JTOWER establishes communications infrastructure using infrastructure sharing at Hakata Station’s new landmark, Nishi-Nippon City Building ＜Case study＞
Timberland × Victor Kan: First collaboration arrives
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Timberland will release its first collaboration model with New York-based Victor Kan, the Timberland Curated by Victor Kan Euro Hiker GTX, on Nov. 3, 2026. The price is 29,700 yen (tax included).
Facts
Nov. 3, 2026
29,700 yen (tax included)
For more than 10 years
First introduced in 1988
Companies mentioned：Timberland、Victor Kan、VFジャパン株式会社、BEAMS MEN SHIBUYA、GORE-TEX
“How should we engage with online platforms to remain the choice?” Free online seminar for cram schools, after-school day services, and free schools to be held in virtual space on Wednesday, Nov. 18
Being true to yourself is a kind of “strength”! Yusuke Urameshi’s next training session is, of all things, skincare!? The uno × TV anime Yu Yu Hakusho collaboration campaign starts Nov. 1
Choose gifts of fragrance that suit different tastes by opting for natural scents that fit into everyday life. HYACCA launches a suuw. laundry set, SENN incense, and OSAJI eau de toilette on Oct. 27
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HYACCA株式会社 will launch fragrance gifts for birthdays from Oct. 27, including a laundry set by suuw., incense by SENN and an eau de toilette by OSAJI.
ラクス updates the “Supporting Document Retrieval AI Agent” feature in “Rakuraku Electronic Storage”
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株式会社ラクス has updated the “Supporting Document Retrieval AI Agent” feature in its electronic document storage system, “Rakuraku Electronic Storage,” and launched a new feature on Oct. 27, 2026, that automatically retrieves supporting documents such as invoices and receipts from Microsoft 365 mailboxes.
チェンジウェーブグループ launches joint project with GROWTH VERSE to advance “AX for corporate transformation”
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株式会社チェンジウェーブグループ and 株式会社GROWTH VERSE have launched a joint project to build a support model for promoting AX (AI transformation) to achieve corporate transformation.
[Friday, Oct. 30, 2026] The long-awaited “GABRIELE RIVA” is finally launching. Flagship store “GR caffè,” shop and Komoro Labo to open simultaneously in historic Komoro
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株式会社フォンス’s Chocolat & Haute Pâtisserie brand “GABRIELE RIVA” and its flagship store “GR caffè” will open in Komoro, Nagano Prefecture, on Oct. 30, 2026. The site will include a cafe and shop in a historic building, as well as a workshop, “Komoro Labo,” offering chocolates and pastries by Gabriele Riva.
Original株式会社ゼロボードは、フィリピン経済区庁（PEZA）との協業覚書が第4回AZEC閣僚会合のMOUセレモニーで披露され、同社とPEZAが登壇した。また、ASEAN Energy Business Forum 2026において資源エネルギー庁のAZECブースに出展し、サステナビリティ経営支援ソリューションを紹介した。
[ワカモノリサーチ survey] 1 in 3 young people in the Reiwa era want to dance parapara! What do the charismatic gyaru of the Heisei era think?
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A survey of young people aged 14–20 by 株式会社ワカモノリサーチ found that more than 60% were familiar with parapara and over 30% said they would like to try dancing it. Snow Man and social media were among the inspirations, while interest in dancing at clubs was low.
Employees connect with production areas through agricultural training! Launch of rice flour bagels carefully made at the company group’s factory using rice flour from Takayanagi, Niigata Prefecture
Just across the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge! “Sushi Tomi,” Awaji Island’s authentic sushi restaurant with skilled sushi chefs at Awaji Highway Oasis, unveils its November-only limited-quantity menu: “November: Yellowtail, Barracuda and Mackerel,” available from Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
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“Sushi Tomi,” the sushi restaurant at Awaji Highway Oasis, will begin serving its limited-time, limited-quantity menu, “November: Yellowtail, Barracuda and Mackerel,” on Nov. 1, 2026.
