カンロ株式会社 will hold the experiential fan event “Kanro Festival 2026” on Nov. 14, 2026. The event will propose new ways to enjoy candy through a combination of free admission activities and paid workshops.
Facts
Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026
A total of 125 people
More than 1,300
1,500 yen (tax included)
800 yen (tax included)
Companies mentioned：カンロ株式会社、MY Shokudo Hall ＆ Kitchen、株式会社インテージSRI+
カペラ京都 to host a one-night-only special dinner at SoNoMa by SingleThread with Didier Depond, head of Champagne houses Salon and Delamotte
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カペラ京都 will host a one-night-only special dinner on Nov. 17, 2026, at its restaurant SoNoMa by SingleThread, created in partnership with SingleThread. The dinner will welcome Didier Depond, head of Champagne houses “Salon” and “Delamotte.”
Facts
Nov. 17, 2026
Limited to 10 guests
¥170,000 per person
All 89 rooms
More than 50 countries worldwide
Companies mentioned：カペラ京都、SingleThread、SoNoMa by SingleThread、Salon、Delamotte、ローラン・ペリエ グループ、CAPELLA HOTEL GROUP、カペラホテルズ＆リゾーツ、パティーナホテルズ＆リゾーツ、TableCheck、Travel + Leisure
ADVASA announces intent by largest shareholder to transfer shares held at no cost and cancel them
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ADVASA HOLDINGS, INC. announced that its largest shareholder, Asamitsu Kosugi, intends to transfer to the company at no cost 97,413,140 shares, equivalent to approximately 20% of his shareholding, and cancel them. The total number of issued shares is expected to fall by approximately 20%, but completion is not guaranteed and will require approval procedures and other steps.
Facts
232,638,232 common shares
Approximately 47.76% of the total number of issued common shares
Approximately 41.87% of the shares held by him
Approximately 20% of the total number of common shares issued by the company
97,413,140 shares
Kosugi’s shareholding after the transfer and cancellation (projected): 135,225,092 shares
Human stem cell culture medium※1 × lactic acid bacteria-derived PDRN※2. “BMS Laboratory Basic,” a serum for use exclusively in clinic treatments, relaunched
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バイオべリューション株式会社 relaunched “BMS Laboratory Basic,” featuring lactic acid bacteria-derived PDRN, on Oct. 13, 2026, as part of its “BMS Laboratory” serum line for clinic treatments.
株式会社YELLOW has joined the “Prefecture-wide Circuit Tourism Project Using Pedestrian Flow Data,” conducted by 栃木県スポーツコミッション, and aims to revitalize the region by analyzing and visualizing the characteristics and travel routes of professional sports spectators.
とさ自由学校 to open its junior high division in April 2027; recruiting new first-year junior high students
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学校法人日吉学園 announced that it will open a junior high division (alternative school) in April 2027 at とさ自由学校, a forest elementary school in Ino, Kochi Prefecture, and recruit new first-year junior high students.
Facts
More than 40 students have graduated to date
9 years of learning at とさ自由学校
We offer 8 areas of learning
Opened in Ino, Kochi Prefecture, in April 2019
The first private elementary school to open in 62 years
“teamLab Hamarikyu” to be held at Hamarikyu Gardens in Tokyo. The Special Place of Scenic Beauty and Special Historic Site at night will become an art space transformed by nature and the presence of people. From Nov. 25 (Wed.) to Dec. 24 (Thu.). Ticket sales now open
“Niko Earrings,” which sold 1 every 4 seconds on its launch day, marks its 1st anniversary. yuki × CRAIFE to release 3 new colors on Oct. 24
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CRAIFE, the accessories brand of 株式会社クライフ, will release 3 new colors of its collaboration item “Niko Earrings” with yuki (Dokiko) on Oct. 24, 2026, at its 楽天市場店, marking the 1st anniversary of the item’s launch.
サンテレホン prepares to support the rollout of “スパーテクト” at 2 MS&AD Group insurers; establishes centralized supply system through “GOYOU” starting in October
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サンテレホン株式会社 has established a system to handle “スパーテクト,” a DX fire prevention solution offered by Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance and Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance of the MS&AD Insurance Group, and will begin centralized supply through the BtoB e-commerce site “GOYOU” on Oct. 20.
イワキポンプ, listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market, to hold tour for institutional investors and analysts at its Miharu Plant in Fukushima Prefecture
kikitori signs business partnership agreement with 株式会社タイミー
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株式会社kikitori has signed a business partnership agreement with 株式会社タイミー, which provides a spot-work service, aiming to address labor shortages in agricultural distribution operations.
