ZERO HALLIBURTON unveils “ZH-Monogram 2,” a stylish travel-casual bag featuring a beautiful monogram pattern
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U.S.-based total luggage brand ZERO HALLIBURTON will launch its “ZH-Monogram2” bag series, featuring a chic update to its monogram pattern, in mid-October 2026.
New career possibilities for Kenjiro Tsuda and Ryogo Matsumaru！？ doda X consultants review and publish their “Future Career Timeline”
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Career-change service doda X, operated by パーソルキャリア株式会社, will publish new content in October 2026 featuring consultants’ edits to the “Future Career Timeline” of Kenjiro Tsuda and Ryogo Matsumaru, and will run transit ads at major stations in Tokyo.
Popular character Kuromi to visit グランドメルキュール別府湾リゾート＆スパ on New Year’s Day 2027. Limited-time year-end and New Year events will also be held
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グランドメルキュール別府湾リゾート＆スパ will hold a special event featuring Sanrio character Kuromi on New Year’s Day 2027. During the winter break, it will also offer hands-on craft programs led by local instructors and a buffet themed around food pairings using ingredients from Oita Prefecture.
Facts
Friday, January 1, 2027
First 128 guests
First 40 groups per session
Adults (junior high school students and older): 10,500 yen (tax included)
Elementary school students: 8,000 yen (tax included)
Young children (preschoolers aged 3–6): 2,500 yen (tax included)
Study reveals link between walnut protein in household dust and sensitization in infants and young children with atopic dermatitis
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A joint study by 八尾市立病院, 株式会社ダスキン and 武庫川女子大学 found that, among infants and young children with atopic dermatitis who had not eaten walnuts, higher concentrations of walnut protein in household dust were associated with walnut sensitization.
[はま寿司] “Large-cut Southern Bluefin Tuna Tenmi, 100 yen (110 yen including tax)” arrives at はま寿司！ “Wakame Menchi Sushi with Wakame from Awaji Island” and “Boiled Oozuwaigani Crab from Hokkaido” also available for a limited time！
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はま寿司, operated by 株式会社はま寿司, will offer 3 limited-time products from October 27—large-cut Southern Bluefin Tuna Tenmi, Wakame Menchi Sushi with Wakame from Awaji Island, and boiled Oozuwaigani Crab from Hokkaido—and run a campaign.
10th anniversary！ 16 collaboration products inspired by the globally beloved Netflix series “Stranger Things” arrive at セブン‐イレブン stores nationwide！
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株式会社セブン‐イレブン・ジャパン will release 16 collaboration products at セブン‐イレブン stores nationwide to mark the 10th anniversary of the Netflix series “Stranger Things,” and will hold a digital stamp rally.
“Uma Musume: Pretty Derby” new short anime “Umayuru Furugēto!” launches advance streaming of its second theme song, “Yuru Yuru SAMBA”！ Cast comments also included！
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株式会社Cygames began advance streaming of “Yuru Yuru SAMBA,” the second theme song for the new short anime “Umayuru Furugēto!” from “Uma Musume: Pretty Derby,” on October 26.
Popular “Harry Potter” motifs come to petit cakes and baked sweets♪ Available for a limited time and in limited quantities from November 1
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株式会社銀座コージーコーナー, in partnership with ワーナーブラザース・ディスカバリー グローバル・コンシューマープロダクツ, will sell collaboration sweets inspired by the “Harry Potter” series from November 1, 2026.
Facts
From Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
“<Harry Potter> Collection (9 pieces)”
“<Harry Potter> Cookie Gift (6 pieces)”
“<Harry Potter> Cookie Tin (12 pieces)”
3,564 yen including tax
951 yen including tax
¥1,836, tax included
Companies mentioned：株式会社銀座コージーコーナー、ワーナーブラザース・ディスカバリー グローバル・コンシューマープロダクツ、Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
[お好み焼本舗] Treats for children！ Plus, a 10% off coupon is available through the official app
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お好み焼本舗, operated by 株式会社物語コーポレーション, will give “kids’ treats” to children in elementary school or younger as a Halloween promotion from October 26, 2026, and distribute a 10% off coupon for specific courses to official app members.
The Landscape Photography Award 2026 Exhibition, presented by the bimonthly magazine “Landscape Photography,” will be held at アイデムフォトギャラリー［シリウス］, operated by 株式会社アイデム. The exhibition will feature a total of 48 works: winners of the 24th Shinzo Maeda Award and top prize winners of the 2026 magazine photo contest.
A new large-scale project for the media-mix project 『D4DJ』 launches! Member auditions for a new unit to be jointly held by 株式会社スレイプニル and BADKNee
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株式会社DONUTS announced that, as part of a new large-scale project for the media-mix project 『D4DJ』, 株式会社スレイプニル and music label BADKNee will jointly hold auditions for members of a new unit. Applications will be accepted from October 25 to November 23, 2026.
