10 minutes on foot from Shirokanedai Station: Pilates studio YUZU Shirokanedai opens on Nov. 04!
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ESS株式会社, a group company of caname株式会社, announced that it will open a new location of its personal Pilates studio YUZU, YUZU Shirokanedai, in Minato, Tokyo, on Nov. 4, 2026. YUZU has reached 85 locations in 5 years since its founding.
4 minutes on foot from Mizonokuchi Station: Pilates studio YUZU Mizonokuchi opens on Nov. 21!
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ESS株式会社 will open the Pilates studio YUZU Mizonokuchi in Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture, on Nov. 21, 2026. YUZU is a group company of caname株式会社 and has reached 86 locations.
“Enjoy Hanno! Moominvalley Park Day-Trip Pass (Digital)”—a limited-time special ticket goes on sale starting Monday, Oct. 26!
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飯能市, 株式会社ムーミン物語 and Seibu Railway will launch the limited-time “Enjoy Hanno! Moominvalley Park Day-Trip Pass (Digital)” on Oct. 26, 2026, as part of efforts to revitalize the region.
Labor and social security attorney explains: “Meeting the minimum wage with fixed overtime pay included” doesn’t fly. What companies reassured by total pay are overlooking: wages that must not be included in minimum-wage calculations
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一般社団法人クレア人財育英協会 has released a YouTube video explaining that fixed overtime pay must not be included in minimum-wage calculations. The weighted national average minimum wage for fiscal 2026 is 1,177 yen, and compliance must be assessed based on base pay and other eligible wages, not total pay.
Facts
The weighted national average of regional minimum wages for fiscal 2026 is 1,177 yen
The video offers an easy-to-understand explanation, in about 2 minutes, of how to check your figures so you don’t “rely on total pay alone and assume everything is fine.”
Has delivered more than 400 harassment and labor-management training sessions for companies, educational institutions and other organizations.
More than 750 people nationwide have obtained the "Employment Clean Planner" qualification, and
auブックパス Reader Poll and Review Feature: The manga characters fans can’t stop loving!
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The e-book store auブックパス, whose operations are supported by 株式会社ブックリスタ, has published a feature page compiling the results of its “Favorite Characters” reader poll held in July–August 2026. Of 379 valid responses, 332 characters received votes, highlighting the diversity of reader favorites.
Facts
379 valid responses
332 characters received votes as “favorite characters”
Even the character with the most votes received just 4
About 90% of the total
More than 1.2 million comics, magazines, practical books and novels
Country House.F café and restaurant opens in Takasagocho, Matsuyama! SANPUKU Future handled tenant brokerage
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Country House.F café and restaurant, for which 株式会社SANPUKUフューチャー handled tenant brokerage, opened on Aug. 17, 2026, in Takasagocho, Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture.
Becomes a strategic enterprise partner of the Hong Kong government, accelerating growth strategy across Asia from Hong Kong
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Rohto Pharmaceutical has signed a strategic enterprise partnership agreement with the Hong Kong government’s OASES, becoming the first Japanese company to participate in the program. It will accelerate its growth strategy in the healthcare and medical sectors across Asia, with Hong Kong as its base.
Facts
More than 140 companies have been recognized
Since its launch in October 2022
We established our Hong Kong subsidiary, ARHK, in 2019
Established January 2019
Companies mentioned：ロート製薬株式会社、香港政府OFFICE FOR ATTRACTING STRATEGIC ENTERPRISE（OASES）、Rohto Advanced Research Hong Kong Limited、ARHK
40th anniversary of the original manga’s serialization and 10th anniversary of the TV anime! Volume 40 of the TV anime Bonobono, now airing to popular acclaim on フジテレビ, goes on sale Oct. 23!
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株式会社竹書房 released the 40th DVD volume of the TV anime Bonobono, which airs on フジテレビ, on Oct. 23.
“Mozu Miniature Exhibition: Welcome to the Tiny World.” Opens at 名古屋PARCO on Dec. 19
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“Mozu Miniature Exhibition: Welcome to the Tiny World,” an exhibition by multi-artist Mozu, will be held on the 9th floor of the South Building at 名古屋PARCO from Dec. 19, 2026, to Jan. 24, 2027.
“Just like a European castle!?” Photo contest to mark the 100th anniversary of Kawachi Reservoir, a hidden gem in Kitakyushu that helped power Japan’s modernization
Original日本経済新聞社は、東京国立博物館およびVIE株式会社と連携し、2026年10月31日に開催される「ZEN NIGHT TOKYO」にて、「百鬼夜行絵巻」にちなんだ特別企画を実施する。これは上野・御徒町・湯島エリアで開催される「シタマチ.ハロウィン2026」と連携し、妖怪パレードや特別ステージを展開する秋の特別企画である。
Featuring an advanced supercritical foaming sole and a new KaRVO™ shank material: The “RS_#002” running shoe, designed for control and propulsion to help runners break through their personal-best barriers, goes on sale
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株式会社アルペン will release the “RS_#002” running shoe, featuring a supercritical foaming sole and a shank made from the new KaRVO™ material, on October 23, 2026, under its running community brand “ALPEN RUN.”
