New flagship earphones “A8000 DC” featuring a high-rigidity, ultra-low-distortion “True Magnesium DU,” to launch October 30
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株式会社final will release its wired earphones “A8000 DC,” featuring a newly developed true magnesium diaphragm, on October 30, 2026. The suggested market price is 258,000 yen (tax included).
A heartwarming Christmas where the glow of a bamboo-lit Christmas tree, graceful melodies and connections between people resonate in harmony [Prince Hotels in the Takanawa area]
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3 Prince Hotels in the Takanawa area (ザ・プリンス さくらタワー東京, グランドプリンスホテル高輪 and グランドプリンスホテル新高輪) will hold Christmas events themed “Harmony” from November 14 to December 26, 2026. Offerings include bamboo-light illuminations, performances with local groups, special dinners, stays with dogs and kids’ pastry chef experiences.
Facts
Original約20,000㎡
Nov. 14, 2026
December 26
\37,844
\17,000
\28,000
\17,500
\7,000
Companies mentioned：株式会社西武・プリンスホテルズワールドワイド、ザ・プリンス さくらタワー東京、グランドプリンスホテル高輪、グランドプリンスホテル新高輪、カトリック高輪教会、Kissポート ティンカーベル、CHIKaken、Seibu Prince Global Rewards、SEIBU PRINCE CLUB、リストランテ カフェ チリエージョ、フランス料理 ル・トリアノン、ブッフェ＆カフェ スロープサイドダイナーザクロ、国際館パミール
<Deadline Extended> Notice of Extension to the Application Deadline for the 4th “Fund for Improving Housing and Employment Environments for People with Down Syndrome” (through 2026/11/4)
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公益財団法人日本フィランソロピック財団 has extended the application deadline for the 4th “Fund for Improving Housing and Employment Environments for People with Down Syndrome” to 23:59 on November 4, 2026.
New Web CM for “餓狼伝説 City of the Wolves” launches October 23! Featuring “ときど,” “Justin Wong,” “NOモーション。” and “ラプラス・ダークネス”
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株式会社SNK will begin airing a new Web CM for the Nintendo Switch™ 2 version of “餓狼伝説 City of the Wolves” on October 23, 2026. The CM features ときど, Justin Wong, NOモーション。 and ラプラス・ダークネス, with Wild Wolf assisting as the voice of Terry Bogard.
Facts
Oct. 23, 2026 (Fri)
Oct. 22, 2026
3,960 yen (tax included)
4,950 yen (tax included)
9,900 yen (tax included)
2,970 yen (tax included)
Thursday, January 21, 2027
Companies mentioned：株式会社SNK、SNK、任天堂、CAPCOM、コアミックス、Shochiku Co., Ltd.、Fuji Television Network, Inc.、講談社、Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
Yoshihiro Yamauchi’s birthday celebration to be held on Sunday, October 25!
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株式会社ティアラボ announced that it will hold a birthday celebration for physical therapist 山内義弘 on YouTube on October 25, 2026. The event aims to reach 1,000 concurrent viewers and will introduce 山内氏’s original treatment theory, “山内流,” and share messages of appreciation.
Bringing hope through the balance of treatment and music: alba lab 株式会社 to hold a live show with the gypsy jazz trio featuring dialysis guitarist Kenichi Aoshika
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alba lab 株式会社 will hold a collaborative live show, “BRIGHT JAZZ DAY BY GYPSY JAPAN Vol.5,” with “GYPSY JAPAN,” a gypsy jazz trio featuring dialysis guitarist 青鹿賢一, on November 29, 2026.
Facts
Sunday, Nov. 29, 2026
Venue capacity: 30
Generally, 3 times a week
Original1回4〜5時間の治療
62.3% said, “I want to work, but I am unable to find a job”
Eiji Akaso to make a special guest appearance! 広島FM’s “Kasahara Radio” to hold its first public recording at Miroku no Sato on Saturday, Nov. 7!
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Actor Eiji Akaso will appear as a special guest at the first public recording of 広島FM’s “Kasahara Radio” at Miroku no Sato, operated by ツネイシアミューズメントビレッジ株式会社, during “Miro Festival 2026” on Nov. 7, 2026.
An online lottery featuring newly drawn SD illustrations in 2 outfits from “Perfect Addiction” is now on sale!
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株式会社モリーコ will launch an online lottery featuring newly drawn SD illustrations from the manga “Perfect Addiction” on Oct. 24, 2026. The popular series has sold more than 1.5 million copies, and prizes include die-cut cushions and button badges.
Facts
On sale from 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026
Original1回 770円(税込)
Flat-rate shipping nationwide: 800 yen (tax included)
More than 1.5 million copies sold in total (print and digital)
横河武蔵野アトラスターズ players to appear on a live public broadcast of “むさしのFM”
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一般社団法人横河武蔵野スポーツクラブ will hold a live public broadcast of “ウィークデーシャッフル” on むさしのFM on Oct. 30, 2026, featuring players and a coach from 横河武蔵野アトラスターズ as guests.
