[BWJ Osaka 2026] 韓美グループ closes 50 business deals and sells 10 beauty devices in 3 days
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韓美グループ株式会社 exhibited at “Beautyworld Japan Osaka / Osaka Nail Forum 2026,” held at Intex Osaka in October 2026, and secured 50 business deals and sales of 10 beauty devices in 3 days.
“Where did you get that?” New brand PODE, adding personality through embellishment, launches in November. Launch events to be held in Tokyo and Kobe
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株式会社Olinks will launch PODE, a new apparel brand that adds individuality through embellishments such as embroidery, in November 2026, and will hold events in Tokyo and Kobe.
New manga site BUNCOMI launches! Powered by “コミチ＋”! Featuring popular titles including 『俺、勇者じゃないですから。』 and 『ラピスの心臓』
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株式会社コミチ announced that it will provide its manga SaaS “コミチ＋” and support site operations as part of the launch of BUNCOMI, a new manga site from 株式会社文藝春秋.
グッドパッチ launches Ensio, a new product that uses AI to let anyone continuously create designs true to their company
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株式会社グッドパッチ began offering the beta version of its AI design product Ensio on Oct. 27, 2026. The product incorporates into AI the quality judgments previously made by グッドパッチ designers, providing an environment where companies can continuously create designs true to their own identity.
Survey on perceptions of “freedom” (Second Survey) [ジユウ研究所]
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一般社団法人ジユウ研究所 has released the results of its second survey on perceptions of “freedom.” The online survey of 1,000 residents of Japan examined the share who feel free, evaluations by country, and expectations for political parties.
New show “Looopでんきpresents 佐藤満春・富田鈴花の2人におまかせ” to launch as a Nippon Broadcasting System video podcast on Tuesday, Nov. 17
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株式会社Looop will launch “Looopでんき presents 佐藤満春・富田鈴花の2人におまかせ,” a new video podcast featuring 佐藤満春 and 富田鈴花, as the sole sponsor through its electricity retail service “Looopでんき.” The program will begin streaming on Nippon Broadcasting System and other platforms on Nov. 17, 2026.
Facts
Nov. 17, 2026 (Tue.)
Starts at 18:00
8 episodes in total
Looopでんき, which marks its 10th anniversary this year
[Bambitious Nara] Kids Passport program underway, offering free admission to home games for elementary, junior high and high school students
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株式会社バンビシャス奈良 offers a “Kids Passport” to elementary, junior high and high school students who live or study in Nara Prefecture, providing free admission to the unreserved seats on the 2nd floor at home games, along with gifts for collecting stamps.
Knot Travel Japan moves toward the full-scale January 2027 launch of “Knot for Biz,” a high-value B2B network, following Asia’s largest business meeting event
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株式会社Knot Travel Japan announced that, following its participation in ITB Asia 2026, it will fully launch “Knot for Biz,” a high-value B2B network for inbound travel experiences, in January 2027.
Facts
January 2027
October 21–23, 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社Knot Travel Japan、Knot Travel Japan、ITB Asia 2026
The name of Fukuoka Airport’s new landmark complex has been decided: “TABISIA (タビジア)!”
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福岡国際空港株式会社 has named the complex directly connected to the domestic terminal, scheduled to open in summer 2027, “TABISIA.” The complex will have a total project cost of approximately 45 billion yen and a total floor area of approximately 43,300㎡. Its 4th floor will feature “ASIYONG,” one of Japan’s largest Asian food halls, with 7 brands making their Japan debut, including restaurants in Taiwan and Thailand selected for the Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand.
Facts
Scheduled for its grand opening around summer 2027
カンバス, developer and seller of subtitle production software, adds integration with the “AmiVoice®︎ API” speech recognition API
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株式会社カンバス has added support for integration with 株式会社アドバンスト・メディア’s “AmiVoice API” speech recognition API in its subtitle production software “SSTG1Pro.” This automates audio transcription and timing settings, helping improve work efficiency. The company also plans to exhibit at “Inter BEE 2026,” to be held in November 2026, and demonstrate the new features.
Facts
For more than 25 years since its founding
Nearly 30 years of research and development in Japanese speech recognition
TNX’s 20th anniversary and 2nd subscription release! Tsunku♂ solo songs and Tsunku♂ band recordings released all at once! Available for streaming from October 29!
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As the 2nd installment in its 20th anniversary subscription release campaign, TNX株式会社 will make 3 Tsunku♂ solo works available for streaming from October 29. Related works from 株式会社アップフロントワークス will also be released on the same day.
【牛繁】Enjoy unlimited lettuce wraps even as vegetable prices soar! A new “Samgyeopsal All-You-Can-Eat Course” is here! A “Korean Fair” will also be held at the same time! Advance sales start at some locations today, Tuesday, October 27! (Available at all locations from Wednesday, November 4)
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株式会社牛繁ドリームシステム will hold a limited-time “Korean Fair” from November 4 and introduce a new “Samgyeopsal All-You-Can-Eat Course.” Advance sales will begin at some locations on October 27.
