Oct. 24 in Amagasaki: Kansai’s first joint recruitment event specializing in home-visit nursing, “Home-Visit Nursing Career Fest,” sells out all 120 spots for job seekers
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ルート訪問看護ステーション and 訪問看護ステーション立花畑 will hold Kansai’s first joint recruitment event specializing in home-visit nursing, “Home-Visit Nursing Career Fest,” in Amagasaki on Oct. 24, 2026. All 120 spots are full, and 20 participating providers will disclose salaries and working conditions.
＜ プラダ ビューティ ＞ Holiday Collection 2026: Mahogany Collection and limited-edition gift sets among items celebrating the holiday season
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プラダ ビューティ will launch holiday-exclusive items, including the Mahogany Collection and limited-edition gift sets, starting Nov. 6, 2026. The first release will be available nationwide on Nov. 6, and the second is scheduled for nationwide release on Dec. 4.
Intimissimi’s flagship store, “Shibuya Miyamasuzaka,” reopens as a space embodying the brand’s new vision
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Intimissimi’s flagship store, “Shibuya Miyamasuzaka,” has reopened. A limited-time campaign on Oct. 16 and 17 will offer a silk set with purchases of at least 40,000 yen, including tax. Custom embroidery service by NEEDLE WORK EMBROIDERY will also be available.
Facts
40,000 yen, including tax
Only 2 stores: Kyoto Kawaramachi and Shibuya Miyamasuzaka
55 countries worldwide
More than 1600 stores
Companies mentioned：Intimissimi、Calzedonia Japan株式会社、ONIVERSE、カルツェドニア・グループ、NEEDLE WORK EMBROIDERY、Calzedonia、Intimissimi Uomo、Tezenis、Falconeri、Signorvino、Atelier Emé、Antonio Marras、Cantiere del Pardo、Grand Soleil、Pardo、Van Dutch
Aiming for a “new everyday” embraced by the local community: “Kurashiki Butaman Tengoku,” a specialty pork bun shop, opens Oct. 31 in Ebisu-dori Shopping Street, Kurashiki
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株式会社クラビズ will open “Kurashiki Butaman Tengoku,” a specialty pork bun shop, on Oct. 31, 2026, in Ebisu-dori Shopping Street in Achi, Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture. The long-established 魚春 will oversee product development, and the pork will be sourced from the adjacent butcher shop 肉のいろは.
[Online Shopping Life School: Jan. 16, 2027] The story of “family” behind the masterpieces, revealed through Van Gogh’s letters
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株式会社カタログハウス will hold an “Online Shopping Life School” seminar on Jan. 16, 2027, featuring curator Natsuko Ohashi of 東京都美術館. She will explore Van Gogh’s letters and explain how the support of his brother Theo and wife Johanna helped bring his masterpieces to life, as well as the bonds within his family.
Announcement: Our President Hakuho Appointed Chairman of 国際相撲連盟
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Sho Hakuho, president and representative director of Hakuho Dayan Sumo & Sports Co., Ltd. and the 69th yokozuna, has been appointed chairman of 国際相撲連盟.
To mark Good Couple Day, ゼロハピ ブライダルヤスナガ is offering a November booking bonus: couples who book by Nov. 22 will receive small gifts for up to 100 guests
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株式会社Bria is offering a limited November booking bonus at its ゼロハピ ブライダルヤスナガ大阪 venue to mark Good Couple Day on Nov. 22. Couples who book between Nov. 1 and 22, 2026, will receive small gifts for up to 100 guests.
More than 60% of people in their 20s are “potential job changers”—so why is it still hard to hire? カケハシスカイ launches a free AI-powered “Mid-Career Hiring Capability Assessment”
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株式会社カケハシスカイ launched a free tool called “Mid-Career Hiring Capability Assessment” on Oct. 1, 2026, in response to the fact that more than 60% of people in their 20s are potential job changers. The tool uses AI to assess how effectively a company’s recruitment process turns candidates into fans.
Facts
62.7% of people in their 20s were “potential job changers” open to changing jobs
On Oct. 1, 2026, we launched the “Mid-Career Hiring Capability Assessment,” which evaluates recruitment processes that turn candidates into fans of a company
Enter your information in about 3 minutes
The No. 1 job listing term that discourages applications is “deemed overtime” (55.9%)
The most trusted type of information is “information presented objectively through figures and data” (42.2%)
AI-powered fitness career experience program held at ファディー千歳烏山 (women-only fitness center)
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株式会社FURDI held a 3-day workplace experience program for students from 世田谷区立千歳中学校 at the women-only fitness center ファディー千歳烏山, from Sept. 29 to Oct. 1, 2026.
Yogibo named official partner of “MIZUHO BLUE CHALLENGE,” an international tournament featuring 4 countries, including Japan and Brazil national soccer teams
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株式会社Yogibo has been named an official partner of “MIZUHO BLUE CHALLENGE,” an international soccer tournament to be held in Singapore in Nov. 2026, and will run a campaign to mark the sponsorship.
Women get free entry, karaoke, drinks (including alcohol), darts, and more!! Come to BAL UTAO (Night Out Kiyamachi store)!
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株式会社TOAI, operator of the karaoke chain ジャンカラ, is running a free campaign for women at BAL UTAO (Night Out Kiyamachi store) in Kiyamachi, Kyoto, through Oct. 25.
