Holding a “Growth Strategy Seminar to Break Through the ¥1 Billion Annual Sales Barrier” for transport companies. Business leaders who achieved rapid growth to appear as guest speakers｜株式会社船井総研サプライチェーンコンサルティング
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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 hold a “Growth Strategy Seminar to Break Through the ¥1 Billion Annual Sales Barrier” for transport and logistics companies. Business leaders from 有限会社たんぽぽ運送 and 株式会社エル・ティー・コーポレーション will appear as guest speakers and discuss growth strategies and investment decisions.
Working together to create “Harusame Book Fes 2026,” with the aim of making it an annual autumn event. To be held Oct. 24 and 25, 2026
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有限会社トノコーポレーション (omusubi不動産) will hold “Harusame Book Fes 2026” on Oct. 24 and 25, 2026, at Harusamebashi Waterside Plaza in Matsudo, Chiba Prefecture. The event will be held as part of the “Sakagawa Flowing Project,” commissioned by 松戸市, and will be coordinated with “Hill of Science and Art 2026,” taking place on the same days. A “Market Editor” system will be introduced, with vendors taking the lead in shaping the event space. Admission is free.
[Fist of the North Star] “Golden Falco” joins the SpiceSeed Fist of the North Star series! Reservations open Friday, Oct. 23, at 20:00!
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株式会社SpiceSeed will begin accepting reservations for “Golden Falco,” a new figure in the Fist of the North Star series, at 20:00 on Oct. 23, 2026. The figure stands approximately 31.5 cm tall and is priced at ¥87,780 including tax.
Drawings and images created on your smartphone float in the sky! Introducing the new Gimama LED Flying Ball [Giveaway Campaign]
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GIMAMA introduces a new flying ball with an LED display. Design creations using the dedicated app and enjoy a variety of ways to play, including holding it in your hand or flying it. A giveaway campaign is underway.
The long-awaited return of the fully hemp-derived vape “FULL HEMP®︎”! Launch of the new AMNESIA
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VapeMania®︎ has brought back its “FULL HEMP®︎” series, which had been temporarily suspended following the designation of CBN as a controlled substance under a legal revision. The series returns after approximately 5 months, with sales now underway for “New AMNESIA,” featuring the new ingredient CBV.
Facts
Product development spanning approximately 5 months
Appliance brand COMFEE' launches its first inverter-equipped chest freezer series on アマゾン, with 3 capacities—99L, 143L and 198L—to suit everyone from solo residents to families
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Appliance brand COMFEE' is launching a new series of inverter-equipped chest freezers on Amazon, available in 3 capacities: 99L, 143L and 198L.
焦点工房 holds Thypoch Black Friday sale, offering selected lenses at special prices for a limited time
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株式会社焦点工房 will hold “Thypoch Black Friday” from Oct. 20 to Dec. 7, 2026, offering selected lenses from the Thypoch brand at special prices, with discounts of up to 30% off.
KID PHENOMENON’s ending theme “I’m still breathing” for the TV anime Mission: Yozakura Family to get its music video premiere on Wednesday, Oct. 21!
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The music video for KID PHENOMENON’s ending theme “I’m still breathing” for the TV anime Mission: Yozakura Family is set to premiere on Oct. 21. Details of the CD single release and free events have also been announced.
Facts
Wednesday, Oct. 21
24:00 late at night
7-member dance and vocal group
Oct. 11 (Sun.)
Broadcast across 28 stations nationwide
October 24 (Sat)
List price: ¥1,500
List price: ¥2,500
Of 8 types in total
Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026
From 5 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 28
Sunday, Nov. 29
Wednesday, Dec. 30
Thursday, Dec. 31
Companies mentioned：株式会社ソニー・ミュージックレーベルズ、KID PHENOMENON、Mrs. GREEN APPLE、Travis Japan、LIL LEAGUE、集英社、MBS、TBS、BS日テレ、AT-X、U-NEXT、アニメ放題、アニメタイムズ、Amazon Prime Video、ABEMA、FOD、Disney＋、Hulu、Lemino、dアニメストア、ニコニコ支店、DMM TV、バンダイチャンネル、J:COM STREAM、TELASA、milplus、Netflix、TVer、music.jp、カンテレドーガ、ニコニコ動画、ビデオマーケット、HAPPY!動画、LDH、MUFGスタジアム、国立競技場、ららアリーナ 東京ベイ、イオンレイクタウンkaze
A fantasy-world office romance where the feelings of a scheming elite magic assistant and a pure-hearted, hardworking magician intertwine! Advance distribution begins for the new comic “腹黒魔術補佐官とお見合い結婚します”!
