Fujisan View Express to host a 10th-anniversary appreciation event on 11/28 (Sat.)! Limited reissue of the original boxed sweets and operation of the special train "Fujisan View Express 10th Anniversary Train ~Finale~"
Toridoll HD partners with transcosmos to begin adopting the new construction method "BIM"; also takes on the challenge of advanced store management with BIM x AI
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Toridoll HD has partnered with transcosmos to begin adopting the construction method BIM (Building Information Modeling) to advance store development and construction operations. The companies will build the "TORIDOLL BIM Ecosystem" and also aim to enhance store management through BIM x AI. They have also begun accepting applications for a "BIM Training Program" for partner design firms, with the goal of creating a new standard for the food-service construction industry by 2030.
Facts
By 2030, we will build an ecosystem that connects real estate companies, design firms, construction companies, equipment manufacturers, SCM and store operations through data
Since its founding in 1966, transcosmos
Today, it has 189 locations in 36 countries and regions worldwide, primarily in Asia.
In 36 countries and regions around the world, with 189 locations
More than 30 corporate clients are using our services
In the BIM field, we began providing services in 2016
[New product] Drive using real-time footage from an onboard camera! "Mini Car R/C LIVE VIEW Gulliver Adventure" Off-Road SK / Off-Road MG launches Oct. 24, 2026 (Sat.)
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Original株式会社ハピネットが、ミニカーR/Cシリーズの新商品『ミニカーR/C LIVE VIEW ガリバーアドベンチャー』オフロードSK／オフロードMGを2026年10月24日（土）から全国の玩具店及びオンラインショップ等で発売開始。車載カメラのリアルタイム映像を専用モニターのコントローラーで確認しながら操縦できる新体験R/Cで、ダイキャスト仕様の車体にマグネット着脱式カメラ搭載、microSDカード（最大64GB対応）への映像保存も可能。希望小売価格は各8,778円（税込）、対象年齢6才以上。
Facts
Suggested retail price: 8,778 yen each (tax included)
Release date: Scheduled for Oct. 24, 2026 (Sat.)
Securities code: 7552
Off-Road SK: W95 × H68 × D58 mm
Off-Road MG: W100 × H67 × D58 mm
Package size: W265 × H285 × D70mmmm
Frequency: 2.4GHz
Data can be saved to a microSD card, with support for up to 64GB.
[New Product] Build Your Own Circuit!! “Mini Car R/C Course Set: Jump & Circuit” Goes on Sale October 24, 2026 (Saturday)
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株式会社ハピネット will launch “Mini Car R/C Course Set: Jump & Circuit,” a new addition to its Mini Car R/C series, on October 24, 2026. This all-in-one set lets users freely combine a jump ramp and course parts to build and play on their own circuit. The suggested retail price is ¥5,478 (tax included).
[New Products] Enjoy building and train play with soft materials! “Soft Mat Rail DX Dinosaur Exploration Train Set” and “Soft Mat Rail Train Set” Go on Sale October 24, 2026 (Saturday)
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株式会社ハピネット announced that it will launch 2 products in the Soft Mat Rail series, which uses soft mat materials, nationwide at toy stores, online shops and other outlets on October 24, 2026: the “Soft Mat Rail DX Dinosaur Exploration Train Set” (¥6,578 including tax) and the “Soft Mat Rail Train Set” (¥3,278 including tax).
Shiseido Japan adds a “Return Pickup Reservation” feature to “Kakehashi,” a back-office efficiency app for cosmetics specialty stores. Nationwide rollout begins in October 2026
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Shiseido Japan announced that it has added a “Return Pickup Reservation” feature to “Kakehashi,” a back-office efficiency app for cosmetics specialty stores, and will roll it out nationwide starting in October 2026. Return processing and pickup requests can be completed through the app, reducing the workload for both parties and optimizing logistics.
Facts
“Kakehashi” was developed by Shiseido Japan in 2024
Nationwide rollout begins in October 2026
Received the “Outstanding Logistics Improvement Award” at the “All-Japan Logistics Improvement Case Study Conference 2025”
Craft artist 洋輔さん to appear at Stage Felissimo’s “Kobe School” on Saturday, December 12
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The 352nd edition of “Kobe School,” Felissimo’s monthly message event held since 1997, will take place at Stage Felissimo and online on Saturday, December 12. Craft artist 洋輔さん, whose appearance in June was canceled due to an approaching typhoon, will speak on the theme “Creating helps people move forward.”
