both Paris marks its 10th anniversary, opening a new showroom in Oberkampf, Paris
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Paris-based footwear brand both Paris celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2026. Under Creative Director Mats Rombaut, it will open a new showroom in Oberkampf, Paris, on October 1. The brand will unveil its new GUM collection, centered on natural rubber, and share its exploration of materials and manufacturing processes.
株式会社Anfini will hold a 2-day internship with a direct path to selection at its Tokyo headquarters on October 26 and 27, 2026, for students graduating in 2028. Planned by its Management Strategy Office, the hands-on program will include tackling actual management challenges and presenting directly to the company’s representative.
Facts
Original2026年10月26日（月）・27日（火）
2-day fall internship
Graduated or scheduled to graduate from a college of technology, university, or graduate school (master’s or doctoral program) by March 2028
The program consists of 10 hours in total, during which participants work on 3 challenges
Average age: 26.0 years
Ranked 1st in the management consulting category of the Asia-Pacific High-Growth Companies Ranking 2026
3 restaurants open in Nagoya’s Marunouchi, serving everything from everyday dishes to French cuisine for special occasions
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DIA Food Management, a consolidated subsidiary of Kitahama Capital Partners, plans to open 3 French cuisine-focused restaurants in Marunouchi, Naka Ward, Nagoya. The 1st-floor restaurants BISTRO DIA and SALON de M will open on October 26, 2026, and the 2nd-floor Restaurant Live the DIA will open on November 2 of the same year. Executive Chef Daisuke Mizuguchi will serve dishes emphasizing local production for local consumption, using ingredients from Aichi, Gifu, and Mie.
Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games goalball semifinals: Men beat South Korea 9-3, women win 4-0; both teams advance to the final. They will compete with China for gold tomorrow
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In the goalball semifinals at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games, Japan’s men defeated South Korea 9-3 and the women won 4-0, sending both teams to the final. They will compete with China for gold in tomorrow’s final.
Now available: URBAN RESEARCH DOORS publishes its seasonal booklet, themed around “Layering”
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URBAN RESEARCH DOORS, operated by 株式会社アーバンリサーチ, has begun distributing its 2026 fall/winter seasonal booklet at DOORS stores nationwide. The theme is “Layering.” Alongside features on staff favorites and the changing seasons at TINY GARDEN 蓼科, the booklet is also available as a WEB BOOK linked to the online store.
Facts
Autumn and winter 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社アーバンリサーチ、URBAN RESEARCH DOORS、TINY GARDEN 蓼科
SamuraiAX adds a feature to its business AI agent OS Samurai App that detects personal and confidential information in files and text before they are sent to AI, and lets users redact it
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株式会社Kiva has added a feature to its business AI agent OS Samurai App that checks files and text for personal or confidential information before they are sent, and allows users to redact any detected information.
Former Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba to speak and deliver remarks; forum to discuss emergency issues such as local government administration under occupation; announcement of archived video release for the Mayors Magazine Forum
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株式会社全力優 co-hosted the Mayors Magazine 3rd Anniversary Forum with 一般社団法人地方自治マネジメントプラットフォーム. Former Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba spoke at the event, where participants discussed civil protection and challenges facing local government administration in emergencies.
Facts
Monday, Oct. 5, 2026
More than 150 people
Governors of 47 prefectures
Mayors of 1,741 cities, wards, towns and villages
At least 6 days
Supporting the launch of more than 100 businesses annually
7 games distributed on DMM GAMES will be added to the eligible content for LinksMate’s count-free option starting Thursday, October 22, 2026!
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株式会社LogicLinks announced that 7 titles distributed on DMM GAMES will be added to the eligible content for the LinksMate count-free option starting October 22, 2026.
Facts
From Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026
Data usage charges are 90% or more off
Companies mentioned：株式会社LogicLinks、LogicLinks、合同会社EXNOA、HONG KONG BLACK BEARD GAME LIMITED、ショケン、インゲーム、Virtual Dream Tech. CO., LTD.、ファンプレー、NeuralPicks、DMM GAMES、LinksMate
UPDF AI updated with the latest GPT-family models and DeepSeek V4.1 Flash—supporting academic paper reading, literature research, and document organization
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Superace Software Technology Co., Ltd. has updated the AI models available in UPDF AI, the AI assistant in its AI-powered PDF solution UPDF, to include the latest GPT-family models and DeepSeek V4.1 Flash.
◆◆New store opening campaign: “30% off for everyone, now”◆◆ Through November 30! “We’ll do something about your physical discomfort♪,” including lower back pain, stiff shoulders, and neck tension
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As part of its new store opening campaign, リラクゼーションカイロふくろう is offering 30% off through November 30. It identifies the causes of lower back pain and stiff shoulders from a neurological perspective and provides pain-free treatment. The business relocated to Zama, Kanagawa Prefecture, in September 2026.