Facts
Operating 118 stores nationwide
A limited-time “Korean Fair” will be held from November 4, 2026
Advance sales start at some locations today, Tuesday, October 27
Samgyeopsal set: 990 yen
Cheese dak-galbi: 690 yen
Negibaka yangnyeom skirt steak: 990 yen
Kalbi ramen: 790 yen
Chicken skirt steak with green chili sauce: 490 yen
株式会社Yoriyoi carries out 6 initiatives to support VTubers and communities
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株式会社Yoriyoi carried out 6 initiatives to support VTubers and communities. These included operational support and ZINE sponsorship for “飛び出せリアイベV in 福島,” publicity support for the “おゆかりVTuberマップ,” sponsoring a ZINE by さくらこ, launching a pilot project to support the debut of the conceptual VTuber “いぬにゃん,” appearing in a livestream marking the 1st anniversary of the establishment of the employment support service Type B “ReverV,” and conducting livestreaming practice in the community seminar “よりか.”
【Survey】The number of times ChatGPT visited websites after receiving questions rose 5.6 times in about 1 month: Measurements across 89 Japanese-language websites
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無限開拓株式会社 released findings from an analysis of access logs for 89 Japanese-language websites it operates. Visits by “ChatGPT-User,” which originates from ChatGPT users, increased 5.6 times in about 1 month, far outpacing Googlebot’s growth (2.9 times). The report also outlines the overall increase in AI search bots and ways to check visits on one’s own website.
Facts
5.6 times in about 1 month
589 visits during the initial 1-week period (September 30–October 6, 2026)
3,309 visits in the final 1-week period (October 18–24)
Googlebot’s growth over the same period (2.9 times)
Original1日平均15.3サイト
Increased to 34.1 sites
ClaudeBot made 544,501 visits in 1 day alone, on October 5
Three major announcements from voice actor Yuki Kaji’s produced project Soyogi Fractal! “梵そよぎ” to become an AITuber, with a livestream set for Nov. 21 (Sat.)! Mini-album featuring cover art by HoneyWorks’ ヤマコ to be released, and new song MV unveiled!
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株式会社FRACTAL announced 3 major developments from its voice AI project Soyogi Fractal: a livestream on Nov. 21 to mark AI character “梵そよぎ” becoming an AITuber, the release of the mini-album Butterfly Effect featuring cover art drawn by HoneyWorks’ ヤマコ, and the release of a new song MV.
六甲ビール醸造所 to release new SAKAMAI SESSION IPA as part of PLAY CRAFT BEER ACTIONS, a co-creation project led by SPRING VALLEY BREWERY
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六甲ビール醸造所（有限会社アイエヌインターナショナル） will release SAKAMAI SESSION IPA nationwide in limited quantities starting Oct. 27, 2026, as a product participating in PLAY CRAFT BEER ACTIONS, a co-creation project led by SPRING VALLEY BREWERY. The beer is made with Yamada Nishiki sake rice grown in Hyogo Prefecture.
Facts
Oct. 27, 2026
Alcohol content: 4.5%
350ml
240 days from production
IBU 29
Suggested retail price: 430 yen
Companies mentioned：六甲ビール醸造所、有限会社アイエヌインターナショナル、SPRING VALLEY BREWERY、スプリングバレーブルワリー
一般社団法人wreath places 5th in the Social Good Catapult at ICC Summit KYOTO 2026
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一般社団法人wreath placed 5th in the Social Good Catapult at ICC Summit KYOTO 2026. The organization operates an information platform for self-help groups and works to connect people experiencing loneliness.
株式会社Simple publishes case study on direct-scouting support for 株式会社情報戦略テクノロジー, which provides DX support to major companies
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株式会社Simple published a case study on supporting the introduction of direct scouting at 株式会社情報戦略テクノロジー（IST社）, which provides DX support to major companies. Simple provided hands-on support, including improving the accuracy of target lists and holding meetings among 3 parties, leading to a significant increase in replies and the building of trusted relationships.
Ten perspectives bring Tatsuya Kitani into focus. Book Tatsuya Kitani: My Many Profiles—Introducing Myself Through Others’ Eyes to be published, with special exhibitions in Tokyo and Osaka.
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丸善CHIホールディングス has launched a project to interpret singer-songwriter Tatsuya Kitani’s lyrics from the perspectives of 10 people, and announced the publication of a book and special exhibitions in Tokyo and Osaka.
Facts
To be published simultaneously by our company on Friday, Jan. 8, 2027
Genba Hub launches maintenance contract management feature specializing in building maintenance and equipment servicing
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現場Hub株式会社 has launched a maintenance contract management feature for building maintenance and equipment servicing. The feature enables users to manage contracts for regular inspections and equipment maintenance, automatically create work schedules, and check work status.
Kanazawa event on Jan. 21┃“Featured Products and Services Business Meeting” individual meetings with ジェイアールサービスネット金沢
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金沢商工会議所 will hold individual business meetings to help small and midsize businesses develop sales channels on Jan. 21, 2027, inviting ジェイアールサービスネット金沢 as the buyer.
Kanazawa event on Dec. 8┃“New Encounters Weaving Together the Region!” 34th Kanazawa Business Networking Event
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金沢商工会議所 will co-host the 34th Kanazawa Business Networking Event with 石川中央都市圏ビジョン懇談会 on Dec. 8, 2026. The event will feature a mini-seminar, company presentations, and networking for businesses in the areas of Uchinada, Tsubata, Nonoichi, Kahoku, Tsurugi, Mikawa, Morimoto, Hakusan, and Kanazawa.