Facts
Begins Sunday, October 25, 2026
Original2026年11月23日(月・祝)23:59
Women aged 14 to 25 living in Japan
Companies mentioned：株式会社DONUTS、株式会社スレイプニル、BADKNee、O-VER-KiLL、ビクターエンタテインメント、EMERGE FEST、BiSH、Girls be bad、POPPiNG EMO、KIRA:MINA、SUPER REPLiCA、LΛMBDA、Buzz72+、スクランブルズ、avex trax、mixch.tv、ミクチャ
A limited-time shop where you can find new favorites at Metro Opus 谷町九丁目east, featuring 「ワンズテラス」, 「ラグタグ」 and 「イッツデモ」—October 28, 2026–January 12, 2027
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ワールドグループ will hold a limited-time pop-up featuring 3 brands—「ワンズテラス」, 「ラグタグ」 and 「イッツデモ」—at Metro Opus 谷町九丁目east, operated by Osaka Metro, from October 28, 2026, to January 12, 2027.
Digital edition of the Asahi Shimbun’s “教材コース” offered free through the end of the fiscal year to the first 50 schools; open to junior and senior high schools nationwide
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株式会社朝日新聞社 will run a campaign offering its digital edition “教材コースfor students” free through the end of the fiscal year to the first 50 junior and senior high schools nationwide. Applications are open through December 25, 2026.
【Cumulative sales of 160,000 copies】The much-anticipated 6th installment of the talked-about Nordic comic essay series, 『北欧こじらせ日記 ふたり暮らし編』, goes on sale November 26. Limited buyer bonus announced
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世界文化社 will release the 6th installment of its Nordic comic essay series, 『北欧こじらせ日記 ふたり暮らし編』, on November 26, 2026. Cumulative print sales have exceeded 160,000 copies, and the list price is 1,760 yen (tax included).
The first-ever new series in the history of 「パイの実」 with pie as the star: 「旅するパイの実」 is here! The first installment is the classic American apple pie 「旅するパイの実＜アメリカンアップルパイ＞」, on sale nationwide from Tuesday, November 3 (national holiday)
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株式会社ロッテ is launching 「旅するパイの実」, the first new series in the history of its long-selling 「パイの実」 to put pie center stage. The first installment, 「旅するパイの実＜アメリカンアップルパイ＞」, will go on sale nationwide from November 3. Related anime and collaboration merchandise with エイコー and ヴィレッジヴァンガード are also being rolled out.
Facts
The “top flaky crust” has been increased by 1.3 times (Note 1)
The apple filling in the center has been increased by 1.1 times (Note 2)
Net weight: 73 g
Estimated retail price: around 260 yen (tax included)
Will go on sale nationwide from Tuesday, November 3 (national holiday)
Release date: Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (national holiday)
【Survey of women in their 20s to 50s】The benefits of “time for yourself”: About 73% say it gives them peace of mind. What helps people stick with going to the gym or exercising?
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A survey of 172 women in their 20s to 50s conducted by 株式会社NEXER Group and 株式会社フィットクルー found that about 73% feel more at ease when they have “time for themselves.” Respondents also indicated that clear pricing and child-friendly options and online booking environments can make it easier to keep going to the gym.
A brand making its Japan debut joins the lineup! The renewed 「グランアルチザン」, featuring an “open kitchen,” opens Wednesday, December 2. A new chapter for 伊勢丹新宿店’s “洋菓子サンク プロジェクト”
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The 「グランアルチザン」 confectionery area on the 1st basement floor of the main building at 伊勢丹新宿店 will reopen on December 2, 2026, with 5 brands opening there, including 3 making their Japan debut.
サッポロビール will launch 「サッポロ生ビール黒ラベル ＥＸＴＲＡ ＤＥＥＰ」 in limited quantities on October 27. Made with specially selected malt and aged 1.2 times longer than the standard product, it has a planned sales volume of 250,000 cases.
【Survey on agricultural machinery】70% cite “breakdowns and rising repair costs” as the reason for replacing equipment. Meanwhile, more than 30% store machinery they no longer use
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A survey by 株式会社NEXER Group and クロバト農機買取 found that 70% of agricultural machinery replacements are due to breakdowns and rising repair costs, while more than 30% of respondents store machinery they no longer use.
80 years after the war, a truth long kept hidden… A war mystery by a former newspaper reporter that delves into the depths of human nature: 『アダムとイヴの選択』 goes on sale October 26
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『アダムとイヴの選択』, a war mystery by 一本木透, a former 朝日新聞 reporter, will be published by 小学館 on October 26, 2026. This socially conscious work depicts the fates and sins of ordinary people against the backdrop of the Pacific War.