The realities of job hunting, according to about 27 students at 6 universities: Students who received offers early did so “during their 3rd year,” while those who received them late all cited “insufficient preparation” [Job-Hunting Master: University Interviews]
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ビューイング株式会社 compiled interviews with about 27 students at 6 universities published on its YouTube channel “Job-Hunting Master” and analyzed differences in when they received job offers and how prepared they were. Students who received offers during their 3rd year had relied on alumni and senior students, while those who received offers later regretted their lack of preparation. The most popular industry among respondents was finance.
Actor Yui Narumi’s 2027 calendar set for release on Dec. 10! The culmination of the quarterly ZINE series “Magic hour” comes as a calendar! [Comment from Narumi]
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Actor Yui Narumi’s 2027 desktop calendar, “NARUMI YUI 2027 CALENDAR ‘IDENTITY,’” is set to go on sale on Dec. 10. The calendar is the culmination of the quarterly ZINE series “Magic hour,” with photography by Erika Karata. A deluxe edition and limited sets will also be available, and a release event will be held.
Facts
Set for release on Thursday, Dec. 10
A desktop calendar starting in January 2027
Created 4 ZINEs
10 winners will be selected by lottery to receive an item signed by the artist
Limited to 100 sets
Price: 2,273 yen (before tax)
2,500 yen (tax included)
Price: 5,818 yen (before tax)
6,400 yen (tax included)
Companies mentioned：日本出版貿易株式会社、FLaMme Mail Order、HMV＆BOOKS online、amazon、セブンネットショッピング、楽天ブックス、NHK、Netflix、テレ東
A POP UP SHOP for the TV anime “Yumeiro Patissiere” is coming to 上野マルイ and なんばマルイ! Original goods featuring newly drawn illustrations of the characters in loungewear will be available!
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A POP UP SHOP for the TV anime “Yumeiro Patissiere” will be held at 上野マルイ and なんばマルイ, selling original goods featuring newly drawn illustrations of the characters in loungewear and offering purchase bonuses.
女子研究大学 releases new song “Fushigi na Kono Sekai”! The group 最強無敵連合, which includes its members, will also hold its first solo concert on Jan. 2, 2027!
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株式会社PANDORA has released “Fushigi na Kono Sekai,” a new song by the YouTuber group 女子研究大学. The group 最強無敵連合, which includes members of 女子研究大学, will also hold its first solo concert on Jan. 2, 2027.
Facts
January 2, 2027
2nd installment
All 9 members
Companies mentioned：株式会社PANDORA、PANDORA、iTVY、SGC HALL ARIAKE、eplus.jp
Why are businesses from diverse industries entering the grid-scale battery storage market? Webinar to explore the realities of collaboration models
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ジャパンブランディング株式会社 will hold a webinar in mid-November 2026 explaining the entry of businesses from diverse industries into grid-scale battery storage and the realities of collaboration models.
From CCPJAPAN’s BIG Retro Sofubi series comes a “Godzilla (1995) Roaring” retro sofubi figure in a ツルマイ模型-exclusive color, limited to 150 pieces!
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A ツルマイ模型-exclusive color version of the “Godzilla (1995) Roaring” figure from CCPJAPAN’s BIG Retro Sofubi series will be available for preorder from Oct. 23, 2026, limited to 150 pieces. It is priced at 20,900 yen and scheduled for release in February 2027.
“Our Chosen Best Adventure,” airing on Sunday, Oct. 25, will feature episode 20 of the TV anime “Digimon Adventure,” which ranked No. 6: “Perfect Evolution! MetalGreymon”!
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東映アニメーション announced that it will air episode 20 of “Digimon Adventure” on “Our Chosen Best Adventure” on Oct. 25, and released a synopsis and preview images.
Facts
Episode 20: “Perfect Evolution! MetalGreymon”
Broadcast begins every Sunday at 9 a.m.
Digimon is finally reaching the milestone of its 30th anniversary
A challenge to overly long space bars! The “Keychron C3 Pro Trackball 8K” keyboard with a 14mm trackball launches. Preorders begin at ギズマート on Oct. 28
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GIZMART, operated by 株式会社メディアジーン, will begin presales of Keychron’s mechanical keyboard with a 14mm trackball, the “Keychron C3 Pro Trackball 8K,” on Oct. 28, 2026.
Nogizaka46 official game app “Nogikoi” to hold a school festival event! Invitation to the “real-life school festival” to meet Nogizaka46 members!
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The “School Festival EVENT” will be held to mark the 10th anniversary of “Nogikoi,” the official Nogizaka46 game app operated by 株式会社10ANTZ, and key visuals featuring 6 members, including Nagi Inoue, have been unveiled. Users selected as MVPs will be invited to the real-life event.
Nissan Motor has produced a YouTube tie-in video showing Futoshi Seki of comedy duo タイムマシーン3号 switching from the previous-generation “Kicks” to the new “Kicks.” The video will be released on Oct. 23, 2026.
