OrcaRouter's cybersecurity team, OrcaCyber, releases abliterated weights for Xiaomi's “MiMo V2.6 Flash” on “Orca Cyber Tier”
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FlashLabs株式会社's OrcaCyber has released the weights for “OrcaCyber: MiMo V2.6 Flash Abliterated,” a research model based on Xiaomi's “MiMo V2.6 Flash” with less restrictive refusal responses, on “Orca Cyber Tier.”
オルタナバンク to hold “Year-End Grand Appreciation Festival” starting Oct. 30! First installment offers cash gifts based on investment amounts!
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SAMURAI証券株式会社 will hold its “Year-End Grand Appreciation Festival Campaign” starting Oct. 30 on its alternative investment platform, オルタナバンク. It will offer cash gifts of up to 1.5% based on cumulative investment amounts.
Facts
Original累計ファンド申込額837億円
Friday, Oct. 30, 2026
Cash gifts of up to 1.5%
Capital: 99,000,000 yen
Companies mentioned：SAMURAI証券株式会社、オルタナバンク、ALTERNA BANK、SAMURAI CROWD、SAMURAI FUND
10 rookie Soul Reapers created by Tite Kubo revealed for new smartphone game “BLEACH Mirrors High”! Opening animation and theme also unveiled! Service set to launch on Oct. 28!
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株式会社バンダイナムコエンターテインメント has revealed details of its new smartphone game “BLEACH Mirrors High.” The company announced 10 rookie Soul Reapers created by Tite Kubo, an opening animation produced by PIERROT FILMS, the opening theme “CRITICAL” by 水槽 and 山田貴洋, and the addition of 藍染惣右介. Service is scheduled to launch on Oct. 28.
Facts
10 rookie Soul Reapers
The series has surpassed 1億3000万 copies in circulation
More than 410 episodes have been produced across the series
There have also been 4 feature-length theatrical anime films
Companies mentioned：株式会社バンダイナムコエンターテインメント、PIERROT FILMS、ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION、集英社、テレビ東京、dentsu、ぴえろ、Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.、Apple Inc.、Google LLC
Made in YAO OSAKA for the world. ウエダ美粧堂 opens its makeup brush-making floor to visitors at “FactorISM”
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株式会社ウエダ美粧堂 opened its makeup brush-making floor to visitors at “FactorISM,” an event held from Oct. 22 to 25, 2026. The company handles everything from importing and processing raw hair to manufacturing, and promotes its “Made in YAO OSAKA” products worldwide under its own brand, “BISYODO.”
[A treat each day until Christmas] A special box packed with 24 snacks and a secret gift. “Xmas Countdown Calendar 2026” available for a limited time at the Snack Me online store
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株式会社スナックミー will offer “Xmas Countdown Calendar 2026” for a limited time in its online store starting Oct. 27, 2026. It contains 24 snacks and a secret gift and is priced at 6,280 yen (tax included).
Facts
Starting Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Price: 6,280 yen (tax included/shipping not included)
[All episodes free] Mystery “Professor Tempest's Case Files,” a remake of a popular Belgian series, to be available free in its entirety for a limited time on YouTube!
[Okazaki, Aichi] A new botanical craft experience to enjoy local connections and plant aromas! Nature-immersive sauna stay also returns
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ウッドデザインパーク株式会社 will begin accepting reservations on Oct. 26, 2026, for botanical craft experiences using ingredients from local farmers at its facility in Okazaki, Aichi Prefecture. The experiences include soap and bath salts. It will also bring back its weekday-only “Sauna Stay for a Refresh.”
Tracing the ideas behind creating places to belong: “architects magazine” Vol.50 features architect 山﨑 健太郎, who has drawn widespread attention in recent years for “52間の縁側”
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株式会社クリーク・アンド・リバー社 has published Vol.50 of “architects magazine,” featuring architect 山﨑健太郎. The issue also includes discussions with 奥村組 and 愛知淑徳大学, among others.
International Business Partnership Organization and the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Japan to co-host Tashkent Region business seminar
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一般社団法人国際ビジネス連結機構 will co-host the “Uzbekistan-Tashkent Region Business Seminar” with the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Japan on Nov. 12, 2026, at the ambassador's residence in Nakameguro. The governor of Tashkent Region and others will speak, supporting Japanese companies seeking to expand into the region.
Facts
Nov. 12, 2026
Population of approximately 3.4 million
Regional GDP growth rate of 6.5%
10.7% of the country's industrial output
Gold (more than 180,000 tons)
Coal (more than 170 million tons)
Approximately 4,130 hectares
Cumulative GMV (gross merchandise value): 720 million yen
Putting AI agent “skills” to the test through independent oversight. cccskills opens applications for council members; individuals and organizations may apply
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株式会社ウォーカー has begun recruiting council members for cccskills, a skills marketplace for AI agents. Council members will review the marketplace and provide input on its operations independently of its management. Both individuals and organizations may apply, with the aim of promoting the safe circulation of AI skills.
