Featuring masterpieces by Living National Treasures and other works, the exhibition presents 299 pieces, focusing on artists from Hokuriku! [73rd Japan Traditional K工芸 Exhibition, Kanazawa]
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The 73rd Japan Traditional Craft Exhibition, Kanazawa, opens at the Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Art on October 30, 2026, showcasing 299 works, primarily by Living National Treasures and artists from Hokuriku.
Prosen Studio offers foreign-film, anime and game audio production, as well as post-production services, centered on its high-security studio facilities
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Prosen Studio, a group company of Asahi Broadcasting Group Holdings, provides audio production for foreign films, anime and games, as well as post-production services. Its facilities include high-security equipment audited by TPN and studios compatible with Dolby Atmos.
カルティブ and あいち銀行 co-host information-sharing session for local governments to promote corporate hometown tax donations
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株式会社カルティブ and あいち銀行 jointly held an information-sharing session on promoting corporate hometown tax donations for local government officials from Aichi and Gifu prefectures on October 9, 2026.
ALCANTARA® unveils projects with ルノー, オペル, アルファ ロメオ and ピニンファリーナデザイン at the 2026 Paris Motor Show
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At the 2026 Paris Motor Show, ALCANTARA® unveiled 4 new projects with ルノー, オペル, アルファ ロメオ and ピニンファリーナデザイン, featuring the material in each brand’s interiors and exhibition spaces.
Picture book and goods store “EHONS” celebrates its 5th anniversary
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Picture book and goods store “EHONS,” operated by 丸善ジュンク堂書店, celebrates its 5th anniversary in October 2026. The store will publish an official book and hold commemorative events and fairs.
The event “Tea Time with a Tea Shop: Japanese Black Tea” was held in 狭山市, where participants connected with producers and grew more interested in attending future events and visiting the shops.
“Sanix Cup U-17 International Handball Exchange Tournament 2026”
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The “Sanix Cup U-17 International Handball Exchange Tournament 2026” will be held in Fukuoka Prefecture starting October 23, 2026, with 8 boys’ teams and 8 girls’ teams from Japan and abroad taking part.
KT-NET Festa 2026 to be held on 11/10 with the theme “Co-Creation” [Free admission] — Learn tips for successful co-creation projects and connect with new business partners
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KT-NET, a business collaboration organization for IT companies, will hold “KT-NET Festa 2026,” an event themed around “co-creation,” on November 10, 2026. The program will include talks and exhibits by アビームコンサルティング株式会社 and 株式会社KDDI総合研究所. Capacity is 150 people, and admission is free.
Largest scale ever! “THE TIME, & Omezagourmet Fair” opens at Onoda Sunpark in Yamaguchi on Friday, October 23!
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The “THE TIME, & Omezagourmet Fair,” a food and regional products fair planned by 株式会社TBSグロウディア, will be held at Onoda Sunpark in Yamaguchi Prefecture from October 23 to November 4. The largest edition to date will feature a total of 66 stores, including first-time and special vendors offering popular sweets and gourmet foods from around Japan. Official merchandise for “THE TIME,” and “VIVANT” will also be sold.
[First-ever event at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building] Certified coaches provide hands-on instruction in the popular new sport of pickleball. Ashal Design plans and runs a Tokyo-sponsored trial event
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株式会社アーシャルデザイン has been commissioned to plan and operate “Pickleball Challenge Days in Tocho,” a Tokyo-sponsored pickleball experience event, which will be held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building’s Citizens’ Plaza from October 4 to November 29, 2026.
株式会社レンタルのニッケン has signed an annual sponsorship agreement for the Omagari Fireworks, held in Daisen, Akita Prefecture, starting in fiscal 2026. Through 5 years of sponsorship, it will contribute to the operation of the event and the development of the local community.
Will it stay crispy after you take it home? Too spicy for kids? 3 new McDonald’s chicken items: “questions before buying” revealed by 100 AI personas
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シースリーレーヴ株式会社 used 100 AI personas to analyze questions prospective customers might have about 3 new chicken burgers from 日本マクドナルド, scheduled for release on Oct. 21. Key concerns included the level of spiciness, how long the texture would last, and nutritional information.
