Original株式会社EDITORS発行の『世田谷ライフ』が主催する「SETAGAYA LIFE SELECTION -クラフトビール＆肉の章-」が、2026年11月14日・15日に馬事公苑けやき広場で開催される。入場無料、31店舗出店予定で、FC東京やアースフレンズ東京Zによる子供向け催しも実施。
“Suguraku,” a Word add-in with free basic features, publishes a page explaining how to use it alongside generative AI
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FRAIM株式会社 has published a page and a note article explaining how to use its Word add-in “Suguraku” alongside generative AI. About six months after its launch in April 2026, Suguraku surpassed 3,000 users; its basic features are free.
Facts
The number of users has surpassed 3,000.
Launched in April 2026
As of October 2026
You can get started about 3 minutes after registering for an account
“Machino Coffee” teams up with ユニクロ世田谷千歳台店 to develop and launch 2 “Chitosedai Blend” coffees inspired by the neighborhood’s daytime and evening scenes
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“Machino Coffee,” produced by the editorial team of “Setagaya Life,” published by 株式会社EDITORS, has jointly developed 2 drip-bag coffees with ユニクロ世田谷千歳台店. The “Chitosedai Blend” varieties represent the neighborhood by day and at dusk, and will be sold exclusively starting with the store’s reopening on October 23, 2026.
Japan’s first fashion school, 文化服装学院, presents its traditional show! The theme of the 2026 school festival fashion show is “roots”
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文化服装学院 will hold its 2026 school festival fashion show from November 1 to 3, with “roots” as its theme. About 700 students are involved in creating the show, which will feature new initiatives including collaborations with GROOVE X and 株式会社SHINDO, as well as a partnership with the magazine “So-en.”
Signs a basic agreement with 株式会社宇宙木材工房, led by astronaut Takao Doi
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JALUX has signed a basic agreement with 株式会社宇宙木材工房, headed by astronaut Takao Doi, who has also become an official ambassador for the “ARGO PROJECT,” a lunar transportation and cultural heritage project.
SANPO ONLINE celebrates its 1st anniversary after a site renewal! Commemorative event begins October 23
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SANPO ONLINE, operated by 株式会社サンポークリエイト, will hold an anniversary event from October 23 to November 3, 2026, marking 1 year since its site renewal. Offers include a new-member registration benefit, discounts on SIENA ROSE, the launch of exclusive ANEMONE products, and free shipping on purchases of ¥3,000 or more.
Facts
1st anniversary since renovation
October 23, 2026, 10:00
November 3 (Tue., holiday), 23:59
3,000 yen (tax included)
500 points
4,400 yen (tax included)
20% OFF
Companies mentioned：株式会社サンポークリエイト、SANPO ONLINE、ANEMONE、mimi33、SIENA ROSE
What makes “FridgePower” appealing, according to a Makuake user survey? Slim design and 2,016Wh capacity draw attention
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BLUETTI JAPAN株式会社 surveyed Makuake users about “FridgePower.” Respondents cited its slim design (75mm) and large capacity (2,016Wh) as appealing features. The survey also found strong demand for emergency preparedness and backup power for home appliances during outages.
“Bread, Espresso &” opens its first location in Shizuoka!
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株式会社日とと will open “Bread, Espresso & Takumishuku” in Suruga Ward, Shizuoka City, on October 24, 2026, as the 9th location in its “Local Bread & Espresso” project with HIS.
Facts
Operates 77 locations in Japan and overseas
As the 9th store
Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026
The 47 Prefectures “Local Bread Fair” Project
Formed a business partnership in 2022 as its exclusive partner
On sale Nov. 20 (Fri.): The January issue of Tokyo Calendar features “100 Gourmet Experiences in Tokyo at Night”! Minami Hamabe graces the cover of the regular edition, while Jutaro Yamanaka (M!LK) appears on the cover of the special extra issue
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The January issue of Tokyo Calendar features “100 Gourmet Experiences in Tokyo at Night.” Minami Hamabe is on the cover of the regular edition, and Jutaro Yamanaka (M!LK) is on the special extra issue. Karin Fujiyoshi and BMSG TRAINEE also appear. To mark its 25th anniversary, the issue showcases 100 carefully selected restaurants from 9131 nights.
Facts
For the first time in about 1 year
This is the 4th time
Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year
On Dec. 23
Turning 25
The 25th anniversary year since its founding
Karin Fujiyoshi of Sakurazaka46, who turns 25 this year
Bookstore fair to mark the release of the film “The Star Classroom”
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To mark the release of the film “The Star Classroom,” 株式会社トーハン will hold a fair at 500 bookstores nationwide starting Oct. 30, 2026, offering gifts to customers who purchase related works.
