Up to ¥10,000 in QUOカードPay for a total of 2,000 winners! “Quo and Pay Halloween Lottery” campaign launches Monday, October 26
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株式会社クオカード will launch the “Quo and Pay Halloween Lottery” campaign on QUOカードPay’s official X account and the QUO app starting October 26, distributing up to ¥10,000 in QUOカードPay to a total of 2,000 winners.
For personal gyms and fitness businesses: Now accepting consultations on obtaining and operating health promotion facilities certified by the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare and designated exercise therapy facilities
“Practical Seminar on Fundraising” to be held in Tokyo and Osaka to support stable management of private junior and senior high schools
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株式会社アクセスネクステージ will hold its “Practical Seminar on Fundraising” in Tokyo and Osaka in October and November 2026 to help private junior and senior high schools build stable financial foundations.
Trial of “Mobiste Kawasaki,” offering access to diverse mobility services centered on fixed-route buses!
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川崎市 will conduct a trial of “Mobiste Kawasaki,” which provides access to diverse mobility services centered on fixed-route buses, in 3 districts—Nakahara, Miyamae, and Asao wards—from November of Reiwa 8 through the end of February of Reiwa 9.
“Gian🏰👑💖” joins Japanese debut apparel brand 13DE MARZO（サーティーン デ マーゾ） as a creator crew member! Welcoming visitors at the pop-up
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Creator “ギアン🏰👑💖,” affiliated with 株式会社SBIスターミュージック・エンタテインメント, will join apparel brand 13DE MARZO’s first pop-up event in Japan as a creator crew member and welcome visitors.
Report released: Life Insurance NPS Rankings 2026 — Policyholders with fewer points of contact have lower NPS and are not converting to upsells
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株式会社WACUL has released the “Life Insurance NPS Rankings 2026,” based on a survey of policyholders at 10 life insurance companies. The report found that policyholders with fewer points of contact have lower NPS and are not converting to upsells.
Exhibiting at “Tokyo Game Dungeon 14”: Indie games across a range of genres, from action RPGs and retro games to soulslikes, with 5 titles available to try. Special giveaways also available!
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グラビティゲームアライズ株式会社 will exhibit at the indie game event “Tokyo Game Dungeon 14” on October 31, 2026, offering 5 titles to try and distributing special giveaways.
Facts
5 indie game titles
Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026
11:00～17:00
1,980 yen (including tax)
Standard physical edition: 3,500 yen (excluding tax)
3,850 yen (tax included)
Collector’s Box physical edition: 7,980 yen (excluding tax)
8,778 yen (including tax)
Thursday, Dec. 10, 2026
Established: July 1, 2019
Early access: September 22, 2026
Companies mentioned：グラビティゲームアライズ株式会社、GRAVITY GAME ARISE Co., Ltd.、FromDawn Games Ltd.、CITY CONNECTION CO., LTD.、SUNSOFT、CRT GAMES、SSUN GAMES、Gravity Co., Ltd.、BLANBEE Co., Ltd.、G-MODE Corporation、任天堂、Valve Corporation、Apple Inc.、Google LLC、ONE STORE Corp.、Smilegate社
athletia＜アスレティア＞ to hold a pop-up themed around fragrance and holiday gifts at 阪急うめだ本店 starting Wednesday, Oct. 28. Holiday kits will also go on sale ahead of their full release.
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株式会社エキップ’s skincare brand “athletia” will hold a pop-up event at 阪急うめだ本店 starting October 28, with new products and holiday kits going on sale ahead of their full release.
徳島市 will hold a guided cultural heritage tour of Mannenzan Cemetery, the Hachisuka family burial site established in 1766. The participation fee is 1,000 yen, and capacity is 40 people. Applications can be submitted online or by return postcard, with a deadline of October 30.
【徳島市】Entries in the Agriculture and Rural Life Drawing Contest to Be Exhibited
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徳島市農業委員会 announces an exhibition of entries in its Agriculture and Rural Life Drawing Contest and an awards ceremony. The theme is “People working in rice paddies and fields.”
【Riso Kyoiku Group】Sponsoring the Kineko International Film Festival again this year—hosting the new parent-child “Learn! Puzzle Rally” and the popular “Science Magic Experience”
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株式会社リソー教育グループ will serve as a special sponsor of the 33rd Kineko International Film Festival, which begins October 30, 2026, and will host “spec.TOMAS Presents: Learn! Puzzle Rally” and the popular “Science Magic Experience” at Futako-Tamagawa Rise.
Smartphone accessories featuring the distinctive characters of “Moomin” are coming to caseplay, with a lineup of all 7 characters across more than 170 device models!
