宝塚イングリッシュアカデミー, a leanly run school, adopts the school management system “スコラプラス”
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宝塚イングリッシュアカデミー, an English school in Takarazuka, Hyogo Prefecture, has adopted “スコラプラス,” a school management system operated by VISH株式会社. The system automates manual work involved in handling absence and make-up lesson requests and monthly tuition billing as student numbers grow, improving operational efficiency and reducing mental strain.
Conversations while out and TV at home. The “Kikoe Set,” offering ¥5,000 off when purchasing “Mirai Speaker Ear” and “Mirai Speaker Mini” together, is now available
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株式会社ミライスピーカー has begun selling the “Kikoe Set,” a discounted bundle combining “Mirai Speaker Ear” for use outside the home and “Mirai Speaker Mini,” a TV speaker for home use. It is available for ¥54,400 (tax included), a ¥5,000 discount off the combined regular price of ¥59,400.
“SmaSlo Shin Onimusha 3” app set for October 20 release on GreePachi
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コムシード株式会社 has announced that Android and iOS apps for LeoStar’s popular game “SmaSlo Shin Onimusha 3” will be released on October 20, 2026, for the social game “GreePachi.”
Special exhibition “Long Autumn Nights: Light and a Place for Things”—an exhibition space featuring furniture by “Tesera,” lighting by “Ambientec,” and antiques selected by “白日”
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株式会社Tesera will hold the special exhibition “Long Autumn Nights: Light and a Place for Things” at Tesera Tokyo in Jimbocho, Tokyo, from October 22 to November 6, 2026. The exhibition brings together modular furniture by “Tesera,” portable lighting by “Ambientec,” and antiques selected by the vintage goods shop “白日.”
Facts
From October 22 (Thursday) through November 6 (Friday), 2026
株式会社Live2D releases brand commercial depicting “the inspiration of creators”
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To mark its 20th anniversary, 株式会社Live2D has released a brand commercial, “The Inspiration of Bringing Illustrations to Life,” depicting the inspiration of creators. As part of the “Shape the Future” project, it will begin streaming on Netflix, TVer, ABEMA, YouTube and other platforms on Oct. 16, 2026.
Easily submit logos and company seals online, starting from 1 item! オリジナルプリント.jp launches “Acrylic-Base Address Stamps”
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オリジナルプリント.jp, the on-demand printing service operated by 株式会社イメージ・マジック, launched acrylic-base address stamps on Oct. 15, 2026. The stamps have handles for easy positioning and use durable rubber. They can be ordered in quantities starting from 1 item using the online design tool.
The 4th installment in the “Touhou Project” Mikaeri Bijin series! Japanese-style original goods featuring newly drawn illustrations now on sale!
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株式会社トキオ・ゲッツ is launching Japanese-style goods including can badges, acrylic stands, bromides and charms featuring newly drawn illustrations of the Komeiji sisters. The goods are the 4th installment in the “Touhou Project” Mikaeri Bijin series from the “キャラディショナルトイ” brand. Advance sales run from Oct. 16 to Nov. 6, 2026.
<“Editorial Board” connecting 750,000 writers and companies to be published as a book> indent and 大洋図書 to launch advance distribution on ピッコマ of “For Some Reason, I’m Doted on Overprotectively by the Knight Commander Cursed to Become Aroused Unless He Gets a Good-Morning Kiss Every Day”
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株式会社indent announced that it will begin advance distribution on ピッコマ on Oct. 16, 2026, in collaboration with 大洋図書, of “For Some Reason, I’m Doted on Overprotectively by the Knight Commander Cursed to Become Aroused Unless He Gets a Good-Morning Kiss Every Day,” a book adaptation of a work posted on its creative platform “Nola.”
Facts
More than 750,000 creators
Original works numbering more than 3 million at most
From Friday, October 16, 2026
Price: ¥1,500 (excluding tax)
A source-material base of more than 3.5 million works
スタイルブレッド launches 3 new autumn danishes in its official online store
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株式会社スタイルブレッド will launch 3 new autumn danishes in its official online store on Oct. 16, 2026, and run a campaign offering 5 times the usual points on purchases of eligible products.
Facts
Price: 380 yen (tax included)
Price: 302 yen (tax included)
5 times the usual amount
Approximately 5,000 hotels and restaurants nationwide
Beer dispensing system TapToYou wins the “Good Design Award 2026”
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TapToYou, a beer dispensing system developed by 株式会社IC, has won the Good Design Award 2026. Precise measurement in 1 ml increments and self-service combine to improve the customer experience and the efficiency of store operations.