Facts
100 AI personas
A total of 500 responses were received
35 personas asked about the level of spiciness and heat
23 personas asked about nutritional values
16 personas asked about meal deals, coupons and discounts
6 personas asked how long the coating would stay crisp
Demonstration of technologies comprising the OGENTS® automated shield tunneling system completed
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株式会社大林組 has completed individual demonstrations at 10 sites in Japan of the 6 technologies that make up OGENTS, a system aimed at automating the entire shield tunneling process. Estimates indicate that applying all the technologies could reduce staffing by around 40%–50% compared with conventional construction arrangements. Integrated demonstrations are planned by December 2027.
2.5D idol group “ブラフラ” releases music video for 1st anniversary song “逆光のスペクトル,” celebrating its journey so far and resolve for the future, on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026!
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The 2.5D idol group “ブラフラ,” affiliated with 株式会社VOISING, released the music video for its 1st anniversary song “逆光のスペクトル” and began selling 1st anniversary merchandise on the same day. The group also plans to hold a solo concert at Zepp DiverCity in January 2027.
Facts
A 6-member 2.5D idol group
A new song celebrating the 1st anniversary
Sunday, October 18, 2026
Sunday, Oct. 25, 18:00
Total YouTube views of 20 million
100,000 subscribers on the official YouTube channel
The 1st original song "Kizuaki" has 1.1 million views
Exhibiting the Teladoc HEALTH telemedicine system at the 30th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Telemedicine and Telecare Association
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ウィーメックス株式会社 will exhibit its real-time telemedicine system, Teladoc HEALTH TV Pro 300, at the 30th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Telemedicine and Telecare Association, to be held at Pacifico Yokohama in November 2026, and will hold a luncheon seminar.
Futaba Station West Housing District wins an Encouragement Award in the Urban Space Division of the FY Reiwa 8 Urban Landscape Awards
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The Futaba Station West Housing District, whose design involved Pacific Consultants, won an Encouragement Award in the Urban Space Division of the FY Reiwa 8 Urban Landscape Awards.
[Co-op Deli] “Korean-Style Sweet and Spicy Mackerel and Burdock Bento,” a Smart Meal standards-compliant lunch box developed by students in the Department of Food Culture and Nutrition at 日本栄養大学, to go on sale at stores operated by 5 member cooperatives starting Monday, Oct. 19
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コープデリ生活協同組合連合会 will launch “Korean-Style Sweet and Spicy Mackerel and Burdock Bento,” a Smart Meal standards-compliant lunch box developed by students through an industry-academia collaboration with 日本栄養大学, at 5 member cooperatives starting Oct. 19.
Facts
Price: 698 yen
753 yen, including tax
Energy: 711 kcal
Protein: 24.7 g
Fat: 21.4 g
Carbohydrates: 105.8 g
Salt equivalent: 2.1 g
Weight of vegetables and other ingredients: 145.7 g
アイスリーデザイン’s “Everyone AI Shift” named a finalist for the GenAI HR Awards 2026
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株式会社アイスリーデザイン has been named a finalist in the small and medium-sized enterprise category of the corporate sector at the GenAI HR Awards 2026, organized by 一般社団法人生成AI活用普及協会 (GUGA), and will advance to the final judging on Nov. 11, 2026, at Makuhari Messe.
Facts
100% have earned the Generative AI Passport
AI has been implemented in 30 tasks in the corporate department
Operational efficiency improved by 58.2%
Achieved annual savings of 1,565 working hours
To be held at Makuhari Messe on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026
“クウゼン（KUZEN）” wins “Leader” in the ITreview Grid Award for 4 consecutive periods
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The customer engagement platform “クウゼン（KUZEN）,” provided by 株式会社クウゼン, won “Leader” for the 4th consecutive period in the LINE Marketing Tools category of the ITreview Grid Award 2026 Fall, organized by アイティクラウド株式会社.
Simply add it to your bath for an aromatic soak surrounded by fragrance. Gift boxes featuring bath salts from aroma design brand “BALLON” and towels made in Senshu are now available from HYACCA
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HYACCA株式会社 is launching 3 gift box varieties combining aromatic bath salts from the aroma design brand “BALLON” with towels made in Senshu, through its online shop, HYACCA.
