【ららぽーと甲子園】Three varieties of Shinshu apple juice from taps!? 上高地あずさ珈琲, 長野県飯綱町, and 近畿大学 team up for the fall experiential event “2 Days to Enjoy Apples,” October 24 (Sat.) and 25 (Sun)
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KR Food Service, a group company of 上高地あずさ珈琲, will partner with 長野県飯綱町 and 近畿大学 to hold an apple-themed experiential event at ららぽーと甲子園 on October 24 and 25.
A cute, giant negi (禰宜) is the giveaway! “散歩の達人 November 2026 issue,” packed with local favorites from Atsugi, Ebina, and Zama, goes on sale Wednesday, October 21!
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株式会社交通新聞社 will release the November 2026 issue of its Tokyo-area walking magazine, “散歩の達人,” on October 21, 2026. The issue’s main feature explores Atsugi, Ebina, and Zama in central Kanagawa Prefecture, and includes an interview with comedy duo Caccaroni and collaborative menu items with EBINA BEER.
シタディーン × スケッチャーズ to hold “Run Your City,” an event to discover new city attractions by running, at 4 properties
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アスコット’s シタディーン and スケッチャーズ will hold the running event “Run Your City” at 4 properties in Tokyo, Osaka, and Yokohama from November 2026 through February 2027.
This year’s Christmas fair theme is “CELEBRATING Me! Celebrate being yourself.” “SCRAMBLE SQUARE CHRISTMAS 2026” to run from November 5 (Thursday)
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渋谷スクランブルスクエア will hold the Christmas fair “SCRAMBLE SQUARE CHRISTMAS 2026” from November 5 to December 25, 2026. The theme is “CELEBRATING Me! Celebrate being yourself,” with limited-time pop-ups, music events, leaflet distribution, and more.
Facts
2026
Thursday, Nov. 5
Fri., Dec. 25
7 selectors
Companies mentioned：渋谷スクランブルスクエア株式会社、SK-II、DESCENTE、LASTFRAME、東急百貨店、ANNAʼS by Landtmann、池田理代子プロダクション、メゾン・デュ・ミエル、オクシタニアル、MAISON KAYSER、NEUT
【Limited quantity*】Back by popular demand. “DUO The Cleansing Balm Matcha,” featuring Uji matcha※2 to address dull-looking skin※1 in fall and winter, goes on sale October 20, 2026 (Tuesday)
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プレミアアンチエイジング株式会社 will launch a cleansing balm formulated with Uji matcha from its flagship brand DUO in a limited quantity on October 20, 2026.
Facts
Contents: 90 g
Price: 4,125 yen (tax included)
Release date: October 20, 2026 (Tue.)
*Early sales begin October 15 (Thursday), exclusively for Gold, Platinum, and Diamond members of the official online store
“Food crisis” in 2040 driven by a “plus 2°C” rise: recommendations for corporate business strategies
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株式会社日本総合研究所 has released a white paper forecasting a “food crisis” that threatens food supplies as average temperatures rise by plus 2°C around 2040, and recommending two adaptation measures for businesses: an “upstream co-creation strategy” and an “adaptation-by-design strategy.”
スペースデータ appoints Takao Shinobu, who led digital policy at 農林水産省, as senior adviser to its National Security Business Headquarters
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株式会社スペースデータ appointed Takao Shinobu, former deputy director-general of 水産庁, as senior adviser to its National Security Business Headquarters effective October 2026, strengthening its business development structure in the government and public sectors.
Second collaboration with popular illustrator Nozomi Yuasa! 日比谷花壇 launches Christmas flower gifts
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株式会社日比谷花壇 will launch flower gifts for the 2026 Christmas season, available online and in stores, in its second collaboration with popular illustrator Nozomi Yuasa. A sustainable Christmas tree measuring 4 meters tall will also be installed at the 日比谷公園本店.
Facts
Starting Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Measuring 4 meters tall
Available starting November 1 (Sunday)
Price: 6,600 yen
Price: ¥9,350
¥3,500 each
2,420 yen each
Operating at approximately 190 locations nationwide
武蔵野美術大学 will hold “助教・助手展2026” at its art museum from November 20 to December 19, 2026. The exhibition features research presentations and works by studio staff, and admission is free.
新潟味のれん本舗 adopts the AI-powered VoC analysis tool “coorum report (コーラムレポート)” to put customer feedback from online sales to use in product planning and promotion
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株式会社Asobica supported 株式会社新潟味のれん本舗 in establishing a foundation to use customer feedback from across different channels for product planning and promotion by implementing the AI-powered VoC analysis tool “coorum report.”
Special menus featuring Kumamoto-grown ingredients, with the highest-ever number of participating stores, and a special collaboration exhibit with “ONE PIECE 麦わらストア”! “Kumamoto Mon × Osaka Umeda” brings delicious, fun support to Kumamoto Prefecture!
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ルクア大阪, operated by JR西日本SC開発株式会社, will hold “Kumamoto Mon × Osaka Umeda” from November 1 to 30, 2026, featuring special menus made with ingredients from Kumamoto Prefecture and a collaboration exhibit with ONE PIECE.
