Survey on winter self-rewards | BEAUTY INSIGHTS JOURNAL No. 4 by 株式会社PA Communication and 株式会社ネオマーケティング
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A joint survey by 株式会社ネオマーケティング and 株式会社PA Communication, BEAUTY INSIGHTS JOURNAL No. 4, examined consumer attitudes toward Christmas coffrets and limited-edition items as winter self-rewards. About 80% said they were interested in buying them, valuing limited-edition colors and a special feel. Meanwhile, more than 60% had missed out on a purchase, and afterward tended to switch to standard products.
Facts
Valid responses: 1,000 people
Targeting women nationwide aged 20–59
Would like to buy: 79.0%
Because they include limited-edition or special colors: 55.1%
Have missed out on buying a limited-edition item: 66.3%
Bought a standard product from the brand they wanted: 32.0%
“Background corrections” stood out for their strong subject knowledge, while “matching the illustration” impressed with meticulous measurement and checking down to the finest details. Results announced for the 3rd and 4th Creator Contest by PGC
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PGC, an illustration crowdsourcing service operated by 株式会社HIKE, has announced the results of the 3rd and 4th Creator Contest by PGC and published the winning works and judges’ comments. The 5th contest has also been confirmed.
Facts
Prize: ¥5,000
More than 10,000 creators, including well-known figures
Companies mentioned：株式会社HIKE、パンダグラフィックスクリエイション、PGC、HIKE Inc.
Loneliness among adolescents is rising globally, particularly among girls in high-income countries
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An international collaborative study using OECD PISA data found that loneliness at school among 15-year-olds increased globally from 2000 to 2022. Girls reported greater loneliness than boys, particularly in high-income and upper-middle-income countries.
56.3% of middle school students started attending cram school in elementary school — building study habits, rather than preparing for entrance exams, was the most common reason for enrolling
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スクールIE, a tutoring school operated by 株式会社やる気スイッチグループ, surveyed parents of middle school students about when their children started attending a tutoring school and their reasons for enrolling. Students who started in elementary school accounted for 56.3%, and the most common reason for enrolling was to establish study habits.
Facts
56.3%
19.8%
34.3%
26.5%
39.7%
56.6%
More than 1,200 classrooms
n=242
Companies mentioned：株式会社やる気スイッチグループ、スクールIE、チャイルド・アイズ、WinBe、Kids Duo、忍者ナイン、Kids Duo International、KDI、i Kids Star、HALLO、英検協会、TBSグループ、寺小屋グループ
Following an enthusiastic response, additional production has been decided immediately after launch! A newly designed boxed paperback set commemorating the 30th anniversary of the completion of Noriko Ogiwara’s Magatama Trilogy goes on sale at bookstores nationwide!
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株式会社徳間書店 has decided to produce additional copies of the newly designed boxed paperback set commemorating the 30th anniversary of the completion of Noriko Ogiwara’s Magatama Trilogy, following strong demand. Sales began at bookstores nationwide in late October.
OSHI+ by eeo to hold a plush-toy activity pop-up themed around sweets at イトーヨーカドーららぽーと横浜店 from October 30! The event will feature photo spots for taking plush-toy pictures and original merchandise
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株式会社A3’s fan activity brand OSHI+ by eeo will hold a plush-toy activity pop-up themed around sweets at イトーヨーカドーららぽーと横浜店 starting October 30, 2026. Photo spots and original merchandise will be available.
Facts
Friday, Oct. 30, 2026
Sunday, Nov. 29
10:00～21:00
¥6,050 each (tax included)
¥2,750 each (tax included)
2,200 yen each (tax included)
2,970 yen each (tax included)
1,595 yen each (tax included)
1,430 yen each (tax included)
880 yen each (tax included)
¥440 each (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社A3、イトーヨーカドーららぽーと横浜店、eeo Store、OSHI+ by eeo
New merchandise and a collaboration cafe for the popular BL title Senpai, Let Me See Inside! Newly drawn illustrations show YuuHaru and HakaUzu wearing uniforms♪
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A collaboration cafe for the popular BL title Senpai, Let Me See Inside! will be held at eeo Cafe starting November 21, 2026, and new merchandise is now available at eeo Store online.
Facts
Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026
Oct. 13 (Tue.)