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caseplay, operated by 株式会社FOX, will begin selling “Moomin”-design smartphone accessories on October 26, 2026, featuring all 7 characters and more than 170 device models.
Hanasaki Mimoza, a first-generation member of “Yumekairo Production,” releases an original music video
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KLab株式会社 announced that Hanasaki Mimoza, a first-generation member of VTuber agency “Yumekairo Production,” has released a music video for her original song “Smile Ready!”
Welcome the new year with a stellar cast from the world of musical theater! New key visual unveiled featuring all performers in the Countdown Musical Concert 2026-2027!
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The key visual for the “Countdown Musical Concert 2026-2027” has been unveiled. The concert will be held on December 31, 2026, at Tokyo International Forum Hall A, featuring 9 performers and an ensemble cast. Tickets are on sale through ticket agencies.
【BS Nippon TV】In celebration of the release of “Godzilla-0.0,” Godzilla films air for 2 consecutive weeks! “Godzilla” (1954) on November 1 (Sunday) at 7 p.m.; “Godzilla-1.0/C” airs completely uncut on November 8 (Sunday) at 6:30 p.m.
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BS日テレ will mark the release of “Godzilla-0.0” with broadcasts of “Godzilla” (1954) on November 1 and “Godzilla-1.0/C” completely uncut on November 8. “Godzilla-1.0” will also air on 日本テレビ on October 30.
HiPro, a comprehensive professional talent utilization support service, identifies the skills companies need to solve challenges and supports their use of professional talent. A new commercial, “By Your Side as Your Business Grows,” has been released.
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HiPro, a professional talent utilization support service from パーソルキャリア株式会社, began rolling out its new commercial, “By Your Side as Your Business Grows,” on October 26, 2026.
Ida Heiner, the fashion world’s most talked-about top model, appears on the cover of the December issue of VOGUE JAPAN, on sale October 30
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The December issue of VOGUE JAPAN goes on sale October 30, featuring Ida Heiner on the cover. It includes a feature on Satoshi Ohno, a jewelry feature and more.
The world’s top skateboarders gather in Fukuoka! The final of the 9th Japan Skateboarding Championships, a crucial event in the selection of designated training squad members on the road to the Los Angeles Olympics, will be broadcast live! HKT48’s Airi Ichimura will also appear as a guest!
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The final of the 9th Japan Skateboarding Championships will be broadcast live from Fukuoka, with HKT48’s Airi Ichimura appearing as a guest. The event is an important competition for selecting designated training squad members for fiscal 2027 and as a stepping stone toward the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
November is packed with exceptionally rare exclusive live shows and dramas! The video streaming service BS10プレミアム for Prime Video
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BS10プレミアム for Prime Video, operated by 株式会社ジャパネットブロードキャスティング, will begin streaming exclusive live shows by Unicorn and Yoshito Teraoka, as well as the exclusive Japan premiere of “GCHQ: UK Cyber Intelligence Season 2,” in November.
Facts
A Nippon Budokan concert held in July 2019
A unique rule: “The live show ends after 100 minutes”
ＢＩＲＴＨＤＡＹ ＬＩＶＥ～Ｒｏａｄ ｔｏ ６０ｔｈ～
Set in the UK in 2024
Streaming begins: Episode 1 and Episode 2 available from Friday, November 6
Companies mentioned：株式会社ジャパネットブロードキャスティング、BS10プレミアム for Prime Video、NHK、GCHQ、Playground Television UK Limited、Stonehenge Films MMXXV
“Uma Musume: Pretty Derby” releases a new commercial featuring Yutaka Take and Christophe Lemaire, “Pouring Our Hearts Into This Message”!
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株式会社Cygames has released a new training scenario for the game “Uma Musume: Pretty Derby,” titled “朋、史解き ―午式駿大祭―,” along with a new commercial. The commercial features jockeys Yutaka Take and Christophe Lemaire. Campaigns are also underway, including up to 80 free gacha pulls and a gift of 1500 jewels.
[POLO BCS | VIS] The 7th popular collaboration is here. An autumn/winter collection that lets you enjoy timeless traditional style with a contemporary feel
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The 7th collaboration between women’s brand VIS, operated by 株式会社ジュン, and British heritage brand POLO BCS launches 5 exclusive autumn/winter styles on October 26, 2026.