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Advance distribution of the new comic “腹黒魔術補佐官とお見合い結婚します” has begun on ピッコマ. The title is from “漫画LABO,” the manga division of “C&R Creative Studios,” operated by 株式会社クリーク・アンド・リバー社.
Facts
A development studio with a workforce of about 2,000 creators, primarily employees
In addition to being distributed in 9 countries, including North America, France, Japan and China
It was adapted into a Netflix drama and aired in 2023
It also began serialization on ピッコマ in Japan in October 2022
Companies mentioned：株式会社クリーク・アンド・リバー社、C&R社、CREEK & RIVER Co., Ltd.、C&R Creative Studios、漫画LABO、インカローズコミックス、ピッコマ、CCentertainment、シーシーエンタテインメント、CREEK & RIVER ENTERTAINMENT、CRE、Netflix
ディオール メゾン has announced the “Bal à Versailles” collection, celebrating “30 Montaigne.” The collection includes pieces featuring distinctive arabesque patterns, such as porcelain items and cashmere blankets, and goes on sale starting Oct. 22, 2026.
Freshly harvested rice from ひょうたん温泉 after a soak. Beppu’s Hyotan Onsen serves newly harvested rice from Niigata
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ひょうたん温泉 in Beppu, Oita Prefecture, operated by 株式会社ユーネット, will begin serving newly harvested rice from Niigata at its in-house restaurant on Oct. 20, 2026.
At the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games, on Day 3 of the goalball preliminaries, the men's team cruised to a 13-6 win over 中国 but narrowly lost 3-5 to 韓国, while the women's team shut out 韓国 6-0 to advance to the semifinals.
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On Day 3 of the goalball preliminaries at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games, the men's team beat 中国 13-6 and lost 3-5 to 韓国, while the women's team defeated 韓国 6-0 to secure a place in the semifinals.
Free invitations for everyone from elementary to university students! ボルクバレット北九州 to hold “Student Appreciation Day” in Shimonoseki on October 24
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F League club ボルクバレット北九州 will hold “Student Appreciation Day,” a free invitation event for students from elementary through university, at Shimonoseki City General Gymnasium on October 24, 2026, during its match against ボアルース長野.
Opening tomorrow! Exhibiting and presenting at “SPEXA Satellite at Japan IT Week: Conference and Exhibition for Realizing Space Data Centers”
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株式会社SpaceBlast will exhibit at “SPEXA Satellite” at Japan IT Week Autumn, taking place at Makuhari Messe from October 21, 2026, showcasing a mock-up of its space AI cloud service “TENEDGE CORE.” CEO Shingo Horiguchi will also speak at the event.
2 veteran セガ creators appointed as special instructors! — “C&R Creative Academy,” a game creator development program for beginners
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Mitsuhiko Kakita and Takanobu Kimura, veteran セガ creators, have been appointed as special instructors for “C&R Creative Academy,” a game creator development program run by 株式会社クリーク・アンド・リバー社.
High School Singer-Songwriter Grand Prix 2026: Winner is “知花” of Hokkaido Hokusei Gakuen Girls’ High School; a breathtaking live performance that left tens of thousands holding their breath
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“知花” of Hokkaido Hokusei Gakuen Girls’ High School won the “High School Singer-Songwriter Grand Prix 2026,” organized by the YouTube program “atagi✕ゆゆうたのおとなりラジオ.” Praised by the judges, she earned prizes including recording opportunities and live performance appearances.
Facts
9 uniquely talented high school students from across the country
Tens of thousands of viewers watched the live broadcast
performed 3 original songs
Scheduled to take place in Sapporo, Hokkaido, on December 4, 2026
Event date: October 17, 2026
Event date: October 18, 2026
Thursday, March 25, 2027: “4th High School Light Music Grand Prix 2026 Spring”
A large live music venue with a capacity of 1300 people
Companies mentioned：株式会社オトメヤ、ESPエンタテインメント、Awesome City Club、MOROHA、Spotify O-EAST、YouTube
[2026 Good Design Award-winning service] Subscription-based home repair service launches nationwide
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ホームサーブ株式会社 launched its subscription-based home repair service nationwide on October 20, 2026, after it received the 2026 Good Design Award. The service has reached approximately 435,000 contracts.
Facts
The current number of contracts has reached approximately 435,000
Customer satisfaction: 96.7%※2
Contract renewal rate: 93.7%※7
Nationwide network of approximately 800 partner companies※4
Original1か月あたり590円※3から
Nationwide rollout began on Tuesday, October 20, 2026
A report on the highly successful October 16 event celebrating the release of National Theatre Live’s “Dangerous Liaisons,” now showing to great acclaim. The film will continue its run at TOHOシネマズ 日比谷!