[style-arena.jp] Street interviews on travel decision-making: how stylish Gen Z’s “I want to go” turns into “I’m going here”
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スタイルアリーナ, operated by 一般財団法人日本ファッション協会, conducted street interviews with 18 stylish Gen Z participants about travel decision-making. Their distinctive habits included saving information on social media and map apps and making flexible choices on location. The findings have been published in a format that companies and local governments can use.
Ajinomoto Co., Inc. “Victory Project®” event report: Judoka Hifumi Abe on the power of food and nutrition behind becoming the world’s best—“Having a goal gives me the strength to work hard”—and his aspirations for 3 consecutive Olympic titles
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味の素株式会社 held an employee gathering at its Tokyo office on Oct. 15, 2026, with judoka Hifumi Abe as a guest. Abe spoke about his goal of winning 3 consecutive and 4 consecutive Olympic titles, as well as nutritional support such as “Katsu Meshi®,” and interacted with approximately 80 employees.
Motion capture correction software n-Links Retarget adds support for more than 20 adjustments, including bow-leggedness and foot contact
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アイ・ペアーズ株式会社 announced that it has added more than 20 adjustment options, including bow-leggedness and foot contact, as well as a calibration function, to its motion capture correction software n-Links Retarget.
livepass launches livepass Form, which uses proprietary AI agent technology to boost completion rates without rebuilding application forms
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livepass株式会社 released its new AI solution livepass Form on Oct. 27, 2026, enabling video-based input assistance to be added without modifying existing web forms.
Facts
Released on Oct. 27, 2026
More than 90% responded that “there are parts where customers are likely to get stuck”
Enjoy the delicacy of eel for New Year. 2027 osechi featuring grilled and plain-grilled domestic eel and eel omelet, with reservations now open for a limited 500 servings
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株式会社鰻楽 is accepting reservations through its official online shop for its 2027 New Year osechi meal, “鰻楽 ‘Eel × Miyazaki’ Deluxe Two-Tier Eel Feast.” The two-tier meal features 24 items made with domestic eel and ingredients from Miyazaki Prefecture. It is priced at ¥33,000, with a limited 500 servings available.
【2-year term at 1.90%!】Manage your funds with the fixed-term deposit “Hajime-kun,” offering〈attractive rates〉, terms you can choose, and deposits starting from 1 yen![SBJ銀行］
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株式会社SBJ銀行 raised the interest rate on its “First Fixed-Term Deposit〈Hajime-kun〉” from October 1, setting the benchmark annual rate for the 2-year term at 1.90%.
Facts
1.90% per year
Total assets: ¥1,815 billion
Oct. 1
Companies mentioned：株式会社SBJ銀行、SBJ銀行、新韓銀行、新韓金融グループ、JCR、Moody's Japan
Spatial Pleasure lists carbon-credit generation solution on Geotab Marketplace, turning vehicle data into environmental value without additional equipment
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株式会社Spatial Pleasure has listed “Mobility Carbon Credit Engine,” a solution that generates carbon credits from vehicle data, on Geotab Marketplace. The solution supports credit generation in line with the J-Credit Scheme without additional equipment, and the company has begun accepting inquiries from Geotab users and sales partners.
Facts
The emissions trading system (GX-ETS) will fully launch in fiscal 2026
Trusted by more than 100,000 customers
Currently connecting approximately 6 million vehicles and assets across its network
Processing 100 billion data points every day
・Established: 2000
Companies mentioned：株式会社Spatial Pleasure、Spatial Pleasure、Geotab Inc.、Geotab、MASA、Mobility Alliance for Sustainable Abundance
[Joint industry-academia survey] AI has made sales “faster,” but not “more successful”—50.9% feel it has improved efficiency, while only 6.0% say it directly boosts results. The keys to turning AI investment into results are “reinvesting in people” and “the ability to keep learning”
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According to the “Sales Capabilities in the AI Era Survey 2026,” jointly conducted by 教育テック大学院大学 and ウィルソン・ラーニング ワールドワイド株式会社, AI use contributes to operational efficiency (50.9%), but the share reporting a direct improvement in results is low (6.0%). The findings suggest that people with both interpersonal sales skills and the ability to develop themselves tend to achieve better results.
Facts
Reduced time spent preparing materials (50.9%)
The share reporting improved results was 2.7 times higher
Matchmaking agency ナレソメ launches “ナレソメestate,” a home-buying support service under its post-marriage support program “イトナミ”; partners with 新都市生活研究所 and すんで
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株式会社ナレソメ has formed a business partnership with 株式会社新都市生活研究所 and 株式会社すんで, and will relaunch “ナレソメestate,” a home-buying support service offered as part of its post-marriage support program “イトナミ,” on September 1, 2026.
【JK Fandom】Fans are not “consumers,” but drivers of content growth. “CONTENTS UNIVERSE KOREA 2026” outlines the superfan economy and the direction of fandom businesses
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株式会社ファンコミュニケーションズ・グローバル spoke at “CONTENTS UNIVERSE KOREA 2026,” held in South Korea on October 16, 2026, outlining the superfan economy, which positions fans as drivers of content growth, and the business direction of JK Fandom.
Facts
cumulative series downloads of over 5 million
points distribution record of over 300 million yen
Despite being a music documentary, 『NOFX：40 Years of Fuckin’Up』 receives an “R15+” rating from Eirin! Japanese trailer complete, with limited-edition poster movie tickets set to go on sale!