【Survey on English Learning in the AI and Digital Era】While about 90% feel that learning with AI and apps “helps in situations where they talk to people,” about 90% find themselves at a loss for words and fall silent in face-to-face situations
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According to a survey conducted by イーオン, about 90% feel that learning with AI and apps is “helpful,” but only about 20% said they can speak smoothly in conversations with foreigners in real life. In addition, about 90% acknowledged struggling to find words in face-to-face situations, and about 70% said their ideal approach was to combine learning with AI and face-to-face interaction.
Let’s use the oil you’ve used to get the Blue Impulse flying.
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Fry to Fly Project, whose secretariat is run by JGC Holdings, is launching the “FRY to BLUE” campaign to collect used cooking oil and use it as feedstock for domestically produced SAF. The collected oil is slated to be used as fuel by the Blue Impulse at the opening of GREEN×EXPO in March 2027.
Facts
Opening on Friday, March 19, 2027
From December 9, 2026
Through February 28, 2027
333 companies, municipalities, organizations and others
Companies mentioned：日揮ホールディングス株式会社、合同会社SAFFAIRE SKY ENERGY
VTuber “ユリシス・ゾイ” and Funahashi Village collaborate! Digital “oshi yu tickets” with bathing tickets on sale through TOKKEN
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株式会社あるやうむ has launched sales of “oshi yu tickets,” a collaborative product featuring the VTuber “ユリシス・ゾイ” and 富山県舟橋村, on the NFT platform TOKKEN. The product includes a digital bathhouse ticket, an electronic bathing ticket and exclusive voice content, with part of the proceeds going toward the VTuber’s activities.
The full lineup for the autumn international short film festival’s special program is announced! World premiere of a new film by director Ryuta Miyake (screenwriter of “クロユリ団地”), global CapCut open-call selections, leading creators from Tokyo and a new generation of short films
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SSFF & ASIA has announced the special program for its autumn international short film festival, to be held in November 2026. The lineup includes the world premiere of director Ryuta Miyake’s new film “PSY DIVER -Episode1-,” 9 works selected through CapCut’s global open call, TOKYO STORIES season 2, short films using generative AI and events featuring creators.
Facts
2026
Thursday, Nov. 5
26 creators
27 “TOKYO”s
9 films
More than 100 works
All 3 works
6 directors
About 50 companies
More than ¥10 billion
100,000 followers
190 million views
100 million yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社パシフィックボイス、SSFF & ASIA、CapCut、GEEK PICTURES、サイバーエージェント、TOPVIEW AI JAPAN、アリババ、Alibaba Japan、TOPVIEW JAPAN株式会社、株式会社アシタヘ、講談社、アカツキ、Tmall Global
“Cream Genmai Bran Chestnut” goes on sale November 2
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Asahi Group Foods will launch “Cream Genmai Bran Chestnut,” a new product in its cream-sandwich-style nutritional food line “Cream Genmai Bran,” for a limited time starting November 2.
A stay plan that includes a stargazing experience on a rooftop overlooking Tokyo Tower up close: “Tokyo Moonlight Christmas—A Christmas Night Illuminated by Tokyo Tower and the Supermoon”【東京プリンスホテル】
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東京プリンスホテル will offer the “Tokyo Moonlight Christmas” stay plan, including a rooftop stargazing experience, for 2 days only, December 24 and 25, 2026. With support from 株式会社ビクセン, guests will observe the supermoon and Saturn.
Meiji University students propose regional revitalization ideas for 鳥取県鳥取市, 福井県鯖江市 and 長崎県!
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明治大学地域連携推進センター will hold a presentation of the results of its 2026 student dispatch program on October 29. A total of 21 students, divided into groups, will propose regional revitalization ideas based on the 3 municipalities of Tottori City, Sabae City and 東彼杵町 in 長崎県.
【Reservations open October 20 (Tue.) at 11 a.m.】Tango Kuromatsu train launches a special year-end morning course for 3 days only
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WILLER TRAINS株式会社 has begun accepting reservations for its special year-end morning course, available for 3 days only from December 25 to 27 aboard the restaurant train Tango Kuromatsu. In collaboration with the local gourmet hall, the special menu features Taiza crab and Kyoto Tankuro beef.
Facts
Available for 3 days only
For 3 days only, from December 25 (Wednesday) through 27 (Sunday)
JR East View Dynamic Rail Pack is offering accommodation plans in Hokuriku and Niigata in conjunction with JR東日本’s “Want to go, want to eat, the Sea of Japan!” campaign, distributing discount coupons worth up to 5,000 yen and beginning to accept JRE POINT.
【不二家】Limited-time products celebrating the 100th anniversary of “Winnie-the-Pooh” arrive! “Country Ma’am (Vanilla & Honey Butter),” “Home Pie (Butter & Honey Butter)” and “Milky (Honey & Butter)”
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不二家 will release new honey butter-flavored products in its “Country Ma’am,” “Home Pie” and “Milky” lines for a limited time starting October 27, 2026, to mark the 100th anniversary of the original “Winnie-the-Pooh” debut.