Thursday, Dec. 3
2,200 yen (tax included)
550 yen (tax included)
3,300 yen (tax included)
¥690 (tax included)
4,140 yen (tax included)
1,980 yen (tax included)
990 yen (tax included)
¥1,815 (tax included)
Nov. 10 (Tue.)
Companies mentioned：株式会社A3、eeo Cafe、eeo Store online、リブレ
Win a proof copy with a handwritten autograph and personalized dedication! Campaign marks the release of Hebitama’s Too Sweet for Someone So Annoying! [ホーリンラブブックス]
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ホーリンラブブックス, operated by 株式会社TORICO, is holding a campaign to mark the release of Hebitama’s Too Sweet for Someone So Annoying!, with signed proof copies to be given away by lottery.
Facts
On sale October 16, 2026
Shipping to be completed by Monday, November 16, 2026
STマイクロエレクトロニクス unveils high-precision MEMS sensor that measures altitude and water depth in a single package for wearable devices and sports cameras
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STマイクロエレクトロニクス has announced the LPS27DEWO, a high-precision MEMS sensor that measures altitude and water depth in a single package for wearable devices and sports cameras.
The “Whisky to Live Life With” project wins ACC Bronze in 2 categories at the 2026 66th ACC TOKYO CREATIVITY AWARDS: Marketing Effectiveness and Design
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Kirin Brewery’s whisky service, “Whisky to Live Life With,” has won ACC Bronze in the Marketing Effectiveness and Design categories at the 2026 66th ACC TOKYO CREATIVITY AWARDS.
During Special Week, “Panther Mukai’s #Furatto” will hold the “Vegetable Topping-1 Grand Prix” and welcome a lineup of special guests!
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During TBSラジオ’s Special Week from Oct. 19 to 25, the program “Panther Mukai’s #Furatto” will hold the “6th #Mukai’s Choices: Vegetable Topping-1 Grand Prix,” with special guests appearing each day.
More than 5.3 million total social media followers! Title and cover revealed for １st photo book by Gen Z influencer Sakura!
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The title and cover of Gen Z influencer Sakura’s 1st photo book, “さくら1st写真集 咲く—At Twenty—,” have been revealed. It will be released on Nov. 5, 2026, with a list price of 3960 yen (tax included). Bookstore events at 紀伊國屋書店新宿本店 and the Grand Front Osaka store have also been announced.
Takashi Egawa set to appear at “Hiromitsu Ochiai Lecture 2026” at 大田区民ホール・アプリコ! The event will feature 5 special guests and 3 parts!
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Takashi Egawa has been confirmed to appear at the Tokyo performance of “Hiromitsu Ochiai Lecture 2026” on Nov. 3. The performance will have a special 3-part format, with Shigekazu Mori, Kosuke Fukudome, Ryota Igarashi, Kenjiro Kawasaki and others also appearing as guests.
Koudai Fujimoto and Hideyoshi Kan make their first appearance as the “Shu-Chu” duo on the back cover of “TV station Nov. 7 issue”! Exclusive bonus photo revealed
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東京ニュース通信社 announced that Koudai Fujimoto and Hideyoshi Kan, co-stars of the new drama “修学旅行で仲良くないグループに入りました２,” will make their first appearance on the back cover of “TV station Nov. 7, 2026 issue,” on sale Nov. 4. Buyers from セブンネットショッピング will receive an exclusive bonus photo.
“Natsumi & Giroro” from the anime “Keroro Gunso☆” join the Palm Size series. Preorders are now open at あみあみ.
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あみあみ, a major hobby goods retailer operated by 大網株式会社, is accepting preorders for “Melty Princess Keroro Gunso☆ Palm Size Natsumi & Giroro Complete Figure” from メガハウス. The reference price is ¥9,350, and the figure is scheduled for release in late March 2027.
Mahiru Shiina from “The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten 2” is being made into a figure in a TALL size, standing approximately 30 cm tall. Preorders are now open at あみあみ.
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あみあみ, operated by 大網株式会社, is accepting preorders for a Mahiru Shiina figure from “The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten 2,” produced by フリュー.
劇団ホチキス’s 54th main production, “アクマで仮契約,” set to be staged! Advance tickets for the troupe go on sale through カンフェティ! Coming to 2 cities, Tokyo and Aichi, in April 2027!
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劇団ホチキス’s 54th main production, “アクマで仮契約,” will be staged in 2 cities, Tokyo and Aichi, in April 2027. Tickets will be available through カンフェティ.