Facts
Operating 212 locations nationwide
Running through Sunday, Oct. 25
Original18:00～翌5:00のご利用を対象に
All-you-can-drink from more than 160 beverages, including alcohol
Starting Friday, Oct. 16 –
Open 24 hours
We operate more than 200 locations nationwide
Virtual restaurants (10 concepts, more than 360 locations)
35th anniversary collaboration goods for “Future GPX Cyber Formula” and キュアメイドカフェ available for a limited time by preorder, with exclusive bonuses! [株式会社コスパ]
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Collaboration goods celebrating the 35th anniversary of “Future GPX Cyber Formula” and キュアメイドカフェ are available for a limited time by preorder from 株式会社コスパ. A campaign is also underway offering an exclusive anniversary collaboration card with preorders of at least 2,000 yen in related products.
Sonic Rumble Party launches its Halloween 2026 event today!
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株式会社セガ is holding a limited-time Halloween-themed event in the multiplayer party game Sonic Rumble Party through November 5, 2026. Rewards are available through free and paid passes, and limited-edition and returning items are on sale at the Red Star Ring Shop.
Facts
Through November 5, 2026 (Thursday)
30 Red Star Rings
More than 100 types will be available
Memory: 4GB RAM
Free disk space: 7GB or more
Companies mentioned：株式会社セガ、SEGA、Dr.エッグマン、Steam、Google Play Games、Intel、AMD、Nvidia GeForce、Radeon
LIMNO Co., Ltd. to exhibit at Bosai Kokutai 2026 in Tottori
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株式会社LIMNO will exhibit at Bosai Kokutai 2026 in Tottori, taking place in Kurayoshi City on October 17–18, 2026. The exhibit will offer hands-on demonstrations of emergency disaster alerts and notifications using the Funity tablet, a local government information app, stress checks and more.
[Ogori City, Fukuoka Prefecture] City Festival to be held for Showa 100! Featuring a kayokyoku show and bon dancing
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A citizens' festival commemorating Showa 100 will be held in Ogori City, Fukuoka Prefecture, featuring stage events such as a kayokyoku show and bon dancing, displays of working vehicles, food and retail stalls, and more.
[名鉄トヨタホテル] An Evening of Argentina in Toyota to be held on December 15, 2026!
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名鉄トヨタホテル will hold An Evening of Argentina in Toyota on December 15, 2026, an event featuring Argentine music, tango and cuisine. Performers will include Ariel Aldi. Tickets cost 18,000 yen for S seats and 15,000 yen for A seats.
Facts
Dec. 15, 2026
S seats: 18,000 yen
A seats: 15,000 yen
In 23 years
Companies mentioned：株式会社名鉄ホテルホールディングス、名鉄トヨタホテル、在日アルゼンチン共和国大使館、ブエノスアイレス市、日本アルゼンチン協会、ニッポンＴＡＮＧＯ祭り、Japan Tango Life Company、三菱UFJ銀行
西部商工会産業支援センター of 鳥取県商工会連合会 will hold a startup seminar on November 7 and 8 at the Yodoe Cultural Center in Yonago City. The instructor will be Aya Ogura. The application deadline is November 2.
Wellness brand ごリラックス launches its first apparel line, GORELAX WEAR! The first collection goes on sale today, October 16, through the official store, followed by a release on ZOZOTOWN on October 21.
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株式会社パイン・クリエイト is launching GORELAX WEAR, the first apparel line from its wellness-oriented sauna brand ごリラックス. All 5 items will be available for presale through the official store on October 16 and on ZOZOTOWN on October 21.
Travel trade familiarization tour showcases the attractions of Hakusan City, Ishikawa Prefecture
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株式会社REプランニングワークス held a familiarization tour for travel companies in Hakusan City, Ishikawa Prefecture. The tour featured an Ushikubi tsumugi silk experience, NIPPONIA Hakusan Shiramine, the MIZEN Project and the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Hakusan Shirakawa-go White Road (2027).
“A society where everyone can walk in their own way, regardless of disability”: 株式会社グロービズ to exhibit its WIM S walking assistance robot at the Brain Festa Sports Day 2026
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株式会社グロービズ will exhibit at the Brain Festa Sports Day 2026, to be held at BumB Tokyo Sports Culture Center on October 24, 2026, and showcase its WIM S walking assistance robot.
[Free to watch] The “average consumer” won't help you understand your customers. Daiki Iwamura explains how to read behavioral logs as a whole; streaming November 10
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TOYNOVA株式会社 will hold the online event MARKETING NOVA SUMMIT 2026 Autumn on November 10, 2026. Daiki Iwamura of 株式会社ヴァリューズ will deliver the keynote, explaining methods for interpreting behavioral logs.
オリジナルプリント.jp launches 2 masking tape options with selectable lengths and easy web-based file submission
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株式会社イメージ・マジック launched original masking tape for creator merchandise and retail products through its on-demand printing service オリジナルプリント.jp on September 24, 2026. The products come in widths of 15mm and 20mm and are sold in sets of 25.
New ‘Eichiku’ characters “Otherworldly Signboard Girl Mob Gal” and “Immortal Hokkyoku” arrive in the smartphone game Teipen Wars!
