A participating event in the town art festival “かるいざわ ざわざわ 2026” begins October 17
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ホテルインディゴ軽井沢 will host an exhibition of works by 3 artists—寺島徹, 原口知己 and 游心 (YUSHIN)—and workshops starting October 17, 2026, as part of “かるいざわ ざわざわ 2026.”
Facts
Oct. 17, 2026
Nov. 11
3 artists
5,500 yen
Limited to 6 slots per day
A total of 155 rooms
160 million members
More than 7,000 hotels open and operating
Companies mentioned:TC ホテルズ&リゾーツ株式会社、ホテルインディゴ軽井沢、IHGホテルズ&リゾーツ、IHG、InterContinental Hotels Group PLC
アークテリクス is releasing a new model and a reissue to mark the 25th anniversary of its Sidewinder freeride jacket, launched in 2001. It also announced the first-ever event in Japan, “ARC'TERYX ACADEMY.”
Facts
25th anniversary
Launched in 2001
Sales begin Friday, Oct. 9, 2026
Price: 143,000 yen
Weight: 681 g
Price: 165,000 yen
3 days, from Friday, January 29 to Sunday, 31, 2027
Nihon Striker opens its 6th domestic logistics center in Yokohama
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日本ストライカー株式会社 opened the Yokohama Logistics Center in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, on October 19, 2026, as its 6th domestic location. It aims to strengthen its supply chain by shipping large medical equipment, providing after-sales service and expanding its warehouse for emergency response.
Facts
6th location in Japan
Oct. 19, 2026
More than 1,200 tsubo
Across 9 prefectures nationwide
By the end of 2026
Niigata, Saitama, Kagawa and Kagoshima prefectures
ミーナ津田沼 reopens after renovation; “Shin-tsu Cross” opens in 新津田沼
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On October 16, 2026, Keisei Electric Railway held a neighborhood launch ceremony for the area “Shin-tsu Cross,” centered on 3 buildings featuring Aeon Retail and Fast Retailing, to coincide with the reopening of Mina Tsudanuma.
Sansan Sponge launches sales at all 9 Taiwanese stores of 台隆ハンズ! Its “Daruma Sponge,” inspired by a traditional Japanese good-luck charm, is also a big hit
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株式会社ダイニチ・コーポレーション has launched sales of its kitchen product, Sansan Sponge, at all 9 台隆ハンズ stores in Taiwan. A limited-edition package inspired by the Japanese good-luck charm “daruma” is also proving popular.
Facts
All 9 stores
For more than 50 years since its founding in 1973
Ranked No. 1 in the cleaning sponge category for 6 consecutive years
Original2025年3月には楽天市場総合リアルタイムランキング1位を獲得
A compact package just 7 mm thick
The advance-sale stock sold out just 2 weeks after launch
Collaborative diaper development initiative wins the 2026 Good Design Award
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“Life Voice Lab,” a diaper research and development initiative co-created by the development division of 日本製紙クレシア株式会社 and KEY STATION, a day service center with an adjoining café, has won the 2026 Good Design Award.
[Event Report] “SFT Future Conference: Sports International Exchange and Cooperation in Practice and Beyond, Building on the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Games” held!
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The SFT Future Conference, co-hosted by スポーツ・フォー・トゥモロー・コンソーシアム (SFTC) and JICA, was held to discuss practical initiatives and future developments in international sports exchange and cooperation, building on the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Games. With 67 participants, the event featured a keynote speech, panel displays and case studies, reporting on efforts to build a legacy, promote multicultural inclusion and expand access to para sports.
Alterna Trust’s cumulative entrusted amount for digital real estate securities reaches ¥100 billion
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Alterna Trust announced that its cumulative entrusted amount for digital real estate securities reached ¥100 billion as of September 30, 2026. It also ranked No. 1 among trustees by number of domestic offerings, with 8 offerings from January to September 2026, based on an analysis of Progmat’s report.