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The release event for National Theatre Live’s “Dangerous Liaisons” was held at TOHOシネマズ日比谷 on 10/16 and was a great success. The film screened through 10/22, and its run has been extended from 10/23 onward.
Are you using AI only to improve individual productivity? “TANKA,” which makes teams stronger, to exhibit at Japan IT Week for the first time
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TANKA Japan, the Japanese branch of U.S. startup TANKA, Inc., will make its first appearance at “Japan IT Week [Autumn] 2026,” taking place at Makuhari Messe from October 21, 2026. It will exhibit its team-focused AI assistant “TANKA” and hold a seminar.
Facts
Original2026年10月21日（水）から23日（金）まで
A survey of 500 employees
64.2% said generative AI had made their own work faster
51.8% said it had also made work faster for their entire team
There is a 12.4-percentage-point gap between individual and team productivity
Limited to the first 100 teams
For the first 6 months
980 yen per month
Companies mentioned：MoreClick株式会社、TANKA, Inc.、TANKA Japan
Assist suits used at Hikone Castle to ease the burden of climbing the approach: “Muscle Suit Soft-Power” and “MediAid Shikkari Guard Waist EX Hard” tested in a demonstration
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During a demonstration of the climb at Hikone Castle on October 19, 2026, assist suits handled by 株式会社テクノアソシエ—the “Muscle Suit Soft-Power” and “MediAid Shikkari Guard Waist EX Hard”—were used to reduce the burden on the palanquin bearers.
Facts
Oct. 19, 2026
12 city staff members
9 general volunteers
The round-trip distance was approximately 285 meters
140 stone steps
Approximately 50 meters of elevation gain
Average gradient of approximately 18%
A total of 3 round trips were completed
For 6 participants
2 participants wore them
4 participants wore them
Approximately 400 years ago
Construction began in Keicho 9 (1604)
Taking 20 years to complete
They are aiming to register it as a World Cultural Heritage site in 2028
Direct sales company Copa Corporation announces special “Founding Week” plans ahead of its 29th anniversary on October 21, the date it was founded; TikTok LIVE to feature a “President’s Discount” flash sale with the company president
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株式会社コパ・コーポレーション will hold special “Copa Founding Festival” events to mark its 29th anniversary on October 21, 2026. TikTok LIVE will feature a “President’s Discount” flash sale with the company president and live broadcasts throughout the day. Online marketplaces and the official “Wakutan Market” website will offer a 29% discount on the anniversary date and 10% off coupons during the campaign. Its directly operated “Democau” stores will also offer special sets and prize drawings.
Facts
29th anniversary
Celebrates its 29th anniversary on Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Explore an autumn-leaf park with your smartphone in hand! “Autumn Nature Hunt” and “Tree Seal Campaign” running at 17 parks nationwide through December 6
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NPO法人リトカル is running an autumn nature experience campaign at 17 parks nationwide using its nature experience digital guide, “Hanamoku Sanpo.” Participants can scan QR codes on tree nameplates with their smartphones and take quizzes to earn digital badges and original prizes.
Teva’s brown sneakers are a must-have for instantly updating your everyday look! Popular models including “ReEmber Camp” and “NeoGamma LTR” are available now.
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Teva is offering brown sneakers, a trend for fall/winter 2026, in multiple models including “ReEmber Camp” and “NeoGamma LTR,” presenting them as a way to refresh casual outfits.
Facts
Teva, which developed the world’s first sport sandal with straps in 1984
Brown sneakers, a footwear trend for fall/winter 2026
【横浜エクセレンス】Announcement of entry into B.LEAGUE ONE for the 2027-28 season
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株式会社横浜エクセレンス announced that its entry into B.LEAGUE ONE for the 2027-28 season has been confirmed. It also aims to enter B.LEAGUE PREMIER for the 2030-31 season, with targets of 900 million yen in revenue and average attendance of 3,000 this season.
【Free to watch】“MARKETING NOVA SUMMIT 2026 Autumn” streaming on Nov. 10. Director 野口竜司 to deliver the keynote, and Executive Officer and CSO 田中亨 to speak on next-generation AI data utilization techniques
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株式会社イー・エージェンシー will participate in the online conference “MARKETING NOVA SUMMIT 2026 Autumn,” taking place on November 10, 2026, with Director 野口竜司 and Executive Officer and CSO 田中亨 as speakers. In the keynote, 野口 will discuss company-wide AI strategy, while 田中 will present data utilization techniques involving collaboration between command-center AI and specialized AI systems in a case study session.