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株式会社Plott announced that it has added 2 new SSR-rank ‘Eichiku’ characters to the smartphone game Teipen Wars and will hold a limited-time pickup gacha.
Facts
2 new characters
SSR rank
The number exceeds 10,000
14 million cumulative channel subscribers
24 billion cumulative views
Companies mentioned：株式会社Plott、Plott Games、Plott Inc.
‘A Book to Read When You First Become a Manager of 3 People’ released by 日経BP
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日経BP released Yoshihisa Nomoto's A Book to Read When You First Become a Manager of 3 People on October 16, 2026. The book explains the fundamentals of management and systems for running a team, aimed at newly appointed managers.
資産運用ナビ improves its advisor pages to show reviews from people who have consulted advisors and recommendations for similar advisors
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Advisor Navi Inc. updated the advisor pages on its investment consultation website 資産運用ナビ on October 15, 2026, adding reviews from people who have consulted advisors and recommendations for similar advisors.
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves: Classic costumes for Mai Shiranui and Terry Bogard arrive October 22!
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株式会社SNK announced that classic costumes for “Mai Shiranui” and “Terry Bogard” in the fighting game Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves will be available as paid DLC starting October 22, 2026. The price is 330 yen each (tax included). They will be offered as a pre-order bonus for the Nintendo Switch™ 2 version, while paid downloadable content for other platforms and the Switch version will be available from January 21, 2027.
Facts
Oct. 22, 2026
330 yen
Jan. 21, 2027
Companies mentioned：株式会社SNK、Nintendo Switch™ 2、PlayStation®5、PlayStation®4、Xbox Series X|S、Steam、Epic Games Store
Crowxis (クロウシス) launches 5 graphics card products equipped with AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT, RX 9070 GRE and RX 9060 XT
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シー・エフ・ディー販売 will launch 5 graphics card products equipped with AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT, RX 9070 GRE and RX 9060 XT under its PC parts brand “Crowxis” on October 23, 2026.
Facts
5 graphics card products
Available starting October 23, 2026
Equipped with 16GB GDDR6 memory
Boost clock: 2,970MHz
Estimated retail price: around ¥129,800 (tax included)
Equipped with 12GB GDDR6 memory
Boost clock: 2,790MHz
Estimated retail price: around ¥99,800 (tax included)
Boost clock: 3,230MHz
Estimated retail price: around ¥86,800 (tax included)
Estimated retail price: around ¥84,800 (tax included)
Boost clock: 3,130MHz
Equipped with 8GB GDDR6 memory
Estimated retail price: around ¥64,800 (tax included)
A special roundtable featuring pani, a participant in ABEMA’s original dating reality show Love Catcher Japan 3, fellow アバンギャルディ members and choreographer akane, their “creator,” has been released
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ABEMA has released a YouTube video of a special roundtable for the dating reality show Love Catcher Japan 3. Kenta Sakai, dance group アバンギャルディ, choreographer akane and announcer Yuka Nishizawa appear in the video, discussing the appeal of the show and presenting an original dance performance.
A performance from Koji Kikkawa’s latest tour at the Yoyogi National Gymnasium First Gymnasium will air and stream on WOWOW in December!
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株式会社WOWOW announced that it will broadcast and stream in December the final show of Koji Kikkawa’s latest tour, “Higher and Higher Tour,” held at Yoyogi National Gymnasium First Gymnasium.
Facts
The tour finale will be held on October 16 and 17
Scheduled to air and stream on WOWOW in December
Available as an archive stream on WOWOW On Demand for 1 month
Streaming on Lemino scheduled to begin in December
KPMGジャパン strengthens support structure for preparations to transition to the expected credit loss model
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KPMGジャパン will strengthen its support structure for preparations to transition to the expected credit loss model in response to revisions to financial instrument accounting standards. More than 70 consultants will provide integrated support for accounting, model development and system implementation ahead of mandatory adoption in April 2030.
Facts
More than 70 consultants
Starting with fiscal years beginning April 1, 2030
A major overhaul for the first time in approximately a quarter century
Entries are now open for the 3rd Inner Beauty Food Award!!
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一般社団法人日本インナービューティーダイエット協会 announced that entries are now open for the 3rd Inner Beauty Food Award. Applications will be accepted from October 16 to November 30, 2026. The judging event is scheduled for March 2027, with the award announcement planned for April of the same year.
Free Distribution of a “Travel Guide” to 13 Regions in Conjunction With Mrs. GREEN APPLE Ringo Jam Tour “SHADOWS”
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To mark the 10th anniversary arena tour “SHADOWS” by Mrs. GREEN APPLE fan club Ringo Jam, ぴあ株式会社 will participate as the planning and operations partner and distribute a free regional collaboration booklet, “Travel Itinerary,” in 13 cities.
Facts
2026, marking the 10th anniversary
An arena tour visiting 13 cities for 28 shows starting September 30
28 performances in 13 cities
Submitted by around 20,000 JAM’S nationwide
Companies mentioned：Mrs. GREEN APPLE、Ringo Jam、ぴあ株式会社
Around 10,000 people attend “LUSTER 2026,” FEELCYCLE’s largest-ever event, at Yokohama Arena. Participants are captivated by an immersive spectacle uniting music, lighting and lasers
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“LUSTER 2026,” a major event by FEELCYCLE, the indoor cycling fitness brand operated by 株式会社FEEL CONNECTION, was held at Yokohama Arena from October 2 to 4, 2026, drawing a total of around 10,000 attendees over 3 days.