Facts
The December edition of Kobe School, marking its 352nd session
Date and time: Saturday, December 12, 2026, 15:00–17:30 (doors open at 14:30)
General admission for 1 person: ¥1,200
Original学生の方、もしくはおふたり以上のお申し込みの場合、おひとりあたり1,000円
Online participation fee: ¥500 per person
Kobe School, a monthly message event held since 1997
Established: May 1965; Securities code: TSE Standard 3396
TSE Standard 3396
A medium-sized multipurpose hall with an area of approximately 350㎡
The stage features a 280-inch screen
Equipped with projectors rated at 9,000–15,000 lumens
After returning to Japan in 2015, began working full-time as a craft artist
Founded the handmade-focused bag and accessories brand “KATSUNO” in 2017
[First time] A food truck supervised by Ningyocho institution 玉ひで is coming! The 五鉄×伊藤養鶏場 food truck will serve everything from rare silkie chicken dishes to truffle-scented foie gras and specialty egg sweets
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The Japan Sake Festival 2026 in 三井アウトレットパーク 木更津, jointly hosted by ぴあ株式会社 and 三井不動産商業マネジメント株式会社, will be held for the first time from November 1 to 3, 2026. In addition to the main venue, where 13 sake breweries from across Japan will gather, a 五鉄×伊藤養鶏場 food truck supervised by Ningyocho institution 玉ひで will set up at the roof terrace venue, serving rare silkie chicken dishes, truffle-scented foie gras and egg sweets.
Facts
Founded in Hōreki 10 (1760)
Original昭和37年（1962年）創業
Dates: Nov. 1 (Sun.) to Nov. 3 (Tue., holiday), 2026
The Japan Sake Festival 2026 in 三井アウトレットパーク 木更津 will be held for the first time over 3 days
Event hours: 11:00–17:00
Main venue bringing together 13 sake breweries and makers from across Japan
This time, we will offer 4 dishes made with carefully selected ingredients
Eggs carefully smoked until they turn black, to be enjoyed with their smoky aroma
Back again this year! Nov. 28 (Sat.), Tokyo: Toro Salmon solo show “LIVE IS LIFE” at ルミネtheよしもと
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Comedy duo Toro Salmon, members of Yoshimoto Kogyo, announced that they will hold their solo show “LIVE IS LIFE” at ルミネtheよしもと on Nov. 28 (Sat.). They will perform numerous new manzai and sketch routines. Plans also include a giveaway offering free admission to 10 people selected by lottery, advance and general ticket sales through FANYチケット, and an online stream at a later date.
Facts
■ Date and time: Nov. 28 (Sat.), doors open 19:00 | show starts 19:30
■ Prices: advance 6,000 yen | same-day 6,500 yen | later online stream 2,500 yen
Advance 6,000 yen | same-day 6,500 yen | later online stream 2,500 yen
10 people will be selected by lottery to receive free admission to this performance
[Coffret on sale] Give lingerie as a Christmas gift. The popular “Shin Mune Fujiko Bra” arrives in a magical aurora design. The limited-quantity “2026 Holiday Coffret-Luminous-” is now on sale.
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株式会社HEAVEN Japan began selling its limited-quantity “2026 Holiday Coffret-Luminous-” on Oct. 20, 2026. The set features winter-exclusive aurora designs, including the “Shin Mune Fujiko Bra.”
“424 people wearing glasses” gather at the National Noh Theatre! Guinness World Records™ title achieved
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株式会社ニコン・エシロール held an event at the National Noh Theatre on Oct. 22, 2026, to mark the 80th anniversary of the launch of ニコンメガネレンズ. A total of 424 people wore prescription glasses at the same time, setting the Guinness World Records™ title for “Most people wearing prescription glasses simultaneously.”
Snow Park Yeti 2026-2027 season | Opening earliest in Japan among outdoor ski resorts for 28 consecutive years!
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Snow Park Yeti, operated by 株式会社ピカ of the 富士急グループ, began its 2026-2027 season on Oct. 23, 2026. It opened earlier than any other outdoor ski resort in Japan, marking the 28th consecutive year it has done so.
Before “LLMO strategies,” question AI’s memory: a free online seminar explaining the role of PR in pre-training strategies
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株式会社トドオナダ will hold a free online seminar, “Public Relations Strategy in the AI Era—Strategy and Framework,” for public relations and PR professionals. It will explain the difference between LLM memory and RAG, the importance of mentions in pre-training, and how to use the company’s tools “Qlipper” and “ディギディギ.”
This autumn, celebrate art with contemporary sculpture from Vietnam and Japan!
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The “Vietnam-Japan Small Sculpture Exhibition: Conversation” will be held at the Kanagawa Prefectural Government building starting Nov. 8, 2026, co-hosted by the Embassy of Vietnam in Japan, the Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum and Kanagawa Prefecture. The exhibition will feature more than 30 works by 13 contemporary Vietnamese sculptors and 5 Japanese artists. Admission is free.
From name stamps to genuine materials: “Premium Stamp Jacket,” an exterior jacket crafted from grade 64 titanium and natural wood, goes on advance sale at Deff Direct from Oct. 23
Serious PHP vulnerability prompts unusual warnings from the prime minister and government agencies; integrated monitoring tool “TRUSQUETTA EYES” adds PHP version monitoring
【奈良市】“Kotonara Tech Conference,” connecting students and companies, to be held Dec. 19
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奈良市 will hold the “Kotonara Tech Conference” on Dec. 19, 2026, in collaboration with the student-led “ことならテックプロジェクト,” with the aim of developing an engineering community. The event will feature presentations of achievements and technical exchanges, and support networking for attracting companies, recruitment and collaboration.
