Special release of unseen footage from the drama She Is a Rose, starring Liu Yifei! Behind the scenes of new parents’ child-rearing struggles and their perfectly synchronized pair dance
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To mark the release of DVD-BOX2 of the Chinese drama She Is a Rose, unseen footage showing behind the scenes of filming has been released on the YouTube channel WE LOVE K. The release of BOX3 and an advance exclusive TVOD stream on U-NEXT are also scheduled for November 4.
A look at the current progress of SATOYAMA GRID, a power and water microgrid underway in Maura, Noto
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一般社団法人現代集落 will hold the Gendaishuso Forum 2026 in Suzu, Ishikawa Prefecture, in November 2026 and in Tokyo in January 2027, unveiling the progress of SATOYAMA GRID, a water and power microgrid aimed at rebuilding local infrastructure following the Noto Peninsula earthquake. About 80% of the power system and about 40% of the water system have been completed.
Our consultant will speak at “Practical Approaches to Using Transport Costs to Secure Price Pass-Through” (hosted by アセンド株式会社)
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A consultant from 株式会社船井総研サプライチェーンコンサルティング will speak at the online seminar “Practical Approaches to Transport Management: Turning Cost Accounting into Profit,” hosted by アセンド株式会社 on October 27, 2026.
An exceptional men’s sauna, usually off-limits to women, opens for a special 1-day event! “さふぃスパ舞子 Ladies’ Day” to be held November 22 (Sunday)
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さふぃスパ舞子メンズサウナ will hold a special women-only event, “Ladies’ Day,” on November 22, 2026. No advance reservation is required; offerings will include a soy milk bath and a performance by aufguss master BIBI.
THE COLLAGEN, formulated with cysteine peptides, returns to sale on October 19, 2026
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株式会社オールペア will resume sales of THE COLLAGEN, a supplement formulated with cysteine peptides, on October 19, 2026. This article cites survey findings from 花王株式会社 to show the high level of interest in dull-looking skin.
Facts
Oct. 19, 2026
10,000 women in their 20s to 60s
84.7％
1,200 women who frequently notice dull-looking skin
“Under the eyes” 52.4%
“Whole face” 49.4%
“Cheeks” 43.0%
Net weight: 60g
(2g × 30 sachets)
Companies mentioned：株式会社オールペア、ALLPAIR CLINIC LE GINZA、花王株式会社、花王株式会社ビューティリサーチ＆クリエーションセンター
[Certification] ゼロカラ’s high-speed freezer ZeroFreezer M100 receives the world’s first performance certification for freezing equipment. Rated ★5, the highest score for freezing power. Its “speed” proven through third-party measurement data.
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株式会社ゼロカラ’s high-speed freezer ZeroFreezer M100 has received freezing equipment performance certification from the Food Freezing Technology Promotion Organization (FFTech) and was awarded ★5, the highest rating for freezing power.
Facts
Certification No.: FFT-2026-004
Began operation in March 2026
Issued as of September 1, 2026
8 consortium member companies
Standard load capacity... M100: 45kg
MIG Time measured at 9.1 minutes
Core temperature from 10°C
Time taken to drop to −15°C
The ★5 standard is “MIG Time of 20 minutes or less”
Super-indies idol group Sparkling Eyes, produced by Tsunku♂, releases its first group music video for new song “青春じゃんけんギュウ〜！！”! 吉本新喜劇 chair Akki makes a surprise appearance
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The idol group Sparkling Eyes, produced by Tsunku♂, released a music video for its new song “青春じゃんけんギュウ〜！！,” featuring a surprise appearance by Akki, chair of 吉本新喜劇.
Facts
Released on the official YouTube channel at 20:00 on October 19 (Monday)
A 5-member idol group formed
Formed in October 2025
In 2026, the group made its first appearance at TOKYO IDOL FESTIVAL 2026
Including holding its 2nd solo concert in August
On October 20 (Tuesday), the group will hold a self-produced concert with アップアップガールズ（仮） as a guest
The latest song, released for streaming on September 25
An ultra-short track with a running time of 2:24
Delivered with 100% Tsunku♂!
Won first place for 3 consecutive years in the 吉本新喜劇 troupe member general election from 2022 through 2024
Born in Saitama Prefecture in 1988
Joined 東京ゲゲゲイ, the artist collective formed by MIKEY in 2013, as an original member
Became chair in 2023
Inducted into the Shinkigeki troupe member general election Hall of Fame in 2025
Release date: Friday, September 25, 2026
Catalog No.: TNX-0024
A 5-member girl group formed in October 2025
In May 2026, the group reached a total of 100 live performances
In July of the same year, the group performed at TOKYO IDOL FESTIVAL 2026
“That car horn could be a child’s cry for help.” At a safety class in Aichi, which ranks No. 1 nationwide in vehicle ownership, 76 preschoolers try honking car horns and learn how to sound them using both hands or a water bottle in case they are trapped inside a vehicle
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A safety class for the “Tasuke-te Boo-Boo” project, which teaches children how to call for help by honking a car horn if trapped inside a vehicle, was held at Miwa Kodomoen in Ama, Aichi Prefecture. 76 preschoolers took part.