ほっかほっか亭総本部 and 関西大学’s Faculty of Commerce Ameno Seminar launch an industry-academia collaboration project in the 2026 fall semester! Bringing the expo gourmet hit “One-Hand BENTO,” with cumulative sales topping 220,000 meals, to Gen Z!
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株式会社ほっかほっか亭総本部 and 関西大学’s Faculty of Commerce Ameno Seminar launched an industry-academia collaboration project in the 2026 fall semester, aiming to bring “One-Hand BENTO,” which has surpassed 220,000 meals sold cumulatively, to Gen Z.
Facts
Cumulative meals served reached 224,706
Marked the 50th anniversary of its founding in June 2026
[Dr.ルルルン] Co-hosts a seminar at the 18th Annual Meeting of the Japan Society of Health and Medical Sciences, with Dr. Makoto Kawashima, a leader in cosmetic dermatology, as chair
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Dr.ルルルン株式会社 co-hosted a luncheon seminar with ロハス・メディカル株式会社 at the 18th Annual Meeting of the Japan Society of Health and Medical Sciences, held on October 4, 2026, with Dr. Makoto Kawashima as chair.
株式会社お亀堂 will hold the “Anmitsu Bar® Apple Fair” at お亀堂 Fujisawa store for a limited 14 days starting October 26, 2026. All-you-can-eat dining for 60 minutes costs 1,580 yen for adults and 980 yen for elementary school students and younger. New menu items, including apple pie and anko-wrapped crepe skins, will also be added.
Facts
Limited to 14 days
1,580 yen for adults
980 yen for elementary school students and younger
株式会社イーオン announced that it will offer special online seminars on topics including TOEIC preparation and travel English free of charge to high school students and older who attend an イーオン school information session between October 27 and December 26, 2026.
Facts
With learning methods developed over more than 50 years,
新百合ヶ丘エルミロード, operated by 株式会社小田急ＳＣディベロップメント, will hold an anniversary fair starting November 1, 2026, to mark its 34th anniversary. Events include an interactive show with Shimajiro and a lottery offering gift cards worth a total of 250,000 yen.
Facts
34th anniversary
Gift cards worth up to 10,000 yen
A total of 250,000 yen
Purchase receipts totaling at least 3,000 yen, tax included; receipts may be combined
Gift cards worth 6,000 yen
On sale for ¥5,000
Purchase receipts totaling at least 1,500 yen, tax included; receipts may be combined
Skin conditions cannot be captured by the simple distinction of “sensitive skin or not.” Of 13 types, “skin requiring caution in all areas” was the most common, at about 40%. Decencia analyzes more than 5,000 uses of its “Sensitivity Score” tool
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株式会社DECENCIA analyzed 5,647 uses of its self-check tool “Sensitivity Score,” launched in May 2026, and found that “skin requiring caution in all areas” was the most common of the 13 types, accounting for about 40% (37.7%).
AI commerce platform “ecforce” launches “ecforce Dev MCP Server,” an MCP server for theme development that customizes shop designs and screen displays
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株式会社SUPER STUDIO has launched “ecforce Dev MCP Server,” an MCP server that supports theme development for its AI commerce platform “ecforce.” This enables external AI tools to reference ecforce-specific specifications and implementation examples, with the aim of improving development efficiency and reducing reliance on individual expertise.
Facts
Implementation is planned for sometime in 2026
[Capital] 9,986,420,000 yen (including capital reserves)
プロモツール株式会社’s scented product “Aroma Card” has been selected as a giveaway for entrance examination information sessions at Aoyama Gakuin University Graduate School’s Graduate School of International Management (青山ビジネススクール).
Facts
Business dealings with more than 4,000 companies
Entrance examination information session held in August 2026
佐渡汽船 announced that it will extend the “Special Round-Trip Fare Discount for Passenger Cars Departing from Naoetsu” campaign, for residents of Nagano Prefecture and 3 prefectures in Hokuriku, through November 23, 2026.