A taste of the forest in every bite: “BIKKURI LUNCH 2026,” a food-circulation platform rooted in Japanese chestnuts, launches to support growing regions through food and conversation
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一般社団法人和栗協議会 (secretariat: 有限会社春華堂) will hold the first “BIKKURI LUNCH 2026,” a food-circulation platform rooted in Japanese chestnuts, at 東急プラザ原宿 ハラカド on November 16, 2026. The event will connect 21 locations nationwide and online, bringing voices saying “Itadakimasu” together. On November 15, the day before, a talk session for elementary school students moderated by Yumiko Udo will address challenges facing growing regions, including a shortage of people to carry on the work and satoyama conservation.
[Nov. 10 event] “Nagoya Design School vol.13 | Team Building to Create New Value”—a hands-on workshop to deepen self-understanding and apply it to daily work and teams
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“Nagoya Design School vol.13,” hosted by 公益財団法人名古屋産業振興公社国際デザインセンター, will be held on November 10, 2026. Professor Tokio Haruta of 愛知県立芸術大学 will lead a hands-on workshop on team building.
On-demand print service オリジナルプリント.jp, operated by 株式会社イメージ・マジック, began carrying 4 new United Athle products on October 15, 2026: 3 sweatshirt styles and a shirt.
A fantasy world of light and sound across the winter sky: “Sparkling View,” an installation responding to the city’s aspirations, opens Thursday, November 5
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SHIBUYA SKY will hold its special winter-season event “Sparkling View” from November 5 to December 25, 2026. The indoor observation corridor on the 46th floor will feature mirror balloons, large-scale LED visuals, the omnidirectional lighting installation “NEBULA,” and sound design by sound artist evala. On the rooftop, visitors can enjoy a light-up tree and soap-bubble effects. Limited-time menu items and merchandise will also be available.
Facts
Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026
Fri., Dec. 25
550 pieces
Approximately 40 m
80 slides.
300 pieces in total
229 m above Shibuya
Companies mentioned:渋谷スクランブルスクエア株式会社、SHIBUYA SKY、Paradise Lounge、SHIBUYA SKY SOUVENIR SHOP、NTTインターコミュニケーション・センター、ICC、Spotify、Bar Music Shibuya,Tokyo
Tokyo “TOKYO SUTEAM” deep-tech track opens applications for startups to join “Global Deeptech Startup Foundry”
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CIC Catalyst at CIC Japan has opened applications for “Global Deeptech Startup Foundry,” a support program for startups facing challenges in establishing their technology or bringing products to market, as part of the Tokyo “TOKYO SUTEAM” deep-tech track.
Facts
January 2027 (planned)
Through the end of February 2029
Up to 1.5 million yen
Up to ¥500,000
Around 15 companies
Approximately 5–10 companies
Companies mentioned:CIC Japan合同会社、CIC Catalyst、CIC Japan Innovation Services合同会社、弁護士法人内田・鮫島法律事務所、熊坂技術士事務所、QE Compass、WILCO
Iwatani Corporation has released new commercials promoting its long-selling “Smokeless Yakiniku Grill” and “Cassette Gas Stove” on its official YouTube channel.
Real estate crowdfunding “LSEED No. 38” opens to the public on Monday, October 19!
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株式会社ランドネット will open public subscriptions for its real estate crowdfunding offering “LSEED No. 38” on October 19. The offering target is ¥59.13 million, with a minimum investment of ¥10,000. A campaign offering Amazon gift cards will be held for new and returning investors.
Facts
The target amount for this offering is ¥59.13 million
Projected annual yield: 4.0%
Planned operating period: 1 year
Investments start at 10,000 yen
Amazon gift card worth 5,000 yen
We received applications totaling 72.2 million yen
2 projects in Nihonbashi Kabutocho and Kayabacho win the 2026 Good Design Award
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The “Nihonbashi Kabutocho Building Sign Installation Project” and the urban timber building “prewood,” both undertaken by 平和不動産株式会社, have won the 2026 Good Design Award. This marks the company’s 7th consecutive year receiving the award.