[Supporting your favorite at a Gifu izakaya] Send encouragement to female staff starting at 500 yen! 飯処 雲隠レ launches a new way to show support
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The Gifu Prefecture izakaya 飯処 雲隠レ has launched “Oshi Yell,” a program allowing customers to support female staff with contributions starting at 500 yen through the dinii mobile ordering system.
株式会社クリーク・アンド・リバー社 will hold a free online seminar, “Chris’s Lunchtime English Conversation,” every Thursday in November, teaching English in 15 minutes over the lunch break. The themes are “Everyday Life and Buildings” and “Healthcare English,” and the instructor is Chris Larimore.
The latest book for learning AWS from the hugely popular “Naru Hon” series is here! “Amazon Web Services 2026 Technology: Become an AWS Engineer in 1 Month” goes on sale
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株式会社ミラクルソリューション will release “Amazon Web Services 2026 Technology: Become an AWS Engineer in 1 Month,” a technical book for learning AWS from the basics, on October 20, 2026.
Facts
Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026
Page count: 191 pages
Print edition: 2,500 yen (before tax)
E-book: 2,000 yen (before tax)
Capital: 18 million yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社ミラクルソリューション、Amazon Web Services、AWS、Microsoft、Amazon、Kindle、honto、kinoppy
Tasuke te ACCESS releases a database of Access service case studies to solve black-box problems caused by the absence of a predecessor or specifications
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合同会社BlueAge has released a database of Access service case studies on its Access information site, “Tasuke te ACCESS,” based on a track record of providing support in more than 400 cases. The database is intended to help small and midsize companies resolve Access system issues that put their operations at risk of stopping because systems have become black boxes due to the absence of a predecessor or specifications.
The story of Stogra comes to Namba, Osaka. E36 to host “STGR METROPOLIS -OSAKA-” on December 12 (Sat.)!
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Professional esports team ENTER FORCE.36 will invite characters from Stogra and hold the event “STGR METROPOLIS -OSAKA-” in Namba, Osaka, on December 12, 2026.
Facts
Saturday, Dec. 12, 2026
A total of 11 characters
3,000 yen or more, tax included
SS seats (includes goods with handwritten signatures from all performers [1 type]) - Part 1: 26,000 yen
【Limited to the first 3 companies | Special plan at half price】Seiichi Sakakibara of “Reiwa no Tora” opens general enrollment for his hugely popular, referral-only “Fully Customized Social Media Seminar”! A special course packed with a track record of supporting more than 1,000 companies on social media
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株式会社EMOLVA has opened general enrollment for its “Fully Customized Social Media Marketing Seminar,” taught by its president and representative director, Seiichi Sakakibara. The seminar was previously available by referral only, but in response to growing demand, the company is offering a special plan at half the regular price: 150,000 yen instead of 300,000 yen, limited to the first 3 companies.
Facts
Limited to the first 3 companies
This seminar, normally offered for 300,000 yen
Half price: 150,000 yen
Recently, the number of seminars held in a single month has reached 10 or more
The landmark 10th issue, “BLT MONSTER Round 10,” is set to go on sale on November 10 (Tue.)! Aoi Mizobata, whose career in gravure is taking off, will appear on the cover.
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Original東京ニュース通信社よりグラビアムック「BLT MONSTER Round 10」が2026年11月10日に発売決定。表紙は溝端葵、裏表紙はSophià la Modeの南みゆかが務める。
Popular voice actor Hayato Dojima dives into the world of boat racing! New program “Voice Actors’ Boat Racing Club: Toda Branch” is now available! Special events will also be held on November 1 and 8!
【Handball】Matchups set for the 69th men's and 62nd women's Takamatsu-no-miya Cup All-Japan Intercollegiate Championships
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公益財団法人日本ハンドボール協会 and 一般社団法人全日本学生ハンドボール連盟 have announced the draw results and schedule for the Takamatsu-no-miya Cup 69th Men's and 62nd Women's All-Japan Intercollegiate Championships, to be held in Osaka Prefecture from November 14, 2026. A total of 32 teams in each of the men's and women's divisions will compete, and the champions and runners-up will be recommended for the Japan Championships in December.