Korean cosmetics brand MISSHA and indoor kids’ facility ASOBono! are holding their first collaboration campaign. Starting November 10, 2026, the first 300 people to present a receipt for purchases of 4,500 yen or more will receive a trial set from the “Time Revolution” series.
Facts
Receipt for purchases of 4,500 yen or more, tax included
880 yen, tax included
20th anniversary in Japan
Companies mentioned：株式会社ミシャジャパン、MISSHA、ミシャ、ASOBono!、アソボーノ、アソボ～ノ！、アインズ＆トルぺ、ハンズ、PLAZA、TOKYO DOME CITY
[Patele Awards 2026] Appearances by 6 active players confirmed!
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パシフィックリーグマーケティング株式会社 announced that 6 active players from 北海道日本ハムファイターズ, 東北楽天ゴールデンイーグルス, 埼玉西武ライオンズ, 千葉ロッテマリーンズ, オリックス・バファローズ and 福岡ソフトバンクホークス will appear as guests at the “Patele Awards 2026,” to be held on December 11, 2026. “V Furusato Tax,” operated by エスシー・カードビジネス株式会社, has been named the gold sponsor.
Holding online seminar “[Azumi Seminar] Recent Tax Revisions and Overview of Proposed Revisions: Income Tax, Real Estate Valuation and Consumption Tax”
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Tsuji & Hongo Tax Corporation will hold an online seminar, “[Azumi Juku] Overview of Recent Tax Revisions and Proposed Revisions: Income Tax, Real Estate Valuation and Consumption Tax,” on November 10, 2026. The fee is 5,000 yen.
[日本経済大学] to hold special seminar on learning about the front lines of support for Ukraine’s recovery
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日本経済大学 will hold a special seminar on October 29 to learn about the front lines of support for Ukraine’s recovery. JICA representatives and graduates of the university will be invited to share practical knowledge and experiences in international contributions with approximately 49 international students from Ukraine and others.
ミツカン’s “Kantan Vinegar™” and Ultraman 60th anniversary collaboration campaign adopts “QUO Card Pay”; original merchandise and QUO Card Pay to be awarded to 1,030 winners selected by lottery!
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株式会社クオカード’s “QUO Card Pay” has been selected for a collaboration campaign between “Kantan Vinegar™,” offered by 株式会社Mizkan, and Ultraman’s 60th anniversary. Original merchandise and QUO Card Pay will be awarded to a total of 1,030 winners selected by lottery.
Facts
To a total of 1,030 winners
15 winners each
To 1,000 winners
QUO Card Pay worth 500 yen
At least 300 yen (tax included) in eligible products
At least 500 yen (tax included) in eligible products
[For small and midsize businesses enrolled in 協会けんぽ] Now accepting consultations on exercise initiatives that can be implemented in line with branch health declarations
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フラクタルワークアウト株式会社 has begun accepting consultations from small and midsize businesses enrolled in 協会けんぽ, helping them select and provide exercise initiatives in line with their branch’s health declaration.
Facts
Certified Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization 2027
[OCEANS] Shingo Katori on the cover! Special feature: “The pinnacle, in the clothes you always wear”
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The December 2026 issue of men’s lifestyle magazine 『OCEANS』 is a luxury special issue themed “The pinnacle, in the clothes you always wear.” Shingo Katori appears on the cover, and the issue also features an interview with Yuki Ishikawa.
I can’t draw it, but I want to hug it! A big size that makes you want to hug it! “Crayon plushies,” perfect for social media, arrive at crane games!
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As part of its “Everyday Original Prizes” crane game prize series, 株式会社東洋 will roll out the large-size “Crayon Plushie,” supervised by Naoya Igarashi, starting October 21, 2026.
Don’t let new businesses end as “ideas that go nowhere”: The reality of designing in-house business idea contests and building structures to drive commercialization
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株式会社エンファクトリー will hold a seminar on designing in-house business idea contests and building structures to drive them, with Tetsuro Yoneda as a guest speaker, on November 4, 2026.