TINY GARDEN FESTIVAL ASICS SATOYAMA STADIUM 2026: Fourth wave of information revealed! Highlights include a special public viewing on the stadium’s giant screen
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The latest program information for TINY GARDEN FESTIVAL ASICS SATOYAMA STADIUM 2026, co-hosted by 株式会社アーバンリサーチ and FC今治. Highlights include a public viewing of FC今治 on the giant screen at ASICS Satoyama Stadium; workshops by しまなみ木のおもちゃ美術館 and URBAN RESEARCH DOORS; food stalls including 城川ファクトリー and 阿部商店; stadium camping; and a morning yoga event.
Facts
Taking place November 7 and 8, 2026
Free admission
Original楽器づくりワークショップ1個500円
Fee: ¥1,000
Swag: small, ¥1,000
Large, ¥3,000
Price: ¥1,100 (tax included)
+550 yen (tax included)
Urban Research has partnered with FC今治 since 2021.
Companies mentioned：株式会社アーバンリサーチ、FC今治、株式会社今治．夢スポーツ、株式会社アシックス、しまなみ木のおもちゃ美術館、ぐるぐる棒まきパンWORKSHOP、URBAN RESEARCH DOORS、株式会社城川ファクトリー、阿部商店、デフランナー
[Survey of 540 men and women] 71% of women want to contact someone they like “every day”! How often do you prefer to be in touch—more or less often? [Survey by ワクワクメール]
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A survey of 540 men and women conducted by ワクワクメール found that 64% overall wanted to contact someone they like “every day.” The figure was 71% among women, exceeding the 56% among men. In practice, 90% used LINE at least once every 3 days, while the most common response about phone calls was “I don’t call,” at 33%.
A village of 2,600 people turns its streetscape into an “open-air museum”! The 4th installment of the streetscape art project in Shintotsukawa Village, Hokkaido, is complete
[Halloween special] A fall-colored cake featuring purple sweet potato, cream cheese and pumpkin is here! A limited-time seasonal sweet to delight the eyes and the palate
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株式会社おいもや will sell a seasonal, Halloween-exclusive sweet: “Halloween Special Purple Potato Witch Pumpkin Knit Cheesecake,” a cake made with purple sweet potato and cream cheese and topped with pumpkin cream.
Nov. 19 (Thu.) and 20 (Fri.): Open house at Logi Square Tosu II
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A preview of the logistics facility Logi Square Tosu II, a joint project by 株式会社シーアールイー and 福岡地所株式会社, will be held in Tosu, Saga Prefecture, on Nov. 19 and 20, 2026.
Facts
Nov. 19 (Thu.) and 20 (Fri.), 2026
Site area: 26,187.51 ㎡
Total floor area: 36,575.50 ㎡
Can accommodate 40 trucks simultaneously at loading bays
Notice regarding the restoration of the smartphone app.
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株式会社セキド announced that service for its “GINZALoveLove” and “&choa!” smartphone apps, which had been suspended for security upgrades, was restored today at 17:30.
[Happy Socks × Hello Kitty] The hugely popular collaboration returns for a 2nd collection! The Hello Kitty collection goes on sale Oct. 23 (Fri.)!
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The 2nd collaboration collection between Happy Socks, operated by 株式会社スタイリングライフ・ホールディングス, and Sanrio’s Hello Kitty will go on sale online and in stores from Oct. 23, 2026.
TV anime “鉄鍋のジャン！” BD-BOX: Designs revealed for the Frontier Works official online store exclusive edition and retailer bonuses!
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株式会社フロンティアワークス has revealed the designs for the official online store exclusive edition and retailer bonuses for the TV anime “鉄鍋のジャン！” BD-BOX, due out Dec. 23, 2026.
Assess foreign talent’s personality in their native language before hiring. Tokutee launches “SPT,” an aptitude assessment service
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トクティー株式会社 launched “SPT,” a personality assessment service for foreign talent, on Oct. 22, 2026. The assessment is available in 7 languages, including users’ native languages, enabling companies to understand candidates’ personalities and how well they match their organization.
[For HR and education professionals] Experience the changes under the “new lease” rules! Seminar on practical changes and key points for responding to the “New Lease Accounting Standard,” explained by a certified public accountant, to be held on Nov. 19
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TAC株式会社 will hold a seminar on Nov. 19, 2026, explaining practical changes under the “New Lease Accounting Standard” and key points for responding to them.
A one-night-only celebration of art—enjoy it all night long! New details announced for the “Roppongi Art Night 2026” program
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Roppongi Art Night 2026 will return as an all-night event for the first time in 3 years. Newly announced highlights include “RAN Focus,” created in partnership with the Embassy of France, approximately 60 programs, and return-home support from GO Economy.
Traveling the Shimanami Kaido? Why not make a detour to Innoshima, too? Explore, eat and enjoy the island at “Shimagoto Hassakun in Innoshima,” now underway
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“Shimagoto Hassakun in Innoshima” is taking place throughout Innoshima, Onomichi, Hiroshima Prefecture, through Dec. 20, 2026. Events include a stamp rally, premium vouchers, a social media posting campaign and bus tours.