Facts
Mileage has exceeded about 70,000 km
Saving 500-yen coins
A total of 10,577 units (*3) have been sold to date
[Co-op Mirai] Holding “A Relaxing Time in the Autumn Fields♪2026”
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生活協同組合コープみらい, in cooperation with 農事組合法人多古町旬の味産直センター, held “A Relaxing Time in the Autumn Fields♪2026” in Tako, Chiba Prefecture, on Oct. 17, 2026. The event was held as part of food education and included sweet potato and edamame harvesting experiences, as well as pizza making. Participants also learned about the importance of “supporting producers by buying” and “supporting producers by eating” through reports on damage from the Chiba torrential rain disaster and visits to affected areas, gaining a better understanding of producers’ hardships.
[Event Report] Voice actors Chiharu Sawashiro and Sho Nogami make a “wheel-come” arrival at Beppu Velodrome! A look at the excitement at the “Jigoku Kōrin” special talk show!
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株式会社Pictoria held a special talk show for its “地獄降輪” project at the “Beppu Keirin Autumn Festival 2026,” held at Beppu Velodrome on Oct. 3, 2026. Voice actors Chiharu Sawashiro and Sho Nogami appeared, and activities included merchandise sales and live voice acting.
The second chance to win an Amazon gift card! Official X follow-and-repost campaign for the new browser game “Chaos★Smash” runs through Friday, Nov. 6
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株式会社ムーンラビット is holding the second official X follow-and-repost campaign for its new browser game “Chaos★Smash,” launching on Oct. 29. The campaign runs through Nov. 6, with Amazon gift cards up for grabs.
[GERA radio app] Special radio sketch show featuring Rika Mayama of 私立恵比寿中学 and ラブレターズ set to stream!
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A special radio sketch show, “えびちゅう真山とラブレターズのいたつき！,” featuring Rika Mayama of 私立恵比寿中学 and ラブレターズ will begin streaming on Nov. 5, 2026, on the GERA radio app operated by 株式会社ファンコミュニケーションズ.
The Yokkaichi and Ichihara locations of Steak no Asakuma, operated by 株式会社あさくま, will simultaneously hold the “Takumi Meat Festival,” an all-you-can-eat premium steak event, on Oct. 29, 2026. Free for children under elementary school age.
“It’s not only executives who move a company” | Leadership and management training begins for about 30 employees, from assistant section chiefs to department-level staff. Building an organization where every employee demonstrates leadership [株式会社KURUKURU]
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株式会社KURUKURU launched “leadership training” for mid-level employees and “manager training” for managers in August 2026, working to build an organization where every employee demonstrates leadership.
Facts
About 30 people, from assistant section chiefs to department-level staff
33 participants in total
Leadership training (4 sessions in total)
Manager training (5 sessions in total)
Increased about 1.7 times in 1 year
93% of participants said, “My interest in pursuing this increased”
[TAION × AND COUTURE] First collaborative down collection unveiled on Friday, Oct. 23!
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AND COUTURE, the women’s fashion brand of 株式会社バーンデストローズジャパンリミテッド, and Japanese inner-down brand TAION will open advance reservations for their first collaborative down collection on Oct. 23, 2026, with in-store sales beginning Nov. 12.
10 years of love. uka’s kenzan brush collection has grown to about 32 times its initial level!
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To mark the 10th anniversary of its scalp brush “uka scalp brush kenzan,” uka launched a collection campaign in September 2026. The average monthly number collected increased to about 32 times its initial level.
According to a survey by おうちにプロ on mishaps while cleaning at home, 87% of respondents had damaged furniture or fixtures while cleaning, with floors and flooring the most commonly damaged areas. The most common cause of accidents was “using too much force,” and many respondents said they had stopped scrubbing forcefully as a precaution. The survey also found that “the inside of air conditioners” was the area people most wanted to leave to professional cleaners.
[ANNA SUI] Limited-quantity, grown-up gothic pieces arrive: a dramatic new collection featuring roses and butterflies
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ANNA SUI is releasing limited-quantity accessories featuring roses and butterflies. They will be sold at department stores nationwide, including 東武百貨店池袋店, and through the official online store. A Christmas fair will also be held.
Esports team “REJECT” Identity V division takes on Identity V Japan League 2026 Fall in pursuit of back-to-back titles
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The Identity V division of esports team “REJECT,” operated by 株式会社REJECT, will compete in Identity V Japan League 2026 Fall, which begins on October 24, 2026, vying for back-to-back titles and a place in COA.
Facts
Total prize money: 20,000,000 yen
8 teams over 14 days
REJECT is an esports team founded in 2018
An international tournament with a total prize pool of more than 10 billion yen
The synopsis and preview stills for Episode 2, “Traveler,” of the TV anime “dreamland” are here! Junichi Suwabe and Miyu Irino join the cast! The creditless ending video is also out!
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The synopsis and preview stills for Episode 2 of the TV anime “dreamland,” additional cast members Junichi Suwabe and Miyu Irino, and the creditless ending video have been released.
[STPR] Details of its AGF2026 appearance revealed! STPR Family arrives in the Ikebukuro area with videos, an advertising truck and more!
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株式会社STPR will exhibit at Animate Girls Festival 2026, held in Ikebukuro on November 7 and 8, 2026, with activities featuring all 6 STPR Family groups. The campaign will also include video screenings at Hareza Vision, an advertising truck, collaborations with スイーツパラダイス and ラウンドワン, and a digital rally across the Ikebukuro area.
