Limited-edition tote bags, second release: Totes inspired by that nostalgic apron and totes exclusive to the Shibuya store go on sale in limited quantities
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株式会社ハンズ will release the second collection of limited-edition tote bags on Oct. 16, 2026, to mark its 50th anniversary. The lineup includes designs inspired by the staff aprons from the 東急ハンズ era, as well as embroidered totes exclusive to the Shibuya store.
Asuene signs partnership agreement with Tokyo Innovation Base, a Tokyo startup support hub, through ASUENE CAREER
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アスエネ株式会社 has signed a partnership agreement with Tokyo Innovation Base, a Tokyo startup support hub, and will support in-person events for job seekers in the GX, AI and deep-tech fields, as well as opportunities for intercompany collaboration, through its sustainability recruitment AI platform ASUENE CAREER.
Head to 土岐プレミアム・アウトレット for Halloween and enjoy picture-perfect moments at 3 autumn-themed photo spots: “Halloween,” “Moonlight Art” and “Flower Wall”
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土岐プレミアム・アウトレット will feature 3 photo spots, including a giant pumpkin and moonlight art, for Halloween, and will give presents to children in elementary school or younger on Oct. 31.
Celebrate Halloween with the family at 土岐プレミアム・アウトレット: “Working Vehicles Gather!” to be held Saturday, Oct. 31
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An autumn special event featuring “working vehicles” such as police cars and fire engines will be held on Oct. 31, 2026, at 土岐プレミアム・アウトレット, operated by 三菱地所・サイモン株式会社.
Daio Paper’s 「エリエール」 brand is teaming up with 13 アロハテーブル locations across Japan for a campaign starting Oct. 29, 2026, where customers can try the new 「エリエール フタつきウエットティシュー」.
[Reopening] Kitano Grill & Bar in Kobe’s Kitano district to begin serving a new Western-style bistro set meal on Sunday, Nov. 1
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Kitano Grill & Bar in Kobe’s Kitano district, operated by G LION GROUP, will reopen on Nov. 1, 2026, and begin serving its “Western-Style Bistro Set Meal.”
With gratitude to Attack on Titan: TV anime Attack on Titan × Nijigen no Mori collaboration event countdown event, third installment: “Message Panel”
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At the Nijigen no Mori anime park on Awaji Island, a collaboration event with the TV anime Attack on Titan is underway. A “Message Panel” where visitors can leave messages of gratitude will appear starting Nov. 1.
Facts
Through Sunday, December 13
Available starting Sunday, Nov. 1
Starting Sunday, November 1, 2026
Sunday, Dec. 13, 2026
From Saturday, March 14, 2026
A 1.2 km forest at night
All 4 characters
8 types in total / random
7 types in total / random
4 types in total
1,210 yen (tax included)
990 yen each (tax included)
6,930 yen (tax included)
1,045 yen (tax included)
385 yen (tax included)
¥1,900 (tax included)
1,200 yen (tax included)
3,600 yen–4,000 yen
1,600 yen–2,000 yen
800 yen
2,000 yen
1,500 yen
5,400 yen–5,800 yen
3,400 yen–3,800 yen
6,800 yen–7,200 yen
4,800 yen–5,200 yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社ニジゲンノモリ、講談社、「進撃の巨人」The Final Season製作委員会
Final Fantasy Resonance × タイトーステーション collaboration campaign
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株式会社タイトー will hold a collaboration campaign with 株式会社スクウェア・エニックス’s RPG Final Fantasy Resonance at 23 Taito-affiliated stores nationwide from Nov. 7 to 29, 2026. The campaign will include sales of collaboration crepes, drinks and PET-bottle beverages; giveaways of special acrylic coasters; a stamp rally; and sales of pin badges.
第一法規株式会社 has published 「論点体系 判例民法＜第4版＞10巻 親族」, the latest title in its 「論点体系シリーズ」. It incorporates the Reiwa 4 and Reiwa 6 amendments to the Civil Code and adds the latest court precedents.
On sale Thursday, Oct. 22: The cover and opening photo feature of issue 47 of Weekly Shonen Champion stars Aiki Taniguchi of Sakurazaka46♡. It comes with a double-sided BIG poster, and there is also a giveaway of limited-edition QUO cards to 200 people!