Facts
Through Sunday, December 20, 2026
8 locations
1,000 yen in Innoshima Suigun Furusato shopping vouchers
AiO株式会社 to launch “NAiN_Craft,” an AI-powered training development service that lets HR teams create slides to the quality of a training company, from November 2026
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AiO株式会社 will launch “NAiN_Craft” in November 2026, a service that uses AI to help HR staff create training materials to the quality of a training company.
[Encore] 3-in-1 handheld, tabletop and adhesive use, all in one! Ultra-light smartphone ring now on sale at Makuake
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MagSpin, sold by 株式会社Active on Makuake, is an ultra-light smartphone ring that combines 3 functions—ring, stand and holder—in 1. Its slim design is 0.37 cm thick and weighs 26 g. It supports double-sided magnetic attachment using N52 magnets and can be used in a variety of settings, including with iPhone and Android devices, car mounts and metal surfaces.
Explaining the latest trends in frequent cyberattacks and measures to minimize damage from information leaks!
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Ｓｋｙ株式会社 will hold a hands-on seminar on SKYSEA Client View in November for information systems administrators. Topics will include cyberattack trends, ransomware countermeasures, compliance with the SCS evaluation system, and an introduction to new features in the cloud version, M1 Cloud Edition. Participation is free.
Appier proposes SCALE, 5 principles for continuously expanding the business impact of agentic AI
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Appier Group株式会社 announced SCALE, 5 principles for continuously expanding the business impact of agentic AI. According to a McKinsey study, 40% of large companies are scaling up their use of AI agents, but only 37% report a positive impact on operating profit.
LIGHTCON officially launches Wind Runner Go! today! Celebrate the launch with 3,000 free draws and guaranteed Legendary characters and summons!
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Wind Runner Go!, an idle RPG developed by LIGHTCON Co., Ltd. as a subsidiary of WEMADE MAX, officially launched on October 22, 2026. Pre-registration rewards include 3,000 free draws and Legendary characters and summons. The game will also feature 7-day login bonuses, featured summons and an Amazon gift card giveaway campaign.
Facts
60 million downloads worldwide
Today, Oct. 22, 2026 (Thursday)
Gacha tickets worth 3,000 pulls
10,000 rubies
A total of 70,000 rubies
A 4.5-second “curse”
30% reduction
Amazon gift cards worth up to ¥10,000
Amazon gift card worth ¥1,000
Companies mentioned：株式会社Weｍade Japan、LIGHTCON Co., Ltd.、WEMADE MAX Co., Ltd.
Turn handwritten forms and Excel into “reliable data” with AI. Seminar co-hosted by the Manufacturing DX Association featuring Mirai no Genba to be held <Dec. 9; free admission>
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株式会社イプロス will hold a seminar co-hosted by the Manufacturing DX Association at “IPROS AI-Industry World 2026,” taking place at Tokyo International Forum from December 9 to 10, 2026. Tetsuta Sato, representative director and CEO of 株式会社ミライのゲンバ, will speak about methods for turning handwritten forms and Excel into reliable data with AI.
Turn stadium “waiting times” and “traffic jams on the way home” into entertainment! Kashima Antlers to launch pre- and post-match “stadium radio” broadcasts at メルカリスタジアム
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株式会社鹿島アントラーズFC will officially launch pre- and post-match “stadium radio” broadcasts for home games at メルカリスタジアム starting October 24. Aimed at turning waiting times and traffic jams on the way home into entertainment, the broadcasts will feature 2 programs: “Kyoto Radio in Merusta” and “Kyoto Radio: Match Review.”
A stiff neck that won’t move! What’s the surprising cause? Plus, an easy “1-minute exercise”! Causes and countermeasures for common neck problems on Genki no Jikan, Sunday, Oct. 25
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The October 25, 2026 broadcast of Genki no Jikan will introduce the causes and countermeasures for neck problems, including reverse curve neck, nerve compression and DISH, as well as exercises to improve them.
ONE PIECE Sea’s Bounty Restaurant is out now! Comments from original creator Eiichiro Oda and a launch promotional video featuring KOPERU performing “Gochi-res RAP” also released!
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株式会社バンダイナムコエンターテインメント has released ONE PIECE Sea’s Bounty Restaurant for Nintendo Switch 2, Switch, Steam and mobile devices. Developed by Kairosoft, this business simulation game features more than 400 characters and lets players enjoy developing dishes and arranging interiors.
Facts
More than 400 characters
More than 200 types of furniture, buildings and interior decor
100 original character stickers
Founded in 1996
Companies mentioned：株式会社バンダイナムコエンターテインメント、任天堂、Valve Corporation、Apple Inc.、Google LLC、集英社、フジテレビ、東映アニメーション、Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.、株式会社カイロソフト
Monster Strike to hold “Pick-and-Choose Gacha Market,” where players can choose from 6 types of gacha, starting Saturday, October 24!