Facts
80 years after the war
List price: 2,420 yen (including tax)
On sale October 26, 2026
Original四六判 288頁
Winner of the Excellence Award at the 27th Ayukawa Tetsuya Award
Saturday, October 31, in Fuji City: “An Orchestra for the First Time, from Age 0” — “All Aboard!” Halloween Special
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Announcement of the Halloween Special performance of 「0歳からの・はじめてのオーケストラ」, hosted by 株式会社アンフィニ and scheduled for October 31, 2026, at Fuji City Cultural Center Rose Theater. The participatory concert will be performed by サロンオーケストラジャパン, and tickets are on sale through カンフェティ (operated by ロングランプランニング株式会社).
ぴあ株式会社 supported the planning and production of AOKI’s booth at 横浜国立大学’s Tokiwa Festival 2026. Activities included sustainability initiatives and hands-on experiences with an AI fitting tool.
Facts
This year marks its 3rd year
Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026
Sunday, Nov. 1
Estimated vegetable intake in approximately several dozen seconds
【LILY BROWN】The annual web-exclusive lucky bag, HAPPY BOX 2027, reveals its contents for the first time! Two options tailored to warm and cool undertones will be available. Reservations open Nov. 17 (Tue).
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LILY BROWN, a women’s brand operated by 株式会社マッシュスタイルラボ, will begin taking reservations for its 2027 lucky bag, HAPPY BOX 2027, on Nov. 17. The 2 options are designed for warm and cool undertones, and are priced at ¥13,200.
The もう中学生 25th Anniversary Tour will visit 3 cities—Tokyo, Osaka and Nagano! Commemorative projects, including an 伊勢丹 POPUP and the release of the original picture book もう図鑑, are also in the works!
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A 3-city tour by もう中学生 has been announced to mark the 25th anniversary of their career. Related projects include a POPUP shop at 伊勢丹 and the release of an original picture book, with ticket sales now underway.
【JAF Fukushima】株式会社グランデコリゾート and JAF福島支部 team up to support tourism during the autumn foliage season
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JAF福島支部, a branch of 一般社団法人日本自動車連盟, is teaming up with 株式会社グランデコリゾート to distribute a JAF smartphone app coupon offering ¥500 off round-trip fares on the Grandeco Urabandai Ropeway from Oct. 13 to Nov. 8, 2026.
283PRODUCTION POP UP SHOP ～笑顔、その永劫の光～ to open starting Nov. 27 (Fri)!
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株式会社ブシロードクリエイティブ will hold 283PRODUCTION POP UP SHOP ～笑顔、その永劫の光～ at its Akihabara main store starting Nov. 27, 2026. The event will feature newly illustrated merchandise and bonuses related to THE IDOLM@STER SHINY COLORS.
Facts
Friday, Nov. 27, 2026
Sunday, December 13
4,400 yen each (tax included)
2,200 yen each (tax included)
1,100 yen each (tax included)
660 yen (tax included)
¥770 (tax included)
550 yen (tax included)
440 yen (tax included)
880 yen each (tax included)
Original1会計3,000円（税込）
Companies mentioned：株式会社ブシロード、株式会社ブシロードクリエイティブ、Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
A nationwide アニメイト fair and traveling exclusive shops celebrating the 25th anniversary of Gundam Ace will launch on Nov. 7, 2026 (Sat)! A range of new merchandise, including Yoshikazu Yasuhiko’s Mobile Suit Gundam: THE ORIGIN, is coming!!
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株式会社KADOKAWA will hold a fair at アニメイト locations nationwide starting Nov. 7, 2026, to mark the 25th anniversary of the launch of Gundam Ace magazine. Exclusive shops will also be set up at アニメイト Akihabara and select other stores, selling a wide range of new merchandise, including items based on works by Yoshikazu Yasuhiko.
【URBAN RESEARCH KYOTO】 A special pop-up where Morphée × Kate Gibb’s art and products intersect will be held at URBAN RESEARCH KYOTO
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A special pop-up featuring a collaboration between London-based silk-screen artist Kate Gibb and Japanese bag brand Morphée will be held at URBAN RESEARCH KYOTO starting Nov. 6, 2026.
Facts
Nov. 6 (Fri)–Nov. 12 (Thu), 2026
Original90年代から現在に至るまで
1999
SS26
2022
Companies mentioned：株式会社アーバンリサーチ、Morphée、URBAN RESEARCH KYOTO、The Chemical Brothers、Hermès、Dries Van Noten、Pink Floyd、Paul McCartney、Middlesex University、Stussy、Apple、British Vogue、Burberry、Sony Music Entertainment
QommonsAI training held in Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture — More than 300 participants explored practical applications of a specialized consulting AI
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On Sept. 25, 2026, Polimill株式会社 held an online training session on using the generative AI QommonsAI for Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture, staff. Approximately 200 people attended in the morning and approximately 180 in the afternoon, for a total of more than 300 participants.
Facts
Sept. 25, 2026
Approximately 200 in the morning
Approximately 180 in the afternoon
More than approximately 1,100 municipalities nationwide
【Puzzle & Dragons】First-ever collaboration with The Apothecary Diaries!