[障がい者スキースクール・ネージュ] Charity collaboration with JAMMIN! Selling charity apparel for 1 week only from Oct. 26, 2026, to help create a society where everyone can enjoy the mountains in winter, regardless of disability
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障がい者スキースクール・ネージュ, operated under 株式会社ホスピタリティオペレーションズ, and Kyoto-born fashion brand JAMMIN will collaborate on a sale of charity apparel for 1 week only starting Oct. 26, 2026.
The 38th National Nagisa Symposium in Iwate will be held at キオクシアアイーナ on Nov. 10
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岩手県 will hold the 38th National Nagisa Symposium at キオクシアアイーナ on Nov. 10, 2026, with the aim of fostering coexistence between people and the sea and coast.
Toward a workplace where everyone can communicate: Hino Office of Nihon Kanzai Environmental Services holds in-house sign language training
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The Hino Office of Nihon Kanzai Environmental Services held a sign language class for approximately 40 employees, aiming to improve communication with employees who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Facts
Approximately 40 employees in total
Participants tried a total of 27 sign language expressions
Results of fundraising for relief donations following the “Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake” and reopening of スーパーセンタートライアル宇城店
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株式会社トライアルホールディングス announced that it raised a total of 116,954,858 yen through 3 fundraising campaigns for relief efforts following the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake and would donate the funds to the Kumamoto Prefectural Government. スーパーセンタートライアル宇城店, which had suspended operations, reopened on Oct. 23, bringing all 15 of the group’s stores in Kumamoto Prefecture back into operation.
Facts
Total: 116,954,858 yen
All 15 Trial stores in Kumamoto Prefecture
Amount raised: 16,628,657 yen
Amount raised: 9,093,399 points (equivalent to 9,093,399 yen)
[VT COSMETICS] 2 new 7-sheet mask products from popular lines! Targeted intensive care for different skin concerns with “CICA 2X” and “Retinal Peptide”
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Korean skincare brand VT COSMETICS will launch 2 types of masks nationwide at variety shops and drugstores from Nov. 6, 2026: the “CICA 2X Balancing Seven Days Mask” for dry skin and the “Retinal Peptide Firming Seven Days Mask” for pore care and skin firmness.
Keeper Security launches AI-powered anti-phishing feature that warns users before they enter credentials on fake sites
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Keeper Security APAC株式会社 has added an anti-phishing feature to the Keeper browser extension that warns users before they enter credentials on fake login pages. The feature uses a local AI engine based on a zero-knowledge architecture to detect look-alike domains and spoofed sites.
“GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE” 4th anniversary livestream, “To the Promised Land, Goddesses Assemble,” airs Oct. 24 (Sat.)! Special programming includes competitions, a special live performance and a live-reading drama!
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SHIFT UP, developer of “GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE,” and publisher Level Infinite announced that they will stream the 4th anniversary special, “To the Promised Land, Goddesses Assemble,” on Oct. 24, 2026. The program will feature competitions among the cast, a live performance by EOW and a reading drama by the voice actors. The latest information on a major update is scheduled to be revealed in Part 2.
For children residing in 兵庫県: 神戸ストークス Caravan 2026 to be held
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兵庫県 and 神戸ストークス will hold the Kobe Storks Caravan 2026 in 明石市 on November 21 as part of a regional revitalization project making use of hometown tax donations. The event will include basketball and cheer dance classes, and participation is free.
A hero appears! Find Gavan Infinity and Captain Omega Horn in a miniature world! × Small Worlds TOKYO
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Small Worlds TOKYO is holding a collaboration event with Super Space Sheriff Gavan Infinity and Horn-Awakening Hunter Omega Horn from Project R.E.D. The event features a character-finding game, photo spots and limited-edition menu items.
Facts
Adults (18 and over) ¥3,200
Middle and high school students (12–17) ¥2,100
Children (4–11) ¥1,700
Captain Omega Horn King Flame Parfait: 1,100 yen
Gavario Blade Soda: 950 yen
Gavan Infinity Materialization Hamburger Steak: 1,600 yen
3 meters tall
5 meters wide
Companies mentioned：株式会社 SMALL WORLDS、Project R.E.D.、テレビ朝日、東映AG、東映
'Kurofune Harbor Double Chocolate' to go on sale for a limited time starting November 1, 2026. A new Kurofune Harbor created in Kanagawa and supervised by ゴディバ, commemorating ゴディバ's 100th anniversary
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株式会社ありあけ will release Kurofune Harbor Double Chocolate, a limited-time product supervised by ゴディバ, starting November 1, 2026. The product commemorates ゴディバ's 100th anniversary, and individual pieces are priced at 378 yen, among other options.