Bringing new possibilities from “the world” to local inquiry-based learning: “Learning Connected to the World” at 山形・遊佐中学校
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特定非営利活動法人なかよし学園プロジェクト conducted “Learning Connected to the World” at 山形県遊佐町立遊佐中学校, where its representative, Yuichi Nakamura, was appointed a school education adviser. It also reported that the school had won the “EXPO FUTURES AWARD 2026” for its inquiry-based activities, and announced plans to strengthen ties with Ukraine and launch new projects.
Facts
Two days, Oct. 15 and 16, 2026
Reiwa 8 fiscal year “遊佐中学校 School Education Adviser”
EXPO FUTURES AWARD 2026
More than 50 schools nationwide
Connected 11 countries around the world
In 2025, students
From fiscal 2025 onward
Conducted educational activities in September 2026
“横浜市場まつり2026” will be held at 横浜市中央卸売市場本場 on Nov. 15, Reiwa 8, to promote interaction with residents and understanding of the market. The program is set to include food sales by about 50 vendors, a tuna-cutting show, a mock auction and stage events.
【Large companies: limited to the first 5】Bring opaque back-office BPO operations under control. Launch of “BPO Switching Campaign” to cut costs through greater visibility and operational improvements
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レジリエント株式会社 will launch its “Back-Office BPO Switching Campaign” on Oct. 23, 2026, for large and group companies with 500 or more employees, helping them cut costs by making existing BPO operations visible and improving workflows. The offer is limited to the first 5 companies, which will receive a 15% discount on their current payments.
ラルフ ローレン to hold opening reception for “PoloFest,” an immersive event celebrating the culture of Polo
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ラルフ ローレン held the opening reception for “PoloFest” in Tokyo’s Harajuku district on Oct. 22, 2026, with celebrities including Conan Gray in attendance. The 3-day immersive event marking the brand’s 50th anniversary in Japan will run from Oct. 23.
Original親子で体験できるアウトドアイベント「ソトアソビソトゴハン in 越後丘陵公園」を2026年10月31日（土）・11月1日（日）に開催、この日限定のキャンプ泊も
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The family-oriented outdoor event “Sotoasobi Sotogohan” will be held at the National Echigo Hillside Park in 長岡市 on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, 2026. Along with activity and food booths, camping will also be available for a limited time.
“Kibori no Konno Exhibition” draws more than 330,000 visitors and proves a major hit. Acclaimed wood-carving artist Kibori no Konno publishes first picture book for babies, “Maaru-chan Fuu”!
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Wood-carving artist Kibori no Konno has published his first picture book for babies, “Maaru-chan Fuu,” with 講談社. The book, by the artist behind the exhibition that drew more than 330,000 visitors in total, explores the themes of “breathing” and “skin-to-skin contact.”
Providing one-stop support for corporate operations, from customer support to after-sales service. TS Pro to exhibit at “Hokkaido Business EXPO 2026”
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株式会社ティーエス・プロ will exhibit at “北海道ビジネスEXPO 2026,” held at Access Sapporo on Nov. 5 and 6, 2026, showcasing its one-stop BPO and outsourcing services covering everything from customer support to after-sales service.
Facts
Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026
Friday, Nov. 6, 2026
The 40th Hokkaido Technology and Business Exchange
大阪府, which aims to rank No. 1 nationwide in agricultural output per unit area, and Ace System, which seeks to spark a food revolution with superheated steam, strengthen their business partnership. Connecting technology with local producers to raise the value of products from Osaka
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エースシステム株式会社 has strengthened its business partnership with 大阪府 and aims to make Osaka agriculture a growth industry by using its superheated steam technology, “AS,” to develop products from Osaka, expand sales channels and support agricultural workers.
Facts
No. 1 nationwide in agricultural output per unit area
ReYuu Japan株式会社 appointed Marc Iyeki, former head of the NYSE Asia-Pacific Listings Division, as global adviser effective Nov. 1, 2026. Under an agreement with Jin-Phoenix Capital Advisory合同会社, the company aims to strengthen its growth strategy and investor relations activities.
Facts
For 33 years
Companies mentioned：ReYuu Japan株式会社、Jin-Phoenix Capital Advisory合同会社、ニューヨーク証券取引所、NYSE、NASDAQ、Vistas Media Acquisition Company
アトミックソフトウェア株式会社 confirmed that its clinic-focused SaaS, medicalforce, is not affected by the PHP vulnerability “php2shell,” disclosed on Oct. 21, 2026, because the service does not use PHP.
Move with ease on casters and lock it securely at your preferred height. Compact height-adjustable desk “BHD-700C” launches!
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ビーズ株式会社’s gaming furniture brand Bauhutte® will launch the height-adjustable desk “BHD-700C,” equipped with casters, in October 2026. A compact version of a model with cumulative series sales of more than 30,000 units, it features locking casters and stepless height adjustment.
