Enjoy reduced-sodium Chinese cuisine without sacrificing flavor. ロワジールホテル 那覇 to offer “うま藻” course
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株式会社AlgaleX held a preview of a reduced-sodium Chinese cuisine course featuring “うま藻,” an ingredient it developed, at 琉球ダイニング 花風 at Loisir Hotel Naha. The course is scheduled to be offered for a limited time starting Nov. 1, 2026.
株式会社Bull Pulu will launch a collaboration campaign with the TV anime WIND BREAKER at Bull Pulu starting Nov. 12, 2026. Collaboration menu items and merchandise will be sold at 32 stores, and a food truck will also be stationed at Ikebukuro Sunshine City.
Facts
32 Bull Pulu stores
2,200 yen (tax included)
5 characters: Sakura, Nirei, Sugishita, Suo and Kaji
Eyebrow serum “Dr Brow Plus +” tops 1,000 units just 4 months after launch; buyers’ reviews highlight its ease of application
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K2株式会社’s eyebrow serum “Dr Brow Plus +” topped 1,000 units just 4 months after launch. Buyers’ reviews highlighted its ease of application and how easy it is to incorporate into a routine; its ingredients include human stem cell culture fluid and CICA.
“AI社労夢” gets an upgrade: “勤怠取込” payroll support agent and “送信前チェック” procedure support agent released
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株式会社エムケイシステム has released two new features for “AI社労夢,” an AI agent linked to its social insurance and labor consultant business support system “社労夢”: the “勤怠取込” payroll support agent and the “送信前チェック” procedure support agent. It has also opened “ここAI,” a channel for receiving requests for new features and other suggestions, and plans to gradually expand the range of supported tasks following the July 2026 joining and leaving functions.
Delicious and nutritious, just right for me every day: 日食 launches “Cost-Performance Nutrition Campaign”
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日本食品製造合資会社 will run the “Cost-Performance Nutrition Campaign” from Oct. 29 to Nov. 30, 2026, featuring the appeal of oatmeal, recipe introductions, a diagnostic quiz on LINE and an Amazon gift card giveaway.
[First in after-school day services] Tsunagari AI introduces its “Komamorou Certification and Operations Support Pack” at 3 Anela after-school day service centers operated by 株式会社オムニ
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つながりAI株式会社 has introduced its child sexual violence prevention law support package, the “Komamorou Certification and Operations Support Pack,” at 3 Anela after-school day service centers operated by 株式会社オムニ. This is the first time the package has been adopted by this service.
[A “blue jewel box” featuring 72 sapphires and 198 diamonds, with a list price of ¥43.59 million] 陽吉 acquires and stocks パテック フィリップ “Aquanaut Luce High Jewelry” (Ref.5268/461G-001)
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株式会社陽吉グループ has acquired and stocked パテック フィリップ’s “Aquanaut Luce High Jewelry” (Ref.5268/461G-001). The domestic list price is ¥43.59 million, and the exceptionally rare model is set with 72 sapphires and 198 diamonds.
Facts
Domestic list price: ¥43.59 million (tax included)
[A lifestyle shop offering ideas for a beautiful and enriching life in Japan] 2026 Christmas at 私の部屋: “SNOW LIGHTS” — “Snow Light”
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株式会社私の部屋リビング presents its 2026 Christmas theme, “SNOW LIGHTS,” with a key visual by Yuki Hotta and recommended products including luxury snow globes and LED art frames. The feature also includes Marthe’s Christmas-limited soap, information on wreath exhibitions by Aya Ide at each store, and an exhibit of tableware from 九谷安東窯.
Facts
2026
￥12,100
￥11,000
￥6,600
￥7,480
￥7,700
￥2,970
￥1,870
￥3,520
￥1,320
￥1,100
￥1,430
￥1,650
￥1,760
￥2,640
￥1,540
56 locations
2027
55th anniversary
Companies mentioned：株式会社私の部屋リビング、私の部屋、HOLBEIN WATER COLOR、COTMAN、INTERLON、ヘアドレッサ34、サンシー、Marthe、Noël Savon、Bouquet de soleil、九谷安東窯、ga.la、新潟伊勢丹店、豊田店、熊本鶴屋店、ウィング上大岡店、新百合丘エルミロード店、アトレ吉祥寺店、東急百貨店たまプラーザ店、ルクア大阪店
Paris-born lifestyle shop キャトル・セゾン has unveiled its 2026 Noël collection, featuring products themed around Alsace’s Christmas markets. The lineup includes many new items, such as ceramic and resin ornaments, LED lights and felt decorations. The shop also says it is preparing for the 40th anniversary of its arrival in Japan in 2027.
