B.LEAGUE × Nippon Foundation community development grant program: “From ‘throwing away’ to ‘creating.’ A resource-circulating society implementation project launched by Yokohama Excellence, ‘Light up for ECOcellence’” gets underway
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株式会社横浜エクセレンス has been selected for the second phase of the community development grant program run by B.LEAGUE and the Nippon Foundation, and will fully launch the resource-circulating society implementation project “Light up for ECOcellence.” The project aims to establish environmentally conscious behavior and revitalize the local economy by harnessing the passion for sports to address littering and challenges in spreading awareness of rules in the Kannai and Kannai-gai areas. This fiscal year, its single-year goals are to test the system, collect data on changes in awareness, and consider the functions of community hubs. It will also hold co-creation workshops with 関東学院大学.
Facts
B.LEAGUE × Nippon Foundation Community Development Grant Program, 2026 fiscal year (second phase)
Community Co-creation and Development Workshop (3 sessions in total)
More than 250 community activities annually
Following the relocation of its home base to Yokohama in 2021
New product “Snowball Kurokuro” from Hokkaido-born, winter-only brand ＳＮＯＷＳ! The latest sweets at 大丸東京店
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A new product, “Snowball Kurokuro,” from Hokkaido-born winter-only sweets brand ＳＮＯＷＳ and a product making its Japan debut from popular Hawaii chocolate brand マリエカイ will be sold for a limited time at 大丸東京店.
[AMDA] Dispatch announced: Emergency relief for victims of the 2026 major floods in Nepal
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特定非営利活動法人アムダ has decided to dispatch 2 people, including its chairperson Sato, to support victims of the major floods and mudslides that occurred in Nepal in August 2026.
Facts
2 people, including Dr. Sato
Aug. 26, 2026
From Oct. 5 to 10
October 27
Arriving in Nepal on the 28th
Dr. Sato will join the team on the 31st
With 2 months having passed since the disaster
Projects carried out in 67 countries worldwide
Emergency relief activities have reached 62 countries and regions worldwide
Weekday uphill trains only! Save even more JRE POINT on the Odoriko limited express!
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JR東日本湘南伊豆事業本部 will run a campaign from Nov. 2 to 30, 2026, on weekdays only, allowing customers to purchase tickets for uphill Odoriko limited express trains using 300 fewer JRE POINT than usual.
More than 33.67 million yen raised on Makuake! “coody Air Tent 10.0 PRO” goes on general sale, with reservations open for shipping around Nov. 5
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合同会社COODY has started general sales of its new “coody Air Tent 10.0 PRO,” which raised more than 33.67 million yen on Makuake, and is accepting reservations for shipping around Nov. 5, 2026.
Restoration and opening of the side wall at the Hirata Family Residence
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The side wall of the Hirata Family Residence has been restored with support from the Japan Post New Year’s Greeting Card Donation Program. An opening ceremony and public viewing will be held in Ogori City on Oct. 31.
Ajisaka Elementary and Mikuni Junior High propose new child-led “inquiry-based learning”
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Ogori Municipal Ajisaka Elementary School and Mikuni Junior High School will hold open classes in November to promote child-led inquiry-based learning.
Students and graduates of the “Home Business Support Course,” which supports women considering starting a business or advancing their careers, will take part as vendors at the “Startup Marche”
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小郡市 will hold a “Startup Marche” for students and graduates of its entrepreneurship support course for women, with more than 50 vendors set to take part.
Details of the upcoming “2nd Ogori City Welfare Festival: Ogofuku Festa,” hosted by 小郡市福祉まつり実行委員会. The event will feature sales of goods, volunteer activities, a children’s play area and more.
Sleep and comfortable living spaces are the strongest unmet needs in Generation Z women’s time-efficient lifestyles; unmet needs for workplace skills are also significant, and they struggle to balance life, work and leisure.
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株式会社クロス・マーケティング announced the findings of a survey on unmet needs in Generation Z women’s “time-efficient lifestyles,” revealing strong desires for sufficient sleep, comfortable living spaces and improved workplace skills, as well as a sense that these needs are unmet.
Exstone sponsors “FlutterKaigi 2026,” one of Japan’s largest Flutter conferences, as a silver sponsor
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株式会社エクストーン will sponsor “FlutterKaigi 2026,” a Flutter conference to be held at Hamamatsucho Convention Hall on Oct. 29 and 30, 2026, as a silver sponsor. During the event, its engineers will give lightning talks and staff a booth.