【For home darts only】Covers floor areas that a throwing mat cannot protect from falling darts. “Bounce Guard” dart mat launches to prevent floor scratches from ricocheting darts
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ビーズ株式会社’s darts brand BLITZER will launch the “Dart Mat Bounce Guard BOP43,” a mat designed for the area around the player’s feet that protects floors from ricocheting darts, in October 2026.
GVA TECH Director and CLO / attorney Kang Yun-seok to speak at the 1st World Lawyers Congress, representing Japanese legal professionals
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GVA TECH Director and CLO and attorney 康潤碩 will speak as a representative of Japanese legal professionals at the 1st World Lawyers Congress, to be held in Seoul, South Korea, in October 2026.
【Cath Kidston】“THE ARCHIVE PROJECT” archive art social media poll: TOP ５ most popular designs announced!
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Cath Kidston, operated by 株式会社スタイリングライフ・ホールディングス, launched “THE ARCHIVE PROJECT” items featuring reissued designs of the 5 most popular prints and a day bag on Oct. 23, based on the results of its archive art poll on social media.
【Cover illustration by 桃桃子】“ILLUSTRATION 2027,” the latest edition of the popular series capturing the current state of illustration, scheduled for release Nov. 26
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株式会社翔泳社 will release “ILLUSTRATION 2027,” the latest edition of its series featuring 150 figures from Japan’s illustration scene, on Nov. 26, 2026. The cover is by 桃桃子, and interviews with 白浜鴎 and gehn are included.
In an age of overflowing clothes, choosing to make clothes anyway. Ethical brand LIB launches its first apparel line, LIB Apparel
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株式会社ボーダレス・ジャパン, which operates the ethical brand LIB, began selling its new apparel line, LIB Apparel, on Oct. 21, 2026. The company is working with environmentally conscious materials and creating employment opportunities in Bangladesh.
Facts
Oct. 21, 2026
Approximately 900 craftspeople currently work there
LIB STORE, with 21 locations nationwide
Operates 48 initiatives in 15 countries around the world
Operating in 15 countries worldwide
Fiscal 2025 sales forecast to reach 10.5 billion yen
Grampus Ponta Day 2026/27 set for Saturday, Dec. 19
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株式会社ロイヤリティマーケティング announced that it has a platinum partner agreement with 名古屋グランパス for the 2026/27 season and will hold “Grampus Ponta Day” during the Dec. 19 match against サンフレッチェ広島. Tickets with exclusive benefits and an original soccer ball will also be available for preorder.
【星野リゾート】Online press event “星野リゾート LIVE Fall 2026” held. Announcements include upcoming openings of “星のや飛鳥” and “リゾナーレ福井,” as well as the latest initiatives to “make travel more enjoyable”
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星野リゾート held its online press event “星野リゾート LIVE Fall 2026” on Oct. 21, 2026, announcing upcoming openings including “星のや飛鳥” and “リゾナーレ福井,” as well as its latest initiatives, such as “Pet-Friendly City Trips” and “Hotel Homecoming.”
【New product】“PalVerse ‘Attack on Titan’ The Final Season” arrives!
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株式会社ブシロードクリエイティブ began selling 6 character figures from The Final Season of “Attack on Titan” on Oct. 23 as a new product in 株式会社ブシロード’s stylized figure brand, “PalVerse.”
A masterpiece you can’t read without tears! “The Island Where the Stars Rise,” an original novel by practicing physician 藤ノ木優, goes on sale Friday, Oct. 23
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株式会社KADOKAWA released “The Island Where the Stars Rise,” an original medical novel by practicing physician 藤ノ木優, from Kadokawa Bunko on Oct. 23, 2026.
A2O LITE scores 3 wins on Korean music shows with debut song “NEON”! Also ranks high in 2 Billboard JAPAN categories ahead of its full-scale activities in Japan!
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A2O LITE scored 3 wins on Korean music shows with its debut song “NEON” and ranked high on Japanese charts, including Billboard JAPAN and オリコン.
Facts
3 wins on Korean music shows
Aired on October 22
Ranked No. 1
SBS Life on October 20
MBC M on the 21st
Held the top spot for 8 consecutive days
Circle Chart Week 42
Ranked 4th
Ranked 2nd
Ranked 5th
Debuted at 48th
Companies mentioned：A2O Entertainment、Mnet、SBS Life、MBC M、Melon、Circle Chart、Spotify、Shazam、Apple Music、QQ Music、Billboard JAPAN、オリコン、株式会社A2O Entertainment Japan
[Held in Iwate Prefecture] Experience the “Pharmacy of the Future,” designed to improve operational efficiency, from Monday, December 7 to Friday, December 11!
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株式会社ソラミチシステム will co-host an experiential “Pharmacy of the Future” event in Morioka, Iwate Prefecture, from December 7 to 11, together with 5 companies that provide DX services for pharmacies. The event aims to improve operational efficiency through the use of AI and DX, and admission is free.
