Emergency investigation and dissection of the rare megamouth shark, with fewer than about 300 recorded worldwide and about 30 in Japan, in Miura, Kanagawa — OIST collaboration aims to uncover the biology of the “enigmatic phantom shark”
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On July 8, 2025, shark expert Song Qingsong conducted an investigation and dissection lasting about 7 hours on a rare megamouth shark, approximately 5.7m long, found in Miura, Kanagawa Prefecture. Samples collected will be analyzed in collaboration with OIST in an effort to uncover the species’ biology.
First ever! Osaka landmark Tempozan Giant Ferris Wheel teams up with VTubers and V-Livers! Specially wrapped gondolas and exclusive content, with 10 additional participating streamers sought
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株式会社TOE is running a collaboration between Osaka landmark Tempozan Giant Ferris Wheel and VTubers and V-Livers, and is seeking 10 additional participating streamers.
Facts
10 additional participating streamers
Height: 112.5m
Number of gondolas: 60 in total
Wrapped gondolas dedicated to this event: 10 per day planned
At Day 2, a total of 60 VTubers and V-Livers gathered through an open call
[Sakura City, Chiba Prefecture] “1st Moe-Moe Burn, Fire Pit Hills,” an event where you can enjoy a campfire without bringing your own gear, to be held (12/12)
For the next generation of structural construction workers: structural subcontractor Elline holds ceremony for 2027 graduates who received job offers
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Structural subcontractor エルライン held a ceremony for 2027 graduates who received job offers at its head office on October 1, 2026, welcoming a total of 12 prospective hires across the group. President and CEO 浅野勝人 spoke about his expectations for recruiting and developing young employees.
Facts
We welcomed 12 prospective hires across the group.
The ceremony for 2027 graduates who received job offers was held at エルライン’s head office on Thursday, October 1, 2026.
Established: December 16, 2008
Ceremony for 2027 graduates who received job offers
[Amusement Park Musashino Village] Bringing the appeal of Kazo udon to everyone! “Musashino Village de Udon” to be held Oct. 31 (Sat.) and Nov. 1 (Sun.)!
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Musashino Village, an amusement park in Kazo City, Saitama Prefecture, will hold “Musashino Village de Udon” on Oct. 31 (Sat.) and Nov. 1 (Sun.), 2026. The 2-day event will showcase the appeal of Kazo udon, with activities including sales of a tasting set featuring 4 types of handmade udon (limited to 200 servings per day, priced at 1,000 yen), an udon quiz hosted by Kazo City Tourism Ambassador 武正倫, a giant udon-themed photo spot, and giant udon coloring pages.
Facts
Original300年以上の歴史があるうどんのまちとして知られています
There are approximately 60 restaurants serving udon in Kazo City.
Of these, 21 restaurants belong to the 加須手打うどん会.
A 2-day sale offering a chance to sample specialty handmade udon from 6 shops (3 shops each day)
Sale of the “4-Variety Kazo Udon Tasting Set” (limited to 200 servings per day)
Original1セット1,000円
A 100-yen discount coupon redeemable at 加須手打うどん会 member shops will be given away.
Onigiri and bread created by Miyazaki university students to go on sale at Lawson stores in Kyushu and Shimonoseki on October 27
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Under KDDI’s “YORIMIRAI” project, ATOMica is partnering with Lawson to launch 1 type of onigiri and 1 type of bread planned by university students in Miyazaki Prefecture at approximately 1,400 Lawson stores in Kyushu and the Shimonoseki area on October 27, 2026.
Facts
2 products will go on sale at approximately 1,400 Lawson stores in Kyushu and the Shimonoseki area of Yamaguchi Prefecture on October 27, 2026.
This program has been underway since April 2026.
A product announcement will be held at the Miyazaki Prefectural Government office on Friday, October 23, 2026.
YORIMIRAI is an alliance launched on August 29, 2025.
ATOMica is headquartered in Miyazaki City, Miyazaki Prefecture.
[Event Report] How was the offering price set? Batonz President Kanze shares the “unvarnished behind-the-scenes story” of IPO preparation
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Yuichi Kanze, Representative Director and CEO of 株式会社バトンズ (TSE Growth, 554A), which listed on the Growth Market on April 21, 2026, spoke at the August monthly meeting of “Next IPO Club,” a membership-based community for companies preparing for IPOs operated by 株式会社IR Robotics. He shared “unvarnished firsthand experiences” of securities reviews, the behind-the-scenes process of setting the offering price, negotiations with venture capital firms over share sales, and post-listing challenges.
[The current system ends in fiscal 2026] TAC to hold a free online seminar on project manager exam preparation on Tuesday, October 27!
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TAC株式会社 announced that it will hold “Project Manager Study Starter Guide,” a free online seminar for beginners, on Zoom on Tuesday, October 27, as fiscal 2026 will be the final year for the project manager exam under the current system. A practicing small and medium enterprise management consultant will lead a pass-strategy session and a mini-lecture.
Facts
Fiscal 2026 will be the final year for the exam under the current system.
With the transition to a new examination system from fiscal 2027
It will be held on Tuesday, October 27.
■Date and time: Tuesday, October 27, from 19:00
Established: Dec. 1980
Obtained small and medium enterprise management consultant qualification in fiscal 2018
“Veil of love”: 三景スタジオ旭川本店 unveils cinematic new wedding visuals capturing eternal love with tenderness
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有限会社三景スタジオ has unveiled new cinematic wedding photo visuals titled “Veil of love” at its Asahikawa main store. The concept combines soft light, a pure-white veil, a setting reminiscent of a romantic party venue, and an off-the-shoulder dress from the premium line featuring allover lace, tulle, and floral embroidery, creating a world like a scene from a film.
Facts
Phone: 0166-25-0864
Address: Right side, 3, 2-jo-dori 12-chome, Asahikawa, Hokkaido
In an era when even taking a break is difficult, take time to free your mind. Sugar Candy’s “The Day I Became Air,” a companion for sleep, begins streaming on October 23
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The latest album, “The Day I Became Air,” from “Sugar Candy,” a soothing music label operated by 株式会社クロア, will be available on Apple Music, Amazon Music, Spotify and other streaming platforms starting October 23, 2026. This ambient work comprises 10 tracks designed to accompany listeners into sleep, offering time to let go of emotional burdens and drift off feeling at ease.
Facts
Release date: Friday, October 23, 2026
A little journey in 10 songs
Release date: Friday, September 4, 2026
Established: June 29, 2009
A well-being technology company founded 17 years ago
A 10-track sleep album
Companies mentioned：株式会社クロア、Sugar Candy、RELAX WORLD
[First location in Gifu Prefecture] Unlimited servings of rice cooked in 3 types of large kamado pots! A specialty tonkatsu restaurant, 厚切りとんかつ よし平, opens in Kakamigahara City on Wednesday, 10/28!
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株式会社ホットランド西日本, a consolidated subsidiary of 株式会社ホットランドホールディングス, will open 厚切りとんかつ よし平 Kakamigahara on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, in Kakamigahara City, Gifu Prefecture. Its signature feature is unlimited servings of 3 types of rice cooked in a large kamado pot.
Facts
We will open 厚切りとんかつ よし平 Kakamigahara, our first location in Gifu Prefecture, on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.
The chain expanded into the Kanto region in 2025 and now operates 23 locations nationwide.
A tonkatsu specialty restaurant originating in Wakayama Prefecture, founded in Showa 8 (1933).
“Boat Race Fukuoka Tenjin Street Park” to open October 30, featuring one of Japan’s largest indoor skateboarding facilities in an urban park (News Release)
Location: 1-7-5 Nanotsu, Chuo Ward, 福岡市, Fukuoka Prefecture
Companies mentioned：大和ハウス工業株式会社、大和リース株式会社、福岡市、ムラサキスポーツ株式会社、パシフィックコンサルタンツ株式会社、ムラサキパーク、Off Broadway Park Café、東筑軒、ファミリーマート、天神北おやしらず 歯科口腔外科、Creve Body Performance Studio
Free lifetime access to the “OPTiM ID+” multi-factor authentication service to help counter a wave of unauthorized access and information leaks
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株式会社オプティム announced that it will begin providing its “OPTiM ID+” multi-factor authentication service free of charge for the duration of the service to businesses that apply by December 28, 2026, in response to a wave of unauthorized access and information leaks. Against the backdrop of an alert issued by the IPA, the initiative aims to promote identity management and authentication measures regardless of company size or budget.
Facts
“OPTiM ID+” will be provided free of charge throughout the service period to eligible customers who apply by December 28, 2026.
On October 9, 2026, 独立行政法人情報処理推進機構（IPA） published “Measures to be implemented promptly in light of incidents involving leaks caused by unauthorized access,” following a series of information leak incidents at domestic financial institutions, telecommunications operators and other organizations.