Facts
54th main production
April 2027
2 cities
30th anniversary since the troupe’s founding
￥11,000
￥7,500
Companies mentioned：劇団ホチキス、カンフェティ、ロングランプランニング株式会社、こくみん共済 coop ホール／スペース・ゼロ、長久手市文化の家、スマイルステージ、アルティプラノ、Collage Sound、MIMOZA、Creators Group MAC、BEAM×10
Listeners flock to “NISSAN あ、安部礼司-BEYOND THE AVERAGE-” for its first live event in Mie in 10 years! Team Abe Reiji’s 2026 tour in Mie — Happy Birthday at VISON!
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The radio drama “NISSAN あ、安部礼司～BEYOND THE AVERAGE～,” broadcast on TOKYO FM and 38 JFN stations nationwide, held its first live event in Mie in 10 years, since 2016, at VISON, drawing a large crowd of listeners.
Introducing new Capcom character goods, with preorders opening in October!
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Capcom has begun taking orders and selling products including 25th-anniversary goods for the “Ace Attorney” series, “Monster Hunter” series merchandise and newly released character goods.
A limited-time “★5 Kotaro” arrives in DMM GAMES’ “Ayakashi Rumble!” A “降魔の戦場” event offering exclusive event equipment is also underway!
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In DMM GAMES’ RPG “Ayakashi Rumble!,” operated by 合同会社EXNOA, a limited-time ★5 shikigami “Kotaro” will be added on Oct. 16, along with a free summon campaign celebrating the game’s 7th anniversary, a new 絆咲心景, and a “降魔の戦場” event where players can obtain exclusive event equipment.
A new character, “Cathy (Halloween),” arrives in DMM GAMES’ “Techronos”! The second half of the Halloween event “Halloween Riddle Adventure!” is also underway!
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合同会社EXNOA and 株式会社テクロス announced the arrival of the new character “Cathy (Halloween)” and the second half of the Halloween event in the cross-heroine RPG “Techronos.” A new “Level Link” feature, a HARD station in Tour Quest, and limited-time items will also be added.
【Available at 0:00 on Oct. 22 (Thu.)】An anime celebrating the release of volume 1 of Yuichiro Momose and Shiwasu Hoshikawa’s “逆殺起源” is now available on the official アフタヌーン YouTube channel!
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Volume 1 of Gyakusatsu Kigen, currently serialized in the monthly comic magazine アフタヌーン, goes on sale on Oct. 22, 2026. To mark the release, a promotional anime will be available on アフタヌーン’s official YouTube channel.
[Reprint confirmed!] “English this simple is enough!” The book 『接客英語をひとつひとつわかりやすく。』, for people who struggle with English, is already getting a reprint.
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株式会社Gakken, a group company of 株式会社学研ホールディングス, announced that it has decided to reprint 『接客英語をひとつひとつわかりやすく。』, an introductory book on customer service English released in March 2026.
Facts
Price: 1,980 yen (including tax)
Format: 4-6 size, 296 pages
Capital: 50 million yen
Sales of 199.1 billion yen for the fiscal year ended September 2025
Synopsis and preview stills released for Episode 28 (Episode 4 of Season 3) of the TV anime 『転生貴族、鑑定スキルで成り上がる 第3期』, airing Sunday, Oct. 18, from 11:30 p.m.!
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株式会社ブシロードムーブ and Bandai Namco Filmworks have released the synopsis and preview stills for Episode 28 of the TV anime 『転生貴族、鑑定スキルで成り上がる 第3期』 and will hold a broadcast commemorative campaign.
[群馬県太田市] All together in Ota! “Sports City Ota Sports and Recreation Festival” to be held
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群馬県太田市 will hold the “2026 Ota Sports and Recreation Festival” at Ota City Sports Park on Oct. 24 and 25, Reiwa 8. Now in its 31st year, the festival will feature sports events, hands-on activities, stage events and more.