泉大津市, in partnership with 大阪文化芸術事業実行委員会, will hold “Izumiotsu ART&LIVE in Seapath Park” at Seapath Park on Nov. 15. The free outdoor event will feature comedy, calligraphy, live music and more to boost the Machinaka Art Festival 2026.
Service information released for calendars made with environmentally friendly paper—available in a wide range of sizes, including desk and wall calendars, business-card size and coaster style
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株式会社高速オフセット has released service information for calendars made with environmentally friendly paper. In addition to desk and wall calendars, it offers a variety of sizes, including business-card size and coaster style, as well as materials such as FSC-certified paper. Orders are available from small to large runs.
Taking Japanese music to the world! Overseas showcase live event “matsuri” makes its Asian debut! To be held at UOB LIVE in Bangkok, Thailand, on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2027
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The MUSIC WAY PROJECT, a co-creation project by 一般社団法人CEIPA and TOYOTA GROUP, announced that it will hold “matsuri ‘27: Japanese Music Experience BANGKOK,” the Asian debut of its overseas showcase “matsuri,” which presents Japanese music culture to the world. The event will take place at UOB LIVE in Bangkok, Thailand, on Feb. 13, 2027. Performers include LiSA, milet and AiNA THE END.
Make everyday meal planning more convenient. Recipe site supervised by Pietro chefs relaunches as “Cooking Magazine by Pietro”
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株式会社ピエトロ has relaunched its recipe site as “Cooking Magazine by Pietro.” The site has enhanced its custom search and reorganized its categories to make chef-supervised recipes and food information easier to find.
株式会社オートバックスセブン and franchisee 株式会社ビッグ will reopen “Super Autobacs Ueda” and the adjoining “Autobacs Cars Ueda” in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, on Oct. 17, 2026. The renovations include an expanded selection of car-washing products and a new hand-washing car wash area. An opening sale is also planned.
Brand communication campaign “Supermarket” to launch on Oct. 19
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株式会社オカムラ will launch “Supermarket,” the 2nd installment of its brand communication campaign themed around the corporate message “Putting people first, creating places,” on Oct. 19. Actress Sakura Ando will appear in the campaign, which will also be promoted through transit advertising on JR東日本 and 東京メトロ and on digital media.
Facts
Launching on Oct. 19
Loved in 41 countries around the world
A best-selling picture book with 1.5 million copies sold
30 years of bringing together what people love! DLsite, a comprehensive download service for nijigen content, is holding its “Genre National Vote” again this year to gather your views
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Ahead of its 30th-anniversary “Founding Festival” in 2026, DLsite, operated by 株式会社エイシス, will begin accepting votes for “DLsite Genre National Vote 2026” on Oct. 16.
[Yokohama Bay Sheraton Hotel] A culinary journey through French cuisine, showcasing techniques honed at a Michelin-starred restaurant in southern France. “European Fair: France,” an à la carte buffet for the festive season from fall to winter
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Compass, the all-day dining restaurant at Yokohama Bay Sheraton Hotel & Towers, will hold “European Fair: France,” an à la carte buffet featuring French cuisine prepared with techniques honed at a Michelin-starred restaurant in Provence, southern France, from Oct. 17, 2026, to Jan. 15, 2027.
MOTTERU launches 3 sizes of semi-solid batteries, from a lightweight model weighing about 106g to a high-capacity model with output of up to 45W
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株式会社MOTTERU will begin selling 3 mobile battery models using highly safe semi-solid-state batteries (5,000mAh, 10,000mAh and 20,000mAh) on Oct. 16. They support output of up to 45W and range from a lightweight model weighing about 106g to a high-capacity model.