Facts
Of the 3,984 published skills
malicious operations were found in 76
Original現在 10 万件を超えるスキルが掲載されています
Safety assessments have been assigned to 6,668
Of these, 3,865 are rated A
2,647 are rated B
156 are rated C
One person will be appointed as the representative
Original議決は個人・法人とも 1 者 1 票
No more than 1 party from the same corporate group may serve
Corporate council members will make up less than half of the council
Voice acting audition experience event featuring voice actor and Rush Style representative Sho Hayami as a guest to be held on [11/15 (Sun.)]
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アミューズメントメディア総合学院（AMG） will hold a voice acting audition experience event on Nov. 15, 2026, featuring voice actor and Rush Style representative Sho Hayami as a guest.
BoRam to bring a “special 3DAYS” to Tokyo in December! Tour event, fan concert and after-party confirmed!
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BoRam (formerly of T-ARA) will hold a fan event, “BoRam JAPAN SPECIAL EVENT 2026: Knot ~結~,” in Tokyo from Dec. 10 to 12, 2026. The 3-day program will include a tour, concert and after-party.
A new volume in the Travel Book series, “Tempo Point,” set in the fictional city of Tempo Point, has been published through a collaboration between Louis Vuitton and ライアットゲームズ. Editions featuring illustrations by K/DA and a limited analog record will also be available.
[Genspark, the next-generation AI workspace from Silicon Valley] Launches “Media Studio,” a new feature that makes it easy for anyone to create professional-quality videos
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Genspark, an AI workspace from Silicon Valley, has launched “Media Studio,” a new feature that enables users to create professional-quality videos without specialized knowledge. To mark the launch, it is also running a 50% credit-consumption discount campaign for Plus, Pro, Team and Enterprise plans.
[Taking place Oct. 30] Online lecture by a physical therapist who experienced a brain hemorrhage at age 14: “What does it mean to treat the person?”
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Announcement of an online lecture hosted by ワクセル and delivered by Koudai Tsukada, who experienced a brain hemorrhage at age 14 and became a physical therapist. The theme is “What does it mean to treat the person?” He will discuss life after hospital discharge and gratitude from the perspectives of both patients and medical professionals.
Facts
Oct. 30, 2026
From 21:00
Experienced a brain hemorrhage at age 14
June 30, 2014
An operation lasting approximately 10 hours
A period of unconsciousness lasting approximately 1 week
Obtained a national qualification in 2021
A book in February 2026
An e-book in 2025
Moved to Bandai Town, Fukushima Prefecture, in July 2026
Born in 2000
Became independent and established a corporation in 2017
Appointed general producer of ワクセル in January 2021
Nodaki, a machinery and tool trading company founded 119 years ago, refreshes its baseball uniforms at employees’ suggestion. The new logo was written by calligraphy artist Kana Yamauchi.
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Nodaki, a machinery and tool trading company founded 119 years ago, has renewed its baseball uniforms at employees’ suggestion. The new logo was written by calligraphy artist 山内果奈, and the design incorporates both tradition and a playful spirit.
[相差DMO x エザキラボ] Free jointly operated bus “相差海女シャトル” made possible by an accommodation tax and industry-academia collaboration on digital transformation. Tours to observe the rare nationwide “相差 model” will begin in January 2027
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相差DMO in Toba City, Mie Prefecture, and エザキラボ will begin tours in January 2027 to observe the “相差海女シャトル,” a free jointly operated bus service funded by an accommodation tax.
Facts
Began operating in July 2026
Will begin in January 2027
Approximately 40 inns and guesthouses are clustered there
[“The joy of taking part” is the greatest driving force] Fit-Easy supports the fulfillment of athletes who pursue their passion beyond disability! Sponsoring the “32nd The Challenged Golf Tournament”
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フィットイージー株式会社 will sponsor the “32nd The Challenged Golf Tournament,” to be held in Mie Prefecture on Nov. 3, 2026, supporting athletes who enjoy golf beyond disability.
[TAC Bookkeeping Certification Course] Try online lectures and materials for levels 3 to 1 free in just 10 seconds!
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TAC株式会社 is running a campaign offering free trial access to online lectures and materials for its bookkeeping certification courses at levels 3–1. It will also hold online seminars for levels 3 and 2 of the Nissho Bookkeeping Test.
[Hokkaido’s Starry-Sky Town, 芦別市] Hear residents’ candid thoughts on moving here! Local revitalization program members and city staff to speak and host a consultation booth at the Hokkaido Relocation and Exchange Fair 2026 Tokyo on Oct. 31 (Sat.)
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Hokkaido’s 芦別市 will exhibit at the Hokkaido Relocation and Exchange Fair 2026 Tokyo, to be held at Tokyo Kotsu Kaikan on October 31, 2026, where city staff and local revitalization program members will offer consultations at a booth.
Which side are you on? A heated battle between red bean paste and butter is unfolding in the depachika at 大丸福岡天神店!
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大丸福岡天神店 is running a voting campaign for red bean paste and butter. Customers who spend at least 1,620 yen including tax will receive a receipt coupon. Those who enter their app membership number and vote will be entered in a drawing to win a 1,000-yen app coupon; 20 winners will be selected.
Spielwarenmesse, where the world’s toys come together
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Details of the 76th Spielwarenmesse, the world’s largest toy fair, to be held in Nuremberg, Germany, in February 2027, and the start date for visitor ticket sales, November 4, 2026.