Listed market: Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market; securities code: 3694
Established: June 2000
Capital: 445 million yen
Since beginning to provide its MDM service in 2011, Optim has supported corporate information security through the management of smartphones, tablets and PCs.
In 2025, the service was renamed from “Optimal Biz” to “OPTiM Biz.”
Optim draws on its corporate security expertise cultivated through “OPTiM Biz,” the No.1 MDM (mobile device management) and PC management service in Japan※1.
Christmas presents for about 700 children in Fuchu, thanks to the power of the community. 300 handmade wreaths completed with participation from elementary and junior high school students
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NPO法人ママチャーリーズ, chaired by Aya Narikawa, is carrying out “Smile Santa 2026,” a project to deliver Christmas presents to about 700 children who use children’s cafeterias in Fuchu City. The handmade Christmas-mall wreath project, started by the chair alone, has grown to include 7–8 local residents and elementary and junior high school students, and about 300 wreaths have been completed. On November 8, the group will hold “Motte Kite Motte Tte 2026 Autumn,” a children’s clothing swap attended by about 600 people each time, as a charity event. Donations are also being solicited toward a goal of ¥500,000 through November 20.
Facts
With the aim of delivering one to every one of the about 700 children
About 300 have been completed so far
An additional 7–8 local residents who support the project’s purpose have joined
A children’s clothing swap attended by about 600 people each time
The donation target is ¥500,000
About ¥130,000 in donations had been collected as of October 23
Event date: Sunday, November 8, 2026
The fundraising period runs through Friday, November 20
The plan is to deliver Christmas presents to about 700 children through children’s cafeterias in Fuchu City in December
Work is underway on the remaining about 400 wreaths
＜Talent Acquisition Seminar＞ How Hayashi Telempu, an automotive interior parts manufacturer, is pursuing “Talent Acquisition” companywide: Strategy and implementation steps from management alignment to employee action
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株式会社TalentX announced that it will hold an online seminar on Nov. 11, 2026, featuring automotive interior parts maker 林テレンプ株式会社 as a guest. The seminar will focus on “Companywide Talent Acquisition.” 林テレンプ株式会社 has spent about 5 years building its HR strategy and management foundation, achieving companywide recruitment that brings management and frontline employees together. The seminar will cover the process, from management decisions and employee involvement to referral hiring.
Facts
Securities code: 330A
林テレンプ株式会社, a comprehensive automotive interior parts company with a history spanning more than 110 years,
Number of participants: 300
Date and time: Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, 12:00–13:00
Worked in human resources for 30 years at a major electronics manufacturer
“If you’re too strict, they quit; if you’re too kind, they don’t grow”: Seminar addresses challenges in training new hires, drawing on feedback from 83 job offer recipients to consider guidance for fiscal 2027
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株式会社セールスアカデミー announced that it will hold a free online seminar on Nov. 12, 2026, to consider training new hires for fiscal 2027. Drawing on feedback from 83 job offer recipients and experience in training settings, the seminar will explain key points for updating guidance methods for the Reiwa era, aimed at business owners and HR staff struggling to balance strictness and kindness. The speaker will be CEO Shinji Miyawaki.
Facts
Drawing on feedback from 83 job offer recipients and experience in training settings
Date and time: Nov. 12, 2026, 10:00–11:00
Centered on a 23-day group program
Has been involved in training more than 20,000 sales professionals
Has conducted training for more than 1,000 new employees annually
Reduced the turnover rate from 60% to 30% in 1 year
Original2025年12月26日、福岡証券取引所が運営する「Fukuoka PRO Market」に上場
MiZ株式会社 examines the relationship between low-concentration hydrogen inhalation and rest and sleep, drawing on a 2014 joint study with 原土井病院 (Sakai et al.) on improved vascular endothelial function and a 2024 case report on ME/CFS with 慶應義塾大学 (Hirano et al.). It integrates perspectives on oxidative stress, the autonomic nervous system and brain inflammation, and reiterates the safety of low-concentration hydrogen inhalation, with device output kept at or below the verified inhalation-environment level of 10 volume% (Ichikawa et al., 2026). It also notes that multiple accidents involving explosions inside the human body caused by high-concentration hydrogen inhalers (67–100 volume%) have been reported to the 消費者庁 database.
Facts
MiZ株式会社 advocates a design that keeps device output at or below the verified inhalation-environment level of 10 volume%
Classical lower flammability limit (LFL): 4 vol%
The 34 healthy participants were divided into a hydrogen-water group and a placebo-water group
Changes in fatigue, headaches, pain and brain fog were recorded after inhalation of hydrogen at 6–7 volume%
Reported the progress of 4 patients with ME/CFS after low-concentration hydrogen inhalation
In the case of a 43-year-old woman, sleep disturbances eased about 3 weeks after inhalation began
A 2025 PET study involving 39 healthy adults
Multiple accidents have been reported involving hydrogen inhalers with device output concentrations of 67–100 volume%
Sleep disturbances eased about 3 weeks after inhalation began
The effect continued about 9 weeks later
Inhalation of 2 volume% hydrogen by rats
Companies mentioned：MiZ株式会社、慶應義塾大学、原土井病院、消費者庁、神奈川県海老名総合病院救命救急センター、U.S. Bureau of Mines
22/7: Cover image unveiled for Mao Asaoka’s group graduation commemorative photo book, Beyond the Rainbow!
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Mao Asaoka of 22/7 has unveiled the cover image for her group graduation commemorative photo book, “Beyond the Rainbow.” Asaoka produced the outfits, hair and makeup, and shooting settings for this commemorative volume, which will be released by Shinko Music Entertainment on Nov. 24.
Facts
¥6,200 including tax (pre-tax price: ¥5,636)
Pre-tax price: ¥5,636
50 winners will receive a copy of the photo book with a handwritten autograph!
A4 size / full color / 136 pages / list price: ¥3,520 (tax included)
The transformable fighter mecha Ixpell from “Formation Z,” the 1984 arcade classic that introduced the concept of “charging shots,” becomes a plastic model kit after 42 years!
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株式会社千値練 announced that it will release Ixpell, the transformable combat mecha from the 1984 arcade game “Formation Z,” as a plastic model kit under the GM²I brand. The price is ¥8,800 (tax included), with release scheduled for August 2027. Preorders are open through March 4, 2027.
Talent agency MR8 launches new entertainment label “MR8 NEXT”
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Talent agency 株式会社MR8 announced that it will launch a new entertainment label, “MR8 NEXT (エムアールエイト ネクスト),” on October 20, 2026. It will develop activities across a wide range of fields, including acting, music, modeling, influencing and idol work, and will begin recruiting men and women aged 10–30 on the same day.
Facts
We will launch a new entertainment label, “MR8 NEXT (エムアールエイト ネクスト),” on October 20, 2026.
Men and women aged 10–30
3F, NOVEL WORK Sangenjaya, 1-4-33 Taishido, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo
Launch of 2 professional hair iron models featuring LAVA (volcanic rock) plates that boast excellent thermal conductivity through far-infrared rays
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Miki Denki Sangyo will launch 2 professional hair iron models featuring LAVA (volcanic rock) plates, “The STANDARD 22” and “The WIDE 39,” on October 27, 2026.
[Spring 2027] Applications open for the Kyoto French Music Academy: Masterclasses in classical music with 11 leading performers from France
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The 36th Kyoto French Music Academy will be held at 関西日仏学館 in spring 2027, featuring masterclasses with 11 performers invited from France. Applications are now open.
Facts
More than 3,900 promising young performers have attended over the years
The 36th Kyoto French Music Academy
Enrollment fee: 15,000 yen
Tuition for each masterclass subject: 160,000 yen
Dates: March 23 (Tue.)–April 4 (Sun.), 2027
Application deadline: December 15 (Tue.), 2026 (must arrive by this date)
[New product] ピープルツリー to launch new “Pistachio” product in late November 2026 — Fair trade and organic chocolate beloved for 30 years
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Fair trade specialty brand “ピープルツリー” (フェアトレードカンパニー株式会社) plans to begin rolling out “Chocolate Bar Pistachio,” a new addition to its long-selling, autumn-and-winter-only “Fair Trade & Organic Chocolate” series, in late November 2026. It combines Italian pistachios with milk chocolate made with a brown sugar base, and is priced at 599 yen (tax included) for 40 g. Arrivals have been later than usual due to disruption to global maritime logistics networks, and the chocolate special website is scheduled to relaunch on Friday, October 23.