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株式会社MIXI will hold “Pick-and-Choose Gacha Market” in the smartphone app Monster Strike starting October 24, 2026, as part of its 13th anniversary campaign. In this limited-time event, players collect medals and choose from 6 types of gacha.
Facts
6 types of gacha
Starting Saturday, October 24, 2026
You can collect up to 150 medals in total
Original1日1回、10枚ずつ獲得できます
Up to 15 days’ worth
The number of users worldwide has surpassed 66 million
石川県 will hold a symposium on November 29, 2026, to mark the 15th anniversary of the designation of “Noto’s Satoyama and Satoumi” as a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System.
国際交流基金 will hold the first phase of Open Draft, an exchange program for emerging film programmers from Japan and 8 ASEAN countries, in Tokyo and Hiroshima from October 23 to 31, 2026.
Facts
8 ASEAN countries
From Friday, Oct. 23, 2026
Through Saturday, October 31
A program launched by JF in 2024
This program, now in its 3rd year,
10 participants from 8 ASEAN countries
5 participants from Japan
A total of 15 participants will gather in Tokyo and Hiroshima
Companies mentioned：国際交流基金、JF、山形国際ドキュメンタリー映画祭、早稲田大学、イメージフォーラム・フェスティバル、Ngilngig Asian Fantastic Film Festival、全州国際映画祭、Legend Cinema、KDM CINEMA、UMN Animation & Film Festival(UCIFEST)、Universitas Multimedia Nusantara、Blue Chair Film Festival、Malaysia International Film Festival (MIFFest)、QCinema International Film Festival、University of the Philippines Film Institute、Akhat Alat Film Initiative、KONIMA、Thai Film Archive、ひとてまシネマ、東風、株式会社KADOKAWA、ぴあフィルムフェスティバル、CineRuelle、JFF Theater、シアター・イメージフォーラム、ユーロスペース、八丁座、広島市映像文化ライブラリー、シネマ尾道、東京国際映画祭、早稲田松竹
3 young entrepreneurs tackling caregiving AI, AI animation and fan-engagement advertising confirmed as speakers! Speakers for the second session of TORYUMON KYUSHU 2026 REBOOT announced!
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At the second session of TORYUMON KYUSHU 2026 REBOOT, 3 young entrepreneurs from NAGARA, リスポ and Curio took the stage to discuss building businesses from scratch.
Facts
More than 80 outdoor advertising placements per month
Shimoda Floating Aquarium will designate November 3 (Tuesday, public holiday) through 9 (Monday) as “Aroma Week” and offer an aroma inspired by Izu Shirahama Beach in its exhibition rooms. In collaboration with アイランドハーブ伊豆アロマ, it will create a soothing atmosphere.
[高島屋] 120th anniversary of the founding of the Takashimaya Art Department: “Mr. Morimura Thought About It at a Department Store. Art and Everyday Life Go Together.” Opens at the Nihombashi and Osaka stores starting March 2027!
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株式会社高島屋 will hold the exhibition “Mr. Morimura Thought About It at a Department Store. Art and Everyday Life Go Together,” curated by Yasumasa Morimura, at its Nihombashi and Osaka stores starting March 2027 to mark the 120th anniversary of the founding of its Art Department in 2028.
Facts
120th anniversary of the founding of the Art Department
Minimize fire and explosion risks! A next-generation “semi-solid” portable power supply that can charge PCs, too. On sale exclusively on Makuake
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株式会社Active introduces “SolidMax,” a next-generation “semi-solid” portable power supply currently on sale exclusively on Makuake. It uses a semi-solid battery to reduce fire and explosion risks, and delivers a maximum output of 100W and a large capacity of 20,000mAh. Features include a solar panel, a built-in retractable cable and wireless charging support.
[ルイ·ヴィトン] Sho Hirano visits “InSitu2” at エスパス ルイ·ヴィトン東京
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Louis Vuitton ambassador Sho Hirano visited “InSitu2 – Ibasho (居場所),” a program being held at Espace Louis Vuitton Tokyo, and showcased outfits featuring the brand’s clothing, fine jewelry and watches.
Facts
Cardigan ¥383,900
T-shirt ¥139,700
Denim pants ¥262,900
Chain belt ¥133,100
Pendant “Le Damier de ルイ·ヴィトン” (white gold × diamonds) ¥1,232,000
Earrings “Le Damier de ルイ·ヴィトン” (white gold × diamonds) ¥907,500
3.5mm ring “Le Damier de ルイ·ヴィトン” (white gold × diamonds) ¥858,000
元気株式会社 official online store “Genki Fun Store” announces new products
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元気株式会社 has released new merchandise related to Genki Racing Project and Tokyo Xtreme Racer through its official online store, “Genki Fun Store.” The PS5 and Steam versions of “Shutokou Battle / Tokyo Xtreme Racer” are also on sale for ¥7,600 (packaged version).