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株式会社秋田書店 announced that Aiki Taniguchi of Sakurazaka46 will appear on the cover and in the opening photo feature of issue 47 of Weekly Shonen Champion, on sale Oct. 22. The issue will include a double-sided BIG poster and a giveaway of QUO cards to 200 people.
From Mobile Suit Gundam, a collaboration with global sports and lifestyle brand “NEW ERA®” brings 9FIFTY caps featuring the Black Tri-Stars and 9FORTY caps featuring Haro!
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株式会社バンダイ will release collaboration caps featuring Mobile Suit Gundam and sports brand “NEW ERA®.” Preorders will begin on Oct. 22, 2026, through “プレミアムバンダイ,” and general in-store sales will start on Oct. 31 of the same year at STRICT-G stores.
Discover new cosmetics every Tuesday! Qoo10 announces the Top 5 sales rankings for “Mega Debut” in September 2026
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Qoo10, operated by eBay Japan合同会社, announced the Top 5 sales rankings for “Mega Debut” brands in September 2026. Losy Kim’s tinted lip ampoule took 1st place, while products from onslo and ZEESEA ranked 2nd through 5th.
[Matsuya PREMIUM] Matsuya Foods introduces a luxurious new premium bento! “Shimanto Pork Ginger Pork” features high-quality branded pork
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株式会社松屋フーズ will begin selling “Shimanto Pork Ginger Pork,” a bento made with Shimanto pork shoulder loin and golden ginger from Kochi Prefecture, at its prepared-food outlet 松屋PREMIUM銀座店 from Oct. 28, 2026.
Celebrating 50 years as an artist! From British humor to the supernatural, science fiction and everyday life, this definitive volume takes readers on a journey through a one-of-a-kind story world. The mook “A Thorough Feature on the World of Yasuko Sakata” is coming from 双葉社!
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株式会社双葉社 will publish the mook “A Thorough Feature on the World of Yasuko Sakata” on Oct. 22, 2026, commemorating 50 years of manga artist Yasuko Sakata’s career.
Masahiro Motoki takes on the stage production “Tatoeba Kimi: Forty Years of Love Song” for the first time in 31 years; opening approaches!
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The staged reading “Tatoeba Kimi: Forty Years of Love Song,” starring Masahiro Motoki and Yoko Moriguchi, opens at the New National Theatre’s Small Theatre on Oct. 28. Based on the work by Yuko Kono and Kazuhiro Nagata, it depicts 40 years of love and bereavement in the couple’s life.
A recreation of “daikan’s entry banquet cuisine” will be presented to mark 500 years since the discovery of Iwami Ginzan and the 20th anniversary of its World Heritage registration!
According to 株式会社ダスキン’s survey on attitudes and practices regarding year-end 2025 cleaning, the rate of households that carried out a deep clean fell to a record low of 50.5%. The survey also found a trend in the purpose of deep cleaning shifting from “to welcome the new year” to “to clean places that cannot be cleaned regularly.”
Facts
The year-end 2025 deep-cleaning rate was 50.5%
A total of 4,160 men and women aged 20 or older nationwide were surveyed
The rate was highest among households raising children, at 61.4%
[ココス] A warm soup pasta infused with the savory flavors of oysters and mushrooms is here! ココス presents “This Month’s Gourmet: November”
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The family restaurant ココス, operated by 株式会社ココスジャパン, will hold “This Month’s Gourmet: November” from Oct. 30, featuring warm soup pasta and ajillo made with oysters and mushrooms.
Ayano Sumida’s photo book “Kasumisō” is on sale! First-look photos revealed!!
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株式会社ワン・パブリッシング released Ayano Sumida’s photo book “Kasumisō” on Oct. 22, 2026. Shot in Vietnam, the book is characterized by daring exposure, and a special edition with a DVD is also available from ボムアイドル工房. Release events will also be held in Tokyo and Osaka in October and November.
ダンデライオン・チョコレート and Tokyo Metro announce the first joint initiative to mark the opening of the ダンデライオン・チョコレート Kiyosumi-Shirakawa Factory!
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ダンデライオン・チョコレート and Tokyo Metro will launch the first in a series of joint initiatives, including discounts on one-day passes and a PASMO tap campaign, to mark the opening of the Kiyosumi-Shirakawa Factory on Oct. 30, 2026.
『寿司・しゃぶしゃぶ ゆず庵』, operated by 株式会社物語コーポレーション, will begin selling limited quantities of “Whole Head-on Shrimp Shabu-Shabu” and “Snow Crab Shabu-Shabu” on Nov. 10, 2026. A rich shrimp broth will also be introduced.
