Renovation of Ohinata Secondary School building wins the 2026 Good Design Award
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The renovation project for Ohinata Secondary School, operated by 学校法人茂来学園, has won the 2026 Good Design Award. The project was praised for improving the learning environment by renovating the former Saku Nishi Elementary School and investing in insulation and innovative uses of wood.
株式会社ディアーズ・ブレイン donates 1 million yen in disaster relief to Chiba City for the August Reiwa 8 Chiba torrential rains, Typhoon No. 25 and other disasters
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株式会社ディアーズ・ブレイン has donated 1 million yen in disaster relief to Chiba City to support areas affected by the August Reiwa 8 torrential rains in Chiba, Typhoon No. 25 and other disasters.
With security incidents on the rise, now is the time to take this seriously as a personal matter. Book "Information Security Basics Every Working Adult Should Know" goes on sale
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株式会社マイナビ出版 will release the book "Information Security Basics Every Working Adult Should Know," written by Taishi Kuroki and supervised by Hiroshi Tokumaru, on October 22, 2026.
A candid look at couples desperate to end their "worst" situations: indigo la End's newly written song "Harukana Saitei" chosen as the theme song for ABEMA's new original reality show "The End of This Miserable Marriage"
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ABEMA will begin airing the reality show "The End of This Miserable Marriage," which portrays the realities of married life, on November 4, 2026. The theme song will be indigo la End's newly written song "Harukana Saitei."
Facts
Free broadcast begins Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at 11:00 p.m.
Three couples
8 episodes in total
Streaming begins Wednesday, November 18, at 0:00
Companies mentioned：ABEMA、株式会社AbemaTV、indigo la End
[New products from Yamazaki Jitsugyo] New products are now available, including a ceiling-mounted pole holder that lets you create a drying space only when needed and a tissue case that attaches magnetically beneath a bathroom cabinet.
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山崎実業株式会社 announces the release of new products, including a ceiling-mounted pole holder and a magnetic tissue case.
ウェスティンホテル東京 will serve its "Christmas Afternoon Tea" for weekends and holidays and its "Christmas Weekday Afternoon Tea" on weekdays at the lobby lounge, The Lounge, from November 7 to December 27, 2026.
Accelerating talent development in gaming, AI and IT
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学校法人せとうち日本ITビジネスカレッジ signed a digital education partnership agreement with 株式会社ゼロディブ and 株式会社官民連携事業研究所 on October 16, 2026, aiming to develop practical talent in gaming, AI and IT.
A university with class-versus-class sports and cultural festivals?! Holding "MIRAI FES.," part of a unique education cycle that turns learning into practice
[Oita City, Oita Prefecture] Supporting Oita's pro sports teams! Taking on a manhole cover design project!
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おおいたホームタウン推進協議会 is crowdfunding on CAMPFIRE to install manhole covers featuring designs for 5 pro sports teams in Oita City. The target amount is 5.2 million yen.
Facts
5 pro sports teams
5.2 million yen
Companies mentioned：おおいたホームタウン推進協議会、大分市役所、大分トリニータ、バサジィ大分、大分B-リングス、Sparkle Oita Racing Team、横浜キャノンイーグルス、CAMPFIRE
XR animation "First Virtual Suit," directed by Kazuki Yuhara, wins the XR Immersive Award in the XR International Competition at the 2026 Kaohsiung Film Festival!
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株式会社CinemaLeap's XR animation "First Virtual Suit" has won the XR Immersive Award in the XR International Competition at the 2026 Kaohsiung Film Festival, currently being held in Taiwan. A version supporting spatial audio was presented with technical support from ソニー株式会社.
Facts
Hundreds of entries from 33 countries around the world
A carefully selected lineup of 29 works from 16 countries
[Content for marketing leaders] Can "just collecting customer feedback" lead to better decisions? Asobica's Kodai Takahashi explains how to use VOC, with an online broadcast on November 10
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TOYNOVA株式会社 will host "MARKETING NOVA SUMMIT 2026 Autumn" online on November 10, 2026, where Kodai Takahashi of Asobica will explain how to use a VOC database.
Official Winnie-the-Pooh shop exclusives now on sale at the Tokyo Station store
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株式会社マリモクラフト is selling exclusive original merchandise at "The POOH SHOP 東京駅 by marimo craft," the official Winnie-the-Pooh shop that opened at Tokyo Station Ichibangai on October 14, 2026.
Facts
Tote bag: ¥3,300 (tax included)
Mirror: ¥3,080 (tax included)
Canvas drawstring pouch: ¥1,100 (tax included)
Hand towel: ¥1,210 (tax included)
Embroidered tin badge: ¥1,100 (tax included)
October 14, 2026 (Wed.)