We are supporting the “Connecting Neighborhood Favorites—Night Market” event at DaiyaGate Ikebukuro and holding a stargazing event
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株式会社サイトロンジャパン is supporting the “Connecting Neighborhood Favorites—Night Market” event, to be held at DaiyaGate Ikebukuro in Ikebukuro from Oct. 21 to 23, and will host a stargazing event and a Star Lounge.
SHIBUYA109阿倍野店, operated by 株式会社SHIBUYA109エンタテイメント, will celebrate its 15th anniversary with a collaboration campaign with plush toy and goods brand mojojojo. The campaign will feature original visuals, a pop-up store, giveaway gifts, workshops and a social media giveaway promotion.
ソラシドエア and JR九州 team up again this year for “36 Plus 3”!
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株式会社ソラシドエア and JR九州 will offer commemorative gifts for passengers, sell exclusive merchandise and run original tours from 2026年11月1日 through 2027年1月31日. In 2027年2月, they will hold a promotional event at Haneda Direct Produce Hall.
With gratitude for your continued support. A giveaway of Peko-chan planners and a half-price sale on popular cakes! 不二家 116th Anniversary Founding Festival Sale
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株式会社不二家 will mark its 116th anniversary with a giveaway campaign for 2027 Peko-chan planners and a half-price sale on popular cakes. A limited-edition assortment set will also go on sale.
アライズイノベーション and ジャスミンソフト to hold a joint forum exploring the future of digital transformation powered by AI-OCR and low-code
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アライズイノベーション株式会社 and 株式会社ジャスミンソフト will co-host the “AIRead × Wagby Innovation Forum 2026” on 2026年11月12日, presenting digital transformation case studies from the finance and local government sectors using AI-OCR and low-code.
[Nov. 21] Find romance at BOSS E・ZO FUKUOKA! 3rd “MATCH NIGHT” to be held!
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“MATCH NIGHT Fukuoka,” a matchmaking event involving the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks, will be held on 2026年11月21日 at MLB café FUKUOKA inside BOSS E・ZO FUKUOKA. The event will accommodate up to 120 people, and attendees who share a surname with a player from the team will receive a ticket for 20% off food and drinks.
HERALBONY to hold a pop-up at POP UP CIRCUS on the 3rd floor of 阪急うめだ本店 from Oct. 31.
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株式会社ヘラルボニー will hold a pop-up store at POP UP CIRCUS on the 3rd floor of 阪急うめだ本店 from Oct. 31 to Nov. 20, selling its 2026 fall/winter collection and collaborative bags with STATE OF ESCAPE, among other items.
Facts
21 days
Purchases of 33,000 yen or more, including tax
Price: 74,800 yen (tax included)
Price: 71,500 yen (tax included)
Price: 165,000 yen (tax included)
Price: ¥41,800 (tax included)
Price: ¥36,300 (tax included)
Companies mentioned:株式会社ヘラルボニー、HERALBONY、STATE OF ESCAPE、阪急うめだ本店、HERALBONY EUROPE
Korean fragrance brand “Le Fairy(ル・フェアリー)” to hold its first major POPUP STORE since appointing TVXQ as ambassadors, in Omotesando, Tokyo, for a limited time starting Tuesday, Nov. 17
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Korean fragrance brand “Le Fairy,” for which AnyMind Group serves as the exclusive distributor in Japan, will hold its first major POPUP STORE with its Japan brand ambassadors, TVXQ, for a limited time starting 2026年11月17日 at Rand 表参道 in Omotesando, Tokyo.
An online relocation consultation event, “Eastern Shizuoka Region DAY,” with 御殿場市 and 小山町 in eastern 静岡県 will be held on 2026年11月8日. Advance reservations are required, and applications can be made through 静岡県移住相談センター.
LIFULL and Hokkaido's Otofuke Town sign comprehensive partnership agreement on regional revitalization
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株式会社LIFULL and Hokkaido's Otofuke Town signed a comprehensive partnership agreement on regional revitalization on 2026年10月15日, covering such areas as promoting relocation and settlement and making use of vacant houses. LIFULL also donated 10 instant rooms manufactured by LIFULL ArchiTech, a member of the LIFULL Group.