Pressure measurements taken from around 70 people, including muscular men, at a muscle festival. What bedding is “right” for each person?｜Japanese bedding brand GOKUMIN exhibits at the Shinshu Muscle Festival
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Bedding brand GOKUMIN, from 株式会社KURUKURU, exhibited at the Shinshu Muscle Festival 2026 and measured the body pressure of around 70 people. It introduced trends in bedding selection based on body type and body area, along with its products.
Alternative investment platform オルタナバンク launches “Monthly Distributions: Central Asia Movable Asset-Collateralized Loan Support Fund ID1186”
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Alternative investment platform オルタナバンク, operated by SAMURAI証券株式会社, has launched a new product, “Monthly Distributions: Central Asia Movable Asset-Collateralized Loan Support Fund ID1186.” The total offering is 170.5 million yen, with a target yield of 7.5% (before tax). The offering period runs from October 21 to 25, 2026.
Facts
Total offering: 170.5 million yen
Target yield: 7.5% (before tax)
Minimum investment: 10,000 yen
Minimum funding threshold: Investment applications totaling at least 10 million yen
Alternative investment platform オルタナバンク launches “Principal and Interest Paid in a Lump Sum: Short-Term Support Fund for Polish Financial Businesses ID1193”
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Alternative investment platform オルタナバンク, operated by SAMURAI証券株式会社, has launched “ID1193,” a short-term support fund for financial businesses in Poland. The total offering is 73.16 million yen, with a target yield of 5% (before tax).
Facts
Total offering: 73.16 million yen
Target yield: 5% (before tax)
Minimum investment: 10,000 yen
Minimum funding threshold: Investment applications totaling at least 10 million yen
Offering period: 12 p.m. Wednesday, October 21, 2026
【Personal Information】Learn not only how to “protect” personal information, but also how to handle and use it properly! Free streaming of the archived video of the Nov. 6 (Fri.) seminar “The Basics of Personal Information”!!
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株式会社クリーク・アンド・リバー社 will stream a free archived video on November 6 of “The Basics of Personal Information,” an online seminar held in September that covers the fundamentals of personal information protection.
Soracom explains “physical AI,” something worth understanding now. Special talk to explore what will change on the manufacturing floor ＜Dec. 10・Free admission＞
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株式会社イプロス will host a special talk on physical AI by 株式会社ソラコム’s 松下享平 at “IPROS AI-Industrial World 2026,” taking place at Tokyo International Forum on December 9–10, 2026.
Enjoy seafood and meat BBQ in Okegawa, Saitama Prefecture!!
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“ゆっくり炉端BBQガーデン” will open for a limited time in Okegawa, Saitama Prefecture, serving more than 30 seafood and meat dishes, including oysters and horse sashimi.
ホーランド アメリカ ライン has unveiled “Bar 1873,” a new space that presents its more than 150 years of history in a contemporary style. Part of the major “Holland America Evolution” refresh project, it will debut on Oosterdam and is expected to be rolled out to other ships in the future.
Facts
Bar 1873
Two-story atrium
A tulip sculpture emitting light about 3 meters high
3 successful SNS strategies for nightlife businesses revealed for the first time | Measures that achieved 3.2 times more new customers and 9 times more job applications at cabaret clubs, host clubs and concept cafes
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株式会社キングプロテア has revealed its SNS strategies tailored to nightlife businesses through 3 case studies involving cabaret clubs, host clubs and concept cafes, detailing measures that led to major increases in new customers and job applications.
Facts
New customers increased by about 3.2 times
Job applications increased by about 9 times
Monthly video views reached 850,000
Instagram followers increased by about 2,500
More than 1,500 videos produced to date
Monthly job applications through SNS increased from 2 to 18
Kaoru Morioka named special ambassador for THE ONE
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LiGA DiVeRTiDA, operated by 株式会社Conext Markting, has appointed Kaoru Morioka as a special ambassador for the futsal event THE ONE and will hold the season 2 opening match on Oct. 29, 2026.
[Niiza, Saitama Prefecture] Lifestyle solutions brand KEYUCA（ケユカ）to open a new store inside エキア志木 on Wednesday, Oct. 21!
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河淳株式会社 will open a new store, “KEYUCA エキア志木店,” inside the commercial facility エキア志木 in Niiza, Saitama Prefecture, on Oct. 21, 2026. To celebrate the opening, it will run promotions including 10 times the points on all items.
[Video and photos] Yuma Tabuchi, a 1st-year junior high school student, 12, wins the grand prize in the 48th Horipro Talent Scout Caravan “THE ACTOR”! Report on the final competition
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The final competition of the 48th Horipro Talent Scout Caravan “THE ACTOR” was held on Oct. 18, with 12-year-old Yuma Tabuchi winning the grand prize.
[Shinjuku Takashimaya] “Grand Hokkaido Exhibition” to mark the store’s 30th anniversary! From Wednesday, Oct. 21, to Tuesday, Nov. 3, a national holiday.