【とちぎコープ】Signs comprehensive partnership agreement with 壬生町社会福祉協議会 on Oct. 13
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とちぎコープ生活協同組合 signed a comprehensive partnership agreement with 壬生町社会福祉協議会 on Oct. 13, 2026. This is the first agreement between とちぎコープ and a social welfare council, and the partners will strengthen cooperation in 5 areas, including community welfare and disaster preparedness.
An anxiety prevention education program based on cognitive behavioral therapy is now available as a workbook!
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合同出版株式会社 will release a workbook and practical guide for “The Hero’s Journey,” an anxiety prevention education program based on cognitive behavioral therapy, on Oct. 16, 2026.
Announcement of navy partnership agreement with 株式会社やまたけ
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浦安D-Rocks has signed a navy partnership agreement with 株式会社やまたけ, and will work to maximize the value of rugby and revitalize the local community. The team aims to reach the Division 1 playoffs and final in NTTジャパンラグビー リーグワン2026-27, which begins in December 2026.
SUPER FORMULA to participate in career event for students, “Motorsports Jobs EXPO 2026”
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株式会社日本レースプロモーション (JRP) will participate in and support “Motorsports Jobs EXPO 2026,” a career event for students to be held at 富士スピードウェイ on Nov. 14, 2026. JRP staff will speak at the event and share what makes working in SUPER FORMULA operations appealing.
Facts
Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026
72 students participated
About 19 companies and organizations are expected to participate
AI automates call surges during large-scale events! Chosei Village, Chiba Prefecture, adopts “AI Telephone Support Sakura-san”
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“AI Telephone Support Sakura-san,” an AI call-handling service provided by 株式会社ティファナ・ドットコム, was introduced in Chosei Village, Chiba Prefecture, on Oct. 15, 2026, to automate responses to inquiries during large-scale events.
Facts
Available from October 15, 2026 (Thu.)
The “050 number” will be used as the information hotline
Since its establishment in 2000
“AI Sakura-san” launched in October 2016
Joined the HEROZ株式会社 group in March 2024 (listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange)
Details announced for the “The Happy Kanako’s Killer Life” POP-UP STORE! Costumes worn by the drama cast to be displayed!
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株式会社TOブックス will hold a “The Happy Kanako’s Killer Life” POP-UP STORE at its Shibuya Sakura Stage store from Oct. 30, 2026, featuring costumes worn by the drama cast and sales of original merchandise.
The series has surpassed 350,000 copies in print at lightning speed!! A fair for “The Village Girl Stalked by the Strongest Hero Who Saved the World” × アニメイト! Get an exclusive illustrated card!
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株式会社TOブックス is holding a fair at アニメイト for “The Story of a Village Girl Stalked by the Strongest Hero Who Saved the World.” Customers who purchase eligible books will receive an exclusive illustration card, and gift wrapping will also be available at some stores. The series has surpassed 350,000 copies in cumulative circulation.
Fashion brand ANAYI will unveil “OUTER COLLECTION 2026,” featuring model Seika Furuhata, on Oct. 16, 2026. The collection showcases outerwear made from materials such as wool and cashmere.
SQUEEZE to open “Minn 両国” in December 2026 under comprehensive business partnership with RS Investment Management
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株式会社SQUEEZE will open the apartment hotel “Minn 両国” in Sumida Ward, Tokyo, in December 2026 under a comprehensive business partnership with RS Investment Management.
The first online lottery for the TV anime “サンダー3” arrives on “くじプラ”! Exclusive original merchandise featuring scenes from the series, including “スモール3” and “Rebellion,” is up for grabs!
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株式会社Creative Plus will begin selling an online lottery featuring original merchandise from the TV anime “サンダー3” on Oct. 16, 2026, via “くじプラ,” a platform provided by 株式会社VOLZ.
ママタルト and Ryoga Funatsu (超特急) take on an unusual battle where losing means winning! A battle of wits that turns Othello conventions upside down! Special program “A Turbulent Board: Losing Is Winning! The Celebrity World’s Losing Othello King Championship” to air Saturday, Oct. 24, at 21:00!
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TOKYO MX will air the special program “A Turbulent Board: Losing Is Winning! The Celebrity World’s Losing Othello King Championship” at 21:00 on Oct. 24, 2026. 6 celebrities will compete under the reversed rule that the player with fewer pieces wins.
NFT game “EGGRYPTO” celebrates its 6.5th anniversary! Anniversary campaign features generous login bonuses, including a free 100-pull gacha!
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A 6.5th-anniversary campaign is underway for the NFT game “EGGRYPTO,” jointly developed by 株式会社GameWith and 株式会社Kyuzan. The campaign includes a free 100-pull gacha and the addition of evolutions for new monsters.