Korea’s viral “Dubai chewy cookies” arrive in Shibuya! “DO and DU” opens a limited-time pop-up at Shibuya Scramble Square
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MXN JAPAN Inc. will open a limited-time pop-up for “DO and DU” at Shibuya Scramble Square from October 15 to 21, 2026, as part of DISTRICT SEOUL, hosted by Korea’s 新世界百貨店.
i-plugグループ establishes “i-plug Early Career Research Institute,” a think tank to shed light on young people’s careers and values
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株式会社i-plug has established “i-plug Early Career Research Institute,” a think tank that uses proprietary data to shed light on young people’s careers and values. N伸明 Tanaka will serve as director, and the institute will make policy recommendations on HR strategies and career development in response to social changes, including the spread of generative AI.
TBWA HAKUHODO to hold 8th “Disruption® Lounge”; theme: “AI with a Genome: Is That Creativity Yours, or…?”
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株式会社TBWA HAKUHODO will hold the 8th “Disruption® Lounge” online on November 27, 2026, with “AI with a Genome” as its theme. Guests will include author Shamizui and Junichi Rekimoto, deputy director of ソニーコンピュータサイエンス研究所.
[Handa, Aichi Prefecture] HANDA SPORTS DAY 2026, created with university students. In response to a participation rate of just 4% among people in their 20s, 5 university students join the organizing committee.
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To address the low participation rate among people in their 20s, Handa, Aichi Prefecture, will appoint 5 students from 日本福祉大学 to the organizing committee and involve them from the planning stage of “HANDA SPORTS DAY 2026.”
[Previously unreleased data revealed] China and Shikoku offer spectacular ocean views and numerous renowned hot springs! The top 10 in the Chugoku and Shikoku region in “ニフティ温泉 Annual Rankings 2025” revealed all at once!
“Architecture Conference 2026” announces 4 additional special speakers, including NOTA and Base44! Set a solid foundation for design decisions in the AI era. Event to be held November 26 and 27.
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ファインディ株式会社 has announced 4 additional special speakers for “Architecture Conference 2026,” to be held November 26 and 27, 2026: NTT DOCOMO, Uber Technologies, Inc., NOTA株式会社 and Base44. The event aims to help solve challenges related to design decisions in the AI era, and a related book fair will also be held.
Facts
4 new speakers confirmed as special speakers
To be held on November 26 (Thursday) and 27 (Friday), 2026
24 books written or translated by the speakers
24 books written or translated by the speakers (9 companies)
A total of 5,549 people registered to attend over the 2 days
We aim to receive more than 5,000 registrations again this year
The service has approximately 300,000 registered members to date
Used by more than 5,600 companies, from startups in Japan and abroad to large corporations
Multilingual support launches for the resident app “いい生活Home” and the office tenant management app “いい生活Tenant”
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株式会社いい生活 has launched multilingual support in English and Chinese (Traditional and Simplified) for its resident app “いい生活Home” and office tenant management app “いい生活Tenant.” The update is expected to enable smoother communication with foreign residents and tenants and reduce costs.
Study sheds light on how the configuration of river networks affects basin water balances during floods; proposes an appropriate range for setting river networks in numerical analyses
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A research group at 東京理科大学 conducted numerical analyses of flooding in the Ichinomiya River basin in Chiba Prefecture in September 2023, shedding light on how the range used to configure river networks affects water balances. The study found that an upstream drainage area threshold (Amin) of 0.1–0.2 km2 is appropriate. The findings are expected to be applied to assessments of flood-control effectiveness under climate change.
野村アセットマネジメント株式会社 will hold a career-focused event on December 11, 2026, hosted by the Asset Management Women’s Forum (AMWF), a network promoting women’s participation in the asset management industry.
株式会社イーオン will offer a free special seminar, “Complete-Copy Chinese Training Course,” led by Midori Takagi, known for NHK Radio’s “まいにち中国語,” at ハオ中国語アカデミー on Sunday, November 29, 2026!
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ハオ中国語アカデミー, operated by 株式会社イーオン, will hold a free special seminar on November 29, 2026, led by Midori Takagi, an instructor on NHK Radio’s “まいにち中国語.”