Facts
Scheduled to go on sale in stages from late November 2026
40 g / 599 yen (tax included)
Together with approximately 145 organizations in 18 countries across Asia, Africa, Latin America and elsewhere
Together with approximately 145 organizations in 18 countries
On the chocolate special website, relaunched on Friday, October 23
It is kneaded over an extended period of up to 72 hours
Vegan chocolate containing 58–75% cocoa and no animal-derived ingredients
Capital: 60 million yen
Established: January 1995 (as an NGO, from November 1991)
ピープルツリー has been a member of WFTO (formerly IFAT) since 1996
Osaka to host the first Kansai-area edition of the Osaka Street Piano Festival, one of Japan’s largest street piano festivals
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The Osaka Street Piano Festival Executive Committee announced details of the first Kansai-area edition of the “Osaka Street Piano Festival,” which will run from October 31 to December 27, 2026. With planning and supervision by KATO MUSIC ＆ CREATIVE ENTERTAINMENT株式会社, pianos will be installed and concerts held at numerous venues. Wataru Sumi will serve as official ambassador.
Facts
Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026
Sunday, Dec. 27
More than 160,000 subscribers
Approximately 100 million total video views
16 performances nationwide
Capital: 5,000,000 yen
Companies mentioned：朝日放送グループホールディングス株式会社、ABCライフィズ株式会社、遠州楽器制作株式会社、大阪ガスマーケティング株式会社、大阪地下街株式会社、Osaka Fringe 2026、一般社団法人グランフロント大阪TMO、株式会社京阪流通システムズ、株式会社ザイマックス関西、株式会社JR西日本コミュニケーションズ、JR西日本ステーションシティ株式会社、スギタクレスト株式会社、株式会社スルッとKANSAI、東急不動産SCマネジメント株式会社、株式会社ポジティブドリームパーソンズ、株式会社武蔵、株式会社読売アルスR、読売テレビ放送株式会社、ローランド株式会社、KATO MUSIC & CREATIVE ENTERTAINMENT 株式会社
株式会社サイバーコア announced that its behavioral analytics solution “BehaveEye®,” which includes ReID, now offers standard support for the streaming API of “Safie,” the cloud-based video recording platform of セーフィー株式会社. This makes Safie camera footage available for analysis and is expected to reduce installation costs and lead times.
Toyota, Nissan and Honda, the 3 largest automakers, to hold joint “TECH DRIVERS” event again in fiscal 2026! How will AI change development work in the automotive industry?
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株式会社TECH PLAY-X announced that it will support the planning and operation of the fiscal 2026 edition of “TECH DRIVERS,” an event series for engineers hosted by Toyota Motor Corporation, Nissan Motor Co. and Honda Motor Co. The fiscal 2026 program is planned to consist of 4 events themed around “AI.” At the first through third events, 1 automaker and guest companies from other industries will take the stage, while the fourth will be a joint event featuring all 3 companies. Nissan, Loglass and SoftBank are scheduled to speak at the first event on October 26, 2026.
Facts
A total of 4 events are planned for fiscal 2026, with “AI” as the theme.
In the same fiscal year, 7 events were held, mainly online.
Automotive and mobility-related events supported since 2020 have received approximately 43,000 registrations in total
Total number of registrations on “TECH PLAY” from April 2020 to September 2026
Used by approximately 320,000 engineers and IT professionals
Content shared by more than 6,000 companies, individuals, and groups
Provides a free event management feature that has remained in use for more than 10 years.
Experience development studio Designium unveils “Semba AR Navi,” an AR guide to 10 historic buildings in Semba, Osaka — forms an executive committee with Tamurakoma, launches in earnest with “Ikefes Osaka 2026”
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株式会社デザイニウム and 田村駒株式会社 formed an executive committee and launched “Semba AR Navi,” an AR guide to 10 historic buildings in the Semba area of Osaka. The service is launching in earnest in conjunction with “Ikefes Osaka 2026” in October 2026 and will be offered as a permanent service.
Facts
10 historic buildings
4 languages: Japanese, English, Chinese and Korean
Pickleball One to operate a limited-time court hosted by ASICS
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株式会社ピックルボールワン will handle everything from reservations to day-of operations for “ASICS PICKLEBALL CONNECT,” a limited-time pickleball court hosted by 株式会社アシックス. 2 indoor, full-size courts will be set up in the Galleria at Tokyo Building TOKIA, about a 3-minute walk from Tokyo Station, from October 31 to December 27, 2026. The venue will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 22:00, and reservations opened at 10:00 on October 23.
Facts
The number of players nationwide has grown to approximately 330,000 (as of March 2026, according to our research)
2 full-size indoor courts will be available.
About a 3-minute walk from Tokyo Station
Open from 7:00 a.m. to 22:00
Available for a limited time from Oct. 31, 2026 (Sat.) through Dec. 27 (Sun.)
Original予約は本日10月23日（金）10:00より
Weekdays, 7:00–18:00: 7,000 yen
Weekdays, 18:00–22:00: 8,000 yen
Weekends and holidays: 10,000 yen
Original1面4名でのご利用がおすすめです（最大8名）
Rent 1 item for 1 hour for 550 yen (tax included). Balls are sold for 550 yen (tax included) per 1 ball.
Toriyaro Chiba Chuo opens on Friday, Oct. 30. An opening fair offering “2 hours of all-you-can-drink for 330 yen (tax included)” runs through Nov. 5.
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株式会社鶏ヤロー will open 居酒屋それゆけ！鶏ヤロー！千葉中央店 on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, at 2-2-8 Chuo, Chuo-ku, Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture, 2F of the Shuwa Building. To mark the opening, it will hold a 7-day opening fair from Friday, Oct. 30, through Thursday, Nov. 5, offering 2 hours of all-you-can-drink for 330 yen (tax included).
“GIFT 〜Girls Idol Festival Tokyo〜” concert ticket giveaway! Panasonic Beauty OMOTESANDO offers idol fans a special experience
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パナソニック株式会社 is running a concert ticket giveaway campaign for the idol festival “GIFT 〜Girls Idol Festival Tokyo〜” on the official Instagram account of Panasonic Beauty OMOTESANDO, with 60 winners selected by lottery. Entries are open from Oct. 14, 2026, through Nov. 3. A separate gift campaign exclusively for students, in collaboration with Korean skincare brand “Abib,” is also underway.
Facts
60 people will be selected by lottery and invited to the concert
Taking place over 3 days, from Nov. 27 (Fri.) to 29 (Sun.)
People aged 13 or older who reside in Japan
Oct. 14, 2026 (Wed.)–Nov. 3 (Tue.), 23:59
Opened in July 2023
Comprising 5 concept floors: “Lounge,” “Lab,” “Atelier,” “Stand” and “Studio”
At a public works completion inspection, the digitization of heavy machinery inspection logs was presented as an “innovative initiative” and praised by the client. 「現場クラウド Arune」 makes daily, monthly and annual inspections paperless on smartphones.
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株式会社現場サポート has published a case study on construction company 株式会社平原組’s adoption of 「現場クラウド Arune」. Digitizing heavy machinery location checks and inspection logs has improved work efficiency and earned praise from the client as an innovative initiative at the completion inspection.
CyberomiX rolls out branding campaign using subway ads and video alongside the 85th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Cancer Association
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株式会社CyberomiX sponsored the “85th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Cancer Association,” held at 国立京都国際会館 from Sept. 24 to 26, 2026, as a TOP TIER sponsor. It ran a multifaceted branding campaign combining hanging advertisements on the Kyoto Municipal Subway Karasuma Line, posters at the venue and 2 60-second interstitial videos. Focusing on the routes taken by conference attendees, the campaign created points of contact with CyberomiX from before they arrived at the venue through the conference period.
Facts
Original2026年9月24日（木）～26日（土）に国立京都国際会館で開催された
“85th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Cancer Association”
Produced and screened 2 60-second interstitial videos
Taiwan’s Chiayi-based 梅山茶油生産合作社, with a proud 80-year tradition, wins the highest honor, sweeping 【6 Gold Awards】 at the “2026 Japan International Tourism Product Design Contest”!
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梅山茶油生産合作社（Mei Shan Tea Seed Oil Manufacturing Cooperation）, with 80 years of history in Chiayi County, Taiwan, and 長壽田（Long Life Tien Trading Co., Ltd.）swept 【6 Gold Award categories (六面金牌)】 at the “2026 Japan International Tourism Product Design Contest,” planned and publicized by 株式会社トモトモ, with its selected Taiwanese camellia oil and 4-product premium oil series. About 100 entries from more than 10 countries and regions were submitted, and the products were recognized for their quality, packaging design and marketability.