新潟日報生成AI研究所 refreshes its generative AI training programs
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株式会社新潟日報生成AI研究所 has revamped its generative AI training programs for businesses and educational institutions, offering step-by-step support and workshops directly applicable to practical work.
AnyONE to launch new AI option to reduce the burden of entering estimates in early November 2026
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エニワン株式会 announced that it will launch an AI-powered estimate-reading feature in early November 2026 as an option for the estimating function of AnyONE, its cloud system for construction and renovation companies.
Office Navi surpasses 100 cumulative office brokerage deals through its Singapore subsidiary
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オフィスナビ株式会社 announced that its Singapore subsidiary, OFFICE NAVI SINGAPORE PTE. LTD., has surpassed 100 cumulative office brokerage deals since its establishment.
Facts
100 cumulative deals
Since the local subsidiary was established in January 2024
[Inheritance survey] Kobe ranks No. 1 for land parcels held; clear contrast between landowner households in Kansai and urban-style inheritance in Kanto
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A inheritance survey conducted by 税理士法人チェスター found that Kobe ranked No. 1 for average land parcels held, at 3.06, with the Kansai region recording high figures. In Kanto, Kita-Senju ranked high, while Shinjuku and Yokohama were low, highlighting clear regional differences in asset composition.
Minamikawa and Ranmaru Kishitani launch new show! The marriage-hunting documentary “Namarriage” vividly depicts everything from meetings and dating to conflicts and decisions among men and women seeking marriage; streaming begins Nov. 1 (Sun) on the official Naresome YouTube channel
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株式会社ナレソメ will begin streaming the marriage-hunting documentary “Namarriage” on its official YouTube channel on Nov. 1, 2026. The program follows the real-life journeys of 3 men pursuing marriage through the matchmaking agency ナレソメ予備校, and features studio discussions with Minamikawa, Ranmaru Kishitani and Chihiro Katsukura.
Facts
The marriage rate stands at 82.4%※2
Streaming begins at 12 p.m. on Nov. 1, 2026
Bestselling author with more than 500,000 books sold
【Hervé Chapelier（エルベシャプリエ）】Limited-edition “704FN Panther Blanc × Noir × Noir,” featuring a chic black accent on the popular panther print, goes on sale Oct. 30, 2026
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French bag brand “Hervé Chapelier（エルベシャプリエ）” will release the limited-edition “704FN Panther Blanc × Noir × Noir” on its official online store starting Oct. 30, 2026.
Patina Osaka to host “Patina Art Residency 2026” for the first time; resident artist selected
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Patina Hotels & Resorts has selected Los Angeles-based visual artist Dina Ali as the resident artist for “Patina Art Residency 2026.” Ali was announced as the recipient in London on Oct. 19 and will spend up to 30 days at Patina Osaka, creating works that fuse Japanese culture and nature with her own roots.
Facts
Release distributed by カペラホテルグループ on Oct. 21
A selection committee comprising 13 prominent figures active in various fields
A private event held in London on the evening of Oct. 19, 2026 (Sun)
Stay at the hotel for up to 30 days
Named the world's No. 1 hotel
221 thoughtfully designed guest rooms
Companies mentioned：NTT都市開発ホテルマネジメント株式会社、カペラホテルグループ、パティーナ ホテルズ＆リゾーツ、LUX Media Group、テート美術館、カリフォルニア芸術大学、Travel + Leisure
【Exhibitor Report】How do you turn “what exists only in veterans’ heads” into something tangible? This was a key focus at Japan DX & AX Week (Autumn)
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株式会社Stock exhibited its AI knowledge tool “Narekan” at “Japan DX & AX Week (Autumn),” held at Makuhari Messe in October 2026, drawing interest in topics including reducing reliance on individual expertise and improving search accuracy. It also plans to exhibit at the Kansai edition of the event, to be held at Intex Osaka in November 2026.
dotData launches project to build an “AI Sales Support Platform” to advance sales DX at 大東建託
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dotData, Inc. has launched a project for 大東建託株式会社 to build an “AI Sales Support Platform” that uses data to support sales proposals for rental housing construction.
In the age of AI-written code, what should beginners learn? Nagasaki Prefecture and CodeCamp accepting applications through Nov. 20 for 2026 “Nagasaki IT CAMP” participants
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コードキャンプ株式会社 is accepting applications through Nov. 20 for participants in the 2026 “Nagasaki IT CAMP,” part of an IT talent development initiative run by Nagasaki Prefecture. The free program comprises 2 courses—an engineer training course and a DX fundamentals course—and aims to develop AI skills and foundational IT knowledge.