Facts
GRP logo sticker Ver. A / ¥880 (tax included)
GRP logo sticker Ver. B / ¥660 (tax included)
Tokyo Xtreme Racer clear file, ¥550 each (tax included)
Advanced medical device “Kitosura CX” goes on sale; raises a total of ¥140 million at Series A first close
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Following receipt of manufacturing and marketing approval and the product launch of the advanced medical device “Kitosura CX,” iCUREX株式会社 raised a total of ¥140 million at the first close of its Series A round, comprising ¥100 million in preferred shares and a ¥40 million loan from 日本政策金融公庫.
Seattle chocolatier フランズチョコレート will launch its “2027 Valentine Collection” in January next year, offering a colorful way to share heartfelt sentiments. Flavors exclusive to its flagship store will be available at department store events nationwide.
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Seattle chocolatier フランズチョコレート will launch its collection for Valentine’s Day 2027 starting in January next year. In addition to flagship-store exclusives and department store events, the collection will include new baked-goods flavors.
New model “DREAM 2 General-Purpose Reformer” from professional Pilates machine brand “MIYABI”! 14-day return guarantee campaign to mark the launch, running through November 15
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MIYABI株式会社 will launch the new “DREAM 2 General-Purpose Reformer” from its Pilates machine brand “MIYABI PILATES” for presale on October 22, 2026, and will run a limited-time 14-day return guarantee campaign.
Indie game exhibition “DREAMSCAPE5 presented by マウスコンピューター” to be held at Tokyo International Forum on October 24
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WorldMap株式会社 will hold the indie game exhibition “DREAMSCAPE5 presented by マウスコンピューター” at Tokyo International Forum on October 24, 2026. The theme is “Art / Puzzle / Action,” and a record 146 titles will be exhibited.
Facts
Works from a record 146 titles to be exhibited
Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026
1,500 yen for adults
Same-day ticket | General admission: ¥1,800
Companies mentioned：WorldMap株式会社、マウスコンピューター、びぶと、アイオーデータ、SANKYO、error Inc.
Most chiropractic clinic visits occur on Saturdays, about 3.2 times as many as on Thursdays; Niigata clinic tallies 287 visits [survey by NAORU整体 新潟院]
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ビューイング株式会社 compiled 287 visit records from NAORU整体 新潟院 in Niigata, covering August 1 to October 20, 2026, and found that Saturdays were the busiest, with over 40% of visits occurring on weekends.
[Event Report] Sho Toriumi speaks at 住友生命 financial education seminar on “Asset-Building Strategies to Avoid Being Scammed”
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Sho Toriumi, representative of 株式会社Challenger, spoke at a financial education seminar hosted by the Aomori Branch of 住友生命労働組合, explaining the importance of long-term, regular, and diversified investing and approaches to asset management based on life plans under the theme “Asset-Building Strategies to Avoid Being Scammed.”
VARREL × GALLERIA original-design collaboration gaming PC now available for orders
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A collaboration gaming PC from esports team “VARREL,” operated by 株式会社CELLORB, and 株式会社サードウェーブ’s PC brand “GALLERIA” began accepting orders at ドスパラ on October 22, 2026.
Ukeshi guides visitors through the “strange world” himself! Audio guide for “雨穴の変な世界展。”—featuring Kurihara, familiar from “変な家”—on sale starting today. Listening preview video also released | Theme song now available for use across social media platforms!
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Horror writer 雨穴’s first large-scale exhibition, “雨穴の変な世界展。,” will open in Tokyo on October 23, 2026. The official audio guide narrated by 雨穴 is now on sale, and the theme song is now available for use on social media.
Facts
Price: ¥880 (tax included)
Number of tracks: 15
Total playback time: approximately 31 minutes
10 million copies sold worldwide
More than 2 million YouTube subscribers
Recorded box office revenue of approximately 5 billion yen
[New Service] Ragate株式会社 launches “Company-Wide Generative AI Adoption Support”
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Ragate株式会社 launched its “Company-Wide Generative AI Adoption Support” service on October 5, 2026, to promote the use of generative AI across organizations. It provides end-to-end support, from management policy and business-process reviews to governance development and workplace adoption, including infrastructure development using AWS and Google Cloud and 2 months of hands-on support.
Facts
Launched on October 5, 2026
Hands-on workplace support delivered through 4 sprints of 2 weeks each
Shopify announces “shop.md” and “shop.dev,” turning AI agents into personal shoppers
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Shopify Japan announced “shop.md,” a new tool that uses AI agents as personal shoppers, and “shop.dev,” an API for developers. The tools connect AI services such as ChatGPT and Claude with Shop accounts, providing a complete shopping experience from product search to checkout.
Facts
More than 1 billion products
Available in more than 175 countries worldwide
Companies mentioned：Shopify、Shopify Japan株式会社、ChatGPT、Claude、DAISO、生活の木、ニッセン、KANADEMONO、PAUL & JOE
Nostalgic MMORPG “晴空物語 あげいん！” launches “Character Development Support Campaign”! New “翠緑の護封玉” and “幻惑の蒼書” items arrive in the Mall and Challenge
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The nostalgic MMORPG “晴空物語 あげいん！” is holding a character development support campaign. Its Mall and Challenge lineups have also been updated, adding the new items “翠緑の護封玉” and “幻惑の蒼書.”