Facts
Will go on sale Friday, Oct. 23, 2026
Price: 19,800 yen (tax included)
High temperature and high pressure (120°C, 35MPa
120°C, 35MPa = approximately 140 times the air pressure in a car tire)
35MPa = approximately 140 times the air pressure in a car tire)
The rebound coefficient is 1.7 times higher, and the cushioning coefficient is also 1.7 times higher
Stabilizes your stride after 30km
The effect lasts even after running 500km
Drop (6mm)
Independently designed using data on 12,000 foot shapes
Kyoto-exclusive blueberry products and Buruburu-kun merchandise galore! The “Buruburu-kun’s Blueberry Marche” pop-up store opens for a limited time at Kyoto Porta
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株式会社わかさ生活 will open the “Buruburu-kun’s Blueberry Marche” pop-up store for a limited time at Kyoto Porta from October 30 to November 8, 2026. The store will sell Kyoto-exclusive blueberry products and merchandise, and host a photo session with Buruburu-kun.
Special illuminations woven from light launch at 10 Premium Outlets nationwide; enjoy winter shopping deals at the “PREMIUM OUTLETS® SALE” with discounts of up to 80% OFF
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Winter illuminations and a sale offering discounts of up to 80% OFF will begin on November 6, 2026, at 10 Premium Outlets nationwide operated by 三菱地所・サイモン株式会社.
Kids try their hand at running a store! Hands-on workshop and free consultation on free schools at “Ushio Fest” in Itako
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NIJINアカデミー茨城潮来校／ピリナ will set up a booth at “Ushio Fest,” held in Itako, Ibaraki Prefecture, on November 8, 2026, and offer a “Kids’ Shopkeeper Workshop” and free consultations on free schools.
[Machida, Tokyo] “Share Your Favorite Book! One-Line POP Contest 2026” launches!
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Machida City Library will hold the “Share Your Favorite Book! One-Line POP Contest 2026” starting November 15, open to children in grade 4 through people aged 18. Entries will be accepted until January 17, 2027; last year’s contest received 370 entries. Kinokuniya Bookstore, TSUTAYA, Kumido and Book First have offered to participate as corporate partners.
ABC-MART bono Sagamiono Store opens on Friday, October 23, 2026
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株式会社エービーシー・マート will open the “ABC-MART bono Sagamiono Store” on the 3F of Bono Sagamiono Shopping Center in Sagamihara, Kanagawa Prefecture, on October 23, 2026.
ABC-MART GRAND STAGE LaLaport Shinmisato Store reopens after renovations on Friday, October 23, 2026
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株式会社エービーシー・マート will reopen the “ABC-MART GRAND STAGE LaLaport Shinmisato Store” on the 2F of LaLaport Shinmisato in Misato, Saitama Prefecture, on October 23, 2026. To mark the reopening, it will offer 3 times the app points and run a bundled-purchase discount campaign, with featured products from NIKE, New Balance, adidas and other brands.
Facts
Oct. 23, 2026 (Fri)
3 points awarded
1,081 stores in Japan
316 stores in South Korea
63 stores in Taiwan
8 stores in the United States
5 stores in Vietnam
Companies mentioned：株式会社エービーシー・マート、ABC-MART、ABC-MART GRAND STAGE、ABCマート、株式会社国際貿易商事、NIKE、New Balance、adidas、PUMA、VANS、RED WING
A charity event bringing smiles and gifts to children who are ill: Rilakkuma named special ambassador for “Santa Parade Tokyo and Osaka” again this year!
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サンエックス株式会社 announced that Rilakkuma has been named special ambassador for “Santa Parade Tokyo and Osaka,” a charity event that gives Christmas presents to children battling illness. The event is scheduled to take place in Tokyo in November 2026 and Osaka in December.
Facts
Approximately 80,000 people in total
Approximately 25,000 people
Approximately 6,700 people
Approximately 3,000 hospitalized children
Approximately 3,000 people (planned)
Extending approximately 2.5km
Adults: 3,300 yen
High school and university students: 2,200 yen
Junior high school students and younger: 1,100 yen
サンエックス株式会社 will hold the “Aqua City Odaiba Christmas Party” at アクアシティお台場 from November 13 to December 25, 2026. The event will feature Rilakkuma-themed trees and objects, a stamp rally, meet-and-greets with the characters, a collaboration café and workshops.
Facts
Friday, Nov. 13, 2026
Friday, Dec. 25
A stamp rally visiting 4 locations inside the facility
Weekdays → limited to the first 250 tickets each day
Weekends and holidays → limited to the first 500 tickets each day
Food and drink purchases totaling 3,000 yen or more (tax included; purchases may be combined)
Weekdays → limited to the first 100 items each day
Weekends and holidays → limited to the first 250 items each day
Weekdays → limited to the first 75 items each day
Weekends and holidays → limited to the first 150 items each day
You can have an original drawstring pouch made for 300 yen (tax included).