Facts
7th installment
All 5 styles
Monday, Oct. 26, 2026
¥7,920 (tax included)
¥8,800 (tax included)
¥9,900 (tax included)
¥6,930 (tax included)
1968
Companies mentioned：株式会社ジュン、VIS、POLO BRITISH COUNTRY SPIRIT、POLO BCS、J’aDoRe JUN ONLINE
OPTION December 2026 issue on sale! Feature: “Heisei-Era Tuning Car Culture”
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株式会社三栄 will release the December 2026 issue of the automotive magazine OPTION on October 26, 2026. The feature is “Heisei-Era Tuning Car Culture” and includes content related to “Initial D” and “The Fast and the Furious,” as well as road tests of suspension and brake parts from HKS, クスコ and others.
Facts
144 full-color pages
Special price: ¥1,400 (tax included)
On sale October 26, 2026
Capital: 98 million yen
Employees: 141
Companies mentioned：株式会社三栄、講談社、HKS、クスコ、ウインマックス、アクレ＆スピリッツ、エンドレス、ブリッツ、ヴェイルサイド、藤田エンジニアリング、MOMO、HPI・STREET RACING SEAT
缶 badges and cleaning cloths featuring Ranma, Akane, Shampoo, P-chan and others from the TV anime “Ranma 1/2” are here! [株式会社コスパ]
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株式会社コスパ will release a pass case, cleaning cloths and 缶 badges featuring characters from the TV anime “Ranma 1/2.” Reservations are open through November 15, 2026, with release planned for late January 2027.
[iFace] Launch of “Neutia,” an entry-level smartphone case combining impact resistance with minimalist design
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Hamee株式会社 will launch the “iFace Neutia” smartphone case, which combines impact resistance with minimalist design, on October 27, 2026. It is priced at ¥2,420 (tax included), supports multiple iPhone models and is compatible with wireless charging.
Yuzuru Hanyu: A supreme moment turned into eternal art. Custom canvas artwork “Yuzuru on Canvas” available for preorder from October 28!
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株式会社扶桑社 will release “Yuzuru on Canvas,” an art panel featuring 2 images selected from photographer Toru Yaguchi’s photo book “Hane,” printed on oversized canvas. It will be made to order from October 28.
[ウェスティンホテル仙台] A heart-lifting afternoon tea to brighten the sparkling holiday season: “Afternoon Tea -Crystal Holidays-”
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ウェスティンホテル仙台 will serve “Afternoon Tea -Crystal Holidays-” at Restaurant Symphony on the 26th floor from November 28, 2026, through January 15, 2027. The menu features sweets and savory items made with ingredients from Miyagi Prefecture, as well as roasted Japanese black wagyu beef.
Whiskies with labels commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Ultraman series are here! Lottery sales open Tuesday, November 10, 2026!
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To mark the 60th anniversary of the Ultraman series, whiskies with Ultraman and monster labels will be sold by lottery through WHISKY MEW in November and December 2026.
The smartphone rhythm game “D4DJ Groovy Mix” marks its 6th anniversary! Details revealed for the 4th anniversary event gacha and campaigns
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The smartphone rhythm game “D4DJ Groovy Mix,” operated by 株式会社DONUTS, marked its 6th anniversary on October 25, 2026. The 4th installment of the anniversary gacha and campaigns has launched, along with the new “Custom Profile” and “Technical Cup” features, a revamped birthday campaign and sales of 6th-anniversary merchandise.
Are you on Team “Gold” or Team “Silver”? SAMOURAI introduces 2 fragrances: “a sweet, rich gourmand scent inspired by rigid denim” and “a fresh fragrance”
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The fragrance brand Samurai, developed by 株式会社ウエニ貿易, will launch 2 varieties, Pale Gold and Deep Silver, on October 31, 2026.
[Sagamihara, Kanagawa Prefecture] “MORI MORI Autumn Festa 2026,” a sustainable “Farm × Art” event, to be held at Sagamiko MORI MORI on Nov. 22 (Sun.) and 23 (Mon., holiday)
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“MORI MORI Autumn Festa 2026,” a sustainable event themed around “Farm × Art,” will be held at Sagamiko MORI MORI in Sagamihara City on Nov. 22 and 23. The event will offer activities to learn about circulating local resources and the problem of marine litter, including the use of off-grade agricultural products, upcycling experiences and environmental awareness booths.
Facts
Nov. 22 (Sun.) and 23 (Mon., holiday)
50 minutes by car from the Tokyo metropolitan area
About 70% of marine litter flows in from rivers
Price: 500 yen
Brûlée: +200 yen
Washed ashore at Yuigahama, Kamakura City, in 2018
[Gensen no Oyado 湯河原千代田荘] Special plans for N Point members
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Gensen no Oyado 湯河原千代田荘, operated by 野口リゾートマネジメント株式会社, is offering N Point members a plan that includes a gift of pork grilled with miso on a ceramic plate when they use at least 1,000 points, as well as special benefits available only to those who book through the official website.