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Shinjuku Takashimaya will hold the “Grand Hokkaido Exhibition” to mark its 30th anniversary, from Oct. 21 to Nov. 3. The event will feature products from about 80 stores, with corn and scallops as its themes.
[TAC Civil Service] “Psychology and Social Welfare Positions” seminar on civil service exam strategies, “Ask Successful Candidates! Strategies for Passing Psychology and Social Welfare Civil Service Exams—It’s Not Too Late to Start in Fall,” to be held Oct. 27 (Tuesday) (free; advance reservation required)
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TAC株式会社 will hold a seminar on civil service exam strategies for psychology and social welfare positions on Oct. 27. Instructors and successful candidates will speak about exam preparation and winning interview strategies.
Osaka Prefecture’s first officially recognized “B-1 Grand Prix” event to be held at 安満遺跡公園 in 高槻市
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Osaka Prefecture’s first officially recognized “B-1 Grand Prix” event will be held at 安満遺跡公園 in 高槻市. It will take place on Nov. 7 and 8, Reiwa 8, with free admission. 高槻うどんギョーザの会 is hosting the event, with 高槻市 providing support.
Children enjoy an energetic sweet potato-digging experience in 高槻市
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On Oct. 20, Reiwa 8, 41 children from 認定こども園深沢ガーデン in 高槻市 took part in a sweet potato-digging experience at 吉田農園. About 5 farms in the city offer harvest experiences each fall.
[Yokohama Takashimaya] Discover the charms of the 江ノ電沿線 and the Shonan area connected by the 江ノ電! “LOVE YOKOHAMA LOVE KANAGAWA～Autumn 江ノ電 Story～” event to be held!
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Original横浜髙島屋で10月29日から11月3日まで、江ノ電沿線や湘南エリアの魅力を紹介するイベント「LOVE YOKOHAMA LOVE KANAGAWA～秋の江ノ電物語～」を開催。グルメ、雑貨、アート、江ノ電グッズショップを展開し、タカシマヤアプリ会員向けの特典も用意される。
Facts
October 29 (Thu.)
Nov. 3 (Tue, holiday)
Mini croissant babka 594 yen
Custard cream malasada (1 piece) 389 yen
Freshly baked Kamakura financier, chestnut (1 piece) 378 yen
100% wagyu minced cutlet (1 piece) 500 yen
Yokohama Takashimaya exclusive: bluefin tuna medium-fatty and whitebait two-color rice bowl 1,800 yen
Warabi mochi set 970 yen
Corduroy embroidered dress 25,300 yen
Long-sleeved T-shirt (100% cotton) 4,950 yen
Garlic shrimp plate 1,750 yen
Mochiko chicken plate 1,600 yen
Ice cream (berry and berry / pumpkin caramel) 890 yen
BLOW MINI 4,400 yen
SQUARE PORCH 2,970 yen
Fresh Earl Grey tea (300 ml) 840 yen
Grilled shoronpo dumplings (6 pieces) 800 yen
Charm (1 piece) from 1,400 yen
Chain (1 piece) from 1,500 yen
“be here to do” (acrylic paint, 80.3×100 cm) 352,000 yen
Shonan no Kaze Calendar 2027, wall calendar 1,980 yen
Spend 3,000 yen or more, including tax
Purchases totaling 5,000 yen or more, tax included
北海道 will hold the Kushiro venue experience event for “Hokkaido Digital EXPO 2026” on Oct. 22, 2026, to promote the adoption of AI and DX by businesses in the prefecture.
株式会社Arxcs will hold “VISION SUMMIT 2026,” a career festival for student-athletes, in Umeda, Osaka, on Dec. 19, and has opened registration for company HR and recruitment representatives to attend as visitors.
Facts
Approximately 1,000 student-athletes in total
It will be held in Umeda, Osaka, on Saturday, Dec. 19
Now in its 4th year
76.9% said, “I don’t know where to start”
59.9% of students said, “I’m interested in connecting with society, but have taken almost no action,”
It also emerged that 55.2% of students have had almost no contact with companies
A 3-minute final pitch by 8 finalists who prevailed in the preliminary screening
Eligibility: University students in years 1–4 who belong to an athletic association (150 expected)
Participation fee: 500 yen (with benefits)
VISION SUMMIT 2026, held in Osaka this June, drew 191 participants (from 61 universities); a total of 1128 student-athletes have participated in the 5 events held to date
A total of 1128 student-athletes have participated in the 5 events held to date
The latest AI solutions from 6 Asian countries come together. ‘World AI Pavilion’ to accelerate DX at Japanese companies
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エバーリッジ株式会社 will host the ‘World AI Pavilion,’ bringing together AI and software companies from 6 Asian countries, at “DX 総合EXPO 2026 秋 東京,” to be held at Makuhari Messe in November 2026, to support DX at Japanese companies.