[How children spend their days off] SAJ ski camp departing 11/21 — 2 nights, 3 days
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株式会社プラスワン教育, a subsidiary of 株式会社リソー教育グループ, will hold the ski camp “SAJ Ski Camp Departing 11/21 — 2 Nights, 3 Days” in Shiga Kogen, Nagano Prefecture, for 3 days from November 21, 2026. The camp will be led by SAJ-certified instructors.
From caseplay, No. 1 in supported device models, collaborations and designs: smartphone cases from “COZY,” the apparel brand created by baseball influencer CLAY, launch in a lineup of more than 170 models!
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caseplay, operated by 株式会社FOX, will release smartphone cases from “COZY,” the apparel brand of baseball influencer CLAY, on October 23, 2026. Made with eco-conscious materials and offering impact protection, the cases will be available for more than 170 models, including iPhone and Android devices.
Yurakucho’s I’M A SHOW presents “Wednesday Night Talk SHOW”: the 2nd installment features Moonriders’ Keiichi Suzuki and Haruo Chikada, both born in 1951, in an unfiltered conversation you can only hear here!
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The 2nd installment of “Wednesday Night Talk SHOW,” a conversation series hosted by 株式会社サンライズプロモーション, will take place on November 18, 2026, at I’M A SHOW in Yurakucho, Tokyo, featuring a special talk between Keiichi Suzuki of the Moonriders and Haruo Chikada.
[FIT-EASY Racing shines in the autumn sunshine of Takayama!] Yamada and Fujii of the racing team “FIT-EASY Racing,” operated by Fit Easy, take the JN-3 class win and claim the series championship!
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The racing team “FIT-EASY Racing,” operated by フィットイージー株式会社, competed in Round 8 of the All Japan Rally Championship in Takayama, Gifu Prefecture. The Yamada/Fujii team won the JN-3 class and claimed the series championship, while the Mogami/Kofuji team won in MCC and the Sumiyama/Yamamoto team placed 4th in the JN-5 class.
Post-event online sales begin for the TV anime “The Demon’s Bride” POP UP SHOP!
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Post-event online sales of merchandise from the TV anime “The Demon’s Bride” POP UP SHOP have begun on the “THEキャラ” online store. Orders will be accepted from October 23 to December 7, 2026.
Post-event online sales of Blu-ray products begin from the Radio Drama Mo Dao Zu Shi (MiMi) Official Teahouse!
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Post-event online sales of products from the Radio Drama Mo Dao Zu Shi (MiMi) Official Teahouse have begun on the THEキャラ online store. Orders will be accepted from October 23 to November 5, 2026.
Kyoto-based vegan restaurant “mumokuteki cafe KYOTO” to offer its Christmas-exclusive “Noel Chocolat ～with Soy Coffee Ice Cream～” for a limited time from November 2
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Kyoto vegan cafe “mumokuteki cafe KYOTO,” operated by 株式会社ヒューマンフォーラム, will offer its Christmas-exclusive dessert “Noel Chocolat ～with Soy Coffee Ice Cream～” for a limited time from November 2 to December 25, 2026. The vegan chocolate cake, made with cashews and cocoa sponge, is served with soy coffee ice cream.
“S-PiCK CAFE,” a collaboration cafe from fashion brand “スピンズ” and sweets buffet “スイーツパラダイス,” announces its next collaboration: “もちわさ日,” depicting the everyday lives of a cat owner and their beloved cats!
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The next collaboration for “S-PiCK CAFE,” jointly run by “SPINNS,” operated by 株式会社ヒューマンフォーラム, and “スイーツパラダイス,” operated by Inoue Shoji, will be “もちわさ日,” a character property depicting the everyday life of an owner and their 4 beloved cats.
Yoyogi Park's skatepark becomes a nighttime playground where everyone can play, featuring art by ネイキッド.
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株式会社ネイキッド will handle the projection mapping direction and production for “SHIBUYA LIGHT PLAY,” taking place at Yoyogi Park BE STAGE from November 1 to 8, 2026.
[Preorders now open] A solution to storage shortages, lack of charging options and arm fatigue in the HiAce 200 Series. A high-grade console box combining luxury and functionality is now available, with a design registration application pending.
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Fun Standard株式会社 began accepting preorders in October 2026 for a console box made specifically for the HiAce 200 Series under its automotive accessories brand CRAFTWORKS. Priced from 98,000 yen, it features wireless charging and ample storage.
Give your room a café feel just by setting it down. Two new color combinations have been added to the cactus arrangements in mug-shaped planters.
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Fun Standard株式会社 has added 2 new color combinations to “RYOHAKU,” BELLEMOND’s latte mug-style cactus arrangement: green with a red Gymnocalycium mihanovichii, and white with a yellow Gymnocalycium mihanovichii. The price is 4,980 yen (tax included).
Facts
The latte mug type is priced at 4,980 yen (tax included).
The planter measures approximately 14 cm wide × 12 cm deep × 11.5 cm high.