A collaboration campaign for the TV anime “薬屋のひとりごと” is underway at マツキヨココカラ!
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株式会社AppBrew will run a collaboration campaign between マツキヨココカラ and the TV anime “薬屋のひとりごと” from Oct. 16 through Nov. 15, 2026. The campaign includes a lottery for room shoes through a quiz entry in the LIPS app, as well as purchase bonuses at select stores.
【Featuring models with fire-resistant quasi-solid-state batteries!】オウルテック power banks at special prices during the Amazon Prime Appreciation Festival!
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株式会社オウルテック will offer 5 power bank products featuring quasi-solid-state batteries at special prices in conjunction with the Amazon Prime Appreciation Festival.
Facts
4 power bank products featuring quasi-solid-state batteries
【2026 Survey on Attitudes Toward Non-Regular Employment】“Trying it changed my mind.” 76% of people with resort job experience have “no reservations” about working outside regular employment. What’s more, 78% of those who initially viewed non-regular employment negatively now have a more positive impression.
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According to 株式会社ダイブ’s 2026 survey on attitudes toward non-regular employment, 65% of people with resort job experience said their impression of non-regular employment had improved. The impression improved for 78% of those who had viewed it negatively, and 76% said they had no reservations about working outside regular employment.
Facts
65% said their experience with resort work improved their impression of non-regular employment
Survey of 801 men and women nationwide who have worked or are currently working in resort jobs
Wanting to work at a time that suits them... an average of 7.57 million people in 2025
An increase of 1 million people in 4 years since 2021
Creates 14,555 tourism jobs annually
More than 5,900 tourist facilities cumulatively across all 47 prefectures
加古川市 photo studio “Studio Cloche” to hold a Halloween photo event! Special photo experience with an elaborate set on Oct. 17, 24 and 31
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“Studio Cloche,” a photo studio in 加古川市 operated by 株式会社ベルコ, will hold Halloween photo sessions on Oct. 17, 24 and 31, 2026. The participation fee is 3,300 yen, and the event is free for customers who sign up for a Shichi-Go-San plan.
エスプールブルードットグリーン announced that it had surpassed 1,200 cumulative cases of support for responding to CDP questionnaires. To prepare for the 2027 response period starting earlier, it aims to reduce workloads by providing hands-on support from a specialist team.
Popular BEAMS BOY items become miniature collectibles in Licca-chan size! The “〈BEAMS BOY〉Miniature Collection -Licca-chan Collaboration-” is scheduled for release in December 2026.
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Takara Tomy Arts plans to release the capsule toy “〈BEAMS BOY〉Miniature Collection -Licca-chan Collaboration-” in December 2026, featuring popular BEAMS BOY items as miniatures sized for Licca-chan.
Facts
Original1回400円（税込）
BEAMS celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2026
5 types in total
Miniatures measuring approximately 40 mm in height
Product size: approximately 32–49 mm tall
Recommended age: 6 and up
Operates approximately 170 stores in Japan and across Asia
Official credit card for “Ghost in the Shell THE GHOST IN THE SHELL,” which has passionate fans around the world, now available
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ナッジ株式会社, in partnership with Kodansha, will begin offering the official credit card “Ghost in the Shell TGITS Card” for the anime “Ghost in the Shell THE GHOST IN THE SHELL” on October 16, 2026.
New original illustrated merchandise themed around “GIRLS STYLE LOOKBOOK” from the TV anime “Witch Watch” will go on sale at the Anique Shop from Friday, October 23!
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Anique株式会社 will offer preorders at the “Anique Shop” from October 23 for new original illustrated merchandise themed around “GIRLS STYLE LOOKBOOK” from the TV anime “Witch Watch.”
Anique株式会社 to exhibit at アニメイトガールズフェスティバル 2026, Japan’s largest-scale event for fans of female-oriented content! The booth will feature 8 titles and sell original merchandise!
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Anique株式会社 will exhibit at アニメイトガールズフェスティバル 2026, taking place at 池袋サンシャインシティ on November 7 and 8, 2026. The company will sell products from all 8 titles it licenses, along with its original KINOKOS plush-figure series.
New apparel under official license from Indian, America’s oldest motorcycle brand! Sweatshirts and hoodies featuring distinctive vintage-style finishes are now available.
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株式会社イーカムグループ launched new apparel under official license from Indian, America’s oldest motorcycle brand, including pigment-dyed sweatshirts and hoodies, in early September.