ナレッジワーク completes Series C with 4.8 billion yen in debt financing, including credit facilities, in its Series C 2nd close; combined with 3.5 billion yen in equity financing
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株式会社ナレッジワーク secured 4.8 billion yen in debt financing in the 2nd close of its Series C, completing the round alongside 3.5 billion yen in equity financing. Cumulative funding reached 9.74 billion yen in equity and 6.49 billion yen in debt.
The 2nd online lottery for the anime Record of Ragnarok III, 'Side Gods,' is now available from Kuji Cliff!
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株式会社サトクリフ will begin sales on October 23, 2026, of the 2nd online lottery for the anime Record of Ragnarok III, 'Side Gods,' through its online lottery service Kuji Cliff.
The 2nd online lottery for the anime Record of Ragnarok III, 'Side Humanity,' is now available from Kuji Cliff!
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株式会社サトクリフ will begin sales on October 23, 2026, of the 2nd online lottery for the anime Record of Ragnarok III, 'Side Humanity,' through its online lottery service Kuji Cliff.
FiT24 Izumi-Chuo, the 14th location of the 24-hour fitness gym FiT24 operated by 株式会社快活フロンティア and its 120th location nationwide, will open in Izumi Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, on October 23, 2026. It is a 5-minute walk from the station and has parking. Opening promotions include up to 4 months of free membership fees.
DigiKey to invest $100 million over the next 18 months to expand global distribution operations
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DigiKey will invest $100 million over the next 18 months to expand capacity at its Global Product Distribution Center and order management systems in Thief River Falls, Minnesota.
hinna, the self-care brand, to exhibit at the 11th Organic Lifestyle EXPO EAST in Tokyo 2026
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hinna, the self-care brand of 株式会社エル・ローズ, will exhibit at the 11th Organic Lifestyle EXPO EAST in Tokyo 2026, to be held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Trade Center Hamamatsucho Building from November 12 to 14, 2026.
Do product descriptions presented by AI match their sources? GEORank reports findings from a review of 6 answers and 60 statements
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In a review using GEORank, provided by シースリーレーヴ株式会社, 60 statements about wireless earbuds in AI responses were checked against their sources; only 15 statements could be verified.
Facts
6 answers
60 statements
Regular price, including tax: 40,000 yen or less
15 statements could be verified
22 statements for which sources could not be obtained
ラクス and パーソルビジネスプロセスデザイン launch “StepBase for 楽楽精算”
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ラクス and パーソルビジネスプロセスデザイン have launched “StepBase for 楽楽精算,” a BPO service that handles and supports expense reimbursement operations for companies using the cloud-based expense reimbursement system “楽楽精算.”
Facts
Starts Fri., Oct. 23
The two companies’ business partnership, launched in January 2026
Operations can begin in as little as about 1 month
Primarily intended for companies with 999 or fewer employees
Supports about 160 expense reimbursement-related tasks per month
[Media Coverage] An interview with one of our employees was published on AMBI, a job-search site for young professionals seeking high-end positions
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株式会社FoundingBase announced that an employee interview was published on AMBI, a job-search site for young professionals seeking high-end positions. The article features the career story of a 27-year-old employee who moved from the private sector to Mihama, Fukui Prefecture, and works with local government staff and residents on community development through co-creation.
Cyber Solutions announces “SCS R@nge,” a hands-on cyber exercise service supporting cybersecurity workforce development
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Cyber Solutions announced that it will launch “SCS R@nge,” a hands-on cyber exercise service and the second offering in its “Security Star★Suite” solution for strengthening supply chain security, on Nov. 16, 2026.
Facts
A shortage of about 110,000 people
In May 2025
Starting November 16, 2026
A lineup of more than 150
Since the service launched in 2009
Since its founding in January 2000
Securities code: 436A
Original1日平均で約263万回に達し
Equivalent to about 960 million times or more annually
(January 2026,
Companies mentioned：サイバーソリューションズ株式会社、Shield eXtreme、微智安聯股份有限公司、経済産業省、ISC2、FIRST、Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams、台湾国家安全局、NSB
KEEN and PHILEO present beauty in practical design
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KEEN and PHILEO have unveiled a 3-model collaboration collection for the 2026 fall/winter season. Designed by PHILEO’s Philéo Landowski of Dover Street Market Paris, the collection features work boots and clogs that combine practicality with design.
Facts
Since its founding in 2003
Fall/winter 2026 season
Established in 2019
3 models in total
Price: ¥66,000
Price: 42,350 yen
Price: 44,000 yen
Starting October 24, 2026 (Sat.)