Produced by 一旗, “Tsuruga Castle Projection Mapping 2026” will be held in Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima Prefecture, from November 20 to 22. A fantastical nighttime experience for 3 days only, combining visual scenes depicting Aizu’s history and traditional culture with a new sea-of-clouds effect.
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“Tsuruga Castle Projection Mapping 2026,” produced by 株式会社一旗, will be held at Tsuruga Castle Ruins Park in Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima Prefecture, from November 20 to 22, 2026. Admission is free.
AI interview tool ITSUMEN, which automatically responds to applicants even at night and on holidays, substantially revamps interview-screen UI. The update prevents applicant confusion and accidental操作, creating a more natural and comfortable interview experience
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株式会社マルジュ announced a major overhaul of the interview-screen UI for its AI interview tool ITSUMEN, designed to prevent applicant confusion and accidental操作 and provide a more natural and comfortable interview experience.
Facts
Added a feature that keeps the “Next” button hidden for 2 seconds
Configure up to 10 evaluation criteria
Original1面接あたり129円（プレミアムプランの場合）〜
20 interviews / ¥29,800 per month (¥32,780 per month including tax)
50 interviews / ¥49,800 per month (¥54,780 per month including tax)
500 interviews / ¥79,800 per month (¥87,780 per month including tax)
1000 interviews / ¥129,800 per month (¥142,780 per month including tax)
Developing and providing distribution systems since around 2003, the dawn of the industry
【ロイヤルパインズホテル浦和】A Christmas dinner course, “Noël ノエル,” from the hotel’s French chef will be offered for 3 days only, from Dec. 23 (Wed.) to 25 (Fri.), 2026. Reservations now open!
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レストランRPR at ロイヤルパインズホテル浦和, operated by ソラーレ ホテルズ アンド リゾーツ株式会社, will offer a Christmas dinner course, “Noël ノエル,” prepared by its French chef for 3 days only, from Dec. 23 to 25, 2026. Reservations are now open.
JIS standard established to quantify and evaluate the “body” and “smoothness” of synthetic-fiber makeup brushes
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一般財団法人日本規格協会 issued JIS S 4052:2026 on Oct. 20, 2026, a standard that quantifies the mechanical properties (feel of body and smoothness) of synthetic-fiber makeup brushes.
3 JIS standards established to evaluate the safety of women’s shoe heels, covering “attachment strength,” “fatigue resistance” and “impact resistance”!
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一般財団法人日本規格協会 established and issued 3 JIS standards on Oct. 20, 2026, covering “attachment strength,” “fatigue resistance” and “impact resistance” to evaluate the safety of women’s shoe heels (JIS S 5041, JIS S 5042-1 and JIS S 5042-2).
【速報】“MAX CHANGMIN LIVE SESSION : RESONANCE in SEOUL” to be broadcast live from Korea on KNTV on Sunday, 11/8!
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株式会社SM ENTERTAINMENT JAPAN announced that KNTV will broadcast live on Nov. 8 the final day of TVXQ member Changmin’s first solo concert in Korea, “MAX CHANGMIN LIVE SESSION : RESONANCE in SEOUL.”
Facts
5:00 p.m.
3rd mini-album
Companies mentioned：株式会社SM ENTERTAINMENT JAPAN、KNTV、SM ENTERTAINMENT CO., Ltd.、スカパー！、スカチャン1、J:COM、イッツコム、K-CAT、CNCi、ひかりTV
Name and opening date set for spectacular coaster, the biggest project since opening, marking the 35th anniversary with “Excitement, one after another! BIG BANG!!!” “Panorama Rush” to open in spring 2027
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長崎県 theme park “ハウステンボス” has announced the name of its spectacular coaster, “パノラマ・ラッシュ,” and its opening in spring 2027 as part of a project marking the park’s 35th anniversary.
2025 Deaflympics silver medalists Shōji and Sakai receive the “Osaka Sports Award: Outstanding Athlete Special Award”
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Deaf athletes 香那東海林 and 藍莉酒井, who are affiliated with ケイアイスター不動産, received the “Osaka Sports Award: Outstanding Athlete Special Award” for achievements including winning silver medals at the 2025 Summer Deaflympics.
Facts
2025
25th Summer Deaflympics
Original令和8年度大阪スポーツ賞表彰式
Sales for the fiscal year ending March 2026 were ¥393.9 billion
Original merchandise featuring newly drawn mini-character illustrations from the anime “ヘタリア World★Stars” is here!
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株式会社ディ・テクノ began accepting preorders on Oct. 20, 2026, for original merchandise featuring newly drawn mini-character illustrations from the anime “ヘタリア World★Stars”: “ヘタリア World★Stars ～Greetings with Denim Style.～[ドレセレmini].”
For the big test season! A special selection of good-luck-for-exams merchandise
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株式会社ハンズ has been offering study-support items for the exam season under its “Good Luck on Your Exams” feature since Oct. 10. It is showcasing a range of new products, including warming items and handy goods, to support studying during the winter.
We will exhibit at “Call Center/CRM Demo & Conference 2026 in Tokyo,” to be held at Sunshine City’s Bunka Kaikan on Nov. 12 (Thu.) and 13 (Fri.).