Facts
A highly anticipated event attended by more than 1,360 businesses
Pharmacist maldistribution index for pharmacies: 0.97
The regional pharmacist distribution index is 0.87
ORICO announces next-generation 20Gbps ultra-high-speed 5-bay RAID HDD enclosure—supports video editing and enterprise IT with expansion up to 130TB, hardware RAID 0/1/5/10, a built-in 150W power supply, and an aluminum enclosure
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ORICO has announced a 5-bay RAID HDD enclosure supporting ultra-high-speed 20Gbps transfers. It supports expansion up to 130TB and hardware RAID 0/1/5/10, and features a built-in 150W power supply and an aluminum enclosure to support video editing and enterprise IT applications. A limited-time 35% OFF campaign is underway.
Web designer client-acquisition school “lilisコンサル” sets up at local event “Higashiyamato All Fest.” 33 people take part in a children’s workshop to make original Canva button badges
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合同会社Li-Li set up at the local event “Higashiyamato All Fest,” held on October 18, 2026, and ran a workshop for elementary school students and preschoolers to make original button badges using Canva. 33 people took part, and the event was bustling for about 2 hours.
Facts
33 children took part
On Sunday, October 18, 2026
Original1回300円
We handed out school information flyers to about 24 households
More than 1,000 participants to date
Companies mentioned：合同会社Li-Li、lilisコンサル、Re:me Community
Blood-test-based nutrition support “aiwell care Nutrition+” now available to individuals
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aiwell株式会社 has launched an individual plan for its blood-test-based nutrition support service “aiwell care Nutrition+” and published the official website.
Facts
Nutrition consultation (5,500 yen)
1-month support (49,500 yen)
3-month support (132,000 yen)
30-minute online consultation with a registered dietitian
The third set of original merchandise from “hololive Meet,” a global event project by “hololive production,” is here! Preorders open at Tokyo Otaku Mode starting Friday, October 23
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株式会社Tokyo Otaku Mode announced that it will begin taking orders on October 23, 2026, for the third set of original merchandise from “hololive Meet,” a global event project by “hololive production,” operated by カバー株式会社.
[Oshi Hugging Pillow] A life-size human-shaped cushion now comes in a “female version”! Its curvy figure, with a three-dimensional bust and defined waist, makes it fun to dress up
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ビーズ株式会社’s hobby goods brand “BIBILAB®” will launch female-body models (LBP-140-F/158-F) of its life-size human-shaped “Oshi Hugging Pillow” in October 2026.
n.SSign (Ensign)’s first hall tour [EVERBLUE] airs this weekend, 10/25 (Sun.)! A 3-month special series, “n.SSign Selection Part 2,” marking the 3rd anniversary of their Japan debut, on CSホームドラマチャンネル
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The final show of n.SSign’s hall tour “EVERBLUE,” an interview program marking the 3rd anniversary of their Japan debut, and their 2nd anniversary fan meeting will air on CSホームドラマチャンネル.
[MASH PARK PROJECT ’26] A wide range of workshops for adults and children to enjoy, including makeup, art-making, and festival-style activities!
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Overview of “MASH PARK PROJECT '26,” a participatory charity event to be held at the headquarters of 株式会社マッシュホールディングス on November 6 and 7, 2026. Proceeds will go toward supporting the 令和8年 Kumamoto earthquake, with workshops in makeup, art-making, and festival-style activities, as well as merchandise sales.
Facts
2026 Nov. 6 (Fri.) and Nov. 7 (Sat.)
Now in its 10th edition
1 group (set of 5 tickets): 500 yen
■Participation: 5 coins or 500 yen
■Participation: 10 coins or 1,000 yen
Charity pass: ¥800 (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社マッシュホールディングス、マッシュグループ、Cosme Kitchen、Biople、JAMIE KAY、SESAME STREET MARKET、セサミストリートマーケット、SOCKS、USAGI ONLINE、MASH STORE
GBase strengthens AI meeting minutes feature—cuts post-meeting sales processing from 30 minutes to a few minutes
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Sparticle株式会社 announced that it has enhanced the AI meeting minutes feature of its AI knowledge workspace “GBase,” reducing post-meeting administrative time from 30 minutes to a few minutes.
Facts
It is said that approximately 30% of working hours are spent on meeting-related tasks.
Original従来の手動作成では会議1件あたり30〜60分
About 4 minutes for a 20-minute meeting.
Automatically generated in under 10 minutes, even for a 60-minute meeting.
“Mastercam 2027” and a reverse-engineering case study of a Kongō Rikishi statue to be exhibited at “JIMTOF2026”.
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株式会社ゼネテック will exhibit at “JIMTOF2026,” held at Tokyo Big Sight from Oct. 26 to 31, showcasing “Mastercam 2027,” a reverse-engineering case study of a Kongō Rikishi statue, and a digital twin using NVIDIA Omniverse.
Facts
Monday, Oct. 26, 2026
Saturday, the 31st
Booth No. E2022.
More than 300,000 installations worldwide.
Reduced by up to 90%.
Kongō Rikishi statues (made of 64 titanium and aluminum).