Facts
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 12:00-13:00
8 golden rules for running a business idea contest
[木村屋總本店] <New product> “Sakadane Kochi Yuzu,” bursting with the aroma of yuzu from Kochi Prefecture, launches November 1!
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株式会社木村屋總本店 will launch its new “Sakadane Kochi Yuzu,” made with yuzu from Kochi Prefecture, at its directly operated stores and online shop starting November 1, 2026. The price is 360 yen (tax included).
Facts
From Nov. 1, 2026
Approximately 50% market share
Price: 360 yen (tax included)
Page goes live on October 28
Sales period: Sunday, November 1–Monday, November 30
For winter motorcycle commutes, heated inner gloves warm your hands from the moment you grip the handlebars. The new 2026 winter model, “ALTENA NukuRun Heated Inner Gloves” (INHG04), is now available for preorder at a special preorder-only price.
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三金商事株式会社 has begun accepting preorders for its new 2026 winter model, “ALTENA NukuRun Heated Inner Gloves” (INHG04). The successor to the previous “Furdo” model, these lightweight inner gloves have heaters on the palms and fingertips and feature a mode memory function.
Facts
New products for winter 2026
(INHG04)
Oct. 26, 2026 (Mon.)
Monday, Nov. 2, 2026
4 temperature settings: Boost, High, Medium and Low
[ファミリーマート × Hattendo] The next new item after cream buns and melon bread is “cream daifuku”! “Chilled Custard Cream Daifuku” launches Tuesday, October 27
With an expected shortage of approximately 28,000 workers in the auto repair industry by 2029, Nippon Paint announces “nax VRP-X,” a VR training tool to support the acquisition and transfer of painting skills
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Nippon Paint announced that it has developed “nax VRP-X,” a VR training tool to support the development of talent in automotive refinish painting, and will begin accepting orders from the end of October 2026.
Facts
A labor shortage of around 28,000 people
By 2029
Average age is approximately 50
Orders will be accepted starting at the end of October 2026
22.5% have forgotten items or failed to erase data after selling their cars; ETC cards were the most common item, according to カーネクスト
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According to a survey conducted by ラグザス株式会社’s car-buying service カーネクスト, 22.5% of respondents realized after handing over their cars that they had left items behind or failed to erase data. ETC cards were the most common item, at 8.5%. Among those who had experienced this, 37.8% said they could not confirm that the retrieval or deletion had been completed, while 24.5% said they had not received guidance on checking or taking action from the buyer.
Facts
200 men and women nationwide
ETC cards were the most common item, at 8.5%
37.8% requested or attempted retrieval or deletion but could not confirm completion
40.0% were able to confirm completion
24.5% selected “I received no guidance or explanation”
[ザ・カハラ・ホテル＆リゾート 横浜] Supporting the sustainable craft beer “YOKOHAMA HAMANASHI CHECK-IN ALE,” made with nonstandard pears and unused hotel ingredients, by supplying ingredients
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The Kahala Hotel & Resort Yokohama is participating in a project led by 横浜市 and others, supplying ingredients for and selling “YOKOHAMA HAMANASHI CHECK-IN ALE,” a craft beer made with nonstandard “Hama-nashi” pears and unused ingredients from its breakfast buffet.
Facts
On sale starting Saturday, November 21, 2027
[Volume] 350 ml (can)
[Alcohol content] 5%
[Hama-nashi pear juice] 5%
[Price] 437 yen
Companies mentioned：リゾートトラスト株式会社、ザ・カハラ・ホテル＆リゾート 横浜、THE KAHALA Collection、横浜市、一般社団法人横浜みなとみらい21、株式会社Beer the First、食品館あおば、成城石井、FUJI、デリド、そうてつローゼン、紀ノ国屋、横浜高島屋、STORY STORY YOKOHAMA、AKOMEYA TOKYO、横浜ブルク13、ヨコハマメモリーズ ランドマークプラザ店、日本百貨店あかれんが、GOODIES YOKOHAMA、ヨコハマ グランド インターコンチネンタル ホテル、インターコンチネンタル横浜Pier 8、横浜桜木町ワシントンホテル、ニューオータニイン横浜プレミアム
Menicon’s “1Case Project” wins the Plastic New Technology Award
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株式会社メニコン’s “1Case Project” has won the Plastic New Technology Award at the FY Reiwa 8 Resource Recycling Technology and Systems Awards, hosted by 一般社団法人産業環境管理協会.