Facts
Approximately 10,000 people attended
From October 2 (Fri.) through October 4 (Sun.), 2026
From ¥150,000 (¥164,000)
From ¥13,800 (¥15,180)
From ¥11,800 (¥12,980)
From ¥5,800 (¥6,380)
[Total attendance (3 days, all 12 shows)] Approximately 10,000 people
[Free admission, capacity 300] 東大寺 Head Priest Hashimura Kōei to give a special lecture in Iwata City. “Flower of the Land of Tōtōmi: The Sky Where the Seven-Story Pagoda Blossomed” to be held on November 6
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The special lecture “Flower of the Land of Tōtōmi: The Sky Where the Seven-Story Pagoda Blossomed,” hosted by NPO法人プロジェクト7・甦れ七重塔事務局, will be held on November 6, 2026, at GREENITY IWATA in Iwata, Shizuoka Prefecture. The speaker will be Hashimura Kōei, head of the Kegon school and head priest of 東大寺. Admission is free, with a capacity of 300.
University of Tokyo Homecoming Day 2026 | TIME TRAVELER株式会社 Co-CEO and Representative Director Rieko Akiyama to speak at “University of Tokyo × Startups,” a 150th anniversary countdown event at Yasuda Auditorium
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TIME TRAVELER株式会社 Co-CEO and Representative Director Rieko Akiyama will speak at “University of Tokyo × Startups,” a 150th anniversary countdown event to be held at the University of Tokyo’s Yasuda Auditorium on October 17, 2026, and pitch initiatives to extend healthy life expectancy.
魚津観光まちづくり株式会社 will hold the “Great Uozu Crab Frenzy” on Nov. 14 and 15, 2026. In addition to serving 300 steamed crabs as in previous years, the event will feature take-home crab sales, booths from local restaurants and stage events.
Facts
A record-high 300 crabs will be prepared.
Original2026年11月14日（土）・15日（日）に海の駅蜃気楼・イベントスペース
Original「蒸しガニ」の価格は1杯4,000円
300 crabs, up 60 from last year
A total of 5 popular local restaurants over 2 days
The 3 vessels landed a combined total of more than 2.7 tons.
The 3 vessels landed a combined total of more than 2.7 tons (91 cases).
Judy Ongg’s 60th Anniversary Concert Held in Grand Style, with Sachiko Kobayashi and Masatoshi Nakamura Also Joining the Celebration!
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Judy Ongg held “Diva60 The legend of Judy Ongg,” a concert marking 60 years as a singer, and celebrated its success in grand style with appearances by Sachiko Kobayashi, Masatoshi Nakamura and others.
Facts
60 years as a singer
A spectacular success with approximately 4,000 people
As a singer, in 1979
As a woodblock print artist, ever since becoming an apprentice at age 25
A long relationship dating back to when I was 15
For 1 month and a half, filming an American movie
A Taiwanese film marking an appearance after 47 years
A semi-permanent street pickleball court will open for a limited time at a facility directly connected to Kitahiroshima Station in Hokkaido.
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株式会社Birchbit opened “tonari de pickle,” a semi-permanent street pickleball court using a concrete floor, for a limited time on the 3rd floor of the commercial complex トナリエ北広島, directly connected to JR Kitahiroshima Station, on Oct. 11, 2026. The court is intended to serve as a hub for intergenerational and international exchange and is scheduled to remain in place until March 2027.
The film “MOGWAI: If the Stars Had a Sound,” distributed and promoted by FREAK'S MOVIE, opens Friday, Dec. 4!
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The documentary “MOGWAI: If the Stars Had a Sound,” which follows 30 years of the Scottish band MOGWAI, will open on Dec. 4. It is distributed by FREAK'S MOVIE and presented by キングレコード.
Facts
Friday, December 4
Approximately 30 years
90 minutes
11 albums
No. 1 on the UK chart
Companies mentioned：株式会社デイトナ・インターナショナル、FREAK'S MOVIE、FREAK'SSTORE、キングレコード、BG YOUNG TEAM LIMITED
Notice Regarding Approval of the Partial Transfer of the 1st Stock Acquisition Rights
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At a board meeting on Oct. 16, 2026, オリエンタルチエン工業 approved the transfer of part of the 1st stock acquisition rights held by 株式会社Ucapi (4,500 rights) to KAY LEO BROTHERS LIMITED.
Facts
Oct. 16, 2026
Total: 21,000 rights
15,000 rights to Ucapi
6,000 rights to KAY LEO
4,625 rights
450,000 shares of the company’s common stock underlying the rights
4,500 rights
Companies mentioned：オリエンタルチエン工業株式会社、株式会社Ucapi、KAY LEO BROTHERS LIMITED、リスクプロ株式会社
[Sold Out!] JOY MATCH CITY in FUKUOKA Report! 2 Days of Laughter and New Connections!
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有限会社エムアイシー総合企画, operator of the Jメール matchmaking service with more than 24 years of operating experience, held the large-scale street matchmaking event “JOY MATCH CITY in FUKUOKA” in Fukuoka City. A total of 1,000 people attended over 2 days, and tickets sold out.