Facts
Capacity: 40 people
Capacity: 30 people
The learning period starts Nov. 29, 2026 (Sun)
Until Wednesday, March 31, 2027
The application deadline is Nov. 20, 2026 (Fri)
Estimated study time: approximately 20 hours per week
Estimated study time: approximately 10 hours per week
Official breaking qualifying event to be held in Kitahiroshima City! “JDSF BREAKING NORTH Block Championship 2026”
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The official qualifying event for the “JDSF BREAKING NORTH Block Championship 2026,” with a place at the 8th All Japan Breaking Championship at stake, will be held in Kitahiroshima City on Nov. 7, Reiwa 8.
Facts
November 7, Reiwa 8
From 11:15 a.m.
Original18時00分
8th
The top 8 participants
Companies mentioned：北広島市役所、BREAKING AMBITIOUS PROJECT、BAP、ES CON FIELD HOKKAIDO、トナリエ北広島、JDSF
InnoJin株式会社 to exhibit at the 80th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Clinical Ophthalmology Society
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University startup InnoJin株式会社 will exhibit at the 80th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Clinical Ophthalmology Society, held from Oct. 29 to 31, 2026, presenting a VR medical device program in development for amblyopia training in children and “Dry Eye Checker,” a smartphone app-based tool to assist with dry eye diagnosis.
Facts
80th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Clinical Ophthalmological Society
The villa-style glamping facility “せとうちアイランドステイズ周防大島” in Suo-Oshima Town, Yamaguchi Prefecture, will allow guests to bring their dogs to all 6 villas starting Nov. 1, 2026. Private dog runs will be added to the 3 villas that were previously excluded, along with pet amenities and optional services.
Oral care brand “SWAG (Swag)” provides products for wellness event focused on food and exercise
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株式会社トリクル’s oral care brand “SWAG” sponsored the “International Sports & Wellness Weekend,” held in Minato, Tokyo, on Sept. 19, 2026, by providing its “Peach Cola Wash” mouthwash.
Godzilla-0.0 | Sunflower to hold special-designed ship stamp campaign, “Godzilla-Class Network Capture Operation”
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株式会社商船三井さんふらわあ will partner with the film “Godzilla-0.0,” opening Nov. 3, 2026, to sell specially designed ship stamps on ferry routes between Kansai and Kyushu.
MUSINSA opens the long-awaited MUSINSA Osaka Pop-Up Store 2026 in the Kansai region; visitor numbers topped a record 22,000 in 5 days!
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MUSINSA, a leading fashion platform in South Korea, is holding the 17-day MUSINSA Osaka Pop-Up Store 2026 at VS. in Umeda, Osaka. The first 5 days drew a record 22,841 visitors, with approximately 3,400 items and 71 brands featured at the large-scale event.
Facts
Recorded a total of 22,841 visitors
More than 7,700 people made purchases during the event
The proportion exceeded 70%
Featuring approximately 3,400 items, the most ever for a Pop-Up Store
株式会社インフィニットループ released Mori Calliope, a VTuber affiliated with ホロライブ, operated by カバー株式会社, on Steam on October 29, 2026, as new DLC for Desktop Mate, a desktop mascot platform compatible with Windows and Mac.
[For manufacturers, Nov. 5] Visualizing workplace turnover and retention challenges! マイリク product information seminar
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株式会社ブレイン・ラボ will hold a マイリク product information seminar for the manufacturing industry on November 5, 2026. Amid labor shortages caused by the declining birthrate and aging population, and challenges such as “training cancellations,” the seminar will introduce methods for preventing employee turnover and supporting retention using LINE and AI.
Facts
Approximately 78% of young employees
Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026
Starting at 13:15
Adopted by more than 1,800 companies
More than 20 years of experience supporting the human resources business
The 10th-anniversary light festival Festa Luce opens at 和歌山マリーナシティ on Saturday, October 31!
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The light festival Festa Luce, sponsored by 和歌山県, opens at 和歌山マリーナシティ on October 31, 2026. To mark its 10th anniversary, the festival will feature participatory illuminations using XR technology, a drone show and more.
Facts
This event marks its 10th anniversary this year
From Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026
Expanded to a record 18 stores
Adult (high school students and older): advance ticket 1,600 yen
株式会社麺食 announced that it revamped its official app on October 29, 2026. The company operates restaurants including 喜多方ラーメン坂内. New features include a new-user signup perk, a points program, a fortune-drawing feature, original photo frames and an official song player.