Facts
More than 250 collection and shipping organizations
Free cram school for junior high school students opens at Seto 84 Hiroba in Seto City
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NPO法人東海つばめ学習会 will open “Toi 84 Watashi Seto Classroom,” a free study support class for junior high school students, at the community exchange facility “Seto 84 Hiroba” in Seto City, Aichi Prefecture, on Oct. 31, 2026.
At the 10th National Tofu Competition, 結城食品’s “Kinukoshi (silk-cylinder tofu)” wins the “U.S. Soy Sustainability Ambassador Award”
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The awards ceremony for the 10th National Tofu Competition was held in Morioka, Iwate Prefecture, on Oct. 4, 2026, where 結城食品’s “Kinukoshi” won the U.S. Soy Sustainability Ambassador Award. 山本とうふ店 and 太子食品工業 also won the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award and the Japan Tofu Association Award, respectively.
Original『週末みんなであそボーット in ボートレース宮島』10月24日(土)・25日(日)開催！
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The 'Weekend Fun for Everyone at Boat Race Miyajima' event will be held at ボートレース宮島 on Oct. 24 and 25, 2026. Free hands-on events will include a soccer clinic with Koji Morisaki and Kohei Shimizu, 3x3 soccer and amputee soccer.
スターゼングループ began selling its 2026 year-end gift collection on Nov. 5, featuring hams and sausages, meat products, Western-style prepared dishes and more from the ローマイヤ and Starzen brands.
アプライド株式会社 and 株式会社Elith form business partnership on generative AI sales and deployment
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アプライド株式会社 and 株式会社Elith have signed a business partnership agreement on sales and deployment support for GENFLUX Local, an on-premises generative AI solution.
NSJAPAN's on-site overseas expansion support secures additional manga production work from 'HIBIKI ACADEMY BALI,' following an order worth about 7 million yen in Bali
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株式会社NSJAPAN has received an order for manga creative production from the Indonesian educational institution HIBIKI ACADEMY BALI. This additional work follows a previous order worth about 7 million yen, secured through overseas sales activities by 株式会社LOC, which the company supports.
Facts
Approximately 7 million yen in orders generated
About 2,500 visitors expected
Companies mentioned：株式会社NSJAPAN、HIBIKI ACADEMY BALI、ヒビキアカデミーバリ、株式会社LOC、LPK HIBIKI ACADEMY
Update to the provisional calendar for the 2027 All Japan Road Race Championship
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The provisional calendar for the 2027 All Japan Road Race Championship has been updated, with organizers announcing that the ST1000 class final at Round 4, which had been under adjustment, will consist of 2 heats.
ProSales launches 'External Activities' feature to visualize activities outside the company and support the creation of sales opportunities
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ワンダフルフライ株式会社 has launched the 'External Activities' feature for its sales support service ProSales. The feature centrally manages external activities such as trade shows and seminars, links them to lead information, and supports reviews and follow-up.
Mrs. GREEN APPLE wins the Live Special Award at the music awards 'MTV VMAJ 2026,' to be held at Tokyo Dome on Oct. 29, 2026 (Thu)!
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MTV announced that Mrs. GREEN APPLE's live tour will receive the Best Live Production award at the music awards 'MTV VMAJ 2026,' to be held at Tokyo Dome on Oct. 29, 2026.
Facts
Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026
24th edition
19,800 yen (tax included)
40,000 yen (tax included)
Companies mentioned：日本アムドックス株式会社、MTV、Mrs. GREEN APPLE、Skydance Corporation、Skydance TV、ヤマハ株式会社、株式会社MIXI、アース製薬株式会社、株式会社カカクコム、KDDI株式会社、ピップ株式会社、大鵬薬品工業株式会社、dwango、キョードー東京
Low Earth orbit satellites demonstrate 'sending more and connecting more,' successfully expanding communications capacity
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NTT株式会社 and JAXA conducted demonstration tests of low Earth orbit satellite MIMO and satellite sensing technologies, successfully expanding communications capacity by up to about 2.67 times and separating signals from multiple locations.
The Shin Kobetsu Shido Juku My Way (Maiwei) Meinohama campus, an Oita-born tutoring school offering unlimited attendance and guided by the principle that 'no child is without potential,' will open in Nishi Ward, Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture, on Nov. 25.
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TPS株式会社 will open a new campus of its Oita-born tutoring school, 新個別指導塾My Way, in Nishi Ward, Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture, on Nov. 25, 2026.