An exclusive broadcast of the behind-the-scenes documentary special on “SEKAI NO OWARI DOME TOUR 2026 ‘THE CINEMA’” will air on CS Nippon Plus on Sunday, Nov. 29, at 21:00! The concert itself will also air on Oct. 31!
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株式会社ＣＳ日本 announced that the concert itself will air on October 31, followed by an exclusive broadcast of the behind-the-scenes documentary special on November 29, on “日テレプラス ドラマ・アニメ・音楽ライブ.”
株式会社セブン‐イレブン・ジャパン will hold a 5-day sale from October 27 to 31, offering all Chinese steamed buns at セブン‐イレブン stores nationwide for 20 yen off the standard price.
[Breaking!! Good news for gut health, back in the spotlight for boosting immunity!] A new gut-health soup recipe book featuring recipes to help prevent obesity and aging, boost immunity, promote beautiful skin and support restful sleep goes on sale Nov. 20!!
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株式会社主婦と生活社 will release “Easy Gut-Health Soups,” a soup recipe book focused on gut health, on November 20. Written by料理家・管理栄養士の新谷友里江さん, the book features 63 soup recipes aimed at supporting immune cell health, promoting beautiful skin and helping prevent aging.
New musical “Nikola Tesla: The Lone Genius Edison Feared” begins streaming stage footage tomorrow, October 24! A backstage tour video bonus has also been announced!
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Stage footage from the Tokyo production of the new musical “Nikola Tesla: The Lone Genius Edison Feared,” produced by Horipro, will be available to stream on PIA LIVE STREAM from October 24. Viewing tickets cost 5,500 yen (tax included) and come with bonus content, including a backstage tour video.
Facts
Starting tomorrow, October 24
Until 22:20 on Sunday, November 8
100 minutes, nonstop
Told by 4 actors
[Viewing ticket price] 5,500 yen (tax included)
[Price] 2,000 yen (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社ホリプロ、PIA LIVE STREAM、トラック1、トラック3、トラック2、トラック4、梅棒、treetop、ぴあ、Sony
w-inds. to celebrate its 25th anniversary with a concert tour broadcast on TBS Channel 1 on Saturday, November 14! A newly filmed interview special, rare footage of the 1st tour and other related programs will also air back-to-back!
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株式会社TBSテレビ announced that an exclusive broadcast of “GOLDEN SINGLES,” the 25th anniversary concert tour by dance-vocal unit w-inds., will air on TBSチャンネル1 on November 14. A total of 5 programs, including past tours and a newly filmed interview, will air consecutively that day.
On sale October 30! “Tsumugi,” the first photo book by voice actor 七瀬つむぎ. A cover comment from 上坂すみれ has been revealed!
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The first photo book by voice actor 七瀬つむぎ, “Tsumugi,” will be released on October 30, 2026. It will feature a cover comment from 上坂すみれ and be available with retailer-exclusive bonuses at アニメイト, ゲーマーズ, インフォスクエア and other stores.
Facts
Will be released on Friday, October 30
Spring 2026
Suggested retail price: 3,960 yen (tax included)
Price: ¥5,170 (tax included)
Price: ¥5,720 (tax included)
Price: 11,000 yen (tax included)
Date: Saturday, January 16, 2027
Date: Sunday, January 17, 2027
Application period: through Sunday, December 13, 2026
MFS releases new song “JumpingDa” today. A playful track, created in a first collaboration with longtime ally CH.0.
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Rapper MFS released “JumpingDa,” a new song made in a first collaboration with DJ/producer CH.0, on October 23. Mixing was handled by Liam Nolan, mastering by Stuart Hawkes, and the cover artwork by Kenta Kawabata.
Smartphone app game “Browser Sangokushi Ten”: 1st anniversary! New general 《水鏡娘》 arrives!
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株式会社マーベラス will mark the 1st anniversary of its smartphone app game “Browser Sangokushi Ten” with the launch of a new 《水鏡娘》 character gacha, an update to the regular gacha lineup and other campaigns starting October 23, 2026.
An exclusive live stream on U-NEXT of the tour finale at Kyocera Dome Osaka, from INIグループ’s largest-ever 5th anniversary dome tour!
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株式会社U-NEXT announced that it will exclusively stream live the tour finale of “2026 INI 5TH ANNIVERSARY DOME TOUR [CITY OF LIGHTS],” taking place at Kyocera Dome Osaka on November 15.
“OH! Mikey Special Exhibition: Discover the World of Oh! Mikey Through Film and Exhibits” brings Mikey and the gang together in Shibuya! Event details revealed!
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株式会社パルコ will hold “OH! Mikey Special Exhibition,” a multi-part event themed around the 2000s mannequin drama “Oh! Mikey,” at SPACE PART 3 by PARCO from November 3 to December 3, 2026. The event will feature screenings, exhibits and merchandise sales.