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株式会社アドバンスト・メディア will exhibit at the “27th Call Center/CRM Demo & Conference 2026 in Tokyo,” taking place at Sunshine City’s Bunka Kaikan on Nov. 12 and 13, 2026, and will present voice recognition AI solutions and hold seminars.
Facts
Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026
Friday, Nov. 13, 2026
More than 600 companies have adopted it
Companies mentioned：株式会社アドバンスト・メディア、PERSOL WORKS DESIGN
AIsmiley releases a demand forecasting AI landscape map! — Featuring 84 products, from sales forecasts to inventory, ordering, logistics and delivery forecasts —
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株式会社アイスマイリー released its “Demand Forecasting AI Landscape Map” on Oct. 20, 2026, categorizing 84 demand forecasting AI services for sales, inventory, logistics and other areas into 7 categories.
アサヒ飲料 will release limited-design bottles of “三ツ矢サイダー PET 600 ml,” created in collaboration with illustrator 萩森じあ, at convenience stores nationwide starting Nov. 3.
【埼玉県】Let’s spread the circle of climate action! Online voting begins for the “Everyone’s Short Movie Contest” — Support your favorite video —
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埼玉県 has opened online voting for a short-film contest featuring climate-action awareness videos that encourage a decarbonized lifestyle. Voting is open among 35 entries, with top works to be recognized at the SDGs Eco Forum on Dec. 6.
“Drive to Narita! Early-morning flight campaign” to be held
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成田国際空港株式会社 will run a campaign from Nov. 1 to 30 to encourage travelers to take early-morning flights and use the P-2 parking lot, offering a draw for prizes including coupons for free reservation service fees and airline vouchers.
【埼玉県】Experience esports × real-world sports (soccer) and discover what makes both exciting! Participants sought for special event
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埼玉県 will hold an esports and soccer experience event for elementary school students and their guardians on Nov. 14, with coaches from 浦和レッズハートフルクラブ and professional esports players from LIMIT DESTROY. Participation is free.
アディダス signs official apparel supplier agreement for the All Japan High School Soccer Tournament, supporting high school students’ challenges and the stage that will shape the future of Japanese soccer
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アディダス ジャパン株式会社 has signed an official apparel supplier agreement with 公益財団法人日本サッカー協会（JFA） for the 105th All Japan High School Soccer Tournament. In addition to providing apparel for referees, staff and selected players, the company also plans to sell limited-edition merchandise.
From classic smart styles to this season’s relaxed silhouettes: the perfect outfit for a special day celebrating a new chapter in adulthood
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ORIHICA, operated by 株式会社AOKI, is holding a Coming-of-Age Ceremony fair for new adults, featuring classic smart suits with vests and suits with relaxed silhouettes inspired by NEW trends. The items are on sale in all stores and online.
Celebrating the launch of the new teppay code payment service! teppay × NewDays “O-toku Pass” campaign
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NewDays, operated by 株式会社JR東日本クロスステーション, is running the “O-toku Pass” campaign to mark the launch of the teppay code payment service on Oct. 20, 2026. Customers who spend at least ¥5,000 during the campaign will receive a 5% OFF coupon.
JR Shinagawa Station’s エキュート品川 brings together delicious “sandwiches” from sweets to savory fare! First-ever “The Sand Fair” features innovative strawberry-and-pudding sandwiches and “sushi sandwiches” made with 2 whole conger eels
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“The Sand Fair” will be held from Nov. 2 to 23, 2026, at エキュート品川, operated by 株式会社JR東日本クロスステーション. More than 25 products, from sweets to savory fare, will be featured, including innovative strawberry-and-pudding sandwiches and “sushi sandwiches” made with conger eel. Also, ランドゥメンヌ and バニラージュ opened new outlets on Oct. 28 at エキュートエディション渋谷.
—How non-cognitive skills shape children’s futures—Popular with children, Yoshio Kojima and other experts in parenting and education gather in Futako-Tamagawa; Tokyu Kids Base Camp holds its first education festival, “KBC Children’s Future Festival 2026”
Notice on special train services in November: Travel around Kyushu and show your support! Operating dates set for the Kyushu Shinkansen’s autumn services under “See You in Kyushu”!
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九州旅客鉄道 announced that it will operate special trains on the Kyushu and Sanyo Shinkansen lines in November, as travel demand is expected to rise during the autumn travel season and due to initiatives such as the “See You in Kyushu” project.
【栄光リンクスタディ】“Web Academic Skills Assessment × Online Trial Lesson” for kindergarten seniors through 3rd-grade elementary students, to be held Dec. 5
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EIKOH LiNKSTUDY, an online preparatory school operated by 株式会社栄光, will hold a free Web academic skills assessment and online trial lesson on Dec. 5, 2026, for children from kindergarten seniors through 3rd-grade elementary students.
Facts
Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026
Nov. 27 (Fri.)