From “supporting your favorite = merchandise” to “supporting your favorite = fashion.” A new trend in men’s style, revealed by insights into young people on the ground.
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株式会社ウィゴー will launch its “FAVE GEAR” series on Oct. 16, 2026, as a new trend incorporating fan activities into men’s fashion. A WE LABO survey showed strong demand for ita bags, and the series will feature model TORA.
Facts
63% said there was demand.
The total number of followers exceeds 700,000.
Approximately 190 stores nationwide
Friday, Oct. 16, 2026; online sales begin at 10 a.m. the same day
Eyelet-belt ita bag / ¥4,999 (¥5,499 including tax)
Tomakomai City, Hokkaido, seeks participants for “Furusato Resident Experience WEEK END” (1/14–1/17), a chance to experience dual-region living while enjoying Hokkaido’s “ice city” through ice hockey, illuminations and more.
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Tomakomai City, Hokkaido, is seeking participants for “Furusato Resident Experience WEEK END,” a dual-region living experience program to be held Jan. 14–17, 2027. Through activities such as watching ice hockey and meeting local residents, the program offers participants from outside Hokkaido a chance to stay in the city and take part in community activities.
Facts
Thursday, Jan. 14–Sunday, Jan. 17, 2027
Up to 20 people
1,100 yen worth of 道南バス cards
20,000-yen transportation and accommodation reimbursement
【千葉ジェッツ】Five-member boy band “WILD BLUE” to appear at home game vs. Osaka on 11/10 (Tue)!
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Five-member boy band “WILD BLUE” will appear at the 千葉ジェッツふなばし vs. 大阪エヴェッサ game on November 10. A social media video featuring Jumbo-kun inspired the appearance, and the group will perform at halftime and during pregame warmups.
A fall-and-winter-only “choose-your-own hot pot course” launches on the ジャンカラ rooftop on Friday, October 16!
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株式会社TOAI, which operates the karaoke chain ジャンカラ, will begin offering fall-and-winter-only hot pot courses at all ジャンオク rooftop entertainment venues from October 16, 2026. The Yoイドコロ Tenma location will offer a special mixed offal hot pot and A5 Japanese Black beef shabu-shabu, while regular locations will offer 3 courses: a warming hot pot, shabu-shabu, and beef sukiyaki. All courses include all-you-can-drink.
Facts
Operating 212 locations nationwide
From Friday, October 16, 2026
4 kinds of mixed offal
¥3,480 per serving
¥4,480 per serving
¥6,980 per serving
¥3,980 per serving
¥4,980 per serving
¥5,480 per serving
Enjoy a full 3 hours
We operate more than 200 locations nationwide
Virtual restaurants (10 concepts, more than 360 locations)
The 40th Greenery Fair will be held at とくしま植物園 on October 18, 令和8年. The program will include a photo contest, exhibition and sales, hands-on workshops, and a donation corner.
SATOYAMA TERRACE, a lodging facility operated by 株式会社アミナコレクション, has won the 2026 Good Design Award. Located in the satoyama countryside of Futtsu, Chiba Prefecture, the facility promotes satoyama restoration using firefly habitat recovery as an indicator and offers architecture and sauna experiences that make use of the wind, water, and terrain.
Two new models of multifunctional railway heavy machinery to be deployed on operational lines
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West Japan Railway will introduce 2 new models—the “single-arm robot for heavy-duty work” and the “mass-production humanoid robot”—to improve safety and productivity, and will begin using them for equipment maintenance on operational lines in fall 2026.
【PAPAS】“A.G. Spalding & Bros” × “PAPAS”: 50 Japan-made loopwheel sweatshirts to go on sale from November 28 at the Marunouchi flagship store. Copy
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A collaborative sweatshirt by “A.G. Spalding & Bros” and “PAPAS” will go on sale in a limited run of 50 at the PAPAS Marunouchi flagship store from November 28, 2026. Made with Japan-produced loopwheel cotton, it is priced at ¥38,000 before tax.
“Whisky to Share a Life With,” with Atsushi Muroi as creative director, wins “ACC Bronze” in 2 categories at the “2026 66th ACC TOKYO CREATIVITY AWARDS”
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“Whisky to Share a Life With” by Kirin Beer, with Atsushi Muroi of 株式会社アーキセプトシティ as creative director, won ACC Bronze at the 2026 66th ACC TOKYO CREATIVITY AWARDS.
Original【沖縄初上陸】食べログ「焼肉 TOKYO 百名店」選出の『大衆焼肉 暴飲暴食』が那覇・久茂地に10月19日OPEN！
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Original株式会社アイランズと株式会社WESTが運営する「新進気鋭グループ」は、食べログ「焼肉 TOKYO 百名店 2025」選出の焼肉ブランド「大衆焼肉 暴飲暴食」を2026年10月19日に沖縄県那覇市久茂地にオープンさせる。ドリンク1杯99円などの価格設定で展開し、今後は会員制焼肉「新進気鋭」も進出予定。
“Ginjo brewing” newly designated an Important Intangible Cultural Property. Naohiko Noguchi, who has devoted more than 70 years to sake brewing, becomes its holder and the first sake master brewer to be named a “Living National Treasure.”