Facts
100 points
A coupon worth 100 yen
100 yen off
79 locations in Japan
12 locations overseas
2 locations in Japan
1 location in Japan
Companies mentioned：株式会社麺食、喜多方ラーメン坂内、坂内食堂、８８亞細亞、ヴェトナム・アリス、Bar de Ollaria（バル デ オジャリア）、Tokyo Katsu Curry、いろは
[Anniversary campaign] Reuse industry company 株式会社タイムレス highlights November 2026 anniversary locations for 総合買取サロン タイムレス!
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株式会社タイムレス will run an anniversary campaign from November 1 to 30 for 7 stores marking anniversaries in November 2026. Customers will receive gift certificates or promotional items depending on the purchase amount.
Facts
A 1,000-yen gift for purchases of 10,000 yen or more, including tax
A 3,000-yen gift for purchases of 30,000 yen or more, including tax
A gift equivalent to 5,000 yen for purchases of 50,000 yen or more, including tax
Purchase amount of 10,000 yen or more, including tax
Purchase amount of 30,000 yen or more, including tax
Purchases of 50,000 yen or more, including tax
Approximately 350,000 or more items traded annually
和歌山県フライングディスク協会 to hold the Shirahama Beach Ultimate Tournament on Saturday, November 7, 2026
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The 15th Shirahama Beach Ultimate Tournament, hosted by 和歌山県フライングディスク協会 and supported by 和歌山県, will be held at Shirarahama Beach on November 7, 2026. The entry fee is 3,000 yen; beginners and individuals may participate.
ペンタセキュリティ株式会社 has announced a “Cybersecurity Declaration” to address cyber threats accompanying advances in AI technology. The declaration proposes 3 principles—Observability, Cross-Layer Defence and Zero Damage Design—and an approach to controlling AI risks.
Facts
The company operates in 171 countries worldwide
※ This is an abridged translation of a press release issued on October 28, 2026, by Penta Security Inc. (Seoul, South Korea).
Companies mentioned：ペンタセキュリティ株式会社、Penta Security Inc.
Limited-time collaboration between the drama “Wheat, Butter and Revenge” and パンとエスプレッソと! A special menu recreating the world of the story brings “bittersweet” revenge and “sweet” happiness together on one plate!
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株式会社日とと will offer a limited-time collaboration menu, “Espresso French Toast – Bitter&Sweet –,” recreating the world of the drama “Wheat, Butter and Revenge,” at 16 locations in the Kanto and Kansai regions starting October 30.
Facts
Operating 78 locations in Japan and overseas
Broadcast every Wednesday from 11 p.m.
Starting Friday, October 30
At 16 locations in the Kanto and Kansai regions
Price: 1,500 yen (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社日と々と、パンとエスプレッソと、カンテレ、フジテレビ、MIXER、Warner Music Japan、ビクターエンタテインメント、AOI Pro.、メディアプルポ、テレビ西日本
Link-U Group holds employee meeting “LINKING DAY 2026” — Shares growth strategy focused on overseas markets companywide as it enters its “second founding phase”
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Link-Uグループ株式会社 held LINKING DAY 2026, bringing together 185 employees from its 7 group companies. Participants shared a growth strategy focused on overseas markets and plans for AI use, including the announcement of the “Medium-Term Management Plan 2030” and a capital and business alliance with Crunchyroll.
Facts
185 employees from 7 group companies
Sales of ¥8 billion in 2030
Sales of ¥8 billion
Operating profit of ¥1.6 billion
Operating margin of at least 20%
Overseas content sales of ¥20 trillion
Companies mentioned：Link-Uグループ株式会社、Crunchyroll、株式会社Link-U Technologies、株式会社ビューン、株式会社Link-U Products、株式会社Romanz、株式会社コンパス、Comikey Media Inc.、株式会社Studio Moon6
[Kusanagi Station] パーソナルジムReViNa(レビナ) Kusanagi location to open on Sunday, November 1, 2026! Free trial sessions now available!
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株式会社REJUVENATE will open the パーソナルジムReViNa(レビナ) Kusanagi location in Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture, on November 1, 2026. It will be the brand’s 6th location in Shizuoka Prefecture, as it expands toward 150 locations nationwide.