Winter classes starting Dec. 21
<Fees> Free
Companies mentioned：株式会社増進会ホールディングス、Ｚ会グループ、株式会社栄光、EIKOH LiNKSTUDY、栄光リンクスタディ、栄光ゼミナール、栄光の個別ビザビ、大学受験ナビオ、アイ・シー・イー幼児教室、Ｚ会エクタス栄光ゼミナール、E-style Produced by栄光ゼミナール
“L少女☆歌劇 レヴュースタァライト -The SLOT-” arrives on the free pachinko and pachislot app “777Real”!
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株式会社オーイズミ’s “L少女☆歌劇 レヴュースタァライト -The SLOT-” will be available starting Oct. 20, 2026, on “777Real,” a free pachinko and pachislot app operated by 株式会社サミーネットワークス.
Facts
Starting Tuesday, October 20, 2026
AT starting stock of 3 or more, and
approximately 50% chance of completing the advantageous section
【神戸須磨シーワールド】Professional figure skater Mai Mihara appointed Suma Ward Special Partner; appointment ceremony to be held at 神戸須磨シーワールド on Nov. 3, 2026 (Tuesday, national holiday)
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神戸須磨シーワールド, operated by 株式会社グランビスタ ホテル＆リゾート, announced that professional figure skater Mai Mihara, who is from Suma Ward, will be appointed Suma Ward Special Partner. The appointment ceremony will be held on Nov. 3, 2026.
Celebrating the 100th anniversary: Fujikyu × “Meiji Milk Chocolate” “Choco-っと Stamp Rally” offers Milchi! 100th-anniversary original sleeves and limited-edition clear files also available
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富士急行株式会社 will hold the “Choco-っと Stamp Rally” at Kawaguchiko Station and Fuji-Q Highland Station from Nov. 21 to 29, 2026, to mark the 100th anniversary of its founding and the 100th anniversary of the launch of Meiji Milk Chocolate. Participants can receive prizes including original sleeves, Milchi and limited-edition clear files.
Get ready now so you won’t be caught off guard. Build confidence as your first step toward job hunting. Reflect on your growth in specialized classes and work with a career consultant on self-understanding and career guidance.
Dinosaurs are fascinating now that you’re an adult. An intellectually curious journey exploring them with expert guides
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Information on a day tour for adults featuring a seminar led by an expert guide at 福井県立恐竜博物館, a fossil research experience and a ride on the XR bus “WOW RIDE.”
Mayu Iwatani, a wrestler with マリーゴールド, makes her gravure debut on the cover and in a 10-page opening feature in the October 20 issue of Weekly FLASH. The issue also features Seika Amakawa, Kano Takahashi, a paired gravure spread with Mizuki Asakura and Karei Izumi, and Sanae Fujie.
Facts
On sale October 20 (Tuesday)
15 years since her professional wrestling debut
33 years old
Born February 19, 1993
By 2024
2025
On October 24
In the first year of activities
Total social media followers topped 200,000
Across 7 pages
Now over 500,000
The 2027 calendar
Goes on sale Saturday, December 12
25 years old
Born August 25, 2001
In 2019
In 2026
Across 8 pages
24 years old
Born April 11, 2002
2022
2025 esports team
22 years old
Born February 28, 2004
Since 2017
Original2019年キングレコード
2021
Turns 20
Born September 14, 2006
Release date: every Tuesday
Special price: 620 yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社光文社、マリーゴールド、スターダム、LaVISION.、PiXMiX、キングレコード、ABEMA、Netflix、kokode digital
Daiwa House Industry to assess the effects of creating activity and improving pedestrian circulation in the “Osaka Diamond District” in front of JR Osaka Station (newsletter)
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Daiwa House Industry will conduct a social experiment using a sunken garden in the “Osaka Diamond District” in front of JR Osaka Station from October 23 to 25, 2026, to assess its effects on creating activity and improving pedestrian circulation. In collaboration with Professor Shigehisa Matsumura of the School of Architecture at 関西学院大学建築学部 and 株式会社日建設計, it will conduct surveys of visitors and other research, with the aim of realizing area management in the future.
In an era of selective spending, give someone special “quality time.” Mitsukoshi Isetan proposes a new kind of year-end gift: coffee, domestically grown nuts and travel
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Mitsukoshi Isetan is presenting its 2026 year-end gifts as an opportunity to “give the gift of time,” built around 3 pillars: coffee, domestically grown nuts and experiential gifts.
Facts
Expanded coffee selection by double-digit percentage
We have also expanded our selection of gifts in the ¥10,000 price range
¥10,800 collaboration product with Alex Ramirez
<PHILOCOFFEA/フィロコフィア> Dip-style gift of 3 kinds of coffee selected by a world champion, ¥7,733
<猿田彦珈琲> Gift set of 4 kinds of limited-edition coffee beans, ¥10,800
For the first 30 groups
<モンシェール> Hazelnut vanilla roll, ¥4,320
<ノワ・ドゥ・ブール> Set of Shinshu nut financiers and Engadiner cookies, ¥5,400
<RFFF/ルフフフ> Gratin assortment with a luscious sauce featuring Shinano walnuts, ¥4,990
An experiential gift worth approximately ¥390,000, spent in Ureshino, Saga
Thé Vert Ureshino × 〈きたの茶園〉Ureshino sencha set, ¥12,650
The biggest concern about changing careers to an unfamiliar field is “lacking the skills or knowledge,” cited by 63.0%; “welcoming applicants with no experience” tops the conditions that make people more willing to take the plunge, at 28.6%
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A survey by 株式会社NEXER Group and アイ・ジュエル・プランニング found that 78.3% of people who had considered changing careers to an unfamiliar field cited “lacking the skills or knowledge” as their biggest concern, while “welcoming applicants with no experience” was considered the most important condition for making the move easier.