“Akita Direct-from-the-Source Market” to be held at Omiya Station!!!
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Organized by JR East’s Akita Branch, the “Akita Direct-from-the-Source Market” will be held at the event space at the west exit of Omiya Station from October 21, 2026. The event will sell Akita Prefecture’s famous sweets, local sake and processed goods, as well as collaboration products with ヨックモック and limited-edition products featuring “Hako-byun.”
東北新社 to make its first appearance at “G-STAR 2026,” one of South Korea’s largest game shows, aiming to build new partnerships in the Asian market
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株式会社東北新社 will make its first appearance at the “G-STAR 2026” game show, to be held in Busan, South Korea, in November 2026, with the aim of building partnerships in the Asian market.
“Human? Bean?” A mysterious 4-person group becomes plush toys! Original prize “Ningen Mame” available exclusively at エブリデイ!
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株式会社東洋 will release plush toys (L size) of its original character “Ningen Mame” at select locations from October 10, 2026, as part of its “エブリデイ Original Prizes” crane game prize series.
株式会社東洋 announced that it will extend the final day of business at its crane game theme park エブリデイ多摩ノ国 by 3 days, through November 3, 2026, and hold a special event and closing ceremony to express its gratitude.
Cyber Security Cloud begins business partnership with TWOSTONE Sync, part of the TWOSTONE＆Sonsグループ
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株式会社サイバーセキュリティクラウド has begun a business partnership with 株式会社TWOSTONE Sync, part of the TWOSTONE＆Sonsグループ, to provide web security services including the cloud-based WAF “Kogai遮断-kun” and ongoing operational support.
Facts
It is said that there is a shortage of approximately 110,000 people
Top 10 Information Security Threats 2026
3rd place
No. 4
Founded in 2013 as 株式会社BrandingEngineer
Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Mothers market on July 7, 2020...
Securities code: 7352
Changed its name to “株式会社TWOSTONE&Sons...” on June 1, 2023
【木村屋總本店】<New product> “Aomori Apple Anpan,” made with apples from Aomori Prefecture, goes on sale November 1!
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株式会社木村屋總本店 will launch “Aomori Apple Anpan,” made with apples from Aomori Prefecture, at supermarkets and retailers in and around the Kanto region starting November 1, 2026.
Managing Executive Officer and Co-Founder Ryo Yoshioka selected as a finalist in the Business Division of the “Japan CxO Award 2026”
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Ryo Yoshioka, managing executive officer and co-founder of 株式会社ウィルゲート, has been selected as a finalist in the Business Division of the “Japan CxO Award 2026.” The awards ceremony is scheduled for November 16, 2026.
IKUSA, an “all-around play company” with a track record of 1,600 projects annually, to exhibit at the “Employee Benefits EXPO” within the “11th General Affairs, HR and Accounting Week [Osaka],” opening at INTEX Osaka on November 18!
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株式会社IKUSA will exhibit at the “Employee Benefits EXPO” within the “11th General Affairs, HR and Accounting Week [Osaka],” which opens at INTEX Osaka on November 18, 2026.
Stories with infinite possibilities unfold for each reader. An original Itabashi wimmelbook, a wordless picture book, has been published!
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東京都板橋区 has created the original “Itabashi Wimmelbook,” a wordless picture book, as the first project under “KAMIBANK,” in collaboration with printing and bookbinding businesses in the ward.
SHE surveys “Career and Lifestyle Views of Women in Fukuoka” | How people are coping with rising prices: “Upskilling” in Tokyo, “saving money” in Fukuoka
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SHE株式会社 compared career and lifestyle views among women in Tokyo and Fukuoka. The survey found that while “saving money” is the main response to rising prices in Fukuoka, a lack of job options is hindering women’s desire to acquire skills and change jobs.