Facts
A long-established brand with 80 years of history in Chiayi County, Taiwan
6 Gold Award categories (六面金牌)
More than 10 countries and regions, including Taiwan, Japan, the United States, Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam
About 100 carefully selected entries were submitted
A smoke point of about 230°C
Selected Taiwanese camellia oil and a 4-product premium oil series
2017–2027: Gold Award from Europe’s Monde Selection
100% pure, premium camellia oil
Companies mentioned：梅山茶油生産合作社、Mei Shan Tea Seed Oil Manufacturing Cooperation、長壽田、Long Life Tien Trading Co., Ltd.、株式会社トモトモ、一般社団法人日本国際交流協会
マジェスティ ゴルフ株式会社 announced that it will release a new model of “MAJESTY Royale” on Dec. 18, 2026. The driver features an adjustable function, while the irons will be available in 2 types: a BOX cavity design and a hollow-body model.
From yacht racer to penguin researcher! The 6th Hamagakuen Summit explores the limitless future beyond entrance exams
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株式会社浜学園 will hold the “6th Hama Gakuen Summit” on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at Vision Center Shinjuku Minds Tower in Yoyogi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo. The theme is “Love Is the Strongest Engine: The Power of Being Passionate, a Booster for Learning.” The event will feature a talk session with a diverse lineup of alumni, including an offshore yacht racer and a graduate student who studies penguins. Film director 作道雄 will serve as facilitator. The event is for Hama Gakuen alumni, students from elementary school grade 1 through high school grade 3, members of the public in those grades, and their parents or guardians. Admission is free, and registration will close once capacity is reached.
Facts
The 6th Hama Gakuen Summit
November 14, 2026 (Saturday), 14:00–17:20
Doors open at 13:40
Until 15:30, when the lecture and talk session end
〇Social gathering: 15:45–17:20
Shinjuku Minds Tower, 12F
Shinjuku Minds Tower, 12F, 2-1-1 Yoyogi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Hama Gakuen students in elementary school grades 1–6 and their parents or guardians
Members of the public in elementary school grade 1 through high school grade 3 and their parents or guardians
[Admission] Free
Original2026年10月8日（木）～11月11日（水）
Established: April 1959
Head office: 3-24 Minamish Showa-cho, Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture
チェジュ航空 to launch new Sendai–Incheon route on January 8, 2027
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チェジュ航空 will launch a new Sendai–Incheon route on January 8, 2027, operating 3 flights a week. It will also run a new-route launch campaign through November 8, 2026, offering discounts of up to 20% and a giveaway of free round-trip tickets.
Loan with right to convert into shares made to Indonesian airport ground-handling company
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鴻池運輸株式会社 made a loan with the right to convert into shares to PT Cardig Aviasi Utama (CAU), an airport ground-handling company based in Jakarta, Indonesia, on October 22, 2026. CAU operates at Halim Perdanakusuma International Airport (Halim Airport). The deal will serve as a foothold for KONOIKEグループ's entry into the overseas ground-handling business. The group aims to expand to other major airports in Indonesia, building on its track record at Halim Airport.
Facts
A loan with the right to convert into shares※1 was made on October 22, 2026 (Thursday)
KONOIKEグループ operates ground-handling services at 8 airports in Japan※2
6 finalists selected for “General Affairs Awards 2026”; grand prize to be decided at final presentations on December 2
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株式会社月刊総務 has selected 6 finalists for the “General Affairs Awards 2026,” which recognizes outstanding initiatives by corporate general affairs departments. The grand prize will be decided at the final presentations on December 2.
Free seminar: COP17 briefing on international trends in nature-positive action and measures companies should be preparing for now
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株式会社バイオーム announced that it will hold a free online seminar, “Biodiversity COP17: Latest Updates — The Front Lines of Nature Positivity as Seen by On-Site Participants,” on Nov. 12, 2026, in connection with the Biodiversity COP17. Members attending COP17 in person will explain developments in international discussions and key points for corporate TNFD responses and promoting nature positivity, based on firsthand information. Capacity is 300 participants; advance registration is required via Zoom.
Facts
To be held on Nov. 12, 2026 (Thu.), from 15:00 to 16:30
The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF), global targets adopted at COP15 in 2022
The final recommendations of the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD), published in 2023
COP17, to be held in Yerevan, Armenia, from Oct. 19 to 30, 2026
Takachiho Koheki begins selling “XBOW,” which uses AI to test vulnerabilities exploited in cyberattacks
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Takachiho Koheki has begun domestic sales of XBOW社's autonomous penetration testing platform, “XBOW.” It provides continuous testing from an attacker's perspective using AI, and aims to bring it to 100 companies by fiscal 2030.
Facts
Securities code: 2676
Established in January 2024
In 2025
Ranked No. 1
In March 2026
A $120 million Series C funding round
Its valuation exceeds $1 billion
Security teams at more than 200 companies worldwide
Explore Billiken-san and the buildings of Semba! “Semba AR Navi,” where an AR Billiken-san guides visitors around Semba, launches
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田村駒株式会社, in a joint project with 株式会社デザイニウム, will launch “Semba AR Navi,” using WebAR technology, on Oct. 24, 2026. The AR navigation service takes visitors to 10 historic buildings in Osaka’s Semba area, guided by an AR Billiken-san. It supports 4 languages—Japanese, English, Chinese and Korean—and requires no app. As a tie-in with Ikefes Osaka 2026 on Oct. 24–25, the first 100 people to visit every spot will receive a Billiken plush toy.
Facts
Starting Oct. 24, 2026 (Sat.), we will launch “Semba AR Navi,” an AR service that uses WebAR technology.
Visit 10 spots, including historic buildings in the Semba area marked with pins on the map
Available in 4 languages: Japanese, English, Chinese and Korean.
Billiken-san plush toys will be given to the first 100 people in total over the 2 days.
More than 200 “living buildings,” each telling a different story about the appeal of Osaka as a city, will open their doors all at once.
株式会社キカガク appoints 和泉 正倫 as executive officer and CHRO (Chief Human Resources Officer).
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株式会社キカガク announced that 和泉正倫 has been appointed executive officer and CHRO. He will lead the corporate training and school businesses and will also serve as chair of the board of Global Leap International School, opening in 2026.
Facts
More than 200,000 students
DX and AI promotion at approximately 1,000 companies
Joined 株式会社キカガク in 2021
Global Leap International School, opening in 2026
Serving as executive officer and CHRO from June 2026
Ideas sought from Oct. 23 for a contest envisioning the future of “Ono Green Space,” approximately 0.8 ha of prefectural land facing Kanazawa Port in 石川県!
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YADOKARI株式会社 is responsible for planning and operating the “Kanazawa Port・Ono Green Space Minato Hub Idea Contest,” organized by 石川県. Ideas are being solicited from Oct. 23, 2026, in 2 categories: spatial design and business planning.
ラグジュアリーカード begins offering an exclusive member benefit for Uber プレミアム
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Starting in October 2026, ラグジュアリーカード will offer an exclusive member benefit for Uber プレミアム: Black Diamond members will receive up to ¥5,000 off, while other members will receive up to ¥3,000 off.
Facts
From Oct. 2026
Up to ¥5,000 off
March 31, 2027
Companies mentioned：ラグジュアリーカード合同会社、ラグジュアリーカード、Uber、Uber プレミアム、Mastercard、World Elite™ Mastercard®、Mastercard® Black Diamond™
HoloLab launches “Xynapse,” a platform connecting 10 years of on-site experience with AI
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株式会社ホロラボ has launched “Xynapse,” a platform that uses AI to connect 10 years of on-site expertise in XR, 3D spatial data, smart glasses, robots and other fields. It was announced in the keynote address at “HoloLab Conference 2026,” held on Oct. 23, 2026. The platform combines licensed products and modules, and aims to support customers beyond the proof-of-concept stage through to increased business value.
Facts
Announced in the keynote address at “HoloLab Conference 2026,” held on Oct. 23, 2026
The total is about 120, counting only items published as press releases
A new proposal to address young people's declining interest in fish, revealed by a survey on attitudes toward eating fish! “GYONIPO,” an event featuring a novel fish snack made with fish sausage that looks like French fries
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株式会社ニッスイ will hold a free event at Tokyu Plaza Harajuku offering “GYONIPO,” a novel fish snack made with its “Osaakana no Sausage,” as a way to address young people's declining interest in fish.
Facts
Annual per capita consumption of seafood for food: 40.2 kg
21.3 kg in fiscal 2024
68.0% ideally want to eat more fish than they do now
45.3% of young people overall chose “something convenient to eat with one hand”
ABB and ETM partner on next-generation direct-drive motor technology for data center cooling
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ABB and Electric Torque Machines（ETM）, a subsidiary of Graco Inc., announced an expanded partnership to develop and commercialize next-generation direct-drive motors for data center cooling using ETM’s patented Transverse Flux Motor（TFM） technology. The TFM motor delivers high torque at low speeds and will be brought to market under the ABB brand. Against the backdrop of rapid growth in AI data centers, the companies aim to reduce energy consumption and maintenance burdens and create simpler cooling infrastructure. Global data center power demand rose 17% in 2025, while AI-focused facilities recorded 50% growth.