Originalニューヨーカー メンズ「NEWYORKER MEN 2026 CASHMERE COLLECTION」を紹介する特集コンテンツを公開。
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株式会社ダイドーフォワード has published feature content on its online store introducing the 2026 fall/winter cashmere collection from its flagship brand, NEWYORKER.
株式会社ニトリ will hold its first “Black Friday” sale from Oct. 30 to Nov. 24, 2026, offering around 600 furniture and large home appliance items at special prices for a limited time.
YouTube channel with 320,000 subscribers! The new book by hugely popular tarot reader あんずまろん, 『あんずまろん お悩みばいばいタロット』, and the original tarot deck 『あんずまろんタロット 世界ver.』 are released simultaneously‼
株式会社グレープストーン will offer 『THE Hakuzan Collection, 6-piece box』, featuring 3 kinds of sweets, for a limited time from Oct. 29 through around Nov. 30, 2026, to mark the first anniversary of the “Mont Blanc THE珀山” brand, which opened at 大丸東京店.
Facts
【Price】1,650 yen (1,528 yen before tax)
【Contents】2 each of THE Mont Blanc Cake, Mont Brownie and Mont Blanc Sandwich
FOD, the video streaming service operated by フジテレビ, will introduce 株式会社TVer’s payment feature “TVer ID Payment” from Oct. 22, streamlining the process of accessing content.
tiny tiny’s first collaboration with the anime 『Sgt. Frog☆』! 8 items showcasing the expressive personalities of Keroro and friends
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株式会社アダストリア’s fashion accessories brand tiny tiny is collaborating with the anime 『Sgt. Frog☆』 for the first time. All 8 items will be previewed from Oct. 22, 2026, and go on sale from Nov. 5.
Facts
8 types in total
More than 40 multi-brands
Preview begins Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026
Price: ¥1,290 (tax included)
Price: 3,990 yen (tax included)
Price: ¥5,990 (tax included)
Price: 1,980 yen (including tax)
Price: 3.490 yen (tax included)
Operates 2 locations nationwide
Operating 150 locations nationwide
Approximately 1,500 stores in Japan and overseas
Companies mentioned：株式会社アンドエスティHD、株式会社アダストリア、tiny tiny、niko and ...、and ST、ルミネエスト新宿店、KADOKAWA、株式会社エレメントルール、株式会社BUZZWIT、株式会社ゼットン、株式会社アンドエスティ、株式会社アンドエスティ・ロジスティクス、株式会社WeOur
Among beginner golfers and those struggling to improve, 67.9% feel they have reached the limits of self-study. More than half say professional coaching is necessary
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A survey by 株式会社NEXER Group and 横浜ゴルフスクール中島 found that 67.9% of beginner golfers and those struggling to improve feel they have reached the limits of self-study, while 52.6% said professional coaching is necessary.
“Functionality is the top priority” when choosing a suitcase (88.4%)! More than 60% have used the same one for at least 5 years
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A survey conducted jointly with グローブ・トロッター found that 88.4% prioritize functionality when choosing a suitcase, and more than 60% have used theirs for at least 5 years.
[Survey of people with experience organizing a deceased person's belongings] The biggest burdens were “sorting items (28.7%)” and “disposing of large furniture (22.0%)”
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A survey by 株式会社NEXER Group and estate and unwanted-item clearance service ジェイプラス polled 150 people with experience organizing a deceased person's belongings. The biggest burdens were “sorting items (28.7%)” and “disposing of large furniture (22.0%),” while the most common time to begin was “immediately after the funeral,” at 28.7%.
[Survey on the realities of placing orders and requesting estimates] The biggest burdens when requesting estimates were “contacting multiple companies (27.8%)” and “repeating explanations of requirements (26.2%)”
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According to a survey by 株式会社NEXER Group and コンペル, the biggest burdens when requesting estimates were “contacting multiple companies” (27.8%) and “repeating explanations of requirements” (26.2%), while “price” (51.6%) was the most important consideration. In addition, 76.2% said they would consider using a one-stop estimate service.