Companies mentioned：株式会社マリモクラフト、marimo craft、The POOH SHOP 東京駅 by marimo craft、The POOH SHOP by marimo craft
Mobile game "Hypnosis Mic -Alternative Rap Battle-" event "Trick or Yorozuya: The 3 Brothers in Halloween Style"
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A new Halloween-themed event, "Trick or Yorozuya: The 3 Brothers in Halloween Style," along with a related G Collect and campaign, will be held in the mobile game "Hypnosis Mic -Alternative Rap Battle-" starting in October 2026.
株式会社HitPaw will hold its limited-time “HitPaw Halloween Sale” from Oct. 19 to Nov. 5, 2026, offering special prices of up to 60% off AI tools including VikPea, FotorPea and Univd.
[Akasaka nights with Hakutake KAORU] Collaboration event to be held at kaiwaii akasaka, a new-style yokocho on Misujidori in Akasaka!
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高橋酒造株式会社 will hold a collaboration event from Oct. 19 to 30 at the Akasaka food hall kaiwaii akasaka, offering special menu items and pairings featuring its Hakutake KAORU product.
5th Kaoting Forum held in Nanping, Fujian; discussions focus on Zhu Xi studies and civilizational dialogue
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The 5th Kaoting Forum was held in Nanping, Fujian Province, with discussions on Zhu Xi studies and civilizational dialogue. The event was co-hosted by 中国社会科学院, 国際儒学連合会 and 福建省人民政府, and attended by about 200 experts and researchers.
[徳島市] 徳島城博物館 to hold autumn special exhibition “Hachisuka Masakatsu”
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徳島城博物館 will hold an autumn special exhibition, “Hachisuka Masakatsu,” to mark the 500th anniversary of Masakatsu’s birth. The program will include exhibits depicting the historical Masakatsu, lectures and collaborative events with NHK Tokushima.
Game app “Hypnosis Mic -Alternative Rap Battle-” to launch event “Trick or Yorozuya: The 3 Brothers in Halloween Style” today!
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The Halloween-themed event “Trick or Yorozuya: The 3 Brothers in Halloween Style” will launch in the game app “Hypnosis Mic -Alternative Rap Battle-” on Oct. 19, 2026. G Collect, login bonuses and other campaigns are also running at the same time.
[Lee × BLUE BLUE] 3rd exclusive collaboration: Repair models marking the 101st anniversary of the “101” debut arrive. On sale Oct. 19
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Denim brand BLUE BLUE and American jeans brand Lee are collaborating to release repair models—a “101-J” jacket and “101-Z” jeans—on Oct. 19, 2026, marking the 101st anniversary of the “101” debut.
Tryfire begins sales of upgraded 2026 ultrasonic pest and insect repeller
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Tryfire has begun selling its upgraded 2026 ultrasonic pest and insect repeller, equipped with a PIR motion sensor. Features include 360° coverage, an area of about 350㎡ and power consumption of about 1.5W. A sale will run on Amazon.co.jp from Oct. 20 to Nov. 2, 2026.
The hugely popular oyster hut that drew long lines last year is back! Following great reviews, its second season will open at Hoshi no Sato Iwafune in Katano City from Nov. 14, 2026!
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Osaka Oyster Hut Center, operated by 株式会社EightDining, will open at Hoshi no Sato Iwafune in Katano City from Nov. 14 to Dec. 27, 2026. Following last year’s positive response, more seats have been added, along with new offerings including a weekday-only set meal to sample 3 kinds of oysters and all-you-can-drink service.
Backed by 44 major companies and selected for a national AI development project, Noetra to discuss the current state of “homegrown” AI at special lecture <Dec. 10; free admission>
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株式会社イプロス will hold a special lecture by Noetra株式会社’s Yoshihisa Ijiri at “IPROS AI-Industrial World 2026,” taking place at Tokyo International Forum from Dec. 9–10, 2026. Noetra is backed by 44 major companies, including ソフトバンク, ソニーグループ, NEC and 本田技研工業, and was selected for a national AI development project (NEDO). The company is working to develop a homegrown foundational model for physical AI.
ケーキショップ KARIN, part of 信和グループ, has opened reservations for 3 kinds of Christmas Cakes 2026, including mousse caramel chocolat. Early-bird discounts are available.
QommonsAI training held in Asago City, Hyogo Prefecture — “I can now picture how to use AI”: a first step toward applying it in the workplace
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Polimill株式会社 held training on using QommonsAI, a generative AI tool for local governments, for staff in Asago City, Hyogo Prefecture, on Sept. 17, 2026. About 40 people took part, gaining an opportunity to envision how AI could be used in their work.