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The Japanese trailer for the music documentary 『NOFX：40 Years of Fuckin’ Up』 has been completed. Following its “R15+” rating by Eirin, the version screened in theaters has been censored with mosaics. Announcements include the sale of movie tickets bundled with a limited-edition poster and a planned release in December 2026.
Facts
List price: ¥3,800 (tax included)
Advance sales start Friday, Oct. 30
※To be released Tuesday, Oct. 27, at noon (12:00 p.m.)
Regular tickets for ¥2,000 will also be available from Major soon!
Same-day tickets: flat rate of ¥2,200
40 years of one blunder after another—.
Formed in California in 1983
In 2024, they brought more than 40 years of activity to a close, to the dismay of fans
Production year: 2026
Running time: 126 minutes
A roadshow of blunders begins December 4, 2026, at Shinjuku Wald 9 and other theaters!
The hugely popular educational manga 『つかめ！理科ダマン』 is now a science experiment kit! “Experience science through play” with 4 themes, including forensic science, gemstones and power generation
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株式会社アーテック will begin selling 4 science experiment kits created in collaboration with the educational manga 『つかめ！理科ダマン』 through online retailers in early November.
公益財団法人国際人材協力機構（JITCO） will hold an online seminar on December 1, 2026, to explain the latest information on employment for skills development and specified skilled worker status in the construction sector. Speakers from 国土交通省 and 一般社団法人建設技能人材機構（JAC） will discuss system revisions and transition support.
Our affiliated creator 詩奈 appears on the CD jacket for 「ねぐせ。」’s 2nd single
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詩奈, a creator affiliated with the influencer agency “UU,” operated by 株式会社Suu, was selected to appear on the CD jacket for “LOVE & LIKE,” the 2nd single by 「ねぐせ。」 and the opening theme song for a TV anime.
Facts
Will be released as a CD single on Wednesday, November 25
Baseball team pitcher Sota Tsunemi selected by 阪神タイガース in the 3rd round of the draft!
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Sota Tsunemi, a pitcher for the baseball team at 大阪経済大学, was selected by 阪神タイガース in the 3rd round of the professional baseball draft on October 22, 2026.
Special memorial program for 倉本聰: Looking back with 中嶋朋子 and others at what 倉本聰 left behind in Hokkaido through his many works, including From the North Country. Live on UHB from 7 p.m. on Nov. 3 (Tuesday, public holiday) for 2 hours
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UHB北海道文化放送 will air a 2-hour live special memorial program for screenwriter 倉本聰 from 7 p.m. on Nov. 3 (Tuesday, public holiday). The program will be staged at the Cafe and Gallery Akanara in Furano City, where 中嶋朋子 and others will look back on his works and what he left behind in Hokkaido.
アイ・ラーニング unveils イー・コミュニケーションズ case study for building an organization where diverse talent generates synergy
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株式会社アイ・ラーニング has published a case study on the adoption of StrengthsFinder® training at 株式会社イー・コミュニケーションズ. In a workplace bringing together diverse talent, the company strengthened psychological safety by enabling employees to understand one another through a shared vocabulary, invigorating interdepartmental communication and improving sales performance.
Desktop Mate Mori Calliope DLC set for release on Oct. 29!
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株式会社インフィニットループ announced that it will release DLC featuring the VTuber Mori Calliope, operated by カバー株式会社, for the Desktop Mate platform on Oct. 29, 2026. It will be available on Steam for 2,200 yen.
Now on YouTube: 島根スサノオマジック original short animation
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株式会社バンダイナムコ島根スサノオマジック has released an original short animation of about 50 seconds modeled on the team on YouTube. A song by Saucy Dog was selected as the theme song, and voice actor 江口拓也 voices the protagonist.
生カレー from Ishikawa soul-food brand チャンピオンカレー arrives at ファミリーマート stores in Okinawa for a limited time and in limited quantities!
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株式会社チャンピオンカレー began selling チャンピオンカレー 生カレー180g in limited quantities at ファミリーマート stores in Okinawa Prefecture on Oct. 27, 2026, expanding its sales area.
Facts
Original生カレー180g
Starting Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Can be stored for 120 days from the date of manufacture
シーネット to speak at the 4th Logistics DX Conference 2026, with a 3-company joint session alongside ライナロジクス and 都築電気 and a discussion with カミナシ
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株式会社シーネット will speak at the 4th Logistics DX Conference 2026, held online from Oct. 28 to 30, 2026. It will hold a 3-company joint session with ライナロジクス and 都築電気, as well as a discussion session with カミナシ.
Facts
Original2026年10月28日（水）から30日（金）まで
Labor shortages toward 2030
13:35–15:15 (100 minutes)
17:05–17:35 (30 minutes)
Companies with more than 20 companies
Cumulative usage exceeds 1,000 locations
No. 1 in cloud-based WMS sales share for 14 consecutive years since 2011
『タイトル未定×HBC Birthday Project 2026』—the fifth and final installment features 谷 乃愛
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HBC北海道放送 is launching the fifth installment of 『タイトル未定×HBC バースデープロジェクト2026』, a project celebrating the birthday of 谷乃愛, a member of the idol group 「タイトル未定」. This fan-participation initiative expands broadcast slots on HBC television and radio and promotions on building signage according to the number of birthday goods sold.