FDA special fuel surcharge for tickets issued in November 2026
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株式会社フジドリームエアラインズ has set the special fuel surcharge applicable to tickets issued in November 2026. The amount reflects changes in Singapore kerosene prices and exchange rates, as well as the effects of government subsidies under its emergency price fluctuation mitigation measures.
西武園ゆうえんち will hold “Ultraman Week” to mark the 60th anniversary of the Ultraman series. During the event, “Ultraman the Ride” will be screened all day, and limited-edition 1-Day Leisure Tickets and novelty items will be sold.
埼玉県 and (公財)埼玉県下水道公社 will hold the 3rd Saitama Design Manhole Popularity Contest, featuring general and character categories, from Reiwa 8年10月23日 to December 4. 100 voters will be selected by lottery to receive an original tote bag, and the results will be announced in December.
[First location in Nakagawa Ward, Nagoya] Self-service cafe 「セルフカフェ」 Takabata opens; use has grown since opening, making it a local “second desk.” A 5-minute walk from Takabata and Hatta stations on the Higashiyama Subway Line; open 6:00–24:00 year-round
「クラブツーリズム合唱団」 tour: Sing 「Missa solemnis」 at St. Stephen's Cathedral in the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Historic Centre of Vienna
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Club Tourism will offer a tour to sing 「Missa solemnis」 at St. Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna, Austria, in 2027, the 200th anniversary of Beethoven's death.
Overview of 「Shinjuku Minami Lumi」 2026–2027, an illumination event organized by Odakyu Electric Railway, JR East, Takashimaya and Daiwa Securities. It will be held at 6 venues in the Shinjuku South Exit area from November 11, 2026, to February 14, 2027, featuring about 275,000 LED lights and a digital stamp rally.
[A souvenir or keepsake from your Hawaii trip♪] New delicate ribbon anklet 「Hana hou~Rebirth~」 from 「マルラニハワイ」, a Hawaii-based power stone specialty store, now available at its Honolulu flagship store!
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「マルラニハワイ」, a Hawaii-based power stone specialty store, has launched 「Hana hou~Rebirth~」, an anklet combining natural stones with a ribbon motif. Price: $80 (before tax).
[First edition] 「New Business WEEK [Osaka]」, supporting companies building a “second founding” on their existing businesses, November 18 (Wed.)–20 (Fri.)
Starting October 19, 「Connect」 is bringing you the Autumn Connect Festival! Everyone whose email is read on the show each day will receive a program-branded QUO card!
Miyako Hotel Yokkaichi will sell a limited-edition afternoon tea called 「Yokkaichi」, inspired by the local area, to mark the 35th anniversary of its relocation and reopening on November 3, 2026.
【リーガロイヤルホテル広島】Savor the close of the year and celebrate the new year. Information on special 3-day New Year events at the hotel
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リーガロイヤルホテル広島 will hold New Year events from Dec. 31, 2026, through Jan. 2, 2027, including year-end soba noodles, a special New Year's Day osechi breakfast, and koto and shamisen performances.
【グランドプリンスホテル広島】Christmas cakes to bring festive cheer to the season
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グランドプリンスホテル広島 will sell Christmas cakes at Lounge Molokini from Dec. 20 to 25, 2026. The lineup includes 4 varieties: “Chantilly Fraise Noel,” “Buche de Noel,” “Mini Chantilly Noel,” and a “Christmas Bread BOX,” featuring classic cakes made with Hokkaido fresh cream and an assortment of stollen, among other items.
Hotels operated by 東急ホテル nationwide take action using green, the symbol color, for World Cerebral Palsy Day
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東急ホテルズ&リゾーツ carried out awareness-raising activities, including lighting and decorations in green, the symbol color, at hotels nationwide and its head office in conjunction with World Cerebral Palsy Day on Oct. 6, 2026.