Facts
Global data center power demand rose 17% in 2025
AI-focused facilities among them recorded 50% growth
More than 23,000 employees learn and grow every day in 100 countries around the world
Drawing on more than 140 years of expertise in electric powertrains
OriginalGraco Inc.（NYSE: GGG）の100％子会社です
Companies mentioned：ABB、ABB株式会社、Electric Torque Machines（ETM）、Graco Inc.、International Energy Agency（IEA）
Opening Nov. 5: “Penno Penna Ofuna Lumine Wing Store” to host a series of opening events in November celebrating the joy of “writing” and “giving”
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株式会社有隣堂 will open “Penno Penna Ofuna Lumine Wing Store” on Nov. 5, 2026, and hold a series of opening events in November centered on “writing” and “giving.”
New programs and theatrical anime from バンダイナムコピクチャーズ converge in Ikebukuro, a sacred place for anime! Report on a 3-part special event!
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バンダイナムコピクチャーズ held a 3-part special event at Sunshine City in Ikebukuro on Oct. 17, 2026, promoting 3 new anime titles. The event featured talks and live performances by voice actors, an announcement that ≠ME would serve as promotional ambassadors, and opportunities to connect with fans.
Facts
Currently airing to popular acclaim since October 2026
Set to open on Jan. 22, 2027（Fri.）
Held at Sunshine City Fountain Square in Ikebukuro on Oct. 17, 2026（Sat.）
Held in 3 parts
In a segment looking back at the episodes aired through episode 3 on the day of the event
Reflecting on “Aikatsu Stars!” reaching its 10th anniversary
The first new TV anime in about 10 years
Established in April 2015 through a spin-off from 株式会社サンライズ (now 株式会社バンダイナムコフィルムワークス)
株式会社BUB rebrands, revamping its brand architecture to fill the world with experiences
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株式会社BUB has undergone a rebrand, refreshing the brand concepts and logos of its corporate brand, experience-based resort BUB RESORT, and urban cultural experience hub BUB アクティビティセンター（BAC）. Centered on “Beyond Unseen Borders,” a phrase reflecting the company name, the new brand architecture gives the 3 brands distinct roles while connecting them through a shared philosophy. “BUB RESORT Minakami” in Minakami, Gunma Prefecture, is scheduled for a pre-opening in December 2026.
Facts
Established: Oct. 29, 2018
Capital: 397,300,000 yen（including capital reserves）
Opened its first experiential resort, “BUB RESORT Chosei Village,” in Chosei Village, Chiba Prefecture, in 2019
“BUB RESORT Minakami” is set to pre-open in Minakami Town, Gunma Prefecture, in December 2026.
Solving the problem of “not knowing what additional proposals to make to existing customers.” Free “Cross-Selling Design Template” for small and medium-sized businesses
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株式会社ルミッション will begin offering its “Cross-Selling Design Template” free of charge on October 23, 2026, to help small and medium-sized business owners systematize additional proposals to existing customers. Through “the president’s alter ego,” a management consultation service that is “always free,” users can organize customer challenges, their own products, business partners, pricing, and sales pathways, with support for improving average customer spend and LTV.
Facts
The “Cross-Selling Design Template” will be offered free of charge starting Friday, October 23, 2026.
■ 8 components of the Cross-Selling Design Template
[Otsuki Town, Kochi Prefecture] Otsuki Ecology Campground to launch “Have the starry sky all to yourself! Spacious private RV stay” on November 1, 2026
[Taking place tomorrow] Don’t be fooled by “gross yield”! A webinar on “used apartment building investment” for high-income earners
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株式会社ゴールドオンライン, which operates a web media outlet for affluent readers, will hold a free online webinar on “used apartment building investment” on October 24, 2026, featuring Shinichi Tsushima of Towa Corporation as the speaker. The webinar will focus on introducing the short-term depreciation investment product “re-born不動産.”
Facts
“re-born不動産” is a short-term depreciation investment product that aims to generate 20 million yen in cash flow over 5 years while minimizing the burden of management.
“re-born不動産” aims to reduce the risk at the time of sale through its “up to 100% sale-price difference guarantee plan.”
The seminar is primarily aimed at people with annual incomes of at least 20 million yen who are concerned about high income and resident taxes.
The first 10 people to apply for an individual consultation after attending the seminar will receive a free tax-saving benefits simulation.
[2026 Survey Report Preview] Are you seeing the effects of human resource development? Webinar on innovation points that human resource development staff should know (October 27, 14:00~15:00) 株式会社LDcube
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株式会社LDcube will hold a webinar on October 27, 2026, explaining survey findings on human resource development. Based on survey results showing that more than 60% of organizations have not felt the impact for 4 consecutive years, the webinar will cover key points for innovation and ways to use generative AI.
[自治体AI zevo] Official release of the “iJAMP RAG” integration option; further feature enhancements to be considered based on user feedback
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シフトプラス株式会社 has officially released “iJAMP RAG,” a RAG feature option for its generative AI platform for government agencies, “自治体AI zevo,” using data from Jiji Press’s “iJAMP” news service for government agencies. Trials were conducted in multiple municipalities following the pre-release in July 2026, and the company plans to exhibit at the Local Government Informationization Promotion Fair 2026, to be held at Makuhari Messe on October 27 and 28.
Facts
Membership totals approximately 500,000 IDs
“iJAMP RAG” was pre-released in July 2026
シフトプラス株式会社 will exhibit at the Local Government Informationization Promotion Fair 2026, to be held on October 27 and 28, 2026
Date and time: Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 9:30–17:30
Through Wednesday, the 28th, 9:30–17:00
Our booth: 112
Venue: Makuhari Messe (Exhibition Halls 1, 2, and 3)
Established in Nishi Ward, Osaka City, in December 2006
It has 29 offices across Japan
More than 540 municipalities, from Hokkaido to Kyushu, have adopted the system (as of the end of September 2026)
The system manages approximately 50% of donations nationwide in Japan
[Kakogawa, the City of Music] “Music Delivery” concerts to bring color to autumn, held in November and December
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As part of its “Kakogawa, the City of Music” initiative, 加古川市 will hold “Music Delivery,” a concert featuring local high school and university students, at Kakogawa Station South Plaza on November 1, 2026, and at SHOWAグループ General Cultural Center on December 5.
Facts
加古川市 will hold “Music Delivery” on November 1 (Sunday) and December 5 (Saturday), in consecutive months
The performers at the “4th” event will be the brass band of Hyogo Prefectural Kakogawa Minami High School (Kakonan Brass), performing pop-focused brass band music and ensemble pieces.
The performers at the “5th” event will be the Hyogo University Wind Orchestra, which will perform brass band music.
Admission is free for both performances, no advance registration is required, and anyone may attend.
The event is hosted by 加古川市, with 一般財団法人加古川市ウェルネス協会 as the contracted operator.
The “4th” event will be held in collaboration with “Wellness Station-front Lively Festa,” and the “5th” with “Wellness Lively Festa: Children’s Art Park.”
[Komono Town, Mie Prefecture] glampark FREE AND EASY CAMP RESORT offers students 15% off for groups including 1 student. BBQ accommodation plan available through December 23
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Originalサステナブルホールディングス株式会社が展開するグランピングブランド「glampark」は、三重県菰野町の「glampark FREE AND EASY CAMP RESORT」で、学生を含むグループを対象とした学割15％OFFの1泊2食付きBBQプランを2026年10月2日から12月23日まで提供する。プラン利用には小学生を除く学生が1人以上含まれることが条件で、1人11,475円～（大人4名1室利用時）。夕食は肉・海鮮・手作りハンバーガーセットのBBQ、朝食はパン・スープなど。食事付きプラン特典として小学生以上に近隣の片岡温泉の温泉ギフト券を進呈する。
Facts
The eligible stay period is October 2 through December 23, 2026.
Original1人11,475円～（大人4名で1室利用時、消費税込み・割引適用後の表示料金）
Originalチェックイン／アウト 15:00～18:00／翌11:00まで
Original15:00～18:00／翌11:00まで
Original予約受付締切 宿泊日前日の9:00まで
A hot spring gift voucher for 片岡温泉, approximately a 5-minute walk from the facility
Approximately a 5-minute drive from Komono IC on the Shin-Meishin Expressway
Companies mentioned：サステナブルホールディングス株式会社、glampark、glampark FREE AND EASY CAMP RESORT、片岡温泉
[Coming soon!] Full lineup of venue-exclusive merchandise unveiled for the 60th anniversary event of the English textbook “NEW HORIZON,” “NEW HORIZON EXPO”!
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Tokyo Shoseki announced that it will hold the “NEW HORIZON EXPO,” an event celebrating the 60th anniversary of the launch of “NEW HORIZON,” at STUDIO DA VINCI on October 31, 2026. It also unveiled the full lineup of merchandise available exclusively at the venue for the first time.