[Art × Italian high-end furniture] Edra joins international art fair “Art Collaboration Kyoto (ACK)” as a partner, creating an inspiring social space.
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Edra, an Italian high-end furniture brand represented in Japan by 株式会社リビングハウス, will participate as a partner in the international contemporary art fair “Art Collaboration Kyoto (ACK),” to be held in Kyoto from Nov. 7 to 9, 2026. At the Kyoto International Conference Center, iconic furniture by the Campana brothers and Masanori Umeda, among others, will be shown alongside contemporary art, creating a space for dialogue and inspiration.
An overview of the Yonezawa Downtown Autumn Festival, to be held in 米沢市 on Oct. 31. The event will feature food vendors, Halloween photo spots, free servings of imoni stew, kids’ dance performances and guest events such as a talk show by Shoma Sato.
Treat high school students’ part-time jobs not as a “risk” but as a “safe practice match before entering society.” Asuka Mirai Correspondence High School’s Sapporo campus to hold a special seminar for parents on Oct. 30
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飛鳥未来高等学校’s Sapporo campus, operated by 学校法人三幸学園, will hold a special seminar for parents on Oct. 30, explaining the knowledge and support methods needed to view part-time jobs as social experience rather than a risk.
Kunitomi Town Fair at Shinjuku KONNE! Win Miyazaki beef in a lottery! “Miyazaki Regional Relay Fair” coming soon!
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Kunitomi Town, Miyazaki Prefecture, will hold the “Miyazaki Regional Relay Fair: Kunitomi Town” at Shinjuku Miyazaki-kan KONNE for 2 days, Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, 2026. The event will feature sales of local specialties, samples of charcoal-grilled chicken and a lottery with Miyazaki beef as a prize.
A crisp, fragrant crunch and a luxurious melt-in-your-mouth texture! 3 varieties of “Seven Premium Pecan Nut Chocolat” to go on sale starting Tuesday, Oct. 27
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株式会社セブン‐イレブン・ジャパン will launch 3 varieties of the “Seven Premium Pecan Nut Chocolat” series (chocolate, caramel and kuromitsu kinako) at stores nationwide starting Oct. 27. Each is priced at 358 yen (tax included).
Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture] What did village headmen do to support the feudal domain system from its foundations—a topic textbooks don’t teach? Special exhibition “The Hard Life of a Village Headman: From a Crisis in Koriyama Village to Everyday Life” opens [郡山市歴史情報博物館]
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The special exhibition “The Hard Life of a Village Headman: From a Crisis in Koriyama Village to Everyday Life,” introducing the roles and hardships of village headmen under the feudal domain system, will open on Oct. 31, 2026, at 郡山市歴史情報博物館 in 郡山市.
Facts
Special levy: 三千 ryo
General admission ¥500
High school students, university students and people aged 65 and over: 400 yen
STANCE ambassador Himari Takamori wins at “SAPPORO OPEN THE STREET 2026”
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Professional snowboarder and STANCE ambassador Himari Takamori won the women’s open class at “SAPPORO OPEN THE STREET 2026,” held in Sapporo, Hokkaido, on Oct. 24 and 25, 2026.
株式会社主婦と生活社 announced that the cookbook “79 Years Old: Yoko Ishihara’s Salads for a Healthier Body,” written by Yoko Ishihara and released on Sept. 18, 2026, has received a strong response, prompting a reprint less than 1 month after its release.
Original【チームとしま発！】今年で4年目、昨年約7万5,000人動員のストリートカルチャーの祭典「TOSHIMA STREET FES.2026」を11月1日から3日間開催
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豊島区 and TOSHIMA STREET FES実行委員会 will co-host the street culture festival “TOSHIMA STREET FES.2026” for 3 days starting Nov. 1. Last year’s event drew about 75,000 people, and this year’s program will include collaborative projects with Seibu Railway, 株式会社ビックカメラ and others.