From Friday, Nov. 6, 2026
Starting Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026
In 2024, by the City of Paris
In 2025, the ANDAM Fashion Award
Companies mentioned：キーン・ジャパン合同会社、KEEN、PHILEO、Dover Street Market Paris、Dover Street Market Ginza、CELINE、Salomon Sportstyle、Comme des Garçons、ANDAM、Footwear News、Paris市
BURGER REVOLUTION TOKYO | A gentle sweetness from eggs and rich cheese flavor! New “Scrambled Egg & Parmesan Cheese Burger” for November
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株式会社バーガーレボリューション, a subsidiary of Trailhead Global Holdings, will launch the limited-time premium burger “Scrambled Egg & Parmesan Cheese Burger” at BURGER REVOLUTION TOKYO starting Nov. 1, 2026. It is made with a 100% premium Japanese wagyu patty and priced from 2,280 yen to 4,780 yen.
Facts
From Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
2,280 yen
4,480 yen
4,780 yen
3,880 yen
Capital: ¥1,638,811,032
Original単体 11億8,300万円
Original連結 18億2,600万円
Companies mentioned：BURGER REVOLUTION TOKYO、株式会社バーガーレボリューション、Trailhead Global Holdings株式会社、ワイエスフード
“Taskbar Hero” Halloween event launches! Limited-time dungeon and new “Relics” content arrive in the idle RPG playable from the taskbar
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Nugem Studio Co., Ltd. released a content update for the idle RPG “Taskbar Hero,” playable from the Windows taskbar, on Oct. 22, 2026. The update adds a limited-time Halloween-themed dungeon, new “Relics” content, new skins, and improvements to the cube synthesis feature.
Facts
Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026
Wednesday, Nov. 11
May 27, 2026
Companies mentioned：Nugem Studio Co., Ltd.、Smilegate, Inc.、Megaport Branch
チャリチャリ株式会社 will set up 4 temporary ports and temporarily expand its service area to improve convenience around the venue during the 2026 Saga International Balloon Fiesta.
ラクス and パーソルビジネスプロセスデザイン launch “StepBase for 楽楽精算”
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ラクス and パーソルビジネスプロセスデザイン have launched “StepBase for 楽楽精算,” a BPO service that handles and supports expense reimbursement operations for companies using the cloud-based expense reimbursement system “楽楽精算.”
Facts
Starting Friday, Oct. 23
The two companies’ business partnership, launched in January 2026
Operations can begin in as little as about 1 month
Primarily intended for companies with 999 or fewer employees
Supporting about 160 expense reimbursement-related tasks per month
Putting into action the meaning behind the company name “Koala®”: supporting the protection of koalas and wildlife, with cumulative donations reaching about 570 million yen
Mitsui Fudosan Residential adopts SPOKES, a service that turns documents into videos, helping expand video use in sales
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株式会社Bloom Act announced that Mitsui Fudosan Residential has adopted SPOKES, a service that turns documents into videos. The service generates interactive videos with AI narration from PowerPoint materials, helping streamline information sharing in sales and reduce costs.
Facts
Capital: 40 billion yen
Employees: 2,000 (as of April 1, 2026)
Top rating for 15 consecutive periods
A feature that reads aloud in a total of 32 languages
A noteworthy document-to-video service adopted by more than 900 companies
[Corporate adoption case study] Bringing solar-powered charging to the seventh station of Mt. Fuji: Why Looop chose EcoFlow
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株式会社Looop installed a free charging station using EcoFlow portable power stations and solar panels at Hinodekan, a mountain hut at the seventh station of the Mt. Fuji Yoshida Trail. The products were selected for their portability and guaranteed operation at high altitudes, even in the harsh environment at about 2,720 m above sea level. More than 100 people used the station in about 20 days after installation.
[Event Report] SpoGOMI Tournament in Sapporo Maruyama: 17 teams and 63 participants collect 7.89 kg of trash—contributing to a cleaner environment while having fun through sports and litter collection
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The SpoGOMI Tournament in Sapporo Maruyama, hosted by 株式会社フージャースウェルビーイングパートナーズ and 株式会社フージャースウェルネス＆スポーツ, was held with 17 teams and 63 participants collecting a total of 7.89 kg of trash.
Piyorin visits Hyogo! “Black Tea Piyorin Outing Set” to be sold for 2 days only at 山陽百貨店’s “Japan’s Finest Foods Fair”!
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ジェイアール東海フードサービス株式会社’s original sweet Piyorin will set up shop at 山陽百貨店 for 2 days only, on November 7 and 8, 2026, selling the “Black Tea Piyorin Outing Set” and other items.
[Sharing 38 Years of Practical Expertise] Launch of an information portal for learning about the realities and practical techniques of campaign management
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株式会社マインドシェア, a marketing support company founded 38 years ago, has launched an information portal offering practical know-how on campaign strategy and operations.