Selected for the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism’s “Demonstration Survey to Develop a Model for Corporations Supporting Specified Residence.” Multi-Region Schooling System Co-Creation Consortium (Minami Town, Tokushima Prefecture / Takahata Town, Yamagata Prefecture / Mori Town, Shizuoka Prefecture / 株式会社あわえ)
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The Multi-Region Schooling System Co-Creation Consortium, comprising 株式会社あわえ and 3 local governments—Minami Town in Tokushima Prefecture, Takahata Town in Yamagata Prefecture, and Mori Town in Shizuoka Prefecture—has been selected for the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism’s “Demonstration Survey to Develop a Model for Corporations Supporting Specified Residence.” The project will verify the educational effects of dual schooling and develop a model to reduce the burden on host communities. An online event will also be held on Oct. 21, 2026.
[Deadline: Tuesday, Oct. 27, Reiwa 8] Applications open for fixed-term employees (department director-level advisers in the Growth Strategy Department and General Affairs Department) and general administrative staff (section chief-level) [岡山県瀬戸内市]
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岡山県瀬戸内市 has opened applications for 2 types of fixed-term department director-level positions and 1 type of general administrative section chief-level position, which will manage efforts to implement the city’s policies. The deadline is Oct. 27, Reiwa 8.
[Up to 30% off] GMKtec mini PCs featured in Amazon’s “Prime Appreciation Festival”! Special prices through Oct. 19, from compact PCs in the 30,000-yen range to high-performance models
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Mini PC brand GMKtec will take part in the “Prime Appreciation Festival,” running on Amazon.co.jp from Oct. 16 to 19, 2026, with eligible products offered at special prices of up to 33% off.
Facts
In the ¥30,000 range
Original2026年10月16日（金）0時
Original10月19日（月）23時59分
Early sale begins Tuesday, Oct. 13
Up to 33% off
7 days in total
23% off
92,938 yen
19% off
56,999 yen
30% OFF
32,298 yen
26% off
37,049 yen
46,549 yen
21% off
99999 yen
Companies mentioned：深圳市极摩客科技有限公司、GMKtec、Amazon、Amazon.co.jp、GMKtec Japan
Audio newsletter “Mountfulness Theory of Happiness” launches Oct. 26 | Redefining happiness through Mountfulness and putting it into practice in life
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株式会社アンドプラネット will launch the audio newsletter “Mountfulness Theory of Happiness” on Oct. 26, 2026. The service offers ways to deal with “one-upmanship” in relationships and ways of living centered on physical and mental health, financial independence, and being true to oneself.
[New children’s book] A collaboration between Hirochika Ishikawa and Runrun Yamamoto! The quirky and delightful linked short-story collection 『びっくり箱学園のびっくりしない子どもたち』 goes on sale Oct. 16, 2026
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株式会社くもん出版 will release 『びっくり箱学園のびっくりしない子どもたち』, a new children’s book written by Hirochika Ishikawa and illustrated by Runrun Yamamoto, on Oct. 16, 2026. It is aimed at students in grades 4–6 and has a list price of 1,300 yen plus tax.
[Ota Ward only] November campaign | Clear out before the end of golf season! Collection of old golf bags, clubs and practice nets | Junk removal by まるっと本舗
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まるっと本舗, a junk removal service operated by SYSTR株式会社, is running a November campaign exclusively in Ota Ward to collect golf equipment such as golf bags and clubs in one go, offering a discount of up to 1,000 yen when customers use a flat-rate package.
Facts
Up to ¥1,000 off
Campaign period: November 1, 2026–November 30, 2026
Lacus Clyne from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM is being made into a figure wearing an original swimsuit outfit. Preorders are now being accepted at あみあみ.
(Kunitomi Town) The completion ceremony for the Honjo River community and riverfront development project was held in a festive atmosphere. The occasion celebrated new prospects for the community and the river.
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Kunitomi Town, Aya Town and 国土交通省宮崎河川国道事務所 held a completion ceremony for the Honjo River community and riverfront development project on Reiwa 8, October 10. Participants attended and took part in activities including a ribbon-cutting.
Details announced for major performances by Japanese jazz musicians in Australia in “Japan Jazz Nights”
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Original国際交流基金は2026年10月、日豪友好協力基本条約署名50周年を記念し、エイトアイランズ株式会社と共催でオーストラリア7都市にてジャズフェスティバル「Japan Jazz Nights」を実施する。BIGYUKI、STEREO CHAMP、Tenors In Chaos、梅井美咲の4組が出演し、メルボルン国際ジャズフェスティバルを皮切りに巡回公演を行う。
Facts
50th anniversary of the signing of the “Basic Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation between Japan and Australia”
Tokyo’s Itabashi Ward will hold “Itabashi Cultural Properties Week 2026,” a special opening of cultural properties in the Kami-Itabashi area, from October 17 to November 28, Reiwa 8. The theme is “Kamiiita.” In addition to openings of cultural properties such as the Moro Site and Anyo-in Temple, volunteer guides and special offers will be available.