[Reservations open] The first gamebook featuring Brainrot, a meme character hugely popular with children, is here! “ブレインロットゲームブック 無限のルームから大大大脱出！” goes on sale Dec. 4 (Friday)!
VAZ, an official TikTok Shop JAPAN partner, to hold auditions for “commerce creators” who promote products through videos and livestreams starting Oct. 27 (Tuesday)
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株式会社VAZ will hold auditions starting Oct. 27, 2026, to discover and develop “commerce creators” active on TikTok Shop. Applications will be accepted through Dec. 15 of the same year, and there is no participation or affiliation fee.
LED TOKYO to provide equipment for the 33rd Kineko International Film Festival, including an LED display for the Galleria Stage
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LED TOKYO株式会社 will provide equipment for the 33rd Kineko International Film Festival, running from Oct. 30 to Nov. 3, 2026, and supply an LED display for the Galleria Stage at Futako-Tamagawa Rise Galleria.
株式会社ビーグリー began distributing manga by 太田出版 on its Manga Kingdom comic distribution service on Oct. 27, 2026. A campaign offering special deals on selected titles is running through Nov. 9, 2026.
Facts
Starting Tuesday, October 27, 2026
A TV anime aired in April 2026
Limited-time offer through Nov. 9, 2026 (Monday)
A points program that offers up to 50% back every day
“Read at your own pace” offers more than 10,000 books
On its way to surpassing 2.5 billion cumulative downloads
Tsukuba Startup Night 2026, a startup networking event in Tsukuba, will be held.
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Tsukuba Startup Night 2026, a startup networking event co-hosted by つくば市 and Venture Café Tokyo, will be held on Dec. 10, with discussions on support and collaboration with major companies in fields including life sciences, space and robotics.
[Ajino Mingei] “Autumn Feast Fair” to run from Friday, Oct. 30!
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Ajino Mingei Food Service, a group company of 株式会社サガミホールディングス, will hold its “Autumn Feast Fair” from Oct. 30 to Nov. 30, 2026. Offers include 10% off banquet menu reservations and 100 yen off all eel products. The fair will be held at 50 locations nationwide.
Complete the incorporation process online! “GVA Company Formation” launches, creating all required documents at once
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GVA TECH株式会社 has launched “GVA Company Formation,” a free service that automatically generates online the documents required to establish a corporation.
クラシル株式会社 launches “Digital Twin Agent” on Kurashiru AI OS, letting users ask AI avatars—modeled on consumer purchasing and behavioral trends using statistical data—“as many times as they like”
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クラシル株式会社 has launched “Digital Twin Agent,” a new feature of its AI agent for manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers, Kurashiru AI OS. It lets users ask questions as many times as they like to AI avatars modeled on consumer purchasing and behavioral trends using statistical data.
Facts
Original月間約3,500万人
As of Sept. 2026
Original1回あたり数十万〜数百万円の費用
Takes several weeks to design, collect, compile and report
What happens when an IT executive who knows the harsh realities of the workplace seriously sets out to create the “ideal workplace”? 株式会社エイ・クリエイション, with sales and employee numbers up 4 times in 10 years, renews its “White Company Certification Gold” for the 3rd consecutive year
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一般財団法人日本次世代企業普及機構 has certified 株式会社エイ・クリエイション as a “White Company Certification Gold” company for the 3rd consecutive year. The company has grown its sales and employee numbers 4 times in 10 years and aims to combine a healthy work environment with strong business performance.