Facts
The event will be held at STUDIO DA VINCI (Palazzo Siena 1F and 2F, 2-4-6 Higashi-Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo).
Originalイベント開催時間は10:00〜16:00である。
The Ellen Baker-sensei acrylic stand is priced at 1,500 yen (tax included).
The “NEW HORIZON” 60th anniversary clear file is priced at 400 yen (tax included).
The 3 types of 60th anniversary postcards are priced at 100 yen (tax included).
The first-edition “NEW HORIZON” 60th anniversary memo pad is priced at 800 yen (tax included).
The special sticker set featuring characters from the current textbook edition (3 stickers) is priced at 500 yen (tax included).
Advance admission reservations through the ticket reservation site are required to purchase merchandise.
Directly connected to the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge! Autumn flavors arrive at Awaji Service Area (upbound)! Introducing new food court items and seasonal sweets and drinks at café atoo
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At the food court and café atoo at Awaji Service Area (upbound), which is operated under contract by ユーアールエー株式会社, new menu items featuring autumn flavors and seasonal sweets and drinks will be available starting Saturday, October 24, 2026. The lineup includes curry, ramen, croquettes, sweet potato pudding and kinako whipped lattes made with local ingredients such as Awaji Island onions and Takumi Awaji Island milk.
Facts
Here are the new food court menu items and seasonal sweets and drinks at café atoo, available starting Saturday, October 24, 2026.
Awaji Island Special Curry: 1,250 yen (tax included)
Double Wiener Curry: 1,220 yen (tax included)
Crab Stick Ramen with Yuzu-Scented Ushio Broth: 900 yen (tax included)
Awaji Island Onion Cream Croquette: 360 yen (tax included)
Sagan Tosu and 木村情報技術株式会社 to hold “Sagan Tosu 2026 Fan Gathering in TOKYO” on December 6
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株式会社サガン・ドリームス, operator of Sagan Tosu, and its top partner 木村情報技術株式会社 will hold the “Sagan Tosu 2026 Fan Gathering in TOKYO” at “blue-ing!,” the JFA soccer culture hub in Koraku, Tokyo, on Sunday, December 6, 2026. Responding to requests from fans and supporters living in the Kanto region, the event will be held in the Tokyo metropolitan area for the second consecutive year. Participation is limited to Ichinana Club members and costs 5,000 yen (tax included). The application deadline is 10:00 on November 6, and winners will be announced on November 13.
Facts
The “Sagan Tosu 2026 Fan Gathering in TOKYO,” an event for fans and supporters of the professional soccer club Sagan Tosu, will be held in Tokyo on Sunday, December 6, 2026.
About 120 fans and supporters living in the Tokyo metropolitan area attended the previous event, held in Tokyo in September 2025 for the first time in some time.
・Ichinana Club members: 5,000 yen (tax included)
・If applications exceed capacity, winners will be selected by lottery (100 winners).
Original～2026年11月6日(金)10:00まで
Original11月13日(金)9:00～18:00までに
The company has been the chest sponsor on Sagan Tosu’s uniforms since 2011.
Toridoll HD begins introducing BIM, a new architectural method, in partnership with transcosmos; also takes on the challenge of advancing store management with BIM and AI
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Toridoll HD has begun introducing BIM (Building Information Modeling), an architectural method, to enhance store development and construction operations. In partnership with transcosmos, it is building the “TORIDOLL BIM Ecosystem” and aims to standardize BIM and promote the development and retention of skilled personnel. It has also begun accepting applications for a “BIM Learning Program” for design firms, and aims to build an ecosystem by 2030 that connects real estate, design, construction, equipment manufacturers, SCM and store operations through data.
Facts
Across 189 locations in 36 countries and regions worldwide, mainly in Asia
Since its founding in 1966, transcosmos
In the BIM field, we began providing services in 2016
More than 30 corporate clients are using our services
By 2030, we will build an ecosystem that connects real estate companies, design firms, construction companies, equipment manufacturers, SCM and store operations through data
A conceptual art book focused exclusively on “butts,” featuring newly drawn works by popular manga artist 桂正和, whose exceptional drawing and expressive skills have earned him a strong following in Japan and overseas. 桂正和 personally selected the works for the volume, and a signing event has also been announced!
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株式会社玄光社 announced that it will release “ポジティブ・センシティブ 桂正和お尻画集,” an art book featuring selected works newly drawn by manga artist 桂正和 and focused exclusively on “butts,” on December 10, 2026. To mark the release, events including lottery sales of signed copies and fairs offering free, store-exclusive illustrated cards will be held at 書泉グランデ, 書泉ブックタワー, 芳林堂書店高田馬場店, メロンブックス, ヨドバシカメラ and other stores.
Facts
Release date: December 10, 2026
Format: B5, 148 pages
List price: 3,600 yen plus tax
ISBN: 9784768332511
Established: 1931
Born in 1962 in Fukui Prefecture; manga artist.
In 1980, received an honorable mention in the 19th Tezuka Award for “ツバサ.”
Made his debut in 1981 in Weekly Shonen Jump with “転校生はヘンソウセイ！？”.
In 2024, his first serialized manga, “ウイングマン,” was adapted into a live-action TV drama.
MISSHA’s No. 1*¹ skincare series, with cumulative sales exceeding 97.19 million units*, finally launches in Japanese stores! Discover the skin’s natural beauty with 2 products from the fermented skincare “Time Revolution” series.
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Korean cosmetics brand MISSHA（ミシャ）, marking its 20th anniversary in Japan, will launch 2 products from its fermented skincare “Time Revolution” series nationwide at アインズ＆トルぺ, ハンズ and PLAZA on Tuesday, November 10, 2026: “The First Treatment Essence 5th,” a pre-serum and toner (120 ml, 2,640 yen including tax), and “Night Science Essence 5th,” a highly concentrated anti-aging serum (30 ml, 2,530 yen including tax). Cumulative worldwide shipments of the series have surpassed 97.19 million units. Trial sets (880 yen including tax) will also go on sale sequentially starting in December.
Facts
The popular fermented skincare “Time Revolution” series has surpassed 97.19 million units* in cumulative shipments.
A first-step serum chosen by 14 million people*⁷ to help achieve clear skin*⁶.
This year marks the 20th anniversary of its arrival in Japan.
・2,640 yen (including tax) / 2,400 yen (excluding tax)
・2,530 yen (including tax) / 2,300 yen (excluding tax)
・880 yen (including tax) / 800 yen (excluding tax)
On sale starting Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at アインズ＆トルぺ, ハンズ and PLAZA
A Korean long-seller beloved across generations, shaped by 15 years of research and refinement.
The popular POP UP in Japan is coming to Taiwan! A POP UP SHOP featuring merchandise with original illustrations themed around “resolve” from the TV anime Katekyo Hitman Reborn! is set to open in Taipei!
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Anique株式会社 announced that a POP UP SHOP for the TV anime Katekyo Hitman Reborn! will be held in Taipei from Nov. 5 to 30, 2026. The popular event in Japan is coming to Taiwan, selling merchandise featuring original illustrations themed around “resolve.” Online sales are also scheduled to take place through the Anique shop (Taiwan) after the event ends.
The popular original illustration project in Japan is coming to Taiwan! A POP UP SHOP featuring merchandise with original illustrations themed around “ice cream” from the TV anime The Apothecary Diaries is set to open in Taipei!
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OriginalAnique株式会社は、TVアニメ『薬屋のひとりごと』の「氷菓」をテーマにした描き下ろしイラストグッズのPOP UP SHOPを、台湾・台北の「西門地下市 6番店鋪」にて2026年11月5日(木)〜30日(月)の26日間開催することを発表した。日本で好評を博した本イベントが台湾へ上陸する形となり、対象商品770元（税込）購入ごとにオリジナルブロマイド（全4種）がランダムで1枚プレゼントされる。POP UP SHOP終了後の2026年12月8日（火）10:00からはAniqueショップ（台湾）にてweb販売も実施される。
Minecraft official merchandise shop Micra Fan Shop celebrates its 11th anniversary! Anniversary campaign launches Oct. 23 with 5 initiatives, including a limited run of 11 commemorative sets
【Event Report】“Toast with Local Sake! Public-Private Collaboration Exchange Meeting” Co-hosted by TRUSTDOCK and ふるのば
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株式会社TRUSTDOCK co-hosted “Toast with Local Sake! Public-Private Collaboration Exchange Meeting” with ふるのば, a public-private collaboration community operated by 株式会社エージェント, on Sept. 30 (Wed.), 2026. The event featured short presentations by local governments and an exchange session lasting approximately 90 minutes. A pilot check-in using the TRUSTDOCK app was also conducted at reception.