Facts
October 6, 2026
Every year on Oct. 6
Feb. 2027
Companies mentioned:東急ホテルズ&リゾーツ株式会社、セルリアンタワー東急ホテル、札幌エクセルホテル東急、札幌東急REIホテル、SAPPORO STREAM HOTEL、渋谷エクセルホテル東急、渋谷東急REIホテル、富山エクセルホテル東急、金沢東急ホテル、長野東急REIホテル、富士山三島東急ホテル、伊豆今井浜東急ホテル、名古屋東急ホテル、京都東急ホテル、博多エクセルホテル東急、ザ・キャピトルホテル 東急、東急ホテル、東急リゾートホテル、エクセルホテル東急、東急 REI ホテル、DISTINCTIVE SELECTION、東急バケーションズ、東京麹町東急REIホテル
A seminar titled “The Front Lines of the Low-Voltage Battery Business,” featuring (株)AnPrenergy President and CEO 村谷 敬 and PandaPower(株) President and CEO 中島 篤志, will be held on Friday, Nov. 20, 2026!!
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株式会社新社会システム総合研究所 will hold a seminar titled “The Front Lines of the Low-Voltage Battery Business” on Nov. 20, 2026, featuring 村谷敬, president and CEO of (株)AnPrenergy, and 中島篤志, president and CEO of PandaPower(株). Topics will include monetization in the balancing and capacity markets and ways to overcome degradation using flywheel batteries.
“Shift Techo byGMO” launches a 3-minute checkup of work options after removal of the “¥1.06 million income threshold”; “Dependent and Income Threshold Checkup” updated for the October 2026 policy change
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GMOタウンWiFi updated the free “Dependent and Income Threshold Checkup” feature in its shift management app “シフト手帳 byGMO” to reflect the October 2026 expansion of social insurance coverage (removal of the ¥1.06 million threshold). Cumulative users total approximately 1.48万人.
Facts
The ¥1.06 million income threshold
Effective Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
Check in approximately 3 minutes
Cumulative total: 14,811 people
As of Sept. 2026
Monthly wages of ¥88,000 or more
Companies with 51 or more employees
Scheduled working hours of 20 hours or more per week
“CAPCOM AUTUMN SALE” now on! “Street Fighter 6” and other popular fighting games on sale at digital stores!
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カプコン is holding the “CAPCOM AUTUMN SALE.” “Street Fighter 6,” popular fighting games, and new Resident Evil titles for Nintendo Switch 2 are on sale at digital stores.
パナソニック コネクト will exhibit a facial recognition ticket gate it jointly developed with JR東日本 and JR East Mechatronics at the Railway Museum’s “Future Station” exhibition room starting October 21, 2026. The gate was tested at Nagaoka Station on the Joetsu Shinkansen, and the public exhibition will offer visitors a glimpse of future ticket gate experiences.
Facts
On display starting October 21, 2026
A trial conducted at Nagaoka Station on the Joetsu Shinkansen from November 2025 to March 2026
Feel the connections of life through art. Yu Itokawa’s painting exhibition “EMERGE” opens at Hollywood Gallery on Wednesday, October 21
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ハリウッド株式会社 will hold artist Yu Itokawa’s painting exhibition “EMERGE” at HOLLYWOOD GALLERY in Roppongi Hills starting October 21, 2026. With “freedom and childlike wonder” as its theme, the exhibition will feature and offer for sale 34 acrylic paintings depicting plants and animals, as well as special works on the theme of coral reefs.
People selling “AI search optimization” are selling “shelves.” PR creates AI “memories” — Free seminar on 10/30
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株式会社トドオナダ will hold a free online seminar on October 30 about PR strategies in the age of AI. The seminar will explain the importance of “LLMO strategies,” based on how LLMs remember information, and introduce its own tools, Qlipper and Diggy Diggy.