Facts
Effective Oct. 1, 2026
A rigorous review criteria covering no fewer than 70 items
A cumulative total of 707 companies as of October 2026
A total of 707 companies have received this certification
“Talent Power Ranking” announces its ranking of actresses and female entertainers whose talent power rose in the August 2026 survey! The 432nd ranking feature on the “Talent Power Ranking” website!
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“Talent Power Ranking,” operated by 株式会社アーキテクト, has announced its 432nd ranking of actresses and female entertainers whose power scores rose in the August 2026 survey.
[Izumi City, Osaka Prefecture] “People are everything”: Toward sustainable work practices in the housing industry. Nakazawa Holdings earns “White Company Certification,” strengthening its organizational foundation through new employee benefits and recruitment support measures
Starting this week, on Thursday, October 29: The comprehensive housing, architecture and real estate exhibition [BREX Kansai] opens at INTEX Osaka. Visitor registration now open!
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The 2026 comprehensive housing, architecture and real estate exhibition [BREX Kansai] will be held at INTEX Osaka from October 29 to 30, 2026. The executive committee is headed by Masato Hori, and the event is managed by (株)イノベント. Product exhibits by exhibitors, seminars and special lectures are planned.
株式会社INFORICH and 株式会社Rebase are running a collaboration campaign between the mobile battery sharing service “CHARGESPOT” and the rental space matching platform “instabase,” offering coupons to users of each service.
株式会社TVer has comprehensively refreshed the design and UI of its official commercial broadcaster streaming service “TVer” across all devices. The new design became available in late September 2026, with screen layouts and accessibility improved under the concepts of “programs take center stage” and “easy for anyone to use.” New features, including “Scene” and “LINE notifications for favorite talents,” are planned or have been launched.
Facts
Monthly users approach 50 million
Average playback counts across all OSs increase by approximately 10%
More than 30 improvements have already been implemented
Catch-up streaming of approximately 1,000 programs at any given time
Get an early look at coworking space “me:rise Kunitachi,” opening December 1｜Preview and opening event on November 24, with a pre-opening from the 25th offering facility trials for 500 yen｜株式会社AGORA
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The coworking space “me:rise Kunitachi,” operated by 株式会社AGORA, will officially open on December 1, 2026, a 1-minute walk from Kunitachi Station on the JR Chuo Line. A preview and opening event will be held on November 24, followed by a pre-opening period from the 25th when visitors can try the facility for 500 yen.
“Lords Mobile” gets a major update! 3 new features arrive: “Hero Battle Spirit,” “Hero Gear” and “Hero Saga”
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IGG has released a major update for the globally competitive RPG “Lords Mobile,” adding 3 new features that expand hero development: “Hero Battle Spirit,” “Hero Gear” and “Hero Saga.” It also announced a UI revamp and exclusive gift codes for newsletter subscribers.
[Explained by a labor and social security attorney] A definitive guide to compliance with the equal pay for equal work amendments, released in full for free. Prepare for corrective recommendations from labor bureaus with 3 steps: job descriptions → clarify the purpose of allowances → explanation of differences in treatment
Concerns about an inherited family home, a mortgage or selling? SA presents 3 real estate columns to read before making a decision
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株式会社SA presented the 3 most-viewed real estate columns over the 30 days from September 27 to October 26, 2026. The articles cover the obligation to preserve a family home after renouncing an inheritance, the difference between seeking mortgage repayment advice and selling, and points to check for exclusive listings during a property sale.
Even a monster can make it!? Baltan Seijin tries cooking with ミツカン’s “Kantan Su”!
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株式会社Mizkan will launch a collaboration campaign on October 27, 2026, featuring its flagship product “Kantan Su” and the 60th anniversary of the Ultraman series. Along with releasing a video of Baltan Seijin trying his hand at cooking, the campaign will distribute stickers in stores and run a receipt-entry purchase campaign to showcase the fun of cooking.