Facts
We held “Toast with Local Sake! Public-Private Collaboration Exchange Meeting—An Evening to Find Seeds of Public-Private Collaboration” on Sept. 30 (Wed.), 2026.
After the short presentations, we held an exchange session lasting approximately 90 minutes.
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From Nov. 3 to Nov. 9, 2026, ディスクユニオン will hold “MUSIC TEE POP UP by diskunion @ VCM GALLERY,” a POP UP event centered on vintage band T-shirts, at “VCM GALLERY” on the 4th floor of 渋谷PARCO. Approximately 300 shirts, mainly new arrivals, will be available, ranging from affordable items priced under 10,000 yen to rare pieces costing hundreds of thousands of yen. Movie and anime T-shirts, as well as original apparel, are also planned.
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A POP UP will be held at “VCM GALLERY” on the 4th floor of 渋谷PARCO starting Nov. 3 (Tue., public holiday), 2026
Event period: Nov. 3 (Tue., public holiday)–Nov. 9 (Mon.), 2026
Business hours: 11:00–21:00
Approximately 300 shirts will be available, mainly new arrivals
From easy-to-buy items priced under 10,000 yen
To rare T-shirts costing hundreds of thousands of yen
Assess the current abilities of junior and senior high school students aiming for the University of Tokyo! 河合塾マナビス東大専門館 to hold its “University of Tokyo Admission Potential Assessment Test” on Nov. 8 and 15, 2026
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河合塾マナビス東大専門館, operated by 株式会社河合塾マナビス, will administer the “University of Tokyo Admission Potential Assessment Test” in Shinjuku, Tokyo, on Nov. 8 (Sun.) and 15 (Sun.), 2026, for junior high school students and first- and second-year high school students aiming for the University of Tokyo. The high school first- and second-year version covers 5 subjects at the University of Tokyo level and format (English, math, Japanese, science, and geography/history), while the junior high school version covers English and math. Students can take the test for free in as few as 1 subject. Test takers can also opt to receive a “strategy consultation.”
Attenir products to go on sale at 「@cosme STORE 京都河原町オーパ店」 from Friday, October 23, 2026
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株式会社アテニア will begin selling Attenir products, including cleansing oils and skincare products, at 「@cosme STORE 京都河原町オーパ店」 in Kyoto Prefecture from Friday, October 23, 2026. The lineup will include many products, led by the popular 『スキンクリア クレンズ オイル』 series, the 『ドレススノー』 medicated brightening and age-care line, and 『アイ リンクルセラム』, a medicated wrinkle-improvement product. The company aims to enhance brand value by expanding its wholesale outlets, primarily cosmetics specialty stores.
Technical adviser to the R&D Department of ナリス化粧品 receives award from Osaka governor
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It was announced that 寺内友広, technical adviser to the R&D Department of 株式会社ナリス化粧品, received an award from the Osaka governor for contributions to pharmaceutical affairs and related fields at the Reiwa 8 fiscal year Osaka Prefecture Governor’s Awards Ceremony for Contributions to Pharmaceutical Affairs and Related Fields, held in conjunction with Osaka Prefecture’s “Medicine and Health Week.” He has worked in cosmetics development for 37 years, and was recognized for contributions to setting industry standards and advancing technology.
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The Reiwa 8 fiscal year Osaka Prefecture Governor’s Awards Ceremony for Contributions to Pharmaceutical Affairs and Related Fields, held on October 22 at the 大阪府薬剤師会 Hall
Held each year from October 17 to 23
Engaged in cosmetics development for 37 years
Capital: 600 million yen
Number of employees: 611 (full-time employees only, as of the end of March 2026)
Men: 242
Women: 369
ナリス化粧品 was founded in Fukushima Ward, Osaka City, in 1932
Joined 株式会社ナリス化粧品 in 1989
Since 2003, 西日本化粧品工業会
In 2013, as vice chair of the technical committee of 西日本化粧品工業会
The 「シークレット・アイドル ハンナ・モンタナ」 collection, based on the popular Disney Channel series, makes its debut from Samantha Vega.
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株式会社サマンサタバサジャパンリミテッド will launch its 「シークレット・アイドル ハンナ・モンタナ」 collection from 『SAMANTHAVEGA（サマンサベガ）』, with an advance sale on Friday, October 23, and nationwide sales beginning Saturday, October 24.
Facts
『SAMANTHAVEGA（サマンサベガ）』 will launch a collection based on the popular Disney Channel series 「シークレット・アイドル ハンナ・モンタナ」
The advance sale at the official online shop will be on Friday, October 23
Nationwide sales will begin on Saturday, October 24
The shoulder bag is priced at ¥19,800- and comes in pink and purple
The bag charm is priced at ¥4,400-
The key ring charm is priced at ¥4,400-
The president and representative director of 株式会社サマンサタバサジャパンリミテッド is 古屋 幸二
株式会社サマンサタバサジャパンリミテッド was established on March 10, 1994
From everyday grooming to special family occasions. 「アトリエはるか エミオ練馬店」, directly connected to Nerima Station, opens November 6 (Friday)
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株式会社アトリエはるか will open 「アトリエはるか エミオ練馬店」 inside the commercial complex 「エミオ練馬」, directly connected to Nerima Station, on Friday, November 6, 2026. It will offer beauty services ranging from quick appointments to special-occasion services, including eyebrow shaping, eyelash perms, nail treatments and hairstyling. An opening campaign will run through Friday, November 20.
Facts
Friday, Nov. 6, 2026
Eyebrow shaping (women): 1,980 yen (tax included) / 10 minutes
Eyebrow shaping (men): 2,200 yen (tax included) / 10 minutes
Initiatives to address environmental challenges at Shinagawa Intercity
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Nippon Steel Kowa Real Estate, Sumitomo Life Insurance and Obayashi Corporation will implement carbon-neutral measures using green hydrogen power generation and introduce renewable energy through a corporate power purchase agreement (CPPA) at Shinagawa Intercity in Minato Ward, Tokyo.
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Use of approximately 3 million kWh of renewable electricity annually
Annual CO₂ emissions reductions of approximately 1,200 t are expected
★Event information★ The light is within you! A mini POP UP STORE for 『ウルトラマンティガ』, which opened the door to a new Ultraman series marking its 30th anniversary, is set to be held at TSUTAYA 御殿場店!
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株式会社CRAZY BUMP will hold 「ウルトラマンティガ POP UP STORE in 御殿場」 at TSUTAYA 御殿場店 from Saturday, November 7, 2026, to Sunday, December 13, to mark the 30th anniversary of the start of the Ultraman Tiga broadcast. A wide range of 30th-anniversary merchandise, including T-shirts, acrylic stands and key chains, will be on sale. The event will be a mini version of the POP UP STORE held at 墓場の画廊.
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Period: Saturday, November 7, 2026–Sunday, December 13
Hours: 10:00–21:45
The legendary giant “Ultraman Tiga” descended to Earth in 1996, opening the door to a new Ultraman series.
Ultraman Tiga T-shirt / 5,500 yen (tax included)
Ultraman Tiga 30th tote bag / 3,850 yen (tax included)
Clear pouch / 1,650 yen (tax included)
Glitter Tiga metal keychain / 4,400 yen (tax included)
Iconic Scene Acrylic Dioramas: 3 designs in total / 1,980 yen each (tax included)
Blind Film-Style Cards: 13 designs in total / 330 yen each (tax included)
Blind Acrylic Keychains: 12 designs in total / 660 yen each (tax included)
Merchandise for the TV anime “Atelier of Witch Hat” will be released by シンクイノベーション株式会社!
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シンクイノベーション株式会社 will begin taking preorders for merchandise from the TV anime “Atelier of Witch Hat” on its website, vvit.jp, on Friday, October 23, 2026. The lineup includes a wide range of items, such as can badges and acrylic keychains featuring newly illustrated mini characters from the “mochocho series.” Shipping is scheduled for late January 2027.
株式会社ハンズ will begin carrying cold-weather items at Hands stores and its online store from mid-October. The lineup includes effective outdoor essentials such as knit caps with ear covers and neck warmers, lightweight beanies, Japanese-made scarves, and reusable hand warmers, designed to help retain warmth when used alongside targeted insulation.
Facts
【Hands Original】Insulated Knit Cap with Ear Covers: 2,280 yen each
【Hands Original】Insulated Neck Warmer: 2,280 yen
マンハッタンポーテージ REFLECTOR KNIT WATCH: 3,960 yen
マンハッタンポーテージ LEOPARD KNIT BEANIE: 3,520 yen
ウルア Wearable Beauty Short Fur Hat: 5,500 yen each
ヘルスニットプロダクト Scarf: 2,640 yen each
フリーノット Moko Tube Neck Warmer: 4,400 yen each
【Hands Original】Merino Wool Warm Belly Band: 2,780 yen each
プリズメイト Eco Hand Warmer: 2,728 yen each
エレス E-Kairo Kare 25: 2,970 yen each
It warms up to approximately 42°C when switched on.