Facts
September 17, 2026
Number of participants: about 40
More than approximately 1,100 municipalities nationwide
QommonsAI training held in Minami-Awaji City, Hyogo Prefecture — Generative AI use expands to predicting follow-up questions in assembly responses
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On September 15, 2026, Polimill株式会社 held an intermediate training session on its generative AI tool for local government employees, QommonsAI, in Minami-Awaji, Hyogo Prefecture. Participants learned how to use features including a function that predicts follow-up questions in assembly responses.
株式会社平和堂 will reopen 丸善守山店 in Moriyama, Shiga Prefecture, after renovations on October 23, 2026. The store aims to improve the quality of fresh foods (meat, seafood and produce), expand its selection through store-level purchasing, and integrate these offerings with the 平和堂 brand.
This weekend! Vendors announced for the 4th Sweet Potato Fest! IN Hamamatsu Castle Park, October 24–25, 2026
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The 21 vendors for the 4th Sweet Potato Fest! IN Hamamatsu Castle Park, to be held at Hamamatsu Castle Park on October 24–25, 2026, have been announced. The event, which has drawn more than 530,000 people in total across the Tokai region, will feature shops that have won Monde Selection gold awards and Sweet Potato Fest grand prizes, among others. Admission is free. Proceeds will go to facilities for people with disabilities run by 株式会社ロト.
Zeroboard announces major overhaul of AI feature Dr.Zero and Zeroboard Headless concept
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株式会社ゼロボード announced a revamp of its AI feature Dr.Zero and said it will launch Dr.Zero Foundry, a feature that automatically reads supporting documents such as invoices, and the Dr.Zero Canvas dashboard in January 2027. It also announced the Zeroboard Headless concept, which will let users access the service through chat tools and AI agents.
Joycal-sponsored player Yusaku Hosono wins the 91st Japan Open Golf Championship; first left-handed winner in 45 years, claims 2 Japanese titles in the same year and qualifies for the Masters and The Open Championship
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Yusaku Hosono, sponsored by 株式会社ジョイカルジャパン, won the 91st Japan Open Golf Championship, held in October 2026, and qualified for the Masters and The Open Championship.
Facts
13 under par overall
First left-handed winner in 45 years
Career prize money: 110,101,555 yen
Winner’s prize: 42 million yen
625 points for the win
The group’s annual sales are approximately 13 billion yen
A raw look at couples determined to end their “worst” situations: ABEMA’s new original reality show The End of This Miserable Marriage to premiere free on November 4, 2026, at 11 p.m.
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ABEMA will begin airing The End of This Miserable Marriage, a new original reality show following the real problems couples face, for free at 11 p.m. on November 4, 2026. Ryota Yamazato of Nankai Candies, Yukiko Nonomura and Sayuri Matsumura will serve as hosts.
Vilio, behind Michelin-listed restaurants, launches STOOP, a space-editing service for partial renovations
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株式会社ヴィリオ launched STOOP, a space-editing service for partial renovations of stores, clinics and offices, in September 2026. In response to rising construction costs and a declining population in Kitakyushu, the service aims to enhance the value of spaces through simple renovations rather than full-scale overhauls.
Facts
Started in September 2026
It has risen by about 30% over the past 10 years
For more than 15 years, we have worked on numerous establishments, including those listed in the Michelin Guide
We accept inquiries on LINE 24 hours a day
We will respond within 3 business days (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays and the year-end/New Year holiday period)
【Unprecedented offer of free store space】Osaka-based luxury brand BETRS launches “Link Up Through Beauty,” a collaboration with beauty professionals
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株式会社BETRS is launching “Link Up Through Beauty,” a partnership project for beauty professionals, and will begin providing styling spaces free of charge at its stores in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo, and Higo-bashi, Osaka, as well as sharing commissions from product sales.
Klleon’s AI digital human technology featured in The New York Times
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Klleon’s AI digital human technology was featured in The New York Times, which highlighted its use in the South Korean SBS dating reality show My AI Partner: Strange Love.
Facts
Dated October 18, 2026
3 cast members
Response in under 1 second
More than 100 domestic and international projects
Companies mentioned：株式会社KLleon、Klleon、Seoul Broadcasting System、SBS、The New York Times
Papertype, paper type for printing on paper, wins the Grand Award, the top honor at the international design awards DFA Design for Asia Awards 2026
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Papertype, paper letterpress type created by Tokyo-based design company 株式会社ペーパーパレード, won the Grand Award, the top honor at the international design awards DFA Design for Asia Awards 2026.
Facts
DFA Design for Asia Awards 2026
Conceived in 2009
In 2017,
Marks its 10th anniversary since becoming a product in 2027
Companies mentioned：株式会社ペーパーパレード、香港デザインセンター、Hong Kong Design Centre
Vegan ramen even at night in Takayama: 2nd Vegan 美菜 Ramen location opens Oct. 15
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株式会社クリエイティブリゾート opened the 2nd location of its vegan ramen restaurant Vegan 美菜 Ramen, the Takayama Kokubunji location, in Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, on Oct. 15, 2026.