Facts
Original地域の9つの小学生の有志生徒
Companies mentioned：豊島区、TOSHIMA STREET FES実行委員会、チームとしま、株式会社MoveX、西武鉄道株式会社、株式会社ビックカメラ、株式会社マルハン、立教大学
[グロウナビ] [Survey of 100 people who have undergone Potenza treatment] 79% were satisfied with the treatment! Real-world findings on costs, results and satisfaction
【鎌倉プリンスホテル】—Create the seasons in 1 morning hour—A Japanese confectionery-making experience inspired by 創作和菓子「手毬」
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鎌倉プリンスホテル will hold a Japanese confectionery-making experience by 創作和菓子「手毬」. It will be held 10 times from December 2026 through February 2027, and participation costs 6,500 yen.
【JAF Shiga】Special opening of the normally closed inner sanctuary of the National Treasure Kondo at Miidera! “Special Night Visit and Autumn Foliage Light-Up” to be held on Nov. 28 and Dec. 5
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The Shiga Branch of 一般社団法人日本自動車連盟（JAF） will hold a special night visit and autumn foliage light-up event at Miidera on Nov. 28 and Dec. 5, 2026. The normally closed inner sanctuary of the National Treasure Kondo and Buddhist statues will be open to visitors. For elementary school students and older, participation costs 2,600 yen for JAF members and 3,100 yen for nonmembers.
COOHOM to exhibit at “Japan Home Show & Building Show 2026”! Using AI to shift from “selling products” to “selling spaces”
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COOHOM will exhibit at “Japan Home Show & Building Show 2026,” taking place at Tokyo Big Sight from Nov. 18, 2026, and showcase an AI-powered spatial design proposal solution.
Taking on the shortage of science and engineering talent projected for 2040! Hakodate Kosen to hold a “Hands-on Manufacturing Experience and Career Guidance Lecture” for elementary and junior high school students on Nov. 3
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Looking ahead to the shortage of science and engineering talent in 2040, Hakodate National College of Technology will hold a manufacturing career guidance lecture for elementary and junior high school students on Nov. 3, 2026.
A paper evaluating the usefulness of “CocktailAI,” a generative AI solution for creating medical documents, has been published in the international academic journal “PLOS Digital Health”.
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Fitting Cloud, a consolidated subsidiary of 株式会社ファインデックス, published a paper in the international academic journal “PLOS Digital Health” validating the effectiveness of “CocktailAI,” a generative AI solution for medical documents developed through joint research with Kyoto University Hospital. In a demonstration trial, the “Clinician-in-the-loop” workflow, in which doctors review and revise AI drafts, showed higher quality than manual drafting and reduced discharge summary preparation time by an average of 59.4 seconds.
Facts
6 simulated patient records (mock medical charts) in ophthalmology
21 ophthalmologists
17 completed
Average reduction of 59.4 seconds
Approximately 40% of large hospitals in Japan
The figure reaches 80% at university hospitals in Japan
【広島工業大学】Graduate student wins Grand Prix at the “TO-KI Timber Shift Award” wood-use ideas competition
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Hinako Kuroda, a graduate student at 広島工業大学, won the Grand Prix at the “TO-KI Timber Shift Award” wood-use ideas competition held at Hiroshima Shareo. Her winning work is titled “Between the Water.”
【Survey of 400 men and women】“Emo” is pleasing to hear for 22% of men and 10% of women! Views differ by gender
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According to a survey of 400 men and women by ワクワクメール, 74% are familiar with “emo,” but only 36% have used it—27% of men and 44% of women. There was a significant difference in how many said they would be pleased to hear it: 22% of men and 10% of women. Negative reactions accounted for 43% of women’s responses.
Facts
400 men and women
Men: 22%
Women: 10%
36% have “used it”
Men: 27%
Women: 44%
More than 13 million registered users
Companies mentioned：株式会社ワクワクコミュニケーションズ、ワクワクメール、Apple Inc.、Google Inc.
【All merchandise designed by the members themselves!】Meet-and-greet idol VTuber “らびぱれ!!” unveils merchandise lineup for 2nd anniversary concert!
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Idol VTuber “らびぱれ!!,” operated by 株式会社Blackbox, has unveiled the merchandise lineup for its 2nd anniversary concert, “Drawing Voyage ~ Adding to Our Treasures ~,” to be held on Nov. 8, 2026. The members designed all 7 items themselves, and the event will be the group’s largest ever, featuring a record 25 songs.