株式会社TOAI, operator of the karaoke chain ジャンカラ, will hold a one-night-only special event at 2 venues in Kyoto on October 31, 2026, featuring former professional baseball player Yamato as a guest.
Facts
Operates 211 locations nationwide
Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026
BAL UTAO ticket: ¥7,000
OM ticket: ¥2,000
All-you-can-drink plan: ¥4,000
Born on November 5, 1987
Selected in the 4th round of the high school draft in 2005
Won the Golden Glove Award in 2014
Exercised his free-agent rights in 2018
Departed after the 2024 season
Played in 1,524 NPB games
Original設立：昭和61年6月17日
Companies mentioned：株式会社TOAI、ジャンカラ、阪神タイガース、横浜DeNAベイスターズ、YAMATY、ROKU ROKU STAR、BAL UTAO Night Out 木屋町店、ENTERTAINMENT HUB KYOTO、OM ART×MUSIC、樟南高校、UTAO、HELP！、PORT、湯快のゆ、Le NAPOLI、スマートボックス、ジャンオク
ZEROTOKYO’s signature event GOLD DISC to be held for the first time as a DAY & NIGHT event! First lineup eagerly awaited by fans unveiled!
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ZEROTOKYO’s signature event “GOLD DISC” will be held for the first time as a DAY & NIGHT event on November 21, 2026. The DAY program will take place at venues including Zepp Shinjuku, while the NIGHT program will be held at ZEROTOKYO. A host of artists, including IA, KASURIKA, KMNZ and TeddyLoid, will perform.
Collaboration event between the hugely popular manga “HELLSING,” originally created by Kouta Hirano, and 東急歌舞伎町タワー announced!
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A collaboration event with “HELLSING,” the manga originally created by Kouta Hirano, will be held from November 13, 2026, at 東急歌舞伎町タワー, operated by 株式会社TSTエンタテイメント. Merchandise sales, film screenings and food and beverage offerings are planned.
Regarding the acquisition of all shares in 有限会社エムブレイン (Representative Director: Masaomi Tanaka; head office: Matsusaka, Mie Prefecture) and its conversion into a wholly owned subsidiary
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Marketing Association has acquired all shares in 有限会社エムブレイン, making it a wholly owned subsidiary. エムブレイン plans to increase its capital and incorporate in 2026.
姫路市 to hold signing ceremony for disaster-time medical relief agreements with 姫路市医師会, 姫路市歯科医師会 and 姫路薬剤師会
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On September 29, 令和8年, 姫路市 signed an agreement on disaster-time medical relief activities with 姫路市医師会, 姫路市歯科医師会 and 姫路薬剤師会. The 3 medical associations—physicians, dentists and pharmacists—signed the agreement simultaneously. It sets out their respective professional roles, from triage and treatment at relief stations to oral care and the supply of medicines, and establishes a framework for cooperation during normal times.
Facts
The Three Associations of Physicians, Dentists and Pharmacists
Opening in January 2027 at Fukuoka City Science Museum! “Licca-chan ON/OFF Exhibition”
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The “Licca-chan ON/OFF Exhibition” will be held at Fukuoka City Science Museum from January 16 to March 14, 2027, with admission prices and details of original merchandise sales announced.
Facts
Saturday, January 16, 2027
March 14 (Sun)
General admission (high school students and older): 2,000 yen
Elementary and junior high school students: ¥1,500
The latest installment in the series, which has surpassed 1.5 million copies sold, is set in “Korea”! “Everybody’s Air-Reading World: Korea Ver.” will appear at Steam Next Fest and offer a limited-time demo
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グラビティゲームアライズ株式会社 announced that “Everybody’s Air-Reading World: Korea Ver.,” which has surpassed 1.5 million copies sold across the series, will appear at Steam Next Fest and offer a limited-time demo.
Facts
Surpassed 1.5 million copies sold across the series
October 20, 2026, 2:00–October 27, 2:00 (Tuesday, Japan time)
The demo lets players try 20 questions
Companies mentioned：グラビティゲームアライズ株式会社、株式会社ジー・モード、Valve Corporation、Apple Inc.、Google LLC、ONE STORE Corp.、Smilegate社
Wear Shinjuku’s dungeon and show off your favorite. Preorders for original merchandise for “VketReal 2026 Winter” begin October 16 at 18:00
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株式会社HIKKY will begin advance sales of official merchandise for “VketReal 2026 Winter,” taking place in Shinjuku in December, through the Virtual Market official BOOTH from October 16 at 18:00. Along with T-shirts and stickers, a plan is also available to display a life-size panel featuring the purchaser’s avatar at a HUB location.