Facts
6 Asian countries
For 3 days, from Wednesday, Nov. 4, to Friday, Nov. 6, 2026
“Precure Pretty Store Pop-Up Shop in OIOI” confirmed! A host of new merchandise featuring original illustrations themed around “Lolita fashion” is coming!
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中外鉱業株式会社 will hold the “Precure Pretty Store Pop-Up Shop in OIOI” to mark its 15th and 10th anniversaries at 4 locations—Shinjuku Marui Annex, Morera Gifu, Kobe Marui and Ebina Marui—from Oct. 30, 2026, to Jan. 4, 2027. New merchandise featuring original illustrations themed around Lolita fashion will be available, along with a prize drawing offering benefits for エポスカード users.
Enjoy freshly prepared flavor cooked right in the aluminum pot! Meat udon supervised by 千とせ本店, birthplace of “nikusui,” and miso nikomi udon supervised by 大久手山本屋 go on sale
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株式会社セブン‐イレブン・ジャパン will launch meat udon supervised by 千とせ本店 and miso nikomi udon supervised by 大久手山本屋.
スペースシャワーTV, operated by 株式会社スペースシャワーネットワーク, announced that it will air a special program looking back on the career of Tohji, who will hold his retirement concert at Tokyo Dome on Nov. 17, at 24:00 on Oct. 22.
【株式会社横浜八景島】マクセル アクアパーク品川 × シナネン株式会社: “Shinagawa Sinanen Akari no Mori Program” supporter agreement signed on Thursday, Oct. 15
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マクセル アクアパーク品川, operated by 株式会社横浜八景島, and シナネン株式会社, a subsidiary of Sinanen Holdings, have signed a program supporter agreement for the “Shinagawa Sinanen Akari no Mori Program,” which aims to promote understanding of the natural environment.
Cypress Holdings featured as a notable restaurant industry stock on テレ東BIZ’s “Nikkei Morning Plus FT”
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Cypress Holdings was featured as a notable stock in the restaurant industry on “Nikkei Morning Plus FT,” broadcast on テレ東BIZ on Oct. 8, 2026. The program discussed growth prospects for “Sumibi Yakitori Ginza Sozai-ten” and the company’s focus on special demand for takeout and delivery, in light of changes in the business environment following a reduction in the food consumption tax.
“7plus株式会社,” born from a real estate company’s in-house DX initiative, launches in earnest
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7plus株式会社, established in July 2026 from the IT division of real estate company ハウスウェル株式会社, has launched in earnest, offering “Mail2Link,” “Salesforce Real Estate Package” and “BizBlock,” products with proven results in its own DX efforts.
Facts
July 2026
As little as 30 seconds
Telephone connection rate is approximately 2 times higher
【Hokkaido/Hakodate】望楼NOGUCHI函館 to resume operations on April 20, 2027. Special accommodation plan includes an original diffuser to bring home the fragrance of your trip
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望楼NOGUCHI函館 will resume operations on April 20, 2027, and offer an accommodation plan that includes a diffuser featuring its original aroma, “結風 -ゆいかぜ-.”
A “SPECIAL BROADCAST” for the new smartphone game “BLEACH Mirrors High” will premiere from 19 hours on 10/27! Featuring Chiaki Kobayashi, Maria Sashide, Masakazu Morita, and Fumiko Orikasa!
[World Liberation Day on 10/20] An 86-year-old inventor achieves a historic breakthrough toward “zero culling” in avian influenza. A paper on virus inactivation by 中ノ沢温泉 × Hatano-RCMF is set to appear in Nature journal Scientific Report.
In an era when 80% use AI for studying, what makes the difference is how they use it. A practicing cram-school teacher who has instructed more than 1000 people designed a study method that goes beyond “what to do after using AI.” 『AIを使うほど伸びる勉強法』 goes on sale 10/21!
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Forest Publishing will release 『AIを使うほど伸びる勉強法』, a book by practicing cram-school teacher Hira, on October 21, 2026. The book explains concrete learning steps for using Gemini Notebook and ChatGPT to turn “I understand” into “I can do it myself.”
Facts
Has directly taught more than 1000 people
Has shared study methods for more than 10 years
Page count: 192 pages
Price: ¥1,980 (tax included)
The book became a bestseller, with sales exceeding 47,000 copies
[First release of the work’s PV and special website] A teddy bear that turns into a handsome man × a Kansai-dialect man loved by supernatural beings: the hilarious horror-comedy novel 『テディベアは夜笑う』 goes on sale today, October 20!