Facts
Nov. 1, 2026
6th location in Shizuoka Prefecture
March 1, 2022
100 locations nationwide
150 locations
August 2026
Original基本は週2回
Original1日わずか60分
You need to run 150 km
To lose 1 kg
Original採用倍率約50倍
Our hiring results for fiscal 2025
90 meals’ worth of daily dietary advice from a dedicated trainer
Original大手パーソナルジムの相場は、1回あたり1万円前後から2万円台
Originalレビナは1回8,222円※
16 major personal training gyms
As of Sept. 2026
Includes 2 years of follow-up support
10-minute walk from Kusanagi Station
Business hours: 9:00–23:00
Enrollment fee: 11,000 yen (including tax)
Spot Reduction Course... ¥39,600 (tax included) per month
Full Change Course... ¥70,400 (tax included) per month
Premium Course... ¥132,000 (tax included) per month
Meal support: 33,000 yen (including tax, first month)
Lite: 2 sessions per month / 16,280 yen (tax included)
Lite: 4 sessions per month / 28,160 yen (tax included)
Light: 8 sessions per month / ¥48,400 (tax included)
Standard: 2 sessions per month / ¥21,780 (tax included)
Standard, 4 sessions per month / ¥38,280 (tax included)
Standard, 8 sessions per month / ¥65,780 (tax included)
⭐︎Taku Takahashi × Ryo’LEFTY’Miyata | Music producers discuss the creativity behind making music and the fun of collaboration
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On the 109th episode of the JFN radio program “MUSIC TOURIST,” ☆Taku Takahashi of m-flo appears as a guest and talks about music production and collaboration.
第一ゼミナール’s New Middle School 1st-Year Student Support Project: “I didn’t know that!” becomes the first step toward new learning.
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第一ゼミナール, operated by 株式会社ウィザス, offers “MISSION QUEST,” a free middle school preparation program for 6th-grade elementary school students. Through quizzes and puzzles covering 5 subjects, it aims to boost students’ motivation to learn in middle school.
Facts
5 subjects: social studies, science, English, Japanese, and mathematics
More than 50 years of experience in entrance exam and academic instruction
No. 1 for 10 consecutive years since Tondabayashi Junior High School opened
New merchandise inspired by the TV anime “Witch Hat Atelier” is here, including Qifrey-inspired fragrance whose scent will be decided by a vote, as well as accessories and apparel packed with the world of the series!
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バナナスピリッツ株式会社 will begin selling merchandise from the TV anime “Witch Hat Atelier” on the EC site “ANIGA-TER” starting October 29, 2026. The lineup includes 8 items, such as fragrance with a scent chosen by vote, hoodies, and necklaces.
“Expelled from Paradise -The Stellar Angel-” story PV released today; gameplay footage revealed for the first time
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東映アニメーション has released the story PV and gameplay footage for the visual novel “Expelled from Paradise -The Stellar Angel-,” scheduled for release on November 26, 2026, and has opened preorders for the Nintendo Switch version. It also announced preorder discounts and campaign details.
Facts
Scheduled for release on Thursday, November 26, 2026
ATENジャパン to exhibit at “Business Match Tohoku 2026” — Supporting business efficiency and labor savings through secure remote operation and centralized monitoring of PCs and servers
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ATENジャパン株式会社 will exhibit at “Business Match Tohoku 2026,” to be held at Yumemesse Miyagi on November 12, 2026, supporting business efficiency and labor savings through IP-KVM solutions, power rebooters, and other products.
Facts
Nov. 12, 2026
1979
More than 1,000
More than 650
Companies mentioned：ATENジャパン株式会社、ATENジャパン、ATEN International Co., Ltd.
株式会社ティ・ツウ・オー has reopened online preorders for a collaboration tote bag featuring ユニファイ and サンリオキャラクターズ’ Kuromi. The bag weighs approximately 130 g, has a generous 15 L capacity, and features an embroidered design and rope handles.
[Esports × recruitment event] Event seating rate tops 30%. “GCEXPO in NAGOYA” holds its 3rd edition, following Sapporo and Okayama
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株式会社Fennel held “GCEXPO in NAGOYA,” a joint company information session for gamer job seekers, in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, on Oct. 4, 2026. A total of 15 companies and 118 people participated, and the event recorded a seating rate of 37.9%.
A series infused with Hiroshi Fujiwara’s love of snowboarding adds a backpack this season. FRAGMENT collection goes on sale Nov. 5 (Thu.)
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Burton will launch a new collection created in collaboration with FRAGMENT, led by Hiroshi Fujiwara, on Nov. 5, 2026. The collection includes a jacket, bib pants, an insulator, fleece, and a backpack.
A tasty, convenient way to get nutrients! The popular sweet potato flavor of “Dieta Pane Plus,” a high-protein, low-carbohydrate nutritional supplement, returns for a limited time and in limited quantities!
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株式会社ダイアナ will launch the sweet potato flavor of “Dieta Pane Plus,” a high-protein, low-carbohydrate nutritional supplement, in limited quantities starting Nov. 5, 2026.