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The puzzle RPG Puzzle & Dragons will hold its first collaboration event with the anime The Apothecary Diaries starting Oct. 26, 2026. The event will feature a Super Godfest, Magic Stone set sales and collaboration dungeons.
Masaho Yamada’s The Role of Business Ethics and CSR in DEIB: Focusing on the Employment of People with Disabilities and on Women, LGBT People, and Cancer Patients has received the Japan Society for Business Ethics Study’s Masakazu Mizutani Award and the Intercultural Management Society Award.
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The Role of Business Ethics and CSR in DEIB: Focusing on the Employment of People with Disabilities and on Women, LGBT People, and Cancer Patients, written by Masaho Yamada and published by 株式会社文眞堂, has received the Japan Society for Business Ethics Study’s Masakazu Mizutani Award and the Intercultural Management Society Award.
Facts
Actual employment rate of people with disabilities: 2.41%
Statutory employment rate: 2.7%
Share of companies meeting the statutory employment rate: 46.0%
【A Kamakura souvenir staple】鎌倉ウィッチ marks 1 year since its name change! A promotional offer featuring an original eco-bag starts Nov. 3, and a limited-quantity fruit cake will also be available.
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有限会社ケイワン, which operates 8 stores mainly in Kanagawa Prefecture, is marking 1 year since it changed its business name to 鎌倉ウィッチ. Starting Nov. 3, 2026, customers who spend ¥4,000 or more will receive an original eco-bag, and a limited-quantity fruit cake will also be available.
[OBC × bixid（ビサイド）] Hosting a seminar: “How to respond to clients’ business expansion: Choosing systems and preparing the work environment”
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株式会社YKプランニング and 株式会社オービックビジネスコンサルタント announced that they will stream their co-hosted seminar for accounting firms, “How to respond to clients’ business expansion: Choosing systems and preparing the work environment,” for a limited 5-day period starting November 9, 2026.
[Hakodate / HAKODATE 海峡の風] Enjoy the hot springs until 20:00 even after checkout! Plan offers stays of up to 22 hours
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HAKODATE 海峡の風 in Yunokawa Onsen, Hakodate, has launched a lodging plan that offers early check-in (13:00) and access to the large public bath until 20:00 after checkout for guests who follow the property on social media. Guests can enjoy stays of up to 31 hours.
Following the disclosure of a vulnerability in “PHP,” which powers websites, free basic checks are now available. Support is also offered for website development and renewals
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株式会社Path Fit has launched a free “PHP Vulnerability Check” that can be used by simply entering a website URL, following the disclosure of a critical PHP vulnerability on October 21, 2026. The company also offers support for new website development, renewals, and maintenance, with initial setup fees starting at 98,000 yen and monthly maintenance fees starting at 9,800 yen. Half-price plans are also available for nonprofit corporations and general incorporated associations.
Facts
Oct. 21, 2026
2 vulnerabilities (security weaknesses) were disclosed
Furukawa, Minister of State for Science and Technology Policy, visits 京都フュージョニアリング
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On October 22, Shunji Furukawa, Minister of State for Science and Technology Policy, visited the Tokyo headquarters of 京都フュージョニアリング, which develops foundational fusion energy technologies, and exchanged views on its overseas sales record and efforts toward industrialization.
Facts
Oct. 22
A global market worth approximately 120 trillion yen
Frontier proposes the “essence of marketing” that drives results in the AI era. Speaking at the “BREAK THE RULES” conference
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フロンティア株式会社 will have its managing director and CMO, Shoji Tanaka, speak at the “BREAK THE RULES” conference on October 26 and 27, 2026, presenting insights on the essence of marketing in the AI era.
Facts
Oct. 26, 2026
Oct. 27, 2026
Annual total transaction budget of around 110 billion yen
Repilates（リピラティス） | New location opening at イオン浜松西 on December 4! Store tours and free machine Pilates trial sessions from November 14
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Repilates株式会社 will open a new location inside イオン浜松西 on December 4, 2026, and will hold store tours and free machine Pilates trial sessions starting November 14.
[Kitakyushu] Labor and legal affairs DX: “Cloud Legal,” a contract and legal BPaaS equipped with legal AI, will exhibit at “RICOH Value Presentation 2026 in Kitakyushu,” hosted by Ricoh Japan
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MOLTON株式会社 will exhibit at “RICOH Value Presentation 2026 in Kitakyushu,” hosted by Ricoh Japan, and showcase “Cloud Legal,” a contract and legal BPaaS equipped with legal AI.
[November event dates announced] What determines which company AI recalls when asked, “What comes to mind when you hear ‘___’?” [Free seminar for public relations professionals]
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株式会社トドオナダ will hold a total of 8 free online seminars in November for public relations professionals and others. The company, developer of the LLM awareness measurement tool “Digidigi” and the PR effectiveness measurement tool “Qlipper,” will explain PR strategies for the AI era and how to write content that AI remembers.