Facts
Visitor tickets go on sale starting November 4, 2026 (Wed.)
Original会期は2027年2月2日（火）から6日（土）まで
It has been held in Nuremberg, a city in southern Germany, for more than 75 years.
First nationwide: Toward level 3.5 water public-private partnership with integrated renewal of water and sewer systems／水みらい小諸 signs basic agreement with Komoro City
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水みらい小諸, a public-private joint venture backed by 水ingAM株式会社, signed a basic agreement with Komoro City on October 27, 2026, on a level 3.5 public-private partnership involving integrated renewal of water and sewer systems. The project will run for 10 years from April 2027, with a total value of approximately 21.5 billion yen.
Facts
Oct. 27, 2026
April 1, 2027
March 31, 2037
Total: 21,500,061,000 yen
Water supply: 12,201,312,000 yen
Sewerage: 8,273,939,000 yen
Agricultural community wastewater: 1,024,810,000 yen
Portable water purification equipment with a capacity of 100 tons per day
[みらいえ Property Management Feature Update] Now supports new SUUMO property-for-sale products in the Tokai region
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DataBee株式会社 announced that its real estate DX platform みらいえ now supports 5 new SUUMO property-for-sale products for the Tokai region. The new products can now be selected from the listing management screen, helping streamline property registration.
Facts
5 products
More than 40 portals
Deployed at more than 300 companies
More than 4,000 stores
Posting success rate of 99.99%
Property data entry work reduced by about 70%
Companies mentioned：DataBee株式会社、SUUMO、LIFULL HOME'S、at home
Enjoy the region’s appeal through cosplay! Many visitors from outside the prefecture attend acosta!@Daigo Town, Ibaraki Prefecture, aimed at revitalizing the mountainous area of northern Ibaraki
Students’ passions and companies’ expertise create an experience that explores how we live. 立命館珈琲研究会RCS × タカショー × アートリフォーム | Industry-academia collaboration report
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An industry-academia collaboration involving 立命館大学珈琲研究会RCS, 株式会社タカショー, and 株式会社アートリフォーム was held on October 17, 2026. The event featured hands-on workshops and consultations connecting coffee with living spaces.
Facts
Overall cafe satisfaction: 100%
7 valid responses
Overall workshop satisfaction: 100%
6 valid responses
63 cups of drip coffee sold
4 groups participated in the coffee tasting workshop
11 groups attended the renovation consultation
11 drip coffee bags sold
Satisfaction with the service time was 85.7%
We have received the award as the top company in western Japan for 15 consecutive years.
The group’s sales have reached at least 10 billion yen.
A bold new approach from University of Tokyo Professor Emeritus Naoki Yahagi! The Art of Bringing Things to a Close: Prayers to Set People and Places in Order, on sale October 27, 2026
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株式会社ワニブックス will publish The Art of Bringing Things to a Close: Prayers to Set People and Places in Order, written by University of Tokyo Professor Emeritus Naoki Yahagi, on October 27, 2026.
株式会社セブン‐イレブン・ジャパン will launch a refreshed version of its rich milk kanten dessert on November 3. Made with Hokkaido milk, it features a mellow richness and a soft, smooth texture. The price is 250 yen (270 yen including tax).
[For game creators] Design the overall visuals of a game to create its distinctive identity! Free seminar on Nov. 12 (Thu.): Visual Design That Creates a Game’s Identity
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株式会社クリーク・アンド・リバー社 will hold a free online seminar for game creators on November 12 titled Visual Design That Creates a Game’s Identity. The instructor, Matthew Moss, will explain how to use visual language to create consistency across a game’s world, UI, and characters.
mi-mollet STORE, operated by 株式会社講談社, has launched the COUTURE D’ADAM “365” Jacket, its first collaboration with クチュール・ド・アダム. The jacket is made with “365” wool fabric from Italian heritage textile maker ロロ・ピアーナ. The price is ¥112,000 (including tax).
株式会社yutori’s 片石貴展 to Hold a “New Employee Open Final Interview (Job Offer)”! 岩谷翔吾 to Appear as a Guest at a Live Recording of the TOKYO MX PODCAST Program Featuring 鈴木おさむ × 陣 of THE RAMPAGE! Second Round of Details Revealed
ORICO Announces Thunderbolt 4-Certified 12-in-1 Docking Station—Powerful Support for Professional Workflows with Single 8K / Dual 4K Output, Ultra-Fast 40Gbps Transfer, 85W Power Delivery, and Daisy-Chain Support
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ORICO announced a Thunderbolt 4-certified 12-in-1 docking station. It supports single 8K / dual 4K output, 40Gbps transfer, and 85W power delivery, and is now available for professionals.
First-Ever in Tokyo! “シャボン玉石けん Our SHABON Room” Pop-Up Shop: Experience Simple Skincare from an Additive-Free Soap Brand That Carefully Selects What Your Skin Needs
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シャボン玉石けん株式会社 will hold its first Tokyo pop-up shop for the “Our SHABON” brand at 吉祥寺PARCO from November 21 to 29, 2026.