Hand over a drawing, and AI will prepare the estimate. Takumi Giken to hold a seminar on the forefront of “AI automated estimating” <Dec. 9・Free admission>
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At “IPROS AI-Industrial World 2026,” to be held at Tokyo International Forum from Dec. 9 to 10, 2026, Takafumi Hara of Takumi Giken will speak about using AI agents in manufacturing-industry estimating operations. The event is hosted by 株式会社イプロス.
“Umekita Forest” opens and “Hirameki Path” fully opens on Friday, Nov. 20, 2026; diverse events to be held in the “urban forest” opening in front of JR Osaka Station (Nov. 20–23)
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A business consortium represented by Mitsubishi Estate will open approximately 8,400 square meters of “Umekita Forest” in “Grand Green Osaka” ahead of schedule on Nov. 20, 2026, and fully open “Hirameki Path.” A range of events, including a drone show and talk sessions, will be held from Nov. 20 to 23.
Facts
Approximately 8,400 square meters of “Umekita Forest”※2
The 350-meter-long “Hirameki Path”
“Umekita Park North Park, Later Construction Zone” (approximately 1.0 ha)
9 companies in the グラングリーン大阪開発事業者JV
56 target species set by Grand Green Osaka
A total of 30 species have already been observed (10 bird species and 20 insect species).
Companies mentioned：阪急阪神不動産株式会社、三菱地所株式会社、グラングリーン大阪開発事業者JV、独立行政法人都市再生機構、UR都市機構、慶應義塾大学医学部、GGN Consulting Project、CoTill、株式会社日建設計、一般社団法人うめきたMMO、株式会社クボタ、株式会社三井住友銀行、ロート製薬株式会社、株式会社レッドクリフ、JAM BASE、株式会社トータルメディア開発研究所、株式会社野村卓也事務所、一般社団法人Big Bang Osaka、うめきた未来イノベーション機構、U-FINO、株式会社大林組、株式会社バルニバービ
【Japan Handball Championship】9 representative teams confirmed from the Hokkaido, Kanto, Hokushinetsu and Kinki blocks
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Based on results from the Hokkaido, Kanto, Hokushinetsu and Kinki block qualifiers for the 78th Japan Handball Championship, 公益財団法人日本ハンドボール協会 has confirmed a total of 18 representative teams, with 9 each for men and women. The men’s representatives are 札幌大学, 順天堂大学, 向陵クラブ and 大阪体育大学 (2 teams); the women’s representatives are 北海道倶楽部, 東海大学, 東京女子体育大学, J.J.GANG and 大阪体育大学. The remaining representatives, including those from the Tohoku block, will be decided later.
Facts
Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026
Sunday, the 25th
78th Japan Handball Championship
21 teams each for men and women
Saturday, Nov. 7
Sunday, the 8th
24 teams will compete in both the men’s and women’s divisions
Top 8 League H teams
Registration status as of June 30, 2026
Original2026年12月8日（火）から
Through Sunday, the 13th
From Tuesday, Dec. 15
Through Sunday the 20th
Held at Komazawa Olympic Park General Sports Ground Gymnasium for the first time in 10 years
日本車輌製造株式会社 has formulated its medium-term management plan “Next Stage 2030,” marking its 130th anniversary as a new starting point and aiming to shift from “defense” to “growth” under the slogan “Change for Future.”
リゾートトラストグループ announces publication of “Integrated Report 2026”
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リゾートトラスト株式会社 has published its “Integrated Report 2026” on its official website. The report provides an integrated overview of information on improving corporate value over the medium to long term, including its membership-based business model, a value-creation structure centered on “customer capital,” and a roundtable discussion with outside directors and former institutional investors.
[Machida, Tokyo] Machida City to hold “Machida City Disaster Preparedness Festa 2026”
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On Nov. 1, Machida City will hold “Machida City Disaster Preparedness Festa 2026” at Machida Shibahiro and Machida Daiichi Elementary School, aiming to raise disaster preparedness awareness through hands-on booths, lectures and other activities.
ABEMA has announced its final rankings for summer 2026 anime, with “Mushoku Tensei III” taking 1st place in both views and comments. “Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-” 4th season came 2nd in both categories.
Toyota Finance issues “TOYOTA Wallet Tsumugu Bond,” a security token corporate bond linked to TOYOTA Wallet
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Toyota Finance has issued “TOYOTA Wallet Tsumugu Bond,” a security token corporate bond linked to TOYOTA Wallet. Applications exceeded the planned offering amount by more than 10 times, and the bonds were sold by lottery.