AI-generated recommendations for “wifi rentals”: WiFiレンタルどっとこむ ranks No. 1 with a 96.3% mention rate [September 2026 survey]
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A September 2026 generative AI tracking survey conducted by 株式会社ブランディングワークス found that WiFiレンタルどっとこむ ranked No. 1 for mention rate in response to questions about wifi rentals, at 96.3%. ChatGPT and Gemini both ranked the company first, but comparison sites featured prominently among the sources cited to support the AI responses.
Attendance confirmed for Specialty Coffee Festival SCAJ 2026: total attendance reaches a record 100,114
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一般社団法人日本スペシャルティコーヒー協会 (SCAJ) announced that attendance at SCAJ 2026, held at Tokyo Big Sight from Oct. 14 to 17, 2026, reached a record 100,114. The association also plans to hold World of Coffee Tokyo 2027 at Tokyo Big Sight in April 2027, jointly with the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) and エキスポラム・インク.
Facts
38 countries and regions overseas
577 companies and organizations took part
SCAJ World Specialty Coffee Conference and Exhibition 2026
LangGenius, developer of Dify, holds AI conference IF Con Tokyo 2026. Corporate AI shifts from “adoption” to “redesigning business processes”
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株式会社LangGenius held the AI conference IF Con Tokyo 2026 at Tokyo Convention Hall on Sept. 10, 2026, sharing practical examples of corporate business process redesign and large-scale deployment using Dify.
Facts
September 10, 2026
A scale of about 60,000 people
Just under about 2 years
About 11,000 Dify apps
About 5,000 developer users
About 1,000 workspaces
As of August 2026
About 400 users with editor roles
More than 1,000 apps
About 7,500 employees
Microsoft Copilot deployment to about 12,000 people
An option for “assets that are easy to divide” with inheritance and asset succession in mind. GREEN BOND, a single-family rental home with ZEH specifications and solar power as standard features, goes on sale
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株式会社グリーンエナジー・ライフ, a group company of 株式会社グリーンエナジー＆カンパニー, has begun selling GREEN BOND, a single-family rental home with ZEH specifications and a solar power system as standard features. The product combines ease of asset division in the event of inheritance with high-quality living, and a land utilization seminar will be held in Tokushima Prefecture on Nov. 7, 2026.
Facts
Base price: from 9.99 million yen (1,098.9万円 including tax)
Solar power system: 5.64 kW
Service fee: 500,000 yen (before tax)
About 4.716 million people aged 65 or older have dementia
日立 proposes “Fix Before Attack,” a solution to help address critical infrastructure vulnerabilities in a matter of hours
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日立製作所 has proposed Fix Before Attack, a framework designed to help address critical infrastructure vulnerabilities in a matter of hours. It continuously checks vulnerabilities in OT equipment and software, analyzes their impact using a security digital twin, and derives countermeasures, aiming to shorten assessment work that has traditionally taken days to weeks.
Facts
Aims to enable operations in a matter of hours
Previously, the work could take days to weeks when done manually
Housing development project on Izu Oshima, a remote island of Tokyo, selected through a competitive proposal process
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株式会社クリエイト礼文 was selected as the preferred negotiating party (No. 1) in the competitive proposal process to select a design and construction candidate for Oshima Town’s housing development project, and will build 24 homes for hotel employees.
LiaBroad, operator of スマ留, joins IIBC’s “Make Taking the First Step Toward Speaking English Easier” project as a supporting partner
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株式会社リアブロード announced that it will join IIBC’s “Make Taking the First Step Toward Speaking English Easier” project, launching on October 19, as a supporting partner.
“Fund inflows remained at a high level of over 2 trillion yen for 4 consecutive months” — 2 articles on “Sales Rankings by Business Type” based on fund inflow and outflow data for October 2026 have been published on MINKABU (Investment Trusts).
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株式会社NTTデータ・エービック published 2 articles on the latest information about investment trusts on MINKABU (Investment Trusts).
Joint survey: Japanese Society of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and Medical Note conduct their 3rd joint survey on public awareness of otorhinolaryngology
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The Japanese Society of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and 株式会社メディカルノート jointly conducted the 3rd survey of the general public on awareness of otorhinolaryngology and head and neck surgery. The 2026 fiscal-year results showed that awareness of major diseases improved by about 10 points, but understanding of specific symptoms and disease names remained uneven, highlighting the importance of continued information outreach to encourage people to seek medical care at an early stage.
Facts
Awareness of “having difficulty producing one’s voice” reaches 86.0%
6 finalists selected! The new moxymill will be formed during the live-streamed final on Saturday, October 24
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株式会社NTTドコモ・スタジオ＆ライブ announced that 6 finalists have been selected in Ep.7 of “to the nex7,” an audition for new members of the girl group moxymill. The new moxymill will be formed in a live stream on October 24.