Facts
Holding a total of 8 sessions in November
Capacity: 20 people per session
Web media sites from 4,000 major domestic websites
[New store] Koka Kaitori Otakaraya opens in “コープらくさい” in Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture! “高価買取おたからや コープらくさい店” opens Monday, October 26, 2026!
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株式会社いーふらん will open “高価買取おたからや コープらくさい店” inside “コープらくさい” in Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture, on October 26, 2026. The company currently operates more than 2,080 stores worldwide and offers purchasing services for gold, platinum, branded goods, and more.
[Osaka, Higashiosaka] 24-hour Qder Self Cafe opens near Kawachi-Eiwa Station, offering students and working adults around Fuse Station a new place to focus on studying, earning qualifications and work
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Qder Self Cafe, a next-generation, themed unmanned cafe operated by 株式会社富士グループ, has opened a new location in the Kawachi-Eiwa Station area of Higashiosaka, Osaka Prefecture, bringing its total number of locations in the prefecture to 6.
[Case Study] A quiz on how to celebrate a marriage, featuring 9 characters that are “neither human nor animal.” Supporting the creation of new content for くふうmarry
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株式会社on the bakery supported the creation of 9 original characters and the design of a quiz screen for くふうmarry, operated by 株式会社くふうウェディング.
Facts
Approximately 650,000 yen including initial costs
From 50,000 yen per month
By fiscal 2026
We aim to reach 1,000 client companies
Companies mentioned：株式会社on the bakery、株式会社くふうウェディング、くふうmarry、クロワッサン
Man who transformed his appearance after losing over 30 kg and came to resemble SEVENTEEN’s Jeonghan appears! Shingo Katori is astonished: “His forehead looked like a humphead wrasse…” Studio stunned by shocking stories of failed cosmetic surgery from twins who spent over 40 million yen
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On the Oct. 25, 2026, broadcast of ABEMA’s program “Nananii: Underground ABEMA” #139, guests included a man who lost over 30 kg and came to resemble SEVENTEEN’s Jeonghan, twins who underwent cosmetic surgery costing over 40 million yen in total, and a woman who dramatically transformed herself with self-taught makeup to resemble Nana Komatsu. Their stories of dramatic transformations and failures were revealed.
Facts
From 8 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026
Original1日合計7.5合の白米
His weight rose to a maximum of 92 kg
Original半年ほどで75kgまで減量
The under-60 kg weight class
Ultimately lost weight to 59 kg
More than 350,000 views on social media
Has spent over 1 million yen on beauty treatments this year alone
Underwent cosmetic surgery costing over 40 million yen in total
At age 23
The procedure cost about 400,000 yen, but
The removal surgery cost about 1 million yen
Recorded more than 700,000 views
Companies mentioned：株式会社AbemaTV、ABEMA、AbemaTV, Inc.
A wealth of tips for protecting yourself from invisible fatigue and changing how you work: “Survival Strategies for People Who Can Perform but Get Tired” goes on sale (Oct. 21).
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株式会社大和書房 will release “Survival Strategies for People Who Can Perform but Get Tired,” by 勅使川原真衣, on Oct. 21, 2026.
The long-awaited first book by the creator of “#ADHD Power Solutions,” which drew attention on X! “Getting My ADHD Self Moving from the ‘Outside’” goes on sale (Oct. 21).
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株式会社大和書房 will release the first book by CB, creator of “#ADHD Power Solutions,” which has attracted attention on X. Titled “Getting My ADHD Self Moving from the ‘Outside,’” it will go on sale on Oct. 21, 2026.
沖縄スペース to open a select shop at “Akemio Terrace” in Nago City
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沖縄スペース, a group company of 株式会社スペース, will enter the store operations business by opening the select shop “scape general store” at “Akemio Terrace” in Nago City in December.
那覇商工会議所 will hold a seminar on retaining employees on Nov. 13, 2026, to prevent young workers from leaving early. Aimed at small and medium-sized businesses and small-scale enterprises, the seminar will explain practical methods for retention interviews and ways to rediscover what makes each company appealing.
ブルースカイフロー株式会社 established to transform workflows at small factories
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ブルースカイフロー株式会社 was established on May 16, 2026, and provides support for introducing its production management rack, SABATORI, to small factories with 50 or fewer employees, as well as on-site improvement consulting based on TOC.
N.K.Cナーシングコアコーポレーション合同会社, with a grant from the Children and Families Agency, will hold exchange events connecting young carer support coordinators in Tottori Prefecture on Nov. 24 and Kagawa Prefecture on Nov. 27.