Samsung, SKテレコム to build Korea’s financial industry-first “private 5G smart office” at ハナ金融グループ’s new headquarters
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On September 28, 2026, Samsung built the financial industry’s first private 5G smart office at ハナ金融グループ’s new headquarters in Incheon, South Korea. In collaboration with SKテレコム, it will provide a foundation for flexible work styles and AI transformation while meeting stringent security standards.
[ERIC HAZE × ASCC 2026] ERIC HAZE named artistic director; a report on ASCC 2026, one of Asia’s largest collector events
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New York artist ERIC HAZE was named artistic director of the collector event “ASCC 2026,” held in Macau. The artist, who serves as an agent for 株式会社ビーズインターナショナル, was involved in creating the key visual and a collaboration with Juventus, among other projects.
JAPAN WALLS exhibition “JAPAN WALLS 2026 GALLERY SQUARE SPACES VOL.7” to open at calif art gallery from Saturday, October 31
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The exhibition “JAPAN WALLS 2026 GALLERY SQUARE SPACES VOL.7,” organized by JAPAN WALLS, will be held at calif art gallery, operated by 株式会社ビーズインターナショナル, starting October 31, 2026. It will display and sell 30×30 cm square-canvas works by 100 artists from Japan and abroad, and will also feature a 3D virtual gallery.
Facts
100 artists
30×30 cm square canvases
Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026
Sunday, Nov. 8
Launched in 2015
Since 2002
Born in Tokyo in 1993
Since 2020
Born in Osaka in 1986
2015: the world’s top league
Companies mentioned：株式会社ビーズインターナショナル、calif art gallery、JAPAN WALLS、WORLD WIDE WALLS、POW！WOW！Hawaii、FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL、DIESEL ART GALLERY、文化庁、MICUSRAT、SUMMER SONIC、大阪・関西万博、NEWoMan新宿、関西テレビ、LURF GALLERY、VINYL GALLERY、LUV Contemporary Art、UNIQLO、The New York Times、NIKE、New Balance、Disney
A new leather flight jacket modeled on Amuro Ray from “Mobile Suit Gundam: Char’s Counterattack” × ALPHA INDUSTRIES is here! An acrylic stand giveaway campaign will also be held
[Third location in Ibaraki Prefecture] Golf, sauna, and FIT-VOICE (health karaoke), introduced in the prefecture for the first time! FIT-EASY Hitachinaka Taiseicho has held a pre-opening, offering “your own third place” to enjoy while getting healthy
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フィットイージー株式会社 has held a pre-opening of FIT-EASY Hitachinaka Taiseicho in Hitachinaka, Ibaraki Prefecture, and will hold its grand opening on November 4, 2026. The facility features FIT-VOICE health karaoke, introduced in the prefecture for the first time, as well as a sauna, and supports health management through AI healthcare automation.
Facts
3rd location in Ibaraki Prefecture
Pre-opening on Friday, October 23, 2026
Monthly fee permanently discounted by 550 yen (tax included)
123 shared parking spaces
Monthly fee: 7,678 yen (tax included)
Facial recognition ID issuance fee: 3,300 yen (tax included)
[Fifth location in Kagoshima Prefecture] Equipped with the prefecture’s first women-only private ganbanyoku, FIT-VOICE (health karaoke), and more! The gym is becoming a place to enjoy visiting, not just a place to exercise! FIT-EASY Satsumasendai has held a pre-opening
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フィットイージー株式会社 has held a pre-opening of FIT-EASY Satsumasendai in Satsumasendai, Kagoshima Prefecture. The facility is equipped with the prefecture’s first women-only private ganbanyoku, as well as FIT-VOICE health karaoke and other amenities.
Facts
Monthly fee permanently discounted by 550 yen (tax included)
Monthly fee: 7,150 yen (tax included)
Facial recognition ID issuance fee: 3,300 yen (tax included)
[Seventh location in Fukuoka Prefecture] Equipped with FIT-VOICE and women-only FIT-BEAUTY, introduced in the prefecture for the first time, plus golf and a sauna! FIT-EASY Kurume Kokubu has held a pre-opening to make “everything you want to do, right here!” a reality
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フィットイージー株式会社 has held a pre-opening of FIT-EASY Kurume Kokubu in Kurume, Fukuoka Prefecture, and begun operating it as an entertainment-focused fitness club equipped with FIT-VOICE and FIT-BEAUTY, introduced in the prefecture for the first time, as well as a sauna.
Facts
Monthly fee: 7,678 yen (tax included)
Monthly fee permanently discounted by 550 yen (tax included)
[First location in Toki City; 39th in Gifu Prefecture] Equipped with the prefecture’s first women-only private ganbanyoku, golf, health karaoke, and a men-only medium-sized sauna! FIT-EASY Toki has held a pre-opening, offering a place to refresh both mind and body
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フィットイージー株式会社 held a pre-opening of FIT-EASY Toki on October 23, 2026, marking its 39th location in Gifu Prefecture and its first in Toki City. The facility offers entertainment amenities including private ganbanyoku and a medium-sized sauna, and provides health management services using AI healthcare automation.