Facts
The Ultraman series, celebrating its 60th anniversary this year
From Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Main video: “Ultraman Kantan Cooking: The Baltan Seijin Appears” (approximately 3 minutes)
ミツカン Kantan Su 500 ml
All 8 types
Parent-and-child transformation! Dress-up apron set, for 15 people
Frying Pan Jyu original handle set (Square M), for 15 people
Original QUO Card Pay worth 500 yen, for 1,000 people
Receipt showing the purchase of eligible products totaling 300 yen or more (tax included)
Receipt showing the purchase of eligible products totaling 500 yen or more (tax included)
Early booking offer through Nov. 15: Make your year-end or New Year party special at AKARENGA STEAK HOUSE. Get 20% OFF the total price on group private booking plans available only from December to January!
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AKARENGA STEAK HOUSE, operated by G LION GROUP, is offering group private booking plans for year-end and New Year parties, available only from December 2026 to January 2027. Book by Nov. 15 to receive 20% OFF the total price.
Facts
20% OFF the total price
Available only for reservations made by Nov. 15 (Sun.)
From December 2026 through January 2027
A 10% service charge will be added to the price.
Built in 1923
With a history spanning 100 years
Group employees: 5,792
Group companies: 163
Group locations: 503 stores
Fiscal 2025 revenue: 462.8 billion yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社ジーライオン、G LION GROUP、ジーライオングループ、AKARENGA STEAK HOUSE、アカレンガステーキハウス、Hy's steak house
[Kyoto: 高台寺丹虎] Offering a year-end and New Year special "Premium Tempura Kaiseki." Enjoy tempura fried by a chef right before your eyes at a 10-seat counter.
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高台寺丹虎, in Kyoto and operated by G LION GROUP, will open for special year-end and New Year service from Dec. 30, 2026, through Jan. 3, 2027, offering its "Premium Tempura Kaiseki."
Confirmed that liposome technology can enhance niacinamide's penetration into the skin
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株式会社コーセー confirmed that liposome technology significantly increases niacinamide penetration in the stratum corneum, viable epidermal cell layer, and dermis.
The event is almost over!! A roundup of the countdown events for the TV anime Attack on Titan × Nijigen no Mori collaboration
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With fewer than 50 days remaining until the TV anime Attack on Titan × Nijigen no Mori collaboration event at the Awaji Island anime park Nijigen no Mori ends, 3 countdown campaigns will launch on Nov. 1, 2026.
Facts
Fewer than 50 days remain until it ends
3 campaigns taking place
The first offer gives 2 people a great deal
Available at 5% OFF the regular price
Price: from 10,260 yen (tax included)
Walking through 1.2 km of forest at night
Original illustrations of all 4 characters
Original die-cut stickers (8 designs in all, random)
▲"Acrylic stand (4 designs in all)" / 1,210 yen (tax included)▲
990 yen each (tax included)
Complete edition: ¥6,930 (tax included)
“Captain Levi’s quote memo pad” / 1,045 yen (tax included)
“Cube-shaped pin badge (8 types in total, random)” / 385 yen (tax included)
Popular collaboration returns for its 18th edition! This time, new Lotte ×ことりっぷ collaboration sweets inspired by Yokohama and Kobe go on sale Nov. 3.
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株式会社昭文社ホールディングス and Lotte will release new sweets recreating the flavors of 馬車道十番館 in Yokohama and 元町ケーキ in Kobe on Nov. 3, 2026, as the 18th collaboration with the travel guidebook ことりっぷ.
Facts
18th installment
Nov. 3, 2026
Tokyo Stock Exchange code: 9475
Founded in 1970
Founded in 1946
Contents: 8 pieces
Suggested retail price: around 345 yen
Made with 1.2% mascarpone cheese
Made with 0.5% coffee
Made with 1.5% strawberry juice
Made with 0.7% pistachio paste
More than 20 million copies published cumulatively
GATE PITCH to be held to select participants for the next stage! A hands-on program aiming to create new businesses in the environment and energy sectors in Hiroshima
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株式会社ゼロワンブースター will hold a GATE PITCH in Hiroshima on Nov. 10, 2026, as part of a new business creation support program commissioned by ひろしま環境ビジネス推進協議会. The event will select 5 companies to advance from the 1st stage to the 2nd stage.