Facts
Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026
to Wednesday, the 18th
32 teams in each of the men's and women's divisions
【AI and DX】Organize your thinking to navigate an era of change with confidence! Free seminar on Nov. 6 (Fri.): “Why Isn’t DX Advancing in the AI Era? Approaches to Improvement and Transformation for Creators”
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株式会社クリーク・アンド・リバー社 will hold a free online seminar for creators on November 6 titled “Why Isn’t DX Advancing in the AI Era? Approaches to Improvement and Transformation for Creators.”
株式会社ゆうき will release the “Kenshiro Special Model” in a limited run of 10 through the official コアフォース online shop to mark the anime adaptation of Hokuto no Ken. Reservations open on Oct. 25.
NHK has added a page for information on educational programs to its internet service NHK ONE. In fiscal 2026, it will provide information on approximately 20 program series covering themes such as history and nature. It will also make more than 600 clips from past programs available and offer search functions using timelines and maps.
IC Navi, a patient-explanation video service specializing in healthcare, surpasses 70 hospitals nationwide in cumulative adoptions!
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株式会社メディカスタッフプロモーション’s patient-explanation video service IC Navi, which specializes in healthcare, has surpassed 70 hospitals nationwide in cumulative adoptions.
Selected from more than 730 works from over 60 countries: AI Japan International Film Festival 2026 announces 68 official selections and 21 finalists!
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AI Film Japan Co., Ltd. announced that it has selected 68 official selections and 21 finalists from more than 730 works submitted from over 60 countries for the 2nd AI Japan International Film Festival, which opens on Oct. 31, 2026.
Facts
More than 60 countries worldwide
More than 730 submitted works
68 official selections
21 finalists
Companies mentioned：株式会社 AI Film Japan、CapCut、ElevenLabs
Partnering with 19 U.S. restaurants to showcase new ways to enjoy sea grapes
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株式会社日本バイオテック will partner with 19 locations in Los Angeles and New York to host Umi Budo Week from October 2026, showcasing the culinary appeal of sea grapes.
Facts
Monday, Oct. 19, 2026
Operating in 18 countries worldwide
Companies mentioned：株式会社日本バイオテック、Bar Uerucome、MARU SUSHI AND RAME、HABUYA Okinawan Dining、Taberu Sushi、Sushi Hassun、Hamamori Restaurant and Sushi Bar、Izakaya OsenIrvine、Rebel omakase、Matoi、Boto Sushi、WOKUNI、Sushi Yasuda、Bar MOGA、Seafood and Sushi Bistro TSUBOMI、Sushi of Gari、icca、Restaurant YUU、Wasan Brooklyn、KRU Brooklyn
The hugely popular Pokémon are back in this year’s wall newspaper! Wall newspaper introduces active play inspired by Pokémon
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公益財団法人日本スポーツ協会 (JSPO) will feature active play inspired by Pokémon’s Wishiwashi and Falinks in the Oct. 19 issue of its wall newspaper, JSPO Sports Medicine and Science Info, for fiscal year Reiwa 8.
Facts
14 companies worldwide
15 office locations
More than 60 sports organizations
Sports associations in 47 prefectures
Companies mentioned：公益財団法人日本スポーツ協会、JSPO、株式会社ポケモン、任天堂、クリーチャーズ、GAME FREAK inc.
uka × “PASSION ― The Dreams Hokusai Painted ―”: Special collaboration announced!
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Total beauty company uka is launching a special collaboration with PASSION ― The Dreams Hokusai Painted ―, a stage work themed around Katsushika Hokusai, and will offer 3 nail design menus. The collaboration runs from Oct. 20 through Nov. 8.
Jewelry brand PLUS VENDOME will hold a pop-up store at 阪急うめだ本店 from Nov. 18 to 24, 2026. The event will include an appearance by designer 優季 and special limited-time offers.
Long Coat Daddy × ジェラードン! A talk between the 2 King of Conte champions from different eras! “Long Coat Daddy’s King of Conte podcast”
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ジェラードン, the King of Conte 2026 champions, appeared as a guest on TBS Podcast’s “Long Coat Daddy’s King of Conte podcast,” where the champions from different eras talked.
【Aichi, Ichinomiya】A winter feast around piping-hot oysters! Roast, steam and savor them in season: “Winter Oyster Hut” opens Nov. 1 for its 3rd winter at ウッドデザインパーク一宮
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ウッドデザインパーク一宮 in Ichinomiya, Aichi Prefecture, will host its “Winter Oyster Hut” for its 3rd year from Nov. 1, 2026, to Feb. 28, 2027. Guests can choose from 3 plans, including grilled oysters and “gangan-yaki,” and enjoy a bonfire experience.