Collaboration between Japan’s “oldest” hamburger chain and “oldest” amusement park! Second installment announced after popular response: 『帰ってきた！ドムドム×花やしき2026』
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The second installment of the collaboration event 『帰ってきた！ドムドム×花やしき2026』 between 浅草花やしき, Japan’s oldest amusement park operated by 株式会社花やしき, and Japan’s oldest hamburger chain ドムドムハンバーガー will run from Nov. 5 to 30, 2026.
国民民主党 adopts “Liquid eKYC” for identity verification when registering party members and supporters
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株式会社Liquid, part of the ELEMENTS Group, announced that it will provide the 国民民主党 with its online service LIQUID eKYC for identity verification when registering party members and supporters. The service will launch on Oct. 27, 2026, supporting advance registration for the party leadership election vote scheduled for fiscal 2029.
Facts
Available from Oct. 27, 2026
Leadership election scheduled for the future (fiscal 2029)
Omron and NTT DOCOMO BUSINESS tackle cyber threats at manufacturing sites — combining expertise in FA and IT to provide one-stop support, from OT/IT integrated security design to operations and training
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Omron and NTT DOCOMO BUSINESS will begin collaborating to support OT/IT integrated security measures at manufacturing sites. The companies aim to provide one-stop support from design to operations and training by combining FA systems with security solutions.
The much-anticipated 【アップル柄】 is back in stock! Advance reservations now open exclusively online. Luxurious embroidery to delight the playful side of adults! The lightweight mini bag returns, perfect as an extra bag for travel or walks! unify(ユニファイ)
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The popular 【アップル柄】 of the registered-design embroidered 2-way mini shoulder bag from 株式会社ティ・ツウ・オー’s brand unify is back in stock exclusively online, with advance reservations now open.
【Chiba・Minamiboso】Oceanfront shared vacation home with a rooftop sauna and easy access from central Tokyo now on sale｜All 24 shares fully subscribed; waitlist open｜“COCO VILLA Owners”
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ココザス株式会社 has launched the shared vacation home “COCO VILLA 南房総白浜” in Minamiboso City, Chiba Prefecture. All 24 shares have been fully subscribed, and a cancellation waitlist is open. A comparable property has recorded annual sales of approximately 17 million yen.
【D-UP】The new 26 shade “Perfect Brown” of the Silky Liquid Eyeliner takes first place in the finish category at LDK the Beauty!
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“D-UP Silky Liquid Eyeliner Perfect Brown” by 株式会社ディー・アップ took first place in the eyeliner (brown) finish category in the November 2026 issue of 『LDK the Beauty』, published by 株式会社晋遊舎.
【MBSイノベーションドライブ × アップランド】Male VTuber project 『帳区』 opens auditions for its second generation
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株式会社アップランド and MBSイノベーションドライブ have opened auditions for the second generation of the male VTuber project 『帳区』. The full lineup of residents featured in the key visual has also been revealed, and a collaboration between ばあちゃる, the world’s first male VTuber, and the first-generation members has been announced. Orders have also opened for key visual merchandise.
Facts
4 first-generation members
Made their debut on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026
A commemorative livestream held on Monday, Oct. 26
Aiming to reach 200,000 channel subscribers
Price: 1,900 yen (tax included)
Types: 5 in total
Companies mentioned：株式会社アップランド、株式会社MBSイノベーションドライブ、MBSグループ、TOBARIQ OFFICIAL STORE
＜vim BEAUTY＞ Limited-Quantity “Winter Glow Limited” Launches! Shimmering Pearls for Special Winter Skin. Popular Face Powder and Setting Mist Available Exclusively In-Store
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株式会社Direct Tech will launch “Winter Glow Limited,” a limited-quantity series formulated with delicate pearls, nationwide at ロフト, PLAZA, shop in, ハンズ, and @cosme STORE starting Oct. 28, 2026. The series is from vim BEAUTY, its collaborative brand with makeup creator “Marilyn.”
Facts
From Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026
Net weight: 6g
Price: ¥2,420 (tax included)
Net volume: 80mL
Price: ¥1,760 (tax included)
Cumulative sales of base makeup products: 3 million units
Companies mentioned：株式会社Direct Tech、Direct Tech、vim BEAUTY、ロフト、PLAZA、shop in、ハンズ、@cosme STORE
スペースデータ develops a demo for “3D Recording and Investigation of Accident Scenes,” capturing, measuring, and recreating traffic accident scenes in 3D
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株式会社スペースデータ has developed a demo for recording, measuring, and recreating traffic accident scenes in 3D. Using point clouds and images captured by drones and ground scans, it places traces such as tire marks and debris in a 3D space, enabling distance measurements and playback of the sequence of a collision. The system is designed for use by police and non-life insurance companies.
GRAVITY(グラビティ), the friendly social network where you can talk freely, launches a “Sanrio Characters” collaboration for Halloween and Kuromi’s birthday!
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HiClub株式会社 will hold a collaboration event with Sanrio Characters on the social network GRAVITY. Limited-time content celebrating Halloween and Kuromi’s birthday will include the new “My Planet” feature, a gacha, and ranking events.