Facts
Operates 9 campuses, mainly in Oita Prefecture
Wednesday, November 25, 2026
Students already scoring above the average will work toward a goal of 80–90 points
Students can study 5 subjects without extra fees, even before tests
Seasonal courses offer daily individual instruction in 5 subjects for less than half the cost of other tutoring schools
The 4 educational policies of our school◆
Limited to the first 10 students! Enroll at the Meinohama campus
For companies seeking to innovate manufacturing processes: Learn about the potential of microwave technology! A pre-seminar ahead of company-specific briefings
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ＭＷＣＣ株式会社 will hold an online pre-seminar on Nov. 10 and 12, 2026, to explore the potential uses of microwave technology.
Seiko Solutions and アルフレッサ株式会社 collaborate in the medical DX field
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Seiko Solutions and Alfresa have formed a partnership in the medical DX field and signed a basic agreement on jointly expanding COMPACT IN and creating new services.
Rakuten Medical presents long-term follow-up results at ESMO 2026 for combination therapy with ASP-1929 alumino-photodynamic therapy (photoimmunotherapy) and pembrolizumab for head and neck cancer
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At ESMO 2026, Rakuten Medical presented long-term follow-up results for combination therapy with ASP-1929 and pembrolizumab for recurrent or metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. Results included a median OS of 28.2 months and a 4-year survival rate of 35.3%. The company aims to file for U.S. approval in 2028 following a Phase III trial.
Facts
The median duration of response (DOR) was 44.3 months
The 4-year survival rate was 35.3%
The median overall survival (OS) was 28.2 months
Aiming to file an application for ASP-1929 in the United States in 2028
Companies mentioned：楽天メディカル株式会社、Rakuten Medical, Inc.
Prepaired seeks first-ever model case companies in Tochigi Prefecture for highly rated AI call recording and automatic summarization service RecACE plus, which can also be used to address customer harassment
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株式会社プリペアード is seeking model case companies in Tochigi Prefecture for its AI call recording and automatic summarization service RecACE plus for the first time, aiming to address customer harassment and improve the efficiency of phone support.
APT and CBRE to co-host “Warehouse Automation Seminar for Avoiding Pitfalls” on November 6; warehouse tour also to be held at HUB YATOMI logistics facility in Yatomi, Aichi
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株式会社APT and CBRE will co-host the “Warehouse Automation Seminar for Avoiding Pitfalls” and a seminar on the Chubu logistics real estate market at the HUB YATOMI logistics facility in Yatomi, Aichi Prefecture, on November 6, 2026.
公益財団法人イオン環境財団 will hold the “2nd Tree-Planting Event in Tsuyama City, Okayama Prefecture” on October 31, co-hosted with 津山市. Under an agreement signed last July, a 5-year forest restoration project is underway at the former Ogasayama Ranch site. This time, 1,400 trees of 5 species will be planted with 250 local volunteers.
Recruitment of prospective specified skilled foreign workers will begin in Manipur, northeastern India, in October 2026
Training will begin in January 2027
The first cohort will enter Japan in February 2028
Companies mentioned：鴻池運輸株式会社、KONOIKEグループ、Konoike India Pvt. Ltd.、KIPL、インド国家技能開発公社、NSDC International、NSDCI、IDTRC Manipur、Institute of Drivers Training & Research Centre Manipur
アルフレッサ株式会社 and セイコーソリューションズ株式会社 collaborate in the medical DX sector
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アルフレッサ株式会社 and セイコーソリューションズ株式会社 have signed a basic agreement to jointly roll out COMPACT IN, an electronic consent service for medical institutions, and collaborate in the medical DX sector.
Facts
Sales support services agreement date: October 1, 2026
Basic agreement date: October 9, 2026
The impact of this matter on the company's consolidated results for the fiscal year ending March 2027 will be minor
株式会社デイトラ and 世羅町移住・交流促進協議会 held a “New Ways of Working Made Possible by Digital Technology” workshop in Sera, Hiroshima Prefecture, where 3 graduates shared their experiences of working in web-related fields in regional areas.
Notice of the “Future Forum to Tackle Energy Poverty,” to be held on November 9. The forum will facilitate discussion on climate change, welfare and energy poverty, and aims to promote renewable energy among low-income households and coordination with local government policies.