[First release of the work’s PV and special website] The latest work by the author of 『わが家は幽世の貸本屋さん』, which has surpassed 70,000 copies in cumulative sales! 『オカルトにごちそう 異端退魔師の絶品お祓いごはん』 goes on sale today, October 20!
[For residents around 鞍手町, 中間市 and 直方市] Free inheritance consultation sessions with experts including tax accountants and judicial scriveners to be held at 鞍手町役場 on November 16–17, 2026!
2026 Fall New Long-Sleeve Styles / Slim Long-Sleeve Shirts / Made at a Sewing Factory in Yiwu, China / Full-Scale Rollout Begins Oct. 20 / 10% Early-Bird Discount / 460 yen per item / Source directly from a Chinese factory in the era of a weak yen / Cut costs by 50%
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義烏優豊株式会社 will begin wholesale sales to Japan of its new long-sleeve styles for Fall 2026, made at its sewing factory in Yiwu, China, on Oct. 20, and is seeking new business partners with offers including a 50% cost reduction and a 10% early-bird discount.
【ウブロ】Japanese limited-edition models “Classic Fusion Hawk’s Eye Titanium” and “Classic Fusion Green Aventurine Titanium” debut!
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Swiss luxury watch brand “HUBLOT（ウブロ）” will unveil 2 Japan-exclusive models featuring natural stone dials, “Classic Fusion Hawk’s Eye Titanium” and “Classic Fusion Green Aventurine Titanium,” on Oct. 20, 2026. Each model is limited to 100 pieces and features a titanium case and a manufacture self-winding movement, with a warranty program of up to 10 years.
Facts
42mm
Approximately 48 hours
Up to 10 years
“5 + 5-year warranty”
100 pieces each
Companies mentioned：HUBLOT、ウブロ、LVMH Watches&Jewelry Japan
【Official launch in Japan】Global skincare brand “epii” begins full-scale expansion into the Japanese market
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G2Global Korea announced that its skincare brand “epii” will make a full-scale entry into the Japanese market from October 2026, building on its global track record.
Facts
October 2026
More than 1 billion plays to date
Approximately 2 million units sold globally to date
Korean 10-member boy group xikers to hold an offline event in Tokyo in December! Enter a lottery for invitations to a premium group signing event, a 2-shot photo session and more!
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Korean boy group xikers will hold an offline event in Tokyo in December. Preorders for the album “ROUTE ZERO : The CALLING” will be accepted in October and November.
Facts
10-member Korean boy group
8th mini album
December 11 (Fri.)
In just 4 days
More than 360,000 copies in initial sales
Up to 100 people total
Up to 200 people total
Up to 400 people total
Up to 300 people total
Companies mentioned：株式会社エムダッシュクリエイティブ、KQ ENTERTAINMENT、Mdash Creative OFFICIAL STORE、xikers JAPAN OFFICIAL FANCLUB
Even people you dislike have sides you don’t know. The latest in the “World Short Selection” series: Montgomery’s “Men-Haters, Women-Haters” goes on sale!
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株式会社理論社 released Lucy Maud Montgomery’s short story collection “Montgomery Short Selection: Men-Haters, Women-Haters” on Oct. 20, 2026.
Facts
Released on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026
List price: 1,430 yen (tax included)
B6 / 215 pages / hardcover
6 stories
People live in an era that differs by about 100 years
ノジマ Niiza store to open on the 2nd floor of ラ・ヴィーニュ 新座!
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株式会社ノジマ will open its ノジマ Niiza store on the 2nd floor of ラ・ヴィーニュ 新座 in Niiza, Saitama Prefecture, on Oct. 22, 2026. With support for families raising children as its theme, the opening sale will offer up to 20% back in Nojima Points and app perks.
【Masuya】YOASOBI and Onigiri Senbei team up again! Limited-edition collaboration product to celebrate the Aichi stop of YOASOBI’s dome and stadium tour
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Masuya, part of the IXホールディングス株式会社 group, will sell the limited-edition collaboration product “Tekuteku YOASOBI × Onigiri Senbei Packable Bag” at the venue and online to celebrate the Aichi stop of YOASOBI’s dome and stadium tour.
VTuber 五星嵐れんれ, affiliated with Avivi, a community-based agency partnered with Avvy, takes 1st place in the “Let’s Make Original Donuts!” event
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OTAGROUP株式会社 announced that VTuber 五星嵐れんれ, affiliated with Avivi, an agency partnered with the VTuber app Avvy, took 1st place in the “Let’s Make Original Donuts!” event.
3D birthday live by Kohinata Chitora, a 3rd-generation member of VTuber agency 「ハコネクト」, to be streamed free on YouTube on October 25 (Sun.)!