Facts
38 years since founding
A track record of supporting more than 2,500 companies with marketing
New project “Sharefull Community Revitalization Jobs” connects local communities and people through short-term jobs; 6 people from 3 prefectures take part in “Kusatsu Support Jobs” to help with a traditional event
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シェアフル株式会社 is rolling out a new project, “Sharefull Community Revitalization Jobs,” aimed at addressing local labor shortages and promoting regional attractions. As part of the project, 6 people from 3 prefectures took part in “Kusatsu Support Jobs” to help with a traditional event at the 80th Kusatsu Onsen Appreciation Festival, held in Kusatsu, Gunma Prefecture, on August 2, 2026.
Halloween at waSTEP AWAJISHIMA, a large shopping complex on Awaji Island’s east coast featuring gourmet foods made on the island! Enjoy an exciting autumn experience with a black cat hunt and candy gachapon
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ユーアールエー株式会社 will hold a Halloween event from October 23 to 31, 2026, at waSTEP AWAJISHIMA, a large shopping complex on Awaji Island’s east coast. Visitors can take part in a candy gachapon after completing activities such as finding black cats and posting on Instagram. The announcement also shares news about the renovation of the Japanese sweets cafe amaneya CASUAL and the opening of a new store.
Facts
Grand-opened on March 25, 2023
The event will run from October 23, 2026 (Friday) to 31 (Tuesday)
Original面積は592.2㎢
It is an island home to about 130,000 people
Hand-pulled roll cake—matcha—¥980 (tax included)
Hand-pulled roll cake—pudding—¥950 (tax included)
Curry Bread Grand Prix 2022, Western Japan deep-fried curry bread category
World first! (※1) “Silk Water (※2)”-infused “P-DRN Shot” and “Azela Shot,” formulated with next-generation azelaic acid (※3), launch to support skin prone to seasonal changes (※4) and aging care (※5)
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株式会社リベルタ will launch 2 products from its new skincare brand MEDiLiA, inspired by beauty treatments: “P-DRN Shot,” formulated with Silk Water, and “Azela Shot,” formulated with azelaic acid. They will go on presale from November 2 and general sale from November 16.
Notice: 2026 lecture series, “Yokohama in Bunkyu 2 (1862)” [横浜開港資料館]
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横浜開港資料館 will hold its 2026 lecture series, “Yokohama in Bunkyu 2 (1862).” The series will consist of 3 sessions covering topics including the Namamugi Incident, people in the foreign settlement and the perspective of the U.S. minister to Japan. Admission is ¥1,000 per session, with a capacity of 50 people.
[OWNDAYS | On Days] First arcade shopping street location in Kyushu and 5th store in Kagoshima Prefecture: Kagoshima Tenmonkan store opens Friday, October 23! A community-focused store offering an easy place to shop for glasses
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株式会社オンデーズ will open its 5th store in Kagoshima Prefecture, OWNDAYS Kagoshima Tenmonkan, on October 23, 2026. It will be the company’s first street-level store in an arcade shopping district in Kyushu, offering glasses shopping as a community-focused store.
[トマト＆オニオン’s 47th anniversary] Thank-you Festival, Part 3! Special coupons for 25% off 11 dishes featuring the signature 100% beef “Bullet Hamburg Steak” available exclusively through the official app. New members joining on the day are also eligible!
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トマト＆オニオン, operated by 株式会社トマトアンドアソシエイツ, will distribute special coupons exclusively through its official app from October 23, 2026, offering 25% off 11 dishes featuring its “Bullet Hamburg Steak,” as the 3rd installment of its 47th anniversary Thank-you Festival.
【Toward low-emission rice cultivation on approximately 5万 ha in Vietnam】Green Carbon signs MOU with Gia Lai Provincial Department of Agriculture and Environment
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Green Carbon株式会社 has signed an MOU with the Gia Lai Provincial Department of Agriculture and Environment in Vietnam to promote low-emission rice cultivation, aiming to expand the project to approximately 5万 ha.
フォッシル has announced its Swiss-made collection “Signature CS-1.” The design is rooted in the philosophy of mid-century modern architecture, and comes in 2 styles: a 3-hand model and a master calendar chrono-quartz model. It is now available in Japan through the official online store.
【New product】A new addition from foil-stamping brand “ROKKAKU”: the “Japanese Landmarks Series: Great Buddha of Kamakura Foil-Stamped Postcard,” featuring foil stamping across the entire surface!
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フタバ株式会社’s foil-stamping brand “ROKKAKU” will begin selling a postcard featuring the Great Buddha of Kamakura with foil stamping across the entire surface on October 26, 2026.
Urban pickleball courts “ASICS PICKLEBALL CONNECT” to open at Tokyo Building TOKIA in Marunouchi, Tokyo, on October 31
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アシックス will open “ASICS PICKLEBALL CONNECT,” a pop-up urban pickleball court at Tokyo Building TOKIA in Marunouchi, Tokyo, from October 31 to December 27.