Facts
Nov. 9, 2026
13:30～17:30
Capacity (approximately 70 people)
10/21
April 21
Companies mentioned：認定特定非営利活動法人 FoE Japan、国際環境FoE Japan、北海道総合研究調査会、HIT、包摂的エネルギー転換研究会、パワーシフト・キャンペーン運営委員会、日本環境会議、CAN Japan、つくろい東京ファンド、反貧困ネットワーク、北海学園大学、大阪大学大学院人間科学研究科、北海道大学工学研究院、生活クラブ神奈川、尼崎市都市整備局住宅部、コープこうべ地域活動推進部、ワーカーズコープ連合会、みずしま財団、銀座環境会議、かながわ脱炭素市民フォーラム、TOKYO BASE
“If there’s nothing interesting, let’s make it ourselves”: Creating a new culture for Kochi from Kochi Castle. At the first-ever “KOCHI Castle Fest 2026,” organizer and executive committee chair Hirokazu Tauchi discusses the challenge of shaping the future from Kochi
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“KOCHI Castle Fest 2026,” hosted by 一般社団法人高知イノベーションベース (KOIB) and 株式会社PIF, will be held at Kochi Castle on November 21, 2026. The event will feature a dance contest and music performances, and aims to support regional revitalization and young people's initiatives.
Themes announced for all 5 sessions! “Future of Retail Conference 2026 vol.2”
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株式会社スマレジ has announced the themes for all 5 sessions and details of the networking event for “Future of Retail Conference 2026 vol.2,” to be held on November 18, 2026. Participation is free.
Gratitude has a greater impact when it is “shared.” Employees who express gratitude to one another are about 3.8 times more likely to identify with their company's vision
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A survey conducted by 株式会社Take Action found that employees who share gratitude in the workplace show significantly higher identification with their company's vision, pride in their company and intention to stay, indicating that this practice contributes to improved engagement.
Facts
1,000 company employees nationwide
Those who exchange gratitude make up 32.1% of the total
55.5% do neither
About 3.8 times more likely to identify with the company's vision
“I identify with my company's vision”: about 3.8 times higher (45.8% versus 12.1%)
About 3.5 times more likely to say, “I am proud to work at my current company”
“I am proud to work at my current company”...49.5%
Indicators such as initiative at work tend to be higher...about 2.1 times
52.4% of those who only express gratitude say, “I take initiative in my work”
The figure reaches 63.9% among those who exchange gratitude
For “I can continue to grow at my current company,” the figure is 49.2% among those who exchange gratitude versus 12.4% among those who do neither, or about 4.0 times higher
59.5% say, “I want to continue working at this company for a long time”
For “I would recommend my company to a friend,” the figure is 31.2% among those who exchange gratitude and 8.3% among those who do neither, or about 3.8 times higher
“Cocoherry” becomes mandatory gear at this year's “Utsunomiya Trail Run 2026”
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At the “Utsunomiya Trail Run 2026,” to be held on October 25, 2026, AUTHENTIC JAPAN株式会社 has made its search service “Cocoherry” mandatory equipment for all 3 events: long (36km), middle (21km) and short (8km).
Easy to create on your smartphone! オリジナルプリント.jp launches 18 products, including can mirrors that sparkle with glitter and holographic effects
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株式会社イメージ・マジック will launch a total of 18 products made with specialty paper, including can mirrors, can magnets and can badge keychains, through its on-demand printing service オリジナルプリント.jp starting October 22, 2026.
[Event Report] 101st Study Session: “Choices Facing DPC Hospitals in Acute-Care Reorganization: How Should Hospitals Define Their Position?” Organized by the Association for Considering the Future of Japanese Healthcare
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集中出版株式会社 and 一般社団法人日本の医療の未来を考える会 held the 101st study session on Sept. 16, 2026, with presentations on choices for DPC hospitals amid acute-care reorganization and how hospitals can define their position.
Facts
Sept. 16, 2026
Annual subscription fee: 33,000 yen
19,800 yen
564 doctors
Companies mentioned：集中出版株式会社、東京都健康長寿医療センター、東京医科大学病院、一般社団法人日本の医療の未来を考える会、UNIVERSITY CAMBRIDGE JAPAN CONSULTING SUPERVISOR Co., Ltd.、英国ケンブリッジ大学
京王アートマン offers 10 times the Keio points on planners and calendars
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株式会社京王アートマン will run a campaign offering 10 times the Keio points to customers who purchase planners or calendars at participating stores from Oct. 30 to Nov. 11, 2026.
Elith and アプライド form business alliance for sales and implementation support of on-premises generative AI solution GENFLUX Local
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株式会社Elith and アプライド株式会社 have entered into a business alliance covering sales and implementation support for the on-premises generative AI solution “GENFLUX Local.” The companies will combine Elith’s AI technology with アプライド’s hardware and sales network to provide a secure generative AI environment for organizations handling confidential information.