[Oku-Yugawara Onsen 海石榴] 4 varieties of rice cooked in a pot, featuring seasonal flavors
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Oku-Yugawara Onsen “海石榴 Tsubaki,” operated by 野口リゾートマネジメント株式会社, has begun serving 4 varieties of seasonal rice cooked in a pot: matsutake mushroom; eel and autumn vegetables; Yamanashi Shingen chicken and burdock; and Odawara horse mackerel. Benefits for guests who book through the official website include member-only prices and shuttle service.
BE:FIRST members to appear on J-WAVE every day on a rotating basis! To mark the release of their new album “BE:4U,” they will talk about “what they most want to recommend to someone right now,” with a giveaway of signed merchandise
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株式会社J-WAVE will run a special collaboration project from Nov. 2 to 8 to mark the release of BE:FIRST’s new album “BE:4U.” Members will appear on the program on a rotating daily basis, and a campaign to give away signed merchandise will also be held.
“LEGO® Store Nagashima” and “LEGO® Store Yokohama Landmark Plaza,” brand stores where visitors can experience the world of LEGO® bricks, to reopen after renovations in phases starting Oct. 29, 2026!
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ベネリック株式会社 and レゴジャパン株式会社 announced that they will renovate and reopen the “LEGO® Store Nagashima” and “LEGO® Store Yokohama Landmark Plaza,” which they operate, in phases in October and November 2026.
New series exploring disparities in access to experiences launches Oct. 26; comedian Daimao Kosaka named “Kikkake Ambassador”
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A new series, “Stories That Connect Opportunities,” exploring “disparities in access to experiences” will launch on Oct. 26 on Well-Being Action!, a wellbeing website jointly hosted by 株式会社朝日新聞社 and Suntory Holdings. Comedian Daimao Kosaka has been named its Kikkake Ambassador.
Creating opportunities to enjoy flowers through workshops on planting arrangements, wreaths and bouquets: “Taito City × 松坂屋上野店 ‘A Day to Enjoy Flowers’”
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松坂屋上野店 and Taito City will hold “A Day to Enjoy Flowers” on Nov. 3. Workshops will include planting arrangements and making wreaths and bouquets.
Facts
The 10th anniversary of the “Hana no Kokoro Project”
“Ikemen Villains: Revolution of the Darkness” sequel stories for “Elbert Greed” (CV: Takeo Otsuka) and “Alphonse Sylvetica” (CV: Soma Saito) to be released in fall 2026!
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株式会社サイバード announced that sequel stories for the characters “Elbert Greed” and “Alphonse Sylvetica” in the romance game “Ikemen Villains: Revolution of the Darkness” will be released in fall 2026.
and ST TOKYO to participate in “Tokyo Beauty Week 2026”! Theme: “WEAR YOUR BEAUTY”
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and ST TOKYO, the Harajuku flagship store of 株式会社アンドエスティ, will participate in “Tokyo Beauty Week 2026,” taking place from Nov. 19 to 23, 2026, with exclusive content including makeup and fashion consultations and cosmetics brand experiences.
Facts
Limited to 5 days
November 19, 2026
11 ⽉23 ⽇
Three themes
Duration: about 5 minutes
Event hours: 10:00–20:00
Sunday, Nov. 22, 2026
12:25〜12:45
Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2026
Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社アンドエスティHD、株式会社アンドエスティ、and ST TOKYO、Tokyo Beauty Week 実行委員会、株式会社アイスタイル、アテニア、花王、KANEBO、コスメデコルテ、THE ANSWER、SHISEIDO、CEZANNE、ｄプログラム、マキアージュ、A part by、株式会社アダストリア、株式会社エレメントルール、株式会社BUZZWIT、株式会社ゼットン、株式会社アンドエスティ・ロジスティクス、株式会社WeOur
Piano duo Saori Inajima & Masahiro Oishi to present the second event in their 10th anniversary series soon, on Sunday, Nov. 8! The program will include Beethoven’s “Fate” in a piano four-hands arrangement by Czerny, among other works
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The 10th anniversary project by piano duo Saori Inashima & Masahiro Oishi will hold its 2nd installment at the German Cultural Center on Nov. 8, 2026, featuring arrangements of Beethoven symphonies and other works. Tickets are on sale via カンフェティ.
Manami Marutaka reveals husband Yoichiro Kakita’s “plan to get their daughter to like him”! What unexpected gift did he give their daughter in her final year of kindergarten? Nicole Fujita says she and her husband don’t know each other’s incomes: “I think we’d be shocked”—and reveals they split the rent.