“FUTURE” event brings encouragement to Kumamoto through the power of music
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Ten years after the 2016 Kumamoto earthquake, the “FUTURE” recovery concert was held at Kumamoto-jo Hall on Oct. 18 following the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto earthquake in July 2026. Numerous artists, including 南こうせつ and 小室哲哉, performed, drawing approximately 2,300 people.
World Food Day 2026 event: “Today’s innovations support tomorrow’s food.”
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FAO駐日連絡事務所 will host an online World Food Day event on October 30, 2026, with support from WFP, IFAD and 横浜市立西柴中学校, and sponsorship from 外務省 and 農林水産省. The theme is “Today’s innovations support tomorrow’s food.”
d’Alba × W Osaka to hold “The Golden Glow Afternoon Tea”
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d’Alba, a premium vegan beauty brand operated by d’Alba Global Co., Ltd., and W Osaka will hold their first collaborative afternoon tea, “The Golden Glow Afternoon Tea,” from November 1 to December 31, 2026. The offering includes sweets featuring truffles and skincare product gifts, and is priced at ¥8,000.
Facts
From Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
Until Thursday, Dec. 31
Originalお1人様 8,000円
Fast Spray Serum 30mL
Vita Toning Cream 10g
Companies mentioned：d’Alba Global Co., Ltd.、W Osaka、マリオット・インターナショナル、Wホテルズ、Marriott Bonvoy®
株式会社YORISOI revises pricing for “採用くん,” its recruitment outsourcing service for staffing agencies, as adoption expands; releases median figures for seated interviews and cost per seated interview
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株式会社YORISOI will revise the pricing structure for “採用くん,” its recruitment outsourcing service for staffing agencies, starting in September 2026, offering a Light Plan at ¥250,000 per month and a Basic Plan at ¥450,000 per month. It also released operating results for April–October 2026, including a median of 45 seated interviews and a median cost per seated interview of ¥12,000.
Facts
Monthly salary: 250,000 yen
¥450,000 per month
Adopted by more than 32 companies
90–160 applications per month
45 seated interviews per month (median)
¥12,000 per seated interview (based on total costs; median)
【TAC Police Officer and Firefighter】“Ask successful candidates: How do you prepare for the Metropolitan Police Department exam?” to be held online on October 26 (Mon.)
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TAC株式会社 will hold an online seminar titled “Ask successful candidates: How do you prepare for the Metropolitan Police Department exam?” on October 26, 2026, for people considering taking the police recruitment exam.
インベスコ・アセット・マネジメント announced that the total assets under management across its 8 “World’s Best” global equity active funds reached ¥5 trillion as of October 16, 2026. Net inflows have also been recorded for 117 consecutive months since 2017, with September’s net inflow of ¥286.7 billion marking a record high.
Roguelike action game Chocolate Parade, playable with up to 3 players, set for release on Steam on November 6, 2026; participating in Steam Next Fest!
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WorldMap株式会社 announced that Chocolate Parade, a roguelike action game developed by ブラウザランド, will launch on Steam on November 6, 2026. It will be priced at ¥750/$4.99, and is set to participate in Steam Next Fest and hold a launch sale.
Facts
Sale price: ¥750 (tax included)
The planned sale price is ¥750 (tax included) / $4.99
“Steam Next Fest,” running from October 20 to 27, 2026, Japan time
4 stages available to play
Play time: approximately 10 minutes or more
A launch sale offering 15% off for 2 weeks after release is also planned
“MTV VMAJ 2026” to be held at Tokyo Dome on October 29; TELASA to exclusively livestream the red carpet featuring a star-studded lineup!
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TELASA announced that it will exclusively livestream the red carpet at “MTV VMAJ 2026,” to be held at Tokyo Dome on October 29, 2026. A ticket giveaway campaign will also be held.
株式会社理論社 released Futari no Ashita, an original children’s book written by Mutsumi Ishii and illustrated for the cover by Haruna Makizumi, on September 18, 2026.
A theatergoer giveaway illustrated by the director of the film We Are Aliens has finally been announced!
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Following the hit film We Are Aliens winning the Best Feature-Length Animation award at the 59th Sitges – Catalonian International Film Festival and surpassing 195,000 admissions, a special postcard illustrated by director Kohei Kadowaki will be given to moviegoers.
Facts
195,000 cumulative admissions
From Saturday, Oct. 24
Companies mentioned：NOTHING NEW、TOHO NEXT、MIYU PRODUCTIONS、Sony Music Labels、フィルムエストTV
選挙ドットコム has launched a vote-matching service for the 2026 Naha mayoral election (voting on October 25)
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イチニ株式会社 has launched a “vote matching” service for the 2026 Naha mayoral election, with voting on October 25. The service measures policy alignment with candidates through 15 questions and has been used more than 10 million times in total.