Breaking: How has support for the Takaichi Cabinet changed since the agriculture minister’s resignation? Exclusive survey also examines views on benefits! October 2026 telephone and online opinion poll
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イチニ株式会社 released the results of telephone and internet surveys conducted on October 17 and 18, 2026, covering support for the Takaichi Cabinet, views on benefit programs, and opinions on the resignation of former agriculture minister Kazuo Yanagida.
Ingredients produced through collaboration between agriculture and welfare featured in special menus at government cafeterias. “Eating gives someone the strength to work.”
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株式会社SANKO MARKETING FOODS will offer limited-time special menus featuring ingredients produced by agriculture-welfare collaboration businesses at staff cafeterias in 3 government ministries it operates under contract, including the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries’ Afu Shokudo, from October 19 to 30, 2026.
Facts
From Monday, October 19, 2026, through Friday, October 30
“Hanano Ki Farm Hamburger Noufuku Curry” 1,050 yen (tax included)
“Butternut Squash Halloween Gratin” 1,200 yen (tax included)
Limited to customers ordering a Shiawase Set or other eligible items! “Sukesan original stickers” given to customers on a first-come, first-served basis starting Monday, 10/19!
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株式会社資さん will run a campaign starting October 19, giving “Sukesan original stickers” (all five types) in limited quantities to the first customers who order eligible items such as the “Shiawase Set.”
Chic retro red! New cute My Melody-themed merchandise launches, featuring the “My Melody Lady Red Series” from 粧美堂
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粧美堂株式会社 will launch the “My Melody Lady Red Series,” featuring a red color scheme inspired by Sanrio’s My Melody, on October 30, 2026. The lineup includes 7 items, such as tissue pouches and hair accessories, and will be available through the official online store and retailers.
“Tokyo Jazz Club,” set across all 8 floors of a former capsule hotel, takes place in November! Tickets for this highly anticipated event featuring Theaster Gates and others now available on ArtSticker
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ArtSticker, operated by 株式会社The Chain Museum, has begun selling tickets for “Tokyo Jazz Club,” taking place from November 1 to 8, 2026. The event will be held at a former capsule hotel in Kanda Nishikicho and will feature numerous artists, including Theaster Gates.
Facts
Sunday, November 1 to Sunday, November 8, 2026
CLUB PASS — 4,000 yen (tax included)
GENERAL PASS — 2,500 yen (tax included)
YOUTH PASS — Free
The venue has a simultaneous capacity of 300 people
Shichirigahama’s Hawaiian bakery Pacific BAKERY gets a refresh
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Pacific BAKERY, a Hawaiian bakery in Shichirigahama operated by 株式会社トランジットオペレーションサービス, has been revamped. Along with new menu items and an expanded dine-in area, it will open for a limited time at 横浜高島屋 starting in October 2026.
[PEANUTS] A soothing touch of warmth for your ears. New ear-applied warming patches, “Ear Warmers,” featuring Snoopy designs
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株式会社グローバルプロダクトプランニング has launched the PEANUTS-designed “Peanuts Ear Warmers,” warming patches applied to the ears, as well as hot eye masks. Prices start at 550 yen (tax included).
Estella, a 3D space-and-music rhythm game set in the cosmos, to appear at Steam Next Fest with a major demo update!
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松竹ゲームズ announced that Estella, a PC rhythm game developed by Imanity, will appear at “Steam Next Fest: October 2026 Edition” and receive a major demo update. New songs will be added and a promotional video will be released.
Notice regarding the establishment of a subsidiary (grandchild company) by a consolidated subsidiary of the company
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Astena Holdings resolved that its consolidated subsidiary Tokyo Kako Kiki will establish a new company in China. The company will establish a local manufacturing base to strengthen production capacity in response to growth in the semiconductor market driven by expanding AI demand.
Newly illustrated merchandise from the 4th installment of the “BIRTHDAY FLOWER” series, based on the TV anime Yowamushi Pedal LIMIT BREAK, to debut at AGF2026! Advance sales at Chugai Mining’s booth [Y-23]
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中外鉱業株式会社 will offer advance sales of merchandise from the 4th installment of the “BIRTHDAY FLOWER” series based on the TV anime Yowamushi Pedal LIMIT BREAK at 中外鉱業’s booth [Y-23] during Animate Girls Festival 2026, taking place November 7–8, 2026.
80th Anniversary of Moominvalley in November! A Lavish Pop-Up Picture Book Arrives!
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To commemorate the 80th anniversary of “Comet in Moominland,” written by Tove Jansson, 株式会社徳間書店 has released the lavish pop-up picture book “Moomintroll and the Comet: A Moomin Pop-Up Book.”