Facts
Original1本あたり142kcal
¥15,120 (tax included)
Net weight: 36 g × 24 bags
Operates approximately 600 salons nationwide
Has provided consulting to more than 970,000 people*
Ferrari magazine Scuderia issue 153 goes on sale Friday, Oct. 30 — Features the latest one-off model CZ26, Monaco Historic Grand Prix, 308GTB, and more
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カルチュア・エンタテインメント will release issue 153 of Ferrari magazine Scuderia on Oct. 30, 2026. The price is ¥3,650 (tax included).
[MEET YOUR ART FESTIVAL 2026 report] Japan’s leading art festival celebrates its 5th anniversary and records its largest-ever attendance!
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“MEET YOUR ART FESTIVAL 2026” was held in Tokyo’s Tennoz area, drawing a record 61,000 visitors to mark its 5th anniversary. The program featured exhibitions by artists and creators from Japan and abroad, an art fair, a market, and live performances.
Facts
2026
4 days
Friday, Oct. 9 to Monday, Oct. 12 (national holiday)
Following Gion and Pontocho, its 3rd location opens in Kyoto’s Shijo-Karasuma: “WHISKY LAB. SHIJO KARASUMA,” an authentic bar for adults, opening Monday, Nov. 16, 2026
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GL Dining, a group company of 株式会社リカーマウンテン, will open “WHISKY LAB. SHIJO KARASUMA,” a whisky bar in Kyoto’s Shijo-Karasuma district, on Nov. 16, 2026, as its 3rd location following Gion and Pontocho.
Facts
Monday, Nov. 16, 2026
3rd store
Companies mentioned：株式会社リカーマウンテン、GLダイニング株式会社、タンクス、有限会社タンクス、合同会社A、串カツ田中、Kinkaku the After Point
Scholarship for nursery-school stays receives first corporate donation from SoldOut, supporting children's growth opportunities and the future of local communities.
Collaboration merchandise featuring the TV anime WIND BREAKER and tapioca drink shop "Bull Pulu" goes on sale Thursday, Nov. 12!
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GK Marketing, a subsidiary of 株式会社極楽湯ホールディングス, will begin selling collaboration merchandise featuring the TV anime WIND BREAKER and tapioca drink shop "Bull Pulu" on Nov. 12, 2026.
Mitsui Norin joins "Event to Shape the Future of Japanese Tea: Japanese Tea to the World and the Future" as a member of 日本茶GI推進委員会, pledging to promote Japanese tea GI.
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As a member of 日本茶GI推進委員会, Mitsui Norin joined the "Event to Shape the Future of Japanese Tea" and pledged to promote Japanese tea GI and enhance its value.
Facts
日本茶GI推進委員会 was established on Aug. 27, 2026.
日本茶GI推進委員会 on October 21
It hopes that “Japanese tea” will become a word understood around the world by 2030
Bringing the value created through travel to society: Comfort Hotel's "Choice Guest Club(TM)," a membership program with more than 1.3 million members, marks its 10th anniversary and will be revamped in January 2027.
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株式会社チョイスホテルズジャパン announced that its official website membership program, "Choice Guest Club(TM)," with more than 1.3 million members, will be revamped in January 2027 to mark its 10th anniversary in October 2026. The new program will strengthen social contribution activities, introduce new membership tiers (BLUE/SILVER/GOLD), and revise benefits including a 5% discount on bookings made through the official website.
Facts
Membership has exceeded 1.3 million.
It will be revamped in January 2027.
It marked its 10th anniversary in October 2026.
Stay for 5% less than the prices listed on online travel booking sites.
Will be expanded to 3 tiers: "BLUE," "SILVER" and "GOLD."
OWNDAYS: Blending comfort and luxury. A slim line combining functional beauty and decorative appeal joins "OWNDAYS | AIR."
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株式会社オンデーズ will launch 4 styles in the new "Slim Line" lineup of "OWNDAYS | AIR" on Oct. 29. The lightweight frames are made with Ultem resin and priced at ¥13,800 (tax included).
Supporting employee development: Building an organization that connects employee initiative with company growth through ongoing training
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セレクションアンドバリエーション株式会社 is supporting employee development at コクヨ山陽四国販売株式会社, helping boost employee initiative and drive organizational growth through a 2021 human resources system reform and ongoing training.
Facts
At the company, in 2021
has supported the transformation of more than 200 companies
"magic press" Holiday Special Collection launches from nail brand "DASHING DIVA"
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Cross Plus Group's ISLINK will launch 3 holiday-season limited-edition collections from the popular "magic press" series under its nail brand "DASHING DIVA" in late October.