店舗経営者倶楽部 to hold Kumamoto networking event on Nov. 4, where local business owners will share practical experience
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店舗経営者倶楽部, operated by 店舗情報サービス株式会社, will hold an in-person networking event in Kumamoto on Nov. 4, 2026, where local business owners will share practical experience in areas such as customer acquisition and recruitment.
A liqueur inspired by the taste of Nittoh Tea Royal Milk Tea, beloved in Japan, is set to launch from Kikusui Shuzo!
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三井農林株式会社 provided supervisory assistance for a liqueur inspired by “日東紅茶 ロイヤルミルクティー,” set to be released by Kikusui Shuzo and sold at ドン・キホーテ-affiliated stores from mid-October.
Facts
Volume per bottle: 500ml
Alcohol content: 5 degrees or more and less than 6 degrees
Nittoh Tea Royal Milk Tea, 8-pack
Launched in 1997
In 1927 (Showa 2)
Coming in 2027
Nittoh Tea’s 100th anniversary
Established in 1909 (Meiji 42)
In the first year of the Showa era, Japan’s first...
SHEIN expands cooperation on compliance training with “SPEAC,” an EU-funded project
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SHEIN continues to provide compliance training for marketplace sellers in cooperation with “SPEAC,” an EU-funded project. On Sept. 21, 2026, it held its 3rd training session, focused on PPWR, and plans to hold a total of 9 sessions by the end of the year. It has also launched a product safety and quality compliance training program in collaboration with 7 third-party testing organizations.
Facts
All 9 training sessions
7 third-party testing organizations
Companies mentioned：SHEIN、ROADGET BUSINESS PTE. LTD.、Bureau Veritas、Cotecna、Eurofins、Intertek、SGS、Technická inšpekcia、TÜV SÜD
Essential know-how for designing a performance evaluation system: Put an end to unpopular evaluation systems! 5 fundamental points to know to build greater acceptance
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セレクションアンドバリエーション株式会社 will hold an online seminar on the fundamentals of designing performance evaluation systems on Nov. 26, 2026.
Facts
5 fundamental points about performance evaluation systems you should know
Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026
14:00〜14:45
has supported the transformation of more than 200 companies
Nov. 1 is World Vegan Day: “I want to choose plant-based food, but can’t.” In a survey of people interested in plant-based food, about 70% cited “few places to buy it” as a challenge.
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株式会社大泉工場 will hold a 10% off campaign on all items across its 4 brands to mark World Vegan Day on Nov. 1, 2026. In a survey conducted by the company, about 80% of respondents interested in plant-based foods said they would consider choosing them, but cited the limited number of places to buy them (66.7%) and high prices (45.5%) as challenges.
Facts
10% off all items
Survey conducted with 33 participants
87.9% said they “want to actively choose” plant-based foods or “would choose them if the conditions were right”
66.7% said there are “few stores or places where they can be purchased”
45.5% cited “high prices” as a challenge
“Meals such as bento boxes and rice bowls” ranked first at 78.8%
ベルコ福岡支社 holds the “ベルコスマイル杯” Kasuga City ground golf tournament, with about 150 local residents taking part in an event promoting health and community connections
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株式会社ベルコ’s ベルコ福岡支社 held the “ベルコスマイル杯グラウンドゴルフ大会” in Kasuga, Fukuoka Prefecture, on Oct. 16, 2026, with about 150 local residents taking part.
ADDITTLE BEAUTY（アディトルビューティー）, produced by Makiko Takizawa, introduces a new haircare routine for adults to show off beautiful natural hair. Hair milk and hair oil spray debut
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New hair milk and hair oil spray products from ADDITTLE BEAUTY, a wellbeing beauty brand produced by model Makiko Takizawa, are set to launch nationwide on Nov. 20.
Karaoke becomes a live show. Experience “Ban-kara,” singing with a band! Now available at Casa de Amigos (Kyoto Station Front) and BAL UTAO (Night Out Kiyamachi)!
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株式会社TOAI offers “Ban-kara,” where customers sing accompanied by live performances from professional musicians, at the Mexican restaurant Casa de Amigos inside ENTERTAINMENT HUB KYOTO in front of Kyoto Station and at BAL UTAO on the 1st floor of ジャンカラ Night Out Kiyamachi.
Facts
Operating 212 locations nationwide
Breakfast 6:00–11:00
Breakfast 6:00–11:00 / Lunch 11:00–15:00
Lunch 11:00–15:00 / Dinner 15:00–6:00 the following day
Virtual restaurants (10 concepts, more than 360 locations)
Companies mentioned：株式会社TOAI、Casa de Amigos、BAL UTAO、ジャンカラ、ENTERTAINMENT HUB KYOTO、UTAO、HELP！、PORT、湯快のゆ、Le NAPOLI、スマートボックス、ジャンオク
Winter limited-edition product “One a Day, One Bottle of Vegetables: Winter Carrot Mix” launches, made with the equivalent of 350 g of 6 types of dark green and yellow vegetables, including winter carrots※1
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カゴメ株式会社 will launch its winter-limited vegetable drink “One a Day, One Bottle of Vegetables: Winter Carrot Mix” on November 10, 2026. It is a 100% vegetable juice made with the equivalent of 350 g of 6 types of dark green and yellow vegetables, including winter carrots, with no added sugar or salt.