Saga sake now available from a server at Kyushu Saga International Airport’s “sagair (Saga Air)”! [Special-price campaign also underway!]
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The souvenir shop “sagair” inside Kyushu Saga International Airport, operated by さが県産品流通デザイン公社, will begin serving Saga sake from a dispenser on October 16, 2026. A limited-time special-price campaign will be held to mark the installation.
Primary Link株式会社 (part of the TPホールディングスグループ) has launched the official smartphone app for its screening-based executive community, “TP PRIME MEMBERS,” and completed a full redesign of its website.
POWER POOL develops grid-scale battery storage projects with a total project scale of approx. 4.5 billion yen
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パワープール株式会社 has established “PP7 LLC” for 6 domestic high-voltage grid-scale battery storage projects and will develop projects with a total scale of approx. 4.5 billion yen.
Bringing bamboo lights passed down in Sawara to a farm resort: 111 groups, about 450 people, try making lamps at THE FARM
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THE FARM, a farm resort operated by 株式会社ザファーム, held a “Bamboo Light Lamp-Making Workshop” in September 2026 as part of “The Moon Is Beautiful Tonight: Moon-Viewing Night 2026,” with 111 groups, about 450 people, taking part. The event was reported as an example of local collaboration connecting visitors with cultural experiences in Sawara.
株式会社レッドキリン releases free official WordPress plugin “Redkirin Ad Click Verification” to prevent conversion tracking from fraudulent ad clicks
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株式会社レッドキリン has released “Redkirin Ad Click Verification” for free in the official WordPress plugin directory. The plugin prevents conversion tracking from fraudulent ad clicks.
ABEMA’s original reality dating show series “Today, I Fell in Love” will launch its new installment, “Today, I Fell in Love: Suwon,” at 9 p.m. on Monday, October 19
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ABEMA announced that its new installment of the reality dating show series “Today, I Fell in Love,” titled “Today, I Fell in Love: Suwon,” will premiere at 9 p.m. on Monday, October 19, 2026. Set in Suwon, South Korea, the series will feature 3 returning members and 7 new members.
October 17 is the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty: Continued support for Filipino students’ education and livelihoods through a company scholarship program
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スパイスファクトリー株式会社 has reported on the operation of its “Spice Factory EDGE Scholarship,” a program it created to support students from impoverished families in the Philippines, the achievements of scholarship recipients, and the state of poverty and education in the country.
Kanda’s new festival, a street-experiment event “なんだかんだ14,” will be held November 3 in a road space covered with 350 tatami mats
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The Kanda Placemaking Executive Committee will hold “なんだかんだ14,” a street experiment event featuring 350 tatami mats laid across a road, on Nov. 3, 2026, in Kanda Nishikicho, Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo. About 40 individuals and organizations will take part, bringing together people active in fields such as art, welfare and disaster preparedness to explore new ways of using public spaces through activities including a flea market and a mobile exhibition.
ReYuu Japan completes shipment of PaXini physical AI robots under POC agreement with 京東日本
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ReYuu Japan has completed shipment of PaXini physical AI robots under a POC agreement with 京東日本. Verification is scheduled to take place over about 3 months at JoyLogistics’ domestic logistics hub in Japan.
Alue, a provider of talent development and employee training, to hold free online seminar for HR professionals on analyzing training surveys with generative AI and developing effective in-house training
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アルー株式会社 will hold a free online seminar for HR professionals on Oct. 20 about analyzing training surveys with generative AI and developing in-house training.
Ｈｍｃｏｍｍ accelerates expansion of VAAP emergency AI inquiry service features
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Ｈｍｃｏｍｍ株式会社 will add a live-agent transfer feature to its VAAP emergency AI inquiry service Suite and begin offering it on a trial basis on Oct. 16, 2026.
Facts
Announced on Oct. 9, 2026
Will begin offering the feature on a trial basis starting Oct. 16, 2026
[Yamazaki Jitsugyo New Product Announcement] New products are now available, including a storage panel to keep the area around the sink tidy and a secure door lock that protects firmly with a simple stick-on application.