【Kengo Kuma + MA,YU】New jewelry launched from a collection inspired by stage design
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A new jewelry collection inspired by the stage design for Verdi’s opera Simon Boccanegra will be launched as part of the collaboration between architect Kengo Kuma and designer Mayumi Omura’s unit “Kengo Kuma + MA,YU” and ヴァンドーム青山. A fair will also be held starting October 14, with an original knitted bag offered for purchases of ¥55,000 or more.
New browser game “Chaos★Smash” launches service at 15:00 on Thursday, October 29! Launch campaign for all players also confirmed
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株式会社ムーンラビット announced that its new browser game “Chaos★Smash” will officially launch at 15:00 on October 29, 2026. A launch campaign open to all players will also be held, and pre-registration is open until just before the service launches.
“CERASTA 2026,” one of Japan’s largest tile festivals
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CERASTA実行委員会 will hold “CERASTA 2026,” one of Japan’s largest tile events, at Yokohama Port Opening Memorial Hall from October 29 to November 1, 2026. The event will showcase the appeal of tile culture through exhibitions, a student competition, live stages, and more.
【M·A·C】2026 Holiday Collection arrives! Popular jewel-like shimmering lip balm returns in new shades｜Pre-sale on the official online store today, October 19 (Mon.); nationwide release on October 31 (Sat.)
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M·A·C will pre-release its 2026 Holiday Collection on its official online store on October 19, followed by a nationwide release on October 31. New shades of the jewel-like Fizzy Feels Lip Balm, limited-edition lipstick colors, gloss, eyeshadow, and more will be available.
【Veritas In Silico】Notice of milestone achievement in joint drug discovery research with 東レ株式会社
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Veritas In Silico Inc. has achieved the important milestone of obtaining hit compounds in its joint drug discovery research on mRNA-targeted small-molecule drugs with 東レ株式会社.
A story that began with 68 drawings heads to Hollywood. Director Hayato Inoue’s “Pocket Apricot” to screen
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Director Hayato Inoue of 株式会社TOKYO EPIC screened the original animation “Pocket Apricot” at a film festival in Hollywood, USA, on October 3, 2026, and announced that the series will be released starting in spring 2027, along with the launch of its official website.
Facts
68 drawings
October 3, 2026 (local time)
Episode 1: approximately 20 minutes
An 8-episode animated series
Over approximately 2 years
More than 30 animated works
Approximately 160 minutes in total
Was there for 16 years
Companies mentioned：株式会社TOKYO EPIC、Hipgnosis Songs Fund、3:02 Music Group、ワーナー・ブラザース
Taking the stage at “Tsukiji Night Market,” an event exploring Tsukiji’s food and future
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株式会社NINZIA will take the stage at “Tsukiji Night Market,” held on October 29 and 30, 2026, and share the initiatives and philosophy of NINZIA BOSAI through a tasting of disaster-preparedness curry.
QommonsAI training held in Toyooka, Hyogo Prefecture — Exploring how to use generative AI tools in drafting ordinances
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Polimill株式会社 held an intermediate-level training session on QommonsAI, a generative AI service for local governments, for Toyooka City, Hyogo Prefecture, employees on September 17, 2026. The session included exercises on choosing the right functions and writing prompts for practical tasks such as drafting ordinances.
QommonsAI training held in Kawanishi, Hyogo Prefecture — How employees’ calls to “learn more about QommonsAI” point to expanding practical use
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Polimill株式会社 held an intermediate-level training session on QommonsAI, a generative AI service, for employees of Kawanishi City, Hyogo Prefecture, on September 14, 2026. Participants said they wanted to learn more, reflecting the high level of practical work involved; their feedback will help inform improvements to future training.
Facts
Sept. 14, 2026
About 30 people
15 winners
More than approximately 1,100 municipalities nationwide
【Opening October 22】Special collaboration announced between uka and dance entertainment play “PASSION: Hokusai’s Dream”!
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The dance entertainment play “PASSION: Hokusai’s Dream” is collaborating with the total beauty salon uka to offer nail designs. The collaboration will run during the Kanagawa performances opening on October 22 and the Osaka performances in November.
Facts
Nail care + polish: 6,600 yen (tax included)
Accent design (10 locations across both hands): 2,200 yen (tax included)
Accent design (4 locations across both hands): 1,320 yen (tax included)
Accent design (8 locations across both hands): 3,960 yen (tax included)
“Tokyo Revengers Cafe in E-DINER -Bar Bonten-” opens!