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株式会社農口尚彦研究所 announced that master brewer Naohiko Noguchi has been recognized as a holder of “Ginjo brewing,” an Important Intangible Cultural Property, becoming the first sake master brewer to be named a “Living National Treasure.”
Notice of capital and business alliance with Unison Capital and A3 Capital
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ビジョンクラフト株式会社 has entered into a capital and business alliance with Unison Capital and A3 Capital to accelerate M&A execution, support the growth of participating companies, and improve productivity through the use of AI.
The first title from new brand “CygamesEdge,” “崩落の国,” launches its demo today, October 16!
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株式会社Cygames began distributing the demo for “崩落の国,” the first title from its new brand “CygamesEdge,” on Steam® on October 16. The game is scheduled for release on PlayStation®5, Nintendo Switch™ 2, and Steam® on November 5, 2026, priced at ¥1,100 including tax.
Facts
Estimated play time: about 15–30 minutes
Scheduled for release on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026
The sale price has been set at 1,100 yen (tax included).
About 3 hours on a first playthrough
Companies mentioned：株式会社Cygames、CygamesEdge、株式会社ゼレオ、Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC.、Valve Corporation
Actor 岩瀬洋志 appears on the cover of AERA! “I can stay strong because I’m enjoying myself” / Cover feature: “Considering revisions to the Imperial House Law: Where is the Imperial Family headed?” / AERA goes on sale Oct. 19
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Actor 岩瀬洋志 appears on the cover of the Oct. 26 issue of AERA. The cover feature examines the future of the Imperial Family in light of the revised Imperial House Law taking effect. The issue also includes coverage of Kei Nishikori’s retirement from professional tennis, an interview with 渡辺満里奈, and a report from a candidate site for a nuclear waste disposal facility in 小笠原村.
ゲットワークス begins full operation and accepts orders for a container-type data center made of 4 linked 40-foot containers, designed to support large-scale GPU clusters.
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株式会社ゲットワークス has begun full operation and is accepting orders for a container-type data center made of 4 linked 40-foot containers, designed to support large-scale GPU clusters. The water-cooled model can accommodate 256 GPU servers (2,048 GPUs), with available power of 3,000 kW or more. The company plans to exhibit a working unit at “Japan IT Week Autumn 2026,” to be held Oct. 21–23.
The main building of 奈良ホテル is set to be designated a National Important Cultural Property. Preservation and succession efforts are underway for the historic building, which opened in 1909.
株式会社スノーピーク will launch “Pertex Light Weight Down,” a lightweight, highly insulating down series for fall/winter 26, starting Oct. 16. The outer fabric uses PERTEX® QUANTUM, and the garments feature washable 800-fill-power down. The lineup includes 3 products: a jacket, a vest and a women’s jacket.
株式会社YStory launches exploratory study using real-world data from menopausal women in collaboration with Kyoto University
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株式会社YStory will launch an exploratory study using real-world data from menopausal women in collaboration with the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at 京都大学医学部附属病院.
The 2026 fall/winter exclusive outerwear collection from “OSHMAN’S” × “TAION” arrives Oct. 16; the 2nd installment of the popular triple collaboration with “DANNER” from last year is also in the lineup
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株式会社オッシュマンズ・ジャパン will release its 2026 fall/winter exclusive outerwear collection with “TAION” starting Oct. 16. Following last year’s positive reception, the “ASTORIA DOWN DUFFLE COAT” will also be offered as the 2nd collaboration with “DANNER.”
Italian jewelry brand ブチェラッティ will open a boutique on the 2nd floor of the main building at 松坂屋名古屋店 on Oct. 16, 2026, and will offer an early release of new pieces from the “Torsade” collection.
Full lineup announced for the “TOKYO ANIME NEXT” screenings! Applications also open for free programs, including networking sessions and seminars with directors and production teams
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一般社団法人日本動画協会 is inviting applications for the screening lineup and free programs at “TOKYO ANIME NEXT,” which will be held from Oct. 30 to Nov. 2, 2026.
Facts
From Friday, October 30, 2026, through Monday, November 2
Screenings of 10 works have been confirmed
Screenings of all 14 works will be held across 16 sessions
DocBase now supports passkey login — enabling simple, phishing-resistant logins without entering a password
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株式会社クレイ began supporting passkey login for its information-sharing tool DocBase on Oct. 9, 2026. Users can now log in securely with biometric authentication or a PIN, without entering a password or two-factor authentication code. The feature is available on all plans at no additional cost.
現場Hub株式会社 selected to take the stage at the Pitch Arena at B Dash Camp 2026 Fall in Fukuoka!
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現場Hub株式会社 has been selected to take the stage at the Pitch Arena pitch contest at the invitation-only conference B Dash Camp 2026 Fall in Fukuoka, to be held in Fukuoka in November 2026. The company provides 現場Hub, a vertical AI service specializing in the construction industry, and was selected as one of the 12 participating companies from more than 150 applicants.
Facts
Dates: Nov. 11–13, 2026
More than 150 applicants
12 participating startups
Monthly cost-entry work was reduced from 2 days to 1 hour
Illustrator Ogipote to appear! “Eshi 100 Exhibition” and Toyo Art School launch collaborative lecture series, with the first event on Oct. 25
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Toyo Art School, an art college in Tokyo, is launching a collaborative lecture series with the illustration festival Eshi 100 Exhibition, organized by 産経新聞社. The first event will be a special lecture by illustrator Ogipote on Oct. 25, 2026.