Facts
From October 16 (Friday) at 18:00
Original12月19日（土）・20日（日）
More than 10 types available
9 popular avatars
Set A: 800 yen
Sets B and C: 1,600 yen each
Sets A, B and C: 1,200 yen each
500 yen
Life-size panel installation at Shinjuku HUB: 30,000 yen
Life-size panel installation at an autumn HUB location: 27,000 yen
楽待株式会社 released the results of its investment property market survey for July–September 2026. The average price of condominium units set a new record high of 30.33 million yen, while prices for apartment buildings and condominium buildings fell and gross yields rose across all property types.
アキッパ to operate official parking for “Kishidan Expo 2026 ~Boso Bakoon Resort~”.
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akippa株式会社 will accept reservations for official parking for “Kishidan Expo 2026,” which will be held at Makuhari Messe in November 2026, for the 3rd consecutive year.
【Expanding nationwide at a rapid pace!】Sales network grows for the license-free four-wheel electric vehicle “Blaze e-Cargo”; enhanced support provides peace of mind after purchase
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株式会社ブレイズ is expanding its nationwide sales network for the license-free four-wheel electric vehicle “Blaze e-Cargo” and strengthening its post-purchase support.
★Event news★ Another “XYZ” rendezvous this year! “City Hunter” POP UP STORE to open in dazzling style in Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture, from October 30 ■CITY HUNTER
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株式会社CRAZY BUMP will hold a “City Hunter” POP UP STORE at アピタ福井大和田店 in Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture, starting October 30, 2026.
ITOKI establishes a new Shanghai base to expand its China business, shifting from furniture manufacturing and sales to high-value-added workplace design
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株式会社イトーキ has opened a new base, “ITOKI DESIGN HOUSE SHANGHAI,” in Shanghai, China, and aims to shift from furniture manufacturing and sales to a high-value-added workplace design business.
【しゃぶしゃぶ温野菜】Student-only “all-you-can-eat and drink” plan returns due to popular demand!! Enjoy more than 40 dishes and unlimited soft drinks for 2,500 yen ～A plan to make the most of your youth～
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しゃぶしゃぶ温野菜, operated by 株式会社レインズインターナショナル, will bring back its student-only all-you-can-eat-and-drink plan from October 19, available on weekdays at select locations. For 2,500 yen, customers can enjoy more than 40 dishes and unlimited soft drinks.
New merchandise for the anime “Everyday Host” will be released by シンクイノベーション株式会社!
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シンクイノベーション株式会社 announced that preorders for new merchandise (including acrylic keychains) from the anime “Everyday Host” will begin October 16. Shipping is scheduled for late January 2027.
New “Colorful Suit☆Paradise” merchandise from “Galaxy Express Milky☆Subway” to be sold at the Bandai Namco Filmworks booth at AGF2026!
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株式会社バンダイナムコフィルムワークス will exhibit at アニメイトガールズフェスティバル2026, taking place on November 7 and 8, 2026, and sell new “Colorful Suit☆Paradise” merchandise from “Galaxy Express Milky☆Subway.”
Facts
Purchase amount of 3,000 yen (tax included)
550 yen each (tax included)
660 yen each (tax included)
1,980 yen each (tax included)
880 yen each (tax included)
1,430 yen each (tax included)
3,300 yen (tax included)
A remarkable 290 million total views
410,000 attendees to date
Box-office revenue of 550 million yen
Cumulative theatrical box-office revenue reaches 600 million yen
Originalラッシュ史上、これまでにない頼もしさを備えたバスボムコレクション『Bathe To Feel Better』10月22日発売
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British natural cosmetics brand LUSH（ラッシュ） will release “Bathe To Feel Better,” a bath bomb collection made with concentrated naturally derived ingredients, in 5 varieties from October 22, 2026.
With the cooperation of 株式会社前川製作所, 独立行政法人国立高等専門学校機構 held “KOSEN Global Camp in MAYEKAWA” from August 31 to September 4, Reiwa 8. Students from 6 KOSEN colleges across Japan formed mixed teams with international students and used Maekawa Manufacturing’s technology to propose solutions in English to social challenges in their countries.
Facts
Over 5 days
August 31 (Monday) to September 4 (Friday), Reiwa 8
20 KOSEN colleges served as host schools
More than 800 people participated in total
Held at 6 KOSEN colleges across Japan
The total number of participants is expected to exceed 1,000
8 students from across Japan
51 national colleges of technology (KOSEN) have been established across Japan
“Anime makes everything more fun!” The 5th installment of the original program “Today, Anime Makes Food Taste Great!!” was released on October 15 (Thursday)! This time, we’re enjoying a meal with “The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya,” which marks 20 years since its broadcast!