Facts
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026 (national holiday)
Thursday, Dec. 3
All items priced at 1,800 yen
Original merchandise to be sold for the first time in 16 years
Featuring 21 episodes
A selection of 18 episodes
Companies mentioned：株式会社パルコ、パルコ、吉本興業株式会社、石橋プロダクション、SPACE PART 3 by PARCO、PARCO ART
All races of the world’s premier international G1 racing festival, the 2026 Breeders’ Cup, to be streamed live for free on ABEMA on Sunday, November 1, 2026
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ABEMA has announced that it will stream all races of the 2026 Breeders’ Cup, the world’s premier horse racing festival, live for free on November 1, 2026. The event is drawing attention for the Japanese horse Forever Young’s bid for consecutive wins, among other storylines, and will welcome Yuichi Fukunaga as a special guest.
Philippine P-POP group VXON set for its long-awaited first performance in Japan at the “Philippine Festival Tokyo 2026” in Yoyogi Park!
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Philippine P-POP group VXON will appear at the “Philippine Festival Tokyo 2026,” held at Yoyogi Park on November 28 and 29, 2026, for its first performance in Japan and a live debut of its first Japanese-language song, “KNT (君の特別) Kimi no Tokubetsu.”
Facts
A five-member boy group from the Philippines
Original2026年11月28日（土）・29日（日）
Admission: Free
Available to stream starting Friday, October 16, 2026
Debuted in 2022
Companies mentioned：ぴあ株式会社、VXON、Cornerstone Entertainment、Cornerstone Music、LINE MUSIC、Apple Music、Spotify、Amazon Music
The “三重っぱり寄席,” which sold out immediately all 3 times it was held, evolves into the “三重っぱりフェス”! バッテリィズ寺家’s “三重っぱりフェス” is set to take place!
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The “三重っぱりフェス,” hosted by バッテリィズ寺家, is set to take place on January 16, 2027. The event evolves from the comedy show, which sold out all 3 times it was held, and will welcome guests including 吉田沙保里 as a large-scale event.
Original「TVアニメ『SAKAMOTO DAYS』 POP UP STREET in 奥山おまいりまち・浅草西参道商店街」が開催決定！
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株式会社アルマビアンカ, which operates AMNIBUS, has announced that it will hold a POP UP STREET event for the TV anime SAKAMOTO DAYS at 奥山おまいりまち・浅草西参道商店街 in Asakusa starting November 6, 2026.
A digital experience that gets you moving in a former school building. Digital sport HADO to appear at SOEDA-LAN 2026, hosted by Soeda Town
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HADO, an AR sport developed by 株式会社meleap, will offer a free trial booth at SOEDA-LAN 2026, a community revitalization event taking place in Soeda Town, Fukuoka Prefecture, on November 14 and 15, 2026.
SHIFT launches “System Health and Emergency Support Program” to address EOL and potential risks in systems currently in operation
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株式会社SHIFT has launched its “System Health and Emergency Support Program” to address EOL and potential risks in systems currently in operation. Starting with a free, AI-powered basic assessment, the program provides end-to-end support, including patch application, modernization, the AI testing service ネムラナイ, maintenance and operations automation, and security measures through THREAT-AQ.
Voice actor Minori Fujidera, whose many roles include Auru Omegawa in “Waccha PriMagi!,” Natsumi Hinata in “Keroro Gunsō☆,” and Sakue Iwata in “A Star Brighter Than the Sun,” appears in the web series “声優図鑑 by 声優グランプリ”!
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Voice actor Minori Fujidera appears in the web series “声優図鑑 by 声優グランプリ,” with an interview and newly shot photos now available. In addition, 10 types of bromide photo cards will be sold through “声グラ＋.”
【らくたま × クラファンch】Marking its 50th fund, answering investors’ questions. YouTube video released discussing the background behind the fund design
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Members of らくたま, a real estate crowdfunding platform operated by 株式会社フロンティアグループ, appeared in an interview with specialist media outlet クラファンch. To mark its 50th fund, they released a YouTube video explaining the background behind the fund design and changes to services for investors.
Facts
Marking its 50th fund
October 23, 2026, 17:00
50 winners selected by lottery
A digital gift worth 2,000 yen
Projected annual yield of 8.1％
With an investment period of approximately 12 months
A uniquely designed driver’s license case that lets you see your face will be available for a limited time at the Roadster “いいがやミーティング5th”!
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株式会社プロト will sell limited-edition driver’s license cases for all Roadster types (NA, NB, NC, ND) at “いいがやミーティング5th.” The genuine leather case features a design that reveals the face area.
Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture, has received a donation of 70 spot coolers from アイリスオーヤマ株式会社 through the corporate hometown tax donation program. The units will be used at elementary and junior high schools, community centers, and disaster-prevention warehouses in the city to help prevent heatstroke and improve educational environments.
Farming Simulator 25 content expansion pack “Beans & Alpacas” unveils new houses and objects
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株式会社セガ has unveiled houses and objects, the new farming region of Catuaí, and farm machinery to be added in the “Beans & Alpacas” content expansion pack for Farming Simulator 25.
Facts
6 new types of houses will be introduced
More than 80 new objects will be added
More than 25 new farm machinery models will be implemented
From more than 150 of the world’s leading farm machinery manufacturers
More than 400 machines and items will be featured
A total of 25 crops can be grown
Playable with up to 6 players
Companies mentioned：株式会社セガ、GIANTS Software、Iseki、Kubota、Case IH、CLAAS、Fendt、John Deere、Massey Ferguson、New Holland、Valtra、Colombo Industries、Steam、Epic Games Store
“未来館ArtTe（アルッテ）2026” to be held on Saturday, November 14!