KINNOE to participate in Setagaya Bread Festival, one of Japan’s largest bread festivals
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KINNOE, a specialty shop for fermentable dietary fiber, will participate in “Setagaya Bread Festival 2026,” to be held on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, 2026, with an interactive program titled “Gut Health Through Bread.”
Facts
Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, and Sunday, Nov. 1
18 types of bread in total are eligible
9 bakeries participating in the bread market
Companies mentioned：KINNOE、株式会社Mizkan、日清製粉株式会社、株式会社はくばく、ジャパンフリトレー株式会社、青森県りんご対策協議会、一般社団法人 発酵性食物繊維普及プロジェクト、日本パンコーディネーター協会、are you happy?
Bringing online companions to local community spaces. mimamo launches “mentor partnership model” with free schools, cram schools and other organizations. Seeking partner organizations!
Tickets on sale for “ESPERA -AdHoc Live Festival 2026-,” a VRChat music festival produced by MIGIRI
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All artists performing on the final day, Nov. 22, of “ESPERA -AdHoc Live Festival 2026-,” a VRChat music festival produced by 株式会社MIGIRI, have been announced, and tickets are now on sale.
Facts
Cumulative attendance (visits) totals 50,000
The number of participants in the VRChat group exceeded 3,700 as of September 2026
Chiropractic clinic near Niigata Station’s south exit offers free “AI posture checks” on weekdays in November; 15-minute scan measures head and pelvic tilt numerically [NAORU整体 新潟院]
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ビューイング株式会社 will offer free AI posture analysis on weekdays in November 2026 at NAORU整体 新潟院, near the south exit of Niigata Station.
80 years since promulgation! Original text of the “Constitution of Japan” at the National Archives of Japan
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独立行政法人国立公文書館 will mark 80 years since the promulgation of the Constitution of Japan with a special exhibition of the original document at its Tokyo Main Building from Oct. 31 to Nov. 3.
Participating in DESIGNART TOKYO 2026’s “AUTOBAHN - The Design Store”; limited-time exhibition and made-to-order sales of “peco-poco” and “SOLO”
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Original株式会社YAMAGIWAは、2026年10月30日から11月3日まで開催されるDESIGNART TOKYO 2026のフラッグシッププロジェクト「AUTOBAHN - The Design Store」に参加し、オリジナル照明「peco-poco」と「SOLO」を期間限定で展示・受注販売する。
Facts
October 30, 2026 (Friday) to November 3 (Tuesday, holiday)
Opening hours: 10:00–19:00
Last entry at 18:00
Original10月30日（金）は12:00開場
Original11月3日（火・祝）は17:00終了
Last admission at 16:00
1-minute walk
Approximately 5 minutes on foot
A design and art festival launched in 2017
This year’s theme, marking its 10th year
Showcasing original works that appeal to the five senses at approximately 70 venues
Friday, October 30, 2026–Sunday, November 8
Since its founding in 1923
Through its uniquely designed 60-degree light distribution
Horiemon takes on cybersecurity measures for small and medium-sized businesses! “Horie’s Cyber Police,” a joint project by Takafumi Horie and X MOBILE, launches October 27
“It feels like being on the court”—watching the opening game at Himeji’s new arena, more than 500km away, in “immersive” fashion in Toranomon, Tokyo. URALAA hosts the world’s first 8K immersive live sports viewing experience
Uravation makes a “Training Report-Back Template (Word, with Sample)” available for free. The training report-back and training report formats include completed examples, tips for improving reflections, and steps for using AI to create a draft
Medical Note introduces its “Hospital Manager” appointment management system for hospitals at Sapporo Shuyukai Hospital
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株式会社メディカルノート has introduced “Hospital Manager,” a system for hospitals that centrally manages online appointment scheduling, at Sapporo Shuyukai Hospital, operated by the Shuyukai Medical Corporation. The system will allow patients and referring physicians to request their preferred appointment times 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, aiming to address concerns about waiting times and ease the burden on staff.
Collaboration merchandise to go on sale as part of the “Arknights: Endfield” × ROUND1 collaboration campaign!
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株式会社GK Marketing will sell original merchandise starting Nov. 10, 2026, as part of the collaboration campaign between “Arknights: Endfield” and ROUND1.