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dアニメストア released the 5th installment of its original program “Today, Anime Makes Food Taste Great!!” on October 15. This time, the program featured “The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya,” which marks 20 years since its broadcast, with a talk stream featuring 井澤詩織, 逢坂良太, and 森遥香.
Facts
More than 7,400 anime titles available to stream
The 5th installment of “Today, Anime Makes Food Taste Great!!”
[Support messages arrive from 10 people, including Hideo Kojima and 辻 of ニッポンの社長!] “Saw” 4K Restored Director’s Cut to receive a nationwide revival screening for a limited 2 weeks starting Friday, October 30!
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Through Filmarks’ revival screening project, the 4K-restored Director’s Cut of horror film “Saw,” directed by James Wan, will screen at 69 theaters nationwide for a limited 2 weeks starting October 30. Support messages have also arrived from prominent figures in various fields, including Hideo Kojima.
[To celebrate the staging of the 3rd installment of the stage play “That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime”—Demon Lord Awakening Arc & Eight Star Ascension Arc—] The 1st and 2nd installments of the stage play will receive free premiere screenings!
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株式会社HIKE announced that, to mark the staging of the 3rd installment of the stage play “That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime,” the 1st and 2nd installments will receive free premiere screenings on YouTube. The streams are scheduled for October 17 and 18, 2026, and will not be available as archives.
First wave of exhibitor information released for the Sega Fave booth at “AMUSEMENT EXPO 2026”!
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株式会社セガ フェイブ has released the first wave of information about its exhibition at “AMUSEMENT EXPO 2026,” taking place at Tokyo Big Sight on November 6 and 7, 2026. The Sega Fave booth will feature displays and events for the digital pachinko machine “SMAREVO,” the medal pusher game “コロコロクルクルぴぃちゃんず,” “UFO Catcher,” “Initial D THE ARCADE,” and more. It will also take part in “AMUSEMENT MUSIC FES 2026,” a joint live event by 4 arcade rhythm game companies, with a stage appearance by the “オンゲキ” cast planned.
Facts
2026
Nov. 6
Nov. 7
3,000 yen
2,000 yen
1,000 yen
500 yen
12 groups
4 acts
13,000 yen
11,000 yen
10,000 yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社セガ フェイブ、株式会社セガ、Sammy、Sammy Networks、コアミックス、COAMIX、Cheerio Japan Co.,LTD.、講談社、Porsche AG、Stellantis Europe S.p.A.、FCA Group Marketing S.p.A.
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu releases the music video for “Pang Pang Pang,” the ending theme for the anime “パンどろぼう”! Her 17th collaboration with director Jun Tamukai also pays homage to “PONPONPON”
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Kyary Pamyu Pamyu has released the music video for “Pang Pang Pang,” the ending theme for the anime “パンどろぼう.” Her 17th collaboration with director Jun Tamukai, the video includes an homage to “PONPONPON.”
Large boombox “ORION CD Double Stereo Radio Cassette SCR-B10 with Bluetooth®” blends 80s design with digital features; project launches on GREEN FUNDING
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株式会社ドウシシャ will launch a development project for the large “ORION CD Double Stereo Radio Cassette SCR-B10 with Bluetooth®,” which blends 80s design with the latest digital features, on GREEN FUNDING starting November 4, 2026.
Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium will hold “Mystery-Solving Night Aquarium: The Moon Afloat Between Light and Darkness,” a roaming mystery-solving event set inside the aquarium after closing, on November 14 and 22, 2026. There are 3 difficulty levels, and capacity is 700 people per day.
Listen, eat, discover, and play. Everything BEAMS loves, all at Yoyogi.
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株式会社ビームス will hold its 50th-anniversary event “BEAMS PARK” on February 6, 2027, at the National Yoyogi Gymnasium No. 1 and No. 2 and the surrounding area.
Launch of an implementation support menu for the “Security Measures Assessment Service: SCS Evaluation System Edition,” providing comprehensive support for compliance with the SCS Evaluation System, from organizational structure, operations and documentation to implementing security measures
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Canon IT Solutions launched “Implementation Support” on October 16, 2026, as a new menu under its “Security Measures Assessment Service,” which supports compliance with the SCS Evaluation System.
New York-born burger restaurant Shake Shack to open a new location at the west exit of Shinjuku Station.
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Shake Shack, a New York-born burger restaurant operated by アイビーカンパニー株式会社, will open a new location, “Shake Shack 西新宿店,” at 明治安田新宿ビル by the west exit of Shinjuku Station on November 28, 2026.