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The equivalent of 350 g of 6 types of dark green and yellow vegetables
Seasonal release: “Vegetable Life 100 Today’s Pick: Ibaraki Yayoihime Mix” launches ～A 100% vegetable and fruit juice※1 crafted to capture the aroma and sweetness of Ibaraki-grown Yayoihime strawberries, grown in a mild climate facing the Pacific Ocean～
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カゴメ株式会社 will launch “Vegetable Life 100 Today’s Pick: Ibaraki Yayoihime Mix” nationwide as a seasonal product starting November 24, 2026.
Web seminar “EC Sales ‘Reboot’ Seminar! Sales Structure and Improvement Basics That Struggling EC Businesses Should Review First” to be held on November 10, 2026!
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HATME株式会社, a subsidiary of マーケティングアソシエーション株式会社, will hold a free web seminar on improving the structure of EC sales on November 10, 2026.
クラスター gives a major update to the “Festival Space” in “Neo Hioki,” a virtual space for Hioki, Kagoshima Prefecture
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クラスター株式会社 announced that it will give a major update on October 30, 2026, to the “Festival Space” in “Neo Hioki,” the official metaverse space for Hioki, Kagoshima Prefecture. New features include multilingual translation, cultural experience-based effects, and a large screen, while links with real-world events will also be strengthened.
Facts
October 30, 2026 (Friday) 10:00
Real-time translation into 6 languages
Can accommodate up to 100,000 simultaneous connections
[Special Day SP] “Tom and Jerry” episodes about cheese to air on “Cheese Day”! Plus, “The Amazing World of Gumball 15th Anniversary: Elmore Goes Wild SP” to air on Cartoon Network!
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ディスカバリー・ジャパン株式会社 will air 4 special programming events in November on Cartoon Network, including “Cheese Day” and “Culture Day.”
Facts
15 years since its Japan premiere
A journey through 5 works
More than 192 countries and territories worldwide
Watched by approximately 400 million households
Approximately 7 million households can watch
Companies mentioned：ディスカバリー・ジャパン合同会社、ディスカバリー・ジャパン株式会社、カートゥーン ネットワーク、Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.、Turner Entertainment Co.、Turner Broadcasting System Europe Limited、The Cartoon Network, Inc.、Skydance、Paramount、HBO、HBO Max、Paramount+、Pluto TV、CBS、CNN、CBS Sports、TNT Sports、Nickelodeon、MTV、Food Network、BET、HGTV、Comedy Central
“Yuji Nishimura’s Secrets Exhibition” set to open in Fukuoka!
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“Yuji Nishimura’s Secrets Exhibition,” marking 10 years of Yuji Nishimura’s career, will be held at Fukuoka Mitsukoshi from December 29, 2026, to January 25, 2027.
Facts
10th anniversary of activities
More than 300 works
General admission and university students: 1,300 (1,200) yen
High school students: 800 (700) yen
Elementary and junior high school students: 500 (400) yen
At 4 locations of “すし処 二ノ宮,” operated by 株式会社ビリオンフーズ, a limited-time campaign will run from November 1 to 30, offering a 15-piece authentic Edomae sushi course for 2,980 yen (tax included).
From the entertainment industry to the underworld and celebrity circles, shocking bizarre incidents unfolded behind forbidden relationships. A paranormal report on men and women witnessed firsthand by Shoko Ieda, author of “Wives of the Yakuza”(R)! “Adultery Ghost Stories” goes on sale October 29!
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株式会社竹書房 will release “Adultery Ghost Stories,” written by Shoko Ieda, on October 29, 2026. The book features a total of 10 bizarre incidents witnessed in the entertainment industry and the underworld.
[2 free reports released simultaneously] How do people search online for preschools and care facilities? A survey of trends in finding facilities
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株式会社カンリー has made 2 reports on trends in finding facilities freely available for the childcare and nursing care industries. The surveys covered 700 parents involved in searching for a preschool and 450 people involved in searching for a paid nursing home or similar facility within the past 3 years.
AI-generated images of “what an ideal-looking middle-aged man should look like,” based on survey results! A look at ideal and undesirable appearances
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株式会社アスマーク has released the results of its “Survey on the Appearance of Middle-Aged Men.” The survey covered 1,000 men and women aged 20 to 69. The most common lower age threshold for being judged a middle-aged man was people in their 40s, and “an unkempt or untrimmed beard” was cited as a key feature attracting criticism. The survey also found that those who criticize are concentrated in segments such as people in their 20s and households with annual incomes of 8 million or more. Based on the findings, generative AI was used to visualize personas by type.
Facts
1,000 men and women aged 20 to 69
The most common lower age threshold for being considered a “middle-aged man” was “in their 40s”
Zenken selected as an expert for ジェトロ富山’s “Individual Consultation on Overseas Web Marketing”
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Yoji Kimura of Zenken株式会社 has been selected as an expert for the “Reiwa 8 Fiscal Year Individual Consultation on Overseas Web Marketing,” conducted by 富山県 and ジェトロ富山.