“Pisen,” a Tokyo souvenir staple since its launch in 1956, returns to its roots. A renewal focused on ingredients carries its approximately 70-year history into the future
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株式会社榮太樓總本鋪 will relaunch “Pisen,” a Tokyo souvenir launched in 1956, on November 1, 2026. The company will use peanuts from Chiba Prefecture and update the package design, combining tradition with modern sophistication.
Geek Pictures wins 9 awards at the 2026 66th ACC TOKYO CREATIVITY AWARDS, including the top honor, the Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Award/ACC Grand Prix!
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株式会社ギークピクチュアズ won 9 awards at the 2026 66th ACC TOKYO CREATIVITY AWARDS, including the Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Award/ACC Grand Prix.
Audible to release “Kizuna no Runner,” an Audible original written by Dai Yokozeki and narrated by voice actor Yu Kobayashi, starting October 23
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Audible will begin exclusive distribution on October 23 of “Kizuna no Runner,” an audio-first work written by Dai Yokozeki and narrated by voice actor Yu Kobayashi. A campaign offering 30% off eligible Kindle books will also be held to mark the release.
Facts
Oct. 23
The 56th Edogawa Rampo Prize
More than 1 million works across the full catalog
225 countries and regions
More than 50 languages
Content totaling approximately 6 billion hours annually
【Mickey & Friends】A stainless-steel mug with a soft handle and a combo set join the lineup on Friday, October 23! Skater’s retro-cute lunch goods lineup now includes ５ products
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スケーター株式会社 will launch a stainless-steel mug and combo set in the “Mickey & Friends/Retro” design on October 23, bringing the lunch goods lineup to 5 products.
Spectee Pro adds “River Monitoring” feature to view conditions across rivers nationwide at a glance
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株式会社Spectee has added a “River Monitoring” feature to its AI-powered real-time disaster prevention and crisis management service, Spectee Pro, allowing users to check river conditions nationwide on a map or in a list. The service also now supports the distribution of flash reports for 3 types of information about linear precipitation zones issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency.
Facts
Crisis-management water-level gauges at approximately 9,300 locations nationwide
Government agencies, including more than 80% of prefectural government offices
Fact-checking by AI and a specialist team, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
Reliable information within 1 minute of an incident
The “Favorite Restaurant Vote,” featuring 10 specialty restaurants, and a “Halloween Fair” offering Halloween-only sweets are being held at the shared food hall reDine 新宿, operated by 株式会社favy.
Facts
10 specialty restaurants in the venue
Halloween-only sweets at 3 restaurants
Through Saturday, October 31, 2026
Period: Saturday, October 17, 2026–
Tuesday, October 20, 2026–
“Halloween Parfait” 2,000 yen
980 yen each (tax included)
“Custard Brûlée and Sweet Potato Greek Yogurt” 1,780 yen
BuildAppNews spotlights the “buildingSMART International Summit 2026”
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BuildAppNews, operated by 野原グループ株式会社, will publish a feature article on the “buildingSMART International Summit Tokyo 2026,” held in Haneda, Tokyo, from October 6 to 8, 2026. The article will be available from October 23.
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2026
October 6
The 8th
Oct. 23
Companies mentioned：野原グループ株式会社、BuildAppNews、buildingSMART International、buildingSMART Japan
壱角家御茶ノ水店 to open on Monday, October 26, 2026! Enjoy Iekei ramen for lunch or as a late-night finish after drinks!
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The Ochanomizu location of 壱角家, an Iekei ramen restaurant operated by 株式会社ガーデン, will open on October 26, 2026. To celebrate the opening, regular-size ramen will be available for 780 yen (tax included) for a limited time.
【木村屋總本店】<New product> “Black Bean and Black Sesame Steamed Bread,” featuring fragrant black sesame and the sweetness of black beans, launches November 1!
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株式会社木村屋總本店 will launch its new “Black Bean and Black Sesame Steamed Bread,” made with fragrant black sesame and black beans, at supermarkets and retailers in and around the Kanto region starting November 1, 2026. The price is 183 yen (tax included).
【Free seminar】Which approach is ultimately right? The fork in the road between inbound sourcing and proactive sourcing
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株式会社ストライク・ストラテジックコンサルティング will hold a free seminar for M&A professionals, “The Fork in the Road Between Inbound Sourcing and Proactive Sourcing,” on November 2, 2026.
A shoe challenges the limits of running technology with a groundbreaking structure that defies convention: “FAST-RB NITRO™ ELITE 2 LACED” launches Wednesday, October 28
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プーマ ジャパン株式会社 will release the running shoe “FAST-RB NITRO™ ELITE 2 LACED” in Japan in a limited run of 100 pairs starting October 28, 2026. The suggested retail price is 66,000 yen (tax included).