Ragate株式会社 Adds Debt Payment Feature “MOCHIRO DEBT” to All-in-One Business System “MOCHIRO”
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Ragate株式会社 added the debt payment feature “MOCHIRO DEBT” to “MOCHIRO,” its all-in-one business system for small and medium-sized businesses and startups, and launched the feature on October 26, 2026.
OrcaRouter Launches “Orca Connect,” a New Feature That Turns Local GPUs into Secure, Shared AI APIs
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FlashLabs株式会社 has launched “Orca Connect,” a new feature for the AI inference gateway “OrcaRouter,” developed by the U.S.-based Continuum AI. The feature allows AI models running on local GPUs to be made available as secure, shared APIs without opening ports or configuring complex networks.
[Projected annual yield of 16% / approximately 5-month term] Applications Open October 29 (Thu) for “Osaka City Kita Ward Nakatsu House Fund,” About 6 Minutes on Foot from Hankyu Nakatsu Station
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ZOLOME株式会社 has opened applications for a crowdfunding fund investing in a detached house near Hankyu Nakatsu Station. The projected annual yield is 16%, with an investment period of approximately 5 months, and applications open on October 29, 2026.
[Architecture MasterPrize 2026] “三田ガーデンヒルズ センターヒル” Wins in the “Residential Landscape” Category
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“三田ガーデンヒルズ センターヒル,” for which 株式会社ホシノアーキテクツ served as master design architect, won in the “Residential Landscape” category at the international Architecture MasterPrize 2026. This marks the company’s 3rd consecutive year winning the award.
Special Tasting Seminar Set for December 25! Compare 7 Rare Bottles
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株式会社ウイスキー文化研究所 will hold its “Year-End Special Tasting Seminar” on December 25, 2026. The fee is 15,000 yen, and capacity is 30 people. Participants will compare 7 rare whiskies.
Dr. リンダ・S・バーンバウム and Professor エドワード・バービエイ look to the next generation to lead international cooperation, building on Japan’s technology and its wisdom and history of living in harmony with nature
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公益財団法人旭硝子財団 held a press conference on October 27 with Dr. リンダ・S・バーンバウム and Professor エドワード・バービエイ, the 2026 Blue Planet Prize laureates. They spoke about their research on risk assessment of environmental chemicals and the development of indicators for natural capital.
World Deaf Baseball Tournament Sponsors the ID Women’s Soccer Techno Associe Cup, Supporting Sports for People with Disabilities
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株式会社テクノアソシエ sponsored the World Deaf Baseball Championship (WDBC) and the ID Women's Soccer Techno Associe Cup to help promote sports for people with disabilities. Employees volunteered at the ID Women's Soccer Tournament held on Oct. 24, which featured a talk by amputee violinist 伊藤真波 and a para-sports experience event.
Facts
15 of our employees also took part
There were 9 experience booths in all
5 countries and regions took part: Japan, the United States, Mexico, Taiwan and Hong Kong
[Handball] Change to the roster for the Japan men's national team “彗星JAPAN” for its 1st overseas tour
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It was announced that player 櫻井睦哉 would not take part in the Japan men's national team's 1st overseas tour to Tunisia due to poor physical condition, and no replacement would be called up.
First bouts announced for “K-1 WORLD MAX 2026” on Tue., 12.29! 永澤サムエル聖光 vs. 皇治 confirmed, along with 里見柚己 vs. 朝久裕貴
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K-1実行委員会 announced the first bouts for “K-1 WORLD MAX 2026,” to be held at Yokohama BUNTAI on Dec. 29. A lightweight title bout between 永澤サムエル聖光 and 皇治, as well as a fight between 里見柚己 and 朝久裕貴, has been confirmed.
“Touhou Project Hakurei Shrine Autumn Festival 2026 — Celebrating the 30th Anniversary and the Release of Touhou Koumakyou: New Classic” runs 10/30 (Fri.)–11/12 (Thu.)! Merchandise and special offers announced!
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The “Hakurei Shrine Autumn Festival 2026,” a collaboration event for “Touhou Project,” will be held at アトレ秋葉原 and other locations, with merchandise sales and related campaigns.
Facts
Celebrating the 30th anniversary milestone
Friday, Oct. 30, 2026
Sunday, Nov. 15
10:00～21:00
Original20:00閉店
2,530 yen each (tax included)
880 yen each (tax included)
3,300 yen (tax included)
1,980 yen (including tax)
For every ¥2,200 (tax included) spent on merchandise
Shiina Ringo's nationwide tour live video release, “椎名林檎 党大会 令和八年列島巡回,” on Blu-ray/DVD on Wed., Oct. 28!
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Universal Music announced that Shiina Ringo's live video release, “椎名林檎 党大会 令和八年列島巡回,” will be released on Blu-ray/DVD on Oct. 28. She is also scheduled to hold her new “煩悩菩提” tour at 7 venues nationwide starting Oct. 30.
Facts
On sale Wednesday, Oct. 28
The “Tou Taikai” title returns for the first time in 13 years
An “archipelago tour” spanning 8 venues and 18 performances
Friday, May 1: Tokyo Sumida Triphony Hall performance
A “煩悩菩提” tour is scheduled for 11 performances at 7 venues nationwide
This is the 4th time the event has been held.