[Kanagawa, Manazuru] “Kuskus Festa vol.4,” featuring a market and outdoor activities, to be held on Nov. 23 to celebrate the 3rd anniversary of opening! [Kuskus Glamping Manazuru]
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Kuskus Glamping Manazuru, operated by スチームン株式会社, will hold the community event “Kuskus Festa vol.4” on Nov. 23 to mark its 3rd anniversary in October 2026. Admission is free and no reservation is required; visitors can enjoy a market, outdoor activities and a bonfire.
Facts
3rd anniversary of opening
Monday, Nov. 23, 2026 (national holiday)
All 9 units
Companies mentioned：スチームン株式会社、STeaMN Inc.、glass studio 206番地、ki-nari、真鶴 魚座、たけなか工房、橘絵美、pinknotweeds、モリザワ商店、真鶴用品展、真鶴デザイン協会、まなぶる ぷれいぱーく
アプキー合同会社 has launched its “WordPress and PHP Site HTML Conversion Service,” which converts WordPress and PHP sites into static HTML. Prices start at 33,000 yen for up to 10 pages, with the aim of reducing maintenance burdens and strengthening security.
Are “SMS verification and password entry” causing users to abandon logins? Capy to rebroadcast passkey authentication seminars on Oct. 27 and Nov. 12
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Capy株式会社 announced that it will rebroadcast its web seminar on passkey authentication, which helps reduce login drop-offs caused by SMS verification and password entry, on October 27 and November 12, 2026.
Comix creates “10 Practical Applications of Generative AI” to connect information from manufacturing sites to management decisions
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株式会社コミクス has created a mini-guide, “10 Practical Applications of Generative AI,” on using information such as daily reports and photos from manufacturing sites to inform management decisions.
[Autumn Asset Management Support Campaign Now Under Way] [Expected Annual Yield: 16.5%] TECROWD104 Fund Opens for Investment in “Mongolia Premium Residence ‘Edelmont’ #05”
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TECRA株式会社 has opened subscriptions for the “TECROWD104 Fund,” which invests in a condominium project in Mongolia, and is running a campaign offering up to 4,000 yen in Amazon gift cards.
Facts
Amazon gift cards worth up to 4,000 yen
Amazon gift card worth 2,000 yen
First 600 people
Approximately 15 hectares
38 units in total
Original1口10万円
Original資本金：1億5660万円
Companies mentioned：TECRA株式会社、TECROWD、Amazon、Amazon.co.jp、Amazon.com, Inc.
As part of a co-creation project between Sumitomo Life and FamiOne, an off-site class on sex education was held at Hiratsuka Municipal Nakahara Elementary School in Kanagawa Prefecture
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株式会社ファミワン held an off-site class on sex education at Hiratsuka Municipal Nakahara Elementary School in Kanagawa Prefecture in September 2026 as part of a co-creation project with 住友生命保険相互会社.
Facts
93.3% of respondents said the class would be “useful” in their lives going forward
[OIL by 美術手帖ギャラリー] Fumi Imamura’s “Language of Flowers” opens October 30 (Friday) as a “project.” An installation lets visitors choose works as if “giving flowers instead of words.” Her first collection of works will also be released.
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Fumi Imamura’s project “Language of Flowers” will open at OIL by 美術手帖ギャラリー on October 30, 2026, featuring an installation and sales of her first collection of works, “温かい家.”
Facts
During the period through November 23 (Monday, national holiday)
List price: 5,000 yen plus tax
112 pages
Companies mentioned：カルチュア・コンビニエンス・クラブ株式会社、CCC ART LAB、OIL by 美術手帖ギャラリー、torch press、CAVE-AYUMI GALLERY
[アンテノール] A special, toy-box-like gift: 2026 Christmas baked-goods collection goes on sale
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株式会社エーデルワイス, which operates the Kobe-born patisserie アンテノール, will release its 2026 Christmas baked-goods collection at stores nationwide starting November 1.
Esports and urban sports try-out event to be held at KYOTO GAMES Festival 2026
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The Kyoto Esports Promotion Council will hold try-out sessions for eFootball™, the GEROGUE game for GeeSPORTS, and double dutch at KYOTO GAMES Festival 2026, scheduled for November 1, 2026.
A small tractor shifts gears and sets off. BLDB launches working agricultural tractor model with a 1.6cc water-cooled single-cylinder engine, the “T12”
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BLDB, operated by 碩輝網絡貿易有限公司, has begun selling the “T12,” a working agricultural tractor model equipped with a 1.6cc water-cooled single-cylinder gasoline engine.
Facts
The cooling water tank has a capacity of approximately 30mL
Mix gasoline and 2-stroke engine oil at a ratio of 25 to 1
Original別売の単3形乾電池3本
4.5V power supply
Product dimensions: approximately 26.5×16.1×17.3cm
A great connection may be closer than you think. Fully screened matchmaking app “Hills high” introduces a new “Works in the Hills” verification badge
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Triplecomma株式会社 has introduced a new “Works in the Hills” verification badge on its fully screened matchmaking app “Hills high,” for people who work in offices at Roppongi Hills, Azabudai Hills, Toranomon Hills or Ark Hills.