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山崎実業株式会社 has announced the release of new products, including a storage panel for the area around the sink and a door lock.
[APAMAN] Supporting the “Shirahama-Taiwan Festa 2026”! Continuing support for regional revitalization and community development in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture, following the summer fireworks festival
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APAMAN株式会社 will support the “Shirahama-Taiwan Festa 2026,” to be held in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture, on Oct. 24, 2026, continuing its support for regional revitalization following the summer fireworks festival.
Fuyo General Lease and TOKIUM sign comprehensive business partnership agreement in the BPO sector
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3 companies—Fuyo General Lease, インボイス and TOKIUM—have signed a comprehensive business partnership agreement in the BPO sector. The companies will incorporate TOKIUM’s AI agent platform into the BPO business of the 芙蓉リースグループ and jointly develop next-generation BPO solutions.
Shewoll and Vio join White Cat Project NEW WORLD'S! New event “Business Trip♪ Welcome to the Evil Dragon’s Villa!! ～A soothing moment for you♡～” launches!
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株式会社コロプラ is holding a new event, “Business Trip♪ Welcome to the Evil Dragon’s Villa!!,” and a gacha featuring new characters Shewoll and Vio in the smartphone RPG White Cat Project NEW WORLD'S, starting Oct. 16, 2026.
Quiz RPG: The World of Mystic Wiz launches “Chronicle Mage IV: At the End of <Prayer>”!
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株式会社コロプラ is holding a new main quest, “Chronicle Mage IV: At the End of <Prayer>,” in the smartphone game Quiz RPG: The World of Mystic Wiz, starting Oct. 16.
PromoTool selects student intern Riku Kono for 2027 graduate recruitment
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プロモツール株式会社 has decided to hire Riku Kono, a student at 中央大学 who joined the company as an intern, as a 2027 graduate. The company aims to create a fragrance maison originating in Japan and plans to develop talent capable of becoming an executive officer at a listed company within 10 years of joining.
New karaoke app “Koemori,” connecting people through singing, officially launches
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Meetune Entertainment株式会社 officially launched “Koemori,” a karaoke app for iOS and Android that lets users connect through singing, on October 8, 2026.
“Color Skills Personal Color Certification®” receives permission to use the name of support from 厚生労働省
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The organizers announced that the “Color Skills Personal Color Certification®,” hosted by NPO法人日本パーソナルカラー協会, received permission from 厚生労働省 to use its name of support, effective Reiwa 8, October 8.
Why does AI answer that “Sydney is the capital of Australia”? A look at the coordinates. Third installment of a newsletter for PR professionals to be delivered in 6 parts
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株式会社トドオナダ will deliver its third email newsletter for PR professionals, “Meaning Sets Are Coordinates,” free of charge in 6 installments. It explains the principles behind AI’s internal processes and aims to help raise awareness of the company name.
“Kotone Fujita” from “Gakuen Idolmaster” is being made into a figure in her pre-training outfit from “Iris After the Rain.” Reservations are being accepted at あみあみ.
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あみあみ, operated by 大網株式会社, is accepting reservations for a Kotone Fujita figure from “Gakuen Idolmaster,” made by MiraiMira. The suggested retail price is 22,000 yen, and the figure is scheduled for release in July 2027.
Facts
22,000 yen
1/7 scale
Approx. 230 mm
July 2027
Companies mentioned：大網株式会社、あみあみ、MiraiMira、Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
“Toyota Premium Test Drive Event” to be held exclusively for hometown tax donors to 北海道士別市!
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北海道士別市 held the “Toyota Premium Test Drive Event” on Reiwa 8, September 5 and 19, as an experiential reward available exclusively through hometown tax donations, with the cooperation of the 士別試験場 of トヨタ自動車株式会社.
“Nagoya Dog and Cat Festa 2026: Dogs, Cats, and Music.” to be held November 3 (Tue., national holiday) at the Nagoya City Animal Welfare Center
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名古屋市人とペットの共生サポートセンター will hold the “Nagoya Dog and Cat Festa 2026” at the Nagoya City Animal Welfare Center on November 3, 2026. The event aims to promote the adoption of rescued dogs and cats and raise awareness of responsible pet ownership, with programs including talks, live music and guided tours.