Facts
78.3% said they had thought, “I want to try a job I have no experience in”
Nearly half do not immediately notice minor windshield scratches, highlighting challenges in early detection and safety measures
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A survey by 株式会社NEXER Group and 株式会社富士屋硝子店 found that nearly half of respondents did not immediately notice minor windshield scratches, while 90.3% recognized the importance of having them repaired early.
Facts
Valid responses: 300 samples
A total of 46.0% said they do not notice them right away
A total of 74.7% said they would prefer to address the damage with a repair first
The most common answer was “technical skill,” at 42.7%
A total of 90.3% consider it important to repair scratches before they spread
Announcing the 2026 holiday campaign, “Keep that childlike excitement alive,” featuring global ambassador TWICE MINA
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SK-II has announced its 2026 holiday campaign, “Keep that childlike excitement alive,” featuring global ambassador TWICE MINA. The announcement also covers sales of limited-quantity gift sets and a pop-up event at Roppongi Hills.
Facts
2026 holiday campaign
Contains 90% or more
A formulation that has remained virtually unchanged for 45 years or more
“To protect our precious families”: Drawing on her experience evacuating with her child after the earthquake, she is expanding disaster preparedness and risk reduction among families raising children
三菱重工業 published its integrated report “MHI REPORT 2026” on the 20th. Centered on “ITO,” the management methodology championed by CEO Eisaku Ito, the report highlights progress toward the medium-term management plan and practical examples, including expanded gas turbine production capacity. It also features a dialogue based on the capital and business alliance with 株式会社Preferred Networks, discussing AI implementation in mission-critical fields and the creation of new value through technological integration.
“Rich moments by the fire”: Mt.SUMI launches brand website
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株式会社Mt.SUMI launched a new brand website on Oct. 20, 2026, as an outdoor brand rooted in Sumiyama, Uji, Kyoto, sharing the brand’s origins and its approach to craftsmanship. It also revamped its online store, adding a favorites feature and enhancing its search function.
Exhibits at “ITSF,” the world’s largest international conference on time synchronization
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Furuno Electric will exhibit as a gold sponsor at the international conference “ITSF 2026,” to be held in Geneva, Switzerland, in November 2026, showcasing the new “GF-100 Series” and the “AU-500” GNSS antenna.
Facts
Nov. 2 (Mon.)–5 (Thu.), 2026
Gold Sponsor
Original資本金：7,534 百万円
Employees (consolidated): 3,411
Original売上高（連結）：140,616 百万円
Companies mentioned：古野電気株式会社、Executive Industry Events
Following the national government’s designation of “local government AX” as a policy priority, the second revised edition of the “Administrative AX” policy report for local governments has been released.
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株式会社アルファドライブ has released the second revised edition of its “Administrative AX” policy report for local governments, following the national government’s designation of “local government AX” as a policy priority. The report reflects new developments at the national level and case studies from 10 pioneering local governments, and updates guidance on implementation within security rules and the definition of AX architect competencies.
Facts
Second revised edition
100% of prefectures and designated cities
45.6% of other municipalities
10 pioneering local governments
Total: 39 pages
27 reference materials
Companies mentioned：株式会社アルファドライブ、AX for Revenue Institute 地域AX推進機構、アルファドライブ地域経済研究所、株式会社Ambitions
Official website completely revamped! Updated site structure and expanded services for free members
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株式会社ハウスフリーダム completely revamped its official website on Oct. 19, 2026, separating its corporate and business service sections, creating new regional top pages for Osaka and Fukuoka, and enhancing My Page features for free members, including AI consultations.
2 of 3 students seeking job-hunting advice come from “TikTok”: Analysis of 1,064 meetings with a new graduate recruitment agency finds 45% of bookings came via TikTok [According to 就活の名人エージェント]
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ビューイング株式会社 analyzed consultation data from the new graduate recruitment agency “就活の名人エージェント” and found that approximately 2 out of 3 people seeking advice came via TikTok.