[Little World] “World Chocolate Expo,” where visitors can experience chocolates from around the world with all five senses, to be held from Saturday, Dec. 26 in Aichi
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野外民族博物館リトルワールド will hold “World Chocolate Expo,” a chocolate-themed event, starting Dec. 26. Chocolate menu items will be available at 14 locations in the park, and a special exhibition, “The Archaeology of Chocolate,” will also be held jointly with BIZEN中南米美術館 and Meiji Co., Ltd.
BreakingDown株式会社 announced that デジモク, an online store specializing in smoking accessories, has been named the main sponsor of the martial arts event “LEGEND FIGHT,” to be held on Oct. 31, 2026.
BreakingDown株式会社 announced that みんなの町の水道職人, a comprehensive water services provider, has been named a platinum sponsor of the martial arts event “LEGEND FIGHT,” to be held on Oct. 31, 2026.
XENIS, VITABON JAPAN, V CLINIC and Tクリニック named silver sponsors of LEGEND FIGHT
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BreakingDown株式会社 announced that XENIS, VITABON JAPAN, V CLINIC and Tクリニック have been named silver sponsors of the martial arts event “LEGEND FIGHT,” to be held on Oct. 31, 2026.
Study examines relationship between hair movement and attractiveness
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株式会社ファイントゥデイ studied the effect of hair “movement” on attractiveness and presented its findings at the 31st Annual Meeting of the Japanese Academy of Facial Studies. An experiment involving 100 women in Vietnam found that hair treated with hair-care products tended to receive higher ratings than untreated hair under dynamic conditions such as running.
Facts
100 women aged 20-35
31st Annual Meeting of the Japanese Academy of Facial Studies
[Second installment] “Hibiki 21 Years Old” featured in latest whiskey lottery, on sale from Oct. 23
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タチバナE酒販, operated by 株式会社アップライジング, will begin sales of the second installment of “Okuman MikujI” on Oct. 23, 2026. The limited run of 655 tickets includes hard-to-find whiskies, led by Hibiki 21 Years Old. Each ticket costs ¥3,980, plus ¥990 shipping.
Limited-time sale of “Mishima Kanto Piyorin,” made with Mishima City, Shizuoka Prefecture’s specialty Mishima Kanto sweet potatoes
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JR Tokai Food Service will sell “Mishima Kanto Piyorin,” a limited-time dessert made with Mishima Kanto sweet potatoes, a specialty of Mishima City, Shizuoka Prefecture, from Nov. 15 to 23, 2026.
Ageo City cuts personnel evaluation tallying from “more than 1 month” to “1-2 days”; free seminar on workforce DX in local government to be held Nov. 26
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One人事株式会社, in collaboration with 埼玉県上尾市 and 株式会社Schoo, will hold a free online seminar for local government employees on Nov. 26, 2026. By introducing “One人事[Publicタレントマネジメント],” Ageo City has cut the time needed to tally personnel evaluations for about 1,500 full-time employees from more than 1 month to 1-2 days. The seminar will discuss ways to advance workforce DX and build organizations based on this experience.
Last stop in Ginza! A fantastical world captured with Leica: “LEICA with PICTURE-RIUM”
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A photography workshop, “LEICA with PICTURE-RIUM,” will be held on Nov. 20 and 21 at Art Aquarium Museum GINZA, with the cooperation of ライカカメラジャパン株式会社.
“Unfortunate Creatures Encyclopedia” × “Dragon Quest Monsters 4: Bianca and Flora of the Withered Tree Kingdom” official collaboration project “Unfortunate Monsters Encyclopedia” launches on October 23, 2026!
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The collaboration project “Unfortunate Monsters Encyclopedia,” between Takahashi Shoten Co., Ltd.’s “Unfortunate Creatures Encyclopedia” and 株式会社スクウェア・エニックス’s game “Dragon Quest Monsters 4: Bianca and Flora of the Withered Tree Kingdom,” will launch on October 23, 2026.
[Japan’s No. 1 starry sky] Private event for overnight guests at Achi Village, Nagano Prefecture: “Winter Sky Candle Night in Hoshiai no Mori”
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株式会社阿智昼神観光局 will hold “Winter Sky Candle Night in Hoshiai no Mori,” an event exclusively for overnight guests, at STAR COTTAGE ACHI’s Hoshiai no Mori in Achi Village, Nagano Prefecture, on weekends during the period from November 20 to December 27, 2026.
Facts
Friday, Nov. 20, 2026
Dec. 27 (Sun.)
pH = 9.7
4 private cabins
Original1セット 550円
More than 1.3 million people have attended the event to date
A collaboration café between the hugely popular RPG “Fallout™” and TOWER RECORDS CAFE opens in Omotesando!