Facts
126 men and women nationwide
“Price” at 51.6%
“Not at all” at 60.3%
“I would use it if the conditions are right” at 65.1%
[Survey on the gap between official assumptions about a Mount Fuji eruption and residents’ perceptions] About half expect the impact to extend “beyond the entire Kanto region”
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Results of a survey on a Mount Fuji eruption by 株式会社NEXER Group and 株式会社RSG. About half expect the area affected to extend “beyond the entire Kanto region,” and 82.0% are concerned about effects on daily life in the Tokyo metropolitan area.
[Survey on family spaces in custom-built homes] 82.0% consider the “living room” a place where family gathers
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A survey of 100 people who have purchased custom-built homes, conducted by 株式会社NEXER Group and デックス株式会社, found that 82.0% prioritize the “living room” as a place for family to gather, while 47.0% cited an “integrated living-dining-kitchen layout” as the floor plan that most influenced communication. Interest in household work routes and shared spaces was also high.
【The top 10 idols with the most downloads last week】
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AWA株式会社 announced its “Top 10 Most-Downloaded Idols” for the period from October 12 to 18, 2026. Nogizaka46 ranked first among acts that debuted in the Heisei era, while Snow Man ranked first among acts that debuted in the Reiwa era.
The girls’ manga magazine “Betsucomi,” published by 株式会社小学館, and 星野リゾート have begun their first collaboration. Stories and essays featuring real facilities as settings for popular manga will be released in sequence starting with the issue on sale in February 2027.
Facts
Operates 81 properties in Japan and overseas
Starting with the issue released in February 2027
Since its launch in 1970
Offers 6 distinctive brands
Operating 26 facilities nationwide
The 66th 小学館 Manga Award
Operating 18 facilities nationwide
More than 12 million copies in cumulative circulation
The 50th 小学館 Manga Award
The 50th 小学館 Manga Award in 2005
Adapted into a television anime in 2006
Adapted into a live-action film in 2012
Original2027年3月号
(on sale Feb. 12)
April 2027 issue
(on sale Mar. 12)
May 2027 issue
(on sale Apr. 13)
June 2027 issue
(on sale May 13)
July 2027 onward
In 2026
Opening of 3 facilities
In 2027
Opened in December 2025
World's GreatestPlaces of 2026
81 facilities in Japan and overseas (76 in Japan, 5 overseas)
A seminar titled “Battery Businesses in Japan and Europe and NKES Initiatives,” featuring Koichiro Danno of （株）日本総合研究所 and Takayuki Ogawa of 日本工営エナジーソリューションズ（株）, will be held on Wednesday, November 25, 2026!
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The New Social Systems Research Institute will hold a seminar on November 25, 2026, on the theme of “Battery Businesses in Japan and Europe and NKES Initiatives.” Koichiro Danno of the Japan Research Institute and Takayuki Ogawa of Nippon Koei Energy Solutions will serve as speakers, discussing trends in Japan’s battery storage business and examples of grid-scale battery storage projects in Europe.
[JAF Tochigi] Discover the charms of the region! JAF will set up a booth at the 15th Shimotsuke City Industrial Festival
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JAF栃木支部 will exhibit at the “15th Shimotsuke City Industrial Festival,” to be held in Shimotsuke City on November 15, 2026. The booth will offer an experience making coloring-page reflectors to promote traffic safety and display the disaster-response vehicle “JAF-FAST.”
[JAF Gunma] A popular event! Supporting the “Japan Romantic Road Drive Stamp Rally,” a 320-km route through Nagano, Gunma and Tochigi
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The Gunma branch of 一般社団法人日本自動車連盟 (JAF) will support the “Japan Romantic Road Drive Stamp Rally,” running from October 20, 2026, to January 20, 2027. Participants will visit 16 locations along the approximately 320-km road connecting Nagano, Gunma and Tochigi. Local specialties and lodging subsidy vouchers will be awarded by lottery based on the number of stamps collected. Last year’s event had 1,599 participants.
Learn directly from Tomohiro Ikeda (Iketomo)! Packed with techniques for making thorough business use of your own personal AI: “Gemini Notebook: A Complete Guide to Top Tips—Turn Your Own Information into an Asset! 100 Ideas for Putting It to Use” goes on sale Thursday, October 22
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株式会社インプレス will publish “Gemini Notebook: A Complete Guide to Top Tips,” a book featuring 100 practical ideas for using Google’s generative AI, Gemini Notebook, on October 22, 2026. The author is Tomohiro Ikeda.