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ABEMA aired episode #9 of “Secret Mama Garden 3” on Oct. 25, 2026, with Manami Marutaka, Nicole Fujita and others speaking candidly about marriage and parenting. The total number of plays for videos related to the show has surpassed 220 million.
<SNIDEL HOME> “Harry Potter” featured collection arrives! The 5th installment of the hugely popular collection loved around the world! <Available from Friday, Oct. 23>
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SNIDEL HOME, the loungewear brand of 株式会社マッシュスタイルラボ, will launch the 5th installment of its “Harry Potter Collection” online on Oct. 23 and begin sales on Oct. 30, 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.
Facts
Available from 12:00 noon on Friday, Oct. 23
Sales begin on Friday, Oct. 30
5th installment
Available in 4 types
Price: 12,100 yen
Women’s / 9,680 yen
Men’s / 10,780 yen
Women’s / 8,580 yen
Men’s / 8,910 yen
Women’s / 9,900 yen
Men’s / 11,000 yen
Price: 13,200 yen
Price: 8,910 yen
Price: ¥5,940
Price: ¥6,930
Women’s / 10,780 yen
Men’s / 11,880 yen
Price: ¥7,480
Price: 4,180 yen
Price: 3,960 yen
Women’s / 12,980 yen
Men’s / 14,080 yen
Women’s / 11,880 yen
Men’s / 12,980 yen
Price: 5,500 yen
Now, 25 years have passed
8 hit films
3 feature-length films
Original世界5カ所のユニバーサル・スタジオ
Companies mentioned：株式会社マッシュホールディングス、株式会社マッシュスタイルラボ、SNIDEL HOME、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、USAGI ONLINE、ZOZOTOWN、楽天、ユニバーサル・スタジオ、ポートキー・ゲームズ、HBO、Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
[gelato pique (ジェラート ピケ)] The annual favorite lucky bag “HAPPY BOX 2027” is back this year!
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gelato pique, the loungewear brand operated by 株式会社マッシュスタイルラボ, will hold a lottery sale of its lucky bag “HAPPY BOX 2027” via the official MASH app MASH STORE and USAGI ONLINE from Nov. 2 to Nov. 5, 2026.
バッテリィズ presents “Honkikkies Festival 2027”! Saturday, Feb. 20, 2027 @ Giants Town Stadium
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バッテリィズ will host “Honkikkies Festival 2027,” an event combining baseball and comedy, at Giants Town Stadium on Feb. 20, 2027. Mitsuru Manaka and several comedians will appear, with a baseball clinic and exhibition match among the planned activities.
株式会社ムービック announced that it will release a collaboration product with illustrator “Saku no Suke” on Jan. 22, 2027, as the 10th installment of its new card sleeve brand “Artevelo.”
Rave reviews from Tatsumi Atsukawa and Yugo Aoki! Volume 1 of “ウェイバーズ,” a full-fledged mystery featuring psychics, gets an immediate reprint, and Volume 2 goes on sale Tuesday, Dec. 15!
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株式会社KADOKAWA announced that Volume 1 of “ウェイバーズ,” a supernatural mystery manga by Kazune Yamamoto, has been reprinted immediately after release, and that Volume 2 will go on sale on Dec. 15, 2026. It also features recommendation comments from Tatsumi Atsukawa and Yugo Aoki.
Support for addressing serious PHP vulnerabilities. Comprehensive assistance from current-state assessment through security measures, remediation and operations
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株式会社Gizumo has strengthened its support for addressing critical PHP vulnerabilities (CVE-2026-109618, CVE-2026-109619) disclosed on Oct. 21, 2026, establishing a system to provide comprehensive assistance from version checks through remediation and operations.
3 Korean movie classics to watch this autumn! Masayuki Furuya enthusiastically recommends “Salut d’Amour,” “Into the Fire” and “Dark Figure of Crime”: “I absolutely don’t want you to miss them”—an in-depth look at what makes Korean films unique and what to watch for / Furuya’s ABEMA Korean Wave TIMES
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Masato Furuya recommends 3 Korean films streaming on ABEMA—“The Golden Days,” “Into the Fire” and “Dark Figure of Crime”—and explains what makes each one appealing and worth watching.
Exhibiting at “Inter BEE 2026”: showcasing the “TASCAM Sonicview Rack” audio routing matrix mixer, the latest media players and portable recorders
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ティアック株式会社 will exhibit at “Inter BEE 2026,” held at Makuhari Messe from Nov. 18 to 20, 2026, showcasing the “TASCAM Sonicview Rack,” the latest media players, portable recorders and more.
A hands-on, accessible and enjoyable fandom project, “Embosual,” launches
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株式会社Cylbraille has launched “Embosual,” a tactile content project that lets people enjoy fandom activities whether or not they have a visual impairment.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Cylbraille、Cylbraille Japan Co.,Ltd.
