiniku hotspot Shinraku-i and discussed memorable quotes from Toshiyuki Nishida and others.
Capsule toy specialty store gashacoco to open Gifu Prefecture’s first location, gashacoco Aqua Walk Ogaki, on Friday, October 23!
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株式会社ハピネット・ベンディングサービス, a subsidiary of 株式会社ハピネット, announced that it will open gashacoco Aqua Walk Ogaki, the capsule toy specialty store gashacoco’s first location in Gifu Prefecture, on October 23, 2026.
To mark the theatrical release of “Avengers: Doomsday,” deluxe Blu-ray and DVD box sets of “Guardians of the Galaxy” and “Doctor Strange” will go on sale on December 16, 2026.
Facts
We will release it on Wednesday, December 16, 2026
“U-NEXT MOBILE” 1st Anniversary Campaign: First Offer Starts October 23, Giving New Subscribers the Equivalent of 6 Months Free
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株式会社U-NEXT will launch the first offer in its “U-NEXT MOBILE” 1st anniversary campaign on October 23. New subscribers will receive 1,800 U-NEXT points, making the service effectively free for 6 months.
Addressing the Teacher Shortage and Working Adults’ Interest in Switching to Teaching! TAC Releases “Taking the Certification Exam from Now: Roadmap,” Visualizing a Study Plan for the Teacher Certification Exam
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TAC株式会社 has released a dedicated webpage, “Taking the Certification Exam from Now: Roadmap,” which visualizes a study plan for the teacher certification exam. The roadmap provides a concrete study schedule and ways to ease the workload, helping working adults and university students respond to the teacher shortage and aim to pass the exam at a manageable pace.
Facts
May 2027
Original1日35分～
Original1日約65分
Original1日90分
30 minutes in the morning
About 260 hours for elementary school
About 160 hours for high school information studies
55.0% Say a Pharmacist’s Experience and Knowledge Affect the Quality of Customer Service and Consultations; About 30% Value Length of Employment and Retention
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A survey by 株式会社NEXER Group and お仕事ラボ found that about 90% of respondents had never consulted a pharmacist. However, 55.0% cited the pharmacist’s own experience and knowledge as factors affecting the quality of service, while only about 30% valued length of employment and retention.
Among workplaces that handle water, 46.0% conduct water quality testing. 66.0% would like to adopt a water testing service that is inexpensive and easy to order online.
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A survey by 株式会社NEXER Group and 株式会社日吉 found that while 46.0% of workplaces that handle water as part of their operations conduct water quality testing, 88.0% recognize its value in terms of reliability and risk reduction. A total of 66.0% would like to adopt an affordable, easy-to-use web-based service.
Facts
88.0% said they believe water quality testing helps build “trust among business partners and customers” and “reduce the risk of food-related accidents and foreign object contamination”
Targeted 50 people who are currently working or have work experience
HARE Daikanyama store opens Friday, October 23! Featuring 3 floors that blend minimalist, refined materials with Japanese design
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HARE, the fashion brand of 株式会社アダストリア, will open its Daikanyama store on October 23, 2026. The store will feature 3 floors blending minimalist design with Japanese elements, and will hold sales of exclusive products and a reception party.
Facts
We will open the Daikanyama store on Friday, October 23, 2026
Operating more than 40 multi-brands
35 locations nationwide
Price: ¥49,500 (tax included)
Price: 12,100 yen (including tax)
Price: 18,920 yen (tax included)
Customers who spend at least 25,000 yen, including tax
Operating about 1,500 stores in Japan and overseas
【Now underway to popular acclaim】A new spot has been added to “MOOMIN × KOBE PORT TOWER”! A special photo spot has opened and is now available in Kobe Motomachi Shopping Street, sponsored by 株式会社デジアラホールディングス
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A special “Moomin” photo spot opened in Kobe Motomachi Shopping Street on October 13, 2026, with sponsorship from 株式会社デジアラホールディングス, as part of the wide-area excursion project “MOOMIN × KOBE PORT TOWER,” co-hosted by 株式会社フェリシモ and 株式会社ライツ・アンド・ブランズ. The spot will be available free of charge through November 16. The overall project runs through November 30, with a total of 22 facilities and businesses participating across the city.
Facts
A total of 22 facilities and businesses are participating
Total attendance reached 648,667
The first time in 31 years since 685,751 in fiscal 1993 (Heisei 5)
302,731 in FY2019 (Heisei 31)
This marked an increase of 210% compared with the previous figure
Total attendance surpassed 1 million on December 4, 2025
Through approximately 300 items, including personal favorites
It marks the 80th anniversary of the publication of the “Moomin” novels
A seminar titled “Fundamentals of Grid-Scale Battery Storage Projects and Key Points on Major Contracts, Negotiations, and Other Matters,” featuring Masafumi Tamagawa of ベーカー&マッケンジー法律事務所（外国法共同事業）, will be held on Wednesday, November 18, 2026!!
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The New Social Systems Research Institute will hold a seminar on November 18, 2026, featuring Masafumi Tamagawa of ベーカー&マッケンジー法律事務所. Topics will include the fundamentals of grid-scale battery storage projects, major contracts and negotiations, and financing arrangements.
One item for both your feet and knees! Launch of a 2-way foot warmer
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サンワサプライ株式会社 has launched the USB-powered foot warmer “400-TOY055W,” which can be used in 2 ways—as a foot warmer or a mini blanket—by opening its zipper.
More than 230,000 copies of the author’s books sold! An expert in behavioral economics shares an “automation method for thriving in the AI era” in The Best Study Method Proven by Behavioral Economics, on sale Friday, October 16, 2026
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株式会社KADOKAWA published The Best Study Method Proven by Behavioral Economics by behavioral economist Namika Sagara on October 16, 2026. The book offers an automation method that does not rely on willpower as a strategy for thriving in the AI era.
Facts
Companies in more than 10 countries worldwide
Became a bestseller with more than 200,000 copies sold