JAF島根支部 is supporting the “Drive Stamp Rally 2026,” organized by 出雲の國・斐伊川サミット, which will run from Oct. 1 through Dec. 31. Participants can take part using a smartphone and enter a drawing for prizes such as Okuizumo Wagyu beef by collecting stamps at 4 or more of the 12 designated spots.
株式会社Gakken, a group company of 株式会社学研ホールディングス, released “富澤商店 一生ものお菓子レシピ,” a collection of sweets recipes selected from more than 8,000 recipes, on Oct. 22, 2026, to mark the 107th anniversary of confectionery ingredient specialty store 富澤商店.
Featuring stories from Sanrio characters! 2 story workbooks for first- and second-graders that also build reading comprehension go on sale simultaneously!
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株式会社Gakken, a group company of 株式会社学研ホールディングス, released 2 story workbooks for first- and second-graders in collaboration with Sanrio characters on Oct. 22, 2026.
A monarch who was a mother of 16 children and lived through a turbulent era! Gakken Manga Biographies of Japan and the World: Shining Queens series, “Maria Theresa: The ‘Mother of Europe’ Who Sustained the Holy Roman Empire,” goes on sale Oct. 22
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株式会社Gakken, a group company of 株式会社学研ホールディングス, released “Maria Theresa” on Oct. 22, 2026, as the first title in the Gakken Manga Biographies of Japan and the World: Shining Queens series.
Facts
A mother of 16 children
She became ruler of Austria at age 23
List price: 1,760 yen (tax included)
Specifications: A5 variant format / 128 pages
Capital: 50 million yen
Founded in 1946
Conducts education, medical and welfare activities in more than 150 countries worldwide
Sales of 199.1 billion yen for the fiscal year ended September 2025
The Title Booster Premium “Persona 30th Anniversary” from Cardfight!! Vanguard goes on sale Friday, Oct. 23!
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株式会社ブシロード will release the Title Booster Premium “Persona 30th Anniversary” for the trading card game Cardfight!! Vanguard on Oct. 23. Characters from throughout the Persona series will appear, with PS parallels included from RRR through C.
Find the work that needs to be done together before deciding who does what: a free, illustrated practical guide to rethinking meetings with clients and other departments
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リクエスト株式会社 has released for free an illustrated practical guide, “Meetings to Find the Work That Needs to Be Done Together,” for rethinking meetings with clients and other departments.
A survey of 399 married men and women by 株式会社ナレソメ’s ナレソメ総研 found that respondents living with 2 children reported the lowest levels of satisfaction with their marital relationship, family life and women’s career satisfaction. However, women’s own happiness levels did not decline and remained stable.
[Important] Notice of temporary service suspension and postponement of fund offering
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TECRA株式会社 has temporarily suspended its real estate crowdfunding service TECROWD to address a PHP vulnerability and postponed the fund offering scheduled for Oct. 22.
Facts
Original資本金：1億5660万円
We had planned to open the offering today, Thursday, Oct. 22, at 18:00
We will postpone it until Oct. 23 (Friday) or later
Priv Tech and AI Hack to offer free “second-opinion assessments,” including penetration testing, as part of CSR activities
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Priv Tech株式会社 and 株式会社AI Hack will offer “second-opinion assessments,” including penetration testing, free of charge through Dec. 31, 2026, as part of their CSR activities amid increasingly severe ransomware damage.
Facts
There were 123 reports of ransomware damage in the first half of 2026
VPN devices account for about 50% of intrusion routes
Organizations that spent at least 10 million yen on recovery accounted for 60% of the total
Fewer than 50% of organizations managed to recover in less than 1 month
Original過去1年のインシデント被害額が1億円以上だった上場企業は10.1％
That is up from 8.0% previously
There were 13,687 suspicious access attempts per 1 day and 1 IP address
That was a 50.7% increase year over year
Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, with a limit of 5 companies per month
Ranked 15th out of 4,000 participants in the security contest “Gray Swan Arena,” organized by Gray Swan AI社
Design a curved mirror in any shape and get an instant quote: Kowa launches an automatic quote simulator for custom mirrors—complete the process online, from drawing creation to checking prices and scheduled shipping dates
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株式会社コーワ has launched an automatic quote simulator for arch and semicircle mirrors as part of a revamp of its online store, Kowa Mirror Shop. Customers can now complete the process online for curved-cut mirrors, from specifying the shape and dimensions to checking the price and placing an order.