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インフォレンズ株式会社 will open a collaboration café between the RPG “Fallout™” and TOWER RECORDS CAFE at its Omotesando location on October 22, 2026, running for a limited time through November 8.
Facts
Sept. 24, 2026
Oct. 22, 2026
Nov. 8
1,990 yen each, including tax
1,790 yen each, including tax
¥990 each, tax included
Up to 6 items
1,540 yen each, including tax
1,100 yen each, including tax
Companies mentioned：インフォレンズ株式会社、TOWER RECORDS、TOWER RECORDS CAFE、タワーレコード株式会社、ベセスダ・ソフトワークス、ZeniMax Media Inc.
[On sale now] Forbes JAPAN / 2 major features! Ranking of “truly strong companies” in the AI era, and the Small Giants feature
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The December 2026 issue of Forbes JAPAN features a ranking of “truly strong companies” in the AI era and a Small Giants feature. リンクタイズ株式会社 is listed as the publisher.
[公益財団法人シマダ未来財団] Announcement of 2026 scholarship recipients and report on networking event
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公益財団法人シマダ未来財団 selected 30 scholarship recipients for 2026. A networking event was held on October 3, attended by selection committee members Yasuyuki Taki and Yoshihiro Kaneko, with research presentations and discussions.
Facts
From a total of 184 applicants
Including 10 continuing students from last year
We selected 30 recipients
From 43 universities and graduate schools
20 new recipients selected
Research presentations were given by 3 scholarship recipients
Original15歳以下のストリートスポーツNo.1決定戦「NXG GAMES 2026」11月23日（月・祝）代々木公園 BE STAGEにて開催決定！注目の招待選手を発表！
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Original一般社団法人渋谷未来デザインと渋谷区が共催する15歳以下のストリートスポーツ決定戦「NXG GAMES 2026」が、2026年11月23日に代々木公園 BE STAGEで開催される。ブレイキン、ヒップホップ、ダブルダッチ、フリースタイルフットボール、スケートボードの5種目で行われ、各競技の注目招待選手が発表された。
Original『崩壊：スターレイル』×横浜市 コラボキャンペーン「スターレイル開拓ゲーム in 横浜」詳細決定！
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HoYoverse will run “Star Rail Trailblaze Game in Yokohama,” a collaboration campaign with the space fantasy RPG “Honkai: Star Rail,” Yokohama City and 公益財団法人横浜市観光協会, from October 31 to November 10, 2026. The campaign will include original card giveaways, photo spots, a special wrapped train on the Minatomirai Line and a special collaborative fireworks display.
Facts
From Saturday, October 31, 2026, to Tuesday, November 10
Pasco’s focaccia gets a makeover! “Cho-juku Focaccia” is richer in flavor, while “Pizza Focaccia” is softer and moister.
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Shikishima Baking (Pasco) will relaunch “Cho-juku Focaccia” and “Pizza Focaccia” on November 1, 2026. Recipe adjustments will enhance their flavor and texture, and the packaging design will also change. The company has also refreshed the logo and website for its “Yoru Pan” brand.
164 cm tall! Life-size figure of Marin Kitagawa from the TV anime “My Dress-Up Darling” unveiled
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株式会社プライム1スタジオ will release a life-size figure of Marin Kitagawa from the TV anime “My Dress-Up Darling” as part of its “Life Scale Masterline” series. Standing 164 cm tall, it is scheduled for release around June 2027 and is priced at ¥1,320,000 (tax included).
Laggia of e-sports team “REJECT”’s FATAL FURY division to compete in the Asian League of the “Fatal Fury Regional League” in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Laggia, a member of the FATAL FURY division of 株式会社REJECT’s e-sports team “REJECT,” will compete in the Asian League of the “Fatal Fury Regional League,” held in Malaysia in October 2026.
Facts
Total prize pool: $420,000
Ranked No. 1 in Japan in cumulative prize money. The total prize pool exceeds 10 billion yen.
“Eriko Kitagawa’s It’s Fine, Nobody’s Listening”: Unpredictable conversations between old friends, like senior and junior members of the same club. Yasushi Akimoto, a life concierge, thoroughly analyzes Kitagawa!
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Lyricist Yasushi Akimoto will appear on screenwriter Eriko Kitagawa’s radio program “It’s Fine, Nobody’s Listening,” where the old friends will chat and discuss AI.
Second lineup announced for “anan AWARD 2026”! Actor Akari Takaishi, professional soccer player Ayase Ueda, jockey Ryusei Sakai, and a video appearance by Black Onyx from the Netflix film “Cosmic Princess Kaguya!” also confirmed!