[阪急うめだ本店] Luxury golf brand OBSIDIAN opens limited-time shop; talk show with Shōzō Endō also scheduled
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A limited-time pop-up shop for luxury golf brand OBSIDIAN will open on the 8th floor of 阪急うめだ本店, featuring a limited sale of 30 sets of apparel from its first collaboration with WIND AND SEA, as well as a talk show with Shōzō Endō of ココリコ.
Facts
October 28 (Wednesday) to November 3 (Tuesday, national holiday), 2026
Limited to 30 sets
86,900 yen
35,200 yen
49,500 yen
¥72,600
Capacity: 30 people
Companies mentioned：株式会社阪急阪神百貨店、阪急うめだ本店、OBSIDIAN、The Blue OBSIDIAN、WIND AND SEA、ポーラーテック社、リモンタ社、ココリコ
A completely new design and Yamagata-grown timber will redefine your music life. The ultimate sustainable guitar, “I’mK,” opens the door to new sounds!
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株式会社ウッド・マイスター has announced “I’mK,” a sustainable electric guitar brand made with wood from Yamagata Prefecture, and will hold a hands-on trial at Tokyo Musical Instrument Expo 2026.
Facts
Weight: 3500g
Price: from 297,000 yen (tax included)
Its history dates back to its founding in 1935
The company was formed in 2020 when the manufacturing division was spun off
anello®’s first rebranding campaign video wins Silver in the Movie Craft category at the “2026 66th ACC TOKYO CREATIVITY AWARDS”
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The bag brand anello® by 株式会社キャロットカンパニー has won ACC Silver in the Movie Craft category (Film Craft category) at the “2026 66th ACC TOKYO CREATIVITY AWARDS” for “need bags?,” the first promotional video in its rebranding campaign.
Facts
2026 66th ACC TOKYO CREATIVITY AWARDS
Expressed in 15 seconds
Available in 35 countries and at more than 360 stores
[New Store] E-Furan to open “Kōka Kaitori Otakaraya Kurashiki Nakashō Store” in Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture, on Monday, October 26, 2026! For appraisals and purchases of gold, watches, brand-name bags and more, visit 高価買取おたからや!
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株式会社いーふらん will open “高価買取おたからや Kurashiki Nakashō Store” in Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture, on October 26, 2026. The company currently operates more than 2,080 stores worldwide and aims to expand its presence in the area with this opening.
Cutting-edge technologies tackling labor shortages and major changes in liquor tax across the beverage and food industries to come together! Japan’s only comprehensive exhibition for beverage and liquid food manufacturing, the 11th Drink Japan, to be held for 3 days starting Wednesday, November 18, 2026
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RX Japan合同会社 will hold the 11th Drink Japan and Food Factory Week Tokyo at Tokyo Big Sight starting November 18, 2026. The event will feature exhibits of AI quality control, automation and other technologies to address the unification of liquor taxes and labor shortages, along with a special program for the craft beer industry.
Facts
11th
Nov. 18, 2026
25 talks in total
Approximately 13,000 people
Companies mentioned：RX Japan合同会社、株式会社ExtenD、三菱電機株式会社、大塚テクノ株式会社、昭和貿易株式会社、ヤッホーブルーイング、箕面ビール、Far Yeast Brewing、Wayfinder Beer、New York State Brewers Association、ハーヴェスト・ムーン、REPUBREW、BLACK TIDE BREWING、株式会社ビバリッジ ジャパン社、一般社団法人 全国清涼飲料連合会
Former Google Cloud Senior Executive Officer Hiroyuki Koike appointed strategic advisor to Hajimari
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株式会社Hajimari appointed Hiroyuki Koike, former senior executive officer at Google Cloud, as a strategic advisor effective October 26, 2026. Drawing on his enterprise business experience at IBM and Google Cloud, Koike will support the growth of the cloud business, centered on GOAT Cloud, and the strengthening of its engineering organization.
New member joins the Aichi Perovskite Solar Cell Promotion Council
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株式会社アイネック joined the Aichi Perovskite Solar Cell Promotion Council, whose secretariat is in Aichi Prefecture, as a new member and attended its first meeting of fiscal 2026. The company will participate as a provider of services including construction, system design and maintenance.
Insurance consultation service “Eraberu” surpasses 10,000 cumulative clients!
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株式会社えらべる, a group company of 株式会社Wiz, announced that the cumulative number of clients for its insurance consultation service “Eraberu” has surpassed 10,000.
Facts
10,000 cumulative clients
A stable system generating 3,000 FP consultation referrals per month
Yagura appoints Ichiro Nakagawa, former president of Cisco's Japan subsidiary, as senior strategic advisor
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株式会社ヤグラ announced that it has appointed Ichiro Nakagawa, former president of the Japan subsidiary of シスコシステムズ, as senior strategic advisor, and will promote the practical implementation of domestically developed AI security and address the labor shortage through collaboration with major system integrators.