Facts
Capital: ¥439,950 thousand (as of June 30, 2026)
Securities code: 7371
Implementation period: September 14, 2026–March 5, 2027
Application deadline: February 26, 2027 (Friday) 23:59
Comprehensive partnership agreement signed with Kawagoe City. “COEDO KAWAGOE F.C,” aiming to reach the J.League from Kawagoe, Saitama Prefecture, seeks stronger collaboration
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COEDO KAWAGOE F.C株式会社 has signed a comprehensive partnership agreement with Kawagoe, Saitama Prefecture, and will strengthen cooperation on regional revitalization and addressing local issues. The words “Kawagoe City” are also scheduled to appear on the 2027 season uniform, and promotion to Kanto League Division 1 has been confirmed.
Facts
Signed as of Monday, Oct. 26
For the 2027 season uniforms
We are now receiving support from more than 400 partner companies and other supporters
【Brand-new, fully edited pamphlet confirmed for release! SNS campaign offering a chance to win a limited-edition design memo also launches!】The 4K-restored director's cut of Saw returns to theaters nationwide for a limited 2-week run starting Friday, Oct. 30!
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The 4K-restored director's cut of the horror film Saw will be screened at 71 theaters nationwide for a limited 2-week run starting Oct. 30 as part of the Filmarks Revival Screening Project. A brand-new, fully edited pamphlet will also be released, and an SNS campaign is underway.
Facts
Starting Friday, October 30
2 weeks only
Retail price including tax: ¥1,000
Up to 50 people
1,000 reposts reached
From Friday, Oct. 30, 2026
71 theaters nationwide
Admission: ¥1,700 flat rate
The price is ¥1,300 when the “travel-together discount” is applied
103 minutes
Companies mentioned：株式会社つみき、Filmarks、Saw Productions, Inc.、是空、TCエンタテインメント、TCE、ザジフィルムズ、イオンシネマ、MOVIX、ユナイテッド・シネマ、キネカ大森、新文芸坐、小田原コロナシネマワールド、ローソン・ユナイテッドシネマ STYLE-S、ほとり座、上田映劇、ミッドランドスクエア シネマ、ミッドランドシネマ名古屋空港、アップリンク京都、なんばパークスシネマ、扇町キネマ、kino cinéma神戸国際、元町映画館、KBCシネマ、小倉コロナシネマワールド、シアター・シエマ、シマボックス太陽、熊本ピカデリー、宮崎キネマ館、桜坂劇場、新宿ピカデリー、池袋HUMAXシネマズ、MOVIX亀有、109シネマズ木場、MOVIX昭島、キネマ旬報シアター、鶴岡まちなかキネマ、MOVIE ON やまがた、OttO、シネプレックス幸手
エルソニック株式会社's shop サンキューマート will begin selling miscellaneous goods created in collaboration with Shizuku-chan, a character popular in the 2000s, in late November. All items are ¥390 (¥429 including tax), and advance orders will be accepted through the official online shop starting Oct. 28.
The final show of JAEJOONG (ジェジュン)'s Japan tour, “2026 JAEJOONG ZEPP & HALL LIVE TOUR – 4% –,” will finally receive its first TV broadcast on Saturday, Oct. 31! CS衛星劇場
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The final show of JAEJOONG's Japan tour will receive its first TV broadcast on CS衛星劇場 on Oct. 31, while the opening-day show will be broadcast exclusively in November. The reality travel show “魔法のランプ―イケメン旅行記 in France―,” featuring JAEJOONG and others, will also begin airing on Nov. 4.
【仙台うみの杜水族館】Make your baby’s “first aquarium visit” more reassuring and more memorable. “ふぁーすと あくありうむ” 【November 29, 2026 (Sunday), 8:30–10:00】
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仙台うみの杜水族館 will hold its first early-opening special event, “ふぁーすとあくありうむ,” on Nov. 29, 2026, for children aged 0–1 and their guardians. To let families relax together in a quiet setting, the event will offer a lounge area, jellyfish exhibits and an otter sea lion photo program, along with enhanced services such as nursing rooms and baby beds.
Low-code development platform “WebPerformer” adds support for Google Cloud, expanding its applicability to public-sector and large-scale system development, including ガバメントクラウド
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キヤノンITソリューションズ will begin offering “WebPerformer V2.9,” its low-code development platform with support for Google Cloud, on Oct. 27, 2026, expanding its applicability to public-sector and large-scale system development.
Y's to open pop-up stores across Japan in phases starting Wednesday, Nov. 4, featuring a capsule collection themed around discharge printing
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Y's has unveiled its capsule collection “Y's - IN REVERSE,” themed around discharge printing, and will roll it out in phases at pop-up stores across Japan, including 伊勢丹新宿店, starting Nov. 4.
Official merchandise for the LINEマンガ original work “外見至上主義” now available for preorder through bookfanプレミアム
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LINE Digital Frontier株式会社 began taking orders on Oct. 27 for official merchandise from the LINEマンガ original work Lookism through the online print-book sales service bookfanプレミアム.
Facts
More than 920 million domestic views to date
13 popular characters
Today, Oct. 27 (Tuesday)
Companies mentioned：LINE Digital Frontier株式会社、bookfanプレミアム、LINEマンガ
Ticket information released for the Hozuki's Coolheadedness 15th Anniversary Original Art Exhibition: “Even the Fate of Hell Is Up to You”—sales announced for admission tickets with commemorative merchandise, including a photo frame and postcard set
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Ticket information has been released for the 15th anniversary original art exhibition of the manga Hozuki's Coolheadedness, with sales beginning Nov. 6, 2026. Admission tickets also have an optional package with special items.