Facts
“Saving money and reviewing fixed expenses” at 20.1%
Just 4.0% said they were “learning specialized and digital skills”
18.4% of women in Fukuoka said they had “visited job-search websites or viewed job listings” in the past 6 months
17.7% also said it was “difficult to find a desired industry or job type”
Original無理のない収入アップを望む福岡女性が合わせて約3割(30.5%)
Number of respondents: n=228
More than 250,000 people have taken the course to date
Grand opening: エニタイムフィットネス Tokaichiba store (Yokohama, Kanagawa) on Monday, October 19, 2026 <A 24-hour fitness gym open year-round>
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エニタイムフィットネス opened its Tokaichiba store in Yokohama, Kanagawa, on October 19, 2026. The brand operates more than 6,000 locations in 31 countries and regions worldwide. In Japan, it surpassed 1,300 locations nationwide and 1.2 million members in October 2026. The franchise headquarters is 株式会社Fast Fitness Japan.
Facts
Oct. 19, 2026
31 countries and regions worldwide
More than 6,000 stores
2010
1,300 stores nationwide
1.2 million members
Companies mentioned：エニタイムフィットネス、ANYTIME FITNESS、株式会社Fast Fitness Japan
Grand opening: エニタイムフィットネス Mukogaoka-Yuen Setagaya-dori store (Kawasaki, Kanagawa) on Monday, October 19, 2026 <A 24-hour fitness gym open year-round>
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エニタイムフィットネス grand-opened its Mukogaoka-Yuen Setagaya-dori store in Kawasaki, Kanagawa, on October 19, 2026. The franchise headquarters is 株式会社Fast Fitness Japan.
Facts
Oct. 19, 2026
31 countries and regions worldwide
More than 6,000 stores
2010
1,200 stores nationwide
June 2025
July 2026
Membership tops 1.2 million
Companies mentioned：エニタイムフィットネス、ANYTIME FITNESS、株式会社Fast Fitness Japan
プレイアトレ土浦 × BEB5土浦 by 星野リゾート proposes a trip devoted to dried sweet potatoes! Limited-time “Hoshiimo Station” event to run from Dec. 1 (Tue.)
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プレイアトレ土浦, operated by 株式会社アトレ, and 星野リゾート’s BEB5 Tsuchiura are partnering to hold the limited-time “Hoshiimo Station” event from December 1, 2026, to February 28, 2027. The event will feature dried sweet potato-themed activities and product sales.
Facts
Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2026
Sunday, Feb. 28, 2027
Original1会計1,000円（税込）以上
Number of guest rooms: 90
Original1泊 6,600円～
Total floor area: approximately 16,400㎡
Number of stores: 18 shops
Companies mentioned：株式会社アトレ、プレイアトレ土浦、BEB5土浦 by 星野リゾート、星野リゾート
IKEA announces survey findings on storage attitudes in Japan compared with other countries ahead of the year-end cleaning season
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IKEA Japan announced the results of a survey on storage attitudes conducted in 31 countries and regions. In Japan, interest in storage was high, but many people were unsure about choosing interior furnishings. The findings also showed a tendency to favor “midimalism,” with a lived-in feel, over minimalism.
Inaba Pet Food launches new CIAO grilled bonito dinner soup for cats!
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Inaba Pet Food has launched the CIAO grilled bonito dinner soup series for cats. Made with domestically produced stock, the lineup includes 7 varieties.
Event report: “Bio AI Summit 2026,” one of Japan’s largest bio-AI conferences, held
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Craif株式会社 held “Bio AI Summit 2026” on September 17, 2026, bringing together leading players from Japan and overseas, including the Tokyo deputy governor, IBM Japan and Illumina. The event concluded successfully, with more than 700 applications. The company announced its outlook for regulatory approval of a pancreatic cancer SaMD and the launch of its new service, “miAge.”
Facts
September 17 (Thursday), 2026
More than 700 applications
Companies mentioned：Craif株式会社、バイオAI協議会、日本IBM社、イルミナ社、bitBiome株式会社、株式会社digzyme、Taxa Technologies Japan
New release: Forest animals join the “Sound-Making Moving Picture Books: Move It and Make Music!” series, which produces sounds without batteries or electronic circuits! On sale Oct. 19
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The third book in a picture-book series featuring sound-making mechanisms that require no batteries or electronic circuits, “Forest Animals,” will be released on October 19 by 株式会社岩崎書店.
8 home-center cleaning picks for the big year-end clean: Ranking of satisfying products that whisk away this year’s grime! (MONOQLO December 2026 issue)
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The December 2026 issue of MONOQLO ranks 8 products for year-end cleaning found at home centers such as カインズ, 島忠, DCM and コメリ, based on test results.