Facts
123 ransomware incidents reported in the first half of 2026
Japan's cyber security self-sufficiency rate is a few percent
82% of companies said they lack sufficient security personnel
The latest attacks can take less than 30 minutes
Achieved a response time averaging 1 minute 57 seconds
Amid frequent reports of personal information leaks, 32% of people skim or half-listen to information security training at work. 24% believe the content of their workplace information security training is sufficient.
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According to a survey conducted by リサート（インタビュールーム株式会社）, amid high concern about personal information leaks, 32% of respondents said they merely skim or half-listen to information security training at work, while just 24% considered the training content sufficient.
Facts
24% believe the training content is sufficient
65% are concerned about personal information leaks
13% think their own measures are sufficient
80% of working people have information security training or e-learning at their workplace
Of those whose workplace provides training, 39% find it burdensome
26% of those whose workplace provides training said that, despite being concerned about leaks, they merely skim or half-listen to the training
34% of people who skim information security training find it difficult to distinguish fake emails and websites
一般社団法人日本乾癬性疾患協会 released a video of messages of support from 84 healthcare professionals at 30 facilities nationwide on YouTube to mark World Psoriasis Day on October 29.
Facts
30 facilities nationwide
84 people
Oct. 26, 2026 (Mon.)
World Psoriasis Day on October 29
Produced annually since 2020
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人日本乾癬性疾患協会、インスパイア・ジャパン、IFPA、International Federation of Psoriasis Associations、ブックブックシネマ
Websites created by 株式会社ノックデザイン since its founding surpass 200; more than 60 were built using the no-code platform Studio
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As of October 14, 2026, 株式会社ノックデザイン had created more than 200 websites since its founding in November 2021, of which more than 60 were built using “Studio,” the no-code platform of Studio株式会社.
New store: Iefuran to open 高価買取おたからや Yahata Honjo Store in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture! Opening Monday, October 26, 2026! Appraisals and purchases of gold, watches, brand-name bags and more at 高価買取おたからや!
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株式会社いーふらん will open 高価買取おたからや Yahata Honjo Store in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture, on October 26, 2026. The company currently operates more than 2,080 stores worldwide and aims to expand its reach with this opening.
Shimamura to exhibit at “Day of the Dead Stream” at Shibuya Stream from 11/1 (Sun.)!
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株式会社しまむら will exhibit at “Day of the Dead Stream 2026,” held at Shibuya Stream from November 1, selling goods and clothing inspired by the Day of the Dead.
しまむらグループ’s “SHIMA Park” to open limited-time pop-up stores in Thailand at Central Salaya in Nakhon Pathom and Market Village Hua Hin in the resort city of Hua Hin!
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株式会社しまむら will open limited-time “SHIMA Park” pop-up stores in Thailand at Central Salaya in Nakhon Pathom and Market Village Hua Hin in Hua Hin.
The 2nd edition of the “SAGAラーメンカード周遊キャンペーン” featuring popular restaurants in Saga launches Monday, October 26! New 7 participating restaurants join the campaign!
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佐賀県 will hold the 2nd edition of the “SAGAラーメンカード周遊キャンペーン” starting October 26, with 7 new participating restaurants. Collect cards from every restaurant for a chance to win prizes including Arita-yaki ramen bowls.
Ramen fans know it!? After 16 years in Nagoya and Kashii, ざいとん expands to Hakata Bus Terminal!
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株式会社56フーズ・コーポレーション will open a new location of ざいとん, a ramen restaurant with a 16-year history, on the 1st floor of Hakata Bus Terminal on November 16, 2026.
【Upending calligraphy conventions】AI critiques and team competitions! A fresh new event comes to Kanazawa on December 5 and 6
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次世代と考える未来の書道実行委員会 will hold “次世代と考える未来の書道” at 金沢市民芸術村アート工房 on December 5 and 6, 2026. Challenging conventional ideas of calligraphy, the event will offer a fresh, participatory experience featuring relay calligraphy competitions, AI critiques and performances by local artists.
Solid cologne “KOKOU” for adult men now available on 楽天市場, Yahoo!ショッピング and TikTok Shop
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株式会社Dearest has expanded the sales channels for “KOKOU,” a stick-type solid cologne for adult men made with the Japanese essential oil kuromoji, and has begun selling it on 楽天市場, Yahoo!ショッピング and TikTok Shop.
The first talents from voice actor VTuber project “Theatre Role” debut! 宝生きら and 氷室黎 of “Lunight” will livestream for the first time on November 6
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宝生きら and 氷室黎, members of the new unit “Lunight,” will debut on November 6, 2026, as the first talents from “Theatre Role,” a voice actor VTuber project by creative team “Bluemarron,” and will livestream for the first time on YouTube.