Facts
We analyzed meeting records and booking data. Of the 1,064 students who attended consultations,
707 students applied after discovering us on TikTok
707 students applied after discovering us on TikTok (66.4%)
Of the 868 consultation bookings made between July and October 2026,
393 bookings came through TikTok-only booking slots
393 bookings came through TikTok-only booking slots (45.3%)
The attendance rate for students who came via TikTok—the share who actually attended their booked consultations—was 84.0%
Above the overall rate of 80.3%
488 bookings came through our TikTok account “就活の名人”
219 bookings came through partner accounts that share job-hunting information on TikTok
329 bookings came from our other channels, including YouTube and 就活マガジン
329 bookings came from our other channels, including YouTube and 就活マガジン (30.9%)
21 referrals came from acquaintances
21 referrals came from acquaintances (2.0%)
170 slots were for students who answered a LINE survey
170 slots were for students who answered a LINE survey (19.6%)
135 general free consultation slots
135 general free consultation slots (15.6%)
TikTok accounted for 84.0% (488 of 581 cases)
The overall rate was 80.3% (1,064 of 1,325 cases)
From 2,193 people in October 2025
to 14,252 people in October 2026
That is an increase of approximately 6.5 times in 1 year
To date, we have provided job-hunting consultations to a cumulative total of 4,000 people
Enjoy the world of the anime “Chiikawa” in book form! Following the popular storybook, “Pop-Up Anime Chiikawa” is here
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講談社 is currently selling the official storybook “Chiikawa Anime Storybook Season 1” and the pop-up picture book “Pop-Up Anime Chiikawa,” based on the anime “Chiikawa.”
Facts
List price: 1,760 yen (tax included)
List price: 2,200 yen (tax included)
A new release published on Oct. 19
From episode 1, “Firm Pudding/Pancakes,” to episodes 31–33, “Fell into a Hole”
Channel Corporation won the “NextGen Tech 30 2026” award, hosted by シンガポール証券取引所. The company offers Channel Talk, an AI agent for understanding customers, and it has been adopted by 250,000 companies worldwide.
Facts
Adopted by more than 240,000 companies worldwide
Approximately 8 million inquiries per month
AI agent “ALF” handles 4 million of them, approximately half
A case in which “ALF” automatically handles more than 90% of inquiries
Which Japanese-derived words are often used by overseas anime fans? “waifu” ranks 2nd and “kun” ranks 3rd
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English Hub, operated by GRASグループ株式会社, analyzed comments on anime-related YouTube videos and announced a ranking of Japanese-derived words used by overseas fans. “isekai” ranked 1st, “waifu” 2nd, and “kun” 3rd.
New from US lighting brand “AlphaRex®”: “LUXX LED Projector Headlights” for トヨタ 86 / スバル BRZ!
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株式会社コラント has begun selling “LUXX LED Projector Headlights” from the AlphaRex® brand, designed for the トヨタ 86 and スバル BRZ. The Japanese-specification headlights meet safety standards (E-mark) and come with a 1-year warranty.
Facts
1-year warranty
Model years: 2012.4–2022.9
Model years: 2012.3–2022.7
Established: July 14, 2007
Companies mentioned：株式会社コラント、AlphaRex®、トヨタ、スバル、AlphaRex Japan
[2026 Good Design Award] 株式会社オリジナルマインド’s “CONERI” and “GOIGOI2” win awards
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株式会社オリジナルマインド’s desktop pelletizer “CONERI CN-3035A” and desktop manual punch press “GOIGOI2” won the “2026 Good Design Award,” hosted by 公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会.
[Renewal celebration] Families who enroll together get their first month’s tuition free! “テニスラウンジ刈谷” celebrates the completion of its new courts with a “Tennis Start Support Benefit”
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“テニスラウンジ刈谷,” operated by 株式会社テニスラウンジ, has completed a full renovation of its all-weather indoor courts and is offering special benefits, including waived enrollment and annual fees, to mark the completion of the new courts.
Nintendo Switch 2 version of “Monster Hunter Wilds” demo launch campaign—Get the [Special Supply Item] Rookie Support Pack!
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株式会社カプコン will launch a campaign to celebrate the release of the “Monster Hunter Wilds” demo for Nintendo Switch 2. If posts with the designated hashtag on X reach 10,000, the “ [Special Supply Item] Rookie Support Pack” will be distributed.
Facts
Limited to 7 days
Reach 10,000
Price: ¥4,990 (tax included)
Special early-purchase price: 3,742 yen (tax included)
Price: ¥7,990 (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社カプコン、任天堂、X社、Capcom Asia、Capcom Australia
THE RAMPAGE’s 陣 and 岩谷翔吾, 四千頭身’s 後藤拓実, 堀江貴文, members of 今日好き and other special guests to appear! First lineup of exhibitors announced for “Shibuya Startup Culture Festival 2026,” a free, hands-on event hosted by 鈴木おさむ
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スタートアップファクトリー announced appearances by special guests including THE RAMPAGE and 堀江貴文, along with exhibitor details from companies such as サイバーエージェント and ドワンゴ, for “Shibuya Startup Culture Festival 2026,” a free, hands-on event to be held at Shibuya Hikarie on Nov. 3, 2026.
[Louis Vuitton] “The Suitcase” by Bruno Aveillan announced
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Louis Vuitton will publish “The Suitcase,” a book by Bruno Aveillan, and hold the special exhibition “La Valise Bruno Aveillan.” Centered on the maison’s iconic Alzer trunk, the book and exhibition tell stories of travel and exploration.
“A map of places to visit with your dog,” created by a dog hotel in Hakone, added to official tourism site “Hakone Zenzan” in partnership with 箱根DMO
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“WanWalk,” a map of dog-friendly facilities developed by DogHub箱根仙石原, was added to the official tourism website “Hakone Zenzan” on Sept. 1, 2026, through a partnership with 箱根DMO.