【Amazon Prime Appreciation Festival】Up to 33% off 17 products, including GIGABYTE graphics cards and gaming monitors! Amazon Prime Appreciation Festival begins Friday, 10/16!
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A sale offering up to 33% off 17 GIGABYTE products, including graphics cards and monitors, will run during the Amazon Prime Appreciation Festival (10/16-19).
【Amazon Prime Appreciation Festival】Up to 40% off 20 products, including Montech all-in-one liquid coolers and pillarless PC cases! Amazon Prime Appreciation Festival sale begins Friday, 10/16!
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A special sale will offer up to 40% off 20 Montech products, including all-in-one liquid coolers and pillarless PC cases, during the Amazon Prime Appreciation Festival starting October 16.
【Amazon Prime Appreciation Festival】Up to 29% off 24 products, including TRYX all-in-one liquid coolers with LCD monitors and pillarless PC cases! Amazon Prime Appreciation Festival sale begins Friday, 10/16
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Starting October 16, 2026, TRYX will offer up to 29% off 24 products, including all-in-one liquid coolers with LCD monitors and pillarless PC cases, in Amazon’s “Prime Appreciation Festival.”
【Amazon Prime Appreciation Festival】Up to 39% off 16 products, including WD HDDs and CFD販売 SSDs and memory! Amazon Prime Appreciation Festival sale begins Friday, 10/16!
【Amazon Prime Appreciation Festival】Up to 42% off 59 products, including 玄人志向 graphics cards and power supply units! Amazon Prime Appreciation Festival sale begins Friday, 10/16!
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玄人志向 will hold a special sale during the Amazon Prime Appreciation Festival starting October 16, 2026, offering up to 42% off 59 products, including graphics cards and power supply units.
The Nintendo Switch™ game 『虧月の夜』 is coming to Steam®! Demo now available!
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株式会社エディア has announced the Steam release of 『虧月の夜』, a time-loop survival horror adventure game for Nintendo Switch, and has begun distributing a demo today.
New merchandise featuring original illustrations themed around “Vintage Style” is coming from the TV anime 『SAKAMOTO DAYS』!
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株式会社ティームエンタテインメント announced that it will release new merchandise featuring original illustrations based on the “Vintage Style” theme of the TV anime 『SAKAMOTO DAYS』 in late December 2026.
TV anime 『瑠璃の宝石』 now available through the online lottery service 『くじコレ』!
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株式会社ティームエンタテインメント began selling original merchandise from the TV anime 『瑠璃の宝石』【アオハルstyle】 through the online lottery service 『くじコレ』 on October 9, 2026. Prices are 880 yen (tax included).
『アズールレーン』 merchandise now available through the online lottery service 『くじコレ』!
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株式会社ティームエンタテインメント, a subsidiary of 株式会社エディア, began selling original merchandise from 『アズールレーン』 through the online lottery service 『くじコレ』 on October 16, 2026.
Facts
October 16, 2026, 12:00
880 yen (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社エディア、株式会社ティームエンタテインメント、Manjuu Co., Ltd.、YongShi Co., Ltd.、Yostar, Inc.
【STYLEMIXER × DIDION】Their first cosmetics collaboration. HOLIDAY COLLECTION launches October 28 (Wed.)
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Fashion brand STYLEMIXER and cosmetics brand DIDION, both operated by 株式会社バロックジャパンリミテッド, will launch a Christmas gift set on October 28, 2026, marking their first collaboration.
【STRIPE CLUB】Which outerwear will you choose this fall and winter? The “Outerwear Election” feature is now live! This season’s recommended picks are organized by category, from casual and polished styles to warm options.
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STRIPE CLUB, operated by 株式会社ストライプインターナショナル, published its fall and winter outerwear feature, “Outerwear Election,” on October 16, 2026. A voting campaign is also underway.
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11 points
￥15,400
￥3,990
￥8,800
￥9,990
￥13,200
￥14,990
￥22,000
￥23,100
￥26,400
Companies mentioned：株式会社ストライプインターナショナル、STRIPE CLUB、YECCA VECCA、YEE、Green Parks、earth music&ecology、AMERICAN HOLIC、Maison de FLEUR、GARAGE OF GOOD CLOTHING
TOWER RECORDS BEER celebrates the launch of new collaboration beers with a DJ event at its Shibuya store on 11/7, featuring popular brews from ワイマーケット in Aichi and リオブルーイング in Chiba
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Tower Records will hold the DJ event “DOUBLE TAP TAKE OVER” on Nov. 7 at TOWER RECORDS BEER Shibuya to celebrate the release of 2 craft beers made in collaboration with Y.MARKET BREWING and RIO BREWING & CO.