Facts
Pre-opening on Friday, October 23, 2026
Monthly fee permanently discounted by 550 yen (tax included)
Monthly fee: 7,678 yen (tax included)
Facial recognition ID issuance fee: 3,300 yen (tax included)
[SMYTHSON] Announcement of the BURBERRY x SMYTHSON collaboration collection
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SMYTHSON, a stationery brand operated by 株式会社ルック, and British luxury brand BURBERRY announced their first collaboration collection on October 28, 2026. The lineup includes leather notebooks and game accessories, and will go on sale for the holiday season.
[銀座 蔦屋書店] A Special Exhibition by COIN PARKING DELIVERY, “WAS IS WILL,” linked to the 20th anniversary project of “Jump SQ.”, to open from November 7.
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COIN PARKING DELIVERY’s solo exhibition “WAS IS WILL,” linked to 集英社’s 20th anniversary project for “Jump SQ.”, will open at Ginza Tsutaya Books on November 7, 2026.
Facts
20th anniversary of launch
Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026
Wednesday, Nov. 25
¥44,000
¥3,850
In 2018
Launched in 2007
Companies mentioned：カルチュア・コンビニエンス・クラブ株式会社、CCC ART LAB、COIN PARKING DELIVERY、集英社、銀座 蔦屋書店、FOAM CONTEMPORARY、GINZA SIX、CCCアートラボ、株式会社CPD
Over 110,000 subscribers: the hugely popular solo fishing enthusiast behind YouTube’s 「バチ抜けチャンネル」 releases her first essay collection, 『釣りバカ女子ひとり旅』, from Tokuma Shoten!
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株式会社徳間書店 will release the first essay collection, 『釣りバカ女子ひとり旅』, by the author of the YouTube channel 「バチ抜けチャンネル」 on Oct. 24. The popular channel, with over 110,000 subscribers, documents an office worker’s fishing trips around her days off.
【Average hourly wages for しゅふ求人 in September 2026】Part-time: 「1,275 yen」; temporary: 「1,425 yen」/Part-time wages set a new record
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株式会社ビースタイル メディア compiled average hourly wage data for the job site 『しゅふＪＯＢ』 as of September 2026. The average hourly wage for part-time jobs was 1,275 yen, a new record, while temporary jobs averaged 1,425 yen.
Setagaya City, Tokyo, which supports the 「WEラブ赤ちゃんプロジェクト」 operated by エキサイト株式会社, will distribute original goods at the local event 「世田谷bajicoシャルソン2026」 on Oct. 25, 2026.
Bamboo ikebana art 「月夜の竹林」 arrives at Kyoto Station
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株式会社ネイキッド, in collaboration with 京都駅ビル, will hold 「KYOTO AUTUMN ART STATION 2026」 from Oct. 16 to Dec. 6, 2026. The event will feature 「KAGUYA」, a bamboo ikebana artwork by 華道家元池坊, along with Japanese attire and matcha experiences. Combination tickets for art events at Nijo Castle and Higashi Honganji Temple will also be available.
DeepCool社 announces 「CC310」, a compact mini-tower PC case for offices that fits easily into small spaces
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株式会社アスク has announced 「CC310」, a mini-tower PC case made by DeepCool社. Its compact design, including a width of 185 mm, makes it ideal for office use, and it supports microATX motherboards and GPUs/CPU coolers within specified dimensions. The expected market price is around 3,980 yen (tax included), with sales scheduled to begin on Oct. 30, 2026.
「My dog plays this much!?」 A new 「bear」 joins the dog plush toy series with 7,000 sold! Choose from 12 types, with an exclusive coupon during Rakuten Shopping Marathon
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Fun Standard株式会社 has added a new 「bear」 option to its dog plush toy series, which has sold over 7,000 units. Customers can choose from 12 types, and an exclusive coupon will be offered during the Rakuten Shopping Marathon on Oct. 24, 2026.
Explaining the differences between photogrammetry and laser surveying, and verifying accuracy. Free drone surveying demonstration seminar to be held in Ritto, Shiga Prefecture, on Wednesday, Nov. 18
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株式会社セキド announced that 株式会社プロクルー will hold the 「UAV Photogrammetry and Laser Surveying Demonstration Seminar」 in Ritto, Shiga Prefecture, on Nov. 18, 2026. The seminar will introduce products including DJI Matrice 400 and Zenmuse L3, demonstrate remote operation using Dock 3, and explain methods for verifying the accuracy of photogrammetry and LiDAR laser surveying.
Facts
Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2026
Capacity: 20 people
Has held more than 1,950 seminars and events
Welcomed a total of more than 21,000 participants
Has a track record of doing business with more than 45,000 companies and government agencies
Has supported a total of over 3,000 people in obtaining national qualifications
American restaurant 「ハードロックカフェ」 to offer limited-time collaboration menu celebrating the release of the film 『ゴジラ-0.0』
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American restaurant 「ハードロックカフェ」 will offer a collaboration menu at all its locations in Japan for a limited time from Oct. 26 to Nov. 15, 2026, to celebrate the release of the film 『ゴジラ-0.0』.