シバイヌVPN launches a search tool for comparing Netflix availability in 8 countries
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シバイヌVPN, operated by FES INC., has launched “Netflix Country Availability Search,” a tool for checking Netflix availability and season information in 8 countries.
GENSHI AI seeks 5 early partner facilities for “RoundTrace,” a chat service exclusively for healthcare professionals on home-visit medical care teams
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株式会社GENSHI AI is seeking 5 early partner facilities for “RoundTrace,” a chat service exclusively for healthcare professionals on home-visit medical care teams. The trial period is 3 months, use is free, and the application deadline is Dec. 25, 2026.
Facts
The trial period is 3 months
Application deadline: Dec. 25, 2026
Home Medical Care Information Coordination Add-on (100 points
Home-Visit Nursing Medical Information Coordination Add-on (1,000 yen per month)
Repilates（リピラティス）｜New location opening at トライアル南アルプス in January! Store tours and free machine Pilates trial sessions to be held from Dec. 5
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Repilates株式会社 will open a new location inside トライアル南アルプス in January 2027, and will hold store tours and free machine Pilates trial sessions starting Dec. 5 in advance.
エイチ・シー・ネットワークス株式会社 will exhibit at “EDIX Tour in Fukuoka 2026,” held at Marine Messe Fukuoka from Dec. 2 to 4, and will present AI security and network optimization solutions.
三井製薬 publishes acid-resistance and intestinal disintegration test standards for its plant-based acid-resistant capsule “VECTRA”
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三井製薬 has published acid-resistance and intestinal disintegration test standards for “VECTRA,” a plant-based acid-resistant capsule used in its health food series.
[Applications open today at 12:00!] Rakutama’s first-ever projected yield of 8.1%: “らくたま50号（高輪グランレジデンス）”｜First-time investors receive points worth 1% of their investment, up to 100,000 yen
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らくたま, a real estate crowdfunding service operated by 株式会社フロンティアグループ, has opened applications for its 50th fund, “らくたま50号（高輪グランレジデンス）.” The capital-gains fund has a projected yield of 8.1% and an operating period of approximately 12 months. A campaign is offering first-time investors points worth up to 100,000 yen.
Cloverse named to Toyo Keizai’s latest 2026 “100 Amazing Startups” list
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株式会社Cloverse has been named to the latest 2026 edition of Toyo Keizai Inc.’s “100 Amazing Startups” list. Cloverse operates “Clovia,” a creative production platform powered by generative AI, and supports the creation of e-commerce images and brand visuals for apparel brands.
Uganda steps up Ebola precautions; citizens returning from Congo must quarantine for 21 days
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
After concerns over Ebola arose following the return of citizens who had traveled to Congo, Uganda announced stepped-up precautions and ordered the people concerned to quarantine for 21 days. It is also investigating a confirmed case in Nigeria and denied Switzerland’s claims about the source of the infection.
Facts
A 21-day quarantine
After announcing the end of the latest Ebola outbreak in July this year
Recently, 2 people who had entered Uganda
The patient is the 42-year-old wife of a Swiss diplomat
She departed Uganda on Oct. 3
A total of 53 contacts have been traced so far
All 60 contacts linked to the confirmed Ebola case in Kenya
AI industry policy: Lee Szechuan welcomes others following suit; Su Chiao-hui says their approaches differ
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
New Taipei mayoral candidates Lee Szechuan of the Kuomintang and Su Chiao-hui of the Democratic Progressive Party clashed over their proposals for an AI technology industry corridor. Lee said he welcomed his opponent adopting his policy, while Su stressed that their visions differed and criticized the pan-blue camp’s proposal to remove Songshan Airport to develop an AI industry chain.
Huang Ama returns to Keelung Harbor; Tung Tzu-wei to welcome “Ocean Currents” talk this evening
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
After Typhoon Kajiki moved away, the large floating balloon “Huang Ama” returned to Keelung Harbor for display. Democratic Progressive Party Keelung mayoral candidate Tung Tzu-wei will welcome party Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Bo-yang at Ocean Plaza this evening, where they will give a talk and campaign together. They will later take a motorcade through the streets and pay their respects at Qing’an Temple.
Nagoya Asian Para Games homecoming banquet; Cheng Li-chun: Every athlete is a hero of Taiwan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan’s 2026 Nagoya Asian Para Games team held a homecoming celebration banquet. Deputy Premier Cheng Li-chun thanked the athletes, coaches and behind-the-scenes team in her remarks, saying every one of them was a hero of Taiwan.