On sale Wednesday, October 28, 2026
BD: UPXH-29088 \¥7,700 (tax included)
DVD: UPBH-29111 \¥6,600 (tax included)
BD: UPXH-20167 \¥6,050 (tax included)
DVD: UPBH-20376 \¥4,950 (tax included)
Available to watch through Oct. 27, 2029
Ticket price: ¥12,500 (tax included)
General ticket sales begin: Sun., Oct. 4, 2026
Companies mentioned：ユニバーサル ミュージック合同会社、UNIVERSAL MUSIC LLC.、EMI Records、UNIVERSAL MUSIC JAPAN
株式会社コシダカ will launch a collaboration campaign with “Chronova,” a 2.5D idol group affiliated with 株式会社VOISING, on Nov. 5, 2026. The campaign will offer exclusive merchandise and drinks, as well as a singing campaign, at 725 Karaoke Manekineko locations nationwide. A 3D meet-and-greet experience using Sony's XR technology will be given away by lottery.
Korean cosmetics brand “Heart Percent（ハートパーセント）” to hold a limited-time pop-up at 渋谷ロフト from Friday, Nov. 6!
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株式会社月架世交易, the authorized Japanese distributor of Korean cosmetics brand “Heart Percent,” will hold a limited-time pop-up at 渋谷ロフト from Nov. 6 through 19, 2026. The event will feature a set used by BOYNEXTDOOR, イニミニ collaboration products, exclusive gifts and social media campaigns.
ファディー survey: About 70% of women in their 40s who attend a women-only fitness studio at least 2 times a week saw their body fat percentage fall over 1 year
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株式会社FURDI announced that a survey of 2,288 members of the women-only fitness studio “ファディー” found that about 70% (69.3%) of women in their 40s who attend at least 2 times a week lowered their body fat percentage over 1 year.
At least 490,000 people received dental home-visit care at home or in facilities in fiscal 2024. 湯口晃弘, director of Sapporo dental clinic ユアーズデンタルクリニック, analyzed the scale of home dental care based on claims data.
[Get 23,654 yen] Compact, high-resolution 8.8-inch tablet “T60Mini” on sale for a limited time at 23,654 yen! Special sale runs through November 2
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TECLAST is holding a special sale on the “T60Mini,” an 8.8-inch tablet equipped with Android 17, cutting its price for a limited time from the regular 37,900 yen to 23,654 yen. The sale ends November 2, 2026.
Facts
23,654 yen
¥37,900
8.8 inches
Nov. 2, 2026
1999
More than 一億
Companies mentioned：GUANGZHOU SHANGKE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (HK) LIMITED、TECLAST、商科グループ、Google、Unisoc、Amazon.co.jp、Facebook、Twitter、Youtube
TANKA makes its first appearance at “Japan IT Week【Autumn】2026,” showcasing AI agents that help teams get work done and releasing the “White Paper on the Actual State of Generative AI Use by Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises”
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TANKA, Inc. made its first appearance at “Japan IT Week【Autumn】2026,” held in October 2026, where it introduced “TANKA,” an AI agent for teams. It also released the “White Paper on the Actual State of Generative AI Use by Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises,” summarizing the results of a survey of 500 people at small and medium-sized enterprises in Japan.
Facts
500 management, executive and employee respondents in total
A new high-end model of the XPPen drawing tablet is here!!
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On October 27, 2026, XPPen will launch the “Magic Pro 13,” a high-end standalone drawing tablet. It features a 12.95-inch 3K, 120Hz display, a MediaTek Dimensity 8300 SoC and a battery-free stylus, and is priced at 169,800 yen (tax included).
ソーウインド ジャパン株式会社 sells the “Laureato Fifty Three Gold Bridge” by ジラール・ペルゴ and has announced a new model featuring rose gold ahead of the 160th anniversary of the Three Bridges in 2027.
【千咲ちな photobook 『海街ロマンス』 released Oct. 26 (Monday)】The 1st photobook by a high-spec sexy actress with a tall 170 cm frame and G-cup breasts is on sale!
『アイドリッシュセブン』 collaboration cafe’s 9th installment, “DREAMY ICE CREAMERY,” opens Nov. 2! Original merchandise featuring new visuals will be sold, along with a Gratte collaboration
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株式会社アニメイト announced that the 9th 『アイドリッシュセブン』 collaboration cafe, “DREAMY ICE CREAMERY,” will open on Nov. 2, 2026. Merchandise featuring new visuals, a collaboration with Gratte, and birthday drink and bromide campaigns will also be held.
Facts
1,400 yen (tax included)
800 yen (tax included)
550 yen (tax included)
2,000 yen (tax included)
7 million downloads to date
Box office revenue: approximately ¥3.3 billion
Attendance: approximately 1.84 million
Companies mentioned：株式会社アニメイト、Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.、Bandai Namco Music Live Inc.
On Oct. 27, 2026, LINEヤフー held the corporate event “LINEヤフー BIZ Conference 2026” and announced a new platform, “LINEヤフー Business OS,” to support customer experience (CX) and business experience (BX). The event introduced the launch timing and outlines of new AI-powered customer service and business support features, including “LINE公式アカウント AIモード,” “チャット誘導広告,” “Agent i Biz,” and “ビジネスマネージャー 商品管理.”