NHK出版 will release 『NHK趣味どきっ！MOOK ひとりでできる！ シニアのスマホ スタートブック』, a smartphone guide for senior beginners, on Oct. 23. This 96-page, full-color book offers clear instructions on everything from turning on a phone to using LINE and shopping.
The wildly popular Netflix series 「俺のこと、なんか言ってた？」: an uncut screenplay book by Kankuro Kudo goes on sale Oct. 27! Also includes the stage script for the play-within-a-play 「誰も知らない大物俳優」 and a special talk with Akira Isoyama.
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河出書房新社 will release an uncut screenplay book for the Netflix series 「俺のこと、なんか言ってた？」, written by Kankuro Kudo, on Oct. 27, 2026.
「縁線図鑑 ～気づけばほら、つながりだらけ。～」 celebrates its 2nd anniversary with 「November 5 (Thursday), Good Connections Day: Ensen Zukan’s Treat Day」!
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東急株式会社 will celebrate the 2nd anniversary of 「縁線図鑑」, an information website launched in November 2024, with a free-drink campaign at participating stores along its railway lines on Nov. 5, 2026.
【焼肉きんぐ】Applications for the lottery for the “焼肉きんぐ 2027 Lucky Bag” open on Wednesday, November 4
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焼肉きんぐ will begin accepting advance lottery entries for the “焼肉きんぐ 2027 Lucky Bag” on November 4, 2026. Priced at 5,000 yen, the bag includes coupons and original merchandise.
“NAVYNAVY” turns the real voices of working women into products with AI: Collaborative items created by the 2nd Life Performance Improvement Committee to launch in mid-October
【Event Report】ニトリグループ showcases approximately 420 new fall and winter products, presenting new ways of living—from coordinated interiors to beauty and audio
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株式会社ニトリホールディングス held the “ニトリグループ 2026 Fall/Winter New Product Exhibition” on September 24 and 25, 2026, showcasing approximately 420 new products, including furniture, home appliances, and apparel. Highlights included 8 coordinated interior concepts, Nitori’s first cosmetics line, the “N Kirei Series,” an audio series, and collaboration goods with Sanko Seika.
Make seniors’ tax returns easy in 3 steps! Latest edition of “Avoid Costly Mistakes! Easy Tax Returns for Pensioners and Retirees” goes on sale October 26
ASUS announces the lightweight ROG Gladius IV Ace mouse, compatible with an 8K polling rate and supplied with weights, and the ROG Raikiri II Pro controller with a hot-swappable TMR joystick
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ASUS JAPAN株式会社 has announced the lightweight ROG Gladius IV Ace mouse, compatible with an 8K polling rate, and the ROG Raikiri II Pro controller with a TMR joystick. Sales will begin on October 30, 2026.
Facts
Lightweight 56 g body
Up to 8,000Hz
Up to 65,000 DPI
Up to 71 g
Up to 79 hours
Friday, Oct. 30, 2026
Companies mentioned：ASUS JAPAN株式会社、ASUS、Republic of Gamers、ROG
【蔦屋書店】In an age when AI can write stories, a lineup of “weird books” born from distinctly human ideas. “Concierge Bunko” runs from Friday, October 23
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蔦屋書店 will hold “Concierge Bunko” starting October 23, 2026, exploring human creativity in the age of AI. The 8th edition’s theme is “weird books,” and an SNS campaign will also be held.
【Celebrating the 2nd anniversary of BOUROU LAKE TOYA】Bring travel memories into the stillness of everyday life. Noguchi Kanko’s original diffuser “結風 -ゆいかぜ-” now on sale
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野口観光マネジメント株式会社 has begun selling its original diffuser “結風 -ゆいかぜ-” to mark the 2nd anniversary of BOUROU LAKE TOYA. The Toyako Onsen Illumination Tunnel is also scheduled to open on November 1.
Facts
2nd anniversary of opening
4 hotels
Approximately 400,000 lights
Starting November 1
Companies mentioned：野口観光マネジメント株式会社、BOUROU LAKE TOYA、望楼登NOGUCHI別、望楼NOGUCHI函館、きたの風茶寮
Miffy Christmas wreaths and other popular items, along with gifts perfect for winter, come together at the “Flower Miffy Pop-Up Marche,” opening for a limited time at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse from Friday, November 6, 2026
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Flower Miffy, operated by ベネリック株式会社, will hold a limited-time pop-up market at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse from Nov. 6 to Dec. 8, 2026, selling Christmas wreaths and exclusive merchandise.
A hugely popular series of otherworld fantasy comics that is also a hit at digital bookstores! The next installment and other new releases: 4 new グラストCOMICS titles, on sale October 23 (Friday) with purchase bonuses!
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スターツ出版株式会社 will release 4 new titles from グラストCOMICS, its otherworld fantasy comic label, on October 23, 2026, with purchase bonuses.
TV anime broadcast confirmed for 2027! The next installment of The Strongest Man Thanks to Misfortune and other new releases: 3 new グラストNOVELS titles, on sale October 23 (Friday)!