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“Tokyo Revengers Cafe in E-DINER -Bar Bonten-” will be held from October 20 to November 8, 2026, at E-DINER Ikebukuro Main Store, operated by 株式会社イーディス, and at イーアニ －EDITH ANIME SHOP－ in Osaka. Original food and merchandise will be sold.
IMP. announces the release of its 3rd ALBUM, 『PERIOD.』! Reservations for the first-press limited edition and regular edition, both with exclusive benefits from @Loppi and HMV, open on Oct. 29, 2026, at 18:00!
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The male group “IMP.”, affiliated with TOBE, will release its 3rd ALBUM, 『PERIOD.』, on Dec. 14, 2026. Reservations open at 18:00 on Oct. 29, 2026, at HMV stores, ローソン in-store Loppi terminals, and HMV&BOOKS online. A first-press limited edition and a regular edition, both with exclusive benefits, will be available.
Announcement: Top interview featured in investor magazine 「株主手帳」
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An interview with Hiroaki Yamaguchi, representative director and president of 大石産業株式会社, appeared in the November 2026 issue of investor magazine 「株主手帳」, published on Oct. 16, 2026.
This fall, an immersive horror experience that may be Kansai’s No. 1! 『Re.Nova北山ハロウィンゾンビナイト2026』 confirmed
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日本リグランド株式会社 will hold the immersive horror event 『Re.Nova北山ハロウィンゾンビナイト2026』 at “Re.Nova Kitayama” in Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, for a limited 5 days from Oct. 30 to Nov. 8, 2026. The event is planned and produced by 合同会社伯虎座.
“KATAN” launches a special campaign for BIGBANG’s first world tour in 9 years, “BIGBANG 2026-2027 WORLD TOUR ＜XX : COSMOS＞ IN JAPAN”
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株式会社Hello Venus is sponsoring BIGBANG’s first Japan world tour in 9 years, “BIGBANG 2026-2027 WORLD TOUR ＜XX : COSMOS＞ IN JAPAN,” and will run a campaign offering tickets and skincare boxes by lottery to purchasers of designated KATAN products and people who enter via the special website.
First event confirmed! GAKUSEI RUNWAY 2027 SUMMER in SENDAI, Japan’s largest student-participation event for female students, produced by 関西コレクション
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株式会社GAKUSEI RUNWAY announced that it will hold “GAKUSEI RUNWAY,” a student-participation event for female students produced by 関西コレクション, for the first time on May 29, 2027, at Sendai PIT in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture. Applications will be accepted from Oct. 19 to Dec. 5, 2026.
Facts
May 29, 2027
More than 4 million channel subscribers
More than 1 million channel subscribers
More than 3.1 million total social media followers
More than 2 million total followers across social media
New store opening: 質屋かんてい局 Hachinohe store grand opening on Saturday, Oct. 10!
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FTC株式会社 grand-opened 質屋かんてい局 Hachinohe store in Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture, on Oct. 10, 2026, as a new location for its nationwide pawnshop chain, 質屋かんてい局.
How much of the 34 administrative tasks in real estate can be entrusted to AI? Free AI task assessment now available to the public for 5 business types. Includes ready-to-use prompt examples for every task.
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株式会社ノックデザイン has made its free web-based “AI Task Assessment” tool for the real estate industry publicly available. It covers 34 tasks across 5 business types—property sales brokerage, rental brokerage, rental management, property acquisition and resale, and comprehensive building and apartment management—and provides estimates of administrative work reductions through AI use, along with prompt examples.
Facts
AI adoption rate among small and medium-sized businesses: 20.4%
“Real estate and goods rental businesses” account for 18.3%
“I can’t picture which tasks to use it for” (63.4%)
“There is a shortage of personnel to promote its use” (40.0%)
[October 2026 event] Tokyo Night Market finally reveals all performers and vendors!!
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The Tokyo Night Market will be held at Yoyogi Park from Oct. 21 to 25, 2026, featuring food vendors at all 50 stalls, live performances, DJ booths, and more.
Facts
From Wednesday, Oct. 21, to Sunday, Oct. 25
5 days
Open until 22:00 every day
Admission is free
All 50 stalls
Companies mentioned：株式会社LD&K、株式会社エル・ディー・アンド・ケイ、アースガーデン、有限会社en、渋谷区、一般財団法人渋谷区観光協会、東京都、（公財）東京観光財団、ソフトバンク、FIREBALL、プレミアムウォーター、club asia
Special Crime Prevention Advisor Ryotaro Sugi urges the public to “take precautions rather than dismissing them as a hassle”; joins Natsuko Godai and EXILE crime prevention support advisors Toshio Matsumoto and ATSUSHI in calling for measures to prevent special fraud 피해
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Ryotaro Sugi, Natsuko Godai, and EXILE members Toshio Matsumoto and ATSUSHI attended a special fraud prevention event in Otsuki, Yamanashi Prefecture, urging caution about crimes using international phone numbers and the use of apps recommended by 警察庁.