Facts
3 types in total
Rolling out from late October
Press-on nails that are ready in 1 second
Selling at a rate of 1 every 10 seconds
Price: ¥1,980 (tax included)
Quantity: 32 sheets per pack
Available at more than 30,000 stores worldwide
Cumulative sales have surpassed 30 million units.
Companies mentioned：クロスプラス株式会社、株式会社アイエスリンク、DASHING DIVA、OLIVE YOUNG
Nov. 2 and 3: City Hall Myodani to host a 35th anniversary appreciation festival with a grand prize drawing and health checks
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株式会社ベルコ Kobe Branch will hold its "35th Anniversary Appreciation Festival" at City Hall Myodani on Nov. 2 and 3, 2026, with activities including a grand prize drawing, health checks, and insurance and funeral service consultations.
Original items arrive to celebrate the release of the first guidebook for Puppet Sunsun!
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株式会社マリモクラフト will launch original items at approximately 600 stores nationwide from Nov. 11, 2026, to mark the release of the first guidebook for Puppet Sunsun. Pop-up corners will be held at select stores, and interactive events will also take place at 195 未来屋書店 locations.
[Tokyo Great Bears] Voice actor Kaito Ishikawa to appear at a home game!
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株式会社グレートベアーズ announced that voice actor Kaito Ishikawa will appear at the Tokyo Great Bears vs. Shinshu Matsumoto Tridents game, to be held at Yoyogi National Gymnasium No. 2 on Nov. 15, 2026.
Facts
Sunday, Nov. 15, 2026
Match starts at 14:05
In June 2022
Established: May 2022
Companies mentioned：株式会社グレートベアーズ、株式会社ネイチャーラボ、ステイラック、大同生命 SV.LEAGUE MEN
[BS-TBS] Fourth installment of the mystery series starring Tsuyoshi Naito confirmed! "Hotelier Todo Katsuo's Case Files: The Hakuba Cortina Resort Murder Case"
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Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2026, at 9 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2026, 9:00–10:54 p.m.
The 1st installment aired in January 2022.
The 2nd installment aired in February 2024.
The 3rd installment aired in January 2026.
Rebroadcast of past episodes over ３ consecutive weeks
What professional skills make people say, "I want to see you again!" A report on the "Hoikushi Bank! Job and Career Fair in Shibuya," featuring ギアン🏰👑💖, るうな🌞🌷, and けんぢ・めい of 超濃厚学園 踊部!
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Creators affiliated with 株式会社SBIスターミュージック・エンタテインメント—ギアン, るうな, and けんぢ・めい of 超濃厚学園踊部—appeared as guests at the "Hoikushi Bank! Job and Career Fair in Shibuya," held at Shibuya Hikarie on Oct. 18, 2026, promoting the appeal of the childcare profession through a talk show and dance performance.
Co-hosted online seminar, "Get Ready for the New Year Sale on Shopify! E-commerce Strategies to Prepare Now to Boost Sales," to be held on Nov. 16, 2026!
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マーケティングアソシエーション株式会社 will host a co-sponsored webinar on EC strategies for New Year sales using Shopify on November 16, 2026.
The Powerpuff Girls appear in a campaign for Mizkan's Fruitis!
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ディスカバリー・ジャパン株式会社 announced that the animated series The Powerpuff Girls will feature in 株式会社Mizkan’s Fruitis campaign. From October 29, 2026, through January 26, 2027, the campaign will include original videos and commercials airing on カートゥーン ネットワーク.
Rich and creamy seafood with an addictive kick of green chili! ビバパエリア introduces 2 new winter paellas: “Creamy Seafood Paella” and “Green Chili and Thick-Cut Bacon Paella”
【EMODA】“LIMITED BOOTS,” featuring special designs available only this season, go on sale in limited quantities starting Friday, November 6.
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Fashion brand “EMODA,” operated by MARK STYLER株式会社, will release “LIMITED BOOTS” in limited quantities starting November 6. The lineup includes 3 styles that make use of materials such as shearling, knit, and faux fur.
First collaboration between home cooking researcher けんた食堂, who has more than 2.1 million YouTube subscribers, and frozen beef bowl toppings
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株式会社吉野家 will launch a collaboration with home cooking researcher けんた食堂, who has more than 2.1 million YouTube subscribers, on October 29, and publish original recipes using its frozen beef bowl toppings.
Facts
From Thursday, October 29
Cumulative shipments have exceeded 500 million servings
Now available: “Inbound Profiler Focus,” offering ongoing insights into inbound tourism trends
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株式会社ナビタイムジャパン launched “Inbound Profiler Focus,” a web analytics service for businesses that analyzes the stays and travel patterns of international visitors to Japan, on October 29, 2026.