Facts
Oct. 27, 2026
Nov. 2026
Dec. 2026
Companies mentioned：LINEヤフー株式会社、LINEヤフー、Yahoo! JAPAN
Data updates for the October 2026 edition have been completed.
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株式会社ナビット updated its data for the October 2026 edition and announced the numbers of additions, deletions and changes, the top 5 industries by new openings and closures, and changes in the number of corporate number search attribute fields.
Facts
Added data: 6,917 items
Deleted data: 21,773 items
Changed data: 9,221 items
No. 1: Construction and contracting・・・・221 items
No. 2: Welfare-related facilities・・・・214 items
No. 3: Pharmacies and drugstores・・・・134 items
No. 4: Medical institutions・・・・123 items
No. 5: Cooperatives and organizations・・・・99 items
No. 1: Construction and contracting・・・・1,978 cases
No. 2: Retail-related・・・・1,048 cases
No. 3: Food products and luxury goods・・・・851 cases
No. 4: Pharmacies and drugstores・・・・731 cases
No. 5: Barber and beauty services・・・・723 cases
Corporate number: 987 cases added
FAX number: 791 cases added
Capital size: 372 cases added
Sales size: 314 cases added
Branch offices and branches, chain stores: 875 cases added
Factories: 15 cases added
Corporate number: 3,819 cases removed
FAX number: 1,078 cases removed
Capital size: 453 cases removed
Sales size: 371 cases removed
Branch offices and branches, chain stores: 2,443 cases removed
The 中央市ふるさとまつり実行委員会 will hold the “11th 中央市 Hometown Festival” on November 3, 令和8年. The program will feature live performances by 山本高広 and 伸太郎, a children’s mikoshi procession and costume parade, and sales of local specialty products.
Supporting Midosuji Illumination 2026 again this year! A message selected through an internal call for submissions will be displayed!
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京阪神ビルディング株式会社 will donate to Midosuji Illumination 2026, which begins on November 3, 2026, and display a message selected through an internal call for submissions on the Supporters’ Tree. The company is also showcasing lighting at buildings it owns, including the Yodoyabashi Building and Kawaramachi Building, and introducing their historical highlights.
Facts
Midosuji Illumination 2026
Now in its 18th year
over 54 days, from November 2 to December 25, 2026
November 3 (Tuesday, public holiday) to December 31 (Thursday), 2026 — 59 days
the approximately 4-kilometer stretch from the Hanshin-mae intersection to the Namba Nishiguchi intersection
In 1948, inspired by the desire to revive entertainment
Next-generation beauty students compete in K-Beauty artistry at the GLOBAL K-ZONE special program “K-BEAUTY MAKEUP SHOW”
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On October 23, the Korean Cultural Center in Japan held “K-BEAUTY MAKEUP SHOW” as a special program of “GLOBAL K-ZONE.” Students from 資生堂美容技術専門学校, 東京総合美容専門学校 and 織田ファッション専門学校 took part and competed in makeup artistry.
【Research collaboration by FIDA JAPAN】Ongoing participation in hip-hop dance linked to maintenance of cognitive and walking abilities in older adults
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Research conducted jointly by 一般社団法人日本国際ダンス連盟FIDA JAPAN and 東京大学先端科学技術研究センター found that continued participation in hip-hop dance is associated with maintaining cognitive and walking abilities in older adults.
Facts
“FIDA GOLD CUP,” a dance competition for people aged 65 and older
Participants were followed for up to 3 years at 3 time points
102 older adults
Average age: 74.2
93% women
had declined significantly (p = 0.020)
Currently, 41 teams across 21 prefectures and metropolitan areas are active
【Performance × Design】Custom-home brand “DUAL HOME” revamps its product lineup. Optimized product specifications deliver a new offering with an even better balance of construction quality and design
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DUAL HOME, a custom-home brand originating in Hokkaido and operated by 株式会社アーキテックプランニング, optimized its product specifications to address rising material costs and reflect market trends, introducing new prices from August 1, 2026. The changes include bringing the actual prices of major equipment into line with market rates, adding LIXIL products and revising standard construction prices. The company is distributing a new catalog and recruiting franchise members.
A reading play × live show that peeks into an idol group’s dressing room “60 minutes before showtime”! Report arrives from the October 24 (Saturday), 12:00 performance of “THE BACKSTAGE - 60 Minutes Before the Idol Festival Begins -”!
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The reading play × live show “THE BACKSTAGE - 60 Minutes Before the Idol Festival Begins -” opened on October 23, 2026, at the Science Hall of the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation. A report has arrived from the October 24, 12:00 performance. Set in the dressing room of the 5-member idol group “PRiSMATiC,” the situational comedy depicts the group’s anxiety over the absence of its center.
“カラオケBanBan” × “東京グレートベアーズ” collaboration campaign launches! Featuring collaboration drinks and exclusive collaboration rooms! A match-viewing event will also be held at VSING Shibuya!