Denny’s “Split? Parfait,” whose PR and social media strategy was supported by シーザスターズ, wins silver in the PR category at the “2026 66th ACC TOKYO CREATIVITY AWARDS”
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Denny’s “Split? Parfait,” whose PR and social media strategy was supported by 株式会社シーザスターズ, won silver in the PR category at the “2026 66th ACC TOKYO CREATIVITY AWARDS.” The product was developed to reduce food waste and is available at 90 locations nationwide, achieving a high clean-plate rate and extensive media coverage.
Facts
90 locations nationwide
54% have ordered food or dessert for the purpose of taking photos
Clean-plate rate: 96.3%
People who said their awareness of food waste had changed: 64.8%
At least 273 media mentions in Japan and overseas
Featured for a cumulative total of approximately 23 minutes
Total views of social media-related posts: more than 15.5 million
Enjoy gourmet food, music and hands-on events at Yokohama Station’s North-West Exit! “SMILE GARDEN 2026” to be held Sunday, October 25
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学校法人岩崎学園 will hold “SMILE GARDEN 2026” at Yokohama Station’s North-West Exit on October 25, 2026. Held alongside the school festival “IwaFes 2026” that day, this free event aims to foster community interaction through food, music and hands-on events.
“Women in Agriculture and Livestock: Future Festival 2026,” where women working in agriculture and livestock take a day away from the workplace to meet, to be held November 26 (Thursday) at the Dawn Center in Osaka
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The Women in Agriculture and Livestock: Future Festival Organizing Committee will hold “Women in Agriculture and Livestock: Future Festival 2026” on November 26 at the Dawn Center in Osaka. With a capacity of 100 people, the program will support women’s career development and networking in agriculture and livestock through case study presentations and skills exchanges.
【ザ・リッツ・カールトン・レジデンス ワイキキビーチ】A legendary Parisian patisserie makes its Hawaii debut during the holiday season
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ザ・リッツ・カールトン・レジデンス ワイキキビーチ has partnered with the Parisian patisserie ラデュレ to mark its 10th anniversary, bringing pop-ups and exclusive experiences to Hawaii for the first time during the 2026 holiday season.
【Public lecture open to residents, held 11/15】Know yourself and live as your authentic self — Adult developmental disabilities and connections among people with lived experience
Co-op spy deduction game WAZATO set for release on Steam Oct. 30. 20% off at 792 yen for 1 week after launch
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ニチコマ合同会社 announced that its 4-player online party game WAZATO will launch on Steam on Oct. 30, 2026. Against the regular price of 990 yen, it will be available for 792 yen, 20% off, for 1 week after launch.
Regarding the conclusion of a comprehensive partnership agreement between 西日本鉄道株式会社, 株式会社ニモカ and 三井住友カード株式会社
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西日本鉄道株式会社, 株式会社ニモカ and 三井住友カード株式会社 have signed a comprehensive partnership agreement. They will introduce credit card payments for bus rides using “stera transit” on approximately 1,300 buses in the Fukuoka metropolitan area by FY2028, and will launch the new “nimocle Card” and a nimoca app recharge service in November 2026.
Facts
As of October 16, 2026
161 vehicles already equipped
Targeting fiscal 2028
Approximately 1,300 vehicles in the Fukuoka metropolitan area
Starting November 16, 2026
1 V Point for every 200 yen (tax included)
Annual spending of 500,000 yen (tax included) or more
Earn up to 6,000 V Points
Receive up to 12,000 yen worth of rewards, with no one missing out
[Kego, Fukuoka] CAITAC SQUARE GARDEN is packed with autumn events!!
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A variety of autumn events themed around sports, food, local culture, pets and dance will be held at the commercial complex “CAITAC SQUARE GARDEN” in Kego, Fukuoka, from Oct. 24 to Nov. 22, 2026.