Facts
Starting Thursday, October 29, 2026
Up 8.6% year over year for the same period
South Korea was the largest source, at 26.7%
55.5% of visitors to Omotesando also visited Ginza during the period
松竹株式会社 has released “Airport Contraband,” a customs inspection simulation game developed by DRAGO entertainment, on Steam. The game incorporates roguelike elements and lets players choose whether to seize contraband or cooperate with criminal organizations. A 10% launch sale is underway to mark its release.
Facts
Regular price: 2,250 yen (tax included)
Special price: 2,025 yen (tax included)
10% off
Worldwide cumulative sales surpass 2 million copies
Tsuyoshi Domoto, Haru Kuroki, YOU, Hikorohi and others wear HERALBONY. BRUTUS special edition “What’s It Like to Wear HERALBONY?” goes on sale November 2.
“Kindai Mahjong” December 2026 issue goes on sale October 30! Chitose Yoshino, assistant at Mahjong Saikyosen 2026, features on the cover and in the opening photo spread!! The booklet is “Illustrated Guide to Mahjong Chain-Reading Techniques”
Esports team “REJECT”’s Apex Legends division to compete in the “ALGS Year 6 Split 2 Playoffs” world championship in Las Vegas, USA
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The Apex Legends division of esports team “REJECT,” operated by 株式会社REJECT, will compete in the “ALGS Year 6 Split 2 Playoffs” world championship, which begins in Las Vegas on October 29, 2026. The team earned its spot as a representative of APAC North and will compete for a total prize pool of $2 million.
【Co-hosted seminar】In the age of AI search: Rethinking “brand awareness metrics”
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株式会社アスマーク and 株式会社オロパス will hold a co-hosted seminar on “Brand Awareness Metrics in the Age of AI Search” on November 18, 2026. Against the backdrop of changing information-gathering methods as generative AI becomes more widespread, the seminar will explain how to reassess traditional awareness metrics.
“Gyaru Neko,” a cat who admires gyaru fashion, collaborates with サンキューマート for the first time! All items ¥390 (¥429 including tax), scheduled to go on sale in late November
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エルソニック株式会社-operated shop サンキューマート is collaborating with the character “Gyaru Neko” for the first time, selling 15 items for ¥390 (¥429 including tax) each. Advance reservations will begin at the official online shop on October 30, with store sales scheduled to begin sequentially in late November.
A collaboration between the photo booth “cherrit” and idol group “きゅるりんってしてみて” has been announced!
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株式会社セガ フェイブ, part of セガグループ, announced a collaboration between the photo booth “cherrit” and idol group “きゅるりんってしてみて.” A limited-edition machine will appear at K-Arena Yokohama on November 14, 2026, with a nationwide rollout scheduled to begin in December of the same year.
A lottery celebrating the 10th anniversary of the anime “Touken Ranbu: Hanamaru” is here! [Taito Lottery “Touken Ranbu: Hanamaru” 10th Anniversary] On sale sequentially from Friday, October 30!
Bring the world of Sunday Theater’s “VIVANT” to a Christmas cake! A black shortcake and a bonus keychain in 2 randomly selected designs are here
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株式会社Cake.jp will release a black shortcake made with bamboo charcoal powder and inspired by Sunday Theater’s “VIVANT.” Priced at ¥5,500, each cake comes with a randomly selected keychain featuring a design that changes depending on the viewing angle.
The U.S. midterm elections are drawing global attention: approximately 5 hours of live coverage from November 4 (Wed.), including on-the-ground reports from ロイター通信
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株式会社ドワンゴ will livestream the counting of votes in the U.S. midterm elections for approximately 5 hours on November 4, 2026. The program will use on-the-ground footage from ロイター通信, with Tetsuo Jimbo as host and commentator.
Congratulations to 福岡ソフトバンクホークス on becoming Japan’s best! Commemorative kawara senbei rice crackers will be handed out to customers who visit!
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株式会社オープンハウスグループ will celebrate 福岡ソフトバンクホークス’ championship by handing out kawara senbei rice crackers to store visitors in the Kyushu area for 2 weeks starting October 29, 2026. The company will also give uniforms to customers who complete a purchase and hold a social media campaign.
“Dokapon Kingdom Connect 2” set for simultaneous worldwide release! Announced at “Thailand Game Show 2026”! The latest entry in the “Dokapon” series, a friendship-destroying board game with RPG elements!
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Compile Heart, a subsidiary of アイディアファクトリー株式会社, announced that the game “Dokapon Kingdom Connect 2” for Nintendo Switch™ 2／Nintendo Switch™／Steam® will be released simultaneously worldwide in summer 2027.