Notice on the Launch of AI Infrastructure and GPU Compute Services.
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データセクション株式会社 began providing GPU clusters and related AI compute services in October 2026 to a leading global AI infrastructure platform provider headquartered in the United States.
“Where there are Japanese sweets, good fortune follows.” Digital stamp rally “Naka Ward Japanese Sweets Stroll” to visit Japanese sweet shops in Naka Ward, Okayama City.
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Naka Ward Office in Okayama City will hold the digital stamp rally “Naka Ward Japanese Sweets Stroll” from Oct. 23 to Dec. 27, 2026, visiting Japanese sweet shops and tourist spots in the ward.
Facts
From Friday, Oct. 23, 2026
Through Sunday, Dec. 27
There are 9 participating Japanese sweet shops in total.
[Media Invitation] Envisioning the Future of Japan-Australia Relations on the 50th Anniversary of the Nara Treaty Signing.
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国際交流基金 and the シドニー大学付属在豪米国研究所 (USSC) will hold a study visit to Japan for the Japan-Australia Next-Generation Dialogue and Exchange Program (JADE) from Oct. 26 to 30, 2026, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Basic Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation between Japan and Australia (NARA Treaty). Five Australian fellows will visit Japan and are scheduled to exchange views with relevant organizations and take part in closed sessions and receptions.
Facts
50th anniversary
Oct. 26, 2026
Friday, the 30th
5 Japanese fellows.
5 Australian fellows.
Companies mentioned：国際交流基金、シドニー大学付属在豪米国研究所、USSC、外務省、国際協力銀行、防衛省、経済産業省、地経学研究所、オーストラリア外務貿易省、オーストラリア三菱商事会社、シドニー工科大学、ミッション・ポッシブル・パートナーシップ、ケンブリッジ大学キングス・カレッジ、国際問題戦略研究所シンガポールオフィス、The Asia Group、U.S.-ROK-Japan Next-Gen Study Group、ジョンズ・ホプキンス大学高等国際関係大学院
The “Pompompurin” collaboration buffet has been fully booked day after day. Due to popular demand, additional dinner dates have been announced!
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ホテルニューオータニ幕張 has decided to add dinner dates for its collaboration buffet featuring 株式会社サンリオ character “Pompompurin” in response to its great popularity.
Facts
Nov. 3 (Tue., national holiday)–Dec. 7 (Mon.), 2026.
Weekdays ¥8,000
Saturdays, Sundays and holidays ¥8,800
Elementary school students: ¥4,000 any day
Preschool children (ages 4 and up): ¥3,000 any day
London-born lifestyle brand Jubilee will make its Kanazawa debut at the “British Fair 2026,” held at 大和香林坊店 from Oct. 29 to Nov. 3, 2026. The lineup includes animal-themed tote bags and tableware made from bamboo.
シンガポール航空 enhances in-flight entertainment with next-generation “KrisWorld” and high-speed connectivity.
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シンガポール航空 is enhancing the in-flight experience by introducing its next-generation in-flight entertainment system, “KrisWorld,” and high-speed connectivity service (スターリンク), with features including 4K high-resolution touchscreens, spatial audio and a wellness planner.
ORICO announces a dual-bay HDD/SSD cloning dock supporting up to 40TB—streamlining data migration and backup with offline cloning, USB 3.0 5Gbps transfer, UASP/Trim support and a dust-resistant design.
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ORICO has announced a dual-bay HDD/SSD cloning dock supporting up to 40TB. It features offline cloning, USB 3.0 5Gbps transfer, UASP/Trim support and a dust-resistant design to streamline data migration and backup. A limited-time campaign is currently offering 30% off (¥3,009).
Theatrical film “Emergency Interrogation Room THE FINAL” Blu-ray & DVD set for release on Jan. 20, 2027! Everyone, this really is our final call. The culmination of 12 years of the series, told on an epic scale—.
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The Blu-ray & DVD of the theatrical film “Emergency Interrogation Room THE FINAL” will be released on Jan. 20, 2027. Released in Dec. 2025 and earning ¥1.44 billion at the box office, the film is the culmination of 12 years of the series.
Facts
January 20, 2027
¥1.44 billion.
12 years
8,250 yen
¥4,730
Companies mentioned：テレビ朝日、東宝株式会社、東宝、ソニー・ミュージックレーベルズ、Amazon.co.jp、楽天ブックス、セブンネットショッピング、研音公式ショップ K-SHOP、TOHO theater STORE
The uka original mesh drawstring bag returns with a revamped design.
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株式会社ウカ revamped its mesh drawstring bag on Oct. 23, featuring a silver color and metallic material, and changed the logo embroidery from white to black. Sets including hair care and nail care products are also available.
雨中の縁日実行委員会 will hold “Rainy-Day Ennichi 2026” in 小谷村, Nagano Prefecture, beginning Oct. 25. Events include a preview of the cultural festival, a pedestrian-only market in front of Minami-Otari Station and a morning farmers’ market featuring light trucks, with the aim of revitalizing the area through local food and community interaction.