Manga Productions sponsors TOKYO ANIME NEXT! Seminar to explore the making of a Japan-Saudi co-production; advance registration now open!
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Manga Productions is sponsoring TOKYO ANIME NEXT, to be held in Tokyo from Oct. 30 to Nov. 2, 2026, and will hold a seminar showcasing the behind-the-scenes story of Saudi National Day 96, an anime co-produced by Japan and Saudi Arabia.
An overview of the Kanagawa Potogarahi project, in which photographer Masashi Asada visits Nakai Town in Kanagawa Prefecture to photograph residents and landscapes in a retro style, along with information about an exhibition in Nakai Town in December 2026.
Facts
Original３３市町村すべてへ
Photographed in Kaisei and Manazuru towns in fiscal 2025
The event will be held in Nakai and Hakone towns in fiscal 2026
Residents photographed at 10 locations
Exhibition in December at なかい里都まち♡CAFE in town
All photographs from the 4 towns, including Kaisei and Manazuru
The 34th Kimura Ihei Award for Photography
The 34th Kimura Ihei Award for Photography (fiscal 2008)
In 2020, these two photo books served as the basis
In April 2025, at Shitennoji Temple in Tsu, Mie Prefecture, his hometown
Saturday, Dec. 5–Saturday, Dec. 26, 2026
10:30～16:00
Parking spaces: 162
Companies mentioned：公益財団法人神奈川芸術文化財団、神奈川県立県民ホール、赤々舎、青幻舎、東宝、テルモ株式会社、POLKA、宮川酒店、木之花保育園、五所八幡宮、里やま直売所、なかい里都まち♡CAFE、中井スポーツパートナーズ、PARCO MUSEUM TOKYO、水戸芸術館、三重県立美術館、日本写真映像専門学校
Around 60% have missed out on a holiday beauty coffret! Moving on to “my go-to and reward cosmetics,” without insisting on limited editions. | BEAUTY INSIGHTS JOURNAL #4: Survey on winter “self-rewards”
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Results of a joint survey by 株式会社PA Communication and ネオマーケティング, BEAUTY INSIGHTS JOURNAL #4. The survey examined attitudes toward winter bonuses and year-end “self-rewards.” Around 80% hoped to buy limited-edition items and valued a “special feel,” while around 60% had missed out on a purchase, with the rate particularly high among people in their 20s and 30s. After missing out, respondents tended to switch to standard products.
Facts
66.3% overall (663 people)
73.5% among people in their 20s
71.3% among people in their 30s
Bought a standard product from the brand they wanted: 32.0%
A loungewear collection based on the anime The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. is here!
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株式会社ニットファクトリー is launching Palude, a collection of loungewear and miscellaneous goods featuring characters from the anime The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. Pre-orders run from Oct. 19 to Nov. 16, 2026.
[Available only at ANA FESTA in Naha Airport through Saturday, Oct. 31] A new Okinawa souvenir favorite! Introducing Ryukyu Caramel Sand – Brown Sugar and Kinako
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米屋株式会社 will begin advance sales at ANA FESTA in Naha Airport of Ryukyu Caramel Sand – Brown Sugar and Kinako, made with Okinawan brown sugar and kinako.
[Limited time] “Kasasagi de Go! Digital Ticket” (Hakata/Saga–Hizen-Kashima/Hizen-Hama) goes on sale through my route starting Oct. 20!
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The Kasasagi de Go! Digital Ticket from JR九州 will go on sale through the my route app, operated by Toyota Financial Services, starting Oct. 20, 2026. Round-trip tickets and limited express reserved-seat tickets between Hakata/Saga and Hizen-Kashima/Hizen-Hama will be discounted by up to ¥2,000.
KANSAI COLLECTION 2027 SPRING＆SUMMER confirmed! Popular guests and models to appear, including TOBE’s Hiromitsu Kitayama and CLASS SEVEN, and rock band Young Skinny
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The fashion event “KANSAI COLLECTION 2027 SPRING & SUMMER,” organized by 関西コレクション実行委員会, will be held at Kyocera Dome Osaka on Feb. 23, 2027. Artists including Hiromitsu Kitayama, CLASS SEVEN and Young Skinny, as well as numerous models and guests including Seiichiro Kato, will appear.
Anime “Onegai AiPri” Episode 29: Synopsis and preview images released!
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The synopsis and preview images for Episode 29 of the anime “Onegai AiPri” have been released, along with information on related toys and amusement games.
[Held Nov. 5; free to attend] RTB House Japan explains: “In an era when all advertising AI looks the same, what should you look for?”
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ExchangeWireJAPAN, operated by 株式会社デジタルインファクト, will hold a free online event, “ThoughtLeaders,” on Nov. 5, with Tetsuji Okuuchi of RTB House Japan as a guest. They will discuss how to evaluate advertising AI and ad delivery in a cookieless environment.