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Fukuyama City will hold “未来館ArtTe（アルッテ）2026” at FPCO Arena Fukuyama on November 14, 2026. The event aims to build momentum for the development of the “Children’s Future Center (provisional name),” which is targeted to begin operations during fiscal 2029.
India deepens cooperation with Poland, aims to double bilateral trade
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
George, an Indian Foreign Ministry official, said India and Poland are deepening economic and strategic cooperation, with both sides aiming to double bilateral trade from the current $6.3 billion to $12 billion by 2030. During Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s visit, Poland’s businesses were invited to participate in India’s “Make in India” policy. The sides also discussed supply chain resilience, critical minerals and intelligence sharing.
Beijing expands overseas tax collection; Chinese tycoons move offshore funds to US banks
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
As Beijing expands its investigations into overseas assets and imposes taxes retroactively, Chinese tycoons are moving offshore funds from Hong Kong or Singapore to US banks to avoid oversight. Although the US does not participate in the Common Reporting Standard (CRS), lawyers warn that this is only a temporary measure and that fund transfers leave a paper trail and cannot eliminate tax obligations.
Facts
The official 90-day transition period without late fees
Ended on October 22, 2026
The “Announcement on Matters Concerning Individual Income Tax on Offshore Trusts,” issued on July 24
Some people had opened accounts within 2 months
Companies mentioned：中央社、CNBC、中國財政部、國家稅務總局、新加坡金睿資本、Golden Acacia Capital、OECD、紐約財富規畫顧問、香港中倫律師事務所、北京煒衡律師事務所、W&H Law Firm、新加坡銀行、Bank of Singapore
Typhoon Jongdari hits Yunlin; 12,000 households lose power and 9 people are hospitalized
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Typhoon Jongdari hit Yunlin County, leaving about 12,000 households without power and sending 9 people to hospital. Taiwan Power Company is continuing repairs to restore electricity.
Facts
About 12,000 households across the county lost power at one point
9 people were hospitalized after falling in strong winds or being struck by objects
As of 5 p.m. today, 3,679 households were still without power
A total of 329 cases were reported across the county
In response to Trump administration’s demand, Japan considers expanding how defense spending is calculated
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
In response to the US demand to raise defense spending to 3.5% of GDP, the Japanese government is considering expanding the scope of what counts as defense spending to include energy, ODA and research and development. However, there are internal concerns that this could cut actual procurement budgets.
Facts
From fiscal 2027 onward
3.5% of gross domestic product (GDP)
The GDP forecast for fiscal 2026
The Defense Ministry budget accounts for only 1.3% of GDP
Even including related expenses, it reaches only 1.5%
An additional 10 trillion yen would be needed in a single fiscal year
The Japanese government revised it at the end of 2022
4 areas, including cybersecurity and international cooperation
KMT questions government investment subsidy for 曠世智能; Su Chiao-hui camp says it followed the law
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
KMT spokesperson Lu Chia-kai questioned the government investment subsidy awarded to 曠世智能, whose board includes Su Chiao-chun, the younger sister of Democratic Progressive Party New Taipei mayoral candidate Su Chiao-hui. Su Chiao-hui’s camp said the matter was handled in accordance with the law and that Su Chiao-chun is not the person in charge.
September motor vehicle retail sales rebound, up 20.3% year on year; ministry forecasts moderate growth ahead
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Ministry of Economic Affairs’ Department of Statistics released September revenue figures for wholesale, retail and food services. Motor vehicle retail revenue rose 20.3% year on year, reaching a record high for the same month, and the ministry forecasts moderate growth ahead.
Facts
Up 20.3% year on year
Retail revenue in September was NT$430.1 billion
Motor vehicle retail revenue was NT$78.1 billion
Revenue for the first 9 months was NT$3.7283 trillion
Highway traffic demand falls on first day of the Guangfu holiday due to typhoon; some ramp closures canceled
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 交通部高速公路局 said traffic demand is expected to fall on the first day of the Guangfu holiday due to Typhoon Co-May, so planned ramp closures, including those at the National Freeway 1 Pingzhen System Interchange, have been canceled. Measures such as toll suspensions will remain in place.
Economic rebound fails to ease pressure on livelihoods; discontent simmers in developing countries
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Developing countries are pursuing economic reforms to attract investment, but inflation, the removal of subsidies and rising prices continue to strain livelihoods, fueling public discontent and the risk of social unrest.
Typhoon Co-May approaches, raising risk of heavy rain; overview of work and school closures on the 24th
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 中央氣象署 issued sea and land typhoon warnings for Typhoon Co-May. By noon tomorrow, 16 counties and cities, including Taipei, New Taipei and Keelung, as well as Taoyuan, Hsinchu and Miaoli, are expected to meet the criteria for suspending work and classes. Each county or city government will decide whether to suspend work and classes. Tainan City, Kaohsiung City and Pingtung County announced that work and classes will proceed as usual; most other counties and cities have yet to make an announcement.