Companies mentioned：株式会社ムーンラビット、MoonRabbit Corporation、X-LEGEND Entertainment Corp.
LEXUS to showcase its vision for the future of mobility on land, sea and air starting Thursday, October 22.
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Starting October 22, 2026, LEXUS will present an exhibition on “The Future of Mobility on Land, Sea and Air” at INTERSECT BY LEXUS – TOKYO, featuring the “LEXUS LS Micro Concept,” “LEXUS Catamaran” and “Joby.”
OriginalEcoFlow、「DELTA 3 Max Plus」「DELTA 3800 Gen4」の2製品がグッドデザイン賞2026を受賞
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EcoFlow Technology Japan株式会社’s 2 products, “DELTA 3 Max Plus” and “DELTA 3800 Gen4,” have won the “Good Design Award 2026,” organized by 公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会.
‘Disney Sparkling Stars’ to launch on Wednesday, November 4, 2026! AGF2026 participation details also revealed!
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株式会社coly announced that its app ‘Disney Sparkling Stars’ will launch on November 4, 2026. Details were also revealed about its first-ever appearance at Animeイト Girls Festival 2026 and a preregistration campaign.
Immersive light-and-sound artwork to appear at the Sapporo White Illumination! Latest work by internationally acclaimed art collective to make its world premiere
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札幌国際芸術祭実行委員会 announced that the Sapporo White Illumination Nakajima Park venue will join as a special partner venue for SIAF2027, with the committee participating as a supervisor. Australian art collective ENESS will give a world premiere to 《SNOWFISH》, a large-scale installation using AI, and will also exhibit its signature work 《IWAGUMI Air Scape》.
YUHZ (Yours) to hold Japan release events for its 1st EP ‘B’! 7 days of events in Tokyo, Chiba and Kanagawa from November 27
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K-pop boy group YUHZ will hold Japan release events for 7 days in Tokyo, Chiba and Kanagawa from November 27 to December 3, 2026, to mark the release of its 1st EP ‘B’.
4℃ unveils its ‘2026 Holiday Collection,’ inspired by shooting stars streaming down at midnight
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Jewelry brand 「４℃」, operated by 株式会社エフ・ディ・シィ・プロダクツ, will launch its 「2026 Holiday Collection」, inspired by shooting stars at midnight, on October 23, 2026.
【徳島市】High-Tech Fire Dispatch Center Tour and Experience Event—See! Learn! Try it! Become a dispatch operator starting today!
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徳島市消防局 will hold a tour and experience event at its high-tech fire dispatch center to mark 119 Day. The event is for students in grades 5–6 at elementary schools in 徳島市, who can try activities involving 119 calls, drones and lifesaving.
【徳島市】‘Stop! DV’ awareness seminar to be held: From the front lines of DV, child abuse and counseling
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徳島市 will hold a ‘Stop! DV’ awareness seminar on November 18. Kazuyo Kono will speak about DV and child abuse, as well as perspectives from the counseling field.
Crowdfunding support tops 100 million yen! ‘JBL BandBox Solo’ and ‘JBL BandBox Trio’ go on general sale; try them first at Tokyo Musical Instrument Expo 2026
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ハーマンインターナショナル will exhibit JBL’s next-generation portable amplifiers and Bluetooth wireless speakers, the ‘JBL BandBox Solo’ and ‘JBL BandBox Trio,’ which have received more than 100 million yen in crowdfunding support, at Tokyo Musical Instrument Expo 2026, where visitors can try them out.
Facts
Original支援総額1億円
More than 50 million units are in use worldwide
Has approximately 30,000 employees worldwide
Companies mentioned：ハーマンインターナショナル株式会社、JBL、ハーマンインターナショナル、Harman International Industries, Incorporated、AKG、Harman Kardon、Infinity、Lexicon、Mark Levinson、Revel、トヨタ
Esports team ‘REJECT’ launches collaboration with パナソニック’s ‘Coricoran’; STREET FIGHTER division’s Umehara to appear in collaboration video and more
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Esports team ‘REJECT,’ operated by 株式会社REJECT, and パナソニック have collaborated on the ‘Coricoran’ home-use high-frequency therapy device. Activities included releasing a video featuring Umehara and coordinating a booth at TOKYO GAME SHOW 2026.
【ＢＳ日テレ】Legendary Tochigi station soba shop returns near Chisato Moritaka’s hit song ‘Watarase Bridge’! What’s the signature topping? Ginger tempura that may pair surprisingly well with soba!
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The BS日テレ program ‘Drunk Tsukaji’s Casual Stand-Up Soba’ will feature Takeshi Tsukaji of Drunk Dragon visiting Oyama no Kisoba, a celebrated shop in Ashikaga, Tochigi Prefecture, that has reopened, and enjoying tempura soba made with Iwashita’s New Ginger.