Preventing employees from leaving work to care for family. A seminar co-hosted by welfare and industry, bringing them together to support the region’s future: “New Collaboration Between Care and Industry in Kagoshima: Preventing Caregiving-Related Resignations and Supporting Workers and Companies Through Care Services Outside the Long-Term Care Insurance System,” featuring a speaker
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株式会社ACG will co-host a seminar with 一般社団法人介護関連サービス事業協会 and UDラボ合同会社 at Kagoshima City Hall on October 20, 2026, on the theme “New Collaboration Between Care and Industry in Kagoshima.” Speakers including Tomoko Motomura will discuss preventing caregiving-related resignations and realizing a local community through collaboration between industry and welfare.
Facts
October 20, 2026 (Tuesday)
Participation fee: Free
Capacity: 84 in-person attendees
It is projected to reach approximately 3.18 million people
“Make Your Own Diary Notebook 2027,” featuring letterpress printing and German binding, and “Layer Calendar 2027,” with different die-cut designs, go on sale Friday, October 16
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株式会社大洋LINKS, part of the 大洋ホールディング株式会社 group, will release “Make Your Own Diary Notebook 2027,” featuring letterpress printing and German binding, and “Layer Calendar 2027,” a calendar with a die-cut design, on October 16, 2026.
[First in Saga Prefecture※] Care, beauty, housework and health services through a single point of contact: A care manager who moved from Kumamoto to Saga opens 倖瑠（コール）在宅サポート
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On October 1, 2026, 倖瑠（コール）在宅サポート opened in Saga City, offering services outside the long-term care insurance system. Representative Kyoko Akiyama, a care manager, is developing a unique service that provides care, beauty, housework and health services through a single point of contact.
日本マイクロソフト’s Tetsuaki Nishiwaki explains: How far will generative AI transform work in the construction industry? Special lecture featuring a demonstration＜12/10・Free to attend＞
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株式会社イプロス will hold a special lecture on the use of generative AI in the construction industry by Tetsuaki Nishiwaki of 日本マイクロソフト at “IPROS AI-Industrial World 2026,” taking place at Tokyo International Forum from December 9 to 10, 2026.
“aircal,” a shared family calendar, surpasses 10,000 cumulative downloads
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Nexus株式会社 announced that cumulative downloads of “aircal,” a shared calendar app for families, have surpassed 10,000. To mark the milestone, it is offering Halloween wallpapers.
Facts
10,000 cumulative downloads
Established: Nov. 2024
Companies mentioned：Nexus株式会社、Googleカレンダー、TimeTree、Apple Intelligence、App Store、Google Play
ロイヤルエンフィールド announced the limited “125th Anniversary Edition HYPERSHIFT CLASSIC 650” to mark the brand’s 125th anniversary. Only 35 units will be sold in Japan, priced at 1,149,500 yen (tax included). Applications for the purchase lottery will be accepted from October 16 to 27, 2026, with deliveries scheduled to begin in late November of that year.
【佐賀玉屋】A major event held twice a year! “Men’s Personal Order 2-Suit Sale” begins Oct. 21 (Wed.). A special “Custom Order and Remake Fair,” showcasing artisans’ skills, will also be held from Oct. 23 (Fri.).
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佐賀玉屋 will hold its “Men’s Personal Order 2-Suit Sale” starting Oct. 21, 2026, along with the “Custom Order and Remake Fair” from Oct. 23.
ユニセフ and アクション・アゲンスト・ハンガー released a new analysis showing that acute malnutrition is worsening in Afghanistan and that a record high of over 4 million children will need emergency treatment in 2027.
Further advancing long-term onshore methane hydrate production testing in Alaska
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JOGMEC announced that it will continue long-term onshore methane hydrate production testing in Alaska and continue international research cooperation with DOE／NETL and USGS. It is also developing plans for further gas production testing under agreements with AES社 and ACES社.
Facts
From 2023 to 2024
More than 10 months
$49.8 Million
Companies mentioned：JOGMEC、DOE、NETL、USGS、ASRC Energy Services Alaska, Inc.、AES社、ASRC Consulting and Environmental Services, LLC、ACES社、Hilcorp North Slope社、ExxonMobil Alaska社、ConocoPhillips Alaska社、Chevron USA社、MH21-S
Cookie tins gather in Chiba Minato on Nov. 3 (Tue., national holiday)! “CHIBA COOKIE CANVAS” to be held
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ちばぎん商店株式会社 will hold “CHIBA COOKIE CANVAS,” a sales event featuring cookie tins made by confectionery shops in Chiba and Saitama prefectures, at “STAY STREETマルシェ” in Chiba Minato on Nov. 3, 2026. The 2nd installment of the popular event, which sold out last time, will offer a limited quantity of distinctive cookie tins and individually wrapped cookies, as well as drinks from ushikuni cafe.