Facts
Oct. 19, 2026
12 curved shapes in total
The simulator supports mirrors with a thickness of 5 mm
[Ransomware and cyberattack countermeasures] New “latest security measures package” launched to protect companies with 2-layer defense
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株式会社リプラス has stepped up its rollout of the “latest security measures package,” which combines PC endpoint protection and network entry-point protection to counter ransomware.
[Current fiscal year completion plan for grid-scale battery storage announced] Multiple projects set for sequential completion from August 2026 to July 2027
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サステナブルホールディングス株式会社 announced plans to sequentially complete multiple grid-scale battery storage projects during the current fiscal year, from August 2026 to July 2027.
The latest question book for the official ディズニー online quiz event is now on sale! A must-have keepsake edition for fans looking to deepen their knowledge!
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講談社 will release the latest question book for the official ディズニー online quiz event “ディズニーファン・チャレンジ 2026” on October 22, 2026.
Orders open for trading Ani-Art aqua label can badges and other merchandise from the TV anime 『春夏秋冬代行者 春の舞』!! Available from AMNIBUS, which sells original anime and manga merchandise
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株式会社アルマビアンカ began accepting orders on October 16 for 6 original products from the TV anime 『春夏秋冬代行者 春の舞』 through the online store AMNIBUS.
“Agricultural marketing and generative AI,” learning from examples of AI use by farmers.
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Yūichirō Kai, representative of 株式会社農情人, spoke at the “Agricultural Generative AI Course” hosted by 青森県むつ下北地区指導農業士会, explaining how generative AI can be used for sales and information outreach based on examples from 5 real-world farms. In a survey of participants, all respondents said they intended to use it going forward, and average satisfaction was 4.3.
Office advertising service “Office Vision” publishes new survey results from 500 employees at offices where it is installed. 91.2% go to the office at least 3 days a week, and 78.8% see ads several times a week or more
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株式会社Prediction has added new survey results from 500 employees at offices where its “Office Vision” office advertising service is installed to its January–March 2027 media kit. 91.2% of respondents said they go to the office at least 3 days a week, while 78.8% said they see ads several times a week or more.
Facts
500 employees
91.2% go to the office at least 3 days a week
Number of advertising faces installed: 2,200
Number of companies with installations: approximately 1,300
Estimated cumulative reach over 4 weeks: 2.75 million
Estimated number of plays over 4 weeks: 6.2 million
Men’s hair salon L-MARK to expand and relocate its Shibuya branch, the starting point of its Tokyo expansion, opening on October 13, 2026
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Men’s hair salon L-MARK will expand and relocate its Shibuya branch, the starting point of its Tokyo expansion, and reopen on October 13, 2026. The company is advancing its expansion across the Tokyo metropolitan area and its talent development efforts.
“Smartphone video shooting: hands-on SNS seminar” to be held on Nov. 12 to teach how to make food look delicious
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さが県産品流通デザイン公社 will hold a seminar on November 12 for food-related businesses in Saga Prefecture, inviting gourmet influencer ウルフ to teach smartphone video shooting techniques.
[First-ever location in Nagano Prefecture] Abura soba specialty shop 東京油組総本店 to OPEN near Nagano Station on Friday, October 30!
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株式会社ホットランド東日本, a consolidated subsidiary of 株式会社ホットランドホールディングス, will work with 株式会社サッポロ実業 to open 東京油組総本店 長野駅前組 on October 30, 2026, its first location in Nagano Prefecture.
学校法人鶴学園広島工業大学 will hold a lecture on November 2, 2026, by 4 female engineers from ソクジョの会, with the aim of promoting understanding of the surveying industry and supporting women engineers’ career development.
『Poppy Playtime』 goes co-op! 『Escape From Playtime』 launches in Steam Early Access
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Mob Entertainment has launched 『Escape From Playtime』, a cooperative survival horror game set in the world of 『Poppy Playtime』, in Steam Early Access. The game supports 1–8 players and is available for US$9.99 (10% off during the launch period). A launch commemorative set is also now available at INFOLENS GEEK SHOP.