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カラオケBanBan, operated by 株式会社シン・コーポレーション, will run a collaboration campaign with the men’s professional volleyball team 東京グレートベアーズ from November 13, 2026, to January 14, 2027. The campaign will include collaboration drinks and exclusive collaboration rooms, as well as a match-viewing event at VSING Shibuya.
“ChronoVa” × “カラオケまねきねこ” collaboration launches, with a chance to win an in-person 3D meet-and-greet experience!
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株式会社PANDORA, through a production committee it established jointly with ソニー株式会社, is launching a collaboration campaign between the 2.5D idol group “ChronoVa” and カラオケまねきねこ. A 3D meet-and-greet experience using XR technology will be given to 100 winners selected by lottery.
[HR evaluations for manufacturing engineers] Dissatisfaction with evaluations has prompted 87.0% to consider changing jobs, while more than 40% are in a state of “quiet quitting.” What is the biggest factor?
“Guardians of the Lighthouse” featured on “聖地巡礼ナビ”! A “pilgrimage rally” visiting lighthouses across Japan begins
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“Guardians of the Lighthouse,” a lighthouse personification project by 株式会社ワールドエッグス, will appear on the 聖地巡礼ナビ app starting October 27, 2026. The project is launching a “pilgrimage rally” in which participants collect digital stamps by visiting and checking in at lighthouses across Japan. A limited-time campaign will also be held in November.
Facts
Starting October 27, 2026
More than 1,100 anime locations nationwide
63 lighthouses that have been inhabited by guardians to date
Those who visit 3, 6, or 9 sacred sites in the app
The first achievement certificate design is scheduled to be available through the end of March 2027
[For marketing leaders] How will marketers’ roles change in the age of AI? Salesforce’s Takashi Shimada to speak in an online session on November 10
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TOYNOVA株式会社 will stream “MARKETING NOVA SUMMIT 2026 Autumn” online on November 10, 2026, featuring a session by Takashi Shimada of Salesforce on how the role of marketers is changing in the age of AI.
テレビ東京 and Plott launch new short anime “Mecha Samurai”
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株式会社Plott has begun production of “Mecha Samurai,” a new short anime developed in collaboration with テレビ東京, with character designs by Hiroyuki Takei. A pre-season will be streamed on social media starting in November 2026, with the main series scheduled for release in spring 2027.
ケイトステージラッシュ本厚木店 begins offering 2 types of pre-eyelash-perm care
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Starting October 1, 2026, ケイトステージラッシュ本厚木店 will offer 2 optional treatments before an eyelash perm: “Longer-Lasting Perm Plus Care” and “Eye Care Shampoo.” Each costs 550 yen (tax included).
[入間航空祭] Get a special parking pass through hometown tax donations! Application deadline extended to November 1 due to popular demand!
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入間市 offers special parking passes for the 入間航空祭, held at 航空自衛隊入間基地, as hometown tax donation gifts. Due to applications exceeding expectations, applications for some school districts have closed; the application period for the 2 locations of 豊岡小学校 and 旧入間市市民会館 has been extended through November 1 (Sunday).
HANA to release new song “Slidin” on October 29 (Thursday), its first in 7 months. The R&B track captures a “free mindset bound by no one.” Cover art drawn by MAHINA also unveiled
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The 7-member girl group HANA announced that it will release its new song “Slidin” on October 29, 2026. The release comes about 7 months after its previous one and is an R&B track produced by Chanmina and others. Cover art drawn by member MAHINA was also unveiled.
Official PHOTO BOOK for “Real Peace’s TV Invasion Operation Season1 ~Talk Show Preparation Program~” set for release on December 3 (Thursday)! Includes member voice bonus! Preorders open today on the ワニブックス online store
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The official PHOTO BOOK for “Real Peace’s TV Invasion Operation Season1,” a regular program that aired on TOKYO MX from January to March 2026, will be released by ワニブックス on December 3, 2026. It includes photos taken by the members and handwritten comments, and preorders opened today on the online store.
Facts
It has been decided that the book will be released by ワニブックス on December 3, 2026 (Thursday)
A total of 10 episodes aired
The close friendship among the 5 members of Real Peace
Top vocal group “Element Sicks” × “ROUND1” collaboration campaign announced! Nationwide event begins November 11 (Wednesday)
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株式会社サイバーエージェント will hold a nationwide collaboration campaign between “Element Sicks” and “ROUND1” starting November 11, 2026. Original merchandise and menu items, limited-edition bonus items, and more will be available.
[Handball] Results of 2 friendly matches between the Japan women’s national team, “O.R.I.H.I.M.E. Japan,” and Spain (Game 1: 23-34; Game 2: 26-30)
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公益財団法人日本ハンドボール協会 announced the results of 2 friendly matches between the Japan women’s national team, “O.R.I.H.I.M.E. Japan,” and Spain. Japan lost 23-34 in Game 1 and 26-30 in Game 2.