New Merchandise for “Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha EXCEEDS Gun Blaze Vengeance”! Shiina, Nanoha and the Others Look So Cool in Military-Inspired Outfits, You’ll Want to Salute Them
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New merchandise for “Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha EXCEEDS Gun Blaze Vengeance” is now on sale at eeo Store online and the Ikebukuro main store. Featuring newly drawn illustrations of the characters in military-inspired outfits, the lineup includes 7 items such as pin-back buttons and acrylic stands. Customers who spend 2,200 yen or more will receive an illustrated card as a bonus.
Facts
Sales will also begin at eeo Store 池袋本店 on Nov. 28 (Sat.)
5 types in total
For every purchase of 2,200 yen (tax included) or more
Companies mentioned：株式会社A3、eeo Store online、eeo Store 池袋本店
Collaboration Merchandise for “The Anime Galaxy Express Milky☆Subway × いらすとや” Arrives! Iconic Scenes Featuring Chiharu, Makina and the Others Recreated with いらすとや Illustrations!!
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Collaboration merchandise between the anime “Galaxy Express Milky☆Subway” and the free stock illustration site “いらすとや” is now on sale at eeo Store online, and will be available at eeo Store 池袋本店 starting Nov. 20. The lineup includes 5 items, such as pin-back buttons and acrylic stands, and customers who spend 2,200 yen or more will receive an illustrated card as a bonus.
Facts
Sales will also begin at eeo Store 池袋本店 on Nov. 20 (Fri.)
Pin-back buttons (6 designs in total)
For every purchase of 2,200 yen (tax included)
[Single item] ¥550 (tax included)
[Complete set] ¥3,300 (tax included)
[Single item] ¥880 (tax included)
[Complete set] 5,280 yen (tax included)
■Price: ¥1,980 each (tax included)
Price: 990 yen each (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社Ａ３、タイタン工業、eeo Store online、eeo Store 池袋本店、いらすとや
New “San-X Universe” Merchandise Arrives! A Cute Collection Featuring Tarepanda, Monokuro Boo, Afro Ken, Nyan Nyan Nyanko and Kogepan!!
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株式会社A3 has begun selling new “San-X Universe” merchandise at eeo Store online and its Ikebukuro main store. The lineup includes pin-back buttons and acrylic stands featuring 5 characters, including Tarepanda.
Facts
Single item] 550 yen (tax included)
[Complete set] ¥2,750 (tax included)
[Single item] ¥935 (tax included)
[Complete set] 4,675 yen (tax included)
[Single item] 900 yen (tax included)
[Complete set] 4,500 yen (tax included)
[Single item] ¥690 (tax included)
[Complete set] 3,450 yen (tax included)
1,320 yen each (tax included)
1,980 yen each (tax included)
Approximately 5.7 cm tall
No larger than 7 cm × 7 cm
Approx. 7 cm × 5 cm
Approximately 7cm × 9cm
Within 10 cm × 10 cm
Maximum 15 cm in width and height
Friday, Nov. 27
Friday, October 16, 2026
Wednesday, Oct. 21
Thursday, Dec. 17
Companies mentioned：株式会社Ａ３、株式会社A3、eeo Store online、eeo Store 池袋本店
New Merchandise for the TV Anime “Mermaid Melody Pichi Pichi Pitch” Arrives! An Appealing Lineup Featuring Newly Drawn Illustrations Themed Around an “Animal Pajama Party”!!
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New merchandise for the TV anime “Mermaid Melody Pichi Pichi Pitch” is now on sale at eeo Store online and eeo POP-UP STORE. The theme is “Animal Pajama Party.”
Facts
Friday, October 16, 2026
Friday, Nov. 27, 2026
2,200 yen (tax included)
550 yen (tax included)
880 yen (tax included)
2,750 yen (tax included)
900 yen each (tax included)
1,980 yen each (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社A3、eeo Store online、eeo POP-UP STORE、講談社、フリュー、テレビ愛知、ぴちぴちピッチ製作委員会
【Maison de FLEUR】Celebrate Hello Kitty’s Birthday! Bags and Charms Featuring Matching Gingham-Check Ribbons Arrive
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Maison de FLEUR, a brand of 株式会社ストライプインターナショナル, will release collaboration items with Sanrio’s “Hello Kitty” on Oct. 30, including 2 bag styles and 2 charm styles.
Facts
Oct. 30, 2026
4 styles in total
￥8,800
￥3,950
Companies mentioned：株式会社ストライプインターナショナル、Maison de FLEUR、株式会社サンリオ、STRIPE CLUB、earth music＆ecology、イオンモール岡山、ZOZOTOWN
“Kuchikomi.com” to Exhibit at the 8th Kyushu-Okinawa Hospitality and Food Service Industry Exhibition — Oct. 28–Oct. 29 @ Marine Messe Fukuoka
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株式会社mov will exhibit at the “8th Kyushu-Okinawa Hospitality and Food Service Industry Exhibition,” held at Marine Messe Fukuoka from Oct. 28 to 29. The company will demonstrate “Kuchikomi.com,” an all-in-one customer acquisition platform for businesses, and introduce features such as inbound visitor support, increasing customer traffic, and AI-powered review analysis.