EA7 Emporio Armani has unveiled its Fall/Winter 2026/27 tennis collection. Developed for top tournaments around the world, including the Rolex Shanghai Masters and the Nitto ATP Finals, it features the brand’s proprietary high-performance technologies “VENTUS7” and “DRY VENTUS7.” The collection offers 4 design approaches: Core, Classic, Colour Block, and Graphic & Texture. New tennis shoes for hard courts and clay courts will also be released. Players expected to wear the collection include Bublik, Darderi, Arnaldi, Medjedovic, Bronzetti, Cocciaretto, the Bolelli & Vavassori pair, and the Arevalo & Pavic pair.
As the 2nd installment of its “Hokuriku Localization Project,” GENSEN HOLDINGS株式会社 (大江戸温泉物語グループ) will take part for the first time as a group in the “first crab auction” at Hashitate Fishing Port on November 6, 2026 (Friday), the opening day of crab fishing. The following day, November 7 (Saturday), it will hold a customer-participation auction event at 大江戸温泉物語Premium 山下家 in Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture, featuring “Kanō-gani” crab won at the auction.
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GENSEN HOLDINGS株式会社, which operates 75 hotels, inns, theme parks, and other facilities across Japan
大江戸温泉物語グループ will take part in its first “first crab auction” on November 6, 2026 (Friday).
The following day, November 7 (Saturday), at 大江戸温泉物語Premium 山下家 (Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture)
8 hotels and inns in the Kaga area (Yamashiro, Yamanaka, and Katayamazu)
A spectacular 13th-floor “Sky Open-Air Bath” with panoramic views of Kaga
In a space that evokes 200 years of history
■Date established: December 5, 2017 (founded November 2001)
(Founded November 2001)
(大江戸温泉物語グループ operates 75 facilities nationwide, as of October 2026)
【Previously sold out by 16:00 every day!】Popular sweets from Kobe Kitano Nostalgia are back in Himeji! The buzzworthy “The Gateau Brothers” also makes its Himeji debut!
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株式会社神戸北野スイーツ＆カフェ, operated by 株式会社ジーライオン (G LION GROUP) and 株式会社アクアイグニス, will exhibit at the “Japan’s Finest Foods Fair,” held at 山陽百貨店 in Himeji from November 4–9, 2026. The “NOSTA Pancake Sandwich,” which sold out by 16:00 every day at the previous event, will return with an increased quantity, alongside the fall-limited “Oimo-san” (486 yen, tax included). Also making its Himeji debut is “The Gateau Brothers,” a sweets brand from 3 chefs: Edelweiss, carrying on the legacy of Hiroaki Tsujiguchi and Takeshi Hiyane, and Susumu Koyama. Customers who purchase eligible items will receive an original Himeji-exclusive sticker, limited to 100.
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A signature item that has sold more than 30,000 units at Kobe Kitano Nostalgia
NOSTA Pancake Sandwich Oimo-san: 486 yen (tax included)
The planned quantity sold out at around 16:00 every day.
Exhibition period: November 4 (Wednesday)–November 9 (Monday), 2026
During the event, 100 stickers will be given away to customers who purchase eligible items.
Floor area: 648.94 tsubo (facility only)
Group employees: 5,792 (March 2026)
Number of group companies: 163 (March 2026)
Number of group locations: 503 stores (March 2026)
Fiscal 2025 revenue: 462.8 billion yen
Making use of the former Kitano Elementary School building, constructed in 1931
A food and entertainment complex that opened in 2024
Founded in March 1986
Companies mentioned：株式会社ジーライオン、G LION GROUP（ジーライオングループ）、株式会社アクアイグニス、株式会社神戸北野スイーツ＆カフェ、株式会社エーデルワイス、山陽百貨店、LE CHOCOLAT DE H、アンテノール、エスコヤマ
First details announced for Taito’s booth at “Amusement Expo 2026”! In-depth look at User Day on November 7 (Saturday)—creating an “entertainment space beyond imagination” with the latest games, experiences, and puzzles
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株式会社タイトー has released details about its booth at “Amusement Expo 2026,” taking place at Tokyo Big Sight on November 6 (Friday) and 7 (Saturday), 2026. Inspired by the theme “Sugeeee-sen” (“amazing arcade”), the booth will create an “entertainment space beyond imagination,” featuring the latest game machines (EGGY HOP, EGGY PARTY STEP DASH, Change Car Racer, CAPRICCIO NEXT, and more), interactive content (Taikure, CUBE “呪盤 JUBAN,” a special edition of Rakuga Kids), a puzzle-solving rally, character meet-and-greets (Bubblun and Bobblun; Shirube-kun and Izumi-kun), distribution of the User Day-exclusive “Bubble Bobble Marker Charm,” and AMUSEMENT MUSIC FES 2026.
Facts
Business Day: November 6, 2026 (Friday), 10:00–17:00
User Day: November 7, 2026 (Saturday), 9:00–17:00
The latest installment in Taito’s Capriccio prize game series arrives for the first time in 7 years!
Enjoy online crane games from home anytime, 24 hours a day
There are 5 installation panels in total and 5 puzzles
Date and time: Saturday, November 7, 12:50–16:30
South Exhibition Building, Halls 1 and 2, 1-08, Taito booth
South Exhibition Building, Halls 3 and 4, 3-03, Taito booth inside the Prize Fair
All-you-can-eat premium sushi, 50 varieties, for 3,900 yen! Reservations for November open October 25! Enjoy all-you-can-eat fatty tuna, sea urchin, salmon roe and more! A luxurious dining experience, limited to the first 5 groups each day—first come, first served! [FUJIYAMA TOKYO Umeda]
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Original株式会社Globridgeが運営する「すし酒場 FUJIYAMA TOKYO 大阪梅田店」が、2026年11月1日〜11月30日の期間限定で、高級寿司50種が食べ放題となる「サンキュー食べ放題プラン」を1日先着5組様限定・おひとり様3,900円(税込)で提供。11月分の予約は10月25日14:00から食べログで先着受付を開始する。
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The “Thank-You All-You-Can-Eat Plan” costs 3,900 yen per person (tax included)
A great-value plan offering all-you-can-eat sushi, including 50 varieties of premium sushi
Limited to the first 5 groups per day
90 minutes of all-you-can-eat dining / last orders at 70 minutes
Available for a limited time from Sunday, November 1, 2026, to Monday, November 30, of the same year
Original10月25日(日)14:00よりネット予約の受付を開始
Some Instagram short videos have received more than 2 million views
Approximately 1,000 locations (including franchise and VR locations)
■ Established: September 2008
Companies mentioned：株式会社Globridge、FUJIYAMA TOKYO、すし酒場 FUJIYAMA TOKYO 大阪梅田店、食べログ
Celsys’ “CLIP STUDIO PAINT” now supports “iPhone Duo”
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“CLIP STUDIO PAINT,” the illustration, manga, webtoon and animation creation app developed and offered by Celsys, now supports Apple’s first foldable iPhone, “iPhone Duo.” The app can be used on both the outer and inner displays of the “iPhone Duo,” which goes on sale October 23. It includes features such as “Simple Mode,” optimized for drawing with a finger, and image stabilization. More than 70 million people worldwide use the app; over 80% are overseas users, and it supports 11 languages, providing a global creative environment.
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Now supports Apple’s first foldable iPhone, “iPhone Duo,” launching October 23.
Used by more than 70 million people worldwide (*2)
More than 80% of them are overseas users.
It supports 11 languages
We have pursued research and development focused on our own technologies for more than 30 years
Pen input using “Apple Pencil (USB-C)” is planned to be supported through a software update scheduled for 2026.
[New product] Solve the N-BOX’s storage shortage and tangled charging cables. Easy to install—new LED console box designed for JF5/JF6, with simultaneous charging for up to 5 devices
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Fun Standard株式会社, under its CRAFTWORKS brand, began selling the “LED Console Box,” designed specifically for the Honda N-BOX (JF5/JF6), in October 2026. It installs simply by connecting to the cigarette lighter socket and offers simultaneous charging for up to 5 devices (within 10A/120W), ample storage, a removable multifunction box (which can also be used as a trash bin), footwell LED lighting and wireless charging. Its vehicle-specific shape, measured to the millimeter, does not interfere with seat sliding or drinks. The suggested retail price starts at 14,800 yen. It is available through the official Amazon, Rakuten Ichiba and Yahoo! Shopping stores.
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Sales of the “LED Console Box for N-BOX JF5/JF6” began in October 2026.
Suggested retail price: 14,800 yen–
Maximum power when used simultaneously is within 10A/120W.