Facts
Second overseas tour of fiscal 2026
Thursday, October 22
Saturday, October 24
Yuki Yoshitome scored a team-high 7 goals
Ai Nakao scored a team-high 6 goals
Natsuki Aizawa and Yuki Yoshitome each scored 4 goals
Companies mentioned：公益財団法人日本ハンドボール協会、三重バイオレットアイリス、三陟市庁、CSM Slatina、Thüringer HC、CS Gloria 2018 Bistrița-Năsăud、Frisch Auf Göppingen、香川銀行GiraSol kagawa、プレステージ・インターナショナル アランマーレ富山、ハニービー石川、大阪体育大学・ブルーサクヤ鹿児島、Balonmano Bera Bera
For those frustrated by beanbag chairs that are “impossible to get up from once you sit down.” The “Marshmallow Bead Cushion,” made with approximately 1mm beads that don’t sink too deeply and allow you to get up smoothly, goes on sale Oct. 27 [GOKUMIN]
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GOKUMIN, the bedding brand of 株式会社KURUKURU, will launch the “Marshmallow Bead Cushion,” made with ultra-small beads approximately 1mm in diameter and a firmness that prevents users from sinking too deeply, on Oct. 27, 2026. It comes with a water-repellent cover and will also be sold on Amazon and Yahoo! Shopping.
Facts
Approximately 1mm in diameter
On sale from Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Weighs approximately 3.3kg, including the cover
Marshmallow Bead Cushion (cushion + 1 dedicated cover): 14,198 yen
Marshmallow Bead Cushion with ２ covers (cushion + 2 dedicated covers): 18,198 yen
Marshmallow Bead Cushion cover only (cushion not included): 4,698 yen
Over 2.5 billion video views! Official PHOTO BOOK for 5-member YouTuber idol group Real Piece’s first show under their own name, “Real Piece’s TV Landing Operation Season1 ~Talk Show Preparation Program~,” set for release!!
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株式会社ワニブックス announced that it will release an official PHOTO BOOK for the first show under the name of YouTuber idol group Real Piece, “Real Piece’s TV Landing Operation Season1 ~Talk Show Preparation Program~,” on Dec. 3, 2026.
“FUKUOKA MUSIC FES.2027” announces its third wave of LIVE ACTs and performance dates!
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福岡ソフトバンクホークス株式会社 announced 6 artists in the third wave of performers for the music festival “FUKUOKA MUSIC FES.2027” and its dates, Jan. 30 and 31, 2027.
[おうちにプロ] Survey on the decline of year-end deep cleaning
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Results of a survey by おうちにプロ on the decline of year-end deep cleaning. The most common response was that people “only clean the areas they’re concerned about each year,” while just 10% clean their entire home. Common reasons for stopping included the physical strain and cold weather. The most frequently cited area people wanted to hire a professional to clean was the inside of air conditioners, and the most common desired price range was 5,000 yen to 20,000 yen.
Orders open for “Dekapunikore! Acrylic Figure,” “Punikore! Acrylic Figure” and thick acrylic stands from the TV anime A Certain Scientific Railgun T!
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株式会社アズメーカー has begun accepting orders for new products related to the TV anime A Certain Scientific Railgun T: “Dekapunikore! Acrylic Figure,” “Punikore! Acrylic Figure” and “Thick Acrylic Stand,” through the online store きゃらON！.
Orders open for a 2-piece hologram button badge set, a 2-piece metallic button badge set and thumbnail glitter sticker set from the TV anime “Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha EXCEEDS Gun Blaze Vengeance”!
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株式会社アズメーカー has begun accepting orders through the online store きゃらON！ for new products from the TV anime “Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha EXCEEDS Gun Blaze Vengeance”: a 2-piece hologram button badge set, a 2-piece metallic button badge set and a thumbnail glitter sticker set.
Orders open for a 2-piece hologram button badge set and thumbnail glitter sticker set from the TV anime レッツゴー怪奇組!
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株式会社アズメーカー has begun accepting orders through the online store きゃらON！ for new products from the TV anime レッツゴー怪奇組: a 2-piece hologram button badge set and a thumbnail glitter sticker set.
Orders open for acrylic character stands from the TV anime 描くなるうえは!
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株式会社アズメーカー has begun accepting orders through the online store きゃらON！ for an acrylic character stand (宮本仁衣奈) from the TV anime 描くなるうえは. The price is 1,980 yen (tax included).
Actor Masahiro Higashide appears in FILSON’s 2026 FALL & WINTER visuals. Under the title “By the forest.” the visuals and movie reveal FILSON’s world through an intimate look at life in the mountains.
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FILSON has released its 2026 fall/winter visuals featuring actor Masahiro Higashide. Through Higashide’s life in the mountains, the visuals express FILSON’s philosophy of pursuing durability and practicality, and sales of a Japan-exclusive collection will begin.
IDOL BATTLE ALIVE 2026 × UP-T original T-shirts now on sale!
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“IDOL BATTLE ALIVE 2026” has partnered with original merchandise production service UP-T to launch original T-shirts. The products will be offered for multiple idol groups, including SKE48.
[SNEAKER LAB] To exhibit at “Carnival Shonan 2026,” the largest ethical event in the Shonan area, on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026 (national holiday)!
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Sneaker care brand SNEAKER LAB will exhibit at the event “Carnival Shonan 2026,” to be held at Kanagawa Prefectural Shonan Kaigan Park on Nov. 3, 2026. It will offer a one-shoe cleansing experience exclusively for yoga participants, as well as workshops for the general public.