Facts
Playable by 1–8 people
Los Angeles, October 22, 2026
US$9.99 (1,390 yen)
10% off for a limited time during the launch period
Asu Capital Partners signs MOU with South Korea’s Korea Investment Accelerator to support Japanese and South Korean startups’ global expansion
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OriginalAsu Capital Partners（ACP）は、韓国のアクセラレーターKorea Investment Accelerator（KIAC）と日韓スタートアップのグローバル進出支援に関する基本合意書（MOU）を締結した。両社はスタートアップの相互紹介、プログラム連携、市場進出支援などを柱に協力する。
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Securities code: 071050
In August 2026
Starting Wednesday, October 1, 2025
During the period through Monday, December 15, 2025
7 teams participated
Kicking off on Monday, April 27, 2026
During the period through Friday, June 26, 2026
More than 150 applications were received
Companies mentioned：アス・キャピタル・パートナーズ株式会社、Asu Capital Partners、ACP、Korea Investment Accelerator、KIAC、コリア・インベストメント・ホールディングス、Korea Investment Holdings Co., Ltd.、株式会社ディー・エヌ・エー、韓国投資証券
Japan Security Token Association to hold small-group seminar “Digital Corporate Bonds: Fundamentals and Practice — Their Potential as an Accessible Fundraising Method”
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一般社団法人日本セキュリティトークン協会 (JSTA) will hold a small-group seminar on November 26, 2026, on the theme of “Digital Corporate Bonds: Fundamentals and Practice.” Experts from グローシップ・パートナーズ株式会社 and TMI総合法律事務所 will speak about the structure and practical aspects of digital corporate bonds.
Announcing the compact, full-featured GPS watch “Suunto Race 3S,” compatible with the conversational AI coach
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SUUNTO Japan合同会社 announced that it will release the GPS sports watch “Suunto Race 3S,” compatible with the conversational AI coach “Suunto AI Coach,” on October 29, 2026.
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Launching in Japan on Thursday, October 29, 2026
Compact 46mm case
Lightweight design at approximately 56g, including the silicone strap
“My Frozen Life” surpasses approximately 1.2 million total views! All 15 short drama episodes, based on stories submitted by the public and depicting everyday life colored by frozen foods and ice cream through live action and AI, are now streaming to acclaim
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The short drama “My Frozen Life,” created by 株式会社日本アクセス based on stories submitted by the public and combining live action and AI, has surpassed approximately 1.2 million total views.
【Takano Fruit Parlour】“Autumn Colors Parfait” captures the hues of autumn in a single glass; a seasonal menu featuring apples, European pears, persimmons, and Japanese ingredients
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株式会社タカノフルーツパーラー will offer the seasonal “Autumn Colors Parfait,” made with apples, European pears, persimmons, and Japanese ingredients, at 7 branch locations from November 1 through 15, 2026, for ¥2,310 including tax.
Comix creates AI learning materials to review real estate companies’ inquiries, follow-ups, and content production in 90 days
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株式会社コミクス has created an AI mini-course for real estate companies, “You can’t increase inquiries. You can eliminate missed opportunities,” presenting examples of operational reviews over 90 days across 3 stages—initial contact, follow-up, and content production—as well as workflows for AI drafting and human review.
【Global Dining】The climax is here! Global Dining’s Halloween 2026 brings a full-throttle Halloween from 那須パラダイスヴィレッジ to a spectacular restaurant in Shibuya
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株式会社グローバルダイニング is holding Halloween 2026 events at 那須パラダイスヴィレッジ, Gonpachi Shibuya, Legato, and Decadence du Chocolat. In Nasu, the event will feature zombie decorations and a special menu, along with a live performance and costume contest on October 31. Gonpachi and Legato in Shibuya will offer themed decor and special courses, while the chocolate shop will sell limited-edition chocolates.
“How to make your cold calls resonate with prospects”: cold-calling training that delivers results through a positive mindset
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株式会社営業ハック conducted cold-calling training and explained the importance of understanding the intent behind a script and maintaining positive assumptions about prospects. It also introduced “Apo 100,” a fully performance-based cold-calling service, as well as its sales training services.
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Participants: approx. 40 people
If you get ０ appointments, the cost is ¥0!
Has provided sales support to more than 100 companies
Has supported more than 200 sales professionals in total
“Christmas treats with baked goods” from baked-goods specialty shop ビスキュイテリエ ブルトンヌ; Christmas-limited baked goods and assortments now on sale.
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Baked-goods specialty shop ビスキュイテリエ ブルトンヌ, operated by 株式会社エーデルワイス, will launch Christmas-limited baked goods and gift items in stores from November 1 and in its online shop from November 2.
【Event report】小樽洋菓子舗ルタオ holds its first 2026 Christmas cake preview event.