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Original株式会社マガジンハウスは、2026年11月14日に開催される「anan AWARD 2026」の出演者第2弾として、髙石あかり、上田綺世、坂井瑠星、ブラックオニキスの追加を発表した。
[Cumulative sales in Japan exceed 3 million copies] “Grab It! Science Daman” marks its 5th anniversary! Anniversary fair and giveaway campaign at 928 bookstores nationwide!
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株式会社マガジンハウス will hold a fair and giveaway campaign in conjunction with BOOK MEETS NEXT 2026 at 928 bookstores nationwide from Oct. 23, 2026, to mark the 5th anniversary of the publication of the educational manga Tskame! Science Daman, which has sold more than 3 million copies in Japan.
Disney classic FANTASIA-inspired items debut: Original hoodies, sweatshirts and other products to wear this winter go on sale
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株式会社ベルーナ has launched 6 original products, including hoodies and sweatshirts featuring designs inspired by Disney classic FANTASIA, through the ベルーナ online store and the BELLUNA Catalog Winter 2026 issue.
Develops “personalized video auto-editing technology” that automatically assembles live footage to match each viewer’s preferences using AI
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株式会社NTTドコモ has developed “personalized video auto-editing technology,” which uses AI to automatically assemble live footage to match viewers’ preferences. A demonstration combining the technology with audio technology from NTT株式会社 is planned for the NTT R&D Forum in November 2026.
[堺市 × eiicon] eiicon wins its first contract from 堺市 for “co-creation promotion and PR work toward social implementation”! Bringing locally driven innovation into society.
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株式会社eiicon has secured its first contract from 堺市 for “co-creation promotion and PR work toward social implementation.” The Mirai Sakai Implementation Conference will be held at 大阪公立大学 on Nov. 27, 2026, to promote locally driven innovation and its implementation in society.
Facts
Nov. 27, 2026
A corporate network with more than 40,000 companies
Handcrafted-quality dog food from 西鉄 wins silver at the global packaging design awards Pentawards 2026!
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The dog food UFUFU FOOD, developed by 西日本鉄道㈱, has won silver in the pet products category at the global packaging design awards Pentawards 2026. It is the first award of its kind for a Japanese company and a product born from the company group’s new business program X-Dream.
Outstanding works selected for the 31st “Nishitetsu Bus and Train Art Contest for Everyone”!
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Nishi-Nippon Railroad selected 30 outstanding works from 587 entries in the 31st “Nishitetsu Bus and Train Art Contest for Everyone,” held from July 1 to Sept. 6, 2026. The 2 grand-prize-winning works will be featured on a wrapped bus and headmarks, which will enter service on Dec. 12, 2026.
Chosen by “Moso Train”! 3 day trips for autumn leaves: Mount Takao, Hakone, and which is No. 1? Reiji: “Any of them could be No. 1” — “Tomochika and Reiji’s Moso Train” airs Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 9 p.m. on BS Nippon TV
株式会社大阪王将 will offer its limited-time “Devil’s Meat Avalanche! Forbidden Double-Pork Mixed Noodles,” topped with pork belly and minced meat, at stores nationwide from Oct. 30, 2026.
株式会社ヨウジヤマモト’s WILDSIDE and PEACEMINUSONE have launched a 10th-anniversary collaboration collection. The collection features 9 styles, with advance sales starting Oct. 30.
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10th anniversary
Advance sales start Oct. 30
9 styles in total
440,000 yen (tax included)
220,000 yen (tax included)
52,800 yen (tax included)
¥25,300 (tax included)
143,000 yen (tax included)
33,000 yen (tax included)
Founded in South Korea in 2016
The brand marks its 10th anniversary in 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社ヨウジヤマモト、WILDSIDE、PEACEMINUSONE、Yohji Yamamoto POUR HOMME
“teamLab Hamarikyu” to be held at Hamarikyu Gardens in Tokyo. The Special Place of Scenic Beauty and Special Historic Site at night will become an art space transformed by nature and the presence of people. From Nov. 25 (Wed.) to Dec. 24 (Thu.). Ticket sales now open
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teamLab will hold the nighttime outdoor art exhibition teamLab Hamarikyu at Hama-rikyu Gardens in Tokyo from Nov. 25 to Dec. 24, 2026. As a special event for ARTE TOKYO, the exhibition will present artworks that change through the presence of nature and people. Tickets are now on sale.
Wife has lived on bagels for breakfast and lunch for 25 years; husband is an uninhabited-island survivalist: “What a strange couple!” Chocolate Planet stunned by the couple’s obsessive passions on “Super Townspeople! Chocolate Summnet,” Sunday, Oct. 25, from 4:25 p.m.