Facts
The 5 companies that will advance to the 2nd stage at a later date
9 companies in the prefecture selected
Over the 3 months from August to October this year
Mikey Madison and Ren Meguro appear in the December issue of ELLE Japan, on sale Oct. 28
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The December issue of the fashion magazine ELLE Japan from 株式会社ハースト婦人画報社 goes on sale Oct. 28. The cover features Mikey Madison, who won the Academy Award for Best Actress, while the special edition features Ren Meguro. The issue also highlights their respective connections with brands including ティファニー and フェンディ.
Facts
On sale Wednesday, Oct. 28
The December issue of ELLE Japan
Featured across all 9 pages
5 pages in the regular edition
Ren Meguro, now in his 3rd year in the role
[Regular edition price] 880 yen (tax included)
[Special edition price] 980 yen (tax included)
Founded in 1989
Celebrated its 35th anniversary in 2024
Launched in 1996 as the first web magazine for women
ELLE Digital, which celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2026
Docomo develops AI dialogue technology to support healthy routines for preschoolers
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株式会社NTTドコモ has developed AI dialogue technology that uses language tailored to preschoolers' ages in months to help establish daily routines such as brushing their teeth. Combining a database from NTTコミュニケーション科学基礎研究所 with an LLM, the technology aims to ease the childcare burden on parents through an Android app.
A generous 500 g pack! Convenient individual portions! Introducing "Organic Large-Pack Peeled Roasted Chestnuts / Dried Sweet Potatoes, 50 g × 10 bags"!
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株式会社コメリ began selling 500 g large packs of organic peeled roasted chestnuts and dried sweet potatoes (50 g × 10 bags) on Oct. 27, 2026, at コメリパワー, コメリハード＆グリーン, and online. Each is priced at 898 yen (tax included).
[Limited time] Enjoy Halloween videos with Filmora! Halloween campaign featuring AI effects and video templates
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株式会社ワンダーシェアーソフトウェア is holding a Halloween campaign for the video editing software Filmora from Oct. 23 to Nov. 5, 2026. The campaign features AI effects and templates, and offers up to 17,500 yen OFF AI credits.
Necklaces featuring Amuro Ray and Judau Ashta are here, created in collaboration between Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack, Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ, and the jewelry brand THE KISS!!
“Otona Tansan,” a freeze-dried drink that dissolves in sparkling water
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Asahi Soft Drinks will begin test sales of “Otona Tansan,” a freeze-dried drink to be enjoyed dissolved in sparkling water, on October 29, in limited quantities.
Facts
Starting October 29, with sales rolling out sequentially
PERSOL CAREER to host an event on sports business careers amid changes brought by B. Innovation; Commissioner Shinji Shimada to discuss the future of regional development, arenas and DX
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As a recruitment support project partner of B.LEAGUE, PERSOL CAREER will host “B.LEAGUE Career Session by doda,” featuring Commissioner Shinji Shimada discussing the future of sports business, including regional development and DX, and career opportunities.
Facts
2026-27 season
Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2026
Original18:00～19:30（予定）
Through November 19, 2026 (Thursday)
Companies mentioned：パーソルキャリア株式会社、doda、B.LEAGUE、ジャパン・プロフェッショナル・バスケットボールリーグ、パーソルイノベーション株式会社、Microsoft Teams
Children’s school refusal and mothers’ work: Does working from home make it easier to balance the two? 68.3% say “I think so”
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In a survey of women interested in working conducted by しゅふＪＯＢ総研, 21.9% said their child had experienced school refusal, and 85.6% said balancing work and family was “difficult.” Meanwhile, 68.3% thought working from home would make it easier to balance the two.
Free live demonstration of drone surveying and infrastructure inspections to be held in Oita City on Friday, November 20; featuring the DJI Matrice 400, Zenmuse L3 and more