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スターツ出版 will release 3 new titles from グラストNOVELS, its otherworld fantasy novel label, on October 23, 2026. A TV anime adaptation of The Strongest Man Thanks to Misfortune, which has sold more than 1.75 million copies across the series, is confirmed for broadcast in 2027.
Facts
Friday, Oct. 23, 2026
Base price: ¥1530 + tax
Base price: ¥1480 + tax
More than 1.75 million copies sold across the series
New series including The Famished Saintess Loved Too Much by Spirits and other new releases: 7 new Berry’s Fantasy Comics titles, on sale October 23 (Friday) with purchase bonuses
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スターツ出版株式会社 will release 7 new print comic editions of titles featured in the digital comic magazine Berry’s Fantasy, under the Berry’s Fantasy COMICS imprint, on October 23, 2026.
Nijisanji’s popular VTuber Chaika Hanabatake is getting a figure in a captivating “blown kiss” pose! “Chaika Hanabatake 1/7 Scale Figure” from F:NEX, フリュー株式会社’s high-quality hobby brand
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フリュー株式会社 announced that it will release a 1/7-scale figure of Chaika Hanabatake, a VTuber with Nijisanji, under its high-quality hobby brand F:NEX. The figure is priced at ¥24,750, reservations open on October 23, 2026, and release is scheduled for July 2027.
【ホテルオークラ京都】Reservations for Christmas cakes and delicatessen items open November 1
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ホテルオークラ京都 will begin accepting reservations for Christmas cakes and delicatessen items on November 1, 2026. Products include fresh-decorated cakes, 3 new varieties, hors d’oeuvre sets, and roast chicken.
Facts
Reservations for Christmas cakes and delicatessen items open November 1, 2026 (Sunday)
Products will be available for pickup from December 19 (Saturday) to December 25 (Friday)
【ホテルオークラ京都】“Christmas Menu 2026,” with options for every occasion, available from December 19
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ホテルオークラ京都 will offer a Christmas-only menu starting December 19, 2026. The 3 restaurants—French, teppanyaki, and buffet—as well as the café will offer different styles of set menus, buffets, and sweets.
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Original2026年12月19日（土）～25日（金）
Menu de Noël (Menu de Noël): ¥30,000
Menu La felicite (Menu La felicite): ¥20,000
KURENAI: ¥25,000
HIJIRI: ¥35,000
KIRAMEKI: ¥45,000
Adults: ¥11,000
Elementary school students: ¥6,000
Children (ages 4 and up): ¥3,000
【Price】¥3,200
【Price】¥7,800
Approx. 60 dishes, including roast chicken and meat pie
【Fall 2026】Roundup of 8 recommended dramas this season | Broadcast dates and cast list
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テレビ東京 will air 8 serialized dramas in October 2026. Four recommended titles are Borders, I’m Retiring from Being a Wife, Akato Erejii, and The Art of Drinking 5. Details and streaming platforms for each program are also featured.
Halloween is almost here! On sale now: The latest Halloween picture book, Mogura-chan’s Halloween, by popular illustrator and picture-book author Yumi Kitagishi, known for numerous buzzworthy corporate collaborations!
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株式会社白泉社 announced that it will release the latest Halloween picture book by Yumi Kitagishi, Mogura-chan’s Halloween, on September 18, 2026. 9 commemorative merchandise items, including sacoche bags and umbrella markers, are also on sale at MOE絵本雑貨店.
A deep dive into the world of The Mandalorian! Packed with exclusive cross-sections and new artwork: Star Wars: The Mandalorian Official Visual Guide, on sale October 25
Featuring today’s up-and-coming female voice actors!! The intimate-style gravure feature “Love Voice” is relaunching!
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宝島社 will relaunch “Love Voice,” a gravure feature focusing on voice actors’ private lives, on December 16, 2026. Sayuri Date will appear on the cover, and Rina Endo and others will be featured at the end of the issue. The list price is ¥2970. A signing event will also be held at AKIHABARAゲーマーズ書店 in 2027.
【リゾナーレ八ヶ岳】Enjoy a limited-time dinner course featuring winter vegetables beloved in Italy and exquisite wine pairings selected by a sommelier
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リゾナーレ八ヶ岳, operated by 星野リゾート, will offer a limited-time dinner course featuring Italian winter vegetables and wine pairings selected by a sommelier at its main dining venue, OTTO SETTE, from December 4, 2026, to March 18, 2027.
Enjoy “The Apothecary Diaries the Movie: The Secret Treasure of the Late Consort” at a great price! Movie tickets with special benefits, including an original Famima-exclusive bromide, go on sale November 13 (Fri.)! ～Ichiban Kuji also set to go on sale～
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株式会社ファミリーマート will begin selling movie tickets with Famima-exclusive benefits for “The Apothecary Diaries the Movie: The Secret Treasure of the Late Consort,” which opens in December 2026, starting November 13. Ichiban Kuji is also scheduled for December 5.
【Survey of 1000 men and women】Ranking of celebrities who seem capable of renovating dilapidated and vacant houses!