Facts
From Saturday, Oct. 24 to Sunday, Nov. 22, 2026
Participation fee: 1,100 yen (tax included)
Capacity: 100 people per day
“Wild boar hot pot,” limited to 100 servings per day, will also be served free of charge
Companies mentioned:株式会社 カイタックホールディングス、岡垣町観光協会、TOMIZAWA COOKING WORK SHOP、ぶどうの樹
工房Smith札幌本店, operated by 株式会社一宝, has released its visitor data for September 2026, showing that over 60% of visitors of both genders were 30 or younger. “Semi-custom and custom-made options” ranked first among reasons for visiting, surpassing word of mouth.
Facts
Over 60% of visitors of both genders are 30 or younger
1st: Semi-custom and custom-made options, 24.1%
2nd: Positive word of mouth and reputation, 20.3%
More than 3,000 Google reviews across 工房Smith札幌’s 2 stores※
[Kawaguchi City only] November-only campaign | Collecting desks, office chairs and partitions left over after rethinking your work-from-home setup | Unwanted item collection by まるっと本舗
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まるっと本舗, an unwanted item collection service operated by SYSTR株式会社, is running a campaign in Kawaguchi City only during November 2026 to collect work-from-home furniture, offering a discount of up to 1,000 yen on flat-rate packages.
[西鎌倉レ・シュー] 3rd anniversary of its renovation! New arrivals: “Miyabi,” a Japanese-modern petit gâteau, and “Nishikama Pudding Tart”
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The Nishikamakura pastry shop 西鎌倉レ・シュー will mark the 3rd anniversary of its renovation on Nov. 10, 2026, and will hold an event to launch the new products “Miyabi” and “Nishikama Pudding Tart” for a limited time.
From ONE PIECE, “Monkey D. Luffy” and “Nami” from the Elbaph arc are now available as collectible figures that can be displayed in their blister packaging. Preorders are open at あみあみ.
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あみあみ is accepting preorders for finished Luffy and Nami figures from WALLSTAR ONE PIECE by メガハウス.
Break free from wedding compromises. A comprehensive video revealing all the “options and truths” of photo weddings for brides-to-be who don’t want regrets will be released on YouTube starting in October!
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有限会社三景スタジオ will release a comprehensive video on YouTube starting in October, explaining the options and realities of photo weddings for brides-to-be.
コスモスイニシア to strengthen next-generation support through sports under its “Next Generation Challenge” initiative starting in FY2026 (news release)
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コスモスイニシア, part of 大和ハウスグループ, is shifting to a policy of setting priority themes in 3-year periods starting in FY2026. From FY2026 to FY2028, it will focus on “creating opportunities for the next generation to gain experiences through sports.” Initiatives include holding the flag football tournament “Cosmos Initia Cup” and the baseball tournament “Cosmos Initia Jr. Cup,” supporting the U-12 Soccer World Challenge and baseball in Africa, and participating in an U18 American football club.
Swedish outdoor brand Haglöfs to open a limited-time outlet store at 三井アウトレットパーク 幕張 from Wednesday, Oct. 28
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Swedish outdoor brand Haglöfs, operated by RCTジャパン, will open a limited-time outlet store at 三井アウトレットパーク 幕張 starting Oct. 28, 2026. The store will operate for approximately 4 months and will also give a bandana to customers who spend at least 10,000 yen.
Online seminar on Oct. 27 to provide an in-depth look at international logistics AI/DX, shipping market conditions and legal reforms
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株式会社Shippio will hold an online presummit event on Oct. 27, 2026, ahead of the logistics conference “Logistics DX SUMMIT 2026,” scheduled for Nov. 9, 2026. Gentarō Hara of NYK Line and Akiyoshi Kawashima of Shippio will explain shipping market conditions, while 3 companies—Sojitz Tech-Innovation, Google Cloud Japan and Sansan—will present initiatives in trade and logistics DX during sponsored sessions.
68% of U.S. sports fans would “spend more on platforms that understand their preferences”
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WSC Sports released a survey report based on 350 U.S. sports fans, finding that 68% said they would spend more depending on how well a platform understood their preferences. The report also showed that personalized content and improved experiences through AI contribute to purchasing behavior and engagement.