Facts
4 people: Special Crime Prevention Advisor Ryotaro Sugi, Special Crime Prevention Support Officer Natsuko Godai, and EXILE Special Crime Prevention Support Officers Toshio Matsumoto and ATSUSHI
To mark the release of a new commercial featuring Hideki Matsui, campaign launches offering a chance to win a baseball signed by Hideki Matsui or 「えらべるPay®」
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Matsui Securities will launch a campaign on Oct. 19, 2026, offering a chance to win 「えらべるPay®」 or a baseball signed by Hideki Matsui, to mark the release of a new commercial featuring the former professional baseball player.
The collaboration event “Granblue Fantasy: A Journey Through the Baths of the Skies” is being held with 7 bath facilities across Japan!
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株式会社イーディス will hold the collaboration event “Granblue Fantasy: A Journey Through the Baths of the Skies” with the game Granblue Fantasy and 7 bath facilities across Japan from Oct. 29 to Dec. 13, 2026.
We are announcing vendor and stage information for the 5th Kawasaki Night Market, which begins Friday, Oct. 23! A varied lineup of stages will be presented, including appearances by talent Mari Iwata and others.
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川崎市 will hold the 5th Kawasaki Night Market around Kawasaki Station from Oct. 23 to Nov. 1. The Kawasaki Bar Festival will feature 61 participating venues, and the Kawasaki Soul Food Stalls will feature 37. The event will include a variety of programs, such as stages featuring talent Mari Iwata and a collaboration with かわさきジャズ.
Facts
Through Sunday, Nov. 1
The number of participating venues has increased to 61
37 vendors will be setting up
700,000 on TikTok
160,000 on YouTube
Approximately 314 million cumulative views of videos featuring her
Up from 44 venues last year
All menu items 1,200 yen
Starting Friday, October 9, 2026
3,600 yen (a set of 3 tickets worth 1,200 yen each)
A huge hit with Gen Z through the Y2K generation! LOVEBOAT launches a striking leopard-print knit scarf featuring a bold logo!
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株式会社イーカムグループ launched a knit scarf featuring a leopard print and bold logo from the fashion brand LOVEBOAT in early September. The price is 4,290 yen (tax included).
According to a survey conducted by おうちにプロ, 96% of respondents feel pressure to finish cleaning, mainly when expecting visitors and during year-end and spring-cleaning periods. When deadlines approach, the most common response is to do a thorough cleaning themselves. Many said they would want to contact a professional at least 1 week in advance or when they realize they will not finish in time.
Facts
As many as 96% of people sometimes feel pressure to finish cleaning
The first terrestrial TV commercial featuring LEO and Ryosuke Yamada begins airing. LEO makes his first appearance as a Leader Card in Xross Stars!
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Xross Stars, a trading card game jointly developed by 株式会社Game & Co. and 株式会社Samurai工房, will begin airing its first terrestrial TV commercial featuring LEO and Ryosuke Yamada on Oct. 20, 2026. LEO will appear as a Leader Card in the 5th booster pack, scheduled for release on Oct. 30.
Facts
Airing nationwide (excluding some areas) from Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026
The main visual has been unveiled for eatBeat, the November–December 2026 production by the dance entertainment troupe 梅棒. The show will be staged in Tokyo, Aichi and Osaka, and tickets are now on sale.
Facts
梅棒 22nd dish
November to December 2026
S seat: ¥9,000
S seat (Tokyo performances on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays): ¥10,000
A seat: ¥7,000
U-25 service area: 3,500 yen
Original梅棒トークイベント：5,000円
Companies mentioned：株式会社サンライズプロモーション、梅棒、EXPO2025大阪・関西万博、宝塚歌劇団、嵐、乃木坂46、DISHMAN BROS COOKING SHOW、DANNY’S DINER、サンシャイン劇場、ウインクあいち、COOL JAPAN PARK OSAKA TTホール
Streaming tickets for OTOMATE LOGBOOK PAGE02. “9 R.I.P. sequel” go on sale today at 12 p.m.! Entries are also being accepted for the special segment, “Looking Back on Memories with ‘My Beloved’!”
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アイディアファクトリー株式会社 began selling streaming tickets for OTOMATE LOGBOOK PAGE02. “9 R.I.P. sequel,” an event by the women’s game brand Otomate, at 12 p.m. on Oct. 19. Entries for the special segment are also now being accepted.