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A survey conducted jointly by 株式会社NEXER Group and 株式会社フォローウィンドコーポレーション asked which celebrities seem capable of renovating dilapidated or vacant houses. Hiromi ranked 1st, George Tokoro 2nd, and Izumi Mori 3rd.
A first-ever collaboration between the beloved, generations-spanning national anime favorite “Chibi Maruko-chan” and LOWRYS FARM!
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株式会社アダストリア’s LOWRYS FARM and the anime “Chibi Maruko-chan” are collaborating for the first time, with 18 styles of apparel and lifestyle goods going on sale from October 31, 2026.
To celebrate the long-awaited CD debut of ふぉ～ゆ～, they appear on the first cover and in the opening feature of “Monthly TV Guide December issue”!!!!
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東京ニュース通信社 will release “Monthly TV Guide December 2026” on October 23. The cover and opening feature will spotlight ふぉ～ゆ～, who are making their CD debut. The issue is packed with entertainment news on fall dramas, BL works, junior idols, and more. The special price is ¥640.
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The monthly TV information magazine “Monthly TV Guide December 2026”
AWA株式会社 will run the “HALLOWEEN Subscription Switch Cashback Campaign” from October 23 to October 31, 2026. Users who newly sign up for an AWA STANDARD monthly plan and remain subscribed for at least 6 months will receive cashback of the ¥980 monthly fee.
Facts
¥980
150 million songs
Approximately 16 million items
480 yen (tax included)
270 yen (tax included)
1,080 yen (tax included)
Companies mentioned：AWA株式会社、株式会社サイバーエージェント、エイベックス・エンタテインメント株式会社、Apple Inc.、Google Inc.
【LILY BROWN】The 2nd Collection from the special “Anniversary Edition” line celebrating its 15th anniversary is here!
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LILY BROWN, a women’s fashion brand operated by 株式会社マッシュスタイルラボ, began taking preorders on October 23, 2026, for the 2nd Collection, the second release from its 15th-anniversary special line, “Anniversary Edition.”
A seminar titled “Kawasaki Heavy Industries’ Hydrogen and CCUS Initiatives and Outlook for Achieving Carbon Neutrality,” presented by Kozo Sunano of the Technology Development Division at 川崎重工業株式会社, will be held on Thursday, November 26, 2026!!
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新社会システム総合研究所 will hold a seminar on “Kawasaki Heavy Industries’ Hydrogen and CCUS Initiatives and Outlook for Achieving Carbon Neutrality,” featuring Kozo Sunano of Kawasaki Heavy Industries as the speaker, on November 26, 2026.
“Maou Karin-chan RPG: Koi-hime Founding Nation Rush” celebrates its 1.5th anniversary with the Karin Expo!! Plenty of great rewards, including events, campaigns, and commemorative login bonuses!
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“Maou Karin-chan RPG: Koi-hime Founding Nation Rush,” operated by 合同会社EXNOA, is celebrating its 1.5th anniversary with the Karin Expo campaign, featuring login bonuses of up to 12,000 Spirit Stones and free gacha pulls. The campaign also includes 3 new characters, rerun gacha featuring past characters, and giveaways of Amazon gift cards and original long-sleeved T-shirts.
Jun Ikeido, Ryo Asai, and Mizuki Tsujimura among the authors featured! The 2nd installment of “STORY IN POCKET” launches, with 350,000 copies sold to date and all this for ¥550!
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The 2nd installment of 講談社’s paperback imprint “STORY IN POCKET” has launched. Following the 1st installment, which has sold more than 350,000 copies, new books by popular authors including Jun Ikeido, Ryo Asai, and Mizuki Tsujimura will be released.
A fanbook celebrating 10 years since popular BL author An Momose’s debut goes on sale 10/22! A special fair also launches!
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株式会社フロンティアワークス will release “An Momose 10th Anniversary Fanbook –Dear–,” celebrating 10 years since the BL author’s debut, on October 22, 2026. A commemorative fair and mini-museum will also be held at アニメイト池袋本店 and other locations.
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10th anniversary of their debut
1,800 yen before tax
Base price: 1,500 yen
8 types in total
5 types in total
Companies mentioned：株式会社フロンティアワークス、アニメイトグループ、株式会社アニメイトホールディングス、アニメイト池袋本店、コミコミスタジオ、Frontier Works Inc.
【Relatable struggles of a disciple whose teacher never gets ahead!?】“I Never Learned in School That the Stories of the Analects Could Make Me Cry This Much” goes on sale!
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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 “I Never Learned in School That the Stories of the Analects Could Make Me Cry This Much” on September 24, 2026.
【For everyone struggling with job hunting, changing jobs, or how to work!】“Back Then, We Still Didn’t Know the Answer to ‘Choosing a Job’” goes on sale!!
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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 “Back Then, We Still Didn’t Know the Answer to ‘Choosing a Job’” on September 24, 2026, a new book for people struggling with job hunting and how to work.