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株式会社アナログ announced that it will hold a 3D birthday live for Kohinata Chitora, a 3rd-generation member of VTuber agency 「ハコネクト」, on October 25, 2026, with the singing performance streamed free on YouTube.
「ONE PIECE 麦わらストア」 marks its 14th anniversary! An original illustration of Sanji by Eiichiro Oda is on display at the Shibuya main store, and a shopper-bag giveaway campaign is underway!
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To mark its 14th anniversary, 「ONE PIECE 麦わらストア」 is displaying a color paper illustration of Sanji drawn by Eiichiro Oda at its Shibuya main store. A campaign is also underway to give away limited-edition shopper bags with purchases at stores and online from October 16, 2026.
Facts
14th anniversary
Oct. 16, 2026
10 locations nationwide
Companies mentioned：東映アニメーション株式会社、集英社、フジテレビ、ONE PIECE 麦わらストア、ONE PIECE MUGIWARA STORE HARAJUKU、キデイランド京都四条河原町店
Original merchandise from indie game maker 「チラズアート」 arrives at DMM Online Crane on Wednesday, October 21!
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合同会社DMM.com announced that it will offer original merchandise from indie game maker 「チラズアート」 for a limited time starting October 21, 2026, through its online crane game service 「DMMオンクレ」.
Facts
Through Friday, Nov. 20
DC (2,600 DC)
3 winners
More than 5,000 prizes
Companies mentioned：合同会社DMM.com、DMM、チラズアート、Chilla's Art
Akiko Wada gets candid with high school students! YouTube program “Akiko Wada Becomes Best Friends with an AI Smartphone” to release a series of videos exploring the prestigious Nishogakusha University High School, starting tomorrow, Wednesday, October 21!
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The YouTube program “Akiko Wada Becomes Best Friends with an AI Smartphone,” co-produced by TOKYO MX and ホリプロ, will stream a special on-location feature from October 21, 2026, in which singer Akiko Wada visits Nishogakusha University High School and meets with the dance club and student council.
[Live report] Atsunee gives the first performance of new song “Panee kiss” at TOKYO ISLAND! Digital release set for November 6!
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Atsunee, an artist signed to 株式会社SBIスターミュージック・エンタテインメント, debuted her new song “Panee kiss” and a new visual at the TOKYO ISLAND music festival held on October 12. The song is scheduled for digital release as a single on November 6, 2026, as part of Atsunee’s rebranding project.
“Even after a good night’s sleep, I still feel tired.” Bringing the idea behind recovery wear to bedding. GOKUMIN to launch its “TOTONE” duvet covers and box sheets featuring 13 types of minerals on October 20
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Bedding brand 「GOKUMIN」 from 株式会社KURUKURU will launch duvet covers and box sheets on October 20, 2026, as part of its new “TOTONE” line, which uses the functional material “ENERGY STONE®,” made with 13 types of minerals derived from natural ore kneaded into the fibers.
Orders are now being accepted for the prism visual collection for the TV anime “きみが死ぬまで恋をしたい”!
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株式会社アズメーカー has begun accepting orders for a new product, the prism visual collection for the TV anime “きみが死ぬまで恋をしたい,” through its online store 「きゃらON！」.
Orders are now being accepted for acrylic character stands, thick acrylic stands, die-cut stickers and clear files for the TV anime “幼女戦記Ⅱ”!
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株式会社アズメーカー has begun accepting orders for new products for the TV anime “幼女戦記Ⅱ” (acrylic character stands, thick acrylic stands, die-cut stickers and clear files) through its online store 「きゃらON！」.
Orders are now being accepted for T-shirts, acrylic character stands, mugs, thick acrylic stands, prism visual collections, trading hologram pin-back buttons and more for the TV anime “超巡！超条先輩”!
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株式会社アズメーカー has begun accepting orders for new products, including T-shirts, acrylic stands and mugs for the TV anime “超巡！超条先輩,” through its online store 「きゃらON！」.
Orders are now being accepted for character rubber mats, acrylic character stands, thumbnail glitter sticker sets, trading hologram pin-back buttons and clear files for the TV anime “上伊那ぼたん、酔へる姿は百合の花”!
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株式会社アズメーカー has begun accepting orders for new products (rubber mats, acrylic stands, sticker sets, pin-back buttons and clear files) for the TV anime “上伊那ぼたん、酔へる姿は百合の花” through its online store 「きゃらON！」.
株式会社アズメーカー has begun accepting orders for a set of 2 hologram pin-back buttons from the TV anime “お隣の天使様にいつの間にか駄目人間にされていた件2” through its online store 「きゃらON！」.