Facts
13,800 yen
10,800 yen
4,800 yen
11,500 yen
【300 yen】
【500 yen】
28,000 yen
11,800 yen
9,800 yen
Companies mentioned：アイディアファクトリー株式会社、デザインファクトリー株式会社、株式会社アズプロジェクト、株式会社ムービック・プロモートサービス、PIA LIVE STREAM、mellow-fan、チケットぴあ
Sticker-collection RPG Bikkuriman Wonder Collection celebrates its 2.5th anniversary! Andrococo arrives! Free 100-pull campaign launches! Main Quest: Holy-Demon War Arc Chapter 27, “Decisive Battle at Mandala!”, now available!
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株式会社マーベラス has launched a range of events to celebrate the 2.5th anniversary of the sticker-collection RPG Bikkuriman Wonder Collection, including a free 100-pull campaign, a new quest, “Holy-Demon War Arc Chapter 27,” and a new character, Andrococo.
Get one of 3 tarot-style cards! Fair celebrates the release of volume 3 of Fortress Girl Sylvia!
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マイクロマガジン社 will hold a fair from around Oct. 30 to celebrate the release of volume 3 of Fortress Girl Sylvia, giving tarot-style cards to customers who purchase eligible books.
Written, directed and starring Teruyoshi Uchimura! New stage production! “Time moves on ~ The Spirit of Midori and the Teapot ~” to be staged in March and April!
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A new stage production, “Time moves on ~ The Spirit of Midori and the Teapot ~,” written, directed and starring Teruyoshi Uchimura, will be staged at Tokyo Tatemono ぴあ Theater in March and April 2027.
Dear me proposes protein cube® bridal gifts at 阪急うめだ本店
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梅花堂紙業株式会社’s food brand “Dear me” will exhibit at the “GREEN AGE GIFT MARKET,” held at 阪急うめだ本店 from Nov. 4 to 10, 2026, and present protein cubes® as bridal gifts.
SHINING 3D announces “FreeScan Combo+ Wireless,” a wireless 3D scanner expanding the possibilities for industrial inspection
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SHINING 3D has announced “FreeScan Combo+ Wireless,” a wireless 3D scanner for industrial inspection. Features include Wi-Fi 7 support, up to 2 hours of battery life, VPG technology, high-speed scanning with 93 laser lines, and AI recognition.
Facts
Founded in 2004
For more than 20 years since the company was founded
Serving customers in more than 100 countries
Enables up to 2 hours of continuous scanning
Equipped with 93 laser lines
The detailed scan mode's laser line count uses 25 parallel laser lines
富士薬品 signs safety and security cooperation agreement with Matsusaka, Mie Prefecture
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株式会社富士薬品 signed an “Agreement on Cooperation for Safety and Security” with Matsusaka, Mie Prefecture, on Oct. 19, 2026. The agreement aims for mutual cooperation and coordination in 5 areas: disaster prevention and response, promoting residents’ health, community and daily-life safety and security, monitoring older adults and others, and other matters. This is the 62nd agreement with a local government through its household medicine sales business, and the first in Mie Prefecture.
株式会社システムリサーチ began offering 3 new AI-powered features—product monitoring, description writing, and description proofreading—for its e-commerce site-building service イージーマイショップ on Sept. 2, 2025.
Festival float overturns in Japan’s Ehime, crushing deputy mayor Nambae Akihiro to death
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
During the autumn festival in Saijo, Ehime Prefecture, Japan, Deputy Mayor Nambae Akihiro was taken to hospital after being crushed when a taikodai float overturned while he was serving as a bearer, but he died.
Facts
The 17th was the festival’s final day
62-year-old Deputy Mayor Nambae Akihiro, who was serving as a bearer
At around 5:50 p.m.
It was tossed up about 3 times
He was pronounced dead about 1 hour later
Nambae Akihiro joined the Saijo City government in 1989
Vivian Sung plays a girl who grows into middle age in new film, portraying shifts in her character’s outlook
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Actor Vivian Sung stars in the Taiwan-Malaysia co-production The Era of Farewell, portraying a character from girlhood into middle age and exploring shifts in her outlook and choices. The film was nominated for 4 awards at the 63rd Golden Horse Awards and will open the event. It will be released on Nov. 13.
Renxin subsidiary moves up to 那斯達克’s highest tier, seeks inclusion in biotech index
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
仁新醫藥 announced that its subsidiary Belite has been approved to transfer from the 那斯達克 Capital Market to the Global Select Market, its highest listing tier. Belite will seek inclusion in the 那斯達克 Biotechnology Index.