Water culture revival initiative: Shen Bo-yang proposes five major governance priorities, including reconnecting people with water
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Democratic Progressive Party Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Bo-yang proposed a “Taipei Water Culture Revival Initiative,” outlining five priorities under “ABCDE”—reconnecting people with water, aesthetics, cleanliness, flood detention and ecology—to rebuild the foundations of urban development and promote sustainable ecology.
Facts
Taipei launched the “Huangang Creek Revitalization Project” in 2019
It was finally completed in July this year
Water governance policies have been introduced in stages since 2003
Typhoon agricultural losses exceed NT$220 million; 農業部 announces disaster relief for 9 counties and cities, including New Taipei
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
農業部 estimates that Typhoon Kajiki caused more than NT$220 million in agricultural losses across Taiwan and announced that 9 counties and cities, including New Taipei City and Taoyuan City, are eligible for disaster relief and low-interest loans.
Facts
More than NT$220 million
Losses of NT$221.63 million
Yunlin County losses: NT$137.07 million
Miaoli County: NT$24.83 million
Taichung City: NT$20.42 million
New Taipei City: NT$16.18 million
Yilan County: NT$9.38 million
Affected area: 4,001 hectares
Damage rate: 22%
Area with no harvest: 874 hectares
Affected area: 451 hectares
Area with no harvest: 151 hectares
Livestock losses: NT$90,000
Losses to private agricultural facilities: NT$2.23 million
Losses to livestock and poultry facilities: NT$8.57 million
Tensions between the Koreas rise; North Korea unusually deploys self-propelled artillery near border
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Tensions between the Koreas are rising. North Korea has unusually deployed self-propelled howitzers near the border and sent a letter to the UN Security Council accusing South Korea of fabricating a land mine incident and warning of self-defense measures.
Facts
Only about 1.5 kilometers from the observation post
Suspected 122-millimeter self-propelled howitzers
Range of about 15 to 24 kilometers
The Sept. 21 land mine explosion in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)
Vice president: Continue working with civil society to build a healthy, sustainable Taiwan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim attended the Super-Age Action Summit, saying Taiwan has entered a super-aged society. The government is continuing to expand its long-term care budget and services and is implementing policies in three areas—precision assessment, chronic disease prevention and intergenerational inclusion—with the goal of working with private-sector companies and experts to build a healthy, sustainable Taiwan.
Facts
Taiwan officially became a super-aged society in 2025
Implementing policies for elderly care in 3 major areas
When former President Tsai Ing-wen first took office 10 years ago
The central government’s annual budget for long-term care was about NT$5 billion
It now exceeds NT$110 billion
It grew more than 20 times in 10 years
The Ministry of Health and Welfare has also fully launched the “888 Plan”
The government is implementing related policies in 3 areas
Conducting precision assessments in 6 areas: cognition, mobility, nutrition, vision, hearing and emotional well-being
味全龍隊 will return to its early-season batting order for Game 6 of the 中華職棒 championship series, with Lee Kai-wei and Kuo Tien-hsin batting first and second. Foreign pitchers Steel Dragon and Wu Teh-hsuan have been cleared to play.
Hong Kong media: About 45 may be expelled from the Central Committee at the CCP’s 20th Fifth Plenum
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Hong Kong media reported that amid an anti-corruption purge during the CCP’s 20th Fifth Plenum, about 45 Central Committee members and alternate members may be expelled from the committee. Attendance would be the lowest since the end of the Mao era.
Facts
As many as about 45 may be expelled from the CCP Central Committee
The CCP’s 20th Central Committee originally had 205 members
There were originally 171 alternate members
One Central Committee member, former General Administration of Customs chief Yu Jianhua, has died under abnormal circumstances
14 Central Committee members and multiple alternate Central Committee members have been removed
A total of 22 Central Committee members have been officially announced as having fallen from power or been stripped of their positions as NPC deputies
14 of them are from the military
and 6 alternate Central Committee members, among others
Attendance may fall to about 291
Just a fraction of the original 376 Central Committee members and alternate members
Cai Yijie beats cancer and encourages fellow patients, announces Taiwan concert in January 2027
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Hong Kong band 草蜢 held a concert in Macau, where member Cai Yijie shared his recovery from cancer and encouraged fellow patients. He also announced that he will perform in Taiwan in January 2027.
Taoyuan Zhongli food-service business dumps food waste into ditch; Environmental Protection Bureau issues 2 citations and orders improvements by deadline
Asked about ocean currents spilling into Keelung during disaster inspection, Hsieh Kuo-liang points to suspended sheet metal: “This comes first”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
During a disaster inspection, Keelung Mayor Hsieh Kuo-liang addressed the “ocean current” overflow issue raised by Shen Boyang, stressing that removing the sheet-metal roofing blown off by the typhoon to restore power was the priority.