Facts
32 domestic and international media outlets
October 28, 2026 (Wednesday)
October 29 (Thu.)
10：00～17：00
Closes at 16:30 on the final day
Booth number: F-06
Founded: Sept. 2015
Companies mentioned：株式会社mov、一般社団法人 日本能率協会、JMA、Google、Googleビジネスプロフィール、Googleマップ、訪日ラボ、trial JAPAN
タワーレコード has selected iVy and urei as the 2 artists in its November 2026 “Tower Recommends” lineup. iVy’s release is scheduled for Nov. 11, and urei’s for Oct. 21.
Facts
November 2026 Tower Recommends
Released Nov. 11 (Wed.)
Released Oct. 21 (Wed.)
Price: 3,300 yen (tax included)
Price: ¥1,650 (tax included)
iVy members met through a university social media account in 2023
This project began in 2006
Featuring all 6 tracks
Companies mentioned：タワーレコード株式会社、タワーレコード、IKKI NOT DEAD
Actress Anna Yamada Reveals 2nd Set of Preview Images from Her 3rd Photo Book! Comments from the Actress Also Arrive!
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The 2nd set of preview images and reservation start date have been announced for actress Anna Yamada’s 3rd photo book, “Anna Yamada 3rd Photo Book (Tentative Title).” The photos were taken in Milan and Como, Italy, and the book is scheduled for release on Jan. 8 from 東京ニュース通信社.
Celebrating the Release of 5th Single “Touch”! MAZZEL Listening Party Featuring Exclusive Member Voice Clips to Air on AWA Lounge!
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AWA株式会社 will host a listening party featuring exclusive voice clips from the members on “AWA Lounge” on Oct. 21, 2026, to celebrate the release of MAZZEL’s 5th single, “Touch.”
Commemorating the Release of the Final 13th Volume of “Hotaru’s Wedding” and Its Side Story! Notice of the Start of 京急電鉄 Collaboration Train Service
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To mark the release of the final 13th volume and side story of the manga “Hotaru’s Wedding,” a specially painted collaboration train with 京浜急行電鉄 will enter service. The series has surpassed 5 million copies in cumulative circulation and has also been adapted into an anime.
Facts
Cumulative circulation of 5 million copies
Final 13th volume
Released on Oct. 19 (Mon.)
Every Friday from 23:30
List price: 37,400 yen (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社小学館、京浜急行電鉄、京急電鉄、フジテレビ、ABEMA、TVer、ニコニコ生放送、Amazon Prime Video、Disney+、DMM TV、dアニメストア、Hulu、J:COM STREAM、Lemino、milplus、Netflix、TELASA、U-NEXT、WOWOWオンデマンド、アニメタイムズ、アニメ放題、バンダイチャンネル、Google TV、HAPPY!動画、music.jp、ニコニコチャンネル、ビデオマーケット、ムービーフルPlus、マンガワン、裏サンデー、david production
iLiFE!, MAZZEL, Nanajigen Student Council and BUDDiiS to Appear Live! Special Week of “SCHOOL OF LOCK!” Featuring a Star-Studded Guest Lineup
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TOKYO FM’s radio program “SCHOOL OF LOCK!” will hold a special week from Oct. 19 to 22, 2026, with iLiFE!, MAZZEL, Nanajigen Student Council and BUDDiiS as guests.
Spotlighting Jun Tsusaka, president and representative director of 株式会社日本産業推進機構, who is unlocking the potential of Japanese companies and taking on the challenge of economic development. The latest issue of C.R.E.S. PARTNERS MAGAZINE vol.08, a specialist magazine offering perspectives from business leaders.
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株式会社C&R EVERLASTING STORY (C.R.E.S.), part of the C&R Group, has published C.R.E.S. PARTNERS MAGAZINE vol.08, a specialist magazine focused on business succession. The lead feature profiles Jun Tsusaka, president and representative director of 株式会社日本産業推進機構, alongside several other business leaders.
Facts
vol.08
2014
6 times a year
About 50,000 copies
List price: 660 yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社クリーク・アンド・リバー社、株式会社日本産業推進機構、株式会社C&R EVERLASTING STORY、C.R.E.S.、TPGキャピタル、株式会社CLホールディングス、株式会社美工、電通、電通テック、AAIC（Asia Africa Investment and Consulting）、株式会社BEANS INVESTMENT、株式会社メイン、株式会社青山財産ネットワークス、TOMAコンサルタンツグループ
Pashakore PREMIUM and Customania Carry are coming from the anime 『NEEDYGIRLOVERDOSE』!