Facts
Saturday, Nov. 7
ABV: 7.0%
ABV: 5.5%
Companies mentioned：タワーレコード株式会社、TOWER RECORDS BEER、Y.MARKET BREWING、RIO BREWING & CO.
Kaoru Kurosawa: “I chose this song as a fan”; Aruno Nakanishi: “It was delicate and emotional, and I could really picture the scene.” A report on the recording of the special edition of “Spicy Sessions” is now available! The MCs also expressed their mutual respect in an interview!
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A report on the recording of a special edition of “Spicy Sessions,” a music program run by 株式会社TBSテレビ. It covers a duet and solo performances by MCs Kaoru Kurosawa and Aruno Nakanishi, the new “Live Session” segment, and an interview with the MCs.
Facts
Broadcast on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026
Capacity is 2 times that of the first event (held in October 2025)
Will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 20, at TACHIKAWA STAGE GARDEN in Tokyo
The 31st installment is
2 songs
The 8th broadcast
Aug. 2024
Original1年半を過ぎたあたりから
The 3rd broadcast
March 2024
Companies mentioned：株式会社TBSテレビ、TBSチャンネル1、ゴスペラーズ、乃木坂46、絢香、コブクロ、Mrs. GREEN APPLE、徳永英明、サザンオールスターズ、ポルノグラフィティ、藤井風、Penthouse、椎名林檎、ONE OK ROCK、aiko、松田聖子、サンボマスター
BTS’s return moved the whole world to tears! Japan date of the largest world tour in history, spanning more than 85 shows in 34 regions worldwide: “BTS WORLD TOUR 'ARIRANG' IN JAPAN” to receive its first TV broadcast on Nov. 28 (Saturday)!
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TBSチャンネル1 announced that it will exclusively air BTS’s Tokyo Dome concert, “BTS WORLD TOUR 'ARIRANG' IN JAPAN,” for the first time on TV on Nov. 28, 2026. A special feature presenting 28 BTS-related programs in a single broadcast in November will also be held.
Subscribers surge with original streaming content! “NextTV surpasses 100,000 subscribers!” CBCテレビ’s official YouTube channel “NextTV” reached 100,000 subscribers 1 year and 3 months after its launch!
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CBCテレビ’s official YouTube channel “NextTV” surpassed 100,000 subscribers 1 year and 3 months after its launch. It began offering original content focused on streaming in July 2026, and recording at a dedicated studio began in September.
Facts
On Thursday, October 8, 2026
The subscriber count increased by more than 18,000
For keeping personal spaces comfortable in dry conditions. 2 new desktop humidifiers are now available, with slim and cordless options
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株式会社ニトリ released 2 desktop humidifiers for combating dryness in personal spaces (the “USB Desk Humidifier with Light” and the “Cordless Desk Humidifier”) in stores nationwide and online from mid-September 2026.
2026 edition of “Jobcan Year-End Adjustment” now available
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株式会社DONUTS launched the 2026 edition of “Jobcan Year-End Adjustment,” part of the Jobcan back-office cloud ERP system, on Oct. 8, 2026. The service supports the Reiwa 8 tax reform and adds new features, including automatic entry of previous-employer information using AI-OCR and a revised method for entering contributions to small business mutual aid plans. A campaign offering implementation support is also underway, and cumulative installations have surpassed 300,000 companies.
The collaborative music video “Naimono Nedari” by manga “Samwan Hertz” creator Yamano Ei and band KANA-BOON will premiere on ジャンプチャンネル at 19:00 on Oct. 17.
Facts
The 62nd song in the series
No. 1 in the Comics Division of Next Manga Awards 2026
Watch brand Angel Heart is releasing 2 new models from its made-in-Japan “SAKURA TIME” collection, featuring glossy, luminous dials, at watch retailers nationwide and through its official online shop.
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株式会社ウエニ貿易’s watch brand “Angel Heart” will release 2 new models from its “SAKURA TIME” collection, assembled in Japan, on Oct. 16.
Facts
On sale from Friday, Oct. 16
34,100 yen (tax included)
¥33,000 including tax
Runs for approximately 6 months on a full charge
Case size: 26mm
Water resistance: 3 ATM
Launched in April 2004
Approximately 300 product designs developed to date
Available at approximately 1,300 stores in Japan and Asia
[grove] The “Tokimeki” series brings a little joy to everyday fashion
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Women’s fashion brand “grove,” operated by 株式会社アルカスインターナショナル of the ワールドグループ, published the first feature page for its “Tokimeki” series on its official online store on Oct. 16, showcasing items essential for autumn outfits.