Cmosy Pocket (クモシィポケット), provided by Yoshizumi Information, wins Leader in the “ITreview Grid Award 2026 Fall”
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吉積情報株式会社’s Google Workspace extension “Cmosy Pocket” won Leader in the file transfer services category for the 3rd consecutive year and High Performer in the Google Workspace extensions category for the 5th consecutive year at the “ITreview Grid Award 2026 Fall,” hosted by アイティクラウド株式会社.
【Distribution confirmed at all public and private high schools and secondary education schools in Ibaraki Prefecture】Free distribution of “A Textbook to Avoid Being Scammed” to approximately 100,000 high school students in the prefecture to protect young people from becoming victims or perpetrators of “dark part-time jobs” and special fraud
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一般社団法人HASSYADAI social announced that it has been selected by 茨城県教育委員会 to distribute its consumer education resource, “A Textbook to Avoid Being Scammed,” free of charge to approximately 100,000 students at all public and private high schools and secondary education schools in the prefecture.
【ちばぎん商店】STAY STREET Marche in front of the Chibagin Head Office Building to be held Nov. 3 (Tue., national holiday)!
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ちばぎん商店株式会社 has announced that “STAY STREET Marche” will be held in Chuo Ward, Chiba City, on Nov. 3, 2026. The event will feature cookie tins and individually wrapped cookies from Chiba and Saitama prefectures, drinks, food sales by food truck vendors, street performance stages, character meet-and-greets, and more.
V3D Asia subsidiary signs comprehensive MOU with Malaysian government agency “CIDB IBS,” to lead national standardization of construction 3D printers
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Nuvah, a subsidiary of V3D Asia, has signed a comprehensive MOU with Malaysian government agency CIDB IBS to advance national standardization of construction 3D printers and technology transfer.
Facts
Oct. 9, 2026
Just under 100 square meters
Companies mentioned：V3D Asia Inc.、V3D、Nuvah Sdn Bhd、Nuvah、CIDB IBS Sdn Bhd、CIDB IBS、V3D Asia
Free web content “SCRUM QUEST” launches, teaching the basics of Scrum through play
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Agile Business Institute Inc. has launched “SCRUM QUEST,” free web content that teaches the basics of Scrum through quizzes. To mark the launch, it is running a campaign offering 2 applicants who complete a survey after playing free admission to CSD training in March 2027.
Facts
2 winners selected by lottery
“Certified Scrum Developer (CSD)” training taking place in March 2027
Foomore raises funds from テレビ東京 and secures debt financing from financial institutions to expand its anime IP merchandising business.
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株式会社フーモア expanded its anime IP merchandising business by raising capital through a third-party allotment from テレビ東京 and debt financing from financial institutions, and built an end-to-end system through M&A of related companies.
【フェアモント東京】Welcoming 2 bartenders from Bangkok and Okinawa for “DRIFTWOOD COCKTAIL SESSIONS vol.8” on Saturday, October 31
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フェアモント東京 will welcome 2 bartenders from Bangkok’s “F*nkytown” and Okinawa’s “El Lequio” for “DRIFTWOOD COCKTAIL SESSIONS vol.8” on October 31. The theme is Mexico’s traditional “Day of the Dead.”
プロパティデータバンク株式会社 will host the free online seminar “CRE Strategy Through the Lens of Legal Compliance” in October and November 2026, featuring a special guest from SOMPOリスクマネジメント株式会社.
Facts
Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026
13:00–14:00 each session
More than 800 companies have adopted the service to date
Savor the autumn flavors of Kesennuma and Sanriku at 酒蔵レストラン宝, and enjoy an “adult Halloween” with Tohoku’s popular character “ホヤぼーや”
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酒蔵レストラン宝, operated by ポラリス・ホールディングス株式会社, will host a special Halloween event on October 31, 2026, welcoming “ホヤぼーや,” the tourism character of Kesennuma City, and serving autumn specialties from Sanriku along with sake and craft beer.