[Seasonal limited edition] Add a single fresh olive to your usual meal. Ushimado-grown “赤屋根 オリーブの浅漬” goes on sale October 24
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日本オリーブ株式会社 will launch its seasonal limited-edition product “赤屋根 オリーブの浅漬,” made with 100% Manzanillo olives grown at its own farm in Ushimado, starting October 24, 2026.
Strengthening the social credibility and brand power of companies preparing for IPOs and listed companies. Athlete Japan launches an integrated PR and CSR model that combines stronger governance with increased corporate value
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Athlete Japan株式会社, a group company of サステナブルホールディングス株式会社, has launched an integrated PR and CSR model for companies preparing for IPOs and listed companies. For a fixed monthly fee starting at 300,000 yen, the model uses the image rights of top athletes Daisuke Ohata, Ai Sugiyama, and Koji Uehara to help companies build social credibility while advancing CSR/ESG initiatives.
Facts
From ¥300,000 per month
69 tries for the Japan national team
3 women's doubles titles
1 mixed doubles title
62 consecutive appearances in World Grand Slam events
KEITH, a brand operated by 株式会社ルック, will release 2 styles—a dress and a blouse—as collaboration items with V&A (ヴィクトリア・アンド・アルバート博物館) in early November 2026.
Digital Hearts signs partnership agreement with DeNA社 and launches “AI Test Solution powered by DAAQ,” using its AI testing tool DAAQ
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Digital Hearts, a subsidiary of 株式会社デジタルハーツホールディングス, has signed a partnership agreement with DeNA社 and begun offering “AI Test Solution powered by DAAQ,” which uses its AI testing tool DAAQ.
“Vegetable Bag,” with the rich texture of Enshu Hamamatsu, and “Loopback Sweatshirt,” made from Wakayama loopwheel fabric, to go on sale sequentially starting October 23, 2026
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株式会社キントー will release the “Vegetable Bag,” made with high-density cotton from Hamamatsu, and the “Loopback Sweatshirt,” made with loopwheel fabric from Wakayama, from its fabric brand Futo starting October 23, 2026.
Facts
Oct. 23, 2026
400x360mm
¥15,400 (tax included)
490x450mm
¥16,500 (tax included)
¥25,300 (tax included)
1972
2010
2016
2019
2023
Companies mentioned：株式会社キントー、KINTO Europe B.V.、KINTO USA, Inc.
CIELO hand cream from Germany’s LINARI is back! Enjoy your favorite room fragrance on your hands, too. On sale Saturday, October 24
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The hand cream featuring CIELO, a popular fragrance available in room diffusers and other products from German luxury fragrance brand LINARI, returns on October 24. The 50g size is priced at 4,950 yen (tax included).
Integrated ad announcing the birth of the new “三井住友トラストクラブ” wins its first advertising award—receives the Excellence Award in the Corporate Transformation category at the 75th Nikkei Advertising Awards
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三井住友トラストクラブ株式会社 received the Excellence Award in the Corporate Transformation category at the 75th Nikkei Advertising Awards, organized by 日本経済新聞社. This was the company’s first advertising award, recognizing an ad announcing its integration with 三井住友トラスト・カード株式会社, which took place on October 1, 2025.
Facts
75th
Oct. 1, 2025
75th anniversary worldwide
65th anniversary in Japan
Since its founding in 1952
August 31, 2026
Companies mentioned：三井住友トラストクラブ株式会社、日本経済新聞社、三井住友トラスト・カード株式会社、ダイナースクラブ、TRUST CLUB
Commerce Robotics, a provider of cloud ERP for small and medium-sized businesses, releases free white paper for small and mid-sized manufacturers on optimizing inventory management across sales, logistics, and manufacturing
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株式会社コマースロボティクス has released a free white paper explaining how small and mid-sized manufacturers can optimize inventory management.
Post-event online sales announced for the fan meeting in Iyo City for the TV anime “私を喰べたい、ひとでなし”! Goods featuring artwork commemorating the 1st anniversary of the broadcast go on sale on the online store “いんふぃにっちょ。” starting at noon on October 24!
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To mark the 1st anniversary of the TV anime “私を喰べたい、ひとでなし,” 株式会社インフィニット will begin online sales of merchandise from the fan meeting held in Iyo City on the e-commerce site “いんふぃにっちょ。” at noon on October 24, 2026.
Selected as an agreement partner for the Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s “Startup Support Expansion Program by Diverse Entities TOKYO SUTEAM.” Launches “KOSEN-BOOST,” a program supporting the social implementation and commercialization of research seeds from technical college faculty
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株式会社rita has been selected as an agreement partner for the Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s TOKYO SUTEAM and will launch KOSEN-BOOST in October 2026, a program supporting the social implementation of research seeds from technical college faculty and the founding of startups.