Facts
Sept. 24, 2026
List price: 1,760 yen (tax included)
Specifications: A5 format, 376 pages
Capital: 50 million yen
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
Stamp rally confirmed for the October 31 (Sat.) Suita performance of Gekidan Hikosen’s mask-play musical “The Adventures of Sinbad”
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株式会社劇団飛行船 announced that it will hold a stamp rally at the Suita performance of “The Great Adventure of Sinbad,” to be staged on October 31, 2026, at Meitheater, Suita City Cultural Hall, in Osaka.
日本救急救命士会 | [Seminar on Oct. 23 and request for a pre-event survey] Considering the professional ethics and expertise of emergency medical technicians
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日本救急救命士会 is calling for cooperation with a pre-event survey for its seminar to be held on October 23, and is conducting a survey on views regarding professional ethics and expertise.
Facts
The survey takes about 5 minutes to complete
Oct. 23, 2026 (Fri)
19:00～20:00
3,300 yen (tax included)
Since its enactment in Heisei ３
The Emergency Medical Technicians Act was amended in Reiwa ３
The Shinhotaka Ropeway reports that the leaves are falling at Nishihotakaguchi Station, are at their peak at the midway point of the No. 2 Ropeway and at Shirakabadaira Station, and will soon be at their peak at Shinhotaka Onsen Station. The autumn colors are expected to spread to the foothills through early November.
[A former police officer takes on home security reform] Official launch of a “residential security design advisory service” to counter increasingly sophisticated tactics used in under-the-table jobs and robberies! Security business wins top prize in business competition and draws attention in TV coverage
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EGORDIA launched a “residential security design advisory service” combining the experience of former police officers with crime-prevention theory, and won the top prize at Kagawa Business Challenge 2026.
Ahead of the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations in 2027, News Securities forms a comprehensive business partnership with Mongolia’s TDB証券
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Ahead of the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Mongolia in 2027, ニュース証券株式会社 signed a comprehensive business partnership agreement with Mongolia’s TDB証券 in the capital markets.
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55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations
オーラス株式会社 to hold talk session on Oct. 27 for “molo ‘cloud’ × IXC ‘OZU’ Special Installation”
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As a related event for the “molo ‘cloud’ × IXC ‘OZU’ Special Installation,” オーラス株式会社 will hold a free talk session at AREC in Roppongi, Tokyo, on October 27, featuring Katsuhiko Taniguchi and Makoto Oikawa.
Integrated platform “GPaaS” brings government policy on expanding community-based extracurricular activities to implementation; patents secured for core technologies including b+, bCLOUD
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株式会社アーシャルデザイン has obtained a patent for core technologies of its integrated platform “GPaaS,” designed to support the expansion of community-based extracurricular activities.
[Received multiple design requests for 2MW/8MWh-class grid-scale batteries] Handles layout studies and facility design
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サステナブルホールディングス株式会社 has received requests for layout studies and facility design for multiple projects using its “Raptor” 2MW/8MWh-class grid-scale battery. The sites are about 400–600 m², and the company will consider layouts based on factors including land shape, elevation differences and delivery conditions.
The first-ever project to discover and release physically the next generation’s defining hip-hop stars!
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タワーレコード will release “PLAYLIST vol1,” a compilation album featuring 10 up-and-coming artists, primarily in hip-hop, on November 18 in collaboration with Coming Freshers and TuneCore Japan.
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10 next-generation artists
On sale at タワーレコード stores nationwide from Wednesday, November 18
<CD> TCPL-0002: ¥2,200 (tax included)
<12-inch analog LP> TCPL-0001: ¥3,850 (tax included)
A wedding registration form featuring purple and magnolia blossoms for your Nov. 22 marriage registration. New designs added to “My Marriage Registration,” which can be submitted to municipal offices
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株式会社サムライソード has added 2 designs, “Vow in Purple” and “Magnolia Vow,” as the 3rd installment of new designs for “My Marriage Registration,” ahead of “Good Couple Day” on November 22. They can be printed at about 63,000 participating convenience stores nationwide, and the forms can be officially submitted to municipal offices. A campaign is also running from October 1 to November 30, 2026.
FootGolf Japan Tour 2026: “59th SHIELDS OPEN” and “Gunma Open” held!
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一般社団法人日本フットゴルフ協会 held the “59th SHIELDS OPEN” and “Gunma Open” at the Ho-o Golf Club in Ota, Gunma Prefecture, on October 17 and 18, reporting the winners in each category and high-level competition.
A 3-track single by Mikito Nakatani, featuring soothing piano arrangements of classic songs by Anzen Chitai, will be released digitally on October 23 by “ME-BYO Music Label,” a label specializing in preventing illness before it develops!
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Mikito Nakatani’s single “Listen to Soothing Piano Arrangements – The Music of Each Youth VI,” featuring piano arrangements of classic songs by Anzen Chitai, will be released digitally on October 23 by “ME-BYO Music Label,” operated by 株式会社Virgo.
Yotsukaido City receives a corporate hometown tax donation from 株式会社大協建設
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四街道市役所 accepted a 3 million yen donation from 株式会社大協建設 through the corporate hometown tax donation program and held a ceremony to present a letter of appreciation.