Event Report: RAGE Shadowverse Japan Championship 2026 Season 3
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At “RAGE Shadowverse Japan Championship 2026 Season 3,” the official tournament for 株式会社Cygames’ “Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond,” player リンド won the championship and a ¥5 million prize. The runner-up, player VL｜まっつ, also earned a place in the world championship.
Babychichi Balletcore to be sold in a simultaneous advance release at あべのハルカス近鉄本店’s Wing Building 9th-floor event venue and 松坂屋上野店’s 6th-floor event venue!
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スケーター株式会社 will hold a simultaneous advance sale of Babychichi Balletcore at あべのハルカス近鉄本店 and 松坂屋上野店.
New book “Your Room Reflects Who You Are” by organizing and storage advisor ひでまる, whose social media accounts have more than 190,000 followers, to be released on Friday, Dec. 4, 2026
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株式会社ワニブックス will release a new book by organizing and storage advisor ひでまる, “Your Room Reflects Who You Are,” on Dec. 4, 2026. Preorders are scheduled to begin on Oct. 30.
RIOT MUSIC reveals all artists performing on the final day, Sunday, Nov. 22, of VRChat music festival “ESPERA -AdHoc Live Festival 2026-”
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株式会社RIOT MUSIC has announced the artists performing on the final day, Nov. 22, of “ESPERA -AdHoc Live Festival 2026-,” a VRChat music festival co-produced with Culture Entertainment, and has begun ticket sales.
Facts
The VRChat group surpassed 3,700 participants as of September of the same year
COEDO KAWAGOE F.C, which aims to join the J.League from Kawagoe, Saitama Prefecture, signs a support partner agreement for the 2026 season with アークジュエリースタジオ
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COEDO KAWAGOE F.C株式会社 has signed a support partner agreement for the 2026 season with アークジュエリースタジオ, which makes custom-made rings in Kawajima and Kawagoe.
DEAN & DELUCA to launch new “Raspberry Cheese Chai” for a limited time from Sunday, Nov. 1, featuring 3 layers of raspberry, the sweet-and-tart flavor of berries, rich cheese and fragrant spices
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DEAN & DELUCA, operated by 株式会社ウェルカム, will launch its new “Raspberry Cheese Chai” for a limited time starting Nov. 1, 2026, and will also offer “Apple Cider” and “Cream Apple Cider.”
Facts
From Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
Available for a limited time through Wednesday, Dec. 2
¥778 (tax included)
This year, 4 spices were carefully selected
S size ¥626
M size ¥702
S size ¥680
M size ¥756
In 1977, by Joel Dean and Giorgio DeLuca
Opened its first store in Japan in Marunouchi, Tokyo, in 2003
Looking ahead to the brand’s 50th anniversary in 2027
Original2026.11.6(fri) に台北・東区にグランドオープンするFREAK’S STORE TAIPEIのオープン記念イベントが決定！
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Select shop “FREAK’S STORE,” operated by 株式会社デイトナ・インターナショナル, will grand open its first overseas street-level store, “FREAK'S STORE TAIPEI,” in Taipei’s East District on Nov. 6, 2026. Opening celebrations will include a painting event by graphic designer 美山有 and the sale of Taiwan-exclusive items.
Only a little time remains until “KOUGEI EXPO in KANAGAWA” opens!
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神奈川県 will hold the traditional crafts event “KOUGEI EXPO in KANAGAWA” at Pacifico Yokohama from Nov. 7 to 9. The event will offer a flower arrangement exhibition by Senko Ikenobo, a collaborative gallery featuring swords held by 株式会社ニトロプラス and crafts, live demonstrations, hands-on activities and more, all free of charge.
A new element finally arrives in “Detariki Z: The Daily Life of Special Defense Bureau Agents”! —Campaigns celebrating the new elements and limited-time gachas are also coming!—
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Four new elements (Heart, Illusion, Spirit and Sound) will be added to the beautiful-girl RPG “Detariki Z: The Daily Life of Special Defense Bureau Agents,” operated by 合同会社EXNOA, starting Oct. 28. Campaigns and limited-time gachas will also be held to mark the addition.
Kids and adults alike: dress up and come to Sayama! “Halloween Party 2026” takes place Oct. 31 (Saturday) at Iruma River Niko Niko Terrace! Featuring 50 limited-edition sky lanterns lighting up the night sky and a seriously spirited costume contest for vendors
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さやまぐらし実行委員会 and NPO法人toi toi toi will hold “Halloween Party 2026” on Oct. 31, 2026, at Iruma River Niko Niko Terrace in Sayama City. Activities include a sky lantern launch and a costume contest.