AI Librarium to launch AIL Red Team X in November 2026, a service that tests and improves vulnerabilities in AI agents connected to member information
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AI Librarium株式会社 will launch AIL Red Team X in November 2026 as a new service under its integrated offering AIL Governance X. The service tests risks from an attacker’s perspective when generative AI and AI agents connect to member information databases and business systems.
Sharing the digital story behind “safety in the skies” in accessible language! JAL Digital launches its official note account
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JALデジタル株式会社 has launched its official note account to share information about aviation infrastructure technology and on-site initiatives. It plans to publish its 4th article on October 20, 2026.
Develops Compact Profile, a new memory-saving configuration for the IoT Linux OS Armadillo Base OS
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株式会社アットマークテクノ has developed ABOS Compact Profile, a new configuration of its Armadillo Base OS IoT Linux OS for devices with limited storage. It reduces the OS footprint to approximately 200MB and supports operation with SPI NAND flash memory while retaining security and OTA functions.
[Collaboration product] “Shirobara Coffee Pudding,” with the mellow flavors of milk and coffee, launches nationwide on Tuesday, November 3, 2026
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トーラク株式会社 will launch Shirobara Coffee Pudding nationwide on November 3, 2026, offering the flavor of Shirobara Coffee, a popular drink in Tottori Prefecture.
社会福祉法人恩賜財団済生会支部埼玉県済生会川口総合病院 has adopted Ｎｏｔｔａ株式会社’s Notta audio recording and summarization service to streamline meeting minutes preparation. As a result, minutes preparation time for a 30-minute meeting was cut from approximately 90 minutes to 10 minutes, and the minutes can now be shared on the same day.
Facts
It took about 3 times the length of the meeting
It often took about 1 week
Dozens of meetings were expected to launch in parallel
For a 30-minute meeting
Preparing the minutes, which had taken approximately 90 minutes,
was cut to about 10 minutes
The various committees and projects said to number 20–30 within the hospital
Rakuraku Framework3 launches RakStudio AI Advisor, a new generative AI feature
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住友電工情報システム launched RakStudio AI Advisor, a new feature powered by generative AI, for its low-code development platform Rakuraku Framework3 on October 7, 2026.
Facts
Starting Oct. 7, 2026
For more than 25 years since its launch
A track record of adoption by more than 950 companies
[Daiichi Jitsugyo] Notice of participation in Interphex Conference Tsukuba 2026
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第一実業株式会社 will exhibit at Interphex Conference Tsukuba 2026, to be held at Tsukuba International Congress Center on October 30, 2026, and introduce an automated cell culture and differentiation induction system from パナソニック プロダクションエンジニアリング株式会社.
[Saitama / Media advisory] Stories from children’s cafeterias nationwide come together at awards ceremony — Heartwarming true stories from Saitama also featured
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認定NPO法人全国こども食堂支援センター・むすびえ will hold the awards ceremony for the “Minna no Kodomo Shokudo Monogatari Fest 2026” at イオンタウンふじみ野 in Fujimino, Saitama Prefecture, on October 31, 2026. More than 300 stories have been submitted from across Japan, including true stories from Saitama Prefecture.
[PARIYA DELICATESSEN] Enjoy Osaka’s inherited flavors through original deli dishes. 30th anniversary event “LIFE IN OSAKA” runs from Tuesday, October 20
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PARIYA DELICATESSEN, operated by 株式会社グリーンハウスフーズ, will hold “LIFE IN OSAKA,” a limited-time event themed around Osaka’s food culture, from October 20 as the 4th installment of its 30th anniversary celebrations.
Facts
30th anniversary of founding
Founded in 1996
Starting Tuesday, October 20
Through Monday, November 2
Has carried on the tradition of soy sauce making for more than 200 years
Has supported Osaka’s food culture for more than 250 years
Travel booking service NEWT: Notice on full refunds and support in connection with the situation in the Middle East (updated Oct. 20)
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株式会社令和トラベル announced that it will extend full refunds and 24-hour support as a special measure for its travel booking service NEWT in connection with the situation in the Middle East, for departures through Nov. 30 (Monday).
“My hair gives me strength and is part of my identity.” A new web movie featuring Rikako Yagi, a longtime Nanocare user, and a special website are now available.
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パナソニック has released a new web movie and special website featuring actor Rikako Yagi, and will launch the Nanocare EH-NB70 hair dryer and Nanocare EH-HN30/EH-HN51 straightening irons on Nov. 1.
Facts
19 million units sold cumulatively in Japan
100 cumulative awards from 2019 to 2026
I have used it for more than 10 years, since middle school.
ホテルニューグランド: Notice on the “13th Yokohama Citizens Appreciation Day”
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ホテルニューグランド will hold the “13th Yokohama Citizens Appreciation Day” on Dec. 1, 2026, for people who live or work in Yokohama. The event will feature a lecture and traditional cuisine, and is limited to the first 80 people, at 12,000 yen per person.