Facts
Original1件あたり50〜100万円の開発支援金
10 projects selected for this program
The Reiwa 8 “Startup Support Expansion Program by Diverse Entities TOKYO SUTEAM”
A chance to hear the viral “Shin-chan!” live!? OHM, who played Chokky in VIVANT, to hold a fan meeting at Zepp Haneda on December 28
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A Tokyo fan meeting for Thai actor and artist OHM TANAPAK will be held at Zepp Haneda on December 28, 2026, offering a chance to enjoy his acting in the TBS drama VIVANT and his music. Advance ticket sales begin October 23.
The 2nd collaboration between KOF '98 UM OL and the TV anime Dandadan is here! Limited characters and a collaboration event arrive at the same time!
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The 2nd collaboration between KOF '98 UM OL and the TV anime Dandadan begins on October 23, 2026, featuring limited characters Momo and Jiji, along with the return of characters from the 1st collaboration.
Facts
October 23, 2026 (Fri.), 05:00
November 6, 2026 (Fri.), 23:59
Logging in on day 7
Companies mentioned：ENJOY GAME LIMITED、SNK、fingerfun
Ambient and experimental music composer / sound artist HAL ca releases WA/VE, an album depicting “duration (durée),” on October 23
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Ambient and experimental musician HAL ca will release the 2nd album WA/VE on October 23, 2026, and has announced details of a related installation and vinyl record orders.
Facts
Oct. 23
2026
All 7 tracks
November 13
Nov. 14
5 tracks
11.1-channel immersive audio
6,000 yen
November 12
Aug. 28
Late November
Companies mentioned：株式会社ウェーブ、WA/VE、FLIGHTGRAF、BACK TO RIVER、Silence Inc.、Konel、BMW THE SEVEN ART MUSEUM、大阪・関西万博、リール、Genius Loci Weimar/Rhythm And Line、Signal Festival、Constellations de Metz、Noor Riyadh Festival、ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパン、.ENDRECHERI.、岸谷香、MISIA、木梨憲武、Miki Hirose Jazz Orchestra、JUNKO ONISHI Jazz Orchestra、Martha Kato Big Band、Jazztronik、ABEMA、SOIL&"PIMP"SESSIONS、Acidman
Sota of the 7-member J-pop boy group aoen to appear as a special guest on NBA docomo. Free livestream of the Clippers vs. Raptors game on November 3 (Tue., public holiday), featuring Rui Hachimura and Kawhi Leonard’s return!
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株式会社NTTドコモ announced that Sota of the J-pop boy group aoen will appear as a special guest for the NBA game “Toronto Raptors vs. Los Angeles Clippers,” streaming on November 3, 2026. The game and all 5 other games that day will be streamed for free.
November 20 (Fri.)–23 (Mon., public holiday), 2026 [4 days]
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人MUTEK Japan、MUTEK.JP、株式会社TRIAD、東日本旅客鉄道株式会社、JR東日本、MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives、パナソニック プロジェクター＆ディスプレイ株式会社、ヤマハ株式会社、Derivative、Institut français du Japon、ブリティッシュ・カウンシル、IRCAM、株式会社J-WAVE、アーツカウンシル東京、株式会社キャビア、青木淳建築計画事務所、永山祐子建築設計、株式会社ライゾマティクス、株式会社アブストラクトエンジン、パノラマティクス、COZUCHI、COMMOSUS
4 “COME INSIDE ME” inner perfumes from Korea now available through @cosme’s official online store. Bring “a drop of fragrance to center yourself” into your daily life
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合同会社すずはな began selling 4 inner perfumes from the Korean fragrance brand COME INSIDE ME through @cosme’s official online store on October 23, 2026.
KITOWA to launch its 2026 winter holiday collection in stages; first standalone POP UP STORE also confirmed at 伊勢丹新宿店
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KITOWA, Japan’s first maison fragrance brand, will launch its winter holiday collection on October 30, 2026, and hold its first standalone POP UP STORE at 伊勢丹新宿店 on November 18.
“Poem of the Nameless” welcomes new SSR dark-attribute Warrior “Fallen Knight Sigurdrifa”
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LIGHTCORE GAMES LIMITED announced the arrival of “Fallen Knight Sigurdrifa,” a new SSR dark-attribute Warrior in the RPG “Poem of the Nameless.” The limited-time “Spooky Night” event begins on October 20, bringing updates including new costumes and an increased level cap.
An orchestral concert featuring music by Final Fantasy series composer Nobuo Uematsu is coming! “Meregno: Heart of Ice” and “Carnival of the Animals” brought to life through music and narration
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株式会社KOA CREATIVE announced that an orchestral concert featuring Nobuo Uematsu’s symphonic fantasy “Meregno: Heart of Ice” and a new interpretation of “Carnival of the Animals” will be held on April 17, 2027, at Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall.
CAPE HORN unveils 26AW MEN’S VISUAL featuring actor Arata Iura: “A Quiet Winter Retreat. A serene retreat spent with CAPE HORN.”
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Italian down brand CAPE HORN, imported by 大磯産業株式会社, has unveiled its 2026 fall/winter men’s special visual, “A Quiet Winter Retreat.,” featuring actor Arata Iura.