Facts
Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026
Price: 3,000 yen
14 booths in total
Appeal that rose to over 1500 in total
Companies mentioned：さやまぐらし実行委員会、NPO法人toi toi toi、狭山市役所
DOZAN11 aka 三木道三 introduces items from “ONZE INITY,” a collaboration brand with antiqua, in a livestream. Rediscover the beauty of Japanese patterns.
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株式会社antiqua held a live commerce event on its official TikTok Shop on Oct. 1, 2026, welcoming DOZAN11 (三木道三) as a special guest. He introduced items from “ONZE INITY,” a collaboration brand with antiqua, and explained the meanings behind Japanese patterns such as seigaiha and sayagata, as well as the thought behind their designs.
Cyberattacks on the rise — SKYSEA Client View offers “defense in depth” through integration with other companies’ products and the latest “AI features”
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Ｓｋｙ株式会社 announced that the latest version, Ver. 22, of its client operations management software “SKYSEA Client View” includes AI features to help address vulnerabilities and offers a defense-in-depth strategy through integration with other companies’ products. It also released a special video discussion on countermeasures against cyberattacks on its official YouTube channel.
Lyft社 announces Alcove, a new global brand for its chauffeur service network
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Lyft社 announced Alcove, a new global corporate chauffeur service brand built on the expertise and network of TBR Global Chauffeuring. Launching in early 2027, it will serve existing TBR customers as well as new clients, with the aim of expanding Lyft’s business and improving its performance.
Facts
Launching in early 2027
Built on 30 years of experience at TBR
61% of corporate travel arrangers and procurement professionals
just 12%
1 billion rides per year
Recorded its highest-ever quarterly performance in the second quarter of 2026
Companies mentioned：Lyft社、TBR Global Japan株式会社、TBR Global Chauffeuring、Lyft, Inc.、GBTA、Global Business Travel Association
Ranked No. 1 in the non-life insurance industry for 7 consecutive years in the 2026 JCSI (Japanese Customer Satisfaction Index) survey
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Sony Assurance ranked No. 1 in the non-life insurance industry for the 7th consecutive year in the 2026 JCSI survey. It also ranked No. 1 on all 6 indicators in the auto insurance subcategory.
[Taking place in January 2027] Run, travel and connect with the world in Cebu! Now recruiting participants for “Cebu Marathon Tour 2027”
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セイハネットワーク株式会社 is recruiting participants for “Cebu Marathon Tour 2027,” a tour offering the opportunity to take part in the Cebu Marathon, held on Jan. 10, 2027, on the Philippine island of Cebu. Co-planned with NPO法人「襷」, the tour includes exchanges with running clubs and optional sightseeing.
New attraction “Sugar Rush: Sweet Rescue” to open in Tomorrowland at Tokyo Disneyland (R) —Grand opening April 15, 2027 (Thursday)
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株式会社オリエンタルランド announced that the new attraction “Sugar Rush: Sweet Rescue” will make its grand opening in Tomorrowland at Tokyo Disneyland on April 15, 2027.
[Research Findings] Joint research paper featuring serum multi-element analysis conducted by Renatech’s Development and Research Department published in international academic journal Frontiers in Veterinary Science
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A joint research paper on multi-element analysis in serum, conducted by the Development and Research Department of 株式会社レナテック, has been published in the international academic journal Frontiers in Veterinary Science.
Facts
Concentrations of 17 trace elements in blood
300 small and medium-sized enterprises and small businesses taking flight
[An unprecedented project comes to life!] “Sister Punk Union,” an original anthology by 16 leading writers from Japan and Korea, edited by the Japan SF Writers Club and the Korean SF Writers’ Association, goes on sale in both countries today!
Event confirmed! Dec. 10, 2026 (Thu.): “AIO Strategies That Determine Customer Acquisition for Builders 1 Year Later”
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一般社団法人日本優良ビルダー普及協会 (JGBA) will hold a seminar on Dec. 10, 2026, for home builders and renovation companies, focusing on “AIO strategies.” 高谷一起, representative of 株式会社SHO-SAN, will speak about customer acquisition strategies in the age of generative AI.