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株式会社ケイシイシイ（小樽洋菓子舗ルタオ） held its first “2026 Christmas Cake Preview Event” in Tokyo on October 15, 2026, featuring a demonstration of the quality made possible by frozen technology and tastings of the new lineup.
10.22 debut: The brand’s first fragrance hair and body collection arrives, alongside a holiday coffret featuring fragrance and shine.
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ジョンマスターオーガニック will launch its first “Fragrance Hair & Body Collection” on October 22, 2026. The lineup features 5 fragrances, with hair mists and body-care products, as well as a holiday coffret.
【Ikeda Town, Fukui Prefecture】Now in its 19th year, the harvest festival “Ikeda Food Culture Festival 2026” celebrates the town’s rich nature and cuisine!
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The “Ikeda Food Culture Festival 2026,” taking place in Ikeda Town, Fukui Prefecture, on November 7 and 8, will feature 55 vendors and activities such as a俵-carrying challenge.
What should you check again when work is not progressing? A practical guide that connects questions and support through 5 perspectives is now available for free
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リクエスト株式会社 has released for free a practical guide, “What should you check again when work is not progressing?”, designed to provide support when work is stalled.
Searches for “how to run a meeting” fell 40%, while only “meeting recording” rose, up 13%—interest in meetings is shifting from “running them well” to “recording and keeping them” (according to TRY Link)
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A survey by 株式会社TRY Link found that searches for “meeting recording” rose 13%, while 14 keywords, including “how to run a meeting,” declined by 40%, indicating a shift in interest from “running meetings well” to “recording and keeping them.”
Analysis of 356 inheritance consultation participants: More than half had concerns about real estate
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株式会社ハウスフリーダム will participate as a cooperating company in the real estate sector at a free inheritance and gift consultation event to be held in Fujiidera City in October 2026. An analysis of consultation records from 356 groups across the company's past 20 events found that concerns about real estate accounted for approximately 62%, making it the most common topic. More than 80% of participants were in their 50s to 70s, with people in their 60s forming the largest group.
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356 inheritance consultation participants
Approximately 62% of consultations included concerns about real estate
[Ota City, Oizumi Town and Kumagaya City] “Reiwa 8 Tone Bridge Fireworks Festival” to be held on October 31!
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The “Reiwa 8 Tone Bridge Fireworks Festival,” hosted by 2 cities and 1 town—Ota City, Kumagaya City and Oizumi Town—will be held on October 31, with approximately 5,500 fireworks to be launched.
Bringing the “mechanism of motion” from 1886 to life in the palm of your hand. BLDB launches the R18, a working 1.9cc horizontal single-cylinder gasoline engine model
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BLDB, operated by 碩輝網絡貿易有限公司, has launched the R18, a working 1.9cc horizontal single-cylinder 4-stroke gasoline engine model inspired by a three-wheeled vehicle from 1886.
[Taiwan Report] Taiwan's power infrastructure strained by AI demand: Risks affecting Japanese companies' investment decisions and the latest developments in Taiwan's machinery and semiconductor industries <Wise Research>
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Wise Consulting Group has published a report highlighting how power constraints caused by AI demand and delays in infrastructure development pose risks to Japanese companies operating in Taiwan. It analyzes the latest trends in Taiwan's machinery and semiconductor industries, including labor shortages as マイクロン increases HBM production and increased sales resulting from 傑智環境's orders for TSMC's Kumamoto plant.
松本市 held its first in-person exchange class on Oct. 4 as part of its Japanese-language learning support program for foreign care workers, following 9 online classes. The program aims to overcome language barriers and support worker retention amid an aging population and a shortage of care workers, and will continue through January 2027.
Two special talk shows to be held at the event venue! “Whisky Festival 2027 in Matsumoto”
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株式会社ウイスキー文化研究所 announced that it will hold two special talk shows featuring guests including サントリー株式会社 and 本坊酒造株式会社 at “Whisky Festival 2027 in Matsumoto,” to be held on Jan. 11, 2027, at ホテルブエナビスタ in Matsumoto City.
Gap and Victoria Beckham launch FALL / WINTER 2026 collection, the second chapter of their collaboration, on Saturday, Oct. 24
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Gap and Victoria Beckham will launch the FALL / WINTER 2026 collection, the second chapter of their collaboration, on Oct. 24, 2026. The collection comprises 37 pieces, including knitwear, outerwear and denim, priced at around 14,900 to 49,900 yen.