Facts
Limited to 100 pairs
Oct. 28, 2026
66,000 yen
Companies mentioned：プーマ ジャパン株式会社、プーマ、SteP MALL ONLINE SHOP、KOIKE SPORTS ONLINE STORE
【LANEIGE】The fourth global promotion featuring BTS Jin! New visuals for the popular sleeping mask series revealed! POPUP events in Tokyo and Osaka let visitors try new and popular products together
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LANEIGE by アモーレパシフィック will unveil new visuals featuring BTS Jin and hold POPUP events in Tokyo and Osaka.
Facts
Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026
Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026
Spend 6,500 yen (tax included) on LANEIGE products
Spend 3,000 yen (tax included) on LANEIGE products
A total purchase of at least 2,200 yen (tax included) in LANEIGE products
SBC Medical Group begins in-house development of a test to estimate “biological age” from DNA methylation
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SBCメディカルグループホールディングス has begun in-house development of a test to estimate “biological age” through DNA methylation analysis. Its subsidiary SBC AI Longevity Innovation is leveraging technology from the Waqoo Group.
Facts
Approximately 120 trillion yen in 2025
Approximately 310 trillion yen by 2035
Original1回の採血から11の臓器・システムごとの年齢
A method for estimating age from DNA methylation was reported in 2013
Companies mentioned：SBCメディカルグループホールディングス、SBC AI Longevity Innovation株式会社、株式会社Waqoo、セルプロジャパン株式会社、Report Ocean株式会社
Minimal’s 4 new winter treats arrive in November, including a specialty stollen made with 3 types of chocolate and chai-inspired chocolate with fragrant spices
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Chocolate specialty shop Minimal, operated by 株式会社βace, will launch 4 new winter-limited products starting in November 2026. The lineup includes stollen, gâteau au chocolat, chai-flavored chocolate, and chocolate made with finely ground nuts.
【Employee snack benefit service】“Benefits Joint Information Session 2026: 150 minutes to learn about benefits that help build a company people continue to choose” to feature “Snackme Office”
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株式会社スナックミー will speak at “Benefits Joint Information Session 2026,” an online seminar hosted by アンドエル株式会社 on October 29, 2026, introducing its service in the food sector.
Indoor gardening brand APNL offers autumn care tips to help agave and haworthia get through winter. Plant care starts with “soil” and “leaves.”
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Indoor gardening brand APNL by ビーズ株式会社 offers autumn care tips to help agave and haworthia get through winter. For actively growing plants, it recommends the liquid fertilizers Tlamani Root and Haoradix, applied to the soil. When avoiding fertilizer at the base of the plant, it recommends the vitality boosters Sierra Gleam and Haofolia, applied as a foliar spray.
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18 ingredients derived from eggshell membrane, pre-formulated
“Mynavi DANCEALIVE 2027 KIDS KANTO vol.Ø”: Spin-off event confirmed, inspired by Mynavi’s desire to “support children and encourage diverse career paths!”
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株式会社アノマリー will host “Mynavi DANCEALIVE 2027 KIDS KANTO vol.Ø” at The Zest on November 8, with special sponsorship from 株式会社マイナビ. The spin-off event is for elementary school student dancers.
【SMN株式会社】Announces TV commercial broadcast rankings for September 2026
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SMN株式会社 announced its TV commercial broadcast rankings for September 2026. KDDI’s “povo2.0” ranked No. 1 nationwide with 6,352 broadcasts, while Google’s “Google Gemini” debuted at No. 4. Commercials related to travel and recruitment increased amid demand for autumn outings and hiring.
New caps bearing official licenses from global mobility brand Honda are here! Popular designs featuring iconic vehicles such as the NSX and motocross models such as the CR 250 are all together in one collection.
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株式会社イーカムグループ will release a new mesh cap collection featuring designs such as the NSX and CR 250 in mid-October as officially licensed merchandise from Honda (本田技研工業).
Bringing the appeal of the local community to the next generation! “Out of KidZania in 北九州2026” to be held, featuring 17 programs for elementary and junior high school students, including programs planned by high schoolers after company internships
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KCJ GROUP株式会社 will oversee “Out of KidZania in 北九州2026,” hosted by 北九州市, and offer 17 career-experience programs for elementary and junior high school students. A new internship program for high school students will also be introduced.
Facts
17 types in total
3 partner companies
Participation fee: 550 yen
Companies mentioned：KCJ GROUP 株式会社、北九州市、北九州市教育委員会、北九州雇用対策協会、北九州商工会議所、福岡県、福岡県教育委員会
Webinar for IT engineers: “The Benefits and Pitfalls of AI Agents,” Learned Through a “Homemade App”
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株式会社PE-BANK will hold a webinar for IT engineers on November 4, 2026, titled “The Benefits and Pitfalls of AI Agents,” Learned Through a “Homemade App.” Hosted by the company’s employee benefits service Support Plus, the seminar will explain the benefits and challenges of implementing AI agents.