DHC launches a new full-fledged “gummy supplement” focused on nutritional balance!
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株式会社ディーエイチシー will launch DHC gummy supplements, designed to support nutritional balance, at stores including イオン, ツルハ and ウエルシア from late October 2026, and in limited quantities through DHC mail order and directly operated stores from November 27.
Pacific saury, moon-viewing foods and oden surge in popularity: How people enjoy “the appetite-inducing autumn,” according to 出前館 search data
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株式会社出前館 analyzed shifts in food interests from autumn to winter using 出前館 search data from September to November 2025. Interest in Pacific saury and moon-viewing foods rose in autumn, while searches for warm dishes such as oden and hot pot increased from November onward.
[SBI Resta Small Amount and Short-Term Insurance] Kinjo Heavy Industries to offer “Earthquake Compensation Insurance Resta” with new product “miaxis Plus”
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SBI Resta Small Amount and Short-Term Insurance announced that it will offer “Earthquake Compensation Insurance Resta” with the new product “miaxis Plus,” which Kinjo Heavy Industries will launch on October 19, 2026. Kinjo Heavy Industries will cover the insurance premiums for the first year.
<TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO> Outdoor cinema on the lawn confirmed! “Mad Max: Fury Road” will be screened on Friday, October 23, and “SING” on Saturday, 24
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トヨタアルバルク東京株式会社 will hold “AOMI Beer Garden” from October 21 to 24, 2026, to mark the 1st anniversary of TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO’s opening. Outdoor screenings of “Mad Max: Fury Road” and “SING” will take place during the event.
[Labor and social security attorney warns] Leaving job-hunting sexual harassment prevention “up to recruiters” risks violations. Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare guidelines assume company presidents and executives may also be perpetrators. What measures must companies take to cover interviews, alumni visits, internships and social media?
Sushi was the ideal “longevity food” for Japanese people! A popular registered dietitian featured on TV and in magazines shares how to eat sushi to boost its nutritional benefits based on your health and physical concerns
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Seishun Publishing Co., Ltd. will release “長生きする人は「回転寿司」を食べている,” written by registered dietitian Yumi Date, on Oct. 19, 2026. The book explains how to boost nutritional benefits by choosing sushi and combining toppings to suit your health and physical concerns.
Backlog World 2026, organized by the Backlog User Group, to be held at Pacifico Yokohama on Nov. 28 (Sat.)
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Backlog World 2026, a large-scale event organized by JBUG, the user group for 株式会社ヌーラボ’s project management tool Backlog, will be held at Pacifico Yokohama on Nov. 28, 2026. The theme is “群青の羅針盤.”
Facts
Saturday, Nov. 28, 2026
The 7th time it has been held
1,500 yen
2,000 yen
5,000 yen
6,000 yen
10,000 yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社ヌーラボ、Japan Backlog User Group、JBUG
【下関春帆楼本店】Event offering experiences of Shimonoseki’s tourism industry and history to be held on Nov. 23, 2026 (Mon., holiday)
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As part of the career experience program “つなぐはぐくむツーリズムKidsジョブチャレンジ,” jointly organized by オリックス・ホテルマネジメント株式会社 and 株式会社JTB, 下関春帆楼本店 will hold an event in collaboration with 亀山八幡宮 on Nov. 23, 2026.
Facts
Monday, Nov. 23, 2026 (national holiday)
All 21 lodging facilities
Approximately 50 types of workplace experience programs
アスエネ strengthens partnership with 百十四銀行, supporting CO2 emissions calculations for construction materials and equipment at local companies through “ASUENE LCA”
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アスエネ株式会社 is strengthening its partnership with 百十四銀行 and will use “ASUENE LCA” to support local companies in calculating the CFP of construction materials and equipment. With a building LCA system set to begin in fiscal 2028, the partnership will support related companies’ efforts to decarbonize.
Daio Paper will run a campaign starting Oct. 19, 2026, offering “えらべるPay®” to a total of 1,000 winners selected by lottery. The campaign covers “キレキラ！,” the cleaning-wipe line from its hygiene paper brand “エリエール.”