【Maison de FLEUR】Gorgeous ‘peach × sparkling’ motif items arrive on Tuesday, October 27!
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株式会社ストライプインターナショナル’s brand Maison de FLEUR will release 3 original ‘peach × sparkling’ motif designs from October 27, 2026, to mark the launch of ‘Peach Sparkling,’ a drink co-developed with 株式会社ローソン.
Facts
Rolling out from Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Available in 3 designs
Price: ¥4,700
Price: ¥5,000
12 stores in total
Companies mentioned：株式会社ストライプインターナショナル、Maison de FLEUR、株式会社ローソン、STRIPE CLUB、earth music＆ecology、イオンモール岡山、ZOZOTOWN、ルミネ池袋、サンシャインシティ、東京ソラマチ、ラフォーレ原宿、渋谷ヒカリエ内ShinQs、イクスピアリ、ジョイナス、タカシマヤ ゲートタワーモール、エスト、ルクア大阪、なんばマルイ、天神地下街、ローソンストア100、Lミニマート
STマイクロエレクトロニクス expands space-grade product portfolio with QML-V-qualified 4-channel LVDS receiver
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STマイクロエレクトロニクス announced the RHFLVDS42, a QML-V-qualified 4-channel LVDS receiver for aerospace applications. It delivers data rates of up to 600Mbps, offers radiation and ESD resistance, and operates from -55℃ to +125℃.
Korean Musical ON SCREEN: Frankenstein. Acclaimed comments have arrived from prominent figures across various fields! Plus, 6 stills from the film are unveiled all at once! A theater-exclusive original ticket has also been confirmed as a gift for moviegoers!
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Frankenstein, the latest installment in the Korean Musical ON SCREEN series, will open on October 30, 2026. Acclaimed comments from prominent figures across various fields, 6 stills, and a theater-exclusive original ticket as a gift for moviegoers have also been announced.
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5 works: Elisabeth, Phantom, Marie Antoinette, The Man Who Laughs, and Mozart!
3 works: Frankenstein, The Count of Monte Cristo, and Excalibur
12 prominent figures from various fields
unfolds over approximately 3 hours
will open in theaters sequentially starting Friday, October 30, 2026
Supporting recovery in Ishikawa and Noto by eating! Enjoy local ingredients as if traveling: notice of the Ishikawa and Noto Fair, a feast of local produce and culinary skill
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The restaurant Brasserie Laurier at 株式会社ホテルメトロポリタン高崎 will hold a fair featuring ingredients from Ishikawa and Noto from November 1 to December 31, 2026, and donate a portion of its sales to recovery support.
A social media giveaway is being held for a chance to win The Ghost's Cake Shop, a moving, heartwarming picture book that will bring parents and children to tears!
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マイクロマガジン社 is holding a giveaway on the official social media accounts of こどものほん編集部, offering the picture book The Ghost's Cake Shop to 2 winners selected by lottery. The entry period runs through November 20, 2026.
An online lottery will be released to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the popular Dengeki Bunko title Iria no Sora, UFO no Natsu!!
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株式会社KADOKAWA will launch a limited-edition lottery through its online lottery service くじ引き堂 to mark the 25th anniversary of the original Dengeki Bunko work Iria no Sora, UFO no Natsu.
An online lottery featuring newly drawn illustrations from the TV anime LINK CLICK II is back!
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株式会社KADOKAWA announced that it will relaunch an online lottery featuring newly drawn illustrations from the TV anime LINK CLICK II on October 29, 2026.
Bringing J-Beauty to the world: Dubai-based Japanese beauty company Sen Beauty launches a program to support expansion into the UAE
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Sen Beauty L.L.C-FZ has launched a program to support Japanese beauty brands entering the UAE market and, in collaboration with HTHN Global Services LLC, aims to arrange a joint exhibition for 10 Japanese companies at “Dubai Derma 2027” in April 2027.
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10 Japanese companies
April 2027
115 countries
More than 400 companies
More than 1,800 brands
141 Korean companies
approximately 31.5% of the total
subsidizes up to 70%
Companies mentioned：Sen Beauty L.L.C-FZ、HTHN Global Services LLC、KOTRAドバイ貿易館、株式会社リクルート、株式会社peekaboo、YAYOI CLINIC、EurAsia Gulf、Lekarka、Mesona J
HER. will open a POP UP STORE at ルミネ有楽町 starting Wednesday, October 28. Along with a presale reservation event for new outerwear, a wide selection of blouses will be available.
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The select shop HER., operated by アナディス株式会社, will hold a POP UP STORE at ルミネ有楽町 starting October 28, 2026, featuring a presale reservation event for new outerwear and a wide selection of blouses.
[Urgent] Critical PHP vulnerability discovered. “PHP Vulnerability Checker” developed and released to provide free risk assessments for company websites
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Following the announcement of a critical PHP vulnerability (CVSS 9.2) on October 21, 2026, イエロ株式会社 developed and released the “PHP Vulnerability Checker,” a free tool for assessing website risks. To address the risk of malicious code execution on platforms such as WordPress, the company offers a simple checking tool that can be used without specialist knowledge.