[New product] Don’t want to add the bulk of a belly warmer to your winter layers? A thin warm belly band that won’t show through clothing
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株式会社シービージャパン launched its thin belly warmer, “tutum Year-Round Warm Belly Band,” in September 2026. Made with moisture-absorbing heat-generating material, it recorded a temperature increase of up to 3.1°C. Its breathable fabric and stretch make it suitable for year-round use, including under winter layers and in air-conditioned spaces during summer.
Facts
Launched in September 2026
Maximum moisture-absorption heat-generation temperature: 3.1°C
いなば食品 refreshes employee dormitory cafeteria service, supporting young employees’ health and encouraging communication through food
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いなば食品株式会社 has revamped the cafeteria service at its employee dormitory in Shizuoka, aiming to support young employees’ health and encourage communication through menu improvements based on surveys, the introduction of refrigerated display cases, and shared digital menus.
Facts
Pursuing flavors that satisfy more than 80% of diners
A high rating, with 83.3% saying the food is “generally delicious”
At a frequency of 1–2 times per month
A new refrigerated display case was installed in the cafeteria in spring 2026
Menicon announces transfer of operational management for its fertility supplement business
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株式会社メニコン plans to transfer operational management of its fertility supplement business to 株式会社ジネコ around November 2026, with product brands to be switched over in stages.
Leave salads to us! “A guide to a study session on vegetable and fruit trends and delicious ways to eat them,” presented by salad development buyer Kento Kanamori
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サミット株式会社 will hold a study session to help address vegetable shortages, introducing the features of its in-store handmade salads and recommended ways to cut them.
“Tokyo Downtown Bamboo Light Walk” to illuminate the area around Tokyo Mizumachi and Sumida River Walk(R) with warm bamboo lights
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東武鉄道 will hold “Tokyo Downtown Bamboo Light Walk” around Tokyo Mizumachi and Sumida River Walk from November 7, 2026, through January 31, 2027. A new feature will illuminate the surface of the water along the Kitajukken River, alongside installations by CHIKAKEN, concerts on the water, workshops and other events.
Following warnings from the government and relevant agencies about unauthorized access, Securify begins offering its “External-Facing Systems Inspection Plan” free of charge
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株式会社スリーシェイク began offering its “External-Facing Systems Inspection Plan” free of charge on October 21, 2026, through its integrated security platform Securify, following warnings from the government and relevant agencies about unauthorized access.
Craif to present research on early detection of multiple cancer types (MCED) using bio-AI analysis combining urinary microRNAs and metabolites at the 85th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Cancer Association
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The bio-AI startup Craif株式会社 successfully developed a multi-cancer early detection (MCED) model using multimodal analysis combining urinary microRNAs and metabolites (DiAcSpm), in joint research with 7 medical institutions in Japan. It presented the findings at the 85th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Cancer Association.
Craif announces research findings on developing a pancreatic cancer prediction model for high-risk groups using urinary cfDNA methylation analysis and addressing challenges
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Craif株式会社 presented research findings at the 85th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Cancer Association on developing a prediction model for pancreatic cancer in high-risk groups using urinary cfDNA methylation analysis and addressing challenges.
A story of good fortune that shines through the season and leads to the future: EAU DOUCE4℃ unveils its “2026 Holiday Collection”
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The jewelry brand EAU DOUCE4℃, operated by 株式会社エフ・ディ・シィ・プロダクツ, will begin selling its “2026 Holiday Collection,” themed around “keys” and “doors,” on October 23, 2026.
The 67th Housing Architecture Talk Event + “Andorosha” Tour: Connecting Nature and People—Toshihito Yokouchi × Nozomu Okita. Held Nov. 7, with in-person attendance and LIVE streaming
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To mark the release of the October 2026 issue of the magazine Housing Architecture, 株式会社建築資料研究社 will hold a talk event featuring architect Toshihito Yokouchi and landscape architect Nozomu Okita, as well as a tour of “Andorosha,” on Nov. 7, 2026. In-person tickets are sold out, but the event can be viewed via LIVE stream.
Products from “Rilakkuma Baby” are now on sale from カヨトイズ! Cute and convenient items are available, including a backpack-style cushion to soften the impact when a baby falls and a remote control-shaped toy♪
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アイピーフォー株式会社 is selling products from the “Rilakkuma Baby” series under the カヨトイズ brand, under license from San-X. The lineup includes several items, such as cushions to help prevent injuries from falls and toys.