LegalOn launches beta version of “Agent Builder,” a new feature that automates legal work
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株式会社LegalOn Technologies has launched the beta version of “Agent Builder,” a new feature for its legal-focused AI platform, LegalOn. The feature automates routine tasks after a matter is submitted as a connected workflow, with AI agents carrying them out autonomously according to the settings.
Gaiax begins offering free support to launch and expand entrepreneurship education at high schools nationwide
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株式会社ガイアックス will begin offering free support from November 2026 to launch and expand entrepreneurship education at high schools nationwide. As part of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s “TOKYO STARTUP GATEWAY,” it will provide visiting lectures and joint workshops, with 認定NPO法人ETIC. serving as the secretariat.
ソニー銀行 will begin airing a new brand commercial featuring LiSA on Oct. 19, 2026, commemorating its 25th anniversary and the 15th anniversary of LiSA’s solo debut. The commercial features the song “Patch Walk.” A campaign will also offer limited-edition goods to people opening new accounts.
【Champion RED December 2026 issue】異世界呪乳ファンタジー「神呪のネクタール」 graces the cover as its latest collected volume, volume 21, goes on sale!! The bonus is a “ミルクが香る♡呪乳ポストカード”!!
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株式会社秋田書店 announced that “神呪のネクタール” will appear on the cover of the December 2026 issue of “チャンピオンRED,” with a postcard from the series included as a bonus. The issue will also feature color pages from related works commemorating the 35th anniversary of the “刃牙” series.
Rilakkuma heads to Malaysia! Malaysia’s first large-scale Rilakkuma POP-UP SHOP opens!
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サンエックス株式会社 will hold its first large-scale Rilakkuma POP-UP SHOP at LaLaport Bukit Bintang City Centre in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, starting Oct. 24, 2026.
株式会社ドウシシャ will launch “Sayu Senka Sayu Cup meets Lipton,” a collaboration product with “リプトン” from リプトン・ティーアンドインフュージョン・ジャパン・サービス株式会社, on Oct. 19, 2026.
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Starting Oct. 19, 2026 (Mon.)
Lowers the water to a temperature suitable for drinking as hot water in about 2 minutes
Maintains that temperature for about 30 minutes
Steep for 1–3 minutes
Brings it to an easy-to-drink temperature of about 64°C
<Qoo10 “Branded Rice” Sales Ranking> New rice season arrives! A chance to enjoy autumn dining: Akita-grown Akitakomachi and no-wash rice are popular
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Qoo10, operated by eBay Japan合同会社, announced its “Branded Rice” sales ranking for September 2026. No-wash Akitakomachi rice from Akita Prefecture took the top spots, while Fusaotome rice from Chiba Prefecture ranked 4th.
How much “sleep” do homemakers hoping to balance work and family get? “Average: 6 hours and 4 minutes”
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According to a survey by しゅふＪＯＢ総研, operated by 株式会社ビースタイルホールディングス, homemakers hoping to balance work and family sleep an average of 6 hours and 4 minutes, with those who have less free time tending to sleep less.
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Valid responses: 300
Those who say they have “plenty” of time now: 13.3%
Sharely, a comprehensive shareholder meeting support service, adopted by JCOMマーケティング株式会社. End-to-end support, from providing a virtual shareholder meeting platform to preparations and day-of operations
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Sharely株式会社’s shareholder meeting support service “Sharely” has been adopted by JCOMマーケティング株式会社, providing a hybrid-attendance virtual shareholder meeting platform and comprehensive support from preparations through operations.
Mechanism by which psychological stress triggers arthritis flare-ups elucidated—New inflammatory pathway linking nerves, adipose tissue and joints discovered
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A research group including Chiba University has elucidated a new inflammatory pathway in which psychological stress stimulates IL-6 production in brown adipose tissue via the sympathetic nervous system, triggering arthritis flare-ups through CXCL1 production by synovial fibroblasts.
Original【デコホーム】今年のクリスマスはSweet or Britishスタイル、気分はどっち？20種類以上の新作アイテムが登場。
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株式会社ニトリ began selling Christmas decor under its デコホーム brand in early October 2026, and unveiled more than 20 new items in “Sweet” and “British” styles on ニトリネット.