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ムービック is set to release Pashakore PREMIUM, an instant-camera-style collectible, and Customania Carry, a storage case, from the anime 『NEEDYGIRLOVERDOSE』.
The でびるコネクショん 1st Anniversary POP-UP Store will open at ゲーマーズ from Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026!
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株式会社カードラボ will hold the でびるコネクショん 1st Anniversary POP-UP Store at ゲーマーズ stores and online from Oct. 31, 2026, selling merchandise and offering purchase bonuses.
Your voice can put challengers on stage. The 5th Setouchi Business Contest is holding a student emcee audition! Recruiting 2 people nationwide; deadline Nov. 7
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一般社団法人スタイリィ is recruiting 2 students from across Japan to serve as emcees at the 5th Setouchi Business Contest, to be held on March 28, 2027, in Fukuyama, Hiroshima Prefecture. The application deadline is Nov. 7, 2026.
Facts
Recruiting 2 students from high schools and universities nationwide
Take the stage in Fukuyama, Hiroshima Prefecture, on March 28, 2027
学校法人三幸学園’s 同窓会LINK九州支部 took part in “まちのおしごと体験,” held at イオンモール福岡 on Oct. 4, 2026. Five vocational schools in the Fukuoka area worked together to offer local children hands-on career experiences.
[Harry Potter x DMC] DMC, a French craft manufacturer with a 280-year tradition, launches hand-knitting yarn that makes it remarkably easy to knit a Hogwarts scarf!
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ディー・エム・シー株式会社 will launch “SELF-STRIPING SCARF YARN,” self-striping scarf yarn inspired by the world of Harry Potter, on Oct. 25, 2026, in collaboration with French craft manufacturer DMC.
損害保険ジャパン will expand “すまいとくらしのアシスタントダイヤル,” an added service under its personal comprehensive fire insurance, from Oct. 1, 2026. Through a partnership with JBRT, it will expand eligibility for its emergency dispatch service and move its nursing care consultation desk to SOMPOウェルビーイング’s “ウェルビオ.”
First-ever “ガチGoogleビジネスプロフィール講座” for local businesses teaches how to manage and use business information
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一般社団法人十和田奥入瀬観光機構 will hold the “ガチGoogleビジネスプロフィール講座” for local businesses for the first time on Dec. 2, 2026. Part of the DMOガチセミナー series, the course will teach participants how to manage and use business information on Google Maps. The instructor will be Kanako Warabi, representative of 合同会社浜と山と. The fee is 1,000 yen, with capacity for about 15 people.
Capital and business alliance with an JX Metals group company and SG Holdings, which operates Sagawa Express
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Renet Japan has formed a capital and business alliance with JX Metals Circular Solutions and SG Holdings to jointly build a collection platform for used small appliances and other items.
Facts
Target of more than 80 trillion yen by 2030
Cooperation agreements with more than 770 municipalities nationwide
[Vessel Hotel Higashihiroshima] Renovation of all 126 rooms completed; rooms redesigned for relaxing stays without shoes
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Vessel Hotel Higashihiroshima, operated by 株式会社ベッセルホテル開発, has completed its first major renovation since opening in 2006, redesigning all 126 rooms to let guests relax without shoes.
Agreement with Kitanagoya City on the provision and use of damage assessment results
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損害保険ジャパン株式会社 signed an agreement with Kitanagoya City, Aichi Prefecture, on October 15 to provide and use damage assessment results to support flood victims and help them rebuild their lives quickly.
西武池袋本店 will extend Depachika's hours until 9 p.m. starting in November 2026, improving convenience with limited-edition products and expanded hours for the e.PICK service.
Submit a poem inspired by everyday stories about life and money! Entries open for the “Life and Money FP Senryu Contest 2026”
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日本FP協会 has opened submissions for the “Life and Money FP Senryu Contest 2026,” themed around stories about life and money. The grand prize winner will receive an Amazon gift card worth 30,000 yen.
GenerativeX releases white paper, “Designing Cyber Defense on the Assumption of a Breach”
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株式会社GenerativeX has released the white paper “Designing Cyber Defense on the Assumption of a Breach.” Japan publicly reported 153 information leaks between August 31 and October 16, 2026. The paper recommends measures to prevent the damage from spreading, assuming that intrusions will occur, in response to increasingly rapid attacks.
Ammiya to provide its “Verona” service for a SASE offering tailored to small and midsize businesses in the キヤノンMJグループ
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株式会社網屋 announced that it will provide its fully managed SASE service “Verona” for a SASE offering for small and midsize businesses that キヤノンMJグループ will begin selling in late November 2026.