Sonalys株式会社 has launched LIVE Commerce 365, an AI live-commerce operations support service specializing in TikTok Shop. The service uses AI-clone technology to enable broadcasting 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
[NEW OPEN Saturday, October 24, 2026] A new location, らかんスタジオ Finelight Tokiwadai, opens in Itabashi, Tokyo. Due to the great response to the opening campaign, only a few advance reservation slots remain!
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株式会社らかんスタジオ opened a new location, らかんスタジオ Finelight Tokiwadai, in Itabashi, Tokyo, on October 24, 2026, and is running an opening campaign.
[Survey announcement] As trust fails to keep pace with the speed of AI adoption, companies accelerate the shift to autonomous operations
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Grafana Labs and ETR, a subsidiary of Futurum社, have released “The 2026 State of Observability Report.” AI adoption is accelerating, but trust in autonomous actions is lagging, and companies are increasing investment in visibility and integrated platforms.
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85%
52%
68%
67%
28%
45%
78%
73%
97%
53%
79%
96%
80%
63%
90%
Companies mentioned：Grafana Labs、Futurum社、ETR、グラファナラボ日本合同会社、Anthropic、Bloomberg、NVIDIA、Microsoft、Salesforce、Lightspeed Venture Partners、Sequoia Capital、GIC、Coatue、J.P. Morgan、CapitalG、Lead Edge Capital
SEO expert Yuki Nakagawa, who built a media platform with 100 million monthly page views, appointed Probell’s SEO and LLMO adviser
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株式会社プロベル announced that it appointed Yuki Nakagawa, representative director of NYマーケティング株式会社, as its SEO and LLMO adviser, effective October 22, 2026. Nakagawa has a track record of building portal sites with 100 million monthly page views and will support Probell in strengthening its SEO strategy and addressing AI search (LLMO).
Get ¥2,000 worth of coupons with the fare for 2 one-way trips! Limited quantities of the “Ibusuki-Makurazaki Line Along-the-Line Walking Coupon Ticket” on sale!
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JR九州 will offer a limited number of “Ibusuki-Makurazaki Line Along-the-Line Walking Coupon Tickets” from October 24, 2026, through January 30, 2027, as a pilot project by a study group for the Ibusuki-Makurazaki Line. The tickets will be sold through the “my route” app provided by トヨタファイナンシャルサービス株式会社 and include 2 JR tickets and ¥2,000 worth of digital gift certificates.
株式会社Active announced “CPLUMCAT,” an ultra-compact AI translation device set to launch on Makuake on October 31. Weighing 7g, it requires no charging or pairing and supports 160 languages (160+ online and 30 offline). It features 11 translation functions, meeting recording and summarization, among other capabilities. It can also be used as a fashion accessory.
15 years after the Great East Japan Earthquake, students at 神田外語大学 support Fukushima! Selling Fukushima specialties at the university festival and showcasing the region’s appeal
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神田外語大学 will set up a booth selling Fukushima specialties, “Yottegassho Fukushima,” at its university festival, the 40th Hamakaze Festival, taking place on October 24 and 25, 2026. This year, marking 15 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake, 6 students will lead the effort to showcase Fukushima’s appeal with support from 日本橋ふくしま館（MIDETTE）.
First-ever collaboration between SUPER★DRAGON and Saison Card! 100 people invited to an online talk event where they can speak 1-on-1 with their favorite member
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株式会社クレディセゾン and the 9-member group “SUPER★DRAGON” are collaborating for the first time, giving a limited-edition photo card to everyone who newly signs up for “SAISON CARD Digital.” In addition, a campaign will give 100 people selected by lottery who spend at least ¥15,000 the chance to join a 1-on-1 online talk event with a member.
Facts
The 9-member mixture group “SUPER★DRAGON”
Original2026年10月22日（木）～11月30日（月）
All 9 solo shots
2 cards will be delivered at random
Spend at least ¥15,000 (tax included) on shopping
100 people selected by lottery
Talk 1-on-1 with a member of SUPER★DRAGON
Event date: Sunday, January 24, 2027
Marking their 11th anniversary since forming in 2026
Release of their major-label 2nd album, “STAR,” on December 9, 2026
“Fishery Financial Model” shows the value of well-managed fisheries is approximately 2 times higher: MSC certification supports financing for the sustainable seafood sector
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MSC has released its “Fishery Financial Model,” showing that the value of well-managed MSC-certified fisheries is approximately 2 times that of non-certified fisheries (2.05 times). The model uses the DCF method to assess financial benefits from reduced risk and stable market access, with the aim of promoting blue finance among financial institutions.
Facts
2.05 times
Original世界の水産資源の3分の1以上
789 fisheries participate in the MSC program
Of these, 624 fisheries are MSC-certified
Founded in 1997
It currently has offices in 25 countries
MSCジャパン was established in 2007
In fiscal 2025, in more than 70 countries worldwide