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The program “Super Townspeople! Chocolate Summnet,” produced by メ〜テレ, featured Nao Kojima, a shop owner in Ichinomiya, Aichi Prefecture, who has eaten bagels for breakfast and lunch for 25 years, and her husband Hajime, whose hobby is spearfishing. チョコレートプラネット were amazed by the couple’s passionate dedication.
Facts
25 years
More than 27,000
More than 30 countries
Original1日に1200個
2–3 hours
80–90 centimeters
4–5 kilograms
Companies mentioned：名古屋テレビ放送株式会社、メ〜テレ、チョコレートプラネット、TRIP TIP BAGEL、TVer、Locipo、YouTube
A pullover hoodie featuring the “Eight Trigrams Sealing Style” from the TV anime Naruto: Shippuden is coming! [株式会社コスパ]
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株式会社コスパ plans to release a pullover hoodie featuring the “Eight Trigrams Sealing Style” from the TV anime Naruto: Shippuden in mid-January 2027. The price is 7,040 yen (tax included).
The 9 finalist teams for THE MONEY: Japan’s No. 1 Money-Themed Comedy Competition have been decided! Hosted by Koyama of Viking, with Watanabe of Nishikigoi, Tsukamoto of Love Letters and individual investor Testa serving as special judges
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マネーフォワードホーム株式会社 has selected 9 finalist teams for THE MONEY: Japan’s No. 1 Money-Themed Comedy Competition. Koyama Eiji of Viking will host the final on November 7, 2026, with Watanabe of Nishikigoi and others serving as special judges. The grand prize is 3 million yen.
“Ageriko” packaging returns to Jagarico this year! 6 varieties convey gratitude and encouragement at work, with the nationwide packaging change beginning in mid-October 2026
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カルビー will launch Jagarico packages featuring “Ageriko” messages of gratitude and encouragement on the lids nationwide starting in mid-October 2026.
The first exhibition for the TV anime Blue Box has been announced: “TV Anime Blue Box Exhibition: The More You Open It, the More You’ll Love It”!
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The first exhibition for the TV anime Blue Box, “TV Anime Blue Box Exhibition: The More You Open It, the More You’ll Love It,” will be held at Shinjuku Marui Annex starting January 29, 2027.
Facts
Friday, January 29, 2027
Sunday, February 14
6th floor
Broadcast across 28 stations nationwide
From Oct. 4
4:30 p.m.
Companies mentioned：株式会社小学館集英社プロダクション、集英社、TBS、Netflix、UNLIMITED PRODUCE by TMS、エレクトリックサーカス
[都ホテル 尼崎] “Sichuan More TABETE: Christmas Gourmet Feast”—a festive night of all-you-can-eat treats you won’t be able to stop enjoying
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The Sichuan Chinese restaurant at Miyako Hotel Amagasaki, operated by 株式会社近鉄・都ホテルズ, will host a Christmas-only all-you-can-eat and all-you-can-drink buffet featuring Sichuan cuisine on December 25, 2026.
阪急阪神ホールディングス will collaborate with 48 university students from Kansai in a student co-creation project inspired by 大阪観光局’s “Cool OSAKA,” observing Umeda’s environmental data and comfort levels from October 31, 2026. The findings are scheduled to be published as a guidebook in April 2027.
The 2027 edition of My Book, a long-selling diary book with more than 3 million copies sold, went into a new printing immediately after launch, fueled by support from Generation Z and the influence of the “diary community” on social media. It has also reached No. 1 at bookstores overseas, including in China, South Korea and Taiwan.
Facts
Last year, sales topped 180,000 copies, the highest in 24 years
Coin-priced (572 yen, tax included)
The 2026 edition sold more than １万 copies overseas
4 hotels in Japan and abroad earn “1 Michelin Key” in the ミシュランガイド hotel selection 2026
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4 hotels in Japan and abroad operated by 株式会社西武・プリンスホテルズワールドワイド (SPW) and its subsidiary Ace Group International LLC (AGI) have earned “1 Michelin Key” in the ミシュランガイド hotel selection 2026.
Facts
4 hotels in Japan and abroad
1 Michelin Key
More than 9,000 hotels
79 countries
2,832 hotels
A history of more than 100 years
A portfolio of around 250 hotels in Japan and abroad
250 rooms
48 rooms
213 rooms
123 rooms
Companies mentioned：株式会社西武・プリンスホテルズワールドワイド、SPW、Ace Group International LLC、AGI、ミシュランガイド、マリオット・インターナショナル、ラグジュアリーコレクション、コンデナスト・トラベラー、タトラー・ベスト100、アルダー、アーツ＆クラフツ