Tensions rise ahead of Israeli election as Netanyahu warns Iran against provocation
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu warned Iran against taking hostile action to disrupt the election before the vote on the 27th, and denied clashing with IDF Chief of Staff Sami over new directives. Opposition leader Yair Lapid accused him of trying to postpone the election.
Facts
Original（中央社耶路撒冷25日綜合外電報導）
The Israeli election scheduled for the 27th of this month
He joined forces with the United States to launch a war against Iran in February this year
1-month-old boy dies after being taken to hospital; Kaohsiung police to ask prosecutors to investigate cause of death
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A Kaohsiung boy about 1 month old was rushed to the hospital in the early hours of the morning but died despite resuscitation efforts. Police initially ruled out child abuse and suspect accidental suffocation. They will ask prosecutors to conduct an examination to determine the cause of death. Kaohsiung’s Social Affairs Bureau has assigned a social worker to provide assistance.
鴻海 adopts 輝達 AI technology to improve model training and smart factory efficiency
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
輝達 published a technical article describing how 鴻海 has adopted its AI training and inference technologies for its own AI models and smart factories worldwide to boost the group’s AI training performance and manufacturing efficiency. The two companies are jointly developing an AI Token ecosystem and an open agent framework, and have introduced hardware such as DGX SuperPOD. These measures have significantly increased training speed, reduced scheduling hours and engineering workload, and addressed multiple production-line issues.
Facts
Boosts 鴻海 group’s AI training performance by 2.48 times
Can process 1 trillion AI tokens in 12 days
1 trillion AI tokens (Tokens)
Scheduling hours reduced by 25%
Engineering workload reduced by 50%
More than 20 major production-line issues addressed
More than 200 operating sites worldwide across the group
Tainan strengthens family education and student counseling; construction begins on new joint office building
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
台南市政府 is planning a joint office for the Family Education Center and the Student Counseling and Consultation Center, with a groundbreaking ceremony held today. The project has a total budget of about NT$87.15 million and a construction period of 480 calendar days. It will build a 4-story structure to integrate resources and strengthen support networks for families and schools.
Facts
The project has a total budget of about NT$87.15 million
The construction period is expected to be 480 calendar days
The original space of about 60 ping
Expanded to about 480 ping
A joint office building with 4 above-ground floors
Knife attack breaks out at restaurant in early hours; Taoyuan police arrive in 3 minutes, take 7 people into custody for prosecution
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A knife fight broke out in the early hours at a restaurant on Zhonghua Road in Taoyuan District, Taoyuan City, leaving 3 people injured. Police activated a rapid-response mechanism and arrived within 3 minutes, taking 7 people involved into custody for prosecution. The case is being investigated on suspicion of group brawling, attempted murder and assault.
Asian Cup wingfoil competition opens in Penghu; Guanyinting waters become training base for athletes
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 2026 Asian Cup Penghu Open Wingfoil Championship opened in the waters off Guanyinting. Chen Shuang-chuan, former chair of the 中華帆船協會, said the waters have been designated an Asian sailing training base and that an Asian pre-event competition will be held in Penghu every year in the future. The event has attracted 102 athletes from 10 countries and regions.
Lula stages comeback victory, becomes Brazil’s first president elected 4 times and halts Latin America’s rightward shift
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Brazilian President Lula scored a comeback victory in the runoff, becoming the first president elected 4 times and preserving a leftist stronghold in Latin America. His new term will face challenges including a conservative Congress, weak public finances and tariff threats from U.S. President Donald Trump.
Facts
Brazil’s first president elected 4 times
With 99.90% of the votes counted
48.2% of the vote
About to turn 81
Since Brazil restored democracy in 1985
Holding 121 of the 513 seats in the Chamber of Deputies
Holding 28 of the 81 seats in the Senate
Public debt exceeds 80% of gross domestic product (GDP)
Bolsonaro Jr. loses Brazil presidential runoff to Lula, vows to seek annulment of election
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Brazilian President Lula staged a comeback victory over Bolsonaro Jr. in the runoff and secured reelection. Bolsonaro Jr., the losing candidate, refused to accept the results and vowed to demand that the election be annulled.
President welcomes Nagoya Asian Para Games delegation, says government will support athletes
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
President Lai Ching-te welcomed Taiwan’s delegation to the Nagoya Asian Para Games, thanked the athletes for bringing glory to the country and pledged continued government support. Taiwan’s delegation won 4 gold, 7 silver and 9 bronze medals at the event, for a total of 20 medals.