Co-May expected to slow or stall; waves of 10.6 meters in Lanyu set record
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 氣象署 said Typhoon Co-May is expected to slow down and may stall. Waves measuring 10.6 meters were recorded in Lanyu, a new high, as warnings for giant waves and strong winds were issued.
Typhoon Co-May approaches; Taipei Metro's Wenhu Line and elevated sections to halt service from 6 p.m.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Due to Typhoon Co-May, the 台北捷運公司 announced that the Taipei Metro's Wenhu Line and high-capacity ground-level and elevated sections would suspend service from 6 p.m., while underground sections such as the Tamsui-Xinyi Line would continue operating. Taipei City's disaster prevention and response office said strong gusts had been reported in several areas and urged people to avoid going out unless necessary.
Pope Leo XIV recovering after lung cancer surgery; follows doctors' advice and skips Assisi peace gathering
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
梵蒂岡 said Pope Leo XIV, head of the Catholic Church, is recovering after recently undergoing surgery for lung cancer and will follow doctors' advice by not attending a peace gathering in Assisi, Italy, next week.
Facts
Pope Leo XIV, 71
(中央社, 梵蒂岡, 23, compiled from wire reports)
After undergoing thoracic surgery last Tuesday
The pope will be unable to attend the event in Assisi on October 27
the 40th anniversary of the World Day of Prayer for Peace
On the 17th, the 5th day after surgery
Discharged from 羅馬傑梅利醫院 (Gemelli) in Rome on the 17th, the 5th day after surgery
Kinmen council candidate suspected of vote-buying with cash; prosecutors' detention request approved
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A man surnamed Dong, a candidate for the Kinmen County Council, is suspected of vote-buying with cash. After continuing their investigation and seizing NT$155,000 in alleged bribes, prosecutors applied to the court for his detention and a ban on visits, and the request was approved.
September manufacturing output below expectations; MOEA cites changes in server product mix
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The manufacturing production index for September was 143.31, below the Ministry of Economic Affairs' original forecast range of 146.03 to 150.03. The ministry's Department of Statistics said the main reason was a month-on-month decline in the computer, electronic and optical products industry, with server output affected by manufacturers' changing product mix. However, demand for AI applications and consumer electronics inventory continued to drive record production of electronic components, including foundry and packaging and testing services.
Facts
September manufacturing production index: 143.31
September manufacturing production index ranged from 146.03 to 150.03
September industrial production index: 140.76
Up 19.17% year on year
Up 20.21% year on year
The industrial production index for the first 9 months of this year was 133.10
Up 20.53% year on year
Manufacturing production index: 135.48
Growth of 21.83%
September electronic components production index: 165.63
Up 23.62 year on year
Integrated circuit industry index: 192.26
Up 26.51 year on year
Down 15.38% month on month
Up 45.92% year on year in September
Positive growth for 39 consecutive months
September panel and component production index: 36.89
Down 36.39% year on year
Negative growth for 5 consecutive months
Basic metals industry up 1.39% year on year
Machinery and equipment industry...up 26.02% year on year
Down 4.29% year on year
October manufacturing production index forecast at 141.56 to 145.86
U.S. Citigroup approved to establish wholly owned securities firm in China
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
China's securities regulator approved U.S.-based 花旗集團 to establish a wholly owned securities firm in China, 花旗證券（中國）有限公司, with registered capital of 1.2 billion yuan, making it China's 7th wholly foreign-owned securities firm.
Due to Typhoon Co-May, Taoyuan International Airport had canceled 563 flights by 5 p.m., including 523 passenger flights and 40 cargo flights, while the number of people at the airport fell significantly. The airport company carried out precautionary bridge tie-down operations and repaired a loose aluminum panel at Terminal One. It reminded travelers to check flight information and pay attention to transportation disruptions.
Typhoon Pabuk approaches; Lienchiang County braces for strong winds and high waves
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
As Typhoon Pabuk approaches, the Matsu weather station said the storm’s radius could make landfall from tonight through tomorrow morning. Lienchiang County’s disaster response center has been upgraded to Level One activation. The Coast Guard Administration urged the public to beware of strong winds and high waves and stay away from the coast.
Beware of scams amid baseball fever: fake online sales of merchandise swindle 22 people; police arrest 2 suspects
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
New Taipei City police busted a fraud scheme involving fake online sales of baseball merchandise and apprehended 2 suspects surnamed Chuang and Huang. A review found 22 victims, with losses totaling about NT$100,000.
Asian Para Games: Fang Zhenyu and Pu Guiyu win men’s doubles badminton bronze, joke that they are like colleagues
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Taiwanese badminton players Fang Zhenyu and Pu Guiyu won the men’s doubles bronze at the Nagoya Asian Para Games, while Fang also took silver in the SU5 singles event. The pair have played together for 8 years and joke that they get along like colleagues. Their daily routines may differ, but they have excellent chemistry.
Facts
2926 Nagoya Asian Para Games
A total of 10 athletes are competing
The Jakarta Asian Para Games 8 years ago
More opportunities to compete together in the past 2 years