[LAVAROCK Kamiyacho] “Zentsuji Fair” featuring the flavors of Zentsuji, Kagawa, opens Nov. 2 (Mon.)
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“Dining & Bar LAVAROCK Kamiyacho,” operated by Mori Trust Hotels & Resorts, will hold the “Zentsuji Fair” starting Nov. 2, 2026, as part of a regional collaboration project with Zentsuji City, Kagawa Prefecture, and students from 4 universities. It will serve 5 weekly-changing lunch options featuring the local specialty “Sanuki Mochimugi Daishimochi,” limited to 20 meals per day and priced at 1,800 yen (tax included).
“Sapporo GOLD STAR” and “Sapporo Mugi to Hop” reclassified from new-genre beer (Happoshu ②) to beer
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Following the October liquor tax revision, Sapporo Breweries will change the category of “Sapporo GOLD STAR” and “Sapporo Mugi to Hop” from Happoshu ② to beer, with the change taking effect on Oct. 20.
[Limited to Kyushu and Okinawa] Sapporo Draft Beer Black Label “Okinawa Environmental Conservation Support Design” cans on sale in limited quantities Oct. 20 (Tue.)
[Survey of 1,000 men and women] Ranking of MCs and hosts people want to hear speak live!
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株式会社NEXER Group and スピーカーズ report the results of a survey of 1,000 men and women nationwide on “MCs and hosts people want to hear speak live.” Tamori ranked 1st, followed by Sanma Akashiya in 2nd place and George Tokoro in 3rd.
Yanagiya Kiryoku to perform solo show at Shinagawa Historical Museum; “Shinagawa Rakugo-kai: Yanagiya Kiryoku Solo Performance” confirmed. He will perform the heartfelt tale “Shibahama” in conjunction with the museum’s exhibition.
Dow 90000’s Sho Hasumi names the senior comedian who “scared” him; “I almost cried” when invited for drinks. Haraichi’s Yu Sawabe blows up at Kotake Justice! “Stop it, then—you’re a lawyer.” The studio erupts in laughter.
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On ABEMA’s variety show “Shikujiri Sensei: Don’t Be Like Me!!,” comedian-lawyer Justice Kotake opened up about his relationships with senior comedians and the challenges of professional confidentiality. Dow 90000’s Sho Hasumi shared an anecdote about Takashi Yoshimura, while a discussion over social media exchanges with Haraichi’s Yu Sawabe sparked laughter in the studio and a flurry of rebuttals.
Original全ラインナップ発表!福岡PARCO最後の音楽フェス「PARC ON FINAL」11月21日(土)開催!
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Original福岡PARCOは2026年11月21日に開催する最後の音楽フェス「PARC ON FINAL」の第二弾出演アーティストを発表した。ZAZEN BOYS、Trooper Salute、スーパー登山部、muque、MONO NO AWAREらが1F STAGEに、小原綾斗、brkfstblend、高岩遼×KENTACATSが2F STAGEに出演し、DJパフォーマンスも実施される。
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Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026
Doors open 13:00
Starts 14:00
Advance tickets 6,600 yen (tax included)
Tickets at the door 7,700 yen (tax included)
OriginalU-22割 5,500円(税込)
Companies mentioned：株式会社パルコ、福岡PARCO、UNITED LAB、クラブクアトロ、Herbay、Kompakt Record Bar TOKYO、MATSURI STUDIO、detector
A seminar titled “New Trends in Data Center Energy Procurement, Unpacked Through Japan’s Growth Strategy,” featuring Rentaro Hayashi of the Research and Consulting Division at 株式会社日本総合研究所, will be held on Nov. 19, 2026 (Thu.)!
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株式会社新社会システム総合研究所 will hold a seminar on Nov. 19, 2026, on “New Trends in Data Center Energy Procurement, Unpacked Through Japan’s Growth Strategy.” The speaker will be Rentaro Hayashi of 株式会社日本総合研究所, who will discuss the growing power demand of data centers amid the spread of physical AI and generative AI, trends among GAFAM and others, and policy developments including the GX2040 Vision and the Public-Private Roundtable on Watt-Bit Collaboration.