Facts
Nov. 5, 2026
From 17:00
Companies mentioned：株式会社シード・プランニング、株式会社デジタルインファクト、ExchangeWireJAPAN、RTB House Japan、RTB House Japan株式会社
Popular routes are first come, first served! Head to seasonal gourmet food and hot springs. With a wide range of routes from Hokkaido to Okinawa, the “ジェットスター × グッドトリップエクスプレス” package plans help you secure the destination you want!
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日本空輸株式会社 has released the latest travel dates for its “Jetstar Package Plan” feature, which uses ジェットスタージャパン’s route network, and highlights affordable domestic trips to resort areas including Okinawa, Kyushu and Hokkaido.
[オイシックス新潟アルビレックスBC] An inside look at head coach Hayata Ito’s “food training”! 3 young players struggle with a monster bowl weighing 2 kg in total!
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オイシックス新潟アルビレックスBC posted a video on its YouTube channel featuring “food training” led by head coach Hayata Ito. It showed 3 young players and the coach taking on a bowl weighing 2 kg in total.
Nagano Prefecture HAKUBA VALLEY [Tsugaike Mountain Resort] to open for the 2026–27 season on Dec. 1! 18 state-of-the-art snowmaking machines to be newly installed!
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栂池ゴンドラリフト株式会社 announced that Tsugaike Mountain Resort in Nagano Prefecture’s HAKUBA VALLEY will open for the 2026–27 season on Dec. 1. The resort will strengthen its snowmaking capacity by installing 18 state-of-the-art snowmaking machines, including units made by デマクレンコ社, and will add a 6-person chairlift, “T3,” made by LEITNER-POMA社. The number of ski resorts participating in the NSD Kids Program will also expand to 16, and early-bird tickets are now on sale.
Facts
18 snowmaking machines
The 2026–27 winter season will begin on Dec. 1, 2026.
A total of 92 units
Longest run: 5,000 meters
Up to 34% OFF
16 facilities in total
The previous “7 minutes 6 seconds”
to “5 minutes 12 seconds”
Companies mentioned：日本スキー場開発株式会社、栂池ゴンドラリフト株式会社、日本駐車場開発グループ、日本駐車場開発株式会社、デマクレンコ社、LEITNER-POMA社、ロッテ アライ リゾート、ホワイトワールド尾瀬岩鞍、VAIL RESORTS、任天堂、クリーチャーズ、GAME FREAK inc.
“KAORIUM,” an AI that puts scents into words, featured at “TGM fragrance studio” at タカシマヤ ゲートタワーモール
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SCENTMATIC株式会社 will offer a scent-selection experience using “KAORIUM,” an AI that puts scents into words, and “Fragrance Journey” at “TGM fragrance studio,” which will be held at タカシマヤ ゲートタワーモール from Oct. 7, 2026.
A shift in the Greater Tokyo used-condominium market: a sharp increase in new inventory in central Tokyo lies behind 6 consecutive months of declining sales
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The sharp increase in inventory of relatively new condominiums in Tokyo’s 5 central wards has been cited as a factor behind 6 consecutive months of declining sales in the Greater Tokyo used-condominium market. This reflects a structural shift caused by weakening investment and resale demand and a gap with the purchasing power of owner-occupiers; the market is not deteriorating uniformly.
Indie game exhibition “Tokyo Game Dungeon 14” to feature MAGES.’ development team “未来ガジェット研究室”
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株式会社MAGES.’ development team “未来ガジェット研究室” will make its first appearance at the indie game exhibition “Tokyo Game Dungeon 14,” to be held on Oct. 31, 2026. The 3 titles on display are “ZOMBIE防災訓練,” “爆盛食堂” and the new FPS “Juggernaut,” scheduled for release on Steam this winter.
“FX automated trading simulation feature” launching on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026; users will be able to check profits and losses and required margin on PC and smartphone apps
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Matsui Securities will begin offering its “FX automated trading simulation feature” free of charge to FX account holders from Oct. 17, 2026. Users will be able to check profits and losses, required margin and swap profits and losses on PC and smartphone apps, and place orders under the same conditions.
[Takasaki Takashimaya (Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture)] PARCELLE JEWELRY to open a pop-up shop
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PARCELLE JEWELRY, the jewelry brand of 株式会社PARCELLE, will hold a limited-time pop-up shop at 高崎髙島屋 from Oct. 21 to 27, 2026. The shop will showcase new designs such as “Pico” and rail-set rings, and offer one-of-a-kind jewelry handcrafted by Japanese artisans.
[APAMAN Group] Special art exhibition brings the history and beauty of Kyoto to Akita during the autumn foliage season
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株式会社あきた芸術村, a group company of the APAMAN Group, will hold a special art exhibition themed around Daigoji in Semboku, Akita Prefecture, starting October 17, 2026. The exhibition will display 19 winning works from the 2nd EL CAMINO ART AWARD and promote tourism in conjunction with Akita’s autumn foliage season.
Interviews with 5 overseas residents, as soon as the same day, starting at 150,000 yen | Launch of Overseas Resident AI Interviews using an AI moderator
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株式会社ネオマーケティング has launched its Overseas Resident AI Interview service, which uses an AI moderator. Combining ファストインサイト株式会社’s Fast Insight platform with its own research expertise, the service supports initial assessments of overseas markets and hypothesis testing, starting at 150,000 yen for 5 people, with turnaround as soon as the same day.